CN111359113A - Mask storage device and control method thereof - Google Patents

Mask storage device and control method thereof Download PDF

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CN111359113A
CN111359113A CN201910783140.3A CN201910783140A CN111359113A CN 111359113 A CN111359113 A CN 111359113A CN 201910783140 A CN201910783140 A CN 201910783140A CN 111359113 A CN111359113 A CN 111359113A
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金荣俊
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Abstract

A mask storage apparatus and a control method thereof are provided. A mask storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a main body having an accommodation space for storing the mask; a cover rotatably coupled with respect to the body to seal the receiving space; and a partitioning unit provided in the main body and configured to partition the housing space into a first housing space configured to house a part of the mask and a second housing space configured to house the remaining part of the mask, wherein the partitioning unit includes a dust sensor configured in the partitioning unit and configured to detect an amount of dust in air.

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Mask storage device and control method thereof
The present invention claims priority under 35u.s.c.119 and 35u.s.c.365 from korean patent application No. 10-2018-0169637 filed on 26.12.2018, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
Technical Field
The invention relates to a mask device, a mask storage device capable of storing the mask device and a control method thereof.
Background
Generally, a Mask (Mask) is a device that shields a user's nose and mouth in order to prevent inhalation and scattering of germs, dust, and the like. The mask fits snugly against the user's face to cover the user's nose and mouth.
The mask is used to filter germs, dust, etc. contained in air flowing into the nose and mouth of a user, and to allow the filtered air to flow into the mouth and nose of the user. Air and germs, dust, and the like contained in the air pass through the main body of the mask formed by the filter, and the germs, dust, and the like are filtered by the main body of the mask.
However, foreign substances filtered through the mask are attached to the main body of the mask, and in order to reuse the mask, a cleaning operation for removing the attached foreign substances is required. Further, when cleaning is performed, if foreign matter adhering to the mask is not removed, there is a problem that the mask is contaminated with bacteria and the like. Alternatively, although the disposable mask may be used to throw away a mask contaminated with foreign substances, the disposable mask causes a problem of environmental pollution.
As an example, korean utility model laid-open publication No. 20-0354992 discloses a "mask box". According to the prior art, a mask is stored inside a mask case. In order to remove pollutants from a mask stored in a mask case, there is disclosed a technique in which a photocatalyst is provided in the mask case, and the pollutants on the mask are removed by a negative ion generated by the photocatalyst.
However, according to the prior art, although pollutants are removed from the mask by negative ions generated by the photocatalyst, there is a limit in sterilizing bacteria and the like living in the mask. Further, there is a problem that bacteria are proliferated on the inner surface of the mask due to moisture generated inside the mask by the user's breathing. Further, since the mask cannot be stably fixed inside the mask case, there is a problem that the mask is damaged inside the mask case or sterilization cannot be normally performed.
That is, there is a need to develop a mask storage device that can safely store a mask and can efficiently sterilize the mask.
Disclosure of Invention
The invention aims to provide a mask device, a mask keeping device and a control method thereof, which inform the time point of wearing a mask by judging the air pollution degree.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a mask storage device, and a control method thereof, in which a dust sensor can be effectively installed in the mask storage device.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a mask storage device, and a control method thereof, which can efficiently circulate the internal air of the mask storage device.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide a mask device, a mask storage device, and a control method thereof, which can recommend an optimal filter to be attached to a mask according to an air pollution level.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a mask device, a mask storage device, and a control method thereof, which can effectively remove bacteria, pollutants, and the like existing in a mask.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide a mask storage device, and a control method thereof, which can prevent bacteria from proliferating on a mask by improving an internal environment of the mask storage device.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide a mask storage device, and a control method thereof, which can prevent a mask stored in the mask storage device from being damaged by an impact.
A mask storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a main body having an accommodation space for storing the mask; a cover rotatably coupled with respect to the body to seal the receiving space; and a dividing part provided to the main body, and dividing the accommodating space into a first accommodating space for accommodating a part of the mask and a second accommodating space for accommodating the remaining part of the mask.
In this case, the dividing part includes a dust sensor disposed inside the dividing part and detecting an amount of dust in the air, so that it is possible to accurately measure the degree of air pollution and maximize the space utilization of the dust sensor.
The partition may protrude from an inner surface of the main body in a direction toward the mask stored in the storage space. At this time, the main body may include a sensor suction port for allowing air outside the accommodating space to flow into the interior of the dust sensor.
The dividing part is arranged on the bottom surface of the main body supporting the main body on the ground, and the sensor suction inlet is formed on the bottom surface of the main body, so that the external air can easily flow into the main body, and the sensing function of the dust sensor can be improved.
The dividing unit may further include a sterilization module for sterilizing one surface of the mask accommodated in the accommodating space.
The sterilizing module is including the bactericidal lamp that produces the bactericidal light and follow the lamp shade that the bactericidal light that the bactericidal lamp produced sees through, the bactericidal light can see through shine behind the lamp shade the one side of gauze mask.
The cover may include: a first cover disposed at one side of the main body and covering the first accommodation space; and a second cover disposed at the other side of the main body and covering the second receiving space.
In this case, either one of the first cover and the second cover includes a display for displaying an operating state of the mask storage apparatus.
The display outputs a wearing notice of the mask according to the degree of contamination measured by the dust sensor, whereby a time point at which the mask is required to be worn can be accurately informed.
Also, the partition may further include an air module for circulating air outside the accommodating space and air inside the accommodating space.
The air module may include: a fan module for forcibly sucking the outside air into the sensor suction port; an air duct in which air passing through the fan module flows; and a suction port which allows air flowing through the air duct to flow into the accommodating space.
The method for controlling a mask storage apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: detecting the dust amount of air by a dust sensor provided in the mask storage device; a step of determining an air pollution degree based on the detected dust amount; and outputting a wearing notice of the mask according to the determined air pollution degree.
In this case, the mask wearing notification may be output through a display provided in the mask storage device.
When the mask is in communication with the mask storage device, the mask wearing notification may be output through a display provided on the mask.
In addition, the method also comprises a step of judging whether the mask is worn, and if the mask is judged to be worn, the exhaust fan arranged on the mask can be driven.
If it is determined that the mask is worn, the rotation speed of the exhaust fan provided to the mask can be adjusted based on the determined air pollution level, and thus, pleasant air can be provided to the user.
When the mask is connected to the mask storage device in a communication manner, a filter to be attached to the mask is recommended by a display provided on the mask, thereby significantly improving the filtering performance of the mask.
The control method of the mask of the embodiment of the present invention may include: detecting the dust amount of air by a dust sensor provided in the mask; a step of determining an air pollution degree based on the detected dust amount; and outputting a wearing notice of the mask according to the determined air pollution degree.
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Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a mask storage device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 2 is a bottom view of the mask storage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 3 is a front view of a mask storage device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 4 is a view showing an opened state of the mask storage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 5 is a diagram showing a state in which the mask storage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention stores the mask device.
