Clothes hanger device

Abstract

The clothes hanger device includes a main body formed with a suction portion for sucking air and a discharge portion for discharging the sucked air, a fan module provided inside the main body, a filter provided at a position corresponding to a suction port of the fan module in the inside of the main body to purify the air sucked by the fan module, a discharge duct connecting an outlet of the fan module and the discharge portion of the main body, a hanging unit provided at a bottom surface of the main body, a wind blocking member provided at a position corresponding to a front of the hanging unit in the inside of the main body and configured to be able to be directed downward, and a first sterilization module provided at a back of the wind blocking member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a clothes hanger device. Background Technology

[0002] Typically, clothes hangers are used as units for hanging and storing clothes.

[0003] The existing clothes hangers disclosed in the following prior art are characterized by having only the function of drying clothes through the circulation of indoor air.

[0004] However, recently, in addition to drying functions for clothes that are hung to dry, consumers have shown an increasing demand for clothes hanger devices that can perform functions such as indoor air purification and wrinkle removal.

[0005] Patent document: Korean Patent No. 2018-0128746 (Publication date: December 4, 2018) Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a clothes hanger device that can not only perform the function of a clothes hanger, but also the function of indoor air purification.

[0007] Another objective is to provide a clothes hanger device that can selectively perform a drying function for drying clothes hung on a clothes hanger.

[0008] Another objective is to provide a hanger device that can selectively perform a wrinkle removal function for removing wrinkles from clothing hung on a hanger.

[0009] Another objective is to provide a clothes hanger device that can selectively regulate indoor humidity.

[0010] Another objective is to provide a clothes hanger device with a sterilization function that removes harmful bacteria contained in the air exhaled through the outlet of the clothes hanger device.

[0011] The clothes hanger device of the present invention, used to achieve the objectives described above, may include: a main body having an intake portion for drawing in air and an exhaust portion for discharging the drawn-in air; a fan module disposed inside the main body; a filter disposed inside the main body at a position corresponding to the intake port of the fan module, for purifying the air drawn in by the fan module; an exhaust pipe connecting the outlet of the fan module and the exhaust portion of the main body; a suspension unit disposed on the bottom surface of the main body; a wind deflector disposed inside the main body at a position corresponding to the front of the suspension unit, configured to extend downward; and a first sterilization module disposed on the back side of the wind deflector.

[0012] The first sterilization module may include: a sterilization LED that emits ultraviolet light; and a substrate on which the sterilization LED is mounted.

[0013] The main body may include: a box; and a cover covering the top surface of the box; the windproof component is disposed inside the box.

[0014] The main body may further include a windbreak receiving portion disposed between the front of the box and the discharge portion for accommodating the windbreak component.

[0015] The windbreak component may include: a windbreak component body in the form of a plate; and a pair of windbreak component racks, respectively disposed at the upper left and upper right ends of the windbreak component body.

[0016] The clothes hanger device of the present invention may further include a wind deflector drive unit for raising and lowering the wind deflector in the vertical direction. The wind deflector drive unit includes: a wind deflector shaft; a pair of pinions that rotate integrally with the wind deflector shaft and mesh with a pair of wind deflector racks; and a wind deflector motor for rotating the wind deflector shaft.

[0017] The windbreak can be positioned on the left and right sides respectively, with the center of the main body as the reference.

[0018] The clothes hanger device of the present invention may further include a display screen disposed on the front of the windproof member.

[0019] If the windshield descends from the main body and protrudes to the outside, the display screen can be activated.

[0020] The information output to the activated display screen may include at least one of the following: current operating mode, indoor temperature, indoor humidity, and indoor pollution level.

[0021] The clothes hanger device of the present invention may further include a heater located below the filter for heating the air that has passed through the filter.

[0022] The heater may include a surface heating heater or a sheathed heater.

[0023] The filter may include at least one of a pre-filter, a high-efficiency particulate air filter, and a deodorizing filter.

[0024] The clothes hanger device of the present invention may further include a dehumidifying filter that absorbs moisture contained in the air that has passed through the filter.

[0025] The clothes hanger device of the present invention may further include a steam supply device disposed inside the main body for supplying steam to the interior of the discharge pipe.

[0026] The clothes hanger device of the present invention may further include: a discharge pipe penetrating the top and bottom surfaces of the main body, with a through hole formed on the inner side of the discharge pipe; and a second sterilization module installed on the inner side of the discharge pipe; the discharge portion is formed in the discharge pipe.

[0027] The clothes hanger device according to an embodiment of the present invention has the following effects.

[0028] First, by circulating indoor air, clothes hanging on the hanging unit of the clothes hanger can be dried, and the air expelled from the hanging unit of the clothes hanger can shorten the drying time.

[0029] Secondly, by activating the heater located in the filter module to generate warm air, clothes hanging on the hanging unit of the clothes hanger device can be dried in a short time.

[0030] Third, by having the air drawn into the clothes hanger device by the fan module pass through the filter module, the indoor air can be purified.

[0031] Fourth, by having the air drawn into the clothes hanger unit by the fan module pass through the dehumidifying filter included in the filter module, indoor humidity can be regulated. Therefore, a dehumidifying effect can be achieved in the summer when the indoor air is humid.

[0032] Fifth, by spraying steam generated in the steam supply device located inside the clothes hanger onto the clothes hanging in the hanging unit, wrinkles on the clothes can be removed. Furthermore, it also provides a humidifying effect in dry indoor air during winter.

[0033] Sixth, when the sterilization module located around the discharge port of the clothes hanger device is working, it sterilizes harmful viruses contained in the air that has passed through the filter module. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 This is a front perspective view of a clothes hanger device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 2 This is a bottom-view perspective view of the clothes hanger device.

[0036] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view of the clothes hanger device.

[0037] Figures 4 to 6 This is an exploded perspective view of the housing that constitutes the clothes hanger device in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 7 and Figure 8 It is a diagram illustrating the airflow generated inside the box.

[0039] Figure 9This is a perspective view of the discharge pipe constituting the clothes hanger device of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 10 This is an exploded perspective view of the discharge pipe.

[0041] Figure 11 This is a working cross-sectional view of the windshield component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 12 This is a rear perspective view of the windshield component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 13 It is along Figure 2 A longitudinal sectional view of the clothes hanger assembly cut along line 13-13.

[0044] Figure 14 This is a perspective view of the steam supply device of the clothes hanger device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 15 and Figure 16 This is an exploded perspective view of the steam supply unit as seen from another location.

[0046] Figure 17 It is along Figure 14 A side sectional view of the steam generation section cut along line 17-17.

[0047] Figure 18 It is along Figure 14 A longitudinal sectional view of the steam supply pipe cut along line 18-18.

[0048] Figure 19 It is along Figure 14 A longitudinal sectional view of the suspension unit cut along line 19-19.

[0049] Figure 20 When the hanging unit is installed on the clothes hanger device, along Figure 14 A side sectional view of the clothes hanger assembly cut along line 20-20.

[0050] Figure 21 This is a front perspective view showing the combined state of the filter cleaning device and the filter module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 22 This is a rear perspective view showing the combined state of the filter cleaning device and the filter module.

[0052] Figure 23 This diagram shows the state in which the lifting drive operates to detach the dust collection bin from the dust connector.

[0053] Figure 24 This diagram shows the connection state of the dust connector and the dust collection bin.

[0054] Figure 25 This is a 3D view of the dust collection bin.

[0055] Figure 26 This is an exploded perspective view of the filtering module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] Figure 27 It is along Figure 21 A longitudinal sectional view of the filter cleaning device and filter module cut along line 27-27.

[0057] Figure 28 yes Figure 27 An enlarged view of part A.

[0058] Figure 29 This is a rear perspective view of the clothes hanger device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] Figure 30 It is along Figure 29 A side sectional view of the clothes hanger assembly cut along line 30-30.

[0060] Figure 31 This is a front perspective view of a clothes hanger device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] Figure 32 This is a bottom-view perspective view of the clothes hanger device.

[0062] Figure 33 This is a perspective view of a clothes hanger assembly showing the top cover detached from the box.

[0063] Figure 34 This is an exploded perspective view of the clothes hanger device.

[0064] Figure 35 It is along Figure 31 A side sectional view of the hanger assembly cut along line 35-35.

[0065] Figure 36 It is along Figure 31 A cross-sectional perspective view of the clothes hanger assembly cut along line 36-36.

[0066] Figure 37 It is along Figure 31 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view taken along line 37-37.

