Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a laundry treating apparatus. It includes a cabinet having a first laundry treating chamber formed therein to receive laundry, the cabinet being open at the front to allow the laundry to be put in or taken out, and a door assembly disposed at the front of the cabinet to open or close the first laundry treating chamber, the door assembly being formed with a second laundry treating chamber for at least de-wrinkling the laundry, the second laundry treating chamber being open to the front.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of Chinese Patent Application No. 201980023942.2, filed on April 3, 2019, entitled "Clothing Processing Device". Technical Field

[0002] The present invention relates to a garment processing apparatus, and more specifically, to a garment processing apparatus capable of removing wrinkles by pressing on at least two garments such as trousers or by using steam and hot wire. Background Technology

[0003] Generally, garment processing equipment refers to devices that perform various operations related to clothing (washing, drying, deodorizing, wrinkle removal, etc.). These include washing devices for washing clothes, dryers for drying clothes, washing machines that combine washing and drying functions, dryers for drying wet clothes, refreshers for removing odors from clothes or for removing wrinkles, and steamers for removing unwanted wrinkles from clothes.

[0004] A garment care machine is a device used to make clothes feel comfortable and fresh. It performs functions such as drying clothes, supplying fragrance to clothes, preventing static electricity, or removing wrinkles from clothes.

[0005] On the other hand, the development trend of garment processing devices is to solve the problems of washing, drying, deodorizing, and wrinkle removal of garments in one device. However, such garment processing devices use a drum to hold the garments and a drive device to rotate the drum, which results in shortcomings in deodorizing or wrinkle removal of garments.

[0006] To address this problem, a garment processing apparatus including a steam engine and a care machine has been disclosed, as shown in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2014-0184457. This garment processing apparatus includes a processing chamber for processing garments via air circulation or steam, and a separate wrinkle-removing module for removing wrinkles by pressing the garment inside the processing chamber. However, if multiple pairs of trousers need to be processed, one garment must be processed sequentially, resulting in a lengthy processing time.

[0007] Additionally, refer to Figure 1 Existing garment processing devices include: a housing 10 forming the exterior; a first garment processing chamber 11 providing a storage space 14 for accommodating garments; a door for opening and closing the housing; hanging parts 51, 52 provided in the door or the first garment processing chamber 11 for hanging garments; and a mechanical chamber 20 for supplying hot air or moisture to the first garment processing chamber 11.

[0008] The inner side of the door is provided with: secondary hanging parts 521 and 522 for fixing the clothing; and a pressing part 60, which is disposed below the secondary hanging parts to press the clothing. The secondary hanging part 50 includes: a hanger 522; and a hook part 521, which is disposed on the door and the hanger 522 can be fixed to the hook part 521. The pressing part 60 includes: a support part 65 for supporting one side of the clothing; a pressing part 66, which is configured to rotate toward the support part 65 to press the other side of the clothing; and a preventing part 67, which is disposed below the pressing part 66 to prevent the clothing from twisting.

[0009] Thus, the garment processing device can remove wrinkles while deodorizing by supplying hot air from the mechanical chamber located at the bottom of the box or by pressurizing the garment while the garment is suspended in the receiving space 14.

[0010] Furthermore, this garment processing device can dry and deodorize garments, or remove wrinkles, by supplying hot air or moisture to them while they are unfolded inside the chamber by their own weight. In addition, by pressing the surface of the garment with the pressure unit 66, wrinkles can be effectively removed, or creases (pre-set creases) can be formed on the garment, and ironing can be omitted after washing or drying.

[0011] However, in existing garment processing devices, there is no separate component between the pressing part 66 and the support part 65, so only one garment can be pressed, resulting in low efficiency.

[0012] On the other hand, in existing garment processing devices, the pressure unit 65 rotates from the side of the garment P and presses it, so that the garment P is pressed sequentially from one side to the other.

[0013] As a result, a relatively large amount of pressure is applied to the portion of the garment P near the pressure section 65, while a relatively small amount of pressure is applied to the portion far from the pressure section 65, thus resulting in a problem that the garment cannot be pressurized evenly.

[0014] Furthermore, during the process of the garment P being pressurized by the pressurizing part 65, there is a problem that the garment P is pushed by the pressurizing part 65 and deformed or its position changed.

[0015] Furthermore, in existing garment handling devices, even when the garment P is suspended on the hanging part, it cannot be secured, thus failing to prevent the garment's position from changing during pressing. Consequently, in existing garment handling devices, the pressure part 65 causes the garment P to develop more wrinkles or folds that are completely different from the intended direction.

[0016] Furthermore, in existing garment processing devices, when garments are configured as bottoms or similar items with separated sections, there is a problem that these separated sections cannot be pressed separately. For example, in existing garment processing devices, when the garment is configured as bottoms such as trousers, the first part worn on the user's left leg and the second part worn on the user's right leg overlap and are pressed together.

[0017] Therefore, during the pressing of the first and second parts, they alternately overlap or change position, resulting in the problem of creases appearing in unintended areas of the garment.

[0018] In addition, the area opposite the first part and the second part does not receive a supply of hot air or moisture (including steam), so there is a problem that care (refresh) such as drying and deodorization cannot be carried out smoothly. Summary of the Invention

[0019] Technical issues

[0020] The first problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a garment processing device that processes multiple garments to be wrinkled by pressing in a short time.

[0021] The second objective of this invention is to provide a garment processing apparatus that can process garments with the same function even when pressing and processing a single or multiple garments simultaneously.

[0022] A third objective of the present invention is to provide a garment processing apparatus that can remove wrinkles by pressing multiple garments during the processing of garments disposed inside a box.

[0023] The fourth problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a garment processing device that can evenly press each segmented area of ​​the garment, such as bottoms.

[0024] The fifth problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a garment processing apparatus that can uniformly supply at least one of steam and hot air to each compartment of the garment.

[0025] The sixth problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a garment handling device that can prevent the position of the garment from changing during the pressing process.

[0026] The seventh problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a garment processing device that can accurately form creases in areas intended by the user.

[0027] The subject matter of this invention is not limited to the subject matter mentioned above, and other subject matters not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

[0028] means for solving problems

[0029] To achieve the aforementioned objective, the garment processing apparatus of the present invention includes: a housing having an opening at the front; a door assembly for opening and closing the opening; a first garment processing chamber disposed inside the housing to provide space for accommodating garments and communicating with the outside of the housing through the opening; and a mechanical chamber having at least one of a steam supply unit that communicates with the first garment processing chamber and supplies steam to the first garment processing chamber and an air supply unit for circulating air. The door assembly includes: a first panel having a second garment processing chamber for processing garments formed inside, open on one side and rotatably connected to the housing; a second panel rotatably connected to the first panel and opening and closing the open side of the first panel; and a partition plate disposed between the first cover and the second cover, which applies pressure to garments suspended on the first cover and garments suspended on the second cover, respectively, thereby allowing two or more garments to be processed simultaneously inside the door assembly.

[0030] To achieve the first objective, one side of the partition plate of the garment handling device of the present invention is hinged to one side of the first panel or the second panel, and the other side is detachably fixed to the first panel or the second panel, thereby allowing two or more garments to be hung inside the door assembly.

[0031] To achieve the first objective, the partition plate of the garment handling apparatus of the present invention may include a fixing protrusion to fix the partition plate to one side of the first panel or the second panel, or to release the fixing, thereby enabling the handling of two or more garments inside the door assembly.

[0032] In order to achieve the first and second objectives, in the garment handling apparatus of the present invention, when the partition plate is fixed to the first panel or the second panel, the distance from the partition plate to the fixed first panel or the second panel remains constant, thereby allowing the garment to be pressed evenly even when a garment is suspended inside the door assembly.

[0033] In order to achieve the first and second objectives, in the garment processing apparatus of the present invention, when the first panel is fixed to the second panel, the distance between the first panel and the partition plate and the distance between the partition plate and the second panel are kept at a constant interval, so that each of two or more garments can be pressed evenly.

[0034] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention has the following structure: a first fixing member for fixing garments is disposed on the inner side of the first panel; and a first base plate for pressing and fixing garments to the first fixing member by adhering to the partition plate; a second fixing part for fixing garments is disposed on the inner side of the second panel; and a second base plate for pressing and fixing garments to the second fixing member by adhering to the partition plate, thereby allowing multiple garments to be hung inside the door assembly.

[0035] The second panel of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention can be disposed between the first garment processing chamber and the second garment processing chamber, and a communication hole is formed in the second panel to connect the first garment processing chamber and the second garment processing chamber, so that the garments in the second garment processing chamber can be processed by using the air or steam flowing in the first garment processing chamber.

[0036] The partition plate of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention has a quadrilateral plate shape and an opening in the front-to-back direction is formed in the center, so that steam inside the second garment processing chamber can flow through the partition plate.

[0037] The mechanical chamber of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention may be configured with: a first garment processing chamber supply pipe for circulating air in the first garment processing chamber or supplying steam generated in the steam generator to the first garment processing chamber; and a second garment processing chamber supply pipe for supplying steam generated in the steam generator to the second garment processing chamber, thereby allowing separate steam to be supplied to the second garment processing chamber.

[0038] The second garment processing chamber supply pipe of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention branches downstream of the first garment processing chamber supply pipe, thus allowing the use of existing mechanical chamber structures.

[0039] An adjustment cover is provided on the side of the first garment processing chamber supply pipe of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention that is connected to the second garment processing chamber supply pipe, for adjusting the steam supplied to the second garment processing chamber supply pipe, thereby adjusting the steam supplied to the second garment processing chamber.

[0040] A second garment processing chamber supply section is formed on the upper side of the mechanical chamber of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention. A second garment processing chamber supply hole is formed in the second garment processing chamber supply section to supply steam flowing through the second garment processing chamber supply pipe to the door assembly, thereby supplying steam to the second garment processing chamber.

[0041] The door assembly of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention has a door inlet hole, through which steam discharged from the second garment processing chamber supply hole is supplied to the second garment processing chamber, thereby allowing steam supplied from the machine chamber to be supplied to the interior of the door assembly.

[0042] A door inlet hole is formed at the lower end of the second panel of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention, so that steam flowing through the supply hole of the second garment processing chamber flows into the second garment processing chamber, and a door outlet hole is formed at the upper end, so that steam flowing through the second garment processing chamber is discharged into the first garment processing chamber, thereby having a structure that allows steam to flow into the second garment processing chamber or to discharge steam from the second garment processing chamber.

[0043] The second panel of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention is provided with a door inlet-sealing gasket. When the door assembly closes the housing, the door inlet-sealing gasket seals the space between the door inlet and the supply hole of the second garment processing chamber, thereby allowing steam to be stably supplied to the second garment processing chamber.

[0044] In order to achieve the third objective, the second cover of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention opens toward the front of the door assembly, thereby allowing the second garment processing chamber to be used separately from the first garment processing chamber.

