Laundry care device and method of manufacturing the same

Abstract

A garment care device and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The disclosed garment care device includes: a main body including a garment care chamber; and a door rotatably coupled to the main body and including a control panel formed on its front surface, wherein the control panel includes: glass; a coating having holes in the glass; a first printed layer laminated on the coating and having a shape corresponding to the coating; and a second printed layer laminated on the first printed layer and provided adjacent to the glass.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a garment care device for removing dust or odors from clothing and a method for manufacturing the same. Background Technology

[0002] Garment care equipment is used to care for garments (such as drying wet clothes, removing dust attached to clothes, or removing odors that have seeped into clothes) and to reduce wrinkles on clothes.

[0003] The garment care device includes a main body with a chamber configured to receive and care for garments, and a door configured to open and close the chamber. A compressor and a heat exchanger configured to supply dry air to the garments are provided inside the main body, and a steam generator configured to supply steam to the garments is provided in the main body.

[0004] Therefore, garment care equipment is used to supply garments with air or hot air generated by a blowing device to remove dust adhering to the garments or odors that have seeped into the garments, and to spray steam generated by a steam generating device to smooth out wrinkles formed on the garments. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Technical issues

[0006] The present invention aims to provide a garment care device and its manufacturing method that not only ensures reflectivity and visibility by introducing door glass with a new layered structure, but also solves the problem of failure due to electrical conduction.

[0007] Technical solution

[0008] According to the spirit of the present invention, a garment care device includes: a main body including a garment care chamber; and a door rotatably coupled to the main body and including a control panel on its front surface, wherein the control panel includes glass, a coating provided on the upper surface of the glass having gaps, a first printed layer stacked in a shape corresponding to the upper surface of the coating, and a second printed layer stacked on the upper surface of the first printed layer and provided adjacent to the glass.

[0009] The coating may contain SiN selected from x or SiNO x One or more groups consisting of [the group of the group and its combinations].

[0010] The coating may further include elements selected from Al x O y 、Nb x O y and SiO x One or more groups that make up a group.

[0011] The coating may further comprise one or more nanoparticles selected from the group consisting of Si, Ni, Cr, Nb, Zr, Co, Ti, and Ag.

[0012] SiN x or SiNO x The content can be in the range of 70 to 90 wt%.

[0013] The coating can be provided with a thickness of 30 to 100 nm.

[0014] When 1000V is applied from an insulation tester, the resistance of the coating can be 500MΩ or greater.

[0015] The reflectivity of the control panel can be 70% or less, and its transmittance can be 20% or more.

[0016] The reflectivity of the control panel can be in the range of 20% to 70%, and its transmittance can also be in the range of 20% to 70%.

[0017] Glass can have a thickness of 2 to 6 mm.

[0018] The control panel may further include a protective layer formed on the upper surface of the second printed layer.

[0019] The protective layer may be made of one or more of the group consisting of metal oxides, metal nitrides, metal nitrides and combinations thereof.

[0020] The first printing layer can be provided in black, burgundy, pink, ivory, and gold.

[0021] The logo or user interface can be implemented in the second printed layer.

[0022] Doors can be made in widths of 18 to 25 inches.

[0023] In another aspect, a method for manufacturing a garment care device according to the spirit of the present invention includes using SiN... x or SiNO x One or more of the following combinations are applied to mother glass to form a coating, a color printing layer is laminated after a heat treatment is performed on the formed coating, the coating and the color printing layer are etched with a fiber laser, and a logo / UI printing layer is formed so that it is adjacent to the glass and laminated on the upper surface of the color printing layer.

[0024] Fiber lasers can be used in frequencies ranging from 50 to 100 Hz.

[0025] Etching of coatings and color printing layers using a fiber laser can be performed in 10 to 60 seconds.

[0026] Intensive heat treatment can be performed in the range of 650 to 700°C.

[0027] The method may further include forming a protective layer on the upper surface of the logo / UI printing layer.

[0028] Beneficial effects

[0029] According to one aspect of the garment care device and its manufacturing method, a garment care device and its manufacturing method can be provided that not only ensures the reflectivity and visibility of the door, but also solves the problem of malfunctions caused by electrical conduction.

[0030] Therefore, it can meet consumers' needs for interior color matching of clothing care equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing a garment care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 2 This is a view showing the garment care device according to an embodiment of the present invention with the door open.

[0033] Figure 3 This is a side sectional view showing a garment care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view showing a garment care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 5 This is a partially exploded perspective view showing the dehumidification flow path of the door of a garment care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 6 This is a view showing the structure of a conventional door glass panel.

[0037] Figure 7 This is a view showing the structure of a control panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 8 This is a view illustrating the process of manufacturing a control panel according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0039] Best way

[0040] According to the spirit of the present invention, a garment care device includes: a main body including a garment care chamber; and a door rotatably coupled to the main body and including a control panel on its front surface, wherein the control panel includes glass, a coating having gaps on the upper surface of the glass, a first printed layer stacked in a shape corresponding to the upper surface of the coating, and a second printed layer stacked on the upper surface of the first printed layer and provided adjacent to the glass.

