Clothes treating apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a clothes treating apparatus, in which clothes and other objects to be treated are placed in steam to flatten wrinkles and the like, the clothes treating apparatus is configured in such a manner that air in an accommodating part can be converted into external air after operation is finished. A clothes treating apparatus (100) according to the present disclosure is provided with: a housing (1) having a housing part (5) for housing an object to be treated (4) and having an opening in the front surface thereof; and a door that opens and closes the opening. A holding part (hanging part) for holding the object to be processed in the accommodating part; an air processing device for processing the air in the accommodating part and circulating the air in the accommodating part; a vapor supply device for supplying vapor into the accommodating part; an air vent which is provided in the housing forming the housing part and which connects the inside and the outside of the housing; an opening and closing device for opening and closing the air vent; and a control unit that executes a processing operation, the vent opening being opened after the operation of the processing operation is completed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a clothes treating device that improves the state of a treated object such as clothes by applying steam, heat, external force, etc. Background Art

[0002] The washing machine described in Patent Document 1 includes: a storage space in which laundry is stored; a circulation duct that communicates with the storage space; a first condensing device that is arranged along the circulation duct and supplies dry air from which moisture has been removed to the storage space; and a second condensing device that is independent of the first condensing device and is arranged along the circulation duct and further removes moisture from the dry air supplied to the storage space to increase the dryness of the air.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2009-247899 Summary of the invention

[0006] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] The present invention provides a clothes treating device which exposes clothes or other treated objects to steam to iron out wrinkles, and is configured to replace air in a storage part with external air after operation is completed.

[0008] Solutions for solving problems

[0009] A clothing processing device in one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a box body, which comprises: a shell having a storage portion for storing a processed object and an opening on a front surface; and a door, which opens and closes the opening; a holding portion, which holds the processed object in the storage portion; an air processing device, which processes the air in the storage portion to circulate the air in the storage portion; a steam supply device, which supplies steam into the storage portion; a vent, which is provided in a shell forming the storage portion to connect the interior of the shell with the outside; an opening and closing device, which opens and closes the vent; and a control portion, which executes a processing operation, and the vent is opened after the processing operation is completed.

[0010] Effects of the Invention

[0011] The clothes treatment device in one embodiment of the present invention can make the inside of the storage part communicate with the outside and replace the air in the storage part with the outside air. Thus, the moisture of the water remaining in the air treatment device or the odor attached to the inner wall of the storage part and the air supply path can be discharged and prevented from being retained in the storage part. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the clothes treating device in Embodiment 1.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a 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] Fig. 7A It is a plan view of the vicinity of the opening and closing device of the clothes treating apparatus in Embodiment 1, in which the vents are in an open state.

[0019] Figure 7B It is a side cross-sectional view of the vicinity of the opening and closing device of the clothes treating apparatus in Embodiment 1, in which the ventilating port is in an open state.

[0020] Fig. 8A This is a plan view of the vicinity of the opening and closing device of the clothes treating apparatus in Embodiment 1, in which the vents are in a closed state.

[0021] Figure 8B It is a side cross-sectional view of the vicinity of the opening and closing device of the clothes treating apparatus in Embodiment 1, in which the ventilating opening is in a closed state.

[0022] Fig. 9 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of an air treatment device and a steam supply device of the clothes treatment device in Embodiment 1.

[0023] Description of Reference Numerals

[0024] 1. Box; 2. Shell; 3. Door; 3a. Sealing member; 4. Object to be processed; 5. Accommodation portion; 5a. Shell; 6. Air handling device; 7. Machine room; 8. Hanging portion (holding portion); 8a. Shelf; 9. Air heating portion; 10. Dehumidification portion; 11. Air supply portion; 11a. Fan; 11b. Motor; 12. Air supply path; 12a. Inlet; 12b. Blowout port; 13. Steam supply device; 14. Water supply portion; 14a. Connecting portion; 14b. Water supply pump; 14c. Water supply pipe; 15. Water supply tank; 16. Steam generating portion; 16 a. container; 16b. water heating unit; 17. steam ejection unit; 17a. steam piping; 17b. ejection port; 18. drainage tank; 19. water collecting unit; 20. drainage pump; 31. vent; 32. opening and closing device; 33. air path unit; 34. sealing unit; 35. cover; 36. connecting rod; 37. opening and closing motor; 38. force applying unit; 40. control unit; 41. operating unit; 42. opening and closing detection unit; 50. water level detection unit; 61. connecting port; 62. connecting path; 80. liquid tank device; 81. tank storage unit; 100. clothes processing device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] (Insights, etc. that form the basis of this disclosure)

