Object processing device

Abstract

The present application provides an object processing device comprising: a housing having an insertion opening on the front surface thereof; a door coupled to the housing and configured to open and close the input port; a first chamber which is located inside the box body and accommodates an object which is input through the input port; the second chamber is positioned in the box body and forms a space separated from the first chamber; a partition part capable of partitioning the first chamber into a first target processing chamber facing the input port and a second target processing chamber disposed behind the first target processing chamber; and a guide assembly which is arranged at the upper part of the first chamber and guides the movement of the partition part. The partition portion moves along the guide member to partition the first object processing chamber and the second object processing chamber or communicate the first object processing chamber or the second object processing chamber.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an object handling device, and more particularly, to an object handling device that dehumidifies and manages the air in a space containing objects such as clothing and small items. Background Art

[0002] Object handling devices are devices developed for displaying objects externally by providing an appropriate humidity and other environmental conditions to objects, including general clothing and small items such as hats, scarves, handkerchiefs, and dolls, as well as watches and accessories, thereby preserving or storing the objects in optimal condition.

[0003] Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2014-0108454 discloses a conventional clothing treatment device. Specifically, in the case of a conventional clothing treatment device, a treatment chamber is formed inside a housing to accommodate clothing and care for it using steam and hot air, and hangers are arranged on the left and right sides of the treatment chamber to place clothing. A mechanical chamber containing a plurality of mechanical devices required for clothing care is provided at the bottom of the treatment chamber, and hot air and steam can be supplied to the treatment chamber. In addition, when clothing is placed on the hangers using hangers, the clothing can be arranged in the front-to-back direction of the housing. In addition, a shelf can be provided in the treatment chamber to place other items that require care, such as bags and hats.

[0004] However, this is a device that focuses on simply processing and caring for clothes, and therefore no additional space is provided inside for displaying or storing clothes.

[0005] In addition, with the development of clothing and small items made of various materials, there may be a need for separate storage and display space for clothing that requires delicate care, such as leather or silk products, or additional space that can regulate temperature and humidity at all times for the storage and display of small items such as bags and hats.

[0006] Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0141286 discloses a clothing treatment device with separate treatment chambers for storing and caring for clothing and temperature-controlled storage chambers for storing finished clothing. However, the arrangement of the treatment chambers and storage chambers on the left and right sides of the device creates a large volume within the device. Furthermore, the patent publication lacks a separate display chamber for display purposes, preventing the device from being able to display only the clothing desired by the user from the outside.

[0007] Meanwhile, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0139400 discloses a clothing treatment device with a processing chamber and a storage chamber separated along the front-to-back direction. This patent publication does not distinguish a separate space for displaying clothing to the outside of the housing. Instead, the interior of the housing is simply separated into a processing chamber for processing clothing and a storage chamber for storing the processed clothing. Therefore, the processing chamber and storage chamber in this structure serve to supply steam to the clothing for processing and simply store the processed clothing, rather than providing a comfortable temperature and humidity environment for the clothing to be stored.

[0008] Furthermore, in the aforementioned patent publication, only the processing room is responsible for clothing care, and no additional mechanical device is provided to manage the temperature and humidity of the storage room. Therefore, if processed or cared-for clothing is stored in the storage room, the surrounding temperature and humidity may affect the clothing. For example, if the temperature and humidity are not adjusted, the clothing may become damp due to increased humidity or absorb odors from the surrounding area.

[0009] Therefore, in the above-mentioned patent, the space is divided only for simple processing and storage of clothes, and is not used to provide an appropriate environment for the object to be stored. In order to solve the problem of the above-mentioned patent, there is a problem that a device is needed to manage the temperature and humidity of the clothes during storage.

[0010] Furthermore, the aforementioned patent publication discloses a structure in which a separator plate separates the processing chamber and the storage chamber in the front-to-back direction. When the laundry in the processing chamber is finished, the separator plate moves to the right, integrating the processing chamber and the storage chamber, allowing the processed laundry in the processing chamber to be moved to the storage chamber. When the laundry in the storage chamber that needs to be processed is moved to the processing chamber, the separator plate moves to the left, separating the processing chamber and the storage chamber again.

[0011] However, the separator plate disclosed above moves only between the processing chamber and the storage chamber. Therefore, even if the separator plate is moved to the right to integrate the processing and storage chambers, the separator plate may remain folded in the space between the two chambers, potentially impairing the aesthetics. Furthermore, because the separator plate always occupies at least a portion of the space between the processing and storage chambers, there is also the problem of not being able to utilize the space. Summary of the Invention

[0012] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0013] The present invention aims to provide an object processing apparatus that divides a first chamber into a first target processing chamber capable of processing an object and a second target processing chamber separated from the first target processing chamber and capable of processing an object.

[0014] In addition, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an object processing device having a partition portion that can divide the space inside the first chamber into a space for circulating the first flow path and a space for circulating the second flow path, or integrate the space for circulating the first flow path and the space for circulating the second flow path.

[0015] In addition, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a separation portion that divides the interior of a first chamber into a first object processing chamber and a second object processing chamber, and moves toward the interior of the first object processing chamber or the second object processing chamber when the first object processing chamber and the second object processing chamber are integrated, thereby enabling an object processing device to utilize the space between the first object processing chamber and the second object processing chamber.

[0016] Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an object processing apparatus capable of more quickly integrating or separating a first target processing chamber and a second target processing chamber in a first chamber using two separate bodies.

[0017] Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an object processing apparatus capable of preventing the upper and lower portions of a partition from rising or sinking when being guided.

[0018] In addition, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an object processing device including a partition portion that divides or connects the interior of the first chamber in the front-to-back direction by dividing the space inside the first chamber into a space facing the inlet and a space arranged behind the space facing the inlet.

[0019] Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an object processing apparatus including a partition portion that partitions or integrates a space between a shelf portion provided in front of a first chamber and a shelf portion provided in rear of the first chamber.

[0020] Technical solutions to the problem

[0021] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present application provides an object processing device, which includes: a box body, which is provided with an input port on the front; a door, which is combined with the box body, and opens and closes the input port; a first chamber, which is located inside the box body and accommodates objects input through the input port; a second chamber, which is located inside the box body and forms a space separated from the first chamber; a circulation part, which is arranged in the second chamber and includes a first flow path and a second flow path that are connected to the first chamber to circulate air in the first chamber; and a partition part, which is provided in the first chamber and slides to separate the interior of the first chamber into a first object processing chamber connected to the first flow path and a second object processing chamber connected to the second flow path.

[0022] The first flow path may be closer to the inlet than the back surface of the housing, and the second flow path may be located behind the first flow path.

[0023] The first target processing chamber may be disposed opposite to the input port, and the second target processing chamber may be located behind the first target processing chamber.

[0024] The object processing device may further include a guide assembly for guiding the movement of the partition; the guide assembly may include: a guide rail, arranged at the upper part of the first chamber; and a movable part, movably provided on the guide rail; the partition may be combined with the movable part and slide parallel to the guide rail.

[0025] The guide rail may include a separation rail configured to allow the partition to traverse between the first target processing chamber and the second target processing chamber; and an accommodation rail extending from the separation rail toward the first target processing chamber or the second target processing chamber.

[0026] The moving part may include: a separation moving part, which moves along the separation guide rail and is combined with one end of the partition part; and an accommodation moving part, which moves along the accommodation guide rail and is combined with the other end of the partition part; the partition part can slide along the separation guide rail and the accommodation guide rail through the separation moving part and the accommodation moving part.

[0027] The partition is located between the first object processing chamber and the second object processing chamber by moving the separation moving portion away from the accommodating guide rail; and at least a portion of the partition is accommodated in the first object processing chamber or the second object processing chamber by moving the accommodating moving portion away from the separation guide rail.

[0028] The guide assembly may include a gear belt extending parallel to the guide rail, with gear teeth formed on one side of the gear belt; the moving portion may be engaged with the gear belt and moved by the gear belt.

[0029] The partition part may include: a separation body, which is arranged between the first object processing chamber and the second object processing chamber to separate or connect the first object processing chamber and the second object processing chamber; and a connection part, which is provided on the upper part of the separation body to combine the separation body and the moving part with each other; the separation body can slide along the moving part by moving the connection part.

[0030] The guide assembly may further include a guide frame, which is arranged parallel to the guide rail and surrounds the guide rail; the connecting portion may include a first connecting body extending upward from the upper part of the separation body; the first connecting body can move in the space between the guide rail and the guide frame.

[0031] The guide assembly may further include: a mounting base, on which the guide rail is placed; and a mounting cover, which is separated from the guide rail and is combined with the mounting base above the mounting base; the connecting part may further include a second connecting body, which is bent at the end of the first connecting body, extends between the mounting base and the mounting cover, and is combined with the moving part; the second connecting body can move in the space between the mounting cover and the mounting base.

[0032] The guide assembly may include: a plurality of gear parts, which are arranged along the guide rail and are combined with the gear belt; and a driving part, which provides rotational force to at least one gear part among the plurality of gear parts; the plurality of gear parts may include a first gear part and a second gear part, which are arranged along the separation guide rail, mesh with each other and rotate in opposite directions.

[0033] The gear belt may include: a first separation gear belt, arranged parallel to the separation guide rail and meshing with the first gear portion; and a second separation gear belt, arranged parallel to the separation guide rail and meshing with the second gear portion; the first separation gear belt and the second separation gear belt can rotate in opposite directions to each other.

[0034] The separation moving part may include: a first separation moving part, which moves along the separation guide rail and engages with the first separation gear belt; and a second separation moving part, which moves along the separation guide rail and engages with the second separation gear belt; the first separation moving part and the second separation moving part can move closer to or away from each other on the separation guide rail.

[0035] The partition may include: a first separation body, which separates or integrates a portion of the first object processing chamber and the second object processing chamber, and slides in combination with the first separation moving part; and a second separation body, which separates or integrates the remaining portion of the first object processing chamber and the second object processing chamber, and slides in combination with the second separation moving part; as the first separation body and the second separation body approach each other, the first object processing chamber and the second object processing chamber are separated, and as the first separation body and the second separation body move away from each other, the first object processing chamber and the second object processing chamber are integrated.

[0036] The accommodating guide rail may include: a first accommodating guide rail extending from one side of the separation guide rail toward the first object processing chamber or the second object processing chamber; and a second accommodating guide rail extending from the other side of the separation guide rail in parallel with the first accommodating guide rail; the gear belt may include: a first accommodating gear belt arranged in parallel with the first accommodating guide rail, connected to the first separation gear belt, so as to rotate in the same direction as the first gear part; and a second accommodating gear belt arranged in parallel with the second accommodating guide rail, connected to the second separation gear belt, so as to rotate in the same direction as the second gear part.

[0037] The accommodating movable part may include: a first accommodating movable part, which is engaged with the first accommodating gear belt, moves along the first accommodating guide rail, and is combined with the first separation body; and a second accommodating movable part, which is engaged with the second accommodating gear belt, moves along the second accommodating guide rail, and is combined with the second separation body; the first separation body can slide between the separation guide rail and the first accommodating guide rail, and the second separation body can slide between the separation guide rail and the second accommodating guide rail.

[0038] As the first separation body and the second separation body move away from the separation guide rail, the first object processing chamber and the second object processing chamber are separated, and as the first separation body and the second separation body move away from the first accommodation guide rail and the second accommodation guide rail respectively, the first object processing chamber and the second object processing chamber are connected.

[0039] The first separation moving part can be combined with one end of the first separation body, and the second accommodating moving part can be combined with the other end of the first separation body; the first separation moving part can be combined with one end of the second separation body, and the second accommodating moving part can be combined with the other end of the second separation body.

[0040] The partition may include a separation body, which is configured in the first object processing chamber and the second object processing chamber to separate or integrate the first object processing chamber and the second object processing chamber; the separation body may include: a plurality of separation structures; and a coupling portion to connect the plurality of separation structures to each other so that the separation body slides along the bending of the separation guide rail and the accommodating guide rail.

[0041] A sliding groove may be provided on the bottom surface of the first chamber, and the sliding groove is recessed in an area where the partition moves, so that a lower portion of the partition can be inserted into the sliding groove.

[0042] The partition portion may be provided with a protrusion that protrudes downward to be inserted into the sliding groove and slides along the sliding groove.

[0043] In addition, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention includes: a box body, which is provided with an inlet on the front; a door, which is combined with the box body to open and close the inlet; a first chamber, which is located inside the box body and accommodates objects put in through the inlet; a second chamber, which is located inside the box body and forms a space separated from the first chamber; a partition, which is arranged in the first chamber and can divide the first chamber into a first object treatment chamber facing the inlet and a second object treatment chamber arranged behind the first object treatment chamber; a circulation unit, which is arranged in the second chamber and includes a first flow path and a second flow path, the first flow path is connected to the first object treatment chamber, and air in the first object treatment chamber circulates in the first flow path, the second flow path is connected to the second object treatment chamber, and air in the second object treatment chamber circulates in the second flow path; the partition is configured to slide inside the first chamber, thereby separating the first object treatment chamber and the second object treatment chamber or connecting the first object treatment chamber and the second object treatment chamber.

[0044] In addition, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention includes: a box body, which is provided with an inlet on the front; a door, which is combined with the box body to open and close the inlet; a first chamber, which is located inside the box body and accommodates objects put in through the inlet; a second chamber, which is located inside the box body and forms a space separated from the first chamber; a circulation part, which is arranged in the second chamber, and the air of the first chamber circulates in the circulation part; a shelf part, which includes a first shelf and a second shelf, the first shelf is combined with the box body on the side of the first chamber, and the second shelf is combined with the box body on the back of the second chamber; and a partition part, which is provided in the first chamber, and the partition part slides to separate the interior of the first chamber into a first object processing chamber equipped with the first shelf and a second object processing chamber equipped with the second shelf.

[0045] Of the first shelf and the second shelf, the first shelf may be arranged closer to the inlet.

[0046] The first target processing chamber may be in communication with the input port, and the second target processing chamber may be disconnected from or in communication with the input port by the partition.

[0047] The object processing apparatus may further include a first air port that allows the first object processing chamber and the circulation unit to communicate with each other and is disposed closer to the partition than the first shelf.

[0048] The first air port may be disposed in a space between the partition and the first shelf.

[0049] The first object processing chamber may include: a circulation area defined as a space between the partition and the first shelf, and provided with the first air port; and a display area defined as a space between the front of the circulation area and the inlet, and provided with the first shelf; the first chamber may be configured so that the width of the first chamber in the width direction becomes narrower on the side as it approaches the back of the display area from the front of the display area facing the inlet.

[0050] The first air port includes: a first air intake port, which allows air from the first object processing chamber to flow into the circulation part, and is arranged at the bottom of the first chamber in the circulation area; and a first air exhaust port, which allows air from the circulation part to be discharged to the first object processing chamber, and is arranged at the bottom of the first chamber in the circulation area; the first air intake port and the first air exhaust port are arranged to be separated from each other along the width direction.

[0051] A width of the back surface of the display area may be less than or equal to a shortest width between the first air intake port and the first air exhaust port.

[0052] The first air port may include: a first air intake port, which allows air in the first object processing chamber to flow into the circulation part; and a first air exhaust port, which allows air in the circulation part to be exhausted to the first object processing chamber, and is separated from the first air intake port along the width direction of the first chamber.

[0053] The object processing device may also include a second air port, which is arranged in the second object processing chamber to connect the second object processing chamber and the circulation part; the second air port includes: a second air intake port, which allows the air in the second object processing chamber to flow into the circulation part; and a second air exhaust port, which allows the air in the circulation part to be discharged to the second object processing chamber, and is separated from the second air intake port along the front-to-back direction of the first chamber.

[0054] The second air intake port may be arranged closer to the rear surface of the first chamber than the partition; and the second air exhaust port may be arranged closer to the partition than the rear surface of the first chamber.

[0055] The second air exhaust port may be disposed in a space between the second shelf and the partition.

[0056] Effects of the Invention

[0057] The present invention provides an object processing apparatus that divides a first chamber into a first object processing chamber capable of processing an object and a second object processing chamber separate from the first object processing chamber and capable of processing the object.

[0058] The present invention also provides an object handling apparatus capable of independently managing or adjusting the temperature and humidity of a display space and a storage space by circulating the air therein separately.

[0059] In addition, the present invention provides an object processing device in which a porous material having one or more functions of dehumidifying and filtering air is arranged inside a second chamber separated from a first chamber, thereby being able to reduce the volume of the second chamber compared to a case in which a heat pump is arranged in the second chamber.

[0060] Furthermore, the present invention provides an object processing apparatus in which a flow path for regenerating a saturated adsorbed porous substance is provided through a closed circulation flow path provided in a second chamber.

[0061] In the present invention, the first flow path for air flowing in the display space, the second flow path for air flowing in the storage space, and the third flow path consisting of a closed circulation flow path for regenerating the porous material all flow in the circulation section in the second chamber.

[0062] Furthermore, the present invention provides an object processing apparatus that selectively switches one of the first flow path, the second flow path, and the third flow path using a circulation unit.

[0063] Furthermore, the present invention provides an object handling device in which a shelf portion is detachably provided in a first chamber, thereby effectively storing objects such as clothing and small items in terms of space.

[0064] Furthermore, the present invention provides an object processing apparatus that can change the coupling position of a shelf portion so as to fix the shelf portion to the first chamber even if a partition is provided between the first and second object processing chambers of the first chamber.

