Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present invention provides a laundry treating apparatus including a body forming a treating space in which laundry is received, and a front opening; a door opening and closing the front opening of the body, and forming an inner space and a communication passage on an inner side, the communication passage connecting an inner side end of the communication passage facing the inner opening of the body and an outer side end of the communication passage facing an outer opening of the body; a shutter member disposed on the communication passage to be rotatable with reference to a shutter rotation shaft extending in an up-and-down direction, and forming a through passage connecting the inner side end of the communication passage and the outer side end of the communication passage according to the disposition; a moving member disposed in the inner space, connected to the shutter member at a position spaced apart from the shutter rotation shaft, and linearly moving in a left-and-right direction of the door to rotate the shutter member; and a driving assembly disposed in the inner space to linearly move the moving member in the left-and-right direction of the door.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of Chinese Patent Application No. 201880088421.0, filed on December 7, 2018, entitled "Laundry Treating Apparatus." TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present application relates to a laundry treating apparatus that supplies air to laundry. BACKGROUND

[0003] Laundry treating apparatus refers to all apparatuses for managing or treating laundry (e.g., washing, drying, de-wrinkling, etc. of laundry) in a home or a laundry shop, etc. For example, the laundry treating apparatus can be a washing machine for washing laundry, a dryer for drying laundry, a washer-dryer having both washing and drying functions, a refresher for refreshing laundry, a steamer for removing unnecessary wrinkles of laundry, etc.

[0004] More specifically, the refresher is an apparatus for making laundry more comfortable and fresh, which performs functions of drying laundry, perfuming laundry, preventing static electricity from occurring in laundry, removing wrinkles of laundry, etc. The steamer is generally an apparatus that simply supplies steam to laundry to remove wrinkles of laundry, which is different from a general iron in that a hot plate does not contact laundry, thereby being able to remove wrinkles of laundry finely. Among known laundry treating apparatuses, there is one that has both functions of the refresher and the steamer, which can perform functions of de-wrinkling and de-odorizing, etc. of internally accommodated laundry using steam and hot air.

[0005] Also, among known apparatuses, a hanger rod for hanging laundry is provided in a treating chamber, thereby supplying steam to the treating chamber or circulating air in the treating chamber and supplying hot air in a state in which laundry is hung.

[0006] [Prior Art Document]

[0007] [Patent Document]

[0008] Korean Patent No. 10-1525568 SUMMARY

[0009] Problems to be Solved

[0010] There is a problem in the related art that the possibility of more diverse functions being performed is limited based on the functions of the components and the combination of diverse air flow paths. A first object of the present application is to solve such a problem.

[0011] A second object of the present application is to supply external air to laundry as needed, thereby enabling the laundry treating apparatus to perform more diverse functions.

[0012] A third object of the present invention is to enable the flow path change control with an effective structure.

[0013] A fourth object of the present invention is to provide an opening and closing structure for outside air inflow and outflow with effective control and operation performance.

[0014] A fifth object of the present invention is to minimize the resistance of outside air inflow and outflow, form a neat appearance, and improve the door use convenience from the user's perspective while achieving the objects.

[0015] Technical solution to solve the problem

[0016] To achieve the objects, a laundry treating apparatus of the technical solution of the present invention includes a cabinet forming a treating space to accommodate laundry, a duct having an inner air flow path and an outside air flow path, the inner air flow path guiding inner air to be sucked from the treating space and discharged to the treating space, the outside air flow path guiding outside air to be sucked from an outside space of the cabinet and discharged to the treating space, a fan moving air on the duct, and an opening and closing module operating to change whether a through flow path including at least one of i) an outside air inflow path between the outside space and the outside air flow path and ii) an exhaust air outflow path between the treating space and the outside space is blocked.

[0017] The opening and closing module includes an outside air opening and closing module operating to change whether the outside air inflow path is blocked and an exhaust air opening and closing module operating to change whether the exhaust air outflow path is blocked.

[0018] The cabinet includes a door to load laundry to the treating space, and the opening and closing module is disposed at the door.

[0019] The through flow path includes an outside opening portion disposed at a region of a side surface portion of the door in an open state of the through flow path and facing the outside space.

[0020] The door is configured to be rotatable about a predetermined hinge shaft disposed at an opposite side of the region in which the through flow path is disposed in a closed state, and the opening and closing module includes an exposure blocking portion disposed at the region instead of the outside opening portion in the closed state of the through flow path, the exposure blocking portion forming a groove recessed and extending in parallel with the hinge shaft.

[0021] The side surface portion of the door forms a groove recessed and extending in parallel with the hinge shaft, and the groove of the exposure blocking portion is disposed on an extension line of the groove of the door in the closed state of the through flow path.

[0022] The cabinet includes a door for delivering laundry to the treatment space, the opening and closing module includes an outside air opening and closing module that operates to change whether the outside air inflow passage is blocked or not, the outside air opening and closing module is disposed at the door, and in a closed state of the door and an open state of the outside air inflow passage, a downstream end of the outside air inflow passage and an upstream end of the outside air passage are disposed in a manner of being connected to each other.

[0023] A recessed groove is formed in a side surface portion of the cabinet, and in the open state of the through passage, an outside opening portion facing the outside space of the through passage is disposed in the groove of the side surface portion of the cabinet.

[0024] The invention also includes a valve module that operates to change whether the inside air passage is blocked or not, and a control portion that controls to select one mode among a plurality of modes including a preset circulating mode and a ventilation mode, controls to make the valve module open the inside air passage and make the opening and closing module block the through passage in the circulating mode, and controls to make the valve module block the inside air passage and make the opening and closing module open the through passage in the ventilation mode.

[0025] The duct forms a shared section that commonly constitutes a part of the inside air passage and a part of the outside air passage, the fan is disposed in the shared section, and the valve module is disposed at a position that does not block the outside air passage when blocking the inside air passage.

[0026] The opening and closing module includes a louver member that is disposed in a rotatable manner around a predetermined louver rotation shaft, operates to change whether the through passage is blocked or not, a moving member that makes the louver member operate by moving along a predetermined moving direction that is a direction across the louver rotation shaft, and a drive assembly that is provided with a motor that generates a driving force and transforms the driving force to move the moving member along the moving direction.

[0027] A transmission protrusion is formed in one of the louver member and the moving member so as to protrude from a position apart from the louver rotation shaft, and a transmission groove into which the transmission protrusion is inserted is formed in the other of the louver member and the moving member.

[0028] The transmission groove is formed to be longer than the transmission protrusion along a direction across the louver rotation shaft and the moving direction.

[0029] The louver member includes a blocking portion that forms at least a part of the through passage, a louver base that supports the blocking portion, and a louver shaft portion that is disposed at the louver rotation shaft of the louver base.

[0030] The pair of the through flow paths are arranged to be spaced apart from each other, the pair of the shutter members are arranged to correspond to the pair of the through flow paths, the pair of the moving members are arranged to correspond to the pair of the shutter members, the drive assembly is configured to transmit a driving force of one motor to the pair of the moving members, and the moving directions of the pair of the moving members are respectively predetermined to be opposite directions to each other.

[0031] The drive assembly includes a main drive member which is in contact with the moving member to move the moving member in the moving direction, and

[0032] A transmission portion is provided with at least one gear which transmits the driving force of the motor to the main drive member to rotate the main drive member.

[0033] The main drive member is arranged to be rotatable about a predetermined main drive axis which extends in a direction transverse to the moving direction, and forms a cam groove which extends away from the main drive axis in one of a clockwise direction and a counterclockwise direction as it gets farther from the main drive axis, and the moving member includes a cam protrusion which is inserted into the cam groove.

[0034] The pair of the shutter members are arranged to be spaced apart from each other, the pair of the moving members are arranged to correspond to the pair of the shutter members, and the main drive member forms a pair of the cam grooves which correspond to the pair of the moving members.

[0035] The drive assembly includes a main drive member which pushes the moving member in the moving direction when the main drive member moves in a predetermined main drive direction which is transverse to the moving direction.

[0036] The main drive member includes a pressure applying portion which is oriented in a direction between the main drive direction and the moving direction and forms an inclined surface which the moving member is in contact with, and the moving member includes a sliding portion which is in contact with the inclined surface and is configured to be slidable along the inclined surface.

[0037] The pair of the shutter members are arranged to be spaced apart from each other, the pair of the moving members are arranged to correspond to the pair of the shutter members, the main drive member forms a pair of the pressure applying portions which correspond to the pair of the moving members, and the pair of the moving members are configured to move away from each other when the main drive member moves in the main drive direction.

[0038] The pair of shutter members are disposed apart from each other, a pair of the moving members corresponding to the pair of shutter members are provided, the moving direction of each of the pair of moving members is set to be opposite to each other, and the main driving member includes a top portion which is inserted between the pair of moving members in a state where the main driving member is maximally moved in the opposite direction of the main driving direction.

[0039] The pair of moving members includes a first moving member and a second moving member, and the main driving member includes a first inclined surface which is farther away from the top portion in the opposite direction of the main driving direction as it is farther away from the moving direction of the first moving member, and a second inclined surface which is farther away from the top portion in the opposite direction of the main driving direction as it is farther away from the moving direction of the second moving member.

[0040] The driving assembly includes an elastic member which is configured to be elastically deformed when the moving member is moved in the moving direction and to be elastically restored when the moving member is moved in the opposite direction of the moving direction.

[0041] The driving assembly includes a helical gear which is rotated about a rotation axis parallel to the main driving direction by the driving force of the motor, and the main driving member forms a helical groove engaged with the helical gear.

[0042] Technical effects

[0043] The laundry treating apparatus can implement more various and changeable functions by being able to convert the flow path.

[0044] Also, by providing the outside air flow path, clean air can be supplied to the laundry. Further, by providing the outside air flow path in a selectable manner, the influence on the air surrounding the laundry treating apparatus can also be considered.

[0045] By disposing the downstream end of the outside air inflow path and the upstream end of the outside air flow path in a manner connected to each other, outside air can flow into the outside air flow path through the outside air inflow path.

[0046] Further, in the open state of the door, the upstream end of the outside air flow path is disposed in a manner exposed to the outside, so that the upstream end of the outside air flow path and the back surface of the outside air blocking module can be easily cleaned.

[0047] In the open state of the through-flow path, the outer opening portion is disposed at a side surface portion of a groove formed in the cabinet, and is visually blocked when a user views the laundry treating apparatus from the front, thereby enabling a neat appearance. Also, the side surface portion of the cabinet can be blocked by other objects (other furniture or a wall, etc.), and even if the side surface portion of the cabinet is blocked by other objects, the flow of the intake outside air or the discharge exhaust air can be smoothly performed through the space formed by the groove.

[0048] If the outer opening portion is disposed in the front direction, a user's discomfort can be induced due to air blown in the front direction, and a discomfort can also be induced in appearance. Also, if the outer opening portion is formed in the upper side direction, a problem can be induced due to dust accumulated on the upper side of the laundry treating apparatus flying or being sucked into the cabinet. Also, if the outer opening portion is formed in the back or side direction of the body (a portion of the cabinet other than the door), the intake of outside air and / or the discharge of exhaust air can be interfered by other objects (other furniture or a wall, etc.) disposed in the side and rear directions. The side surface portion of the door is a portion exposed for a user to open the door, and the outer opening portion is disposed at a region of the side surface portion of the door in the open state of the through-flow path, and is disposed to face the outside space in the side direction, thereby minimizing the probability that the intake of outside air and / or the discharge of exhaust air is interfered by other objects in the surroundings, while solving a problem that air can be directly blown to a user, and enabling prevention of a phenomenon that dust accumulated on the upper side is sucked in / flying.

[0049] The exposure blocking portion forms a groove recessed and extending in parallel with the hinge shaft, thereby enabling a user to easily open and close the door with a hand hooked at the groove of the exposure blocking portion in the closed state of the through-flow path. That is, an effective structure in which the exposure blocking portion blocks the through-flow path while also performing a handle function of the door can be implemented.

[0050] The side surface portion of the door forms a groove extending in a direction parallel with the hinge shaft, and the groove of the exposure blocking portion is disposed on an extension line of the groove of the door, thereby enabling a user to open and close the door with a hand hooked at the groove of the side surface portion of the door or with a hand hooked at the groove of the exposure blocking portion, and not feeling inconvenience when opening and closing the door at a boundary point of the groove of the side surface portion of the door and the groove of the exposure blocking portion.

[0051] Through the structure of the opening and closing module, a pair of shutter members can be easily operated by one motor. Through the structure of the main driving member and the moving member, opening and closing of through-flow paths spaced apart from each other can be easily performed.

[0052] The moving member moves in a straight line with a minimum bending phenomenon, and the shutter member can be rotated by the transmission protrusion and the transmission groove.

[0053] The moving member and the pressure applying part are provided, and the shutter member can be provided with a required power from the driving assembly. Further, one pair of moving members can be moved in different directions by the movement of one main driving member.

[0054] When the main driving member moves in the main driving direction, the pair of moving members are configured to be apart from each other, so that the main driving member is inserted between the pair of moving members and moves, and the reaction force of the pair of moving members acting on the main driving member in a direction perpendicular to the main driving direction can be cancelled out.

[0055] The elastic member induces the moving member to slide in a state of closely adhering to the main driving member, so that the main driving member can guide the moving member to an accurate position. Further, the elastic member can easily restore the moving member to move in the opposite direction of the moving direction.

[0056] The top part inserted between the pair of moving members can make the pair of moving members not be caught and naturally move apart from each other when the main driving member moves in the main driving direction. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0057] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a laundry treating apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0058] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the laundry treating apparatus 1 of Figure 1

[0059] Figure 3 is a partial perspective view of a portion of a treating space 10s of the laundry treating apparatus 1 of Figure 2

[0060] Figure 4 is a control block diagram of the laundry treating apparatus 1 of Figure 1

[0061] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a door 15 and an opening and closing module 100, 100' of Figure 1

[0062] is a view showing a blocked state by a flow path 127, Figure 6 Figure 6 (a) of is a view showing a state in which​​​​ Figure 1 A perspective view of a cross-section of the garment processing device 1 taken horizontally along line S1-S1'. Figure 6 (b) is to Figure 1 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the garment processing device 1, cut horizontally along line S2-S2'.

[0063] Figure 7 This diagram shows the open state of flow path 127. Figure 7 (a) is to Figure 1 A perspective view of a cross-section of the garment processing device 1 taken horizontally along line S1-S1'. Figure 7 (b) is to Figure 1 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the garment processing device 1, cut horizontally along line S2-S2'.