[0041] The method of the present invention

[0042] Because the embodiments described in this specification are merely the most exemplary embodiments of the present invention and do not represent the full technical spirit of the present invention, it should be understood that various equivalents or variations that can replace these embodiments are also included within the scope of the present invention when this application is filed.

[0043] Singular expressions used in the description may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. For clarity, the shape, size, etc., of elements in the accompanying drawings may be exaggerated.

[0044] In this specification, it should be understood that terms such as “comprising” or “having” are intended to indicate the presence of the features, quantities, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof described in the specification, rather than precluding the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, quantities, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0045] Furthermore, terms including ordinal numbers such as "first" and / or "second" may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by these terms, which are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from others. For example, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, a second component may be referred to as a first component, without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0046] The symbols representing each operation are used to identify each operation, and these symbols do not indicate the order between operations, and each operation may be performed differently from the stated order unless the context clearly indicates a specific order.

[0047] In the following, exemplary embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0048] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing a garment care device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a view showing the garment care device according to an embodiment of the present invention with the door open. Figure 3 This is a side sectional view showing a garment care device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view showing a garment care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the garment care device 1 includes a main body 10 forming the exterior, a door 20 rotatably connected to the main body 10, a garment care chamber 11 provided inside the main body 10 and configured to accommodate and care for garments, a garment support member 50 provided inside the garment care chamber 11 and provided to hold the garments, and a machine room 13 provided with a heat exchange device 30, which is provided to dehumidify or heat the air inside the garment care chamber 11.

[0050] The main body 10 may include a garment care chamber 11 formed therein and has a hexahedral shape with an open surface. An opening 10a is formed on the front surface of the main body 10. A door 20, rotatably coupled to the main body 10 and configured to open and close the garment care chamber 11, is mounted in the opening 10a of the main body 10. Although not shown, the door 20 may be mounted by a connecting member such as a hinge or a linkage.

[0051] The garment care chamber 11 forms a space for storing garments. The garment care chamber 11 may include an upper surface 10b, a lower surface 10c, a left surface 10d, a right surface 10e, and a rear surface 10f provided inside the main body 10. The front surface of the garment care chamber 11 is formed to be open. Therefore, the opening of the garment care chamber 11 can also be opened and closed together with a door 20 configured to open and close the opening 10a of the main body 10.

[0052] A discharge bracket 16, installed at a position corresponding to the discharge flow path 120 of the door 20 described below, can be provided at the upper end of the opening 10a of the body 10. The discharge bracket 16 may include a plurality of discharge slits 16a configured to correspond to the discharge flow path 120 of the door 20.

[0053] A garment support member 50, which allows garments to be held and supported, may be provided inside the garment care chamber 11. The garment support member 50 may be mounted on the upper surface 10b of the garment care chamber 11. The garment support member 50 may be detachably mounted in the garment care chamber 11. At least one garment support member 50 may be provided. The garment support member 50 may be formed in the shape of a hanger, allowing garments to fit onto it.

[0054] A garment support member 50 is provided to allow air to flow therein. Dust or foreign matter adhering to the garment can be removed by air supplied to the interior of the garment support member 50. Air vents 51 configured to supply air to the garment can be formed in the garment support member 50. In an embodiment of the invention, an example is shown where air vents are formed at the upper end of the garment support member, and air supplied through the air vents at the upper end is supplied to both the interior and exterior of the garment; however, the spirit of the invention is not limited thereto. For example, air vents can be formed at various locations and in various sizes, allowing the supplied air to be sprayed more widely onto the garment.

[0055] The garment care chamber 11 may include a first airflow inlet 11a and a second airflow inlet 12a, a first airflow outlet 11b and a second airflow outlet 12b, and a steam outlet 43. The first airflow inlet 11a and the first airflow outlet 11b may be formed on the lower surface 10b of the garment care chamber 11. The first airflow inlet 11a may be located in front of the lower surface 10b of the garment care chamber 11. The first airflow outlet 11b may be located behind the lower surface 10b of the garment care chamber 11.

[0056] The first airflow inlet 11a and the first airflow outlet 11b can be located adjacent to each other.

[0057] Steam outlet 43 can be located at the lower part of the rear surface 10f of garment care chamber 11. Steam outlet 43 can also be located above the first airflow outlet 11b.

[0058] The second airflow inlet 12a can be formed on the upper part of the rear surface 10f of the garment care chamber 11. The second airflow outlet 12b can be formed in the center of the upper surface 10b of the garment care chamber 11. The second airflow inlet 12a and the second airflow outlet 12b can be arranged in adjacent positions to each other.

[0059] The second airflow outlet 12b of the garment care chamber 11 can be connected to the garment support member 50. The air discharged through the second airflow outlet 12b is transmitted to the garment support member 50 through the air hole 51 and to the garment held on the garment support member 50.

