JP4167271B2 - Portable toothbrush sterilizer - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is a portable toothbrush sterilizer that can be used for a long time and has various changes in design, with easy storage of toothbrushes, an increase in sterilization efficiency of the sterilization lamp and prevention of discoloration, as well as an aesthetic feeling. Related to the vessel.

In general, a portable toothbrush sterilizer is used for hygienic toothbrush storage by individually sterilizing toothbrush hairs through a sterilization lamp mounted inside, together with individual storage of toothbrushes.

1 is an exploded perspective view of a conventional toothbrush sterilizer, FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the conventional toothbrush sterilizer, and FIG. 3 is a plan sectional view of the conventional toothbrush sterilizer. Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the conventional toothbrush sterilizer 10 includes a lower case 100, an upper case 200 provided at the upper end of the lower case 100, and a cover 300 that opens and closes the upper end of the upper case 200. The The lower case 100 includes a bottom surface 110 and an outer peripheral wall 120 that stands on the outer periphery of the bottom surface 110 at a predetermined height. A hooking hole 112 is formed in the upper center of the bottom surface 110 so as to penetrate therethrough.

A support member 122 that protrudes horizontally is formed at the center of the front surface of the outer peripheral wall 120, and hinge protrusions 130 protrude from both ends of the rear surface.

Further, at the rear end portion of the bottom surface 110, a dry cell storage unit 140 provided with an opening / closing plate for storing a portable dry cell, and located above the dry cell storage unit 140, a sterilization lamp 162 and a touch switch 164 are provided. A sterilization means storage unit 150 in which the configured sterilization means 160 is stored is formed.

Here, the sterilization means 160 includes a circuit that turns on when the touch switch 164 is pressed, and turns on the sterilization lamp 162 when power is applied from the portable dry battery. Since this is a general technical idea, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. When the pressed state of the touch switch 164 is released, an OFF signal is transmitted to the circuit, the power applied from the portable dry battery is cut off, and the sterilization lamp 162 is turned off.

The upper case 200 is formed with an upper surface 220 and an outer peripheral wall 230 standing below the outer periphery of the upper surface 220, and a hooking protrusion 260 protrudes from the front central portion of the outer peripheral wall 230.

A storage space 210 is formed on the upper surface 220 so that the toothbrush 400 can be stored by sinking downward. The storage space 210 includes a toothbrush bristle storage portion 212 in which a toothbrush bristle 410 portion is housed, and the toothbrush. It is divided by the grip storage part 214 in which the toothbrush grip 420 is stored below the bristle storage part 212.

In particular, an ultraviolet discharge port 240 through which the ultraviolet rays of the sterilizing lamp 162 are discharged is formed behind the toothbrush bristle storage unit 212.

A support member 219 is formed between the toothbrush bristle storage portion 212 and the grip storage portion 214 so as to prevent the movement of the toothbrush 400 stored in the storage space 210. Hinge holes 310 are formed on both rear sides of the cover 300, a vent hole 320 is formed on one side of the upper surface, and an open protrusion 330 that protrudes horizontally is formed at the center of the lower end of the front surface. Is formed with a hooking hole 350 into which the hooking protrusion 260 is inserted.

A push protrusion 340 is formed at a corresponding position on either side of the cover 300 so that the touch switch 164 partially protruding through the protrusion hole 250 can be pressed.

The connection relationship of the toothbrush sterilizer 10 configured as described above will be described. The upper case 200 is fixed above the lower case 100 in which the portable dry battery and the sterilizing means 160 are accommodated, and the hinge protrusions 130 protruding from both sides of the lower case 100 are inserted into the hinge holes 310 of the cover 300 to be hinge-fixed. The cover 300 is pivoted about the hinge protrusion 130 to open and close the upper case 200.

Hereinafter, the use state of the toothbrush sterilizer constituted by the above-described coupling relationship will be described.

First, when the cover 300 is rotated to open the upper part of the upper case 200, the support member 122 of the lower case 100 is grasped with one hand, the opening protrusion 330 is grasped with another hand and lifted upward. .

Then, the turning hole 350 of the cover 300 is detached from the hanging protrusion 260 of the upper case 200 by the turning force, and the cover 300 is rotated around the hinge protrusion 130 by the continuous turning force so as to move above the upper case 200. Open up.

Accordingly, the toothbrush 400 can be stored and taken out from the storage space 210 through the upper case 200 that has been opened.

