Clothes treatment apparatus

KR103010357B1Active Publication Date: 2026-09-04LG ELECTRONICS INC
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KR1020200156268
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Filing Date
2020-11-20
Publication Date
2026-09-04
Estimated Expiration
2040-11-20

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Abstract

The present disclosure provides a clothing processing device characterized by comprising: a cabinet having an input port on one side; a door rotatably coupled to the cabinet to open and close the input port; a first chamber located inside the cabinet to receive clothing through the input port; a first tank located below the first chamber to store water; a second tank located below the first chamber on one side of the first tank to store condensate generated in the first chamber; and a hanger portion located inside the first chamber to hold clothing, wherein the hanger portion comprises a hanger body portion provided in the width direction of the first chamber; an extension body portion extending toward the bottom surface of the first chamber between both ends of the hanger body portion; and a clothing holder portion located on the side of the extension body portion to hold clothing.
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Technology Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a garment processing device. More specifically, it relates to a hanger bar for holding garments. Background Technology

[0002] A garment processing device refers to a device developed for washing and drying clothes and removing wrinkles from clothes in homes and laundries. The concept of a garment processing device includes washing machines for washing clothes, dryers for drying clothes, washer-dryers that have both washing and drying functions, garment care machines for refreshing clothes, and steamers for removing wrinkles from clothes.

[0003] A steamer is a device that supplies steam to clothing to remove wrinkles. Unlike a regular iron, a steamer is a device that removes wrinkles by applying heat to clothing through convection, rather than applying heat directly to the clothing (for example, by bringing the clothing into contact with a hard object).

[0004] In contrast, a clothes care apparatus is a device that keeps clothing fresh and clean. It can remove fine dust attached to clothes, deodorize odors, dry clothes, and add fragrance. Additionally, it can prevent static electricity, remove wrinkles using dehumidified air or steam, and sterilize and disinfect clothes.

[0005] In particular, to further improve fine dust removal performance, wrinkle removal performance, and clothing drying performance, the garment care machine may include a hanger bar, so-called a moving hanger, that can shake the clothing after placing it. That is, the hanger bar that holds the clothing may be provided to move back and forth in a certain direction.

[0006] Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1285890 discloses a bar-shaped hanger unit or hanger bar capable of reciprocating left and right using the rotational force of a driving unit. In the case of the said hanger unit, it is in the form of a long bar extending in the left-right direction with a groove carved into it for hanging a clothes hanger. In this case, there is a problem in that the user must pass over the hanger unit to hang the clothes hanger into the groove of the hanger bar. Consequently, since the user's line of sight is obscured by the hanger bar, even if only temporarily, there is a problem in that it is difficult to accurately hang the center of the hanger hook.

[0007] In addition, despite the fact that the space for accommodating clothing, particularly the height of the space, is limited, the above-mentioned hanger bar has a problem in that it cannot fully utilize the space connecting the hanger bar and the drive unit, that is, the space between the upper surface and the hanger bar.

[0008] In addition, there is a problem in that the grooves of the hanger bar cannot be further expanded because the gaps between clothes must be widened to utilize drying and steam, so it cannot be used simply for the purpose of accommodating clothes. The problem to be solved

[0009] First, the present disclosure aims to solve the problem of improving the utilization of the space between the hanger bar and the drive unit.

[0010] Second, the present disclosure addresses the problem of improving user convenience when hanging a clothes hanger on a hanger bar.

[0011] Third, the present disclosure provides a groove for holding a clothes hanger, thereby allowing the spacing for hanging clothes to be changed according to the user's choice.

[0012] Fourth, the present disclosure addresses the problem of being able to conveniently mount clothing regardless of whether the user is left-handed or right-handed. means of solving the problem

[0013] To solve the aforementioned problem, the present disclosure provides a garment processing device comprising a hanger section that allows for more convenient hanging of garments and the hanging of a larger number of garments by modifying the shape. That is, unlike conventional garment processing devices which include a simple straight-line hanger section and support sections coupled to both ends of the hanger section to support the hanger section, the device is provided with a hook section that extends downward from the hanger section to hang garments, even though the position where the hook section is coupled to the support section is the same, but the hook section for hanging garments is not located on the hanger section.

[0014] To this end, the present invention provides a clothing processing device characterized by comprising: a cabinet including an input port on one side; a door rotatably coupled to the cabinet to open and close the input port; a first chamber located inside the cabinet to receive clothing through the input port; a first tank located below the first chamber to store water; a second tank located below the first chamber on one side of the first tank to store condensate generated in the first chamber; and a hanger unit located inside the first chamber to hold clothing; wherein the hanger unit comprises a hanger body unit provided in the width direction of the first chamber; an extension body unit extending toward the bottom surface of the first chamber between both ends of the hanger body unit; and a clothing holding unit located on the side of the extension body unit to hold clothing.

[0015] The hanger body portion comprises a central body including an opening that is open toward the upper surface of the first chamber; and a first body and a second body respectively extended from the central body in the width direction of the first chamber; and the extension body portion comprises a first extension body formed by extending from the central body toward the bottom surface of the first chamber by a predetermined first length; and a plurality of second extension bodies formed by extending from the first body and the second body toward the bottom surface of the first chamber by a predetermined second length; and the clothing mounting portion comprises, for mounting clothing, a first catch portion having a notch shape in the depth direction of the first chamber, coupled to one of the left and right sides of the first extension body. To support clothing, it may include a plurality of second locking parts that are coupled to one of the left and right sides of each of the plurality of second extension bodies and have a notch shape in the depth direction of the first chamber.

[0016] The first locking part comprises: a first locking body coupled to one of the left and right sides of the free end of the first extension body; an upper surface of the first locking body facing the upper surface of the first chamber on one side of the first locking body; and a first locking groove formed by penetrating the first locking body, including a part of the upper surface of the first locking body in the depth direction of the first chamber; and each of the plurality of second locking parts may comprise: a second locking body coupled to one of the left and right sides of the free end of the second extension body corresponding to each of the plurality of second locking parts; an upper surface of the second locking body facing the upper surface of the first chamber on one side of the second locking body; and a second locking groove formed by penetrating the second locking body, including a part of the upper surface of the second locking body in the depth direction of the first chamber.

[0017] The above clothing mounting portion may further include a third locking portion having a notch shape in the depth direction of the first chamber, which is coupled to the other side among the left and right sides of the first extension body to mount clothing, and the third locking portion may include: a third locking body coupled to the other side among the left and right sides of the free end of the first extension body; an upper surface of the third locking body facing the upper surface of the first chamber among one surface of the third locking body; and a third locking groove formed by penetrating the third locking body in the depth direction of the first chamber so as to open a part of the upper surface of the third locking body.

[0018] The first locking part and the third locking part may be located at the same height relative to the bottom surface of the first chamber.

[0019] The maximum height from the bottom surface of the first chamber to the upper surface of the first locking body is smaller than the height from the bottom surface of the first chamber to the position where the center body and the first extension body meet, and the maximum height from the bottom surface of the first chamber to the upper surface of one of the plurality of second locking bodies may be smaller than the height from the bottom surface of the first chamber to the position where the first body or the second body is combined with the one second locking body to form a corresponding second extension body.

[0020] With respect to the bottom surface of the first chamber, the height of the first locking body may be smaller than the height of the second locking body.

[0021] The first body and the second body may be located closer to the opening than the lower part of the central body.

[0022] The first body may include a first hanger body that is coupled with the central body and extends toward the left side of the first chamber; and a first connecting body that is extended toward the bottom surface of the first chamber from the free end of the first hanger body; and the second body may include a second hanger body that is coupled with the central body and extends toward the right side of the first chamber; and a second connecting body that is extended toward the bottom surface of the first chamber from the free end of the second hanger body.

[0023] In addition, the garment processing device may further include a first support member and a second support member that support the hanger member, with one end connected to the upper surface of the first chamber and the other end connected to the lower side of the first connecting body and the second connecting body, respectively.

[0024] The apparatus includes an upper panel forming the upper surface of the first chamber; and a driving unit positioned between the upper panel and the upper surface of the first chamber and generating rotational force to reciprocate the hanger unit in the width direction of the first chamber; wherein the driving unit may include a first support member and a second support member that penetrate the upper surface of the first chamber and are respectively connected to the first connecting body and the second connecting body to support the hanger unit.

[0025] The first support member may be coupled to the lower side of the first connecting body at the lower side of the first support member, and the second support member may be coupled to the lower side of the second connecting body at the lower side of the second support member.

[0026] The above driving unit includes a power conversion unit that converts the rotational force of the driving unit to reciprocate the hanger unit; the hanger unit further includes a slot formed in the depth direction of the first chamber located inside the central body; and the power conversion unit may include a rotating projection that rotates by the rotational force of the driving unit; a connecting rod that extends in a direction perpendicular to the rotating projection; and a connecting projection that protrudes from one end of the connecting rod and is inserted into the slot to reciprocate the hanger bar.

[0027] Meanwhile, a clothing processing device characterized in that the central body is hemispherical in shape.

[0028] The upper surface of the first locking body, the upper surface of the second locking body, and the upper surface of the third locking body may be curved.

[0029] Additionally, the garment holder may further include a plurality of fourth locking parts having a notch shape in the depth direction of the first chamber, which are coupled to the other side among the left and right sides of each of the plurality of second extension bodies to hold the garment, and each of the plurality of fourth locking parts may include: a fourth locking body coupled to the other side among the left and right sides of the free end of the plurality of second extension bodies; an upper surface of the fourth locking body facing the upper surface of the first chamber among one surface of the fourth locking body; and a fourth locking groove formed by penetrating the fourth locking body in the depth direction of the first chamber so as to open a part of the upper surface of the fourth locking body.