[0045] The garment processing apparatus of the present invention further includes: a housing hinge portion for rotatably connecting the door assembly to the housing; an assembly hinge portion for rotatably connecting the second panel to the first panel; and a steam supply portion for supplying steam generated in the steam generator to the second garment processing chamber via the housing hinge portion and the assembly hinge portion, thereby stably supplying steam to the door assembly.

[0046] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention further includes a connecting pipe disposed inside the door assembly and connecting the housing hinge portion and the assembly hinge portion, thereby enabling a stable supply of steam to the door assembly.

[0047] In another embodiment of the invention, the door assembly includes an ironing pressing part configured to press the garment in the door assembly or the first garment handling chamber, without including the first panel and the second panel. The ironing pressing part further includes: a support body disposed in at least one of the first garment handling chamber and the door assembly to support the garment; a pressing body configured to rotate toward the support body to press the garment; and an ironing divider disposed between the support body and the pressing body, configured to rotate toward the support body or the pressing body to press the garment on both sides.

[0048] In contrast, the door assembly may also include: a support body, disposed in at least one of the door assemblies, for supporting clothing; a pressing body, configured to rotate toward the support body to press the clothing; and an ironing divider, disposed between the support body and the pressing body, configured to rotate toward either the support body or the pressing body to press the clothing on both sides.

[0049] The ironing divider includes: an ironing divider body rotatably disposed between the support body and the pressing body; and a heating part disposed on at least one of the two sides of the ironing divider body to supply heat to the garment.

[0050] Additionally, the heating element includes: a heating body, at least one of the two surfaces of the ironing divider body being exposed to the outside; and a heating wire disposed in either the ironing divider body or the heating body to heat the heating body.

[0051] In contrast, the heating element may also include: a heating body, at least one of the two sides of the ironing divider body being exposed to the outside; a supply path, provided in either the ironing divider body or the heating body, for receiving steam; and a plurality of exhaust holes, provided through the heating body, for discharging the steam to the garment.

[0052] On the other hand, the supply flow path may also include at least one jet flow path arranged along the height direction of the ironing divider body, and the discharge holes may be arranged in multiple ways along the length direction of the jet flow path.

[0053] In particular, in order to discharge steam through the supply flow path, it can also be connected to the steam generation section of the machine room. However, it can also include a secondary steam supply section, which is provided in any one of the housing, the machine room, and the door assembly to generate steam. In this case, the supply flow path can be configured to connect the secondary steam supply section and the discharge port.

[0054] The auxiliary steam supply unit may include: an auxiliary water tank, detachably disposed in at least one of the housing, the machine room, and the door assembly, for containing water; an auxiliary heater for generating steam by heating the water in the water tank; and an outlet for connecting the water tank and the supply path to discharge steam.

[0055] On the other hand, the ironing divider includes: a heating body, at least one of its two sides being exposed to the outside; a heating wire disposed on either the ironing divider or the heating body to heat the heating body; and a supply path disposed on either the ironing divider or the heating body to supply steam, wherein the heating wire may be disposed along the periphery of the supply path to avoid interference with the supply path.

[0056] Additionally, the door assembly may include: a connecting hinge that allows the ironing divider and the support body to be rotatably coupled; and a passage portion disposed on the connecting hinge to allow the hot wire or the supply flow path to pass through.

[0057] The ironing divider can be configured to communicate with the machine chamber to exhaust hot air or moisture supplied from the machine chamber.

[0058] On the other hand, the door assembly may also include: a connecting hook for the pressing body, disposed on the support body to fix the pressing body; and a hook connecting portion for fixing the body, disposed on the pressing body and fixed to the connecting hook of the pressing body, which can prevent the support body and the pressing body from being separated from the ironing divider.

[0059] In addition, a hanging part may be included, disposed at least one of the upper and lower parts of the ironing divider, to secure the garment.

[0060] In this case, the hanging part may include: a hanging body rotatably disposed at least one of the upper and lower parts of the ironing divider to support the garment; and a fixing body combined with the hanging body to fix the garment.

[0061] More specifically, the suspension portion may include: a first suspension portion rotatably disposed on the upper part of the pressing body to secure the garment; and a second suspension portion rotatably disposed on the lower part of the pressing body to secure the garment, wherein the first suspension portion may include:

[0062] A first suspension body is rotatably disposed on the upper part of the pressing body to support the clothing; and a first fixing body is rotatably disposed on the first suspension body to fix the clothing. The second suspension part may include: a second suspension body is rotatably disposed on the lower part of the pressing body to support the clothing; and a second fixing body is rotatably disposed on the second suspension body to fix the clothing.

[0063] Additionally, the second suspension body may include a first through slit through which a first portion of the garment is inserted and passes, and the second fixing body may include a second through slit through which a second portion of the garment is inserted and passes. Furthermore, the first suspension body may include a receiving groove, one side of which is curved to receive and support a portion of the garment.

[0064] On the other hand, the door assembly may further include a first ironing divider and a second ironing divider. The first ironing divider includes: a first ironing divider body, rotatably disposed between the first panel and the divider plate; and a first heating unit, disposed on at least one of the two surfaces of the first ironing divider body, to supply heat to the clothing.

[0065] The second ironing divider includes: a second ironing divider body, rotatably disposed between the divider plate and the second panel; and a second heating element disposed on at least one of the two sides of the second ironing divider body to supply heat to the clothing. Therefore, an ironing divider can be inserted between the first panel, the divider plate, and the second panel of the door assembly. That is, there are two ironing dividers, hence they are referred to as the first ironing divider and the second ironing divider, respectively. Similar to the ironing divider, both the first ironing divider and the second ironing divider have a heating element and an ironing divider body.

[0066] Therefore, the first heating element may include: a first heating body, at least one of the two sides of the first ironing divider body being exposed to the outside; and a first heating wire, disposed in either the first ironing divider body or the first heating body, for heating the heating body. The second heating element may include: a second heating body, at least one of the two sides of the second ironing divider body being exposed to the outside; and a second heating wire, disposed in either the second ironing divider body or the second heating body, for heating the heating body.

[0067] Alternatively, the first heating element may include: a first heating body, at least one of the two sides of the first ironing divider body being exposed to the outside; a first supply path, disposed in either the ironing divider body or the heating body, for receiving steam; and a plurality of first exhaust holes, configured to pass through the first heating body and exhaust the steam to the garment. The second heating element may include: a second heating body, at least one of the two sides of the second ironing divider body being exposed to the outside; a second supply path, disposed in either the ironing divider body or the heating body, for receiving steam; and a plurality of second exhaust holes, configured to pass through the second heating body and exhaust the steam to the garment.

[0068] In addition, both the first heating section and the second heating section can be provided with an ironing separator, a heating body, a heating wire, a supply flow path, and an exhaust hole, so that heating and steam exhaust can be performed simultaneously.

[0069] On the other hand, the first supply flow path and the second supply flow path may further include at least one first jet flow path and a second jet flow path respectively arranged along the height direction of the first ironing divider body and the second ironing divider body, and the first discharge hole and the second discharge hole may be provided with a plurality of holes respectively along the length direction of the first jet flow path and the second jet flow path.

[0070] It may also include a secondary steam supply unit, disposed in any one of the housing, the machine room, and the door assembly, to generate steam. Furthermore, the supply path may be configured to communicate with the secondary steam supply unit, the first discharge port, and the second discharge port.

[0071] Additionally, the garment handling device may include a hanging rack for fixing garments, which may be disposed at at least one of the upper and lower parts of the first base plate, the second base plate, the partition plate, the first ironing partition body, and the second ironing partition body.

[0072] Specifically, the suspension part may include: a suspension body rotatably disposed on at least one of the upper and lower parts of the first base plate, the second base plate, the partition plate, the first ironing partition body and the second ironing partition body to support clothing; and a fixing body combined with the suspension body to fix the clothing.

[0073] Furthermore, since a first ironing divider and a second ironing divider are provided, each ironing divider requires a hanging body and a fixing body. Therefore, the hanging part can include a first hanging part and a second hanging part. The first hanging part includes: a first-1 hanging body, rotatably disposed on the upper part of the first ironing divider to support clothing; a first-1 fixing body, rotatably disposed on the first-1 hanging body to fix the clothing; a first-2 hanging body, rotatably disposed on the upper part of the second ironing divider to support clothing; and a first-2 fixing body, rotatably disposed on the first-2 hanging body to fix the clothing. The second hanging part includes: a second-1 hanging body, rotatably disposed on the lower part of the first ironing divider to support clothing; a second-1 fixing body, rotatably disposed on the second-1 hanging body to fix the clothing; a second-2 hanging body, rotatably disposed on the upper part of the second ironing divider to support clothing; and a second-2 fixing body, rotatably disposed on the second-2 hanging body to fix the clothing.

[0074] Detailed descriptions of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and accompanying drawings.

[0075] The effects of the invention

[0076] The garment processing apparatus according to the present invention has one or more of the effects described below.

[0077] First, the garment processing device of the present invention removes wrinkles by pressing two or more garments suspended inside the door assembly at once, thereby having the advantage of shortening the time required for garment processing.

[0078] Secondly, the garment handling device of the present invention has the advantage that it can handle garments with the same performance whether a single garment or two or more garments are hung inside the door assembly.

[0079] Third, the garment processing device of the present invention opens the second garment processing chamber in front of the door, thus having the advantage that even if the first garment processing chamber inside the housing is processing garments, the garments can be hung in the second garment processing chamber for processing.

[0080] Fourth, the present invention provides a garment processing device that can evenly press each separated area even when garments, such as bottoms, have separated areas.

[0081] Fifth, the present invention provides a garment processing device that can uniformly supply either steam or hot air to each compartment of the garment.

[0082] Sixth, the present invention has the effect of providing a garment processing device capable of pressing multiple garments at once.

[0083] Seventh, the present invention provides a garment processing device that can prevent the garment from changing position during the pressing process.

[0084] Eighth, the present invention provides a garment processing device that allows users to omit separate ironing after completing garment drying, deodorizing, and other care (refreshing) processes.

[0085] Ninth, the present invention has the effect of providing a garment treatment device that can accurately form creases in the area expected by the user.

[0086] Tenth, the present invention simultaneously heats and presses two or more items at once using heating wires and steam supply, thereby achieving the effect of removing wrinkles.

[0087] The effects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and those skilled in the art can clearly understand other effects not mentioned from the description of the claims. Attached Figure Description

[0088] Figure 1 The structure of an existing garment processing device is shown.

[0089] Figure 2 The configuration structure of the machine room is shown.

[0090] Figure 3 The door of a garment handling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown in an open state.

[0091] Figure 4 The diagram illustrates the closed state of a door assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0092] Figure 5 The diagram shows the open state of a door assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0093] Figure 6 The diagram illustrates a door assembly with the partition plates separated, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0094] Figure 7 This is used to illustrate the configuration relationship between the first panel, the second panel, and the partition plate of a door assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0095] Figure 8 A schematic cross-sectional view of a garment processing apparatus with a mechanical chamber, according to another embodiment of the present invention, is shown.

