Clothes care apparatus

Abstract

A clothes care apparatus is provided. The clothes care apparatus comprises: a main body having therein a clothes care space for accommodating clothes, and configured to spray plasma humid air and detergent into the clothes care space; a sensor for sensing the locations of soiled areas on clothes; a friction unit for subjecting the soiled areas with physical force; and a movable device for moving the friction unit to the location of the soiled areas to press on and rub against same.

Description

Garment manager

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a garment manager. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a garment manager that manages garments by applying physical force to the 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] Typically, a garment management system may include a garment management room, which is a storage space for garments, and a power room, which includes a steam generator or a hot air supply device to perform refreshing functions such as wrinkle removal, deodorization, and static electricity removal for garments. The garment management room and the power room may be separated by a partition.

[0004] A garment care machine may be equipped with a washing process to remove contamination from garments placed in the garment care room. The washing process may include spraying plasma humidifiers and detergents onto the garments placed in the garment care room.

[0005] When spraying plasma humid air onto clothing, low-velocity plasma humid air is sprayed onto the clothing, so methods to enhance the physical force acting on the clothing are being actively researched.

[0006] The above information is provided solely as background information to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No determination has been made, nor is any assertion made, as to whether any of the above content constitutes prior art in connection with the present disclosure.

[0007] An aspect of the present disclosure is to address at least the aforementioned problems and / or disadvantages and provide at least the following advantages. Accordingly, one aspect of the present disclosure provides a garment care device including a structure capable of enhancing the effectiveness of garment care.

[0008] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a clothing care device that applies physical force to the clothing to more effectively clean a contaminated area of ​​the clothing.

[0009] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a clothing manager including a structure that prevents secondary contamination of clothing due to dirt generated during clothing washing.

[0010] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a clothing manager capable of managing clothing while minimizing damage to the clothing, including a structure capable of controlling a physical force applied to the clothing depending on the material of the clothing.

[0011] Additional aspects will be partly set forth in the following description, and partly will become apparent from the description or may be learned by practicing the embodiments provided.

[0012] According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a clothing manager is provided. The clothing manager may include a main body configured to form a clothing management room for accommodating clothing therein and spray plasma humid air and detergent into the clothing management room, a sensor configured to sense the location of a contaminated area of ​​the clothing, a washing device including a friction unit configured to apply a physical force to the contaminated area, and a moving device configured to move the friction unit to the location of the contaminated area so that the friction unit comes into contact with the contaminated area and applies pressure and friction to the contaminated area.

[0013] According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a clothing manager is provided. The clothing manager comprises a main body forming a clothing management room for accommodating clothing therein, wherein an inner surface of the main body forms a support wall for supporting the clothing, and the main body is configured to spray plasma humid air and detergent into the clothing management room, the clothing manager may include a sensor configured to sense the position of a contaminated area of ​​the clothing, a washing device configured to pressurize and rub the contaminated area, and a moving device configured to move the washing device so that the washing device comes into contact with the contaminated area. The moving device may include a first moving device disposed to extend in a first direction within the clothing management room. The moving device may include a second moving device extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and connected to the first moving device to be movable in a direction parallel to the first direction. The above moving device may include a third moving device connected to the second moving device, capable of moving in a direction parallel to the second direction, and configured to extend in a third direction toward the support wall from a surface facing the inner side of the main body. The washing device may be arranged at one end of the third moving device facing the support wall.

[0014] According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a clothing care device is provided. The clothing care device may include a main body configured to form a clothing care room for accommodating clothing therein and spray plasma humid air and detergent into the clothing care room, a sensor configured to sense the position of a contaminated area of ​​the clothing, a washing device configured to apply a physical force to the contaminated area, and a moving device connected to the washing device and configured to move the washing device. The movement of the washing device by the moving device may include a step of moving to a position of the contaminated area so as to come into contact with the contaminated area, a step of supporting the clothing on a support wall, which is an inner surface of the main body formed on the opposite side of the washing device with respect to the clothing, and moving toward the support wall so as to pressurize the contaminated area, and a step of moving in a direction in which the support wall extends so as to rub the pressed contaminated area.

[0015] Other aspects, advantages and important features of the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of various embodiments of the present disclosure taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0016] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of specific embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0017] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a garment manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing an open state of a door of a garment manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a garment manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 4 is a drawing partially illustrating a washing device and a moving device in a clothing manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 5 is a control block diagram for explaining a garment manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating a state in which a friction part of a washing device moves to come into contact with a contaminated area of ​​clothing in a clothing manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 7 illustrates an example of a flowchart of a method for controlling a garment manager so that a friction part contacts a contaminated area according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a garment manager in which a friction part of a washing device moves to pressurize and friction a contaminated area and a suction sucks up dirt, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 9 illustrates an example of a flowchart of a method for controlling a garment manager so that a friction unit pressurizes and rubs a contaminated area and a suction unit sucks up dirt, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating a clothing manager in which a spray unit of a washing device and an ultrasonic generator operate according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 11 illustrates a flowchart of a method for controlling a garment manager to operate a spray unit according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 12 illustrates an example of a flowchart of a method for controlling a garment manager to operate an ultrasonic generator according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 13 is a drawing illustrating a garment manager in which the friction body and the friction member of the injection unit are separated from each other according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 14 illustrates a flowchart of a method for controlling a garment manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 15 illustrates a flowchart of a method for controlling a garment manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 16 illustrates a flowchart of a method for controlling a garment manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 17 is a drawing showing an open state of a door of a garment manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] It should be noted that the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to describe identical or similar elements, features, and structures.

[0035] The following description, with reference to the attached drawings, is provided to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of various embodiments of the present disclosure as defined by the claims and their equivalents. While it includes numerous specific details to facilitate understanding, these should be considered merely illustrative. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications to the various embodiments described herein can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0036] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not intended to be limited to their bibliographic meanings, but are used solely to enable the inventors to understand the present disclosure clearly and consistently. Accordingly, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various embodiments of the present disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0037] It should be understood that the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to "a component surface" includes reference to one or more of these surfaces.

[0038] Additionally, the same reference numbers or symbols presented in each drawing of this specification represent parts or components that perform substantially the same function.

[0039] In this specification, terms such as “include” or “have” are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in the specification, but do not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0040] Additionally, terms including ordinal numbers such as “first,” “second,” etc. used herein may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms, and the terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as the first component. The term “and / or” includes any combination of a plurality of related listed items or any item among a plurality of related listed items.

[0041] Meanwhile, the shape and position of each component are not limited by the terms such as “front,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “upper,” and “lower” used in the description below.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] When referring to the direction of rotation, clockwise may be referred to as the first direction, and counterclockwise, the direction opposite to the first direction, may be referred to as the second direction. While these expressions may be commonly used to describe specific details for implementing the invention, the rotational direction of the components of the present invention is not limited by these terms.

[0045] It should be recognized that the blocks and combinations of flowcharts in each flowchart can be implemented by one or more computer programs containing computer-executable instructions. The entirety of one or more computer programs may be stored in a single memory device, or the one or more computer programs may be divided into different parts stored in different memory devices.

[0046] Any of the functions or operations described herein may be processed by a single processor or a combination of processors. A single processor or a combination of processors is a circuit that performs processing, and may be an application processor (AP, e.g., a central processing unit (CPU)), a communication processor (CP, e.g., a modem), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU) (e.g., an artificial intelligence (AI) chip), a wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) chip, or a Bluetooth. TM Chips, global positioning system (GPS) chips, near field communication (NFC) chips, connection chips, sensor controllers, touch controllers, fingerprint sensor controllers, display driver integrated circuits (ICs), audio CODEC chips, universal serial bus (USB) controllers, camera controllers, image processing ICs, microprocessor units (MPUs), systems on chips (SoCs), ICs, or similar circuits.

[0047] Hereinafter, a garment manager according to various embodiments will be specifically described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0048] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a garment manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating a door of a garment manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure in an open state. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional drawing of a garment manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating a portion of a washing device and a moving device in a garment manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, the clothing manager (1) may include a main body (10) forming an exterior and a door (20) rotatably coupled to the main body (10).

[0050] The clothing manager (1) may include a clothing management room (11) provided inside the main body (10) to accommodate and manage clothing (C), and a hanger (16) provided inside the clothing management room (11) to hang clothing (C).

[0051] The main body (10) may have a roughly hexahedral shape with one side open and a clothing care room (11) formed therein. An opening (11a) may be formed on the front of the main body (10). A door (20) that is rotatably coupled to the main body (10) to open and close the clothing care room (11) may be installed. For example, the door (20) may be installed on the main body (10) via a hinge (21) or a link, etc.