[0026] In order to iron out wrinkles on the fabric of processed objects such as clothes, spraying high-temperature steam on the wrinkled parts, such as steam irons, is an effective means. The clothes processing device of the prior art hangs the processed objects in the main body and places them in the steam to dry them, thereby performing clothes processing such as ironing out wrinkles and deodorizing. Such clothes processing devices can directly store the processed objects in the main body when 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 instead of a closet.

[0027] In addition to the wrinkle-smoothing process, the clothes treatment device can also perform various treatment operations, and can also perform deodorization, etc. However, there is a possibility that, due to the state of the clothes before treatment, moisture remains in the air treatment device on the machine room side, or odors adhere to the inner wall of the storage part and the air supply path, etc. after the user uses the clothes treatment device, or these moisture or odors remain in the storage part over time, causing undesirable conditions.

[0028] Therefore, the inventors have focused on suppressing the occurrence of these inconveniences and have provided the subject matter of the present disclosure.

[0029] In order to solve this problem, the present disclosure provides the following clothing processing device: the vent provided in the storage part is opened to replace the air in the storage part with external air, and the moisture remaining in the air processing device or the odor attached to the inner wall of the storage part and the air supply path is discharged to prevent them from being retained in the storage part.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] (Implementation Method 1)

[0033] Below, use Figure 1 to Figure 5 Implementation method 1 will be described.

[0034] [1-1. Basic structure of clothes processing device]

[0035] 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 A schematic three-dimensional view of the machine room 7 is shown with the liquid tank device 80 provided at the lower portion of the front surface.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, the housing 1 of the clothes processing device 100 includes: a housing 2 having an opening on the front surface; and a door 3 that opens and closes the opening. A storage portion 5 for storing processed objects 4 such as clothes is provided 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 in accordance with the opening of the storage portion 5. The sealing member 3a is formed of a soft material such as rubber. Thus, the storage portion 5 becomes a closed space by closing the door 3, thereby ensuring airtightness.

[0037] The liquid tank device 80 includes a water supply tank 15, a drain tank 18, and a tank storage portion 81 (see Figure 3 ). The liquid tank device 80 is arranged at the front of the lower space in the box body 1. Figure 2 As shown, the machine room 7 is arranged at the rear of the lower space in the box body 1. The processed objects 4 include all fiber products such as handkerchiefs, towels, cloth bags and other small objects in addition to clothes and all small objects worn by people.

[0038] The hanging part 8 is provided at the upper part of the storage part 5. The hanging part 8 hangs the hanger 4a on which the processed object 4 is placed. 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 provided, and the hanging part 8 and the like are referred to as a holding part. The machine room 7 accommodates an air treatment device 6 for heating and dehumidifying the air in the storage part 5 to circulate the air in the storage part 5, and a steam supply device 13 for supplying steam into the storage part 5.

[0039] 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 shell 5a independent of the housing 2, and is configured in a manner that there is a space between the receiving portion 5 and the housing 2. A vent 31 and an opening and closing device 32 for opening and closing the vent 32 are provided on the top surface of the shell 5a. The vent 31 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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 opening of the lower surface of the storage unit 5 and an outlet 12b provided at the rear opening of the lower surface of the storage unit 5. The air supply unit 11 has a fan 11a and a motor 11b. The air supply unit 11 inhales 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 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.

[0042] The drain tank 18 receives the condensed water that is dehumidified and recovered by the dehumidifier 10. The drain tank 18 is arranged 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, the lower surface of the receiving portion 5 has a recovery pipe (not shown) that guides the condensed water to the water collecting portion 19, and the recovery pipe is formed obliquely so that the condensed water dripping from the inner wall of the receiving portion 5 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 outside the main body. The drain tank 18, which functions as a water storage portion, is detachably arranged so that the user can discard the accumulated water.

[0043] In addition, the air handling device 6 may also be constituted by a known heat pump unit, for example. The heat pump unit is constituted by connecting a compressor, a condenser, an expander, and an evaporator using 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 constituted by 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 a dry operation can be implemented efficiently with power saving.

