Clothing treatment device

Abstract

To provide a clothing treatment device which suppresses occurrence of water leakage at a connection part of an air blowing passage which serves as a drain path.SOLUTION: A clothing treatment device 100 includes: a housing 1 which includes an outer shell 2 for including a storage part 5 which includes an opening 2a on the front surface and stores an object 4 to be treated, and a door 3 for opening / closing the opening 2a; an air processing device 6 for processing the air in the storage part 5 and circulating it; a steam supply device 13 for supplying steam to the storage part 5; and a drain path for recovering condensate water generated in the housing 1. The air processing device 6 is constituted by connecting air blowing passages 12 of a plurality of modules, and the air blowing passage 12 includes the drain path. A connection part 60 where predetermined two modules are connected vertically is fitted in such a manner that a lower fitting part 61 included in a heat exchange module 92 is further inside than an upper fitting part 62 included in a suction connection part 95, and the suction connection part 95 includes a rib 63 protruding to the inside from the lower fitting part 61, on the inside whole periphery of the upper fitting part 62.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] The drainage mechanism of the washing machine described in Patent Document 1 comprises an outer box for the washing machine body, a frame supporting the outer box at its bottom, a water tub with a washing / spinning tub axially supported within the outer box so that it can rotate freely, a drain valve connected to the bottom of the water tub, an internal hose connected to the drain valve and used to drain the wash water from the water tub, a drain pipe connected to the internal hose and located approximately in the center of the back side of the washing machine of the frame, and a drain hose connected to the drain pipe. The frame has a recess around the drain pipe and a drain hose retaining groove for storing the drain hose tilted downward from the recess toward both the left and right sides of the washing machine. This makes it easy and reliable to pipe the drain hose and to switch the drain direction to either the left or right, preventing a decrease in drainage capacity, damage to the drain hose, water leaks, etc. due to operational problems during product installation. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2013-81686 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present disclosure provides a clothing processing device that suppresses the occurrence of water leakage at the connection portion of an air duct that serves as a drainage path. [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 an 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 for recovering or discharging condensed water generated within the housing. The air treatment device is configured by connecting air passages of a plurality of modules, the air passage including the drainage path, and a connecting section for connecting two predetermined modules from the plurality of modules vertically is fitted so that a lower fitting included in the air passage of the lower module is located inside an upper fitting included in the air passage of the upper module, and the upper module has a rib that protrudes inside the lower fitting around the entire inner circumference of the upper fitting. Effect of the Invention

[0006] The clothing treatment device according to the present disclosure can prevent water leakage at the connection of the air duct, which serves as the drainage path. [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] A cross-sectional side view of a main part of a clothing treatment device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 9]Schematic diagram of a connection part of an air passage of a clothing treatment device according to the 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 from the fabric of the object to be treated, such as clothes, spraying high-temperature steam onto the wrinkled area, as with a steam iron, is an effective means. In the clothing treatment device according to the background art, the object to be treated is hung and exposed to steam. In the clothing treatment device, a steam unit that generates steam and an air treatment device that blows air are provided below the storage section in which the object to be treated is stored, and humidified air circulates within the storage section, or only steam is supplied and convects within the storage section. At this time, steam may condense on the inner wall of the storage section, and if it flows down as condensed water, it is collected at the bottom of the storage section and flows into the air blowing path, which also serves as a drainage path for discharge.

[0009] The air duct is included in the air treatment device and is configured so that it can be separated into multiple modules in anticipation of removal and attachment for maintenance, etc. For this reason, the connection parts of the separated air ducts need to be configured so that not only air but also water does not leak.

[0010] The inventors therefore focused on making it easy to separate and connect the air ducts while suppressing leakage of condensed water flowing down the air duct, and have come to provide the subject matter of the present disclosure.

