Clothes care apparatus

Abstract

This clothes care apparatus comprises: a cabinet; a first chamber that is formed inside the cabinet and provided to accommodate clothes; a first door provided to open or close the first chamber, wherein the first door has a second chamber partitioned from the first chamber and provided to accommodate clothes and includes a door water supply container and a door water drainage container; a second door that is rotatably coupled to the first door so as to open or close the second chamber; and a spot cleaning device which is provided inside the second chamber to partially clean the clothes accommodated in the second chamber, and which includes a water supply container that receives water from the door water supply container and a water drainage container that drains water to the door water drainage container.

Description

Garment manager

[0001] The disclosed invention relates to a garment care device including a partial washing device capable of performing partial washing of target garments.

[0002] A clothes care device is a device that performs clothes care, such as drying wet clothes, removing dust or odors attached to clothes, and reducing wrinkles in clothes.

[0003] The garment manager may be equipped with a hot air supply device that supplies hot air to a management room to dry the garments, and may be equipped with a steam generator to perform refreshing functions such as removing wrinkles from the garments, deodorizing, removing static electricity, and providing fragrance.

[0004] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a garment care device including a partial washing device to enable partial washing of garments.

[0005] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a clothing manager that improves space utilization and user convenience by placing a partial washing device in a separate space formed inside a door.

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a garment manager capable of supplying and draining water without separating the water tank and drain tank of the partial washing machine from the partial washing machine.

[0007] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a garment manager capable of automatically supplying water to a water tank of a partial washing machine and draining water from a drain tank.

[0008] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a garment manager capable of supplying water from a relatively large door water tank to a relatively small capacity water tank of a partial washing machine.

[0009] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a garment manager capable of draining laundry from a drain of a relatively small capacity partial washing machine to a door drain of a relatively large capacity.

[0010] The technical problems to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a clothing manager may include a partial washing device, including: a cabinet; a first chamber formed inside the cabinet and configured to receive clothing; a first door having a first chamber configured to open or close the first chamber and a second chamber partitioned from the first chamber and configured to receive clothing, the first door including a door water tank and a door drain tank; a second door rotatably coupled to the first door to open or close the second chamber; and a spot cleaning device provided inside the second chamber to partially wash clothing received in the second chamber, the spot cleaning device including: a water tank connectable to the door water tank to receive water used for partially washing clothing received in the second chamber from the door water tank; and a drain tank connectable to the door drain tank to discharge water within the spot cleaning device to the door drain tank.

[0012] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 2 illustrates an open first door of a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 3 illustrates an open second door of a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0015] Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0016] Figure 5 illustrates a partial washing machine according to one embodiment.

[0017] Figure 6 illustrates a partial washing machine according to one embodiment from another angle.

[0018] Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line D-D' of Fig. 6.

[0019] Figure 8 illustrates an exploded view of a partial washing machine according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 9 is a drawing of a partial washing machine according to one embodiment, in which some components are omitted to explain the water supply path and the drain path.

[0021] Fig. 10 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion of a partial washing machine according to one embodiment.

[0022] Fig. 11 illustrates a partial washing machine according to one embodiment.

[0023] Fig. 12 illustrates a partial washing machine according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 13 is an exploded view of a third chamber of a first door and components accommodated in the third chamber in a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0025] Figure 14 shows Figure 13 from a different angle.

[0026] FIG. 15 illustrates a third chamber and components mounted in the third chamber in a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the water supply and drainage process of a partial washing device connected to a home position unit in a clothing manager according to one embodiment.

[0028] Figure 17 is an enlarged view of E in Figure 16.

[0029] Figure 18 is an exploded perspective view of a second door and a moving device according to one embodiment.

[0030] Figure 19 shows Figure 18 from a different angle.

[0031] Figure 20 illustrates a second chamber according to one embodiment.

[0032] Figure 21 is an enlarged view of B in Figure 4.

[0033] Figure 22 is an enlarged view of A in Figure 3.

[0034] Fig. 23 is a control block diagram of a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0035] Figure 24 illustrates an example of a control panel according to one embodiment.

[0036] FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method for determining a target area by a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0037] FIG. 26 illustrates an example of an interface for setting a target area provided by a control panel according to one embodiment.

[0038] Fig. 27 illustrates an example of a button for setting a target area provided on a control panel according to one embodiment.

[0039] FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating another example of a method for determining a target area by a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0040] FIG. 29 illustrates a partial washing machine according to one embodiment scanning clothes accommodated in a second chamber.

[0041] FIG. 30 illustrates an example of a full image of clothing obtained by a partial washing machine according to one embodiment.

[0042] FIG. 31 illustrates an example in which a full image of clothing is displayed on a control panel according to one embodiment.

[0043] FIG. 32 illustrates an entire image of clothing acquired by a clothing manager according to one embodiment and transmitted to a user device.

[0044] FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a method for automatically setting a target area by a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0045] FIG. 34 illustrates an example of a control block diagram when a garment manager according to one embodiment includes a first partial washing device and a second partial washing device.

[0046] FIG. 35 illustrates a front view of a garment manager including a first partial washing device and a second partial washing device according to one embodiment.

[0047] FIG. 36 illustrates an example of a control method of a garment manager including a first partial washing device and a second partial washing device according to one embodiment.

[0048] FIG. 37 illustrates another example of a control method for a garment manager including a first partial washing device and a second partial washing device according to one embodiment.

[0049] It should be understood that the various embodiments and terms used in this document are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but rather to encompass various modifications, equivalents, or alternatives of the embodiments.

[0050] In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components.

[0051] The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0052] In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in that phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. For example, "at least one of A, B, and C" can include A, B, C, A and B, B and C, A and B and C.

[0053] The term "and / or" includes any combination of a plurality of related described elements or any one of a plurality of related described elements.

[0054] Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one component from another and do not qualify the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order).

[0055] When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as being "coupled" or "connected" to another component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0056] The terms "include" or "have" are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in this document, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0057] When a component is said to be “connected,” “coupled,” “supported,” or “in contact with” another component, this includes not only cases where the components are directly connected, coupled, supported, or in contact, but also cases where the components are indirectly connected, coupled, supported, or in contact through a third component.

[0058] When we say that a component is "on" another component, this includes not only cases where the component is in contact with the other component, but also cases where there is another component between the two components.

[0059] Meanwhile, the terms “front”, “back”, “left”, “right”, “up”, “down”, etc. used in the description below are expressions related to direction, and are defined based on the drawing, and the shape and position of each component are not limited by these terms.

[0060] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a garment manager according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 illustrates a first door of a garment manager according to one embodiment with the door open. FIG. 3 illustrates a second door of a garment manager according to one embodiment with the door open. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0061] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4, the clothing manager (1) may include a cabinet (10) forming an exterior, a first door (20) rotatably coupled to the cabinet (10), and a second door (30) rotatably coupled to the first door (20). As another example, the first door (20) may be movably coupled to the cabinet (10). Alternatively, the second door (30) may be movably coupled to the first door (20).

[0062] The cabinet (10) may form a first chamber (11) configured to accommodate clothing. The cabinet (10) may have a rectangular parallelepiped shape with one open side. An opening (10a) may be formed at the front of the cabinet (10). Accordingly, the first chamber (11) may be configured in a form in which the front side is open.

[0063] The first door (20) may be provided to open and close the opening (10a) of the cabinet (10). The first door (20) may be rotatably coupled to the cabinet (10). The first door (20) may open and close the first chamber (11) by opening and closing the opening (10a) of the cabinet (10). The first door (20) may be rotatably coupled to the cabinet (10) through a connecting member such as a hinge (20a). A control panel (70) may be provided on the first door (20).

[0064] A machine room (13) partitioned from the first chamber (11) may be formed inside the cabinet (10). The machine room (13) may accommodate a heat exchanger (45) configured to heat or dehumidify air inside the first chamber (11). The machine room (13) may accommodate a steam generator (40) configured to supply steam into the first chamber (11).

[0065] The first chamber (11) may be provided to accommodate clothing. The first chamber (11) may form a space in which clothing is accommodated. A clothing support member (50) may be provided inside the first chamber (11) to support clothing. The clothing support member (50) may be detachably coupled to the upper side of the first chamber (11). One or more clothing support members (50) may be provided inside the first chamber (11). For example, a plurality of clothing support members (50) may be provided inside the first chamber (11). The clothing support members (50) may be provided in a hanger shape so that clothing can be hung on them. The clothing support members (50) may be provided so that air can flow inside them. As the air supplied into the clothing support members (50) is sprayed toward the clothing, dust or foreign substances adhering to the clothing can be removed.

[0066] The first door (20) may include a second chamber (22) that is partitioned from the first chamber (11) and is provided to accommodate clothing. The second chamber (22) may be formed inside the first door (20). The first door (20) may include a case (23) in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped with one side open, and the case (23) may form the second chamber (22). The case (23) may be provided integrally with the first door (20) or may be provided separately and then coupled to the first door (20). The second chamber (22) may be provided in a form in which the front side is open.

[0067] The first door (20) may include a door drain tank (33) and a door water tank (34) that are mounted on the first door (20) so as to be detachable from the first door (20). The first door (20) may have a third chamber (30a) that is provided to accommodate the door drain tank (33), the door water tank (34), and a second water supply pump (35) and a second drain pump (36) that will be described later.

[0068] The second door (30) may be configured to open or close the second chamber (22). The second door (30) may be rotatably coupled to the first door (20) to open and close the second chamber (22). As another example, although not shown, the second door (30) may be coupled to the first door (20) to move up and down or left and right.

[0069] A display (30c) may be provided on the front of the second door (30).

[0070] The first chamber (11) may include a first airflow inlet (11a) and a second airflow inlet (12a), and a first airflow outlet (11b) and a second airflow outlet (12b).

[0071] The first airflow inlet (11a) and the first airflow outlet (11b) may be formed on the lower surface of the first chamber (11). The first airflow inlet (11a) may be arranged at the front of the lower surface of the first chamber (11). The first airflow outlet (11b) may be arranged at the rear of the lower surface of the first chamber (11). The second airflow inlet (12a) may be formed on the rear surface of the first chamber (11). The second airflow outlet (12b) may be formed on the upper surface of the first chamber (11). The second airflow inlet (12a) and the second airflow outlet (12b) may be arranged at positions adjacent to each other. For this purpose, the second airflow inlet (12a) may be provided on the upper side of the rear surface of the first chamber (11). The second airflow outlet (12b) can be provided adjacent to the center of the upper surface of the first chamber (11).

[0072] A grille or filter may be provided at the first airflow inlet (11a) to prevent foreign substances other than water from flowing into the first airflow inlet (11a). A grille or filter may be provided at the first airflow outlet (11b) to prevent foreign substances from flowing in and to ensure that the airflow is well distributed within the first chamber (11).

[0073] The second airflow outlet (12b) of the first chamber (11) may be connected to the clothing support member (50). The air discharged through the second airflow outlet (12b) is delivered to the clothing placed on the clothing support member (50) through the air hole (51) formed in the clothing support member (50). As another example, the second airflow outlet (12b) may be formed so as not to be connected to the clothing support member (50), and the air discharged through the second airflow outlet (12b) may flow to the outside of the clothing support member (50) and be delivered to the clothing.

[0074] Referring to FIG. 2, the second chamber (22) may include a third airflow inlet (24a, 24b) and a third airflow outlet (24c).

[0075] The third airflow inlet (24a, 24b) may include a rear airflow inlet (24a) formed on the upper rear side of the second chamber (22) and an upper airflow inlet (24b) formed on the upper surface of the second chamber (22). The third airflow outlet (24c) may be formed on the lower rear side of the second chamber.

[0076] The third air inlet (24a, 24b) and the third air outlet (24c) may be formed by penetrating the case (23). Dry air and / or steam inside the first chamber (11) may be introduced into the second chamber (22) through the third air inlet (24a, 24b). Air and / or steam inside the second chamber (22) may be discharged into the first chamber (11) through the third air outlet (24c).

[0077] Since the third air inlet (24a, 24b) is positioned adjacent to the second air outlet (12b), the amount of air flowing in through the third air inlet (24a, 24b) may be greater than the amount of air discharged through the third air inlet (24, 24B). The above does not exclude the discharge of air through the third air inlet (24a, 24b).

[0078] Unlike that illustrated in FIG. 2, the garment manager (1) may include a plurality of holes formed over the entire area of ​​at least one surface of the case (23). The plurality of holes may include an inlet through which air and steam are introduced from the first chamber (11) to the second chamber (22), and an outlet through which air and steam are discharged from the second chamber (22). For example, the plurality of holes may be formed over the entire area of ​​the rear surface of the case (23), or the plurality of holes may be formed over the entire area of ​​the upper surface, the lower surface, both sides, and the rear surface of the case (23). Through this, the exchange of air and steam between the first chamber (11) and the second chamber (22) may be more smoothly achieved. The plurality of holes may also be formed over a portion of at least one of the upper surface, the lower surface, both sides, and the rear surface of the case (23).

[0079] Likewise, since the third airflow outlet (24c) is positioned adjacent to the first airflow inlet (11a), the amount of air discharged through the third airflow outlet (24c) may be greater than the amount of air introduced through the third airflow outlet (24c). The above does not exclude the introduction of air through the third airflow outlet (24c).

[0080] Referring to FIG. 2, the door drain tank (33) and the door water tank (34) can be separated toward the rear of the first door (20). The door drain tank (33) and the door water tank (34) can be separated from the rear surface of the first door (20). The door drain tank (33) and the door water tank (34) can be separated not only from the front surface of the first door (20) toward the front of the first door (20), but also from the rear surface of the first door (20) toward the rear of the first door (20).

[0081] The clothing manager (1) may include a partial washing device (100) provided inside the second chamber (22) to partially wash the clothing accommodated in the second chamber (22).

[0082] The partial washing device (100) can be placed inside the second chamber (22) when the second door (30) closes the second chamber (22). The partial washing device (100) can be provided on the back surface of the second door (30).

[0083] The clothing manager (1) may include a moving device (200) that is arranged to move the partial washing device (100) in a first direction and a second direction intersecting the first direction within a second chamber (22).

[0084] The partial washing device (100) may be arranged to be movable within the second chamber (22). More specifically, the partial washing device (100) may be arranged to be movable within the second chamber (22) along a first direction and a second direction by a moving device (200). Hereinafter, the first direction may refer to a vertical direction, and the second direction may refer to a horizontal direction. The vertical direction may include an up-down direction. The horizontal direction may include a left-right direction, assuming that the second door (30) is in a closed state.

[0085] Since the partial washing device (100) is provided to be movable within the second chamber (22), it can perform spot cleaning on clothing stored within the second chamber (22). Spot cleaning may refer to selectively washing a portion of clothing. The portion of clothing subject to spot cleaning may be referred to as a target area. The target area may be determined based on user settings, etc.

[0086] The partial washing machine (100) may be configured to spray water and detergent onto clothing. The detergent may refer to a detergent or a liquid mixture of water and detergent. The partial washing machine (100) may be configured to provide vibrations to the clothing after spraying the water and detergent onto the clothing, or simultaneously with spraying the water and detergent. The vibrations may be generated by an ultrasonic vibrator provided in the partial washing machine (100). Therefore, the vibrations may be referred to as ultrasonic vibrations. The partial washing machine (100) may provide vibrations to a target area of ​​the clothing to which the water and detergent have been sprayed, thereby washing the target area. The partial washing machine (100) may be configured to suck up the water and detergent sprayed onto the clothing. By sucking up the water and detergent, the partial washing machine (100) may reduce or eliminate water and detergent remaining on the clothing. The partial washing machine (100) may absorb contaminants or foreign substances on the clothing simultaneously with sucking up the water and detergent. The specific structure of the partial washing device (100) will be described later.

[0087] A cabinet drain tank (15a) and a cabinet water tank (15b) that are detachable from the cabinet (10) can be installed at the bottom of the cabinet (10). The cabinet drain tank (15a) and the cabinet water tank (15b) can be placed at the bottom of the first chamber (11).

[0088] The cabinet drain (15a) may be provided to store water formed by condensation or steam generated during the operation of the heat exchanger (45) before discharging it. The cabinet drain (15a) may be installed so as to be detachable from the cabinet (10) to facilitate water discharge.

[0089] The cabinet water tank (15b) may be provided to store water required to generate steam in a steam generator (40) to be described later. The water in the cabinet water tank (15b) may be supplied to the steam generator (40) and used to generate steam. The cabinet water tank (15b) may be installed so as to be detachable from the cabinet (10) to facilitate water replenishment.

[0090] The cabinet drain tank (15a) and the cabinet water tank (15b) may be provided in front of the machine room (13). The machine room (13) may be provided on the lower side of the cabinet (10). The machine room (13) is provided below the first chamber (11) and may be partitioned to form a separate space from the first chamber (11). A heat exchange device (45) provided to dehumidify and heat the air inside the first chamber (11) may be accommodated inside the machine room (13).

[0091] A first fan (42), a heat exchange device (45), and a steam generator (40) can be placed inside the machine room (13).