[0067] Figure 38 It is along Figure 31 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view taken along line 38-38.

[0068] Figure 39 yes Figure 36 An enlarged view of part B.

[0069] Figure 40 yes Figure 37 An enlarged view of part C.

[0070] Figure 41 This is a bottom perspective view of a clothes hanger device according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the windproof component in a lowered state. Detailed Implementation

[0071] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, the clothes hanger device of the present invention will be described in detail.

[0072] Figure 1 This is a front perspective view of a clothes hanger device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a bottom-view perspective view of the described clothes hanger device. Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view of the clothes hanger device.

[0073] Reference Figures 1 to 3 According to one embodiment of the present invention, a clothes hanger device 10 includes: a main body 11, which forms an outer shape; and a hanging unit 50, which is connected to the main body.

[0074] In detail, the main body 11 includes a housing 12 and a cover 13 covering the top surface of the housing 12. An intake portion 102 for allowing external air to flow in is formed on the rear side of the top surface of the main body 11, and a through hole 101 is formed in front of the intake portion.

[0075] The through hole 101 extends from the top surface of the body 11 through the bottom surface. One end of the through hole 101 is adjacent to the left edge of the body 11, and the other end is adjacent to the right edge of the body 11.

[0076] As shown in the figure, the two ends of the through hole 101 are formed in an arc shape, but are not limited to this. For example, the cross-section of the through hole 101 can be formed into an elongated hole shape in the shape of a track or a rectangular shape.

[0077] The through hole 101 can be defined by a discharge pipe 14 that is installed vertically through the main body 11.

[0078] The suspension unit 50 includes: a pair of brackets 51 extending downward from the main body; and a hanging bar 52 connecting the pair of brackets 51.

[0079] The suspension rod 52 is horizontally positioned by means of the bracket 51 at a predetermined interval from the bottom surface of the main body 11 and at the center of the through hole 101. A plurality of discharge ports 522 at predetermined intervals are formed on the bottom surface of the suspension rod 52.

[0080] Additionally, a windbreak 20 can be accommodated inside the main body 11 at a position corresponding to the front of the through hole 101. The windbreak 20 is movable in the vertical direction, and in the windbreak working mode, the windbreak 20 can be lowered and exposed to the lower side of the main body 11.

[0081] With the wind deflector 20 extended downwards from the main body 11, the display screen on the front of the wind deflector 20 can be activated, displaying various information. For example, text or video indicating the current operating mode, current indoor temperature, humidity, pollution level, etc., can be output on the display screen.

[0082] Additionally, a steam supply device 30 and a filter cleaning device 40 can be installed inside the main body 11. Furthermore, the water tank (described later) for storing the water used for the steam supply and the dust collection bin (described later) constituting the filter cleaning device 40 can be detached from the main body 11 through the steam supply device insertion hole 1209 and the filter cleaning device insertion hole 1208, respectively. Therefore, the user can detach the water tank and add water, and detach the dust collection bin and empty the dust, and then reinstall them inside the main body 11.

[0083] In addition, the clothes hanger device 10 includes a filter module 60 and a fan module (described later) disposed inside the main body 11. Air outside the main body 11 flows through the filter module 60 by the operation of the fan module and is then discharged to the outside of the main body 11 through the through hole 101.

[0084] Figures 4 to 6 This is an exploded perspective view of the housing that constitutes the clothes hanger device in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0085] Reference Figures 4 to 6 The housing 12 constituting the clothes hanger device 10 of the present invention includes a lower housing 12a and an upper housing 12b.

[0086] In detail, a fan module, a steam supply device 30, and a filter cleaning device 40 may be installed inside the housing 12. The fan module may include a main fan module 15 and an auxiliary fan module 16.

[0087] The lower housing 12a can be formed into a hexahedral shape with an open top surface, and the upper housing 12b can be formed into a structure that covers the top surface of the lower housing 12a.

[0088] The lower housing 12a may be composed of a front portion 1201, a back portion 1202, a right side portion 1203, a left side portion 1204, and a bottom portion 1205. The bottom portion 1205 is formed to be inclined upward, so that the vertical width of the back portion 1202 can be designed to be greater than the vertical width of the front portion 1201, but it is not limited thereto.

[0089] The interior of the lower housing 12a can be divided into a first region for housing the fan module, the filter cleaning device 40, and the steam supply device 30, and a second region for forming a pipe guide 1206 for connecting the discharge pipe 14. The second region can be located in front of the first region.

[0090] The filter cleaning device insertion hole 1208 and the steam supply device insertion hole 1209 can be formed in the bottom part 1205 of the lower housing 12a at the position corresponding to the first region, respectively.

[0091] The tube guide portion 1206 can extend upwards by a predetermined length from the bottom portion 1205 and can have the same cross-sectional shape as the discharge tube 14. A plurality of discharge ports 1207 can be formed on the front and back sides of the tube guide portion 1206. For example, two discharge ports 1207 can be formed on each of the front and back sides of the tube guide portion 1206, but this is not a limitation. That is, one discharge port 1207 can be formed on each of the front and back sides of the tube guide portion 1206.

[0092] On the other hand, the upper box 12b includes a left upper box and a right upper box, which can be arranged in a symmetrical shape with reference to the vertical plane that divides the box 12 into two equal parts.

[0093] In addition, the steam supply device 30 and the filter cleaning device 40 can be arranged between the left upper chamber and the right upper chamber.

[0094] The left upper housing and the right upper housing each include a main flow section and a secondary flow section attached to the side of the main flow section.

[0095] The main flow section includes: a main fan housing 1211 in which the main fan module 15 is housed; and a main discharge pipe 1212 extending along the width direction of the housing 12 at the front end of the main fan housing 1211.

[0096] The auxiliary flow section includes: an intake guide section 1214; an exhaust guide section 1215 disposed on the side of the intake guide section 1214; and an auxiliary exhaust pipe 1216 extending from the front end of the exhaust guide section 1215 in an L-shape. The intake guide section 1214 is in close contact with the side of the main fan housing 1211. An auxiliary fan mounting hole 1219a is formed in the partition wall 1219 separating the intake guide section 1214 and the exhaust guide section 1215, and the auxiliary fan module 16 is mounted in the auxiliary fan mounting hole 1219a.

[0097] The intake guide 1214 functions as an intake guide that directs the air flowing through the filter module 60 to the auxiliary fan module 16, and the exhaust guide 1215 directs the air forced to flow by the auxiliary fan module 16 to the auxiliary exhaust pipe 1216.

[0098] On the other hand, the upper housing 12b also includes the discharge pipe 14, which is inserted into the inner side of the pipe guide portion 1206 of the lower housing 12a. Furthermore, the auxiliary discharge pipe 1216 extends along the side and front contours of the pipe guide portion 1206. Additionally, the main discharge pipe 1212 is closely attached to the back side of the pipe guide portion 1206, configured such that the discharge port 1212a of the main discharge pipe 1212 communicates with the discharge port 1207 formed on the back side of the pipe guide portion 1206.

[0099] Specifically, the secondary discharge pipe 1216 is inserted into the space between the side portions 1203 and 1204 and the front portion 1201 of the lower housing 12a. Furthermore, the discharge port 1216a of the secondary discharge pipe 1216 is configured to communicate with the discharge port 1207 formed on the front of the pipe guide portion 1206.

[0100] The outlet 1216a formed in the auxiliary discharge pipe 1216 can be defined as the front discharge outlet, and the outlet formed in the main discharge pipe 1212 can be defined as the rear discharge outlet.

[0101] The secondary discharge conduit 1216 includes: a side secondary discharge conduit extending from the front of the discharge guide 1215 and surrounding the side of the tube guide 1206; and a front secondary discharge conduit bending at the front end of the side portion and extending along the front of the tube guide 1206. The front discharge port 1216a is formed on the back of the front secondary discharge conduit and communicates with the discharge port 1207 formed on the front of the tube guide 1206.

[0102] A bracket mounting groove 1217 is recessed on the inner side of the side auxiliary discharge pipe, and the bracket 51 constituting the suspension unit 50 is accommodated in the bracket mounting groove 1217. Furthermore, a plurality of steam holes 1218 are formed on the top surface of the front auxiliary discharge pipe. Additionally, a plurality of steam holes 1213 are formed on the top surface of the main discharge pipe 1212.

