shoe care device

Abstract

This invention provides a shoe care device that treats shoes using circulating airflow. One aspect of the shoe care device includes: an inner housing forming a receiving space for accommodating shoes; an inlet formed in a portion inside the inner housing for drawing in air from the receiving space; an outlet formed in another portion inside the inner housing for supplying air to the receiving space; an air supply device for conveying air from the receiving space, wherein a pair of desiccant agents are branched off and arranged along the path of the conveyed air, and each pair of desiccant agents is capable of being heated; and a control unit for controlling the air supply device; the air supply device has a connecting flow path and a regeneration flow path corresponding to each of the desiccant agents, the connecting flow path circulating air between the inlet and the outlet, the regeneration flow path conveying air through the desiccant to a portion other than the outlet, and the control unit controlling the air supply device to selectively open and close the connecting flow path and the regeneration flow path depending on whether the desiccant is heated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to shoe care devices. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, drying equipment is used to remove moisture or odors from items such as clothes and shoes. It is broadly divided into condenser dryers and exhaust dryers. A condenser dryer condenses the air (air that has absorbed moisture from the clothes) that has exchanged heat with the clothes and then returns it to the clothes, thus drying them. An exhaust dryer, on the other hand, dries the clothes by expelling the air that has exchanged heat with the clothes from the dryer.

[0003] Based on the cooling fluid, the condensing drying device is divided into air-cooled drying device and water-cooled drying device. The water-cooled drying device removes moisture from the air by supplying low-temperature cooling water to the air circulation path, while the air-cooled drying device removes moisture from the air by exchanging heat between the air moving along the circulation path and low-temperature external gas.

[0004] On the other hand, in order to improve the condensation efficiency of removing moisture from the air after heat exchange has ended, existing drying devices (Korean Patent No. 10-1579465, CN200980133142, etc.) use desiccant (zeolite, dehydrating agent, etc.). However, the aforementioned existing drying devices employ a structure that either exhausts the humid air generated during the regeneration of the desiccant into the room or resupplyes it to the space containing the object to be dried.

[0005] The method of expelling the humid air generated during the regeneration of the dehumidifier into the room has the disadvantage of increasing indoor humidity. On the other hand, the method of resupplying the humid air generated during the regeneration of the dehumidifier into the space containing the drying object has the disadvantage of supplying the drying object with odor particles contained in the moisture.

[0006] Besides clothing, shoes may also get wet due to sweat, external contaminants, rain, or snow. Wearing such shoes not only causes inconvenience but also allows bacteria to multiply inside and cause odor.

[0007] Therefore, the current reality is that people are paying increasing attention to shoe care devices, which remove bacteria or odors by treating shoes in a prescribed manner, so that shoes can always be worn comfortably.

[0008] Regarding the shoe care device mentioned above, Korean Patent No. 1037245 (hereinafter referred to as 'Patent Document 1') discloses a "shoe sterilization treatment device (Apparatus for sterilization disposal of shoes)", which includes a main body, an ultraviolet emission module, a deodorization module, etc.

[0009] According to Patent Document 1, the shoe is placed within the sterilization chamber of the main body, and bacteria and odors are removed by activating an ultraviolet emission module. Air from the sterilization chamber is then drawn into an air supply duct and discharged to the outside of the main body via an exhaust port through a deodorization module.

[0010] Here, the deodorization module includes a deodorization column made of materials such as zeolite, activated carbon, and charcoal, and the deodorization column removes pollutants from the air discharged from the inside of the main body to the outside.

[0011] According to the aforementioned patent document 1, air that has been dehumidified by a deodorizing module including zeolite, activated carbon, etc., can be discharged to the outside of the shoe sterilization treatment device.

[0012] However, in the aforementioned Patent Document 1, since it is configured to discharge air to the outside of the shoe sterilization treatment device, air that has not been sufficiently dehumidified or odor removed may be discharged to the outside of the shoe sterilization treatment device, and such air may be discharged into the room where the wearer lives.

[0013] Furthermore, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2000-0009653 (hereinafter referred to as "Patent Document 2") discloses a "shoe cabinet for the sanitization", which includes a main body, a far-infrared emitting unit, a circulating fan, an air circulation passage, a sanitary filter, etc.

[0014] According to the aforementioned patent document 2, while storing shoes in a shoe cabinet, the shoes can be dehumidified, sterilized, and deodorized using far-infrared rays and filters during the storage period.

[0015] Here, the sanitary filter section is filled with highly absorbent materials, such as charcoal, so that as air passes through, it not only absorbs moisture and filters bacteria, but also captures substances that produce odors.

[0016] According to the aforementioned patent document 2, air is circulated inside the shoe cabinet by a circulating fan, and a hygienic filter is arranged along the air circulation path to remove bacteria and odors from the air.

[0017] However, the existing document 2 does not consider the technology to prevent the performance degradation of the sanitary filter used to remove moisture or odors, thus posing a potential risk of unsatisfactory situations arising during the user's use of the shoe care device due to improper handling of shoes.

[0018] As mentioned above, in the case of shoe care devices that remove bacteria or odors by performing prescribed treatments on shoes, there is a problem that needs to be solved: during the shoe treatment process, the air used for dehumidification and deodorization should not be exposed to the user, and the performance of the treated shoes should always be properly maintained.

[0019] However, existing shoe care devices have limitations in adequately addressing this issue. Summary of the Invention

[0020] The purpose of this invention is to solve the aforementioned problems existing in shoe care devices that treat shoes by circulating airflow.

[0021] Specifically, the object of the present invention is to provide a shoe care device that uses a desiccant to perform dehumidification and deodorization of shoes to refresh them, and is able to maintain the performance of the treated shoes in a suitable manner by regenerating the used desiccant.

[0022] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a shoe care device having a circulating airflow structure that can dehumidify the air inside the inner box of the shoe using a dehumidifier and can resupply the dehumidified air into the inner box, thereby preventing the air used in the dehumidification and deodorization process of the shoe from being exposed to the user.

[0023] Furthermore, the present invention aims to provide a shoe care device that, by reflecting the state of the shoe being treated or the state of the dehumidifier, enables the shoe care device to operate in the most suitable mode, thereby further improving the efficiency of shoe treatment.

[0024] The technical problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above. Those skilled in the art can clearly understand other technical problems not mentioned through the following description.

[0025] To achieve the above or other objectives, one aspect of the shoe care device of the present invention not only dehumidifies and deodorizes shoes using a desiccant, but also regenerates the used desiccant. Specifically, by arranging a desiccant in an air supply device, not only are moisture and bacteria in the transported air captured, but the desiccant is also regenerated by heating it in the air supply device.

[0026] Furthermore, one aspect of the shoe care device of the present invention is configured such that the air used in the dehumidification and deodorization process of the shoe has a circulating airflow structure inside the shoe care device. Specifically, a connecting flow path is formed that circulates air between an inlet and an outlet respectively formed inside the inner casing.

[0027] Furthermore, one aspect of the shoe care device of the present invention is configured to selectively execute a moisture absorption mode and a desiccant regeneration mode, taking into account the condition of the shoe or the condition of the desiccant. Specifically, a pair of desiccant is provided in the air supply device, and each desiccant has a connecting flow path and a regeneration flow path, thereby enabling the selective opening and closing of each connecting flow path and the regeneration flow path according to the necessity of the moisture absorption mode and the regeneration mode.

[0028] In addition, one aspect of the shoe care device of the present invention can steam treat shoes by supplying steam into the inner chamber.

[0029] In addition, in one aspect of the shoe care device of the present invention, dehumidification can be performed by dehumidifying with either one of a pair of dehumidifiers, while the remaining dehumidifier is regenerated.

[0030] In this invention, in a shoe care device, either one of a pair of dehumidifiers and the remaining one can alternately perform dehumidification and regeneration.

[0031] Furthermore, in one aspect of the shoe care device of the present invention, the amount of air supplied to any one of the dehumidifiers for dehumidification can be relatively greater than the amount of air supplied to the remaining dehumidifier for regeneration.

[0032] In addition, in one aspect of the shoe care device of the present invention, dehumidification can be achieved simultaneously by a pair of dehumidifiers.

[0033] In addition, in one aspect of the shoe care device of the present invention, a pair of dehumidifiers can be regenerated simultaneously.

[0034] In this invention, in the shoe care device, during the initial operation after the rest period, all the desiccant can be regenerated preferentially within a set time period.

[0035] In addition, in one aspect of the shoe care device of the present invention, when the amount of moisture adsorbed on the desiccant is sensed to exceed a reference value, all the desiccant can be regenerated preferentially until it falls below the reference value.

[0036] In addition, in one aspect of the shoe care device of the present invention, the air supply device may include a chamber, a heater, a drying flow path, a regeneration flow path, and a damper.

[0037] In addition, in one aspect of the shoe care device of the present invention, the air supply device may also include a condenser.

[0038] In addition, in one aspect of the shoe care device of the present invention, the open area of ​​the regeneration flow path hole can be relatively smaller than the open area of ​​the drying flow path hole.

[0039] The solution to the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is not limited to the technical solutions mentioned above. Those skilled in the art can clearly understand other technical solutions not mentioned through the following description.

[0040] The effects of the shoe care device according to the present invention will now be described.

[0041] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, a desiccant is provided in the air supply device, thereby not only capturing moisture and bacteria in the transported air, but also regenerating the desiccant by heating it in the air supply device, thus ensuring that the performance of the treated shoes is always properly maintained.

[0042] Furthermore, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since a connecting flow path for air circulation is formed between the inlet and outlet respectively formed inside the inner box, it is possible to prevent the air used during the dehumidification and deodorization process of the shoe from being exposed to the user.

[0043] Furthermore, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, a pair of desiccant is provided in the air supply device, and each desiccant forms a connecting flow path and a regeneration flow path, thereby enabling the selective opening and closing of each connecting flow path and regeneration flow path according to the necessity of the moisture absorption mode and the regeneration mode. Therefore, the shoe care device can operate in an optimal state according to the condition, thereby improving the efficiency of shoe treatment.

[0044] Furthermore, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since the shoes can be steam-treated by supplying steam to the interior of the inner box, it not only has a sterilization effect based on the high temperature of steam, but also a renovation effect based on the expansion of the shoe material.

[0045] Furthermore, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since dehumidification can be performed by any one of a pair of dehumidifiers while the remaining dehumidifier is regenerated, the shoe care device can simultaneously perform a moisture absorption mode and a regeneration mode.

[0046] Furthermore, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since either one of the pair of dehumidifiers and the remaining one alternately perform dehumidification and regeneration, the shoe care device can continuously perform the shoe refurbishment process without interruption.

[0047] Furthermore, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since the amount of air supplied to any one of the dehumidifiers for dehumidification is relatively greater than the amount of air supplied to the remaining dehumidifier for regeneration, a decrease in dehumidification efficiency can also be prevented during regeneration.

[0048] Furthermore, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since dehumidification can be performed simultaneously by a pair of dehumidifiers, the shoe care device can refurbish shoes more quickly.

[0049] Furthermore, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since a pair of desiccant can be regenerated simultaneously, the desiccant can be kept in a suitable dehumidifying state in the shoe care device.

[0050] Furthermore, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since all the desiccant is preferentially regenerated during the initial operation after the rest period, the desiccant can always remain in a suitable dehumidifying state before the shoe care device performs the operation for shoe refurbishment.

[0051] Furthermore, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since all the desiccant is first regenerated until it falls below the reference value when the sensed amount of water adsorbed on the desiccant exceeds the reference value, the desiccant can always be kept in a suitable dehumidifying state even when the shoe care device is performing operation for shoe refurbishment.

[0052] Furthermore, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since the air supply device includes a chamber, a heater, a drying flow path, a regeneration flow path, and a damper, the control unit can selectively execute the desiccation mode and the regeneration mode by controlling the damper.

[0053] Furthermore, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since the air supply device also includes a condenser, it is possible to condense the moisture generated during the regeneration of the desiccant.

[0054] Furthermore, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since the open area of ​​the regeneration flow path hole is relatively smaller than the open area of ​​the drying flow path hole, even if the control unit does not separately control the degree of air volume distribution, it is possible to prevent the dehumidification efficiency from decreasing during regeneration.

[0055] The following detailed embodiments will clarify other applicable scopes of the present invention. However, since those skilled in the art will clearly understand the various changes and modifications within the technical concept and scope of the present invention, the specific embodiments and preferred embodiments described herein should be understood as examples only. Attached Figure Description

[0056] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] Figure 2A In order to show Figure 1 The internal state of the shoe care device is shown from Figure 1 The image shows the state of the shoe care device with the door removed. Figure 2B It is shown Figure 2A The main view of the shoe care device.

[0058] Figure 3A It shows from Figure 2A A 3D view of the shoe care device after removing the outer casing.

[0059] Figure 3B It shows the setting in Figure 3A A three-dimensional diagram of the structure of the machine room.

[0060] Figure 4A It is shown Figure 2A A three-dimensional view of the interior of the mechanical chamber of the shoe care device. Figure 4B It is shown Figure 4A A three-dimensional view of a portion of the inhalation duct.

[0061] Figure 5A and Figure 5B It shows what is observed from opposite sides. Figure 2A A diagram showing the internal state of the mechanical chamber of the shoe care device.

[0062] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating the movement and circulation of air in a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0063] Figure 7A It is shown Figure 2A The diagram shows the bottom of the inner casing of the shoe care device.

[0064] Figure 7B It shows from Figure 7A The image shows the bottom panel of the cabinet with the desiccant cap removed. Figure 7B The dehumidifier block is shown in the cross-sectional view of the ceiling section, which is omitted.

[0065] Figure 8A This shows a part of a shoe care device. Figure 7A Sectional view along line AA′, Figure 8B This shows a part of a shoe care device. Figure 7A BB' line section view, Figure 8C This shows a part of a shoe care device. Figure 7A A cross-sectional view along the CC' line. In Figure 8A The cross-section of the air supply duct is shown separately in the image.

[0066] Figure 9 It is shown Figure 4A The diagram shows the internal flow path structure of the condenser.

[0067] Figure 10A It is shown that... Figure 9 Side views of the condenser in different embodiments. Figure 10B It is shown Figure 10A A top view of the condenser.

[0068] Figure 11A It is shown in Figure 3B The image shows a three-dimensional view of the shoe care device, in which the desiccant cover, desiccant block, and heater are connected together.

[0069] Figure 11B It is shown Figure 11A A three-dimensional view showing the desiccant cover, desiccant block, and heater in a state where they are separated from each other.

[0070] Figure 12 It is shown Figure 11A A three-dimensional view of the dehumidifier cover.

[0071] Figure 13A and Figure 13B This is a perspective view showing the state of a dehumidifier block according to an embodiment of the present invention as observed from different directions.

[0072] Figure 13C It is shown Figure 13A A cross-sectional view of the dehumidifier block.

[0073] Figure 14 This is a perspective view showing a dehumidifier block according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] Figure 15A and Figure 15B These are cross-sectional views showing a dehumidifier block and a heater according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] Figure 16A and Figure 16B These are cross-sectional views showing a dehumidifier block and a heater according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0076] Figure 17A and Figure 17B These are longitudinal sectional views showing a dehumidifier block according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] Figure 18 and Figure 19A They are shown separately. Figure 3A A cross-sectional view of a portion of the shoe care device shown.

[0078] Figure 19B and Figure 19C These are cross-sectional views showing a portion of a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0079] Figure 20 It is shown Figure 11B A three-dimensional view of a pair of desiccant blocks is shown.

[0080] Figure 21A From Figure 20 The desiccant block is separated from the first frame and shown in a three-dimensional view. Figure 21B It is shown Figure 21A The main view of the first frame.

[0081] Figure 22A It is a diagram used to illustrate the airflow around the first frame, and is a cross-sectional view showing the shoe care device.

[0082] Figure 22B This is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of a shoe care device according to an embodiment.

[0083] Figure 23 , Figure 24A as well as Figure 24B These are perspective views showing dehumidifier blocks according to different embodiments of each other.

[0084] Figure 24C and Figure 24D These are cross-sectional views that schematically show the state in which desiccant blocks, according to different embodiments of each other, are contained in a desiccant cover.

[0085] Figure 25 This is a perspective view showing a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0086] Figure 26 In order to express Figure 25 The condition inside the shoe care device is shown from Figure 25 A 3D view of the state after removing the door.

[0087] Figure 27 It shows the setting in Figure 26 A three-dimensional diagram of the structure of the machine room.

[0088] Figure 28 It is shown Figure 26 A diagram showing the bottom of the inner casing of a shoe care device.

[0089] Figure 29A This is a diagram of the first wall as seen from the front of one embodiment of a shoe care device. Figure 29B From Figure 29A Remove the image of the first wall.

[0090] Figure 30A and Figure 30B It shows what is observed from opposite sides. Figure 29B A diagram showing the state of the mechanical chamber of the shoe care device.

[0091] Figure 31A and Figure 31B It is shown Figure 25 The image shows a cross-sectional view of a shoe care device.

[0092] Figure 32 It is shown Figure 26 The image shows a cross-sectional view of a shoe care device.

[0093] Figure 33A and Figure 33B These are cross-sectional views showing an embodiment of the shoe care device of the present invention.

[0094] Figure 33C It shows the setting in Figure 33A and Figure 33B A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the dehumidifier cover of a shoe care device.

[0095] Figure 34 It is shown Figure 2A A three-dimensional view of the air supply device for the shoe care device shown.

[0096] Figure 35 It is shown Figure 4A A three-dimensional view of the damper cover.

[0097] Figure 36 It means in Figure 35 A cross-sectional view showing the configuration of dampers within the damper housing.

[0098] Figure 37 It shows in more detail Figure 35 An exploded 3D view of the damper.

[0099] Figure 38 This is a diagram showing an example of a drying apparatus.

[0100] Figure 39 This is a diagram showing an example of a dehumidifier unit.

[0101] Figure 40 and Figure 41 This is a diagram showing an example of a first dehumidifier and a second dehumidifier.

[0102] Figure 42 , Figure 43 as well as Figure 44 This is a diagram showing the operation of the dehumidification unit.

[0103] Figure 45 , Figure 46 , Figure 47 , Figure 48 as well as Figure 49 This is a diagram illustrating another embodiment of the dehumidification unit. Detailed Implementation

[0104] The embodiments disclosed in this specification will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Identical or similar structural elements are given the same or similar reference numerals, and repeated descriptions of them will be omitted. The suffixes "module" and "part" used for structural elements in the following description are merely for ease of writing and do not inherently distinguish one another. Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of related well-known technologies would obscure the essence of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, such detailed description will be omitted. Moreover, the accompanying drawings are only for ease of understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification. The accompanying drawings do not limit the technical ideas disclosed in this specification and should be understood to cover all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions included within the scope of the invention's ideas and techniques.

[0105] Terms containing ordinal numbers, such as "first" and "second," can be used to describe multiple constituent elements, but the constituent elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one constituent element from others.

[0106] When a component is described as "connected" or "coupled" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected to or coupled to that other component, but there may also be other components between them. Conversely, when a component is described as "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components between them.

[0107] Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, singular expressions include plural expressions.

[0108] In this application, terms such as “comprising” or “having” are used only to specify the presence of features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, components or combinations thereof as described in the specification, and are not intended to exclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features or numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, components or combinations thereof.

[0109] In the embodiments of the present invention, the first direction X, the second direction Y, and the third direction Z can be directions that are orthogonal to each other.

[0110] The first direction X and the second direction Y can both be parallel to the horizontal direction, and the third direction Z can be parallel to the vertical direction. When the first direction X is parallel to the left-right direction, the second direction Y can be parallel to the front-back direction. When the first direction X is parallel to the front-back direction, the second direction Y can be parallel to the left-right direction.

[0111] The drying apparatus of the present invention will now be described, and a shoe care device for treating shoes or a garment care device for treating clothes can be used as an example of the drying apparatus of this embodiment.

[0112] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0113] Figure 2A In order to show Figure 1 The internal state of the shoe care device 1 is shown from Figure 1 A 3D view of the state of shoe care device 1 with door 30 removed. Figure 2B It is shown Figure 2A The front view of shoe care device 1.

[0114] Figure 3A It shows from Figure 2A A three-dimensional view of the shoe care device 1 with the outer casing 20 removed.

[0115] Figure 3B It shows the setting in Figure 3A A three-dimensional diagram of the structure of the machine room 50.

[0116] The shoe care device 1 of this invention may include an outer housing 20, a door 30, an inner housing 40, a machine room 50, and a control unit 80.

[0117] The shoe care device 1 may include a steam generator 600.

[0118] The shoe care device 1 may include a desiccant cover 300, a desiccant block 400, and a heater 710.

[0119] The shoe care device 1 may include an inlet 42, an outlet 43, and a connecting flow path F10.

[0120] The shoe care device 1 may include an air supply device 220.

[0121] The shoe care device 1 may include an air damper 510, an air damper cover 520, a storage tank 214, a regeneration flow path F20, and a condenser 800.

[0122] The shoe care device 1 may include a water supply tank 60 and a drain tank 70.

[0123] The outer casing 20 and the door 30 can form the overall shape of the shoe care device 1.

[0124] The shoe care device 1 can be formed in a hexahedral shape. That is, with the outer box 20 and the door 30 combined together and the door 30 closed, the shoe care device 1 can have a hexahedral shape.

[0125] Door 30 is configured to open and close the interior (box) of the shoe care device 1. Door 30 can form any side of the shoe care device 1. Door 30 can form the left or right side of the shoe care device 1, or it can form the front of the shoe care device 1.

[0126] Unless otherwise specified, the surface with the door 30 formed in the shoe care device 1 will be defined as the front side of the shoe care device 1 and will be described below.

[0127] The inner housing 40 and the machine chamber 50 can be disposed inside the outer housing 20. The outer housing 20 can form the outer side wall of the inner housing 40 and the machine chamber 50 respectively. When the shoe care device 1 is not provided with an additional housing for the machine chamber 50, the outer housing 20 can form a wall separating the machine chamber 50 from its exterior.

[0128] An inner box is provided inside the shoe care device 1 as a space to hold shoes. The inner box 40 is formed in the shape of a box, and the space 41 inside the inner box 40 forms the inner box of the shoe care device 1. That is, the inner box 40 is formed so that the shoes S can be accommodated inside it.

[0129] The inner box 40 can be formed into a box shape that is longer vertically, in which case a plurality of shoes S can be arranged vertically inside the inner box 40.

[0130] The inner box 40 is shaped like a box that opens to either side. The opening of the inner box 40 can be closed or opened via the door 30. The inner box 40 can also be shaped to open towards the front of the shoe care device 1.

[0131] Inside the shoe care device 1, the inner housing 40 and the machine room 50 can form separate spaces. The inner housing 40 forms a space for accommodating the object (shoe S) being cared for, and the machine room 50 forms a space for accommodating the components for operating the shoe care device 1.

[0132] The machine room 50 can be configured to accommodate the connecting flow path F10, the air supply device 220, the desiccant cover 300, the desiccant block 400 (and the desiccant 430), the heater 710, the storage tank 214, the regeneration flow path F20, the condenser 800, and the steam generator 600. The machine room 50 can also be configured to accommodate the water supply tank 60 and the drain tank 70.

[0133] The components that are combined with or housed in the machine room 50 can be fixedly combined with the machine room 50 respectively.

[0134] The machine room 50 may include a first wall 51.

[0135] The first wall 51 forms one side wall of the machine room 50. The first wall 51 may be upright or substantially upright in the vertical direction. In one embodiment, the first wall 51 may be orthogonal to the first direction X or form an inclined wall. In another embodiment, the first wall 51 may be orthogonal to the second direction Y or form an inclined wall.

[0136] The first wall 51 can form the front wall of the machine room 50, or the left wall or the right wall of the machine room 50.

[0137] The water supply tank 60 and the drain tank 70 can be respectively formed into the shape of containers for holding water.

[0138] The water tank 60 can be configured to store water supplied to the shoe care device 1. In particular, the water tank 60 can be configured to store water supplied to the steam generator 600.

[0139] In order to supply water to the water supply tank 60 inside the shoe care device 1, a water pump (first water pump 61) can be connected to the water supply tank 60.

[0140] The drain tank 70 can be configured to store water discharged from the shoe care unit 1. The drain tank 70 can store water condensed inside the shoe care unit 1. The drain tank 70 can be configured to store water discharged from the storage tank 214.

[0141] In order to discharge water into the drain tank 70, a water pump (second water pump 71) can be connected to the drain tank 70.

[0142] The water supply tank 60 and the drainage tank 70 can be combined with the machine room 50 and exposed from the outside of either side wall of the machine room 50.

[0143] Water supply tank 60 and drainage tank 70 can be located on the front side of machine room 50.

[0144] The water supply tank 60 and the drain tank 70 can form one side wall of the machine room 50 together with the first wall 51. When the first wall 51 forms the front of the machine room 50, the water supply tank 60 and the drain tank 70 can be exposed from the front of the machine room 50, and can be combined with the machine room 50 to be exposed from the outside of the first wall 51.

[0145] With the water supply tank 60 and the drain tank 70 protruding to the outside of the first wall 51, the user can fill the water supply tank 60 with water or drain the water from the drain tank 70.

[0146] The water supply tank 60 and the drain tank 70 can be configured to be installed and removed from the machine room 50. The water supply tank 60 and the drain tank 70 can be installed and removed from the first wall 51. In order to easily install and remove the water supply tank 60 and the drain tank 70, a handle 60a for the water supply tank can be formed on the outer side of the water supply tank 60, and a handle 70a for the drain tank can be formed on the outer side of the drain tank 70.

