Liquid tank device, clothes treatment device, and method for attaching and detaching liquid tank

Abstract

The invention provides a liquid tank device, a clothes treating apparatus, and a method of attaching and detaching a liquid tank. A liquid tank device according to an embodiment 1 is provided with: a detachable water supply tank (15) for storing water; a tank accommodating part (81) for accommodating the water supply tank (15); and a guide section (83) that is provided in the tank housing section (81) and that restricts the attachment / detachment direction of the water supply tank (15). The water supply tank (15) is connected so as to be able to communicate with the outside in a state of being attached to the tank housing section (81). The guide part (83) is configured so as to limit the water supply tank (15) during the installation of the water supply tank (15) so that the water supply tank (15) moves laterally within the tank housing part (81) and then moves vertically downward. Furthermore, the guide part (83) is configured to restrict the water supply tank (15) to move vertically upward during the separation process of the water supply tank (15), and then move laterally in the tank accommodating part (81).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a liquid tank device having a detachable liquid tank for storing liquid and a clothes treating device for supplying moisture to a treated object. Background Art

[0002] The laundry processing device described in Patent Document 1 includes: a cabinet having a storage space for storing laundry; a hot air supply device that supplies hot air to the storage space; and a steam generating device that supplies steam to the storage space. The laundry processing device described in Patent Document 1 also includes: a water supply portion that is rotatably provided at a predetermined portion of the cabinet; and a water supply unit that receives water supplied to the steam generating device. The water supply unit supplies water from the water supply portion to the steam generating device by rotating the water supply portion.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Chinese Patent No. 102099523 Summary of the invention

[0006] The present invention provides a tank device, a clothes treating device and a tank disassembly method which can suppress liquid from spilling from a tank and suppress an excess load from being applied to a connection portion of the tank during the disassembly process of the tank.

[0007] A liquid tank device of one embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a liquid tank for storing liquid and capable of being assembled and disassembled; a tank housing portion for housing the liquid tank; and a guide portion, which is disposed in the tank housing portion and limits the assembly and disassembly direction of the liquid tank. The liquid tank is connected in a manner that allows it to communicate with the outside when installed in the tank housing portion. The guide portion is configured to restrict during the installation process of the liquid tank so that the liquid tank moves laterally in the tank housing portion and then moves vertically downward, and to restrict during the detachment process of the liquid tank so that the liquid tank moves vertically upward and then moves laterally in the tank housing portion.

[0008] A clothes treating device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: the liquid tank device described above; and a water supply device that supplies water to a treated object. The liquid tank is a water supply tank that stores water supplied to the water supply device.

[0009] A clothing treatment device in one form of the present disclosure comprises: a housing portion that houses a treated object; a steam supply device that supplies steam into the housing portion; and a liquid tank device that houses a water supply tank for storing water supplied to the steam supply device and a drain tank for storing condensed water generated during operation. The liquid tank device comprises: a tank housing portion that houses a water supply tank and a drain tank in a detachable manner; and a guide portion that is disposed in the tank housing portion and limits the disassembly direction of the water supply tank. The water supply tank is connected in a manner that allows it to communicate with the steam supply device when installed in the tank housing portion. The guide portion is configured to restrict during the installation of the water supply tank so that the water supply tank moves laterally in the tank housing portion and then moves vertically downward, and to restrict during the detachment of the water supply tank so that the water supply tank moves vertically upward and then moves laterally in the tank housing portion.

[0010] A method for disassembling and assembling a liquid tank according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a method for disassembling and assembling a liquid tank in a liquid tank device. The liquid tank device comprises: a liquid tank, which is used to store liquid and is detachable; a tank housing portion, which houses the liquid tank; and a guide portion, which is disposed in the tank housing portion and limits the disassembly and assembly direction of the liquid tank, the liquid tank being connected in a manner that allows it to communicate with the outside when installed in the tank housing portion. The method for disassembling and assembling the liquid tank includes the following method as a method for installing the liquid tank: the liquid tank is restricted by the guide portion, moves laterally in the tank housing portion, and then moves vertically downward to be installed. The method for disassembling and assembling the liquid tank includes the following method as a method for detaching the liquid tank: the liquid tank is restricted by the guide portion, moves vertically upward, and then moves laterally in the tank housing portion to be detached.

[0011] The liquid tank device, clothes treating device and liquid tank detaching method of the present disclosure can suppress liquid from spilling from the liquid tank or suppress excessive load from being applied to the connection part of the liquid tank during the detaching process of the liquid tank for storing liquid. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic perspective view of the clothes treating device in the first embodiment.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic perspective view of the clothes processing apparatus in Embodiment 1, in which a machine room can be seen.

[0014] Figure 3 It is a side cross-sectional view of the clothes treating device in Embodiment 1.

[0015] 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.

[0016] Figure 5 1 is a schematic diagram of an operation unit of the clothes treating apparatus in Embodiment 1.

[0017] Figure 6 This is a flowchart of the wrinkle smoothing operation of the clothes treating apparatus in the first embodiment.

[0018] Figure 7 It is a perspective view of the vicinity of the tank housing portion of the clothes treating apparatus in the first embodiment.

[0019] Figure 8 This is a plan cross-sectional view of a main part of the tank housing portion of the clothes treating device in the first embodiment.

[0020] Fig. 9 It is a side cross-sectional view of the tank housing portion of the clothes treating device in Embodiment 1.

[0021] Fig.10 It is a side view of the water supply tank of the clothes treating apparatus in Embodiment 1.

[0022] Fig.11 It is a side cross-sectional view of the liquid tank device of the clothes treating apparatus in Embodiment 1.

[0023] Fig. 12A It is a side cross-sectional view showing the process of attaching and detaching the water supply tank of the clothes treating apparatus in the first embodiment.

[0024] Fig. 12B It is a side cross-sectional view showing the process of attaching and detaching the water supply tank of the clothes treating apparatus in the first embodiment.

[0025] Fig. 12C It is a side cross-sectional view showing the process of attaching and detaching the water supply tank of the clothes treating apparatus in the first embodiment.

[0026] Fig.12D It is a side cross-sectional view showing the process of attaching and detaching the water supply tank of the clothes treating apparatus in the first embodiment.

[0027] Fig.12E It is a side cross-sectional view showing the process of attaching and detaching the water supply tank of the clothes treating apparatus in the first embodiment.

[0028] Fig.13 2 is a side sectional view of a liquid tank device of a clothes treating device according to another embodiment 1.

[0029] Fig.14 2 is a side sectional view of a liquid tank device of a clothes treating device according to another embodiment 2.

[0030] Fig.15A It is a side cross-sectional view showing the disassembly and assembly process of the water supply tank of the clothes treating device according to another embodiment 2.

[0031] Fig. 15B It is a side cross-sectional view showing the disassembly and assembly process of the water supply tank of the clothes treating device according to another embodiment 2.

