KR100940560B1 - Portable toothbrush sterilizer - Google Patents

Abstract

The portable toothbrush sterilizer of the present invention is a lower case having a sterilization means storage unit 150 and a battery storage unit 140 configured to accommodate sterilization means 160 including a sterilization lamp 162 and a touch switch 164 on one side. 100a; It is coupled to the upper end of the lower case (100a), the storage space 210, which is stored in the toothbrush is formed to be recessed downward from the upper surface 220, the storage space 210 is brush head 410 of the toothbrush 400 ) Is stored and is formed of a bristle holder (212) having a UV discharge port (240) formed on the side and the handle receiving port (214) is stored below the toothbrush rod 420, any of the upper surface 220 or the outer circumferential wall (230) An upper case 200a having a protruding hole 250 in which a part of the touch switch 164 is inserted to protrude; Attached to and detached from the brush bristles 212 of the upper case 200a, the second ultraviolet discharge port 510 is formed on one side, the opening 550 is formed on the other side to accommodate the toothbrush pole 420. Protective cap 500; And a cover 300a which is located above the upper case 200a and is formed with a push protrusion 340 for pressing the touch switch 164 inward and is rotated to be opened and closed.

Toothbrush Sterilizer, Protective Cap, Detachable Cap

Description

Portable toothbrush sterilizer {A sterilizer for toothbrush}

1 is an exploded perspective view of a conventional toothbrush sterilizer.

Figure 2 is a side cross-sectional view of a conventional toothbrush sterilizer.

Figure 3 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a conventional toothbrush sterilizer.

4 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the protective cap separated from the portable toothbrush sterilizer according to the present invention.

Figure 5 is an enlarged horizontal cross-sectional view of a part of the protective cap mounted on the portable toothbrush sterilizer according to the present invention.

Figure 6 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the protective cap mounted state on a portable toothbrush sterilizer according to the present invention.

Figure 7 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the central portion of the portable toothbrush sterilizer according to the present invention.

8 is an enlarged exploded perspective view of a part of the button structure according to the present invention.

9 is an operating state diagram of a button according to FIG.

9a is a closed state and 9b is an open state.

10 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a state in which the touch switch is pressed by opening and closing the cover according to the present invention.

11 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the pedestal,

11a is bilaterally projected and 11b is inclined.

12 is a plan view of the toothbrush inserted into the storage space of the upper case according to the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a perspective window and a reflector separated from the portable toothbrush sterilizer according to the present invention; FIG.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

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

The present invention relates to a portable toothbrush sterilizer which can be used for a long time by causing aesthetics with easy storage of the toothbrush and amplification of the sterilization lamp and prevention of discoloration.

In general, a portable toothbrush sterilizer is used for hygienic toothbrush storage by sterilizing the bristles through a sterilization lamp mounted therein with the individual storage of the toothbrush.

1 is an exploded perspective view of a conventional toothbrush sterilizer, Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a conventional toothbrush sterilizer, Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the toothbrush sterilizer, referring to Figures 1 to 3, the conventional toothbrush sterilizer 10 It consists of a lower case 100, an upper case 200 provided on the upper end of the lower case 100, and a cover 300 to open and close the upper end of the upper case 200.

The lower case 100 is composed of a bottom surface 110, and an outer circumferential wall 120 that is erected at a predetermined height on the outer circumference of the bottom surface 110, and a hook hole 112 in the center above the bottom surface 110. It is formed to penetrate through.

In addition, the support member 122 protruding horizontally is formed in the center portion of the front outer circumferential wall 120, the hinge protrusion 130 is protruded in each of both rear end of the rear.

In addition, the rear end of the bottom surface 110, the battery compartment 140 and the battery opening and closing plate is configured to open and close to accommodate the portable battery, located above the battery compartment 140, the sterilization lamp 162 and the touch switch 164 is A sterilization means storage port 150 is formed in which the sterilization means 160 is configured.

Here, the sterilization means 160, when the touch switch 164 is pressed, the ON (ON) signal is applied to the power from the portable battery that includes a circuit for lighting the sterilization lamp 162 through this Since it is a general technical idea, a detailed description thereof will be omitted, and when the touch switch 164 is released, an OFF signal is transmitted to the circuit, and as a result, the power applied from the portable battery is cut off and thus the sterilization lamp 162. ) Is turned off.

