Shoe care device

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a shoe care device capable of caring for various forms of shoes is provided. The shoe care device of an embodiment of the present invention includes a case forming an internal space in which a shoe is accommodated, and a separation portion disposed in the internal space and having a first state in which air is discharged downward from a front region in a front-rear direction of the internal space and a second state in which air is discharged forward from a middle region in the front-rear direction of the internal space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a shoe care device that has at least one function: storing shoes and sterilizing or cleaning shoes. Background Technology

[0002] Shoe cabinets, typically placed in the entryway, are used to organize and store various types of shoes.

[0003] However, when shoes that are wet or sweaty are stored in a shoe cabinet, the increased humidity inside the cabinet can cause the shoes to deteriorate and potentially shorten their lifespan. In recent years, in particular, with the increasing demand for high-end shoes, proper shoe care techniques to extend their lifespan have gained significant attention.

[0004] In addition, since shoes are frequently used outdoors, they are easily contaminated by dust, bacteria, and viruses. Therefore, from a hygiene perspective, it is very important for households to regularly disinfect or clean their shoes. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a shoe care device that can more effectively perform sterilization and / or dust removal on shoes of various shapes.

[0007] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a shoe care device that can change the position and / or direction of the exhaled air according to the shape of the shoe.

[0008] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a shoe care device that can more effectively expel air into the shoe.

[0009] The objectives of this invention are not limited to those mentioned above. Other objectives and advantages of the invention not mentioned can be understood from the following description, and will become even clearer through embodiments of the invention. Furthermore, it is obvious that the objectives and advantages of the invention can be achieved by the means set forth in the claims and combinations thereof.

[0010] Technical solutions to the problem

[0011] A shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a separation section disposed within the internal space accommodating the shoe, wherein the position and direction of air expulsion are variable.

[0012] A shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a separation section that divides the internal space containing the shoe into two partitions in the vertical direction and whose length in the front-back direction can vary.

[0013] An embodiment of the shoe care device of the present invention includes: a housing forming an internal space for accommodating shoes; and a separation section disposed in the internal space, having a first state and a second state, wherein in the first state air is expelled downward from the front region in the front-rear direction of the internal space, and in the second state air is expelled forward from the middle region in the front-rear direction of the internal space.

[0014] The separating portion of a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a first plate, a plate connecting portion, and a second plate. The first plate is coupled to the housing at the rear of the internal space and may have a first plate outlet for expelling air formed on its front side. The plate connecting portion may be rotatably coupled to the first plate. The second plate is rotatably coupled to the plate connecting portion and may have a second plate outlet for expelling air formed on its bottom surface.

[0015] In one embodiment of the shoe care device of the present invention, the plate connecting portion can be rotatably coupled to the upper front portion of the first plate and the upper rear portion of the second plate.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first state of the shoe care device can be a state in which the second plate is located in front of the first plate. In another embodiment of the present invention, the second state of the shoe care device can be a state in which the second plate is located above the first plate.

[0017] A shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include an internal panel disposed at the upper rear of the lower region of the separation section in the internal space, with the upper end positioned in front of the lower end. Additionally, a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include an exhaust fan disposed between the internal panel and the inner surface of the housing, exhausting air into a plate flow path formed inside the separation section.

[0018] In one embodiment of the shoe care device of the present invention, the inner panel may be formed with an inner panel outlet to allow air to be discharged in a downward inclined direction.

[0019] The shoe care device of one embodiment of the present invention may further include an electrical assembly, which is disposed on the lower side of the internal space and discharges air into the internal space.

[0020] A shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a housing forming an internal space for accommodating shoes; and a separation section dividing the internal space into an upper first section and a lower second section, wherein an airflow path for expelling air into the internal space is formed therein, and the length in the front-to-back direction is variable.

[0021] In one embodiment of the shoe care device of the present invention, the separating part can expel air downward when the length in the front-back direction is a first length, and can expel air forward when the length in the front-back direction is a second length shorter than the first length.