[0065] The present invention also provides an object processing apparatus that can uniformly circulate air by changing the arrangement of air exhaust ports provided inside a display space and a storage space even when a shelf portion is provided.

[0066] Furthermore, the present invention provides an object processing device in which a porous material is drawn out to the outside of a housing and can be replaced.

[0067] In addition, the present invention allows objects contained in the display space to be exposed to the outside according to the user's intention or purpose by means of the doors and windows provided on the front side of the box.

[0068] Furthermore, the present invention provides an object handling apparatus that can care for objects stored in a storage space by using the partition portion to prevent them from being exposed to the outside, according to the user's intention or purpose.

[0069] In addition, the present invention integrates the display space and the storage space by sliding the partition according to the size of the stored object or the user's purpose.

[0070] Furthermore, the present invention provides an object processing apparatus including an illumination unit provided inside the first chamber and on the shelf portion in order to maximize the aesthetic effect when viewed from the outside. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0071] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of an object processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] Figure 2 (a) is a perspective view of the object handling device with the door open.

[0073] Figure 2 (b) is a three-dimensional view of the state where the door and the partition are open and a partial enlarged view of the lower part of the box.

[0074] Figure 3 (a) is a projection diagram showing a state in which the partition portion partitions the first chamber into a first target processing chamber and a second target processing chamber.

[0075] Figure 3 (b) is a projection diagram showing that the partition is opened and the first target processing chamber and the second target processing chamber of the first chamber are integrated.

[0076] Figure 4 This is a diagram schematically showing a first target processing chamber, a second target processing chamber, and a second chamber of an object processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view of the object processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention in the front-back direction (X-axis direction) and a partially enlarged view of a cross-sectional portion of an enlarged housing.

[0078] Figure 6 (a) is a top view of the lower part of the housing of the object processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0079] Figure 6 (b) is a top view of the lower part of the housing of the object processing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0080] Figure 7 This is a top view of the circulation unit as seen from above.

[0081] Figure 8 (a) is a front perspective view of the circulation unit.

[0082] Figure 8 (b) is a rear perspective view of the circulation unit.

[0083] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the circulation unit as seen from below.

[0084] Figure 10 This is an exploded perspective view of the circulation unit.

[0085] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view taken in the width direction (Y-axis direction) with reference to the regeneration flow path of the circulation section.

[0086] Figure 12 This is a partial view showing a regeneration flow path and water discharged from the regeneration flow path according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0087] Figure 13 This is a diagram showing the flow of air in the circulation unit along the first flow path.

[0088] Figure 14 This is a diagram showing the flow of air in the circulation unit along the second flow path.

[0089] Figure 15 This is a diagram showing the flow of air in the circulation unit along the third flow path.

[0090] Figure 16 is a perspective view of the guide assembly of the first embodiment.

[0091] Figure 17 It is an exploded perspective view of the guide assembly of the first embodiment.

[0092] Figure 18 It is magnified Figure 16 A partial enlarged view of part C.

[0093] Figure 19 It is magnified Figure 16 A partial enlarged view of part D.

[0094] Figure 20 (a) is a diagram showing a partition portion being arranged in a separated position by the guide assembly according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0095] Figure 20 (b) is a diagram showing that the partition is moved to one side by the guide assembly according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0096] Figure 20 (c) is a diagram showing that the partition is moved to the other side by the guide assembly according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0097] Figure 21 (a) is a projection view showing a partition portion arranged in a guide assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0098] Figure 21 (b) is a projection diagram showing the partition portion being arranged in the accommodation position by the guide assembly according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0099] Figure 22 is a perspective view of a guide assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0100] Figure 23 It is an exploded perspective view of a guide assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0101] Figure 24 It is magnified Figure 22 A partial enlarged view of part E.

[0102] Figure 25 (a) is a diagram showing a partition portion being arranged in a separated position by a guide assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0103] Figure 25 (b) is a diagram showing that the partition is moved to the other side of the accommodation position by the guide assembly according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0104] Figure 25 (c) is a diagram showing that the partition is partially moved by the guide assembly according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0105] Figure 26 (a) is a schematic diagram showing that the partition portion divides the first chamber in the front-rear direction.

[0106] Figure 26 (b) is a simplified diagram showing that the partition portion divides the first chamber in the front-rear direction and the width direction.

[0107] Figure 27 yes Figure 26 (b) Schematic diagram of the partition and guide assembly.

[0108] Figure 28 (a) is a diagram showing the lower portion of the first chamber when the partition is located at the separated position.

[0109] Figure 28 (b) is a diagram showing the lower portion of the first chamber when the partition portion is partially moved.

[0110] Figure 29 (a) shows an example of a separation structure and a combined structure of a separation body according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0111] Figure 29 (b) is a diagram showing that when pressure is applied to one side of a separation structure, adjacent separation structures are bent at a predetermined angle.

[0112] Figure 30 It is a schematic diagram showing that a separation body according to an embodiment of the present invention is arranged in a curved section of a sliding groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0113] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The configuration of the device or the control method described below is only for illustrating the embodiments of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The same reference numerals used throughout the specification denote the same components.

[0114] Specific terms used in this specification are for descriptive purposes only and are not intended to limit the illustrated embodiments.

[0115] For example, expressions such as “same” and “identical” indicate not only a state of being strictly identical but also a state of having tolerance or a difference in degree of obtaining the same function.

[0116] For example, expressions such as "in a certain direction", "along a certain direction", "parallel", "perpendicular", "centered on...", "concentric" or "coaxial" indicating relative or absolute configurations not only strictly indicate such configurations, but also indicate tolerances or states of angles or distances with the same degree of functionality and changes in relative positions.

[0117] To illustrate the present invention, the following description will be based on a spatial orthogonal coordinate system of mutually orthogonal X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. Each axis direction (X-axis direction, Y-axis direction, Z-axis direction) refers to the directions on both sides of the axis extension. Adding "+" (+X-axis direction, +Y-axis direction, +Z-axis direction) in front of each axis direction means that the positive direction of the two sides of the axis extension is a certain direction. Adding "-" (-X-axis direction, -Y-axis direction, -Z-axis direction) in front of each axis direction means that the negative direction of the two sides of the axis extension is another direction.

[0118] The expressions referring to directions such as "front (+X) / back (-X) / left (+Y) / right (-Y) / up (+Z) / down (-Z)" mentioned below are defined according to the XYZ coordinate axis, but this is only for the purpose of clearly understanding the present invention. Of course, the directions can be defined differently according to different references.

[0119] The addition of terms such as "first," "second," and "third" before the components mentioned below is intended only to avoid confusion regarding the components being referred to and has no bearing on the order, importance, or hierarchy between the components. For example, the present invention may include only the second component without the first component.

[0120] Unless clearly indicated otherwise in the context, expressions in the singular used in this specification include expressions in the plural.

[0121] In this specification, "object" refers to the concept of all common clothes that need to be cared for on a daily basis, including tops such as dress shirts or blouses, bottoms such as jeans, and a suit of formal clothes, jackets, leather clothes, etc. In addition, in this specification, object is used as a concept to include small items such as hats, scarves, handkerchiefs, bags or dolls in addition to common clothes, and even includes things such as watches or accessories. However, in this specification, even if only one of the words "clothing", "objects" and "things" is used, it can be interpreted as referring to the object in this specification. That is, as long as the object in this specification is an object contained in the object processing device of one embodiment of the present invention, it can be understood to include all of them, and is not determined by the classification of objects such as clothing, small items, and articles.

[0122] The treatment of objects in this specification should be understood as managing the temperature and humidity of the space where the objects are stored, and includes all meanings of deodorization and filtration so that the objects can be stored in an optimal space, rather than just separating pollutants such as dust from the objects.

[0123] Hereinafter, the object processing apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0124] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an object processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 (a) is a perspective view of the object handling device with the door open. Figure 2 (b) is a three-dimensional view of the state where the door and the partition are open and a partial enlarged view of the lower part of the box.

[0125] Reference Figures 1 to 2 The object processing device 100 of the present invention includes: a box body 1, which is provided with an input port 11 on the front; a door 2, which is combined with the box body 1 and can open and close the input port 11; a first chamber 13, which is located inside the box body 1 and accommodates objects input through the input port 11; a second chamber 15, which forms a space separated from the first chamber 13; and a partition 5, which separates the first chamber 13 into a first object processing chamber 137 and a second object processing chamber 138.

[0126] The box body 1 may be provided with an inlet 11 on the front face 121, through which objects are dropped. The inlet 11 may be formed by the entire front face 121 of the box body 1, or by a portion of the front face 121 being penetrated to form the inlet 11. In the case where a portion of the front face 121 of the box body 1 is penetrated to form the inlet 11, the front face 121 may include an upper panel 121a disposed above the inlet 11 and a lower panel 121b disposed below the inlet 11.

[0127] The first chamber 13 may be provided in the inner space of the housing 1 . The front surface of the first chamber 13 may be in communication with the inlet 11 . That is, the interior of the first chamber 13 is accessible through the inlet 11 .

[0128] The first chamber includes a first chamber rear surface 132 (see FIG. Figure 6 ), the first chamber left side surface 133 (refer to Figure 6 ), the first chamber right side surface 134 (refer to Figure 6 ), forming the first chamber bottom surface 135 of the lower surface (refer to Figure 4 ) and a first chamber upper surface forming an upper surface.

[0129] The first chamber 13 can accommodate an object introduced through the inlet 11 in an internal space formed by the first chamber rear surface 132 , the first chamber left surface 133 , the first chamber right surface 134 , the first chamber bottom surface 135 , and the first chamber top surface.

[0130] The first chamber 13 is a space for accommodating and storing or keeping objects such as clothes, small items, and articles, and therefore may also be called a storage room, a preservative room, a processing room, a showcase room, or a receiving chamber.

[0131] The second chamber 15 may be a space separated from the first chamber 13 (see Figure 4 The second chamber 15 may be separated from the first chamber 13 by the first chamber bottom 135 to form a space below the first chamber 13. That is, the second chamber 15 may be separated from the first chamber 13 by the first chamber bottom 135 to form a space inside the box body 1.

[0132] A circulation unit 3 (see Figure 7 The circulation unit 3 may be arranged to communicate with the first chamber 13 inside the second chamber 15 so as to circulate the air inside the first chamber 13. The details of the circulation unit 3 will be described later.

[0133] The second chamber 15 is where a mechanical device is placed that sucks in and processes the air from the first chamber 13 and then supplies it back into the first chamber 13 for circulation. Therefore, it can also be called a machine room or an auxiliary chamber.

[0134] The door 2 can be rotatably coupled to the housing 1 to open and close the inlet 11. The door 2 can include: a door frame 21 forming a frame of the door 2; a door window 23 surrounded or supported by the door frame 21 and facing at least a portion of the inlet 11; and a door hinge 25 coupling the door frame 21 to the housing 1 so that the door is rotatably coupled to the housing 1.

[0135] The door frame 21 may surround the outer side of the door window 23. Alternatively, the door frame 21 may be coupled to the back side of the door window 23 facing the inlet 11 so that only the door window 23 is exposed to the front of the object handling apparatus 100.

[0136] The door and window 23 are disposed facing the input port 11. The door and window 23 may be light-transmissive so that the interior of the first chamber 13, more specifically, the interior of the first target processing chamber 137, can be observed from the outside through the input port 11.

[0137] In addition, the door and window 23 includes a display, and a camera (not shown) is provided inside the first cavity 13 so that objects inside the first cavity 13 can be displayed through the display of the door and window 23 .

[0138] As such, the door and window 23 are not particularly limited as long as the space inside the first chamber 13 can be observed.

[0139] The door hinge 25 rotatably connects the door frame 21 to the box body 1. The door hinge 25 may include an upper hinge 251 coupled to an upper panel 121a provided at an upper portion of the box body front 121 and a lower hinge 252 coupled to a lower panel 121b provided at a lower portion of the box body front 121.

[0140] Figure 3 (a) is a projection diagram showing a state in which the partition portion divides the first chamber into a first target processing chamber and a second target processing chamber. Figure 3 (b) is a projection diagram showing that the partition is opened and the first target processing chamber and the second target processing chamber of the first chamber are integrated. Figure 4 This is a diagram schematically showing a first target processing chamber, a second target processing chamber, and a second chamber of an object processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0141] Reference Figure 3 (a) of the present invention can divide the interior of the first chamber 13 into a first target processing chamber 137 and a second target processing chamber 138 by the partition 5. The drawings show that the partition 5 divides the first chamber 13 in the front-to-back direction, but the partition direction of the first chamber 13 is not necessarily limited to this.

[0142] Specifically, the partition 5 may be disposed between the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138 , thereby separating the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138 from each other.

[0143] Alternatively, unlike the drawings, the partition 5 may be moved a predetermined distance so that the partition 5 is disposed only in a portion of the region between the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138. In this case, the first chamber 13 can be considered to be partially separated by the partition 5.

[0144] That is, the expression "separation" in this specification can be used as a meaning including a state in which at least a portion of the partition is located between the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138 so that at least a portion of the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138 are separated, and includes all meanings of the state that is not the expression "integration" described later.

[0145] Reference Figure 3 (b) In the present invention, the partition portion 5 may be opened to integrate the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138 to form the first chamber 13 .

[0146] Specifically, the partition 5 is moved to the inside of the first target processing chamber 137 or the second target processing chamber 138 so that the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138 can communicate with each other.

[0147] At this time, the state in which at least a part of the partition 5 is not configured between the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138, that is, the state in which the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138 are fully connected can be expressed as the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138 are "integrated".

[0148] That is, if the partition 5 is not disposed in the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138, the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138 may be integrated to form the first chamber 13. Figure 4The partition 5 can separate the first chamber 13 into the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138. At least a portion of the lower portion of the partition 5 is inserted into the sliding groove 1357 (see FIG. 1 ) provided on the bottom surface 135 of the first chamber. Figure 6 ), so that it can move along the sliding groove 1357.

[0149] Furthermore, the upper portion of the partition 5 is connected to a guide assembly (not shown) so as to be movable along the guide assembly. Specifically, the partition 5 is movable within the first chamber 13 above the second chamber 15, with the upper portion guided by the guide assembly and the lower portion guided by the sliding groove 1357.

[0150] On the other hand, here, the meaning of being connected is that the partition slides and at least a portion of the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138 are connected, which can include all meanings of the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138 being integrated or expanded to form the interior of the first chamber.

[0151] On the other hand, the partition 5 can partition the first chamber 13 in various ways according to the purpose of use of the first chamber 13 .

[0152] For example, the first chamber 13 may be divided by the partition 5 along the front-to-back direction of the housing 1 into a first target processing chamber 137 facing the inlet 11 and a second target processing chamber 138 disposed behind the first target processing chamber 137. Alternatively, the first chamber 13 may be divided by the partition into the first target processing chamber 137 communicating with the inlet 11 and the second target processing chamber not communicating with the inlet 11.

[0153] That is, a first target processing chamber 137 and a second target processing chamber 138 separated by the partition 5 exist inside the first chamber 13 , and the second target processing chamber 138 may be disposed behind the first target processing chamber 137 .

[0154] In the case of the above configuration, the interior of the first target treatment chamber 137 can be accessed through the inlet 11. In addition, the second target treatment chamber 138 can be accessed through the first target treatment chamber 137. The first target treatment chamber 137 can be disposed facing the inlet 11 and the door 2 so as to be visible from the outside.

[0155] This separation method of distinguishing the box body 13 along the front-to-back direction has the following effects: the first object processing chamber 137 in the first chamber 13 is exposed to the outside through the input port 11, thereby having the function of a space mainly for display purposes, and the second object processing chamber 138 is not exposed to the inside by the partition 5, thereby having the function of a space mainly for storage purposes.

[0156] As another example, the first chamber 13 can be divided by the partition 5 into the following sections along the first flow path (see Figure 13 ) the space where the air flows (the first target processing chamber) and along the second flow path (reference Figure 14 ) A space where circulating air flows (a second object processing chamber).

[0157] That is, the interior of the housing 13 may be divided into a space where air circulates along the first flow path and a space where air circulates along the second flow path.

[0158] This separation method has the following effect: it can be distinguished that the first object processing chamber 137 can be used as a space for storing objects suitable for the temperature and humidity conditions of the air flowing in the first flow path, and the second object processing chamber 138 can be used as a space for storing objects suitable for the temperature and humidity conditions of the air flowing in the second flow path.

[0159] As another example, the first chamber 13 can be divided into a first air port 171 (see Figure 6 ) communicates with the space (first target processing chamber) and the second air port 172 (refer to Figure 6 ) is connected to the space (second object processing chamber).

[0160] By using this separation method, the size or material of the storage object can be distinguished based on the amount of air flowing through the first air port 171 or the second air port 172 .

[0161] As another example, the first chamber may be divided by the partition 5 into a first target processing chamber 137 and a second target processing chamber 138 having a larger volume than the first target processing chamber.

[0162] Through this separation method, the first object processing chamber 137 can be used to store objects with smaller volume (for example, wallets, necklaces, etc.), and the second object processing chamber 138 can be used to store objects with larger volume (for example, handbags, bags, etc.).

[0163] The following, such as Figure 4As in the above example, the description is based on the case where the first chamber 13 is separated by the partition 5 into the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138 arranged behind the first target processing chamber (the first chamber 13 is divided in the front-rear direction).