On the other hand, when the upper part of the opened upper case 200 is closed, when the opposite turning force is applied to the cover 300, the cover 300 is rotated about the hinge protrusion 130 by the turning force, and the turning force causes the cover 300 to rotate. The cover 300 closes the upper part of the upper case 200.

A push protrusion 340 is formed on the inner side of the closing cover 300, and the push protrusion 340 pushes the touch switch 164 partially protruding into the protrusion hole 250 of the upper case 200.

Then, the sterilizing means 160 is turned on by applying power from the portable dry battery by the pressed touch switch 164, and the sterilizing lamp 162 is turned on. The inside of the toothbrush bristle container 212 is sterilized through the outlet 240. The sterilizing lamp 162 is lit only for a predetermined time.

Therefore, the toothbrush bristles 410 of the toothbrush 400 stored in the storage space 210 of the upper case 200 are sterilized.

However, in the toothbrush 400 that has been used, a portion of the toothbrush bristles 410 has a large amount of moisture containing a toothpaste component, and when stored in the storage space 210 of the toothbrush sterilizer 10 in such a state. The moisture of the toothbrush bristles 410 accumulates on the bottom surface of the toothbrush bristle storage part 212. The accumulated water partially evaporates due to the heat energy of the sterilization lamp 162, and part of the moisture of the toothbrush bristle storage part 212 due to a chemical reaction. Vapor deposition is performed on the bottom surface, and the remaining part flows to the grip storage portion 214 and is deposited on the bottom surface.

Therefore, when used for a long time, the bottom surfaces of the toothbrush bristle storage part 212 and the grip storage part 214 are contaminated by the water of production, and there is a problem that the sterilization effect is lowered.

In order to clean the contaminated portion, the entire toothbrush sterilizer is cleaned with water or the like, and during such a cleaning operation, the cleaning water is directly applied to the sterilization lamp, and particularly the ultraviolet ray in the toothbrush bristle storage portion. There is a problem in that it penetrates through the discharge port and flows into the sterilization means and the portable battery provided in the lower case, thereby providing a cause for the failure of the toothbrush sterilizer.

The problem of the discoloration of the inside of the toothbrush bristles due to the ultraviolet rays emitted from the sterilizing lamp and the water containing the toothpaste components accumulated in the toothbrush bristles contain a chemical reaction due to the ultraviolet rays emitted from the sterilization lamp. Due to various factors such as discoloration, the discoloration of the toothbrush bristle storage portion was clearly expressed, and there was a problem that the commercial value was eventually lowered.

On the other hand, if the distance between the stored toothbrush and the sterilization lamp is too short, and the toothbrush bristles stored in the storage space due to the carelessness or impact of the user are in close contact with the surface of the sterilization lamp, power is applied. The heat dissipates in the sterilizing lamp, and the temperature rises to a high temperature. However, in the portion where the toothbrush bristles with moisture adhere, the temperature drops to a low temperature due to moisture. Therefore, there is a problem that the sterilizing lamp is damaged due to the temperature difference.

And, in the hanging structure in which the hooking protrusion of the upper case is hooked on the hooking protrusion of the upper case, it is necessary to use both hands with the inconvenience of lifting the opening protrusion of the cover while holding the support member.

Then, depending on the projecting length of the support member and the opening projection, that is, when the projecting length is short, the gripping force is weak, so the rotational force for rotating the cover is doubled and slips due to the shortness, and the gripping force is weakened. As a result, the cover could not be opened smoothly.

In addition, when the protruding length is long, the gripping force is doubled, but there is a problem that it is easily damaged by impact, and in particular, the beauty of the product is lost due to the protruding part, thus reducing the product competitiveness. There was a point.

On the other hand, a touch switch that partially protrudes into the protruding hole of the upper case is activated by pushing the push protrusion of the cover. In this case, the touch switch is pushed by the push protrusion without the cover being closed. There is a problem in that the sterilizing lamp is activated, and the ultraviolet rays of the sterilizing lamp activated thereby are emitted to the outside of the toothbrush sterilizer.

In particular, the touch switch protruding through the protruding hole of the upper case allows anyone to press the touch switch with the cover open, and the child is sterilized when the child presses the protruding touch switch out of curiosity. There has been a problem that it may be damaged by ultraviolet rays emitted from the lamp.

As proposed in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a toothbrush bristle storage part in which a toothbrush bristle is accommodated with a removable protective cap, and to remove the protective cap. An object of the present invention is to provide a portable toothbrush sterilizer capable of maintaining a clean state by adhesion and thereby preventing discoloration due to prolonged use.