[0022] The separating portion of the shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a first plate, a plate connecting portion, and a second plate.

[0023] In this case, when the second plate is in front of the first plate, the length of the separation portion in the front-back direction can be the first length.

[0024] In this case, when the second plate is located above the first plate, the length of the separation portion in the front-back direction can be the second length.

[0025] Invention Effects

[0026] The shoe care device of one embodiment of the present invention can more effectively perform various care actions on shoes of various shapes.

[0027] In addition, a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention can expel air from an appropriate position and in an appropriate direction according to the shape of the shoe.

[0028] In addition, a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention can more effectively expel air into the shoe.

[0029] In the following description of specific embodiments, the specific effects of the present invention will be described together with the effects described above. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 2 Is to make Figure 1 The image shows a front view of a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention with the plurality of doors open.

[0032] Figure 3 Is Figure 1 The image shown is a perspective view of a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the state in which the door and the front panel of the electrical assembly have been removed.

[0033] Figure 4 It is shown Figure 1 A diagram showing a portion of the back of a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 5 It is shown Figure 1 The diagram shows a portion of the shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention in a separated state, with the first care device and the second care device separated.

[0035] Figure 6 It is to remove Figure 1 The image shows a perspective view of the states of a plurality of doors of the first care device of a shoe care apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the unfolded state of the first and second separation parts of a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the first and second separation sections of a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention in an unfolded state.

[0038] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 An enlarged view of part 132A.

[0039] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the folded state of the first and second separation parts of a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of the folded state of the first and second separation parts of a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 12 This is a diagram showing the placement of a boot in the first care device of a shoe care apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 13 This is a diagram showing the placement of a sports shoe in the first care device of a shoe care apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The foregoing objects, features, and advantages will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to readily implement the technical concept of the present invention. In describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of relevant known technologies will be omitted if they are deemed to obscure the essence of the invention. Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same or similar constituent elements.

[0044] Although terms such as "first," "second," etc. are used to describe multiple constituent elements, these terms are only used to distinguish one constituent element from other constituent elements. Unless otherwise specified, the first constituent element can also be the second constituent element.

[0045] In the following text, the phrase "arbitrary structure is arranged on the upper (or lower) part" of a constituent element or on the upper (or lower) part of a constituent element" can not only indicate that the arbitrary structure is connected to the top (or bottom) surface of the constituent element, but also indicate that other structures may be provided between the constituent element and the arbitrary structure arranged on (or below) the constituent element.

[0046] Furthermore, when a constituent element is described as being "connected", "combined", or "linked" with other constituent elements, it should be understood that the constituent elements can be directly connected or linked to each other, or other constituent elements can be "interspersed" between each constituent element, or each constituent element can be "connected", "combined", or "linked" through other constituent elements.

[0047] Throughout the specification, unless otherwise expressly stated in the context, singular expressions may include plural expressions. In this application, terms such as “constituting” or “comprising” should not be construed as including all the various constituent elements or steps described in the specification, but rather as excluding some constituent elements or steps, and may include additional constituent elements or steps.

[0048] The following describes several embodiments of the shoe care device of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The shoe care device 1 may include a first care device 10 and a second care device 30. The first care device 10 may include a first housing 11, a first-1 door 121, and a first-2 door 122. The second care device 30 may include a second housing 31, a second-1 door 321, and a second-2 door 322. The shoe care device 1 may also include a display unit 40.

[0050] The first care device 10 can be disposed at the lower part of the shoe care device 1. The first care device 10 can perform at least one of the following actions on the shoes disposed inside: cleaning, sterilization, deodorization, dehumidification, drying, and coating. In this case, the sterilization action can include at least one of ultraviolet sterilization and steam sterilization. Ultraviolet sterilization can be the irradiation of short-wave ultraviolet light with a wavelength of approximately 100 to 280 nm. Steam sterilization can be a sterilization action using steam generated by heating water. Steam can be generated by heating water to 100°C. Furthermore, the temperature of the generated steam can be between 40°C and 50°C.

