Clothes treating apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a clothes treating apparatus and, more specifically, the clothes treating apparatus including: a frame unit forming an external frame; a loading unit into which clothes are introduced; a folding unit which folds the clothes inserted into the loading unit; and a banding unit which is installed on the frame unit and arranges a band sheet around the clothes folded by the folding unit. Therefore, the folded form of the folded clothes can be retained.

Description

Garment processing device

[0001] The present invention relates to a garment processing device, and more particularly, to a garment processing device that bands folded garments with a band to maintain the folded shape and provide a packaging effect.

[0002] Clothing is made of soft materials such as natural or synthetic fibers, and must be folded into an appropriate size and shape for storage and transportation.

[0003] In everyday life, clothing folding is often required, often in large quantities, for storage after washing or for long-term storage during seasonal changes. However, manual folding of clothing wastes time and resources, and if unskilled workers cause the folded garments to misalign in shape and size, additional labor is required for display or storage.

[0004] Accordingly, the need for automatic folding machines that can quickly and uniformly perform garment folding operations has gradually increased.

[0005] In relation to a conventional clothing processing device, U.S. Registered Publication No. US8973792B1 (215.03.10) discloses a configuration that includes an extendable and contractible tape and a rotating rod that can rotate and move horizontally to guide a folding line of clothing with a tape and move the rotating rod to fold clothing, and U.S. Registered Patent No. US3869073A (1975.03.04) discloses a device for folding clothing.

[0006] However, the clothing handling devices disclosed in the above-mentioned prior documents only disclose structures for folding clothing, so there was a limitation in that the folded state of the clothing was disturbed or unfolded again when moving or unloading the clothing, which did not provide satisfaction to the user.

[0007] The present invention was created to improve the problems of the conventional clothing treatment devices as described above, and its purpose is to provide a clothing treatment device capable of maintaining the folded state of folded clothing.

[0008] In addition, the purpose is to provide a garment processing device that provides a luxurious feel by banding folded garments with a band to maintain the folded shape and provide a packaging effect.

[0009] In addition, the purpose is to provide a garment handling device that can secure an internal operating space for folding or transporting garments even when a banding unit and a banding paper supply unit are installed for banding garments.

[0010] In addition, the purpose is to provide a garment processing device that is fast in processing and does not require additional operations, by having a banding unit and a banding paper supply unit for banding garments integrated so that the garments are linked in that state after being folded and banded with banding paper.

[0011] The objects of the present invention are not limited to the objects mentioned above, and other objects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0012] In order to achieve the above-described purpose, the garment treatment device according to the present invention may include a frame portion forming an external skeleton; a loading portion into which garments are introduced; a folding portion for folding the garments introduced into the loading portion; and a banding portion installed in the frame portion and arranging a band around the garments folded by the folding portion.

[0013] The above frame part may include a band lower guide part disposed on the lower side of the clothing and into which the band is introduced; and a band upper guide part connected to the band lower guide part and on which the clothing is disposed on the inside.

[0014] The above frame portion includes a support plate arranged parallel to the ground; and an upper structure arranged spaced upward from the support plate; and the band upper guide portion can be rotatably coupled to the upper structure.

[0015] The upper guide part of the above band can be rotated and folded toward the upper structure or connected to the lower guide part of the above band at a predetermined angle with the support plate.

[0016] The band lower guide portion may include a first lower guide and a second lower guide that guide movement of the band and are spaced apart from each other; and a cutting assembly that is installed between the first lower guide and the second lower guide and joins and cuts the band.

[0017] The above banding part may further include a protective plate that moves to be placed between the garment and the band before the cutting assembly is operated, and moves back between the garment and the band after the cutting assembly is operated.

[0018] The above garment handling device further includes a conveyor installed in the frame portion to transport garments in a front-back direction and having the band-type lower guide portion installed therebetween; the conveyor includes a pair of conveyor belts spaced apart from each other and having the band-type lower guide portion installed therebetween; and the protection plate is movable so as to be disposed inside the conveyor belt or disposed between the first lower guide and the second lower guide.

[0019] The cutting assembly includes an assembly body; and a first pressing portion and a second pressing portion, each of which is inserted into an insertion groove of the assembly body with a first elastic member and a second elastic member therebetween; and an end of the first pressing portion can be positioned closer than an end of the second pressing portion with respect to a reference surface on which the clothing is placed.

[0020] The above band is, when the overlapping portions that wrap around the clothing are respectively called the end-side band and the connection-side band, cut only the connection-side band after joining, and the cutting assembly further includes a heating member that is coupled to the assembly body and applies heat to the band members that are overlapped with each other to join them; and a cutting blade that is coupled to the assembly body and cuts the connection-side band members; and the end of the heating member can be arranged closer than the end of the cutting blade based on the reference plane.

[0021] The above cutting assembly can support the end-side band when the assembly body moves for the first time, and the cutting assembly can join and cut the band when the assembly body moves for the second time.

[0022] The above banding part further includes a pair of band paper supply rollers that move the band paper and a supply roller driving motor that drives the band paper supply rollers; the supply roller driving motor can be driven in a forward direction to move the band paper so that the band paper wraps around the clothing, and can be driven in a reverse direction to move the band paper in the opposite direction before the second movement after the first movement of the assembly body.

[0023] The above garment processing device may further include a band paper supply unit that supplies the band paper to the banding unit.

[0024] The above garment handling device may further include a conveyor that is rotatably installed in the frame portion to transport the garment in a forward-backward direction, and on which at least a portion of the banding portion is installed.

[0025] The above band paper supply unit can move the band paper to the banding unit when the conveyor is rotated and positioned to form a predetermined angle with the ground.

[0026] The above garment handling device may further include a conveyor support unit that is movably installed on the frame portion and moves to support the conveyor or is spaced apart from the conveyor.

[0027] The above band paper supply unit may include a cartridge case installed in the frame unit and having a replaceable band paper cartridge installed therein to supply the band paper.

[0028] Other specific details of the present invention are included in the detailed description and drawings.

[0029] According to the clothing treatment device of the present invention as described above, one or more of the following effects are achieved.

[0030] According to the present invention, there is an effect that can provide satisfaction to the user by maintaining the folded state of folded clothing.

[0031] Additionally, it provides a packaging effect by banding folded clothing with a band to maintain the folded shape, and it has the effect of making the user feel luxurious.

[0032] In addition, even if a banding unit and a band supply unit are installed for banding clothing, there is an effect of securing an internal operating space for folding or transporting clothing.

[0033] That is, the conveyor rotates for the initial connection of the band and then returns to its original position, the upper guide section of the band also rotates for the movement of the band and then returns to its original position, and the protection plate also moves for the protection of the clothing and then returns to its original position, thereby securing an internal operating space and enabling the movement of the clothing.

[0034] In addition, the banding unit for banding clothing and the band paper supply unit are provided as one unit, so that after the clothing is folded, it is linked and banded with the band paper, which has the effect of speeding up the clothing processing and eliminating the need for additional operations.

[0035] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

[0036] FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are drawings for explaining a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] FIGS. 3 to 5 are drawings for explaining the frame and folding portion of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] FIGS. 6 and 7 are drawings for explaining a folding arm in a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] FIG. 8a and FIG. 8b are drawings for explaining a process of loading clothes by a loading unit in a clothes processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining the configuration of a folding arm and a folding bar for vertical folding in a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are drawings for explaining a process in which a folding bar performs vertical folding in a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining the position of a folding arm in a state of preparing for horizontal folding in a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] FIG. 13 is a drawing for explaining the movement of a folding arm for horizontal folding in a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] FIG. 14 is a drawing for explaining a conveyor in a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] FIGS. 15a and 15b are drawings for explaining a rotation support unit in a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] FIG. 16 is a drawing for explaining a bandage supply unit in a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] FIG. 17 is a drawing for explaining a banding part in a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] FIG. 18a and FIG. 18b are drawings for explaining a process in which a band is connected to a banding portion in a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] FIG. 19a and FIG. 19b are drawings for explaining a band upper guide in a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] FIGS. 20A and 20B are drawings for explaining a protective plate in a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] FIG. 21 and FIG. 22 are drawings for explaining a cutting assembly in a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] FIG. 23a and FIG. 23b are drawings for explaining the process of the band paper moving for the first time and moving for the second time in a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] FIGS. 24a to 24c are drawings for explaining the process of bonding and cutting a band in a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] FIG. 25 is a drawing for explaining clothes folded by a clothes processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] Figures 26 and 27 are block diagrams for explaining a control configuration in a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] Figure 28 is a flowchart for explaining a control method of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0058] The present invention is susceptible to various modifications and embodiments. Specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. This is not intended to limit the invention to specific embodiments, but rather to encompass all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

[0059] When describing the present invention, terms such as "first" and "second" may be used to describe various components. However, these components may not be limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component could be referred to as the "second component," and similarly, the second component could also be referred to as the "first component."

[0060] The term "and / or" may include any combination of multiple related listed items or any one of multiple related listed items.

[0061] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it can be understood that it is directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may be other components in between. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "connected" to another component, it can be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0062] The terminology used in this application is solely for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions may include plural expressions, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0063] In this application, 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, and can be understood as not excluding in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0064] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries, such as those defined in the present application, may be interpreted to have a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and, unless explicitly defined herein, may not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense.

[0065] In addition, the following examples are provided to more completely explain to a person having average knowledge in the art, and the shapes and sizes of elements in the drawings may be exaggerated for clearer explanation.

[0066]

[0067] FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate drawings for explaining a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 3 to 5 illustrate drawings for explaining a frame portion and a folding portion of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate drawings for explaining a folding arm in a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0068] Hereinafter, a clothing treatment device (1) according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7.

[0069] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 7, the garment treatment device (1) according to the present invention includes a frame portion (100) that functions as an external skeleton.

[0070] The frame part (100) is arranged on the outer edge side of the garment treatment device (1) to define the minimum operating space of the garment treatment device (1) and stably support various members constituting the garment treatment device (1).

[0071] In more detail, the frame portion (100) includes an upper frame (110), a lower plate (120), a horizontal frame (130), and a vertical frame (140).

[0072] For reference, the clothing treatment device (1) according to the present embodiment can define the direction based on the state in which the frame part (100) is erected on the ground. For example, the direction in which clothing is introduced can be referred to as the front or front based on the internal operating space surrounded by the frame part (100) and its virtual vertical line, and the direction opposite to the front or front based on the internal operating space can be referred to as the rear or back. In addition, when looking at the direction in which clothing is introduced from the internal operating space, the right direction can be referred to as the right, and the left direction can be referred to as the left. In addition, when the clothing treatment device (1) is erected on the ground, the direction closer to the ground can be referred to as the lower side, and the direction farther from the ground can be referred to as the upper side.

[0073] The upper frame (110) is horizontally placed on the top of the garment treatment device (1), and the upper operating space of the garment treatment device (1) can be defined by the upper frame (110).

[0074] For example, the upper frame (110) may include a first upper frame (111) positioned in front of the garment treatment device (1), a second upper frame (112) positioned in the rear of the garment treatment device (1), and a third upper frame (113) and a fourth upper frame (114) connecting the first upper frame (111) and the second upper frame (112).

[0075] The lower plate (120) can be horizontally placed at the bottom of the garment treatment device (1), and the lower operating space of the garment treatment device (1) can be defined by the lower plate (120) while supporting the garment treatment device (1) from the floor surface (ground).

[0076] The horizontal frame (130) can be horizontally arranged between the upper frame (110) and the lower plate (120). A loading unit (200), a folding unit (300), and an unloading unit (400), which will be described later, can be mounted and supported on the horizontal frame (130), respectively. For example, the horizontal frame (130) can include a first horizontal frame (131) arranged in front of the garment treatment device (1), a second horizontal frame (132) arranged in the rear of the garment treatment device (1), and a third horizontal frame (133) and a fourth horizontal frame (134) connecting the first horizontal frame (131) and the second horizontal frame (132).

[0077] Meanwhile, the vertical frame (140) includes a first vertical frame (141) and a third vertical frame (143) arranged in front where clothes are introduced, and a second vertical frame (142) and a fourth vertical frame (144) arranged opposite to these and defining a rear operating space of the clothes processing device (1).

[0078] A finishing cover (not shown) can be stably attached to the outer surface of the frame portion (100), and the finishing cover forms the exterior of the garment treatment device (1) and serves to protect the components placed inside. In addition, the front portion of the finishing cover may be provided with an input portion (not shown) for inputting a control command from a user, a display portion (710) for visually conveying information on the operating status of the garment treatment device (1) to the user, and an alarm portion (720) for audibly conveying information on the operating status of the garment treatment device (1) to the user.

[0079] In this way, by providing the frame portion (100), the folding portion (300) to be described later is supported so that the folding function of the clothing can be smoothly performed, thereby saving the required space and reducing the overall volume of the clothing processing device (1).

[0080]

[0081] Meanwhile, the clothing processing device (1) includes a loading unit (200), a folding unit (300), and an unloading unit (400).

[0082] The loading section (200), the folding section (300), and the unloading section (400) can each be supported by the aforementioned frame section (100), and the operating space of the loading section (200), the folding section (300), and the unloading section (400) can be defined by the frame section (100).

[0083] For example, the operating space of the loading unit (200) and the folding unit (300) can be defined as the space between the horizontal frame (130) and the upper frame (110), and the operating space of the unloading unit (400) can be defined as the space between the horizontal frame (130) and the lower plate (120).

[0084] FIGS. 8A and 8B are drawings illustrating a process of loading clothes by a loading unit in a clothes processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0085] Referring to FIGS. 8A and 8B, the loading unit (200) performs the function of loading clothing. The loading unit (200) functions to load clothing loaded into the loading unit (210) at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the loading plate (310).

[0086] Here, clothing refers to upper garments made of natural or synthetic fibers that can be worn by humans, as well as lower garments or any article that can be folded into a desired size and thickness and provided through a clothing processing device (1), such as towels or blankets.

[0087] For example, the loading section (200) includes a clip assembly (220) that grips clothing loaded along the inlet section (210).

[0088] Figures 3 to 5 illustrate a clip assembly (220) configured to hold clothing at two locations. The present invention is not limited thereto, but for convenience, the clip assembly (220) that holds clothing at two locations as illustrated will be described as a reference.

[0089] The gripping force of the clip assembly (220) can be generated through an electromagnetic driving element (not shown). Any means known in the art, such as an electric motor or a solenoid, can be used as the electromagnetic driving element.

[0090] The clip assembly (220) may be equipped with a clip sensor (not shown) that automatically detects when the clothing (C) to be gripped enters the gripping position inside the clip assembly (220). Accordingly, when it is confirmed through the clip sensor that the clothing (C) has entered the gripping position, the aforementioned electromagnetic driving member may be operated to close the clip assembly (220) and automatically grip the clothing (C).

[0091] Meanwhile, another method in which the user operates the aforementioned electromagnetic driving member through an input means such as an operation start button, a touch screen, etc. after the user inserts the clothing (C) into the grip position inside the clip assembly (220) may also be applied.

[0092] When the gripping of the garment is completed at the first position corresponding to the initial position, the clip assembly (220) moves backwards by a predetermined distance while gripping the garment, pulling the garment into the interior of the garment handling device (1) and moving it to the second position corresponding to the loading position on the upper surface of the loading plate (310), and is configured so that the gripping is released when the movement to the second position is completed.

[0093] Accordingly, when the phagnum of the clothing (C) is completed by closing the clip assembly (220), the operation of the loading motor (ML) is initiated and the clip assembly (220) is moved to a second position further rearward than the first position described above and then stopped.

[0094] Additionally, after the garment is released, the clip assembly (220) is additionally moved to a third position, which is a position further rearward than the second position, and when the clip assembly (220) reaches the third position, the folding part (300) is activated.

