Clothes care apparatus

Abstract

This clothes care apparatus comprises: a main cabinet for caring for clothes; a sub-cabinet connected to the main cabinet and storing the clothes cared in the main cabinet; a connection hole for connecting the main cabinet and the sub-cabinet to form a circulation flow path; and a damper device provided in the connection hole. The damper device comprises: a damper cover which is provided in the connection hole and to which a fine dust filter is mounted; a sterilization lamp which is mounted inside the damper cover and sterilizes the air circulated through the connection hole and the fine dust filter; and a reflective plate which is mounted inside the damper cover and provided to have a reflective surface, wherein the reflective surface reflects ultraviolet rays emitted from the sterilization lamp and has a curvature structure.

Description

Garment manager

[0001] The disclosed invention relates to a clothing manager including a clothing storage room capable of storing clothing.

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

[0003] Typically, a garment management system comprises a garment management room, a storage space for garments, and a machine room, located below the room, containing a steam generator or hot air supply device for refreshing the garments, such as wrinkle removal, deodorization, and static electricity removal. The garment management room and the machine room may be separated by a partition. A circulation room, including a fan for circulating air within the room, may be located above the room.

[0004] A garment care device may include a blower designed to circulate air to remove dust or foreign substances attached to garments. The blower may induce air circulation between the space housing the garments and a passage formed within the blower. A filter may be installed in the area where air flows into the passage of the blower from the garment care room to filter out foreign substances.

[0005] One aspect of the disclosed invention provides a clothing manager including a clothing storage room capable of storing managed clothing in a clothing management room.

[0006] Additionally, a clothing manager is provided to ensure air circulation in the clothing management room and clothing storage room.

[0007] Additionally, we provide a clothing management device that can sterilize and deodorize the air in the clothing management room.

[0008] Additionally, we provide a clothing manager that can control the humidity in the clothing management room.

[0009] Additionally, we provide a clothing manager that can remove dust from the clothing storage room.

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

[0011] According to one embodiment of the disclosed invention, a clothing manager includes a main cabinet for managing clothing, a sub-cabinet connected to the main cabinet and storing clothing managed in the main cabinet, a connecting hole connecting the main cabinet and the sub-cabinet to form a circulation path, and a damper device provided in the connecting hole. The damper device includes a damper cover provided in the connecting hole and having a fine dust filter installed therein, a sterilizing lamp installed inside the damper cover and sterilizing air circulated through the connecting hole and the fine dust filter, and a reflector installed inside the damper cover and having a reflective surface having a curved structure for reflecting ultraviolet rays emitted from the sterilizing lamp.

[0012] A clothing manager according to one embodiment of the disclosed invention comprises a main cabinet including a clothing management room for managing clothing, a pair of sub-cabinets connected to both sides of the main cabinet and including a clothing storage room for storing clothing managed in the main cabinet, a connecting hole connecting the main cabinet and the pair of sub-cabinets to form a circulation path, and a damper device having an opening in the connecting hole and opening and closing the opening to form the circulation path.

[0013] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing the main door of the main cabinet of a garment manager according to one embodiment of the present invention in an open state.

[0015] FIG. 3 is a side cross-sectional view of the main cabinet of a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 4 is a schematic drawing showing a circulation path formed between a main cabinet and a sub-cabinet of a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0017] Fig. 5 is a drawing showing a damper device provided in a connecting hole according to one embodiment.

[0018] Fig. 6 is a drawing showing an exploded view of a damper device according to one embodiment.

[0019] Figure 7 is a side cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a damper device according to one embodiment.

[0020] Fig. 8 is a drawing showing a reflective film attached to a reflective surface of a reflector according to one embodiment.

[0021] Fig. 9 is a side cross-sectional view of a damper device schematically illustrating a reflective film attached to a reflective surface of a reflector according to one embodiment.

[0022] Fig. 10 is a side cross-sectional view of a damper device schematically illustrating a reflective film coating formed on a reflective surface of a reflector according to one embodiment.

[0023] Fig. 11 is a drawing showing a reflector of a damper device according to one embodiment being coupled to a second damper cover.

[0024] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing a damper device according to one embodiment, the reflector including a first reflector coupled to a first damper cover and a second reflector coupled to a second damper cover.

[0025] Fig. 13 is a schematic drawing showing a damper device provided in a pair of upper connecting holes of a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0026] The embodiments described in this disclosure and the configurations illustrated in the drawings are merely preferred examples of the disclosure, and there may be various modified examples that can replace the embodiments and drawings of the disclosure at the time of filing of this application.

[0027] Additionally, the same reference numbers or symbols presented in each drawing of the present disclosure represent parts or components that perform substantially the same function.

[0028] In addition, the terminology used in this disclosure is used to describe embodiments and is not intended to limit and / or restrict the disclosure. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this disclosure, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the disclosure, but do not preemptively exclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0029] Additionally, in the present disclosure, each of the phrases such as “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” “at least one of A or B,” “A, B, or C,” “at least one of A, B, and C,” and “at least one of A, B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof.

[0030] Additionally, the term "and / or" includes any combination of a plurality of related described elements or any one of a plurality of related described elements.

[0031] Additionally, terms including ordinal numbers such as "first," "second," etc., used in this disclosure may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms, and the terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, the first component may be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as the first component. The term "and / or" includes any combination of a plurality of related listed items or any item among a plurality of related listed items.

