Clothing treatment device

Abstract

To provide a clothing treatment device which suppresses occurrence of failure of an object to be treated and an apparatus due to overheat by preventing steam from ending up nowhere to go even when a discharge port of steam is unintentionally closed.SOLUTION: A clothing treatment device 100 includes: a housing 1 having a storage part 5 having an opening on the front surface and for storing an object 4 to be treated; a suspension part 8 for holding the object 4 to be treated in the storage part 5; an air processing device 6 for circulating the air in the storage part 5; a steam supply device 13 for supplying steam in the storage part 5; and a drain path and a drain tank 18 for recovering condensate water generated in the housing 1. The air processing device 6 includes a dehumidification part 10, an air blowing part 11 and an air blowing passage 12 for connecting these and including a suction port 12a and a blowout port 12b in the storage part 5. The steam supply device 13 includes a steam generation part 16 and a steam discharge part 17, and a connection pipe 70 is provided communicating from the steam discharge part 17 to the drain path.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a clothing treatment device that improves the condition of a treatment target, such as clothing, by applying steam, heat, external force, or the like. [Background technology]

[0002] The clothing treatment device described in Patent Document 1 includes a case, a door, and a steam unit. The clothing treatment device further includes a heat pump unit located in the machine room and configured to circulate and condition air in the storage unit. The clothing treatment device further includes a water supply tank installed in the tank installation space, connected to the steam unit, and configured to supply water to the steam unit. The clothing treatment device further includes a drain tank detachably installed in the tank installation space and configured to store condensed water generated in at least one of the storage unit or the heat pump unit. The clothing treatment device further includes a water supply level sensor. The clothing treatment device further includes a drain level sensor. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2019-166375 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present disclosure provides a clothing treatment device that exposes treated items such as clothing to steam to remove wrinkles, etc., and prevents the steam from being left with nowhere to go even if the steam outlet is unintentionally blocked, thereby preventing malfunctions of the treated items and equipment due to overheating, etc. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The clothing treatment device according to the present disclosure includes a housing having an outer shell containing a storage section having an opening on the front side and storing the object to be treated, and a door for opening and closing the opening, a holding section for holding the object to be treated within the storage section, an air treatment device for treating and circulating the air within the storage section, a steam supplying device for supplying steam into the storage section, and a drainage path and a drainage tank for recovering condensed water generated within the housing. The air treatment device includes a dehumidifying section, an air heating section, an air blowing section, and an air blowing path connecting these and having an inlet and an outlet in the storage section, and the steam supplying device has a steam generating section and a steam discharge section, and a connecting pipe is provided that communicates from the steam discharge section to the drainage path. Effect of the Invention

[0006] The clothing treatment device of the present disclosure can release steam from other openings even if the steam outlet is unintentionally blocked, preventing the steam from becoming stuck, thereby preventing malfunctions of the treated item and the equipment due to overheating, etc. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a clothing processing device according to a first embodiment; [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a machine chamber of a laundry treatment device according to a first embodiment; [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a side cross-sectional view of a clothing processing device according to a first embodiment. [Figure 4] 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of an air treatment device and a steam supply device of a clothing treatment device according to a first embodiment; [Diagram 5] Schematic diagram of an operation unit of the clothing processing device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] Flowchart of wrinkle removal operation of the clothes treatment device in the first embodiment [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional side view of a main part of a laundry treatment device according to a first embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a connecting pipe that connects a steam discharge unit of a clothing treatment device to an air passage in accordance with a first embodiment; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] (The knowledge and other information that formed the basis of this disclosure) In order to remove wrinkles on the fabric of the treated object such as clothes, spraying high-temperature steam on the wrinkled part as with a steam iron is an effective means. In the clothing treatment device according to the background art, the treated object is hung and exposed to steam. In the clothing treatment device, the steam unit that generates steam and the air treatment device that blows air are provided in a machine room below the storage section in which the treated object is stored, and humidified air circulates in the storage section, or only steam is supplied and convects in the storage section. At this time, there is a risk that the treated object suspended in the storage section will unintentionally fall from a hanger or the like, blocking the air outlet and steam outlet. If air is being blown, the treated object will be lifted because it is light, and the air and steam are rarely completely blocked, and the temperature of the steam will also be lowered by the air.

