KR20240003634A - Shoes care device and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A shoe care machine that treats shoes by circulating air currents and a method of controlling the same are provided. A shoe care machine according to an aspect of the present invention includes an inner cabinet having an accommodating space for accommodating shoes, a connection passage forming a flow path through which air in the accommodating space is introduced and then discharged back into the accommodating space; a blower disposed in the connection passage to blow air; A dehumidifying unit disposed in the connection passage to dehumidify the air; a heating unit disposed in the connection passage to heat air; a regeneration flow path through which air heated by the heating unit moves and branching from the connecting flow path; and a control unit that controls to selectively perform a drying process in which air moves along the connection passage and is dehumidified to dry the accommodation space, and a regeneration process in which air moves along the regeneration passage and is heated to regenerate the dehumidifying unit; and a control panel through which an operation signal can be input by a user, wherein the control unit controls the regeneration process and the drying process according to the type of the operation signal input to the control panel.

Description

Shoe care device and its control method {SHOES CARE DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF}

The present invention relates to a shoe care machine and a control method thereof, and more specifically, to a shoe care machine that treats shoes by air circulation and a control method thereof.

Shoes may become wet due to the wearer's sweat, external contaminants, or rain or snow. Wearing such shoes not only makes the wearer uncomfortable, but in this condition, bacteria may multiply in the shoes or create a bad odor.

Accordingly, there is increasing interest in the shoe care device 1, which allows shoes to be worn in a comfortable condition at all times by treating shoes with a predetermined treatment to remove bacteria or bad odors.

In relation to the above-mentioned shoe care device, Korean Patent No. 1037245 (hereinafter referred to as 'Prior Document 1') discloses "Apparatus for sterilization disposal of shoes," and sterilization of shoes accordingly. The device includes a main body, an ultraviolet ray emitting module, a deodorizing module, etc.

According to the prior art document 1, the shoes are placed in the sterilization chamber of the main body, and the ultraviolet ray emission module is operated to remove bacteria and bad odors from the shoes. Then, the air in the sterilization chamber is sucked into the blowing pipe, passes through the deodorizing module, and is discharged out of the main body through the exhaust port.

Here, the deodorizing module includes a deodorizing column made of materials such as zeolite, activated carbon, and charcoal, and the deodorizing column removes contaminants from the air discharged from the inside of the main body to the outside.

According to the preceding document 1, air from which moisture has been removed by a deodorizing module including zeolite, activated carbon, etc. can be discharged to the outside of the shoe sterilization treatment device.

However, in the prior art document 1, air is discharged to the outside of the shoe sterilization device, so air from which moisture or odor has not been sufficiently removed may be discharged to the outside of the shoe sterilization device, and this air is discharged to the outside of the shoe sterilization device. can be discharged as

And, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2000-0009653 (hereinafter referred to as 'Prior Document 2') discloses "The shoes cabinet for the sanitization", and the shoe cabinet according to this includes a main body and a far-infrared radiation shield. It consists of a sanitary unit, a circulation fan, an air circulation passage, a sanitary filter unit, etc.

According to the preceding document 2, in addition to storing shoes in a shoe rack, sanitary treatment such as dehumidification, sterilization, and deodorization can be performed on the shoes using far-infrared rays and filters while the shoes are stored.

Here, the sanitary filter unit is filled with materials with good absorbency, such as charcoal, to adsorb moisture and filter out bacteria as air passes through it, while also capturing odor-generating substances.

According to the prior art document 2, air is circulated by a circulation fan in a shoe cabinet, and a sanitary filter unit is disposed on the air circulation path to remove bacteria and bad odors in the air.

However, in that the preceding document 2 does not consider technology to prevent the performance of the sanitary filter unit for removing moisture or odor from being deteriorated, it is important to ensure that the shoes are not properly treated during the user's use of the shoe care device. If this is not done, there is a risk that an unsatisfactory situation may arise.

As described above, in the case of a shoe care device that removes bacteria or bad odors by subjecting shoes to a certain treatment, the air used for dehumidification and deodorization is not exposed to the user during the shoe treatment process, and the shoe treatment performance is always appropriate. There are challenges that must be resolved in order to maintain this status quo.

However, there is a limitation in that conventional shoe care machines cannot adequately solve these problems.

In addition, when designing and manufacturing a device containing a dehumidifying agent such as zeolite for shoe care, how can the dehumidifying efficiency of the dehumidifying agent be further increased, how can the regeneration of the dehumidifying agent be effectively achieved, the use of a shoe care device, and the regeneration of the dehumidifying material? Whether the water vapor generated during the process can be effectively removed or managed, whether water is not left in unintended places when using the shoe care device and regenerating the dehumidifier, whether the composition is properly arranged in a limited space, and whether the ease of use is excellent. etc. must also be taken into consideration, and the development of a shoe care device that takes these factors into account is required.

In addition, reduction of manufacturing costs, convenience of manufacturing and assembly of each component, convenience of maintenance, etc. must be considered when developing a shoe care device.

The purpose of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of a shoe care machine that processes shoes by circulating air currents.

Specifically, the present invention dehumidifies and deodorizes shoes by using a dehumidifier to refresh the shoes, and regenerates the used dehumidifier so that shoe treatment performance can always be maintained appropriately. The purpose is to provide a shoe care device.

In addition, the present invention dehumidifies the air inside the inner cabinet where the shoes are placed using a dehumidifier, and has a circulating airflow structure in which the dehumidified air can be supplied back into the inner cabinet, so that it can be used for dehumidifying and deodorizing shoes. The purpose is to provide a shoe care device that does not expose the user to air.

In addition, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a shoe care device that allows the user to use the device more conveniently and efficiently by performing an optimal operation that reflects the user's intention.

The technical problems to be achieved in the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. You will be able to.

In order to achieve the above or other objects, the shoe care device and its control method according to one aspect of the present invention are configured to not only dehumidify and deodorize shoes using a dehumidifying unit but also regenerate the used dehumidifying unit. Specifically, the dehumidifier is placed in the module chamber to not only collect moisture and bacteria in the blown air, but also to heat and regenerate the dehumidifier in the module chamber.

In addition, the shoe care device and its control method according to one aspect of the present invention are configured so that the air used to dehumidify and deodorize shoes has a circulating airflow structure inside the shoe care device. Specifically, it is configured to form a connecting passage through which air circulates between the suction port and the nozzle respectively arranged inside the inner cabinet.

In addition, the shoe care device and its control method according to one aspect of the present invention are configured to operate the shoe care device reflecting the user's intention according to an operation signal selected by the user. Specifically, depending on the type of operation signal input by the user, the regeneration process and the drying process are configured to be optimal processes that reflect the user's intention.

In addition, the shoe care machine and its control method according to an aspect of the present invention may perform the regeneration stroke and the drying stroke at least once in the operation mode.

In addition, the shoe care device and its control method according to one aspect of the present invention may perform steam administration in the operating mode.

In addition, the shoe care machine and its control method according to an aspect of the present invention perform a first performance mode in which the steps are performed in a preset order when the operation signal includes at least one of the type of shoe and the type of processing course. It can be.

In addition, the shoe care machine and its control method according to an aspect of the present invention may be performed in a second performance mode in which steps are distributed and performed within the processing time when the operation signal includes a processing time.

In addition, the shoe care machine and its control method according to an aspect of the present invention are capable of performing the operation to a state where it can be assumed that the shoe processing has been completed when the operating signal does not include the type of shoe, type of processing course, and processing time. A third performance mode may be performed.

In addition, the shoe care machine and its control method according to one aspect of the present invention perform a regeneration process and a drying process in one cycle, and in this cycle, the regeneration process can be performed prior to the drying process.

In addition, the shoe care machine and its control method according to an aspect of the present invention may perform a steam stroke between the first regeneration stroke and the first drying stroke in the operation mode.

The means of solving the technical problems to be achieved in the present invention are not limited to the means mentioned above, and other solution means not mentioned above will be clear to those skilled in the art from the description below. It will be understandable.

The effects of the shoe care device and its control method according to the present invention will be described as follows.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the dehumidifier is disposed in the module chamber to not only collect moisture and bacteria in the blown air, but also to heat and regenerate the dehumidifier in the module chamber, so the performance for shoe treatment is always adequate. can be maintained.

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, a connection passage through which air circulates is formed between the suction port and the nozzle respectively disposed inside the inner cabinet, thereby preventing the air used for dehumidifying and deodorizing shoes from being exposed to the user. It can be prevented.

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the regeneration and drying strokes are performed in an optimal stroke that reflects the user's intention according to the type of operation signal input by the user, so that the user can wear shoes more conveniently and efficiently. You can use the manager.

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the regeneration process and the drying process are performed at least once in the operating mode, so the processes can be repeatedly performed until the shoes are properly treated.

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, since the steam stroke is performed in the operating mode, it is possible to exert a sterilization effect by high temperature of steam and a refreshing effect by swelling of the shoe material.

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, when the operation signal includes at least one of the type of shoe and the type of processing course, the first performance mode of performing the steps in a preset order is performed, so that a specific Administration may be performed that reflects the user's intention to process shoes in an orderly manner.

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, when the operation signal includes a processing time, the second performance mode is performed by distributing the steps within the processing time, so that the shoe is processed within a specific processing time. Administration that reflects the user's intention can be performed.

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, when the operation signal does not include the type of shoe, the type of processing course, and the processing time, the process is performed to a state where it can be assumed that the processing of the shoe is completed. Since the third execution mode is performed, administration that reflects the user's intention to optimally process shoes can be performed regardless of order or processing time.

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the regeneration process and the drying process are performed in one cycle, and in this cycle, the regeneration process is performed prior to the drying process, so the dehumidifying unit that is regenerated before the drying process proceeds. The dehumidifying function can always be performed in the best condition.

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, in the operating mode, the steam stroke is performed between the first regeneration stroke and the first drying stroke, so that the humidity, which can be relatively high in the steam stroke, is repeatedly reduced in the subsequent drying stroke. You can improve the processing efficiency for shoes by lowering it to .

Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description that follows. However, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the present invention may be clearly understood by those skilled in the art, the detailed description and specific embodiments such as preferred embodiments of the present invention should be understood as being given only as examples.

Figure 1A is a perspective view showing a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the shoe care device of FIG. 1A viewed from another direction, showing the door being opened.
Figure 2a is a perspective view showing the shoe manager of Figure 1b with the door and part of the external cabinet removed.
Figure 2b is a perspective view showing the shoe care device shown in Figure 2a as seen from another direction.
Figure 3 is a front view showing the door removed from the shoe care machine shown in Figure 1b. In Figure 3, shoes accommodated in the inner cabinet are shown together.
FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view of the shoe manager shown in FIG. 3 viewed from line A-A', FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the shoe manager shown in FIG. 3 viewed from line B-B', and FIG. 4C is a cross-sectional view of the shoe manager shown in FIG. 3. This is a cross-sectional view seen from C-C'. 4A to 4C, the shoe care machine is shown as including a door, and shoes are not shown.
Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the door, outer cabinet, and inner cabinet removed from the shoe care machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the machine room portion of the shoe care machine shown in Figure 5.
Figure 7a is a diagram showing a steam valve according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing a connection relationship considering the movement of steam.
Figure 7b is an exploded perspective view showing the steam valve shown in Figure 7a.
FIG. 8A is a cross-sectional view of the shoe care device shown in FIG. 3 viewed from line DD'. In Figure 8a, the shoe manager is shown with a door, and the shoes are not shown.
Figure 8b is a view showing the main shelf removed from the shoe manager shown in Figure 8a.
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the shoe care device shown in FIG. 3 viewed from E-E'. In Figure 9, the shoe manager is shown with a door included.
Figure 10a is an exploded perspective view showing the drying module in the shoe care machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10b is an exploded perspective view showing a partial configuration of the drying module at the part where the damper is coupled.
Figure 11 is a diagram showing the connection relationship between each component and the flow of fluid in the shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 12 is a diagram showing the progress of the stroke according to the type of operation signal in the control method of the shoe care machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 13 is a diagram showing the progress of the stroke after switching to the operation mode in the control method of the shoe care machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 14 is a diagram illustrating a first performance mode in the control method of a shoe manager according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 15 is a diagram illustrating a second performance mode in the control method of a shoe manager according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 16 is a diagram illustrating a third performance mode in the control method of a shoe manager according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 17 is a diagram showing a change in temperature of air passing through a dehumidifying unit in a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 18 is a diagram showing the change in humidity depending on the temperature difference of air passing through the dehumidifier in the shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in the present specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings, but identical or similar components will be assigned identical or similar reference numerals and duplicate descriptions thereof will be omitted. The suffixes “module” and “part” for components used in the following description are given or used interchangeably only for the ease of preparing the specification, and do not have distinct meanings or roles in themselves. Additionally, in describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known technologies may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the detailed descriptions will be omitted. In addition, the attached drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical idea disclosed in this specification is not limited by the attached drawings, and all changes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention are not limited. , should be understood to include equivalents or substitutes.

Terms containing ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

When a component is said to be "connected" or "connected" to another component, it is understood that it may be directly connected to or connected to the other component, but that other components may exist in between. It should be. On the other hand, when it is mentioned that a component is “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In this application, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but are not intended to indicate the presence of one or more other features. It should be understood that this does not exclude in advance the possibility of the existence or addition of elements, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

The first direction (X), the second direction (Y), and the third direction (Z) described in the embodiment of the present invention may each be orthogonal to each other.

Each of the first direction (X) and the second direction (Y) may be parallel to the horizontal direction, and the third direction (Z) may be parallel to the vertical direction. When the first direction (X) is parallel to the left-right direction, the second direction (Y) may be parallel to the front-to-back direction. When the first direction (X) is a direction parallel to the front-to-back direction, the second direction (Y) may be a direction parallel to the left-right direction.

Figure 1a is a perspective view showing a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the shoe care machine 1 of FIG. 1A viewed from another direction, showing the door 30 open.

FIG. 2A is a perspective view showing the shoe care machine 1 of FIG. 1B with the door 30 and part of the external cabinet 20 removed.

FIG. 2B is a perspective view showing the shoe care device 1 shown in FIG. 2A as seen from another direction.

The shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an external cabinet 20, a door 30, an inner cabinet 100, and a machine room 50. The shoe care machine 1 may include a main frame 5.

The external cabinet 20 and the door 30 can form the overall appearance of the shoe care machine 1. The exterior of the shoe care device 1 may have a hexahedral shape. That is, when the external cabinet 20 and the door 30 are coupled to each other and the door 30 is closed, the external appearance of the shoe care machine 1 may be in the shape of a hexahedron. However, the shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this shape, and may have various three-dimensional shapes.

When the door 30 forms the front of the shoe manager 1, the external cabinet 20 may form the top, left side, right side, back, and bottom of the shoe manager 1.

The mainframe 5 may form the overall framework of the shoe care machine 1. The mainframe 5 may have a hexahedral structure.

The external cabinet 20 can be detachably fixed to the main frame 5.

The external cabinet 20 may include an external back plate 21, a first external side plate 22, and a second external side plate 23.

The outer back plate 21, the first outer side plate 22, and the second outer side plate 23 may be formed integrally with each other, or the outer back plate 21, the first outer side plate 22, and the second outer side plate 23 ) can be done separately from each other.

The outer back plate (21) forms a wall standing vertically. The outer back plate 21 may form a surface perpendicular to the first direction (X). The external back plate 21 may form the rear wall of the external cabinet 20 in the first direction (X). The outer back plate 21 may form the back surface of the shoe manager 1 in the first direction (X). The outer back plate 21 may form the entire outer back of the shoe care device 1.