[0103] The main discharge duct 1212 extends from the front of the intake guide 1214 to the discharge guide 1215. That is, the width of the main discharge duct 1212 can be defined as the length from one end of the main fan housing 1211 to the discharge guide 1215. It can be understood that one end of the main fan housing 1211 refers to the end near the center of the lower housing 12a, and the other end of the main fan housing 1211 refers to the end that is in close contact with the intake guide 1214.

[0104] On the other hand, the main fan module 15 includes a main fan 151 and a main fan motor 152 that drives the main fan 151, and the auxiliary fan module 16 includes an auxiliary fan 161 and an auxiliary fan motor 162 that drives the auxiliary fan 161. Depending on the design conditions, the auxiliary fan module 16 may also include an intake grille 163, which may be configured on the intake side of the auxiliary fan 161.

[0105] The main fan 151 can be a crossflow fan, and the auxiliary fan 161 can be an axial fan or a centrifugal fan.

[0106] Figure 7 and Figure 8 It is a diagram illustrating the airflow generated inside the box.

[0107] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 When the main fan module 15 and the auxiliary fan module 16 are working, indoor air flows into the clothes hanger device 10 through the filter module 60.

[0108] A portion of the air that has passed through the filter module 60 flows into the main fan housing 1211 and is discharged to the back of the through hole 101 via the main discharge pipe 1212.

[0109] Additionally, a portion of the air that has passed through the filter module 60 flows into the intake guide 1214, passes through the auxiliary fan 161, and is discharged towards the front of the through hole 101 via the discharge guide 1215 and the auxiliary discharge pipe 1216. Furthermore, a portion of the air directed to the auxiliary discharge pipe 1216 is supplied into the bracket 51 of the suspension unit 50. The air supplied into the bracket 51 flows along the interior of the suspension rod 52 and is discharged towards the clothes hanging on the hanger via the discharge port 522 formed in the suspension rod 52.

[0110] As an example, the support 51 may be designed with an opening on its top surface that communicates with the flow path inside the secondary discharge pipe 1216, so that a portion of the air flowing along the interior of the secondary discharge pipe 1216 flows into the interior of the support 51.

[0111] As another example, an air outlet may be formed on the side of the secondary discharge pipe 1216 defining the position of the bracket mounting groove 1217, and an air inlet communicating with the air outlet may be formed on the side of the bracket 51, thereby allowing a portion of the air flowing along the secondary discharge pipe 1216 to flow into the interior of the bracket 51.

[0112] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the discharge pipe constituting the clothes hanger device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 This is an exploded perspective view of the discharge pipe. Figure 11 This is a working cross-sectional view of the windshield component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0113] Reference Figures 9 to 11 The discharge pipe 14 of this embodiment includes: a front pipe 144 extending a predetermined length along the width direction of the hanger device 10; a back pipe 145 extending a predetermined length behind the front pipe 144 along the width direction of the hanger device 10; and a pair of side pipes 146, respectively connecting the two ends of the front pipe 144 and the back pipe 145.

[0114] The pair of tube sides 146 can be formed in an arc shape with a specified curvature. In addition, the top surface of the discharge tube 14 can be formed flat, while its bottom surface can be formed to slope downwards towards the back surface 145 of the discharge tube.

[0115] One or more discharge pipes may be formed on the front side 144 and the back side 145 of the tube. As an example, two discharge pipes may be formed on the left side and the right side of the front side 144 and the back side 145 of the tube, respectively. That is, a pair of front discharge pipes 141 may be formed protruding on the front side 144, and a pair of rear discharge pipes 142 may be formed protruding on the back side 145.

[0116] The ends of the front discharge pipe 141 and the rear discharge pipe 142 can be combined with a plurality of discharge ports 1207 formed on the front and back sides of the pipe guide 1206, respectively, to form an air discharge flow path.

[0117] In addition, the front discharge pipe 141 and the rear discharge pipe 142 are respectively connected to discharge blades 19, which can be rotated by blade motor 191.

[0118] Additionally, a windbreak receiving portion 144 is formed on the front side 144 of the pipe to accommodate the windbreak 20. The windbreak receiving portion 144 protrudes from the front side 144 of the pipe to form a space inside the windbreak receiving portion 144 to accommodate the windbreak 20. Furthermore, the windbreak receiving portion 144 is located between the lower end of the front discharge pipe 141 and the lower end of the front side 144 of the pipe, and the bottom surface of the windbreak receiving portion 144 is open, allowing the windbreak 20 to descend from the windbreak receiving portion 144 and protrude to the outside.

[0119] A pair of wind deflector drive units 18 for driving the wind deflector 20 are provided on the upper side of the front discharge pipe 141. Each pair of wind deflector drive units 18 includes: a wind deflector shaft 184; a pair of pinions 185 connected to both ends of the wind deflector shaft 184; and a wind deflector motor 183 connected to one end of the wind deflector shaft 184 to rotate the wind deflector shaft 184.

[0120] Additionally, the wind deflector 20 includes a wind deflector body 201 and a wind deflector rack 202 extending upward from the upper end of the wind deflector body 201. The number of wind deflector racks 202 corresponds to the number of pinions 185 constituting the wind deflector drive unit 18. In this embodiment, a structure is disclosed in which the wind deflector racks 202 extend upward from the upper ends of the left and right sides of the wind deflector body 201, and the pinions 185 are disposed at both ends of a wind deflector shaft 184 and respectively mesh with the wind deflector racks 202.

[0121] On the other hand, an ambient light 17 can be installed on the discharge pipe 14. As an example, an ambient light hole 143 (or ambient light groove) can be formed at the upper end of the discharge pipe 14, and the ambient light 17 is installed in the ambient light hole 143. The ambient light 17 can be installed at any position between the upper and lower ends of the discharge pipe 14, and can surround the discharge pipe 14 in a closed loop shape. As another method, such as... Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, a pair of ambient lights 17 forming a U-shape can be positioned symmetrically to each other.

[0122] If power is applied to the clothes hanger device 10, or if the hot air supply mode (or drying mode) or steam supply mode (humidification mode or wrinkle removal mode) is turned on, the ambient light 17 will be turned on and will faintly emit light through the through hole 101.

[0123] Furthermore, the ambient light 17 can be controlled to change its illuminance or color according to indoor temperature, indoor humidity, indoor pollution level, or the dryness of clothing.

[0124] The ambient light 17 includes, but is not limited to, an LED module and a surface-emitting unit including a light guide plate for diffusing light emitted from the LED module.

[0125] Figure 12 This is a rear perspective view of the windshield component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0126] Reference Figure 12 As described above, the windshield 20 of the present invention includes a windshield body 201 and a plurality of windshield racks 202 extending upward from the upper end of the windshield body 201.

[0127] The front side of the windshield rack 202 may have rack teeth that mesh with the pinion 185, and a sterilization module 100 may be installed on the back side of the windshield body 201. The sterilization module 100 may consist of a PCB substrate and a sterilization LED mounted on the PCB substrate for emitting sterilization ultraviolet light.

[0128] According to this structure, if the hot air supply mode or the steam supply mode is turned on, the wind deflector 20 will descend and be exposed to the outside of the clothes hanger device 10. In this state, if the sterilization module 100 is turned on, the air descending through the through hole 101 can be sterilized.

[0129] Alternatively, the clothes hanging on the hanger can be sterilized by directing the ultraviolet light emitted from the sterilization module 100 towards the hanger side. Furthermore, an ambient light can be installed on the back of the wind deflector body 201 at a position corresponding to the upper side of the sterilization module 100.

[0130] As described above, a display screen can be provided on the front of the windshield body 201, through which various information can be output.

[0131] Figure 13 It is along Figure 2 A longitudinal sectional view of the clothes hanger assembly cut along line 13-13.

[0132] Reference Figure 13If the power supply to the clothes hanger device 10 is turned on and the main fan module 15 and the auxiliary fan module 16 are working, the indoor air, after passing through the filter module 60, will finally be discharged to the clothes hanging on the clothes hanger through the front discharge pipe 141 and the rear discharge pipe 142.

[0133] The ejector blades 19 rotate vertically to control the direction of air ejection. Furthermore, the wind deflector 20 descends while protruding outwards, minimizing the diffusion of air ejected from the ejector pipes 141 and 142 towards the front of the clothes hanger assembly 10. In other words, the wind deflector 20 directs air towards the clothes hanging on the clothes hanger assembly 10, while the sterilization module 100 sterilizes the air simultaneously.

[0134] A sterilization module 100a with the same structure as the sterilization module 100 can also be installed on the lower side of the inner circumferential surface of the discharge pipe 14.

