Shoe care device

Abstract

A shoe care device includes a cabinet, a care chamber disposed inside the cabinet, a machine chamber disposed to supply air to the care chamber, the machine chamber including an inflow port through which air flows in and an outflow port through which air flows out, a flow path disposed to circulate air in the care chamber and the machine chamber, a recovery chamber separated from the care chamber, the recovery chamber communicating with the care chamber and the machine chamber to guide air recovered from the care chamber to the inflow port of the machine chamber, and a scent enhancer holder disposed to accommodate a scent enhancer, the scent enhancer holder being disposed in the recovery chamber such that air scented by the scent enhancer is supplied to the care chamber via the flow path.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to shoe care equipment, and more specifically, to shoe care equipment including a fragrance emitter retainer. Background Technology

[0002] When walking or exercising, shoes are worn on the feet and can become soiled with mud, dirt, and sweat. Therefore, shoes need to be cleaned regularly for comfortable use. However, because shoes include parts that directly contact the floor, they are often more soiled than clothing, making it difficult to wash shoes and clothes together.

[0003] Furthermore, unlike regular clothing, shoes consist of various different parts, such as the upper, midsole, outsole, insole, tongue, heel cup, and heel cap. Additionally, different materials can be applied to each part depending on its purpose. For example, relatively stiff materials may be used for the midsole, outsole, and / or heel cup, while relatively soft materials may be used for the insole and heel cap. Shoes have a relatively complex structure, and therefore are not easily cared for using conventional clothing care equipment.

[0004] In addition, with the recent increase in the size of the resale market for limited-edition shoes, consumer interest in limited-edition shoes has increased, and there is a growing need for a device that makes it easier to care for them. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Technical problems to be solved

[0006] One aspect of this disclosure is to provide a shoe care device with fragrance-enhancing properties.

[0007] Another aspect of this disclosure provides a shoe care device that facilitates the introduction and replacement of fragrance emitters.

[0008] Technical solution

[0009] One aspect of this disclosure provides a shoe care device comprising: a cabinet; a care chamber disposed within the cabinet; a machine room configured to supply air to the care chamber and including an inlet and an outlet, through which air is introduced and through which air is discharged; a flow path configured to allow air to circulate between the care chamber and the machine room; a recovery chamber separated from the care chamber and communicating with both the care chamber and the machine room to guide air recovered from the care chamber to the inlet of the machine room; and a fragrance emitter retainer configured to contain a fragrance emitter disposed in the recovery chamber such that air scented by the fragrance emitter is supplied to the care chamber through the flow path.

[0010] The shoe care equipment may further include a partition shelf that is detachably mounted to the cabinet to form the recycling chamber. The fragrance emitter may be mounted on the bottom surface of the partition shelf.

[0011] The bottom surface of the partition shelf may be spaced a predetermined distance vertically from the entrance of the machine room so as to face the entrance of the machine room.

[0012] The bottom surface of the partition shelf may include a first region corresponding to the entrance of the machine room and a second region outside the first region. The fragrance emitter may be disposed in the second region.

[0013] The fragrance emitter can be spaced a predetermined distance from the entrance of the machine room in the left-right direction.

[0014] The partition shelf may include a grille formed on the front of the partition shelf to recycle air from the care chamber.

[0015] The entrance to the machine room can be located behind the grille. As air inside the care chamber can travel through the grille and move rearward in the recovery chamber, fragrance emitted from the fragrance emitter can be added to the air, and the scented air can be introduced into the machine room through the entrance.

[0016] The fragrance emitter retainer can be formed to extend in the front-back direction of the bottom surface of the partition shelf.

[0017] The shoe care equipment may further include a supply conduit configured to move air exhausted from the machine chamber to the care chamber. The supply conduit may be disposed on a side wall of the care chamber. The supply conduit may include one end communicating with the outlet of the machine chamber and another end communicating with the care chamber.

[0018] The flow path may include: a first channel formed inside the recovery chamber; a second channel formed inside the machine chamber; and a third channel formed inside the supply pipe. Air inside the cabinet can circulate through the first channel, the second channel, the third channel, and the care chamber.

[0019] The fragrance emitter holder may include: a placement portion on which the fragrance emitter is placed; and a cover for opening and closing the placement portion.

[0020] The fragrance emitter may also include a hinge portion, and the cover opens and closes the housing portion by rotating about the hinge portion.

[0021] The shoe care device may further include a connecting portion formed on the outer side of the mounting portion. The connecting portion may include a locking protrusion projecting from the bottom surface of the partition shelf. The cover may include a locking protrusion corresponding portion. When the locking protrusion and the locking protrusion corresponding portion are connected, the cover may cover the mounting portion to be set to a locked state. In the locked state, a predetermined gap may be formed in at least a portion between the mounting portion and the cover.

[0022] The cabinet may include an outer shell and an inner shell, and the fragrance emitter holder may be detachably mounted on the inner shell.

[0023] The shoe care device may also include at least one sensor configured to detect fragrance inside the care chamber.

[0024] The shoe care device can display the fragrance status information detected by the sensor.

[0025] The shoe care device can perform a fragrance change notification function by recognizing the fragrance status information detected by the sensor.

