Clothing care apparatus

Abstract

Disclosed is a clothing care apparatus. This clothing care apparatus comprises: a main body provided with a first clothing care chamber having an open front surface; a door provided to be able to open and close the first clothing care chamber and provided with a second clothing care chamber; a steam generating device disposed in the main body and provided to supply steam; and a steam spraying device provided to receive steam supplied from the steam generating device and spray the steam, wherein the steam spraying device includes a first steam spraying part provided to spray steam to the first clothing care chamber, a second steam spraying part provided to spray steam to the second clothing care chamber, and a valve for controlling the supply of steam to at least one of the first steam spraying part and the second steam spraying part.

Description

garment care machine

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a garment care machine.

[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.

[0003] Generally, a garment care unit consists of a garment care chamber, which is a space for housing garments, and an electrical chamber located below it, which includes a steam generator or hot air supply device to perform refresh functions such as wrinkle removal, deodorization, and static electricity removal. The garment care chamber and the electrical chamber may be separated by a partition.

[0004] A garment care system is equipped with a hanger for hanging clothes, which is placed in a garment care room, and can manage clothes by providing airflow to the hanger.

[0005] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a garment care device having an improved structure.

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a garment care device capable of optionally supplying steam to a door or inside.

[0007] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a garment care device capable of supplying steam to a door panel.

[0008] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a garment care device capable of minimizing clothing wetting caused by steam supply.

[0009] The technical problems to be solved in this document are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention belongs from the description below.

[0010] To solve the above problem, a garment care device according to the concept of the present disclosure comprises: a main body having a first garment care room with an open front; a door having a second garment care room provided to open and close the first garment care room; a steam generating device disposed in the main body and provided to supply steam; and a steam injection device provided to receive and inject steam from the steam generating device, wherein the steam injection device comprises a first steam injection unit provided to inject steam into the first garment care room, a second steam injection unit provided to inject steam into the second garment care room, and a valve for controlling the supply of steam to at least one of the first steam injection unit and the second steam injection unit.

[0011] A garment processing device according to the concept of the present disclosure comprises: a main body having a first garment care room with an open front; a first door provided to open and close the first garment care room, with a second garment care room provided inside; a second door rotatably provided on the first door and provided to open and close the second garment care room; a steam generator disposed on the main body and provided to supply steam; a valve provided to receive steam from the steam generator and regulate the steam supply; a first steam injection unit provided to inject steam supplied through the valve into the first garment care room; and a second steam injection unit provided to inject steam supplied through the valve into the second garment care room.

[0012] According to the concept of the present disclosure, a garment care device having an improved structure can be provided.

[0013] According to the concept of the present disclosure, steam can be optionally supplied to a door or inside.

[0014] According to the concept of the present disclosure, steam can be supplied to the door panel.

[0015] According to the concept of the present disclosure, wetting of clothing by steam supply can be minimized.

[0016] The effects obtainable from the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

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

[0018] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a state in which part of the door of a garment care device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is open.

[0019] Figure 3 is a side cross-sectional view of the garment care machine shown in Figure 1.

[0020] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a steam injection device of a garment care device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing the door of a garment care machine according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 6 is a drawing showing the door illustrated in Figure 5 in a different direction.

[0023] Figure 7 is a drawing showing the supply pipe cover of the door illustrated in Figure 5.

[0024] Figure 8 is a drawing showing the supply pipe cover and door hinge shaft illustrated in Figure 7.

[0025] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a second steam injection part of a steam injection device according to an embodiment illustrated in FIG. 5.

[0026] FIG. 10 is a partially exploded perspective view of the second steam injection unit shown in FIG. 9.

[0027] FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view of a second steam injection unit according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing the steam injection and condensate flow state of a second steam injection unit according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments.

[0030] In relation to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components.

[0031] The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or multiple items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0032] In this document, 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, or all possible combinations thereof.

[0033] The term "and / or" includes a combination of multiple related described components or any of the multiple related described components.

[0034] The terms "part," "module," and "component" may be implemented in hardware or software. Depending on the embodiments, a plurality of "parts," "modules," and "components" may be implemented as a single component, or a single "part," "module," or "component" may include a plurality of components.

[0035] Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish a component from another component and do not limit the components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order).

[0036] Where any (e.g., 1st) component is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., 2nd) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicationly," it means that said any component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0037] Terms such as "include" or "have" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in this document, and do not preclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0038] When it is said that a component is "connected," "combined," "supported," or "in contact" with another component, this includes not only cases where the components are directly connected, combined, supported, or in contact, but also cases where they are indirectly connected, combined, supported, or in contact through a third component.

[0039] When it is said that a component is located "on" another component, this includes not only cases where one component is in contact with the other, but also cases where another component exists between the two components.

[0040] Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0041] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a garment care device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a state in which a portion of the door of a garment care device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is open. FIG. 3 is a side cross-sectional view of the garment care device illustrated in FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is a schematic drawing showing a steam injection device of a garment care device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4, the garment care device (1) may include a main body (10) forming an exterior, and a door (20) rotatably coupled to the main body (10).

