Clothes care apparatus

Abstract

This clothes care apparatus may comprise: a clothes care device including a first housing, inside which is formed a care chamber for caring for clothes, a circulation duct, which is provided to receive air from the inside of the care chamber or discharge accommodated air to the care chamber in order to circulate air, and a control unit; a clothes storage device that can be coupled to the clothes care device and includes a second housing inside which is formed a storage chamber for storing clothes; a connecting duct detachably mounted to the clothes care device and the clothes storage device; and a damper. The connecting duct, the damper, and the control unit form a connecting flow path, which passes through the connecting duct between the circulation duct and the storage chamber, when the connecting duct is detachably mounted to the clothes care device and the clothes storage device. The damper is open or closed in order to open or close the connecting flow path, and the control unit controls the opening or closing of the damper in order to open or close the connecting flow path.

Description

Garment manager

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a garment manager having an improved structure.

[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 machine includes a garment management room, which is a storage space for garments, and a machine room equipped with a heat exchanger or steam generator may be located below the room to perform refreshing functions such as wrinkle removal, deodorization, and static electricity removal for garments. The garment management room and the machine room may be separated by a partition.

[0004] The garment care device may include a blower designed to circulate air to remove dust or foreign substances attached to the garment. The blower may induce air circulation between the space housing the garment and a path formed within the blower. The blower may be located at the top of the garment care room.

[0005] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a garment manager comprising a garment management device and a garment storage device detachably connectable to the garment management device.

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a garment manager including a connecting duct detachably mountable to a garment management device and a garment storage device to form a connecting path between a circulation duct of the garment management device and a garment storage compartment of the garment storage device.

[0007] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a garment manager including a control unit capable of opening or closing the duct when the connecting duct is mounted on the garment manager.

[0008] 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.

[0009] A clothing manager according to the present disclosure comprises a clothing management device including a first housing having a management room formed therein for managing clothing, a circulation duct provided to receive air from within the management room for circulating air or to discharge air received into the management room, and a control unit; a clothing storage device that can be coupled to the clothing management device, the clothing storage device including a second housing having a storage room formed therein for storing clothing; a connecting duct detachably mountable to the clothing management device and the clothing storage device; and a damper, wherein the connecting duct, the damper, and the control unit form a connecting passage passing through the connecting duct between the circulation duct and the storage room when the connecting duct is detachably mounted to the clothing management device and the clothing storage device, and the damper is provided to be opened or closed to open or close the connecting passage, and the control unit is provided to control opening or closing of the damper to open or close the connecting passage.

[0010] The above circulation duct may include a duct discharge portion provided to discharge air received in the management room, and when the connection duct is detachably mounted on the clothing management device and the clothing storage device, the duct discharge portion may be provided to communicate with the connection duct.

[0011] The above clothing storage device may further include a suction fan arranged within the connecting passage and configured to generate suction force.

[0012] The above connecting duct may include a damper case that accommodates the damper, and an extension duct that is slidably coupled to the damper case, and that communicates with the damper case when slidably coupled to the damper case.

[0013] The damper case may include an insertion groove into which one end of the extension duct can be inserted to connect the damper case to the extension duct, and the connection duct may further include a sealing member inside the insertion groove that seals between the extension duct and the damper case when one end of the extension duct is inserted into the insertion groove of the damper case.

[0014] The above-mentioned connecting duct may be a first connecting duct, and the connecting path may be a first connecting path extending from the circulation duct toward the storage room, and the garment manager may further include a second connecting duct detachably mountable to the garment management device and the garment storage device, and the second connecting duct may form a second connecting path passing through the second connecting duct from the storage room toward the circulation duct when the second connecting duct is detachably mounted to the garment management device and the garment storage device.

[0015] The above circulation duct may include a duct inlet configured to receive air from within the management room, and the above clothing management device may further include a fixed duct having one end fixed to the duct inlet, and the fixed duct may be configured to connect the duct inlet and the second connection duct when the second connection duct is detachably mounted to the clothing management device and the clothing storage device.

[0016] The damper may be a first damper, the second connection duct may include a second damper, and the control unit may be arranged to control opening or closing the second damper to open or close the second connection duct when the second connection duct is detachably mounted to the clothing management device and the clothing storage device.

[0017] The clothing management device may further include a connection opening into which at least a portion of the connection duct can be inserted, a connection opening into which at least a portion of the connection duct is inserted when the connection duct is detachably mounted to the clothing management device and the clothing storage device, and a cap detachably mountable to the connection opening, the cap being mounted to the connection opening to close the connection opening when the connection duct is detached from the clothing management device.

[0018] The above clothing manager may further include a coupling bracket that is connectable to each of the first housing and the second housing, such that when connected to each of the first housing and the second housing, the clothing storage device is connected to the clothing manager.

[0019] The above control unit may be arranged to control closing of the damper to close the connecting passage while performing a steam injection operation of injecting steam into the management room.

[0020] The control unit may be configured to perform a dry air discharge operation for discharging dry air into the management room after the steam injection operation is completed, and while the dry air discharge operation is performed, control the opening of the damper to open the connection path so that some of the dry air flowing into the management room through the connection path flows into the storage room, or control the closing of the damper to close the connection path so as to restrict the dry air flowing into the management room through the connection path from flowing into the storage room.

[0021] The above clothing storage device may further include a humidity sensor configured to detect humidity within the storage room, and the control unit may be configured to control opening or closing the damper to open or close the connection path based on the detected humidity while a dry air discharge operation for discharging dry air to the management room is performed.

[0022] The control unit may be configured to control opening of the damper to open the connecting passage to allow dry air to flow into the storage room when the detected humidity is higher than a predetermined humidity, and to control closing of the damper to close the connecting passage when the detected humidity is equal to or lower than the predetermined humidity.

[0023] The above clothing storage device may further include a suction fan arranged within the connection path and configured to generate suction force, and the control unit may be configured to determine a rotation speed of the suction fan based on a difference between the detected humidity and the predetermined humidity when the detected humidity is higher than a predetermined humidity.

[0024] A clothing manager according to the present disclosure may include a clothing management device including a housing having a management room for managing clothing therein, a circulation duct for allowing air in the management room to flow in or exhaust air to the management room, and a duct opening formed in one side wall of the circulation duct, a cap detachably mountable to the duct opening for closing the duct opening, and a connecting duct detachably connectable to the duct opening for allowing the circulation duct to communicate with the outside of the clothing management device when the cap is detached from the duct opening.

[0025] A clothing manager according to the present disclosure comprises a clothing management device including a first housing having a management room for managing clothing therein and a circulation duct for allowing air in the management room to flow in or exhaust air to the management room, a clothing storage device including a second housing having a storage room for storing clothing therein, wherein the clothing storage device is detachably connectable to the clothing management device, a first connection duct detachably mountable to the clothing management device and the clothing storage device to form a first connection path from the circulation duct to the storage room when the clothing storage device is connected to the clothing management device, and a second connection duct detachably mountable to the clothing management device and the clothing storage device to form a second connection path from the storage room to the circulation duct when the clothing storage device is connected to the clothing management device.

[0026] FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating a clothing management device of a clothing manager according to one embodiment.

[0028] Figure 3 is a drawing showing the door of the clothing management device illustrated in Figure 2 with the door open.

[0029] Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the clothing management device illustrated in Fig. 2.

[0030] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the garment management device illustrated in FIG. 2 with the first cap and the duct cap mounted.

[0031] FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating a clothing storage device of a clothing manager according to one embodiment.

[0032] Fig. 7 is a drawing showing the door of the clothing storage device illustrated in Fig. 5 open.

[0033] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a garment management device and a garment storage device according to one embodiment, in which a first connection duct and a first damper device are mounted.

[0034] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a garment management device and a garment storage device according to one embodiment, wherein a first connection duct and a first damper device are mounted.

[0035] FIG. 10 is an exploded view of a first connecting duct and a first damper device according to one embodiment.

[0036] FIG. 11 is an exploded view of a first connecting duct and a first damper device according to one embodiment.

[0037] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing a garment management device and a garment storage device according to one embodiment, in which a second connection duct and a second damper device are mounted.

[0038] FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing a garment management device and a garment storage device according to one embodiment, in which a second connection duct and a second damper device are mounted.

[0039] FIG. 14 is an exploded view of a second connecting duct and a second damper device according to one embodiment.

[0040] Fig. 15 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0041] Fig. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a clothing care course according to one embodiment.

[0042] Fig. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a method for activating a clothing storage course according to one embodiment.

[0043] Fig. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a clothing storage course according to one embodiment.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] Additionally, the term "and / or" includes any combination of a plurality of related described elements or any element among a plurality of related described elements.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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.

[0054] Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0055] FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating a garment manager according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating a garment management device of a garment manager according to one embodiment. FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating a state in which a door of the garment management device illustrated in FIG. 2 is opened. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the garment management device illustrated in FIG. 2. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a first cap and a duct cap are mounted on the garment management device illustrated in FIG. 2. FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating a garment storage device of a garment manager according to one embodiment. FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating a state in which a door of the garment storage device illustrated in FIG. 5 is opened.

[0056] Referring to FIG. 1, a clothing manager (1) may include a clothing manager (100) and a clothing storage device (200). The clothing manager (100) may be configured to manage clothing using steam, hot air, dry air, or the like. The clothing storage device (200) may be configured to store clothing that has been managed using the clothing manager (100).