[0060] A drain tank 15a and a water supply tank 15b, detachably provided from the main body 10, can be installed at the lower part of the main body 10. The drain tank 15a and water supply tank 15b can be located below the garment care chamber 11. The drain tank 15a is provided to facilitate condensate treatment. The water supply tank 15b stores water required for steam generation in the steam generating device 40, which will be described below. The water in the water supply tank 15b is supplied to the steam generating device 40 and used to generate steam. The water supply tank 15b can be detachably installed from the main body 10 to facilitate water replenishment.

[0061] Drainage tank 15a and water supply tank 15b may be provided in front of machine room 13. Machine room 13 is provided on the underside of main body 10. Machine room 13 is provided below garment care chamber 11. Machine room 13 may include heat exchange device 30, which is provided to dehumidify and heat the air inside garment care chamber 11 as needed.

[0062] The blower 32, heat exchange device 30 and steam generating device 40 can be installed inside the machine room 13.

[0063] A heat exchanger 30 is installed to supply hot air into the garment care room 11. The heat exchanger 30 includes an evaporator 33 through which refrigerant circulates, a compressor 35, and a condenser 34, and is provided to dehumidify and heat the air.

[0064] As the refrigerant evaporates in the evaporator 33 of the heat exchanger 30, the latent heat of the surrounding air is absorbed to condense and remove moisture from the air. Furthermore, when the refrigerant condenses in the condenser 34 via the compressor 35, the latent heat is discharged towards the surrounding air to heat it. In other words, because the evaporator 33 and condenser 34 function as heat exchangers, the air introduced into the machine room 13 by the blower 32 is dehumidified and heated by passing sequentially through the evaporator 33 and condenser 34.

[0065] The heat exchange device 30 installed in the machine room 13 may include a first duct 31 configured to connect an evaporator 33, a condenser 34 and a blower fan 32. The first duct 31 may be connected to the garment care chamber 11 to form a first circulation path 39, which circulates between the garment care chamber 11 and the first duct 31.

[0066] The first conduit 31 can be connected to the first airflow inlet 11a and the first airflow outlet 11b of the garment care chamber 11. One end of the first conduit 31 can be connected to the first airflow inlet 11a of the garment care chamber 11, and the other end can be connected to the first airflow outlet 11b of the garment care chamber 11. The first conduit inlet 31a of the first conduit 31 can be connected to the first airflow inlet 11a, and the first conduit outlet 31b can be connected to the first airflow outlet 11b.

[0067] Air in the garment care chamber 11 is introduced into the first duct 31 through the first airflow inlet 11a, the introduced air is dehumidified, and then discharged back into the garment care chamber 11 through the first airflow outlet 11b. In this embodiment of the invention, the first airflow inlet is shown positioned at the front of the garment care chamber and the first airflow outlet at the rear of the garment care chamber as an example, but the spirit of the invention is not limited thereto. For example, the positions of the airflow inlet and outlet can be changed in various ways as needed.

[0068] The first duct 31 is provided to dehumidify the air introduced through the first airflow inlet 11a and to exhaust the introduced air to the first airflow outlet 11b. A blower fan 32 is provided on the first duct 31 and is provided to draw air from the garment care chamber 11 into the first duct 31.

[0069] The machine room 13 may also include a steam generating device 40 configured to receive water from the water supply tank 15b to generate steam. The steam generating device 40 may be disposed in the machine room 13. The steam generating device 40 may include a steam generator 41 connected to the water supply tank 15b and configured to receive water and generate steam, and a steam supply pipe 44 configured to direct the generated steam to a steam ejector 42. The steam ejector 42 may be disposed on the lower rear surface of the garment care chamber 11.

[0070] A heater (not shown) can be installed inside the steam generator 41 to heat the water.

[0071] The garment care room 11 may include a blowing device 72 configured to allow air to circulate therein.

[0072] The garment care chamber 11 may include a second conduit 71, and a blowing device 72 may be installed inside the second conduit 71. The second conduit 71 may be provided to communicate with the garment care chamber 11 to form a second circulation path 70, which circulates between the garment care chamber 11 and the second conduit 71. The blowing device 72 may be disposed on the second circulation path 70.

[0073] A second duct 71 may be formed behind the second airflow inlet 12a of the garment care chamber 11. The second duct 71 may be provided on the upper rear surface of the garment care chamber 11 and may include a filter member 60. The second duct 71 may be connected to a top cover 80 disposed on the upper part of the garment care chamber 11. The second duct 71 may be connected to the top cover 80, and a blowing device 72 may be installed therein. The blowing device 72 is disposed on the upper rear side of the garment care chamber 11 and may include a blowing motor 72a configured to generate rotational force and at least one blower fan 72b rotated by the blowing motor. The blower fan 72b may be housed by a fan housing 72c. The fan housing 72c may be connected to a duct support 74 provided on the upper surface 10b of the garment care chamber 11. At least one duct hole 74a is formed on the duct support 74, and the blower fan 32 is connected to each of the at least one duct hole 74a to move air in the second duct 71 to the second airflow outlet 12b of the second duct 71.