[0044] The steam supply device 13 includes a water supply unit 14 for storing the supplied water, a steam generating unit 16, and a steam ejecting unit 17. The water supply unit 14 includes a detachable water supply tank 15, 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 for connecting them. The water level detecting unit 50 is arranged between the connecting unit 14a and the water supply pump 14b. In other words, the water level detecting unit 50 is not provided on the detachable water supply tank 15, but is fixed on the main body side.

[0045] 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. The water supply pipe 14c coming out of the water supply pump 14b is connected to the container 16a of the steam generating unit 16. The steam ejection unit 17 includes a steam piping 17a and an ejection port 17b connected to the steam generating unit 16. The ejection port 17b opens to the storage unit 5 at the front end of the steam piping 17a. In addition, the ejection port 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 in the vicinity including the ejection port 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.

[0046] The control unit 40 executes the processing operation of the clothes processing device 100. The control unit 40 is disposed in any 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 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.

[0047] Figure 5 : is a schematic diagram of the operating unit 41 of the clothes processing device 100. The control unit 40 includes, for example, the control of the operation process of drying operation, wrinkle ironing operation, sterilization and deodorization operation, etc., and includes treatment conditions such as "standard", "fast", and "strong" corresponding to each operation process. And, it is configured in a manner of performing operation control according to these settings made by the user. In addition to the operation process setting button and the start / pause button, the operating 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 operating unit 41. Moreover, the power switch can be a structure in which the power is connected by the user touching a certain part of the operating 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 that automatically disconnects if there is no user operation within a predetermined time T, including the operating unit.

[0048] For example, the control unit 40 includes the following steam supply process in the wrinkle smoothing operation: controlling the steam supply device 13 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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 to circulate it. This can promote drying of the treated object 4.

[0051] [1-2. Basic operation of the clothes processing device]

[0052] Regarding the clothes treating apparatus configured as above, the operation of the wrinkle smoothing operation will be described as an example. Figure 6 This is a flow chart of the wrinkle smoothing operation of the clothes processing device in this embodiment, and the steps are described in sequence.

[0053] 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.

[0054] Step 2: The user operates the operation unit 41 located on the front surface of the door 3. First, the operation process to be processed (in this embodiment, "ironing wrinkles") is set using the operation process setting button. Next, the condition setting corresponding to the operation process is selected. Then, the start / pause button is pressed to start the crease ironing operation.

[0055] 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.

[0056] Step 4: The wrinkle smoothing operation is executed for a predetermined processing time corresponding to the setting.

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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.

[0059] [1-3. Structure and function of the opening and closing device at the vent of the storage unit]

[0060] In the clothes treating apparatus 100, as Figure 3As shown, the receiving portion 5 is formed by a shell 5a that is independent of the outer shell 2. The shell 5a is configured in a manner that there is a space between the shell 2. A vent 31 and an opening and closing device 32 for opening and closing the vent 31 are provided on the top surface of the shell 5a. The vent 31 is opened after the operation of the clothing processing device 100 is completed, and becomes an inlet and outlet for allowing the air in the receiving portion 5 to be naturally ventilated through the space between the shell 5a and the outer shell 2. In addition, as for the space between the shell 5a and the outer shell 2, there are connection portions and assembly openings on each surface of the outer shell 2, and therefore, it is regarded as substantially equivalent to the outside air.

[0061] use Fig. 7A , Figure 7B , Fig. 8A as well as Figure 8B The structure of the opening and closing device 32 will be described. Fig. 7A and Figure 7B The opening and closing device 32 of the clothes treating apparatus 100 in this embodiment shows a state where the vent 31 is opened. Fig. 8A and Figure 8B The opening and closing device 32 of the clothes treating apparatus 100 in this embodiment shows a state where the vent 31 is closed.

[0062] like Fig. 7A As shown, the vent 31 is provided on the top surface of the housing 5a. The vent 31 includes a plurality of relatively short slit-shaped openings formed in a horizontal row. The opening and closing device 32 is arranged on the outer side of the top surface of the housing 5a in a manner that enables the vent 31 to be opened and closed. The opening and closing device 32 includes an air passage portion 33, a sealing portion 34, a cover body 35, an opening and closing motor 37, and a force applying portion 38. The air passage portion 33 covers the vent 31 and has an upper end opening obliquely formed therein. The sealing portion 34 is provided around the entire circumference of the upper end opening of the air passage portion 33. The cover body 35 opens and closes the upper end opening of the air passage portion 33. The opening and closing motor 37 drives the cover body 35 by means of a connecting rod 36. The force applying portion 38 applies force to the cover body 35 in a direction opposite to the opening and closing motor 37.

