SHOES CARE DEVICE

A shoes care device includes an inner cabinet and a module housing. A blowing part, a heating part, and a dehumidifying part are jointly accommodated in a module chamber inside a module housing, and the module housing is detachably coupled to a lower side of the inner cabinet. A shoes care device having a structure in which condensed water generated while passing through the blowing part, the heating part, and/or the dehumidifying part can be prevented from being leaked, and it is advantageous for leakage management, and the module housing and a component accommodated therein are easily managed and replaced.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a shoes care device, and more particularly, to a shoes care device which treats shoes by air circulation.

BACKGROUND ART

Shoes may get wet by a wearer's sweat, external contaminants, or rain or snow. Wearing such shoes may make the wearer uncomfortable, and in this condition, germs may also breed or the shoes may stink.

Accordingly, there is an increasing interest in a shoes care device, which removes germs and odors by performing a predetermined treatment on the shoes so that a user can comfortably wear the shoes all the time.

For the shoes care device, Korean Patent No. 10-37245 (hereinafter, referred to as “Prior Art Document 1”), entitled, “Apparatus for sterilization disposal of shoes”, includes a main body, an ultraviolet emission module, and a deodorization module.

According to Prior Art Document 1 above, the shoes are disposed in a sterilization chamber of the main body, and the ultraviolet emission module is driven to remove germs and odors of the shoes. Furthermore, the air in the sterilization chamber is sucked into a ventilation pipe and discharged to the outside of the main body through an exhaust port through the deodorization module.

Here, the deodorization module includes a deodorization column made up of materials such as zeolite, activated carbon, and charcoal, and removes contaminants from the air discharged from the inside of the main body to the outside by the deodorization column.

According to Prior Art Document 1 above, the air from which moisture has been removed by a deodorization module including zeolite and activated carbon can be discharged to the outside of the apparatus for sterilization of shoes.

However, in Prior Art Document 1 above, since the air is discharged to the outside of the apparatus for sterilization of shoes, the air that has not sufficiently removed moisture or odors may be discharged to the outside of the apparatus for sterilization of shoes, and such air may be discharged to the inside where the wearer resides.

In addition, Korean Patent Unexamined Publication No. 10-2000-0009653 (hereinafter referred to as “Prior Art Document 2”), entitled, “The shoes cabinet for sanitation”, discloses a shoe closet that includes a main body, a far infrared radiation part, a circulation fan, an air circulation passage, and a sanitary filter portion.

According to Prior Art Document 2 above, while storing shoes in the shoe closet, hygiene treatments such as dehumidification, sterilization, and deodorization can be performed on the shoes by far-infrared rays and a filter during the storing of the shoes.

Here, since the sanitary filter portion is filled with excellent adsorptive materials such as charcoal, it can serve to adsorb moisture in the process of ventilating air and filter bacteria, as well as to capture malodorous substances.

According to Prior Art Document 2 above, the air is circulated by a circulating fan in a shoe closet, and the sanitary filter portion is disposed on a circulation path of the air to remove germs and odors in the air.

However, since Prior Art Document 2 above does not consider a technology to prevent the reduction of the performance of the sanitary filter portion configured to remove moisture or odors, a user may not be satisfied because the shoes are not properly treated at the time of using a shoes care device.

As described above, for the shoes care device that removes germs or odors by treating the shoes in a predetermined manner, a task that has to be solved to ensure proper performance for shoes treatment while preventing the air used for dehumidification and deodorization from being exposed to the user is present in in the process of treating the shoes.

However, there is a limitation in that the conventional shoes care device cannot properly solve such a task.

In addition, when designing and manufacturing devices including a dehumidifier such as zeolite, it is necessary to consider how the dehumidification efficiency of a dehumidifying material can be further improved, whether the dehumidifying material can be effectively regenerated, whether water vapor generated during the use of the shoes care device and the regeneration of the dehumidifying material can be effectively removed or managed, whether moisture is left in an unintended area during use of the shoes care device and the regeneration of the dehumidifying, whether components are properly disposed in a limited space, and whether the devices provides excellent use convenience. There is a need to develop a shoes care device that takes these matters into consideration.

In addition, the reduction of manufacturing costs, the convenience of manufacturing and assembling each component, and the convenience of maintenance needs to be considered in the development of the shoes care device.

DISCLOSURE

Technical Problem

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a shoes care device having a circulated air current structure in which air inside an inner cabinet in which shoes are placed is dehumidified by using a dehumidifying part, and the dehumidified air can be supplied to the inside of the inner cabinet, and having a means capable of regenerating the dehumidifying part, which has a structure of easily preventing water leakage and easily managing a means for drying the air inside the inner cabinet and regenerating the dehumidifying part.

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a shoes care device having a structure of not invading another space of a machine room when the means for drying the air inside the inner cabinet and regenerating the dehumidifying part is coupled to or separated from the inner cabinet.

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a shoes care device a structure of including a single module housing jointly accommodating the means for drying the air inside the inner cabinet and regenerating the dehumidifying part, stably assembling the module housing and the inner cabinet, and preventing a gap between the module housing and the inner cabinet.

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a shoes care device having a structure in which the module housing and the inner cabinet can be stably and easily coupled and separated.

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a shoes care device having a structure in which the module housing can be easily coupled to the inner cabinet, and the air can be easily circulated inside the inner cabinet and inside the module housing.

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a shoes care device having a structure in which a vertical height of the module housing can be minimized, and spaces of the inner cabinet and/or the machine room can be secured.

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a shoes care device having a structure in which a blowing part is placed, when condensed water is generated inside the module housing, the condensed water can be easily discharged to the outside of the module housing, and prevented from remaining inside the blowing part.

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a shoes care device having a structure in which when the dehumidifying part is placed inside the module housing, the air can smoothly pass the dehumidifying part and the condensed water generated while passing through the dehumidifying part moves along a bottom surface inside the module housing to be discharged to the outside of the module housing.

Technical Solution

A shoes care device described in this application may be configured to include an inner cabinet, a module housing, a sump, a blowing part, a heating part, a dehumidifying part, a drying flow path, and a regeneration path.

The inner cabinet has an accommodation space accommodating shoes.

The module housing may be configured to be coupled to a lower side of the inner cabinet, and to have a module chamber communicating with the accommodation space therein.

The sump may be configured to be provided at the lower side of the module housing and to accommodate condensed water.

The blowing part may be configured to be accommodated in the module chamber, and to blow air of the module chamber.

The heating part may be configured to be accommodated in the module chamber, and to heat the air of the module chamber.

The dehumidifying part may be configured to be accommodated in the module chamber, and to dehumidify the air of the module chamber.

The drying flow path may form a path so as for the air of the module chamber passing through the dehumidifying part to be re-introduced into the accommodation space.

The regeneration path may form a path so as for the air of the module chamber passing through the dehumidifying part to move to the sump.

The module housing may be detachably coupled to the lower side of the inner cabinet.

The module housing may be coupled to the lower side of the inner cabinet while sliding in a horizontal direction.

The inner cabinet may be configured to include a sliding guide.

The sliding guide may be formed in a first direction which is a horizontal direction.

The module housing may be configured to include a module case, a module cover, and a slider.

The module case may be configured to form the module chamber, and have a module opening opened upward, and have an area on a plan view, which is equal to or larger than an area of the module chamber.

The module cover may cover the module opening at the upper side of the blowing part, the heating part, and the dehumidifying part, and may be coupled to the module case, and may have an outlet through which the air of the accommodation space is suctioned to the module chamber, which is formed to penetrate.

The slider may be configured to be fixed to the module case or the module cover, and to slidably move in a forming direction of the sliding guide.

The sliding guide may be configured to include a lower rail and an upper rail.

The lower rail may be configured to be parallel to the first direction or inclined upward.

The upper rail may be configured to be positioned at the upper side of the lower rail, and to be inclined downward in the first direction.

The slider may be configured to include a lower slider and an upper slider.

The lower slider may be configured to contact the upper side of the lower rail and to be parallel to the lower rail.

The upper slider may be configured to be parallel to the upper rail, and to contact the lower side of the upper rail when the module housing moves at a frontmost portion of the first direction.

The shoes care device may be configured to include a door.

The inner cabinet may be configured to include a main opening of which a front side of the first direction is opened, and the door may be configured to open/close the main opening.

A pair of sliding guides may be provided, and formed to be symmetric to both left and right sides of the inner cabinet based on the first direction.

A pair of sliders may be provided, and formed to be symmetric to both left and right sides of the module housing based on the first direction.

The outlet may be formed in a second direction which is orthogonal to the first direction and which is a horizontal direction at the front of the module cover based on the first direction.

The upper surface of the module cover is inclined downward in the first direction.

The inner cabinet may be configured to include a lower opening of which a lower portion is opened.

When the module housing is coupled to the inner cabinet, the module cover may be configured to cover the lower opening.

The module cover may be coupled to a lower end of the inner cabinet to slidably move in the horizontal direction.

In the shoes care device, two or more inner cabinets, module housings, blowing parts, heating parts, and dehumidifying parts may be each provided.

In the shoes care device, two or more inner cabinets may be configured integrally with each other while being placed vertically.

The inner cabinet may be configured to include a first inner side plate, a second inner side plate, a first sliding guide, a second sliding guide, and a lower opening.

The first inner side plate may be positioned at any one based on a reference plane which is parallel to the first direction which is the horizontal direction, and which is a vertical surface.

The second inner side plate may be positioned at an opposite side to the first inner side plate based on the reference plane.

The first sliding guide may be formed in the first direction at a lower end of the first inner side plate.

The second sliding guide may be formed in the first direction at a lower end of the second inner side plate.

The lower opening may form a hole opened between the first sliding guide and the second sliding guide.

The module cover may be configured to include a first slider and a second slider.

The first slider may be coupled to the first sliding guide to be slidably movable.

The second slider may be coupled to the second sliding guide to be slidably movable.

The inner cabinet may be configured to include a front frame and a fixing guide.

When the first direction is a forward direction, the front frame may be configured to connect a front of the first inner side plate and a front of the second inner side plate to each other.

The fixing guide may be formed on a back surface of the front frame in a second direction which is orthogonal to the first direction and which is the horizontal direction.

The module cover may be configured to include a fixation rib formed in the second direction.

The fixing guide and the fixation rib may be configured to be engaged with each other.

The first sliding guide and the second sliding guide may be symmetric to each other based on the reference plane.

The first slider and the second slider may be symmetric to each other based on the reference plane.

The outlet through which the air of the accommodation space is suctioned to the module chamber may be formed to penetrate at the front of the first direction in the module cover.

The shoes care device may be configured to include a dry air duct.

The dry air duct may connect the module housing and the inner cabinet to be in communication with each other at a rear of the first direction, and form the entirety or a part of the drying flow path.

The module housing may be configured to include a dry air outlet opened at a rear side of the module housing based on the first direction.

The dry air duct may be closely coupled to the module housing and the inner cabinet while covering the dry air outlet.

The module housing may be configured to include a steam inlet provided to be in communication with the accommodation space at the rear of the first direction.

The shoes care device may be configured to include steam generator and a steam separator.

The steam generator may be configured to be provided at the lower side of the module housing, and to generate a steam.

The steam separator may be coupled to the module housing at the rear of the first direction.

The steam separator may be configured to include a separating base coupled to the module housing at the rear of the first direction, and forming an internal space which is in communication with the seam inlet, a separating inlet formed at one side of the separating base and connected to the steam generator, and a separating outlet formed at the lower side of the separating base, and discharging condensed water condensed inside the separating base.

The module chamber may be configured to include a first module chamber accommodating the blowing part, a second module chamber accommodating the heating part, and a third module chamber accommodating the dehumidifying part.

The first module chamber, the second module chamber, and the third module chamber may be formed at different locations on a plan view.

The air of the module chamber may move to the first module chamber, the second module chamber, and the third module chamber sequentially.

The module chamber may be configured to include a suction module chamber. The outlet may be formed to penetrate at the upper side of the suction module chamber.

The module chamber may be configured to include a wet air outlet.

The dry air outlet may be opened so as for the air of the third module chamber to be discharged, and connected to the accommodation space.

The dry air outlet may be opened so as for the air of the third module chamber to be discharged, and connected to the accommodation space.

When a direction in which the module housing is coupled at the lower side of the inner cabinet is the first direction, the suction module chamber, the first module chamber, the third module chamber, and the dry air outlet may be placed in order toward the rear from the front based on the first direction.

A bottom surface of the suction module chamber may be inclined downward toward the first module chamber.

The shoes care device may be configured to include a damper and a condenser.

The damper may close the dry air outlet or the wet air outlet.

The condenser may be connected to be in communication between the wet air outlet and the sump, forming the entirety or a part of the regeneration path, and coupled to an outer surface of the inner cabinet.

The blowing part may be spaced apart from a bottom of the first module chamber so that the air is introduced into the inside of the blowing part from the lower side of the first module chamber inside the first module chamber.

The dehumidifying part may be spaced apart from the bottom of the third module chamber so that the air moves to the lower side by penetrating the dehumidifying part from the upper side of the third module chamber inside the third module chamber.

Advantageous Effects

In the shoes care device according to the embodiment of the present invention, a blowing part, a heating part, and a dehumidifying part are jointly accommodated in a module chamber inside a module housing, and the module housing is detachably coupled to a lower side of the inner cabinet. The air inside the inner cabinet moves to the module chamber to the module housing, and the blowing part, the heating part, and the dehumidifying part which are a main means for drying the air inside the inner cabinet and a main means for regenerating the dehumidifying part are jointly positioned in the module chamber of the module housing. The blowing part, the heating part, and the dehumidifying part are positioned very close to each other. The bottom parts of the module housing may be configured integrally, and the bottom parts may not be assembled to each other, and any gap may not be formed on the bottom. Therefore, a shoes care device can be provided, which has a structure in which the condensed water inside the inner cabinet may be introduced into the module chamber inside the module housing, and the condensed water generated while passing through the blowing part, the heating part, and/or the dehumidifying part can be effectively prevented from being leaked from the module housing, and it is advantageous for leakage management. Further, a shoes care device having a structure in which the module housing and a component accommodated therein are easily managed and replaced can be provided.

In the shoes care device according to the embodiment of the present invention, the module housing is coupled to the lower side of the inner cabinet while sliding in a horizontal direction. Therefore, when the module housing is coupled to or separated from the lower side of the inner cabinet, it is not necessary to invade another space of the machine room, and a vertical height of the machine room can be prevented from increasing.

In the shoes care device according to the embodiment of the present invention, the inner cabinet includes the sliding guide and the module housing includes the slider. In addition, the sliding guide includes the lower rail and the upper rail, and the slider includes the lower slider and the upper slider. While the slider moves in the forming direction of the sliding guide, the module housing is coupled to the inner cabinet, and when the module housing moves to the frontmost portion of the first direction, the upper rail and the upper slider contact each other, so the upper rail serves as a stopper. Therefore, while the module housing moves in the first direction, the module housing and the inner cabinet are stably assembled, and a vertical gap and a forward-backward gap between the module housing and the inner cabinet are effectively prevented.

In the shoes care device according to the embodiment of the present invention, each of the sliding guide and the slider is provided as a pair, and formed to be symmetric to each other at both left and right sides of the inner cabinet based on the first direction. Therefore, the inner cabinet of the module housing can be stably and easily coupled and separated.

In the shoes care device according to the embodiment of the present invention, the outlet through which the air of the accommodation space is suctioned is formed to penetrate in the module cover forming the module housing, the inner cabinet includes the lower opening of which a lower portion is opened, and when the module housing is coupled to the inner cabinet, the module cover is configured to cover the lower opening. That is, the module cover of the module housing forms the bottom surface of the inner cabinet, and while the inner cabinet and the module housing are stably coupled to each other, a shoes care device having a simple structure may be formed.

Further, the module cover of the module housing forms the bottom surface of the inner cabinet, so even when a comparative complicated structure is required on the lower surface of the of the module cover, the module cover can be easily formed, and the bottom surface of the inner cabinet may be easily formed.

The shoes care device according to the embodiment includes a dry air duct connecting the module housing and the inner cabinet to be in communication with each other. In the module cover, the outlet is formed at the front of the first direction, and the dry air duct connects the module housing and the inner cabinet to be in communication with each other at the rear of the first direction. Therefore, after the module housing is first coupled to the inner cabinet, the dry air duct can be coupled to the inner cabinet and the module housing, and a shoes care device having a structure in which the air can be circulated inside the inner cabinet and inside the module housing can be easily formed.

In the shoes care device according to the embodiment of the present invention, the module chamber of the module housing includes the first module chamber accommodating the blowing part, the second module chamber accommodating the heating part, and the third module chamber accommodating the dehumidifying part. The first module chamber, the second module chamber, and the third module chamber are formed at different locations on the plan view. Therefore, a shoes care device having a structure in which the vertical height of the module housing can be minimized, and the spaces of the inner cabinet and/or the machine room can be secured can be formed.

In the shoes care device according to the embodiment of the present invention, the blowing part is spaced apart from the bottom of the first module chamber so that the air is introduced into the inside the blowing part from the lower side of the first module chamber inside the first module chamber. Therefore, even though the condensed water is generated inside the first module chamber, the condensed water can move along the bottom surface of the first module chamber, and be discharged to the outside of the module housing, and prevented or minimized from remaining inside the blowing part.

In the shoes care device according to the embodiment of the present invention, the dehumidifying part is spaced apart from the bottom of the third module chamber so that the air inside the third module chamber moves from the upper side of the third module chamber to the lower side through the dehumidifying part. Therefore, the air can smoothly pass through the dehumidifying part inside the third module chamber, and the condensed water generated while passing through the dehumidifying part can move along the bottom surface of the third module chamber and be discharged to the outside of the module housing.

