Laundry care machine

Abstract

A garment care machine may include: a garment care device, comprising a first outer shell having a care chamber for garment care formed therein, a circulation duct configured to circulate air from the care chamber or to exhaust the circulated air into the care chamber; and a control unit; a garment storage device, which can be combined with the garment care device, comprising a second outer shell having a storage chamber for storing garments formed therein; a connecting duct detachably mounted to the garment care device and the garment storage device; and a damper, wherein, when the connecting duct is detachably mounted to the garment care device and the garment storage device, a connecting flow path is formed between the circulation duct and the storage chamber through the connecting duct, the damper is configured to open or close to open or close the connecting flow path, and the control unit is configured to control the damper to open or close to open or close the connecting flow path.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a garment care machine with an improved structure. Background Technology

[0002] A garment care machine is a device that performs garment care functions such as drying wet clothes, removing dust or odors from clothes, and reducing wrinkles.

[0003] Typically, a garment care machine may include a garment care chamber that serves as a storage space for garments, and a machine chamber equipped with a heat exchanger or steam generator may be arranged below the garment care chamber to perform freshening functions such as wrinkle removal, deodorization, and static electricity removal on the garments. The garment care chamber and the machine chamber may be separated by a partition wall.

[0004] A garment care machine may include an air supply device for circulating air to remove dust or foreign matter adhering to clothing. The air supply device can induce air circulation between the space containing the clothing and the flow paths formed within the air supply device. The air supply device may be located in the upper part of the garment care chamber. Summary of the Invention Technical issues

[0005] One aspect of this disclosure provides a garment care machine including a garment care device and a garment storage device that can be detachably combined with the garment care device.

[0006] One aspect of this disclosure provides a garment care machine including a garment care device and a connecting pipe that can be detachably installed on a garment storage device to form a connecting flow path between the circulation pipe of the garment care device and the garment storage chamber of the garment storage device.

[0007] One aspect of this disclosure provides a garment care machine including a control unit capable of opening or closing the flow path when a connecting pipe is installed in the garment care device.

[0008] The technical problems to be solved by this disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains can clearly understand other technical problems not mentioned from the following description. Technical solution

[0009] A garment care machine according to this disclosure may include: a garment care device, comprising a first housing, a circulation pipe, and a control unit, wherein the first housing has a care chamber formed therein for garment care, and the circulation pipe is configured to receive air from the care chamber or discharge received air into the care chamber to circulate air; a garment storage device, which can be combined with the garment care device, comprising a second housing having a storage chamber formed therein for storing garments; a connecting pipe detachably mounted to the garment care device and the garment storage device; and a damper, wherein, when the connecting pipe is detachably mounted to the garment care device and the garment storage device, a connecting flow path is formed between the circulation pipe and the storage chamber through the connecting pipe, the damper is configured to open or close to open or close the connecting flow path, and the control unit is configured to control the damper to open or close to open or close the connecting flow path.

[0010] The circulation pipe may include a pipe discharge section configured to discharge contained air into the care room, wherein, when the connecting pipe is detachably installed in the garment care device and the garment storage device, the pipe discharge section may be configured to communicate with the connecting pipe.

[0011] The garment storage device may further include an intake fan arranged within the connecting flow path and equipped to generate suction force.

[0012] The connecting conduit may include: a damper housing that houses the damper; and an extension conduit that is slidably connected to the damper housing and communicates with the damper housing when slidably connected to the damper housing.

[0013] The damper housing may include an insertion slot into which one end of the extension pipe is inserted, so that the damper housing is connected to the extension pipe. The connecting pipe may further include a sealing component, which acts as a sealing component inside the insertion slot, and seals the connection between the extension pipe and the damper housing when one end of the extension pipe is inserted into the insertion slot of the damper housing.

[0014] The connecting pipe may be a first connecting pipe, and the connecting flow path may be a first connecting flow path extending from the circulation pipe toward the storage chamber. The garment care machine may further include a second connecting pipe that can be detachably installed on the garment care device and the garment storage device. When the second connecting pipe is detachably installed on the garment care device and the garment storage device, it can form a second connecting flow path from the storage chamber through the second connecting pipe toward the circulation pipe.

[0015] The circulation pipe may include a pipe inlet section configured to receive air from the care room, wherein the garment care device may further include a fixing pipe for fixing one end to the pipe inlet section, wherein the fixing pipe may be configured to connect the pipe inlet section and the second connecting pipe when the second connecting pipe is detachably installed in the garment care device and the garment storage device.

[0016] The damper may be a first damper, the second connecting pipe may include a second damper, and the control unit may be configured to control the second damper to open or close the second connecting flow path when the second connecting pipe is detachably installed in the garment care device and the garment storage device.

[0017] The garment care device may further include: a connection opening, which is configured to allow at least a portion of the connection conduit to be inserted when the connection conduit is detachably installed in the garment care device and the garment storage device; and a cap, which is configured to be detachably installed in the connection opening to close the connection opening when the connection conduit is detached from the garment care device.

[0018] The garment care machine may further include: a connecting bracket, which is capable of being connected to each of the first housing and the second housing, such that when connected to each of the first housing and the second housing, the garment storage device is connected to the garment care device.

[0019] The control unit may be configured to control the damper to close the connection flow path during a steam injection operation that injects steam into the nursing room.

[0020] The control unit can be configured to: after the steam injection operation is completed, perform a dry air discharge operation to discharge dry air to the nursing room; during the dry air discharge operation, control the damper to open to open the connecting flow path so that a portion of the dry air flowing to the nursing room through the connecting flow path flows into the storage room, or control the damper to close to close the connecting flow path to restrict the flow of dry air flowing to the nursing room through the connecting flow path into the storage room.

[0021] The garment storage device may further include a humidity sensor configured to sense the humidity in the storage room, wherein the control unit may be configured to control the damper to open or close the connection path based on the sensed humidity during the execution of a dry air discharge operation to discharge dry air into the care room.

[0022] The control unit can be configured to: when the sensed humidity is higher than a predetermined humidity, control the damper to open to open the connection flow path so that dry air flows into the storage room; and when the sensed humidity is equal to or lower than a predetermined humidity, control the damper to close to close the connection flow path.

[0023] The clothing storage device may further include: an intake fan disposed within the connecting flow path and configured to generate suction force, wherein the control unit may be configured to determine the rotational speed of the intake fan based on the difference between the sensed humidity and the predetermined humidity when the sensed humidity is higher than a predetermined humidity.

[0024] A garment care machine according to this disclosure may include: a garment care device including a housing, a circulation pipe and a pipe opening, the housing having an internal care chamber for garment care, the circulation pipe being configured to allow air to flow into or out of the care chamber, the pipe opening being formed on a side wall of the circulation pipe; a cap detachably mounted to the pipe opening to close the pipe opening; and a connecting pipe detachably connected to the pipe opening to connect the circulation pipe to the outside of the garment care device when the cap is detached from the pipe opening.

[0025] A garment care machine according to this disclosure may include: a garment care device including a first housing and a circulation pipe, the first housing having an internal care chamber for garment care, the circulation pipe being configured to allow air to flow into or out of the care chamber; a garment storage device, comprising a second housing having an internal storage chamber for storing garments, detachably connected to the garment care device; a first connecting pipe detachably mounted to the garment care device and the garment storage device to form a first connecting flow path from the circulation pipe toward the storage chamber when the garment storage device is connected to the garment care device; and a second connecting pipe detachably mounted to the garment care device and the garment storage device to form a second connecting flow path from the storage chamber toward the circulation pipe when the garment storage device is connected to the garment care device. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a garment care machine according to one embodiment.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating a garment care device of a garment care machine according to one embodiment.

[0028] Figure 3 It is shown Figure 2 The diagram shows the garment care device with its door open.

[0029] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the garment care device shown.

[0030] Figure 5 This shows the first cap and pipe cap installed on... Figure 2 A cross-sectional view showing the state of the garment care device.

[0031] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing a garment storage device of a garment care machine according to one embodiment.

[0032] Figure 7 It is shown Figure 5 The diagram shows the clothing storage device with the door open.

[0033] Figure 8 This is a diagram showing the state in which the first connecting pipe and the first damper device are installed in a garment care device and garment storage device according to an embodiment.

[0034] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view showing the state of the first connecting pipe and the first damper device installed in a garment care device and garment storage device according to an embodiment.

[0035] Figure 10 This is an exploded view showing a first connecting pipe and a first damper assembly according to one embodiment.

[0036] Figure 11 This is an exploded view showing a first connecting pipe and a first damper assembly according to one embodiment.

[0037] Figure 12 This is a diagram showing the state of the second connecting pipe and the second damper device installed in a garment care device and garment storage device according to an embodiment.

[0038] Figure 13 This is a cross-sectional view showing the state of the second connecting pipe and the second damper device installed in a garment care device and garment storage device according to an embodiment.

[0039] Figure 14 This is an exploded view showing the second connecting pipe and the second damper device according to one embodiment.

[0040] Figure 15 This is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a garment care machine according to one embodiment.

[0041] Figure 16 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for a garment care process according to an embodiment.

[0042] Figure 17 This is a flowchart illustrating an activation method for a clothing storage process according to an embodiment.

[0043] Figure 18 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for a clothing storage process according to an embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The embodiments and configurations described in this disclosure are merely preferred examples, and at the time of filing this application, there may be various modifications that can replace the embodiments and configurations of this disclosure.

[0045] Furthermore, the same reference numerals or symbols shown in the various figures of this disclosure indicate parts or constituent elements that perform substantially the same function.