[0063] The cover body 35 is configured to be able to slide and move in the horizontal direction in a state where it is supported in an inclined manner corresponding to the inclination of the upper end opening of the air path portion 33. The opening and closing motor 37 is connected to the cover body 35 by means of a connecting rod 36, so that the inclined cover body 35 moves linearly in the horizontal direction at the same angle. If the opening and closing motor 37 is powered, it is only driven in the direction to close the cover body 35. If it is not powered, there is no driving force, and it becomes a state where it can rotate freely by external force. In other words, the opening and closing motor 37 moves the cover body 35 in the direction of the opening and closing motor 37. As a result, the cover body 35 closes the upper end opening of the air path portion 33 by means of the sealing portion 34.

[0064] In addition, the cover 35 is urged in the opposite direction to the opening and closing motor 37, that is, in the opening direction, by the urging portion 38, which is composed of a spring or the like. This urging force is set to be smaller than the driving force of the opening and closing motor 37. Therefore, if the opening and closing motor 37 is driven, the urging portion 38 is stretched along with the movement of the cover 35. And if the opening and closing motor 37 is not energized, the opening and closing motor 37 can rotate, so the urging portion 38 uses the urging force generated by the stretching to move the cover 35 in the opening direction. As a result, the cover 35 opens the upper end opening of the air passage portion 33.

[0065] According to the opening and closing device 32 described above, the vent 31 is closed by energizing the opening and closing motor 37 during the processing operation, and the vent 31 is opened by simply stopping the energization of the opening and closing motor 37. Therefore, it is not necessary to drive the opening and closing motor 37 when the operation stops, and the vent 31 can be opened when it stops. In other words, even if the user intentionally turns off the power switch and the power is cut off, the vent 31 will be opened because the energization of the opening and closing motor 37 is stopped.

[0066] In addition, in this embodiment, the air passage portion 33 communicates with the vent 31 of the housing 5a. Therefore, the cover 35 substantially opens and closes the vent 31.

[0067] The clothes processing device 100 opens the vent 31 when the processing operation of the processed object 4 is stopped. The control unit 40 drives the opening and closing motor 37 to close the vent 31 during the processing operation. There is no particular limitation on the time of closing, from when the power is connected to when the processing starts. Thus, the clothes processing device 100 can prevent the air in the storage unit 5 and the air processing device 6 from leaking to the outside, and can efficiently perform a predetermined processing on the processed object 4. In addition, the vent 31 may be opened according to the situation when the processing operation starts, during the deodorization process and the drying process, etc.

[0068] When the processing operation is finished, the control unit 40 stops supplying power to the opening and closing motor 37. As a result, the opening and closing motor 37 loses its driving force and rotates in the reverse direction due to the biasing force of the biasing unit 38. As a result, the cover 35 opens the upper end opening of the air passage 33 and the vent 31.

[0069] Thus, since the vent 31 is opened, the housing portion 5 is connected to the outside, and the air in the housing portion 5 can flow in and out as shown by arrow A. Therefore, the clothes treating apparatus 100 can connect the inside of the housing portion 5 to the outside and replace the air in the housing portion 5 with the outside air.

[0070] The clothes processing device 100 has a dehumidifying unit 10 in the air processing device 6 and a steam generating unit 16 in the steam supply device 13, and these structures have a flow path for water supply and drainage. After steam is generated for the wrinkle-smoothing process of the processed object 4, even if the processed object 4 is dehumidified and dried, the part to which the moisture in the clothes processing device 100 adheres may not be completely dried and moisture may remain. In addition, depending on the processed object 4, there may be a case where there is a odor caused by use, and even if the deodorization process is performed, the odor may adhere to the inner wall of the storage unit 5 and the air supply path 12.

[0071] However, by replacing the air in the storage section 5 with the outside air as in the present embodiment, the remaining moisture and odor can be discharged and suppressed from being retained in the storage section.

[0072] Furthermore, by providing at least one vent 31 in the housing 5 a of the housing portion 5 , the air in the housing portion 5 is exchanged due to a temperature difference between the inside and the outside, a concentration difference of each substance, and the like.