The upper case 200 is formed with an outer circumferential wall 230 which is erected under the outer circumference of the upper surface 220 and the upper surface 220, and a locking protrusion 260 protrudes from the front center portion of the outer circumferential wall 230. .

In addition, the upper surface 220 is recessed downward to accommodate the storage space 210 is formed so that the storage of the toothbrush 400, the storage space 210 is a bristle storage unit 212, the bristle 410 portion is stored. And, the toothbrush bristle 212 is divided into a handle receiving port 214 is stored in the toothbrush stand 420 below.

In particular, an ultraviolet discharge port 240 through which the ultraviolet rays of the germicidal lamp 162 is discharged is formed at the rear of the bristle holder 212.

In addition, a support member 219 is configured between the bristle holder 212 and the handle holder 214 to prevent the flow of the toothbrush 400 accommodated in the storage space 210, the support member 219 is rear The hinge hole 310 is formed on both sides, and one side of the upper surface is formed with a vent hole 320, and a lower opening portion 330 protruding horizontally is formed in the lower center portion of the front portion, and the locking protrusion 260 is formed on the inner surface thereof. The engaging hole 350 is formed is inserted.

In addition, a pressing protrusion 340 is formed at a corresponding position on one side of the cover 300 so as to press the touch switch 164 which is partially protruded through the protruding hole 250.

In the coupling relationship of the toothbrush sterilizer 10 configured as described above, the upper case 200 is fixed to the upper case 200 above the lower case 100 in which the portable battery and the sterilizing means 160 are accommodated, and the lower case 100 Hinge hole 310 of the cover 300 is inserted into the hinge protrusion 130 is protruded on both sides of the hinge is fixed, the cover 300 is rotated about the hinge protrusion 130, the upper case ( Opening and closing the upper 200).

Looking at the state of use of the toothbrush sterilizer configured through the above coupling relationship is as follows.

First, when the cover 300 is to be rotated to open the upper case 200, the opening protrusion 330 is held by the other hand while the support member 122 of the lower case 100 is held by one hand. Hold it up and lift it upwards.

Then, the locking hole 350 of the cover 300 is separated from the locking protrusion 260 of the upper case 200 by the turning force, and the cover 300 is hinged by the continuous turning force 130. Is rotated around the upper, the upper case 200 is opened.

Accordingly, the toothbrush 400 may be stored or removed into the storage space 210 through the open upper case 200.

On the other hand, if you want to close the upper side of the open upper case 200, when applying the reverse rotational force to the cover 300, the cover 300 is rotated around the hinge protrusion 130 by the rotational force With this rotational force, the cover 300 closes the upper side of the upper case 200.

In addition, a pressing protrusion 340 is formed inside the cover 300 which is closed, and the pressing protrusion 340 has a touch switch 164 partially protruding from the protruding hole 250 of the upper case 200. Press

In addition, by the pressed touch switch 164, the sterilization means 160 is supplied with power from the portable battery, and the sterilization lamp 162 is turned on through this, and the ultraviolet rays emitted from the lit sterilization lamp 162 are ultraviolet rays. The interior of the bristle storage port 212 is sterilized through the discharge port 240, the sterilization lamp 162 is turned on only for a predetermined time.

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

However, the toothbrush 400, which has been used, is filled with a large amount of water containing toothpaste, especially in the bristles 410, and when the toothbrush 400 is stored in the storage space 210 of the toothbrush sterilizer 10 in this state. ) The water is accumulated on the bottom surface of the bristle holder 212, and the accumulated water is partially evaporated by the thermal energy of the sterilization lamp 162, and part of the water is stored on the bottom surface of the bristle holder 212 by a chemical reaction. And the remaining portion flows into the handle opening 214 and is deposited on the bottom surface.

Therefore, the bristle storage port 212 and the handle storage port 214 is contaminated the bottom surface by the remaining amount of water when used for a long time, there was a problem in reducing the sterilization effect.

In addition, in order to wash the contaminated portion, the entire toothbrush sterilizer is washed with water and the like, and during this washing operation, the washing water is directly buried in the sterilization lamp, and in particular, the sterilization configured in the lower case is penetrated through the UV discharge port of the brush head storage outlet. Inflow into the means and portable batteries, there was a problem that provides a cause of the failure of the toothbrush sterilizer.