[0043] The main body (10) may have a roughly cuboidal shape with one side open. An opening (10a) may be formed on the front of the main body (10). A door (20) may be installed on the main body (10) to enable opening and closing of the opening (10a). The door (20) may be rotatably connected to the main body (10). For example, the door (20) may be installed on the main body (10) via a hinge bracket (37) or a link, etc.

[0044] The main body (10) may include a first clothing care room (30a). The first clothing care room (30a) may be provided inside the main body (10). The front of the first clothing care room (30a) may be formed as an open. The first clothing care room (30a) may also be opened and closed by a door (20) that opens and closes the opening of the main body (10).

[0045] The door (20) may include a first door (21). The first door (21) may be provided to open and close the first clothing care room (30a) of the main body (10). The first door (21) may be provided to open and close the front opening of the first clothing care room (30a).

[0046] The first door (21) may include a second clothing care room (30b). The second clothing care room (30b) may be provided inside the first door (21). The front of the second clothing care room (30b) may be formed as an opening. A second door (22) may be provided to open and close the opening of the second clothing care room (30b).

[0047] The door (20) may include a second door (22). The second door (22) may be provided to open and close the second clothing care room (30b) of the first door (21). The second door (22) may be provided to open and close the front opening of the second clothing care room (30b). The second door (22) may be rotatably provided on the first door (21). A detailed description of the second clothing care room (30b) will be provided later.

[0048] The main body (10) may include an outer cabinet (11) and an inner cabinet (12) disposed inside the outer cabinet (11) and forming a management room (30) in which clothing is received. Additionally, the main body (10) may include a support member (50) provided inside the first clothing management room (30a) to support clothing.

[0049] The first clothing care room (30a) can form a space for accommodating clothing. The first clothing care room (30a) may be configured to include an upper surface (12a), a lower surface (12b), left and right sides, and a rear surface (12e) provided in an internal cabinet (12).

[0050] The main body (10) may include a machine room (35) positioned at the bottom of the first clothing care room (30a). The machine room (35) may be equipped with a heat exchanger (60) and the like, which is provided to dehumidify or heat the air inside the first clothing care room (30a).

[0051] The support member (50) may be installed on the upper surface (12a) of the first clothing care room (30a). The support member (50) may be installed detachably in the first clothing care room (30a). At least one support member (50) may be provided. The support member (50) may be formed in the shape of a clothes hanger so that clothing can be fitted into it. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0052] The support member (50) may be provided so that air flows inside it. It may be provided so that dust or foreign matter attached to the clothing can be removed by the air supplied into the interior of the support member (50).

[0053] An air hole (51) for supplying air to the clothing may be formed in the support member (50). The air hole (51) may be formed at the top of the support member (50), and air may be supplied to the clothing through the air hole (51). The air hole (51) may be formed in various sizes at various locations to widely spray the supplied air onto the clothing.

[0054] The first clothing care room (30a) may include a first inlet (31a) and a second inlet (32a), a first outlet (31b) and a second outlet (32b), and a steam inlet (33).

[0055] The first inlet (31a) and the first outlet (31b) may be positioned on the lower surface (12b) of the first clothing care room (30a). The first inlet (31a) may be positioned at the rear of the lower surface (12b) of the first clothing care room (30a). The first outlet (31b) may be positioned at the front of the lower surface (12b) of the first clothing care room (30a). The first inlet (31a) and the first outlet (31b) may be positioned in adjacent locations.

[0056] The steam inlet (33) may be positioned at the lower rear (12e) of the first clothing care room (30a). The steam inlet (33) may be positioned above the first inlet (31a).

[0057] The second inlet (32a) may be formed on the upper surface (12a) of the first clothing care room (30a). The second outlet (32b) may be formed at the center of the rear surface (12e) of the first clothing care room (30a). The second inlet (32a) and the second outlet (32b) may be positioned adjacent to each other.

[0058] The second inlet (32a) of the first garment care room (30a) can be connected to a support member (50). Air entering through the second inlet (32a) can be delivered to the support member (50) through the air hole (51) and delivered to the garment mounted on the support member (50).

[0059] A drain tank (61) and a water tank (70) that are detachably provided from the main body (10) may be installed at the bottom of the main body (10). The drain tank (61) and the water tank (70) may be placed at the bottom of the first clothing management room (30). The drain tank (61) and the water tank (70) may be provided in the machine room (35).

[0060] The drainage tank (61) may be provided to facilitate the treatment of condensate by the heat exchanger (60). The water supply tank (70) may store water necessary to generate steam in the steam generator (40).

[0061] The water in the water tank (70) can be supplied to the steam generator (40) and used to form steam. The water tank (70) can be installed so as to be detachable from the main body (10) to facilitate water replenishment.

[0062] The drainage tank (61) and the water supply tank (70) may be provided in front of the machine room (35). The machine room (35) may be provided on the lower side of the main body (10). The machine room (40) may be provided at the lower part of the first clothing care room (30a).

[0063] The main body (10) may include a plurality of hoses (68). The plurality of hoses (68) may each be used in a heat exchanger (60) or a steam generator (40).

[0064] A heat exchanger (60) may be provided to dehumidify and heat the air inside the first clothing care room (30a) as needed.