[0009] However, if the airflow is stopped and only steam is supplied to the storage section to circulate, the steam outlet will be blocked even for light objects to be treated, leaving the steam with nowhere to go. In this state, the objects to be treated and parts of the equipment may be heated by the steam and deteriorate or deformed, or the steam may condense and soak the objects to be treated, which may cause problems with the objects to be treated and the equipment.

[0010] The inventors therefore focused on providing an escape route for the steam in case the steam outlet becomes blocked, thereby ensuring a place for the steam to go and preventing the occurrence of malfunctions in the workpiece and equipment, and thus provided the subject matter of the present disclosure.

[0011] In order to solve this problem, the present disclosure provides a clothing treatment device that forms an air passage as part of a drainage path through which condensed water is guided to a drainage tank, and provides an escape route for steam by providing a connecting pipe that communicates from a steam discharge part to the air passage, so that even if the steam discharge part is blocked, steam flows into the air passage via the connecting pipe and does not get stuck, and that releases steam from another opening and collects cooled and condensed condensed water, thereby suppressing the occurrence of malfunctions in the treated object and the device.

[0012] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, more detailed description than necessary may be omitted. For example, detailed description of already well-known matters or duplicate description of substantially the same configuration may be omitted.

[0013] It should be noted that the accompanying drawings and the following description are provided to enable those skilled in the art to fully understand the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the subject matter described in the claims.

[0014] (Embodiment 1) The first embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

[0015] [1-1. Basic configuration of the clothing treatment device] Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a clothing processing device 100 according to the present embodiment. Fig. 2 is a schematic perspective view in which a liquid tank device 80 provided at the lower front part in Fig. 1 has been removed to expose a machine chamber 7.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 1, the housing 1 of the laundry treatment device 100 has an outer shell 2 having an opening 2a on the front side. and a door 3 for opening and closing this opening 2a. A storage section 5 for storing items 4 to be treated, such as clothes, is provided so as to be contained within the upper space within the housing 1. In other words, the inner surface of the door 3 forms the storage section 5. A seal member 3a is attached to the outer periphery of the inner surface of the door 3 in accordance with the opening 2a of the storage section 5. The seal member 3a is made of a flexible material such as rubber. As a result, the storage section 5 becomes a closed space when the door 3 is closed, and airtightness is maintained.

[0017] The liquid tank device 80 includes a water supply tank 15, a drain tank 18, and a tank housing section 81 (see FIG. 3), and is provided at the front of the lower space in the housing 1. As shown in FIG. 2, a machine room 7 in which the air treatment device 6 and the like are housed is provided at the rear of the lower space in the housing 1. The object to be treated 4 includes general textile products, such as clothing and small items worn by people, as well as small items such as handkerchiefs, towels, and cloth bags.

[0018] A suspension unit 8 for suspending hangers 4a on which objects 4 to be treated are hung is provided at the upper part of the storage unit 5. The suspension unit 8 may be provided with a swinging mechanism for swinging the suspended objects 4 to be treated. In addition, shelves 8a or hooks for holding small items may be provided, and these are collectively referred to as the holding unit, including the suspension unit 8. An air treatment device 6 for circulating the air in the storage unit 5 by heating and dehumidifying it, and a steam supply device 13 for supplying steam into the storage unit 5 are provided in the machine room 7.

[0019] Fig. 3 is a side cross-sectional view of the clothing processing device 100 in this embodiment. As shown in Fig. 3, the storage unit 5 is formed of a case 5a separate from the outer shell 2, and is configured to have a space between the outer shell 2. A ventilation hole 31 and an opening / closing device 32 for opening and closing the ventilation hole 31 are provided on the top surface of the case 5a. The ventilation hole 31 is opened when the clothing processing device 100 is stopped, and serves as an entrance and exit for the air in the storage unit 5 to be naturally ventilated through the space between the outer shell 2.

