Ironing modules including steam irons and garment handling devices including ironing modules.

Abstract

This invention relates to a garment handling apparatus, comprising: a housing; a door rotatably coupled to the housing; an inner shell disposed inside the housing, providing a space for holding garments; a care module including a base, a circulation pipe, a heat supply unit, and a steam supply unit, the base being disposed below the inner shell, the circulation pipe being installed or extending from the base and providing a flow path for air circulation within the inner shell, the heat supply unit heating the air flowing along the circulation pipe, and the steam supply unit being installed in the circulation pipe and configured to supply steam to the interior of the inner shell; and an iron module disposed to the left or right of the care module, comprising a steam iron for supplying steam to the surface of the garments; the care module and the iron module are controlled to be operated simultaneously in a blocking manner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a garment handling apparatus having an iron module including a steam iron capable of spraying steam onto garments. Background Technology

[0002] Typically, iron modules that include steam irons differ from ordinary irons in that the steam generating section that produces steam and the steam iron that discharges steam are arranged separately and connected by cables.

[0003] Because the steam iron and the steam generating part are arranged separately, it has the advantage of being lighter than ordinary irons where the steam generating part and the heating plate are integrated. Furthermore, the location of the steam generating part is not restricted. As long as it is within the range allowed by the cable, it can move freely in three dimensions and spray steam. Therefore, it can remove wrinkles even when clothes are placed on hangers.

[0004] Therefore, in recent years, steam irons that spray steam and various iron modules with separate steam generation components have emerged. (Refer to U.S. Publication No. 2008 / 0040953)

[0005] In addition, a garment handling device with the iron module installed in the machine room has recently emerged.

[0006] Therefore, modern garment processing devices are equipped with a separate steam generation unit, and thus have a separate power supply from the steam supply unit.

[0007] However, in existing garment handling devices, power is supplied simultaneously even when only one of the steam generation unit located in the iron module or the steam supply unit that supplies steam to the inner shell is used, resulting in inefficient power consumption. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The problem to be solved

[0009] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a garment processing device with a separate care module and an ironing module.

[0010] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a garment handling device that separately controls the care module and the ironing module.

[0011] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a garment handling device that prevents the care module and the ironing module from being driven simultaneously.

[0012] Technical solutions to the problem

[0013] To address the aforementioned issues, the present invention may include: a housing; a door rotatably coupled to the housing; an inner shell disposed inside the housing, providing a storage space for storing clothing; a care module including a base, a circulation pipe, a heat supply unit, and a steam supply unit, the base being positioned lower than the inner shell, the circulation pipe being installed or extending from the base and providing a flow path for air circulation within the inner shell, the heat supply unit heating the air flowing along the circulation pipe, and the steam supply unit being installed in the circulation pipe and configured to supply steam to the interior of the inner shell; and an iron module disposed to the left or right of the care module, including a steam iron for supplying steam to the surface of the clothing; the care module and the iron module can be controlled to be operated simultaneously in a blocking manner.

[0014] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides that the nursing module can be controlled to stop the action if the door is opened; and the iron module can be controlled to stop the action if the door is closed.

[0015] To address the aforementioned issues, the steam supply unit of the present invention may include a steam heater that generates steam by heating water; the steam heater may be controlled to stop operating if the door is opened.

[0016] To address the aforementioned issues, the heat supply unit of the present invention may include: a plurality of heat exchangers disposed in the circulation pipe for cooling and heating the air; and a compressor connected to the heat exchangers for supplying refrigerant for heating the air; the compressor may be controlled to stop operation if the door is opened.

[0017] To address the aforementioned issues, if the door is closed, the steam iron of the present invention can be controlled to stop operating.

[0018] To address the aforementioned issues, the steam iron of the present invention can be configured to spray steam by receiving electricity, or to heat one or more of water and steam; the steam iron can be controlled to cut off the power supply if the door is closed.

[0019] To address the aforementioned issues, the steam iron of the present invention may further include an action input unit that receives an instruction to activate the iron module; the action input unit may be configured to not receive the instruction if the door is closed.

[0020] To address the aforementioned issues, the steam iron of the present invention may further include a trigger for receiving instructions to spray steam or to internally heat steam and water; the trigger may be configured to not receive instructions if the door is closed.

[0021] To address the aforementioned issues, the iron module of the present invention may include: a storage section disposed on the left or right side of the care module, for housing the steam iron; and an iron placement section disposed inside the storage section, wherein the steam iron is placed in the iron placement section; the steam iron may be controlled to prevent operation if placed in the iron placement section.

[0022] To address the aforementioned issues, the iron mounting section of the present invention can be configured to collect water discharged from the jet section (head) of the steam iron.

[0023] To address the aforementioned issues, the mechanical chamber of the present invention may further include a water collection section for collecting water condensed in the iron module and the care module; the iron mounting section may be configured to communicate with the water collection section.

[0024] To address the aforementioned issues, the iron module of the present invention may further include a sensing unit that senses whether the steam iron is placed at the iron placement portion.

[0025] To address the aforementioned issues, the sensing unit of the present invention may include a switch disposed in the iron mounting portion and pressurized by the steam iron or in contact with the steam iron.

[0026] To address the aforementioned issues, the sensing unit of the present invention may include: a signal generating unit disposed in either the steam iron or the iron mounting unit; and a sensing sensor disposed in the remaining one of the steam iron and the iron mounting unit, for sensing the signal generating unit.

[0027] To address the aforementioned issues, the iron module of the present invention may further include a steam generating unit arranged on the left or right side of the care module, which generates steam to supply the steam iron; the steam generating unit may be controlled to stop operating if the door is closed.

[0028] To address the aforementioned issues, the iron module of the present invention may include: a cable for guiding steam by connecting the steam generating unit and the steam iron; and a steam valve for opening and closing the cable; the steam valve may be controlled to block the cable if the door is closed.

[0029] To address the aforementioned issues, the inner housing of the present invention may further include a light-emitting portion that illuminates light into the interior or through the door; the light-emitting portion may be controlled to illuminate light if the door is opened or the iron module is activated.

[0030] To address the aforementioned issues, the present invention may further include a display unit disposed on the housing or the door and displaying the status of the iron module and the care module.

[0031] To address the aforementioned issues, the display unit of the present invention may include a display that shows the status of both the iron module and the care module.

[0032] To address the aforementioned issues, the display unit of the present invention can selectively display the status of the iron module and the nursing module.

[0033] To address the aforementioned issues, the display unit of the present invention can be configured to display the status of the iron module when the door is open, and to display the status of the nursing module when the door is closed.

[0034] Invention Effects

[0035] This invention allows for the separate configuration of the nursing module and the iron module.

[0036] This invention enables separate control of the nursing module and the ironing module.

[0037] This invention can prevent the nursing module and the ironing module from being driven simultaneously. Attached Figure Description

[0038] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the iron module S of the present invention installed in a garment processing device configured as a garment management machine.

[0039] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the interior of the housing of the garment handling apparatus of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the exterior of the machine room 300.

[0041] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the structure of the mechanical chamber of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the rear of the machine room.

[0043] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the circulation pipes and base structure in the mechanical chamber of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing the interior of the circulation pipe of the clothing processing device of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating the water supply and drainage system of the garment processing device of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 9 This is a diagram showing the setup of the steam supply unit that receives water from the water tank.

[0047] Figure 10 This is a diagram showing the structure for supplying water to the steam supply unit.

[0048] Figure 11 This is a diagram showing the drainage structure of the garment processing device of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 12 This is a diagram showing the structure of the drain bucket of the garment processing device of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 13 This is a diagram showing in detail the structure of the counterflow section of the garment processing device of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 14 This is a diagram showing the lower part of the bottom surface of the inner shell.

[0052] Figure 15 This is a diagram showing the structure of the iron module in detail.

[0053] Figure 16 This is a diagram showing the water supply and drainage structure of the heating module 2000.

[0054] Figure 17 This is a diagram showing the structure in which the water supply structure and the water supply unit are connected.

[0055] Figure 18 This is a diagram showing the prerequisite structure that allows the drainage structure and the drainage section to communicate.

[0056] Figure 19 This is a diagram showing the structure in which the drainage structure and the drainage section are connected.

[0057] Figure 20 This is a diagram showing the structure of the steam iron.

[0058] Figure 21 This is a diagram illustrating an additional embodiment of the storage module.

[0059] Figure 22 This is a diagram showing a steam iron housed within the main body of the cover.

[0060] Figure 23 This is a diagram showing how to introduce and extract steam from an iron.

[0061] Figures 24 to 27 This is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the steam supply section and the steam generation section. Detailed Implementation

[0062] Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this specification, even different embodiments are given the same or similar reference numerals for the same or similar structures, and the initial description is cited. Unless otherwise defined, singular expressions used in this specification include plural expressions. Furthermore, in describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, detailed descriptions of relevant well-known technologies are omitted if it is determined that such descriptions may obscure the spirit of the embodiments disclosed in this specification. It should also be noted that the accompanying drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification and should not be construed as limiting the technical ideas disclosed in this specification to the drawings. In this specification, the X-axis represents the front-to-back direction of the garment processing device, the Y-axis represents the width direction of the garment processing device, and the Z-axis represents the height direction of the garment processing device.

[0063] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the iron module S of the present invention installed in a garment processing device configured as a garment management machine.

[0064] The iron module S of the present invention can be installed inside the door or the machine room at the bottom of the garment handling device.

[0065] Specifically, the garment handling device may include a housing 100 forming the exterior and a door 120 rotatably attached to the housing 100.

[0066] The door 120 may include: a main body 121 that forms the front of the housing 100; and a mounting body 122 that extends from one side of the main body 121, wherein a display for showing information about the garment handling device can be mounted on the mounting body 122.

[0067] The display may also include a display unit that shows the status of any one of the ironing module and the care module, which will be described later.

[0068] The height of the box 100 can be greater than its width in the left-right direction and its thickness in the front-back direction. Therefore, the garment handling device can place long garments inside the box 100 in an unfolded state.

[0069] The main body 122 can extend from the main body 121 to the rear of the box 100 and form a step.

[0070] The mounting body 122 can be made of a different material or a different color than the main body 122. Alternatively, the mounting body 122 can be made of a translucent material through which light emitted from the display can pass.

[0071] A handle 123 may be provided in the area where the setting body 122 and the main body 121 form a step.

[0072] The handle 123 can be configured to extend parallel to the body 121 from one side of the main body 121 towards the front of the mounting body 122. As a result, the handle 123 can be arranged to overlap at least partially with the mounting body 122 in the front-back direction, and can form a space for the user to hold.

[0073] The housing 100 and the door 120 may be made of metal.

[0074] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the interior of the housing of the garment handling apparatus of the present invention.

[0075] The box 100 may have an inner shell 200 inside, the inner shell 200 having a storage space 220 for accommodating clothing, and an opening 210 for inserting clothing is formed at the front.

[0076] The inner housing 200 is a cuboid shape with an opening at the front, and its height can be less than that of the box 100. Therefore, the lower part of the box 100 can ensure sufficient space for the installation of the machine room 300, which will be described later.

[0077] The height of the inner shell 200 can be greater than its width and thickness. Therefore, the garment can be placed inside the receiving space 220 without folding or wrinkling.

[0078] The inner shell 200 may be made of a series of plastic resin materials, and may be made of a series of reinforced plastic resin materials that will not deform under conditions of air or heated air (below, hot air) and steam or moisture.

[0079] A placement portion may be provided on the upper part of the inner surface of the inner housing 200 for placing clothing in the receiving space 220. The placement portion may be shaped like a clothes hanger and can be fixed to the upper surface of the inner housing 200. Through the placement portion, the clothing can be arranged in the receiving space 220 in a non-folded state and suspended in mid-air.

[0080] The placement section can be provided in multiple ways along the width direction of the inner shell 200. This allows multiple garments to be arranged separately inside the inner shell 200.

[0081] The placement part can be configured as a movable clothes hanger that reciprocates or rotates along the width direction inside the inner housing 200. The clothing handling device of the present invention can use the placement part to shake the clothing inside the inner housing, and the clothing can shake off foreign objects and dust by vibrating inside the receiving space 220, and can also remove wrinkles from the clothing.

[0082] The garment processing apparatus of the present invention may be provided with a machine chamber 300, which is equipped with various devices capable of supplying high-temperature air, heated air (hereinafter, hot air) to the containing space 220, or supplying one or more types of steam to the containing space 220, or purifying or dehumidifying the external air of the housing 100.

