KR20240007426A - Apparatus for treating clothes - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a clothes care machine, which includes a care machine main body in which an inner space is formed by opening and closing one side to accommodate clothes, and the clothes are supported by a holder on one side of the inner space, and at least to discharge water vapor into the care machine main body. A steamer in which one spray nozzle is formed, a thermoelectric element that is detachably disposed on one side of the manager body to cool the air in the internal space, and a thermoelectric element that is detachably disposed on one side of the thermoelectric element to prevent condensation. Provided is a clothing care device that includes a drain unit that collects moisture that falls from the water.

Description

Clothing manager {APPARATUS FOR TREATING CLOTHES}

The present invention relates to a clothes care machine.

In general, washing machines are widely used as devices for washing fabric items such as clothing or bedding. The washing machine washes the laundry through friction between the washing water contained in the water tank and the laundry, and separate dehydration and drying processes. Additional things are needed.

Recently, devices that can wrinkle, sterilize, and deodorize clothes without a separate washing process have been introduced in order to process or manage clothes more easily than conventional washing machines.

Among these, steamers for applying steam are particularly useful for removing wrinkles and improving the appearance of hanging garments, drapery, upholstery, and other articles made of fabric. These steamers can remove odors, wrinkles, or moisture remaining in clothes by spraying high-temperature steam on clothes.

However, during the repetitive operation of the steamer, excessive moisture may be generated in the internal space where clothes are stored.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-1525568

The present invention was devised to solve the above-mentioned technical problem. The present invention is a clothing care machine that supplies steam to clothes to improve wrinkles, etc., and removes moisture or odor generated in the high-temperature environment inside the clothes care machine in which the clothes are accommodated. The purpose is to provide a clothing care device that can be removed on a regular basis as needed.

In addition, the present invention provides a clothes care machine that can significantly improve steam efficiency by improving the structure so that high-temperature air generated inside the clothes care machine in which the clothes are accommodated is cooled or purified and then re-introduced into the clothes care machine. The purpose is to do so.

In addition, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a clothes care machine that can omit a separate pump for water supply by continuously maintaining the water level in the main water tank using an instantaneous direct steam method.

In addition, the present invention provides a clothes care device that can significantly reduce the size and weight of the main water tank compared to the conventional storage steam method by continuously maintaining the water level in the main water tank using an instantaneous direct steam method. It is for that purpose.

One embodiment of the clothes care machine according to the present invention is,

a care machine main body in which one side is opened and closed to accommodate clothing to form an internal space, and the clothing is supported through a holder on one side of the internal space;

A steamer having at least one spray nozzle to discharge water vapor into the controller main body;

a thermoelectric element detachably disposed on one side of the manager main body to cool the air in the internal space; and

It may include a drain part that is detachably disposed on one side of the thermoelectric element and collects moisture that falls due to condensation.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a guide rail is formed in the manager body so that the thermoelectric element can be withdrawn, and the thermoelectric element may include a structure that can be retracted and withdrawn in both directions on the guide rail.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the thermoelectric element and the train unit may include a structure formed integrally.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the thermoelectric element,

At least one suction flow pipe through which heated air is sucked from the internal space of the manager main body; and

It may include an exhaust flow pipe through which the air introduced through the suction flow pipe is cooled and then discharged.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a filter part that filters the air may be formed on one side of the suction flow pipe.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the discharge flow pipe may include a structure that is discharged to the outside of the management body or re-introduced into the management body via the thermoelectric element.

A water storage tank is formed in the manager body to store moisture cooled and falling from the thermoelectric element.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the steamer may be supplied in a humidifying manner in which the water vapor is evaporated and discharged into the main body.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the humidification method may include a heating method, an ultrasonic method, or a combined humidification method.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the clothes manager is formed in the shape of a cabinet with one side open so that the clothes can be stored therein.

The clothes care machine according to the present invention is a clothes care machine that supplies steam to clothes to improve wrinkles, etc., and can constantly remove moisture or bad odors generated in the high-temperature environment inside the clothes care machine where the clothes are accommodated, as needed. Provides effective effects.

The clothes care machine according to the present invention has the effect of significantly improving steam efficiency by improving the structure so that the high-temperature air generated inside the clothes care machine in which the clothes are accommodated is cooled or purified and then re-introduced into the clothes care machine. to provide.

The clothes care machine according to the present invention is configured with a humidifying method that can continuously maintain the water level in the main water tank using an instantaneous direct steam method, thereby providing the effect of omitting separate pumps for initial and intermediate water supply. .

In addition, the clothes care machine according to the present invention continuously maintains the water level in the main water tank using an instantaneous direct steam method, which has the effect of significantly reducing the size and weight of the main water tank compared to the conventional storage steam method. provides.