[0020] As shown in Fig. 3, the machine room 7 is provided with an air treatment device 6 and a steam supply device 13. Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of the configuration of the air treatment device 6 and the steam supply device 13 shown in Fig. 3.

[0021] The air treatment device 6 includes a dehumidifying section 10, an air heating section 9, a blower section 11, and an air passage 12 connecting these sections. The air passage 12 has an inlet 12a provided to open at the front of the lower surface of the storage section 5, and an outlet 12b provided to open at the rear of the lower surface of the storage section 5. The air passage 12 has a fan 11a and a motor 11b, and sucks in air from the inlet 12a in the storage section 5, blows it out from the outlet 12b to circulate it, and stirs the air in the storage section 5. The dehumidifying section 10 dehumidifies the circulating air in the drying step of the treatment operation to promote drying of the treatment object 4. Similarly, the air heating section 9 increases the temperature of the air in the storage section 5 to promote evaporation of moisture contained in the treatment object 4.

[0022] A drain tank 18 for storing condensed water dehumidified and collected by the dehumidifier 10 is provided from the dehumidifier 10 via a water collector 19 and a drain pump 20. The bottom surface of the storage unit 5 is formed at an angle so that condensed water that condenses and drips from the inner wall of the storage unit 5 can be collected, and a recovery pipe (not shown) is provided to guide the condensed water to the water collector 19. As a result, even if the humidity inside the storage unit 5 becomes high and condensed water is generated on the inner wall, the water is collected without leaking outside the main body. The drain tank 18, which functions as a water storage unit, is provided detachably so that the user can discard the accumulated water.

[0023] The air processing device 6 may be configured, for example, as a known heat pump unit. The heat pump unit is configured by connecting a compressor, a condenser, an expander, and an evaporator with refrigerant piping, and performs heat exchange by circulating refrigerant through the refrigerant piping. In the heat pump unit, the condenser corresponds to the air heating section 9, and the evaporator corresponds to the dehumidification section 10. If the air heating section 9 and the dehumidification section 10 are configured as a heat pump unit, it is possible to save power and efficiently operate the air processing device without forcibly discharging moisture to the outside of the housing 1 as a simple ventilation system, or using a large amount of dehumidification cooling water as in a water-cooling device. Drying operation can be performed immediately.

[0024] Steam supply device 13 includes a water supply section 14 for storing water to be supplied, a steam generation section 16, and a steam discharge section 17. Water supply section 14 includes a removable water supply tank 15, a connection section 14a at which water supply tank 15 is connected to the main body side, a water level detection section 50 for detecting the water level in water supply tank 15, water supply pump 14b, and a water supply pipe 14c that connects these sections in communication. Water level detection section 50 is provided between connection section 14a and water supply pump 14b. In other words, water level detection section 50 is not provided in removable water supply tank 15, but is fixed to the main body side.

[0025] The steam generating section 16 includes a container 16a for storing water and steam and a water heating section 16b for heating and evaporating water, and a water supply pipe 14c from a water supply pump 14b is connected to the container 16a. The steam discharge section 17 includes a steam pipe 17a and a discharge port 17b connected to the steam generating section 16. The discharge port 17b opens into the storage section 5 at the tip of the steam pipe 17a. The discharge port 17b may be formed so that high-temperature steam does not directly hit the workpiece 4. This can suppress deterioration of the material due to the heat of the higher-temperature steam. In addition, a drainage path may be provided to guide condensed water generated by condensation in the vicinity of the discharge port 17b to the water collecting section 19. Furthermore, a control valve or the like may be provided to detect the pressure of the steam in the container 16a and control the discharge.

[0026] A control unit 40 that executes the processing operation of the clothing processing device 100 is provided at any location, such as the space above the rear of the storage unit 5. An operation unit 41 for setting the operation of the clothing processing device 100 is disposed on the front side of the door 3. Also, as shown in Fig. 1, an open / close detection unit 42 that detects the open / closed state of the door 3 may be provided at a predetermined location, such as the front side of the machine chamber 7. Furthermore, a temperature detection unit that detects the temperature inside the storage unit 5 may be provided at a predetermined location, such as the inner wall of the storage unit 5.

