Clothing treatment apparatus

Abstract

This clothing treatment apparatus comprises: a cabinet including an accommodation space; an inner door which is installed on the front surface of the cabinet to open and close the accommodation space, and includes an ironing space; an outer door installed on the inner door to open and close the ironing space; a support device which is formed on the upper surface of the inner door so as to be movable up and down, and includes a hanger; a fixing device which is installed in the ironing space and formed to hold the lower end of clothes hung on the hanger; a linear movement device which is installed on the upper surface of the inner door and formed to linearly move the support device up and down; a load sensor formed to measure the load applied to the support device; an image sensor which is installed on the inner door and captures images of the clothes; and a processor formed to control the image sensor, the load sensor, and the linear movement device so as to apply a preset tension to the clothes in order to iron same.

Description

Clothing processing device

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a garment processing device, and more specifically, to a garment processing device including an ironing function.

[0002] Recently, clothing processing devices equipped with functions such as removing wrinkles, dust, or odors from clothing without the need for a washing process using water are being widely used.

[0003] A clothing processing device according to conventional technology can remove fine dust attached to clothing or remove wrinkles by supplying high-temperature steam to the clothing and transmitting mechanical force such as strong airflow or vibration.

[0004] However, it is difficult to effectively remove wrinkles from clothing by supplying high-temperature steam or strong airflow alone.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need for a garment processing device that has an ironing function capable of effectively smoothing out wrinkles in clothing.

[0006] A clothing processing device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include: a cabinet including a receiving space; an inner door installed on the front of the cabinet to open and close the receiving space and including an ironing space; an outer door installed on the inner door to open and close the ironing space; a support device formed to be movable up and down on the upper surface of the inner door and including a hanger for hanging clothing; a fixing device installed in the ironing space and formed to fix the lower end of the clothing hung on the hanger; a linear movement device installed on the upper surface of the inner door and formed to move the support device up and down linearly; a load sensor formed to measure a load applied to the support device; an image sensor installed on the inner door and capturing the clothing; and a processor formed to control the image sensor, the load sensor, the support device, and the linear movement device to apply a predetermined tension for ironing to the clothing mounted between the hanger and the fixing device.

[0007] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the support device may include: a movable part on which the clothes hanger is detachably mounted; a linear guide part provided on the upper surface of the inner door and formed to guide the vertical movement of the movable part; and a connecting plate connecting the movable part and the linear movement device.

[0008] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the linear movement device may include: a lifting plate to which one end of the connecting plate is fixed; a lifting member installed below the lifting plate and formed to move up and down; and a driving motor for driving the lifting member.

[0009] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the fixing device may include: a main body; a vertical guide portion installed on the inner door and formed to guide the vertical movement of the main body; a plurality of garment fixing portions provided on the main body and formed to fix the lower end of the garment; and a plurality of auxiliary fixing portions formed to fix the sleeve of the garment to the main body.

[0010] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the main body may include: a housing; a pair of slides installed on the rear of the housing and movably coupled to the vertical guide; and a pair of housing fixing parts installed on the rear of the housing and formed to selectively fix the housing to the vertical guide.

[0011] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the main body formed to have a plurality of clothing fixing parts attached may further include a permanent magnet installed inside the housing. Each of the plurality of clothing fixing parts may include a pivot angle installed pivotably on the lower surface of the housing, comprising a front wing and a rear wing respectively coupled to the front and rear surfaces of the housing; a front permanent magnet installed to be attached to the permanent magnet of the main body on the front wing of the pivot angle; and a rear permanent magnet installed to be attached to the permanent magnet of the main body on the rear wing of the pivot angle.

[0012] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the plurality of garment fixing members may include: a pivot member formed to be pivotably installed at one end of the housing and capable of pressing a portion of the front surface of the housing; and a pivot button formed to operate the pivot member. When the pivot button is pressed, the pivot member pivots to press a portion of the front surface of the housing.

[0013] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the plurality of auxiliary fixing members are installed at one end of the pivoting member of the plurality of garment fixing members, and the plurality of auxiliary fixing members and the pivoting member of the plurality of garment fixing members may each be connected by an automatic winding cable.

[0014] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor recognizes the type and material of the clothing from an image captured by the image sensor, checks whether the load measured by the load sensor is a predetermined load that applies a predetermined tension to the clothing hanging on the hanger, and if the measured load is different from the predetermined load, controls the linear movement device to adjust the tension applied to the clothing.

[0015] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor includes a memory, and the processor may be configured to store data regarding a predetermined load according to the type and material of the clothing in the memory.

[0016] A clothing processing device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include: a cabinet including a receiving space; a door installed on the front of the cabinet to open and close the receiving space; a support device formed to be movable up and down on the upper surface of the cabinet and including a hanger for hanging clothing; a fixing device installed in the receiving space and formed to fix the lower end of the clothing hung on the hanger; a linear movement device installed on the upper surface of the cabinet and formed to move the support device linearly up and down; a load sensor formed to measure a load applied to the support device; an image sensor installed in the cabinet and capturing the clothing; and a processor formed to control the image sensor, the load sensor, the support device, and the linear movement device to apply a predetermined tension for ironing to the clothing mounted between the hanger and the fixing device.

[0017] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the support device may include: a movable part on which the clothes hanger is detachably mounted; a linear guide part provided on the upper surface of the cabinet and formed to guide the vertical movement of the movable part; and a connecting plate connecting the movable part and the linear movement device.

[0018] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the fixing device may include: a main body; a vertical guide portion installed in the cabinet and formed to guide the vertical movement of the main body; a plurality of garment fixing portions provided in the main body and formed to fix the lower end of the garment; and a plurality of auxiliary fixing portions formed to fix the sleeve of the garment to the main body.

[0019] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor recognizes the type and material of the clothing from an image captured by the image sensor, determines whether the load measured by the load sensor is a predetermined load that applies the predetermined tension to the clothing hanging on the hanger, and if the measured load is different from the predetermined load, controls the linear movement device to adjust the tension applied to the clothing.

[0020] A method for performing ironing of a garment using a garment processing device comprising a support device, a linear moving device, a fixing device, an image sensor, and a load sensor according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include: a step of hanging the garment on a hanger installed on the support device; a step of the image sensor capturing the garment; a step of recognizing the type and material of the garment through the image captured by the image sensor and confirming a predetermined load for ironing the garment; a step of fixing the lower end of the garment to the fixing device; a step of measuring a load applied to the support device using the load sensor; a step of determining whether the measured load matches the predetermined load; a step of adjusting the load by controlling the linear moving device to move the support device if the measured load does not match the predetermined load; a step of repeating the measurement step, the determination step, and the adjustment step until the measured load matches the predetermined load; and a step of performing ironing on the garment if the measured load matches the predetermined load.

[0021] A garment processing device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include: a cabinet including a receiving space; an inner door installed on the front of the cabinet to open and close the receiving space and including an ironing space; an outer door installed on the inner door to open and close the ironing space; a support device installed on the upper surface of the inner door and including a hanger for hanging garments; and a fixing device installed in the ironing space and formed to fix the lower end of the garment hanging on the hanger. The fixing device may include: a main body forming an exterior; a vertical guide member disposed on the inner door and provided to guide the movement of the main body; and a garment fixing member disposed on the main body and provided to fix the lower end of the garment.

[0022] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the main body may include: a housing configured to be movable by being coupled to the vertical guide; and a plurality of permanent magnets spaced apart inside the housing and configured to have magnetism so as to be detachably attached to the clothing fixing part. The clothing fixing part may include a pivot angle comprising a front wing configured to be detachably attached to the front of the housing and a rear wing extending from the front wing and configured to be detachably attached to the rear of the housing; a front permanent magnet configured to have magnetism and detachably attached to the permanent magnet, configured to be detachably attached to the permanent magnet, configured to have magnetism, configured to be detachably attached to the permanent magnet be detachably attached to the permanent magnet, configured to be detachably attached to the permanent magnet, configured to be detachably attached to the permanent magnet, wherein the clothing fixing part may include: a front wing configured to have magnetism and configured to be detachably attached to the permanent magnet.

[0023] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the permanent magnet may be provided such that its front surface has a first polarity and its rear surface has a second polarity different from the first polarity, the front permanent magnet may be provided such that one surface facing the front surface of the permanent magnet has the second polarity, and the rear permanent magnet may be provided such that one surface facing the rear surface of the permanent magnet has the first polarity.

[0024] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the fixing device may further include an auxiliary fixing part provided to fix the sleeve of the garment to the main body part. The auxiliary fixing part may be provided to have magnetism so as to be detachably attached to the housing.

[0025] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the auxiliary fixing member may include a clamp provided to fix a sleeve; and an auxiliary permanent magnet provided in the clamp and provided to have magnetism.

[0026] The above-described or other aspects, features, and benefits of embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings:

[0027] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a clothing processing apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the inner door and outer door of a clothing processing device in an open state according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a state in which clothing is hung on a hanger in the ironing space of a clothing processing device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 4 is a partial perspective view showing a tension control device of a clothing processing device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view showing a state in which a clothes hanger is raised by a tension adjustment device of FIG. 4 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a fixing device of a clothing processing device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken by cutting along line AA of a fixing device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure of FIG. 6.