[0096] Figure 9A garment handling apparatus including a door assembly, used to illustrate another embodiment of the present invention.

[0097] Figure 10 The configuration of the door assembly for allowing steam flow is used to illustrate another embodiment of the present invention.

[0098] Figure 11 The structure of a garment processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0099] Figure 12 The illustration shows clothing suspended on the ironing and pressing part of the present invention.

[0100] Figure 13 An embodiment of the heating element provided in the ironing pressing part of the present invention is shown.

[0101] Figure 14 An embodiment of the flow path structure of the heating section of the present invention is shown.

[0102] Figure 15 An embodiment of the water supply structure of the heating section of the present invention is shown.

[0103] Figure 16 The structure of the hanging part for suspending clothing in the ironing pressing part of the present invention is shown.

[0104] Figure 17 The process of hanging clothing onto the ironing pressing part and the hanging part of the present invention is illustrated step by step.

[0105] Figure 18 This is used to illustrate the configuration relationship of the first panel, second panel, partition, multiple ironing partitions, and multiple hanging parts of a door assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0106] Figure 19 A garment handling apparatus for illustrating another embodiment of the present invention, comprising a first panel, a second panel, a partition, a plurality of ironing partitions, and a plurality of hanging parts disposed on a door assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0107] The advantages, features, and methods of implementing the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but can be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided only to fully disclose the invention and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, which is defined only by the scope of the claims. Throughout this specification, the same reference numerals denote the same constituent elements.

[0108] As shown in the figure, the expressions for directions such as "front (F) / back (R) / left (Le) / right (Ri) / up (U) / down (D)" are defined below. However, this is always used for illustration so that the invention can be clearly understood. Of course, each direction can be defined differently according to the reference datum.

[0109] Furthermore, throughout this specification, the same or similar reference numerals are used for the same or similar structures even in different embodiments, and a first description is used instead of a description. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, singular expressions used in this specification include plural expressions. Additionally, when describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, detailed descriptions of relevant well-known technologies will be omitted if it is determined that such detailed descriptions might obscure the spirit of the embodiments disclosed in this specification. Furthermore, it should be noted that the accompanying drawings are only used to facilitate understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification and should not be construed as limiting the technical ideas disclosed in this specification through the drawings.

[0110] The embodiments disclosed in this specification will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0111] Figure 2 The structure of the mechanical chamber 20 of the garment processing apparatus 1000 of the present invention will be explained.

[0112] The machine room 20 in this embodiment may be configured to include at least one of an air supply unit 30 that supplies air (heated air or unheated air) to the receiving space 14 of the first clothing processing room 11 and a steam supply unit 40 that supplies moisture (steam or mist) to the receiving space 14.

[0113] Therefore, the first garment processing chamber 11 may be configured to communicate with the air outlet 36 that discharges air into the machine chamber 20, the air inlet 37 that receives air from the machine chamber 20, and the steam supply outlet 42 that receives moisture or steam from the machine chamber 20.

[0114] The machine room 20 generates hot air with a density relatively lower than that of air, so it can be located in the lower part of the first garment processing room 11 so that the hot air is fully supplied to the accommodating space 14.

[0115] The machine room 20 may be configured to include at least one of an air supply unit 30 that supplies air (heated air or unheated air) to the housing space 14 and a steam supply unit 40 that supplies moisture (steam or mist) to the housing space 14.

[0116] For ease of explanation, the following description will be based on the following situation: each supply unit includes an air supply unit 30 and a moisture supply unit 40, wherein the air supply unit 30 supplies hot air to the containing space 14, and the steam supply unit 40 supplies steam to the containing space 14.

[0117] The air supply unit 30 may include: a first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24 for circulating air inside the accommodating space 14; a heat exchange unit 31 for exchanging heat with the air flowing along the first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24; and a blower fan 32 for allowing air inside the accommodating space 14 to flow along the first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24.

[0118] The first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24 is connected to the interior of the housing space 14 through the air outlet 36 and the air intake 37 provided in the housing space 14.

[0119] The air exhaust section 25 and the air intake section 23 can be configured to penetrate the bottom surface of the accommodating space 14 so that the accommodating space 14 is connected to the machine room 20. Therefore, if one end of the first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24 located inside the machine room 20 is connected to the air intake section 23 and the other end is connected to the air exhaust section 250, the first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24 can be connected to the interior of the accommodating space 14.

[0120] The heat exchange unit 31 is a device for dehumidifying and heating the air flowing into the supply pipe 24 of the first clothing processing chamber. Figure 2 (a) shows a heat pump as one embodiment of a heat exchange unit.

[0121] When the heat exchange unit is configured as a heat pump, the heat exchange unit 31 may include: an evaporator E, 311 disposed inside the first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24; a condenser C, 312 disposed inside the first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24; a compressor P, 33 disposed outside the first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24; and an expansion valve Ex, 34.

[0122] The evaporator E, compressor P, condenser C, and expansion valve Ex are connected to each other via refrigerant pipe 35.

[0123] The compressor P is a device that compresses the refrigerant at high pressure so that the refrigerant can circulate along the refrigerant pipe 35. The evaporator E is a device that absorbs heat from the air inside the first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24 to evaporate the refrigerant and is also a device for dehumidifying and cooling the air. The condenser C is a device that heats the air and condenses the refrigerant by releasing heat into the air inside the first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24.

[0124] The air supply fan 32 is a device located inside the first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24 and allows the air inside the accommodating space 14 to circulate through the first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24. It is located between the condenser C and the air outlet 36.

[0125] Therefore, if the air supply fan 32 is running, the air inside the first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24 moves to the receiving space 14 through the air outlet 36, and the air inside the receiving space 14 moves to the first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24 through the air inlet 37.

[0126] The air flowing into the supply pipe 24 of the first garment processing chamber through the air intake 23 is cooled as it passes through the evaporator E, and the air passing through the evaporator E is heated as it passes through the condenser C.

[0127] If the air is cooled as it passes through the evaporator E, the moisture contained in the air is removed (dehumidification), and the moisture removed from the air (condensate) remains on the surface of the evaporator or inside the supply pipe of the first garment processing chamber.

[0128] When condensate remains inside the supply pipe 24 of the first garment processing chamber, the heat exchange efficiency of the heat exchange section 31 decreases. Therefore, the present invention may also include a drainage section for removing condensate generated by the evaporator E.

[0129] In this embodiment, a water collection pipe 37 may be provided on one side of the supply pipe 24 of the first garment processing chamber for collecting condensate generated through heat exchange with the evaporator E. The condensate collected in the water collection pipe 37 can flow to the drainage section.

[0130] The drainage system may include: a drainage tank 47 detachably mounted on the machine room door 22; and a drainage pipe 477 and a drainage pump 479 that supply condensate from the first garment processing room supply pipe 24 to the drainage tank 47.

[0131] The drain tank 47 can be configured in any shape, as long as it provides space for storing liquid. However, it is preferably configured to include: a drain tank cover 471 for draining liquid stored inside the drain tank 47; and a drain tank inlet 473 to which a drain pipe 477 is detachably connected.

[0132] A check valve (not shown) may also be provided at the drain tank inlet 473. This is to disconnect the drain pipe 477 from the drain tank inlet 473 when the machine room door 22 is open to the machine room 20, and to insert the drain pipe 477 into the drain tank inlet 473 when the machine room door 22 is closed to the machine room 20. In addition, when the drain tank is disconnected from the machine room door, it can prevent water inside the drain tank from leaking to the outside of the drain tank.

[0133] On the other hand, such as Figure 2 As shown in (b), the steam supply unit 40 may include: a steam generator 41 disposed inside the machine room 20; a heater 411 disposed inside the steam generator 41; and a steam supply pipe 417 connecting the steam generator 41 to the steam supply port 42.

[0134] The steam generator 41 is a device for storing water, the heater 411 is a device for heating the water stored inside the steam generator 41 and converting the water into steam, and the steam supply pipe 417 is a device for guiding the steam inside the steam generator 41 to the receiving space 14.

[0135] Therefore, the heater 411 is preferably positioned adjacent to the bottom surface of the steam generator 41, and the steam supply pipe 417 is preferably located on the top surface (or uppermost end) of the steam generator 41.

[0136] The steam generator 41 receives water through a water supply unit, which can be detachably installed in a water tank 45 at the machine room door 22.

[0137] In this case, the steam generator 41 may also include a water supply tank connection pipe 413. When the machine room door 22 closes the machine room 20, the water supply tank connection pipe 413 is connected to the water supply tank 45. When the machine room door 22 opens the machine room 20, the water supply tank connection pipe 413 is disconnected from the water supply tank 45.

[0138] The water supply tank 45 can be configured in any shape as long as it can store liquid, but it is preferably configured to include: a water supply tank cover 451 for supplying liquid into the water supply tank 45; a drain outlet (not shown) into which the water supply tank connecting pipe 413 is inserted; and a water supply tank check valve 455 disposed at the drain outlet.

[0139] The water supply tank 45 is detachably mounted to the machine room door 22, taking into account the situation where the clothing handling device 1000 of the present invention is located in a position far from the water supply source (not shown).

[0140] That is, if the laundry handling device 1000 is located adjacent to the water supply source, the steam generator 41 can be controlled to receive water from the water supply source when necessary. However, if the laundry handling device 1000 is located far from the water supply source, the above-mentioned control cannot be achieved. Therefore, the water supply tank 45 is a device for solving the problem described above.

[0141] Alternatively, the water supply tank 45 and the drain tank 47 can be configured as a single storage tank instead of separate tanks. In this case, the condensate stored in the storage tank can be reused, or it can be discharged directly to the outside through the drain pipe 477 without being stored in the storage tank.

[0142] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the open state of the door assembly 100 of a garment handling apparatus 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. (Refer to...) Figure 3 The configuration of the garment processing apparatus 1000 of this embodiment will be described again below.

[0143] The garment handling device 1000 of this embodiment includes: a hollow box 10 with an open front; and a door assembly 100 for opening and closing the open front of the box 10.

[0144] The housing 10 of this embodiment includes: a first clothing processing chamber 11, in which clothing is hung and processed using steam or air circulation; and a machine room 20, which is equipped with a device for injecting steam into the first clothing processing chamber or circulating air.

[0145] The machine room 20 of this embodiment includes: a separation plate 23 covering the upper side U of the machine room 20 to separate the machine room 20 from the first garment processing chamber 11; and a machine room door 22 disposed on the front of the machine room 20 to open and close the interior of the machine room 20. The separation plate 23 is formed with: an air intake 37 disposed on the upper side U of the machine room 20, allowing air from the first garment processing chamber 11 to flow into the interior of the machine room 20; and an air exhaust 36 supplying air from inside the machine room to the first garment processing chamber 11.