[0074] The second conduit 71 can be connected to the second airflow inlet 12a and the second airflow outlet 12b of the garment care chamber 11. One end of the second conduit 71 can be connected to the second airflow inlet 12a of the garment care chamber 11, and the other end can be connected to the second airflow outlet 12b of the garment care chamber 11. The second conduit inlet 71a of the second conduit 71 can be connected to the second airflow inlet 12a, and the second conduit outlet 71b can be connected to the second airflow outlet 12b.

[0075] The second airflow outlet 12b of the garment care room 11 can be formed at a position corresponding to the second pipe outlet 71b of the second pipe 71.

[0076] The second pipe outlet 71b of the second pipe 71 is connected to the second airflow outlet 12b of the garment care chamber 11, and the second airflow outlet 12b is connected to the garment support member 50, so that the air in the second pipe 71 is transmitted to the garment support member 50.

[0077] The blowing device 72, located inside the second duct 71, is provided to draw air from inside the garment care chamber 11 through the second airflow inlet 12a and discharge the drawn air to the second duct outlet 71b and the second airflow outlet 12b.

[0078] A filter component 60 is provided on a second airflow inlet 12a of the garment care chamber 11. The second airflow inlet 12a is formed on the rear surface 10f of the garment care chamber 11. A filter component mounting portion 11c, configured to mount the filter component 60, is provided on the rear surface 10f of the garment care chamber 11. The second airflow inlet 12a may be formed at a position corresponding to the filter component mounting portion 11c.

[0079] When the air inside the garment care room 11 is introduced into the second duct 71, it can be filtered by the filter component 60 of the second airflow inlet 12a. Dust and odors in the air introduced into the second duct 71 can be removed by the filter component 60. The air filtered by the filter component 60 can be discharged to the second duct outlet 71b and the garment support component 50 through the blowing device 72.

[0080] The filter component 60 may include a dust collection filter (not shown) configured to remove dust or a deodorizing mechanism.

[0081] Therefore, when caring for garments, the garment care chamber 11 operates with the garments held on the garment support member 50 and the door 20 closed. At this time, air can circulate in the garment care chamber 11 along the first circulation path 39 and the second circulation path 70.

[0082] The garment care device 1 includes a dehumidification flow path 100, which is provided on a door 20 to connect the garment care chamber 11 to the outside when dehumidifying the interior. The dehumidification flow path 100 can be provided on the door 20. At least one dehumidification flow path 100 can be formed.

[0083] Figure 5 This is a partially exploded perspective view showing the dehumidification flow path of the door of a garment care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0084] like Figure 5 As shown, door 20 may include a dehumidification flow path 100 that connects the garment care room 11 to the outside.

[0085] Door 20 includes a first door member 21 configured to form a front surface and a second door member 22 coupled to the first door member 21 to form a rear surface.

[0086] A dehumidification flow path 100 may be formed between the first door member 21 and the second door member 22. At least one of the dehumidification flow paths 100 may be formed between the first door member 21 and the second door member 22. A dehumidification flow path 100 may be formed on at least one of the first door member 21 and the second door member 22.

[0087] The dehumidification flow path 100 can be provided on the door 20 and may include an inlet flow path 110 for introducing outside air into the interior of the garment care room 11 and an outlet flow path 120 for discharging air from the interior of the garment care room 11 to the outside.

[0088] The first door component 21 is formed in the shape of a plate. The first door component 21 may include a mirror, glass, panel, etc. In an embodiment of the invention, the first door component 21 is shown as a plate-shaped mirror as an example, but the spirit of the invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first door component may include covers made of various materials, which are attached to create a sense of integration with the furniture in the room where the garment care device 1 is installed.

[0089] The first door component 21 can be installed in front of the second door component 22 to form the appearance of the garment care device 1.

[0090] The second door component 22 may include a first door component mounting portion 311 configured to mount the first door component 21. The first door component mounting portion 311 may be located in front of the second door component 22.

[0091] The second door component 22 may also include a door frame 300. The door frame 300 may include a first door frame 310 and a second door frame 320 connected to the rear of the first door frame 310. The first door component mounting portion 311 may be provided on the front surface of the first door frame 310.

[0092] A dehumidification flow path 100 may be provided on the first door frame 310. An inlet flow path 110 may be provided on the first door frame 310.

[0093] An inlet flow path 110 is provided to move air introduced through the first inlet 111 and exhaust air to the garment care chamber 11 through the first outlet 112.

[0094] The inlet flow path 110 may include an inlet flow path conduit 130 configured to guide the movement of air introduced through the first inlet 111. A first outlet 112 may be formed on the inlet flow path conduit 130.

[0095] The inlet flow path 110 may include a first damping device 210 provided for opening and closing the first outlet 112. The first damping device 210 may be provided inside the inlet flow path conduit 130.