[0032] Furthermore, the meaning of "identical" in this disclosure includes having similar properties or being similar within a certain range. Furthermore, "identical" means "substantially identical." "Substantially identical" should be understood to include values ​​that fall within the manufacturing error range or values ​​that differ from a reference value within a range that has no significance.

[0033] Additionally, terms such as "~part", "~device", "~block", "~absence", and "~module" may refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation. For example, the terms may refer to at least one hardware such as an FPGA (field-programmable gate array) / ASIC (application specific integrated circuit), at least one software stored in a memory, or at least one process processed by a processor.

[0034] Meanwhile, the terms “front,” “rear,” “left,” and “right” used in the description below are defined based on the drawing, and the shape and position of each component are not limited by these terms.

[0035] For convenience of explanation, the following description uses a garment manager as an example; however, the present disclosure may not be limited to garment managers. For example, the present disclosure may also be applied to shoe managers.

[0036] Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0037] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a garment manager according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating an open main door of a main cabinet of a garment manager according to one embodiment. FIG. 3 is a side cross-sectional view of the main cabinet of a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0038] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, a clothing manager may include a main body (10) forming an exterior, a door (11) rotatably coupled to the main body (10), a clothing management room (21) provided inside the main body (10) to receive and manage clothing, a clothing storage room (91) provided inside the main body (10) to store clothing managed in the clothing management room (21), and a hanger (29) provided inside the clothing management room (21) and the clothing storage room (91) to hang clothing.

[0039] The main body (10) may include a main cabinet (20) for managing clothing. A clothing management room (21) for storing and managing clothing may be provided inside the main cabinet (20). The clothing management room (21) may include a machine room (27) equipped with a heat exchanger (40) for dehumidifying or heating the air inside the clothing management room (21).

[0040] The main cabinet (20) may have a roughly hexahedral shape with one side open. An opening (21a) may be formed on the front of the main cabinet (20). The opening (21a) may be covered by a main door (12) that is rotatably coupled to the main cabinet (20). The clothing management room (21) may be opened and closed by the rotation of the main door (12) that covers the opening (21a). The main door (21) may be rotatably coupled to the main cabinet (20) via a hinge (14).

[0041] The main body (10) may include a sub-cabinet (90) for storing clothes managed in the clothing management room (21). A clothing storage room (91) for storing clothes managed in the clothing management room (21) may be provided inside the sub-cabinet (90). The sub-cabinet (90) may be connected to the main cabinet (20). The sub-cabinet (90) may be provided on each of both sides of the main cabinet (20). The sub-cabinet (90) may include a first sub-cabinet (93) provided to be connected to one side of the main cabinet (20). The sub-cabinet (90) may include a second sub-cabinet (95) provided to be connected to the other side of the main cabinet (20).

[0042] The sub-cabinet (90) may have a roughly hexahedral shape with one side open. An opening (not shown) may be formed on the front of the sub-cabinet (90). The opening formed on the front of the sub-cabinet (90) may be covered by a sub-door (13) that is rotatably coupled to the sub-cabinet (90). The clothing storage compartment (91) may be opened and closed by the rotation of the sub-door (13) that covers the opening formed on the front of the sub-cabinet (90). The sub-door (13) may be rotatably coupled to the sub-cabinet (90) via a hinge (not shown).

[0043] The clothing management room (21) can form a space for accommodating clothing. The clothing management room (21) can include an upper surface (22), a lower surface (23), a left surface (not shown), a right surface (25), and a rear surface (26) provided within the main cabinet (20). The clothing management room (21) can be formed within the main cabinet (20). The front of the clothing management room (21) can be formed to be open. Accordingly, the clothing management room (21) can also be opened and closed by the main door (12) that opens and closes the opening (21a) of the main cabinet (20).

[0044] The clothing management room (21) may include a first airflow outlet (31) and a second airflow outlet (35), a first airflow inlet (33) and a second airflow inlet (37), and a steam outlet (39).

[0045] The first airflow outlet (31) and the first airflow inlet (33) may be formed on the lower surface (23) of the clothing care room (21). The first airflow outlet (31) may be positioned at the rear of the lower surface (23) of the clothing care room (21). The first airflow inlet (33) may be positioned at the front of the lower surface (23) of the clothing care room (21). The first airflow outlet (31) and the first airflow inlet (33) may be positioned adjacent to each other.

[0046] The steam exhaust port (39) may be positioned at the lower rear (26) of the clothing management room (21). The steam exhaust port (39) may be positioned above the first airflow exhaust port (31).

[0047] The second airflow outlet (35) may be formed on the upper surface (22) of the clothing management room (21). The second airflow inlet (37) may be formed at the center of the rear surface (26) of the clothing management room (21). The second airflow outlet (35) and the second airflow inlet (37) may be positioned adjacent to each other.

[0048] The air discharged through the second airflow outlet (35) may be arranged to be delivered to the clothing management room (21). The air discharged through the second airflow outlet (35) may be delivered to the clothing through the hanger (29) of the clothing management room (21) and the support device arranged to place the hanger (29).

[0049] The second airflow outlet (35) is illustrated as being formed in one piece on the upper surface of the main cabinet (20), but is not limited thereto. For example, a plurality of second airflow outlets (35) may be formed on the upper surface of the main cabinet (20).