[0032] Description of Reference Numerals

[0033] 1. Box; 2. Shell; 3. Door; 3a. Sealing member; 4. Object to be processed; 4a. Hanger; 5. Accommodation part; 5a. Shell; 6. Air handling device; 7. Machine room; 8. Hanging part (holding part); 8a. Shelf (holding part); 9. Air heating part; 10. Dehumidification part; 11. Air supply part; 11a. Fan; 11b. Motor; 12. Air supply path; 12a. Inlet; 12b. Blowing outlet; 13. Steam supply device; 14. Water supply part; 14a. Connecting part; 14b. Water supply pump; 14c, water supply pipe; 15, water supply tank; 15a, decorative plate; 15b, tank top surface; 15c, tank bottom surface; 15d, rear lower end; 16, steam generating unit; 16a, container; 16b, water heating unit; 17, steam ejection unit; 17a, steam piping; 17b, ejection port; 18, drainage tank; 19, water collection unit; 20, drainage pump; 30, ventilation port; 31, opening and closing device; 40, control unit; 41, operation unit; 42, opening and closing detection unit; 50, water level detection unit; 80, liquid tank device; 8 1. Tank storage part; 81a. Upper surface of storage part; 82. Tank connection part; 82a. Water channel opening and closing valve; 82b. Sealing member; 83. Guide part; 83a. 1st upper guide; 83b. 1st lower guide; 83c. 2nd lower guide; 83d. 2nd upper guide; 83e. 3rd lower guide; 83f. 3rd upper guide; 83g. 4th upper guide; 83h. 5th upper guide; 83j. 6th upper guide; 84. Water supply connection part; 84a. Water supply opening and closing valve; 85. Protrusion ; 85a, the first protrusion; 85b, the second protrusion; 85c, the third protrusion; 100, the clothes processing device; A, the dotted circle; B, the arrow (the moving direction of the water supply tank); D1, the gap between the second protrusion and the third protrusion; D2, the gap between the fifth upper guide and the sixth upper guide; D3, the gap between the sixth upper guide and the rear surface of the tank receiving portion; L1, the length of the second protrusion; L2, the length of the third protrusion; L3, the length of the fifth upper guide; L4, the length of the sixth upper guide; T, the vertex. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] (Insights, etc. that form the basis of this disclosure)

[0035] In order to iron out the wrinkles on the fabric of the processed object such as clothes, spraying high-temperature steam on the wrinkled part, such as a steam iron, is an effective means. In the clothes processing device of the prior art, the processed object is suspended and placed in the steam. In the clothes processing device, a steam unit for generating steam and an air processing device for supplying air are arranged below the receiving part for receiving the processed object, and the humidified air convects and circulates in the receiving part. At this time, the water supply tank for storing water supplied to the steam unit is detachably arranged. And the water supply tank is arranged on the front surface of the machine room arranged at the lower part of the clothes processing device. Generally speaking, when disassembling the water supply tank, the lower part of the water supply tank is used as a fulcrum, the upper part is pulled forward to rotate the water supply tank, and then it is disassembled by tilting and pulling. When installing the water supply tank, the water supply tank is tilted to load the lower part first, and then the upper part is pressed inward to rotate the water supply tank to install. This is because there is no space above to lift the water supply tank, but when the water supply tank is tilted during disassembly, there is a possibility that the stored water will spill or unreasonable force in the tilting direction will be applied to the connection portion provided at the bottom of the water supply tank. In addition, the same problem may also occur in a detachable drainage tank for storing condensed water generated when the humidified air in the storage portion is dehumidified to dry the processed object.

[0036] Therefore, the inventors have focused on suppressing the occurrence of troubles associated with the attachment and detachment of liquid tanks such as a water supply tank and a drain tank, and have provided the subject matter of the present disclosure.

[0037] 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 already known matters or repeated descriptions of substantially the same structures may be omitted.

[0038] 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.

[0039] (Implementation Method 1)

[0040] Below, use Figure 1 to Figure 15B Implementation method 1 will be described.

[0041] [1-1. Basic structure of clothes processing device]

[0042] Figure 1 1 is a schematic perspective view of the clothes treating apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment. Figure 2 Is 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 1The 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.

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, the clothes processing device 100 includes a storage portion 5 and a liquid tank device 80. The housing 1 of the clothes processing device 100 includes: a shell 2 having an opening on the front surface; and a door 3, which opens and closes the opening. 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 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 closing of the door 3, ensuring airtightness.

[0044] 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 in the front part of the lower space in the box body 1. In addition, the water supply tank 15 and the drainage tank 18 each constitute an example of a liquid tank of the present disclosure. Figure 2 As shown, a machine room 7 containing 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 object 4 includes all fiber products such as handkerchiefs, towels, cloth bags and other small objects in addition to clothes worn by people and all small objects.

[0045] A hanging portion 8 for hanging a hanger 4a on which a processed object 4 is hung is disposed at an upper portion of the storage portion 5. The hanging portion 8 may also be provided with a swing mechanism for swinging the suspended processed object 4. In addition, a shelf 8a or hook for holding small items may also be provided in the storage portion 5, and these components including the hanging portion 8 are used to hold the processed object 4 in the storage portion 5, and are referred to as a holding portion. An air treatment device 6 for heating, dehumidifying and circulating the air in the storage portion 5 and a steam supply device 13 for supplying steam to the storage portion 5 are disposed in the machine room 7. The steam supply device 13 constitutes an example of a moisture supply device of the present disclosure for supplying moisture to the processed object 4. In addition, the moisture here is not limited to water, and may also be water in which a substance having a specific effect is dissolved (for example, water containing a sterilizing component, water containing an aromatic component).

[0046] Figure 3 is a side sectional view of the clothes processing device 100 in this embodiment. Figure 3As 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.

[0047] like Figure 3 As shown, the clothes processing apparatus 100 includes an air processing apparatus 6 and a steam supply apparatus 13. The air processing apparatus 6 and the steam supply apparatus 13 are installed in a 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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 efficiently and with power saving.

[0051] 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 connection part 14a is used as the structure of the water supply unit 14 (steam supply device 13), and it can also be used as the structure of the liquid tank device 80. The water level detection unit 50 is arranged between the connection part 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] like Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 1 , the control unit 40 for controlling the operation of the clothes processing device 100 is disposed in any place such as the space above the rear of the storage unit 5. Also, the operation unit 41 for setting the operation of the clothes processing device 100 is disposed on the front surface of the door 3. Figure 1 As shown, the opening and closing detector 42 for detecting the opening and closing 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 detector for detecting the temperature in the storage part 5 can also be set at a predetermined position such as the inner wall of the storage part 5.

[0054] 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 treatment 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 treatment condition, the raw material setting of the treated object 4 can be set. In addition, for the power switch, an independent button can be set on the operation unit 41. In addition, the power switch can be a structure in which the power is connected by the user touching a certain part of the operation unit 41 to detect static electricity, or a structure in which the power is connected by the detection of the opening and closing detection unit 42 of the door 3. It can also be a structure in which the operation unit 41 is automatically disconnected if there is no user operation within a predetermined time.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] In addition, the control unit 40 may perform a drying process after the steam supply process in the wrinkle smoothing operation by operating the air treatment device 6 to dehumidify and heat the air in the storage unit 5 and circulate it. This can promote drying of the treated object 4.