[0083] The mechanical room 300 may be arranged to be separate from or separated from the inner housing 200, but is configured to communicate with the accommodating space 220.

[0084] The machine compartment 300 can be arranged in the lower part of the inner shell 200. Thus, if hot air and steam with a lower specific gravity are supplied to the inner shell 200, the hot air and steam can rise naturally in the accommodating space 220 and supply the placed clothing.

[0085] The inner housing 200 can be separated from the machine room 300 by its bottom surface 230, and can be detached. However, the bottom surface 230 may have a plurality of through holes communicating with the machine room 300.

[0086] For this purpose, the inner housing 200 may have a plurality of through holes 230 extending through one side to communicate the inner housing 200 with the machine room 300.

[0087] Air in the containment space 220 can be supplied to the machine room 300 through the through hole 230, and one or more of hot air or steam generated by the machine room 300 can be supplied to the containment space 220.

[0088] The through-hole 230 may include: an inlet hole 232 penetrating the bottom surface 230 of the inner housing 200 to allow air inside the inner housing 200 to be discharged into or drawn into the machine room 300; and an outlet hole 231 penetrating the lower surface of the inner housing 200 to allow hot air generated in the machine room 300 to be expelled.

[0089] The discharge port 231 can be arranged rearwardly in the lower surface of the inner housing 200. Conversely, the inlet port 232 can be arranged forward in the lower surface of the inner housing 200. This ensures a proper separation between the inlet port 231 and the discharge port 232 in the bottom surface 230 of the inner housing 200, preventing hot air supplied from the discharge port 232 from being directly discharged into the inlet port 231.

[0090] The through-hole 230 may further include a steam hole 233 for supplying steam generated in the steam supply unit 800 described later. The steam hole 233 may be arranged closer to the discharge hole 231 than the inlet hole 232. For example, the steam hole 233 may be arranged on one side of the discharge hole 231. This prevents steam discharged from the steam hole 233 from flowing directly into the inlet hole 232.

[0091] The door 120 can be rotatably attached to the housing 100.

[0092] The height of the door 120 can be set to correspond to the height of the housing 100. Therefore, the door 120 can be configured to open and close the opening 210, and can be configured to shield the machine room 300.

[0093] If the door 120 is closed, it prevents the opening 210 and the machine room 300 from being exposed forward.

[0094] The door 120 may include a door body 121 forming the main body and a sealing member 123 attached to the inner surface of the door body 121 and sealing the opening 210.

[0095] The sealing member 123 may be configured to be arranged in the area on the inner surface of the door body 121 opposite to the periphery of the opening 210 to seal the opening 210.

[0096] On the other hand, the door body 121 may include a protective panel 122 at the lower part of the sealing member 123 that seals the opening 210, which shields the machine room 300 and protects the machine room 300.

[0097] The sealing member 123 may also be configured to extend further downward than the opening 210 to seal the front periphery of the machine room 300.

[0098] The door 120 may include a protrusion 125 that protrudes from the interior of the door body 121 to allow at least a portion to be inserted into the opening 210.

[0099] The protrusion 125 can protrude from the door body 121 to the extent that the protrusion 125 is arranged in front of the inflow hole 232 when the door 120 closes the opening 210.

[0100] The protrusion 125 may be provided with a width corresponding to the width of the opening 210. The protrusion 125 may be arranged closer to the lower part of the opening 210 or the bottom surface 230 of the inner housing 200 than the upper end of the door body 121.

[0101] This allows hot air and steam arranged in the receiving space 220 of the inner shell to flow into the inlet 232, blocking the hot air and steam from flowing out of the opening 210 and into the machine room 300.

[0102] The height of the protrusion 125 can be less than 1 / 3 of the height of the inner shell 200, and the thickness of the protrusion 125 protruding from the door body 121 can be less than the interval from the front corner of the bottom surface 230 to the inlet hole 232.

[0103] The door body 120 may also include a curved surface 124 extending from its inner surface toward the protrusion 125. The curved surface 124 may be configured to convex downwards. The curved surface 124 may guide hot air and steam supplied to the receiving space 220 to circulate within the receiving space 220.

[0104] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may include: a pressure part 130 rotatably coupled to the inner surface of the door body 121 to pressurize the garment; and a fixing part 140 located closer to the upper part than the pressure part 130 and capable of placing the garment.

[0105] The pressure-applying part 130 is rotatably disposed in the width direction of the door 120 so as to apply pressure to the clothing placed in the fixing part 140.

[0106] Therefore, the pressure-applying part 130 can be used to apply pressure to the garment placed on the fixing part 140 to remove wrinkles from the garment, or to form the desired wrinkles on the garment.

[0107] The curved surface 124 can be configured to extend from the lower part of the pressurizing part 130 towards the protrusion 125. Thus, when water condensed in clothing placed in the fixing part 140 flows along the inner surface of the pressurizing part 130 or the door body 121, the water can flow along the curved surface 124 and be directed towards the bottom surface 230, preventing water from moving towards the opening 210 or the sealing member 123. As a result, the machine room 300 can be prevented from being contaminated by water, steam, hot air, foreign objects, etc.

[0108] The exposed surface of the protrusion 125 can be arranged side by side with the back surface of the inner housing 200, and the lower surface extending from the lower part of the exposed surface can be arranged side by side with the bottom surface 230 of the inner housing.

[0109] The exposed surface of the protrusion 125 may be provided with a through surface 126 that is penetrated to allow air to enter and exit. The space formed by the protrusion 125, the curved surface 124 and the door body 121 may also be provided with a pipe for air to flow.

[0110] A connecting hole that communicates with the pipe may be provided in the area on the inner surface of the door body 121 corresponding to the pressurizing part 130.

[0111] This allows hot air and steam flowing in the inner housing 200 to flow in through the through hole 126 and then out through the connecting hole, drying clothes placed in the pressurized part 130, or circulating the air inside the inner housing 200.

[0112] Additionally, the inner housing may include a light-emitting part that illuminates light into the interior or through the door. The light-emitting part can be controlled to illuminate light when the door is opened or when the iron module described later is activated.

[0113] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the exterior of the machine room 300.

[0114] The machine chamber 300 is configured to supply one or more of hot air and steam to the inner housing 200. For this purpose, the machine chamber 300 needs to receive water used to generate the steam and needs to be configured to collect steam supplied to the inner housing 200 or water condensed from clothing.

[0115] Therefore, the machine room 300 may include a water supply tank 301 for storing water for generating steam and a drain tank 302 for collecting water condensed inside the garment processing device.

[0116] The water supply tank 301 and the drain tank 302 can be arranged in front of the machine room 300. Therefore, the water supply tank 301 can be easily filled with water or the water in the drain tank 302 can be emptied, and the arrangement of the clothing handling device is not limited by the location of the water source and the drain outlet.

[0117] The iron module S can be installed in the machine room.

[0118] The iron module S can be configured to supply heat and steam to the surface of the garment.

[0119] The iron module S may also include a storage box 1200 for storing one or more steam irons 1300 capable of spraying or supplying heat and steam to the surface of clothing inside the machine room 300.

[0120] The storage box 1200 may include: a storage body 1210 installed in the machine room 300 and providing space for storing the steam iron 1300; and an open surface 1220 provided on the front of the storage body 1210 for the steam iron 1300 to be introduced and led out.

[0121] The steam iron 1300 can be extended from the machine chamber 300 by extending it forward of the storage body 1210. The steam iron 1300 can be configured to reach the surface of the clothing placed in the fixing part 140 or the placement part when extended forward of the machine chamber 300.

[0122] The steam iron 1300 can be configured to transfer heat and steam to an upper portion of the inner housing 200, i.e., the upper end of the pressure section 130 of the door 120, which is more than half the height of the inner housing 200. The steam iron 1300 can directly spray heat and steam onto the surface of the garment while in contact with or close to the garment.

[0123] For example, the steam iron 1300 may be configured to reach the placement portion or the fixing portion 140. Additionally, the steam iron 1300 may be configured to be able to move to the upper surface of the receiving space 220 or the upper end of the inner surface of the door 120 if it is drawn from the storage box 1200.

[0124] The steam iron 1300 can also be configured to supply heat to the surface of the clothing, or to spray steam onto the surface of the clothing. The steam iron 1300 can be configured as a regular steam iron or a regular steam device. As long as it can remove wrinkles from clothing, the steam iron 1300 can be configured in any way.

[0125] The garment L fixed to the placement or fixing part 140 can be supported by the inner surface of the door 120 or the inner surface of the inner housing 200 and exposed to one or more of the heat and steam supplied from the steam iron 1300. In this process, the garment L can be refurbished or wrinkle-removed.

[0126] Since the steam iron 1300 in the iron module S needs to be led out from the machine chamber 300 to the clothes placed in the inner shell 200 or door 120, it can be exposed to the front of the machine chamber 300.

[0127] For example, the front of the iron module S can be arranged on one side of the water supply tank 301 or the drain tank 302, and the two sides can be arranged inside the mechanical surface 300.

[0128] The water supply tank 301 and the drain tank 302 can share the nursing module T with the iron module S.

[0129] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the structure of the mechanical chamber of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention.

[0130] The interior of the machine room 300 may include: a care module T configured to supply hot air and steam to clothing placed in the housing space 220 or to circulate air inside the housing space or to circulate air outside the housing; and an iron module S including the steam iron 1300.

[0131] The nursing module T may include all devices and configurations configured to supply one or more of hot air and steam to the interior of the inner housing 200.

[0132] Specifically, the nursing module T may include: a base portion 310 in the machine room 300 providing space for supporting or arranging the various devices described above; a circulation duct 320 disposed in or extending from the base portion 310 and providing a flow path for the movement of air inside the inner housing 200 or outside the housing 200; an air supply portion 350 installed in the circulation duct 320 and providing power for the movement of the air; a heat supply portion 340 for cooling and heating the air moving along the circulation duct 320 to generate hot air; and a steam supply portion 800 supported in the base portion 310 or installed in the circulation duct 320 and supplying steam to the interior of the inner housing 200.

[0133] The base portion 310 can be configured as a plate for mounting various devices.

[0134] The circulation pipe 320 can form a flow path for air flowing in from the outside of the inner shell 200 or the box 100, and can be configured as a shell shape with an open top surface.

[0135] The heat supply unit 340 may include: a heat exchanger disposed inside the circulation pipe 320 to cool the air to condense moisture and reheat the air; and a compressor disposed outside the circulation pipe 320 to receive refrigerant from the heat exchanger or to supply refrigerant to the heat exchanger.

[0136] The nursing module may also include an external gas pipe 370 in front of the circulation pipe 320, which draws in external air and directs it into the circulation pipe 320.

[0137] The circulation pipe 320 can be configured to communicate with the external gas pipe 370 and selectively draw in external air.

[0138] The water supply tank and the drain tank may also be included in the nursing module T.

[0139] The water supply tank and the drain tank are detachably attached to the front of the circulation pipe 320. For example, the water supply tank 301 and the drain tank 302 can be arranged to be installed on the upper part of the external gas pipe 370.

[0140] Although the circulation pipe 320 can be configured to be combined with the base portion 310, it can also be integrally configured with the base portion 310. For example, the base portion 310 and the circulation pipe 320 can be integrally manufactured by injection molding.

[0141] The nursing module T may include a base cover 360 configured to connect the circulation pipe 320 and the inlet 232.

[0142] The base cover 360 can be configured to engage with the upper part of the circulation pipe 320 to guide air drawn in from the inlet 232 into the interior of the circulation pipe 320.

[0143] The base cover 360 can cover the upper surface of the circulation pipe 320 to prevent air inside the circulation pipe 320 from being discharged to the outside. The lower part of the base cover 360 and the upper surface of the circulation pipe 320 can form one side of the flow path of the circulation pipe 320.

[0144] The interior of the base cover 360 may include an inflow portion 362 that connects the inflow hole 232 and the circulation pipe 320. The inflow portion 362 may be configured in a pipe shape to function as an air intake pipe for supplying air from inside the inner housing 200 to the circulation pipe 320.

[0145] The steam supply unit 800 can be connected to the water supply tank 301, and generates steam after receiving water. The steam supply unit 800 can be installed on the upper part of the circulation pipe 320. The steam supply unit 800 can be arranged behind the base cover 360.

[0146] The nursing module T may further include a steam nozzle 900 that receives steam from the steam supply unit 800 and supplies steam to the interior of the inner housing 200. The steam nozzle 900 may be arranged between the steam supply unit 800 and the steam port 233.

