Clothes processing apparatus and control method of clothes processing apparatus

Abstract

The invention provides a clothes treating apparatus and a control method of the clothes treating apparatus. A clothes treating apparatus according to the present disclosure is provided with a case having: a housing having a housing part for housing an object to be treated and having an opening in the front surface thereof; and a door that opens and closes the opening. In addition, the clothes treating apparatus according to the present disclosure is provided with: an opening / closing detection unit that detects the opening and closing of the door; and a control unit that has a timing function and performs a processing operation on the object to be processed in the housing unit. The control unit permits the start of the processing operation when at least one of the opening and closing of the door is detected by the opening / closing detection unit within a predetermined time (T1) before the start of the processing operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a clothes treating device for performing a predetermined treatment on a treated object such as clothes. Background Art

[0002] The fabric processing device described in Patent Document 1 includes: a main body that forms a processing space; and a door that is connected to the main body and is configured to selectively open and close the processing space. In addition, the fabric processing device includes a processing portion that is connected to the main body, and the processing portion includes: a steam supply portion that is configured to supply steam to the processing space; and a dry air supply portion that is configured to supply dry air to the processing space. The fabric processing device also includes a control unit that is configured to selectively operate the steam supply unit and the dry air supply unit to maintain the humidity in the processing space between a first predetermined value and a second predetermined value lower than the first predetermined value. In addition, the control unit is configured to operate the steam supply device when the humidity in the processing space is below the second predetermined value.

[0003] In addition, the fabric processing device further includes a door sensor configured to sense the opening and closing of the door and send a corresponding signal to the controller. The controller is configured to selectively operate the steam supply unit and the dry air supply unit based on the opening and closing state of the door sensed by the door sensor.

[0004] Prior art literature

[0005] Patent Literature

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2012-143617 Summary of the invention

[0007] The present disclosure provides a clothes processing apparatus and a method for controlling the clothes processing apparatus that can suppress the execution of useless processing such as wasteful reprocessing of processed objects and processing of unprocessable objects.

[0008] A clothes processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a housing having: a housing having a storage portion for storing a processed object and an opening on a front surface; a door for opening and closing the opening; an opening and closing detection portion for detecting the opening and closing of the door; and a control portion having a timing function for executing a processing operation for the processed object in the storage portion. The control portion allows the start of the processing operation when at least one of the opening and closing of the door is detected by the opening and closing detection portion within a predetermined time before the start of the processing operation.

[0009] A control method for a clothes processing device in one aspect of the present disclosure is the control method for the clothes processing device described above. The clothes processing device also includes an operating unit for accepting operations. The control method for the clothes processing device includes the following steps: the control unit starts timing when the closure of the door is detected by the opening and closing detection unit. In addition, the control method for the clothes processing device includes the following steps: the control unit disconnects the power supply or locks the operating unit when no operation is performed on the operating unit for a predetermined time.

[0010] The clothes processing apparatus and the clothes processing apparatus control method of the present disclosure can suppress the execution of useless processing such as wasteful reprocessing of processed objects and processing of unprocessable objects. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic perspective view of the clothes treating device in the first embodiment.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the clothes processing apparatus in Embodiment 1, in which a machine room can be seen.

[0013] Figure 3 It is a side sectional view of the clothes treating device in Embodiment 1.

[0014] Figure 4 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an air treatment device and a steam supply device of a clothes treatment device in Embodiment 1.

[0015] Figure 5 1 is a schematic diagram of an operation unit of the clothes treating apparatus in Embodiment 1.

[0016] Figure 6 This is a flowchart of the wrinkle smoothing operation of the clothes treating apparatus in the first embodiment.

[0017] Figure 7 This is a more detailed flowchart of the wrinkle smoothing operation of the clothes treating apparatus in the first embodiment.

[0018] Description of Reference Numerals

[0019] 1. Box; 2. Shell; 2a. Opening; 3. Door; 3a. Sealing member; 4. Object to be processed; 4a. Hanger; 5. Accommodation unit; 5a. Shell; 6. Air handling device; 7. Machine room; 8. Hanging unit (holding unit); 8a. Shelf (holding unit); 9. Air heating unit; 10. Dehumidification unit; 11. Air supply unit; 11a. Fan; 11b. Motor; 12. Air supply path; 12a. Inlet; 12b. Blowing outlet; 13. Steam supply device; 14. Water supply unit; 14a. Connecting unit; 14b. Water supply pump; 14c. Water supply pipe; 15. Supply Water tank; 16, steam generating unit; 16a, container; 16b, water heating unit; 17, steam ejecting unit; 17a, steam piping; 17b, ejection port; 18, drainage tank; 19, water collecting unit; 20, drainage pump; 30, ventilation port; 31, opening and closing device; 40, control unit; 41, operating unit; 42, opening and closing detection unit; 42a, first opening and closing detection unit; 42b, second opening and closing detection unit; 42c, magnet; 50, water level detection unit; 80, liquid tank device; 81, tank storage unit; 100, clothes processing device; T, scheduled time; T1, scheduled time. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] (Insights, etc. that form the basis of this disclosure)