[0095] The loading unit (200) includes a loading unit motor (ML) that generates power for forward and backward movement of the clip assembly (220). For example, the loading unit motor (ML) is fixed to the clip assembly (220) and a pinion gear connected to the output shaft of the loading unit motor (ML) meshes with a linear gear fixed to the frame (230) of the loading unit (200), so that the rotational power of the loading unit motor (ML) can be converted into forward and backward linear motion power.

[0096] The loading motor (ML) in the illustrated embodiment is configured to move together with the clip assembly (220). That is, the loading motor (ML) is connected to the clip assembly (220), and a pinion gear (not shown) is provided on the output shaft of the loading motor (ML).

[0097] Additionally, the frame (230) is equipped with a rack gear (not shown) that engages the pinion gear. Therefore, when current is supplied to the unloading motor to initiate operation, the pinion gear rotates and moves in a straight line along the length of the rack gear.

[0098] However, the motion conversion method using a pinion gear and rack gear is merely exemplary, and it can be considered to be applicable without limitation to any means that can convert the rotation of the loading motor (ML) into the linear reciprocating motion of the clip assembly (220).

[0099] Meanwhile, a clip position detection sensor (SL) for specifying the first to third positions described above is provided in the frame (230) of the loading unit (200). More specifically, the clip position detection sensor (SL) includes an initial position detection sensor (SL1) for detecting that the clip assembly (220) is in the first position, a clip open position detection sensor (SL2) for detecting that the clip assembly (220) is in the second position, and a stop position detection sensor (SL3) for detecting that the clip assembly (220) is in the third position.

[0100] Meanwhile, the loading unit (200) of the present invention may further include a clothing detection sensor (SC) that detects whether clothing is present on the inlet unit (210). For example, the clothing detection sensor (SC) may be positioned at the rear of the inlet unit (210) to detect whether the rear end of the clothing remains on the inlet unit (210).

[0101] With this configuration, the clothing treatment device (1) of the present invention can determine whether the length of the clothing is longer than a predetermined length through the clothing detection sensor (SC), and can perform a hem folding function if the length of the clothing is longer than the predetermined length.

[0102]

[0103] FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining the configuration of a folding arm and a folding bar for vertical folding in a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 10 and 11 are drawings for explaining a process in which a folding bar performs vertical folding in a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining the position of a folding arm in a state of preparing for horizontal folding in a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 13 is a drawing for explaining an operation in which a folding arm moves for horizontal folding in a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0104] Referring to FIGS. 9 to 13, the folding section (300) performs the function of folding clothing introduced through the loading section (200).

[0105] More specifically, the folding unit (300) includes a loading plate (310), a first folding arm (320), a second folding arm (330), a first guide arm (340), a second guide arm (350), a first folding bar (360), a second folding bar (370), a folding plate (380), and a support plate (390) to fold clothing introduced through the loading unit (200) into a certain size and shape.

[0106] The loading plate (310) can be used to land clothing introduced through the loading section (200). For example, the loading plate (310) can be formed in a flat shape, and the lower surface of the loading plate (310) can be supported by a support plate (390).

[0107] With this configuration, clothing can be placed on the loading plate (310), and the first folding arm (320), the second folding arm (330), the first guide arm (340), the second guide arm (350), the first folding bar (360), the second folding bar (370), and the folding plate (380) can be operated to fold the clothing.

[0108] The loading plate (310) may be moved according to an embodiment. For example, the loading plate (310) may be moved forward and backward according to the operation of the conveyor (410). As another example, the loading plate (310) may be rotated to form an incline with respect to the ground. As another example, the conveyor (410) may be rotated to be arranged to be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the ground. With this configuration, clothing folded by the folding unit (300) may be unloaded. In addition, clothing packed by the banding unit (800), which will be described later, may be moved to the unloading plate (440) and then unloaded.

[0109]

[0110] The folding arms (320, 330) may be arranged on the front side of the garment treatment device (1). Specifically, the folding arms (320, 330) may be arranged in pairs in parallel on the front side of the garment treatment device (1). For example, the folding arms (320, 330) may include a first folding arm (320) arranged on the front left side of the garment treatment device (1) and a second folding arm (330) arranged on the front right side of the garment treatment device (1).

[0111] The first folding arm (320) and the second folding arm (330) can move linearly along the direction in which the clothes are introduced (hereinafter, referred to as the "first direction") to push and fold the clothes. Here, the linear movement may mean moving while extending in length from the front of the clothes handling device (1) toward the rear along the first direction.

[0112] The folding arm (320, 330) includes a chain housing (321, 331), a chain gear (322, 332), a chain assembly (323, 333), a plurality of moving rails (324, 325, 334, 335), a chain spring (326, 336), a chain drive motor (MC1, MC2), and a plurality of moving motors (M1, M2, M3, M4).

[0113] Specifically, the first folding arm (320) includes a first chain housing (321), a first chain gear (322), a chain assembly (323), a first moving rail (324), a second moving rail (325), a first chain spring (326), a first chain drive motor (MC1), a first moving motor (M1), and a second moving motor (M2).

[0114] The first chain housing (321) may be positioned on the front side of the garment treatment device (1). The first chain housing (321) may be provided with a first chain gear (322), and a chain assembly (323) may be movably accommodated therein. For example, a guide groove may be formed inside the first chain housing (321) to guide the movement of the chain assembly (323).

[0115] With this configuration, before the first chain drive motor (MC1) is operated, the chain assembly (323) can be accommodated within the first chain housing (321). Then, when the first chain drive motor (MC1) is operated, the chain assembly (323) can be extended in the first direction from the first chain housing (321).

[0116] The first chain gear (322) is provided in the first chain housing (321) and can be connected to the first chain drive motor (MC1) to receive power. The first chain gear (322) can be engaged with the chain assembly (323) to move the chain assembly (323) using the power transmitted from the first chain drive motor (MC1). For example, the first folding arm (320) includes a plurality of chains that are hinge-coupled to each other, and when the plurality of chains are rolled up, the overall length can be reduced, and when the plurality of chains are unrolled in the first direction (front-back direction), the overall length can be increased. Therefore, the chain assembly (323) can change in length depending on the relative rotation between the plurality of chains. That is, the first folding arm (320) can push and fold clothes while being extended in the first direction. At this time, when the plurality of chains are spread along the first direction, the torsion spring is provided with elastic force to spread the plurality of chains, thereby maintaining the spread state.

[0117] Here, the term "leading end" may refer to an end in the direction in which the length of the chain assembly (323) increases, that is, toward the rear of the garment processing device (1), based on the time when the first chain drive motor (MC1) is operated and the length of the chain assembly (323) increases. Accordingly, the leading end direction may refer to the direction in which the length of the chain assembly (323) increases, and the rear end direction may refer to the opposite direction to the leading end direction.

[0118] Meanwhile, the first folding arm (320) includes a first moving rail (324). The first moving rail (324) can be fixedly connected to a support plate (390). The first moving rail (324) can be connected to the first chain housing (321) so as to be relatively movable, and can receive power from the first moving motor (M1). The first moving rail (324) can guide the left-right movement of the first chain housing (321).

[0119]

[0120] For example, a screw thread may be formed on the first moving rail (324), and a groove may be formed on the first chain housing (321) to accommodate the screw thread of the first moving rail (324). In addition, the first moving rail (324) may be connected to the first moving motor (M1) through at least one gear to receive power according to the operation of the first moving motor (M1). Therefore, when the first moving motor (M1) is operated, the first moving rail (324) may rotate, and the first chain housing (321) may move along the first moving rail (324).

[0121] Meanwhile, the first folding arm (320) includes a second moving rail (325). The second moving rail (325) can be fixedly connected to the lower plate (120). The second moving rail (325) can be connected to the first chain housing (321) and can receive power from the second moving motor (M2). The second moving rail (325) can guide the vertical movement of the first chain housing (321).

[0122] For example, a rack gear is formed on the second moving rail (325), and the second moving motor (M2) is connected through at least one gear that meshes with the rack gear, so that power can be transmitted according to the operation of the second moving motor (M2). Accordingly, when the second moving motor (M2) is operated, the second moving rail (325) moves, thereby moving the first chain housing (321) up or down.

[0123] Meanwhile, the upper and lower surfaces of the chain assembly (323) are wrapped with a film (F). That is, the film (F) is provided to wrap along the direction of change in the length of the chain assembly (323). For example, the film (F) of the first folding arm (320) is provided to wrap the chain assembly (323) along the front-back direction (first direction) of the garment handling device.

[0124] At this time, one end of the film (F) may be fixedly connected to the first chain housing (321), and the other end of the film (F) may be connected to the first chain spring (326) to be described later. With this configuration, the film (F) may transmit the elastic force of the first chain spring (326) to the chain assembly (323) and support the chain assembly (323).

[0125] The first folding arm (320) includes a first chain spring (326). The first chain spring (326) may be arranged on one side of the first chain housing (321). For example, the first chain spring (326) may be a spiral spring and may be arranged on the rear end of the first chain housing (321).

[0126] Accordingly, when the first chain drive motor (MC1) is operated and the chain assembly (323) is extended toward the rear side of the garment treatment device (1) (along the first direction), the film (F) is released while wrapping around the upper and lower sides of the chain assembly (323) and can be extended together with the chain assembly (323). On the other hand, when the operation of the first chain drive motor (MC1) is terminated, the first chain spring (326) can pull the film (F) by the restoring force of the first chain spring (326) and pull the chain assembly (323) toward the first chain housing (321).

[0127] Therefore, the first folding arm (320) of the present invention can slide in the left-right and up-down directions of the garment handling device (1), and can push the garment or folding plate (380) by changing the length of the chain assembly (323).

[0128]

[0129] The second folding arm (330) includes a second chain housing (331), a second chain gear (332), a chain assembly (333), a third moving rail (334), a fourth moving rail (335), a second chain spring (336), a second chain drive motor (MC2), a third moving motor (M3), and a fourth moving motor (M4).

[0130] The second folding arm (330) can be arranged parallel to the first folding arm (320).

[0131] Meanwhile, except for the contents specifically described to avoid repeated explanation, the second folding arm (330) of the present invention can utilize the configuration and effect of the first folding arm (320).

[0132] That is, the second chain housing (331), the second chain gear (332), the chain assembly (333), the third moving rail (334), the fourth moving rail (335), the second chain spring (336), the second chain drive motor (MC2), the third moving motor (M3), and the fourth moving motor (M4) of the second folding arm (330) have the same structure and function as the first chain housing (321), the first chain gear (322), the chain assembly (323), the first moving rail (324), the second moving rail (325), the first chain spring (326), the first chain drive motor (MC1), the first moving motor (M1), and the second moving motor (M2) of the first folding arm (320), and thus can be used.

[0133] The second folding arm (330) can slide in the up-down or left-right directions simultaneously with the first folding arm (320). In addition, the second folding arm (330) can change the length of the chain assembly (323, 333) together with the first folding arm (320) to push the clothing or folding plate (380). At this time, when the second folding arm (330) and the first folding arm (320) move in the up-down direction, they move up or down together, whereas when the second folding arm (330) and the first folding arm (320) move in the left-right direction, they can move symmetrically to each other.

[0134]

[0135] The guide arms (340, 350) may be arranged on the left and right sides of the garment treatment device (1). For example, the guide arms (340, 350) may be arranged in pairs, one on each side of the garment treatment device (1). That is, the guide arms (340, 350) may include a first guide arm (340) arranged on the left side of the garment treatment device (1) and a second guide arm (350) arranged on the right side of the garment treatment device (1). Meanwhile, it is also possible for the first guide arm (340) to be arranged on the right side of the garment treatment device (1) and for the second guide arm (350) to be arranged on the left side of the garment treatment device (1).

[0136] The first guide arm (340) and the second guide arm (350) can move linearly along a second direction intersecting the first direction to guide the folding line of the garment. For example, the first guide arm (340) and the second guide arm (350) can move linearly along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction to contact and support the garment.

[0137] The guide arm (340, 350) includes a guide chain housing (341, 351), a guide chain gear (342, 352), a chain assembly (343, 353), a plurality of moving rails (344, 345, 354, 355), a chain spring (346, 356), a chain drive motor (MC3, MC4), and a plurality of moving motors (M5, M6, M7, M8).

[0138] Specifically, the first guide arm (340) includes a first guide chain housing (341), a first guide chain gear (342), a chain assembly (343), a fifth moving rail (344), a sixth moving rail (345), a first guide chain spring (346), a first guide chain drive motor (MC3), a fifth moving motor (M5), and a sixth moving motor (M6).

[0139] The first guide chain housing (341) may be positioned on one side in the left and right direction of the garment handling device (1). The first guide chain housing (341) may be provided with a first guide chain gear (342), and a chain assembly (343) may be movably accommodated therein. For example, a guide groove may be formed inside the first guide chain housing (341) to guide the movement of the chain assembly (343).

[0140] Meanwhile, the first guide chain housing (341) may be shorter than the length of the first chain housing (321). This is because the chain assembly (323) accommodated in the first chain housing (321) must press and fix the entire length of the garment, whereas the chain assembly (343) accommodated in the first guide chain housing (341) presses and fixes only half of the width in the left-right direction of the garment.

[0141] The first guide chain gear (342) is provided in the first guide chain housing (341) and can be connected to the first guide chain driving motor (MC3) to receive power. The first guide chain gear (342) is meshed with the chain assembly (343) to move the chain assembly (343) using the power received from the first guide chain driving motor (MC3).

[0142] The first guide arm (340) may include a chain assembly (343) formed by interconnecting a plurality of chains.

[0143] Meanwhile, in order to avoid repetitive explanation, except for the part specifically describing the first guide arm (340), the chain assembly (343) of the first guide arm (340) has the same configuration and effect as the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320), and thus can be used.

[0144] The chain assembly (343) of the first guide arm (340) may have an overall shorter length than the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320). This is because, during the process of folding clothes, the first guide arm (340) must operate faster than the first folding arm (320) to support the clothes, and therefore, the length by which the chain assembly (343) of the first guide arm (340) must extend is shorter than the length by which the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) must extend.

[0145] With this configuration, the first guide arm (340) can guide the folding line of the clothing while extending in the second direction.

[0146] Meanwhile, the first guide arm (340) includes a fifth moving rail (344). The fifth moving rail (344) can be fixedly connected to the lower plate (120). The fifth moving rail (344) can be connected to the first guide chain housing (341) so as to be relatively movable, and can receive power from the fifth moving motor (M5). The fifth moving rail (344) can guide the forward and backward movement of the first guide chain housing (341).

[0147] For example, a screw thread may be formed on the fifth moving rail (344), and a groove may be formed on the first guide chain housing (341) to accommodate the screw thread of the fifth moving rail (344). In addition, the fifth moving rail (344) may be connected to the fifth moving motor (M5) through at least one gear to receive power according to the operation of the fifth moving motor (M5).

[0148] Therefore, when the fifth movement motor (M5) is operated, the first guide movement rail (344) can rotate and move the first guide chain housing (341).

[0149] Meanwhile, the first guide arm (340) includes a sixth moving rail (345). The sixth moving rail (345) can be fixedly connected to the horizontal frame (130). The sixth moving rail (345) can be connected to the first guide chain housing (341) and can receive power from the sixth moving motor (M6). The sixth moving rail (345) can guide the vertical movement of the first guide chain housing (341).

[0150] For example, a rack gear is formed on the sixth moving rail (345), and is connected to the sixth moving motor (M6) through at least one gear that meshes with the rack gear, so that power can be transmitted according to the operation of the sixth moving motor (M6).

[0151] Therefore, when the sixth movement motor (M6) is operated, the sixth movement rail (345) can move and move the first guide chain housing (341).

[0152] Meanwhile, the upper and lower surfaces of the chain assembly (343) are wrapped with a film (F). That is, the film (F) is provided to wrap the chain assembly (343) along the left-right direction (second direction) of the garment handling device (1). For example, one end of the film (F) may be fixedly connected to the first guide chain housing (341), and the other end of the film (F) may be connected to the first guide chain spring (346) to be described later.