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

[0074] As described above, in the present embodiment, the clothing processing device 100 comprises: a housing 1, which comprises: a shell 2, the shell 2 has a storage portion 5 for storing the processed object 4 and has an opening on the front surface; and a door 3, the door 3 opens and closes the opening; a holding portion (hanging portion 8), which holds the processed object 4 in the storage portion 5; an air processing device 6, which processes the air in the storage portion 5 and circulates the air in the storage portion 5; a steam supply device 13, which supplies steam into the storage portion 5; a vent 31, which is arranged in a shell 5a forming the storage portion 5 and connects the inside of the shell 5a with the outside; an opening and closing device 32, which opens and closes the vent 31; and a control unit 40, which performs a processing operation, and the vent 31 opens after the processing operation is completed.

[0075] According to this structure, the clothes processing device 100 can make the inside of the storage part 5 communicate with the outside and replace the air in the storage part 5 with the outside air. Thus, the moisture of the water remaining in the air processing device or the odor attached to the inner wall of the storage part and the air supply path can be discharged and suppressed from being retained in the storage part.

[0076] In addition, in this embodiment, the opening and closing device 32 of the clothes processing device 100 includes: a cover body 35 that opens and closes the vent 31; an opening and closing motor 37 that drives the cover body 35 in the closing direction; and a force applying part 38 that applies force to the cover body 35 in the opening direction.

[0077] According to this structure, to close the vent 31, the opening and closing motor 37 is energized during the processing operation, and to open the vent 31, only the power supply to the opening and closing motor 37 is stopped. Therefore, there is no need to drive the opening and closing motor 37 when the operation stops, and the vent 31 can definitely be opened when it stops.

[0078] (Implementation Method 2)

[0079] [2-1. Structure and function]

[0080] In the first embodiment, the structure in which one vent 31 is provided in the housing 5a of the storage unit 5 is described. However, for ventilation, it is effective to have a plurality of openings, especially if they are provided vertically.

[0081] In the clothes processing device 100, in addition to the structure described in the first embodiment, for example, an additional vent 31 may be provided at the lower part of the housing 5a. Alternatively, it may be provided in the air supply path 12 of the air processing device 6, and in particular, it may be provided near the suction port 12a or the blow-out port 12b. An example of providing it near the suction port 12a is described below. In addition, the structure and function of the clothes processing device 100 described in the first embodiment are the same and are hereby cited.

[0082] Fig. 9 is Figure 4 The schematic diagram of the structure of the air handling device 6 and the steam supply device 13 shown in the figure is a schematic diagram in which an additional connecting port 61 is recorded. The connecting port 61 is connected to the air supply path 12 by means of a connecting path 62. The connecting path 62 can also constitute the following overflow path in the drain tank 18: when the drain overflows, the drain is discharged to the air supply path 12 and flows to the water collecting part 19 for discharging the condensed water of the dehumidifier 10. The overflow port 18a of the drain tank 18 and the connecting path 62 are not watertightly connected like the connecting part 14a of the water supply part 14, and the connecting port 61 is a structure open to the space of the machine room 7 or the tank storage part 81 connected to the outside air. In other words, the connecting port 61 can also be set in the overflow path.

[0083] The clothes treating apparatus 100 opens the vent 31 in the stopped state. During the treating operation of the treated object 4, the control unit 40 drives the opening and closing motor 37 to close the vent 31.

[0084] When the processing operation is finished, the control unit 40 stops supplying power to the opening and closing motor 37. As a result, the opening and closing motor 37 loses the driving force and rotates in the opposite direction due to the force of the force applying unit 38. As a result, the cover 35 opens the upper end opening of the air passage 33 and the vent 31. In this way, since the vent 31 is opened, the housing 5 is connected to the outside, and the air in the housing 5 can flow in and out as shown by arrow A.

[0085] Moreover, according to the additional communication port 61 in this embodiment, the vent 31 provided at the upper part and the communication port 61 provided at the lower part become the entrance and exit of air to each other via the housing portion 5 and the air supply path 12. Therefore, the clothes processing device 100 can use the upper and lower multiple openings to connect the inside and the outside of the housing portion 5 and more efficiently replace the air in the housing portion 5 with the outside air. Thus, the moisture of the water remaining in the air processing device 6 or the odor attached to the inner wall of the housing portion 5 and the air supply path 12 can be discharged and effectively prevented from being retained in the housing portion 5.