[0026] Another aspect of this disclosure provides a shoe care device, the shoe care device comprising: a cabinet having an outer shell and an inner shell; a care chamber formed by the inner shell; a machine room disposed below the care chamber, the machine room including an inlet, a heat exchanger, and an outlet, through which air is introduced from the care chamber, the heat exchanger being configured to exchange heat with the air introduced through the inlet, and the air having exchanged heat with the heat exchanger being discharged through the outlet; a recovery chamber separated from the care chamber and communicating with both the care chamber and the machine room to guide air recovered from the care chamber to the inlet of the machine room; and a supply conduit. One side wall of the cabinet extends vertically between the outer shell and the inner shell and communicates with the outlet, allowing air discharged from the machine room to move into the care chamber; a supply port communicates with the supply conduit and is located on one side of the care chamber, allowing air moving through the supply conduit to be discharged into the care chamber; a partition shelf is detachably mounted to the cabinet to form the recycling chamber; and a fragrance emitter retainer is mounted on the bottom surface of the partition shelf, allowing air scented with fragrance emitters to be supplied to the care chamber through the machine room and the supply conduit.

[0027] The bottom surface of the partition shelf can be configured to face the entrance to the machine room. The bottom surface of the partition shelf may include a first region corresponding to the entrance to the machine room and a second region outside the first region. The fragrance emitter can be disposed in the second region.

[0028] The recovery chamber may be formed between the partition shelf and the entrance to the machine room. The partition shelf may include a grille formed on the front of the partition shelf to recover air from the care chamber. The entrance to the machine room may be located behind the grille. The fragrance emitter retainer may be disposed behind the grille and to the side of the entrance to the machine room.

[0029] Air inside the care chamber can travel through the grille and move backward in the recovery chamber, where fragrance emitted from the fragrance emitter can be added. The fragrance-added air can be introduced into the machine chamber through the inlet and exchange heat with the heat exchanger, thus becoming fragrance-laden dry hot air. The fragrance-laden dry hot air can be discharged from the machine chamber, travels through the supply duct, and is supplied to the care chamber through the supply port.

[0030] Beneficial effects

[0031] According to one aspect of this disclosure, since the shoe care device includes a fragrance emitter retainer configured to prevent flow degradation as much as possible, the overall fragrance efficacy of the care chamber is enhanced.

[0032] According to one aspect of this disclosure, the shoe care device includes a removable fragrance emitter retainer, which facilitates the installation and replacement of the fragrance emitter. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 2 It is a diagram. Figure 1 The view shown depicts the shoe care equipment cabinet door with the door open.

[0035] Figure 3 It is along Figure 1 A sectional view taken by line A-A'.

[0036] Figure 4 It is a diagram. Figure 2 The view of the divider shelf shown.

[0037] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The bottom view of the divider shelf shown.

[0038] Figure 6 The illustrated fragrance emitter retainer's lid and Figure 5 The view shown depicts the state of the separated shelves.

[0039] Figure 7 It is a diagram. Figure 5 A view of the lid of the fragrance emitter holder shown.

[0040] Figure 8 The diagram shows the dividing shelf and Figure 2 The view shown depicts the shoe care equipment in a detached state.

[0041] Figure 9 It is a diagram. Figure 5 The view shown is of the fragrance emitter holder with its lid open.

[0042] Figure 10 The illustrated fragrance emitter is installed... Figure 9 A view of the state of the fragrance emitter holder shown.

[0043] Figure 11 It is a diagram. Figure 10 The view shown is of the fragrance emitter retainer with its lid closed.

[0044] Figure 12 This is a view illustrating the airflow through the care chamber to the machine chamber in a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Figure 13 It is a diagram. Figure 12 The side view of the airflow shown.

[0046] Figure 14 It is a diagram. Figure 12 The front view of the airflow shown.

[0047] Figure 15 This is a cross-sectional view of a shoe care device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0048] The embodiments described in this disclosure and the configurations shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples of embodiments of this disclosure and may be modified in various ways to replace the embodiments and drawings of this disclosure when this application is filed.

[0049] Furthermore, the same reference numerals or symbols shown in the accompanying drawings of this disclosure indicate elements or components that perform substantially the same function.

[0050] Furthermore, the terminology used herein is for describing embodiments and is not intended to limit and / or constrain this disclosure. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the,” as well as the plural forms, are included. In this disclosure, the terms “comprising,” “having,” etc., are used to specify features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more features, elements, steps, operations, components, or combinations thereof.

[0051] It should be understood that although the terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., may be used herein to describe various elements, the elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and a second element may be referred to as a first element. The term “and / or” includes a combination of multiple related items or any one of multiple related items.

[0052] The present disclosure will be described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings. For ease of description, a shoe care device for caring for shoes is described as an example; however, a shoe care device 1 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can be used to care for clothing and / or miscellaneous items other than shoes. For example, the configuration and / or structure of a shoe care device 1 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can be equally applied to a clothing care device.

[0053] Figure 1This is a diagram illustrating a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 It is a diagram. Figure 1 The view shown depicts the shoe care equipment cabinet door with the door open. Figure 3 It is along Figure 1 The sectional view taken by line A-A'.

[0054] refer to Figure 1 The direction along the X-axis can be defined as the left-right direction, the direction along the Y-axis can be defined as the front-back direction, and the direction along the Z-axis can be defined as the up-down direction.

[0055] refer to Figures 1 to 3 According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a shoe care device 1 may include a cabinet 10 and a cabinet door 20 rotatably connected to the cabinet 10.