[0153] The first guide arm (340) includes a first guide chain spring (346). The first guide chain spring (346) may be arranged on one side of the first guide chain housing (341). For example, the first guide chain spring (346) may be a spiral spring and may be arranged on the lower end of the first guide chain housing (341).

[0154] Accordingly, when the first guide chain drive motor (MC3) is operated and the chain assembly (343) is extended toward the inside of the garment treatment device (1) (along the second direction), the film (F) is released while wrapping around the upper and lower surfaces of the chain assembly (343) and can be extended together with the chain assembly (343). On the other hand, when the operation of the first guide chain drive motor (MC3) is terminated, the first guide chain spring (346) pulls the film (F) due to the restoring force of the first guide chain spring, and the chain assembly (343) can be pulled into the inside of the first guide chain housing (341).

[0155] Therefore, the first guide arm (340) of the present invention can slide in the forward and backward directions and up and down directions of the garment handling device (1), and can guide the folding line of the garment by changing the length of the chain assembly (343).

[0156]

[0157] The second guide arm (350) includes a second guide chain housing (351), a second guide chain gear (352), a chain assembly (353), a seventh moving rail (344), an eighth moving rail (345), a second guide chain spring (346), a second guide chain drive motor (MC4), a seventh moving motor (M7), and an eighth moving motor (M8).

[0158] The second guide arm (350) can be positioned to face the first guide arm (340).

[0159] Meanwhile, except for the contents specifically described to avoid repeated explanation, the second guide arm (350) of the present invention can utilize the configuration and effect of the first guide arm (340).

[0160] That is, the second guide chain housing (351), the second guide chain gear (352), the chain assembly (353), the seventh moving rail (354), the eighth moving rail (355), the second guide chain spring (356), the second guide chain drive motor (MC4), the seventh moving motor (M7), and the eighth moving motor (M8) of the second guide arm (350) have the same structure and function as the first guide chain housing (341), the first guide chain gear (342), the chain assembly (343), the fifth moving rail (344), the sixth moving rail (345), the first guide chain spring (346), the first guide chain drive motor (MC3), the fifth moving motor (M5), and the sixth moving motor (M6) of the first guide arm (340), and thus can be used.

[0161] The second guide arm (350) can slide in the up-down or forward-backward direction simultaneously with the first guide arm (340). In addition, the second guide arm (350) can support clothing by changing the length of the chain assembly (343, 353) together with the first guide arm (340).

[0162]

[0163] Meanwhile, unlike the present embodiment, another embodiment of the present invention may also include a single guide arm. In this case, the guide arm may be provided with a chain assembly length longer than the first guide arm (340) or the second guide arm (350) according to one embodiment of the present invention. With this configuration, the guide function for hemming or horizontal folding of clothing is maintained, while the number of parts required for overall folding is reduced, resulting in increased space efficiency.

[0164]

[0165] The folding bars (360, 370) may be arranged at the rear side of the garment treatment device (1). For example, the folding bars (360, 370) may be arranged as a pair at the rear end of the garment treatment device (1). That is, the folding bars (360, 370) may include a first folding bar (360) arranged at the rear left side of the garment treatment device (1) and a second folding bar (370) arranged at the rear right side of the garment treatment device (1). Meanwhile, it is also possible for the first folding bar (360) to be arranged at the rear right side of the garment treatment device (1) and for the second folding bar (370) to be arranged at the rear left side of the garment treatment device (1).

[0166] The first folding bar (360) and the second folding bar (370) can fold clothing by upward movement and rotational movement.

[0167] Specifically, the first folding bar (360) includes a first bar body (361), a ninth moving rail (364), a tenth moving rail (365), a first bar rotation motor (MB1), a ninth moving motor (M9), and a tenth moving motor (M10).

[0168] The first bar body (361) can be hung on at least a portion of clothing, particularly a sleeve of clothing, and can fold the clothing according to the movement of the first bar body (361). For example, the first bar body (361) is formed in a rod shape and is arranged approximately parallel to the ground, and one end of the first bar body (361) can be bent downward and connected to the first bar rotation motor (MB1) through at least one gear. With this configuration, when the first bar rotation motor (MB1) is operated, the first bar body (361) can be rotated around the one end of the first bar body (361) as an axis.

[0169] Accordingly, when a part of the clothing, including the sleeve, is placed on the first bar body (361) while the folding arm (320, 330) presses and supports the clothing, and the first bar body (361) moves and rotates, vertical folding can be performed using the outer end of the folding arm (320, 330) as a guide line.

[0170] Meanwhile, the first folding bar (360) includes a ninth moving rail (364). The ninth moving rail (364) can be fixedly connected to a support plate (390). The ninth moving rail (364) can be relatively movably connected to a gear box having a first bar rotation motor (MB1) built in therein, and can receive power from the ninth moving motor (M9). The ninth moving rail (364) can guide the left-right movement of the first bar body (361).

[0171] For example, the ninth moving rail (364) can be connected to the ninth moving motor (M9) through at least one gear and receive power according to the operation of the ninth moving motor (M9).

[0172] Therefore, when the ninth movement motor (M9) is operated, the first bar body (361) and the gear box having the first bar rotation motor (MB1) built in can be moved.

[0173] Meanwhile, the first folding bar (360) includes a tenth moving rail (365). The tenth moving rail (365) can be coupled to a gear box having a first bar rotation motor (MB1) built in, and can receive power from the tenth moving motor (M10). The tenth moving rail (365) can guide the up and down movement of the first bar body (361) and the gear box having the first bar rotation motor (MB1) built in.

[0174] Accordingly, when the 10th movement motor (M10) is operated, the 10th movement rail (365) moves, and the first bar body (361) and the gear box having the first bar rotation motor (MB1) built in can be moved up and down.

[0175]

[0176] The second folding bar (370) includes a second bar body (371), an eleventh moving rail (374), a twelfth moving rail (375), a second bar rotation motor (MB2), an eleventh moving motor (M11), and a twelfth moving motor (M12).

[0177] The second folding bar (370) can be arranged symmetrically with respect to the first folding bar (360).

[0178] Meanwhile, except for the contents specifically described to avoid repetitive explanation, the second folding bar (370) of the present invention can utilize the configuration and effect of the first folding bar (360).

[0179] That is, the second bar body (371), the eleventh moving rail (374), the twelfth moving rail (375), the second bar rotation motor (MB2), the eleventh moving motor (M11), and the twelfth moving motor (M12) of the second folding bar (370) have the same structure and function as the first bar body (361), the ninth moving rail (364), the tenth moving rail (365), the first bar rotation motor (MB1), the ninth moving motor (M9), and the tenth moving motor (M10) of the first folding bar (360), and thus can be used.

[0180] The first folding bar (360) and the second folding bar (370) may rotate sequentially. For example, the first folding bar (360) may rotate first to perform a vertical fold on one side of the garment, and then the second folding bar (370) may rotate to perform a vertical fold on the other side of the garment. This is to prevent the first folding bar (360) and the second folding bar (370) from colliding with each other when rotating simultaneously.

[0181]

[0182] The folding plate (380) is rotatably coupled to the loading plate (310) and can be rotated by the folding arms (320, 330). For example, the folding plate (380) may be formed in a flat shape and may be coupled to the loading plate (310) via a hinge (381). At this time, the axis of the hinge (381) may be arranged along the second direction.

[0183] The folding plate (380) is positioned on the lower side of at least a portion of the garment, and can support the lower side of the portion of the garment. Accordingly, when the folding plate (380) is rotated about the hinge (381), the folding plate (380) and the loading plate (310) are overlapped, and the garment provided therebetween is folded.

[0184] With this configuration, when the clothing is placed on the upper side of the loading plate (310) and the folding plate (380), the chain assembly (323, 333) of the folding arm (320, 330) is extended to rotate the folding plate (380), so that the clothing can be folded horizontally with the hinge (381) as the reference line.

[0185] Meanwhile, although not shown, the folding plate (380) may be equipped with a torsion spring. The torsion spring may be coupled with a hinge (381) to apply a restoring force to return the folding plate (380) to its original position when folded. Accordingly, when the length of the chain assembly (323, 333) of the folding arm (320, 330) is reduced, the folding plate (380) may be rotated by the restoring force of the torsion spring to return to its original position.

[0186]

[0187] The support plate (390) has a loading plate (310) positioned on the upper side, and folding arms (320, 330), guide arms (340, 350), and folding bars (360, 370) can be combined. For example, the support plate (390) can be formed in a flat shape and combined with a horizontal frame (130).

[0188] Meanwhile, although not shown, at least a portion of the center portion of the support plate (390) may be formed in an open shape. With this configuration, the chain assembly (323, 333) of the folding arm (320, 330) may extend in length below the folding plate (380) without interfering with the support plate (390). In addition, the conveyor (410) may come into contact with the loading plate (310) or the clothing to move the loading plate (310) or the clothing. In addition, when the conveyor (410) is parallel to the ground, it may come into contact with the clothing and wrap the clothing with a band (B). In addition, a space for unloading folded clothing may be provided.

[0189]

[0190] The unloading unit (400) can move the loading plate (310) or transport folded clothing through the folding unit (300).

[0191] For example, the unloading unit (400) includes a conveyor (410) that moves the loading plate (310) or transports folded clothing, and a conveyor drive motor (MU) that provides power to the conveyor (410). For example, when the conveyor drive motor (MU) is operated, the conveyor (410) can move the folded clothing to a position that is easily accessible to the user's hand. At this time, the folding arms (320, 330) and the folding bars (360, 370) can move to both left and right directions to create space so that the user can easily take out the clothing. As another example, when the conveyor drive motor (MU) is operated while the conveyor (410) is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the ground, the conveyor (410) can move the folded clothing to the unloading plate (440).

[0192] The unloading plate (440) can be horizontally arranged in the lower operating space defined by the lower plate (120), and a plate movement motor (MU2) that provides power to the unloading plate (440) can be installed. When the plate movement motor (MU2) is operated, the unloading plate (440) can be moved horizontally to a position easily accessible by a user's hand, and can be moved to protrude outwardly from the garment treatment device (1). That is, when the plate movement motor (MU2) is operated, the unloading plate (440) is pulled outwardly from the garment treatment device (1), and when the plate movement motor (MU2) is operated in the opposite direction, it is moved into the interior of the garment treatment device (1) and returned to its original position.

[0193]

[0194] FIG. 14 is a drawing illustrating a conveyor in a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0195] Referring to Fig. 14, a conveyor (410) is provided to transport clothing in the front-back direction. For example, the conveyor (410) includes a conveyor installation part (411), a conveyor support (412), conveyor shafts (413, 414), a conveyor belt (415), and a conveyor driving motor (MU). When the conveyor driving motor (MU) operates, the conveyor shafts (413, 414) rotate, and the conveyor belt (415) circulates to transport clothing. That is, the conveyor (410) is circulated by having the conveyor belt (415) connected to a first conveyor shaft (413) and a second conveyor shaft (414). At least one such conveyor belt (415) may be installed, and for example, may be formed as a pair spaced apart from each other in the left-right direction by a predetermined interval, and a banding part (800) to be described later may be arranged between them.

[0196] The conveyor support (412) supports between the first conveyor shaft (413) and the second conveyor shaft (414), and the first conveyor shaft (413) and the second conveyor shaft (414) are rotatably installed. The conveyor support (412) is arranged inside the conveyor belt (415), and some of the conveyor support may also be arranged on both sides of the conveyor belt (415). The conveyor support (412) may be composed of a plurality of plates and blocks for fixing between parts, and a conveyor drive motor (MU) and a bending part (800) to be described later may be installed. In addition, the conveyor support (412) may be rotatably coupled to the support plate (390).

[0197] The conveyor installation part (411) is coupled to the support plate (390). Specifically, the conveyor installation part (411) is fixedly coupled by being attached to the lower surface of the support plate (390), and the conveyor support body (412) is rotatably coupled thereto. In addition, a conveyor rotation motor (MU1) to be described later may be installed on the conveyor installation part (411).

[0198] The conveyor drive motor (MU) is connected to at least one of the first conveyor shaft (413) and the second conveyor shaft (414) and can drive rotation of at least one of them. For example, as shown in the drawing, the conveyor drive motor (MU) is installed on the conveyor support (412) and rotates the second conveyor shaft (414), and the conveyor belt (415) connected to the second conveyor shaft (414) and the first conveyor shaft (413) also rotate.

[0199] In addition, the unloading unit (400) may include a conveyor rotation unit (420) so that the conveyor (410) may be arranged parallel to the ground or inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the ground to perform various functions. That is, the conveyor (410) may be rotatably coupled to the support plate (390) and may include a conveyor rotation unit (420) that rotates the conveyor (410) and a conveyor support unit (430) that supports the conveyor (410) when the conveyor (410) is parallel to the ground.

[0200] The conveyor rotation unit (420) rotates the conveyor (410), and can arrange the conveyor (410) parallel to the ground or rotate it on the lower operating space to be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the ground. The conveyor rotation unit (420) is rotatably coupled to the frame portion (100), so that clothes can be folded or banded in the upper operating space and clothes can be unloaded or banded to the banding unit (800) in the lower operating space. That is, the garment processing device (1) can fold or band clothes on the upper operating space when the conveyor (410) is arranged parallel to the support plate (390). In addition, the garment processing device (1) can rotate the conveyor (410) to supply the banding unit (800) or unload clothes on the lower operating space when the conveyor (410) is inclined on the lower side of the support plate (390).

[0201] For example, the conveyor rotation unit (420) may include a conveyor rotation motor (MU1), a conveyor driving gear (421), and a conveyor driven gear (420a).

[0202] The conveyor rotation motor (MU1) is fixed to the conveyor installation part (411) and has a conveyor drive gear (421). The conveyor support (412) has a conveyor driven gear (420a) that meshes with the conveyor drive gear (421).

[0203] Accordingly, when the conveyor rotation motor (MU1) operates, the conveyor drive gear (421) and the conveyor driven gear (420a) rotate, and the conveyor support (412) rotates. At this time, the center of rotation of the conveyor support (412) may coincide with the rotation axis of the first conveyor shaft (413).

[0204] Here, the frame part (100) may be provided with a conveyor slope support part (121) so that the conveyor (410) can be positioned at a specific position when the conveyor (410) rotates on the lower operating space by the conveyor rotation unit (420). Here, the specific position may be a position where the entrance of the later-described inlet guide (813) is arranged to face the exit of the outlet guide (940). In this way, the conveyor slope support part (121) can limit the rotation angle of the conveyor (410).

[0205] The conveyor inclined support (121) is installed on the lower plate (120), and is installed at a position spaced apart from the band supply unit (900) to be described later. The conveyor inclined support (121) has a support inclined surface (121e) on which the rotated conveyor (410) is supported. For example, the conveyor (410) has an inclined support contact surface (831b) that is parallel to a reference surface on which clothing is placed, and when the conveyor (410) rotates and is supported by the conveyor inclined support (121), the inclined support contact surface (831b) may come into contact with the support inclined surface (121e). As the conveyor (410) rotates until the inclined support contact surface (831b) comes into contact with the support inclined surface (121e), it is positioned at a specific position and inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the ground.

[0206] For example, the conveyor slope support (121) may include a support body (121a), an elastic body (121c), and a support member (121d).

[0207] The support body (121a) may be formed in a block shape and installed on the lower plate (120), and may have a support inclined surface (121e) formed so that the upper side slopes downward as it goes forward. In addition, the support body (121a) may be provided with a support member insertion groove (121b) formed by being sunken in the upper side.

[0208] The support member (121d) is formed in a block shape and inserted into the support member insertion groove (121b) with an elastic body (121c) in between and is arranged at an angle. The support member (121d) may have a surface opposite to the surface facing the support member insertion groove (121b) as a support slope surface (121e). When the support member (121d) is inserted into the support member insertion groove (121b), a portion is inserted into the support member insertion groove (121b) before the elastic body (121c) is compressed, and the remainder is positioned to protrude from the upper surface of the support body (121a).