[0096] At least one surface of the first door frame 310 is provided with a first inlet 111, which is formed to allow the introduction of external air. The first inlet 111 is formed on the bottom surface of the first door frame 310. A plurality of first inlets 111 may be formed. An airflow introduction space 312 for accommodating the air introduced into the first inlet 111 may be formed between the first door frame 310 and the first door member 21. An airflow introduction hole 313 may be formed in the airflow introduction space 312. An airflow introduction hole 313 may be formed in the first door frame 310.

[0097] The second door frame 320 can be formed to have a size and shape corresponding to the opening 10a of the main body 10. The second door frame 320 is provided to contact the main body 10 to open and close the opening 10a.

[0098] The second door frame 320 may provide a dehumidification flow path 100. An inlet flow path 110 may be provided on the first door frame 310. An inlet flow path duct 130 of the inlet flow path 110 may be provided on the second door frame 320. The inlet flow path duct 130 may be installed at a position corresponding to the airflow inlet hole 313 of the first door frame 310.

[0099] External air introduced through the first inlet 111 of the first door frame 310 is transmitted to the inlet flow path duct 130 through the airflow introduction space 312 and the airflow introduction hole 313.

[0100] As described above, the garment care device 1 according to the disclosed embodiment may include a main body 10 and a door 20 rotatably coupled to the main body 10. A garment care chamber 11 configured to accommodate and care for garments may be provided inside the main body, and the door 20 may be rotatably mounted on one side of the front surface of the main body 10 to open and close the garment care chamber 11.

[0101] Although not shown, door 20 may be installed by means of connecting members such as hinges or links, and door 20 may be provided with a width of 18 to 24 inches.

[0102] The first door component 21 may include a control panel 210, which is provided to allow a user to select operations of the garment care device 1. The control panel 210, provided on the front side of the door 20, can receive user input (e.g., touch or button selection) and display an application (or included widget) screen.

[0103] The control panel 210 can provide a user interface corresponding to various services (such as taking photos, watching video content, voice calls, video calls, data transmission, broadcast reception, or electronic payments including mobile payments).

[0104] The control panel 210 may include a touch panel 110a configured to receive user input (e.g., touch) and a display panel 110b configured to display clothing handling options (or menus) selectable by the user, operation time, remaining time, etc.

[0105] Meanwhile, the touch panel 110a may be included on the display panel 110b or formed separately from the display panel 110b. The touch panel 110a may include buttons, touch buttons, or physical buttons displayed on the display panel 110b.

[0106] Meanwhile, the control panel 210 can be provided as a display capable of touch input without distinguishing between the touch panel 110a and the display panel 110b. In other words, in the control panel 210, the display panel 110b and the touch panel 110a can be implemented as an integrated type (e.g., an in-cell touch screen or an on-cell touch screen).

[0107] At the same time, the door 20 is not limited to simply opening and closing the clothing care room 11, but can also be used as a mirror to check the user's appearance.

[0108] Figure 6 This is a view showing the structure of a conventional door glass panel.

[0109] Reference Figure 6 Conventionally, the mother glass is cut, its edges are treated, and then a heat-strengthening process is performed. Next, a single-color printing process (forming a logo / UI printing layer) is performed to realize a display configured to show signs or a user interface, and a coating is deposited using a material mixed with SiO2 and Nb2O5, followed by a two-color printing process (forming a color printing layer) to realize the color of the door. Finally, a three-color printing process (forming a masking color printing layer and a protective layer) is performed to ensure the opacity of the color printing layer and to ensure the durability of the door.

[0110] However, there are design limitations because the conventional materials used to ensure the reflectivity of the door are limited to metals or metal oxides, so it is impossible to ensure both reflectivity and transmittance at the same time. Furthermore, metals or metal oxides are not only susceptible to alkaline environments but also have failure problems due to electrical conduction.

[0111] The configuration of Control Panel 210 and the function of each configuration will be described in more detail below. Figure 7 This is a view showing the structure of a control panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0112] According to the disclosed embodiments, the control panel 210 may consist of a glass 211, a coating 212 having gaps on the upper surface of the glass 211, a first printed layer 213 stacked in a shape corresponding to the upper surface of the coating 212, and a second printed layer 214 stacked on the upper surface of the first printed layer 213 and provided adjacent to the glass 211.

[0113] Glass 211 may have a flat shape on which coating 212 can be placed, and may be made of a transparent material with high visible light transmittance. For example, glass 211 may be made of a material with visible light transmittance in the range of 80% to 100% to meet the transmittance required for use as the upper panel of door 20. Furthermore, considering the durability and intended use of door 20, glass 211 may be provided with a thickness of 2 to 6 mm.

[0114] Coating 212 is a layer provided to ensure the visibility and insulation of control panel 210. In this invention, coating 212 is made of silicon nitride, silicon oxide and combinations thereof, which have excellent resistance.