The first outer side plate 22 and the second outer side plate 23 each form a wall standing vertically, and form opposing walls facing each other.

The first outer side plate 22 is parallel to the first horizontal direction (X) and is located on one side of the reference surface (RP), which is a vertical surface. The second outer side plate 23 is located on the opposite side of the first outer side plate 22 based on the reference surface RP. The first external side plate 22 may form the left wall of the external cabinet 20, and the second external side plate 23 may form the right wall of the external cabinet 20.

The outer cabinet 20 may be located outside the inner cabinet 100 and the machine room 50 and form an outer wall of the machine room 50. When a separate cabinet for the machine room 50 is not provided in the shoe care machine 1, the external cabinet 20 may form a wall that separates the machine room 50 from the outside.

The door 30 is configured to open and close the interior (interior) of the shoe care machine 1. The door 30 may form either side of the shoe manager (1). The door 30 may form the left or right side of the shoe manager 1, or may form the front side of the shoe manager 1.

In the shoe care machine 1, the door 30 may be hinged.

In one embodiment, the door 30 may be hinged to the main frame 5. In another embodiment, the door 30 may be hinged to the outer cabinet 20, and in another embodiment, the door 30 may be hinged to the inner cabinet 100 and/or the machine room 50.

The hinge rotation axis 31 of the door 30 may be vertical. That is, in the shoe care machine 1, the door 30 can be rotated in both directions about a vertical rotation axis 31.

In one embodiment, the shoe care machine 1 may include one door 30. In another embodiment, the shoe care machine 1 may include two or more doors.

When the shoe care machine 1 is provided with two doors, each door can rotate individually around its respective rotation axis.

The first direction (X) described in the embodiment of the present invention may be parallel to the horizontal direction, or may be generally parallel to the horizontal direction.

In one embodiment, the first direction (X) may be a direction from the back to the front of the shoe care device (1).

Hereinafter, unless otherwise specifically limited, the description will be made assuming that the door 30 is formed in the front of the shoe care machine 1. That is, the description will be made by assuming that the surface of the shoe manager 1 where the door 30 is formed is the front of the shoe manager 1.

In addition, hereinafter, unless otherwise specifically limited, the first direction ( Each is determined and explained in a parallel direction.

The inner cabinet 100 and the machine room 50 may be provided inside the external cabinet 20.

The inner cabinet 100 is shaped like a box, and a predetermined space may be formed inside it. The space inside the inner cabinet 100 forms a receiving space 101, and shoes (S) can be accommodated in this receiving space 101.

A plurality of shoes (S) may be arranged together in the receiving space (101) of one inner cabinet (100).

The inner cabinet 100 may be fixed to the main frame 5.

The inner cabinet 100 has a predetermined size along the first direction (X), second direction (Y), and third direction (Z).

The inner cabinet 100 is shaped like a box with an opening on one side. The inner cabinet 100 may be opened in front of the shoe manager 1. The inner cabinet 100 may include a main opening 140. The main opening 140 may be provided at the front of the inner cabinet 100 in the first direction (X). Shoes can be placed inside the inner cabinet 100 or removed from the inner cabinet 100 through the main opening 140.

The main opening 140 of the inner cabinet 100 may be sealed or opened by the door 30.

The inner cabinet 100 may include an inner back plate 110, a first inner side plate 120, a second inner side plate 130, and an inner upper plate 115.

The inner back plate 110, the first inner side plate 120, the second inner side plate 130, and the inner upper plate 115 may be formed integrally with each other. The inner cabinet 100 may be made of a single material and may be formed by injection molding.

The inner back plate 110 forms a vertical wall. The inner back plate 110 may form a surface perpendicular to the first direction (X). The inner back plate 110 may form a rear wall of the inner cabinet 100 in the first direction (X). The inner back plate 110 may be parallel to the outer back plate 21.

The first inner side plate 120 and the second inner side plate 130 each form a wall standing vertically and form opposing walls facing each other.

The first inner side plate 120 is parallel to the first horizontal direction (X) and is located on one side of the reference surface (RP), which is a vertical surface. The second inner side plate 130 is located on the opposite side of the first inner side plate 120 based on the reference surface RP. The first inner side plate 120 forms the left wall of the inner cabinet 100, and the second inner side plate 130 forms the right wall of the inner cabinet 100.

The first inner side plate 120 may be formed parallel to the first outer side plate 22, and the second inner side plate 130 may be formed parallel to the second outer side plate 23.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the inner cabinet 100 may have an open lower portion. Accordingly, the inner cabinet 100 includes a lower opening 150 whose lower portion is open. When the inner cabinet 100 is entirely formed in the shape of a hexahedron, the lower opening 150 can be large to form all or most of the lower surface of the inner cabinet 100 (see FIGS. 53 and 54).

However, the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is not used with the entire lower part of the inner cabinet 100 opened, and the lower opening 150 of the inner cabinet 100 is opened through the module housing 200. ) The inner cabinet 100 and the module housing 200 are used in a combined state so as to be shielded by. That is, the shoe manager 1 is used while the upper surface of the module housing 200 forms the bottom surface of the receiving space 101 of the inner cabinet 100. Additional explanation for this will be provided later.

A main shelf 40 may be provided inside (101) of the inner cabinet 100. The main shelf 40 may be configured so that shoes (S) are seated on its upper surface.

The main shelf 40 may be formed in the form of a plate having a predetermined area, or may be formed in the form of a grill in which a plurality of bars are spaced apart from each other.

The main shelf 40 may be provided as one, or may be provided as a plurality.

The main shelf 40 is generally made in the form of a flat plate and can be placed on the bottom of the inner cabinet 100. The main shelf 40 is mounted on the upper side of the module cover 202 of the inner cabinet 100. The main shelf 40 may be placed in a stacked form on the upper side of the module cover 202 of the inner cabinet 100.

The main shelf 40 is detachable from the inner cabinet 100, and when the main shelf 40 is pulled out from the inner cabinet 100, the upper surface of the module housing 200 is exposed.

The main shelf 40 may have a square shape in plan view. The size of the main shelf 40 may be made to correspond to the bottom of the receiving space 101 of the inner cabinet 100. That is, when the main shelf 40 is placed inside the inner cabinet 100, the main shelf 40 may form all or most of the bottom of the receiving space 101 of the inner cabinet 100.

In one embodiment, the machine room 50 may be provided below the inner cabinet 100. Some components constituting the shoe care machine 1 may be accommodated in the machine room 50. At this time, the components accommodated in the machine room 50 may be fixed to the main frame 5 or installed in the inner cabinet 100 or the external cabinet 20. ) can be fixed.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the door 30 removed from the shoe care machine 1 shown in FIG. 1B. In Figure 3, shoes accommodated in the inner cabinet 100 are shown together.

FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view of the shoe care machine 1 shown in FIG. 3 viewed from line A-A', FIG. 4b is a cross-sectional view of the shoe care device 1 shown in FIG. 3 viewed from line B-B', and FIG. 4c is a FIG. This is a cross-sectional view of the shoe care machine (1) shown in Figure 3, viewed from C-C'. 4A to 4C, the shoe care machine 1 is shown including a door 30, and shoes are not shown.

The shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes management devices 2a and 2b. In the shoe care machine 1, a plurality of management devices 2a and 2b may be provided. In one embodiment, the shoe care device 1 may include a first care device 2a and a second care device 2b. That is, the shoe management device 1 may include two separate management devices 2a and 2b.

The 'management device' described in the present invention can be understood to mean the 'first management device (2a)' and the 'second management device (2b)', respectively, except in cases where it is specifically limited.

The management devices 2a and 2b include the inner cabinet 100 described above.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the inner cabinet 100 of the first management device 2a and the inner cabinet 100 of the second management device 2b can be distinguished from each other, and accordingly, the first management device 2a ) may be referred to as the first inner cabinet 100a, and the inner cabinet 100 of the second management device 2b may be referred to as the second inner cabinet 100b.

The 'inner cabinet 100' described in the embodiments of the present invention refers to each of the 'first inner cabinet 100a' and the 'second inner cabinet 100b', except in cases where it is specifically limited. It can be understood.

When the door 30 is closed in the shoe management device 1, the door 30 closes the main opening 140 of the first management device 2a and also closes the main opening 140 of the second management device 2b. . That is, the door 30 can simultaneously seal the receiving space 101 of the inner cabinet 100 of the first management device 2a and the receiving space 101 of the inner cabinet 100 of the second management device 2b. You can. And at this time, the accommodation space 101 of the inner cabinet 100 of the first management device 2a and the accommodation space 101 of the inner cabinet 100 of the second management device 2b may be configured not to communicate with each other. .

As such, in the embodiment of the present invention, the accommodation space 101 of the inner cabinet 100 of the first management device 2a and the accommodation space 101 of the inner cabinet 100 of the second management device 2b are independent of each other. It can form spaces, and it can also form spaces that are blocked from each other (not communicating with each other). Accordingly, the temperature and humidity of the accommodation space 101 of the first management device 2a and the temperature and humidity of the accommodation space 101 of the second management device 2b can be controlled differently from each other, and the temperature and humidity of the accommodation space 101 of the first management device 2a can be controlled differently. Individual shoe management can be performed in (2a) and the second management device (2b).

The management devices 2a and 2b may include a connection passage F10. The management devices 2a and 2b may include a blowing unit 310 and a dehumidifying unit 330. The management devices 2a and 2b may include an inlet 203 and a nozzle 820.

The management devices 2a and 2b may include a module housing 200 forming a connection passage F10.

The management devices 2a and 2b may include a regeneration passage F20. The management devices 2a and 2b may include a heating unit 320.

The management devices 2a and 2b may include a conversion passage F10a.

The management devices 2a and 2b may include a damper 350.

The shoe care device 1 may include a steam generator 700 and a steam valve 710.

The shoe care device 1 may include a sump 600, a water tank 60, and a drain tank 70.

All or part of the outer cabinet 20 may be spaced apart from the inner cabinet 100, and accordingly, a predetermined gap may be formed between the inner cabinet 100 and the outer cabinet 20.

In the space between the inner cabinet 100 and the outer cabinet 20, components forming the shoe management device 1 may be provided, and various flow paths forming the shoe management device 1 may be provided. In an embodiment of the present invention, a portion of the connection passage (F10) may be provided between the inner cabinet 100 and the outer cabinet 20, and a portion of the regeneration passage (F20) may be provided between the inner cabinet 100 and the outer cabinet 20. (20) It can be provided between.

A dry air duct 370 forming a connection passage F10 may be provided between the outer back plate 21 and the inner back plate 110. Additionally, a condenser 400 forming a regeneration path (F20) may be provided between the outer back plate 21 and the inner back plate 110.

The connecting passage (F10) forms a passage for fluid.

The connection passage F10 forms a passage through which air and/or condensate inside the shoe care device 1 moves.

The dehumidifying unit 330 is disposed inside the connection passage F10 and includes a dehumidifying agent. The dehumidifying unit 330 may be made entirely of a dehumidifying agent, or may be partially made of a dehumidifying agent. Additional description of the dehumidifying unit 330 will be provided later.

The shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to suck the air inside the inner cabinet 100 where the shoes are placed into the connection passage F10 and dehumidify it using a dehumidifier 331. It has an air circulation structure in which the heated air can be supplied back into the inner cabinet 100.

The connection passage (F10) can be used as a means to achieve such a circulating airflow structure in the shoe care device (1). The connection passage F10 may be formed in whole or in part in the form of a pipe, hose, tube, duct, housing, or a combination thereof.

The module housing 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention forms part of the connection passage (F10).

An intake port 203 is formed in the module housing 200. The intake port 203 is in communication with the receiving space 101 of the inner cabinet 100, and the air in the receiving space 101 of the inner cabinet 100 is sucked into the module housing 200. ) forms the entrance. This suction port 203 may be located on the lower side of the main shelf 40. At this time, the main shelf 40 can be configured so as not to interfere with the air in the accommodation space 101 being sucked into the intake port 203. To this end, when the main shelf 40 is formed in the form of a plate, a plurality of holes 45 penetrating upward and downward may be formed in the main shelf 40 to allow air to move.

Inside the shoe care machine 1, the inner cabinet 100 and the machine room 50 may form separate spaces. Additionally, a module housing 200, which is part of the management devices 2a and 2b, may be provided between the inner cabinet 100 and the machine room 50.

Inside the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, an inner cabinet 100, a module housing 200, and a machine room 50 are provided.

The inner cabinet 100, module housing 200, and machine room 50 may be arranged continuously from top to bottom. When the shoe management device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first management device 2a and a second management device 2b, the first management device 2a is located on the upper side of the second management device 2b. can be placed in That is, the first management device 2a, the second management device 2b, and the machine room 50 may be arranged continuously from top to bottom.

And since the first management device 2a and the second management device 2b include an inner cabinet 100 and a module housing 200, respectively, the inner cabinet 100 of the first management device 2a, 1 Module housing 200 of the management device 2a, inner cabinet 100 of the second management device 2b, module housing 200 of the second management device 2b, and machine room 50 in that order from top to bottom. Can be placed consecutively.

The inner cabinet 100 forms a space that mainly accommodates objects subject to management (shoes (S)), and the module housing 200 and machine room 50 mainly accommodate components for operating the shoe manager (1). A space can be created.

In the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the blower 310, the dehumidifier 330 (and the dehumidifier 331), and the heating unit 320 may be accommodated inside the module housing 200. .

Additionally, the machine room 50 can accommodate the control unit 10, sump 600, steam generator 700, and steam valve 710. Additionally, the machine room 50 may be configured to accommodate a water tank 60 and a drain tank 70.

Among the components constituting the management devices 2a and 2b, components that are not accommodated inside the module housing 200 may be fixedly coupled to the inner cabinet 100 and the outside of the module housing 200, or may be connected to the main frame. It can be fixedly coupled to (5).

Components coupled to or accommodated in the machine room 50 may each be fixedly coupled to the machine room 50 .

The machine room 50 may include a first wall 51 .

The first wall 51 forms one wall of the machine room 50. The first wall 51 may be erected vertically or substantially vertically. In one embodiment, the first wall 51 may be perpendicular to the first direction (X) or may form an inclined wall.

The first wall 51 may form a front wall of the machine room 50, a left wall of the machine room 50, or a right wall of the machine room 50.

The machine room 50 may include a second wall 52 and a third wall 53. The second wall 52 and the third wall 53 form opposite walls in the machine room 50. The second wall 52 and the third wall 53 may be erected vertically or substantially vertically.

When the first wall 51 forms the front wall of the machine room 50, the second wall 52 forms the left wall of the machine room 50, and the third wall 53 forms the right wall of the machine room 50. It can be achieved.

The first wall 51 may be formed integrally with the inner cabinet 100, and the second wall 52 and the third wall 53 may each be formed integrally with the outer cabinet 20.

The water tank 60 and the water tank 70 may each be in the form of a container that holds water.

The water tank 60 may be configured to store water supplied into the shoe care machine 1 therein. The water tank 60 may be configured to store water supplied to the steam generator 700 therein.

In order to supply water from the water tank 60 into the shoe care machine 1, a water pump (first water pump 61) may be connected to the water tank 60. The connection between the water tank 60 and the first water pump 61 for movement of water may be made by a pipe, hose, etc.

The drain tank 70 may be configured to store water discharged from the shoe care machine 1 therein. The water sump 70 can store water condensed inside the shoe care machine 1. The sump 70 may be configured to store water drained from the sump 600.

In order to discharge water into the drain tank 70, a water pump (second water pump 71) may be connected to the drain tank 70. The connection between the sump 70 and the second water pump 71 for movement of water may be made by a pipe, hose, etc.