MODES FOR THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments disclosed herein will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and like reference numerals designate like elements, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. Suffixes “module” and “unit or portion” for elements used in the following description are merely provided for facilitation of preparing this specification, and thus they are not granted a specific meaning or function. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. In the following description, known functions or structures, which may confuse the substance of the present disclosure, are not explained. The accompanying drawings are used to help easily explain various technical features and it should be understood that the exemplary embodiments presented herein are not limited by the accompanying drawings. As such, the present disclosure should be construed to extend to any alterations, equivalents and substitutes in addition to those which are particularly set out in the accompanying drawings.

Although the terms first, second, and the like, may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are generally only used to distinguish one element from another.

When an element or layer is referred to as being “on,” “engaged to,” “connected to,” or “coupled to” another element or layer, it may be directly on, engaged, connected, or coupled to the other element or layer, or intervening elements or layers may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly on,” “directly engaged to,” “directly connected to,” or “directly coupled to” another element or layer, there may be no intervening elements or layers present.

The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

It should be understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes,” “including,” “containing,” “has,” “having” or any other variation thereof specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components.

A first direction (X direction), a second direction (Y direction), and a third direction (Z direction) described in one embodiment of the present invention may be directions orthogonal to each other.

Each of the first direction (X direction) and the second direction (Y direction) may be a direction parallel to the horizontal direction, and the third direction (Z direction) may be a direction parallel to the vertical direction. When the first direction (X direction) is parallel to a left-right direction, the second direction (Y direction) may be parallel to a front-rear direction. When the first direction (X direction) is parallel to the front-rear direction, the second direction (Y direction) may be parallel to the left-right direction.

FIG.1ais a perspective view illustrating a shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG.1Bis a perspective view of the shoes care device ofFIG.1a, when viewed from another direction, illustrating a state in which a door is opened.

FIG.2ais a perspective view illustrating a state in which a part of the door and an outer cabinet are removed from the shoes care device ofFIG.1B.

FIG.2bis a perspective view illustrating a state in which the shoes care device illustrated inFIG.2ais viewed from another direction.

A shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention may include an outer cabinet20, a door30, an inner cabinet100, and a machine room50. The shoes care device1may include a main frame5.

The outer cabinet20and the door30may form an overall appearance of the shoes care device1. The outside of the shoes care device1may be formed in a hexahedral shape. That is, while the outer cabinet20and the door30are coupled to each other and the door30is closed, the appearance of the shoes care device1may be formed in a hexahedral shape. However, the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention is not limited to such a shape and may have various three-dimensional shapes.

When the door30forms the front of the shoes care device1, the outer cabinet20may form an upper side surface, a left-side surface, a right-side surface, a rear surface, and bottom surfaces of the shoes care device1.

The main frame5may form an overall framework of the shoes care device1. The main frame5may have a hexahedral structure.

The outer cabinet20may be detachably fixed to the main frame5.

The outer cabinet20may include an outer rear plate21, a first outer side plate22, and a second outer side plate23.

The outer rear plate21, the first outer side plate22, and the second outer side plate23may be formed integrally with each other, or the outer rear plate21, the first outer side plate22, and the second outer side plate23may be individually formed.

The outer rear plate21forms a vertically erected wall surface. The outer rear plate21may form a surface orthogonal to the first direction (X direction). The outer rear plate21may form a rear wall surface in the first direction (X direction) on the outer cabinet20. The outer rear plate21may form a rear surface in the first direction (X direction) in the shoes care device1. The outer rear plate21may form an entire outer rear surface of the shoes care device1.

The first outer side plate22and the second outer side plate23form vertically erected wall surfaces, respectively, and form opposing wall surfaces facing each other.

The first outer side plate22is disposed at any one side with respect to a reference plane RP that is parallel to the first direction (X direction) as a horizontal direction and is a vertical plane. The second outer side plate23is disposed on the opposite side of the first outer side plate22with respect to the reference plane RP. The first outer side plate22may form a left wall surface of the outer cabinet20, and the second outer side plate23may form a right wall surface of the outer cabinet20.

The outer cabinet20may be disposed outside the inner cabinet100and the machine room50to form an outer wall surface of the machine room50. When a separate cabinet for the machine room50is not provided in the shoes care device1, the outer cabinet20may form a wall separating the machine room50from the outside.

The door30is configured to open and close the inside of the shoes care device1. The door30may form any one surface of the shoes care device1. The door30may form a left side or a right side of the shoes care device1, or may form a front side of the shoes care device1.

In the shoes care device1, the door30may be hinge-coupled.

In one embodiment, the door30may be hinge-coupled to the main frame5. In another embodiment, the door30may be hinge-coupled to the outer cabinet20, and in another embodiment, the door30may be hinge-coupled to the inner cabinet100and/or the machine room50.

A hinge rotation axis31of the door30may be formed in the vertical direction. That is, in the shoes care device1, the door30may be configured to be rotatable bidirectionally around a rotation axis31in the vertical direction.

In one embodiment, the shoes care device1may include one door30. In another embodiment, the shoes care device1may include two or more doors.

When two doors are provided in the shoes care device1, each door may be individually rotated around each rotation axis.

The first direction (X direction) described in one embodiment of the present invention may be parallel to or substantially parallel to the horizontal direction.

In one embodiment, the first direction (X direction) may be a direction from the rear of the shoes care device1to the front.

Hereinafter, except for a particularly limited case, it will be described that the door30is formed in a front side of the shoes care device1. That is, a surface on which the door30is formed in the shoes care device1is described as a front surface of the shoes care device1.

Furthermore, hereinafter, except for a particularly limited case, it will be described that the first direction (X direction) is parallel to the front-rear direction, the second direction (Y direction) is parallel to the left-right direction, and the third direction (Z direction) is parallel to the vertical direction.

The inner cabinet100and the machine room50may be provided inside the outer cabinet20.

The inner cabinet100may be formed in a box shape, and a predetermined space may be formed therein. The space inside the inner cabinet100forms an accommodation space101, and shoes S may be accommodated in the accommodation space101.

A plurality of shoes S may be disposed together in the accommodation space101of one inner cabinet100.

The inner cabinet100may be fixed to the main frame5.

The inner cabinet100has a predetermined size along the first direction (X direction), the second direction (Y direction), and the third direction (Z direction).

The inner cabinet100is formed in the shape of a box opened to any one side. The inner cabinet100may be formed in a form opened to the front side of the shoes care device1. The inner cabinet100may be configured to include a main opening140. The main opening140may be provided to open the front side of the inner cabinet100in the first direction (X direction). The shoes may be disposed inside the inner cabinet100or withdrawn from the inner cabinet100through the main opening140.

The main opening140of the inner cabinet100may be closed or opened by the door30.

The inner cabinet100may include an inner rear plate110, a first inner side plate120, a second inner side plate130, and an inner upper plate115.

The inner rear plate110, the first inner side plate120, the second inner side plate130, and the inner upper plate115may be formed integrally with each other. The inner cabinet100may be made of a single material and be formed by injection molding.

The inner rear plate110forms a vertically erected wall surface. The inner rear plate110may form a surface orthogonal to the first direction (X direction). The inner rear plate110may form a rear wall surface of the inner cabinet100in the first direction (X direction). The inner rear plate110may be formed parallel to the outer rear plate21.

The first inner side plate120and the second inner side plate130form vertically erected wall surfaces, respectively, and form opposing wall surfaces facing each other.

The first inner side plate120is dispose on either side with respect to the reference plane RP that is parallel to the first direction (X direction) as the horizontal direction and is a vertical surface. The second inner side plate130is disposed on the opposite side of the first inner side plate120with respect to the reference plane RP. The first inner side plate120forms a left wall surface of the inner cabinet100, and the second inner side plate130forms a right wall surface of the inner cabinet100.

The first inner side plate120may be formed parallel to the first outer side plate22, and the second inner side plate130may be formed parallel to the second outer side plate23.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the inner cabinet100may have the form where a lower part thereof is opened. Accordingly, the inner cabinet100includes a lower opening150formed by opening the lower part thereof. When the inner cabinet100is formed in a hexahedral shape on the whole, the lower opening150may be formed large to form all or most of a lower surface of the inner cabinet100(seeFIG.20andFIG.21).

However, the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention is not used in a state in which an entire lower part of the inner cabinet100is opened, but is used in a state in which the inner cabinet100and a module housing200are coupled to each other so that the lower opening150of the inner cabinet100is shielded by the module housing200. That is, the shoes care device1is used so that an upper surface of the module housing200forms a bottom surface of the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100. A further explanation thereof will be described below.

A main shelf40may be provided in the inside101of the inner cabinet100. The main shelf40may be formed such that the shoes S are settled on an upper surface thereof.

The main shelf40may be formed in the form of a plate with a predetermined area, or may be formed in the form of a grill where multiple bars are spaced apart from each other.

One main shelf40may be provided, or a plurality of main shelves40may be provided.

The main shelf40may have a substantially flat plate shape and be disposed on a bottom surface of the inner cabinet100. The main shelf40is settled on an upper side of a module cover202of the inner cabinet100. The main shelf40may be disposed on the upper side of the module cover202of the inner cabinet100in a stacked form.

The main shelf40is detachable from the inner cabinet100, and when the main shelf40is withdrawn from the inner cabinet100, the upper surface of the module housing200is exposed.

The main shelf40may have a rectangular shape when viewed in a plan view. The size of the main shelf40may be a size corresponding to the bottom of the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100. That is, when the main shelf40is disposed inside the inner cabinet100, the main shelf40may form all or most of the bottom of the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100.

In one embodiment, the machine room50may be provided in a lower side of the inner cabinet100. In the machine room50, some of the components that constitutes the shoes care device1may be accommodated, and, in this case, the components that are accommodated in the machine room50may be fixed to a main frame5or to the inner cabinet100or the outer cabinet20.

FIG.3is a front view illustrating a state in which a door is removed from the shoes care device illustrated inFIG.1B.FIG.3illustrates shoes accommodated in an inner cabinet together.

FIG.4ais a cross-sectional view taken along line4a-4a′ of the shoes care device illustrated inFIG.3,FIG.4bis a cross-sectional view taken along line4b-4b′ of the shoes care device illustrated inFIG.3, andFIG.4cis a cross-sectional view taken along line4c-4c′ of the shoes care device illustrated inFIG.3.FIGS.4ato4cillustrate a form where a door is included in the shoes care device, and do not illustrate shoes.

The shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention includes management devices2aand2b. In the shoes care device1, a plurality of management devices2aand2bmay be provided. In one embodiment, the shoes care device1may include a first management device2aand a second management device2b. That is, the shoes care device1may include two separate management devices2aand2b.

The ‘management device’ described in the present invention may refer to a ‘first management device2a’ and a ‘second management device2b’, respectively, except for a particularly limited case.

The management devices2aand2binclude the above-described inner cabinet100.

In one embodiment of the present invention, since the inner cabinet100of the first management device2aand the inner cabinet100of the second management device2bmay be distinguished from each other, the inner cabinet100aof the first management device2amay refer to a first inner cabinet100a, and inner cabinet100bof the second management device2bmay refer to a second inner cabinet100b.

It may be understood that the ‘inner cabinet100’ described in one embodiment of the present invention refers to each of the ‘first inner cabinet100a’ and the ‘second inner cabinet100b’, except for a particularly limited case.

When the door30is closed in the shoes care device1, the door30closes the main opening140of the first management device2aand also closes the main opening140of the second management device2b. That is, the door30may simultaneously seal the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100of the first management device2aand the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100of the second management device2b. In this case, the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100of the first management device2aand the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100of the second management device2bmay be configured such that they do not communicate with each other.

As described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100of the first management device2aand the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100of the second management device2bmay form independent spaces, and may form blocked spaces (not communicating with each other). Accordingly, the temperature and humidity of the accommodation space101of the first management device2aand the temperature and humidity of the accommodation space101of the second management device2bmay be controlled differently from each other.

The management devices2aand2bmay be configured to include a connection path F10. The management devices2aand2bmay be configured to include a blowing part310and a dehumidifying part330. The management devices2aand2bmay include an outlet203and a nozzle820.

The management devices2aand2bmay include the module housing200forming a connection path F10. The module housing200forms all or part of the connection path F10.

The management devices2aand2bmay include a regeneration path F20. The management devices2aand2bmay include a heating part320.

The management devices2aand2bmay include a conversion flow path F10a.

The management devices2aand2bmay include a damper350.

The shoes care device1may include a steam generator700and a steam valve710.

The shoes care device1may include a sump600, a water supply tank60, and a drain tank70.

Since all or part of the outer cabinet20may be spaced apart from the inner cabinet100, a predetermined gap may be formed between the inner cabinet100and the outer cabinet20.

In a space between the inner cabinet100and the outer cabinet20, components constituting the shoes care device1may be provided, and various flow paths constituting the shoes care device1may be provided. In one embodiment of the present invention, part of the connection path F10may be provided between the inner cabinet100and the outer cabinet20, and part of the regeneration path F20may be provided between the inner cabinet100and the outer cabinet20.

A dry air duct370forming the connection path F10may be provided between the outer rear plate21and the inner rear plate110. Furthermore, a condenser400forming the regeneration path F20may be provided between the first outer side plate22and the first inner side plate120.

The connection path F10forms a flow path of a fluid.

The connection path F10forms a passage through which air and/or condensed water inside the shoes care device1moves.

The dehumidifying part330is disposed inside the connection path F10and includes a dehumidifying material. The dehumidifying part330may be entirely formed of the dehumidifying material, or a part thereof may be formed of the dehumidifying material. A further explanation of the dehumidifying part330will be described below.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the shoes care device1has an air circulation structure in which the air inside the inner cabinet100in which the shoes are disposed is sucked into the connection path F10to dehumidify the air using a dehumidifying material331and the dehumidified air may be supplied back into the inner cabinet100.

The connection path F10may be used as a means to achieve such an air circulation structure in the shoes care device1. All or part of the connection path F10may be formed of a pipe, a hose, a tube, a duct, a housing, or a combination thereof.

The module housing200according to one embodiment of the present invention forms part of the connection path F10.

The outlet203is formed in the module housing200. The outlet203communicates with the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100, and forms an inlet of the module housing200through which the air of the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100is suctioned into the module housing200. The outlet203may be disposed below the main shelf40. In this case, the main shelf40may be formed so as not to block the air in the accommodation space101from being sucked into the outlet203. To this end, when the main shelf40is formed in a plate shape, a plurality of holes45penetrating in the vertical direction may be formed in the main shelf40so as to move the air.

In the shoes care device1, the inner cabinet100and the machine room50may form a space separated from each other. Furthermore, the module housing200that is part of the management devices2aand2bmay be provided between the inner cabinet100and the machine room50.

The inner cabinet100, the module housing200, and the machine room50are provided inside the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The inner cabinet100, the module housing200, and the machine room50may be continuously arranged from the upper side to the lower side. When the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes the first management device2aand the second management device2b, the first management device2amay be disposed above the second management device2b. That is, the first management device2a, the second management device2b, and the machine room50may be continuously arranged from the upper side to the lower side.

Since the first management device2aand the second management device2binclude the inner cabinet100and the module housing200, respectively, they may be continuously arranged in an order of the inner cabinet100of the first management device2a, the module housing200of the first management device2a, the inner cabinet100of the second management device2b, the module housing200of the second management device2b, the machine room50from the upper side to the lower side.

The inner cabinet100may form a space that mainly accommodates an article (shoes S) to be managed, and the module housing200and the machine room50may form a space that mainly accommodates components for an operation of the shoes care device1.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the blowing part310, the dehumidifying part330(and the dehumidifying material331), and the heating part320may be accommodated inside the module housing200.

In addition, the machine room50may be configured to accommodate a controller10, the sump600, the steam generator700, and the steam valve710therein. Furthermore, the machine room50may be configured to accommodate the water supply tank60and the drain tank70.

Among the components constituting the management devices2aand2b, components not included in the module housing200may be fixedly coupled to the inner cabinet100and the outside of the module housing200or may be fixedly coupled to the main frame5.

Components coupled to or accommodated in the machine room50may be fixedly coupled to the machine room50.

The machine room50may include a first wall51.

A first wall51forms one wall surface of the machine room50. The first wall51may be erected in the vertical direction, or may be erected in the substantially vertical direction. In one embodiment, the first wall51may form a wall surface orthogonal to or inclined with the first direction (X direction).

The first wall51may form a front wall surface of the machine room50, a left wall of the machine room50, or a right wall of the machine room50.

The machine room50may include a second wall52and a third wall53. The second wall52and the third wall53form opposite wall surfaces facing each other in the machine room50. The second wall52and the third wall53may be erected in the vertical direction, or may be erected in the substantially vertical direction.

When the first wall51forms a front wall of the machine room50, the second wall52may form a left wall of the machine room50, and the third wall53may form a right wall of the machine room50.

The first wall51may be formed integrally with the inner cabinet100, and the second wall52and the third wall53may be formed integrally with the outer cabinet20, respectively.

Each of the water supply tank60and the drain tank70may be formed in the form of a container for accommodating water.

The water supply tank60may be configured to store water supplied into the shoes care device1inside. The water supply tank60may be configured to store water supplied into the steam generator700inside.

In order to supply water from the water supply tank60into the shoes care device1, a water pump61may be connected to the water supply tank60. The water supply tank60and the first water pump61may be connected by a pipe, a hose, etc.

The drain tank70may be configured to store water discharged from the shoes care device1inside. The drain tank70may store water condensed inside the shoes care device1. The drain tank70may be configured to store water drained from the sump600.

In order to discharge water to the drain tank70, a water pump71(a second water pump) may be connected to the drain tank70. The drain tank70and the second water pump71may be connected by a pipe, a hose, etc.

The water supply tank60and the drain tank70may be coupled to the machine room50to get exposed from the outside of one wall surface of the machine room50.

The water supply tank60and the drain tank70may be disposed in front of the machine room50.

The water supply tank60and the drain tank70may form one wall surface of the machine room50along with the first wall51. When the first wall51forms a front surface of the machine room50, the water supply tank60and the drain tank70may be exposed from a front side of the machine room50, and may be coupled to the machine room50to get exposed from the outside of the first wall51.