1 is a schematic diagram showing a clothes care machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a schematic state diagram showing a clothing care machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 and 4 are schematic diagrams of clothes management machines according to various embodiments of the present invention;
5 and 6 are schematic perspective views of a clothing care machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 7 is an operation state diagram schematically showing the operation process of a clothing care machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;
8 to 10 are diagrams illustrating the use of a clothing care machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a clothing management machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

When adding reference numerals to components in each drawing, it should be noted that identical components are given the same reference numerals as much as possible even if they are shown in different drawings. Additionally, when describing embodiments of the present invention, if detailed descriptions of related known configurations or functions are judged to impede understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, the detailed descriptions will be omitted.

In describing the components of the embodiment of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used. These terms are only used to distinguish the component from other components, and the nature, order, or order of the component is not limited by the term. Additionally, unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and should not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal sense unless explicitly defined in the present application. No.

In the clothes care machine according to the present invention, in the process of removing wrinkles, etc. by spraying high-temperature steam on clothes stored inside, the humidity inside the room increases due to the high temperature. In order to eliminate this, the high-temperature air inside the store is cooled using a thermoelectric element and circulated, thereby removing moisture and bad odors caused by condensation that may occur inside the store, thereby creating a clothing care device that allows you to manage your clothes more comfortably. to provide.

In addition, the present invention eliminates a separate water tank supplied from outside and a pump for supplying water therefrom, and the water directly supplied to the steamer is supplied directly from the water supply unit and heated, thereby improving the overall clothing. It is characterized by dramatically reducing the size of the management device and being hygienic due to the instantaneous heating method.

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing a clothes care machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a schematic state diagram showing a clothes care machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figures 3 and 4 are a schematic diagram showing a clothes care machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. These are schematic configuration diagrams of a clothing management machine according to various embodiments. FIGS. 5 and 6 are schematic perspective views of a clothing management machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a clothing management machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an operation state diagram that schematically represents the operation process.

Referring to these drawings, the clothes management machine 100 according to the present invention has one side open and closed to accommodate the clothes therein, forming an internal space, and the clothes are supported through a holder on one side of the internal space, and the support is the management machine main body ( 110), a steamer (30) in which a spray nozzle is formed to discharge water vapor into the management body 110, the management body 110, and is detachably disposed on one side of the management body 110 to form an internal space It includes a thermoelectric element (200) that sucks in air and cools it, and a drain part (160) that is detachably disposed below the thermoelectric element (200) and collects moisture that falls due to condensation.

The management machine main body 110 is exposed by opening the front door 120 and the door 120 so that one side is open in the shape of a cabinet, and has a cabinet, that is, an internal space 130, where the clothes, etc. can be accommodated. This is formed. The clothes may be placed on a holder (not shown) in the internal space 130 of the management device main body 110.

A separate, independent space may be formed between the manager main body 110 and the internal space 130 inside the container. The thermoelectric element 200 according to the present invention may be placed in this space.

Here, the thermoelectric element 200 may be formed in a structure capable of being independently withdrawn and retracted. That is, according to the present invention, a guide portion 151 is formed in the thermoelectric element 200, as shown in FIG. 2, and the guide portion 151 slides on a corresponding portion of the manager main body 110. A guide rail 111 is formed to enable movement in this way. Accordingly, when foreign substances such as dust accumulate due to repeated use of the thermoelectric element 200, the user can easily remove the thermoelectric element 200 and remove the foreign substances such as dust.

At this time, similarly, a drain portion 160 that can collect moisture generated during the cooling process from the thermoelectric element 200 may be formed on the lower portion of the thermoelectric element 200 to allow extraction and retraction. Of course, in some cases, the drain portion 160 may be formed integrally with the thermoelectric element 200 to make it easier to withdraw and insert. Accordingly, the user can easily remove the moisture trapped inside by pulling out the drain part 160 to the outside.

In a specific example, the thermoelectric element 200, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, includes a suction flow pipe (H1) and a suction flow pipe (H1) so that heated air is sucked from the inner space of the manager main body 110. It may be configured to include an exhaust flow pipe (H2) through which the air introduced through H1) is discharged after being cooled.

A filter unit (F) may be formed in the suction flow pipe (H1) or the discharge flow pipe (H2) of the manager main body 110. Accordingly, the air inside the manager body 100 flowing in through the suction flow pipe H1 may be transferred to the thermoelectric element 200 after foreign substances such as dust are removed.