[0164] In this case, the first object processing room 137 is a space for storing objects primarily for display, and thus can be referred to as a showcase space or a display space. The second object processing room 138 is a space primarily for storing objects rather than displaying them, and thus can be referred to as a storage space, a preservation space, or a processing space.

[0165] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view of the object processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention in the front-back direction (X-axis direction) and a partially enlarged view of a cross-sectional portion of an enlarged housing.

[0166] Reference Figure 5 The first chamber 13 may be provided with a shelf unit 8 and an illumination unit 9. The shelf unit 8 may include a first shelf 81 disposed in the first target processing chamber 137 and a second shelf 82 disposed in the second target processing chamber.

[0167] The first shelf 81 may be disposed in the first target processing chamber 137 and coupled to the inner circumference of the first chamber 13. The first target processing chamber 137 may have an inlet 11 disposed in front thereof and a partition 5 or a second target processing chamber 138 disposed in the rear thereof.

[0168] In this case, the partition 5 is not fixed inside the first chamber 13, so it is difficult to connect the first shelf 81. This is because if the first shelf 81 is connected to the partition 5, the object placed on the first shelf 81 will fall off or the partition 5 will be difficult to move smoothly.

[0169] In addition, since the input port 11 and the second target processing chamber 137 define a space, it is difficult to combine the first shelf 81 .

[0170] Therefore, the first shelf 81 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be combined with the left side 133 of the first chamber 13 and the right side 134 of the first chamber 13 .

[0171] Specifically, one side of the first shelf 81 can be combined with the first left side 1331 (refer to Figure 6 ), the other side can be combined with the first right side 1341 (refer to Figure 6 ).

[0172] On the other hand, the second shelf 82 is disposed in the second target processing chamber 138. Since the partition 5 or the first target processing chamber 137 is disposed in front of the second target processing chamber 138, the second shelf 82 is difficult to be coupled to the front of the second target processing chamber 138.

[0173] In addition, since the side of the second target processing chamber 138 is a space for the partition 5 to move (refer to Figure 6 ), so it is difficult for the second shelf 82 to be connected to the side surfaces 133 and 134 of the first chamber 13 from the side of the second object processing chamber 138.

[0174] According to an embodiment of the partition 5, the second shelf 82 may be coupled to the inner housing 140 (see FIG. Figure 6 (a)) can also be combined with the rear surface 132 of the first chamber 13.

[0175] More specifically, according to one embodiment, the partition 5 may be configured to be movable along the periphery of the second target processing chamber 138 (see Figure 6 In this case, the partition 5 moves along the front, side, and rear of the second object processing chamber 138 , so it is difficult to directly fix the second shelf 82 to the rear surface 132 of the first chamber 13 .

[0176] The inner housing 140 may be disposed inside the second object processing chamber 138 and may be spaced apart from the side surfaces 133 and 134 and the rear surface 132 of the first chamber 13 by a predetermined interval.

[0177] That is, the inner housing 140 is provided to surround the second target processing chamber 138 in a manner extending from the rear of the second target processing chamber 138 toward both sides, with the open side facing the first target processing chamber 137. Thus, the inner housing 140 can have a configuration that surrounds the sides and rear of the second target processing chamber 138 except for the front.

[0178] As a result, the partition 5 can move between the side surfaces 133 and 134 of the inner shell 140 and between the rear surface 132 of the first chamber 13 .

[0179] The bottom surface 135 between the inner shell 140 and the first chamber 13 is recessed and has a sliding groove 1357 (see Figure 6 (a)), the partition 5 is able to move along the sliding groove 1357.

[0180] Therefore, the inner housing 140 can not only prevent the partition 5 accommodated in the second object processing chamber 138 from being seen to improve the aesthetics, but also guide the movement of the partition 5 .

[0181] The inner housing 140 can provide a space where the second shelf 82 can be combined. The inner housing 140 can provide a fixing surface where the second shelf 82 can be arranged in the second object processing chamber 138 instead of the side surfaces 133 and 134 and the rear surface 132 of the first chamber 13 .

[0182] That is, the second shelf 82 may be coupled to at least one of the left side, the right side, and the rear side of the inner shell 140 and disposed inside the second target processing chamber 138 .

[0183] According to another embodiment, the partition 5 may be configured to be movable in the front and both sides except for the rear of the second target processing chamber 138 (see FIG. Figure 6 (b)).

[0184] In this case, the partition 5 may not be moved to the rear of the second object processing chamber 138 , and thus the second shelf 82 may be directly combined with the rear surface 132 of the first chamber 13 .

[0185] Of course, the inner shell 140 can be set on both sides of the second object processing chamber 138, and the second shelf 82 can also be combined with at least one of the rear surface 132 of the first chamber 13 and the inner shell 140.

[0186] In other words, in the case of an embodiment in which the partition 5 is arranged to extend to the rear of the second target processing chamber 138 (see Figure 6 (a)), the inner housing 140 is required to fix the second shelf 82. In this case, the second shelf 82 can be connected to at least one of the left side, right side, and rear side of the inner housing 140 and arranged inside the second target processing chamber 138.

[0187] In addition, in the case of an embodiment in which the partition 5 does not extend to the rear of the second target processing chamber 138 (see Figure 6 (b)), in order to fix the second shelf 82, the inner shell 140 is not necessarily required. That is, in this case, the second shelf 82 can be fixed to the rear surface 132 of the first chamber 13.

[0188] Figure 5 1 and 2 are views showing the second shelf 82 coupled to the rear surface 132 of the second chamber 13 .

[0189] On the other hand, refer to Figure 5As shown in the partial enlarged view A of FIG, a partition 5 may be provided between the first shelf 81 and the second shelf 82. That is, the partition 5 may be provided between the first shelf 81 and the second shelf 82.

[0190] Through the above-mentioned combination structure of the first shelf 81 and the second shelf 82 , the movement of the partition 5 will not be hindered by the first shelf 81 and the second shelf 82 .

[0191] In addition, an illumination unit 9 may be disposed between the first shelf 81 and the second shelf 82. The illumination unit 9 may be coupled to the side surfaces 133 and 134 of the first chamber 13 and extend long in the height direction. The drawings illustrate the illumination unit 9 being disposed in the first target processing chamber 137, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0192] The arrangement structure of the lighting unit 9 in the drawings is merely an example, and various specific arrangements may be possible, such as being arranged on the shelf 8 or on the bottom surface 135 .

[0193] Reference Figure 5 In the enlarged view of part B of FIG, the circulation unit 3 may be provided inside the second chamber 15 . The first chamber 13 and the second chamber 15 may be separated by a bottom surface 135 inside the box body 1 .

[0194] As shown in the figure, the bottom surface 135 of the first chamber 13 may be arranged in a stepped manner, and the lower covers 181 and 182 may fill the stepped portion of the bottom surface 135 of the first chamber 13 .

[0195] The lower covers 181 and 182 may include a first lower cover 181 covering the bottom surface 135 of the first target processing chamber 137 , i.e., a first bottom surface 1351 , and a second lower cover 182 covering the bottom surface 135 of the second target processing chamber 138 , i.e., a second bottom surface 1352 .

[0196] On the other hand, the second air intake port 1721 and the second air exhaust port 1723 may allow the second target processing chamber 137 to communicate with the second chamber. The second air intake port 1721 and the second air exhaust port 1723 may be formed to protrude upward from the second bottom surface 1352 .

[0197] The second lower cover 182 may be provided with a second suction cover hole 1821 communicating with the second air suction port 1721 and a second exhaust cover hole 1823 communicating with the second air exhaust port 1723 , and the second air port 172 may be communicated with the interior of the second object processing chamber 138 through the second lower cover 182 .

[0198] In addition, as shown in the figure, a hollow space with an air port protruding therefrom can be formed between the first bottom surface 1351 and the first lower cover 181 and between the second bottom surface 1352 and the second lower cover 182, and the lighting unit 9 or various devices can be arranged in the space.

[0199] The lower covers 181 and 182 may be disposed on the upper portion of the first chamber bottom surface 135 so as to be spaced apart from the first chamber bottom surface 135 by at least the protruding height of the air port 17 and cover the first chamber bottom surface 135 .

[0200] The lower covers 181 and 182 may include a first lower cover 181 covering the first bottom surface 1351 and a second lower cover 182 covering the second bottom surface 1352 .

[0201] Thus, the step of the first chamber bottom surface 135 can be removed, and air can flow smoothly through the air port.

[0202] The first lower cover 181 may include: a first intake port cover, which is formed through a position corresponding to the first air intake port 1711 described later, so that air flows through the first air intake port 1711; and a first exhaust port cover, which is formed through a position corresponding to the first air exhaust port 1713, so that air flows through the first air exhaust port 1713.

[0203] Thus, the flow of air passing through the first air port 171 can be appropriately guided, and the first air port 171 can be protected from the external environment.

[0204] The second lower cover 182 may include: a second intake port cover 1821, which is formed through a position corresponding to the second air intake port 1721 described later, so that air flows through the second air intake port 1721; and a second exhaust port cover 1823, which is formed through a position corresponding to the second air exhaust port 1723, so that air flows through the second air exhaust port 1723.

[0205] Thus, the flow of air passing through the second air port 172 can be appropriately guided, and the second air port 172 can be protected from the external environment.

[0206] Furthermore, thereby, the lighting unit 9 can be inserted between the bottom surface of the first cavity and the predetermined space formed in the lower covers 181 and 182 , thereby making the bottom surface of the first cavity 13 illuminated.

[0207] On the other hand, the lower covers 181 and 182 are only for effectively utilizing the bottom surface 135 and are not necessarily required. Therefore, the following description is based on a state without the lower covers 181 and 182 .

[0208] As described above, the object processing apparatus of the present invention may include: first shelves 81 spaced apart from each other in the height direction inside the first chamber 13 ; and lighting unit 9 configured to illuminate the interior space of the first chamber 13 .

[0209] As described above, the lighting unit 9 can be embedded in the shelf unit 8 or provided on the first cavity bottom surface 135 or the inner surface of the first cavity 13 , thereby achieving the effect of aesthetically emphasizing the object housed in the first cavity.

[0210] The shelf unit 8 is provided with an illumination unit 9 therein, and a placement surface (not shown) for placing an object is configured to be light-transmissive, thereby achieving an effect of highlighting the object placed on the placement surface by illumination. As described above, the shelf unit 8 may include a first shelf 81 disposed in the first object processing chamber 137 and a second shelf 82 disposed in the second object processing chamber.

[0211] The first shelf 81 is coupled to the first chamber 13 in the first target processing chamber 137. The front of the first target processing chamber 137 may face the input port 11, and the back may face the partition 5. Therefore, a shelf coupling portion (not shown) may be provided on at least one of the first left side 1331 and the second right side 1341 of the first chamber 13, and the first shelf may be coupled to the shelf coupling portion in the first target processing chamber 137.

[0212] That is, the first shelf 81 can be combined with the first left side 1331 of the first chamber 13 (refer to Figure 6 ) and the first right side 1341 of the first chamber 13 (refer to Figure 6 ) in the case of a .

[0213] Figure 6 (a) is a top view of the lower part of the housing of the object processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 (b) is a top view of the lower part of the housing of the object processing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0214] Reference Figure 6 , according to the moving structure of the partition 5, the structure of the first chamber 13 can be changed.

[0215] For example, as mentioned above, Figure 6In (a), the partition 5 can move to surround the second object processing chamber 138. In this case, an inner housing 140 is provided to separate the moving path of the partition 5 from the storage space inside the second object processing chamber 138 and the second shelf 82.

[0216] Figure 6 In (b), the partition 5 may be moved only laterally in front of the second target processing chamber 138. In this case, the inner housing 140 is not necessarily required.

[0217] At this time, since the partition 5 does not move to the rear of the second target processing chamber 138, a space can be secured to the extent that the partition 5 does not move. The space of the second target processing chamber 138 can be secured to the extent that the thickness of the partition or the distance a between the rear surface of the inner shell 140 and the rear surface 132 of the first chamber 13 is sufficient (see Figure 6 (a)).

[0218] Reference Figure 6 The bottom surface 135 of the first chamber 13 may be provided with first air ports 1711 , 1713 and second air ports 1721 , 1723 , which are collectively referred to as air ports.

[0219] The air port is provided on the bottom surface 135 of the first chamber 13 so as to communicate with the first chamber 13 and the second chamber 15. The air port is communicated with the circulation part 3 (refer to Figure 5 (B is a partial enlarged view of FIG). The air inside the first chamber 13 can be discharged to the circulation part 3 through the air port, and the air processed in the circulation part 3 can be re-supplied to the first chamber 13.

[0220] On the other hand, the air ports 171 and 172 are arranged inside the first chamber 13 (see Figure 6 ) can be different depending on the configuration position of the second chamber 15.

[0221] For example, in a case where the second chamber 15 forms a separate space above the first chamber 13 , the air port may be provided on the upper surface 136 of the first chamber 13 .

[0222] With reference to the accompanying drawings, the second chamber 15 forms a separate space at a position lower than the first chamber 13 , so the air port 17 can be formed on the bottom surface 135 of the first chamber, thereby allowing the first chamber and the circulation unit 3 to communicate.

[0223] The first chamber bottom surface 135 may include a first bottom surface 1351 disposed in the first target processing chamber 137 and a second bottom surface 1352 disposed in the second target processing chamber 138 .

[0224] That is, the first bottom surface 1351 may form a bottom surface of the first target processing chamber 137 , and the second bottom surface 1352 may form a bottom surface of the second target processing chamber 138 .

[0225] At this time, the bottom surface 135 of the first chamber may be provided in a stepped manner by the air ports 171 and 172 protruding upward from the bottom surface 135 of the first chamber.

[0226] The air ports 171 and 172 may include first air ports 1711 and 1713 configured in the first object processing chamber 137 and connecting the first object processing chamber 137 and the circulation part 3, and second air ports 1721 and 1723 configured in the second object processing chamber 138 and connecting the second object processing chamber 138 and the circulation part 3.

[0227] The first air ports 1711 and 1713 may include a first air intake port 1711 configured to allow air from the first target processing chamber 137 to flow into the circulation unit 3 and a first air exhaust port 1713 configured to allow air from the circulation unit 3 to flow into the first target processing chamber.

[0228] That is, the circulation fan 321 (refer to Figure 7 ) is used as a reference for the flow of the flowing air, the first air intake port 1711 is provided on the upstream side of the circulation part 3, and the first air exhaust port 1713 is provided on the downstream side.

[0229] In this way, the air in the first object processing chamber 137 can flow into the circulation part 3 through the first air intake port 1711 set in the first object processing chamber 137. After the air is processed when passing through the circulation fan 321 and the air processing part 325, it is re-supplied and circulated to the interior of the first object processing chamber 137 through the first air exhaust port 1713.

[0230] Specifically, the first air intake port 1711 and the first air exhaust port 1713 may be disposed closer to the partition 5 than the inlet 11 .

[0231] That is, the first air ports 1711 and 1713 may be arranged closer to the rear side than the front side in the first target processing chamber 137 .

[0232] The inlet 11 is connected to the outside, so if the first air intake port 1711 and the first air exhaust port 1713 are close to the inlet 11, the circulation of air inside the first object processing chamber 137 is blocked when the door 2 is opened, which may make it difficult to manage the first object processing chamber 137.

[0233] In addition, the first shelf 81 may be arranged closer to the input port 11 than the partition 5 in the first object processing chamber 137 so that the object to be placed can be more clearly observed from the outside (see Figure 5 ).

[0234] If the first air intake port 1711 and the first air exhaust port 1713 are closer to the inlet 11, the flow of air caused by the first air ports 1711 and 1713 may be blocked by the first shelf 81, thereby hindering the circulation of air. In addition, if there is an object accommodated in the first object processing chamber 137, the circulation of air may be hindered by the object.

[0235] More specifically, the first air ports 1711 and 1713 are disposed at the rear side to minimize obstruction of air circulation caused by the inlet 11. Meanwhile, as described above, the first shelf 81 may be coupled to the side surfaces 133 and 134 of the first object processing chamber 137.

[0236] At this time, if the first shelf 81 is arranged closer to the rear side, the flow of air discharged or drawn in from the first air ports 1711, 1713 may be obstructed. On the other hand, if the first shelf 81 is arranged closer to the front side, i.e., the inlet 11, interference with the first air ports 1711, 1713 can be minimized.

[0237] Therefore, the first air intake port 1711 and the first air exhaust port 1713 are provided closer to the partition 5 than the inlet 11 (see Figure 5 ), so that the air in the first object processing chamber can be effectively circulated.

[0238] Furthermore, unlike the second object processing chamber 138, the first object processing chamber 137, in which the first air ports 1711 and 1713 are located, may be a space primarily used for displaying objects. Therefore, to limit the size of the air ports 17 and to more efficiently circulate air within the first object processing chamber 137, the first air intake port 1711 and the first air exhaust port 1713 are preferably spaced apart from each other along the width direction (Y-axis direction) of the first chamber 13.

[0239] More specifically, the first target processing chamber 137 may be configured such that the length in the width direction (Y-axis direction) is greater than the length in the front-rear direction (X-axis direction) of the first chamber.

[0240] At this time, the flow path of the air inside the first target processing chamber 137 can be further extended by maximizing the distance between the first air intake port 1711 and the first air exhaust port 1713. Thus, the air inside the first target processing chamber 137 can be circulated more efficiently and evenly.