[0147] The water supply tank 60 and the drain tank 70 can be respectively configured to separate from the machine room 50 along the outer side of the first wall 51.

[0148] The control unit 80 can be configured to be associated with each component of the shoe care device 1 and to control the operation of each component.

[0149] The door 30 can be configured as an openable and closable inner box 40 and a machine room 50.

[0150] In the shoe care device 1, the door 30 can be configured to rotate about a vertical rotation axis 31. The door 30 can be hinged to the outer housing 20. The door 30 can be hinged to at least one of the inner housing 40 and the machine room 50.

[0151] Door 30 can be combined with inner housing 40 and machine room 50 on the same side as first wall 51. That is, when door 30 forms the front side of shoe care device 1, first wall 51 forms the front side of machine room 50, and door 30 is located directly in front of first wall 51.

[0152] The door 30 can be configured to expose or conceal the inner casing 40, the water supply tank 60, and the drain tank 70. The door 30 can be configured to open or close the front of the inner casing 40, the water supply tank 60, and the drain tank 70.

[0153] In the shoe care device 1, the door 30, the water supply tank 60, and the drain tank 70 are formed on the same side of each other. When the door 30 is opened, the water supply tank 60 and the drain tank 70 are exposed and can be separated from the shoe care device 1.

[0154] With the configuration described above, even if the left and right sides and the back of the shoe care device 1 are blocked by other items or structures, the door 30 can be opened on the front part of the shoe care device 1, and the water supply tank 60 and the drain tank 70 can be separated from the shoe care device 1 or reassembled into the shoe care device 1.

[0155] A control panel 33 for controlling the shoe care device 1 is provided on the outside of the door 30. A control unit (control unit 80) is provided in the inner space of the door 30. The control unit is connected to the control panel 33 and controls the various components of the shoe care device 1. The control unit 80 may be located inside the machine room 50.

[0156] like Figure 1 and Figure 2A As shown, in one embodiment, the door 30 can be configured to open and close the inner housing 40 and the machine room 50.

[0157] In another embodiment, the door 30 can be configured to open and close only the inner housing 40. In this case, the machine room 50 can be configured so that it is not obstructed by the door 30. Furthermore, in this case, the shoe care device 1 of the present invention can be additionally provided with a dedicated door for the machine room 50 to close the machine room 50 independently of the door 30.

[0158] The shoe care device 1 is equipped with a steam generator 600, which serves as a device for generating moisture inside the inner housing 40. The steam generator 600 can be installed inside the machine room 50. The steam generator 600 is configured to generate steam and selectively supply moisture and steam to the interior of the inner housing 40.

[0159] Moist air generated by the steam generator 600 (in this embodiment of the invention, "air" can refer to air containing moisture) can be supplied to the inner box side of the shoe care device 1, and the moisture can circulate in the inner box, thereby supplying moisture to the shoes.

[0160] In one embodiment of the present invention, the shoe care device 1 can be a refresher device for renovating shoes.

[0161] Here, refurbishment can refer to the process of removing dirt, deodorizing, sanitizing, preventing static electricity, or warming shoes by providing them with air, heated air, water, mist, steam, etc.

[0162] The steam generator 600 can perform steam treatment on the shoes by supplying steam to the receiving space 41 of the inner box 40 that contains the shoes. Furthermore, it can achieve the effect of sterilization by using high-temperature steam, and at the same time achieve the effect of shoe renovation by expanding the shoe material.

[0163] A separate heater 610 is provided inside the steam generator 600 to heat water, thereby generating steam and supplying it to the housing space 41 of the inner casing 40.

[0164] The water source for supplying water to the steam generator 600 can be an external faucet or a container-type water supply tank located on one side of the machine room 50. The steam generator 600 can receive water from the water supply tank 60 and generate steam.

[0165] In the shoe care device 1 of this embodiment, the dehumidifier block 400 can be used as a means of dehumidifying the air.

[0166] The dehumidifier block 400 can be installed in the machine room 50.

[0167] The desiccant block 400 is formed to have a predetermined volume. The desiccant block 400 itself can be formed to be porous. A plurality of pores can be formed throughout the entire volume of the desiccant block 400, through which air can move through the desiccant block 400. As described later, when the desiccant block 400 is formed by a combination of a plurality of desiccant 430, the plurality of desiccant 430 can be fixed to each other by additional fixing members, or by adhesive.

[0168] Dehumidifier block 400 may include dehumidifying material.

[0169] The dehumidifier 430 of this invention may include a substance capable of reducing humidity by absorbing moisture from the air. Within the scope of absorbing or adsorbing moisture from the air, the dehumidifier 430 may be formed from a variety of substances or by combinations of substances, and may have a variety of shapes and structures.

[0170] The desiccant 430 in this embodiment of the invention can be called a desiccant, absorbent, or adsorbent.

[0171] The dehumidifier 430 of this invention can be formed from microporous materials. The dehumidifier 430 of this invention may include silica gel, activated carbon, activated alumina (Al₂O₃), diatomaceous earth, etc.

[0172] In particular, the dehumidifier 430 in this embodiment of the invention may be formed from zeolite or may include zeolite.

[0173] Zeolites are natural and synthetic silicate minerals containing regularly arranged silicates with a density of 3–10 angstroms. A cavity (tunnel or open channel) of varying sizes can perform dehumidification by absorbing moisture from the air.

[0174] When zeolite is heated, the moisture adsorbed in it can be separated as a large amount of steam. Based on this property of zeolite, it can not only perform dehumidification by removing moisture from the air, but also separate the moisture adsorbed in it by heating, thereby regenerating the zeolite into a state where it can perform dehumidification.

[0175] The following description assumes that the dehumidifier 430 of the present invention is formed from zeolite.

[0176] Zeolite can be formed in the form of small particles (or stones) with a size (diameter) ranging from a few millimeters to tens of millimeters. The dehumidifier 430 described in the embodiments of the present invention can refer to such a combination of particles (or stones). Individual particles (or stones) can aggregate or combine with each other to form a structure.

[0177] A heater 710 is provided on one side of the desiccant (zeolite) 430. By selectively heating the desiccant 430, dehumidification or regeneration of the desiccant 430 can be achieved.

[0178] The desiccant (zeolite) 430 and the heater 710 can form a group. Multiple such groups can exist. In one embodiment of the shoe care device 1, two groups consisting of the desiccant and the heater 710 can be provided.

[0179] In the shoe care device 1 of this embodiment, such a group can be referred to as a drying module. In the shoe care device 1 of this embodiment, a plurality of drying modules can be provided, or a pair can be provided. When the shoe care device 1 is provided with a pair of drying modules, any one drying module can form "drying module A", and the other drying module can form "drying module B" (see reference). Figure 6 ).

[0180] In the shoe care device 1 of this embodiment, the drying module A and the drying module B can be configured to operate in different modes. When the drying module A operates in a moisture absorption mode (where the desiccant adsorbs moisture from the air), the drying module B can operate in a regeneration mode (where the moisture adsorbed in the desiccant is separated by heating the desiccant). Conversely, when the drying module A operates in the regeneration mode, the drying module B can operate in the moisture absorption mode.

[0181] Of course, according to the embodiments, drying module A and drying module B can both operate in moisture absorption mode or both operate in regeneration mode.

[0182] In one embodiment of the present invention, the shoe care device 1 can be formed with a structure in which the desiccant block 400 cannot be separated from the machine chamber 50.

[0183] In another embodiment of the present invention, the shoe care device 1 can be formed with a structure in which the desiccant block 400 is separable from the machine chamber 50. This structure of the shoe care device 1 provides the advantage of facilitating the maintenance and management of the desiccant block 400 and the shoe care device 1 as a whole.

[0184] On the other hand, although the dehumidifier block 400 can be regenerated and reused, it may need to be replaced with repeated use.

[0185] With this in mind, the shoe care device 1 according to a specific embodiment of the present invention is configured to allow for the separation and replacement of the desiccant block 400.

[0186] Figure 4A It is shown Figure 2A A perspective view of the internal state of the mechanical chamber 50 of the shoe care device 1. Figure 4B It is shown Figure 4A A three-dimensional view of a portion of the inhalation duct 210.

[0187] Figure 5A and Figure 5B It shows what is observed from opposite sides. Figure 2A A diagram showing the internal state of the mechanical chamber 50 of the shoe care device 1.

[0188] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating the air movement and circulation in a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0189] Connecting flow path F10 forms a passage for air movement inside the shoe care device 1.

[0190] The shoe care device 1 of this invention has the following circulating airflow structure: it draws in air from the inside of the inner box 40 on which the shoe is disposed to the machine chamber side, and dehumidifies it using a dehumidifier 430, and the dehumidified air can be supplied back into the inner box 40.

[0191] The connecting flow path F10 can be used as a means to achieve this circulating airflow structure in the shoe care device 1. All or part of the connecting flow path F10 can be formed in the form of a pipe, tube, conduit, or a combination thereof.

[0192] The connecting flow path F10 forms a passage for air movement from the intake port 42 to the exhaust port 43. That is, the intake port 42 can form the inlet of the connecting flow path F10, and the exhaust port 43 can form the outlet of the connecting flow path F10.

[0193] The inlet 42 and outlet 43 can be located in the inner housing 40, and most of the flow path F10, except for the inlet 42 and outlet 43, can be located in the mechanical chamber 50.

[0194] Air inside the inner chamber 40 moves through the inlet 42 to the connecting flow path F10, and air that has passed through the connecting flow path F10 moves back into the inner chamber 40 through the outlet 43. Through this repeated airflow, a circulating airflow is formed in the shoe care device 1.

[0195] A desiccant block 400 is disposed in the connecting flow path F10. Air moving in the connecting flow path F10 passes through the desiccant block 400, which absorbs moisture in the air moving in the connecting flow path F10, thereby supplying dehumidified air into the inner chamber 40.

[0196] The air supply device 220 is located inside the machine room 50 and generates airflow in the shoe care device 1.

[0197] In particular, the air supply device 220 generates airflow in the connecting flow path F10. That is, the air supply device 220 draws in air from inside the inner housing 40 through the intake port 42, and discharges air from inside the connecting flow path F10 into the inner housing 40 through the discharge port 43.

[0198] Dry air can be supplied to the interior of the inner chamber 40 via the air supply device 220.

[0199] The connecting flow path F10 can be divided into a first section F10a, a second section F10b, and a third section F10c. The first section F10a, the second section F10b, and the third section F10c sequentially form interconnected air movement paths. Air inside the connecting flow path F10 can move sequentially through the first section F10a, the second section F10b, and the third section F10c.

[0200] The first interval F10a can be the upstream interval that connects to the flow path F10 and is connected to the suction port 42.

[0201] The first interval F10a can be the interval connected to the inlet 42 and where the air supply device 220 is located.

[0202] The first interval F10a can be the interval where humid air moves.

[0203] The second interval F10b can be the interval connected to the first interval F10a and where the desiccant block 400 is located. The second interval F10b can be the midstream interval connecting the flow path F10.

[0204] The second zone F10b can be a zone for dehumidifying the air based on the desiccant block 400, or a zone for regenerating the desiccant block 400 (desiccant 430).

[0205] The third section F10c can be the downstream section connecting the second section F10b and the outlet 43 of the flow path F10.

[0206] The third interval F10c can be the interval in which dry air, having had its moisture removed, moves.

[0207] The connecting flow path F10 may include an intake duct 210, an air supply duct 230, and an exhaust duct 525. The intake duct 210, the air supply duct 230, and the exhaust duct 525 may be housed in the machine room 50.

[0208] The suction duct 210 forms part of the connecting flow path F10. The suction duct 210 can be connected to the suction port 42 to draw air from the inner housing 40.

[0209] The storage tank 214 is formed in a structure that can hold water. The storage tank 214 is located below the desiccant 430.

[0210] The storage tank 214 can be integrally formed with the suction pipe 210. In an embodiment of the invention, the lowermost portion of the suction pipe 210 is formed as a container structure for storing water, and the lower part of the suction pipe 210 (the lowermost portion of the lower pipe 213) of this container structure can form the storage tank 214.

[0211] A storage tank hole 215 may be formed on the outer edge of the storage tank 214, which forms an inlet for condensate to flow into the interior of the storage tank 214.

[0212] The air flowing in from the suction pipe 210 contains a relatively high amount of moisture during the shoe refurbishing process, and some of this air may condense inside the suction pipe 210. Additionally, besides air, condensate and other contaminants from inside the inner casing 40 may also be drawn into the suction pipe 210. In this case, the condensate falls towards the lower part of the suction pipe 210 and moves towards the storage tank 214, which is integral with the suction pipe 210, where it is collected. It is then discharged to a drain bucket, discharged to the outside, or pumped to the steam generator 600, etc.

[0213] As described above, the shoe care device 1 of the present invention can be configured to be easy to manage and drain condensate.

[0214] Air supply duct 230 forms part of the connecting flow path F10. Air supply duct 230 forms a passage for air supplied to the desiccant 430. Air supply duct 230 forms a passage for air passing through air supply device 220 to move towards the first flow path F11 side. Air supply duct 230 extends from air supply device 220 and connects to the enclosure inlet 311. Air supply duct 230 can extend upward from air supply device 220 to connect to the enclosure inlet 311.

[0215] An air supply device 220 is integrated between the intake pipe 210 and the air supply pipe 230, and an air supply fan 221 can be installed inside the air supply device 220. By operating the air supply device 220 (air supply fan 221), air can be drawn in from the inner housing 40 and delivered to the air supply pipe 230.

[0216] The intake pipe 210, the air supply device 220, and the air supply pipe 230 can together form the first interval F10a.

[0217] The air supply duct 230 is connected to one side of the desiccant housing 300 that contains the desiccant 430, so that the air supplied through the air supply duct 230 can come into contact with the desiccant 430. Therefore, the moisture in the air that comes into contact with the desiccant 430 is removed.

[0218] The desiccant cover 300 and the desiccant block 400 can together form the second interval F10b.

[0219] The damper cover 520 can form the discharge pipe 525.

[0220] Air passing through the desiccant cover 300 can be delivered to the discharge pipe 525 of the damper cover 520 connected to the other side of the desiccant cover 300.

[0221] The damper cover 520 and the discharge pipe 525 can form the third section F10c.

[0222] In an embodiment of the present invention, the damper 510 may be formed in the form of a damper valve.

[0223] The damper 510 can be configured to block the third section F10c while opening the regeneration flow path F20, or to block the regeneration flow path F20 while opening the third section F10c.

[0224] The damper cover 520 is configured to accommodate the damper 510.

[0225] A regeneration flow path hole 527 is formed at the bottom of the damper cover 520, and the regeneration flow path hole 527 constitutes the inlet of the regeneration flow path F20.

[0226] The damper 510 can be configured to selectively shield the interior of the damper housing 520 and the regeneration flow path orifice 527. The damper 510 can also be configured to selectively seal the interior of the damper housing 520 and the regeneration flow path orifice 527.

[0227] Dry air delivered to the exhaust pipe 525 of the damper cover 520 can flow back into the interior of the inner box 40 through the exhaust port 43, thus refurbishing the shoes.

[0228] As described above, the air inside the inner casing 40 moves in the connecting flow path F10 in sequence via the inlet 42, the inlet pipe 210, the air supply device 220, the air supply pipe 230, the desiccant cover 300 (and the desiccant block 400), the discharge pipe 525 of the damper cover 520, and the discharge outlet 43.

[0229] The damper 510 is located inside the damper housing 520 and controls the movement path of the air passing through the desiccant 430. The air passing through the desiccant 430 can move into the inner housing 40 through the discharge port 43 or into the regeneration flow path F20 depending on the operation of the damper 510.

[0230] The damper 510 can be configured to selectively block either the discharge pipe 525 or the regeneration flow path F20. When the damper 510 blocks the regeneration flow path F20 and opens the discharge pipe 525, the air passing through the desiccant 430 can move into the inner casing 40 through the discharge port 43. When the damper 510 blocks the discharge pipe 525 and opens the regeneration flow path F20, the air passing through the desiccant 430 can move through the regeneration flow path F20 and be condensed.

[0231] The moisture generated during the regeneration of the desiccant needs to be discharged through a separate flow path, distinct from the connecting flow path F10 (third section F10c), which serves as the flow path for the movement of dry air. Therefore, the shoe care device 1 of this embodiment includes a regeneration flow path F20, and during the regeneration of the desiccant (zeolite) 430, the air that has passed through the desiccant 430 moves via the regeneration flow path F20 without being blown toward the discharge pipe 525.

[0232] The regeneration flow path F20 branches off from the connecting flow path F10. The regeneration flow path F20 can also branch off from the third section F10c of the connecting flow path F10. The regeneration flow path F20 is connected to the storage tank 214.

[0233] The regeneration flow path F20 is formed during the regeneration of the desiccant 430 to allow the air and / or condensed water that have passed through the desiccant 430 to move. The regeneration flow path F20 may be configured in whole or in part as a pipe, tube, conduit, or a combination thereof.

[0234] The moisture separated from the desiccant 430 can move together with the air moving along the regeneration flow path F20 to the condenser 800 and be condensed. The condensate condensed in the condenser 800 then moves through the regeneration flow path F20 to the lower part of the suction pipe 210 and is collected there. It is then discharged to the drain tank 70, discharged to the outside, or pumped to the steam generator 600, etc.

[0235] The regeneration flow path F20 can be configured to gradually decrease in height from the part connected to the connecting flow path F10 to the part connected to the storage tank 214.

[0236] The cross-sectional area inside the damper cover 520 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the regeneration flow path hole 527.

[0237] The cross-sectional area of ​​the damper housing 520 and the cross-sectional area of ​​the discharge pipe 525 can be larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the regeneration flow path orifice 527. In one embodiment, the cross-sectional area of ​​the damper housing 520 and the cross-sectional area of ​​the discharge pipe 525 can be more than twice the cross-sectional area of ​​the regeneration flow path orifice 527. In another embodiment, the relative dimensions of the cross-sectional areas of the damper housing 520 and the discharge pipe 525 are both 10 cm. 2 In this case, the relative dimensions of the cross-sectional area of ​​the regeneration flow path orifice 527 can be 0.5 to 2 cm². 2 .

[0238] Therefore, the amount of air moving per unit time when the damper 510 closes the regeneration flow path hole 527 and opens the interior of the damper cover 520 (ejection pipe 525) is significantly greater than the amount of air moving per unit time when the damper 510 opens the regeneration flow path hole 527 and closes the interior of the damper cover 520 (ejection pipe 525).

[0239] As described above, when the cross-sectional area of ​​the interior of the damper shroud 520 and the discharge pipe 525 is sufficiently larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the regeneration flow path orifice 527, refer to Figure 6 In drying module A, when the damper 510 closes the regeneration flow path orifice 527 while opening the discharge pipe 525, and in drying module B, the damper 510 opens the regeneration flow path orifice 527 while closing the discharge pipe 525, most of the air in the second section F10b (e.g., 95%) can flow towards drying module A, while only a very small portion (e.g., 5%) flows towards drying module B. Furthermore, at this time, drying module A can operate in desiccation mode while drying module B can operate in regeneration mode.

[0240] On the contrary, Figure 6 In drying module A, when the damper 510 opens the regeneration flow path orifice 527 while closing the discharge pipe 525, and in drying module B, the damper 510 closes the regeneration flow path orifice 527 while opening the discharge pipe 525, most of the air in the second section F10b (e.g., 95%) can flow towards drying module B, while only a very small portion (e.g., 5%) can flow towards drying module A. Furthermore, at this time, drying module B can operate in desiccation mode while drying module A can operate in regeneration mode.

[0241] The shoe care device 1 can be implemented in various shapes and structures depending on its usage conditions. In this embodiment, the shoe care device 1 can be formed into a generally elongated hexahedral shape. This shape allows the shoe care device 1 to be used in a narrower vertical space, and also enables existing shoe cabinets and the shoe care device 1 to be naturally arranged together.

[0242] The inner box 40 can be formed in a variety of shapes and structures within the space that houses the shoe 41.

[0243] The machine compartment 50 can be located on the lower side of the inner housing 40 (inner box). This structure allows the shoe care device 1 to be formed into a generally elongated hexahedral shape and facilitates the use of the inner housing 40.

[0244] Inside the inner box 40, on the inner side 41 (inner box), a bracket 47 for placing shoes S can be provided. Multiple brackets 47 can be provided, and each bracket 47 can be arranged vertically.

[0245] On the other hand, the dry air and steam supplied to the receiving space 41 of the inner box 40 have an upward tendency. In the shoe care device 1 of the present invention, the mechanical chamber 50 is located at the lower part of the inner box 40, so the dry air and steam can move naturally from the mechanical chamber 50 to the inner box 40 side, that is, upward, and can be supplied smoothly.

[0246] In the shoe care device 1 of this embodiment, zeolite, which is effective in dehumidification, deodorization and humidification, is disposed in the mechanical chamber 50. As the air passing through this zeolite flows back into the inner chamber 40, circulation is achieved in the connecting flow path F10. In addition, when the zeolite is regenerated, condensate is discharged through the regeneration flow path F20, thereby achieving effective shoe care.

[0247] The desiccant block 400 may have a predetermined length along a first direction X. The desiccant block 400 may be configured such that the length d1 in the first direction X is greater than the length d2 in the second direction Y and the length d3 in the third direction Z. In this case, the first direction X may be the length direction of the desiccant block 400 (refer to...). Figure 13A ).

[0248] The first direction X can be a direction parallel to the horizontal direction, or a direction that is generally parallel to the horizontal direction.

[0249] The first direction X can be the direction from the dehumidifier block 400 toward the outlet 43.

[0250] As described above, the shoe care device 1 can be formed in a generally hexahedral shape, and the face in which the door 30 is formed can be the front of the shoe care device 1.

[0251] In one embodiment, the first direction X can be from the front to the rear of the shoe care device 1. In another embodiment, the first direction X can be from the left side to the right side of the shoe care device 1, or from the right side to the left side of the shoe care device 1.

[0252] Figure 7A It is shown Figure 2A A diagram showing the state of the bottom of the inner casing 40 of the shoe care device 1.

[0253] Figure 7B It shows from Figure 7A The diagram shows the state of the bottom plate 45 of the cabinet after removing the dehumidifier cap 46. Figure 7B The dehumidifier block 400 is shown in cross-sectional shape with the ceiling portion 401 removed.

[0254] The inner housing 40 may include a housing base plate 45 forming its bottom.

[0255] The bottom plate 45 of the enclosure can form the boundary surface between the inner enclosure 40 and the machine room 50. The bottom plate 45 of the enclosure can be formed into a quadrilateral shape.

[0256] The bottom plate 45 of the box can be formed to be parallel to the horizontal direction.

[0257] In contrast, the bottom plate 45 of the tank can be tilted to either side. In this case, water (e.g., condensed water) on the upper surface of the bottom plate 45 can flow in either direction along the tilt.

[0258] In one embodiment, the bottom plate 45 of the housing may be shaped to slope downwards towards its front side.

[0259] In another embodiment, the bottom plate 45 of the box can be formed in a shape that slopes downward to the left, or it can be formed in a shape that slopes downward to the right.

[0260] The bottom plate 45 of the box can be formed to be inclined upward along the first direction X, or the bottom plate 45 of the box can be formed to be inclined upward along the second direction Y.

[0261] A steam hole 44 can be formed on the bottom plate 45 of the housing. The steam hole 44 can be connected to the steam generator 600 through pipes, hoses, conduits, etc., and the steam from the steam generator 600 can be discharged into the inner housing 40 through the steam hole 44.

[0262] The shoe care device 1 may include a desiccant cap 46.

[0263] The desiccant cap 46 is formed as part of the bottom plate 45 of the inner box 40. In addition, the desiccant cap 46 can be attached to or detached from the bottom plate 45 of the inner box 40, or hinged to the bottom plate 45.

[0264] The desiccant cap 46 may be formed in the middle part of the bottom plate 45 of the cabinet.

[0265] The bottom plate 45 of the housing may have a bottom hole 45a, which is an opening having a shape and size corresponding to that of the desiccant cap 46. The desiccant cap 46 may be configured to open and close this bottom hole 45a. At least a portion of the desiccant cap 46 may be separated from the bottom plate 45 of the housing. In one embodiment, the bottom hole 45a may be opened by the complete separation of the desiccant cap 46 from the bottom plate 45 of the housing; in another embodiment, the bottom hole 45a may be opened by rotating the desiccant cap 46 about a hinge axis. Through this open bottom hole 45a, the desiccant block 400 can be inserted into or removed from the machine chamber 50.

[0266] Furthermore, if the desiccant cover 46 is separated from the bottom plate 45 of the cabinet, the desiccant cover 300 located on the lower side of the bottom plate 45 of the cabinet is exposed through the bottom hole 45a, so that the desiccant block 400 can be placed inside the desiccant cover 300 or separated from the desiccant cover 300.

[0267] Within the range that allows the desiccant block 400 to be inserted and removed, the size, shape, and bottom hole size and shape of the desiccant cap 46 can be varied.

[0268] The desiccant cap 46 can be formed into a quadrilateral plate shape.

[0269] In the first direction X, the length of the desiccant cover 46 can be greater than or equal to the length of the desiccant block 400, and in the second direction Y, the length of the desiccant cover 46 can be greater than or equal to the length of the desiccant block 400.