[0146] As described above, in this embodiment, the machine room 20 may be equipped with a first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24, allowing air to flow into the first garment processing chamber 11 and then exhausting the air back into the first garment processing chamber 11. The air flowing from the first garment processing chamber into the first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24 can exchange heat with the condenser 36 and the evaporator 40.

[0147] Additionally, the steam supply unit 40 uses a heater 411 to heat water received from the water supply tank 45 to generate steam. The steam generated by the steam supply unit 40 can be supplied to the first garment processing chamber 11 to remove wrinkles from the garments.

[0148] Steam generated by steam generator 41 can be supplied to the first garment processing chamber 11 via steam supply pipe 417. (See reference...) Figure 2The illustration shows that the steam supply pipe 417 of this embodiment is connected to the first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24 and communicates with the first garment processing chamber 11. However, unlike this, the steam supply pipe 417 can also be directly connected to the first garment processing chamber 11 through a separate hole (not shown) that communicates with the separation plate 23, without being connected to the first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24.

[0149] The following is for reference Figures 4 to 6 This section describes the configuration and opening / closing structure of a door assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating the configuration relationship between the first panel 110, the second panel 130, and the partition plate 160 of a door assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0150] The following is for reference Figures 4 to 7 This section describes the internal structure and configuration of the door assembly in this embodiment.

[0151] In this embodiment, the door assembly 100 forms a second garment processing chamber 12, which removes wrinkles from its interior by pressing down at least two garments. The second garment processing chamber in this embodiment is formed inside the door assembly 100.

[0152] The door assembly 100 of this embodiment includes: a first panel 110 rotatably connected to the housing 10; a second panel 130 rotatably connected to the first panel 110; and a partition 160 disposed between the first panel 110 and the second panel 130 and pressing down clothing disposed on both sides thereof. The door assembly 100 of this embodiment forms a second clothing processing chamber 12 for pressing down clothing in the space between the first panel 110 and the second panel 130.

[0153] The door assembly 100 of this embodiment can be formed in a second garment processing chamber 12 between the first panel 110 and the second panel 130, where at least two garments are pressed.

[0154] The first panel 110 of this embodiment can cover the front of the housing 10. The first panel 110 of this embodiment is formed to a size that completely covers the first garment processing chamber 11 and the machine chamber 20 of the housing 10. The first panel 110 of this embodiment is disposed on the open front of the housing 10. The first panel 110 of this embodiment is rotatably connected to the housing 10 and opens and closes the front of the housing 10. A door sealing gasket 104 is disposed on the rear edge of the first panel 110 that contacts the housing 10, sealing the first garment processing chamber 11 formed inside the housing 10 from the outside when the front of the housing 10 is closed.

[0155] In this embodiment, the first panel 110 forms a space by a portion of its inner side 111 being recessed inward to form the second garment processing chamber 12.

[0156] In this embodiment, the front surface of the first panel 110 can form the shape of the garment handling device 1000 together with the housing 10. In this embodiment, the inner side 111 of the first panel 110 is provided with: a first fixing member 112 for fixing garments; and a first substrate 114 for pressing and fixing garments on the first panel 110 together with the partition plate 160.

[0157] In the door assembly 100 of this embodiment, when the second panel 130 is closed to the first panel 110, the surface disposed in the space forming the second garment processing chamber 12 can be defined as the inner surface 111. Furthermore, in the door assembly 100 of this embodiment, when the second panel 130 is closed to the first panel 110, the surface forming the outer shape of the door assembly 100 is defined as the outer surface. Therefore, referring to… Figure 4 Even on the rear side of the first panel 110, the surface that forms the shape of the door assembly 100 can be described from the outer side.

[0158] The first substrate 114 includes: a first fixed substrate 116 fixed to the first panel 110; and first elastic substrates 1181 and 1182 extending from the first fixed substrate 116 and formed to be further separated from the inner side surface 111 of the first panel 110 than the first fixed substrate 116, and to provide elasticity to the clothing.

[0159] In this embodiment, the first fixing substrate 116 is formed by extending a considerable distance along the vertical direction UD on the inner side surface 111 of the first panel 110, and can be fastened to the first panel 110 at the upper side UD and lower side D by fastening members respectively. Therefore, the first fixing substrate 116 can maintain a state of being engaged with the inner side surface of the first panel 110. The first fixing substrate 116 can have a first fixing substrate hole 1161 formed in the central portion of the first fixing substrate 116 excluding the portion fastened to the first panel 110. The main parts of the first substrate 114 that press the clothing are the first elastic substrates 1181 and 1182. Therefore, by forming the first fixing substrate hole 1161 in the central portion of the first fixing substrate 116 excluding the portion fastened to the first panel 110, the manufacturing cost of the first substrate 114 can be reduced.

[0160] The first elastic substrates 1181 and 1182 can be divided into a first elastic right substrate 1181 and a first elastic left substrate 1182, which are formed by extending from the first fixed substrate 116 in the left and right directions, respectively.

[0161] The first elastic right substrate 1181 and the first elastic left substrate 1182 can utilize the elasticity of the material to elastically deform toward the inner side surface 111 of the first panel 110.

[0162] Therefore, when the first substrate 114 is pressed by the partition plate 160, the first elastic substrates 1181 and 1182 of the first substrate 114 can be separated towards the inner side surface 111 of the first panel 110 and uniformly adhered to the partition plate 160.

[0163] The first panel 110 of this embodiment may be configured with: an upper cover 124 forming a space with the second panel 130 to form the second garment processing chamber 12; and a lower cover 126 disposed on the lower side of the upper cover 124 to cover the front of the machine room 20.

[0164] In this embodiment, the second panel 130 is rotatably connected to one side of the first panel 110. When the second panel 130 closes the recessed portion of the first panel 110, a second garment processing chamber 12 is formed in the space between the second panel 130 and the first panel 110. In this embodiment, the second panel 130 is formed to be smaller than the first panel 110. In this embodiment, the second panel 130 may have a size corresponding to the upper cover 124 of the first panel 110.

[0165] Reference Figures 4 to 7 In this embodiment, the second panel 130 can be configured in the direction from the first panel 110 toward the first garment processing chamber 11. In this embodiment, the second panel 130 can be configured behind the first panel 110. In this embodiment, the second panel 130 can be configured to face the rear of the first panel 110.

[0166] In this embodiment, the second panel 130 has a communication hole 144 that connects the first garment processing chamber 11 and the second garment processing chamber 12.

[0167] The second panel 130 of this embodiment can be hinged to one side of the first panel 110. The second panel 130 of this embodiment includes: a panel 146 for opening and closing the second garment processing chamber; and an edge portion 147 protruding from the edge portion of the panel 146 toward the first panel 110. The second panel 130 is disposed at a predetermined distance from its inner surface 131. When the second panel 130 and the first panel 110 close the second garment processing chamber 12, the second panel 130 is disposed separately from the inner surface 111 of the first panel 110.

[0168] In this embodiment, the inner side 131 of the second panel 130 is provided with: a second fixing member 132 for fixing clothing; and a second base plate 134 for pressing and fixing clothing on the second panel 130 together with the partition plate 160.

[0169] The second substrate 134 includes: a fixed substrate 136 fixed to the second panel 130; and second elastic substrates 1381 and 1382 extending from the fixed substrate 136 and formed to be further spaced from the inner side surface 131 of the second panel 130 than the fixed substrate 136, and providing elasticity to the garment. The second substrate 134 may be formed with a configuration substantially the same as that of the first substrate 114.

[0170] In this embodiment, a second fixing substrate hole 1361 may be formed in the central portion of the second fixing substrate 136, excluding the portion fastened to the second panel 130. In this embodiment, the second fixing substrate hole 1361 may be formed in the portion corresponding to the connecting hole 144 formed in the second panel 130.

[0171] In this embodiment, the connecting hole 144 formed in the second panel 130 can be formed in a portion corresponding to the portion of the fixing substrate 136 in which the second fixing substrate hole 1361 is formed. Air or steam flowing through the first garment processing chamber 11 can be supplied to the second garment processing chamber through the connecting hole 144 in the second panel 130 and the second fixing substrate hole 1361 formed in the fixing substrate 136. Additionally, air in the second garment processing chamber 12 can be discharged to the first garment processing chamber 11 through the connecting hole 144 in the second panel 130 and the second fixing substrate hole 1361 formed in the fixing substrate 136.

[0172] In this embodiment, the divider 160 is disposed between the first panel 110 and the second panel 130 to press down clothing hanging on the first panel 110 and the second panel 130 respectively. The divider 160 in this embodiment may have a quadrilateral plate shape, and an opening 162 opening in the front-back direction FR may be formed in its center.

[0173] The partition 160 is hinged to one side of the first panel 110 or the second panel 130. (See reference...) Figures 5 to 6 In this embodiment, the partition plate 160 is hinged to one side of the second panel 130. The partition plate 160 is rotatably fixed to one side of the second panel 130 and detachably fixed to the other side of the second panel 130. When the partition plate 160 is fixed to the other side of the second panel 130, the partition plate 160 maintains a distance from the second panel 130.

[0174] The partition plate 160 of this embodiment includes: a hinge portion 140 rotatably fixed to the second panel 130; and a fixing protrusion 164, which, as the partition plate rotates about the hinge portion 140, fixes the partition plate 160 to one side of the second panel 130, or releases it from fixation. One side of the second panel 130 of this embodiment may include a fixing groove portion 142, configured to be fixed or released from fixation with the fixing protrusion 164.

[0175] In this embodiment, the fixing protrusion 164 of the partition plate 160 and the fixing groove 142 of the second panel 130 can be a one-click button. Therefore, when the fixing protrusion 164 of the partition plate 160 is pressed toward the second panel 130, the partition plate 160 can be fixed to the second panel 130 or released from fixation.

[0176] The fixing protrusion 164 can maintain a distance from the second panel 130 by fixing the divider 160 to the second panel 130, thereby pressing down on the clothing hanging on the second panel 130. The fixing protrusion 164 can hang clothing on the second panel 130 or remove the hanging clothing by releasing the divider 160 from the second panel 130.

[0177] In this embodiment, the first panel 110 and the second panel 130 are arranged apart by a predetermined interval. In this embodiment, the first panel 110, the partition plate 160, and the second panel 130 are arranged apart by a predetermined interval. When the second garment processing chamber 12 is closed, the spacing distance D1 from the first elastic substrates 1181 and 1182 of the first panel 110 to the partition plate 160 can be the same as the spacing distance D2 from the partition plate 160 to the second elastic substrates 1381 and 1382 of the second panel 130. When the second garment processing chamber 12 is closed, the spacing distance D1 from the first elastic substrates 1181 and 1182 of the first panel 110 to the partition plate 160 and the spacing distance D2 from the partition plate 160 to the second elastic substrates 1381 and 1382 of the second panel 130 include a state equal to "0". That is, when the second garment processing chamber 12 is closed, the first elastic substrates 1181 and 1182 of the first panel 110 and the second elastic substrates 1381 and 1382 of the second panel 130 can both be in close contact with the partition plate 160.