[0027] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the operation unit 41 of the clothing processing device 100. The control unit 40 includes control of operation courses such as drying operation, wrinkle removal operation, and sterilization and deodorization operation, and also includes processing conditions such as "standard", "quick", and "thorough" according to each operation course. The control unit 40 is configured to control the operation according to these settings made by the user. The operation unit 41 is provided with an operation course setting button, a start / pause button, and other buttons, as well as a setting display for these, a time display, and a warning display. Note that, as a processing condition, a material setting for the object 4 to be processed, etc. may be provided. The power switch may be provided as an independent button on the operation unit 41. Furthermore, the power switch may be configured to be turned on by detecting static electricity when the user touches any part of the operation unit 41, or may be configured to be turned on by detection by the opening / closing detection unit 42 of the door 3, etc. Furthermore, the power switch may be configured to be automatically turned off if there is no operation by the user for a predetermined time T, including the operation unit.

[0028] The control unit 40 includes, for example, a steam supplying step in which, during the wrinkle-smoothing operation, the control unit 40 controls the steam supplying device 13 to generate steam in the steam generating unit 16. At this time, the control unit 40 operates the water supply pump 14b to supply water to the container 16a of the steam generating unit 16, and also energizes the water heating unit 16b to heat the supplied water to generate steam and release it into the storage unit 5.

[0029] In this manner, the control unit 40 controls the temperature inside the storage unit 5 to be a predetermined temperature. As a result, the temperature inside the storage unit 5 rises and the storage unit 5 becomes filled with steam, so that the object 4 contains a lot of moisture and wrinkles are easily removed.

[0030] Furthermore, in the wrinkle-smoothing operation, the control unit 40 may operate the air treatment device 6 after the steam supplying step to perform a drying step of dehumidifying, heating, and circulating the air in the storage unit 5. This promotes drying of the workpiece 4.

[0031] [1-2. Basic operation of the clothing treatment device] The operation of the crease-removing operation of the clothes processing apparatus configured as above will be described as an example. Fig. 6 is a flow chart of the crease-removing operation of the clothes processing apparatus in this embodiment, and the operation will be described in order of steps.

[0032] Step 1: The user opens the door 3 of the clothing processing device 100, and sets the object 4 to be processed, such as clothing to be smoothed, on the hanging section 8 above the storage section 5. The user closes the door 3 after setting the object.

[0033] Step 2: The user operates the operation unit 41 on the front side of the door 3. First, the user sets the operation course to be processed (in this embodiment, "smoothing out creases") using the operation course setting button. Next, the user selects the condition setting according to the operation course. Then, the user presses the start / pause button to start the crease-smoothing operation.

[0034] Step 3: According to the user's settings, the temperature and processing time of the storage unit 5 are set by the control unit 40, and the processing operation is started. In addition, the rocking operation of the suspension unit 8 may be set. In the wrinkle-smoothing operation, rocking the workpiece 4 can promote wrinkle-smoothing.

[0035] Step 4: The wrinkle removal operation is carried out for a predetermined processing time according to the settings.

[0036] Step 5: After the processing time has elapsed, the drying step is executed as appropriate. When the drying step is completed, the control unit issues a predetermined notification and ends the wrinkle smoothing operation.

[0037] As described above, the wrinkle-removing operation of the object 4 includes a steam supplying step in which the object 4 is exposed to steam in the storage section 5, and a drying step in which the object 4 is then dried by blowing air. As a result, the wrinkles on the fabric of the object 4 to be wrinkle-removing processed by the clothing processing device 100 are smoothed out and alleviated. In addition, the steam also exerts a deodorizing effect. Furthermore, the drying reduces the user's effort in ironing. Furthermore, if the material is set, the operating conditions are set differently depending on the material of the fabric in the steam supplying step, so that wrinkles can be removed more efficiently even for the object 4 made of a material that is difficult to remove wrinkles.