[0030] Meanwhile, the apparatus comprises: a cabinet including an inlet on one side; a first chamber located inside the cabinet and receiving clothing through the inlet; a second chamber located below the first chamber and forming a space separated from the first chamber; a steam unit located in the second chamber and supplying steam to the first chamber; a blower unit located in the second chamber and circulating air in the first chamber; a heat pump unit that exchanges heat with the air sucked in through the blower unit; a first tank located below the first chamber and in front of the second chamber; a second tank located below the first chamber and on one side of the first tank and for storing condensate generated in the first chamber; and a hanger unit located inside the first chamber and holding clothing; wherein the hanger unit comprises a hanger body unit provided in the width direction of the first chamber; and an extension body unit extending toward the bottom surface of the first chamber between both ends of the hanger body unit. The present invention provides a clothing processing device characterized by including: a clothing support portion located on one or both sides of the extension body portion to support the clothing. Effects of the invention

[0031] First, the present disclosure can improve the utilization of the space between the hanger bar and the drive unit.

[0032] Second, the present disclosure can improve user convenience when hanging a clothes hanger on a hanger bar.

[0033] Third, the present disclosure provides a groove for holding a clothes hanger, thereby allowing the spacing for hanging clothes to be changed according to the user's choice.

[0034] Fourth, the present disclosure addresses the problem of being able to conveniently mount clothing regardless of whether the user is left-handed or right-handed. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0035] Figure 1 is an example of a clothing processing device. Figure 2 shows an example of use of a clothing processing device and an enlarged example of a hanger section. FIG. 3(a) illustrates a blower unit, a heat pump unit, and a steam unit installed inside the second chamber. FIG. 3(b) shows the unit disassembled. FIG. 4(a) shows the hanger and drive unit disassembled. FIG. 4(b) shows a conventional hanger unit. Figure 5 is a front view of the clothing processing device of Figure 1 or Figure 2. FIG. 6 illustrates the hanger section of the present disclosure. Fig. 7(a) is a frontal view of the hanger. Fig. 7(b) is a top view of the hanger. Fig. 7(c) is a left-side view of the hanger. FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of an example in which a clothing holder is provided on both sides of an extension body. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0036] Preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings. The configuration of the device or the control method described below are intended only to explain the embodiments of the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the rights of the present disclosure, and reference numerals used identically throughout the specification indicate identical components.

[0037] Specific terms used in this specification are for convenience of explanation only and are not intended to limit the exemplified embodiments.

[0038] For example, expressions such as "identical" and "to be identical" indicate not only a strictly identical state, but also a state where tolerances or differences exist in the degree to which the same function is obtained.

[0039] For example, expressions indicating relative or absolute arrangements, such as "in a certain direction," "along a certain direction," "parallel," "perpendicular," "to the center," "concentric," or "coaxial," not only strictly represent such arrangements but also indicate a state of relative displacement with respect to tolerances or angles or distances to which the same function is obtained.

[0040] To explain the present disclosure, the following description is based on a spatial orthogonal coordinate system formed by mutually orthogonal X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. Each axis direction (X-axis direction, Y-axis direction, Z-axis direction) refers to the two directions in which each axis extends. An axis direction preceded by a '+' sign (+X-axis direction, +Y-axis direction, +Z-axis direction) refers to a positive direction, which is one of the two directions in which each axis extends. An axis direction preceded by a '-' sign (-X-axis direction, -Y-axis direction, -Z-axis direction) refers to a negative direction, which is the other of the two directions in which each axis extends.

[0041] Expressions referring to directions such as “forward (+X) / backward (-X) / left (+Y) / right (-Y) / up (+Z) / down (-Z)” mentioned below are defined according to the XYZ coordinate axes, but this is merely for the purpose of explaining so that the present disclosure can be clearly understood, and it goes without saying that each direction may be defined differently depending on where the reference is placed.

[0042] The use of terms such as 'first, second, third' attached to the components mentioned below is intended solely to avoid confusion regarding the components being referred to, and is unrelated to the order, importance, or master-subordinate relationship between the components. For example, an invention including only the second component without the first component can be implemented.

[0043] FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate an example of a clothing processing device (1000). Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the clothing processing device (1000) according to the present disclosure comprises a cabinet (10) having an inlet (11) on one side, a door (400) rotatably coupled to the cabinet (10) to open and close the inlet (11), a first chamber (100) located inside the cabinet to receive clothing through the inlet (11), a first tank (310) located below the first chamber (100), a second tank (330) located on one side of the first tank (310) below the first chamber (100) to store condensate generated in the first chamber (100), and a hanger (700) located inside the first chamber (100) to hold clothing.

[0044] Additionally, the hanger portion (700) may include a hanger body portion (710) provided in the width direction of the cabinet (10), an extension body portion (730) extending toward the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber between both ends of the hanger body portion (710), and a clothing holder portion (750) located on one side of the extension body portion (730) for holding the clothing.

[0045] Referring to FIG. 1, the cabinet (10) can form the exterior of the clothing processing device (1000) together with a door (400). It may include an upper panel (12) forming the upper part of the cabinet (10) and a side panel (13) forming the side part of the cabinet (10), and may include an input port (11) on the front of the cabinet (10). Clothing can be received or withdrawn from a first chamber (100) located inside the cabinet (10) through the input port (11).

[0046] A second chamber (not shown) may be located at the bottom of the first chamber (100). The second chamber may accommodate various mechanical devices and control units necessary for clothing care as illustrated in FIG. 3. Since the second chamber is located at the bottom of the first chamber (100) and behind the first tank (310) and second tank (330) described later, it will not be exposed externally even when the door (400) is opened.

[0047] The first chamber (100) is located inside the cabinet (10) and may be formed by an upper surface (101) of the first chamber forming the ceiling of the first chamber (100), a bottom surface (102) of the first chamber forming the bottom of the first chamber (100), a rear surface (107) of the first chamber forming the back surface of the first chamber, and a left side surface (1091) and a right side surface (1092) of the first chamber forming the sides between the upper surface (101) and the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber. The front surface of the first chamber (100) may be in communication with the input port (11). The bottom surface (102) of the first chamber and the rear surface (107) of the first chamber may be connected at an angle.

[0048] A sterilization and deodorization unit (1073) capable of sterilizing and deodorizing the air inside the first chamber may be located on the rear surface (107) of the first chamber. The sterilization and deodorization unit (1073) may include an ultraviolet lamp. That is, it can sterilize the air by ultraviolet light and decompose odor particles by deodorizing agents or ultraviolet light. The sterilization and deodorization unit (1073) may irradiate ultraviolet light onto the air sucked in by convection. Additionally, the sterilization and deodorization unit (1073) may further include a filter (not shown) for filtering fine dust.

[0049] A rear shelf hanger (1071) capable of hanging a shelf (not shown) that can be used in the first chamber (100) may be located on the rear side (107) of the first chamber. The rear shelf hanger (1071) may be located at a predetermined distance from the lower part of the sterilization and deodorization unit (1073).

[0050] On both sides (1091, 1092) of the first chamber, a first shelf hanger (1091a) and a second shelf hanger (1092a, see FIG. 2) may be provided to support a shelf (not shown), respectively. The first shelf hanger (1091a) and the second shelf hanger (1092a) may be in the shape of a bar formed in the depth direction (X direction) of the first chamber. Alternatively, any structure capable of supporting a shelf may be used.

[0051] At the rear of the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber, specifically at the inclined portion where the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber and the rear surface (107) of the first chamber are connected, a first port (111) and a third port (112) for supplying steam generated by the steam unit (250) inside the second chamber and air dehumidified and heated by the heat pump unit (230) to the first chamber (100), and a second port (115) for re-sucking air from the first chamber (100) using a blower unit (220) may be located. Additionally, a fragrance supply unit (117) for installing a fragrance agent or fragrance sheet capable of adding fragrance when air is discharged from the first port (111) may be located. Referring to FIG. 1, the direction supply unit (117) may be located above the first port (111), but it may be located anywhere as long as it can direct the air supplied to the first chamber (100).

[0052] The second port (115) can also be used to discharge condensate formed from steam in the first chamber (100). That is, the condensate generated on the inner surface of the first chamber (100) will flow or fall to the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber due to its own weight. The bottom surface (102) of the first chamber forms an inclined surface toward the second port (115), so the condensate will naturally move toward the second port (115). The condensate discharged through the second port (115) will eventually flow down through the air supply duct (221, see FIG. 3) and be temporarily stored in a sump (not shown) located at the lower inner side of the air supply duct.

[0053] Likewise, the condensate generated on the inner surface of the door (401), which will be described later, will travel along the door liner (420) provided on the inner surface of the door and fall to the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber, and be discharged into a sump (not shown) through the second port (115). The condensate collected in the sump will be discharged into the second tank (330) through a drainage pump (339, see FIG. 3) and collected.

[0054] The second port (115) may be located close to the inlet (11) on the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber. Accordingly, the air inside the first chamber (100) can form a circulation structure in which it is discharged through the first port (111) and sucked in through the second port (115). When steam is discharged through the third port (112) and condensed into condensate, it will be sucked in through the second port (115) and collected in a sump (not shown) that stores the condensate.

[0055] In order to more smoothly discharge the condensate condensed inside the first chamber (100) into the second chamber through the second port (115), the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber may be sloped downward from the rear of the first chamber (100) toward the second port (115).

[0056] A door (400) that is rotatably coupled to a cabinet (10) to open and close an input port (11) may include a clothing hook portion (405) located on the inner surface (401) of the door facing the input port to hold clothing. The clothing hook portion (405) may be in the form of a loop or a hook that can hang a clothes hanger or a trouser hanger. Referring to FIG. 1, the clothing hook portion (405) may include a plurality of clothes hanger hooks so that the pants can be hung in different places depending on the size of the pants to be used with a pressure portion to be described later. The plurality of clothes hanger hooks may be arranged at regular intervals along the height direction of the door.

[0057] The door (400) may include a door inner surface (401) located at the rear of the door (400) or in a direction toward the first chamber (100) from the door (400) when the door (400) is closed. The door (400) will be rotatably connected to the cabinet (10) by a hinge connection method to open and close the input opening (11). To this end, the door (400) may include door hinges (411, 412) for rotational connection.

[0058] Additionally, door hinge connecting parts (411a, 411b, 412a, 412b) may be positioned on the cabinet to enable connection with the left or right side of the door. Therefore, depending on whether the user is left-handed or right-handed, the direction in which the door opens can be changed by simply changing the position of the door hinges (411, 412). FIG. 1 illustrates a configuration where the door opens counterclockwise when viewed from above in the case where the user is right-handed; however, to open it clockwise, the door hinges (411, 412) can be connected to the opposite side of the door (400) and then connected to the door hinge connecting parts (411b, 412b) located on the front left side of the cabinet. Such a door is called a reversible door.