Fig. 6 is a view showing a state in which the mask device stored in the mask storage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is sterilized.
Fig. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the mask storage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 8 is a sectional view showing an internal state of the mask storage apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 9 is a block diagram showing a module configuration of the mask storage apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 10 is a block diagram showing a module structure of the mask device of the first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 11 is a sequence diagram schematically showing a method of controlling the mask storage apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 12 is a sequence diagram showing a method for controlling the mask storage apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention in detail.
Fig. 13 is a sequence diagram showing a method of controlling the mask storage apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 14 is a sequence diagram showing a method of controlling the mask device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
Detailed Description
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a mask storage device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, fig. 2 is a bottom view of the mask storage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, fig. 3 is a front view of the mask storage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, fig. 4 is a view showing an opened state of the mask storage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and fig. 5 is a view showing a state in which the mask storage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention stores the mask device.
Referring to fig. 1 to 5, the mask storage device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention can store a mask device 8 therein. The mask storage device 1 may be configured to store the mask device 8 therein. At this time, the mask device 8 may be understood as a device that covers the nose and mouth of the user and prevents foreign substances from flowing into the nose and mouth of the user.
The mask storage apparatus 1 may include a storage apparatus main body 10 and a storage apparatus cover 11 forming a main body. The storage apparatus cover 11 can selectively open or close the storage apparatus main body 10. A storage space for storing the mask device 8 may be formed inside the storage main body 10 and the storage cover 11. When the storage apparatus cover 11 is opened, the inlet cover apparatus 8 can be put into the storage space of the storage apparatus main body 10. When the mask device 8 is put into the storage space, the storage device cover 11 is closed and the mask device 8 is stored in the mask storage device 1.
In the present embodiment, the storage device body 10 is formed in a basket shape, and the mask device 8 can be stored inside the storage device body 10 formed in a basket shape. That is, the storage apparatus main body 10 may be formed to be partially recessed so that a part of the mask device 8 is inserted into the storage apparatus main body 10.
The storage apparatus main body 10 may be formed to correspond to the shape of the mask device 8 that is in close contact with the face of the user. The storage apparatus main body 10 may be formed in a semicircular shape, a fan shape, an arcuate shape, or the like. For example, the storage apparatus main body 10 may be formed so that the mask device 8 can be stored in the storage space of the storage apparatus main body 10 in a state of not being folded or overlapped.
The storage cover 11 may include one or more covers. In this embodiment, the safekeeping apparatus cover 11 may include a first cover 12 and a second cover 13.
The first cover 12 may be disposed on one side of the storage apparatus main body 10 and may be provided to be rotatable. The second cover 13 may be disposed on the other side of the storage apparatus main body 10 and may be provided to be rotatable. The first cover 12 may cover a part of the storage space of the storage lid 11. The second cover 13 may cover a remaining part of the storage space of the storage lid 11.
That is, when the first cover 12 and the second cover 13 are closed, the storage space of the storage apparatus main body 10 can be closed. In the present embodiment, the storage apparatus cover 11 has been described as including the first cover and the second cover, but the storage apparatus cover 11 may include at least one cover.
For example, the storage lid 11 includes a first lid, and the storage space of the storage lid 11 may be covered by the first lid. The storage lid 11 may include a first lid, a second lid, and a third lid, and the storage space of the storage lid 11 may be covered by the first lid, the second lid, and the third lid.
The storage apparatus main body 10 may include one or more hinges. In this embodiment, the storage apparatus main body 10 may include a first hinge 14 and a second hinge 15.
The first hinge 14 may connect one side of the storage apparatus main body 10 and one end of the first cover 12. The second hinge 15 may connect the other side of the storage apparatus main body 10 and one end of the second cover 13. The first hinge 14 allows the first lid 12 to rotate with respect to one side of the storage apparatus main body 10. The second hinge 15 allows the second lid 13 to rotate with respect to the other side of the storage apparatus main body 10.
The storage apparatus main body 10 and the storage apparatus cover 11 may include coupling ribs. In this embodiment, the coupling ribs may include a first coupling rib 108 provided on the storage apparatus main body 10, a second coupling rib 121 provided on the first cover 12, and a third coupling rib 131 provided on the second cover 13.
When the storage apparatus cover 11 shields the storage apparatus main body 10, coupling ribs provided in the storage apparatus cover 11 and the storage apparatus main body 10 may be coupled to each other. That is, when the storage apparatus cover 11 shields the storage apparatus main body 10, the second coupling rib 121 and the third coupling rib 131 are coupled to the first coupling rib 108, so that the storage space of the storage apparatus main body 10 can be sealed.
The first coupling rib 108 may be provided at an edge of the storage apparatus main body 10. The second coupling rib 121 may be provided at an edge of the first cover 12. The third coupling rib 131 may be provided at an edge of the second cover 13.
The second coupling rib 121 and the third coupling rib 131 may be inserted and fixed to the first coupling rib 108 when the storage apparatus cover 11 closes the storage apparatus main body 10. The first coupling rib 108 may be configured to correspond to the second coupling rib 121 and the third coupling rib 131.
The first coupling rib 108 may be formed by partially recessing the edge of the storage apparatus main body 10. The second coupling rib 121 may be formed by partially recessing the edge of the first cover 12. The third coupling rib 131 may be formed by partially recessing an edge of the second cover 13. The second coupling rib 121 may be coupled to a portion of the first coupling rib 108, and the third coupling rib 131 may be coupled to the remaining portion of the first coupling rib 108. In the present embodiment, the storage space of the storage apparatus main body 10 is sealed by inserting and fixing the coupling rib, but a packing member may be inserted between the storage apparatus main body 10 and the storage apparatus cover 11.
The depository lid 11 may include a display 20. The display 20 may display an operation state of the mask storage apparatus 1. The display 20 may be provided on any one of the first cover 12 and the second cover 13.
The display 20 may display the degree of contamination measured by a dust sensor described later.
A display seating groove 129 for seating the display 20 may be provided at the other of the first cover 12 and the second cover 13. In the embodiment, the case where the display 20 is disposed on the second cover 13 and the display seating groove 129 is disposed on the first cover 12 is explained.
The display 20 may be disposed at the other side end of the second cover 13. The display seating groove 129 may be disposed at the other side end portion of the first cover 12. When the safekeeping apparatus cover 11 is closed, the monitor 20 may be seated in the monitor seating groove 129. The display seating groove 129 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the display 20. In the present embodiment, since a portion of the display 20 is seated in the display seating groove 129, the display seating groove 129 is formed to correspond to a portion of the display 20.