[0038] [1-3. Configuration and function of the connecting pipe that connects the steam discharge section to the air passage] 7 and 8 are side cross-sectional views of the main parts near the machine chamber 7 of the clothing processing device 100. Fig. 7 shows a state in which steam is supplied to the storage section 5 by the steam supply device 13. Fig. 8 shows a state in which the outlet 17b of the steam supply device 13 is blocked and steam is bypassed.

[0039] 7, the clothing processing device 100 of this embodiment has an air processing device 6 and a steam supply device 13 provided in a machine chamber 7. The air processing device 6 includes a dehumidifying section 10, an air heating section 9, an air blowing section 11, and an air passage 12 connecting these sections. The air passage 12 has an intake port 12a opening into the front part of the lower surface of the storage section 5, and an exhaust port 12b opening into the rear part of the lower surface of the storage section 5.

[0040] The dehumidifying section 10 dehumidifies the circulating air in the drying step of the treatment operation to promote drying of the treatment object 4. A drainage tank 18 is provided for storing condensed water dehumidified by the dehumidifying section 10. A water collection section 19 is provided below the dehumidifying section 10, and temporarily stores condensed water generated in the dehumidifying section 10. A drainage pipe 21 including a drainage pump 20 is provided from the water collection section 19 to the drainage tank 18. In other words, the water collection section 19 is provided before the drainage pump 20.

[0041] The lower surface of the storage section 5 is formed to be inclined so that condensed water that has dewed on the inner wall of the storage section 5 and drips down is collected at the inlet 12a. The condensed water flows into the storage unit 5 and is temporarily stored in the water collection unit 19. In other words, the air passage 12 also serves as a drainage path for the condensed water. With this configuration, it is not necessary to form a separate flow path to guide the condensed water generated on the inner wall of the storage unit 5. In this way, the air passage 12, the water collection unit 19, the drainage pump 20, and the drain pipe 21 are defined as the drainage path.

[0042] The drain pump 20 operates at a fixed timing during treatment operation to send the condensed water stored in the water collection section 19 to the drain tank 18. As a result, the water collection section 19 periodically drains water regardless of the amount of condensed water stored therein, and the condensed water does not continue to accumulate. The water collection section 19 may be equipped with a water level gauge (not shown), and the drain pump 20 may be controlled to operate in response to detection by the water level gauge. As a result, the drain pump 20 operates as needed when there is a sudden inflow of condensed water into the water collection section 19, and the condensed water does not overflow from the water collection section 19.

[0043] 7, the steam supplying device 13 has a steam generating unit 16 and a steam discharge unit 17. The steam discharge unit 17 has a discharge port 17b at the tip of a steam pipe 17a, and opens into the storage unit 5. The steam supplying device 13 generates steam using the steam generating unit 16, and supplies the steam to the storage unit 5 via the steam pipe 17a and the discharge port 17b, as shown by arrow A.

[0044] Also, a connecting pipe 70 is provided which communicates from the discharge port 17b to the vicinity of the inlet port 12a of the air passage 12. The connecting pipe 70 can guide condensed water generated by condensation in the vicinity including the discharge port 17b to the water collection section 19 via the air passage 12. Furthermore, the connecting pipe 70 is formed with a downward slope from the discharge port 17b to the air passage 12. This allows the condensed water to naturally flow to the air passage 12 by gravity. Note that the initial connection part of the connecting pipe 70 may be the steam pipe 17a instead of the discharge port 17b.

[0045] Incidentally, when using the clothing processing device 100, a user hangs the object 4 on the hanger 4a and hangs the hanger 4a on the hanging part 8. However, if the object 4 is clothing made of thin and light fabric or a square small item such as a scarf or towel, there is a concern that it may fall off the hanger 4a unintentionally unless it is securely fastened with a button or clip.

[0046] If the workpiece 4 falls unintentionally in the storage unit 5 in this way, there is a risk that the steam outlet 17b will be blocked, as shown in Fig. 8. If air is being blown at this time, the light workpiece is lifted up, as outlet 17b is provided near the air outlet 12b, and the steam is unlikely to be completely blocked, and the temperature of the steam is also reduced by the air blowing.