[0064] Figure 8 and Figure 9 The arrangement is viewed from the top. Figure 6 and Figure 7 A conceptual cross-sectional view of a portion of a louver component 120b. Figure 8 This shows the blocking state through flow path 127. Figure 9 This shows the open state of flow path 127.

[0065] Figure 10 It is Figure 1 A conceptual diagram of a partial cross-section of door 15 cut horizontally along line S3-S3'.

[0066] Figures 11a to 11c It is a diagram showing the mechanism of change of air flow path corresponding to the operation of opening and closing modules 100, 100' and valve module 70, which shows a cross-sectional concept diagram of the pipe 40 and the door 15 cut vertically. Figure 11a This indicates the state of selecting the first internal airflow path Pa. Figure 11b This shows the state of selecting the second internal airflow path Pb. Figure 11c This indicates the state of selecting the external airflow path Pc.

[0067] Figure 12 View from the front Figure 5 An elevation view of the opening / closing module 100 of the first embodiment.

[0068] Figure 13a and Figure 13b It is shown Figure 12 Partial elevation view of the operating mechanism of the drive assembly 160 and a pair of moving components 150a, 150b, 150a', and 150b'. Figure 13a The diagram shows the state in which a pair of moving components 150a, 150b, 150a', and 150b' have moved to their maximum extent along the opposite direction of Mr1. Figure 13bFig. 16 is a partial sectional view showing the operation mechanism of the drive assembly 160 and the pair of moving members 150a, 150b.

[0069] Figure 14 is a front view of the opening and closing module 100 of the second embodiment. Figure 5 is a front view of the opening and closing module 100 of the second embodiment. Figure 14 In the figure, the elastic member 162' is conceptually shown only in connection with both ends.

[0070] Figure 15a and Figure 15b is a partial sectional view showing the operation mechanism of the drive assembly 160' and the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' of Figure 14 is a partial sectional view showing the operation mechanism of the drive assembly 160' and the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' of Figure 15a Fig. 17 is a partial sectional view showing the operation mechanism of the drive assembly 160' and the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' in a state where the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' have moved to the maximum extent in the opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction, Figure 15b Fig. 18 is a partial sectional view showing the operation mechanism of the drive assembly 160' and the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' in a state where the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' have moved to the maximum extent in the moving direction Mp1.

[0071] Figure 16a and Figure 16b is a partial sectional view showing the operation mechanism of the drive assembly 160' and the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' in a state where the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' have moved to the maximum extent in the opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction, Figure 12 and Figure 14 is a partial sectional view showing the operation mechanism of the drive assembly 160' and the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' in a state where the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' have moved to the maximum extent in the opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction, Figure 16a Fig. 17 is a partial sectional view showing the operation mechanism of the drive assembly 160' and the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' in a state where the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' have moved to the maximum extent in the opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction, Figure 16b Fig. 18 is a partial sectional view showing the operation mechanism of the drive assembly 160' and the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' in a state where the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' have moved to the maximum extent in the moving direction Mp1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0072] For the purpose of describing the present application, the following description is made based on a spatial orthogonal coordinate system of X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis orthogonal to each other. Each axis direction (X-axis direction, Y-axis direction, Z-axis direction) indicates the direction of both sides of each axis extending. The "+" sign (+X-axis direction, +Y-axis direction, +Z-axis direction) added in front of each axis direction indicates the positive direction as one of the directions of both sides of each axis extending. The "-" sign (-X-axis direction, -Y-axis direction, -Z-axis direction) added in front of each axis direction indicates the negative direction as one of the directions of both sides of each axis extending.

[0073] The expressions of the directions such as "front +Y / back -Y / left +X / right -X / up +Z / down -Z" mentioned below are defined according to the XYZ coordinate axes, but this is only for the purpose of clearly understanding the present application, and each direction can be defined differently according to what is set as the reference.

[0074] The "upstream and downstream" mentioned in the specification is defined based on the predetermined flow direction of air.

[0075] The terms "first, second, third" and the like used in front of the structural elements mentioned below are only to avoid confusion between the referred structural elements, and are irrelevant to the order, importance or master-slave relationship between the structural elements. For example, the invention including only the second structural element can be implemented without the first structural element.

[0076] The "hinge shaft Oh, louver shaft Os, first louver shaft Os1, second louver shaft Os2, active shaft Oa, and transmission shaft Ob" mentioned in the specification are virtual axes for explaining the invention, and do not represent actual parts of the device.

[0077] The singular expression used in the specification includes the plural expression unless it is explicitly indicated to the contrary in the context.

[0078] The laundry treating apparatus 1 of an embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet 10 to be placed on the ground outside or fixed to the wall outside. The cabinet 10 forms a treating space 10s for accommodating laundry. The laundry treating apparatus 1 can include a hanger module 30 for hanging laundry or a clothes hanger in the treating space 10s. The laundry treating apparatus 1 includes a predetermined duct 40 formed with an air flow path for supplying air to laundry. The laundry treating apparatus 1 includes a fan 50 for moving air on the duct 40. The laundry treating apparatus 1 can include a heat exchange module 60 for heating or cooling air passing therethrough. The laundry treating apparatus 1 can include a filter module 90 having a filter portion 95 for filtering dust from air passing therethrough.

[0079] The duct 40 can be predetermined with a plurality of flow paths. Also, configured to be able to select one flow path among the plurality of flow paths. The plurality of flow paths include an outer air flow path Pc. The plurality of flow paths can include inner air flow paths Pa, Pb. The duct 40 can be predetermined with an outer air flow path Pc for guiding outer air (Ou ter Air) to be sucked from an outside space Ou of the cabinet 10 and to be discharged to the treating space 10s. The duct 40 can be predetermined with inner air flow paths Pa, Pb for guiding inner air (Inner Air) to be sucked from the treating space 10s and to be discharged to the outside space Ou.

[0080] The laundry treating apparatus 1 can include a valve module 70 operating to change whether to block the inner air flow paths Pa, Pb. The laundry treating apparatus 1 includes an opening and closing module 100, 100' operating to change whether to block the inflow and / or outflow of the outer air.

[0081] The laundry treating apparatus 1 includes a control part 2 for controlling various parts. The control part 2 controls to select one of the plurality of flow paths.

[0082] Referring to Figures 1 to 3 The cabinet 10 forms an appearance. The cabinet 10 includes a top panel 11 forming an upper side, side panels 12 forming left and right sides, and a back panel 13 forming a rear side. The cabinet 10 includes a base 14 forming a bottom. The side panels 12 can include a first side panel 12a forming a left side and a second side panel 12b forming a right side.

[0083] The cabinet 10 includes an inner cabinet 10a forming an inner side. The cabinet 10 includes an outer cabinet 10b forming an outer side.

[0084] The cabinet 10 includes a door 15 for delivering laundry to a treating space 10s. The door 15 can open and close a face of the treating space 10s in the form of an opening. In a closed state of the door 15, the treating space 10s is isolated from the outside. In an open state of the door 15, the treating space 10s is exposed to the outside.

[0085] A portion of the cabinet 10 other than the door 15 can be referred to as a body 11, 12, 13, 14. The body 11, 12, 13, 14 includes the top panel 11, the side panels 12, the back panel 13, and the base 14.

[0086] The door 15 is provided in a rotatable manner about a predetermined hinge shaft Oh. The door 15 is configured to rotate about the hinge shaft Oh disposed on one side, with the other side thereof opening and closing the treating space 10s. The door 15 can be configured to be rotatable about the hinge shaft Oh disposed on the opposite side of a region in which an outer opening part 127a described later is disposed among both +X and -X sides. In the present embodiment, the outer opening part 127a is disposed on both sides of the door 15, and in this case, one of the outer opening parts 127a (the outer opening part 127a of the louver member 120b) among the both sides can be a reference to arrange the hinge shaft Oh on the opposite side. The hinge shaft Oh can extend along the up-and-down direction.

[0087] In order to provide the function of the hinge shaft Oh, as an example, an additional part that functions as a shaft can connect and arrange the door 15 and the body 11, 12, 13, 14, and as another example, a protrusion protruding along the hinge shaft Oh can be formed in one of the door 15 and the body 11, 12, 13, 14, and a groove into which the protrusion is rotatably inserted can be formed in the other.

[0088] The inner case 10a and the inner side of the door 15 define a treatment space 10s. In the closed state of the door 15, the inner case 10a and the door inner frame 15a define the treatment space 10s. The treatment space 10s is a space in which treatment is performed to change the physical or chemical properties of laundry by applying air (e.g., hot air), steam, a fragrance, and / or an anti-static agent, etc. to the laundry. The laundry inside the treatment space 10s can be subjected to laundry treatment using a variety of methods.

[0089] For example, hot air can be applied to the laundry inside the treatment space 10s to dry the laundry. Steam can be supplied to the laundry inside the treatment space 10s to unfold wrinkles generated in the laundry. The air and / or steam supplied to the treatment space 10s have an effect on the physical or chemical properties of the contained laundry. Under the action of the hot air or steam, the texture of the laundry is loosened to unfold wrinkles, and odor molecules contained in the laundry react with the steam to enable removal of unpleasant odors. Also, the hot air and / or steam can sterilize bacteria that are parasitic in the laundry.

[0090] For example, dust from the laundry inside the treatment space 10s can be removed by circulation and filtration of air. Also, the laundry inside the treatment space 10s can be dehumidified or the odor of the laundry can be removed by supplying air outside the case 10 to the laundry. Also, the laundry inside the treatment space 10s can be treated to emit a fragrance by spraying a fragrance to the laundry, or to prevent static electricity from being generated in the laundry by spraying an anti-static agent.

[0091] The case 10 has a mechanical chamber 18 for treating air supplied to the treatment space 10s. The mechanical chamber 18 is formed in the bodies 11, 12, 13, 14. The mechanical chamber 18 can be disposed at the lower side of the treatment space 10s.

[0092] A duct 40 can be disposed in the mechanical chamber 18. A fan 50 and a heat exchange module 60 can be disposed in the mechanical chamber 18. A valve module 70 can be disposed in the mechanical chamber 18. A filter module 90 can be disposed in the mechanical chamber 18. The filter module 90 can be configured to be extractable from the mechanical chamber 18. In the state in which the filter module 90 is disposed in the mechanical chamber 18, a cover 25 for covering the filter module 90 can be disposed. Also, an auxiliary filter (not shown) can be provided to be disposed between the cover 25 and the filter module 90 in a detachable manner.

[0093] The bodies 11, 12, 13, 14 can be formed with a door facing surface 16 facing the door in the closed state of the door 15. The door facing surface 16 can be disposed in front of the mechanical chamber 18. The door facing surface 16 can be disposed toward the same direction as the opening portion of the processing space 10s. The door facing surface 16 can be disposed on the lower side of the processing space 10s. The door 15 can cover the door facing surface 16 in the closed state. The door facing surface 16 can be in contact with the door 15 in the closed state of the door 15.

[0094] The front surface of the condensate water storage portion 28 and the supply water storage portion 29 can be disposed on the door facing surface 16. The door 15 can cover the condensate water storage portion 28 and the supply water storage portion 29 in the closed state.

[0095] The upstream side end 45 of the outdoor air flow path Pc can be disposed on the door facing surface 16. The upstream side end 45 of the outdoor air flow path Pc can be referred to as an outdoor air connection 45. The door 15 can cover the outdoor air connection 45 in the closed state. The outdoor air connection 45 can be disposed in a manner facing the door in the closed state of the door 15. The outdoor air connection 45 can be disposed in a manner exposed to the outside in the open state of the door 15.

[0096] Referring to Figure 5 , Figure 7 (a) and Figure 9 , in the case where the outdoor air opening and closing module 100a described later is disposed on the door 15, the downstream side end 127b of the outdoor air inflow flow path 127 and the upstream side end 45 of the outdoor air flow path Pc can be disposed in a manner connected to each other in the closed state of the door 15 and the open state of the outdoor air inflow flow path 127 described later. Through such a structure, the outdoor air of the outside space Ou can flow into the outdoor air flow path Pc through the outdoor air inflow flow path 127.

[0097] Referring to Figures 6 to 10 , the door 15 can include a door inner frame 15a forming a surface facing the processing space 10s in the closed state of the door 15. The door 15 can include a door outer frame 15b forming the front surface of the door 15 in the closed state of the door 15. The door outer frame 15b can be disposed in a manner facing the outside space Ou. The door 15 can include a door side frame 15c formed along the edge of the door 15. By disposing a gasket on the door side frame 15c, the door 15 and the bodies 11, 12, 13, 14 can be blocked in the closed state of the door 15. The door side frame 15c can be fixed to the door inner frame 15a.

[0098] Referring to Figures 5 to 10A predetermined gap g can be formed between the door inner frame 15a and the door outer frame 15b. The door side frame 15c can be configured in a manner not to block the gap g. The door 15 can include a door side surface portion 15d for forming at least a portion of a side surface of the door 15. The door side surface portion 15d can be configured in a manner to block between the door outer frame 15b and the door inner frame 15a. The door side surface portion 15d can be configured in a manner to block the gap g. The door side surface portion 15d can be disposed at both sides of the door 15. The door side surface portion 15d can be formed at an opposite side of at least one side in which the hinge shaft Oh is disposed. The door side surface portion 15d can be formed with a groove recessed and extending in a direction parallel to the hinge shaft Oh. The groove of the door side surface portion 15d can extend in the up-down direction. The groove of the door side surface portion 15d functions as a handle for a user to put his / her hand in and hold for opening and closing the door 15. The door 15 forms a door inner space 15s between the door inner frame 15a and the door outer frame 15b. The door side surface portion 15d can be disposed between the outer space Ou and the door inner space 15s. The drive assembly 160, 160' and the moving member 150, 150' of the opening and closing module 100, 100' can be disposed in the door inner space 15s.

[0099] Referring to Figure 2 The hanger module 30 can be disposed at an upper portion of the processing space 10s. The hanger module 30 is supported by the cabinet 10. The hanger module 30 can be disposed in a manner movable.

[0100] The hanger module 30 includes a hanger body 31 disposed to hang a clothes or a hanger. As an example, the hanger body 31 can be formed with a blocking groove (not shown) for blocking the hanger. As another example, the hanger body 31 can be provided with a hook (not shown) or the like for directly hanging a clothes.