[0050] A drain tank (52) and a water tank (51) that are detachable from the main cabinet (20) can be installed at the bottom of the main cabinet (20). The drain tank (52) and the water tank (51) can be placed at the bottom of the clothing management room (21).

[0051] The drain tank (52) may be provided to facilitate condensate treatment by the heat exchanger (40). The water supply tank (51) may store water required to generate steam in the steam generator (50). The water in the water supply tank (51) may be supplied to the steam generator (50) and used to generate steam. The water supply tank (51) may be installed so as to be detachable from the main cabinet (20) to facilitate water replenishment.

[0052] The steam generator (50) can be connected to a water tank (51) to receive water and generate steam, and may further include a steam supply pipe (54) that guides the generated steam to a steam injection unit (53). The steam injection unit (53) may be placed at the lower rear (26) of the clothing care room (21).

[0053] A drain tank (52) and a water supply tank (51) may be provided in front of the machine room (27). The machine room (27) may be provided under the main cabinet (20). The machine room (27) may be provided under the clothing management room (21).

[0054] A heat exchanger (40) may be provided to dehumidify and heat the air inside the clothing care room (21) as needed. The heat exchanger (40) may be installed to supply hot air into the interior of the clothing care room (21). The heat exchanger (40) may be equipped with an evaporator (42), a condenser (43), and a compressor (44) through which a refrigerant circulates, and may be provided to dehumidify and heat the air.

[0055] As the refrigerant evaporates in the evaporator (42) of the heat exchanger (40), it absorbs the latent heat of the surrounding air, thereby condensing and removing moisture in the air. When the refrigerant condenses in the condenser (43) via the compressor (44), the latent heat is discharged toward the surrounding air, thereby heating the surrounding air. That is, the evaporator (42) and the condenser (43) perform a heat exchange function, so that the air introduced into the machine room (27) by the circulation fan (41) sequentially passes through the evaporator (42) and the condenser (43) to be dehumidified and heated.

[0056] The heat exchanger (40) installed in the machine room (27) may include a first circulation duct (45) connecting an evaporator (42), a condenser (43), and a circulation fan (41). The first circulation duct (45) may be connected to a clothing management room (21) to form a first circulation path (46) circulating between the clothing management room (21) and the first circulation duct (45).

[0057] The first circulation duct (45) can be connected to the first airflow inlet (33) and the first airflow outlet (31) of the clothing management room (21). Air from the clothing management room (21) can be introduced into the first circulation duct (45) through the first airflow inlet (33), and the introduced air can be dehumidified and then discharged back into the clothing management room (21) through the first airflow outlet (31).

[0058] The clothing manager may include a second circulation duct (61) that is provided to circulate air within the clothing management room (21). The second circulation duct (61) may be provided in communication with the clothing management room (21) and may form a part of a second circulation path (60) that circulates the clothing management room (21) and the second circulation duct (61).

[0059] The clothing manager may include a blower (70) for circulating air inside the clothing management room (21). The blower (70) may be placed on the second circulation path (60). The blower (70) may include at least one fan (71) that rotates by a motor that generates rotational force.

[0060] The second circulation duct (61) may be formed at the rear of the second airflow inlet (37) of the clothing management room (21). The second circulation duct (61) may be provided at the rear (26) side of the clothing management room (21). The second circulation duct (61) may be connected to the second airflow inlet (37) and the second airflow outlet (35) of the clothing management room (21).

[0061] Air introduced into the second circulation duct (61) can flow to the top cover (73) located above the clothing management room (21) through the blower (70). The blower (70) can be located between the second circulation duct (61) and the top cover (73).

[0062] The blower (70) may be provided so that the air introduced into the second circulation duct (61) can flow toward the top cover (73) placed above the clothing management room (21). The blower (70) may be provided between the second circulation duct (61) and the top cover (73).

[0063] The blower (70) may be provided to suck in air inside the clothing management room (21) through the second air inlet (37) and discharge it through the second air outlet (35).

[0064] The blower (70) may be installed inside the top cover (73) provided at the upper part of the clothing management room (21). The top cover (73) may be installed at the upper rear part of the clothing management room (21). The top cover (73) may be provided to be connected to the second circulation path (60). The second circulation path (60) may be formed by being connected to the top cover (73).

[0065] In order to remove dust and foreign substances in the clothing management room (21) and prevent foreign substances from being inserted into the blower (70), it is necessary to filter dust and foreign substances before the air inside the clothing management room (21) is introduced into the second circulation duct (61).

[0066] For this purpose, the garment manager may include a filter device (80). The filter device (80) may be placed at the rear (26) of the garment management room (21).

[0067] The air flowing through the second circulation path (60) filters dust and the like while passing through the second air inlet (37) and the filter device (80) inside the clothing management room (21), moves along the second circulation path (60), passes through the blower device (70), and is discharged to the second air outlet (35) so that it can move back into the clothing management room (21).

[0068] The filter device (80) may be positioned closer to the lower surface (23) than the upper surface (22) of the clothing management room (21). This prevents problems from occurring in clothing due to air sucked into the second airflow inlet (37). However, the position of the filter device (80) is not necessarily limited to this, and it may be sufficient to position it at the rear (26) of the clothing management room (21) so that air can flow smoothly to the second circulation path (60).