[0047] However, when the airflow is stopped and only steam is supplied to the storage section 5 to circulate, the outlet 17b is blocked even for light objects 4, leaving nowhere for the steam to go. In this state, the objects 4 and outlet 17b may be abnormally heated by the steam, causing them to overheat and deteriorate or deform, or the steam may condense and cause the objects 4 to become soaked, which may cause problems with the objects 4 and outlet 17b.

[0048] Therefore, in this embodiment, a connection pipe 70 is provided that communicates from the discharge port 17b to the vicinity of the suction port 12a of the air passage 12, so that not only condensed water is collected under normal circumstances, but also in such an abnormal situation, steam that has nowhere to go is bypassed to the air passage 12 via the connection pipe 70 as shown by arrow B. As a result, the steam is supplied to the storage unit 5 from the suction port 12a via the air passage 12 as shown by arrow C, and the cooled part is collected as condensed water. Therefore, the dropped workpiece 4 does not overheat and change in quality or become soaked, and the occurrence of defects is suppressed. In addition, the vicinity of the discharge port 17b is not overheated by the remaining steam, and the occurrence of defects such as deformation is suppressed.

[0049] 8, a temperature detector 71 may be provided to detect the temperature of the connecting pipe 70. Alternatively, a temperature detector may be provided in the air passage 12 or the like near the connecting pipe 70. This allows the control unit 40 to detect a temperature rise in the connecting pipe 70 or the like when the steam is bypassed, determine an abnormality in the flow of the steam, and execute predetermined control such as stopping the treatment operation and notifying the occurrence of the abnormality.

[0050] [1-4. Effects, etc.] As described above, in this embodiment, the clothing treatment device 100 includes a housing 1 having an outer shell 2 containing a storage section 5 having an opening 2a on the front side and storing an object 4 to be treated, and a door 3 for opening and closing the opening 2a, a suspension section 8 (holding section) for holding the object 4 to be treated in the storage section 5, an air treatment device 6 for treating and circulating the air in the storage section 5, a steam supply device 13 for supplying steam into the storage section 5, and a drainage path and drainage tank 18 for collecting condensed water generated in the housing 1. The air treatment device 6 includes a dehumidification section 10, an air heating section 9, an air blowing section 11, and an air blowing path 12 connecting these and having an inlet 12a and an outlet 12b in the storage section 5, and the steam supply device 13 has a steam generation section 16 and a steam discharge section 17, and a connection pipe 70 is provided that communicates from the steam discharge section 17 to the drainage path.

[0051] With this configuration, the connecting pipe 70 can guide condensed water that has formed in the vicinity including the discharge port 17b to the air passage 12, and in the event of an abnormality such as the discharge port 17b being blocked, the steam that has nowhere to go can be bypassed to the air passage 12 via the connecting pipe 70. Therefore, the workpiece 4 that blocks the discharge port 17b does not overheat and change in quality or become soaked, and the occurrence of defects is suppressed. In addition, the vicinity of the discharge port 17b is not overheated by the remaining steam, and the occurrence of defects such as deformation is suppressed.

[0052] In the present embodiment, the air passage 12 of the clothing processing device 100 may be configured as part of the drainage path. With this configuration, there is no need to form a separate flow path to guide condensed water generated on the inner wall of the storage section 5.

[0053] In the clothing processing device 100 of this embodiment, the steam discharge section 17 may include the steam pipe 17a and the discharge port 17b that opens into the storage section 5, and the connecting pipe 70 may be configured with a downward incline from the discharge port 17b to the air passage 12. With this configuration, the condensed water can naturally flow to the air passage 12 by gravity.

[0054] In the clothing processing device 100 of this embodiment, the connection pipe 70 may be connected to the vicinity of the suction port 12a in the air passage 12. With this configuration, steam is supplied to the storage section 5 from the suction port 12a via the air passage 12, and the cooled steam is collected as condensed water.

[0055] In the clothing treatment device 100 of this embodiment, the drainage path includes a drainage pump 20 and a water collection section 19 provided before the drainage pump 20, and the drainage pump 20 may operate at a fixed timing during treatment operation to send condensed water to the drainage tank. With this configuration, the water collection section 19 is periodically drained regardless of the amount of condensed water stored therein, and the condensed water does not continue to accumulate.