[0241] In addition, the first air intake port 1711 may be configured to be located in the inlet hole 31a and the outlet hole 31b of the connecting duct 31 described later (see Figure 11 ), closer to the inflow hole 31a in a direction parallel to the ground. Here, the distance in the direction parallel to the ground refers to the horizontal distance between the first air intake port 1711 and the inflow hole 31a or the exhaust hole 31b.

[0242] This configuration can shorten the length of the first intake duct 35 connecting the first air intake port 1711 and the inflow hole 31a, and simplify the duct structure. If the length of the first intake duct 35 is reduced, the flow loss of air from the first air intake port 1711 to the connecting duct 31 can be minimized.

[0243] In addition, the first air exhaust port 1713 may be arranged closer to the exhaust hole 31 b in a direction parallel to the ground, between the inflow hole 31 a and the exhaust hole 31 b of the connection duct 31 .

[0244] This configuration shortens the length of the first intake duct 37 connecting the first air outlet port 1713 and the outlet hole 31b, and simplifies the duct structure. Reducing the length of the first outlet duct 37 minimizes the flow loss of air from the connecting duct 31 to the first air outlet port.

[0245] The second air ports 1721 and 1723 may include a second air intake port 1721 for allowing air from the second treatment chamber 138 to flow into the circulation part 3 and a second air exhaust port 1723 for allowing air from the circulation part 3 to flow into the second treatment chamber 138 .

[0246] That is, based on the flow of air flowing through the circulation fan 321 of the circulation unit 3 , the second air intake port 1721 is provided on the upstream side of the circulation unit 3 , and the second air exhaust port 1723 is provided on the downstream side.

[0247] In this manner, the air inside the second target treatment chamber 138 can flow into the interior of the circulation unit 3 through the second air intake port 1721. The air flowing into the circulation unit 3 can be processed by the air processing unit 325 and then discharged into the second target treatment chamber 138 through the second air exhaust port 1723. In this way, the air inside the second target treatment chamber 138 can circulate.

[0248] The second air intake port 1721 and the second air exhaust port 1723 may be spaced apart from each other along the front-to-back direction (X-axis direction) of the first chamber. Specifically, the second target processing chamber 138 may be longer in the width direction (Y-axis direction) than in the front-to-back direction.

[0249] At this time, the second air intake port 1721 and the second air exhaust port 1723 are spaced apart in the front-to-rear direction, so that the respective open areas of the second air intake port 1721 and the second air exhaust port 1723 can be increased in the width direction.

[0250] In other words, if the second air intake port 1721 and the second air exhaust port 1723 are spaced apart from each other in the front-to-back direction, the open area of ​​the second air ports 1721 and 1723 can be extended in the width direction. This helps increase the total open area of ​​the second air ports 1721 and 1723. As the total open area increases, the amount of air flowing through the second air ports increases, allowing air to circulate smoothly throughout the second target processing chamber 138 even if the volume of the second target processing chamber 138 is larger than that of the first target processing chamber 137.

[0251] On the other hand, if the second air intake port 1721 and the second air exhaust port 1723 are spaced apart in the width direction, the air circulation generated by the second air ports 1721 and 1723 may be blocked by the second shelf 82 disposed in the second object processing chamber 138. Therefore, spacing the second air intake port 1721 and the second air exhaust port 1723 in the front-to-back direction is advantageous in increasing the open area of ​​the second air ports 1721 and 1723.

[0252] In addition, the second air intake port 1721 can be configured as the back side 132 of the first chamber 13 and the partition 5 that is closer to the back side 132 of the first chamber 13, and the second air exhaust port 1723 can be configured as the back side 132 of the first chamber and the partition 5 that is closer to the partition 5.

[0253] According to the above arrangement, even if the second shelf 82 is provided in the second target treatment chamber 138 , air can be smoothly circulated to the upper portion of the second target treatment chamber 138 .

[0254] More specifically, in the second target processing chamber 138 , the second shelf 82 may be mounted on a shelf mounting portion (not shown) provided on the rear surface 132 of the first chamber 13 .

[0255] The partition 5 slides between the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138, so that the front side of the second shelf 82 can be separated from the partition 5 by a predetermined distance (see Figure 5 (a partial enlarged view of A).

[0256] At this time, the second air exhaust port 1723 may be provided closer to the partition 5 so that the air can move upward through the space between the front side of the second shelf 82 and the partition 5 .

[0257] If the second air exhaust port 1723 is disposed between the second shelf 82 and the partition 5 , the air exhausted from the second air exhaust port 1723 may directly reach the upper portion of the second object processing chamber 138 through the space separated between the second shelf 82 and the partition 5 .

[0258] On the other hand, the second air intake port 1721 is a port for air intake, so even if it is configured close to the back side 132 of the first chamber 13, it is not blocked by the second shelf 82 and will not have a significant impact on the air circulation of the second object processing chamber 138.

[0259] From the perspective of air circulation and object processing, the second air exhaust port 1723 is preferably arranged so that the air processed by the circulation unit 3 reaches the upper portion of the second object processing chamber 138. On the other hand, even if the second air intake port 1721 is arranged on the back surface 132 of the first chamber 13, it will not have a significant impact on the air circulation and object processing in the second object processing chamber 138.

[0260] In other words, the air that needs to be processed inside the second object processing chamber 138 can be diffused throughout the second object processing chamber 138. Therefore, in terms of effective air circulation and object processing, preferably, the second air intake port 1721 is configured to be close to the back side 132 of the first chamber 13, and the second air exhaust port 1723 is configured to be close to the partition 5.

[0261] In addition, by configuring the second air exhaust port 1723 to be close to the partition 5, it can also serve as an air curtain to prevent the fluids in the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138 from mixing with each other when the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138 are integrated.

[0262] On the other hand, as another example, it is possible to assume that the volume of the second processing chamber 138 is larger than the volume of the first processing chamber 137. In this case, if the air in the second processing chamber 138 is operated at the same output of the circulation fan 321 as that in the first processing chamber 137, the processing of objects in the second processing chamber 138 may not be efficient.

[0263] Therefore, as described later, the present invention is provided with a control unit (not shown), which can be controlled so that the output of the air supply fan becomes higher in the second circulation mode of circulating the air of the second object treatment chamber 138 compared with the first circulation mode of circulating the air of the first object treatment chamber.

[0264] On the other hand, the first chamber left side 133 may include a first left side 1331 disposed at the first target processing chamber 137 and a second left side 1332 disposed at the second target processing chamber 138 .

[0265] The first left side surface 1331 may protrude toward the right side surface 134 and may be arranged in a stepped manner as approaching the rear of the first chamber 13 from the inlet 11 .

[0266] Specifically, the first left side surface 1331 may include: a left inclined surface 1331a, which is inclined so that the width of the first chamber decreases as the direction approaches the second object processing chamber from the input port 11; a left extension surface 1331b, in which the width of the first chamber increases from the end of the left inclined surface 1331a; and a left circulation surface 1331c, which extends from the end of the left extension surface 1333b toward the second left side surface 1332.

[0267] Similarly, the first chamber right side 134 may include a first right side 1341 disposed in the first target processing chamber 137 and a second right side 1342 disposed in the second target processing chamber 138. The first right side 1341 may protrude toward the left side 133 and may be arranged in a stepped manner as one approaches the rear of the first chamber 13 from the inlet 11.

[0268] Specifically, the first right side surface 1341 may include: a right inclined surface 1341a, which is inclined so that the width of the first chamber decreases as the direction approaches the second object processing chamber from the input port 11; a right extension surface 1341b, in which the width of the first chamber increases from the end of the right inclined surface 1341a; and a right circulation surface 1341c, which extends from the end of the right extension surface 1341b toward the second right side surface 1342.

[0269] Through this structure, in the first object processing chamber 137, the two side surfaces 1331 and 1341 of the first chamber can be narrowed by the inclined surfaces 1331a and 1341a of the first object processing chamber 137 as the width approaches the rear of the first chamber 13 from the input port 11, and then widened again along the extension surfaces 1331b and 1341b and the circulation surfaces 1331c and 1341c in a stepped manner.

[0270] The first shelf 81 as the shelf unit 8 disposed in the first target processing chamber may be coupled to the inclined surfaces 1331a and 1341a. The first air port 171 may be provided in the space between the circulation surfaces 1331c and 1341c.

[0271] Due to the inclined surfaces 1331a, 1341a and the extended surfaces 1331b, 1341b, the two side surfaces 133, 134 can be arranged in a stepped manner. In this case, the first air port can be located in the space between the left circulation surface 1335 and the right circulation surface 1341c. In other words, to minimize obstruction of air circulation caused by the first shelf 81 or the opening and closing of the inlet 11, the first air port can be located on the stepped surface of the first chamber 13, specifically between the left circulation surface 1331c and the right circulation surface 1341c.

[0272] More preferably, one of the first air intake port 1711 and the first air exhaust port 1713 can be configured in the step space formed by the left extension surface 1331b and the left circulation surface 1331c, and the other can be configured in the step space formed by the right extension surface 1341b and the right circulation surface 1341c.

[0273] That is, a stepped space is formed in which at least a portion of the first port 171 is blocked relative to the inlet 11, thereby forming a flow path for air flowing out of the first target processing chamber 137. Thus, air can be efficiently circulated within the first target processing chamber 137.

[0274] In addition, the first chamber 13 may be formed in a trapezoidal shape in which the space between the left inclined surface 1331 a and the right inclined surface 1341 a gradually narrows toward the rear of the first chamber or gradually widens toward the front.

[0275] Due to the length difference in the width of the first chamber 13, air can further effectively flow from the space between the left circulation surface 1331c and the right circulation surface 1341c having the first air port toward the space between the left inclined surface 1331a and the right inclined surface 1341a.

[0276] In other words, as one approaches the inlet 11 from the rear of the first object treatment chamber 137, the width of the first chamber 13 gradually increases, so that a pressure difference can be formed between the rear and front of the first object treatment chamber 137. As a result, air circulation can be smoothly carried out inside the first object treatment chamber 137 in the front-to-back direction.

[0277] In addition, the shape of the first shelf 81 coupled to the inclined surfaces 1331a and 1341a may also be a trapezoidal shape whose width becomes wider as it approaches the inlet 11, so as to correspond to the space between the inclined surfaces. This shape of the first shelf 81 has the effect of making it easier for a user observing the object from outside the box 1 to recognize the object displayed on the first shelf 81.

[0278] Figure 7 This is a top view of the circulation unit from above. Figure 8 (a) is a front perspective view of the circulation unit. Figure 8 (b) is a rear perspective view of the circulation unit. Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional view of the circulation unit viewed from below. Figure 10 This is an exploded perspective view of the circulation unit. Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view in the width direction (Y-axis direction) based on the regeneration flow path of the circulation unit. Figure 12 This is a partial view showing a regeneration flow path and water discharged from the regeneration flow path according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0279] As described above, the circulation unit 3 is disposed inside the second chamber 15 to circulate the air inside the first chamber 13. The air flowing from the first chamber 13 into the circulation unit can be dehumidified or filtered while flowing along the circulation unit 3 and then flow back into the first chamber 13.

[0280] Reference Figure 7The circulation part 3 may include: a connecting pipe 31 for circulating air to pass through; an air conditioning part 32, which is arranged in the connecting pipe 31 to circulate and process the air; air intake pipes 35 and 36, which allow the air inside the first chamber 13 to flow into the connecting pipe 31; and air exhaust pipes 37 and 38, which allow the air inside the connecting pipe 31 to be discharged to the first chamber 13.

[0281] The connecting pipe 31 may include a hub body 311 on which the air conditioning unit 32 is seated.

[0282] The connecting pipe 31 may further include a replacement body 312, which is movably provided from the hub body 311 so as to be drawn out from the lower panel 121b of the box body 1 (see FIG. Figure 2 (b)). Details of replacing the main body 312 will be described later.

[0283] The connecting pipe 31 may include a hub cover 313 (see FIG. Figure 10 The hub cover covers the hub body 311 and the replacement body 312 .

[0284] The connecting duct 31 may be configured such that an air conditioning unit 32 is disposed in an inner space thereof so that air flows along the inner space of the connecting duct 31. That is, the connecting duct 31 may be broadly defined as including the air conditioning unit 32.

[0285] The air conditioning unit 32 may include a blower fan 321 for circulating air, a heating unit 323 for heating the flowing air, and an air treatment unit 325 for treating the flowing air.

[0286] The air supply fan 321 can be disposed inside the connecting duct 31 to create a pressure difference to circulate the air. Due to the air supply fan 321, the air inside the first chamber can flow into the circulation unit, and the air in the circulation unit 3 can be discharged into the first chamber 13.

[0287] The heating unit 323 may be provided in the connecting duct to heat the air passing through the connecting duct 31. The heating unit is provided to increase the temperature inside the first chamber 13 or to regenerate the air processing unit 325 described later.

[0288] The air treatment unit can be disposed within the connecting duct and can process the flowing air. The air treatment unit can include a porous material, such as zeolite or activated carbon, that absorbs and removes moisture or pollutants from the air. When air heated by the heating unit 323 flows into the air treatment unit, the air treatment unit evaporates moisture trapped in the air treatment unit 325, thereby regenerating the air treatment unit 325. Regeneration of the air treatment unit 325 will be described later.

[0289] However, the air processing unit is not necessarily limited thereto, and as long as it can process the air inside the first chamber 13 , the above substances are not particularly limited.

[0290] In this specification, the term "air treatment" should be understood to encompass dehumidification (removing moisture from the air), deodorization (removing odor particles from the air), and purification or filtration (removing pollutant particles from the air by filtration or adsorption). In other words, performing one or more of the above-mentioned functions of dehumidification, deodorization, filtration, and purification should be considered as air treatment.

[0291] That is, the present invention is proposed to display and store the objects inside the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138 under optimal environmental conditions, so that the volume of the second chamber (mechanical chamber) 15 can be reduced, unlike the heat pump including an additional refrigerant circulation flow path.

[0292] Based on the air flowing in the connecting duct 31 , in the air conditioning unit 32 , the air supply fan 321 may be disposed upstream of the heating unit 323 , and the heating unit 323 may be disposed upstream of the air processing unit 325 .

[0293] In addition, the heating unit 323 may be arranged closer to the air processing unit 325 than the air processing unit 325 and the air supply fan. This is to supply heat to the air processing unit without losing heat dissipated from the heating unit.

[0294] As will be described later, the connecting pipe 31 may provide a first flow path for air circulation in the first target treatment chamber 137 (see Figure 13 ), the second flow path for air circulation of the second object processing chamber (refer to Figure 14 ) and the third flow path (refer to Figure 15 ) are commonly passed through the channel.

[0295] That is, according to an example of the present invention, the first target treatment chamber 137 and the second target treatment chamber 138 may be individually circulated and managed by a single connection duct 31 having an air conditioning unit.

[0296] In addition, the connecting pipe 31 may include an inflow hole 31a (see Figure 10 ), the exhaust hole 31b for exhausting the air inside the connecting pipe (refer to Figure 10 ) and the regeneration hole 31c (see Figure 12 ).

[0297] On the other hand, more preferably, the inflow hole 31a can be arranged so that it is closer to the circulation fan 321 than the circulation fan 321 and the air processing unit 325. Preferably, the inflow hole 31a can be arranged to face the circulation fan 321. If the inflow hole 31a faces the circulation fan 321, air inside the first chamber 13 can flow into the inflow hole 31a without causing flow loss due to bends or bends in the flow path.

[0298] Likewise, the exhaust hole 31 b may be disposed closer to the air processing unit 325 than the circulation fan 321 or the air processing unit 325 , and may face the air processing unit 325 in order to minimize the loss of the flow path.

[0299] The air suction ducts 35 and 36 may include a first suction duct 35 communicating with the first target treatment chamber 137 and the inflow hole 31 a , and a second suction duct 36 communicating with the second target treatment chamber 138 and the inflow hole 31 a .

[0300] Reference Figures 8 to 10 The first suction pipe 35 may include a first suction pipe body 351 connected to the connecting pipe through the inflow hole 31a and a first suction pipe guide 353 extending from the first suction pipe body 351 toward the first object processing chamber 137 and connected to the first air suction port 1711.

[0301] When the second chamber 15 is provided at the lower portion of the first chamber 13 , as shown in the figure, the first suction duct guide 353 can extend upward from the end of the first suction duct body 351 , so that the air flowing in through the first air suction port 1711 can be guided to the first suction duct body 351 .

[0302] A first suction duct guide hole 353 a may be formed at a free end side of the first suction duct guide 353 and communicate with the first air suction port 1711 .

[0303] The first suction duct body 351 may provide a flow path for air flowing in from the first suction duct body 351 to move toward the inflow hole 31 a .

[0304] The second suction duct 36 may include a second suction duct body 361 communicating with the connection duct through the inflow hole, and a first suction duct guide 353 extending from the second suction duct body toward the second object processing chamber and connected to the second air suction port.

[0305] When the second chamber 15 is arranged below the first chamber 13 (see Figure 4 ), the second suction duct guide 363 may extend upward from the end of the second suction duct body 361.

[0306] In addition, one end of the second suction duct guide 363 connected to the second air suction port 1721 may have the same shape as the second air suction port 1721 and be disposed parallel to the width direction of the first chamber 13 .

[0307] A second suction duct guide hole 363 a is formed at one end of the second suction duct guide 363 so as to communicate with the second air suction port 1721 .

