Shoe care apparatus

Abstract

A shoe support device capable of sterilizing the inside of a shoe and a shoe care device including the same are disclosed. A shoe care device comprises: a cabinet; a chamber provided to accommodate shoes within the cabinet; a machine room provided to accommodate a heat pump for heating air supplied to the chamber and dehumidifying air discharged from the chamber; an air supply duct connecting the chamber and the machine room; an air supply port provided on the side wall of the chamber to supply air flowing along the air supply duct into the chamber; a support member provided on the side wall of the chamber adjacent to the air supply port; and a shoe hanger that includes a pair of support arms inserted into the interior of the shoes accommodated in the chamber, is detachably mounted on the support member, and has a hollow interior through which air supplied from the air supply port can flow; wherein the shoe hanger has a sterilization device provided in the hollow interior, and the support member has a power supply unit for applying power to the sterilization device.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a shoe care device, and more specifically, to a shoe support device capable of sterilizing the inside of a shoe and a shoe care device including the same. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, shoes may have poor hygiene conditions, as foreign substances can enter the interior through the opening or easily become dirty through socks, and the inner surface can also be easily contaminated by sweat when walking or exercising while wearing the shoes. Additionally, due to the structure of the shoes, the interior is deeply recessed, making it difficult to clean or sterilize.

[0003] A shoe care device is a device for managing shoes, such as drying or cleaning them and removing odors.

[0004] Sterilization in the shoe care device can be achieved using ultraviolet lamps, but the sterilization device is located in the upper center of the inner side of the shoe care device, which has the problem of only being able to sterilize the exterior of the shoe, namely the upper and sole parts.

[0005] In addition, the UV lamp located in the upper central part of the shoe care device is situated in a section with almost no airflow, and since multiple pairs of shoes must be sterilized with a single UV lamp, the operating time is prolonged, causing the temperature of the UV lamp to rise and shorten the lifespan of the UV lamp.

[0006] In addition, there is a problem that the shoes may be damaged due to the temperature of the overheated UV lamp. The problem to be solved

[0007] One aspect of the present invention provides a shoe care device capable of effectively sterilizing the inner and outer sides of a shoe.

[0008] Another aspect of the present invention provides a shoe support device capable of sterilizing the inside of a shoe and a shoe care device including the same.

[0009] Another aspect of the present invention provides a shoe care device that can prevent shoe damage caused by overheating by inducing air with a UV lamp.

[0010] Another aspect of the present invention provides a shoe care device that can utilize a structure for applying power to an ultraviolet lamp as a means of detecting mounting of a shoe support device.

[0011] Another aspect of the present invention provides a shoe care device capable of verifying whether a shoe support device, which has a detachable structure, is mounted in the correct position. means of solving the problem

[0012] A shoe care device according to the concept of the present invention comprises: a cabinet; a chamber provided to accommodate a shoe within the cabinet; a machine room provided to accommodate a heat pump for heating air supplied to the chamber and dehumidifying air discharged from the chamber; an air supply duct connecting the chamber and the machine room; an air supply port provided on the side wall of the chamber so that air flowing along the air supply duct is supplied into the chamber; a support member provided on the side wall of the chamber adjacent to the air supply port; and a shoe hanger that includes a pair of support arms inserted into the interior of a shoe accommodated in the chamber, is detachably mounted on the support member, and has a hollow interior so that air supplied from the air supply port can flow through it; wherein the shoe hanger has a sterilization device provided in the hollow interior, and the support member has a power supply unit for applying power to the sterilization device.

[0013] The shoe hanger comprises a shoe hanger body including a pair of support arms formed to protrude so as to support the shoe, a passage formed within the shoe hanger body that communicates with the air supply duct to allow air to move to the pair of support arms, and a plurality of holes formed on the outer surface of the pair of support arms that are connected to the passage and supply air into the chamber.

[0014] The above sterilization device is placed on the above flow path.

[0015] The above sterilization device includes at least one of a UV lamp or an ion generator.

[0016] The above ultraviolet lamp or the above ion generator is placed inside the above pair of support arms.

[0017] The above pair of support arms further includes an installation bracket fixed to the inner upper surface of the pair of support arms so that the ultraviolet lamp or the ion generator is positioned on the flow path.

[0018] The above power supply unit is provided to supply power to the sterilization device and is positioned on at least one of the inner wall on one side, the inner wall on the upper side, or the inner wall on the lower side of the support member.

[0019] The above shoe hanger further includes a power connection portion positioned to correspond to the above power supply portion.

[0020] When the shoe hanger is in the first position (P1) coupled to the support member, the power connection part and the power supply part come into contact, and the sterilization device is turned on.

[0021] When the shoe hanger is in a second position (P2) separated from the support member, the power connection part and the power supply part are separated, and the sterilization device is turned off.

[0022] The power supply unit further includes a contact terminal provided to be exposed to at least one of the inner wall on one side, the inner wall on the upper side, or the inner wall on the lower side of the support member so as to be in contact with the power connection unit.

[0023] The above power supply unit further includes an elastic body provided to elastically support the contact terminal.

[0024] It further includes a heat exchanger that includes a compressor and heats air introduced from the chamber; and a control unit that alternately turns on the compressor and the sterilization device.

[0025] The above control unit turns on the sterilization device based on the compressor being turned off, and turns on the compressor based on the sterilization device being turned off.

[0026] A shoe care device according to another aspect of the present invention further comprises: an output unit including at least one of a display unit and a speaker; and a control unit that controls the output unit to output a visual or auditory notification indicating that the shoe hanger has been separated from the support member based on the fact that power is not applied to the sterilization device through the power supply unit.

[0027] The control unit determines whether power is supplied to the sterilization device through the power supply unit in response to receiving user input to start a course of the shoe care device.

[0028] A shoe care device according to another aspect of the present invention further comprises: an output unit including at least one of a display unit and a speaker; and a control unit that controls the output unit based on the power supply status of the power supply unit, wherein the power supply unit is disposed on the upper inner wall of the support member, and the control unit controls the output unit to output a visual or auditory notification indicating that the shoe is not hanging on the shoe hanger based on the fact that power is not applied to the sterilization device through the power supply unit. Effects of the invention

[0029] According to the concept of the present invention, the shoe support device that enables internal sterilization allows for the sterilization of both the inner and outer sides of the shoe, thereby providing the effect of offering a more hygienic shoe.

[0030] In addition, by inducing air into the shoe and ensuring that the ultraviolet lamp installed inside the shoe support device that holds the shoe is always in contact with the air, it suppresses the temperature rise of the ultraviolet lamp, thereby preventing damage to the shoe due to overheating and effectively solving the problem of the lamp's lifespan being shortened.