The water tank 60 and the water tank 70 may be coupled to the machine room 50 so as to be exposed on the outside of one wall of the machine room 50.

The water tank 60 and the drain tank 70 may be located in the front of the machine room 50.

The water tank 60 and the drain tank 70 may form one wall of the machine room 50 together with the first wall 51. When the first wall 51 forms the front of the machine room 50, the water tank 60 and the drain tank 70 may be exposed at the front of the machine room 50 and on the outside of the first wall 51. It can be coupled to the machine room 50 to be exposed.

As the water tank 60 and the water tank 70 are exposed to the outside of the first wall 51, the user can inject water into the water tank 60 or discharge water from the water tank 70.

The water tank 60 and the water tank 70 may be detachable from the machine room 50 . The water tank 60 and the water tank 70 are detachable from the first wall 51. In order to facilitate attachment and detachment of the water tank 60 and the water tank 70, a handle 60a of the water tank 60 may be formed on the outer surface of the water tank 60, and a handle 60a may be formed on the outside of the water tank 70. A handle 70a of the drain tank 70 may be formed on the side.

The water tank 60 and the water tank 70 may be separated from the machine room 50 toward the outside of the first wall 51, respectively.

The control unit 10 may be connected to each component constituting the shoe manager 1 and control the operation of each component.

For control of the control unit 10, the shoe manager 1 may be provided with a storage medium in which an application program is stored, and the control unit 10 controls information input to the shoe manager 1 and output from the shoe manager 1. The shoe manager 1 may be controlled by running an application program according to available information.

The control unit 10 can control the first management device 2a and the second management device 2b, which constitute the shoe care device 1, to operate individually. The control unit 10 can control the first management device 2a and the second management device 2b to operate in different states, and the shoes (e.g., sneakers) and the shoes (e.g., sneakers) in the first management device 2a 2 Shoes (eg, shoes) in the management device 2b can be controlled to be managed under different conditions. Additionally, the control unit 10 can control the first management device 2a and the second management device 2b to operate in conjunction with each other.

The door 30 may be located on either side of the inner cabinet 100 and the machine room 50 on the same side as the first wall 51. When the door 30 forms the front surface of the shoe care machine 1, the first wall 51 forms the front surface of the machine room 50, and the door 30 is located immediately outside the first wall 51. do.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the door 30 opens and closes the inner cabinet 100 and may further expose or shield the front surface of the machine room 50.

The door 30 may be configured to expose or shield the inner cabinet 100, the water tank 60, and the drain tank 70.

As described above, in the shoe care machine 1, the door 30, the water tank 60, and the water tank 70 are formed on the same side, and when the door 30 is opened, the water tank 60 and the water tank 70 are formed on the same side. The barrel 70 is exposed and can be separated from the shoe care device 1.

By doing this, even if the left, right, and rear sides of the shoe manager 1 are blocked by other items or structures, the door 30 can be opened from the front part of the shoe manager 1, and furthermore, the water tank ( 60) and the drain tank 70 can be separated from the shoe manager (1) or rejoined.

A control panel 33 is provided on the outside of the door 30 to control the shoe manager 1. The control panel 33 may be made of a touch screen. A control unit (control unit 10) is provided in the inner space of the door 30 in connection with the control panel 33 to control each component of the shoe manager 1. The control unit 10 may be provided inside the machine room 50.

As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, in one embodiment, the door 30 may be configured to simultaneously expose or shield the inner cabinet 100 and the machine room 50.

In another embodiment, the door 30 may be configured to open and close only the inner cabinet 100. At this time, the machine room 50 may be configured not to be shielded by a door. Furthermore, in this case, the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be additionally provided with a dedicated door to the machine room 50 to open and close the machine room 50 separately from the door.

Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the door 30, the outer cabinet 20, and the inner cabinet 100 removed from the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a portion of the machine room 50 of the shoe care machine 1 shown in FIG. 5.

Figure 7a is a diagram showing a steam valve 710 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing a connection relationship considering the movement of steam. Figure 7b is an exploded perspective view showing the steam valve 710 shown in Figure 7a.

The shoe care machine 1 is equipped with a steam generator 700 as a device to generate moisture inside the inner cabinet 100. The steam generator 700 may be installed inside the machine room 50. The steam generator 700 generates steam and selectively supplies moisture and steam into the inner cabinet 100.

The shoe care machine 1 according to one embodiment may be provided with one steam generator 700, and the shoe care machine 1 according to another embodiment may be provided with two or more steam generators 700. .

When one steam generator 700 is provided in the shoe management device 1, the steam generator 700 is installed inside the inner cabinet 100 of the first management device 2a and/or the inner of the second management device 2b. Steam may be supplied into the cabinet 100.

When two or more steam generators 700 are provided in the shoe management device 1, one steam generator 700 supplies steam into the inner cabinet 100 of the first management device 2a, and the other The steam generator 700 may be configured to supply steam into the inner cabinet 100 of the second management device 2b.

Moist air (the 'air' described in the embodiment of the present invention may be 'air containing moisture') formed by the steam generator 700 is supplied to the receiving space 101 of the inner cabinet 100. , moisture may circulate in the receiving space 101 of the inner cabinet 100, and thus moisture may be supplied to the shoes (S).

The shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be a refresher device that refreshes shoes.

Here, refresh means providing air, heated air, water, mist, steam, etc. to the shoes to remove dirt, deodorize, and sterilize the shoes. It may mean a process of performing sanitizing, preventing static electricity, or warming.

The steam generator 700 supplies steam to the accommodation space 101 of the inner cabinet 100 where the shoes S are accommodated, thereby providing steam treatment for the shoes. Furthermore, the high-temperature steam provides a sterilization effect. This is to exert a refreshing effect due to swelling of the shoe material.

The steam generator 700 is equipped with an internal space and a separate heater 700a that heats the water in the internal space, heats the water to generate steam, and supplies it to the receiving space 101 of the inner cabinet 100. .

As a water supply source for supplying water to the steam generator 700, an external faucet or the like may be used, or a container-type water tank provided on one side of the machine room 50 may be used. The steam generator 700 can generate steam by receiving water from the water tank 60.

The connection between the water tank 60 and the steam generator 700 for movement of water may be made by a pipe, hose, etc.

The connection between the steam generator 700 and the inner cabinet 100 for movement of steam may be made by a pipe, hose, etc. As described later, in the shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, steam generated by the steam generator 700 passes through the steam valve 710 and the steam separator 720 and then flows into the inner cabinet 100. can be supplied. At this time, for the movement of steam, the connection between the steam generator 700 and the steam valve 710 can be made by a pipe, hose, etc., and the connection between the steam valve 710 and the steam separator 720 can be made by a pipe, hose, etc. It can be accomplished by:

The steam valve 710 may be placed adjacent to the steam generator 700, and the steam valve 710 may be provided in the machine room 50. The steam generator 700 and the steam valve 710 may be provided below the second management device 2b.

The steam valve 710 is configured to selectively communicate with each of the accommodation space 101 of the first management device 2a and the accommodation space 101 of the second management device 2b.

The steam valve 710 supplies steam from the steam generator 700 to the accommodation space 101 of the first management device 2a and/or the accommodation space 101 of the second management device 2b. It operates to control the supply of steam, and the operation of the steam valve 710 is performed by the control unit 10.

The steam valve 710 includes a valve housing 711, a valve inlet 712, a first valve outlet 713, a second valve outlet 714, a valve disc 715, and a valve motor 716. In the steam valve 710 shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, other entrances and exits except the valve inlet 712, the first valve outlet 713, and the second valve outlet 714 may be blocked by a stopper and may be deactivated. there is.

The valve housing 711 forms the body of the steam valve 710, and a predetermined internal space is formed therein.

The valve inlet 712 may be in the form of a pipe and is coupled to the valve housing 711 to communicate with the internal space of the valve housing 711. The valve inlet 712 is a part connected to the steam generator 700, and steam can flow into the inside of the steam valve 710 (the inside of the valve housing 711) through the valve inlet 712.

The first valve outlet 713 and the second valve outlet 714 may each be in the form of a pipe and are coupled to the valve housing 711 so as to communicate with the internal space of the valve housing 711.

The first valve outlet 713 and the second valve outlet 714 are outlets through which steam is discharged from the steam valve 710. The first valve outlet 713 is connected to the accommodation space 101 of the first management device 2a, and the second valve outlet 714 is connected to the accommodation space 101 of the second management device 2b.

The valve disc 715 is provided inside the steam valve 710 (inside the valve housing 711) and opens and closes the flow path inside the steam valve 710. The valve disc 715 can be configured to selectively open and close the flow path of the first valve outlet 713 and the flow path of the second valve outlet 714, respectively.

The valve disc 715 is located inside the valve housing 711 between the valve inlet 712 and the first valve outlet 713, and is also located between the valve inlet 712 and the second valve outlet 714. do. The valve disc 715 allows the valve inlet 712 and the first valve outlet 713 to communicate with each other or to block communication, and also allows the valve inlet 712 and the second valve outlet 714 to communicate with each other or to block communication. Make sure it is blocked.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the valve disk 715 has a circular plate shape and may have a valve hole 715a. The valve hole 715a is a hole that penetrates the valve disk 715. The valve disk 715 may be rotatably coupled to the valve housing 711 about the valve rotation axis 715b, and the valve hole 715a may be formed eccentrically from the valve rotation axis 715b.

The valve motor 716 is coupled to the valve housing 711, and the valve motor 716 is coupled to the rotation shaft 715b of the valve disk 715 to rotate the valve disk 715.

The control unit 10 can control the steam valve 710 by controlling the operation of the valve motor 716.

The valve disc 715 rotates by the operation of the valve motor 716, and according to the degree of rotation of the valve disc 715, the valve disc 715 moves into the flow path inside the steam valve 710 (inside the valve housing 711). Open or close .

In one embodiment, depending on the degree of rotation of the valve disk 715, when the valve inlet 712 and the first valve outlet 713 communicate with each other through the valve hole 715a, the valve inlet is moved by the valve disk 715. When the communication between the 712 and the second valve outlet 714 is blocked, or when the valve inlet 712 and the second valve outlet 714 are in communication with each other through the valve hole 715a, the valve disk 715 ), communication between the valve inlet 712 and the first valve outlet 713 may be blocked.

In another embodiment, depending on the degree of rotation of the valve disc 715, the valve inlet 712 may communicate with both the first valve outlet 713 and the second valve outlet 714, or the valve inlet 712 Communication with both the first valve outlet 713 and the second valve outlet 714 may be blocked.

In the shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the valve disc 715 may close the flow path of the second valve outlet 714 while opening the flow path of the first valve outlet 713, and may close the flow path of the first valve outlet 714. The flow path of the valve outlet 713 can be closed and the flow path of the second valve outlet 714 can be opened.

The steam valve 710 configured as described above can be operated so that only the valve inlet 712 and the first valve outlet 713 are in communication with each other, or only the valve inlet 712 and the second valve outlet 714 are in communication with each other. there is.

By doing as described above, the steam generated in the steam generator 700 can be supplied to the receiving space 101 of the first management device 2a, or the receiving space 101 of the second management device 2b ( 101) can all be supplied. In this case, steam generated by the steam generator 700 can be supplied to the accommodation space 101 of the first management device 2a or the accommodation space 101 of the second management device 2b without pressure drop, Even when the shoe care machine 1 is equipped with only one steam generator 700, steam can be sufficiently and stably supplied to the accommodation space 101 of each of the two inner cabinets 100.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 10 controls the valve disc 715 when the heating unit 320 of the first management device 2a is turned off (when the heater 321 of the heating unit 320 is turned off). When the first valve outlet 713 is closed or opened and the heating unit 320 of the first management device 2a is turned on (when the heater 321 of the heating unit 320 is turned on), the valve disc 715 The steam valve 710 can be controlled to close the first valve outlet 713.

In addition, the control unit 10 is configured to operate the valve disc 715 at the second valve outlet when the heating unit 320 of the second management device 2b is turned off (when the heater 321 of the heating unit 320 is turned off). (714) is closed or opened, and when the heating unit 320 of the second management device 2b is turned on (when the heater 321 of the heating unit 320 is turned on), the valve disc 715 is moved to the second valve outlet. The steam valve 710 can be controlled to close (714).

In the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the steam valve 710 is controlled by the control unit 10, so that the steam generated by the steam generator 700 is stored in the receiving space of the first management device 2a ( 101) and the accommodation space 101 of the second management device 2b can be supplied selectively or simultaneously, and whether or not steam is supplied can be controlled depending on the use state of the shoe care device 1.

FIG. 8A is a cross-sectional view of the shoe care device 1 shown in FIG. 3 viewed from line D-D'.

FIG. 8B is a view showing the main shelf 40 removed from the shoe manager 1 shown in FIG. 8A.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the shoe care device 1 shown in FIG. 3 viewed from E-E'.

Figure 10a is an exploded perspective view showing the drying module (DM) in the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10b is an exploded perspective view showing a partial configuration of the drying module (DM) at the portion where the damper 350 is coupled.

In the shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the dehumidifying unit 330 can be used as a means to dehumidify the air.

As described above, the dehumidifying unit 330 may be provided inside the module housing 200.

The dehumidifying unit 330 is configured to have a predetermined volume. The dehumidifying unit 330 may itself be porous. A plurality of voids may be formed throughout the volume of the dehumidifier 330, and air may move through the dehumidifier 330 through these voids.

When the dehumidifying unit 330 is made of a combination of a plurality of dehumidifying agents, the plurality of dehumidifying agents may be fixed to each other using separate fixing means or may be fixed to each other by adhesive.

The dehumidifying unit 330 may be made of a dehumidifying material and includes a dehumidifying material.

The dehumidifier 331 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a material that can reduce humidity by absorbing moisture in the air. The dehumidifier 331 may be made of various substances or combinations of substances to the extent that it absorbs or adsorbs moisture in the air, and may have various shapes and structures.

The dehumidifier 331 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be called a desiccant, absorbent, or adsorbent.

The dehumidifier 331 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be made of a microporous material. The dehumidifier 331 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include silica gel, activated carbon, activated alumina (AL2O3), diatomaceous earth, etc.

In particular, the dehumidifier 331 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be made of zeolite or may include zeolite.

Zeolite is a natural and synthetic silicate mineral with regularly arranged cavities (tunnels or open channels) with a size of about 3 to 10 angstroms (Å), and can perform a dehumidifying function by adsorbing moisture in the air.

When heating zeolite, moisture adsorbed on the zeolite may separate into a large amount of vapor. According to these characteristics of zeolite, not only can it perform a dehumidifying function of removing moisture in the air, but also the zeolite can be regenerated to a state capable of performing a dehumidifying function by heating the zeolite to separate the moisture adsorbed on the zeolite.

Zeolite may be in the form of small grains (or stones) with a size (diameter) of several millimeters to tens of millimeters, and the dehumidifier 331 described in an embodiment of the present invention is made of these grains (or stones). It may mean a combined form. Each grain (or stone) can be aggregated or combined together to form a single structure.

In another embodiment, the dehumidifying unit 330 may include a dehumidifying body 330a and a dehumidifying agent 331.

The dehumidifying body 330a may be configured to have a predetermined volume. In one embodiment, the dehumidifying body 330a may have a substantially hexahedral shape.

To allow air to move through the dehumidifying body 330a, the dehumidifying body 330a may be provided with a plurality of dehumidifying through holes 332 penetrating in one direction. The dehumidification through-hole 332 may have a cross-sectional shape such as a circle or a polygon. The dehumidification through-hole 332 may have a hexagonal cross-section.

In the dehumidifying body 330a, the dehumidifying through holes 332 may all have the same shape and size, or may have different shapes and sizes.