[0065] A heat exchanger (60) may be installed to supply hot air into the interior of the first clothing care room (30a). The heat exchanger (60) may be equipped with a first fan (62), an evaporator (63) through which a refrigerant circulates, a condenser (64), and a compressor (65), and may be configured to dehumidify and heat the air.

[0066] As the refrigerant evaporates in the evaporator (63) of the heat exchanger (60), it absorbs the latent heat of the surrounding air, thereby condensing and removing moisture from the air. When the refrigerant condenses in the condenser (64) after passing through the compressor (65), it can heat the surrounding air by releasing latent heat toward the surrounding air.

[0067] The evaporator (63) and the condenser (64) function as heat exchangers, so that air flowing into the machine room (40) by the first fan (62) can be dehumidified and heated by passing through the evaporator (63) and the condenser (64) sequentially.

[0068] A heat exchanger (60) installed in a machine room (40) may include a first duct (66) connecting an evaporator (63), a condenser (64), and a first fan (62), and the first duct (66) may be connected to a control room (30) to form a first flow path (67) that circulates between the control room (30) and the first duct (66).

[0069] The first duct (66) can be connected to the first inlet (31a) and the first outlet (31b) of the control room (30). One end of the first duct (66) can be connected to the first inlet (31a), and the other end can be connected to the first outlet (31b).

[0070] The air from the first clothing care room (30a) can be introduced into the first duct (66) through the first outlet (31b), and the introduced air can be dehumidified and introduced back into the care room (30) through the first inlet (31a).

[0071] The first inlet (31a) may be positioned at the rear of the first clothing care room (30a), and the first outlet (31b) may be positioned at the front of the first clothing care room (30a). However, it is not limited thereto. The positions of the first inlet (31a) and the first outlet (31b) may be varied as needed.

[0072] The first duct (66) may be provided to dehumidify the air introduced through the first outlet (31b) and discharge it to the first inlet (31a). The first fan (62) may be provided on the first duct (66) to draw air from the first clothing care room (30a) into the interior of the first duct (66).

[0073] A steam generator (40) configured to generate steam to be supplied to the management room (30) by receiving water from the water tank (70) may be provided in the machine room (35). The steam generator (40) can generate steam by receiving water from the water tank (70).

[0074] It includes a steam injection device (100) configured to receive steam from a steam generator (40) and supply it to at least one of a first clothing care room (30a) and a second clothing care room (30b).

[0075] The steam injection device (100) may include a first steam injection unit (110) provided to inject steam supplied from a steam generator (40) into a first clothing care room (30a), a second steam injection unit (120) provided to inject steam into a second clothing care room (30b), and a valve (130) that controls the supply of steam to at least one of the first steam injection unit (110) and the second steam injection unit (120).

[0076] The first steam injection unit (110) may include a first steam injection nozzle (111) provided to inject steam supplied from a steam generator (40) into a first clothing care room (30a), and a first steam supply pipe (112) provided to connect the first steam injection nozzle (111) and a valve (130).

[0077] The steam generator (40) and the valve (130) can be connected by a connecting pipe (150). The valve (130) can receive steam from the steam generator (40) through the connecting pipe (150).

[0078] The first steam injection nozzle (111) may be configured to receive steam supplied from the valve (130) through the first steam supply pipe (112) and inject it into the first clothing care room (30a). The first steam injection nozzle (111) may be positioned at the lower part of the rear (12e) of the first clothing care room (30a). The end of the first steam injection nozzle (111) may be formed in a nozzle shape to smoothly inject steam into the interior space of the first clothing care room (30a), and may be installed so as to be exposed to the interior of the first clothing care room (30a).

[0079] The first clothing care room (30a) may include a blower (80) for circulating air inside the first clothing care room (30a). The blower (80) may include a second duct (81), and a second fan (82) may be installed inside the second duct (81).

[0080] The second duct (81) is provided to be connected to the first clothing care room (30a) to form a second flow path (83) that circulates between the first clothing care room (30a) and the second duct (81). A second fan (82) can be placed on the second flow path (83).

[0081] The second duct (81) may be formed behind the second outlet (32b) of the first clothing care room (30a). The second duct (81) may be provided above the rear side (12e) of the first clothing care room (30a), and a filter (90) may be provided inside it. The filter (90) may include a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0082] The second duct (81) can be combined with a top cover (91) positioned above the first clothing care room (30a). The blower (80) is positioned at the rear of the upper part of the first clothing care room (30) and may include a motor (84) that generates rotational force and at least one second fan (82) that rotates by the motor (84). The shaft of the motor (84) protrudes to both sides, and a second fan (82) can be attached to each end of the shaft. Through this structure, a pair of second fans (82) can be rotated by a single motor (84).

[0083] A pair of second fans (82) may be provided as centrifugal fans that suck in air in the axial direction and discharge air outward in the radial direction. However, they are not limited thereto.

[0084] The second fan (82) can be accommodated by a fan case (86). The fan case (86) can be connected to a duct bracket (not shown) provided on the upper surface (12a) of the first garment care room (30).

[0085] At least one duct hole may be formed in the duct bracket, and each second fan (82) may be connected to at least one duct hole to move air from the second duct (81) to the second inlet (32a).