[0092] The heat exchanger (45) can supply hot air into the first chamber (11). The heat exchanger (45) can include an evaporator (46), a compressor (48), and a condenser (47) through which refrigerant circulates. The heat exchanger (45) can dehumidify and heat air.

[0093] As the refrigerant evaporates in the evaporator (46) of the heat exchanger (45), it absorbs latent heat of the surrounding air, and through this, the heat exchanger (45) can condense and remove moisture in the air. When the refrigerant is condensed in the condenser (47) through the compressor (48), the heat exchanger (45) can heat the surrounding air by releasing latent heat toward the surrounding air. The air introduced into the machine room (13) by the first fan (42) can be dehumidified and heated while sequentially passing through the evaporator (46) and the condenser (47).

[0094] The clothing manager (1) may include a first duct (71) configured to accommodate an evaporator (46), a condenser (47), and a first fan (42). The first duct (71) may be placed in a machine room (13). One end (71a) of the first duct (71) may be connected to a first airflow inlet (11a). The other end (71b) of the first duct (71) may be connected to a first airflow outlet (11b). The first duct (71) may be connected to a first chamber (11) through the first airflow inlet (11a) and the first airflow outlet (11b).

[0095] The air of the first chamber (11) can be introduced into the first duct (71) through the first air inlet (11a) and discharged into the first chamber (11) through the first air outlet (11b). The air introduced into the first duct (71) can be dehumidified and heated while passing through the evaporator (46) and the condenser (47). The first duct (71) can form a first circulation path (72) that circulates through the first chamber (11), the first fan (42), the evaporator (46), and the condenser (47). The first fan (42) can be arranged on the first circulation path (72) to suck the air of the first chamber (11) into the first duct (71). The air sucked into the first duct (71) by the first fan (42) can be discharged into the first chamber (11) through the first airflow outlet (11b). The first circulation path (72) can refer to a circulation path in which the air that has been drawn into the first duct (71) from the first chamber (11) through the first airflow inlet (11a) is discharged back into the first chamber (11) through the first airflow outlet (11b) from the first duct (71).

[0096] The clothing manager (1) may include a steam generator (40) placed in the machine room (13). The steam generator (40) may receive water from the cabinet water tank (15b) of the machine room (13) to form steam.

[0097] The steam generator (40) may include a steam generator (41) that is connected to a cabinet water tank (15b) and receives water to generate steam, a steam injection unit (43) that injects steam generated in the steam generator (41), and a steam connection pipe (44) that connects the steam generator (41) and the steam injection unit (43).

[0098] The steam injection unit (43) can be fixed to the steam outlet (43a) formed on the lower rear side of the first chamber (11). The steam outlet (43a) can be formed to correspond to the steam injection unit (43). The steam injection unit (43) can inject steam generated inside the machine room (13) into the first chamber (11) through the steam outlet (43a). The positions of the steam injection unit (43) and the steam outlet (43a) can be changed.

[0099] The steam generating unit (41) may include a heater (not shown) therein. The heater of the steam generating unit (41) heats water, thereby allowing the steam generating unit (41) to generate steam.

[0100] The first door (20) may include a door guide (21) that is provided to guide water moving downward by gravity to the first airflow inlet (11a). The door guide (21) may be provided on the lower side of the back surface of the first door (20). The door guide (21) may be formed to slope downward from the back surface of the first door (20) toward the first airflow inlet (11a). Water on the back surface of the first door (20) may move to the door guide (21) by gravity and be guided rearward by the door guide (21) to flow into the first airflow inlet (11a). Water flowing in through the first airflow inlet (11a) may be moved to the cabinet drain (15a) by a connecting member (not shown).

[0101] The clothing manager (1) may include a first chamber (11) and a second fan (75) for circulating the air inside, and a second duct (73) in which the second fan (75) is installed. The second duct (73) may be connected to the first chamber (11). One end of the second duct (73) may be connected to a second airflow inlet (12a). The other end of the second duct (73) may be connected to a second airflow outlet (12b). Air introduced into the second duct (73) through the second airflow inlet (12a) may be discharged to the first chamber (11) through the second airflow outlet (12b). The second fan (75) may be installed inside the second duct (73) to suck air into the second duct (73) through the second airflow inlet (12a). Air drawn into the second duct (73) by the second fan (75) can be discharged into the first chamber (11) through the second airflow outlet (12b).

[0102] The second duct (73) can form a second circulation path (74) by connecting the first chamber (11), the second air inlet (12a), and the second air outlet (12b). The second circulation path (74) can refer to a circulation path in which air that has been introduced into the second duct (73) from the first chamber (11) through the second air inlet (12a) is discharged back into the first chamber (11) through the second air outlet (12b) from the second duct (73).

[0103] The second duct (73) may be arranged at the rear of the first chamber (11). The second duct (73) may be arranged at the rear of the second air inlet (12a) formed at the rear of the first chamber (11). The second duct (73) may be arranged at the upper rear side of the first chamber (11). A filter member (60) may be detachably installed at the second air inlet (12a) to filter foreign substances in the air flowing in through the second air inlet (12a). The air flowing into the second duct (73) may have foreign substances such as dust and odors removed by the filter member (60). In addition to the filter, the filter member (60) may be provided with a sheet (not shown) that provides fragrance to clothes.

[0104] The clothing support member (50) may be coupled to the upper side of the first chamber (11) so as to be connected to the second airflow outlet (12b). The clothing support member (50) may spray air discharged from the second airflow outlet (12b) toward the clothing. The air sprayed by the clothing support member (50) may remove foreign substances such as dust from the clothing. As another example, the clothing support member (50) may be coupled to the upper side of the first chamber (11) so as to be spaced below the second airflow outlet.

[0105] The clothing manager (1) can perform a clothing management mode by placing clothing on the clothing support member (50) and closing the first door (20). In the clothing management mode, air inside the first chamber (11) can circulate inside the cabinet (10) along the first circulation path (72) and the second circulation path (74). Some of the air inside the first chamber (11) can be introduced into the second chamber (22) through the third airflow inlet (24a, 24b). The air inside the second chamber (22) can be discharged into the first chamber (11) through the third airflow outlet (24c).

[0106] Fig. 5 illustrates a partial washing device according to one embodiment. Fig. 6 illustrates a partial washing device according to one embodiment from another angle. Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line D-D' of Fig. 6.

[0107] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the clothing manager (1) may include a partial washing device (100). The partial washing device (100) is provided inside the second chamber (22) and can partially wash clothing accommodated in the second chamber (22).

[0108] A partial washing machine (100) may include a water spray unit (101) configured to spray water, a detergent spray unit (102) configured to spray detergent, a vibration unit (103) configured to contact clothes and provide vibration to the clothes, and a suction unit (104) configured to suck in water and detergent. For example, the vibration unit (103) may generate vibration using an ultrasonic element.

[0109] The water spray unit (101) can spray water toward the clothing. The detergent spray unit (102) can spray a detergent containing a mixture of water and detergent toward the clothing. As another example, the detergent may be composed solely of detergent with a controlled concentration. The vibration unit (103) can wash the clothing by contacting the clothing and applying vibrations to the clothing. The suction unit (104) can suck up water, detergent, and foreign substances sprayed onto the clothing.

[0110] Additionally, the partial washing machine (100) may further include a roller unit (105) that is provided to remove foreign substances from clothes by rotating. The partial washing machine (100) may include a motor (not shown) that is provided to rotate the roller unit (105). The roller unit (105) can wash a target area of ​​clothes together with the vibration unit (103). The roller unit (105) can wash clothes by coming into contact with the clothes. The roller unit (105) can make physical contact with clothes sprayed with water and detergent, thereby allowing contaminants on the clothes to be well mixed with the detergent. In addition, the roller unit (105) can remove foreign substances such as dust from the clothes by coming into contact with the clothes. Unlike what is shown in the drawing, the partial washing machine (100) may not include the roller unit (105). As another example, it may be configured to include the roller unit (105) instead of the vibration unit (103). As another example, the roller portion (105) may be brush-shaped. Other examples will be described later.

[0111] According to one embodiment, the partial washing machine (100) may include a water tank (120) including a water supply tank (121) provided to supply water sprayed from a water spray unit (101) and a drain tank (122) provided to store water sucked from a suction unit (104). Referring to FIG. 7, the interior of the water tank (120) may be partitioned into a water supply tank (121) and a drain tank (122) by a partition wall (123). In other words, one part of the water tank (120) may be used as a water supply tank (121), and the remaining part of the water tank (120) may be used as a drain tank (122). The one part and the remaining part of the water tank (120) may be partitioned by the partition wall (123). Alternatively, the partial washing machine (100) may also include separate water supply tanks and drain tanks.

[0112] A water tank (120) may be provided inside the partial washing machine (100). As described below, the water supply tank (121) may receive water from a door water supply tank (34) mounted on the first door (20), and the drain tank (122) may discharge water to a door drain tank (33) mounted on the first door (20). Therefore, the water tank (120) may be provided so as not to be separated from the partial washing machine (100). This is because water can be supplied to the water supply tank (121) and drained from the drain tank (122) without separating the water tank (120) from the partial washing machine (100). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For cleaning the water tank (120), the water tank (120) may be provided so as to be separated from the partial washing machine (100). According to various embodiments, the water tank (120) may include both an inlet for supplying water to the water tank (121) and an outlet for discharging water from the water tank (121). According to various embodiments, the water tank (120) may include both an inlet for introducing water, cleaning solution, foreign substances, etc. into the drain tank (122) and an outlet for discharging water, cleaning solution, foreign substances, etc. from the drain tank (122).

[0113] The partial washing machine (100) may include a water supply unit (124) connected to a water supply tank (121) and a drain unit (125) connected to a drain tank (122). When the partial washing machine (100) is connected to the home position unit (25), the water supply tank (121) can receive water from the door water supply tank (34) through the water supply unit (124). When the partial washing machine (100) is connected to the home position unit (25), the drain tank (122) can discharge water to the door drain tank (33) through the drain unit (125). The home position unit (25) may include a first opening (25c) provided to allow water from the door water supply tank (34) to pass through, and a second opening (25d) provided to allow water from the drain tank (122) to pass through. The first opening (25c) can be connected to a water supply unit (124). The second opening (25d) can be connected to a drain unit (125).

[0114] Referring to Fig. 7, the water supply unit (124) and the drain unit (125) may be provided on the lower surface of the partial washing machine (100) so as to be connected to the home position unit (25) formed on the lower surface of the second chamber (22). The water supply unit (124) is connected to the water tank (121) and the water supply unit (124) is provided below the water tank (121), so that water stored in the water tank (121) can be discharged through the water supply unit (124) by gravity. The partial washing machine (100) may include a first check valve (124a) provided on the water supply unit (124) to prevent water stored in the water tank (121) from being discharged through the water supply unit (124) by gravity. The drain unit (125) is connected to the drain tank (122) and the drain unit (125) is provided below the drain tank (122), so that water stored in the drain tank (122) can be discharged through the drain unit (125) by gravity. The partial washing machine (100) may include a second check valve (125a) provided in the drain unit (125) to prevent water stored in the drain tank (122) from being discharged through the drain unit (125) by gravity.

[0115] The partial washing machine (100) may include a detergent inlet (107) provided to inject detergent into the detergent drawer (131, FIG. 8). A user can inject detergent into the detergent drawer (131) through the detergent inlet (107) without separating the partial washing machine (100) from the second door (30). That is, the detergent can be injected into the detergent drawer (131) without approaching the rear of the partial washing machine (100). According to various embodiments, the detergent drawer (131) may be provided to be separable from the housing (110), and the user can separate the detergent drawer (131) from the housing (110) and then inject detergent into the detergent drawer (131) through the detergent inlet (107).

[0116] The partial washing machine (100) is provided to cover the detergent inlet (107) and may further include an inlet cover (130) detachably coupled to the detergent inlet (107). As illustrated in FIG. 5, when the detergent inlet (107) is provided on the upper surface of the partial washing machine (100), the inlet cover (130) may be omitted. This is because detergent does not flow out through the detergent inlet even without the inlet cover.

[0117] The partial washing machine (100) may include moving parts (111, 112, 113, 114). The moving parts (111, 112, 113, 114) may include a first moving part (111) and a second moving part (112) that are provided to be connected to a first shaft (211). The moving parts (111, 112, 113, 114) may include a third moving part (113) and a fourth moving part (114) that are provided to be connected to a third shaft (231). The moving parts (111, 112, 113, 114) may be provided to move along a first direction as the first shaft (211) and the third shaft (231) rotate.

[0118] The first moving part (111) and the second moving part (112) may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other along a first direction. The third moving part (113) and the fourth moving part (114) may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other along a first direction. The first direction may refer to a vertical direction or a vertical direction. Accordingly, the first moving part (111) and the second moving part (112) may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other vertically, and the third moving part (113) and the fourth moving part (114) may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other vertically.

[0119] Each of the moving parts (111, 112, 113, 114) may include a hole through which a shaft passes. Screw threads corresponding to screw threads formed on the first shaft (211) or the third shaft (231) may be formed within the hole of each of the moving parts (111, 112, 113, 114). Through this, as the first shaft (211) rotates in one direction, the first moving part (111) and the second moving part (112) may move upward or downward, and as the first shaft (211) rotates in the other direction, the first moving part (111) and the second moving part (112) may move downward or upward. Likewise, as the third shaft (231) rotates in one direction, the third moving part (113) and the fourth moving part (114) can move upward or downward, and as the third shaft (231) rotates in the other direction, the third moving part (113) and the fourth moving part (114) can move downward or upward. The one direction and the other direction in which the shaft rotates can refer to a clockwise direction (CW) and a counterclockwise direction (CCW), respectively.

[0120] Figure 8 is an exploded view of a partial washing machine according to one embodiment. Figure 9 is a drawing of a partial washing machine according to one embodiment, with some components omitted to explain the water supply and drainage channels. Figure 10 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion of a partial washing machine according to one embodiment.

[0121] Referring to FIG. 8, the partial washing machine (100) may include a housing (110), a first water supply pump (140) accommodated inside the housing (110), a first drainage pump (150), a driving motor (160), and a housing cover (110a). The partial washing machine (100) may further include a detergent box (131), a substrate (118a), and a battery (118b).

[0122] The housing (110) may be provided in a form in which one side is open. The housing (110) may include the first moving part (111), the second moving part (112), the third moving part (113), and the fourth moving part (114) described above. A first water supply pump (140), a first drainage pump (150), and a driving motor (160) may be accommodated inside the housing (110). A detergent box (131) may be provided inside the housing (110), and a substrate (118a) and a battery (118b) may be accommodated therein. A housing cover (110a) may be provided to cover one open side of the housing (110).

[0123] The housing (110) may include the water tank (120) described above. The water tank (120) may be provided with a water supply connection (117b) connected to a water supply tank (121) of the water tank (120), and a drain connection (117a) connected to a drain tank (122) of the water tank (120).

[0124] Referring to FIG. 8, the partial washing machine (100) may include a driving motor (160) that provides driving force to rotate the roller unit (105), and a gear unit (161) that is arranged to transmit the driving force of the driving motor (160) to the roller unit (105). According to one embodiment, the gear unit (161) may include a first gear (162) connected to a driving shaft of the driving motor (160), a second gear (164) connected to the roller unit (105), and a third gear (163) that is arranged to mesh with the first gear (162) and the second gear (164) between the first gear (162) and the second gear (164). The third gear (163) may be connected to a gear connection unit (163a) of a housing cover (110a).

[0125] The partial washing machine (100) may include an ultrasonic vibrator (103a) provided to provide vibration to the vibrating unit (103). The ultrasonic vibrator (103a) may be provided in multiples, and for example, four ultrasonic vibrators (103a) may be provided inside the vibrating unit (103). The ultrasonic vibrator (103a) may be placed inside the housing (110) when the housing cover (110a) is coupled to the housing (110).

[0126] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the partial washing machine (100) may include a first water supply pump (140) configured to move water stored in a water tank (121) to a water spray unit (101) and a detergent spray unit (102). The first water supply pump (140) may be connected to a first water supply hose (141) and a second water supply hose (142). Water may move inside the first water supply hose (141) and the second water supply hose (142), and the first water supply hose (141) and the second water supply hose (142) may form a path through which water moves. The first water supply hose (141) may connect a water supply connection (117b) and the first water supply pump (140). The second water supply hose (142) may connect the first water supply pump (140) and the water spray unit (101). As the first water supply pump (140) operates, water in the water supply tank (121) can flow into the first water supply pump (140) through the water supply connection (117b) and the first water supply hose (141). The water flowing into the first water supply pump (140) can be discharged through the second water supply hose (142). Since the second water supply hose (142) is connected to the water spray unit (101), the water discharged through the second water supply hose (142) can be sprayed to the outside of the partial washing machine (100) through the water spray unit (101).

[0127] In the present disclosure, the term "hose" may be replaced with terms such as pipe, tube, conduit, or duct in that it refers to a structure used to transport a fluid. Furthermore, the term "hose" in the present disclosure may include a pipe, tube, conduit, and / or duct.