[0056] The cabinet 10 may have a cuboid shape with an open front surface. An opening 10a may be formed in the open front surface of the cabinet 10. A cabinet door 20 may be rotatably connected to the cabinet 10 to open and close the care chamber 30 formed inside the cabinet 10. The cabinet door 20 may be connected to the cabinet 10 via a hinge 23.

[0057] The cabinet door 20 may include a hanging member 21 disposed on a surface that faces the interior of the care chamber 30 when the cabinet door 20 closes the care chamber 30. At least one hanging member 21 may be provided. The hanging member 21 may be configured to allow the bracket 50 described below to be suspended on the hanging member 21, thereby facilitating the storage of the bracket 50. The use of the hanging member 21 is not limited to this and may be used to store other components.

[0058] The cabinet door 20 may also include an input device 22 disposed on the front surface of the shoe care device 1. Users can set various care routines via this input device 22 based on the type of shoes to be cared for. The input device 22 may include a panel 21a and buttons 21b. The panel 21a can be touched as an input device and displays the progress of the care routine, the status information of stored items (shoes, clothing, etc.), etc. Furthermore, the panel 21a may display the status information of the fragrance detected by the sensor 13, which will be described below. The panel 21a may display fragrance replacement notifications, which will be described below. Therefore, users can easily check the status information of the shoe care device 1 via the panel 21a without opening the cabinet door 20.

[0059] The cabinet 10 may include an outer shell 11 forming the exterior and an inner shell 12 disposed inside the outer shell 11. The inner shell 12 may form a care chamber 30. The care chamber 30 may be configured to accommodate multiple shoes, multiple pieces of clothing, etc. A machine room 40 may be disposed below the care chamber 30 to supply dry, hot air to the care chamber 30.

[0060] A flow path can be provided in the cabinet 10 to allow air to circulate in the nursing chamber 30 and the machine room 40.

[0061] A support bracket 50 configured to support the shoe can be disposed inside the nursing chamber 30. The support bracket 50 can be mounted on one side of the nursing chamber 30. Figure 2 and Figure 3 The illustration shows the support 50 located on the right side of the nursing chamber 30, but the position of the support 50 is not limited to this. Alternatively, the support 50 may be located on the left side or the rear inner side of the nursing chamber 30. The support 50 may be detachably disposed within the cabinet 10. At least one support 50 may be provided. The support 50 may be shaped to be inserted into a shoe.

[0062] The support rail 51 supporting the bracket 50 can be disposed within the nursing chamber 30. The bracket 50 can be detachably mounted on the support rail 51. The support rail 51 is disposed on one side of the inner housing 12. The support rail 51 can be configured to correspond to the supply port 60 disposed on one side of the inner housing 12.

[0063] The support rail 51 may include a rail opening 51a, which is configured to communicate with the supply port 60. The rail opening 51a may be configured to pass through the body of the support rail 51. The rail opening 51a may be opened and closed by a supply door 56 located on the supply port 60 side.

[0064] The bracket 50 and bracket rail 51 can be positioned on one side of the cabinet 10 to communicate with the supply port 60. For example, the bracket 50 and bracket rail 51 can be located on the right side of the nursing chamber 30. However, it is not limited to this, and the bracket 50 and bracket rail 51 can also be located on the left side of the nursing chamber 30.

[0065] Because the support 50 can be removed from the nursing chamber 30, space can be ensured in the nursing chamber 30 when managing relatively long shoes.

[0066] A machine room 40 for dehumidifying or heating the air inside the nursing chamber 30 can be installed within the cabinet 10. The machine room 40 can be located in the lower part of the cabinet 10. The machine room 40 can be installed below the nursing chamber 30. A heat exchanger 47 can be installed in the machine room 40 to exchange heat with the air introduced into the machine room 40, thereby supplying dry, hot air to the interior of the nursing chamber.

[0067] The machine room 40 may include an inlet 49a and an outlet 49b, through which air is introduced from the nursing chamber 30 and through which air is discharged into the nursing chamber 30. The air introduced through the inlet 49a may be humid air. The air discharged through the outlet 49b may be dry, hot air.

[0068] The inlet 49a of the machine chamber 40 may communicate with the recovery chamber 80. The outlet 49b of the machine chamber 40 may communicate with the supply pipe 70, as will be described below. Furthermore, a filter unit may be disposed on one side of the inlet 49a of the machine chamber 40. The filter unit may filter out foreign matter from the air flowing into the machine chamber 40. That is, the filter unit may prevent foreign matter from being introduced into the machine chamber 40. For example, the filter unit may include a filter frame 39 and a filter 38 mounted on the filter frame 39.

[0069] A drain pan 48, which can be removed from the cabinet 10, can be installed at the lower part of the cabinet 10. The drain pan 48 can be arranged adjacent to the heat exchanger 47 to facilitate the collection of condensate generated by the heat exchanger 47 (in particular, the condenser 43).

[0070] The heat exchanger 47 can be configured to dehumidify and / or heat the air inside the care chamber 30 as needed. The heat exchanger 47 can heat air recovered from the care chamber 30 to provide dry, hot air to the care chamber 30. The heat exchanger 47 may include an evaporator 42 and a condenser 43 through which refrigerant circulates. The heat exchanger 47 can be configured to dehumidify and / or heat the air.