[0021] In order to iron out wrinkles on fabrics of processed objects such as clothes, spraying high-temperature steam onto the wrinkled parts, such as with a steam iron, is an effective means. In the prior art, clothes processing devices hang the processed objects in the main body and place them in the steam to dry the processed objects, thereby performing clothes processing such as ironing out wrinkles and deodorizing. In addition, the clothes processing device can directly store the processed objects after the processing operation is completed. In addition, users sometimes use the clothes processing device as a temporary warehouse to store items that are not intended to be processed, and sometimes use the clothes processing device to replace the closet.

[0022] Generally speaking, after the user places the processed object in the clothes processing device, the user connects the power supply, performs the operation setting corresponding to the processed object, and operates the switch for starting the operation, thereby starting the processing operation of the clothes processing device. However, in the case where the user replaces the above-mentioned closet with the clothes processing device, there is a possibility that processed objects such as clothes that have been processed or processed objects that cannot be processed are stored. If the user does not notice this situation and mistakenly places (hereinafter also referred to as "places") the processed object to be processed in the clothes processing device, the processed processed object will be processed again, wasting energy. In addition, if the processed object cannot be processed, there is a possibility of undesirable conditions such as shrinkage, deterioration, and discoloration of the fabric or accessories.

[0023] Therefore, the inventors have focused on, for example, suppressing the execution of useless processing such as unnecessary reprocessing of processed objects and processing of unprocessable objects, and have provided the subject matter of the present disclosure.

[0024] The clothes processing device disclosed in the present invention is configured to prompt the user to confirm the processed objects such as clothes again by setting the following structure: in order to start the processing operation of the clothes processing device, the user must open the door immediately before the operation starts. As a result, the clothes processing device disclosed in the present invention can suppress the execution of useless operations that may occur due to the user's carelessness, such as the processing of unprocessable processed objects, and suppress the occurrence of undesirable situations such as waste of energy and deterioration of processed objects.

[0025] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, unnecessary detailed descriptions may be omitted. For example, detailed descriptions of known matters or repeated descriptions of substantially the same structures may be omitted.

[0026] In addition, the drawings and the following description are provided for those skilled in the art to fully understand the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the subject matter described in the claims.

[0027] (Implementation Method 1)

[0028] Below, use Figure 1 to Figure 7 Implementation method 1 will be described.

[0029] [1-1. Basic structure of clothes processing device]

[0030] Figure 1 1 is a schematic perspective view of the clothes treating apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment. Figure 2 Is set to be disassembled in Figure 1 The liquid tank device 80 provided at the lower part of the front surface can be seen in the schematic three-dimensional diagram of the machine room 7. In addition, in the present disclosure, there are the following cases: Figure 1 The vertical direction is recorded as the up-down direction, the side where the door 3 is located is recorded as the front side, and the side opposite to the front side is recorded as the rear side. In addition, there is a case where the left-right direction is recorded based on the state viewed from the front side of the clothes processing device 100.

[0031] like Figure 1As shown, the clothes processing device 100 includes a housing 1, a holding portion, an air processing device 6, a steam supply device 13 and a liquid tank device 80. The housing 1 of the clothes processing device 100 includes: a shell 2, which has a storage portion 5 and an opening 2a on the front surface; and a door 3, which opens and closes the opening 2a. The storage portion 5 for storing processed objects 4 such as clothes is arranged in an upper space built into the housing 1. That is, the inner surface of the door 3 forms the storage portion 5. A sealing member 3a is installed on the outer periphery of the inner surface of the door 3 corresponding to the opening 2a of the storage portion 5. The sealing member 3a is formed of a soft material such as rubber. As a result, the storage portion 5 becomes a closed space due to the closure of the door 3, ensuring airtightness.

[0032] The liquid tank device 80 includes a water supply tank 15, a drain tank 18, and a tank storage portion 81 (see Figure 3 ), which is arranged at the front of the lower space in the box body 1. And, as Figure 2 As shown, a machine room 7 for accommodating an air treatment device 6 and the like is arranged at the rear of the lower space in the housing 1. In addition, the processed objects 4 include all fiber products such as handkerchiefs, towels, cloth bags and other small objects in addition to clothes worn by people and all small objects.