[0147] Water that fails to be discharged from the steam nozzle 900 to the steam hole 233 and is condensed can be recycled back to the steam supply unit 900.

[0148] The air supply unit 350 can be configured to connect the circulation pipe 320 and the discharge port 231.

[0149] The ironing module S can be arranged inside the machine compartment 300, to the left or right of the care module T. Specifically, the ironing module S can be arranged outside the circulation duct 320. This prevents the ironing module S from obstructing the airflow within the circulation duct 320.

[0150] The iron module S can be arranged side by side along the length of the circulation pipe 320 on one side of the base portion 310.

[0151] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the rear of the machine room.

[0152] The air supply unit 350 may include: a fan 353 that provides power to move air inside the circulation duct 320 in one direction; and a fan housing 351 that houses the fan 353 and is connected to or extends from the circulation duct 320.

[0153] The air supply unit 350 may have a discharge pipe 352 configured to connect the circulation pipe 320 and the discharge port 232.

[0154] The discharge pipe 352 may be configured to extend from the fan housing 351 toward the discharge hole 232 with a cross section corresponding to the area of ​​the discharge hole 232.

[0155] As a result, the air inside the inner housing 200 can flow in through the base cover 360 and then through the circulation pipe 320, and then be supplied back into the inner housing 200 through the fan setting part 350.

[0156] The heat supply unit 340 may include a compressor 343 disposed on the base 310 and exchanging heat with the air flowing in the circulation pipe 320. The compressor 343 may be arranged on the left or right side of the circulation pipe 320, or between the circulation pipe 320 and the iron module S.

[0157] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the circulation pipes and base structure in the mechanical chamber of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention.

[0158] The base portion 310 can form the lower surface of the garment handling device.

[0159] The base portion 310 may include a base bottom 311 forming a support surface. The base bottom 311 may form the lower surface of the garment handling device.

[0160] Of course, the base bottom 311 can be placed on the upper surface of the bottom surface of the separately set box 100 to form the lower surface of the clothing handling device.

[0161] The base portion 310 may be integrally formed with the circulation pipe 320, which forms at least a portion of the flow path for air movement. The circulation pipe 320 may extend upward from the bottom 311 of the base.

[0162] The circulation duct 320 may include: a duct body 321 extending from the bottom 311 of the base and forming a flow path; a heat exchanger mounting section 3212 providing space inside the duct body 321 for mounting an evaporator 341 or a condenser 343; and an air exhaust section 323 located behind the duct body 321 for discharging air from the duct body 321 to the air supply section 350.

[0163] The air exhaust section 323 can extend rearward from the pipe body 321 and can be configured in a pipe shape. The diameter of the air exhaust section 323 can be smaller than the width of the pipe body 321.

[0164] The air exhaust section 323 can be connected to the air supply section 350. The air exhausted from the air exhaust section 323 can be guided into the interior of the inner housing 200 through the air supply section 350.

[0165] The circulation pipe 320 may further include an external gas intake section 322 formed through the front of the pipe body 321. The external gas intake section 322 may be configured to communicate with the external gas pipe 370. The external gas pipe 370 may be positioned in front of the external gas intake section 322 and supported thereon.

[0166] The circulation pipe 320 may be equipped with a damper for opening and closing the external gas intake section 322. By opening and closing the damper, external gas can be allowed or blocked from flowing into the circulation pipe 320.

[0167] The base portion 310 may include a compressor mounting portion 312 that provides space for mounting the compressor 343. The compressor mounting portion 312 may be formed on one side of the base bottom 311 and may be integrally formed with the base bottom 311.

[0168] The compressor mounting portion 312 may also have a protrusion capable of supporting the compressor 343. The compressor mounting portion 312 may be arranged rearward of the base portion 310. The compressor mounting portion 312 may be arranged to overlap at least a portion of the air discharge portion 323 in the width direction.

[0169] The compressor mounting section 312 may be provided with a buffer member to reduce vibrations transmitted from the compressor 343. The buffer member may be fixed to the protrusion.

[0170] The base portion 310 may be provided with a compressor mounting portion 313 for mounting the compressor 343 that supplies refrigerant to the heat exchangers 341 and 343. The compressor mounting portion 313 may be arranged outside the circulation pipe 320.

[0171] The iron module S can be mounted on one side of the compressor mounting section 312 or the base section 310. The iron module S can also be mounted on the base section 310. For example, the base bottom 311 can extend from the circulation pipe 320 to the two side corners of the machine chamber 300, and the iron module S can also be mounted on the upper part of the base bottom 311.

[0172] Additionally, the iron module S can be arranged outside the base bottom 311 and disposed within the machine chamber 300. That is, the area of ​​the base bottom 311 can be smaller than the bottom surface of the machine chamber 300, and the iron module S can also form the remaining bottom surface of the machine chamber 300.

[0173] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing the interior of the circulation pipe of the clothing processing device of the present invention.

[0174] The circulation pipe 320 can extend from the bottom of the base upwards to form a flow path for airflow.

[0175] The heat supply unit 340 may include: an evaporator 341 that cools and condenses air moving along the circulation pipe 320; a compressor 343 that receives refrigerant from the evaporator 341, compresses and heats it; and a condenser 342 that receives refrigerant from the compressor 343 and heats the air moving along the circulation pipe 320.

[0176] The heat supply unit 340 may also include an expansion valve that expands the refrigerant passing through the condenser 342 to reduce the temperature of the refrigerant.

[0177] The heat supply unit 340 may include: an evaporator 341 disposed inside the circulation pipe 320 and configured as a heat exchanger to dehumidify by cooling the air flowing into the circulation pipe 320; a condenser 343 configured as a heat exchanger to heat the air passing through the evaporator 341 to form hot air; a compressor 343 disposed outside the circulation pipe 320 and supplying refrigerant to the condenser 343 for heat exchange with the air; and an expansion valve 344 for cooling the refrigerant passing through the condenser 343 by expanding it.

[0178] The evaporator 341 and condenser 342 can be arranged inside the circulation pipe 320, and the compressor 343 can be arranged outside the circulation pipe 320.

[0179] The circulation pipe 320 may include a heat exchanger mounting section 3212 that provides space for accommodating an evaporator 341 and a condenser 342. The heat exchanger mounting section 3212 may be disposed inside the pipe body 321.

[0180] The main body of the pipe 321 can be configured to have an open upper surface. The condenser 343 and the evaporator 341 can be inserted and installed through the opening of the main body of the pipe 321.

[0181] The opening of the pipe body 321 can be covered by the base cover 360, and the base cover 360 and the pipe body 321 can form a flow path for air movement inside the circulation flow path 320.

[0182] The front surface of the pipe body 321 can be separated from the front end of the base bottom 311 and arranged rearward. Thus, the base bottom 311 can ensure the installation and support of one or more of the aforementioned water supply tank 30 or drain tank 40 and external gas pipe 370 support surfaces 3111.

[0183] On the other hand, since the main body of the pipe 321 and the base part 310 are integrally formed, the height of the heat exchanger mounting part 3212 can be ensured more, and the height of the condenser 343 and the evaporator 341 can also be increased accordingly.

[0184] As a result, the width of the condenser 343 and evaporator 341 in the front-to-back direction can be shortened, thereby reducing the number of refrigerant pipes passing through the condenser and evaporator. Additionally, it reduces airflow losses through the condenser and evaporator.

[0185] On the other hand, the sum of the lengths of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 can be less than the length of the heat exchanger mounting section 3212. Therefore, the longitudinal length of the heat exchanger mounting section 3212 can be less than or equal to half the length of the pipe body 321.

[0186] The air supply section 350 can be arranged overlapping the condenser 343 or the evaporator 341 in the front-to-back direction. Therefore, air passing through the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 can flow into the air supply section 350 without any bends in the flow path. That is, since there are no bends in the flow path of the air flowing into the circulation pipe 320 as it moves towards the air supply section 350, flow losses can be minimized.

[0187] The length of the iron module S can be greater than the length of the circulation pipe 320.

[0188] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating the water supply and drainage system of the garment processing device of the present invention.

[0189] The garment processing apparatus of the present invention may include a water supply tank 301 for supplying water to the steam supply unit 900 and a drain tank 302 for collecting water condensed in the circulation pipe 320 or the iron module S.

[0190] The water supply tank 301 and the drain tank 302 need to be selectively separated from the machine room 300 so that the user can easily fill the water supply tank 301 with water and empty the water collected in the drain tank 302.

[0191] The mechanical compartment 300 may further include a loading / unloading section 380 disposed in front of the nursing module T to support the water supply tank 301 and the drain tank 302. The loading / unloading section 380 may be detachably coupled to the water supply tank 301 and the drain tank 302.

[0192] The loading and unloading section 380 can be configured as a plate to prevent the interior of the machine room 300 from being exposed.

[0193] A drainage pump 330 or similar device may be installed at the lower part of the loading and unloading section 380, and a circulation pipe 320 may be installed at the rear of the loading and unloading section 380.

[0194] The iron module S can be configured to partially penetrate the loading and unloading section 380.

[0195] The iron module S can be arranged on one side of either the water supply tank 301 or the drain tank 302. Alternatively, the iron module S can be arranged not between the water supply tank 301 and the drain tank 302. This ensures sufficient length of the iron module S in the front-to-back direction.

[0196] The iron module S can be arranged closer to the water supply tank 301 than the drain tank 302. This allows for easy receipt and heating of water from the water supply tank 301 before it is transferred to the steam iron 1300. The structure for receiving water from the water supply tank 301 can be designed simply, minimizing the volume occupied by the structure.

[0197] Figure 9 This is a diagram showing the setup of the steam supply unit that receives water from the water tank.

[0198] The steam supply unit 800 can be mounted on the base cover 360 and supported.

[0199] The base cover 360 may include: an inflow body 361 that engages with the upper surface of the circulation pipe 320 and connects the inner housing 200 with the circulation pipe 320; and a shielding body 363 that extends from the inflow body 361 and shields the upper surface of the circulation pipe 320.

[0200] The inflow body 361 can be configured as a pipe and connect the inflow hole 231 of the inner shell with the interior of the circulation pipe 320. The inflow body 361 can be configured to protrude upwards more than the shielding body 363.

[0201] The inflow body 361 may be arranged closer to the front than the evaporator 341 so as not to be opposite the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343.

[0202] The inflow body 361 can function as an inflow pipe that moves air from the inner housing 200 to the circulation pipe 320. The interior of the inflow body 361 may be provided with an inflow section 362 through which air from the inner housing 200 can pass.

[0203] The inflow section 362 can be divided into multiple sections, and a filter can be inserted into any one of the sections.

[0204] The shielding body 363 may include: a blocking panel 3631 that blocks the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 from being exposed to the outside and supports the steam supply unit 800; a power terminal 3632 that extends from the blocking panel 3631 or the inflow body 361 and supplies power to the steam supply unit 800; and a protective panel 3632 that accommodates and protects either of the two sides of the steam supply unit 800.

[0205] The outer surface of the protective panel 3632 may be provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs to enhance rigidity. This prevents vibrations or impacts generated by the inner housing 200 or the machine room 300 from being transmitted to the steam supply unit 800.

[0206] The steam supply unit 800 can be mounted on the base cover 360 and supported.

[0207] The steam supply unit 800 may include a steam housing 810 for storing water used to generate the steam.

[0208] The steam supply unit 800 may also include a mounting bracket 870 capable of fixing the steam housing 810 to the base cover 360.

[0209] The mounting bracket 870 can be combined with the base cover 360 to secure the steam housing 810.

[0210] The mounting bracket 870 may include: a lower panel 871 that supports the lower surface of the steam housing 810; and side panels 872 that support the two sides of the steam housing 810 from the lower panel 871.

[0211] The mounting bracket 870 may further include a support panel 873 that forms a step in the lower panel 871 and expands to support the bottom surface of the steam casing 810. Thus, the lower panel 871 can accommodate and support a portion of the bottom surface of the steam casing 810.

[0212] The compressor 343 may be arranged at a position closer to the lower part than the steam supply unit 800.

[0213] The mounting bracket 870 can be configured to block the transfer of heat generated by the compressor or heat generated by the refrigerant compressed in the compressor to the steam supply unit 800.

[0214] In the event of a fire in the compressor 343, the mounting bracket 870 can prevent the fire from transferring to the steam supply unit 800.

[0215] On the other hand, the base cover 360 may include a fastening part 3631 disposed on the shielding body 363 and detachably coupled to the steam supply part 800. The fastening part 3631 may be configured to detachably engage with a protrusion extending from the lower part of the steam housing 810.