[0031] In addition, by utilizing a power supply structure that applies power to a UV lamp installed inside the shoe support device as a means of detecting whether the shoe support device is correctly installed, it is possible to detect whether the shoe support device is correctly installed, thereby guiding the shoe support device to be installed in the correct position. This solves the problem of performance degradation caused by misalignment of the installation position, and thus has the effect of ensuring optimal performance at all times. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0032] FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating a shoe care device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the door of the shoe care device illustrated in FIG. 1 in an open state. Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the front view of the shoe care device illustrated in Figure 2. FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the sterilization device and related configuration in the shoe care device shown in FIG. 3. Figure 5 is a disassembled view of the first sterilization unit of the shoe care device illustrated in Figure 4. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a second sterilization unit mounted on a shoe hanger illustrated in FIG. 4. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing a second sterilization unit mounted on a shoe hanger illustrated in FIG. 6. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a second sterilization unit mounted on a shoe hanger shown in FIG. 6. FIG. 9 is a drawing showing the state in which the shoe hanger illustrated in FIG. 4 is mounted on a support member. FIG. 10 is a drawing showing the state in which the shoe hanger illustrated in FIG. 4 is mounted on a support member, and the state in which a power connection part is connected to a power supply part. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the combined state of the power supply unit and the power connection unit shown in FIG. 10. FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating a power supply unit and a power connection unit with a changed mounting position according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a drawing illustrating a power supply unit and a power connection unit with a changed mounting position according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a shoe hanger equipped with a second sterilization unit according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing a second sterilization unit mounted on a shoe hanger shown in FIG. 14. FIG. 16 is a control block diagram of a shoe care device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a course course of a shoe care device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a shoe care device outputting a warning notification according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0033] The embodiments described in this specification and the configurations illustrated in the drawings are merely preferred examples of the disclosed invention, and various modifications that may replace the embodiments and drawings of this specification may exist at the time of filing this application.

[0034] Additionally, the same reference numerals or symbols presented in each drawing of this specification represent parts or components that perform substantially the same function.

[0035] Furthermore, the terms used in this specification are for describing embodiments and are not intended to limit or / or restrict the disclosed invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to indicate the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and do not preclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0036] Additionally, terms including ordinal numbers, such as "first," "second," etc., used herein may be used to describe various components, but said components are not limited by said terms, and said terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be named the second component, and similarly, the second component may be named the first component. The term "and / or" includes a combination of a plurality of related described items or any one of a plurality of related described items.

[0037] Meanwhile, terms such as "front," "rear," "left," and "right" used in the following description are defined based on the drawings, and the shape and position of each component are not limited by these terms.

[0038] Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the direction in which the inner surface is visible when the door of the shoe care device is opened is defined as the front, and based on this, the rear, left and right sides, and up and down sides are defined.

[0039] Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0040] A shoe care device may include various devices for dehumidifying a space, such as a garment care device or a shoe care device; however, for the convenience of explanation, the following description is based on a shoe care device.

[0041] FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating a shoe care device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the door of the shoe care device illustrated in FIG. 1 in an open state, and FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the front view of the shoe care device illustrated in FIG. 2.

[0042] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, the shoe care device (1) may include a main body (10) forming an exterior and a door (20) rotatably coupled to the main body (10).

[0043] The main body (10) may be provided in the shape of a rectangular prism with an open front. An opening (10a) may be formed in the open front of the main body (10). A door (20) may be rotatably coupled to the main body (10) to open and close the open front of the main body (10). The door (20) may be coupled to the main body (10) through a hinge (23), etc.

[0044] The door (20) may include a hanging member (21) provided on a surface facing the interior of the shoe care room (30). At least one hanging member (21) may be provided. The hanging member (21) can be used to hang the handle (55) of the shoe support device (50), which will be described later, to easily store the shoe support device (50). However, the use of the hanging member (21) is not limited to this and may be used to hang other configurations.

[0045] The door (20) may further include a display unit (22) provided on the front of the shoe care device (1). Depending on the type of shoe to be cared for, the user can set an appropriate care course for the shoe on the display unit (22). Through this, the temperature and humidity of the shoe care room (30) can be controlled to reduce damage to the shoe.

[0046] An opening / closing detection sensor (24) for detecting the opening and closing of the door (20) may be provided at the bottom of the door (20). The opening / closing detection sensor (24) may be a reed switch. However, it is not limited to this and may include various types of sensors.

[0047] The main body (10) may include an outer cabinet (11) and an inner cabinet (12) disposed inside the outer cabinet (11). The inner cabinet (12) may be referred to as a cabinet (12).

[0048] The main body (10) may be formed such that the length of the front extending in the first direction (X) and the length of the side extending in the second direction (Y) are different. That is, the length of the front (L1) may be formed to be longer than the length of the side (L2). As a result, the shoe care device (1) can be easily installed even in a narrow entrance. The length of the front may be the first length (L1), and the length of the side may be the second length (L2).

[0049] The shoe care device (1) may include a shoe hanger (50) provided inside the shoe care room (30) to support the shoe. The shoe care room (30) may be referred to as a chamber (30). The chamber (30) may be provided to accommodate the shoe.

[0050] The shoe care room (30) can form a space for accommodating shoes. The shoe care room (30) can be provided by an internal cabinet (12).

[0051] The inner cabinet (12) may include a frame (not shown) provided to support the upper wall (12a), lower wall (12b), left wall (12c), right wall (12d), and rear wall (12e).

[0052] The shoe care device (1) may be provided to accommodate a heat pump (hereinafter referred to as a ‘heat exchanger’) for heating the air supplied to the chamber (30) and dehumidifying the air discharged from the chamber (30).

[0053] The shoe care device (1) may include a machine room (40) equipped with a heat exchanger (47) for dehumidifying or heating the air inside the shoe care room (30). The machine room (40) may be positioned at the bottom of the care room (30).

[0054] The shoe hanger (50) can be installed on the left wall (12c) or the right wall (12d) of the shoe care room (30). That is, the shoe hanger (50) can be installed so that the side of the shoe is visible when viewed from the front of the shoe care device (1). As a result, the length of the side can be made shorter.

[0055] The shoe hanger (50) can be detachably installed in the shoe care room (30). At least one shoe hanger (50) may be provided. The shoe hanger (50) may be formed in a shape into which a shoe can be fitted.

[0056] A support member (80) may be provided in the shoe care room (30) so that a shoe hanger (50) is detachably supported. The support member (80) may be located on the right side of the shoe care room (30). The support member (80) may be located on the side wall of the chamber (30).

[0057] The shoe hanger (50) can be detachably mounted from the support member (80). The shoe hanger (50) is provided to be mounted on the support member (80) along the front-rear direction. The specific structure of the support member (80) will be described later.

[0058] A water collection tank (48) that is detachably provided from the main body (10) may be installed at the bottom of the main body (10). The water collection tank (48) may be placed at the bottom of the shoe care room (30). The water collection tank (48) may be placed at the bottom of the machine room (40) to facilitate the treatment of condensate by the heat exchanger (47).

[0059] The machine room (40) may be provided on the lower side of the main body (10). The machine room (40) may be provided on the lower side of the shoe care room (30). The water collection tank (48) may be provided on the lower side of the machine room (40).

[0060] A heat exchanger (47) may be provided to dehumidify and heat the air inside the shoe care room (30) as needed.

[0061] A heat exchanger (47) may be installed to supply heated air into the interior of the shoe care room (30). The heat exchanger (47) may include an evaporator (42), a condenser (43), and a compressor (41) through which a refrigerant circulates, and may be configured to dehumidify and heat the air.