[0101] The hanger body 31 can be connected to the cabinet 10 through a hanger moving portion 33. The hanger body 31 can be disposed in a manner to vibrate along a predetermined vibration direction +X, -X. The hanger body 31 can be formed to extend longer along the vibration direction +X, -X. A plurality of blocking grooves (not shown) can be disposed at an upper side of the hanger body 31 in a manner spaced apart from each other along the vibration direction +X, -X. The blocking grooves can be formed to extend along a direction +Y, -Y crossing the vibration direction +X, -X.

[0102] The pendant module 30 can include a pendant moving part 33 movably supporting the pendant body 31. The pendant moving part 33 is formed to be movable along the vibration directions +X, -X. The pendant moving part 33 can be formed of a flexible material to enable the pendant body 31 to move. The pendant moving part 33 can include an elastic member elastically deformed when the pendant body 31 moves. The upper end of the pendant moving part 33 is fixed to the cabinet 10, and the lower end is fixed to the pendant body 31. The pendant moving part 33 can extend along the up-and-down direction.

[0103] The pendant module 30 can include a vibration unit 39 for generating vibration. The vibration unit 39 is connected to the pendant body 31 and transmits the vibration of the vibration unit 39 to the pendant body 31. The vibration unit 39 can be disposed on the upper side of the pendant body 31. For example, the pendant body 31 can form a slit (not shown) extending along the directions +Y, -Y orthogonal to the vibration directions +X, -X, and the vibration unit 39 can include a protrusion (not shown) protruding downward and inserted into the slit. The protrusion of the vibration unit 39 can relatively move with respect to the slit along the orthogonal directions +Y, -Y in a state of being inserted into the slit of the pendant body 31, thereby transmitting only the vibration directions +X, -X of the vibration force to the pendant body 31.

[0104] Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 1, Figures 11a to 11c The duct 40 in which a plurality of flow paths are preset will be described in detail as follows. In FIG. 1, Figures 11a to 11c An arrow indicating the air flow direction Af is shown in the middle, and arrows of different kinds are shown in each interval.

[0105] Air can be supplied into the treatment space 10s through the duct 40. The internal air in the treatment space 10s can be circulated and supplied through the duct 40. The internal air in the treatment space 10s can be sucked in through the duct 40 and discharged into the treatment space 10s. The external air of the external space Ou can be supplied into the treatment space 10s through the duct 40. When the external air is supplied into the treatment space 10s, the air in the treatment space 10s can be discharged to the external space Ou. The air discharged to the external space Ou can be referred to as exhaust air.

[0106] The air moved through the duct 40 can be supplied into the treatment space 10s after being subjected to a predetermined process. For example, the air heated by the heat exchange module 60 can be supplied into the treatment space 10s. The air dehumidified by the heat exchange module 60 can be supplied into the treatment space 10s. The air cooled by the heat exchange module 60 can be supplied into the treatment space 10s. Also, the air not subjected to additional processing can be supplied into the treatment space 10s. The air to which a fragrance or an antistatic agent or the like has been added can be supplied into the treatment space 10s through the duct 40.

[0107] The duct 40 can divide the plurality of flow paths. One of the plurality of flow paths predetermined in the duct 40 can be selected. In the present embodiment, although a state in which one of the plurality of flow paths Pa, Pb, Pc is selected is shown in Figs. 10A to 10C, the present application is not limited thereto, and the plurality of flow paths can be predetermined as two, or four or more. The selected flow path can be changed from one of the plurality of flow paths to another selected flow path under the action of the opening and closing module 100, 100' and the valve module 70. Figure 11a 、 Figure 11b and Figure 11c , but the present application is not limited thereto, and the plurality of flow paths can be predetermined as two, or four or more. The selected flow path can be changed from one of the plurality of flow paths to another selected flow path under the action of the opening and closing module 100, 100' and the valve module 70.

[0108] The plurality of flow paths can be distinguished according to whether the outside air flows in and out. Referring to Figure 11a and Figure 11b , the plurality of flow paths can include at least one inside air flow path Pa, Pb for guiding air drawn in from the treatment space 10s. Referring to Figure 11c , the plurality of flow paths can include at least one outside air flow path Pc for guiding air drawn in from the outside space Ou of the cabinet 10.

[0109] The plurality of flow paths can be distinguished according to whether the air passes through the filter portion 95. Referring to Figure 11a , the plurality of flow paths can include at least one first inside air flow path Pa for guiding the air so as to bypass the filter portion 95. Referring to Figure 11b and Figure 11c , the plurality of flow paths can include at least one second inside air flow path Pb or outside air flow path Pc for guiding the air so as to pass through the filter portion 95. Here, whether the air passes through the filter portion 95 is defined on the basis of one filter portion 95, regardless of whether the air passes through an additional filter portion (for example, the auxiliary filter) additionally provided. That is, the air bypassing the filter portion 95 is not excluded from the case in which the air passes through the additional auxiliary filter.

[0110] Referring to Figure 11aThe at least one inner air flow path Pa, Pb can include a first inner air flow path Pa for guiding air to make a detour around the filter part 95. Referring to Figure 11b The at least one inner air flow path Pa, Pb can include a second inner air flow path Pb for guiding air to pass through the filter part 95. Referring to Figure 11c The outer air flow path Pc can be configured to guide air to pass through the filter part 95.

[0111] Referring to Figures 11a to 11c Each section constituting a part of the air flow path is explained as follows. The duct 40 can form a shared section P0 which collectively constitutes a part of the inner air flow paths Pa, Pb and a part of the outer air flow path Pc. The shared section P0 can collectively constitute a part of the first inner air flow path Pa and a part of the filter flow path Pa, Pc. The shared section P0 can guide air to flow out to the treatment space 10s. The duct 40 can include an inner air inflow section P1 which makes air in the treatment space 10s flow in. The duct 40 can include a filter passage section P2 which guides air to pass through the filter part 95.

[0112] Referring to Figure 7 , Figure 9 and Figure 11c The laundry treatment apparatus 1 can have a pass-through flow path 127. The pass-through flow path 127 can become a passage for air between the outside and the inside of the cabinet 10. Among them, the inside of the cabinet 10 means to encompass the treatment space 10s and the mechanical chamber 18. The pass-through flow path 127 includes at least one of an outer air inflow flow path 127 and an exhaust air outflow flow path 127.

[0113] Referring to Figure 7 (a) and Figure 9 The pass-through flow path 127 can include the outer air inflow flow path 127 between the outside space Ou and the outer air flow path Pc. The outer air inflow flow path 127 can refer to the pass-through flow path 127 of the outer air opening and closing module 100a. The outer air of the outside space Ou can be sucked through the outer air inflow flow path 127. The outer air inflow flow path 127 can guide the outer air to flow into the outer air flow path Pc. The outer air inflow flow path 127 can be formed in a hole shape. The outer air inflow flow path 127 can be disposed at the door 15.

[0114] Referring to Figure 7 (b) and Figure 9The exhaust gas outflow passage 127 can include a passage between the processing space 10s and the outside space Ou through which the passage 127 can pass. The exhaust gas inflow passage 127 can refer to the passage 127 of the exhaust gas opening and closing module 100b through which the passage 127 can pass. The exhaust gas can be discharged to the outside space Ou through the exhaust gas outflow passage 127. The exhaust gas outflow passage 127 can guide the exhaust gas to be discharged from the processing space 10s to the outside space Ou. The exhaust gas outflow passage 127 can be formed in a hole shape. The exhaust gas outflow passage 127 can be disposed in the door 15.

[0115] Referring to Figure 11a The first internal air passage Pa can be formed by the internal air inflow section P1 and the shared section P0 being sequentially connected. In a state in which the first valve 70a is open and the second valve 70b is closed, a first inlet (not shown) connecting the internal air inflow section P1 and the shared section P0 is open, and a second inlet (not shown) connecting the internal air inflow section P1 and the filter passage P2 is closed. In this case, the opening and closing module 100, 100' blocks the passage 127. The outside air opening and closing module 100a blocks the outside air inflow passage 127, and the exhaust gas opening and closing module 100b blocks the exhaust gas outflow passage 127. Air flows from the processing space 10s to the internal air inflow section P1 through the internal suction inlet 41. The air flows from the internal air inflow section P1 to the shared section P0 through the first inlet. The air passing through the shared section P0 is discharged to the processing space 10s through the internal discharge outlet 44.

[0116] Referring to Figure 11b The second internal air passage Pb can be formed by the internal air inflow section P1, the filter passage P2, and the shared section P0 being sequentially connected. In a state in which the first valve 70a is closed and the second valve 70b is open, the first inlet is closed and the second inlet is open. In this case, the opening and closing module 100, 100' blocks the passage 127. In this case, the outside air opening and closing module 100a blocks the outside air inflow passage 127, and the exhaust gas opening and closing module 100b blocks the exhaust gas outflow passage 127. Air flows from the processing space 10s to the internal air inflow section P1 through the internal suction inlet 41. The air flows from the internal air inflow section P1 to the filter passage P2 through the second inlet. The air passing through the filter passage P2 flows to the shared section P0 through the filter part 95. The air passing through the shared section P0 is discharged to the processing space 10s through the internal discharge outlet 44.

[0117] Referring to Figure 11c, the outside air flow path Pc can be formed by the filter passage P2 and the shared passage P0 being connected in series. In a state in which the first valve 70a and the second valve 70b are both closed, the first inlet and the second inlet are both closed. In this case, the opening and closing module 100, 100' opens the through flow path 127. In this case, the outside air opening and closing flow path 100a opens the outside air inflow path 127, and the exhaust gas opening and closing module 100b opens the exhaust gas outflow path 127. Outside air flows from the outside space Ou to the outside air inflow path 127. The air flows from the outside air inflow path 127 to the filter passage P2 through the outside air connection member 45. The air that has passed through the filter passage P2 flows to the shared passage P0. The air that has passed through the shared passage P0 is discharged to the processing space 10s through the inside air discharge outlet 44. The air in the processing space 10s is discharged to the outside space Ou through the exhaust gas outflow path 127.

[0118] With reference to Figure 11a and Figure 11b , the inside air flow paths Pa, Pb can be selected when the valve module 70 opens the inside air flow paths Pa, Pb and the opening and closing module 100, 100' blocks the through flow path 127. At this time, the valve module 70 can open at least one of the plurality of inside air flow paths Pa, Pb.

[0119] With reference to Figure 11c , the outside air flow path Pc can be selected when the valve module 70 blocks the inside air flow paths Pa, Pb and the opening and closing module 100, 100' opens the through flow path 127. At this time, the opening and closing module 100, 100' can open at least one of the plurality of through flow paths 127.

[0120] With reference to Figures 6 to 9 , the through flow path 127 can be changed by the opening and closing module 100, 100' as to whether it is blocked or not. The outside air inflow path 127 can be configured to be able to be opened and closed by the outside air opening and closing module 100a. The exhaust gas outflow path 127 can be configured to be able to be opened and closed by the exhaust gas opening and closing module 100b.

[0121] In a state in which the inside air flow paths Pa, Pb are selected (with reference to Figure 11a and Figure 11b ), the through flow path 127 becomes a closed state (with reference to Figure 7 and Figure 9 ). In the closed state of the through flow path 127, the air that has been sucked into the inside air flow paths Pa, Pb from the processing space 10s through the inside air suction inlet 41 can be subjected to a predetermined process and discharged to the processing space 10s through the inside air discharge outlet 44.

[0122] In a state in which the outside air flow path Pc is selected (with reference to Figure 11c ), the through flow path 127 becomes an open state (with reference to Figure 7and Figure 9 In the open state of the through-flow passage 127, air taken into the outside-air passage Pc from the outside space Ou by the inflow of outside air into the through-flow passage 127 can be subjected to predetermined processing and discharged to the processing space 10s through the discharge outlet 44. In the open state of the through-flow passage 127, air in the processing space 10s can flow out to the outside space Ou through the exhaust-flow passage 127.

[0123] Referring to Figure 9 , the shutter member 120 described later can form the through-flow passage 127. In the present embodiment, the shutter member 120 forming the inflow passage 127 and the shutter member 120 forming the exhaust-flow passage 127 can be constituted by the same structure. The both ends of the through-flow passage 127 can be formed with an outside opening portion 127a and an inside opening portion 127b, respectively. In the open state of the through-flow passage 127, the outside opening portion 127a is formed so as to face the outside space Ou. In the closed state of the through-flow passage 127, the inside opening portion 127b is formed so as to face the bodies 11, 12, 13, 14. In the closed state of the through-flow passage 127, at least one of the outside opening portion 127a and the inside opening portion 127b is blocked. In the present embodiment, at least one of the outside opening portion 127a and the inside opening portion 127b is blocked by the door 15, thereby constituting the closed state of the through-flow passage 127.

[0124] Referring to Figure 7 (a) and Figure 9 , the flow direction Af of air on the outside-air inflow passage 127 is the direction from the outside opening portion 127a to the inside opening portion 127b. Referring to Figure 7 (b) and Figure 9 , the flow direction Af of air on the exhaust-flow passage 127 is the direction from the inside opening portion 127b to the outside opening portion 127a.

[0125] A recessed groove can be formed in the side portion of the cabinet 10. In the open state of the through-flow passage 127, the outside opening portion 127a is preferably disposed in the side portion of the cabinet 10. With such a structure, when a user observes the laundry processing apparatus 1 from the front, the outside opening portion 127a is visually blocked to enable a neat appearance to be formed. Also, the side portion of the cabinet 10 can be blocked by other objects (other furniture or a wall, etc.), and by disposing the outside opening portion 127a in the groove formed in the side portion of the cabinet 10, the flow of outside air taken in through the space formed by the groove or exhaust air discharged can be smooth even if the side portion of the cabinet 10 is blocked by other objects. The side portion of the cabinet 10 mentioned here can be the side portion of the bodies 11, 12, 13, 14 or the side portion of the door as described in the present embodiment (refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 ).