[0209] The elastic body (121c) supports the support member (121d) at one end and supports the bottom surface of the support member insertion groove (121b) at the other end.

[0210] At this time, a conveyor incline detection unit (S2) is installed on either the support slope surface (121e) of the support member (121d) or the surface facing the bottom surface of the support member insertion groove (121b). The conveyor incline detection unit (S2) may be a sensor or switch that detects whether the conveyor (410) comes into contact with the conveyor incline support unit (121). For example, when the conveyor (410) is supported by the conveyor incline detection unit (S2) and compresses the elastic body (121c), the conveyor incline detection unit (S2) may be switched on and output a signal to the control unit (500), and the control unit (500) may determine that the conveyor (410) comes into contact with the conveyor incline support unit (121). And, when the conveyor (410) rotates again and is separated from the conveyor incline support member (121), the support member (121d) is separated from the bottom surface of the support member insertion groove (121b) by the restoring force of the elastic body (121c), and the conveyor incline detection member (S2) is switched off.

[0211] Meanwhile, a conveyor horizontal detection unit (S3) is installed on either the conveyor installation unit (411) or the conveyor support (412). The conveyor horizontal detection unit (S3) is installed to allow the conveyor (410) to rotate until it is parallel to the ground, and may be a sensor or a switch. For example, the conveyor horizontal detection unit (S3) may be a switch that is pressed when the conveyor (410) is parallel to the ground, and may be turned on to output a signal to the control unit (500). The control unit (500) may determine that the conveyor (410) has rotated until it is parallel to the ground, and may stop the operation of the supply roller drive motor (MS).

[0212] In addition, the conveyor support unit (430) supports the conveyor (410) and distributes the weight of the conveyor (410) when the conveyor (410) is placed parallel to the support plate (390). That is, when the conveyor (410) is parallel to the ground, it is supported by the conveyor installation part (411) and the conveyor support unit (430), the load is distributed, and it can be stably positioned on the support plate (390).

[0213] The conveyor support unit (430) is installed on the support plate (390) and may include a bracket movement motor (MU3) and a support bracket (431). The support bracket (431) is movably coupled to the support plate (390) to support the conveyor (410) or to be separated from the conveyor (410) when the bracket movement motor (MU3) operates. For example, the support bracket (431) may be provided with a rack gear that meshes with a pinion of the bracket movement motor (MU3) so as to be movably coupled to the support plate (390) in the forward-backward direction. The support bracket (431) is provided with a rack gear on one side in the forward-backward direction, and the other side in the forward-backward direction is inserted between the second conveyor shaft (414) and an inlet guide (813) to be described later according to the movement of the support bracket (431).

[0214] FIGS. 15A and 15B illustrate drawings for explaining a rotation support unit in a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0215] Referring to FIG. 15a, when the bracket movement motor (MU3) operates in one direction while the conveyor (410) is parallel to the ground, the support bracket (431) moves rearward to support the second conveyor shaft (414). At this time, the support bracket (431) supports the lower side between a pair of conveyor belts (415) among the second conveyor shafts (414) and supports the second conveyor shaft (414) upward. Conversely, referring to FIG. 15b, when the bracket movement motor (MU3) operates in the other direction, the support bracket (431) moves forward to be separated from the second conveyor shaft (414), and the conveyor (410) becomes rotatable by the conveyor rotation unit (420).

[0216]

[0217] Meanwhile, a garment processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention further includes a banding unit (800) for banding garments and a banding supply unit (900) for supplying banding paper (B) to the banding unit (800), so that folded garments can be bundled and packaged with the banding paper (B). As the garments are banded with the banding paper (B) after folding is completed, they can maintain a folded state while providing a packaging effect, thereby providing a luxurious feel.

[0218] Since this banding unit (800) is configured as an integral part of the garment processing device (1), a separate device for banding is not required, and the garment can be banded during the process of folding the garment, and the garment can be unloaded after banding. In addition, since the band paper supply unit (900) is also configured as an integral part of the garment processing device (1), a separate device for supplying the band paper (B) to the banding unit (800) is not required, and the band paper (B) can be easily supplied to the banding unit (800).

[0219] FIG. 16 is a drawing illustrating a bandage supply unit in a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0220] Referring to FIG. 16, a band paper supply unit (900) is installed in a frame unit (100) and supplies band paper (B) to a banding unit (800). The band paper supply unit (900) is installed in, for example, a lower plate (120) and may include a band paper cartridge (920), a band paper supply roller (930), a supply roller driving motor (MS), and a pull-out guide (940).

[0221] The band cartridge (920) is provided with the band (B) wound in a roll-like state, and is provided inside the cartridge case (910) to supply the band (B). The band cartridge (920) is replaceable, and when the band (B) is all used up, only the band cartridge (920) can be replaced to reconnect the band (B). The cartridge case (910) has a band cartridge (920) rotatably installed inside and an extraction hole (911) into which the band (B) is inserted. The cartridge case (910) may have a pair of auxiliary rollers (912) provided inside and adjacent to the extraction hole (911). The auxiliary rollers (912) can assist by gripping the band (B) wound around the band cartridge (920) so that it is inserted into the extraction hole (911). The band cartridge (920) connects at least a portion of the band (B) between a pair of auxiliary rollers (912) when replaced, and the pair of auxiliary rollers (912) can move the band (B) when driven because the band (B) is connected to the band.

[0222] In addition, the cartridge case (910) has a band detection sensor (S1) therein. The band detection sensor (S1) is installed to detect whether the band (B) is connected to the band supply roller (930). For example, the band detection sensor (S1) may be installed between the band cartridge (920) of the cartridge case (910) and the extraction hole (911) to check the presence or absence of the band (B). For example, when the control unit (500) detects the band (B) by the band detection sensor (S1), it is determined that the operation preparation of the band supply roller (930) is complete. In addition, the control unit (500) may output a warning display if the band (B) is not detected by the band detection sensor (S1). In this case, it can be determined that the band paper (B) is not connected to the band paper supply roller (930) or that the band paper (B) of the band paper cartridge (920) is completely consumed, which can be confirmed by inspecting the band paper supply unit (900). In addition, when the band paper (B) of the band paper cartridge (920) is completely consumed, the load on the supply roller driving motor (MS) increases, and when the load required to drive the supply roller driving motor (MS) increases rapidly, it can be determined that the band paper (B) of the band paper cartridge (920) is completely consumed, or that the band paper cartridge (920) requires inspection.

[0223] The band paper supply roller (930) is composed of a pair of rollers, at least one of which rotates in accordance with the operation of the supply roller driving motor (MS), and rotates in opposite directions. When the band paper supply roller (930) is in operation, when the band paper (B) approaches, the band paper (B) is inserted between the pair of rollers and supplied.

[0224] The take-out guide (940) is provided to provide a movement path of the band paper (B). The take-out guide (940) is arranged adjacent to the band paper supply roller (930) to guide the band paper (B) to the banding part (800). The take-out guide (940) may have an exit through which the band paper (B) is taken out, and a band paper movement hole (941) connected to the exit is formed inside. The exit of the take-out guide (940) is arranged to face the entrance of the inlet guide (813) described later when the conveyor (410) rotates and is arranged at a predetermined angle with respect to the ground.

[0225] In addition, an unloading plate (440) that covers the upper portion of the band cartridge (920) is movably positioned on the upper portion of the band supply unit (900), and can move horizontally when the plate movement motor (MU2) installed on the lower plate (120) is driven.

[0226]

[0227] FIG. 17 is a drawing illustrating a banding portion in a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0228] Referring to FIG. 17, a banding unit (800) is provided to provide a band (B) to clothing. Specifically, the banding unit (800) is installed to pack clothing folded by the folding unit (300) by binding it with the band (B). The banding unit (800) places the band (B) around the perimeter of the clothing folded by the folding unit (300). In addition, the banding unit (800) operates to place the folded clothing inside the hollow band (B). Alternatively, the banding unit (800) is provided to guide the band (B) to go around the perimeter of the folded clothing and wrap a portion of it, and to install the band (B) on the clothing. In addition, the banding unit (800) is provided to maintain the folded state by allowing the band (B) to grasp at least a portion of the folded clothing.

[0229] The clothes folded by the folding part (300) are placed on the upper side of the conveyor (410) and banded with a band (B) while placed on the conveyor (410). At this time, the reference plane described later means the plane on which the clothes are placed, and may be a plane that extends from the upper side of the outermost side of the conveyor belt (415) that is parallel to the ground when the conveyor (410) is parallel to the ground. The reference plane is arranged parallel to the ground when the conveyor belt (415) is parallel to the ground, and is arranged so as to form an angle that is the same as the predetermined angle that the conveyor belt (415) forms with the ground when the conveyor belt (415) forms with the ground.

[0230] In addition, the banding portion (800) provides a path for the band (B) to move so as to wrap around the garment, and after fixing the band (B) to a circumference that fits the garment, it is joined and cut. The banding portion (800) may include, for example, a band lower guide portion (810), a band upper guide portion (820), and a cutting assembly (830).

[0231] The band lower guide part (810) and the band upper guide part (820) are connected to each other to wrap the garment and provide a path for the band (B) to move. The band (B) surrounds the garment as it moves between the band lower guide part (810) and the garment and between the band upper guide part (820) and the garment. Specifically, the band (B) supplied to the band lower guide part (810) moves along a part of the band lower guide part (810), the band upper guide part (820), and the remainder of the band lower guide part (810), thereby wrapping a part of the lower side of the garment, the upper side of the garment, and the remainder of the lower side of the garment.

[0232] In this way, the band (B) moves along the path provided by the banding part (800) to wrap the clothing, and the end-side band (B1) overlaps with the connection-side band (B2) in the vertical direction. Here, the end-side band (B1) means the band (B) from the end of the band (B) to a predetermined length, and the connection-side band (B2) means the portion that overlaps with the end-side band (B1), and is later joined to the end-side band (B1) by a cutting assembly, and a portion of the same is cut.

[0233] The band guide lower part (810) can be installed on the support plate (390) and can be positioned in a state of rotation with respect to the support plate (390) by being coupled to the conveyor (410).

[0234] The band lower guide part (810) may be positioned lower than the support plate (390) so as not to interfere with the clothing when it is folded on the support plate (390) or transported according to the operation of the conveyor (410). In addition, the band lower guide part (810) may be positioned lower than the reference surface on which the clothing is placed, and may be positioned lower than the uppermost surface of the conveyor (410). Accordingly, when the band upper guide part (820) described later rotates and folds toward the upper structure (150), an upper operating space can be secured, and the clothing can be folded or transported.

[0235] The band lower guide part (810) is coupled to the conveyor (410) and can provide a path for the band (B) to move on the lower side of the garment. Specifically, the band lower guide part (810) is coupled to the conveyor support (412) and can rotate together with the rotation of the conveyor (410). The band lower guide part (810) may include, for example, a first lower guide (811), a second lower guide (812), an inlet guide (813), and a connection guide (815).

[0236] The first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812) are arranged on the lower side of the garment and can be arranged in the front-back direction. The first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812) are arranged to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance in the front-back direction, and by being arranged to be spaced apart from each other, a space is provided in which the band paper (B) can be joined and cut. At this time, the band paper (B) first moves in the order of the second lower guide (812), the band paper upper guide part (820), and the first lower guide (811), and then moves further to the second lower guide (812) so that a portion thereof overlaps.

[0237] The first lower guide (811) may be positioned higher than the second lower guide (812) to guide the end-side band (B1) wrapping the garment so as to overlap the connection-side band (B2). Specifically, the guide surface of the first lower guide (811) guiding the band (B) is positioned higher than the guide surface of the second lower guide (812). Alternatively, the guide surface of the first lower guide (811) may be positioned closer to the reference plane than the guide surface of the second lower guide (812).

[0238] In addition, the guide surface of the second lower guide (812) is formed to slope downward as it goes toward the first lower guide (811) to guide the movement of the band (B), and the band (B) can be moved and placed on the guide surface of the second lower guide (812). For reference, among the guide surfaces of the second lower guide (812), the edge on the side of the first lower guide (811) can be placed lower than the lower surface of the second band guide hole (815a) to be described later.

[0239] The first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812) are formed with a first lower guide groove (811a) and a second lower guide groove (812a), respectively, to provide a path along which the band (B) moves. The first lower guide groove (811a) and the second lower guide groove (812a) may be formed by being sunken in the surfaces of the first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812) facing the clothing, respectively, and may be provided with a pair of first lower guide walls (811b) and a pair of second lower guide walls (812b) that are formed by being protruded from both inner sides. Accordingly, the pair of first lower guide walls (811b) and the pair of second lower guide walls (812b) are arranged to face the bottom surfaces of the first lower guide groove (811a) and the second lower guide groove (812a), respectively. And, the first lower guide walls (811b) are spaced apart from each other and the second lower guide walls (812b) are also spaced apart so that when the band (B) is tightened, the band (B) can pass between the first lower guide walls (811b) and the second lower guide walls (812b) to come into close contact with the clothing. At this time, the bottom surface of the first lower guide groove (811a) may be the guide surface of the first lower guide (811), and the bottom surface of the second lower guide groove (812a) may be the guide surface of the second lower guide (812).

[0240] In addition, it is preferable that the front-back direction length of the second lower guide (812) be formed to be a predetermined length or longer so that the end-side band (B1) can secure a length for overlapping the connection-side band (B2). For example, the front-back direction length of the second lower guide (812) may be formed to be longer than the front-back direction length of the first lower guide (811).

[0241] The inlet guide (813) is arranged on the inlet side of the banding section (800). Specifically, the inlet guide (813) is coupled to the conveyor support (412) and is arranged lower than the first lower guide (811) and guides the incoming band paper (B) to the inlet roller (814) to be described later. The inlet guide (813) is formed with a first band paper guide hole (813a). The first band paper guide hole (813a) is formed so that the inlet of the banding section (800) is formed on one side and the other side is opened toward the inlet roller (814).

[0242] This inlet guide (813) is arranged adjacent to the take-out guide (940) of the band paper supply unit (900) when the conveyor (410) rotates and is arranged at a predetermined angle with respect to the ground. That is, when the conveyor (410) is arranged at an angle, the inlet of the inlet guide (813) and the outlet of the take-out guide (940) are arranged to face each other with a gap. In addition, the inlet of the inlet guide (813) is formed so that the width in the vertical direction becomes wider as it goes toward one end of the first band paper guide hole (813a), so that the band paper (B) can be easily introduced.

[0243] The inlet roller (814) is configured to feed the band (B) by inserting it between a pair of rollers when the band (B) approaches during operation. The inlet roller (814) is rotatably coupled to the conveyor support (412). The inlet roller (814) is configured with a pair of rollers, and at least one roller rotates in accordance with the operation of the inlet roller driving motor (MB1), and rotates in opposite directions when rotating. In addition, the band (B) can be moved toward the connecting guide (815) described later, or vice versa, depending on the inlet roller driving motor (MB1).

[0244] The connecting guide (815) is arranged between the inlet roller (814) and the second lower guide (812). Specifically, the connecting guide (815) is coupled to the conveyor support (412) and guides the band (B) from the inlet roller (814) to the space between the first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812). The connecting guide (815) is formed with a second band guide hole (815a). The second band guide hole (815a) is formed so that one side is open toward the inlet roller (814) and the other side is formed so that the space between the first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812) is opened. The second band guide hole (815a) is provided so that the band (B) moves horizontally through the other side. That is, the second band guide hole (815a) is formed so that the other side is positioned higher than the other side and the slope becomes gentler as it goes toward the other end, so that the band guide hole (B) can be guided to move in a horizontal direction.