[0069] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating a circulating flow path formed between the main cabinet and the sub-cabinet of a garment manager according to one embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a damper device provided in a connecting hole according to one embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an exploded view of a damper device according to one embodiment. FIG. 7 is a side cross-sectional diagram schematically illustrating a damper device according to one embodiment.

[0070] As illustrated in FIGS. 4 to 7, the main body (10) of the clothing manager may include a main cabinet (20) and sub-cabinets (90) provided on both sides of the main cabinet (20). The sub-cabinet (90) may include a first sub-cabinet (93) provided on one side of the main cabinet (20) and a second sub-cabinet (95) provided on the other side of the main cabinet (20). In the drawing, the first sub-cabinet (93) may be provided on the right side of the main cabinet (20), and the second sub-cabinet (95) may be provided on the left side of the main cabinet (20).

[0071] The main cabinet (20) and the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) can be connected by a connecting hole (15). That is, the clothing management room (21) of the main cabinet (20) and the clothing storage room (91) of the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) can be connected by a plurality of connecting holes (15). The main cabinet (20) and the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) can be connected by a plurality of connecting holes (15) to form a circulation path (P).

[0072] The plurality of connecting holes (15) may include a pair of lower connecting holes (16, 17) that are connected to a pair of sub-cabinets (93, 95) at the bottom of the main cabinet (20). The pair of lower connecting holes (16, 17) may include a first connecting hole (16) that connects the main cabinet (20) and the first sub-cabinet (93), and a second connecting hole (17) that connects the main cabinet (20) and the second sub-cabinet (95).

[0073] The plurality of connecting holes (15) may include a pair of upper connecting holes (18, 19) that are connected to a pair of sub-cabinets (93, 95) on the upper side of the main cabinet (20). The pair of upper connecting holes (18, 19) may include a third connecting hole (18) that connects the main cabinet (20) and the first sub-cabinet (93), and a fourth connecting hole (19) that connects the main cabinet (20) and the second sub-cabinet (95).

[0074] A damper device (100) may be provided in one pair of lower connecting holes (16, 17) among the plurality of connecting holes (15).

[0075] The damper device (100) may include a damper (110) provided in a pair of lower connecting holes (16, 17). The damper device (100) including the damper (110) is provided in a pair of lower connecting holes (16, 17), but the damper (110) may be provided in both the pair of lower connecting holes (16, 17) and the pair of upper connecting holes (18, 19). An opening (111) may be formed in the damper (110). By opening and closing the opening (111), air may or may not flow between the main cabinet (20) and the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) connected by the plurality of connecting holes (15). That is, while clothes are managed in the clothing management room (21) inside the main cabinet (20), the opening (111) may be closed. At this time, air may not flow between the main cabinet (20) and the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95). After clothes are managed in the clothing management room (21), when the managed clothes are stored in the clothing storage room (91) inside the sub-cabinet (90), the opening (111) may be opened. At this time, air may flow between the main cabinet (20) and the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95). When the opening (111) is opened, a circulation path (P) may be formed between the main cabinet (20) and the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95).

[0076] The damper device (100) may include openings (135, 145, 167) that are provided to correspond to the openings (111) formed in the damper (110). The openings (135, 145, 167) may be formed in the damper cover (120) and the reflector (160), which will be described below, respectively. When the openings (111) are opened, air inside the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) can flow into the main cabinet (20) through the openings (135, 145, 167) and the openings (111).

[0077] The damper device (100) may include a damper cover (120) provided in a pair of lower connecting holes (16, 17). A fine dust filter (121) may be mounted on the damper cover (120). The fine dust filter (121) can remove floating contaminant dust, including aerosols, mold, viruses, etc., that may be generated from clothes stored inside the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95), so that the air inside the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) can be kept clean. That is, after removing floating contaminant dust from the air flowing into the main cabinet (20) from the inside of the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95), the air from which the floating contaminant dust has been removed is circulated, so that the air inside the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) can be kept clean.

[0078] The material of the fine dust filter (121) may be formed of a functional, high-performance fabric material that is resistant to high temperatures, high humidity, and water resistance. For example, the material of the fine dust filter (121) may be PP (Polypropylene). The fine dust filter (121) may be formed of a fabric material with antibacterial and antifungal functions. The fine dust filter (121) may be provided in various colors.

[0079] In addition, a humidity sensor (3) for measuring the humidity inside the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) may be provided in the damper cover (120). Since clothes are stored inside the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95), it may be necessary to maintain an appropriate humidity inside the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95). Accordingly, when the humidity inside the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) is measured by the humidity sensor (3) and the humidity to be maintained is deviated from the humidity, the opening (111) of the damper (110) may be opened to form a circulation path (P) between the main cabinet (20) and the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95).

[0080] The damper cover (120) may include a first damper cover (130) on which a fine dust filter (121) is mounted. The damper cover (120) may include a second damper cover (140) that is hook-connected to the first damper cover (130). The first damper cover (130) and the second damper cover (140) may be hook-connected to form a sterilizing space (S) between the first damper cover (130) and the second damper cover (140). A sterilizing lamp (150) to be described below is positioned in the sterilizing space (S) to sterilize air flowing from the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) to the main cabinet (20). In addition, the sterilizing lamp (150) positioned in the sterilizing space (S) may sterilize the fine dust filter (121) mounted on the first damper cover (130). A humidity sensor (3) for measuring humidity inside the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) may be provided in the first damper cover (130).