In addition, the bristles of the toothbrush storage is discolored by ultraviolet rays emitted from the germicidal lamp, and the water containing toothpaste components accumulated in the bristles of the bristles will cause a chemical reaction by the ultraviolet rays emitted from the germicidal lamp, discoloring the chemical reaction Discoloration of the bristle bristle part is clearly expressed through various factors, such as to make the product value deteriorate.

On the other hand, when the distance between the stored toothbrush and the sterilization lamp is too close, and the bristles stored in the storage space due to the user's surroundings or impact are in close contact with the surface of the sterilization lamp, the high temperature is caused by the release of heat energy from the applied sterilization lamp. In this case, the sterilization lamp is damaged due to the temperature difference as it is lowered to a low temperature by the water in the part where the bristles are in contact with the water.

In addition, in the locking structure in which the locking hole of the cover is caught by the locking protrusion of the upper case, there is a troublesome inconvenience of using both hands and the inconvenience of lifting the opening protrusion of the cover while holding the supporting member.

In addition, according to the protruding length of the support member and the opening protrusion, that is, when the protruding length is short, the holding force is weak and the rotational force for rotating the cover is doubled, and the holding force is weakened due to the occurrence of sliding by the short length, so that the opening of the cover is smooth. There was a problem that is not made.

In addition, when the length is increased, the gripping force is doubled, there is a problem that is easily broken by the impact, in particular, the beauty of the product is lost by the protruding portion has a problem of lowering the product competitiveness.

On the other hand, the touch switch protruding part of the protrusion hole of the upper case is operated by pressing the pressing protrusion of the cover, in this case, the touch switch is pressed by the pressing protrusion in the state that the closing of the cover is not completed to sterilize the lamp To operate, there was a problem that the ultraviolet rays of the operated sterilization lamp is emitted to the outside of the toothbrush sterilizer.

In particular, the touch switch protruding through the protrusion hole of the upper case, anyone can press the touch switch while the cover is open, and in addition, in the sterilization lamp that is lit by the children pressing the protruding touch switch to induce curiosity There is a problem that can be injured by the ultraviolet light emitted.

As proposed to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to configure a protective cap that can be detached, attached to the bristle holder receiving the bristles, the cleaning can be maintained by the removal, attachment of the protective cap The present invention provides a portable toothbrush sterilizer which prevents discoloration due to prolonged use.

Another object of the present invention is to form a boundary step in the opening of the protective cap, to prevent contamination of the handle holder by minimizing the water accumulated in the bottom surface of the protective cap by the boundary step into the handle opening. To provide a portable toothbrush sterilizer.

Another object of the present invention is to form a plurality of discharge holes in the bottom surface and the bottom surface of the protective cap of the upper case, the water collected in the bottom surface of the protective cap is drained to the outside through the discharge hole of the protective cap It is to provide a portable toothbrush sterilizer which minimizes contamination of the floor.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable toothbrush sterilizer having the simplicity of use which can easily open the cover by leaving the locking projections easily at the locking step by the rotational force of the rotating member.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable toothbrush sterilizer for enhancing the product competitiveness, as the support member and the opening protrusion having a separate protruding length are unnecessary, so that the design of the portable toothbrush sterilizer is possible.

Another object of the present invention is a protrusion hole of the upper case is formed so as not to protrude a portion of the touch switch, to prevent the operation of the touch switch artificially, radiating from the sterilization lamp as the touch switch is operated only when the cover is closed The present invention provides a portable toothbrush sterilizer which prevents injuries caused by ultraviolet rays.

Another object of the present invention is to form at least one or more pedestal which is raised to a certain height on the bottom surface of the bristle storage opening, through the debris as a quick dehydration of the bite buried in the bristles having a position raised to a certain height from the bottom surface It is to provide a portable toothbrush sterilizer to increase the sterilization effect.

Another object of the present invention is to configure a viewing window of the translucent body on the upper surface of the cover in which the bristle insertion opening is located and a reflecting mirror below the portable toothbrush to amplify the aesthetics and the convenience of use by the reflector that the light of the ultraviolet lamp is projected into the translucent body To provide a sterilizer.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable toothbrush sterilizer to form a third discharge hole in the handle storage port that is stored in the toothbrush bar, so that the water that is buried in the toothbrush bar, or flowed into the handle storage port can be drained.