The dehumidifying body 330a may be made of or include materials such as synthetic resin, metal, and ceramic. The dehumidifying body 330a may be made of a combination of fibers, non-woven fabric, etc.

The dehumidifying agent 331 may be coated on the dehumidifying body 330a. The dehumidifying agent 331 may be coated on the outside and inside of the dehumidifying body 330a. In particular, the dehumidifying agent 331 may be coated on the surface where the dehumidifying through hole 332 is formed.

When the dehumidifying body 330a is made of a combination of fibers, zeolite as a dehumidifying agent 331 is first coated on each fiber, and the zeolite-coated fibers are processed to form the dehumidifying body 330a to form the dehumidifying unit 330. can be formed.

Regarding the coating of zeolite, a method for manufacturing ceramic paper coated with zeolite is known (Korean Patent No. 10-1004826), and also Korean Patent No. 10-1173213 and Korean Patent No. 10-0941521. et al. disclose a method of coating zeolite on the surface of a material. When the dehumidifying agent 331 is made of zeolite, the dehumidifying unit 330 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be formed by coating a gelled zeolite precursor on the dehumidifying body 330a or a material forming the same and then heat treating it.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the coating of the dehumidifying agent 331 (zeoliat) may be performed using various known or possible methods, and the coating of the dehumidifying agent 331 is not limited to a specific manufacturing method.

The blowing unit 310 is provided inside the connection passage (F10). A blowing fan 313 may be provided inside the blowing unit 310. Since the blower 310 is provided inside the connection passage (F10), when the blower 310 operates, a flow of air is generated inside the connection passage (F10), and the connection passage (F10) is connected to the inner cabinet (100). Since it is in communication with the receiving space 101, air flow and movement occurs in the receiving space 101 by the operation of the blower 310.

In this way, air can be sucked into the connection passage (F10) from the inner cabinet 100 by the operation of the blower 310 (rotation of the blower fan 313), and the air inside the connection passage (F10) can be blown. You can.

In one embodiment, the blower 310 is provided inside the module housing 200 forming the connection passage F10, and the blower 310 operates to suck the air inside the inner cabinet 100 into the intake port 203. do. The air inside the connection passage (F10) passes through the module housing (200), the dry air duct (370), and the nozzle duct (810) that form the connection passage (F10), and then flows into the inner cabinet (100) through the nozzle (820). It is ejected again.

In this way, a flow of air may be generated in the shoe care device 1 by the operation of the blower 310.

Dry air may be supplied into the inner cabinet 100 by the blower 310.

Inside the connection passage (F10), a heating unit 320 is provided on one side of the dehumidifying unit 330 and the blowing unit 310. The heating unit 320 may be provided inside the module housing 200. Based on the direction of air movement inside the module housing 200, the blowing unit 310, the heating unit 320, and the dehumidifying unit 330 may be arranged in that order. That is, the air flowing into the intake port 203 of the module housing 200 passes through the blowing unit 310, the heating unit 320, and the dehumidifying unit 330 in that order and moves through the connection passage (F10).

The heating unit 320 is located inside the module housing 200 and is configured to heat the air in the module chamber 210 inside the module housing 200.

The heating unit 320 may heat the dehumidifying unit 330. The heating unit 320 may be configured to heat the dehumidifying agent 331 forming the dehumidifying unit 330.

By operating the blower 310, the air heated by the heating unit 320 moves directly to the dehumidifying unit 330, and thus the dehumidifying unit 330 can be heated. For this purpose, the heating unit 320 is disposed inside the module housing 200 adjacent to the dehumidifying unit 330. In particular, the heating unit 320 is disposed inside the module housing 200 adjacent to the dehumidifying unit 330 based on the air movement path inside the module housing 200.

Inside the module housing 200, the heating unit 320 is selectively heated, so that dehumidification by the dehumidifier 331 or regeneration of the dehumidifier 331 can be achieved.

The heating unit 320 may be fixedly coupled to the module housing 200 from inside the module housing 200.

The heating unit 320 may be made of various devices and structures within the range of heating the air inside the module housing 200 or supplying heat to the dehumidifying unit 330.

The heating unit 320 may be made of an electric heater 321. In an embodiment of the present invention, the heating unit 320 may include a heater 321. The heater 321 includes a heating element, and may be configured to supply heat to the surrounding area while the heating element generates heat by supplied electrical energy. The heater 321 may include a nichrome wire as a heating element.

The heater 321 of the heating unit 320 may be formed in a ring shape, and the air may be heated as it moves through the center and surroundings of the ring-shaped heater 321. The heater 321 of the heating unit 320 may be repeatedly formed along the direction of air movement in the second module chamber 213.

The heater 321 of the heating unit 320 may have a circular ring shape, a square ring shape, etc.

The heating unit 320 may include a heater flange 322 to which the heater 321 is fixed.

The heater flange 322 may be formed in the form of a metallic plate.

The heater flange 322 may be made of a combination of flat plates along the direction of air movement in the second module chamber 213. The heater flange 322 may be formed in the form of a plate or a combination of plates with a constant cross-section along the direction of movement of air (second direction (Y)) in the second module chamber 213.

The heater flange 322 may include an external flange (322a) and an internal flange (322b).

The external flange 322a may be formed in a tube shape along the second direction (Y). A space is provided inside the external flange 322a to allow air to move along the direction of movement of air (a direction parallel to the second direction (Y)) in the second module chamber 213.

The inner flange (322b) is fixed to the inside of the outer flange (322a). The internal flange 322b may include two or more plates that intersect each other, and the heater 321 of the heating unit 320 may be fixed to the internal flange 322b.

The heater flange 322 fixes the heater 321 of the heating unit 320 and can be formed in various shapes that do not interfere with the flow of air moving through the second module chamber 213.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the blowing unit 310, the heating unit 320, the dehumidifying unit 330, and the module housing 200 may form one set.

These sets may be provided in plural pieces. In the shoe care machine 1 according to one embodiment, the set may be provided in two pieces.

This set may be provided in each of the first management device 2a and the second management device 2b.

This set can form a drying module (DM) in the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

That is, in the embodiment of the present invention, the drying module (DM) may include a module housing 200, a blowing unit 310, a heating unit 320, and a dehumidifying unit 330. And the drying module (DM) is provided in each of the first management device (2a) and the second management device (2b).

In the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of drying modules (DM) may be provided.

In the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the drying modules (DM) may be provided as a pair. When a pair of drying modules (DM) is provided in the shoe management device (1), one drying module (DM) forms a 'drying module A (DM1)' as a drying module of the first management device (2a), The other drying module (DM) is a drying module of the second management device (2b) and can form 'drying module B (DM2)'.

The 'drying module' described in the embodiments of the present invention may be understood to mean 'drying module A' and 'drying module B', respectively, except in cases where it is specifically limited.

In the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, drying module A (DM1) and drying module B (DM2) may be operated in different modes. When drying module A (DM1) operates in moisture absorption mode, drying module B (DM2) may operate in regenerative mode. Conversely, when drying module A (DM1) operates in regenerative mode, drying module B (DM2) may operate in moisture absorption mode.

The 'moisture absorption mode' described in the present invention refers to a case where the dehumidifying unit 330 absorbs moisture in the air, and the 'regeneration mode' refers to a case where the dehumidifying unit 330 is heated to absorb moisture in the dehumidifying unit 330. This means separation.

Of course, both drying module A (DM1) and drying module B (DM2) can be operated in the moisture absorption mode, or both can be operated in the regenerative mode.

The module housing 200 may be fixedly coupled to the lower side of the inner cabinet 100. The module housing 200 may be detachably coupled to the lower side of the inner cabinet 100.

The module housing 200 includes a module chamber 210, which is a space in which other components are accommodated. That is, the module chamber 210 is a space inside the module housing 200 that is distinct from the outside space of the module housing 200. As described above, the module housing 200 forms a part of the connection passage F10, and accordingly, the module chamber 210 is configured to communicate with the space outside the module housing 200. The module chamber 210 communicates with the accommodation space 101 of the inner cabinet 100.

The module housing 200 may include a module case 201 and a module cover 202.

The module case 201 and the module cover 202 can each be formed by injection molding, and after manufacturing, they can be assembled together to form the module housing 200.

The module case 201 is generally shaped like a container concave downward, and forms the module chamber 210 of the module housing 200.

The module case 201 may be in the form of a container with an opening toward the top, and includes a module opening 201a.

In plan view, the area of the module opening 201a may be larger than or equal to the area of the module chamber 210.

The module chamber 210 may include a first module chamber 212, a second module chamber 213, and a third module chamber 214. The module chamber 210 may include a suction module chamber 211.

In order to distinguish between the suction module chamber 211, the first module chamber 212, the second module chamber 213, and the third module chamber 214, a module partition wall 220 is formed inside the module housing 200. It can be. And the module partition wall 220 guides the movement of air so that the air moves in a predetermined direction inside the module housing 200.

The suction module chamber 211 is the first space where air flows into the module housing 200.

The first module chamber 212 is a space where the blowing unit 310 is accommodated, the second module chamber 213 is a space where the heating unit 320 is accommodated, and the third module chamber 214 is a space where the dehumidifying unit 330 is accommodated. ) is a space where is accommodated.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the suction module chamber 211, the first module chamber 212, the second module chamber 213, and the third module chamber 214 may be formed at different positions in the plan view.

Additionally, the air in the module chamber 210 may move through the suction module chamber 211, the first module chamber 212, the second module chamber 213, and the third module chamber 214 in that order. That is, when the blower 310 operates, air inside the module housing 200 flows into the suction module chamber 211, the first module chamber 212, the second module chamber 213, and the third module chamber 214. ) in order.

The module case 201 may include a dry air outlet 231 and a wet air outlet 232.

The dry air outlet 231 may be in the form of an open hole through which air from the third module chamber 214 flows out. The dry air outlet 231 is formed adjacent to the third module chamber 214. The dry air outlet 231 may be formed on one edge of the module case 201. And the dry air outlet 231 may be connected to the receiving space 101 through the dry air duct 370 and the nozzle duct 810.

The wet air outlet 232 may be in the form of an open hole so that air from the third module chamber 214 flows out. The wet air outlet 232 is formed adjacent to the third module chamber 214. The wet air outlet 232 may be formed on one side of the module case 201. And the wet air outlet 232 may be connected to the condenser 400.

The dry air outlet 231 and the wet air outlet 232 may be formed adjacent to each other. The dry air outlet 231 and the wet air outlet 232 may be formed adjacent to one vertex of the module housing 200.

The suction module chamber 211 is formed adjacent to the first module chamber 212, and the bottom surface of the suction module chamber 211 may be inclined downward toward the first module chamber 212. Accordingly, the air flowing into the suction module chamber 211 can naturally move toward the first module chamber 212 by hitting the bottom surface of the suction module chamber 211, which forms an inclined surface, and also flows into the suction module chamber 211. Condensate may move along the bottom surface of the suction module chamber 211, which forms an inclined surface, and move naturally toward the first module chamber 212.

The blower 310 may be assembled to the module housing 200 while being spaced apart from the bottom of the first module chamber 212. And at this time, within the first module chamber 212, air may be introduced into the blower 310 from the lower side of the first module chamber 212.

The module case 201 may include a first condensate discharge hole 233.

The first condensate discharge hole 233 is formed in the form of a hole penetrating the module case 201. The first condensate discharge hole 233 is formed on the edge of the module case 201 adjacent to the condenser 400, is made to be equal to or lower than the bottom surface of the first module chamber 212, and is in communication with the condenser 400. It comes true. Among the bottom surfaces of the first module chamber 212, the first condensate discharge hole 233 may form the lowest part, or the bottom surface of the first module chamber 212 may be directed toward the first condensate discharge hole 233. The height can be lowered or at least made the same.

In this way, the first condensate discharge hole 233 may be lower than the bottom surface of the first module chamber 212, and accordingly, the condensate flowing into the first module chamber 212 flows toward the first condensate discharge hole 233. It may move and flow into the condenser 400 through the first condensate discharge hole 233.

Meanwhile, the first condensate discharge hole 233 is a hole through which the module housing 200 and the condenser 400 communicate with each other, so the air inside the condenser 400 flows into the module housing 200 through the first condensate discharge hole 233. ) may enter the interior. In this way, the air flowing into the module housing 200 from the inside of the condenser 400 through the first condensate discharge hole 233 flows into the first module chamber 212 and the second module chamber (212) by the operation of the blower 310. 213) and the third module chamber 214, it may flow back into the condenser 400 and be condensed.

The shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a condenser 400 that is coupled to the outer surface of the inner cabinet 100 and forms a regeneration passage F20. In a plan view, a first module chamber 212 may be provided between the second module chamber 213 and the condenser 400. By positioning the first module chamber 212 between the second module chamber 213 and the condenser 400, direct heat exchange between the condenser 400 and the heating unit 320 is blocked and within the second module chamber 213. When the heating unit 320 is heated, this heat can be prevented from being transferred to the condenser 400.

Therefore, when the dehumidifying unit 330 is regenerated, heating of the air by the heater 321 of the heating unit 320 and condensation due to cooling of the air inside the condenser 400 can be effectively achieved.

The dehumidifying unit 330 may be coupled to the module housing 200 while being spaced apart from the bottom of the third module chamber 214. And at this time, within the third module chamber 214, air may move downward from the upper side of the third module chamber 214 through the dehumidifying unit 330.

The module case 201 may include a second condensate discharge hole 234.

The second condensate discharge hole 234 is formed in the form of a hole penetrating the module case 201. The second condensate discharge hole 234 is formed on the edge of the module case 201 adjacent to the condenser 400, is made to be equal to or lower than the bottom surface of the third module chamber 214, and is in communication with the condenser 400. It comes true. Among the bottom surfaces of the third module chamber 214, the second condensate discharge hole 234 may form the lowest part, or the bottom surface of the third module chamber 214 may be directed toward the second condensate discharge hole 234. The height can be lowered or at least made the same.

The second condensate discharge hole 234 may be formed adjacent to the wet air outlet 232.

In this way, the second condensate discharge hole 234 may be lower than the bottom surface of the third module chamber 214, and accordingly, the condensate flowing into the third module chamber 214 flows toward the second condensate discharge hole 234. It may move and flow into the condenser 400 through the second condensate discharge hole 234.

Meanwhile, the second condensate discharge hole 234 is a hole through which the module housing 200 and the condenser 400 communicate with each other, so the air inside the condenser 400 flows into the module housing 200 through the second condensate discharge hole 234. ) may enter the interior. In this way, the air that flows into the module housing 200 from the inside of the condenser 400 through the second condensate discharge hole 234 moves directly to the wet air outlet 232 by the operation of the blower 310 and returns to the condenser 400. ) may flow inside and condense.

The module housing 200 may include a module cover 202.

The module cover 202 is coupled to the module case 201 while shielding the module opening 201a from the upper side of the module case 201. The module cover 202 can be detachably coupled to the module case 201. A plurality of locking protrusions 292 are protruding from one of the module cover 202 and the module case 201, and a plurality of locking grooves 291 are formed on the other one into which the locking protrusions 292 are inserted. It can be. These locking protrusions 292 and locking grooves 291 may each be provided in plural numbers and may be repeatedly spaced apart along the edge of the module housing 200.

With the blowing unit 310, heating unit 320, and dehumidifying unit 330 accommodated inside the module case 201, the module cover 202 includes the blowing unit 310, heating unit 320, and dehumidifying unit. It shields (330) and can be coupled to the module case (201).

The shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may have a structure in which the dehumidifying unit 330 is separable from the module housing 200. This structure of the shoe care device 1 provides advantages in maintaining and managing the dehumidifying unit 330 and the entire shoe care device 1.