[0081] The first damper cover (130) may include a first hook (131) that is hook-connected to the second damper cover (140). A plurality of first hooks (131) may be provided on the upper portion of the first damper cover (130). The first damper cover (130) may include a second hook (133) that is hook-connected to the second damper cover (140). A plurality of second hooks (133) may be provided on the lower portion of the first damper cover (130).

[0082] The first damper cover (130) may include a first opening (135) that is provided to correspond to the opening (111) formed in the damper (110). A fine dust filter (121) may be mounted in the first opening (135). When air flowing from the inside of the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) to the inside of the main cabinet (20) passes through the first opening (135), floating contaminant dust may be removed by the fine dust filter (121).

[0083] The second damper cover (140) may include a coupling protrusion (141) that is hook-connected to the first damper cover (130). A plurality of coupling protrusions (141) may be provided on the upper portion of the second damper cover (140). The plurality of coupling protrusions (141) may be provided to correspond to the plurality of first hooks (131) of the first damper cover (130). The plurality of first hooks (131) may be hook-connected to the plurality of coupling protrusions (141) so that the first damper cover (130) and the second damper cover (140) may be coupled.

[0084] The second damper cover (140) may include a coupling hole (143) that is hook-connected to the first damper cover (130). A plurality of coupling holes (143) may be provided at the lower portion of the second damper cover (140). The plurality of coupling holes (143) may be provided to correspond to a plurality of second hooks (133) of the first damper cover (130). The plurality of second hooks (133) may be hook-connected to the plurality of coupling holes (143) so that the first damper cover (130) and the second damper cover (140) may be coupled.

[0085] The second damper cover (140) may include a second opening (145) that is provided to correspond to the opening (111) formed in the damper (110). The second opening (145) may be provided with a plurality of teeth (146). Air flowing from the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) to the main cabinet (20) may sequentially flow along the second opening (145), the first opening (135), and the opening (111).

[0086] The second damper cover (140) may include a lamp holder (147) on which a sterilizing lamp (150) to be described below is mounted. The lamp holder (147) may be provided so that the sterilizing lamp (150) is positioned in a sterilizing space (S) formed between the first damper cover (130) and the second damper cover (140). The sterilizing lamp (150) may be mounted with both ends fitted into the lamp holder (147).

[0087] The damper device (100) may include a germicidal lamp (150). The germicidal lamp (150) may be a UVC (Ultraviolet C) lamp that emits ultraviolet rays. The germicidal lamp (150) may be provided to have a cylindrical shape. Since the germicidal lamp (150) is provided to have a cylindrical shape, ultraviolet rays emitted from the germicidal lamp (150) can be emitted in 360 degrees. Air flowing from the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) to the main cabinet (20) can be sterilized by ultraviolet rays emitted from the germicidal lamp (150) when passing through the sterilization space (S). The air sterilized by the germicidal lamp (150) can be circulated through the circulation path (P) to sterilize the air inside the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95). Additionally, the sterilizing lamp (150) can sterilize the fine dust filter (121) mounted on the first damper cover (130).

[0088] The sterilizing lamp (150) can be mounted on the lamp holder (147) of the second damper cover (140). The sterilizing lamp (150) can be positioned in a sterilizing space (S) formed between the first damper cover (130) and the second damper cover (140). Although the drawing shows that the sterilizing lamp (150) is provided in one piece, it is not limited thereto. For example, depending on the size of the fine dust filter (121) mounted on the first damper cover (130), a plurality of sterilizing lamps (150) may be provided. In addition, the mounting position of the sterilizing lamp (150) can be adjusted depending on the position and size of the fine dust filter (121) mounted on the first damper cover (130).

[0089] The damper device (100) may include a reflector (160). The reflector (160) may be mounted inside the damper cover (120). The reflector (160) may include a reflective surface (161) that reflects ultraviolet rays emitted from the germicidal lamp (150). The reflective surface (161) may be a surface facing the germicidal lamp (150). The reflective surface (161) may be provided with a curved structure so as to intensively care for the air flowing from the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) to the main cabinet (20) and the fine dust filter (121). The reflective surface (161) may be formed to directly reflect the ultraviolet rays emitted from the germicidal lamp (150). A photocatalyst may be formed on the reflective surface (161) to deodorize air flowing from the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) to the main cabinet (20).

[0090] The reflector (160) may include a third opening (167) that is provided to correspond to the opening (111) formed in the damper (110). Air flowing from the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) to the main cabinet (20) may sequentially flow along the second opening (145), the third opening (167), the first opening (135), and the opening (111).

[0091] Fig. 8 is a drawing illustrating a reflective film attached to a reflective surface of a reflector according to one embodiment. Fig. 9 is a side cross-sectional view of a damper device schematically illustrating a reflective film attached to a reflective surface of a reflector according to one embodiment.

[0092] As illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9, a reflector (160) may be mounted inside the damper cover (120). The reflector (160) may include a reflective surface (161) that reflects ultraviolet rays emitted from the germicidal lamp (150). A reflective film (163) may be attached to the reflective surface (161) to reflect the ultraviolet rays emitted from the germicidal lamp (150). A photocatalyst may be formed on the reflective film (163) attached to the reflective surface (161) to deodorize air flowing from the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) to the main cabinet (20). The reflective surface (161) may be a surface facing the germicidal lamp (150). The reflective surface (161) may be provided with a curved structure so as to intensively care for the air flowing from the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) to the main cabinet (20) and the fine dust filter (121).