[0135] Figure 14 This is a perspective view of the steam supply device of the clothes hanger device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 15 and Figure 16 This is an exploded perspective view of the steam supply unit as seen from another location. Figure 17 It is along Figure 14 A side sectional view of the steam generation section cut along line 17-17. Figure 18 It is along Figure 14 A longitudinal sectional view of the steam supply pipe cut along line 18-18.

[0136] Reference Figures 14 to 18 The steam supply device 30 of this embodiment includes: a steam generating section 31 for generating steam; a steam supply pipe 32 extending from the steam generating section 31; and a heater 33 attached to the outer peripheral surface of the steam supply pipe 32 along the steam supply pipe 32.

[0137] When the steam supply device 30 is in operation and supplying steam, the fan modules 15 and 16 remain stopped to avoid conflict between the dehumidification function and the steam supply function. Furthermore, the steam generated by the steam generator 31 can flow along the steam supply pipe 32 under steam pressure.

[0138] In detail, the steam supply pipe 32 includes: a main supply pipe 321 extending along the outer edge of the upper end of the discharge pipe 14; and a secondary supply pipe 322 extending from the steam generating part 31 and into the bracket 51 of the suspension unit 50.

[0139] A plurality of discharge nozzles 323 extend downward from the bottom surface of the main supply pipe 321. These nozzles are respectively inserted into a plurality of steam holes 1213 formed on the top surface of the main discharge pipe 1212 constituting the upper housing 12b and a plurality of steam holes 1218 formed on the top surface of the auxiliary discharge pipe 1216 constituting the upper housing 12b. Therefore, steam discharged from the plurality of nozzles 323 is supplied to the main discharge pipe 1212 and the auxiliary discharge pipe 1216.

[0140] Furthermore, the heater 33 extends in close contact with the surface of the steam supply pipe 32, preventing the steam flowing along the steam supply pipe 32 from cooling and condensing. That is, the heat generated in the heater 33 is transferred to the steam supply pipe 32 through heat transfer, thereby preventing the steam flowing inside the steam supply pipe 32 from condensing due to heat loss.

[0141] On the other hand, the steam generating unit 31 may include: a steam housing 311; a heating box 318, housed inside the steam housing 311 and attached to the upper front side of the steam housing 311; a water tank 312, detachably attached to the lower side of the heating box 318; a pump 313, housed inside the steam housing 311 and attached to the upper rear side of the steam housing 311; and steam chambers 319, respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the pump 313. Furthermore, a steam generating chamber 3111 is formed inside the steam housing 311 at a position corresponding to the lower side of the pump 313.

[0142] Specifically, an induction heater 316 is installed on the bottom surface of the steam generation chamber 3111 to heat the water supplied to the steam generation chamber 3111 into steam. In addition, a water tank 312 is arranged in front of the steam generation chamber 3111, and the bottom of the water tank 312 is formed to slope downwards as it gets closer to the steam generation chamber 3111.

[0143] Furthermore, the corner portion of the lower rear end of the water tank 312 can extend further rearward to form a residual water accumulation section 3121. Additionally, the residual water accumulation section 3121 is designed to be located below the lower front end of the steam generation chamber 3111. That is, it can be designed such that the lower end of the steam outer shell 311, which defines the lower front end of the steam generation chamber 3111, is stacked or overlapped on the top surface of the residual water accumulation section 3121.

[0144] Furthermore, the suction pipe 314 and the discharge pipe 315 extend vertically from the bottom surface of the pump 313. The end of the suction pipe 314 passes through the bottom of the steam housing 311 and the water tank 312 and is housed within the residual water accumulation section 3121. With this structure, most of the water remaining in the water tank 312 can be drawn in via the suction pipe 314, and the water drawn in by the pump 313 can be supplied to the interior of the steam generation chamber 3111 via the discharge pipe 315. The discharge pipe 315 can extend vertically from the suction pipe 314 at a distance spaced behind the steam housing 311.

[0145] Additionally, a heating chamber 318 is disposed on the upper part of the water tank 312, and an induction heater 317 is installed on the bottom surface of the heating chamber 318. Furthermore, the steam chamber 319 communicates with the heating chamber 318, and the steam generated in the steam generation chamber 3111 is supplied to the interior of the heating chamber 318 via the steam chamber 319.

[0146] The steam supply pipe 32 and the heater 33 are respectively connected to the left and right sides of the heating box 318. That is, the steam flowing into the heating box 318 flows along the steam supply pipe 32 and is supplied to the discharge pipes 141, 142 and the support 51.

[0147] The main supply pipe 321 and the auxiliary supply pipe 322 are respectively connected to the left and right sides of the heating chamber 318. Furthermore, both ends of the main supply pipe 321 are connected to the side of the heating chamber 318, thus forming a flow path structure where a portion of the steam flowing along the main supply pipe 321 returns to the heating chamber 318. However, unlike the main supply pipe 321, in the case of the auxiliary supply pipe 322, one end is connected to the side of the heating chamber 318, while the other end extends into the interior of the support 51.

[0148] The heating chamber 318 is heated by the induction heater 317, thereby preventing the steam flowing into the heating chamber 318 via the steam chamber 319 from condensing while mixing with the steam returning to the heating chamber 318. Furthermore, the steam pressure inside the heating chamber 318 is maintained at a high level due to the induction heater 317, thus minimizing the pressure drop inside the steam supply pipe 32. In addition, the jet distance (or discharge distance) of the steam discharged via the discharge nozzle 323 is sufficiently ensured.

[0149] It should be noted that other heating methods, including sheath heaters or surface heaters, can be used to replace the induction heaters 316 and 317.

[0150] Figure 19 It is along Figure 14 A longitudinal sectional view of the suspension unit cut along line 19-19. Figure 20 In the state of the hanging unit clothes hanger device, along Figure 14 A side sectional view of the clothes hanger assembly cut along line 20-20.

[0151] Reference Figure 8 , Figure 19 as well as Figure 20 Under the action of the auxiliary fan module 16, a portion of the air flowing into the housing 12 is supplied to the bracket 51 of the suspension unit 50. As the air flowing into the bracket 51 passes through the filter module 60, foreign matter is filtered out, and the air can be heated to a temperature higher than the ambient temperature. Therefore, the flow path including the interior of the bracket 51 and the interior of the suspension rod 52 can be defined as the dry air flow path L2.

[0152] Additionally, one end of the auxiliary supply pipe 322 constituting the steam supply pipe 32 extends into the support 51, and a portion of the steam supplied from the steam supply device 30 is discharged via the discharge nozzle 323 of the suspension rod 52. One end of the auxiliary supply pipe 322 may extend to a position near the lower end of the support 51 connected to the suspension rod 52. Furthermore, the internal flow path of the auxiliary supply pipe 322 housed within the support 51 can be defined as steam flow path L1.

[0153] On the other hand, a plurality of hanger slots 521 spaced apart by a predetermined distance may be formed on the suspension rod 52, and a plurality of outlets 522 for discharging dry air or steam may be formed on the bottom surface of the suspension rod 52 at positions corresponding to the lower sides of the plurality of hanger slots 521. Therefore, dry air supplied to the inside of the bracket 51 or steam supplied via the secondary supply pipe 322 can be discharged to the outside of the suspension rod 52 via the plurality of outlets 522.

[0154] The hanger groove 521 can be recessed to a predetermined depth from the outer peripheral surface of the suspension rod 52 toward the center, and can extend a predetermined length along the circumferential direction of the suspension rod 52.

[0155] Additionally, a pressure sensor PS is installed on the bottom surface of the hanger slot 521. When a hanger with clothes is hung in the hanger slot 521, the pressure sensor PS can detect the weight of the clothes hanging on the hanger. Furthermore, based on the position information of the pressure sensor PS that detects the weight of the hanger and the weight information of the clothes detected by the pressure sensor PS, the opening and closing of the discharge nozzle 323 can be adjusted to concentrate the supply of drying air or steam to the location where the clothes are hung.

[0156] As another method, the drive of the pair of auxiliary fan modules 16 respectively located on the left and right sides of the housing 12 can be appropriately controlled to supply more drying air or steam to the side with more clothes when the clothes are eccentrically hung on the left or right side of the suspension rod 52. For example, it can be controlled so that only the auxiliary fan module 16 on the side with more clothes is driven, or the rotational speed of the auxiliary fan module 16 on the side with more clothes is greater than the rotational speed of the auxiliary fan module 16 on the other side.