[0059] The door (400) may further include a sealing portion (430) to prevent steam supplied to the first chamber (100) by the steam unit (250, see FIG. 3) from escaping, and a door liner (420) provided on the inner surface of the door (401) to guide condensate generated on the inner surface of the door (401) to be discharged through the second port (115).

[0060] Generally, water boils at 100°C under atmospheric pressure, and the resulting steam can be referred to as steam. In contrast, water refers to water in the form of small water droplets, less than 1 mm in size, suspended in the air at room temperature. For example, it is similar to fog. Generally, steam generated by heating and boiling water has superior sterilizing power due to its higher temperature compared to water. Furthermore, because water molecules move more actively at higher temperatures, it has excellent penetrability into clothing, making steam more suitable than water for refreshing garments.

[0061] The sealing portion (430) can seal the space between the door (400) and the cabinet (10) when the door (400) is closed, thereby preventing steam or condensed water from leaking out. The sealing portion (430) may be provided in a form that wraps around the edge of the inner surface (401) of the door. The sealing portion (430) can also perform the function of cushioning the impact between the cabinet (10) and the door (400) when the door is closed.

[0062] The sealing portion (430) may include a first gasket (431) provided with a size corresponding to the front surface of the first chamber (100) in a part of the inner surface of the door (401), and a second gasket (432) provided with a size corresponding to the front surface of the lower part of the first chamber (100), that is, the space where the first tank (310) and the second tank (330) are located.

[0063] The first gasket (431) seals the first chamber to prevent condensation generated in the first chamber (100) and the inner surface of the door (401) from flowing toward the first tank (310) or the second tank (330).

[0064] Among the first gaskets (431), the lower gasket (431a) provided in the width direction of the door (400) to seal the lower part of the first chamber (100), and among the second gaskets (432), the upper gasket (432b) provided in the width direction of the door to seal the upper part of the tank installation space (351) are positioned between the first chamber (100) and the tank installation space (351) and can come into contact with the front contact portion (17) facing the inner surface (401) of the door.

[0065] The door liner (420) is coupled to the inner surface of the door (401) and can serve as a guide to allow condensate generated on the inner surface of the door (401) to move to the second port (115). That is, the door liner (420) can be provided in a shape that protrudes and slopes downwards from the inner surface of the door (401). The length of the lower end of the door liner (420) protruding from the inner surface of the door (401) can be such that the lower end of the door liner (420) is positioned above the second port (115). Accordingly, condensate flowing downwards along the door liner (420) can fall from the lower end of the door liner (420) and be discharged directly to the second port (115).

[0066] In contrast, condensate falling from the door liner (420) toward the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber can be guided by a separate guide member provided on the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber and discharged to the second port (115).

[0067] Referring to FIG. 2, the upper surface (101) of the first chamber may include a lighting unit (1015) for illuminating the first chamber. FIG. 2 illustrates that the lighting unit (1015) includes a plurality of lighting lights, but it may be a single lighting light.

[0068] In addition, the clothing processing device (1000) may include a hanger unit (700) that is provided inside the first chamber (100) and holds clothing.

[0069] Referring to the enlarged view of the hanger section (700) in FIG. 2, the hanger section (700) may include a hanger body section (710) provided in the width direction of the cabinet (10), an extension body section (730) extending toward the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber between both ends of the hanger body section (710), and a clothing holder section (750) located on one side of the extension body section (730) to hold the clothing.

[0070] If the above clothing hook portion (405) is used to hold clothing provided on the inner surface of the door (401) to remove wrinkles and create intended creases, the above hanger portion (700) can be used to remove wrinkles and refresh the clothing by utilizing the reciprocating motion of the above hanger portion (700).

[0071] The above-described hanger unit (700) may include a driving unit (600) that transmits power to enable reciprocating motion in a preset direction of motion, and a support frame (613) that supports the driving unit (600). (See FIG. 4 and FIG. 5)

[0072] The length of the hanger body part (710) along the width direction of the first chamber may be smaller than the width of the first chamber (100). This is to prevent the hanger part (700) from colliding with both sides (1091, 1002) of the first chamber when it reciprocates along the width direction of the first chamber.

[0073] Referring to FIG. 2, inside the door inner surface (401) or the first chamber (100), there may be a garment hook part (405) for hanging the garment hook (PH2) and a pressure part (500) for pressing the garment (P) fixed by the garment hook part (405). On the other hand, the hanger part (700) may hang the garment on the hanger part (700) using the garment hook (PH1).

[0074] The reason for hanging the above pants (P) upside down, that is, with the bottom hem facing upward, is that the weight of the waist portion of the pants (P), i.e., the upper portion of the pants (P), is heavier than the weight of the lower portion of the pants (P), i.e., the leg portion, so that the pants (P) can be spread out evenly to some extent by the weight of the pants (P).

[0075] The above-mentioned pressure member (500) may include a base plate (not shown) that is coupled to the inner surface of the door (401) to support the clothing, and a pressure plate (510) that rotates toward the base plate (not shown) to pressure the pants (P). When the pressure plate (510) rotates toward the base plate (520), the pants (P) can be pressured.

[0076] To this end, the pressure member (500) may further include a pressure member hinge (not shown) for hinge connection between the pressure plate (510) and the base plate for rotation of the pressure plate (510), and a pressure plate fixing member (not shown) for connecting and fixing the pressure plate (510) and the base plate.

[0077] After placing the trousers (P) between the pressure plate (510) and the base plate, closing the door (400) and exposing it to steam and hot air can remove wrinkles from the trousers (P) and form sharp creases, so-called sharp creases, in the leg portion.

[0078] To achieve this, since it must be easy for steam to penetrate into the pants (P), a steam penetration hole (515) penetrating the pressure plate (510) may be included. Additionally, to prevent the seam (PL) provided along the longitudinal direction of the pants leg from being pressed, a first recess (not shown) and a second recess (not shown) may be further included on the upper and lower sides of the steam penetration hole (515), respectively, on the side of the pressure plate (510) that contacts the pants (P).

[0079] Meanwhile, the above base plate (not shown) may be provided with an elastic material to support the pressed clothing, or may further include an elastic member that elastically supports the base plate in the door.

[0080] As illustrated in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, the clothing processing device (1000) may be provided with a first tank (310) for supplying water to a steam unit (250) and a second tank (330) for storing condensate discharged from the first chamber (100), located at the bottom of the first chamber (100) and at the front of the second chamber (not shown). Additionally, a tank module frame (not shown) may be provided to form a tank installation space (351) in which the first tank (310) and the second tank (330) are installed, thereby separating the tank installation space (351) from the second chamber. That is, the tank installation space (351) and the second chamber (not shown) are located at the bottom of the first chamber (100), and the tank installation space (351) may be located closer to the door (400) than the second chamber. Therefore, A second chamber may be located behind the tank installation space (351) mentioned above.

[0081] Additionally, referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a storage section (320) is provided between the first tank (310) and the second tank (330). That is, the second tank (330) may be provided at a distance (D1) or more from one side of the first tank (310). However, alternatively, one side of the first tank (310) may be provided so that one side of the second tank (330) faces the other side of the second tank (330) without any other components.

[0082] The storage unit (320) can store consumables such as cleaning tools or direction sheets. The storage unit (320) may be configured to open when the user presses the front of the storage unit (320) and close when pressed again.

[0083] The first tank (310) and the second tank (330) may be provided so as to be detachably attached to a tank module frame (not shown), respectively. Alternatively, the first tank (310) and the second tank (330) may be combined into one and provided so as to be detachably attached simultaneously.

[0084] When the user closes the door (400), the front of the first tank (310) and the front of the second tank (330) face the inner surface of the door (401), and when the user opens the door (400), the front of the first tank (310) and the front of the second tank (330) may be exposed to the outside.

[0085] The front surfaces of the first tank (310) and the second tank (330) are each provided with a light-transmitting material such as transparent or translucent, so that when the door (400) is opened, the water level of the first tank (310) and the second tank (330) can be checked immediately. Alternatively, the first tank (310) and the second tank (330) each include a first tank window (not shown) and a second tank window (not shown) on a part of their respective front surfaces, allowing the water level to be checked, so that the water level stored inside the first tank (310) and the second tank (330) can be checked.

[0086] The front of the first tank (310) and the front of the second tank (330) may each include a first tank handle (315) and a second tank handle (335). When a user pulls the first tank handle (315) and the second tank handle (335), the first tank (310) and the second tank (330) may rotate around the front end of the first tank and the front end of the second tank, respectively, and be separated from the tank module frame (not shown). In addition, when mounting to the tank module frame (not shown), the first tank (310) and the second tank (330) will be seated on the tank module frame (not shown) through rotation.

[0087] The clothing processing device (1000) of the present disclosure may include a hanger unit (700) located inside a first chamber (100) for holding clothing, and a driving unit (600, see FIG. 4 and FIG. 5) that generates rotational force to reciprocate the hanger unit (700) in the width direction of the cabinet (10). That is, the hanger unit (700) vibrates in the width direction of the cabinet (10) to shake the clothing held on the hanger unit (700). Through this, dust or fine dust attached to the clothing can be removed, sterilization and deodorization of the clothing can be performed using steam, and wrinkle removal can be performed using steam and the reciprocating motion of the hanger unit. This can be referred to as clothing management, and the hanger unit (700) that reciprocates in the width direction of the cabinet (10) in this way is referred to as a moving hanger.

[0088] In this specification, the term "wrinkles" refers to fine lines that are unintentionally formed after wearing, washing, or drying a garment. That is, it refers to a form in which the fabric is unintentionally wrinkled due to use, washing, or drying, rather than intended pleats or creases that were included for aesthetic or functional purposes during the design phase.