[0178] However, when the second garment processing chamber 12 is closed, the spacing distance D1 from the first elastic substrates 1181, 1182 of the first panel 110 to the partition plate 160 and the spacing distance D2 from the partition plate 160 to the second elastic substrates 1381, 1382 of the second panel 130 can also be set at different intervals by taking into account the type of garments being hung.

[0179] With the second garment processing chamber 12 closed, the first elastic substrates 1181 and 1182 of the first substrate 114 and the second elastic substrates 1381 and 1382 of the second substrate 134 can be configured to contact or abut against the partition plate 160. With the second garment processing chamber 12 closed, when garments are hung on the first panel 110, the first elastic substrates 1181 and 1182 can move towards the first panel 110 due to the hanging garments. With the second garment processing chamber 12 closed, when garments are hung on the second panel 130, the second elastic substrates 1381 and 1382 can move towards the second panel 130 due to the hanging garments.

[0180] When the fixing protrusion 164 of the divider 160 is fixed to the fixing groove 142 of the second panel 130, the clothing hanging on the second panel 130 can be pressed down by the divider 160 and the second substrate 134 of the second panel 130. When the divider 160 is fixed to the second panel 130, and the second panel 130 is fixed to the first panel 110, the clothing hanging on the first panel 110 can be pressed down by the divider 160 and the first substrate 114 of the first panel 110.

[0181] Figure 8 This is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a garment processing apparatus with a mechanical chamber according to another embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, reference will be made to... Figure 5 This describes another embodiment of the clothing processing apparatus of the present invention.

[0182] The garment processing apparatus 1000 of this embodiment may include a second garment processing chamber supply pipe 26 that supplies steam to a second garment processing chamber 12 formed inside the door assembly 100.

[0183] In this embodiment, the second garment processing chamber supply pipe 26 may be a downstream branch of the first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24, which supplies steam from the steam supply pipe 48. In this embodiment, a second garment processing chamber supply section 27 is formed on the separation plate 23 of the machine chamber 20, which has a second garment processing chamber supply hole 271 for supplying steam flowing through the second garment processing chamber supply pipe 26 to the door assembly 100. The second garment processing chamber supply section 27 may protrude upwards towards the upper side U of the separation plate 23. In this embodiment, the second garment processing chamber supply hole 271 opens forward F at the upper end of the machine chamber 20. A door inlet hole 148 communicating with the second garment processing chamber 12 of the door assembly 100 is formed on the second panel 130 of the door assembly 100 in front F of the second garment processing chamber supply hole 271.

[0184] In this embodiment, the second garment processing chamber supply pipe 26 branches off from one side of the first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24 and connects to a second garment processing chamber supply hole 271 formed in front of the machine chamber 20. An adjusting cover 28 can be disposed on the side where the first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24 connects to the second garment processing chamber supply pipe 26, which regulates the steam supplied to the second garment processing chamber supply pipe 26. The adjusting cover 28 is disposed on one side of the first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24 and opens and closes in the direction of the first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24. Therefore, when the adjusting cover 28 is opened, the steam flowing through the first garment processing chamber supply pipe 24 can be guided to flow into the second garment processing chamber supply pipe 26.

[0185] Reference Figure 8 In this embodiment, the second panel 130 of the door assembly 100 may be formed with: a door inlet 148 for supplying steam flowing through the second garment processing chamber supply hole 271 to the second garment processing chamber 12 of the door assembly 100; and a door outlet 150 for discharging steam or air flowing through the second garment processing chamber 12 to the first garment processing chamber 11.

[0186] In this embodiment, the door inlet 148 can be disposed at the lower end of the second panel 130, and the door outlet 150 can be disposed at the upper end of the second panel 130. In this embodiment, the second panel 130 can be provided with a door inlet sealing gasket 152 around the door inlet 148. When the door assembly 100 is closed, the door inlet sealing gasket 152 of this embodiment seals the area around the second garment processing chamber supply hole 271 of the machine chamber 20, thereby preventing steam or air flowing through the second garment processing chamber supply pipe 26 of the machine chamber 20 from leaking into spaces other than the second garment processing chamber 12 formed inside the door assembly 100.

[0187] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating a garment handling apparatus 1000 including a door assembly 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 This is a diagram illustrating the configuration for steam flow in the door assembly 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0188] The following is for reference Figures 9 to 10 This describes another embodiment of the clothing processing apparatus of the present invention.

[0189] Reference Figure 9 In this embodiment, the garment handling device 1000 may be a structure in which the second panel 130 opens toward the outside of the first panel 110.

[0190] The garment handling device 1000 of this embodiment includes: a first panel 110 rotatably connected to a housing 10; a second panel 130 rotatably connected to the first panel 110; and a partition plate 160 disposed between the first panel 110 and the second panel 130 and pressing down on the garments disposed on both sides.

[0191] The first panel 110 of this embodiment opens and closes the front of the housing 10. The second panel 130 of this embodiment is disposed in front of the first panel 110.

[0192] With the door assembly 100 closed, the door assembly 100 of this embodiment can be used simply by opening and closing the second panel 130. Therefore, even when the first garment processing chamber 11 is processing garments, the second garment processing chamber 12 can be opened and garments such as trousers can be processed by pressing them.

[0193] Reference Figure 10 In this embodiment, the steam supply unit 40 of the garment processing apparatus 1000 can also supply steam to the second garment processing chamber 12 formed inside the door assembly 100. The garment processing apparatus 1000 of this embodiment can also include door steam discharge units 174b, 176b, and 178b for discharging steam flowing through the inside of the door assembly 100.

[0194] In this embodiment, the door steam supply units 174a, 176a, and 178a can supply a portion of the steam generated by the steam supply unit 40 disposed inside the machine room 20 to the second garment processing chamber 12 inside the door assembly 100.

[0195] In this embodiment, the door assembly 100 is rotatably connected to the housing 10. The garment handling apparatus 1000 in this embodiment also includes a housing hinge portion 174 that rotatably connects the door assembly 100 and the housing 10. In this embodiment, the housing hinge portion 174 can rotatably connect the door assembly 100 and the housing 10 at the upper and lower ends of the door assembly 100.

[0196] The housing hinge portion 174 of this embodiment includes: a first housing hinge portion 174a disposed at the upper end of the door assembly 100; and a second housing hinge portion 174b disposed at the lower end of the door assembly 100. The first housing hinge portion 174a and the second housing hinge portion 174b of this embodiment can be formed as hollow interiors. Therefore, steam can flow inside the first housing hinge portion 174a and the second housing hinge portion 174b, or flexible hoses for steam flow can be respectively disposed inside the first housing hinge portion 174a and the second housing hinge portion 174b.

[0197] The second panel 130 of the door assembly 100 in this embodiment is rotatably connected to the first panel 110. The door assembly 100 in this embodiment also includes a component hinge portion 176 that rotatably connects the second panel 130 and the first panel 110. The component hinge portion 176 in this embodiment rotatably connects the second panel 130 and the first panel 110 at the upper and lower ends of the second panel 130.

[0198] The component hinge portion 176 of this embodiment includes: a first component hinge portion 176a disposed at the upper end of the second panel 130; and a second component hinge portion 176b disposed at the lower end of the second panel 130. The first component hinge portion 176a and the second component hinge portion 176b of this embodiment can be formed as hollow interiors. Therefore, steam can flow inside the first component hinge portion 176a and the second component hinge portion 176b, or a flexible hose for steam flow can be disposed inside the first component hinge portion 176a and the second component hinge portion 176b.

[0199] The door assembly 100 of this embodiment further includes a connecting pipe 178 connecting the housing hinge portion 174 and the component hinge portion 176. The connecting pipe 178 of this embodiment can be disposed inside the door assembly 100 to connect the housing hinge portion 174 and the component hinge portion 176.

[0200] The connecting pipe 178 in this embodiment may include: a first connecting pipe 178a connecting the first housing hinge portion 174a and the first component hinge portion 176a; and a second connecting pipe 178b connecting the second housing hinge portion 174b and the second component hinge portion 176b.

[0201] The steam generated in the steam supply section 40 of the machine room 20 can flow inside the connecting pipe 178 in this embodiment, or a hose for steam flow can be arranged inside the connecting pipe 178.

[0202] The steam supply unit 170 of this embodiment may include a first connecting pipe 178a connecting the first housing hinge unit 174a and the first component hinge unit 176a. The steam discharge unit 140 of this embodiment may include a second connecting pipe 178b connecting the second housing hinge unit 174b and the second component hinge unit 176b.

[0203] Figure 11 Another embodiment of the garment handling device 1000 is shown.

[0204] Reference Figure 2(a) The garment processing device 1000 of the present invention may include: a housing 10 having an opening at the front; a door assembly 100 rotatably disposed on the housing 10 to open and close the opening; a first garment processing chamber 11 disposed on the housing 10 to provide a receiving space 14 for accommodating garments P; a machine chamber 20 communicating with the first garment processing chamber 11 to supply at least one of air and moisture to the receiving space 14; and an ironing pressing part 60 disposed on at least one of the first garment processing chamber 11 and the door assembly 100 to press the garments. Figure 11 The illustration shows the ironing press part being located on the door assembly; however, the ironing press part can also be located in the first garment processing chamber, instead of on the door assembly. The case where it is located on the door assembly will be explained here.

[0205] The housing 10 can be configured to form the appearance of the garment handling device 1000, and its height can be set to be longer than its width. Thus, longer garments P, such as bottoms, can be accommodated in the accommodating space 14 without being folded, thereby preventing wrinkles from forming on the garment P.

[0206] The housing 10 can be made of metal, or, as long as it can maintain its strength, of resin materials such as reinforced plastics.

[0207] The first garment processing chamber 11 may further include an inner body 11a located inside the housing 10 to form the receiving space 14. The inner body 11a may be made of a material that will not deform or chemically react with foreign matter discharged from the garment P, hot air supplied from the machine chamber 20, or moisture, and can maintain its strength, such as styrene resins such as ABS and ASA.

[0208] The inner body 11a may be configured to communicate with the machine room 20 on one side or the lower side to receive hot air or moisture from the machine room 20, or to exhaust air into the machine room 20. For this purpose, the inner body 11a may include a plurality of through-holes 36, 37, 42 communicating with the machine room 20.

[0209] On the other hand, the housing 10 may also be provided with a mechanical chamber 20, which is separate from the housing space 14. The mechanical chamber 20 may be located in the lower part of the housing space 14 to supply heated air or steam with a density relatively lower than that of air.

[0210] That is, when the air supplied to the housing space 14 through the machine room 20 is heated air and the moisture supplied to the housing space 14 through the machine room 20 is steam, as long as the machine room 20 is located at the bottom of the housing space 14, hot air or steam can be evenly supplied to the interior of the housing space 14 even without a separate air supply device.