Meanwhile, the dehumidifying unit 330 can be used repeatedly through regeneration, but as use is repeated, the dehumidifying unit 330 may need to be replaced.

In consideration of these points, the shoe care device 1 according to a specific embodiment of the present invention can be configured to enable the dehumidification unit 330 to be separated and replaced.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the module cover 202 of the module housing 200 may form the bottom surface of the inner cabinet 100.

The module cover 202 may form an interface between the inner cabinet 100 and the module housing 200. The module cover 202 may have a generally square shape.

The module cover 202 may be substantially parallel to the horizontal direction.

Alternatively, the module cover 202 may be inclined to one side. In one embodiment, the upper surface of the module cover 202 may be inclined downward toward the first direction (X) (front of the shoe manager 1).

In an embodiment of the present invention, the main shelf 40 is tightly seated on the upper side of the module cover 202, and when the upper surface of the module cover 202 is inclined, the main shelf 40 is seated on the upper side of the module cover 202. The shelf 40 is also inclined. In this case, since the upper surface of the main shelf 40 is inclined, water (eg, condensed water) on the upper surface of the main shelf 40 can flow along the inclined direction.

The shoe care device 1 may include a dehumidifier cover 241.

The dehumidifier cover 241 forms part of the module cover 202, which is the bottom of the inner cabinet 100. Additionally, the dehumidifier cover 241 may be detachable from the module cover 202 of the inner cabinet 100 or may be hinged to the module cover 202.

A dehumidifier inlet 240, which is an opening with a shape and size corresponding to the dehumidifier cover 241, may be formed in the module cover 202. The dehumidifier cover 241 can be configured to open and close the dehumidifier outlet 240. The dehumidifier cover 241 may be tightly coupled to the dehumidifier outlet 240. At least a portion of the dehumidifier cover 241 may be separated from the module cover 202. In one embodiment, the dehumidifier cover 241 is completely separated from the module cover 202 and the dehumidifier inlet 240 of the module cover 202 may be opened. In another embodiment, the dehumidifier cover 241 is centered around the hinge axis. While rotating, the dehumidifying agent inlet 240 of the module cover 202 may be opened. Through this dehumidifying agent inlet 240, the dehumidifying unit 330 can be introduced into the module housing 200 or taken out to the outside.

The dehumidifier outlet 240 and the dehumidifier cover 241 may be formed in a position corresponding to the third module chamber 214 in the plan view. That is, the dehumidifier outlet 240 and the dehumidifier cover 241 may be formed directly above the third module chamber 214. The shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured such that the first module chamber 212 and the second module chamber 213 are not exposed in a plan view when the dehumidifier cover 241 is opened.

When the dehumidifier cover 241 is opened from the module cover 202, the third module chamber 214 located below the module cover 202 is exposed through the dehumidifier inlet 240 of the module cover 202. The dehumidifying unit 330 can be separated by seating it inside the module case 201 or by directly pulling out the dehumidifying unit 330 from the module case 201.

The size and shape of the dehumidifier cover 241 and the size and shape of the dehumidifier inlet 240 vary within a range that allows the dehumidifier 330 to be withdrawn and retracted.

The dehumidifier cover 241 may be formed in the form of a square plate.

The length of the dehumidifying agent cover 241 in the first direction (X) may be equal to or greater than the length of the dehumidifying unit 330, and the length of the dehumidifying agent cover 241 in the second direction (Y) may be greater than the length of the dehumidifying unit 330. ) can be equal to or larger than the length of.

As described above, in the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the heating unit 320 and the dehumidifying unit 330 are formed at different positions in the plan view and form the bottom surface of the inner cabinet 100. When the dehumidifier cover 241 is opened on the module cover 202, the dehumidifier 330 located immediately below can be pulled out from the module housing 200, and the dehumidifier 330 can be easily replaced by the user. You can.

In addition, when the dehumidifier cover 241 is open, only the third module chamber 214 is exposed, and the first module chamber 212 and the second module chamber 213 are not exposed, so the first module chamber 212 ) and the heating unit 320 accommodated in the second module chamber 213 are not exposed. That is, since the blowing unit 310 and the heating unit 320 are not directly exposed to the user, safety accidents caused by unintentional operation of the blowing unit 310 and/or the heating unit 320 can be prevented.

The dehumidifier cover 241 may be configured to shield the dehumidifier 330 from a spaced distance from the dehumidifier cover 241 . The space between the dehumidifier cover 241 and the dehumidifier 330 may form part of the connection passage (F10).

As described above, the intake port 203 forms an inlet through which air inside the inner cabinet 100 is sucked into the module housing 200. The intake port 203 may form the beginning of the connection passage (F10). The intake port 203 may be formed in the form of a hole penetrating upward and downward from the bottom surface of the inner cabinet 100 (top surface of the module cover 202).

At the intake port 203, a grid, such as a grid or mesh, may be formed.

The intake port 203 may be formed parallel to the second direction (Y). That is, the intake port 203 may be formed in the form of a long hole along the second direction (Y) in the module cover 202.

The intake port 203 may be formed at the edge of the module cover 202. The intake port 203 may be formed along the second direction (Y) at the edge of the module cover 202.

The intake port 203 may be formed in the front or rear portion of the module cover 202 based on the first direction (X).

The intake port 203 may be located relatively close to the door 30 in the module cover 202. That is, the intake port 203 may be located relatively forward in the module cover 202.

The upper surface of the module cover 202 may be inclined downward toward the intake port 203. That is, the part of the module cover 202 where the intake port 203 is formed can be made lowest. Accordingly, if there is moisture on the module cover 202 or the main shelf 40, such water may flow along the surface of the module cover 202 by gravity and flow into the intake port 203.

In the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a module chamber 210 is provided inside the module housing 200, and the module chamber 210 includes a first module chamber 212 and a second module chamber 213. ) and a third module chamber 214. The first module chamber 212, the second module chamber 213, and the third module chamber 214 may be formed at different positions in the plan view. That is, inside the module housing 200, the blowing unit 310, the heating unit 320, and the dehumidifying unit 330 may be located at different positions in the plan view. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the blowing unit 310, the heating unit 320, and the dehumidifying unit ( 330) are located together in the module chamber 210 of the module housing 200. Accordingly, the blowing unit 310, the heating unit 320, and the dehumidifying unit 330 are located very close to each other.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the module case 201 of the module housing 200 may be made integrally by injection molding. In this case, the bottom portion of the module housing 200 may be formed as one piece, the bottom portions may not be assembled together, and no gaps, etc. may be formed on the bottom.

By doing as described above, it is possible to effectively prevent condensate from leaking from the module housing 200. Additionally, the vertical height of the module housing 200 can be minimized.

If moisture remains in an unintended location inside the shoe care device (1), this moisture may cause bacteria to multiply or cause odor, so measures for this problem are necessary, and the shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention (1) takes these points into consideration to effectively prevent water leaks.

In the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the air in the module chamber 210 can be made to move sequentially through the first module chamber 212, the second module chamber 213, and the third module chamber 214. there is. Therefore, since the third module chamber 214 and the drying passage (F10b) can be connected in the shortest distance, the drying efficiency by the dehumidifying unit 330 is excellent, and also, when the dehumidifying unit 330 is regenerated, the heating unit 320 The air heated by this moves directly to the dehumidifying unit 330, thereby forming the shoe care device 1 with excellent regeneration efficiency of the dehumidifying unit 330.

In the shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the module housing 200 includes a suction module chamber 211, and the bottom surface of the suction module chamber 211 is oriented toward the first module chamber 212. It can be done sloping downward. Therefore, the air flowing in through the intake port 203 hits the bottom of the intake module chamber 211 and naturally moves to the first module chamber 212, and the condensate flowing into the intake port 203 moves to the first module chamber 212. By moving to (212), the condensate can be easily drained.

The shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a condenser 400, and the module case 201 may include a first condensate discharge hole 233. Additionally, the module case 201 may include a second condensate discharge hole 234. Accordingly, the dehumidifying unit 330 can be effectively regenerated and the condensed water inside the module housing 200 can be easily discharged to the condenser 400.

In the shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, steam generated by the steam generator 700 is supplied to the receiving space 101 of the inner cabinet 100, and for this purpose, the shoe care device 1 has a steam inlet 204. ) includes.

The steam inlet 204 forms an inlet through which steam is supplied to the receiving space 101 of the inner cabinet 100.

In the shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the steam inlet 204 is formed in the module housing 200.

The steam inlet 204 may be formed at the rear of the module housing 200 based on the first direction (X). The steam inlet 204 may be formed to penetrate the module housing 200 vertically. The steam inlet 204 may be formed to penetrate the module case 201 and the module cover 202 vertically. The steam inlet 204 may be formed in the left and right central portions at the rear of the module housing 200.

The steam inlet 204 may be formed at the rear edge of the module housing 200 and may be formed immediately behind the location where the third module chamber 214 is formed. The third module chamber 214 and the steam inlet 204 are configured to be shielded from each other.

In the module housing 200, the module cover 202 forms the bottom surface of the receiving space 101, and when the module housing 200 is coupled to the inner cabinet 100, the steam inlet 204 is of the inner cabinet 100. It forms a structure formed at the rear of the floor.

The steam generator 700 and the steam valve 710 are located on the lower side of the module housing 200, and the steam inlet 204 is formed at the rear of the module housing 200 so that the steam generator 700 and the steam valve 710 The distance to the steam inlet 204 can be reduced, and an increase in the load required for the supply of steam can be prevented, and thus steam can be smoothly supplied from the steam generator 700 to the steam inlet 204.

Figure 11 is a diagram showing the connection relationship between each component and the flow of fluid in the shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The connection passage (F10) forms an air movement path connected from the intake port (203) to the nozzle (820). That is, the suction port 203 may form the inlet of the connection passage F10, and the nozzle 820 may form the outlet of the connection passage F10.

The suction port 203 may be coupled to the inner cabinet 100 in communication, and the nozzle 820 may be provided inside the inner cabinet 100. Excluding the suction port 203 and the nozzle 820, one part of the connection passage F10 may be provided inside the inner cabinet 100, and the other part may be provided outside the inner cabinet 100. .

The air inside the inner cabinet 100 moves to the connection passage F10 through the intake port 203, and the air that passes through the connection passage F10 moves back into the inner cabinet 100 through the nozzle 820. As this air flow is repeated, a circulating air flow is created in the shoe care device (1).

A hole through which air is discharged into the receiving space 101 of the inner cabinet 100 is formed in the nozzle 820, and the nozzle 820 may form the last part of the connection passage F10.

In the shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the nozzle 820 is movable to various positions within the inner cabinet 100, and thus shoes can be managed at various positions.

As described above, the dehumidifying unit 330 is disposed in the connection passage F10. The air moving through the connecting passage (F10) passes through the dehumidifying unit 330, and the dehumidifying unit 330 absorbs moisture from the air moving through the connecting passage (F10), so that the dehumidified air is stored in the inner cabinet (100). Can be supplied internally.

The connection passage (F10) can be divided into a conversion passage (F10a) and a drying passage (F10b). The conversion passage (F10a) and the drying passage (F10b) form air movement passages sequentially connected to each other. The air inside the connection passage (F10) can move sequentially through the conversion passage (F10a) and the drying passage (F10b).

The conversion passage (F10a) is connected to the intake port 203 and forms an upstream section of the connection passage (F10). The conversion passage F10a may be a section where the blowing unit 310, the heating unit 320, and the dehumidifying unit 330 are located. The conversion passage F10a may be formed by the module housing 200, and the module chamber 210 inside the module housing 200 may form the conversion passage F10a.

The conversion passage (F10a) may be a section where humid air moves and dries. The conversion passage F10a may be a section in which air is dehumidified by the dehumidifier 330.

Meanwhile, the conversion passage F10a may be a section where regeneration of the dehumidifying unit 330 (dehumidifying agent 331) is performed.

The drying passage (F10b) forms a downstream section of the connection passage (F10) connecting the conversion passage (F10a) and the nozzle 820. The flow path formed by the dry air duct 370, the nozzle duct 810, and the nozzle 820 may form a dry flow path (F10b).

The drying passage (F10b) may be a section through which dry air from which moisture has been removed moves.

When the drying module (DM) operates in moisture absorption mode, the drying passage (F10b) communicates with the conversion passage (F10a), and when the drying module (DM) operates in regeneration mode, the drying passage (F10b) communicates with the conversion passage (F10a). The drying passage (F10b) and the conversion passage (F10a) may be blocked from each other without being in communication with.

Accordingly, when air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying unit 330 in the conversion passage F10a, the dried air moves through the drying passage F10b.

The dry air duct 370 may be fixedly coupled to the outer wall of the inner cabinet 100, and the nozzle duct 810 may be provided inside the inner cabinet 100.

As the dry air duct 370 is tightly coupled to the inner back plate 110 of the inner cabinet 100, a flow path can be formed between the dry air duct 370 and the inner cabinet 100 (inner back plate 110). There is, and this flow path may form part of the dry flow path (F10b). The dry air duct 370 has its lower part in communication with the dry air outlet 231 of the module housing 200 and its upper part in communication with the nozzle duct 810, and is connected to the inside of the module housing 200 and the nozzle duct ( 810), the interior of which is connected in communication with each other.

As described above, the moist air in the receiving space 101 of the inner cabinet 100 flows into the conversion passage (F10a) and is then dehumidified by the dehumidifier 330 and converted into dry air, and the dry air flows into the dry passage (F10b). It can be re-supplied to the receiving space 101 of the inner cabinet 100, and drying occurs as the air circulates through the receiving space 101 of the inner cabinet 100 and the connection passage (F10).

The regeneration passage (F20) forms a passage for fluid.

The regeneration passage F20 forms a passage through which air and/or condensate inside the shoe care machine 1 moves.

The regeneration passage F20 forms a passage through which air and/or condensed water passing through the dehumidifying unit 330 moves during regeneration of the dehumidifying agent 331. The regeneration flow path F20 may be formed in whole or in part in the form of a pipe, hose, tube, duct, housing, or a combination thereof.

Moisture generated during the regeneration process of the dehumidifier 331 needs to be discharged through a separate flow path separate from the drying flow path F10b, which is a flow path through which dry air moves. Accordingly, the shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a regeneration passage F20, and when the dehumidifier 331 is regenerated, the air passing through the dehumidifier 330 is directed to the nozzle 820. It is made to move through the regeneration passage (F20) without being blown.

The regeneration flow path (F20) is a flow path that branches off from the connection flow path (F10). The regeneration passage (F20) may branch from the connection passage (F10) to form a different path from the drying passage (F10b) of the connection passage (F10). The regeneration passage (F20) leads to the sump (600).

The regeneration passage (F20) may be a section connecting the conversion passage (F10a) and the sump (600).

The regeneration passage F20 may be a section through which moist air separated from the dehumidification unit 330 moves.

The condenser 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention forms a regeneration passage (F20). The moisture separated from the dehumidifier 331 may move to the condenser 400 together with the air moving along the regeneration passage (F20) and then condense. In addition, the condensed water condensed in the condenser 400 moves to the sump 600 through the regeneration passage (F20), is collected at the lower part of the sump 600, and is then discharged to the sump 70, to the outside, or to the steam generator. It can be transported to (700), etc.

In the shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the drying module (DM) operates in the regeneration mode, the regeneration passage (F20) communicates with the conversion passage (F10a), and the drying module (DM) operates in the moisture absorption mode. When operating, the regeneration passage (F20) does not communicate with the conversion passage (F10a), and the regeneration passage (F20) and the conversion passage (F10a) may be blocked from each other.