[0089] Referring to FIG. 5, the driving unit (600) may be positioned between the upper panel (12) and the upper surface (101) of the first chamber. This is to avoid exposing the driving unit (600) to the user for the aesthetic purposes of the first chamber (100). The driving unit (600) may include a first support member (671) and a second support member (672) connected to both ends of the hanger unit (700). The hanger unit (700) can be supported through the first support member (671) and the second support member (672). Additionally, when the hanger unit (700) reciprocates in the width direction of the cabinet (10), the first support member (671) and the second support member (672) may also be provided to rotate according to the direction of movement of the hanger unit (700).

[0090] The first support member (671) and the second support member (672) can connect the driving member (600) and the hanger member (700) through the first upper communication hole (1011) and the second upper communication hole (1012) that penetrate the upper surface (101) of the first chamber.

[0091] Meanwhile, the cabinet (10) may be made of a metal material, and may also be made of a plastic material as long as it maintains strength. Additionally, the first chamber (100) may be formed by plastic injection molding. The first chamber (100) may be connected to the cabinet (10) by a frame (not shown), but alternatively, the space between the cabinet (10) and the first chamber (100) or between the cabinet (10) and the second chamber (200) may be filled using foamed plastic such as polyurethane.

[0092] FIG. 3 illustrates various mechanical devices housed inside the second chamber (200). As previously described, the second chamber (200) is located at the bottom of the first chamber (100) and at the rear of the tank installation space (351). The mechanical devices may include devices that enable the clothing processing device (1000) to perform the function of a clothing care device. This is to fulfill the purpose of a clothing care device that smooths out wrinkles in clothing, removes odors, and sterilizes.

[0093] Referring to FIG. 3(a), the interior of the second chamber (200) may include a blower unit (220) for sucking in air from the first chamber (100), a steam unit (250) that receives water from the first tank (310), generates steam, and then supplies steam to the first chamber (100), and a heat pump unit (230) that dehumidifies and heats the air sucked in by the blower unit (220) and then discharges it to the first chamber (100). The steam unit (250), the blower unit (220), and the heat pump unit (230) may be installed on a base (210).

[0094] A supporter part (280) that supports the steam unit (250) and the heat pump unit (230) may be coupled to the base (210). The supporter part (280) may include a first supporter (281) located closer to the blower unit (220) and a second supporter (282) located further away from the blower unit (220).

[0095] A heat pump unit (230) may be located on the upper part of the supporter section (280), and a steam unit (250) may be located in a receiving area (S) formed on the inner side of the supporter section (280), that is, between the supporter section (280) and the base (210). Additionally, a control unit (270) for controlling the blower unit (220), the steam unit (250), and the heat pump unit (230) may be located in the receiving area (S).

[0096] However, this is merely an example, and the control unit (270) may be located at the rear of the second chamber (200). When located at the rear of the second chamber (200), the control unit (270) may be attached or detached through a rear panel (not shown) located at the rear of the cabinet that communicates with the second chamber (200).

[0097] The above control unit (270) can also control the pressurizing unit (500) to be described later. In addition, it can control the reciprocating motion of the above driving unit (600, see FIG. 3).

[0098] The steam unit (250) is provided to sterilize, deodorize, and remove wrinkles from clothing placed in the first chamber (100), and the blower unit (220) and the heat pump unit (230) may be provided to circulate air in the first chamber (100) and dehumidify through heat exchange.

[0099] Referring to FIG. 3(b), the blower unit (220) may include a blower fan (226) and a supply air duct (221). When the direction in which the inlet (11) is located is referred to as the front and the direction in which the rear of the first chamber is located is referred to as the rear, the supply air duct (221) is provided in front of the blower fan (226), and a tank module frame may be provided in front of the supply air duct (221). Accordingly, the tank module frame forms a tank installation space (351) and can separate the tank installation space (351) from the second chamber (200).

[0100] The first tank (310) and the second tank (330) that are seated on the tank module frame may be positioned closer to one of the two sides of the cabinet (10). For example, the first tank (310) may be positioned closer to the right side of the cabinet (10) than to the left side of the cabinet in the tank installation space (351), and conversely, the second tank (330) may be positioned closer to the left side of the cabinet (10) than to the right side of the cabinet (10).

[0101] The steam unit (250) can also be positioned so that the right side of the cabinet (10) is closer than the left side of the cabinet (10) inside the second chamber (200), just as the first tank (310) is positioned. This is to simplify the connection path for water to move from the first tank (310) to the steam unit (250) by placing the steam unit (250) at the rear of the first tank (310).

[0102] The steam unit (250) may include a storage unit (251) in which water is stored, and a heater (2501) located inside the storage unit (251) to heat the water. Additionally, it may further include a steam temperature sensor (9131) for measuring the temperature of the water stored in the storage unit (251).

[0103] Water located in the storage unit (251) can be heated through the heater (2501). The steam generated through heating can be supplied to the first chamber (100) through a third port (112) provided on the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber along a steam path (not shown).

[0104] Water used in the above steam unit (250) can be supplied through the first tank (310). When the first tank (310) is placed in the tank installation space (351), a water supply check valve (not shown) provided on the bottom surface of the first tank (310) is opened, and water is supplied to the storage unit (251) through the water supply path connected to the water supply check valve.

[0105] If the first tank (310) is positioned closer to the left side of the cabinet (10) than to the right side of the cabinet (10), the position of the steam unit (250) can also be positioned closer to the left side of the cabinet (10) than to the right side of the cabinet (10) in correspondence. This is to reduce the length of the water supply path (not shown) connecting the first tank (310) and the steam unit (250) and to simplify it as much as possible.

[0106] The blower unit (220) can draw in air through a second port (115) and a supply air duct (221) located on the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber to circulate air in the first chamber (100). The supply air duct (221) may include a supply air duct inlet (2213) provided with a shape corresponding to the second port (115), a supply air duct body (2211) that moves the drawn-in air to a blower fan (226), and a supply air duct outlet (2215) connected to the inlet of the blower fan (226).

[0107] The above-mentioned blower fan (226) is a type of centrifugal blower and can discharge the sucked-in air using centrifugal force. The above-mentioned blower fan (226) can be connected to the heat pump unit (230) through the blower housing (224). Accordingly, the air sucked in through the blower fan (226) will be connected to the air inlet (2311) of the duct housing (231), which is connected to the blower outlet (2242) of the blower housing (224).

[0108] The heat pump unit (230) may include a duct housing (231) which is a passage for air to move, an air inlet (2311) located at one end of the duct housing (231) for drawing in air from a blower fan (226), and an air outlet (2312) located at the other end of the duct housing (231) for discharging air into the first chamber (100).

[0109] The heat pump unit (230) may further include a first heat exchanger (not shown) and a second heat exchanger (not shown) located inside the duct housing (231) to exchange heat with the sucked air. Additionally, the heat pump unit (230) may further include a compressor (234) located outside the duct housing (231) to compress and circulate a refrigerant to supply it to the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger.

[0110] The compressor (234) may be located on the side of the supporter (280). Since the first tank (310) is located close to one side of the cabinet (10), and the steam unit (250) and the supporter (280) are also located close to one side of the cabinet (10) inside the second chamber (200), the compressor (235) may be located close to the other side of the cabinet (10) on one side of the cabinet (10). For example, referring to FIG. 3(b), the compressor (235) is positioned off to the right (i.e., closer to the right side than the left side of the cabinet), and the supporter (280) and the steam unit (250) are positioned off to the left (closer to the left side than the right side of the cabinet).

[0111] Additionally, the air supply duct (221) may include an air supply duct inlet (2213) that draws in air from the first chamber (100) by communicating with the second port (115) provided on the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber. Additionally, the air supply duct inlet (2213) may form an inclined flow path. This is to allow condensate formed in the first chamber (100) and the door (400) to easily move through the air supply duct inlet (2213) communicating with the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber, along the inclined flow path, to a sump (not shown) provided on the inner lower side of the air supply duct (221).

[0112] An air supply duct (221) may be located in front of the blower fan (226), and a steam unit (250) and a heat pump unit (230) may be arranged behind the blower fan (226). Additionally, the heat pump unit (230) may be supported by a supporter part (280). The supporter part (280) may be coupled to a base (210) that forms the bottom of the second chamber (200). Thus, the supporter part (280) may form a predetermined distance between the base (210) and the heat pump unit (230), and may form a predetermined receiving area (S) between the supporter part (280) and the base (210).

[0113] A steam unit (250) is located in the above receiving area (S) and can be coupled with the supporter part (280) in the above receiving area (S). Additionally, the steam unit (250) can be coupled with the supporter part (280) while spaced apart from the base (210).

[0114] Unlike what is shown in FIG. 3(b), a blower unit (220) may be provided inside a duct housing (231) to circulate air in the first chamber (100). Alternatively, it may be installed between an air outlet (2312) and a second heat exchanger (or condenser). Air discharged through the air outlet (2312) will be introduced into the first chamber (100) through a first port (111) communicating with the air outlet (2312).

[0115] In the above duct housing (231), condensate may be generated through heat exchange between the first heat exchanger (or evaporator) and the sucked air. The condensate generated in the heat pump unit (230) may move to a sump (not shown) through the bottom surface of the duct housing (231) and be discharged to a second tank (330).

[0116] The air and / or steam supplied by the heat pump unit (230) and the steam unit (250) may be applied to clothing contained within the first chamber (100) to affect the physical or chemical properties of the clothing. For example, the fabric structure of the clothing may be relaxed by hot air or steam, causing wrinkles to be smoothed out, and unpleasant odors may be removed by reacting with odor molecules embedded in the clothing with the steam. In addition, the hot air and / or steam supplied by the heat pump unit (230) and the steam unit (250) may sterilize microorganisms such as bacteria, mold, and viruses that infest the clothing.

[0117] FIG. 4 illustrates a driving unit (600) and a hanger unit (700) of the clothing processing device (1000) of the present disclosure. The clothing processing device (1000) may include a driving unit (600) to reciprocate the hanger unit (700) in the width direction of the cabinet (10) in order to shake the clothing mounted on the hanger unit (700). As shown in FIG. 5, the driving unit (600) may be located in a space (M) located between the upper panel (12) and the upper surface (101) of the first chamber. This is to ensure that the driving unit (600) is not exposed to the user for aesthetic purposes, and also to prevent the driving unit (600) from being exposed to moisture and high temperatures inside the first chamber (100).