[0052] For example, the clothing manager (1) may include a display unit (60) that displays information on the clothing (C) management process and a control panel (CP) that is provided to control the operation of the clothing manager (1). For example, the display unit (60) and the control panel (CP) are provided on one side of the door (20) facing the outside so that a user can easily check information on the clothing (C) management process and control the operation of the clothing manager (1).

[0053] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the display unit (60) may include, but is not limited to, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a digital light processing (DLP) panel, a plasma display panel, a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, an electroluminescence (EL) panel, an electrophoretic display (EPD) panel, an electrochromic display (ECD) panel, a light emitting diode (LED) panel, or an organic light emitting diode (OLED) panel, in order to display information on the clothing (C) management process to the user.

[0054] Although the display unit (60) and the control panel (CP) are depicted and described as being separate in the drawing, the display unit (60) and the control panel (CP) may be provided as a single device that performs input and output simultaneously. For example, the display unit (60) and the control panel (CP) may include a GUI (Graphical User Interface), i.e., a software device, such as a touch pad. The touch pad may be implemented as a touch screen panel (TSP) and form a mutual layer structure with the output unit of the user interface device.

[0055] The clothing management room (11) forms a space where clothing (C) is accommodated. The clothing management room (11) may be formed as a space surrounded by an upper surface, a lower surface (12b), a left surface, a right surface, and a rear surface (12e) provided within the main body (10). As will be described later, the left surface may be the first side surface (13a), and the right surface may be the second side surface (13b) or a support wall (136).

[0056] The front of the clothing management room (11) is formed to be open. Therefore, the opening of the clothing management room (11) can also be opened and closed by the door (20) that opens and closes the opening (11a) of the main body.

[0057] A clothing manager (1) may include a machine room (40) equipped with a heat exchanger (50) configured to dehumidify or heat air inside a clothing manager room (11), a plasma generator (75) configured to change air into a plasma state, and a steam generator (70) configured to provide moist air. A state in which plasma-state air and moist air are mixed may be defined as a plasma-moist air state.

[0058] The main body (10) may include a hanger (16) provided inside the clothing management room (11) to support clothing (C). The hanger (16) may be formed in a hanger shape so that clothing (C) can be hung on it. However, the hanger (16) is not limited to a hanger shape.

[0059] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the hanger (16) is provided so that air can flow therein. Dust and foreign substances adhering to the clothing (C) can be removed by the air supplied to the interior of the hanger (16). For example, an air hole for supplying air to the clothing (C) can be formed in the hanger (16). The air hole can be formed at the upper end of the hanger (16) and communicates with a second air outlet (98) described below, so that air discharged from the second air outlet (98) can be delivered to the clothing (C).

[0060] The clothing management room (11) may include a first airflow outlet (31a) and a second airflow outlet (98), and a first airflow inlet (31b) and a second airflow inlet (83).

[0061] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first airflow outlet (31a) and the first airflow inlet (31b) may be formed on the lower surface (12b) of the clothing care room (11). The first airflow outlet (31a) may be arranged at the rear of the lower surface (12b) of the clothing care room (11). The first airflow inlet (31b) may be arranged at the front of the lower surface (12b) of the clothing care room (11). The first airflow outlet (31a) and the first airflow inlet (31b) may be arranged at positions adjacent to each other.

[0062] For example, the second airflow outlet (98) may be formed at the upper part of the upper surface of the clothing management room (11). The second airflow inlet (83) may be formed at the center of the rear (12e) of the clothing management room (11). The second airflow outlet (98) and the second airflow inlet (83) may be positioned adjacent to each other.

[0063] The second air outlet (98) of the clothing management room (11) may be connected to the hanger (16). In other words, the second air outlet (98) may be connected to the air hole of the hanger (16). Accordingly, the air discharged through the second air outlet (98) may be delivered to the hanger (16) and to the clothing (C) placed on the hanger (16).

[0064] A drain tank (72) and a water tank (71) that are detachable from the main body (10) can be installed at the bottom of the main body (10). The drain tank (72) and the water tank (71) can be placed at the bottom of the clothing management room (11).

[0065] A drain tank (72) may be provided to facilitate condensate treatment by a heat exchanger (50). A water supply tank (71) may store water required to generate steam in a steam generator (70). Water in the water supply tank (71) may be supplied to the steam generator (70) and used to generate steam. The water supply tank (71) may be installed so as to be detachable from the main body (10) to facilitate water replenishment.

[0066] A drain tank (72) and a water supply tank (71) may be provided in front of the machine room (40). The machine room (40) may be provided on the lower side of the main body (10). The machine room (40) may be provided on the lower side of the clothing management room (11).

[0067] A steam generator (70) is connected to a water tank (71) and can receive water to generate steam. The steam generator (70) may further include a steam supply pipe (74) that guides the generated steam to a management room spray device (15). The steam guided to the management room spray device (15) can be sprayed onto clothes (C) stored inside a clothing management room (11).

[0068] The main body (10) may include a management room spray device (15). For example, the management room spray device (15) may be placed on the upper side (+Z side) of the clothing management room (11). The management room spray device (15) may include a plurality of spray nozzles. The plurality of spray nozzles may be placed at regular intervals on the upper side of the clothing management room (11).

[0069] The management room spray device (15) can be coupled to the upper surface of the clothing management room (11) so that multiple spray nozzles spray plasma humid air from the upper surface of the clothing management room (11) toward the lower side (-Z side). The plasma humid air can be sprayed into the clothing management room (11) through the management room spray device (15) to supply steam and plasma to the clothing (C).

[0070] In the drawing, the steam generated from the steam generator (70) is shown as being sprayed onto the clothing (C) from the upper side of the clothing management room (11) by the management room spray device (15), but this is only an example, and the management room spray device (15) may be arranged so that the steam is introduced into the clothing management room (11) through the side or lower side of the main body (10).

[0071] A plasma generator (75) may be provided to change air into a plasma state. The air changed into a plasma state may be supplied to a clothing management room (11).

[0072] More specifically, air that has been changed into a plasma state can be guided to a management room spray device (15) through a plasma supply pipe (76) included in the main body (10). Accordingly, air and steam in a plasma state can be mixed with each other and sprayed into a clothing management room (11) through the management room spray device (15) in a plasma humid air state.

[0073] The plasma humid air sprayed into the clothing management room (11) can be arranged to act on the clothing (C) to wash the clothing (C).

[0074] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a clothing manager (1) may include a sensor (14) that senses clothing (C) located within a clothing management room (11). More specifically, the sensor (14) may be provided to sense the location of a contaminated area (P) of the clothing (C).

[0075] The sensor (14) may be referred to by various expressions that indicate the same / similar configuration from the perspective of sensing external information. For example, the sensor may be replaced with expressions such as a detector, a sensor, a sensing device, a sensor unit, an input unit, an input device, etc., and is not limited to the examples described above. Hereinafter, for the convenience of explanation, the configuration for sensing the location of the contaminated area (P) of the clothing (C) will be described as a 'sensor (14)'.

[0076] As described above, the sensor (14) may include various types of devices capable of detecting information about the clothing (C) and information about the contaminated area (P). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the sensor (14) may include an optical device that collects information about the clothing (C) and the contaminated area (P) by irradiating a light source and using the amount of light reflected. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the sensor (14) may include an ultrasonic device that collects information about the clothing (C) and the contaminated area (P) by irradiating ultrasonic waves. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the sensor (14) may include an electrical conductivity device that collects information about the clothing (C) and the contaminated area (P) based on the fact that the material of the clothing (C) and the physical properties of the dirt (PO) of the contaminated area (P) have different electrical characteristics. For example, the sensor (14) may include an infrared sensor (14) that irradiates infrared rays onto the clothing (C) and the contaminated area (P) to collect information on the clothing (C) and the contaminated area (P).

[0077] The types and names of the above sensors (14) are merely examples, and the sensors (14) can be provided as various devices that perform the function of collecting information on clothing (C) and contaminated areas (P).

[0078] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the sensor (14) may be placed on one side forming the clothing care room (11). The sensor (14) may be attached to the first side (13a) so as to face the inside of the clothing care room (11), but this is merely an example, and the position at which the sensor (14) is placed may be placed at various positions capable of sensing information on clothing (C) accommodated inside the clothing care room (11).

[0079] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the sensor (14) may include a plurality of sensors (14). The plurality of sensors (14) may be arranged to sense information on the clothing (C) and information on the contaminated area (P).