[0062] As the refrigerant evaporates in the evaporator (42) of the heat exchanger (47), it absorbs the latent heat of the surrounding air, thereby condensing and removing moisture from the air.

[0063] When the refrigerant condenses in the condenser (43) after passing through the compressor (41), it can heat the surrounding air by releasing latent heat toward the surrounding air.

[0064] The evaporator (42) and the condenser (43) function as heat exchangers, so that air flowing into the machine room (40) by the blower fan (44) can pass through the evaporator (42) and the condenser (43) sequentially to dehumidify and heat.

[0065] The shoe care device (1) may include an air supply duct (70) connecting the chamber (30) and the machine room (40). The blower fan (44) may be provided as a centrifugal fan that sucks in air in the axial direction and discharges air toward the air supply duct (70). However, it is not limited thereto. The heat exchanger (47) installed in the machine room (40) may include a connecting duct (46) connecting the evaporator (42), the condenser (43), and the blower fan (44), and the connecting duct (46) may be connected to the shoe care room (30) to form a connecting flow path (46a) that circulates between the shoe care room (30) and the connecting duct (46).

[0066] The shoe care device (1) may further include a water tank (not shown), a steam generator (not shown), and a steam spraying device (not shown). The water tank may be placed at the bottom of the shoe care room (30). Water from the water tank may be supplied to the steam generator to be used to form steam. The water tank may be installed so as to be detachable from the main body to facilitate water replenishment.

[0067] A steam generator that forms steam by receiving water from a water tank may be provided in the machine room (40).

[0068] The steam generator can be connected to a water tank to receive water and generate steam, and may include a steam supply pipe (not shown) that guides the generated steam to a steam injection device (not shown).

[0069] The shoe care device (1) may further include a deodorizing device (45). The deodorizing device (45) may be placed within the machine room (40). The deodorizing device (45) may be placed within the connecting duct (46) to remove odors from the air passing through the shoe care room (30). In the drawing, the deodorizing device (45) is provided to the right of the blower fan (44), but is not limited thereto and may also be provided to the left of the blower fan (44).

[0070] The deodorizing device (45) may include a ceramic filter. However, it is not limited thereto, and the deodorizing device (45) may include various filters as long as they can remove the odor from the air.

[0071] The shoe care device (1) may include at least one plate (93). The plate (93) may be placed in the shoe care room (30) to hold shoes.

[0072] The plate (93) may include a duct plate (90). The duct plate (90) may include an internal flow path (90b) as shown in FIG. 3. Heated air passing through the internal flow path (90b) may be sprayed toward the shoe from the injection port (90a) of the duct plate (90) and the injection port (91a) of the circular duct (91), respectively. Additionally, heated air may pass through the internal flow path (90b) and flow into the shoe care room (30) through the inlet of the shoe hanger (50).

[0073] The shoe care device (1) may include a support projection (32). The support projection (32) may be provided so that the plate (80) is placed within the care room (30). The support projection (32) may support the plate (80) so that it does not fall off.

[0074] The shoe care device (1) may further include an air supply port (60) and an outlet (31).

[0075] The air supply port (60) may be formed on the side wall of the inner cabinet (12). That is, the air supply port (60) may be formed on the left wall (12c) of the shoe care room (30). However, it is not limited thereto and may be formed on the right wall (12d).

[0076] At least one air supply port (60) may be formed and is provided to supply heated air into the shoe care room (30) to dry the shoes. The shape of the air supply port (60) may be circular. However, it is not limited thereto, and may include various shapes such as squares and polygons as long as it can supply heated air into the shoe care room (30) to dry the shoes.

[0077] A support member (80) that is configured to be in communication with an air supply port (60) may be installed in the shoe care room (30). The support member (80) may be configured adjacent to the air supply port (60) on the side wall of the chamber (30).

[0078] The support member (80) may be provided to support the shoe hanger (50) so as to be detachably supported. The support member (80) may be provided so that the shoe hanger (50) can be detachably connected in the front-rear direction. The support member (80) may include a support body (81) fixed to the inner cabinet (12). An opening (82) may be formed in the support body (81) to be able to communicate with the air supply port (60). The opening (82) of the support body (81) is formed through so that the shoe management room (30) and the air supply duct (70) can be connected. The opening (82) of the support body (81) may be opened and closed by a supply door (86).

[0079] The support member (80) may further include a shoe hanger support (84) formed to support at least a portion of the shoe hanger (50) when the shoe hanger (50) is mounted. The shoe hanger support (84) may be formed to protrude from the support body (81).

[0080] A shoe hanger connecting rib (85) may be further formed on the support member (80) to guide the shoe hanger (50) when the shoe hanger (50) is mounted or detached. The shoe hanger connecting rib (85) may be formed protruding from the shoe hanger support member (84). The shoe hanger connecting rib (85) may extend along the direction in which the shoe hanger (50) is mounted or detached from the support member (80).

[0081] The exhaust port (31) may be positioned at the front of the lower wall (12b) of the shoe care room (30). However, the location of the exhaust port (31) is not limited to this. Air that dries shoes in the shoe care room (30) may flow through the exhaust port (31) to the connecting duct (46) described later.

[0082] The exhaust port (31) can be provided so that heated air can be smoothly supplied to the connecting duct (46).

[0083] The connecting duct (46) can be connected to the supply duct (70) and the outlet (31) of the shoe care room (30). One end of the connecting duct (46) can be connected to the supply duct (70), and the other end can be connected to the outlet (31). Air introduced through the outlet (31) can be dehumidified and then introduced back into the shoe care room (30) through the supply duct (70) and the supply port (60).

[0084] One end of the supply air duct (70) may be connected to at least one supply air port (60), and the other end may be connected to a connecting duct (46). The supply air duct (70) may form a supply channel (71) provided for heated air to move to the supply air port (60).

[0085] The shoe care device (1) may further include a shoe hanger (50).

[0086] The shoe hanger (50) can be detachably mounted on the inner side wall of the inner cabinet (12). That is, the shoe hanger can be attached to the left wall (12c) of the shoe care room (30). However, it is not limited thereto, and if heated air can be supplied, the shoe hanger (50) can also be placed on the right wall (12d) of the shoe care room (30).

[0087] A detailed description of the shoe hanger (50) will be given later.

[0088] The shoe care device (1) may further include a sterilization device (100). The sterilization device (100) may be placed inside the shoe care room (30). The sterilization device (100) may be provided to sterilize shoes (S) that are hung on a shoe hanger (50) and accommodated in the shoe care room (30). The sterilization device (100) may be provided to sterilize the outer surface and inner surface of the shoes (S). The sterilization device (100) may be installed inside the shoe care room (30) to sterilize the outer surface of the shoes (S). The sterilization device (100) may be installed inside the shoe care room (30) to sterilize the inner surface of the shoes (S). The sterilization device (100) may be provided inside the hollow of the shoe hanger (50).