[0216] Therefore, even if the steam housing 810 contains a large amount of water, the steam housing 810 can be stably placed on the base cover 360.

[0217] In addition, since the steam shell 810 is arranged closer to the upper part than the circulation pipe 320, the distance between it and the inner shell 200 is shortened, thus minimizing the phenomenon that the steam generated in the steam shell 810 is condensed before reaching the inner shell 200.

[0218] Figure 10 This is a diagram showing the structure for supplying water to the steam supply unit.

[0219] Steam generated inside the steam housing 810 can be supplied directly to the inner housing 200 through the steam pipe 823.

[0220] However, if steam is supplied directly into the inner shell 200 through the steam pipe 823, there is a risk that the water contained in the steam shell 810 may leak into the inner shell 200. Additionally, there is a risk that the water heated in the steam shell 810 may heat the bottom surface of the inner shell 200, causing thermal damage to the inner shell 200.

[0221] To prevent these potential hazards, the steam supply unit 800 of the present invention may further include a steam nozzle 900 that receives steam generated in the steam housing 810 and supplies it to the inner housing 200.

[0222] The steam nozzle 900 can be arranged separately from the steam housing 810, and can be configured to receive only the steam generated in the steam housing 810, without receiving the water contained in the steam housing 810.

[0223] For example, the steam nozzle 900 can be positioned closer to the top of the steam housing 810 and connected via a steam pipe 813. Thus, the steam generated in the steam housing 810 rises due to the density difference and is supplied to the steam nozzle 900 along the steam pipe 833, while the water contained in the steam housing 810 cannot flow into the steam pipe 833 or the steam nozzle 900 due to gravity.

[0224] The steam nozzle 900 can be arranged between the bottom surface of the inner shell 200 and the steam shell 810, and can be configured to communicate with the steam hole 233.

[0225] On the other hand, the steam supply unit 800 of the present invention is configured to receive water from the water supply tank 301 to generate steam.

[0226] Therefore, the garment processing apparatus of the present invention may include a water supply unit 880 that supplies water contained in the water supply tank 301 to the steam supply unit 800.

[0227] The water supply unit 880 may include: a water supply pump 881 that provides pressure to supply water to the steam supply unit 800 or the steam nozzle 900; a supply pipe 882 that communicates with the water supply tank 301 to deliver water to the water supply pump 881; and a connecting pipe 883 that connects the water supply pump 880 and the steam nozzle 900.

[0228] The supply pipe 882 can be configured as a flexible hose connecting the water supply tank 301 and the water supply pump 881, and the connecting pipe 883 can be configured as a flexible hose connected to the water supply pump 881.

[0229] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention can be configured to supply water contained in the water supply tank 301 to the steam nozzle 900 instead of to the steam housing 810.

[0230] The water supply pump 881 may not be directly connected to the steam housing 810.

[0231] The steam nozzle 900 can receive water through the connecting pipe 883 and then supply water to the steam supply unit 800 through the water supply pipe 884. The water supply pipe 884 can be connected to the recovery pipe 824.

[0232] Since the steam nozzle 900 is positioned closer to the upper part than the steam housing 810, the water supplied to the steam nozzle 900 can be automatically supplied to the steam housing 810 through the water supply pipe 884.

[0233] The steam pipe 823, which allows steam to flow into the steam nozzle 900, and the water recovery pipe 824, which discharges water from the steam nozzle 900, can be configured as separate flow paths. Therefore, it is possible to block the water supplied from the steam nozzle 900 from interfering with the movement of steam supplied from the steam housing 810.

[0234] On the other hand, the water supply pipe 884 can be configured in a U-shape. That is, the water supply pipe 884 can be arranged such that the height of the middle section is lower than the height of the two ends. As a result, a predetermined amount of water that acts as a water seal can accumulate in the water supply pipe 884, thereby preventing steam or water supplied from the steam housing 810 from flowing back into the water supply pipe 884.

[0235] In addition, since the steam housing 810 is not directly connected to the water supply pump 881, the possibility of water flowing into the steam housing 810 flowing back to the water supply pump 881 can be blocked.

[0236] Furthermore, the water supply pump 810 can supply a large amount of water to the steam nozzle 900 at sufficient pressure. As a result, foreign objects or bacteria that remain in the steam nozzle 900 are washed away by the water supplied to the steam nozzle 900 and fall into the steam housing 810. Therefore, the steam nozzle 900 can always be kept clean.

[0237] On the other hand, if the steam supplied by the steam nozzle 900 is condensed, the condensed water may flow back into the steam housing 810 through the water supply pipe 884. That is, the condensate generated at the steam nozzle 900 can be recycled back to the steam housing 810 in the same direction as the water supplied from the water supply pump 800, and can be reused as water to generate the steam. Therefore, the clothing treatment device of the present invention can prevent the water level in the water supply tank 301 from dropping sharply, and can prevent water waste.

[0238] Figure 11 This is a diagram showing the drainage structure of the garment processing device of the present invention.

[0239] In the garment processing apparatus of the present invention, if the compressor 343 and the blower fan 352 are driven, the air supplied from outside the housing 100 and the air supplied from the inner housing 200 pass through the evaporator 341 and are cooled, and the water vapor contained in the air is condensed.

[0240] The water condensed in the evaporator 341 can accumulate on the lower surface of the circulation pipe 320.

[0241] The garment processing device of the present invention may include a water storage section 326, which is formed by a recess in a portion of the bottom surface of the pipe body 321 to collect condensate from the evaporator 341.

[0242] The water storage section 326 is a space formed by a recess in a part of the bottom surface of the pipe body 321, and may also form one side of the control section 313.

[0243] The water storage section 326 can be formed by a downward indentation from the bottom of the circulation pipe 320.

[0244] The water storage section 326 can be integrally formed with the circulation pipe 320. The circulation pipe 320 can be injection molded on the base section 310, and a portion of the bottom surface of the circulation pipe 320 is recessed to form the water storage section 326.

[0245] A portion of the top surface of the water storage section 326 may be arranged parallel to the heat exchanger mounting section 313.

[0246] The base portion 310 may include a guide pipe 3263 for discharging water collected in the water storage portion 326 to the outside.

[0247] The guide pipe 3263 protrudes from the lower part of the water storage section 362 to the outside of the circulation pipe 320. The guide pipe 3263 can discharge the water stored in the water storage section to the outside of the base. This prevents the water collected in the water storage section 326 from rotting or flowing back to the bottom of the circulation pipe 320.

[0248] The circulation pipe 320 has a partition wall 3211 extending from the inner surface of the pipe body 321. The partition wall 3211 can protrude inward from the inner wall of the circulation pipe 320, or protrude inward by being formed by a recess inward from the outer wall of the circulation pipe 320. The partition wall 3211 can guide the position of the heat exchangers 341 and 343 and prevent air entering the heat exchangers from bypassing them. The partition wall 3211 can be provided in the water storage section 326.

[0249] Figure 12 This is a diagram showing the structure of the drain bucket of the garment processing device of the present invention.

[0250] The drainage bucket 302 can be configured as a water storage box.

[0251] The back of the drain bucket 302 may be provided with a water supply hole, which may be arranged on the drain bucket 302 at a position closer to the top than the bottom.

[0252] The loading and unloading section 380 may include: a load support section 381 capable of supporting one or more of the drain tank 302, the water supply tank 301 and the iron module S; and a loading and unloading support section 382 arranged in the load support section 381 in front of the circulation pipe 320 to accommodate the drain tank 302 and the water supply tank 301.

[0253] The load support 381 can be configured as a plate and support the bottom of the water supply tank 301 and the drain tank 302. The assembly / disassembly support 382 can also be configured as a plate and support the back of the water supply tank 301 and the drain tank 302.

[0254] The loading / unloading section 380 may include a loading / unloading separation section 383 disposed between the water supply tank 301 and the drain tank 302 and protruding from the load support section 381. The loading / unloading separation section 383 can separate the water supply tank 301 and the drain tank 302 by a predetermined interval. This prevents the other of the water supply tank 301 and the drain tank 302 from being arbitrarily pulled out when either of them is pulled out.

[0255] The garment processing apparatus of the present invention may further include a drain section 330 for collecting condensed water in the circulation pipe 320 into a drain tank 302.

[0256] The drainage section 330 may include a drainage pump 331 that receives water from the guide pipe 3263 and a drainage hose 333 that receives water from the drainage pump 331 and directs it to the drainage tank 301.

[0257] The drainage section 330 of the present invention may further include a discharge pipe 334 connecting the drainage hose 333 and the drainage bucket 301. The discharge pipe 334 may be configured to receive water from the drainage hose 333 and lead it into the drainage bucket 302.

[0258] On the other hand, the discharge pipe 334 can be directly connected to the drain hose 333, or it can be integrated with the drain hose 333.

[0259] However, in the garment processing apparatus of the present invention, the discharge pipe 334 may be provided in the circulation pipe 320 so as to continuously receive water even when the water inside the drain bucket 302 reaches full level, and the circulation pipe 320 may be configured to re-accommodate the water flowing back from the discharge pipe 334 or the drain bucket 301.

[0260] Therefore, the circulation pipe 320 and the water storage section 326 temporarily function as the drain tank 302 to increase the water storage capacity. As a result, water can be prevented from overflowing out of the drain tank 302.

[0261] For example, the loading and unloading part 380 may include a loading and unloading connecting part 384, which passes through the loading and unloading support part 382 to connect the drain hose 333 and the drain bucket 302.

[0262] The loading and unloading connection 384 can be formed in the area opposite to the supply hole provided in the drain bucket when the drain bucket 301 is placed on the load support 381.

[0263] The discharge pipe 334 can extend from the circulation pipe 320 or toward the loading / unloading part 380. The discharge pipe 334 can be made of injection molded material. Thus, the discharge pipe 334 can stably fix the end of the drain hose 333 and prevent the drain hose 333 from bending sharply.

[0264] Furthermore, the discharge pipe 334 can be configured as a tubular injection-molded object fixed to the circulation pipe 320 or the support platform 380, thus its position is always fixed. Therefore, the end of the discharge pipe 334 and the supply hole in the drain tank 302 are always arranged in the correct position, allowing condensate supplied from the drain pump 331 to flow steadily into the drain tank 302.

[0265] The garment processing device of the present invention may further include a backflow section 335, which can cause water contained inside the drain tank 302 to flow back into the circulation pipe 320 or the residual water treatment section 330.

[0266] The counterflow section 335 can be located at the lower part of the discharge pipe 334 and connect the circulation pipe 320 with the interior of the drain tank 302. The counterflow section 335 can be configured to receive water from the drain tank 302 and then guide it into the circulation pipe 320.

[0267] Figure 13 This is a diagram showing in detail the structure of the counterflow section of the garment processing device of the present invention.

[0268] The evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 can be arranged inside the circulation pipe 320. In this case, the evaporator 341 can be arranged in the circulation pipe 320 at a position closer to the front than the condenser 343.

[0269] The counterflow section 335 can be arranged on the front side of the circulation pipe 320. In this case, when water flowing into the circulation pipe 320 from the counterflow section 335 comes into contact with the evaporator 341, it may unnecessarily corrode or contaminate the evaporator 341, resulting in a decrease in the efficiency of the evaporator 341 in cooling the air.

[0270] Therefore, the evaporator 341 can be arranged closer to the rear of the circulation pipe 320 than the counterflow section 335, so that the water supplied from the counterflow section 335 will not come into contact with the evaporator 341 along with the air facing the evaporator 341.

[0271] The counterflow section 335 or the discharge pipe 334 can pass through the loading and unloading connection section 384 and protrude towards the front of the circulation pipe 320. If the drain bucket 302 is placed on the loading and unloading support section 382, ​​the end of the counterflow section 335 or the discharge pipe 334 can be inserted into the drain bucket 302.

[0272] As a result, the water discharged by the drain pump 331 to the outside of the circulation pipe 320 can be collected in the drain bucket 302 along the drain hose 333 and the discharge pipe 334.

[0273] If the water level in the drain tank 302 reaches the discharge pipe 334 or the counterflow section 335, the water overflowing from the counterflow section 335 flows back into the circulation pipe 320 along the counterflow section 335, thereby preventing water leakage to the outside of the machine room 300.

[0274] The guide flow path 338 can extend along the width direction of the front of the circulation pipe 320. One end of the guide flow path 338 can be arranged in communication with the counterflow section 335, and the other end can be arranged on the upper part of the water storage tank 326.