[0051] The first care device 10 can be a device that performs multiple actions (i.e., decontamination, sterilization, deodorization, dehumidification, drying, and coating, etc.) within a relatively short period of time to remove contaminants from shoes housed inside. For example, the first care device can sequentially perform actions within a specified time (e.g., 40 minutes) such as removing contaminants such as dust adhering to the surface of the shoes housed inside, sterilization and deodorization using short-wave ultraviolet light and photocatalysts, sterilization using steam, dehumidification and drying, and coating for waterproofing, etc. That is, the first care device 10 can be named an intensive care device.

[0052] The first housing 11 of the first care device 10 can form the appearance of the first care device 10. The first housing 11 can have a hexahedral shape with an opening on the front.

[0053] The first-1 door 121 and the first-2 door 122 of the first nursing device 10 can be configured on the front of the first housing 11.

[0054] The second care device 30 can be disposed on the upper part of the first care device 10. The second care device 30 can perform at least one of the following actions in the space where the shoes are disposed: sterilization, ventilation, and humidity regulation. The sterilization action can be performed using the aforementioned short-wave ultraviolet light or using a photocatalytic filter.

[0055] The second care device 30 can be a device that routinely performs necessary actions to prevent deformation of the shoes stored inside. The second care device 30 can be named a routine care device or a light care device.

[0056] The second housing 31 of the second care device 30 can form the appearance of the second care device 30. The second housing 31 can have a hexahedral shape with an opening on the front.

[0057] The second nursing device's second-1 door 321 (first upper door) and second-2 door 322 can be configured on the front of the second housing 31.

[0058] The display unit 40 can display the current operating status of the shoe care device 1 or whether there is any abnormality. The display unit 40 can be disposed at the lower part of the second-second door 322.

[0059] For ease of explanation, in the shoe care device 1, the face or direction in which the plurality of doors 121, 122, 321, 322 are arranged is defined as the front or front, and the opposite face or direction is defined as the back or rear.

[0060] Figure 2 Is to make Figure 1The image shows a front view of a plurality of doors of a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention in an open state.

[0061] A first internal space IS1 for storing shoes can be formed in the upper part of the first nursing device 10, and an electrical assembly can be disposed in the lower part of the first internal space IS1. An electrical assembly front panel 201 can be disposed on the front of the space where the electrical assembly is disposed. That is, the first housing 11 can form the first internal space IS1 and the space where the electrical assembly is disposed, and the front of the space where the electrical assembly is disposed can be covered by the electrical assembly front panel 201.

[0062] The space for configuring the electrical assembly can be equipped with a plurality of devices for removing moisture from the air, a plurality of devices for expelling the dehumidified air into the first internal space IS1 and the second internal space IS2, a water supply tank 271, and a drainage tank 272, etc.

[0063] The first care device 10 may include at least one first separation portion that divides the first internal space IS1. The at least one first separation portion may include a separation portion that divides the first internal space IS1 in the left-right direction and the up-down direction.

[0064] As shown in the embodiment, the first internal space IS1 can be divided by a first-1 separating portion 131, a first-2 separating portion 132, and a first-3 separating portion. The first-1 separating portion 131 can divide the first internal space IS1 in the left-right direction. The first-1 separating portion 131 can be disposed in the middle part of the first internal space IS1 in the left-right direction. The first-2 separating portion 132 and the first-3 separating portion can divide the first internal space IS1 in the up-down direction, respectively.

[0065] The second care device 30 may be equipped with a second internal space IS2 for storing shoes. That is, the second housing 31 may form the second internal space IS2 for storing shoes.

[0066] The second care device 30 may include at least one second separation portion that divides the second internal space IS2. The second separation portion may include at least one separation portion that divides the second internal space IS2 in the vertical direction.