[0089] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the sterilization device and related configuration in the shoe care device illustrated in FIG. 3, FIG. 5 is a disassembled view illustrating the first sterilization unit of the shoe care device illustrated in FIG. 4, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the second sterilization unit mounted on the shoe hanger illustrated in FIG. 4.

[0090] As illustrated in FIGS. 4 to 6, the shoe care device (1) may further include a sterilization device (100) for sterilizing shoes (S).

[0091] The sterilization device (100) may include a first sterilization unit (110) installed in an inner cabinet (12) of a shoe care room (30) and a second sterilization unit (120) installed on a shoe hanger (50). The sterilization device (100) may include a first sterilization unit (110) provided in the shoe care room (30) to sterilize the outer surface of the shoe (S). The sterilization device (100) may include a second sterilization unit (120) provided on the shoe hanger (50) to sterilize the inner surface of the shoe (S).

[0092] The first sterilization unit (110) of the sterilization device (100) may be installed on the upper wall (12a) of the inner cabinet (12). The first sterilization unit (110) may be positioned between the outer cabinet (11) and the inner cabinet (12). The first sterilization unit (110) may not be visible from the outside and may improve the aesthetics of the shoe care device.

[0093] The first sterilization unit (110) is provided to sterilize the outer surface of a shoe (S) mounted on a shoe rack (50). However, although the first sterilization unit (110) provided to sterilize the outer surface of the shoe (S) is illustrated as being placed on the upper wall (12a), the concept of the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first sterilization unit (110) may be placed on the left wall (12c) or the right wall (12d). In addition, it may be placed on the rear wall (12e) or on the door. The sterilization device (100) may be installed on any wall other than the wall where the shoe rack (50) is installed. Since the sterilization device (100) can be placed at various locations within the shoe care device, it is possible to enable free space utilization of the shoe care device.

[0094] The first sterilization unit (110) may include a case (111), an ultraviolet lamp (113), a reflective member (115), and a bracket (117). The case (111) may be provided to accommodate the ultraviolet lamp (113), the reflective member (115), and the bracket (117) inside.

[0095] The case (111) may include a first case (111a) and a second case (111b). The first case (111a) may be located at the bottom, and the second case (111b) may be located at the top.

[0096] The first case (111a) is provided to be coupled to the upper wall (12a). The first case (111a) is provided to be coupled to the coupling projection (13) of the upper wall (12a). The first case (111a) may include an installation part (116) in which an ultraviolet lamp (113) is installed and accommodated, a coupling part (112) for coupling to the coupling projection (13), and a bracket coupling part (114) for installing a bracket (117).

[0097] The second case (111b) can be combined with the first case (111a) to accommodate an ultraviolet lamp (113) and a reflective member (115), etc. The second case (111b) can be combined on the upper side of the first case (111a).

[0098] A UV lamp (113) is placed inside a case (111) and can emit ultraviolet light to sterilize the shoe (S). The UV lamp (113) may be provided in a cylindrical shape. In an embodiment of the present invention, the UV lamp is illustrated as having a cylindrical shape, but the concept of the present invention is not limited thereto. The UV lamp (113) can emit UVC. However, it is not limited thereto, and the UV lamp (113) can also emit UVA and UVB.

[0099] The reflective member (115) can reflect ultraviolet rays emitted from the ultraviolet lamp (113). It can be positioned above the ultraviolet lamp (113). Accordingly, ultraviolet rays directed upward can be reflected downward through the reflective member (115), and the ultraviolet rays from the ultraviolet lamp (113) can be directed only toward the shoes.

[0100] In this way, the ultraviolet light emitted from the ultraviolet lamp (113) of the first sterilization unit (110) can sterilize the outer surface of the shoe (S) mounted in the shoe care room (30).

[0102] FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing a second sterilization unit mounted on a shoe hanger illustrated in FIG. 6, and FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a second sterilization unit mounted on a shoe hanger illustrated in FIG. 6.

[0103] As illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8, the sterilization device (100) may include a second sterilization part (120) provided on a shoe hanger (50) to sterilize the inner lining of the shoe (S).

[0104] The second sterilization unit (120) of the sterilization device (100) may be installed on the shoe hanger (50). The second sterilization unit (120) may be installed inside the shoe hanger (50). The shoe hanger (50) may be formed with a hollow interior. The sterilization device (100) may be provided inside the hollow interior of the shoe hanger (50). The second sterilization unit (120) may be provided inside the hollow interior of the shoe hanger (50).

[0105] The second sterilization unit (120) may not be visible from the outside, and accordingly, the aesthetics of the shoe care device (1) can be improved.

[0106] The second sterilization unit (120) is provided to sterilize the interior of the shoe (S) mounted on the shoe hanger (50). The second sterilization unit (120) is provided to sterilize the inner lining of the shoe (S) mounted on the shoe hanger (50).

[0107] The shoe hanger (50) on which the second sterilization unit (120) is installed may include a shoe hanger body (51) forming an exterior, a channel (59) formed inside the shoe hanger body (51), and a plurality of holes (57) formed in the shoe hanger body (51) to supply air into the shoe care room (30) and connected to the channel (59).

[0108] The shoe hanger body (51) may include a first body (51a) forming the lower part and a second body (51b) forming the upper part. The first body (51a) and the second body (51b) may be combined with each other to form the shoe hanger body (51). A flow path (59) may be formed between the first body (51a) and the second body (51b). The first body (51a) and the second body (51b) are formed with corresponding shapes, and a flow path (59) may be formed in the space formed by the combination of the first body (51a) and the second body (51b). The first body (51a) and the second body (51b) may each form the upper surface and the lower surface of the shoe hanger body (51).

[0109] The first body (51a) and the second body (51b) can be joined to each other by a fixing part (54). The fixing part (54) may include a first fixing part (54a) formed on the first body (51a) and a second fixing part (54b) formed on the second body (51b). The first fixing part (54a) and the second fixing part (54b) are provided at corresponding positions, and a fixing member (58) can fix the first fixing part (54a) and the second fixing part (54b) by penetrating them.

[0110] A passage (59) formed inside the shoe hanger body (51) is provided to allow air introduced from the supply air duct (70) to move. A passage (59) formed inside the first body (51a) and the second body (51b) of the shoe hanger body (51) is provided to allow cooling air passing through the fan (44) and the supply air duct (70) to flow. A plurality of holes (57) may be formed in the shoe hanger body (51) so that air moving through the passage (59) of the shoe hanger body (51) can be sprayed into the shoe care room (30). A plurality of holes (57) may be formed in the first body (51a) forming the lower surface of the shoe hanger body (51). Cooling air passing through the fan (44) and the supply air duct (70) may be provided to pass through the passage (59) of the shoe hanger (50) and be sprayed into the shoe care room (30) through the plurality of holes (57).

[0111] The shoe hanger (50) may include a pair of support arms (55) formed to protrude so as to support a shoe (S). The support arms (55) may be formed to extend in a first direction (X) of the shoe hanger body (51). Two support arms (55) may be formed as a pair. The shoe hanger (50) may be provided so that a pair of shoes (S) can be supported by a pair of support arms (55). A plurality of holes (57) may be formed on the bottom surface of a pair of support arms (55).