[0033] A hanging part 8 for hanging a hanger 4a on which the processed object 4 is hung is arranged at the upper part of the storage part 5. The hanging part 8 may also be provided with a swing mechanism for swinging the suspended processed object 4. In addition, a shelf 8a or a hook for holding small objects may also be arranged in the storage part 5. These components including the hanging part 8 are used to hold the processed object 4 in the storage part 5 and are called a holding part. An air treatment device 6 for heating, dehumidifying and circulating the air in the storage part 5 and a steam supply device 13 for supplying steam to the storage part 5 are arranged in the machine room 7.

[0034] Figure 3 is a side sectional view of the clothes processing device 100 in this embodiment. Figure 3 As shown, the receiving portion 5 is formed by a housing 5a independent of the housing 2, and is configured in a manner that there is a space between the housing 2. A ventilation port 30 and an opening and closing device 31 for opening and closing the ventilation port 30 are provided on the top surface of the housing 5a. The ventilation port 30 is opened when the clothes processing device 100 stops, and becomes an inlet and outlet for naturally ventilating the air in the receiving portion 5 through the space between the receiving portion 5 and the housing 2.

[0035] like Figure 3 As shown, an air handling device 6 and a steam supply device 13 are installed in the machine room 7. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The schematic diagram of the structure of the air treatment device 6 and the steam supply device 13 is shown.

[0036] The air treatment device 6 includes a dehumidifier 10, an air heater 9, an air supply unit 11, and an air supply path 12 connecting them. The air supply path 12 has an inlet 12a provided at the front of the lower surface of the storage unit 5 and an outlet 12b provided at the rear of the lower surface of the storage unit 5. The air supply unit 11 has a fan 11a and a motor 11b, and sucks the air in the storage unit 5 from the inlet 12a, blows it out from the outlet 12b to circulate it, and stirs the air in the storage unit 5. The dehumidifier 10 dehumidifies the circulating air in the drying process of the treatment operation discussed later to promote the drying of the treated object 4. Similarly, the air heater 9 raises the temperature of the air in the storage unit 5 to promote the evaporation of the moisture contained in the treated object 4.

[0037] The drain tank 18 for receiving the condensed water dehumidified and recovered by the dehumidifier 10 is provided in such a manner that the condensed water flows from the dehumidifier 10 through the water collecting portion 19 and the drain pump 20. In addition, a recovery pipe (not shown) for guiding the condensed water to the water collecting portion 19 is provided on the lower surface of the receiving portion 5, and the recovery pipe is formed obliquely so that the condensed water dripping from the inner wall of the receiving portion 5 due to condensation is collected. Thus, even if the inside of the receiving portion 5 becomes highly humid and condensed water is generated on the inner wall, it can be recovered and is difficult to leak out of the main body. The drain tank 18, which functions as a water storage portion, is detachably provided so that the user can discard the accumulated water.

[0038] In addition, the air handling device 6 can also be composed of a well-known heat pump unit, for example. The heat pump unit is composed of a compressor, a condenser, an expander and an evaporator connected by a refrigerant pipe, so that the refrigerant circulates in the refrigerant pipe to exchange heat. The condenser of the heat pump unit is equivalent to the air heating unit 9, and the evaporator is equivalent to the dehumidification unit 10. As long as the air heating unit 9 and the dehumidification unit 10 are composed of a heat pump unit, moisture can be forcibly discharged to the outside of the box 1 as a general ventilation, and a large amount of cooling water for dehumidification will not be used like a water cooling device, and the drying operation discussed later can be implemented in a power-saving and efficient manner. In addition, it can also be that the air handling device 6 is used to process the air in the receiving unit 5 and circulate it, not only heating and dehumidifying the air, but also processing to give the air a specific effect (for example, a sterilization effect, an aromatic effect) and circulate it. In addition, the moisture here is not limited to water, and can also be water in which a substance with a specific effect is dissolved (for example, water containing a sterilization component, water containing an aromatic component).

[0039] The steam supply device 13 includes a water supply unit 14 for storing water to be supplied, a steam generating unit 16, and a steam ejecting unit 17. The water supply unit 14 includes a connecting unit 14a for connecting the water supply tank 15 to the main body side, a water level detecting unit 50 for detecting the water level of the water supply tank 15, a water supply pump 14b, and a water supply pipe 14c connecting them. The detachable water supply tank 15 for storing water supplied to the steam supply device 13 is provided by means of the connecting unit 14a that connects the water supply tank 15 to the steam supply device 13. In addition, in the present embodiment, the water supply tank 15 is configured as a liquid tank device 80, but as Figure 4 As shown, it can also be used as the structure of the water supply unit 14 (steam supply device 13). In addition, in this embodiment, the connecting portion 14a is used as the structure of the water supply unit 14 (steam supply device 13), but it can also be used as the structure of the liquid tank device 80. The water level detection unit 50 is provided between the connecting portion 14a and the water supply pump 14b. In other words, the water level detection unit 50 is not provided on the detachable water supply tank 15, but is fixed on the main body side.