[0046] Furthermore, the terminology used in this disclosure is for illustrative purposes and is not intended to limit or restrict the disclosure. Unless the context clearly specifies otherwise, singular expressions include plural expressions. In this disclosure, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are used to specify the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof described in the disclosure, and do not preclude the presence or additional possibilities of one or more other features or numbers, steps, operations, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof.

[0047] Furthermore, in this disclosure, each of the statements such as “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B or C”, “at least one of A, B and C”, and “at least one of A, B or C” can include one of the items listed together in the corresponding statement or all possible combinations thereof.

[0048] Furthermore, the term "and / or" includes a combination of the constituent elements of multiple related records or a single constituent element among the constituent elements of multiple related records.

[0049] Furthermore, the ordinal terms such as "first," "second," etc., used in this disclosure are used to describe multiple constituent elements, but the constituent elements are not limited to the aforementioned terms; these terms are only used to distinguish one constituent element from other constituent elements. For example, without departing from the scope of the claims of this disclosure, a first constituent element may be named a second constituent element, and similarly, a second constituent element may be named a first constituent element. The term "and / or" includes a combination of multiple related described items or one of multiple related described items.

[0050] Furthermore, in this disclosure, the meaning of "identical" includes properties that are similar to each other or similar within a predetermined range. The term "identical" also means "substantially identical." Substantially identical should be understood as meaning that values ​​corresponding to differences within a manufacturing tolerance range or within a range insignificant to a reference value are included in the range of "identical."

[0051] Furthermore, terms such as “~part,” “~device,” “~block,” “~component,” and “~module” can refer to a unit that performs at least one function or operation. For example, these terms can refer to at least one piece of hardware such as a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) or application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), at least one piece of software stored in memory, or at least one process processed by a processor.

[0052] In addition, the terms “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” etc., used in the following description are defined based on the accompanying drawings, and the shape and position of each component are not limited to these terms.

[0053] The following illustrations use a garment care machine as an example for clarity, but this disclosure is not limited to garment care machines. For example, it can also be applied to shoe care machines.

[0054] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0055] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a garment care machine according to one embodiment. Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating a garment care device of a garment care machine according to one embodiment. Figure 3 It is shown Figure 2 The diagram shows the garment care device with its door open. Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the garment care device shown. Figure 5 This shows the first cap and pipe cap installed on... Figure 2 A cross-sectional view showing the state of the garment care device. Figure 6 This is a diagram showing a garment storage device of a garment care machine according to one embodiment. Figure 7 It is shown Figure 5 The diagram shows the clothing storage device with the door open.

[0056] Reference Figure 1 The garment care machine 1 may include a garment care device 100 and a garment storage device 200. The garment care device 100 may be configured to care for garments using steam, hot air, dry air, etc. The garment storage device 200 may be configured to store garments that have been cared for by the garment care device 100.

[0057] The garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200 can be detachably combined with each other. The garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200 can also be combined to be arranged side by side. Details regarding the combination of the garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200 will be described later. Below, we will first describe the structure and features of each garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200.

[0058] Reference Figures 2 to 5 The garment care device 100 may include a first housing 110. Inside the first housing 110 may be a garment care chamber 111 for containing and caring for garments.

[0059] The first outer casing 110 may have a generally hexahedral shape with one side open. A first opening 110a may be formed on the front surface of the first outer casing 110. The first opening 110a may be covered by a first door 121 rotatably attached to the first outer casing 110. The garment care chamber 111 may be opened and closed by rotating the first door 121 covering the first opening 110a. The first door 121 may be rotatably attached to the first outer casing 110 via a first hinge 122.

[0060] The garment care chamber 111 can form a space for storing garments. The garment care chamber 111 may include an upper surface 112, a lower surface 113, a left side (not shown), a right side 115, and a rear surface 116 disposed inside the first housing 110. The front surface of the garment care chamber 111 may be formed as an opening. Therefore, the garment care chamber 111 can also be opened and closed together with the first door 121 of the first opening 110a of the first housing 110.

[0061] The garment care room 111 may include an airflow outlet 111a, a first airflow inlet 111b, and a second airflow inlet 111c.

[0062] Air outlet 111a may be configured to exhaust air from the circulation duct 160 (described later) toward the garment care chamber 111. For example, air outlet 111a may exhaust hot air or dry air toward the garment care chamber 111. Air outlet 111a may be formed on the upper surface 112 of the garment care chamber 111.

[0063] Air discharged through air outlet 111a can be configured to be delivered to garment care chamber 111. Furthermore, the air discharged through air outlet 111a can be delivered to the garments via hangers 130 in garment care chamber 111. Specifically, hangers 130 are configured to allow airflow inside, and the air discharged through air outlet 111a can be delivered to the garments hanging on hangers 130 via hangers 130.

[0064] The first airflow inlet 111b may be equipped with a circulation duct 160 (described later) for air from inside the garment care chamber 111 to flow into. Specifically, air from inside the garment care chamber 111 may flow into the first duct inlet 61 of the circulation duct 160. The first airflow inlet 111b may be formed in front of the lower surface 113 of the garment care chamber 111.

[0065] The second airflow inlet 111c may be provided to allow air from inside the garment care chamber 111 to flow into the circulation duct 160 (described later). Specifically, air from inside the garment care chamber 111 may flow into the second duct inlet 162 of the circulation duct 160. The second airflow inlet 111c may be formed on the lower part of the rear surface 116 of the garment care chamber 111.

[0066] Although the accompanying drawings show one air outlet 111a and two air inlets 111b and 111c, there is no particular limitation on the number of air outlets 111a and air inlets 111b and 111c. For example, multiple air outlets 111a may be provided, and one or more air inlets 111b and 111c may be provided.

[0067] The garment care device 100 may include a machine chamber 117, which includes a heat exchanger 140 for dehumidifying or heating the air inside the garment care chamber 111 and a steam generator 153 for generating steam. The machine chamber 117 may be located on the lower side of the first housing 110. The machine chamber 117 may be located at the lower part of the garment care chamber 111.

[0068] The heat exchanger 140 can be equipped to dehumidify and heat the air inside the garment care chamber 111 as needed. The heat exchanger 140 can be configured to supply dry air or hot air to the interior of the garment care chamber 111. The heat exchanger 140 can be equipped with an evaporator 141 for refrigerant circulation, a condenser 142, and a compressor 143, and with this configuration, the air inside the garment care chamber 111 can be dehumidified and heated.

[0069] In the evaporator 141 of the heat exchange device 140, when the refrigerant evaporates, it can absorb the latent heat of the surrounding air to condense and remove moisture from the air. When the refrigerant passes through the compressor 143 and condenses in the condenser 142, it can release latent heat towards the surrounding air, thereby heating the surrounding air. That is, since the evaporator 141 and condenser 142 perform heat exchange functions, the air flowing into the machine room 117 can be dehumidified and heated by passing through the evaporator 141 and condenser 142 in sequence.

[0070] The garment care device 100 may include a steam generating device 153. The steam generating device 153 can generate steam to care for the garments housed in the garment care chamber 111. The steam generated by the steam generating device 153 can be sprayed into the interior of the garment care chamber 111.

[0071] The garment care device 100 may include a water supply tank 151 and a drain tank 152. The water supply tank 151 is equipped with water for storing water needed to generate steam in the steam generating device 153, and the drain tank 152 is equipped with water for storing condensate generated by the heat exchange device 140. The water supply tank 151 and the drain tank 152 may be located in front of the machine room 117. The water supply tank 151 and the drain tank 152 may be located in the lower part of the first housing 110. The water supply tank 151 and the drain tank 152 may be arranged in the lower part of the garment care chamber 111.

[0072] Water from the water tank 151 is supplied to the steam generating device 153 to generate steam. The water tank 151 may be configured to be detachable from the first housing 110 for easy replenishment of water.

[0073] The drain tank 152 may store condensate generated by the heat exchange device 140. The drain tank 152 may be configured to be detachable from the first housing 110 for easy handling of the condensate.

[0074] The garment care device 100 may include a circulation duct 160. The circulation duct 160 extends from a first airflow inlet 111b to an airflow outlet 111a. The circulation duct 160 can form a circulation path where air flowing into the garment care chamber 111 through the airflow inlets 111b and 111c is discharged back into the garment care chamber 111 through the airflow outlet 111a. In other words, the circulation duct 160 can be configured to allow air to flow into or exhaust air from the garment care chamber 111. Air passing through the circulation duct 160 can be heated or dehumidified by exchanging heat with a heat exchange device 140.

[0075] The circulation duct 160 may include a first duct inlet 161. The first duct inlet 161 may be configured to allow air to flow into the garment care chamber 111. That is, air in the garment care chamber 111 may flow into the first duct inlet 161 through a first airflow inlet 111b. The first duct inlet 161 may be located on the lower side of the garment care chamber 111.

[0076] The circulation duct 160 may include a second duct inlet 162. The second duct inlet 162 may be configured to allow air to flow into the garment care chamber 111. That is, air in the garment care chamber 111 may flow into the second duct inlet 162 through the second airflow inlet 111c. The second duct inlet 162 may be located at the lower rear of the garment care chamber 111.

[0077] The circulation duct 160 may include a duct discharge section 163. The duct discharge section 163 may be configured to discharge air into the garment care chamber 111. That is, air in the duct discharge section 163 may flow into the garment care chamber 111 through the airflow outlet 111a. The duct discharge section 163 may be located on the upper side of the garment care chamber 111.

[0078] The garment care device 100 may include an air supply device 170 for circulating air within the garment care chamber 111. The air supply device 170 may be disposed within a circulation duct 160. Specifically, the air supply device 170 may be disposed within the duct outlet 163 of the circulation duct 160. A circulation path formed within the circulation duct 160 may be formed by the air supply device 170. The air supply device 170 may include at least one circulating fan 171 that rotates by a motor that generates rotational force.