[0211] On the other hand, for the sake of brevity, in Figures 11 to 17 The door assembly 100 in the various embodiments described herein and in Figures 3 to 10 Unlike the door assembly 100 described herein, this one is a planar shape without a separate second garment processing chamber 12, etc., for opening and closing the opening. That is, the door assembly 100 can be rotatably coupled to the housing 10 to open and close the opening. The door assembly 100 can be configured to not only shield the inner body 11a but also the front of the machine room 20. This not only prevents hot air or moisture supplied to the receiving space 14 from leaking to the outside but also blocks the transfer of heat generated in the machine room 20 to the outside.

[0212] The door assembly 100 can be configured to open and close the front of the inner body 11a, so that the inner peripheral surface of the inner body 11a and the inner surface of the door assembly 100 can form the outer peripheral surface of the receiving space 14. The ironing pressing part 60 can be configured to remove wrinkles generated on the garment P by pressing the garment P on both sides, or to form a crease as desired by the user on the garment P.

[0213] In other words, the ironing pressing part 60 performs the ironing function, so that after the user has finished drying and deodorizing the garment P, there is no need to perform separate ironing.

[0214] The ironing pressing part 60 can be used to press the garment P, including tops and bottoms, that needs to be ironed.

[0215] Specifically, the ironing pressing part 60 may include: a support body 61, disposed in either the first garment processing chamber 11 or the door assembly 100, to support garments; and a pressing body 62, configured to rotate toward the support body 61 to press the garments supported by the support body 61. The following description describes the case where the ironing pressing part 60 is disposed in the door assembly 100. Therefore, the door assembly 100 includes the ironing pressing part 60. That is, the ironing pressing part 60 is disposed in the door assembly 100 and is therefore part of the door assembly 100.

[0216] Figure 11The support body 61 is shown to be disposed on the inner surface of the door assembly 100; however, it may also be disposed on the inner surface of the inner body 11a, provided that it can support the garment.

[0217] The support body 61 can be plate-shaped so that its shape will not deform when one side of the garment is pressed by the pressing body 62. Specifically, the support body 61 may include a base plate 612 configured to contact the surface of the garment P, and may also include a fixing groove 611 recessed from the base plate 612 along its length to avoid the sewing lines on the garment P, or to concentrate the force pressed against both ends of the garment P.

[0218] Therefore, when the pressing body 62 presses against the supporting body 61, the pressure is concentrated on the grounding plate 612, which not only effectively removes wrinkles from the garment P, but also clearly forms creases on both sides of the garment P. Furthermore, it prevents unintended wrinkles from forming on the garment P due to the sewing thread.

[0219] The pressing body 62 can be rotatably coupled to the support body 61, or rotatably coupled to the inner surface of the inner body 11a on which the support body 61 is provided, or to the inner surface of the door assembly 100. That is, the pressing body 62 can be positioned in any location as long as it can rotate toward or away from the support body 61.

[0220] The pressing body 62 can be rotatably mounted via a connecting hinge 80, which is located at least at one of the inner body 11a, the door assembly 100, and the support body 61.

[0221] That is, the connecting hinge 80 can be disposed on the support body 61, or on the inner surface of the inner body 11a or the door assembly 100 on which the support body 61 is disposed.

[0222] The connecting hinge 80 may include: a first connecting hinge 81, which rotatably supports the pressing body 62; and a second connecting hinge 82, which is disposed below the first connecting hinge 81 and rotatably supports the pressing body.

[0223] The pressing body 62 may further include: a pressing plate 622, configured to rotate toward the support body 61; and a bending groove 621, formed by recessing along the length direction of the pressing plate 622, to avoid the sewing thread provided on the garment P, or to concentrate the force pressed on both sides of the garment P.

[0224] Therefore, the pressing body 62 can press one side of the garment P by rotating toward the supporting body 61, and the supporting body 61 can press the other side of the garment P by action / reaction.

[0225] On the other hand, the ironing pressing part 60 may also include an ironing partition 63, which is disposed between the support body 61 and the pressing body 62 and is rotatable toward the support body and the pressing body. Therefore, the door assembly 100 may also include an ironing partition 63, which is disposed between the support body 61 and the pressing body 62 and is rotatable toward the support body and the pressing body.

[0226] Specifically, the ironing divider 63 may include an ironing divider body 631, rotatably disposed between the support body 61 and the pressing body 62. The ironing divider body 631 may be configured to have an area corresponding to the area of ​​the pressing body 62 and the support body 61. Thus, all garments disposed between the pressing body 62, the ironing divider body 631, and the support body 61 can be pressed.

[0227] The ironing separator 631 can be configured to be rotatably connected to the first connecting hinge 81 and the second connecting hinge 82 so as to rotate separately from the pressing body 62, or it can be configured to rotate integrally with the pressing body 62.

[0228] The ironing divider 631 can be configured to rotate independently toward the support body 61, or it can be configured to be pressed together with the pressing body 62 and rotate toward the support body 61 when the pressing body 62 rotates toward the support body 61.

[0229] Figure 12 The illustration shows a garment P being placed on the ironing pressing section 60 and being pressed.

[0230] Reference Figure 12 When the garment is configured as a bottom garment and is divided into a first part P1 worn on the user's left leg and a second part P2 worn on the user's right leg, either the first part or the second part can be configured to press on the pressing body 62 and the ironing divider body 631, while the other part can be configured to press on the ironing divider 63 and the support body 61.

[0231] For example, the first part P1 and the second part P2 of the garment P can be disposed at the lower end or the upper end of the ironing divider body 631, and the first part P1 can be supported by the side of the ironing divider body 631 facing the pressing body 62, while the second part P2 can be supported by the other side facing the supporting body 61.

[0232] At this time, the first part P1 and the second part P2 can be overlapped and fixed again on the upper or lower part of the ironing divider body 631. Therefore, the first part P1 and the second part P2 of the garment can unfold by their own weight without being set to overlap each other. Thus, the first part P1 and the second part P2 of the garment can be pressed accurately to remove wrinkles, or creases can be accurately formed at both ends.

[0233] On the other hand, it may also include a retaining strip 632 that protrudes from one or both sides of the ironing separator body 631.

[0234] The retaining band 632 can prevent the support body 61 from being too tightly attached to the pressing body 62, and can also prevent the garment P from changing position when pressed by the pressing body 62 or the ironing divider 63.

[0235] Therefore, the retaining strip 632 may be made of a material with greater friction than the ironing divider body 631, or it may be made of other materials with cushioning force.

[0236] On the other hand, the ironing divider 63 with a predetermined thickness and the garment are arranged between the support body 61 and the pressing body 62, so that even if the pressing body 62 presses, the pressing body 62 may rotate in the opposite direction to the support body 61 through the reaction.

[0237] Therefore, in order to prevent this situation, the garment handling device 1000 of the present invention may further include: a connecting hook 613 disposed on the support body 61 to fix the pressing body; and a hook connecting portion 623 disposed on the pressing body and fixed to the connecting hook.

[0238] As an example, the hook engagement portion 623 may include a hook protrusion 623 protruding from the outer periphery of the pressing plate 622, and the engagement hook 613 may be configured in a hook shape to be fastened to the hook protrusion 623.

[0239] In addition, unlike that shown in the figure, the connecting hook 613 can also be configured to be inserted into and fastened to the hook connecting portion 623, and it can be configured in any shape and structure as long as it allows the support body 61 to be connected with the pressing body 62 and keeps the pressing body 62 pressing the ironing divider 63 and the support body 61.

[0240] Figure 12 The illustration shows the garment P as a single bottom garment; however, this is merely one embodiment, and multiple garments may be arranged on the ironing pressing section 60. In other words, when multiple garments are arranged, any one garment can be positioned between the ironing divider 63 and the pressing body 62, while another garment can be positioned between the ironing divider 63 and the support body 61. Furthermore, in embodiments described later, multiple such ironing dividers may be provided, allowing garments to be arranged within them individually.

[0241] Therefore, when the pressing body 62 rotates toward the supporting body 61, the pressing body 62 can press any one of the garments with the help of the ironing divider body 631, and the ironing divider body 631 can press the other garment with the help of the supporting body 61.

[0242] Therefore, multiple garments can be pressed with a single ironing press 60 to remove wrinkles or create creases.

[0243] Furthermore, when the garment is designed as a top, it can be fitted onto the outer periphery of the ironing divider body 631 and fixed to accommodate the ironing divider body 631, so that one side and the other side of the garment are simultaneously pressed by the pressing body 62 and the supporting body 61.

[0244] On the other hand, if the ironing divider 63 is located between the support body 61 and the pressing body 62, it may be difficult to supply moisture or hot air from the machine chamber 20 to the garment between them. Therefore, the ironing pressing part 60 may require a separate component that can supply heat or steam to the garment P.

[0245] On the other hand, the support body 61 may include a connecting portion 311, which allows the ironing divider body 631 to be detachably connected. The connecting portion 311 may be provided in the form of a hook, such that a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the ironing divider body 631 is inserted therein, and may also be configured to simultaneously connect with a fastening portion provided on the pressing body 62.

[0246] Figure 13 A structure is shown that allows heat or steam to be supplied to the ironing pressing section 60 independently. (See reference...) Figure 13The ironing divider 63 of the present invention may further include a heating part 64, which is disposed on at least one of the two surfaces of the ironing divider body 631 and is configured to supply heat to the garment.

[0247] The heating element 64 can be configured to effectively remove wrinkles or effectively form creases by supplying heat energy to the garment being pressed between the ironing divider 63 and the support body 61 and the pressing body 62.

[0248] The heating element 64 may include: a heating body 640 disposed on at least one of the two surfaces of the ironing divider body 631 and exposed to the outside; and a heating wire 6320 disposed on either the ironing divider body 631 or the heating body 640 and configured to heat the heating body 640.

[0249] The heating element 640 may be made of a conductor or metal material to effectively transfer heat, and the heating wire 6320 may be configured to be heated by electrical energy or the like and transfer heat to the heating element 640.

[0250] The heating element 640 can be detachably coupled to two sides of the ironing divider 631 to form the exposed surface of the ironing divider 631. That is, the heating element coupled to the side of the ironing divider 631 closest to the inner side of the door assembly 100 is the first heating element 6411, and the heating element disposed on the other side of the ironing divider 631 is the second heating element 6412.

[0251] Of course, if the heating body and the fixing body are made of the same material, the heating body 640 can be integrated with the ironing separator body 631.

[0252] The heating wire 6320 can be attached to the back of the heating body 640, but placing it on the ironing divider body 631 is more beneficial for safety. In other words, the heating wire 6320 can be positioned at a predetermined distance from the heating body 640 on the ironing divider body 631 to indirectly heat the heating body 640.

[0253] The heating wire 6320 can be configured to receive electrical energy from the housing 10 or machine room 20 of the garment handling device 1000 of the present invention, and can be externally connected to the ironing pressing part 60 via the first connecting hinge 81 or the second connecting hinge 82. The heating wire 6320 is uniformly disposed on both sides of the ironing separating body 631 by reciprocating several times along the height and width directions, so as to uniformly supply heat to one side of the heating body 640.