[0086] The second duct (81) can be connected to the second inlet (32a) and the second outlet (32b) of the first clothing care room (30a). One end of the second duct (81) can be connected to the second inlet (32a), and the other end can be connected to the second outlet (32b) of the first clothing care room (30a).

[0087] The second inlet (32a) is connected to the support member (50) so that air from the second duct (81) can be transferred to the support member (50).

[0088] A second fan (82) placed inside the second duct (81) can be configured to draw in air from inside the first clothing care room (30a) through the second outlet (32b) and discharge it through the second inlet (32a).

[0089] A filter installation section (92) for installing a filter (90) may be provided on the rear (12e) of the first clothing care room (30a). A second discharge port (32b) may be formed at a position corresponding to the filter installation section (92).

[0090] The air inside the first clothing care room (30a) can be filtered by the filter (90) of the second outlet (32b) when it flows into the second duct (81). Dust and odors can be removed from the air flowing into the second duct (81) by the filter (90).

[0091] Air filtered by the filter (90) can be discharged to the support member (50) through the blower (80). The filter (90) may include a dust collection filter (not shown) for removing dust or a means for deodorization.

[0092] The first clothing care room (30a) can be operated when clothing is placed on a support member (50) and the door (20) is closed during clothing care. Air can be circulated in the first clothing care room (30a) along the first Euro (67) and the second Euro (83).

[0093] The second duct (81) can be connected to the air supply unit (27) of the second clothing care room (30b). At least a portion of the second duct (81) can be arranged to connect to the second clothing care room (30b) provided in the door (20). For example, the second duct (81) can be connected to a connecting duct (92). For example, the connecting duct (92) can be arranged to connect the second duct (81) and the air supply unit (27). For example, the connecting duct (92) can be connected to the top cover (91) of the second duct (81). For example, the connecting duct (92) connected to the top cover (91) can supply air to the second clothing care room (30b) through the second duct (81). Air from the second duct (81) can be supplied to the second clothing care room (30b) through the connecting duct (92).

[0094] The air supply unit (27) may be provided to supply air to the second garment care room (30b). The air supply unit (27) may include an air supply inlet (27a) into which air is introduced and an air supply outlet (27b) into which air is discharged. A connecting duct (92) may be connected to the air supply inlet (27a). A support member (50) provided to support the garment may be attached to the air supply outlet (27b).

[0095] When managing clothing in the second clothing management room (30b), the clothing can be managed by placing it on the support member (50) and closing the second door (22) while supplying air through the air supply unit (27).

[0096] Referring to FIG. 4, the main body (10) may include a steam injection device (100) to inject steam into the second clothing care room (30b). The steam injection device (100) may include a second steam injection unit (120) provided to inject steam into the second clothing care room (30b).

[0097] The second steam injection unit (120) may include a second steam injection nozzle (200) provided to inject steam supplied from the steam generator (40) into the second clothing care room (30b), and a second steam supply pipe (122) provided to connect the second steam injection nozzle (200) and the valve (130).

[0098] The second steam injection nozzle (200) may be configured to receive steam supplied from the valve (130) through the second steam supply pipe (122) and inject it into the second clothing care room (30b). The first steam injection nozzle (111) may be placed in the second clothing care room (30b). The second steam injection nozzle (200) may be configured to smoothly inject steam into the interior space of the second clothing care room (30b). The second steam injection nozzle (200) may be installed to inject steam into the interior of the second clothing care room (30b). The second steam injection nozzle (200) may be configured to inject steam from the lower side to the upper side of the second clothing care room (30b).

[0099] The second steam supply pipe (122) may be provided to connect the valve (130) and the second steam injection nozzle (200). One end of the second steam supply pipe (122) may be located in the main body (10) and the other end may be located in the door (20). One side of the second steam supply pipe (122) may be placed in the main body (10) where the valve (130) is located, and the other side may be placed in the door (20). A part of the second steam supply pipe (122) may be provided in the main body (10) and another part may be provided in the door (20). A part of the second steam supply pipe (122) may be provided in the main body (10) and another part may be provided in the first door (21). One end of the second steam supply pipe (122) can be connected to a valve (130) on the side of the main body (10), and the other end can be connected to a second steam injection nozzle (200) of the first door (21).

[0100] The operation of the garment care machine (1) for garment care is explained.

[0101] In a garment care machine (1) comprising a first garment care room (30a) and a second garment care room (30b), the second door (22) is opened, and a garment to be cared for is placed in the second garment care room (30b). The user selects a desired course (single garment care, second garment care room) and presses the start button to execute it.

[0102] According to the selected course, the steam generator (40) operates. When steam is generated from the steam generator (40), the valve (130) of the steam injection device (100) operates the second steam injection unit (120) to supply steam to the second clothing care room (30b). At this time, the first steam injection unit (110) is shut off.

[0103] By the operation of the second steam injection unit (120), steam is supplied to the second clothing care room (30b) through the second steam injection nozzle (200) via the second steam supply pipe (122) connected to the valve (130).

[0104] The amount of steam supplied can be determined based on the steam required for each course. For example, the intense or sterilization courses require a large amount of steam.

[0105] When a user opens the first door (21) or the second door (22) of the operating garment care machine (1), an open detection sensor (not shown) located on the door (20) is activated to stop the steam supply to the second steam injection unit (120), thereby preventing steam from leaking out.