[0079] The garment care device 100 includes a control unit 630 for controlling the garment care device 100. Details of the control unit 630 will be described later.

[0080] The garment care device 100 may include a first connection opening 110b and a second connection opening 110c. Each of the first connection opening 110b and the second connection opening 110c may be formed on a side wall of the first housing 110. Specifically, the first connection opening 110b may be formed adjacent to the drain portion 163 of the circulation pipe 160, and the second connection opening 110c may be formed adjacent to the first inflow portion 161 of the circulation pipe 160. For example, the first connection opening 110b may be formed on the upper part of the first housing 110, and the second connection opening 110c may be formed on the lower part of the first housing 110.

[0081] For example, each of the first connection opening 110b and the second connection opening 110c can be provided in two. For example, one first connection opening 110b can be formed on one side wall of the first housing 110, and the other first connection opening 110b can be formed on the other side wall of the first housing 110. For example, one second connection opening 110c can be formed on one side wall of the first housing 110, and the other second connection opening 110c can be formed on the other side wall of the first housing 110. However, there is no particular limitation on the number of each of the first connection openings 110b and the second connection opening 110c.

[0082] The first connection opening 110b may be configured to allow at least a portion of the first connection conduit 410 to be inserted when the first connection conduit 410 (described later) is installed in the garment care device 100. The second connection opening 110c may be configured to allow at least a portion of the second connection conduit 510 to be inserted when the second connection conduit 510 (described later) is installed in the garment care device 100.

[0083] The garment care device 100 may include a first cap 181 and a second cap 182. The first cap 181 and the second cap 182 may be detachably mounted to a first connection opening 110b and a second connection opening 110c, respectively. The first cap 181 may be configured to close the first connection opening 110b when the first connection conduit 410 (described later) is detached from the garment care device 100. The second cap 182 may be configured to close the second connection opening 110c when the second connection conduit 510 (described later) is detached from the garment care device 100.

[0084] The garment care device 100 may include a pipe opening 160a formed on one side wall of the circulation pipe 160. Specifically, the pipe opening 160a may be formed in the pipe discharge portion 163 of the circulation pipe 160. The pipe opening 160a may be configured to allow for detachable installation of the first connecting pipe 410, which will be described later.

[0085] For example, two pipe openings 163a may be provided. For example, one pipe opening 163a may be formed on one side wall of the first housing 110, and another pipe opening 163a may be formed on the other side wall of the first housing 110. However, there is no particular limitation on the number of pipe openings 163a.

[0086] The garment care device 100 may include a drain cap 183. The drain cap 183 may be detachably mounted to a drain opening 160a. The drain cap 183 may be configured to close the drain opening 160a when the first connecting pipe 410, described later, is detached from the garment care device 100.

[0087] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 The clothing storage device 200 may include a second housing 210. Inside the second housing 210, a clothing storage compartment 211 may be provided for storing and storing clothing.

[0088] The second outer casing 210 may have a generally hexahedral shape with one side open. A second opening 210a may be formed on the front surface of the second outer casing 210. The second opening 210a may be covered by a second door 221 rotatably attached to the second outer casing 210. The clothing storage compartment 211 may be opened and closed by rotating the second door 221 covering the second opening 210a. The second door 221 may be rotatably attached to the second outer casing 210 via a second hinge 222.

[0089] The clothing storage device 200 may include a placement device 230. The placement device 230 may be arranged inside the clothing storage room 211. A clothes hanger or rack may be placed in the placement device 230.

[0090] The garment storage device 200 may include a third connection opening 210b and a fourth connection opening 210c. The third connection opening 210b and the fourth connection opening 210c may each be formed on a side wall of the second housing 210. Specifically, the third connection opening 210b may be formed adjacent to the intake fan 242 (described later), and the fourth connection opening 210c may be formed on one side of the garment storage chamber 211. For example, the third connection opening 210b may be formed on the upper part of the second housing 210, and the fourth connection opening 210c may be formed on the lower part of the second housing 210.

[0091] For example, each of the third connection opening 210b and the fourth connection opening 210c can be provided in two. For example, one third connection opening 210b can be formed on one side wall of the second housing 210, and the other third connection opening 210b can be formed on the other side wall of the second housing 210. For example, one fourth connection opening 210c can be formed on one side wall of the second housing 210, and the other fourth connection opening 210c can be formed on the other side wall of the second housing 210. However, there is no specific limitation on the number of each of the third connection openings 210b and the fourth connection openings 210c.

[0092] The third connection opening 210b may be configured to allow at least a portion of the first connection pipe 410 to be inserted when the first connection pipe 410 (described later) is installed in the garment storage device 200. The fourth connection opening 210c may be configured to allow at least a portion of the second connection pipe 510 (described later) to be inserted when the second connection pipe 510 (described later) is installed in the garment storage device 200.

[0093] The garment storage device 200 may include a third cap 281 and a fourth cap 282. The third cap 281 and the fourth cap 282 may be detachably installed in the third connection opening 210b and the fourth connection opening 210c, respectively. The third cap 281 may be configured to close the third connection opening 210b when the first connection conduit 410 (described later) is detached from the garment storage device 200. The fourth cap 282 may be configured to close the fourth connection opening 210c when the second connection conduit 510 (described later) is detached from the garment storage device 200. Multiple third caps 281 and fourth caps 282 may be configured corresponding to the third connection opening 210b and the fourth connection opening 210c, respectively.

[0094] Unlike the garment care device 100, the garment storage device 200 can omit the mechanical chamber equipped with a heat exchange device, a steam generating device, etc. With this configuration, even though the second outer casing 210 of the garment storage device 200 has a similar volume to the first outer casing 110 of the garment care device 100, the garment storage chamber 211 of the garment storage device 200 can be equipped with a relatively large storage space because the mechanical chamber is omitted.

[0095] According to the concept of this disclosure, the garment storage device 200 can be detachably integrated with the garment care device 100. By integrating the garment storage device 200 with the garment care device 100, the garment care machine 1 can be additionally equipped with a space for storing garments. Furthermore, after garments that have been cared for in the garment care device 100 are moved to the garment storage compartment 211 of the garment storage device 200, it is easier to care for another garment that needs care through the garment care device 100, thus improving the ease of use of the garment care machine 1.

[0096] The following will refer to Figure 1 The combination of the garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200 will be explained.

[0097] Reference Figure 1 Multiple garment storage devices 200 can be provided. For example, two garment storage devices 200 can be provided. The two garment storage devices 200 can be respectively attached to both sides of the garment care device 100. However, there is no particular limitation on the number of garment storage devices 200; for example, there can also be only one garment storage device 200.

[0098] The garment care machine 1 may include a connecting bracket 300. The connecting bracket 300 can connect the garment storage device 200 to the garment care device 100. The garment storage device 200 is connected to the garment care device 100 via the connecting bracket 300, so that the distance between the garment storage device 200 and the garment care device 100 can remain constant. Multiple connecting brackets 300 may be provided.

[0099] The connecting bracket 300 may include a first connecting bracket 310 and a second connecting bracket 320. Each of the first connecting bracket 310 and the second connecting bracket 320 may be connected to the first housing 110 of the garment care device 100 and the second housing 210 of the garment storage device 200. Specifically, each of the first connecting bracket 310 and the second connecting bracket 320 is connected to the first housing 110 and the second housing 210 by a separate fastening member, thereby connecting the garment storage device 200 to the garment care device 100. The first connecting bracket 310 may be connected to the front surface of the first housing 110 and the second housing 210, and the second connecting bracket 320 may be connected to the upper surface of the first housing 110 and the second housing 210.

[0100] The connecting bracket 300 may include a third connecting bracket 330 and a fourth connecting bracket 340. The third connecting bracket 330 may be connected to the first housing 110 of the garment care device 100, and the fourth connecting bracket 340 may be connected to the second housing 210 of the garment storage device 200. In this case, one end of the third connecting bracket 330 and one end of the fourth connecting bracket 340 are engaged with each other, allowing the garment storage device 200 to be connected to the garment care device 100. The third connecting bracket 330 and the fourth connecting bracket 340 may be connected to the upper surfaces of the first housing 110 and the second housing 210, respectively. The third connecting bracket 330 and the fourth connecting bracket 340 may be positioned rearward than the second connecting bracket 320.

[0101] According to the concept of this disclosure, when the garment care device 100 is attached to the garment storage device 200 via the connecting bracket 300, one side wall of the first housing 110 and one side wall of the second housing 210 can be arranged parallel to each other, such that the first housing 110 and the second housing 210 can be arranged to have the same height. Specifically, the first connecting opening 110b of the first housing 110 and the third connecting opening 210b of the second housing 210 can be equipped at the same height, and the second connecting opening 110c of the first housing 110 and the fourth connecting opening 210c of the second housing 210 can be equipped at the same height. With this configuration, the process of attaching the first connecting pipe 410 and the second connecting pipe 510 (described later) to the garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200 becomes easier. Therefore, even if multiple garment storage devices 200 are attached to the garment care device 100, the connecting bracket 300 can improve the installation convenience of each device and also improve the aesthetics of the garment care machine 1.

[0102] According to the concept of this disclosure, when the garment care device 100 is connected to the garment storage device 200 via the connecting bracket 300, vibrations and noises that may be generated in the garment care machine 1 during the execution of the garment care stroke 1100 or the garment storage stroke 1300 (described later) can be dispersed and transmitted to both the garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200. Therefore, vibrations and noises that may be generated in the garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200, respectively, can be reduced.