Accordingly, when regeneration of the dehumidification unit 330 is performed in the conversion passage F10a, humid air containing moisture separated from the dehumidification unit 330 moves through the regeneration passage F20.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the damper 350 may be in the form of a damper valve.

The damper 350 may be rotatably coupled to the module housing 200. The damper 350 may be coupled to the module housing 200 in a manner accommodated within the module housing 200.

As described above, in the module housing 200, a dry air outlet 231 is formed as a passage of the connection passage F10 and forms the inlet of the dry passage F10b, and also forms a wet air outlet 231 that forms the entrance of the regeneration passage F20. An outlet 232 is formed.

The damper 350 controls the movement path of air that has passed through the dehumidifier 331 inside the module housing 200. Depending on the operation of the damper 350, the air that has passed through the dehumidifier 331 may move into the inner cabinet 100 through the nozzle 820, or may move to the regeneration passage F20.

The damper 350 may be configured to open the regeneration passage (F20) while blocking the drying passage (F10b), or to open the drying passage (F10b) while blocking the regeneration passage (F20).

The damper 350 may be configured to selectively shield the dry air outlet 231 and the wet air outlet 232. The damper 350 may be configured to selectively seal the dry air outlet 231 and the wet air outlet 232.

The damper 350 may be configured to selectively block either the dry air outlet 231 or the wet air outlet 232. When the damper 350 opens the dry air outlet 231 while blocking the wet air outlet 232, the air that has passed through the dehumidifier 331 can move into the inner cabinet 100 through the nozzle 820, and the damper ( When 350 opens the wet air outlet 232 while blocking the dry air outlet 231, the air that has passed through the dehumidifier 331 may be condensed while moving through the regeneration passage (F20).

In the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the damper 350 may be hinged and rotatable around a hinge axis 350a formed on one side. The hinge axis 350a of the damper 350 may be parallel to the third direction (Z). And the shoe manager 1 may include a damper motor 351 configured to rotate the damper 350 around the hinge axis 350a of the damper 350. The damper motor 351 may be an electric motor and may be configured to rotate the damper 350 in both directions.

When the damper 350 opens the dry air outlet 231 and seals the wet air outlet 232, the air inside the inner cabinet 100 is discharged through the intake port 203 and the module housing 200 (blowing unit 310). and dehumidifying unit 330), dry air outlet 231, dry air duct 370, nozzle duct 810, and nozzle 820, while moving and circulating in the connection passage (F10).

When the damper 350 seals the dry air outlet 231 and opens the wet air outlet 232, the module housing 200 (blowing unit 310, heating unit 320, and dehumidifying unit 330), wet air It sequentially passes through the outlet 232 and the condenser 400 to move and circulate through the conversion passage (F10a) and the regeneration passage (F20).

In an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 10 controls the damper motor 351 so that the damper 350 closes the dry air outlet 231 and opens the wet air outlet 232 when the heating unit 320 is turned on. can do. In addition, the control unit 10 may control the damper motor 351 so that the damper 350 opens the dry air outlet 231 and closes the wet air outlet 232 when the heating unit 320 is turned off.

Therefore, by the control unit 10 controlling the damper motor 351, the damper 350 can open the drying passage (F10b) and close the regeneration passage (F20) when the heating unit 320 is turned off, and the heating unit ( When 320) is turned on, the drying passage (F10b) can be closed and the regeneration passage (F20) can be opened.

Control of the damper motor 351 can be performed individually in each of the first management device 2a and the second management device 2b.

Referring to FIG. 11, in the drying module A (DM1) of the first management device (2a), the damper 350 closes the wet air outlet 232 and opens the dry air outlet 231, and the second management device 2b )'s drying module B (DM2), when the damper 350 opens the wet air outlet 232 and closes the dry air outlet 231, the air is dried in the conversion passage (F10a) of the first management device (2a). Air flows along the flow path F10b, and the air from the conversion flow path F10a of the second management device 2b can flow along the regeneration flow path F20. And at this time, drying module A (DM1) of the first management device (2a) may operate in the moisture absorption mode and drying module B (DM2) of the second management device (2b) may operate in the regeneration mode.

Conversely, in the drying module A (DM1) of the first management device (2a), the damper 350 opens the wet air outlet 232 and seals the dry air outlet 231, and the drying module of the second management device (2b) In B (DM2), when the damper 350 seals the wet air outlet 232 and opens the dry air outlet 231, air flows from the conversion passage (F10a) of the first management device (2a) to the regeneration passage (F20). The air may flow along the drying passage (F10b) in the conversion passage (F10a) of the second management device (2b). And at this time, drying module A (DM1) of the first management device (2a) may operate in a regenerative mode and drying module B (DM2) of the second management device (2b) may operate in a moisture absorption mode.

In both the drying module A (DM1) of the first management device (2a) and the drying module B (DM2) of the second management device (2b), the damper 350 seals the wet air outlet 232 and the dry air outlet 231 ), both drying module A (DM1) and drying module B (DM2) can operate in moisture absorption mode.

In both drying module A (DM1) of the first management device (2a) and drying module B (DM2) of the second management device (2b), the damper 350 seals the dry air outlet (231) and wet air outlet (232). ), both drying module A (DM1) and drying module B (DM2) can operate in regeneration mode.

In the shoe management device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first management device 2a and the second management device 2b each individually include an inner cabinet 100, a connection passage F10, a blower 310, and It includes a dehumidifying unit 330. And the shoe care device 1 includes a steam generator 700 and a steam valve 710. Accordingly, in each of the first management device 2a and the second management device 2b, the degree of supply of steam, the degree of dehumidification by the dehumidifier 330, and the degree of air flow circulating in the connection passage F10 are changed. It may be done differently, and shoe management may be done under different conditions in the first management device 2a and the second management device 2b.

In addition, the first management device 2a and the second management device 2b each include a module housing 200, a blowing unit 310, a heating unit 320, a dehumidifying unit 330, and a drying passage (F10b). This is done. The air and condensate moving from the first management device 2a and the air and condensate moving from the second management device 2b move along different paths, so that the first management device 2a and the second management device 2b In each case, the intended precise control can be achieved. At this time, the first management device (2a) and the second management device (2b) share the steam generator 700, thereby enabling efficient use of the steam generator 700 in the shoe care device (1), and the shoe care device ( 1) efficient use of space can be achieved.

In addition, as described above, when shoes are dried in one of the first management device 2a and the second management device 2b, regeneration of the dehumidifying unit 330 can be performed in the other, and efficient management of shoes is possible. and shoe care device 1 can be used efficiently.

In the shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first management device 2a and the second management device 2b each include an individual regeneration passage F20 and a damper 350.

The control unit 10 can control the heating unit 320 (heater 321) and the damper 350 to operate in conjunction with each other.

The control unit 10 opens the drying passage (F10b) and closes the regeneration passage (F20) when the heating unit 320 is turned off, and closes the drying passage (F10b) and opens the regeneration passage (F20) when the heating unit 320 is turned on. The damper 350 can be controlled to open (F20).

The control unit 10 controls the air that flows into the module chamber 210 from the receiving space 101 and passes through the dehumidifying unit 330 when the heating unit 320 is turned off (the heater 321 of the heating unit 320). When the shoe is turned off) it moves along the drying passage (F10b) and when the heating unit 320 is turned on (when the heater 321 of the heating unit 320 is turned on) it moves along the regeneration passage (F20). Each configuration of the manager (1) can be controlled.

This control can be performed individually in each of the first management device 2a and the second management device 2b. Accordingly, the movement path of the air inside the module chamber 210 is changed depending on whether the heating unit 320 is operating or not, so that drying of shoes and regeneration of the dehumidifying unit 330 can be effectively achieved.

The control unit 10 can control the steam valve 710 and the heating unit 320 (heater 321) to operate in conjunction with each other.

The control unit 10 is configured to cause the valve disc 715 to close or open the first valve outlet 713 when the heating unit 320 of the first management device 2a is turned off, and to turn off the heating unit 320 of the first management device 2a. When (320) is turned on, the valve disc 715 closes the first valve outlet 713, and when the heating unit 320 of the second management device 2b is turned off, the valve disc 715 closes the second valve outlet. The steam valve 710 can be controlled to close or open (714) and have the valve disc 715 close the second valve outlet 714 when the heating unit 320 of the second management device 2b is turned on. there is.

In this way, the supply of steam to the receiving space 101 of the inner cabinet 100 and the operation of the heating unit 320 inside the module housing 200 are interconnected to dry and dehumidify the shoes 330. Regeneration can be achieved effectively.

The shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a first sensor 361 and a second sensor 362 (see FIG. 9).

The first sensor 361 may be installed in the second module chamber 213 of the module housing 200, and the second sensor 362 may be installed in the third module chamber 214 of the module housing 200. The first sensor 361 is configured to measure the temperature and/or humidity of the second module chamber 213, and the second sensor 362 is configured to measure the temperature and/or humidity of the third module chamber 214. You can.

The first sensor 361 measures the temperature and/or humidity of the air before passing through the dehumidifying unit 330, and the second sensor 362 measures the temperature and/or humidity of the air after passing through the dehumidifying unit 330. do.

The control unit 10 controls the temperature and/or humidity of the second module chamber 213 measured by the first sensor 361, the temperature and/or humidity of the third module chamber 214 measured by the second sensor 362, and /Or by comparing the humidity, the state and change in temperature/humidity inside the module housing 200 can be identified, and the operating state of the drying module (DM) can be checked.

The control unit 10 controls the temperature and humidity of the second module chamber 213 measured by the first sensor 361 and the temperature and humidity of the third module chamber 214 measured by the second sensor 362. By identifying the change in humidity inside the module housing 200, the degree of dehumidification by the dehumidifier 330 can be confirmed, and the degree of regeneration of the dehumidifier 330 can also be confirmed.

In one embodiment, when the drying module (DM) is operated in the moisture absorption mode, the humidity of the second module chamber 213 detected by the first sensor 361 and the third humidity detected by the second sensor 362 When the change in humidity (eg, decrease in humidity) of the module chamber 214 is below the standard value, the controller 10 may control the moisture absorption mode to be stopped and the regeneration mode to be performed.

In one embodiment, when the drying module (DM) is operated in the regeneration mode, the humidity of the second module chamber 213 detected by the first sensor 361 and the third humidity detected by the second sensor 362 If the change in humidity (eg, increase in humidity) of the module chamber 214 is below the standard value, the controller 10 may control the playback mode to be stopped.

The shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a third sensor 363 capable of measuring the amount of moisture adsorbed on the dehumidifier 331, and the control unit 10 measures the amount of moisture absorbed by the dehumidifier 331. The regeneration mode can be controlled to be performed until the amount of moisture falls below the set value.

In particular, the control unit 10 can control all heating units 320 to operate until the moisture amount measured by the third sensor 363 falls below the set value.

In this case, the third sensor 363 may include a moisture sensor installed adjacent to the dehumidifier 331 as shown in FIG. 11 and capable of measuring the amount of moisture adsorbed on the dehumidifier 331, the type and number of which are It can be done in various ways depending on need.

In this way, when the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment detects that the amount of moisture adsorbed on the dehumidifier 331 exceeds the standard value, it preferentially regenerates all the dehumidifiers 331 until it falls below the standard value, so that the shoe Even during the operation of the shoe care device 1 for refreshing, the dehumidifier 331 can always be maintained in an appropriate state for dehumidification.

Figure 12 is a diagram showing the progress of the stroke according to the type of operation signal in the control method of the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 13 is a diagram showing the progress of the stroke after switching to the operation mode in the control method of the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 14 is a diagram illustrating a first performance mode in the control method of the shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 15 is a diagram illustrating a second performance mode in the control method of the shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 16 is a diagram illustrating a third performance mode in the control method of the shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 17 is a diagram showing the temperature change of air passing through the dehumidifying unit 330 in the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 18 is a diagram showing a change in humidity depending on the temperature difference of air passing through the dehumidifying unit 330 in the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an inner cabinet 100, a connecting passage (F10), a blowing unit 310, a dehumidifying unit 330, a heating unit 320, a regeneration passage (F20), It may include a control unit 10 and a control panel 33.

In this case, the control unit 10 can control the regeneration process and the drying process depending on the type of operation signal input to the control panel 33.

The control unit 10 is a part that controls the shoe care device 1, and controls the module chamber 210 to selectively open and close the connection passage (F10) and the regeneration passage (F20) depending on whether the dehumidifying unit 330 is heated. You can.

That is, the control unit 10 can selectively open and close the connecting passage F10 and the regeneration passage F20 depending on whether the dehumidifying unit 330 is in a regenerative state.

Accordingly, the control unit 10 performs a drying process in which the air moves along the connection passage (F10) and is dehumidified to dry the receiving space 101, and the air moves along the regeneration passage (F20) and is heated to form the dehumidifying unit (330). The regeneration process for regenerating can be controlled to be selectively performed.

The control panel 33 is a part where an operation signal can be input by the user, and the user can input an operation signal for each component of the shoe care device 1 by manipulating the control panel 33.

In this case, the control panel 33 may include a touch screen. A control unit (control unit 10) is provided in the inner space of the door 30 in connection with the control panel 33 to control each component of the shoe manager 1. The control unit 10 may be provided inside the machine room 50.

In addition, a UI (user interface) is placed on the control panel 33, and the user can input operating signals for each component of the shoe manager 1 by manipulating the UI placed on the control panel 33. .

Meanwhile, when the user inputs an operation signal to the control panel 33, a specific operation signal can be input by considering the administrative order and/or time to operate the shoe care machine 1.

Therefore, since the type of operation signal input to the control panel 33 reflects the user's desired administrative order and/or time, it is necessary to ensure that the shoe care device 1 is operated according to the user's intention.

Accordingly, it may be desirable for the control unit 10 to control the regeneration process and the drying process by reflecting the user's intention through the type of operation signal input to the control panel 33.

In this way, the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment has a regeneration and drying cycle that is optimized to reflect the user's intention according to the type of operation signal input by the user, so that the user can enjoy more convenient and efficient operation. You can use the shoe manager (1).

In the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 10 can control the regeneration process and the drying process to be performed at least once when an operation signal is input to the control panel 33.

In other words, if the treatment of shoes in the shoe care machine 1 reaches an appropriate level through the first regeneration and drying cycle, the operation of the shoe care machine 1 can be terminated, but otherwise, the shoe care machine 1 may not reach an appropriate level. The regeneration process and drying process can be performed repeatedly until the drying process is completed.

In this way, the shoe care machine 1 according to this embodiment performs the regeneration process and the drying process at least once in the operating mode, so the process can be repeatedly performed until the shoes are properly treated.

The shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a steam generator 700 configured to supply steam to the inner cabinet 100.

In this case, the control unit 10 can control the steam stroke in which steam is supplied by the steam generator 700.

That is, the control unit 10 can control the steam stroke as well as the above-described regeneration stroke and drying stroke to ensure that the regeneration stroke, drying stroke, and steam stroke for processing shoes are properly performed.

In this way, since the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment performs a steam stroke in the operating mode, it can exert a sterilization effect due to the high temperature of steam and a refreshing effect due to swelling of the shoe material.

In the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the operation signal input to the control panel 33 includes at least one of the type of shoe and the type of processing course, the control unit 10 responds to the operation signal. The regeneration stroke, drying stroke, and steam stroke can be controlled in the first performance mode in which the strokes are performed in a preset order to correspond.

Here, the order set in advance to correspond to the operation signal refers to the order of administration most appropriately set based on experimental data, etc. during the design or production process of the shoe care device 1.

For example, as shown in Figure 14, if the type of shoe is unusual and requires special treatment such as leather, the user can input the type of shoe such as 'leather' on the control panel 33. .