[0308] The width of the second suction duct guide 363 may be narrowed from the one end of the second suction duct guide 363 to the other end where the second suction duct body 361 is provided or from the upper end of the second suction duct guide 363 to the lower side.

[0309] This shape allows for a wide and uniform intake of air into the second target processing chamber 138. Furthermore, the flow path width gradually narrows along the air flow direction, allowing for a stable air flow. This minimizes turbulent flow during air intake.

[0310] The air exhaust ducts 37 and 38 may include a first exhaust duct 37 communicating with the exhaust hole 31 b and the first target treatment chamber, and a second exhaust duct 38 communicating with the exhaust hole 31 b and the second target treatment chamber.

[0311] The first exhaust duct 37 may provide a space for air exhausted from the connection duct 31 through the exhaust hole 31 b to flow into the first target treatment chamber.

[0312] The first exhaust duct 37 may include: a first exhaust duct body 371, which provides a space for the flow of air exhausted from the connecting duct 31 through the exhaust hole 31b; and a first exhaust duct guide 373, which extends from the first exhaust duct body 371 toward the first object processing chamber and is connected to the first air exhaust port 1713.

[0313] A first exhaust duct guide hole 373 a may be formed at one end (downstream end) of the first exhaust duct guide 373 and communicate with the first air exhaust port 1713 .

[0314] When the second chamber 15 is provided below the first chamber 13 (see Figure 4 ), the first exhaust duct guide 373 may extend upward from the end of the first exhaust duct body 371 toward the first air exhaust port 1713.

[0315] The second exhaust duct 38 may provide a space in which the air exhausted from the connection duct 31 through the exhaust hole 31 b may flow into the second target treatment chamber.

[0316] The second exhaust duct 38 may include: a second exhaust duct body 381, which provides a space for the air exhausted from the connecting duct through the exhaust hole 31b to flow; and a second exhaust duct guide 383, which extends from the second exhaust duct body 381 toward the second object processing chamber and is connected to the second air exhaust port 1723.

[0317] In a case where the second chamber 15 is disposed below the first chamber 13 , the second exhaust duct guide 383 may extend upward from the end of the second exhaust duct 38 toward the second air exhaust port 1723 .

[0318] A second exhaust duct guide hole 383 a may be formed at one end (downstream end) of the second exhaust duct guide 383 , and the second exhaust duct guide hole 383 a may communicate with the second air exhaust port 1723 .

[0319] One end of the second exhaust duct guide 383 connected to the second air exhaust port 1723 may have the same shape as the second air exhaust port 1723 and be disposed parallel to the width direction of the first chamber 13 .

[0320] That is, the width of the second exhaust duct guide 383 may become narrower as it moves from the one end thereof to the other end where the second suction duct body is disposed or from the upper end thereof to the lower side.

[0321] With this shape, the second exhaust duct can evenly supply the air exhausted from the connecting duct 31 to the second target treatment chamber 138. In addition, the second exhaust duct 38 can be configured so that the flow path width gradually widens along the air flow direction, thereby allowing the air to flow stably.

[0322] Thus, even if the second air exhaust port is provided with a large width, air can be exhausted uniformly.

[0323] In addition, the circulation unit 3 may further include a regeneration duct 39 configured to allow air exhausted from the connecting duct 31 to the outside of the connecting duct 31 to flow back into the connecting duct 31 .

[0324] Reference Figure 11 and Figure 12 The regeneration pipe 39 can be set inside the second chamber 15, with one end connected to the exhaust hole 31b and the other end connected to the regeneration hole 31c, forming a closed circulation flow path in which the air discharged from the connecting pipe 31 through the exhaust hole 31b flows back into the regeneration hole 31c.

[0325] As will be described later, the regeneration duct 39 is provided to regenerate the air processing unit 325 during a regeneration process.

[0326] The regeneration pipe 39 may include: a first regeneration pipe body 391, including an inclined section inclined upward or downward and connected to the discharge hole 31b; a second regeneration pipe body 392, including an inclined section extending from the first regeneration pipe body 391 and inclined downward or upward; and a third regeneration pipe body 393, which extends from the second regeneration pipe body 392 and is connected to the regeneration hole 31c.

[0327] The first regeneration pipe body 391 may include: a first inclined portion 3911, including an inclined section inclined upward or downward and connected to the discharge hole 31b at one end; and a flat portion 3913, extending from the position where the inclined section of the first inclined portion 3911 ends toward the side of the second chamber.

[0328] The first inclined portion 3911 may be inclined so that at least a portion of the regeneration duct 39 is disposed above or below the first air intake port 1711 or the second air intake port 1721 .

[0329] As shown in the figure, the first inclined portion 3911 is inclined upward, and the flat portion extends from the first inclined portion toward the side of the second chamber. At this time, at least a portion of the first regeneration duct body 391 is disposed above the second suction duct.

[0330] That is, as described above, the spatial efficiency inside the second chamber 15 can be maximized by the three-dimensional structure in which at least a portion of the first regeneration duct body 391 and the second suction duct 36 overlap in the vertical direction.

[0331] Thus, the size of the space generated by the pipe flow path inside the second chamber 15 can be further reduced, and the size of the space in the first chamber 13 can be further widened.

[0332] The second regeneration duct body 392 includes: an extension portion 3921, which extends from the flat portion 3913 of the first regeneration duct body 391, is connected to the flat portion 3913 on one side, and contacts the side of the second chamber 15 on the other side; a second inclined portion 3923, includes an inclined section extending from the extension portion 3921 and inclined in a direction opposite to the direction of the inclined section of the first inclined portion 3911; and a drainage portion 3925, having a drainage hole 3924a, so that the condensed water condensed in the second inclined portion 3923 is discharged to the tray 394 described later.

[0333] The extension portion 3921 may extend from the flat portion 3913 toward the side of the second chamber and contact the side of the second chamber.

[0334] The second inclined portion 3923 is arranged at an angle opposite to the first inclined portion at the end of the extension portion 3921, extending parallel to the side surface of the second chamber 15. The height of the second inclined portion 3923 is the same as that of the first inclined portion 3911, thereby allowing the discharge hole 31b and the regeneration hole 31c to be located at the same height. If the discharge hole 31b and the regeneration hole 31c are located at the same height, friction or flow loss that may occur during flow within the connecting pipe can be minimized.

[0335] The drainage portion 3925 is provided at the end of the second inclined portion and can drain condensed water toward the tray 394 .

[0336] In addition, at least a portion of the second inclined portion 3923 is in continuous contact with the side surface of the second chamber. As described later, when the air heated by the heating unit circulates along the regeneration duct 39, it can be condensed by the second regeneration duct body 392 including the second inclined portion 3923.

[0337] Condensed water discharged from the air condensed while passing through the second inclined portion 3923 may flow along the inclination to the third regeneration duct body 393 .

[0338] Therefore, preferably, the first inclined portion 3911 is inclined upward to be arranged above the air intake ducts 35 and 36 , and the second inclined portion 3923 is inclined downward to be able to guide the condensed water to the third regeneration duct body 393 .

[0339] Here, the side surface of the second chamber 15 refers to a certain surface inside the second chamber 15 , and should be understood to include the front and back surfaces of the second chamber 15 and the inner peripheral surface of the box body 1 .

[0340] The third regeneration pipe body 393 is bent and extended from the end of the second regeneration pipe body 392 toward the regeneration hole 31c. The third regeneration pipe body 393 may include a drainage hole formed through the lower portion.

[0341] Condensed water generated by condensation in the second regeneration duct body 392 may be discharged downward through the drainage hole 3924 a of the third regeneration duct body 393 .

[0342] The regeneration duct 39 may include a tray 394 disposed below the drain hole 3924a to collect condensed water discharged from the third regeneration duct body 393. The condensed water collected in the tray 394 may evaporate naturally.

[0343] In addition, the tray 394 can be led out to the outside through a tray discharge port (not shown) provided in the box body 1 , so that the user can directly throw away the water collected in the tray 394 .

[0344] Thereby, the occurrence of mold or odor caused by the residual condensed water (residual water) is minimized, and the object can be cared for more hygienically.

[0345] In order to drain the condensed water smoothly, the tray can be located below the connecting pipe 31 (see Figure 12 ).

[0346] For example, the connecting pipe 31 may be placed on the bottom 155 of the second chamber 15. The tray may be disposed below the bottom 155 of the second chamber by a predetermined distance S, and may be located between the bottom of the second chamber 15 and the bottom of the housing 1.

[0347] By configuring as described above, not only can the condensed water be drained smoothly, but also the second chamber can be managed more hygienically because the space for condensed water discharge (the space between the bottom surface 155 of the second chamber and the bottom surface 115 of the box body) and the space for air circulation (the second chamber 15) are separated.

[0348] More specifically, the air heated by the heating unit and passing through the air processing unit 325 may flow into the first regeneration duct body 391 and circulate along the second regeneration duct body 392 (see FIG. Figure 12 ).

[0349] The air flowing into the second regeneration duct body 392 may contact the side surface of the second chamber along the extension portion 3921. In addition, the air may exchange heat with the side surface of the second chamber and be condensed while moving downward along the second inclined surface.

[0350] Condensed water generated when the air flows along the second inclined surface 3923 may be discharged toward the bottom of the second chamber through the drainage holes 4924 a of the drainage portion 3925 and collected in the tray 394 .

[0351] In addition, the air from which condensed water is removed while flowing along the second inclined surface may flow along the third regeneration duct body 393 and flow into the interior of the connecting duct 31 through the regeneration hole 31 c.

[0352] As described above, the present invention can extend the life of the air processing unit 325 by operating the third flow path in the regeneration mode to regenerate the air processing unit 325 .

[0353] On the other hand, if the air handling unit is made of a porous material, foreign matter such as dust adsorbed by the air handling unit may cause fouling, where the pores are clogged. If fouling occurs, not only will the filtration performance of the air handling unit be reduced, but its lifespan may also be shortened. Even in the regeneration mode, it may be difficult to directly remove foreign matter adsorbed in the pores of the porous material.

[0354] Therefore, there is a current demand for a structure that allows the air treatment unit to be replaced from the outside of the housing without disassembling the circulation unit.

[0355] The connecting duct 31 may include: a connecting body 31, which is provided with a placement surface 3111 capable of placing one or more components of the air conditioning unit 32; and a replacement body 312, which is provided with a loading and unloading surface 3121 providing a space for detachably placing the air treatment unit 325.

[0356] The air processing unit may be detachably coupled to the mounting and disassembly surface 3121 of the replacement body 312 .

[0357] The replacement body 312 may include: a loading and unloading surface 3121, on which the air treatment unit is detachably mounted; a replacement cover 3123, which forms a part of the appearance of the connecting duct 31; and a replacement panel 3125, which extends from the replacement cover 3123 and is exposed to the outside of the box body 1 through the replacement hole (refer to FIG. Figure 7 ).

[0358] The replacement cover 3123 may extend from the outer circumferential surface of the connection body 531 to prevent the air inside the connection pipe 31 from flowing out when the replacement body 312 is accommodated in the connection pipe 31 .

[0359] The replacement panel 3125 may have a shape corresponding to the replacement hole so as to fill the replacement hole (not shown) when the replacement body 312 is accommodated in the connection pipe 31 .

[0360] Since the second chamber 15 is located below the first chamber 13 , the replacement hole may also be formed in the lower panel 121 b of the box body 1 .

[0361] At this time, the replacement panel 3125 is set to minimize the step with the lower panel 121b of the box body 1, so that it can be exposed from the replacement hole and constitute a part of the lower panel 121b (refer to Figure 2 (b)).

[0362] The user pulls the replacement panel toward the front of the box body, so that the air treatment unit 325 installed on the mounting and dismounting surface 3121 can be exposed and led out to the outside of the box body 1 through the replacement hole.

[0363] The user can separate the exposed air processing unit 325 from the mounting and detaching surface 3121 and install a new air processing unit 325 on the mounting and detaching surface 3121 .

[0364] Then, the user can push the replacement body 312 toward the back of the box 1 so that the replacement panel 3125 and the lower panel 121 b are located on the same line, thereby allowing the air treatment unit 325 to be set inside the connecting duct 31 .

[0365] Through this series of processes, the user can conveniently replace the air processing unit 325 without disassembling the circulation unit 3 .

[0366] In addition, the circulation unit 3 includes a hub 33 (see FIG. 1 ) that connects the suction pipe, the discharge pipe, and the regeneration pipe to the inlet or the discharge hole. Figure 9 and Figure 11 ).

[0367] The hub 33 may include a first hub 331 that connects the first and second suction pipes 35 and 36 with the inflow hole 31 a and a second hub 332 that connects the discharge hole 31 b with the first and second discharge pipes 37 and 38 and the regeneration pipe (first regeneration pipe body).

[0368] The first hub 33 may be disposed upstream of the inflow hole 31 a and downstream of the first suction duct 35 and the second suction duct 36 based on the flow of air.

[0369] The first hub 33 defines a space for communicating the first suction pipe 35 , the second suction pipe 36 , and the inflow hole 31 a (or the connection pipe 31 ), thereby forming a three-directional flow path.

[0370] That is, air flowing in from the first suction duct 35 and the second suction duct 36 may be integrated by the first hub 331 and communicate with the inflow hole 31 a .

[0371] The second hub 33 may be disposed downstream of the discharge hole 31 b based on the flow of air and upstream of the first discharge duct 35 , the second discharge duct 36 , and the regeneration duct 39 .

[0372] The second hub 33 connects the first exhaust pipe 37 , the second exhaust pipe 38 , the regeneration pipe 39 , and the exhaust hole 31 b (or the connecting pipe 31 ), thereby forming a four-directional flow path.

[0373] That is, the air discharged from the discharge hole 31 b may branch at the second hub 332 and communicate with the first discharge duct 37 , the second discharge duct 38 , and the regeneration duct 39 .

[0374] On the other hand, the circulation unit 3 may further include a flow path conversion unit 4, which is provided on the hub 33 so that one of the plurality of pipes is connected to the connecting pipe 31 (see Figure 10 ).

[0375] The flow path conversion portion 4 may include a first conversion portion 41, which is arranged on the first hub 33, so that one of the first suction pipe 35 and the second suction pipe 36 can be selectively connected to the connecting pipe through the inflow hole 31a, or can cut off the first discharge pipe 35 and the second discharge pipe 36 from the inflow hole.

[0376] In addition, the flow path conversion part 4 may further include a second conversion part 42 , which is provided on the second hub 33 , so that one of the first exhaust pipe, the second exhaust pipe and the regeneration pipe is selectively connected to the connecting pipe through the exhaust hole.

[0377] The flow path switching unit 4 can selectively switch one of the first flow path, the second flow path, and the third flow path described later under the control of a control unit (not shown). The operation of the flow path switching unit 4 and the flow path switching structure based on the operation will be described later.

[0378] Figure 13 is a diagram showing the flow of air in the circulation unit along the first flow path. Figure 14 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the flow of air in the circulation unit along the second flow path. Figure 15 This is a diagram showing the flow of air in the circulation unit along the third flow path.

[0379] Refer to it together Figure 13 and Figure 14 The circulation part 3 may include: a first flow path (refer to Figure 13 ), which includes the connecting pipe 31, so that the air of the first object processing chamber 137 circulates; and a second flow path (refer to Figure 14 ), which includes the connecting pipe 31, so that the air of the second object processing chamber 138 circulates.

[0380] The first flow path is the path of air that flows into the first object processing chamber through the first air intake port 1711, flows along the first intake pipe 35, the connecting pipe 31, and the first exhaust pipe 37, and then circulates back to the first object processing chamber 137 through the first air exhaust port 1713.

[0381] In other words, the first flow path may refer to a pipe structure through which the air in the first object treatment chamber 137 circulates through the circulation unit 3 , and may be defined as including the first suction pipe 35 , the connecting pipe 31 , and the first exhaust pipe 37 .

[0382] As shown in the figure, the first conversion part 41 can be controlled to connect the first suction pipe 35 with the inflow hole 31 a , and the second conversion part 42 can be controlled to connect the discharge hole with the first discharge pipe 37 .

[0383] In this way, the first conversion unit 41 and the second conversion unit 42 are configured so that the flow path conversion unit 4 only allows the circulation of air passing through the first flow path, which is defined as the first circulation mode (i.e., the state in which the first conversion unit 41 and the second conversion unit 42 are configured so that the flow path conversion unit 4 only allows the circulation of air passing through the first flow path). Figure 13 Arrangement (Configuration) of the reference flow path conversion unit 4).

[0384] The second flow path can be defined as a path in which the air in the second object processing chamber 138 flows into the second chamber through the second air intake port 1721, flows through the second intake pipe 36, the connecting pipe 31, the second exhaust pipe 38, and then circulates back to the second object processing chamber through the second air exhaust port 1723.

[0385] In other words, the second flow path may be defined as a pipe structure for circulating the air of the second target treatment chamber 138 within the second chamber 15 , and includes the second suction pipe 36 , the connecting pipe 31 , and the second exhaust pipe 38 .

[0386] The flow path conversion unit 4 may be controlled by the control unit so that the first conversion unit 41 connects the second suction pipe 36 with the inflow hole 31 a , and the second conversion unit 42 connects the discharge hole 31 a with the first discharge pipe 37 .