[0057] The clothing management device (100) and the clothing storage device (200) can be detachably coupled to each other. The clothing management device (100) and the clothing storage device (200) can be arranged in parallel by being coupled to each other. The coupling method of the clothing management device (100) and the clothing storage device (200) will be described in detail later. Hereinafter, the configuration and characteristics of each of the clothing management device (100) and the clothing storage device (200) will be first examined.

[0058] Referring to FIGS. 2 to 5, the clothing management device (100) may include a first housing (110). A clothing management room (111) in which clothing is accommodated and managed may be provided inside the first housing (110).

[0059] The first housing (110) may have a roughly hexahedral shape with one side open. A first opening (110a) may be formed on the front surface of the first housing (110). The first opening (110a) may be covered by a first door (121) that is rotatably coupled to the first housing (110). The clothing care room (111) may be opened and closed by the rotation of the first door (121) that covers the first opening (110a). The first door (121) may be rotatably coupled to the first housing (110) via a first hinge (122).

[0060] The clothing management room (111) can form a space for accommodating clothing. The clothing management room (111) can include an upper surface (112), a lower surface (113), a left surface (not shown), a right surface (115), and a rear surface (116) provided within the first housing (110). The front of the clothing management room (111) can be formed to be open. Accordingly, the clothing management room (111) can also be opened and closed by the first door (121) that opens and closes the first opening (110a) of the first housing (110).

[0061] The clothing management room (111) may include an airflow outlet (111a), a first airflow inlet (111b), and a second airflow inlet (111c).

[0062] The air outlet (111a) may be provided to discharge air from the circulation duct (160) described later toward the clothing care room (111). For example, the air outlet (111a) may discharge hot air or dry air toward the clothing care room (111). The air outlet (111a) may be formed on the upper surface (112) of the clothing care room (111).

[0063] The air discharged through the air outlet (111a) may be arranged to be delivered to the clothing care room (111). In addition, the air discharged through the air outlet (111a) may be delivered to the clothing through the hanger (130) of the clothing care room (111). Specifically, the hanger (130) is arranged to allow air to flow therein, so that the air discharged through the air outlet (111a) may be delivered to the clothing hung on the hanger (130) through the hanger (130).

[0064] The first air inlet (111b) may be provided so that air inside the clothing care room (111) may be introduced into the circulation duct (160) described later. Specifically, air inside the clothing care room (111) may be introduced into the first duct inlet (161) of the circulation duct (160). The first air inlet (111b) may be formed in front of the lower surface (113) of the clothing care room (111).

[0065] The second airflow inlet (111c) may be provided so that air inside the clothing care room (111) may be introduced into the circulation duct (160) described later. Specifically, air inside the clothing care room (111) may be introduced into the second duct inlet (162) of the circulation duct (160). The second airflow inlet (111c) may be formed at the lower portion of the rear surface (116) of the clothing care room (111).

[0066] Although the drawing shows one air outlet (111a) and two air inlets (111b, 111c), there is no particular limitation on the number of air outlets (111a) and air inlets (111b, 111c). For example, multiple air outlets (111a) may be provided, and one or more air inlets (111b, 111c) may be provided.

[0067] The clothing management device (100) may include a machine room (117) equipped with a heat exchanger (140) configured to dehumidify or heat the air inside the clothing management room (111) and a steam generator (153) configured to generate steam. The machine room (117) may be provided at the lower side of the first housing (110). The machine room (117) may be provided at the lower part of the clothing management room (111).

[0068] A heat exchanger (140) may be provided to dehumidify and heat the air inside the clothing care room (111) as needed. The heat exchanger (140) may be installed to supply dry air or hot air into the interior of the clothing care room (111). The heat exchanger (140) may be equipped with an evaporator (141), a condenser (142), and a compressor (143) through which a refrigerant circulates, and through this configuration, the air inside the clothing care room (111) may be dehumidified and heated.

[0069] In the evaporator (141) of the heat exchange device (140), the refrigerant can evaporate and absorb latent heat of the surrounding air to condense and remove moisture in the air. When the refrigerant passes through the compressor (143) and condenses in the condenser (142), the latent heat is discharged toward the surrounding air, thereby heating the surrounding air. That is, since the evaporator (141) and the condenser (142) perform a heat exchange function, the air flowing into the machine room (117) can be dehumidified and heated by sequentially passing through the evaporator (141) and the condenser (142).

[0070] The clothing care device (100) may include a steam generating device (153). The steam generating device (153) may generate steam to manage clothing stored in the clothing care room (111). The steam generated by the steam generating device (153) may be sprayed into the interior of the clothing care room (111).

[0071] The clothing management device (100) may include a water tank (151) provided to store water required to generate steam in the steam generator (153) and a drain tank (152) provided to store condensate generated by the heat exchanger (140). The water tank (151) and the drain tank (152) may be provided in front of the machine room (117). The water tank (151) and the drain tank (152) may be provided at the bottom of the first housing (110). The water tank (151) and the drain tank (152) may be arranged at the bottom of the clothing management room (111).

[0072] Water in the water tank (151) can be supplied to the steam generator (153) and used to form steam. The water tank (151) can be installed so as to be detachable from the first housing (110) to facilitate water replenishment.

[0073] The drain tank (152) can store condensate generated by the heat exchanger (140). The drain tank (152) can be installed so as to be detachable from the first housing (110) to facilitate condensate treatment.

[0074] The clothing care device (100) may include a circulation duct (160). The circulation duct (160) may extend from a first air inlet (111b) to an air outlet (111a). The circulation duct (160) may form a circulation path through which air introduced from the clothing care room (111) through the air inlets (111b, 111c) is discharged back into the clothing care room (111) through the air outlet (111a). In other words, the circulation duct (160) may be configured to allow air within the clothing care room (111) to be introduced or to discharge air to the clothing care room (111). Air passing through the interior of the circulation duct (160) may be heated or dehumidified through heat exchange with a heat exchange device (140).

[0075] The circulation duct (160) may include a first duct inlet (161). The first duct inlet (161) may be provided to allow air within the clothing care room (111) to be introduced. That is, the air within the clothing care room (111) may pass through the first airflow inlet (111b) and be introduced into the first duct inlet (161). The first duct inlet (161) may be provided at the lower side of the clothing care room (111).

[0076] The circulation duct (160) may include a second duct inlet (162). The second duct inlet (162) may be provided to allow air within the clothing care room (111) to be introduced. That is, the air within the clothing care room (111) may pass through the second airflow inlet (111c) and be introduced into the second duct inlet (162). The second duct inlet (162) may be provided at the lower rear portion of the clothing care room (111).

[0077] The circulation duct (160) may include a duct discharge portion (163). The duct discharge portion (163) may be provided to discharge air into the clothing care room (111). That is, the air within the duct discharge portion (163) may pass through the airflow discharge port (111a) and flow into the clothing care room (111). The duct discharge portion (163) may be provided on the upper side of the clothing care room (111).

[0078] The clothing management device (100) may include a blower (170) for circulating air inside the clothing management room (111). The blower (170) may be placed inside the circulation duct (160). Specifically, the blower (170) may be placed inside the duct discharge portion (163) of the circulation duct (160). A circulation path formed inside the circulation duct (160) may be formed by the blower (170). The blower (170) may include at least one circulation fan (171) that rotates by a motor that generates rotational force.

[0079] The clothing management device (100) includes a control unit (630) for controlling the clothing management device (100). Details regarding the control unit (630) will be described later.

[0080] The clothing management device (100) may include a first connection opening (110b) and a second connection opening (110c). Each of the first connection opening (110b) and the second connection opening (110c) may be formed in one side wall of the first housing (110). Specifically, the first connection opening (110b) may be formed at a position adjacent to a duct outlet (163) of the circulation duct (160), and the second connection opening (110c) may be formed at a position adjacent to a first duct inlet (161) of the circulation duct (160). For example, the first connection opening (110b) may be formed at an upper portion of the first housing (110), and the second connection opening (110c) may be formed at a lower portion of the first housing (110).

[0081] For example, each of the first connection opening (110b) and the second connection opening (110c) may be provided in two numbers. For example, one first connection opening (110b) may be formed in one side wall of the first housing (110), and the other first connection opening (110b) may be formed in the other side wall of the first housing (110). For example, one second connection opening (110c) may be formed in one side wall of the first housing (110), and the other second connection opening (110c) may be formed in the other side wall of the first housing (110). However, there is no special limitation on the number of each of the first connection openings (110b) and the second connection openings (110c).

[0082] The first connection opening (110b) may be provided so that at least a portion of the first connection duct (410), which will be described later, is inserted when the garment management device (100) is mounted. The second connection opening (110c) may be provided so that at least a portion of the second connection duct (510), which will be described later, is inserted when the garment management device (100) is mounted.

[0083] The clothing management device (100) may include a first cap (181) and a second cap (182). The first cap (181) and the second cap (182) may be detachably mounted to a first connection opening (110b) and a second connection opening (110c), respectively. The first cap (181) may be configured to close the first connection opening (110b) when a first connection duct (410) to be described later is separated from the clothing management device (100). The second cap (182) may be configured to close the second connection opening (110c) when a second connection duct (510) to be described later is separated from the clothing management device (100).