[0157] Figure 21 This is a front perspective view showing the combined state of the filter cleaning device and the filter module according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 22 This is a rear perspective view showing the combined state of the filter cleaning device and the filter module.

[0158] Reference Figure 21 and Figure 22 The clothes hanger device 10 of this embodiment includes: a filter module 60, including a filter for removing foreign objects contained in the sucked-in indoor air; a filter cleaning device 40 for sucking in foreign objects attached to the filter module 60; and an elevation unit 70 for raising and lowering the filter cleaning device 40.

[0159] In detail, the filter cleaning device 40 includes: a dust collection bin 41 for collecting dust particles separated from the filter module 60; a top cover 43 attached to the upper end of the opening of the dust collection bin 41; and a dust connector 45 attached to the top surface of the top cover 43.

[0160] In addition, the lifting unit 70 includes: a lifting plate 71 on which the dust collection bin 41 is disposed; and a lifting drive 72 for vertically moving the lifting plate 71.

[0161] In detail, the lifting plate 71 includes: a horizontal portion 711 on which the dust collection bin 41 is placed; and a vertical portion 712 extending upward from the rear end of the horizontal portion 711 and supporting the back of the dust collection bin 41. One or more lifting racks 7121 extend a predetermined length vertically along the back of the vertical portion 712.

[0162] In addition, the lifting drive 72 includes: a lifting pinion 722 that meshes with the lifting rack 7121; and a lifting motor 721 that causes the lifting pinion 722 to rotate.

[0163] When the dust collection bin 41 is full of dust, the user can operate the lifting drive 72 to lower the dust collection bin 41 to the outside of the clothes hanger assembly 10. When the dust collection bin 41 descends together with the lifting plate 71 and is completely separated from the main body 11 of the clothes hanger assembly 10, the user can detach the dust collection bin 41 from the lifting plate 71 and empty the dust. Furthermore, after emptying the dust, the dust collection bin 41 is placed on the lifting plate 71, and the lifting drive 72 is driven to raise the dust collection bin 41 so that it is in close contact with the bottom surface of the dust connector 45.

[0164] Here, it can be designed such that if the lifting plate 71 descends, the dust connector 45, the top cover 43, and the dust collection bin 41 separate from the filter module 60 and descend.

[0165] Alternatively, it can be designed such that if the lifting plate 71 descends, the dust connector 45 and the dust collector 44 remain engaged with the filter module 60, and only the top cover 43 and the dust collection bin 41 descend together with the lifting plate 71.

[0166] Alternatively, it can be designed so that if the lifting plate 71 descends, only the dust collection bin 41 descends together with the lifting plate 71.

[0167] The combination of the top cover 43 and the dust collection bin 41 can be defined as a dust collection device, and the combination of the dust collector 44 and the dust filter 47 can be defined as a dust collection device.

[0168] Figure 23 This diagram illustrates the state in which the lifting drive operates, causing the dust collection bin to detach from the dust connector. Figure 24 This diagram shows the assembled state of the dust connector and the dust collection bin. Figure 25 This is a 3D view of the dust collection bin.

[0169] Reference Figures 23 to 25 A dust collector 44 is mounted on the bottom surface of the dust connector 45. An intake fan module 46 is mounted inside the dust connector 45 at a position corresponding to the upper side of the dust collector 44. An exhaust grille 456 is formed on the top surface of the dust connector 45 at a position corresponding to the upper side of the intake fan module 46. The dust collector 44 is formed in a conical shape, narrowing towards its lower end, and has a plurality of filter holes 441.

[0170] Specifically, dust inlets 452 are formed on the left and right edges of the dust connector 45, and a mounting sleeve 451 protrudes from the top surface of the dust connector 45 at a position corresponding to the edge of the dust inlets 452. The mounting sleeve 451 may have a rectangular cross-sectional shape, but is not limited thereto.

[0171] Furthermore, a dust outlet (described later) communicating with the mounting sleeve 451 is formed at the position where the filter module 60 engages with the dust connector 45. As shown in the figure, the number of filter modules 60 can correspond to the number of mounting sleeves 451. That is, a pair of filter modules 60 can each be coupled with a mounting sleeve 451.

[0172] Furthermore, an intake duct 453 extends from the bottom surface of the dust connector 45 at a position corresponding to the lower side of the pair of mounting sleeves 451. Therefore, when the intake fan module 46 is operating, external air drawn in by the intake fan module 46 and dust particles separated from the filter module 60 are captured inside the dust collection bin 41 via the dust inlet 452 and the intake duct 453. Additionally, air flowing into the dust collection bin 41 is discharged to the outside via the discharge grille 456. The airflow and dust collection process caused by the drive of the intake fan module 46 will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0173] On the other hand, the top surface of the opening of the dust collection bin 41 is covered by the top cover 43. Specifically, a dust collector mounting hole 433 for the dust collector 44 to pass through is formed in the center of the top cover 43. In addition, pipe insertion ports 431 can be formed on the left and right edges of the top cover 43, and handles 434 can be formed on the front and rear edges of the top cover 43.

[0174] A pair of baffles 432, rotatable in opposite positions, are provided inside the pipe insertion port 431. Furthermore, when the dust collection bin 41 is engaged with the dust connector 45, the suction pipe 453 is inserted into the pipe insertion port 431. During the insertion of the suction pipe 453 into the pipe insertion port 431, the pair of baffles 432 are rotated by pressure applied by the suction pipe 453. Additionally, when the dust collection bin 41 is detached from the dust connector 45, the suction pipe 453 disengages from the pipe insertion port 431, and simultaneously, the pair of baffles 432 rotate in the opposite direction to close the pipe insertion port 431.

[0175] Figure 26 This is an exploded perspective view of the filtering module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0176] Reference Figure 26 The filter module 60 of this embodiment may include: a first filter module connected to a mounting sleeve 451 formed on either the left or right side of the dust connector 45; and a second filter module connected to a mounting sleeve 451 formed on the other side of the left or right side of the dust connector 45.

[0177] The first filter module and the second filter module are respectively composed of a lower outer shell 61 and an upper outer shell 66 attached to the upper end of the lower outer shell 61.

[0178] An intake port 661 is formed on the top surface of the upper housing 66, and an exhaust port 611 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower housing 61. In addition, a dust discharge port 613 is formed on one side of the lower housing 61, and the dust discharge port 613 communicates with a dust inlet 452 formed on the top surface of the dust connector 45.

[0179] Specifically, a sleeve extends along the edge of the dust outlet 613, and the sleeve can be designed to fit tightly against the inner or outer circumferential surface of the mounting sleeve 451. This structural connection prevents dust from leaking through the connection between the dust outlet 613 and the dust inlet 452.

[0180] In detail, the filter module 60 further includes a prefilter 65 disposed on the lower side of the upper housing 66. The prefilter 65 is configured in a conveyor belt form, with a pair of drive rollers 67 arranged at both ends of its interior. Furthermore, a drive motor 671 is connected to either of the drive rollers 67 to rotate the drive roller 67. Therefore, the prefilter 65 rotates in one direction due to the rotation of the drive rollers 67. Motor receiving slots 612 and 662, respectively, for housing the drive motor 671 can be formed in the lower housing 61 and the upper housing 66.

[0181] The top and bottom surfaces of the pre-filter 65 are separated by a distance corresponding to the diameter of the rollers by a pair of rollers. Furthermore, a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter 64 for filtering fine dust can be placed in the separated space, and a dehumidifying filter 63 can be disposed below the HEPA filter 64. The dehumidifying filter 63 can be a filter with zeolite as its main component. Additionally, if necessary, an odor-removing filter can be provided between the HEPA filter 64 and the dehumidifying filter 63. In this case, the HEPA filter 64 and the odor-removing filter can also be provided as a modular, single unit.

[0182] On the other hand, a heater 62 can be installed on the bottom surface of the lower housing 61, below the dehumidifying filter 63, so that the air passing through the filter module 60 is heated to a set temperature and used as drying air. It should be noted that the heater 62 can include either a surface heating heater or a sheathed heater, or other types of heaters can be used.

[0183] In addition, when it is determined that the dehumidifier 63 needs to be regenerated, the heater 62 can be activated while the fan modules 15 and 16 are stopped to evaporate the moisture absorbed by the dehumidifier 63.

[0184] Figure 27 It is along Figure 21 A longitudinal sectional view of the filter cleaning device and filter module cut along line 27-27. Figure 28 yes Figure 27 An enlarged view of part A.

