Clothes treatment equipment

Abstract

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention relates to a clothing processing device comprising: a cabinet; an inner case provided inside the cabinet and providing a storage space for storing clothing; a machine chamber provided in communication with the inner case and equipped with a heater for generating steam to be supplied to the inner case and a compressor for generating hot air to be supplied to the inner case; a through-hole provided through the inner case to communicate with the machine chamber and allowing the hot air and steam generated in the machine chamber to flow into the interior of the inner case; and a hat processing device provided inside the inner case and communicating with the through-hole and supplying the hot air or steam to a hat, wherein the hat processing device comprises: a body portion provided in communication with the through-hole and providing a space through which the hot air or steam flows; and a hat fixing portion provided in communication with the body portion, supporting the interior of the hat, and discharging the hot air or steam to the hat.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a clothing treating device, and more particularly to a clothing treating device capable of sterilizing hats. [Background technology]

[0002] Generally, a clothing treatment device is a concept that includes a washing machine that wets clothing with water to form a compress and then removes foreign matter through the chemical action of detergent and physical action such as drum rotation, and a dryer that dries the dampened clothing using hot air and steam.

[0003] However, in recent years, clothing care machines have emerged that keep dry clothes comfortable and clean without wetting them. These clothing care machines supply steam or hot air to the clothes while they are hung up, deodorizing the clothes and performing a refresh process that dries or sterilizes the clothes.

[0004] Such clothes care machines are also capable of selectively adding fragrance to clothes, and in recent years have become an important part of clothes treatment devices, along with washing machines and dryers.

[0005] According to Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2020-0057545, a conventional clothing processing device includes a cabinet that forms the exterior and an inner case that is provided inside the cabinet and in which clothing is hung.

[0006] The clothing treatment device may include a circulation duct at a lower part of the inner case for circulating air inside the inner case, a heat exchanger provided in the circulation duct for exchanging heat with the air, and a compressor for supplying high-temperature refrigerant to the heat exchanger. When the compressor is driven, hot air is supplied to the inner case, thereby raising the temperature inside the inner case and drying or sterilizing the clothes.

[0007] Meanwhile, there is a need to dry or sterilize not only clothes but also hats. In this regard, according to Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0014454, a hat washing device is detachably attached to a steam generator, and the hat is treated with steam.

[0008] However, the hat washing device requires a separate device for generating steam, which makes it difficult to install within the clothing treating device.

[0009] Furthermore, the size of the hat that can be hung on the hat washing device is limited, and there is also the problem that it is difficult to wash small sized hats.

[0010] Therefore, there is a need for a clothes treating device that can wash hats using hot air or steam generated by the clothes treating device.

[0011] Furthermore, there is a need to provide a clothing treatment device that can wash hats regardless of the size of the hat. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0012] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a clothes treating device capable of sterilizing hats using steam or hot air generated in a machine chamber.

[0013] An object of the present invention is to provide a clothing treating device that can sterilize hats by supplying steam or hot air to them regardless of the size or shape of the hat.

[0014] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a clothing treatment device that is detachable within an inner case, thereby increasing user convenience. [Means for solving the problem]

[0015] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a clothing processing device comprising: a cabinet; an inner case provided inside the cabinet and providing a storage space for storing clothes; a machine chamber provided in communication with the inner case and equipped with a heater for generating steam to be supplied to the inner case and a compressor for generating hot air to be supplied to the inner case; a through-hole provided through the inner case to communicate with the machine chamber and allowing the hot air and steam generated in the machine chamber to flow into the inner case; and a hat processing device provided inside the inner case and communicating with the through-hole and supplying the hot air or steam to a hat, wherein the hat processing device comprises (comprises; constitutes; constructs; sets; encloses; contains; contains; has) a body portion provided in communication with the through-hole and providing a space through which the hot air or steam flows, and a hat fixing portion provided in communication with the body portion, supporting the inside of the hat, and discharging the hot air or steam to the hat.

[0016] The hat fixing part may be configured to expand in volume by hot air or steam flowing into the inside of the hat from the body part.

[0017] The hat fixing part may include a fixing body that supports the hat and whose volume changes depending on the amount of hot air or steam flowing in from the body part, and a fixing communication hole formed in the fixing body and configured to supply the hot air or steam to the inside of the hat.

[0018] The body portion may further include an internal duct communicating with the through-hole and the cap fixing portion, for guiding the hot air or steam to flow to the cap fixing portion.

[0019] The internal duct may include an inlet communicating with the through-hole and configured to allow the hot air or steam discharged from the through-hole to flow into the internal duct.

[0020] The body may further include a support seated on a bottom surface of the inner case and supporting the internal duct.

[0021] The support part may include a support bottom surface forming a lower surface, and a support leg rotatably provided on the support bottom surface and seated on a bottom surface of the inner case.

[0022] The support legs may be provided so as to be retractable from the support bottom surface toward the bottom surface of the inner case.

[0023] The cap may further include a cover portion provided on an upper portion of the body portion and on which the cap is seated, the cover portion having a portion formed therethrough and including a cover communication hole provided to communicate the internal duct with the cap fixing portion, and a lead provided movably on the body portion and selectively blocking the cover communication hole.

[0024] The body portion may include a support body that supports the internal duct, and a guide rail formed by a protruding portion of the support body, the guide rail being configured to guide movement of the lead.

[0025] The body portion may be selectively coupled to or separated from the through-hole, and the cap processing device may be detachably mounted on the inner case.

[0026] The device may further include a coupling portion configured to penetrate the body portion and couple the body portion to the through hole.

[0027] The clothing processing device is characterized in that the coupling portion includes a coupling spring provided in the body portion so as to be compressible by a user, and a coupling hook connected to the coupling spring and provided so as to be selectively coupled to the through hole, and when the coupling spring is compressed, the coupling hook is separated from the through hole.

[0028] The inner case may further include a storage hook that protrudes from the inner surface of the inner case and on which the cap treating device is seated.

[0029] The cap handling device may further include a storage hook recessed into the body portion to be seated on the storage hanger. [Effects of the Invention]

[0030] The present invention has the advantage that the hats can be sterilized using steam or hot air generated in the machine room.

[0031] The present invention has the effect of being able to sterilize hats by supplying steam or hot air to them regardless of the size or shape of the hat.

[0032] The present invention has the effect of increasing user convenience by providing a cap processing device that can be attached and detached inside an inner case. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0033] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing the appearance of a clothing processing device according to the present invention; [Figure 2] 3 is a view showing the lower part of the inner case of the clothing processing device of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 3] 1 is a diagram showing the structure of the machine chamber of the clothing processing device of the present invention. [Figure 4] A diagram showing the structure of the machine chamber base of the clothing processing device of the present invention. [Figure 5] 1 is a diagram showing the structure of a circulation duct of a clothing treatment device according to the present invention. [Figure 6] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating the shape of a circulation duct of the clothing treatment device of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the circulation duct. [Figure 8] 3 is a diagram showing the structure of the air discharge section 323 of the clothing processing device of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 9] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing the structure of a base cover of the clothing treatment device of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the structure of an outside air duct. [Figure 11] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the flow of air flowing through the circulation duct. [Figure 12] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an installation structure of a steam supply unit. [Figure 13] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a detailed structure of a steam supply unit. [Figure 14] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a hat treatment device of a clothing treatment device of the present invention. [Figure 15] FIG. 2 is a top view of the cap processing device. [Figure 16] 4A and 4B are diagrams showing a detailed structure of a support part of the cap processing device. [Figure 17] 4A and 4B are diagrams showing a detailed structure of a cover part of the cap processing device. [Figure 18] 4A and 4B are diagrams showing the detailed structure of an internal duct of the cap processing device. [Figure 19] 3A and 3B are diagrams showing detailed structures of a coupling portion, a lead, and a cap fixing portion of the cap processing device. [Figure 20] 10 is a view showing a structure in which the cap processing device is coupled to the inner case; FIG. [Figure 21] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a detailed structure of the lead. [Figure 22] 10A to 10C are diagrams showing the process of movement of the lead. [Figure 23] 10 is a cross-sectional view of the cap processing device when the cap processing device is stored inside the inner case. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0034] Hereinafter, the embodiments disclosed herein will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this specification, the same or similar components in different embodiments will be designated by the same or similar reference numerals, and their descriptions will supersede the initial description. As used herein, the singular expression "a," "an," or "an" includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, in describing the embodiments disclosed herein, if a detailed description of related publicly known technology is deemed to obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein, that detailed description will be omitted. Furthermore, please note that the accompanying drawings are intended to facilitate understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein and should not be construed as limiting the technical ideas disclosed herein.

[0035] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the appearance of a clothing processing device 1 of the present invention.

[0036] Referring to FIG. 1( a ), the clothing treatment device of the present invention may include a cabinet 100 that forms an exterior, and a door 20 that is rotatably coupled to the cabinet 100 .