[0067] As shown in the embodiment, the second internal space IS2 can be divided in the vertical direction by the second-1 separation part 331, the second-2 separation part 332 and the second-3 separation part 333.

[0068] Figure 3 Is Figure 1 The image shown is a perspective view of the shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the state in which the doors 121, 122, 321, 322 and the front panel 201 of the electrical assembly are removed. Figure 3 The arrows in the diagram indicate airflow.

[0069] As described above, an electrical installation unit 20 is disposed in the lower part inside the first care device 10. The electrical installation unit 20 may be formed separately from the first care device 10 or may be included in the first care device 10. In this specification, the description is based on an embodiment in which the electrical installation unit 20 is included in the first care device 10.

[0070] The electrical assembly 20 can allow fluid to flow. That is, the electrical assembly 20 can supply fluid to the first internal space IS1 and / or the second internal space IS2. Alternatively, the electrical assembly 20 can also draw fluid from the first internal space IS1 and / or the second internal space IS2. Here, the fluid can be a substance including air, steam, or components required for shoe care.

[0071] The electrical assembly 20 draws in air, removes moisture from the drawn-in air, and then expels the moisture-free air.

[0072] The air expelled from the electrical assembly 20 can be discharged into the first internal space IS1 of the first care device 10 and / or the second internal space IS2 of the second care device 30. For this purpose, a first flow path connecting the main fan of the electrical assembly 20 and the first internal space IS1 and a second flow path connecting the main fan of the electrical assembly 20 and the second internal space IS2 can be formed.

[0073] The air inside the first internal space IS1 can be re-drawn into the electrical assembly section. For this purpose, a recirculation flow path can be formed that runs through the first internal space IS1 and the space where the electrical assembly section 20 is located.

[0074] The second nursing device 30 may include a second discharge section 35, which receives air discharged from the electrical assembly section 20 and discharges it into the second internal space IS2. The second discharge section 35 may be disposed on the rear lower side of the second internal space IS2 formed by the second housing 31.

[0075] Additionally, the second care device 30 may include a recirculating filter 36 for removing harmful substances from the air in the second interior space IS2. The recirculating filter 36 may be disposed on the inner side of the second housing 31. Figure 3 The diagram shows a single recirculating filter 36, but there can be multiple recirculating filters 36. For example, another recirculating filter can be configured in... Figure 3 The opposite side of the circulating filter 36.

[0076] Additionally, the second care device 30 may include a front exhaust section 37 that discharges air from the second internal space IS2 to the outside. The front exhaust section 37 may be disposed on the upper front of the second housing 31.

[0077] Furthermore, the front-to-back angle of at least one of the plurality of separation sections 331, 332, and 333 of the second nursing device 30 can be varied. When the plurality of separation sections are configured such that the front-to-back angle can be varied, the front-to-back angle of each of the plurality of separation sections can be varied independently. Because the front-to-back angle of at least one of the plurality of separation sections 331, 332, and 333 can be varied, the airflow pattern inside the second internal space IS2 can be varied in many ways, thus even ventilation can be achieved in the corners inside the second internal space IS2.

[0078] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a first care device 10, which includes an electrical assembly 20 and forms a first internal space IS1 for arranging shoes; and a second care device 30, disposed on the upper part of the first care device 10 and forming a second internal space IS2 for arranging shoes. The electrical assembly 20 may be disposed on the lower part of the first care device 10, and the first internal space IS1 may be formed on the upper part of the space where the electrical assembly 20 is disposed. The first care device 10 can perform at least one of the following actions on the shoes arranged in the first internal space IS1 with relatively high intensity in a relatively short time: cleaning, sterilization, deodorization, dehumidification, drying, and coating. The second care device 30 can perform at least one of the following actions on the second internal space IS2 with relatively low intensity in a relatively long time: sterilization, ventilation, and dehumidification.