[0080] A clothing manager (1) may include a washing device (100) provided to wash a contaminated area (P) of clothing (C) and a moving device (200) provided to move the washing device (100). As will be described later, the washing device (100) is provided to spray detergent and plasma humid air onto the contaminated area (P), apply frictional force, and suck up dirt (PO), thereby removing dirt (PO) from the contaminated area (P).

[0081] In light of the above, the washing device (100) may be replaced with expressions such as washing assembly, washing machine, cleaner, cleaning assembly, decontamination remover, decontamination device, washing unit, washing device, washing assembly, etc. from the viewpoint of removing dirt (PO) from the contaminated area (P), and is not limited to the examples described above. Hereinafter, for the convenience of explanation, a configuration for removing dirt (PO) from the contaminated area (P) of clothing (C) will be described as a 'washing device (100)'.

[0082] The moving device (200) may be referred to by various expressions that indicate the same / similar configuration from the perspective of moving the washing device (100) and from the perspective of changing the location of the washing device (100). For example, the moving device (200) may be referred to by expressions such as moving device, transport device, transport device, moving unit, transport unit, transport unit, mobile robot, guide device, etc., and is not limited to the examples described above. Hereinafter, for the convenience of explanation, the above-described configuration for moving the washing device (100) will be referred to and described as a 'moving device (200)'.

[0083] As will be described later, the moving device (200) may be provided to move the friction part (110) of the washing device (100) to the position of the contaminated area (P) so that the friction part (110) comes into contact with the contaminated area (P) of the clothing (C) and pressurizes and rubs the contaminated area (P).

[0084] The washing device (100) is provided to be movable by a moving device (200), and can apply physical force, etc. to a contaminated area (P) of clothing (C). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the washing device (100) may be provided to be coupled to a moving device (200) and to be movable by the driving of the moving device (200).

[0085] The washing device (100) may include a washing body (101) forming an outer shape, a friction part (110) positioned so as to face the first side (13a) of the clothing management room (11) and applying a physical force to a contaminated area (P) of clothing (C), and a suction part (120) provided to suck up dirt (PO).

[0086] As will be described later, the friction part (110) may be provided to apply frictional force to the contaminated area (P) of the clothing (C). From the perspective that the friction part (110) applies frictional force to the contaminated area (P) of the clothing (C), the friction part (110) may be referred to by various expressions representing the same / similar concepts. For example, the friction part (110) may be replaced with expressions such as friction part, mechanical force application part, physical force application part, rubber, rubber part, etc., and is not limited to the examples described above. Hereinafter, for the convenience of explanation, the above-described configuration is referred to and described as a 'friction part (110)'.

[0087] The washing device (100) may include a spray unit (130) configured to spray detergent and plasma, an ultrasonic generator (140) capable of generating ultrasonic waves, and an auxiliary sensor (150) configured to check whether cleaning of a contaminated area (P) is complete.

[0088] In the city, the washing body (101) is depicted as having a roughly rectangular shape, but this is only an example, and the shape of the washing body (101) can be provided in various ways. A detailed description of the washing device (100) will be provided later.

[0089] The moving device (200) may include a first moving device (211) (including 211a and 211b) that is extended and arranged in a first direction within the clothing management room (11). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first direction in which the first moving device (211) extends may be the up-down direction (+-Z direction).

[0090] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first moving device (211) may include a first moving rail (212) (see FIG. 4). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first moving rail (212) may extend in a vertical direction and may be configured to be moved vertically using a power source such as a motor (not shown).

[0091] The first moving device (211) may include a pair of first moving devices (211) each positioned in the front (+Y direction) and rear (-Y direction) of the clothing management room (11). The first moving rails (212) included in each of the pair of first moving devices (211) may be positioned to face each other. The washing device (100) coupled to the moving device (200) may be arranged to be able to move in a direction parallel to the first direction by driving the first moving device (211).

[0092] The moving device (200) may include a second moving device (221) that extends in a second direction intersecting the first direction within the clothing management room (11) and is connected to the first moving device (211) so as to be able to move in a direction parallel to the first direction along the first moving device (211). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second direction in which the second moving device (221) extends may include a forward-backward direction (+-Y direction).

[0093] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, one end and the other end of the second moving device (221) may be coupled to each of a pair of first moving devices (211). More specifically, both ends of the second moving device (221) may be coupled to first moving rails (212) provided on each of the pair of first moving devices (211). Therefore, when the first moving rails (212) move in a direction parallel to the first direction according to the driving of the first moving device (211), the second moving device (221) may move in a direction parallel to the first direction according to the driving of the first moving device (211).

[0094] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second moving device (221) may include a second moving rail (222) extending in a second direction. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second moving rail (222) may extend along the forward-backward direction (+-Y direction) and may be provided to be movable in the forward-backward direction by a power source such as a motor (not shown). The washing device (100) coupled to the moving device (200) may be provided to be movable in a direction parallel to the second direction by the driving of the second moving device (221).

[0095] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first moving device (211) and the second moving device (221) may be arranged on an inner surface of the main body (10) facing the second side (13b). In other words, the first moving device (211) and the second moving device (221) may be arranged to be supported by the first side (13a).

[0096] The moving device (200) may include a third moving device (231) that is connected to the second moving device (221) and is configured to move in a direction parallel to the second direction along the second moving device (221), and is configured to extend in a third direction from one inner surface of the main body (10) toward the second side (13b). The third moving device (231) may be arranged to extend in a direction parallel to the third direction. For example, the third direction may include the left-right direction (+-X direction).

[0097] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, one end of the third moving device (231) facing the first side (13a) can be connected to the second moving device (221). Accordingly, when the second moving rail (222) moves in a direction parallel to the second direction according to the driving of the second moving device (221), the third moving device (231) can move in a direction parallel to the second direction according to the driving of the second moving device (221).

[0098] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the third moving device (231) can be extended such that the other end can move toward the second side (13b) based on one end facing the first side (13a). In addition, the third moving device (231) can be contracted such that the other end, having moved toward the second side (13b), moves again toward the first side (13a).

[0099] Accordingly, the washing device (100) coupled to the moving device (200) can be arranged to be able to move in a direction parallel to the third direction by extension and contraction of the third moving device (231).

[0100] The structure and operation method of the above-described moving device (200) are one of several examples for moving the washing device (100). If the washing device (100) can be moved within the clothing management room (11), the structure and operation method of the moving device (200) can be provided in various ways.

[0101] The heat exchanger (50) may be provided to dehumidify and heat the air inside the clothing care room (11) as needed. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the need to dehumidify and heat the air inside the clothing care room (11) may include, for example, cases where the air is to be dried by applying sprayed plasma humidified air to clothing (C).

[0102] A heat exchanger (50) may be installed to supply hot air into the interior of a clothing management room (11). The heat exchanger (50) may be equipped with an evaporator (53), a condenser (54), and a compressor (55) through which a refrigerant circulates, and may be arranged to dehumidify and heat the air.

[0103] As the refrigerant evaporates in the evaporator (53) of the heat exchanger (50), it absorbs the latent heat of the surrounding air, thereby condensing and removing moisture in the air. When the refrigerant condenses in the condenser (54) via the compressor (55), the latent heat is discharged toward the surrounding air, thereby heating the surrounding air. That is, the evaporator (53) and the condenser (54) perform a heat exchange function, so that the air introduced into the machine room (40) by the circulation fan (52) sequentially passes through the evaporator (53) and the condenser (54) to be dehumidified and heated.

[0104] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a heat exchanger (50) installed in a machine room (40) includes a first circulation duct (56) connecting an evaporator (53), a condenser (54), and a circulation fan (52), and the first circulation duct (56) is connected to a clothing management room (11) so that a first circulation path (57) circulating between the clothing management room (11) and the first circulation duct (56) can be formed.

[0105] The first circulation duct (56) can be connected to the first air inlet (31b) and the first air outlet (31a) of the clothing management room (11). Air from the clothing management room (11) can be introduced into the first circulation duct (56) through the first air inlet (31b), and the introduced air can be dehumidified and discharged back into the clothing management room (11) through the first air outlet (31a).

[0106] A hanger (16) may be provided inside the clothing management room (11) so that clothing (C) can be placed and supported. The hanger (16) may be installed on the upper surface of the clothing management room (11).

[0107] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a hanger (16) can be detachably installed in a clothing management room (11). At least one hanger (16) can be provided.

[0108] The clothing management room (11) may include a blower (90) to circulate the air inside.