Accordingly, the shoe manager 1 can process shoes according to a preset process in the most appropriate order when the type of shoe is 'leather'.

Additionally, the user can directly select the type of treatment course for processing shoes, such as 'standard course', 'rapid course', or 'sterilization course', and input it into the control panel 33.

Accordingly, the shoe manager 1 can process shoes according to a preset process in the most appropriate order for each course selected by the user.

As such, the shoe manager 1 according to the present embodiment performs a first performance mode in which steps are performed in a preset order when the operation signal includes at least one of the type of shoe and the type of processing course. , administration that reflects the user's intention to process shoes in a specific order can be performed.

In the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the operation signal input to the control panel 33 includes a processing time, the control unit 10 distributes the strokes within the processing time of the operation signal and proceeds. The regeneration stroke, drying stroke, and steam stroke can be controlled in the second performance mode.

In other words, if the user intentionally inputs the time at which the processing of the shoes ends, the process can proceed so that the best processing of the shoes is performed within the limit of not exceeding this processing time.

For example, as shown in Figure 15, when the user inputs the target processing time as 40 minutes as the time at which shoe processing ends, the shoe manager 1 processes the shoe within the limit of 40 minutes. It can proceed.

In this case, it may be desirable for the regeneration stroke and the drying stroke to be performed in one cycle, and the steam stroke to be performed between the first regeneration stroke and the first drying stroke, so within the target processing time of 40 minutes, each stroke requires a total of 37 cycles. It can be distributed separately for several minutes.

Also, if the user enters the target processing time as 35 minutes as the time at which shoe processing ends, considering the above, each process will be divided and carried out for a total of 27 minutes within the target processing time of 30 minutes. You can.

In this case, if one more cycle of regeneration and drying is performed, the target processing time may be exceeded, so the cycle can be controlled to last only up to 27 minutes.

On the other hand, as described above, it is possible to ensure that the total administrative time does not exceed the target processing time, but in addition, in cases where the user changes the settings in advance, the total administrative time can be minimized to exceed the target processing time. You can also control it to proceed within limits.

That is, if the target processing time in FIG. 15 is 35 minutes, one cycle of the regeneration cycle and the drying cycle can be performed one more time for a total of 37 minutes.

In this way, the shoe manager 1 according to the present embodiment performs a second performance mode in which steps are distributed within the processing time when the operation signal includes a processing time, so that the shoes are processed within a specific processing time. Administration can be performed that reflects the user's intention for processing.

In the shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, if the operation signal input to the control panel 33 does not include the type of shoe, the type of processing course, and the processing time, the control unit 10 The regeneration process, drying process, and steaming process can be controlled in a third performance mode in which the process is performed until the process can be assumed to have been completed.

Here, the state in which it can be assumed that the processing of the shoes has been completed means detecting the temperature and/or humidity of the shoes, the accommodation space (101), the connection passage (F10), etc. through a separate component such as various sensors, and processing them appropriately. It refers to a state in which it can be judged that has been achieved.

For example, as shown in FIG. 16, it is possible to determine whether appropriate processing has been performed by detecting the air temperature difference (T2-T1) before and after passing through the dehumidifier 330.

When the user simply operates the shoe care device 1 without inputting a special operating signal, it can be said that the user intends to ensure optimal processing of the shoes regardless of the administrative order or processing time.

Accordingly, the shoe care machine 1 can be automatically terminated after processing until the optimal processing state for the shoes is reached.

In this way, the shoe management device 1 according to this embodiment, when the operation signal does not include the type of shoe, the type of processing course, and the processing time, performs the process to a state where it can be assumed that the processing of the shoe has been completed. Since the third execution mode is performed, administration that reflects the user's intention to optimally process shoes can be performed regardless of order or processing time.

In the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 10 can control the regeneration process to be performed before the drying process.

That is, the regeneration process and the drying process are performed in one cycle, and in this cycle, the regeneration process is performed prior to the drying process, so the dehumidifying unit 330, which is regenerated before the drying process, always performs the dehumidifying function in the best condition. It can be done.

In the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the controller 10 can control the steam stroke to be performed between the first regeneration stroke and the first drying stroke.

That is, in the operating mode, the steam stroke is performed between the first regeneration stroke and the first drying stroke, so the humidity that can be relatively high in the steam stroke is repeatedly lowered in the subsequent drying stroke, thereby improving the treatment efficiency for shoes. there is.

Hereinafter, a method of controlling the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

First, in the standby mode, an operation signal is input by the user to switch to the operation mode (S100). In this case, the operating signal can be input by the user through the control panel 33.

Next, a regeneration stroke (S310) in which the air moves along the regeneration passage (F20) and is heated to regenerate the dehumidifying unit 330, and the air moves along the connection passage (F10) and is dehumidified to dry the receiving space (101). The drying process (S330) is performed.

In this case, steps S310 and S330 may be performed depending on the type of operating signal. That is, the type of operating signal can be distinguished in steps S201 and S202 shown in FIG. 12, and steps S310 and S330 can be performed accordingly.

Accordingly, since the type of operation signal input by the user reflects the user's desired administrative order and/or time, steps S310 and S330 may be performed according to the user's intention.

In the method of controlling the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, steps S310 and S330 may be performed at least once after switching to step S100.

In other words, after performing steps S310 and S330 in the shoe manager 1 once, if it is determined that the processing of shoes has reached an appropriate level in step S340, the operation of the shoe manager 1 may be terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the processing of the shoes has not reached an appropriate level in step S340, steps S310-1 and S330 may be repeatedly performed until the appropriate level is reached.

The control method of the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a step (S320) in which steam is supplied to the receiving space 101.

That is, the shoe care machine 1 can proceed with steps S310, S320, and S330 to ensure that the regeneration process, drying process, and steam process for processing shoes are properly performed.

In the control method of the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, steps S310, S320, and S330 are configured to correspond to the operation signal when the operation signal includes at least one of the type of shoe and the type of processing course. It can be performed in the first performance mode (S301), in which the administration is performed in a preset order.

That is, as shown in FIG. 12, when it is determined in step S201 that the operation signal includes at least one of the type of shoe and the type of processing course, the first performance mode (S301) is performed to apply the shoe to the shoe in a specific order. It can reflect the user's intention for processing.

In the control method of the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, steps S310, S320, and S330 are steps of distributing the strokes within the processing time of the operating signal when the operating signal includes a processing time. 2 It can be performed in execution mode (S302).

That is, as shown in FIG. 12, when it is determined in step S202 that the operation signal includes a processing time, the second performance mode (S302) is performed and the user who wishes to process the shoes within a specific processing time can reflect the intention of

In the control method of the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, steps S310, S320, and S330 process the shoes when the operation signal does not include the type of shoe, the type of processing course, and the processing time. It can be performed in a third execution mode (S303) in which the process proceeds to a state where it can be assumed to have been completed.

That is, as shown in FIG. 12, when it is determined in steps S201 and S202 that the operation signal does not include the type of shoe, type of processing course, and processing time, the third performance mode (S303) is performed to It can reflect the user's intention to achieve optimal processing of shoes regardless of processing time.

In the control method of the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, step S310 may be performed prior to step S330.

That is, the S310 step is performed as one cycle, and in this cycle, the S310 step is performed prior to the S330 step, so the dehumidifying unit 330, which is regenerated before the drying cycle, always functions in the best condition. can be performed.

In the control method of the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, step S320 may be performed between step S310 of the first round and step S330 of the first round.

In other words, the processing efficiency for shoes can be improved by repeatedly lowering the humidity, which can be relatively high in the S320 step, in the subsequent S330 step.

The shoe care device (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an inner cabinet 100, a connecting passage (F10), a blowing unit 310, a dehumidifying unit 330, a heating unit 320, a regeneration passage (F20), and It may include a control unit 10.

In this case, the control unit 10 can control the regeneration process to be performed before the drying process.

If the shoe care machine 1 is in standby mode for a long time, a large amount of moisture may be adsorbed in the dehumidifying unit 330. If the drying process of the shoe care machine 1 is performed immediately in this state, the drying function through the dehumidifying unit 330 may not be performed smoothly.

Accordingly, when the shoe care machine 1 switches from the standby mode to the operating mode, it may be desirable to always preemptively perform a regeneration process.

In addition, even when the shoe care machine 1 is switched to the operating mode and the drying cycle is performed after the regeneration cycle, it may not be desirable to continuously perform the drying cycle for a long time.

During the drying process, moisture in the air is collected in the dehumidifier 330. As the amount of moisture collected increases, the drying function through the dehumidifier 330 may deteriorate.

Therefore, it is preferable that the shoe care machine 1 performs the drying process for a predetermined period of time and then performs the regeneration process again and then performs the drying process.

In this case, it is unnecessary to perform the regeneration process after the shoe treatment is completed because the performance of the dehumidifying unit 330 may deteriorate again when the shoe care machine 1 is switched to the standby mode. You can.

Considering the above circumstances comprehensively, it is preferable that the regeneration process and the drying process are performed in one cycle so that the shoe care machine 1 always performs the regeneration process first and then performs the drying process.

As such, in the shoe care machine 1 according to this embodiment, the regeneration process and the drying process are performed in one cycle, and in this cycle, the regeneration process is performed prior to the drying process, so the regeneration process is performed prior to the drying process. The dehumidifying unit 330 can always perform the dehumidifying function in the best condition.

The shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a control panel 33 through which an operation signal can be input by the user.

In this case, the control unit 10 can control the regeneration process and the drying process to be performed at least once when an operation signal is input to the control panel 33.

In this way, the shoe care machine 1 according to this embodiment performs the regeneration process and the drying process at least once in the operating mode, so the process can be repeatedly performed until the shoes are properly treated.

The shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a steam generator 700 configured to supply steam to the inner cabinet 100.

In this case, the control unit 10 can control the steam stroke in which steam is supplied by the steam generator 700.

In this way, since the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment performs a steam stroke in the operating mode, it can exert a sterilization effect due to the high temperature of steam and a refreshing effect due to swelling of the shoe material.

In the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the controller 10 can control the steam stroke to be performed between the first regeneration stroke and the first drying stroke.

As such, in the shoe care device 1 according to the present embodiment, in the operating mode, the steam stroke is performed between the first regeneration stroke and the first drying stroke, so the humidity that may be relatively high in the steam stroke is stored in the subsequent drying stroke. The processing efficiency for shoes can be improved by repeatedly lowering the .

In the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the steam stroke includes a steam generation stroke in which steam is generated by raising the temperature to the set temperature in the steam generator 700, and steam generated by reaching the set temperature is generated in the inner It may include a steam supply operation to supply steam to the cabinet 100.

In order to supply steam to the receiving space 101, it is necessary to heat water in the steam generator 700 to generate steam. The generation of such steam may take a relatively long time compared to the time to supply steam, in that the temperature must be raised to the set temperature.

Therefore, it may be desirable to divide the steam process into a steam generation process and a steam supply process and sufficiently generate steam before the steam supply process.

As such, the shoe care machine 1 according to this embodiment can generate steam in a sufficient state before supplying steam to the receiving space 101 because the steam process includes a steam generation process and a steam supply process. .

In the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 10 can control the steam supply stroke to be performed while the blower 310 is driven.

In the steam generation process, it is sufficient to raise the temperature of the steam generator 700, and other components of the shoe care machine 1, such as the blower 310, do not need to be operated. Rather, if other components of the shoe care machine 1, such as the blower 310, are operated together unnecessarily, power efficiency may be reduced due to overload.

On the other hand, in the steam supply process, it is necessary to operate other components of the shoe care machine 1, such as the blower 310 related to shoe processing, together. In other words, it is necessary to ensure that the shoes are processed smoothly by generating a circulating air flow even during the steam supply process.

Accordingly, it may be desirable to divide the steam stroke into a steam generation stroke and a steam supply stroke, so that the steam supply stroke is performed together with the driving of the blower 310.

As such, in the shoe care machine 1 according to this embodiment, the steam supply process is performed while the blower 310 is driven, so that circulating airflow can be smoothly generated while steam is supplied.

In the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 10 can control the steam generation process to be performed while the first regeneration process is being performed.

As described above, when other components of the shoe care machine 1 are operated together during the steam generation process, power efficiency may be reduced due to overload.

However, performing the steam generation process alone, which takes a relatively long time, may lengthen the overall processing time for the shoes.

Accordingly, it may be desirable to proceed with the steam generation process along with other processes to the extent that power efficiency is not reduced.

Meanwhile, as described above, it may be desirable for the steam stroke to be performed between the first regeneration stroke and the first drying stroke. In this case, if the steam generation process is performed together with the first drying process, it may be inappropriate in that the steam supply process must be performed after the drying process is completed.

Accordingly, it may be desirable to perform the steam generation process together with the first regeneration process.

In this way, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, the steam generation process is performed while the first regeneration process is being performed, thereby minimizing the time required for the process before the actual shoe treatment begins. You can.

Hereinafter, a method of controlling the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

First, it switches from standby mode to operating mode (S100). That is, the shoe manager 1 in the standby mode can be switched to the operating mode and the process for processing shoes can begin.

Next, a regeneration stroke (S310) in which the air moves along the regeneration passage (F20) and is heated to regenerate the dehumidifying unit 330, and the air moves along the connection passage (F10) and is dehumidified to dry the receiving space (101). The drying process (S330) is performed.

In this case, step S310 may be performed prior to step S330. In other words, the shoe care machine 1 always performs the regeneration process first and then performs the drying process, so that the regeneration process and the drying process can be performed in one cycle.

In the control method of the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, step S100 may be performed by inputting an operation signal by the user. In this case, the operating signal can be input by the user through the control panel 33.

And, after switching to step S100, steps S310 and S330 may be performed at least once.

That is, in step S340, it is determined whether the processing of the shoes has reached an appropriate level, and steps S310 and S330 can be performed once, or steps S310-1 and S330 can be performed repeatedly.

The control method of the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a step (S320) in which steam is supplied to the receiving space 101.

That is, the shoe care machine 1 can proceed with steps S310, S320, and S330 to ensure that the regeneration process, drying process, and steam process for processing shoes are properly performed.

In the control method of the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, step S320 may be performed between step S310 of the first round and step S330 of the first round.

In other words, the processing efficiency for shoes can be improved by repeatedly lowering the humidity, which can be relatively high in the S320 step, in the subsequent S330 step.

In the control method of the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, step S320 includes a step (S321) in which a steam generation process is performed to generate steam by raising the temperature in the steam generator 700 to the set temperature, and It may include a step (322) in which a steam supply process is performed to supply steam generated after reaching the set temperature to the receiving space (101).

In other words, by dividing the steam administration into a steam generation administration and a steam supply administration, it is possible to sufficiently generate steam before the steam supply administration proceeds.

In the control method of the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, step S322 may be performed while the blower 310 is driven.

That is, during the steam supply process, the blower 310 is driven to generate a circulating air flow so that the shoes can be processed smoothly.

In the control method of the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, step S321 may be performed during step S310 in which the first regeneration process is performed.

In other words, step S321 can be performed together with step S310 to the extent that power efficiency is not reduced, so that the overall processing time for shoes can be minimized.

The shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an inner cabinet 100, a connection passage F10, a blower 310, a dehumidifier 330, a control unit 10, a first sensor 361, and It may include a second sensor 362.

In this case, the control unit 10 performs the drying process to a state where it can be estimated that the processing of the shoes is completed through the temperature difference of the air measured by the first sensor 361 and the second sensor 362 during the drying process. You can control it to run.

Specifically, the control unit 10 is a part that controls the shoe care machine 1, and can control a drying process in which air moves along the connection passage F10 and is dehumidified to dry the receiving space 101.

