Clothing treatment device and clothing treatment method

Abstract

To provide a clothing treatment device for efficiently and effectively executing clothing treatment in order to remove dirt on an object to be treated such as clothing, and to provide a clothing treatment method.SOLUTION: A clothing treatment device 100 includes: a moisture supply device 4 having a jetting port 46 and for supplying moisture to an object C to be treated; a suction device 5 having a suction port 53, and for sucking moisture attached to the object C to be treated; a light irradiation device having an irradiation port 81 and for irradiating the object C to be treated with light; and a head unit 201 in which the jetting port 46, the suction port 53 and the irradiation port 81 are provided adjacent to each other. The moisture supply device 4 includes: a water supply tank for storing moisture to be supplied; and a supply pipe 45 and a water supply pump communicating with the jetting port 46, and for supplying moisture in the water supply tank. The suction device 5 has: a drain tank for storing moisture to be sucked; and a suction pipe 55 and a suction fan communicating with the suction port 53, and for guiding air together with moisture to the drain tank.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a clothing treatment device and a clothing treatment method for removing dirt and the like from a treatment target such as clothing. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an on-site steam cleaning method for cleaning items to be cleaned, such as curtains, screens, floor coverings such as carpets and rugs, tatami mats, sofas, etc., at their location. This on-site steam cleaning method includes a suction removal process in which dirt is sucked and removed with a suction machine, a steam cleaning process in which the dirt is decomposed and germs and mites are killed with high-temperature steam, a suction removal process in which the decomposed dirt and dead mites are sucked and removed, and a drying and sterilization process in which infrared rays are applied to the items to be cleaned to dry and sterilize them.

[0003] Patent Document 2 discloses a clothing bleaching device and a method for bleaching clothing. The clothing bleaching device includes an immersion tank for immersing clothing in a chemical solution, and a light source for irradiating light onto the clothing immersed in the immersion tank. The clothing bleaching method includes an immersion step for immersing clothing in a chemical solution, and an irradiation step for irradiating the clothing with light from the light source. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2002-210420 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2019-183294 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The on-site steam cleaning method of Patent Document 1 can clean dirt and mites from the object to be cleaned and then dry it through a suction removal step, steam cleaning step, and drying / sterilization step. However, the method of Patent Document 1 has a problem in that the suction removal step, steam cleaning step, and drying / sterilization step are performed using separate equipment, which makes the preparation and work complicated, and it is not easy to efficiently and effectively treat the object to be treated.

[0006] The clothing bleaching device and method of Patent Document 2 can bleach clothing by immersing the clothing in a chemical solution containing an oxidizing agent and irradiating the clothing with light. However, the method of Patent Document 2 has problems in that it requires a chemical solution, and since the clothing is only immersed in the chemical solution, insoluble stains cannot be removed, making it difficult to bleach stains covered with insoluble stains.

[0007] The present disclosure provides a clothing treatment device and a clothing treatment method that include a moisture supplying device that supplies moisture to an object to be treated, a suction device that sucks and removes moisture adhering to the object to be treated, and a light irradiation device that irradiates light onto the object to be treated, and that efficiently and effectively treats clothing on the object to be treated. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The clothing treatment device of the present disclosure includes a moisture supplying device having a spray outlet and supplying moisture to an object to be treated, a suction device having a suction port and suctioning moisture adhering to the object to be treated, a light irradiating device having an irradiation port and irradiating the object to be treated with light, and a head unit having the spray outlet, suction port, and irradiation port adjacent to each other, and the suction port is arranged behind the spray outlet in the moving direction of the head unit. The moisture supplying device includes a water supply tank for storing the moisture to be supplied, and a supply pipe and a water supply pump communicating with the spray outlet to supply the moisture from the water supply tank, The suction device has a drain tank that stores the moisture to be sucked, and a suction pipe and a suction fan that communicate with the suction port and guide air together with the moisture to the drain tank.

[0009] In addition, the clothing processing method of the present disclosure includes, in the above-mentioned clothing processing device, a cleaning process that performs a cleaning function of supplying moisture to the object to be processed by a moisture supplying device and suctioning and removing moisture adhering to the object to be processed by a suction device, and a light irradiation process that performs a light irradiation function of irradiating the object to be processed with light from a light irradiation device, and the cleaning process and light irradiation process are performed in a predetermined order. Effect of the Invention

[0010] The clothing treatment device and clothing treatment method disclosed herein enable clothing treatment to be performed efficiently and effectively on the object to be treated. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of a clothing processing device according to a first embodiment; [Diagram 2] Schematic diagram of a base unit of a clothing treatment device according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 3] 1 is a schematic diagram of a head unit of a clothing processing device according to a first embodiment; [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of another head unit of the clothing processing device according to the first embodiment; [Figure 5A] FIG. 1 is a side view of a head unit of a clothing processing device according to a first embodiment. [Figure 5B] FIG. 1 is a front view of a head unit of a clothing processing device according to a first embodiment; [Figure 5C] FIG. 2 is a front view of a contact surface between a head unit of the clothing treatment device and an object to be treated in the first embodiment; [Figure 6A] A side view of a head unit of a clothing processing device according to a second embodiment. [Figure 6B] FIG. 11 is a front view of a head unit of the clothing processing device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 6C] FIG. 11 is a front view of a contact surface between a head unit of a clothing treatment device and an object to be treated in a second embodiment; [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is a front view of a head unit of the clothing processing device according to the third embodiment. [Figure 8]FIG. 13 is a front view of a head unit of a clothing processing device according to another embodiment; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] (The knowledge and other information that formed the basis of this disclosure) At the time when the inventors came up with the idea of ​​this disclosure, the main function of a steamer was basically to remove wrinkles from clothes, and the function of removing dirt from clothes was limited. For example, there was a technology in which a steamer had a cleaner configuration that sucked in air, and particulate dirt attached to the surface of the fabric was sucked in and removed. There was also a technology in which, like a steam cleaner, steam was sprayed onto moisture or oil that had soaked into floors and carpets, and then sucked and removed it.

[0013] However, these techniques cannot easily remove dirt that has soaked into parts of clothing, and so a cleaning technique has been disclosed in which dirt and mites attached to objects to be treated, such as clothing, are removed in a suction removal process using a suction machine and a steam cleaning process using high-temperature steam, and then dried in a drying and sterilizing process using infrared radiation, as in Patent Document 1. However, the inventors discovered a problem with the technique in Patent Document 1 in that the suction removal process, steam cleaning process, and drying and sterilizing process are performed using separate equipment, making preparations and operations cumbersome, and so the subject of the present disclosure was formed in order to solve this problem.

[0014] Furthermore, because conventional cleaning techniques using a steam cleaning process and a suction removal process are unable to remove pigment stains, a clothing bleaching device and clothing bleaching method have been disclosed in which clothing is bleached by immersing the clothing in a chemical solution in a soaking tank and irradiating the clothing with light, as in Patent Document 2. However, the inventors discovered problems with the method of Patent Document 2, such as the need for a chemical solution, and the fact that insoluble stains cannot be removed because the clothing is merely immersed in the chemical solution, making it difficult to bleach stains covered with insoluble stains, and thus the subject of the present disclosure has been constituted in order to solve these problems.