[0058] [1-2. Basic operation of the clothes processing device]

[0059] Regarding the clothes treating apparatus 100 configured as above, the operation of the wrinkle smoothing operation will be described as an example. Figure 6This 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.

[0060] 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.

[0061] 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.

[0062] 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.

[0063] Step 4: The wrinkle smoothing operation is executed for a predetermined processing time corresponding to the setting.

[0064] 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.

[0065] 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 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 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.

[0066] [1-3. Structure of the liquid tank device, method of disassembling and assembling the liquid tank, and its function]

[0067] The structure of the liquid tank device 80, the method for disassembling and assembling the water supply tank 15 in the liquid tank device 80, and the function thereof are described in detail. Figure 1 As shown, the liquid tank device 80 is arranged at the front of the lower space in the box body 1.

[0068] [1-3-1. Structure of liquid tank device]

[0069] Figure 7It is a perspective view of the vicinity of the tank housing portion 81 of the clothes treating apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment, and shows a state in which the water supply tank 15 and the drain tank 18 are detached from the liquid tank device 80 . Figure 8 This is a plan cross-sectional view of the main part of the tank storage unit 81, showing the two-dimensional Figure 7 EE section in the stereogram. Fig. 9 is a side sectional view of the tank housing portion 81, showing a two-dimensional Figure 7 CC section in the stereogram. Fig.10 It is a side view of the water supply tank 15, and only the water supply connection portion 84 and the water supply on-off valve 84a are shown in side cross-section. Fig.11 It is a side cross-sectional view of the liquid tank device 80 , and schematically shows a state in which the water supply tank 15 is mounted in the tank accommodation portion 81 .

[0070] As described above, the liquid tank device 80 includes the tank storage portion 81 in addition to the water supply tank 15 and the drainage tank 18. Figure 1 As shown, the water supply tank 15 is installed in the left area of ​​the tank storage portion 81, and the drainage tank 18 is installed in the right area. Figure 7 As shown, if the water supply tank 15 and the drain tank 18 are separated, the tank storage portion 81 can be seen. In addition, in this embodiment, the water supply tank 15 side is mainly described, and the drain tank 18 also stores condensed water when separated, and the structure of the water supply tank 15 side can be applied.

[0071] exist Figure 7 In the embodiment, the tank connection part 82 constituting the connection part 14a of the water supply part 14 is provided on the lower surface of the tank accommodation part 81, and the plurality of guide parts 83 are provided on the lower surface and the inner side of the side wall of the tank accommodation part 81. The plurality of guide parts 83 restrict the installation and removal directions of the water supply tank 15 and the drainage tank 18.

[0072] In this embodiment, as an example, the plurality of guides 83 include a first upper guide 83a, a first lower guide 83b, a second lower guide 83c, a second upper guide 83d, and a third lower guide 83e. Specifically, in the area on the left side of the tank storage portion 81 where the water supply tank 15 is installed, the first upper guide 83a is provided on the upper part of the left and right side walls. In addition, the first lower guide 83b is provided on the left and right sides of the tank connection portion 82 on the lower surface. Moreover, as shown in FIG. Figure 8 As shown in FIG. 1 , a second lower guide 83c is provided inside the first lower guide 83b provided on the left and right sides so as to surround the tank connection portion 82. In addition, in the area where the water supply and drainage tank 18 is installed on the right side of the tank storage portion 81, as shown in FIG. Figure 7 As shown, a second upper guide 83d is provided at the rear upper portion of the left and right side walls, and a third lower guide 83e is provided at the left and right of the tank connection portion 82 on the lower surface.

[0073] like Fig. 9 As shown, the upper surface 81a of the housing portion of the tank housing portion 81 is formed to be inclined downward toward the rear. The tank connection portion 82 provided on the lower surface includes a water circuit opening and closing valve 82a. The water circuit opening and closing valve 82a is forced upward to prevent the water in the water supply pipe 14c from flowing back or leaking. In addition, the front portion (left side of the drawing) of the first lower guide 83b is formed as a steeper upward slope, and the portion closer to the rear than the vertex T formed higher than the tank connection portion 82 is formed as a relatively gentle downward slope. The second lower guide 83c is formed at the same height as the tank connection portion 82.

[0074] like Fig.10 As shown, the water supply tank 15 is provided with a decorative plate 15a on the front surface. The tank top surface 15b is formed to be inclined downward toward the rear, and is formed to be substantially parallel to the upper surface 81a of the storage portion when installed in the tank storage portion 81. A water supply port with a cover (not shown) for supplying water from a tap water pipe or the like is provided on the tank top surface 15b. The tank bottom surface 15c is formed at a position slightly above the lowest end of the water supply tank 15.

[0075] When the water supply tank 15 is installed, the water supply connection part 84 that is engaged with the tank connection part 82 is provided on the tank bottom surface 15c. The front end of the water supply connection part 84 is formed at a position slightly above the lower end of the water supply tank 15. Thus, even if the water supply tank 15 is placed on a sink or the ground when water is supplied from a tap, the front end of the water supply connection part 84 will not contact the sink, etc., and the occurrence of poor connection with the tank connection part 82 can be suppressed. The water supply connection part 84 includes a water supply on-off valve 84a. The water supply on-off valve 84a is forced downward so that the water in the water supply tank 15 does not leak.

[0076] exist Figure 4 The connection part 14a of the water supply part 14 in the steam supply device 13 described in the figure includes the tank connection part 82 of the tank storage part 81 and the water supply connection part 84 of the water supply tank 15, which are configured in a watertight connection manner via a sealing member 82b such as an O-ring. In addition, the water passage opening and closing valve 82a and the water supply opening and closing valve 84a provided in each of the respective interiors open their respective closed openings by pressing each other up and down when the water supply connection part 84 is connected to the tank connection part 82. As a result, the water supply tank 15 is connected to the water supply pipe 14c.

[0077] Furthermore, the water supply tank 15 is provided with a protrusion 85 that contacts the guide portion 83 that restricts movement during assembly and disassembly. In the present embodiment, as an example of the protrusion 85, a short straight first protrusion 85a is longitudinally provided at the rear upper portion of the outer side of both sides. The water supply tank 15 is formed to have a size with a small gap relative to the side wall of the tank accommodating portion 81. Furthermore, the first upper guide 83a of the tank accommodating portion 81 and the first protrusion 85a are formed in a positional relationship of contacting each other in the gap.

[0078] In the liquid tank device 80 constructed as described above, Fig.11 As shown, the water supply tank 15 is installed so as to communicate with the water supply pipe 14c on the main body side at the tank housing portion 81.

[0079] [1-3-2. Disassembly and assembly method of liquid tank and its function]

[0080] For Fig.11 The water supply tank 15 thus installed is used to disassemble and detach the water supply tank 15 relative to the tank receiving portion 81. Figures 12A to 12E Describe the process in detail. Figures 12A to 12E It is a side cross-sectional view showing the process of attaching and detaching the water supply tank, and schematically shows the positional relationship between the water supply tank 15 and the tank housing portion 81 .