[0106] The user selects the desired course (General Care, 1st Garment Care Room) and presses the start button to run it.

[0107] According to the selected course, the steam generator (40) operates. When steam is generated from the steam generator (40), the valve (130) of the steam injection device (100) operates the first steam injection unit (110) to supply steam to the first clothing care room (30a). At this time, the second steam injection unit (120) is shut off.

[0108] By the operation of the first steam injection unit (110), steam is supplied to the first clothing care room (30a) through the first steam injection nozzle (111) via the first steam supply pipe (112) connected to the valve (130).

[0109] Even in the case of simultaneous care of the first clothing care room (30a) and the second clothing care room (30b), steam can be supplied to the first steam injection unit (110) and the second steam injection unit (120) by controlling the valve (130) of the steam injection device (100).

[0110] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a door of a garment care machine according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a drawing showing the door illustrated in FIG. 5 in a different direction. FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a supply pipe cover of the door illustrated in FIG. 5. FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the supply pipe cover and the door hinge axis illustrated in FIG. 7. In the following, descriptions of parts that overlap with the above descriptions are omitted.

[0111] As shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the door (20) of the garment care machine (1) may include a second garment care room (30b).

[0112] The door (20) may be provided to form a second clothing care room (30b). The door (20) may include a first door (21) and a second door (22) which is rotatably coupled to the first door (21) to form a second clothing care room (30b).

[0113] A second clothing care room (30b) for managing clothing may be provided between the first door (21) and the second door (22).

[0114] The first door (21) may include a first door inner surface (21a) arranged to form a second clothing care room (30b). For example, the first door inner surface (21a) may be arranged to form the rear surface of the second clothing care room (30b). The first door inner surface (21a) may be arranged to support clothing accommodated in the second clothing care room (30b). The first door inner surface (21a) may form the rear surface of the second clothing care room (30b). An air supply inlet (27a) of an air supply unit (27) for supplying air to the second clothing care room (30b) may be provided in the first door inner surface (21a).

[0115] The first door (21) may be provided with a predetermined space formed inside to form a second clothing care room (30b) between it and the second door (22). The first door (21) may include a first door upper surface (21b), a first door lower surface (21c), and first door side surfaces (21d) forming both sides. For example, the first door (21) may form a second clothing care room (30b) in the shape of a cuboid with its front open by the first door upper surface (21b), the first door lower surface (21c), the first door side surfaces (21d), and the first door inner surface (21a). The open front of the second clothing care room (30b) may be opened and closed by the second door rear surface (22a) of the second door (22).

[0116] The door (20) may be rotatably provided with respect to the main body (10). The door (20) may be installed to be rotatable by means of a hinge bracket (37). The door (20) may be rotatably provided around a hinge axis (24).

[0117] The first door (21) and the second door (22) can be rotatably installed by a hinge bracket (37). The hinge bracket (37) can be provided on the upper and lower sides of the first door (21) and the second door (22), respectively. The first door (21) and the second door (22) can be rotatably installed on the main body (10) through the hinge bracket (37).

[0118] A hinge bracket (37) configured to rotate the door (20) relative to the main body (10) may be provided on the first door (21). A hinge axis (24) of the door (20) may be provided on the first door (21). For example, the hinge axis (24) may be provided on the lower surface (21c) of the first door (21).

[0119] A supply pipe cover (300) may be provided in the first door (21) to accommodate a second steam supply pipe (122). The supply pipe cover (300) may be provided in an area adjacent to the hinge bracket (37). For example, the supply pipe cover (300) may be provided at the bottom of the hinge bracket (37). For example, the supply pipe cover (300) may be provided at the top of the hinge bracket (37).

[0120] The supply pipe cover (300) may be provided to cover the second steam supply pipe (122). The supply pipe cover (300) may be provided to accommodate the second steam supply pipe (122) inside. The supply pipe cover (300) may be provided so that the second steam supply pipe (122) can be connected from the main body (10) to the door (20). The second steam supply pipe (122) can stably receive steam through the supply pipe cover (300) even when the door (20) is opened or closed.

[0121] The supply pipe cover (300) may include a cover body (300a) and a cover head (300b). The cover body (300a) may be placed inside the main body (10). The cover head (300b) may be provided extending from the cover body (300a). The cover head (300b) may be placed in the door (20). The cover head (300b) may be placed in the first door (21). The cover head (300b) may be provided to be connected to the hinge axis (24) of the first door (21).

[0122] The cover body (300a) may be provided in a roughly bar shape. A space may be formed inside the cover body (300a) to accommodate the second steam supply pipe (122). The cover head (300b) may be provided in a roughly circular shape. A hinge shaft connecting part (300c) may be provided at the center of the cover head (300b) so that the hinge shaft (24) of the door (20) can be connected thereto. The hinge shaft connecting part (300c) may be located at the center of the cover head (300b).

[0123] The supply pipe cover (300) may be provided such that the hinge axis (24) of the first door (21) is coupled to the cover head (300b). The cover body (300a) of the supply pipe cover (300) is disposed within the main body (10), and the first door (21) may be rotatably coupled to the cover head (300b) protruding outward from the main body (10) around the hinge axis (24).