[0118] The above drive unit (600) may include a motor (620) for generating rotational force and a power conversion unit (680) for converting the rotational force of the motor (620) to reciprocate the hanger unit. Additionally, the above drive unit (600) may include a first support unit (671) and a second support unit (672) that support the hanger unit. The first support unit (671) and the second support unit (672) may be positioned facing each other with the motor (620) in between. The first support unit (671) and the second support unit (672) are connected to both ends of the hanger body unit (710) to support the hanger body unit (710) and are capable of moving in the same direction when the hanger body unit (710) moves.

[0119] The above driving unit (600) may further include a support frame (613) for supporting the first support unit (671) and the second support unit (672) and for supporting the motor (620).

[0120] The above-mentioned drive unit (600) may be positioned in the space between the first chamber (100) and the cabinet (10) so as to be located above the first chamber (100). The above-mentioned drive unit (600) may include a motor (620) that generates rotational force. The above-mentioned drive unit (600) may be seated on a support frame (613) that is fixed between the first chamber (100) and the cabinet (10). The support frame (613) may dampen vibrations generated during the operation of the drive unit (600).

[0121] By positioning the drive unit (600) on the upper side of the first chamber (100), sufficient internal space of the first chamber (100) can be secured to process a large volume of clothing. In addition, if the drive unit (600) is positioned on the side, the width of the clothing processing device (1000) increases overall. However, since the drive unit (600) of the present disclosure is positioned on the upper side of the first chamber (100), the clothing processing device (1000) has the advantage of being implemented in an overall slim form. Since the clothing processing device (1000) can be implemented in a slim form, it is easy to install in a narrow space such as an indoor space. Furthermore, since the drive unit (600) is installed using the upper external space of the first chamber (100), the internal space of the first chamber (100) can be increased to a large capacity, which has the advantage of increasing the amount of clothing that can be processed. In addition, components susceptible to moisture, such as the motor (620), can be prevented from being exposed to the first chamber (100) where steam is sprayed.

[0122] The above driving unit (600) may include a power transmission unit (640) that transmits the rotational force of the motor (620) to the power conversion unit (680). The power transmission unit (640) transmits the rotational motion of the motor to the rotational motion of the power conversion unit (680) and can be implemented in various forms by a person with ordinary knowledge in the technical field of the present disclosure.

[0123] Referring to FIG. 4, the power transmission unit (640) may include a driving pulley (641) that rotates by a motor (620), a driven pulley (642) that rotates together with the driving pulley (641) by being connected to the belt (643), and a rotating shaft (644) that rotates by being connected to the driven pulley (642).

[0124] The diameter of the driven pulley (642) is formed to be larger than the diameter of the driving pulley (641). Since the driving pulley (641) receives rotational force directly from the motor (620), it rotates at a relatively high speed. However, if the hanger unit (700) is reciprocated with the same period as the rotational motion generated by the motor, excessive vibration and noise will occur, and the motor (620) will be overloaded, which will ultimately reduce the efficiency of handling the clothes hanging on the hanger unit (700). Therefore, by making the diameter of the driven pulley (642) larger than the diameter of the driving pulley (641), the reciprocating period of the hanger unit (700) can be appropriately adjusted. The diameter ratio of the driving pulley (641) and the driven pulley (642) preferably forms a ratio of 1:5 to 1:15.

[0125] Meanwhile, the power transmission unit (640) may be implemented in various ways, such as being composed of a driving gear, a driven gear, and a chain instead of the aforementioned driving pulley (641), driven pulley (642), and belt (643).

[0126] Additionally, the clothing processing device (1000) may further include a bearing part (650) fitted onto a rotating shaft (644). The bearing part (650) may include a bearing housing (651) forming an outer shape and a first bearing (not shown) provided between the rotating shaft (644) and the inner surface of the bearing housing (651). The bearing part (650) is fixed to a support frame (613) to support the rotating shaft (644) and also serves to facilitate the smooth rotation of the rotating shaft (644). Preferably, the first bearing may be an oilless bearing so that the clothing contained inside the first chamber (100) is not contaminated.

[0127] The power conversion unit (680) can convert the rotational motion received from the power transmission unit (640) to cause the hanger unit (700) to reciprocate in the width direction of the first chamber (100). The power conversion unit (680) may include a rotational projection (6811) connected to the rotation axis (644) of the power transmission unit (640), a connecting rod (6812) formed extending from the rotational projection (6811), and a connecting projection (6813) formed protruding from one end of the connecting rod (6812), which rotates around the rotation axis (644) and is inserted into a slot (7132) provided in the hanger unit (700).

[0128] The above-mentioned rotating projection (6811) is formed at one end of the power conversion unit (680) and may include an insertion hole (not shown) into which a rotation shaft (644) is inserted. It is preferable that the above-mentioned connecting rod (6812) be formed to extend approximately perpendicularly to the rotation shaft (644) from the rotating projection (6811). The above-mentioned connecting projection (6813) may be formed to extend downward from one end of the above-mentioned connecting rod (6812).

[0129] When the above-mentioned rotation axis (644) rotates, the above-mentioned connecting projection (6813) will rotate with a predetermined radius from the rotation axis (644). If the above-mentioned connecting rod (6812) is formed in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis (644), the predetermined radius will be the length of the connecting rod (6812).

[0130] When the connecting rod (6812) rotates, the connecting projection (6813) will eventually rotate. The connecting projection (6813) can be inserted into the slot (7132). Specifically, the slot (7132) may further include a slot rib (7132a) forming a slot internal space (7133), and the connecting projection (6813) will be positioned in the slot internal space (7133).

[0131] It is preferable that the slot (7132) be formed in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the hanger portion (700). That is, when the hanger portion (700) reciprocates in the width direction (Y / -Y direction) of the first chamber (100), the slot (7132) will be formed in the depth direction (X / -X direction) of the first chamber (100).

[0132] If the above-described hanger unit (700) and drive unit (600) are viewed from above, when the connecting projection (6813) rotates, the force transmitted to the hanger unit (700) by the connecting projection (6813) can always be separated into the width direction (Y / -Y direction) of the first chamber (100) and the depth direction (X / -X direction) of the first chamber (100). If the length of the slot (7132) in the depth direction is longer than the rotational diameter of the connecting rod when the connecting rod (6812) rotates, then force will be transmitted to the hanger unit (700) by the slot (7132) in the width direction (Y / -Y direction) of the first chamber (100), and no force will be transmitted in the depth direction (X / -X direction) of the first chamber (100). Even if the depth-direction length of the slot (7132) is shorter than the rotational diameter of the connecting rod (6812) during rotation, most of the power conversion unit (680) will not be transmitted in the depth-direction (X / -X direction) of the first chamber (100) during rotation.

[0133] Accordingly, the hanger part (700) can reciprocate in the width direction (Y / -Y direction) of the first chamber (100) by the shape of the slot (7132).

[0134] Meanwhile, moisture contained in the humid air inside the first chamber (100) may condense and accumulate water inside the central body (713, see FIG. 6). Accordingly, the central body (713) may include a drain hole (not shown) so that the accumulated water can be drained to the outside of the central body (713).

[0135] A first support member (671) and a second support member (672), which are supported by a support frame (613) and connected to a hanger member (700) to support the hanger member (700) inside the first chamber (100), may include an elastic member to allow the hanger member (700) to move back and forth smoothly. In particular, it is preferable that the first support member (671) and the second support member (672) be provided in the form of long plates in the forward and backward directions to restrict the reciprocating motion of the hanger member (700) along the depth direction (X / -X direction) of the first chamber, with one end connected to the support frame (613) or cabinet (10) and the other end connected to one side of the hanger member (700). That is, the first support member (671) and the second support member (672) can be connected to both ends of the hanger member (700), specifically to both ends of the hanger body member (710).

[0136] The driving unit (600) illustrated in FIG. 4(a) is one example, and alternatively, it can also be implemented by using an eccentric mass to reciprocate the hanger unit (700) through harmonic excitation motion.

[0137] Referring to FIG. 4(a), the driving unit (600) may further include a sensing unit (660) for determining the position of the hanger unit (700). The sensing unit (660) may include a magnetic body (661) provided on the driven pulley (642) and a magnetic force sensing sensor (665) provided on the bearing housing (651) supporting the rotation axis and connected to the control unit (270, see FIG. 3).

[0138] This is to return the position of the hanger unit (700) to its initial position, that is, to a position located in the middle of the first chamber (100), when the operation of the clothing processing device (1000) is completed. This is because if the position of the hanger unit (700) is maintained in a state where it is offset to one side of the first chamber (100), it not only puts strain on the first support unit and the second support unit (672) supporting the hanger unit (700), but also causes a problem that degrades the aesthetic sense of the user who has opened the door (400). To prevent this, the driving unit (600) may further include a sensing unit (660) for determining the position of the hanger unit (700).

[0139] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the magnetic body (661) is provided in the driven pulley (642) and the magnetic force sensing sensor (665) is provided in the bearing housing was described, but even if provided differently, the magnetic force sensing sensor (665) can be changed to various positions as long as it can detect the magnetic force of the magnetic body (661).

[0140] The support frame (613) may include a first support through-hole (6131) and a second support through-hole (6132) formed through the support frame (613) corresponding to the length of the hanger body part (710). A first support part (671) and a second support part (672) may be inserted through the first support through-hole (6131) and the second support through-hole (6132) and coupled to the support frame (613). Additionally, a conversion part through-hole (6133) may be located in the center of the support frame (613) to insert a power conversion part (680) and connect it to a slot (7132).

[0141] FIG. 4(a) illustrates an example of a hanger part (700) which is a feature of the present disclosure, and FIG. 4(b) illustrates an example of a conventional hanger part (800). Referring to FIG. 4(b), the conventional hanger part (800) may include a hanger body (851) in the form of a straight bar. It may also include a connecting body (854) formed by bending at both ends of the hanger body (851) toward the upper surface (101) of the first chamber. Additionally, a fastening part (7161, 7171) that is coupled with the first support part (671) and the second support part (672) is provided at both ends of the hanger body (851), that is, at the point where the connecting body (854) meets the hanger body (851).

