JP2001087367A - Deodorizing and sterilizing device for shoes - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a deodorizing and sterilizing device that can easily be stored in shoes by achieving a simple structure and miniaturization and easy to use irrespective of the kind of shoes for which it is used. SOLUTION: In a device body 1 of a size that can be stored in the toes of shoes, ventilation openings 2 and 3 are formed, and an ultraviolet lamp 4 generating ozone, a lighting circuit 5 to keep the ultraviolet lamp 4 lit for a prescribed period, and a power supply battery 6 are provided in the interior of the device body 1, and ozone is generated by ultraviolet light irradiated by the ultraviolet lamp 4 in the device body 1, air (a) in which ozone is generated in the device body 1 is released from the ventilation opening 3 by heating due to the lighting of the ultraviolet lamp 4 into the interiors of the shoes and circulated.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for deodorizing and sterilizing shoes.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, the deodorizing and sterilizing effects of ozone are well known, and are used for deodorizing and sterilizing garbage storage containers and the like. A device for deodorizing shoes using this ozone has been proposed. As a deodorizing device for this shoe, Japanese Patent Application No. 8-301
No. 994 and Japanese Utility Model Application No. 10-688.

[0003]

However, these deodorizing devices are large in size and require a storage space when not in use, and even if they can be used for boots or the like, they cannot be used for boots. There were problems such as unsuitability.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a shoe deodorizing and sterilizing apparatus which solves the above problems, facilitates storage by a simple structure and miniaturization, and is excellent in usability regardless of the type of shoes used. Make it an issue.

[0005]

According to the present invention, there is provided a shoe deodorizing and sterilizing apparatus according to the present invention, wherein a ventilation opening is formed in a device body large enough to be accommodated in a toe of a shoe. A UV lamp for generating ozone, a lighting circuit for turning on the UV lamp for a predetermined time, and a power supply battery are provided inside, and ozone is generated in the device main body by the ultraviolet rays irradiated by the ultraviolet lamp, and The air generated by the ozone is released from the above-mentioned vent into the inside of the shoe by the heat generated by lighting of the ultraviolet lamp and circulated, thereby deodorizing and sterilizing the inside of the shoe.

A passage for allowing air to pass therethrough is formed in the apparatus main body from one surface to another surface, and the ultraviolet lamp is disposed inside the passage to generate ozone in the passage. At the same time, the warmed air may be discharged from the passage into the shoe.

Further, a sensor for detecting that the apparatus main body is placed is provided at the bottom of the apparatus main body, and the lighting circuit controls lighting of the ultraviolet lamp based on a detection result of the sensor. It is preferable not to see the illuminated ultraviolet lamp.

Further, a suspending member may be provided on the apparatus main body so that the suspending member can be pulled out of the shoe after use, and can be suspended and stored when not in use.

[0009]

1 (a) to 1 (d) are a front view, a rear view, a bottom view, and a right side view of a shoe deodorizing and sterilizing apparatus (hereinafter, referred to as a deodorizing apparatus) according to the present invention. This deodorizing device is for deodorizing and sterilizing the inside of a shoe, and has a device main body 1 having ventilation holes 2 and 3 formed on the bottom surface and side surfaces, respectively.
And an ultraviolet lamp 4 disposed inside the apparatus main body 1.
, A lighting circuit 5, a power battery 6, and a power switch 7. The power battery 6 can be replaced by opening the back cover 8.
The four corners having a diameter of 0 mm, a depth of 120 mm, and a height of about 25 mm are formed in a round and flat box shape so that they can be inserted into a toe portion of a shoe.

The lighting circuit 5 is composed of an inverter circuit.
As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 2, the power switch 7 is turned on.
Then, the timer 10 turns on the gate 11 for a predetermined time, a voltage is supplied to the inverter circuit 5, and the ultraviolet lamp 4 is turned on for a predetermined time (set to 10 minutes in the present invention).

According to the above deodorizing device, the power switch 7
Is turned on, and as shown in FIG. 3, the air a in the apparatus main body 1 is ozonized by the ultraviolet lamp 4 and is heated by the heat of the ultraviolet lamp 4 and rises. Then, the air A ′ is released from the vent 3 into the shoe A, new air a ′ flows into the apparatus main body 1 from the vent 2, and gentle convection of the air a ′ → a occurs. Since the air in the shoe is not forcedly circulated, the air a ′ before deodorization does not go out of the shoe A, so that the air is not bothered by the odor released from the shoe A, and the air inside the shoe A is surely eliminated. Odor sterilization can be performed. Further, since the apparatus main body is small and simple, it can be used not only for boots but also for boots, and a deodorizing apparatus excellent in usability without being restricted by the type of shoes can be realized.

The above-mentioned power supply battery 6 may be a secondary battery, which may be charged by a charger (not shown).