[0079] At this point, "relatively high intensity" refers to situations where the temperature of the steam used in the sterilization process is relatively higher, or the intensity of the ultraviolet light used in the sterilization process is relatively stronger, or the intensity of the airflow applied to the shoe is relatively stronger, etc.

[0080] Therefore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, shoes can be stored for a long time without deformation while quickly removing the source of dirt from them. Furthermore, the shoe care device can be compactly designed and thus embedded in the entryway space.

[0081] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a single electrical assembly can supply dehumidified air to both shoe care devices. Therefore, the overall size of the shoe care device can be reduced.

[0082] Figure 4 It is shown Figure 1 The figure shown is a partial view of the back of a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The shoe care device may include a first care device 10, a second care device 30, and an upper and lower connecting portion 50. The upper and lower connecting portion 50 may include an upper and lower connecting rod 51 and a plurality of upper and lower connecting screws 521, 522, 523, and 524.

[0083] like Figure 4As shown, a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention may have a configuration in which a first care device 10 and a second care device 30 are stacked together.

[0084] The upper and lower joint 50 can connect the stacked first care device 10 and second care device 30. The upper and lower joint 50 can be disposed on the back of the shoe care device 1.

[0085] The upper and lower connecting rod 51 is disposed at the connection between the first nursing device 10 and the second nursing device 30. Part of it may be located behind the first nursing device 10, and part of it may be located behind the second nursing device 30. When viewed from the rear, the upper and lower connecting rod 51 may have an H-shaped form with a relatively longer length in the left-right direction and a relatively shorter length in the up-down direction.

[0086] A plurality of upper and lower connecting screws 521, 522, 523, and 524 engage the first nursing device 10 or the second nursing device 30 with the upper and lower connecting rods 51, thereby achieving mutual fixation. The plurality of upper and lower connecting screws 521 and 523 engage the upper and lower connecting rods 51 and the second nursing device 30, and the plurality of upper and lower connecting screws 522 and 524 engage the upper and lower connecting rods 51 and the first nursing device 10. The plurality of upper and lower connecting screws 521 and 522 can be positioned on the right side when viewed from the rear, and the plurality of upper and lower connecting screws 523 and 524 can be positioned on the left side when viewed from the rear.

[0087] Figure 5 It is shown Figure 1 This diagram shows a portion of the shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention in a separated state, with the first care device 10 and the second care device 30 separated.

[0088] A plurality of first signal contacts 141 and 142 may be disposed on the top surface of the first housing 11 of the first nursing device 10. A plurality of second signal contacts 341 and 342 may be disposed on the bottom surface of the second housing 31 of the second nursing device 30.

[0089] When the second nursing device 30 is stacked on top of the first nursing device 10, a plurality of first signal contacts 141, 142 and a plurality of second signal contacts 341, 342 can make contact respectively. Signals are transmitted through the plurality of first signal contacts 141, 142 and the plurality of second signal contacts 341, 342, and the first nursing device 10 and the second nursing device 30 can send and receive necessary signals (data) from each other.

[0090] Furthermore, a first discharge section 15 may be disposed on the upper part of the first nursing device 10. When the second nursing device 30 is stacked on the top surface of the first nursing device 10, the first discharge section 15 may be connected to the second discharge section 35 of the second nursing device 30. Therefore, air discharged from the electrical assembly 20 can be discharged into the second internal space IS2 through the first discharge section 15 of the first nursing device 10 and the second discharge section 35 of the second nursing device 30.

[0091] and Figures 1 to 5 Unlike the illustrated embodiment, in one embodiment of the present invention, the shoe care device 1 can use the first care device 10 alone. In this case, the first discharge portion 15 can be used to dehumidify the space where the shoe care device 1 is installed (e.g., an entryway space).