[0081] First, the process of installing the water supply tank 15 is described. Fig. 12A In this way, the user inserts the water supply tank 15 supplied with a predetermined amount of tap water or the like into the tank receiving portion 81 from the front without tilting it. At this time, the height position is uncertain, and there is a possibility that the tank top surface 15b contacts the upper surface 81a of the receiving portion at the top, or that the rear lower end 15d of the water supply tank 15 contacts the upper slope of the front portion of the first lower guide 83b at the bottom. However, if the water supply tank 15 is at the top, it is guided by the tilt of the upper surface 81a of the receiving portion, and if it is at the bottom, it is guided by the tilt of the first lower guide 83b, roughly as shown in FIG. Fig. 12A In this way, the rear lower end 15d of the water supply tank 15 is placed on the downward slope of the first lower guide 83b. If the user directly inserts the water supply tank 15 while keeping this state unchanged, the water supply tank 15 moves laterally obliquely in the direction of arrow B. That is, the water supply tank 15 moves laterally obliquely downward relative to the depth direction of the tank accommodating portion 81. In the present embodiment, the first lower guide 83b is formed to be obliquely downward, so it becomes an oblique lateral movement, but it does not necessarily need to be inclined, and it basically becomes a lateral movement. That is to say, the lateral movement shown here is defined as a movement in a direction that includes not only a vertical direction component but also a horizontal direction (depth direction) component, that is, a movement in a direction that includes at least a horizontal direction (depth direction) component. In addition, hereinafter, lateral movement will also be referred to as "lateral movement".

[0082] Since the first lower guide 83b is formed to be inclined downward, the water supply tank 15 can be easily moved in the direction of arrow B due to the corresponding weight including water. Therefore, the user can easily move the water supply tank 15 horizontally to a degree of appropriate balance. Moreover, in the present embodiment, from the middle of the horizontal movement, the water supply connection part 84 approaches the second lower guide 83c, so the user can slightly tilt the water supply tank 15 forward and place the water supply connection part 84 on the second lower guide 83c. Thus, the weight of the water supply tank 15 can be supported by the first lower guide 83b and the second lower guide 83c. Thus, the user can insert the water supply tank 15 without supporting the weight of the water supply tank 15.

[0083] In addition, the inclination set in the guide portion 83 is not particularly limited. However, as long as the tank capacity is such that it can be carried by one hand, such as a household clothes processing device, it is preferably specified as follows. That is, in the case where the weight when installed is greater than the weight when removed, such as the water supply tank 15, it is preferred to have an inclination within 10 degrees upward to 45 degrees downward in the installation direction. In addition, in the case where the weight when removed is greater than the weight when installed, such as the drainage tank 18, it is preferred to have an inclination within 45 degrees upward to 30 degrees downward in the removal direction.

[0084] Then, if Fig. 12B As shown in FIG. 1 , when the water supply tank 15 is moved laterally to a position almost accommodated in the tank accommodation portion 81, the first protrusion 85a contacts the first upper guide 83a. Also, the first lower guide 83b on which the rear lower end 15d of the water supply tank 15 is placed becomes the terminal at approximately this time, and the support of the water supply tank 15 by the first lower guide 83b is shifted to the first upper guide 83a. Thereafter, the water supply tank 15 is inserted with the first protrusion 85a supported by the first upper guide 83a.

[0085] If the water supply tank 15 is further inserted and moved laterally along the downward slope of the first upper guide 83a, Fig. 12C As shown, the water supply tank 15 is inserted to the deepest state. At this stage, the water supply connection part 84 provided on the tank bottom surface 15c is located directly above the tank connection part 82. At the same time, the extension direction of the first upper guide 83a changes to the vertical direction, and the first protrusion 85a becomes a state without support from below. As a result, the water supply tank 15 moves vertically downward as if falling. The distance it moves downward is very small, and it encounters resistance and slows down due to the sealing component 82b provided on the tank connection part 82. The water supply tank 15 falls smoothly, and the water supply connection part 84 is connected to the tank connection part 82 watertightly. Inside, the water supply on-off valve 84a of the water supply connection part 84 and the water channel on-off valve 82a of the tank connection part 82 push each other, and the openings on both sides are opened.

[0086] After going through the above process, Fig.11As shown, the water supply part 14 is connected at the connection part 14a, and the installation of the water supply tank 15 is completed.

[0087] As in the present embodiment, when the water supply tank 15 is installed, as long as the first protrusion 85a is in contact with the first upper guide 83a, the water supply tank 15 can be prevented from moving forward. Therefore, when detaching, the user needs to intentionally lift the water supply tank 15 upward, which can prevent the water supply tank 15 from accidentally falling off. In other words, even if the water supply tank 15 is accidentally pulled forward, or the water supply tank 15 is tilted forward due to the transportation of the clothes processing device 100, the water supply tank 15 is not easy to fall off, and the convenience is good in terms of safety. In addition, even if the water supply tank 15 is tilted forward and has a shape with the center of gravity forward, the guide portion 83 can lock the water supply tank 15 so that the water supply tank 15 does not fall forward, and the degree of freedom in the design of the liquid tank device 80 and the clothes processing device 100 is improved.

[0088] In addition, although the vertical downward direction recorded here basically does not include movement in the horizontal direction, it does not mean the absolute vertical downward direction, and also includes a slight deviation from the vertical downward direction. For example, the clothing processing device 100 itself is allowed to tilt, or the clothing processing device 100 is allowed to tilt due to the margin and deviation during assembly, or even a slight tilt caused by the inclination during component molding, etc. That is, the vertical downward direction recorded here specifically refers to a difference within ±5 degrees from the absolute vertical downward direction (270 degrees), preferably within ±3 degrees, and more preferably within ±1 degree.

[0089] In addition, the vertical top described below does not refer to the absolute vertical top, but also includes the situation of slightly deviating from the vertical top. That is, specifically, the vertical top described below refers to the difference within ±5 degrees from the absolute vertical top (90 degrees), preferably within ±3 degrees, and more preferably within ±1 degree.

[0090] Next, the process of detaching the water supply tank 15 will be described.

[0091] The detachment of the water supply tank 15 is in the opposite direction to the installation. However, the first upper guide 83a is not formed in a manner to restrict the upward movement. In addition, there is also resistance caused by the sealing member 82b provided in the tank connection portion 82, and there is also a slight tendency to restrict when the user lifts the water supply tank 15. Therefore, when the water supply tank 15 is lifted by the user, Fig.12D As shown, the tank moves vertically upward until the tank top surface 15b contacts the storage portion upper surface 81a.

[0092] At this time, the connection part 14a is separated, but the water supply on-off valve 84a immediately closes the opening of the water supply connection part 84 of the water supply tank 15. At the same time, the water channel on-off valve 82a immediately closes the opening of the tank connection part 82 of the water supply pipe 14c. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the water remaining in the water supply tank 15 and the water supply pipe 14c from overflowing.

[0093] Afterwards, the upper surface 81a of the receiving portion becomes the guide portion 83. Fig.12E As shown, the water supply tank 15 is pulled out obliquely upward while the tank top surface 15b is kept in contact with the upper surface 81a of the receiving portion, and the water supply tank 15 is moved obliquely. In this embodiment, the upper surface 81a of the receiving portion is formed obliquely, so it is moved obliquely, but it does not necessarily need to be inclined, and it is basically moved laterally. That is, as in the case of installation, the lateral movement shown here is defined as movement in a direction that includes not only a vertical component but also a horizontal component (that is, movement in a direction that includes at least a horizontal component).