[0126] With reference to Figure 7 and Figure 9 , the outer opening portion 127a is arranged at a region of the side surface portion of the door 15 in the open state of the flow path 127, and faces the outside space Ou in the lateral direction (X-axis direction). For example, the region of the side surface portion of the door 15 can be a portion of the side surface portion of the door 15 that is not blocked by the door side surface portion 15d. In the open state of the outside air inflow flow path 127, the outer opening portion 127a of the outside air inflow flow path 127 is arranged at the side surface portion of the door 15. In the open state of the exhaust air outflow flow path 127, the outer opening portion 127a of the exhaust air outflow flow path 127 is arranged at the side surface portion of the door 15. If the outer opening portion is arranged in the front direction, discomfort of the user is induced due to the air blown in the front direction, and discomfort can also be induced in terms of appearance. Also, if the outer opening portion is formed in the upward direction, dust accumulated on the upper side of the laundry treating apparatus 1 is problematic in terms of being blown or sucked into the inside of the cabinet 10. Also, if the outer opening portion is formed in the back direction or the side direction of the bodies 11, 12, 13, 14, the outside air suction and / or the exhaust air discharge are interfered with by other objects (other furniture or a wall, etc.) arranged in the side direction and the back direction. The side surface portion of the door 15 is a portion exposed to the user to open the door, and by arranging the outer opening portion 127a in the lateral direction at the side surface portion of the door 15, the problem of the air being directly blown to the user is solved while minimizing the probability of the outside air suction and / or the exhaust air discharge being interfered with by other objects existing in the periphery, and the phenomenon of dust accumulated on the upper side being sucked in / blown is prevented.

[0127] With reference to Figure 6 , Figure 8 , the opening and closing module 100, 100' can include an exposure blocking portion 125a that is arranged instead of the outer opening portion 127a at the region in the closed state of the flow path 127. In the present embodiment, the shutter member 120 is rotated about a predetermined shutter pivot axis Os to change the flow path 127 from the open state to the closed state, and the exposure blocking portion 125a is changed to be exposed in the lateral direction. The exposure blocking portion 125a can be recessed to form a groove extending in parallel with the hinge axis Oh. With such a structure, in the closed state of the flow path 127, the user can easily open and close the door 15 by hanging a hand in the groove of the exposure blocking portion 125a. That is, an effective structure in which the exposure blocking portion 125a blocks the flow path 127 while also being able to perform the handle function of the door 15 can be implemented.

[0128] With reference to Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 10In the closed state of the flow path 127, the groove of the exposure blocking portion 125a can be disposed on an extension line of the groove of the door 15. The groove formed in the door side surface portion 15d can be connected to the groove of the exposure blocking portion 125a in the up-down direction. With this structure, the user can hold the groove of the door side surface portion 15d or the groove of the exposure blocking portion 125a with the hand to open and close the door 15, and hold the boundary point of the groove of the door side surface portion 15d and the groove of the exposure blocking portion 125a with the hand, so that the user does not feel inconvenience when opening and closing the door 15.

[0129] Referring again to Figures 1 to 3 , an internal suction port 41 that sucks air in the processing space 10s is provided. The internal suction port 41 is disposed in the inner case 10a. The internal suction port 41 can be disposed on a bottom surface of the inner case 10a. The internal suction port 41 can be formed between the cover 25 and the inner case 10a. Air in the processing space 10s can be caused to flow into the internal air flow paths Pa, Pb through the internal suction port 41.

[0130] An internal discharge port 44 that discharges air into the processing space 10s is provided. The internal discharge port 44 is disposed in the inner case 10a. The internal discharge port 44 can be disposed on a bottom surface of the inner case 10a. The internal discharge port 44 can be formed in a radial mesh structure. Air in the internal air flow paths Pa, Pb can be caused to be discharged into the processing space 10s through the internal discharge port 44. Air in the external air flow path Pc can be caused to be discharged into the processing space 10s through the internal discharge port 44.

[0131] In a state in which the internal air flow paths Pa, Pb are selected, air sucked from the processing space 10s into the duct 40 through the internal suction port 41 is subjected to predetermined processing and discharged into the processing space 10s through the internal discharge port 44. In the present embodiment, the internal suction port 41 and the internal discharge port 44 are disposed in front of and behind, respectively, the bottom of the processing space 10s.

[0132] Referring to Figures 1 to 3 and Figure 11c In the closed state of the door 15, air passing through the external air inflow path 127 is caused to flow into the external air flow path Pc through the external air connection piece 45. Air that has sequentially passed through the external air inflow path 127 and the external air connection piece 45 flows into the inside of the duct 40. The external air connection piece 45 can be open toward the back of the door 15. In the closed state of the door 15, the external air connection piece 45 can be formed at a position corresponding to the inner opening portion 127b of the external air inflow path 127.

[0133] A plurality of outside air connection pieces 45a, 45b can be provided corresponding to a plurality of outside air inflow passages 127 provided in the door 15. A plurality of louvers 120a, 120b can form the outside air inflow passages 127, respectively. In this embodiment, a pair of outside air inflow passages 127 formed by a pair of louvers 120a, 120b is provided. A first outside air connection piece 45a and a second outside air connection piece 45b can be provided corresponding to respective inner opening portions 127b of the pair of outside air inflow passages 127. The first outside air connection piece 45a and the second outside air connection piece 45b can be arranged in a left-right symmetrical manner. The first outside air connection piece 45a and the second outside air connection piece 45b can be arranged with a condensate water storage portion 28 and a supply water storage portion 29 provided therebetween.

[0134] With reference to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the cover 25 can form the inside air inlet 41 and cover the lead-out direction side of the filter module 90. The cover 25 can form the inside air inlet 41 for allowing air to flow into the inside air passages Pa, Pb. The inside air inlet 41 can be formed by a gap between the cover 25 and the bottom surface of the processing space 10s. The cover 25 can cover the lead-out direction side of the filter module 90. The cover 25 can be arranged in the cabinet 10 in a detachable manner. The cover 25 can be arranged in the inner cabinet 10a in a detachable manner. The cover 25 can be arranged so as to be detachable from the bottom surface of the processing space 10s.

[0135] With reference to Figures 11a to 11c , the fan 50 applies pressure to air moving in the duct 40. The fan 50 is arranged in the duct 40. The fan 50 can be arranged in the shared section PO. With such a structure, even if one of a plurality of passages is selected, air flow in the duct 40 can be induced by one fan 50.

[0136] The fan 50 can be arranged at a rear portion of the duct 40. The fan 50 can be arranged closer to the inside air outlet 44 than the inside air inlet 41. The shared section PO forms a passage that guides air to flow from the front side to the rear side, and then forms a passage that bends upward to guide to the inside air outlet 44. The fan 50 can be arranged at a point where the passage bends upward. The fan 50 can be implemented by a centrifugal fan.

[0137] With reference to Figures 11a to 11c , the heat exchange module 60 is arranged on the inside air passages Pa, Pb. The heat exchange module 60 is arranged in the duct 40. The heat exchange module 60 can be arranged in the shared section PO described later. With such a structure, even if one of a plurality of passages is selected, air in the duct 40 can be processed by one heat exchange module 60.

[0138] The heat exchange module 60 can heat the air moving in the duct 40. Specifically, the heat exchange module can include a first heat exchanger 61 functioning as an evaporator and a second heat exchanger 63 functioning as a condenser. The heat exchange module 60 can include a compressor (not shown) and an expansion valve (not shown). The heat exchange module 60 can be provided with a refrigerant cycle sequentially passing through the compressor, the condenser, the expansion valve, and the evaporator. The air in the duct 40 is first passed through the first heat exchanger 61 to condense the moisture in the air, and the air having a reduced heat capacity due to the condensed water is heated in the process of passing through the second heat exchanger 63. Thus, the air after passing through the second heat exchanger 63 will have a lower humidity and a higher temperature than the air before passing through the first heat exchanger 61.

[0139] Although not shown, as another embodiment, the heat exchange module 60 can also include a cooling device that cools the air to be treated more than the air before treatment.

[0140] Whether the heat exchange module 60 is operated or not can be controlled by the control portion 2. In a state in which the heat exchange module 60 is not operated, the fan 50 can be operated to supply the air flowing on the duct 40 and not subjected to additional heating treatment into the treatment space 10s.

[0141] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the laundry treatment apparatus 1 can include a condensed water storage portion 28 for storing condensed water generated in the heat exchange module 60. The condensed water generated in the first heat exchanger 61 of the heat exchange module 60 can be collected into the condensed water storage portion 28. The condensed water storage portion 28 can be configured in a manner that can be drawn out. In a state in which the door 15 is opened, the condensed water storage portion 28 can be drawn out to the front.

[0142] The laundry treatment apparatus 1 can include a steam module 7 for supplying steam into the treatment space 10s. The steam module 7 can include a steam generator (not shown) for generating steam and a steam injection port 21 for discharging the generated steam into the treatment space 10s. The steam generator can be configured in the mechanical chamber 18. The steam injection port 21 is configured in the inner case 10a. In the present embodiment, the steam injection port 21 is configured at the rear of the bottom surface of the treatment space 10s.

[0143] The laundry treatment apparatus 1 can include a supply water storage portion 29 for storing water to be supplied to the steam module 7. The water in the supply water storage portion 29 can be moved to the steam generator to be changed into steam. The supply water storage portion 29 can be configured in a manner that can be drawn out. In a state in which the door 15 is opened, the supply water storage portion 29 can be drawn out to the front.

[0144] Referring to Figure 4The laundry treating apparatus 1 can include an input part 3 for receiving an input of On / Off or various commands. The input part 3 can include a key, a button, a knob, and / or a touch screen, etc.

[0145] The laundry treating apparatus 1 can include a sensing part 4 for sensing environmental information for laundry treating. The environmental information can include information of the laundry accommodated in the treating space 10s. The environmental information can include state information of the air inside the treating space 10s. The environmental information can include state information of the air inside the duct 40. The environmental information can include state information of the air of the outside space Ou.

[0146] The state information of the air can include temperature information. The state information of the air can include humidity information. The state information of the air can include pollution information of the air.

[0147] For example, the sensing part 4 can include a laundry recognition sensor (not shown) for sensing the laundry accommodated inside the treating space 10s. The sensing part 4 can include a humidity sensor (not shown) for sensing the humidity of the air. The sensing part 4 can include a temperature sensor (not shown) for sensing the temperature of the air. The humidity sensor and the temperature sensor can also be a temperature and humidity sensor for sensing the humidity and the temperature at the same time.

[0148] The laundry treating apparatus 1 can include a communication part 5 provided to communicate with an external server, a terminal, and / or a charging stand, etc.

[0149] The laundry treating apparatus 1 can include an output part 6 for prompting various information to a user. The output part 6 can include a speaker and / or a display.

[0150] The laundry treating apparatus 1 can further include a fragrance supply module 8 for supplying a fragrance into the treating space 10s. The laundry treating apparatus 1 can further include an anti-static agent supply module 9 for supplying an anti-static agent into the treating space 10s.

[0151] The control part 2 can receive information input from the input part 3 and process it. The control part 2 can receive or transmit information through the communication part 5. The control part 2 can control various structural elements 6, 7, 8, 9, 50, 60, 80, 47, 48 according to information input through the input part 3 or the communication part 5.

[0152] The control section 2 can receive and process the environmental information sensed by the sensing section 4. The control section 2 can control the various structural elements 6, 7, 8, 9, 30, 50, 60, 80, 47, 48 in accordance with the environmental information sensed by the sensing section 4. For example, the control section 2 can control the laundry treatment apparatus 1 to select the air exchange mode described later in accordance with the environmental information that the humidity of the air of the outside space Ou is lower than the humidity of the air within the treatment space 10s.

[0153] The control section 2 can control the output of the output section 6. The control section 2 can control the operation of the steam module 7. The control section 2 can control the operation of the fragrance supply module 8. The control section 2 can control the operation of the anti-static agent supply module 9. The control section 2 can control the operation of the fan 50. The control section 2 can control the operation of the heat exchange module 60. The control section 2 can control the vibration of the hanger module 30.

[0154] The control section 2 can control the operation of the opening and closing module 100, 100'. The control section 2 can control the opening and closing module 100, 100' to select one of the plurality of flow paths. The control section 2 can operate the opening and closing module 100, 100' to change from one of the outside air flow path Pc and the inner air flow paths Pa, Pb to the other.

[0155] The control section 2 can control the operation of the valve module 70. The control section 2 can control the valve module 70 to select one of the plurality of flow paths.

[0156] When the opening and closing module 100, 100' and the valve module 70 are operated, a "selected flow path" among the plurality of flow paths will be changed. Here, the selected flow path refers to one selected by the control section 2 from among the plurality of flow paths in the current mode. For example, Figure 11a in the case of the first inner air flow path Pa, Figure 11b in the case of the second inner air flow path Pb, Figure 11c in the case of the outside air flow path Pc.

[0157] Referring to Figures 11a to 11c , with the operation of the valve module 70, one selected flow path among the plurality of flow paths Pa, Pb, Pc can be changed to another selected flow path. The operation of the valve module 70 can mean the opening and closing of the valve module 70.

[0158] The valve module 70 includes at least one valve. The at least one valve can include a first valve 70a and a second valve 70b.

[0159] The first inlet can be disposed on the downstream side of the inner suction port 41. The first inlet can be disposed at the downstream end of the inner air inflow section P1. The first inlet can be disposed at the upstream end of the shared section P0. The second inlet can be disposed on the downstream side of the inner suction port 41. The second inlet can be disposed at the downstream end of the inner air inflow section P1. The second inlet can be disposed at the upstream end of the filter passage section P2.

[0160] The first inlet and the second inlet can be disposed on the same plane. The first inlet and the second inlet can be disposed apart from each other. The first inlet and the second inlet can be disposed with the filter module 90 interposed therebetween. A filter module insertion port (not shown) through which the filter module 90 is inserted can be formed between the first inlet and the second inlet.

[0161] The valve module 70 can include a first valve 70a disposed on the first inner air flow path Pa and opening and closing the flow path. The first valve 70a can open and close the first inlet. When the first inner air flow path Pa is selected, the first valve 70a opens the first inlet. When the second inner air flow path Pb is selected, the first valve 70a closes the first inlet. When the outer air flow path Pc is selected, the first valve 70a closes the first inlet.

[0162] The valve module 70 can include a second valve 70b disposed on the second inner air flow path Pb and opening and closing the flow path. The second valve 70b can open and close the second inlet. When the second inner air flow path Pb is selected, the second valve 70b opens the second inlet. When the first inner air flow path Pa is selected, the second valve 70b closes the second inlet. When the outer air flow path Pc is selected, the second valve 70b closes the second inlet.