[0275] In addition, the circulation pipe 320 may also include a blocking wall 337 that directs water flowing in from the counterflow section 335 to the guide flow path 338.

[0276] Figure 14 This is a diagram showing the lower part of the bottom surface of the inner shell.

[0277] The bottom surface 230 allows air from inside the inner casing 200 to flow into the circulation pipe 320 through the inlet hole 232, and receives air that has been dehumidified and heated while passing through the circulation pipe 320 through the outlet hole 231. Additionally, steam supplied from the steam supply unit 800 can be received through the steam hole 233.

[0278] However, the bottom surface 230 outside the through hole can prevent air, moisture and foreign objects inside the inner housing 200 from flowing out into the machine room 300.

[0279] A loading and unloading section 380 is provided in front of the machine room 300 to prevent external air, moisture or foreign matter from entering the machine room 300.

[0280] In the garment handling apparatus of the present invention, the iron module S may be provided in the machine chamber 300. This prevents the iron module S from coming into contact with air, moisture, and foreign objects inside the inner housing 200.

[0281] Furthermore, the overall configuration of the machine room 300 is arranged closer to the lower part than the bottom surface 230, allowing it to be arranged and installed separately from the inner shell 200. As a result, the machine room 300 can be manufactured as a module and installed within the housing 100.

[0282] The iron module S can be modularly installed in the machine room 300. Therefore, the iron module S can be selectively installed in the machine room 300 without affecting the internal structure of the machine room 300 and the housing 100.

[0283] Therefore, even if the garment handling apparatus of the present invention does not have the iron module S, the iron module S can be subsequently installed in the machine room 300.

[0284] The iron module S can be positioned offset to one side of the machine room 300. This minimizes the interference of the iron module S with existing structures such as the circulation pipe 320.

[0285] The iron module S may further include: a storage module 1000, which is capable of storing the steam iron 1300, which supplies heat and steam to the clothing, or more, inside the machine room 300; and a heating module 2000, which includes the steam generating unit 2100, which generates heat and steam supplied to the steam iron 1300 or more.

[0286] The heating module 2000 can be arranged behind the storage module 1000, and the storage module 1000 can protrude towards the front of the machine chamber 300. Thus, the steam iron 1300 can be configured to extend towards the front of the machine chamber 300 to be close to the clothing.

[0287] The loading / unloading section 380 may have a pass surface that supports the steam iron 1300 so that it can be introduced forward from inside the machine room 300.

[0288] The iron module S may further include a base module 3000 that supports the storage module 1000 and the heating module 2000. The base module 3000 provides space for setting the storage module 1000 and the heating module 2000, and can be configured to fix the position and connection state of the storage module 1000 and the heating module 2000.

[0289] In addition, the base module 3000 can be configured to place the storage module 1000 and the heating module 2000 at a position that is at least a predetermined height above the bottom surface of the base 310 or the box.

[0290] Therefore, the condensed water or residual water in the storage module 1000 and the heating module 2000 can be automatically discharged under the action of gravity, and the storage module 1000 and the heating module 2000 can be prevented from being damaged by vibration or impact.

[0291] The storage module 1000 and the heating module 2000 can be installed on the base module 3000 and located inside the machine room 300.

[0292] Of course, if the storage module 1000 and the heating module 2000 can be stably installed in the machine room 300, the base module 3000 can also be omitted.

[0293] Figure 15 This is a diagram showing the structure of the iron module in detail.

[0294] The storage module 1000, the heating module 2000, and the base module 3000 can be manufactured as a single unit, or they can be manufactured separately and then fixed together.

[0295] The following description is based on the case where the storage module 1000, the heating module 2000, and the base module 3000 are set as independent modules, but the possibility of them being set as a single unit is not excluded.

[0296] The storage module 1000, the heating module 2000, and the base module 3000 can be manufactured independently of each other and disposed in the machine room 300. Therefore, the storage module 1000, the heating module 2000, and the base module 3000, which are smaller in volume than the entire iron module S, can be sequentially disposed in the machine room 300, thus facilitating the placement of the iron module S in the machine room 300.

[0297] Furthermore, if any of the storage module 1000, the heating module 2000, and the base module 3000 are damaged or malfunction, only the specific module needs to be replaced or repaired, thus making it easy to maintain and repair the iron module S.

[0298] The storage module 1000 may include a steam iron 1300 located near the garment to supply the garment with one or more of heat and steam.

[0299] The surface of the steam iron 1300 that faces the clothing is made of a heat-conducting material, which removes wrinkles from the clothing when in contact with it.

[0300] In addition, the steam iron 1300 has steam jet holes on the surface opposite to the clothes, which can not only supply high-temperature steam to the surface of the clothes to remove wrinkles, but also perform refurbishment procedures such as sterilization and deodorization of the clothes.

[0301] The steam iron 1300 can be configured to generate heat and steam by autonomously receiving electricity, or it can be configured to receive heat and steam from the heating module 2000 and transfer them.

[0302] When the steam iron 1300 is configured to receive more than one of heat and steam, the weight and volume of the steam iron 1300 are reduced, so that the user can easily lift the steam iron 1300 onto the surface of the clothes placed in the placement or fixing part.

[0303] The storage module 1000 may further include a storage box 1200 for accommodating the steam iron 1300. The storage box 1200 may be configured as a housing shape having a space for storing the steam iron 1300 inside.

[0304] The storage box 1200 can store the steam iron 1300 inside the machine room 300, and can arbitrarily change the storage position of the steam iron 1300 inside the machine room 300.

[0305] The width of the storage box 1200 can be greater than the width of the steam iron 1300, and the length of the storage box 1200 can be greater than the length of the steam iron 1300.

[0306] For example, the width of the storage box 1200 can be approximately 1 to 3 cm wider than the width of the steam iron 1300. However, the width of the storage box 1200 will not be more than 5 cm wider than the width of the steam iron 1300. This prevents the steam iron 1300 from vibrating or moving in the left-right direction inside the storage box 1200.

[0307] The length of the storage box 1200 in the front-to-back direction can be greater than its width in the left-to-right direction, and its height in the vertical direction can be greater than its width in the left-to-right direction. Therefore, the steam iron 1300 can be stably placed and stored inside the storage box 1200.

[0308] The storage box 1200 may include: a storage body 1210 for accommodating the steam iron 1300; and an open surface 1220 disposed in front of the storage body 1210 for the steam iron 1300 to be extended out.

[0309] The storage body 1210 can accommodate the steam iron 1300 to prevent the steam iron 1300 from being exposed to the upper, sides, and rear of the machine room.

[0310] The storage body 1210 can be configured to accommodate and extend the steam iron 1300 only through the open surface 1220. Thus, the steam iron 1300 is only exposed to the front of the machine chamber 300, preventing it from being exposed or extended in other directions.

[0311] The open surface 1220 can be configured to open the entire front of the storage body 1210. Alternatively, it can be configured to open only a portion of the front of the storage body 1210, provided that the steam iron 1300 can be led out and inserted.

[0312] The storage module 1300 may also include an outlet 1100 that exposes the steam iron 1300 to the front of the storage box 1200.

[0313] The outlet 1100 may be configured to support the steam iron 1300 inside the storage box 1200. The steam iron 1300 may be placed in the outlet 1100 and stored inside the storage box 1200.

[0314] The lead-out portion 1100 can be configured to expose at least a portion of the steam iron 1300 stored inside the storage box 1200 to the outside of the storage box 1200. The lead-out portion 1100 can extend the steam iron 1300 forward of the storage box 1200, exposing the steam iron 1300 to the front of the machine compartment 300 or the loading / unloading portion 380. Therefore, even if the steam iron 1300 is stored in the storage box 1200, it can be easily led out of the machine compartment 300.

[0315] The lead-out section 1100 can be configured as a drawer type extending forward from the storage box 1200, or as a hatch type that rotates forward from the front of the storage box 1200.

[0316] The lead-out portion 1100 can be configured in any way, as long as the steam iron 1300 can be stored inside the storage box 1200 and the steam iron 1300 is selectively exposed to the front of the storage box 1200.

[0317] The outlet portion 1100 may include: a support portion 1120 for mounting the steam iron 1300; and a cover 1130 disposed in front of the support portion 1120 and covering the open surface 1220.

[0318] The support portion 1120 is configured to be housed in the storage box 1200 to secure the steam iron 1300. The support portion 1120 may be configured as a housing shape to house the steam iron 1300, or as a plate shape to support the lower part of the steam iron 1300. The support portion 1120 may also be configured as a drawer housed in the storage body 1210 for insertion and withdrawal from the open surface 1220.

[0319] If the support portion 1120 is extended from the open surface 1220, the steam iron 1300 mounted on the support portion 1120 can be extended forward of the storage box 1200. If the support portion 1120 is inserted into the open surface 1120, the steam iron 1300 mounted on the support portion 1120 can be completely accommodated in the storage box 1200.

[0320] The outlet portion 1110 may further include a cover plate 1130 extending from the front of the support portion 1120 and covering the open surface 1220. The cover plate 1130 may be configured to prevent the interior of the storage body 1210 from being exposed to the outside through the open surface 1220. Thus, in addition to the steam iron 1300 housed in the storage body 1210, the interior of the iron module S can also be prevented from being contaminated by foreign objects, steam, or air.

[0321] The cover plate 1130 can be configured to cover the through hole, which is configured to allow the outlet portion 1110 to extend out from the loading / unloading portion 380. This prevents the interior of the machine room 300 from being exposed to the outside due to the through hole, and prevents foreign objects, steam, and air from flowing into the machine room 300.

[0322] The area of ​​the cover plate 1130 can be larger than the front area of ​​the support portion 1120. The area and shape of the cover plate 1130 can be configured to completely cover the space exposed by the iron module S from the loading and unloading portion 380.

[0323] The width of the cover plate 1130 can be equal to the width of the support portion 1120 or the width of the open surface 1220, and the height of the cover plate 1130 can be higher than the height of the support portion 1120 or equal to the height of the open surface 1220.

[0324] The upper part of the cover plate 1130 may be provided with an inwardly recessed portion 1150 and an extension handle 1140 arranged on the upper part of the recessed portion 1150.

[0325] The lead-out portion 1100 may have a guide groove 1110 at the lower part of the support portion 1120, the guide groove 1110 guiding the support portion 1120 to slide in the front-back direction without moving left-right.

[0326] The guide groove 1110 can be placed on a track inside the storage body 1210, or on a track 3300 that is located on the base module 30000 and inserted into the storage body 1210. If the guide groove 1110 moves back and forth along the track 3300, the entire lead-out portion 1100 can be led out from or inserted into the open surface 1220.

[0327] The storage body 1210 may have an insertion hole on the lower part of its back side, allowing the rail 3300 to be inserted. Alternatively, the storage body 1210 may also have an opening through the back side, allowing a cable 1400 extending from the heating module 2000 to pass through.

[0328] The insertion hole and the opening hole can also be configured as a single unit.

[0329] However, it is possible to prevent the steam iron 1300 from being led out or exposed through the insertion hole and the opening hole. For example, the insertion hole and the opening hole can be arranged closer to the lower part than the support 11120 or the steam iron 1300.

[0330] The heating module 2000 may include a heating generating unit 2100 that supplies heat and steam to the steam iron 1300. The heating generating unit 2100 may receive electricity to heat the wires, which are then transmitted to the steam iron 1300 via the cable 1400. After heating water to generate steam, the steam is also transmitted to the steam iron 1300 via the cable 1400.

[0331] For example, the heating generation unit 2100 can be configured as a steam generation unit that receives electricity and water to generate steam.

[0332] The steam generating unit 2100 may be separately installed from the steam supply unit 800 located in the machine room 300. The steam generating unit 2100 may be configured to receive water and electricity to heat the water to generate steam.

[0333] In addition, the steam generating unit 2100 can be configured to generate steam at a higher pressure than the steam supply unit 800, so that the steam can be supplied to the steam iron 1300 and the steam supplied to the steam iron 1300 can be sprayed onto the clothes.

[0334] The steam generating unit 2100 can be coupled to a power receiving connector 2800 and can include a pressure sensor inside to detect the pressure of the generated steam.

[0335] The steam generating unit 2100 can be configured in any way, as long as it can receive water and heat steam. The steam generating unit 2100 may include a steam container forming the exterior and a steam heater disposed inside the steam container to heat water.

[0336] Alternatively, the heating module 2000 can also be connected to a high-pressure pump 2200, which guides the increase of the pressure inside the steam generation unit 2100 to generate high-pressure steam.