[0254] On the other hand, the heating unit 64 may include: a supply flow path 6310, disposed in either the ironing separator 631 or the heating unit 640, for supplying steam; and a plurality of exhaust holes 643, configured to pass through the heating unit 640 to exhaust the steam to the garment.

[0255] The supply path 6310 can be configured to supply water to it, the supplied water being heated by the heating wire 6320 and discharged as steam through the discharge hole 643, or it can be configured to directly supply the steam or mist to it.

[0256] The supply flow path 6310 can be provided in multiple ways, spaced apart at predetermined distances along the height or width direction of the ironing divider body 631, and the discharge hole 643 can be provided along the extending direction of the supply flow path 6310. Thus, steam can be evenly supplied to the garment P through the discharge hole 643.

[0257] The heating unit 64 may include only one of the supply flow path 6310 and the hot wire 6320, or it may include both the supply flow path 6310 and the hot wire 6320.

[0258] On the other hand, when each of the heating sections 64 is provided with the supply flow path 6310 and the heating wire 6320, the heating wire 6320 can be disposed around the supply flow path 6310 to avoid interference with it. Furthermore, the heating wire 6320 can be disposed along the periphery of the supply flow path 6310.

[0259] On the other hand, the ironing divider 63 is rotatably disposed in the first garment processing chamber 11 or the door assembly 100, thereby limiting the area of ​​the steam supply path 6310.

[0260] The supply flow path 6310 may include: a main flow path 6312, inserted into the ironing divider body 631, or disposed on the surface of the ironing divider body 631; branch flow paths 6313, which are provided by branching from the main flow path 6312 into multiple branches in the height or width direction of the ironing divider body 631; and a jet flow path 6314, which extends from the branch flow paths 6313 in the same direction to supply steam.

[0261] At this time, the density of the steam is low, so the plurality of jet flow paths 6314 are preferably arranged in the height direction to facilitate the movement of the steam, and are preferably arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the width direction to spray the steam onto a larger area.

[0262] Thus, when only steam, moisture, or water is supplied to the main flow path 6312, it can be distributed along the jet flow path 6314, and steam can be evenly jetted from the ironing divider body 631.

[0263] The supply flow path 6310 may further include a connecting flow path 6311, configured to communicate with the auxiliary steam supply section 85 located outside the ironing divider body 631, so as to transfer water or steam to the main flow path 6312.

[0264] On the other hand, the hot wire 6320 can be configured to communicate with either the first connecting hinge 81 or the second connecting hinge 82, and the main flow path 6311 can be configured to communicate with the other of the first connecting hinge 81 and the second connecting hinge 82, so that they do not overlap each other.

[0265] Therefore, passage portions 811 and 821 may be provided in the first connecting hinge 81 and the second connecting hinge 82, through which the hot wire or the main flow path 6311 may pass or be connected to the passage portions 811 and 821.

[0266] Figure 14 The structure is shown with the auxiliary steam supply unit 85 provided for supplying steam.

[0267] The auxiliary steam supply unit 85 can be located in an area easily accessible to the user, such as the housing, the machine room 20, the door, or the pressing part.

[0268] The auxiliary steam supply unit 85 may be located in at least one of the housing, the machine room 20, the door, and the pressing unit. Since the garment handling device 1000 may not be connected to an external water supply, the auxiliary steam supply unit 85 is preferably detachably located in at least one of the housing, the machine room 20, the door, and the pressing unit.

[0269] Furthermore, it is advantageous to place the auxiliary steam supply unit 85 in the area closest to the supply flow path 6310. Therefore, the auxiliary steam supply unit 85 is preferably located in the ironing divider 63. Also, the pressing body 62 is the area first exposed to the user, so the auxiliary steam supply unit 85 is preferably located in the pressing body 62.

[0270] When the auxiliary steam supply unit 85 is detachably provided on the pressing body 62, the pressing body 62 may further include a connecting flow path 6221, configured to connect the auxiliary steam supply unit 85 to the connecting hinge 80.

[0271] The connecting flow path 6221 can be configured as a tube, which can discharge water or steam supplied from the auxiliary steam supply unit 85, and can be configured to be inserted into the pressing body 62.

[0272] Thus, the connecting flow path 6221 and the communicating flow path 6311 are configured to communicate with each other via the second connecting hinge 82, so that the moisture or steam generated in the auxiliary steam supply section 85 can be completely discharged to the discharge port 643.

[0273] On the other hand, the supply flow path 6310 can be configured to be inserted into the ironing divider body 631, which can include a plurality of through holes configured to communicate with the discharge hole 643 of the heating part 64.

[0274] Therefore, the supply flow path 6310 is disposed inside the ironing divider body 631 instead of being disposed separately on the two sides of the ironing divider body 631, thereby reducing the thickness of the ironing divider body 631. Furthermore, it has the advantage that steam can be supplied to both sides of the ironing divider body 631 through a single supply flow path 6310.

[0275] Figure 15 An embodiment of the auxiliary steam supply unit 85 is shown. As described above, the auxiliary steam supply unit 85 can be detachably mounted on the pressing body 62.

[0276] The auxiliary steam supply unit 85 may include: an auxiliary water tank 850, detachably disposed in at least one of the pressing units to hold water; an auxiliary heater 854 to generate steam by heating the water in the auxiliary water tank 850; and an outlet 852 to connect the auxiliary water tank 850 to the supply flow path 6310 to discharge steam.

[0277] The auxiliary water tank 850 can be configured as a box with a predetermined volume, and can have an open surface on its upper surface to easily receive water or facilitate cleaning, and can also include a cover 853 configured to open and close the open surface.

[0278] Additionally, the auxiliary water tank 850 may have a heater insertion port 811 on one side for inserting and fixing the auxiliary heater 854. The auxiliary heater 854 may be fixed to the heater insertion port 811 to generate steam by heating the water contained in the auxiliary water tank 850.

[0279] The outlet 852 can be located on the upper side of the auxiliary water tank 850 to completely discharge the relatively low density steam, or it can be connected to the connecting flow path 6221.

[0280] The pressing body 62 may further include a receiving portion 623 configured to accommodate the auxiliary water tank 850. Furthermore, when the auxiliary water tank 850 is installed into the receiving portion 623, the exposed surface of the auxiliary water tank 850 and one side of the pressing body 62 may be arranged parallel to each other.

[0281] Therefore, if water is supplied to the auxiliary water tank 850, steam can be supplied to the clothing P through the heating unit 64.

[0282] On the other hand, unlike what is shown in the figure, the heating unit 64 can be configured to communicate with the mechanical chamber 20 or the auxiliary water tank 850 to directly receive hot air or water and discharge hot air or water toward the pressing body 62 and the supporting body 61.

[0283] In other words, the heating element 64 can be configured as a discharge hole 643, which is integrated with the ironing separator body 631 to discharge the hot air and moisture.

[0284] The first connecting hinge 81 and the second connecting hinge 82 may be provided with flow paths communicating with the machine chamber 20, and the ironing separator body 631 may be provided with a supply flow path communicating with the flow path, so that hot air or water can be supplied to the heating part 64.

[0285] When the heating unit 64 is connected to the machine room 20, hot air or water supplied from the machine room 20 to the receiving space 14 can be supplied to the heating unit 64 together.

[0286] On the other hand, unlike this, it can also be configured to connect the steam generator 41 of the machine chamber 20 to the ironing partition 63 to supply steam.

[0287] That is, such as Figure 8 or Figure 10 As shown, the steam generator 41 can be configured to be connected to a separate steam supply path, which is configured to communicate with the ironing divider 63 via a connecting hinge 80, and the steam supply pipe 417 can be configured to branch and communicate with the ironing divider 63 via a passage portion 811 provided in the connecting hinge 80.

[0288] Therefore, the steam generated by the steam generator 41 can be directly transferred to the ironing divider 63, thereby supplying the garment P. In this case, the heating wire 6320 and the auxiliary steam supply unit 85 can be omitted.

[0289] Figure 16 The structure for securing clothing to the hanging portion of the ironing pressing part 60 is shown.

[0290] Figure 16 (a) shows the situation where the garment is separated from the ironing pressing part 60, and Figure 16 (b) shows the garment being secured to the ironing press section 60.

[0291] The garment handling apparatus 1000 of the present invention may further include a hanging portion 90 disposed at at least one of the upper and lower portions of the ironing and pressing portion 60 to hang or fix the garment. The position of the hanging portion 90 can be represented by the support body 61, the pressing body 62, and the ironing divider 63. That is, the position of the hanging portion 90 can be represented as being located above or below one of the support body 61, the pressing body 62, and the ironing divider 63.

[0292] The hanging part 90 may include: hanging bodies 911 and 921, disposed at least one of the upper and lower parts of the pressing part, for supporting clothing; and fixing bodies 912 and 922, combined with the hanging bodies, for fixing the clothing to the hanging bodies.

[0293] The hanging bodies 911 and 921 can fix the clothes in a taut state, thereby preventing the clothes from wrinkling or changing position when the pressing part 90 applies pressure.

[0294] At this time, if the hanging part 90 is fixed while the partition 93 is rotating, the clothing may be damaged. Therefore, the hanging bodies 911 and 921 can be configured to rotate in relation to the partition 93.

[0295] In addition, the fixing bodies 912 and 922 can be configured to be rotatably connected to the hanging bodies 911 and 921, so that the clothing is inserted into the fixing bodies 912 and 922 and the hanging bodies 911 and 921 and fixed thereon.

[0296] The hanging bodies 911 and 921 can be connected to the fixing bodies 912 and 922 via hooks to prevent the garment P from detaching at will. For example, the hanging bodies 911 and 921 can be provided with a hanging hook connection part 9112, and the fixing bodies 912 and 922 can be provided with a hanging hook connection part 9122 that connects with the connection hook.

[0297] On the other hand, the hanging part 90 can be provided only on the upper part of the ironing and pressing part 60 to fix the garment P, so that the garment P can be taut under its own weight.

[0298] However, when the ironing pressing part 60 applies a relatively large load to the garment P, or when the ironing pressing part 60 presses from one side of the garment P to the other, the position of the garment P may change, or it may wrinkle.

[0299] Therefore, the hanging part 90 can be evenly disposed on the upper and lower parts of the ironing pressing part 60 to provide sufficient tension to the garment P, thereby preventing the garment P from wrinkling or changing position.

[0300] Reference Figure 16 (a) The hanging part 90 may include: a first hanging part 91 disposed on the upper part of the ironing pressing part 60; and a second hanging part 92 disposed on the lower part of the ironing pressing part 60.

[0301] The first hanging part 91 and the second hanging part 92 can be configured to rotate together with the ironing divider 63.