[0071] A refrigerant cycle can be formed in the machine compartment 40. This cycle is achieved by circulating the refrigerant through the compressor 41, evaporator 42, expansion valve (not shown), and condenser 43. The evaporator 42 dehumidifies the air introduced into the machine compartment 40 by evaporating the refrigerant expanded by the expansion valve (not shown). Furthermore, the condenser 43 heats the air that has traveled through the evaporator 42 by condensing the refrigerant compressed by the compressor 41. Therefore, the air that has traveled through the heat exchanger 47 becomes hot and dry.

[0072] The blower fan 44 facilitates the inflow and outflow of air within the machine room 40. The blower fan 44 can be provided as a centrifugal fan that draws in air along the direction of its rotational axis and discharges air radially. However, the type of blower fan 44 is not limited to this, and the blower fan can be provided as an axial fan or a mixed-flow fan.

[0073] A connecting flow path 82 can be formed in the machine room 40, through which air flows past the evaporator 42, condenser 43, and blower fan 44. The connecting flow path 82 can be formed by a connecting pipe 46. One end of the connecting pipe 46 can communicate with the nursing chamber 30. The other end of the connecting pipe 46 can communicate with a supply pipe 70 disposed on a side wall of the cabinet 10. The connecting pipe 46 can be configured to cover at least a portion of the evaporator 42, condenser 43, and blower fan 44.

[0074] A recovery chamber 80 can be disposed between the nursing chamber 30 and the machine room 40. The recovery chamber 80 is a space separated from the nursing chamber 30 and can guide air recovered from the nursing chamber 30 to the machine room 40. Specifically, the recovery chamber 80 can guide air introduced from the nursing chamber 30 to the inlet 49a of the machine room 40. One end of the recovery chamber 80 can communicate with the nursing chamber 30. The other end of the recovery chamber can communicate with the machine room 40. A recovery flow path 81 can be formed in the recovery chamber 80, through which air flows from the nursing chamber 30 to the machine room 40.

[0075] The recycling chamber 80 can be formed by means of a partition shelf 100, which will be described below. For example, the recycling chamber 80 can be a space that is separated from the care chamber 30 in the vertical direction by mounting the partition shelf 100 to the mounting surface 31 of the inner cabinet 12.

[0076] A supply port 60 may be disposed within the care chamber 30. The supply port 60 may be located on the side wall of the inner shell 12. Specifically, the supply port 60 may be formed on the left side of the care chamber 30, with the support 50 located on that left side. However, the location of the supply port 60 is not limited to this. The supply port 60 may be formed on the right side of the care chamber 30, provided that the location of the supply port corresponds to the location of the support 50. At least one supply port 60 may be formed. The supply port 60 may supply dry, hot air that has traveled through the heat exchanger 47 of the machine chamber 40 into the care chamber 30 for drying and / or dehumidifying the shoes. The shape of the supply port 60 may be approximately circular. However, the shape of the supply port is not limited to this. The supply port may include various other shapes, such as squares and polygons.

[0077] Connecting conduit 46 can be configured to connect to supply conduit 70 and recovery chamber 80. One end of connecting conduit 46 can communicate with supply conduit 70. Inlet 49a of machine chamber 40 can be located at the other end of connecting conduit 46. The other end of connecting conduit 46 can communicate with recovery chamber 80. Air introduced into machine chamber 40 through grille 101 of partition shelf 100 is dehumidified and / or heated by traveling through connecting conduit 46, and then discharged back into care chamber 30 through supply conduit 70 and supply port 60. This allows shoes, clothing, etc., contained in care chamber 30 to be cared for (e.g., dried, dehumidified, disinfected, etc.) by dry, hot air discharged via supply port 60.

[0078] The supply conduit 70 can be configured to extend vertically between the outer shell 11 and the inner shell 12 of the cabinet 10. The supply conduit 70 can be located on the side of the cabinet 10 where the bracket 50 is mounted. One end of the supply conduit 70 can be configured to communicate with the connecting conduit 46. The other end of the supply conduit 70 can be configured to communicate with the supply port 60. The supply conduit 70 can form a supply flow path 83 for guiding air exhausted from the machine room 40 to the supply port 60.

[0079] The shoe care device 1 may further include: a water tank (not shown); a steam generator (not shown) configured to generate steam by receiving water from the water tank; and a steam injection device (not shown) configured to receive steam from the steam generator and inject the steam.

[0080] A water tank can be located below the nursing chamber 30. The water in the tank can be supplied to the steam generator and used to generate steam. The water tank can be installed in a way that allows it to be removed from the cabinet 10 for easy replenishment of water.

[0081] A steam generator can be installed in machine room 40. The steam generator generates steam and directs the steam to a steam injection device. The steam generator can be connected to the steam injection device via a steam supply pipe (not shown).

[0082] The shoe care equipment 1 may also include a deodorizer 45. The deodorizer 45 may be installed in the machine room 40. The deodorizer 45 may be installed in a connecting duct 46 to remove odors from the air passing through the care chamber 30. Figure 3 In the illustration, the deodorizer 45 is shown located to the left of the blower fan 44, but is not limited thereto. Alternatively, the deodorizer 45 may be located to the right of the blower fan 44.