[0270] When a pair of desiccant blocks 400 are provided, a pair of desiccant covers 46 can be provided to individually cover or open each desiccant block 400, or a single desiccant cover 46 can be formed to cover or open a pair of desiccant blocks 400 at once.

[0271] The desiccant cover 46 can be configured to shield and separate the desiccant block 400. The space between the desiccant cover 46 and the desiccant block 400 can form a second flow path F12.

[0272] As described above, the intake port 42 is a hole for drawing air into the interior of the inner housing 40, and it can form the starting part of the connecting flow path F10. The intake port 42 can be formed at the bottom of the inner housing 40 (the bottom plate 45 of the housing) or adjacent to the bottom of the inner housing 40.

[0273] A mesh with grid or grid-like shapes can be formed at the suction port 42.

[0274] The intake port 42 can be formed parallel to the first direction X. That is, the intake port 42 can be formed as an elongated hole shape along the first direction X on the bottom plate 45 of the housing. The intake port 42 can be arranged parallel to the desiccant block 400.

[0275] The suction port 42 may be formed on the edge of the bottom plate 45 of the housing.

[0276] The suction port 42 can be formed along the first direction X at the edge of the bottom plate 45 of the housing.

[0277] With the second direction Y as a reference, the suction port 42 can be formed in the front part or the rear part of the bottom plate 45 of the box.

[0278] The suction inlet 42 can be located on the side of the bottom plate 45 of the housing that is relatively close to the door 30. That is, the suction inlet 42 can be located on the relatively front side of the bottom plate 45 of the housing.

[0279] As described above, the outlet 43 is a hole for discharging air into the inner housing 40, and it can form the end part of the connecting flow path F10. The outlet 43 can be formed at the bottom of the inner housing 40 (the bottom plate 45 of the housing) or adjacent to the bottom of the inner housing 40.

[0280] The discharge port 43 can be formed at the bottom edge of the inner casing 40 along a second direction Y orthogonal to the first direction X. The discharge port 43 can be formed as an elongated hole shape that is longer along either side.

[0281] At the outlet 43, a net with grid or mesh shape can be formed.

[0282] When the suction inlet 42 is located in front of the bottom of the inner chamber 40, the discharge outlet 43 can be located on the bottom left or bottom right of the inner chamber 40. When the suction inlet 42 is located on the bottom left or bottom right of the inner chamber 40, the discharge outlet 43 can be located on the bottom rear of the inner chamber 40.

[0283] In the bottom of the inner casing 40, the steam hole 44 is located on the opposite side of the intake port 42 and can be adjacent to the discharge port 43. That is, the steam hole 44 can be relatively far away from the intake port 42 and relatively close to the discharge port 43.

[0284] When the inlet 42 is formed on the front side of the bottom of the inner casing 40 and the outlet 43 is formed on the right side of the bottom of the inner casing 40, the steam hole 44 can be formed on the rear side of the bottom of the inner casing 40 at a position slightly to the right (see reference). Figure 7A and Figure 7B ).

[0285] Therefore, the steam emitted from the steam hole 44 is not directly drawn into the inlet 42 but is dispersed into the entire inner box 40 and can move sufficiently. In particular, because the steam hole 44 is located adjacent to the outlet 43, it can be more forcefully discharged into the inner box 40 by means of the flow (force) of the air discharged from the outlet 43, and steam is supplied to the entire space inside the inner box 40.

[0286] Figure 8A This shows a part of the shoe care device 1. Figure 7A Sectional view along line AA′, Figure 8B This shows a part of the shoe care device 1. Figure 7A BB' line section view, Figure 8C This shows a part of the shoe care device 1. Figure 7A A cross-sectional view along the CC' line. In Figure 8A The cross-sectional state of the air supply duct 230 is shown separately in the image.

[0287] The suction pipe 210 can be shaped to extend downward from the suction port 42.

[0288] The suction pipe 210 may include an upper pipe 211, an intermediate pipe 212, and a lower pipe 213.

[0289] The upper pipe 211 can form the uppermost part of the suction pipe 210. The upper pipe 211 can be shaped to extend vertically downward from the suction port 42.

[0290] The intermediate pipe 212 is a portion that extends further downward from the lower end of the upper pipe 211.

[0291] The intermediate pipe 212 can be shaped to bend to one side from the upper pipe 211. The intermediate pipe 212 can also be shaped to bend inward from the upper pipe 211 towards the shoe care device 1.

[0292] The lower conduit 213 is a portion that extends further downward from the lower end of the intermediate conduit 212. The lower conduit 213 can be shaped to extend vertically downward from the intermediate conduit 212.

[0293] The air supply device 220 is configured to generate airflow in the connecting flow path F10.

[0294] Based on the air movement direction of the connecting flow path F10, the air supply device 220 can be configured to be located between the intake pipe 210 and the air supply pipe 230, and to connect the intake pipe 210 and the air supply pipe 230 to each other.

[0295] The air supply device 220 can be configured to connect the lower duct 213 and the air supply duct 230 to each other.

[0296] The air supply device 220 can be located below the inlet 42 and outlet 43.

[0297] The air supply device 220 may include an air supply fan 221, an air supply shroud 225, and a motor 227.

[0298] The air supply fan 221 can be configured to rotate around a rotation axis 222 that is orthogonal to the first direction X and is horizontal. The motor 227 of the air supply device 220 rotates the air supply fan 221.

[0299] In the first direction X, the rotation axis 222 of the air supply fan 221 is located further forward than the air supply duct 230.

[0300] The air supply shroud 225 is configured to house the air supply fan 221. The air supply shroud 225 can be formed in a circular shape with the rotation axis 222 of the air supply fan 221 as the center.

[0301] The air supply hood 225 is configured to be connected to the intake pipe 210 and the air supply pipe 230 respectively, and form part of the connecting flow path F10.

[0302] The air supply hood 225 can be connected and communicated with the suction pipe 210 on the rotating shaft 222 of the air supply fan 221, and connected and communicated with the air supply pipe 230 at its edge.

[0303] Therefore, the air inside the intake duct 210 flows into the air supply hood 225 from near the rotation axis 222 of the air supply fan 221, and the air inside the air supply hood 225 moves along the circumference of the air supply hood 225 after being pressured by the rotation of the air supply fan 221 towards the edge of the air supply hood 225 and then moves towards the air supply duct 230.

[0304] The air supply duct 230 can be configured such that the width of the second direction Y gradually increases as it approaches the upper side.

[0305] The air supply duct 230 may include a lower air supply duct 231 and an upper air supply duct 232.

[0306] The lower air supply duct 231 is connected to the air supply device 220. The lower air supply duct 231 is connected to the air supply hood 225 of the air supply device 220.

[0307] The upper air supply duct 232 extends upward from the lower air supply duct 231. The upper air supply duct 232 can be connected to the hood inlet 311.

[0308] The width W2 of the upper air supply duct 232 in the second direction Y can be greater than the width W1 of the lower air supply duct 231 in the second direction Y. The width W2 of the upper air supply duct 232 in the second direction Y can be 1.5 to 2.5 times the width W1 of the lower air supply duct 231 in the second direction Y.

[0309] By constructing the air supply duct 230 as described above, the air flow rate supplied to the internal space (first flow path F11) of the desiccant block 400 can be stably ensured. In particular, when a pair of desiccant blocks 400 are provided, sufficient air can also be supplied to the desiccant blocks 400.

[0310] The air supply hood 225 and the air supply duct 230 can together form a spiral passage with the rotation axis 222 of the air supply fan 221 as the center, so that the air inside the air supply hood 225 can move naturally to the air supply duct 230 when the air supply fan 221 rotates.

[0311] Along the rotation direction of the air supply fan 221, the radial distance starting from the rotation axis 222 of the air supply fan 221 increases sequentially from the air supply shroud 225 to the air supply duct 230. In one embodiment, as... Figure 8C As shown, the distance from the rotation axis 222 of the air supply fan 221 to the outer edge of the air supply shroud 225 and the air supply duct 230 can increase sequentially in a clockwise direction.

[0312] When the first direction X is taken as a reference, the rear end of the air supply hood 225 or the rear end of the air supply duct 230 may protrude further rearward than the rear end of the desiccant block 400 or be located at the same position in the first direction X.

[0313] Therefore, the airflow direction via the air supply hood 225 and the air supply fan 221 can be substantially consistent with or can be naturally converted to the airflow direction moving into the flow path (first flow path F11) inside the desiccant block 400. Figure 8C As shown, with the rotation axis 222 of the air supply fan 221 as the center, the air inside the air supply hood 225 and the air supply duct 230 moves in a clockwise direction, and the air in the flow path (first flow path F11) inside the desiccant block 400 also moves in a clockwise direction.

[0314] Therefore, the air moving in the connecting flow path F10 can pass smoothly through the desiccant block 400, and the flow path resistance of the air passing through the desiccant block 400 can be prevented from increasing unnecessarily.

[0315] Figure 9 It is shown Figure 4A The diagram shows the internal flow path structure of the condenser 800.

[0316] Figure 10AIt is shown that... Figure 9 Side view of condenser 800 in different embodiments, Figure 10B It is shown Figure 10A A top view of the condenser 800.

[0317] Condenser 800 forms part of regeneration flow path F20.

[0318] Inside the machine room 50, the condenser 800 may be located behind the water supply tank 60 or the drain tank 70.

[0319] The condenser 800 is located below the desiccant 430 and above the storage tank 214. The condenser 800 is formed of a metallic material. The condenser 800 can be formed of a metal with excellent thermal conductivity. The condenser 800 can be formed of aluminum.

[0320] The condenser 800 includes a condenser inlet 810, a condenser outlet 830, and a condenser flow path 820.

[0321] The condenser inlet 810 is connected to the connecting flow path F10 side. The condenser inlet 810 is connected to the regeneration flow path port 527 via a separate pipe or hose that constitutes the regeneration flow path F20.

[0322] The condenser outlet 830 is connected to the storage tank 214 side. The condenser outlet 830 is connected to the storage tank hole 215 through a separate pipe or hose that forms the regeneration flow path F20.

[0323] The condenser flow path 820 is a passageway for the movement of air (or water) inside the condenser 800, which connects the condenser inlet 810 and the condenser outlet 830.

[0324] The condenser flow path 820 can be configured such that the flow path decreases sequentially from the condenser inlet 810 to the condenser outlet 830.

[0325] The condenser flow path 820 can be formed in a "Z" shape. The condenser flow path 820 can be arranged parallel to a vertical plane.

[0326] Therefore, the condenser 800 can be formed with a vertical, thin structure, and its volume occupied inside the machine room 50 can be minimized. Water condensed inside the condenser 800 will not accumulate inside the condenser 800 and can move smoothly along the direction of gravity.

[0327] The condenser 800 can be located at a lower position than the third zone F10c and the damper 510.

[0328] With respect to the suction pipe 210, the condenser 800 can be located on the opposite side of the heater 710. The suction pipe 210 can be configured to shield the heater 710 and the condenser 800 from each other.

[0329] Therefore, it is possible to block the transfer of hot gas from heater 710 to condenser 800, and to effectively condense water vapor inside condenser 800.

[0330] Based on the lower duct 213, the condenser 800 can be located on the opposite side of the air supply device 220. Therefore, the space on both sides of the lower duct 213 can be used effectively, and the increase in the volume of the machine room 50 caused by the installation of the condenser 800 can be prevented.

[0331] Figure 11A It is shown Figure 3B The diagram shows a perspective view of the desiccant cover 300, desiccant block 400, and heater 710 in the shoe care device 1 in a combined state. Figure 11B It is shown in Figure 11A A perspective view showing the desiccant cover 300, desiccant block 400, and heater 710 separated from each other.

[0332] Figure 12 It is shown Figure 11A A 3D view of the dehumidifier cover 300.

[0333] The desiccant cover 300 is shaped like a container that can hold the desiccant block 400.

[0334] The desiccant cover 300 can be formed into a container shape that is generally open to the upper side. In particular, the desiccant cover 300 can be configured such that the desiccant block 400 can be removed or placed into the desiccant cover 300 from the upper side. In this case, a desiccant cap 46 can be attached to the upper side of the desiccant cover 300 to cover the upper opening of the desiccant cover 300.

[0335] The desiccant block 400 is housed inside the desiccant cover 300.

[0336] The internal space of the desiccant cover 300 forms part of the connecting flow path F10.

[0337] The heater 710 is located on the connecting flow path F10 and heats the air in the connecting flow path F10.

[0338] Furthermore, the heater 710 is configured to heat the desiccant block 400. The heater 710 is configured to heat the desiccant 430 constituting the desiccant block 400. For this purpose, the heater 710 and the desiccant block 400 are disposed adjacent to each other in the connecting flow path F10.

[0339] The desiccant block 400 and the heater 710 can be housed together inside the desiccant cover 300.

[0340] The heater 710 can be located in the internal space formed by the desiccant cover 300 and the desiccant block 400.

[0341] Additional descriptions of the dehumidifier housing 300 and the heater 710 will be provided later.

[0342] Figure 13A and Figure 13B This is a perspective view showing the state of a dehumidifier block 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from different directions.

[0343] Figure 13C It is shown Figure 13A A cross-sectional view of the dehumidifier block 400.

[0344] Figure 14 This is a perspective view showing a dehumidifier block 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0345] Figure 15A and Figure 15B These are cross-sectional views showing a dehumidifier block 400 and a heater 710 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0346] Figure 16A and Figure 16B These are cross-sectional views showing a dehumidifier block 400 and a heater 710 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0347] Figure 17A and Figure 17B These are longitudinal sectional views showing a dehumidifier block 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0348] In the shoe care device 1, multiple dehumidifier blocks 400 can be provided.

[0349] In the shoe care device 1, a pair of desiccant blocks 400 can be provided. At this time, the desiccant blocks 400 can be arranged along a second direction Y orthogonal to the first direction X.

[0350] The desiccant block 400 is located in the connecting flow path F10 and is configured to remove moisture from the air passing through the connecting flow path F10.

[0351] The desiccant block 400 is configured to have an internal space 404, through which air moves across the entire area of ​​the desiccant block 400. Therefore, the contact area between the air and the desiccant 430 via the connecting flow path F10 can be increased.

[0352] The desiccant block 400 may include an inner mesh 410, an outer mesh 420, and a desiccant 430. Furthermore, the desiccant block 400 may include a first frame 440.

[0353] The inner net 410 and the outer net 420 can be formed in a mesh shape respectively, and a plurality of holes can be formed respectively over the entire area of the inner net 410 and the outer net 420. The holes of the inner net 410 and the outer net 420 can be formed to be smaller than the sizes of various particles of the desiccant 430 to prevent the desiccant 430 from detaching.

[0354] The inner net 410 and the outer net 420 can be formed of a harder material to be able to maintain the shape of the desiccant block 400. The inner net 410 and the outer net 420 can respectively include materials such as metal, heat-resistant synthetic resin or synthetic fiber, carbon fiber, etc.

[0355] The inner net 410 and the outer net 420 can respectively have a prescribed area, and can be formed in a curved surface shape or a combination of planes bent from each other.

[0356] The inner net 410 is formed in a structure that forms the internal space 404 of the desiccant block 400. The heater 710 can be accommodated in the internal space 404 of the inner net 410.

[0357] The outer net 420 is located on the outside of the inner net 410.

[0358] The inner net 410 forms the inner side surface of the desiccant block 400, and the outer net 420 forms the outer side surface of the desiccant block 400.

[0359] The inner net 410 and the outer net 420 can be respectively formed such that their cross-sections are constant along the first direction X.

[0360] As described above, the desiccant 430 is composed of a combination of a plurality of particles (or stones), and is filled between the inner net 410 and the outer net 420.

[0361] The desiccant block 400 can be formed in a pipe or tunnel shape formed along the horizontal direction.

[0362] The desiccant block 400 can be formed in various shapes such as circular, elliptical, polygonal, etc. in its cross-section.

[0363] The shape of the cross-section of the desiccant block 400 can be formed to be open to one side. At this time, in the desiccant block 400, the opening direction can be downward.

[0364] The cross-section of the desiccant block 400 can be in an "匚" shape or a "U" shape.

[0365] The cross-section of the desiccant block 400 can be in a "┏┓" shape (refer to Figure 13CThis structure of the desiccant block 400 can increase the contact area between the desiccant 430 and the air, can uniformly form a second flow path F12 in the entire area outside the desiccant block 400, and makes the separation and replacement of the desiccant block 400 easy.

[0366] When the cross-section of the desiccant block 400 is in the shape of "┏┓", the inner mesh 410 and the outer mesh 420 can be connected to each other.

[0367] When the desiccant block 400 has a cross-section in the shape of a "┏┓", the desiccant block 400 can be divided into a ceiling portion 401, a first sidewall portion 402, and a second sidewall portion 403. A detailed explanation of this will follow.

[0368] The internal space 404 of the desiccant block 400 (the internal space of the inner mesh 410) forms a first flow path F11, which is part of the connecting flow path F10. The heater 710 may be located in the first flow path F11.

[0369] As described above, the dehumidifier block 400 has a predetermined length along the first direction X, and the length of the first flow path F11 in the first direction X is the same as or similar to the length d1 of the entire dehumidifier block 400.

[0370] The first flow path F11 is formed to have a predetermined length along the first direction X. In an embodiment of the present invention, the length of the first flow path F11 along the first direction X is greater than the length (width) along the second direction Y and the length (height) along the third direction Z. That is, the length direction of the first flow path F11 can be parallel to the first direction X. In a specific embodiment, the length of the first flow path F11 can be formed to be more than twice the length (width) along the second direction Y or the length (height) along the third direction Z.

[0371] When the first direction X is the length direction of the first flow path F11, the second direction Y is the width direction of the first flow path F11, and the third direction Z is the height direction of the first flow path F11, the length of the first flow path F11 can be greater than the width and height of the first flow path F11.

[0372] The air flowing into the inlet 42 can flow from the inside to the outside through the desiccant block 400.

[0373] The first flow path F11 forms the upstream of the second section F10b, which connects to the flow path F10. That is, when the air in the first section F10a enters the second section F10b, it first enters the first flow path F11, and then the air flowing into the first flow path F11 moves through the desiccant block 400.

[0374] The first flow path F11 is formed inside the desiccant block 400. As described above, the first flow path F11 is formed elongated along the first direction X. The air moving along the first flow path F11 moves along the direction penetrating the desiccant block 400 (the direction intersecting the first direction X). Therefore, the contact area between the air connecting the flow path F10 and the particles of each desiccant 430 can be sufficiently expanded, and the dehumidification efficiency can be improved.

[0375] When the interval between the inner mesh 410 and the outer mesh 420 of the desiccant block 400 is referred to as the thickness of the desiccant block 400, the thickness of the upper part of the desiccant block 400 can be greater than the thickness of the lower part (refer to...). Figure 16A and Figure 16B ).

[0376] The air moving in the first flow path F11 can be heated by the heater 710 and has the property of rising upward. Since the upper part of the desiccant block 400 is thicker than the lower part, the air passing through the desiccant block 400 can come into contact with a large number of desiccant particles, thereby further improving the dehumidification efficiency.

[0377] In one embodiment, the desiccant block 400 may be formed such that its thickness is constant along the first direction X (t1 = t2) (see reference). Figure 17A ).

[0378] In another embodiment, the desiccant block 400 may be configured such that its thickness varies along the first direction X. For example, the desiccant block 400 may be configured such that its thickness is relatively thicker on the rear side of the first direction X, and thinner towards the front side of the first direction X (t1>t2) (see reference). Figure 17B ).

[0379] In particular, the ceiling portion 401 of the desiccant block 400 can be formed with a relatively thicker thickness on its rear side in the first direction X, and a thinner thickness as it approaches the front side in the first direction X (t1>t2). In addition, the ceiling portion 401 of the desiccant block 400 can be formed with its inner side sloping upwards towards the front side in the first direction X.

[0380] As will be described later, the cover inlet 311 faces the bottom surface of the ceiling portion 401 of the dehumidifier block 400. At this time, the cover inlet 311 can be formed at a position biased to the rear in the first direction X.

[0381] In this case, the air injected into the first flow path F11 through the cover inlet 311 is directed toward the ceiling portion 401 on the rear side of the first direction X. The air entering the first flow path F11 first comes into contact with the desiccant 430, which is the thickest part, thereby improving the contact efficiency between the air and the desiccant.

[0382] Furthermore, the inner side (bottom surface) of the ceiling portion 401 of the dehumidifier block 400 is formed in a shape that slopes upward toward the front side in the first direction X (see reference). Figure 17B This allows air to move naturally within the air supply hood 225, the air supply duct 230, and the first flow path F11, while minimizing unnecessary flow resistance.

[0383] Figure 18 and Figure 19A They are shown separately. Figure 3A A cross-sectional view of a portion of the shoe care device 1 shown.

[0384] Figure 19B and Figure 19C These are cross-sectional views showing a portion of a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0385] The desiccant block 400 and desiccant 430 are located below the bottom of the inner box 40 (the bottom plate 45 of the box and the desiccant cover 46), and the desiccant block 400 can be separated from the bottom of the inner box 40.

[0386] The outer space of the desiccant block 400 (the outer space of the outer mesh 420) forms a second flow path F12, which is part of the connecting flow path F10.

[0387] The space between the outer side of the desiccant block 400 (the outer side of the outer mesh 420) and the inner side of the desiccant cover 300 can form part of the second flow path F12.

[0388] The space between the bottom plate 45 of the inner casing 40 and the desiccant block 400 can form part of the second flow path F12. In particular, the space between the desiccant cover 46 and the desiccant block 400 can form part of the second flow path F12.

[0389] Air flowing in from the inlet 42 passes through the intake pipe 210, the air supply device 220 and the air supply pipe 230, and then flows into the internal space 404 of the inner mesh 410, and flows through the desiccant block 400 from the first flow path F11 to the second flow path F12.

[0390] The dehumidifier block 400 may include a ceiling portion 401, a first sidewall portion 402, and a second sidewall portion 403. In this case, the inner mesh 410 and the outer mesh 420 can be connected to each other.

[0391] The ceiling portion 401 can be formed into a flat shape along the horizontal direction.

[0392] The first sidewall portion 402 and the second sidewall portion 403 may each be formed to be flat in the vertical direction. The first sidewall portion 402 extends downward from one side of the ceiling portion 401, while the second sidewall portion 403 extends downward from the other side of the ceiling portion 401. The second sidewall portion 403 may be formed to be spaced apart from and parallel to the first sidewall portion 402.

[0393] The ceiling portion 401, the first sidewall portion 402, and the second sidewall portion 403 are each formed to have a specified thickness.

[0394] The ceiling portion 401, the first side wall portion 402, and the second side wall portion 403 respectively include an inner mesh 410, an outer mesh 420, and a dehumidifier 430.

[0395] The ceiling portion 401, the first side wall portion 402, and the second side wall portion 403 respectively include an inner mesh 410, an outer mesh 420, a dehumidifier 430, and a first frame 440.

[0396] In one embodiment, when the shortest distance from the inner mesh 410 to the outer mesh 420 in the desiccant block 400 is set as the thickness of the desiccant block 400, the ceiling portion 401, the first sidewall portion 402, and the second sidewall portion 403 can be formed to have the same thickness as each other.

[0397] In another embodiment, when the shortest distance from the inner mesh 410 to the outer mesh 420 in the desiccant block 400 is set as the thickness of the desiccant block 400, the thickness of the ceiling portion 401 can be greater than the thickness of the first sidewall portion 402 or the second sidewall portion 403.

[0398] The internal space 404, which is surrounded by the ceiling portion 401, the first side wall portion 402 and the second side wall portion 403, forms a first flow path F11, and the external space of the ceiling portion 401, the first side wall portion 402 and the second side wall portion 403 forms a second flow path F12.

[0399] The heater 710 may be configured to be surrounded by a ceiling portion 401, a first sidewall portion 402 and a second sidewall portion 403.

[0400] In the shoe care device 1, the first flow path F11 of the internal space 404 of the desiccant block 400 can be configured such that the rear and front sides in the first direction X are shielded or sealed. The foremost and rearmost sides of the first flow path F11 in the first direction X of the internal space of the desiccant block 400 can be shielded or sealed.

[0401] Therefore, the air flowing into the first flow path F11 will not leak out or will hardly leak out from the first flow path F11 in the rear or front direction of the first direction X, but will move through the desiccant block 400 in whole or in part.

[0402] The desiccant enclosure 300 may include an enclosure base plate 310, a desiccant rear wall 320, a desiccant front wall 330, desiccant left side walls 340a and 340b, and desiccant right side walls 350a and 350b (see reference). Figure 11B and Figure 12 ).

[0403] The base plate 310 of the enclosure can be formed into a plate shape for placing the desiccant block 400. The base plate 310 of the enclosure can be formed into a plate shape that is generally flat in the horizontal direction.

[0404] A cover entrance 311 is formed on the bottom plate 310 of the cover.

[0405] The cover inlet 311 is a hole formed in the cover base plate 310, which forms an inlet for air to flow into the internal space of the desiccant block 400. The cover inlet 311 forms an inlet for air to flow into the first flow path F11.

[0406] A mesh with grid or other shapes can be formed at the entrance 311 of the cover.

[0407] The inlet 311 of the enclosure can be formed to face the bottom surface of the ceiling portion 401 of the dehumidifier block 400.