[0094] As a supplement, the upper surface 81a of the receiving portion may also be used as the guide portion 83 during insertion. Specifically, the user may move the water supply tank 15 laterally along the upper surface 81a of the receiving portion regardless of the weight of the water supply tank 15, insert the water supply tank 15 to the deepest position, and then move the water supply tank 15 vertically downward to install the water supply tank 15.

[0095] That is, during the assembly and disassembly process of the water supply tank 15, the plurality of guides 83 that restrict the assembly and disassembly direction of the water supply tank 15 restrict the movement range of the water supply tank 15 and guide the water supply connection part 84 to be connected to the tank connection part 82. There is no need to strictly restrict the movement route, and a certain degree of leeway is allowed within the range where the water supply tank 15 does not tilt significantly. In this way, if there is a certain degree of freedom in the movement route of the water supply tank 15, it is easier for the user to assemble and disassemble the water supply tank 15.

[0096] According to the structure and disassembly method of the liquid tank device 80 provided in the clothes processing device 100 described above, when the water supply tank 15 is disassembled, the water supply connection part 84 and the tank connection part 82 are connected or separated in the connection part 14a of the water supply part 14. In addition, the water supply tank 15 is disassembled by moving it in the vertical direction (vertically above or vertically below), so that it can be suppressed that unreasonable forces in the tilting direction and the rotation direction are applied to the water supply opening and closing valve 84a included in the water supply connection part 84 and the water channel opening and closing valve 82a included in the tank connection part 82. As a result, the durability of the connection part 14a can be improved, and the occurrence of bad conditions such as poor connection and water leakage can be suppressed.

[0097] In addition, when the water supply tank 15 is installed, it will not tilt significantly, and the shaking of the water surface inside can also be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress water from spilling from the opening for water supply or water discharge provided in the upper part, and the water storage capacity of the water supply tank 15 can be set to be larger. In addition, the user can easily and safely remove the water supply tank 15.

[0098] In addition, the drain tank 18 may not have a connection portion that requires watertightness, such as the connection portion 14a of the water supply portion 14. However, by restricting the disassembly and assembly method in the same manner as the water supply tank 15, the drain tank 18 will not tilt significantly when detached, and the shaking of the water surface inside can also be suppressed. Therefore, as with the water supply tank 15, the user can safely and easily disassemble and assemble without spilling the stored water. In addition, in the present embodiment, an example of restricting the disassembly and assembly direction is also described for the drain tank 18, as with the water supply tank 15. That is, in the present embodiment, the drain tank 18 is also described as a liquid tank that is an example of a liquid tank constituting the present invention. However, the liquid tank device of the present invention may also restrict the disassembly and assembly direction only for the water supply tank that is an example of the liquid tank of the present invention. In addition, the liquid tank device of the present invention may also conversely restrict the disassembly and assembly direction only for the drain tank that is an example of the liquid tank of the present invention. For example, consider that in a dehumidifier equipped with the liquid tank device of the present invention, the water supply tank of the present invention is not provided, but the drainage tank of the present invention is provided, so the disassembly direction is limited only for the drainage tank of the present invention. In this way, the liquid tank device of the present invention can limit the disassembly direction of one or more detachable liquid tanks of the present invention for storing liquid.

[0099] Furthermore, the clothes treating apparatus 100 including the tank device 80 does not need to ensure a wide upper space when attaching and detaching the water supply tank 15 and the drainage tank 18. Therefore, the height of the main body can be configured to be low, and the user can easily attach and detach the water supply tank 15 and the drainage tank 18.

[0100] Next, use Figure 13 to Figure 15B Next, the liquid tank device 80 in another example of the first embodiment will be described.

[0101] [1-3-3. Another embodiment 1]

[0102] Fig.131 is a side cross-sectional view of the liquid tank device 80 of the clothes processing device 100 of another embodiment 1. In addition, as described below, the liquid tank device 80 of another embodiment 1 is different from the liquid tank device 80 of the first embodiment in that it includes a third upper guide 83f and a fourth upper guide 83g instead of the first upper guide 83a as the guide portion 83. The other parts of the liquid tank device 80 of another embodiment 1 are basically the same as the liquid tank device 80 of the first embodiment, and therefore, the same reference numerals are used in the description of the clothes processing device 100, the liquid tank device 80, and the tank storage portion 81.

[0103] like Fig.13 As shown in FIG. 1 , a guide portion 83 for vertically restricting the first protrusion 85a may be provided, such as a third upper guide 83f and a fourth upper guide 83g provided in the tank housing portion 81. Thus, the vertical free movement of the first protrusion 85a of the water supply tank 15 is restricted by the third upper guide 83f and the fourth upper guide 83g, and the first protrusion 85a moves obliquely in the direction of arrow B. According to this structure, Figures 12A to 12E The movement described in the above can strictly limit the movement range (disassembly direction) of the water supply tank 15 to a certain extent. By strictly limiting the movement route of the water supply tank 15, the tilt of the water supply tank 15 can be further suppressed, and the water supply tank 15 can be stabilized. In addition, in this embodiment, the structure for limiting the disassembly direction of the water supply tank 15 is described, but the same structure can also be applied to the drain tank 18 to limit the disassembly direction of the drain tank 18.

[0104] [1-3-4. Another embodiment 2]

[0105] Fig.14 1 is a side cross-sectional view of a liquid tank device 80 of a clothes treating device 100 of another embodiment 2. The liquid tank device 80 of another embodiment 2 is different from the liquid tank device 80 of the first embodiment in that the second protrusion 85b and the third protrusion 85c are provided as the protrusion portion 85 instead of the first protrusion 85a. In addition, the liquid tank device 80 of another embodiment 2 is provided with a fifth upper guide 83h and a sixth upper guide 83j as the guide portion 83 instead of the first upper guide 83a, the first lower guide 83b, the second lower guide 83c, and the third lower guide 83e. In this point, the liquid tank device 80 of another embodiment 2 is different from the liquid tank device 80 of the first embodiment. The other parts of the liquid tank device 80 of another embodiment 2 are basically the same as those of the liquid tank device 80 of the first embodiment, and therefore, the same reference numerals are used in the description of the clothes treating device 100, the liquid tank device 80, the water supply tank 15, and the tank storage portion 81.

[0106] like Fig.14As shown, the second protrusion 85b and the third protrusion 85c may be provided on the outer side of the side of the water supply tank 15, and the fifth upper guide 83h and the sixth upper guide 83j may be provided on the inner side of the side wall of the tank accommodating portion 81. Fig.14 In the figure, the second protrusion 85b and the third protrusion 85c and the fifth upper guide 83h and the sixth upper guide 83j are enlarged and indicated by being encircled. In this embodiment, the guide portion (83b, 83c and 83e) for the lower portion of the water supply tank 15 is not provided.