[0011] In order to solve this problem, the present disclosure provides a clothing treatment device in which the connection part where two predetermined modules are connected vertically is fitted so that the lower fitting part of the lower module is located inside the upper fitting part of the upper module, and the upper module has a rib that protrudes inside from the lower fitting part around the entire inner circumference of the upper fitting part to prevent condensed water from reaching the contact part between the upper and lower fitting parts. This provides a clothing treatment device in which the connection part of the air blowing duct that serves as the drainage path is easy to attach and detach and the occurrence of water leakage can be suppressed.

[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 clothing processing device 100 includes an outer shell 2 having an opening 2a on the front, and a door 3 for opening and closing this opening 2a. A storage section 5 for storing items 4 to be processed, such as clothing, 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 is secured to the door 3 when the door 3 is When closed, it becomes a closed space and maintains airtightness.

[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 treatment 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 heat exchange is performed 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, the drying operation can be performed efficiently and with low power consumption, 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.

[0024] The steam supply device 13 includes a water supply unit 14 for storing water to be supplied, a steam generating unit 16, and a steam discharge unit 17. The water supply unit 14 includes a detachable water supply tank 15. The water supply tank 15 is a main body. The device includes a connection part 14a connected to the body side, a water level detection part 50 that detects the water level of the water supply tank 15, a water supply pump 14b, and a water supply pipe 14c that connects these parts. The water level detection part 50 is provided between the connection part 14a and the water supply pump 14b. In other words, the water level detection part 50 is not provided in the detachable water supply tank 15, but is fixed to the 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 in which the air in the storage unit 5 is dehumidified, heated, and circulated. 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 drainage path in air duct] 7 and 8 are side cross-sectional views of the main part 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, and also shows a drainage path through which condensed water that has dewed in the storage section 5 flows.

[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 unit 5 is formed with an incline so that condensed water that condenses on the inner wall of the storage unit 5 and flows down is collected at the suction port 12a. The condensed water here flows from the suction port 12a into the air passage 12 and is temporarily stored in the water collection section 19. In other words, the air passage 12 also serves as a drainage path for the condensed water. With this configuration, there is no need 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 drainage path is defined as the area from the wall surface of the storage unit 5 where the condensed water is generated to the air passage 12, the water collection section 19, the drain pump 20, and the drain pipe 21.

[0042] FIG. 8 defines the configuration of the machine room 7 shown in FIG. 7 in module units.

[0043] The suction module 90 includes an intake port 12a, an intake filter (not shown), and an air passage 12 that includes these. The blow-out module 91 includes an outlet port 12b and an air passage 12 that includes the outlet port 12b. The heat exchange module 92 includes an air heating section 9, a dehumidifying section 10, and an air passage 12 that includes these, a water collecting section 19, a drainage pump 20, a drainage pipe 21, etc. The air blowing module 93 includes an air blowing section 11 and an air passage 12 that includes the air blowing section 11. The steam module 94 includes a water supply pipe 14c, a water level detection section 50, a water supply pump 14b, a steam generating section 16, a steam discharge section 17, etc.

[0044] The suction connection part 95 connects the air passages 12 of the suction module 90 and the heat exchange module 92 with each other through the connecting part 60. The blowing connection part 96 connects the air passages 12 of the blowing module 93 and the blowing module 91 with each other. The suction connection part 95 and the blowing connection part 96 are formed in a duct shape constituting the air passage 12 so as to have flexibility as a whole. In other words, the flexibility allows deformation and expansion and contraction. The flexible material may be a soft material such as rubber or a resin material molded into a bellows shape. The suction connection part 95 and the blowing connection part 96 are fitted together at both ends so as to be detachable and detachable to the opposing air passages 12 so as not to leak air and condensed water. In this way, the connection parts connecting the modules are provided, which makes it easy to attach and detach the modules to each other and improves the detachability of the air treatment device 6 in the machine room 7.