[0142] In addition, the hanger body (851) may be provided with a notch-shaped hook (852) for holding a clothes hanger. The outer surface of the hook (852) is made of an elastic material similar to rubber, so that the user can hang and unhook the clothes hanger in the hook (852) by applying a certain amount of force.

[0143] The operating mechanism of the drive unit (600) in the existing hanger unit (800) may also be the same. That is, a power conversion unit (680) is inserted into the slot (856) to cause the hanger body (851) to reciprocate left and right.

[0144] However, in order to hang a clothes hanger on the hanger body (851), the user must pass the hook portion of the clothes hanger over the hanger body (851) and place it on the hooking groove (852). Considering the position of the hanger body (851), the user will generally have to reach upward to pass the hook portion of the clothes hanger over the hanger body (851), identify the position of the hooking groove (852), and then hang the hook portion of the clothes hanger. Therefore, the user's line of sight may be obscured by the hanger body (851), making it difficult to determine whether the part of the hanger's hook that should be hooked onto the hooking groove is properly positioned on the hooking groove (852). This inconvenience is a problem that arises because the hook portion of the clothes hanger must pass over the top of the hanger body (851).

[0145] Additionally, the existing hanger body (851), the first support member (671), and the second support member (672) can be connected at the fastening members (8541) provided at both ends of the hanger body (851). This means that the height of the hanger body (851) from the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber is determined by the lengths of the first support member (671) and the second support member (672). Therefore, there is a problem in that the space between the upper surface (101) of the first chamber cannot be reduced at the height where the first support member (671) and the second support member (672) meet the hanger body (851) in order to accommodate clothing.

[0146] In addition, there is a problem in that the number of multiple hooking grooves (852) arranged in the hanger body (851) cannot be further increased. This is because once the size of the first chamber (100) is determined, the length of the hanger body (851) is also determined, and the spacing between the clothes must be secured at a certain distance or greater to allow for the penetration of steam and the supply of hot air.

[0147] The present disclosure is intended to solve various problems of the existing hanger unit (800). FIG. 4(a) illustrates an example of the hanger unit (700) of the present disclosure. Unlike the existing hanger unit (800), the hanger unit (700) may include a hanger body unit (710) provided in the width direction of the cabinet (10), an extension body unit (730) extending toward the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber between both ends of the hanger body unit (710), and a clothing holder unit (750) located on one side of the extension body unit (730) to hold the clothing.

[0148] Additionally, the hanger portion (700) may further include a first connecting body (716) and a second connecting body (717) extending toward the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber from both ends of the hanger body portion (710). The first support portion (671) and the second support portion (672) may be combined with the first connecting body (716) and the second connecting body (717) to support the hanger portion (700).

[0149] FIG. 5 illustrates a view of the garment processing device (1000) from the front with the door open. As described above, the drive unit (600) may be located in the space (M) between the upper panel (12) and the upper surface (101) of the first chamber. This is to prevent the drive unit (600) from being exposed to the first chamber (100), where steam and hot air are supplied for the care of the garment, as well as for the design, thereby preventing corrosion and malfunction.

[0150] The above driving unit (600) may include a first support member (671) and a second support member (672), one end of which is connected to a support frame (613) and the other end of which penetrates the upper surface of the first chamber and is connected to both ends of the hanger member (700). In order to connect the driving unit (600) with the first support member and the second support member (672) using the first support member (671) and the second support member (672), the upper surface (101) of the first chamber may include a first upper communication hole (1011) and a second upper communication hole (1012) formed by penetrating the upper surface (101) of the first chamber. Additionally, in order for the power converter (680) to be inserted into the slot, the upper surface (101) of the first chamber may further include a power converter communication hole (not shown) formed by penetrating the upper surface (101) of the first chamber. The power converter communication hole (1013) may be located on the upper surface (101) of the first chamber so as to be connected to the slot (7132), in particular, corresponding to the position of the central body to be described later.

[0151] Accordingly, the power conversion unit communication hole (1013) can be located between the first upper communication hole (1011) and the second upper communication hole (1012).

[0152] Referring to FIG. 5, the power conversion unit (680) is to be inserted into a slot (7132) located inside the central body (713) to be described later, but when viewed from the front of the clothing processing device, it can be mostly covered by the central body (713).

[0153] H1 and H2, which are dotted lines indicated along the width direction of the above-mentioned hanger section, represent the positions of the existing hanger section (800). That is, when the existing hanger section (800) shown in FIG. 4(b) is positioned in the same driving section (600), the position of the hanger body will be located between H1 and H2. Accordingly, excluding the first catch groove (7513) located in the center body of the hanger section (700), the positions of the multiple second catch grooves (7523) located in the first body (711) and the second body (712) can be formed higher than the position of the catch groove (852) of the existing hanger section (800) based on the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber.

[0154] In the case of the existing hanger unit (800), since a connecting body (854) that combines with the first support unit (671) and the second support unit (672) is located at both ends of the hanger body (851), the hanger body (851) is ultimately positioned by descending from the upper surface (101) of the first chamber by the length of the first support unit (671) and the second support unit (672).

[0155] On the other hand, in the case of the hanger part (700) described in the present disclosure, the position of the hanger body part (710) is positioned relatively higher than the hanger body (851) of the existing hanger part (800), and the first connecting body (716) and the first connecting body (716), and the second connecting body (717) are combined at the free ends of the first connecting body (716) and the second connecting body (717) that are bent toward the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber. Therefore, even if the lengths of the first support part (671) and the second support part (672) are the same as before, the position of the hanger body part (710) is raised relatively higher, so even if the second hanging part (752) for hanging clothes is lowered by a second length from the hanger body part (710) toward the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber, the position of the hanging groove for hanging clothes can actually be higher than the position of the hanging groove of the existing hanger part.

[0156] This means that longer clothes can be accommodated compared to when using the existing hanger section (800) in the first chamber (100) of the same size. In addition, it means that the space between the hanger section (700) and the upper surface (101) of the first chamber can be used more efficiently in terms of accommodating clothes.

[0157] Additionally, the hooking groove (852) of the existing hanger body (851) is simply a notched groove in the hanger body (851). Therefore, when hanging clothes on the hooking groove (852), the hook portion of the clothes hanger must pass over the hanger body (851). On the other hand, in the hanger part (800) of the present disclosure, even though the hanger body part (710) is positioned relatively higher than the existing hanger body (851), the positions of the first hooking part (751) and the second hooking part (752) for hanging clothes can be positioned below the hanger body part (710) by means of the extension body part (730). In addition, since a clothes hanger can be hung on the clothes hanger section (750) through the first extension body (731) and the second extension body (732) included in the extension body section (730), the inconvenience of having to pass the clothes hanger over the hanger body section (710) can be reduced.

[0158] Referring to FIG. 6, the hanger portion (700) may include a hanger body portion (710) provided in the width direction of the cabinet (10), an extension body portion (730) extending toward the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber between both ends of the hanger body portion (710), and a clothing holder portion (750) located on one side of the extension body portion (730) for holding the clothing.

[0159] More specifically, the hanger body portion (710) may include a central body (713) having an opening (7131) that is open toward the upper surface (101) of the first chamber, and a first body (711) and a second body (712) that are respectively extended from the central body (713) in the width direction of the first chamber (100), and the extension body portion (730) may include a first extension body (731) formed by extending from the central body (713) toward the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber by a predetermined first length, and a plurality of second extension bodies (732) formed by extending from the first body (711) and the second body (712) toward the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber by a predetermined second length.

[0160] Additionally, the clothing mounting portion (750) may include a first locking portion (751) which is coupled to one of the left and right sides of the first extension body (731) to hold clothing and has a notch shape in the depth direction of the first chamber (100), and a plurality of second locking portions (752) which are coupled to one of the left and right sides of each of the plurality of second extension bodies (732) and have a notch shape in the depth direction of the first chamber (100).

[0161] That is, while the existing hanger body (851) is in the form of a bar with a catch groove, the hanger body part (710) of the present disclosure may include a central body (713) and a first body (711) and a second body extending left and right, positioned closer to the opening (7131) than the lower part of the central body (713) on both sides of the central body (713).

[0162] The central body (713) may include an opening on one side facing the upper surface (101) of the first chamber, and may include a slot (7132) inside the central body (713). The central body (713) may be a hollow hemispherical shape. This is because a slot (7132) is formed inside, and a connecting projection (6813), which is part of the power conversion unit (680), can be inserted into the slot internal space (7133). Since the central body (713) includes a slot (7132), most of the power conversion unit (680) is covered by the central body (713), so it can also perform the role of protecting the power conversion unit (680).

[0163] The reason the shape of the central body (713) is hemispherical is to ensure that the power conversion unit (680) secures a rotational space equal to the rotational diameter of the connecting rod (6812). Accordingly, the radius of the opening (7131) may be larger than the length of the connecting rod (6812).

[0164] The above extension body portion (730) may include a first extension body (731) formed by extending from the center body (713) toward the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber by a predetermined first length, and a plurality of second extension bodies (732) formed by extending from the first body (711) and the second body (712) toward the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber by a predetermined second length.

[0165] The first length and the second length may be the same or different. Additionally, the second lengths of each of the plurality of second extension bodies (732) may each be different.

[0166] Referring to FIG. 6, a plurality of second extension bodies (732) provided on the first body (711) and the second body (712) may be provided at symmetrical intervals with respect to the center body (713). This is to prevent the weight of the hanger part (700) from being unevenly distributed. Accordingly, FIG. 6 shows a drawing with five including the first extension body (731), but this is merely one embodiment.

[0167] The above hanger portion (700) may include a first connecting body (716) and a second connecting body (717) formed by being bent toward the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber from the first body (711) and the second body (712), respectively. Additionally, the above hanger portion (700) may be provided with a first reinforcing rib (7162) and a second reinforcing rib (7172) to reinforce strength, as stress may be concentrated at the location where the first body (711) and the second body (712) meet the first connecting body (716) and the second connecting body (717), respectively.

[0168] Additionally, the hanger portion (700) may include a first fastening portion (7161) and a second fastening portion (7171) for connecting to the first support portion (671) and the second support portion (672), respectively, on the lower side of the first connecting body (716) and the second connecting body (717). The first fastening portion (7161) and the second fastening portion (7171) are connected to the first support portion (671) and the second support portion (672), which may be a hook connection or a screw connection. The first support portion (671) and the second support portion (672) may include a connecting groove at a corresponding position when connected to the first fastening portion (7161) and the second fastening portion (7171).