[0245]

[0246] Meanwhile, in the banding section (800), the band (B) must be inserted at least to a predetermined length so that the band (B) can be moved to the band lower guide section (810) when the inlet roller driving motor (MB1) is driven while the conveyor (410) is arranged parallel to the ground. In addition, the inserted band (B) must be placed so as to pass between a pair of inlet rollers (814).

[0247] The banding section (800) is connected to the banding section (B) by rotating the conveyor (410) when the banding section (800) is not connected. At this time, the banding section (B) is first moved to a specific position on the banding section (800) and then moved a second time while rotating the conveyor (410) to its original state, thereby banding the clothing.

[0248] For example, if the garment treatment device (1) is being operated for the first time or the band (B) is exhausted, the band (B) may not be connected to the banding section (800). A task of connecting the band (B) to the banding section (800) is required. In addition, even if the band (B) is not connected to the banding section (800), a task of connecting the band (B) to the banding section (800) is required.

[0249] FIGS. 18a and 18b are drawings illustrating a process of connecting a band to a banding portion in a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0250] Referring to Fig. 18a, a state in which the conveyor (410) is rotated at a predetermined angle relative to the ground is illustrated. The conveyor (410) rotates according to the operation of the conveyor rotation motor (MU1) and is supported on the conveyor incline support member (121), and stops rotating when the conveyor incline detection member (S2) is switched on. Accordingly, the entrance of the inlet guide (813) is arranged to face the exit of the outlet guide (940).

[0251] In this state, the band paper supply unit (900) can be operated to connect the band paper (B) to the banding unit (800). That is, according to the operation of the supply roller driving motor (MS), the band paper (B) moves along the band paper moving hole (941) and the first band paper guide hole (813a), and according to the operation of the input roller driving motor (MB1), the band paper (B) moves along the second band paper guide hole (815a) and the guide surface of the second lower guide (812).

[0252] At this time, the banding unit (800) may be provided with a band initial position detection sensor (S4) so ​​that the band (B) passes through the input roller (814) and is introduced by a predetermined length or more. The band initial position detection sensor (S4) may be arranged on the guide surface of the second lower guide (812), and may be arranged between the center point in the front-back direction of the banding unit (800) and the second conveyor shaft (414). Here, the center point in the front-back direction of the banding unit (800) may mean the center point of the line connecting the rotational axis of the first conveyor shaft (413) and the rotational axis of the second conveyor shaft (414).

[0253] Accordingly, the control unit (500) can stop the operation of the supply roller drive motor (MS) and the input roller drive motor (MB1) when the band (B) is detected by the band initial position detection sensor (S4).

[0254] In addition, the conveyor (410) can rotate at a predetermined angle with respect to the ground, as in the state of FIG. 18a, even when unloading clothing for which banding work has been completed.

[0255] Next, as shown in Fig. 18b, the conveyor rotation unit (420) can be driven to rotate the conveyor (410) parallel to the ground. At this time, the control unit (500) operates the supply roller drive motor (MS) of the band paper supply unit (900) to release the band paper (B) by the distance that the entrance of the inlet guide (813) moves while the conveyor (410) rotates. Then, when the conveyor horizontal detection unit (S3) is switched on, the operation of the conveyor rotation unit (420) is stopped, and the operation of the supply roller drive motor (MS) is also stopped.

[0256]

[0257] The band upper guide part (820) is coupled to the upper structure (150) of the frame part (100) and can provide a movement path for the band (B) to wrap around the garment. The upper structure (150) of the frame part (100) may be, for example, the upper frame (110) and may be a lining supply device (not shown) installed on the horizontal frame (130). The upper structure (150) is provided to protrude from the upper end of a vertical structure installed on the support plate (390) and can be placed on the upper side of the garment. In addition, an internal operating space in which the garment is folded or banded is provided between the support plate (390) and the upper structure (150).

[0258] The upper guide portion (820) of the band is rotatably coupled to the upper structure (150) which is positioned opposite to the support plate (390).

[0259] FIGS. 19a and 19b are drawings illustrating an upper guide of a band in a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0260] Referring to FIG. 19a, the upper guide part (820) of the band is connected to the lower guide part (810) of the band when banding the garment to provide a path for the band (B) to move, and when banding the garment is completed, it rotates as shown in FIG. 19b to secure an internal operating space between the support plate (390) and the upper structure (150) of the frame part (100).

[0261] Specifically, the band upper guide part (820) rotates around a rotation axis arranged in the front-back direction, and, as shown in FIG. 19a, is arranged to unfold from the upper structure (150) of the frame part (100) and cross the internal operating space when banding clothes. In addition, when not banding clothes, the band upper guide part (820) is arranged in a folded state toward the upper structure (150) of the frame part (100), as shown in FIG. 19b, to secure the internal operating space. For example, the band upper guide part (820) may be arranged perpendicular to the ground when banding clothes and may be arranged parallel to the ground when not banding clothes, but is not limited thereto.

[0262] In addition, the internal operating space can be used as a banding space by installing a band guide part (820) when banding the garment, and can be used as a folding space by rotating the band guide part (820) when folding the garment.

[0263] The band upper guide part (820) is connected to the band lower guide part (810) so that clothing is placed on the inside, and for example, is formed in an approximately '∩' shape so that both ends can come into contact with both ends of the band lower guide part (810). In particular, a position alignment groove (823) may be formed by being sunken in a surface that comes into contact with the band lower guide part (810) at either end of the band upper guide part (820). In addition, the band lower guide part (810) may be provided with a position alignment protrusion (812c) that is formed by being protruded in a surface that comes into contact with the band upper guide part (820) so as to be inserted into the position alignment groove (823). In addition, the position alignment protrusion (812c) may be formed on the band upper guide part (820) and the position alignment groove (823) may be formed on the band upper guide part (820). When the band upper guide part (820) rotates and is connected to the band lower guide part (810), the position alignment protrusion (812c) is inserted into the position alignment groove (823) so that the band upper guide part (820) and the band lower guide part (810) are stably connected.

[0264] In addition, the band upper guide part (820) is provided with a guide surface formed on the inner side for guiding the band (B) and is provided so as to match the guide surface of the first lower guide (811) and the guide surface of the second lower guide (812) when banding the garment. The band upper guide part (820) is provided with an upper guide groove (821) that is formed by being sunken in on the inner side facing the garment. The upper guide groove (821) may be provided with a pair of upper guide walls (821a) that are formed by being protruded on both inner sides. The pair of upper guide walls (821a) are respectively arranged to face the bottom surface of the upper guide groove (821) and are spaced apart from each other so that when the band (B) is tightened, the band (B) passes between the pair of upper guide walls (821a) and is in close contact with the garment. At this time, the bottom surface of the upper guide groove (821) may be the guide surface of the band upper guide part (820).

[0265] The band upper guide portion (820) may be provided with a rotational connecting portion (822) that is rotatably coupled to the upper structure (150) of the frame portion (100). The rotational connecting portion (822) may be formed by protruding from the upper portion of the band upper guide portion (820).

[0266] The upper structure (150) of the frame (100) is provided with an upper guide installation part (151) to which a band upper guide part (820) is rotatably connected. An upper guide rotation motor (MB2) is installed in the upper guide installation part (151). The upper guide rotation motor (MB2) has a rotation connection part (822) connected to a motor shaft, and when the upper guide rotation motor (MB2) operates, the band upper guide part (820) rotates around the motor shaft.

[0267]

[0268] The banding unit (800) of the garment treatment device (1) according to the present invention may include a cutting assembly (830) to join and cut the band (B) after the band (B) wraps around the garment. In addition, when the cutting assembly (830) applies heat to or comes into contact with the band (B) to join and cut the band (B), the banding unit (800) may further include a protection plate (840) to prevent the garment from being damaged or deformed.

[0269] The protection plate (840) is moved and positioned between the first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812) when the protection plate movement motor (MB3) described later is driven, and can be positioned between the band (B) and the clothing. Specifically, the protection plate (840) moves between the band (B) and the clothing when joining and cutting the clothing to protect the clothing, and after joining and cutting the clothing is completed, it is operated to retreat between the band (B) and the clothing so that the clothing can be unloaded.

[0270] For example, the protection plate (840) may include a protection plate body (841) and an extension (842). The protection plate body (841) may be formed in a plate shape and may be placed inside one of a pair of conveyor belts (415), and may be moved and placed between the pair of conveyor belts (415) when joining and cutting clothes. In addition, the protection plate body (841) protects clothes from the cutting assembly (830). Specifically, the protection plate body (841) moves between the first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812) when joining and cutting clothes, and clothes are placed on the upper side of the protection plate body (841), and a connecting side band (B2), an end side band (B1), and a cutting assembly (830) are placed on the lower side of the protection plate body (841). Accordingly, when the cutting assembly (830) joins the connecting side band (B2) to the end side band (B1) and cuts the connecting side band (B2), contact with clothing is blocked by the protective plate body (841).

[0271] The extension (842) may be formed by extending from the protection plate body (841), and a protection plate driven gear (842a) may be formed to be connected to the protection plate moving motor (MB3). The protection plate moving motor (MB3) may be directional, so that when operated in the forward direction, the protection plate (840) may be moved in one direction, and when operated in the reverse direction, the protection plate (840) may be moved in the other direction. The protection plate moving motor (MB3) is installed on the conveyor support (412) and, when operated, rotates the protection plate driving gear (840a) provided to the protection plate moving motor (MB3). The protection plate driving gear (840a) is connected to the motor shaft of the protection plate moving motor (MB3) to mesh with the protection plate driven gear (842a), and moves the protection plate driving gear (840a) when the protection plate moving motor (MB3) is operated. For example, the guard plate drive gear (840a) may be a pinion gear and the guard plate driven gear (842a) may be a rack gear.

[0272] FIGS. 20A and 20B are drawings illustrating a protective plate in a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0273] Referring to FIG. 20a, the protection plate (840) is arranged so that the protection plate body (841) is placed inside the conveyor belt (415), and the protection plate driven gear (842a) of the extension (842) is arranged to mesh with the protection plate driving gear (840a) of the protection plate moving motor (MB3).

[0274] Then, when the banding part (800) operates and the band (B) surrounds the clothing, and the end-side band (B1) and the connection-side band (B2) overlap in the vertical direction, the protection plate moving motor (MB3) is driven before the band (B) is joined.

[0275] When the protection plate moving motor (MB3) is driven in the forward direction, as shown in Fig. 20b, the protection plate driving gear (840a) rotates and the protection plate (840) engaged therewith moves in one direction. Accordingly, the protection plate body (841) is placed between the first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812), but is placed between the end band (B1) and the clothing. In this state, the cutting assembly (830) is driven, and after the driving of the cutting assembly (830) is completed, the protection plate moving motor (MB3) is driven in the reverse direction again.

[0276] When the protection plate moving motor (MB3) is driven in the reverse direction, as shown in Fig. 20a, the protection plate (840) moves in the other direction so that the protection plate body (841) is placed inside the conveyor belt (415). At this time, the protection plate body (841) is completely retracted into the inside of the conveyor belt (415) so that the band (B) joined with the clothing can be transported or moved along the conveyor belt (415).

[0277]

[0278] The cutting assembly (830) is provided to operate when the end-side band (B1) is vertically overlapped with the connection-side band (B2), thereby joining the connection-side band (B2) to the end-side band (B1) and cutting the connection-side band (B2). This cutting assembly (830) is arranged between the first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812), but is arranged below the reference surface.

[0279] FIGS. 21 and 22 illustrate drawings for explaining a cutting assembly in a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0280] Referring to FIGS. 21 and 22, the cutting assembly (830) may include a pressing device for tautly holding a section of the upper and lower overlapping bands (B), a joining device for joining the overlapping bands (B), a cutting device for cutting the connecting side bands (B2), and a driving device for driving these. In addition, the cutting assembly (830) may operate to first rise and then second rise during joining and cutting, depending on the driving device, and may operate to lower when joining and cutting are completed.

[0281] First, the pressing device may be configured to include a first pressing portion (833) that presses only the short-side band (B1), and a second pressing portion (834) that presses the short-side band (B1) and the connecting-side band (B2) simultaneously and is positioned at a position spaced from the first pressing portion (833).

[0282] The first pressing portion (833) and the second pressing portion (834) are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the horizontal direction, and can move upward according to the operation of the cutting assembly (830) to press only the end-side band (B1) together with the protection plate (840) or press the end-side band (B1) and the connection-side band (B2) simultaneously. The first pressing portion (833) and the second pressing portion (834) are arranged between the first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812), and the first pressing portion (833) can be arranged adjacent to the first lower guide (811) and the second pressing portion (834) can be arranged adjacent to the second lower guide (812).

[0283] The first pressing portion (833) is arranged adjacent to the connection guide (815) and has a band insertion hole (833b) through which the band (B) passes when the band (B) moves for the first time. This band insertion hole (833b) can be positioned corresponding to the second band guide hole (815a), and the band (B) that has moved through the second band guide hole (815a) passes through it. Accordingly, after the second movement of the band (B), the end-side band (B1) is arranged between the end of the first pressing portion (833) and the protection plate (840), and the connection-side band (B2) is arranged within the band insertion hole (833b). In addition, the first pressing part (833) can temporarily fix the end side band (B1) to the protection plate (840) by pressing only the end side band (B1) while the end side band (B1) is in close contact with the protection plate (840) when the cutting assembly (830) is in operation.

[0284] The second pressing portion (834) may be arranged horizontally at a certain distance from the first pressing portion (833), but its end may be arranged lower than the end of the first pressing portion (833). That is, the distance between the end of the first pressing portion (833) and the protection plate (840) is arranged closer than the distance between the end of the second pressing portion (834) and the protection plate (840). In addition, after the second movement of the band (B), the end-side band (B1) and the connection-side band (B2) are arranged to overlap vertically between the end of the second pressing portion (834) and the protection plate (840). Accordingly, the second pressing portion (834) can be pressed against the protection plate (840) at the end when the cutting assembly (830) is in operation, and can temporarily fix the end band (B1) and the connection band (B2) to the protection plate (840) by simultaneously pressing both the end band (B1) and the connection band (B2). At this time, the end of the second pressing portion (834) can be positioned lower than the bottom surface of the second lower guide groove (812a) before the cutting assembly (830) is in operation.

[0285] In addition, the protective plate body (841) may be provided with a first insertion groove (841a) and a second insertion groove (841b) that are formed by being sunken in the surface pressed by the first pressing portion (833) and the second pressing portion (834). In addition, the first insertion groove (841a) may be provided in the protective plate body (841) at a position corresponding to the first pressing portion (833), and the second insertion groove (841b) may be provided in the protective plate body (841) at a position corresponding to the second pressing portion (834). In addition, when the cutting assembly (830) is operated, the first pressing portion (833) may rise so that the end portion may be inserted into the first insertion groove (841a), and the second pressing portion (834) may rise so that the end portion may be inserted into the second insertion groove (841b). Accordingly, the first pressing portion (833) and the second pressing portion (834) are inserted into the first insertion groove (841a) and the second insertion groove (841b), respectively, and the band (B) is pressed to temporarily fix the band (B) more stably.

[0286] The joining device is configured to include a heating member (835) that is heated during operation to join the end-side band (B1) and the connection-side band (B2). The heating member (835) is disposed between the first pressing portion (833) and the second pressing portion (834) and provides heat to the overlapping bands (B) during operation of the cutting assembly (830) so that they are joined to each other. The heating member (835) may have at least one joining protrusion (835a) that is formed to protrude toward the protection plate (840). In addition, the heating member (835) may join the connection-side band (B2) and the end-side band (B1) by coming into contact with the protection plate (840) during operation of the cutting assembly (830) or being spaced apart from the protection plate (840) by leaving a gap therebetween. At this time, the band (B) may be coated on at least one side with an adhesive material that becomes adhesive when heated, and the side opposite to the side wrapping the clothing may be coated with an adhesive material.