[0037] The door 20 may include a main body 21 that forms the front surface of the cabinet 100, and an installation body 22 that extends from one side of the main body 21 and on which a display that displays information about the clothing treatment device can be installed.

[0038] The installation body 22 may be provided to form a step 23 from the main body 21 toward the rear of the cabinet 100 .

[0039] Meanwhile, at least a portion of the installation body 22 may be disposed behind the main body 21 so as to overlap in the front-rear direction, so that the step 23 can serve as a handle.

[0040] The installation body 22 may be made of a different material or color from the main body 21. The installation body 22 may also be made of a translucent material that allows light emitted from the display to pass through.

[0041] 1(b), an inner case 200 having a storage space 220 for storing clothes may be provided inside the cabinet 100. The inner case 200 may have an opening 210 at the front for allowing clothes to enter and exit, and the opening 210 may be closed by the door 20.

[0042] The inner case 200 may be made of a plastic resin, or a reinforced plastic resin that is resistant to air at a temperature higher than room temperature or heated air (hereinafter referred to as hot air), steam, or moisture.

[0043] The inner case 200 may be configured so that its height is greater than its width, thereby allowing the clothes to be accommodated in the accommodation space 220 without being folded or wrinkled.

[0044] The clothing disposal device 1 of the present invention may include a hanging portion 500 in the storage space 220 of the inner case 200 on which clothing can be hung.

[0045] The hanging part 500 is provided on the upper surface of the inner case 200 and may include a hanger part 510 for hanging clothes.

[0046] When the clothes are hung on the hanger unit 510, the clothes can be arranged in a floating state within the receiving space 220.

[0047] Meanwhile, the hanging part 500 may further include a pressure part 520 coupled to the inner surface of the door 20 to fix the clothes.

[0048] The hanger unit 510 may be provided in a rod shape arranged along the width direction of the inner case 200 and configured to support a hanger on which clothes are hung. Alternatively, as shown in the drawings, the hanger unit 510 may be provided in a hanger shape so that clothes can be hung directly on it.

[0049] The clothing treatment device of the present invention may further include a vibration unit that vibrates the hanger unit 510 to remove foreign matter such as fine dust adhering to the clothing.

[0050] The hanging unit 500 may include a pressure unit 520 that is provided on the door 20 and pressurizes and fixes the garment. The pressure unit 520 may include a support unit 522 that is fixed to the inner surface of the door 20 and supports one side of the garment, and a compression unit 521 that pressurizes the garment supported by the support unit 522.

[0051] The pressing portion 521 may be provided to move toward or away from the support portion 522. For example, the pressing portion 521 may be provided on the support portion 522 or the inner surface of the door 20 so as to be rotatable.

[0052] As a result, the compression part 521 and the support part 522 can pressurize both sides of the clothing to remove wrinkles in the clothing and form the intended creases.

[0053] The clothing treatment device of the present invention may include a machine room 300 in which various devices are installed that can supply one or more of hot air and steam to the storage space 220 and purify or dehumidify the air outside the cabinet 100.

[0054] The machine chamber 300 is disposed separate from or partitioned from the inner case 200, but may be configured to communicate with the inner case 200.

[0055] The machine chamber 300 may be disposed below the inner case 200. As a result, when hot air and steam having a low specific gravity are supplied to the inner case 200, the hot air and steam can be naturally supplied to the clothes.

[0056] The machine room 300 may include a heat supply unit 340 that supplies hot air to the inside of the inner case 200. The heat supply unit 340 may be configured as a heat pump system or as a heater that directly heats air with electrical energy.

[0057] When the heat supply unit 340 is configured as a heat pump system, it may be configured to dehumidify and heat the air discharged from the inner case 200 again and supply the dehumidified and heated air to the inner case 200. The detailed configuration will be described later.

[0058] Meanwhile, a water supply tank 30 for supplying water to the steam supply unit 800 and a drainage tank 40 for collecting condensed water condensed in the heat supply unit 340 may be provided in front of the machine room 300 .

[0059] The water supply tank 30 and the drainage tank 40 can be detachably provided in front of the machine chamber 300. This allows the clothing treatment device 1 of the present invention to be freely installed without being restricted by a water supply source or a drainage source.

[0060] Meanwhile, a drawer 50 that can be pulled out forward and has a separate storage space may be further provided in the front of the machine chamber 300. The drawer 50 may store a steam generator or an iron.

[0061] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the bottom surface of the inner case of the clothing processing device of the present invention.

[0062] The machine chamber 300 may include a steam supplier 800 for supplying steam to the inside of the inner case 200. The steam supplier 800 may be configured to directly supply steam to the inside of the inner case 200. A detailed structure thereof will be described later.

[0063] For this purpose, the inner case 200 may have a plurality of through holes 230 penetrating one surface thereof and communicating with the machine chamber 300 .

[0064] Through the through-holes 230, air in the accommodating space 220 can be supplied to the machine room 300, and at least one of hot air and steam generated in the machine room 300 can be supplied to the accommodating space 200.

[0065] The through-holes 230 may include an inlet hole 231 that penetrates the lower surface of the inner case 200 and through which air inside the inner case 200 is discharged or sucked into the machine chamber 300, and an outlet hole 232 that penetrates the lower surface of the inner case 200 and through which hot air generated in the machine chamber 300 is discharged.

[0066] The discharge hole 232 may be disposed biased toward the rear surface of the lower surface of the inner case 200. For example, the discharge hole 232 may be disposed obliquely to the ground between the lower surface or the rear surface of the inner case 200 and directed toward the hanger part 510.

[0067] In addition, the inlet hole 231 may be disposed biased toward the front of the lower surface of the inner case 200. Thus, the inlet hole 231 may be disposed away from the outlet hole 232.

[0068] The through hole 230 may include a steam hole 233 to which steam generated in the steam supplier 800 is supplied. The steam hole 233 may be disposed on one side of the discharge hole 232.

[0069] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the structure of the machine chamber of the laundry processing device of the present invention.

[0070] FIG. 3(a) shows the machine room 300 as seen from the front, and FIG. 3(b) shows the machine room 300 as seen from the rear.

[0071] Inside the machine chamber 300, components may be arranged to supply hot air to the clothing treatment space, circulate air within the clothing treatment space, supply steam to the clothing treatment space, and purify the air outside the cabinet.

[0072] The machine room 300 may include a base 310 having a space for supporting or installing various devices. The base 310 may provide an area where various devices are installed.

[0073] The base part 310 may be provided with a circulation duct 320 through which air introduced from the outside of the inner case 200 or the cabinet 100 moves.

[0074] The circulation duct 320 may be provided in the form of a case with an open top, and some components of the heat supply unit 340 may be installed inside the circulation duct 320.

[0075] When the heat supply unit 340 is configured as a heat pump system, the circulation duct 320 may include heat exchangers 341 and 342, which will be described later, and a compressor 342 that supplies high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant to the heat exchangers.

[0076] The heat exchangers 341 and 342 are housed in the circulation duct 320 and may cool and dehumidify the air flowing through the circulation duct 320, or may heat the air to generate hot air.

[0077] When the circulation duct 320 is configured to draw air from the outside of the cabinet 100, an external air duct 370 for drawing external air may be installed in front of the circulation duct 320.

[0078] The circulation duct 320 is provided to communicate with the outside air duct 370 and can be provided to selectively draw in outside air.

[0079] The water supply tank and the drainage tank may be detachably coupled to the front surface of the circulation duct 320. The water supply tank 3 and the drainage tank 4 may be disposed on the upper part of the outside air duct 370.

[0080] The circulation duct 320 may be configured to be connected to the base part 310, or may be configured integrally with the base part 310. For example, the base part 310 and the circulation duct 320 are manufactured by injection molding.

[0081] The machine room 300 may include a base cover 360 configured to communicate the circulation duct 320 with the inlet hole 231 .

[0082] The base cover 360 may be coupled to an upper portion of the circulation duct 320 and configured to guide the air drawn in through the inlet 231 into the circulation duct 320 .

[0083] The base cover 360 may cover an upper surface of the circulation duct 320 to prevent the air inside the circulation duct 320 from being discharged to the outside. The lower part of the base cover 360 and the upper surface of the circulation duct 320 may form one surface of a flow path of the circulation duct 320.

[0084] The base cover 360 may include an inlet 362 connecting the inlet hole 231 and the circulation duct 320. The inlet 362 may be configured in a duct shape and may serve as an intake duct for sending air from inside the inner case 200 to the circulation duct 320.

[0085] The machine chamber 300 may include a steam supplier 800 connected to the water tank 3, which receives water, generates steam, and supplies the steam to the inner case 200. The steam supplier 800 may be disposed by being seated on the upper part of the base cover 360.