Another object of the present invention is to form a boundary step in the opening portion of the protective cap, and prevent the water accumulated on the bottom surface of the protective cap from flowing into the grip storage portion due to the boundary step. It is an object of the present invention to provide a portable toothbrush sterilizer that minimizes contamination.

Another object of the present invention is to form a number of discharge holes on the bottom surface of the upper case and the bottom surface of the protective cap, and the water accumulated on the bottom surface of the protective cap is drained to the outside through the discharge holes. It is an object to provide a portable toothbrush sterilizer that minimizes contamination of the bottom surface of the protective cap.

Another object of the present invention is to make it easier to use the hooking projection that is hung on the hooking step by simply detaching the hooking protrusion from the hooking step only by the turning force of the rotating member and opening the cover. It is in providing the portable toothbrush sterilizer which has.

Another object of the present invention is to eliminate the need for a support member having a separate protrusion length and an opening protrusion, thereby enabling a beautiful design of a portable toothbrush sterilizer and enhancing product competitiveness. Is to provide a vessel.

Another object of the present invention is to prevent the touch switch from being artificially actuated and close the cover, so that part of the touch switch does not protrude into the protruding hole of the upper case. It is an object of the present invention to provide a portable toothbrush sterilizer that prevents damage caused by ultraviolet rays emitted from a sterilizing lamp by operating a touch switch.

Another object of the present invention is to form at least one cradle that rises at a predetermined height on the bottom surface of the toothbrush bristle storage portion, and the toothbrush bristle has a position that is raised from the bottom surface by a predetermined height by the cradle. Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a portable toothbrush sterilizer that enhances the sterilization effect by quick dehydration of moisture attached to the toothbrush bristles.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a translucent transparent window on the upper surface of the cover where the toothbrush bristle insertion port is located, and a reflector below it, so that the light of the ultraviolet lamp is transparently transmitted through the translucent body. The object of the present invention is to provide a portable toothbrush sterilizer that increases the convenience of use.

Another object of the present invention is to form a third discharge hole in a grip housing part in which a toothbrush grip is housed so that water flowing into the toothbrush grip or flowing into the grip housing part is discharged. It is to provide a sterilizer.

A portable toothbrush sterilizer for achieving the above-mentioned object is a lower case in which a sterilization means storage part for storing a sterilization means provided with a sterilization lamp and a touch switch and a dry battery storage part are formed on one side. And a storage space that is coupled to the upper end of the lower case and that stores a toothbrush is recessed downward on the upper surface. The storage space stores toothbrush hairs of the toothbrush and has an ultraviolet discharge port formed on a side surface. A toothbrush bristle storage part and a grip storage part in which a toothbrush grip is stored below are formed, and a protrusion hole into which a part of the touch switch protrudes is formed on either the upper surface or the outer peripheral wall. The upper case and the toothbrush bristles of the upper case are attached and detached, a second ultraviolet discharge port is formed on one side, and a toothbrush grip can be accommodated on the other side. A protective cap formed on the upper case, and a cover that is positioned above the upper case and has a push projection that presses the touch switch on the inside, and that pivots to open and close. To do.

In the present invention, the protective cap is formed with at least one second cradle raised by a predetermined height from the bottom surface, and the second cradle is formed with an inclined surface facing both ends having a predetermined height. It is preferable to be configured in a double-sided protruding shape or a reverse inclined shape in which an inclined surface is formed downward from the side on which the second ultraviolet discharge port is formed.

In the present invention, it is preferable that a boundary step raised by a predetermined height from the bottom surface is formed in the opening portion of the protective cap.

In the present invention, at least one hanging hole is formed on the bottom surface of the lower case, a number of discharge holes are formed in the storage space of the upper case, and a number of second discharge holes are further formed on the bottom surface of the protective cap. It is preferable.

In the present invention, a space portion is formed in the front center portion of the lower case, a space portion is formed in the front center portion of the upper case, and the rotation protrusions protruding at both ends of the space portion, and the rear thereof A hanging step is formed, a hooking protrusion protruding downward is formed at the center of the front surface of the cover so as to be hooked with the hooking step, and support protruding pieces are formed on both sides of the hooking projection, and the space of the lower case A horizontal bar that is positioned in the space of the upper case and has an insertion space formed in the center to prevent interference with the step and the protrusion, and a vertical bar that stands upright in front of the horizontal bar, and the horizontal and It is preferable that a pivot member is further provided at both ends of the vertical bar. The pivot member has a hinge hole opened on one side so that the pivot protrusion of the upper case can be inserted.