[0040] The steam generating unit 16 includes a container 16a for storing water and steam and a water heating unit 16b for heating water and evaporating it, and a water supply pipe 14c coming out of a water supply pump 14b is connected to the container 16a. The steam ejection unit 17 includes a steam piping 17a and a jet outlet 17b connected to the steam generating unit 16. The jet outlet 17b opens to the storage unit 5 at the front end of the steam piping 17a. In addition, the jet outlet 17b can also be formed in a manner that the high-temperature steam does not directly hit the processed object 4. Thus, it is possible to suppress the degradation of the raw materials due to the heat of the higher-temperature steam. In addition, a drainage path can be provided to guide the condensed water generated by condensation near the jet outlet 17b to the water collecting unit 19. Moreover, a control valve or the like that detects the pressure of the steam in the container 16a and controls the ejection can also be provided.

[0041] like Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 1 , the control unit 40 of the clothes processing device 100 for executing the processing operation of the processed object 4 in the storage unit 5 is arranged in an arbitrary place such as the space above the rear of the storage unit 5. In addition, the operation unit 41 for setting the operation of the clothes processing device 100 is arranged on the front surface of the door 3. Figure 1 As shown, the opening and closing detection unit 42 for detecting the open and closed state of the door 3 can also be set at a predetermined position such as the front surface of the machine room 7. Moreover, the temperature detection unit for detecting the temperature in the storage unit 5 can also be set at a predetermined position such as the inner wall of the storage unit 5.

[0042] Figure 5: is a schematic diagram of the operating unit 41 of the clothes processing device 100. The operation control of the clothes processing device 100 by the control unit 40 includes, for example, the control of the operation process of the drying operation, the wrinkle ironing operation, the sterilization and deodorization operation, and includes the control corresponding to the processing conditions such as "standard", "fast", and "strong" according to each operation process. In addition, the control unit 40 is configured to perform operation control according to these settings made by the user. In addition to the operation process setting button and the start / pause button, the operation unit 41 is also provided with their setting display, time display, and warning display. In addition, as a processing condition, the raw material setting of the processed object 4 can be set. In addition, as long as the operation unit 41 is used to accept the user's operation, various structures can be adopted. For example, the operation unit 41 can be a structure having the above-mentioned buttons, a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode), or can be composed of a touch panel. In addition, for the power switch, an independent button can be set in the operation unit 41. In addition, the power switch can switch the connection and disconnection of the power supply by operating a button set in the operation unit 41 or a button independent of the operation unit 41. Furthermore, the power switch may be configured to connect the power supply by detecting static electricity when the user touches a certain part of the operation unit 41, or may be configured to connect the power supply by detecting the opening and closing detection unit 42 of the door 3 as will be discussed later. Alternatively, the power switch may be configured to automatically disconnect the power supply if there is no user operation within a predetermined time T, including the operation unit 41.

[0043] The operation control of the clothes processing device 100 by the control unit 40 includes the following steam supply process in the wrinkle smoothing operation: the steam supply device 13 is controlled to generate steam using the steam generating unit 16. At this time, the control unit 40 operates the water supply pump 14b to supply water to the container 16a of the steam generating unit 16, and energizes the water heating unit 16b to heat the supplied water to generate steam, and releases it into the storage unit 5.

[0044] The control unit 40 controls the temperature in the storage unit 5 to a predetermined temperature. As a result, the temperature in the storage unit 5 becomes high, and the storage unit 5 is filled with steam, so that the processed object 4 contains a lot of moisture and wrinkles are easily ironed out.

[0045] In addition, the control unit 40 may also perform the following drying process after the steam supply process in the wrinkle smoothing operation: the air treatment device 6 is operated to dehumidify the air in the storage unit 5 and heat it to circulate it. In this way, the drying of the processed object 4 can be promoted. The control unit 40 may also be a dedicated hardware circuit designed to realize the control of these clothing processing devices 100. In addition, the control unit 40 may also be used to realize the control of the clothing processing device 100 by executing the program stored in the memory through the processor, that is, through the cooperation of hardware and software.

[0046] [1-2. Basic operation of the clothes processing device]

[0047] Regarding the clothes treating apparatus 100 configured as above, the operation of the wrinkle smoothing operation will be described as an example. Figure 6 This is a flowchart of the wrinkle smoothing operation of the clothes treating apparatus 100 in this embodiment, and the flowchart will be described step by step.

[0048] Step 1: The user opens the door 3 of the clothes processing device 100 and places the processed object 4 such as clothes to be ironed on the hanging part 8 above the storage part 5. The user closes the door 3 after placing the clothes.

[0049] Step 2: The user operates the operation unit 41 located on the front surface of the door 3. First, the user uses the operation process setting button to set the operation process to be processed (in this embodiment, "ironing wrinkles"). Next, the user selects the condition setting corresponding to the operation process. Then, the user presses the start / pause button to start the ironing wrinkle operation.