[0112] The shoe hanger (50) may further include a handle (53) provided to allow the user to move the shoe (S) after placing it on a pair of support arms (55). The handle (53) may be provided on the upper side of the shoe hanger body (51). The handle (53) may be provided on a second body (51b) that forms the upper surface of the shoe hanger body (51). The handle (53) may include a first handle portion (53a) formed by extending upward from the second body (51b) and a second handle portion (53b) coupled to the upper side of the first handle portion (53a). In an embodiment of the present invention, the handle is illustrated as being separated and coupled into a first handle portion and a second handle portion, but the concept of the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the handle may be formed integrally with the shoe hanger body.

[0113] A second sterilization unit (120) may be disposed in a channel (59) formed inside the shoe hanger (50). The second sterilization unit (120) may be disposed on the channel (59).

[0114] The second sterilization unit (120) may include a UV lamp (123) and an installation bracket (127). The second sterilization unit (120) may be installed inside the shoe hanger (50). The second sterilization unit (120) may be located inside a pair of support arms (55) of the shoe hanger (50). The second sterilization unit (120) may be positioned inside a pair of support arms (55) of the shoe hanger (50) to sterilize the interior of a shoe (S) supported by a pair of support arms (55).

[0115] The shoe hanger body (51) forming the shoe hanger (50) may have a structure formed to form a pair of support arms (55) on each of the first body (51a) and the second body (51b).

[0116] The second sterilization unit (120) may further include an installation bracket (127) for mounting a UV lamp (123) so that the UV lamp (123) can be positioned on the Euro (59) of the shoe hanger body (51).

[0117] A UV lamp (123) is positioned within a pair of support arms (55) and configured to emit ultraviolet light to sterilize the inner lining of the shoe (S). The UV lamp (123) may be configured in a cylindrical shape. In an embodiment of the present invention, the UV lamp is illustrated as being cylindrical, but the concept of the present invention is not limited thereto. The UV lamp (123) may emit UVC. However, it is not limited thereto, and the UV lamp (123) may also emit UVA and UVB.

[0118] The mounting bracket (127) may be provided as a pair of two so as to support one side and the other side of the ultraviolet lamp (123). The mounting bracket (127) may include an ultraviolet lamp support part (127a) formed in a corresponding shape to support the ultraviolet lamp (123), and a mounting bracket fixing part (127b) formed to fix the mounting bracket (127) to the second body (51b). The mounting bracket (127) may be fixed to the second body (51b) of the shoe hanger body (51) so as to position the ultraviolet lamp (123) on the flow path (59).

[0119] The interior of the shoe (S) supported on the shoe hanger (50) can be sterilized entirely by a second sterilization unit (120), i.e., an ultraviolet lamp (123), which is positioned on a pair of support arms (55) of the shoe hanger (50).

[0120] Additionally, as cooling air passes through the fan (44) and the supply duct (70) through the channel (59) of the shoe hanger (50), the ultraviolet lamp (123) located on the channel (59) is always in contact with the cooling air, thereby suppressing the temperature rise of the ultraviolet lamp (123) during sterilization operation and preventing damage to the shoe (S) due to overheating.

[0121] The shoe hanger (50) may further include a power connection part (330) for supplying power to a second sterilization part (120) installed in the Euro (59). The power connection part (330) may be connected to a power supply part (300) provided in the support member (80) to supply power to the second sterilization part (120).

[0122] The power connection part (330) may be provided to be connected to a power supply part (300) provided in the support member (80) when the shoe hanger (50) is mounted on the support member (80).

[0123] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing the state in which the shoe hanger shown in FIG. 4 is mounted on a support member, FIG. 10 is a drawing showing the state in which the shoe hanger shown in FIG. 4 is mounted on a support member and a power connection part is connected to a power supply part, FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing the combined state of the power supply part and the power connection part shown in FIG. 10.

[0124] As illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 11, the shoe hanger (50) may further include a power connection part (330) for supplying power to a second sterilization part (120) installed in the Euro (59).

[0125] The power connection part (330) may be connected to a power supply part (300) provided on the support member (80) to supply power to the second sterilization part (120). The power connection part (330) may include a connection terminal (331).

[0126] The power connection part (330) may be provided on the shoe hanger body (51) of the shoe hanger (50). The power connection part (330) may be placed on the upper surface of the shoe hanger body (51).

[0127] The power connection part (330) of the shoe hanger (50) can be positioned to correspond to the power supply part (300) of the support member (80).

[0128] The power supply unit (300) may include a contact terminal (310) provided to be in contact with the power connection unit (330). The power supply unit (300) may include a contact terminal (310) provided to be in contact with the connection terminal (331) of the power connection unit (330).

[0129] The power supply unit (300) may further include a power case (301) provided to accommodate a contact terminal (310) and an elastic body (320) provided to elastically support the contact terminal (310) inside the power case (301).

[0130] An elastic body (320) mounted inside the power case (301) is provided to elastically support the contact terminal (310). The elastic body (320) can elastically support the contact terminal (310) so that it can move in a direction perpendicular to the mounting direction of the shoe hanger (50) by the movement of the shoe hanger (50).

[0131] A power supply unit (300) may be provided on a support member (80). A power supply unit (300) may be positioned on the upper part of the support member (80). The support member (80) may include a shoe hanger support member (84) that protrudes from a support body (81) and supports a shoe hanger body (51). The shoe hanger support member (84) may include a first support member (84a) forming the upper part, a second support member (84b) forming the side part, and a third support member (84c) forming the lower part.

[0132] The first support member (84a) and the third support member (84c) may be positioned at a certain distance apart and corresponding to each other. The second support member (84b) may be provided to connect one side of the first support member (84a) and the third support member (84c). The first support member (84a) may be provided to support the upper surface of the shoe hanger body (51), the third support member (84c) may be provided to support the lower surface of the shoe hanger body (51), and the second support member (84b) may be provided to support one side of the shoe hanger body (51).

[0133] The power supply unit (300) may be located on a first support unit (84a) located on the upper part of the shoe hanger support unit (84). A terminal installation unit (88) for installing the power supply unit (300) may be formed on the first support unit (84a). The terminal installation unit (88) is formed to penetrate the first support unit (84a) so that the contact terminal (310) of the terminal installation unit (88) penetrates the first support unit (84a) and contacts a connection terminal (331) provided on the shoe hanger (50).

[0134] Accordingly, at the first position (P1) where the shoe hanger (50) is attached to the support member (80), the power connection part (330) of the shoe hanger (50) and the power supply part (300) of the support member (80) are connected so that the power to the ultraviolet lamp (123) of the second sterilization part (120) is turned ON.

[0135] The power connection unit (330) and the power supply unit (300) can check the application of power by contact between the connection terminal (331) and the contact terminal (310), and at the same time, check for any abnormalities in the ultraviolet lamp (123).

[0136] When the shoe hanger (50) is fully mounted at the mounting position of the support member (80), the power connection part (330) and the power supply part (300) are connected, and accordingly, power is supplied to the ultraviolet lamp (123), so that it can be checked whether the shoe hanger (50) is mounted at the mounting position of the support member (80).