[0083] The deodorizer 45 may include a deodorizing filter 45a and a germicidal lamp 45b. The deodorizing filter 45a may include a ceramic filter. The germicidal lamp 45b may include an ultraviolet lamp. However, the deodorizing filter is not limited to these, and the deodorizing filter 45a may include various filters as long as the filter is configured to remove odors from the air, and the germicidal lamp 45b may also include various devices as long as the device is configured to kill bacteria.

[0084] At least one shelf 90 may be provided in the care chamber 30. The shelf 90 may be configured to hold objects to be stored. A supply port 60 and a bracket 50 may be positioned adjacent to the shelf 90.

[0085] Shelf 90 may include pipe shelf 95. Pipe shelf 95 may include internal flow path 96, such as... Figure 3 As shown. Heated air (or dry hot air) traveling through the internal flow path 96 can be sprayed towards the object to be stored from the injection port 95a of the pipe shelf 95 and the injection port 97a of the circular pipe 97, respectively. Furthermore, the heated air can travel through the internal flow path 96 and be discharged into the care chamber 30 through the shelf outlet 98. Figure 3 In the diagram, shelf outlet 98 is shown as being disposed on the upper side of pipe shelf 95. However, it is not limited to this, and shelf outlet 98 may also be disposed on the lower side of pipe shelf 95.

[0086] Shelf 90 may include partition shelf 100. Partition shelf 100 may form a recycling chamber 80. For example, partition shelf 100 may be mounted to mounting surface 31 of interior cabinet 12 to form recycling chamber 80 separated from care chamber 30. Partition shelf 100 may include top surface 100a, bottom surface 100b, and side surface 100c. Top surface 100a of partition shelf 100 may hold shoes, clothing, etc. Bottom surface 100b of partition shelf 100 may be configured to face entrance 49b of machine room 40. Furthermore, bottom surface 100b of partition shelf 100 may be spaced vertically from entrance 49b of machine room 40. Recycling chamber 80 may be formed between bottom surface 100b of partition shelf 100 and entrance 49a of machine room 40.

[0087] like Figure 8 As shown, the divider shelf 100 can be installed to the cabinet 10 in a detachable manner. That is, the divider shelf 100 can be installed to the cabinet 10 in a removable manner. In addition, a handle (not shown) can be provided on the side of the divider shelf 100 to facilitate attaching and removing the divider shelf.

[0088] A grille 101 for reclaiming air from the nursing chamber 30 may be formed in the front of the partition shelf 100. The grille 101 may form a reclamation port 101a for communication between the nursing chamber 30 and the reclamation chamber 80.

[0089] Flange 102 may be formed on the side surface 100c of the partition shelf 100. Flange 102 may include an upper flange 102a and / or a lower flange 102b. The flange 102 may be supported and mounted by a mounting surface 31 formed on the cabinet 10.

[0090] The shoe care device 1 may include at least one sensor 13. The sensor 13 can detect the fragrance inside the care chamber 30. The shoe care device 1 can display the fragrance status information detected by the sensor 13. Specifically, the panel 21a can display the fragrance status information detected by the sensor 13. Therefore, the user can easily check the fragrance status information visually via the panel 21a without opening the cabinet door 20. Furthermore, the shoe care device 1 can perform a fragrance replacement notification function by recognizing the fragrance status information detected by the sensor 13. For example, if the fragrance concentration falls below a certain level, i.e., if the fragrance emitter needs to be replaced, a warning sound can be output or a warning light can be displayed on the panel 21a to alert the user.

[0091] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 15 The sensor 13 can be mounted on the care chamber 30 and / or the shelf 90. However, it is not limited to this, and the sensor can be mounted in any location, as long as the sensor can detect the fragrance inside the care chamber 30.

[0092] Figure 4 It is a diagram. Figure 2 The view of the divider shelf shown. Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The bottom view of the divider shelf shown. Figure 6 The illustration shows the cover of the fragrance emitter retainer and... Figure 5 The view shown depicts the state of the separated shelves. Figure 7 It is a diagram. Figure 5 A view of the lid of the fragrance emitter holder shown.

[0093] The fragrance emitter holder 200 can hold fragrance emitter A. Fragrance emitter A can be various types of materials that emit fragrance. For example, fragrance emitter A can be a scented sheet. The fragrance emitter holder 200 can emit fragrance to the surroundings by holding fragrance emitter A. Specifically, the fragrance emitter holder 200 can add fragrance to the surrounding airflow.

[0094] refer to Figure 2A fragrance emitter retainer 200 can be disposed in the recovery chamber 80. Air collected from the care chamber 30 flows through the recovery chamber 80 along the recovery flow path 81 and moves to the machine chamber 40. Thus, while the air flows in the recovery flow path 81, fragrance can be added to the air through the fragrance emitter retainer 200. That is, the fragrance emitter retainer 200 is disposed in the recovery chamber 80 so that the fragrance emitted from the fragrance emitter A can be effectively added to the air flowing in the recovery chamber 80. The air scented by the fragrance emitter retainer 200 can be supplied to the care chamber 30 and circulates along the flow path inside the cabinet 10. Therefore, the fragrance can effectively penetrate the entire care chamber 30 and can enhance the fragrance of shoes or clothing stored in the care chamber 30.