[0050] Step 3: According to the user's setting, the temperature and treatment time of the storage part 5 are set by the control part 40, and the treatment operation starts. In addition, the swinging action of the hanging part 8 can also be set. In the wrinkle-smoothing operation, the swinging of the object 4 can promote the smoothing of wrinkles.

[0051] Step 4: The wrinkle smoothing operation is executed for a predetermined processing time corresponding to the setting.

[0052] Step 5: If the processing time has elapsed, the drying process is appropriately performed. If the drying process is completed, the control unit 40 performs a predetermined report to complete the wrinkle-smoothing operation.

[0053] As described above, the wrinkle-smoothing operation of the treated object 4 includes a steam supply process of placing the treated object 4 in the steam in the storage unit 5 and a drying process of subsequently performing air drying. As a result, the wrinkles of the fabric of the treated object 4 that is subjected to the wrinkle-smoothing process by the clothing processing device 100 are ironed and smoothed. In addition, the deodorizing effect brought by the steam is also exerted. Moreover, by performing drying, the user's ironing effort is reduced. Moreover, as long as the raw material setting is performed, different operating conditions can be set according to the raw material of the fabric in the steam supply process, so that the wrinkle-smoothing process can be performed more efficiently for the treated object 4 made of raw materials that are difficult to remove wrinkles.

[0054] [1-3. Control and function of door opening and closing]

[0055] The clothes treating apparatus 100 includes an opening and closing detection unit 42 for detecting the opening and closing of the door 3. Figure 1As shown, the opening and closing detection unit 42 is arranged at a predetermined position on the front surface of the main body close to the door 3. There is no particular restriction on the position where the opening and closing detection unit 42 is arranged as long as it is a position that can reliably detect the opening and closing of the door 3. In addition, in order to improve the reliability of detection, multiple switches can also be arranged as the opening and closing detection unit 42. The form of the opening and closing detection unit 42 is not particularly limited, and it can also be a mechanical switch such as a limit switch arranged on the side of the shell 2 or the side of the door 3, or it can also be a magnetic switch in which a magnet is arranged on one side of the shell 2 and the door 3, and a magnetic sensor is arranged on the other side. In addition, it is also possible that the opening and closing detection unit 42 detects the movement of the door 3 by detecting the state change between the closed state and the open state of the door 3, thereby detecting the opening and closing of the door 3. In addition, the opening and closing detection unit 42 can also detect the opening and closing of the door 3 by detecting the static position of the closed state or the open state of the door 3.

[0056] In this embodiment, two opening and closing detectors 42 are provided. One is a first opening and closing detector 42a composed of a limit switch provided on the front surface above the storage portion 5. The other is a second opening and closing detector 42b composed of a magnetic sensor provided on the front portion of the machine room 7 on the side opposite to the hinge of the door 3, and a magnet 42c is provided on the inner surface of the door 3 opposite to the magnetic sensor.

[0057] The door 3 has a function of a switch that connects the power supply by using the first opening and closing detection part 42a, that is, the door 3 also serves as a power switch. In addition, the power switch operated by the user may be limited to a power switch that depends only on at least one of the opening and closing of the door 3 detected by the opening and closing detection part 42. In other words, the clothes processing device 100 may not have any other means for connecting the power supply. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a power switch on the operation part 41 or the like.

[0058] The control unit 40 turns on the power of the clothes processing device 100 when at least one of the opening (opening) and closing (closing) of the door 3 is detected by the first opening and closing detection unit 42a. In addition, in the present embodiment, the following example is used for explanation: the door 3 is closed when the power of the clothes processing device 100 is turned off, and the opening operation and the closing operation of the door 3 are performed by the user as a set. Hereinafter, the opening operation and the closing operation of the door 3 are also collectively referred to as "opening and closing operation". The power of the clothes processing device 100 can be turned on by the user performing the opening and closing operation of the door 3. The time of power connection can also be either when the door 3 is opened or when it is closed. That is, in the present embodiment, as described above, the door 3 is closed when the power of the clothes processing device 100 is turned off, so the closed door 3 is opened, and then the control unit 40 turns on the power when the door 3 is closed. However, this is just an example, and the power supply may be connected when the door 3 is open, when the door 3 is closed, or when the door 3 is closed within a certain time after the door 3 is opened. The second opening and closing detection unit 42b can detect that the door 3 is reliably closed, and safety can also be improved. In addition, the control unit 40 may automatically disconnect the power supply after a predetermined time T at each operation moment as long as the user does not operate the door 3 or input to the operation unit 41.