The display seating groove 129 may be formed by recessing a portion of the first cover 12 to seat a portion of the display 20. For example, a portion of the outer surface of the first cover 12 may be recessed toward the inner surface of the first cover 12. At this time, the outer surface of the first cover 12 may be defined as a surface exposed to an external space, and the inner surface of the first cover 12 may be defined as a surface facing the accommodation space of the keeping apparatus main body 10.
A magnet member may be provided at one or more of the display seating groove 129 and the display 20. The display seating groove 129 and the display 20 may be fixed by the attractive force of the magnet member. The storage lid 11 may be opened when one or more of the first lid 12 and the second lid 13 are moved by a force greater than the attractive force of the magnet member.
The storage apparatus main body 10 may include a recess 109. The recess 109 may be understood as a space into which a user's hand is inserted to open the safekeeping apparatus cover 11 shielding the safekeeping apparatus main body 10. The concave portion 109 may be formed by recessing a part of the storage apparatus main body 10. The recess 109 may be disposed on the storage apparatus main body 10 side to which the first cover 12 or the second cover 13 is coupled. In addition, the recess 109 may be formed to be connected with the first coupling rib 108. That is, the user's hand inserted into the recess 109 can open any one of the second coupling rib 121 and the third coupling rib 131 inserted and fixed to the first coupling rib 108.
The storage apparatus main body 10 may include a contact terminal 106. The contact terminal 106 may be connected to an electric wire 9 for supplying power to the storage apparatus main body 10. In detail, the electric wire 9 includes an electric wire interface 91, and the electric wire interface 91 may be connected with the contact terminal 106. The electric wire 9 can supply power supplied from the outside to the storage apparatus main body 10.
The safekeeping apparatus main body 10 may include a terminal installation groove 107. The terminal mounting groove 107 may be formed by recessing a part of the storage apparatus main body 10. The contact terminals 106 may be located in the terminal mounting grooves 107. In this embodiment, the terminal mounting groove 107 may be formed in the bottom surface of the storage apparatus main body 10. The terminal mounting groove 107 may be formed by partially recessing the bottom surface of the storage apparatus main body 10 upward. The terminal mounting groove 107 can prevent the electric wire interface 91 connected with the contact terminal 106 from directly contacting the ground.
In detail, a part of the bottom surface of the storage apparatus main body 10 may be spaced apart from the floor surface by a constant first height H. A part of the bottom surface of the storage apparatus main body 10 may be spaced apart from the floor surface by a constant first height H, and a gap may be formed between the part of the bottom surface of the storage apparatus main body 10 and the floor surface. Further, the rest of the bottom surface of the storage apparatus main body 10 may be in contact with the floor surface. The rest of the bottom surface of the storage apparatus main body 10 can support the storage apparatus main body 10 on the floor surface.
In this embodiment, the bottom surfaces of both sides of the storage apparatus main body 10 are supported on the floor surface, and the bottom surface of the middle side of the storage apparatus main body 10 may be spaced from the floor surface by a constant first height H. The terminal mounting groove 107 may be formed in a part of the storage apparatus main body 10 spaced apart from the ground by a constant first height H. Since the contact terminal 106 and the wire interface 91 are disposed at a position spaced apart from the ground, the contact terminal 106 and the wire interface 91 can be protected from moisture and the like.
The storage apparatus main body 10 may include a dividing portion 16. The partitioning unit 16 may be formed inside the storage apparatus main body 10. The partitioning portion 16 may be formed to protrude from the inside of the storage apparatus main body 10. The partitioning unit 16 may partition the storage space of the storage apparatus main body 10 into a first storage space 104 and a second storage space 105.
The first receiving space 104 may be understood as a space for receiving a portion of the mask device 8. The second receiving space 105 may be understood as a space for receiving the remaining portion of the mask device 8. The first accommodation space 104 may be disposed between one side of the dividing portion 16 and the first cover 12. The second receiving space 105 may be disposed between the other side of the dividing portion 16 and the first cover 12.
The partitioning portion 16 may protrude from an inner surface of the storage apparatus main body 10. The dividing portion 16 may include a dividing portion body 161 forming a main body. In this embodiment, the dividing portion main body 161 may protrude from the inner surface of the storage apparatus main body 10 in a direction toward one surface of the opening of the storage apparatus main body 10. The partitioning unit main body 161 may extend from one side of the inner surface of the storage apparatus main body 10 to the other side of the inner surface of the storage apparatus main body 10. The inside of the partition body 161 may be formed to be hollow.
The dividing portion 16 may include a sterilization module 17. The sterilization module 17 can sterilize the mask device 8 stored in the storage space of the storage device body 10. In this embodiment, the sterilizing module 17 may include a sterilizing lamp that generates ultraviolet sterilizing light and a lamp cover that covers the sterilizing lamp.
The sterilization module 17 may be disposed at one side of the dividing part 16. In this embodiment, the sterilization module 17 may be disposed at one side of the partition body 161. Specifically, the sterilization module 17 may be disposed on one side of a partition main body 161, and the partition main body 161 may be disposed at a position adjacent to the mask device 8 stored in the storage device main body 10. The sterilization module 17 may sterilize a part of the mask device 8 stored in the first and second storage spaces 104 and 105. A portion of the mask device 8 sterilized by the sterilizing module 17 may be understood as a face of the mask device 8 facing the nose and mouth of the user. The structure of the sterilization module 17 is explained in detail in fig. 7.
The dividing portion 16 may include an air module 18. The air module 18 may forcibly circulate the internal air of the storage apparatus main body 10. The air module 18 sucks the internal air of the accommodating space and discharges the sucked internal air to the accommodating space. Alternatively, the air module 18 may suck air in an external space and discharge the sucked air to the accommodating space. In this embodiment, the air module 18 may be disposed inside the dividing portion 16. The air module 18 may be provided inside the partitioning unit 16 and the storage apparatus main body 10. The air module 18 may include a fan, a motor, an intake, and an exhaust. The structure of the air module 18 is illustrated in detail in fig. 7.
Next, a process of storing the mask device 8 in the mask storage device 1 will be described.
The user can protect the respiratory system from foreign matter by wearing the mask device 8. After using the mask device 8, the user can store the mask device 8 in the mask storage device 1.
The user can open the storage cover 11 from the storage main body 10 in order to store the mask device 8 in the storage main body 10. Specifically, one or more of the first cover 12 and the second cover 13 may be opened by inserting a hand of a user into a recess 109 provided in the storage apparatus main body 10. The first lid 12 and the second lid 13 are rotated by the first hinge 14 and the second hinge 15, and the storage space of the storage apparatus main body 10 can be exposed to the outside space.
The mask device 8 can be stored in the storage space of the storage device body 10. A part of the mask device 8 may be accommodated in the first accommodation space 104, and the remaining part of the mask device 8 may be accommodated in the second accommodation space 105. Further, a part of the mask unit 8 accommodated in the first accommodating space 104 and the second accommodating space 105 may be positioned above the dividing portion 16. When the mask device 8 is stored in the storage space of the storage device main body 10, the storage device cover 11 can be closed. When the storage apparatus main body 10 is shielded by the storage apparatus cover 11, the mask apparatus 8 can be stored inside the mask storage apparatus 1.