[0107] The second protrusion 85b and the third protrusion 85c of the water supply tank 15 are respectively formed with horizontal surfaces and arranged front and back. The length L1 of the second protrusion 85b formed at the rear is formed to be longer than the length L2 of the third protrusion 85c formed at the front (L1>L2). The fifth upper guide 83h and the sixth upper guide 83j of the tank storage part 81 are respectively formed by combining a horizontal surface and a vertical surface on the rear side thereof, and are arranged front and back. The length L3 of the fifth upper guide 83h formed at the front is formed to be shorter than the length L4 of the sixth upper guide 83j formed at the rear (L3<L4).

[0108] The relationship between these lengths, the gap D1 between the second protrusion 85b and the third protrusion 85c, the gap D2 between the fifth upper guide 83h and the sixth upper guide 83j, and the gap D3 between the sixth upper guide 83j and the rear surface of the tank storage portion 81 is as follows. That is, the relationship between these lengths (L1, L2, L3 and L4) and the gaps (D1, D2 and D3) is L1>D2, L1<D3, L2<D2, L4<D1, and D2<D3. Then, the front-rear positions of these protrusions (85b, 85c) and the upper guides (83h, 83j) are adjusted so as to ensure the above relationship.

[0109] In addition, the vertical positional relationship between the protrusions (85b, 85c) and the upper guides (83h, 83j) is described. The second protrusion 85b and the third protrusion 85c are formed so as to be located within the range of the vertical plane of the fifth upper guide 83h and the sixth upper guide 83j when the water supply tank 15 is mounted in the tank accommodating portion 81. In addition, the second protrusion 85b and the third protrusion 85c are formed so as to be located above the horizontal plane of the fifth upper guide 83h and the sixth upper guide 83j when the water supply tank 15 is moved in the front-back direction when the water supply tank 15 is mounted or dismounted.

[0110] In the liquid tank device 80 constructed as described above, Fig.14 As shown, the water supply tank 15 is installed in a manner that is connected to the water supply pipe 14c on the main body side at the tank storage portion 81. Fig.15A and Fig. 15BThe process is described below. Fig.15A and Fig. 15B 1 is a side cross-sectional view showing the process of assembling and disassembling the water supply tank 15 of the clothes treating apparatus 100 according to another second embodiment.

[0111] First, the process of installing the water supply tank 15 is described. Fig.15A In this way, the user inserts the water supply tank 15 supplied with a predetermined amount of tap water or the like into the tank receiving portion 81 from the front without being tilted. At this time, the height position of the water supply tank 15 is uncertain, and the tank top surface 15b contacts the receiving portion upper surface 81a at the top, or the tank top surface 15b does not contact the receiving portion upper surface 81a. However, the water supply tank 15 is inserted so that at least the second protrusion 85b is located above the fifth upper guide 83h of the tank receiving portion 81.

[0112] Then, the second protrusion 85b is placed on the fifth upper guide 83h, and the water supply tank 15 is in a suspended state with the second protrusion 85b supported from below by the fifth upper guide 83h, and is pushed in by sliding backward. That is, the water supply tank 15 moves laterally. At this time, the length L1 of the second protrusion 85b is larger than the gap D2 between the fifth upper guide 83h and the sixth upper guide 83j (L1>D2), so the second protrusion 85b passes through the gap D2 without falling. In addition, if the corners of these protrusions (85b, 85c) and the upper guides (83h, 83j) are chamfered, they can slide and pass more smoothly.

[0113] When the water supply tank 15 is inserted in this manner, the third protrusion 85c is placed on the fifth upper guide 83h. As a result, the water supply tank 15 is pushed in while sliding more stably.

[0114] When the water supply tank 15 is inserted to the deepest part of the tank accommodating portion 81, Fig. 15B The state shown. At this time, the water supply connection part 84 provided on the bottom surface 15c of the tank becomes capable of being engaged with the tank connection part 82. In addition, the second protrusion 85b and the third protrusion 85c of the water supply tank 15 are disengaged from the fifth upper guide 83h and the sixth upper guide 83j of the tank accommodating part 81, and become a state without support from below. This state is only for a moment, and at this moment, the water supply tank 15 moves vertically downward in a falling manner. The distance it moves downward is very small, and due to the resistance of the sealing component 82b provided on the tank connection part 82, the water supply tank 15 falls smoothly, and the water supply connection part 84 is connected to the tank connection part 82. After the above process, as Fig.14 As shown, the water supply part 14 is connected at the connection part 14a, and the installation of the water supply tank 15 is completed.

[0115] Next, the process of removing the water supply tank 15 is described. Basically, the fifth upper guide 83h and the sixth upper guide 83j are not formed in a manner that restricts upward movement. Fig. 15B As shown, when the water supply tank 15 is lifted by the user, it moves vertically upward until the tank top surface 15b contacts the upper surface 81a of the receiving portion. At this time, the connection portion 14a is separated, but the water supply on-off valve 84a immediately closes the opening at the water supply connection portion 84 of the water supply tank 15, and the water channel on-off valve 82a immediately closes the opening at the tank connection portion 82 of the water supply pipe 14c. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the water remaining in various places from overflowing.

[0116] Afterwards, the upper surface 81a of the receiving portion may become the guide portion 83, and the tank top surface 15b may be kept in contact with the upper surface 81a of the receiving portion, and the water supply tank 15 may be pulled out obliquely upward and the water supply tank 15 may be moved obliquely. Fig.15A As shown, it can also be pulled out by sliding in the opposite direction to the insertion direction.

[0117] As a supplement, during the insertion process, the user may move the water supply tank 15 laterally and insert the water supply tank 15 to the maximum depth by moving the tank top surface 15b along the upper surface 81a of the receiving portion regardless of the weight of the water supply tank 15, and then install the water supply tank 15 by moving the water supply tank 15 vertically downward. In other words, in this case, the upper surface 81a of the receiving portion functions as the guide portion 83.

[0118] That is, during the disassembly and assembly process of the water supply tank 15, the multiple guide parts 83 that limit the disassembly and assembly direction of the water supply tank 15 limit the movement range of the water supply tank 15, and guide the water supply connection part 84 to be smoothly connected with the tank connection part 82, so that the user can easily handle it. There is no need to strictly limit the movement route, and a certain degree of margin is allowed within the range where the water supply tank 15 does not tilt significantly. In this way, as long as there is a certain degree of margin in the movement route of the water supply tank 15, the user can more easily disassemble and assemble the water supply tank 15. In addition, in this embodiment, the structure for limiting the disassembly and assembly direction of the water supply tank 15 is described, but it can also be that the same structure is applied to the drain tank 18 to limit the disassembly and assembly direction of the drain tank 18.

[0119] [1-3-5. Summary]

[0120] The structure and disassembly method of the liquid tank device 80 provided in the clothing processing device 100 are described above using multiple embodiments. In these contents, the guide portion 83 provided in the tank housing portion 81 and limiting the disassembly direction of the water supply tank 15 is limited during the installation process of the water supply tank 15 so that the water supply tank 15 moves laterally to a connectable position in the tank housing portion 81 and then moves vertically downward. In addition, the guide portion 83 provided in the tank housing portion 81 and limiting the disassembly direction of the water supply tank 15 is limited during the detachment process of the water supply tank 15 so that the water supply tank 15 moves vertically upward and then moves laterally in the tank housing portion 81.