[0059] In this way, the clothes processing device 100 is configured to temporarily open and close the door 3 when the user performs the processing operation, so that the power supply needs to be connected. Moreover, the control unit 40 allows the start of the processing operation when at least one of the opening and closing of the door 3 is detected by the opening and closing detection unit 42 within the predetermined time T1 before the start of the processing operation. The control unit 40 can also disconnect the power supply once the predetermined time T1 has passed, or lock the operation unit 41 so that the user cannot operate it (hereinafter, also referred to as "lock"). According to this structure, the clothes processing device 100 can be set to require the user to open and close the door 3 again. In addition, the method of locking the operation unit 41 can adopt various existing methods that are set to be impossible for the user to operate. The method of locking the operation unit 41 can be, for example, set to not respond (not perform the corresponding processing) even if the button of the operation unit 41 is pressed, or it can be that its display is eliminated in the operation unit 41 composed of a touch panel.

[0060] In the usual use process, once the user places the processed object 4 as a preparation for clothes processing, the processing setting is immediately performed and the processing operation is started. Therefore, the door 3 also serves as a power switch, and the operation of additionally connecting the power switch can be eliminated, so the convenience is good.

[0061] If the user places the object 4 to be processed in advance and time has passed, in order to connect the power, the general power switch connection operation is not performed, but the door 3 is forced to open and close. However, this can prompt the user to reconfirm the previously placed object 4 to be processed, and prompt the following checks: for example, due to the time that has passed, whether someone other than the user has received an object that does not need to be processed during this period. For example, for clothes made of soft raw materials that are not heat-resistant, special settings are required, so there is a possibility that the fabric or accessories will be damaged by shrinkage, deterioration, discoloration, etc., so it is necessary to pay attention.

[0062] For a generally careful user, this is an action performed before the processing operation, which can prevent forgetting the action. In addition, for an inattentive user, the operation and purpose of confirming / checking the storage object by opening the door 3 can be more effectively prompted by informing the user manual of the clothes processing device 100.

[0063] In addition, the control unit 40 also has a timing function such as a clock and a timer. Therefore, when the power is off, there is always a very small current flowing. Therefore, the clothes processing device 100 needs to be connected to the universal power socket with a power plug not shown in the figure, and there is always a small current flowing to the control unit 40. In this embodiment, the display of the operating unit 41 or the lighting of the action display light, etc., which can be seen by a general user to determine that the clothes processing device 100 can be operated and operated, or the state in operation is defined as power connection. In addition, in this embodiment, other states (including operation detection of the door 3, clock display state, etc.) are defined as power off.

[0064] The clothes treating apparatus 100 of the present disclosure will be described including functions other than the above-mentioned basic operation of the wrinkle smoothing operation. Figure 7 This is a more detailed flowchart of the wrinkle smoothing operation of the clothes treating apparatus 100 in this embodiment.

[0065] Step 10: The user opens the door 3 of the clothes processing device 100 and places the processed object 4 such as the clothes to be ironed on the hanging part 8 on the upper part of the storage part 5. After placing the processed object 4, the user closes the door 3. In addition, when the door 3 is opened, if the processed object 4 is placed in advance, the user checks whether the unprepared items are stored by someone other than the user, including reconfirming the previously placed processed object 4, and then closes the door 3. According to the user's opening and closing operation of the door 3, the power supply of the clothes processing device 100 is connected.

[0066] Step 11: The control unit 40 measures the time after the door 3 is closed as the initial standby. In the present embodiment, the predetermined time T1 (one minute as an example) is set as the time before the start of step 20, and step 20 is defined as the start of the processing operation. As long as the user immediately turns to the setting operation of step 20, there is no problem. However, for example, when the measured time exceeds one minute of the predetermined time T1, the power is turned off or the operating unit 41 is locked. That is, the predetermined time T1 is the time to allow the start of step 20, and the control unit 40, for example, repeatedly determines whether the measured time has passed the predetermined time T1. And, when the operating unit 41 is operated before the predetermined time T1 (for example, the operation process setting button is pressed), the control unit 40 enters the execution of step 20. That is, in this case, the door 3 is closed within the predetermined time T1 before the execution of step 20 (that is, the start of the processing operation), so the start of the processing operation is allowed. That is, allowing the start of the treatment operation means starting the treatment operation when at least one of the opening and closing of the door 3 is detected by the opening / closing detector 42 within a predetermined time T1 before starting the treatment operation.