The portable toothbrush sterilizer for achieving the above object is a lower case having a sterilization means storage port and a battery storage port that can accommodate a sterilization means consisting of a sterilization lamp and a touch switch; It is coupled to the upper end of the lower case, the storage space in which the toothbrush is stored is formed to be recessed downward from the upper surface, the storage space is the bristle of the toothbrush is stored and the toothbrush rod is formed below the UV discharge port on the side An upper case which is formed of a handle receiving port to be received and has a protruding hole formed at one side of the upper surface or the outer circumferential wall to protrude a part of the touch switch; A protective cap which is detached and attached to the bristle storage opening of the upper case, and a second ultraviolet discharge port is formed at one side, and an opening is formed at the other side to accommodate the toothbrush bar; And a cover positioned above the upper case and formed with a pressing protrusion for pressing the touch switch inward, and rotated to open and close.

In the present invention, the protective cap is formed with at least one or more second pedestal which is raised at a certain height from the bottom surface, the second pedestal has a predetermined height and both sides protruding or formed on the inclined surface of the inclined sides facing each other end 2 It is preferable that the inclined surface is formed in the inclined slope formed downward in the other direction from the side where the UV discharge port is formed.

In the present invention, the opening of the protective cap is preferably formed a boundary step raised from the bottom surface a certain height.

In the present invention, at least one hook hole is formed on the bottom surface of the lower case; A plurality of discharge holes are formed in the storage space of the upper case; A plurality of second discharge holes in the bottom surface of the protective cap; is preferably formed further.

In the present invention, a space portion is formed in the front center portion of the lower case; A space portion is formed at the front center portion of the upper case, a pivoting protrusion protruding from each of both side ends of the space portion, and a locking step jaw formed at the rear thereof; A locking projection protruding downward from the front inner center of the cover is formed to be able to be engaged with the locking step jaw, and support protrusions are formed at each of both sides of the locking projection; Located in the space portion of the lower case and the space portion of the upper case, a horizontal bar having an insertion space formed in the center to prevent interference with the locking step and the locking projection, and a vertical bar standing vertically in front of the horizontal bar, and the horizontal and Rotating member is formed with a hinge hole is open at one side so as to be inserted into the rotating projection of the upper case on both side ends of the vertical bar.

In the present invention, the touch switch of the sterilization means is preferably formed to a length that does not protrude in the protrusion hole of the upper case.

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

In the present invention, the insertion hole is through the bottom of the storage space of the upper case; One end is inserted and fixed in the insertion hole, the holder is configured to facilitate the fixing of the toothbrush bar, the holder is a support piece which is formed on the two sides and formed in an oblique shape with a tilted to one side to form an insertion space in the center and , It is preferably formed of a fixing piece which is formed at the bottom of the support piece and inserted into the insertion hole.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings in detail as follows, the same reference numerals for the same configuration as the prior art and the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Figure 4 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the protective cap removed from the portable toothbrush sterilizer, Figure 5 is a partially enlarged horizontal cross-sectional view of the portable toothbrush sterilizer is equipped with a protective cap, Figure 6 is a portable toothbrush sterilizer is equipped with a protective cap 7 is a partially enlarged longitudinal sectional view of the portable toothbrush sterilizer, FIG. 8 is a partially exploded enlarged perspective view of the button structure, FIG. 9 is an operating state diagram of the button structure, 9a is a closed state, and 9b is open 10 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a state in which the touch switch is pressed by opening and closing the cover, Figure 11 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing an embodiment of the pedestal, Figure 12 is a toothbrush in the storage space of the upper case FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a perspective window and a reflecting mirror of a portable toothbrush sterilizer separated from each other. FIG.

The toothbrush sterilizer 10a has a lower case 100a in which a sterilizing means 160 and a portable battery are accommodated therein, and an upper case 200a which is coupled to cover an upper end of the lower case 100a and has a storage space 210 formed therein. ), And a cover 300a provided at an upper end of the upper case 200a to open and close.