When the storage apparatus main body 10 is closed by the storage apparatus cover 11, the storage apparatus cover 11 can press the mask apparatus 8 stored in the storage space of the storage apparatus main body 10 in a direction toward the partitioning portion 16 of the storage apparatus main body 10. When the storage cover 11 presses the mask device 8 in the direction toward the divider 16, the mask device 8 can be stored in close contact with the inside of the mask storage device 1. When the mask device 8 is stored in close contact with the inside of the mask storage device 1, damage to the mask device 8 due to movement of the mask storage device 1 can be minimized.
Fig. 6 is a view showing a state where the mask device stored in the mask storage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is sterilized, fig. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the mask storage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing an internal state of the mask storage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to fig. 6 to 8, the mask device 8 stored in the mask storage device 1 can be sterilized by the sterilization module 17. The mask device 8 stored in the mask storage device 1 can be dried by the air module 18.
The mask device 8 may include one side covering the nose and mouth of the user and the other side exposed to the external space. The mask storage device 1 is characterized in that the other surface of the mask device 8 is cleaned. The other surface of the mask stored in the mask storage device 1 may face the sterilization module 17. One surface of the mask stored in the mask storage device 1 may face the first cover 12 and the second cover 13.
The sterilization module 17 may sterilize the other surface of the mask device 8. The sterilizing module 17 may include a sterilizing lamp 171 generating sterilizing light and a lamp cover 172 covering the sterilizing lamp 171. The germicidal lamp 171 may be provided as an ultraviolet lamp or the like that generates germicidal light. The cover 172 is made of a material having excellent light transmittance, so that light generated from the germicidal lamp 171 can be efficiently applied to the other surface of the mask device 8. The sterilization module 17 may be provided at one side end portion of the dividing portion 16. When the sterilization module 17 is disposed at one end of the dividing unit 16, the sterilization module 17 may be located close to the other surface of the mask device 8.
The air module 18 may dry the other side of the mask device 8.
The air module 18 may circulate outside air, that is, air outside the mask storage apparatus 1 and air in the storage space of the storage apparatus main body 10.
Specifically, the air module 18 may include a plurality of suction ports 181 and 183 to suck external air into the inside of the receiving space, and a fan module 186 to forcibly flow air. The air module 18 may be disposed at the dividing portion 16.
The plurality of suction ports 181, 183 may include a first suction port 181 to guide external air to the first receiving space 104 and a second suction port 183 to guide external air to the second receiving space 105.
That is, air flowing in from the outside may flow into the first receiving space 104 through the first suction port 181, and may flow into the second receiving space 105 through the second suction port 183.
In this embodiment, the first suction port 181 and the second suction port 183 may be formed in the partition part body 161 to be opened. At this time, the first and second suction ports 181 and 183 may be located at opposite sides to face each other. Further, an air duct 182 may be formed inside the partition body 161 to communicate the suction ports 181 and 183 with a sensor suction port 185 to be described later.
In addition, a sensor suction port 185 for sucking in outside air is formed in the storage apparatus main body 10. For example, the sensor suction port 185 may be formed in the bottom surface of the storage apparatus main body 10.
Here, the bottom surface of the storage apparatus main body 10 may be understood as a portion supporting the storage apparatus main body 10 on the floor surface. In this case, a part of the bottom surface of the storage apparatus main body 10 may be spaced apart from the floor surface by a predetermined height. Therefore, the outside air can easily flow from the lower portion to the upper portion of the storage apparatus main body 10.
The fan module 186 may be disposed at the air duct 182 and forcibly flow air. When the fan module 186 is operated, external air may be sucked into the air duct 182 through the sensor suction port 185, and the sucked air may flow into the first receiving space 104 or the second receiving space 105 through the first suction port 181 or the second suction port 183.
The air module 18 may further include a filter. The filter may be disposed upstream of the fan module 186 with respect to the direction of air flow. The filter may be provided to the dividing portion 16 in a replaceable manner. In this case, when the air module 18 is operated, the internal air of the mask storage device 1 may be filtered by circulating the air in the first and second accommodation spaces 104 and 105.
Also, the dividing portion 16 may further include a dust sensor 22. The dust sensor 22 may measure the degree of air pollution by detecting the amount of dust contained in the air.
Specifically, the dust sensor 22 may be disposed inside the dividing portion 16. The dust sensor 22 may be disposed on the air duct 182 formed inside the dividing portion 16. At this time, the dust sensor 22 may be disposed close to the sensor suction port 185. That is, the dust sensor 22 is configured to allow air sucked through the sensor suction port 185 to flow into the dust sensor 22. Accordingly, the dust sensor 22 can detect the amount of dust contained in the air sucked through the sensor suction port 185.
A sensor flow path for flowing air may be formed inside the dust sensor 22. Further, light emitting/receiving portions may be disposed on both sides of the sensor flow path. The light emitting/receiving part may include: a light emitting unit disposed on one side of the sensor flow path and configured to irradiate light; and a light receiving part disposed at the other side of the sensor flow path, and measuring a sensitivity of light scattered by dust contained in air when the light irradiated from the light emitting part acts on the air flowing through the sensor flow path.
As an example, the light receiving part includes a Photodiode detector (photo detector). The more the amount of dust contained in the air, the lower the sensitivity of light received by the light receiving portion, and the higher the output voltage value may be. That is, the sensitivity of light may be inversely proportional to the output voltage value.
A battery for supplying power to the mask storage device 1 and a circuit board for controlling the operation of the mask storage device 1 may be disposed in the dividing unit 16. Here, the circuit board may be understood as a control unit that controls the overall operation of the mask storage apparatus 1. The battery and the circuit board may be disposed in the air duct 182 formed inside the dividing part 16.
The battery can receive power from the electric wire 9 and be charged.
The battery may supply power to the fan module 186 or to the display 20. Also, the battery may supply power to the dust sensor 22 or the wireless charging section 19 described later.
The circuit board may control the operation of the fan module 186, the display 20, the dust sensor 22, and the like.
Further, the mask storage apparatus 1 may include a wireless charging unit 19. The wireless charging unit 19 may be understood as a device for supplying power to the mask device 8 stored in the mask storage device 1.
The wireless charging part 19 may include a transmitting part 191 to transmit power wirelessly and a receiving part 192 to receive the transmitted power. In this embodiment, the transmitting unit 191 may be provided in the storage apparatus cover 11, and the receiving unit 192 may be provided in the mask apparatus 8.
The transmitting unit 191 and the receiving unit 192 may face each other when the storage apparatus cover 11 closes the storage apparatus main body 10. The wireless charging section 19 may transmit and receive power wirelessly using a magnetic resonance method, a magnetic induction method, or the like. The power supply transmitted from the transmitting unit 191 to the receiving unit 192 may be supplied from a battery stored in the internal space 101 of the storage apparatus main body 10.