[0086] The steam supply unit 800 may be disposed behind the inlet unit 362 .

[0087] The machine room 300 may include a fan installation unit 350 configured to communicate between the circulation duct 320 and the inner case 200. The fan installation unit 350 may include a blower fan 353 that provides power for moving air in one direction inside the circulation duct 320, and a fan housing 351 that houses the blower fan 353 and is coupled to or extended from the circulation duct 320.

[0088] The fan installation unit 350 may include an exhaust duct 352 configured to communicate the circulation duct 320 with the exhaust hole 232 .

[0089] The exhaust duct 352 may be provided extending from the fan housing 351 toward the exhaust hole 232 with a cross section corresponding to the area of ​​the exhaust hole 232 .

[0090] As a result, the air inside the inner case 200 flows in through the base cover 360, passes through the circulation duct 320, and then passes through the fan installation part 350 and is supplied back into the inner case 200.

[0091] Meanwhile, the base part 310 may include a compressor installation part 313 in which the compressor 342 is installed to supply refrigerant to the heat exchangers 341 and 343. The compressor installation part 313 may be disposed outside the circulation duct 320.

[0092] In addition, the base unit 310 may be provided with a control unit or control panel C for controlling the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0093] The base part 310 may include a control part installation part 313 that forms a space in the lower part of the circulation duct 320 into which the control part C is inserted.

[0094] The control unit C may be configured to control all electronically controlled components such as the compressor 342, the steam supply unit 800, and the blower fan 353.

[0095] The control unit C is inserted into and supported by the base unit 310, thereby absorbing vibrations and shocks applied to the control unit C. In addition, the control unit C is disposed close to all electronic components, thereby minimizing the occurrence of control errors such as noise.

[0096] Furthermore, a steam supply unit is disposed at the upper part of the circulation duct 320, and a control unit C is disposed at the lower part of the circulation duct 320. Therefore, the circulation duct 320 may be configured as a straight duct between the steam supply unit 800 and the control unit C. This can minimize the flow resistance of air passing through the circulation duct 320.

[0097] The base part 310 may include the circulation duct 320, the outside air duct 370, the steam supply part 800, the control part C, and the heat supply part 340 in a modular form.

[0098] As a result, the base part 310 can be pulled out forward or backward from the machine room 300, facilitating installation and maintenance.

[0099] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the structure of the machine chamber base of the clothes treating device of the present invention.

[0100] FIG. 4(a) is a perspective view of the base portion 310 as seen from the front, and FIGS. 4(b) and 4(c) are perspective views of the base portion 310 as seen from the rear.

[0101] The base 310 may be installed on a base plate that forms the lower surface of the laundry treatment device, and the base 310 itself may form the lower surface of the laundry treatment device.

[0102] The base 310 may include a base bottom 311 that forms a support surface. The base bottom 311 may form the lower surface of the laundry treatment device. The base bottom 311 may also be installed on the upper surface of the bottom surface of the cabinet 100 that forms the lower surface of the laundry treatment device.

[0103] The base 310 may be integrally provided with the circulation duct 320, which forms at least a part of a flow path through which air moves. The circulation duct 320 may be formed by extending upward from the bottom of the base 311.

[0104] The circulation duct 320 may include a duct body 321 extending from the base bottom 311 to form a flow path, a heat exchanger installation portion 3212 providing a space in the duct body 321 for installing an evaporator 341 or a condenser 343, and an air discharge portion 323 provided at the rear of the duct body 321 and discharging air from the duct body 321.

[0105] The air discharge part 323 may be formed in a pipe shape extending rearward from the duct body 321. The diameter of the air discharge part 323 may be smaller than the width of the duct body 321.

[0106] The air discharge part 323 may be connected to the fan housing 351. The air discharged from the air discharge part 323 may be guided into the inner case 200 through the fan housing 351.

[0107] The circulation duct 320 may include an outside air intake portion 322 formed by penetrating the front surface of a duct body 321 .

[0108] The outside air intake part 322 may be provided to communicate with the outside air duct 370. The outside air duct 370 may be seated and supported in front of the outside air intake part 322.

[0109] The circulation duct 320 may include a damper that opens and closes the outside air intake portion 322. By opening and closing the damper, the outside air can be allowed to flow into the circulation duct 320 or blocked.

[0110] The base part 310 may include a compressor installation part 312 that provides a space for installing the compressor 342. The compressor installation part 312 may be formed on one side of the base bottom part 311 or may be formed integrally with the base bottom part 311.

[0111] The compressor installation part 312 may have a protrusion capable of supporting the compressor 342. The compressor installation part 312 may be disposed offset toward the rear of the base part 310. The compressor installation part 312 may be disposed to overlap at least a portion of the air discharge part 323 in the width direction.

[0112] The compressor installation part 312 may be provided with a buffer member for reducing vibration transmitted from the compressor 342. The buffer member may be fixed to the protrusion.

[0113] The base part 310 may include a control unit installation part 313 on which a control unit C is installed. The control unit installation part 313 may be formed between the base bottom part 311 and the circulation duct 320. The control unit installation part 313 may be formed between the base bottom part 311 and a bottom surface of the circulation duct 320. The control unit installation part 313 may be configured in the shape of a duct that is open at either the front or rear end at the bottom of the circulation duct 320.

[0114] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the structure of the circulation duct of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0115] The circulation duct 320 may extend upward from the bottom of the base to form a flow path for air to flow through. The circulation duct 320 may include a heat exchanger installation part 3212 that provides a space for installing an evaporator 341 and a condenser 343. The heat exchanger installation part 3212 may be provided inside the duct body 321.

[0116] The duct body 321 may have an open upper surface, and a condenser 343 and an evaporator 341 may be inserted and installed through the opening of the duct body 321.

[0117] The opening of the duct body 321 can be covered by the base cover 360 , and the base cover 360 and the duct body 321 can form a flow path of the circulation flow path 320 .

[0118] The front surface of the duct body 321 may be spaced rearward from the front end of the base bottom 311 .

[0119] As a result, the base bottom 311 can secure a support surface 3111 on which one or more of the water supply tank 3, the drainage tank 4, and the outside air duct 370 are installed and supported.

[0120] Meanwhile, the heat supply unit 340 may include an evaporator 341, which is a heat exchanger installed inside the circulation duct 320 and cools and dehumidifies the air flowing into the circulation duct 320, a condenser 343, which is a heat exchanger that heats the air that has passed through the evaporator 341 to form hot air, a compressor 342, which is installed outside the circulation duct 320 and supplies a refrigerant to the condenser 343 to exchange heat with the air, and an expansion valve 344, which expands and cools the refrigerant that has passed through the condenser 343.

[0121] Meanwhile, since the duct body 321 is integrally formed with the base part 310, the height of the heat exchanger installation part 3212 can be further ensured, and the heights of the condenser 343 and the evaporator 341 can also be increased.

[0122] As a result, the width of the condenser 343 and the evaporator 341 in the front-to-rear direction can be reduced, and the number of refrigerant pipes passing through the condenser and the evaporator can be reduced, which has the effect of reducing the flow loss of air passing through the condenser and the evaporator.

[0123] Meanwhile, the sum of the lengths of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 may be shorter than the length of the heat exchanger installation part 3212. Thus, the length of the heat exchanger installation part 3212 in the front-rear direction may be equal to or less than half the length of the duct body 321.

[0124] Therefore, since the heat exchanger installation part 3212 can be sufficiently spaced from the outside air intake part 322, a sufficient space can be secured for the outside air and the air inside the inner case 200 to flow into the circulation duct 320.

[0125] Meanwhile, the inside of the duct body 321 may include an installation partition 3211 that separates the heat exchanger installation part 3212 from the outside. The installation partition 3211 may be provided to protrude from a side surface of the duct body 321 to support the front of the evaporator 341.

[0126] In addition, the duct body 321 may be extended rearward by increasing its width based on the installation partition wall 3211 .

[0127] As a result, the width of the heat exchanger installation portion 3212 may be greater than half the width of the base portion 310. Also, the width of the circulation duct 320 may be greater than half the width of the base portion 310.

[0128] The width of the condenser 343 and the width of the evaporator 341 may also be greater than half the overall width of the base portion 310 .

[0129] As described above, by ensuring the widths of the condenser 343 and the evaporator 341, there is an effect that a sufficient heat exchange capacity can be ensured.

[0130] In addition, the fan housing 350 may be disposed to overlap the condenser 343 or the evaporator 341 in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the air that has passed through the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 can flow into the fan housing 350 without bending its flow path. That is, the air that has flowed into the circulation duct 320 does not bend its flow path while moving to the fan housing, which minimizes flow loss.

[0131] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the shape of the circulation duct of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0132] The base part 310 may be formed by integrally molding the base bottom part 311 and the circulation channel 320 through injection molding.