[0045] The suction connection part 95 and the blowing connection part 96 are entirely made of a flexible material. Therefore, even if the connected module (heat exchange module 92 or blowing module 93) generates vibrations and noise, the noise and vibrations can be blocked without being transmitted to the opposing module (suction module 90 or blowing module 91). Since the suction connection part 95 and the blowing connection part 96 have such functions, in this embodiment, they are each defined as one module.

[0046] The heat exchange module 92 and the blower module 93 are fixed and connected so that their respective air passages 12 communicate with each other. The suction module 90 connected to the heat exchange module 92 via the suction connection part 95, and the blower module 91 connected to the blower module 93 via the blower connection part 96 are fixed to the outside of the bottom surface of the case 5a.

[0047] As described above, the air treatment device 6 is divided into each of the predetermined modules, and the respective air passages 12 are connected to each other to form a circulation path that processes and circulates the air inside the storage unit 5. In this circulation path, the air passage 12 doubles as a drainage path for condensed water in the portion composed of the suction module 90, the suction connection portion 95, and the heat exchange module 92, which are connected above and below. Condensed water flows down the inner wall of the air passage 12 connected in this manner.

[0048] As an embodiment of the present disclosure, the connection between the suction connection 95 and the heat exchange module 92 will be described in detail.

[0049] FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a connection portion 60 between the suction connection portion 95 and the heat exchange module 92 in the air passage 12 of the air treatment device 6 of the clothing treatment device 100. As shown in FIG.

[0050] Here, the suction connection part 95 is defined as the upper module, and the heat exchange module 92 is defined as the lower module. The connection part 60 between the two modules is such that the lower fitting part 61 included in the heat exchange module 92 is on the inside of the upper fitting part 62 included in the suction connection part 95. In this way, they are fitted together airtightly. In other words, as described above, the suction connection part 95 is formed so as to have flexibility as a whole, and can block noise and vibration, suppress leakage of air and condensed water at the connection part 60, and facilitate attachment and detachment of the modules to each other, thereby improving the detachment of the air treatment device 6 in the machine room 7.

[0051] The suction connection part 95 further has a rib 63 on the upper part of the upper fitting part 62. The rib 63 protrudes further inward than the lower fitting part 61 around the entire inner circumference of the upper fitting part 62. As a result, condensed water flowing down from above the inner wall of the suction connection part 95 runs along the rib 63 and drips from the rib 63 into the space on the inner circumference side of the lower fitting part 61. This makes it possible to prevent the condensed water from coming into contact with the lower fitting part 61. This makes it possible to prevent the condensed water from adhering to the part where the lower fitting part 61 and the upper fitting part 62 are in close contact with each other, thereby preventing water leakage.

[0052] In addition, with this configuration, the inner wall of the air passage 12 on the downstream side of the air flow, including the lower fitting portion 61, includes a portion that is on the outer periphery side of the tip 63a of the rib 63. As a result, the condensed water that drops into the space from the rib 63 falls on the wall surface of the portion of the air passage 12 that is on the inner periphery side of the tip 63a as the air passage 12 below the rib 63 bends or narrows, and is received. In other words, the condensed water is less likely to adhere to the wall surface of the air passage 12 from the position where the rib 63 is formed to just before the position where the condensed water falls. This makes it possible to reduce the amount of condensed water that adheres to the wall surface of the air passage 12. Therefore, even if the air passage 12 is naturally dried, the drying time in the air passage 12 is shortened. Also, when the drying process of the workpiece 4 is performed following a steam spray process or the like that generates condensed water, unnecessary drying process is suppressed by reducing the moisture that adheres to the air passage 12, etc. As a result, the drying time of the workpiece 4 is shortened, and the drying efficiency is improved.