FIG. 4 shows another example of the deodorizing device. In this deodorizing device, a passage 15 penetrating from one surface (for example, side surface) of the device main body 1 to another surface (for example, upper surface) is provided. Forming
The ultraviolet lamp 4 is exposed inside the passage 15, and the lighting circuit 5 and the power supply battery 6 are arranged outside the passage 15. According to this deodorizing device, the air a in the passage 15 can be intensively irradiated with ultraviolet rays, and the passage 15 heated by the heat of the ultraviolet lamp 4 can be irradiated.
The air a inside the shoe A can be smoothly discharged into the shoe A, and the new air a ′ can be sucked in, so that the air a in the shoe A can be circulated slowly but surely.

FIG. 5 shows still another example of the deodorizing device. This deodorizing device has a sensor 16 provided at the bottom of the device main body 1, and the deodorizing device is placed on the inner bottom of the shoe A. To sensor 1
The lighting circuit 5 can turn on the ultraviolet lamp 4 when the light 6 is detected.

The sensor 16 comprises a lever 17 projecting downward from the bottom of the apparatus main body 1 and a microswitch 18 which engages with the upper end of the lever 17 when the lever 17 moves up and down to turn on / off. Deodorizing equipment for shoes A
When placed on the middle bottom b, the lever 17 is pushed up and the microswitch 18 is turned on. This micro switch 18 is connected in series to the power switch 7,
The ultraviolet lamp 4 is not turned on only by turning on the power switch 7. According to this deodorizing device, just turning on the power switch 7 causes the ultraviolet lamp 4
Does not light, it is safe to avoid looking directly at the ultraviolet lamp 4.

Although the size is reduced, it is most suitable for deodorizing shoes. However, a small fan is provided inside the main body of the apparatus to force air to circulate, and a large capacity shoe box or locker is provided. Or the like may be performed.

Further, a strap 20 as a hanging member may be provided at the tip of the apparatus main body 1 (see FIG. 1).
Thus, when the deodorization and sterilization are completed, the strap 20 can be easily taken out of the shoe by pulling the strap 20 without inserting the hand to the back of the shoe (see FIG. 3). As shown, it is hung on the hook 21 attached to the box or the like, so that the storage can be facilitated. Further, since the storage place is fixed, the trouble of searching can be omitted.

[0018]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the air inside the shoe is warmed by the heat generated by turning on the ultraviolet lamp and slowly circulated by natural convection, the shoe is forcedly circulated using a fan. The odor inside the shoe does not flow out of the shoe, and the inside of the shoe can be reliably deodorized and sterilized.

Also, since it does not require a power cable or the like, it is optimal for deodorizing and sterilizing boots and the like.
Since the overall shape is small, it can be carried on a trip or the like, and can be stored in a corner of a shoe crate or the like without disturbing the storage of shoes.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since a passage penetrating the apparatus main body is provided and the ultraviolet lamp is exposed in this passage, it is easy to generate ozone in the passage, and the ozone-generated air is removed. The shoes can be reliably discharged into the shoes, and the shoes can be reliably deodorized and sterilized without providing an electric fan for forced circulation.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the ultraviolet lamp is not turned on only by turning on the power switch, so that the ultraviolet light is not directly seen, and a safe deodorizing apparatus can be provided.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is easy to take out the deodorizing device after use, and it is easy to store the deodorizing device, and the storage location is clear, so that it is not necessary to search for the deodorizing device. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

1 (a) to 1 (d) are a front view, a rear view, a bottom view, and a right side view of a deodorizing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the deodorizing device.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a use state of the deodorizing device of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of another example of the deodorizing device.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view of still another example of the deodorizing device.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a storage state of the deodorizing device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Device main body 2 Vent 3 Vent 4 Ultraviolet lamp 5 Lighting circuit 6 Power battery

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. An apparatus main body having a size large enough to be accommodated in a toe of a shoe, a ventilation hole formed therein, an ultraviolet lamp for generating ozone inside the apparatus main body, and a lighting circuit for operating the ultraviolet lamp for a predetermined time. , A power supply battery, and ozone is generated in the main body of the device by ultraviolet rays irradiated by the ultraviolet lamp, and the ozone-generated air in the main body of the device is released into the shoe from the above-mentioned vent through the heat generated by turning on the ultraviolet lamp. A deodorizing and sterilizing device for shoes, which circulates and deodorizes and sterilizes the inside of shoes. 2. The shoe eraser according to claim 1, wherein a passage for allowing air to pass therethrough is formed in the apparatus main body from one surface to another surface, and the ultraviolet lamp is disposed inside the passage. Odor sterilizer. 3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a sensor for detecting that the apparatus main body is placed is provided at a bottom portion of the apparatus main body, and the lighting circuit controls lighting of the ultraviolet lamp based on a detection result of the sensor. 2. The deodorizing and sterilizing apparatus for shoes according to 2. 4. A deodorizing and sterilizing apparatus for shoes according to claim 1, wherein said apparatus main body is provided with a hanging member.