[0109] The clothing management room (11) may include a second circulation path (81) that is provided to circulate air inside the clothing management room (11) through a blower (90).

[0110] The second circulation path (81) may be provided to be connected to the clothing management room (11) and may form at least a portion of the second circulation path (81) that circulates between the clothing management room (11) and the second circulation path (81). A blower (90) may be placed on the second circulation path (81).

[0111] The blower (90) is placed at the upper rear of the clothing management room (11) and may include a motor (93) that generates rotational force and at least one fan (91) that rotates by the motor (93). The fan (91) may be accommodated by a fan housing (92).

[0112] The fan housing (92) can be coupled to a duct bracket (99) provided on the upper surface (12a) of the clothing management room (11).

[0113] For example, the second circulation path (81) can be formed at the rear of the second air inlet (83) of the clothing management room (11).

[0114] The air introduced into the second circulation path (81) can flow to the top cover placed above the clothing management room (11) through the blower (90). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the blower (90) can be installed between the second circulation path (81) and the top cover.

[0115] The second circulation path (81) can be connected to the second air inlet (83) and the second air outlet (98) of the clothing management room (11). The inlet of the second circulation path (81) is configured to be integrated with the second air inlet (83) of the clothing management room (11), and the inlet of the second circulation path (81) and the second air inlet (83) can be viewed as having the same configuration.

[0116] One end of the second circulation path (81) may be formed by the second air inlet (83), and the other end of the second circulation path (81) may be formed by the second air outlet (98). The second circulation path (81) may be formed by a connecting duct (96) connecting the second circulation path (81) and the blower (90) and the blower (90) and the second air outlet (98).

[0117] That is, one end of the second circulation duct (82) may be formed by the second air inlet (83), and the other end of the second circulation path (81) may be provided to provide air to the blower (90).

[0118] The blower (90) may include a connecting duct (96). The connecting duct (96) may include an outlet (95) through which air discharged from the fan (91) is introduced, and an inlet (97) provided to communicate with the clothing management room (11). The inlet (97) may be connected to a second airflow outlet (98) to guide air to the hanger (16).

[0119] The second air outlet (98) is connected to the hanger (16) so that a portion of the air drawn in from the second circulation duct (82) is transferred to the hanger (16). The air transferred through the hanger (16) is sprayed onto the clothing (C) to remove dust and foreign substances attached to the clothing (C).

[0120] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a hanger (16) can be installed on the upper surface of a clothing management room (11). The hanger (16) can be detachably installed by a support device installed on the upper surface of the clothing management room (11).

[0121] In the embodiment of the present invention, the hanger (16) is illustrated as an example in which air is supplied through the upper air supply port, i.e., the second airflow discharge port (98), to the inner and outer sides of the garment (C), but the spirit of the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the air supply port may be formed in various locations and sizes so as to be able to widely spray air onto the garment (C).

[0122] The blower (90) arranged to be connected to the second circulation duct (82) is designed to suck in air inside the clothing management room (11) through the second air inlet (83) and discharge it through the second air outlet (98).

[0123] Below, the process of managing clothing (C) stored in the clothing management room (11) is briefly examined.

[0124] A user can open the door (20) to accommodate clothing (C) inside the clothing management room (11). Clothing (C) accommodated in the clothing management room (11) can be supported by a hanger (16) and positioned inside the clothing management room (11).

[0125] When a user inputs a command to the clothing manager (1) through the control panel (CP), the display unit (60) displays information about the process of managing the clothing (C) to the user, and the clothing (C) management process can proceed according to the user's command.

[0126] The blower (90) can cause air to flow through the second circulation duct (82) to the second air outlet (98). The air discharged through the second air outlet (98) can flow through the hanger (16) to the clothing (C). The air flowing to the clothing (C) can primarily remove dust and foreign substances adhering to the clothing (C) while flowing from the top to the bottom.

[0127] Steam generated from the steam generator (70) can flow to the management room spray device (15) through the steam supply pipe (74). Air in a plasma state that has been changed in the plasma generator (75) can flow to the management room spray device (15) through the plasma supply pipe (76). Thereafter, the steam and air in a plasma state are mixed with each other and can be sprayed into the clothing management room (11) as plasma humidified air through the management room spray device (15).

[0128] Plasma humid air can be evenly applied to clothing (C) placed in the clothing management room (11). The plasma humid air can perform the function of cleaning the contaminated area (P) of the clothing (C).

[0129] The moving device (200) can move the washing device (100). The moving device (200) can move the washing device (100) so that the friction part (110) of the washing device (100) comes into contact with the contaminated area (P) of the clothing (C). Thereafter, the moving device (200) can move the washing device (100) so that the friction part (110) presses and rubs the contaminated area (P) against the support wall (136) to apply a physical force to the contaminated area (P).

[0130] The spray unit (130) and the ultrasonic generator (140) may be provided to provide detergent and additional physical force necessary to wash the contaminated area (P). Thereafter, when dirt (PO) flows out from the contaminated area (P), the suction (120) can suck the dirt (PO) to prevent secondary contamination of the clothing (C). Thereafter, when the completion of washing the contaminated area (P) is confirmed by the auxiliary sensor (150), the washing step by the washing device (100) can be ended. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, plasma humid air may be additionally sprayed from the management room spray unit (15) during the washing step by the washing device (100) as needed. A detailed description of the specific structure and operation method of the above-described washing device (100) will be described later.

[0131] When the washing step of the washing device (100) is completed, the air dehumidified and heated by the heat exchange device (50) can be discharged to the clothing care room (11) through the first airflow outlet (31a). The dehumidified and heated air discharged to the clothing care room (11) can dry wet clothing (C) by the plasma humidifier and supply heat to the clothing (C) to perform functions such as sterilization and wrinkle removal. In addition, the function of drying the clothing care room (11) can be performed. Thereafter, the display unit (60) can display a message indicating that the clothing (C) care is complete.

[0132] FIG. 5 is a control block diagram illustrating a garment manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a movement of a friction part of a washing device in a garment manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure so as to contact a contaminated area of ​​clothing. FIG. 7 illustrates an example of a flowchart of a method for controlling a garment manager so that the friction part contacts a contaminated area according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0133] Referring to FIGS. 5 to 7, the garment manager (1) may include a control unit (300). The control unit (300) is electrically connected to a memory (310) and may control the operation of the garment manager (1) using data stored in the memory (310). The memory (310) and the control unit (300) may each be implemented as separate chips. Alternatively, the memory (310) and the control unit (300) may be implemented as a single chip.

[0134] The control unit (300) can be electrically connected to the sensor (14), the auxiliary sensor (150), and the control panel (CP) to receive information. The control unit (300) can be arranged to receive information input by the user into the control panel (CP). The control unit (300) can be arranged to receive information on the location of the contaminated area (P) of the clothing (C) from the sensor (14). The control unit (300) can be arranged to receive information on whether washing of the contaminated area (P) is complete from the auxiliary sensor (150).

[0135] The control unit (300) can be electrically connected to the moving device (200), the injection unit (130), the suction unit (120), the display unit (60), and the ultrasonic generator (140). The control unit (300) can control the moving device (200) to move the cleaning device (100) to the contaminated area (P) based on information about the location of the contaminated area (P) received from the sensor (14).

[0136] The control unit (300) can control the spray unit (130) so that the spray unit (130) sprays plasma humid air and detergent at the location of the contaminated area (P). The control unit (300) can control the suction (120) so that the dirt (PO) generated during the washing process is sucked up.

[0137] The control unit (300) can control the display unit (60) to display the clothing (C) management status to the user. The control unit (300) can control the ultrasonic generator (140) to irradiate ultrasonic waves to the contaminated area (P). The specific method by which the control unit (300) controls the moving device (200), the injection unit (130), the suction (120), the display unit (60), and the ultrasonic generator (140) will be described later.

[0138] When clothing (C) is received in the clothing management room (11), the clothing (C) may be placed between the support wall (136) and the washing device (100). In other words, the support wall (136) may be placed so as to support the clothing (C) on the opposite side of the friction unit (110) with respect to the clothing (C) when the friction unit (110) presses the contaminated area (P).

[0139] The friction unit (110) included in the washing device (100) may be provided to contact the clothing (C) and apply physical force to the clothing (C). The friction unit (110) may include a friction body (112) protruding toward the second side (13b). The friction body (112) may include a friction block (1121) forming an outer shape. The friction body (112) may be coupled to one side of the washing body (101) facing the support wall (136). Various methods may be provided for coupling the friction body (112) to the washing body (101).