[0169] This is to ensure that the hanger part (700) can move a distance when reciprocating in the width direction of the first chamber, just like the existing hanger part (800).

[0170] Referring to FIG. 7(a), the first locking part (751) may include a first locking body (7511) coupled to one of the left and right sides of the free end of the first extension body (731), a first locking body upper surface (7512) facing the upper surface (101) of the first chamber on one side of the first locking body (7511), and a first locking groove (7513) formed by penetrating the first locking body (7511) including a part of the first locking body upper surface (7512) in the depth direction (X / -X direction) of the first chamber.

[0171] Additionally, each of the plurality of second locking parts (752) may include a second locking body (7521) coupled to one of the left and right sides of the free end of the second extension body (732) corresponding to each of the plurality of second locking parts (752), a second locking body upper surface (7522) facing the upper surface (101) of the first chamber on one side of the second locking body, and a second locking groove (7523) formed by penetrating the second locking body (7521) including a part of the second locking body upper surface (7522) in the depth direction (X / -X direction) of the first chamber.

[0172] That is, the above-mentioned catch portions (751, 752) may have a notch-shaped catch groove formed in the depth direction (X / -X direction) of the first chamber (100). This is to efficiently utilize the space by mounting the clothing contained in the space of the first chamber (100) in the depth direction (X / -X direction) of the first chamber (100).

[0173] The above-mentioned hook portions (751, 752) are parts where the hooks of the upper garment hanger or lower garment hanger are hooked. The above-mentioned hook portions (751, 752) may be arranged in the width direction (Y / -Y direction) of the first chamber (100) so that the hooking grooves are visible in the depth direction (X / -X direction) of the first chamber. In order for steam and hot air to penetrate evenly into each garment through the gaps between the garments, it is preferable that the first extension body (731) and a plurality of second extension bodies (732) be spaced apart by a predetermined distance. This is because if the gap between the first extension body (731) and the second extension body (732) or between a plurality of second extension bodies (732) is narrow, it is difficult for steam to penetrate and hot air to enter well, which may result in reduced sterilization, wrinkle removal, and drying functions.

[0174] The above clothing holder may further include a third locking part that is coupled to the other side of the left and right sides of the first extension body (731) to hold clothing and has a notch shape in the depth direction (X / -X direction) of the first chamber (100).

[0175] The third locking part (753) may include a third locking body (7531) coupled to the other side of the left and right sides of the free end of the first extension body (731), a third locking body upper surface (7532) facing the upper surface (101) of the first chamber on one side of the third locking body (7531), and a third locking groove (7533) formed by penetrating the third locking body (7531) in the depth direction of the first chamber so that a part of the third locking body upper surface (7532) is open.

[0176] This is because, in the case of thin clothing such as dress shirts, sufficient steam and hot air can be supplied even if the distance between the clothing is not wide.

[0177] Meanwhile, at least one surface forming each hooking groove (7513, 7523, 7533) may be an inclined surface within each hooking body (7511, 7521, 7531). That is, the hooking groove in each hooking body is formed in a notch shape (e.g., a V-shaped notch), and at least one surface of the notch may be provided as an inclined surface. Accordingly, when a user hooks the hook portion of a clothes hanger onto the first hooking groove (7513), the second hooking groove (7523), and the third hooking groove (7533), it can be naturally seated on each hooking groove (7513, 7523, 7533) along the inclined surface of each hooking groove (7513, 7523, 7533).

[0178] Accordingly, the entrance of the above-mentioned catch groove (7513, 7523, 7533) may be wide, and the shape may become narrower than the entrance as it goes into the interior of the above-mentioned catch groove (7513, 7523, 7533). To this end, if the above-mentioned catch groove is in the form of a notch, at least one surface forming the catch groove may be inclined.

[0179] In contrast, one side of the first locking body (7511) where it meets the first extension body (731) may be longer than the other side of the first locking body located in the opposite direction to the one side of the first locking body. Through this, the upper surface (7512) of the first locking body may become inclined as it moves from one side of the first locking body to the other side of the first locking body. Alternatively, a portion of the upper surface (7512) of the first locking body located at the part where it meets the first extension body (731) may be inclined toward the first locking groove (7513), centered on the first locking groove (7513). This is intended to naturally guide the user toward the first locking groove (7513) when hanging a clothes hanger through the inclined upper surface (see FIG. 8).

[0180] The inclined upper surface of the locking body can likewise be applied to other clothing mounting parts, namely the second locking body (7512), the third locking body (7513), and the fourth locking body (not shown).

[0181] FIG. 7 illustrates an example in which a first locking part (751) and a third locking part (753) are provided on the left and right sides, respectively, of a first extension body (731). Similarly, locking parts may also be included on both the left and right sides of a plurality of second extension bodies (732) (see FIG. 8).

[0182] That is, the hanger portion (700) may include a plurality of fourth locking portions (not shown) that are coupled to the other side of the left and right sides of the free end of the second extension body (732), each corresponding to a plurality of second locking portions (752). Each of the plurality of fourth locking portions may include a fourth locking body (not shown), a fourth locking body upper surface (not shown) facing the upper surface (101) of the first chamber on one side of the fourth locking body, and a second locking groove (not shown) formed by penetrating the fourth locking body (not shown) including a part of the fourth locking body upper surface (not shown) in the depth direction (X / -X direction) of the first chamber.

[0183] This is because when the first chamber (100) is used simply as a space for accommodating clothing, more clothing can be accommodated, and in the case of thin clothing such as dress shirts, the penetration and drying of steam and hot air is easy even if the gap between the clothing is small.

[0184] In addition, if hooks are provided on both sides of each extension body, both hands can be used regardless of whether the user is left-handed or right-handed. Furthermore, the spacing for hanging clothing can be freely configured according to the thickness of the garment.

[0185] For example, FIG. 7(a) illustrates an example in which the first extension body has two hooks, allowing for a total of six garments to be hung. This is intended to allow for handling more clothes by accommodating thin materials in the first hook (751) and the third hook (753). Similarly, since all extension bodies may include two hooks—namely, multiple second hooks and multiple fourth hooks—to allow for a total of 10 garments to be hung, hooks may be provided on each of the left and right sides of the second extension body. Of course, if the number of extension bodies increases, more clothes may be accommodated accordingly. This is referred to as a dual hanger.

[0186] Meanwhile, the first locking part (751) and the third locking part (753) may be located at the same height relative to the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber. This is for a symmetrical aesthetic. Also, the distance between the first locking part (751) and the third locking part (753) may be smaller than the distance between the first locking part (751) and the closest second locking part (752) among the plurality of second locking parts (752), or the distance between adjacent second locking parts (752) among the plurality of second locking parts (752).

[0187] And, the maximum height from the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber to the upper surface (7512) of the first hanging body is smaller than the height from the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber to the position where the center body (713) and the first extension body (731) meet. Referring to FIG. 7(a), this means that the height from the bottom surface of the cabinet to L1 is smaller than the height from the bottom surface of the cabinet to L2. Through this, unlike the existing hanger unit (800), it means that when a user hangs clothing, they can easily hang the clothing in the first hanging groove (7513) through the side of the downwardly extended extension body without having to struggle to hang the clothing over the center body (713).

[0188] That is, while the hanger bar and the catch groove were formed integrally in the conventional method, the hanger part (700) of the present disclosure can arrange the catch parts (751, 752, 753) corresponding to the conventional catch grooves apart from the hanger body part (710) by using an extension body part (730) that extends toward the bottom surface of the first chamber from the hanger body part (710) corresponding to the conventional hanger bar. That is, the hanger body part (710) and the clothing holder part (750) can be formed independently.

[0189] Through this, the user can insert the clothes hanger between each extension body and access the hook portion (751, 752, 753) through the side of each extension body, thereby preventing interference with the hanger body portion (710).

[0190] Here, the reason for saying that the maximum height up to the upper surface (7512) of the first locking body is that the upper surface (7512) of the first locking body may be in a curved shape as shown in FIG. 6.

[0191] This means that clothing can be easily attached from the side of the first hook portion (751) to the first hook groove (7513) without obstructing the view. This is for the convenience of the user.

[0192] Likewise, the maximum height from the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber to the upper surface (7522) of one of the plurality of second locking bodies (7521) may be smaller than the height from the bottom surface (102) of the first chamber to the position where the first body (711) or the second body (712) and the corresponding second locking body (7521) are combined to meet the second extension body (732). This means that when a user places clothing, they can access each of the plurality of second locking grooves (7523) through each side of the plurality of second extension bodies.

[0193] Here, the reason for saying that the maximum height up to the upper surface (7522) of the second locking body is that the upper surface (7522) of the second locking body may be in a curved shape as shown in FIG. 6.

[0194] The reason the upper surface (7512) of the first hanging body and the upper surface (7522) of the second hanging body are provided as curved surfaces is that the hook of the clothes hanger is in a curved shape. Therefore, when hanging the clothes hanger in the hanging groove (7513, 7523, 7533), it can be mounted more conveniently than on an angled upper surface.

[0195] This can be applied in the same way to the third locking part (753).

[0196] Referring to FIG. 7(a), the first length (EL1) and the second length (EL2 or EL3) may have different lengths. Additionally, the lengths (EL2, EL3) of each of the multiple second extension bodies may also differ from each other.

[0197] FIG. 7(b) is a top view of the hanger portion (700). A slot (7132) may be formed inside the central body (713), and a power conversion unit (680) will be inserted into the slot (7132) to convert the rotational motion of the motor into reciprocating motion along the width direction of the first chamber (100). Here, the reciprocating motion along the width direction of the first chamber (100) may be a linear motion along the width direction of the first chamber (100), but it may also be an elliptical motion with a large eccentricity along the width direction of the first chamber (100). This may vary depending on the length of the slot and the length of the connecting rod. If half the length (S1) of the slot (7132) is longer than the length of the connecting rod (6812), the hanger portion (700) may move linearly along the width direction of the first chamber. On the other hand, if half the length (S1) of the slot (7132) is longer than the length of the connecting rod (6812), the hanger part (700) can perform an elliptical motion with the width direction of the first chamber as the major axis.