[0337] Unlike the storage module 1000, the heating module 2000 can be prevented from being led out of the machine room 300. That is, if the heating module 2000 is disposed in the machine room 300, it can be fixed inside the machine room 300. For example, the heating module 2000 can be mounted and fixed to the base module 3000.

[0338] The heating module 2000 can be positioned further rearward than the storage module 1000. This ensures that the storage module 1000 does not obstruct the forward exposure of the machine compartment 300, nor does it impede the forward extension of the steam iron 1300 into the machine compartment. Furthermore, it prevents the storage module 1000 from being exposed rearward into the machine compartment 300.

[0339] The heating module 2000 can be mounted and fixed to the base module 3000 or the base part 310. The heating module 2000 as a whole can be housed in the heating housing 2700 to stably set the overall structure of the heating module 2000. The heating housing 2700 may have an opening at the front for the cable 1400 to pass through, and the heating housing 2700 may be configured as a box shape with the two sides and the top not exposed to the outside.

[0340] The heating housing 2700 can house most of the components of the heating module 2000. Therefore, the heating module 2000 can be easily maintained and repaired.

[0341] The base module 3000 may include: a base panel 3200 disposed parallel to the base portion 310; and a mounting panel 3100 extending from the base panel 3200 and for housing the storage module 1000 and the heating module 2000.

[0342] The base panel 3200 can also be integrated with the base portion 310.

[0343] However, if the iron module S is set as a module independent of the circulation pipe 320, the base panel 3200 can be provided separately from the base part 310.

[0344] The mounting plate 3100 can be configured to fix the lower part of the storage module 1000 and the heating module 2000, but allow the storage module 1000 and the heating module 2000 to be separated from the base panel 3200 by a predetermined height.

[0345] As a result, space can be ensured between the storage module 1000 and the heating module 2000 and the base panel 3200 for a water supply structure and a drainage structure, the water supply structure being connected to the cable 1400 or the heating module 2000 to supply water to the heating module 2000, and the drainage structure being used to drain water from the heating module 2000.

[0346] Furthermore, since the storage module 1000 and the heating module 2000 are arranged closer to the upper part than the drainage structure via the mounting plate 3100, the condensate or residual water formed in the storage module 1000 and the heating module 2000 can be directed to the drainage structure even without additional power components.

[0347] The mounting plate 3100 can extend upward from both sides of the base panel 3200.

[0348] The base module 3000 may be combined with a track 3300, which is attached to the inner side of the mounting plate 3100 to lead out the lead-out portion 1110.

[0349] Figure 16 This is a diagram showing the water supply and drainage structure of the heating module 2000.

[0350] The steam generating unit 2100 needs to receive water in order to generate steam and then transfer it to the steam iron 1300.

[0351] Therefore, the steam generating unit 2100 may include a high-pressure pump 2200 connected to a water supply source to supply water to the steam generating unit 2100.

[0352] The high-pressure pump 2200 can be configured to be connected to the water supply tank 301 to receive water from the water supply tank 301.

[0353] Of course, the high-pressure pump 2200 can supply water to the steam generation unit 2100 after receiving water from an additional water source different from the water supply tank.

[0354] On the other hand, the high-pressure pump 2200 does not simply supply water to the steam generating unit 2100, but can supply water while increasing the pressure inside the steam generating unit 2100. Therefore, water can be heated to generate high-pressure steam when the pressure inside the steam generating unit 2100 is higher than atmospheric pressure.

[0355] The steam generation unit 2100 may have a pressure sensor 2300 for measuring internal pressure.

[0356] An outlet 2150 extending from the main body 2110 can be connected to the pressure sensor 2300 and can be combined with a steam valve 2800 for opening and closing the outlet 2150.

[0357] The steam valve 2800 can be controlled via the control panel of the iron module S. The steam valve 2800 can be opened and closed according to the pressure and temperature inside the main body 2110 or the pressure and temperature at the outlet 2150.

[0358] One end of the cable 1400 can be connected to the steam valve 2800, and the other end can be connected to the steam iron 1300.

[0359] If the steam valve 2800 is open, the steam generated in the steam generating section 2100 can be supplied to the steam iron 1300. If the steam valve 2800 is blocked, the supply of water and steam to the steam iron 1300 can be completely blocked.

[0360] The pressure sensor 2300 can be directed to re-drive the high-pressure pump 2200 when the pressure in the steam generating section 2100 is lower than the reference pressure, and can be directed to discharge water or steam from inside the steam generating section 2100 when the pressure in the steam generating section 2100 is higher than the reference pressure.

[0361] For example, the reference pressure can be set to be 1 to 3 bar higher than atmospheric pressure.

[0362] The steam generating unit 2100 can be mounted on the base module 3000 and fixed by fastening components, etc., and the high-pressure pump 2200 can also be mounted on the base module 3000.

[0363] The heating module 2000 may include a pump connection pipe 2540 connecting the high-pressure pump 2200 and the steam generating unit 2100. The pump connection pipe 2540 is made of a flexible material such as a rubber hose, and leads high-pressure water into the steam generating unit 2100.

[0364] The high-pressure pump 2200 may include: a pump discharge pipe 2210 for receiving water and discharging it; and a pump supply pipe 2211 extending from the pump discharge pipe 2210 to supply water to the pump connection pipe 2540.

[0365] The pump supply pipe 2211 can be configured to branch from the pump discharge pipe 2210 to effectively transmit water of various pressures or high-pressure water. The pump connection pipe 2540 can also be configured with one end being a single pipe shape and the other end being multiple branch pipes to connect with the pump supply pipe 2211.

[0366] The water supply structure 2500 may include: a water supply connection pipe 2510 for supplying water from the water source to the steam generation unit 2100 or the high-pressure pump 2200; and a branch supply pipe 2530 for supplying water from the high-pressure pump 2200 to the steam generation unit 2100.

[0367] On the other hand, a drainage device 2400 may be included, which drains water from inside the steam generating unit 2100 when the steam generating unit 2100 stops operating or when the steam generated by the steam generating unit 2100 condenses into water.

[0368] The drainage device 2400 can be configured as a pump or a simple valve. The drainage device 2400 can be positioned closer to the lower part than the steam generating section 2100 to receive water from the drain port 216 of the steam generating section 2100.

[0369] The drainage structure 2600 can be configured to discharge water that has been condensed in the steam generator 2100 or collected in the drainage device 2400.

[0370] The drainage structure 2600 may include: a drainage connection pipe 2610 extending from the drainage device 2400 to the drain outlet 2160; and an inlet pipe 2620 connected to the drainage connection pipe 2610 to guide water discharged from the drainage device 2400 to the drain bucket 302.

[0371] The drainage device 2400 can be connected to the water supply structure 2500 and the drainage structure 2600. This unifies the structure for supplying water to or discharging water from the steam generation unit 2100, simplifying the flow path and saving space.

[0372] In this case, the water supplied to the device connection pipe 2520 can be transferred to the drainage device 2400, and the drainage connection pipe 2610 can be configured to communicate with the device connection pipe 2520.

[0373] The drainage device 2400 can be controlled to selectively open or close one or more of the drainage connection pipe 2610 and the device connection pipe 2520. If the drainage device 2400 closes one or more of the drainage connection pipe 2610 and the device connection pipe 2520, water supplied from the pump connection pipe 2540 can be supplied to the steam generator 2100 via the device connection pipe 2520.

[0374] If the drainage device 2400 fully opens the drainage connection pipe 2610 and the device connection pipe 2520, the water or condensed water collected in the steam generation unit 2100 can be completely discharged through the drainage connection pipe 2610. Thus, the device connection pipe 2520 can function as a flow path for supplying water to the steam generation unit 2100 and a flow path for discharging water from the steam generation unit 2100.

[0375] The drainage device 2400 can be controlled using a separate control unit described later.

[0376] Figure 17 This is a diagram showing the structure in which the water supply structure and the water supply unit are connected.

[0377] Although the iron module S can be separately configured from the structure of the machine chamber 300, it can be configured to communicate with the water supply unit 880 provided in the machine chamber 300.

[0378] As a result, the iron module S can be configured to receive water from the water supply tank 301. Therefore, it is possible to omit the connection between the iron module S and an additional water source, or to have an additional water supply tank. Furthermore, the garment handling device can supply steam to both the inner housing 200 and the steam iron 1300 via a single water supply tank 301.

[0379] On the other hand, the control is such that when the steam supply unit 800 is driven, the steam generation unit 2100 is not driven, and when the steam generation unit 2100 is driven, the steam supply unit 800 is not driven.

[0380] Therefore, the garment handling apparatus of the present invention may further include a switching valve 890 configured to selectively supply water contained in the water supply tank 301 to the steam supply unit 800 and the steam generation unit 2100.

[0381] The switching valve 890 can be arranged between the water supply pump 881 and the supply pipe 882, and can be controlled by the main control unit 700.

[0382] The switching valve 890 can be configured as a three-way valve.

[0383] If one or more of the door closing and the nursing module T driving occur, the switching valve 890 can be controlled to connect the water supply tank 301 and the water supply pump 881, and block the connection between the water supply tank 301 and the water supply structure 2500.

[0384] If one or more of the following occurs: the door opens and the nursing module T stops operating, the switching valve 890 can be controlled to block the connection between the water supply tank 301 and the water supply pump 881, and connect the water supply tank 301 and the water supply structure 2500.

[0385] If the switching valve 890 connects the water supply tank 301 to the water supply structure 2500, then the water supply connection pipe 2510 can receive the water from the water supply tank 301 and then transmit the water to the high-pressure pump 2200.

[0386] One end of the water supply connection pipe 2510 can be connected to the water supply 2501, and the other end can be connected to the high-pressure pump 2200.

[0387] Of course, the switching valve 890 can also be configured as a simple T-shaped pipe instead of a valve that changes the flow path. In this case, if the water supply pump 881 is not driven, and only the high-pressure pump 2200 is driven, then under the action of negative pressure, the water in the water supply tank 301 can flow into the high-pressure pump 2200. The water flowing into the high-pressure pump 2200 can flow into the steam generation unit 2100 through the pump connection pipe 2540.

[0388] In addition, if the water supply pump 881 is driven and the high-pressure pump 2200 is not driven, then under the action of negative pressure, the water in the water supply tank 301 is supplied to the water supply pump 881, moves along the connecting pipe 833 and is supplied to the steam supply unit 800.

[0389] Regardless of the configuration of the switching valve 890, if the steam generating unit 2100 is driven to generate steam, the steam can be transmitted along the cable 1400 to the steam iron 1300 and sprayed to the outside of the steam iron 1300.

[0390] If the steam nozzle 900 is provided separately, the water supplied by the water supply pump 881 can be supplied to the steam supply unit 800 after being supplied to the steam nozzle 900.

[0391] As a result, the garment handling apparatus of the present invention can supply water contained in the water supply tank 301 to the steam supply unit 800 and the steam generation unit 2100. Therefore, the need for an additional water supply tank for the iron module S can be eliminated.

[0392] Figure 18 This is a diagram showing the pre-construction structure that allows the drainage structure and the drainage section to communicate.

[0393] The circulation pipe 320 may also include an inflow pipe 3264 that leads water discharged from the drainage structure 2600 to the water storage tank 260.

[0394] The orientation of the inflow pipe 3264 and the orientation of the guide pipe 3263 can be different from each other.

[0395] For example, the guide pipe 3263 may be formed on the front side of the circulation pipe 320, and the inflow pipe 3264 may be formed on the left or right side of the circulation pipe 320.

[0396] The inflow pipe 3264 can be located in the area on the side of the circulation pipe 320 that corresponds to the side of the water storage tank 326.

[0397] The inflow pipe 3264 can be configured to connect the inside of the water storage tank 326 with the outside of the circulation pipe 320, and can be configured to protrude outward from the side of the circulation pipe 320.

[0398] The inflow pipe 3264 can be positioned at a higher position than the bottom surface of the water storage tank 326 or the guide pipe 3263.

[0399] If the drainage structure 2600 discharges water into the inflow pipe 3264, the water can be collected in the water storage tank 326 and discharged into the guide pipe 3263, thus communicating with the drainage section 330.

[0400] Therefore, the additional drain bucket for the iron module S can be omitted.

[0401] Figure 19 This is a diagram showing the structure in which the drainage structure and the drainage section are connected.

[0402] Although the iron module S can be separately configured from the structure of the machine room 300, it can be connected to the drain section 330 of the care module T through the circulation pipe 320.