[0128] According to one embodiment, the partial washing machine (100) may further include a third water supply hose (143) branching from a point of the second water supply hose (142). The third water supply hose (143) may be connected to a connection hose (133) to be described later. The water in the third water supply hose (143) may be mixed with detergent in the detergent box (131) inside the connection hose (133) and then sprayed to the outside of the partial washing machine (100) through the detergent spray unit (102). This will be described in detail below.

[0129] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the partial washing machine (100) may include a first drain pump (150) configured to move water, detergent, and foreign substances from a suction unit (104) to a drain tank (122). The first drain pump (150) may be connected to a first drain hose (151) and a second drain hose (152). Water may move inside the first drain hose (151) and the second drain hose (152), and the first drain hose (151) and the second drain hose (152) may form a path through which water moves. The first drain hose (151) may connect the suction unit (104) and the first drain pump (150). The second drain hose (152) may connect the first drain pump (150) and a drain connection (117a). As the first drain pump (150) operates, water, cleaning solution, and foreign substances can flow into the first drain pump (150) through the first drain hose (151) via the suction portion (104). The water, cleaning solution, and foreign substances flowing into the first drain pump (150) can be discharged through the second drain hose (152). Since the second drain hose (152) is connected to the drain tank (122) through the drain connection portion (117a), the water, cleaning solution, and foreign substances discharged through the second drain hose (152) can be stored in the drain tank (122).

[0130] The partial washing machine (100) may include a detergent box (131) configured to accommodate detergent. According to one embodiment, the detergent box (131) may be formed integrally with the housing (110). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the detergent box (131) may be provided as a separate component accommodated within the housing (110) and detachably disposed from the housing (110). The detergent box (131) may be connected to a detergent inlet (107). Detergent introduced through the detergent inlet (107) may be stored in the detergent box (131).

[0131] The detergent box (131) may include a detergent discharge port (131a). The detergent inside the detergent box (131) may be discharged to the outside of the detergent box (131) through the detergent discharge port (131a).

[0132] The detergent box outlet (131a) can be connected to a detergent hose (132). The detergent hose (132) can form a path through which the detergent moves. The detergent hose (132) can be connected to a connecting hose (133). The connecting hose (133) can be provided in the form of a T-shaped valve. The connecting hose (133) can include two inlets and one outlet. One of the two inlets of the connecting hose (133) can be connected to a third water supply hose (143), and the other can be connected to the detergent hose (132). The outlet of the connecting hose (133) can be connected to a detergent spray unit (102).

[0133] Referring to Fig. 10, the connecting hose (133) may include a first inlet (133a) connected to a third water supply hose (143), a second inlet (133c) connected to a detergent hose (132), and an outlet (133d) connected to a detergent spray unit (102). Water introduced through the first inlet (133a) and detergent introduced through the second inlet (133c) may be mixed inside the connecting hose (133), and then the mixed detergent may be discharged through the outlet (133d).

[0134] The connecting hose (133) may include a nozzle part (133b) provided at one end of the first inlet (133a). One end of the nozzle part (133b) may have the same diameter as the first inlet (133a) so as to be connected to the first inlet (133a). The other end of the nozzle part (133b) may have a smaller diameter than the first inlet (133a). That is, the nozzle part (133b) may be provided so that its diameter decreases from one end of the nozzle part (133b) to the other end. Due to the structure of the nozzle part (133b), the flow rate of water introduced into one end of the nozzle part (133b) may increase when discharged from the other end of the nozzle part (133b). This is because the pressure decreases and the flow rate increases as the flow path area decreases while passing through the nozzle part (133b). As the fluid pressure decreases at the other end of the nozzle portion (133b), the detergent inside the detergent hose (132) moves into the connection hose (133) which has a relatively low pressure. Water passing through the other end of the nozzle portion (133b) and detergent introduced through the second inlet (133c) can be mixed inside the connection hose (133). The washing liquid mixed with water and detergent can be discharged through the outlet (133d) of the connection hose (133). Since the outlet (133d) is connected to the washing liquid spray portion (102), the water and detergent mixed inside the connection hose (133) can be sprayed to the outside of the partial washing device (100) through the washing liquid spray portion (102). As described above, the connection hose (133) includes the nozzle portion (133b) therein, so that water and detergent can be automatically mixed using the pressure difference without a separate driving device.

[0135] A partial washing machine (100) may include a battery (118b) provided to supply power to a first water supply pump (140), a first drainage pump (150), a driving motor (160), and an ultrasonic vibrator (103a), and a charging terminal (115a, 115b) provided to charge the battery. The charging terminal (115a, 115b) may include a positive pole (115a) and a negative pole (115b).

[0136] The partial washing machine (100) may include a substrate (118a) on which a second control unit (180) and a second communication unit (190), which will be described later, are mounted. The substrate (118a) may be accommodated inside a housing (110). In addition to the second control unit (180) and the second communication unit (190) described above, various components (e.g., a heat sink) may be mounted on the substrate (118a) as needed.

[0137] Fig. 11 illustrates a partial washing machine according to one embodiment.

[0138] Referring to FIG. 11, a partial washing machine (100) according to one embodiment may include a water spray unit (101), a detergent spray unit (102), a vibration unit (103), and a suction unit (104). In other words, the partial washing machine (100) may be configured to include only the vibration unit among the vibration unit and the roller unit.

[0139] Fig. 12 illustrates a partial washing machine according to one embodiment.

[0140] Referring to FIG. 12, a partial washing machine (100) according to one embodiment may include a water spray unit (101), a detergent spray unit (102), a roller unit (105), and a suction unit (104). In other words, the partial washing machine (100) may be configured to include only the roller unit among the vibration unit and the roller unit.

[0141] Unlike those illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12 , the partial washing machine (100) may further include a heating unit according to various embodiments. The heating unit may include, similar to an electric iron, a flat ironing board and an electric heating element (e.g., a heater) for heating the ironing board. According to various embodiments, the heating unit may be provided in the vibrating unit (103). For example, the heating unit may include an electric heating element (e.g., a heater) provided in the vibrating unit (103).

[0142] The clothing treatment process that can be performed by the partial washing machine (100) may include a water spraying process that sprays water onto clothing through a water spraying unit (101), a detergent spraying process that sprays detergent onto clothing through a detergent spraying unit (102), a vibration process that provides vibration to clothing through a vibration unit (103), a rolling process that rotates a roller unit (105), a suction process that sucks in contaminated water through a suction unit (104), and / or a heating process that heats clothing through a heating unit.

[0143] In the present disclosure, controlling the water spray unit (101) to spray water and / or controlling the cleaning solution spray unit (102) to spray the cleaning solution may include operating the first water supply pump (140).

[0144] In the present disclosure, controlling the suction unit (104) to suck up contaminated water may include controlling the first drainage pump (150).

[0145] In the present disclosure, controlling the vibrating unit (103) to provide vibration may include applying a voltage to the vibrator (103a).

[0146] In the present disclosure, controlling the roller unit (105) to remove contaminants may include operating the drive motor (160) to provide driving force to the roller unit (105) and / or controlling the moving device (200) to cause the roller unit (105) to reciprocate the target area.

[0147] In the present disclosure, controlling the heating element to perform a heating process may include controlling an electric heating element to generate heat.

[0148] FIG. 13 is an exploded view of a third chamber of a first door and components accommodated in the third chamber in a garment manager according to one embodiment. FIG. 14 is a different angle view of FIG. 13. FIG. 15 is an exploded view of a third chamber and components accommodated in the third chamber in a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0149] Referring to FIGS. 13 to 15, the first door (20) may have a third chamber (30a) provided to accommodate a door drain tank (33) and a door water tank (34). The third chamber (30a) may be formed below the home position portion (25). The third chamber (30a) may have both sides open at a portion where the door drain tank (33) and the door water tank (34) are accommodated so that the door drain tank (33) and the door water tank (34) can be withdrawn to the front and rear of the third chamber (30a).

[0150] The clothing manager (1) may include a second supply pump (35) and a second drainage pump (36) accommodated in the third chamber (30a).

[0151] The second water supply pump (35) may be provided to move water from the door water supply tank (34) to the water supply tank (121) when the partial washing machine (100) is connected to the home position unit (25). The second water supply pump (35) may be positioned below the home position unit (25). The second water supply pump (35) may move water from the door water supply tank (34) positioned below the water supply tank (121) to the water supply tank (121).

[0152] The second feed water pump (35) may include a first pump inlet (35a) through which water flows into the second feed water pump (35), and a first pump outlet (35b) through which water flowing into the second feed water pump (35) is discharged. The first pump inlet (35a) may be provided on the lower surface of the second feed water pump (35), and the first pump outlet (35b) may be provided on the side surface of the second feed water pump (35). Depending on the arrangement of the first pump inlet (35a) and the first pump outlet (35b), the second feed water pump (35) may suck in water located below the second feed water pump (35) and discharge it to the side of the second feed water pump (35).

[0153] The third chamber (30a) may include a feed pump mounting portion (35c) provided to mount a second feed pump (35). The feed pump mounting portion (35c) may support the second feed pump (35) so that the second feed pump (35) is fixed.

[0154] The third chamber (30a) may include a first connecting hose (38) connecting the door water tank (34) and the first pump inlet (35a) of the second water supply pump (35). The first connecting hose (38) may be formed integrally with the third chamber (30a) within the third chamber (30a) or may be provided to be detachable from the third chamber (30a). The first connecting hose (38) may include a first connecting port (38a) provided to be connected to a water tank opening (34a) provided on the lower surface of the door water tank (34), and a second connecting port (38b) provided to be connected to the first pump inlet (35a) of the second water supply pump (35). The first connection hose (38) can connect the first connection port (38a) and the second connection port (38b) so that water flowing into the first connection port (38a) is discharged to the second connection port (38b).

[0155] The second drain pump (36) may be provided to move water in the drain tank (122) to the door drain tank (33) when the partial washing machine (100) is connected to the home position unit (25). The second drain pump (36) may be positioned below the home position unit (25). The second drain pump (36) may move water in the drain tank (122) to the door drain tank (33) positioned diagonally below the drain tank (122).

[0156] The second drainage pump (36) may include a second pump inlet (36a) through which water flows into the second drainage pump (36), and a second pump outlet (36b) through which water flowing into the second drainage pump (36) is discharged. The second pump inlet (36a) may be provided on the upper surface of the drainage pump (35), and the second pump outlet (36b) may be provided on the side of the second drainage pump (36). Depending on the arrangement of the second pump inlet (36a) and the second pump outlet (36b), the drainage pump (35) may suck in water located above the second drainage pump (36) and discharge it to the side of the second drainage pump (36).

[0157] The third chamber (30a) may include a drain pump mounting portion (36c) provided to mount the second drain pump (36). The drain pump mounting portion (36c) may support the second drain pump (36) so that the second drain pump (36) is fixed.

[0158] The clothing manager (1) may include a second connection hose (39) connecting a second pump discharge port (36b) of a water supply pump (36) and a drain opening (33a) provided on a side of a door drain (33). The second connection hose (39) may be coupled to the second drain pump (36). The second connection hose (39) may include a third connection port (39a) connected to the second pump discharge port (36b) of the second drain pump (36), and a fourth connection port (39b) connected to the drain opening (33a) of the door drain (33). The third connection port (39a) may be formed on one side of the second connection hose (39), and the fourth connection port (39b) may be formed on the other side of the second connection hose (39). The second connection hose (39) can connect the third connection port (39a) and the fourth connection port (39b) so that water flowing into the third connection port (39a) can be discharged to the fourth connection port (39b). The second connection hose (39) is configured to connect the second drain pump (36) and the door drain tank (33), which are arranged to be spaced apart from each other laterally. If the water supply pump (36) and the door drain tank (33) are arranged so that the second pump discharge port (36b) of the water supply pump (36) and the drain tank opening (33a) of the door drain tank (33) are directly connected, the second connection hose (39) can be omitted.

[0159] The third chamber (30a) may include a second connection hose mounting portion (39c) provided to mount a second connection hose (39). The second connection hose mounting portion (39c) may support the second connection hose (39) so that the second connection hose (39) is fixed.

[0160] The clothing manager (1) may include a hose (37). The hose (37) may include a first hose (37c) provided to connect a first opening (25c) formed in a home position portion (25) and a first pump discharge port (35b) of a second water supply pump (35), and a second hose (37d) provided to connect a second opening (25d) formed in the home position portion (25) and a second pump inlet port (36a) of a second water drainage pump (36). The first hose (37c) and the second hose (37d) may be separated from each other. Water inside the first hose (37c) and water inside the second hose (37d) may not mix with each other.

[0161] The third chamber (30a) may include a hose mounting portion (37e) provided to mount a hose (37). The hose (37) may be mounted on the hose mounting portion (37e) to form a flow path. The hose (37) may be provided in a form in which one side is open. When the hose (37) is mounted on the hose mounting portion (37e), the hose mounting portion (37e) may cover the open side of the hose (37). Since the hose mounting portion (37e) covers the open side of the hose (37), water inside the hose (37) may not flow into the third chamber (30a). That is, the hose (37) may form a flow path through which water moves inside it. Alternatively, the hose may not include an open side. In this case, the hose may form a flow path inside it.

[0162] The hose mounting portion (37e) can support the second water supply pump (35) so that the hose (37) is fixed.

[0163] The hose (37) may include a first hose opening (37a) provided to be connected to a first pump outlet (35b) of a second feed pump (35). The hose (37) may include a second hose opening (37b) provided to be connected to a second pump inlet (36a) of a second drainage pump (36). The hose (37) may be mounted on a hose mounting portion (37e) to form a first flow path connecting the first opening (25c) of the home position portion (25) and the first pump outlet (35b) of the second feed pump (35). The hose (37) may be mounted on a hose mounting portion (37e) to form a second flow path connecting the second opening (25d) of the home position portion (25) and the second pump inlet (36a) of the second drainage pump (36).

[0164] The clothing manager (1) may include a cover (30b) provided to cover at least a portion of the third chamber (30a) to prevent the second water supply pump (35), the second drainage pump (36), and the hose (37) from being exposed to the outside. The cover (30b) may be detachable toward the front of the third chamber (30a). The cover (30b) may be detachable toward the front from the first door (20).

[0165] Fig. 16 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the water supply and drainage process of a partial washing device connected to a home position unit in a garment manager according to one embodiment. Fig. 17 is an enlarged view of E of Fig. 16.

[0166] Referring to Fig. 16, when the partial washing device (100) is connected to the home position unit (25), the water supply unit (124) of the partial washing device (100) can be connected to the first opening (25c) of the home position unit (25), and the drain unit (125) of the partial washing device (100) can be connected to the second opening (25d) of the home position unit (25). At least a portion of the water supply unit (124) can be inserted into the first opening (25c), and at least a portion of the drain unit (125) can be inserted into the second opening (25d).

[0167] When the water supply unit (124) is inserted into the first opening (25c), a first sealing member (124b) may be provided to seal between the water supply unit (124) and the first opening (25c). The first sealing member (124b) may be provided along the outer periphery of the water supply unit (124). The first sealing member (124b) may be provided in a ring shape and may be coupled to the water supply unit (124).

[0168] When the drainage part (125) is inserted into the second opening (25d), a second sealing member (125b) may be provided to seal between the drainage part (125) and the second opening (25d). The second sealing member (125b) may be provided along the outer circumference of the drainage part (125). The second sealing member (125b) may be provided in a ring shape and may be coupled to the drainage part (125).

[0169] Referring to Fig. 17, when the water supply unit (124) is inserted into the first opening (25c), the first check valve (124a) can be opened. When the drain unit (125) is inserted into the second opening (25d), the second check valve (125a) can be opened. A first opener (25e) configured to open the first check valve (124a) may be provided inside the first opening (25c). A second opener (25f) configured to open the second check valve (125a) may be provided inside the second opening (25d). The first opener (25e) can pressurize the first check valve (124a) so that the first check valve (124a) is opened when the water supply unit (124) is inserted into the first opening (25c). The second opener (25f) can pressurize the second check valve (125a) so that the second check valve (125a) opens when the drainage portion (125) is inserted into the second opening (25d). The first check valve (124a) can be moved from a position where the water supply portion (124) is closed by the first opener (25e) to a position where the water supply portion (124) is opened. The second check valve (125a) can be moved from a position where the drainage portion (125) is closed by the second opener (25f) to a position where the drainage portion (125) is opened. The first opener (25e) can be provided in the form of a protrusion having a diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the water supply portion (124). The second opener (25f) can be provided in the form of a protrusion having a diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the drainage portion (125).

[0170] When the water supply unit (124) is connected to the first opening (25c), the first check valve (124a) is opened and the second water supply pump (35) can operate. When the drain unit (125) is connected to the second opening (25d), the second check valve (125a) is opened and the second drainage pump (36) can operate.