A water storage tank 140 may be formed in the manager body 110 where moisture generated by cooling from the thermoelectric element 200 falls and is stored. That is, the thermoelectric element 200 is disposed on the side of the space between the manager main body 110 and the internal space 130, and the water storage tank 140 is located on the lower edge of the thermoelectric element 200. It is arranged so that the moisture, etc. can easily fall and be collected.

For reference, the thermoelectric element 200 is a Peltier effect in which heat dissipation (heating) occurs at the forward junction and heat absorption (cooling) occurs at the reverse junction when two (2) types of metal ends are connected and current is applied in one direction. ) is a semiconductor device using According to the present invention, by using the thermoelectric element 200, it is possible to fundamentally solve the problem of high humidity and bad odor generated from the high temperature environment inside the manager main body 110.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the clothing management machine 100 according to the present invention includes a cabinet-shaped interior in which clothes, etc. are accommodated, that is, a management machine body 110 in which an internal space 130 is formed, and the management machine body. The thermoelectric element 200 according to the present invention may be disposed in the dead space between 110 and the internal space 130.

On one side of the thermoelectric element 200, the suction flow pipe (H1) is connected to the inner space 130 of the manager body 110, and the discharge flow pipe H2 is connected to the outside of the manager body 110. It is connected to . Therefore, the high-temperature air circulating inside the manager body 110 is cooled while passing through the thermoelectric element 200 through the suction flow pipe (H1) communicating with the upper side of the manager body 110. You can.

Meanwhile, according to the present invention, the high-temperature hot air generated by heat dissipation through the thermoelectric element 200 disposed in the side space of the clothes management machine 100 re-enters the internal space 130 of the management machine main body 110. It can be. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the clothing management machine 100 includes a cabinet-shaped interior in which clothes, etc. are accommodated, that is, a management machine body 110 in which an internal space 130 is formed, and the management machine body 110 and the interior. The thermoelectric element 200 according to the present invention may be placed in the dead space between the spaces 130.

Here, on one side of the thermoelectric element 200, the suction flow pipe (H1) is connected to the inner space 130 of the manager body 110, and the discharge flow pipe (H2) is connected to the inside space 130 of the manager body 110. It is connected to the internal space 130 of. Accordingly, the high-temperature air circulating inside the manager main body 110 passes through the thermoelectric element 200 through the suction flow pipe H1 that communicates with the upper side of the manager main body 110. At this time, steam efficiency can be improved by allowing the high-temperature hot air generated from the heat dissipation portion of the thermoelectric element 200 to reflow into the manager body 110 and the internal space 130 rather than being discharged to the outside.

Hereinafter, the operation process of the clothes management machine 100 according to the present invention described above will be described with reference to FIG. 7. First, the front door 120 formed on one side of the clothes management machine 100 is opened to open the internal space inside the store. After placing the above clothes, etc. on 130, the operation is performed. Subsequently, when the clothing care machine 100 is operated, the steam generated from the steamer 30 circulates through the internal space 130, which is the storage unit, and removes wrinkles, etc. from the clothing. The interior of the clothes care machine 100 is heated to a high temperature by the steam supplied from the steamer 30.

At this time, according to the present invention, a temperature sensor (not shown) may be formed on one side of the clothes care machine 100 to measure the temperature of the internal space 130 inside the refrigerator in real time. That is, the internal temperature of the clothes care machine 100 is measured by the temperature sensor installed on one side of the internal space 130, which is a storage unit. If the internal temperature exceeds a preset critical temperature, the internal temperature is measured. In this case, high-temperature air flows into the clothes care machine 100 through the suction flow pipe H1 formed in the upper part of the inner space 130 of the clothes care machine 100. In some cases, a suction fan (not shown) may be formed in the suction flow pipe H1 to move the air flow more effectively.

Subsequently, the high temperature air flowing in through the suction flow pipe (H1) is cooled through the thermoelectric element 200 and then discharged to the outside or returned to the internal space 130 of the clothes care machine 100. may be introduced. Expulsion of the high temperature air to the outside or re-introduction to the inside may be controlled according to the preset critical temperature. Moisture may be generated in the thermoelectric element 200 during the cooling process through heat exchange, and the generated moisture naturally flows into the water tank 140 and is collected.

Figures 8 and 9 are diagrams showing the use of a clothes care machine according to the supply of steam from a steamer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to these drawings, the present invention may include a clothes care machine 100 in which a steamer 30 is formed to be detachable on one side. The clothes care machine 100 includes a main body (not shown) with one side open in the shape of a cabinet, and a pair of steam nozzles 51 through which steam supplied from the steamer 30 is directly discharged. It may be configured to include a steam plate 50 and a hanger 11 on which an object such as pants can be placed, and a holder 10 that is rotatably mounted with one side fixed.