As the water supply tank60and the drain tank70are exposed to the outside of the first wall51, a user may inject water into the water supply tank60or discharge water from the drain tank70.

The water supply tank60and the drain tank70may be configured to be detachable from the machine room50. The water supply tank60and the drain tank70may be detached from the first wall51. In order to facilitate the attachment and detachment of the water supply tank60and the drain tank70, a handle60aof the water supply tank60may be formed on an outer surface of the water supply tank60, and a handle70aof the drain tank70may be formed on an outer surface of the drain tank70.

Each of the water supply tank60and the drain tank70may be configured to be separated from the machine room50in an outer direction of the first wall51.

The controller10may be configured to control operations of each component in connection with each component constituting the shoes care device1.

In order to control the controller10, the shoes care device1may be provided with a storage medium in which an application program is stored, and the controller10may be configured to control the shoes care device1by driving an application program according to information input to the shoes care device1and information output from the shoes care device1.

The controller10may control the first management device2aand the second management device2bconstituting the shoes care device1to operate individually. The controller10may control the first management device2aand the second management device2bto operate in different states, and may control shoes (e.g., sneakers) in the first management device2aand shoes (e.g., heels) in the second management device2bto be managed under different conditions. Furthermore, the controller10may control the first management device2aand the second management device2bto interwork with each other.

The door30may be disposed on either the inner cabinet100or the machine room50on the same side as the first wall51. When the door30forms the front surface of the shoes care device1, the first wall51forms the front surface of the machine room50, and the door30is disposed directly outside the first wall51.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the door30may be configured to open and close the inner cabinet100and further expose or shield the front surface of the machine room50.

The door30may be configured to expose or shield the inner cabinet100, the water supply tank60, and the drain tank70.

As described above, in the shoes care device1, the door30, the water supply tank60, and the drain tank70are formed on the same side, and when the door30is opened, the water supply tank60and the drain tank70may be exposed and separated from the shoes care device1.

In the arrangement explained above, even if left and right sides and a rear side of the shoes care device1are blocked by other goods or structures, the door30may be opened on a front side of the shoes care device1, and the water supply tank60and the drain tank70can be separated from or coupled again to the shoes care device1.

A control panel33for controlling the shoes care device1is provided on an outer side of the door30. The control panel33may be formed of a touch screen. A control unit (controller10) is provided in the inner space of the door30to control each component of the shoes care device1in connection with the control panel33. The controller10may be provided inside the machine room50.

As illustrated inFIGS.1aand1b, in one embodiment, the door30may be configured to simultaneously expose or shield the inner cabinet100and the machine room50.

In another embodiment, the door30may be configured to open and close only the inner cabinet100. In this case, the machine room50may not be shielded by the door30. Furthermore, in this case, the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention may be further provided with a dedicated door of the machine room50to open and close the machine room50separately from the door30.

FIG.5is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the door30, the outer cabinet20, and the inner cabinet100are removed from the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG.6is a perspective view illustrating a machine room part of the shoes care device1illustrated inFIG.5.

FIG.7ais a view illustrating the steam valve710according to one embodiment of the present invention, and illustrating a connection relationship considering the movement of steam.FIG.7bis an exploded perspective view illustrating the steam valve illustrated inFIG.7a.

The shoes care device1is provided with the steam generator700as a device configured so as to generate moisture inside the inner cabinet100. The steam generator700may be provided inside the machine room50. The steam generator700is configured to generate steam and selectively supply moisture and steam to the inside of the inner cabinet100.

The shoes care device1according to one embodiment may be provided with one steam generator700, and the shoes care device1according to another embodiment may be provided with two or more steam generators700.

When the shoes care device1is provided with one steam generator700, the steam generator700may be configured to supply steam into the inner cabinet100of the first management device2aand/or into the inner cabinet100of the second management device2b.

When the shoes care device1is provided with two or more steam generators700, one of the steam generators700may supply steam to the inner cabinet100of the first management device2a, and the other steam generator700may supply steam to the inner cabinet100of the second management device2b.

Moist air formed by the steam generator700(′air′ described in one embodiment of the present invention may be ‘air including moisture’) is supplied toward the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100, and moisture may be circulated in the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100, and accordingly, the moisture may be supplied to the shoes S.

The shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention may be a refresher device that refreshes the shoes.

Here, refreshing may refer to a process of removing contaminants, deodorizing, sanitizing, preventing static electricity, or warming by supplying air, heated air, water, mist, steam, etc. to the shoes.

The steam generator700may supply steam to the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100in which the shoes S are accommodated, and may perform steam treatment on the shoes, which is further meant to exert a refreshing effect due to swelling of shoes materials as well as sterilization by high-temperature steam.

The steam generator700is provided with a separate heater700athat heats an inner space and water in the inner space and is configured to heat water to generate steam and supply the heated water to the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100.

An external faucet, etc., as a water supply source for supplying water to the steam generator700, may be used, or a container-type water supply tank provided on one side of the machine room50may be used. The steam generator700may generate steam by receiving water from the water supply tank60.

The water supply tank60and the steam generator700may be connected by a pipe, a hose, etc.

The steam generator700and the inner cabinet100may be connected by a pipe, a hose, etc. In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, as described below, the steam generated by the steam generator700may be supplied into the inner cabinet100after passing through the steam valve710and a steam separator720. In this case, in order to move the steam, the steam generator700and the steam valve710may be connected by a pipe, a hose, etc., and the steam valve710and the steam separator720may also be connected by a pipe, a hose, etc.

The steam valve710may be disposed adjacent to the steam generator700, and the steam valve710may be provided in the machine room50. The steam generator700and the steam valve710may be provided below the second management device2b.

The steam valve710is configured to selectively communicate with each of the accommodation space101of the first management device2aand the accommodation space101of the second management device2b, respectively.

When the steam of the steam generator700is supplied to the accommodation space101of the first management device2aand/or the accommodation space101of the second management device2b, the steam valve710operates to control whether the stream is supplied or not, and an operation of the stream710is driven by the controller10.

The steam valve710includes a valve housing711, a valve inlet712, a first valve outlet713, a second valve outlet714, a valve disk715, and a valve motor716. In the steam valve710illustrated inFIGS.7aand7b, the other outlets except the valve inlet712, the first valve outlet713, and the second valve outlet714may be blocked by a stopper and deactivated.

The valve housing711forms a body of the steam valve710, and has a predetermined inner space formed inside.

The valve inlet712may have a tubular shape and be coupled to the valve housing711to communicate with the inner space of the valve housing711. The valve inlet712is a part connected to the steam generator700, and steam may flow into the steam valve710(inside the valve housing711) through the valve inlet712.

The first valve outlet713and the second valve outlet714may be formed in a tubular shape and be coupled to the valve housing711to communicate with the inner space of the valve housing711.

The first valve outlet713and the second valve outlet714are outlets through which steam is discharged from the steam valve710. The first valve outlet713is connected to the accommodation space101of the first management device2a, and the second valve outlet714is connected to the accommodation space101of the second management device2b.

The valve disk715is provided inside the steam valve710(inside the valve housing711) and is configured to open and close a flow path inside the steam valve710. The valve disk715may be configured to selectively open and close a flow path of the first valve outlet713and a flow path of the second valve outlet714.

The valve disk715is disposed between the valve inlet712and the first valve outlet713, or between the valve inlet712and the second valve outlet714, inside the valve housing711. The valve disk715allows the valve inlet712and the first valve outlet713to communicate with each other or block the communication therewith, and also allows the valve inlet712and the second valve outlet714to communicate with each other or block the communication therewith.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the valve disk715may be formed in a circular plate shape and may include a valve hole715a. The valve hole715ais a hole penetrating the valve disk715. The valve disk715may be rotatably coupled to the valve housing711around a valve rotation axis715b, and the valve hole715amay be formed eccentrically from the valve rotation axis715b.

The valve motor716is coupled to the valve housing711, and the valve motor716is coupled to the rotation axis715bof the valve disk715to rotate the valve disk715.

The controller10may control the steam valve710by controlling an operation of the valve motor716.

The valve disk715rotates by the operation of the valve motor716, and the valve disk715opens or closes a flow path inside the steam valve710(inside the valve housing711) depending on the degree of rotation of the valve disk715.

In one embodiment, depending on the degree of rotation of the valve disk715, when the valve inlet712and the first valve outlet713communicate with each other through the valve hole715a, the valve inlet712and the second valve outlet714are blocked from communicating with each other by the valve disk715, or when the valve inlet712and the second valve outlet714communicate with each other through the valve hole715a, the valve outlet712and the first valve outlet713may be blocked from communicating with each other by the valve disk715.

In another embodiment, depending on the degree of rotation of the valve disk715, the valve inlet712may communicate with both the first valve outlet713and the second valve outlet714, or the valve inlet712may be blocked from communicating with both the first valve outlet713and the second valve outlet714.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the valve disk715may close a flow path of the second valve outlet714while opening a flow path of the first valve outlet713, and may also close the flow path of the first valve outlet713and open the flow path of the second valve outlet714.

The steam valve710made as described above may operate such that only the valve inlet712and the first valve outlet713communicate with each other, or only the valve inlet712and the second valve outlet714communicate with each other.

In the arrangement explained above, all the steam generated by the steam generator700may be supplied to the accommodation space101of the first management device2a, or may be supplied to the accommodation space101of the second management device2b. In this case, the steam generated by the steam generator700may be supplied to the accommodation space101of the first management device2aor the accommodation space101of the second management device2bwithout a pressure drop, and even when only one steam generator700is provided in the shoes care device1, the steam may be sufficiently and stably supplied to the accommodation spaces101of each of the two inner cabinets100.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the controller10may control the stream valve710such that when the heating part320of the first management device2ais turned off (when a heater321of the heating part320is turned off), the valve disk715closes or opens the first valve outlet713, and when the heating part320of the first management device2ais turned on (when the heater321of the heating part320is turned on), the valve disk715closes the first valve outlet713.

In addition, the controller10may control the stream valve710such that when the heating part320of the second management device2bis turned off (when the heater321of the heating part320is turned off), the valve disk715closes or opens the second valve outlet714, and when the heating part320of the second management device2bis turned on (when the heater321of the heating part320is turned on), the valve disk715closes the second valve outlet714.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, by controlling the steam valve710by the controller10, the steam generated in the steam generator700may be selectively or simultaneously supplied to the accommodation space101of the first management device2aand the accommodation space101of the second management device2b, and whether the steam is supplied or not may be controlled according to a use state of the shoes care device1.

FIG.8ais a cross-sectional view taken along line8a-8a′ of the shoes care device1illustrated inFIG.3.

FIG.8bis a view illustrating a state in which the main shelf40is removed from the shoes care device1illustrated inFIG.8a.

FIG.9is a cross-sectional view taken along line9-9′ of the shoes care device1illustrated inFIG.3.

FIG.10ais an exploded perspective view illustrating a drying module in the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention.FIG.10bis an exploded perspective view illustrating a partial configuration of the drying module at a part to which the damper350is coupled.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the dehumidifying part330may be used as a means that dehumidifies air.

As described above, the dehumidifying part330may be provided inside the module housing200.

The dehumidifying part330is configured to have a predetermined volume. The dehumidifying part330may be configured to be porous by itself. A plurality of pores may be formed over an entire volume of the dehumidifying part330, and air may move by penetrating the dehumidifying part330through such pores.

When the dehumidifying part330is composed of a combination of a plurality of dehumidifying materials, the plurality of dehumidifying materials may be fixed to each other by a separate fixing means, or may be fixed to each other by adhesion.

The dehumidifying part330may be formed of dehumidifying materials, and may be configured to include the dehumidifying materials.

The dehumidifying material331according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured to include a material capable of reducing humidity by absorbing moisture in the air. The dehumidifying material331may be formed of various materials or a combination of the materials within the range of absorbing or adhering the moisture in the air, and may be formed in various shapes and structures.

The dehumidifying material331according to one embodiment of the present invention may be referred to as a desiccant or an adsorbent.

The dehumidifying material331according to one embodiment of the present invention may be formed of a microporous material. The dehumidifying material331according to one embodiment of the present invention may include silica gel, activated carbon, activated alumina (AL2O3), diatomaceous earth, etc.

Specifically, the dehumidifying material331according to one embodiment of the present invention may be formed of zeolite or may be configured to include zeolite.

The zeolite is a natural and synthetic silicate mineral in which tunnels or open channels having a size of approximately 3 to 10 angstroms (Å) are regularly arranged, and may function as dehumidification by adsorbing the moisture in the air.

When the zeolite is heated, moisture adsorbed on the zeolite may be separated into a large amount of steam. According to the characteristics of the zeolite, the zeolite may be regenerated in a state capable of not only performing the dehumidification function to remove the moisture from the air but also performing the dehumidification function by heating the zeolite and separating the moisture adsorbed to the zeolite.

The zeolite may be formed in the form of small grains (or stones) having the size (diameter) of several micrometers to several tens of micrometers, and the dehumidifying material331described in one embodiment of the present invention may refer to a combination of the grains (or stones). Each of the grains (or stones) may be agglomerated or combined with each other to form a single structure.

In another embodiment, the dehumidifying part330may include a dehumidifying body330aand the dehumidifying material331.

The dehumidifying body330amay be formed to have a predetermined volume. In one embodiment, the dehumidifying body330amay be formed in a substantially hexahedral shape.

In order to allow air to move through the dehumidifying body330a, the dehumidifying body330amay be provided with a plurality of dehumidification through holes332penetrated in one direction. A cross section of the dehumidifying through hole332may be formed in a circular shape, a polygonal shape, etc. The dehumidifying through hole332may have a hexagonal cross section.

In the dehumidifying body330a, the dehumidifying through hole332may all have the same shape and size, or may have different shapes and sizes.

The dehumidifying body330amay be formed of or include materials such as synthetic resin, metal, ceramic, etc. The dehumidifying body330amay be formed of a combination of fibers, and may be formed of a nonwoven fabric, etc.

The dehumidifying material331may be coated on the dehumidifying body330a. The dehumidifying material331may be coated on the outside and inside of the dehumidifying body330a. Specifically, the dehumidifying material331may be coated on a surface in which the dehumidifying through hole332is formed.

When the dehumidifying body330ais formed of a combination of fibers, the zeolite may be first coated on each fiber as the dehumidifying material331, and the zeolite-coated fiber may be processed to form the dehumidifying body330aand simultaneously form the dehumidifying part330.

Regarding the coating of the zeolite, a manufacturing method of a zeolite coated ceramic paper (Korean Patent No. 10-1004826) is known, and Korean Patent No. 10-1173213 and Korean Patent No. 10-0941521 also describes a method of coating zeolite on a surface of a material. The dehumidifying part330according to one embodiment of the present invention may be formed by coating the gelled zeolite precursor on the dehumidifying body330aor materials constituting the dehumidifying body330aand then performing heat treatment when the dehumidifying material331is formed of the zeolite.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the coating of the dehumidifying material331(zeolite) may be performed by using various known or possible methods, and is not limited to a certain manufacturing method related to the coating of the dehumidifying material331.

The blowing part310is provided inside the connection path F10. A blowing fan313may be provided inside the blowing part310. Since the blowing part310is provided in the connection path F10, air flows in the connection path F10when the blowing part310is driven, and since the connection path F10also communicates with the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100, the air flows and moves in the accommodation space101by driving the blowing part310.

In this way, the air may be sucked from the inner cabinet100into the connection path F10by the driving of the blowing part310(a rotation of the blowing fan313), and the air inside the connection path F10may be ventilated.

In one embodiment, the blowing part310is provided inside the module housing200forming the connection path F10, and the blowing part310is driven to suction the air inside the inner cabinet100into an inlet203. The air inside the connection path F10passes through the module housing200constituting the connection path F10, the dry air duct370, and a nozzle duct810and is then discharged back into the inner cabinet820.

As such, the flow of air may be generated in the shoes care device1by the driving of the blowing part310.

Dry air may be supplied to the inside of the inner cabinet100by the blowing part310.

The heating part320is provided at one side of the dehumidifying part330and the blowing part310in the connection path F10. The heating part320may be provided inside the module housing200. Based on a movement direction of the air inside the module housing200, the module housing200may be arranged in an order of the blowing part310, the heating part320, and the dehumidifying part330. That is, the air introduced into the outlet203of the module housing200moves along the connection path F10by passing sequentially through the blowing part310, the heating part320, and the dehumidifying part330.

The heating part320is disposed inside the module housing200and is configured to heat the air of the module chamber210inside the module housing200.

The heating part320may be configured to heat the dehumidifying part330. The heating part320may be configured to heat the dehumidifying material331constituting the dehumidifying part330.

The air heated by the heating part320by the driving of the blowing part310moves directly to the dehumidifying part330, thus heating the dehumidifying part330. To this end, the heating part320is disposed inside the module housing200adjacent to the dehumidifying part330. Specifically, the heating part320is disposed inside the module housing200adjacent to the dehumidifying part330based on a movement path of the air inside the module housing200.

In the module housing200, the dehumidification by the dehumidifying material331or the regeneration of the dehumidifying material331may be achieved by selectively heating the heating part320.

The heating part320may be fixedly coupled to the module housing200in the module housing200.

The heating part320may be made up of various devices and structures within a range capable of heating the air inside the module housing200or supplying heat to the dehumidifying part330.

The heating part320may be formed of an electric heater321. In one embodiment of the present invention, the heating part320may include the heater321. The heater321includes a heating element, and may be configured to supply heat to the periphery while the heating element generates heat by supplied electric energy. The heater321may include a nichrome wire as the heating element.

The heater321of the heating part320may be formed in a ring shape, and the air may move by penetrating the center and surroundings of the ring-shaped heater321and be simultaneously heated. The heater321of the heating part320may be repeatedly formed in a second module chamber213along the movement direction of air.

The heater321of the heating part320may be formed in a circular ring shape or a rectangular ring shape.

The heating part320may include a heater flange322to which the heater321is fixed.

The heater flange322may be formed in the form of a metallic plate.