[0034] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the garment fixing part of a fixing device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure of FIG. 7 is pivoted.

[0035] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a state in which clothing is fixed in the ironing space of an inner door of a clothing processing device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a fixing device of a clothing processing device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0037] FIG. 11 is a partial rear perspective view of the main body portion of a fixing device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure of FIG. 10.

[0038] FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a state in which a fixing device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure of FIG. 10 fixes the bottom of a garment.

[0039] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a fixing device of a clothing processing device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0040] FIG. 14 is a partial rear perspective view showing a pivoting piece of a fixing device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure of FIG. 13.

[0041] FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a state in which a fixing device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure of FIG. 13 fixes the bottom of a garment and the sleeve.

[0042] FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing a clothes hanger used in a clothing processing device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0043] FIG. 17 is a drawing showing a state in which clothing is hung on a hanger of a clothing processing device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure of FIG. 16.

[0044] FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing a clothing processing apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0045] FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining an ironing method of a garment processing apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0046] FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing a clothing processing apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0047] 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 alternatives of said embodiments.

[0048] In relation to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components.

[0049] The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or multiple items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0050] 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.

[0051] The term "and / or" includes a combination of multiple related described components or any of the multiple related described components.

[0052] Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish a component from another corresponding component and do not limit the components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order).

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] Additionally, terms such as 'front end', 'rear end', 'upper part', 'lower part', 'upper part', and 'lower part' used in this disclosure are defined based on the drawings, and the shape and location of each component are not limited by these terms.

[0058] The present disclosure aims to provide a garment processing device capable of ironing a garment by automatically recognizing the type and material of a garment hanging on a hanger, automatically applying optimal tension to the garment to provide an ironing effect, and appropriately supplying steam and air. As used in the present disclosure, "garment" is defined as a garment, a garment item, a piece of garment, or a garment (two or more pieces of garment).

[0059] Hereinafter, a clothing processing apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0060] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a clothing processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an inner door (20) and an outer door (30) of a clothing processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure in an open state. FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a state in which clothing (C) is hung on a hanger (43) in an ironing space (21) of a clothing processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. For reference, FIG. 3 shows an inner door (20) with the outer door (30) removed.

[0061] Referring to FIGS. 1 and FIGS. 2, a clothing processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a cabinet (10), an inner door (20), and an outer door (30).

[0062] The cabinet (10) forms the exterior of the clothing processing device (1) and can be formed in a roughly rectangular shape. Inside the cabinet (10), a receiving space (11) can be provided to accommodate clothing (C).

[0063] An opening (12) can be formed in the front of the cabinet (10) to allow clothing (C) to be inserted into and removed from the receiving space (11). Multiple pieces of clothing (C) can be received in the receiving space (11) of the cabinet (10) such that the sleeves of the clothing (C) face the opening (12).

[0064] The interior of the cabinet (10) can be divided into two spaces by an intermediate plate (13). The upper space of the intermediate plate (13) forms a receiving space (11) in which clothing (C) can be stored, and the lower space forms a machine room (15) in which a steam supply device (151), an air supply device (152), and a circulation device (153) are installed.

[0065] An inner door (20) may be provided on the front of the cabinet (10) to open and close the opening (12). The inner door (20) may be installed to rotate relative to the front of the cabinet (10). The inner door (20) may be fixed to one side of the opening (12) of the cabinet (10) by a hinge. Thus, the inner door (20) can rotate relative to the cabinet (10) around the hinge. When the inner door (20) closes the opening (12), the receiving space (11) of the cabinet (10) is closed.

[0066] The inner door (20) may be formed in a rectangular shape. An ironing space (21) in which clothing (C) can be accommodated may be formed inside the inner door (20). An opening (22) may be formed on the front of the inner door (20) to allow clothing (C) to be inserted into and removed from the ironing space (21).

[0067] As illustrated in FIG. 3, the garment (C) can be accommodated in the ironing space (21) such that the front of the garment (C) faces the opening (22). The ironing space (21) can be formed to a size capable of accommodating one garment (C).

[0068] The width (W1) of the inner door (20) can be formed to be substantially the same as the width (W) of the cabinet (10). The thickness (T1) of the inner door (20) can be formed to be thinner than the thickness (T) of the cabinet (10). For example, the thickness (T1) of the inner door (20) can be formed to be less than 1 / 3 of the thickness (T) of the cabinet (10). The thickness (T1) of the inner door (20) can be determined to form an ironing space (21) capable of accommodating one piece of clothing (C).

[0069] The inner door (20) may include a back plate (201), a top plate (202), a bottom plate (203), and two side plates (204, 205). The back plate (201) of the inner door (20) may be formed to block the opening (12) of the receiving space (11) of the cabinet (10). The back plate (201), top plate (202), bottom plate (203), and two side plates (204, 205) of the inner door (20) may form an ironing space (21). Accordingly, the inner surfaces of the back plate (201), top plate (202), bottom plate (203), and two side plates (204, 205) of the inner door (20) may form the rear, top surface, bottom surface, and two sides of the inner door (20).

[0070] The inner door (20) may include a tension adjustment device capable of adjusting the tension applied to the clothing (C) hanging on the hanger (43) of the ironing space (21). The tension adjustment device may include a support device (40) and a linear movement device (50).

[0071] The support device (40) is installed to be movable up and down on the top plate (202) of the inner door (20) and may include a clothes hanger (43) that supports clothing (C). The support device (40) may be formed to move the clothes hanger (43) in a vertical direction relative to the upper surface of the inner door (20), that is, the upper surface of the finishing space (21). For example, the clothes hanger (43) may be detachably installed at the bottom of the support device (40).

[0072] The linear movement device (50) is installed on the top plate (202) of the inner door (20) and can be formed to move the support device (40) up and down in a linear motion. In other words, the linear movement device (50) can be formed to generate a driving force that moves the clothes hanger (43) in a vertical direction. The linear movement device (50) can be installed on one side of the support device (40).

[0073] The inner door (20) may include a load sensor (45) formed to measure the load (load) applied to the support device (40).

[0074] The inner door (20) is installed in the ironing space (21) and may include a fixing device (60) formed to secure the bottom of a garment (C) hanging on a hanger (43). The fixing device (60) may be installed on the back plate (201) of the inner door (20), that is, on the rear of the ironing space (21).

[0075] The inner door (20) may include an image sensor (95) that captures clothing (C). For example, the image sensor (95) may capture clothing (C) hanging on a hanger (43) of the inner door (20) to form an image of the clothing.

[0076] The ironing space (21) of the inner door (20) may be connected to the machine room (15) of the cabinet (10). The inner door (20) may include a steam passage, an air passage, and a circulation passage connected to the steam supply device (151) (see FIG. 18), the air supply device (152) (see FIG. 18), and the circulation device (153) (see FIG. 18) of the machine room (15).

[0077] The outer door (30) may be rotatably installed on the front of the inner door (20) relative to the inner door (20). The outer door (30) may be installed by a hinge on one side of the opening (22) of the inner door (20). The outer door (30) may be installed to open and close the opening (22) of the inner door (20). When the outer door (30) closes the opening (22) of the inner door (20), the ironing space (21) of the inner door (20) may be closed.

[0078] The outer door (30) can be hinged to rotate with respect to the cabinet (10) together with the inner door (20). The outer door (30) can be hinged to rotate with respect to the inner door (20) independently of the inner door (20).

[0079] Hereinafter, a tension control device of a clothing processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 and FIGS. 5.

[0080] FIG. 4 is a partial perspective view showing a tension control device of a clothing processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view showing a state in which a clothes hanger (43) is raised by the tension control device of the clothing processing device (1) of FIG. 4 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0081] Referring to FIGS. 4 and FIGS. 5, a tension control device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a support device (40) and a linear movement device (50).

[0082] The support device (40) may be formed to be movable up and down on the top plate (202) of the inner door (20). The support device (40) may be formed to move linearly in a vertical direction relative to the upper surface of the ironing space (21) of the inner door (20).

[0083] For example, the support device (40) may include a moving part (41) and a linear guide part (42). The moving part (41) is formed to allow the clothes hanger (43) to move vertically relative to the top plate (202) of the inner door (20). As an example, the moving part (41) may be formed as a block in the shape of a roughly rectangular prism. The clothes hanger (43) may be installed at the bottom of the moving part (41). As an example, the clothes hanger (43) may be detachably mounted at the bottom of the moving part (41).

[0084] The linear guide (42) is installed on the top plate (202) of the inner door (20) and can be formed to guide the up and down movement of the moving part (41). For example, the linear guide (42) can be formed to have a hollow corresponding to the cross-section of the moving part (41). Accordingly, when the moving part (41) is inserted into the hollow of the linear guide (42), the moving part (41) can move up and down in a straight line along the linear guide (42).

[0085] The linear movement device (50) may be installed on the top plate (202) of the inner door (20). The linear movement device (50) may be installed on one side of the support device (40). The linear movement device (50) may be formed to move the support device (40) up and down in a linear motion. In other words, the linear movement device (50) may be formed to generate a driving force that moves the support device (40) in a vertical direction.

[0086] For example, the linear movement device (50) may include a lifting plate (51), a lifting member (52), and a driving motor (53).

[0087] The lifting plate (51) is formed to be able to move up and down.