[0093] Fig. 10 is a side cross-sectional view of a damper device schematically illustrating a reflective film coating formed on a reflective surface of a reflector according to one embodiment.

[0094] As illustrated in Fig. 10, a reflector (160) may be mounted inside a damper cover (120). The reflector (160) may include a reflective surface (161) that reflects ultraviolet rays emitted from a germicidal lamp (150). A reflective coating (165) may be formed on the reflective surface (161) to reflect the ultraviolet rays emitted from the germicidal lamp (150). A photocatalyst may be formed on the reflective coating (165) formed on the reflective surface (161) to deodorize air flowing from the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) to the main cabinet (20). The reflective surface (161) may be a surface facing the germicidal lamp (150). The reflective surface (161) may be provided with a curved structure so as to intensively care for the air flowing from the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) to the main cabinet (20) and the fine dust filter (121).

[0095] Fig. 11 is a drawing showing a reflector of a damper device according to one embodiment being coupled to a second damper cover.

[0096] As illustrated in Fig. 11, the damper device (100) may include a damper cover (120). The damper cover (120) may include a first damper cover (130) and a second damper cover (140). Since the configuration of the first damper cover (130) is the same as that of the first damper cover (130) illustrated in Fig. 6, its description will be omitted. Since the configuration of the second damper cover (140) is the same as that of the second damper cover (140) illustrated in Fig. 6 except that the lamp holder (147) on which the sterilizing lamp (150) is mounted is not provided, its description will be omitted.

[0097] The damper device (100) may include a sterilizing lamp (150). Since the configuration of the sterilizing lamp (150) is the same as that of the sterilizing lamp (150) illustrated in FIG. 6, a description thereof will be omitted.

[0098] The damper device (100) may include a reflector (170). The reflector (170) may be coupled to the second damper cover (140). The reflector (170) may be mounted inside the damper cover (120). The reflector (170) may include a reflective surface (171) that reflects ultraviolet rays emitted from the germicidal lamp (150). The reflective surface (171) may be a surface facing the germicidal lamp (150). The reflective surface (171) may be provided with a curved structure so as to intensively care for the air flowing from the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) to the main cabinet (20) and the fine dust filter (121). The reflector (171) may be formed to directly reflect the ultraviolet rays emitted from the germicidal lamp (150). Although the reflective surface (171) of the reflector (170) is illustrated in the drawing as being formed to directly reflect ultraviolet rays emitted from the germicidal lamp (150), it is not limited thereto. For example, a reflective film may be attached to the reflective surface (171). In addition, a reflective coating may be formed on the reflective surface (171). A photocatalyst may be formed on the reflective surface (171) to deodorize air flowing from the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) to the main cabinet (20). (See FIG. 4)

[0099] The reflector (170) may include a third opening (177) that is provided to correspond to the opening (111) formed in the damper (110). Air flowing from the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) to the main cabinet (20) may sequentially flow along the second opening (145), the third opening (177), the first opening (135), and the opening (111). (See FIGS. 4 and 5)

[0100] The reflector (170) may include a lamp holder (173) in which a sterilizing lamp (150) is mounted. The lamp holder (173) may be arranged so that the sterilizing lamp (150) is positioned in a sterilizing space (S, see FIG. 7) formed between the first damper cover (130) and the second damper cover (140). The sterilizing lamp (150) may be mounted with both ends inserted into the lamp holder (173).

[0101] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing a reflector of a damper device according to one embodiment, the reflector including a first reflector coupled to a first damper cover and a second reflector coupled to a second damper cover.

[0102] As illustrated in Fig. 12, the damper device (100) may include a damper cover (120). The damper cover (120) may include a first damper cover (130) and a second damper cover (140). Since the configuration of the first damper cover (130) is the same as that of the first damper cover (130) illustrated in Fig. 6, its description will be omitted. Since the configuration of the second damper cover (140) is the same as that of the second damper cover (140) illustrated in Fig. 6 except that the lamp holder (147) on which the sterilizing lamp (150) is mounted is not provided, its description will be omitted.

[0103] The damper device (100) may include a sterilizing lamp (150). Since the configuration of the sterilizing lamp (150) is the same as that of the sterilizing lamp (150) illustrated in FIG. 6, a description thereof will be omitted.

[0104] The damper device (100) may include a first reflector (180) and a second reflector (190). The first reflector (180) may be coupled to a first damper cover (130). The second reflector (190) may be coupled to a second damper cover (140). The first reflector (180) and the second reflector (190) may be mounted inside the damper cover (120). The first reflector (180) and the second reflector (190) may include a first reflective surface (181) and a second reflective surface (191), respectively, which reflect ultraviolet rays emitted from a germicidal lamp (150). The first reflector (181) and the second reflector (191) may be surfaces facing the germicidal lamp (150). The first reflective surface (181) and the second reflective surface (191) may be provided with a curved structure so as to intensively care for the air flowing from the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) to the main cabinet (20) and the fine dust filter (121). The first reflective surface (181) and the second reflective surface (191) may be formed to directly reflect the ultraviolet rays emitted from the germicidal lamp (150). Although the first reflective surface (181) of the first reflector (180) and the second reflector (191) of the second reflector (190) are illustrated in the drawing as being formed to directly reflect the ultraviolet rays emitted from the germicidal lamp (150), the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a reflective film may be attached to the first reflector (181) and the second reflector (191). Additionally, a reflective coating may be formed on the first reflective surface (181) and the second reflective surface (191). A photocatalyst may be formed on the first reflective surface (181) and the second reflective surface (191) to deodorize air flowing from the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) to the main cabinet (20). (See Fig. 4)