[0084] The clothing management device (100) may include a duct opening (160a) formed in one side wall of the circulation duct (160). Specifically, the duct opening (160a) may be formed in a duct discharge portion (163) of the circulation duct (160). The duct opening (160a) may be provided so that a first connection duct (410), which will be described later, can be detachably mounted thereon.

[0085] For example, two duct openings (163a) may be provided. For example, one duct opening (163a) may be formed on one side wall of the first housing (110), and the other duct opening (163a) may be formed on the other side wall of the first housing (110). However, there is no particular limitation on the number of duct openings (163a).

[0086] The clothing management device (100) may include a duct cap (183). The duct cap (183) may be detachably mountable to the duct opening (160a). The duct cap (183) may be configured to close the duct opening (160a) when the first connecting duct (410), which will be described later, is detached from the clothing management device (100).

[0087] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the clothing storage device (200) may include a second housing (210). A clothing storage room (211) in which clothing is received and stored may be provided inside the second housing (210).

[0088] The second housing (210) may have a roughly hexahedral shape with one side open. A second opening (210a) may be formed on the front surface of the second housing (210). The second opening (210a) may be covered by a second door (221) that is rotatably coupled to the second housing (210). The clothing storage compartment (211) may be opened and closed by the rotation of the second door (221) that covers the second opening (210a). The second door (221) may be rotatably coupled to the second housing (210) via a second hinge (222).

[0089] The clothing storage device (200) may include a rack (230). The rack (230) may be placed inside the clothing storage room (211). A hanger or the like may be mounted on the rack (230).

[0090] The clothing storage device (200) may include a third connection opening (210b) and a fourth connection opening (210c). Each of the third connection opening (210b) and the fourth connection opening (210c) may be formed on one side wall of the second housing (210). Specifically, the third connection opening (210b) may be formed at a position adjacent to a suction fan (242) to be described later, and the fourth connection opening (210c) may be formed on one side of the clothing storage compartment (211). For example, the third connection opening (210b) may be formed on an upper portion of the second housing (210), and the fourth connection opening (210c) may be formed on a lower portion of the second housing (210).

[0091] For example, each of the third connection opening (210b) and the fourth connection opening (210c) may be provided in two numbers. For example, one third connection opening (210b) may be formed in one side wall of the second housing (210), and the other third connection opening (210b) may be formed in the other side wall of the second housing (210). For example, one fourth connection opening (210c) may be formed in one side wall of the second housing (210), and the other fourth connection opening (210c) may be formed in the other side wall of the second housing (210). However, there is no particular limitation on the number of each of the third connection openings (210b) and the fourth connection openings (210c).

[0092] The third connection opening (210b) may be provided so that at least a portion of the first connection duct (410), which will be described later, is inserted when the first connection duct (410) is mounted on the clothing storage device (200). The fourth connection opening (210c) may be provided so that at least a portion of the second connection duct (510), which will be described later, is inserted when the second connection duct (510) is mounted on the clothing storage device (200).

[0093] The clothing storage device (200) may include a third cap (281) and a fourth cap (282). The third cap (281) and the fourth cap (282) may be detachably mounted to the third connection opening (210b) and the fourth connection opening (210c), respectively. The third cap (281) may be provided to close the third connection opening (210b) when the first connection duct (410) to be described later is separated from the clothing storage device (200). The fourth cap (282) may be provided to close the fourth connection opening (210c) when the second connection duct (510) to be described later is separated from the clothing storage device (200). The third cap (281) and the fourth cap (282) may be provided in multiple numbers to correspond to the third connection opening (210b) and the fourth connection opening (210c), respectively.

[0094] Unlike the clothing management device (100), the clothing storage device (200) may omit a machine room equipped with a heat exchanger or a steam generator. According to this configuration, even if the second housing (210) of the clothing storage device (200) has a similar volume to the first housing (110) of the clothing management device (100), since the clothing storage device (200) omits the machine room, the clothing storage room (211) of the clothing storage device (200) may have a relatively wide storage space.

[0095] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the clothing storage device (200) can be detachably coupled to the clothing management device (100). By coupling the clothing storage device (200) to the clothing management device (100), the clothing management device (1) can additionally have a space capable of accommodating clothing. In addition, after the clothing managed by the clothing management device (100) is moved to the clothing storage room (211) of the clothing storage device (200), it becomes easier to manage another clothing requiring management through the clothing management device (100), thereby improving the usability of the clothing management device (1).

[0096] Hereinafter, the method of combining a clothing management device (100) and a clothing storage device (200) will be described with reference to FIG. 1.

[0097] Referring to FIG. 1, a plurality of clothing storage devices (200) may be provided. For example, two clothing storage devices (200) may be provided. The two clothing storage devices (200) may be respectively coupled to both sides of the clothing management device (100). However, there is no particular limitation on the number of clothing storage devices (200), and for example, one clothing storage device (200) may be provided.

[0098] The clothing manager (1) may include a coupling bracket (300). The coupling bracket (300) may couple the clothing storage device (200) to the clothing management device (100). By coupling the clothing storage device (200) to the clothing management device (100) via the coupling bracket (300), the distance between the clothing storage device (200) and the clothing management device (100) may be maintained constant. A plurality of coupling brackets (300) may be provided.

[0099] The coupling bracket (300) may include a first coupling bracket (310) and a second coupling bracket (320). The first coupling bracket (310) and the second coupling bracket (320) may be respectively coupled to the first housing (110) of the clothing management device (100) and the second housing (210) of the clothing storage device (200). Specifically, the first coupling bracket (310) and the second coupling bracket (320) may be respectively coupled to the first housing (110) and the second housing (210) through separate fastening members, thereby coupling the clothing storage device (200) to the clothing management device (100). The first coupling bracket (310) can be coupled to the front surface of the first housing (110) and the second housing (210), and the second coupling bracket (320) can be coupled to the upper surface of the first housing (110) and the second housing (210).

[0100] The coupling bracket (300) may include a third coupling bracket (330) and a fourth coupling bracket (340). The third coupling bracket (330) may be coupled to the first housing (110) of the clothing management device (100), and the fourth coupling bracket (340) may be coupled to the second housing (210) of the clothing storage device (200). At this time, one end of the third coupling bracket (330) and one end of the fourth coupling bracket (340) may be hooked to each other, thereby coupling the clothing storage device (200) to the clothing management device (100). The third coupling bracket (330) and the fourth coupling bracket (340) may be coupled to the upper surfaces of the first housing (110) and the second housing (210), respectively. The third coupling bracket (330) and the fourth coupling bracket (340) may be positioned further rearward than the second coupling bracket (320).

[0101] According to the concept of the present disclosure, when the clothing management device (100) is coupled to the clothing storage device (200) via the coupling bracket (300), one side wall of the first housing (110) and one side wall of the second housing (210) are arranged in parallel, so that the first housing (110) and the second housing (210) can be arranged to have the same height. Specifically, the first connection opening (110b) of the first housing (110) and the third connection opening (210b) of the second housing (210) can be provided at the same height, and the second connection opening (110c) of the first housing (110) and the fourth connection opening (210c) of the second housing (210) can be provided at the same height. Through this configuration, the process of connecting the first connection duct (410) and the second connection duct (510) to be described later to the clothing management device (100) and the clothing storage device (200) can be facilitated. Accordingly, even if a plurality of clothing storage devices (200) are connected to the clothing management device (100), the convenience of installation of each device can be improved through the connecting bracket (300), and the aesthetics of the clothing management device (1) can also be improved.

[0102] According to the concept of the present disclosure, when the clothing management device (100) is coupled to the clothing storage device (200) via the coupling bracket (300), vibration and noise that may occur in the clothing management device (1) while performing the clothing management course (1100) or clothing storage course (1300) described below can be distributed and transmitted to the clothing management device (100) and the clothing storage device (200). Accordingly, vibration and noise that may occur in each of the clothing management device (100) and the clothing storage device (200) can be reduced.

[0103] In the above, the coupling bracket (300) is described as including only the first, second, third, and fourth coupling brackets (310, 320, 330, and 340), but there is no special limitation on the number or shape of the coupling brackets (300).

[0104] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the clothing manager (1) can connect the clothing storage device (200) to one side of the clothing manager (100) via a coupling bracket (300). In addition, the clothing manager (1) can connect the circulation duct (160) of the clothing manager (100) and the clothing storage room (211) of the clothing manager (200) via a connecting duct (410, 510) and a damper device (420, 520) to be described later. Hereinafter, the connecting ducts (410, 510) and the damper device (420, 520) will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 8 to 14.

[0105] FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating a garment management device and a garment storage device according to one embodiment, wherein a first connection duct and a first damper device are mounted. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a garment management device and a garment storage device according to one embodiment, wherein a first connection duct and a first damper device are mounted. FIG. 10 is an exploded view illustrating a first connection duct and a first damper device according to one embodiment. FIG. 11 is an exploded view illustrating a first connection duct and a first damper device according to one embodiment.

[0106] Referring to FIGS. 8 to 11, the clothing manager (1) may include a first connection duct (410) and a first damper device (420) accommodated within the first connection duct (410). The first connection duct (410) may be detachably mounted on the clothing manager (100) and the clothing storage device (200).