[0387] Thus, the state in which the first conversion unit 41 and the second conversion unit 42 are configured or controlled so that the flow path conversion unit 4 only allows the circulation of air passing through the second flow path is defined as the second circulation mode (indicated by Figure 14 arrangement of the reference flow path conversion section 4).

[0388] In addition, each of the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138 may be provided with various sensor units (not shown) for measuring one or more of temperature, humidity, and contamination.

[0389] The control unit calculates the temperature, humidity, pollution level, etc. of each space respectively, and calculates the air quality of the space. Based on the calculated air quality, the air in the first object treatment room 137 or the second object treatment room 138, which is the space with harsh conditions as the object, can be processed first.

[0390] For example, it is assumed that a handbag made of leather, which is fragile to humidity and contaminants, is stored in the first target treatment chamber 137 , and general cotton clothing is stored in the second target treatment chamber.

[0391] In this case, even if the air quality such as humidity in the first object treatment chamber and the second object treatment chamber is the same, the leather handbag is more fragile to temperature and humidity conditions than general cotton clothing, so the control unit can prioritize the treatment of the air in the first object treatment chamber 137 over the air in the second object treatment chamber.

[0392] That is, the control unit may first activate the first circulation mode, and then activate the second circulation mode when the air quality in the first target treatment chamber 137 reaches an appropriate level. Alternatively, the first target treatment chamber 137 and the second target treatment chamber 138 may be controlled under the same conditions, but only the flow path circulation timing may be changed or the two circulation modes may be alternating.

[0393] In addition, the control unit may process the air in the first target treatment chamber 137 or the second target treatment chamber 138 under different conditions based on the value calculated by the sensor unit.

[0394] For example, it is assumed that a handbag made of leather, which is fragile to humidity and contaminants, is stored in the first target treatment chamber 137 , and clothes made of general cotton are stored in the second target treatment chamber.

[0395] In this case, even if the temperature and humidity of the first object treatment chamber and the second object treatment chamber are the same, the handbag made of leather material is more vulnerable to temperature and humidity conditions than general cotton material clothes.

[0396] The control unit can control the air-conditioning unit so that, when the first circulation mode is operated, the output of the circulation fan is increased in order to quickly process the first object processing chamber 137, and when the second circulation mode is operated, relatively rapid processing is not required, so the output of the circulation fan is lower than when the first circulation mode is operated.

[0397] In addition, when the volume of the second object processing chamber 138 is larger than the volume of the first object processing chamber 137, the control unit can increase the output of the circulation fan in the second circulation mode compared to the output of the circulation fan in the first circulation mode.

[0398] Reference Figure 15 The circulation part 3 may further include: a first flow path, which includes the connecting pipe 31 and circulates the air of the first object processing chamber; and a third flow path, which includes the connecting pipe 31 and circulates the air of the connecting pipe inside the second chamber.

[0399] The third flow path may be defined as a path in which the air discharged from the connecting pipe 31 through the discharge hole 31 b flows along the regeneration pipe and then circulates back to the connecting pipe through the regeneration hole 31 c .

[0400] In other words, the third flow path may be defined as a pipe structure for closed-circulating the air in the connecting pipe 31 within the second chamber, and includes the connecting pipe 31 and the regeneration pipe 39 .

[0401] The flow path conversion unit 4 may be controlled such that the first conversion unit 41 blocks the first suction pipe 35 and the second suction pipe 36 from the inflow hole 31 a , and the second conversion unit 42 aligns the discharge hole 31 b and the regeneration pipe 39 so as to communicate with each other.

[0402] In this way, the first conversion part 41 and the second conversion part 42 are arranged or aligned so that the flow path conversion part 4 allows only the circulation of air through the third flow path, which is defined as the regeneration mode (indicated by Figure 15 arrangement of the reference flow path conversion section 4).

[0403] The control unit may control the air conditioning unit 32 so that the heating unit operates while the flow path switching unit 4 is controlled in the regeneration mode.

[0404] That is, in the regeneration mode, the heated air is passed through the air processing unit 325 , thereby evaporating moisture adsorbed to the air processing unit 325 or removing pollutants.

[0405] The air passing through the air processing unit 325 may circulate along the regeneration flow path.

[0406] As described above, the air circulating along the regeneration flow path in the regeneration mode can be condensed by heat exchange with the inner peripheral surface of the second chamber 15 (see Figure 12 ). The condensed water can be drained to the tray 394.

[0407] On the other hand, the partition 5 of the present invention is configured to slide inside the first chamber 13 and divide or connect the inside of the first chamber 13 into a first target processing chamber and a second target processing chamber.

[0408] Here, separating the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138 should be understood to include all meanings of the structure of configuring the partition between the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138, such as sealing to prevent fluid from flowing between the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138, blocking objects from moving between the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138, and covering the second object processing chamber 138 to prevent the second object processing chamber 138 from being exposed from the outside of the inlet 11, etc.

[0409] In addition, the communication of the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138 should be understood to include all structures that do not separate the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138, such as connection so that fluid flows between the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138, the partition is not configured in the space between the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138, the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138 are integrated to form the internal space of the first chamber 13, the first object processing chamber 137 or the second object processing chamber 138 expands to form the internal space of the first chamber 13, and the partition only separates a part of the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138, etc.

[0410] The partition portion may partition the first chamber 13 into the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138 according to a user's intention or an object placed into the first chamber 13 .

[0411] As an example, the interior of the first chamber may be partitioned in the front-rear direction to thereby be divided into a display space and a storage space.

[0412] As another example, in the present invention, the first air port 171 and the second air port 172 are provided in the first chamber 13 , so that the flow path between the first air port 171 and the second air port 172 can be partitioned.

[0413] In other words, the partition 5 may also divide the first chamber 13 into a first target treatment chamber 137 through which the air circulating through the first flow path flows, and a second target treatment chamber 138 through which the air circulating through the second flow path flows.

[0414] The partition 5 can be provided by a guide assembly 7 (see Figure 16) slides between the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138, so that the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138 can be separated from or connected to each other.

[0415] The partition 5 may include: a separation body 51 (refer to Figure 16 ), which is disposed between the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138, capable of separating the space; and the connecting body 53 (refer to Figure 18 ), so that the separation body 51 is connected to the guide assembly 7 so that the separation body 51 slides along the guide assembly 7.

[0416] The separation body 51 is not particularly limited as long as it is disposed between the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138 and separates the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138 .

[0417] As an example, the separation body 51 may be composed of a plurality of separation structures 511 (see Figure 29 Alternatively, the separation body 51 may also be a curtain.

[0418] In addition, the separation body 51 can be slid or moved by the guide assembly 7 to separate or connect the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138. Alternatively, the separation body 51 can be folded, separating the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138 when unfolded, and connecting the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138 when folded.

[0419] As such, the structure of the separation body 51 is not particularly limited as long as it can separate the two spaces.

[0420] The connecting body 511 can connect the separating body 51 to a moving portion 75 of a guide assembly 7 to be described later, thereby sliding along a guide rail of the guide assembly 7 .

[0421] The connecting body 511 may include a first connecting body 531 extending upward from the separating body 51 so as to be able to separate the separating body 51 from the mounting base 711 (see Figure 17 ) or the guide rail 74 (refer to Figure 17 ) is separated by a predetermined interval, so that the separation body 51 slides; and a second connecting body 533, extending from the end of the first connecting body toward the guide rail 74 and the moving portion 75 (reference Figure 19 )combined.

[0422] In addition, as described later, the partition 5 may further include a protrusion 55 (see FIG. Figure 29 (b)) to be inserted into the sliding groove 1357.

[0423] The specific structure of the partition and its connection with the guide assembly 7 will be described later.

[0424] Figure 16 is a perspective view of the guide assembly of the first embodiment, Figure 17 is an exploded perspective view of the guide assembly of the first embodiment, Figure 18 It is magnified Figure 16 A partial enlarged view of part C, Figure 19 It is magnified Figure 16 A partial enlarged view of part D.

[0425] Figures 16 to 19 The structures of the guide assembly and the partition portion are shown as the first embodiment of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this specific embodiment.

[0426] Reference Figures 16 to 19 The guide assembly 7 of the first embodiment of the present invention may include a mounting portion 71 coupled to the upper portion of the first chamber 13 , a guide rail 74 disposed on the mounting portion 71 and guiding the movement of the partition 5 , and a moving portion 75 sliding along the guide rail 74 .

[0427] The mounting portion 71 may include: a mounting base 711 , which provides a space for accommodating the guide rail 74 and supports the movement of the partition 5 ; and a mounting cover 713 , which is coupled to the upper surface 136 of the first chamber, is coupled to the mounting base, and supports the mounting base 711 .

[0428] Reference Figure 17 The mounting base 711 may include: a mounting surface 7111, providing a space for the guide rail to be placed; a support surface 7113, forming the outer peripheral surface of the mounting base 711; a coupling protrusion 7115, protruding from the mounting surface 7111 toward the mounting cover 713 and coupled to the mounting cover; and an axial hole portion 71111, passing through the mounting surface 711, providing a space for the gear portion described later to be rotatably coupled.

[0429] As shown in the figure, the mounting surface 7111 may also have a shape with a central penetration, but the shape of the mounting surface 7111 is not limited thereto as long as it is a structure capable of supporting the guide rail 74 .

[0430] As an example, the mounting surface 7111 has a plate shape so that the guide rail 74 can be placed at its edge. In the case of such a shape, air in the lower portion of the mounting surface 7111 moves upward, thereby effectively preventing air from flowing between the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138.

[0431] The support surface 7113 is provided to support at least a portion of the partition 5. In the figure, the support surface 7113 supports the back side of the partition 5, and when the partition 5 is pressed to the rear side, the partition 5 is supported, thereby preventing the partition 5 from bending or being damaged.

[0432] In addition, each corner portion of the support surface 7113 is arranged in an arc shape, so that the partition 5 can move smoothly without being stuck by the corner portions of the mounting base 711 .

[0433] The coupling protrusion 71155 may protrude from the mounting surface 7111 toward the mounting cover 713 to maintain a state where the mounting surface 7111 and the mounting cover 713 are spaced apart by a predetermined distance.

[0434] Due to the coupling structure of the coupling protrusion 71155 , the guide rail 74 can be configured in the space between the mounting base 711 and the mounting cover 713 .

[0435] The mounting cover 713 may include a cover coupling portion 7131 coupled to the first chamber upper surface 136 and a cover extending portion 7133 extending from the cover coupling portion 7131 toward the mounting base.

[0436] The cover coupling portion 7131 may be coupled to the first chamber upper surface 136 by bolts or other methods. The coupling force between the cover coupling portion 7131 and the first chamber upper surface 136 may support the entire structure of the partition and the guide assembly.

[0437] The cover extension portion 7133 may extend in contact with the mounting surface 7111. With the above arrangement, it is possible to prevent internal air from flowing between the mounting cover 713 and the mounting base 711.

[0438] In addition, the second connection body 533 of the partition 5 may be disposed between the mounting base 711 and the mounting cover 713 (see Figure 18 ). According to the configuration described above, the partition 5 can be effectively prevented from rising or sinking.

[0439] The guide assembly 7 of the present invention may further include a guide frame 72 , which surrounds the mounting base 711 while being spaced apart from the support portion 7113 of the mounting base by a predetermined distance.

[0440] The guide rail 74 may be supported on the mounting surface 7111 to guide movement of the partition. The guide rail 74 may include a separation rail 741 configured to traverse between the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138, and an accommodating rail 743 extending from the separation rail 741 toward the first target processing chamber 137 or the second target processing chamber 138.

[0441] The separation rail 741 may be configured to cross the space between the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138 so that the partition 5 moves between the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138 .

[0442] The partition 5 may be disposed on the separation rail 741 to separate the first target processing chamber 137 from the second target processing chamber 138 .

[0443] The accommodating guide rail 743 is configured from the end of the separation guide rail 741 toward the first object processing chamber 137 or the second object processing chamber 138 to enable the partition 5 moving along the separation guide rail 741 to move toward the first object processing chamber 137 or the second object processing chamber 138.

[0444] by Figure 17 The receiving guide rails 743 extend from both ends of the separating guide rails 741 toward the second target processing chamber 138. The partition 5 moves along the separating guide rails and the receiving guide rails, and at least a portion of the space between the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138 can move into the space inside the second target processing chamber 138.

[0445] The accommodating guide rail 743 may include: a first accommodating guide rail 743a extending parallel to the first chamber left side 133 on one side of the separating guide rail 741; and a second accommodating guide rail 743b extending parallel to the first chamber right side 134 on the other side of the separating guide rail 741.

[0446] The partition 5 slides from the separation rail 741 along the first accommodating rail or the second accommodating rail 743 b , thereby allowing the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138 to communicate with each other.

[0447] The moving part 75 slides along the guide rail 74 and the lower part is placed on the guide rail 74. The second connecting body 533 of the partition 5 can be placed on the moving part 75 and combined with the partition 5 (refer to Figure 19 The moving portion 75 coupled with the partition 5 slides along the guide rail 74 , so that the partition 5 can be guided and moved.

[0448] Reference Figure 19 Structurally, the partition 5 may include a first moving body 75 a disposed on the guide rail 74 and coupled to the partition 5 , and a second moving body 75 b engaged with a gear belt portion 76 having gear teeth.

[0449] Specifically, the moving portion 75 may include a first moving body 75 a disposed on the guide rail 74 and capable of coupling the second connecting body 533 of the partition 5 , and a second moving body 75 b engaged with a gear belt portion 76 described later.

[0450] The moving portion 75 may receive the rotational force of the gear belt portion 76 through the second moving body 75 b and may convert the rotational force into a direction parallel to the guide rail 74 through the first moving body 75 a .

[0451] That is, the second moving body 75 b is engaged with the gear belt portion 76 , thereby receiving the rotational motion of the driving portion described later, and the first moving body is placed on the guide rail 74 , thereby converting the rotational motion into translational motion.

[0452] On the other hand, refer to Figure 17 The moving portion 75 can be divided into a separation moving portion 751 placed on the separation guide rail 741 and an accommodation moving portion 753 placed on the accommodation guide rail based on the configuration position.

[0453] In addition, the accommodation moving portion 753 may include a first accommodation moving portion that moves along the first accommodation guide rail and a second accommodation moving portion that moves along the second accommodation guide rail 743 b .

[0454] The separating movable portion 751 and the accommodating movable portion 753 are separated based on the position of the movable portion and can be identical in structure. Therefore, both the separating movable portion 751 and the accommodating movable portion 753 can include the aforementioned first separating body 75a and second separating body 75b.

[0455] The separation moving portion 751 may move the partition along the space between the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138. The accommodation moving portion 753 may move the partition toward the first target processing chamber 137 or the second target processing chamber 138.

[0456] On the other hand, a plurality of moving parts may be combined with one partition 5 (see Figure 16 and Figure 22 ).

[0457] At this time, at least one end of the partition and the other end of the partition are respectively combined with the moving part, so that the partition can move smoothly along the guide rail. Of course, only one moving part can be combined with the partition, but in this case, the partition may sink.

[0458] In addition, if Figure 17 As shown, when the separation guide rail 741 and the accommodation guide rail 743 are not connected at both ends, the separation movable portion 751 may have difficulty moving toward the accommodation guide rail 743, and the accommodation movable portion 753 may have difficulty moving toward the separation guide rail 741. This is because the guide rails may not be continuous in the above-mentioned space.

[0459] Therefore, if one end and the other end of the partition part 5 are both combined with the separation movable part 751 or the accommodating movable part 753, the partition part 5 may be difficult to move from the separation guide rail 741 to the accommodating guide rail 743, and may be difficult to move from the accommodating guide rail 743 to the separation guide rail 741.

[0460] However, if the separating movable portion 751 is coupled to one end of the partition 5, the accommodating movable portion 753 is coupled to the other end of the partition (see Figure 18 ), the partition 5 can slide smoothly from the separation guide rail 741 to the accommodation guide rail 743 or in the opposite direction.

[0461] At this time, if the separation moving portion 751 moves away from the receiving guide rail 741, the partition 5 can be arranged between the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138, so that the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138 are separated (refer to FIG. Figure 3 (a)).

[0462] In addition, by moving the accommodating moving portion away from the separation guide rail, at least a portion of the partition portion is accommodated in the first target processing chamber 137 or the second target processing chamber, thereby allowing the first target processing chamber and the second target processing chamber to communicate with or be integrated (see Figure 3 (b)).

[0463] In other words, if the partition 5 slides along the separation guide rail 741 on the accommodating guide rail 743, the partition 5 separates the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138. If the partition 5 slides along the accommodating guide rail 743 on the separation guide rail 741, the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138 can be connected.

[0464] On the other hand, the guide frame 72 may form a space spaced apart from the support portion by a predetermined interval, so that the partition portion 5 may move through the predetermined interval.

[0465] Therefore, the partition 5 can move in the space between the mounting base 711 and the guide rail 74 . The partition 5 can guide the first connection body 531 along the space between the guide rail 74 and the guide frame 72 .

[0466] Thus, the present invention prevents the partition 5 from tilting, and when the partition 5 moves from the separation guide rail 741 to the accommodation guide rail 743 or in the opposite direction, it slides evenly when passing through the curved section (the position where the separation guide rail 741 and the accommodation guide rail 743 are adjacently arranged).

[0467] In other words, the partition 5 can move along the guide rail 74 inside the first chamber 13 , thereby separating or connecting the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138 .