[0092] Figure 6 It is to remove Figure 1 The figure shows a perspective view of the state of the doors 121 and 122 of the first care device 10 of the shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0093] The first care device 10 may include a plurality of separation sections 131-1, 132-1, 133-1 and a plurality of internal panels 161, 162, 163, 164. Although not shown, the first care device 10 may also include a plurality of exhaust fans disposed behind each of the plurality of internal panels 161, 162, 163, 164.

[0094] The configuration and function of the first-1 separation section 131-1, the first-2 separation section 132-1, and the first-3 separation section 133-1 can be compared with... Figure 2 The functions of the first-1 separation section 131, the first-2 separation section 132, and the first-3 separation section 133 described herein are essentially the same.

[0095] However, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the lengths of the first-second separating portion 132-1 and / or the first-third separating portion 133-1 in the front-back direction can be varied. For example, as Figure 6 As shown, the first-2 separating portion 132-1 and / or the first-3 separating portion 133-1 are folded so that a portion of the first-2 separating portion 132-1 and / or the first-3 separating portion 133-1 is placed on top of the remaining portion, thereby reducing their relative length in the front-to-back direction. Alternatively, the first-2 separating portion 132-1 and / or the first-3 separating portion 133-1 are unfolded so that their relative length in the front-to-back direction is increased.

[0096] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the direction and position of air expulsion from the first-2 separating section 132-1 and / or the first-3 separating section 133-1 can be varied. For example, the first-2 separating section 132-1 and / or the first-3 separating section 133-1 may expel air downwards from the front region in the front-rear direction of the first internal space IS1 of the first nursing device 10, or expel air forwards from the middle region in the front-rear direction of the first internal space IS1 of the first nursing device 10.

[0097] In this specification, the front region of the first interior space IS1 in the front-back direction refers to the front partition when the first interior space IS1 is divided into three sections in the front-back direction. Similarly, the middle region of the first interior space IS1 in the front-back direction refers to the middle partition when the first interior space IS1 is divided into three sections in the front-back direction. Finally, the rear region of the first interior space IS1 in the front-back direction refers to the rear region when the first interior space IS1 is divided into three sections in the front-back direction.

[0098] Each of the plurality of internal panels 161, 162, 163, and 164 can be disposed on the upper rear side of each partition separated by the plurality of separation sections 131-1, 132-1, and 133-1. An airflow path and space for an exhaust fan can be formed between each of the plurality of internal panels 161, 162, 163, and 164 and the first housing 11. Furthermore, each of the plurality of internal panels 161, 162, 163, and 164 can be configured to form an acute angle with the inner surface of the first housing 11. That is, each of the plurality of internal panels 161, 162, 163, and 164 can be configured with its upper end positioned forward than its lower end.

[0099] Furthermore, each of the plurality of internal panels 161, 162, 163, and 164 may have an internal panel discharge section. That is, each of the plurality of internal panels 161, 162, 163, and 164 performs the function of discharging air from the rear region of the first internal space IS1 (more specifically, each of the plurality of partitions) in a downward-sloping direction. The direction of air discharge can be adjusted by the relative position of the discharge fan and the internal panel discharge section at the rear of the plurality of internal panels 161, 162, 163, and 164.

[0100] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the first-second separation section 132-1 of a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention in an unfolded state. The first-second separation section 132-1 may include a first plate 1321, a second plate 1322, and a plate connecting section 1323.

[0101] The first plate 1321 can be fixed to the first housing via the first internal panel 161. Figure 6 (11). Although not shown, according to the embodiment, the first plate 1321 can be directly fixed to the first housing ( Figure 6 11). More specifically, the first plate 1321 can be made of the first housing ( Figure 6 The first internal space IS1 formed by (11) is fixed to the rear of the first box ( Figure 6 (11).

[0102] The second plate 1322 can be connected to the first plate 1321 via the plate connecting part 1323. In the unfolded state, the second plate 1322 can be positioned in front of the first plate 1321.

[0103] The plate connecting part 1323 can be rotatably connected to the first plate 1321 and the second plate 1322 respectively.