[0067] On the other hand, when the predetermined time T1 has passed without operating the operation unit 41, the control unit 40 turns off the power supply or locks the operation unit 41. In other words, when the predetermined time T1 has passed without operating the operation unit 41, the control unit 40 does not allow the start of the processing operation, that is, prohibits the start of the processing operation. In the case where a long time has passed after the door 3 is closed in this way, it is also considered that the user has left the clothes processing device 100. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the user to open the door 3 and confirm the storage object again before starting the operation processing. In addition, the predetermined time T1 is not limited to 1 minute. The predetermined time T1 can be longer or shorter than 1 minute, and can be set to a specific time that the user can set. However, if the predetermined time T1 is too short, it is inconvenient, and if it is too long, the effect of prompting the confirmation of the processed object 4 is weakened. It is not preferable to set it to a relatively short time (for example, about 30 seconds) in which the user temporarily leaves the clothes processing device 100 and immediately returns. In addition, it is not preferable to set the predetermined time T1 to a relatively long time (for example, more than 10 minutes) in which it is considered that the user completely leaves the clothes processing device 100. Therefore, the predetermined time T1 is preferably, for example, not less than 1 minute and less than 10 minutes.

[0068] Step 20: The user operates the operation unit 41 located on the front surface of the door 3 within a predetermined time T1 (1 minute) after the door 3 is closed in step 10. First, the user sets the operation course to be processed (in this embodiment, "ironing wrinkles") using the operation course setting button. Next, the user selects the condition setting corresponding to the operation course. Then, the user presses the start / pause button to start the wrinkle-ironing operation.

[0069] Step 30: According to the user's setting in step 20, the temperature and processing time of the storage part 5 are set by the control unit 40, and the processing operation is started. In addition, the swinging action of the hanging part 8 can also be set. During the wrinkle smoothing operation, the swinging of the processed object 4 can promote the smoothing of wrinkles.

[0070] Step 40: The wrinkle smoothing operation is performed for a predetermined processing time corresponding to the setting.

[0071] Step 50: If the processing time has passed, the drying process is appropriately performed. If the drying process is completed, the control unit 40 performs a predetermined report to complete the wrinkle ironing operation. The control unit 40 automatically turns off the power after a predetermined time T, for example, 3 minutes. In addition, the predetermined time T is not limited to 3 minutes. The predetermined time T can be longer or shorter than 3 minutes, and can be set to a specific time that the user can set.

[0072] According to the processing operation based on the above process, the clothes processing device 100 can prompt the user to confirm the received processed object 4 before starting the processing operation. As a result, it is possible to prevent the clothes processing device 100 from performing useless operations on the processed processed object 4 or causing damage to the processed object 4 due to inappropriate processing. In other words, the processed object 4 such as clothes that the user wants to process can be processed reliably without waste, and it is possible to prevent the processed object 4 that does not need to be processed from being processed inadvertently.

[0073] [1-4. Effects, etc.]

[0074] As described above, in the present embodiment, the clothes processing device 100 includes a housing 1, which includes: a housing 2, which includes a storage portion 5 for storing the processed object 4 and an opening 2a on the front surface; and a door 3, which opens and closes the opening 2a. In addition, the clothes processing device 100 includes: an opening and closing detection portion 42, which detects the opening and closing of the door 3; and a control portion 40, which has a timing function and executes a processing operation for the processed object 4 in the storage portion 5. The control portion 40 allows the start of the processing operation when at least one of the opening and closing of the door 3 is detected by the opening and closing detection portion 42 within a predetermined time T1 before starting the processing operation.

[0075] According to this configuration, the clothes treating apparatus 100 can prompt the user to check the received treated object 4 before starting the treatment operation. This can prevent the clothes treating apparatus 100 from performing unnecessary operation on the treated object 4 or damaging the treated object 4 due to inappropriate treatment.

[0076] In this embodiment, the clothes processing device 100 further includes an operation unit 41 for accepting operations. Furthermore, the control unit 40 may start timing when the closure of the door 3 is detected by the opening and closing detection unit 42, and when a predetermined time T1 has passed without operating the operation unit 41, the power supply is turned off or the operation unit 41 is locked.

[0077] According to this configuration, the clothes treating apparatus 100 can be configured such that, when the predetermined time T1 has elapsed after the door 3 has been closed, the user must perform the opening and closing operation of the door 3 again.

[0078] In the present embodiment, the control unit 40 may turn on the power supply when at least one of the opening and closing of the door 3 is detected by the opening / closing detection unit 42, and the door 3 may be configured to also function as a power switch.

[0079] According to this configuration, the user can avoid the need for an additional operation of turning on the power switch, thereby improving convenience.

[0080] In the present embodiment, the clothes treating apparatus 100 may limit the power switch to only the power switch depending on at least one of the opening and closing of the door 3 detected by the opening and closing detector 42 .

[0081] According to this configuration, it is not necessary to provide a power switch on the operation unit 41 or the like, and the manufacturing cost of the clothes treating apparatus 100 can be reduced.

[0082] The control method of the clothes treating device 100 of the present embodiment includes the following steps: the control unit 40 starts timing when the closing of the door 3 is detected by the opening and closing detection unit 42. In addition, the control method of the clothes treating device 100 of the present embodiment includes the following steps: the control unit 40 turns off the power supply or locks the operation unit 41 when the predetermined time T1 has passed without operating the operation unit 41.