[0140] The friction part (110) may include a friction member (111) arranged on one side of a friction body (112) facing the support wall (136). More specifically, the friction member (111) may be detachably coupled to one side of a friction block (1121) arranged to face the support wall (136).

[0141] The friction member (111) may include a friction member node (1111) forming an outer shape. The friction member (111) may include a friction surface (1112) formed on one surface of the friction member node (1111) facing the support wall (136). The friction surface (1112) may be provided to directly contact the clothing (C) and apply pressure and friction to the clothing (C).

[0142] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a plurality of friction protrusions (1113) may be arranged on the friction surface (1112) to protrude toward the support wall (136) to apply frictional force to the clothing (C). The plurality of friction protrusions (1113) may be arranged spaced apart from each other on the friction surface (1112). The plurality of friction protrusions (1113) are an example of a technical configuration that is provided to effectively pressurize and friction the clothing (C), and may include various shapes that can apply physical force to the clothing (C).

[0143] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the friction surface (1112) and the plurality of friction protrusions (1113) may be formed integrally. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of friction protrusions (1113) may be formed in a manner of engraving the friction surface (1112). The friction surface (1112) and the plurality of friction protrusions (1113) may be formed integrally to form a protruding portion on one surface of the friction member (111).

[0144] The friction surface (1112) of the friction member (111) comes into direct contact with the clothing (C), and therefore must be provided with various shapes, materials, and friction coefficients depending on the material of the clothing (C). In other words, the friction member (111) needs to be provided so that it can be replaced depending on the material of the clothing (C). Details regarding the replacement of the friction member (111) will be described later.

[0145] Below, the process in which the control unit (300) controls the moving device (200) so that the friction unit (110) comes into contact with the contaminated area (P) is examined.

[0146] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the control unit (300) can receive position information (x, y, z) of the contaminated area (P) sensed from the sensor (14). In operation 1010, the control unit (300) can control the first moving device (211) to move the friction unit (110) in a direction parallel to the first direction (+-Z direction) based on the position information (x, y, z) of the contaminated area (P) sensed by the sensor (14), so that the position (z) of the friction unit (110) in the first direction corresponds to the position (z) of the contaminated area (P) in the first direction.

[0147] In other words, the first moving device (211) can drive the first moving rail (212) by the control unit (300) to place the friction surface (1112) of the friction unit (110) at a position (z) corresponding to the position (z) of the contaminated area (P) in the first direction.

[0148] In operation 1020, the control unit (300) can control the second moving device (221) to move the friction unit (110) in a direction parallel to the second direction (+-Y direction) based on the contamination location (x, y, z) sensed by the sensor (14), so that the position (y) of the friction unit (110) in the second direction corresponds to the position (y) of the contamination location (P) in the second direction.

[0149] In other words, the second moving device (221) can drive the second moving rail (222) by the control unit (300) to place the friction surface (1112) of the friction unit (110) at a position (y) corresponding to the position (y) in the second direction of the contaminated area (P).

[0150] Thereafter, in operation 1030, the control unit (300) can control the third moving device (231) to move the friction unit (110) in the third direction (+-X direction) based on the contamination location (x, y, z) sensed by the sensor (14) so ​​that the location (x) of the friction unit (110) in the third direction corresponds to the location (x) of the contamination location (P) in the third direction.

[0151] By means of the control unit (300), the third moving device (231) can place the friction surface (1112) of the friction unit (110) at a position (x) corresponding to the position (x) in the third direction of the contaminated area (P).

[0152] By driving the first moving device (211), the second moving device (221), and the third moving device (231) described above, the friction surface (1112) of the friction part (110) can be positioned at the contamination location (x, y, z). Accordingly, the friction surface (1112) can come into contact with the contamination area (P).

[0153] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a garment manager in which a friction unit of a washing device moves to pressurize and rub a contaminated area according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9 is an example of a flowchart of a method for controlling a garment manager in which a friction unit pressurizes and rubs a contaminated area and a suction unit sucks up waste according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0154] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the friction portion (110) in contact with the contaminated area (P) of the clothing (C) can be moved by the moving device (200) to apply pressure and friction to the contaminated area (P).

[0155] More specifically, in operation 2010, the control unit (300) can control the third moving device (231) to cause the friction unit (110) to extend in the third direction and press the contaminated area (P) against the support wall (136).

[0156] When the third moving device (231) extends toward the support wall (136), the friction surface (1112) can press the contaminated area (P) so that the clothing (C) comes into contact with the support wall (136). Thereafter, the contaminated area (P) is supported by the support wall (136), and the friction surface (1112) can press the contaminated area (P) more effectively.

[0157] When the friction surface (1112) presses the contaminated area (P), in operation 2020, the control unit (300) can control the first moving device (211) and the second moving device (221) so that the friction unit (110) moves in the first direction and the second direction. At this time, the third moving device (231) is not driven, so the contaminated area (P) may be in a state of being pressed by the support wall (136). Therefore, by driving the first moving device (211) and the second moving device (221), the friction surface (1112) can apply mechanical force by rubbing the contaminated area (P).

[0158] Since frictional force is directly applied to the contaminated area (P) by the friction surface (1112), the contaminated area (P) can be cleaned more effectively. By the friction process of the friction surface (1112), the dirt (PO) of the contaminated area (P) can be removed from the clothing (C) and separated from the clothing (C) and flow downward (-Z side).

[0159] The dirt (PO) removed from the clothing (C) can be sucked by the suction (120). In operation 2030, the control unit (300) can control the operation of the suction motor (123) of the suction (120) to suck up the generated dirt (PO).

[0160] The suction (120) may include a suction motor (123) that generates suction force and a suction path (122) through which the sucked waste (PO) flows. The suction motor (123) may be placed on the suction path (122) to generate suction force, but this is merely an example, and the suction motor (123) may be placed in various positions capable of generating suction force inside the suction duct (121, described later).

[0161] The suction (120) may include a suction duct (121) forming a suction path (122), and a suction hole (124) provided on one side of the suction duct (121) facing the support wall (136) to introduce waste (PO) into the interior of the suction duct (121).

[0162] The suction duct (121) may be formed along the longitudinal direction of the cleaning body (101). The suction hole (124) may be arranged to communicate with the suction path (122). In the drawing, the suction hole (124) is expressed as being formed as a plurality of suction holes (124), but it is to be understood that the suction hole (124) may include a single suction hole (124).

[0163] The suction hole (124) may be positioned lower than the friction part (110). As previously discussed, the dirt (PO) separated from the contaminated area (P) by the pressure and friction of the friction part (110) flows downward by gravity, so the suction hole (124) positioned lower than the friction part (110) can effectively suck up the dirt (PO). Since the suction (120) is provided to remove the dirt (PO) separated from the contaminated area (P), secondary contamination of the clothing (C) by the dirt (PO) can be effectively prevented.

[0164] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a garment manager in which a spray unit of a washing device and an ultrasonic generator are operated, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 illustrates a flowchart of a method for controlling a garment manager to operate a spray unit, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12 illustrates an example flowchart of a method for controlling a garment manager to operate an ultrasonic generator, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0165] Referring to FIGS. 10 to 12, the cleaning device (100) may include a spray unit (130). In operation 3010, the control unit (300) may control the spray unit (130) to spray detergent and plasma humid air to the contamination location (x, y, z) based on the contamination location (x, y, z) of the contamination area (P) sensed by the sensor (14).

[0166] For example, the spray unit (130) may be connected to a plasma generator (75) and a steam generator (70) to spray additional plasma humid air onto the clothing (C). For example, the spray unit (130) may be configured to spray detergent onto a contaminated area (P).

[0167] The spray unit (130) may include a spray duct (131) that forms a spray path (132) through which plasma humid air and detergent flow. The spray path (132) may be provided inside the spray duct (131). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the spray duct (131) may be arranged inside the washing body (101) in a direction in which the washing body (101) extends. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the spray duct (131) may be arranged to penetrate the washing body (101).

[0168] The injection unit (130) may include an injection port (134) that is open in a direction toward the support wall (136). The injection port (134) may be provided to communicate with the injection path (132). Through the injection port (134), the spray liquid may be sprayed onto the contaminated area (P) of the clothing (C).

[0169] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the spray unit (130) can electrostatically spray the spray liquid onto a contaminated area (P). When a high voltage is applied to the spray liquid flowing in the spray path (132), oxidizing radicals are formed, and the liquid, which is charged by the electric repulsion between liquid molecules, can be sprayed more evenly. The sprayed liquid can transfer the charge to clothes (C) with a relatively low charge and be evenly applied, and the cleaning effect can be further enhanced by the oxidizing radicals.