[0015] Therefore, the present disclosure provides a clothing treatment device that includes a head unit that contacts the object to be treated such as clothing, a moisture supply device, a suction device, and a light irradiation device that irradiates the object to be treated with infrared light or the like. Also, a clothing treatment method is provided that includes a cleaning process that supplies moisture to the object to be treated and performs a cleaning function of sucking and removing moisture attached to the object to be treated, and a light irradiation process that performs a light irradiation function of irradiating the object to be treated with light. This allows the clothing treatment such as washing and bleaching to be performed efficiently and effectively on the object to be treated.

[0016] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, more detailed explanation than necessary may be omitted. For example, detailed explanation of already well-known matters or duplicate explanation of substantially the same configuration may be omitted. This is to avoid the following explanation becoming more redundant than necessary and to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art.

[0017] 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.

[0018] (Embodiment 1) 1 to 5C, a clothing processing device 100 according to the first embodiment will be described as an example of a clothing processing device according to the present disclosure. Note that the processing object C to be processed by the clothing processing device 100 is mainly a cloth product such as clothing, and also includes scarves, handkerchiefs, towels, and sheets, and is not particularly limited as long as it is a light, soft, and deformable object of this type.

[0019] [1-1. Functions of the clothing processing device] The clothing processing device 100 has a steamer function, a cleaner function, a steam cleaner function, and a light irradiation function, and is configured so that the user can use these functions in combination. Here, the steamer function is a function that sprays steam to moisten the processing object C, smooth out wrinkles, and dissolve dirt. The cleaner function is a function that sucks up dust and moisture attached to the surface of the processing object C. The steam cleaner function includes the steamer function and the cleaner function, and is a function that sprays steam on dirt that has soaked into the processing object C to dissolve it, and sucks up the dirt together with the moisture. In the following description, the steamer function, the cleaner function, and the steam cleaner function may be collectively referred to as the cleaning function. The light irradiation function is a function that exerts a chemical or physical effect on the processing object C by irradiating it with light. For example, the light irradiation function includes a function that bleaches pigment-based dirt attached to the processing object C and sterilizes bacteria. The light irradiation function also includes a function that dries the processing object C by irradiating it with light.

[0020] [1-2. Configuration of the clothing processing device] The configuration of the clothing processing device 100 will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 3. Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of the clothing processing device 100. Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of the base unit 1 of the clothing processing device 100. Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of the head unit 201 of the clothing processing device 100. As shown in Fig. 1, the left and right (X direction), up and down (Y direction), and front and back (Z direction) are defined based on the object to be processed C.

[0021] The clothing treatment device 100 comprises a base unit 1, a head unit 201 having a contact surface 2a that contacts the object to be treated C, a flexible connection pipe 3 that connects the base unit 1 and the head unit 201, and a moving device 7 that holds the head unit 201 and supports its movement. The main parts of the moisture supplying device 4, the suction device 5, and the control device 6 are provided inside the base unit 1, the head unit 201, and the connection pipe 3. In other words, the clothing treatment device 100 comprises the moisture supplying device 4 and the suction device 5. The moving device 7 is provided in the base unit 1, and the head unit 201 is connected to the connection pipe 3. The clothes processing device 100 holds the unit 201. The clothes processing device 100 has a locking part 9 that locks the processing object C hung on a hanger 8 or the like. The clothes processing device 100 may also include a cabinet 10 that houses the locked processing object C and the moving device 7, or may have an open configuration without the cabinet 10.

[0022] [1-2-1. Configuration of the mobile device] First, the configuration of the moving device 7 will be described with reference to Fig. 1. The moving device 7 includes a holding unit 71 that holds and moves the head unit 201, and left and right rails 72, up and down rails 73, and front and rear rails 74 on which the holding unit 71 can freely move. The left and right rails 72 are fixed to the base unit 1 in parallel in the X direction on the XZ plane. The front and rear rails 74 are provided across the two left and right rails 72, and move in parallel left and right (X direction). The up and down rails 73 are provided perpendicular to the front and rear rails 74, and move front and rear (Z direction).

[0023] The holding unit 71 is movably provided on the upper and lower rails 73, and holds the head unit 201 so that the orientation of the head unit 201 does not become unstable around all three axes of XYZ. The moving device 7 can freely move the head unit 201 left and right (X direction), up and down (Y direction), and front and back (Z direction) by combining the movements of these rails. The holding unit 71, the upper and lower rails 73, and the front and back rails 74 may be configured to include a drive unit (not shown) that is a combination of a motor and gears, and the movement of the head unit 201 may be automatically controlled by the control device 6. The moving device 7 may be configured to hold the head unit 201 so that the orientation does not change, while being free to allow the user to move it in the front and back, up and down, left and right directions as desired. The clothing processing device 100 may not be configured to include the moving device 7. It is also possible to consider a form in which the clothing processing device 100 can process clothing at any part of the processing target C by the user holding and moving the head unit 201.

[0024] [1-2-2. Configuration of the moisture supply device] Next, the configuration of the moisture supplying device 4 will be described with reference to Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. The moisture supplying device 4 includes a water supply tank 41, a water supply pump 42, a steam generating section 43 having a heater 44, a supply pipe 45, and an outlet 46. The moisture supplying device 4 supplies moisture such as steam from the base unit 1 to the head unit 201, and ejects steam from the outlet 46. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 2, the water supply tank 41, the water supply pump 42, and the steam generating section 43 are provided in the base unit 1. The water supply tank 41 is configured to be detachable.

[0025] 3, a nozzle 46 through which water heated in the steam generating section 43 turns into steam and is ejected is provided on the contact surface 2a of the head unit 201. The contact surface 2a is the tip surface where the head unit 201 comes into contact with the treatment target C. A supply pipe 45 is connected in communication from the steam generating section 43 to the nozzle 46. The supply pipe 45 is housed in the connection pipe 3 and includes an ejection flow path 45a in the head unit 201. The configuration of the steam generating section 43 is not particularly limited, and the heater 44 may be configured as a sheath heater or the like.

[0026] An auxiliary heating unit 47 for heating the steam supplied from the steam generating unit 43 may be provided in the ejection flow path 45a in the head unit 201. This makes it possible to reheat the ejected steam.

[0027] 4, the clothing treatment device 100 may be modified so that the steam generating unit 43 is provided in the head unit 202. In this case, the clothing treatment device according to the modification is configured so that water in the water supply tank 41 is sent to the steam generating unit 43 in the head unit 202 through a supply pipe 45 from a water supply pump 42 provided in the base unit 1.

[0028] [1-2-3. Configuration of the suction device] Next, the configuration of the suction device 5 will be described with reference to Figures 2 and 3. The suction device 5 includes a drainage tank 51, a suction fan 52, a suction port 53, a draw-in suppression unit 54, a suction pipe 55, and an exhaust port 56. The suction device 5 generates negative pressure to suck in moisture adhering to the treatment target C together with air. Specifically, as shown in Figure 2, the drainage tank 51 and the suction fan 52 are provided in the base unit 1.