[0137] Additionally, at the second position (P2) where the shoe hanger (50) is separated from the support member (80), the power connection part (330) of the shoe hanger (50) and the power supply part (300) of the support member (80) are separated, so the power to the ultraviolet lamp (123) is turned off.

[0138] The power connection unit (330) and the power supply unit (300) can check the power supply by connecting the connection terminal (331) and the contact terminal (310) provided on the shoe hanger (50) and the support member (80), respectively, and when the shoe hanger (50) is separated from the support member (80), the power connection unit (330) and the power supply unit (300) are separated, and the power of the ultraviolet lamp (123) is turned off.

[0139] FIGS. 12 and 13 are drawings illustrating a power supply unit and a power connection unit with a changed mounting position according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0140] As illustrated in FIG. 12, the shoe hanger (50) may further include a power connection part (330) for supplying power to a second sterilization part (120) installed in the Euro (59). The power connection part (330) may be connected to a power supply part (300) provided in the support member (80) to supply power to the second sterilization part (120). The power connection part (330) may include a connection terminal (331).

[0141] The power connection part (330) may be provided on the shoe hanger body (51) of the shoe hanger (50). The power connection part (330) may be placed on the side of the shoe hanger body (51).

[0142] The power connection part (330) can simultaneously perform the role of a detection means for detecting whether the shoe hanger (50) is mounted when the shoe hanger (50) is slidably coupled to the support member (80).

[0143] The power connection part (330) is positioned on one side of the shoe hanger (50) to check whether the shoe hanger (50) is fully seated on the support member (80).

[0144] A power supply unit (300) corresponding to a power connection unit (330) can be provided on a support member (80).

[0145] The power supply unit (300) may be located on a second support unit (84b) located on the side of the shoe hanger support unit (84). A terminal installation unit (not shown) for installing the power supply unit (300) may be formed in the second support unit (84b). The terminal installation unit is formed to penetrate the second support unit (84b) so that the contact terminal (310) can directly contact the connection terminal (331) of the shoe hanger (50).

[0146] When the shoe hanger (50) is connected to the support member (80) and the first position (P1) is fully mounted, the power connection part (330) of the shoe hanger (50) and the power supply part (300) of the support member (80) are connected, so that the ultraviolet lamp (123) of the second sterilization part (120) is turned on and operates.

[0147] The power connection unit (330) and the power supply unit (300) can check the application of power by contact between the connection terminal (331) and the contact terminal (310), and at the same time, check for any abnormalities in the ultraviolet lamp (123).

[0148] As illustrated in FIG. 13, the power connection part (330) of the shoe hanger (50) may be connected to a power supply part (300) provided on the support member (80) to supply power to the second sterilization part (120).

[0149] The power connection part (330) may be provided on the shoe hanger body (51) of the shoe hanger (50). The power connection part (330) may be placed on the lower surface of the shoe hanger body (51).

[0150] The power connection part (330) can simultaneously perform the role of a detection means for detecting whether the shoe hanger (50) is mounted when the shoe hanger (50) is slidably coupled to the support member (80).

[0151] The power connection part (330) is positioned on the lower surface of the shoe hanger (50). The power supply part (300) may be located on the third support part (84c) forming the lower part of the shoe hanger support part (84).

[0152] The power connection part (330) and the power supply part (300) can be provided to check whether the shoe hanger (50) is seated in the correct position of the support member (80).

[0153] In the first position (P1) where the shoe hanger (50) is mounted on the support member (80), the power connection part (330) of the shoe hanger (50) and the power supply part (300) of the support member (80) are connected so that the ultraviolet lamp (123) of the second sterilization part (120) can be turned on.

[0154] The shoe (S) is mounted on the support member (80) while resting on the shoe hanger (50). The power connection part (330) and the power supply part (300) are positioned at the bottom of the shoe hanger (50) and the bottom of the support member (80), so that the physical contact between the connection terminal (331) and the contact terminal (310) can be firmly established by the load of the shoe (S) hanging on the shoe hanger (50).

[0155] FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a shoe hanger equipped with a second sterilization unit according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a second sterilization unit mounted on the shoe hanger illustrated in FIG. 14. Reference numerals not shown refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 13.

[0156] As illustrated in FIGS. 14 to 15, the sterilization device (100) may include a second sterilization part (120A) provided on a shoe hanger (50) to sterilize the inner lining of the shoe (S).

[0157] The second sterilization unit (120A) is provided to sterilize the interior of the shoe (S) mounted on the shoe hanger (50). The second sterilization unit (120A) is provided to sterilize the inner lining of the shoe (S) mounted on the shoe hanger (50).

[0158] The second sterilization unit (120A) may be installed on the shoe hanger (50). The second sterilization unit (120A) may be installed inside the shoe hanger (50). The second sterilization unit (120A) may not be visible from the outside, and accordingly, the aesthetics of the shoe care device (1) may be improved.

[0159] The second sterilization unit (120A) may include an installation bracket (127A) provided for installing an ozone generator (121A) and an ion generator (121A).

[0160] The ozone generator (121A) of the second sterilization unit (120A) is provided to generate ozone and sterilize the inside of the shoe (S). The ozone generator (121A) can perform sterilization by radicals generated by plasma discharge in the direction of air flow.

[0161] The ozone generator (121A) can be supported by an installation bracket (127A) and installed in the internal flow path (59) of the shoe rack (50). The ozone generator (121A) can be positioned inside a pair of support arms (55) of the shoe rack (50) to sterilize the inside of the shoe (S) supported by the pair of support arms (55).

[0162] In an embodiment of the present invention, the ozone generator (121A) is illustrated as being rectangular, but the concept of the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0163] The mounting bracket (127A) may be provided in pairs to support one side and the other side of the ozone generator (121A). The mounting bracket (127A) may be provided to position the ozone generator (121A) on the flow path (59).

[0164] The interior of the shoe (S) supported on the shoe hanger (50) can be sterilized entirely by the second sterilization unit (120A), i.e., the ozone generator (121A), which is positioned on a pair of support arms (55) of the shoe hanger (50).

[0165] FIG. 16 is a control block diagram of a shoe care device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0166] Referring to FIG. 16, a shoe care device (1) according to one embodiment may include a sensor unit (150), a control unit (200), an output unit (250), a power supply unit (300), and a heat exchanger (47).

[0167] The heat exchanger (47) may include an evaporator (42), a condenser (43), and a compressor (41) through which a refrigerant circulates, and may be configured to dehumidify and heat the air flowing in from the chamber.

[0168] The heat exchanger (47) can transmit operation information (e.g., the operating frequency of the compressor (41)) to the control unit (200), and the control unit (200) can control the heat exchanger (47) (e.g., the compressor (41)).

[0169] The sensor unit (150) may include various sensors capable of obtaining information regarding each component of the shoe care device (1) or the environment inside the shoe care device (1).

[0170] According to various embodiments, the sensor unit (150) may include a temperature sensor (not shown) capable of sensing the temperature at each location (e.g., supply duct (70)) of the shoe care device (1).