[0170] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a spray pump (133) may be arranged on the spray path (132). The spray pump (133) may be provided to provide a spraying force for spraying the spray liquid flowing in the spray path (132) onto the clothing (C). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a control unit (300) electrically connected to the spray pump (133) of the spray unit (130) may control the spray pump (133) to perform additional spraying when additional spraying of the spray liquid is required.

[0171] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the spray unit (130) may be positioned above the friction unit (110). When the spray liquid is sprayed from the spray unit (130), the spray liquid applied to the clothing (C) may flow downward due to gravity. Since the friction unit (110) is positioned below the spray unit (130), the friction unit (110) can receive the flowing spray liquid and more effectively clean the contaminated area (P). Accordingly, the cleaning effect of the contaminated area (P) may be increased. In addition, since the suction unit (120) is positioned below the friction unit (110), the spray liquid sprayed in excess of what is necessary may continue to flow downward and be removed by the suction unit (120).

[0172] The cleaning device (100) may include an ultrasonic generator (140) that is provided to provide a physical force to a contaminated area (P). In operation 4010, the control unit (300) may control the ultrasonic generator (140) to irradiate ultrasonic waves to a contaminated area (x, y, z) based on the contaminated area (x, y, z) sensed by the sensor (14).

[0173] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an ultrasonic generator (140) is positioned above a suction (120) to irradiate ultrasonic waves to a contaminated area (P). Accordingly, dirt (PO) separated from the contaminated area (P) by the ultrasonic generator (140) can flow downward and be effectively removed by the suction (120). Through this, secondary contamination of clothing (C) can be prevented.

[0174] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the washing device (100) may include an ultrasonic generator body part (141) extending in a direction in which the washing body (101) extends, and a wire arrangement part (142) formed on the inside of the ultrasonic generator body part (141). The wire arrangement part (142) may be formed on the inside of the ultrasonic generator body part (141) along the direction in which the ultrasonic generator body part (141) extends. The wire may be connected to an external power supply part (not shown).

[0175] An ultrasonic irradiation unit (144) may be arranged on one side of the body (141) of the ultrasonic generator facing the support wall (136). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the ultrasonic irradiation unit (144) may be provided to irradiate ultrasonic waves to the contaminated area (P) by including an ultrasonic lens, etc. The ultrasonic generator (140) may include an ultrasonic irradiation hole (143) in which the ultrasonic irradiation unit (144) may be arranged.

[0176] When ultrasonic waves are irradiated to a contaminated area (P) through an ultrasonic generator (140), an additional physical force other than the frictional force provided by the friction part (110) may be applied to the contaminated area (P). Therefore, the cleaning effect of the contaminated area (P) can be further enhanced.

[0177] FIG. 13 is a drawing illustrating a garment manager in which the friction body and the friction member of the injection unit are separated from each other according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of the garment manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0178] Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14, the friction body (112) and the friction member (111) can be coupled to each other so as to be detachable from each other. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the friction body (112) can include a friction body coupling surface (1123) formed on one surface of the friction block (1121) facing the support wall (136).

[0179] The friction member (111) may include a friction member engaging surface (1114) formed on one surface of the friction member joint (1111) facing the friction body (112). The friction body engaging surface (1123) and the friction member engaging surface (1114) may be detachably engaged by contacting each other. In other words, the friction member (111) may be provided to be replaceable.

[0180] Since the friction surface (1112) of the friction member (111) is configured to come into direct contact with the clothing (C), the friction surface (1112) needs to be replaced depending on the material of the clothing (C) to minimize damage to the clothing (C) due to friction.

[0181] Accordingly, as the friction member (111) is provided to be detachable from the friction body (112) as described above, the user can replace the friction member (111) with a friction member (111) including a friction surface (1112) suitable for the material of the clothing (C). This can minimize damage to the clothing (C).

[0182] The material of the friction surface (1112) that rubs against the clothing (C) while minimizing damage to the clothing (C) can be defined as a ‘suitable material’.

[0183] Below, the process of the display unit (60) displaying a friction member (111) replacement alarm so that the user can mount a friction member (111) having a suitable material on the friction part (110) will be examined.

[0184] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the sensor (14) may be configured to sense the material of the clothing (C) and the material of the friction surface (1112). Information regarding the material of the clothing (C) and the material of the friction surface (1112) sensed by the sensor (14) may be transmitted to the control unit (300).

[0185] In operation 5010, the control unit (300) can determine a suitable material of the pre-stored friction surface (1112) based on the material of the clothing (C) sensed by the sensor (14). Information regarding the pre-stored suitable material may be stored in the memory (310).

[0186] Thereafter, in operation 5020, the control unit (300) can determine whether the material of the friction surface (1112) matches the determined suitable material based on the material of the friction surface (1112) sensed by the sensor (14).

[0187] In operations 5030 and 5040, when the material of the friction surface (1112) does not match the suitable material, the control unit (300) can control the display unit (60) to display a pre-stored friction member (111) replacement alarm.

[0188] The user can replace the friction member (111) so that the friction member (111) includes a friction surface (1112) having a suitable material through the friction member (111) replacement alarm displayed on the display unit (60). Accordingly, the clothing (C) can be managed by minimizing damage to the clothing (C).

[0189] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the sensor (14) may be configured to sense the degree of wear of the friction surface (1112). Information regarding the degree of wear of the friction surface (1112) sensed by the sensor (14) may be transmitted to the control unit (300).

[0190] The control unit (300) can compare the degree of wear of the friction surface (1112) with a pre-stored wear limit based on the degree of wear of the friction surface (1112) sensed by the sensor (14). If the degree of wear of the friction surface (1112) is greater than the pre-stored wear limit, the control unit (300) can control the display unit (60) so that the display unit (60) displays an alarm for replacing the friction member (111).

[0191] FIG. 15 illustrates a flowchart of a method for controlling a garment manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 16 illustrates a flowchart of a method for controlling a garment manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0192] Referring to FIGS. 15 and 16, the sensor (14) can be provided to sense the type and degree of contamination of the contaminated area (P).

[0193] Information on the type and degree of contamination sensed by the sensor (14) can be transmitted to the control unit (300). In operation 6010, the control unit (300) can determine the pressure strength and pressure time according to the type and degree of contamination stored in advance based on the information on the type and degree of contamination of the contamination area (P) transmitted.

[0194] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the above-described pressure intensity and pressure time may be the intensity and time for which the friction part (110) presses and rubs the contaminated area (P) of the clothing (C).

[0195] In operation 6020, the control unit (300) can control the moving device (200) so that the friction unit (110) pressurizes and rubs the contaminated area (P) based on the determined pressure and pressure time.

[0196] More specifically, the control unit (300) can control the moving device (200) so that the friction unit (110) pressurizes and rubs the contaminated area (P) with a determined pressure. In addition, the control unit (300) can control the moving device (200) so that the friction unit (110) pressurizes and rubs the contaminated area (P) for a determined pressurization time.

[0197] By applying a physical force to the contaminated area (P) based on the type and degree of contamination of the contaminated area (P) at a pre-stored pressure and pressure time, the phenomenon of excessive physical force being applied to the clothing (C) can be prevented. Accordingly, damage to the clothing (C) can be minimized and the clothing (C) can be managed.

[0198] Information on the type and degree of contamination sensed by the sensor (14) can be transmitted to the control unit (300). In operation 7010, the control unit (300) can determine the intensity and time of ultrasonic waves according to the type and degree of contamination stored in advance based on the information on the type and degree of contamination of the contamination area (P) transmitted.

[0199] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the above-described irradiation intensity and irradiation time may be the intensity and time at which the ultrasonic generator (140) irradiates ultrasonic waves to the contaminated area (P) of the clothing (C).

[0200] In operation 7020, the control unit (300) can control the ultrasonic generator (140) to irradiate ultrasonic waves to the contaminated area (P) based on the determined irradiation intensity and irradiation time.

[0201] More specifically, the control unit (300) can control the ultrasonic generator (140) so that the ultrasonic generator (140) irradiates ultrasonic waves to the contaminated area (P) at a determined irradiation intensity. In addition, the control unit (300) can control the ultrasonic generator (140) so that the ultrasonic generator (140) irradiates ultrasonic waves to the contaminated area (P) for a determined irradiation time.