[0115] silicon nitride (SiN) x ) and silicon nitride oxide (SiNO) x Silicon nitride (SiN) is an insulating material and an inorganic material with excellent mechanical properties, especially impact resistance. In this invention, silicon nitride (SiN) can be used... x ) and silicon nitride oxide (SiNO) x To ensure the insulation of door 20, silicon nitride (SiN) x ) and silicon nitride oxide (SiNO) x As a non-oxide ceramic compared to SiO x It is more robust and has better resistance to scratches or mechanical damage, and has a dielectric constant of 7.5 and a resistivity of 0.6 Ωcm, making it suitable as a material for the door 20 of the garment care device 1.

[0116] For example, AlSiN x CrSiN x TiSiNx AlSiNO x These can be used in silicon nitrides and silicon oxides.

[0117] With the development of materials such as silicon nitride (SiN) x ) or silicon nitride oxide (SiNO x The increased content of insulating ceramic material in the coating 212 can prevent electrical conduction. In other words, with the increase of silicon nitride (SiN) content, the electrical conductivity of the coating 212 can be prevented. x ) or silicon nitride oxide (SiNO x As the content of ) increases, the resistance of coating 212 increases. Therefore, when 1000V is applied from the insulation tester, it can be ensured that the resistance of the coating reaches 500MΩ or greater.

[0118] When only the insulation properties of coating 212 are considered, silicon nitride (SiN) x ) or silicon nitride oxide (SiNO x The higher the content of silicon nitride (SiN), the better. However, considering that when the content of silicon nitride (SiN) is higher... x ) or silicon nitride oxide (SiNO x When the content of silicon nitride (SiN) is too high, the transmittance cannot be guaranteed. In this invention, the silicon nitride (SiN) content of coating 212 is... x ) or silicon nitride oxide (SiNO x The content of ) is limited to the range of 70% to 90%.

[0119] Meanwhile, according to the disclosed embodiments, the coating 212 based on silicon nitride or silicon oxide nitride may be doped with or laminated with elements selected from Al. x O y 、Nb x O y and SiO x One or more groups that make up a group.

[0120] Furthermore, according to the disclosed embodiments, the coating 212 may be doped with or laminated with one or more nanoparticles selected from the group consisting of Si, Ni, Cr, Nb, Zr, Co, Ti and Ag.

[0121] Meanwhile, as the thickness of coating 212 increases, the reflectivity increases. In this invention, considering both the reflectivity and transmittance of control panel 210, the thickness of coating 212 can be limited to 30 to 100 nm.

[0122] At the same time, Figure 7 In this process, the gap between the coatings 212 can be appropriately adjusted according to the implementation of the door color, color difference value, reflectivity, transmittance, etc., and is provided by introducing laser marking etching of the coatings 212, which will be described below.

[0123] The first printing layer 213 is provided as the basic color for realizing the gate 20, and can be provided as black, burgundy, pink, ivory, and gold. However, the color of the first printing layer 213 is not limited to these, and can be provided as a variety of colors in a high chromaticity series.

[0124] Reference Figure 7 The first printed layer 213 formed on the upper surface of the coating 212 can be provided in a shape corresponding to the coating 212 and provided on the lower surface of the second printed layer 214 adjacent to the glass 211.

[0125] The second printed layer 214 is a layer in which a logo of a company or organization is formed by graphics, characters, symbols or combinations thereof to identify the manufacturer of the garment care equipment 1.

[0126] In addition, the second printed layer 214 is a layer that implements the user interface, including clothing handling options, operation time, remaining time and other menus.

[0127] Reference Figure 7 According to the disclosed embodiment, the second printed layer 214 can be provided as a laminate on the upper surface of the first printed layer 213 and adjacent to the glass 211.

[0128] Figure 7 The second printed layer 214 is shown to be T-shaped, but the shape of the second printed layer 214 is not limited to this. It can be provided in various shapes with regard to the above-mentioned logo and user interface, as long as it is stacked on the upper surface of the first printed layer 213 and adjacent to the glass 211 by filling the gap between the coating layer 212 and the first printed layer 213.

[0129] Additionally, the control panel 210 according to the disclosed embodiment may also include a protective layer 215 formed on the upper surface of the second printed layer 214.

[0130] When the second printed layer 214 is directly exposed to the atmosphere, it will corrode and its durability will decrease in the long term. To solve this problem, the control panel 210 may include a protective layer 215, which is located above the second printed layer 214, that is, at the top of the control panel 210.

[0131] The protective layer 215 may comprise one or more of the group consisting of metal oxides, metal nitrides, metal nitrides and combinations thereof.

[0132] The following effects can be expected from the door 20 of the control panel 210, which is equipped with the coating 212 and the second printing layer 214 provided as described above.

[0133] First, in the control panel 210 according to the disclosed embodiment, the transmittance of light passing in the direction from the second printed layer 214 toward the coating 212 can be 20% or greater, specifically in the range of 20% to 70%, and the reflectance of light can be 70% or less, specifically in the range of 20% to 70%.