[0121] According to this structure, the action of installing the water supply tank 15 can be limited to ending by moving the water supply tank 15 vertically downward. In addition, the action of removing the water supply tank 15 can be limited to starting by moving the water supply tank 15 vertically upward. Moreover, the forward movement of the water supply tank 15 can be prevented, and the accidental fall of the water supply tank 15 can be suppressed.

[0122] [1-4. Effects, etc.]

[0123] As described above, in the present embodiment, the liquid tank device 80 includes: a detachable water supply tank 15 for storing water (liquid); a tank housing portion 81 for housing the water supply tank 15; and a guide portion 83, which is provided in the tank housing portion 81 and is used to limit the disassembly direction of the water supply tank 15. The water supply tank 15 is connected in a manner that allows it to communicate with the outside when installed in the tank housing portion 81. The guide portion 83 is configured to restrict during the installation process of the water supply tank 15 so that the water supply tank 15 moves laterally in the tank housing portion 81 and then moves vertically downward. Furthermore, the guide portion 83 is configured to restrict during the detachment process of the water supply tank 15 so that the water supply tank 15 moves vertically upward and then moves laterally in the tank housing portion 81.

[0124] According to this structure, the action of the water supply tank 15 during installation can be limited to end by moving the water supply tank 15 vertically downward. In addition, the action of the water supply tank 15 during detachment can be limited to start by moving the water supply tank 15 vertically upward. Thus, the disassembly direction of the water supply connection portion 84 of the water supply tank 15 and the tank connection portion 82 of the tank storage portion 81 is limited to the vertical direction, so that the liquid tank device 80 can prevent the unreasonable force in the tilting direction and the rotation direction from being applied to the connection portion 14a, and suppress the occurrence of adverse conditions such as water leakage. That is, the liquid tank device 80 can operate the water supply tank 15 that stores water (liquid) without tilting the water supply tank 15 as much as possible during the disassembly process. Thus, the liquid tank device 80 can prevent water (liquid) from spilling from the water supply tank 15, or suppress the excessive load from being applied to the water supply connection portion 84 of the water supply tank 15 that is disassembled in the up and down direction. In addition, the water supply tank 15 can be prevented from moving forward, and the water supply tank 15 can be suppressed from accidentally falling off. In addition, since there is no need to ensure a wide upper space for installing the water supply tank 15, the height of the main body of the clothes processing device 100 provided with the liquid tank device 80 can be configured to be low, and the user can easily detach the water supply tank 15. In addition, the degree of freedom in designing the liquid tank device 80 and the clothes processing device 100 is increased.

[0125] In the present embodiment, in the liquid tank device 80 , the guide portion 83 may be configured so that the water supply tank 15 moves laterally downwardly obliquely with respect to the depth direction of the tank accommodation portion 81 during the installation of the water supply tank 15 .

[0126] According to this structure, the water supply tank 15 can be easily moved in the depth direction due to the weight of the water. Therefore, the user can easily move the water supply tank 15 sideways.

[0127] In this embodiment, the clothes treating apparatus 100 includes the liquid tank device 80 described in this embodiment and a water supply device for supplying water to the treated object 4. The water supply tank 15 stores water to be supplied to the water supply device.

[0128] According to this structure, the clothes processing device 100 can humidify the treated object 4 by spraying water with a simple structure consisting of only the liquid tank device 80 and the water supply device, and can humidify the treated object 4 and iron out wrinkles without consuming electricity for heating water. In addition, the clothes processing device 100 is equipped with the liquid tank device 80, so that water (liquid) can be prevented from spilling from the water supply tank 15 or excessive load can be prevented from being applied to the water supply connection portion 84 of the water supply tank 15 that is detached in the up-down direction.

[0129] In the present embodiment, the clothes treating device 100 comprises: a housing portion 5 for housing the treated article 4; a steam supply device 13 for supplying steam into the housing portion 5; and a liquid tank device 80 for housing a water supply tank 15 for storing water supplied to the steam supply device 13 and a drain tank 18 for storing condensed water generated during operation. The liquid tank device 80 comprises: a tank housing portion 81 for housing the water supply tank 15 and the drain tank 18 in a detachable manner; and a guide portion 83 which is provided in the tank housing portion 81 and restricts the disassembly direction of the water supply tank 15. The water supply tank 15 is connected in a manner that allows it to communicate with the steam supply device 13 when installed in the tank housing portion 81. The guide portion 83 is configured to restrict the water supply tank 15 during installation so that the water supply tank 15 moves laterally in the tank housing portion 81 and then moves vertically downward. Furthermore, the guide portion 83 is configured to restrict the water supply tank 15 during its detachment process so that the water supply tank 15 moves vertically upward and then moves laterally in the tank accommodation portion 81 .

[0130] According to this structure, the clothes processing device 100 can limit the action of the water supply tank 15 when it is installed to end by moving the water supply tank 15 vertically downward. In addition, the clothes processing device 100 can limit the action of the water supply tank 15 when it is removed to start by moving it vertically upward. As a result, the detachment direction of the water supply connection part 84 of the water supply tank 15 and the tank connection part 82 of the tank storage part 81 is limited to the vertical direction, so that the clothes processing device 100 can prevent unreasonable forces in the tilting direction and the rotation direction from being applied to the connection part 14a, and suppress the occurrence of adverse conditions such as water leakage. That is, the clothes processing device 100 can suppress water (liquid) from spilling from the water supply tank 15, or suppress the excessive load from being applied to the water supply connection part 84 of the water supply tank 15 detached in the up-down direction. In addition, there is no need to ensure a wide upper space for setting the water supply tank 15, so the clothes processing device 100 can make the height of the main body low, and the user can easily detach the water supply tank 15. Furthermore, the clothes treating apparatus 100 can supply steam to the storage section 5 storing the treated object 4 by the steam supply device 13, and thus wrinkles on the fabric of the treated object 4 such as clothes can be ironed more efficiently.

[0131] In the present embodiment, in the clothes treating apparatus 100 , the guide portion 83 may be configured so that the water supply tank 15 moves laterally and obliquely downward with respect to the depth direction of the tank accommodation portion 81 during the installation of the water supply tank 15 .

[0132] According to this structure, the water supply tank 15 can be easily moved in the depth direction due to the weight of the water. Therefore, the user can easily move the water supply tank 15 sideways.

[0133] In the present embodiment, the method for disassembling and assembling a liquid tank is a method for disassembling and assembling a water supply tank 15 (liquid tank) in a liquid tank device 80. The liquid tank device 80 includes: a detachable water supply tank 15 for storing water (liquid); a tank housing 81 for housing the water supply tank 15; and a guide portion 83, which is provided in the tank housing 81 and limits the disassembly direction of the water supply tank 15, and the water supply tank 15 is connected in a manner that allows it to communicate with the outside when installed in the tank housing 81. The method for disassembling and assembling a liquid tank includes the following method as a method for installing the water supply tank 15: the water supply tank 15 is restricted by the guide portion 83, and is moved laterally in the tank housing 81, and is then moved vertically downward for installation. The method for disassembling and assembling a liquid tank includes the following method as a method for disengaging the water supply tank 15: the water supply tank 15 is restricted by the guide portion 83, and is moved vertically upward, and is then disengaged by moving laterally in the tank housing 81.