[0287] The cutting device may be configured to include a cutting blade (836). The cutting blade (836) is configured to move upward when the cutting assembly (830) is operated to cut only the connecting band (B2). The cutting blade (836) is arranged between the first pressing portion (833) and the second pressing portion (834). Specifically, the cutting blade (836) is arranged between the first pressing portion (833) and the heating member (835), and is arranged adjacent to the first pressing portion (833). In particular, the cutting blade may be arranged in contact with a surface of the first pressing portion (833) facing the second pressing portion (834). That is, when the first pressing portion (833) presses the end-side band (B1) and the heating member (835) presses the end-side band (B1) and the connection-side band (B2), the end-side band (B1) is pressed against the protective plate body (841), but the connection-side band (B2) becomes more distant from the end-side band (B1) as it moves from the heating member (835) toward the first pressing portion (833). Therefore, the cutting blade (836) disposed adjacent to the first pressing portion (833) rises when the cutting assembly (830) operates to contact only the connection-side band (B2) and can cut the connection-side band (B2). At this time, the cutting blade (836) is formed sharp enough to cut the band (B) upon contact.

[0288] In addition, the cutting device may further include an auxiliary cutting blade (833c). The auxiliary cutting blade (833c) may be formed to protrude toward the cutting blade (836) by being provided in the first pressing portion (833). For example, the auxiliary cutting blade (833c) may be formed to protrude toward the inside of the band insertion hole (833b) and may be disposed adjacent to the cutting blade (836) so that when the cutting blade (836) rises, the connecting-side band (B2) may be cut in a scissor-like manner together with the cutting blade (836). That is, the auxiliary cutting blade (833c) contacts the upper surface of the connecting-side band (B2) and the cutting blade (836) contacts the lower surface of the connecting-side band (B2), and the auxiliary cutting blade (833c) and the cutting blade (836) intersect to cut the connecting-side band (B2).

[0289] The cutting assembly (830) is first raised only to a state where the driving device is driven so that the first pressing portion (833) contacts the protection plate (840) and temporarily fixes the end-side band (B1). Then, in this state, the connecting-side band (B2) is pulled, and the inlet roller driving motor (MB1) is driven in the reverse direction to pull the band (B) so that the connecting-side band (B2) is in a taut state. Here, the reverse driving of the inlet roller driving motor (MB1) means the opposite direction of the forward driving that moves the band (B) so that the band (B) wraps the clothing.

[0290] Next, the cutting assembly (830) is driven again by the driving device to rise a second time, and at this time, the second pressing part (834) and the heating member (835) sequentially come into contact with the protection plate (840), and then the cutting blade (836) comes into contact with the connecting side band (B2).

[0291] The distance between the first pressing portion (833) and the reference surface is arranged to be shorter than the distance between the second pressing portion (834) and the reference surface. That is, the vertical distance from the first pressing portion (833) to the first insertion groove (841a) is arranged to be shorter than the vertical distance from the second pressing portion (834) to the second insertion groove (841b). In addition, the vertical distance from the second pressing portion (834) to the second insertion groove (841b) is arranged to be shorter than the vertical distance from the joining protrusion (835a) of the heating member (835) to the protection plate (840). In addition, the vertical distance from the joining protrusion (835a) of the heating member (835) to the protection plate (840) is arranged to be shorter than the vertical distance from the upper end of the cutting blade (836) to the protection plate (840).

[0292] Specifically, the cutting assembly (830) may further include an assembly body (832) in which a pressing device, a joining device, and a cutting device are installed, and an assembly bracket (831) that secures the assembly body (832) to a conveyor support (412).

[0293] The assembly body (832) is formed in a shape into which a first pressing portion (833) and a second pressing portion (834) can be inserted, and may be provided in the form of a block, for example. The assembly body (832) is formed with a first pressing portion insertion groove (832b) into which the first pressing portion (833) is inserted with a first elastic member (837) therebetween, and a second pressing portion insertion groove into which the second pressing portion (834) is inserted with a second elastic member (838) therebetween. The first elastic member (837) is inserted into the first pressing portion insertion groove (832b) to elastically support between the assembly body (832) and the first pressing portion (833). When the cutting assembly (830) is further raised while the first pressing portion (833) is in contact with the protective plate (840), the first elastic member (837) is compressively deformed and elastically supports the first pressing portion (833). The second elastic member (838) is inserted into the second pressing portion insertion groove (832c) to elastically support between the assembly body (832) and the second pressing portion (834). When the cutting assembly (830) is further raised while the second pressing portion (834) is in contact with the protective plate (840), the second elastic member (838) is compressively deformed and elastically supports the second pressing portion (834).

[0294] In addition, the first pressing portion (833) and the second pressing portion (834) are each provided with a first slide hole (833a) and a second slide hole (834a) that are formed long in the vertical direction. A guide pin (835b) is inserted into the first slide hole (833a) and the second slide hole (834a) to move. The guide pin (835b) can be fixedly coupled to the assembly body (832).

[0295] The assembly body (832) is provided with a heating member insertion groove (832d) formed so that a heating member (835) is inserted between the first pressing member insertion groove (832b) and the second pressing member insertion groove (832c). In addition, the assembly body (832) is provided with a cutting blade insertion groove (832e) formed so that a cutting blade (836) is inserted between the first pressing member insertion groove (832b) and the heating member insertion groove (832d). At this time, the cutting blade insertion groove (832e) may be formed so as to be open toward the first pressing member insertion groove (832b), and the cutting blade (836) may be coupled to and fixed in the cutting blade insertion groove (832e).

[0296] This assembly body (832) is installed to be able to move up and down on the conveyor support (412) via the assembly bracket (831). The assembly bracket (831) is coupled to the conveyor support (412) and has a guide column (831a) that guides the movement of the assembly body (832). The guide column (831a) is formed to be long in the vertical direction and is provided in the assembly bracket (831) with at least one guide tube (832f) into which the guide column (831a) is inserted. The guide tube (832f) is provided integrally with the assembly body (832) and has a hollow shape so that the guide column (831a) is inserted into the inside and moves.

[0297] And, a driving device is installed in the assembly bracket (831). Specifically, a cutting assembly lifting motor (MB4) is installed in the assembly bracket (831), and when the cutting assembly lifting motor (MB4) is driven, an assembly driving gear (830a) installed in the cutting assembly lifting motor (MB4) rotates. The assembly driving gear (830a) meshes with an assembly driven gear (832a) provided in the assembly body (832), and when rotated, moves the assembly body (832) in the up-and-down direction together with the assembly driven gear (832a). For example, the assembly driving gear (830a) may be a pinion gear and the assembly driven gear (832a) may be a rack gear.

[0298] Additionally, the assembly bracket (831) may have an inclined support contact surface (831b) that comes into contact with the conveyor inclined support (121) when the conveyor (410) is rotated by the conveyor rotation unit (420) and is inclined at a predetermined angle relative to the ground. The inclined support contact surface (831b) may be the lower surface of the assembly bracket (831).

[0299]

[0300] Meanwhile, FIGS. 23a and 23b are drawings for explaining the process of the band paper moving for the first time and moving for the second time in a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 24a to 24c are drawings for explaining the process of joining and cutting the band paper in a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0301] The banding unit (800) operates the band supply unit (900) to connect the band (B), and is equipped with a band initial position detection sensor (S4) so ​​that the band (B) is drawn in to a predetermined length or more.

[0302] As shown in Fig. 23a, the band (B) moves through the second band guide hole (815a) during the first movement, then passes through the band insertion hole (833b) of the first pressing portion (833) and moves to the guide surface of the second lower guide (812), and moves to the band initial position detection sensor (S4).

[0303] And, when the upper guide part (820) of the band is connected to the lower guide part (810) of the band after the garment is folded, the band (B) moves a second time. As shown in Fig. 23b, the band (B) moves along the lower guide part (810) and the upper guide part (820) of the band to surround the garment, and then the end-side band (B1) is settled on the upper side of the connection-side band (B2) and can move to the band initial position detection sensor (S4). Accordingly, the cutting assembly (830) is placed on the opposite side of the side where the garment is placed based on the band (B).

[0304] Once the second movement of the band (B) is completed, the cutting assembly (830) can be operated.

[0305] Before operating the cutting assembly (830), as illustrated in FIG. 24a, the protection plate movement motor (MB3) is driven to prevent the cutting assembly (830) from damaging the clothing, and the protection plate (840) is moved to be positioned between the band (B) and the clothing. Accordingly, the protection plate (840), the end-side band (B1), the connection-side band (B2), and the cutting assembly (830) are sequentially arranged on the lower side of the clothing between a pair of conveyor belts (415).

[0306] Next, as illustrated in FIG. 24b, the cutting assembly lifting motor (MB4) is driven to first raise the cutting assembly (830). The cutting assembly (830) can first rise until the first pressing portion (833) is inserted into the first insertion groove (841a) of the protection plate (840) and presses the end-side band (B1). At the same time, the first elastic member (837) is compressed and deformed, and the guide pin (835b) can move along the first slide hole (833a).

[0307] In this state, only the first pressing portion (833) presses the protection plate (840), and the second pressing portion (834), the heating member (835), and the cutting blade (836) are separated from the protection plate (840). In addition, only the end-side band (B1) is temporarily fixed by the first pressing portion (833).

[0308] After the first rise of this cutting assembly (830), the inlet roller driving motor (MB1) is driven in the reverse direction so that the connecting side band (B2) is pulled so that the band (B) tightly wraps the clothing and becomes taut. That is, the inlet roller driving motor (MB1) can move the connecting side band (B2) by driving in the opposite direction to the direction in which the band (B) is supplied.

[0309] Accordingly, as shown in Fig. 24c, the end-side band (B1) is temporarily fixed by the first pressing portion (833), and the connection-side band (B2) moves to make the band (B) taut.

[0310] Next, as illustrated in FIG. 24d, the cutting assembly lifting motor (MB4) is driven to raise the cutting assembly (830) for the second time. When the cutting assembly (830) is raised, the second pressing portion (834) is first inserted into the second insertion groove (841b) of the protection plate (840) to temporarily fix the end-side band (B1) and the connection-side band (B2). In this state, the cutting assembly (830) is raised further so that the joining projection (835a) of the heating member (835) can contact the protection plate (840), and heat is provided to the band (B) to join the end-side band (B1) and the connection-side band (B2). In this state, the cutting assembly (830) is raised further so that the cutting blade (836) comes into contact with the connection-side band (B2) and only the connection-side band (B2) is cut. At this time, the band (B) is pulled taut and the first pressing part (833) only holds the end-side band (B1), so that the distance between the connection-side band (B2) and the end-side band (B1) increases as it moves toward the first pressing part (833). Therefore, the cutting blade (836) only contacts the connection-side band (B2) and can only cut the connection-side band (B2). At this time, the cutting blade (836) can also cut the connection-side band (B2) together with the auxiliary cutting blade (833c).

[0311] And, when the cutting assembly (830) rises, the first elastic member (837) is compressed and deformed, and after the second pressing portion (834) comes into contact with the protective plate (840), the first elastic member (837) and the second elastic member (838) are compressed and deformed, and the guide pin (835b) can move along the first slide hole (833a) and the second slide hole (834a).

[0312]

[0313] Meanwhile, FIGS. 26 and 27 illustrate block diagrams for explaining control of a garment treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0314] Referring to FIGS. 26 and 27, the control configuration of a garment treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention is described as follows.

[0315] The control unit (500) can control the loading unit (200), folding unit (300), unloading unit (400), banding unit (800), and band supply unit (900).

[0316] The control unit (500) is provided to control the operation of the garment treatment device (1) based on a user input received through an input unit (not shown in the drawing). The control unit (500) may be composed of a printed circuit board and components mounted on the printed circuit board. When the user selects a type of garment or a folding course through the input unit and inputs a control command such as an operation, the control unit (500) can control the operation of the garment treatment device (1) according to a preset algorithm.

[0317] Meanwhile, the control unit (500) is electrically connected to the input unit (not shown) to receive a user's control command, and is electrically connected to the display unit (710) and the alarm unit (720) to transmit information on the operating status of the garment treatment device (1) to the display unit (710) and the alarm unit (720) to control the transmission of the information to the user.

[0318] In addition, the control unit (500) controls a power conversion unit (510) that converts power input from an external power source (600) and supplies it to the loading unit (200), the folding unit (300), and the unloading unit (400), and a current detection unit (520) that detects current supplied from the power conversion unit (510) to the loading unit (200), the folding unit (300), and the unloading unit (400).

[0319] In addition, the control unit (500) may further include a memory (530) that stores information that is input in advance or input through an input unit (not shown), and may further include a timer (540) that can measure time.

[0320] Meanwhile, the control unit (500) can be electrically or signally connected to the loading unit (200), folding unit (300), and unloading unit (400).

[0321] For example, the control unit (500) can transmit a driving control signal to the loading unit motor (ML) of the loading unit (200). In addition, the control unit (500) can receive signals from the clip position detection sensors (SL1, SL2, SL3) and the clothing detection sensor (SC) of the loading unit (200) regarding the position of the clip assembly (220) and whether clothing remains in the loading unit (200).

[0322] In addition, the control unit (500) can transmit a driving control signal to a plurality of motors (MC1, MC2, MC3, MC4, MB1, MB2, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M8, M9, M10, M11, M12) of the folding unit (300). In addition, although not shown, the control unit (500) can receive a signal from a sensor provided in the folding unit (300) as to whether the loading plate (310), the first folding arm (320), the second folding arm (330), the first guide arm (340), the second guide arm (350), the first folding bar (360), the second folding bar (370), and the folding plate (380) are operating at the correct positions.

[0323] Due to this configuration, the control unit (500) can determine whether the clothing (C) passes through, and can perform hem folding, vertical folding, or horizontal folding on the clothing (C).

[0324] In addition, the control unit (500) can transmit a drive control signal to the conveyor drive motor (MU), conveyor rotation motor (MU1), and bracket movement motor (MU3) of the unloading unit (400). In addition, although not shown, the control unit (500) can receive a signal from the conveyor horizontal detection unit (S3) provided in the unloading unit (400) and the conveyor inclination detection unit (S2) provided in the frame unit (100) as to whether the conveyor (410) is arranged parallel to the ground or inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the ground.

[0325] Additionally, the control unit (500) can transmit a drive control signal to the plate movement motor (MU2) of the unloading unit (400).

[0326] In addition, the control unit (500) can transmit a driving control signal to the inlet roller driving motor (MB1) of the banding unit (800) and receive a signal regarding the position of the band (B) from the band initial position detection sensor (S4).

[0327] Additionally, the control unit (500) can transmit a drive control signal to the upper guide rotation motor (MB2), the protection plate movement motor (MB3), and the cutting assembly elevation motor (MB4) of the banding unit (800).

[0328] In addition, the control unit (500) can transmit a drive control signal to the supply roller drive motor (MS) of the band paper supply unit (900), and can transmit a signal regarding the presence or absence of the band paper (B) from the band paper detection sensor (S1).

[0329] The specific control contents of the control unit (500) in the present invention will be described later.

[0330]

[0331] FIGS. 8 to 13 are drawings for explaining a process of folding clothes in a clothes treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 14 to 25 are drawings for explaining a process of wrapping clothes with band paper in a clothes treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining a control method of a clothes treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0332] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 28, a method for controlling a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention is described as follows.

[0333] A control method of a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a preparation step, a loading step (S200), a folding step (S300), a banding step (S400), and an unloading step (S500).

[0334] In the preparation stage, the band (B) is connected to the banding part (800), and the process may include a step (S110) of determining whether the band (B) needs to be connected to the banding part (800), a step (S120) of determining whether the band (B) is exhausted, a step (S130) of inserting a band cartridge, and a step (S140) of connecting the band.