[0171] As the second water supply pump (35) operates, water inside the first connection hose (38) flows into the second water supply pump (35) through the first pump inlet (35a), and the water flowing into the second water supply pump (35) can be discharged into the first duct (37c) through the first pump outlet (35b). When the second water supply pump (35) discharges water inside the first connection hose (38) into the first duct (37c), water in the door water tank (34) can flow into the first connection hose (38) by gravity through the water tank opening (34a) and the first connection port (38a). That is, water can be continuously supplied from the door water tank (34) into the first connection hose (38) until the water tank (121) is filled or the door water tank (34) is emptied.

[0172] Water flowing into the first duct (37c) can flow into the water supply unit (124) through the first opening (25c). Since the first check valve (124a) is kept open by the first opener (25e), water can flow into the water supply unit (124). The water flowing into the water supply unit (124) can fill the water supply tank (121). Water from the door water supply tank (34) located below the water supply tank (121) can be supplied to the water supply tank (121) by the second water supply pump (35).

[0173] Through the above process, water can be supplied from the door water tank (34) to the water tank (121). When the water tank (121) is filled with water and the partial washing machine (100) is separated from the home position unit (25), the first check valve (124a) can move from a position where the water supply unit (124) is opened by its own weight to a position where the water supply unit (124) is closed. By closing the water supply unit (124) by the first check valve (124a), water in the water tank (121) can not be discharged through the water supply unit (124).

[0174] As the second drain pump (36) operates, water inside the second duct (37d) flows into the second drain pump (36) through the second pump inlet (36a), and the water flowing into the second drain pump (36) can be discharged into the second connection hose (39) through the second pump outlet (36b). When the second drain pump (36) discharges water inside the second duct (37d) to the second connection hose (39), water in the drain tank (122) can flow into the second duct (37d) through the drain portion (125) and the second opening (25d) by gravity. That is, water can be continuously supplied from the drain tank (122) into the second duct (37d) until the drain tank (122) is emptied or the door water tank (34) is filled.

[0175] Water discharged through the second connection hose (39) by the second drain pump (36) can flow into the door drain (33) through the fourth connection port (39b) and the drain opening (33a). Since the second check valve (125a) is kept open by the second opener (25f), water can be discharged through the drain (125). Water discharged from the drain (122) through the drain (125) can fill the door drain (33).

[0176] Through the above process, water can be discharged from the drain tank (122) to the door drain tank (33). When the drain tank (122) is emptied and the partial washing machine (100) is separated from the home position unit (25), the second check valve (125a) can move from a position where the drain port (125) is opened by its own weight to a position where the drain port (125) is closed. By closing the drain port (125) by the second check valve (125a), water in the drain tank (122) can not be discharged through the drain port (125).

[0177] Fig. 18 is an exploded perspective view of a second door and a moving device according to one embodiment. Fig. 19 illustrates Fig. 18 from a different angle.

[0178] Referring to FIGS. 18 and 19, the clothing manager (1) may include a moving device (200) configured to move the partial washing device (100). The moving device (200) may be configured to move the partial washing device (100) in the first direction and the second direction within the second chamber (22). The moving device (200) may be provided on the rear surface of the second door (30) and may be positioned within the second chamber (22) when the second door (30) is closed.

[0179] The moving device (200) may include a first motor (210) that provides a driving force to move the partial washing device (100) along a first direction, and a second motor (220) that provides a driving force to move the partial washing device (100) along a second direction. The moving device (200) may include a first shaft (211) that extends along the first direction and is connected to the first motor (210), and a second shaft (221) that extends along the second direction and is connected to the second motor (220). The first shaft (211) may rotate in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction by the driving force of the first motor (210). The second shaft (221) may rotate in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction by the driving force of the second motor (220).

[0180] According to one embodiment, the moving device (200) may further include a third motor (230) that provides a driving force to move the partial washing device (100) along a first direction, and a fourth motor (240) that provides a driving force to move the partial washing device (100) along a second direction. The moving device (200) may further include a third shaft (231) that extends along the first direction and is arranged parallel to the first shaft (211), and a fourth shaft (241) that extends along the second direction and is arranged parallel to the second shaft (221). The third shaft (231) may rotate by receiving a driving force from the third motor (230), and the fourth shaft (241) may rotate by receiving a driving force from the fourth motor (240). The third motor (230) can provide driving force to move the partial washing machine (100) along with the first motor (210) in the first direction. The fourth motor (240) can provide driving force to move the partial washing machine (100) along with the second motor (220) in the second direction. For example, the first to fourth motors can receive power from the power supply of the clothing manager through the hinges of the first door and the second door. As another example, the first to fourth motors can receive power from the partial washing machine.

[0181] Unlike what is shown in the drawing, the moving device may include only the first motor and the second motor. In this case, the moving device may include a first link member (not shown) connecting the first shaft and the third shaft so that the first shaft and the third shaft rotate together, and a second link member (not shown) connecting the second shaft and the fourth shaft so that the second shaft and the fourth shaft rotate together. When the first motor rotates the first shaft clockwise or counterclockwise, the first link member can cause the first shaft and the third shaft to rotate together clockwise or counterclockwise. When the second motor rotates the second shaft clockwise or counterclockwise, the second link member can cause the second shaft and the fourth shaft to rotate together clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0182] The moving device (200) may include a frame (250) that supports the partial washing device (100). The frame (250) may support the partial washing device (100) so that the partial washing device (100) can move in a first direction within the frame (250). The frame (250) may extend along the first direction. The frame (250) may accommodate the partial washing device (100), the first motor (210), the third motor (230), the first shaft (211), and the third shaft (231). The frame (250) may be connected to the second shaft (221) and the fourth shaft (241). The frame (250) may move along the second shaft (221) and the fourth shaft (241).

[0183] The frame (250) can accommodate the partial washing device (100) such that at least a portion of the partial washing device (100) is exposed to the second chamber (22). The frame (250) can support the partial washing device (100) such that the partial washing device (100) can move within the frame (250). The frame (250) extends along a first direction, and the partial washing device (100) can move within the frame (250) along the first direction. The partial washing device (100) can move up and down within the frame (250).

[0184] The frame (250) may include a frame body (260) and a frame cover (270) coupled to the frame body (260).

[0185] The frame body (260) may include a first frame hole (265) into which the partial washing device (100) is inserted. The partial washing device (100) may be inserted into the first frame hole (265). At least a portion of the partial washing device (100) may pass through the first frame hole (265) and protrude outside the frame body (260). The first frame hole (265) may extend in a first direction to guide movement of the partial washing device (100) in the first direction. The partial washing device (100) may move along the first direction within the first frame hole (265). Unlike what is illustrated in the drawing, the frame body (260) may not include the first frame hole and the partial washing device (100) may be accommodated within the frame body (260).

[0186] The frame body (260) may include a first frame moving unit (261) and a second frame moving unit (262) that are connected to the second shaft (221) and arranged to move in a second direction along the second shaft (221). The first frame moving unit (261) and the second frame moving unit (262) may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the left-right direction. The first frame moving unit (261) may be arranged adjacent to the upper end of one side of the frame body (260), and the second frame moving unit (262) may be arranged adjacent to the upper end of the other side of the frame body (260).

[0187] The frame body (260) may include a third frame moving unit (263) and a fourth frame moving unit (264) that are connected to the fourth shaft (241) and are arranged to move in the second direction along the fourth shaft (241). The third frame moving unit (263) and the fourth frame moving unit (264) may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the left-right direction. The third frame moving unit (263) may be arranged adjacent to the lower end of one side of the frame body (260), and the fourth frame moving unit (264) may be arranged adjacent to the lower end of the other side of the frame body (260).

[0188] The frame body (260) may include first frame moving parts to fourth frame moving parts (261, 262, 263, 264). Each of the first frame moving parts to fourth frame moving parts (261, 262, 263, 264) may include a hole through which a shaft passes. A screw thread corresponding to a screw thread formed on the second shaft (221) or the fourth shaft (241) may be formed within the hole of each of the first frame moving parts to fourth frame moving parts (261, 262, 263, 264). Through this, as the second shaft (221) rotates in one direction, the first frame moving unit (261) and the second frame moving unit (262) can move to the left or right, and as the second shaft (221) rotates in the other direction, the first frame moving unit (261) and the second frame moving unit (262) can move to the right or left. Similarly, as the fourth shaft (241) rotates in one direction, the third frame moving unit (263) and the fourth frame moving unit (264) can move to the left or right, and as the fourth shaft (241) rotates in the other direction, the third frame moving unit (263) and the fourth frame moving unit (264) can move to the right or left. The one direction and the other direction in which the second shaft (221) and the fourth shaft (241) rotate may refer to the clockwise (CW) and counterclockwise (CCW), respectively.

[0189] A frame cover (270) can be coupled to the frame body (260) to cover an open side of the frame body (260). The frame cover (270) can be coupled to the frame body (260) to form an internal space of the frame (250) that accommodates the partial washing machine (100), the first motor (210), the third motor (230), the first shaft (211), and the third shaft (231).

[0190] The frame cover (270) may include a first shaft support (271, 272) provided to support the first shaft (211) and a third shaft support (273, 274) provided to support the third shaft (231). The frame cover (270) may include a first motor mounting portion (275) on which the first motor (210) is mounted and a third motor mounting portion (276) on which the third motor (230) is mounted. The frame cover (270) may include a second frame hole (277) formed by penetrating the frame cover (270) so that the partial washing device (100) is exposed to the second chamber (22).

[0191] The first shaft support (271, 272) may be connected to the first shaft (211). The first shaft support (271, 272) may include a first upper support (271) provided adjacent to an upper side of one side of the frame cover (270) and a first lower support (272) provided adjacent to a lower side of one side of the frame cover (270). The first upper support (271) and the first lower support (272) may each include a hole provided to allow the first shaft (211) to pass therethrough. The first shaft (211) may rotate within the first upper support (271) and the first lower support (272). The first shaft (211) may rotate idly within the first upper support (271) and the first lower support (272). In other words, even if the first shaft (211) rotates within the first upper support (271) and the first lower support (272), the first upper support (271) and the first lower support (272) may not move along the first direction.

[0192] The third shaft support (273, 274) may be connected to the third shaft (231). The third shaft support (273, 274) may include a second upper support (273) provided adjacent to the other upper side of the frame cover (270) and a second lower support (274) provided adjacent to the other lower side of the frame cover (270). The second upper support (273) and the second lower support (274) may each include a hole provided to allow the third shaft (231) to pass therethrough. The third shaft (231) may rotate within the second upper support (273) and the second lower support (274). The third shaft (231) may idle within the second upper support (273) and the second lower support (274). In other words, even if the third shaft (231) rotates within the second upper support (273) and the second lower support (274), the second upper support (273) and the second lower support (274) may not move along the first direction.

[0193] A first motor (210) can be mounted on the first motor mounting portion (275). Although the specific structure is not shown in the drawing, the first motor mounting portion (275) can support the first motor (210) in various structures. For example, the first motor mounting portion (275) can include an elastic protrusion so that the first motor (210) can be fitted into the first motor mounting portion (275).

[0194] A third motor (230) may be mounted on the third motor mounting portion (276). Although the specific structure is not shown in the drawing, the third motor mounting portion (276) may support the third motor (230) in various structures. For example, the third motor mounting portion (276) may include an elastic protrusion so that the third motor (230) may be fitted into the third motor mounting portion (276).

[0195] The frame cover (270) may include a second frame hole (277) into which the partial washing device (100) is inserted. The partial washing device (100) may be inserted into the second frame hole (277). At least a portion of the partial washing device (100) may pass through the second frame hole (277) and protrude outwardly from the frame cover (270). The partial washing device (100) may be exposed to the second chamber (22) through the second frame hole (277). The partial washing device (100) exposed to the second chamber (22) may partially wash clothes accommodated in the second chamber (22). The second frame hole (277) may extend in a first direction to guide movement of the partial washing device (100) in the first direction. The partial washing device (100) can move in the first direction within the second frame hole (277).

[0196] The moving device (200) may include a second motor (220) and a fourth motor (240) that provide driving force to move the partial washing device (100) along the second direction. A second shaft (221) may be connected to the second motor (220), and a fourth shaft (241) may be connected to the fourth motor (240).

[0197] The second motor (220) and the fourth motor (240) can be coupled to the second door (30). The second door (30) can include a door body (31) and a support frame (32) coupled to the back surface of the door body (31). The door body (31) can be rotatably coupled to the first door (20). The door body (31) can open or close the second chamber (22).

[0198] The second motor (220) and the fourth motor (240) can be mounted on the support frame (32) of the second door (30). The second motor (220) can be mounted on the second motor mounting portion (32a) of the support frame (32). The second motor mounting portion (32a) can be provided adjacent to the upper end of one side of the support frame (32). Although the specific structure is not shown in the drawing, the second motor mounting portion (32a) can support the second motor (220) in various structures. For example, the second motor mounting portion (32a) can include an elastic protrusion so that the second motor (220) can be fitted into the second motor mounting portion (32a). The fourth motor (240) can be mounted on the fourth motor mounting portion (32b) of the support frame (32). The fourth motor mounting portion (32b) may be positioned adjacent to the lower side of one side of the support frame. Although the specific structure is not depicted in the drawing, the fourth motor mounting portion (32b) may support the fourth motor (240) in various structures. For example, the fourth motor mounting portion (32b) may include an elastic protrusion so that the fourth motor (240) may be fitted into the fourth motor mounting portion (32b).

[0199] The second shaft (221) may be connected to the second shaft support (32c) of the support frame (32). The second shaft support (32c) may be provided adjacent to the upper end of the other side of the support frame (32). The second shaft support (32c) may include a hole provided to allow the second shaft (221) to pass through. The second shaft (221) may rotate idly within the second shaft support (32c). In other words, even if the second shaft (221) rotates within the second shaft support (32c), the second shaft support (32c) may not move along the second direction.

[0200] The fourth shaft (241) may be connected to the fourth shaft support (32d) of the support frame (32). The fourth shaft support (32d) may be provided adjacent to the other lower side of the support frame (32). The fourth shaft support (32d) may include a hole provided to allow the fourth shaft (241) to pass through. The fourth shaft (241) may rotate idly within the fourth shaft support (32d). In other words, even if the fourth shaft (241) rotates within the fourth shaft support (32d), the fourth shaft support (32d) may not move along the second direction.

[0201] The support frame (32) may include a support frame hole (32e) formed through the support frame (32) so that the frame (250) can move in a second direction within the support frame (32). The frame (250) can move in the second direction with respect to the support frame hole (32e).

[0202] As described above, the partial washing device (100) can move in the first direction within the frame (250). The frame (250) that accommodates the partial washing device (100) can move in the second direction within the support frame (32) of the second door (30). Through this, the partial washing device (100) can move in the first direction and the second direction. In other words, the partial washing device (100) can move in the up, down, left, and right directions within the second chamber (22).

[0203] Fig. 20 illustrates a second chamber according to one embodiment. Fig. 21 illustrates an enlarged view of B in Fig. 4. Fig. 22 illustrates an enlarged view of A in Fig. 3.

[0204] Referring to FIGS. 20 to 22, the clothing manager (1) may include a support member (80) and a fixing member (90) provided inside the second chamber (22).

[0205] The support member (80) may be positioned adjacent to the upper end of the second chamber (22). The support member (80) may be configured to support a hanger (H) or clothing, as illustrated in FIG. 20. The support member (80) may be configured to be movable in a vertical direction.

[0206] The support member (80) may include a guide hole (82) extending in a vertical direction, and a support member (81) that is provided to be movable in a vertical direction along the guide hole (82) and fixed at a position within the guide hole (82).

[0207] The guide hole (82) may be formed at the rear surface of the second chamber (22). The guide hole (82) may be formed at a position adjacent to the upper end of the rear surface of the second chamber (22). The guide hole (82) may extend in a vertical direction. The support member (81) may move vertically within the guide hole (82). Therefore, the guide hole (82) may define a vertical movement range of the support member (81). In order to extend the vertical movement range of the support member (81), the length of the guide hole (82) in the vertical direction may be extended.

[0208] The support member (80) may include a coupling member (85) coupled to the support member (81) so that the support member (81) is fixed at a position within the guide hole (82). The coupling member (85) may be coupled to the support member (81) on the outside of the second chamber (22). The coupling member (85) may be coupled to the support member (81) by rotating. For example, the coupling member (85) may correspond to a nut, and the support member (81) may correspond to a bolt. The coupling member (85) may include a screw thread (85a) on its inner surface, and the support member (81) may include a screw thread (81a) on its outer surface.

[0209] The support member (81) may include a first groove (83a) and a second groove (84c) into which at least a portion of a hanger (H) is inserted. The support member (81) may include a first projection (83) and a second projection (84a) that protrude radially from the support member (81) to form the first groove (83a). The support member (81) may include a third projection (84b) that protrudes radially from the support member (81) to form the second groove (84c). The first groove (83a) may be formed between the first projection (83) and the second projection (84a), and the second groove (84c) may be formed between the second projection (84a) and the third projection (84b). As another example, the support member (81) may include only one of the first groove (83a) or the second groove (84c).