[0134] According to this method, the action of the water supply tank 15 during installation can be limited to end by moving the water supply tank 15 vertically downward. In addition, the action of the water supply tank 15 during detachment can be limited to start by moving the water supply tank 15 vertically upward. Thus, the detachment direction of the water supply connection part 84 of the water supply tank 15 and the tank connection part 82 of the tank storage part 81 is limited to the vertical direction, so that the detachment method of the liquid tank can prevent the unreasonable force in the tilting direction and the rotation direction from being applied to the connection part 14a, and suppress the occurrence of adverse conditions such as water leakage. That is, the detachment method of the liquid tank can suppress the water (liquid) from spilling from the water supply tank 15, or suppress the excessive load from being applied to the water supply connection part 84 of the water supply tank 15 detached in the up-down direction. In addition, there is no need to ensure a wide upper space for setting the water supply tank 15, so the clothes processing device 100 equipped with the liquid tank device 80 can make the height of the main body low, and the user can easily detach the water supply tank 15.

[0135] (Other embodiments)

[0136] 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.

[0137] Therefore, other embodiments are exemplified below.

[0138] In Embodiment 1, as an example of a liquid tank device 80, the following structure is described: a guide portion 83 supporting the water supply tank 15 is formed on the side wall and the lower surface of the tank housing portion 81, or is formed only on the side wall. However, this is not limited to this, and the guide portion 83 may also be a structure formed only on the lower surface. According to this structure, the user can place the weight on the guide portion 83 formed on the lower surface without causing the water supply tank 15 to tilt significantly and without spilling the stored water, and can safely and easily disassemble and assemble. The structure in which the guide portion 83 is formed only on the lower surface is not limited to the water supply tank 15, and can also be applied to a liquid tank for storing liquids such as a drainage tank 18 to limit the disassembly and assembly direction of the liquid tank.

[0139] In the first embodiment, as an example of the liquid tank device 80, the following structure is described: a guide portion 83 is provided to restrict the movement of the water supply tank 15 when it is installed and removed, and as a protrusion 85 that contacts the guide portion 83, a short straight first protrusion 85a is provided in the longitudinal direction on the rear upper part of the outer side of both sides of the water supply tank 15. However, it is not limited to this, and the guide portion 83 and the protrusion 85 support the weight of the water supply tank 15 in the full state, and the protrusion 85 slides on the guide portion 83. For example, these can be formed of engineering plastics with a small friction coefficient, or coated with fluororesin, etc. In addition, the protrusion 85 can also be composed of a small roller placed on the guide portion 83. As a result, the protrusion 85 slides more smoothly on the guide portion 83, making it easier to insert the water supply tank 15, and improving the convenience of the user. The structure in which the protrusion 85 slides on the guide 83 is not limited to the water supply tank 15, and can also be applied to a liquid tank for storing liquid such as the drain tank 18 to restrict the installation and removal direction of the liquid tank.

[0140] In the first embodiment, the following example is described: the clothes processing device 100 provided with the liquid tank device 80 is provided with the steam supply device 13 as an example of the water supply device, and the steam supply device 13 heats the water stored in the water supply tank 15 to generate steam, and supplies the steam to the treated object 4. However, the clothes processing device 100 is not limited to this, and may also be provided with a water supply device that mists the water and sprays or humidifies the water without heating the water. According to this structure, the clothes processing device 100 can spray water to the treated object 4 for humidification by using a simple structure of only the liquid tank device 80 and the water supply device, and can humidify the treated object 4 and iron out wrinkles without consuming electricity for heating water.

[0141] Industrial Applicability

[0142] The present disclosure can be applied to a liquid tank device in which a liquid tank storing liquids not limited to water is detachable, and can be applied to a device having a liquid tank device. Specifically, as a device having a liquid tank device, for example, the present disclosure can be applied to a clothing treatment device that hangs and stores processed objects such as clothes, and irons wrinkles on the fabric of the processed objects after wearing, folding and storing, washing, and washing and drying.

Claims

1. A liquid tank device, wherein: The liquid tank device has: Liquid tank, which is used to store liquid and can be disassembled; a tank housing portion that houses the liquid tank; and a guide portion, which is disposed in the tank housing portion and limits the disassembly direction of the liquid tank, The liquid tank is connected so as to be able to communicate with the outside in a state where the liquid tank is installed in the tank housing portion. The guide portion is configured as follows: During the installation of the liquid tank, the liquid tank is restricted so that the liquid tank moves laterally in the tank receiving portion and then moves vertically downward, and During the detachment process of the liquid tank, the liquid tank is restricted so that the liquid tank moves vertically upward and then moves laterally in the tank accommodation portion.

2. The liquid tank device according to claim 1, wherein: The guide portion is configured so that, during the installation process of the liquid tank, the liquid tank is laterally moved obliquely downward with respect to the depth direction of the tank accommodation portion.

3. A clothes processing device, wherein: The clothes processing device comprises: The liquid tank device according to claim 1 or 2; and A water supply device supplies water to the object to be processed, The liquid tank is a water supply tank that stores water supplied to the moisture supply device.

4. A clothes processing device, wherein: The clothes processing device comprises: a storage unit for storing objects to be processed; a steam supply device for supplying steam into the housing portion; and a liquid tank device that accommodates a water supply tank for storing water supplied to the steam supply device and a drain tank for storing condensed water generated during operation, The liquid tank device comprises: a tank housing portion for housing the water supply tank and the drain tank in a detachable manner; and a guide portion provided in the tank housing portion and limiting a detachable direction of the water supply tank, wherein the water supply tank is connected to the steam supply device in a state where the water supply tank is installed in the tank housing portion. The guide portion is configured to restrict the water supply tank during installation so that the water supply tank moves laterally in the tank accommodating portion and then moves vertically downward, and to restrict the water supply tank during detachment so that the water supply tank moves vertically upward and then moves laterally in the tank accommodating portion.

5. The clothes treating device according to claim 4, wherein: The guide portion is configured to allow the water supply tank to move laterally and obliquely downward with respect to the depth direction of the tank accommodation portion during the installation of the water supply tank.

6. A method for disassembling a liquid tank, which is a method for disassembling a liquid tank in a liquid tank device, the liquid tank device comprising: a liquid tank for storing liquid and capable of being disassembled; a tank housing portion for housing the liquid tank; and a guide portion provided in the tank housing portion and limiting the disassembly direction of the liquid tank, the liquid tank being connected in a manner capable of being communicated with the outside in a state of being installed in the tank housing portion, wherein: The method for disassembling and assembling the liquid tank includes the following method as the method for installing the liquid tank: the liquid tank is restricted by the guide portion, the liquid tank is moved laterally in the tank receiving portion, and then moved vertically downward to be installed, The method for attaching and detaching the liquid tank includes, as a method for detaching the liquid tank, a method in which the liquid tank is restricted by the guide portion, moves vertically upward, and then moves horizontally in the tank accommodating portion to detach.

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