[0107] The first connecting duct (410) can form a flow path therein. Specifically, when the clothing storage device (200) is coupled to the clothing management device (100), the first connecting duct (410) can be mounted on the clothing management device (100) and the clothing storage device (200), thereby forming a first connecting flow path (P1) between the circulation duct (160) and the clothing storage room (211). The first connecting flow path (P1) can be a flow path that passes from the duct outlet (163) of the circulation duct (160) through the first connecting duct (410) and heads to the clothing storage room (211).

[0108] The first connecting duct (410) can be coupled to the upper portions of the first housing (110) and the second housing (210). The first connecting duct (410) can be arranged to pass through the first connecting opening (110b) and the third connecting opening (210b) that is closest to the first connecting opening (110b).

[0109] The first connecting duct (410) may include a first damper case (411). The first damper case (411) may accommodate a first damper device (420).

[0110] The first damper case (411) may form a part of the first connecting passage (P1). Specifically, the first damper case (411) may include a first air inlet (411a) into which air is introduced from the circulation duct (160) and a first air discharge portion (411b) that discharges air to an extension duct (412) to be described later. The first air inlet portion (411a) may be formed at one end of the first damper case (411), and the first air discharge portion (411b) may be formed at the other end of the first damper case (411).

[0111] The first damper case (411) can be detachably coupled to the circulation duct (160). Specifically, the first damper case (411) can be coupled to the circulation duct (160) by coupling a first coupling portion (411c) formed at one end of the first damper case (411) to a circulation duct coupling portion (160b) of the circulation duct (160) through a separate fastening member.

[0112] The first damper case (411) may be detachably coupled to the duct opening (160a) of the circulation duct (160). When the first damper case (411) is coupled to the duct opening (160a), the first air inlet (411a) of the first damper case (411) and the duct opening (160a) may be connected.

[0113] According to the concept of the present disclosure, when the first connecting duct (410) is mounted on the clothing management device (100), the first damper case (411) is coupled to the duct opening (160a), so that the first connecting duct (410) can be connected to the duct outlet (163) of the circulation duct (160). Through this configuration, some of the air flowing from the duct outlet (163) of the circulation duct (160) to the clothing management room (111) can be introduced into the first connecting duct (410) through the duct opening (160a).

[0114] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the clothing management device (100) can be used independently or in combination with a clothing storage device (200). When the duct cap (183) is mounted on the duct opening (160a), the duct outlet (163) of the circulation duct (160) is not connected to the outside of the clothing management device (100), so the clothing management device (100) can be used independently. When the duct cap (183) is separated from the duct opening (160a), the first damper case (411) of the first connecting duct (410) is coupled to the duct opening (160a), so that the duct discharge portion (163) of the circulation duct (160) can be communicated with the outside of the clothing management device (100), and as the first connecting duct (410) is mounted on the clothing storage device (200), the clothing management device (100) can be used in a state coupled with the clothing storage device (200). That is, the user of the clothing manager (1) can change the configuration mounted / coupled to the duct opening (160a) depending on whether to use the clothing management device (100) independently or in a state coupled with the clothing storage device (200).

[0115] The first damper case (411) may include a first insertion groove (411d) into which one end of an extension duct (412) to be described later is inserted. The first insertion groove (411d) may be formed at the other end of the first damper case (411). Specifically, the first insertion groove (411d) may be formed along the outer circumferential surface of the first air discharge portion (411b).

[0116] The first connecting duct (410) may include an extension duct (412). When the first connecting duct (410) is mounted on the clothing management device (100) and the clothing storage device (200), the extension duct (412) may communicate the first damper device (420) and the clothing storage room (211). That is, the extension duct (412) may form a part of the first connecting passage (P1).

[0117] The clothing storage device (200) may include a clothing storage room cover (241) provided on the upper side of the clothing storage room (211) and a suction fan (242) coupled to the clothing storage room cover (241). The suction fan (242) may be disposed on the first connection path (P1) and may generate suction force. Through this configuration, when the first connection duct (410) is mounted on the clothing management device (100) and the clothing storage device (200), the suction fan (242) may suck in air passing through the first connection duct (410) and discharge it into the clothing storage room (211).

[0118] The extension duct (412) can be coupled to the clothing storage compartment cover (241). Specifically, the second coupling portion (412a) of the extension duct (412) is coupled to the cover coupling portion (241a) of the clothing storage compartment cover (241), so that the extension duct (412) can be coupled to the clothing storage compartment cover (241).

[0119] One end of the extension duct (412) can be connected to the other end of the first damper case (411). Through this configuration, the second air inlet (412b) formed at one end of the extension duct (412) can be connected to the first air outlet (411b) of the first damper case (411), and the extension duct (412) and the first damper case (411) can be communicated.

[0120] The extension duct (412) can be slidably connected to the first damper case (411). Specifically, one end of the extension duct (412) is slidably inserted into the first insertion groove (411d) of the first damper case (411), whereby the extension duct (412) can be connected to the first damper case (411).

[0121] The first connecting duct (410) may include a first sealing member (413). When one end of the extension duct (412) is inserted into the first insertion groove (411d) of the first damper case (411), the first sealing member (413) may be placed inside the first insertion groove (411d). Through this configuration, the first sealing member (413) may seal between the first damper case (411) and the extension duct (412). For example, the second sealing member (413) may include an elastic material.

[0122] According to the concept of the present disclosure, when the extension duct (412) is coupled to the first damper case (411), one end of the extension duct (412) and the inner surface of the first insertion groove (411d) can be spaced apart from each other with a predetermined gap therebetween. Through this configuration, when the first connection duct (410) is coupled to the clothing management device (100) and the clothing storage device (200), even if the positions of the clothing management device (100) or the clothing storage device (200) change, the extension duct (412) can stably maintain a state of being coupled to the first damper case (411). In addition, since the first sealing member (413) is placed inside the first insertion groove (411d) and includes an elastic material, it can continuously seal between the first damper case (411) and the extension duct (412) regardless of whether the position of the clothing management device (100) or the clothing storage device (200) changes.

[0123] The other end of the extension duct (412) can be connected to a suction fan (242). Specifically, the second air discharge portion (412c) formed at the other end of the extension duct (412) can be covered by the suction surface (242a) of the suction fan (242).

[0124] The first connecting duct (410) may include a second sealing member (414). The second sealing member (414) may be positioned on the outside of the second air discharge portion (412c) and the suction surface (242a) to seal between the extension duct (412) and the suction fan (242). For example, the second sealing member (414) may include an elastic material.

[0125] The first damper device (420) may be configured to open or close the first connecting duct (P1). The first damper device (420) may be accommodated inside the first damper case (411) of the first connecting duct (410).

[0126] The first damper device (420) may include a first damper (421). The first damper (421) may open or close the first connection passage (P1). Specifically, the first damper (421) may open or close the first connection passage (P1) by opening or closing the first air inlet (411a) of the first damper case (411).

[0127] The first damper (421) may be provided to be rotatable within the first damper case (411). Specifically, the first damper (421) may be rotatably coupled to the first damper case (411) via a first damper hinge (422). The first damper (421) may open or close the first connection path (P1) by rotating. In other words, the first damper (421) may open or close the first damper inlet (411a) by rotating.

[0128] A first damper sponge (423) may be coupled to one side of the first damper (421). Through this configuration, when the first damper (421) closes the first damper inlet (411a), the space between the first damper (421) and the first damper inlet (411a) can be completely sealed.

[0129] According to the concept of the present disclosure, a plurality of clothing storage devices (200) may be provided. Accordingly, each of the first connecting duct (410) and the first damper device (420) may be provided in plurality.

[0130] FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating a second connection duct mounted on a garment management device and a garment storage device according to one embodiment. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a second connection duct mounted on a garment management device and a garment storage device according to one embodiment. FIG. 14 is an exploded view illustrating a second connection duct according to one embodiment.

[0131] Referring to FIGS. 12 to 14, the clothing manager (1) may include a second connection duct (510) and a second damper device (520) accommodated within the second connection duct (510). The second connection duct (510) may be detachably mounted on the clothing manager (100) and the clothing storage device (200).

[0132] The second connecting duct (510) may form a flow path therein. Specifically, when the clothing storage device (200) is coupled to the clothing management device (100), the second connecting duct (510) may be mounted on the clothing management device (100) and the clothing storage device (200), thereby forming a second connecting flow path (P2) between the circulation duct (160) and the clothing storage room (211). The second connecting flow path (P2) may be a flow path that passes from the clothing storage room (211) through the second connecting duct (510) and heads to the first duct inlet (161) of the circulation duct (160).

[0133] The second connecting duct (510) can be coupled to the lower portions of the first housing (110) and the second housing (210). The second connecting duct (510) can be arranged to pass through the second connecting opening (110c) and the fourth connecting opening (210c) that is closest to the second connecting opening (110c).

[0134] The clothing management device (100) may include a fixed duct (190) that is fixed to a first duct inlet (161) of a circulation duct (160). One end of the fixed duct (190) may be fixed to the first duct inlet (161) and communicate with the first duct inlet (161). The other end of the fixed duct (190) may be open and provided at a position corresponding to a second connection opening (110c). Through this configuration, when the second connection duct (510) is mounted on the clothing management device (100), the fixed duct (190) may connect the first duct inlet (161) of the circulation duct (160) and the second connection duct (510). Additionally, when the second connection opening (110c) is closed with the second cap (182), the other end of the fixed duct (190) can also be closed by the second cap (182).