[0185] Reference Figure 27 and Figure 28 The structure of the filter cleaning device 40 will be described in more detail below. A dust filter 47 is installed at the upper end of the dust collector 44, and the dust collector 44 is detachably attached to the bottom surface of the dust connector 45.

[0186] A suction grille 454 is formed in the center of the dust collector 44 mounted on the bottom surface of the dust connector 45. A fan mounting portion 455 is defined in the center of the interior of the dust connector 45, corresponding to the upper side of the suction grille 454. The suction fan module 46 is accommodated in the fan mounting portion 455. The suction fan module 46 includes a suction fan 461 and a fan motor 462 that drives the suction fan 461.

[0187] Additionally, an exhaust grille 456 is formed in the center of the top surface of the dust connector 45, corresponding to the upper side of the intake fan 461.

[0188] As the dust collection bin 41 rises toward the bottom surface of the dust connector 45 along with the lifting drive 70, the conical dust collector 44 is inserted into the dust collector mounting hole 433 formed in the top cover 43 and located in the center of the interior of the dust collection bin 41.

[0189] Furthermore, the suction pipe 453 rotates the baffle 432 simultaneously with its insertion into the pipe insertion port 431 of the top cover 43. When the dust collection bin 41 is fully engaged with the dust connector 45, the bottom surface of the lifting plate 71 can form the same surface as the bottom surface of the main body 11. Furthermore, as the baffle 432 rotates, the interior of the suction pipe 453 and the dust collection bin 41 are in communication.

[0190] Furthermore, when the mounting sleeve 451 extending along the edge of the dust inlet 452 and the mounting sleeve 614 extending from the bottom surface of the lower housing 61 come into contact and engage, they are in a state where dust adhering to the outer surface of the pre-filter 65 can be captured through the suction pipe 453 into the interior of the dust collection bin 41. That is, the dust outlet 613 formed on the bottom surface of the lower housing 61 and the suction pipe 453 are connected to each other, thereby being in a state where dust can be cleaned. The structure in which the inner circumferential surface of the mounting sleeve 451 of the dust connector 45 is tightly attached to the outer circumferential surface of the mounting sleeve 614 of the lower housing 61 can be referred to as a connection structure suitable for preventing dust leakage.

[0191] The process of dust adhering to the pre-filter 65 being captured and collected in the dust collection bin 41 is described in detail below.

[0192] First, if the filter cleaning mode is activated, or a filter cleaning command is input, the drive roller 67 is rotated by the drive motor 671, and as a result, the pre-filter 65 rotates along the outer peripheral surfaces of the pair of drive rollers 67.

[0193] Furthermore, if the suction fan module 46 is operational, air inside the dust collection bin 41 is drawn into the dust collector 44 through the plurality of filter holes 441 formed in the dust collector 44. The air drawn into the dust collector 44 rises and passes through the dust filter 47, and then is discharged back into the room through the suction grille 454 and the discharge grille 456.

[0194] As the air inside the dust collection bin 41 is discharged into the room, the inside of the dust collection bin 41 becomes a negative pressure state. As a result, the air inside the suction pipe 453 is drawn into the dust collection bin 41. At this time, the dust particles attached to the outer surface of the pre-filter 65 are separated due to the pressure difference and captured inside the dust collection bin 41.

[0195] Furthermore, dust and foreign objects with particles larger than the filter holes 441 that are trapped inside the dust collection bin cannot pass through the dust collector 44 and therefore fall to the bottom of the dust collection bin 41. Dust and foreign objects with particles smaller than the filter holes 441 are filtered by the dust collection filter 47.

[0196] On the other hand, when the suction fan 461 is working, a cyclone phenomenon is generated inside the dust collection bin 41, similar to the cyclone dust collection bin used in vacuum cleaners, thereby separating dust and air.

[0197] The dust cleaning mode described above can be programmed to execute for a set time after the dust cleaning command is input, or it can be programmed to execute periodically at specified time intervals even if the user does not input a dust cleaning command.

[0198] Furthermore, if it is determined that the amount of dust collected in the dust collection bin 41 has reached a set amount, a message to empty the dust collection bin can be output through the display unit and / or speaker.

[0199] On the other hand, the dust collector 44 can be designed to be installed and removed from the bottom surface of the dust connector 45 by screwing it in, and the dust collector 44 can also be separated together when the dust filter 47 is separated from the dust connector 45. The dust filter 47 can be configured as a flat, circular filter shape corresponding to the top surface shape of the dust collector 44.

[0200] Figure 29 This is a rear perspective view of the clothes hanger device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 30 It is along Figure 29 A side sectional view of the clothes hanger assembly cut along line 30-30.

[0201] exist Figure 26 In this example, a method for generating dry air is described using a heater 62 installed on the lower side of the dehumidification filter 63 as an example. Figure 29 and Figure 30 The example shown illustrates that an induction unit IU is installed on the back of the main fan housing 1211 instead of the heater 62, so that the main fan housing 1211 functions as a heater.

[0202] In detail, the induction unit IU refers to an induction heater that uses induced current as a heat source. That is, when power is applied to the induction unit IU, the main fan housing 1211 is heated by the principle of electromagnetic field and functions as a heater. In this state, if the main fan 152 rotates, the air drawn into the main fan housing 1211 by the main fan 152 is heated and then discharged into the main discharge pipe 1212.

[0203] The figure above shows that the sensing unit IU is only mounted on the back of the main fan housing 1211, but the sensing unit IU can also extend to the back of the suction guide 1214. Alternatively, the sensing unit IU can be separately mounted on the back of the suction guide 1214.

[0204] As described above, by having at least a portion of the main fan housing 1211 and the intake guide 1214 act as heaters, there is an advantage in minimizing the possibility of thermal damage to the plurality of filters constituting the filter module 60.

[0205] Figure 31 This is a front perspective view of a clothes hanger device according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 32 This is a bottom-view perspective view of the clothes hanger device.

[0206] Reference Figure 31 and Figure 32 The characteristic of the clothes hanger device 10a in this embodiment is that no through hole is formed in the main body, so the air flow path inside the main body is different from that of the clothes hanger device 10 in the previous embodiment. It should be noted that the filter module, fan module, steam supply device and filter cleaning device disposed inside the main body can be applied in the same way, and the same reference numerals are given to the same constituent elements.

[0207] It should be noted beforehand that the filter cleaning device is not shown inside the following clothes hanger assembly 10a, but... Figures 21 to 28 The filter cleaning device 40 shown can also be similarly installed inside the hanger device 10a of this embodiment.

[0208] In detail, similar to the aforementioned embodiments, the clothes hanger device 10a includes: a main body 110 forming the shape; and a suspension unit 50 connected to the lower side of the main body 110. The suspension unit 50 may have the same structure as the suspension unit 50 in the aforementioned embodiments, consisting of a bracket 51 and a suspension rod 52.

[0209] Alternatively, the main body 110 can also be defined similarly to the foregoing embodiments, comprising: a housing 120 having a component mounting space formed therein; and a cover 130 covering the top surface of the opening of the housing 120. Furthermore, the housing 120 may include a lower housing 122 and an upper housing 123 covering the top surface of the lower housing 122.

[0210] The bottom surface of the lower housing 122 can be formed at an angle, and an air outlet 1223 can be formed by an upward indentation on the angled surface. Specifically, the angled surface can extend from a position spaced forward from the rear end of the bottom surface of the lower housing 122 to the front end of the bottom surface of the lower housing 122. Furthermore, the angled surface can be formed by an upward inclination from the rear end of the lower housing 122 towards the front end.

[0211] Alternatively, as an example, the suspension unit 50 may be located below the air outlet 1223 and on a vertical plane that bisects the air outlet 1223 in the front-back direction.

[0212] Figure 33 This is a perspective view of a clothes hanger assembly showing the top cover detached from the box. Figure 34 This is an exploded perspective view of the clothes hanger device. Figure 35 It is along Figure 31A side sectional view of the hanger assembly cut along line 35-35.

[0213] Reference Figures 33 to 35 The cover 130 constituting the hanger device 10a can be slidably and separably attached to the upper housing 123.

[0214] In detail, the cover 130 may include a cover body 131 and a gripping portion 132 formed at the front end of the cover body 131. A grid-shaped suction grille 133 may be provided on the rear side of the cover body 131. The gripping portion 132 may be configured to be recessed to a predetermined depth at the front end of the cover body 131.

[0215] Additionally, the upper housing 123 may have one or more stepped portions 1233, which are opened and closed by the cover 130. In this embodiment, it is illustrated by taking an example where two stepped portions 1233 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the upper housing 123.