[0105] The first reflector (180) and the second reflector (190) may each include a third opening (187) and a fourth opening (197) that are provided to correspond to the opening (111) formed in the damper (110). Air flowing from the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) to the main cabinet (20) may sequentially flow along the second opening (145), the fourth opening (197), the third opening (187), the first opening (135), and the opening (111). (See FIGS. 4 and 5)

[0106] The second reflector (190) may include a lamp holder (133) in which a sterilizing lamp (150) is mounted. The lamp holder (193) may be arranged so that the sterilizing lamp (150) is positioned in a sterilizing space (S, see FIG. 7) formed between the first damper cover (130) and the second damper cover (140). The sterilizing lamp (150) may be mounted with both ends inserted into the lamp holder (193).

[0107] Fig. 13 is a schematic drawing showing a damper device provided in a pair of upper connecting holes of a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0108] As illustrated in Fig. 13, the main cabinet (20) and the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) can be connected by a connecting hole (15). That is, the clothing management room (21) of the main cabinet (20) and the clothing storage room (91) of the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) can be connected by a plurality of connecting holes (15). The main cabinet (20) and the first sub-cabinet (93) and the second sub-cabinet (95) can be connected by a plurality of connecting holes (15) to form a circulation path (P).

[0109] The damper device (100) can be provided in a pair of upper connecting holes (18, 19) among a plurality of connecting holes (15). The damper device (100) including the damper (110) is provided in a pair of upper connecting holes (18, 19), but the damper (110) can be provided in both a pair of lower connecting holes (16, 17) and a pair of upper connecting holes (18, 19).

[0110] A clothing manager according to one embodiment of the disclosed invention includes a main cabinet (20) for managing clothing, a sub-cabinet (90) connected to the main cabinet and storing clothing managed in the main cabinet, a connecting hole (15) connecting the main cabinet and the sub-cabinet to form a circulation path (P), and a damper device (100) provided in the connecting hole. The damper device includes a damper cover (120) provided in the connecting hole and having a fine dust filter (121) mounted thereon, a sterilizing lamp (150) mounted inside the damper cover and sterilizing air circulated through the connecting hole and the fine dust filter, and a reflector (160, 170, 180, 190) mounted inside the damper cover and having a reflective surface (161, 171, 181, 191) for reflecting ultraviolet rays emitted from the sterilizing lamp so as to have a curved structure.

[0111] The above damper cover may include a first damper cover (130) on which the fine dust filter is mounted, and a second damper cover (140) that is hook-connected to the first damper cover to form a sterilization space (S) between the first damper cover and the second damper cover.

[0112] The sterilizing lamp is mounted on the second damper cover, and the reflector (160) can be coupled to the first damper cover to reflect ultraviolet rays emitted from the sterilizing lamp.

[0113] The above reflector can be formed to directly reflect ultraviolet rays emitted from the sterilizing lamp.

[0114] The above reflector may have a reflective coating (165) formed on the reflective surface to reflect ultraviolet rays emitted from the sterilizing lamp.

[0115] The above reflector may have a reflective film (163) attached to the reflective surface to reflect ultraviolet rays emitted from the sterilizing lamp.

[0116] The above reflector (170) is coupled to the second damper cover, and the sterilizing lamp can be mounted on the reflector so as to be adjacent to the first damper cover.

[0117] The above reflector (180, 190) may include a first reflector (180) coupled to the first damper cover and a second reflector (190) coupled to the second damper cover.

[0118] The above sterilizing lamp can be mounted on the second reflector.

[0119] The above damper device is provided on the outside of the first damper cover and further includes a damper (110) having an opening (111), and the damper can open the opening to form the circulation path.

[0120] The above damper device further includes an opening (135, 145, 167) provided to correspond to the opening, and the opening may include a first opening (135) provided in the first damper cover and in which the fine dust filter is mounted, a second opening (145) provided in the second damper cover, and a third opening (167) provided in the reflector.

[0121] The above sterilizing lamp is provided to have a cylindrical shape, and the installation location and number of the sterilizing lamps can be determined according to the size of the fine dust filter.

[0122] The above damper device may be provided with a humidity sensor (3) that measures the humidity inside the sub-cabinet.

[0123] The above sub-cabinet may include a first sub-cabinet (93) arranged to be connected to one side of the main cabinet and a second sub-cabinet (95) arranged to be connected to the other side of the main cabinet.

[0124] The above connecting hole may include a first connecting hole (16) located at the bottom of the main cabinet and connecting the main cabinet and the first sub-cabinet, a second connecting hole (17) located at the bottom of the main cabinet and connecting the main cabinet and the second sub-cabinet, a third connecting hole (18) located at the top of the main cabinet and connecting the main cabinet and the first sub-cabinet, and a fourth connecting hole (19) located at the top of the main cabinet and connecting the main cabinet and the second sub-cabinet.