[0135] The second connecting duct (510) may include a duct body (511). The duct body (511) may accommodate a second damper device (520) and a second damper case (512) to be described later therein. When the second connecting duct (510) is mounted on the clothing management device (100) and the clothing storage device (200), the duct body (511) may communicate the fixed duct (190) and the clothing storage room (211). Through this configuration, air within the clothing storage room (211) may pass through the duct body (511) and the second damper device (520) and be introduced into the fixed duct (190). That is, the duct body (511) may form a part of the second connecting passage (P2).

[0136] One end of the duct body (511) can be detachably mounted to the fourth connection opening (210c). The other end of the duct body (511) can be detachably coupled to the other end of the fixed duct (190). Specifically, the third coupling portion (511a) of the duct body (511) is coupled to the fixed duct coupling portion (190a) of the fixed duct (190) through a separate fastening member, so that the duct body (511) can be coupled to the other end of the fixed duct (190). The duct body (511) can pass through the second connection opening (110c) and the fourth connection opening (210c).

[0137] According to the concept of the present disclosure, when the second connecting duct (510) is mounted on the clothing management device (100), the duct body (511) is connected to the other end of the fixed duct (190), so that the second connecting duct (510) can be connected to the first duct inlet (161) of the circulation duct (160). Through this configuration, some of the air in the clothing storage room (211) can pass through the second connecting duct (510) and the fixed duct (190) and be introduced into the first duct inlet (161) of the circulation duct (160).

[0138] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the clothing management device (100) can be used independently or in combination with a clothing storage device (200). When the other end of the fixed duct (190) is closed by mounting the second cap (182) on the second connection opening (110c), the first duct inlet (161) of the circulation duct (160) does not communicate with the outside of the clothing management device (100), so that the clothing management device (100) can be used independently. When the second cap (182) is separated from the second connecting opening (110c) and the other end of the fixed duct (190) is opened, the duct body (511) of the second connecting duct (510) is coupled to the other end of the fixed duct (190), so that the first duct inlet (161) of the circulation duct (160) can be connected to the outside of the clothing management device (100), and as the second connecting duct (510) is mounted on the clothing storage device (200), the clothing management device (100) can be used in a state coupled with the clothing storage device (200). That is, the user of the clothing manager (1) can change the configuration mounted / coupled to the other end of the fixed duct (190) depending on whether to use the clothing management device (100) independently or in a state coupled with the clothing storage device (200).

[0139] The second connecting duct (510) may include a second damper case (512). The second damper case (512) may be disposed inside the duct body (511). The second damper case (512) may accommodate a second damper device (520). The second damper case (512) may include a damper base (512a) provided on the lower side of the second damper device (520) to support the second damper device (520).

[0140] The second damper case (512) may form a part of the second connecting passage (P2). The second damper case (512) may form a case opening (512b) through which air flowing in from the circulation duct (160) may pass.

[0141] The second damper case (512) can be detachably coupled to the other end of the fixed duct (190). Specifically, by inserting one end of the damper base (512a) into the second insertion groove (190b) formed at the other end of the fixed duct (190), the second damper case (512) can be coupled to the other end of the fixed duct (190).

[0142] The second damper device (520) may be configured to open or close the second connecting duct (P2). The second damper device (520) may be accommodated within the second damper case (512) of the second connecting duct (510).

[0143] The second damper device (520) may include a second damper (521). The second damper (521) may open or close the second connection path (P2). Specifically, the second damper (521) may open or close the second connection path (P2) by opening or closing the case opening (512b).

[0144] The second damper (521) may be provided to be rotatable within the second damper case (512). Specifically, the second damper (521) may be rotatably coupled to the second damper case (512) via a second damper hinge (522) fixed to the damper base (512a). The second damper (521) may open or close the second connection path (P2) by rotating. In other words, the second damper (521) may open or close the case opening (512b) by rotating.

[0145] A second damper sponge (523) may be coupled to one side of the second damper (521). Through this configuration, when the second damper (521) closes the case opening (512b), the space between the second damper (521) and the case opening (512b) can be completely sealed.

[0146] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the clothing storage device (200) may be provided in multiple units. Correspondingly, each of the second connecting duct (510) and the second damper device (520) may be provided in multiple units.

[0147] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the clothing management device (100) can form a single circulation path through an airflow outlet (111a) formed at the upper portion of the clothing management room (111) and airflow inlets (111b, 111c) formed at the lower portion of the clothing management room (111). In addition, the clothing storage device (200) can be coupled to both sides of the clothing management device (100), and by connecting ducts (410, 510) connecting the circulation duct (160) and the clothing storage room (211), steam or dry air can be discharged into the clothing storage room (211).

[0148] In this document, only the case where the circulation duct (160) and the clothing storage room (211) are connected by the connecting duct (410, 510) being connected to the circulation duct (160) or the fixed duct (190) is described, but the connection position of the connecting duct (410, 510) is not limited thereto. For example, the connecting duct (410, 510) may be connected to one side wall of each of the clothing management room (111) and the clothing storage room (211). In this case, the first connecting duct (410) may be connected at a position relatively close to the airflow outlet (111a), and the second connecting duct (510) may be connected at a position relatively close to the airflow inlet (111b, 111c). In this case, since the clothing management room (111) and the clothing storage room (211) have better accessibility than the circulation duct (160), it may be easier to connect the connection duct (410, 510) to the clothing management device (100) and the clothing storage device (200) than when the connection duct (410, 510) is directly connected to the circulation duct (160).

[0149] In this document, only the case where the clothing management device (100) forms one circulation path has been described, but even when the clothing management device (100) forms two circulation paths, the clothing storage device (200) and the connecting ducts (410, 510) may be combined. For example, the clothing management device (100) may form an upper path for removing dust or wrinkles from clothing and performing deodorization, etc. through strong wind, and a lower path for removing moisture from the clothing management room (111). In this case, as described above, by connecting the connecting ducts (410, 510) to one side wall of each of the clothing management room (111) and the clothing storage room (211), the clothing management room (111) and the clothing storage room (211) can be connected, and steam or dry air, etc. can be discharged into the clothing storage room (211).

[0150] In this document, only the case where two clothing storage devices (200) are coupled to both sides of a clothing management device (100) has been described, but the coupling position of the clothing storage devices (200) is not limited thereto. For example, the clothing storage device (200) may be coupled to one side of another clothing storage device (200). That is, the clothing management device (100) may be coupled to one side of the clothing storage device (200), and another clothing storage device (200) may be coupled to the other side of the clothing storage device (200). In this case, the third connecting duct may be coupled to each of the different clothing storage devices (200), thereby connecting the respective clothing storage rooms (211).

[0151] Hereinafter, a control method of a clothing manager (1) will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 18. Specifically, a control method of a clothing manager (1) will be described when a clothing storage device (200) is coupled to a clothing management device (100), and a connection duct (410, 510) and a damper device (420, 520) are mounted on the clothing management device (100) and the clothing storage device (200).

[0152] Fig. 15 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a garment manager according to one embodiment.

[0153] Referring to FIG. 15, the clothing manager (1) may include a control panel (610), a first sensor module (620), a second sensor module (720), a control unit (630), a clothing management device drive unit (640), a clothing storage device drive unit (740), and a damper device drive unit (840). The control panel (610), the first sensor module (620), the control unit (630), and the clothing management device drive unit (640) may be provided in the clothing management device (100). The second sensor module (720) and the clothing storage device drive unit (740) may be provided in the clothing storage device (200). The damper device drive unit (840) may be provided in the connecting duct (410, 510).

[0154] The control panel (610) may provide a user interface for user interaction. The control panel (610) may be provided in the first housing (110) or in the first door (121). For example, the control panel (610) may be provided on the outside of the first door (121).

[0155] Additionally, the control panel (610) may be provided in the second housing (210) or in the second door (221). For example, the control panel (610) may be provided on the outside of the second door (221). Furthermore, the control panel (610) may be provided in each of the clothing management device (100) and the clothing storage device (200) to enhance user convenience.

[0156] The control panel (610) may include an input button (611) and / or a display (612).

[0157] The input button (611) can obtain user input related to the operation of the clothing manager (1). For example, the input button (611) can obtain user input for controlling the clothing management course (1100). For example, the input button (611) can obtain user input for controlling the clothing storage course (1300).

[0158] The input button (611) can provide an electrical signal (user signal) (e.g., a voltage signal or a current signal) corresponding to a user input to the control unit (630). The control unit (630) can identify the user input based on processing the user input signal.

[0159] The input button (611) may include a tact switch, a push switch, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a micro switch or a touch switch.

[0160] The display (612) can obtain operation information of the clothing manager (1) from the control unit (630) and display the operation information of the clothing manager (1). For example, the display (612) can display the opening or closing of the first door (121). For example, the display (612) can display the temperature, humidity, pressure, etc. measured within the clothing management room (111) of the clothing management device (100) or the clothing storage room (211) of the clothing storage device (200).

[0161] The display (612) can display user input obtained in relation to the operation of the garment manager (1). For example, the display (612) can display user input for the garment management course (1100) of the garment manager (1). For example, the display (612) can display user input for the garment storage course (1300) of the garment manager (1).