[0133] The mold for molding the inner surface of the duct body 321 can be removed by being pulled upward from inside the duct body 321. At this time, to facilitate the removal of the mold, the wall surface of the duct body 321 may be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the mold removal direction.

[0134] The width of the lower surface 321a of the duct body 321 may be greater than the width of the upper surface 321b of the duct body 321.

[0135] Specifically, the distance between the opposing wall surfaces of the duct body 321 may be increased as it moves away from the base bottom 311. The distance between the left and right sides of the opposing circulation channels may be increased along the mold removal direction, which facilitates mold removal.

[0136] Meanwhile, the air discharge part 323 may include an air extension pipe 3231 extending from the rear of the duct body 321 with a decreasing diameter or width, and an air discharge pipe 3232 extending from the air extension pipe 3231 in the shape of a pipe with a uniform diameter and having a hollow 3233 therein. The air extension pipe 3231 functions as a nozzle and can increase the speed of the discharged air.

[0137] In addition, the mold for forming the air discharge part 323 can be removed as shown in the above drawing. It can be pulled forward from the inside of the air discharge part 323 toward the inside of the circulation channel 320 and then removed toward the upper open surface of the circulation channel 320. In this process, the mold can be formed with a structure that makes it easy to pull out.

[0138] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the circulation duct.

[0139] The installation partition 3211 may be protruded inward from the inner wall of the duct body 321, or may be formed by recessing the outer wall of the circulation duct inward.

[0140] The heat exchanger installation part 3212 may be formed between the heat exchanger installation partition 3211 and the air discharge part 323 .

[0141] The mold for forming the air discharge part 323 can be removed by pulling it out to the front of the air discharge part 323 and then pulling it out upward. When the mold for forming the air discharge part 323 is pulled out to the front from inside the air discharge part 323, it is necessary to prevent it from interfering with the heat exchanger installation partition wall. To this end, the design dimensions of the air discharge part 323 can be adjusted.

[0142] Specifically, when molding the air exhaust portion 323, a mold for molding the front side and a mold for molding the rear side based on the parting line 3233 of the air exhaust portion 323 in the drawing may be provided separately. Accordingly, the molds may be removed in different directions. The mold for molding the portion located in front based on the parting line of the air exhaust portion 323 may be pulled forward, and the mold for molding the portion located in the rear based on the parting line of the air exhaust portion 323 may be pulled backward.

[0143] That is, in order to prevent the mold being pulled forward from interfering with the heat exchanger installation partition wall during the pulling process, distance 1 (323a) in the drawing may be smaller than distance 2 (321c). Distance 1 (323a) may refer to the distance between the parting line of air discharge part 323 and the front end of air discharge part 323. Distance 1 (323a) may also refer to the distance between the parting line of air discharge part 323 and the rear opening of the circulation duct. Distance 2 (321c) may refer to the distance between the front end of air discharge part 323 and the heat exchanger installation partition wall. Distance 2 (321c) may also refer to the distance between the rear opening of the circulation duct and heat exchanger installation partition wall 3211.

[0144] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the structure of the air discharge section 323 of the clothing processing device of the present invention.

[0145] The base portion 310 may include an air outlet portion 323 that discharges treated air toward a fan housing.

[0146] The air discharge part 323 may be provided inside the circulation duct 320 or may communicate between the duct body 321 and the fan housing 350. The air discharge part 323 may have a bell mouth shape, which reduces air flow loss and improves air circulation efficiency.

[0147] The air exhaust pipe 3232 of the air exhaust part 323 is provided in a pipe shape, and in the mold removal process based on the parting line 3233, the mold disposed in front of the parting line 3233 can be pulled forward, and the mold disposed behind the parting line 3233 can be pulled backward.

[0148] The fan installation part 350 may be coupled to and supported by the air exhaust pipe 3232. The fan housing 351 may have a coupling hole coupled to an outer circumferential surface of the air exhaust pipe 3232, and the blower fan 353 may be disposed in the coupling hole.

[0149] The fan housing 351 may include an exhaust duct 352 extending from the outer circumferential surface or outside of the blower fan 353 to the exhaust hole 232 .

[0150] The fan housing 351 and the exhaust duct 352 accommodate the blower fan 353 therein and form a flow path through which air can move.

[0151] A motor for rotating the blower fan 353 may be coupled to and supported on the outside of the fan housing 351 .

[0152] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the structure of the base cover of the clothing processing device of the present invention.

[0153] The base cover 360 may be coupled to an upper surface of the circulation duct 320 to prevent the inside of the circulation duct 320 from being exposed.

[0154] The base cover 360 is coupled to the upper surface of the circulation duct 320 and may include an inlet body 361 that connects the inner case 200 and the circulation duct 320, and a shielding body 363 that extends from the inlet body 361 and shields the circulation duct 320.

[0155] The inflow body 361 may be provided in a duct shape to communicate the inflow hole 231 of the inner case 200 with the inside of the circulation duct 320. The inflow body 361 may be provided to protrude further upward than the shielding body 363.

[0156] The inflow body 361 may be disposed forward of the evaporator 341 so as not to face the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 , and may be disposed forward of the partition wall 3211 .

[0157] The inflow body 361 may serve as an inflow duct that transfers air from the inner case 200 to the circulation duct 320 .

[0158] An inlet 362 through which air in the inner case 200 can pass may be provided inside the inlet body 361 .

[0159] Specifically, the base cover 360 may include a first rib 362a extending along the width direction of the inlet body 361 and a second rib 362b spaced rearward from the first rib 362a and extending along the width direction of the inlet body 361.

[0160] The first rib 362a and the second rib 362b may be provided in parallel. The first rib 362a and the second rib 362b may be provided in the shape of a plate extending vertically, and the height thereof may correspond to the height of the inflow body 361.

[0161] The front end of the inlet body 361 and the first rib 362a may form a first inlet portion 3621, the first rib 362a and the second rib 362b may form a second inlet portion 3623, and the second rib 362b and the rear end of the inlet body 361 may form a third inlet portion 3622.

[0162] The first inlet portion 3621 and the third inlet portion 3622 may have the same area, and the second inlet portion 3623 may have an area smaller than that of the first inlet portion 3621 and the third inlet portion 3622.

[0163] The base cover 360 may include a damper part 364 provided to open and close the inlet 362, and a driver 365 coupled to the damper part 364 to control the opening and closing of the damper part 364.

[0164] The damper part 364 may include a first damper part 3641 provided to open and close the first inlet part 3621 , and a second damper part 3642 provided to open and close the third inlet part 3622 .

[0165] The first damper part 3641 is provided in a plate shape having an area corresponding to the first inlet part 3621 and may be rotatably coupled to both sides of the inlet body 361 inside the first inlet part 3621 .

[0166] The second damper part 3642 is provided in a plate shape having an area corresponding to the third inlet part 3622 and may be rotatably coupled to both sides of the inlet body 361 inside the third inlet part 3622 .

[0167] The second inlet 3623 may be provided with a blocking filter 366 that allows air to pass through but filters out foreign matter such as fine dust and lint.

[0168] The blocking filter 366 may be inserted into the second inlet 3623 to separate the first inlet 3621 and the third inlet 3622. The blocking filter 366 may be disposed to extend from the second inlet 3623 to contact the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320.

[0169] The blocking filter 366 may be a filter capable of filtering out even water, such as a HEPA filter.

[0170] Meanwhile, a shielding member for shielding the second inlet 3623 by inserting the blocking filter 366 may be further coupled to the second inlet 3623 .

[0171] The driving unit 365 may include a motor that supplies power to selectively rotate the first damper unit 364 and the second damper unit 365, and a plurality of gear members that rotate in mesh with the motor to selectively rotate the first damper unit 364 and the second damper unit 365.

[0172] The first inlet 3621 and the third inlet 3622 can be selectively opened by the driving part 365 .

[0173] The air accommodated inside the inner case 200 by the driving part 365 may flow into the inside of the circulation duct 320 along the first inlet part 3621, or may flow into the inside of the circulation duct 320 along the third inlet part 3622.

[0174] Of course, the driving unit 365 may control the first damper unit 3641 and the second damper unit 3642 to open both the first inlet unit 3621 and the third inlet unit 3622, or may control the first damper unit 3641 and the second damper unit 3642 to block both the first inlet unit 3621 and the third inlet unit 3622.

[0175] The driving unit 365 may have any structure as long as it can rotate the first damper unit 3641 and the second damper unit 3642. For example, it may be provided as a combination of a motor, a driving gear rotated by the motor, and a driven gear coupled to the first damper unit and the second damper unit and rotated by the rotation of the driving gear.

[0176] The base cover 360 may include a shielding body 363 extending from the inlet body 361 to shield the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343. The shielding body 363 may be provided in a plate shape.