[0408] The inlet 311 of the cover can be formed in the desiccant cover 300 at a position biased towards the rear side in the first direction X. With the first direction X as a reference, the inlet 311 of the cover can be formed adjacent to the rear end of the cover base plate 310.

[0409] The ceiling portion 401 of the dehumidifier block 400 can be formed such that the thickness of the side near the hood inlet 311 is greater than the thickness of the side away from the hood inlet 311.

[0410] The rear wall 320, front wall 330, left side walls 340a and 340b, and right side walls 350a and 350b of the desiccant can each form an upright wall surface along the vertical direction. With the first direction X as a reference, in the desiccant enclosure 300, the rear wall 320 can form a rear side wall surface, the front wall 330 can form a front side wall surface, the left side walls 340a and 340b can form a left side wall surface, and the right side walls 350a and 350b can form a right side wall surface.

[0411] The rear wall 320 of the desiccant extends upward from the bottom plate 310 of the enclosure. With the desiccant block 400 housed inside the desiccant enclosure 300, the rear wall 320 is located behind the desiccant block 400 with reference to the first direction X. At this time, the rear wall 320 can be formed to be close to or adjacent to the back of the desiccant block 400 with reference to the first direction X.

[0412] When the rear wall 320 of the desiccant approaches the back of the desiccant block 400 with the first direction X as a reference, the gap between the rear wall 320 of the desiccant and the desiccant block 400 can be very small, for example, about 1 mm or less.

[0413] The rear wall 320 of the desiccant can be configured to shield or seal the first flow path F11 of the internal space 404 of the desiccant block 400 on the rear side in the first direction X.

[0414] The desiccant front wall 330 extends upward from the bottom plate 310 of the enclosure. With reference to the first direction X, the desiccant front wall 330 is located in front of the desiccant block 400. With the desiccant block 400 housed inside the desiccant enclosure 300, the desiccant front wall 330 is spaced forward from the desiccant block 400 and the vertical plate 722 with reference to the first direction X. An enclosure outlet 331 extending along the first direction X may be formed in the desiccant front wall 330 to allow airflow in the second flow path F12.

[0415] With the first direction X as a reference, the left side walls 340a and 340b of the desiccant are connected to the rear wall 320 and the front wall 330 of the desiccant on the left side of the desiccant block 400.

[0416] With the first direction X as the reference, the right side walls 350a and 350b of the desiccant are connected to the rear wall 320 and the front wall 330 of the desiccant on the right side of the desiccant block 400.

[0417] In the shoe care device 1 of this embodiment, when a pair of desiccant blocks 400 are provided, the desiccant cover 300 can be configured to accommodate a pair of desiccant blocks 400 in separate spaces.

[0418] At this time, the dehumidifier cover 300 may include a cover base plate 310, a dehumidifier rear wall 320, a dehumidifier front wall 330, a first dehumidifier left side wall 340a, a first dehumidifier right side wall 350a, a second dehumidifier left side wall 340b, and a second dehumidifier right side wall 350b.

[0419] Any one desiccant block 400 is accommodated between the left side wall 340a and the right side wall 350a of the first desiccant, and another desiccant block 400 is accommodated between the left side wall 340b and the right side wall 350b of the second desiccant.

[0420] In the shoe care device 1 of this invention, the first desiccant right side wall 350a and the second desiccant left side wall 340b can be formed separately from each other, or they can be formed as one unit.

[0421] With the desiccant block 400 housed inside the desiccant cover 300, the inner surfaces of the left side walls 340a and 340b of the desiccant can be separated from and face the outer surface of the first side wall portion 402. Therefore, a predetermined gap is formed between the left side walls 340a and 340b of the desiccant and the first side wall portion 402, and this gap forms part of the second flow path F12.

[0422] Furthermore, with the desiccant block 400 housed within the desiccant cover 300, the inner surfaces of the right side walls 350a and 350b of the desiccant can be separated from and face each other by the outer surface of the second side wall portion 403. Therefore, a predetermined gap is formed between the right side walls 350a and 350b of the desiccant and the second side wall portion 403, and this gap forms part of the second flow path F12.

[0423] In addition, as described above, a gap is formed between the desiccant cap 46 and the desiccant block 400, and this gap forms a second flow path F12.

[0424] The space forming the second flow path F12 is connected to the space between the vertical plate 722 and the front wall 330 of the desiccant. The air in the second flow path F12 moves to the front side of the first direction X through the cover outlet 331 and enters the interior of the damper cover 520.

[0425] In the shoe care device 1 of this embodiment, with the third direction Z, which is opposite to the direction of gravity, as a reference, the desiccant block 400 is located at the same or higher position as the cover inlet 311, which is the inlet of the first flow path F11. The first flow path F11 is formed from the lower end of the desiccant block 400 upward, and the second flow path F12 is formed in a form that surrounds the first flow path F11 and is formed from the lower end of the desiccant block 400 upward.

[0426] Inside the first flow path F11, air moves along the first direction X while moving in a direction orthogonal to the first direction X.

[0427] The pressure in the first flow path F11 is greater than the pressure in the second flow path F12. In the first flow path F11, the pressure on the rear side of the first direction X forming the inlet 311 of the cover is greater than the pressure on the front side of the first direction X. In addition, the pressure inside the desiccant cover 300 is greater than the pressure inside the damper cover 520.

[0428] Therefore, when considering the direction of air movement and the direction of pressure in the connecting flow path F10, the air in the first flow path F11 can flow through all the desiccant blocks 400 and into the second flow path F12, thereby maximizing the use of the desiccant 430.

[0429] Furthermore, when the heater 710 is heated during the regeneration of the desiccant 430, the air in the first flow path F11 can move more smoothly in the direction opposite to the direction of gravity (third direction Z), and the regeneration of the desiccant 430 can be carried out effectively.

[0430] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the desiccant cover 300 may include a first guide protrusion 360. A plurality of first guide protrusions 360 may be provided in the desiccant cover 300.

[0431] The first guide protrusion 360 can be configured to protrude inward from the inner surfaces of the left side walls 340a and 340b of the desiccant and the inner surfaces of the right side walls 350a and 350b of the desiccant to support the desiccant block 400.

[0432] By forming the first guide protrusion 360, a predetermined gap is stably formed between the left side walls 340a and 340b of the desiccant and the first side wall portion 402, and a predetermined gap is stably formed between the right side walls 350a and 350b of the desiccant and the second side wall portion 403. This prevents the desiccant block 400 from moving horizontally inside the desiccant housing 300 and stably maintains the second flow path F12.

[0433] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the dehumidifier block 400 may include a second guide protrusion 480. A plurality of second guide protrusions 480 are provided in the dehumidifier block 400.

[0434] The second guide protrusion 480 can be formed to protrude outward from the outer side of the desiccant block 400. The second guide protrusion 480 is formed to protrude outward from the outer side of the first sidewall portion 402 and the outer side of the second sidewall portion 403, respectively. A portion of the second guide protrusion 480 can be in close contact with the inner side of the left sidewalls 340a and 340b of the desiccant block, while another portion of the second guide protrusion 480 can be in close contact with the inner side of the right sidewalls 350a and 350b of the desiccant block.

[0435] By forming the second guide protrusion 480, a predetermined gap is stably formed between the left side walls 340a and 340b of the desiccant and the first side wall portion 402, and a predetermined gap is stably formed between the right side walls 350a and 350b of the desiccant and the second side wall portion 403. Therefore, the desiccant block 400 is prevented from moving horizontally inside the desiccant cover 300, and the second flow path F12 is stably maintained.

[0436] In the shoe care device 1, the first guide protrusion 360 and the second guide protrusion 480 can be selectively formed, or can be formed simultaneously.

[0437] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the dehumidifier cap 46 may include a third guide protrusion 46a.

[0438] The third guide protrusion 46a can be formed to protrude downward from the bottom surface of the desiccant cover 46 to support the desiccant block 400. Multiple third guide protrusions 46a can be provided in the desiccant cover 46.

[0439] By forming a third guide protrusion 46a, a predetermined gap is stably formed between the desiccant cover 46 and the ceiling portion 401. Therefore, the desiccant block 400 is prevented from moving vertically inside the desiccant cover 300, and the second flow path F12 is stably maintained.

[0440] Unlike embodiments of the present invention, in the absence of a structure (first guide protrusion 360, second guide protrusion 480, or third guide protrusion 46a) for maintaining the stability of the second flow path F12, the desiccant block 400 may move within the desiccant housing 300. In this case, it is difficult to maintain the stability of the second flow path F12, and the volume of any part of the second flow path F12 may increase or decrease. In this situation, the pressure, velocity, etc. of the air moving in the second flow path F12 may deviate from the expected range, resulting in a decrease in the dehumidification efficiency of the air based on the desiccant block 400 and / or the regeneration efficiency of the desiccant.

[0441] Figure 20 It is shown Figure 11B A three-dimensional view of a pair of desiccant blocks 400 is shown.

[0442] Figure 21A From Figure 20 The desiccant block 400 is separated from the first frame 440 and shown in a three-dimensional view. Figure 21B It is shown Figure 21A The first frame, 440, is the main view.

[0443] Figure 22A This is a diagram used to illustrate the airflow around the first frame 440, showing a cross-sectional view of the shoe care device 1.

[0444] Figure 22B This is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment.

[0445] The first frame 440 can form the front side of the desiccant block 400 in the first direction X. The first frame 440 can be formed in a relatively rigid plate shape and can include materials such as metal, synthetic resin, ceramic, and carbon fiber.

[0446] The first frame 440 can form the front of the ceiling portion 401, the first side wall portion 402, and the second side wall portion 403 in the first direction X.

[0447] The first frame 440 is joined along the edges of the inner mesh 410 and the outer mesh 420. The inner mesh 410 and the outer mesh 420 can be fixed in the first frame 440.

[0448] By fixing the desiccant block 400 to the first frame 440 through the inner mesh 410 and the outer mesh 420, the desiccant block 400 can maintain an overall stable structure and stably maintain the state in which the interior of the desiccant block 400 is filled with desiccant 430.

[0449] The first frame 440 can form a surface orthogonal to the first direction X or inclined to it. The first frame 440 can also form a surface parallel to the second direction Y and the third direction Z.

[0450] The first frame 440 may include a blocking part 441 and an opening part 442.

[0451] The sealing portion 441 is the part of the first frame 440 that forms a sealing surface without any holes for air movement. The opening portion 442 is the portion corresponding to the holes in the first frame 440 that allow air to pass through.

[0452] The sealing portion 441 forms a sealing surface in the first direction X to shield the desiccant 430. In particular, the sealing portion 441 is located closer to the inner mesh 410 than the outer mesh 420 and forms a sealing surface to shield the desiccant 430 in the first direction X.

[0453] The opening 442 forms a through hole so as not to block the desiccant 430 in the first direction X. In particular, the opening 442 forms a through hole at a position closer to the outer mesh 420 than the inner mesh 410 so as not to block the desiccant 430 in the first direction X.

[0454] A plurality of openings 442 may be provided in the first frame 440, and the openings 442 may be formed in the ceiling portion 401, the first side wall portion 402 and the second side wall portion 403.

[0455] Air flowing through the flow path F10 enters the internal space of the desiccant block 400 from the rear side of the first direction X, and moves to the front side of the first direction X, penetrating the desiccant block 400.

[0456] With the first direction X as a reference, in the internal space (first flow path F11) of the desiccant block 400, the pressure is greatest in the rear part and decreases as it approaches the front.

[0457] A significant portion of the air in the internal space (first flow path F11) of the desiccant block 400 can move through the rear portion (region A) and the middle portion (region B) of the desiccant block 400 in the first direction X.

[0458] On the other hand, if, unlike the present invention, it is assumed that no opening 442 is formed in the first frame 440, then even if the air of the first flow path F11 enters the desiccant block 400 from the portion (region C and region D) adjacent to the first frame 440, the air flow is very weak or stagnant, and in this case the desiccant 430 in the portion (region C and region D) adjacent to the first frame 440 cannot be used.

[0459] In contrast, in this invention, an opening 442 is formed in the first frame 440, through which air in the first flow path F11 can move through the desiccant block 400 and the foremost portion (regions C and D) of the desiccant block 400 in the first direction X can be used effectively.

[0460] In particular, by positioning the opening 442 closer to the outer mesh 420 than the inner mesh 410, air located in the relatively inner portion (region C) can be easily moved to the relatively outer portion (region D), thereby enabling effective use of the foremost portion (region C and region D) of the desiccant block 400 in the first direction X.

[0461] Figure 23 , Figure 24A as well as Figure 24B These are perspective views showing dehumidifier blocks 400 according to different embodiments of each other. Figure 24C and Figure 24D These are cross-sectional views that schematically show the state in which the desiccant block 400 is contained in the desiccant cover 300 according to different embodiments of each other.

[0462] The desiccant block 400 may include a second frame 450 and a third frame 460.

[0463] The dehumidifier block 400 may include a fourth frame 470.

[0464] The second frame 450 can be formed to shield the internal space of the desiccant block 400 (first flow path F11) on the front side of the first direction X.

[0465] The second frame 450 can be formed as the front side of the desiccant block 400 in the first direction X. The second frame 450 can be formed in a relatively rigid plate shape and can be formed from metal, synthetic resin, etc.

[0466] The second frame 450 can be connected to the first frame 440. The second frame 450 can be integrated with the first frame 440.

[0467] Because a second frame 450 is formed in the desiccant block 400, the air in the first flow path F11 cannot move directly to the front side of the first direction X, but moves through the desiccant block 400.

[0468] The third frame 460 can be formed in a flat plate shape and combined with the outer mesh 420 of the desiccant block 400.

[0469] The third frame 460 can be joined to the outer side of the ceiling portion 401. In particular, the third frame 460 can be joined to the outer side of the ceiling portion 401 at a position biased towards the rear side in the first direction X.

[0470] The third frame 460 can be formed at a position in the vertical direction corresponding to the entrance 311 of the enclosure.

[0471] Without the third frame 460, the air flowing into the internal space (first flow path F11) of the desiccant block 400 through the hood inlet 311 in the upward direction can move through the first direction X rear portion (region A) of the desiccant block 400 at the fastest speed.

[0472] With the third frame 460 formed, air flowing into the internal space (first flow path F11) of the desiccant block 400 through the cover inlet 311 flows in from the rear part (region A) of the desiccant block 400 in the first direction X. At this time, it collides with the third frame 460 and moves to the adjacent part, that is, the middle part (region B) in the first direction X of the desiccant block 400, and then moves through the desiccant block 400.

[0473] As described above, when the desiccant block 400 has a third frame 460, air can move not only in the rear part (region A) of the desiccant block 400 in the first direction X, but also fully in the middle part (region B) and the front part (region C, region D), thereby enabling contact between air and desiccant throughout the entire desiccant block 400 and effectively preventing the waste of some desiccant.

[0474] The fourth frame 470 can form the rear side of the desiccant block 400 in the first direction X. The fourth frame 470 can be formed from a relatively rigid plate shape and can be formed from metal, synthetic resin, etc.

[0475] The fourth frame 470 may form the back of the ceiling portion 401, the first side wall portion 402, and the second side wall portion 403 in the first direction X.

[0476] The fourth frame 470 is joined along the edges of the inner mesh 410 and the outer mesh 420. The inner mesh 410 and the outer mesh 420 can be fixed in the fourth frame 470.

[0477] By being fixed to the fourth frame 470 by the inner mesh 410 and the outer mesh 420, the desiccant block 400 can maintain an overall stable structure.

[0478] The fourth frame 470 can be formed to shield the internal space 404 of the desiccant block 400 on the rear side in the first direction X (first flow path F11) (see reference). Figure 24B ).

[0479] At least one of the first frame 440 and the fourth frame 470 may have a guide protrusion (second guide protrusion 480) that protrudes outward and is closely attached to and supported on the inner side of the desiccant cover 300. That is, the aforementioned second guide protrusion 480 may be formed on at least one of the first frame 440 and the fourth frame 470.

[0480] At least one of the first frame 440 and the fourth frame 470 may have an outwardly protruding fixing protrusion 490. The fixing protrusion 490 may be hemispherical. Furthermore, a fixing groove 380 may be formed on the inner surface of the desiccant cover 300, the groove 380 being recessed to allow the fixing protrusion 490 to be inserted. A plurality of fixing protrusions 490 and fixing grooves 380 may be provided, and the plurality of fixing protrusions 490 (or fixing grooves 380) may be formed in positions facing each other. At least one of the fixing protrusion 490 and fixing groove 380 may be formed from an elastically deformable material. At least one of the protrusion height of the fixing protrusion 490 and the recess depth of the fixing groove 380 may be formed in the size of a few millimeters.

[0481] When the desiccant block 400 is accommodated and placed inside the desiccant cover 300, the desiccant block 400 can be fixed by inserting the fixing protrusion 490 into the fixing groove 380. This prevents the desiccant block 400 from moving inside the desiccant cover 300 and stably maintains the second flow path F12.

[0482] The heater 710 is fixed in the machine room 50, and the desiccant block 400 is replaceable.

[0483] The heater 710 can be formed in a variety of devices and structures within the range of being able to supply heat to the desiccant 430.

[0484] The heater 710 may be an electric heater. In embodiments of the invention, the heater may be configured to include a heating element, which is heated by supplied electrical energy, thereby providing heat to its surroundings. The heater may include a nichrome wire as the heating element.

[0485] The heater 710 may include a free end 711 and a fixed end 712.

[0486] The free end 711 may be formed along the first direction X. In the heater 710, the free end 711 may be constituted by a heating element.

[0487] The fixed end 712 can be formed into a shape that bends downward from the free end 711 on the front side in the first direction X.

[0488] The fixed end 712 can be electrically connected to a power source. If electrical energy is supplied to the free end 711 through the fixed end 712, the free end 711 can generate heat.

[0489] When the shoe care device 1 of the present invention is viewed in the second direction Y, the heater 710 can be formed in a generally “━┓” shape. Furthermore, the desiccant block 400 of the present invention may include a ceiling portion 401, a first sidewall portion 402, and a second sidewall portion 403, and its cross-section is in the shape of “┏┓”. Therefore, when the desiccant block 400 is placed inside the desiccant cover 300, the heater 710 is accommodated in the first flow path F11, which is the internal space 404 of the desiccant block 400.

[0490] Therefore, a shoe care device 1 can be provided that allows for easy loading and unloading of the desiccant block 400 and enables the heater 710 to be located in the internal space 404 of the desiccant block 400.

[0491] The shoe care device 1 may include a heater flange 720 for fixing the heater 710.

[0492] The heater flange 720 can be formed of a metallic material.

[0493] The heater flange 720 may include a horizontal plate 721 and a vertical plate 722.

[0494] The horizontal plate 721 is formed into a flat plate shape in the horizontal direction. The horizontal plate 721 can be fixed to the base plate 310 of the cover on the front side in the first direction X.

[0495] Furthermore, the fixed end 712 of the heater 710 is fixed to the horizontal plate 721 of the heater flange 720.

[0496] The vertical plate 722 of the heater flange 720 can extend upward from the horizontal plate 721. The vertical plate 722 can be formed into a shape that bends from the horizontal plate 721. The vertical plate 722 can be configured to shield the internal space of the desiccant block 400. The vertical plate 722 can be configured to shield or seal the first flow path F11 of the internal space 404 of the desiccant block 400 on the front side in the first direction X.

[0497] The vertical plate 722 can be configured to be in close contact with or near the front of the dehumidifier block 400 with the first direction X as a reference.

[0498] With the first direction X as a reference, the vertical plate 722 is separated from the front of the desiccant block 400 to the front side, thereby forming a gap g between the vertical plate 722 and the desiccant block 400 (see reference). Figure 22B At this point, the gap (g) between the vertical plate 722 and the desiccant block 400 can be very small. When the desiccant block 400 includes the first frame 440, the gap between the vertical plate 722 and the first frame 440 can be very small.

[0499] According to the embodiment, the gap between the vertical plate 722 and the desiccant block 400 (or the first frame 440) can be 1 / 10 to 1 / 200 of the width of the first flow path F11 (the gap between the first sidewall portion 402 and the second sidewall portion 403). For example, the gap between the vertical plate 722 and the desiccant block 400 (or the first frame 440) can be about 1 mm or less. When the heater 710 is operating, the heater flange 720 can be heated, and this gap g can prevent the heat from the vertical plate 722 from being directly transferred to the desiccant block 400 (especially the first frame 440), and can prevent the first frame 440 from being damaged by heat. In addition, through this gap, a small amount of air in the air of the first flow path F11 can flow out, thus preventing the pressure of the first flow path F11 from rising excessively to an unintended level.

[0500] Figure 25 This is a perspective view showing a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0501] Figure 26 In order to show Figure 25 The condition of the inside of the shoe care device 1 is shown from Figure 25 A 3D view of the state of door 30 has been removed.

[0502] Figure 27 It shows the setting in Figure 26 A three-dimensional diagram of the structure of the machine room 50.

[0503] Figure 28 It is shown Figure 26 A diagram showing the state of the bottom of the inner casing 40 of the shoe care device 1.

[0504] Figure 29A This is a diagram of the first wall 51 as viewed from the front of a shoe care device 1 according to one embodiment. Figure 29B From Figure 29A Remove the image from the first wall 51.

[0505] The intake port 42 can be elongated along the first direction X, and it can be formed along the left edge of the bottom plate 45 of the housing or along the right edge of the bottom plate 45 of the housing.

[0506] Furthermore, at this time, the discharge port 43 can be formed along the rear edge of the bottom plate 45 of the housing. That is, the discharge port 43 can be located on the side of the bottom plate 45 of the housing that is relatively far away from the door 30.

[0507] With a reference plane RP that forms a surface parallel to the vertical direction and a surface parallel to the first direction X as the center, the water supply tank 60 and the drain tank 70 can be arranged on both sides.

[0508] The air supply duct 230 can be configured on the reference plane RP.

[0509] Figure 30A and Figure 30B It shows what is observed from opposite sides. Figure 29B A diagram showing the state of the mechanical chamber 50 of the shoe care device 1.

[0510] Figure 31A and Figure 31B It is shown Figure 25 The cross-sectional view of the shoe care device 1 shown.

[0511] The machine room 50 may include a second wall 54 and a third wall 55. The second wall 54 and the third wall 55 form opposing side walls in the machine room 50. The second wall 54 and the third wall 55 may be vertical or substantially vertical.

[0512] When the first wall 51 forms the front wall of the machine room 50, the second wall 54 can form the left wall of the machine room 50, and the third wall 55 can form the right wall of the machine room 50.

[0513] In an embodiment of the present invention, the condenser 800 may be closely attached to the inner side of the left or right side wall of the machine chamber 50. That is, the condenser 800 may be closely attached to the inner side of the second wall 54 or the inner side of the third wall 55.

[0514] At this time, the second wall 54 and the third wall 55 can be formed of a metal with excellent thermal conductivity. When the condenser 800 is in close contact with the second wall 54, the second wall 54 can be formed of a metal with excellent thermal conductivity, and when the condenser 800 is in close contact with the third wall 55, the third wall 55 can be formed of a metal with excellent thermal conductivity.

[0515] Therefore, water vapor moving in the condenser 800 can be effectively condensed.

[0516] Figure 32 It is shown Figure 26 A cross-sectional view of the shoe care device 1 is shown.

[0517] The air supply duct 230 can be formed with a structure that protrudes rearward in the first direction X.

[0518] The air supply duct 230 can be configured to be located below the dehumidifier block 400, between the water supply tank 60 and the drain tank 70.

[0519] Therefore, the air supply duct 230 can be located as far back as possible in the first direction X in the machine room 50, and the diameter of the air supply hood 225 can be made as large as possible, thereby enabling the diameter of the air supply fan 221 installed inside the air supply hood 225 to be made larger.

[0520] Therefore, an air supply device 220 with a sufficiently large output can be formed, and an air supply hood 225 with a relatively large diameter can be formed even with a relatively thin thickness, which can fully ensure the amount of air per unit time during the movement of the connecting flow path F10.

[0521] Furthermore, it can prevent the air connected to the flow path F10 from generating unintended flow resistance during its passage through the desiccant block 400.

[0522] Furthermore, since the air supply duct 230 is located below the dehumidifier block 400 between the water supply tank 60 and the drain tank 70, a shoe care device 1 with the following structure can be formed.

[0523] In the first direction X, the longer the length d1 of the desiccant block 400 and the first flow path F11, the larger the size of the desiccant block 400 and the first flow path F11, and the higher the dehumidification capacity per unit time of the desiccant.

[0524] Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that the length of the desiccant block 400 and the first flow path F11 in the first direction X reaches a specified length or more.

[0525] With the air supply duct 230 located between the water supply tank 60 and the drain tank 70, it is possible not only to ensure the length d1 of the dehumidifier block 400 and the first flow path F11 in the first direction X, but also, with the first direction X as a reference, the rear inner side of the air supply duct 230 and / or the rear inner side of the air supply hood 225 can be located at the same or further rear of the rear end of the first flow path F11.

[0526] Furthermore, at this time, the air moving in the order of the air supply hood 225, the air supply duct 230 and the first flow path F11 can move naturally, and the air in the first flow path F11 can effectively penetrate the desiccant block 400 throughout its entire length d1 (the length of the desiccant block 400 in the first direction X).

[0527] As described above, the air supply duct 230 can be divided into a lower air supply duct 231 and an upper air supply duct 232.

[0528] In the first direction X, the width of the lower air supply duct 231 can be greater than the width of the upper air supply duct 232, and the rear end of the lower air supply duct 231 can be located further back than the rear end of the upper air supply duct 232.