[0104] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the first-second separation section 132-1 of a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention in an unfolded state. Figure 9 yes Figure 8 An enlarged view of part 132A.

[0105] A first plate flow path AP1 can be formed inside the first plate 1321, and a second plate flow path AP2 can be formed inside the second plate 1322. A second plate discharge section 13224 for discharging air can be formed on the bottom surface of the second plate 1322.

[0106] The plate connecting portion 1323 can be rotatably connected to the upper front part of the first plate 1321 and the upper rear part of the second plate 1322. As a result, the upper front part of the first plate 1321 and the upper rear part of the second plate 1322 are fixed by the plate connecting portion 1323. In this state, the lower front part of the first plate 1321 supports the lower rear part of the second plate 1322, thus maintaining the top surface of the second plate 1322 and the top surface of the first plate 1321 as connected surfaces.

[0107] With the first-second separation section 132-1 extended, the first plate flow path AP1 formed on the first plate 1321 and the second plate flow path AP2 formed on the second plate 1322 can be connected to each other. Therefore, with the first-second separation section 132-1 extended, the flow path AP2 from the electrical assembly section ( Figure 3 The air expelled from the first plate flow path AP1 and the second plate flow path AP2 can be discharged to the second plate discharge section 13224. That is, when the first-second separation section 132-1 is in the unfolded state, the first-second separation section 132-1 can discharge air downward from the front area of ​​the first internal space IP1.

[0108] The first plate flow path AP1 and the second plate flow path AP2 are configured such that, when the first-second separation section 132-1 is deployed, the cross-sectional area of ​​the portion in contact with each other is larger than the other portions. That is, the first plate flow path AP1 can be configured such that the cross-sectional area of ​​its front end is larger than the other portions. Due to this structure, when the first-second separation section 132-1 is deployed, the airflow from the first plate flow path AP1 to the second plate flow path AP2 can become smooth.

[0109] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the folded state of the first-second separation section 132-1 of a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of the folded state of the first-second separation section 132-1 of a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0110] As described above, the plate connecting portion 1323 can be rotatably connected to the upper front part of the first plate 1321 and simultaneously rotatably connected to the upper rear part of the second plate 1322. Therefore, the second plate 1322 can rotate upwards about the plate connecting portion 1323. With the first-second separation portion 132-1 folded, the second plate 1322 can be positioned above the first plate 1321. An air-expelling portion 13214 can be formed on the front side of the first plate 1321.

[0111] With the first and second separation sections 132-1 folded, from the electrical assembly section ( Figure 3 The air expelled from the first plate (20) is discharged through the first plate flow path AP1 to the first plate discharge section 13214. That is, with the first-second separation section 132-1 folded, the first plate 132-1 discharges air forward from the middle region in the front-rear direction of the first internal space IS1. In addition, as described above, the first plate flow path AP1 may have a structure in which the cross-sectional area widens as it approaches the first plate discharge section 13214. Therefore, the air discharged from the first plate discharge section 13214 can diffuse more widely.

[0112] Although not shown, the first-third separating section 133-1 may have the same... Figures 7 to 11 It has the same configuration as the first and second separation sections 132-1 shown.

[0113] Figure 12 This is a diagram showing the placement of a boot in the first care device 10 of a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 13 This is a diagram showing a sports shoe placed in the first care device 10 of a shoe care device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0114] When a boot is placed in the first internal space IS1 of the first care device 10, the first-second separation section 132-1 can expel air forward from the middle area in the front-rear direction of the first internal space IS1. Therefore, contaminants adhering to the journal portion of the boot can be removed, and the journal portion of the boot can be coated as appropriate.

[0115] When a sports shoe is placed in the first internal space IS1 of the first care device 10, the first-2 separation section 132-1 can expel air downwards from the front area of ​​the first internal space IS1. Therefore, dust or sweat can be removed from the inside of the sports shoe more effectively.