[0202] Since the physical force of ultrasonic waves is applied to the contaminated area (P) based on the type and degree of contamination of the contaminated area (P) and the irradiation intensity and time stored in advance, the phenomenon of excessive physical force being applied to the clothing (C) can be prevented. Accordingly, it is possible to manage the clothing (C) while minimizing damage to the clothing (C).

[0203] FIG. 17 is a drawing showing an open state of a door of a garment manager according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0204] Explanations of content that overlaps with the above explanation will be omitted below.

[0205] Referring to FIG. 17, the main body (10) of the clothing manager (2) may include a partition wall (W) that divides the clothing management room (11) into a first clothing management room (11a') and a second clothing management room (11b'). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the partition wall (W) may be arranged to extend in the front-back direction (+-Y direction) to divide the clothing management room (11).

[0206] In the city, the partition wall (W) is expressed as being arranged at a position that divides the first clothing management room (11a') and the second clothing management room (11b') so that their volumes are equal, but the position of the partition wall (W) is not limited to this. Since the volume of clothing (C) accommodated in the clothing management room (11) varies, the partition wall (W) may be arranged at various positions to divide the first clothing management room (11a') and the second clothing management room (11b').

[0207] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the upper end of the partition wall (W) may be supported on the upper surface of the clothing management room (11), and the lower end may be supported on the lower surface. The rear end of the partition wall (W) may be supported on the rear surface (12e).

[0208] A hanger (16) may be placed in each of the first clothing management room (11a') and the second clothing management room (11b'). Accordingly, the user may store clothing (C) in each of the first clothing management room (11a') and the second clothing management room (11b').

[0209] A first washing device (100a') may be placed in the first clothing management room (11a'). A second washing device (100b') may be placed in the second clothing management room (11b'). In addition, a moving device capable of independently moving the first washing device (100a') and the second washing device (100b') may be provided in each of the first clothing management room (11a') and the second clothing management room (11b').

[0210] The first washing device (100a') may be provided to apply a physical force to the clothing (C) accommodated in the first clothing management room (11a'). At this time, the contaminated area (P) of the clothing (C) accommodated in the first clothing management room (11a') may be supported by one side (13ba') of the partition wall (W) facing the first clothing management room (11a'). The one side (13ba') of the partition wall (W) facing the first clothing management room (11a') may be defined as the first support wall (13ba'). The contaminated area (P) of the clothing (C) accommodated in the first clothing management room (11a') may be removed by being pressed and rubbed against the first support wall (13ba') by the first washing device (100a').

[0211] The second washing device (100b') may be provided to apply physical force to the clothes (C) accommodated in the second clothing management room (11b'). At this time, the moving device (200) accommodated in the second clothing management room (11b') may be supported on one side of the partition wall (W) facing the second clothing management room (11b').

[0212] The contaminated area (P) of the clothing (C) accommodated in the second clothing management room (11b') may be supported by the second support wall (13bb') of the main body (10) and subjected to pressure and friction. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second support wall (13bb') may be an inner surface of the main body (10) facing the second clothing management room (11b'). The second support wall (13bb') may be a part of the main body (10) facing in a direction (-X direction) corresponding to the direction of the first support wall (13b) of the partition wall (W).

[0213] The contaminated area (P) of the clothing (C) accommodated in the second clothing management room (11b') can be removed by applying pressure and friction to the second support wall (13bb') by the second washing device (100b').

[0214] A clothing manager (1) according to one embodiment includes a main body (10) that forms a clothing management room (11) for accommodating clothing (C) therein and is provided to spray plasma humid air and detergent into the clothing management room (11). The clothing manager (1) includes a sensor (14) that is provided to sense the position of a contaminated area (P) of the clothing (C). The clothing manager (1) includes a washing device (100) that includes a friction unit (110) that is provided to apply a physical force to the contaminated area (P). The clothing manager (1) includes a moving device (200) that moves the friction unit (110) to the position of the contaminated area (P) so that the friction unit (110) comes into contact with the contaminated area (P) and applies pressure and friction to the contaminated area (P).

[0215] The above cleaning device (100) may further include a suction (120) provided to suck up dirt (PO) generated from the contaminated area (P).

[0216] The suction (120) may include a suction motor (123) that generates suction force. The suction (120) may include a suction duct (121) that includes a suction hole (124) into which waste (PO) is introduced by the suction force. The suction (120) may include a suction path (122) that is formed inside the suction duct (121), communicates with the suction hole (124), and is provided to allow the sucked waste (PO) to flow.

[0217] The above suction hole (124) may be positioned lower than the friction part (110) so as to suck up dirt (PO) generated at the contaminated area (P) when the friction part (110) pressurizes and rubs the contaminated area (P).

[0218] The above body (10) may include a support wall (13b) provided to support the clothing (C) on the opposite side of the friction part (110) with respect to the clothing (C) when the friction part (110) presses the contaminated area (P).

[0219] The friction portion (110) may include a friction body (112) protruding toward the support wall (13b) and a friction surface (1112) arranged toward the support wall (13b) so as to directly contact the contaminated area (P). The friction portion (110) may include a friction member (111) arranged on one surface of the friction body (112) facing the support wall (13b). The friction member (111) may be detachably coupled to the friction body (112).

[0220] The friction member (111) may further include a joining surface formed to be combined with one surface of the friction body (112). The friction surface (1112) may include a plurality of friction protrusions (1113) formed toward the support wall (13b) to rub the contaminated area (P).

[0221] The above-described moving device (200) may include a first moving device (211) that is arranged to extend in a first direction (+-Z direction) within the clothing management room (11). The above-described moving device (200) may include a second moving device (221) that is arranged to extend in a second direction (+-Y direction) intersecting the first direction within the clothing management room (11) and is connected to the first moving device (211) so as to be able to move in a direction parallel to the first direction along the first moving device (211). The first moving device (211) and the second moving device (221) may be arranged on one inner surface of the main body (10) facing the support wall (13b).

[0222] The above-described moving device (200) may further include a third moving device (231) that is connected to the second moving device (221) and is provided to be able to move in a direction parallel to the second direction along the second moving device (221), and is provided to be able to extend in a third direction (+-X direction) from one inner surface of the main body (10) toward the support wall (13b). The washing device (100) may be arranged at one end of the third moving device (231) toward the support wall (13b).

[0223] The above cleaning device (100) may further include a spray unit (130) provided to spray plasma humid air and detergent at the location of the contaminated area (P). The spray unit (130) may be positioned above the friction unit (110) and the suction (120).

[0224] The above clothing manager (1) may further include a display unit (60) provided on the main body (10). The above clothing manager (1) may further include a control unit (300) electrically connected to the sensor (14), the moving device (200), the suction (120), the spray unit (130), and the display unit (60).

[0225] The friction part (110) may include a friction surface (1112) provided to come into contact with the contaminated area (P). The sensor (14) may be provided to sense the material of the clothing (C) placed in the clothing management room (11) and the material of the friction surface (1112). The control unit (300) may determine a suitable material of the friction surface (1112) based on the material of the clothing (C) sensed by the sensor (14) (operation 5010). The control unit (300) may determine, based on the suitable material, whether the material of the sensed friction surface (1112) matches the suitable material (operation 5020). The control unit (300) can control the display unit (60) to display a pre-stored friction member (111) replacement alarm based on whether the material of the sensed friction surface (1112) matches the suitable material (operations 5030 and 5040).

[0226] The above sensor (14) may be provided to sense the type and degree of contamination of the contaminated area (P). The control unit (300) may control the moving device (200) (operation 6020) so that the time and intensity at which the friction unit (110) presses and rubs the contaminated area (P) are adjusted based on the type and degree of contamination sensed by the sensor (14) (operation 6010).

[0227] The above cleaning device (100) may further include an ultrasonic generator (140) that is provided to irradiate ultrasonic waves to the contaminated area (P) and is electrically connected to the control unit (300). The control unit (300) may control the ultrasonic generator (140) (operation 7020) so that the intensity and time of the ultrasonic waves irradiated to the contaminated area (P) are adjusted based on the type and degree of contamination sensed by the sensor (14) (operation 7010).

[0228] The above cleaning device (100) may further include an auxiliary sensor (150) that senses the contaminated area (P) to confirm whether cleaning of the contaminated area (P) is complete.