[0029] 3, suction port 53 is provided on contact surface 2a of head unit 201, and suction pipe 55 is provided to communicate between suction port 53 and drainage tank 51. Suction port 53 is disposed to be behind jet outlet 46 with respect to the movement direction of head unit 201 (arrow A in FIG. 3). In other words, head unit 201 is provided such that jet outlet 46 and suction port 53 are adjacent to each other vertically and suction port 53 is above jet outlet 46. Suction pipe 55 is housed in connection pipe 3, and includes a suction flow path 55a in head unit 201.

[0030] Further, a draw suppression section 54 that suppresses the drawing (drawing) of the object to be treated C into the suction device 5 is provided in the suction flow path 55a. The draw suppression section 54 is made of a coarse mesh that does not draw in the object to be treated C.

[0031] The drain tank 51 provided in the base unit 1 is configured to be removable. The drain tank 51 has a trap function that separates moisture from air that is sucked in together with the moisture. For this reason, a baffle plate 51a that efficiently separates moisture from the sucked air may be provided inside the drain tank 51. The configuration of the baffle plate 51a is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the baffle plate 51a is provided so that the air flowing into the drain tank 51 collides with the baffle plate to generate a turbulent flow, as shown in FIG. 2. Also, for example, a hydrophobic filter may be provided near the inlet of the drain tank 51.

[0032] A suction fan 52 that sucks in the air from which moisture has been separated is provided in communication with the drainage tank 51. An exhaust port 56 that exhausts the air that has passed through the suction fan 52 is provided on the side of the base unit 1. A filter 57 that captures dust that has flowed in together with the suctioned air is provided in the exhaust port 56.

[0033] [1-2-4. Configuration of the light irradiation device] Next, the light irradiation device 80 will be described. Light emitted from the light irradiation device 80 is irradiated from the head unit 201 to the object C to be treated. The light irradiation device 80 is preferably configured to be able to select or combine multiple wavelengths and irradiate them using, for example, an LED light source. The clothing processing device 100 can bleach pigmented stains attached to the object C to be treated depending on the wavelength of the light it irradiates. In addition, the clothing processing device 100 can sterilize (or remove) germs attached to the object C to be treated. The clothing processing device 100 can also dry and illuminate the object C to be treated.

[0034] The configuration of the light irradiation device 80 will be described with reference to FIG. 3. The light irradiation device 80 includes an irradiation port 81. The irradiation port 81 is provided on the contact surface 2a of the head unit 201, and is attached so that light irradiated from the light irradiation device 80 is irradiated from the irradiation port 81 to the processing object C. The light irradiation device 80 may be composed of one light source or multiple light sources. Although not shown, the light irradiation device 80 may be configured to include a means for concentrating, diffusing, reflecting, or refracting light, such as a lens, so that the light irradiated from the irradiation port 81 sufficiently reaches a required range of the processing object C.

[0035] As shown in Fig. 4, the clothing processing device 100 may be modified so that the light irradiation device 80 is provided in the base unit 1, and the light irradiation device 80 and the irradiation port 81 are connected by an optical transmission path 82 capable of transmitting light. In this case, the clothing processing device according to the modification is configured so that light from the light irradiation device 80 provided in the base unit 1 is irradiated onto the processing target C from the irradiation port 81 of the head unit 202 through the optical transmission path 82. As a result, the light irradiation device 80 By providing this in the base unit 1, the head unit 202 can be made smaller and lighter.

[0036] [1-2-5. Head unit configuration] Fig. 5A is a side view of the head unit 201. Fig. 5B is a front view of the head unit 201. Fig. 5C is a front view of the contact surface between the head unit 201 and the object to be processed C, viewed from the same direction as Fig. 5B.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 5A to FIG. 5C, the head unit 201 is connected to the upper and lower jet nozzles 46 and suction ports 53 such that the jet flow passages 45a and suction flow passages 55a are inclined downwards toward the rear. That is, the suction flow passages 55a are formed to be inclined downwards along the suction direction from the suction port 53. Each flow passage is formed to face downwards, and the jet flow passages 45a are on the front side and the suction flow passages 55a are on the rear side, and the two are arranged in parallel in the front and rear direction. With this arrangement, the front-to-rear dimension D of the head unit 201 becomes relatively large, but the air flow at the jet nozzles 46 and suction ports 53 is rectified and becomes approximately uniform. Then, the dirty water is smoothly sucked in without stagnation in the suction flow passages 55a, and the dirty water can be prevented from flowing back from the suction port 53 and reattaching to the clothes. The suction port 53 is configured to be arranged behind the jet nozzle 46 with respect to the moving direction (arrow A) of the head unit 201. That is, the suction port 53 and the ejection port 46 are disposed vertically adjacent to each other, and are provided in the head unit 201 such that the suction port 53 is above the ejection port 46 .

[0038] Moreover, irradiation port 81 is configured to be arranged rearward and near suction port 53 with respect to the movement direction (arrow A) of head unit 201. That is, irradiation port 81 and suction port 53 are vertically adjacent to each other, and are provided in head unit 201 such that irradiation port 81 is above suction port 53.

[0039] The opening width of the suction port 53 may be configured to be equal to or wider than the opening width of the jet port 46 (L2 in FIG. 5C). This allows the moisture supplied to the treatment object C from the jet port 46 to be sufficiently sucked through the suction port 53, as described below.

[0040] Furthermore, the width L1 of the irradiation port 81 may be configured to be equal to or wider than the opening width L2 of the ejection port 46 and the suction port 53. This allows the light irradiation function to be effective on the range where the cleaning function has been performed, as described below.

[0041] [1-2-6. Configuration of the control device] Next, the configuration of the control device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0042] The control device 6 includes a control unit 61, a connection line 64, a power switch 65, a function setting switch 66a, and a hand switch 67. The control device 6 controls, for example, the water supply pump 42, the steam generating unit 43, the suction fan 52, the moving device 7, and the light irradiating device 80, and executes the operation of the clothing processing device 100.

[0043] The control device 6 may have a power switch 65, a function setting switch 66a, etc. provided on the base unit 1, and a hand switch 67 for turning on / off all of the operations of the clothing processing device 100 set by the function setting switch 66a at once provided on the head unit 201.

[0044] The function setting switch 66a is used by the user to set the operation of the clothing processing device 100. In this embodiment, the clothing processing device 100 is provided with four operation modes, namely, a steamer function, a cleaner function, a steam cleaner function, and a function for linking the steam cleaner function with a light irradiation function, and is configured to be switched by the function setting switch 66a. In addition to the four operation modes, the function setting switch 66a is also configured to link the steamer function with the light irradiation function. In the clothes processing device 100 of the present embodiment, the function setting switch 66a can set at least the cooperation function between the steam cleaner function and the light irradiation function.

[0045] Although not shown, the clothing processing device 100 may be provided with a second function setting switch. The second function setting switch is configured to switch whether or not to irradiate light from the light irradiation device 80. This allows the user to set only the light irradiation function for the processing target C.