[0529] Furthermore, in the second direction Y, the width of the air supply hood 225 can be the same as or less than the width of the lower air supply duct 231.

[0530] Therefore, even though the width of the air supply hood 225 in the second direction Y is relatively narrow, the airflow inside the air supply hood 225 can be stably transmitted to the air supply duct 230. Furthermore, since the air movement transmitted in the order of the air supply hood 225, the air supply duct 230, and the desiccant block 400 (first flow path F11) matches the rotation direction of the air supply fan 221, a stable airflow is formed in the connecting flow path F10.

[0531] Figure 33A and Figure 33B These are cross-sectional views showing a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0532] Figure 33C It shows the setting in Figure 33A and Figure 33B A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the dehumidifier cover 300 of the shoe care device 1.

[0533] A replacement hole 52 may be formed in the first wall 51. The replacement hole 52 is formed through the first wall 51 to allow the desiccant block 400 to be inserted or removed in a direction parallel to the first direction X.

[0534] The shoe care device 1 may include a replacement door 53.

[0535] The replacement door 53 can be configured as an opening and closing replacement hole 52. The replacement door 53 can be combined with the first wall 51 in various forms within the range of the opening and closing replacement hole 52.

[0536] The replacement door 53 can be slidably attached to the machine room 50, or the replacement door 53 can be hinged to the machine room 50.

[0537] When the hinge of the replacement door 53 is attached to the machine room 50, the rotation axis of the replacement door 53 is formed in the horizontal direction, or it may be formed in the vertical direction.

[0538] When there are multiple dehumidifier blocks 400, there can also be multiple replacement holes 52 and replacement doors 53. When there is a pair of dehumidifier blocks 400, there can also be a pair of replacement holes 52 and replacement doors 53.

[0539] The dehumidifier block 400, replacement hole 52 and replacement door 53 can be provided in pairs and arranged on both sides with the reference plane RP as the center, and can be arranged on the water supply tank 60 and the drain tank 70.

[0540] When the shoe care device 1 is provided with a replacement hole 52 and a replacement door 53, a rear hole 321 in the form of a through hole is formed in the rear wall 320 of the desiccant cover 300 so that the desiccant block 400 can move.

[0541] In an embodiment of the present invention, when the dehumidifier block 400 is placed inside or removed from the shoe care device 1 in a direction parallel to the first direction X, the dehumidifier block 400 can slide along the first direction X.

[0542] A stop 385 may be formed in the desiccant cover 300. The stop 385 may be shaped to protrude inward from the inner side of the desiccant cover 300. In one embodiment, the stop 385 may be shaped to protrude upward from the bottom plate 310 of the cover. The stop 385 restricts the movement of the desiccant block 400 so that the desiccant block 400 inserted into the desiccant cover 300 moves to a predetermined position when moving along the first direction X. That is, the stop 385 prevents the desiccant block 400 from continuing to move along the first direction X. In one embodiment, the stop 385 may be shaped to cause the desiccant block 400 to move only to a predetermined position spaced apart from the front wall 330 of the desiccant.

[0543] When the shoe care device 1 is equipped with a replacement hole 52 and a replacement door 53, the aforementioned desiccant cover 46 can be omitted. In this case, the interval between the bottom plate 45 of the housing and the desiccant block 400 can be kept constant, and the second flow path F12 can be stably maintained.

[0544] In addition, when the shoe care device 1 needs to replace the desiccant block 400, it is not necessary to open the inner box 40; the desiccant block 400 can be replaced through the replacement hole 52.

[0545] A shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an inner box 40, an inlet 42, an outlet 43, an air supply device 10, and a control unit 80.

[0546] The inner box 40 is part of the receiving space 41 that contains the shoe, and an intake 42 and an exhaust 43 can be formed inside it.

[0547] The intake port 42 is formed on the inside side of the inner box 40 and is capable of drawing in air from the containing space 41. The air inside the inner box 40 can move through the intake port 42 to the connecting flow path F10.

[0548] The discharge port 43 is formed on the other side of the inner box 40 and is able to supply air to the receiving space 41. The air connected to the flow path F10 can move back into the inner box 40 through the discharge port 43.

[0549] The air supply device 10 supplies air to the containing space 41. A pair of desiccant 430s are arranged branching off from each other along the air supply path and are capable of heating portions of the pair of desiccant 430s respectively.

[0550] In this case, by heating the desiccant 430, the moisture adsorbed in the desiccant 430 is separated, thereby regenerating the desiccant 430 into a state where it can perform the dehumidification function.

[0551] Therefore, such as Figure 34 As shown, the air supply device 10 may include ducts, air supply device 220, desiccant cover 300, heater 710, damper cover 520 and damper 510 disposed in the machine room 50.

[0552] In particular, the air supply device 10 may be configured with a connecting flow path F10 and a regeneration flow path F20 corresponding to each desiccant 430. The connecting flow path F10 circulates air between the inlet 42 and the outlet 43, and the regeneration flow path F20 delivers the air passing through the desiccant 430 to a portion outside the outlet 43.

[0553] Thus, after the air in the containing space 41 is delivered to the air supply device 10, it can move to the connecting flow path F10 or the regeneration flow path F20 respectively as it passes through the desiccant 430 that branch off from each other.

[0554] The control unit 80 is the part that controls the air supply device 10. It can control the air supply device 10 to selectively open and close the connection flow path F10 and the regeneration flow path F20 according to whether each desiccant 430 is heated or not.

[0555] That is, the control unit 80 can selectively open or close the connection flow path F10 and the regeneration flow path F20 depending on whether the dehumidifier 430 is in a regeneration state.

[0556] As described above, the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment can not only capture moisture and bacteria in the transport air by arranging desiccant 430 in the air supply device 10, but also regenerate by heating desiccant 430 in the air supply device 10, thus always maintaining the performance of the treated shoes appropriately.

[0557] Furthermore, according to the shoe care device 1 of this embodiment, since an air circulation path F10 is formed between the inlet 42 and the outlet 43 formed inside the inner housing 40, it is possible to prevent the air used during dehumidification and deodorization of shoes from being exposed to the user.

[0558] Furthermore, according to the shoe care device 1 of this embodiment, since a pair of desiccant 430 is provided in the air supply device 10, and a connecting flow path F10 and a regeneration flow path F20 are formed for each desiccant 430, the connecting flow path F10 and the regeneration flow path F20 can be selectively opened and closed according to the necessity of the moisture absorption mode and the regeneration mode. Therefore, the shoe care device 1 can operate in an optimal state according to the situation, thereby further improving the efficiency of shoe treatment.

[0559] Specifically, in a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the air supply device 10 may include a chamber 15, a heater 710, a drying flow path 529, a regeneration flow path 527, and an air damper 510, and may also include a condenser 800.

[0560] The chambers 15 can be formed as a pair and branched on the connecting flow path F10 to separately accommodate each desiccant 430. For example... Figure 34 As shown, this chamber 15 may include a portion of a desiccant cover 300 and a portion of a damper cover 520.

[0561] The heater 710 is a part provided in each chamber 15 and capable of heating the desiccant 430. It can be arranged adjacent to the desiccant 430 in the connecting flow path F10.

[0562] The drying flow path holes 529 are formed in each chamber 15 and are designed to discharge air that has passed through the desiccant 430 towards the discharge port 43. Figure 36 As shown, the damper 510 can be opened and closed by the discharge pipe 525 portion of the damper cover 520.

[0563] The regeneration flow path orifice 527 is formed separately from the drying flow path orifice 529 in each chamber 15 and is able to discharge the air that has passed through the desiccant 430 in a direction other than the discharge port 43, such as... Figure 35 As shown, it can be formed on the bottom surface of the damper cover 520 and opened and closed by the damper 510.

[0564] The damper 510 is a part located in each chamber 15 that selectively opens and closes the drying flow path orifice 529 and the regeneration flow path orifice 527, such as... Figure 35 As shown, it can be installed inside the damper cover 520.

[0565] In this case, the control unit 80 can control the damper 510 to selectively open and close the drying flow path orifice 529 and the regeneration flow path orifice 527 according to whether each heater 710 is operating.

[0566] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since the air supply device 10 includes a chamber 15, a heater 710, a drying flow path 529, a regeneration flow path 527, and a damper 510, the control unit 80 can selectively execute a moisture absorption mode and a regeneration mode by controlling the damper 510.

[0567] The condenser 800 is a part connected to the regeneration flow path hole 527 to condense the moisture in the air discharged through the regeneration flow path hole 527. It forms part of the regeneration flow path F20, and the condensate condensed by the condenser 800 can move through the regeneration flow path F20.

[0568] As described above, the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment is able to condense the moisture generated during the regeneration process of the desiccant 430 because the air supply device 10 also includes a condenser 800.

[0569] On the other hand, the shoe care device 1 of one embodiment of the present invention may also include a steam generator 600 for supplying steam to the receiving space 41.

[0570] That is, since steam treatment of the shoes can be performed by supplying steam into the inner chamber 40, it not only has a high-temperature sterilization effect based on steam, but also a shoe renovation effect based on the expansion of the shoe material.

[0571] Below, refer to Figure 6 The modules (chamber, desiccant, heater, drying flow path, regeneration flow path, and damper) comprising a pair of desiccant 430 are respectively designated as drying module A and drying module B, and are described in more detail.

[0572] First, in a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 80 can be controlled to a first operating mode. The first operating mode is an operating mode in which, when any one of the dehumidifiers 430 is heated, the connecting flow path F10 corresponding to the dehumidifier 430 is closed and the regeneration flow path F20 is opened, and the connecting flow path F10 corresponding to the remaining dehumidifiers 430 is opened and the regeneration flow path F20 is closed.

[0573] In particular, the control unit 80 can control the damper 510 to close the drying flow path hole 529 corresponding to any one of the heaters 710 while opening the regeneration flow path hole 527, and open the drying flow path hole 529 corresponding to the remaining heaters 710 while closing the regeneration flow path hole 527.

[0574] That is, drying module A and drying module B can respectively operate in moisture absorption mode or regeneration mode depending on the opening and closing direction of damper 510 and whether heater 710 is running.

[0575] As described above, when the damper 510 opens the drying flow path orifice 529 and closes the regeneration flow path orifice 527 to supply air to the discharge pipe 525, the drying module can operate in a moisture absorption mode. In this case, the heater 710 may be in a non-operating state.

[0576] Conversely, when the damper 510 closes the drying flow path orifice 529 and only opens the regeneration flow path orifice 527 to supply air to the regeneration flow path orifice 527, the module can operate in regeneration mode. In this case, it is necessary to heat the desiccant 430 by operating the heater 710.

[0577] Therefore, the optimization mode of the shoe care device 1 based on the situation can be illustrated by the following example.

[0578] First, since moisture in the air can be removed even if only one of the drying modules A and B is in moisture absorption mode, drying module A can be controlled in moisture absorption mode while drying module B is controlled in regeneration mode.

[0579] Therefore, the control unit 80 can control the opening of the drying flow path orifice 529 and the closing of the regeneration flow path orifice 527 of the damper 510 of the drying module A. Furthermore, the control unit 80 can control the opening of the drying flow path orifice 529 and the opening of only the regeneration flow path orifice 527 of the damper 510 of the drying module B. Additionally, the control unit can operate the heater 710 of the drying module B.

[0580] As a result, a portion of the air inside the inner chamber 40 is dehumidified during the process of passing through the drying module A, and the dehumidified air can then be supplied back into the inner chamber 40 through the damper 510.

[0581] Meanwhile, the desiccant 430 is regenerated in the drying module B, and a portion of the remaining air inside the inner chamber 40 can move through the drying module B and together with the moisture separated from the desiccant 430 to the condenser 800 where the moisture is condensed.

[0582] As described above, the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment can simultaneously perform a moisture absorption mode and a regeneration mode because it can dehumidify by using either one of the pair of dehumidifiers 430 and regenerate the remaining dehumidifier 430.

[0583] In this case, in the shoe care device 1 of an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 80 can control the first operating mode to allow the heating of any one desiccant 430 and the remaining desiccant 430 to alternate with each other.

[0584] In particular, the control unit 80 can control the operation of any one heater 710 and the remaining heaters 710 to alternate with each other.

[0585] That is, through the above process, when dehumidification is carried out in drying module A and regeneration is carried out in drying module B, the dehumidifier 430 in drying module A will have a lower dehumidification efficiency over time due to the adsorption of moisture.

[0586] Therefore, when the specified state is reached (after a specified time or after sensing by sensors, etc.), it can be controlled to switch drying module A to regeneration mode and drying module B to moisture absorption mode.

[0587] That is, it can be controlled so that the opening and closing direction of the dampers 510 of drying module A and drying module B is opposite to the operating state of heater 710.

[0588] Therefore, a portion of the air inside the inner chamber 40 is dehumidified during the process of passing through the drying module B, and the dehumidified air can be supplied back into the inner chamber 40 through the damper 510.

[0589] Meanwhile, the desiccant 430 is regenerated in the drying module A. A portion of the remaining air inside the inner chamber 40 passes through the drying module A and moves to the condenser 800 along with the moisture separated from the desiccant 430, where the moisture can be condensed.

[0590] As described above, according to this embodiment, the shoe care device 1 can continuously renovate shoes without interruption because either one of the pair of dehumidifiers 430 and the remaining one alternately perform dehumidification and regeneration.

[0591] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 80 can control the first operating mode to make the amount of air blown toward the heated desiccant 430 relatively less than the amount of air blown toward the unheated desiccant 430.

[0592] In particular, the control unit 80 can control the amount of air blown into the operating chamber 15 of the heater 710 to be relatively less than the amount of air blown into the non-operating chamber 15 of the heater 710.

[0593] That is, it can be controlled so that the degree to which the air inside the inner chamber 40 is distributed to the drying module A and the drying module B is different from each other. In particular, since it is preferable to supply relatively more air to the moisture absorption mode, it can be controlled so that more air is supplied to the drying module corresponding to the moisture absorption mode than to the drying module corresponding to the regeneration mode.

[0594] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since the amount of air supplied to any one of the dehumidifiers 430 for dehumidification is relatively more than the amount of air supplied to the remaining dehumidifier 430 for regeneration, the dehumidification efficiency can be prevented from decreasing even during regeneration.

[0595] In this case, in the shoe care device 1 of one embodiment of the present invention, the open area of ​​the regeneration flow path hole 527 can be relatively smaller than the open area of ​​the drying flow path hole 529.

[0596] That is, even without the control unit 80 separately controlling the distribution of air volume, as described above, the size of the regeneration flow path hole 527 is relatively smaller than the open area of ​​the drying flow path hole 529, thereby naturally allowing more air to be supplied to the drying module corresponding to the desiccation mode than to the drying module corresponding to the regeneration mode.

[0597] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since the open area of ​​the regeneration flow path hole 527 is relatively smaller than the open area of ​​the drying flow path hole 529, even if the control unit 80 does not separately control the degree of air volume distribution, it is possible to prevent the dehumidification efficiency from decreasing during regeneration.

[0598] On the other hand, since the shoes contained inside the inner box 40 contain a large amount of moisture, there may be situations where stronger dehumidification is required.

[0599] Therefore, in the shoe care device 1 of one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 80 can be controlled to operate in a second operating mode, which is an operating mode in which all connecting flow paths F10 are opened and all regeneration flow paths F20 are closed when neither of the pair of dehumidifiers 430 is heated.

[0600] In particular, the control unit 80 can control the damper 510 to open all drying flow path holes 529 and close all regeneration flow path holes 527 when all heaters 710 are not in operation.

[0601] That is, the control unit 80 can open all the drying flow path holes 529 of the drying module A and the drying module B and close all the regeneration flow path holes 527 by controlling the damper 510.

[0602] This allows all the air inside the inner casing 40 to pass through drying modules A and B and be dehumidified. Furthermore, the dehumidified air can be resupplyed to the inner casing 40, enabling the shoes to be refurbished more quickly.

[0603] As described above, the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment can quickly renovate shoes because it can dehumidify simultaneously using a pair of dehumidifiers 430.

[0604] Conversely, due to prolonged use of desiccant 430 or the influence of external environment, it may be difficult for desiccant 430 in both drying module A and drying module B to perform its dehumidification function.

[0605] Therefore, in a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 80 can be controlled to operate in a third operating mode, which is an operating mode in which all connecting flow paths F10 are closed and all regeneration flow paths F20 are opened when both dehumidifiers 430 are heated.

[0606] In particular, the control unit 80 can control the damper 510 to close all drying flow path holes 529 and open all regeneration flow path holes 527 when all heaters 710 are in operation.

[0607] That is, the control unit 80 can control the damper 510 to close all the drying flow path holes 529 of drying module A and drying module B, while only opening the regeneration flow path hole 527. In addition, it can control all the heaters 710 of drying module A and drying module B to operate.

[0608] Therefore, the desiccant 430 can be regenerated in both drying module A and drying module B, and when a specified state is reached (after a specified time has elapsed or after sensing by sensors, etc.), drying module A and drying module B can be switched to moisture absorption mode.

[0609] As described above, the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment can regenerate a pair of dehumidifiers 430 simultaneously, thus keeping the dehumidifiers 430 of the shoe care device 1 in a suitable dehumidifying state.

[0610] The shoe care device 1 of one embodiment of the present invention also includes a control panel 33 that allows the user to input an operation signal. When the operation signal is input to the control panel 33, the control unit 80 can control it to execute a third operation mode during a set time period.

[0611] In particular, when an operation signal is input to the control panel 33, the control unit 80 can control all heaters 710 to operate during a set time period.

[0612] In this case, the situation in which an operation signal is input to the control panel 33 may be that the user inputs a command to use the shoe care device 1 after the shoe care device 1 has not operated for a specified period of rest.

[0613] Therefore, according to the shoe care device 1 of this embodiment, since all the dehumidifier 430 is regenerated preferentially during the set time period when it is first operated after the rest period, the dehumidifier 430 can always be kept in a suitable dehumidifying state before the shoe care device 1 is operated to refurbish the shoes.

[0614] In addition, the shoe care device 1 of one embodiment of the present invention also includes a detection unit 90 that can measure the amount of moisture adsorbed on the dehumidifier 430, and a control unit 80 that can control it to execute a third operating mode until the amount of moisture measured by the detection unit 90 reaches below a set value.

[0615] In particular, the control unit 80 can control all heaters 710 to operate until the amount of moisture measured by the detection unit 90 reaches below a set value.

[0616] In this case, such as Figure 6 As shown, the detection unit 90 may include a moisture sensor, which is disposed adjacent to the desiccant 430 and can measure the amount of moisture adsorbed on the desiccant 430. The type and quantity of moisture can be changed as needed.

[0617] As described above, according to this embodiment, when the sensing result indicates that the amount of moisture adsorbed on the desiccant 430 exceeds a reference value, the shoe care device 1 first regenerates all the desiccant 430 until it falls below the reference value. Therefore, even during the operation of the shoe care device 1 for shoe renovation, the desiccant 430 can always maintain a suitable dehumidification state.

[0618] A shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an inner box 40, an inlet 42, an outlet 43, a connecting flow path F10, a blower 221, a heater 710, and a regeneration flow path F20.

[0619] The connecting flow path F10 is the part that allows air to circulate between the intake port 42 and the exhaust port 43. The intake port 42 can form the inlet of the connecting flow path F10, and the exhaust port 43 can form the outlet of the connecting flow path F10.

[0620] That is, the connecting flow path F10 can be an air flow path in which air inside the inner box 40 is drawn into the air supply device 10 and dehumidified by passing through the dehumidifier 430, and then supplied back into the inner box 40.

[0621] The blower fan 221 is a part installed on the connecting flow path F10 and blows air from the intake port 42 to the outlet port 43. By operating the blower fan 221, air can be drawn in from the inner housing 40 and the drawn-in air can be delivered through the connecting flow path F10.

[0622] The regeneration flow path F20 is the part that blows the air through the desiccant 430 to the part outside the outlet 43 during the heating of the desiccant 430. It can branch on the connecting flow path F10 to form a passage for the movement of air through the desiccant 430 and / or condensed water.

[0623] That is, the regeneration flow path F20 can be a flow path for air movement in the process of regenerating the dehumidifier 430 by heating it when too much moisture is adsorbed on the dehumidifier 430, causing it to be unable to perform the dehumidification function smoothly.

[0624] During the regeneration of desiccant 430, the air is not dehumidified. Instead, moisture separated from desiccant 430 during the regeneration process mixes into the air passing through desiccant 430, resulting in a relatively higher humidity.

[0625] Therefore, since it is not suitable to resupply this high-humidity air to the inner chamber 40, it is necessary to blow the air into the regeneration flow path F20, which is separate from the connecting flow path F10.

[0626] As described above, the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment has a connecting flow path F10 and a regeneration flow path F20 that enable air movement. During the heating of the desiccant 430, the air through the desiccant 430 moves toward the regeneration flow path F20. Therefore, the air can move toward the most efficient path according to the moisture absorption mode and the regeneration mode, respectively.

[0627] The shoe care device 1 of one embodiment of the present invention may further include a desiccant cover 300, which is disposed on the connecting flow path F10 and contains desiccant 430, and a heater 710 is disposed on the desiccant cover 300.

[0628] Specifically, the internal space of the desiccant housing 300 can form part of the connecting flow path F10, and the desiccant 430 can be located inside the desiccant housing 300. In this case, the heater 710 is arranged adjacent to the desiccant 430 in the connecting flow path F10, thereby enabling the desiccant 430 to be heated.

[0629] As described above, since the shoe care device 1 of this embodiment also includes a desiccant cover 300 for containing desiccant 430, its function can be suitably achieved by stably containing desiccant 430.

[0630] The shoe care device 1 of one embodiment of the present invention may further include: an inhalation pipe 210 for guiding delivered air by connecting the inhalation port 42 and the air supply fan 221; and an air supply pipe 230 for guiding delivered air by connecting the air supply fan 221 and the desiccant cover 300.

[0631] Specifically, the suction pipe 210 can form part of the connecting flow path F10, and the suction pipe 210 can be connected to the suction port 42 to draw air from the inner box 40.

[0632] The air supply duct 230 can be connected to one side of the desiccant housing 300 that contains the desiccant 430, and the air delivered through the air supply duct 230 can come into contact with the desiccant 430.

[0633] As described above, the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since it also includes an intake duct 210 and an air supply duct 230, can form a stable and effective air movement between the intake port 42 and the desiccant cover 300.

[0634] The shoe care device 1 of one embodiment of the present invention may further include a damper cover 520, which guides the delivered air by connecting the desiccant cover 300 and the outlet 43.

[0635] Specifically, the dry air supplied to the damper cover 520 flows back into the interior of the inner box 40 through the outlet 43, thereby enabling the shoe to be refurbished.

[0636] As described above, the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment also includes a damper cover 520 disposed between the desiccant cover 300 and the outlet 43, thus enabling air to move stably and effectively between the desiccant cover 300 and the outlet 43.

[0637] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the air vent cover 520 may include: a drying flow path hole 529 configured to discharge air that has passed through the desiccant 430 toward the discharge port 43; and a regeneration flow path hole 527 configured to discharge air that has passed through the desiccant 430 toward a direction other than the discharge port 43.

[0638] Specifically, the drying flow path hole 529 is a portion formed in the damper cover 520 that allows air that has passed through the desiccant 430 to be discharged towards the outlet 43, such as... Figure 36 As shown, it can be formed in part of the discharge pipe 525 of the damper cover 520 and opened and closed by the damper 510.

[0639] The regeneration flow path orifice 527 is a portion of the damper cover 520 that is separate from the drying flow path orifice 529 and can discharge the air that has passed through the desiccant 430 in a direction other than the discharge port 43. Figure 35 As shown, it can be formed on the bottom surface of the damper cover 520 and opened and closed by the damper 510.

[0640] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since the damper cover 520 includes a drying flow path hole 529 and a regeneration flow path hole 527, the connecting flow path F10 and the regeneration flow path F20 can be appropriately separated with respect to the damper cover 520.

[0641] The shoe care device 1 of one embodiment of the present invention may further include an air damper 510, which is disposed on the air damper cover 520 and selectively opens and closes the drying flow path hole 529 and the regeneration flow path hole 527.

[0642] Specifically, the damper 510 is a portion positioned along the air delivery path that selectively opens and closes the drying flow path orifice 529 and the regeneration flow path orifice 527, such as... Figure 35 As shown, it can be installed inside the damper cover 520.

[0643] As described above, the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment also includes a damper 510 disposed on the damper cover 520, so the moisture absorption mode and the regeneration mode can be selectively executed by controlling the damper 510.

[0644] In this case, the damper 510 can close the drying flow path hole 529 and open the regeneration flow path hole 527 when heating the desiccant 430. That is, when the desiccant 430 is regenerated by heating the desiccant 430, the air passing through the desiccant 430 can be discharged together with the moisture separated from the desiccant 430 through the regeneration flow path hole 527.

[0645] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since the damper 510 closes the drying flow path hole 529 and opens the regeneration flow path hole 527 during the regeneration of the desiccant 430, the moisture separated from the desiccant 430 can be discharged through the regeneration flow path F20.

[0646] Here, the shoe care device 1 of one embodiment of the present invention may further include a condenser 800, which is connected to the regeneration flow path hole 527 and condenses the moisture in the air discharged through the regeneration flow path hole 527.