[0088] The lifting member (52) is installed below the lifting plate (51) and is formed to move the lifting plate (51) in a vertical direction. For example, the lifting member (52) may be formed as an X-shaped lift. The lifting member (52) may include a pair of X-shaped bars installed on the upper surface of the base plate and a driving unit capable of linearly reciprocating the pair of X-shaped bars.

[0089] The drive motor (53) may be formed to drive the lifting member (52). For example, the drive motor (53) may operate the drive unit of the lifting member (52) to cause a pair of X-shaped bars to move back and forth in a straight line in the vertical direction.

[0090] The linear movement device (50) can be connected to the support device (40) and the connecting plate (44). For example, the connecting plate (44) can be installed to connect the upper part of the moving part (41) of the support device (40) and the lifting plate (51) of the linear movement device (50).

[0091] A load sensor (45) may be installed on the connecting plate (44). The load sensor (45) may be formed to measure the load (load) applied to the support device (40). When clothing (C) is hung on a hanger (43) mounted on the bottom of the support device (40), that is, the bottom of the movable part (41), a load may be applied to the movable part (41) of the support device (40). When a load is applied to the movable part (41) of the support device (40), the load sensor (45) installed on the connecting plate (44) can measure the load applied to the movable part (41).

[0092] When the lower part of the garment (C) hanging on the hanger (43) is fixed by the fixing device (60) and the movable part (41) of the support device (40) is raised, the load applied to the movable part (41) may increase. Then, the tension applied to the garment (C) hanging on the hanger (43) by the support device (40) may increase. When the movable part (41) of the support device (40) is lowered, the load applied to the movable part (41) decreases, and the tension applied to the garment (C) hanging on the hanger (43) by the support device (40) may decrease.

[0093] Hereinafter, a fixing device (60) of a clothing processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3, FIGS. 6, FIGS. 7, and FIGS. 8.

[0094] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a fixing device (60) of a clothing processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the fixing device (60) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure of FIG. 6 cut along line AA. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the clothing fixing part (77) of the fixing device (60) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure of FIG. 7 is rotated.

[0095] Referring to FIG. 3, a fixing device (60) of a clothing processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a main body part (70) and a vertical guide part (80).

[0096] The fixing device (60) can be installed in the ironing space (21) of the inner door (20). In other words, the main body (70) and the vertical guide (80) of the fixing device (60) can be installed in the ironing space (21) of the inner door (20).

[0097] The main body (70) may be formed to fix the bottom of the garment (C). The main body (70) may be formed to move up and down in a straight line along the vertical guide (80).

[0098] The vertical guide (80) can be formed to guide the vertical movement of the main body (70). The vertical guide (80) can be installed on the rear plate (201) of the inner door (20), that is, on the rear of the ironing space (21).

[0099] The vertical guide section (80) may include a pair of guide rails (81, 82). The pair of guide rails (81, 82) may be installed vertically on the top plate (202) of the inner door (20). The pair of guide rails (81, 82) may be formed to guide the vertical movement of the main body section (70).

[0100] The vertical guide member (80) may include a pair of fixing pieces (83, 84). The pair of fixing pieces (83, 84) may be installed on one side of a pair of guide rails (81, 82). For example, a left fixing piece (83) may be installed on the left side of the left guide rail (81), and a right fixing piece (84) may be installed on the right side of the right guide rail (82). Each of the pair of fixing pieces (83, 84) may include a plurality of fixing holes (83a, 84a). The plurality of fixing holes (83a, 84a) may be formed at regular intervals along the longitudinal direction of the fixing pieces (83, 84). The plurality of fixing holes (83a, 84a) may be formed so that the housing fixing part (74) of the main body (70) is fixed.

[0101] An upper support bar (85) and a lower support bar (86) may be installed between a pair of guide rails (81, 82). The upper support bar (85) may be installed between the upper ends of the pair of guide rails (81, 82). The lower support bar (86) may be installed between the lower ends of the pair of guide rails (81, 82). The gap between the pair of guide rails (81, 82) can be maintained by the upper support bar (85) and the lower support bar (86).

[0102] As an example, a pair of guide rails (81, 82), an upper support bar (85), and a lower support bar (86) can form a rectangular frame shape.

[0103] Referring to FIGS. 6 to 8, the main body (70) may include a housing (71), a pair of slides (72, 73), and a pair of housing fixing parts (74).

[0104] The housing (71) can form the outer shape of the main body (70). The housing (71) can be formed in a bar shape having a roughly rectangular cross-section. In other words, the housing (71) can be formed in a flat plate shape that is narrow in width and long in length.

[0105] The length of the housing (71) can be formed to correspond to the width of the ironing space (21) of the inner door (20). The housing (71) can be formed as long as possible so that the bottom of clothing (C) of various sizes can be secured. For example, the housing (71) can be formed to have a length as long as possible while being shorter than the distance between the left panel (204) and the right panel (205) of the inner door (20), that is, between the left side and the right side of the ironing space (21).

[0106] A pair of slides (72, 73) may be installed on the rear of the housing (71). A pair of slides (72, 73) may be formed to be movably coupled to a vertical guide (80). A pair of slides (72, 73) may be installed symmetrically with respect to the center of the housing (71).

[0107] A pair of slides (72, 73) can be formed in a roughly channel shape. A pair of slides (72, 73) can be installed on the rear of the housing (71) such that the channel-shaped openings face sideways. Accordingly, when a pair of slides (72, 73) of the main body (70) are inserted into a pair of guide rails (81, 82) of the vertical guide (80), the main body (70) can move up and down along the vertical guide (80) and can be prevented from being separated from the vertical guide (80) by its own weight.

[0108] A pair of housing fixing parts (74) are installed on the rear side of the housing (71) and can be formed to selectively fix the housing (71) to the vertical guide (80). A pair of housing fixing parts (74) can be installed on one side of a pair of slides (72, 73). A pair of housing fixing parts (74) can be formed to be fixed to the fixing holes (83a, 84a) of a pair of fixing pieces (83, 84) of the vertical guide (80).

[0109] For example, a pair of housing fixing parts (74) may include a ball plunger (75). When the ball (75a) of the ball plunger (75) of the housing fixing part (74) is inserted into one of the plurality of fixing holes (83a, 84a) of the fixing pieces (83, 84) of the vertical guide part (80), the main body part (70) can be fixed to the vertical guide part (80). When a user applies vertical force to the main body part (70), the main body part (70) can move vertically along a pair of guide rails (81, 82).

[0110] The main body (70) may further include a plurality of garment fixing parts (77) formed to fix the lower end of the garment (C). The plurality of garment fixing parts (77) may be installed in the housing (71) at regular intervals. A plurality of permanent magnets (711) may be installed inside the housing (71) at positions corresponding to the plurality of garment fixing parts (77). The plurality of garment fixing parts (77) may be formed with the same structure. Therefore, only one garment fixing part (77) will be described below.

[0111] For example, the garment fixing part (77) may include a pivot angle (771), a front permanent magnet (772), and a rear permanent magnet (773).

[0112] The pivot angle (771) is formed in a roughly L-shape and can be pivotably installed on the lower surface of the housing (71). The pivot angle (771) can be installed to rotate around a hinge (71a) on the lower surface of the housing (71). For example, the pivot angle (771) may include a front wing (771a) and a rear wing (771b) arranged at a right angle. When the pivot angle (771) rotates in one direction, the front wing (771a) of the pivot angle (771) is adjacent to the front of the housing (71), and when the pivot angle (771) rotates in the opposite direction, the rear wing (771b) of the pivot angle (771) is adjacent to the rear of the housing (71).

[0113] The front permanent magnet (772) can be installed on the front wing (771a) of the pivot angle (771). The front permanent magnet (772) can be installed to be attached to the permanent magnet (711) provided inside the housing (71). The rear permanent magnet (773) can be installed on the rear wing (771b) of the pivot angle (771). The rear permanent magnet (773) can be installed to be attached to the permanent magnet (711) provided inside the housing (71). The front permanent magnet (772) and the rear permanent magnet (773) can be formed to have opposite magnetic poles. Additionally, the permanent magnet (711) of the housing (71) can be installed so that its magnetic pole is opposite to the magnetic pole of the front permanent magnet (772) and the magnetic pole of the rear permanent magnet (773).

[0114] Accordingly, when the pivot angle (771) rotates in one direction so that the front wing (771a) is adjacent to the front of the housing (71), the front wing (771a) of the pivot angle (771) can be attached to the front of the housing (71) by the attractive force acting between the front permanent magnet (772) and the permanent magnet (711) of the housing (71). When the pivot angle (771) rotates in the opposite direction so that the rear wing (771b) is adjacent to the rear of the housing (71), the rear wing (771b) of the pivot angle (771) can be attached to the rear of the housing (71) by the attractive force acting between the rear permanent magnet (773) and the permanent magnet (711) of the housing (71).

[0115] As another example, the pivot angle (771) may be formed to include a metal material that can be attached to the permanent magnet (711) of the housing (71) instead of the front permanent magnet (772) and the rear permanent magnet (773). Alternatively, the pivot angle (771) may be formed from a metal material that can be attached to the permanent magnet (711) of the housing (71).