[0163] The valve module 70 is disposed at a position at which the outer air flow path Pc is not blocked when the inner air flow paths Pa and Pb are blocked. Referring to FIG. 6, the valve module 70 is disposed at the downstream end of the inner air inflow section P1. Figures 11a to 11c Irrespective of the opening and closing of the flow path of the valve module 70, whether the outer air flow path Pc is blocked or not is changed according to the passage flow path 127 opening and closing operation of the opening and closing module 100, 100'. The valve module 70 can be disposed at the downstream end of the inner air inflow section P1.

[0164] The first valve 70a can include a shaft portion (not shown) rotatably supported to the duct 40 and an opening and closing portion (not shown) rotated and opening and closing the first inlet. The second valve 70b can include a shaft portion (not shown) rotatably supported to the duct 40 and an opening and closing portion (not shown) rotated and opening and closing the second inlet.

[0165] The garment handling device 1 includes a valve operating unit (not shown) that provides driving force to the at least one valve. The valve operating unit includes a motor (not shown). The valve operating unit can provide driving force to the first valve 70a and the second valve 70b.

[0166] Reference Figures 11a to 11c The filter module 90 is configured in the airflow path formed by the pipe 40. The filter module 90 can be configured between the first valve 70a and the second valve 70b.

[0167] The filter module 90 is arranged to be introduced into and withdrawn from the filter module insertion port formed in the pipe 40. With the filter module 90 fully inserted into the filter module insertion port, the filter section 95 is arranged within the pipe 40 via interval P2. The filter module 90 can be withdrawn along a direction spanning the second internal airflow path Pb and the external airflow path Pc. In this embodiment, the filter module 90 is arranged to be withdrawn upwards. The filter module 90 can be withdrawn from the bottom surface of the processing space 10s.

[0168] The filter module 90 includes a filter section 95 that filters out impurities passing through it. The function of the filter section 95 differs from that of the auxiliary filter. The filter section 95 can filter impurities that are relatively smaller than those filtered by the auxiliary filter.

[0169] The filter section 95 may include a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter. The HEPA filter is a consumable component and needs to be replaced. The HEPA filter removes relatively small particles such as dust, bacteria, and mold. For example, the HEPA filter maintains a filtration efficiency of over 99.97% for particles around 0.3 μm. For example, the HEPA filter may be formed from materials such as glass fiber or asbestos fiber.

[0170] The HEPA filter cannot be washed with water; instead, it can be shaken and cleaned using a brush or similar tool. Therefore, it needs to be configured to prevent steam exceeding a predetermined value from passing through the HEPA filter. By equipping it with a second internal airflow path Pb or an external airflow path Pc, the high-performance function of the HEPA filter can be utilized, while by equipping it with a first internal airflow path Pa, steam can be induced to prevent it from passing through the HEPA filter when steam is supplied to the processing space through the steam module 7.

[0171] The filter module 90 includes a filter body portion 91 that supports a filter portion 95. The filter portion 95 can be detachably arranged in the filter body portion 91. In order to replace the filter portion 95, the filter portion 95 can be detached from the filter body portion 91 after the filter body portion 91 is drawn out from the duct 40.

[0172] The filter module 90 can include a filter handle (not shown) that is arranged to be held by a user's hand to hold the filter module 90 in a state where the filter body portion 91 is completely drawn into the duct 40. The filter handle is fixed to the filter body portion 91. The filter handle can be arranged on the upper side of the filter body portion 91. The filter handle can be arranged to be exposed when the cover 25 and the auxiliary filter are detached.

[0173] Although not shown, the auxiliary filter can be arranged between the filter module 90 and the cover 25. The auxiliary filter can be arranged on the upstream side of the first inlet and the second inlet. The auxiliary filter can be arranged on the upstream side of the filter module 90. The auxiliary filter can be arranged on the downstream side of the cover 25. The cover 25 can cover the side of the auxiliary filter in the direction of detachment.

[0174] The auxiliary filter can be supported by the duct 40. The auxiliary filter can be arranged to be detachable. The auxiliary filter can be arranged to be detachable in the inner case 10a. The auxiliary filter can be arranged to be detachable from the bottom surface of the treatment space 10s.

[0175] The auxiliary filter filters impurities from air that moves through the internal suction inlet 41 to the internal airflow paths Pa, Pb. The auxiliary filter filters dust from the air that passes therethrough, and the function thereof can be different from that of the filter portion 95. The auxiliary filter is not the HEPA filter. For example, the auxiliary filter can include a mesh filter. For example, the auxiliary filter can filter only impurities that are relatively larger in volume than impurities filtered by the filter portion 95. The auxiliary filter is arranged such that steam can also pass therethrough without any problem. With such a configuration, one auxiliary filter can add an auxiliary filtering function to both the first internal airflow path Pa and the second internal airflow path Pb.

[0176] The user can open the door 15 and draw out the filter module 90 after detaching the cover 25. The user can draw out the filter module 90 after detaching the cover 25 and the auxiliary filter described below.

[0177] Hereinafter, the filter module 90 will be described with reference to Figures 5 to 9 and Figures 12 to 16bThe opening and closing module 100, 100' will be described specifically as follows. In order to distinguish the first embodiment and the second embodiment, a single quote "'" is shown after the reference numeral of the structural element which is different from the first embodiment in the reference numeral of the structural element of the second embodiment.

[0178] The opening and closing module 100, 100' operates to change whether or not the passage flow path 127 is blocked. The opening and closing module 100, 100' can form at least a part of the passage flow path 127. The shutter member 120 of the opening and closing module 100, 100' forms at least a part of the passage flow path 127. At least a part of the passage flow path 127 formed on the shutter member 120 rotates integrally with the shutter member 120, thereby changing whether or not the passage flow path 127 is blocked.

[0179] The opening and closing module 100, 100' is arranged in the cabinet 10. The opening and closing module 100, 100' can be arranged in the door 15. In this case, the passage flow path 127 is arranged in the door 15. The outside air can pass through the door 15 and flow into the outside air flow path Pc. The exhaust air can pass through the door 15 and flow out to the outside space Ou.

[0180] A plurality of opening and closing modules 100a, 100b can be provided. The opening and closing module 100, 100' includes an outside air opening and closing module 100a which operates to change whether or not the outside air inflow flow path 127 is blocked. The opening and closing module 100, 100' includes an exhaust air opening and closing module 100b which operates to change whether or not the exhaust air outflow flow path 127 is blocked.

[0181] The shutter member 120 of the outside air opening and closing module 100a forms at least a part of the outside air inflow flow path 127. The shutter member 120 of the exhaust air opening and closing module 100b forms at least a part of the exhaust air outflow flow path 127. The outside air opening and closing module 100a can be arranged in the door 15. The exhaust air opening and closing module 100b can be arranged in the door 15.

[0182] The outside air opening and closing module 100a and the exhaust air opening and closing module 100b can be arranged in the door in a vertically spaced manner. The outside air opening and closing module 100a can be arranged on the upper side of the exhaust air opening and closing module 100b. In the closed state of the door 15, the outside air opening and closing module 100a can be arranged on the front side of the machine room 18. In the closed state of the door 15, the exhaust air opening and closing module 100b can be arranged on the front side of the processing space 10s. The control section 2 controls the outside air opening and closing module 100a and the exhaust air opening and closing module 100b so that the outside air inflow flow path 127 and the exhaust air outflow flow path 127 are all in the open state or all in the closed state.

[0183] The opening / closing module 100, 100' includes a shutter member 120 that operates to change whether or not to block the passage flow path 127. The opening / closing module 100, 100' includes a moving member 150, 150' that, as the moving member 150, 150' moves in a predetermined moving direction Mp1, causes the shutter member 120 to operate. The opening / closing module 100, 100' includes a drive assembly 160, 160' having a motor 168, 168' for generating a driving force. The drive assembly 160, 160' moves the moving member 150, 150' in the moving direction Mp1 by transforming the driving force of the motor 168, 168'.

[0184] Referring to Figures 6 to 9 and Figure 12 The shutter member 120 can be provided in plurality. A plurality of shutter members 120a, 120b that operate with one drive assembly 160, 160' can be provided. A pair of shutter members 120a, 120b that operate with one drive assembly 160, 160' can be provided. The pair of shutter members 120a, 120b can be spaced apart from each other. The pair of shutter members 120a, 120b can be spaced apart in a direction of both sides of the door 15. The pair of shutter members 120a, 120b can include a first shutter member 120a and a second shutter member 120b. The first shutter member 120a and the second shutter member 120b can be configured to operate simultaneously with one drive assembly 160, 160'.

[0185] A plurality of passage flow paths 127 that are spaced apart from each other can be provided. A plurality of passage flow paths 127 that change whether or not to block with one drive assembly 160, 160' can be provided. A plurality of outside air inflow flow paths 127 that change whether or not to block with one drive assembly 160, 160' can be provided. A plurality of exhaust gas outflow flow paths 127 that change whether or not to block with one drive assembly 160, 160' can be provided. The pair of passage flow paths 127 that change whether or not to block with one drive assembly 160, 160' can be spaced apart from each other. The pair of passage flow paths 127 can be spaced apart in a direction of both sides of the door 15. The pair of shutter members 120a, 120b corresponds to the pair of passage flow paths 127. At least a part of the pair of passage flow paths 127 can be formed in the first shutter member 120a and the second shutter member 120b, respectively. The first shutter member 120a and the second shutter member 120b are operated to open or close the pair of passage flow paths 127 simultaneously.

[0186] The shutter member 120 can be rotatably disposed with respect to the case 10. The shutter member 120 can open and close the through flow path 127 by rotating in a predetermined rotational direction. The shutter member 120 can be disposed so as to be rotatable about a predetermined shutter pivot axis Os. The first shutter member 120a can be disposed so as to be rotatable about a predetermined first shutter pivot axis Os1. The second shutter member 120b can be disposed so as to be rotatable about a predetermined second shutter pivot axis Os2.

[0187] The shutter pivot axes Os, Os1, Os2 can extend in the up-down direction. The shutter pivot axes Os, Os1, Os2 can be disposed in parallel with the hinge axis Oh. The first shutter pivot axis Os1 and the second shutter pivot axis Os2 can be disposed in parallel with each other.

[0188] The shutter member 120 is disposed so as to be rotatable in the clockwise direction and the counterclockwise direction about the shutter pivot axes Os, Os1, Os2. Among the clockwise direction and the counterclockwise direction about the shutter pivot axes Os, Os1, Os2 of the shutter member 120, a rotational direction in which the corresponding through flow path 127 is caused to change from the closed state to the open state is defined as a shutter rotational direction Mp2, and a rotational direction in which the corresponding through flow path 127 is caused to change from the open state to the closed state is defined as an inverse rotational direction Mr2 of the shutter rotational direction.

[0189] At least a portion of the through flow path 127 is formed through the shutter member 120. As an example, the entire section of the through flow path 127 can be formed in the shutter member 120, and the entire section of the through flow path 127 is integrally rotated as the shutter member 120 rotates. As another example, a portion of the through flow path 127 can be formed in the shutter member 120, and only the portion of the through flow path 127 is integrally rotated as the shutter member 120 rotates, and the remaining section of the through flow path 127 is maintained at a constant position. In either case of the example and the other example, in the open state of the through flow path 127, the entire section of the through flow path 127 forms a flow path through the door 15, and in the closed state of the through flow path 127, the through flow path 127 is blocked.

[0190] The shutter member 120 includes a blocking portion 125 that forms at least a portion of the through flow path 127. The blocking portion 125 forms at least a portion of the through flow path 127 that moves integrally with the shutter member 120. The blocking portion 125 can form a gap corresponding to the through flow path 127. The blocking portion 125 extends in parallel with the shutter pivot axis Os.

[0191] The one end of the through flow path 127 formed by the blocking portion 125 is an outer opening portion 127a, and the other end is an inner opening portion 127b. As the blocking portion 125 rotates, the through flow path 127 formed by the blocking portion 125 rotates integrally, and when at least one of the outer opening portion 127a and the inner opening portion 127b is blocked by the door 15, the through flow path 127 reaches a closed state, and when the outer opening portion 127a and the inner opening portion 127b face the outside space Ou and the inside of the case (the processing space or the outside air flow path), respectively, the through flow path 127 reaches an open state. In the open state of the through flow path 127, the outer opening portion 127a is located in the gap g of the door 15 and will face the outside space Ou. In the open state of the through flow path 127 of the outside air opening and closing module 100a, the inner opening portion 127b will face the outside air connecting piece 45. In the open state of the through flow path 127 of the exhaust air opening and closing module 100b, the inner opening portion 127b will face the processing space 10s.

[0192] The blocking portion 125 includes the exposed blocking portion 125a. In the open state of the through flow path 127, the exposed blocking portion 125a can be blocked by the door 15. In the closed state of the through flow path 127, the exposed blocking portion 125a can be exposed to the outside space Ou.

[0193] The shutter member 120 includes a shutter base 123 that supports the blocking portion 125. The blocking portion 125 can be fixed to the shutter base 123. The shutter base 123 can support both ends of the blocking portion 125. The shutter base 123 includes a first base 123a that supports one end of the blocking portion 125. The shutter base 123 includes a second base 123b that supports the other end of the blocking portion 125. The shutter base 123 rotates integrally with the blocking portion 125. In both ends of the shutter rotation axis Os, Os1, Os2 of the blocking portion 125, one end is supported by the first base 123a, and the other end is supported by the second base 123b.

[0194] The shutter base 123 divides the through flow path 127 in the direction of the shutter rotation axis Os, Os1, Os2.

[0195] The shutter base 123 includes a corner 123c1 arranged on the boundary of the exposed blocking portion 125a and the shutter base 123. The corner 123c1 is formed in correspondence with the shape of the exposed blocking portion 125a. The corner 123c1 includes a curve that is recessed in the direction close to the shutter rotation axis Os, Os1, Os2. The corner 123c1 includes a curve corresponding to the shape of the recessed groove of the exposed blocking portion 125a.

[0196] The shutter base 123 includes a corner 123c2 disposed on the outer opening portion 127a and the boundary of the shutter base 123. The corner 123c2 is formed in correspondence with the shape of the outer opening portion 127a. The corner 123c2 includes a curve that is recessed toward a direction close to the shutter pivot Os, Os1, Os2. The corner 123c2 includes a curve that corresponds to the shape of the recessed groove of the exposure blocking portion 125a. The corner 123c2 includes a curve that corresponds to the shape of the corner 123c1.