The heater flange322may be formed of a combination of flat plates in the second module chamber213along the movement direction of air. The heater flange322has a cross section that may be formed of a plate shape or a combination of plates in the second module chamber213along the movement direction of air (the second direction (Y direction)).

The heater flange322may include an outer flange322aand an inner flange322b.

The outer flange322amay be formed in a tubular shape along the second direction (Y direction). An interior of the outer flange322ais provided with a space to move air along the movement direction of air (a direction parallel to the second direction (Y direction)) in the second module chamber213.

The inner flange322bis fixed to the interior of the outer flange322a. The inner flange322bmay include two or more plates crossing each other, and the heater321of the heating part320may be fixed to the inner flange322b.

The heater flange322may be formed in various forms that fix the heater321of the heating part320and do not interfere with a flow of air moving through the second module chamber213.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the blowing part310, the heating part320, the dehumidifying part330, and the module housing200may form one set.

The set may be provided in a plural form. The shoes care device1according to one embodiment may be provided with two sets.

Such a set may be provided in each of the first management device2aand the second management device2b.

Such a set may form a drying module DM in the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention.

That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the drying module DM may include the module housing200, the blowing part310, the heating part320, and the dehumidifying part330. Furthermore, the drying module DM is provided in each of the first management device2aand the second management device2b.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of drying modules DM may be provided.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, a pair of drying modules DM may be provided. When the shoes care device1is provided with the pair of drying modules DM, one of the drying modules DM may form a ‘drying module A (DM1)’ as a drying module of the first management device2a, and the other may form a ‘drying module B (DM2)’ as a drying module of the second management device2b.

The ‘drying module’ described in one embodiment of the present invention may be understood to refer to each of the ‘drying module A’ and the ‘drying module B’ except as otherwise particularly limited.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the drying module A (DM1) and the drying module B (DM2) may operate in different modes. When the drying module A (DM1) operates in a moisture absorption mode, the drying module B (DM2) may operate in a regeneration mode. Conversely, when the drying module A (DM1) operates in the regeneration mode, the drying module B (DM2) may operate in the moisture absorption mode.

The ‘moisture absorption mode’ described in the present invention means a case in which the dehumidifying part330adsorbs moisture in the air, and the ‘regeneration mode’ means a case in which the moisture adsorbed to the dehumidifying part330is separated by heating the dehumidifying part330.

Naturally, both the drying module A (DM1) and the drying module B (DM2) may operate in the moisture absorption mode or may operate in the regeneration mode.

The module housing200may be fixedly coupled to a lower side of the inner cabinet100. The module housing200may be detachably coupled to a lower side of the inner cabinet100.

The module housing200includes the module chamber210that is a space having other components accommodated inside. That is, the module chamber210is a space inside the module housing200distinguished from an external space of the module housing200. As described above, the module housing200forms part of the connection path F10, and accordingly, the module chamber210is configured to communicate with a space outside the module housing200. The module chamber210communicates with the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100.

The module housing200may include a module case201and a module cover202.

The module case201and the module cover202may be formed by injection molding, respectively, and may be assembled with each other after manufacturing to form the module housing200.

The module case201is formed in the form of a container that is concave substantially downwards, and forms the module chamber210of the module housing200.

The module case201may be configured in the form of a container opened upwards, and includes a module opening201a.

In a plan view, an area of the module opening201amay be larger than or equal to an area of the module chamber210.

The module chamber210may include a first module chamber212, a second module chamber213, and a third module chamber214. The module chamber210may include a suction module chamber211.

In order to distinguish between the suction module chamber211, the first module chamber212, the second module chamber213, and the third module chamber214, a module partition wall220may be formed inside the module housing200. Furthermore, the module partition wall220guides the movement of air so that air moves in a predetermined direction inside the module housing200.

The suction module chamber211is a first space where air is introduced into the module housing200.

The first module chamber212is a space in which the blowing part310is accommodated, the second module chamber213is a space in which the heating part320is accommodated, and the third module chamber214is a space in which the dehumidifying part330is accommodated.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the suction module chamber211, the first module chamber212, the second module chamber213, and the third module chamber214may be formed at different positions in a plan view.

In addition, the air of the module chamber210may be configured to move through the suction module chamber211, the first module chamber212, the second module chamber213, and the third module chamber214sequentially. That is, when the blowing part310is driven, air moves sequentially through the suction module chamber211, the first module chamber212, the second module chamber213, and the third module chamber214inside the module housing200.

The module case201may include a dry air outlet231and a wet air outlet232.

The dry air outlet231may be formed in a hole shape opened to allow air in the third module chamber214to flow out. The dry air outlet231is formed adjacent to the third module chamber214. The dry air outlet231may be formed on one edge of the module case201. Furthermore, the dry air outlet231may be connected to the accommodation space101through the dry air duct370and the nozzle duct810.

The wet air outlet232may be formed in a hole shape opened to allow the air in the third module chamber214to flow out. The wet air outlet232is formed adjacent to the third module chamber214. The wet air outlet232may be formed on a frame on one side of the module case201. Furthermore, the wet air outlet232may be connected to the condenser400.

The dry air outlet231and the wet air outlet232may be formed adjacent to each other. The dry air outlet231and the wet air outlet232may be formed adjacent to any one vertex part of the module housing200.

The suction module chamber211is formed adjacent to the first module chamber212, and a bottom surface of the suction module chamber211may be inclined downwardly toward the first module chamber212. Accordingly, air introduced into the suction module chamber211may naturally move toward the first module chamber212by hitting the bottom surface of the suction module chamber211forming an inclined surface, and a condensed water introduced into the suction module chamber211may move along the bottom surface of the suction module chamber211forming the inclined surface, and may move to the first module chamber212.

The blowing part310may be assembled to the module housing200while being spaced apart from a bottom surface of the first module chamber212. Furthermore, in this case, the blowing part310may be configured such that air may be introduced from a lower side of the first module chamber212to an interior of the blowing part310inside the first module chamber212.

The module case201may include a first condensed water discharge hole233.

The first condensed water discharge hole233is formed in a hole shape penetrating the module case201. The first condensed water discharge hole233is formed on an edge of the module case201adjacent to a condenser400and formed to be equal to or lower than the bottom surface of the first module chamber212, and communicates with the condenser400. Among the bottom surfaces of the first module chamber212, the first condensed water discharge hole233may form the lowest part, or the bottom surface of the first module chamber212may be formed such that a height thereof is lowered toward or at least equal to the first condensed water discharge hole233.

As such, the first condensed water discharge hole233may be lower than the bottom surface of the first module chamber212, and accordingly, the condensed water introduced into the first condensed water discharge hole232may move toward the first condensed water discharge hole233and flow into the condenser400through the first condensed water discharge hole233.

Meanwhile, since the first condensed water discharge hole233is a hole in which the module housing200and the condenser400communicate with each other, the air inside the condenser400may flow into the module housing200through the first condensed water discharge hole233. The air introduced into the module housing200through the first condensed water discharge hole233from an interior of the condenser400may move along the first module chamber212, the second module chamber213, and the third module chamber214by an operation of the blowing part310and may be introduced again into the condenser400and condensed.

The shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention includes the condenser400coupled to an outer surface of the inner cabinet100and forming a regeneration path F20. In a plan view, the first module chamber212may be provided between the second module chamber213and the condenser400. Since the first module chamber212is disposed between the second module chamber213and the condenser400, a direct heat exchange between the condenser400and the heating part320is blocked, and the heat may be prevented from being transferred to the condenser400when the heating part320is heated inside the second module chamber213.

Accordingly, when the dehumidifying part330is regenerated, condensation depending on heating of air by the heater321of the heating part320and cooling of air inside the condenser400may be effective performed.

The dehumidifying part330may be coupled to the module housing200while being spaced apart from a bottom surface of the third module chamber214. Furthermore, in this case, the air inside the third module chamber214may move downwards through the dehumidifying part330from an upper side of the third module chamber214.

The module case201may include a second condensed water discharge hole234.

The second condensed water discharge hole234is formed in a hole shape penetrating the module case201. The second condensed water discharge hole234is formed on the edge of the module case201adjacent to the condenser400and formed to be equal to or lower than the bottom surface of the third module chamber214, and communicates with the condenser400. Among the bottom surfaces of the third module chamber214, the second condensed water discharge hole234may form the lowest part, or the bottom surface of the third module chamber214may be formed such that a height thereof is lowered toward or at least equal to the second condensed water discharge hole234.

The second condensed water discharge hole234may be formed adjacent to the wet air outlet232.

In this way, the second condensed water discharge hole234may be lower than the bottom surface of the third module chamber214, and accordingly, condensed water introduced into the third module chamber214may move toward the second condensed water discharge hole234, and may flow into the condenser400through the second condensed water discharge hole234.

Meanwhile, since the second condensed water discharge hole234is a hole in which the module housing200and the condenser400communicate with each other, the air inside the condenser400may flow into the module housing200through the second condensed water discharge hole234. In this way, the air introduced from the interior of the condenser400into the module housing200through the second condensed water discharge hole234moves directly to the wet air outlet232by the driving of the blowing part310, and may be introduced again into the condenser400and condensed.

The module housing200may include the module cover202.

The module cover202is coupled to the module case201while shielding the module opening201afrom an upper side of the module case201. The module cover202may be detachably coupled to the module case201. A plurality of locking projections292may protrude from one of the module cover202and the module case201, and a plurality of locking grooves291into which the locking projections292are inserted and locked may be formed on the other. The locking projections292and locking grooves291are provided in a plural form, respectively, and may be spaced apart along an edge of the module housing200and repeatedly formed.

With the blowing part310, the heating part320, and the dehumidifying part330accommodated in the module case201, the module cover202may shield the blowing part310, the heating part320, and the dehumidifying part330and may be coupled to the module case201.

The shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention may be formed in a structure in which the dehumidifying part330may be detachable from the module housing200. The structure of the shoes care device provides an advantage in maintaining and managing the dehumidifying part330and the shoes care device1on the whole.

On the other hand, the dehumidifying part330may be repeatedly used by regeneration, but with the repeated use, the dehumidifying part330needs to be replaced.

Considering these descriptions, the shoes care device1according to one specific embodiment of the present invention may be configured to separate and replace the dehumidifying part330.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the module cover202of the module housing200may form a bottom surface of the inner cabinet100.

The module cover202may form a boundary surface between the inner cabinet100and the module housing200. The module cover202may be formed in a substantially rectangular shape.

The module cover202may be configured in substantially parallel with the horizontal direction.

Alternatively, the module cover202may be inclined to any one side. In one embodiment, an upper surface of the module cover202may be inclined downwardly toward the first direction (X direction) (a front side of the shoes care device1).

In one embodiment of the present invention, the main shelf40is mounted in close contact with an upper side surface of the module cover202, and the main shelf40mounted on the upper side surface of the module cover202is also configured to be inclined when the upper side surface of the module cover202is inclined. In this case, since an upper surface of the main shelf40is inclined, water (e.g., condensed water) placed on the upper surface of the main shelf40may flow along an inclined direction.

The shoes care device1may include a dehumidifying material cover241.

The dehumidifying material cover241forms part of the module cover202that is the bottom of the inner cabinet100. Furthermore, the dehumidifying material cover241may be detached from the module cover202of the inner cabinet100or may be hinge-coupled to the module cover202.

In the module cover202, a dehumidifying material exit240which is an opening of a shape and a size corresponding to the dehumidifying material cover241may be formed. The dehumidifying material cover241may be configured to open and close the dehumidifying material exit240. The dehumidifying material cover241may be tightly coupled to the dehumidifying material exit240. At least a part of the dehumidifying material cover241may be separated from the module cover202. In one embodiment, the dehumidifying material exit240of the module cover202may be opened while completely separating the dehumidifying material cover241from the module cover202, and in another embodiment, the dehumidifying material cover241of the module cover202may be opened while rotating the dehumidifying material cover241around a hinge axis. The dehumidifying part330may be introduced into or withdrawn from the module housing200through the dehumidifying material exit240.

The dehumidifying material exit240and the dehumidifying material cover241may be formed in a position corresponding to the third module chamber214in a plan view. That is, the dehumidifying material exit240and the dehumidifying material cover241may be formed directly above the third module chamber214. The shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention may be configured such that the first module chamber212and the second module chamber213are not exposed in a plan view in a state where the dehumidifier cover241is opened.

When the dehumidifying material cover241is opened in the module cover202, the third module chamber214disposed on a lower part of the module cover202is exposed through the dehumidifying material exit240of the module cover202, and the dehumidifying part330may be settled inside the module case201, or may be immediately withdrawn and separated from the module case201.

The sizes and shapes of the dehumidifying material cover241and the dehumidifying material exit240are variously provided within the range capable of withdrawing or inserting the dehumidifying part330.

The dehumidifying material cover241may be formed in a rectangular plate shape.

The length of the dehumidifying material cover241in the first direction (X direction) may be equal to or longer than the length of the dehumidifying part330, and the length of the dehumidifying material cover241in the second direction (Y direction) may be equal to or longer than the length of the dehumidifying part330.

As described above, in the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the heating part320and the dehumidifying part330are formed at different positions in a top plane view, and when the dehumidifying material cover241is opened on the module cover202that forms the bottom surface of the inner cabinet100, the dehumidifying part330disposed directly below the dehumidifying material cover241may be withdrawn from the module housing200, and the dehumidifying part330may be easily replaced by the user.

In addition, since only the third module chamber214is exposed in a state in which the dehumidifier cover241is opened, and the first module chamber212and the second module chamber213are not exposed, the blowing part310accommodated in the first module chamber212and the heating part320accommodated in the second module chamber213are not exposed. That is, since the blowing part310and the heating part320are not directly exposed to the user, safety accidents due to an unintended operation of the blowing part310and/or the heating part320can be prevented.

The dehumidifying material cover241may be configured to separately shield the dehumidifying part330. A space between the dehumidifying material cover241and the dehumidifying part330may form a part of the connection path F10.

As described above, the outlet203forms an inlet through which the air inside the inner cabinet100is sucked into the module housing200. The outlet203may form a start part of the connection path F10. The outlet203may be formed in the shape of a hole vertically penetrated from the bottom surface (the upper surface of the module cover202) of the inner cabinet100.

A network such as a grid shape, a mesh shape, etc., may be formed on the outlet203.

The outlet203may be formed parallel to the second direction (Y direction). That is, the outlet203may be formed in a long hole shape in the module cover202along the second direction (Y direction).

The outlet203may be formed on an edge of the module cover202. The outlet203may be formed on the edge of the module cover202along the second direction (Y direction).

The outlet203may be formed on a front part or a rear part of the module cover202based on the first direction (X direction).

The outlet203may be disposed relatively close to the door30in the module cover202. That is, the outlet203may be disposed relatively in the front of the module cover202.

The upper surface of the module cover202may be inclined downwardly toward the outlet203. That is, a part of the module cover202where the outlet203is formed may be configured to be the lowest. Accordingly, when water is present on the module cover202or the main shelf40, such water may flow along the surface of the module cover202by gravity and flow into the inlet203.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the module chamber210is provided inside the module housing200, and the module chamber210includes a first module chamber212, a second module chamber213, and the third module chamber214. The first module chamber212, the second module chamber213, and the third module chamber214may be formed at different positions in a plan view. That is, the blowing part310, the heating part320, and the dehumidifying part330may be disposed at different positions in the module housing200. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the blowing part310, the heating part320, and the dehumidifying part330, which are main means for drying the air inside the inner cabinet100and main means for regenerating the dehumidifying part330, are disposed together in the module chamber210of the module housing200. Accordingly, the blowing part310, the heating part320, and the dehumidifying part330are disposed at positions considerably close to each other.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the module case201of the module housing200may be integrally formed by injection molding. In this case, the bottom parts of the module housing200may be integrally formed, the bottom parts may not be assembled with each other, and no gaps may be formed in the bottom parts.

In the arrangement explained above, the condensed water can be effectively prevented from leaking from the module housing200. In addition, a vertical height of the module housing200can be minimized.

When moisture remains at an unintended part inside the shoes care device1, such moisture may reproduce bacteria or cause odors. This is why there is need for countermeasures to solve the problems, and the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention can effectively prevent water from leaking in consideration of such problems.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the air in the module chamber210may sequentially move the first module chamber212, the second module chamber213, and the third module chamber214. Accordingly, since the third module chamber214and a drying flow path F10bmay be connected in the shortest distance, which provides excellent drying efficiency by the dehumidifying part330, and air heated by the heating part320moves directly to the dehumidifying part330to form the shoes care device1with excellent regeneration efficiency.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the module housing200includes the suction module chamber211, and the bottom surface of the suction module chamber211may be inclined downwardly toward the first module chamber212. Accordingly, the air introduced through the outlet203moves naturally to the first module chamber212by hitting the bottom surface of the suction module chamber211, and the condensed water introduced into the outlet203moves to the first module chamber212such that the condensed water can be easily drained.

The shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention may include the condenser400, and the module case201may include the first condensed water discharge hole233. In addition, the module case201may include the second condensed water discharge hole234. Accordingly, the dehumidifying part330may be effectively regenerated, and condensed water inside the module housing200may be easily discharged to the condenser400.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, steam generated by the steam generator700is supplied to the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100, and to this end, the shoes care device1includes a steam inlet204.

The steam inlet204forms an inlet through which steam is supplied to the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the steam inlet204is formed in the module housing200.

The steam inlet204may be formed in a rear part of the module housing200based on the first direction (X direction). The steam inlet204may be formed to vertically penetrate the module housing200. The steam inlet204may be formed to vertically penetrate the module case201and the module cover202. The steam inlet204may be formed in the center in a right-left direction at the rear part of the module housing200.

The steam inlet204may be formed on a rear edge of the module housing200, and may be formed directly behind a position where the third module chamber214is formed. The third module chamber214and the steam inlet204are shielded from each other.

In the module housing200, the module cover202forms the bottom surface of the accommodation space101, and when the module housing200is coupled to the inner cabinet100, the steam inlet204is formed behind the bottom of the inner cabinet100.