In the present invention, the touch switch of the sterilizing unit is preferably formed with a length that does not protrude into the protruding hole of the upper case.

In the present invention, it is preferable that the cover is partially or entirely formed of a translucent body, and a reflecting mirror is formed on the upper surface of the cover.

In the present invention, an insertion hole is formed in the bottom surface of the storage space of the upper case, and one end is inserted and fixed in the insertion hole, and a holder is provided so as to facilitate fixing of the toothbrush grip. An oblique linear support piece that is upright on both sides and has an inclination on one side so that an insertion space is formed in the part, and a fixed piece that is formed at the lower end of the support piece and is inserted and fixed in the insertion hole. Is preferred.

The portable toothbrush sterilizer according to the present invention further includes a protective cap that can be attached and detached to the toothbrush bristle storage portion in which the toothbrush bristle is accommodated, and can be kept clean by removing and attaching the protective cap. And, therefore, the effect of preventing discoloration due to long-term use.

Then, a step portion is formed in an opening portion of a portion where the neck of the toothbrush is located, and the step portion prevents the water accumulated on the bottom surface of the protective cap from flowing into the grip storage portion, thereby It has the effect of minimizing contamination.

A plurality of discharge holes are formed in the bottom surface of the upper case and the bottom surface of the protective cap, and the water accumulated on the bottom surface of the protective cap is quickly drained to the outside through the discharge hole, so that the bottom surface of the protective cap This has the effect of minimizing contamination.

In addition, it is possible to easily disengage the hooking projections hanging on the hooking step from the hooking step only by the turning force of the rotating member, and to open the cover.

In addition, since a support member having a separate protrusion length and an opening protrusion are not required, a beautiful design of a portable toothbrush sterilizer can be achieved, and the product competitiveness can be enhanced.

In addition, the touch switch is formed so that a part of the touch switch does not protrude and sinks into the protruding hole of the upper case, so that the touch switch can be prevented from being arbitrarily operated and is pushed by the push protrusion when the cover is closed. There is an effect to.

In addition, at least one cradle that rises at a predetermined height is formed on the bottom surface of the toothbrush bristle storage portion, and the toothbrush bristles have a position that is raised by a predetermined height from the bottom surface by the cradle. The quick drainage of the water has the effect of enhancing the sterilizing effect.

On the other hand, on the upper surface of the cover where the toothbrush bristle insertion port is located, it further comprises a translucent transparent window and a reflecting window mirror below it, and the aesthetic sense that the light of the ultraviolet lamp is transparently transmitted through the translucent body, This has the effect of increasing the convenience of use with a mirror.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawing, the same reference numerals are used for the same components as those in the prior art, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

4 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the portable toothbrush sterilizer with the protective cap separated, FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the portable toothbrush sterilizer with the protective cap attached, and FIG. 6 is a portable toothbrush. FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view of a portable toothbrush sterilizer, FIG. 8 is a partially exploded enlarged perspective view of a button structure, and FIG. 9 is an operation of the button structure. FIG. 9a is a closed state diagram, FIG. 9b is an opened state diagram, FIG. 10 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state where a touch switch is pushed by opening and closing the cover, and FIG. FIG. 12 is an enlarged sectional view illustrating the embodiment, FIG. 12 is a plan view in which the toothbrush is stored in the storage space of the upper case, and FIG. 13 is a perspective view in which the transparent window and the reflecting mirror of the portable toothbrush sterilizer are separated.

The toothbrush sterilizer 10a includes a lower case 100a in which sterilizing means 160 and a portable dry battery are accommodated inside, an upper case 200a that is coupled so as to cover the upper end of the lower case 100a, and in which a storage space 210 is formed, The cover 300a is provided at the upper end of the upper case 200a and is opened and closed.

The lower case 100a is formed with a bottom surface 110 and an outer peripheral wall 120 standing on the outer periphery of the bottom surface 110, and a dry battery storage unit 140 provided with an opening / closing plate capable of storing a portable dry battery on the inner rear lower side. The sterilization means storage unit 150 in which the sterilization means 160 provided with the sterilization lamp 162 and the touch switch 164 is stored is formed on the upper side. In particular, the touch switch 164 of the sterilizing unit 160 preferably has a length that does not protrude outside through the protruding hole 250 of the upper case 200a when the upper case 200a is coupled.