[0162] The display (612) may include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, a light emitting diode (LED) panel, etc.

[0163] The first sensor module (620) can detect temperature, humidity, pressure, etc. inside the clothing management room (111) of the clothing management device (100).

[0164] The first sensor module (620) may include a first humidity sensor (621), a first temperature sensor (622), a first gas sensor (623), a first dust sensor (624), and a first air volume sensor (625). The first humidity sensor (621) may be provided on the inside of the first housing (110) or the first door (121) to detect humidity within the clothing care room (111). The first temperature sensor (622) may be provided on the inside of the first housing (110) or the first door (121) to detect temperature within the clothing care room (111).

[0165] The first gas sensor (623) and the first dust sensor (624) are installed inside the first housing (110) or the first door (121) and can detect the amount of gas or dust within the clothing care room (111). That is, the first gas sensor (623) and the first dust sensor (624) can detect the level of contamination of the air within the clothing care room (111).

[0166] The first wind volume sensor (625) is installed on the inside of the first housing (110) or the first door (121) and can detect the level of wind volume within the clothing management room (111).

[0167] The first sensor module (620) can transmit electrical signals output from the first humidity sensor (621), the first temperature sensor (622), the first gas sensor (623), the first dust sensor (624), and the first air volume sensor (625) to the control unit (630).

[0168] The second sensor module (720) can detect temperature, humidity, pressure, etc. inside the clothing storage room (211) of the clothing storage device (200).

[0169] The second sensor module (720) may include a second humidity sensor (721), a second temperature sensor (722), a second gas sensor (723), a second dust sensor (724), and a second air volume sensor (725). The second humidity sensor (721) may be provided on the inside of the second housing (210) or the second door (221) to detect humidity within the clothing storage room (211). The second temperature sensor (722) may be provided on the inside of the second housing (210) or the door (221) to detect temperature within the clothing storage room (211).

[0170] The second gas sensor (723) and the second dust sensor (724) are installed inside the second housing (210) or the second door (221) and can detect the amount of gas or dust inside the clothing storage room (211). That is, the second gas sensor (723) and the second dust sensor (724) can detect the level of contamination of the air inside the clothing storage room (211).

[0171] The second air volume sensor (725) is installed on the inside of the second housing (210) or the second door (221) and can detect the air volume level within the clothing storage room (211).

[0172] The second sensor module (720) can transmit electrical signals output from the second humidity sensor (721), the second temperature sensor (722), the second gas sensor (723), the second dust sensor (724), and the second air volume sensor (725) to the control unit (630).

[0173] According to the concept of the present disclosure, when a clothing storage device (200) is coupled to a clothing management device (100) and a connection duct (410, 510) is mounted on the clothing management device (100) and the clothing storage device (200), the clothing management device (100) and the clothing storage device (200) can be electrically connected to each other. Through this configuration, an electrical signal output from a second sensor module (720) provided in the clothing storage device (200) can be transmitted to a control unit (630) provided in the clothing management device (100).

[0174] The control unit (630) may include a processor (631) and a memory (632). The control unit (630) may output a control signal for controlling the control panel (610), the first sensor module (620), the second sensor module (720), the clothing management device driving unit (640), the clothing storage device driving unit (740), and / or the connection duct driving unit (840). That is, the control unit (630) may be configured to control the clothing management device (100), the clothing storage device (200), and / or the connection duct (410, 510).

[0175] The control unit (630) may include a memory (632) that stores or memorizes a program (multiple instructions) or data for processing signals and providing control signals.

[0176] The memory (632) may include volatile memory such as Static Random Access Memory (S-RAM) and Dynamic Random Access Memory (D-RAM), and non-volatile memory such as Read Only Memory (ROM) and Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EPROM). The memory (632) may be formed integrally with the processor (631) or may be provided as a semiconductor device separate from the processor (631).

[0177] The processor (631) may further include a processing core (e.g., an arithmetic circuit, a memory circuit, and a control circuit) that processes a signal based on a program or data stored in the memory (632) and outputs a control signal.

[0178] The processor (631) can process a user input signal of the control panel (610) and identify the user input. For example, the processor (631) can identify a user input for controlling a clothing care course (1100) or a clothing storage course (1300).

[0179] Additionally, the processor (631) can control the clothing care device drive unit (640) based on a user input signal of the control panel (610). Specifically, the processor (631) can control the rotation speed of the circulation fan (171) or control the operation of the heat exchanger (140) or the steam generator (153).

[0180] Additionally, the processor (631) can control the clothing storage device drive unit (740) based on a user input signal of the control panel (610). Specifically, the processor (631) can control the rotation speed of the suction fan (242).

[0181] Additionally, the processor (631) can control the damper device drive unit (840) based on a user input signal of the control panel (610). Specifically, the processor (631) can control the first damper device (420) or the second damper device (520).

[0182] Fig. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a clothing care course according to one embodiment.

[0183] Referring to FIG. 16, when the control unit (630) performs the clothing management course (1100), the clothing manager (1) can start operating (1110). The control unit (630) can receive input regarding the clothing management course (1100) from the user. By performing the clothing management course (1100), odors and dust, etc., of clothing stored in the clothing management room (111) can be removed.

[0184] The control unit (630), which receives input from the user regarding the clothing management course (1100), can close the connecting paths (P1, P2) via the damper device (420, 520) (1120). That is, the path formed between the circulation duct (160) and the clothing storage room (211) can be blocked.

[0185] After the damper devices (420, 520) close the connection paths (P1, P2), the control unit (630) can perform a steam injection operation (1130) to inject steam generated from the steam generator (153) into the clothing management room (111) to manage the clothing accommodated inside the clothing management room (111). At this time, the circulation fan (171) and the steam generator (153) of the clothing management device driving unit (640) can be driven. The clothing accommodated inside the clothing management room (111) can have odors, dust, etc. removed by the steam. While the steam injection operation is being performed (1130), since the connection paths (P1, P2) are closed by the damper devices (420, 520), the flow of steam into the clothing storage room (211) can be restricted.

[0186] The control unit (630) can stop the steam injection operation (1140) based on a user input or a signal to end a set course. Accordingly, the operation of the steam generator (153) can be stopped.

[0187] After the steam injection operation is completed (1140), the control unit (630) can perform the clothing storage course (1300) (1150). Details regarding the clothing storage course (1300) will be described later.

[0188] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the control unit (630) may perform the clothing care course (1100) while opening the connection paths (P1, P2) via the damper devices (420, 520). By performing the clothing care course (1100) in this manner, odors and dust, etc. of clothing stored in the clothing storage room (211) can be removed. At this time, the steam generator (153) can generate a larger amount of steam, and the rotation speeds of the circulation fan (171) and the suction fan (242) can be increased.

[0189] Fig. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a method for activating a clothing storage course according to one embodiment. Fig. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a clothing storage course according to one embodiment.

[0190] Referring to FIG. 17, the control unit (630) can activate the clothing storage course (1300) (1220) based on whether the clothing management device (100) is equipped with connection ducts (410, 510) (1210). Specifically, when both the first connection duct (410) and the second connection duct (510) are equipped in the clothing management device (100) (1210), the control unit (630) can activate the clothing storage course (1300) (1220), and when either the first connection duct (410) or the second connection duct (510) is not equipped in the clothing management device (100) (1210), the control unit (630) can deactivate the clothing storage course (1300). When the clothing storage course (1300) is deactivated, it may become impossible for a user to select the clothing storage course (1300) through the control panel (610), and even if the steam injection operation ends (1140) during the clothing care course (1100), the clothing storage course (1300) may not be performed.

[0191] Referring to FIG. 18, when the control unit (630) activates the clothing storage course (1300) and performs the clothing storage course (1300), the clothing manager (1) can start operating (1310). The control unit (630) can receive an input for the clothing storage course (1300) from the user. In addition, when the control unit (630) performs the clothing management course (1100), the clothing storage course (1300) can be performed after the steam injection operation is completed (1140). As the clothing storage course (1300) is performed, the humidity in the clothing management room (111) and the clothing storage room (211) can be controlled.

[0192] After receiving input from a user for a clothing storage course (1300) or after the steam injection operation is terminated (1140) during the execution of a clothing care course (1100), the control unit (630) may perform a dry air discharge operation to discharge dry air into the clothing care room (111) to remove moisture from the clothing care room (111) (1320). At this time, the circulation fan (171) and heat exchanger (140) of the clothing care device drive unit (640) may be driven.

[0193] When the control unit (630) performs a dry air discharge operation (1320), dry air may also be discharged inside the clothing storage room (211) to remove moisture from the clothing storage room (211). That is, some of the dry air discharged from the circulation duct (160) to the clothing management room (111) flows into the clothing storage room (211) through the first connection duct (410) (first connection path (P1)), and some of the air inside the clothing storage room (211) flows into the circulation duct (160) through the second connection duct (510) (second connection path (P2)), thereby controlling the humidity inside the clothing storage room (211).

[0194] The control unit (630) can control the damper device (420, 520) based on the fact that the connection duct (410, 510) is mounted on the clothing management device (100). That is, the control unit (630) can have control authority over the damper device (420, 520) based on the fact that the connection duct (410, 510) is mounted on the clothing management device (100).