[0046] For example, the clothing processing device 100 may focus on the light irradiation function on heavily soiled areas. The clothing processing device 100 may heat the processing object C with infrared rays or the like by performing the light irradiation function before performing the cleaning function, thereby enhancing the dirt removal effect of the cleaning function. In addition, the clothing processing device 100 may efficiently perform the bleaching operation on the processing object C from which the dirt has been removed by performing the light irradiation function after performing the cleaning function.

[0047] The control device 6 may be configured to include a timer (not shown) and to cause the light irradiation device 80 to perform light irradiation and stop the light irradiation after a predetermined time has elapsed. This allows the clothing processing device 100 to stop the light irradiation when the user forgets to stop the light irradiation device 80 after finishing using the light irradiation function.

[0048] The connection line 64 connects the control unit 61, the connection line 64, the power switch 65, the function setting switch 66a, the hand switch 67, the water supply pump 42, the steam generating unit 43, the suction fan 52, the moving device 7, and the light irradiation device 80 so that the control device 6 controls the operation of the clothing processing device 100.

[0049] [1-3. Operation of the clothing treatment device] The operation and function of the laundry processing device 100 configured as above will be described below.

[0050] The user sets the object C to be treated on the locking part 9 of the clothing treatment device 100. The user also fills the water supply tank 41 with water, attaches the water supply tank 41 to the base unit 1, turns on the power switch 65, and sets the clothing treatment device 100 to a desired function using the function setting switch 66a. The clothing treatment device 100 moves the head unit 201 to the part of the object C to be treated by the movement device 7, and performs clothing treatment such as washing and bleaching as described below.

[0051] When the user turns off the power switch 65, the control device 6 controls the moving device 7 to return the head unit 201 to a predetermined position. This allows the user to remove the object C to be treated from the clothing treatment device 100. The user may also discard the wastewater stored in the drain tank 51, clean the inside, and reinstall it in the base unit 1.

[0052] [1-3-1. Cleaning process for steamer function] The operation of the laundry processing device 100 when performing a cleaning process in the steamer function will be described.

[0053] When the user operates the power switch 65 to turn on and the function setting switch 66a to set the steam function, the control unit 61 controls the water supplying device 4 to drive the water supply pump 42 of the water supplying device 4 and supply the water in the water supply tank 41 to the steam generating unit 43. The control unit 61 then energizes the steam generating unit 43 to heat the heater 44. The steam generating unit 43 heats the supplied water to generate steam. The clothing processing device 100 instantly When the steam generating unit 43 is heated to a degree that the steam can be turned into water vapor and sprayed out, the steam generating unit 43 becomes usable. The generated water vapor expands in volume all at once, passes through the supply pipe 45, and is forcefully sprayed out of the spray nozzle 46 of the head unit 201, and is supplied to the object C to be treated as high-temperature moisture.

[0054] The sprayed water adheres to the object C to be treated. If water-soluble dirt such as salt from human sweat or food colorings or proteins is attached to the object C to be treated, these will dissolve in the attached water. The water vapor is also at a high temperature and will condense on the surface of the object C to be treated. As a result, moisture is supplied to the object C to be treated, and the temperature of the object C to be treated rises due to the heat of condensation. If oil such as human sebum is attached to the object C to be treated, the temperature of the object C to be treated rises to 37°C or higher, causing the sebum components to dissolve and disperse in the attached water. In this way, dirt attached to the object C to be treated will dissolve in the supplied water and become easier to remove from the object C to be treated.

[0055] When the user operates the function setting switch 66a to set a function other than the steamer function, the control unit 61 controls the water supply device 4 to stop the water supply pump 42 and the heater 44. This stops the generation of water vapor, and the water supply operation from the nozzle 46 of the head unit 201 is stopped.

[0056] In addition, the clothing processing device 100 may perform processing such as removing wrinkles from the processing target C using the steam function.

[0057] [1-3-2. Cleaning process of the cleaner function] The operation of the laundry processing device 100 when performing the cleaning process in the cleaner function will be described.

[0058] When the power switch 65 is turned on by the user and the function setting switch 66a is set to the cleaner function, the control unit 61 controls the suction device 5 and drives the suction fan 52 to perform a suction operation. The suction fan 52 creates a negative pressure at the suction port 53 of the head unit 201 to suck in moisture and air. The sucked moisture and air flow into the drain tank 51 through the suction pipe 55. In the drain tank 51, moisture is separated from the sucked air by the baffle plate 51a, and the moisture is stored in the drain tank 51 together with the dirt components. The air from which the moisture has been separated is discharged from the exhaust port 56 via the suction fan 52. Dust that reaches the exhaust port 56 without containing moisture is captured by the filter 57. In this way, the dirt attached to the treatment object C is dissolved in the supplied moisture and removed from the treatment object C.

[0059] When the user operates the function setting switch 66a to set a function other than the cleaner function, the control unit 61 controls the suction device 5 to stop the suction fan 52 and stop the suction operation. This stops the suction of moisture and air from the suction port 53 of the head unit 201.

[0060] In addition, the clothing processing device 100 may perform a process of sucking up dust and the like attached to the processing target C in the cleaner function.

[0061] [1-3-3. Steam cleaner function cleaning process] The operation of the laundry processing apparatus 100 when performing a cleaning process in the steam cleaner function will be described.

[0062] When the power switch 65 is turned on and the function setting switch 66a is set to the steam cleaner function by the user, the laundry processing device 100 simultaneously performs the above-mentioned cleaning process of the steamer function and the cleaning process of the cleaner function. 7, the moisture supplying device 4, and the suction device 5 are controlled to move the head unit 201 in the direction of the arrow A to change the contact area with the object C, and to supply and suction moisture almost simultaneously. In this way, the clothing processing device 100 can wash the object C in one processing by first contacting the spray nozzle 46 with the object C, and then contacting the suction port 53. Also, the clothing processing device 100 can shorten the time that the object C is wet by successively contacting the spray nozzle 46 and then the suction port 53 with the object C.

[0063] In this way, the dirt that has dissolved in the supplied moisture and become easily removed from the object C is sucked in together with the moisture. This allows the clothing processing device 100 to remove water-soluble dirt and oil-soluble dirt adhering to the object C. Also, since the object C is not left wet for a long period of time, the spread of dirt can be suppressed. Furthermore, when the object C is hung on the hanger 8, the weight of the object C can be suppressed from causing the object C to lose its shape. The object C may be fixed in place by a method not shown.

[0064] When the user operates the function setting switch 66a to set a function other than the steam cleaner function, the clothing processing device 100 stops the water supply operation from the outlet 46 and the suction from the suction port 53.

[0065] Note that "performing the moisture supplying operation and the suctioning operation simultaneously" includes the case where the suctioning operation is started after the start of the moisture supplying operation so that the object C is not left in a wet state for a long period of time, i.e., the case where the suctioning operation is started between the start and end of the moisture supplying operation. In other words, in this embodiment, the clothing processing device 100 is configured so that the suctioning device 5 sucks moisture while the moisture supplying device 4 is supplying moisture.