The lower case 100a has a bottom surface 110 and an outer circumferential wall 120 which is erected on the outer circumference of the bottom surface 110, and a battery storing opening including an opening and closing plate configured to accommodate a portable battery at an inner rear and a lower side thereof. And a sterilization means storage port 150 for accommodating the sterilization means 160 having the sterilization lamp 162 and the touch switch 164 formed thereon, and in particular, a touch switch of the sterilization means 160. 164 has a length that does not protrude to the outside through the protrusion hole 250 of the upper case 200a when the upper case 200a is coupled.

In addition, the hook hole 112 is formed to penetrate the center portion above the bottom surface 110, and referring to FIG. 8, a space portion 124 is formed in the front center portion of the outer circumferential wall 120.

Of course, hinge protrusions 130 are formed on both rear sides of the lower case 100a.

The upper case 200a has an upper surface 220 and an outer circumferential wall 230 which is erected below the outer circumference of the upper surface 220, and a receiving space 210 is formed on the upper surface 220 to be recessed downward. One side of the upper surface 220 or the outer circumferential wall 230 is formed such that the protruding hole 250 penetrates a portion where the touch switch 164 is located.

The storage space 210 is divided into a bristle storage port 212 into which the bristle 410 of the toothbrush 400 is inserted, and a handle storage port 214 into which the toothbrush bar 420 is stored.

In addition, the ultraviolet discharge port 240 is formed at the rear side of the bristle storage unit 212, that is, the side surface corresponding to the bristle 410, so that ultraviolet rays emitted from the germicidal lamp 162 are radiated to the outside.

Referring to FIG. 8, the front center portion of the outer circumferential wall 230 has a space portion 232 so that the rotation member is positioned, and the rotation protrusions 264 are formed at both sides of the space portion 232. A locking step 262 is formed at the rear center thereof.

Referring to FIG. 4, at least one or more pedestals supporting the plurality of discharge holes 216, the bristles 410, and the toothbrush bar 420 are formed on the bottom surface of the bristle storage port 212.

Referring to FIGS. 11A and 11B, the pedestal has a straight shape 272 such that the bristles 410 are raised at a predetermined height from the bottom surface, and both protruding shapes 274 are formed to face each other at an inclined slope in which both ends are symmetric to each other. Raising the tip of the bristle 410, it is preferable to selectively use a reverse slope type 276 formed with a slope downward toward the toothbrush pole 420 side.

This is when the bristle bristle 410 is stored in the bristle holder 212, the bristle 410 is maintained at a predetermined height from the bottom surface by the support, thereby causing the bite on the bristle 410 To prevent dehydration and the accumulation of water accumulated on the bottom of the bristle holder 212 to the bristles, the bristles are located on the same line as the germicidal lamp 162, sterilized by direct irradiation of ultraviolet rays. It is to improve the efficiency.

In addition, at least one third discharge hole 217 is formed in the handle receiving hole 214 so that water flowing from the toothbrush holder 420 or the bristle holder 212 may be discharged through the third discharge hole 217. It is preferably formed so that.

Referring to FIG. 4, a ballistic chain holder 280 is configured between the bristle holder 212 and the handle holder 214 of the storage space 210 so that a stable fixation may be made during storage of the toothbrush 400.

Referring to FIG. 12, the holder 280 has a support piece 282 standing on both sides and a fixing piece 284 formed at a lower end of the support piece 282, and the toothbrush rod (inside the support piece 282). 420 is seated, and the fixing piece 284 is fitted into the insertion hole 218 formed on the bottom surface of the storage space 210.

In particular, the support piece 282 of the holder 280 is formed in a diagonal shape twisted to one side rather than horizontal, and similar to the twisted inclination of the toothbrush rod 420 inserted into the support piece 282, the insertion and fixing force It is preferable to form so as to be amplified.

Of course, the holder 280 is preferably formed of a soft rubber material or a synthetic resin material having its own elastic force.

That is, in Fig. 12, A portion may be that the toothbrush body check reliably fixed through the four linear of the holder formed of the twisted slope is similar to the twisted slope of the toothbrush body, B portion is a toothbrush body having a slope lean the ratio to the conventional horizontal holder When it is seated, it can be seen that the support pieces of the holder are opened due to the inclination of the toothbrush bar, thereby decreasing the fixing force.

The cover 300a has hinge holes 310 formed at both rear ends of the cover 300, a plurality of vent holes 320 are formed at an upper surface thereof, and a push protrusion 340 is protruded at an inner rear thereof.