[0335] First, a step (S110) is performed to check whether a band (B) needs to be connected to the banding section (800). The band (B) must be inserted into the banding section (800) at least to a predetermined length before the folding step (S300) of folding the garment. Only when the band (B) is inserted and connected to the banding section (800) to a predetermined length can the folding step (S300) be followed by the banding step (S400).

[0336] In step S110, it is checked whether the band (B) is detected by the band initial position detection sensor (S4), and if the band (B) is detected, it is determined that the band (B) is connected to the banding part (800). That is, if the band (B) is detected by the band initial position detection sensor (S4), it is determined that the band (B) is inserted into the banding part (800) at least to a predetermined length, and it is determined that the band connection is not necessary, and the loading step (S200) is performed.

[0337] And, if the band (B) is not detected by the band initial position detection sensor (S4), it is determined that the band (B) is inserted to a length less than a predetermined length or that the band (B) is not connected to the banding portion (800). And, since it is determined that the band (B) needs to be connected to the banding portion (800), a step (S120) of determining whether the band (B) is exhausted is performed.

[0338] The step (S120) for determining whether the band paper (B) is exhausted checks whether the band paper (B) is detected by the band paper detection sensor (S1), and if the band paper (B) is detected by the band paper detection sensor (S1), it is determined that the band paper (B) in the band paper cartridge (920) is not exhausted, and the band paper connection step (S140) is performed.

[0339] And, if the band (B) is not detected by the band detection sensor (S1), it is determined that the band (B) in the band cartridge (920) is exhausted, and the band cartridge insertion step (S130) is performed.

[0340] The band cartridge insertion step (S130) is a step for replacing the band cartridge (920), and the band cartridge (920) placed inside the cartridge case (910) can be replaced with a new one to connect the band cartridge (B) to the band cartridge supply roller (930).

[0341] In the band connection step (S140), the band (B) is connected to the banding part (800).

[0342] In the band connection step (S140), the control unit (500) operates the conveyor support unit (430) so that the conveyor (410) can rotate at any time when the conveyor (410) is parallel to the ground through the conveyor horizontal detection unit (S3). Specifically, the bracket movement motor (MU3) is driven to separate the support bracket (431) from the second conveyor shaft (414).

[0343] Next, the control unit (500) operates the conveyor rotation unit (420) to rotate the conveyor (410) at a predetermined angle relative to the ground. At this time, the control unit (500) operates the conveyor rotation unit (420) until a signal is input to the conveyor incline detection unit (S2).

[0344] Next, the control unit (500) drives the supply roller drive motor (MS) and the inlet roller drive motor (MB1) to initially move the band paper (B). Specifically, the band paper (B) moves from the exit of the take-out guide (940) to the inlet of the inlet guide (813), then moves along the first band paper guide hole (813a) and the second band paper guide hole (815a), passes through the band paper insertion hole (833b), and moves along the guide surface of the second lower guide (812). Then, when the band paper (B) is detected by the band paper initial position detection sensor (S4), the operation of the supply roller drive motor (MS) and the inlet roller drive motor (MB1) is stopped.

[0345] Next, the control unit (500) operates the conveyor rotation unit (420) and drives the supply roller drive motor (MS) to rotate the conveyor (410) parallel to the ground. At this time, the control unit (500) operates the conveyor rotation unit (420) until a signal is input to the conveyor horizontal detection unit (S3).

[0346] Next, the control unit (500) operates the conveyor support unit (430). Specifically, it drives the bracket movement motor (MU3) to move the support bracket (431) so that the support bracket (431) supports the second conveyor shaft (414).

[0347]

[0348] In the loading step (S200), clothes are introduced into the interior of the clothes processing device (1).

[0349] In the loading step (S200), when the clothing enters the gripping position, the control unit (500) operates the clip assembly (220) to grip the clothing, and moves the clip assembly (220) while the clothing is gripped to transfer the clothing to the loading plate (310).

[0350] Specifically, when the clothing enters the gripping position, the control unit (500) confirms that the clothing (C) has entered the gripping position through a clip sensor (not shown), and when it is confirmed that the clothing (C) has entered the gripping position, the control unit operates the electromagnetic driving unit so that the clip assembly (220) closes and automatically grips the clothing (C).

[0351] Meanwhile, another method in which the user operates the aforementioned electromagnetic driving member through an input means such as an operation start button, a touch screen, etc. after the user inserts the clothing (C) into the grip position inside the clip assembly (220) may also be applied.

[0352] When the gripping of the garment is completed at the first position corresponding to the initial position, the control unit (500) controls the clip assembly (220) to move backward a predetermined distance while gripping the garment, thereby pulling the garment into the interior of the garment handling device (1) and moving it to the second position corresponding to the loading position on the upper surface of the loading plate (310), and when the movement to the second position is completed, the gripping is released.

[0353] That is, when the gripping of the clothing (C) is completed through the closure of the clip assembly (220), the operation of the loading motor (ML) is initiated, and the clip assembly (220) is moved to a second position further rearward than the first position described above and then stopped.

[0354] Next, the control unit (500) controls the clip assembly (220) to move to the third position. That is, the clip assembly (220) releases its grip on the clothing, moves to the third position, which is further rearward than the second position, and then stops.

[0355] Meanwhile, the clothing treatment device (1) of the present invention can determine whether the length of the clothing is longer than a predetermined length through a clothing detection sensor (SC), and can perform a hem folding function if the length of the clothing is longer than the predetermined length.

[0356] Specifically, the control unit (500) can check whether the clip assembly (220) has reached the third position through the stop position detection sensor (SL3), and if it is confirmed that the clip assembly (220) has reached the third position, stop the loading unit motor (ML) and check whether there is clothing in the inlet unit (210) through the clothing detection sensor (SC).

[0357] At this time, if the clothing detection sensor (SC) detects that clothing remains in the inlet section (210), the control unit (500) can perform the folding step (S300). In addition, the folding step (S300) can include a hem folding step, a vertical folding step, and a horizontal folding step.

[0358] That is, when the length of the clothing is greater than a predetermined length, when the clip assembly (220) releases the grip of the clothing, the front end of the clothing may be placed on the loading plate (310), but the rear end of the clothing may still remain in the inlet portion (210). Therefore, when the control unit (500) detects that the clothing remains in the inlet portion (210) by the clothing detection sensor (SC), it may determine that the length of the clothing is greater than a preset hem folding length (L), and may perform a hem folding step. Here, the hem folding length (L) may be set shorter than the shortest distance from the front end of the clothing to the inlet portion (210). This is to prevent the hem from coming out again if the length of the hem is too short after hem folding, and to fold it with a predetermined length of leeway.

[0359] Meanwhile, according to an embodiment, it is also possible to move the loading plate (310) on which the garment is placed a predetermined distance before the hem folding step to facilitate hem folding. That is, the control unit (500) can control the conveyor (410) to move the loading plate (310) forward or backward a predetermined distance by operating the conveyor drive motor (MU). This is to prevent the garment from being wrinkled while being lowered onto the loading plate (310) or from having tension applied to the garment due to a height difference between the inlet (210) and the loading plate (310), making it difficult to hem the garment to an accurate size.

[0360] On the other hand, if the clothing detection sensor (SC) detects that there is no clothing in the inlet section (210), the hem folding step can be omitted and the vertical folding step can be performed.

[0361]

[0362] In the hem folding step, if the length of the clothing being introduced is longer than a predetermined length, the clothing can be folded by creating a folding line along a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the clothing is introduced.

[0363] In the hem folding step, the clothing is fixed through the first guide arm (340) and the second guide arm (350), and the hem of the clothing can be folded by pushing the clothing using the first folding arm (320) and the second folding arm (330).

[0364] First, the control unit (500) can operate the fifth movement motor (M5) and the sixth movement motor (M6) to move the first guide arm (340) to a preset bottom folding guide position. In addition, the control unit (500) can operate the seventh movement motor (M7) and the eighth movement motor (M8) to move the second guide arm (350) to a preset bottom folding guide position. At this time, the first guide arm (340) and the second guide arm (350) can be positioned facing each other.

[0365] Here, the term "hem fold" refers to folding along a vertical reference line based on the direction of movement (direction of movement) of the garment when the length of the garment is longer than a certain length. The term "perpendicular to the direction of movement of the garment" does not necessarily mean that the line of movement of the garment and the fold line are at a perfect 90 degrees, but includes a margin of error of 0 to 30 degrees.

[0366] Next, the control unit (500) can operate the first guide chain drive motor (MC3) and the second guide chain drive motor (MC4). At this time, the chain assembly (343, 353) can be extended in length while being unfolded, and can be extended in length to a length that can be placed on the upper side of the clothing and press the upper side of the clothing. At this time, the control unit (500) can operate the sixth movement motor (M6) and the eighth movement motor (M8) to move the first guide chain housing (341) and the second guide chain housing (351) downward. Accordingly, the chain assembly (343) of the first guide arm (340) and the chain assembly (353) of the second guide arm (350) can press the clothing with a predetermined pressure while descending. Accordingly, the clothing can be supported by the first guide arm (340) and the second guide arm (350), and the hem folding position can be guided.

[0367] Meanwhile, the control unit (500) can operate the first movement motor (M1) and the second movement motor (M2) to move the first folding arm (320) to a preset bottom folding position. In addition, the control unit (500) can operate the third movement motor (M3) and the fourth movement motor (M4) to move the second folding arm (330) to a preset bottom folding position. At this time, the first folding arm (320) and the second folding arm (330) can be arranged in parallel positions.

[0368] Next, the control unit (500) can operate the first chain drive motor (MC1) and the second chain drive motor (MC2). At this time, the control unit (500) operates the first chain drive motor (MC1) and the second chain drive motor (MC2) at least after the chain assemblies (343, 353) of the first guide arm (340) and the second guide arm (350) are extended in length.

[0369] At this time, the chain assembly (322, 333) is extended in length as it unfolds, and can be extended to a length capable of pressing the clothing spanning the inlet portion (210) and the loading plate (310). Accordingly, the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330) can press the clothing with a predetermined pressure along the direction in which the lengths thereof are extended. Accordingly, the clothing is pushed by the first folding arm (320) and the second folding arm (330) while being supported by the first guide arm (340) and the second guide arm (350), and the hem is folded.

[0370]

[0371] In the vertical folding stage, after the hem folding stage, the garment can be folded by creating a folding line along the direction in which the garment is introduced.

[0372] In the vertical folding step, the clothing can be fixed through the first folding arm (320) and the second folding arm (330), and the vertical line of the clothing can be folded using the first folding bar (360) and the second folding bar (370).

[0373] First, when the bottom folding step has been performed, the control unit (500) can continuously operate the first chain drive motor (MC1) and the second chain drive motor (MC2) to further extend the length of the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330). In this case, the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330) can be extended to their maximum lengths.

[0374] And, while the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330) are being lengthened, the control unit (500) operates the first guide chain driving motor (MC3), the second guide chain driving motor (MC4), the sixth movement motor (M6), and the eighth movement motor (M8) to remove the chain assembly (343) of the first guide arm (340) and the chain assembly (353) of the second guide arm (350) from the clothing. At this time, the motor operating directions of the first guide chain driving motor (MC3), the second guide chain driving motor (MC4), the sixth movement motor (M6), and the eighth movement motor (M8) are opposite to the operating directions of the first guide chain driving motor (MC3), the second guide chain driving motor (MC4), the sixth movement motor (M6), and the eighth movement motor (M8) in the hem folding step.

[0375] Meanwhile, in the case where the vertical folding step is performed directly without performing the bottom folding step, the control unit (500) operates only the first chain driving motor (MC1) and the second chain driving motor (MC2) without operating the first guide chain driving motor (MC3), the second guide chain driving motor (MC4), the sixth movement motor (M6), and the eighth movement motor (M8), thereby extending the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330) to the maximum length.

[0376] Meanwhile, after the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330) are extended to their maximum lengths, the control unit (500) can operate the first movement motor (M1) and the third movement motor (M3) as needed to adjust the gap between the first folding arm (320) and the second folding arm (330). At this time, the first folding arm (320) and the second folding arm (330) can slide along the second direction. For example, the first folding arm (320) and the second folding arm (330) can move closer or farther apart symmetrically and simultaneously. As another example, the first folding arm (320) or the second folding arm (330) can also move independently. Therefore, the folding width of the clothing can be adjusted by adjusting the gap between the first folding arm (320) and the second folding arm (330).

[0377] After the gap between the first folding arm (320) and the second folding arm (330) is adjusted, the control unit (500) can operate the second movement motor (M2) and the fourth movement motor (M4) to control the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330) to press and support the clothing. At this time, the control unit (500) operates the second movement motor (M2) and the fourth movement motor (M4) to cause the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330) to move downward. Accordingly, the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330) can press the clothing with a predetermined pressure while descending. Accordingly, the clothing can be supported by the first folding arm (320) and the second folding arm (330), and the vertical folding position can be guided.

[0378] Here, a vertical fold refers to folding along a reference line parallel to the direction of movement of the garment. Parallel to the direction of movement of the garment does not necessarily mean that the line of movement of the garment and the fold line are perfectly aligned at 0 degrees, but rather encompasses a margin of error of 0 to 30 degrees.

[0379] Meanwhile, in a state where the garment is supported by the first folding arm (320) and the second folding arm (330), the sleeve of the garment may be lowered by gravity and may be free from the loading plate (310). Alternatively, in a case where a protruding projection (311) is formed on the loading plate (310) (see FIG. 17), the left and right ends of the garment or the sleeve may be hung on the protruding projection (311). In this state, the control unit (500) may control the movement of the first folding bar (360) and the second folding bar (370) so that the first bar body (361) and the second bar body (371) support the sleeve of the garment. That is, the control unit (500) can operate the ninth movement motor (M9), the tenth movement motor (M10), the eleventh movement motor (M11), and the twelfth movement motor (M12) to move the first folding bar (360) and the second folding bar (370) to a position where the first bar body (361) and the second bar body (371) come into contact with the sleeve of the clothing.

[0380] Thereafter, the control unit (500) can operate the 10th movement motor (M10) and the 12th movement motor (M12) to move the first bar body (361) and the second bar body (371) upward. With this configuration, the sleeves of the clothing can be lifted, thereby creating a reference line for vertical folding on the clothing.

[0381] Next, the control unit (500) operates the first bar rotation motor (MB1) and the second bar rotation motor (MB2) so that the first bar main body (361) and the second bar main body (371) rotate to shake off (or push out) the sleeves of the clothing and complete the vertical folding of the clothing. Meanwhile, the rotation of the first bar main body (361) and the second bar main body (371) may be performed simultaneously, but it is preferable that the first bar main body (361) and the second bar main body (371) rotate at a predetermined time interval. This is to prevent the first bar main body (361) and the second bar main body (371) from colliding with each other while rotating.

[0382] After the rotation of the first folding bar (360) and the second folding bar (370) is completed, a horizontal folding step can be performed.

[0383]

[0384] In the horizontal folding stage, after the vertical folding stage, the garment can be folded by creating a folding line along a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the garment is introduced.

[0385] In the horizontal folding step, the folding plate (380) is rotated through the first folding arm (320) and the second folding arm (330), and the clothing can be folded as the folding plate (380) rotates.

[0386] Here, a horizontal fold refers to folding along a perpendicular reference line relative to the direction of movement (intake direction) of the garment. The perpendicularity to the direction of movement of the garment does not necessarily mean that the line of movement of the garment and the fold line are perfectly aligned at 90 degrees, but includes a margin of error of 0 to 30 degrees.

[0387] First, the control unit (500) raises the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330), and contracts the lengths of the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330). That is, the control unit (500) can operate the second movement motor (M2) and the fourth movement motor (M4) to raise the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330), and operate the first chain drive motor (MC1) and the second chain drive motor (MC2) to contract the lengths of the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330). At this time, the operating directions of the second movement motor (M2), the fourth movement motor (M4), the first chain drive motor (MC1), and the second chain drive motor (MC2) are opposite to the operating directions in the vertical folding stage. In addition, the control unit (500) can cause the length to be shortened until the front end of the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the front end of the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330) are positioned closer to the front of the garment processing device (1) than the front end of the folding plate (380).