The steam generator700and the steam valve710are disposed in a lower part, the distance from the steam generator710to the steam inlet204can be reduced by forming the module housing200, and the steam inlet204in a rear part of the module housing200, and an increase in the load required for the supply of steam can be prevented. Accordingly, steam may be smoothly supplied from the steam generator700to the steam inlet204.

FIG.11is a diagram illustrating a connection relationship between components and a flow of fluid in the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The connection path F10forms a movement path of air connected from the outlet203to the nozzle820. That is, the outlet203may form an inlet of the connection path F10, and the nozzle820may form an outlet of the connection path F10.

The outlet203may be coupled to communicate with the inner cabinet100, and the nozzle820may be provided inside the inner cabinet100. Except the outlet203and the nozzle820, one part of the connection path F10may be provided inside the inner cabinet100, and the other part may be provided outside the inner cabinet100.

The air inside the inner cabinet100moves to the connection path F10through the outlet203, and the air passing through the connection path F10moves back into the inner cabinet100through the nozzle820. As such air flow is repeated, the air circulation is performed in the shoes care device1.

In the nozzle820, a hole through which air is discharged is formed in the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100, and the nozzle820may form a last part of the connection path F10.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, since the nozzle820is configured to be movable to various positions inside the inner cabinet100, the shoes may be managed in various positions.

As described above, the dehumidifying part330is disposed in the connection path F10. The air moving through the connection path F10passes through the dehumidifying part330, and the dehumidifying part330absorbs moisture from the air moving through the connection path F10such that the air from which moisture has been removed may be supplied into the inner cabinet100.

The connection path F10may be divided into a conversion flow path F10aand a drying flow path F10b. The conversion flow path F10aand the drying flow path F10bform a movement path of air sequentially connected to each other. The air in the connection path F10may sequentially move through the conversion flow path F10aand the drying flow path F10b.

The conversion flow path F10aforms an upstream section of the connection path F10, which is connected to the outlet203. The conversion flow path F10amay be a section in which the blowing part310, the heating part320, and the dehumidifying part330are disposed. The conversion flow path F10amay be formed by the module housing200, and the module chamber210inside the module housing200may form the conversion flow path F10a.

The conversion flow path F10amay be a section in which humid air moves and dries. The conversion flow path F10amay be a section in which air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying part330.

Meanwhile, the conversion flow path F10amay be a section in which the dehumidifying part330(the dehumidifying material331) are regenerated.

The drying flow path F10bforms a downstream section of the connection path F10, which connects the conversion flow path F10ato the nozzle820. A flow path formed by the drying air duct370, the nozzle duct810, and the nozzle820may form the drying flow path F10b.

The drying passage F10bmay be a section in which dry air with moisture removed therefrom moves.

When the drying module DM operates in the moisture absorption mode, the drying flow path F10bcommunicates with the conversion flow path F10a, and when the drying module DM operates in the regeneration mode, the drying flow path F10band the conversion flow path F10amay not communicate with each other such that the drying flow path F10band the conversion flow path F10ablock each other.

Accordingly, when air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying part330in the conversion flow path F10a, the dried air moves through the drying flow path F10b.

The dry air duct370may be fixedly coupled to an outer wall surface of the inner cabinet100, and the nozzle duct810may be provided inside the inner cabinet100.

As the dry air duct370is tightly coupled to an inner rear plate110of the inner cabinet100, a flow path may be formed between the dry air duct370and the inner cabinet100(the inner rear plate110), and such a flow path may form a part of the drying flow path F10b. A lower part of the dry air duct370communicates with the dry air outlet231of the module housing200, an upper part thereof communicates with the nozzle duct810, which connect the interior of the module housing200and the interior of the nozzle duct810for mutual communication.

As described above, after humid air in the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100flows into the conversion flow path F10a, the air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying part330and converted into dry air, and the dry air can be resupplied to the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100through the drying flow path F10b.

The regeneration path F20forms a movement path of a fluid.

The regeneration path F20forms a passage through which air and/or condensed water inside the shoes care device moves.

The regeneration path F20forms a path through which air and/or condensed water passing through the dehumidifying part330moves when the dehumidifying material331is regenerated. The regeneration path F20may be entirely or partially formed of a pipe, a hose, a tube, a duct, a housing, or a combination thereof.

Moisture generated during the regeneration process of the dehumidifying material331needs to be discharged through a separate flow path separated from the drying flow path F10b, which is a flow path through which dry air moves. Accordingly, the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention includes the regeneration path F20, and when the dehumidifying material331is regenerated, air passing through the dehumidifying part330is not ventilated to the nozzle820but moves through the regeneration path F20.

The regeneration path F20is a flow path branched from the connection path F10. The regeneration path F20may be branched from the connection path F10to form a path different from that of the drying flow path F10bof the connection path F10. The regeneration path F20is connected to the sump600.

The regeneration path F20may be a section that connects the conversion flow path F10aand the sump600.

The regeneration path F20may be a section in which humid air separated from the dehumidifying part330moves.

The condenser400according to one embodiment of the present invention forms a regeneration path F20. Moisture separated from the dehumidifying material331may be condensed after moving to the condenser400along with air moving along the regeneration path F20. In addition, condensed water condensed in the condenser400may be moved to the sump600through the regeneration path F20, collected from a lower part of the sump600, and then discharged to the drain tank70, discharged to the outside, or pressed to the steam generator700.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the drying module DM operates in the regeneration mode, the regeneration path F20communicates with the conversion flow path F10a, and when the drying module DM operates in the moisture absorption mode, the regeneration path F20and the conversion flow path F10may not communicate with each other such that the regeneration path F20and the conversion flow path F10block each other.

Accordingly, when the dehumidifying part330is regenerated in the conversion flow path F10a, humid air containing moisture separated from the dehumidifying part330moves through the regeneration path F20.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the damper350may be formed in the form of a damper valve.

The damper350may be rotatably coupled to the module housing200. The damper350may be coupled to the module housing200in a form accommodated in the module housing200.

As described above, in the module housing200, the dry air outlet231forming an inlet of the drying flow path F10bis formed as a passage of the connection path F10, and the wet air outlet232forming an inlet of the regeneration path F20is formed.

The damper350controls a movement path of air passing through the dehumidifying material331in the module housing200. Depending on the operation of the damper350, the air passing through the dehumidifying material331may move into the inner cabinet100through the nozzle820or may move into the regeneration path F20.

The damper350may be configured to open the regeneration path F20while blocking the drying flow path F10b, or to open the drying flow path F10bwhile blocking the regeneration path F20.

The damper350may be configured to selectively shield the dry air outlet231and the wet air outlet232. The damper350may be configured to selectively seal the dry air outlet231and the wet air outlet232.

The damper350may selectively block one of the dry air outlet231and the wet air outlet232. When the damper350opens the dry air outlet231while blocking the wet air outlet232, the air passing through the dehumidifying material331may move into the inner cabinet100through the nozzle820, and when the damper350opens the wet air outlet232while blocking the dry air outlet231, the air passing through the dehumidifying material331may be condensed while moving through the regeneration path F20.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the damper350may be configured to be hinge-rotatable around a hinge axis350aformed on one side. The hinge axis350aof the damper350may be parallel to the third direction (Z direction). In addition, the shoes care device1may include a damper motor351configured to rotate the damper350around the hinge axis350aof the damper350. The damper motor351may be formed as an electric motor and may be configured to rotate the damper350bidirectionally.

When the damper350opens the dry air outlet231and seals the wet air outlet232, the air inside the inner cabinet100moves along the connection path F10and is circulated by sequentially passing through the inlet203, the module housing200(the blowing part310and the dehumidifying part330, the dry air outlet231, the dry air duct370, the nozzle duct810, and the nozzle820.

When the damper350seals the dry air outlet231and opens the wet air outlet232, the air moves along the conversion flow path F10aand the regeneration path F20and is circulated by sequentially passing through the module housing200(the blowing part310, the heating part310, and the dehumidifying part330), the wet air outlet232, and the condenser400.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the controller10may control the damper motor351such that the damper350closes the dry air outlet231and opens the wet air outlet232when the heating part320is turned on. In addition, the controller10may control the damper motor351such that the damper350opens the dry air outlet231and closes the wet air outlet232when the heating part320is turned off.

Accordingly, by controlling the damper motor351by the controller10, the damper350may open the drying flow path F10band close the regeneration path F20when the heating part320is turned off, and may close the drying flow path F10band open the regeneration path F20when the heating part320is turned on.

The damper motor351may be controlled individually in each of the first management device2aand the second management device2b.

Referring toFIG.11, in the drying module A (DM1) of the first management device2a, the damper350seals the wet air outlet232and opens the dry air outlet231of the second management device2b, and in the drying module B (DM2) of the second management device2b, when the damper350opens the wet air outlet232and seals the dry air outlet231, the air in the conversion flow path F10aof the first management device2amay flow through the drying flow path F10b, and the air in the conversion flow path F10aof the second management device2bmay flow through the regeneration path F20. Furthermore, in this case, the drying module A (DM1) of the first management device2amay operate in the moisture absorption mode, and the drying module B (DM2) of the second management device2bmay operate in the regeneration mode.

In contrast, when in the drying module A (DM1) of the first management device2a, the damper350opens the wet air outlet232and seals the dry air outlet231, and in the drying module B (DM2) of the second management device2b, the damper350seals the wet air outlet232and opens the dry air outlet231, the air in the conversion flow path F10aof the first management device2amay flow along the regeneration path F20, and the air in the conversion flow path F10aof the second management device2bmay flow along the drying flow path F10b. Furthermore, in this case, the drying module A (DM1) of the first management device2amay operate in the regeneration mode, and the drying module B (DM2) of the second management device2bmay operate in the moisture absorption mode.

In both the drying module A (DM1) of the first management device2aand the drying module B (DM2) of the second management device2b, when the damper350seals the wet air outlet232and opens the dry air outlet231, both the drying module A (DM1) and the drying module B (DM2) may operate in the moisture absorption mode.

In both the drying module A (DM1) of the first management device2aand the drying module B (DM2) of the second management device2b, when the damper350seals the dry air outlet231and opens the wet air outlet232, both the drying module A (DM1) and the drying module B (DM2) may operate in the regeneration mode.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first management device2aand the second management device2bindividually include the inner cabinet100, the connection path F10, the blowing part310, and the dehumidifying part330. In addition, the shoes care device1includes the steam generator700and the steam valve710. Accordingly, the degree of the supply of steam, the degree of dehumidification by the dehumidifying part330, and the flow of air circulated along the connection path F10may be different in each of the first management device2aand the second management device2b, and the first management device2aand the second management device2bmay manage shoes under different conditions.

In addition, the first management device2aand the second management device2binclude the module housing200, the blowing part310, the heating part320, the dehumidifying part330, and the drying flow path F10b, respectively. The air and condensed water moving in the first management device2aand the air and condensed water moving in the second management device2bmove along different paths, thereby achieving accurate control intended in each of the first management device2aand the second management device2b. In this case, since the first management device2aand the second management device2bshare and use the steam generator700, the steam generator700can be efficiently utilized in the shoes care device1, and the shoes care device1can efficiently utilize the space.

In addition, as described above, when the shoes are dried in one of the first management device2aand the second management device2b, the dehumidifying part330may be regenerated in the other, and the efficient management of the shoes and efficient use of the shoes care device1can be achieved.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first management device2aand the second management device2beach include the regeneration path F20and the damper350individually.

The controller10may control the heating part320(the heater321) and the damper350to interwork with each other.

The controller10may control the damper350to open the drying flow path F10band close the regeneration path F20when the heating part320is turned off, and may control the damper350to close the drying flow path F10band open the regeneration path F20when the heating part320is turned on.

The controller10may control each component of the shoes care device1such that air flowing into the module chamber210from the accommodation space101and passing through the dehumidifying part330moves along the drying flow path F10bwhen the heating part320is turned off (when the heater321of the heating part320is turned off), and the air moves along the regeneration path F20when the heating part320is turned on (when the heater321of the heating part320is turned on).

Such control may be performed individually in each of the first management device2aand the second management device2b. Accordingly, since the movement path of air inside the module chamber210is changed depending on an operation of the heating part320, the drying of the shoes and the regeneration of the dehumidifying part330can be effectively achieved.

The controller10may control the steam valve710and the heating part320to interwork with each other.

The controller10ma control the steam valve710such that when the heating part320of the first management device2ais turned off, the valve disk715closes or opens the first valve outlet713, when the heating part320of the first management device2ais turned on, the valve disk715closes the first valve outlet713, when the heating part320of the second management device2bis turned off, the valve disk715closes or opens the second valve outlet714, and when the heating part320of the second management device2bis turned on, the valve disk715closes the second valve outlet714.

In this way, the supply of steam to the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100and the operation of the heating part320inside the module housing200may interwork with each other to effectively perform the drying of the shoes and the regeneration of the dehumidifying part330.

The shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a first sensor361and a second sensor362(seeFIG.9).

The first sensor361may be installed in the second module chamber213of the module housing200, and the second sensor362may be installed in the third module chamber214of the module housing200. The first sensor361may be configured to measure the temperature and/or humidity of the second module chamber213, and the second sensor362may measure the temperature and/or humidity of the third module chamber214.

The first sensor361measures the temperature and/or humidity of air before passing through the dehumidifying part330, and the second sensor362measures the temperature and/or humidity of air after passing through the dehumidifying part330.

The controller10may compare the temperature and/or humidity of the second module chamber213measured by the first sensor361with the temperature and/or humidity of the third module chamber214measured by the second sensor362to recognize a state and a change of the temperature and/or humidity inside the module housing, and may also check an operation state of the drying module DM.

The controller10may recognize the temperature and humidity of the second module chamber213measured by the first sensor361, and the temperature and humidity of the third module chamber214measured by the second sensor362to recognize a change in the humidity inside the module housing200. Accordingly, the degree of dehumidification by the dehumidifying part330may be checked, and the degree of regeneration of the dehumidifying part330may be checked.

In one embodiment, when the drying module DM operates in the moisture absorption mode, the controller10may control the drying module DM to stop operating in the moisture absorption mode and operate in the regeneration mode if a humidity change amount of the second module chamber213recognized by the first sensor361and a humidity change amount of the third module chamber214recognized by the second sensor362is less than or equal to a reference value.

In one embodiment, when the drying module DM operates in the regeneration mode, the controller10may control the drying module DM to stop operating in the regeneration mode if the humidity change amount of the second module chamber213recognized by the first sensor361and the humidity change amount of the third module chamber214recognized by the second sensor362is less than or equal to the reference value.

The shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention further includes a third sensor363capable of measuring the amount of moisture adsorbed to the dehumidifying material331, and the controller10may control the drying module DM to operate the regeneration mode until the amount of moisture measured by the third sensor363is less than or equal to a set value.

Specifically, the controller10may control all the heating parts320to operate until the amount of moisture measured by the third sensor363is less than or equal to the set value.

In this case, as illustrated inFIG.11, the third sensor363may include a moisture sensor installed adjacent to the dehumidifying material331to measure the amount of moisture adsorbed to the dehumidifying material331, and the type and number thereof may vary as necessary.

In this way, when the moisture adsorbed on the dehumidifying material331is sensed to exceed the reference value, the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention first regenerates all dehumidifying materials331until the moisture is less than or equal to the reference value. Accordingly, the dehumidifying material331can maintain an appropriate state for dehumidification all the time even when the shoes care device1operates to refresh the shoes.

FIG.12ais an exploded perspective view illustrating the condenser400according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG.12bis a view illustrating an inner state of the condenser400ofFIG.12a.

FIG.12cis a front view illustrating the condenser400ofFIG.12b.

The condenser400forms a part of the regeneration path F20.

The condenser400may be made of or include a material such as synthetic resin, metal, ceramic, etc. The condenser400may be configured by injection molding, press molding, etc.

The condenser400may be made of a material having excellent thermal conductivity. The condenser400may be made of a metal with excellent thermal conductivity, and can be made of a material such as aluminum, an aluminum alloy, copper, a copper alloy, etc.

The condenser400may include a condenser housing410, a flow path guide wall440, a condenser inlet450, and a condensed water outlet470. The condenser400may include a condenser communication port465.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the condenser400is disposed between the inner cabinet100and the outer cabinet20. The condenser400may be disposed between the inner rear plate110and the outer rear plate21, between the first inner side plate120and the first outer side plate22, or between the second inner side plate130and the second outer side plate23.

In the drawing in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the condenser400is illustrated to be disposed between the first inner side plate120and the first outer side plate22.

A thickness cd3of the condenser400(the size of the condenser400in the second direction (Y direction)) may be 0.5 to 1 times a distance between the first inner side plate120and the first outer side plate22. A width cd2of the condenser400(the size of the condenser400in the first direction (X direction)) and a height cd1in the vertical direction may be 10 times or more and 40 times or less of the thickness cd3of the condenser400(the size of the condenser400in the second direction (Y direction)), respectively.

The condenser400may be in close contact with the first inner side plate120and/or the first outer side plate22. That is, the condenser400may be in close contact with an outer surface of the first inner side plate120or in close contact with an inner surface of the first outer side plate22.

The first inner side plate120and/or the first outer side plate22may be made of a metal having excellent thermal conductivity. When the condenser400is closely coupled to the first inner side plate120, the first inner side plate120may be made of a metallic material having excellent thermal conductivity, and when the condenser400is closely coupled to the first outer side plate22, the first outer side plate22may be made of a metallic material having excellent thermal conductivity.

Accordingly, the water vapor moving through the condenser400may be effectively condensed.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the machine room50is provided below the inner cabinet100, and the condenser400is disposed between the inner cabinet100and the outer cabinet20. That is, the condenser400is not provided inside the machine room50and is disposed outside a restricted space of the machine room50.

In addition, the condenser400is disposed between the inner cabinet100and the outer cabinet20and can fully utilize the space between the inner cabinet100and the outer cabinet20, and may be configured to have a large area on the whole.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the condenser400may be disposed between the first inner side plate120of the inner cabinet100and the first outer side plate22of the outer cabinet20, and the dry air duct370may be disposed between the inner rear plate110of the inner cabinet100and the outer rear plate21of the outer cabinet20.