[0103] Although the above description only includes the first joint bracket 310, the second joint bracket 320, the third joint bracket 330, and the fourth joint bracket 340, there is no particular limitation on the number or shape of the joint bracket 300.

[0104] According to the concept of this disclosure, the garment care machine 1 can be connected to one side of the garment storage device 200 via a connecting bracket 300. Furthermore, the garment care machine 1 can connect the circulation pipe 160 of the garment care device 100 to the garment storage chamber 211 of the garment storage device 200 via connecting pipes 410, 510 and damping devices 420, 520 (described later). Hereinafter, reference will be made to… Figures 8 to 14 Detailed descriptions are provided for connecting pipes 410 and 510 and damper devices 420 and 520.

[0105] Figure 8 This is a diagram showing the state in which the first connecting pipe and the first damper device are installed in a garment care device and garment storage device according to an embodiment. Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view showing the state of the first connecting pipe and the first damper device installed in a garment care device and garment storage device according to an embodiment. Figure 10 This is an exploded view showing a first connecting pipe and a first damper assembly according to one embodiment. Figure 11 This is an exploded view showing a first connecting pipe and a first damper assembly according to one embodiment.

[0106] Reference Figures 8 to 11 The garment care machine 1 may include a first connecting pipe 410 and a first damper device 420 housed inside the first connecting pipe 410. The first connecting pipe 410 may be detachably installed on the garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200.

[0107] The first connecting pipe 410 can form a flow path internally. Specifically, when the garment storage device 200 is combined with the garment care device 100, the first connecting pipe 410 is installed in both the garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200, thereby forming a first connecting flow path P1 between the circulation pipe 160 and the garment storage chamber 211. The first connecting flow path P1 can be a flow path from the pipe discharge section 163 of the circulation pipe 160 through the first connecting pipe 410 toward the garment storage chamber 211.

[0108] The first connecting pipe 410 can be attached to the upper part of the first housing 110 and the second housing 210. The first connecting pipe 410 can be arranged to pass through the first connecting opening 110b and the third connecting opening 210b closest to the first connecting opening 110b.

[0109] The first connecting conduit 410 may include a first damper housing 411. The first damper housing 411 may house a first damper device 420.

[0110] The first damper housing 411 may form part of the first connecting flow path P1. Specifically, the first damper housing 411 may include a first air inlet 411a into which air flows from the circulation pipe 160 and a first air outlet 411b into which air is discharged to the extension pipe 412 described later. The first air inlet 411a may be formed at one end of the first damper housing 411, and the first air outlet 411b may be formed at the other end of the first damper housing 411.

[0111] The first damper housing 411 can be detachably coupled to the circulation pipe 160. Specifically, for the first damper housing 411, the first coupling portion 411c formed at one end of the first damper housing 411 is coupled to the circulation pipe coupling portion 160b of the circulation pipe 160 by a separate fastening member, so that the first damper housing 411 can be coupled to the circulation pipe 160.

[0112] The first damper housing 411 can be detachably coupled to the pipe opening 160a of the circulation pipe 160. When the first damper housing 411 is coupled to the pipe opening 160a, the first air inlet 411a of the first damper housing 411 and the pipe opening 160a can be connected.

[0113] According to the concept of this disclosure, when the first connecting pipe 410 is installed in the garment care device 100, the first damper housing 411 is coupled to the pipe opening 160a, so that the first connecting pipe 410 can communicate with the pipe discharge portion 163 of the circulation pipe 160. With this configuration, a portion of the air flowing from the pipe discharge portion 163 of the circulation pipe 160 to the garment care chamber 111 can flow into the interior of the first connecting pipe 410 through the pipe opening 160a.

[0114] According to the concept of this disclosure, the garment care device 100 can be used independently or in conjunction with the garment storage device 200. When the pipe cap 183 is installed in the pipe opening 160a, the pipe discharge portion 163 of the circulation pipe 160 is not connected to the outside of the garment care device 100, so the garment care device 100 can be used independently. When the pipe cap 183 is separated from the pipe opening 160a, the first damper housing 411 of the first connecting pipe 410 is connected to the pipe opening 160a, thereby allowing the pipe discharge portion 163 of the circulation pipe 160 to connect to the outside of the garment care device 100. With the first connecting pipe 410 installed in the garment storage device 200, the garment care device 100 can be used in conjunction with the garment storage device 200. That is, the user of the garment care machine 1 can change the configuration of the installation / connection to the pipe opening 160a depending on whether the garment care device 100 is used independently or in conjunction with the garment storage device 200.

[0115] The first damper housing 411 may include a first insertion groove 411d configured for insertion of one end of the extension conduit 412, described later. The first insertion groove 411d may be formed at the other end of the first damper housing 411. Specifically, the first insertion groove 411d may be formed along the outer peripheral surface of the first air vent 411b.

[0116] The first connecting conduit 410 may include an extension conduit 412. When the first connecting conduit 410 is installed in the garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200, the extension conduit 412 may connect the first damper device 420 and the garment storage chamber 211. That is, the extension conduit 412 may form part of the first connecting flow path P1.

[0117] The garment storage device 200 may include a garment storage compartment cover 241 disposed on the upper side of the garment storage compartment 211 and an intake fan 242 attached to the garment storage compartment cover 241. The intake fan 242 may be arranged on the first connecting flow path P1 and may generate suction force. With this configuration, when the first connecting pipe 410 is installed in the garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200, the intake fan 242 may draw in air passing through the first connecting pipe 410 and discharge it into the garment storage compartment 211.

[0118] The extension pipe 412 can be connected to the clothing storage compartment cover 241. Specifically, the second connection portion 412a of the extension pipe 412 is connected to the cover connection portion 241a of the clothing storage compartment cover 241, so that the extension pipe 412 can be connected to the clothing storage compartment cover 241.

[0119] One end of the extension pipe 412 can be connected to the other end of the first damper housing 411. With this configuration, the second air inlet 412b formed at one end of the extension pipe 412 can be connected to the first air outlet 411b of the first damper housing 411, and the extension pipe 412 can communicate with the first damper housing 411.

[0120] The extension conduit 412 is slidably coupled to the first damper housing 411. Specifically, one end of the extension conduit 412 is slidably inserted into the first insertion slot 411d of the first damper housing 411, so that the extension conduit 412 can be coupled to the first damper housing 411.

[0121] The first connecting conduit 410 may include a first sealing member 413. When one end of the extension conduit 412 is inserted into the first insertion slot 411d of the first damper housing 411, the first sealing member 413 may be disposed inside the first insertion slot 411d. With this configuration, the first sealing member 413 can seal the space between the first damper housing 411 and the extension conduit 412. For example, the second sealing member 413 may include a material with elasticity.

[0122] According to the concept of this disclosure, when the extension conduit 412 is connected to the first damper housing 411, one end of the extension conduit 412 and the inner side of the first insertion groove 411d can be arranged separately with a predetermined gap therebetween. With this configuration, when the first connecting conduit 410 is connected to the garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200, even if the position of the garment care device 100 or the garment storage device 200 changes, the extension conduit 412 can be stably maintained connected to the first damper housing 411. Furthermore, since the first sealing member 413 is arranged inside the first insertion groove 411d and comprises a material with elasticity, the space between the first damper housing 411 and the extension conduit 412 can be continuously sealed regardless of changes in the position of the garment care device 100 or the garment storage device 200.

[0123] The other end of the extension duct 412 can be connected to the intake fan 242. Specifically, the second air exhaust portion 412c formed at the other end of the extension duct 412 can be covered by the intake surface 242a of the intake fan 242.

[0124] The first connecting conduit 410 may include a second sealing member 414. The second sealing member 414 may be disposed on the outside of the second air exhaust portion 412c and the intake surface 242a to seal the space between the extended conduit 412 and the intake fan 242. For example, the second sealing member 414 may include a material with elasticity.

[0125] The first damper device 420 can be configured to be open or closed for the first connection flow path P1. The first damper device 420 can be housed inside the first damper housing 411 of the first connection pipe 410.

[0126] The first damper device 420 may include a first damper 421. The first damper 421 may open or close the first connection flow path P1. Specifically, the first damper 421 may open or close the first connection flow path P1 by opening or closing the first air inlet 411a of the first damper housing 411.

[0127] The first damper 421 can be rotatably mounted within the first damper housing 411. Specifically, the first damper 421 can be rotatably coupled to the first damper housing 411 via a first damper hinge 422. The first damper 421 can be rotated to open or close the first connection flow path P1. In other words, the first damper 421 can be rotated to open or close the first damper inlet 411a.

[0128] One side of the first damper 421 may be joined with a first damper sponge 423. With this configuration, when the first damper 421 closes the first damper inlet 411a, the first damper 421 and the first damper inlet 411a can be completely sealed.

[0129] According to the concept of this disclosure, multiple garment storage devices 200 can be provided. Correspondingly, multiple first connecting pipes 410 and first damper devices 420 can be provided respectively.

[0130] Figure 12 This is a diagram showing the state of the second connecting pipe and the second damper device installed in a garment care device and garment storage device according to an embodiment. Figure 13 This is a cross-sectional view showing the state of the second connecting pipe and the garment care device and garment storage device according to one embodiment. Figure 14 This is an exploded view showing the second connecting pipe and the second damper device according to one embodiment.

[0131] Reference Figures 12 to 14 The garment care machine 1 may include a second connecting pipe 510 and a second damper device 520 housed inside the second connecting pipe 510. The second connecting pipe 510 may be detachably installed on the garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200.

[0132] The second connecting pipe 510 can form a flow path internally. Specifically, when the garment storage device 200 is combined with the garment care device 100, the second connecting pipe 510 is installed in both the garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200, thereby forming a second connecting flow path P2 between the circulation pipe 160 and the garment storage chamber 211. The second connecting flow path P2 can be a flow path from the garment storage chamber 211 through the second connecting pipe 510 toward the first pipe inflow portion 161 of the circulation pipe 160.