[0177] The base cover 360 may be detachably coupled to the upper surface of the circulation duct 320 via an inlet hook 3612 extending from the lower surface of the inlet body 361 .

[0178] The circulation duct 320 may have a coupling portion that is detachably coupled to the inlet hook 3612 .

[0179] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the structure of an outside air duct.

[0180] Referring to FIG. 10( a ), the outside air duct 370 may be coupled to the base 310 .

[0181] The outside air duct 370 may be provided to communicate with the outside air intake portion 322 .

[0182] The fresh air duct 370 may include an fresh air damper 373 that opens and closes the fresh air intake portion 322, and an fresh air driver 374 that rotates the fresh air damper 373 and controls the fresh air intake portion 322 to selectively open.

[0183] The external air damper 373 may be provided in a plate shape capable of sealing the external air intake part 322 and may be rotatably coupled to both sides of the external air intake part 322 .

[0184] The outside air driving part 374 is coupled to the outside air duct 370 or the circulation duct 320 and may be provided as an actuator for rotating the outside air damper 373 .

[0185] The fresh air duct 370 may include an extension duct 372 extending forward from the fresh air intake portion 322 in front of the fresh air intake portion 322, and an intake duct 371 extending forward from the extension duct 372 to allow fresh air to flow in.

[0186] The intake duct 371 may be extended from the lower part of the extension duct 372, and a water supply tank 3 and a water drain tank 4 may be disposed on the upper part of the intake duct 371. The water supply tank 3 and the water drain tank 4 may be connected to or seated on the intake duct 371.

[0187] The intake duct 371 may include an outside air port 3711 at one end or a free end through which outside air is taken in, and a partition rib 3712 provided to partition the outside air port 3711 .

[0188] The outside air vent 3711 may be disposed below the door 20 so as not to be blocked by the door 20 .

[0189] The partition rib 3712 may be provided to partition the inside of the air vent 3711 and to prevent foreign objects or the user's body from being introduced.

[0190] Referring to FIG. 10(b), when the outside air driving part 374 rotates the outside air damper 373 to open the outside air intake part 322, the intake duct 371 and the circulation duct 320 can communicate with each other.

[0191] At this time, when the blower fan 352 is driven, air outside the cabinet can be introduced into the circulation duct 320. When the compressor 342 is driven, the outside air is dehumidified while passing through the circulation duct 320 and is then supplied into the inner case 200.

[0192] The door 20 may further include an exhaust port for exhausting air from inside the inner case 200 to the outside and an exhaust damper for selectively opening and closing the exhaust port. The exhaust port may be provided to face the receiving space of the inner case 200.

[0193] This allows the dehumidified air to be discharged from the outlet.

[0194] In addition, the outside air can be filtered while passing through the blocking filter 366 and then discharged to the outside of the cabinet 100 again.

[0195] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the flow of air flowing through the circulation duct.

[0196] Referring to FIG. 11(a), the outside air damper 373 is controlled to block the outside air intake portion 322, the first damper 3641 opens the first inlet portion 3621, and the second damper 3642 blocks the third inlet portion 3622.

[0197] When the blower fan 352 is driven, air inside the inner case 200 flows in through the first inlet 3621 and passes through the blocking filter 366 to be filtered.

[0198] When the compressor 342 is driven, the air that has passed through the blocking filter 366 can be dehumidified and heated while passing through the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 .

[0199] The air that has passed through the heat exchanger passes through the fan installation part 350 and is supplied into the inner case 200 .

[0200] This state may be a state in which steam is not being supplied to the inner case 200. If steam is supplied to the inner case 200, the moisture will wet the blocking filter 366, and the performance of the blocking filter 366 cannot be guaranteed.

[0201] As a result, when the humidity decreases when steam is not supplied to the inner case 200, before steam is supplied inside the inner case 200, or even after steam is supplied inside the inner case 200, the air inside the inner case 200 passes through the first inlet 3641 and the blocking filter 366 to filter out lint and other foreign matter.

[0202] Referring to FIG. 11(b), the outside air damper 373 can be controlled to block the outside air intake portion 322, the first damper 3641 to block the first inlet portion 3621, and the second damper 3642 to open the third inlet portion 3622.

[0203] When the blower fan 352 is driven, air inside the inner case 200 can flow in through the third inlet 3622. Because the third inlet 3622 is provided downstream of the blocking filter 366, the air flowing in through the third inlet 3622 may not pass through the blocking filter 366.

[0204] When the compressor 342 is driven, the air that has passed through the blocking filter 366 can be dehumidified and heated while passing through the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 .

[0205] The air that has passed through the heat exchanger passes through the fan installation part 350 and is supplied into the inner case 200 .

[0206] As a result, when steam is supplied to the inner case 200 or when the humidity inside the inner case 200 is very high, the air in the inner case 200 flows into the third inlet 3622 and is blocked from flowing into the first inlet 3621, thereby preventing the blocking filter 366 from being exposed to moisture.

[0207] Referring to FIG. 11(c), the outside air damper 373 can be controlled to open the outside air intake portion 322, the first damper 3641 to block the first inlet portion 3621, and the second damper 3642 to block the third inlet portion 3622.

[0208] When the blower fan 352 is driven, the air inside the inner case 200 is blocked from flowing into the inlet 362, and only the air outside the cabinet 100 flows into the circulation duct 320 and passes through the blocking filter 366. Thus, foreign matter such as fine dust contained in the outside air can be filtered by the blocking filter 366.

[0209] When the compressor 342 is driven, the air that has passed through the blocking filter 366 can be dehumidified while passing through the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 .

[0210] The air that has passed through the heat exchanger passes through the fan installation part 350 and is supplied into the inner case 200, thereby supplying fresh hot air to the clothes.

[0211] In this case, if the door 20 is provided with a device for discharging the air inside the inner case 200 to the outside, the air outside the cabinet can pass through the blocking filter 366 and the heat supply unit 340 and be discharged in a purified and dehumidified state.

[0212] As a result, in the clothing treatment device of the present invention, the control unit C controls the outside air driving unit 374 and the inflow driving unit 365, and can determine the flow direction of the air inside the inner case 200 and the air outside the cabinet.

[0213] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an installation structure of the steam supply unit.

[0214] The steam supply unit 800 may be seated and supported on the base cover 360 .

[0215] The steam supply unit 800 is seated on the base cover 360 and may include a steam case 810 that stores water for generating the steam.

[0216] The steam supply unit 800 may further include an installation bracket 870 for fixing the steam case 810 to the base cover 360 .

[0217] The installation bracket 870 is coupled to the base cover 360 to fix the steam case 810 .

[0218] The installation bracket 870 may include a lower panel 871 that supports the lower surface of the steam case 810 , and side panels 872 that support both sides of the steam case 810 on the lower panel 871 .

[0219] The installation bracket 870 may further include one or more fixing clips 873 extending from the side panel 872 to prevent the steam case 810 from falling off.

[0220] The fixing clip 873 may be detachably provided on the top or side of the steam case 810 .

[0221] The compressor 342 may be disposed below the steam supply unit 800 .

[0222] The installation bracket 870 may be provided to block heat generated from the compressor 342 or heat generated from the refrigerant compressed in the compressor 342 from being transferred to the steam supplier 800.

[0223] The installation bracket 870 can also prevent the fire from spreading to the steam supply unit 800 if a fire occurs in the compressor 342 .

[0224] Meanwhile, the base cover 360 may include a fastening portion 3631 provided on the shielding body 363 and detachably coupled to the steam supplying portion 800. The fastening portion 3631 may be provided as a structure to be detachably coupled to a protrusion protruding from the lower portion of the steam case 810.

[0225] Therefore, even if a large amount of water is stored inside the steam case 810, the steam case 810 can be stably seated on the base cover 360.

[0226] In addition, since the steam case 810 is disposed above the circulation duct 320 and the distance to the inner case 200 is shorter, condensation of the steam generated in the steam case 810 before it reaches the inner case 200 can be minimized.

[0227] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the detailed structure of the steam supply unit.

[0228] Referring to FIG. 13(a), the steam supply unit 800 may include a steam case 810 capable of receiving and storing water for generating steam, and a heater unit 840 housed in the steam case 810 and heating the water to generate steam.

[0229] The steam case 810 may be provided in the form of a case with an open top, and may be provided to accommodate the heater unit 840 therein.

[0230] The steam supply unit 800 may further include a case cover 820 coupled to the steam case 810 to prevent the heater unit 840 from being exposed to the outside and to prevent the water from leaking out.

[0231] The case cover 820 may be provided with a water level sensor 850 for detecting the water level in the steam case 810 and a steam sensor 860 for detecting the temperature inside the steam case 810 or detecting whether steam is generated inside the steam case 810.

[0232] Referring to FIG. 13( b ), the steam case 810 may include a case body 811 that stores water and provides a space for accommodating a heater unit 840 .