The receiving unit 192 may receive power wirelessly from the transmitting unit 191. The power transmitted to the receiving portion 192 may be used to operate the mask device 8. For example, a battery may be provided in the mask device 8, and the battery of the mask device 8 may be charged by the power transmitted to the receiving unit 192. That is, when the mask device 8 is stored in the mask storage device 1, the battery provided in the mask device 8 can be charged.
Fig. 9 is a block diagram showing a module configuration of the mask storage apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to fig. 9, the mask storage apparatus 1 according to the present invention may include a part or all of a sterilization module 17, an air module 18, a wireless charging unit 19, a display 20, a communication unit 21, a dust sensor 22, and a control unit 23.
The sterilization module 17 is a device for sterilizing the mask 8 stored in the mask storage device 1. The sterilization module 17 may generate ultraviolet sterilization light by the control of the control part 23.
For example, when it is detected that the mask 8 is placed on the mask storage apparatus 1, the sterilization module 17 may be operated to generate ultraviolet sterilization light for a predetermined time.
As another example, when it is detected that the mask 8 is placed on the mask storage device 1 and the storage device cover 11 is closed, the sterilization module 17 may be operated to generate ultraviolet sterilization light for a predetermined time.
The air module 18 is a device for drying the mask 8 stored in the mask storage device 1. The air module 18 supplies external air to the inside of the mask storage apparatus 1 or forcibly circulates internal air of the mask storage apparatus 1, thereby improving the internal air quality of the mask storage apparatus 1.
For example, when it is detected that the mask 8 is mounted on the mask storage apparatus 1, the air module 18 may be operated to circulate the internal air for a predetermined time.
As another example, when it is detected that the mask 8 is attached to the mask storage device 1 and the storage device cover 11 is closed, the air module 18 may be operated to circulate the internal air for a predetermined time.
The wireless charging unit 19 is a device for supplying power to the mask 8 stored in the mask storage device 1. The wireless charging unit 19 may transmit power wirelessly by a magnetic resonance method, a magnetic induction method, or the like. The wireless charging section 19 may include a transmitting section that transmits power wirelessly.
For example, when it is detected that the mask 8 is placed on the mask keeping apparatus 1, the wireless charging unit 19 may be operated to transmit or supply power to the mask 8.
As another example, when it is detected that the mask 8 is placed on the mask storage device 1 and the storage device cover 11 is closed, the wireless charging unit 19 may be operated to transmit or supply power to the mask 8.
The display 20 may display an operation state of the mask storage apparatus 1. The display 20 may be disposed on the first cover 12 or the second cover 13.
The display 20 may output an air pollution degree measured by the dust sensor 22 or a wearing notice of a mask.
The display 20 may output a communication connection state with the mask 8, information on the mask 8 (for example, battery information, operation information, etc.), and the like.
The communication unit 21 is a device for performing communication with the mask 8. The communication unit 21 may be connected to the mask 8 in a wireless communication manner.
For example, the communication unit 21 may be connected to a communication unit provided in the mask 8 in a bluetooth communication manner. That is, when the power of the mask keeping apparatus 1 is turned on, the communication unit 21 may be connected to the mask 8 through a pairing process.
The communication unit 21 may be communicatively connected to the mask 8 by a wireless network (Wifi) or a Zigbee (Zigbee) system. That is, the mask storage device 1 and the mask 8 may be connected by a plurality of communication methods.
The dust sensor 22 is a sensor that detects the amount of dust in the air. The dust sensor 22 may measure the degree of air pollution by detecting the amount of dust in the air. The measured air pollution degree may be provided to the control part 23 in real time.
The control part 23 may control a part or all of the sterilization module 17, the air module 18, the wireless charging part 19, the display 20, the communication part 21, and the dust sensor 22 described above.
For example, the control unit 23 may output a wearing notification of the mask 8 according to the degree of air pollution measured by the dust sensor 22. Alternatively, the control unit 23 may control the rotation speed of the exhaust fan provided to the mask 8 based on the measured air pollution degree.
Fig. 10 is a block diagram showing a module structure of the mask of the first embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to fig. 10, the mask 8 of the present invention may include a part or all of a filter module 81, a fan module 82, a wireless charging part 83, a display 84, a communication part 85, a dust sensor 86, and a control part 87.
The filter module 81 is a device for filtering foreign substances in the air sucked into the mask 8. The filter module 81 may be detachably disposed inside the mask 8.
The filter module 81 may include a plurality of filters. That is, one filter may be inserted into the filter module 81, or two or more filters may be inserted. When inserting one filter, the user may insert any one of the filters by considering the weight, size, or filtering performance of the filter. In addition, the user can improve the filtering performance of the filter module 81 by attaching a plurality of filters to the filter module 81 together.
The filter may include a pre-filter (pre-filter), a composite filter, a high efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA), and the like, but is not limited thereto.
The fan module 82 may generate a suction force for sucking external air into the interior of the mask 8. The fan module 82 is disposed at an outlet side of the filter module 81, so that air flowing into the mask 8 can pass through the filter module 81. Accordingly, when the fan module 82 is driven, the air purified by the filter module 81 may be provided to the user wearing the mask 8.
The wireless charging unit 83 is a device for receiving power from the mask storage apparatus 1. The wireless charging unit 83 may receive power wirelessly by using a magnetic resonance method, a magnetic induction method, or the like. The wireless charging part 83 may include a receiving part to receive power wirelessly.
For example, the wireless charging unit 83 may receive power from the mask storage apparatus 1 when it is detected that the mask 8 is mounted on the mask storage apparatus 1.
As another example, the wireless charging unit 83 may receive power from the mask storage apparatus 1 when it is detected that the mask 8 is placed on the mask storage apparatus 1 and when it is detected that the storage apparatus cover 11 is closed.
The display 84 can display the working state of the mask 8. The display 84 may output the degree of air pollution measured by the dust sensor 86 or output a notice of wearing a mask.
The display 84 may output a communication connection state with the mask storage apparatus 1, information on the mask 8 (for example, battery information, operation information, and the like), and the like.
The communication unit 85 is a device for performing communication with the mask storage apparatus 1. The communication unit 85 may be connected to the mask storage device 1 by wireless communication.
For example, the communication unit 85 may be connected to a communication unit provided in the mask storage apparatus 1 by bluetooth communication. That is, when the power of the mask 8 is turned on, the communication unit 85 may be connected to the mask storage apparatus 1 through a pairing process.
The communication unit 85 may be connected to the mask storage device 1 by wireless communication (Wifi) or Zigbee). That is, the mask storage device 1 and the mask 8 may be connected by a plurality of communication methods.