[0095] A fragrance emitter retainer 200 can be formed on the divider shelf 100. The fragrance emitter retainer 200 can be configured to extend along the front-back direction of the divider shelf 100. Specifically, as... Figure 5 As shown, the fragrance emitter 200 can be mounted on the bottom surface 100b of the divider shelf 100. Since the shoes are placed on the top surface 100a of the divider shelf 100, the fragrance emitter 200 mounted on the bottom surface 100b of the divider shelf 100 is protected from contamination by water and debris falling from the shoes. Therefore, the fragrance emitter A contained in the fragrance emitter 200 is protected from contamination by water and debris falling from the shoes, and the fragrance effect can last for a long time. Furthermore, the fragrance emitter 200 can be configured not to overlap with the grid 101 of the divider shelf 100.

[0096] like Figure 6 As shown, the fragrance emitter retainer 200 may include a placement portion 201 and a cover 202, on which the fragrance emitter A is placed, and the cover 202 is used to open and close the placement portion 201. For example, the placement portion 201 may be formed on the bottom surface 100b of the partition shelf 100.

[0097] The fragrance emitter retainer 200 may also include a hinge portion 203. The cover 202 can open and close the housing portion 201 when rotating about the hinge portion 203.

[0098] The hinge portion 203 may include a hinge shaft 203a and a hinge shaft support portion 203b, the hinge shaft support portion 203b extending from both ends of the hinge shaft to support the hinge shaft 203a. The hinge shaft support portion 203b may protrude from the bottom surface 100b of the partition shelf 100. The hinge portion 203 may include a hinge recess portion 203c formed in the cover 202. The hinge recess portion 203c may be formed by bending toward the interior of the body of the cover 202. The hinge recess portion 203c is rotatably connected to the hinge shaft 203a, and both ends of the hinge recess portion are engaged by the hinge shaft support portion 203b, thus restricting movement. The hinge shaft 203a and the hinge shaft support portion 203b may be positioned in the front-rear direction at the center of the bottom surface 100b of the partition shelf. The hinge recess portion 203c may be located in the longitudinal direction of the cover 202 at the center of the cover to correspond to the hinge shaft 203a. However, it is not limited to this, and the hinge part 203c can be located outside the center of the cover, as long as the mounting part 201 can be opened and closed by rotating the hinge part.

[0099] The fragrance emitter retainer 200 may also include a connecting portion 204 formed on the outside of the placement portion 201. The connecting portion 204 may be formed on the bottom surface 100b of the partition shelf 100.

[0100] The cover 202 may include a connecting protrusion 205 that protrudes from both sides of the cover body along its longitudinal direction. The connecting portion 204 may include a connecting hole 206 corresponding to the connecting protrusion 205. The connecting protrusion 205 may be rotatably connected to the connecting hole 206. With the connecting protrusion 205 connected to the connecting hole 206, the cover 202 can be rotated to open and close the mounting portion 201.

[0101] The connecting portion 204 may include a locking protrusion 207 protruding from the bottom surface 100b of the partition shelf 100. The cover 202 may include a locking protrusion corresponding portion 208 corresponding to the locking protrusion 207. The locking protrusion 207 and the locking protrusion corresponding portion 208 can be connected. When the locking protrusion 207 and the locking protrusion corresponding portion 208 are connected to each other, the cover 202 covers the placement portion 201 to be set to a locked state. In the locked state, a predetermined gap 209 may be formed in at least a portion between the placement portion 201 and the cover 202. The fragrance of the fragrance emitter A can be emitted through this predetermined gap 209.

[0102] The process of installing or replacing fragrance emitter A will be described. Figure 8 The diagram shows the dividing shelf and Figure 2 The view shown depicts the shoe care equipment in a detached state. Figure 9 It is a diagram. Figure 5The view shown is of the fragrance emitter retainer with its lid open. Figure 10 The illustrated fragrance emitter is installed... Figure 9 A view of the state of the fragrance emitter holder shown. Figure 11 It is a diagram. Figure 10 The view shown is of the fragrance emitter retainer with its lid closed.

[0103] like Figure 8 As shown, the partition shelf 100 can be separated from the cabinet 10. Specifically, the partition shelf 100 can be separated in the front-to-back direction or the top-to-bottom direction.

[0104] like Figure 9 As shown, the fragrance emitter retainer 200 can be installed on the bottom surface 100b of the partition shelf 100, which is separate from the cabinet body 10. The mounting section 201 can be opened by opening the cover 202 of the fragrance emitter retainer 200.

[0105] like Figure 10 As shown, a new fragrance emitter A can be placed on the mounting section 201. In this case, the old fragrance emitter can be replaced in the mounting section 201, thereby allowing the new fragrance emitter A to be installed. The user can select a fragrance emitter according to his / her preference and can install the desired fragrance emitter on the mounting section 201.

[0106] like Figure 11 As shown, after installing or replacing the fragrance emitter A, the cover 202 can be closed, thus closing the housing 201. That is, the fragrance emitter holder 200 is in a locked state. In the locked state, a predetermined gap 209 can be formed in at least a portion between the housing 201 and the cover 202. Therefore, while the fragrance emitter A is contained in the housing 201, its fragrance can be emitted into the shoe care device 1 through this predetermined gap 209. Specifically, the fragrance emitter A can add fragrance to the air flowing through the recovery flow path 81 formed in the recovery chamber 80.

[0107] Afterward, the fragrance emitter retainer 200, on which the new fragrance emitter A is mounted, can be reinstalled into the cabinet 10. Specifically, the partition shelf 100 can be installed in its original position.