A hooking hole 112 is formed through the bottom center 110 at an upper central portion. Referring to FIG. 8, a space portion 124 into which the rotation member is inserted is formed at the front center portion of the outer peripheral wall 120.

Hinge projections 130 are formed on both rear sides of the lower case 100a.

The upper case 200a is formed with an upper surface 220 and an outer peripheral wall 230 standing below the outer periphery of the upper surface 220. The upper surface 220 is formed with a storage space 210 that is depressed downward. On one side of the wall 230, a projecting hole 250 is formed in a portion where the touch switch 164 is located.

The storage space 210 is divided into a toothbrush storage portion 212 into which the toothbrush bristles 410 of the toothbrush 400 are inserted and a grip storage portion 214 into which the toothbrush grip 420 is stored.

Further, an ultraviolet discharge port 240 is formed at the rear of the toothbrush bristle housing portion 212, that is, on the side surface corresponding to the toothbrush bristle 410 so that the ultraviolet rays emitted from the sterilizing lamp 162 are emitted to the outside.

Referring to FIG. 8, a space portion 232 is formed at the center of the front surface of the outer peripheral wall 230 so that a rotation member is positioned, and rotation protrusions 264 are formed at both ends of the space portion 232. A hanging step 262 is formed at the rear center.

Referring to FIG. 4, a plurality of discharge holes 216 and at least one cradle for supporting the toothbrush bristles 410 and the toothbrush grips 420 are formed on the bottom surface of the toothbrush bristle storage unit 212.

The cradle includes a one-letter shape 272 that allows the toothbrush 410 to rise at a predetermined height from the bottom surface, and a two-side protruding shape 274 that is formed so that both ends that have risen a predetermined height face each other with a symmetrical inclination (see FIG. 11a). ) And an inversely inclined shape 276 (see FIG. 11b) formed with an inclination that raises the end of the toothbrush bristles 410 and faces downward toward the toothbrush grip 420 side, is preferably used.

This is because when the toothbrush bristle 410 with moisture is accommodated in the toothbrush bristle storage part 212, the toothbrush bristle 410 is maintained at a predetermined height from the bottom surface by the cradle, thereby attaching to the toothbrush bristle 410. The water is quickly dehydrated to the bottom surface of the toothbrush bristle container 212 to prevent the water accumulated on the bottom surface from adhering to the toothbrush bristle. By irradiating directly, the sterilization efficiency is improved.

In addition, at least one or more third discharge holes 217 are formed in the grip storage part 214 so that water flowing from the toothbrush grip 420 or the toothbrush bristle storage part 212 is discharged through the third discharge hole 217. Preferably it is formed.

Referring to FIG. 4, an elastic holder 280 is provided between the toothbrush bristle storage portion 212 and the grip storage portion 214 of the storage space 210 so that the toothbrush 400 is stably fixed when stored. .

Referring to FIG. 12, the holder 280 includes a support piece 282 standing on both sides, a fixing piece 284 formed on the lower end of the support piece 282, and a toothbrush grip 420 fixed to the inside of the support piece 282. The fixing piece 284 is fixed by being sandwiched between insertion holes 218 formed in the bottom surface of the storage space 210.

In particular, the support piece 282 of the holder 280 is formed in a slanted linear shape inclined to one side which is not horizontal, and the insertion and fixing force increases similar to the inclination of the toothbrush grip 420 inserted into the support piece 282. It is preferable to form as follows.

The holder 280 is preferably formed of a soft rubber material or a synthetic resin material having self-elasticity.

Referring to FIG. 12, A is an oblique holder formed with an inclination similar to the inclination of the toothbrush grip, and it can be confirmed that the toothbrush grip is stably fixed, and B is a conventional horizontal type. When a toothbrush grip having an inclination is fixed to the holder, it can be confirmed that the support piece of the holder is loosened due to the inclination of the toothbrush grip and the fixing force is reduced.

Hinge holes 310 are formed at both rear ends of the cover 330a, a plurality of vent holes 320 are formed on the upper surface, and a push projection 340 is formed to protrude rearward on the inner side.

Referring to FIG. 8, a hanging protrusion 362 protruding downward and a supporting protrusion piece 364 on each side of the hanging protrusion 362 are formed at the center of the front surface. The supporting protrusion piece 364 is a lower end surface of the cover 300a. And a horizontal plane.