[0066] [1-3-4. Light irradiation function and light irradiation processing] The light irradiation function may be capable of selecting or combining a plurality of wavelengths to irradiate. This includes a plurality of types of light irradiation treatment. The wavelengths in the plurality of types of light irradiation treatment will be described below.

[0067] For example, if the wavelength of the light irradiated from the light irradiation device 80 is in the UV-A region, the clothing treatment device 100 can effectively fade and bleach pigments such as curcumin and capsanthin by irradiating light. In this case, by excluding the 260 nm wavelength that may cause DNA damage from the light irradiated from the light irradiation device 80, the user can safely use the clothing treatment device 100. In addition, since some proteins and paints fluoresce in the UV-A region, the clothing treatment device 100 can visualize stains that are invisible with visible light by irradiating light. As described above, the clothing treatment device 100 can bleach pigments that cannot be removed by water vapor and visualize invisible stained areas on the treatment target C.

[0068] Furthermore, if the wavelength is in the UV-B or UV-C region, the clothing treatment device 100 can kill germs and mites on the treatment object C by irradiating the light.

[0069] Furthermore, if the wavelength is in the visible light region, the clothing processing device 100 can illuminate the cleaning area of ​​the processing object C by irradiating the light, making it easier to see. For example, when cleaning the processing object C in a dark place such as inside the housing of the clothing processing device 100, the user can easily check the cleaning area. Furthermore, the clothing processing device 100 can irradiate stains that can be discolored by light in the visible light region with light in the visible light region, and can discolor and bleach the stains without using ultraviolet wavelengths.

[0070] Furthermore, if the wavelength is in the infrared region, the clothing treatment device 100 can heat the cleaning area of ​​the treatment object C by irradiating the light, improving the dirt removal effect of the cleaning function. Furthermore, the clothing treatment device 100 can dry and sterilize the treatment object C by increasing the temperature.

[0071] The operation of the clothing processing device 100 when performing light irradiation processing in the light irradiation function will be described. When the user operates the power switch 65 to be ON, the function setting switch 66a to be set to the light irradiation function, and further the settings according to the above-mentioned actions are made, the control unit 61 controls the light irradiation device 80 to make the light source emit light at a predetermined frequency. Then, the light from the light source is irradiated onto the processing target C.

[0072] When the user operates the function setting switch 66a to set a function other than the light irradiation function, the control unit 61 controls the light irradiation device 80 to stop the light emission from the light source. This stops the irradiation of the light to the processing object C.

[0073] [1-3-5. Coordination of steam cleaner function and light irradiation function] The operation of the clothes processing device 100 when performing the cooperation process between the steam cleaner function and the light irradiation function will be described. When the power switch 65 is turned on by the user and the function setting switch 66a is set to the cooperation function between the steam cleaner function and the light irradiation function, the clothes processing device 100 performs the cleaning process and the light irradiation process of the steam cleaner function in a predetermined order.

[0074] That is, the clothing processing device 100 uses the control unit 61 to control the moving device 7, the moisture supplying device 4, the suction device 5, and the light irradiating device 80 to first bring the spray nozzle 46 into contact with the treatment object C, then the suction port 53, and then the irradiation port 81. In this way, the clothing processing device 100 can perform cleaning and light irradiation treatments on the treatment object C while moving the head unit 201 to change the contact area with the treatment object C.

[0075] Specifically, the control unit 61 brings the nozzle 46 of the head unit 201 into close contact with (or close to) the treatment object C, and causes the water vapor and moisture to adhere to it. Then, the control unit 61 moves the head unit 201 in a sliding manner in the direction of arrow A while keeping it in close contact with the treatment object C, so that the suction port 53 comes to the part where the water vapor and moisture have adhered. As a result, the dirt adhering to the treatment object C is dissolved by the water vapor, the dissolved dirt is sucked in together with the moisture, and the moisture containing the dirt passes through the suction pipe 55 and is stored in the drainage tank 51.

[0076] Next, the control unit 61 continues to move the head unit 201 in the direction of the arrow A so that the irradiation port 81 is located at the portion where the dirt has been sucked by the suction port 53. In this way, the clothing processing device 100 performs a cleaning process on the processing target C and then a light irradiation process.

[0077] Furthermore, when the user operates the function setting switch 66a to set it to a function other than the combination of the steam cleaner function and the light irradiation function, the clothing processing device 100 stops the water supply operation from the outlet 46, the suction from the suction port 53, and the light irradiation by the light irradiation device 80.

[0078] In this way, the light irradiation function allows the clothing processing device 100 to perform a predetermined light irradiation process after the cleaning process. Since the clothing processing device 100 performs the light irradiation process after the cleaning process, the clothing processing device 100 can efficiently and effectively process the clothing on the processing target C. Furthermore, since the clothing processing device 100 simultaneously performs the cleaning process and the light irradiation process, the time required for clothing processing can be shortened compared to when the processes are performed separately.

[0079] In addition, it is considered that the light irradiation performance of the light irradiation device 80 changes due to heat generated during irradiation. Since the irradiation port 81 of the clothing processing device 100 is provided near the suction port 53, the clothing processing device 100 may be configured to cool the light irradiation device 80 by the airflow sucked in from the suction port 53 when performing the coordinated processing of the steam cleaner function and the light irradiation function. In this way, the clothing processing device The clothing processing device 100 can stabilize the light irradiation function of the light irradiation device 80 and efficiently and effectively perform clothing processing on the processing target C. Note that even when the cleaning function and the light irradiation function are performed simultaneously in cooperation with each other, the clothing processing device 100 may cool the light irradiation device 80 by the airflow sucked from the suction port 53 to stabilize the light irradiation function.

[0080] The clothing processing device 100 also includes a period during which the cleaning process and the light irradiation process are performed simultaneously, so that clothing processing of the processing target C can be performed efficiently and effectively.

[0081] Note that "performing the cleaning process and the light irradiation process simultaneously" includes the case where the light irradiation process starts after the start of the cleaning process. That is, in this embodiment, the clothing processing device 100 is configured to perform the light irradiation process during the cleaning process. The clothing processing device 100 may also be configured to perform the light irradiation process before the start of the cleaning process. The clothing processing device 100 may also be configured to continue the light irradiation process even after the cleaning process is completed.

[0082] [1-4. Effects] As described above, in this embodiment, the clothing processing device 100 includes the moisture supply device 4 having the outlet 46 and supplying moisture to the object C to be processed, the suction device 5 having the suction port 53 and suctioning the moisture adhering to the object C to be processed, the light irradiating device 80 having the irradiation port 81 and irradiating the object C with light, and the head unit 201 in which the outlet 46, the suction port 53 and the irradiation port 81 are provided adjacent to each other. The suction port 53 is configured to be arranged behind the outlet 46 with respect to the moving direction of the head unit 201. The moisture supply device 4 includes a water supply tank 41 for storing moisture to be supplied, a supply pipe 45 and a water supply pump 42 that communicate with the outlet 46 and supply moisture from the water supply tank 41, and the suction device 5 includes a drainage tank 51 for storing the moisture to be sucked, and a suction pipe 55 and a suction fan 52 that communicate with the suction port 53 and guide air together with moisture to the drainage tank 51.