[0108] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, the divider shelf 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is detachable from the cabinet 10. A fragrance emitter retainer 200 disposed on the lower surface of the divider shelf 100 allows for easy opening and closing of the placement portion 201, in which the fragrance emitter A is held by a cover 202. With this structure, the shoe care device 1 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure facilitates the introduction and / or replacement of the fragrance emitter A.

[0109] Next, the arrangement characteristics of the airflow and fragrance emitter 200 will be described. Figure 12 This is a view illustrating the airflow through the care chamber to the machine chamber in a shoe care device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 13 It is a diagram. Figure 12 The side view of the airflow shown. Figure 14 It is a diagram. Figure 12 The front view of the airflow shown.

[0110] A flow path can be provided within the cabinet 10 to circulate air through the care chamber 30 and the machine chamber 40. The flow path may include a first channel formed within the recovery chamber 80, a second channel formed within the machine chamber 40, and a third channel formed within the supply conduit 70. Air within the cabinet 10 can circulate through the flow path. Specifically, air can circulate through the first channel, the second channel, the third channel, and the care chamber 30. The first channel may be a recovery flow path 81. The second channel may be a connecting flow path 82. The third channel may be a supply flow path 83. Furthermore, the flow path may include an internal flow path 96 formed by a pipe shelf 95.

[0111] The air used to dry and / or dehumidify shoes, etc., in the care chamber 30 may contain a large amount of moisture and can move through the grille 101 to the recovery chamber 80. The air can be guided to the inlet 49a of the machine room 40 while moving along the recovery flow path 81.

[0112] In this configuration, the grille 101 can be formed on the front of the partition shelf 100. The fragrance emitter retainer 200 can be mounted on the bottom surface 100b of the partition shelf 100. The fragrance emitter retainer 200 can be mounted behind the grille 101 so as not to cover the grille 101 of the partition shelf 100. The inlet 49a of the machine chamber 40 can be located behind the grille 101. With this configuration, air returning to the recovery chamber 80 can flow rearward along the recovery flow path 81. Furthermore, the fragrance emitter retainer 200 can be formed to extend in the front-rear direction to correspond to the direction of air movement. Therefore, the fragrance emitted from the fragrance emitter retainer 200 can be effectively added to the air flowing along the recovery flow path 81.

[0113] Specifically, the fragrance emitter retainer 200 can be disposed in the flow path and arranged in a position that does not obstruct the airflow. The fragrance emitter retainer can be configured as a compact structure.

[0114] For example, the bottom surface 100b of the partition shelf 100 can be vertically spaced from the entrance 49a of the machine room 40 by a predetermined distance, so as to face the entrance 49a of the machine room 40. Therefore, the fragrance emitter retainer 200 formed on the bottom surface 100b of the partition shelf 100 can be vertically spaced from the entrance 49a of the machine room 40 by a predetermined distance. The fragrance emitter retainer 200 can also be horizontally spaced from the entrance 49a of the machine room 40 by a predetermined distance.

[0115] For example, the bottom surface 100b of the partition shelf 100 may include a first region 84 corresponding to the entrance 49a of the machine room and a second region 85 outside the first region. In this case, the fragrance emitter retainer 200 may be disposed in the second region 85.

[0116] With this arrangement, the fragrance emitter 200 can maintain the airflow without obstructing it as the air recovered from the care chamber 30 moves along the recovery flow path 81 toward the inlet 49a of the machine chamber 40. In other words, fragrance can be added to the air while minimizing flow degradation in the flow path.

[0117] Fragrance-added air in the recovery chamber 80 can be introduced into the machine chamber 40 through inlet 49a. Since the air introduced into the machine chamber 40 exchanges heat with the heat exchanger 47, the air can be heated and moisture contained in the air can be removed. The dry, hot air that has traveled through the heat exchanger 47 can be discharged into the supply duct 70 through outlet 49b of the machine chamber 40. The dry, hot air discharged from the machine chamber 40 can move upward along the supply flow path 83 provided in the supply duct 70 and can be discharged into the care chamber 30 through supply port 60.

[0118] Furthermore, the dry, hot air discharged from the machine chamber 40 can be discharged into the care chamber 30 via a bracket 50 mounted on the bracket guide 51. Specifically, the dry, hot air can travel through the opening 51a of the bracket guide 51 and be discharged through an injection port formed in the body of the bracket 50 (see [link]). Figure 2 In this configuration, when shoes or clothing are placed on the holder 50, scented air can be sprayed directly onto the shoes or clothing placed on the holder 50. Therefore, the fragrance can penetrate the shoes or clothing more effectively.

[0119] Meanwhile, the dry, hot air discharged from the machine room 40 can travel through the internal passage 96 and can be discharged into the care chamber 30 through the injection port 95a and / or the shelf outlet 98 of the duct shelf 95. Furthermore, the dry, hot air discharged from the machine room 40 can be discharged through the injection port 97a of the circular duct 97.

[0120] As mentioned above, the fragrance effect of the shoe care device 1 can be improved because the scented air is discharged into the care chamber 30 through several paths. Furthermore, the fragrance can be evenly distributed throughout the entire care chamber 30 without being concentrated in a single area.