The condenser400may be formed to have a size corresponding to an area of one wall surface of the inner cabinet100(e.g., an area of the first inner side plate120), and accordingly, the condenser400may be configured to have a relatively large area.

In one embodiment, the vertical height cd1of the condenser400may be 0.5 to 1 times the vertical height h11or h12of the inner cabinet100, and the width cd2of the condenser400may be 0.5 to 1 times the width (the size in the first direction (X direction)) in the first inner side plate120of the inner cabinet100.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the vertical height of the machine room50in the shoes care device1may be formed relatively low, and the vertical heights h2of the machine room50may be formed smaller than the vertical height h11or h12of the inner cabinet100.

In this case, since the space inside the machine room50becomes relatively small, and the machine room50accommodates several components that constitute the shoes care device1, the arrangement and design of each component may be restricted. Furthermore, unlike the present invention, when the condenser400is disposed inside the machine room50, the shape and position of the condenser400may be limited, and the heat exchange efficiency of the condenser400may be reduced.

In one embodiment of the present invention, since the condenser400is disposed between the inner cabinet100and the outer cabinet20, each component can be effectively arranged even when the vertical height of the machine room50needs to be formed relatively low.

In addition, by placing the condenser400between the inner cabinet100and the outer cabinet20, the condenser400can be formed in a relatively thin and wide shape, the heat exchange area of the condenser400can be expanded, and the heat exchange between an external air of the shoes care device1and the condenser400can be easily performed. Accordingly, water vapor passing through the condenser400may be effectively condensed.

While the condenser400is disposed between the first inner side plate120and the first outer side plate22, the condenser400may be disposed to extend upwards from the module housing200. Further, the condenser400is disposed higher than the sump600disposed inside the machine room50.

Accordingly, steam in the third module chamber214of the module housing200naturally rises and flows into the condenser400, and the condensed water in the condenser400naturally descends by gravity and flows into the sump600, and when the dehumidifying material331is regenerated, the steam can be effectively condensed and discharged.

The condenser housing410forms an overall appearance of the condenser400. A condensation space420, which is a space inside the condenser400, is provided inside the condenser housing410.

The condenser inlet450forms an inlet of the condenser400through which air flows into the condenser400, and forms an inlet of the condensation space420.

The condenser inlet450is connected to and in communication with the wet air outlet232. In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the wet air outlet232and the condenser inlet450may be directly connected to each other while being disposed inside and outside based on the first inner side plate120of the inner cabinet100.

While wet air introduced into the condenser400through the condenser inlet450moves along the flow path inside the condenser400, the wet air is condensed by heat exchange and moves below the condenser400.

The condensed water outlet470forms an outlet through which the condensed water in the condenser400is discharged, and also forms an outlet of the condensation space420.

The condensed water outlet470of the condenser400is connected to the sump600, and the condensed water inside the condenser400moves to the sump600.

The condensed water outlet470may be formed in the lower end of the condenser400. That is, the condensed water outlet470may be formed in the lowest part of the condensation space420. The lower end of the condensation space420may be inclined downwardly toward the condensed water outlet470.

The condensed water outlet470is connected to the sump600. The condensed water outlet470and the sump600may be connected by a pipe, a hose, etc.

The flow path guide wall440is formed in the shape of a plate having a narrow width and a long length. The flow path guide wall440may be provided in the inside (the condensation space420) of the condenser housing410and may be formed in a plural form.

A plurality of flow path guide walls440are disposed to be spaced apart from each other to form a path through which water vapor and condensed water move. The plurality of flow path guide walls440may be disposed to cross each other.

The flow path guide wall440forms a condenser flow path430which is a path extending from the condenser inlet450to a condenser outlet460in the condensation space420. The condenser flow path430is a movement passage of air (or water) provided inside the condenser400, and connects the condenser inlet450and the condenser outlet460. In addition, the condenser flow path430is a movement passage of air (or water) provided inside the condenser400, and connects the condenser inlet450and the condensed water outlet470.

The condenser flow path430may include an introduction section431and a condensation section432.

As the plurality of flow path guide walls440are spaced apart from each other, the condensation section432may be provided between the flow path guide walls440.

The condensation section432may be formed in a zigzag shape extending from the uppermost side of the condensation space420to the lower side.

In one embodiment of the present invention, an angle formed by the flow path guide wall440forming the condensation section432with a horizontal plane may be 1 to 10°. The flow path guide wall440constituting the condensation section432is formed substantially along the first direction (X direction), and may be disposed to be inclined upwards or downwards along the first direction (X direction).

In one embodiment of the present invention, the length of the flow path guide wall440constituting the condensation section432may be 50 to 400 mm, the width of the flow path guide wall440may be 5 to 20 mm, and an interval between the flow path guide walls440may be 10 to 50 mm.

In the arrangement explained above, the contact area and contact time between the steam and the condenser400can be increased while the water vapor moves along the zigzag-shaped condensation section432in the condensation space420, and the heat exchange between the water vapor and condenser400and the condensation of the water vapor can be effectively performed.

In addition, by inclinedly forming the flow path guide wall440, the condensed water formed in the condensation space420can move downwards along the surface of the flow path guide wall440, and can move smoothly in the direction of gravity without accumulating inside the condenser400, and residual water can be effectively prevented from occurring inside the condenser400.

The introduction section431may extend upwards from the condenser inlet450to an upper start part of the condensation section432.

The condenser outlet460forms an outlet of the condenser400through which air inside the condenser400is discharged.

The condenser outlet460may be formed in the lower part of the condenser400. The condenser outlet460may be formed in a lower side of the condensation section432.

However, the condenser outlet460may be formed in an area higher than the condensed water outlet470. Accordingly, the condensed water inside the condenser400may be discharged through the condensed water outlet470, and the air inside the condenser400may be discharged through the condenser outlet460.

Meanwhile, in the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the inside of the condenser400and the inside of the module housing200may be configured to communicate with each other through the condenser outlet460.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the condenser outlet460may be formed in a position and a height corresponding to the first condensed water discharge hole233, and the condenser outlet460and the first condensed water discharge hole233may be coupled to each other.

In the air introduced into the condenser400, the condensed water moves to the sump600through the condensed water outlet470, and uncondensed air may flow back into the module housing200through the condenser outlet460.

High-temperature and humid air inside the module housing200forming the conversion flow path F10aflows into the condenser400of the regeneration path F20, the condensed water inside the condenser400moves to the sump600, the uncondensed air can be resupplied into the module housing200forming the conversion flow path F10a, and the air is condensed while being circulated in the module housing200and the condenser400.

The condenser communication port465communicates with the third module chamber214of the module housing200at a lower side of the condensation space. That is, the inside of the condenser400and the inside of the module housing200may be configured to communicate with each other through the condenser communication port465.

The condenser communication port465may be formed directly above the condensed water outlet470.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the condenser communication hole465may be formed in a position and a height corresponding to the second condensed water discharge hole234, and the condenser communication hole465and the second condensed water discharge hole234may be coupled to each other.

The condensed water inside the third module chamber214flows into the condenser400through the second condensed water discharge hole234and the condenser communication port465, and moves to the sump600through the condensed water outlet470.

The shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a condenser connection portion490.

The condenser connection portion490may form a flow path directly connecting the condenser400of the first management device2aand the condenser400of the second management device2b.

The condenser connection portion490may be formed in the form of a pipe, a hose, etc. In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the condenser400of the first management device2ais disposed on the upper side of the condenser400of the second management device2band the sump600is disposed on the lower side of the condenser400of the second management device2a, the condensed water inside the condenser400of the first management device2amay move into the condenser400of the second management device2bthrough the condenser connection portion490and then move the sump600.

For connection with the condenser connection portion490, a condenser connector491may be formed in the condenser400. The condenser connector491forms an inlet through which condensed water flows into the condenser400.

The condenser connector491may be formed adjacent to the condensation space420of the condenser400. The condenser connector491may be formed adjacent to the condensed water outlet470of the condenser400.

When the condenser400of the first management device2ais disposed above the condenser400of the second management device2band the sump600is disposed below the condenser400of the second management device2b, the condenser connection portion490may be configured to connect the condensed water outlet470of the condenser400of the first management device2aand the condenser connector491of the condenser400of the second management device2b. In this case, the condenser connector491is not formed in the condenser400of the first management device2a, or the condenser connector491of the condenser400of the first management device2amay be blocked with a separate stopper.

The condensed water inside the condenser400of the first management device2amay move into the condenser400of the second management device2bthrough the condenser connection portion490and then move to the sump600.

Accordingly, when the first management device2aand the second management device2bare arranged vertically in the shoes care device1, a flow path (such as a hose) connecting the condenser400of the second management device2band the sump600may be used as a flow path configured to discharge the condensed water of the first management device2a. Hence, the length of the flow path (hose, etc.) required for discharging the condensed water can be formed short on the whole, and only the condenser400of the second management device2bmay be directly connected to the sump600to discharge the condensed water of all the condensers400. As a result, since an overall coupling structure can be simplified, which makes it easy to assemble and maintain the shoes care device1, and the condensed water may be easily discharged.

The sump600is configured to have a structure of a container capable of accommodating and storing water. The sump600is configured to accommodate the condensed water generated in the shoes care device1therein. The sump600is configured to accommodate the condensed water condensed by the condenser400.

The sump600may be positioned below the dehumidifying agent. The sump600may be positioned below the module housing200.

The sump600may be positioned in the machine room50, and formed at a lowermost portion of the shoes care device1.

The air introduced into the inside of the module housing200from the inner cabinet100may contain relatively much moisture in a process of refreshing the shoes, and some of the air introduced into the module chamber210of the module housing200may be condensed inside the module housing200. Further, the condensed water inside the inner cabinet100may be suctioned into the inside of the module housing200jointly in addition to the air. In this case, the condensed water may be introduced into the inside of the condenser400through the first condensed water discharge hole233and/or the second condensed water discharge hole234while flowing along the bottom surface of the module housing200, and thereafter, moved and collected to the sump600through the condensed water outlet470, and then discharged to the drain tank70or discharged to the outside or pressure-fed to the steam generator700.

As such, the shoes care device1according to the embodiment may form a shoes care device1in which the condensed water is easily managed and discharged.

The inner cabinet100may be configured in various shapes and structures within a range in which the shoes are positioned in the accommodation space101.

The machine room50may be positioned below the inner cabinet100(inside the cabinet).

Steam which is supplied to the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100has a property to ascend. In the shoes care device1according to the embodiment of the present invention, the machine room50I positioned below the inner cabinet100, and as a result, the steam may naturally move to the inner cabinet100from the machine room50, i.e., upward, and the steam may be smoothly supplied.

In the shoes care device1according to the embodiment of the present invention, an effective shoes care device may be configured in which zeolite effective for dehumidification, deodorization, and humidification is placed inside the module housing200, air passing through the zeolite is circulated in a connection path F10while being re-introduced into the inside of the inner cabinet100, and further, the condensed water is discharged through a regeneration path F20at the time of regenerating the zeolite.

FIG.13is a cross-sectional view illustrating a first module chamber of a module housing in the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The blowing part310forms a part of the connection path F10. The blowing part310is configured to generate an air flow in the connection path F10.

The blowing part310may include the blowing fan313, a blowing housing311, and a blowing motor314.

The blowing fan313may be configured to rotate around a rotation axis313ain the third direction (Z direction) perpendicular to the first direction (X direction). The blowing motor314of the blowing part310rotates the blowing fan313.

The blowing housing311is configured to accommodate the blowing fan313. The blowing housing311may have a substantially round shape around the rotation axis313aof the blowing fan313. The blowing housing311may be formed in a circular shape or a spiral shape around the rotation axis313aof the blowing fan313.

An inlet311aof the blowing part310is formed on a bottom surface of the blowing housing311, and air flows into the blowing housing311below the bottom surface of the blowing housing311.

The size of the blowing housing311in the horizontal direction may be formed larger than the size of the blowing housing311in the vertical direction. The size of the blowing housing311in the horizontal direction may be made more than twice the size of the blowing housing311in the vertical direction.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the blowing fan313rotates around a vertical rotation axis to allow the module housing200to have a relatively low vertical height, the diameter of the blowing housing311and the diameter of the blowing fan313can be formed sufficiently large, and the flow rate of air transported by the blowing part310can be sufficiently increased.

The blowing housing311may communicate with the first module chamber212on the rotating axis313aof the blowing fan313, and the edge thereof may be connected to and communicate with the blowing duct312. The blowing duct312forms an outlet311bof the blowing part310.

Accordingly, the air below the blowing housing311in the first module chamber212moves upwards near the rotation axis313aof the blowing fan313and flows into the blowing housing311, and the air inside the blowing housing311is pressurized to the edge of the blowing housing311depending on the rotation of the blowing fan313and moves along the circumferential direction of the blowing housing311toward the blowing duct312.

The blowing housing311includes the blowing duct312forming the outlet311bof the blowing housing311. The blowing duct312may extend in a horizontal direction from the blowing housing311. The blowing duct312may be formed substantially along the second direction (Y direction). The blowing duct312may extend to the second module chamber213, and all air discharged from the blowing part310through the blowing duct312may move to the second module chamber213.

The blowing housing311and the blowing duct312may form a spiral passage around the rotating axis313aof the blowing fan313together such that, when the blowing fan313rotates, the air inside the blowing housing311naturally moves to the blowing duct312.

Along the rotation direction of the blowing fan313, the distance in the radial direction from the rotation axis313aof the blowing fan313may be sequentially increased from the blowing housing311to the blowing duct312. In one embodiment, as illustrated inFIG.9, the distance from the rotation axis313aof the blowing fan313to the outer edges of the blowing housing311and the blowing duct312may be configured to increase sequentially in the clock direction.

In addition, the second module chamber213may be configured to extend from an end of the blowing duct312.

In addition, the direction of sequentially connecting the first module chamber212, the second module chamber213, the third module chamber214and the dry air outlet231may be configured to correspond to the direction of the movement of air around the rotation axis of the blowing fan313in the blowing housing311.

Based onFIG.9, the rotation direction of the blowing fan313may be configured to be clockwise, the distance from the rotation axis313aof the blowing fan313to the outer edges of the blowing housing311and the blowing duct312may be configured to sequentially increase in the clockwise direction and have a spiral form, and the direction of sequentially connecting the first module chamber212, the second module chamber213, the third module chamber214and the dry air outlet231may be configured to be clockwise.

Accordingly, the air passing through the blowing housing311and the blowing fan313may move in the clockwise direction inside the module housing200toward the dry air outlet231or the wet air outlet232, and the air may move naturally along the formation direction of the flow path (the convention flow path F10a) inside the module housing200.

In addition, by performing the blowing part310and the blowing duct312as described above, the flow rate of the air supplied to the third module chamber214can be stably secured, and sufficient air can be supplied to the dehumidifying part330.

In addition, while the air moving through the third module chamber214smoothly passes through the dehumidifying part330, a flow path resistance of the air passing through the dehumidifying part330can be prevented from unnecessarily increasing.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the blowing part310may be spaced apart from the bottom of the first module chamber212such that air in the first module chamber212flows into the blowing part310from the lower side of the first module chamber212. Accordingly, even if condensed water is generated inside the first module chamber212, the condensed water can move along the bottom surface of the first module chamber212and be discharged to the outside of the module housing200, and the residual water can be prevented or minimized in the blowing part310.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the direction of sequentially connecting the first module chamber212, the second module chamber213, the third module chamber214and the dry air outlet231may correspond to the direction of movement of air around the rotation axis of the blowing fan313in the blowing housing311. Accordingly, the air introduced into the blowing housing311can naturally move into the module housing200in a predetermined direction from the blowing housing311to the second module chamber213, the third module chamber214and the dry air outlet231with respect to the rotation axis of the blowing fan313. Accordingly, a smooth air flow may be achieved in the module housing200, and an unintentional increase in flow resistance can be prevented.

FIG.14is a perspective view illustrating a dehumidifying part and a dehumidifying material housing according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG.15is a bottom perspective view illustrating a module cover according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG.16is a cross-sectional view illustrating a part of a third module chamber of the module housing in the shoes care device1according to the present invention.

The dehumidifying part330according to one embodiment of the present invention may be configured to have a predetermined thickness and length. In one embodiment, as described above, the dehumidifying part330may be configured to have a substantially hexahedral shape.

Accordingly, the dehumidifying part330may have a predetermined length, width, and thickness.

Each of a length ZD1and a width ZD2of the dehumidifying part330may be formed longer than a thickness ZD3of the dehumidifying part330. In one embodiment, the length ZD1and the width ZD2of the dehumidifying part330be made more than twice the thickness ZD3of the dehumidifying part330. In addition, the length ZD1of the dehumidifying part330may be formed longer than the width ZD2of the dehumidifying part330.

The dehumidifying part330includes an upper surface333and a lower surface334facing each other. Here, the upper surface333of the dehumidifying part330and the lower surface334of the dehumidifying part330are opposite surfaces facing each other in the thickness direction of the dehumidifying part330.

As described above, the dehumidifying part330is provided with the plurality of dehumidification through holes332. The dehumidifying through hole332may be configured to penetrate the dehumidifying part330in a direction in which the upper surface333and the lower surface334of the dehumidifying part330are connected to each other.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the dehumidifying part330may be accommodated inside the module housing200while being accommodated in the dehumidifying material housing340.

The dehumidifying material housing340is formed in the form of a container capable of accommodating the dehumidifying part330. In a state where the dehumidifying part330is accommodated in the dehumidifying material housing340, an edge wall of the dehumidifying material housing340may be in close contact with the dehumidifying part330. Accordingly, the dehumidifying part330can be prevented from being separated inside the dehumidifying material housing340.