4 to 6, the toothbrush bristle receiving part 212 of the upper case 200a is provided with a protective cap 500 to be attached and detached, and the protective cap 500 has a cup shape with an open upper part, and a second side on one side. An ultraviolet discharge port 510 is formed, a plurality of second discharge holes 530 and a second cradle are formed on the bottom surface 520, and an opening 550 is formed on one side surface to facilitate the storage of the toothbrush 400.

The second discharge hole 530 is preferably positioned on the same vertical line as the discharge hole 216 formed in the toothbrush bristle receiving portion 212, and is formed in a counter sink shape having a wide upper end and a narrow lower end. More preferably.

Note that the second cradle is formed in the same manner as the cradle selectively formed in the toothbrush bristle storage portion 212, that is, it is formed by a one-letter shape 542, a both-side protruding shape 544, and a reverse inclined shape 546. In this case, it is preferable that a depression is formed on the inner side where the bottom surface is opened, and a cradle is inserted into the depression.

In addition, a boundary step 560 having a predetermined height is formed in the opening portion 550 in order to prevent water accumulated on the bottom surface 520 from flowing into the grip storage portion 214, and the boundary step 560 is formed on the toothbrush grip 420. It is preferable to have a height that does not touch the bottom surface.

Referring to FIG. 8, the rotation member 600 includes a horizontal bar 610 having an insertion space 612 formed in the center thereof, and a vertical bar 620 that stands on the front surface of the horizontal bar 610. Hinge holes 614 are formed at both ends where the horizontal and vertical bars 610 and 620 come into contact, and an anti-slip protrusion 622 is formed at the lower front side of the vertical bar 620.

Referring to FIG. 13, a transparent window 700 and a reflecting mirror 800 are provided on the upper surface of the cover 300a.

The see-through window 700 is preferably formed of a translucent body having a hanging member 710 formed at the lower end, and a hanger step 372 is formed on the inner periphery of the upper surface of the cover 300a where the see-through window 700 is located. An insertion space 370 is formed, a see-through window 700 is fixed to the upper end of the hanging step 372, and is fixed to the bottom of the hanging step 372 through the insertion space 370 of the hanging member 710 cover 300 a of the see-through window 700.

The insertion space 370 formed in the cover 300a is preferably formed above the toothbrush storage portion 212. This is because the illumination of the sterilizing lamp 162 radiated through the ultraviolet discharge outlet 240 formed in the toothbrush bristle housing portion 212 is caused to be seen through the translucent body of the see-through window 700, thereby causing an aesthetic feeling.

A reflecting mirror 800 is provided below the see-through window 700. The reflecting mirror 800 has the same purpose as the mirror, and can be formed in various ways depending on the material, such as a glass material, a synthetic resin material, and a metal.
In some cases, the entire cover 300a can be formed of a semi-transparent material, and the reflecting mirror 800 can be attached to the upper surface of the cover 300a.

In the portable toothbrush sterilizer 10a, an upper case 200a in which a storage space 210 for the toothbrush 400 is formed is fixed to an upper part of a lower case 100a in which a sterilization unit 160 provided with a sterilization lamp 162 and a portable dry battery are stored. The hinge protrusion 130 of the lower case 100a is inserted into the hinge hole 310 of the cover 300a and pivots about the hinge protrusion 130 to open and close the upper part of the upper case 200a.

A protective cap 500 is attached to the toothbrush bristle storage portion 212 of the upper case 200a, and a rotating member 600 sandwiched between the rotating protrusions 264 of the upper case 200a is coupled to the center of the front surface.

A transparent window 700 and a reflecting mirror 800 are provided on the upper surface of the cover 300a.

Hereinafter, the use state of the portable toothbrush sterilizer configured as described above will be described.

Referring to FIGS. 9a and 9b, first, when opening the cover 300a, the rotating member 600 located on the front surface of the portable toothbrush sterilizer 10a is pushed.

At this time, it is preferable to press the portion of the anti-slip protrusion 622 formed at the lower end of the vertical bar 620 of the rotating member 600, and the rotating member 600 rotates about the rotating protrusion 264 by the pressing force. Then, the supporting projection piece 364 that is in close contact with the upper surface of the horizontal bar 610 is raised by the turning force.

Then, due to the upward force of the support protrusion piece 364, the hooking protrusion 362 formed at the center part of the cover 300a is released from the hooking force detachment from the hooking step 262 of the upper case 200a. With the release, the cover 300a can be easily rotated and opened.