[0121] The dry, hot air discharged into the care chamber 30 can dry and / or dehumidify the shoes and other items contained within it. Furthermore, the air used to dry and / or dehumidify the shoes and other items in the care chamber 30 may contain a large amount of moisture and can be returned to the recovery chamber 80 through the grille 101. The above process can be repeated, and the fragrance of fragrance emitter A can diffuse throughout the entire care chamber 30.

[0122] In other words, in the shoe care device 1 according to this disclosure, scented air is repeatedly supplied to the interior of the care chamber 30 through air circulation, thereby enhancing the fragrance effect of the shoe care device.

[0123] Meanwhile, a shoe care device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure will be described. Figure 15 This is a cross-sectional view of a shoe care device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0124] like Figure 15 As shown, the fragrance emitter retainer 200 can be disposed in the recovery chamber 80. However, unlike the embodiment described above, the fragrance emitter retainer 200 may not be mounted on the bottom surface of the partition shelf 100; instead, it may be mounted in the inner shell 12 of the cabinet 10 and disposed in the recovery chamber 80. However, it is not limited to this, and the fragrance emitter retainer 200 can be placed anywhere in the recovery chamber 80, as long as it does not obstruct the airflow moving toward the inlet 49a of the machine room 40. Other configurations besides the arrangement of the fragrance emitter retainer 200 can be the same as those in the embodiment described above. On the other hand, since the fragrance emitter retainer 200 can be detachably mounted on the inner shell 12, it facilitates the installation and / or replacement of the fragrance emitter A.

[0125] Although this disclosure has been specifically described with reference to exemplary embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A shoe care device, comprising: Cabinet; A nursing chamber, wherein the nursing chamber is located inside the cabinet; A machine room configured to supply air to the nursing chamber, and including an inlet through which air is introduced and through which air is discharged; A flow path, configured to allow air to circulate within the care chamber and the machine chamber; A recovery chamber, separated from the care chamber, is connected to both the care chamber and the machine room to guide air recovered from the care chamber to the inlet of the machine room; as well as A fragrance emitter holder is configured to contain a fragrance emitter, the fragrance emitter holder being disposed in the recovery chamber facing the interior of the recovery chamber, such that air scented by the fragrance emitter is supplied to the care chamber through the flow path.

2. The shoe care device according to claim 1 further includes a partition shelf, the partition shelf being detachably installed to the cabinet to form the recycling chamber, and in, The fragrance emitter retainer is mounted on the bottom surface of the partition shelf.

3. The shoe care equipment according to claim 2, wherein, The bottom surface of the partition shelf is spaced a predetermined distance vertically from the entrance of the machine room so as to face the entrance of the machine room.

4. The shoe care equipment according to claim 2, wherein, The bottom surface of the partition shelf includes a first region corresponding to the entrance of the machine room and a second region outside the first region, and The fragrance emitter retainer is disposed in the second region.

5. The shoe care equipment according to claim 4, wherein, The fragrance emitter is spaced a predetermined distance from the entrance to the machine room in the left-right direction.

6. The shoe care equipment according to claim 2, wherein, The partition shelf includes a grille formed on the front of the partition shelf to recycle air from the care chamber.

7. The shoe care equipment according to claim 6, wherein, The entrance to the machine room is located behind the grille, and As the air inside the care chamber travels through the grille and moves backward in the recovery chamber, fragrance emitted from the fragrance emitter is added to the air, and the fragranced air is introduced into the machine room through the inlet.

8. The shoe care equipment according to claim 2, wherein, The fragrance emitter is formed to extend in the front-back direction of the bottom surface of the partition shelf.

9. The shoe care device of claim 1, further comprising a supply conduit configured to move air discharged from the machine chamber to the care chamber, the supply conduit being disposed on a side wall of the care chamber and having one end for communication with the outlet of the machine chamber and another end for communication with the care chamber. in, The flow path includes: A first channel is formed inside the recovery chamber; A second passage is formed inside the machine room; and A third channel is formed inside the supply pipeline. The air inside the cabinet circulates through the first channel, the second channel, the third channel, and the nursing chamber.

10. The shoe care device according to claim 1, wherein, The fragrance emitter retainer includes: The fragrance emitter will be placed on the placement part; and A cover, which is used to open and close the mounting section.

11. The shoe care device according to claim 10, wherein, The fragrance emitter retainer also includes a hinge portion, and The cover opens and closes the mounting portion by rotating around the hinge portion.

12. The shoe care device according to claim 11, further comprising a connecting portion formed on the outer side of the mounting portion, in, The connecting portion includes a locking protrusion projecting from the bottom surface of the partition shelf, which is detachably mounted to the cabinet to form the recycling chamber. The cover includes a locking protrusion corresponding portion that corresponds to the locking protrusion. When the locking protrusion and the corresponding portion of the locking protrusion are connected, the cover covers the placement portion to be set to a locked state, and in the locked state, a predetermined gap is formed in at least a portion between the placement portion and the cover.

13. The shoe care device according to claim 1, wherein, The cabinet includes an outer shell and an inner shell, and The fragrance emitter retainer is detachably mounted on the inner shell.

14. The shoe care device of claim 1, further comprising at least one sensor configured to detect fragrance inside the care chamber.

15. The shoe care device according to claim 14, wherein, The shoe care device performs a fragrance change notification function by recognizing the fragrance status information detected by the at least one sensor.

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