Referring to FIG. 8, the front protrusion has a locking protrusion 362 and a support protrusion 364 formed on each of both sides of the locking protrusion 362, and the support protrusion 364 includes a cover 300a. It is preferable to have a bottom surface and a horizontal surface of the).

4 to 6, the brush bristle 212 of the upper case 200a includes a protective cap 500 which is detached and attached, and the protective cap 500 has one side in the form of an open cup. A second ultraviolet discharge hole 510 is formed in the bottom surface, and a plurality of second discharge holes 530 and second pedestals are formed in the bottom surface 520, and an opening portion on one side of the toothbrush 400 is smoothly accommodated. 550 is formed.

In addition, the second discharge hole 530 is preferably located on the same vertical line as the discharge hole 216 formed in the brush bristle 212, the upper end is formed in a countersink shape that is wider and narrower the lower end. desirable.

In addition, the second pedestal is formed in the same shape as the pedestal selectively formed in the bristle holder 212, that is, the straight 542, both protruding 544 and the reverse inclined 546, in this case the inner bottom is open It is preferable to form a depression so that the pedestal is inserted into the depression.

In addition, a boundary step 560 having a predetermined height is formed in the opening part 550 to prevent water accumulated in the bottom surface 520 from flowing into the handle receiving opening 214, and the height of the boundary step 560 is formed. It is desirable to have a height that does not touch the bottom of the toothbrush bar 420.

Referring to FIG. 8, the rotating member 600 includes a horizontal bar 610 having an insertion space 612 formed at the center thereof, a vertical bar 620 standing downward in front of the horizontal bar 610, and horizontal And hinge bars 614 are formed at both ends of the vertical bar 610, 620 abuts, a non-slip projection 622 is formed on the front lower side of the vertical bar 620.

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

The see-through window 700 is preferably formed of a semi-transparent body having a locking member 710 formed at a lower end thereof, and an insertion space 370 having a locking step 372 formed at an inner circumference of an upper surface of the cover 300a in which the see-through window 700 is located. ) Is formed, the viewing window 700 is seated on the upper end of the locking step 372, the locking member 710 of the viewing window 700 through the insertion space 370 of the cover 300a locking step 372 It is caught and fixed to the bottom of).

In addition, the insertion space 370 formed in the cover 300a is preferably formed above the bristle holder 212, which is a sterilization lamp that is radiated through the ultraviolet discharge port 240 formed in the bristle holder 212 ( As the illumination of 162 is projected by the translucent body of the see-through window 700, the aesthetics are induced.

In addition, a reflecting mirror 800 is configured below the viewing window 700, and the reflecting mirror 800 has the same purpose as a mirror, and may be variously formed, such as a glass material, a synthetic resin material, and a metal.

In some cases, the entire cover 300a may be formed as a translucent body, and the reflector 800 may be attached to the upper surface of the cover 300a.

In other words, the portable toothbrush sterilizer 10a has a storage space 210 of the toothbrush 400 formed inside the sterilization means 160 including the sterilization lamp 162 and the lower case 100a in which the portable battery is stored. The upper case 200a is fixedly coupled, the hinge hole 310 of the cover 300a is inserted into the hinge protrusion 130 of the lower case 100a, and is rotated about the hinge protrusion 130 to form an upper case. It opens and closes above 200a.

In addition, a protective cap 500 is attached to the bristle storage opening 212 of the upper case 200a, and the pivot member 600 fitted to the pivoting projection 264 of the upper case 200a is coupled to the front center. have.

In addition, a viewing window 700 and a reflecting mirror 800 are formed on the upper surface of the cover 300a.

Looking at the state of use of the portable toothbrush sterilizer configured as described above are as follows.

First, when the cover 300a is to be opened, referring to FIGS. 9A and 9B, the rotating member 600 located on the front surface of the portable toothbrush sterilizer 10a is pressed.

At this time, the anti-slip protrusion 622 formed at the lower end of the vertical bar 620 of the rotating member 600 applies a pressing force to the position portion, by the pressing force the rotating member 600 is a rotating protrusion ( 264 is rotated around the support protrusion 364 which is rotated about the upper surface of the horizontal bar 610 by the rotational force.