[0197] The shutter member 120 includes a shutter shaft portion 121 disposed on the shutter pivot Os, Os1, Os2 of the shutter base 123. The shutter shaft portion 121 is configured to provide a function of the shutter pivot Os, Os1, Os2. To provide the function of the shutter pivot Os, Os1, Os2, as an example, the shutter shaft portion, which functions as an additional member of a shaft, can be configured to connect the shutter member 120 and the door 15, or as another example, a protrusion can be formed on one of the shutter member 120 and the door 15 to protrude along the shutter pivot Os, Os1, Os2, and a groove can be formed on the other to allow the protrusion to be inserted therein in a rotatable manner. In the present embodiment, the first shaft portion 121a of the shutter member 120 is formed with a protrusion that protrudes along the shutter pivot Os, Os1, Os2 and is inserted into a groove of the door 15, and the second shaft portion 121b of the shutter member 120 is formed with a groove to allow a protrusion formed along the shutter pivot Os, Os1, Os2 of the door 15 to be inserted into the groove.

[0198] The shutter shaft portion 121 includes a first shaft portion 121a disposed at one end of the extension direction of the shutter pivot Os, Os1, Os2 and a second shaft portion 121b disposed at the other end. The first shaft portion 121a is disposed in the first base 123a. The second shaft portion 121b is disposed in the second base 123b. The first shaft portion 121a is formed with a rotation protrusion that protrudes along the shutter pivot Os, Os1, Os2. The first shaft portion 121a is inserted into a groove (not shown) of the door 15 in a rotatable manner. The second shaft portion 121b is formed with a rotation groove that is recessed along the shutter pivot Os, Os1, Os2. A protrusion (not shown) of the door 15 is inserted into the groove of the second shaft portion 121b in a rotatable manner.

[0199] Reference Signs List Figures 12 to 16bThe moving members 150, 150' can be provided in plural. A plurality of moving members 150a, 150b, 150a', 150b' can be provided to be operated by one driving assembly 160, 160'. A pair of moving members 150a, 150b, 150a', 150b' can be provided to be operated by one driving assembly 160, 160'. The pair of moving members 150a, 150b, 150a', 150b' corresponds to the pair of shutter members 120a, 120b. The pair of moving members 150a, 150b, 150a', 150b' can include a first moving member 150a, 150a' and a second moving member 150b, 150b'.

[0200] The pair of shutter members 120a, 120b are operated respectively as the pair of moving members 150a, 150b, 150a', 150b' move in directions opposite to each other. The first moving member 150a, 150a' operates the first shutter member 120a, and the second moving member 150b, 150b' operates the second shutter member 120b. The first moving member 150a, 150a' and the second moving member 150b, 150b' can be configured to be operated simultaneously by one driving assembly 160, 160'.

[0201] The moving members 150, 150' can be configured in a manner that the box 10 can move linearly. The moving members 150, 150' can move in a predetermined direction to rotate the shutter members 120. Among two directions in which the moving members 150, 150' move linearly, a direction in which the passage flow path 127 of the corresponding shutter member 120 is changed from the closed state to the open state is defined as a moving direction Mp1, and a direction in which the passage flow path 127 of the corresponding shutter member 120 is changed from the open state to the closed state is defined as a direction opposite to the moving direction Mr1.

[0202] The moving direction Mp1 can be predetermined as a direction that crosses the shutter rotation shafts Os, Os1, Os2. The moving direction Mp1 and the shutter rotation shafts Os, Os1, Os2 can be predetermined to be perpendicular. The moving direction Mp1 can be predetermined as a direction that is away from the main driving member 161, 161'.

[0203] The direction Mp1 and the direction Mr1 of one of the moving members 150, 150' are opposite directions to each other. The moving direction Mp1 of each of the pair of moving members 150a, 150b, 150a', 150b' can be set to be opposite directions to each other. In this case, the direction Mr1 of each of the pair of moving members 150a, 150b, 150a', 150b' is also set to be opposite directions to each other. When the pair of moving members 150a, 150b, 150a', 150b' moves in the moving direction Mp1 respectively, the pair of moving members 150a, 150b, 150a', 150b' can be configured to be apart from each other.

[0204] The moving members 150, 150' can be formed in a bar shape as a whole. The moving members 150, 150' can be formed to be longer in the moving direction Mp1.

[0205] The moving members 150, 150' include a starting end portion 151, 151' that receives power transmitted from the driving assembly 160, 160'. The moving members 150, 150' include a terminal end portion 155 that transmits power to the corresponding louver member 120. The moving members 150, 150' include an extension portion 153 that connects the starting end portion 151, 151' and the terminal end portion 155 to each other and extends.

[0206] Among both end portions of the moving members 150, 150', one end is formed as the starting end portion 151, 151', and the other end is formed as the terminal end portion 155. Among both end portions of the moving members 150, 150', the starting end portion 151, 151' is disposed in a direction close to the driving assembly 160, 160', and the terminal end portion 155 is disposed in a direction close to the corresponding louver member 120. The starting end portion 151, 151' of each of the pair of moving members 150a, 150b, 150a', 150b' can be opposite to each other.

[0207] Referring to Figure 16a and Figure 16bThe opening and closing module 100, 100' can include a transmission protrusion 130 formed in one of the moving member 150, 150' and the corresponding shutter member 120 and a transmission recess 140 formed in the other. In one of the shutter member 120 and the moving member 150, 150', the transmission protrusion 130 is formed to protrude at a position spaced apart from the corresponding shutter shaft Os, Os1, Os2. In the other of the shutter member 120 and the moving member 150, 150', the transmission recess 140 is formed to receive the transmission protrusion 130. In the present embodiment, the transmission protrusion 130 is formed in the shutter member 120 and the transmission recess 140 is formed in the moving member 150, 150', but the present application is not limited thereto and the transmission protrusion 130 can be formed in the terminal portion 155 of the moving member 150, 150' and the transmission recess 140 can be formed in the shutter base 123 of the shutter member 120.

[0208] The transmission recess 140 is preferably formed to be longer than the transmission protrusion 130 in a direction crossing the shutter shaft Os, Os1, Os2 and the moving direction Mp1. In the present embodiment, the extension direction of the shutter shaft Os, Os1, Os2 is the Z-axis direction, the moving direction Mp1 is the X-axis direction, and the length direction of the transmission recess 140 is the Y-axis direction. The transmission recess 140 can be formed in a slot or hole shape. The transmission recess 140 can be formed in a slit shape. When the moving member 150, 150' moves linearly in the direction Mp1, Mr1, the shutter member rotates in the rotation direction Mp2, Mr2, and the transmission protrusion 130 moves relative to the transmission recess 140 in the length direction of the transmission recess 140. As the transmission protrusion 130 moves relative to the transmission recess 140 in the length direction (Y-axis direction) of the transmission recess 140, the moving member 150, 150' can move linearly without bending and the shutter member 120 can rotate.

[0209] The moving trajectory of the moving member 150, 150' is set to be spaced apart from the corresponding shutter shaft Os, Os1, Os2. In a state in which the moving member 150, 150' is maximally moved in the opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction, the connection point of the corresponding transmission protrusion 130 and the transmission recess 140 can be set to be disposed at a position more spaced apart from the corresponding shutter shaft Os, Os1, Os2 in the opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction than the position of the corresponding shutter shaft Os, Os1, Os2. In a state in which the moving member 150, 150' is maximally moved in the moving direction Mp1, the connection point of the corresponding transmission protrusion 130 and the transmission recess 140 can be set to be disposed at a position more spaced apart from the corresponding shutter shaft Os, Os1, Os2 in the moving direction Mp1 than the position of the corresponding shutter shaft Os, Os1, Os2.

[0210] Figure 16a The state in which the moving member 150 is moved to the maximum extent in the opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction is shown, and at this time, the through flow path 127 of the corresponding louver member 120 is in the closed state. Figure 16b The state in which the moving member 150 is moved to the maximum extent in the moving direction Mp1 is shown, and at this time, the through flow path 127 of the corresponding louver member 120 is in the open state.

[0211] In the state shown in FIG. 1, when the moving member 150 is moved in the moving direction Mp1, the transmission protrusion 130 is relatively moved along the transmission groove 140, and the transmission protrusion 130 is rotated along the louver rotation direction Mp2 with the louver rotation shaft Os, Os1, Os2 as the center. When the moving member 150 is moved in the moving direction Mp1, the louver member 120 is rotated along the louver rotation direction Mp2. When the louver member 120 is rotated along the louver rotation direction Mp2, the through flow path 127 is changed from the closed state to the open state. Figure 16a In the state shown in FIG. 1, when the moving member 150 is moved in the moving direction Mp1, the transmission protrusion 130 is relatively moved along the transmission groove 140, and the transmission protrusion 130 is rotated along the louver rotation direction Mp2 with the louver rotation shaft Os, Os1, Os2 as the center. When the moving member 150 is moved in the moving direction Mp1, the louver member 120 is rotated along the louver rotation direction Mp2. When the louver member 120 is rotated along the louver rotation direction Mp2, the through flow path 127 is changed from the closed state to the open state.

[0212] In the state shown in FIG. 1, when the moving member 150 is moved in the moving direction Mp1, the transmission protrusion 130 is relatively moved along the transmission groove 140, and the transmission protrusion 130 is rotated along the louver rotation direction Mp2 with the louver rotation shaft Os, Os1, Os2 as the center. When the moving member 150 is moved in the moving direction Mp1, the louver member 120 is rotated along the louver rotation direction Mp2. When the louver member 120 is rotated along the louver rotation direction Mp2, the through flow path 127 is changed from the closed state to the open state. Figure 16b In the state shown in FIG. 1, when the moving member 150 is moved in the moving direction Mp1, the transmission protrusion 130 is relatively moved along the transmission groove 140, and the transmission protrusion 130 is rotated along the louver rotation direction Mp2 with the louver rotation shaft Os, Os1, Os2 as the center. When the moving member 150 is moved in the moving direction Mp1, the louver member 120 is rotated along the louver rotation direction Mp2. When the louver member 120 is rotated along the louver rotation direction Mp2, the through flow path 127 is changed from the closed state to the open state.

[0213] Referring to Figures 12 to 15b , the drive assembly 160, 160' is configured to transmit the driving force of one motor 168, 168' to the pair of moving members 150a, 150b, 150a', 150b'. The drive assembly 160, 160' transforms the driving force of the motor 168, 168' and moves the pair of moving members 150a, 150b, 150a', 150b' in opposite directions to each other. By moving the pair of moving members 150a, 150b, 150a', 150b' in opposite directions to each other, the through flow path 127 of the corresponding pair of louver members 120a, 120b can be changed from the closed state to the open state.

[0214] The drive assembly 160, 160' includes a main drive member 161, 161' that is in contact with the moving member 150, 150' and moves the moving member 150, 150' along the moving direction Mpl. The drive assembly 160, 160' includes the motor 168, 168'. The drive assembly 160, 160' can include a transmission portion 163, 163' that transmits a driving force of the motor 168, 168' to the main drive member 161, 161'.

[0215] In addition, the cabinet 10 includes a module support portion (not shown) that supports the opening and closing module 100, 100'. The module support portion can be provided in the door 15. The module support portion supports the drive assembly 160, 160'. The module support portion guides the moving member 150, 150' so as to be movable only along the moving direction Mpl and the opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction. The module support portion supports the shutter member 120 so as to be rotatable about the shutter rotation shaft Os, Os1, Os2.

[0216] Hereinafter, the opening and closing module 100 of the first embodiment will be described. Figures 12 to 13b The opening and closing module 100 of the first embodiment will be described as follows.

[0217] The drive assembly 160 of the first embodiment includes a main drive member 161 that moves the pair of moving members 150a, 150b away from or close to each other according to the rotation direction of the motor 168. The main drive member 161 is provided so as to be rotatable about a predetermined main rotation shaft Oa. The main rotation shaft Oa extends along a direction that is transverse to the moving direction Mpl. In the present embodiment, the main rotation shaft Oa extends along the Y-axis direction, but in another embodiment, the main rotation shaft Oa can extend along the Z-axis direction or another direction other than the Y-axis direction, as long as it is perpendicular to the moving direction Mpl. In order to minimize the front-rear direction thickness of the door 15, the main rotation shaft Oa is preferably an axis that extends along the front-rear direction.

[0218] The main drive member 161 is provided so as to be rotatable about the main rotation shaft Oa in a clockwise direction and a counterclockwise direction. Among the clockwise direction and the counterclockwise direction of the main drive member 161 about the main rotation shaft Oa, the rotation direction in which the corresponding moving member 150 moves along the moving direction Mpl is defined as the main rotation direction Ap, and the rotation direction in which the corresponding moving member 150 moves along the opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction is defined as the reverse rotation direction Ar of the main rotation direction. The main drive member 161 is configured to be rotatable along the main rotation direction Ap or the reverse rotation direction Ar of the main rotation direction according to the rotation direction of the motor 168.

[0219] The main drive member 161 can include a plate-shaped rotating body 161a that forms a thickness in the extension direction of the driving shaft Oa. The rotating body 161a can be formed in a disc shape.

[0220] The main drive member 161 can include a shaft portion 161b disposed at the center portion of the rotating body 161a. The shaft portion 161b is configured to function as the driving shaft Oa. To function as the driving shaft Oa, as an example, an additional member that functions as a shaft can be provided to connect the door 15 and the main drive member 161, and as another example, a protrusion that protrudes along the driving shaft Oa can be formed in one of the door 15 and the main drive member 161, and a groove into which the protrusion is rotatably inserted can be formed in the other. In the present embodiment, a hole is formed in the shaft portion 161b along the shutter shafts Os, Os1, Os2, and a shaft (not shown) connected to the cabinet 10 can be inserted into the hole of the shaft portion 161b.

[0221] The main drive member 161 includes a driven portion 161c that receives power transmitted to the transmission portion 163. The driven portion 161c includes a plurality of teeth formed along the circumference of the rotating body 161a. The driven portion 161c engages with a driving gear portion 163b1 of a second gear 163b described below to transmit rotational force.

[0222] The main drive member 161 is formed with a cam groove 161d that contacts the moving member 150 to transmit power to the moving member 150. The cam groove 161d can be formed in the rotating body 161a. The cam groove 161d is a concept that covers a groove or a hole.