[0233] The case body 811 has an open top, so that various components can be easily installed inside the case body 811 .

[0234] The case body 811 has one side penetrating and includes a heater insertion hole 8111 through which the heater 840 can be inserted or removed.

[0235] The case body 811 may include a recovery pipe 814 capable of discharging water contained therein to the outside.

[0236] The recovery pipe 814 is maintained in a closed state by a shielding plug 8141 so that it is opened only when residual water inside the steam case 810 is to be removed, and may include a shielding clip 8142 that keeps the shielding plug 8141 connected to the recovery pipe 814 to prevent the shielding plug 8141 from accidentally falling off.

[0237] Therefore, water inside the steam case 800 can be discharged through the recovery pipe 814 when performing maintenance or preventing freezing of the steam case 800.

[0238] Meanwhile, a heater fixing part 830 capable of supporting or fixing the heater part 840 may be provided inside the case body 811. The heater fixing part 830 may include a fixing clip 831 for fixing the heater part 840, and a clip fastening member 833 for fixing the fixing clip 831 to the case body 811.

[0239] The fixing clip 831 may be provided to accommodate or cover at least a portion of the heater part 840 .

[0240] Meanwhile, the steam supply unit 800 may be provided with a water supply pipe 815 through which water is supplied. The water supply pipe 815 is connected to the water supply tank 30 to receive the water supply.

[0241] The water supply pipe 815 may be provided in the case cover 820 or may be disposed on the upper part of the steam case 810. This prevents water from flowing back through the water supply pipe 815.

[0242] The steam supply unit 800 may include a steam pipe 813 that discharges steam generated by driving the heater unit 840 to the outside. The steam pipe 813 is also provided on the upper part of the case cover 820 and can prevent water from being discharged from the steam pipe 813. The steam pipe 813 may be connected to the steam hole 233 of the inner case 200.

[0243] The case cover 820 may have a water level sensor hole 854 in which the water level sensor 850 is installed.

[0244] The water level sensor 850 may include one or more contact protrusions 852 that are inserted into the water level sensor hole 854 and immersed in water to detect the water level, and a sensor body 851 that is coupled to the water level sensor hole 854 or supported by the case cover 820 to keep the contact protrusions 852 floating within the steam case 810.

[0245] The sensor body 851 may be coupled to the case cover 820 via a sensor fastening member 853 .

[0246] In addition, the case cover 820 may be provided with an insertion hole 864 in which the steam sensor 860 is installed. The steam sensor 860 may include a detection device 861 that is inserted into the insertion hole 864 and detects whether steam is generated inside the steam case 810, a support 863 that fixes the detection device 861 to the case cover 820, and a connecting member 862 that connects the support 863 to the case cover 820.

[0247] The detection device 861 is provided as a humidity sensor or a temperature sensor, and detects whether steam is generated inside the steam case 810.

[0248] Meanwhile, the case cover 820 may be provided with a cover hook 821 that extends forward and is coupled to the base cover 860 .

[0249] In addition, a fixing protrusion 822 for fixing the lower part of the inner case 200 or a separate steam discharge part 900 may be provided at the rear of the case cover 820.

[0250] The heater part 840 may be inserted into the heater insertion hole 8111, accommodated in the steam case 810, and supplied with power to heat water.

[0251] The heater unit 840 may be provided as a sheath heater, and may be controlled by a control unit C to be repeatedly turned on and off.

[0252] The heater unit 840 may include a first heater 841 that receives a first power to heat water, and a second heater 842 that receives a power larger than the first power to heat water.

[0253] As a result, the second heater 842 can be configured to heat more water and generate more steam than the first heater 841.

[0254] The first heater 841 and the second heater 842 may be configured to consume a portion of the maximum heater power allowed in the heater unit 840 in the clothing treatment device. That is, when the first heater 841 is configured to consume a portion of the maximum heater power, the second heater 842 is configured to consume the remainder of the maximum heater power.

[0255] For example, if the maximum heater power allowed for the heater unit 840 is 1500W, the first heater 841 consumes 600W and the second heater 842 consumes 880W. The 202W can be allocated less in consideration of errors.

[0256] Of course, the heater unit 840 may include three or more heaters, for example, the first heater 841, the second heater 842, and the third heater 843, which are configured to share and consume the maximum heater power.

[0257] Hereinafter, the heater unit 840 will be described as being provided as the first heater 841 and the second heater 842.

[0258] The first heater 841 and the second heater 842 may be formed as U-shaped metal tubes.

[0259] The heater unit 840 may include a heater sealer 843 that fixes the first heater 841 and the second heater 842 and seals the heater through-hole 8111, and a terminal unit 844 that supplies current to the first heater 841 and the second heater 842.

[0260] The terminal unit 844 may include a first terminal 844 a for supplying current to the first heater 841 and a second terminal 844 b for supplying current to the second heater 842 .

[0261] The first heater 841 and the second heater 842 may be disposed at the same height, and therefore, the first heater 841 and the second heater 842 are configured to heat water at the same water level to generate steam.

[0262] Thus, the control unit C can adjust the amount of steam generated and the amount of power consumption by using both the first heater 841 and the second heater 842 or selectively using either one of them.

[0263] FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a hat treating device of the clothing treating device of the present invention.

[0264] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a cabinet (100), an inner case (200) provided inside the cabinet (100) and providing a storage space (220) for storing clothes, a machine chamber (300) provided with a heater unit (840) communicating with the inner case (200) and generating steam to be supplied to the inner case (200) and a compressor (342) generating hot air to be supplied to the inner case (200), and a compressor (342) provided through the inner case (200) and communicating with the machine chamber (300) and generating hot air and steam to be supplied to the inner case (200). and a hat treating device 400 that is provided inside the inner case 200 and communicates with the through-hole 230 to supply the hot air or steam to the hat, wherein the hat treating device 400 includes body parts 410, 430 that are provided inside the inner case 200 and communicates with the through-hole 230 to provide a space through which the hot air or steam flows, and a hat fixing part 460 that is provided inside the body parts 410, 430, supports the inside of the hat, and discharges the hot air or steam to the hat.

[0265] The through-hole 230 penetrates the lower surface of the inner case 200 and may include an exhaust hole 232 through which hot air generated in the machine chamber 300 is discharged and a steam hole 233 through which steam generated in the steam supply unit 800 is supplied.

[0266] The body parts 410, 430 may include an internal duct 430 that is configured to communicate with the through hole 230 and the hat fixing part 460 and guides the hot air or steam to flow to the hat fixing part 460, and a support part 410 that is seated on the bottom surface 201 of the inner case 200 and supports the internal duct 430.

[0267] The hat fixing part 460 may be configured to expand in volume inside the hat due to hot air or steam flowing in from the body parts 410 and 430. The hat fixing part 460 may be connected to the body parts 410 and 430, expand in volume due to the flow of hot air or steam, and be exposed to the outside of the body parts 410 and 430. As a result, steam or hot air can be supplied to the inside of the hat to sterilize it regardless of the size or shape of the hat.

[0268] That is, the hot air or steam generated in the machine room 300 flows into the body parts 410 and 430 through the through-holes 230 , passes through the internal duct 430 and flows into the cap fixing part 460 .

[0269] Therefore, the hat can be sterilized using the steam or hot air generated in the machine chamber 300 of the clothing treatment device without the need for a separate device for generating steam or hot air, thereby enabling efficient use of energy.

[0270] The body parts 410 and 430 are provided to be selectively coupled or separated from the through-hole 230, so that the cap processing device 400 can be detachably mounted on the inner case 200.

[0271] The cap treating device 400 may further include a connecting portion 430 that is provided to penetrate the body portions 410 and 430 and connects the body portions 410 and 430 to the through-hole 230. The cap treating device 400 may be connected to at least one of the discharge hole 232 and the steam hole 233.

[0272] Therefore, the cap handling device 400 can be attached to and detached from the inner case 200, which improves user convenience.

[0273] FIG. 15 is a top view of the cap processing device.

[0274] The cap handling device 400 may further include a cover part 420 on which the cap is seated, which is provided on the upper part of the body parts 410 and 430. The cover part 420 may be provided to cover a part of the upper part of the body parts 410 and 430.

[0275] The cover part 420 may include a cover communication hole 421 formed to be partially penetrated and provided to communicate between the inner duct 430 and the cap fixing part 460. The cover communication hole 421 may be provided at an upper part of the inner duct 430. As a result, the steam or hot air flowing through the inner duct 430 may be guided to flow only into the cap fixing part 460.

[0276] Meanwhile, the cap processing device 400 may further include a lead 450 coupled to the cover 420 to selectively shield a portion of the cover 420 .

[0277] When the hot air or steam does not flow in, the cap fixing part 460 fixed to the cover communication hole 421 can be protected by the lead 450 .