The first sensor 361 is a part of the connection passage (F10) where air flows into the dehumidifying unit 330 and measures the temperature of the air. It measures the temperature of the air before passing through the dehumidifying unit 330. (See Figure 9)

The second sensor 362 is a part of the connection passage (F10) where air is discharged from the dehumidifier 330 and measures the temperature of the air. It measures the temperature of the air after passing through the dehumidifier 330. (See Figure 9)

As shown in FIG. 17, the higher the humidity in the air passing through the dehumidifier 331 (particularly, zeolite) of the dehumidifier 330, the higher the temperature of the air may be due to the heat generation of the dehumidifier 331.

Accordingly, it can be estimated that the greater the temperature difference between the air flowing into the dehumidifying unit 330 and the air discharged from the dehumidifying unit 330, the higher the humidity in the air. On the other hand, as the drying process proceeds appropriately and the humidity in the air decreases, the temperature difference between the air flowing into the dehumidifying unit 330 and the air discharged from the dehumidifying unit 330 may decrease.

Therefore, if the temperature difference between the air flowing into the dehumidifying unit 330 and the air discharged from the dehumidifying unit 330 is measured through the first sensor 361 and the second sensor 362, it is assumed that the shoe processing is completed. You can determine whether you have reached a state where you can do it.

And, based on the measurement result of the temperature difference as described above, the control unit 10 can control the number and/or execution time of the drying process until the treatment of the shoes reaches an appropriate level.

In this way, the shoe care device 1 according to the present embodiment is in a state in which it can be estimated that the treatment of the shoes has been completed through the temperature difference between the air flowing into the dehumidifying unit 330 and the air discharged from the dehumidifying unit 330. Since the drying process is performed up to this point, the operation of the shoe care machine 1 can be automatically terminated without any separate manipulation by the user.

In the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the temperature difference is detected to be below the set value, the control unit 10 may assume that processing of the shoes has been completed and control the drying cycle to end.

In this case, the set value refers to an arbitrary temperature difference corresponding to the relative humidity at which the treatment of the shoes can be treated as having reached an appropriate level, through prior experimental data, etc.

For example, as shown in FIG. 18, when a drying process is performed, the relative humidity may be lowered. In this case, if the case where the relative humidity is 10% or less is treated as if the treatment of the shoes has reached an appropriate level, the corresponding temperature difference set value may be 5°C.

Accordingly, when the air temperature difference measured by the first sensor 361 and the second sensor 362 is less than the set value of 5°C, it is assumed that the shoe processing has been completed and the drying cycle can be ended.

In this way, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, when the temperature difference is below the set value, the drying cycle is terminated, so the operation end point of the shoe care device 1 can be determined more clearly.

The shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a control panel 33 through which an operation signal can be input by the user.

In this case, the control unit 10 can control the regeneration process and the drying process to be performed at least once when an operation signal is input to the control panel 33.

In this way, the shoe care machine 1 according to this embodiment performs the regeneration process and the drying process at least once in the operating mode, so the process can be repeatedly performed until the shoes are properly treated.

In the shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the temperature difference is continuously detected to be below the set value or more than the first set number of times, the control unit 10 estimates that processing of the shoes is completed and the drying cycle ends. It can be controlled as much as possible.

As described above, if the temperature difference of the air measured by the first sensor 361 and the second sensor 362 is below the set value, the drying process can be terminated immediately, but the drying process can be terminated immediately. Reliability may be reduced due to measurement errors in the sensor 362 or when the temperature is measured in momentary special situations.

Therefore, instead of ending the drying process immediately when the temperature difference of the air measured by the first sensor 361 and the second sensor 362 is below the set value, the first set number of times is when the temperature difference is below the set value. It may be desirable to end the drying cycle only when abnormalities are continuously detected.

In this case, the first setting number of times may be appropriately set (e.g., 3 times) through experimental data in advance, and may be changed appropriately in consideration of the operating environment of the shoe care device 1 and the user's preference. You can.

In this way, the shoe care device 1 according to the present embodiment terminates the drying process when the temperature difference is continuously below the set value more than the first set number of times, thereby ensuring reliability as to whether the shoe treatment has been completed.

In the shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the number of detections of the temperature difference reaches the second set number, the control unit 10 estimates that the processing of the shoes is completed and controls the drying cycle to end. You can.

As described above, the drying process may be terminated when it is determined that the treatment of the shoes has reached an appropriate level through the air temperature difference measured by the first sensor 361 and the second sensor 362, respectively. , there may be cases where the temperature difference does not fall below the set value due to measurement error or damage to the first sensor 361 and the second sensor 362.

In this case, continuously repeating the drying process may be inefficient as the processing time for the shoes becomes excessively long.

Therefore, regardless of the case where the temperature difference of the air measured by the first sensor 361 and the second sensor 362 is below the set value, if the number of detections of the temperature difference reaches the second set number, an additional drying cycle is performed. It may be desirable to terminate without proceeding.

In this case, the second setting number of times may be appropriately set (for example, 15 times) through experimental data in advance, and may be changed appropriately in consideration of the operating environment of the shoe care device 1 and the user's preference. You can.

In this way, when the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment detects a temperature difference as many as the second set number of times, the drying process ends, thereby preventing the process for treating shoes from proceeding too much.

In the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the drying process is paused and then re-performed, the control unit 10 can control the first set number of times and the second set number of times to not be initialized.

During operation of the shoe care machine 1, the operation may be temporarily stopped due to user operation or an unexpected situation.

In this way, if the first setting number and the second setting number are reset when the process is paused and then the process is re-performed, the number of drying processes performed to process shoes may become excessively large.

In particular, it is not desirable for the first setting number and the second setting number to be initialized in that the processing for the shoes has progressed to a certain extent before being paused, is re-performed, and the remaining steps in the processing for the shoes proceed continuously. It may not be possible.

In this way, in the shoe care machine 1 according to this embodiment, when the drying process is re-performed after a temporary stop, the process is not initialized and the process is performed in connection with the process before the temporary stop, so processing of shoes proceeds excessively. Damage to shoes can be minimized by preventing this from happening.

The shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a heating unit 320 and a regeneration passage F20.

In this case, the control unit 10 can control the regeneration process and the drying process, in which air moves along the regeneration passage F20 and is heated to regenerate the dehumidifier 330, to be selectively performed.

In the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 10 can control the regeneration process to be performed before the drying process.

That is, the regeneration process and the drying process are performed in one cycle, and in this cycle, the regeneration process is performed prior to the drying process, so the dehumidifying unit 330, which is regenerated before the drying process, always performs the dehumidifying function in the best condition. It can be done.

The shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a steam generator 700 configured to supply steam to the inner cabinet 100.

In this case, the control unit 10 can control the steam stroke in which steam is supplied by the steam generator 700.

In this way, since the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment performs a steam stroke in the operating mode, it can exert a sterilization effect due to the high temperature of steam and a refreshing effect due to swelling of the shoe material.

In the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the controller 10 can control the steam stroke to be performed between the first regeneration stroke and the first drying stroke.

As such, in the shoe care device 1 according to the present embodiment, in the operating mode, the steam stroke is performed between the first regeneration stroke and the first drying stroke, so the humidity that may be relatively high in the steam stroke is stored in the subsequent drying stroke. The processing efficiency for shoes can be improved by repeatedly lowering the .

The shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is coupled to the lower side of the inner cabinet 100 and is provided with a module chamber 210 therein that communicates with the receiving space 101. The module chamber 210 is It may further include a module housing 200 including a first module chamber 212, a second module chamber 213, and a third module chamber 214.

In this case, the blowing unit 310 is accommodated in the first module chamber 212 and blows the air of the module chamber 210, and the heating unit 320 is accommodated in the second module chamber 213 and blows the air of the module chamber 210. ) heats the air, and the dehumidifier 330 is accommodated in the third module chamber 214 to dehumidify the air in the module chamber 210, and the first module chamber 212, the second module chamber 213 and The third module chamber 214 may be formed at different positions in the plan view.

As such, the shoe care device 1 according to the present embodiment has first module chambers 212 formed at different positions in the plan view and accommodating the blowing unit 310, the heating unit 320, and the dehumidifying unit 330, respectively. ), since it includes the second module chamber 213 and the third module chamber 214, the arrangement of each component for performing the regeneration process and the drying process can be optimized.

In the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the air in the module chamber 210 moves sequentially through the first module chamber 212, the second module chamber 213, and the third module chamber 214. It can be done.

That is, since the air is made to move through the first module chamber 212, the second module chamber 213, and the third module chamber 214 in order, the third module chamber 214 and the drying passage are connected in the shortest distance. Drying efficiency by the dehumidifying unit 330 is improved, and when the dehumidifying unit 330 is regenerated, the air heated by the heating unit 320 moves directly to the dehumidifying unit 330, so that the regenerative efficiency of the dehumidifying unit 330 also increases. It can be improved.

In the shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first sensor 361 is installed in the second module chamber 213 to measure the temperature of the air flowing into the dehumidifier 330, and the second sensor 361 362 is installed in the third module chamber 214 and can measure the temperature of the air discharged from the dehumidifier 330.

That is, the temperature of the air flowing into the dehumidifier 330 is measured in the second module chamber 213, and the temperature of the air discharged from the dehumidifier 330 is measured in the third module chamber 214, so the temperature of the air is measured. The first sensor 361 and the second sensor 362 for measuring temperature can be arranged effectively.

With reference to FIG. 16, the control method of the shoe care machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

First, it switches from standby mode to operating mode (S100). That is, the shoe manager 1 in the standby mode can be switched to the operating mode and the process for processing shoes can begin.

Next, a drying process (S330) is performed in which air moves along the connection passage (F10) and is dehumidified to dry the receiving space (101).

Next, in step S341, the air temperature difference (T2-T1) before and after passing through the dehumidifier 330 is detected to determine whether appropriate processing has been performed. In other words, it is determined whether the temperature difference (T2-T1) is below the set value and whether the treatment of the shoes has reached an appropriate level.

If the temperature difference (T2-T1) is below the set value, it is determined in step S342 whether this state has continuously reached the first set number of times. As a result, when the first set number of times is reached, it is determined that processing of the shoes is completed, and the drying process can be ended.

On the other hand, if the temperature difference (T2-T1) is not below the set value, the drying cycle can be performed repeatedly. In this case, in step S343, it is determined whether the number of detections of the temperature difference (T2-T1) has reached the second set number. As a result, when the second set number of times is reached, the drying process can be terminated to prevent the drying process from being performed too much.

Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described and shown above, the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, and those skilled in the art can vary the invention to other specific embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. You will understand that it can be modified and transformed. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention should not be determined by the described embodiments, but rather by the technical idea stated in the claims.

1: Shoe management device 2a: First management device
2b: Second management device 3: Cabinet
10: Control unit 20: External cabinet
30: Door 33: Control panel
40: Main shelf 50: Machine room
60: Water tank 70: Drain tank
100, 100a, 100b: Inner cabinet 101: Accommodating space
200: module housing 201a: module opening
201: module case 202: module cover
203: Inlet 204: Steam inlet
210: module chamber 211: suction module chamber
212: first module chamber 213: second module chamber
214: third module chamber 310: blowing unit
320: heating unit 330: dehumidifying unit
350: Damper 361: First sensor
362: second sensor 363: third sensor
370: dry air duct 400: condenser
600: Sump 700: Steam generator
810: nozzle duct 820: nozzle
DM, DM1, DM2: Drying module F10: Connection channel
F10a: Conversion flow path F10b: Drying flow path
F20: Regeneration flow path RP: Reference surface
X: first direction Y: second direction
Z: third direction

Claims (16)

A shoe manager comprising an inner cabinet having an accommodating space for accommodating shoes,
A connecting passage forming a passage through which air from the receiving space is introduced and then discharged back into the receiving space;
a blower disposed in the connection passage to blow air;
A dehumidifying unit disposed in the connection passage to dehumidify the air;
a heating unit disposed in the connection passage to heat air;
a regeneration flow path through which air heated by the heating unit moves and branching from the connecting flow path; and
A control unit that controls to selectively perform a drying process in which air moves along the connection passage and is dehumidified to dry the accommodation space, and a regeneration process in which air moves along the regeneration passage and is heated to regenerate the dehumidification unit; and
Includes a control panel through which operating signals can be input by the user,
The control unit controls the regeneration process and the drying process according to the type of the operation signal input to the control panel. According to paragraph 1,
The control unit controls the regeneration process and the drying process to be performed at least once when the operation signal is input to the control panel. According to paragraph 2,
It further includes a steam generator configured to supply steam to the inner cabinet,
The control unit controls a steam stroke in which steam is supplied by the steam generator. According to paragraph 3,
When the operation signal input to the control panel includes at least one of the type of shoe and the type of processing course, the control unit is set to the first performance mode for performing the steps in a preset order to correspond to the operation signal. A shoe care device that controls the regeneration cycle, the drying cycle, and the steam cycle. According to paragraph 3,
When the operation signal input to the control panel includes a processing time, the control unit performs the regeneration stroke, the drying stroke, and the steam stroke in a second performance mode in which the stroke is distributed within the processing time of the operation signal. A shoe manager that controls. According to paragraph 3,
If the operation signal input to the control panel does not include the type of shoe, the type of processing course, and the processing time, the control unit performs a third operation to proceed to a state where it can be assumed that processing for the shoe has been completed. A shoe care device that controls the regeneration stroke, the drying stroke, and the steam stroke in a mode. According to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The control unit controls the regeneration process to be performed prior to the drying process. According to any one of claims 3 to 6,
The control unit controls the steam stroke to be performed between the first regeneration stroke and the first drying stroke. A connecting passage forming a flow path through which air flows into the receiving space where shoes are accommodated and then discharged back into the receiving space, a blower disposed in the connecting passage to blow air, and a dehumidifying portion disposed in the connecting passage to dehumidify the air. , A control method of a shoe care machine including a heating unit disposed in the connection passage to heat air, and a regeneration passage that is configured to move the air heated by the heating unit and branches off from the connection passage,
Step of converting to operating mode by inputting an operating signal by the user in the standby mode state;
A regeneration process is performed in which air moves along the regeneration passage and is heated to regenerate the dehumidification unit; and
A drying process is performed in which air moves along the connection passage and is dehumidified to dry the receiving space,
The step of performing the regeneration process and the step of performing the drying process are performed according to the type of the operation signal. According to clause 9,
After switching to the operation mode, the step of performing the regeneration cycle and the step of performing the drying cycle are performed at least once. According to clause 10,
A method of controlling a shoe care machine further comprising: performing a steam operation in which steam is supplied to the receiving space. According to clause 11,
The step of performing the regeneration stroke, the step of performing the drying stroke, and the step of performing the steam stroke correspond to the operation signal when the operation signal includes at least one of the type of shoe and the type of treatment course. A method of controlling a shoe care machine, which is performed in a first performance mode in which operations are performed in a preset order. According to clause 11,
The step of performing the regeneration stroke, the step of performing the drying stroke, and the step of performing the steam stroke are performed by distributing the strokes within the processing time of the operating signal when the operating signal includes a processing time. A control method of a shoe care machine performed in a second performance mode. According to clause 11,
The step of performing the regeneration stroke, the step of performing the drying stroke, and the step of performing the steam stroke are processes for shoes when the operation signal does not include the type of shoe, the type of processing course, and the processing time. A control method of a shoe care machine performed in a third performance mode in which the process proceeds to a state where it can be assumed to have been completed. According to any one of claims 9 to 14,
The step of performing the regeneration process is performed prior to the step of performing the drying process. According to any one of claims 11 to 14,
The step of performing the steam stroke is performed between the step of performing the first regeneration stroke and the step of performing the first drying stroke.

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