[0223] The cam groove 161d can extend in a direction away from the driving shaft Oa in one of a clockwise direction and a counterclockwise direction with the driving shaft Oa as a center. The cam groove 161d extends in a direction away from the driving shaft Oa in a reverse rotation direction Ar of the driving rotation direction Ap with the driving shaft Oa as a center. The cam groove 161d extends in a direction closer to the driving shaft Oa in the driving rotation direction Ap with the driving shaft Oa as a center.

[0224] The cam groove 161d can extend in a range of about 270 degrees with the driving axis Oa as the center. The cam groove 161d extends by being connected to each other by a first point which is the end of the driving rotation direction Ap and a second point which is the end of the reverse rotation direction Ar of the driving rotation direction. The cam protrusion 151a described later is inserted into the cam groove 161d, and when the main driving member 161 rotates, the cam protrusion 151a relatively moves along the cam groove 161d. When the cam protrusion 151a is positioned at the first point of the cam groove 161d, the moving member 150 reaches a state where the maximum degree of movement along the movement direction Mr1 is completed. When the cam protrusion 151a is positioned at the second point of the cam groove 161d, the moving member 150 reaches a state where the maximum degree of movement along the movement direction Mp1 is completed.

[0225] The main driving member 161 can be formed with a plurality of the cam grooves 161d. In the present embodiment, the main driving member 161 is formed with a pair of the cam grooves 161d1, 161d2 corresponding to the pair of the moving members 150a, 150b. The pair of the cam grooves 161d1, 161d2 includes a first cam groove 161d1 into which the cam protrusion 151a of the first moving member 150a is inserted, and a second cam groove 161d2 into which the cam protrusion 151a of the second moving member 150b is inserted. The first cam groove 161d1 and the second cam groove 161d2 are formed in a manner of being spaced apart from each other. The first cam groove 161d1 and the second cam groove 161d2 are formed in a manner of being point-symmetrical to each other with the louver shafts Os, Os1, Os2 as the center.

[0226] The driving assembly 160 can include a motor 168 having a motor shaft 168a protruding in a direction crossing the driving axis Oa. In the present embodiment, the motor shaft 168a protrudes to the side.

[0227] The driving assembly 160 includes a transmission part 163 having at least one gear that transmits a driving force of the motor 168 to the main driving member 161. The at least one gear makes the main driving member 161 rotate.

[0228] The at least one gear can include a first gear 163a that rotates integrally with the motor shaft 168a. The first gear 163a can be fixed to the motor shaft 168a. The first gear 163a can include a worm gear.

[0229] The at least one gear can include a second gear 163b engaged with the teeth of the main driving member 161 and rotating the main driving member 161. The second gear 163b can be rotated in engagement with the first gear 163a. The second gear 163b can be configured to be rotatable about a transmission rotation axis Ob. The transmission rotation axis Ob can be configured in parallel with the driving rotation axis Oa. Among clockwise and counterclockwise directions about the transmission rotation axis Ob of the second gear 163b, a direction in which the main driving member 161 is rotated in the driving rotation direction Ap is defined as a transmission forward rotation direction Tp, and a direction in which the main driving member 161 is rotated in the reverse rotation direction Ar of the driving rotation direction is defined as a transmission reverse rotation direction Tr.

[0230] The second gear 163b can include a driven gear portion 163b2 formed with teeth engaged with the teeth of the first gear 163a. The driven gear portion 163b2 includes a plurality of teeth arranged in one circumferential direction about the transmission rotation axis Ob. The driven gear portion 163b2 can be formed as a helical gear to be engaged with a worm gear.

[0231] The second gear 163b can include a driving gear portion 163b1 formed with teeth engaged with the teeth of the driven portion 161c of the main driving member 161. The driving gear portion 163b1 includes a plurality of teeth arranged in one circumferential direction about the transmission rotation axis Ob. The driving gear portion 163b1 can be positioned closer to the transmission rotation axis Ob than the driven gear portion 163b2.

[0232] The moving member 150 of the first embodiment is configured to move in a moving direction Mp1 when the main driving member 161 is rotated in the driving rotation direction Ap. The moving member 150 is configured to move in an opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction when the main driving member 161 is rotated in the reverse rotation direction Ar of the driving rotation direction. The pair of moving members 150a, 150b can be configured to move away from each other when the main driving member 161 is rotated in the driving rotation direction Ap. The pair of moving members 150a, 150b can be configured to move toward each other when the main driving member 161 is rotated in the reverse rotation direction Ar of the driving rotation direction. The moving direction Mp1 can be predetermined as a direction across the driving rotation axis Oa.

[0233] The moving member 150 includes a cam protrusion 151a that is inserted into the cam groove 161d. The cam protrusion 151a can be formed at the leading end portion 151. The cam protrusion 151a can protrude in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction Mp1. The cam protrusion 151a can protrude in a direction parallel to the louver rotation shafts Os, Os1, Os2. The cam protrusion 151a moves along the moving direction Mp1 or the opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction integrally with the moving member 150, and relatively moves with respect to the cam groove 161d along the extension direction of the cam groove 161d.

[0234] Figure 13a A state in which the moving member 150 is maximally moved along the opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction is shown. Figure 13b A state in which the moving member 150 is maximally moved along the moving direction Mp1 is shown.

[0235] In the state of Figure 13a When the motor shaft 168a rotates in the positive direction, the second gear 163b rotates in the positive rotation direction transmission Tp as the first gear 163a rotates in the positive direction. When the second gear 163b rotates in the positive rotation direction transmission Tp, the main drive member 161 rotates in the active rotation direction Ap. When the main drive member 161 rotates in the active rotation direction Ap, the cam groove 161d rotates in the active rotation direction Ap. When the cam groove 161d rotates in the active rotation direction Ap, the cam protrusion 151a relatively rotates in the reverse rotation direction Ar of the active rotation direction with respect to the cam groove 161d. When the main drive member 161 rotates in the active rotation direction Ap, the moving member 150 moves in the moving direction Mp1. When the cam protrusion 151a is positioned at the second point of the cam groove 161d, the motor shaft 168a will be restrained from further rotating in the positive direction.

[0236] In the state of Figure 13bWhen the motor shaft 168a rotates in the reverse direction, the first gear 163a rotates in the reverse direction Tr. When the second gear 163b rotates in the reverse direction Tr, the main drive member 161 rotates in the reverse direction Ar of the active rotation direction. When the main drive member 161 rotates in the reverse direction Ar of the active rotation direction, the cam groove 161d rotates in the reverse direction Ar of the active rotation direction. When the cam groove 161d rotates in the reverse direction Ar of the active rotation direction, the cam protrusion 151a relatively rotates in the opposite direction Mr1 of the movement direction with respect to the cam groove 161d. When the main drive member 161 rotates in the opposite direction Mr1 of the movement direction, the moving member 150 moves in the opposite direction Mr1 of the movement direction. When the cam protrusion 151a is positioned at the first point of the cam groove 161d, the motor shaft 168a will be restrained from further rotating in the reverse direction.

[0237] Hereinafter, the second embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 14 to 15b The opening and closing module 100' of the second embodiment will be described as follows.

[0238] The drive assembly 160' of the second embodiment includes a main drive member 161' configured to move the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' away from each other according to the rotation direction of the motor 168'. When the main drive member 161' moves in a predetermined main drive direction Bp, the main drive member 161' pushes the moving member 150' in the movement direction Mpl. The main drive direction Bp can be a direction transverse to the movement direction Mpl. In the present embodiment, the main drive direction Bp is the upper side +Z direction, but the present application is not limited thereto.

[0239] The main drive member 161' is configured to move in a straight line. In two directions of the straight line movement of the main drive member 161', the direction in which the moving member 150' is moved in the movement direction Mpl is defined as the main drive direction Bp, and the direction in which the moving member 150' is moved in the opposite direction Mr1 of the movement direction is defined as the opposite direction Br of the main drive direction. The main drive member 161' is configured to move in the predetermined main drive direction Bp or the opposite direction Br of the main drive direction according to the rotation direction of the motor 168'.

[0240] The main drive member 161' includes a driven portion 161c' to which power is transmitted to the transmission portion 163'. The driven portion 161c' can form a helical groove. The helical groove can be recessed from the surface of the main drive member 161' toward the main drive direction Bp. The helical groove can be formed on the opposite direction Br side of the main drive direction of the main drive member 161'.

[0241] The main drive member 161' is constrained from rotating and is configured to be able to move linearly along the main drive direction Bp or the opposite direction Br of the main drive direction. The spiral groove engages with the spiral gear described later. When the spiral gear rotates, the spiral gear relatively rotates with the spiral groove and performs an action of the spiral gear escaping from the spiral groove or an action of the spiral gear entering the spiral groove. When the action of the spiral gear escaping from the spiral groove is performed, the main drive member 161' moves along the main drive direction Bp. When the action of the spiral gear entering the spiral groove is performed, the main drive member 161' moves along the opposite direction Br of the main drive direction.

[0242] The main drive member 161' can include a top portion 161a' that is inserted between the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' in a state in which the main drive member 161' moves to the greatest extent along the opposite direction Br of the main drive direction (refer to Figure 14 and Figure 15a ). A pair of sliding portions 151b' of the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' forms a gap along the opposite direction Br of the main drive direction, and the top portion 161a' is inserted into the gap. With such a structure, when the main drive member 161' moves along the main drive direction Bp, the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' can naturally move away from each other.

[0243] The main drive member 161' includes a base portion 161b' disposed on the opposite direction Br side of the main drive direction. The top portion 161a' and the base portion 161b' can be integrally formed. The driven portion 161c' can be formed in the base portion 161b'. The main drive member 161' can have a shape that narrows toward the moving direction Mpl as it gets closer to the top portion 161a' from the base portion 161b' as a whole.

[0244] The following is described with reference to the relationship between the main drive member 161' and a certain moving member 150'. The main drive member 161' includes a pressing portion 161d' that forms an inclined surface facing the direction between the main drive direction Bp and the moving direction Mpl and that contacts the moving member 150'. The inclined surface of the pressing portion 161d' has a surface that lowers along the opposite direction Br of the main drive direction as it gets closer to the moving direction Mpl. When the main drive member 161' moves along the main drive direction Bp, the sliding portion 151b' of the moving member 150' relatively moves obliquely along the inclined surface with respect to the main drive member 161'. When the sliding portion 151b' of the moving member 150' relatively moves obliquely along the inclined surface with respect to the main drive member 161', the moving member 150' moves along the moving direction Mpl.

[0245] The following is described with reference to the relationship between the main drive member 161' and the pair of moving members 150a', 150b'. The main drive member 161' forms a pair of the pressure applying portions 161d1', 161d2' corresponding to the pair of moving members 150a', 150b'. The first pressure applying portion 161d1' includes a first inclined surface 161d1' that is distanced from the top portion 161a' along the opposite direction Br of the main drive direction more as it goes toward the moving direction Mp1 of the first moving member 150a'. The second pressure applying portion 161d2' includes a second inclined surface 161d2' that is distanced from the top portion 161a' along the opposite direction Br of the main drive direction more as it goes toward the moving direction Mp1 of the second moving member 150b'. When the main drive member 161' moves along the main drive direction Bp, the sliding portion 151b' of the first moving member 150a' relatively moves obliquely along the first inclined surface 161d1', and the sliding portion 151b' of the second moving member 150b' relatively moves obliquely along the second inclined surface 161d2'. When the main drive member 161' moves along the main drive direction Bp, the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' moves in a manner that they are distanced from each other.

[0246] The drive assembly 160' further includes an elastic member 162' configured to elastically deform when the moving member 150' moves along the moving direction Mp1. The elastic member 162' is configured to elastically restore when the moving member 150' moves along the opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction. The elastic member 162' can be a spring or the like.

[0247] The following is described with reference to the relationship between the main drive member 161' and the moving member 150'. One end of the elastic member 162' is fixed to the moving member 150'. When the moving member 150' moves along the moving direction Mp1, the elastic member 162' elastically stretches. When the main drive member 161' moves along the main drive direction Bp, the main drive member 161' pushes the moving member 150' along the moving direction Mp1 with a force greater than the elastic force of the elastic member 162', thereby moving the moving member 150' along the moving direction Mp1. When the main drive member 161' moves along the opposite direction Br of the main drive direction, the moving member 150' moves along the opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction under the action of the elastic force of the elastic member 162'. When the moving member 150' moves along the opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction, the sliding portion 151b' of the moving member 150' slides along the inclined surface of the pressure applying portion 161d'.

[0248] The following is described with reference to the relationship of the main drive member 161' and the pair of moving members 150a', 150b'. The elastic member 162' pulls the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' to each other. As the main drive member 161' moves along the main drive direction Bp, the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' gradually move away from each other, the elastic member 162' can pull the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' with greater force. When the main drive member 161' moves along the opposite direction Br of the main drive direction, the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' move to each other in a manner of approaching each other under the action of the elastic force of the elastic member 162'.

[0249] The drive assembly 160' can include a motor 168' having a motor shaft 168a' protruding along the main drive direction Bp. In the present embodiment, the motor shaft 168a' protrudes to the upward side.

[0250] The drive assembly 160' can include a transmission portion 163' that transmits the power for moving the main drive member 161'. The transmission portion 163' can include a helical gear 163' that rotates about a rotation axis parallel to the main drive direction Bp under the action of the driving force of the motor 168'. The helical gear 163' can be fixed to the motor shaft 168'. The helical gear 163' can rotate integrally with the motor shaft 168'. The helical gear 163' can be inserted into the helical groove of the main drive member 161' and relatively rotate with respect to the helical groove.

[0251] The moving member 150' of the second embodiment is configured to move along the moving direction Mpl when the main drive member 161' moves along the main drive direction Bp. The moving member 150' is configured to move along the opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction when the main drive member 161' moves along the opposite direction Br of the main drive direction. The pair of moving members 150a', 150b' can be configured to move away from each other when the main drive member 161' moves along the main drive direction Bp. The pair of moving members 150a', 150b' can be configured to move close to each other when the main drive member 161' moves along the opposite direction Br of the main drive direction. The moving direction Mpl can be predetermined as a direction that is transverse to the main drive direction Bp.

[0252] The moving member 150' includes a sliding portion 151b' in contact with the pressure applying portion 161d'. The sliding portion 151b' is in contact with the inclined surface of the pressure applying portion 161d' and is capable of sliding along the inclined surface. The sliding portion 151b' can be formed at the leading end portion 151'. The sliding portion 151b' can form an inclined surface facing in a direction between the opposite direction Br of the main driving direction and the opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction. Referring to Figure 15a In a state where the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' have moved to the maximum extent in the opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction, respectively, the end portion of the main driving direction Bp of the sliding portion 151b' of the first moving member 150a' can be in contact with the end portion of the main driving direction Bp of the sliding portion 151b' of the second moving member 150b'.