Next, a description will be given of a case where the toothbrush 400 stored through the opened upper case 200a as described above is taken out and used, and the used toothbrush 400 is stored in the storage space 210 and then the cover 300a is closed. To do.

First, the used toothbrush 400 is stored in the storage space 210, and the toothbrush 400 is inserted into the central opening of the support piece 282 of the holder 280 provided in the storage space 210. At this time, the support piece 282 is inserted into the toothbrush 400. By having the same inclination as the inclination, the fixing force of the toothbrush 400 is increased.

The toothbrush bristles 410 located in the toothbrush bristle storage part 212 of the storage space 210 are supported by a second cradle raised by a predetermined height from the bottom surface 520 of the protective cap 500 attached to the toothbrush bristle storage part 212, Therefore, moisture attached to the toothbrush bristles 410 is dehydrated downward and collected on the bottom surface 520.

The water accumulated in the bottom surface 520 is drained to the second discharge hole 530 and the discharge hole 216 communicating with the second discharge hole 530, and at the same time, completely discharged to the outside through the hanging hole 112 of the lower case 100a. Drained.

The moisture that has not been drained to the bottom surface 520 is subsequently dried by the heat of the sterilizing lamp 162. Conventionally, there is a case where a part flows into the grip housing part 214, but the boundary step 560 of the protective cap 500 prevents water from flowing into the grip housing part 214.

On the other hand, when the cover 300a is rotated after the toothbrush 400 is completely stored in the storage space 210, the hooking protrusion 362 of the cover 300a is positioned at the hooking step 262. When the force is doubled at this time, the support protrusions 364 provided on both sides of the hooking protrusion 362 push the horizontal bar 610 of the rotating member 600.

The rotating member 600 that has received the pressing force rotates in the direction opposite to the opening direction around the rotating protrusion 264, and a hooking protrusion 362 is inserted into the opening 550 of the rotating member 600, so By covering the step 262, the cover 300a is closed.

Then, the push protrusion 340 of the closing cover 300a is inserted into the protrusion hole 250 formed in the upper surface 220 or the outer peripheral wall 230 of the upper case 200a, and presses the touch switch 164 provided at the position where the protrusion hole 250 is depressed. .

The sterilizing lamp 162 provided on one side of the sterilizing means 160 sterilizes the toothbrush hair 410 stored in the protective cap 500 by the operation of the pressed touch switch 164, and the toothbrush hair 410 is protected by the protective cap 500. By raising the predetermined height by the second cradle 520, the ultraviolet rays of the sterilizing lamp 162 are directly irradiated, so that the sterilization efficiency is increased.

Further, a semi-transparent see-through window 700 and a reflecting mirror 800 are provided on the upper surface of the closed cover 300a. When the sterilization lamp 162 is turned on, the illumination of the sterilization lamp 162 is translucently seen through the see-through window 700. Has the effect of causing aesthetics.

The above description is only one embodiment for carrying out the portable toothbrush sterilizer of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. The technical scope of the present invention is within the scope of various modifications that can be made by anyone having ordinary knowledge in the field to which the present invention belongs without departing from the scope of the present invention claimed in the claims. There should be a spirit. For example, a large number of discharge holes can be formed on the bottom surface of the lower case so as to improve the drainage performance of water drained through the discharge holes of the protective cap.

It is a disassembled perspective view of the conventional toothbrush sterilizer. It is a cross-sectional view of a conventional toothbrush sterilizer. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the conventional toothbrush sterilizer. In the portable toothbrush sterilizer which concerns on this invention, it is the partially expanded view which isolate | separated the protective cap. It is a partially expanded cross-sectional view of a state where a protective cap is attached to the portable toothbrush sterilizer according to the present invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a state in which a protective cap is attached to the portable toothbrush sterilizer according to the present invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the center part of the portable toothbrush sterilizer which concerns on this invention. It is a partial expansion exploded perspective view of the button structure concerning the present invention. It is drawing which shows the closed state as an operation state figure of the button in FIG. It is drawing which shows the open state as an operation state figure of the button in FIG. It is the longitudinal cross-sectional view which showed the state by which a touch switch is pushed by opening and closing of the cover which concerns on this invention. FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view illustrating a double-side protruding cradle according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view illustrating a reverse inclined cradle according to another embodiment of the present invention. It is the top view in which the toothbrush was inserted in the storage space of the upper case which concerns on this invention. It is the perspective view which isolate | separated the transparent window and reflector of the portable toothbrush sterilizer which concerns on this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10, 10a: Portable toothbrush sterilizer 100, 100a: Lower case 200, 200a: Upper case 300, 300a: Cover 500: Protective cap 600: Rotating member 700: Viewing window 800: Reflector