As shown in FIG. 7 , the clothes management machine 100 can place an object, such as pants, on the hanger 11 of the holder 10 and then rotate it with the steam plate 50 to bring one surface into close contact with it. Next, when the steamer 100 according to the present invention is operated to generate steam, the steam flows and is discharged to the steam nozzle 51 of the steam plate 50 through a connector (not shown) formed on one side. As the material is supplied to the object, such as the pants, wrinkles or odors can be removed.

At this time, according to the needs of the clothes care machine 100 according to the present invention described above, the thermoelectric element 200 can be easily pulled out to the outside to maintain more efficient performance through removal of foreign substances such as dust or maintenance.

In addition, by cooling and maintaining excessively high temperature air inside the clothes care machine 100 to an appropriate level through the thermoelectric element 200, moisture and bad odors that may be generated inside the clothes care machine 100 can be removed.

Figure 10 is a configuration diagram showing the operating principle of a clothes care machine to which a steamer is applied according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10, the clothes care machine 100 according to the present invention is a clothes care machine in which the above-described steamer 30 is formed to be detachable on one side and includes a configuration to induce circulation of steam within the clothes care machine 100. (100) can be provided. The clothes care machine 100 may be configured to include a circulation fan 550 that circulates the internal air, a heater 530 that heats the internal air, and a dust filter 520.

The interior of the clothes care machine 100 is spatially separated from the steamer 30 and the circulation fan 550 by a plurality of partition plates 510, and on one side of the lower partition plate 510, the water discharged from the steamer 100 is disposed. The steam injection nozzle 511 through which steam is supplied may protrude. A hanger 11 on which an object such as the pants is mounted is formed at the upper part of the clothes manager 100, and the hanger 11 may be communicated so that air supplied from the circulation fan 550 can be introduced.

The steam sprayed from the steamer 30 may flow into the space where the circulation fan 550, separated by a partition plate 510, is disposed, and on the path through which this steam flows, a dust filter 520 and a heater ( 530) may be formed.

Therefore, the steam sprayed from the steamer 30 is supplied into the clothes care machine 100 and then flows into the space where the circulation fan 550 is placed, passing through the dust filter 250 and the heater 530 to be purified and heated. It can be. Next, the purified and heated steam moves to the circulation fan 550 and is discharged back into the clothes care machine 100 through the connected portion of the hanger 11, thereby allowing smooth internal circulation.

Above, an embodiment of the clothes care machine according to the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, the embodiments of the present invention are not necessarily limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is natural that various modifications and equivalent implementations can be made by those skilled in the art. will be. Therefore, the true scope of rights of the present invention will be determined by the claims described later.

10: Holder 11: Hanger
30: Steamer 50: Steam plate
100: Clothing management device 110: Management device body
120: Front door 130: Internal accommodation space
140: water tank 200: thermoelectric element
F: Filter section H1: Suction flow pipe
H2: Discharge flow pipe

Claims (11)

A management machine body whose one side is opened and closed to accommodate clothing to form an interior space, and where the clothing is supported through a holder on one side of the interior space;
A steamer having at least one spray nozzle to discharge water vapor into the controller main body;
a thermoelectric element detachably disposed on one side of the manager main body to cool the air in the internal space; and
A clothes care machine comprising; a drain part that is detachably disposed on one side of the thermoelectric element and collects moisture that falls due to condensation.
According to claim 1,
A guide rail is formed in the manager main body to allow the thermoelectric element to be withdrawn, and the thermoelectric element includes a structure capable of being retracted and withdrawn in both directions on the guide rail.
According to claim 1,
A clothing care machine comprising a structure in which the thermoelectric element and the train portion are integrally formed.
According to claim 1,
The thermoelectric element is,
At least one suction flow pipe through which heated air is sucked from the internal space of the manager main body; and
A clothing care machine comprising; an exhaust flow path through which the air introduced through the suction flow path is cooled and then discharged.
According to claim 4,
A clothing care machine wherein a filter part for filtering the air is formed on one side of the suction flow pipe.
According to claim 4,
The discharge flow pipe includes a structure that is discharged to the outside of the management machine main body or re-introduced into the management body via the thermoelectric element.
According to claim 1,
A clothing management device in which a storage tank is formed in the management device main body to store moisture cooled and falling from the thermoelectric element.
According to claim 1,
The steamer is supplied in a humidifying manner to evaporate the water vapor and discharge it into the main body.
According to claim 8,
The humidifying method includes a heating method, an ultrasonic method, or a combined humidification method.
According to claim 1,
The steamer is a clothing management device that includes a structure that is detachably mounted from the clothing management device.
According to claim 1,
The clothes manager is formed in a cabinet shape with one side open to store the clothes therein.