[0083] With this configuration, the clothing processing device 100 can efficiently and effectively perform clothing processing such as cleaning and bleaching on the processing target C by performing the cleaning function and the light irradiation function.

[0084] In addition, the clothing processing device 100 may be configured such that the irradiation port 81 is arranged behind the suction port 53 in the direction in which the head unit 201 moves.

[0085] With this configuration, the clothing processing device 100 performs the light irradiation function after performing the cleaning function, so that clothing processing for the processing target C can be performed efficiently and effectively.

[0086] In addition, the clothing processing device 100 may have the irradiation port 81 provided near the suction port 53.

[0087] With this configuration, when the clothing processing device 100 simultaneously performs the steam cleaner function (or cleaner function) and the light irradiation function, it can stabilize the light irradiation function of the light irradiation device 80 and efficiently and effectively perform clothing treatment on the treatment object C.

[0088] The clothing processing device 100 may also include a moving device 7 that moves the head unit 201 by bringing it into contact with the object C to be processed.

[0089] With this configuration, the clothing processing device 100 can efficiently and effectively perform clothing processing on the processing target C by moving the head unit 201 using the moving device 7 and performing the cleaning function and the light irradiation function.

[0090] In addition, the irradiation area of ​​the light irradiated from the light irradiation device 80 is the UV-A area, the UV-B area, It may include at least one of the UV-C range, the visible light range, or the infrared range.

[0091] In this way, the clothing processing device 100 can bleach pigmented stains attached to the treatment object C. The clothing processing device 100 can also sterilize (or remove) germs attached to the treatment object C. The clothing processing device 100 can also dry and illuminate the treatment object C.

[0092] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the clothing processing method includes a cleaning process in which moisture is supplied to the processing object C by the moisture supplying device 4 and moisture adhering to the processing object C is sucked and removed by the suction device 5 in the above-mentioned clothing processing device 100, and a light irradiation process in which a light irradiation function is performed in which light is irradiated from the light irradiation device 80 to the processing object C, and the cleaning process and the light irradiation process are performed in a predetermined order.

[0093] According to this method, the clothing processing device 100 can efficiently and effectively process clothing on the processing target C by performing the cleaning process and the light irradiation process in a predetermined order.

[0094] The clothing processing device 100 may also include a period during which the cleaning process and the light irradiation process are performed simultaneously.

[0095] With this method, the clothing processing device 100 can perform the cleaning process and the light irradiation process on the processing target C simultaneously, thereby efficiently and effectively processing the clothing.

[0096] (Embodiment 2) Hereinafter, the clothing processing device 100 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 6A to 6C. The clothing processing device 100 in the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the positions where the light irradiation device 80 and the irradiation port 81 are provided. The other configurations, operations, and effects are the same as those in the first embodiment. The differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

[0097] [2-1. Head unit configuration] Fig. 6A is a side view of the head unit 203. Fig. 6B is a front view of the head unit 203. Fig. 6C is a front view of the contact surface between the head unit 203 and the object to be processed C, viewed from the same direction as Fig. 6B. As shown in Figs. 6A to 6C, the irradiation port 81 is configured to be arranged forward near the ejection port 46 with respect to the moving direction (arrow A) of the head unit 203. That is, the irradiation port 81 and the ejection port 46 are adjacent to each other vertically, and the irradiation port 81 is provided in the head unit 201 so as to be below the ejection port 46.

[0098] [2-2. Coordination of steam cleaner function and light irradiation function] In this configuration, the operation of the clothing processing device 100 when performing a coordinated process between the steam cleaner function and the light irradiation function will be described.

[0099] The clothing processing device 100 uses the control unit 61 to control the moving device 7, the moisture supplying device 4, the suction device 5, and the light irradiating device 80, and first brings the irradiation port 81 into contact with the treatment object C, then the spray nozzle 46, and then the suction port 53. In this way, the clothing processing device 100 can perform light irradiation treatment and washing treatment on the treatment object C by moving the head unit 203 in the direction of arrow A to change the contact area with the treatment object C.

[0100] For example, the clothing processing device 100 can heat and easily remove dirt from the processing object C by irradiating infrared rays from the light irradiation device 80, and then clean the processing object C by the steam cleaner function. This can improve the dirt removal effect by the steam cleaner function. The light emitting device 80 emits visible light to allow the user to easily confirm the location to be cleaned by the steam cleaner function.

[0101] In this way, by having the light irradiation function, the clothing processing device 100 can perform a predetermined light irradiation process before the cleaning process. Since the clothing processing device 100 performs the light irradiation function before performing the cleaning process, the clothing processing can be performed efficiently and effectively on the processing target C. Furthermore, since the clothing processing device 100 performs the cleaning process and the light irradiation process simultaneously, the time required for the clothing processing can be shortened compared to performing them separately.

[0102] In addition, it is considered that the light irradiation performance of the light irradiation device 80 changes due to heat generated during irradiation. Since the irradiation port 81 is provided near the outlet 46, the clothing processing device 100 may be configured to cool the light irradiation device 80 with a water flow ejected from the outlet 46 when performing a coordinated process of the steam cleaner function and the light irradiation function. In this way, the clothing processing device 100 can stabilize the light irradiation function of the light irradiation device 80 and efficiently and effectively perform clothing processing on the processing object C. Note that, even when performing the steam function and the light irradiation function simultaneously in coordination, the clothing processing device 100 may cool the light irradiation device 80 with a water flow ejected from the outlet 46 and stabilize the light irradiation function.

[0103] [2-3. Effects] As described above, in this embodiment, the clothing processing device 100 includes the moisture supply device 4 having the outlet 46 and supplying moisture to the object C to be processed, the suction device 5 having the suction port 53 and suctioning the moisture adhering to the object C to be processed, the light irradiating device 80 having the irradiation port 81 and irradiating the object C with light, and the head unit 203 in which the outlet 46, the suction port 53 and the irradiation port 81 are provided adjacent to each other. The suction port 53 is configured to be arranged behind the outlet 46 with respect to the moving direction of the head unit 203. The moisture supply device 4 includes a water supply tank 41 for storing moisture to be supplied, a supply pipe 45 and a water supply pump 42 communicating with the outlet 46 and supplying moisture from the water supply tank 41, and the suction device 5 includes a drainage tank 51 for storing the moisture to be sucked, and a suction pipe 55 and a suction fan 52 communicating with the suction port 53 and guiding air together with moisture to the drainage tank 51.

[0104] With this configuration, the clothing processing device 100 can efficiently and effectively perform clothing processing such as cleaning and bleaching on the processing target C by performing the cleaning function and the light irradiation function.

[0105] In addition, the clothing processing device 100 is configured so that the irradiation port 81 is arranged in front of the outlet 46 in the movement direction of the head unit 203.