[0116] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, due to the operation of the first exhaust fan 171, the amount of air exhausted through the first-second separation section 132-1 can be increased.

[0117] Furthermore, the first exhaust fan 171 and the first internal panel 161 can exhaust air at an angle downwards from the rear of the first internal space IS1. That is, the first exhaust fan 171 and the first internal panel 161 can exhaust air towards the toe portion of the boot. Therefore, the shoe care device of one embodiment of the present invention can more effectively perform actions such as removing contaminants or coatings from the boot's neck portion and toe portion.

[0118] Therefore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, shoes of various shapes can be cared for more effectively.

[0119] The present invention has been described above with reference to the exemplary accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments and drawings described in this specification, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention. Furthermore, even if the effects of the structure of the present invention are not explicitly described in the description of the embodiments of the present invention, the effects that can be predicted by the structure should obviously be recognized.

Claims

1. A shoe care device, wherein, include: The box-like structure forms the internal space to accommodate the shoes; as well as A separation unit, disposed in the internal space, has a first state and a second state. In the first state, air is discharged downward from the front region in the front-rear direction of the internal space, and in the second state, air is discharged forward from the middle region in the front-rear direction of the internal space. The separation section includes: The first plate is attached to the box body at the rear of the internal space, and has an air outlet formed on the front. The plate connecting portion is rotatably coupled to the first plate; and The second plate is rotatably connected to the plate and has an air outlet on its bottom surface.

2. The shoe care device according to claim 1, wherein, The plate connecting portion is rotatably coupled to the upper front part of the first plate and the upper rear part of the second plate.

3. The shoe care device according to claim 1, wherein, The first state is when the second plate is in front of the first plate, and the second state is when the second plate is above the first plate.

4. The shoe care device according to claim 1, wherein, Also includes: An internal panel is disposed at the upper rear part of the area below the separation part in the internal space, and is configured such that the upper end is in front of the lower end; as well as An exhaust fan is positioned between the inner panel and the inner surface of the housing to exhaust air into the plate flow path formed inside the separation section.

5. The shoe care device according to claim 4, wherein, The internal panel has an internal panel outlet to allow air to be expelled in a downward-sloping direction.

6. The shoe care device according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes an electrical assembly, which is disposed on the lower side of the internal space and ejects air into the internal space.

7. A shoe care device, wherein, include: The box-like structure forms the internal space to accommodate the shoes; as well as The separation section divides the internal space into an upper first section and a lower second section, and forms a flow path inside for discharging air into the internal space, the length of which can vary in the front-to-back direction; The separation section discharges air downwards when its length in the front-back direction is a first length, and discharges air forwards when its length in the front-back direction is a second length shorter than the first length. The separation section includes: The first plate is attached to the box body at the rear of the internal space, and has an air outlet formed on the front. The plate connecting portion is rotatably coupled to the first plate; and The second plate is rotatably connected to the plate and has an air outlet on its bottom surface.

8. The shoe care device according to claim 7, wherein, The plate connecting portion is rotatably coupled to the upper front part of the first plate and the upper rear part of the second plate.

9. The shoe care device according to claim 7, wherein, When the second plate is in front of the first plate, the length of the separation part in the front-back direction is the first length; when the second plate is above the first plate, the length of the separation part in the front-back direction is the second length.

10. The shoe care device according to claim 7, wherein, Also includes: An internal panel is disposed at the upper rear part of the area below the separation part in the internal space, and is configured such that the upper end is in front of the lower end; as well as An exhaust fan is positioned between the inner panel and the inner surface of the housing to exhaust air into the plate flow path formed inside the separation section.

11. The shoe care device according to claim 10, wherein, The internal panel has an internal panel outlet to allow air to be expelled in a downward-sloping direction.

12. The shoe care device according to claim 7, wherein, It also includes an electrical assembly, which is disposed on the lower side of the internal space and ejects air into the internal space.

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