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A lower case (100a) in which a sterilization means storage part (150) capable of storing a sterilization means (160) provided with a sterilization lamp (162) and a touch switch (164) and a dry battery storage part (140) are formed on one side. ), And a storage space (210) in which a toothbrush is stored is coupled to the upper end of the lower case (100a) and is depressed downward on the upper surface (220). The storage space (210) is a toothbrush (400). ) Toothbrush bristle (410) is housed, and an ultraviolet discharge port (240) is formed on the side surface of the toothbrush bristle storage part (212), and a lower part of the toothbrush grip (420) is housed in a grip storage part (214). The upper case (200a) is formed with a projecting hole (250) into which a part of the touch switch (164) is projected and inserted on either the upper surface (220) or the outer peripheral wall (230). ) And the upper case (200a) is attached to the toothbrush bristle storage part (212), the second ultraviolet discharge port (510) is formed on one side, and the open part (550) so that the toothbrush grip (420) can be stored on the other side. A protective cap 500 formed on the upper case 200a, and a push projection 340 for pressing the touch switch 164 is formed on the inner side of the upper case 200a. 300a), and a portable toothbrush sterilizer. The portable toothbrush sterilizer according to claim 1, wherein the protective cap (500) is formed with at least one second cradle raised from the bottom surface (520) by a predetermined height. The portable toothbrush sterilizer according to claim 2, wherein the second cradle has a predetermined height and has a double-sided protruding shape (544) formed with inclined surfaces facing both ends. . The second cradle is formed in a reverse inclined shape (546) having an inclined surface that faces downward from the side on which the second ultraviolet discharge port (510) is formed to the other side. Item 3. A portable toothbrush sterilizer according to Item 2. The portable toothbrush sterilizer according to claim 1, wherein the opening (550) of the protective cap (500) is formed with a boundary step (560) rising a predetermined height from the bottom surface. At least one hanging hole (112) is formed on the bottom surface (110) of the lower case (100a), and a plurality of discharge holes are formed in the storage space (210) of the upper case (200a). The portable toothbrush sterilizer according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of second discharge holes (530) are further formed in a bottom surface (520) of the protective cap (500). A space part (124) is formed at the front center part of the lower case (100a), a space part (232) is formed at the front center part of the upper case (200a), and the space part (232). Rotating protrusions (264) protruding from both ends of the cover, and a hooking step (262) are formed at the rear thereof. A hooking protrusion (362) protruding downward is formed at the center of the front side of the cover (300a). (262) and support protrusions (364) are formed on both sides of the hooking protrusion (362), and the space (124) of the lower case (100a) and the upper case (200a) A horizontal bar (610) in which an insertion space (612) is formed in order to prevent interference with the hanging step (262) and the hanging protrusion (362) located in the space (232); Hanging vertically on the front of the horizontal bar (610) A bar (620) and hinge holes (614) open on one side so as to be inserted into the rotation protrusions (264) of the upper case (200a) are formed at both ends of the horizontal and vertical bars (610) (620). The portable toothbrush sterilizer according to claim 1, further comprising a rotating member (600). The portable toothbrush according to claim 1, wherein the touch switch (164) of the sterilizing means (160) is formed with a length that does not protrude into the protruding hole (250) of the upper case (200a). Sterilizer. The portable toothbrush sterilizer according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the cover (300a) is partially or entirely formed of a translucent body. The portable toothbrush sterilizer according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a reflective mirror (800) is formed on an upper surface of the cover (300a). An insertion hole (218) is formed in the bottom surface of the storage space (210) of the upper case (200a), and one end is inserted and fixed in the insertion hole (218) to facilitate the toothbrush grip (420). A holder (280) is provided so as to be fixed, and the holder (280) is formed in an oblique line having an inclination inclined to one side, standing on both sides so that an insertion space is formed in a central portion. The support piece (282) and a fixed piece (284) formed at a lower end of the support piece (282) and inserted and fixed in the insertion hole (218) are characterized by the above-mentioned. The portable toothbrush sterilizer according to any one of Items 8.