In addition, the locking projection 362 formed in the central portion of the cover 300a by the lifting force of the support protrusion 364 is released from the locking step jaw 262 of the upper case 200a, the locking force is released, this locking force It is possible to easily open the cover 300a by release.

When the toothbrush 400 stored through the upper case 200a opened as described above is removed and used, the used toothbrush 400 is stored in the storage space 210 and then the cover 300a is to be closed. Look like this:

First, the used toothbrush 400 is accommodated in the storage space 210, the toothbrush 400 is inserted into the central opening of the support piece 282 of the holder 280 provided in the storage space 210, wherein the As the support piece 282 has the same slope as that of the toothbrush 400, the fixing force of the toothbrush 400 is amplified.

In addition, the bristles 410 located in the bristle storage 212 of the storage space 210 is a second pedestal raised from the bottom surface 520 of the protective cap 500 attached to the bristle storage 212 Supported by, through which the water buried in the bristles 410 is dehydrated downwards and accumulated on the bottom surface 520.

In addition, the water accumulated on the bottom surface 520 is drained to the second discharge hole 530, the discharge hole 216 communicated with the second discharge hole 530, and at the same time the hook hole of the lower case (100a) Through 112).

And, the water that is not drained to the bottom surface 520 is then dried by the heat of the sterilization lamp 162, but in the past some may flow into the handle holder 214, but the protective cap 500 The boundary step 560 prevents water from flowing into the handle receiving opening 214.

On the other hand, if the cover 300a is rotated after the storage of the toothbrush 400 in the storage space 210 is completed, the locking projection 362 of the cover 300a is located on the locking step 262, the force When doubled, the support protrusion pieces 364 provided on both sides of the locking projection 362 presses the horizontal bar 610 of the rotation member 600.

The rotating member 600 received the pressing force is rotated in the reverse direction of the opening direction about the pivoting projection 264, and the locking projection 362 is inserted into the opening portion 550 of the pivoting member 600 at the rear. As the locking step 262 is engaged, the cover 300a is completely closed.

In addition, the pressing protrusion 340 of the closed cover 300a is inserted into the protruding hole 250 formed on the upper surface 220 or the outer circumferential wall 230 of the upper case 200a, and into the protruding hole 250. Press the touch switch 164 configured in the recessed position.

In addition, the sterilization lamp 162 provided on one side of the sterilization means 160 by the operation of the pressed touch switch 164 to sterilize the bristle 410 accommodated in the protective cap 500, the bristle 410 ) Is increased by a certain height by the second pedestal 520 of the protective cap 500, the sterilization efficiency is amplified as the ultraviolet rays of the sterilization lamp 162 is irradiated with direct sunlight.

Furthermore, the upper surface of the closed cover (300a) is composed of a semi-transparent see-through window 700 and a reflecting mirror 800, the illumination of the sterilization lamp 162 through the see-through window 700 by the lighting of the sterilization lamp 162. There is an effect that causes aesthetics as seen through.

As described above, the portable toothbrush sterilizer of the present invention further comprises a protective cap that can be detached and attached to the bristle storage port where the bristles are stored, and the ease of washing that can be maintained clean by removing and attaching the protective cap. This has the effect of preventing discoloration due to prolonged use.

In addition, by forming a stepped portion in the opening of the portion where the toothbrush neck is located, the step of preventing the accumulation of water accumulated in the bottom surface of the protective cap by the stepped portion into the handle holder has the effect of minimizing the contamination of the handle holder have.

In addition, by forming a plurality of discharge holes on the bottom surface of the upper case and the bottom of the protective cap, the water collected in the bottom surface of the protective cap is quickly drained to the outside through the discharge hole to contaminate the bottom surface of the protective cap Minimize the effect.

Moreover, there is an effect of having the ease of use that the locking projection caught on the locking step can be easily removed from the locking step by opening the cover only by the rotational force of the rotation member.

In addition, since the support member and the opening protrusion having a separate protrusion length are unnecessary, the design of the portable toothbrush sterilizer is possible, thereby enhancing the product competitiveness.

In addition, since a part of the touch switch is recessed without protruding into the protrusion hole of the upper case, there is an effect of preventing the touch switch from operating arbitrarily and being pressed by the push protrusion when the cover is closed.

In addition, at least one pedestal is formed on the bottom surface of the bristle storage device to be raised to a certain height, so that the sterilization effect due to the rapid drainage of the bite on the bristle as the bristle has a raised position from the bottom surface through the pedestal It is effective.