[0124] The supply pipe cover (300) may include a first supply pipe cover (310) and a second supply pipe cover (320). The first supply pipe cover (310) may be provided on the lower side. The second supply pipe cover (320) may be provided on the upper side. The first supply pipe cover (310) and the second supply pipe cover (320) may be combined to form a space inside which a second steam supply pipe (122) can be accommodated. The second steam supply pipe (122) can be accommodated in the internal space formed by the first supply pipe cover (310) and the second supply pipe cover (320).

[0125] The supply pipe cover (300) may be provided to accommodate a second steam supply pipe (122) connecting the main body (10) and the door (20). The internal space of the supply pipe cover (300) may be provided to accommodate an unillustrated wire connecting the main body (10) and the first door (21).

[0126] The supply pipe cover (300) may include a partition wall (330) that partitions the internal space. For example, the partition wall (330) may be provided in the first supply pipe cover (310). For example, the partition wall (330) may be provided in the second supply pipe cover (320). The partition wall (330) may be provided to partition the internal space of the supply pipe cover (300) into two parts. A second steam supply pipe (122) may be accommodated on one side of the supply pipe cover (300) partitioned by the partition wall (330). An unillustrated wire or the like may be accommodated on the other side of the supply pipe cover (300) partitioned by the partition wall (330).

[0127] A supply pipe guide (350) may be provided in the first door (21) to guide the second steam supply pipe (122), which is connected from the main body (10) to the first door (21) by the supply pipe cover (300), into the interior of the first door (21).

[0128] A supply pipe guide (350) may be provided in the first door (21). A supply pipe guide (350) may be provided on the lower surface (21c) of the first door (21). The supply pipe guide (350) may be provided in the shape of a hollow bar. The supply pipe guide (350) may be provided so that a second steam supply pipe (122) can be accommodated inside. The supply pipe guide (350) may be provided to fix the second steam supply pipe (122) to the lower surface (21c) of the first door.

[0129] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a second steam injection unit of a steam injection device according to an embodiment illustrated in FIG. 5. FIG. 10 is a partially exploded perspective view of the second steam injection unit illustrated in FIG. 9. FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view of the second steam injection unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12 is a drawing showing the steam injection and condensate flow state of the second steam injection unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In the following, descriptions of parts that overlap with the above descriptions are omitted.

[0130] As illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 12, the steam injection device (100) includes a second steam injection nozzle (200) for injecting steam into the second clothing care room (30b).

[0131] A second steam injection nozzle (200) may be provided in the first door (21). The first door (21) may be provided with an injection nozzle installation part (21h) for installing the second steam injection nozzle (200).

[0132] The spray nozzle installation section (21h) may be provided at the bottom of the first door (21). For example, a second clothing care room (30b) may be provided at the top of the first door (21). For example, a spray nozzle installation section (21h) may be provided at the bottom of the first door (21) to accommodate a second steam supply pipe (122) for supplying steam to the second clothing care room (30b). The spray nozzle installation section (21h) may be provided at the bottom of the first door (21), with the second steam supply pipe (122) accommodated inside and the second steam spray nozzle (200) installed outside.

[0133] The spray nozzle installation part (21h) may be provided at the bottom of the second clothing care room (30b) of the first door (21). A guide part (21f) may be provided at the top of the spray nozzle installation part (21h) so that condensation inside the second clothing care room (30b) can be guided.

[0134] The guide portion (21f) may include an inclined surface protruding outward from the upper surface of the spray nozzle installation portion (21h). The guide portion (21f) may be formed to slope downward from the upper surface of the spray nozzle installation portion (21h). The guide portion (21f) may be provided so that condensate sprayed from the second steam spray nozzle (200) can move into the interior of the main body (10) along the guide portion (21f). Condensate moving along the guide portion (21f) can move into the interior of the main body (10).

[0135] The second steam injection nozzle (200) may be located at the center of the upper surface of the injection nozzle installation part (21h). The second steam injection nozzle (200) may be located at the center of the lower part of the second clothing care room (30b). The second steam injection nozzle (200) may be provided to inject steam from the center of the lower part of the second clothing care room (30b).

[0136] The second steam injection nozzle (200) may include a steam nozzle part (210) and a steam cover part (220). The steam nozzle part (210) may be provided to be connected to the second steam supply pipe (122). The steam nozzle part (210) may include a steam inlet hole (211) and a steam injection hole (212). For example, the steam nozzle part (210) may be provided to be connected to the second steam supply pipe (122), and a steam inlet hole (211) may be formed through which steam flows in from the second steam supply pipe (122). For example, the steam nozzle part (210) may have a steam injection hole (212) formed so that steam flowing in from the steam inlet hole (211) is ejected. The steam inlet hole (211) may be located at the bottom of the steam nozzle part (210). The steam injection hole (212) may be located at the top of the steam nozzle part (210). Steam introduced through the lower steam inlet hole (211) of the steam nozzle part (210) can be injected through the upper steam injection hole (212).

[0137] The steam cover portion (220) may be provided to cover the outer side of the steam nozzle portion (210). For example, the steam cover portion (220) may be provided in a roughly box shape. For example, the steam cover portion (220) may be provided in a rectangular shape to cover the steam nozzle portion (210). For example, the steam cover portion (220) may be configured with a size and shape that can cover the steam nozzle portion (210) while being spaced apart from the steam nozzle portion (210).