[0195] While performing the dry air discharge operation (1320), the control unit (630) can open the first connection path (P1) by controlling the first damper device (420) so that some of the dry air flowing into the clothing management room (111) flows into the clothing storage room (211), or close the first connection path (P1) so as to restrict the dry air flowing into the clothing management room (111) from flowing into the clothing storage room (211).

[0196] While performing the dry air exhaust operation (1320), the control unit (630) can open the second connection path (P2) to allow some of the air in the clothing storage room (211) to flow into the circulation duct (160) by controlling the second damper device (520), or close the second connection path (P2) to limit the air in the clothing storage room (211) from flowing into the circulation duct (160).

[0197] While performing the dry air exhaust operation (1320), the control unit (630) can open or close the connection path (P1, P2) based on the humidity in the clothing storage room (211) detected by the second humidity sensor (721) (1330).

[0198] When the humidity inside the clothing storage room (211) is higher than a predetermined humidity (1330), the control unit (630) can open the first connection path (P1) through the first damper device (420) to allow dry air to flow into the clothing storage room (211) (1335), and can open the second connection path (P2) through the second damper device (520) to allow some of the air inside the clothing storage room (211) to flow into the circulation duct (160) (1335).

[0199] When the humidity inside the clothing storage room (211) is higher than a predetermined humidity (1330), the control unit (630) can drive the suction fan (242) (1335). The control unit (630) can control the amount of dry air flowing from the circulation duct (160) to the clothing storage room (211) by controlling the rotation speed of the suction fan (242).

[0200] Specifically, when the humidity inside the clothing storage room (211) is higher than a predetermined humidity (1330), the control unit (630) can determine the rotation speed of the suction fan (242) based on the difference between the humidity inside the clothing storage room (211) detected by the second humidity sensor (721) and the predetermined humidity. For example, when the difference between the humidity inside the clothing storage room (211) and the predetermined humidity is relatively large, the suction fan (242) can rotate relatively quickly. For example, when the difference between the humidity inside the clothing storage room (211) and the predetermined humidity is relatively small, the suction fan (242) can rotate relatively slowly.

[0201] When the humidity in the clothing storage room (211) is equal to or lower than a predetermined humidity (1330), the control unit (630) can close the first connection path (P1) through the first damper device (420) (1340), close the second connection path (P2) through the second damper device (520) (1340), and stop the operation of the suction fan (242) (1340).

[0202] After the connection path (P1, P2) is closed because the humidity inside the clothing storage room (211) is equal to or lower than the predetermined humidity, the control unit (630) can stop the dry air discharge operation (1360) based on the humidity inside the clothing management room (111) detected by the first humidity sensor (621) (1350).

[0203] Specifically, when the humidity inside the clothing management room (111) is higher than a predetermined humidity (1350), the control unit (630) can continuously perform a dry air exhaust operation to allow dry air to flow into the clothing management room (111).

[0204] Specifically, when the humidity within the clothing management room (111) is equal to or lower than a predetermined humidity (1350), the control unit (630) can stop the dry air exhaust operation (1360). Accordingly, the operation of the circulation fan (171) and the heat exchanger (140) can be stopped (1360).

[0205] More specifically, when the humidity within the clothing management room (111) is equal to or lower than a predetermined humidity (1350) and when the humidity within the clothing storage room (211) is equal to or lower than the predetermined humidity (1330), the control unit (630) can stop the dry air discharge operation (1360). That is, when both of the above two conditions are satisfied, the control unit (630) can stop the dry air discharge operation (1360).

[0206] As the dry air exhaust operation stops (1360), the garment care course (1300) may be terminated (1370).

[0207] In the above, an embodiment in which clothing is stored in each of the clothing management room (111) of the clothing management device (100) and the clothing storage room (211) of the clothing storage device (200) has been described. However, depending on the embodiment, clothing may not be stored in the clothing management room (111), but may be stored only in the clothing storage room (211). Even in such an embodiment, the control unit (630) may perform the clothing storage course (1300).

[0208] Specifically, the control unit (630) can receive an input for a clothing storage course (1300) from a user and perform the clothing storage course (1300), and the clothing manager (1) can start an operation (1310). The control unit (630) can perform a dry air discharge operation (1320), and some of the dry air flowing from the inside of the circulation duct (160) to the clothing management room (111) can flow into the inside of the clothing storage room (211) through the first connection duct (410). At this time, the control unit (630) can open or close the connection paths (P1, P2) through the damper device (420, 520) (1335, 1340) based on the humidity inside the clothing storage room (211) detected by the second humidity sensor (721) (1330).

[0209] When the humidity inside the clothing storage room (211) is higher than a predetermined humidity (1330), the control unit (630) can open the connecting passages (P1, P2). In addition, the control unit (630) can drive the suction fan (242) (1335) and control the control speed of the suction fan (242), thereby controlling the amount of dry air flowing into the clothing storage room (211).

[0210] When the humidity inside the clothing storage room (211) is equal to or lower than the predetermined humidity (1330), the control unit (630) can close the connection path (P1, P2).

[0211] After the connection paths (P1, P2) are closed by the control unit (630), the control unit (630) can stop the dry air discharge operation regardless of the humidity within the clothing care room (111) (1360). As the dry air discharge operation is stopped (1370), the clothing care course (1300) can be terminated (1370).

[0212] That is, if no clothing is stored in the clothing management room (111) and only clothing is stored in the clothing storage room (211), the step (1350) of checking whether the humidity in the clothing management room (111) is equal to or lower than a predetermined humidity may not be performed.

[0213] The clothing manager (1) can effectively manage clothing stored in the clothing storage room (211) of the clothing storage device (200) even if the clothing is not stored in the clothing management room (111) of the clothing management device (100), thereby improving user convenience.

[0214] According to one embodiment, a clothing manager (1) is a clothing management device (100) including a first housing (110) in which a management room (111) for managing clothes is provided inside, and a circulation duct (160) provided to allow air in the management room (111) to be introduced or air to be discharged to the management room (111), a clothing management device (100) including a control unit (630) for controlling the clothing management device (100), a clothing storage device (200) including a second housing (210) in which a storage room (211) for storing clothes is provided inside, a clothing storage device (200) that can be detachably coupled to the clothing management device (100), and when the clothing storage device (200) is coupled to the clothing management device (100), a connection path (P1, P2) is formed between the circulation duct (160) and the storage room (211) by the clothing management device (100) and the clothing storage device (100). The device (200) includes a detachably mountable connection duct (410, 510), and a damper device (420, 520) configured to open or close the connection path (P1, P2). The control unit (630) controls the damper device (420, 520) to open or close the connection path (P1, P2) based on the connection duct (410, 510) being mounted on the clothing management device (100).

[0215] The above circulation duct (160) may include a duct discharge portion (163) provided to discharge air to the management room (111). When the above connection duct (410) is mounted on the clothing management device (100), the above connection duct (410) may be provided to communicate with the above duct discharge portion (163).

[0216] The above clothing storage device (200) may further include a suction fan (242) that is placed on the connecting path (P1) and generates suction force.

[0217] The above connecting duct (410) may include a damper case (411) that accommodates the damper device (420), and an extension duct (412) that can be slidably connected to the damper case (411) so as to be in communication with the damper case (411).

[0218] The above damper case (411) may include an insertion groove (411d) into which one end of the extension duct (412) is inserted. The above connection duct (410) may further include a sealing member (413) disposed inside the insertion groove (411d) to seal between the extension duct (412) and the damper case (411) when one end of the extension duct (412) is inserted into the insertion groove (411d) of the damper case (411).

[0219] The above-mentioned connecting duct (410) may be a first connecting duct (410). The above-mentioned connecting path (P1) may be a first connecting path (P1) that leads from the circulation duct (160) to the storage room (211). The above-mentioned clothing manager (1) may include a second connecting duct (510) that is detachably mountable to the clothing manager (100) and the clothing storage device (200) to form a second connecting path (P2) that leads from the storage room (211) to the circulation duct (160) when the clothing storage device (200) is coupled to the clothing manager (100).

[0220] The above circulation duct (160) may include a duct inlet (161) provided to allow air within the management room (111) to be introduced. The above clothing management device (100) may further include a fixed duct (190) provided with one end fixed to the duct inlet (161) so as to connect the duct inlet (161) and the second connection duct (510) when the second connection duct (510) is mounted on the clothing management device (100).

[0221] The above damper device (420) may be a first damper device (420). The garment manager (1) may further include a second damper device (520) accommodated inside the second connection duct (510). The control unit (630) may control the second damper device (520) to open or close the second connection path (P2).

[0222] The clothing management device (100) may further include a connection opening (110b, 110c) into which at least a portion of the connection duct (410, 510) is inserted when the connection duct (410, 510) is mounted on the clothing management device (100), and a cap (181, 182) detachably mountable to the connection opening (110b, 110c) to close the connection opening (110b, 110c) when the connection duct (410, 510) is separated from the clothing management device (100).

[0223] The above clothing manager (1) may further include a coupling bracket (300) coupled to the first housing (110) and the second housing (210), respectively, to couple the clothing storage device (200) to the clothing manager (100).

[0224] The above control unit (630) can close the connecting path (P1, P2) while performing a steam injection operation (1130) to inject steam into the management room (111).