[0116] The fixing device (60) may further include a plurality of auxiliary fixing parts (76). The plurality of auxiliary fixing parts (76) may be formed to fix the sleeve (S) of the garment (C) to the housing (71) of the main body (70). The auxiliary fixing part (76) may be formed as a clamp (761) capable of gripping the sleeve (S). The auxiliary fixing part (76) may include an auxiliary permanent magnet (762), and the housing (71) of the main body (70) may include a metal plate to which the auxiliary permanent magnet (762) can be attached. The plurality of auxiliary fixing parts (76) may be formed with the same structure.

[0117] For example, the auxiliary fixing part (76) may include a clamp (761) and an auxiliary permanent magnet (762). The auxiliary permanent magnet (762) may be installed on the rear side of the clamp (761). Thus, after the user grasps the end of the sleeve (S) of the garment (C) with the clamp (761), the clamp (761) is attached to the metal plate of the main body (70) with the auxiliary permanent magnet (762), thereby allowing the sleeve (S) of the garment (C) to be fixed to the main body (70) with the auxiliary fixing part (76).

[0118] In this embodiment, two auxiliary fixing parts (76) may be used to fix two sleeves (S) of the garment (C).

[0119] A garment (C) can be fixed in the ironing space (21) of the inner door (20) of a garment processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure by using a hanger (43) and a fixing device (60) installed on the support device (40) described above.

[0120] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a state in which a garment (C) is fixed in an ironing space (21) of an inner door (20) of a garment processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0121] As illustrated in FIG. 9, with the garment (C) hanging on the hanger (43) of the inner door (20) of the garment processing device (1), the lower end of the garment (C) can be fixed to the fixing device (60). By moving the main body (70) of the fixing device (60) up and down along the vertical guide (80), a plurality of garment fixing parts (77) of the main body (70) can be positioned at the lower end of the garment (C). After that, the lower end of the garment (C) can be fixed to the main body (70) using the plurality of garment fixing parts (77).

[0122] For example, the housing (71) of the main body (70) can be moved up and down along the vertical guide (80) so that the housing (71) is positioned at the bottom of the garment (C). Then, when the front wings (771a) of the plurality of pivot angles (771) are rotated toward the front of the housing (71), the bottom of the garment (C) can be fixed by the plurality of front wings (771a) and the housing (71). At this time, since the front permanent magnets (772) are installed on the plurality of front wings (771a) and the permanent magnet (711) is installed on the housing (71), the bottom of the garment (C) can be fixed by the attractive force between the front permanent magnets (772) and the permanent magnets (711).

[0123] Both sleeves (S) of the garment (C) can be fixed to the housing (71) using two auxiliary fixing parts (76). For example, after gripping the end of the sleeve (S) with the clamp (761) of the auxiliary fixing part (76), the sleeve (S) of the garment (C) can be fixed to the main body (70) by positioning the clamp (761) on the metal plate of the housing (71).

[0124] As illustrated in FIG. 9, when the upper part of the garment (C) is hung on a hanger (43) and the lower part of the garment (C) is fixed by a fixing device (60), the tension applied to the garment (C) can be adjusted by operating the linear movement device (50) to move the support device (40) up and down. Accordingly, the garment processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure can apply tension suitable for ironing to the garment (C) by using the linear movement device (50) and the support device (40).

[0125] The fixing device (60) for fixing the bottom of the garment (C) is not limited to the above-described embodiment. As long as the fixing device (60) can fix the bottom of the garment (C), it can be formed in various structures. Hereinafter, a fixing device (60) that can be used in a garment processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 15.

[0126] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a fixing device (60) of a clothing processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 is a partial rear perspective view of the main body part (70) of the fixing device (60) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure of FIG. 10. FIG. 12 is a drawing showing the fixing device (60) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure of FIG. 10 fixing the lower end of a garment (C).

[0127] Referring to FIGS. 10 to 12, a fixing device (60) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a main body (70) and a vertical guide (80).

[0128] The fixing device (60) can be installed in the ironing space (21) of the inner door (20). In other words, the main body (70) and the vertical guide (80) of the fixing device (60) can be installed in the ironing space (21) of the inner door (20).

[0129] The vertical guide (80) can be formed to guide the vertical movement of the main body (70). The vertical guide (80) can be installed on the rear plate (201) of the inner door (20), that is, on the rear of the ironing space (21). Since the vertical guide (80) is identical or similar to the vertical guide (80) of the fixing device (60) according to the above-described embodiment, a redundant description is omitted.

[0130] The main body (70) may be formed to fix the bottom of the garment (C). The main body (70) may be formed to move up and down in a straight line along the vertical guide (80).

[0131] The main body (70) may include a housing (71), a pair of slides (72, 73), and a pair of housing fixing parts (74).

[0132] The housing (71) can form the outer shape of the main body (70). The housing (71) can be formed in a bar shape having a roughly rectangular cross-section. In other words, the housing (71) can be formed in a flat plate shape that is narrow in width and long in length.

[0133] The length of the housing (71) can be formed to correspond to the width of the ironing space (21) of the inner door (20). The housing (71) can be formed as long as possible so that the bottom of clothing (C) of various sizes can be secured. For example, the housing (71) can be formed to have a length as long as possible while being shorter than the distance between the left panel (204) and the right panel (205) of the inner door (20), that is, the distance between the left side and the right side of the ironing space (21).

[0134] On the rear side of the housing (71), a pair of slides (72, 73) formed to be movably coupled to a vertical guide (80) and a pair of housing fixing parts (74) formed to selectively fix the housing (71) to the vertical guide (80) may be provided.

[0135] A pair of slides (72, 73) and a pair of housing fixing parts (74) are identical or similar to the main body part (70) of the fixing device (60) according to the above-described embodiment, so a redundant description is omitted.

[0136] The main body (70) may further include a plurality of garment fixing parts (77) formed to fix the lower part of the garment (C). The plurality of garment fixing parts (77) may be installed at both ends of the housing (71). In other words, the plurality of garment fixing parts (77) may include a left garment fixing part (77) installed at the left end of the housing (71) and a right garment fixing part (77) installed at the right end of the housing (71). The two garment fixing parts (77) may be formed with the same structure. Therefore, only one garment fixing part (77) will be described below.

[0137] For example, the garment fixing part (77) may include a pivot piece (78) and a pivot button (79).

[0138] The pivot member (78) can be pivotably installed at one end of the housing (71). The pivot member (78) can be formed to press a part of the front of the housing (71), that is, a part near one end of the housing (71). When the pivot member (78) presses the front of the housing (71), the lower part of the garment (C) located between the pivot member (78) and the front of the housing (71) can be secured.

[0139] The pivot member (78) can be formed to press the front of the housing (71) by means of an elastic member.

[0140] The pivot button (79) may be formed to operate the pivot piece (78). For example, when the pivot button (79) is pressed, the elastic member is actuated so that the pivot piece (78) can press against the front of the housing (71).

[0141] The pivot button (79) may be installed on the rear of the housing (71). For example, the pivot button (79) may be installed on the rear of the housing (71) so that the user can press the pivot button (79) with the remaining fingers while holding the bottom of the garment (C) with their thumb and index finger. Thus, when the user presses the pivot button (79), the pivot piece (78) pivots as shown in FIG. 12 and can press a part of the front of the housing (71).

[0142] When separating the garment (C), the user can rotate the pivot piece (78) to position it approximately perpendicular to the housing (71) as shown in FIG. 10.

[0143] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a fixing device (60) of a clothing processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 14 is a partial rear perspective view showing a pivoting piece (78) of a fixing device (60) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure of FIG. 13. FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a state in which a fixing device (60) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure of FIG. 13 fixes the bottom and sleeve of a garment (C).

[0144] Referring to FIGS. 13 to 15, a fixing device (60) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a main body (70) and a vertical guide (80).

[0145] The fixing device (60) can be installed in the ironing space (21) of the inner door (20). In other words, the main body (70) and the vertical guide (80) of the fixing device (60) can be installed in the ironing space (21) of the inner door (20).

[0146] The vertical guide (80) can be formed to guide the vertical movement of the main body (70). The vertical guide (80) can be installed on the rear plate (201) of the inner door (20), that is, on the rear of the ironing space (21). Since the vertical guide (80) is identical or similar to the vertical guide (80) of the fixing device (60) according to the above-described embodiment, a redundant description is omitted.

[0147] The main body (70) may be formed to fix the bottom of the garment (C). The main body (70) may be formed to move up and down in a straight line along the vertical guide (80).

[0148] The main body (70) may include a housing (71), a pair of slides (72, 73), and a pair of housing fixing parts (74).

[0149] The housing (71) can form the outer shape of the main body (70). The housing (71) can be formed in a bar shape having a roughly rectangular cross-section. In other words, the housing (71) can be formed in a flat plate shape that is narrow in width and long in length.

[0150] The length of the housing (71) can be formed to correspond to the width of the ironing space (21) of the inner door (20). The housing (71) can be formed as long as possible so that the bottom of clothing (C) of various sizes can be secured. For example, the housing (71) can be formed to have a length as long as possible while being shorter than the distance between the left and right panels (204, 205) of the inner door (20), that is, the distance between the left and right sides of the ironing space (21).

[0151] On the rear side of the housing (71), a pair of slides (72, 73) formed to be movably coupled to a vertical guide (80) and a pair of housing fixing parts (74) formed to selectively fix the housing (71) to the vertical guide (80) may be provided.