The dust sensor 86 is a sensor that detects the amount of dust in the air. The dust sensor 22 may measure the degree of air pollution by detecting the amount of dust in the air. The measured air pollution degree may be provided to the control part 87 in real time.
The control section 87 may control a part or all of the aforementioned filter module 81, fan module 82, wireless charging section 83, display 84, communication section 85, and dust sensor 86.
For example, the control unit 87 may control to output a wearing notification of the mask 8 according to the degree of air pollution measured by the dust sensor 86. Alternatively, the control part 87 may control the rotation speed of the fan module 82 based on the measured air pollution degree.
The control unit 87 of the mask 8 may be controlled by the control unit 23 of the mask storage apparatus 1. That is, when the mask 8 is communicatively connected to the mask storage device 1, the control unit 23 provided in the mask storage device 1 may control the overall control of the mask 8.
Alternatively, the control unit 23 of the mask storage apparatus 1 may be controlled by the control unit 87 of the mask 8. That is, when the mask 8 is communicatively connected to the mask storage device 1, the control unit 87 provided in the mask 8 may control the overall control of the mask storage device 1.
Next, a method for controlling a mask storage apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
Fig. 11 is a sequence diagram schematically showing a method of controlling the mask storage apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to fig. 11, in step S11, the mask storage apparatus 1 detects the amount of dust in the air by the dust sensor.
Specifically, when the power supply of the mask storage apparatus 1 is turned on, the control unit 23 controls the operation of the dust sensor 22 to detect the amount of dust in the air.
In step S12, the mask storage apparatus 1 determines the degree of air pollution based on the detected amount of dust.
Specifically, as the detected amount or concentration of dust in the air increases, the degree of air pollution may increase. Conversely, as the detected amount or concentration of dust in the air decreases, the degree of air pollution may decrease.
For example, the dust sensor 22 may determine the degree of air pollution according to the detected amount or concentration of dust in the air based on a database stored in a memory. Further, the dust sensor 22 may provide the determined air pollution degree to the control part 23.
Subsequently, in step S13, the mask storage device 1 outputs a mask wearing notification based on the determined air pollution level.
Specifically, when the determined air pollution degree is high, the control part 23 may guide the user to wear the mask 8.
For example, the control unit 23 may output a mask wearing notification through the display 20. Alternatively, the control unit 23 may output a notification of wearing the mask by audio, illumination, or the like.
As another example, the control unit 23 may output a mask wearing notification through a display 84 provided in the mask 8. In this case, the mask storage apparatus 1 and the mask 8 may be in a communication state.
Therefore, the user can receive the mask wearing notification through the displays 20 and 84 provided in the mask storage apparatus 1 or the mask 8.
Fig. 12 is a sequence diagram showing a method for controlling the mask storage apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention in detail.
Referring to fig. 12, the mask storage apparatus 1 is powered on in step S21, and the mask storage apparatus 1 detects the amount of dust in the air using a dust sensor and determines the degree of air pollution based on the detected amount of dust in steps S22 and S23.
Specifically, when the power supply of the mask storage apparatus 1 is turned on, the control unit 23 controls the operation of the dust sensor 22 to detect the amount of dust in the air.
At this time, the dust sensor 22 may determine the air pollution degree according to the detected amount or concentration of dust in the air based on a database stored in a memory. Further, the dust sensor 22 may provide the determined air pollution degree to the control part 23.
As the detected amount or concentration of dust in the air increases, the degree of air pollution may increase. Conversely, as the detected amount or concentration of dust in the air decreases, the degree of air pollution may decrease.
Subsequently, in step S24, the mask storage device 1 determines whether or not the determined air pollution level exceeds a reference value.
The case where the determined air pollution degree exceeds the reference value may be a case where the amount of dust in the air is relatively large and the mask needs to be worn.
In contrast, the case where the determined air pollution degree does not exceed the reference value may be a case where the amount of dust in the air is relatively small without wearing the mask.
If the determined air pollution degree does not exceed the reference value, the mask keeping apparatus 1 may proceed to step S22 and redetect the dust amount of the air.
In addition, when the determined air pollution degree exceeds the reference value, the mask keeping apparatus 1 determines whether or not to be communicatively connected to the mask in step S25.
Specifically, the mask storage device 1 may be connected to the mask 8 by wireless communication. The mask keeping apparatus 1 may attempt communication connection with the mask 8 according to a user's instruction.
For example, when the power of the mask keeping apparatus 1 is turned on, the mask keeping apparatus 1 may attempt to communicate with the mask 8.
As another example, when the mask 8 is not stored in the mask storage device 1, the mask storage device 1 may attempt communication connection with the mask 8. That is, when the mask 8 is detached from the mask storage apparatus 1, the mask storage apparatus 1 may attempt to communicate with the mask 8.
The mask keeping device 1 may be connected to the mask 8 in a bluetooth communication manner. The mask storage device 1 may be connected to the mask 8 by a plurality of communication methods such as a wireless network method and a zigbee method, but is not limited thereto.
When the mask storage device 1 is not communicatively connected to the mask 8, the mask storage device 1 outputs a mask wearing notification through the display 20 provided in the mask storage device 1 in step S26.
That is, when communication with the mask 8 is not performed, a mask wearing notification is output through the display 20 provided in the mask storage apparatus 1, thereby helping a user to wear the mask 8 quickly.
When the mask storage device 1 is communicatively connected to the mask 8, the mask storage device 1 outputs a mask wearing notification through the display 84 provided in the mask 8 in step S27.
That is, when communicating with the mask 8, the display 84 provided in the mask 8 outputs a mask wearing notification, thereby helping the user to wear the mask 8 quickly.
Subsequently, in step S28, the mask storage apparatus 1 determines whether or not wearing of the mask is detected.
Specifically, the mask 8 may be provided with a detection sensor for detecting wearing of the user. For example, the detection sensor may include a proximity sensor, a pressure sensor, a micro switch, or the like.
Therefore, it is possible to determine whether the user wears the mask 8 or does not wear the mask 8 by the detection sensor.
If it is detected that the mask is worn, the mask keeping apparatus 1 controls the exhaust fan provided in the mask 8 to be driven in step S29.
That is, the control unit 23 of the mask storage apparatus 1 may transmit a drive signal to the fan module 82 of the mask 8. Alternatively, the control unit 23 of the mask storage apparatus 1 may control the control unit 87 of the mask 8 to drive the fan module 82.
In step S30, the mask storage device 1 adjusts the rotation speed of the exhaust fan based on the determined air pollution level.
Specifically, the higher the degree of air pollution, the faster the mask storage device 1 rotates the exhaust fan, and the lower the degree of air pollution, the slower the mask storage device 1 rotates the exhaust fan. This is to increase the fan speed when the amount of dust in the air is large, thereby easily providing fresh air to the user.
Subsequently, in step S31, the mask keeping apparatus 1 detects the amount of dust in the air at predetermined time intervals to measure the degree of air pollution. In step S32, the mask storage device 1 determines whether or not the measured air pollution level is less than a reference value.