[0053] Also, the ribs 63 may be formed so that the tips 63a face downward. This allows the condensed water flowing down from above the inner wall of the suction connection portion 95 and running down the ribs 63 to be easily drained when dripping from the tips 63a. Although not shown, the ribs 63 may be formed so that they are inclined downward in the inner circumferential direction and the tips 63a face downward. This allows the condensed water flowing down from above the inner wall of the suction connection portion 95 and running down the ribs 63 to flow smoothly toward the tips 63a on the ribs 63 and is less likely to stagnate, allowing the water to be easily drained when dripping from the tips 63a.

[0054] Furthermore, the rib 63 may be formed so that the tip 63a is lower than the tip of the lower fitting portion 61. In other words, the condensed water on the rib 63 drips from below the tip of the lower fitting portion 61. This further prevents the condensed water from adhering to the tip of the lower fitting portion 61. Therefore, even if a gap exists in the portion where the lower fitting portion 61 and the upper fitting portion 62 are in close contact with each other, the condensed water can be prevented from entering the gap.

[0055] In addition, the shape of the rib 63 is shown in FIG. 9 as being formed in a hook-shaped vertical cross section, but is not particularly limited thereto. As described above, the rib 63 may be formed in a downward inclination, for example, in a linear downward inclination, in an arc downward inclination, or the like. In short, it is sufficient that the rib 63 is formed in a downward inclination and the tip 63a is below the tip of the lower fitting portion 61. As a result, the condensed water flowing down from above the inner wall of the suction connection portion 95 smoothly drips from the rib 63 and does not adhere to at least the tip of the lower fitting portion 61. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent the condensed water from adhering to the portion where the lower fitting portion 61 and the upper fitting portion 62 are in close contact with each other, and to further suppress the occurrence of water leakage.

[0056] [1-4. Effects, etc.] As described above, in this embodiment, the clothing processing device 100 includes a housing 1 having an outer shell 2 that has an opening 2a on the front and contains a storage section 5 that stores the object to be processed 4, and a door 3 that opens and closes the opening 2a, a suspension section 8 (holding section) that holds the object to be processed 4 in the storage section 5, and The device includes an air treatment device 6 that treats and circulates air, a steam supply device 13 that supplies steam into the storage section 5, and a drainage path that collects condensed water generated in the housing 1. The air treatment device 6 is configured by connecting air passages 12 of a plurality of modules, the air passages 12 including a drainage path, and a connection section 60 at which two predetermined modules among the plurality of modules are connected vertically is fitted so that a lower fitting section 61 included in a heat exchange module 92 (lower module) is located inside an upper fitting section 62 included in a suction connection section 95 (upper module), and the suction connection section 95 (upper module) has a rib 63 that protrudes inside the lower fitting section 61 around the entire inner circumference of the upper fitting section 62.

[0057] With this configuration, condensed water flowing down from above the inner wall of the suction connection portion 95 runs along the rib 63 and drips from the rib 63 into the space on the inner circumferential side of the lower fitting portion 61. This makes it possible to prevent the condensed water from coming into contact with the lower fitting portion 61. This makes it possible to prevent the condensed water from adhering to the portion where the lower fitting portion 61 and the upper fitting portion 62 are in close contact with each other, thereby making it possible to prevent water leakage.

[0058] In the clothing processing device 100 of the present embodiment, the ribs 63 may be formed so that the tips 63a face downward. With this configuration, the condensed water that flows down from above the inner wall of the suction connection part 95 and runs down the ribs 63 is easily drained from the tips 63a.

[0059] In the clothing processing device 100 of this embodiment, the rib 63 is formed so that the tip 63a is lower than the tip of the lower fitting portion 61. This configuration can further prevent condensed water from adhering to the tip of the lower fitting portion 61. This can prevent condensed water from adhering to the portion where the lower fitting portion 61 and the upper fitting portion 62 are in close contact with each other and entering into the gap.