[0152] A pair of slides (72, 73) and a pair of housing fixing parts (74) are identical or similar to the main body part (70) of the fixing device (60) according to the above-described embodiment, so a redundant description is omitted.

[0153] The main body (70) may further include a pair of clothing fixing parts (77) and a pair of auxiliary fixing parts (76).

[0154] A pair of clothing fixing parts (77) may be formed to fix the lower part of the clothing (C) hanging on the hanger (43). A pair of clothing fixing parts (77) may be installed at both ends of the housing (71). In other words, a pair of clothing fixing parts (77) may include a left clothing fixing part (77) installed at the left end of the housing (71) and a right clothing fixing part (77) installed at the right end of the housing (71). A pair of clothing fixing parts (77) may be formed with the same structure. Therefore, only one clothing fixing part (77) will be described below.

[0155] For example, the garment fixing part (77) may include a pivot piece (78) and a pivot button (79).

[0156] The pivot member (78) can be pivotably installed at one end of the housing (71). The pivot member (78) can be formed to press a part of the front of the housing (71), that is, a part near one end of the housing (71). When the pivot member (78) presses the front of the housing (71), the lower part of the garment (C) located between the pivot member (78) and the front of the housing (71) can be secured.

[0157] The pivot member (78) can be formed to press the front of the housing (71) by means of an elastic member.

[0158] The pivot button (79) may be formed to operate the pivot piece (78). For example, when the pivot button (79) is pressed, the elastic member is actuated so that the pivot piece (78) can press against the front of the housing (71).

[0159] The pivot button (79) may be installed on the rear of the housing (71). For example, the pivot button (79) may be installed on the rear of the housing (71) so that the user can press the pivot button (79) with the remaining fingers while holding the bottom of the garment (C) with their thumb and index finger. Thus, when the user presses the pivot button (79), the pivot piece (78) pivots and can press a portion of the front of the housing (71).

[0160] A pair of auxiliary fixing parts (76) may be formed to fix the end of the sleeve (S) of the garment (C). A pair of auxiliary fixing parts (76) may be installed integrally with a pair of garment fixing parts (77). In other words, one auxiliary fixing part (76) may be installed on the left garment fixing part (77), and another auxiliary fixing part (76) may be installed on the right garment fixing part (77).

[0161] For example, as illustrated in FIG. 14, an auxiliary fixing part (76) may be installed at one end of a pivoting part (78) that is rotatably installed at one end of a housing (71). The auxiliary fixing part (76) and the pivoting part (78) of the clothing fixing part (77) may be connected by an automatic winding cable (763). As an example, the auxiliary fixing part (76) may be formed as a clamp capable of grasping the sleeve (S) of the clothing (C). The clamp and the pivoting part (78) may be connected by an automatic winding cable (763). An automatic winding device formed to automatically wind the cable (763) may be installed at either the clamp or the pivoting part (78). Thus, even if the sleeve length of the clothing (C) changes, the end of the sleeve (S) can be grasped and fixed to the housing (71) using the clamp.

[0162] When the user presses the pivot button (79) so that the pivot piece (78) presses the lower part of the garment (C) and holds both sleeves (S) of the garment (C) with a pair of auxiliary fixing parts (76), the garment (C) can be fixed in the ironing space (21) as shown in FIG. 15.

[0163] When separating the garment (C), the user can separate a pair of auxiliary fixing parts (76) from the sleeve (S) and then rotate a pair of pivoting pieces (78) to position them approximately perpendicular to the housing (71) as shown in FIG. 13.

[0164] FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing a hanger (43) used in a clothing processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 17 is a drawing showing a state in which clothing (C) is hung on a hanger (43) of a clothing processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure of FIG. 16.

[0165] Referring to FIGS. 16 and 17, a clothes hanger (43) of a clothing processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a pair of support bars (44).

[0166] A pair of support bars (44) can be installed at both ends of the bottom of the clothes hanger (43). A pair of support bars (44) can be formed with the same structure. One end of the support bar (44) can be installed so as to be pivotable at a certain angle at one end of the clothes hanger (43).

[0167] The support bar (44) can be elastically supported by an elastic member. As shown in FIG. 17, a pair of support bars (44) can be maintained in an unfolded state by the elastic member. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 17, if a pair of support bars (44) are inserted into both sleeves (S) of a garment (C) hanging on a hanger (43), a constant tension can be applied to the garment (C) in the width direction. Thus, the garment (C) can be maintained in an unfolded state in the width direction.

[0168] Meanwhile, with reference again to FIGS. 2, FIGS. 3, FIGS. 6, FIGS. 7, and FIGS. 8, a clothing processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure will be described again. Detailed description of the above-mentioned content is omitted. However, the omitted content should not be interpreted as excluding or limiting it.

[0169] A clothing processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a cabinet (10), an inner door (20), an outer door (30), a support device (40), and a fixing device (60).

[0170] The cabinet (10) forms the exterior of the clothing processing device (1), and a receiving space (11) can be formed inside.

[0171] An inner door (20) may be provided to open and close a receiving space (11) on the front of the cabinet (10). Additionally, the inner door (20) may include an ironing space (21) inside where care of clothing (C) is performed. The ironing space (21) may be a space where ironing of clothing (C) is primarily performed by applying physical force or / and steam and high-temperature air to the clothing (C).

[0172] The outer door (30) may be installed to open and close the ironing space (21) on the inner door (20). That is, the outer door (30) may be the door of the inner door (20). The door of the garment processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may be provided as a double door (Door in Door) having a double structure of an inner door (20) and an outer door (30).

[0173] A support device (40) may be placed on the upper surface of the ironing space (21) of the inner door (20) to support clothing (C). For example, the support device (40) may be equipped with a conventional clothes hanger (43) to support clothing (C) and to place clothing (C) in the ironing space (21). Additionally, the support device (40) may be formed to move the clothes hanger (43) up and down as described above to provide an enhanced ironing effect on the clothing (C) placed in the ironing space (21).

[0174] A fixing device (60) is installed in the ironing space (21) and may be provided to fix the bottom of a garment (C) hanging on a hanger (43). That is, the fixing device (60) may be provided to fix the bottom of a garment (C) mounted on a hanger (43) and to provide tension to the garment (C) so that ironing is performed effectively.

[0175] For example, the fixing device (60) may include a main body part (70), a vertical guide part (80), and a clothing fixing part (77).

[0176] The main body (70) can form the exterior of the fixing device (60). Additionally, the main body (70) is coupled with the vertical guide (80) and can move up and down. The clothing fixing part (77) is positioned on the main body (70) to fix the bottom of the clothing (C).

[0177] A vertical guide (80) is positioned in the inner door (20) and may be provided to guide the movement of the main body (70). In other words, the vertical guide (80) may provide a path so that the main body (70) can move stably in the ironing space (21).

[0178] The garment fixing part (77) is positioned on the main body part (70) and may be provided to fix the lower end of the garment (C). In other words, the garment fixing part (77) may be configured to fix the lower end of the garment (C) positioned between the main body part (70) and the garment fixing part (77).

[0179] Meanwhile, the main body (70) may include a housing (71) and a permanent magnet (711). The housing (71) may be provided to be movable by being coupled to a vertical guide (80). That is, the housing (71) forms the exterior of the main body (70) and can move in an up-and-down direction by being coupled to the vertical guide (80) to provide tensile force to the clothing (C). Specifically, the housing (71) may be provided in a plate shape so that the clothing (C) is effectively fixed between the clothing fixing part (77) and the housing (71), and the up-and-down movement of the housing (71) may be easily performed.

[0180] Permanent magnets (711) are spaced apart in multiple locations inside the housing (71) and are provided to have magnetic properties so that the clothing fixing part (77) can be attached and detached. That is, the permanent magnets (711) maintain the position of the clothing fixing part (77) by magnetic force so that the lower part of the clothing (C) is stably fixed, and when a force greater than a certain amount is applied, the position of the clothing fixing part (77) is changed so that the fixing of the lower part of the clothing (C) is released.

[0181] Meanwhile, the clothing fixing part (77) may include a pivot angle (771), a front permanent magnet (772), and a rear permanent magnet (773).

[0182] The pivot angle (771) may include a front wing (771a) detachably provided on the front of the housing (71) and a rear wing (771b) extending from the front wing (771a) and detachably provided on the rear of the housing (71). That is, the pivot angle (771) can cause the front wing (771a) to be coupled to the housing (71) or the rear wing (771b) to be coupled to the housing (71) through rotation. The pivot angle (771) may be provided with a cross-section that is approximately L-shaped.

[0183] The front permanent magnet (772) is positioned on the front wing (771a) and is equipped to have magnetism so that it can be attached to and detached from the permanent magnet (711). That is, the front permanent magnet (772) allows the front wing (771a) and the housing (71) to be coupled, and when a force greater than a certain amount is applied, the front wing (771a) and the housing (71) can be separated.

[0184] The rear permanent magnet (773) is positioned on the rear wing (771b) and is equipped to have magnetism so that it can be attached to and detached from the permanent magnet (711). That is, the rear permanent magnet (773) allows the rear wing (771b) and the housing (71) to be coupled, and when a force greater than a certain amount is applied, the rear wing (771b) and the housing (71) can be separated.