[0216] The stepped portion 1233 can be divided into a first space at the front and a second space at the rear by a partition 1234. The second space can be understood as a space for accommodating the filter module 60, and the first space can be defined as a storage space for storing new filter modules for replacement. However, it should be noted that the first space can also be used for other purposes.

[0217] The second space can be defined as a filter placement section 1231, on the bottom surface of which a grid-shaped outlet 1232 can be formed. By forming the outlet 1232 into a grid-shaped grid, the filter module 60 placed in the filter placement section 1231 can be stably supported, and the air that has passed through the filter module 60 can flow into the interior of the housing 120.

[0218] On the other hand, a steam generating section 31 constituting the steam supply device 30 may be arranged inside the housing 120 at positions corresponding to the plurality of filter mounting sections 1231 formed on the left and right sides of the upper housing 123. Furthermore, although not shown, the filter cleaning device 40 can be positioned behind the steam generating section 31 by adjusting the width of the steam generating section 31 in the front-rear direction.

[0219] A fan module 15a is placed on the lower side of the filter mounting section 1231. The fan module 15a includes: a fan 153, a fan motor 154 that drives the fan 153, and a fan housing 155 that houses the fan 153. The fan 153 may be a crossflow fan.

[0220] In addition, similar to the previous embodiment, the heater 62 is excluded from the filter module 60, and the sensing unit IU is installed on the back of the fan housing 155, so that the fan housing 155 can function as a heater to heat the intake air.

[0221] In addition, the housing 120 may also include: a middle housing 124 located between the upper housing 123 and the lower housing 122; and a flow path partition 125 located between the middle housing 124 and the lower housing 122.

[0222] The middle housing 124 and the flow path partition 125 are located on the lower side of the upper housing 123, corresponding to the first space. The middle housing 124 is located at a position separated from the upper housing 123 by a gap to the lower side, and the flow path partition 125 is located at a position separated from the middle housing 124 by a gap to the lower side.

[0223] Furthermore, the steam supply pipe 32 constituting the steam supply device 30 extends from the steam generating section 31 and along the top surface of the intermediate housing 124. Specifically, the main supply pipe 321 of the steam supply pipe 32 extends along the edge of the top surface of the intermediate housing 124. And the discharge nozzle 323, protruding from the bottom surface of the main supply pipe 321, penetrates the intermediate housing 124 and exposes itself in the space between the intermediate housing 124 and the flow path partition plate 125.

[0224] In addition, the auxiliary supply pipe 322 in the steam supply pipe 32 extends along the rear edge and side end of the middle box 124 and extends into the bracket 51 of the suspension unit 50.

[0225] On the other hand, a fan mounting portion 1221 for placing the fan module 15a is formed inside the lower housing 122, and an air discharge portion 1223 is formed in front of the fan mounting portion 1221.

[0226] A steam supply device insertion hole 1222 may be formed on the bottom surface of the lower housing 122 at the position defining the fan mounting portion 1221. Furthermore, in the case where a filter cleaning device 40 is installed, a filter cleaning device insertion hole may be formed on the bottom surface of the lower housing 122 at a position spaced apart from the steam supply device insertion hole 1222.

[0227] In detail, the air discharge section 1223 is formed by repeatedly bending the bottom of the lower housing 122 upwards, and is defined by a front section, a top section, and a back section. Furthermore, the front section and the back section can be inclined in a direction that gets closer to each other as they approach the top.

[0228] A front discharge port 1223a, a top discharge port 1223b, and a back discharge port 1223c are respectively formed on the front, top, and back portions. Furthermore, discharge blades 19 are installed on each of the plurality of discharge ports 1223a, 1223b, and 1223c. These discharge blades 19 are tilted at a predetermined angle by a blade motor 191 to adjust the opening and airflow direction of the plurality of discharge ports 1223a, 1223b, and 1223c.

[0229] In particular, the top surface outlet 1223b can be designed with a pair of discharge blades 19 installed, selectively opening or closing part or all of the top surface outlet 1223b. As an example, either one of the pair of discharge blades 19 can be rotatably mounted on the front end side of the top surface outlet 1223b, while the other blade of the pair of discharge blades 19 can be rotatably mounted on the rear end side of the top surface outlet 1223b.

[0230] Additionally, similar to the aforementioned embodiment, a windbreak receiving portion 1242 may be formed on the front end side of the lower housing 122, and a windbreak 20 may be inserted inside the windbreak receiving portion 1242. The windbreak 20 may be configured to extend downward from the windbreak receiving portion 1242.

[0231] In addition, the flow path partition plate 125 can be provided between the air discharge section 1223 and the middle box 124, so that an upper flow path PU and a lower flow path PL can be formed between the middle box 124 and the lower box 122.

[0232] Specifically, the rear end of the middle housing 124 can be located near the fan 153, and its front end can be connected to the bottom surface of the lower housing 122. The wind deflector receiving portion 1242 can be a part of the middle housing 124 that extends further from the front end of the middle housing 124. Alternatively, it can be designed such that a separate structure bent into an "n" shape is installed on the back of the front end of the lower housing 122, and the lower housing 122 has a through-hole for the wind deflector 20 to pass through.

[0233] Similar to the structure of the air discharge section 1223, the middle box 124 is composed of a front part, a top part and a back part, and can form a flow path that leads the air discharged from the fan 153 to the back discharge port 1223c, the top discharge port 1223b and the front discharge port 1223a.

[0234] The flow path partition 125 may be a separate component attached to the upper end of the front portion constituting the air discharge portion 1223, or alternatively, it may be injection molded as part of the lower housing 122. A lower flow path PL, defined between the flow path partition 125 and the top portion of the air discharge portion 1223, is connected to the top discharge port 1223b, and an upper flow path PU, defined between the flow path partition 125 and the middle housing 124, is connected to the front discharge port 1223a.

[0235] Furthermore, a plurality of discharge nozzles 323 extending from the bottom surface of the main supply pipe 32 penetrate the top surface of the intermediate housing 124 and protrude into the upper flow path PU. A portion of the steam supplied to the upper flow path PU is diverted into the lower flow path PL. By positioning a portion of the plurality of discharge nozzles 323 near the rear end of the intermediate housing 124, i.e., near the outlet 1501 of the fan module 15a, the steam supplied from the plurality of discharge nozzles 323 penetrating the top surface of the intermediate housing 124 can be diverted into the upper flow path PU and the lower flow path PL.

[0236] Figure 36 It is along Figure 31 A cross-sectional perspective view of the clothes hanger assembly cut along line 36-36.

[0237] Reference Figure 35 and Figure 36 As described above, a space may be formed between the upper housing 123 and the middle housing 124, and the steam supply pipe 32 may be placed on the top surface of the middle housing 124.

[0238] Specifically, when the fan module 15a is operating, indoor air from outside the clothes hanger device 10a flows into the intake of the fan module 15a through the filter module 60. Simultaneously, air from the space between the upper housing 123 and the lower housing 122 also flows into the intake of the fan module 15a. For example, Figure 35 As shown, the intake port of the fan module 15a can be understood as the space defined between the rear end of the middle housing 124 and the rear end of the fan housing 155.

[0239] On the other hand, when the fan module 15a is driven, the rear end of the middle housing 124 can be connected to the bottom surface of the upper housing 123 to prevent airflow in the space between the middle housing 124 and the upper housing 123. That is, the rear end of the middle housing 124 can be connected to the edge of the discharge port 1232 formed on the bottom surface of the upper housing 123. Therefore, only air that has passed through the filter module 60 can be drawn into the fan module 15a.

[0240] In addition, although in Figure 36 While not disclosed in the text, it could be designed such that the fan module 15a is moved to the rear side of the lower housing 122 and the front-to-back width of the steam generating section 31 is reduced, thereby allowing the steam to be generated... Figures 21 to 28 The filter cleaning device 40 described herein is disposed between the back of the steam generating section 31 and the back of the lower housing 122.

[0241] In addition, outer partition walls 1224 may be provided at positions spaced apart from the left side of the lower housing 122 towards the center and at positions spaced apart from the right side of the lower housing 122 towards the center.

[0242] Specifically, the outer partition wall 1224 can be parallel to the side of the lower housing 122 and positioned at a predetermined interval from the side of the lower housing 122. Furthermore, the fan motor 154 and the bracket 51 of the suspension unit 50 can be arranged in the space defined between the side of the lower housing 122 and the outer partition wall 1224. Additionally, the outer partition wall 1224 forms one side of the upper flow path PU and the lower flow path PL.