[0302] The first hanging part 91 may include: a first hanging body 911, which is rotatably disposed on the upper part of the ironing divider 63; and a first fixing body 912, which is rotatably combined with the first hanging body 912 to fix the clothing.

[0303] The first suspension body 911 can be configured as a plate whose length is longer than its width, and the first fixing body 912 can be configured to be rotatably connected to the first suspension body 911, and its free end can be detachably connected to the first suspension body 911.

[0304] The first suspension body 911 may also include a receiving groove 9111, one side of which is curved to receive the clothing. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the clothing from being subjected to excessive pressure.

[0305] On the other hand, the second hanging part 92 may include: a second hanging body 921, rotatably disposed at the lower part of the ironing divider 63; and a second fixing body 922, rotatably coupled to the second hanging body to fix the clothing.

[0306] The second hanging body 921 may include a first through slit 9214 through which the first part P of the garment is inserted and passes, and the second fixing body 922 may include a second through slit 9223 through which the second part of the garment is inserted and passes.

[0307] Thus, the first part P1 of the garment can be inserted into the first through slit and the second part P2 can be inserted into the second through slit, thereby being separated and guided to the two sides of the dividing part 93.

[0308] Therefore, refer to Figure 16 (b) The first part P1 of the garment P can be inserted into the second through slit 9223 and guided between one side of the ironing divider 63 and the pressing body 62, and the second part P2 of the garment P can be inserted into the first through slit 9214 and guided between the other side of the ironing divider 63 and the support body 61.

[0309] In addition, the first part P1 and the second part P2 of the garment can overlap each other on the upper part of the ironing pressing part 60, and can be fixed by inserting the first hanging body 911 and the first fixing body 912.

[0310] At this time, the first part P1 and the second part P2 of the garment can be inserted into the first hanging body 911 and the first fixing body 912 and fixed while being stretched.

[0311] Unlike the figure shown, the first hanging part 91 may also be provided with a through slit, and the second hanging part 92 may also be provided with a receiving groove. Thus, the user can adjust the hanging direction of the garment P as needed.

[0312] Figure 17 The process of suspending garment P onto the garment handling apparatus 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0313] Reference Figure 17 (a) The first fixing body 921 and the first hanging body 911 can be configured to be separate from each other, and the second fixing body 922 and the second hanging body 921 can also be configured to be separate from each other. In addition, the pressing body 62, the supporting body 61, and the ironing divider 63 can also be separated from each other.

[0314] Reference Figure 17 (b) Insert the first part P1 and the second part P2 of the garment P into the through slit between the second hanging body 921 and the second fixing body 921, thereby positioning the first part P1 between the ironing divider 63 and the pressing body 62, and positioning the second part P2 between the ironing divider 63 and the supporting body 61.

[0315] Then, after the free ends of the first part P1 and the second part P2 of the garment P are overlapped and tightened, the first part P1 and the second part P2 of the garment P are fixed to the first hanging body 911 and the second fixing body 921 in a taut state.

[0316] Reference Figure 17(c) Rotate the first hanging part 91, the second hanging part 92, and the ironing divider 63 toward the support body 61. At this time, the support body 61 and the ironing divider 63 are joined together to prevent them from separating from each other.

[0317] Reference Figure 17 (d) The pressing body 62 is rotated to the support body 61 to press the ironing divider 63. Then, the pressing body 62 and the support body 61 are joined together to prevent them from separating arbitrarily.

[0318] As a result, both the first part P1 and the second part P2 of the garment P are pressed down. At this time, when heat and steam are supplied from the heating unit 64, the wrinkles of the first part P1 and the second part P2 of the garment P are removed, and creases are formed.

[0319] Figure 18 Another embodiment of the present invention is shown. The door assembly 100 includes a first panel 110, a second panel 130, and a partition 160 therebetween. In addition, a first ironing partition 6301 and a second ironing partition 6302 are respectively provided between the first panel 110 and the partition 160 and between the partition 160 and the second panel 130.

[0320] The first substrate 114, the first ironing divider 6301, the divider 160, the second ironing divider 6302, and one side of the second substrate 134, which are disposed on the inner side 111 of the first panel, are rotatably connected to each other by a connecting hinge 80. That is, the connecting hinge 80 can be disposed on the first substrate 114 or on the inner side 111 of the first panel 110 on which the first substrate 114 is disposed.

[0321] Additionally, the connecting hinge 80 may include: a first connecting hinge 81 disposed on the upper part of the first substrate to rotatably support the first ironing divider 6301, the divider 160, the second ironing divider 6302, and the second substrate 134; and a second connecting hinge 82 disposed on the lower part of the first connecting hinge 81 to rotatably support the first ironing divider 6301, the divider 160, the second ironing divider 6302, and the second substrate 134.

[0322] On the other hand, the second substrate 134 is fixed to the second panel 130, and when the second panel rotates, it can be engaged with the second ironing divider 65302 and the divider accordingly. In this case, the first substrate 114, the first ironing divider 6301, the divider 160, and the second ironing divider 6302 are rotatably supported only by the connecting hinge 80.

[0323] In this case, in order to supply steam, such as Figure 14 The diagram illustrates a structure in which the auxiliary steam supply unit 85 is provided, enabling the supply of steam. The auxiliary steam supply unit 85 is preferably detachably disposed in at least one of the housing 10, the machine room 20, and the door assembly 100. That is, as... Figure 14 As shown, the auxiliary steam supply unit 85 can be disposed on the second substrate 134 to supply steam to the first ironing divider 6301 and the second ironing divider 6302 through the communicating flow path. The heating wire can also be disposed along the periphery of the supply flow path to avoid interference with the supply flow path used to supply steam to each ironing divider. In addition, the ironing pressing part may include: a connecting hinge that allows the ironing divider and the support body to be rotatably connected; and a passage portion disposed on the connecting hinge to allow the heating wire or the supply flow path to pass through.

[0324] On the other hand, unlike this, it can also be configured to connect the steam generator 41 of the machine chamber 20 to the ironing partition 63 to supply steam.

[0325] That is, such as Figure 8 or Figure 10 As shown, the steam generator 41 can be configured to be connected to a separate steam supply path, which is configured to be connected via the housing hinge portion 174 and the component hinge portion 176 through a connecting hinge 80 connecting the first ironing divider portion 6301 and the second ironing divider portion 6302. Furthermore, the steam supply pipe 417 can be configured to branch and be connected via a passage portion 811 provided in the connecting hinge 80 connecting the first ironing divider portion 6301 and the second ironing divider portion 6302.

[0326] Therefore, the steam generated by the steam generator 41 can be directly transferred to the ironing divider 63 and then supplied to the garment P. In this case, the heating wire 6320 and the auxiliary steam supply unit 85 can be omitted.

[0327] In the case of the hanging section, in order to hang and fix the garments placed on the first ironing divider 6301 and the second ironing divider 6302 respectively, it may include: a first-1 hanging body 91101 and a first-1 fixing body 91201 provided on the upper part of the first ironing divider 6301; a first-2 hanging body 91202 and a first-2 fixing body 91202 provided on the upper part of the second ironing divider 6302; a second-1 hanging body 92101 and a second-1 fixing body 92201 provided on the lower part of the first ironing divider 6301; and a second-2 hanging body 92102 and a second-2 fixing body 92202 provided on the lower part of the second ironing divider 6302. These are provided separately only for hanging the garments on the first ironing divider 6301 and the second ironing divider 6302 respectively. The following description and references Figure 16 and Figure 17 The description is the same as that provided, and will be obvious to those skilled in the art, and will therefore be omitted.

[0328] Reference Figure 19 According to one embodiment, the garment handling device 1000 may have a structure in which the second panel 130 is open toward the outside of the first panel 110.

[0329] The garment handling device 1000 of this embodiment includes: a first panel 110 rotatably connected to a housing 10; a second panel 130 rotatably connected to the first panel 110; and a partition 160 disposed between the first panel 110 and the second panel 130 and pressing down on garments disposed on both sides. Furthermore, a first ironing partition 6301 and a second ironing partition 6302 are respectively provided between the first panel 110 and the partition 160, and between the partition 160 and the second panel 130.

[0330] The first panel 110 of this embodiment opens and closes the front of the housing 10. The second panel 130 of this embodiment is disposed in front of the first panel 110.

[0331] With the door assembly 100 closed, the door assembly 100 of this embodiment can be used simply by opening and closing the second panel 130. Therefore, even when the first garment processing chamber 11 is processing garments, the second garment processing chamber 12 can be opened and garments such as trousers processed by pressing them. The following description and references... Figure 9 and Figure 18 The description is the same as the previous one, so it will be omitted.

[0332] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. Various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention as claimed in the claims, and these modifications should not be understood solely from the technical concept or prospect of the present invention.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, wherein, include: The box has a first clothing processing chamber inside for storing clothes, and the front of the box is open to allow the clothes to be put in or taken out. as well as A door assembly, positioned at the front of the housing, opens or closes the first garment processing chamber; The door assembly forms a second garment processing chamber for at least wrinkle removal of the garments; The second garment processing room opens to the front; The gate assembly includes: The first panel allows for opening or closing of the first garment processing room; and The second panel is rotatably disposed in front of the first panel, so that the second panel can independently open or close the second garment processing chamber when the first garment processing chamber is closed; A divider is disposed between the first panel and the second panel to press down clothing suspended on the first panel and the second panel respectively.

2. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The housing has a mechanical chamber located below the first garment processing chamber.

3. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, It also includes a supply unit, configured in the machine room, which supplies at least one of the circulating air and steam to either the first garment processing room or the second garment processing room.

4. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The door assembly also has an auxiliary steam supply unit for supplying steam to the second garment processing chamber.

5. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein, The door assembly also includes an auxiliary steam supply unit for supplying steam to the second garment processing chamber. The auxiliary steam supply unit operates either in conjunction with or independently of the supply unit located in the machine room.

6. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, When the door assembly closes the first garment handling chamber, the door assembly covers the front surface of the machine room.

7. The garment handling apparatus according to claim 4 or 5, wherein, The auxiliary steam supply unit includes: An auxiliary water tank stores water used to generate steam; and An auxiliary heater heats the water stored in the auxiliary water tank.

8. The garment handling apparatus according to claim 4 or 5, wherein, When the door assembly opens the first garment processing chamber, the auxiliary steam supply unit moves together with the door assembly.

9. The garment handling apparatus according to claim 4 or 5, wherein, The door assembly includes a heating element that supplies heat to the second garment processing chamber.

10. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein, The heating unit has an exhaust port that supplies steam generated by the auxiliary steam supply unit to the second garment processing chamber.

11. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein, The heating element includes a hot wire extending in the vertical direction.

12. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The door assembly is rotatably attached to one side of the housing.

13. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The second panel is rotatably attached to one side of the first panel.

14. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, A portion of the first panel is recessed to form the space of the second garment processing chamber.

15. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The first panel has a fixing member, and the clothes stored in the second clothing processing chamber are suspended on the fixing member.

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