[0106] With this configuration, the clothing treatment device 100 performs the cleaning function after performing the light irradiation function, so that clothing treatment for the treatment object C can be performed efficiently and effectively.

[0107] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the clothing processing method includes a cleaning process in which moisture is supplied to the processing object C by the moisture supplying device 4 and moisture adhering to the processing object C is sucked and removed by the suction device 5 in the above-mentioned clothing processing device 100, and a light irradiation process in which a light irradiation function is performed in which light is irradiated from the light irradiation device 80 to the processing object C, and the cleaning process and the light irradiation process are performed in a predetermined order.

[0108] According to this method, the clothing processing device 100 can efficiently and effectively process clothing on the processing target C by performing the cleaning process and the light irradiation process in a predetermined order.

[0109] (Embodiment 3) Hereinafter, the clothing processing device 100 in the third embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 7. The clothing processing device 100 in the third embodiment differs from the first and second embodiments in the positions where the light irradiation device 80 and the irradiation port 81 are provided. The other configurations, operations, and effects are the same as those in the first and second embodiments. The differences from the first and second embodiments will be mainly described.

[0110] [3-1. Head unit configuration] 7 is a front view of head unit 204. Irradiation port 81 is configured to be arranged near and to the side of ejection port 46 or suction port 53, for example, on the right side, with respect to the movement direction (A1 direction) of head unit 204.

[0111] The clothing processing device 100 first moves the head unit 204 in the vertical direction indicated by the arrow A1, and then moves it in the vertical direction indicated by the arrow A2. Therefore, in FIG. 7, the rows in which the cleaning process has been performed and the rows in which the light irradiation process has been performed are generated one row at a time from right to left.

[0112] The clothing processing device 100 may be configured such that when the head unit 204 is moved, the distance between the arrow A1 and the arrow A2 is approximately equal to the opening width of the irradiation port 81, the ejection port 46, and the suction port 53. This allows the clothing processing device 100 to appropriately maintain the distance between the row where the cleaning process has been performed and the row where the light irradiation process has been performed, and to efficiently and effectively perform clothing processing on the processing target C.

[0113] [3-2. Effects] As described above, in this embodiment, the clothing processing device 100 includes the moisture supply device 4 having the outlet 46 and supplying moisture to the object C to be processed, the suction device 5 having the suction port 53 and suctioning the moisture adhering to the object C to be processed, the light irradiating device 80 having the irradiation port 81 and irradiating the object C with light, and the head unit 204 in which the outlet 46, the suction port 53 and the irradiation port 81 are provided adjacent to each other. The suction port 53 is configured to be arranged behind the outlet 46 with respect to the moving direction of the head unit 204. The moisture supply device 4 includes a water supply tank 41 for storing moisture to be supplied, a supply pipe 45 and a water supply pump 42 communicating with the outlet 46 and supplying moisture from the water supply tank 41, and the suction device 5 includes a drainage tank 51 for storing the moisture to be sucked, and a suction pipe 55 and a suction fan 52 communicating with the suction port 53 and guiding air together with moisture to the drainage tank 51.

[0114] With this configuration, the clothing processing device 100 can efficiently and effectively perform clothing processing such as cleaning and bleaching on the processing target C by performing the cleaning function and the light irradiation function.

[0115] Further, the irradiation port 81 is configured to be arranged on the side of the ejection port 46 or the suction port 53 with respect to the moving direction of the head unit 204 .

[0116] With this configuration, the clothing processing device 100 of the third embodiment can avoid arranging the irradiation port 81 behind the ejection port 46 (or in front of the suction port 53) in the moving direction of the head unit 204. Therefore, the clothing processing device 100 can reduce the moisture supplied from the ejection port 46 to the object C to be treated from adhering to the irradiation port 81 or entering the light irradiation device 80. This stabilizes the light irradiation function of the clothing processing device 100, and allows clothing processing of the object C to be performed efficiently and effectively.

[0117] In addition, in the clothing treatment device 100 of the first and second embodiments, the head units 201 and 203 tend to be long because the ejection port 46, the suction port 53, and the irradiation port 81 are arranged in the same direction as the movement direction of the head units 201 and 203. In contrast, in the clothing treatment device 100 of the third embodiment, the ejection port 46 and the suction port 53 are arranged in the same direction as the movement direction of the head unit 204. Since the irradiation port 81 is arranged to the side of the head unit 204, the length of the head unit 204 can be prevented from becoming too long.

[0118] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the clothing processing method includes a cleaning process in which moisture is supplied to the processing object C by the moisture supplying device 4 and moisture adhering to the processing object C is sucked and removed by the suction device 5 in the above-mentioned clothing processing device 100, and a light irradiation process in which a light irradiation function is performed in which light is irradiated from the light irradiation device 80 to the processing object C, and the cleaning process and the light irradiation process are performed in a predetermined order.

[0119] According to this method, the clothing processing device 100 can efficiently and effectively process clothing on the processing target C by performing the cleaning process and the light irradiation process in a predetermined order.

[0120] (Other embodiments) As described above, the first to third embodiments have been described as examples of the technology disclosed in the present application. However, the technology in the present disclosure is not limited to these, 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 to third embodiments to create new embodiments.

[0121] Therefore, other embodiments will be exemplified below.

[0122] In the first to third embodiments, the clothing processing device 100 in which the suction port 53 and the discharge port 46 are arranged in the same direction as the moving direction of the head unit has been described as an example of the clothing processing device. The clothing processing device 100 may have the suction port 53 and the discharge port 46 arranged in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the head unit.

[0123] 8 is a front view of a head unit 205 in another embodiment. The ejection ports 46 are arranged on the side near the suction port 53, for example, on the right side, with respect to the movement direction (A1 direction) of the head unit.

[0124] The clothing processing device 100 first moves the head unit 205 in the vertical direction indicated by the arrow A1, and then moves it in the vertical direction indicated by the arrow A2. Therefore, in FIG. 8, the line in which the moisture supplying operation was performed, the line in which the suction operation was performed, and the line in which the light irradiation process was performed are generated one line at a time from the right to the left.

[0125] In addition, in Figures 7 and 8, the clothing processing device 100 is configured so that the irradiation port 81 is located to the right of the outlet 46 or the suction port 53 with respect to the movement direction of the head unit (direction A1), but it may also be configured to be located to the left of the outlet 46 or the suction port 53.

[0126] In addition, a plurality of irradiation ports 81 may be provided, and the positions described in the above embodiment may be combined and arranged. In this way, the clothing processing device 100 may perform a light irradiation process as a pre-processing and post-processing of a cleaning process in one clothing processing of the processing object C. In addition, a plurality of light irradiation devices 80 and irradiation ports 81 may be provided, and the positions described in the above embodiment may be combined and arranged. In this way, the clothing processing device 100 may operate different types of light irradiation functions by the plurality of light irradiation devices 80 in one clothing processing of the processing object C, and each may exhibit a different light irradiation effect.

[0127] (Additional Note) The above description of the embodiments discloses the following techniques.