[0243] Additionally, a pair of inner partition walls 1225 can be arranged parallel to each other inside the lower housing 122 at positions corresponding to the two sides of the steam generating section 31. These inner partition walls 1225 form the other side of the upper flow path PU and the lower flow path PL. Furthermore, only the steam generating section 31 can be arranged between the pair of inner partition walls 1225, or the steam generating section 31 and the filter cleaning device can be arranged in a front-to-back direction.

[0244] Figure 37 It is along Figure 31 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view taken along line 37-37.

[0245] Reference Figure 35 and Figure 37 A portion of the air expelled from the outlet 1501 of the fan module 15a flows along the upper flow path PU formed on the upper side of the flow path partition plate 125 and is expelled towards the clothing hanging on the suspension rod 52 via the front outlet 1223a.

[0246] Figure 38 It is along Figure 31 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view taken along line 38-38.

[0247] Reference Figure 35 and Figure 38 A portion of the air expelled from the outlet 1501 of the fan module 15a is expelled through the rear outlet 1223c toward the clothing hanging on the suspension rod 52.

[0248] Furthermore, a portion of the air expelled from the outlet 1501 of the fan module 15a flows along the lower flow path PL formed on the lower side of the flow path partition plate 125 and is expelled towards the clothing hanging on the suspension rod 52 via the top outlet 1223b.

[0249] The opening degrees of the top discharge port 1223b and the rear discharge port 1223c can be set differently according to the tilt angle of the discharge blades 19 of the top discharge port 1223b and the rear discharge port 1223c. As a result, the air volume discharged through the top discharge port 1223b and the rear discharge port 1223c can be controlled differently.

[0250] Figure 39 yes Figure 36 An enlarged view of part B. Figure 40 yes Figure 37 An enlarged view of part C.

[0251] Reference Figure 39 and Figure 40 The auxiliary supply pipe 322 in the steam supply pipe 32 extends along the rear edge of the middle box 124 and into the interior of the bracket 51.

[0252] In detail, the top surface of the bracket 51 is shielded, and the auxiliary supply pipe 322 can pass through the shielded bracket 51 and be introduced into the interior of the bracket 51.

[0253] Furthermore, the top surface of the bracket 51 can be located at a higher position than the flow path partition plate 125. Additionally, the side surface of the bracket 51 connecting the top surface of the bracket 51 and the flow path partition plate 125 is open.

[0254] Additionally, a flow guide portion 1251 protrudes from the top surface of the flow path partition plate 125, and the top surface of the flow guide portion 1251 is connected to the bottom surface of the middle housing 124. The front end of the flow guide portion 1251 is connected to the side of the opening of the support 51. An intake port 1244 is formed between the rear end of the flow guide portion 1251 and the side of the opening of the support 51. A side flow path 1252 is formed by the flow guide portion 1251 between the intake port 1244 and the side of the opening of the support 51.

[0255] The suction port 1244 is opened and closed by a cover 126, which moves in the left and right direction under the action of a drive motor M. The cover 126 is placed vertically on the back of the bracket 51 and can move in the left and right direction of the housing 12.

[0256] The drive motor M can be located on the top surface of the bracket 51, and a pinion gear can be mounted on the rotation shaft of the drive motor M. In addition, a rack that meshes with the pinion gear can be formed on the top surface of the cover 126.

[0257] According to this structure, when the drive motor M rotates in one direction, the cover 126 moves towards the side of the housing 12, causing the intake port 1244 to open. With the intake port 1244 open, a portion of the air expelled from the exhaust port 1501 of the fan module 15a is supplied to the side flow path 1252 via the intake port 1244. A portion of the air flowing along the side flow path 1252 flows into the interior of the bracket 51 and is finally expelled towards the clothing hanging on the suspension rod 52 via the exhaust port 522 formed on the bottom surface of the suspension rod 52.

[0258] The side flow path 1252 is selectively opened, closed, or its opening adjusted via the cover 126, thereby having the advantage of being able to appropriately regulate the supply of more air or steam to either the left or right side of the suspension unit 50. For example, if it is determined from the detection values ​​transmitted from the plurality of pressure sensors PS mounted on the hanger slot 521 of the suspension rod 52 that there are more clothes hanging on the right side of the suspension rod 52 than on the left side, the opening of the cover 126 can be adjusted to supply more air to the bracket 51 connected to the right edge of the suspension rod 52.

[0259] Figure 41 This is a bottom perspective view of a clothes hanger device according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the windproof component in a lowered state.

[0260] Reference Figure 41 Similar to the hanger device 10 in the previous embodiment, the hanger device 10a in this embodiment may also be provided with a windproof member 20.

[0261] In detail, the wind deflector 20 descends a predetermined length from the bottom of the front end of the housing 12 of the clothes hanger device 10a to the side, and performs the function of minimizing the dispersion of the dry air, warm air or steam discharged through the air discharge section 1223 to the front of the clothes hanger device 10a.

[0262] When the warm air or steam emitted through the air outlet 1223 disperses towards the front of the clothes hanger device 10a, it not only makes the user passing in front of the clothes hanger device 10a feel uncomfortable, but also reduces the amount of dry air, warm air or steam sprayed onto the clothes hanging on the hanging rod 52, which may result in a decrease in the drying effect or wrinkle removal effect of the clothes.

[0263] To avoid this problem, the wind deflector 20 can be lowered in either the drying mode or the wrinkle removal mode.

[0264] Alternatively, an ambient light or a sterilization module can be provided on the back of the windshield 20 to add lighting or sterilization functions.

Claims

1. A clothes hanger device, wherein, include: The main body is formed with an intake section for drawing in air and an exhaust section for expelling the drawn-in air; The fan module is located inside the main body; A filter is installed inside the main body at a position corresponding to the intake port of the fan module to purify the air drawn in by the fan module; The discharge pipe connects the outlet of the fan module to the discharge section of the main body; A discharge pipe extends through the top and bottom surfaces of the main body, and a through hole is formed on the inner side of the discharge pipe. A suspension unit is disposed on the bottom surface of the main body and located below the discharge pipe; A windbreak is disposed inside the main body at a position corresponding to the front of the discharge pipe, and is configured to extend downward. The display screen is located on the front of the windshield. as well as The first sterilization module is located on the back of the windshield. The discharge pipes are respectively formed on the front and back of the discharge pipe. If the windshield descends from the main body and protrudes to the outside, the display screen is activated.

2. The clothes hanger device according to claim 1, wherein, The first sterilization module includes: Germicidal LEDs emit ultraviolet light; and The substrate is on which the sterilization LED is mounted.

3. The clothes hanger device according to claim 1, wherein, The subject includes: Box; and A lid, covering the top surface of the box; The windbreak is located inside the housing.

4. The clothes hanger device according to claim 3, wherein, The main body also includes a windproof receiving part disposed between the front of the box and the discharge part for accommodating the windproof part.

5. The clothes hanger device according to claim 4, wherein, The windbreak component includes: The main body of the windbreak component is in the form of a plate; and A pair of windshield racks are respectively located at the upper left and upper right ends of the windshield body.

6. The clothes hanger device according to claim 5, wherein, It also includes a windshield drive unit that moves the windshield up and down in the vertical direction. The windshield drive unit includes: Windshield shaft; A pair of pinions, rotating integrally with the windshield shaft and meshing with a pair of windshield racks; and The wind deflector motor rotates the wind deflector shaft.

7. The clothes hanger device according to claim 1, wherein, The windbreak components are respectively positioned on the left and right sides with the center of the main body as the reference.

8. The clothes hanger device according to claim 1, wherein, The information output to the activated display screen includes at least one of the following: current operating mode, indoor temperature, indoor humidity, and indoor pollution level.

9. The clothes hanger device according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes a heater located below the filter for heating the air that has passed through the filter.

10. The clothes hanger device according to claim 9, wherein, The heater includes a surface heating heater or a sheathed heater.

11. The clothes hanger device according to claim 1, wherein, The filter includes at least one of a pre-filter, a high-efficiency particulate air filter, and an odor-removing filter.

12. The clothes hanger device according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes a dehumidifying filter that absorbs moisture contained in the air that has passed through the filter.

13. The clothes hanger device according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes a steam supply device disposed inside the main body for supplying steam to the interior of the discharge pipe.

14. The clothes hanger device according to claim 1, wherein, Also includes: The second sterilization module is installed on the inner side of the discharge pipe.

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