[0056] In the clothing processing device 100 of this embodiment, the water collection section 19 may be provided with a water level meter, and the drain pump 20 may operate in response to detection by the water level meter. With this configuration, the drain pump 20 operates whenever condensed water suddenly flows into the water collection section 19, and the condensed water does not overflow from the water collection section 19.

[0057] (Other embodiments) As described above, the first embodiment has been described as an example of the technology disclosed in the present application. However, the technology in the present disclosure is not limited to this, and can be applied to embodiments in which modifications, substitutions, additions, omissions, etc. are made. In addition, it is also possible to combine the components described in the first embodiment to create new embodiments.

[0058] Therefore, other embodiments will be exemplified below.

[0059] In the first embodiment, as an example of the clothing processing device 100, a configuration has been described in which the connecting pipe 70 is connected to the air passage 12 from the steam outlet 17b. However, the connecting pipe 70 is not limited to being connected to the air passage 12. For example, the outlet of the connecting pipe 70 may be provided on the bottom surface of the storage unit 5. This configuration may allow the length of the connecting pipe 70 to be shortened. However, even if no condensation forms on the inner wall of the storage unit 5, there is a high possibility that condensed water will flow onto the bottom surface of the storage unit 5, causing it to become wet. [Industrial Applicability]

[0060] The present disclosure is applicable to a clothing treatment device that hangs and stores items to be treated, such as clothing, and removes wrinkles and deodorizes the fabric of the items to be treated after they have been worn, folded and stored, washed, and dried. [Explanation of symbols]

[0061] 1 Case 2. Outer shell 2a aperture 3 Doors 3a Sealing material 4. Material to be processed 4a Hanger 5. Storage section 5a Case 6 Air Treatment Equipment 7 Machine room 8 Suspension part (holding part) 8a Shelf 9 Air heating section 10 Dehumidification section 11 Blower section 11a Fan 11b Motor 12 Air duct 12a Intake port 12b Air outlet 13 Steam supply device 14 Water supply section 14a Connection 14b Water pump 14c water supply pipe 15 Water tank 16 Steam generation section 16a container 16b Water heating section 17 Steam discharge section 17a Steam piping 17b Discharge port 18 Drainage tank 19 Water collection section (drainage route) 20 Drainage pump (drainage path) 21 Drain pipe (drainage route) 31 Ventilation hole 32 Switchgear 40 Control section 41 Operation section 42 Open / close detection unit 50 Water level detection unit 70 Connecting Pipe 71 Temperature detection unit 80 Liquid tank device 100 Clothes treatment device

Claims

1. A housing having an outer shell having an opening on a front surface and containing an accommodating section for accommodating an object to be treated, and a door for opening and closing the opening; A holding section that holds the object to be processed in the storage section; an air treatment device that treats and circulates the air in the storage unit; A steam supplying device for supplying steam into the storage unit; A drainage path and a drainage tank are provided to collect condensed water generated within the housing, The air treatment device includes a dehumidification unit, an air heating unit, a blower unit, and an air passage that connects these units and has an inlet and an outlet in the storage unit, The steam supply device has a steam generating unit and a steam discharging unit, A connection pipe is provided that communicates from the steam discharge portion to a drainage path. Clothes treatment device.

2. The air passage is configured as a part of the drainage path. The clothing treatment device according to claim 1.

3. The steam discharge portion includes a steam pipe and a discharge port that opens into the storage portion 5, The connecting pipe is configured to have a downward incline from the outlet to the air passage. The clothing treatment device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The connecting pipe is connected to a portion of the air passage near the suction port. The clothing treatment device according to claim 3.

5. The drainage path includes a drainage pump and a water collection section provided before the drainage pump, The drainage pump operates at a fixed timing during treatment operation to send condensed water to the drainage tank. The clothing treatment device according to claim 1.

6. The water collecting section includes a water level gauge, The drainage pump operates in response to detection by the water level gauge. The clothing treatment device according to claim 5.

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