[0388] Thereafter, the control unit (500) operates the second movement motor (M2) and the fourth movement motor (M4) to lower the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330) to a predetermined horizontal folding preparation height (h3). At this time, the height from the ground to the horizontal folding preparation height (h3) may be smaller than the height at which the folding plate (380) is arranged based on the ground. That is, the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330) are lowered closer to the ground than the folding plate (380).

[0389] Accordingly, the leading end of the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the leading end of the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330) are positioned forward and lower than the end of the folding plate (380).

[0390] Meanwhile, depending on the embodiment, the transverse folding step may further include a step of guiding the transverse folding position through the first guide arm (340) and the second guide arm (350).

[0391] For example, the control unit (500) can operate the fifth movement motor (M5) and the sixth movement motor (M6) to move the first guide arm (340) to a preset horizontal folding guide position. In addition, the control unit (500) can operate the seventh movement motor (M7) and the eighth movement motor (M8) to move the second guide arm (350) to a preset horizontal folding guide position. At this time, the first guide arm (340) and the second guide arm (350) can be positioned facing each other.

[0392] Next, the control unit (500) can operate the first guide chain driving motor (MC3) and the second guide chain driving motor (MC4). At this time, the chain assembly (343, 353) can be extended in length while being unfolded, and can be extended in length to a length that can be placed on the upper side of the clothing and press the upper side of the clothing. At this time, the control unit (500) can operate the sixth movement motor (M6) and the eighth movement motor (M8) to move the first guide chain housing (341) and the second guide chain housing (351) downward. Accordingly, the chain assembly (343) of the first guide arm (340) and the chain assembly (353) of the second guide arm (350) can press the clothing with a predetermined pressure while descending. Accordingly, the clothing can be supported by the first guide arm (340) and the second guide arm (350), and the horizontal folding position can be guided. In this case, the horizontal fold lines of the clothing become clearer, and the clothing can be folded neatly.

[0393] Next, the control unit (500) operates the first chain drive motor (MC1) and the second chain drive motor (MC2) to extend the length of the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330). Accordingly, the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330) extend in length along the first direction. Then, the control unit (500) operates the second movement motor (M2) and the fourth movement motor (M4) to move the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330) upward to a predetermined plate turning height (h4). Here, the plate turning height (h4) is higher than the horizontal folding preparation height (h3). At this time, the length extension of the chain assembly (323, 333) and the upward movement of the chain assembly (323, 333) may be performed simultaneously, or the length extension and upward movement may be performed alternately. In addition, after the chain assembly (323, 333) is extended to a predetermined length, the length extension and upward movement may be performed simultaneously.

[0394] Accordingly, the folding plate (380) can be rotated and turned over by the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330) to fold the clothing.

[0395] After the folding plate (380) is rotated and the horizontal folding is performed, the control unit (500) can return the first folding arm (320), the second folding arm (330), the first guide arm (340), and the second guide arm (350) to their original positions.

[0396] For example, the control unit (500) raises the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330), and contracts the length of the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330). That is, the control unit (500) can operate the second movement motor (M2) and the fourth movement motor (M4) to raise the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330), and operate the first chain drive motor (MC1) and the second chain drive motor (MC2) to contract the length of the chain assembly (323) of the first folding arm (320) and the chain assembly (333) of the second folding arm (330) until the length becomes minimal. In addition, the control unit (500) can operate the first movement motor (M1) and the third movement motor (M3) to make the distance between the first chain housing (321) and the second chain housing (331) become the greatest. Accordingly, the garment handling device (1) of the present invention can maximize the space for unloading garments by minimizing the volume of the first folding arm (320) and the second folding arm (330) after horizontal folding and increasing the distance between the first folding arm (320) and the second folding arm (330).

[0397] And, the control unit (500) raises the chain assembly (343) of the first guide arm (340) and the chain assembly (353) of the second guide arm (350), and contracts the lengths of the chain assembly (343) of the first guide arm (340) and the chain assembly (353) of the second guide arm (350). That is, the control unit (500) can operate the sixth movement motor (M6) and the eighth movement motor (M8) to raise the chain assembly (343) of the first guide arm (340) and the chain assembly (353) of the second guide arm (350), and operate the first guide chain drive motor (MC3) and the second guide chain drive motor (MC4) to contract the lengths of the chain assembly (343) of the first guide arm (340) and the chain assembly (353) of the second guide arm (350) until they become minimal.

[0398] Meanwhile, when the first folding arm (320) and the second folding arm (330) are length-contracted, the folding plate (380) is rotated by the restoring force of the torsion spring and returns to its original position.

[0399]

[0400] Meanwhile, the folded clothing is placed on a conveyor (410), and in this state, the banding step (S400) can be operated.

[0401] In the banding stage (S400), folded clothing is tied with a band (B) to provide a luxurious feel.

[0402] The banding step (S400) may include a banding preparation step, a band paper supply step, a band paper cutting and bonding preparation step, a band paper cutting and bonding step, and an unloading preparation step.

[0403] In the banding preparation stage, the control unit (500) can connect the band upper guide part (820) to the band lower guide part (810). Specifically, the control unit (500) drives the upper guide rotation motor (MB2) to rotate the band upper guide part (820) around the motor shaft, unfold it from the upper structure (150) of the frame part (100), and arrange it to cross the internal operating space. That is, the band upper guide part (820) is arranged perpendicular to the ground. At this time, a position alignment protrusion (812c) is inserted into the position alignment groove (823) so that the band upper guide part (820) and the band lower guide part (810) are stably connected.

[0404] Then, when the band upper guide part (820) and the band lower guide part (810) are connected, the band supply step is performed.

[0405] In the band paper supply stage, the control unit (500) drives the supply roller driving motor (MS) and the input roller driving motor (MB1) to move the band paper (B) for the second time. Accordingly, the end-side band paper (B1) moves along the guide surface of the second lower guide (812), the guide surface of the band paper upper guide part (820), and the guide surface of the first lower guide (811) to wrap the clothing, and then moves back toward the second lower guide (812). Then, when the control unit (500) detects the band paper (B) at the band paper initial position detection sensor (S4), it stops the driving of the supply roller driving motor (MS) and the input roller driving motor (MB1). The band paper (B) wraps the clothing and some of it overlaps in the vertical direction, and some of it overlaps the end-side band paper (B1) on the upper side of the connection-side band paper (B2).

[0406] After the band (B) moves a second time, the cutting and bonding preparation steps for the band are performed.

[0407] In the cutting and bonding preparation stage of the band, the control unit (500) drives the protection plate movement motor (MB3) to move the protection plate (840) between the first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812). At this time, the protection plate (840) is placed between the clothing and the overlapping band (B).

[0408] In the cutting and bonding step of the band, the control unit (500) first drives the cutting assembly (830) to fix the end-side band (B1), then drives the inlet roller driving motor (MB1) to pull the band (B), and then drives the cutting assembly (830) for the second time to bond and then cut the band (B).

[0409] First, the control unit (500) drives the cutting assembly lifting motor (MB4) to raise the assembly body (832), and the first pressing unit (833) applies pressure to the protection plate (840) to fix the end band (B1) to the protection plate (840).

[0410] Next, the control unit (500) drives the inlet roller drive motor (MB1) in the reverse direction to tighten or press the band (B) against the clothing, and pull the band (B) taut. At this time, the control unit (500) senses the current of the inlet roller drive motor (MB1), and when the load increases, it recognizes that the band (B) is taut, and can stop driving the inlet roller drive motor (MB1).

[0411] The control unit (500) drives the cutting assembly (830) secondarily while stopping the operation of the input roller drive motor (MB1).

[0412] Specifically, the control unit (500) drives the cutting assembly lifting motor (MB4) to raise the assembly body (832), and the second pressing portion (834) presses the protection plate (840) with a force to fix the end-side band (B1) and the connection-side band (B2) to the protection plate (840). At this time, the first pressing portion (833) and the second pressing portion (834) cause the end-side band (B1) and the connection-side band (B2) to become further apart from each other as they move from the second pressing portion (834) to the first pressing portion (833). In this way, the end-side band (B1) and the connection-side band (B2) are fixed in position to the protection plate (840).

[0413] In this state, the assembly body (832) rises further so that the heating member (835) comes into contact with the band (B) and joins the end-side band (B1) and the connection-side band (B2).

[0414] Next, the assembly body (832) rises further so that the cutting blade (836) cuts the connecting-side band (B2). At this time, the cutting blade (836) can cut the connecting-side band (B2) together with the auxiliary cutting blade (833c). In addition, the end-side band (B1) and the connecting-side band (B2) are spaced apart from each other by the first pressing portion (833) at the portions adjacent to the first pressing portion (833), so that when the cutting blade (836) rises, only the connecting-side band (B2) can be cut.

[0415] Next, the control unit (500) drives the cutting assembly lifting motor (MB4) in the reverse direction to lower it to the original position and release the fixing of the band (B).

[0416] Next, the unloading preparation step is performed. In the unloading preparation step, the control unit (500) moves the protection plate to its original position and rotates the upper guide part of the band to its original position.

[0417] First, the control unit (500) drives the protection plate movement motor (MB3) to move the protection plate (840) back between the first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812). That is, the control unit (500) moves the protection plate (840) into the interior of the conveyor belt (415).

[0418] Next, the control unit (500) drives the upper guide rotation motor (MB2) to rotate the band upper guide part (820) to its original position and fold it toward the upper structure (150). The band upper guide part (820) rotates to be placed parallel to the ground, providing a space for unloading clothing.

[0419]

[0420] Meanwhile, in the unloading stage, the clothes can be transported in a folded state to make it easy for the user to retrieve them.

[0421] In the unloading step (S500), the control unit (500) can transport the clothing wrapped in a band (B) and placed on the conveyor (410) to a position easily accessible by the user's hand.

[0422] For example, in the unloading step (S500), the control unit (500) operates the conveyor support unit (430) so that the conveyor (410) can rotate at any time. Specifically, the bracket movement motor (MU3) is driven to separate the support bracket (431) from the second conveyor shaft (414).

[0423] Next, the control unit (500) operates the conveyor rotation unit (420) to rotate the conveyor (410) at a predetermined angle relative to the ground. At this time, the control unit (500) operates the conveyor rotation unit (420) until a signal is input to the conveyor incline detection unit (S2).

[0424] Next, the control unit (500) can operate the conveyor drive motor (MU) to move the packed clothing to the unloading plate (440) by the transport movement of the conveyor (410).

[0425] Next, the control unit (500) operates the plate movement motor (MU2) to move the unloading plate (440) forward, thereby moving the packed clothing to a position easily accessible to the user's hand.

[0426] As a result, as shown in Fig. 25, after being folded by the folding part (300) of the garment processing device (1), the band can be wound around the garment along a direction intersecting the folding line.

[0427] Therefore, according to the present invention, a packaging effect is provided by banding folded clothing (C) with a band to maintain the folded shape, and there is an effect that allows the user to feel a sense of luxury.

[0428]

[0429] Although the present invention has been described in detail through specific examples, this is for the purpose of specifically explaining the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is clear that the present invention can be modified or improved by a person having ordinary knowledge in the relevant field within the technical spirit of the present invention.

[0430] All simple modifications or changes of the present invention fall within the scope of the present invention, and the specific scope of protection of the present invention will be made clear by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A frame part that forms an external skeleton and has a support plate, on which clothing is placed on the inside; A loading section coupled to the front of the above frame section and into which clothing is introduced; A folding unit arranged at the rear side of the loading unit and folding the clothing introduced into the loading unit from the upper side of the support plate; and A banding section that wraps the clothing by placing a band around the clothing, at least part of which is installed on the lower side of the support plate and folded by the folding section and placed on the upper side of the support plate; A garment processing device comprising:

2. In paragraph 1, The above frame part, A band lower guide part installed on the above support plate and positioned on the lower side of the clothing and into which the band is introduced; and A band upper guide part installed on an upper structure spaced upward from the above support plate, connected to the band lower guide part, and having the clothing placed on the inside; A garment processing device comprising:

3. In paragraph 2, The upper guide part of the above band is, A garment handling device rotatably coupled to the above upper structure.

4. In paragraph 3, The upper guide part of the above band is, A garment processing device characterized in that it is arranged in a folded state toward the upper structure by rotating or is arranged to be connected to the lower guide part of the band while forming a predetermined angle with the support plate.

5. In paragraph 2, The lower guide part of the above band is, A first lower guide and a second lower guide that guide the movement of the band and are spaced apart along the direction of movement of the band; and A garment processing device comprising a cutting assembly installed between the first lower guide and the second lower guide and configured to join and cut the band.

6. In paragraph 5, The above banding part, Further comprising a protective plate that moves between the clothing and the band before the cutting assembly operates to prevent contact between the cutting assembly and the clothing; The above protective plate, A garment processing device characterized in that it retreats between the garment and the band after the cutting assembly operation.

7. In paragraph 6, It further includes a conveyor installed in the frame section to transport clothing in the front-back direction and having a lower guide section of the band; The conveyor comprises a pair of conveyor belts spaced apart from each other with the lower guide portion of the band therebetween; A garment processing device characterized in that the above protection plate is arranged inside the conveyor belt and moves between the first lower guide and the second lower guide before the cutting assembly operates.

8. In paragraph 5, The above cutting assembly, assembly body; and Each of the first pressing portion and the second pressing portion is inserted into the insertion groove of the assembly body with the first elastic member and the second elastic member interposed therebetween; A clothing processing device characterized in that the end of the first pressing part is positioned closer than the end of the second pressing part based on the reference surface on which the clothing is placed.

9. In paragraph 8, The above band is, When the parts that are arranged to overlap while wrapping the above clothing are called the end-side band and the connecting-side band, after joining, only the connecting-side band is cut, The above cutting assembly, A heating member that is coupled to the assembly body and applies heat to join the end-side band and the connection-side band; and It further includes a cutting blade that is coupled to the above assembly body and cuts the connecting side band; A clothing processing device in which the end of the heating member is positioned closer than the end of the cutting blade based on the above reference surface.

10. In paragraph 9, The above cutting assembly, During the first movement of the above assembly body, the first pressing part supports the end-side band, A clothing processing device in which the cutting assembly joins and cuts the band during the second movement of the assembly body.

11. In paragraph 10, The above banding part, Further comprising a pair of band paper supply rollers for moving the band paper and a supply roller drive motor for driving the band paper supply rollers; The above supply roller drive motor, Move the band so that the band wraps around the clothing by driving in the forward direction, A garment processing device that moves the band in the opposite direction by driving in the reverse direction before the second movement after the first movement of the above assembly body.

12. In paragraph 1, A band paper supply unit that supplies the band paper to the above banding unit; A garment processing device further comprising a conveyor that is rotatably installed on the frame portion to transport the garment in a forward and backward direction, and on which at least a portion of the banding portion is installed.

13. In paragraph 12, The above band supply unit is, A garment processing device that moves the band to the banding section when the conveyor is rotated and positioned to form a predetermined angle with the ground.

14. In paragraph 12, A garment processing device further comprising a conveyor support unit movably installed on the frame portion and movably supporting the conveyor or being separated from the conveyor.

15. In paragraph 12, The above band supply unit is, A garment treatment device comprising a cartridge case installed in the frame section and having a replaceable band cartridge installed therein to supply the band cartridge.

16. A frame part that forms an external skeleton and has a support plate, on which clothing is placed on the inside; A loading section coupled to the front of the above support plate and into which clothing is introduced; A folding section for folding the clothing introduced into the loading section from the upper side of the support plate; A banding part installed in the above frame part and arranging a band around the garment folded by the folding part; and A band paper supply unit installed on the lower side of the above support plate and supplying the band paper to the above banding unit; A garment processing device comprising:

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