[0134] In other words, by ensuring the reflectivity of the door 20 through the introduction of gaps between the coatings 212, the control panel 210 according to the disclosed embodiment can not only be used as a mirror for inspecting the user's appearance, but can also be implemented in various colors with high chromaticity.

[0135] Furthermore, by using silicon nitride (SiN) as an insulating material x ) and silicon nitride oxide (SiNO) x By incorporating this into the coating, the control panel 210, according to the disclosed embodiment, can solve the problem of electrical conduction. Specifically, when 1000V is applied from an insulation tester, the resistance of the coating can be found to be 500MΩ or greater, thereby preventing malfunctions of the garment care equipment due to electrical conduction.

[0136] Next, a method for manufacturing a garment care device according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0137] As mentioned above, conventionally, after cutting the mother glass, a separate deposition method is used to form the coating used as a mirror.

[0138] The present invention aims to ensure the visibility (eye-catching shape or color characteristics) of the door 20, including the control panel 210, by introducing a method of forming a coating on the mother glass, forming a color layer after cutting and processing the coating, partially removing the coating / printing layer by laser marking, and then printing.

[0139] Figure 8 This is a view illustrating the process of manufacturing a control panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0140] A method for manufacturing a garment care device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes: by selecting SiN... x or SiNO x One or more of the groups thereof are applied to the mother glass to form a coating; a color printing layer is laminated after a strengthening heat treatment is performed on the formed coating; the coating and the color printing layer are etched with a fiber laser; and a logo / UI printing layer is formed so that it is adjacent to the glass and laminated on the upper surface of the color printing layer.

[0141] According to one embodiment of the invention, the control panel 210 employs a method of forming a coating 212 on the entire surface of the mother glass 211, followed by processing and printing, thus being configured to minimize differences between final products and ensure process efficiency.

[0142] Coating 212 can be achieved by coating the mother glass 211 with a coating containing SiN selected from SiN. x or SiNO x It is formed by one or more insulating materials in combination with other materials.

[0143] Furthermore, coating 212 may contain or be laminated with selected Al. x O y 、Nb x O y and SiO x One or more groups that make up a group.

[0144] In addition, the coating 212 may be doped with or laminated with one or more nanoparticles selected from the group consisting of Si, Ni, Cr, Nb, Zr, Co, Ti and Ag.

[0145] The method for forming coating 212 on mother glass 211 is not particularly limited thereto, and can be performed by methods known in the art. For example, the method may include physical vapor deposition sputtering methods (DC, RF, MF, and reactive coating), chemical vapor deposition (CVD) methods, thermal deposition methods, electron beam deposition methods, etc.

[0146] Next, processes can be performed to form a coating 212 on the mother glass 211, then cut the coating 212 to the required size, and process the edges by introducing a computer numerical control (CNC) method.

[0147] Subsequently, a strengthening heat treatment process is performed on the treated coating 212. According to the disclosed embodiment, the heat treatment can be performed at a temperature of 650 to 700°C. In this invention, the heat treatment can be performed at a temperature of 650°C or higher to improve the uniform strength of the laminated structure including glass 211 and coating 212. However, because there is a problem that the heat resistance of the laminated structure decreases when heat treatment is performed at excessively high temperatures, the temperature range of the strengthening heat treatment is limited to 700°C or lower.

[0148] Next, a color printing layer 213 is laminated on the coating 212, which has undergone a heat-strengthening treatment. The color printing layer 213 is provided to achieve the basic color of the door 20, and can be provided in various colors such as black, burgundy, pink, ivory and gold.

[0149] Meanwhile, in this invention, the operation of forming a color printing layer 213 and then etching the color printing layer 213 with a fiber laser is introduced to ensure the visibility of the door 20.

[0150] For example, after the color printing layer 213 is formed and before the logo / UI printing layer 214 is formed, an etching process can be performed using a fiber laser to remove the coating 212 and the color printing layer 213.

[0151] The present invention aims to solve the problems of poor stains on the printed layer and the decline in printing quality due to glass damage by controlling the frequency of the fiber laser to 50 to 100 Hz, and to ensure the surface quality of the door.

[0152] Considering cost and productivity depending on the process load, the etching process can be performed in 10 to 60 seconds.

[0153] Next, the logo / UI printing layer 214 is formed adjacent to the glass 211 and stacked on the upper surface of the color printing layer 213.

[0154] The logo / UI printing layer 214 can be provided on the door 20 as a layer for implementing a logo or user interface.

[0155] Furthermore, the manufacturing method of the garment care device according to the disclosed embodiments may also include forming a protective layer on the upper surface of the label / UI printing layer. The protective layer 215 may comprise one or more of the following: metal oxides, metal nitrides, metal oxynitrides, and combinations thereof.

[0156] The visibility and conductivity of the door 20, based on the material constituting the coating 212 of the control panel 210 according to the disclosed embodiment, will be described in detail below. The examples described below are provided merely to aid in understanding the invention, and the spirit of the invention is not limited to the examples described below.