[0253] The moving member 150' includes an elastic member support portion 152' supporting an end of an elastic member 162'. One end of the elastic member 162' can be fixed to the elastic member support portion 152' of the first moving member 150a', and the other end of the elastic member 162' can be fixed to the elastic member support portion 152' of the second moving member 150b'.

[0254] Figure 15a A state where the moving member 150 has moved to the maximum extent in the opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction is shown. Figure 15b A state where the moving member 150 has moved to the maximum extent in the moving direction Mp1 is shown.

[0255] In a state where the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' have moved to the maximum extent in the opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction, respectively, the end portion of the main driving direction Bp of the sliding portion 151b' of the first moving member 150a' can be in contact with the end portion of the main driving direction Bp of the sliding portion 151b' of the second moving member 150b'. Figure 15a In a state where the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' have moved to the maximum extent in the opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction, respectively, the end portion of the main driving direction Bp of the sliding portion 151b' of the first moving member 150a' can be in contact with the end portion of the main driving direction Bp of the sliding portion 151b' of the second moving member 150b'.

[0256] In a state where the pair of moving members 150a', 150b' have moved to the maximum extent in the opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction, respectively, the end portion of the main driving direction Bp of the sliding portion 151b' of the first moving member 150a' can be in contact with the end portion of the main driving direction Bp of the sliding portion 151b' of the second moving member 150b'. Figure 15bIn the state, when the motor shaft 168' rotates in the reverse direction, the helical gear 163' is introduced into the helical groove of the main drive member 161' as the helical gear 163' rotates in the reverse direction. When the helical gear 163' rotates in the reverse direction, the main drive member 161' moves in the opposite direction Br of the main drive direction. When the main drive member 161' moves in the opposite direction Br of the main drive direction, the sliding portion 151b' of the moving member 150' slides along the inclined surface of the pressing portion 161d' under the action of the elasticity of the elastic member 162', and the moving member 150' moves in the opposite direction Mr1 of the moving direction. When the helical gear 163' is introduced into the end of the helical groove, the motor shaft 168' is constrained from further rotating in the reverse direction.

[0257] Hereinafter, the Figure 4 and Figures 11a to 11c The plurality of modes are described in detail as follows. The control unit 2 is configured to select one mode from among a plurality of modes that are preset. The plurality of modes include a preset cycle mode and a ventilation mode. The control unit 2 can control various components in the laundry treatment apparatus 1 according to the selected mode.

[0258] The plurality of modes can be distinguished according to whether the outside air flows in and out. The plurality of modes can include at least one cycle mode and at least one ventilation mode.

[0259] In the cycle mode (first cycle mode, second cycle mode), the control unit 2 controls the fan 50 to operate. In the cycle mode, the control unit 2 controls the valve module 70 and the opening / closing module 100, 100' to select the inside air flow path Pa, Pb among the plurality of flow paths.

[0260] In the cycle mode, the control unit 2 controls the valve module 70 to open the inside air flow paths Pa, Pb and the opening / closing module 100, 100' to block the through flow path 127.

[0261] In the cycle mode, the inside air flow paths Pa, Pb are selected. In the cycle mode, the control unit 2 controls the outside air inflow path 127 and the exhaust air outflow path 127 to be closed. That is, the outside air opening / closing module 100a closes the outside air inflow path 127, and the exhaust air opening / closing module 100b closes the exhaust air outflow path 127. In the cycle mode, the valve module 70 opens at least one valve 70a, 70b to allow the air in the treatment space 10s to flow into the shared section P0.

[0262] In the ventilation mode, the control unit 2 controls the fan 50 to operate. In the ventilation mode, the control unit 2 controls the valve module 70 and the opening / closing module 100, 100' to select the outside air flow path Pc among the plurality of flow paths.

[0263] In the ventilation mode, the control unit 2 controls so that the valve module 70 blocks the inner air flow paths Pa, Pb, and the opening / closing module 100, 100' opens the through flow path 127.

[0264] When the ventilation mode is selected, the outer air flow path Pc is selected. In the ventilation mode, the control unit 2 controls so that the outer air inflow path 127 and the exhaust air outflow path 127 are opened. That is, the outer air opening / closing module 100a opens the outer air inflow path 127, and the exhaust air opening / closing module 100b opens the exhaust air outflow path 127. In the ventilation mode, the valve module 70 closes all the valves 70a, 70b to prevent the air in the treatment space 10s from flowing into the shared section P0.

[0265] The at least one circulation mode can be distinguished into a first circulation mode and a second circulation mode according to whether the air is filtered by the filter unit 95.

[0266] The plurality of modes can be selected by a user through an input to the input unit 3. The plurality of modes can be differently selected and performed in different time sections in one clothes treatment process. The plurality of modes can be differently selected and performed according to information sensed by the sensing unit 4.

[0267] In the first circulation mode, the control unit 2 controls so that the steam module 7 sprays steam in the treatment space 10s. In the first circulation mode, the control unit 2 controls so that the fan 50 is operated. In the first circulation mode, the control unit 2 controls the valve module 70 and the opening / closing module 100, 100' to select the first inner air flow path Pa among the plurality of flow paths. In the first circulation mode The control unit 2 controls to open the first valve 70a and close the second valve 70b. In the first circulation mode, the control unit 2 controls so that the outer air opening / closing module 100a and the exhaust air opening / closing module 100b respectively close the outer air inflow path 127 and the exhaust air outflow path 127. In the first circulation mode, the control unit 2 can control so that the hanger module 30 is vibrated. Through the first circulation mode, it is possible to help the steam to be effectively supplied to the clothes.

[0268] In the second cycle mode, the control part 2 controls so that the steam module 7 does not inject steam into the treatment space 10s. In the second cycle mode, the control part 2 controls so that the fan 50 is operated. In the second cycle mode, the control part 2 controls the valve module 70 and the opening / closing module 100, 100' so as to select the second internal air flow path Pb among the plurality of flow paths. In the second cycle mode, the control part 2 controls so that the first valve 70a is closed and the second valve 70b is opened. In the second cycle mode, the control part 2 controls so that the external air opening / closing module 100a and the exhaust air opening / closing module 100b respectively close the external air inflow path 127 and the exhaust air outflow path 127. In the second cycle mode, the control part 2 can control so that the hanger module 30 is vibrated. By the second cycle mode, the foreign matter adhered to the laundry can be effectively removed.

[0269] In the first cycle mode and the second cycle mode, the control part 2 can respectively make the vibration pattern of the hanger module 30 different. As an example, the control part 2 can control so that the hanger module 30 is relatively slowly vibrated in the first cycle mode, and so that the hanger module 30 is relatively quickly vibrated in the second cycle mode.

[0270] In the air exchange mode, the control part 2 can control so that the steam module 7 does not inject steam into the treatment space 10s. In the air exchange mode, the control part 2 controls so that the fan 50 is operated. In the air exchange mode, the control part 2 controls the valve module 70 and the opening / closing module 100, 100' so as to select the external air flow path Pc among the plurality of flow paths. In the air exchange mode, the control part 2 controls so that the first valve 70a is closed and the second valve 70b is closed. In the air exchange mode, the control part 2 controls so that the external air opening / closing module 100a and the exhaust air opening / closing module 100b respectively open the external air inflow path 127 and the exhaust air outflow path 127. In the air exchange mode, the control part 2 can control so that the hanger module 30 is not vibrated. By the air exchange mode, the moisture or odor component contained in the laundry can be effectively removed. Also, in the air exchange mode, by discharging the dust or odor component in the treatment space 10s to the outside, the quality of the space in which the laundry is accommodated can be improved.

[0271] Explanation of reference numerals

[0272] 1: laundry treatment apparatus 2: control part

[0273] 7: steam module 10: cabinet

[0274] 10s: treatment space 15: door

[0275] 15d: door side portion 30: hanger module

[0276] 40: duct 50: fan

[0277] 60: heat exchange module 70: valve module

[0278] 90: filter module 100, 100': opening / closing module

[0279] 100a: outside air opening / closing module 100b: exhaust air opening / closing module

[0280] 120: louver member 120a: first louver member

[0281] 120b: second louver member 121: louver shaft portion

[0282] 123: louver base 125: blocking portion

[0283] 125a: exposed blocking portion 127: passage flow path

[0284] 127a: outer opening portion 127b: inner opening portion

[0285] 130: transmission protrusion 140: transmission groove

[0286] 150, 150': moving member 150a, 150a': first moving member

[0287] 150b, 150b': second moving member 151a: cam protrusion

[0288] 151b': sliding portion 152': elastic member support portion

[0289] 160, 160': drive assembly 161, 161': main drive member

[0290] 161d: cam groove 161a': top portion

[0291] 161d': pressure application portion inclined surface 162': elastic member

[0292] 163, 163': transmission portion 168, 168': motor

[0293] Pa, Pb: inside air flow path Pc: outside air flow path

[0294] P0: shared section P1: inside air inflow section

[0295] P2: filter passage section Oh: hinge shaft

[0296] Os, Os1, Os2: louver rotation shaft Oa: active rotation shaft

[0297] Ob: transmission rotation shaft

Claims

1. A laundry treating apparatus, wherein, includes: a body forming a treatment space in which clothes are accommodated, and having a front opening; a door opening and closing the opening of the body, and having an inner space and a communication flow path formed on an inner side, the communication flow path connecting an inner side end of the communication flow path opening to the inside of the body and an outer side end of the communication flow path opening to the outside of the body; a shutter member disposed on the communication flow path so as to be rotatable with reference to a shutter rotation axis extending in an up-down direction, and having a through flow path formed so as to communicate the inner side end of the communication flow path and the outer side end of the communication flow path according to the disposition; a moving member disposed in the inner space, connected to the shutter member at a position spaced apart from the shutter rotation axis, and linearly moving in a left-right direction of the door to rotate the shutter member; and a driving assembly disposed in the inner space to linearly move the moving member in the left-right direction of the door.

2. The clothes treatment apparatus of claim 1, wherein the door includes: a door inner frame formed on a surface facing the treatment space in a state in which the door is closed; and a door outer frame disposed apart from the door inner frame and forming an inner space with the door inner frame.

3. The clothes treatment apparatus of claim 1, wherein the communication flow path in which the shutter member is disposed is formed at an end portion of the inner space.

4. The clothes treatment apparatus of claim 1, wherein outer opening portions disposed at the outer side end of the communication flow path when the communication flow path is open and inner opening portions disposed at the inner side end of the communication flow path are formed at both ends of the through flow path, any one of the outer opening portions and the inner opening portions faces the inner space when the shutter member closes the communication flow path.

5. The clothes treatment apparatus of claim 2, wherein the door further includes: a door side frame formed along an edge of the door, the inner side end of the communication flow path is formed between the door inner frame and the door side frame, and the outer side end of the communication flow path is formed between the door outer frame and the door side frame.

6. The clothes treatment apparatus of claim 5, wherein the inner side end of the communication flow path is opened to the inside of the body, and the outer side end of the communication flow path is formed in a direction perpendicular to the inner side end of the communication flow path.

7. The clothes treatment apparatus of claim 1, wherein the shutter member includes: a blocking portion in which the through flow path is formed inside; a shutter base disposed at upper and lower ends of the blocking portion and supporting the blocking portion; a shutter shaft portion protruding outward from the shutter base along the shutter rotation axis; and a transmission protrusion protruding from a position of the shutter base spaced apart from the shutter shaft portion and connected to the moving member.

8. The clothes treatment apparatus of claim 7, wherein the moving member includes a transmission groove disposed at an end portion of the moving member and connected to the transmission protrusion, the transmission groove is longer than the transmission protrusion in a direction crossing the shutter rotation axis and the left-right direction.

9. The clothes treatment apparatus of claim 1, wherein ​ Further comprising a mechanical chamber formed in the body and disposed at a lower side of the treatment space to treat air supplied into the treatment space. 10.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 9, wherein the door is provided with an exhaust opening and closing module to discharge air of the treatment space to the outside and an outside air opening and closing module to allow air of the outside to flow into the mechanical chamber, the exhaust opening and closing module and the outside air opening and closing module are respectively formed with the communication flow path, the exhaust opening and closing module and the outside air opening and closing module are respectively provided with the louver member. 11.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 10, wherein an outside air connector to supply air flowing into the outside air opening and closing module to an inside of the mechanical chamber is formed at a front side of the mechanical chamber. 12.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 9, wherein the louver member includes: a first louver member disposed to be rotatable at an upper side in the inside space; and a second louver member disposed to be rotatable at a lower side in the inside space; the through flow path includes: a first through flow path formed in the first louver member to selectively communicate an outside of the body and an inside of the body according to rotation; and a second through flow path formed in the second louver member to selectively communicate the outside of the body and the inside of the body according to rotation. 13.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 12, wherein the first louver member is disposed at an upper portion than the mechanical chamber to selectively communicate the treatment space and the outside of the body when the door is closed, the second louver member is disposed at a front side of the mechanical chamber to selectively communicate the inside of the mechanical chamber and the outside of the body when the door is closed. 14.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 13, wherein the communication flow path includes: a first communication flow path opened at an upper side to selectively communicate with the first through flow path according to rotation of the first louver member; and a second communication flow path opened at a lower side to selectively communicate with the second through flow path according to rotation of the second louver member, an outside air connector to communicate with the second communication flow path is formed at a front side of the mechanical chamber. 15.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 12, wherein the first louver member is disposed as a pair of members respectively disposed at a left upper portion of the inside space and a right upper portion of the inside space, the second louver member is disposed as a pair of members respectively disposed at a left lower portion of the inside space and a right lower portion of the inside space. 16.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 15, wherein the driving assembly includes: a first driving assembly disposed between the pair of first louver members to respectively provide driving force to the pair of first louver members; and a second driving assembly disposed at a lower portion of the inside space to provide driving force to the second louver member, the moving member further includes: a first moving member receiving a driving force from the first driving assembly and moving in a left-right direction of the door to rotate the pair of first louver members, respectively; and a second moving member receiving a driving force from the second driving assembly and moving in the left-right direction of the door to rotate the pair of second louver members, respectively.

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