[0403] As a result, the iron module S can be configured to drain residual water into the drain tank 302. Therefore, the iron module S can omit the structure of additionally setting the drain tank 302 or connecting it to an additional drain outlet.

[0404] The garment handling device of the present invention can use a drain tank 302 to receive residual water collected in the circulation pipe 320 and residual water collected from the ironing module S. The user can empty the water from the circulation pipe 320 and the ironing module S to drain all the water.

[0405] The drainage structure 2600 can be configured to communicate with the drainage section 330 through the circulation pipe 320.

[0406] The drainage structure 2600 may include: a drainage connecting pipe 2610 connected to the drainage device 2400; and an inlet pipe 2620 connected to the drainage connecting pipe 2610 and communicating with the drainage section 330. The inlet pipe 2620 may be connected to the inflow pipe 3264.

[0407] The condensed water and residual water in the steam generating unit 2100 can be collected in the drain device 2400 (direction II). The condensed water in the steam iron 1300 can move along the cable 1400 and be collected in the drain device 2400 (direction I) through the steam generating unit 2100. The water collected in the drain device 2400 can be connected to the inflow pipe 3264 along the inlet pipe 2620 and collected in the drain bucket 302 (direction III). That is, if the drain pump 331 is driven, under the action of negative pressure, the water collected in the drain device 2400 can be collected in the drain bucket 302.

[0408] The input pipe 2620 can be configured to communicate with the interior of the circulation pipe 320.

[0409] Therefore, all the water collected by the drainage device 2400 can be collected inside the circulation pipe 320 and then moved to the drainage pump 331 through the guide pipe 3263. Even if a large amount of water is collected in the drainage device 2400 or a large amount of water is discharged through the drainage device 2400, it can still be collected inside the circulation pipe 320, thus preventing water from overflowing outside the machine room 300.

[0410] On the other hand, the drainage device 2400 can be installed on the base module 3000 and positioned higher than the end of the inlet pipe 2620. Thus, even without additional power, the water collected by the drainage device 2400 can be collected along the inlet pipe 2620 into the water storage tank 326.

[0411] If the drain pump 331 is driven, the water collected in the water storage tank 326 can be stored in the drain bucket 302.

[0412] Figure 20 This is a diagram showing the structure of the steam iron.

[0413] The steam iron 1300 of the present invention may include a grip portion 1310, which is connected to the cable 1400 and is configured to be held by a user.

[0414] The gripping part 1310 may be configured to spray and supply one or more of water and steam onto the surface of the garment.

[0415] The grip portion 1310 may include: a handle portion 1311 capable of supporting the weight of the steam iron 1300; and an expansion portion 1312 extending at the upper end of the handle portion 1311.

[0416] The interior of the gripping part 1310 may be formed with a space for steam to pass through and various configurations may be provided, and one or more of steam and heat may be discharged to the end of the gripping part 1310.

[0417] Since the length of the grip portion 1310 is greater than its width or thickness, it can prevent the user's body from being injured by the steam and heat emitted from the end of the grip portion 1310.

[0418] The grip portion 1310 may include: a handle portion 1311 configured in a tube shape or the like to provide an area for a user to grip with their hand; a bent portion 1312 bent from the handle portion 1311; and an extended portion 1313 extending from the bent portion 1312 toward an end.

[0419] The handle portion 1311 can be configured in a cylindrical shape to accommodate the cable 1400, and its length is greater than its diameter. This ensures sufficient space for the user to grip.

[0420] The bending portion 1312 can be configured to bend within 90 degrees from the end of the handle portion 1311. Under the action of the bending portion 1312, one or more of the steam and heat moving along the handle portion 1311 can easily be directed towards the clothing.

[0421] The cross-sectional area of ​​the expanded portion 1313 can be larger than that of the bent portion 1312 and the handle portion 1311. This allows for the directing of either steam or heat to a wider area.

[0422] The expansion portion 1313 can also form a space capable of accommodating heating devices and the like that heat the supplied steam and heat.

[0423] Additionally, the steam iron may include a trigger that receives instructions to spray steam or for the heating device to heat the internal steam and water.

[0424] The grip portion 1310 can be configured as a two-piece unit to easily accommodate the internal components.

[0425] For example, the grip portion 1310 may include: a lower grip portion 1310b forming a portion of the lower surface and the two side surfaces of the grip portion 1310; and an upper grip portion 1310a forming the other portion of the upper surface and the two side surfaces of the grip portion 1310.

[0426] The grip portion 1310 may further include a constricted portion 1314 that extends further from the expansion portion 1313 to the end but has a smaller cross-sectional area than the expansion portion 1313. The constricted portion 1314 can prevent the internal structure of the grip portion from arbitrarily protruding outward.

[0427] The contraction section 1341 is configured to be penetrated internally, enabling one or more of the steam and heat transferred to the expansion section 1313 to move to the outside of the steam iron 1300.

[0428] The steam iron 1300 may include a jet section 1320 supported by the grip section 1310 and discharging water and steam supplied from the steam generating section 2100.

[0429] The spray section 1320 may include: a chamber section 1321 connected to the cable 1400 to receive and spray water and steam; a heat-insulating receiving section 1322 to prevent heat generated in the chamber section from being transferred to the grip section 1310; a fixing bracket 1323 attached to the front of the chamber section 1321 to prevent the chamber section 1321 from disengaging from the front of the grip section 1310; and a spray cover 1324 disposed in front of the fixing bracket 1323 to cover the end of the grip section 1310.

[0430] The chamber 1321 can provide space for storing water and steam transmitted from the cable 1400, and can transmit the steam to the outside of the steam iron 1300.

[0431] The chamber portion 1321 may be configured as a shell shape to accommodate steam or water received from the steam generation portion 2100.

[0432] Therefore, even if the steam condenses into water in the heater base 1320, it can be prevented from condensing into water by reheating and then injecting steam.

[0433] The spray cap 1324 can form the end of the steam iron 1300.

[0434] The spray cover 1324 may include: a mating surface 13241 that is attached to the end of the grip portion 1310; an exposed surface 13242 that extends from the mating surface 13241 and forms the end face of the steam iron 1300; and a spray hole 13243 that penetrates the exposed surface 13242 and sprays steam outward.

[0435] The spray cap 1324 may include a fixing fastener 13244 that can be fixed by being attached to the grip portion 1310 or the internal structure, and the spray cap 1324 may include guide ribs 13245 arranged on both sides of the spray hole 13243 to guide the movement of the steam.

[0436] The exposed surface 13242 can be arranged flat to be in contact with the surface of the garment, and can be configured to transfer steam and heat generated in the chamber portion 1321 to the surface of the garment.

[0437] The steam iron 1300 of the present invention may further include a fixing bracket 1323, which is located on the grip portion 1310, so that the chamber portion 1320 is fixed to the end of the grip portion 1310.

[0438] The fixed bracket 1323 may include: a receiving periphery 13231 for receiving the front side of the chamber portion 1321; a transmission hole 13232 disposed inside the receiving periphery for transmitting one or more of the steam and heat emitted from the chamber portion 1321 to the spray cover 1334; and an expansion body 13233 configured to expand from the receiving periphery 13231 to contact the mating surface.

[0439] The steam iron 1300 of the present invention may include a heat-insulating receiving portion 1322 for accommodating the chamber portion 1321 to insulate the chamber portion 1321.

[0440] The heat insulation housing 1322 may include: a housing body 13221 for housing the chamber portion; a through hole 13222 extending through the rear of the housing body 13221 for steam supplied from the cable 1400 to pass through; and an electric hole 13223 for an electric line extending from the cable 1400 to pass through.

[0441] The receiving body 13221 can be configured to accommodate all surfaces except the front surface of the heater base 1320, and can be made of heat-insulating material.

[0442] This prevents the chamber 1321 from being cooled, blocks the condensation of steam inside the chamber 1321, or reduces the thermal efficiency of the steam iron 1300.

[0443] The grip 1310 may also include a steam device panel 1360 capable of controlling the on / off state of the iron module S and the amount of steam ejected from the iron module S. The steam device panel 1360 may be configured as a PCB panel.

[0444] The steam device panel 1360 can be configured to control one or more of the steam generating unit 2100, the pressure sensing unit 2300, the temperature sensing unit 2320, the water supply structure, the drainage structure, and the steam valve 2800, and can be configured to execute any mode of the iron module S to supply steam and heat to the clothes.

[0445] The modes may include: a first mode of spraying a first steam onto the clothing; a second mode of spraying more second steam than the first steam; and a third mode of spraying more third steam than the second steam.

[0446] On the other hand, the chamber 1321 of the present invention can not only be configured to receive and discharge steam, but also to reheat the water and steam supplied from the cable 1400.

[0447] Specifically, the steam generating unit 2100 heats water to generate steam and then discharges it.

[0448] However, the steam generating unit 2100 and the steam iron 1300 are separated by a length equivalent to that of the cable 1400. During the process of steam passing through the cable 1400, heat exchange with the outside may occur, which may cause at least a portion of the steam to condense into water.

[0449] Furthermore, even if the steam generating unit 2100 generates high-pressure steam and discharges it, since the internal pressure of the steam iron 1300 is equivalent to atmospheric pressure, the pressure of the high-pressure steam decreases during the movement of the cable 1400 and the steam iron 1300, causing the steam to condense into water.

[0450] For example, even if steam equivalent to 150 degrees Celsius and 4 bar is discharged from the steam generating unit 2100, it may change to steam at 100 degrees Celsius and 1 atmosphere during transmission through the cable 1400 and the steam iron 1300, and may further change into condensate below 100 degrees Celsius.

[0451] In addition, even if steam is normally supplied to the steam iron 1300, the steam may condense into water as it passes through the handle 1310 and spray section 1320 of the steam iron 1300.

[0452] In this situation, water may be discharged from the steam iron 1300, causing the clothing to become wet.

[0453] To prevent these potential problems, the iron module S of the present invention can be configured to reheat one or more of the water and steam transmitted through the cable 1400 inside the steam iron 1300.

[0454] Since the grip portion 1310 is the part that comes into contact with the user's body, the iron module S of the present invention can be configured to heat the jet portion 1320 to reheat one or more of the water and steam supplied from the cable 1400.

[0455] Therefore, even if some of the steam is condensed when water is supplied from the cable 1400 or through the spray section 1320, it can be reheated in the spray section 1320 and sprayed out of the steam iron 1300 in steam form.

[0456] Furthermore, the interior of the steam iron 1300 of the present invention may have additional space for collecting condensate. Therefore, even if water is condensed inside the steam iron 1300, or if condensed water is transferred to the steam iron 1300, it is possible to prevent water from being directly discharged to the outside of the steam iron 1300.

[0457] In addition, the steam iron 1300 of the present invention can be configured to reheat the water collected in the spray section 1320 to generate steam again before being discharged.

[0458] The steam iron 1300 of the present invention can be configured such that at least a portion of the jet section 1320 is configured to reheat the water and steam.

[0459] For example, since the chamber portion 1321 is directly connected to the cable 1400, it can be configured to be heated. Furthermore, other components in the spray portion 1320 are made of heat-insulating materials or substances with high specific heat capacity, thereby preventing the user from being burned by the chamber portion 1321 or preventing water inside the chamber portion 1321 from condensing.

[0460] The grip portion 1310 may be provided with an action input portion 1370 for receiving instructions to control the iron module S.

[0461] The motion input unit 1370 may include: a power supply unit 1371 for determining the on / off state of the chamber unit 1321 and the steam generating unit 2100; and a selection unit 1372 for selecting any mode that can adjust the heating intensity of the chamber unit 1321 and the steam generating unit 2100 in order to adjust the spray volume of the iron module S.

[0462] As long as user input can be received, the power supply unit 1371 and the selection unit 1372 can be configured as buttons, sliders, touch screens, or any other configuration.

[0463] Figure 21 This is a diagram illustrating an additional embodiment of the storage module.

[0464] The present invention may include a storage section 1200, which is arranged on the left or right side of the care module and accommodates the steam iron. The storage section may include: a storage body 1210, which stores the steam iron 1300 inside the machine room; and a cover 1130, which is rotatably disposed in front of the storage body 1210 or the loading and unloading section 380 and covers the interior of the storage body 1210.

[0465] The storage section 1200 may include an open surface 1220, which is located in front of the storage body 1210, through which the steam iron 1300 can be extended.

[0466] The cover 1130 can be rotated to expose the steam iron 1300 housed in the storage body 1210. As a result, drawers or similar components for leading the steam iron 1300 forward from the storage section 1200 can be omitted.