Specifically, when the user moves while wearing the mask 8, the degree of air pollution around the user may be different. For example, when the user moves to a relatively clean area, the degree of air pollution may be reduced, and when the user moves to a relatively polluted area, the degree of air pollution may be increased.
At this time, the mask storage apparatus 1 may detect the amount of dust in the air by the dust sensor 86 provided in the mask 8. However, unlike this, the amount of dust in the air may be detected by the dust sensor 22 provided in the mask storage apparatus 1.
When the measured air pollution degree still exceeds the reference value, the mask keeping apparatus 1 proceeds to step S30 and adjusts the rotation speed of the fan according to the measured air pollution degree.
If the measured air pollution degree is less than the reference value, the mask keeping apparatus 1 may stop the driving of the exhaust fan provided to the mask in step S33.
That is, when it is determined that the user moves to a relatively clean area, the mask keeping apparatus 1 may control the exhaust fan provided in the mask 8 so as to stop the driving thereof.
Alternatively, when it is determined that the user has moved to a relatively clean area, the mask storage device 1 may output a notification of the removal of the mask 8 through the display 84 provided in the mask 8 or the display 20 provided in the mask storage device 1.
Fig. 13 is a sequence diagram showing a method of controlling the mask storage apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to fig. 13, in step S41, the mask storage apparatus 1 is powered on, and in steps S42 and S43, the mask storage apparatus 1 detects the amount of dust in the air using a dust sensor, and determines the degree of air pollution based on the detected amount of dust.
Specifically, when the power supply of the mask storage apparatus 1 is turned on, the control unit 23 controls the operation of the dust sensor 22 to detect the amount of dust in the air.
At this time, the dust sensor 22 may determine the air pollution degree according to the detected amount or concentration of dust in the air based on a database stored in a memory. Further, the dust sensor 22 may provide the determined air pollution degree to the control part 23.
As the detected amount or concentration of dust in the air increases, the degree of air pollution may increase. Conversely, as the detected amount or concentration of dust in the air decreases, the degree of air pollution may decrease.
Subsequently, in step S44, the mask storage apparatus 1 determines whether or not to connect to a mask for communication.
Specifically, the mask storage device 1 may be connected to the mask 8 by wireless communication. The mask keeping apparatus 1 may attempt communication connection with the mask 8 according to a user's instruction.
For example, when the power of the mask keeping apparatus 1 is turned on, the mask keeping apparatus 1 may attempt to communicate with the mask 8.
As another example, when the mask 8 is not stored in the mask storage device 1, the mask storage device 1 may attempt communication connection with the mask 8. That is, when the mask 8 is detached from the mask storage apparatus 1, the mask storage apparatus 1 may attempt to communicate with the mask 8.
The mask keeping device 1 may be connected to the mask 8 in a bluetooth communication manner. The mask storage device 1 may be connected to the mask 8 by a plurality of communication methods such as a wireless network method and a zigbee method, but is not limited thereto.
When the mask storage device 1 is not communicatively connected to the mask 8, in step S45, the mask storage device 1 recommends a filter of the mask through the display 20 provided in the mask storage device 1.
Specifically, the mask 8 includes a filter module 81, and a filter for filtering dust or contaminants in the air is inserted into the filter module 81. The filter may include a pre-filter (pre-filter), a composite filter, a high efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA), and the like.
In addition, two or more filters among the plurality of filters may be inserted into the filter module 81. That is, the filtering performance of the mask 8 can be improved as the number of filters mounted to the filter module 81 is increased.
In the present embodiment, the mask storage device 1 may recommend an optimal filter according to the determined air pollution level to the user. For example, when the degree of air pollution is relatively low, the mask storage device 1 may recommend any one of a pre-filter, a composite filter, and a high efficiency particulate air filter. On the contrary, when the degree of air pollution is relatively high, the mask storage device 1 may recommend at least two or more filters among a pre-filter, a composite filter, and a hepa filter.
When the mask storage apparatus 1 is in communication with the mask 8, the mask storage apparatus 1 may recommend a filter of the mask through the display 84 provided in the mask 8 in step S46.
Therefore, a filter suitable for the current environment can be automatically recommended according to the air pollution degree, and thus, there are advantages of improving convenience of use and easily obtaining purified air.
Subsequently, in step S47, the mask storage apparatus 1 determines whether or not wearing of the mask is detected.
Specifically, the mask 8 may be provided with a detection sensor for detecting wearing of the user. For example, the detection sensor may include a proximity sensor, a pressure sensor, a micro switch, or the like.
Therefore, it is possible to determine whether the user wears the mask 8 or does not wear the mask 8 by the detection sensor.
If it is detected that the mask is worn, the mask keeping apparatus 1 controls the exhaust fan provided in the mask 8 to be driven in step S48.
That is, the control unit 23 of the mask storage apparatus 1 may transmit a drive signal to the fan module 82 of the mask 8. Alternatively, the control unit 23 of the mask storage apparatus 1 may control the control unit 87 of the mask 8 to drive the fan module 82.
In step S49, the mask storage device 1 adjusts the rotation speed of the exhaust fan based on the determined air pollution level.
Specifically, the mask storage device 1 increases the rotation speed of the exhaust fan as the air pollution degree increases, and the mask storage device 1 decreases the rotation speed of the exhaust fan as the air pollution degree decreases. This is to increase the fan speed when the amount of dust in the air is large, thereby easily providing fresh air to the user.
Subsequently, in step S50, the mask keeping apparatus 1 detects the amount of dust in the air at predetermined time intervals and measures the degree of air pollution. In step S51, the mask storage device 1 determines whether or not the measured air pollution level is less than a reference value.
Specifically, when the user moves while wearing the mask 8, the degree of air pollution around the user may be different. For example, when the user moves to a relatively clean area, the degree of air pollution may be reduced, and when the user moves to a relatively polluted area, the degree of air pollution may be increased.
At this time, the mask storage apparatus 1 may detect the amount of dust in the air by the dust sensor 86 provided in the mask 8. However, unlike this, the amount of dust in the air may be detected by the dust sensor 22 provided in the mask storage apparatus 1.
When the measured air pollution degree still exceeds the reference value, the mask keeping apparatus 1 proceeds to step S49 and adjusts the rotation speed of the fan according to the measured air pollution degree.
If the measured air pollution degree is less than the reference value, the mask keeping apparatus 1 may stop the driving of the exhaust fan provided to the mask in step S52.
That is, when it is determined that the user has moved to a relatively clean area, the mask storage apparatus 1 may control the exhaust fan provided in the mask 8 so as to stop the driving thereof.
Alternatively, when it is determined that the user has moved to a relatively clean area, the mask storage device 1 may output a notification of the removal of the mask 8 through the display 84 provided in the mask 8 or the display 20 provided in the mask storage device 1.