[0278] The lead 450 may be movably provided in the body part 410. The detailed structure will be described later.

[0279] FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the detailed structure of the support part of the cap processing device.

[0280] The support part 410 may include a support body 411 provided to be seated on the inner case 200 and a support bottom surface 412 forming a lower surface of the support part 410 .

[0281] The support part 410 may include support legs 413 that are rotatably provided on the support bottom surface 412 and seated on the bottom surface 201 of the inner case 200. This allows the height to be adjusted from the bottom surface 201 of the inner case 200, and the hat processing device 400 to be kept horizontal.

[0282] The support legs 413 may be provided so as to be retractable from the support bottom surface 412 toward the bottom surface 201 of the inner case 200 .

[0283] The support part 410 may include leg fixing parts 414 that are provided on the support bottom surface 412 and fix the support legs 413. Thus, when the hat processing device 400 is not in use, the support legs 413 can be rotated and fixed to the support bottom surface 412, i.e., the leg fixing parts 414, for storage.

[0284] The support part 410 may include a cover insertion hole 416 to be coupled with the cover part 420. Thus, the cover part 420 may be coupled to the support part 410.

[0285] FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the detailed structure of the cover portion of the cap processing device.

[0286] The cover part 420 may include a cover communication hole 421 formed to be partially penetrated and communicating the internal duct 430 with the cap fixing part 460. The cap fixing part 460 is fixed to the cover part 420, and expands in volume as the hot air or steam flows in, and may be exposed to the outside of the cover part 420. This allows the steam or hot air flowing through the internal duct 430 to flow only into the cap fixing part 460.

[0287] The cover part 420 may further include cover legs 422 that are inserted into the cover insertion holes 416. Thus, the cover part 420 may be coupled to the support part 410.

[0288] The cover 420 may include a coupling portion installation portion 423 through which the coupling portion 440 passes, so that the cover 420 is coupled to the through-hole 230, and the cap handling device 400 may be installed inside the inner case 200.

[0289] FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a detailed structure of the internal duct of the cap processing device.

[0290] The internal duct 430 may include an internal duct body 431 provided inside the support body 441, an internal duct bottom surface 432 forming a lower surface and seated on the support bottom surface 412, and an inclined surface 433 provided between the support body 441 and the internal duct body 431. The internal duct 430 may be installed inside the support part 410. Thus, the internal duct 430 may be provided to communicate with the through-hole 230 and may guide the hot air or steam to flow to the hat fixing part 460.

[0291] The internal duct 430 may include inlets 434 and 435 that are provided to communicate with the through-holes 230 and allow the hot air or steam discharged from the through-holes 230 to flow into the interior of the internal duct 430. The inlets 434 and 435 may include a first inlet 434 that is provided to communicate with the discharge hole 232 and through which the hot air flows in, and a second inlet 435 that is provided to communicate with the steam hole 233 and through which the steam flows in.

[0292] The first inlet 434 has the same area as the exhaust hole 232, and the second inlet 435 has the same area as the steam hole 233, so that the steam or hot air can be prevented from unnecessarily leaking out.

[0293] The internal duct 430 may further include a separation rib 436 provided to separate the first inlet 434 and the second inlet 435 .

[0294] FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the detailed structure of the connecting portion, leads, and cap fixing portion of the cap processing device.

[0295] The coupling part 440 may include a coupling spring 441 provided on at least one of the body parts 410, 430 and the cover part 420 so as to be compressible by a user, and a coupling hook 442 connected to the coupling spring 441 and provided to be selectively coupled to the through-hole 230. When the coupling spring 441 is compressed by a user, the coupling hook 442 is separated from the through-hole 230.

[0296] The coupling spring 441 is compressible in the width direction. Therefore, when a user applies pressure from the outside of the coupling spring 441, the length of the coupling spring 441 in the width direction is reduced. As a result, the coupling hook 442 connected to the coupling spring 441 becomes smaller than the width of the through-hole 230 and can be separated from the through-hole 230.

[0297] At this time, the connecting hooks 442 are connected to the discharge holes 232 and may be provided in the same number as the discharge holes 232 .

[0298] The coupling part 440 may further include a coupling cover 443 provided to cover a portion of the coupling spring 441 .

[0299] Meanwhile, the lead 450 may be movably provided on the support part 410 and configured to selectively cover the cover communication hole 421. The lead 450 may include a lead body 451 configured to cover the cover communication hole 421, and a lead fixing part 452 connected to the lead body 451 and movably provided on the support part 410. The width of the lead body 451 in the lateral direction may be the same as the width of the support part 410. The area of ​​the lead body 451 may be larger than the cover communication hole 421.

[0300] The lead 450 may include a fixing rib 4521 extending from the lead fixing portion 452 and movably provided on the support portion 410. The fixing rib 4521 may be movably provided along a guide rail 415 (to be described later) and may be coupled to the guide rail 415.

[0301] Meanwhile, the cap fixing part 460 may be configured to expand in volume by hot air or steam flowing from the body parts 410 and 430 inside the cap.

[0302] The hat fixing part 460 may include a fixing body 461 that supports the hat and whose volume changes depending on the amount of hot air or steam flowing in from the body parts 410 and 430, and a fixing communication hole 462 formed in the fixing body and provided to supply the hot air or steam into the inside of the hat. As a result, steam or hot air can be supplied to the inside of the hat for sterilization regardless of the size or shape of the hat.

[0303] Specifically, the steam or hot air is generated in the machine chamber 300 and flows into the internal duct 430 through the through-hole 230, and the steam or hot air can flow from the inside to the outside of the fixed body 461, i.e., into the inside of the cap, through the fixed communication hole 462. As a result, the cap treating device 400 can sterilize the inside of the cap using the steam or hot air generated in the machine chamber 300.

[0304] FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a structure in which the cap processing device is coupled to the inner case.

[0305] FIG. 20 is a bottom view of the cap processing device 400 coupled to the through-hole 230. As shown in FIG.

[0306] The internal duct 430 may include inlets 434 and 435 that are provided to communicate with the through-hole 230 and allow the hot air or steam discharged from the through-hole 230 to flow into the interior of the internal duct 430. The inlets 434 and 435 may include a first inlet 434 that is provided to communicate with the discharge hole 232 and through which the hot air flows in, and a second inlet 435 that is provided to communicate with the steam hole 233 and through which the steam flows in.

[0307] The coupling part 440 may include a coupling spring 441 provided on at least one of the body parts 410, 430 and the cover part 420 so as to be compressible by a user, and a coupling hook 442 connected to the coupling spring 441 and provided to be selectively coupled to the through-hole 230. When the coupling spring 441 is compressed by a user, the coupling hook 442 can be separated from the through-hole 230.

[0308] The coupling spring 441 can be compressed in the width direction. Therefore, when a user applies pressure from the outside of the coupling spring 441, the length of the coupling spring 441 in the width direction is reduced. As a result, the coupling hook 442 connected to the coupling spring 441 becomes smaller than the width of the through-hole 230, and can be separated from the through-hole 230.

[0309] At this time, the connecting hooks 442 are connected to the discharge holes 232 and may be provided in the same number as the discharge holes 232 .

[0310] FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the detailed structure of the lead.

[0311] FIG. 21 is a side view of the cap processing device 400.

[0312] The support part 410 includes a support body 411 that supports the internal duct 430, and a guide rail 415 formed by a protruding portion of the support body 411, and the guide rail 415 may be configured to guide the movement of the lead 450.

[0313] The guide rail 415 may be provided along the front-rear direction of the inner case 200. Thus, the lead 450 can move in the front-rear direction of the inner case 200.

[0314] Meanwhile, the lead 450 may be movably provided on the support part 410 and configured to selectively cover the cover communication hole 421. The lead 450 may include a lead body 451 configured to cover the cover communication hole 421, and a lead fixing part 452 connected to the lead body 451 and movably provided on the support part 410. The width of the lead body 451 in the lateral direction may be the same as the width of the support part 410. The area of ​​the lead body 451 may be larger than the cover communication hole 421.

[0315] The lead 450 may include a fixing rib 4521 extending from the lead fixing portion 452 and movably provided on the support portion 410. The fixing rib 4521 may be movably provided along the guide rail 415 and may be coupled to the guide rail 415.

[0316] FIG. 22 is a diagram showing the process of moving the lead.

[0317] The cap fixing part 460 is fixed to the cover part 420, and when the hot air or steam flows in, the volume of the cap fixing part 460 is expanded and the cap fixing part 460 is exposed to the outside of the cover part 420.

[0318] Referring to FIG. 1(a), the lead 450 may shield a portion of the cover part 420. The lead 450 may be provided to shield the cover communication hole 421 to which the cap fixing part 460 is fixed. This allows the cap fixing part 460 to be protected when the user is not using the cap handling device 400.