[0210] The first groove (83a) may have a wider width in the front-back direction than the second groove (84c). The front-back direction may refer to the left-right direction in FIG. 10. The user may insert the hanger (H) into the second groove (84c) to secure the hanger (H) in the front-back direction. If the hanger is too thick to be inserted into the second groove (84c), the user may insert the hanger into the first groove (83a). That is, the hanger (H) may be placed in the second chamber (22) by inserting the hanger (H) into the first groove (83a) or the second groove (84c) according to the user's choice.

[0211] Referring to FIG. 22, the clothing manager (1) may include a fixing member (90) provided to fix clothing accommodated in the second chamber (22).

[0212] The fixing member (90) may be provided to hold and fix at least a portion of clothing (e.g., the lower part of the clothing). The fixing member (90) may include a bar (93) arranged adjacent to the lower end of the second chamber (22) and arranged to horizontally cross the second chamber (22), and fixing members (91, 92) provided to be horizontally movable along the bar (93).

[0213] The fixing members (91, 92) may be configured to hold and secure clothing. The fixing members (91, 92) may include a first fixing member (91) and a second fixing member (92). Alternatively, the number of fixing members may be one or three or more.

[0214] The first fixing member (91) may include a first movable member (91a) that is provided to be horizontally movable along a bar (93), and a first rotating member (91b) that is rotatably coupled to the first movable member (91a). The first rotating member (91b) may be elastically biased in a direction approaching the first movable member (91a). For this purpose, the first fixing member (91) may include an elastic member (not shown).

[0215] The second fixing member (92) may include a second movable member (92a) that is provided to be horizontally movable along the bar (93), and a second rotating member (92b) that is rotatably coupled to the second movable member (92a). The second rotating member (92b) may be elastically biased in a direction approaching the second movable member (92a). For this purpose, the second fixing member (92) may include an elastic member (not shown).

[0216] According to one embodiment, the bar (93) can be fixed at a position adjacent to the lower end of the second chamber (22). Even when the bar (93) is fixed, the support member (81) is provided to be movable vertically within the guide hole (82), so that the support member (81) or the hanger (H) hung on the support member (81) can support the upper side of the clothing, and the fixing members (91, 92) can fix the lower side of the clothing. When the length of the clothing in the vertical direction is short, the support member (81) can be moved downward so that the upper side of the clothing can be supported by the support member (81) or the hanger (H) hung on the support member (81), and the fixing members (91, 92) can fix the lower side of the clothing. In order to fix the upper and lower sides of clothing of various sizes, the bar (93) can be provided to be movable vertically.

[0217] The garment manager (1) includes a support member (80) and a fixing member (90), thereby enabling the garments accommodated in the second chamber (22) to be pulled taut in the vertical direction. The support member (80) fixes the upper side of the garments, and the fixing member (90) holds and fixes the lower side of the garments, thereby maintaining the garments in a taut state. Through this, the partial washing of the partial washing device (100) can be made easier, and the washing efficiency of the partial washing device (100) can be improved.

[0218] Referring to Fig. 21, a home position portion (25) may be provided in the second chamber (22). Charging terminals (25a, 25b) for charging the battery (118b) of the partial washing machine (100) may be provided in the home position portion (25). The charging terminals (25a, 25b) may include a positive electrode (25a) and a negative electrode (25b). The positive electrode (25a) and the negative electrode (25b) of the home position portion (25) may correspond to the positive electrode (115a) and the negative electrode (115b) of the partial washing machine (100), respectively. The shape of the charging terminal is not limited to the present example, and may be formed in various commercially available shapes.

[0219] The partial washing machine (100) can be docked to the home position unit (25) so that the charging terminals (115a, 115b) of the partial washing machine (100) and the charging terminals (25a, 25b) provided in the home position unit (25) of the first door (20) are in contact with each other. The partial washing machine (100) can be docked to the home position unit (25) to charge the battery (118b), and then wash the target area of ​​the clothes accommodated in the second chamber (22) by receiving a user input or a command from the control unit (180, 300).

[0220] Fig. 23 is a control block diagram of a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0221] Referring to FIG. 23, a clothing manager (1) according to one embodiment may include a display (30c), a control panel (70), a heat exchanger (45), a first fan (42), a steam generator (40), a second fan (75), an actuator (76), a partial washing device (100), a moving device (200), a communication unit (330), and / or a first control unit (300).

[0222] The control panel (70) may include at least one input interface (70a) and at least one output interface (70b).

[0223] Figure 24 illustrates an example of a control panel according to one embodiment.

[0224] Referring to FIG. 24, at least one input interface (70a) may include a power button (70a-1), a course selection button (70a-2, 70a-3, 70a-4), a direction selection button (70a-5, 70a-6), an operation / pause button (70a-7), a second door (30) opening button (70a-8), a communication button (70a-10), and / or a selection button (70a-12).

[0225] Each button may include a visual indicator (e.g., text, an icon, etc.) that indicates its function.

[0226] At least one input interface (70a) may include, for example, a tact switch, a push switch, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a micro switch, a touch switch, a touch pad, a touch screen, a jog dial, and / or a microphone.

[0227] In the present disclosure, 'button' may be replaced with a UI element (User Interface Element), a tact switch, a push switch, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a micro switch, a touch switch, a touch pad, a touch screen, a jog dial, and / or a microphone.

[0228] At least one output interface (70b) can transmit various information related to the operation of the garment manager (1) to the user by generating sensory information.

[0229] For example, at least one output interface (70b) can transmit information related to a clothing care course and an operating time of the clothing manager (1), target area setting for partial care, etc. to a user. Information related to the operation of the clothing manager (1) can be output by a display (70b-1, 30c), an indicator (70b-2, 70b-3, 70b-4, 70b-5), voice, etc. At least one output interface (70b) can include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, an indicator, a light emitting diode (LED) panel, a speaker, etc.

[0230] The display (70b-1, 30c) can output information related to the clothing care course and the operating time of the clothing manager (1), target area setting for partial care, etc. The display (70b-1, 30c) can include a touch panel for receiving a user's touch input.

[0231] The indicator (70b-2, 70b-3, 70b-4, 70b-5) can visually inform the user of the operating status of the garment manager (1).

[0232] The clothing care indicator (70b-2) can light up while the clothing care course is in operation.

[0233] The delicate drying indicator (70b-3) can light up while the delicate drying course is in operation.

[0234] The partial care indicator (70b-4) can light up while the partial care course is in operation.

[0235] The power button (70a-1) is a button for turning the power of the garment manager (1) on or off.

[0236] The course selection buttons (70a-2, 70a-3, 70a-4) are buttons for selecting the course of the clothing manager (1).

[0237] The course selection buttons (70a-2, 70a-3, 70a-4) may include buttons (70a-2, 70a-3) for selecting a course for caring for clothes accommodated in the first chamber (11) and buttons (70a-4) for selecting a course for caring for clothes accommodated in the second chamber (22).

[0238] The button for selecting a course for caring for clothes accommodated in the first chamber (11) may include a clothes care button (70a-2).

[0239] When the clothing care button (70a-2) is selected, at least one course corresponding to clothing care may be displayed on the output interface (70b) (e.g., display (70b-1, 30c)), and the user may select a desired course using the direction selection buttons (70a-5, 70a-6). The at least one course may include various courses such as a standard course, a large-capacity care course, a sterilization course, a fine dust course, a rapid course, a school uniform course, a denim course, a coat course, a wool / knit course, and a suit course.

[0240] The button for selecting a course for caring for clothes accommodated in the first chamber (11) may include a delicate drying button (70a-2).

[0241] When the delicate drying button (70a-2) is selected, at least one course corresponding to delicate drying may be displayed on the output interface (70b) (e.g., display (70b-1, 30c)), and the user may select a desired course using the direction selection buttons (70a-5, 70a-6). The at least one course may include various courses such as a custom drying course, a shirt course, a swimsuit course, an outdoor course, a fitness course, a blouse course, a denim course, a coat course, a wool / knit course, a suit course, and a space dehumidification course.

[0242] After a course for caring for clothes is selected and the operation button (70a-7) is selected, the first control unit (300) can perform the selected course by controlling the configuration of the clothes manager (1) (e.g., heat exchanger (45), steam generator (40), first fan (42), and / or second fan (75)) according to the algorithm of the selected course.

[0243] According to the present disclosure, since the second chamber (22) includes an airflow inlet (24a, 24b) and an airflow outlet (24c), when a course for caring for clothes accommodated in the first chamber (11) is performed, clothes accommodated in the second chamber (22) can also be cared for.

[0244] Accordingly, the user can also select a course for caring for clothes accommodated in the first chamber (11) in order to care for clothes accommodated in the second chamber (22).

[0245] The button (70a-4) for selecting a course for caring for clothing accommodated in the second chamber (22) may include a partial care button (70a-4).

[0246] The partial care button (70a-4) is a button for selecting a course for partially caring for clothes stored in the second chamber (22) using the partial washing machine (100).

[0247] When the partial care button (70a-4) is selected, an interface for controlling the partial washing machine (100) may be provided on the output interface (70b) (e.g., display (70b-1, 30c)).

[0248] For example, when the partial care button (70a-4) is selected, an interface for setting a target area may be provided on the output interface (70b) (e.g., display (70b-1, 30c)).

[0249] The direction selection buttons (70a-5, 70a-6) may include a left button (70a-5) and a right button (70a-6). In various embodiments, the direction selection buttons (70a-5, 70a-6) may include an upper button and a lower button, or the button for one direction may be omitted.

[0250] The direction selection buttons (70a-5, 70a-6) are buttons for manipulating the interface provided by the display (70b-1, 30c). For example, the direction selection buttons (70a-5, 70a-6) can be used to change the selection of UI elements provided by the display (70b-1, 30c).

[0251] In one embodiment, the direction selection buttons (70a-5, 70a-6) may be used to set a target area in a partial care course.

[0252] The action / pause button (70a-7) is a button for operating a selected course or temporarily stopping a course in operation.

[0253] The second door (30) opening button (70a-8) is a button for automatically opening the second door (30).

[0254] The communication button (70a-10) is a button for setting up communication of the garment manager (1). Through the communication button (70a-10), the garment manager (1) can connect to a nearby access point (AP). The garment manager (1) can communicate with external devices such as a server, user devices, and other home appliances through the nearby access point.

[0255] The selection button (70a-12) is a button for manipulating the interface provided by the display (70b-1, 30c). For example, the selection button (70a-12) can be used to select a UI element provided by the display (70b-1, 30c).

[0256] Examples of various buttons included in the control panel (70) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure are not limited to the examples described above, and it goes without saying that some buttons may be omitted or some buttons may be added.

[0257] For example, the control panel (70) may further include an interface button for displaying on the display (70b-1, 30c) or removing from the display (70b-1, 30c) a user interface related to the partial washing machine (100) to be described later.

[0258] The heat exchanger (45) is for heating the air supplied into the first chamber (11) and may include a compressor (48) for compressing refrigerant. The compressor (48) may operate based on a control signal from the control unit (300).

[0259] The first fan (42) can discharge the air in the first chamber (11) back into the first chamber (11) through the machine room (13), the evaporator (46), and the condenser (47). The first fan (42) can operate based on a control signal from the control unit (300).

[0260] The steam generator (40) can spray steam into the first chamber (11). The steam generator (40) can operate based on a control signal from the first control unit (300).

[0261] The second fan (75) can circulate the air inside the first chamber (11) back to the first chamber (11) through the second airflow outlet (12b) or the clothing support member (50). The second fan (75) can operate based on a control signal from the control unit (300).

[0262] The actuator (76) can open the second door (30). The actuator (76) can operate based on a control signal from the first control unit (300). For example, the actuator (76) can be formed of a member such as an electromagnet or a link member, or can be applied if it has a configuration capable of pushing the second door (30).

[0263] The clothing manager (1) may include a first communication unit (330) for communicating with an external device (e.g., a server, a user device, a partial washing machine (100) and / or a home appliance) via wires and / or wirelessly.

[0264] The first communication unit (330) may include at least one of a short-range communication module or a long-range communication module.

[0265] The first communication unit (330) can transmit data to an external device or receive data from an external device. For example, the first communication unit (330) can establish communication with a server, a user device, and / or other home appliances, and transmit and receive various types of data.

[0266] To this end, the first communication unit (330) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between external devices, and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. According to one embodiment, the first communication unit (330) can include a wireless communication module (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with the external device through a first network (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These different types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips).

[0267] The short-range wireless communication module may include, but is not limited to, a Bluetooth communication module, a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication module, a near field communication module, a WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication module, a Zigbee communication module, an infrared (IrDA, infrared Data Association) communication module, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication module, an UWB (ultrawideband) communication module, an Ant+ communication module, a microwave (uWave) communication module, etc.

[0268] The long-distance communication module may include a communication module that performs various types of long-distance communication and may include a mobile first communication unit (330). The mobile first communication unit (330) transmits and receives a wireless signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network.

[0269] In one embodiment, the first communication unit (330) can communicate with external devices such as a server, user devices, and other home appliances via a surrounding access point (AP). The access point (AP) can connect a local area network (LAN) to which the garment manager (1), other home appliances, and / or user devices are connected to a wide area network (WAN) to which the server is connected. The garment manager (1), other home appliances, and / or user devices can be connected to the server via the wide area network (WAN).

[0270] A partial washing device (100) is provided inside the second chamber (22) and can partially wash clothes contained in the second chamber (22).

[0271] The partial washing machine (100) may include a second control unit (180) for controlling components of the partial washing machine (100) (e.g., a water spray unit (101), a detergent spray unit (102), a vibration unit (103), a suction unit (104), and / or at least one sensor (108)), and a second communication unit (190) for communicating with an external device (e.g., a server, a user device, a first communication unit (330), and / or a home appliance).

[0272] The second communication unit (190) included in the partial washing machine (100) can communicate with the first communication unit (330) of the clothing manager (1) by wire or wirelessly.

[0273] In one embodiment, when the second communication unit (190) included in the partial washing machine (100) performs wireless communication with the first communication unit (330) of the clothing manager (1), the appearance within the second chamber (22) can be prevented from being disturbed by the wire for connecting the cabinet (10) of the clothing manager (1) and the partial washing machine (100).

[0274] Controlling the partial washing machine (100) by the first control unit (300) may include the first control unit (300) transmitting a control command to the second control unit (180).

[0275] The second communication unit (190) can communicate with the first communication unit (330) of the clothing manager (1) and transmit control commands transmitted from the first control unit (300) to the second control unit (180).

[0276] The second control unit (180) can control the configurations of the partial washing machine (100) based on the control command transmitted from the first control unit (300).

[0277] The moving device (200) can move the partial washing device (100).

[0278] According to various embodiments, the mobile device (200) may include a third control unit (not shown) for controlling the first to fourth motors, and a third wired or wireless communication unit (not shown). The third control unit of the mobile device (200) may receive a control command from the second control unit (180) through the third communication unit. That is, the second control unit (180) may control the mobile device (200). As another example, the motor of the mobile device (200) may be directly controlled by being connected to the control unit (180) of the partial washing machine (100) via a wire.

[0279] For example, when the first control unit (300) transmits a movement control signal to the partial washing device (100), the second control unit (180) of the partial washing device (100) can move the partial washing device (100) by controlling the movement device (200).

[0280] According to various embodiments, the moving device (200) can receive control commands from the first control unit (300). That is, the first control unit (300) can control the moving device (200). For example, the first control unit (300) can move the partial washing device (100) by controlling the partial washing device (100).

[0281] In the present disclosure, controlling the partial washing device (100) may include controlling the components of the partial washing device (100) (e.g., the first water supply pump (140), the first drainage pump (150), the driving motor (160), the vibration unit (103), and / or at least one sensor (108)), as well as controlling the movement of the partial washing device (100) by controlling the movement device (200).

[0282] In the present disclosure, the target controlling the partial washing machine (100) may be the first control unit (300) and / or the second control unit (180).

[0283] The control unit (180, 300) can control the moving unit (200) to move the partial washing device (100) to the home position unit (25) based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition.

[0284] For example, the control unit (180, 300) can control the moving unit (200) to move the partial washing device (100) to the home position unit (25) based on the partial washing device (100) completing the clothing treatment process for the target area of ​​the clothing accommodated in the second chamber (22).

[0285] The control unit (180, 300) can operate the second water supply pump (35) and / or the second drainage pump (36) based on the connection with the home position unit (25) after the partial washing device (100) has completed moving to the home position unit (25).

[0286] According to the present disclosure, the partial washing machine (100) that has completed the clothing treatment process automatically moves to the home position (25), thereby moving water from the door water tank (34) to the water tank (121) to replenish water in the partial washing machine (100), and moving water from the drain tank (122) to the door drain tank (33) to discharge contaminated water stored in the partial washing machine (100).

[0287] In addition, according to the present disclosure, the partial washing machine (100) that has completed the clothing treatment process automatically moves to the home position section (25), so that the battery (118b) can be charged.

[0288] In one embodiment, the partial washing machine (100) may include at least one sensor (108). Sensor data collected from the at least one sensor (108) may be transmitted to the first control unit (300). For example, the sensor (108) of the partial washing machine (100) may include a camera, and image data collected from the camera may be transmitted to the control unit (300, 180).