[0467] The cover 1130 can be provided with an area capable of covering the open surface 1220 or the through hole of the loading and unloading part 380. The cover 1130 can be arranged side by side with the water supply tank 301 while covering the open surface 1220 or the through hole.

[0468] The cover 1130 can be configured such that its lower end is rotatably mounted on the loading / unloading section 380 while its upper end is located away from the cover 1200.

[0469] Therefore, if the door 120 is closed, the cover door 1130 can automatically close the open surface 1220 of the cover.

[0470] The storage section 1200 may also include an iron mounting section 1190 supporting the steam iron 1300 at the lower part of the cover 1200. The iron mounting section 1190 may be configured such that the head of the steam iron 1300 can be attached to the iron mounting section 1190.

[0471] The iron mounting part 1190 may include: a mounting body 1191, which is mounted on the storage body 1210; and a mounting groove 1192, which is recessed on the upper surface of the mounting body 1191, and the head of the steam iron 1300 is mounted on the mounting groove 1192.

[0472] The iron mounting section 1190 can be accommodated in the storage body 1210 without being extended from the open surface 1220.

[0473] Figure 22 This is a diagram showing the steam iron housed within the main body of the cover.

[0474] The storage body 1210 may include: a first body 1211, which is mounted on the base panel 3200; and a second body 1222, which is combined with the upper part of the first body 1211, the interior of the second body 1222 providing space for storing the steam iron 1300.

[0475] The lower part of the open surface 1220 can be formed in front of the first main body 1211, and the upper part of the open surface 1220 can be formed in front of the second main body 1212.

[0476] The iron mounting part 1190 that supports the steam iron 1300 may be provided inside the storage body 1210.

[0477] The iron mounting section 1190 may be configured to collect water discharged from the jet section of the steam iron.

[0478] Additionally, the iron mounting section 1190 may be configured to communicate with the water collection section so that the collected water flows to the water collection section.

[0479] The iron module S may further include a sensing unit for sensing whether the steam iron is installed in the iron mounting portion 1190. The sensing unit may include a switch disposed in the iron mounting portion and pressurized or in contact with the steam iron. When the switch is pressurized or contacted, the operation of the iron module S may be stopped.

[0480] Additionally, the sensing unit may include: a signal generator, disposed in either the steam iron or the iron mounting part; and a sensing sensor, disposed in the remaining one of the steam iron and the iron mounting part, for sensing the signal generator. If the sensing sensor detects that the steam iron has been placed in the iron mounting part, the operation of the iron module S can be blocked.

[0481] The base panel 3200 may also include a hinge portion 3400 at the front, to which the cover 1130 is rotatably coupled.

[0482] The hinge portion 3400 can be arranged in front of the iron mounting portion 1190 and the open surface 1220.

[0483] The hinge portion 3400 can be configured to rise to a height at which the lower end of the cover 1130 can be positioned below the through hole 385. Thus, the cover 1130 can be configured to selectively conceal or open the through hole 385.

[0484] The cover 1130 can expose the open surface 1220 and the steam iron 1300 by opening the through hole 385.

[0485] By closing the through hole 385 with the cover 1130, the open surface 1220 and the steam iron 1300 can be prevented from being exposed to the outside.

[0486] Figure 23 This is a diagram showing how to introduce and extract steam from an iron.

[0487] Reference Figure 23 (a) The cover 1130 can be rotated forward to open the through hole 385. Thus, the steam iron 1300 can be extended forward from the cover 1200 through the open surface 1220 and the through hole 385.

[0488] Additionally, the steam iron 1300 can be drawn out and sprayed with steam onto the surface of the garment, then inserted back into the through hole 385 and placed into the open surface 1220 before being installed from the head 1310 onto the iron mounting section 1190.

[0489] Reference Figure 23 (b) The user can wind the cable 1400 and insert it into the through hole 385. At this time, a portion of the cable 1400 can be inserted into the storage body 1210, while the remaining portion is arranged between the open surface 1220 and the through hole 385.

[0490] Reference Figure 23 (c) The cover 1130 can close the through hole 385. In the steam iron 1300, the iron cover 1350 can be mounted on the iron mounting part 1190, and the handle part 1311 can be supported on the back of the cover 1310.

[0491] Additionally, at least a portion of the cable 1400 may also be supported on the back of the cover 1310.

[0492] Therefore, the user can easily insert the steam iron 1300 and cable 1400 into the through hole 385. The storage body 1210 can also provide space only to accommodate a portion of the steam iron 1300 and a portion of the cable 1400, as long as it can accommodate the iron cover 1350.

[0493] In other words, the space between the open surface 1220 and the through hole 385 can be used as a space to accommodate the steam iron 1300 and the cable 1400.

[0494] This reduces the overall length and volume of the iron module s.

[0495] Figure 24 This is a flowchart that indicates the operational status of the iron module and the nursing module based on whether the door is open.

[0496] The door 120 may be equipped with a sensor capable of sensing whether the door is open, and may also be equipped with a control unit that receives signals measured by the sensor.

[0497] If the door 120 is sensed to be open, the iron module S can be put into a power supply standby state, and the power supply to the care module T can be cut off.

[0498] If the door 120 is opened, the iron module S enters a power supply standby state, so that the iron module can operate when power is input to the action input unit 1370 provided in the steam iron 1300.

[0499] Additionally, if the door 120 is opened, the opening is open, allowing steam to flow out to the outside. Therefore, a steam supply based on the care module T is not required, and the power supply can be cut off.

[0500] Therefore, if power is input to the action input unit 1370, the steam iron 1300 can spray steam, while the care module T can maintain a state where the power supply is cut off.

[0501] On the other hand, if the door 120 is sensed to be closed, the power supply to the iron module S can be cut off, and the care module T can be put into a power supply standby state.

[0502] If the door 120 is closed, the steam iron 1300 will not be exposed to the outside and will therefore be unusable, thus requiring no power supply to the iron module. The care module T can be in a power supply standby state so that it can be driven when power is input.

[0503] Thus, when power is input, the care module T can spray steam, while the iron module S can maintain a state where the power supply is cut off.

[0504] That is, the nursing module T and the iron module S can be controlled to not be driven at the same time.

[0505] The steam supply unit 800 provided in the nursing module T can be controlled to stop operating when the door 120 is open, and the steam iron provided in the iron module S can be controlled to be blocked from operating when the door is closed.

[0506] Additionally, the nursing module T may include a steam heater that generates steam by heating water, and the steam heater may be controlled to be blocked when the door is open.

[0507] Similarly, the nursing module T includes the compressor 343, so the compressor 343 can be controlled to have its operation blocked when the door is open.

[0508] A trigger located in the steam iron and receiving instructions to spray steam or heat steam and water internally can be configured such that receiving instructions is blocked when the door is closed.

[0509] Similarly, the steam generating unit 2100 provided in the iron module S can be controlled so that its operation is blocked when the door is closed.

[0510] Furthermore, if the operation of the steam generating unit 2100 is blocked, steam will not be ejected from the steam generating unit 2100, and therefore the steam valve 2800 can be controlled to block the cable 1400. This is because if the cable is left open when the steam iron 1300 is not in use, water remaining in the steam generating unit may flow back, causing damage to the garment processing device.

[0511] Figure 26 This is a diagram showing the operating state of the light-emitting part when the door is open.

[0512] If the door 120 is opened, the light-emitting unit can be controlled to emit light. If a predetermined time passes while the door is open and the light-emitting unit is emitting light, the power supply to the light-emitting unit is turned off; or if the iron module S is powered on before the predetermined time has elapsed, the light-emitting unit can maintain its emitting light state.

[0513] That is, if the door is opened and a predetermined time has elapsed, or even if the predetermined time has elapsed, as long as the iron module is activated, the light-emitting part can be controlled to emit light.

[0514] Figure 27 This is a flowchart showing the power supply depending on whether the steam iron is installed in the iron mounting section.

[0515] If the steam iron 1300 is placed in the iron mounting part 1190, the operation of the steam iron 1300 can be controlled to be blocked.

[0516] Therefore, if the steam iron 1300 is placed in the iron mounting part 1190, the operation of the iron module S can be blocked. If the steam iron is removed from the iron mounting part, the iron module becomes a power supply standby state. When the action input part is operated, power can be supplied to the steam iron to spray steam.

[0517] Whether the steam iron is placed in the iron placement part 1190 can be sensed by the sensing part. If the sensing part senses placement, the control part can receive the signal and control the power supply.

[0518] On the other hand, Figure 28 is a flowchart showing whether to supply power to the steam iron based on the opening and closing of the cover.

[0519] If the cover is closed, the operation of the iron module is blocked; if the cover is open, the iron module can be put into standby mode and thus be able to operate.

[0520] This invention can be implemented in various forms and modifications, and its scope of claim is not limited to the embodiments described above. Therefore, if a modified embodiment includes elements that fall within the scope of the claims of this invention, it should be considered to fall within the scope of the claims of this invention.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Box; The door is rotatably attached to the housing; The inner shell, located inside the box, provides storage space for clothing; The nursing module includes a base, a circulation pipe, a heat supply unit, and a steam supply unit. The base is located at a lower position than the inner shell. The circulation pipe is installed on or extends from the base and provides a flow path for air circulation inside the inner shell. The heat supply unit heats the air flowing along the circulation pipe. The steam supply unit is installed on the circulation pipe and configured to supply steam to the interior of the inner shell. as well as An ironing module, arranged on the left or right side of the care module, includes a steam iron for supplying steam to the surface of the garment; The nursing module and the iron module are controlled to block simultaneous operation.

2. The garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The nursing module is controlled to block the action if the door is opened; The iron module is controlled to block the action if the door is closed.

3. The garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steam supply unit includes a steam heater that generates steam by heating water; The steam heater is controlled to block the action if the door is opened.

4. The garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heat supply unit includes: A plurality of heat exchangers are arranged in the circulation pipe to cool and heat the air; and A compressor, connected to the heat exchanger, supplies refrigerant for heating the air; The compressor is controlled to block the action if the door is opened.

5. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steam iron is controlled to block the action if the door is closed.

6. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The steam iron is configured to spray steam by receiving electricity, or to heat one or more of water and steam; The steam iron is controlled to cut off the power supply if the door is closed.

7. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The steam iron also includes an action input unit that receives instructions to activate the iron module; The motion input unit is configured to not receive commands if the door is closed.

8. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The steam iron also includes a trigger that receives instructions for spraying steam or for internally heating steam and water; The trigger is configured such that it cannot receive commands if the door is closed.

9. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The iron module includes: Storage compartment, located on the left or right side of the care module, accommodates the steam iron; and An iron placement section is arranged inside the storage section, and the steam iron is placed in the iron placement section; The steam iron is controlled to block the action if it is placed in the iron mounting section.

10. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that, The iron mounting section is configured to collect water discharged from the jet section (head) of the steam iron.

11. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that, The machine room also includes a water collection section for collecting water condensed in the iron module and the care module; The iron mounting section is configured to communicate with the water collection section.

12. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that, The iron module also includes a sensing unit that senses whether the steam iron is placed in the iron placement section.

13. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 12, characterized in that, The sensing unit includes a switch, which is disposed in the iron mounting part and is pressurized by the steam iron or in contact with the steam iron.

14. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 12, characterized in that, The sensing unit includes: A signal generator is disposed in either the steam iron or the iron mounting section; and A sensing sensor, one of the remaining components of the steam iron and the iron mounting section, senses the signal generating section.

15. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The iron module also includes a steam generating unit, which is arranged on the left or right side of the care module and generates steam to be supplied to the steam iron. The steam generation unit is controlled to block the action if the door is closed.

16. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 15, characterized in that, The iron module includes: A cable guides steam by connecting the steam generator and the steam iron; and Steam valve, used to open and close the aforementioned cable; The steam valve is controlled to block the cable if the door is closed.

17. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner housing also includes a light-emitting part that irradiates light into the interior or the door; The light-emitting part is controlled to emit light if the door is opened or the iron module is activated.

18. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a display unit, which is disposed in the housing or the door and displays the status of the iron module and the care module.

19. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 18, characterized in that, The display unit includes a monitor that displays the status of both the iron module and the care module.

20. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 18, characterized in that, The display unit selectively displays the status of the iron module and the care module.

21. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 20, characterized in that, The display unit is configured to, If the door is open, the status of the iron module is displayed; If the door is closed, the status of the care module is displayed.

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