[0225] The control unit (630) may perform a dry air discharge operation (1320) for discharging dry air to the management room (111) after the steam injection operation is completed (1140), and while performing the dry air discharge operation (1320), may open the connecting passage (P1, P2) so that some of the dry air flowing into the management room (111) flows into the storage room (211) (1335), or may close the connecting passage (P1, P2) so as to restrict the dry air flowing into the management room (111) from flowing into the storage room (211) (1340).

[0226] The above clothing storage device (200) may further include a humidity sensor (721) configured to detect humidity within the storage room (211). The control unit (630) may open (1335) or close (1340) the connection path (P1, P2) based on the humidity detected by the humidity sensor (721) (1330) while performing a dry air discharge operation (1320) for discharging dry air to the management room (111).

[0227] The control unit (630) can open the connection path (P1, P2) through the damper device (420, 520) to allow dry air to flow into the storage room (211) when the humidity detected by the humidity sensor is higher than the predetermined humidity (1330) (1335), and can close the connection path (P1, P2) through the damper device (420, 520) when the humidity detected by the humidity sensor is equal to or lower than the predetermined humidity (1330) (1340).

[0228] The above clothing storage device (200) may further include a suction fan (242) that is disposed on the connection path (P1, P2) and generates suction force. The control unit (630) may determine the rotation speed of the suction fan (242) based on the difference between the humidity detected by the humidity sensor (721) and the predetermined humidity when the humidity detected by the humidity sensor (721) is higher than a predetermined humidity (1330).

[0229] A clothing manager (1) according to one embodiment includes a clothing manager (100) including a housing having a management room (111) for managing clothing therein, a circulation duct (160) for allowing air in the management room (111) to flow in or exhaust air to the management room (111), and a duct opening (160a) formed on one side wall of the circulation duct (160), a cap (183) detachably mountable to the duct opening (160a) for closing the duct opening (160a), and a connecting duct (410) detachably connectable to the duct opening (160a) for allowing the circulation duct (160) to communicate with the outside of the clothing manager (100) when the cap (183) is detached from the duct opening (160a).

[0230] The above clothing manager (1) may further include a damper device (420) configured to open or close a passage formed inside the connecting duct (410).

[0231] The above circulation duct (160) may include a duct discharge portion (163) provided to discharge air to the management room (111). The duct opening (160a) may be formed in the duct discharge portion (163) of the circulation duct (160).

[0232] The above-mentioned connecting duct (410) may be a first connecting duct (410). The above-mentioned circulation duct (160) may include a duct inlet (161) provided to allow air within the management room (111) to be introduced. The above-mentioned clothing management device (100) may further include a fixed duct (190) provided such that one end thereof is fixed to the duct inlet (161). The above-mentioned clothing management device (100) may include a second connecting duct (510) that is detachably connectable to the other end of the fixed duct (190) so as to allow the duct inlet (161) of the circulation duct (160) to communicate with the outside of the above-mentioned clothing management device (100).

[0233] According to one embodiment, a clothing manager (1) comprises a clothing management device (100) including a first housing (110) in which a management room (111) for managing clothes is provided inside, and a circulation duct (160) provided to allow air in the management room (111) to be introduced or air to be discharged to the management room (111), a clothing storage device (200) including a second housing (210) in which a storage room (211) for storing clothes is provided inside, wherein the clothing storage device (200) is detachably connectable to the clothing management device (100), a first connection duct (410) detachably mountable to the clothing management device (100) and the clothing storage device (200) to form a first connection path (P1) from the circulation duct (160) to the storage room (211) when the clothing storage device (200) is connected to the clothing management device (100), and the clothing storage device (200) is connected to the clothing management device (100). When coupled to the device (100), a second connection duct (510) is detachably mountable to the clothing management device (100) and the clothing storage device (200) to form a second connection path (P2) from the storage room (211) to the circulation duct (160).

[0234] According to the invention of the present disclosure, a garment manager can additionally have a garment storage space by including a garment management device and a garment storage device detachably connectable to the garment management device.

[0235] According to the concept of the present disclosure, a connecting duct can be installed in a clothing management device and a clothing storage device, thereby forming a connecting path between the circulation duct of the clothing management device and the clothing storage compartment of the clothing storage device. Through this configuration, steam, dry air, hot air, etc. generated in the machine room of the clothing management device can be introduced into the clothing storage compartment of the clothing storage device.

[0236] According to the concept of the present disclosure, a damper device may be provided within the connecting duct. Accordingly, when the connecting duct is mounted on a garment management device, the control unit can open or close the duct by controlling the damper device.

[0237] 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.

[0238] The above illustrates and describes specific embodiments. However, the invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and implementations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the claims below.

Claims

1. A clothing management device comprising a first housing having a management room formed therein for managing clothing, a circulation duct provided to receive air from within the management room or to discharge air received into the management room for circulating air, and a control unit; A clothing storage device that can be combined with the above clothing management device, comprising a second housing in which a storage room for storing clothing is formed inside; A connecting duct detachably mountable to the clothing management device and the clothing storage device; and Includes a damper, The above connecting duct, the damper, and the control unit, When the above connecting duct is detachably mounted on the clothing management device and the clothing storage device, A connecting path is formed between the above circulation duct and the above storage room through the above connecting duct, The damper is configured to be opened or closed to open or close the above connecting passage, A garment manager wherein the control unit is provided to control opening or closing the damper to open or close the connecting passage.

2. In paragraph 1, The above circulation duct includes a duct discharge portion provided to discharge air received in the management room, A clothing manager in which the duct discharge portion is provided to communicate with the connecting duct when the connecting duct is detachably mounted on the clothing management device and the clothing storage device.

3. In paragraph 2, A clothing manager further comprising a suction fan arranged within the connecting passage and configured to generate suction force.

4. In paragraph 2, The above connecting duct, A damper case accommodating the above damper; and A garment manager comprising an extension duct that is slidably connected to the damper case, the extension duct communicating with the damper case when slidably connected to the damper case.

5. In paragraph 4, The above damper case, An insertion groove into which one end of the extension duct can be inserted to connect the damper case to the extension duct, The above connecting duct, A garment manager further comprising a sealing member inside the insertion groove, wherein when one end of the extension duct is inserted into the insertion groove of the damper case, the sealing member seals between the extension duct and the damper case.

6. In paragraph 1, The above connecting duct is a first connecting duct, The above connecting duct is a first connecting duct extending from the circulation duct toward the storage room, The above clothing manager further includes a second connecting duct detachably mountable to the clothing management device and the clothing storage device, The above second connecting duct, A clothing manager that forms a second connection path passing through the second connection duct from the storage room toward the circulation duct when the second connection duct is detachably mounted on the clothing management device and the clothing storage device.

7. In paragraph 6, The above circulation duct includes a duct inlet provided to receive air from within the management room, The above clothing management device further comprises a fixed duct having one end fixed to the duct inlet, The above fixed duct, A clothing manager provided to connect the duct inlet and the second connecting duct when the second connecting duct is detachably mounted on the clothing management device and the clothing storage device.

8. In paragraph 6, The above damper is a first damper, The second connecting duct includes a second damper, The above control unit, A garment manager provided to control opening or closing of the second damper to open or close the second connecting duct when the second connecting duct is detachably mounted on the garment management device and the garment storage device.

9. In paragraph 1, The above clothing management device, A connecting opening into which at least a portion of the connecting duct can be inserted, wherein when the connecting duct is detachably mounted on the clothing management device and the clothing storage device, the connecting opening is provided such that at least a portion of the connecting duct can be inserted; and A garment manager further comprising a cap that is detachably mountable to the connection opening, the cap being mounted on the connection opening to close the connection opening when the connection duct is separated from the garment manager.

10. In paragraph 1, A clothing manager further comprising a coupling bracket that is connectable to each of the first housing and the second housing, wherein when coupled to each of the first housing and the second housing, the clothing storage device is connected to the clothing management device.

11. In paragraph 1, The above control unit, A garment manager configured to control the closing of the damper to close the connecting passage while performing a steam injection operation that injects steam into the above management room.

12. In paragraph 11, The above control unit, After the above steam injection operation is completed, a dry air discharge operation is performed to discharge dry air into the management room, A garment manager provided with a control device that controls opening of the damper to open the connecting passage so that some of the dry air flowing into the management room through the connecting passage flows into the storage room while the above-mentioned dry air discharge operation is performed, or controls closing of the damper to close the connecting passage so as to restrict the dry air flowing into the management room through the connecting passage from flowing into the storage room.

13. In paragraph 2, The above clothing storage device further includes a humidity sensor configured to detect humidity within the storage room, The above control unit, A garment manager configured to control opening or closing of the damper to open or close the connecting passage based on detected humidity while a dry air exhaust operation for exhausting dry air to the above management room is performed.

14. In paragraph 13, The above control unit, When the detected humidity is higher than the predetermined humidity, the damper is controlled to open the connecting passage to allow dry air to flow into the storage room, A garment manager configured to control closing of the damper to close the connection path when the detected humidity is equal to or lower than a predetermined humidity.

15. In paragraph 13, The above clothing storage device is disposed within the above connecting passage and further includes a suction fan configured to generate suction force, The above control unit, A clothing manager configured to determine the rotation speed of the suction fan based on the difference between the detected humidity and the predetermined humidity when the detected humidity is higher than the predetermined humidity.

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