[0133] The second connecting pipe 510 can be attached to the lower part of the first housing 110 and the second housing 210. The second connecting pipe 510 can be arranged to pass through the second connecting opening 110c and the fourth connecting opening 210c closest to the second connecting opening 110c.

[0134] The garment care device 100 may include a fixed pipe 190 configured to be fixed to a first inlet portion 161 of a circulation pipe 160. One end of the fixed pipe 190 may be fixed to the first inlet portion 161 for communication with it. The other end of the fixed pipe 190 may be open for placement at a position corresponding to a second connection opening 110c. With this configuration, when the second connection opening 110c is installed in the garment care device 100, the fixed pipe 190 can connect the first inlet portion 161 of the circulation pipe 160 to the second connection opening 110c. Furthermore, when the second connection opening 110c is closed using the second cap 182, the other end of the fixed pipe 190 can also be closed using the second cap 182.

[0135] The second connecting conduit 510 may include a conduit body 511. The conduit body 511 can house the second damper device 520 and the second damper housing 512 (described later). When the second connecting conduit 510 is installed in the garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200, the conduit body 511 can connect the fixed conduit 190 to the garment storage chamber 211. With this configuration, air inside the garment storage chamber 211 can flow into the fixed conduit 190 through the conduit body 511 and the second damper device 520. That is, the conduit body 511 can form part of the second connecting flow path P2.

[0136] One end of the pipe body 511 can be detachably installed in the fourth connection opening 210c. The other end of the pipe body 511 can be detachably connected to the other end of the fixed pipe 190. Specifically, the third connection portion 511a of the pipe body 511 is connected to the fixed pipe connection portion 190a of the fixed pipe 190 by a separate fastening component, so that the pipe body 511 can be connected to the other end of the fixed pipe 190. The pipe body 511 can pass through the second connection opening 110c and the fourth connection opening 210c.

[0137] According to the concept of this disclosure, when the second connecting pipe 510 is installed in the garment care device 100, the pipe body 511 is connected to the other end of the fixed pipe 190, so that the second connecting pipe 510 can communicate with the first pipe inflow portion 61 of the circulation pipe 160. With this configuration, a portion of the air in the garment storage compartment 211 can flow into the first pipe inflow portion 161 of the circulation pipe 160 through the second connecting pipe 510 and the fixed pipe 190.

[0138] According to the concept of this disclosure, the garment care device 100 can be used independently or in conjunction with the garment storage device 200. When the second cap 182 is installed on the second connecting opening 110c, closing the other end of the fixed pipe 190, the first pipe inflow portion 161 of the circulation pipe 160 is not connected to the outside of the garment care device 100, thus the garment care device 100 can be used independently. When the second cap 182 is separated from the second connecting opening 110c, opening the other end of the fixed pipe 190, the pipe body 511 of the second connecting pipe 510 can be connected to the other end of the fixed pipe 190, thereby allowing the first pipe inflow portion 161 of the circulation pipe 160 to communicate with the outside of the garment care device 100, and the second connecting pipe 510 is installed in the garment storage device 200, thus the garment care device 100 can be used in conjunction with the garment storage device 200. That is, the user of the garment care machine 1 can change the configuration of the other end of the installation / connection to the fixed pipe 190 depending on whether the garment care device 100 is used independently or in conjunction with the garment storage device 200.

[0139] The second connecting conduit 510 may include a second damper housing 512. The second damper housing 512 may be disposed inside the conduit body 511. The second damper housing 512 may house a second damper device 520. The second damper housing 512 may include a damper base 512a disposed on the underside of the second damper device 520 to support the second damper device 520.

[0140] The second damper housing 512 may form part of the second connecting flow path P2. The second damper housing 512 may be provided with a housing opening 512b for air to flow in from the circulation pipe 160.

[0141] The second damper housing 512 can be detachably attached to the other end of the fixed pipe 190. Specifically, one end of the damper base 512a is inserted into a second insertion groove 190b formed at the other end of the fixed pipe 190, so that the second damper housing 512 can be attached to the other end of the fixed pipe 190.

[0142] The second damper device 520 can be configured to be open or closed in the second connection flow path P2. The second damper device 520 can be housed in the second damper housing 512 of the second connection pipe 510.

[0143] The second damper device 520 may include a second damper 521. The second damper 521 can open or close the second connection flow path P2. Specifically, the second damper 521 can open or close the second connection flow path P2 by opening or closing the housing opening 512b.

[0144] The second damper 521 can be rotatably mounted within the second damper housing 512. Specifically, the second damper 521 can be rotatably coupled to the second damper housing 512 via a second damper hinge 522 fixed to the damper base 512a. The second damper 521 can be rotated to open or close the second connection flow path P2. In other words, the second damper 521 can be rotated to open or close the housing opening 512b.

[0145] A second damper sponge 523 may be attached to one side of the second damper 521. With this configuration, when the second damper 521 closes the housing opening 512b, the second damper 521 and the housing opening 512b can be completely sealed.

[0146] According to the concept of this disclosure, multiple garment storage devices 200 can be provided. Correspondingly, multiple second connecting pipes 510 and second damper devices 520 can be provided.

[0147] According to the concept of this disclosure, the garment care device 100 can form a circulation path through the airflow outlet 111a formed in the upper part of the garment care chamber 111 and the airflow inlets 111b and 111c formed in the lower part of the garment care chamber 111. Furthermore, the garment storage device 200 can be combined with both sides of the garment care device 100, and connecting pipes 410 and 510 connect the circulation pipe 160 to the garment storage chamber 211, so that steam or dry air can also be discharged into the garment storage chamber 211.

[0148] This document only describes the case where connecting pipes 410 and 510 are combined with the circulation pipe 160 or the fixed pipe 190 to connect the circulation pipe 160 to the garment storage chamber 211; however, the connection positions of connecting pipes 410 and 510 are not limited to this. For example, connecting pipes 410 and 510 can also be combined with one side wall of the garment care chamber 111 and the garment storage chamber 211, respectively. In this case, the first connecting pipe 410 can be combined with a position closer to the airflow outlet 111a, and the second connecting pipe 510 can be combined with a position closer to the airflow inlets 111b and 111c. In this case, since the garment care chamber 111 and the garment storage chamber 211 are more accessible than the circulation pipe 160, it is easier to implement connecting pipes 410 and 510 to the garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200 compared to the case where connecting pipes 410 and 510 are directly combined with the circulation pipe 160.

[0149] This article only describes the case where the garment care device 100 forms a single circulation path. However, it is also possible to combine the garment storage device 200 and the connecting pipes 410 and 510 when the garment care device 100 forms two circulation paths. For example, the garment care device 100 can form an upper flow path and a lower flow path. The upper flow path is used to remove dust or wrinkles from the garments and perform deodorization by using strong airflow, while the lower flow path is used to remove moisture from the garment care chamber 111. In this case, as described above, by connecting the connecting pipes 410 and 510 to one side wall of each of the garment care chamber 111 and the garment storage chamber 211, the garment care chamber 111 and the garment storage chamber 211 can be connected, and steam, dry air, etc., can also be discharged into the garment storage chamber 211.

[0150] Although this article only describes the case where two garment storage devices 200 are combined with both sides of the garment care device 100, the combination position of the garment storage devices 200 is not limited to this. For example, the garment storage device 200 can also be combined with one side of another garment storage device 200. That is, the garment care device 100 can be combined with one side of the garment storage device 200, and another garment storage device 200 can be combined with the other side of the garment storage device 200. In this case, the third connecting pipe is combined with each of the different garment storage devices 200, thereby connecting the various garment storage compartments 211.

[0151] The following will refer to Figures 15 to 18 The control method of the garment care machine 1 will be described. Specifically, the control method of the garment care machine 1 will be described when the garment storage device 200 is combined with the garment care device 100, and the connecting pipes 410, 510 and the damping devices 420, 520 are installed in the garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200.

[0152] Figure 15 This is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a garment care machine according to one embodiment.

[0153] Reference Figure 15 The garment care machine 1 may include a control panel 610, a first sensor module 620, a second sensor module 720, a control unit 630, a garment care device drive unit 640, a garment storage device drive unit 740, and a damper device drive unit 840. The control panel 610, the first sensor module 620, the control unit 630, and the garment care device drive unit 640 may be installed in the garment care device 100. The second sensor module 720 and the garment storage device drive unit 740 may be installed in the garment storage device 200. The damper device drive unit 840 may be installed in connecting pipes 410 and 510.

[0154] The control panel 610 can provide a user interface for user interaction. The control panel 610 can be mounted on the first housing 110 or the first door 121. For example, the control panel 610 can be mounted on the outside of the first door 121.

[0155] Furthermore, the control panel 610 can be mounted on the second housing 210 or the second door 221. For example, the control panel 610 can be mounted on the outside of the second door 221. Moreover, the control panel 610 can be mounted on each of the garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200 to improve user convenience.

[0156] The control panel 610 may include input buttons 611 and / or a display 612.

[0157] Input button 611 can acquire user input related to the operation of garment care machine 1. For example, input button 611 can acquire user input for controlling garment care cycle 1100. For example, input button 611 can acquire user input for controlling garment storage cycle 1300.

[0158] The input button 611 can provide an electrical signal (user signal) (e.g., a voltage signal or a current signal) corresponding to the user input to the control unit 630. The control unit 630 can identify the user input based on the processing of the user input signal.

[0159] The input button 611 may include a tact switch, a push switch, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a micro switch, or a touch switch.