The dehumidifying material housing340has an upper side opened and a lower side opened. However, the lower side of the dehumidifying material housing340is provided with a support341that supports the dehumidifying part330such that the dehumidifying part330does not deviate downwards. The supports341may be disposed to cross each other in the form of a grid or a net. The gap (opening) between the supports341is formed sufficiently larger than the dehumidifying through hole332so as not to interfere with the flow of the air passing through the dehumidifying part330.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the dehumidifying part330is disposed inside the module housing200, the dehumidifying part330may be disposed so that the upper surface333and the lower surface334are inclined without being parallel to the horizontal direction.

The dehumidifying part330may be disposed in the third module chamber214in a form inclined downwardly toward the second module chamber213. That is, the upper surface333and the lower surface334of the dehumidifying part330may be disposed to be inclined downwardly toward the second module chamber213.

Since the dehumidifying part330is inclined downwardly toward the second module chamber213in the third module chamber214, the air before penetrating the dehumidifying part330is disposed in an upper space of the dehumidifying part330in the third module chamber214, and the air after penetrating the dehumidifying part330is disposed in a lower space of the dehumidifying part330in the third module chamber214. Here, the upper space of the dehumidifying part330in the third module chamber214is defined as ‘a first flow path F10aa’, and the lower space of the dehumidifying part330in the third module chamber214is defined as ‘a second flow path F10ab.

In addition, since the dehumidifying part330is disposed to be inclined in the third module chamber214, the dehumidifying through hole332is also disposed to be inclined.

A cover partition wall242may be formed in the module cover202.

The cover partition wall242is formed in a plate shape extending downwards from the edge of the dehumidifying material exit240. The cover partition wall242may be formed in a substantially triangular plate shape.

The cover partition wall242may be configured such that a lower edge thereof is inclined downwards from the third module chamber214to the second module chamber213. A pair of cover partition walls242may be provided to be spaced apart from each other in the left-right direction. The distance between the pair of cover partition walls242may be configured to correspond to the length of the dehumidifying part330.

A lower locking portion243may be formed in a lower edge of the cover partition wall242and a front edge of the cover partition wall242in the first direction (X direction), and an upper locking portion342may be formed in an upper edge of the dehumidifying material housing340to get settled and locked in an upper side of the lower locking portion243. Accordingly, when the dehumidifying material housing340is settled in the cover partition wall242in a state where the dehumidifying part330is accommodated in the dehumidifying material housing340, the upper locking portion342of the dehumidifying material housing340is settled and assembled in an upper side of the lower locking portion243of the cover partition wall242.

In addition, in this case, the cover partition wall242may block direct communication between the first flow path F10aaand the second flow path F10abwhile the lower edge thereof is in close contact with the upper edge of the dehumidifying part330.

By providing the cover partition wall242in the module cover202, the air in the first flow path F10aamay pass through the dehumidifying part330over the entire area of the dehumidifying part330and move to the second flow path F10ab. In addition, a plurality of dehumidifying through holes332penetrating the dehumidifying part330in the thickness direction may be formed in the dehumidifying part330, thereby increasing the contact area between the air passing through the third module chamber214and the dehumidifying material331.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the dehumidifying part330is not disposed parallel to the horizontal direction and is inclined downwardly toward the second module chamber213. Comparing this with the case where the dehumidifying part330is disposed horizontally, the size of the upper surface of the dehumidifying part330may be formed larger, and the entire volume of the dehumidifying part330may be increased. Accordingly, the amount of dehumidification of air by the dehumidifying part330may be increased.

As described above, as the dehumidifying part330is disposed to be inclined, the direction from the first flow path F10aato the second flow path F10abthrough the dehumidifying part330is configured not to be vertical but to be inclined. A rapid change in the direction of air in a path through which the air moves to the second module chamber213, the first flow path F10aa, and the second flow path F10abcan be reduced to achieve a smooth movement of air.

Accordingly, the natural movement of air moving through the dehumidifying part330can be achieved, and an unnecessary flow path resistance can be minimized in the third module chamber214.

In addition, while the air of the second module chamber213moves from the first flow path F10aato the second flow path F10ab, moisture (small droplets or condensed water) may enter or occur in the third module chamber214. The bottom surface of the dehumidifying part330may be naturally separated from the bottom of the third module chamber214, and the air inside the third module chamber214may move downwards through the dehumidifying part330from the upper side of the third module chamber214. Accordingly, the small droplets or the condensed water can move along the bottom surface of the third module chamber214without remaining or seeping into the dehumidifying part330, and can be easily discharged toward the condenser400.

In one embodiment, the dehumidifying part330may have a constant cross-section along the second direction (Y direction).

In another embodiment, the dehumidifying part330may be formed in a form where the thickness thereof is deformed along the second direction (Y direction).

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first module chamber212and the second module chamber213are formed in front of the third module chamber214with respect to the first direction (X direction). That is, when the longitudinal direction of the dehumidifying part330is formed along the second direction (Y direction), the first module chamber212or the second module chamber213does not interfere with securing the length of the third module chamber214, and the blowing part310or the heating part320does not interfere with securing the length of the dehumidifying part330. Accordingly, a total length ZD1of the dehumidifying part330may be formed longer than the length of each of the blowing part310and the heating part320with respect to the second direction (Y direction).

Accordingly, the length of the dehumidifying part330can be secured sufficiently long, the entire volume of the dehumidifying part330can be formed relatively large, and the dehumidifying amount per unit time of the dehumidifying part330can be improved.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the length ZD1of the dehumidifying part330may be longer than ½ of the length of each of the inner cabinet100and the module housing200with respect to the second direction (Y direction).

The dehumidifying part330may be spaced apart from the bottom of the third module chamber214so that the air inside the third module chamber214moves downwards through the dehumidifying part330from the upper side of the third module chamber214. Since the dehumidifying part330is spaced apart from the bottom of the third module chamber214, the air inside the third module chamber214can smoothly pass through the dehumidifying part330, and the condensed water generated by penetrating the dehumidifying part330moves along the bottom surface of the third module chamber214and can be discharged outside the module housing200.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the dehumidifying part330provided in the third module chamber214may be disposed to be inclined. The dehumidifying part330may be disposed to be inclined downwardly toward the second module chamber213. Accordingly, when the air moves from the second module chamber213to the third module chamber214, the air can easily pass through the dehumidifying part330. In addition, compared to the case where the dehumidifying part330is horizontally arranged, the area or volume of the dehumidifying part330can be further expanded, and the dehumidifying amount per unit time of the dehumidifying part330can be improved.

FIG.17is a perspective view illustrating a steam separator according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG.18ais a cross-sectional view illustrating a part of a separating inlet of a steam separator in the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG.18bis a cross-sectional view illustrating a part of a separating connector of the steam separator in the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include the steam separator720installed on the steam inlet204.

Most of the steam supplied from the steam generator700to the accommodation space101of the inner cabinet100is in a gaseous state, but the stream can be condensed during the movement to generate condensed water in a liquid state.

As described above, measures are needed to prevent moisture from leaving at an unintended part inside the shoes care device1.

This is applicable to the flow path through which steam is supplied, and the condensed water in the steam needs to be prevented from being adsorbed and remaining on an inner surface of the flow path through which steam is supplied.

In addition, even if the condensed water in steam is supplied to the inside of the inner cabinet100without change, since the condensed water is not supplied to the shoes in the form of steam, it is difficult to properly perform the management on the shoes (sterilization treatment by high-temperature steam, swelling of shoe materials, etc.).

Therefore, preferably, the condensed water in the steam is removed through the steam separator720installed in the steam inlet204before the condensed water in the steam flows into the steam inlet204.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the steam separator720may include a separating base721, the separating connector722, the separating inlet723, and a separating outlet724.

The separating base721is formed in a housing shape forming a predetermined inner space721a. The separating base721may have an inner area relatively larger than the hole formed by the steam inlet204in a plan view, and the separating base721may be fixed to the module housing200while covering the steam inlet204in the lower side of the steam inlet204.

The separating inlet723forms an inlet through which steam flows into the steam separator720. The separating inlet723may be connected to the steam valve710, and the steam generated by the steam generator700may flow into the steam separator720through the separating inlet723after passing through the steam valve710. The separating inlet723may be disposed lower than the separating connector722. The separating inlet723may be formed in a shape opened vertically from the lower side of the separating base721.

The separating inlet723may have a vertical tubular shape, and an upper end thereof may be formed higher than a bottom surface721bof the separating base721. The separating inlet723may be formed to protrude upward from the bottom surface721bof the separating base721. Accordingly, even if the condensed water occurs inside the separating base721and flows to the bottom surface721bof the separating base721, the condensed water may be prevented from flowing into the separating inlet723, and all the condensed water may be discharged to the separating outlet724, as described below.

The separating connector722forms an outlet through which steam inside the steam separator720is discharged. The steam inside the steam separator720may move to the steam inlet204through the separating connector722. The separating connector722may be formed above the separating base721. The separating connector722can be formed in a form opened from the upper side of the separating base721to the upper side in the vertical direction, and can be directly connected to and communicate with the steam inlet204.

The separating outlet724forms an outlet through which condensed water inside the steam separator720is discharged. The separating outlet724is connected to the sump600, and the condensed water inside the steam separator720may move to the sump600through the separating outlet724. The separating outlet724may be disposed lower than the separating connector722. The separating outlet724may be formed in a form opened from the lower side of the separating base721to the lower side in the vertical direction.

The separating outlet724may be formed in a lower end of the bottom of the separating base721. That is, the separating outlet724may be formed at the lowest part among the bottom surfaces of the separating base721. The bottom surface of the separating base721may be inclined downwardly toward the separating outlet724. In one embodiment, the bottom surface of the separating base721may be inclined downward in the second direction (Y direction) or a direction opposite to the second direction (Y direction), and the separating outlet724may be formed on the bottom surface of the separating base721at a front end or a rear end of the second direction (Y direction).

The steam flowing into the steam separator720may be heated to a predetermined temperature, and may be above ordinary temperature (e.g., 20±5° C.). Since this steam has a strong tendency to rise, it can move naturally through the separating connector722formed upwards from the upper side of the separating base721.

Some of the steam flowing into the steam separator720may be cooled and condensed inside the separating base721, and the condensed water may flow along the bottom surface of the separating base721, and may be discharged to the outside of the steam separator720through the separating outlet724and move to the sump600.

As described above, in the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, since the steam separator720is provided with the separating connector722and the separating outlet724separately, when the steam and condensed water are present together, each of them can move through an individual path.

In addition, the separating connector722is formed in the upper side of the steam separator720, while the separating outlet724is formed in the lower side of the steam separator720. Accordingly, according to the properties of the steam and the condensed water, the water vapor and condensed water are discharged in opposite directions, and residual water can be prevented from occurring in the flow path through which the steam is supplied.

FIG.19is a perspective view illustrating a state in which inner cabinets100aand100band the module housing200are coupled according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG.20is a perspective view illustrating the inner cabinets100aand100billustrated inFIG.19.

FIG.21is a perspective view of the inner cabinets100aand100billustrated inFIG.20when viewed from the back.

As described above, it will be understood that the ‘inner cabinet100’ described in one embodiment of the present invention means each of the ‘first inner cabinet100a’ and the ‘second inner cabinet100b’, except for a particularly limited case.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the module housing200may be detachably coupled to the inner cabinet100. The module housing200may be coupled to a lower side of the inner cabinet100while sliding in a horizontal direction. The module cover202is coupled to the lower end of the inner cabinet100so as to slide in the horizontal direction.

The module housing200may be coupled to a lower side of the inner cabinet100while moving in the first direction (X direction), and the module housing200may be separated from the inner cabinet100while moving an opposite direction to the first direction (X direction) in a state where the module housing200and the inner cabinet100are coupled to each other.

The module housing200may be coupled to the inner cabinet100while sliding in the first direction (X direction). To this end, the inner cabinet100may include sliding guides160and170, and the module housing200may include sliders260and270.

The sliders260and270are slidably moved along the formation direction of the sliding guides160and170, and the sliders260and270and the sliding guides160and170are slidably coupled to each other.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the module housing200may be formed directly under the inner cabinet100to prevent the connection path F10from being unnecessarily elongated, and air in the accommodation space101may be rapidly dehumidified by the dehumidifying part330. In addition, the inner cabinet100and the module housing200may be stably coupled to each other to form the shoes care device1with a simple structure.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the blowing part310, the heating part320, and the dehumidifying part330are accommodated together in the module chamber210inside the module housing200, and the module housing200is detachably coupled to the lower side of the inner cabinet100. That is, the drying module DM is detachably coupled to the lower side of the inner cabinet100. The drying module A (DM1) of the first management device2ais detachably coupled to a lower side of the first inner cabinet100a, and the drying module B (DM2) of the second management device2bis detachably coupled to a lower side of the second inner cabinet100b.

In the module housing200, the module case201may be formed by injection molding, and the module case201may be integrally formed. The air inside the inner cabinet100moves to the module chamber210of the module housing200, and the blowing part310, the heating part320, and the dehumidifying part330, which are the main means for drying the air inside the inner cabinet100and the main means for regenerating the dehumidifying part330, are disposed together in the module chamber210of the module housing200. Accordingly, the condensed water generated inside the inner cabinet100may flow into the module chamber210inside the module housing200, and the condensed water generated through the blowing part310, the heating part320, and/or the dehumidifying part330can be effective prevented from leaking from the module housing200.

In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the shoes care device1can be provided with a structure capable of easily managing and replacing the module housing200and the components accommodated therein.

Unlike one embodiment of the present invention, when the blowing part310, the heating part320, and the dehumidifying part330are accommodated in separate chambers physically separated from each other, and the chambers are coupled to each other, a potential leak at the coupling part of each chamber may not be excluded, and the coupling with the inner cabinet100may be cumbersome.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the module housing200is coupled to the lower side of the inner cabinet100while sliding in the horizontal direction. Accordingly, when the module housing200is coupled to or separated from the lower side of the inner cabinet100, there is no need to invade other spaces of the inner cabinet100or the machine room50, and assembly and separation are facilitated. Further, there is no need to have a separate space for coupling or separation of the module housing200inside the inner cabinet100or inside the machine room50. Furthermore, an increase in the vertical height of the machine room50can be prevented by the module housing200.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the module chamber210of the module housing200includes a first module chamber212accommodating the blowing part310, a second module chamber213accommodating the heating part320, and a third module chamber214accommodating the dehumidifying part330. The first module chamber212, the second module chamber213, and the third module chamber214are formed at different positions in a plan view. Therefore, the shoes care device1can be formed which has a structure capable of minimizing the vertical height of the module housing200and securing the space in the inner cabinet100and/or the machine room50.

FIG.22ais a front view illustrating the inner cabinets100aand100billustrated inFIG.20, andFIG.22bis a rear view illustrating the inner cabinets100aand100billustrated inFIG.20.

FIG.25ais a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a molds IM1and IM2used in manufacturing the inner cabinets100aand100baccording to one embodiment of the present invention, andFIG.25bis a schematic view illustrating a state in which the molds IM1and IM2ofFIG.25ais closed.

FIG.26is a side view illustrating a state in which the inner cabinets100aand100b, the module housing200, and a drying air duct370are separated from each other in the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG.27ais a side view illustrating the module cover202according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG.27bis a cross-sectional view illustrating the inner cabinets100aand100baccording to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG.28ais a cross-sectional perspective view of a part of the shores care device1before the coupling of the module housing200and the inner cabinet100is completed, andFIG.28bis a cross-sectional perspective view of a part of the shores care device1where the coupling of the module housing200and the inner cabinet100is completed.

FIG.29is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the inner cabinet100and the module housing200are coupled to each other in the shores care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The sliding guides160and170are formed in the first direction (X direction) as the horizontal direction. The sliding guides160and170may be formed integrally with the inner cabinet100. In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the inner cabinet100may be formed by injection molding, and the inner cabinet100including the sliding guides160and170may be integrally formed by injection molding.

For injection molding of an injection-molded article with an undercut, when separating the injection-molded article from the mold, the injection-molded article may be elastically deformed and separated, a plurality of divided molds moving in different directions may be included, or a sliding core may be provided in the mold.

When the inner cabinet100is integrally molded by injection molding, when the undercut (an outer undercut or an inner undercut) is formed in the structure of the inner cabinet100, manufacturing costs may increase or injection molding may be difficult.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the inner cabinet100has a structure having no undercut or a structure with a minimized undercut structure. Accordingly, the inner cabinet100can be easily manufactured by injection molding, and further, the inner cabinet100aof the first management device2aand the inner cabinet100bof the second management device2bcan be integrally formed.

When the inner cabinets100aand100baccording to one embodiment of the present invention are manufactured by injection molding, a first mold IM1having a shape corresponding to outer surfaces of the inner cabinets100aand100band a second mold IM2having a shape corresponding to inner surfaces of the inner cabinets100aand100bmay be used.

The first mold IM1and the second mold IM2are closed, and then a molding material is supplied to a cavity CV between the first mold IM1and the second mold IM2and is injection-molded. Then, the injection-molded article (the inner cabinet100) can be separated from the first mold IM1and the second mold IM2while opening the first mold IM1and the second mold IM2.

Since the inner cabinets100aand100bhave a main opening140opened in the first direction (X direction), the first mold IM1and the second mold IM2may be moved relative to each other in a direction parallel to the first direction (X direction).

Since the sliding guides160and170are formed in the inner cabinet100in the first direction (X direction), which is a formation direction of the main opening140, the undercut can be excluded when the sliding guides160and170are formed. Accordingly, the sliding guide100may be easily formed in an injection-molded manner, and the first inner cabinet100aof the first management device2aand the second inner cabinet100bof the second management device2bmay be integrally formed (seeFIG.20).

As shown in the drawing according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the sliders260and270are formed integrally with the module cover202, since the module cover202is located above the module case201, the inner cabinet100and the module housing200may be more easily and stably coupled. In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the module cover202may be formed by injection molding, and the module cover202including the sliders260and270may be integrally formed by injection molding.

The sliders260and270may be formed on both left and right edges of the module cover202with respect to the first direction (X direction), respectively. That is, a pair of sliders260and270may be provided in the module cover202. The slider260formed on the left side of the module cover202and the slider270formed on the right side of the module cover202can be symmetrical to each other with respect to the reference plane RP.