[0171] In one embodiment, the sensor unit (150) may include a sensor (e.g., current sensor, voltage sensor) capable of obtaining various information to determine whether the power supply unit (300) supplies power to the sterilization device (100).

[0172] The sensor unit (150) can transmit information regarding each component of the shoe care device (1) or the environment inside the shoe care device (1) (e.g., information regarding the power supply status of the power supply unit (300)) to the control unit (200).

[0173] The output unit (250) is configured to provide various information to the user and may include a display unit (22) and / or a speaker (251).

[0174] The display unit (22) can provide various information to the user by outputting a visual display, and the speaker (251) can provide various information to the user by outputting sound.

[0175] In one embodiment, the display unit (22) may include a touch screen for receiving various commands (hereinafter 'user input') from a user.

[0176] According to various embodiments, the shoe care device (1) may include an input device (not shown) for receiving user input separately from the display unit (22). The input device (not shown) may be implemented in various forms (e.g., buttons) for receiving user input.

[0177] The power supply unit (300) can supply power to the sterilization device (100) by connecting to the power connection unit (330) while the shoe hanger (50) is mounted on the support member (80).

[0178] The control unit (200) may include at least one processor (210) and at least one memory (220) and may control at least one other component of the shoe management device (1).

[0179] The processor (210) can control at least one other component (e.g., heat exchanger (47), output unit (250), blower fan (44), sterilization device (100), power supply unit (300)) of the shoe care device (1) connected to the processor (210) by executing software (e.g., a program), and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (210) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor unit (150), a display unit (22) and / or an input device (not shown)) in volatile memory, process the commands or data stored in volatile memory, and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory. According to one embodiment, the processor (210) may include a main processor (e.g., a central processing unit) or an auxiliary processor (e.g., a processor for controlling the heat exchanger, a processor for controlling the output unit) that can operate independently or together with it. For example, if the processor (210) includes a main processor and an auxiliary processor, the auxiliary processor may be configured to use less power than the main processor or to be specialized for a specified function. The auxiliary processor may be implemented separately from the main processor or as part of it.

[0180] The memory (220) can store various data used by at least one component of the shoe care device (1) (e.g., processor (210) or sensor unit (150)). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software and related commands. The memory (220) may include volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

[0181] According to various embodiments, the memory (220) may store software (e.g., a program) that enables the operation described below to be performed when executed by the processor (210).

[0182] The configuration of the shoe care device (1) according to various embodiments has been described above, and the control method of the shoe care device (1) according to various embodiments will be described in detail below.

[0183] FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a course course of a shoe care device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0184] Referring to FIG. 17, the input device of the shoe care device (1) (e.g., the touch screen of the display unit (22)) can receive user input to start various courses of the shoe care device (1) (e.g., the first course, the second course) (1000).

[0185] The control unit (200) can turn on the blower fan (44) based on receiving user input to start the course of the shoe care device (1) (1100).

[0186] In one embodiment, the control unit (200) can alternately turn on the compressor (41) and the sterilization device (100).

[0187] Specifically, the control unit (200) can control the compressor (41) and the sterilization device (100) so that the on-time of the compressor (41) and the on-time of the sterilization device (100) do not overlap with each other.

[0188] According to various embodiments, the control unit (200) can turn off the sterilization device (100) by controlling the power supply unit (300) to cut off the power applied to the sterilization device (100).

[0189] In one embodiment, the control unit (200) can turn on the sterilization device (100) based on the compressor (41) being turned off, and turn on the compressor (41) based on the sterilization device (100) being turned off.

[0190] Specifically, based on receiving user input to start the first course, the control unit (200) can turn on the sterilization device (100) for a preset time corresponding to the first course (1210), and turn off the sterilization device (100) after the preset time has elapsed (1220).

[0191] The control unit (200) can turn on the compressor (41) for a preset time corresponding to the first course based on the sterilization device (100) being turned off (1230), and can turn off the compressor (41) after the preset time has elapsed (1240).

[0192] According to various embodiments, the control unit (200) may turn on the sterilization device (100) based on the compressor (41) being turned off (1240).

[0193] Afterwards, the control unit (200) can turn off the blower fan (44) as the course ends (1400).

[0194] In another embodiment, based on receiving user input to start a second course, the control unit (200) can turn on the compressor (41) for a preset time corresponding to the second course (1310), and turn off the compressor (41) after the preset time has elapsed (1320).

[0195] The control unit (200) can turn on the sterilization device (100) for a preset time corresponding to the second course based on the compressor (41) being turned off (1330), and can turn off the sterilization device (100) after the preset time has elapsed (1340).

[0196] In one embodiment, the control unit (200) can turn on the sterilization device (100) after a preset period has elapsed since the compressor (41) was turned off.

[0197] Afterwards, the control unit (200) can turn off the blower fan (44) as the course ends (1400).

[0198] The shoe care device (1) according to one embodiment can prevent damage to the sterilization device (100) by high-temperature air by ensuring that the operation of the compressor (41) and the operation of the sterilization device (100) do not overlap with each other.

[0199] Although not illustrated in the drawings, according to various embodiments, the control unit (200) may control the on / off of the sterilization device (100) based on temperature information obtained from the sensor unit (150).

[0200] For example, to prevent damage to the sterilization device (100) due to high temperature, the control unit (200) can turn on the sterilization device (100) only when the temperature inside the shoe care device (1) (e.g., the temperature of the supply duct (70)) is below a preset temperature.

[0201] FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a shoe care device (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention outputting a warning notification.

[0202] Referring to FIG. 18, an input device of the shoe care device (1) (e.g., a touch screen of the display unit (22)) can receive user input to start various courses of the shoe care device (1) (2000).

[0203] The control unit (200) can determine whether the power supply unit (300) is providing power to the sterilization device based on information obtained through the sensor unit (150) (e.g., the power supply status of the power supply unit (300)) (2100).

[0204] According to various embodiments, the control unit (200) may determine that power is not supplied to the sterilization device through the power supply unit (300) when no current flows through the power connection unit (330) from the power supply unit (300), and may determine that power is supplied to the sterilization device through the power supply unit (300) when a current greater than a preset value flows through the power connection unit (330) from the power supply unit (300).

[0205] In various embodiments, if the sterilization device (100) is not turned on despite the control unit (200) outputting a control signal to turn on the sterilization device (100) a preset number of times, it can be determined that power is not supplied to the sterilization device through the power supply unit (300).

[0206] The method for determining whether the power supply unit (300) is providing power to the sterilization device (100) is not limited to the above embodiment, and it goes without saying that various methods within the ordinary technical scope may be used.

[0207] The control unit (200) can control the output unit (250) to output a warning notification (e.g., visual notification or auditory notification) indicating that the shoe hanger (50) has been separated from the support member (80) based on the fact that power is not supplied to the sterilization device (100) through the power supply unit (300) (2200).

[0208] For example, the display unit (22) can display a visual notification (e.g., text, shape, icon, etc.) indicating that the shoe hanger (50) has been separated from the support member (80) based on a control signal from the control unit (200).