[0468] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the guide assembly 7 may include: a gear belt portion 76, which extends parallel to the guide rail 74 and has gear teeth formed on one side; a plurality of gear portions 77, which are rotatably coupled to the mounting surface 711 and mesh with the gear belt portion 76; and a driving portion 78, which provides rotational force to at least one of the plurality of gear portions 77.

[0469] With this configuration, even if the user does not manually move the partition 5 , the partition 5 can be easily moved a distance or in a direction desired by the user by the driving unit 78 controlled by a control unit (not shown).

[0470] The gear belt portion 76 may be formed with gear teeth to connect at least two of the plurality of gear portions 77 to each other to transmit rotational force, mesh with the second moving body 75 b of the moving portion 75 , and transmit rotational force to the moving portion 75 .

[0471] The gear portion 77 can be rotatably coupled to the shaft holes provided at the corners of the mounting base 711. The gear portion 77 may include: a gear shaft 77a rotatably inserted into the shaft hole 71111; a bearing 77b inserted into the shaft hole to support the rotation of the gear shaft; and a gear body 77c rotatably coupled to the gear shaft 77a and meshing with the gear belt portion 76.

[0472] The driving unit 78 can provide rotational force to a gear unit among the plurality of gear units. The gear unit directly connected to the driving unit 78 is driven as a driving shaft, and the gear unit receiving rotational force from the driving shaft through the gear belt unit 76 can be driven as a driven shaft.

[0473] The plurality of gear portions 77 of the guide assembly 7 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a first gear portion 771 , a second gear portion 772 , a third gear portion 773 and a fourth gear portion 774 .

[0474] The first gear portion 771 may include a first gear shaft 7711 rotatably inserted into a first axial hole 71111 provided in the mounting base 711, a first bearing 7712 supporting the rotation of the first gear shaft 7711, and a first gear body 7713 rotatably coupled to the first gear shaft 7711 and meshing with the gear belt portion 76.

[0475] The second gear portion 772 may include a second gear shaft 7721 rotatably inserted into a second shaft hole 71112 provided in the mounting base 711, a second bearing 7722 supporting the rotation of the second gear shaft 7721, and a second gear body 7723 rotatably coupled to the second gear shaft 7721 and meshing with the gear belt portion 76.

[0476] The third gear portion 771 may include a third gear shaft 7731 rotatably inserted into a third shaft hole 71113 provided on the mounting base 711, a third bearing 7732 supporting the rotation of the third gear shaft 7731, and a third gear body 7733 rotatably combined with the third gear shaft 7731 and meshed with the gear belt portion 76.

[0477] The fourth gear portion 774 may include a fourth gear shaft 7741 rotatably inserted into a fourth shaft hole 71114 provided on the mounting base 711, a fourth bearing 7742 supporting the rotation of the fourth gear shaft 7741, and a fourth gear body 7743 rotatably coupled to the fourth gear shaft 7741 and meshing with the gear belt portion 76.

[0478] The first gear portion 771, the second gear portion 772, the third gear portion 773 and the fourth gear portion 774 are arranged along the guide rail 74. More specifically, the first to fourth gear portions 771, 772, 773, 774 may be arranged adjacent to a position where the separation guide rail 741 and the receiving guide rail 743 meet.

[0479] The gear belt portion 76 may mesh with the first to fourth gear portions 771 , 772 , 773 , and 774 and rotate in the same direction.

[0480] Here, the driving portion 78 may be connected to one of the first to fourth gear portions to rotate the gear belt portion 76 .

[0481] As an example, the driving part 78 can be connected to the second gear part 772 and rotate the second gear part 772. Due to the gear belt part 76, the first gear part 771, the third gear part 773 and the fourth gear part 774 can also rotate at the same speed and in the same direction as the second gear part.

[0482] At this time, the moving portion 75 engaged with the gear belt portion 76 may slide along the guide rail as the gear belt rotates and cause the partition portion to slide.

[0483] Therefore, if the gear belt portion 76 rotates in one direction, the separation body 51 of the partition portion 5 can also slide in one direction along the guide rail 74. If the gear belt portion 76 rotates in the other direction, the separation body 51 of the partition portion 5 can also slide in the other direction along the guide rail 74.

[0484] However, in the above-described embodiment, the partition 5 is configured as a single separating body 51, which slides in one direction or the other. In this case, compared to a case where the partition 5 has two separating bodies 51, it may take longer to fully connect the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138. Even if the partition 5 slides along the receiving rail 743, a portion of the separating body 51 may be positioned and remain between the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138.

[0485] To address this issue, the aforementioned embodiment includes a rear rail 749 that faces the receiving rail, allowing the partition to be completely accommodated within the second target processing chamber 138 so as to face the first chamber rear surface 132. However, this embodiment does not utilize the distance between the first chamber rear surface 132 and the rear rail, making it difficult to arrange the shelf 8.

[0486] Figure 20 A schematic diagram showing movement of a partition in a first chamber according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0487] Reference Figure 20 (a) is a diagram showing a case where a partition is disposed between the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138 to separate the two spaces (referred to as a "separation position").

[0488] At this time, a space of a predetermined length a is created between the rear surface 132 of the first chamber 13 and the rear side of the second target processing chamber 138. This space a serves as a space for the partition 5 to move, and a sliding groove 1357 may be provided on the bottom surface 135.

[0489] According to the first embodiment, as described above, the second target processing chamber 138 having such a length a may not be utilized.

[0490] Reference Figure 20 (b) and (c), the partition 5 can be moved from the separation position to one side or the other side by the guide assembly 7, so that the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138 can be communicated.

[0491] As such, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the partition 5 can be moved around the periphery of the first target processing chamber 137 or the second target processing chamber 138 .

[0492] Figure 21 (a) is a projection diagram showing the partition portion being configured to the separation position by the guide assembly of the second embodiment of the present invention, Figure 21 (b) is a projection diagram showing the partition portion being configured to the accommodation position by the guide assembly of the second embodiment of the present invention, Figure 22 is a perspective view of a guide assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention, Figure 23 is an exploded perspective view of a guide assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 24 It is magnified Figure 22 A partial enlarged view of part E. Figures 21 to 24 The second embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 5 and the guide assembly 7. The description of the second embodiment of the present invention may overlap with the description of the first embodiment of the present invention, and the description to the extent overlapped will be omitted.

[0493] According to the second embodiment of the present invention, the separation body 51 of the partition 5 may include a first separation body 51a (refer to FIG. 5 ) that slides along the separation guide rail 741 and the first receiving guide rail 733a. Figure 25 ) and the second separation body 51b (refer to Figure 25 ).

[0494] Thus, the first separation body 51a and the second separation body 51b can be separated from each other to connect the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138, or the first separation body 51a and the second separation body 51b can be close to each other to separate the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138.

[0495] The gear belt portion 76 can be divided into a separation gear belt 761 arranged parallel to the separation guide rail and engaged with the separation moving portion, and an accommodation gear belt 763 arranged parallel to the accommodation guide rail and engaged with the accommodation moving portion 753 based on the arrangement of the guide rail 74 .

[0496] The separation gear belt 763 can be divided into a first separation gear belt meshed with the first gear portion 771 and a second separation gear belt meshed with the second gear portion 772 .

[0497] The receiving gear belt 763 can be divided into a first receiving gear belt 763 a arranged in parallel with the first receiving guide rail 733 a and a second receiving gear belt 763 b arranged in parallel with the second receiving guide rail 733 b .

[0498] The moving portion 75 can be divided into a first separating moving portion engaged with the first separating gear belt, a second separating moving portion engaged with the second separating gear belt, a first accommodating moving portion engaged with the first accommodating gear belt, and a second accommodating moving portion engaged with the second accommodating gear belt.

[0499] The plurality of gear portions 77 may include a first gear portion 771 , a second gear portion 772 , a third gear portion 773 , a fourth gear portion 774 , a fifth gear portion 775 , and a sixth gear portion 776 .

[0500] The first gear portion 771 may include: a first gear shaft 7711, which is rotatably inserted into a first shaft hole 71111 arranged adjacent to the mounting base 711 and the separation guide rail; a first bearing 7712, which supports the rotation of the first gear shaft 7711; a first gear body 7713, which is rotatably coupled to the first gear shaft 7711 and meshes with the gear belt portion 76; and a first transmission gear 7715, which is rotatably coupled to the first gear shaft 7711.

[0501] The second gear portion 772 may include: a second gear shaft 7721, which is rotatably inserted into a second shaft hole 71112 provided on the mounting base 711; a second bearing 7722, which supports the rotation of the second gear shaft 7721; a second gear body 7723, which is rotatably combined with the first gear shaft 7721 and meshes with the gear belt portion 76; and a second transmission gear 7725, which is rotatably combined with the second gear shaft 7721.

[0502] Here, the first gear portion 771 and the second gear portion 772 are arranged side by side along the separation guide rail, and the first transmission gear 7715 and the second transmission gear 7725 are engaged with each other, so that the first gear portion 771 and the second gear portion 772 can rotate in opposite directions.

[0503] In addition, the third gear portion 773 may include: a third gear shaft 7731, which is rotatably inserted into a third shaft hole 71113 provided on the mounting base 711; a third bearing 7732, which supports the rotation of the first gear shaft 7731; and a third gear body 7733, which is rotatably combined with the third gear shaft 7731 and meshes with the gear belt portion 76.

[0504] The third gear portion 773 and the first gear portion 771 are arranged side by side along the separation guide rail 741 and can be rotated by the first separation guide rail 741 in the same direction as the first gear portion 771. The third gear portion 773 can be provided at a portion of the separation guide rail that is bent toward the first receiving guide rail.

[0505] In addition, the fourth gear portion 774 may include: a fourth gear shaft 7741, which is rotatably inserted into a fourth shaft hole 71114 provided on the mounting base 711; a fourth bearing 7742, which supports the rotation of the first gear shaft 7741; and a fourth gear body 7743, which is rotatably combined with the fourth gear shaft 7741 and meshes with the gear belt portion 76.

[0506] The fourth gear portion 774 is arranged side by side with the second gear portion 772 along the separation guide rail 741 and can be rotated by the second separation guide rail in the same direction as the second gear portion 772. The fourth gear portion 774 can be arranged adjacent to a portion bent from the separation guide rail to the second receiving guide rail.

[0507] In addition, the fifth gear portion 775 may include: a fifth gear shaft 7751, which is rotatably inserted into a fifth shaft hole 71115 provided on the mounting base 711; a fifth bearing 7752, which supports the rotation of the fifth gear shaft 7751; and a fifth gear body 7753, which is rotatably combined with the fifth gear shaft 7751 and meshes with the gear belt portion 76.

[0508] The fifth gear portion 775 is arranged side by side with the third gear portion 773 along the first receiving guide rail 733a and can be rotated by the first receiving gear in the same direction as the third gear portion 773. The fifth gear portion 775 can be arranged adjacent to one of the two sides of the first receiving guide rail that is farther from the separation guide rail 741.

[0509] In addition, the sixth gear portion 776 may include: a sixth gear shaft 7761, which is rotatably inserted into a sixth shaft hole 71116 provided on the mounting base 711; a sixth bearing 7762, which supports the rotation of the sixth gear shaft 7761; and a sixth gear body 7763, which is rotatably combined with the sixth gear shaft 7761 and meshes with the gear belt portion 76.

[0510] The sixth gear portion 776 is arranged side by side with the fourth gear portion 774 along the second receiving guide rail 733b and can be rotated by the second receiving gear in the same direction as the fourth gear portion 774. The sixth gear portion 776 can be arranged adjacent to one of the two sides of the second receiving guide rail that is farther from the separation guide rail 741.

[0511] The first gear portion 771, the second gear portion, the third gear portion 773, and the fourth gear portion are arranged side by side along the separation guide rail 741. The first gear body and the second gear body are engaged with the first separation gear belt, thereby connecting the first gear portion 771 and the third gear portion 773 to each other. The second gear body and the fourth gear body are engaged with the first separation gear belt, thereby connecting the second gear portion 772 and the fourth gear portion 774 to each other.

[0512] The third gear portion 773 and the fifth gear portion 775 are arranged side by side along the first receiving guide rail 733a. The third gear body 7733 and the fifth gear body engage with the first receiving gear belt 763a, thereby connecting the third gear portion and the fifth gear portion to each other. Here, the third gear body of the third gear portion 773 can have a two-stage gear system structure that can engage with the first separation gear belt and the first receiving gear belt, respectively.

[0513] The fourth gear portion 774 and the sixth gear portion 776 are arranged side by side along the second receiving guide rail 733b. The fourth gear body 7743 and the sixth gear body 7763 engage with the second receiving gear belt 763b, thereby connecting the fourth gear portion 774 and the sixth gear portion 776 to each other. Here, the fourth gear body 7743 can have a two-stage gear system structure that can engage with the first separation gear belt and the second receiving gear belt, respectively.

[0514] With this structure, the first gear portion 771 , the third gear portion 773 , and the fifth gear portion 775 can rotate at the same speed and in the same direction as one another.

[0515] With this structure, the second gear portion 772 , the fourth gear portion 774 , and the sixth gear portion 776 can rotate in the same direction as one another.

[0516] Here, the first gear portion 771 and the second gear portion 772 are engaged with each other and thus rotate in opposite directions. More specifically, the first transmission gear 7715 of the first gear portion 771 and the second transmission gear 7725 of the second gear portion 772 are engaged with each other, so the first gear body 7713 and the second gear body 7723 rotate in opposite directions.

[0517] As a result, the first gear portion 771 , the third gear portion 773 , and the fifth gear portion and the second gear portion 772 , the fourth gear portion 774 , and the sixth gear portion 776 have the same rotational speed and rotate in opposite directions.

[0518] Hereinafter, the above-mentioned coupling structure among the first gear portion 771 , the third gear portion 773 , the fifth gear portion 775 , the first separation gear belt, and the first receiving gear belt is defined as a “first gear set”.

[0519] Hereinafter, the above-mentioned coupling structure among the second gear portion 772 , the fourth gear portion 774 , the sixth gear portion 776 , the second separation gear belt, and the second receiving gear belt is defined as a “second gear set”.

[0520] Hereinafter, the first gear set and the second gear set are collectively referred to and defined as a “gear set”.

[0521] When the driving unit 78 rotates one of the plurality of gear units 77 , the remaining gear units 77 may also rotate together.

[0522] For example, if the driving portion 78 directly rotates the fourth gear portion 774 and the fourth gear portion 774 rotates as a main shaft, the second gear portion 772 and the sixth gear portion 776 use the gear belt as a driven shaft and rotate at the same speed and in the same direction as the fourth gear portion 774.

[0523] The rotation of the second gear set can be transmitted to the first gear set by meshing of the first driven shaft and the second transmission gear 7725. The first gear set rotates at the same speed as the second gear set but in opposite directions.

[0524] On the other hand, the separation body 51 of the partition 5 can be divided into a first separation body 51 connected to the first gear set and a second separation body 51 connected to the second gear set. In the above structure, if at least one of the plurality of gear parts 77 rotates, the first gear set and the second gear set rotate in opposite directions.

[0525] For example, if the first gear set rotates counterclockwise, the second gear set rotates clockwise.

[0526] The first separation body 51 slides from the separation guide rail toward the first accommodating guide rail 733a when connected to the moving part 75, and the second separation body 51 slides from the separation guide rail toward the second accommodating guide rail 733b when connected to the moving part 75, so that the distance between the first separation body 51 and the second separation body 51 is separated.

[0527] That is, when the partition 5 is opened in two directions, the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138 can communicate with each other.

[0528] At this time, if the first gear set rotates clockwise, the second gear set rotates counterclockwise.

[0529] The first separating body 51 slides from the first accommodating guide rail 733a toward the separating guide rail, and the second separating body 51 slides from the second accommodating guide rail 733b toward the separating guide rail, thereby shortening the distance between the first separating body 51 and the second separating body 51.

[0530] That is, the partition 5 is closed from two directions, thereby separating the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138 .

[0531] on the other hand, Figure 24 It is magnified Figure 22 When the partition 5 slides along the guide rail 74 and moves along the curved portion between the separation guide rail 741 and the receiving guide rail 743 , the separation body 51 may be interfered with by the guide assembly and thus cannot move smoothly.

[0532] Referring to the drawings, the connection portion 53 of the present invention can be separated from the outer circumference of the mounting base 711 or the guide frame 72 by a first connection body extending upward from the separation body 51. Alternatively, the connection portion 53 can be separated from the outer circumference of the mounting base 711 or the guide rail 74 by a second extension body extending from the distal end of the first connection body toward the mounting portion and coupled to the movable portion.

[0533] With this structure, the connection portion 53 can physically separate the separation body 51 from the guide assembly and connect the separation body 51 to the guide assembly.

[0534] In addition, the separation body 51 may be composed of a plurality of separation structures 511 described later. The width of the connecting portion 53 is smaller than the width of the plurality of separation structures 511, so that the separation body can move smoothly in the curved section.

[0535] Figure 25 (a) is a diagram showing a partition portion configured to a separation position by a guide assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention, Figure 25 (b) is a diagram showing that the partition is moved to the other side by the guide assembly of the second embodiment of the present invention to the accommodating position, Figure 25 (c) is a diagram showing that the partition is partially moved by the guide assembly according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0536] Reference Figure 25 (a) Figure 25 According to the second embodiment, the partition 5 is formed by the first separation body 51a and the second separation body 51b. The first separation body 51a can be moved from the first separation guide rail 741a to the first accommodation guide rail 741b, and the second separation body 51b can be moved from the second separation guide rail 741b to the second accommodation guide rail 743b, so that the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138 can be quickly opened.