[0157] SiN will be used through PVD sputtering. x and SiNO x After the series of coating materials, which are the main components, are deposited on the glass substrate, a coating is formed on the glass substrate through a series of processes such as cutting, CNC machining, and heat treatment. At this time, the heat treatment is performed at 665°C for 10 minutes.

[0158] Next, a color-printed layer with colors according to Tables 1 to 3 is formed using a single-color printing process. Then, a laser marking process is performed at a speed of 1700 m / s, a frequency of 70 Hz, and 80% power to etch the coating and color-printed layer. The logo / UI printing layer is then bonded to the glass together with the color-printed layer. Finally, the door 20 of the garment care device 1 is manufactured by layering the top protective layer.

[0159] The results of the reflectivity, transmittance, color difference, and conductivity tests (applied from an insulation tester at 1000V) of the front and coated surfaces of the door glass are shown in Tables 1 to 3 below.

[0160] In Tables 1 to 3, L refers to the brightness index of the color, and a* and b* refer to the chromaticity index of the color.

[0161] [Table 1]

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[0163] [Table 2]

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[0165] [Table 3]

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[0167] Referring to Tables 1 to 3, when silicon nitride (SiN) is included... x ) or silicon nitride oxide (SiNO x When the coating is applied to the door glass according to the invention, it can be seen that both reflectivity and transmittance have a complementary relationship, thereby improving visibility.

[0168] Specifically, in Examples 1 through 6, it was found that the reflectivity was 70% or less and the transmittance was 20% or more.

[0169] Furthermore, in all Examples 1 to 6, the physical property criteria required to resolve faults caused by electrical conduction were confirmed to be met because the resistance measured when 1000V was applied from the insulation tester was 500MΩ or greater.

[0170] Meanwhile, Comparative Example 1 uses SiO2 and Nb2O5 as coating materials, and it was found that the resistance measured when 1000V was applied from the insulation tester was 0.5MΩ.

[0171] As described above, the control panel according to the disclosed embodiments can provide a garment care device that not only solves the problem of failure due to electrical conduction but also ensures reflectivity and transmittance by using silicon nitride or silicon nitride, which are insulating materials, as the reflective layer. This garment care device is capable of matching indoor colors.

[0172] Furthermore, the control panel according to the disclosed embodiments can employ a method of forming a coating on the entire surface of the mother glass, followed by processing and printing, thereby minimizing differences between final products and ensuring process efficiency.

[0173] Specific embodiments have been shown and described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and those skilled in the art will be able to make various modifications to the invention without departing from the spirit of the invention as described in the appended claims.

[0174] Industrial applicability

[0175] According to one aspect of the garment care device and its manufacturing method, a garment care device and its manufacturing method can be provided that not only ensures the reflectivity and visibility of the door, but also solves the problem of malfunctions caused by electrical conduction.

[0176] Therefore, it can meet consumers' needs for interior color matching of clothing care equipment.

Claims

1. A garment care device, comprising: The main building includes a garment care room; as well as The door is rotatably connected to the body and includes a control panel on its front surface. The control panel includes: Glass; A coating is provided on the upper surface of the glass, the coating comprising SiN... x or SiNO x One or more groups formed by their combination; A first printed layer is laminated on the upper surface of the coating, the coating and the first printed layer including a gap; and A second printed layer is provided adjacent to the glass, stacked on the upper surface of the first printed layer and by filling the gaps between the coating and the first printed layer. The control panel described therein has a reflectivity of 70% or less and a transmittance of 20% or more. The first printed layer is provided to achieve the basic color of the door, and In the second printed layer, the logo or user interface is implemented.

2. The garment care device according to claim 1, wherein the coating further comprises components selected from Al x O y 、Nb x O y and SiO x One or more groups that make up a group.

3. The garment care device according to claim 1, wherein the coating further comprises one or more nanoparticles selected from the group consisting of Si, Ni, Cr, Nb, Zr, Co, Ti and Ag.

4. The garment care device according to claim 1, wherein SiN x or SiNO x The content is in the range of 70 to 90 wt%.

5. The garment care device according to claim 1, wherein the coating has a thickness of 30 to 100 nm.

6. The garment care device according to claim 1, wherein the resistance of the coating is 500 MΩ or greater when 1000 V is applied from an insulation tester.

7. The garment care device according to claim 1, wherein the reflectivity of the control panel is in the range of 20% to 70%, and its transmittance is in the range of 20% to 70%.

8. The garment care device according to claim 1, wherein the glass has a thickness of 2 to 6 mm.

9. The garment care device of claim 1, wherein the control panel further comprises a protective layer formed on the upper surface of the second printed layer.

10. The garment care device according to claim 9, wherein the protective layer is made of one or more selected from the group consisting of metal oxides, metal nitrides, metal nitrides and combinations thereof.

11. The garment care device of claim 1, wherein the first printed layer is provided as black, burgundy, pink, ivory, and gold.

12. The garment care device of claim 1, wherein the door is provided with a width of 18 to 25 inches.

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