[0289] As another example, the sensor (108) of the partial washing machine (100) may include a light sensor, and the light sensor collects light quantity data by irradiating light on clothes (hereinafter, 'target clothes') accommodated in the second chamber (22) and receiving the reflected light, and the light quantity data collected from the light sensor may be transmitted to the control unit (300, 180).

[0290] The control unit (300, 180) can determine a target area of ​​the target garment based on processing data collected from the sensor (108). For example, the control unit (300, 180) can receive image data of the target garment and identify a contaminated area of ​​the target garment based on the processed image data. The control unit (300, 180) can determine the contaminated area of ​​the target garment as the target area and control the partial washing machine (100) to perform washing of the target area.

[0291] As another example, the control unit (300, 180) may receive light intensity data and identify a contaminated portion of a target garment based on the processed light intensity data. The control unit (300, 180) may determine the contaminated portion of the target garment as the target portion and control the partial washing device (100) to perform washing of the target portion.

[0292] The control unit (300, 180) can identify the material of the target clothing based on processing the data collected from the sensor (108).

[0293] The control unit (300, 180) can identify the material of clothing by using data (e.g., image data and / or light quantity data) collected by at least one sensor (108) as input data of an artificial intelligence model learned to determine the material of clothing.

[0294] The learned artificial intelligence model for judging the material of clothing may be stored in the clothing manager (1), partial washing machine (100), and / or an external device.

[0295] If the learned artificial intelligence model for determining the material of clothing is stored in an external device, the control unit (300, 180) can control the communication unit (190, 330) to transmit data (e.g., image data and / or light quantity data) collected by at least one sensor (108) to the external device. The external device can input data collected by at least one sensor (108) received from the partial washing machine (100) into the learned artificial intelligence model for determining the material of clothing to identify the material, and then transmit data regarding the material of the clothing to the clothing manager (1) and / or the partial washing machine (100).

[0296] In one embodiment, a sensor for detecting the material of a target garment may include a near-field communication reader (e.g., an RFID reader). The near-field communication reader may obtain material information about the garment from a near-field communication tag attached to the target garment.

[0297] In one embodiment, the sensor for detecting the material of the target garment may be an input interface (70a).

[0298] The user can select the material of the target clothing through the input interface (70a).

[0299] The first control unit (300) can control various components of the clothing manager (1) (e.g., display (70b-1, 30c), control panel (70), heat exchanger (45), first fan (42), steam generator (40), second fan (75), actuator (76), partial washing device (100), moving device (200), first communication unit (330)). The first control unit (300) can control various components of the clothing manager (1) to perform a clothing care course or a partial care course according to user input. For example, the first control unit (300) may control the heat exchanger (45) and the first fan (42) to supply hot air into the first chamber (11), control the steam generator (40) to supply steam into the first chamber (11), control the second fan (75) to purify the air in the first chamber (11), or control the partial washing device (100) to partially wash clothes accommodated in the second chamber (22).

[0300] As another example, the first control unit (300) can control the actuator (76) to open the second door (30).

[0301] The first control unit (300) can process data collected from various components of the clothing manager (1) (e.g., control panel (70), display (70b-1, 30c), first communication unit (330), partial washing machine (100)). The first control unit (300) can process user input entered through the control panel (70) and / or display (70b-1, 30c) and perform an operation corresponding to the user input.

[0302] As another example, the first control unit (300) can open the second door (30) by controlling the actuator (76) based on the selection of the second door (30) opening button (70a-8).

[0303] The first control unit (300) can process image data collected from at least one sensor (108) of the partial washing machine (100).

[0304] The first control unit (300) may include hardware such as a CPU, Micom, or memory, and software such as a control program. For example, the first control unit (300) may include at least one memory (320) that stores data in the form of a program and an algorithm for controlling the operation of components within the clothing manager (1), and at least one processor (310) that performs the operations described above and operations to be described below using the data stored in the at least one memory (320). The memory (320) and the processor (310) may each be implemented as separate chips. The processor (310) may include one or more processor chips or one or more processing cores. The memory (320) may include one or more memory chips or one or more memory blocks. In addition, the memory (320) and the processor (310) may be implemented as a single chip.

[0305] At least one memory (320) can store an algorithm for a clothing care course, a partial care course, and target area setting.

[0306] The first control unit (300) may be mounted on a printed circuit board provided on the rear of the control panel (70), for example, but the location of the first control unit (300) is not limited thereto.

[0307] The first control unit (300) can be electrically connected to the display (70b-1, 30c), the control panel (70), the heat exchanger (45), the first fan (42), the steam generator (40), the second fan (75), the actuator (76), the partial washing unit (100), the moving unit (200), and / or the first communication unit (330).

[0308] The configurations illustrated in FIG. 23 are an example of the configuration of a clothing manager (1) according to one embodiment. The clothing manager (1) according to one embodiment may include some configurations in addition to the configurations illustrated in FIG. 23, and may not include some of the configurations illustrated in FIG. 23.

[0309] For example, a clothing manager (1) according to one embodiment may include an actuator for automatically opening a first door (20), a first door opening / closing sensor for detecting the opening / closing of the first door (20), a second door opening / closing sensor for detecting the opening / closing of the second door (30), a proximity sensor for detecting the approach of an object to a predetermined location around the clothing manager (1), etc.

[0310] Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the first control unit (300) and / or the second control unit (180) are referred to as the control unit (300), and the first communication unit (330) and / or the second communication unit (190) are referred to as the communication unit (330).

[0311] FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method for determining a target area by a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0312] Referring to FIG. 25, a garment manager (1) according to one embodiment can receive user input for setting a target area (1210). The garment manager (1) can receive user input for setting a target area through various methods.

[0313] A garment manager (1) according to one embodiment can determine a target area based on user input received through an input interface (70a) of a control panel (70).

[0314] In one embodiment, the control unit (300) may receive an input (1220) via the control panel (70) to select at least one zone among a plurality of zones.

[0315] The control unit (300) can determine at least one zone selected through the control panel (70) from among multiple zones as a target area (1230). The control unit (300) can initiate an operation to wash the target area (1240).

[0316] FIG. 26 illustrates an example of an interface for setting a target area provided by a control panel (70) according to one embodiment.

[0317] Referring to FIG. 26, the control unit (300) can control the output interface (70b) to provide an interface for receiving a selection for at least one zone among a plurality of zones divided from each other based on receiving a user input for setting a target area.

[0318] For example, the control unit (300) may control the display (70b-1, 30c) to provide an interface for receiving a selection for at least one of a plurality of zones (a2) that are partitioned from each other based on the selection of the partial care button (70a-4).

[0319] In one embodiment, an interface for receiving a selection for at least one of a plurality of zones (a2) that are partitioned from each other may include a pre-stored clothing image and a visual indicator (g2) that partitions the pre-stored clothing image into the plurality of zones (a2).

[0320] In one embodiment, the control unit (300) can control the display (70b-1, 30c) to provide an interface for determining the type of clothing (e.g., short sleeves, long sleeves, pants, etc.) based on the selection of the partial care button (70a-4), and can control the display (70b-1, 30c) to output a pre-stored clothing image corresponding to the type of clothing based on the selection of the type of clothing and a visual indicator (g2) that divides the pre-stored clothing image into a plurality of zones (a2).

[0321] The visual indicator (g2) may include a grid, but the form of the visual indicator (g2) that divides the pre-stored clothing image displayed on the display (70b-1, 30c) into a plurality of zones (a2) is not limited thereto.

[0322] A user can select at least one of the plurality of zones (a2) via the control panel (70). For example, the user can select at least one of the plurality of zones (a2) via the direction selection buttons (70a-5, 70a-6) and the selection button (70a-12), or can select at least one of the plurality of zones (a2) via a touch input to the display (70b-1, 30c).

[0323] The control unit (300) can control the display (70b-1, 30c) to output a visual indication that distinguishes at least one zone selected through the control panel (70) from non-selected zones among the plurality of zones (a2).

[0324] The control unit (300) can determine at least one zone selected through the control panel (70) among multiple zones (a2) as a target area.

[0325] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, even if the user cannot see the clothing accommodated in the second chamber (22), the user can easily set the target area by identifying the contaminated area of ​​the clothing in advance and selecting at least one area corresponding to the contaminated area.

[0326] Fig. 27 illustrates an example of a button for setting a target area provided on a control panel (70) according to one embodiment.

[0327] A control panel (70) according to one embodiment may include a plurality of buttons (bb) for receiving a selection for at least one zone among a plurality of zones (a2) that are partitioned from each other.

[0328] In one embodiment, the plurality of buttons (bb) may form a garment shape. For example, the plurality of buttons (bb) may form a short-sleeved shape, a long-sleeved shape, a trouser shape, and / or a dress shirt shape.

[0329] Multiple buttons (bb) can correspond to multiple zones (a2). That is, each of the multiple buttons (bb) can correspond to each of the multiple zones (a2).

[0330] The user can select at least one zone among a plurality of zones (a2) that are divided from each other by selecting a button (bb) corresponding to the desired area to be washed among a plurality of buttons (bb).

[0331] Each of the plurality of buttons (bb) may represent a physical button. Each of the plurality of buttons (bb) may light up in response to a selection and turn off in response to a deselection. As another example, the plurality of buttons (bb) may be provided on a touch panel, and the button portions may light up or turn off.

[0332] The control unit (300) can determine at least one zone selected through the control panel (70) from among the plurality of zones (a2) as the target area. That is, the control unit (300) can determine the zone corresponding to the selected button from among the plurality of buttons (bb) as the target area.

[0333] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, even if the user cannot see the clothing accommodated in the second chamber (22), the user can easily set the target area by identifying the contaminated area of ​​the clothing in advance and selecting at least one button (bb) corresponding to the contaminated area.

[0334] According to the present disclosure, a user can set a target area through the control panel (70) of the garment manager (1).

[0335] Fig. 28 is a flowchart illustrating another example of a method for determining a target area by a garment manager (1) according to one embodiment.

[0336] Referring to FIG. 28, the control unit (300) can transmit a clothes scan command to the partial washing machine (100) based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition (1310). The partial washing machine (100) can move through the second chamber (22) based on receiving the clothes scan command from the control unit (300) and acquire an entire image of the clothes contained in the second chamber (22).

[0337] That is, the control unit (300) can control the partial washing device (100) to move the second chamber (22) based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition and acquire an entire image of the clothes accommodated in the second chamber (22).

[0338] The predetermined condition may include at least one of: detection of opening and closing of the second door (30), detection of new clothes based on an image acquired by the camera of the partial washing machine (100), detection of clothes replacement based on an image acquired by the camera of the partial washing machine (100), or receipt of a clothes scan command.

[0339] For example, the control unit (300) may control the partial washing machine (100) to acquire a full image of the clothes accommodated in the second chamber (22) based on receiving a clothes scan command through a user interface provided by the control panel (70) and / or the display (70b-1, 30c).

[0340] As another example, the control unit (300) can control the partial washing machine (100) to acquire a full image of the clothes accommodated in the second chamber (22) based on receiving a clothes scan command through the communication unit (330).

[0341] As another example, the control unit (300) can control the partial washing machine (100) to acquire an entire image of the clothes accommodated in the second chamber (22) based on receiving a user input for setting a target area.

[0342] As another example, the control unit (300) can control the partial washing machine (100) to acquire a full image of the clothes accommodated in the second chamber (22) based on the detection of the opening and closing of the second door (30).

[0343] As another example, the control unit (300) can control the partial washing machine (100) to acquire an entire image of the clothes accommodated in the second chamber (22) based on the detection of new clothes or the detection of replacement of clothes based on the image acquired by the camera of the partial washing machine (100).

[0344] Fig. 29 illustrates a partial washing machine (100) according to one embodiment scanning clothes accommodated in a second chamber (22). Fig. 30 illustrates an example of a full image of clothes acquired by a partial washing machine (100) according to one embodiment.

[0345] Referring to FIGS. 29 and 30, the partial washing machine (100) can move the second chamber based on receiving a clothes scan command from the control unit (300) and obtain a partial image (ma) of clothes accommodated in the second chamber (22) at each of a plurality of locations.

[0346] For example, the partial washing machine (100) may move the second chamber along a predetermined path (da) based on receiving a clothes scan command from the control unit (300) and obtain a partial image (ma) of clothes accommodated in the second chamber (22) at a plurality of predetermined locations (dp). For example, the partial image (ma) may be obtained by a camera (image sensor), which is a sensor (108) provided in the partial washing machine (100).

[0347] The partial washing device (100) can transmit a plurality of partial images (ma) acquired from a plurality of predetermined locations (dp) to the control unit (300).

[0348] The clothing manager (1) can generate a full image (M) of clothing by synthesizing multiple partial images (ma) acquired from multiple locations (dp) (1320).

[0349] In one embodiment, the control unit (300) can synthesize a plurality of partial images (ma) to generate a full image (M) of clothing.

[0350] In one embodiment, the control unit (300) can identify contaminated areas from an entire image (M) of clothing. To this end, the memory (320) can store an algorithm for identifying contaminated areas from an entire image of clothing. For example, the control unit (300) can input the entire image (M) of clothing into a machine learning model to identify contaminated areas.

[0351] According to various embodiments, the second control unit (180) of the partial washing machine (100) may synthesize a plurality of partial images (ma) to generate a full image (M) of the clothing.

[0352] The garment manager (1) can receive a command to select a certain area from the entire image (M) of the garment (1330).

[0353] A command to select a certain area from the entire image (M) of the garment can be received from an external device via a control panel (70), a user interface provided by a display (70b-1, 30c), and / or a communication unit (330).

[0354] The garment manager (1) needs to show the user the entire image (M) of the garment in order to receive a command to select a certain area from the entire image (M) of the garment.

[0355] The clothing manager (1) can determine the selected area as a target area based on receiving a command to select an area from the entire image (M) of clothing, and the partial washing device (100) can wash the target area (1340).

[0356] Fig. 31 illustrates an example in which the entire image of clothing is displayed on a control panel (70) according to one embodiment.

[0357] Referring to FIG. 31, in one embodiment, the control unit (300) can control the display (70b-1, 30c) of the control panel (70) to display an entire image of the garment based on receiving a user input for setting a target area.

[0358] The entire image of the garment can be displayed on the display (70b-1, 30c) of the control panel (70).

[0359] The control unit (300) can control the display (70b-1, 30c) to display a visual indicator (pp) to emphasize a contaminated portion identified from the entire image (M) of the clothing while displaying the entire image (M) of the clothing.

[0360] According to the present disclosure, a user can easily set a target area by referring to a contaminated area identified from an entire image (M) of clothing by a clothing manager (1).

[0361] The entire image (M) of the garment displayed on the display (70b-1, 30c) can be enlarged or reduced based on a user input to enlarge or reduce the entire image (M) of the garment.

[0362] User input to enlarge or reduce the entire image (M) of the garment may include, for example, a pinch zoom touch input to the display (70b-1, 30c).

[0363] The control unit (300) can control the display (70b-1, 30c) to enlarge or reduce the entire image (M) of the clothing based on receiving a user input for enlargement or reduction of the entire image (M) of the clothing.

[0364] According to the present disclosure, a user can easily find a contaminated part of a garment by zooming in or out on the garment.

[0365] The control unit (300) can determine a target area based on a selection of a portion of the entire image (M) of clothing displayed on the display (70b-1, 30c).

[0366] The control unit (300) can control the partial washing device (100) to wash the target area based on the target area being determined.

[0367] A method for receiving a selection for a portion of an entire image (M) of clothing displayed on a display (70b-1, 30c) may include receiving a touch input to the display (70b-1, 30c) and / or using a direction selection button (70a-5, 70a-6) and a selection button (70a-12) of a control panel (70).

[0368] According to various embodiments, as in the embodiment of FIG. 31, the entire image (M) of clothing displayed on the display (70b-1, 30c) may be divided into multiple zones by visual indicators.

[0369] Fig. 32 illustrates an entire image of clothing acquired by a clothing manager (1) according to one embodiment and transmitted to a user device.

[0370] Referring to FIG. 32, in one embodiment, the control unit (300) can transmit the entire image (M) of the clothing to an external device (e.g., user device (3)) through the communication unit (330).

[0371] For example, the control unit (300) can transmit the entire image (M) of clothing to the external device in response to receiving a command for target setting from the external device through the communication unit (330).

[0372] As another example, the control unit (300) can transmit the entire image (M) of the garment to an external device (e.g., a user device) based on the generation of the entire image (M) of the garment.

[0373] The user device can store applications for managing the appliance.

[0374] After the user runs an application for managing home appliances through the user device (3), the user can log in with the user's account and send various control commands to home appliances linked to the account or receive various information from home appliances linked to the account.

[0375] If the garment manager (1) is linked to the user's account, the user can send commands to control the garment manager (1) through the user device (3).

[0376] If the clothing manager (1) is linked to the user's account, the clothing manager (1) can transmit the entire image (M) of the clothing to the user's device (3).

[0377] The user device (3) can display the entire image (M) of the clothing received from the clothing manager (1) according to the user's operation.