[0647] That is, the condenser 800 can be connected to the regeneration flow path 527 to form part of the regeneration flow path F20, and the condensate condensed in the condenser 800 can move through the regeneration flow path F20.

[0648] As described above, the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment also includes a condenser 800 connected to the regeneration flow path 527, which enables the condensation of moisture generated during the regeneration process of the desiccant 430.

[0649] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the condenser 800 is positioned relatively lower than the regeneration flow path orifice 527.

[0650] That is, since the regeneration flow path F20 is formed such that its height decreases from the regeneration flow path hole 527 to the condenser 800, condensate can be smoothly discharged along the inclination between the regeneration flow path hole 527 and the condenser 800.

[0651] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the suction pipe 210 may include a reservoir hole 215, which is connected to a condenser 800 and is configured to allow air passing through the condenser 800 to flow in.

[0652] That is, since the air that has passed through the condenser 800 flows back into the suction pipe 210 through the storage hole 215 formed in the suction pipe 210, the regeneration flow path F20 can also have a circulating airflow structure.

[0653] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the storage groove hole 215 can be configured at a position relatively lower than the condenser 800.

[0654] That is, since the regeneration flow path F20 is formed such that its height decreases from the condenser 800 to the storage tank hole 215, condensate can be smoothly discharged along the inclination between the condenser 800 and the storage tank hole 215.

[0655] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the suction pipe 210 may be formed with a storage tank 214 that can collect condensate at the lower part of the storage tank hole 215.

[0656] That is, since the condensate in the air that re-flows into the suction pipe 210 through the storage hole 215 is collected in the storage tank 214 at the bottom of the suction pipe 210, the moisture in the air passing through the regeneration flow path F20 can be easily separated and discharged.

[0657] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the dehumidifier 430 can be branched into a pair on the connecting flow path F10 and the heater 710 can be configured to heat the pair of dehumidifiers 430 respectively.

[0658] That is, since a pair of desiccant 430s are configured inside the shoe care device 1 and each desiccant 430 forms a connecting flow path F10 and a regeneration flow path F20, the shoe care device 1 operates in an optimal state according to the condition, thereby further improving the efficiency of shoe treatment.

[0659] In this case, the shoe care device 1 of an embodiment of the present invention may further include: a desiccant cover 300, disposed on the connecting flow path F10, separately accommodating each desiccant 430, and equipped with a heater 710; and an air damper cover 520, connecting the desiccant cover 300 and the discharge outlet 43, for guiding the conveyed air.

[0660] Additionally, the damper cover 520 may include: a pair of drying flow path holes 529, each configured to discharge air that has passed through each desiccant 430 toward the discharge port 43; and a pair of regeneration flow path holes 527, each configured to discharge air that has passed through each desiccant 430 toward a direction other than the discharge port 43.

[0661] In addition, the shoe care device 1 of one embodiment of the present invention may also include a damper 510, which is disposed on the damper cover 520 and selectively opens and closes the drying flow path hole 529 and the regeneration flow path hole 527 corresponding to each desiccant 430.

[0662] Additionally, the shoe care device 1 of one embodiment of the present invention may further include a condenser 800, which is connected together with a pair of regeneration flow path holes 527 and condenses moisture in the air discharged through the regeneration flow path holes 527.

[0663] A shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an inner box 40, an inlet 42, an outlet 43, and an air supply device 10.

[0664] The air supply device 10 can be disposed in the lower part of the inner casing 40, and can form a connecting flow path F10 that circulates air between the intake port 42 and the discharge port 43 by supplying air to the containing space 41. A desiccant 430 can be provided on the connecting flow path F10.

[0665] In this case, the desiccant 430 can be disposed at the upper end of the air supply device 10, and the top surface of the desiccant 430 can be exposed through the bottom of the inner casing 40. That is, the top surface of the desiccant 430 can be located at the bottom of the inner casing 40 when the desiccant 430 is disposed at the upper part of the machine chamber 50.

[0666] Specifically, as described above, since the dry air and steam supplied to the accommodating space 41 of the inner housing 40 have the property of rising, it is preferable that the machine room 50 is located in the lower part of the inner housing 40.

[0667] Furthermore, since the air needs to be dehumidified by the air supply device 10 located inside the machine room 50, it is necessary to also place the dehumidifier 430 inside the machine room 50.

[0668] In addition, during the regeneration of desiccant 430, when the water separated from desiccant 430 is discharged separately through regeneration flow path F20, the water moves downward due to its own weight, so that the condensate can be moved effectively even without an additional pumping process.

[0669] Therefore, it can also be said that even if the dehumidifier 430 is configured in the mechanical chamber 50, from the perspective of condensation efficiency, it is preferable to configure it at the top end of the mechanical chamber 50.

[0670] However, as dehumidifier 430 repeatedly adsorbs moisture from the air and then regenerates to separate the moisture, its performance may gradually decline. There is also a risk of contamination from foreign objects, which could lead to performance degradation and the generation of odors.

[0671] Therefore, the dehumidifier 430 needs to be configured to be replaceable as needed. From the user's perspective, it is preferable that the dehumidifier 430 can be easily replaced during the use of the shoe care device 1 without additional expert guidance.

[0672] In this case, if the dehumidifier 430 is simply placed inside the machine room 50, the user needs to open the machine room 50 to replace the dehumidifier 430. However, the internal structure of the machine room 50 is relatively complex, and non-professional users may find it difficult to handle the various components inside the machine room 50.

[0673] Therefore, it is preferable to form a structure in which the desiccant 430 can be replaced through the relatively simple internal casing 40, so that the user can easily replace the desiccant 430 without opening the mechanical chamber 50.

[0674] That is, if the top surface of the desiccant 430 disposed inside the machine chamber 50 can be exposed through the bottom of the inner box 40, the user can easily replace the desiccant 430 without opening the machine chamber 50.

[0675] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 of this embodiment, since the desiccant 430 is disposed at the upper end of the air supply device 10 and the top surface of the desiccant 430 can be exposed through the bottom of the inner box 40, the desiccant 430 can not only function smoothly, but also makes it easy to inspect and replace the desiccant 430.

[0676] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the inner box 40 includes a box bottom plate 45 that divides the bottom surface of the receiving space 41, and the box bottom plate 45 can be opened to correspond to the top view shape of the dehumidifier 430.

[0677] That is, an opening of a size corresponding to the top view shape of the dehumidifier 430 is formed on the bottom plate 45 of the box, thereby preventing the opening from being too large or too small to be convenient to use.

[0678] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since the inner box 40 includes a box bottom plate 45 that is open in relation to the top view shape of the desiccant 430, an opening suitable for the inspection and replacement of the desiccant 430 can be formed.

[0679] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the dehumidifier 430 can be configured to be replaced through an open portion of the bottom plate 45 of the housing. That is, the dehumidifier 430 can be placed into or extracted from the machine chamber 50 through the open portion of the bottom plate 45 of the housing.

[0680] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since the desiccant 430 can be replaced through the open portion of the bottom plate 45 of the housing, the user can easily replace the desiccant 430 without opening the machine chamber 50.

[0681] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the inner box 40 may further include a desiccant cover 46 configured as an open portion of the box bottom plate 45 that can be opened and closed.

[0682] That is, the desiccant cap 46 is formed as part of the bottom plate 45 of the inner box 40, and the desiccant cap 46 can be attached to and removed from the bottom plate 45 of the inner box 40.

[0683] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since the inner box 40 also includes a desiccant cover 46 provided in the open portion of the box bottom plate 45, the desiccant 430 can be prevented from being exposed from the bottom of the inner box 40 without replacing the desiccant 430.

[0684] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the air supply device 10 includes a desiccant cover 300, which is disposed at the upper end of the air supply device 10 to contain desiccant 430, and the desiccant cap 46 can be combined with the top surface of the desiccant cover 300.

[0685] That is, if the desiccant cover 46 is separated from the bottom plate 45 of the box, the desiccant cover 300 located on its lower side is exposed, so that the desiccant 430 can be placed inside the desiccant cover 300 or separated from the desiccant cover 300.

[0686] As described above, the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment includes a desiccant cover 300, and a desiccant cap 46 can be attached to the top surface of the desiccant cover 300, thus stably containing the desiccant 430 and appropriately fulfilling its function.

[0687] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the cross-section of the dehumidifier cover 300 may be wider than the longitudinal section.

[0688] Preferably, the desiccant 430 and the desiccant housing 300 containing it are arranged laterally wider at the uppermost end of the machine room 50, so as to minimize the interference between the desiccant 430 and the desiccant housing 300 containing it and other components inside the machine room 50.

[0689] If the desiccant cover 300 is arranged long and longitudinally, the remaining components inside the machine room 50 need to be arranged to avoid the desiccant cover 300, which may result in a relatively complex and disadvantageous structure.

[0690] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since the desiccant cover 300 is arranged to be wider in the lateral direction, it is possible to minimize the interference between the desiccant cover 300 and other components inside the machine room 50.

[0691] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the air supply device 10 further includes a heater 710 disposed in the desiccant cover 300 to heat the desiccant 430, thereby forming a regeneration flow path F20 that delivers air that has passed through the desiccant 430 to a portion outside the discharge port 43 during the heating of the desiccant 430.

[0692] As described above, during the regeneration of desiccant 430, since the air humidity is relatively high, it is necessary to supply air to the regeneration flow path F20, which is separate from the connecting flow path F10, instead of resupplying it to the inner casing 40.

[0693] As described above, according to the shoe care device 1 of this embodiment, since the desiccant 430 can be heated by the heater 710 and a regeneration flow path F20 that moves the air at this time can be formed, it is possible to prevent the air from moving into the inner housing 40 in the regeneration mode.

[0694] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the dehumidifier 430 can be configured in pairs on the connecting flow path F10.

[0695] In this case, the air supply device 10 may include: a desiccant housing 300 disposed at the upper end of the air supply device 10 to separately contain each desiccant 430; and a heater 710 configured in the desiccant housing 300 to heat the pair of desiccant 430 respectively; and a regeneration flow path F20 may be formed to deliver air that has passed through the desiccant 430 to a portion outside the discharge port 43 during the heating of the desiccant 430.

[0696] A shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an inner box 40, an inlet 42, an outlet 43, a connecting flow path F10, a fan 221, and a dehumidifier 430.

[0697] In this case, the inlet 42 and the outlet 43 can be configured so that they do not face each other when viewed from above the interior of the inner housing 40.

[0698] Specifically, considering only the air circulation efficiency, it may be advantageous for the intake 42 and exhaust 43 formed on the bottom surface of the inner casing 40 to be arranged parallel to each other when viewed from above.

[0699] Therefore, in the case of garment care devices that focus on processing clothing, the inlet and outlet are usually configured to be parallel to each other when viewed from above.

[0700] However, in the case of a shoe care device 1 that focuses on shoe treatment, considering that the internal space of the inner box 40 is relatively small compared to a clothing care device, it can be said that the inlet 42 and the outlet 43 do not necessarily need to be configured to be parallel to each other when viewed from above.

[0701] When considering the dehumidification efficiency of the shoe care device 1 based on the dehumidifier 430, it may be disadvantageous for the inlet 42 and outlet 43 to be configured to be parallel to each other when viewed from above.

[0702] In order to improve the dehumidification efficiency based on desiccant 430, it is preferable to make the air containing moisture and desiccant 430 come into contact and collide over the longest possible path.

[0703] Therefore, it is necessary to form the desiccant 430 with the widest possible cross-sectional area and the thinnest possible form to minimize flow resistance. In particular, it is preferable that the desiccant 430 is arranged elongated in a shape extending along the movement path of the air.

[0704] That is, it is necessary to arrange the desiccant 430 in a long manner in a shape that connects the inlet 311 formed on one side of the desiccant cover 300 and the outlet 331 formed on the other side of the cover to each other.

[0705] In this case, if the inlet 42 and outlet 43 are configured to be parallel to each other when viewed from above, and the dehumidifier 430 is configured to connect the inlet 42 and outlet 43 along the length direction, the formation length of the dehumidifier 430 is relatively reduced, which may result in a decrease in dehumidification efficiency.

[0706] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 of this embodiment, since the inlet 42 and the outlet 43 are configured not to face each other when viewed from above the interior of the inner box 40, the dehumidification efficiency of the dehumidifier 430 can be improved.

[0707] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, when viewed from above, the dehumidifier 430 can be configured in a shape extending along the first direction X, and air can be delivered along the first direction X on the connecting flow path F10.

[0708] As described above, from the perspective of dehumidification efficiency, it is preferable to allow the air and the desiccant 430 to come into contact and collide over the longest possible path. Therefore, it is preferable to transport the air along the length of the desiccant 430.

[0709] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since the desiccant 430 is configured to extend in one direction and air is transported along the extending direction of the desiccant 430, the air and the desiccant 430 can come into contact and collide over the longest possible path.

[0710] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, either the inlet 42 or the outlet 43 can be disposed at one end of the dehumidifier 430 along the first direction X, while the remaining one of the inlet 42 and the outlet 43 can be disposed on the side of the dehumidifier 430 along the first direction X.

[0711] If the inlet 42 and outlet 43 are configured to be parallel to each other when viewed from above, and the dehumidifier 430 is configured along its length to be parallel to the direction connecting the inlet 42 and outlet 43, the air delivery path becomes relatively complex, which may also lead to a decrease in dehumidification efficiency.

[0712] That is, in this case, from the perspective of needing to configure the intake pipe 210 and the discharge pipe 525 at one end and the other end of the dehumidifier 430 respectively, there is a limitation that the air supply pipe 230 cannot be configured to be connected to one end of the dehumidifier 430.

[0713] In particular, under these circumstances, the configuration of the damper cover 520 becomes difficult and the structure inevitably becomes relatively complex, so the configuration of the machine room 50 may be unsuitable.

[0714] As described above, the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment has an inlet 42 disposed at one end and one side of the dehumidifier 430, and an outlet 43 disposed at the remaining end, which simplifies the air supply path and allows for a suitable configuration of the mechanical chamber 50.

[0715] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the discharge port 43 may be disposed at the rear end of the dehumidifier 430 along the first direction X, and the suction port 42 may be disposed on the side of the dehumidifier 430 along the first direction X.

[0716] As described above, if either the inlet 42 or the outlet 43 needs to be disposed at one end of the dehumidifier 430 along the first direction X, and the remaining one of the inlet 42 and the outlet 43 needs to be disposed on the side of the dehumidifier 430 along the first direction X, then considering the air circulation efficiency, it is more preferable that the outlet 43 be disposed at the rear end of the dehumidifier 430 along the first direction X.

[0717] Only when the air passing through the dehumidifier 430 moves rapidly into the interior of the inner chamber 40 can the flow of circulating air become smooth.

[0718] Therefore, when air is conveyed along the length of the desiccant 430, since the outlet 43 is located at the rear end of the desiccant 430, the air that has passed through the desiccant 430 can quickly move into the interior of the inner chamber 40.

[0719] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since an outlet 43 is provided at the rear end of the desiccant 430 and an inlet 42 is provided on the side of the desiccant 430, the exhaust pressure of the air passing through the outlet 43 can be appropriately maintained.

[0720] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a first direction X is formed along the direction connecting the two sides of the inner box 40, and the suction port 42 can be disposed on the side of the dehumidifier 430 in the front part of the inner box 40.

[0721] That is, such as Figure 3A and Figure 3B As shown, the suction port 42 can be configured on the front part of the inner housing 40.

[0722] During the use of the shoe care device 1, condensation may also occur inside the inner box 40. This condensation can flow down along the inner wall of the inner box 40 and collect on the bottom surface of the inner box 40.

[0723] If the condensate that accumulates leaks to the outside of the inner casing 40, it will cause usability problems such as discomfort from the user's perspective.

[0724] In particular, considering that a door 30 is provided on the front of the inner casing 40, it is necessary to prevent condensate from leaking out from the gaps in the door 30.

[0725] Therefore, according to the shoe care device 1 of this embodiment, since the suction port 42 is disposed on the front part of the inner box 40, the condensate inside the inner box 40 will not leak to the outside, but can be discharged through the suction port 42.

[0726] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a pair of desiccant 430s may be disposed on the connecting flow path F10, and the desiccant cover 300 may contain a pair of desiccant 430s in a shape in which the pair of desiccant 430s are separated from each other and extend along the first direction X respectively.

[0727] In this case, the shoe care device 1 also includes a damper cover 520, which guides and delivers air by connecting the desiccant cover 300 and the outlet 43. The damper cover 520 may have a pair of drying flow path holes 529, each of which is configured to allow the air that has passed through each desiccant 430 to be discharged toward the outlet 43.

[0728] Additionally, the outlet 43 can be connected together with a pair of drying flow holes 529 to supply the delivered air to the receiving space 41.

[0729] A shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an inner box 40, an inlet 42, an outlet 43, a connecting flow path F10, a fan 221, a desiccant 430, and a desiccant cover 300.

[0730] In this case, the desiccant 430 can be configured to extend along the first direction X when viewed from above the desiccant housing 300, and air can be transported along the first direction X in the connecting flow path F10.

[0731] Specifically, the desiccant 430 can be contained in the desiccant housing 300. That is, a desiccant housing 300 can be provided in the upper part of the machine room 50, and the desiccant 430 can be contained in this desiccant housing 300 to perform dehumidification and regeneration functions.

[0732] In particular, as described above, in order to optimize the configuration of the desiccant 430, the desiccant cover 300 can also be located at the bottom of the inner casing 40. Furthermore, the desiccant 430 can be covered by attaching a desiccant cap 46 to the top surface of such a desiccant cover 300.

[0733] In particular, preferably, the portion of the desiccant 430 contained in the desiccant cover 300 is arranged laterally wider at the uppermost end of the machine chamber 50.

[0734] One side of the desiccant housing 300, which contains the desiccant 430, is connected to the air supply duct 230, thereby enabling air to be supplied to the desiccant 430.

[0735] Furthermore, the air supplied to the interior of the desiccant cover 300 can come into contact with the desiccant 430 and then be conveyed toward the connecting flow path F10 or the regeneration flow path F20. For this purpose, the other side of the desiccant cover 300 is connected to the damper cover 520, thereby enabling the air passing through the interior to be conveyed toward the damper cover 520.

[0736] In particular, from the perspective of dehumidification efficiency, it is preferable that the air and the desiccant 430 come into contact and collide over the longest possible path. Therefore, it is preferable that the air is transported along the length of the desiccant 430.

[0737] As described above, the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment can stably contain the desiccant 430 because the desiccant 430 is contained in the desiccant cover 300 in a shape extending in one direction when viewed from above, and air is transported along the extending direction of the desiccant 430, thus enabling it to perform its function appropriately.

[0738] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the dehumidifier cover 300 may include: a cover inlet 311 formed on the rear side along the first direction X, with an air supply duct 230 connected to the cover inlet 311; and a cover outlet 331 formed on the front side along the first direction X, with a damper cover 520 connected to the cover outlet 331.

[0739] In order to allow more contact and collision between the air inside the desiccant cover 300 and the desiccant 430, it is necessary to maximize the air movement path inside the desiccant cover 300.

[0740] Therefore, preferably, the inlet 311 and outlet 331 of the cover are arranged on opposite sides of each other when viewed from above the dehumidifier cover 300.

[0741] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since the desiccant cover 300 includes a cover inlet 311 and a cover outlet 331, air can pass stably and effectively through the interior of the desiccant cover 300 containing the desiccant 430.

[0742] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the desiccant cover 300 may further include: a cover bottom plate 310 forming a bottom surface; a desiccant rear wall 320 forming a rear surface in a first direction X; a desiccant front wall 330 forming a front surface in the first direction X; and desiccant left side walls 340a, 340b and desiccant right side walls 350a, 350b forming a side surface connecting the desiccant rear wall 320 and the desiccant front wall 330.

[0743] The rear wall 320, front wall 330, left side walls 340a and 340b, and right side walls 350a and 350b of the desiccant can each form a vertical wall. With the first direction X as a reference, in the desiccant enclosure 300, the rear wall 320 can form a rear side wall, the front wall 330 a front side wall, the left side walls 340a and 340b a left side wall, and the right side walls 350a and 350b a right side wall.

[0744] As described above, according to the shoe care device 1 of this embodiment, since the desiccant cover 300 also includes a cover bottom plate 310, a desiccant rear wall 320, a desiccant front wall 330, a desiccant left side wall 340a, 340b and a desiccant right side wall 350a, 350b, it can stably separate a space for accommodating the desiccant 430.

[0745] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the dehumidifier cover 300 may be configured such that its top surface is located at the bottom of the inner box 40.

[0746] In this case, the desiccant cover 46 can be attached to the top surface of the desiccant cover 300.

[0747] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since the top surface of the desiccant cover 300 is located at the bottom of the inner box 40, not only can the function of the desiccant 430 be performed smoothly, but the inspection and replacement of the desiccant 430 can also be made easy.

[0748] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a cover inlet 311 may be formed on the cover bottom plate 310, and a cover outlet 331 may be formed on the desiccant front wall 330.

[0749] From the perspective of the desiccant 430 and the desiccant cover 300 being located at the top of the machine room 50, the connection between the air supply duct 230 and the desiccant cover 300 not only ensures smooth air supply but also minimizes interference between components.

[0750] Therefore, the inlet 311 of the cover can be formed on one bottom side of the desiccant cover 300.

[0751] Furthermore, considering that air cannot be selectively supplied to the connecting flow path F10 and the regeneration flow path F20 when the air passing through the desiccant cover 300 immediately flows into the interior of the inner box 40, it is necessary to form the cover outlet 331 on the side of the desiccant cover 300 rather than the top surface.

[0752] Therefore, when viewed from above, the enclosure outlet 331 can be formed on the opposite side of the portion where the enclosure inlet 311 is formed.

[0753] As described above, the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment has a cover inlet 311 formed on the cover bottom plate 310 and a cover outlet 331 formed on the desiccant front wall 330, which enables smooth air delivery and minimizes interference between components.

[0754] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the dehumidifier cover 300 may further include an inlet connector 390, which is formed on one side of the top surface of the dehumidifier cover 300 and can be combined with an inlet 42.

[0755] In this case, the inlet connector 390 can be an intermediate component for engaging with the inlet 42 on one side and the outlet pipe 525 on the other side.

[0756] The desiccant cover 300 can be formed from an injection-moldable synthetic resin material. From the perspective that the suction port 42 is also disposed at the bottom of the inner housing 40, the desiccant cover 300 can be made in a shape that is combined with the suction port connector 390.

[0757] As described above, the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment simplifies the upper structure of the machine chamber 50 by including the dehumidifier cover 300 and the inlet connector 390, thereby making assembly easier and providing an advantageous effect in terms of production efficiency.

[0758] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the heater 710 may include: a fixed end 712 disposed on the bottom plate 310 of the cover; and a free end 711 extending from the fixed end 712 along a first direction X.

[0759] In this case, the fixed end 712 can be electrically connected to a power source, and electrical energy can be supplied to the free end 711 through the fixed end 712, so that the free end 711 can generate heat.

[0760] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since the heater 710 includes a fixed end 712 and a free end 711, the heater 710 can be effectively disposed in the desiccant cover 300.

[0761] On the other hand, in order to prevent the desiccant cover 300 from thermal deformation or damage due to the heater 710, a separate heat insulation component may be provided in the part where the heater 710 is located.

[0762] In addition, when a pair of desiccant 430s are arranged on the connecting flow path F10, the left side wall 340a, 340b and the right side wall 350a, 350b of the desiccant can each be formed as a pair. Any one of the desiccant 430s can be accommodated between the first left side wall 340a and the first right side wall 350a of the desiccant, while the remaining desiccant 430 can be accommodated between the second left side wall 340b and the second right side wall 350b of the desiccant.

[0763] In this case, the shoe care device 1 of one embodiment of the present invention may further include a heater 710, which is respectively disposed between the left side wall 340a and the right side wall 350a of the first desiccant, and between the left side wall 340b and the right side wall 350b of the second desiccant, so as to be able to heat a pair of desiccant 430 respectively.

[0764] A shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an inner box 40, an inlet 42, an outlet 43, a connecting flow path F10, a blower fan 221, a dehumidifier 430, a heater 710, a regeneration flow path F20, and a damper cover 520.

[0765] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since the air damper 520 directs the air through the desiccant 430 to the connecting flow path F10 or the regeneration flow path F20, the movement of air to the connecting flow path F10 and the regeneration flow path F20 can be carried out stably and effectively.

[0766] The shoe care device 1 of one embodiment of the present invention further includes a desiccant cover 300, which is disposed on the connecting flow path F10, contains desiccant 430, and is provided with a heater 710. The damper cover 520 can be connected between the desiccant cover 300 and the discharge port 43.

[0767] In particular, the damper cover 520 can be combined with the front side of the desiccant cover 300 in the first direction X.

[0768] Specifically, the damper cover 520 can be combined with the cover outlet 331 formed in the desiccant cover 300, thereby allowing air that has passed through the desiccant 430 to be delivered to the damper cover 520. Furthermore, the air can be delivered to the connecting flow path F10 or the regeneration flow path F20 depending on the opening and closing direction of the damper 510 provided in the damper cover 520.

[0769] In this case, as described above, since the cover outlet 331 is formed on the side of the dehumidifier cover 300, one side of the damper cover 520 combined with the cover outlet 331 can be formed as open.

[0770] Furthermore, since the air flowing into the damper cover 520 needs to be delivered to the interior of the inner housing 40 through the discharge pipe 525 and the discharge port 43 when it flows along the connecting flow path F10, the other side of the damper cover 520 can be connected to the discharge port 43 (or the discharge pipe 525).