[0160] The display 612 can obtain operation information of the garment care machine 1 from the control unit 630 and can display the operation information of the garment care machine 1. For example, the display 612 can show whether the first door 121 is open or closed. For example, the display 612 can display the temperature, humidity, pressure, etc. measured in the garment care room 111 of the garment care device 100 or the garment storage room 211 of the garment storage device 200.

[0161] The display 612 can display user input acquired in relation to the operation of the garment care machine 1. For example, the display 612 can display user input for the garment care cycle 1100 of the garment care machine 1. For example, the display 612 can display user input for the garment storage cycle 1300 of the garment care machine 1.

[0162] For example, the display 612 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, a light-emitting diode (LED) panel, etc.

[0163] The first sensor module 620 can sense the temperature, humidity, pressure, etc. inside the garment care chamber 111 of the garment care device 100.

[0164] The first sensor module 620 may include a first humidity sensor 621, a first temperature sensor 622, a first gas sensor 623, a first dust sensor 624, and a first airflow sensor 625. The first humidity sensor 621 may be disposed on the inside of the first housing 110 or the first door 121 to sense the humidity inside the garment care room 111. The first temperature sensor 622 may be disposed on the inside of the first housing 110 or the first door 121 to sense the temperature inside the garment care room 111.

[0165] The first gas sensor 623 and the first dust sensor 624 can be disposed inside the first housing 110 or the first door 121 to sense the amount of gas or dust inside the garment care room 111. That is, the first gas sensor 623 and the first dust sensor 624 can sense the degree of air pollution inside the garment care room 111.

[0166] The first airflow sensor 625 may be installed inside the first housing 110 or the first door 121 to sense the airflow level inside the garment care room 111.

[0167] The first sensor module 620 can send electrical signals output from the first humidity sensor 621, the first temperature sensor 622, the first gas sensor 623, the first dust sensor 624, and the first airflow sensor 625 to the control unit 630.

[0168] The second sensor module 720 can sense the temperature, humidity, pressure, etc. inside the clothing storage compartment 211 of the clothing storage device 200.

[0169] The second sensor module 720 may include a second humidity sensor 721, a second temperature sensor 722, a second gas sensor 723, a second dust sensor 724, and a second airflow sensor 725. The second humidity sensor 721 may be disposed inside the second housing 210 or the second door 221 to sense the humidity inside the clothing storage compartment 211. The second temperature sensor 722 may be disposed inside the second housing 210 or the door 221 to sense the temperature inside the clothing storage compartment 211.

[0170] The second gas sensor 723 and the second dust sensor 724 can be disposed inside the second housing 210 or the second door 221 to sense the amount of gas or dust inside the clothing storage compartment 211. That is, the second gas sensor 723 and the second dust sensor 724 can sense the degree of air pollution inside the clothing storage compartment 211.

[0171] The second airflow sensor 725 may be installed inside the second housing 210 or the second door 221 to sense the airflow inside the clothing storage compartment 211.

[0172] The second sensor module 720 can send electrical signals output from the second humidity sensor 721, the second temperature sensor 722, the second gas sensor 723, the second dust sensor 724, and the second airflow sensor 725 to the control unit 630.

[0173] According to the concept of this disclosure, when the garment storage device 200 is integrated with the garment care device 100 and the connecting pipes 410 and 510 are installed in both the garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200, the garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200 can be electrically connected to each other. With this configuration, the electrical signal output from the second sensor module 720 provided in the garment storage device 200 can be sent to the control unit 630 provided in the garment care device 100.

[0174] The control unit 630 may include a processor 631 and a memory 632. The control unit 630 may output control signals for controlling the control panel 610, the first sensor module 620, the second sensor module 720, the garment care device drive unit 640, the garment storage device drive unit 740, and / or the connecting pipe drive unit 840. That is, the control unit 630 may be equipped to control the garment care device 100, the garment storage device 200, and / or the connecting pipes 410 and 510.

[0175] The control unit 630 may include a memory 632 that stores or holds programs (multiple commands) or data for processing signals and providing control signals.

[0176] The memory 632 may include volatile memory (such as static random access memory (S-RAM) and dynamic random access memory (D-RAM)) and non-volatile memory (such as read-only memory (ROM) and erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM)). The memory 632 may be integrally formed with the processor 631, or it may be provided as a semiconductor element separate from the processor 631.

[0177] The processor 631 may also include a processing core (e.g., arithmetic circuitry, storage circuitry, and control circuitry) that processes signals to output control signals based on a program or data stored in the memory 632.

[0178] The processor 631 can process and recognize user input signals from the control panel 610. For example, the processor 631 can recognize user input for controlling the garment care cycle 1100 or the garment storage cycle 1300.

[0179] Furthermore, the processor 631 can control the clothing care device drive unit 640 based on user input signals from the control panel 610. Specifically, the processor 631 can control the rotational speed of the circulating fan 171 or control the operation of the heat exchange device 140 or the steam generating device 153.

[0180] Furthermore, the processor 631 can control the clothing storage device drive unit 740 based on user input signals from the control panel 610. Specifically, the processor 631 can control the rotational speed of the intake fan 242.

[0181] Furthermore, the processor 631 can control the damper device drive unit 840 based on user input signals from the control panel 610. Specifically, the processor 631 can control either the first damper device 420 or the second damper device 520.

[0182] Figure 16 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for a garment care process according to an embodiment.

[0183] Reference Figure 16 When the control unit 630 executes the garment care cycle 1100, the garment care machine 1 can begin operation (1110). The control unit 630 can receive input from the user regarding the garment care cycle 1100. By executing the garment care cycle 1100, odors, dust, etc., of the garments stored in the garment care chamber 111 can be removed.

[0184] The control unit 630, which receives input from the user regarding the garment care process 1100, can close the connection flow paths P1 and P2 (1120) via damper devices 420 and 520. That is, the flow path formed between the circulation pipe 160 and the garment storage chamber 211 can be blocked.

[0185] After the damper devices 420 and 520 close the connecting flow paths P1 and P2, in order to care for the clothes stored inside the garment care chamber 111, the control unit 630 can perform a steam injection operation (1130) to inject steam generated by the steam generator 153 into the garment care chamber 111. At this time, the circulating fan 171 of the garment care device drive unit 640 and the steam generator 153 can be driven. The clothes stored inside the garment care chamber 111 can be deodorized and cleaned of dust by steam. During the steam injection operation (1130), since the connecting flow paths P1 and P2 are closed by the damper devices 420 and 520, the flow of steam into the garment storage chamber 211 can be restricted.

[0186] Based on user input or a predetermined end signal of the travel, the control unit 630 can stop the steam injection operation (1140). Accordingly, the drive of the steam generating device 153 can be stopped.

[0187] After the steam injection operation ends (1140), the control unit 630 can execute the garment storage stroke 1300 (1150). Details of the garment storage stroke 1300 will be described later.

[0188] According to the concept of this disclosure, the control unit 630 can also perform the garment care cycle 1100 with the connection flow paths P1 and P2 open through the damper devices 420 and 520. By performing the garment care cycle 1100 in this way, odors or dust can be removed from the garments stored in the garment storage compartment 211. At this time, the steam generating device 153 can generate a larger amount of steam, and the rotational speed of the circulating fan 171 and the intake fan 242 can be increased.

[0189] Figure 17 This is a flowchart illustrating an activation method for a clothing storage process according to an embodiment. Figure 18 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for a clothing storage process according to an embodiment.

[0190] Reference Figure 17The control unit 630 can activate the garment storage stroke 1300 (1220) based on the connection pipes 410 and 510 being installed on the garment care device 100 (1210). Specifically, when both the first connection pipe 410 and the second connection pipe 510 are installed on the garment care device 100 (1210), the control unit 630 can activate the garment storage stroke 1300 (1220). When neither the first connection pipe 410 nor the second connection pipe 510 is installed on the garment care device 100 (1210), the control unit 630 can not activate the garment storage stroke 1300. If the garment storage stroke 1300 is not activated, the user may not be able to select the garment storage stroke 1300 through the control panel 610, and the garment storage stroke 1300 may not be executed even if the steam jet operation ends (1140) during the execution of the garment care stroke 1100.

[0191] Reference Figure 18 When the control unit 630 activates and executes the garment storage cycle 1300, the garment care machine 1 can begin operation (1310). The control unit 630 can receive input from the user regarding the garment storage cycle 1300. Furthermore, when the control unit 630 executes the garment care cycle 1100, the garment storage cycle 1300 can be executed after the steam jet operation ends (1140). When the garment storage cycle 1300 is executed, the humidity inside the garment care chamber 111 and the garment storage chamber 211 can be adjusted.

[0192] After receiving input from the user regarding the garment storage cycle 1300, or after the steam jet operation ends during the garment care cycle 1100 (1140), the control unit 630 can perform a dry air discharge operation (1320) to discharge dry air into the garment care chamber 111 in order to remove moisture from the garment care chamber 111. At this time, the circulating fan 171 and the heat exchange device 140 of the garment care device drive unit 640 can be driven.

[0193] When the control unit 630 performs the dry air discharge operation (1320), dry air can also be discharged into the interior of the clothing storage chamber 211 to remove moisture from the clothing storage chamber 211. That is, a portion of the dry air discharged from the circulation pipe 160 into the clothing care chamber 111 flows into the interior of the clothing storage chamber 211 through the first connecting pipe 410 (first connecting flow path P1), and a portion of the air inside the clothing storage chamber 211 flows back into the circulation pipe 160 through the second connecting pipe 510 (second connecting flow path P2), thereby regulating the humidity inside the clothing storage chamber 211.