[0378] The user device (3) may display a visual indicator (pp) to highlight a contaminated portion identified from the entire image (M) of the garment while displaying the entire image (M) of the garment.

[0379] The entire image (M) of the garment displayed by the user device (3) may be divided into multiple zones by visual indicators.

[0380] A method for receiving a selection for a portion of an entire image (M) of clothing displayed on a user device (3) may include receiving a touch input to the user device (3).

[0381] The user can select a confirmation button (m1) after completing the selection of a certain area of ​​the entire image (M) of the clothing by operating the user device (3).

[0382] The user device (3) can receive a selection for a portion of the entire image (M) of the garment and transmit a partial washing command to the garment manager (1) based on the selection of the confirmation button (m1).

[0383] A partial wash command may include a command to select a region from a full image (M) of a garment.

[0384] The control unit (300) can determine an area corresponding to a portion of the entire image (M) of clothing selected by the user device (3) as a target area.

[0385] The control unit (300) can control the partial washing device (100) to wash the target area based on the target area being determined.

[0386] According to the present disclosure, a user can also set a target area remotely.

[0387] According to the present disclosure, target sites can be set through various methods and means.

[0388] Fig. 33 is a flowchart for explaining a method for automatically setting a target area by a garment manager (1) according to one embodiment.

[0389] Referring to FIG. 33, a clothing manager (1) according to one embodiment can automatically set a target area.

[0390] The control unit (300) can receive user input for initiating an automatic washing process (1410). The user input for initiating an automatic washing process can be transmitted to the control unit (300) by various methods.

[0391] For example, when the partial care button (70a-4) is selected, an interface for selecting an automatic washing mode may be provided on the display (70b-1, 30c), and the control unit (300) may perform an automatic washing process based on the selection of the operation button (70a-7) while the automatic washing mode is selected.

[0392] As another example, the control unit (300) can perform an automatic washing operation based on the selection of the automatic washing button of the user interface provided by the display (70b-1, 30c).

[0393] The automatic washing process may mean a process in which the control unit (300) automatically identifies a contaminated part of clothing accommodated in the second chamber (22) based on sensor data collected from at least one sensor (108) of the partial washing device (100), and the partial washing device (100) washes the contaminated part.

[0394] According to various embodiments, the control unit (300) may control the partial washing machine (100) to move along a predetermined path in the second chamber (22) based on the start of the automatic washing cycle.

[0395] In one embodiment, the control unit (300) can identify a contaminated portion of clothing accommodated in the second chamber (22) based on sensor data collected from the sensor (108) while the partial washing machine (100) is moving (1420).

[0396] The control unit (300) can identify contaminated areas of clothing based on sensor data collected from the sensor (108). To this end, the memory (320) can store an algorithm for identifying contaminated areas based on the sensor data. For example, the control unit (300) can input the sensor data into a machine learning model to identify contaminated areas.

[0397] If the sensor (108) is a camera, the control unit (300) can identify the contaminated portion of the clothing based on image data. If the sensor (108) is a light sensor, the control unit (300) can identify the contaminated portion of the clothing based on light quantity data.

[0398] According to various embodiments, if the second control unit (180) of the partial washing machine (100) can identify a contaminated portion of clothing based on sensor data collected from the sensor (108), the operations described above and the operations described below may be performed by the second control unit (180).

[0399] In one embodiment, the control unit (300) can control the partial washing device (100) to wash the contaminated portion (1430).

[0400] According to various embodiments, the control unit (300) may control the partial washing device (100) to wash the contaminated portion in response to the contaminated portion being identified while the partial washing device (100) moves along a predetermined path in the second chamber (22).

[0401] According to this embodiment, the partial washing device (100) can move through the second chamber (22) and wash the contaminated part in real time.

[0402] According to various embodiments, the control unit (300) may store coordinate data for a contaminated portion while the partial washing device (100) moves along a predetermined path in the second chamber (22), and control the partial washing device (100) to wash the contaminated portion in response to the partial washing device (100) completing a scan of clothes.

[0403] According to this embodiment, by accurately identifying the contaminated portion of the clothing accommodated in the second chamber (22) and then performing washing on the contaminated portion, the time required for completing the automatic washing process can be calculated relatively accurately.

[0404] According to various embodiments, the garment manager (1) may include a plurality of partial washing devices (100). That is, there may be a plurality of partial washing devices (100).

[0405] FIG. 34 illustrates an example of a control block diagram when a garment manager according to one embodiment includes a first partial washing device and a second partial washing device.

[0406] Referring to FIG. 34, a clothing manager (1) according to one embodiment may include a first partial washing device (100a), a second partial washing device (100b), a moving device (200), and / or a control unit (300).

[0407] A clothing manager (1) according to one embodiment may further include the configuration illustrated in FIG. 23 in addition to the configuration illustrated in FIG. 34.

[0408] In one embodiment, each of the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) may include the second control unit (180), the second communication unit (190) and / or at least one sensor (108) described above.

[0409] In one embodiment, each of the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) may include at least one of the components described above, such as the first water supply pump (140), the first drainage pump (150), and / or the drive motor (160). According to various embodiments, the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) may further include other components in addition to the components described above.

[0410] For example, either the first partial washing machine (100a) or the second partial washing machine (100b) may further include a heating unit. Similar to an electric iron, the heating unit may include a flat ironing board and an electric heating element (e.g., a heater) for heating the ironing board.

[0411] The moving device (200) can move the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b).

[0412] In one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 19, the moving device (200) may include a second motor (220) and a fourth motor (240) that provide driving force to move the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) along the second direction.

[0413] The first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) can move together in the second direction according to the movement of the frame (250) by the driving force provided by the second motor (220) and the fourth motor (240). In one embodiment, the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) can move dependently on each other in the second direction.

[0414] Meanwhile, differently from that illustrated in FIG. 19, the moving device (200) may include at least one first motor that provides a driving force for moving the first partial washing device (100a) in a first direction, at least one first shaft that is coupled to the first partial washing device (100a) and receives a driving force from the at least one first motor, and at least one second motor that provides a driving force for moving the second partial washing device (100b) in the first direction, and at least one second shaft that is coupled to the second partial washing device (100b) and receives a driving force from the at least one second motor.

[0415] The first partial washing device (100a) can move in a first direction by the operation of at least one first motor, and the second partial washing device (100b) can move in the first direction by the operation of at least one second motor. In one embodiment, the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) can move independently of each other in the first direction.

[0416] It goes without saying that, depending on various embodiments, a structure may be adopted in which the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) can both move independently in the first direction and the second direction.

[0417] The control unit (300) can control the operation of the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b).

[0418] Controlling the operation of the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) may include controlling the movement of the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) by controlling the movement device (200).

[0419] Controlling the operation of the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) may include controlling the components of each of the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) (e.g., the first water supply pump (140), the first drainage pump (150), the driving motor (160), the vibration unit (103), the roller unit (105), and / or the heating unit, etc.).

[0420] FIG. 35 illustrates a front view of a garment manager including a first partial washing device and a second partial washing device according to one embodiment.

[0421] Referring to FIG. 35, the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) can be supported by a frame (250) extending along the first direction.

[0422] The first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) can be moved independently of each other in the second direction by a frame (250) moving in the second direction, and can be moved independently of each other in the first direction.

[0423] As the frame (250) moves in the second direction (e.g., transversely), the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) can also move in the second direction.

[0424] The first partial washing device (100a) can be moved in the first direction by at least one first motor that provides a driving force to move the first partial washing device (100a) in the first direction (e.g., longitudinal direction).

[0425] The second partial washing device (100b) can be moved in the first direction by at least one second motor that provides a driving force to move the second partial washing device (100b) in the first direction (e.g., longitudinal direction).

[0426] As previously explained, it goes without saying that, depending on various embodiments, a structure may be adopted in which the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) can both move independently in the first direction and the second direction.

[0427] The first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) can simultaneously perform a clothing treatment process on clothes accommodated in the second chamber (22), or sequentially perform a clothing treatment process on target areas of clothes accommodated in the second chamber (22).

[0428] In Fig. 35, the second partial washing device (100b) is shown as being installed above the first partial washing device (100a), but it is also possible for the first partial washing device (100a) to be installed above the second partial washing device (100b).

[0429] Since the home position unit (25) connectable to the water supply tank (34) and drain tank (33) of the clothing manager (1) is provided at the lower side of the second chamber (22), in one embodiment, the second partial washing device (100b) may be configured to perform a clothing treatment process (e.g., heating process) that does not require water supply and drainage, and the first partial washing device (100a) may be configured to perform a clothing treatment process (e.g., washing liquid spray process, suction process) that requires water supply and drainage.

[0430] Meanwhile, in one embodiment, it is also possible for a home position unit (25) connectable to a water supply tank (34) and a drain tank (33) to be provided not only on the lower side but also on the upper side of the second chamber (22). In this case, the water supply tank (34) and the drain tank (33) may also be provided on the upper side as well as on the lower side of the second chamber (22).

[0431] In one embodiment, both the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) may be configured to perform a clothing treatment process that requires water supply and drainage (e.g., a washing liquid spray process, a suction process).

[0432] FIG. 36 illustrates an example of a control method of a garment manager including a first partial washing device and a second partial washing device according to one embodiment.

[0433] Referring to FIG. 36, a garment manager (1) according to one embodiment can control a first partial washing device (100a) so that the first partial washing device (100a) performs a first garment treatment process on a target area (2100).

[0434] According to one embodiment, a clothing manager (1) can control a first partial washing device (100a) so that the first partial washing device (100a) performs a first clothing treatment process on a target area, and then control a second partial washing device (100b) so that the second partial washing device (100b) performs a second clothing treatment process on the target area (2200).

[0435] More specifically, the control unit (300) can control the moving device (200) to move the first partial washing device (100a) to the target area, control the first partial washing device (100a) to perform the first clothing treatment process, control the moving device (200) to move the first partial washing device (100a) away from the target area based on the completion of the first clothing treatment process, control the moving device (200) to move the second partial washing device (100b) to the target area, and control the second partial washing device (100b) to perform the second clothing treatment process.

[0436] The first garment treatment process may be the same as the second garment treatment process, or they may be different processes. For example, the first garment treatment process may include a washing process, and the second garment treatment process may include an ironing process. In another example, the first garment treatment process may include a washing process that includes a detergent spray, and the second garment treatment process may include a washing process that includes a fabric softener spray. In another example, both the first and second garment treatment processes may include a washing process that includes a detergent spray.

[0437] In one embodiment, the first partial washing device (100a) may be configured to wash a target portion of clothing accommodated in the second chamber (22), and the second partial washing device (100b) may be configured to iron the target portion of clothing accommodated in the second chamber. That is, the first partial washing device (100a) may include a water spray unit (101), a detergent spray unit (102), a suction unit (104), and a vibration unit (103) (and / or a roller unit (105)) to wash the target portion of clothing accommodated in the second chamber (22), and the second partial washing device (100b) may include a heating unit. According to various embodiments, the second partial washing device (100b) may also include a water spray unit (101) in addition to the heating unit to independently perform an ironing process.

[0438] In one embodiment, the control unit (300) can control the first partial washing device (100a) to move to the target area and perform a washing operation, and can control the second partial washing device (100b) to move to the target area and perform an ironing operation.

[0439] The washing cycle may include a detergent spray cycle, a water spray cycle, a vibration cycle (and / or a rolling cycle), and a suction cycle.

[0440] The ironing process may include a heating process. In various embodiments, the ironing process may include a water spraying process and a heating process.

[0441] The target area after the washing process is completed can be dried and its wrinkles improved through the ironing process.

[0442] According to various embodiments, the control unit (300) may independently control the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b). For example, as described above, the control unit (300) may identify a contaminated portion of the target garment based on sensor data collected through at least one sensor (108), and may identify not only the contaminated portion but also the wrinkled portion.

[0443] The control unit (300) can control the first partial washing device (100a) to perform a washing process on a contaminated part of the target clothing, and can control the second partial washing device (100b) to perform an ironing process on a wrinkled part of the target clothing.

[0444] When the second partial washing device (100b) performs an ironing process independently from the first partial washing device (100a), the second partial washing device (100b) may include a water spray unit (101). In this case, the ironing process may include a water spray process and a heating process.

[0445] According to various embodiments, the control unit (300) may determine whether an ironing process is required for a target area where a washing process has been performed by the first partial washing device (100a). For example, the control unit (300) may control the second partial washing device (100b) to perform an ironing process on the target area based on the identification of wrinkles in the target area where a washing process has been performed by the first partial washing device (100a).

[0446] In one embodiment, the first partial washing device (100a) may be configured to spray detergent onto a target area of ​​clothing accommodated in the second chamber (22), and the second partial washing device (100b) may be configured to spray fabric softener onto the target area of ​​clothing accommodated in the second chamber. That is, the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) may include a water spray unit (101) and a detergent spray unit (102) to spray detergent or fabric softener onto the target area of ​​clothing accommodated in the second chamber (22). In one embodiment, the first partial washing device (100a) configured to spray detergent may further include a vibration unit (103) and / or a roller unit (105), and the second partial washing device (100b) configured to spray fabric softener may further include a suction unit (104).

[0447] However, it is obvious that the first partial washing device (100a) may also further include a suction unit (104), and the second partial washing device (100b) may also further include a vibration unit (103) and / or a roller unit (105).

[0448] Detergent may be placed in the detergent box (131; FIG. 8) of the first partial washing device (100a) to spray detergent, and fabric softener may be placed in the detergent box (131; FIG. 8) of the second partial washing device (100b) to spray fabric softener.

[0449] The clothing manager (1) can instruct the user to replenish detergent in the first partial washing device (100a) and fabric softener in the second partial washing device (100b) through the output interface (70b).

[0450] In one embodiment, the control unit (300) can control the first partial washing device (100a) to move to the target area and spray detergent, and control the second partial washing device (100b) to move to the target area and spray fabric softener.

[0451] More specifically, the control unit (300) can control the first partial washing device (100a) to move to the target area and perform a washing cycle including spraying detergent, and can control the second partial washing device (100b) to move to the target area and perform a washing cycle including spraying fabric softener.

[0452] The target area, which has completed the washing cycle including detergent spraying, can not only have its contamination removed but also be scented by the washing cycle including fabric softener spraying.

[0453] According to the present disclosure, a clothing care device (1) is provided that can increase a user's laundry satisfaction by providing not only washing of a target area but also fragrance.

[0454] In one embodiment, both the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) may be configured to wash a target portion of clothing accommodated in the second chamber.

[0455] That is, the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) may include a water spray unit (101), a detergent spray unit (102), a suction unit (104), and a vibration unit (103) (and / or a roller unit (105)).

[0456] In one embodiment, the control unit (300) can control the first partial washing device (100a) to move to the target area and perform the first washing cycle, and can control the second partial washing device (100b) to move to the target area and perform the second washing cycle.

[0457] For example, the control unit (300) may control the first partial washing device (100a) to move to the target area and perform the first washing cycle, and may control the second partial washing device (100b) to move to the target area and perform the second washing cycle based on the identification that contamination in the target area has not been removed.

[0458] More specifically, the control unit (300) controls the first partial washing device (100a) to move to the target area and perform a first washing cycle, identifies whether contamination of the target area has been removed based on sensor data collected from the sensor (108) of the first partial washing device (100a), and controls the second partial washing device (100b) to move to the target area and perform a second washing cycle based on the identification that contamination of the target area has not been removed.

[0459] According to the present disclosure, if contamination is not completely removed from a target area, contamination from the target area can be removed to the maximum extent by performing another washing cycle.

[0460] According to various embodiments, the control unit (300) may control the first partial washing device (100a) to move to the first target area and perform the first washing cycle, and may control the second partial washing device (100b) to move to the second target area and perform the second washing cycle.

[0461] At this time, the first target area and the second target area may be different from each other, and the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) may perform the washing process simultaneously.

[0462] That is, the control unit (300) can cause the second partial washing device (100b) to perform the second washing process on the second target area while the first partial washing device (100a) performs the first washing process on the first target area.

[0463] According to the present disclosure, the washing speed can be improved by simultaneously performing washing operations on various parts of target clothing.

[0464] According to the present disclosure, at least two partial washing machines can be used to perform various garment treatment processes on one target area, or garment treatment processes can be performed simultaneously on multiple target areas.

[0465] FIG. 37 illustrates another example of a control method for a garment manager including a first partial washing device and a second partial washing device according to one embodiment.

[0466] Referring to FIG. 37, a clothing manager (1) according to one embodiment can identify the material of target clothing (3000).

[0467] As described above, the control unit (300) can identify the material of the clothing by using data (e.g., image data and / or light quantity data) collected by at least one sensor (108) as input data of an artificial intelligence model learned to determine the material of the clothing.

[0468] As another example, the clothing manager (1) includes a short-range communication reader (e.g., an RFID reader), and the short-range communication reader can obtain material information of the clothing from a short-range communication tag attached to the target clothing.

[0469] As another example, the material of the target clothing can be selected through the input interface (70a).