[0771] As described above, the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment also includes a desiccant cover 300 for containing desiccant 430, thus enabling it to stably contain desiccant 430 and thereby appropriately perform its function.

[0772] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the damper cover 520 may further include: a damper inlet 521, formed on the rear side in the first direction X, and combined with the dehumidifier cover 300; and a damper outlet 522, formed on the front side in the first direction X, and connected to the discharge outlet 43.

[0773] That is, the damper inlet 521 can be connected to the hood outlet 331, and the damper outlet 522 can be connected to the discharge outlet 43 (or discharge pipe 525).

[0774] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since the air vent cover 520 also includes an air vent inlet 521 and an air vent outlet 522, air can pass stably and effectively through the space between the desiccant cover 300 and the discharge outlet 43.

[0775] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a drying flow path hole 529 may be formed in the longitudinal section of the damper cover 520 between the damper inlet 521 and the damper outlet 522, while a regeneration flow path hole 527 may be formed on the bottom surface of the damper cover 520 between the damper inlet 521 and the damper outlet 522.

[0776] As described above, from the perspective of the outlet 43 being located at the bottom of the inner housing 40, the discharge pipe 525 connected to the outlet 43 can be configured to extend longitudinally. Therefore, the damper outlet 522 connected to this discharge pipe 525 can be configured to be open on its side or top.

[0777] Therefore, preferably, the drying flow path hole 529 formed between the damper inlet 521 and the damper outlet 522 is formed in the longitudinal section of the damper cover 520.

[0778] In addition, since the air flowing into the damper shroud 520 needs to be supplied to the condenser 800 through the regeneration flow path F20, the regeneration flow path hole 527 can be connected between the damper inlet 521 and the damper outlet 522.

[0779] In this case, since the path from the regeneration flow path hole 527 disposed on the regeneration flow path F20 to the storage tank hole 215 is preferably inclined so that its height decreases along the path to smoothly discharge condensate, the regeneration flow path hole 527 is preferably formed on the bottom surface of the damper cover 520.

[0780] As described above, the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment has a drying flow path hole 529 formed in the longitudinal section of the damper cover 520 and a regeneration flow path hole 527 formed on the bottom surface of the damper cover 520, so that condensate can be smoothly discharged through the regeneration flow path.

[0781] On the other hand, the damper cover 520 can be formed from an injection-moldable synthetic resin material, and the damper cover 520 can also be made in a shape that combines with at least one of the discharge pipe 525 and the regeneration flow path 527, as needed.

[0782] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the damper 510 can selectively open and close the longitudinal section and bottom surface of the damper cover 520 by rotating about the hinge axis 512.

[0783] As described above, one side of the damper cover 520 can be opened and connected to the cover outlet 331 of the desiccant cover 300, while the other side or top can be opened and connected to the discharge pipe 525. A regeneration flow path hole 527 can be connected to the bottom surface of the damper cover 520.

[0784] Therefore, it is necessary to arrange the damper 510, which selectively opens and closes the discharge pipe 525 direction and the regeneration flow path hole 527 direction, between the other side and the bottom surface of the damper cover 520.

[0785] Therefore, when the damper 510 is configured to be hinged and rotatable with one end as the center, the opening degree of the discharge pipe 525 can be adjusted according to the standing angle intersecting the bottom surface of the damper cover 520.

[0786] That is, with the damper 510 hinged and parallel to the bottom surface of the damper cover 520, the discharge pipe 525 is opened to the maximum extent, so air can be smoothly delivered along the connecting flow path F10.

[0787] In this case, if the damper 510 covers the bottom surface of the damper cover 520, the regeneration flow path hole 527 formed on the bottom surface of the damper cover 520 can be closed while the discharge pipe 525 is opened to the maximum extent.

[0788] Conversely, when the damper 510 is rotated and orthogonal to the bottom surface of the damper cover 520, the discharge pipe 525 can be closed.

[0789] In this case, since the damper 510 does not cover the bottom surface of the damper cover 520, the regeneration flow path hole 527 is opened, so that air can be delivered along the regeneration flow path F20.

[0790] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since the damper 510 selectively opens and closes the connecting flow path F10 and the regeneration flow path F20 by rotating around the hinge axis 512, the structure of the damper 510 can be simplified, and the opening and closing of the connecting flow path F10 and the regeneration flow path F20 can be easily performed.

[0791] On the other hand, when a pair of desiccant 430s are arranged on the connecting flow path F10, the damper cover 520 also includes a damper partition wall 523 that separates the air that has passed through each desiccant 430 from each other, and the drying flow path hole 529 and the regeneration flow path hole 527 can be formed on both sides of the damper partition wall 523 respectively.

[0792] A shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an inner box 40, an inlet 42, an outlet 43, a connecting flow path F10, a blower 221, a dehumidifier 430, a heater 710, a regeneration flow path F20, a damper cover 520, and a damper 510.

[0793] As described above, the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment can stably and effectively achieve selective opening and closing of the connecting flow path F10 and the regeneration flow path F20 by providing a damper 510 in the damper cover 520 to selectively open and close the connecting flow path F10 and the regeneration flow path F20.

[0794] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the damper 510 may include: an opening and closing plate 511, which is capable of hinged rotation about a hinge shaft 512 formed on one side thereof; a shaft 513, which is capable of transmitting rotational force by engaging with the hinge shaft 512 of the opening and closing plate 511; and an actuator 515, which is capable of providing rotational force by engaging with the shaft 513.

[0795] Specifically, the damper 510 may include a plate-like opening and closing plate 511 protruding from the hinge axis 512 in one direction. This opening and closing plate 511 is formed so that its shape corresponds to the shape of the drying flow path hole 529 formed in the damper cover 520, and the opening and closing plate 511 can cover the drying flow path hole 529 when the damper 510 hinges rotate.

[0796] A shaft 513 can be coupled to the hinge shaft 512 of the damper 510. Specifically, a fastening hole is formed in a part of the hinge shaft 512, and the fastening part 513b of the shaft 513 can be engaged and fastened in this fastening hole.

[0797] Therefore, when the shaft 513 rotates, the fastening part 513b presses against the fastening hole, thereby allowing the hinge shaft 512 of the damper 510 to rotate. On the other hand, the shaft 513 can be coupled with the actuator 515 and transmit the rotational force received from the actuator 515 to the hinge shaft 512 of the damper 510.

[0798] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since the damper 510 includes an opening and closing plate 511, a shaft 513 and an actuator 515, the damper 510 can be precisely and effectively controlled based on electrical signals.

[0799] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the open area of ​​the regeneration flow path hole 527 can be relatively smaller than the open area of ​​the drying flow path hole 529, and the opening and closing plate 511 can be formed so that its shape when viewed from above corresponds to the open area of ​​the drying flow path hole 529.

[0800] As mentioned above, since the preferred regeneration flow path hole 527 is relatively smaller than the drying flow path hole 529, if the opening and closing plate 511, which is formed to correspond to the shape of the drying flow path hole 529, is hinged and rotated, it can also cover the regeneration flow path hole 527.

[0801] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since the opening and closing plate 511 is formed to correspond to the open area of ​​the drying flow path hole 529, the connecting flow path F10 and the regeneration flow path F20 can be closed respectively by one opening and closing plate 511.

[0802] In particular, as described above, when the drying flow path hole 529 is formed in the longitudinal section of the damper cover 520 and the regeneration flow path hole 527 is formed in the bottom surface of the damper cover 520, as the opening and closing plate 511 rotates around the hinge axis 512, one side of it can cover the drying flow path hole 529 and the other side can cover the regeneration flow path hole 527.

[0803] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the air vent 510 may further include: a first sealing part 517 of elastic material, which is continuously disposed along one periphery of one side of the opening and closing plate 511; and a second sealing part 519 of elastic material, which is disposed on the other side of the opening and closing plate 511 corresponding to the open area of ​​the regeneration flow path hole 527.

[0804] That is, a first sealing part 517 can be formed along the edge of the opening and closing plate 511, and this first sealing part 517 is formed of an elastic material, thereby improving the sealing force when the opening and closing plate 511 covers the drying flow path hole 529.

[0805] On the other hand, as described above, since the regeneration flow path hole 527 is relatively smaller than the drying flow path hole 529, it may be difficult for the entire surface of the opening and closing plate 511, which is a plate-like structure, to uniformly seal the regeneration flow path hole 527.

[0806] Therefore, a second sealing portion 519 can be formed in the portion of the opening / closing plate 511 corresponding to the position of the regeneration flow path hole 527. This second sealing portion 519 can also be formed of an elastic material, thereby improving the sealing force when the opening / closing plate 511 covers the regeneration flow path hole 527.

[0807] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since the damper 510 also includes a first sealing part 517 and a second sealing part 519, the sealing force can be further improved when the connecting flow path F10 and the regeneration flow path F20 are closed respectively.

[0808] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, at least one of the first sealing part 517 and the second sealing part 519 and the opening and closing plate 511 can be formed by insert molding.

[0809] In this case, insert injection molding is a process of inserting two or more different materials into a mold and injection molding them together. The opening and closing plate 511 can be formed of an injection-moldable synthetic resin material, and at least one of the first sealing part 517 and the second sealing part 519 can be formed of an elastic material such as rubber or fiber.

[0810] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since the air vent 510 is molded by insert injection molding, the air vent 510 can be manufactured easily and effectively.

[0811] In a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the shaft 513 may include: an actuator coupling portion 513a, formed at one end of the axial direction, to which an actuator 515 is coupled; a fastening portion 513b, formed at the other end of the axial direction, to be coupled with the hinge shaft 512 of the opening and closing plate 511 to limit the rotational force; and a deformable portion 513c, to connect the actuator coupling portion 513a and the fastening portion 513b in a state where the rotational force between them and the hinge shaft 512 of the opening and closing plate 511 is not limited.

[0812] Therefore, the shaft 513 can be formed such that only the fastening part 513b engages with the fastening hole of the damper 510 for fastening, so that only the fastening part 513b is restricted when the damper 510 rotates, while the remaining part is not restricted when the hinge shaft 512 rotates.

[0813] That is, the deformed part 513c of the shaft 513 is engaged in a state that does not engage with the hinge shaft 512, and even when the hinge shaft 512 is rotating, a certain part may rotate freely.

[0814] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since the shaft 513 includes an actuator engagement portion 513a, a fastening portion 513b, and a deformation portion 513c, the rotational force of the actuator 515 can be effectively transmitted to the opening and closing plate 511.

[0815] Here, the deformable part 513c can be formed of a material that can be elastically deformed torsion.

[0816] Specifically, the shaft 513 can be formed of a material that can be elastically deformed to a certain extent, such as synthetic resin. Therefore, even when the opening and closing plate 511 of the damper 510 cannot rotate further within the damper cover 520, the deformable part 513c of the shaft 513 can still be twisted and deformed to a certain extent.

[0817] Therefore, even when the opening / closing plate 511 stops rotating, the rotational force received from the actuator 515 can be additionally applied to the shaft 513. During this process, the deformable part 513c twists, thereby applying additional pressure to the opening / closing plate 511.

[0818] Therefore, even if the rotational force from the actuator 515 is blocked, the opening and closing plate 511 of the damper 510 can still make the opening and closing plate 511 stick tightly to the drying flow path hole 529 or the regeneration flow path hole 527 when the opening and closing plate 511 of the damper 510 covers the drying flow path hole 529 or the regeneration flow path hole 527 according to the torsional pressure of the deformable part 513c.

[0819] If the rotational force from the actuator 515 is blocked, a gap is created between the opening / closing plate 511 and the drying flow path hole 529 or the regeneration flow path hole 527 due to reaction forces, etc., and air may move in an unintended direction through such gap.

[0820] In particular, since it is very unfavorable for moisture or odors generated during the regeneration of desiccant 430 to flow into the interior of the inner box 40, it is necessary to improve the sealing force through the structure of damper 510 and shaft 513 as described above.

[0821] As described above, in the shoe care device 1 according to this embodiment, since the deformable part 513c is formed of an elastic material and can be twisted and deformed, it can maintain a certain degree of tightness to the drying flow path hole 529 or the regeneration flow path hole 527 even when the operation of the actuator 515 is terminated.

[0822] like Figure 38 As shown, the drying device 1100 may include a housing 1001, which is provided with a first chamber 1121 (drying chamber) and a second chamber 1122 (device chamber, see reference 1012) separated by a partition wall 1012. Figure 39 ).

[0823] The first chamber 1121 can communicate with the outside of the box 1001 through the inlet 1011 (first chamber inlet) provided on the front of the box 1001, and the second chamber 1122 can communicate with the outside of the box through the second chamber inlet formed on the front of the box.

[0824] The second chamber inlet can be configured to be opened and closed by a chamber door 1123 that is detachably fixed to the housing 1001, and the inlet 1011 can be configured to be opened and closed by a door 1111 that is rotatably fixed to the housing 1001.

[0825] A support 1124 for hanging and drying items (clothes, etc.) is provided in the first chamber 1121. Figure 38 The image illustrates, as an example, a case where the support portion 1124 is formed as a bar supporting a clothes hanger. The support portion 1124 can be disposed on any one of the upper surface, both sides, and the rear surface of the first chamber 1121. Figure 38The example shown is a case where the support portion 1124 is disposed on the upper surface of the first chamber 1121.

[0826] The partition wall 1012 may be configured to form the bottom surface of the first chamber (the upper surface of the second chamber), and the partition wall 1012 may be provided with an exhaust port 1013 and a supply port 1014. The exhaust port 1013 is a means of discharging air from the first chamber 1121 into the second chamber 1122, and the supply port 1014 is a means of supplying air into the first chamber 1121.

[0827] like Figure 39 As shown, dehumidification units 1002, 1004, 1005, and 1006 are provided in the second chamber 1122, and the dehumidification units 1002, 1004, 1005, and 1006 remove moisture from the air discharged from the first chamber 1121.

[0828] The dehumidification unit may include: a pipe 1002 forming a flow path connected to the first chamber 1121; a first dehumidifier 1004 and a second dehumidifier 1005 to remove moisture from the air moving along the pipe 1002; and a connecting pipe 1006 connecting the exhaust flow path of the dehumidifiers 1004 and 1005.

[0829] The pipe 1002 may include: a first pipe 1021 connected to the exhaust port 1013, for guiding air from the first chamber 1121 to the second chamber 1122; and a second pipe 1022 connected to the supply port 1014, for supplying air to the first chamber. A fan 1023 is provided on either the first pipe 1021 or the second pipe 1022. Figure 39 The image shows, as an example, the case where the fan 1023 is installed in the first duct 1021.

[0830] The first dehumidifier 1004 may include: a first cover 1041 located inside the second chamber 1122; a first desiccant 1042 disposed inside the first cover 1041 to absorb moisture contained in the air; and a first heater 1411 disposed inside the first cover 1041 to remove the moisture absorbed by the first desiccant 1042.

[0831] The first cover 1041 can be arranged in any shape capable of accommodating the first heater 1411 and the first desiccant 1042. Figure 40 The illustration shows, as an example, a case where the first housing 1041 is a hollow cylindrical shape, and the first heater 1411 is composed of hot wire formed in a coil shape. Unlike the illustration, the first heater 1411 may also be composed of a ring-shaped hot wire.

[0832] The first desiccant 1042 may be composed of a microporous material capable of removing moisture from the air by adsorbing it; for example, it may be a desiccant or zeolite. Odor particles such as moisture in the air are adsorbed into the space formed between the substances constituting the first desiccant 1042, and the moisture absorbed by the first desiccant is discharged from the first desiccant upon receiving heat from the outside.

[0833] As shown in the figure, the first desiccant 1042 is disposed inside the first cover 1041, located both inside (the space where the center of the annular or coil-shaped first heater is located) and outside (the outer space of the annular or coil-shaped first heater) of the space formed by the first heater 1411. That is, the diameter of the first heater 1411 can be smaller than the diameter of the first cover 1041. Positioning the first desiccant 1042 within both the inner and outer spaces of the first heater 1411 allows for rapid heat transfer from the first heater 1411 to the first desiccant 1042.

[0834] like Figure 39 As shown, the first cover 1041 is connected to the first pipe 1021 via the first supply control units 1043 and 1431, and is connected to the second pipe 1022 via the first exhaust control units 1044 and 1441. That is, the first dehumidifier 1004 is provided with a first supply flow path 1043 connecting the first pipe 1021 to the first cover 1041, and a first exhaust flow path 1044 connecting the first cover 1041 to the second pipe 1022.

[0835] A first supply valve 1431 is provided in the first supply flow path 1043, and a first exhaust valve 1441 is provided in the first exhaust flow path 1044. The first supply valve 1431 is configured to open or close the first supply flow path 1043 according to a control signal from a control unit (not shown), and the first exhaust valve 1441 is configured to open or close the first exhaust flow path 1044 according to a control signal from the control unit.

[0836] The second dehumidifier 1005 may include: a second cover 1051 located inside the second chamber 1122; a second desiccant 1052 disposed inside the second cover 1051 to absorb moisture contained in the air; and a second heater 1511 disposed inside the second cover 1051 to remove the moisture absorbed by the second desiccant 1052.

[0837] The second cover 1051 is formed in the shape of a hollow cylinder, and the second heater 1511 may be composed of a hot wire in the shape of a ring or coil. Similar to the first desiccant 1042, the second desiccant 1052 may be composed of a microporous material (such as a desiccant, zeolite, etc.) that can remove moisture from the air by adsorbing moisture in the air.

[0838] like Figure 40 As shown, the second desiccant 1052 is positioned both inside (the space where the center of the annular or coil-shaped first heater is located) and outside (the outer space of the annular or coil-shaped first heater) of the space formed by the second heater 1511. The diameter of the second heater 1511 may be smaller than the diameter of the second housing 1051. Positioning the second desiccant 1052 within the inner and outer spaces of the second heater 1511 is for the purpose of rapidly transferring heat discharged from the second heater 1511 to the second desiccant 1052.

[0839] like Figure 39 As shown, the second cover 1051 is connected to the first pipe 1021 via the second supply control units 1053 and 1531, and to the second pipe 1022 via the second exhaust control units 1054 and 1541. That is, the second dehumidifier 1005 is provided with a second supply flow path 1053 connecting the first pipe 1021 to the second cover 1051, and a second exhaust flow path 1054 connecting the second cover 1051 to the second pipe 1022. A second supply valve 1531 is provided in the second supply flow path 1053, and a second exhaust valve 1541 is provided in the second exhaust flow path 1054. The second supply valve 1531 can be configured to open and close the second supply flow path 1053 according to the control signal from the control unit, and the second exhaust valve 1541 can be configured to open and close the second exhaust flow path 1054 according to the control signal from the control unit.

[0840] The first exhaust flow path 1044 and the second exhaust flow path 1054 can be connected to each other through a connecting pipe 1006, and a connecting valve 1061 can also be provided in the connecting pipe 1006. The connecting valve 1061 is configured to open and close the connecting pipe 1006 according to the control signal of the control unit.

[0841] To facilitate the transfer of heat discharged from the first heater 1411 to the first desiccant 1042, the first desiccant 1004 may also be provided with a first desiccant first mesh 1421 and a first desiccant second mesh 1422. For example... Figure 41As shown, the first desiccant first mesh 1421 can be configured as a cylindrical or spherical mesh, etc., providing space for storing the first desiccant 1042, and the first desiccant second mesh 1422 can be configured as a mesh providing space for storing the first desiccant 1042. In this case, the first desiccant first mesh 1421 can be located in the internal space of the first heater 1411, and the first desiccant second mesh 1422 can be located in the external space of the first heater 1411.

[0842] For the same reason, the second dehumidifier 1005 may also be provided with a second desiccant first mesh 1521 and a second desiccant second mesh 1522. The second desiccant first mesh 1521 may be configured as a mesh that provides space for storing the second desiccant 1052 and is located in the internal space of the second heater 1511 (inside the space formed by the second heater). The second desiccant second mesh 1522 may be configured as a mesh that provides space for storing the second desiccant 1052 and is located in the external space of the second heater 1511 (in the space formed between the second heater and the second housing).

[0843] If the first desiccant 1042 and the second desiccant 1052 are stored in nets 1421, 1422, 1521, 1522 and respectively disposed in the internal and external spaces of each heater, air can easily move into the space formed between the nets. Therefore, it is expected that the heat exchange between the heat discharged from the heaters 1411, 1511 and the desiccant stored inside each net can be facilitated (which can shorten the regeneration time and minimize the energy required for regeneration).

[0844] To prevent the moisture discharged from the desiccant 1004 and 1005 from being discharged to the outside of the drying device 1100 or supplied to the first chamber 1121 during the regeneration of the desiccant 1004 and 1005, a condensation section 1007 and a condensate storage section 1008 may also be provided in the second chamber 1122.

[0845] like Figure 39 As shown, the condensation section 1007 may include: a heat dissipation body 1071 disposed in the second chamber 1122; and a condensation flow path 1072 disposed in the heat dissipation body to form an air movement path.

[0846] The heat dissipation body 1071 can be formed of a metal material with high thermal conductivity, and the condensation flow path 1072 can be formed of a metal tube with a serrated flow path along the surface of the heat dissipation body 1071. The first cover 1041 can be connected to the condensation flow path 1072 through the first connecting pipe 1073, and the second cover 1051 can be connected to the condensation flow path 1072 through the second connecting pipe 1074.

[0847] In this case, the first connecting pipe 1073 can be configured to connect the drain outlet 1045 (first drain outlet) of the first cover and the condensation flow path 1072, and the second connecting pipe 1074 can be configured to connect the drain outlet 1055 (second drain outlet) of the second cover and the condensation flow path 1072.

[0848] The first connecting pipe 1073 is provided with a first connecting valve 1731 that opens and closes the first connecting pipe 1073 according to the control signal of the control unit, and the second connecting pipe 1074 is provided with a second connecting valve 1741 that opens and closes the second connecting pipe 1074 according to the control signal of the control unit.

[0849] The condensate storage unit 1008 can be connected to the condensate flow path 1072 via the drain flow path 1075, and the condensate storage unit 1008 can be formed by a storage box that can be installed and removed from the second chamber 1122.

[0850] Figure 42 The first mode is shown in which both the first dehumidifier 1004 and the second dehumidifier 1005 perform the dehumidification process (the process of absorbing moisture from the air).

[0851] In the first mode, the control unit opens the first supply flow path 1043, the first exhaust flow path 1044, the second supply flow path 1053, and the second exhaust flow path 1054 by controlling the first supply valve 1431, the second supply valve 1531, the first exhaust valve 1441, and the second exhaust valve 1541. In the first mode, the control unit closes the connecting pipe 1006, the first connecting pipe 1073, and the second connecting pipe 1074 by controlling the connecting valve 1061, the first connecting valve 1731, and the second connecting valve 1741, and prevents the first heater 1411 and the second heater 1511 from operating.

[0852] In the above-described state, if the fan 1023 is operating, the air inside the first chamber 1121 flows into the first pipe 1021 through the exhaust port 1013, and then moves towards the first cover 1041 and the second cover 1051. The air supplied to the first cover 1041 moves towards the first exhaust path 1044 via the first desiccant 1042, and the air supplied to the second cover 1051 moves towards the second exhaust path 1054 via the second desiccant 1052.

[0853] Air that has passed through the first desiccant 1042 and the second desiccant 1052 moves to the second pipe 1022 through the first exhaust path 1044 and the second exhaust path 1054, while air inside the second pipe 1022 is supplied to the first chamber 1121 through the supply port 1014. Therefore, the drying device can remove moisture from the object to be dried housed in the first chamber 1121 in the first mode.

[0854] Figure 43 This illustrates a second mode in which both the first dehumidifier 1004 and the second dehumidifier 1005 perform a regeneration process (a process of separating the moisture absorbed by the dehumidifier from the dehumidifier).

[0855] In the second mode, the control unit opens the first supply flow path 1043 and the second supply flow path 1053 by controlling the first supply valve 1431, the first exhaust valve 1441, the second supply valve 1531, and the second exhaust valve 1541, while closing the first exhaust valve 1441 and the second exhaust valve 1541. Additionally, in the second mode, the control unit controls the connecting valve 1061, the first connecting valve 1731, and the second connecting valve 1741 to close the connecting pipe 1006, while opening the first connecting pipe 1073 and the second connecting pipe 1074.

[0856] In the above-described state, the second mode operates the fan 1023, the first heater 1411, and the second heater 1511. If power is supplied to the first heater 1411 and the second heater 1511 (if the first and second heaters are discharging heat), the moisture contained in the first desiccant 1042 is discharged into the first enclosure 1041, and the moisture contained in the second desiccant 1052 is discharged into the second enclosure 1051.

[0857] When the fan 1023 is running, the air inside the first chamber 1121 is supplied to the first cover 1041 and the second cover 1051 through the first pipe 1021, the first supply flow path 1043, and the second supply flow path 1053. Therefore, the moisture stored in the first cover 1041 moves to the condensation flow path 1072 through the first connecting pipe 1073, and the moisture stored in the second cover 1051 moves to the condensation flow path 1072 through the second connecting pipe 1074.