[0209] As another example, the speaker (251) can output a sound (e.g., guidance voice, buzzer sound, etc.) announcing that the shoe hanger (50) has been separated from the support member (80) based on a control signal from the control unit (200).

[0210] The control unit (200) can control each component of the shoe care device (1) (e.g., blower fan (44), heat exchanger (47), sterilization device (100)) to start a course corresponding to user input based on power being supplied to the sterilization device (100) through the power supply unit (300) (2300).

[0211] The shoe care device (1) according to one embodiment can determine whether the shoe hanger (50) is properly mounted on the support member (80) based on whether power is applied to the sterilization device (100), and can induce the user to properly mount the shoe hanger (50) by outputting a warning notification when the shoe hanger (50) is not properly mounted on the support member (80).

[0212] In various embodiments, the control unit (200) may determine whether power is supplied to the sterilization device (100) through the power supply unit (300) in response to receiving user input to start a course of the shoe care device (1) and output a warning notification accordingly, but may also determine whether power is supplied to the sterilization device (100) through the power supply unit (300) at preset intervals regardless of receiving user input and output a warning notification accordingly.

[0213] According to various embodiments, when the power supply unit (300) is positioned on the upper inner wall of the support member (80), the power connection unit (330) may be designed so that it is not connected to the power supply unit (300) even if the shoe hanger (50) is properly mounted on the support member (80).

[0214] Specifically, the power connection unit (330) can be designed to be connected to the power supply unit (300) only when torque is generated on the shoe hanger (50) due to the load of the shoe (S) by the shoe (S) being mounted on the shoe hanger (50) after the shoe hanger (50) is properly mounted on the support member (80).

[0215] In this case, the control unit (200) can control the output unit (250) to output a warning notification (e.g., a visual notification or an auditory notification) indicating that the shoe (S) is not hanging on the shoe hanger (50) based on the fact that power is not supplied to the sterilization device (100) through the power supply unit (300).

[0216] According to one embodiment, the shoe management device (1) can determine whether the shoe hanger (50) is properly mounted on the support member (80) and whether the shoe (S) is mounted on the shoe hanger (50) based on the power supply status of the power supply unit (300) according to various designs, and can induce the user to properly mount the shoe hanger (50) or mount the shoe (S) on the shoe hanger (50) by outputting a warning notification when the shoe hanger (50) is not properly mounted on the support member (80) or when the shoe (S) is not mounted on the shoe hanger (50).

[0217] Specific embodiments have been illustrated and described above. However, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and those skilled in the art may make various modifications without departing from the essence of the technical concept of the invention as described in the following claims. Explanation of the symbols

[0218] 1: Shoe care device 10: Main unit 20: Door 30; Shoe management room 40; Machine room 50 : Shoe rack 51: Shoe hanger body 55: A pair of support arms 57: Multiple holes 60: Supply port 70 : Supply duct 100 : Sterilization device 110: 1st Sterilization Unit 120, 120A: 2nd Sterilization Unit 113,123: UV lamp 121A: Ozone generator 150 : Sensor unit 200 : Control unit 250 : Output section 300 : Power supply section

Claims

Claim 1 Cabinet; a chamber provided to accommodate shoes within the cabinet; a machine room provided to accommodate a heat pump for heating air supplied to the chamber and dehumidifying air discharged from the chamber; an air supply duct connecting the chamber and the machine room; an air supply port provided on the side wall of the chamber to supply air flowing along the air supply duct into the interior of the chamber; a support member provided on the side wall of the chamber adjacent to the air supply port; A shoe care device comprising: a pair of support arms inserted into the interior of a shoe accommodated in the chamber; a shoe hanger detachably mounted on the support member and having a hollow interior through which air supplied from the air supply port can flow; wherein the shoe hanger has a sterilization device provided in the hollow interior, and the support member has a power supply unit for applying power to the sterilization device; and the shoe hanger further includes a power connection unit positioned to correspond to the power supply unit, wherein the power supply unit includes a contact terminal positioned opposite to the power connection unit when the shoe hanger is in a first position (P1) coupled to the support member; and an elastic body provided to elastically support the contact terminal so that the contact terminal contacts the power connection unit when the shoe hanger is in the first position (P1) coupled to the support member. Claim 2 In claim 1, the shoe hanger comprises a shoe hanger body including a pair of support arms formed to protrude so as to support the shoe, a passage formed within the shoe hanger body that communicates with the air supply duct to allow air to move to the pair of support arms, and a plurality of holes formed on the outer surface of the pair of support arms to supply air into the chamber, connected to the passage. Claim 3 In paragraph 2, the sterilization device is a shoe care device placed on the above-mentioned path. Claim 4 In paragraph 2, the sterilization device comprises at least one of a UV lamp or an ion generator. Claim 5 In paragraph 4, the ultraviolet lamp or the ion generator is a shoe care device disposed inside the pair of support arms. Claim 6 In claim 5, the shoe care device further comprises a pair of support arms, wherein the pair of support arms includes an installation bracket fixed to the inner upper surface of the pair of support arms so that the ultraviolet lamp or the ion generator is positioned on the flow path. Claim 7 In claim 1, the power supply unit is provided to supply power to the sterilization device and is a shoe care device disposed on at least one of the inner wall of one side, the inner wall of the upper side, or the inner wall of the lower side of the support member. Claim 8 delete Claim 9 A shoe care device according to claim 1, wherein when the shoe hanger is in the first position (P1) coupled to the support member, the power connection part and the contact terminal come into contact and the sterilization device is turned on. Claim 10 A shoe care device according to claim 9, wherein when the shoe hanger is in a second position (P2) separated from the support member, the power connection part and the contact terminal are separated, and the sterilization device is turned off. Claim 11 A shoe care device according to claim 1, wherein the contact terminal is provided to be exposed to at least one of the inner wall on one side, the inner wall on the upper side, or the inner wall on the lower side of the support member so as to be in contact with the power connection portion. Claim 12 delete Claim 13 A shoe care device according to claim 1, further comprising: a heat exchanger that includes a compressor and heats air introduced from the chamber; and a control unit that alternately turns on the compressor and the sterilization device. Claim 14 In paragraph 13, the control unit turns on the sterilization device based on the compressor being turned off, and turns on the compressor based on the sterilization device being turned off. Claim 15 A shoe care device according to claim 1, further comprising: an output unit including at least one of a display unit and a speaker; and a control unit that controls the output unit to output a visual or auditory notification announcing that the shoe hanger has been separated from the support member based on the fact that power is not applied to the sterilization device through the power supply unit. Claim 16 In claim 15, the control unit determines whether power is supplied to the sterilization device through the power supply unit in response to receiving user input to start a course of the shoe care device. Claim 17 A shoe care device according to claim 1, further comprising: an output unit including at least one of a display unit and a speaker; and a control unit that controls the output unit based on the power supply status of the power supply unit, wherein the power supply unit is disposed on the upper inner wall of the support member, and the control unit controls the output unit to output a visual or auditory notification indicating that the shoe is not hanging on the shoe hanger based on the fact that power is not applied to the sterilization device through the power supply unit.

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