[0470] The clothing manager (1) can identify the clothing treatment process that can be performed on the target clothing based on the material of the target clothing.

[0471] For example, the memory (320) can store a lookup table in which the types of garment processing operations that can be performed are mapped according to the material of the garment.

[0472] Depending on the material of the garment, ultrasonic vibrations can cause damage. For example, if the garment is made of fabric or nylon, ultrasonic vibrations can cause damage.

[0473] Depending on the material of the garment, the rolling process may cause damage to the garment. For example, if the garment is made of knitted fabric, the rotation of the roller unit (105) may cause damage to the garment.

[0474] In the following, it is assumed that for the first material, only the vibration stroke is possible among the vibration stroke and the rolling stroke, for the second material, only the rolling stroke is possible among the vibration stroke and the rolling stroke, and for materials other than the first material and the second material, both the vibration stroke and the rolling stroke are possible.

[0475] In one embodiment, the first partial washing device (100a) may include a vibrating portion, and the second partial washing device (100b) may include a roller portion.

[0476] The control unit (300) can control the first partial washing device (100a) to perform a vibration process on the target area, the second partial washing device (100b) to perform a rolling process on the target area, or the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) to perform a vibration process and the rolling process on the target area based on the material of the target clothing.

[0477] In one embodiment, the control unit (300) controls the first partial washing device (100a) to perform a vibration process on the target area based on the material of the target clothing being identified as the first material (example of 3010), and the second partial washing device (100b) to not perform any process on the target area (3100).

[0478] In one embodiment, the control unit (300) controls the second partial washing device (100b) to perform a rolling operation on the target area based on the material of the target clothing being identified as the second material (example of 3020), and the first partial washing device (100a) to not perform any operation on the target area (3200).

[0479] In one embodiment, the control unit (300) can control the first partial washing device (100a) to perform a vibration cycle on the target area and control the second partial washing device (100b) to perform a rolling cycle on the target area based on the identification that the material of the target clothing is not the first material or the second material (NO of 3020) (3300).

[0480] In one embodiment, the control unit (300) may control the second partial washing device (100b) to perform a rolling operation on the target area and control the first partial washing device (100a) to perform a vibration operation on the target area based on the identification that the material of the target clothing is not the first material or the second material (No in 3020) (3300).

[0481] Depending on various embodiments, the order of the vibration stroke and the rolling stroke may be changed depending on the type of contaminant at the target area.

[0482] In one embodiment, the partial washing device (100) may include a sensor for detecting the type of contaminant in the target area.

[0483] In one embodiment, the sensor for detecting the type of contaminant at the target site may include at least one sensor (108) described above (e.g., a camera and / or a light sensor).

[0484] The control unit (300) can identify the type of pollutant by using data (e.g., image data and / or light quantity data) collected by at least one sensor (108) as input data of an artificial intelligence model learned to determine the type of pollutant.

[0485] The learned artificial intelligence model to determine the type of pollutant may be stored in the partial washing machine (100) or may be stored in an external device.

[0486] If the learned artificial intelligence model for determining the type of pollutant is stored in an external device, the control unit (300) can control the communication unit (330) to transmit data (e.g., image data and / or light quantity data) collected by at least one sensor (108) to the external device. The external device can input the data collected by at least one sensor (108) received from the partial washing machine (100) into the learned artificial intelligence model for determining the type of pollutant to identify the material.

[0487] In one embodiment, a user can select the type of contaminant via an input interface (70a).

[0488] Contaminants can be classified into at least two types. For example, contaminants can be classified into two types: one type that can be removed from clothing (e.g., dust), and the other type that cannot be removed from clothing (e.g., stains).

[0489] The control unit (300) can control the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) to perform a rolling operation and then a vibration operation in response to the type of contaminant being identified as a first type (e.g., dust) that can be shaken off from clothing.

[0490] The control unit (300) may control the second partial washing machine (100b) to skip the vibration cycle and perform only the rolling cycle in response to the type of contaminant being identified as the first type (e.g., dust) that can be shaken off from clothing.

[0491] The control unit (300) can control the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) to perform a vibration operation and then a rolling operation in response to the type of contaminant being identified as a second type (e.g., a stain) that cannot be removed from clothing.

[0492] The control unit (300) may control the first partial washing machine (100a) to skip the rolling cycle and perform only the vibration cycle in response to the type of contaminant being identified as a second type (e.g., stain) that cannot be removed from clothing.

[0493] Controlling the first partial washing device (100a) to perform a vibration process on the target area and controlling the second partial washing device (100b) to perform a rolling process on the target area may include controlling the first partial washing device (100a) to perform a vibration process on the target area and then controlling the second partial washing device (100b) to perform a rolling process on the target area and / or controlling the first partial washing device (100a) to perform a vibration process on the target area and then controlling the second partial washing device (100b) to perform a rolling process on the target area.

[0494] According to the present disclosure, the washing power can be maximized by removing contaminants in an appropriate manner depending on the material of the target clothing.

[0495] According to various embodiments, examples of the first clothing treatment process and the second clothing treatment process are not limited to the vibration process and the rolling process.

[0496] For example, depending on the material of the clothing, ironing may not be possible.

[0497] The control unit (300) can control the first partial washing device (100a) or the second partial washing device (100b) not to perform an ironing process on the target clothing based on the identification of the material of the clothing as a material that cannot be ironed.

[0498] According to one embodiment, a clothing manager (1) includes a cabinet (10), a first chamber (11) formed inside the cabinet and configured to receive clothing, a first door (20) configured to open or close the first chamber (11), a second chamber (22) partitioned from the first chamber (11) and configured to receive clothing, the first door (20) including a door water tank (34) and a door drain tank (33), a second door (30) rotatably coupled to the first door (20) to open or close the second chamber (22), and a spot cleaning device (100) provided inside the second chamber (22) to partially wash clothing received in the second chamber (22) and including a water tank (121) and a drain tank (122). The water supply tank of the partial washing device (100) receives water from the door water supply tank, and the drain tank of the partial washing device discharges water into the door drain tank.

[0499] The above-mentioned partial washing device may be arranged to be movable within the second chamber.

[0500] The above first door may further include a home position portion (25) arranged inside the second chamber and connected to the partial washing device.

[0501] When the above-mentioned partial washing device is connected to the home position unit, the water supply tank is connected to the door water supply tank to receive water from the door water supply tank, and the drain tank is connected to the door drain tank to discharge water into the door drain tank.

[0502] The above home position part may include a first opening (25c) provided to allow water from the door water tank to pass through.

[0503] The above clothing manager (1) may further include a water pump (35) arranged below the first opening and configured to move water from the door water tank to the water tank located above the first opening when the partial washing device is connected to the home position unit.

[0504] The above home position section may further include a second opening (25d) provided to allow water from the drain to pass through.

[0505] The above clothing manager (1) may further include a drain pump (36) arranged below the second opening and configured to move water in the drain tank located above the second opening to the door drain tank when the partial washing device is connected to the home position unit.

[0506] The above clothing manager (1) may further include a first hose (37c) provided to connect the first opening and the discharge port of the water supply pump.

[0507] The above clothing manager (1) may further include a second hose (37d) provided to connect the second opening and the inlet of the drain pump.

[0508] The first door may further include a third chamber (30a) provided to accommodate the door water supply passage, the door drain passage, the water supply pump, the drain pump, the first hose, and the second hose.

[0509] The above clothing manager (1) may further include a cover (30b) that covers at least a portion of the third chamber to prevent the water supply pump, the drain pump, the first hose, and the second hose from being exposed to the outside.

[0510] The above cover can be detached from the front of the first door.

[0511] The above door water tank can be provided so as to be detachable to the front or rear of the first door.

[0512] The above door drain can be provided so as to be detachable to the front or rear of the first door.

[0513] The above-mentioned partial washing device may include a water supply unit (124) connected to the water supply tank to supply water to the water supply tank and provided to be connected to the home position unit, and a drain unit (125) connected to the drain tank to discharge water from the drain tank and provided to be connected to the home position unit.

[0514] The above water supply unit may include a first check valve (124a) provided to prevent water in the water tank from being discharged through the water supply unit by gravity.

[0515] The above drainage unit may include a second check valve (125a) provided to prevent water in the drain tank from being discharged through the drainage unit by gravity.

[0516] The home position unit may include a first opener (25e) provided to open the first check valve when the water supply unit is connected to the home position unit, and a second opener (25f) provided to open the second check valve when the drain unit is connected to the home position unit.

[0517] The above-mentioned partial washing device may include a water spray unit (101) provided to spray water, a detergent spray unit (102) provided to spray a detergent mixed with water and detergent, and a suction unit (104) provided to suck up water, detergent, and foreign substances.

[0518] The above-mentioned partial washing device may include at least one of a vibration unit (103) provided to provide micro-vibrations to clothes or a roller unit (105) provided to contact clothes and remove contaminants from the clothes.

[0519] The above-mentioned partial washing machine may further include a water supply pump (140) provided to move water from the water supply tank to the detergent spray unit, a drain pump (150) provided to move water from the suction unit to the drain tank, and a battery (118b) provided to supply power to the water supply pump and the drain pump.

[0520] The above-mentioned partial washing device may include a first charging terminal (115a, 115b) electrically connected to the battery.

[0521] The above home position unit (25) may include a second charging terminal (25a, 25b) connected to the first charging terminal to charge the battery.

[0522] The above partial washing device (100) includes a first partial washing device (100a) and a second partial washing device (100b), and the clothing manager (1) may further include a control unit (300) that controls the operations of the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b).

[0523] The first partial washing device (100a) is configured to wash a target area of ​​clothing accommodated in the second chamber, and the second partial washing device (100b) is configured to iron a target area of ​​clothing accommodated in the second chamber. The control unit (300) can control the first partial washing device (100a) to move to the target area and perform a washing cycle, and control the second partial washing device (100b) to move to the target area and perform an ironing cycle.

[0524] The first partial washing device (100a) is configured to spray detergent onto a target area of ​​clothing accommodated in the second chamber, and the second partial washing device (100b) is configured to spray fabric softener onto a target area of ​​clothing accommodated in the second chamber. The control unit (300) can control the first partial washing device (100a) to move to the target area and spray detergent, and control the second partial washing device (100b) to move to the target area and spray fabric softener.

[0525] The first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) are both configured to wash a target portion of clothing accommodated in the second chamber, and the control unit (300) can control the first partial washing device (100a) to move to the target portion and perform a first washing cycle, and control the second partial washing device (100b) to move to the target portion and perform a second washing cycle based on the identification that contamination in the target portion has not been removed.

[0526] The first partial washing device (100a) includes a vibration unit that performs a vibration operation that provides vibration to a target area of ​​clothes accommodated in the second chamber, and the second partial washing device (100b) includes a roller unit that performs a rolling operation that removes contaminants from a target area of ​​clothes accommodated in the second chamber, and the control unit (300) can control the first partial washing device (100a) to perform the vibration operation on the target area, the second partial washing device (100b) to perform the rolling operation on the target area, or the first partial washing device (100a) and the second partial washing device (100b) to perform the vibration operation and the rolling operation on the target area based on the material of the clothes accommodated in the second chamber.

[0527] According to the present disclosure, a garment care device including a partial washing device capable of partial washing of garments can be provided.

[0528] According to the present disclosure, a clothing manager with improved space utilization can be provided by placing a partial washing device in a separate space formed inside a door.

[0529] According to the present disclosure, a clothes manager capable of supplying and draining water without separating the water tank and drain tank of the partial washing machine from the partial washing machine can be provided.

[0530] According to the present disclosure, a clothes manager capable of automatically supplying water to a water tank of a partial washing machine and draining water from a drain tank can be provided.

[0531] According to the present disclosure, a clothes manager capable of supplying water from a door water tank with a relatively large capacity to a water tank of a partial washing machine with a relatively small capacity can be provided.

[0532] According to the present disclosure, a clothes manager capable of draining water from a drain tank of a relatively small-capacity partial washing machine to a door drain tank of a relatively large-capacity can be provided.

[0533] According to the present disclosure, at least two partial washing machines can be used to perform various garment treatment processes on one target area, or garment treatment processes can be performed simultaneously on multiple target areas.

[0534] Meanwhile, the disclosed embodiments may be implemented in the form of a recording medium storing computer-executable instructions. The instructions may be stored in the form of program code, and when executed by a processor, may generate program modules to perform the operations of the disclosed embodiments. The recording medium may be implemented as a computer-readable recording medium.

[0535] Computer-readable storage media include all types of storage media that store instructions that can be deciphered by a computer. Examples include read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic tape, magnetic disks, flash memory, and optical data storage devices.

[0536] Additionally, a computer-readable recording medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, the term "non-transitory storage medium" simply means a tangible device that does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves). This term does not distinguish between cases where data is permanently stored in the storage medium and cases where data is temporarily stored. For example, a "non-transitory storage medium" may include a buffer in which data is temporarily stored.

[0537] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable recording medium (e.g., compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product (e.g., a downloadable app) may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated on a machine-readable recording medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0538] The above illustrates and describes specific embodiments. However, the invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and implementations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the claims below.

Claims

1. Cabinet; A first chamber formed inside the cabinet and arranged to accommodate clothing; In the first door, A first door having a second chamber configured to open or close the first chamber and configured to receive clothing and partitioned from the first chamber, the first door including a door water tank and a door drain tank; a second door rotatably coupled to the first door to open or close the second chamber; and In a spot cleaning device provided inside the second chamber to partially wash clothes accommodated in the second chamber, a water tank connected to the door water tank to receive water used for partially washing clothes accommodated in the second chamber from the door water tank; and A clothes manager comprising a partial washing device, the partial washing device including a drainage tank that is connectable to the door drain tank to discharge water within the partial washing device to the door drain tank.

2. In paragraph 1, The above partial washing device is a clothing manager that is provided to be movable within the second chamber.

3. In paragraph 2, The above first door further includes a home position portion arranged inside the second chamber and connected to the partial washing device, A clothes manager wherein, when the partial washing device is connected to the home position unit, the water supply tank is connected to the door water supply tank, and the drain tank is connected to the door drain tank.

4. In paragraph 3, The above home position portion includes a first opening through which water from the door water tank passes, A clothes manager further comprising a water supply pump arranged below the first opening and configured to move water from the door water supply tank to the water supply tank located above the first opening when the partial washing device is connected to the home position unit.

5. In paragraph 4, The above home position portion further includes a second opening through which water from the drain pipe passes, A clothes manager further comprising a drain pump arranged below the second opening and configured to move water in the drain tank located above the second opening to the door drain tank when the partial washing device is connected to the home position unit.

6. In paragraph 5, A first hose provided to connect the first opening and the discharge port of the water supply pump; and A clothing manager further comprising a second hose configured to connect the second opening and the inlet of the drain pump.

7. In paragraph 6, The above first door, A garment manager further comprising a third chamber configured to accommodate the door water inlet, the door drain, the water inlet pump, the drain pump, and the first hose and the second hose.

8. In paragraph 7, Further comprising a cover covering at least a portion of the third chamber to prevent the water supply pump, the drainage pump, the first hose and the second hose from being exposed to the outside; The above cover is a detachable clothing manager in front of the first door.

9. In paragraph 7, The above door water tank is provided so as to be detachable to the front or rear of the first door, A clothes manager in which the above door drain is provided so as to be detachable to the front or rear of the first door.

10. In paragraph 3, The above partial washing device, A water supply unit connected to the water supply tank to supply water from the door water supply tank to the water supply tank, and provided to be connected to the home position unit; It includes a drainage part connected to the drain to discharge water from the drain to the door drain and provided to be connected to the home position part. The above water supply unit includes a first check valve provided to prevent water in the water tank from being discharged through the water supply unit by gravity, A garment manager, wherein the drain portion includes a second check valve provided to prevent water in the drain tank from being discharged through the drain portion by gravity.

11. In paragraph 10, The above home position section is, A first opener provided to open the first check valve when the above-mentioned water supply unit is connected to the above-mentioned home position unit, A garment manager including a second opener configured to open the second check valve when the drain portion is connected to the home position portion.

12. In paragraph 1, The above partial washing device, A water spray unit provided to spray water supplied from the above water tank, A detergent spray unit provided to spray a detergent containing a mixture of water and detergent supplied from the water tank; and A garment care device including a suction unit provided to suck up water, detergent, and foreign substances.

13. In paragraph 1, The above partial washing device, A garment care device comprising at least one of a vibrating portion configured to vibrate the garment or a roller portion configured to remove contaminants from the garment by rotating in contact with the garment.

14. In paragraph 12, The above partial washing device, A water supply pump provided to move water from the above water tank to the above washing liquid spray unit, A drainage pump provided to move water from the above suction portion to the above drain tank; and A clothes manager further comprising a battery configured to supply power for operating the water supply pump and the drain pump.

15. In paragraph 14, The above first door further includes a home position part arranged inside the second chamber and connected to the partial washing device; The above-mentioned partial washing device includes a first charging terminal electrically connected to the battery, A clothing manager, wherein the home position section includes a second charging terminal connected to the first charging terminal to charge the battery.

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