[0086] Furthermore, the communication path 62 is also used as an overflow path for the condensed water from the dehumidifier 10 to flow to the water collecting portion 19 , and the communication port 61 can be used as an overflow path for the drain tank 18 , which eliminates the need for separate provision and reduces cost.

[0087] [2-2. Effects, etc.]

[0088] As described above, in the present embodiment, the clothing processing device 100 comprises: a housing 1, which comprises: a shell 2, the shell 2 has a storage portion 5 for storing the processed object 4 and has an opening on the front surface; and a door 3, the door 3 opens and closes the opening; a holding portion (hanging portion 8), which holds the processed object 4 in the storage portion 5; an air processing device 6, which processes the air in the storage portion 5 and circulates the air in the storage portion 5; a steam supply device 13, which supplies steam into the storage portion 5; a vent 31, which is arranged in a shell 5a forming the storage portion 5, so that the inside of the shell 5a is connected with the outside; an opening and closing device 32, which opens and closes the vent 31; and a control unit 40, which performs a processing operation, and a connecting port 61 connected to the outside air is provided at the lower part of the storage portion 5 or the air supply path 12 of the air processing device 6, and the vent 31 is opened after the processing operation is completed.

[0089] According to this structure, the clothes processing device 100 can use the upper and lower multiple openings to connect the inside of the storage part 5 with the outside and more efficiently replace the air in the storage part 5 with the outside air. As a result, the moisture of the water remaining in the air processing device 6 or the odor attached to the inner wall of the storage part 5 and the air supply path 12 can be discharged and effectively prevented from being retained in the storage part 5.

[0090] Furthermore, a drain tank 18 storing condensed water generated by the treatment operation may be further provided, and the communication port 61 provided in the air supply path 12 may be provided in an overflow path connected from the drain tank 18 to the air supply path 12 .

[0091] According to this configuration, the communication port 61 is used as an overflow path of the drain tank 18 , and there is no need to separately provide the communication port 61 , thereby reducing the cost burden.

[0092] (Other embodiments)

[0093] As described above, as an illustration of the technology disclosed in this application, embodiment 1 and embodiment 2 are described. 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 various components described in the above embodiment 1 can also be combined to form a new embodiment.

[0094] Therefore, other embodiments are exemplified below.

[0095] In the second embodiment, as an example of the clothes processing device 100, the case where the communication path 62 is also used as the overflow path and one communication port 61 communicating with the outside air is provided in the air supply path 12 is described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a plurality of communication ports 61 may be provided in the housing portion 5 and the air supply path 12. According to this structure, the clothes processing device 100 uses a plurality of openings to communicate the inside of the housing portion 5 with the outside, and can more efficiently replace the air in the housing portion 5 with the outside air.

[0096] In the first embodiment, the opening and closing device 32 is configured such that the cover 35 is closed by the opening and closing motor 37 and opened by the biasing portion 38 , but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the cover 35 may be closed and opened only by the opening and closing motor 37 .

[0097] In the first embodiment, the cover 35 is configured to slide to open and close the vent 31, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the cover 35 may be a rotating structure with a hinge provided on one side.

[0098] Industrial Applicability

[0099] The present disclosure can be applied to the following clothing processing device: the clothing and other processed objects are hung and stored, and wrinkles on the fabric of the processed objects are ironed after wearing, folding and storing, washing, and washing and drying.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, wherein: 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; a holding portion for holding the processed object in the receiving portion; an air treatment device for treating the air in the receiving portion so as to circulate the air in the receiving portion; a steam supply device for supplying steam into the receiving portion; a vent, which is provided in the shell forming the receiving portion, so that the inside of the shell communicates with the outside; an opening and closing device that opens and closes the vent; and A control unit that performs processing operations, The vent is opened after the treatment operation is completed.

2. The clothes treating device according to claim 1, wherein: The opening and closing device includes: a cover body that opens and closes the vent; an opening and closing motor that drives the cover body in a closing direction; and a force applying part that applies force to the cover body in an opening direction.

3. The clothes treating device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The clothes processing device further includes a communication port communicating with external air at a lower portion of the storage portion or at an air supply path of the air processing device.

4. The clothes treating device according to claim 3, wherein: The clothes treating device further comprises a drainage tank for storing condensed water generated by the treating operation. The communication port provided in the air supply path is provided in an overflow path connected from the drain tank to the air supply path.

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