On the other hand, a transparent window is formed on the upper surface of the cover where the bristle insertion opening is located, and a mirror which is a reflection window below, further amplifying the aesthetics of the light of the ultraviolet lamp and the convenience of use by the mirror. have.

What has been described above is just one embodiment for carrying out the portable toothbrush sterilizer of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, without departing from the gist of the invention claimed in the claims below Anyone with ordinary knowledge in the field of the invention will have the technical spirit of the present invention to the extent that various modifications can be made.

For example, by forming a plurality of discharge holes on the bottom surface of the lower case, it can be formed to improve the drainage of water drained through the discharge hole of the protective cap.

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A lower case 100a having a sterilization means storage port 150 and a battery storage port 140 configured to accommodate sterilization means 160 including the sterilization lamp 162 and the touch switch 164; It is coupled to the upper end of the lower case (100a), the storage space 210, which is stored in the toothbrush is formed to be recessed downward from the upper surface 220, the storage space 210 is brush head 410 of the toothbrush 400 ) Is stored and is formed of a bristle holder (212) having a UV discharge port (240) formed on the side and the handle receiving port (214) is stored below the toothbrush rod 420, any of the upper surface 220 or the outer circumferential wall (230) An upper case 200a having a protruding hole 250 in which a part of the touch switch 164 is inserted to protrude; Attached to and detached from the brush bristles 212 of the upper case 200a, the second ultraviolet discharge port 510 is formed on one side, the opening 550 is formed on the other side to accommodate the toothbrush pole 420. Protective cap 500; And A portable toothbrush sterilizer, comprising: a cover 300a which is positioned above the upper case 200a and presses the touch switch 164 inward and is rotated to be opened and closed. . The method of claim 1, Portable toothbrush sterilizer, characterized in that the protective cap 500 is formed with at least one or more second pedestal raised to a certain height from the bottom surface (520). The method of claim 2, The second pedestal is a portable toothbrush sterilizer, characterized in that it is formed of both sides protruding (544) having a predetermined height and the inclined surface of the inclined sides facing each other. The method of claim 2, The second pedestal is a portable toothbrush sterilizer, characterized in that formed in the inclined slope 546, the inclined surface of the slope downward in the other direction from the side formed with the second ultraviolet discharge port (510). The method of claim 1, Portable toothbrush sterilizer, characterized in that the opening 550 of the protective cap 500 is formed with a boundary step 560 raised from the bottom surface a certain height. The method of claim 1, At least one hook hole 112 is formed on the bottom surface 110 of the lower case 100a; A plurality of discharge holes are formed in the storage space 210 of the upper case 200a; Portable toothbrush sterilizer, characterized in that the plurality of second discharge hole (530) on the bottom surface 520 of the protective cap 500 is further formed. The method of claim 1, A space portion 124 is formed at the front center portion of the lower case 100a; A space portion 232 is formed at the front center portion of the upper case 200a, a pivoting protrusion 264 protruding from each of both side ends of the space portion 232, and a locking step jaw 262 is formed at the rear thereof; A locking protrusion 362 protruding downward from the front inner side center of the cover 300a is formed to be able to engage with the locking step jaw 262, and support protrusions 364 are formed at both sides of the locking protrusion 362; Located in the space portion 124 of the lower case 100a and the space portion 232 of the upper case 200a, the insertion space 612 to prevent interference with the locking step 262 and the locking projection 362 in the center A horizontal bar 610 formed thereon and a vertical bar 620 erected vertically on the front of the horizontal bar 610, and a rotation of the upper case 200a at both ends of the horizontal and vertical bars 610 and 620. Portable toothbrush sterilizer, characterized in that the rotation member 600 is formed with a hinge hole 614, one side is opened to be inserted into the projection (264). The method of claim 1, The touch switch 164 of the sterilization means 160 is a portable toothbrush sterilizer, characterized in that formed in the length does not protrude in the protrusion hole 250 of the upper case (200a). The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, The cover 300a is a portable toothbrush sterilizer, characterized in that part or the whole is formed of a translucent body. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, Portable toothbrush sterilizer, characterized in that the reflector 800 is formed on the upper surface of the cover (300a). delete

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