[0138] On the upper surface of the steam cover portion (220), a nozzle (221) may be provided for spraying steam that is sprayed through the steam injection hole (212) of the steam nozzle portion (210). The nozzle (221) may be provided on the upper surface of the steam cover portion (220). For example, the nozzle (221) may include a slot formed long in the longitudinal direction. For example, the nozzle (221) may include a hole for spraying steam.

[0139] The steam cover portion (220) may be provided with an outlet (222) for discharging condensate that has not been vaporized after being sprayed from the steam injection hole (212) of the steam nozzle portion (210). For example, the outlet (222) may be located at the lower front of the steam cover portion (220). For example, the outlet (222) may be provided at the front of the steam cover portion (220). For example, the outlet (222) may be provided on the side of the steam cover portion (220). For example, the outlet (222) may be provided so that condensate discharged from the steam cover portion (220) can move along the guide portion (21f) of the first door (21).

[0140] Steam ejected from the steam nozzle part (210) can be ejected through the steam injection hole (212) and injected from the injection port (221) of the steam cover part (220) to be supplied to the second clothing care room (30b).

[0141] The steam injection hole (212) through which steam is injected from the steam nozzle part (210) may be located at a first height (H1), and the injection port (221) through which steam is injected from the steam cover part (220) may be located at a second height (H2). The first height (H1) may be located lower than the second height (H2). For example, the second height (H2) of the injection port (221) may be located higher than the first height (H1).

[0142] Pressure for steam injection must be maintained so that steam injected from the steam injection hole (212) of the steam nozzle part (210) can be ejected into the injection port (221) of the steam cover part (220). For example, the first area (A1), which is the total area of ​​the injection port (221) of the steam cover part (220), must be equal to or smaller than the second area (A2), which is the area of ​​the steam injection hole (212) of the steam nozzle part (210). For example, the first area (A1) of the injection port (221) must be equal to or smaller than the second area (A2) of the steam injection hole (212) so that the steam injected from the steam injection hole (212) can be injected into the injection port (221) located at a higher position than the steam injection hole (212).

[0143] Some of the condensate that is not vaporized from the steam sprayed through the steam injection hole (212) of the steam nozzle part (210) can be formed inside the steam cover part (220) due to the steam cover part (220) and / or the inner wall structure of the steam cover part (220) and discharged through the discharge port (222), and can move into the interior of the main body (10) along the guide part (21f).

[0144] A garment care device (1) according to the concept of the present disclosure comprises: a main body (10) having a first garment care room (30a) with an open front; a door (20) having a second garment care room (30b) provided to open and close the first garment care room (30a); and a steam generator (40) disposed in the main body (10) and provided to supply steam. A steam injection device (100) is provided to receive and inject steam from the steam generator (40), wherein the steam injection device (100) comprises a first steam injection unit (110) provided to inject steam into the first clothing care room (30a), a second steam injection unit (120) provided to inject steam into the second clothing care room (30b), and a valve (130) that controls the supply of steam to at least one of the first steam injection unit (110) and the second steam injection unit (120). According to the concept of the present disclosure, steam can be selectively supplied to a door or inside.

[0145] The first steam injection unit (110) may include a first steam injection nozzle (111) and a first steam supply pipe (112) provided to connect the valve (130) and the first steam injection nozzle (111).

[0146] The second steam injection unit (120) may include a second steam injection nozzle (200) and a second steam supply pipe (122) provided to connect the valve (130) and the second steam injection nozzle (200).

[0147] One side of the second steam supply pipe (122) may be positioned inside the main body (10), and the other side may be positioned inside the door (20).

[0148] It includes a hinge bracket (37) that rotatably connects the door (20) to the main body (10) and a supply pipe cover (300) provided to accommodate the second steam supply pipe (122), and the supply pipe cover (300) may be provided in an area adjacent to the hinge bracket (37).

[0149] The above supply pipe cover (300) includes a cover body (300a) disposed inside the main body (10) and a cover head (300b) extending from the cover body (300a) and disposed inside the door (20), and the hinge axis (24) of the door (20) is located on the cover head (300b).

[0150] The second steam injection nozzle (200) may include a steam nozzle part (210) connected to the second steam supply pipe (122) and a steam cover part (220) spaced apart from the steam nozzle part (210) and including a spray port (221) through which steam is injected.

[0151] The steam nozzle part (210) may include a steam inlet hole (211) into which steam is introduced from the second steam supply pipe (122), and a steam injection hole (212) into which the steam introduced from the steam inlet hole (211) is injected.

[0152] The steam cover portion (220) is provided to cover the steam nozzle portion (210) and may include a discharge port (222) for discharging condensate that has not been vaporized after being sprayed from the steam injection hole (212).

[0153] The above discharge port (222) is provided at the front bottom of the steam cover portion (220), and the above injection port (221) may be provided at the rear of the upper surface of the steam cover portion (220).

[0154] The steam injection hole (212) is located at a first height (H1), and the injection port (221) is located at a second height (H2) which is higher than the first height (H1).