[0194] The control unit 630 can control the damper devices 420 and 520 by being installed in the garment care device 100 via the connecting pipes 410 and 510. That is, the control unit 630 can have control authority over the damper devices 420 and 520 by being installed in the garment care device 100 via the connecting pipes 410 and 510.

[0195] During the dry air exhaust operation (1320), the control unit 630 controls the first damper device 420 to open the first connection flow path P1 to allow a portion of the dry air flowing into the garment care chamber 111 to flow into the garment storage chamber 211, or to close the first connection flow path P1 to restrict the flow of dry air into the garment care chamber 111 into the garment storage chamber 211.

[0196] During the dry air exhaust operation (1320), the control unit 630 can control the second damper device 520 to open the second connection flow path P2 to allow a portion of the air in the clothing storage compartment 211 to flow into the circulation pipe 160, or to close the second connection flow path P2 to restrict the flow of air in the clothing storage compartment 211 into the circulation pipe 160.

[0197] During the dry air exhaust operation (1320), the control unit 630 can open or close the connection flow paths P1 and P2 based on the humidity (1330) in the clothing storage compartment 211 sensed by the second humidity sensor 721.

[0198] When the humidity in the clothing storage compartment 211 is higher than the predetermined humidity (1330), the control unit 630 can open the first connection flow path P1 through the first damper device 420 to allow dry air to flow into the clothing storage compartment 211 (1335), and can open the second connection flow path P2 through the second damper device 520 to allow a portion of the air in the clothing storage compartment 211 to flow into the circulation pipe 160 (1335).

[0199] When the humidity inside the clothing storage compartment 211 is higher than the predetermined humidity (1330), the control unit 630 can drive the intake fan 242 (1335). The control unit 630 can regulate the amount of dry air flowing from the circulation pipe 160 to the clothing storage compartment 211 by controlling the rotation speed of the intake fan 242.

[0200] Specifically, when the humidity inside the clothing storage compartment 211 is higher than a predetermined humidity level (1330), the control unit 630 can determine the rotation speed of the intake fan 242 based on the difference between the humidity inside the clothing storage compartment 211 sensed by the second humidity sensor 721 and the predetermined humidity level. For example, when the difference between the humidity inside the clothing storage compartment 211 and the predetermined humidity level is relatively large, the intake fan 242 can rotate faster. For example, when the difference between the humidity inside the clothing storage compartment 211 and the predetermined humidity level is relatively small, the intake fan 242 can rotate slower.

[0201] When the humidity in the clothing storage room 211 is equal to or lower than the predetermined humidity (1330), the control unit 630 can close the first connecting flow path P1 (1340) through the first damper device 420 and close the second connecting flow path P2 (1340) through the second damper device 520, and the drive of the intake fan 242 can be stopped (1340).

[0202] After the humidity in the garment storage room 211 is equal to or lower than the predetermined humidity and the connecting flow paths P1 and P2 are closed, the control unit 630 stops the drying air exhaust operation (1360) based on the humidity (1350) in the garment care room 111 sensed by the first humidity sensor 621.

[0203] Specifically, when the humidity in the garment care room 111 is higher than the predetermined humidity (1350), the control unit 630 can continue to perform the dry air exhaust operation to allow dry air to flow into the garment care room 111.

[0204] Specifically, when the humidity inside the garment care room 111 is equal to or lower than a predetermined humidity level (1350), the control unit 630 can stop the drying air exhaust operation (1360). Accordingly, the operation of the circulating fan 171 and the heat exchange device 140 can be stopped (1360).

[0205] More specifically, when the humidity in the garment care room 111 is equal to or lower than the predetermined humidity (1350) and the humidity in the garment storage room 211 is equal to or lower than the predetermined humidity (1330), the control unit 630 may stop the dry air exhaust operation (1360). That is, when both of the above conditions are met, the control unit 630 may stop the dry air exhaust operation (1360).

[0206] As the dry air exhaust operation stops (1360), the garment care cycle 1300 can end (1370).

[0207] The above description refers to an embodiment in which clothing is stored in the clothing care chamber 111 of the clothing care device 100 and the clothing storage chamber 211 of the clothing storage device 200. However, according to the embodiment, clothing may also be stored only in the clothing storage chamber 211 without clothing being stored in the clothing care chamber 111. Even in this embodiment, the control unit 630 can execute the clothing storage cycle 1300.

[0208] Specifically, the control unit 630 can receive input from the user regarding the garment storage cycle 1300 to execute the garment storage cycle 1300, and the garment care machine 1 can initiate the operation (1310). The control unit 630 can execute a dry air discharge operation (1320), whereby a portion of the dry air flowing from inside the circulation duct 160 into the garment care chamber 111 can flow into the garment storage chamber 211 through the first connecting duct 410. At this time, the control unit 630 can open or close the connecting flow paths P1 and P2 (1335, 1340) via damper devices 420 and 520 based on the humidity inside the garment storage chamber 211 sensed by the second humidity sensor 721 (1330).

[0209] When the humidity inside the clothing storage compartment 211 is higher than the predetermined humidity (1330), the control unit 630 can open the connection flow paths P1 and P2. Furthermore, the control unit 630 can drive the intake fan 242 (1335) and control the control speed of the intake fan 242, thereby adjusting the amount of dry air flowing into the clothing storage compartment 211.

[0210] When the humidity in the clothing storage room 211 is equal to or lower than the predetermined humidity (1330), the control unit 630 can close the connection flow paths P1 and P2.

[0211] After the control unit 630 closes the connecting flow paths P1 and P2, the control unit 630 can stop the drying air exhaust operation regardless of the humidity inside the garment care chamber 111 (1360). With the drying air exhaust operation stopped (1370), the garment care cycle 1300 can end (1370).

[0212] That is, if the clothing is not stored in the clothing care room 111 and is only stored in the clothing storage room 211, the step of confirming whether the humidity in the clothing care room 111 is equal to or lower than the predetermined humidity (1350) can be skipped.

[0213] Even if the clothes are not stored in the clothes care chamber 111 of the clothes care device 100, the clothes care machine 1 can effectively care for the clothes stored in the clothes storage chamber 211 of the clothes storage device 200, thereby improving the convenience of the user.

[0214] A garment care machine 1 according to one embodiment includes: a garment care device 100, comprising a first outer shell 110 having a care chamber 111 for garment care inside and a circulation pipe 160 for allowing air to flow into or out of the care chamber 111; and a control unit 630 for controlling the garment care device 100; and a garment storage device 200, comprising a second outer shell having a storage chamber 211 for storing garments inside. The garment storage device 200 of 210 is detachably connected to the garment care device 100; connecting pipes 410 and 510 are detachably installed on the garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200, so that when the garment storage device 200 is connected to the garment care device 100, connecting flow paths P1 and P2 are formed between the circulation pipe 160 and the storage chamber 211; and damping devices 420 and 520 are configured to open or close the connecting flow paths P1 and P2. The control unit 630 can control the damping devices 420 and 520 to open or close the connecting flow paths P1 and P2 based on the installation of the connecting pipes 410 and 510 on the garment care device 100.

[0215] The circulation pipe 160 may include a pipe discharge section 163, configured to discharge air into the care chamber 111. When the connecting pipe 410 is installed in the garment care device 100, the connecting pipe 410 may be connected to the pipe discharge section 163.

[0216] The garment storage device 200 may further include an intake fan 242, which is arranged on the connecting flow path P1 and generates suction force.

[0217] The connecting conduit 410 may include: a damper housing 411 that houses the damper device 420; and an extension conduit 412 that is slidably coupled to the damper housing 411 for communication with the damper housing 411.

[0218] The damper housing 411 may include an insertion groove 411d, configured for inserting one end of the extension pipe 412. The connecting pipe 410 may further include a sealing member 413 disposed inside the insertion groove 411d to seal the extension pipe 412 and the damper housing 411 when one end of the extension pipe 412 is inserted into the insertion groove 411d of the damper housing 411.

[0219] The connecting pipe 410 may be a first connecting pipe 410. The connecting flow path P1 may be a first connecting flow path P1 from the circulation pipe 160 toward the storage chamber 211. The garment care machine 1 may include a second connecting pipe 510, which can be detachably installed on the garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200, so that when the garment storage device 200 is combined with the garment care device 100, a second connecting flow path P2 from the storage chamber 211 toward the circulation pipe 160 is formed.

[0220] The circulation pipe 160 may include a pipe inlet 161, configured to allow air to flow into the care room 111. The garment care device 100 may also include a fixing pipe 190, configured to fix one end to the pipe inlet 161, so as to connect the pipe inlet 161 and the second connecting pipe 510 when the second connecting pipe 510 is installed in the garment care device 100.

[0221] The damper device 420 may be a first damper device 420. The garment care machine 1 may also include a second damper device 520, housed inside the second connecting pipe 510. The control unit 630 may control the second damper device 520 to open or close the second connecting flow path P2.

[0222] The garment care device 100 may further include: connection openings 110b and 110c, configured to allow at least a portion of the connection pipes 410 and 510 to be inserted when the connection pipes 410 and 510 are installed in the garment care device 100; and caps 181 and 182, detachably mounted on the connection openings 110b and 110c to close the connection openings 110b and 110c when the connection pipes 410 and 510 are detached from the garment care device 100.

[0223] The garment care machine 1 may further include: a connecting bracket 300, which is connected to the first outer shell 110 and the second outer shell 210 respectively, so as to connect the garment storage device 200 to the garment care device 100.

[0224] The control unit 630 can close the connecting flow paths P1 and P2 during the steam injection operation (1130) of injecting steam into the nursing room 111.