[0185] When the front permanent magnet (772) and the permanent magnet (711) are combined, the rear permanent magnet (773) is positioned separately from the permanent magnet (711), and when the rear permanent magnet (773) and the permanent magnet (711) are combined, the front permanent magnet (772) can be positioned separately from the permanent magnet (711).

[0186] Meanwhile, the permanent magnet (711) may be configured such that the front side has a first polarity and the rear side has a second polarity different from the first polarity. The first polarity may mean the N pole, and the second polarity may mean the S pole. However, it is not limited thereto and may be configured in the opposite way.

[0187] The front permanent magnet (772) may be provided to have a second polarity on one side facing the front of the permanent magnet (711). Accordingly, the front permanent magnet (772) can be easily coupled to the front of the permanent magnet (711) by magnetism.

[0188] The rear permanent magnet (773) may be provided to have a first polarity on one side facing the rear surface of the permanent magnet (711). Accordingly, the rear permanent magnet (773) can be easily coupled to the rear surface of the permanent magnet (711) by magnetism.

[0189] Additionally, when the front permanent magnet (772) is combined with the permanent magnet (711) and force is applied to separate them, one side of the rear permanent magnet (773) comes close to the rear surface of the permanent magnet (711), and magnetic force acts so that the separation of the front permanent magnet (772) and the permanent magnet (711) can be easily performed.

[0190] Conversely, when the rear permanent magnet (773) is combined with the permanent magnet (711) and force is applied to separate them for clothing fixation, one side of the front permanent magnet (772) comes close to the front of the permanent magnet (711), and magnetic force is applied so that the separation of the rear permanent magnet (773) and the permanent magnet (711) and the combination of the front permanent magnet (772) and the permanent magnet (711) can be easily performed.

[0191] Meanwhile, the fixing device (60) may include an auxiliary fixing part (76). The auxiliary fixing part (76) may be provided to fix the sleeve (S) of the garment (C) to the main body part (70). That is, the auxiliary fixing part (76) can fix the position of the sleeve (S) of the garment (C) to improve or maximize the ironing effect of the garment (C).

[0192] Additionally, the auxiliary fixing part (76) is provided to have magnetism so that it can be attached to the housing (71), allowing the user to easily position the clothing sleeve (S) in the housing (71) while it is attached to the auxiliary fixing part (76).

[0193] For example, the auxiliary fixing part (76) may include a clamp (761) and an auxiliary permanent magnet (762). The clamp (761) may be provided to fix the sleeve (S). That is, the clamp (761) may be provided with an elastic body, such as a spring, so that when a user applies force, the clothing sleeve (S) is positioned inside the clamp (761), and when the force is removed, the clothing sleeve (S) is stably fixed by the elastic body.

[0194] An auxiliary permanent magnet (762) may be provided in the clamp (761) to have magnetic properties. That is, the auxiliary permanent magnet (762) allows the user to easily secure the clothing sleeve (S) to the clamp (761) at any position regardless of the size or shape of the clothing (C), and to easily place the clamp (761) in the housing (71).

[0195] FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing a clothing processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0196] Referring to FIG. 18, the clothing processing device (1) may include a drive motor (53), a load sensor (45), a steam supply device (151), an air supply device (152), a circulation device (153), an image sensor (95), an LED (96), a memory (92), an input device (94), a display (93), and a processor (90).

[0197] The drive motor (53) can generate rotational force to operate the linear movement device (50). When the drive motor (53) is operated, the linear movement device (50) can move in a vertical direction. When the linear movement device (50) moves, the support device (40) connected to the linear movement device (50) can move in a vertical direction. When the support device (40) moves in a vertical direction, the tension applied to the clothing (C) hanging on the hanger (43) installed at the bottom of the support device (40) can increase or decrease.

[0198] For example, when the drive motor (53) rotates in one direction, the linear movement device (50) can rise. When the linear movement device (50) rises, the support device (40) can rise as a whole. When the support device (40) rises, the tension applied to the clothing (C) hanging on the hanger (43) can increase. When the drive motor (53) rotates in the opposite direction, the linear movement device (50) can descend. When the linear movement device (50) descends, the support device (40) can descend as a whole. When the support device (40) descends, the tension applied to the clothing (C) hanging on the hanger (43) can decrease.

[0199] The load sensor (45) can measure the tension applied to the clothes hanger (43). The load sensor (45) is configured to measure the load (load) applied by the support device (40). For example, the load may increase when the support device (40) rises, and the load may decrease when the support device (40) lowers. The load sensor (45) can transmit an electronic signal containing information about the measured load to the processor (90).

[0200] For example, a load cell may be used as the load sensor (45). However, the load sensor (45) used in the clothing processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Various types of sensors capable of measuring a load may be used as the load sensor (45).

[0201] The steam supply device (151) is formed to supply steam to the clothing (C) contained in the receiving space (11) and the ironing space (21). For example, the steam supply device (151) can supply high-temperature steam to the receiving space (11) or the ironing space (21) to change the fabric structure of the clothing (C) into a flexible state.

[0202] The air supply device (152) is formed to supply air to the clothing (C) contained in the receiving space (11) and the ironing space (21). For example, the air supply device (152) can remove wrinkles from the clothing (C) or remove dust from the clothing (C) by spraying compressed air into the receiving space (11) or the ironing space (21) to compress the clothing (C).

[0203] The circulation device (153) is formed to circulate air within the receiving space (11) and the ironing space (21). For example, the circulation device (153) can continuously circulate high-temperature air into the receiving space (11) or the ironing space (21) by introducing high-temperature air into the interior of either the receiving space (11) or the ironing space (21) and then re-inhaling the air introduced into the receiving space (11) or the ironing space (21).

[0204] The circulation device (153) can maintain the fabric structure of the garment (C) in a flexible state by continuously circulating high-temperature air in the receiving space (11) or the ironing space (21), and can dry the garment (C) by removing moisture present in the garment (C).

[0205] For example, the circulation device (153) may include a heating source (not shown) to generate high-temperature air. The heating source may be formed of a heater, etc.

[0206] The image sensor (95) may be formed to capture an image of a garment (C) to be ironed. The image sensor (95) may be installed in a garment processing device (1) to capture an image of a garment (C) hanging on a hanger (43) in an ironing space (21). The image sensor (95) may be formed to transmit an electronic signal containing image information of the captured garment (C) to a processor (90). For example, a camera may be used as the image sensor (95).

[0207] An LED (Light Emitting Diode) (96) may be installed on the front of the garment processing device (1). The LED (96) may be formed to indicate whether the tension applied to the garment (C) mounted between the hanger (43) and the fixing device (60) in the ironing space (21) is appropriate. For example, if the tension of the garment (C) is not appropriate, the LED (96) may be formed to light up in red, and if the tension of the garment (C) is appropriate, the LED (96) may be formed to light up in green.

[0208] In other words, the LED (96) can be used as an indicator to indicate whether the tension applied to the clothing (C) is appropriate. Therefore, instead of the LED (96), various types of indicators that can indicate whether the tension is appropriate can be used.

[0209] The memory (92) can store programs for processing or controlling the processor (90) and various data for the operation of the clothing processing device (1). For example, the memory (92) can store a number of application programs running on the clothing processing device (1), and data and instructions for the operation of the clothing processing device (1).

[0210] The memory (92) can store ironing data including data on the appropriate tension and ironing environment required to apply an ironing effect to each garment (C) according to the type and material of the various garments (C).

[0211] Appropriate tension for providing an ironing effect according to the type and material of the clothing (C) can be applied to the clothing (C) by the load applied to the support device (40). Accordingly, the ironing data may include data on the optimal load that can provide the optimal tension to provide an ironing effect to the clothing (C) according to the type and material of the clothing (C). The optimal load may be a predetermined load that can apply a predetermined tension to provide an enhanced ironing effect to the clothing. In addition, the ironing environment data included in the ironing data may include the temperature, humidity, and ironing time of the ironing space (21) that can provide an optimal ironing effect according to the various types and materials of the clothing (C). Here, the ironing effect refers to an effect identical or similar to general ironing, which smooths out wrinkles in the clothing (C) using a general iron. Accordingly, in this specification, ironing of the clothing processing device (1) refers to the operation of providing an ironing effect to the clothing (C).

[0212] The memory (92) is accessed by the processor (90), and data reading / writing / modification / deletion / updating, etc., can be performed by the processor (90). This memory (92) can be implemented not only as a storage medium within the clothing processing device (1), but also as an external storage medium, a removable disk including a USB memory, a web server via a network, etc.

[0213] The input device (94) may be configured to receive function selection and control commands for the corresponding function from a user. For example, the input device (94) of the clothing processing device (1) may include a display (93), a plurality of course selection buttons for selecting a clothing processing course, a power button, and an operation button.

[0214] The display (93) may be formed to display information necessary for the user to control the clothing processing device (1), such as the selected clothing processing course, the status of the clothing processing device (1), and an abnormality detection alarm. For example, the display (93) may be formed as various types of displays, such as LCD, CRT, and OLED.

[0215] Multiple course selection buttons may include a standard button for selecting a standard course, a fine dust button for selecting a course for removing fine dust, a rapid button for selecting a course for quickly processing clothing (C), a sterilization button for selecting a course for sterilizing clothing (C), and a drying button for selecting a course for drying clothing (C).