[0198] In any case, when viewed from the front of the garment processing device, the hanger unit (700) can reciprocate in the width direction of the first chamber as the main direction.

[0199] FIG. 7(c) illustrates the view of the hanger portion (700) when viewed from the left side (1091) of the first chamber. The distance from the upper surface (101) of the first chamber to the bottom of the first connecting body (716) may be shorter than the distance from the upper surface (101) of the first chamber to the bottom of the first extension body (731).

[0200] This is because the central body (713) accommodating the power conversion unit (680) must be larger than the first body (711) and the second body (712), and in order to easily hang clothing through one side of the first extension body, the height from the bottom surface of the cabinet to L1 must be smaller than the height from the bottom surface of the cabinet to L2. Accordingly, the distance from the upper surface (101) of the first chamber to the bottom of the first connecting body (716) may be shorter than the distance from the upper surface (101) of the first chamber to the bottom of the first extension body (731).

[0201] FIG. 8 illustrates an example of a dual hanger in which clothing mounting sections (750) are provided on both sides of an extension body (730). When a user places a clothing hanger (PH1) on the clothing mounting section (750), the user can access the clothing mounting section (750) through the side of the extension body (730) in the direction of the arrow marked A1. Then, the user can place the hanger in the groove inside the clothing mounting section (750), that is, the hooking groove, in the direction of the arrow marked A2. A portion of the clothing mounting section (750) that is coupled to one side of the extension body may be provided at an angle. Through this, the user can naturally place the hanger in the groove inside the clothing mounting section (750) by moving the hanger downward.

[0202] The present disclosure may be modified and implemented in various forms, and its scope of rights is not limited to the embodiments described above. Therefore, if a modified embodiment includes the components of the claims of the present disclosure, it should be considered to fall within the scope of the present disclosure. Explanation of the symbols

[0203] 1000: Garment processing unit 10: Cabinet 11: Input 12: Top panel 13: Side panel 17: Front contact part 100: First chamber 101: Upper surface of the first chamber 102: Bottom surface of the first chamber 310: First tank 330: Second tank 400: Door 401: Inner door surface 405: Garment hook section 700: Hanger section 710: Hanger body section 711: First body 712: Second body 713: Central body 716: First connecting body 717: Second connecting body 730: Extension body section 731: First extension body 732: 2nd extension body 750: Clothing holder 751: 1st locking part 752: Second stumbling block 753: Third stumbling block

Claims

Claim 1 A cabinet including an input opening on one side; a door rotatably coupled to the cabinet to open and close the input opening; a first chamber located inside the cabinet to receive clothing through the input opening; a first tank located below the first chamber to store water; a second tank located below the first chamber on one side of the first tank to store condensate generated in the first chamber; and a hanger section located inside the first chamber to support clothing; wherein the hanger section comprises a hanger body section provided in the width direction of the first chamber; and an extension body section extending toward the bottom surface of the first chamber between both ends of the hanger body section. A garment processing device comprising: a garment mounting portion located on the side of the extension body portion and for mounting the garment; wherein the hanger body portion comprises a central body, a first body and a second body each extending from the central body in the width direction of the first chamber, a first fastening portion extending from the first body in the direction of the bottom surface and coupled to the first chamber, and a second fastening portion extending from the second body in the direction of the bottom surface and coupled to the first chamber, and wherein the extension body portion comprises a first extension body extending from the central body toward the bottom surface by a preset first length of the first chamber, and wherein the lower end of the first extension body is positioned below the lower ends of the first fastening portion and the second fastening portion. Claim 2 The clothing processing device according to claim 1, wherein the extension body part further comprises a plurality of second extension bodies formed by extending from the first body and the second body by a predetermined second length toward the bottom surface of the first chamber, and the clothing mounting part comprises: a first locking part coupled to one of the left and right sides of the first extension body and having a notch shape in the depth direction of the first chamber for mounting clothing; and a plurality of second locking parts coupled to one of the left and right sides of each of the plurality of second extension bodies and having a notch shape in the depth direction of the first chamber for mounting clothing. Claim 3 In paragraph 2, the first locking part comprises: a first locking body coupled to one of the left and right sides of the free end of the first extension body; an upper surface of the first locking body facing the upper surface of the first chamber on one side of the first locking body; and a first locking groove formed by penetrating the first locking body, including a part of the upper surface of the first locking body in the depth direction of the first chamber; and each of the plurality of second locking parts comprises: a second locking body coupled to one of the left and right sides of the free end of the second extension body corresponding to each of the plurality of second locking parts; an upper surface of the second locking body facing the upper surface of the first chamber on one side of the second locking body; and a second locking groove formed by penetrating the second locking body, including a part of the upper surface of the second locking body in the depth direction of the first chamber. Claim 4 In paragraph 3, the garment mounting portion further comprises a third locking portion having a notch shape in the depth direction of the first chamber, which is coupled to the other side of the left and right sides of the first extension body to mount the garment, wherein the third locking portion comprises: a third locking body coupled to the other side of the left and right sides of the free end of the first extension body; an upper surface of the third locking body facing the upper surface of the first chamber on one side of the third locking body; and a third locking groove formed by penetrating the third locking body in the depth direction of the first chamber so as to open a part of the upper surface of the third locking body. Claim 5 A clothing processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that the first locking part and the third locking part are located at the same height relative to the bottom surface of the first chamber. Claim 6 A clothing processing device according to claim 3, wherein the maximum height from the bottom surface of the first chamber to the upper surface of the first locking body is smaller than the height from the bottom surface of the first chamber to the position where the center body and the first extension body meet, and the maximum height from the bottom surface of the first chamber to the upper surface of one of the plurality of second locking bodies is smaller than the height from the bottom surface of the first chamber to the position where the first body or the second body and the one second locking body are combined to form a corresponding second extension body. Claim 7 A clothing processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that the height of the first locking body is smaller than the height of the second locking body based on the bottom surface of the first chamber. Claim 8 A clothing processing device according to paragraph 2, characterized in that the first body and the second body are positioned closer to an opening that is open in a direction toward the upper surface of the first chamber than to the lower part of the central body. Claim 9 A clothing processing device according to claim 2, wherein the first body comprises a first hanger body that is coupled with the central body and extends toward the left side of the first chamber; and a first connecting body that is extended toward the bottom surface of the first chamber from the free end of the first hanger body; and the second body comprises a second hanger body that is coupled with the central body and extends toward the right side of the first chamber; and a second connecting body that is extended toward the bottom surface of the first chamber from the free end of the second hanger body. Claim 10 A clothing processing device according to claim 9, further comprising a first support member and a second support member that support the hanger member, wherein one end is connected to the upper surface of the first chamber and the other end is connected to the lower side of the first connecting body and the second connecting body, respectively. Claim 11 A clothing processing device according to claim 9, comprising: an upper panel forming the upper surface of the first chamber; and a driving unit positioned between the upper panel and the upper surface of the first chamber and generating rotational force to reciprocate the hanger unit in the width direction of the first chamber; wherein the driving unit includes a first support member and a second support member that penetrate the upper surface of the first chamber and are respectively connected to the first connecting body and the second connecting body to support the hanger unit. Claim 12 A clothing processing device according to claim 11, characterized in that the first support member is coupled to the lower side of the first connecting body at the lower side of the first support member, and the second support member is coupled to the lower side of the second connecting body at the lower side of the second support member. Claim 13 In claim 12, the driving unit comprises a power conversion unit that converts the rotational force of the driving unit to reciprocate the hanger unit; the hanger unit further comprises a slot formed in the depth direction of the first chamber located inside the central body; and the power conversion unit comprises a rotating projection that rotates by the rotational force of the driving unit; a connecting rod that extends in a direction perpendicular to the rotating projection; and a connecting projection that protrudes from one end of the connecting rod and is inserted into the slot to reciprocate the hanger bar. Claim 14 A clothing processing device according to paragraph 2, characterized in that the central body is hemispherical in shape. Claim 15 A clothing processing device characterized in that, in paragraph 4, the upper surface of the first locking body, the upper surface of the second locking body, and the upper surface of the third locking body are curved surfaces. Claim 16 In claim 4, the garment mounting portion further comprises a plurality of fourth locking portions having a notch shape in the depth direction of the first chamber, which are coupled to the other side among the left and right sides of each of the plurality of second extension bodies to mount the garment, and each of the plurality of fourth locking portions comprises: a fourth locking body coupled to the other side among the left and right sides of the free end of the plurality of second extension bodies; an upper surface of the fourth locking body facing the upper surface of the first chamber among the surfaces of the fourth locking body; and a fourth locking groove formed by penetrating the fourth locking body in the depth direction of the first chamber so as to open a part of the upper surface of the fourth locking body. Claim 17 A cabinet including an inlet on one side; a first chamber located inside the cabinet and receiving clothing through the inlet; a second chamber located below the first chamber and forming a space separated from the first chamber; a steam unit located in the second chamber and supplying steam to the first chamber; a blower unit located in the second chamber and circulating air in the first chamber; a heat pump unit that exchanges heat with air sucked in through the blower unit; a first tank located below the first chamber and in front of the second chamber; a second tank located below the first chamber and on one side of the first tank and for storing condensate generated in the first chamber; and a hanger unit located inside the first chamber and holding clothing; wherein the hanger unit comprises a hanger body unit provided in the width direction of the first chamber; and an extension body unit extending toward the bottom surface of the first chamber between both ends of the hanger body unit. A garment processing device comprising: a garment mounting portion located on one or both sides of the extension body portion to mount the garment; wherein the hanger body portion comprises a central body, a first body and a second body respectively extended from the central body in the width direction of the first chamber, a first fastening portion extended from the first body in the direction of the bottom surface and coupled to the first chamber, and a second fastening portion extended from the second body in the direction of the bottom surface and coupled to the first chamber, and wherein the extension body portion comprises a first extension body extended from the central body toward the bottom surface by a preset first length of the first chamber, and wherein the lower end of the first extension body is positioned below the lower ends of the first fastening portion and the second fastening portion.

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