[0858] The condensation flow path 1072 is fixed to the heat dissipation body 1071, which is configured to exchange heat with the air inside the second chamber 1122. Therefore, the air moving along the condensation flow path 1072 is cooled, and in this process, the moisture contained in the air separates from the air in the form of condensate. The condensate stored inside the condensation flow path 1072 moves to the condensate storage section 1008 through the drainage flow path 1075. Therefore, the drying device 1100 can prevent humid air discharged during the regeneration of the dehumidifiers 1004 and 1005 from being supplied to the object being dried or the indoor space where the drying device is located.

[0859] Figure 44 The diagram illustrates a mode in which either the first dehumidifier 1004 or the second dehumidifier 1005 performs a dehumidification process while the other performs a regeneration process (third mode).

[0860] In the third mode, the control unit can operate the second heater 1511 with the first supply flow path 1043 and the first exhaust flow path 1044 open, while the second supply flow path 1053 and the second exhaust flow path 1054 closed. In this mode, the control unit controls the first connecting valve 1731 and the second connecting valve 1741 to close the first connecting pipe 1073 and open the second connecting pipe 1074.

[0861] Furthermore, in the third mode, the control unit controls the connecting valve 1061 to open the connecting pipe 1006. Preferably, in the third mode, the control is such that the amount of air supplied to the first exhaust flow path 1044 is greater than the amount of air supplied to the connecting pipe 1006. That is, preferably, in the third mode, the control unit controls the connecting valve 1061 such that the flow rate moving along the connecting pipe 1006 is less than the flow rate moving along the first exhaust flow path 1044.

[0862] Air moving toward the first exhaust flow path 1044 is supplied to the first chamber 1121 through the second pipe 1022 and the supply port 1014. On the other hand, air moving toward the connecting pipe 1006 moves toward the condensation flow path 1072 via the second exhaust flow path 1054, the second cover 1051, and the second connecting pipe 1074. During this process, moisture stored inside the second cover 1051 (moisture discharged from the second desiccant when the second heater is running) moves toward the condensation flow path 1072.

[0863] Although not illustrated, the third mode allows the first heater 1411 to operate while the first supply flow path 1043 and the first exhaust flow path 1044 are closed, and the second supply flow path 1053 and the second exhaust flow path 1054 are open. In this case, the control unit needs to control the connecting valve 1061, the first connecting valve 1731, and the second connecting valve 1741 to open the connecting pipe 1006 and the first connecting pipe 1073, while closing the second connecting pipe 1074.

[0864] Figure 45 This is a figure showing another embodiment of the drying apparatus 1100, characterized in that a first cover 1041 and a second cover 1051 are provided in a dehumidifier cover H.

[0865] Right now, Figure 45 The drying device 1100 is characterized in that it includes a dehumidifier cover H disposed in the second chamber 1122 and a cover partition wall W that divides the interior of the dehumidifier cover into a first cover 1041 and a second cover 1051.

[0866] The first supply flow path 1043 and the first exhaust flow path 1044 are connected to the dehumidifier cover H and communicate with the first cover 1041. The second supply flow path 1053 and the second exhaust flow path 1054 are connected to the dehumidifier cover H and communicate with the second cover 1051.

[0867] If the first cover 1041 and the second cover 1051 are divided by the cover partition wall W, then when the third mode is executed, the heat inside the dehumidifier during the dehumidification process is transferred to the dehumidifier during the regeneration process, thereby reducing the energy required for the regeneration process.

[0868] Figure 46 This is a diagram showing another embodiment of the drying apparatus 1100, and... Figures 38 to 45 Compared with the drying device in the previous embodiment, the drying device 1100 of this embodiment is different in that the connecting pipe 1006 connecting the first exhaust flow path 1044 and the second exhaust flow path 1054 is not provided in this embodiment.

[0869] The drying device 1100 without the connecting pipe 1006 and the connecting valve 1061 can operate in the following manner. Figure 46 The drying device 1100 controls the first connecting valve 1731 and the second connecting valve 1741 to close the first connecting pipe 1073 and the second connecting pipe 1074, and controls the first supply valve 1431, the second supply valve 1531, the first exhaust valve 1441 and the second exhaust valve 1541 to open the first supply flow path 1043, the second supply flow path 1053, the first exhaust flow path 1044 and the second exhaust flow path 1054. Then, the fan 1023 is turned on, thereby executing the first mode (the mode in which both dehumidifiers are performing the dehumidification process).

[0870] on the other hand, Figure 46 The drying device 1100 controls the first connecting valve 1731, the second connecting valve 1741, the first supply valve 1431, and the second supply valve 1531 to open the first connecting pipe 1073, the second connecting pipe 1074, the first supply flow path 1043, and the second supply flow path 1053, while controlling the first exhaust valve 1441 and the second exhaust valve 1541 to close the first exhaust flow path 1044 and the second exhaust flow path 1054. Then, the fan 1023 and the heaters 1411 and 1511 are operated, thereby enabling the execution of the second mode (the mode in which both dehumidifiers perform the regeneration process).

[0871] Additionally, if Figure 46 The drying device 1100 opens the first supply flow path 1043, the second supply flow path 1053, the first exhaust flow path 1044, and the second connecting pipe 1074, while closing the second exhaust flow path 1054 and the first connecting pipe 1073. Then, the fan 1023 and the second heater 1511 are operated, which can execute the third mode in which the first dehumidifier 1004 performs the dehumidification process and the second dehumidifier 1005 performs the regeneration process.

[0872] Figure 38 The drying device supplies air (dehumidified air) from the first dehumidifier 1004 to the second dehumidifier in the opposite manner. Figure 46 The drying device supplies air from the first chamber 1121 to the second dehumidifier 1005 in such a manner. This means... Figure 38 The drying device removes moisture from the air discharged from the first chamber 1121 and then supplies air to the second dehumidifier. Figure 46 The drying device supplies air directly from the first chamber 1121 to the second dehumidifier. Therefore, it can be considered that, if only the regeneration efficiency of the desiccant is considered, then... Figures 38 to 45 The drying device is more Figure 46 The drying equipment is more advantageous.

[0873] Figure 47 This figure shows another embodiment of the drying apparatus. The structure and arrangement of the dehumidification section of the drying apparatus 1100 in this embodiment are similar to those in... Figures 38 to 46 The dehumidification section of the drying device is different.

[0874] Figure 47 The drying device includes: a housing 1001, with a first chamber 1121 (drying chamber) and a second chamber 1122; dehumidification sections 1002 and 1004, disposed in the second chamber 1122; a condensation section 1007, for removing moisture from the air discharged from the dehumidification section; a condensate storage section 1008, for storing condensate discharged from the condensation section; and a steam supply section 1009, for supplying steam to the first chamber 1121. Because the structure of the housing 1001 and the drying chamber 1122 are similar to those in the drying chamber... Figures 38 to 46 The structure of the drying unit is the same as that of the other unit, so a detailed description of it is omitted.

[0875] The dehumidification unit provided in this embodiment may include: a pipe 1002 disposed in the second chamber 1122; and a dehumidifier 1004 connected to the pipe 1002. The pipe 1002 may include: a first pipe 1021 connected to the exhaust port 1013; and a second pipe 1022 connected to the supply port 1014; a fan 1023 may be provided in the first pipe 1021.

[0876] The dehumidifier 1004 includes a dehumidifier housing H disposed in the second chamber 1122, a heater 1004a disposed inside the dehumidifier housing, and a desiccant 1004b. The dehumidifier housing H is connected to the first pipe 1021 via supply control units 1046 and 1461, and is connected to the second pipe 1022 via exhaust control units 1047 and 1471.

[0877] The supply control unit may consist of a supply flow path 1046 connecting the first pipe 1021 and the dehumidifier cover H, and a supply valve 1461 controlling the opening and closing of the supply flow path. The exhaust control unit may consist of an exhaust flow path 1047 connecting the dehumidifier cover H and the second pipe 1022, and an exhaust valve 1471 controlling the opening and closing of the exhaust flow path.

[0878] The condensation section 1007 may include: a heat dissipation body 1071 disposed in the second chamber 1122; and a condensation flow path 1072 disposed in the heat dissipation body to form an air movement path.

[0879] The heat dissipation body 1071 can be made of a metal material with high thermal conductivity, and the condensation flow path 1072 can be made of a metal pipe with a serrated flow path formed along the surface of the heat dissipation body 1071. The dehumidifier cover H can be connected to the condensation flow path 1072 through a connecting pipe 1076. The connecting pipe 1076 can connect the drain port 1048 of the dehumidifier cover and the condensation flow path 1072, and is opened and closed by a connecting valve 1761.

[0880] The condensate storage unit 1008 may be composed of a storage box detachably disposed in the second chamber 1122 and connected to the condensate flow path 1072 via a drain flow path 1075.

[0881] The steam supply unit 1009 may include: a water storage unit 1091, disposed inside the dehumidifier housing H, providing space for storing water; a steam heater 1092, disposed inside the water storage unit; and a steam flow path 1094, leading the steam inside the water storage unit to the first chamber 1121. The steam flow path 1094 may be a pipe connecting the nozzle 1941 disposed on the partition wall 1012 and the upper surface of the water storage unit 1091.

[0882] The second chamber 1122 may be provided with: a water supply tank 1093 for storing water, which can be installed and removed from the second chamber; a water supply path 1931 connecting the water supply tank and the water storage part 1091; and a water supply pump 1932 for moving the water in the water supply tank along the water supply path 1931 to the water storage part 1091.

[0883] exist Figure 47 In the drying apparatus 1100, since the water storage section 1091 is located inside the dehumidifier housing H, it is expected that the heat discharged from the water storage section 1091 can be used to regenerate the desiccant 1004b when the steam heater 1092 is operating or after the steam heater has finished operating. That is, Figure 47 The drying device can close the supply flow path 1046 and the exhaust flow path 1047 while opening the connecting pipe 1076 when the steam heater 1092 is running, thereby removing the moisture contained in the desiccant 1004b.

[0884] Although not shown in the diagram, Figure 47 The steam supply unit 1009 can also be installed in Figures 38 to 45 In the drying apparatus. That is, the water storage section 1091 provided in the steam supply section can also be located in Figures 38 to 45 The interior of either the first cover 1004 or the second cover 1005 is provided.

[0885] Figure 48This is a diagram illustrating yet another embodiment of the drying apparatus.

[0886] like Figure 48 As shown, the second chamber 1122 is provided with dehumidification units 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, and 1007 for removing moisture from the air discharged from the first chamber 1121.

[0887] The dehumidification unit may include: a pipe 1005 forming a flow path connected to the first chamber 1121; and a first dehumidifier 1003 and a second dehumidifier 1004 to remove moisture from the air moving along the pipe 1005.

[0888] The pipe 1005 may include: a first pipe 1051 connected to the exhaust port 1013, for guiding air from the first chamber 1121 to the second chamber 1122; and a second pipe 1052 connected to the supply port 1014, for supplying air to the first chamber. A fan 1053 is provided in either the first pipe 1051 or the second pipe 1052. Figure 48 The image shows, as an example, the case where the fan 1053 is disposed in the first duct 1051.

[0889] The first dehumidifier 1003 may include: a first cover 1031 located inside the second chamber 1122; a first desiccant 1033 disposed inside the first cover 1031 to absorb moisture contained in the air; and a first heater 1032 disposed inside the first cover 1031 to remove the moisture absorbed by the first desiccant 1033.

[0890] As shown in the figure, the first desiccant 1033 is disposed inside the first cover 1031, located both inside (the space where the center of the annular or coil-shaped first heater is located) and outside (the outer space of the annular or coil-shaped first heater) of the space formed by the first heater 1032. That is, the diameter of the first heater 1032 can be smaller than the diameter of the first cover 1031. The first desiccant 1033 is positioned both inside and outside the first heater 1032 to allow heat discharged from the first heater 1032 to be rapidly transferred to the first desiccant 1033.

[0891] The second dehumidifier 1004 may include: a second cover 1041 located inside the second chamber 1122; a second desiccant 1043 disposed inside the second cover 1041 to absorb moisture contained in the air; and a second heater 1042 disposed inside the second cover 1041 to remove the moisture absorbed by the second desiccant 1043.

[0892] like Figure 48 As shown, the first cover 1031 and the second cover 1041 are connected to the first pipe 1051 through the supply flow path 1006 and to the second pipe 1052 through the discharge flow path 1007.

[0893] The supply flow path 1006 may include: a first supply flow path 1061, which supplies air to the first cover 1031; and a second supply flow path 1062, which supplies air to the second cover 1041.

[0894] The first pipe 1051, the first supply flow path 1061 and the second supply flow path 1062 can be connected to each other through the supply chamber 1064. A supply valve 1063 can be provided inside the supply chamber 1064 to control the opening and closing of the first supply flow path 1061 and the second supply flow path 1062 according to the control signal of the control unit (not shown).

[0895] The supply valve 1063 may include: a first shaft 1632 fixed to the supply chamber 1064; a supply valve body 1631 rotating about the first shaft 1632; and a first drive unit (not shown) that reciprocates the supply valve body 1631 between a first supply point and a second supply point according to a control signal from the control unit. The first drive unit may be a motor that rotates the first shaft 1632.

[0896] The first supply point SP1 can be set at a position where the opening degree of the first supply flow path 1061 is greater than the opening degree of the second supply flow path 1062, and the second supply point SP2 can be set at a position where the opening degree of the second supply flow path 1062 is greater than the opening degree of the first supply flow path 1061.

[0897] Figure 48 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the first supply point SP1 and the second supply point SP2. Specifically, the diagram shows a case where the point where the opening degree of the first supply flow path 1061 is 90% or more and the opening degree of the second supply flow path 1062 is 10% or less is designated as the first supply point SP1, and the point where the opening degree of the first supply flow path 1061 is 10% or less and the opening degree of the second supply flow path 1062 is 90% or more is designated as the second supply point SP2.

[0898] The discharge path 1007 may include: a first discharge path 1071, forming a path for air discharged from the first cover 1031; and a second discharge path 1072, forming a path for air discharged from the second cover 1041. The second pipe 1052, the first discharge path 1071, and the second discharge path 1072 are connected through a discharge chamber 1074, and a discharge valve 1073 is provided inside the discharge chamber 1074.

[0899] In order to store the moisture discharged from each of the dehumidifiers 1003 and 1004 inside the second chamber 1122 during the regeneration of the first dehumidifier 1033 and the second dehumidifier 1043 (in order to prevent the moisture discharged from the dehumidifier from being discharged to the outside of the first chamber or the box), the drying device 1100 may also be provided with a condenser 1008 and a storage section 1009.

[0900] The condensation section 1008 may include: a condenser 1081 disposed in the second chamber 1122; and a connecting flow path 1083 connecting the discharge flow path 1007 and the condenser 1081; the storage section 1009 may be composed of a storage tank detachably disposed in the second chamber 1122. The storage tank may be formed in any shape capable of storing water and may be configured to be connected to the condenser 1081 via a drain flow path 1084.

[0901] The condenser 1081 may include: a heat dissipation body 1811, fixed in the second chamber 1122 to exchange heat with the air inside the second chamber 1122; and a condensation flow path 1812, disposed in the heat dissipation body 1811, which leads the air supplied from the connecting flow path 1083 to the drain flow path 1084.

[0902] The heat dissipation body 1811 can be formed of a metal material with high thermal conductivity, and the condensation flow path 1812 can be formed of a metal tube with a serrated flow path formed along the surface of the heat dissipation body 1811. In this case, the connecting flow path 1083 can be configured to connect the discharge chamber 1074 and the condensation flow path 1812.

[0903] The discharge chamber 1074 may be constructed from a hollow cylindrical body. In this case, the second conduit 1052, the first discharge flow path 1071, the second discharge flow path 1072, and the connecting flow path 1083 may be connected at locations spaced 90 degrees apart along the circumference of the discharge chamber 1074.

[0904] The discharge valve 1073 may include: a second shaft 1732 located on the central axis of the discharge chamber 1074; a discharge valve body 1731 rotating about the second shaft 1732; and a second drive unit (not shown) that reciprocates the discharge valve body 1731 between a first discharge point DP1 and a second discharge point DP2 by rotating the second shaft 1732. The second drive unit may be a motor that rotates the second shaft 1732.

[0905] The first discharge point DP1 can be set to connect the first discharge flow path 1071 to the second pipe 1052 and the second discharge flow path 1072 to the connecting flow path 1083. The second discharge point DP2 can be set to connect the first discharge flow path 1071 to the connecting flow path 1083 and the second discharge flow path 1072 to the second pipe 1052.

[0906] The positions of the supply valve 1063 and the discharge valve 1073 can be controlled by the control unit (not shown). That is, if the supply valve 1063 is located at the first supply point SP1, it can be controlled to position the discharge valve 1073 at the first discharge point DP1; if the supply valve 1063 is located at the second supply point SP2, it can be controlled to position the discharge valve 1073 at the second discharge point DP2.

[0907] The drying device having the above structure can be controlled to perform a first mode and a second mode. The first mode is a mode in which the first dehumidifier 1003 performs a dehumidification process and the second dehumidifier 1004 performs a regeneration process. The second mode is a mode in which the first dehumidifier 1003 performs a regeneration process and the second dehumidifier 1004 performs a dehumidification process.

[0908] Reference Figure 48 In the first mode, the control unit causes the supply valve 1063 and the discharge valve 1073 to be located after the first supply point SP1 and the first discharge point DP1, respectively, and then causes the fan 1053 and the second heater 1042 to operate.

[0909] If the fan 1053 rotates when the supply valve 1063 is at the first supply point SP1, the air inside the first chamber 1121 flows into the first pipe 1051. A portion (more than 90% of the air) of the air inside the first pipe 1051 is supplied to the first dehumidifier 1003, while the remaining portion (less than 10% of the air) is supplied to the second dehumidifier 1004.

[0910] The air supplied to the first dehumidifier 1003 is dehumidified when passing through the first desiccant 1033, and the dehumidified air moves into the first chamber 1121 through the first discharge path 1071 and the second pipe 1052. If the above process is performed, the object to be dried inside the first chamber 1121 is dried.

[0911] On the other hand, when the second heater 1042 is operating, the moisture absorbed by the second desiccant 1043 is discharged to the outside of the second desiccant 1043. The moisture discharged from the second desiccant 1043 moves to the condensation flow path 1812 via the second discharge flow path 1072 and the connecting flow path 1083 due to the air supplied to the second dehumidifier 1004. The moisture discharged from the second desiccant 1043 is condensed during the process of passing through the condensation flow path 1812, and the condensate inside the condensation flow path 1812 moves to the storage section 1009 through the drain flow path 1084.

[0912] In the second mode, the control unit sets the supply valve 1063 and the discharge valve 1073 after the second supply point SP2 and the second discharge point DP2, respectively, to operate the fan 1053 and the first heater 1032.

[0913] If the fan 1053 rotates when the supply valve 1063 is at the second supply point SP2, a portion (more than 90% of the air) of the air flowing into the first pipe 1051 is supplied to the second dehumidifier 1004, while the remaining portion (less than 10% of the air) is supplied to the first dehumidifier 1003.

[0914] The air supplied to the second dehumidifier 1004 is dehumidified when passing through the second desiccant 1043, and the dehumidified air moves to the first chamber 1121 through the second discharge path 1072 and the second pipe 1052. If the above process is performed, the object to be dried inside the first chamber 1121 is dried.

[0915] On the other hand, when the first heater 1032 is operating, the moisture absorbed by the first desiccant 1033 is discharged to the outside of the first desiccant 1033. The moisture discharged from the first desiccant 1033 moves to the condensation flow path 1812 via the first discharge flow path 1071 and the connecting flow path 1083 due to the air supplied to the first dehumidifier 1003. The moisture discharged from the first desiccant 1033 is condensed during its passage through the condensation flow path 1812, and the condensate inside the condensation flow path 1812 moves to the storage section 1009 via the drain flow path 1084.

[0916] Figure 49This figure shows another embodiment of the drying apparatus 1100, characterized in that a first cover 1041 and a second cover 1051 are disposed within a dehumidifier cover H. That is, Figure 49 The drying device 1100 includes: a dehumidifier cover H, disposed in the second chamber 1122; and a cover partition wall W, which divides the interior of the dehumidifier cover into a first cover 1041 and a second cover 1051.

[0917] The first supply flow path 1061 and the first discharge flow path 1071 are connected to the dehumidifier cover H to communicate with the first cover 1031, and the second supply flow path 1062 and the second discharge flow path 1072 are connected to the dehumidifier cover H to communicate with the second cover 1041.

[0918] If the first cover 1041 and the second cover 1051 are divided by the cover partition wall W, the heat inside the dehumidifier during the dehumidification process is transferred to the dehumidifier during the regeneration process, thereby reducing the energy required for the regeneration process.

[0919] While specific embodiments of the present invention have been described and illustrated above, the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand that modifications and variations can be made to other specific embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical concept set forth in the claims, rather than by the described embodiments.

Claims

1. A shoe care device, wherein, include: The inner box forms a storage space to accommodate shoes; An intake port, formed within a portion of the interior of the inner housing, is capable of drawing in air from the containment space; An outlet, formed in another part inside the inner casing, is capable of supplying air to the containing space; An air supply device supplies air to the containing space, and a pair of desiccant agents are arranged branching off from each other along the path of the supplied air, capable of heating each pair of desiccant agents separately; and The control unit controls the air supply device; The air supply device includes a connecting flow path and a regeneration flow path corresponding to each of the dehumidifiers. The connecting flow path circulates air between the intake port and the outlet port, while the regeneration flow path branches off from the connecting flow path to circulate air, thereby delivering air passing through the dehumidifier to portions other than the outlet port. The control unit controls the air supply device to selectively open and close the connecting flow path and the regeneration flow path based on whether the dehumidifiers are heated or not.

2. The shoe care device according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes a steam generator for supplying steam to the containment space.

3. The shoe care device according to claim 1, wherein, The control unit controls the operation to a first operating mode, which is an operating mode in which, when any one of the dehumidifiers is heated, the connection flow path corresponding to that dehumidifier is closed and the regeneration flow path is opened, and the connection flow path corresponding to the remaining dehumidifiers is opened and the regeneration flow path is closed.

4. The shoe care device according to claim 3, wherein, The control unit controls the first operating mode to alternate the heating of any one of the dehumidifiers and the remaining dehumidifiers.

5. The shoe care device according to claim 3, wherein, The control unit controls the first operating mode to be such that the amount of air supplied to the heated desiccant is relatively less than the amount of air supplied to the unheated desiccant.

6. The shoe care device according to claim 1, wherein, The control unit controls the operation to a second operating mode, which is an operating mode in which all the connecting flow paths are open and all the regeneration flow paths are closed when neither of the dehumidifiers is heated.

7. The shoe care device according to claim 1, wherein, The control unit controls the operation to a third operating mode, which is an operating mode in which all the connecting flow paths are closed and all the regeneration flow paths are opened when both of the dehumidifiers are heated.

8. The shoe care device according to claim 7, wherein, It also includes a control panel that allows users to input operating signals. When an operation signal is input to the control panel, the control unit controls the execution of the third operation mode for a set time period.

9. The shoe care device according to claim 7, wherein, It also includes a sensing unit capable of measuring the amount of moisture adsorbed on the desiccant. The control unit controls the execution of the third operating mode until the water content measured by the sensing unit reaches below the set value.

10. The shoe care device according to claim 1, wherein, The air supply device includes: A pair of chambers are formed by branching along the connecting flow path so as to separately contain each of the desiccant; A heater, disposed in each of the chambers, is capable of heating the desiccant; Drying flow path holes are formed in each of the chambers, which can discharge the air that has passed through the desiccant toward the discharge port; The regeneration flow path orifice, formed separately from the drying flow path orifice in each of the chambers, is capable of discharging air that has passed through the desiccant in a direction other than the discharge port; and Air dampers, disposed in each of the chambers, selectively open and close the drying flow path holes and the regeneration flow path holes; The control unit controls the damper to selectively open and close the drying flow path orifice and the regeneration flow path orifice depending on whether each of the heaters is operating.

11. The shoe care device according to claim 10, wherein, The air supply device further includes a condenser connected to the regeneration flow path orifice, which condenses moisture in the air discharged through the regeneration flow path orifice.

12. The shoe care device according to claim 10, wherein, When any of the heaters is in operation, the control unit controls the damper to close the drying flow path orifice corresponding to that heater and open the regeneration flow path orifice, and opens the drying flow path orifice corresponding to the remaining heaters and closes the regeneration flow path orifice.

13. The shoe care device according to claim 12, wherein, The control unit controls the operation of any one of the heaters and the remaining heaters to alternate with each other.

14. The shoe care device according to claim 12, wherein, The control unit controls the amount of air supplied to the chamber where the heater is operating to be relatively less than the amount of air supplied to the chamber where the heater is not operating.

15. The shoe care device according to claim 10, wherein, The open area of ​​the regeneration flow path is relatively smaller than the open area of ​​the drying flow path.

16. The shoe care device according to claim 10, wherein, With all the heaters off, the control unit controls the damper to open all the drying flow path holes and close all the regeneration flow path holes.

17. The shoe care device according to claim 10, wherein, With all the heaters in operation, the control unit controls the damper to close all the drying flow path holes and open all the regeneration flow path holes.

18. The shoe care device according to claim 17, wherein, It also includes a control panel that allows users to input operating signals. When an operation signal is input to the control panel, the control unit controls all the heaters to operate for a set period of time.

19. The shoe care device according to claim 17, wherein, It also includes a sensing unit capable of measuring the amount of moisture adsorbed on the desiccant. The control unit controls all the heaters to operate until the water content measured by the sensing unit reaches a set value or below.

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