[0216] Multiple course selection buttons may include an ironing button that can select an ironing course capable of applying an ironing effect to the clothing (C). When the user presses the ironing button, the clothing processing device (1) can perform an ironing course on the clothing (C) contained in the ironing space (21) of the inner door (20).

[0217] In addition, if the clothing processing device (1) is configured to perform a clothing processing course other than the clothing processing course described above, the input device (94) may include a selection button that can select a different clothing processing course.

[0218] The power button can be formed to turn the clothing processing device (1) on / off. In other words, when the power button is pressed, power is supplied to the clothing processing device (1), and the user can set the operating conditions of the clothing processing device (1) using a plurality of course selection buttons. When the power button is pressed again, the power supplied to the clothing processing device (1) is cut off, resulting in an off state.

[0219] An operation button can be formed to allow the clothing processing device (1) to perform a clothing processing course. In other words, when the operation button is pressed, a clothing processing course selected by the user can be performed. If the operation button is pressed while the clothing processing device (1) is in operation, the operation of the clothing processing device (1) can be temporarily stopped.

[0220] Although the above description describes the case where the input device (94) is implemented with multiple buttons, the input device is not limited thereto. The input device (94) may be implemented as a touch screen. For example, multiple course selection buttons, power buttons, and operation buttons of the input device may be implemented as software buttons displayed on a touch screen.

[0221] The processor (90) may be configured to control all components of the clothing processing device (1). In other words, the processor (90) may be configured to control the operation of components related to specific functions. For example, the processor (90) may control the steam supply device (151) when it is necessary to supply steam to the clothing (C), and may control the circulation device (153) when it is necessary to perform a drying function.

[0222] The processor (90) may include a clothing type determination unit (91). The clothing type determination unit (91) may be formed to determine the type and material of the clothing (C) using an image captured by an image sensor (95). The clothing type determination unit (91) may be formed as software inside the processor (90). Alternatively, the clothing type determination unit (91) may be formed as separate hardware and software outside the processor (90).

[0223] The processor (90) may be configured to perform ironing on clothing (C) accommodated in the ironing space (21) of the inner door (20). When performing an ironing course, the processor (90) may control the operation of the load sensor (45), drive motor (53), steam supply device (151), air supply device (152), and circulation device (153).

[0224] For example, when performing an ironing course, the processor (90) can control an image sensor (95) to capture an image of clothing (C) and recognize the type and material of the clothing (C) through a clothing type determination unit (91). The processor (90) can recognize an optimal load from the ironing data stored in the memory (92) that can apply appropriate tension to the recognized type and material of the clothing (C) to perform ironing.

[0225] The processor (90) can recognize the tension of the garment (C) through the load sensor (45). The processor (90) can control the drive motor (53) to adjust the tension of the garment (C) hanging on the hanger (43) in the ironing space (21). The processor (90) can control the steam supply device (151), the air supply device (152), and the circulation device (153) to perform ironing of the garment (C).

[0226] Such a processor (90) may be configured to include various electronic components and / or program modules, such as processing circuits like electronic circuit boards, ASICs, ROMs, RAMs, etc. Since the processor (90) controls the clothing processing device (1) to process clothing (C), it is identical or similar to the processor of a clothing processing device according to the prior art, a detailed description of the configuration of the processor (90) is omitted.

[0227] Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 19, an ironing method of a clothing processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail.

[0228] FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining an ironing method of a clothing processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0229] First, the user can hang the clothing (C) in the ironing space (21) of the inner door (20) (S191). When the user opens the outer door (30) of the clothing processing device (1), the ironing space (21) of the inner door (20) can be exposed. The user can hang the clothing (C) to be ironed on a hanger (43) installed at the bottom of the support device (40).

[0230] Next, the clothing processing device (1) can capture an image of the clothing (C) to be ironed (S192). For example, the processor (90) of the clothing processing device (1) can control an image sensor (95) to capture an image of the clothing (C) contained in the ironing space (21) of the inner door (20) and form an image of the clothing. For example, when a user presses the ironing button of the input device (94), the processor (90) can control the image sensor (95) to capture an image of the clothing (C). The image sensor (95) can be installed in the inner door (20) so as to capture an image of the clothing (C) hanging on the hanger (43) in the ironing space (21) of the inner door (20).

[0231] Next, the clothing processing device (1) can recognize the type of clothing (C) and determine the optimal load (S193). For example, the processor (90) can recognize the type and material of the clothing (C) by processing the clothing image captured by the image sensor (95) through the clothing type determination unit (91). After recognizing the type and material of the clothing (C), the processor (90) can determine the optimal load corresponding to the recognized clothing (C) from the ironing data stored in the memory (92).

[0232] Next, the user can secure the bottom of the garment (C) hanging on the hanger (43) (S194). The user can secure the bottom of the garment (C) using a fixing device (60) installed in the ironing space (21) of the inner door (20). For example, the user can position the main body (70) of the fixing device (60) at the bottom of the garment (C) by moving it vertically along the vertical guide (80). Subsequently, the user can secure the bottom of the garment (C) using a plurality of garment fixing parts (77) provided on the main body (70). Next, the user can secure the sleeve (S) of the garment (C) to the main body (70) using two auxiliary fixing parts (76). When the bottom of the garment (C) hanging on the hanger (43) is secured by the fixing device (60), tension can be applied to the garment (C).

[0233] Next, the clothing processing device (1) measures the load (S195). For example, the processor (90) of the clothing processing device (1) measures the load applied to the support device (40) using a load sensor (45). By measuring the load applied to the support device (40), the tension applied to the clothing (C) mounted between the hanger (43) and the fixing device (60) can be recognized.

[0234] Next, the processor (90) checks whether the measured load matches the optimal load (S196).

[0235] If the measured load does not match the optimal load (N), the processor (90) can control the drive motor (53) to adjust the load applied to the support device (40) (S197).

[0236] For example, if the measured load is greater than the optimal load, the processor (90) can lower the support device (40) to reduce the load applied to the support device (40). Then, the tension applied to the garment (C) mounted between the hanger (43) and the fixing device (60) can be reduced. If the measured load is less than the optimal load, the processor (90) can raise the support device (40) to increase the load applied to the support device (40). Then, the tension applied to the garment (C) mounted between the hanger (43) and the fixing device (60) can be increased.

[0237] In this way, the processor (90) can control the support device (40) to adjust the load applied to the support device (40), thereby making the measured load match the optimal load.

[0238] If the measured load matches the optimal load (Y), the processor (90) can perform ironing (S198).

[0239] The processor (90) can control the temperature and humidity of the ironing space (21) and the ironing time according to ironing environment data that can provide an optimal ironing effect on the recognized clothing (C). The processor (90) can perform ironing by controlling the steam supply device (151), the air supply device (152), and the circulation device (153) according to the ironing environment data.

[0240] A clothing processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure having a structure as described above can perform ironing of clothing (C) simply by mounting the clothing (C) in the ironing space (21) without the user performing a separate ironing operation. Therefore, the clothing processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is more convenient for ironing compared to a clothing processing device according to the prior art that requires a separate ironing operation.

[0241] Although the garment (C) has been illustrated and described above using a top as an example, the garment (C) that can be ironed by the garment processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited to a top. The garment processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure can also perform ironing on bottoms. For example, the garment processing device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure can perform the aforementioned ironing operation on bottoms mounted between the hanger (43) and the fixing device (60) of the ironing space (21).

[0242] In the above description, an ironing space (21) is formed in an inner door (20) separately from a receiving space (11) that performs a general clothing processing course, and a clothing processing device (1) is illustrated and described, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, a clothing processing device (100) can be formed so that an ironing operation according to the present disclosure and a conventional clothing processing operation can be performed in a single space. Hereinafter, a clothing processing device (100) having such a structure will be described with reference to FIG. 20.

[0243] FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing a clothing processing device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0244] Referring to FIG. 20, a clothing processing device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a cabinet (110) and a door (120).

[0245] The cabinet (110) forms the exterior of the clothing processing device (100) and can be formed in a roughly rectangular shape. Inside the cabinet (110), a receiving space (11) can be provided to accommodate clothing (C).

[0246] Clothing (C) can be accommodated in a receiving space (11) such that the front of the clothing (C) faces the opening (12) of the cabinet (110). The receiving space (11) can be formed to a size capable of accommodating one piece of clothing (C).

[0247] The thickness (T1) of the cabinet (110) of the clothing processing device (100) may be formed to be thinner than the thickness (T) of the cabinet (10) of the clothing processing device (1) according to the embodiment described above. For example, the thickness (T1) of the cabinet (110) of the clothing processing device (100) according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 20 may be formed to be less than 1 / 3 of the thickness (T) of the cabinet (10) of the clothing processing device (1) shown in FIG. 1. The thickness (T1) of the cabinet (110) of the clothing processing device (100) according to the present embodiment may be determined to form a receiving space (11) in which one piece of clothing (C) can be received. At this time, the clothing (C) may be received in the receiving space (11) such that its front face the opening (12) of the cabinet (110).

[0248] The interior of the cabinet (110) can be divided into two spaces by an intermediate plate (13). The upper space of the intermediate plate (13) forms a receiving space (11) in which clothing (C) can be stored, and the lower space forms a machine room (15) in which a steam supply device, an air supply device, and a circulation device are installed.