[0060] In addition, in the clothing processing device 100 of this embodiment, the inner wall of the air passage 12 on the downstream side of the air flow, including the lower fitting portion 61, may include a portion that is on the outer periphery side of the position of the tip 63a of the rib 63. With this configuration, the condensed water that drops from the rib 63 into the space falls and is received on the wall surface of the portion of the air passage 12 below the rib 63 where the air passage 12 is bent or narrowed. In other words, the condensed water is less likely to adhere to the wall surface of the air passage 12 from the position where the rib 63 is formed to just before the position where the condensed water falls. This reduces the amount of condensed water that adheres to the wall surface of the air passage 12, so that when a drying process is performed, unnecessary drying process of the air passage 12 is suppressed, and the drying time of the object 4 to be treated is shortened, improving the drying efficiency.

[0061] In the clothing treatment device 100 of this embodiment, the upper fitting part 62 may be made of a flexible material and airtightly fitted to the lower fitting part 61. This configuration can suppress leakage of air and condensed water at the connection part 60, facilitate attachment and detachment of the suction connection part 95 and the heat exchange module 92 (between modules), and improve the attachment and detachment of the air treatment device 6 in the machine room 7.

[0062] In the clothing processing device 100 of the present embodiment, the suction connection part 95 (upper module) may be made of a flexible material. With this configuration, even if the heat exchange module 92 (lower module) generates vibrations and noises, the noises and vibrations can be blocked from being transmitted to the suction port module 90 (opposing module).

[0063] (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.

[0064] Therefore, other embodiments will be exemplified below.

[0065] In the first embodiment, as an example of the clothing processing device 100, the rib 63 is described as protruding inward from the lower fitting portion 61, but the protruding dimension is not particularly limited. However, if it protrudes too much, it may be undesirable since it may easily cause airflow resistance in the airflow passage 12. Conversely, it may be configured to minimize the protrusion and to cover the tip of the lower fitting portion 61 with the tip facing downward. In this case, the condensed water flows down the airflow passage 12 including the lower fitting portion 61.

[0066] In the first embodiment, a configuration having a rib 63 on the upper part of the upper fitting part 62 has been described as an example of the clothing processing device 100, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the flexibility of the suction connection part 95 may be formed in a bellows shape including multiple folds, and the rib 63 may be provided at the tip of the fold on the inner circumference side. Alternatively, the tip of the fold on the inner circumference side itself formed on the inner circumference side of the lower fitting part 61 may be regarded as the rib 63. Either configuration can have the configuration and function described in the first embodiment. [Industrial Applicability]

[0067] 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]

[0068] 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 20. Drainage Pump 21 Drain pipe 31 Ventilation hole 32 Switchgear 40 Control section 41 Operation section 42 Open / close detection unit 50 Water level detection unit 60 Connection part 61 Lower fitting part 62 Upper fitting part 63 Ribs 63a Tip 80 Liquid tank device 90 Suction module 91 Blowout Module 92 Heat exchange module (lower module) 93 Blower module 94 Steam Module 95 Suction connection (upper module) 96 Outlet connection 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 for collecting or discharging condensed water generated within the housing, The air treatment device is configured by connecting air passages of a plurality of modules, The air passage includes the drainage path, a connecting portion for connecting two predetermined modules among the plurality of modules vertically is fitted so that a lower fitting portion included in a lower module is located inside an upper fitting portion included in an upper module, The upper module has a rib that protrudes inward beyond the lower fitting portion along the entire inner periphery of the upper fitting portion. Clothes treatment device.

2. The rib is formed so that its tip faces downward. The clothing treatment device according to claim 1 .

3. The rib is formed so that a tip thereof is lower than a tip of the lower fitting portion. The clothing treatment device according to claim 1 .

4. The inner wall of the air passage on the downstream side of the air blowing including the lower fitting portion includes a portion that is on the outer circumferential side of the tip position of the rib, The clothing treatment device according to claim 1 .

5. The upper fitting portion is made of a flexible material and is airtightly fitted to the lower fitting portion. The clothing treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The upper module is made of a flexible material. The clothing treatment device according to claim 5.

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