The sliding guides160and170may be formed on left and right sides in the first direction (X direction) below the inner cabinet100. That is, a pair of sliding guides160and170may be provided in the inner cabinet100. In this case, the sliding guide160formed on the left side of the inner cabinet100and the sliding guide170formed on the right side of the inner cabinet100may be symmetrical to each other with respect to the reference plane RP.

The sliding guides160and170may be formed to extend from the rear to the front side of the inner cabinet100. The sliding guides160and170may include lower rails161and171and upper rails162and172.

The lower rails161and171are formed in a form parallel to or upwardly inclined along the first direction (X direction). The lower rails161and171may have a straight line shape.

The upper rails162and172are located above the lower rails161and171and are inclined downwards in the first direction (X direction). The upper rails162and172may have a straight line shape.

As the lower rails161and171and the upper rails162and172are formed in this way, the undercut can be excluded when the lower rails161and171and the upper rails162and172are molded, and the sliding guides160and170may easily injection-molding the integrally formed inner cabinet100.

The sliding guides160and170in which the lower rails161and171and the upper rails162and172are combined, may have a tapered shape in which the vertical width thereof gets narrow toward the front side in the first direction (X direction). This structure of the sliding guides160and170makes it easier to open the mold IM1and IM2and separate the injection-molded article (the inner cabinet100) from the mold IM1and IM2when the inner cabinet100is molded by injection molding.

When the sliding guides160and170are formed on the left and right sides under the inner cabinet100in the first direction (X direction), respectively, as described above, the sliders260and270are also formed on the left and right sides of the module housing200in the first direction (X direction), respectively.

The sliders260and270may be formed integrally with the module cover202, and in this case, the sliders260and270may be formed to extend from the rear to the front of the module cover202. The sliders260and270is configured to include lower sliders261and271and upper sliders262and272.

The sliders260and270in which the lower sliders261and271and the upper sliders262and272are combined may have a tapered shape in which the vertical width thereof gets narrow toward the front side in the first direction (X direction).

The lower sliders261and271may be formed parallel to the lower rails161and171. The lower sliders261and271may have a straight line shape. The lower sliders261and271may be in contact with the upper sides of the lower rails161and171and may slide in the first direction (X direction) or a direction opposite to the first direction (X direction).

The upper sliders262and272may be formed parallel to the upper rails162and172. The upper sliders262and272may have a straight line shape. When the module housing200including the module cover202moves to the frontmost of the first direction (X direction) and when the coupling of the inner cabinet100and the module housing200is completed, the upper sliders262and272are in contact with the lower side of the upper rails162and172. That is, before the coupling is completed by locating the module housing200behind the inner cabinet100, the upper sliders262and272are spaced apart from the upper rails162and172.

The sliders260and270are slidably coupled along the sliding guides160and170, and when the module housing200is completely coupled to the inner cabinet100, the module cover202completely shields the lower opening150of the inner cabinet100.

As described above, in one inner cabinet100, a pair of sliding guides160and170may be provided and formed on both left and right sides of the inner cabinet100. In this case, the pair of sliding guides160and170may be divided into a first sliding guide160and a second sliding guide170.

The first sliding guide160may be formed in a lower end of the first inner side plate120in the first direction (X direction). The second sliding guide170may be formed in a lower end of the second inner side plate130in the first direction (X direction).

In addition, the lower opening150of the inner cabinet100has a hole shape opened between the first sliding guide160and the second sliding guide170.

In addition, as described above, a pair of sliders260and270may be provided and formed on both left and right sides of the module housing200(the module cover202). In this case, the pair of sliders260and270may be divided into a first slider260and a second slider270.

The first sliding guide160and the second sliding guide170are symmetrical with respect to the reference plane RP, and the first slider260and the second slider270are symmetrical with respect to the reference plane RP.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the inner cabinets100aand100band the module housing200are coupled, if the module housing200moves to the frontmost part in the first direction (X direction), the upper rails162and172and the upper sliders262and272come into contact with each other, and the upper rails162and172serve as stoppers. Therefore, with the movement of the module housing200in the first direction (X direction), stable assembly between the module housing200and the inner cabinet100is achieved, and vertical and horizontal gaps between the module housing200and the inner cabinet100are effectively prevented.

Each of the sliding guides160and170and the sliders260and270is provided in pairs and is symmetrically formed on both left and right sides of the inner cabinet100with respect to the first direction (X direction), thereby stably and easily coupling and separation of the module housing200and the inner cabinet100.

The inner cabinet100includes a front frame180and a fixing guide181. The front frame180and the fixing guide181may be formed integrally with the inner cabinet100.

The front frame180is formed in the inner cabinet100ahead in the first direction (X direction). The front frame180may be bent outwards from the front end of the inner cabinet100with respect to the first direction (X direction). The front frame180may form a surface orthogonal to the first direction (X direction). The front surface of the front frame180may be orthogonal to the first direction (X direction).

The front frame180is configured to shield the front end of the module housing200with respect to the first direction (X direction).

The front frame180connects a front end of the first inner side plate120and a front end of the second inner side plate130to each other. The front frame180connects a lower side of the front end of the first inner side plate120and a lower side of the front end of the second inner side plate130to each other. The front frame180may be formed along the entire frame of the inner cabinet100ahead in the first direction (X direction), and the area surrounded by the front frame180corresponds to the main opening140.

The inner cabinet100aof the first management device2aand the inner cabinet100bof the second management device2bare connected to each of front frames180. When the first inner cabinet100aand the second inner cabinet100bare integrally formed by injection molding, the front frame180of the first inner cabinet100aand the front frame180of the second inner cabinet100bare formed integrally with each other.

The front frame180of the second inner cabinet100bmay be formed integrally with the first wall51.
The fixing guide181is formed on a rear surface of the front frame180with respect to the first direction (X direction). The fixing guide181may protrude to the opposite side of the first direction (X direction). The fixing guide181may be formed in a shape extending in the second direction (Y direction). The fixing guide181may have a constant cross-section in the second direction (Y direction).

The module cover202includes a fixing rib280.

The fixing rib280may protrude from the front end of the module cover202in the first direction (X direction) to the first direction (X direction). Further, the fixing rib280may be formed to extend in the second direction (Y direction). The fixing rib280may have a constant cross-section in the second direction (Y direction).

The fixing guide181and the fixing rib280may be engaged with each other. When one of the fixing guide181and the fixing rib280is formed in a protrusion shape, the other may be formed in a groove shape into which the protrusion is inserted. When the fixing rib280is formed in a protrusion shape protruding in the first direction (X direction), the fixing guide181may be formed in a groove shape that is concave in the first direction (X direction), and the fixing rib280may be inserted into the fixing guide181and be coupled to each other.

In one embodiment of the present invention, when the sliders260and270of the module housing200move in the first direction (X direction) along the sliding guides160and170of the inner cabinet100, and the coupling of the module housing200and the inner cabinet100is completed, the coupling the fixing rib280and the fixing guide181may are made to be completed.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the door30is opened, the inner cabinet100is exposed from the frontmost part of the front frame180, and there is no need to form any division line (e.g., a division line where the inner cabinets100are coupled to each other) in the front frame180. Accordingly, the shoes care device1can be form which is a structurally stable and has excellent aesthetics.

The inner cabinet100includes an inner upper plate115forming a ceiling.

The inner cabinet100bof the second management device2bmay include the inner upper plate115which forms the ceiling and is connected to the front frame180, where a front part thereof in the first direction (X direction) forms an upwardly inclined surface.

The inner upper plate115of the inner cabinet100may include a first region115aand a second region115b. In each of the inner cabinet100aof the first management device2aand the inner cabinet100bof the second management device2b, the inner upper plate115may include the first region115aand the second region115b.

In the first direction (X direction), the first region115aforms a relatively rear part and a middle part, and the second region115bforms a relatively front part.

The first region115aforms a flat surface. The first region115amay form a substantial part of the inner upper plate115.

In one embodiment, the first region115amay be parallel to the horizontal direction.

In another embodiment, the first region115amay be inclined upwards in the first direction (X direction). The first region115amay be formed smaller than an inclination angle formed by the second region115band inclined upwards in the first direction (X direction).

The second region115bextends ahead from the front of the first region115awith respect to the first direction (X direction). The second region115bforms a surface upwardly inclined in the first direction (X direction) and forms a region connected to the front frame180.

The second region115bof the second management device2bmay have a greater inclination angle formed by a horizontal surface than the second region115bof the first management device2a.

Accordingly, even if the width of the front frame180is not increased when viewed from the front, a space in which the module housing200is coupled to the lower side of the inner cabinet100can be secured in the first management device2a.

In addition, the structure of the inner upper plate115including the first region115aand the second region115bdoes not act as an undercut when the inner cabinet100is molded by injection molding, and is easily used to open the molds IM1and IM2and separate the injection-molded article (the inner cabinet100) from the molds IM1and IM2).

The front frame180of the first inner cabinet100amay be connected to the inner upper plate115of the second inner cabinet100b. The front frame180of the first inner cabinet100aand the inner upper plate115of the second inner cabinet100bmay be connected to each other in the entire section in the second direction (Y direction).

The first inner side plate120may extend downwards from one end of the inner upper plate115, and the second inner side plate130may extend downwards from the other end of the inner upper plate115.

In one embodiment, the first inner side plate120and the second inner side plate130may be parallel to each other in the first direction (X direction).

In another embodiment, the first inner side plate120and the second inner side plate130may be inclined in a direction moving away from each other along the first direction (X). In one embodiment, an angle formed between the first inner side plate120and a vertical surface and an angle formed between the second inner side plate130and the vertical surface may be 5 degrees or less, respectively.

Each of the first inner side plate120and the second inner side plate130includes a shelf holder910protruding inwards from the inner side and formed in the first direction (X direction).

The shelf holder910may be formed such that the vertical width ht becomes narrower toward the first direction (X direction).

The shelf holder910formed on the first inner side plate120and the shelf holder910formed on the second inner side plate130are formed integrally with the inner cabinet100.

Since the shelf holder910is formed parallel to the first direction (X direction) and the vertical widths ht thereof becomes narrower toward the first direction (X direction), the shelf holder910does not act as an undercut when the inner cabinet100is injection-molded, this makes it easy to open the molds IM1and IM2and separate the inner cabinet100from the molds IM1and IM2.

As described above, the first management device2aand the second management device2bmay be vertically disposed, and in this case, the first inner cabinet100aand the second inner cabinet100bmay be formed integrally with each other. Accordingly, no separate process to couple the first inner cabinet100aand the second inner cabinet100bis required, the sense of unity between the first inner cabinet100aand the second inner cabinet100bcan be improved, and the overall aesthetics and productivity of the shoes care device1can be improved.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the inner cabinet100of the first management device2ais disposed above the inner cabinet100of the second management device2b. The hoes care device1may be formed where the inner cabinet100and the module housing200of the first management device2a, and the inner cabinet100and the module housing200of the second management device2bare arranged in order from top to bottom, and the shoes care device1may be formed which can utilize a space in the vertical direction. In this case, the module housing200is coupled to a lower side of the inner cabinet100while sliding in the first direction (X direction). In other words, the module housing200of the first management device2ais slidably coupled between the first inner cabinet100aand the second inner cabinet100b, and the module housing200of the second management device2bis slidably coupled to the lower end of the second inner cabinet100b.

The structure of coupling the inner cabinet100and the module housing200allows a plurality of inner cabinets100to be integrally formed by injection molding, and allows a stable coupling between the inner cabinet100and the module housing200without wasting a space.

As the module housing200slides in the first direction (X direction) and is coupled to the inner cabinet100, the inner cabinet100and the module housing200can be easily and stably coupled to each other. In addition, when the inner cabinet100or its internal components need to be repaired or replaced, the module housing200can be easily separated from the inner cabinet100by moving the module housing200behind the first direction (X direction).

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the module cover202constituting the module housing200is provided an inlet203formed through which air of the accommodation space101is sucked, and the inner cabinet100includes a lower opening150formed by opening an upper part thereof. When the module housing200is coupled to the inner cabinet100, the module cover202is formed to close the lower opening150. That is, the module cover202of the module housing200forms a bottom surface of the inner cabinet100.

When a complex structure is required on the bottom of the inner cabinet100, unlike the embodiment of the present invention, assuming that the entire inner cabinet100including the bottom of the inner cabinet100is formed by injection molding, manufacturing costs may increase or manufacturing thereof may be difficult. This is because the structure of the bottom of the inner cabinet100and the outlet203act as undercuts. When the first inner cabinet100aand the second inner cabinet100bare arranged vertically and integrally with each other, such difficulties may be further increased.

Unlike the embodiment of the present invention, assuming that the module cover202is formed integrally with the inner cabinet100and the inner cabinet100is formed by injection molding, the molds (the first mold IM1and the second mold IM2) for manufacturing the inner cabinet100needs to mold the inner cabinet100while being closed and opened with a relatively movement in a direction in parallel with the first direction (X direction), but there is any difficulty forming what structure is formed on the bottom of the module cover202, and also forming a part of the outlet203vertically penetrating the module cover202. In particular, it is more difficult to form the inner cabinet100of the first management device2aand the inner cabinet100of the second management device2bintegrally by injection molding.

As described above, in the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, as the module cover202of the module housing200formed separately from the inner cabinet100forms the bottom surface of the inner cabinet100, the module cover202may be easily formed even when a relatively complex structure for forming a connection path is required on the lower surface of the module cover202, the inner cabinet100may also be easily formed by injection molding, and then, by coupling the module housing200to the inner cabinet100, the bottom surface of the inner cabinet100may be easily formed.

Even when the first inner cabinet100aand the second inner cabinet100bare vertically arranged and integrally formed, the inner cabinet100aand100bmay be first manufactured by injection molding and then the inner cabinet100aand100bmay be coupled to the module housing200, thereby easily forming the bottom of the inner cabinet100aand100b.

In addition, the inner upper plate115, the first inner side plate120, and the second inner side plate130are formed in the first direction (X direction), which is the formation direction of the main opening140, the sliding guides160and170formed integrally with the inner cabinets100aand100band the shelf holder910are formed in the first direction (X direction), and the inner upper plate115, the first inner side plate120, the second inner side plate130, the sliding guides160and170, and the shelf holder910may all be formed without undercut based on the first mold IM1and the second mold IM2that move relative to each other in the first direction (X direction). Accordingly, the inner cabinet100may be integrally manufactured by injection molding.

In the shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention, the inner cabinet100of the first management device2aand the inner cabinet100of the second management device2bmay be integrally formed by injection molding to form the shoes care device1with a structure advantageous for rigidity. In addition, it is possible to reduce the components necessary for manufacturing the shoes care device1and reduce material costs and manufacturing costs.

In addition, the front part of the module housing200is covered by the front frame180and the front frame180integrated with the inner cabinet100is exposed from the front when the door30is opened. Accordingly, the module housing200and the inner cabinet100can be integrally coupled to each other, and the shoes care device1with an excellent esthetic sense on the whole can be formed.

The shoes care device1according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a dry air duct370that connects the module housing200and the inner cabinet100in communication with each other. In the module cover202, the outlet203is formed in the front side in the first direction (X direction), and the dry air duct370connects the module housing200and the inner cabinet100in communication with each other in the rear side in the first direction (X direction). Accordingly, it is possible to easily form a shoes care device1with a structure in which the module housing200can be first coupled to the inner cabinet100and the dry air duct370can be coupled to the inner cabinet100and the inside of the module housing200, and air can be circulated inside the inner cabinet100and inside the module housing200.

FIG.30ais a perspective view illustrating the lower side of the inner cabinet100and the first wall51, andFIG.30bis a rear perspective view illustrating the lower side of the inner cabinet100and the first wall51.

A water tank opening54, which is a hole penetrated in the first direction (X direction), is formed in the first wall51.

Each of the water supply tank60and the drain tank70may be disposed in the water tank opening54. When the water supply tank60and the drain tank70are disposed in the water tank opening54, the water tank opening54may be shielded by the water supply tank60and the drain tank70.

The front frame180and the first wall51may form the same plane and be formed integrally with each other.

The shoes care device1may include an upper accommodation housing55a.

The upper accommodation housing55ais integrally connected to the first wall51in an edge of the water tank opening54. The upper accommodation housing55aextends behind the first wall51with respect to the first direction (X direction), and forms a water tank accommodation space55cfor accommodating the water supply tank60and the drain tank70.

The upper part of the upper accommodation housing55ais inclined downwardly toward the direction opposite to the first direction (X direction). The upper accommodation housing55ais formed to cover the upper sides of the water supply tank60and the drain tank70.

The shoes care device1includes a lower accommodation housing55b.

The lower accommodation housing55bis formed to cover the lower sides of the water supply tank60and the drain tank70. The lower accommodation housing55band the upper accommodation housing55aare coupled to form the accommodation housing55. The lower accommodation housing55bis coupled to a lower side of the upper accommodation housing55ato form the water tank accommodation space55calong with the upper accommodation housing55a.

By forming the first wall51and the upper accommodation housing55aintegrally with the front frame180of the inner cabinet100, a structurally stable and aesthetic shoes care device1can be formed, and the water supply tank60and the drain tank70can be stably coupled with the upper accommodation housing55a.

Since the upper part of the upper accommodation housing55ais inclined downwards in the direction opposite to the first direction (X direction), even if the width of the front frame180of the inner cabinet100of the second management device2bis not increased, a space in which the module housing200is coupled to the lower side of the inner cabinet100of the second management device2bmay be secured. In addition, the inner cabinet100may be easily manufactured by injection molding.

Hereinabove, a specific embodiment of the present invention is described and illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiment, and it may be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the exemplary embodiment can be variously modified and transformed to another specific embodiment without departing from the spirit and the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention will not be defined by the described embodiment, but defined by the technical spirit disclosed in the claims.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

According to the embodiment, a shoes care device having excellent productivity and use convenience can be provided.