[0249] A door (120) may be provided on the front of the cabinet (110) to open and close the opening (12). The door (120) may be installed to rotate relative to the front of the cabinet (110). The door (120) may be fixed to one side of the opening (12) of the cabinet (110) by a hinge. Thus, the door (120) may rotate relative to the cabinet (110) around the hinge. When the door (120) closes the opening (12), the receiving space (11) of the cabinet (110) is closed.

[0250] The clothing processing device (100) may include a tension adjustment device capable of adjusting the tension applied to the clothing (C) hanging on the hanger (43) of the receiving space (11). The tension adjustment device may include a support device (40) and a linear movement device (50).

[0251] The support device (40) is installed so as to be movable up and down on the upper surface of the cabinet (110) and may include a clothes hanger (43) that supports clothing (C). The support device (40) may be formed to move the clothes hanger (43) in a vertical direction relative to the upper surface of the cabinet (110). For example, the clothes hanger (43) may be detachably installed at the bottom of the support device (40).

[0252] The linear movement device (50) is installed on the upper surface of the cabinet (110) and can be formed to move the support device (40) up and down in a linear motion. In other words, the linear movement device (50) can be formed to generate a driving force that moves the clothes hanger (43) in a vertical direction. The linear movement device (50) can be installed on one side of the support device (40).

[0253] Since the support device (40) and the linear movement device (50) are identical or similar to the support device (40) and the linear movement device (50) of the clothing processing device (1) according to the above-described embodiment, a redundant description is omitted.

[0254] The clothing processing device (100) may include a load sensor (45) formed to measure the load (load) applied to the support device (40).

[0255] The clothing processing device (100) is installed in the receiving space (11) and may include a fixing device (60) formed to fix the bottom of the clothing (C) hanging on the hanger (43). The fixing device (60) may be installed on the rear of the receiving space (11) of the cabinet (110).

[0256] The clothing processing device (100) may include an image sensor (95) for capturing clothing (C). For example, the image sensor (95) may capture clothing (C) hanging on a hanger (43) in a receiving space (11) to form a clothing image. The image sensor (95) may be installed in the receiving space (11).

[0257] The load sensor (45), fixing device (60), and image sensor (95) of the clothing processing device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure are identical to those of the clothing processing device (1) according to the above-described embodiment, so a redundant description is omitted.

[0258] In addition, a clothing processing device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a processor (90), memory (92), display (93), and input device (94) that are identical or similar to the clothing processing device (1) described above.

[0259] Accordingly, a clothing processing device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure can perform an ironing operation as described above in a receiving space (11). In addition, a clothing processing device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure can perform various clothing processing courses that can be performed in a clothing processing device according to the prior art on a clothing (C) received in the receiving space (11).

[0260] The clothing processing device (100) according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 20 has a thin thickness (T1), so the installation area is smaller compared to a clothing processing device according to the prior art. Therefore, the clothing processing device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure has the advantage of being able to be installed and used in a narrow space.

[0261] Although the present disclosure has been illustrated and described above with reference to various embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims and equivalents.

Claims

1. A cabinet including a storage space; An inner door installed on the front of the cabinet to open and close the receiving space and including an ironing space; An outer door installed on the inner door to open and close the ironing space; A support device formed to be movable up and down on the upper surface of the inner door and including a clothes hanger on which clothing is hung; A fixing device installed in the above ironing space and formed to fix the bottom of the garment hanging on the above hanger; A linear movement device installed on the upper surface of the inner door and formed to move the support device up and down in a straight line; A load sensor formed to measure the load applied to the above support device; An image sensor installed on the inner door and capturing the clothing; and A garment processing device comprising: a processor formed to control the image sensor, the load sensor, the support device, and the linear movement device to apply a predetermined tension for ironing to the garment mounted between the hanger and the fixing device.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above support device is, A movable part to which the above-mentioned clothes hanger is detachably mounted; A straight guide portion provided on the upper surface of the inner door and formed to guide the vertical movement of the moving portion; and A clothing processing device comprising: a connecting plate connecting the moving part and the linear moving device.

3. In Paragraph 2, The above linear movement device is, A lifting plate to which one end of the above connecting plate is fixed; A lifting member installed below the above lifting plate and formed to move up and down; and A clothing processing device comprising a drive motor that drives the above-mentioned lifting member.

4. In Paragraph 1, The above-mentioned fixed device is, Main body; A vertical guide member installed on the inner door and formed to guide the vertical movement of the main body; A plurality of garment fixing parts provided in the main body and formed to fix the lower part of the garment; and A garment processing device comprising: a plurality of auxiliary fixing parts formed to fix the sleeves of the garment to the main body.

5. In Paragraph 4, The above main body part is, Housing; A pair of slides installed on the rear of the housing and movably coupled to the vertical guide; and A clothing processing device comprising: a pair of housing fixing parts installed on the rear of the housing and formed to selectively fix the housing to the vertical guide part.

6. In Paragraph 5, The main body formed to have the plurality of clothing fixing parts attached further includes a permanent magnet installed inside the housing. Each of the above plurality of clothing fixing parts is, A pivot angle including a front wing and a rear wing respectively coupled to the front and rear of the housing, and pivotably installed on the lower surface of the housing; A front permanent magnet installed to be attached to the permanent magnet of the main body on the front wing of the above-mentioned pivot angle; and A clothing processing device comprising: a rear permanent magnet installed to be attached to the permanent magnet of the main body on the rear wing of the above-mentioned pivot angle.

7. In Paragraph 5, Each of the above plurality of clothing fixing parts is, A pivoting piece rotatably installed at one end of the housing and formed to press a portion of the front surface of the housing; and It includes a pivot button formed to operate the above pivot piece; and A clothing processing device in which, when the above-mentioned pivot button is pressed, the above-mentioned pivot piece pivots and presses a part of the front surface of the above-mentioned housing.

8. In Paragraph 7, The above plurality of auxiliary fixing parts are installed at one end of the pivoting piece of the above plurality of clothing fixing parts, and A garment processing device in which the plurality of auxiliary fixing parts and the pivoting parts of the plurality of garment fixing parts are each connected by an automatic winding cable.

9. In Paragraph 1, A clothing processing device, wherein the processor recognizes the type and material of the clothing from an image captured by the image sensor, checks whether the load measured by the load sensor is a predetermined load that applies a predetermined tension to the clothing hanging on the hanger, and if the measured load is different from the predetermined load, controls the linear movement device to adjust the tension applied to the clothing.

10. In Paragraph 9, The above processor includes memory, and A clothing processing device, wherein the processor is configured to store data regarding a predetermined load according to the type and material of the clothing in the memory.

11. Cabinet including a storage space; A door installed on the front of the cabinet to open and close the receiving space; A support device formed to be movable up and down on the upper surface of the cabinet and including a clothes hanger on which clothing is hung; A fixing device installed in the above receiving space and formed to fix the lower end of the garment hanging on the hanger; A linear movement device installed on the upper surface of the cabinet and formed to move the support device up and down in a straight line; A load sensor formed to measure the load applied to the above support device; An image sensor installed in the cabinet and capturing the clothing; and A garment processing device comprising: a processor formed to control the image sensor, the load sensor, the support device, and the linear movement device to apply a predetermined tension for ironing to the garment mounted between the hanger and the fixing device.

12. In Paragraph 11, The above support device is, A movable part to which the above-mentioned clothes hanger is detachably mounted; A straight guide portion provided on the upper surface of the cabinet and formed to guide the vertical movement of the moving part; and A clothing processing device comprising: a connecting plate connecting the moving part and the linear moving device.

13. In Paragraph 11, The above-mentioned fixed device is, Main body; A vertical guide member installed in the cabinet and formed to guide the vertical movement of the main body; A plurality of garment fixing parts provided in the main body and formed to fix the lower part of the garment; and A garment processing device comprising: a plurality of auxiliary fixing parts formed to fix the sleeves of the garment to the main body.

14. In Paragraph 11, A clothing processing device, wherein the processor recognizes the type and material of the clothing from an image captured by the image sensor, determines whether the load measured by the load sensor is a predetermined load that applies the predetermined tension to the clothing hanging on the hanger, and if the measured load is different from the predetermined load, controls the linear movement device to adjust the tension applied to the clothing.

15. A method for ironing a garment using a garment processing device comprising a support device, a linear moving device, a fixing device, an image sensor, and a load sensor, wherein A step of hanging the garment on a hanger installed on the support device; A step in which the image sensor captures the clothing; A step of recognizing the type and material of the clothing through an image captured by the image sensor and confirming a predetermined load for ironing the clothing; A step in which the lower part of the above garment is fixed to the above fixing device; A step of measuring the load applied to the support device using the load sensor; A step of determining whether the above-mentioned measured load matches the above-mentioned predetermined load; If the above-mentioned measured load does not match the above-mentioned predetermined load, the step of adjusting the load by controlling the linear movement device to move the support device; A step of repeating the measurement step, the judgment step, and the adjustment step until the measurement load matches the predetermined load; and An ironing method for a garment processing device, comprising the step of performing ironing on the garment when the above-mentioned measured load matches the above-mentioned predetermined load.

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