[0229] A clothing manager (1) according to one embodiment includes a main body (10) that forms a clothing management room (11) that accommodates clothing (C) therein, wherein one inner surface of the main body (10) forms a support wall (13b) that supports the clothing (C), and the main body (10) is provided to spray plasma humid air and detergent into the clothing management room (11). The clothing manager (1) includes a sensor (14) that is provided to sense the position of a contaminated area (P) of the clothing (C). The clothing manager (1) includes a washing device (100) that is provided to pressurize and rub the contaminated area (P). The clothing manager (1) includes a moving device (200) that moves the washing device (100) so that the washing device (100) comes into contact with the contaminated area (P). The above-described moving device (200) includes a first moving device (211) that is arranged to extend in a first direction within the clothing management room (11). The moving device (200) includes a second moving device (221) that is arranged to extend in a second direction intersecting the first direction and to be connected to the first moving device (211) so as to be able to move in a direction parallel to the first direction. The moving device (200) includes a third moving device (231) that is arranged to be connected to the second moving device (221) so as to be able to move in a direction parallel to the second direction and to be able to extend in a third direction from the other surface facing the inner surface of the main body (10) toward the support wall (13b). The washing device (100) is arranged at one end of the third moving device (231) that faces the support wall (13b).

[0230] The first moving device (211), the second moving device (221), and the third moving device (231) can move the washing device (100) so that the washing device (100) comes into contact with the contaminated area (P). The third moving device (231) can move the washing device (100) toward the support wall (13b) so that the washing device (100) presses the contaminated area (P) against the support wall (13b). The first moving device (211) and the second moving device (221) can move the washing device (100) so that the washing device (100) rubs the contaminated area (P) pressed against the support wall (13b).

[0231] The above cleaning device (100) may further include a suction (120) provided to suck up dirt (PO) generated from the contaminated area (P).

[0232] A clothing manager (1) according to one embodiment includes a main body (10) that forms a clothing management room (11) for accommodating clothing (C) therein and is provided to spray plasma humid air and detergent into the clothing management room (11). The clothing manager (1) includes a sensor (14) that is provided to sense the position of a contaminated area (P) of the clothing (C). The clothing manager (1) includes a washing device (100) that is provided to apply a physical force to the contaminated area (P). The clothing manager (1) includes a moving device (200) that is connected to the washing device (100) and moves the washing device (100). The movement of the washing device (100) by the moving device (200) includes a step of moving to a position of the contaminated area (P) so as to come into contact with the contaminated area (P). The movement of the washing device (100) includes a step of supporting the clothing (C) on a support wall (13b), which is an inner surface of the main body (10) formed on the opposite side of the washing device (100) with respect to the clothing (C), and moving toward the support wall (13b) to pressurize the contaminated area (P), and a step of moving in the direction in which the support wall (13b) extends to rub the pressed contaminated area (P).

[0233] The above cleaning device (100) may further include a suction (120) provided to suck up dirt (PO) generated from the contaminated area (P).

[0234] According to the idea of ​​the present disclosure, mechanical force can be applied to a contaminated area of ​​clothing by a friction part, thereby increasing the effect of cleaning the contaminated area and thus increasing the effect of clothing care.

[0235] According to the idea of ​​the present disclosure, secondary contamination of clothing by dirt can be prevented by having the suction suck dirt generated at a contaminated area.

[0236] According to the idea of ​​the present disclosure, a user can replace the friction member so that the friction surface has a suitable material through the friction member replacement alarm of the display unit, thereby minimizing damage to the clothing and managing the clothing.

[0237] According to the idea of ​​the present disclosure, the strength and time of the physical force applied to the contaminated area can be adjusted based on the type and degree of contamination of the contaminated area, thereby minimizing damage to the clothing and allowing the clothing to be managed.

[0238] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0239] It will be appreciated that the various embodiments of the present disclosure, as defined by the claims and description herein, may be implemented in the form of hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

[0240] Such software may be stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more computer programs (software modules), and the one or more computer programs include computer-executable instructions that, when executed by one or more processors of the electronic device, cause the electronic device to perform the methods of the present disclosure.

[0241] Such software may be stored in the form of volatile or non-volatile storage, such as, for example, a storage device such as read-only memory (ROM), whether erasable or rewritable, or in the form of memory such as, for example, random access memory (RAM), a memory chip, device, or integrated circuit, or on, for example, a compact disc (CD), a digital versatile disc (DVD), a magnetic disk, or a magnetic tape, or on an optically or magnetically readable medium. It will be appreciated that the storage device and the storage medium are various embodiments of a computer program or non-transitory machine-readable storage suitable for storing a computer program comprising instructions that, when executed, implement various embodiments of the present disclosure. Accordingly, various embodiments provide a program comprising code for implementing a device or method as claimed in one of the claims of the present specification, and a non-transitory machine-readable storage storing such a program.

[0242] While the present disclosure has been illustrated and described with reference to various embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A main body configured to form a clothing management room for accommodating clothing therein and spray plasma humidifier and detergent into the clothing management room; A sensor configured to sense the location of a contaminated area of ​​the clothing; A cleaning device including a friction unit configured to apply physical force to the contaminated area; and A clothing manager comprising a moving device configured to move the friction part to the position of the contaminated area so that the friction part comes into contact with the contaminated area and pressurizes and rubs the contaminated area.

2. In paragraph 1, A clothing care device wherein the above-mentioned washing device further includes a suction configured to suck up dirt generated from the contaminated area.

3. In paragraph 2, The above suction, A suction motor configured to generate suction force, A suction duct including a suction hole into which waste is drawn by the above suction force, and A clothing manager including a suction path formed inside the suction duct, communicating with the suction hole, and configured to allow the suctioned waste to flow.

4. In paragraph 3, A clothing manager in which the above suction hole is positioned below the friction part so as to suck up dirt generated from the contaminated area when the friction part pressurizes and rubs the contaminated area.

5. In paragraph 1, A clothing manager, wherein the main body includes a support wall that supports the clothing on the opposite side of the friction part with respect to the clothing when the friction part presses the contaminated area.

6. In paragraph 5, The above friction part, A friction body protruding toward the above support wall and It includes a friction surface arranged toward the support wall so as to directly contact the contaminated area, and includes a friction member arranged on one side of the friction body facing the support wall, A clothing manager wherein the friction member is detachably connected to the friction body.

7. In paragraph 6, The above friction member further includes a joining surface formed to be joinable with one surface of the friction body, A clothing manager, wherein the friction surface includes a plurality of friction protrusions formed toward the support wall to rub the contaminated area.

8. In paragraph 5, The above moving device, A first moving device extended and arranged in the first direction within the clothing management room; Including a second moving device extending in a second direction intersecting with the first direction within the clothing management room, connected to the first moving device, and capable of moving in a direction parallel to the first direction along the first moving device; A clothing manager in which the first moving device and the second moving device are arranged on an inner surface of the main body facing the support wall.

9. In paragraph 8, The above moving device further includes a third moving device that is connected to the second moving device and can move in a direction parallel to the second direction along the second moving device, and can extend in a third direction from an inner surface of the main body toward the support wall. A clothes manager in which the washing device is placed at one end of the third moving device facing the support wall.

10. In paragraph 2, The above cleaning device further includes a spraying unit configured to spray plasma humid air and detergent at the location of the contaminated area, A clothing manager wherein the injection part is positioned above the friction part and the suction part.

11. In paragraph 10, A display unit provided on the above main body; and A clothing manager further comprising a control unit electrically connected to the sensor, the moving device, the suction, the spray unit, and the display unit.

12. In paragraph 11, The above friction part includes a friction surface provided to come into contact with the contaminated area, The above sensor is configured to sense the material of the clothing placed in the clothing management room and the material of the friction surface, The above control unit, Based on the material of the clothing sensed by the sensor, the suitable material of the friction surface is determined, Based on the above suitable material, it is determined whether the material of the sensed friction surface matches the above suitable material, A clothing manager configured to control the display unit so that the display unit displays a pre-stored friction member replacement alarm based on whether the material of the sensed friction surface matches the suitable material.

13. In paragraph 11, The above sensor is configured to sense the type and degree of contamination of the above contaminated area, A clothing manager, wherein the control unit controls the moving device so that the time and intensity at which the friction unit presses and rubs the contaminated area are adjusted based on the type and degree of contamination sensed by the sensor.

14. In paragraph 13, The above cleaning device further includes an ultrasonic generator configured to irradiate ultrasonic waves to the contaminated area and electrically connected to the control unit, A clothing manager, wherein the control unit controls the ultrasonic generator so that the intensity and time of the ultrasonic waves irradiated to the contaminated area are adjusted based on the type and degree of contamination sensed by the sensor.

15. In paragraph 1, A clothing care device, wherein the washing device further includes an auxiliary sensor that senses the contaminated area to determine whether washing of the contaminated area is complete.

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