[0125] A clothing manager according to one embodiment of the disclosed invention comprises a main cabinet (20) including a clothing management room (21) for managing clothing, a pair of sub-cabinets (90) provided to be connected to both sides of the main cabinet and including a clothing storage room (91) for storing clothing managed in the main cabinet, a connecting hole (15) for connecting the main cabinet and the pair of sub-cabinets to form a circulation path (P), and a damper device (100) provided with an opening (111) in the connecting hole and opening and closing the opening to form the circulation path.

[0126] The above damper device may include a damper (110) having the opening provided and opening and closing the opening, a damper cover (120) provided in the connecting hole and having a fine dust filter (121) mounted thereon, and a sterilizing lamp (150) mounted inside the damper cover and sterilizing air circulated through the connecting hole and the fine dust filter.

[0127] The above damper device may further include a reflector (160, 170, 180, 190) mounted inside the damper cover and having a reflective surface (161, 171, 181, 191) having a curved structure to reflect ultraviolet rays emitted from the sterilizing lamp.

[0128] The above connecting holes may include a pair of lower connecting holes (16, 17) connected to the pair of sub-cabinets at the bottom of the main cabinet and a pair of upper connecting holes (18, 19) connected to the pair of sub-cabinets at the top of the main cabinet.

[0129] The above damper device can be provided in the pair of lower connecting holes.

[0130] According to the present disclosure, the clothing manager may include a clothing storage room capable of storing clothing managed in the clothing management room.

[0131] Additionally, it can ensure that the air in the clothing management room and clothing storage room circulates.

[0132] Additionally, it can sterilize and deodorize the air in the clothing management room.

[0133] Additionally, the humidity in the clothing care room can be controlled.

[0134] Additionally, it can remove dust from clothing storage rooms.

[0135] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0136] In describing the garment manager with reference to the attached drawings above, specific shapes and directions have been mainly described, but it should be understood that various modifications and changes can be made by those skilled in the art, and such modifications and changes should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the disclosed invention.

Claims

1. Main cabinet for managing clothing; A sub cabinet connected to the main cabinet and storing clothes managed in the main cabinet; A connecting hole that connects the main cabinet and the sub-cabinet to form a circulation path; and A damper device provided in the above connecting hole; The above damper device, A damper cover provided in the above connection hole and equipped with a fine dust filter; A sterilizing lamp mounted inside the damper cover and sterilizing the air circulating through the connection hole and the fine dust filter; and A reflector mounted inside the damper cover and having a reflective surface having a curved structure that reflects ultraviolet rays emitted from the sterilizing lamp; Garment manager including.

2. In paragraph 1, The above damper cover, A first damper cover equipped with the above fine dust filter; and A clothing manager comprising a second damper cover that is hook-connected to the first damper cover to form a sterilizing space between the first damper cover and the second damper cover.

3. In paragraph 2, The above sterilizing lamp is mounted on the second damper cover, A clothing manager in which the above reflector is coupled to the first damper cover to reflect ultraviolet rays emitted from the sterilizing lamp.

4. In paragraph 3, A clothing manager in which the above reflector is formed to directly reflect ultraviolet rays emitted from the above sterilizing lamp.

5. In paragraph 3, A clothing manager in which a reflective film coating is formed on the reflective surface of the reflector to reflect ultraviolet rays emitted from the sterilizing lamp.

6. In paragraph 3, A clothing manager in which a reflective film is attached to the reflective surface of the reflector to reflect ultraviolet rays emitted from the sterilizing lamp.

7. In paragraph 2, The above reflector is coupled to the second damper cover, A clothing manager in which the sterilizing lamp is mounted on the reflector so as to be adjacent to the first damper cover.

8. In paragraph 2, The above reflector is, A first reflector coupled to the first damper cover; and A garment manager comprising a second reflector coupled to the second damper cover.

9. In paragraph 8, The above sterilizing lamp is a clothing manager mounted on the second reflector.

10. In paragraph 2, The above damper device is provided on the outside of the first damper cover and further includes a damper having an opening, A clothing manager in which the above damper opens the above opening to form the above circulation path.

11. In paragraph 10, The above damper device further includes an opening provided to correspond to the above opening, The above opening is, A first opening provided in the first damper cover and in which the fine dust filter is mounted; A second opening provided in the second damper cover; and A clothing manager including a third opening provided on the above reflector.

12. In paragraph 1, The above sterilizing lamp is designed to have a cylindrical shape, A clothing manager in which the installation location and number of sterilizing lamps are determined according to the size of the fine dust filter.

13. In paragraph 1, A clothing manager in which the above damper device is provided with a humidity sensor that measures the humidity inside the sub-cabinet.

14. In paragraph 1, The above sub-cabinet, A first sub-cabinet provided to be connected to one side of the main cabinet; and A garment manager comprising a second sub-cabinet configured to be connected to the other side of the main cabinet.

15. In paragraph 14, The above connecting hole is, A first connecting hole located at the bottom of the main cabinet and connecting the main cabinet and the first sub cabinet; A second connecting hole located at the bottom of the main cabinet and connecting the main cabinet and the second sub cabinet; A third connecting hole located on the upper part of the main cabinet and connecting the main cabinet and the first sub-cabinet; and A clothing manager including a fourth connecting hole located at the upper portion of the main cabinet and connecting the main cabinet and the second sub-cabinet.

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