[0155] The total area of ​​the above-mentioned nozzle (221) can be formed to be equal to or smaller than the area of ​​the above-mentioned steam injection hole (212).

[0156] The above door (20) may include a first door (21) provided to open and close the first clothing care room (30a), and a second door (22) rotatably provided on the first door (21) and provided to open and close the second clothing care room (30b).

[0157] The second steam injection nozzle (200) is located in the second door (22).

[0158] A garment care device (1) according to the concept of the present disclosure comprises: a main body (10) having a first garment care room (30a) with an open front; a first door (21) provided to open and close the first garment care room (30a) and having a second garment care room provided inside; a second door (22) rotatably provided on the first door (21) and provided to open and close the second garment care room (30b); a steam generator (40) disposed on the main body (10) and provided to supply steam; a valve provided to receive steam from the steam generator (40) and regulate the steam supply; and a first steam injection unit (110) provided to inject the steam supplied through the valve (130) into the first garment care room (30a). It may include a second steam injection unit (120) arranged to inject steam supplied through the valve (130) into the second garment care room (30b). According to the concept of the present disclosure, steam can be selectively injected into the door and / or the interior.

[0159] The first steam injection unit (110) may include a first steam injection nozzle (111) and a first steam supply pipe (112) provided to connect the valve (130) and the first steam injection nozzle (111).

[0160] The second steam injection unit (120) may include a second steam injection nozzle (200) and a second steam supply pipe (122) provided to connect the valve (130) and the second steam injection nozzle (200).

[0161] One side of the second steam supply pipe (122) is positioned inside the main body (10), and the other side is positioned inside the door (20).

[0162] The second steam injection nozzle (200) may include a steam nozzle part (210) connected to the second steam supply pipe (122) and a steam cover part (220) spaced apart from the steam nozzle part (210) and including a spray port (221) through which steam is injected.

[0163] The steam nozzle part (210) may include a steam inlet hole (211) into which steam is introduced from the second steam supply pipe (122), and a steam injection hole (212) into which the steam introduced from the steam inlet hole (211) is injected.

[0164] Specific embodiments have been illustrated and described above. However, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and those skilled in the art may make various modifications without departing from the essence of the technical concept of the invention as described in the following claims.

Claims

1. Main body equipped with a first garment care room with an open front A door configured to open and close the first clothing care room, wherein a second clothing care room is configured. A steam generating device disposed on the above main body and configured to supply steam; and A steam injection device configured to receive and inject steam from the above-mentioned steam generator, wherein the steam injection device comprises a first steam injection unit configured to inject steam into the first garment care room, a second steam injection unit configured to inject steam into the second garment care room, and a valve configured to control the supply of steam to at least one of the first steam injection unit and the second steam injection unit.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above-mentioned first steam injection unit is, The first steam injection nozzle and, A garment care device comprising a first steam supply pipe arranged to connect the above valve and the above first steam injection nozzle.

3. In Paragraph 1, The above second steam injection unit is, The second steam injection nozzle and, A garment care device comprising a second steam supply pipe arranged to connect the above valve and the above second steam injection nozzle.

4. In Paragraph 3, A garment care device in which one side of the second steam supply pipe is positioned inside the main body and the other side is positioned inside the door.

5. In Paragraph 4, A hinge bracket that rotatably connects the above door to the main body, and It includes a supply pipe cover provided to accommodate the second steam supply pipe, and The above supply pipe cover is a garment care device provided in an area adjacent to the above hinge bracket.

6. In Paragraph 5, The above supply pipe cover is, A cover body disposed inside the main body, and It includes a cover head extending from the above cover body and positioned on the inner side of the door, The hinge axis of the above door is a garment care device located on the above cover head.

7. In Paragraph 3, The above-mentioned second steam injection nozzle is, A steam nozzle part connected to the above-mentioned second steam supply pipe, and A garment care device comprising a steam cover portion spaced apart from the above-mentioned steam nozzle portion and including a spray port through which steam is ejected.

8. In Paragraph 7, The above steam nozzle part is, A steam inlet hole through which steam is introduced from the above-mentioned second steam supply pipe, and A garment care device comprising a steam injection hole through which steam introduced from the above-mentioned steam inlet hole is injected.

9. In Paragraph 8, The above steam cover part is, It is provided to cover the above steam nozzle part, and A garment care device comprising a discharge port for discharging condensate that is not vaporized after being sprayed from the steam injection hole.

10. In Paragraph 8, The above discharge port is provided at the front bottom of the steam cover portion, and The above-mentioned nozzle is a garment care device provided at the rear of the upper surface of the above-mentioned steam cover.

11. In Paragraph 8, The above steam injection hole is located at a first height, and The above-mentioned nozzle is a garment care device located at a second height higher than the first height.

12. In Paragraph 8, A garment care device in which the total area of ​​the above-mentioned nozzle is formed to be equal to or smaller than the area of ​​the above-mentioned steam injection hole.

13. In Paragraph 8, The above door is, A first door provided to open and close the above-mentioned first clothing care room, and A garment care machine comprising a second door rotatably provided on the first door and configured to open and close the second garment care room.

14. In Paragraph 13, The above second steam injection nozzle is a garment care device located at the above second door.

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