[0537] At this time, the partition 5 opens or closes and moves in two directions, so it does not move to the rear of the second target processing chamber 138. That is, unlike the first embodiment (see Figure 20 ), according to the second embodiment, no space is formed between the rear of the second target processing chamber 138 and the rear surface 132 of the first chamber 13. Thus, the second target processing chamber 138 can secure a wider space.

[0538] In addition, refer to Figure 25(c) The guide assembly 7 of the second embodiment can move one of the first separation body 51a and the second separation body 51b independently, thereby separating the first object processing chamber from the second object processing chamber (refer to Figure 25 (c)). In this case, a clutch portion (not shown) capable of intermittently connecting the first gear portion and the second gear portion may be further provided.

[0539] Figure 26 (a) is a schematic diagram of the first chamber divided along the front-to-back direction, Figure 26 (b) is a schematic diagram of dividing the first chamber along the front-back direction and the width direction, Figure 27 It means according to Figure 26 (b) Diagram of configuration of the partition portion.

[0540] Refer to it together Figure 26 and Figure 27 In the present invention, the first chamber 13 divided into the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138 by the partition 5 is not too restricted by the position of the partition.

[0541] Reference Figure 26 (a) The first chamber 13 of the present invention can be divided into a first target processing chamber 137 connected to the input port 11 and a second target processing chamber 138 arranged behind the first target processing chamber 137 along the front-to-back direction of the housing 1 .

[0542] Thus, the first target processing chamber 137 is divided into a space for display purposes and the second target processing chamber 138 is divided into a space mainly for storage, thereby improving the space utilization rate of the first chamber 13 .

[0543] Generally, objects accommodated in the object handling apparatus 100 may be smaller than clothes. However, if there is no partition of the first chamber 13 , the corresponding space in the front-to-back direction may be wasted.

[0544] Therefore, by partitioning the first chamber 13 as described above, it is possible to reduce the step between adjacent furniture and improve the space utilization rate inside the first chamber 13 .

[0545] As described above, in the present invention, as long as the structure of the first chamber 13 can be effectively utilized in consideration of the first flow path and the second flow path, the size of the space, the material of the object to be accommodated, etc., the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138 separated by the partition 5 are not necessarily limited to the space separated along the front-to-back direction.

[0546] For example, Figure 26 (b) and Figure 27As shown, the first chamber 13 of the present invention can be divided in the front-to-back direction and the width direction.

[0547] With the partitioning as described above, the first object processing chamber 137 can be used as a space for accommodating large items of a larger volume, and the second object processing chamber 138 can be used as a space for accommodating smaller objects, thereby having an effect of facilitating space utilization based on the size of the objects.

[0548] Figure 28 (a) is a diagram showing the lower portion of the first chamber when the partition is in the separated position. Figure 28 (b) is a diagram showing the lower portion of the first chamber when the partition portion is partially moved.

[0549] Reference Figure 28 The first chamber 13 may further include a sliding groove 1357 extending side by side with the first object processing chamber 137 and the second object processing chamber 138 and recessed.

[0550] The partition 5 may further include a protrusion 55 extending downward from the separation body 51 to be inserted into the sliding groove 1357. The partition 5 may be guided along the sliding groove 1357.

[0551] Thus, the upper portion of the partition 5 is guided by the guide assembly 7 , and the lower portion of the partition 5 is guided by the sliding groove 1357 , so that the partition 5 can slide evenly throughout the entire separation body 51 extending long in the up-down direction.

[0552] Figure 29 (a) is an example of a separation structure and a combined structure of a separation body of an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 29 (b) is a diagram showing that when pressure is applied to one side of a separation structure, adjacent separation structures are bent at a predetermined angle.

[0553] Reference Figure 29 (a), the separation body 51 may include a plurality of separation structures 511 and a coupling structure 513 that bendably connects the separation structures 511 to each other.

[0554] Both sides of the front surface 5111 of the separation structure may include cutting surfaces 5111 a formed in a cutting shape. The cutting surfaces 5111 a may form a first angle θa with respect to the front surface 5111 of the separation structure.

[0555] The coupling structure 513 may be coupled to the back surface 5112 of the separation structure 511. A recessed coupling space 5112a may be formed on the back surface 5112 of the separation structure. The coupling space 5112a reduces the weight of the separation body 51, thereby facilitating smoother movement of the partition. Furthermore, the connecting portion 53 and the protruding portion 55 may be coupled via the coupling space 5112a.

[0556] The coupling structure 513 may connect the plurality of separation structures 511. The coupling structure 513 may connect the separation structures 511 so that the plurality of separation structures 511 can be bent.

[0557] For example, the plurality of separation structures 511 are separated from each other, and the connecting structure 513 is a sheet member, thereby connecting the plurality of separation structures 511. In this case, the connecting structure 513 can be formed of an airtight material to prevent air from flowing between the first target processing chamber 137 and the second target processing chamber 138.

[0558] Figure 29 (b) illustrates an example of a situation where a force is applied to the separation body. If a force is applied backward between the separation body 511 and an adjacent separation body, the separation body formed by the separation body 511 described above can bend at a second angle θb with the adjacent separation body 511. In this case, the second angle θb can be twice the first angle θa.

[0559] If the cut surface 5111 a is not provided on the separation structure 511 , the separation structure 511 and the adjacent separation structure 511 cannot be bent at a predetermined angle, and thus the partition may be damaged when a user places an object.

[0560] Furthermore, when the volume of a bag or the like contained in the first chamber 13 increases over time and applies pressure to the partition 5 , the separation structure bends, thereby protecting the object.

[0561] Figure 30 It is a schematic diagram showing that a separation body according to an embodiment of the present invention is arranged in a curved section of a sliding groove.

[0562] Reference Figure 30 The separation body 51 formed by a plurality of separation structures 511 can reduce the rotation radius of the curve section due to the cutting surface 5111a.

[0563] That is, compared to a simple quadrilateral shape without the cutting surface 5111a, each separation structure can be bent at the first angle θa due to the cutting surface 5111a. With this structure, the separation body 51 can move more smoothly when moving between the separation guide rail 741 and the storage guide rail 743.

[0564] The structure of the object processing device described above is merely an example of the present invention. The present invention may be implemented in various modified forms, and its scope of rights is not limited to the above-described embodiment. Therefore, as long as the modified embodiment includes the constituent elements of the claims of the present invention, it should be understood that it falls within the scope of rights of the present invention.

Claims

1. An object processing device, wherein: include: The box body is provided with an input port on the front; a door, coupled to the box body, for opening and closing the input port; A first chamber is located inside the box body and accommodates objects put in through the input port; a second chamber located inside the box body and forming a space separated from the first chamber; a circulation unit, disposed in the second chamber and communicating with the first chamber, wherein the air in the first chamber circulates in the circulation unit; a partition portion capable of dividing the first chamber into a first target processing chamber facing the input port and a second target processing chamber disposed behind the first target processing chamber; as well as a guide assembly, disposed at an upper portion of the first chamber, for guiding movement of the partition; The partition moves along the guide assembly to separate the first target processing chamber and the second target processing chamber or to connect the first target processing chamber and the second target processing chamber.

2. The object processing device according to claim 1, wherein The apparatus further includes a circulation unit, the circulation unit being disposed in the second chamber and communicating with the first chamber, and including a first flow path and a second flow path, wherein air in the first target treatment chamber circulates in the first flow path, and air in the second target treatment chamber circulates in the second flow path; The first flow path is closer to the inlet than the rear surface of the housing, and the second flow path is located behind the first flow path.

3. The object processing device according to claim 2, wherein At least a portion of the guide assembly is disposed in one of the first target processing chamber and the second target processing chamber.

4. The object processing device according to claim 1, wherein The guide assembly comprises: a guide rail disposed on an upper portion of the first chamber; and a moving portion movably disposed on the guide rail; The partitioning portion is coupled to the moving portion and slides parallel to the guide rail.

5. The object processing device according to claim 4, wherein The guide rail comprises: a separation guide rail configured to allow the partition to traverse between the first target processing chamber and the second target processing chamber; and An accommodating rail extends from the separation rail toward the first target processing chamber or the second target processing chamber.

6. The object processing device according to claim 5, wherein The moving part includes: a separation moving portion, moving along the separation guide rail and coupled to one end portion of the partition portion; and an accommodating movable portion, movable along the accommodating guide rail and coupled to the other end portion of the partition portion; The partition portion slides along the separating guide rail and the accommodating guide rail via the separating moving portion and the accommodating moving portion.

7. The object processing device according to claim 6, wherein: The partition portion is located between the first object processing chamber and the second object processing chamber by the separation moving portion moving away from the accommodation rail; By the accommodation moving portion moving away from the separation rail, at least a portion of the partition portion is accommodated in the first target processing chamber or the second target processing chamber.

8. The object processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein: The guide assembly includes a gear belt extending parallel to the guide rail, and gear teeth are formed on one side of the gear belt; The moving portion engages with the gear belt and is moved by the gear belt.

9. The object processing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein: The separator includes: a separation body, disposed between the first target processing chamber and the second target processing chamber, to separate or connect the first target processing chamber and the second target processing chamber; and a connecting portion, provided on an upper portion of the separation body, for connecting the separation body and the moving portion to each other; The separation body slides along the moving portion by movement of the connecting portion.

10. The object processing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein: The guide assembly further includes a guide frame, which is arranged parallel to the guide rail and surrounds the guide rail; The connecting portion includes a first connecting body extending upward from the upper portion of the separation body; The first connecting body moves in a space between the guide rail and the guide frame.

11. The object processing apparatus according to claim 10, wherein: The guide assembly further includes: a mounting base, the guide rail being mounted on the mounting base; and a mounting cover, spaced from the guide rail and coupled to the mounting base above the mounting base; The connecting portion further includes a second connecting body, which is bent at an end portion of the first connecting body, extends between the mounting base and the mounting cover, and is combined with the moving portion; The second connection body moves in a space between the mounting cover and the mounting base.

12. The object processing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein: The guide assembly comprises: a plurality of gear parts spaced apart along the guide rail and coupled to the gear belt; and a driving unit for providing a rotational force to at least one of the plurality of gear units; The plurality of gear parts include a first gear part and a second gear part. The first gear part and the second gear part are arranged along the separation guide rail and mesh with each other to rotate in opposite directions.

13. The object processing apparatus according to claim 12, wherein: The gear belt comprises: a first separation gear belt, arranged parallel to the separation guide rail and meshing with the first gear portion; and a second separation gear belt, arranged parallel to the separation guide rail and meshing with the second gear portion; The first separation gear belt and the second separation gear belt rotate in opposite directions to each other.

14. The object processing apparatus according to claim 13, wherein: The separation moving part includes: a first separation moving portion, moving along the separation guide rail and meshing with the first separation gear; and a second separation moving portion, moving along the separation guide rail and meshing with the second separation gear; The first separating moving portion and the second separating moving portion move toward or away from each other on the separating guide rail.

15. The object processing apparatus according to claim 14, wherein: The separator includes: a first separation body that separates or integrates the first target processing chamber and a portion of the second target processing chamber, and is coupled to the first separation moving portion to slide; and a second separation body, which separates or integrates the first object processing chamber and the remaining portion of the second object processing chamber, and is coupled to the second separation moving portion to slide; The first target processing chamber and the second target processing chamber are separated as the first separation body and the second separation body approach each other, and are integrated as the first separation body and the second separation body move away from each other.

16. The object processing apparatus according to claim 15, wherein: The receiving guide rail comprises: a first receiving guide rail extending from one side of the separation guide rail toward the first object processing chamber or the second object processing chamber; and a second receiving guide rail extending from the other side of the separation guide rail in parallel with the first receiving guide rail; The gear belt comprises: a first receiving gear belt disposed parallel to the first receiving guide rail and connected to the first separating gear belt so as to rotate in the same direction as the first gear portion; and The second accommodating gear belt is arranged parallel to the second accommodating guide rail and is connected to the second separating gear belt so as to rotate in the same direction as the second gear portion.

17. The object processing apparatus according to claim 16, wherein: The accommodating moving portion comprises: a first accommodation moving portion, engaged with the first accommodation gear belt, moving along the first accommodation guide rail, and combining with the first separation body; and a second accommodation moving portion, engaged with the second accommodation gear belt, moving along the second accommodation guide rail, and combining with the second separation body; The first separating body slides between the separating guide rail and the first receiving guide rail, and the second separating body slides between the separating guide rail and the second receiving guide rail.

18. The object processing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein: As the first separation body and the second separation body move away from the separation guide rail, the first object processing chamber and the second object processing chamber are separated, and as the first separation body and the second separation body move away from the first accommodation guide rail and the second accommodation guide rail respectively, the first object processing chamber and the second object processing chamber are connected.

19. The object processing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein: The first separation moving part is combined with one end of the first separation body, and the second accommodation moving part is combined with the other end of the first separation body; The first separating moving part is coupled to one end of the second separating body, and the second accommodating moving part is coupled to the other end of the second separating body.

20. The object processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein The partition includes a separation body, the separation body being disposed in the first target processing chamber and the second target processing chamber to separate or integrate the first target processing chamber and the second target processing chamber; The separation subject comprises: multiple separate structures; as well as The separation combination connects a plurality of the separation structures to each other so that the separation body is bent and slid along the separation guide rail and the accommodation guide rail.

21. The object processing device according to claim 1, wherein A sliding groove is provided on the bottom surface of the first chamber. The sliding groove is recessed along a trajectory of the partition crossing between the first target processing chamber and the second target processing chamber. The lower portion of the partition is inserted into the sliding groove.

22. The object processing device according to claim 2, wherein The first target processing chamber communicates with the first flow path to circulate air, and the second target processing chamber communicates with the second flow path to circulate air.

23. The object processing device according to claim 2, wherein The invention also includes a shelf portion disposed in the first chamber and capable of placing objects, the shelf portion including a first shelf disposed in the first object processing chamber and a second shelf disposed in the second object processing chamber; The partition extends across between the first shelf and the second shelf.

24. The object processing device according to claim 23, wherein: The first shelf is coupled to a side surface of the first chamber, and the second shelf is coupled to a rear surface of the first chamber.

25. The object processing apparatus according to claim 23, wherein A first air port is further included. The first air port allows the first target processing chamber and the circulation part to communicate with each other and is disposed closer to the partition than the first shelf.

26. The object processing apparatus according to claim 25, wherein: The first air port is disposed in a space between the partition and the first shelf.

27. The object processing apparatus according to claim 26, wherein: The first air port comprises: a first air intake port for allowing air in the first target processing chamber to flow into the circulation portion, the port being provided at the bottom of the first chamber in the circulation region; and a first air exhaust port for exhausting the air of the circulation portion toward the first target processing chamber, the port being provided at the bottom of the first chamber in the circulation region; The first air intake port and the first air exhaust port are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the width direction.

28. The object processing apparatus according to claim 27, wherein: The first air port comprises: a first air intake port for allowing air in the first target processing chamber to flow into the circulation unit; and The first air exhaust port exhausts the air of the circulation unit toward the first target processing chamber and is separated from the first air intake port along the width direction of the first chamber.

29. The object processing apparatus according to claim 23, wherein Also included is a second air port, the second air port being provided in the second object processing chamber so as to connect the second object processing chamber with the circulation part; The second air port comprises: a second air intake port for allowing the air in the second object processing chamber to flow into the circulation unit; as well as The second air exhaust port exhausts the air of the circulation unit toward the second target processing chamber and is separated from the second air intake port along the front-rear direction of the first chamber.

30. The object processing apparatus according to claim 29, wherein the second air intake port is arranged closer to the rear surface of the first chamber than the partition; The second air exhaust port is arranged closer to the partition than to a rear surface of the first chamber.

31. An object processing device, characterized in that: include: The box body is provided with an input port on the front; a door, coupled to the box body, for opening and closing the input port; A first chamber is located inside the box body and accommodates objects put in through the input port; a shelf portion including a first shelf and a second shelf coupled to the interior of the first chamber; a partition portion for partitioning the first shelf and the second shelf, thereby dividing the first chamber into a first target processing chamber where the first shelf is arranged and a second target processing chamber where the second shelf is arranged; as well as a guide assembly, disposed in the first chamber, for guiding the movement of the partition; The partition moves along the guide assembly inside the first chamber across the first shelf and the second shelf, thereby separating the first target processing chamber and the second target processing chamber from each other or communicating with each other.

32. An object processing device, characterized in that: include: The box body is provided with an input port on the front; a door, coupled to the box body, for opening and closing the input port; A first chamber is located inside the box body and accommodates objects put in through the input port; a second chamber forming a space inside the box body that is separated from the first chamber; a circulation unit, housed in the second chamber, for circulating the air in the first chamber; a first air port and a second air port, communicating the circulation portion with the first chamber; a partition portion for partitioning the interior of the first chamber into a first target processing chamber provided with the first air port and a second target processing chamber provided with the second air port; as well as a guide assembly, disposed in the first chamber, for guiding the movement of the partition; The partition moves along the guide assembly across between the first target processing chamber and the second target processing chamber, thereby separating the first target processing chamber and the second target processing chamber from each other or communicating with each other.

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