[0319] Referring to FIG. 1B, the lead 450 may be configured to move along the guide rail 415 and open the cover communication hole 421. A space for expanding the volume of the cap fixing part 460 may be secured.

[0320] Referring to FIG. 1(c), a user can place the hat on the cover part 420 before the steam or hot air flows into the internal duct 430 through the through-hole 230. The hat fixing part 460 expands in volume as the steam or hot air flows into the internal duct 430, supporting the inside of the hat, and the steam or hot air flows into the inside of the hat through the fixing communication hole 462, thereby sterilizing the hat.

[0321] FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view of the cap processing device when the cap processing device is stored inside the inner case.

[0322] FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view of the cap processing device 400 taken along the height direction of the inner case 200. As shown in FIG.

[0323] Meanwhile, a user can selectively use the cap processing device 400 by connecting or disconnecting it from the inner case 200, i.e., the through-hole 230.

[0324] Therefore, when the user is not using the cap processing device 400, the user can store the cap processing device 400 by separating it from the inner case 200, that is, from the through-hole 230.

[0325] For this purpose, the inner case 200 may further include a storage hook 240 that protrudes from the inner surface and on which the cap handling device 400 is seated. The storage hook 240 may be provided on any one side of the inner case 200.

[0326] Therefore, the user does not need to store the cap processing device 400 separately, but can store it inside the inner case 200, thereby improving the user's convenience.

[0327] According to one embodiment, the cap processing device 400 can be stored by being seated on the storage rack 240 .

[0328] A plurality of the storage hooks 240 are provided to allow the cap processing device 400 to be seated more stably.

[0329] The support part 410 may further include a storage hook 417 that recesses the hat processing device 400 into the support bottom surface 412 and seats it on the storage hanger 240 so that the hat processing device 400 can be stored inside the inner case 200 when not in use.

[0330] The cap handling device 400 can be seated on the storage rack 240 so that the coupling portion 440 is located at the bottom.

[0331] [Claims at the time of international application] [Claim 1] A clothing treatment device, cabinet; an inner case disposed inside the cabinet and providing a storage space for storing clothes; a machine chamber communicating with the inner case; The machine room includes: a heater that generates steam to be supplied to the inner case; and a compressor that generates hot air to be supplied to the inner case, a through hole that passes through the inner case and communicates with the machine chamber; and The through-hole is configured to allow hot air and steam generated in the machine chamber to flow into the inside of the inner case, a cap processing device disposed inside the inner case and communicating with the through hole; The hat processing device is configured to supply the hot air or steam to a hat, The cap processing device includes: a body portion communicating with the through-hole and providing a space through which the hot air or steam flows; a hat fixing portion communicating with the body portion and configured to support an interior of the hat; A clothing processing device, characterized in that the hat fixing unit is configured to discharge the hot air or steam onto the hat. [Claim 2] 2. The clothing processing device according to claim 1, wherein the hat fixing part is configured so that the volume inside the hat expands due to hot air or steam introduced from the body part. [Claim 3] The hat fixing part is a fixed body that supports the hat and whose volume can be changed according to the amount of hot air or steam introduced from the body portion; 3. The clothing processing device according to claim 2, further comprising: a fixed communication hole set in the fixed body and configured to supply the hot air or steam to the inside of the hat. [Claim 4] The clothing processing device of claim 1, characterized in that the body portion further comprises an internal duct communicating with the through hole and the hat fixing portion and configured to guide the hot air or steam and flow to the hat fixing portion. [Claim 5] The clothing processing device of claim 4, characterized in that the internal duct is set to communicate with the through hole and has an inlet configured to introduce the hot air or steam discharged from the through hole into the inside. [Claim 6] 5. The clothing processing device according to claim 4, wherein the body portion further comprises a support portion that is seated on a bottom surface of the inner case and supports the internal duct. [Claim 7] The support portion is a support bottom surface forming a lower surface; 7. The clothing processing device according to claim 6, further comprising a support leg rotatably disposed on the support bottom surface and seated on the bottom surface of the inner case. [Claim 8] 8. The clothing processing device according to claim 7, wherein the support legs are extendable from the support bottom surface toward the bottom surface of the inner case. [Claim 9] a cover portion provided on an upper portion of the body portion and on which the hat is seated; The cover portion has a cover communication hole set through a part thereof, which communicates the internal duct with the cap fixing portion, The clothing processing device according to claim 4, further comprising a lead movably disposed on the body portion and configured to selectively block the cover communication hole. [Claim 10] The body portion is a support body that supports the internal duct; a guide rail formed by a protruding portion of the support body, The clothing processing device according to claim 9, wherein the guide rail is configured to guide the movement of the lead. [Claim 11] The clothing processing device according to claim 1, wherein the body portion is configured to be selectively coupled to or separated from the through-hole, and the hat processing device is detachable from the inner case. [Claim 12] The clothing processing device according to claim 11, further comprising a connecting portion that penetrates the body portion and connects the through hole to the body portion. [Claim 13] The coupling portion is a coupling spring disposed in the body portion and compressible by a user; a coupling hook connected to the coupling spring and selectively coupled to the through hole, The clothing processing device according to claim 12, wherein when the coupling spring is compressed, the coupling hook is separated from the through-hole. [Claim 14] 2. The clothing treating device according to claim 1, further comprising a storage hook that protrudes from the inner surface of the inner case and on which the hat treating device is seated. [Claim 15] 15. The clothing processing device according to claim 14, wherein the hat processing device further comprises a storage hook formed by recessing the body portion and seated on the storage hanger.

Claims

1. A clothing treatment device, cabinet; an inner case disposed inside the cabinet and providing a storage space for storing clothes; a machine chamber communicating with the inner case; The machine room includes: a heater that generates steam to be supplied to the inner case; and a compressor that generates hot air to be supplied to the inner case, a through hole that passes through the inner case and communicates with the machine chamber; and The through-hole is configured to allow hot air and steam generated in the machine chamber to flow into the inside of the inner case, a cap processing device disposed inside the inner case and communicating with the through-hole; The hat processing device is configured to supply the hot air or steam to a hat, The cap processing device includes: a body portion communicating with the through-hole and providing a space through which the hot air or steam flows; a hat fixing portion communicating with the body portion and configured to support an interior of the hat; A clothing processing device, characterized in that the hat fixing unit is configured to discharge the hot air or steam onto the hat.

2. The clothing processing device according to claim 1, wherein the hat fixing part is configured so that the volume inside the hat expands due to hot air or steam introduced from the body part.

3. The hat fixing part is a fixed body that supports the hat and whose volume can be changed according to the amount of hot air or steam introduced from the body portion; The clothing treating device according to claim 2, further comprising: a fixed communication hole set in the fixed body and configured to supply the hot air or steam to the inside of the hat.

4. The clothing treating device of claim 1, wherein the body portion further comprises an internal duct communicating with the through-hole and the hat fixing portion and configured to guide the hot air or steam and flow to the hat fixing portion.

5. The clothing processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that the internal duct is set to communicate with the through-hole and has an inlet configured to introduce the hot air or steam discharged from the through-hole into the interior.

6. The clothing processing device according to claim 4, wherein the body portion further comprises a support portion that is seated on a bottom surface of the inner case and supports the internal duct.

7. The support portion is a support bottom surface forming a lower surface; The clothing processing device according to claim 6, further comprising: a support leg rotatably disposed on the support bottom surface and seated on the bottom surface of the inner case.

8. The clothing processing device according to claim 7, wherein the support legs are extendable from the support bottom surface toward the bottom surface of the inner case.

9. a cover portion provided on an upper portion of the body portion and on which the hat is seated; The cover portion has a cover communication hole set through a part thereof, which communicates the internal duct with the cap fixing portion, The clothing processing device according to claim 4, further comprising a lead movably disposed on the body portion and configured to selectively block the cover communication hole.

10. The body portion is a support body that supports the internal duct; a guide rail formed by a protruding portion of the support body, The clothing treatment device of claim 9, wherein the guide rail is configured to guide the movement of the lead.

11. The clothing treating device according to claim 1, wherein the body portion is configured to be selectively coupled to or separated from the through-hole, and the hat treating device is detachable from the inner case.

12. The clothing treatment device according to claim 11, further comprising a connecting portion that penetrates the body portion and connects the through-hole to the body portion.

13. The coupling portion is a coupling spring disposed in the body portion and compressible by a user; a coupling hook connected to the coupling spring and selectively coupled to the through hole, The clothing treating device according to claim 12, wherein when the coupling spring is compressed, the coupling hook is separated from the through-hole.

14. The clothing treating device according to claim 1, further comprising a storage hook that protrudes from the inner surface of the inner case and on which the hat treating device is seated.

15. The clothing treating device according to claim 14, wherein the hat treating device further comprises a storage hook formed by recessing the body portion and seated on the storage hanger.

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