[0128] (Technology 1) A moisture supplying device having a jet outlet for supplying moisture to the object to be treated; A suction device having a suction port and configured to suck moisture adhering to the object to be treated; a light irradiation device having an irradiation port and irradiating the object to be treated with light; a head unit in which the ejection port, the suction port, and the irradiation port are provided adjacent to each other, the suction port is configured to be arranged behind the ejection port with respect to a moving direction of the head unit, the water supply device includes a water supply tank that stores water to be supplied, a supply pipe that is connected to the outlet and supplies water from the water supply tank, and a water supply pump; The suction device is a clothing processing device having a drain tank that stores the moisture to be sucked in, and a suction pipe and a suction fan that communicate with the suction port and guide air together with the moisture to the drain tank.

[0129] With this configuration, the clothing treatment device can efficiently and effectively perform clothing treatment such as washing and bleaching on the treatment object by performing the cleaning function and the light irradiation function.

[0130] (Technology 2) A clothing processing device as described in Technology 1, wherein the irradiation port is configured to be arranged behind the suction port in the direction of movement of the head unit.

[0131] With this configuration, the clothing treatment device performs the light irradiation function after performing the cleaning function, so that clothing treatment can be performed efficiently and effectively on the treatment object.

[0132] (Technology 3) A clothing processing device as described in Technology 1, wherein the irradiation port is configured to be arranged in front of the outlet in the direction of movement of the head unit.

[0133] With this configuration, the clothing treatment device performs the cleaning function after performing the light irradiation function, so that clothing treatment can be performed efficiently and effectively on the treatment object.

[0134] (Technology 4) A clothing processing device as described in Technology 1, wherein the irradiation port is configured to be arranged to the side of the outlet or the suction port in the direction of movement of the head unit.

[0135] With this configuration, the clothing treatment device can avoid arranging the irradiation port behind the jet port (or in front of the suction port) in the direction of movement of the head unit. This allows the clothing treatment device to reduce moisture supplied from the jet port to the object to be treated from adhering to the irradiation port or entering the irradiation device. This stabilizes the light irradiation function of the clothing treatment device, and allows efficient and effective clothing treatment of the object to be performed. Furthermore, the clothing treatment device can prevent the head unit from becoming longer than in a configuration in which the jet port, suction port, and irradiation port are arranged in the same direction as the movement direction of the head unit.

[0136] (Technology 5) The clothing processing device according to any one of Techniques 1 to 4, further comprising a moving device that moves the head unit by contacting it with the object to be processed.

[0137] With this configuration, the clothing treatment device can efficiently and effectively treat clothing items by moving the head unit and performing the cleaning function and light irradiation function.

[0138] (Technology 6) The clothing treatment device according to any one of Techniques 1 to 5, wherein the irradiation region of the light irradiated from the light irradiation device includes at least one of the UV-A region, the UV-B region, the UV-C region, the visible light region, and the infrared region.

[0139] This allows the clothing treatment device to bleach pigmented stains on the object to be treated, kill bacteria on the object to be treated, and dry and illuminate the object to be treated.

[0140] (Technology 7) The clothing processing device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects of the present invention is a cleaning process in which the moisture is supplied to the object to be treated by the moisture supplying device, and the moisture adhering to the object to be treated is sucked and removed by the suction device; A light irradiation process that performs a light irradiation function of irradiating the object to be treated with light from the light irradiation device, A clothing processing method, comprising carrying out the cleaning process and the light irradiation process in a predetermined order.

[0141] With this method, the clothing treatment device can efficiently and effectively perform clothing treatments such as washing and bleaching on the items to be treated by performing the washing process and the light irradiation process in a predetermined order.

[0142] (Technology 8) The clothing processing method described in Technology 7, wherein the clothing processing device includes a period during which the cleaning process and the light irradiation process are performed simultaneously.

[0143] With this method, the clothing treatment device can efficiently and effectively treat the clothing on the treatment object by simultaneously performing a cleaning process and a light irradiation process on the treatment object. [Industrial Applicability]

[0144] The present disclosure is applicable to a clothing treatment device that removes dirt and the like from objects to be treated other than clothing. Specifically, the present disclosure is applicable to items to be washed, such as curtains, drapes, carpets, rugs, and other floor coverings, as well as tatami mats, sofas, and the like. [Explanation of symbols]

[0145] 1 Base unit 2a Contact surface 3 Connecting Pipe 4 Moisture supply device 5 Suction device 6. Control device 7. Mobile Devices 8 Hanger 9 Locking part 10 Cabinet 41 Water tank 42 Water Pump 43 Steam generation section 44 Heater 45 Supply pipe 45a Ejection channel 46 spout 47 Auxiliary heating section 51 Drainage tank 51a Baffle plate 52 Suction fan 53 Suction port 54 Retraction suppression section 55 Suction tube 55a Suction channel 56 Exhaust port 57 Filters 61 Control section 64 connecting lines 65 Power Switch 66a Function setting switch 67 Hand switch 71 Holding part 72 Left and right rails 73 Upper and lower rails 74 Front and rear rails 80 Light irradiation device 81 Irradiation port 82 Optical Transmission Line 100 Clothes treatment device 201, 202, 203, 204, 205 Head Unit

Claims

1. A moisture supplying device having a jet outlet for supplying moisture to the object to be treated; A suction device having a suction port and configured to suck moisture adhering to the object to be treated; a light irradiation device having an irradiation port and irradiating the object to be treated with light; a head unit in which the ejection port, the suction port, and the irradiation port are provided adjacent to each other, the suction port is configured to be arranged behind the ejection port with respect to a moving direction of the head unit, the water supply device includes a water supply tank that stores water to be supplied, a supply pipe that is connected to the outlet and supplies water from the water supply tank, and a water supply pump; The suction device includes a drainage tank for storing the moisture to be sucked, and a suction pipe and a suction fan that communicate with the suction port and guide air together with the moisture to the drainage tank. Clothes treatment device.

2. The irradiation port is configured to be arranged behind the suction port with respect to the moving direction of the head unit. The clothing treatment device according to claim 1.

3. The irradiation port is configured to be arranged in front of the ejection port with respect to the moving direction of the head unit. The laundry treatment device according to claim 1.

4. The irradiation port is configured to be arranged to the side of the ejection port or the suction port with respect to the moving direction of the head unit. The laundry treatment device according to claim 1.

5. a moving device that moves the head unit in contact with the object to be processed; The clothing treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The irradiation region of the light irradiated from the light irradiation device includes at least one of the UV-A region, the UV-B region, the UV-C region, the visible light region, and the infrared region; The clothing treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

7. The clothing processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, a cleaning process in which the moisture is supplied to the object to be treated by the moisture supplying device, and the moisture adhering to the object to be treated is sucked and removed by the suction device; A light irradiation process that performs a light irradiation function of irradiating the object to be treated with light from the light irradiation device, The cleaning treatment and the light irradiation treatment are carried out in a predetermined order. How to process clothes.

8. The method for treating clothes according to claim 7 , further comprising a period during which the clothes treating device simultaneously performs the cleaning process and the light irradiation process.

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