Hereinafter, a control method of the mask device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 14 is a sequence diagram showing a method of controlling the mask device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to fig. 14, the mask 8 is powered on in step S61, and the mask 8 detects the dust amount of air through the dust sensor and determines the air pollution level based on the detected dust amount in steps S62 and S63.
Specifically, when the power of the mask 8 is turned on, the control unit 87 of the mask 8 controls the operation of the dust sensor 86 provided in the mask 8 to detect the amount of dust in the air.
At this time, the dust sensor 86 may determine the degree of air pollution according to the detected amount or concentration of dust in the air based on a database stored in a memory. Further, the dust sensor 86 may provide the determined air pollution degree to the control part 87.
As the detected amount or concentration of dust in the air increases, the degree of air pollution may increase. Conversely, as the detected amount or concentration of dust in the air decreases, the degree of air pollution may decrease.
Subsequently, in step S64, the mask 8 determines whether the determined air pollution degree exceeds a reference value.
The case where the determined air pollution degree exceeds the reference value may be a case where the amount of dust in the air is relatively large and the mask needs to be worn.
In contrast, the case where the determined air pollution degree does not exceed the reference value may be a case where the amount of dust in the air is relatively small without wearing the mask.
If the determined air pollution degree does not exceed the reference value, the mask 8 may proceed to step S62 and redetect the dust amount of the air.
In addition, when the determined air pollution degree exceeds the reference value, the mask 8 outputs a mask wearing notice through the display 84 provided to the mask 8 in step S65.
That is, when the air pollution level is relatively low, the user can be helped to wear the mask 8 quickly by outputting a mask wearing notification through the display 84 provided in the mask 8.
Subsequently, in step S66, the mask 8 determines whether wearing or not of the mask is detected.
Specifically, the mask 8 may be provided with a detection sensor for detecting wearing of the user. For example, the detection sensor may include a proximity sensor, a pressure sensor, a micro switch, or the like.
Therefore, it is possible to determine whether the user wears the mask 8 or does not wear the mask 8 by the detection sensor.
If it is detected that the mask is worn, the mask 8 controls an exhaust fan provided to the mask 8 to be driven in step S67.
Further, in step S68, the mask 8 adjusts the rotation speed of the exhaust fan based on the determined air pollution degree.
Specifically, the higher the air pollution degree is, the faster the rotation speed of the exhaust fan is made by the mask 8, and the lower the air pollution degree is, the slower the rotation speed of the exhaust fan is made by the mask 8. This is to increase the fan speed when the amount of dust in the air is large, thereby easily providing fresh air to the user.
Subsequently, in step S69, the mask 8 detects the amount of dust in the air at predetermined time intervals and measures the degree of air pollution. Further, in step S70, the mask 8 determines whether the measured air pollution degree is less than a reference value.
Specifically, when the user moves while wearing the mask 8, the degree of air pollution around the user may be different. For example, when the user moves to a relatively clean area, the degree of air pollution may be reduced, and when the user moves to a relatively polluted area, the degree of air pollution may be increased.
At this time, the mask 8 may detect the amount of dust in the air by the dust sensor 86 provided in the mask 8.
When the measured air pollution degree still exceeds the reference value, the mask 8 proceeds to step S68 and continues to adjust the rotation speed of the fan according to the measured air pollution degree.
If the measured air pollution degree is less than the reference value, the mask 8 may stop the driving of the exhaust fan provided to the mask in step S71.
That is, when it is determined that the user moves to a relatively clean area, the mask 8 may control the exhaust fan provided to the mask 8 so that the driving thereof is stopped.
Alternatively, when it is determined that the user has moved to a relatively clean area, the mask 8 may output a wearing release notification of the mask 8 through the display 84 provided in the mask 8.
The mask device, the mask storage device, and the control method thereof according to the present embodiment have the following effects.
First, since the time point at which the mask should be worn can be accurately notified by the dust sensor provided in the mask device or the mask storage device, the convenience of use can be improved.
Second, since the dust sensor can be effectively installed in the mask storage device, the space utilization rate is improved, and the mask storage device can be miniaturized.
Third, since the inside of the mask storage device can be effectively circulated, there is an advantage that the internal environment of the mask storage device can be improved and bacteria and the like can be prevented from being propagated on the mask.
Fourth, since an optimal filter that can be attached to the mask can be recommended according to the degree of air pollution, there is an advantage that the convenience of use can be improved.
Fifth, since the mask stored in the mask storage device can be prevented from being damaged by impact or the like, the mask storage device has an advantage of improving the product life and reliability.
Sixth, since bacteria and the like can be prevented from being propagated by moisture generated in the mask by the user's breathing, there is an advantage in that the mask can be maintained in an optimal state.

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1. A mask storage device, characterized in that,
the method comprises the following steps:
a main body having an accommodation space for keeping the mask;
a cover rotatably coupled with respect to the body to seal the receiving space; and
a dividing part provided to the main body to divide the accommodating space into a first accommodating space accommodating a part of the mask and a second accommodating space accommodating the remaining part of the mask,
the dividing unit includes a dust sensor that is disposed inside the dividing unit and detects an amount of dust in air.
2. The mask storage apparatus according to claim 1, wherein,
the dividing portion protrudes from an inner surface of the main body in a direction toward the mask stored in the storage space.
3. The mask storage apparatus according to claim 1, wherein,
the main body includes a sensor suction port for allowing air outside the accommodating space to flow into an inside of the dust sensor.
4. The mask storage apparatus according to claim 1, wherein,
the cover includes a display that displays an operating state of the mask keeping apparatus and/or a degree of contamination measured by the dust sensor.
5. The mask storage apparatus according to claim 4, wherein,
the display outputs a wearing notification of the mask according to the degree of contamination measured by the dust sensor.
6. A method for controlling a mask storage device for storing a mask, wherein,
the method comprises the following steps:
detecting the dust amount of air by a dust sensor provided in the mask storage device;
a step of determining an air pollution degree based on the detected dust amount; and
and outputting a wearing notice of the mask according to the determined air pollution degree.
7. The method for controlling a mask storage apparatus according to claim 6, wherein,
the mask wearing notification is output through a display provided in the mask storage device or a display provided in the mask.
8. The method for controlling a mask storage apparatus according to claim 6, wherein,
also comprises a step of judging whether the mask is worn or not,
if the mask is judged to be worn, an exhaust fan arranged on the mask is driven.
9. The method for controlling a mask storage apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the mask storage apparatus further comprises a mask storage unit,
also comprises a step of judging whether the mask is worn or not,
if the mask is worn, the rotation speed of an exhaust fan arranged on the mask is adjusted based on the determined air pollution degree.
10. The method for controlling a mask storage apparatus according to claim 6, wherein,
further comprising:
recommending a filter to be attached to the mask through a display provided in the mask when the mask is in communication connection with the mask keeping apparatus.
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