[0083] According to this control method, in the clothes treating apparatus 100, it is possible to configure so that the user must perform the opening and closing operation of the door 3 again after the predetermined time T1 has elapsed since the door 3 was closed.

[0084] (Other embodiments)

[0085] As described above, the first embodiment is described as an example of the technology in the present disclosure. However, the technology in the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and can also be applied to embodiments formed by changes, replacements, additions, omissions, etc. In addition, the components described in the first embodiment can also be combined to form a new embodiment.

[0086] Therefore, other embodiments are exemplified below.

[0087] In the first embodiment, as an example of the clothes processing device 100, the following structure is described: the door 3 has the function of a power switch, and the opening and closing detection unit 42 detects at least one of the opening and closing of the door 3 to connect the power. However, this is not limited to this. As also described in the basic structure, the power switch may be provided on the operation unit 41, etc., and the detection performed by the opening and closing detection unit 42 may be a function of an opening and closing check that only closes the door 3 and disconnects the power after a predetermined time T1. As long as the clothes processing device 100 has an opening and closing check function before the start of the processing operation, it can prompt the user to reconfirm the stored processed objects 4 and check the stored objects.

[0088] In the first embodiment, the opening and closing detection unit 42 is exemplified by a limit switch and a magnetic sensor, but is not limited thereto. For example, the opening and closing detection unit 42 may detect the door 3 using an optical sensor such as an electrostatic switch or infrared rays, or the door 3 may be set to an automatic opening and closing type and a stepping motor driving the door 3 may be used to detect the door 3. In addition, the opening and closing detection unit 42 may be an opening and closing detection unit that detects a position, or an opening and closing detection unit that detects a movement, etc., which can reliably detect the opening and closing action or the opening and closing state of the door 3, that is, the opening and closing of the door 3.

[0089] In addition, in Embodiment 1, it is described that the timing of power connection may be either when the door 3 is opened or when it is closed. However, it is also conceivable that the door 3 is left open, so, for example, when the door 3 is open, only the internal lighting is turned on and extinguished after a predetermined time T, and when the door 3 is closed, the power is connected together with the measurement of the predetermined time T1 to start the processing operation.

[0090] The processing operation performed on the processed object 4 in the storage section 5 is not limited to ironing wrinkles, but also includes all processing that can be performed on clothes, such as deodorization, drying, and adding fragrance.

[0091] In Embodiment 1, it is described that, as an example of the operation on the operation unit 41, when the operation course setting button is pressed before the predetermined time T1 elapses, the control unit 40 proceeds to the execution of step 20. However, this is only an example, and the operation on the operation unit 41 during the counting of the predetermined time T1 may be the pressing of another button or the contact with the operation unit 41 formed of a touch panel.

[0092] In Embodiment 1, the control unit 40 has a timing function and performs processing operations. However, the control unit of the present disclosure having a timing function and performing processing operations is not limited to this structure, and may also have a structure including: a timing unit having a timing function; and a processing operation unit that performs processing operations.

[0093] Industrial Applicability

[0094] The present disclosure can be applied to a household or business clothing treatment device that performs treatment on clothing or other processed objects in a storage unit. Specifically, for example, the present disclosure can be applied to a clothing treatment device that hangs and stores processed objects, and irons wrinkles on the fabric of the processed objects after wearing, folding and storing, washing, and washing and drying.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, in, The clothes processing device comprises: The box body comprises: a housing having a receiving portion for receiving a processed object and an opening on a front surface; and a door for opening and closing the opening; an opening and closing detection unit that detects opening and closing of the door; and A control unit having a timing function for executing a processing operation on the processed object in the receiving unit, The control unit permits the start of the processing operation when at least one of the opening and closing of the door is detected by the opening / closing detection unit within a predetermined time before the start of the processing operation.

2. The clothes treating device according to claim 1, in, The clothes processing device further includes an operation unit for accepting operations. The control unit starts timing when the closing of the door is detected by the opening / closing detection unit, and turns off power or locks the operation unit when the predetermined time has elapsed without the operation of the operation unit.

3. The clothes treating device according to claim 1 or 2, in, The control unit turns on the power supply when at least one of the opening and the closing of the door is detected by the opening and closing detection unit, The door is configured to also serve as a power switch.

4. The clothes treating device according to claim 3, in, The power switch is limited to depend only on a case where at least one of the opening and the closing of the door is detected by the opening and closing detection section.

5. A method for controlling a clothes processing device, which is the method for controlling a clothes processing device according to claim 1, in, The clothes processing device further includes an operation unit for accepting operations. The control method of the clothes processing device comprises the following steps: The control unit starts timing when the closing of the door is detected by the opening and closing detection unit; The control unit turns off the power supply or locks the operation unit when the predetermined time has elapsed without the operation on the operation unit.

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