[0225] The control unit 630: After the steam injection operation ends (1140), it can perform a dry air discharge operation (1320) to discharge dry air to the nursing room 111. During the dry air discharge operation (1320), the connecting flow paths P1 and P2 (1335) are opened to allow a portion of the dry air flowing to the nursing room 111 to flow into the storage room 211, or the connecting flow paths P1 and P2 (1340) are closed to restrict the flow of dry air flowing to the nursing room 111 into the storage room 211.

[0226] The garment storage device 200 may further include a humidity sensor 721, configured to sense the humidity inside the storage compartment 211. During a dry air discharge operation (1320) to discharge dry air into the care room 111, the control unit 630 may open (1335) or close (1340) the connecting flow paths P1 and P2 based on the humidity sensed by the humidity sensor 721 (1330).

[0227] The control unit 630 can: when the humidity sensed by the humidity sensor is higher than a predetermined humidity (1330), open the connecting flow paths P1 and P2 through the damper devices 420 and 520 to allow dry air to flow into the storage chamber 211; and when the humidity sensed by the humidity sensor is equal to or lower than the predetermined humidity (1330), close the connecting flow paths P1 and P2 through the damper devices 420 and 520.

[0228] The clothing storage device 200 may further include an intake fan 242, arranged on the connecting flow paths P1 and P2 to generate suction force. The control unit 630 may determine the rotational speed of the intake fan 242 based on the difference between the humidity sensed by the humidity sensor 721 and the predetermined humidity when the humidity sensed by the humidity sensor 721 is higher than a predetermined humidity (1330).

[0229] A garment care machine 1 according to one embodiment includes: a garment care device 100, including a housing, a circulation pipe and a pipe opening 160a, the housing having a care chamber 111 for garment care inside, the circulation pipe being configured to allow air to flow into or out of the care chamber 111, and the pipe opening 160a being formed on one side wall of the circulation pipe 160; a cap 183 detachably mounted to the pipe opening 160a to close the pipe opening 160a; and a connecting pipe detachably connected to the pipe opening 160a to connect the circulation pipe 160 to the outside of the garment care device 100 when the cap 183 is detached from the pipe opening 160a.

[0230] The garment care machine 1 may further include a damper device 420, equipped with a flow path that is either open or closed within the connecting pipe 410.

[0231] The circulation conduit 160 may include a conduit outlet 163, configured to discharge air into the nursing room 111. A conduit opening 160a may be formed in the conduit outlet 163 of the circulation conduit 160.

[0232] The connecting pipe 410 may be a first connecting pipe 410. The circulation pipe 160 may include a pipe inlet 161, configured to allow air to flow into the care room 111. The garment care device 100 may further include a fixed pipe 190, configured to have one end fixed to the pipe inlet 161. The garment care machine 1 may include a second connecting pipe 510, detachably connected to the other end of the fixed pipe 190, so that the pipe inlet 161 of the circulation pipe 160 communicates with the outside of the garment care device 100.

[0233] A garment care machine 1 according to one embodiment includes: a garment care device 100, including a first housing 110 and a circulation pipe 160, the first housing 110 having a care chamber 111 for garment care inside, and the circulation pipe 160 being configured to allow air to flow into or out of the care chamber 111; a garment storage device 200, which is a garment storage device 200 including a second housing 210 having a storage chamber 211 for storing garments inside, and is detachably coupled to the garment care device 100; and a first connecting pipe 410. A first connecting flow path P1 from the circulation pipe 160 toward the storage chamber 211 is detachably installed on the garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200, when the garment storage device 200 is attached to the garment care device 100; and a second connecting pipe 510 is detachably installed on the garment care device 100 and the garment storage device 200, when the garment storage device 200 is attached to the garment care device 100, to form a second connecting flow path P2 from the storage chamber 211 toward the circulation pipe 160.

[0234] According to the concept disclosed herein, a garment care machine includes a garment care device and a garment storage device that can be detachably combined with the garment care device, thereby enabling additional garment storage space.

[0235] According to the concept of this disclosure, a connecting pipe is installed in both the garment care device and the garment storage device, thereby forming a connecting flow path between the circulation pipe of the garment care device and the garment storage chamber of the garment storage device. With this configuration, steam, dry air, hot air, or the like generated in the mechanical chamber of the garment care device can flow into the garment storage chamber of the garment storage device.

[0236] According to the concept of this disclosure, a damper device can be installed inside the connecting pipe. Therefore, when the connecting pipe is installed in a garment care device, the control unit can open or close the flow path by controlling the damper device.

[0237] The effects achievable by this disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above. Those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains can clearly understand other effects not mentioned above through the above description.

[0238] The above description and illustrations have provided specific embodiments. However, the invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Anyone skilled in the art can make various modifications and implementations without departing from the spirit of the technical concept of the invention as described in the claims.

Claims

1. A garment care machine, comprising: A garment care device includes a first housing, a circulation pipe, and a control unit. The first housing has a care chamber inside for caring for garments. The circulation pipe is configured to circulate air from the care chamber or exhaust the circulated air into the care chamber. A garment storage device, which can be incorporated into the garment care device, includes a second outer shell having a storage chamber for storing garments formed inside. The connecting pipe can be detachably installed on the garment care device and the garment storage device; as well as Dampers, The connecting pipe, the damper, and the control unit are described below. When the connecting pipe is detachably installed in the garment care device and the garment storage device, a connecting flow path is formed between the circulation pipe and the storage chamber through the connecting pipe, and the damper is configured to open or close the connecting flow path. The control unit is equipped to control the damper to open or close, thereby opening or closing the connection flow path.

2. The garment care machine according to claim 1, wherein, The circulation pipeline includes: The duct discharge section is equipped to discharge contained air into the nursing room. When the connecting pipe is detachably installed in the garment care device and the garment storage device, the pipe discharge section is configured to communicate with the connecting pipe.

3. The garment care machine according to claim 2, wherein, The garment storage device also includes: An intake fan is arranged within the connecting flow path and is equipped to generate suction force.

4. The garment care machine according to claim 2, wherein, The connecting pipe includes: Damper housing, which houses the damper; and An extension conduit, which is slidably connected to the damper housing and communicates with the damper housing when slidably connected to the damper housing.

5. The garment care machine according to claim 4, wherein, The damper housing includes: An insertion slot is provided for inserting one end of the extension pipe to engage the damper housing with the extension pipe. The connecting pipe also includes: The sealing component, serving as a sealing component inside the insertion groove, seals the space between the extension pipe and the damper housing when one end of the extension pipe is inserted into the insertion groove of the damper housing.

6. The garment care machine according to claim 1, wherein, The connecting pipe is the first connecting pipe. The connecting flow path is a first connecting flow path extending from the circulation pipe toward the storage room. The garment care machine also includes: The second connecting pipe can be detachably installed on both the garment care device and the garment storage device. Wherein, when the second connecting pipe is detachably installed in the garment care device and the garment storage device, it forms a second connecting flow path from the storage chamber through the second connecting pipe toward the circulation pipe.

7. The garment care machine according to claim 6, wherein, The circulation pipeline includes: The inlet section is equipped to contain air from the nursing room. The garment care device also includes: A fixed pipe, with one end fixed to the inlet portion of the pipe. The fixed pipe is configured to connect the pipe inlet portion to the second connecting pipe when the second connecting pipe is detachably installed on the garment care device and the garment storage device.

8. The garment care machine according to claim 6, wherein, The damper is the first damper. The second connecting pipe includes a second damper. The control unit is configured to control the second damper to open or close when the second connecting pipe is detachably installed in the garment care device and the garment storage device, thereby opening or closing the second connecting flow path.

9. The garment care machine according to claim 1, wherein, The garment care device also includes: A connection opening, serving as a connection opening for inserting at least a portion of the connecting pipe, is configured to allow insertion of at least a portion of the connecting pipe when the connecting pipe is detachably installed in the garment care device and the garment storage device; and A cap, which can be detachably installed in the connection opening, is configured to be installed in the connection opening to close the connection opening when the connection tube is detached from the garment care device.

10. The garment care machine according to claim 1, wherein, The garment care machine also includes: The connecting bracket, which can be connected to the first housing and the second housing respectively, connects the garment storage device to the garment care device when connected to each of the first housing and the second housing.

11. The garment care machine according to claim 1, wherein, The control unit is equipped to control the damper to close the connection flow path during a steam injection operation that injects steam into the nursing room.

12. The garment care machine according to claim 11, wherein, The control unit is configured to: After the steam injection operation is completed, a dry air discharge operation is performed to discharge dry air into the nursing room; During the dry air venting operation, the damper is controlled to open to open the connection flow path, allowing a portion of the dry air flowing through the connection flow path to the nursing room to flow into the storage room; or the damper is controlled to close to close the connection flow path, restricting the flow of dry air flowing through the connection flow path to the nursing room into the storage room.

13. The garment care machine according to claim 2, wherein, The garment storage device also includes: A humidity sensor is provided to sense the humidity in the storage room. The control unit is equipped to control the damper to open or close the connection flow path based on the sensed humidity during the dry air exhaust operation that exhausts dry air into the nursing room.

14. The garment care machine according to claim 13, wherein, The control unit is configured to: When the sensed humidity is higher than a predetermined humidity level, the damper is controlled to open, thereby opening the connection flow path to allow dry air to flow into the storage chamber. When the sensed humidity is equal to or lower than a predetermined humidity level, the damper is controlled to close to shut off the connection flow path.

15. The garment care machine according to claim 13, wherein, The garment storage device also includes: An intake fan is arranged within the connecting flow path and is equipped to generate suction force. The control unit is configured to determine the rotational speed of the intake fan based on the difference between the sensed humidity and the predetermined humidity when the sensed humidity is higher than the predetermined humidity.

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