KR101103709B1 - Uv-led sterilization device for mounting into the container cap - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A UV-LED sterilizer is provided to be installed in container lids having various shapes and sizes by equipping with a transformable supporting member. CONSTITUTION: A UV-LED sterilizer comprises: a housing arranged inside a container lid; a plurality of elastically transformable supporting members; a plurality of UV-LEDs(130) arranged within the housing; a power source(140) electrically connected to the UV-LED; and a power switch(150) which is electrically connected between the UV-LED and power source. The supporting member is elastically transformed and spirally bent when the housing is mounted in the container lid.

Description

UV-LED sterilizer for mounting on the lid of a container {UV-LED STERILIZATION DEVICE FOR MOUNTING INTO THE CONTAINER CAP}

The present invention relates to a UV-LED sterilizer which can be mounted to a container lid of various sizes and shapes.

The contents contained in the container, such as cosmetics, are likely to be contaminated by external exposure and contact with the human body when used for a long time. In addition, the contents are easily damaged or deteriorated when not used for a long time. It is well known that ultraviolet light in the 260 nm to 280 nm band has an excellent effect on disinfection and sterilization. Disinfection and sterilization of contents is possible by installing UV-LED on the lid of the container that can generate ultraviolet light. However, the size of the container and the lid of the container varies greatly depending on the type and use of the contents stored in the container. Therefore, if the UV-LED sterilizer is installed in a specific container or container lid, there is a problem that the UV-LED sterilizer must be disposed together with the container after the use of the contents. In addition, since the UV-LED sterilizer is manufactured to suit the size and shape of a specific container or container lid, productivity and compatibility are poor.

The present invention is to solve the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a UV-LED sterilization apparatus for mounting on the lid of the container of various sizes and shapes.

A UV-LED sterilizer is provided for mounting on the container lid. UV-LED sterilizing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, a housing disposed inside the lid of the container, a plurality of support members elastically deformable, one end is coupled to the housing and the other end extends in a straight line in the radial direction of the housing, A plurality of UV-LEDs disposed within the housing, a power source electrically connected to the UV-LEDs, and a power switch electrically connected between the UV-LEDs and the power source, the support member when the housing is mounted on the container lid. Is elastically deformed and bent in a spiral shape, and the other end contacts the inner circumferential surface of the container lid.

UV-LED sterilization apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention, a housing disposed inside the lid of the container, a plurality of support members that are elastically deformable, one end is coupled to the housing and the other end is bent in the circumferential direction of the housing, A plurality of UV-LEDs disposed therein, a power source electrically connected to the UV-LEDs, and a power switch electrically connected between the UV-LEDs and the power source, and when the housing is mounted to the container lid, the support member It is elastically deformed and is further bent in a spiral shape and the other end is in contact with the inner circumferential surface of the container lid.

As an embodiment of the present invention, the housing may include a body formed of an opaque material, an upper surface coupled to the upper side of the body and formed of an opaque material, and a lower surface detachably coupled to the lower side of the body. In this embodiment, the lower surface may be formed of a transparent material. In another embodiment, the bottom surface may further include a plurality of openings formed to correspond to the plurality of UV-LEDs.

UV-LED sterilization apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a timer switch electrically connected between the power switch and the UV-LED.

According to the UV-LED sterilizing apparatus according to the present invention, after using the contents of the container can be disinfected and sterilized by irradiating the contents with ultraviolet light. Since the UV-LED sterilizer according to the present invention includes a support member that is elastically or plastically deformed, the UV-LED sterilizer may be mounted on a container lid of various sizes and shapes. UV-LED sterilization apparatus according to the present invention is provided with a timer switch to operate the UV-LED for a predetermined time. Therefore, it is possible to maximize the service life of the power supply by reducing the power consumed to operate the UV-LED.

1 is an exploded perspective view showing a UV-LED sterilization apparatus (excluding the support member) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a UV-LED sterilization apparatus (excluding the support member) according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a UV-LED sterilization apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a UV-LED sterilization apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.
5A and 5B are bottom views illustrating a state in which the UV-LED sterilizer of FIG. 3 is mounted on a container lid.
6 is a circuit diagram of a UV-LED sterilization apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

With reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail an embodiment of a container lid having a UV-LED.

1 to 4, the UV-LED sterilizing apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is the housing 110, 210, the support member (120, 220), a plurality of UV-LED 130, a power source 140, a power switch 150, and a timer switch 160.

The housing 110 is disposed inside the container lids 50, 60 (see FIGS. 5A and 5B). As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the housing 110 has a cylindrical body 111, an upper surface 112 coupled to an upper side of the body 111, and a lower surface coupled to a lower side of the body 111 ( 113, 213). The body 111 has a hollow cylindrical shape to accommodate the UV-LED 130, the power supply 140, the power switch 150, and the like. The body 111 and the upper surface 112 may be formed of an opaque material to prevent the ultraviolet light emitted from the UV-LED 130 from being transmitted to the outside. The body 111 and the upper surface 112 may be manufactured separately, combined, or integrally manufactured. As shown in FIG. 1, the lower surface 113 may be formed of a transparent material to transmit ultraviolet light emitted from the UV-LED 130. As another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the lower surface 213 may include a plurality of openings 213a formed to correspond to the plurality of UV-LEDs 130. In this case, the plurality of UV-LEDs 130 are respectively inserted into the corresponding plurality of openings 213a. Therefore, ultraviolet light emitted from the UV-LED 130 is directly irradiated to the contents can be improved sterilization of the contents. The lower surfaces 113 and 213 may be detachably mounted to the body 111 for replacement of the power supply 140 and repair of parts. The shape of the housing is not limited to the illustrated embodiment and may have a polygonal columnar or polyhedral shape that can accommodate UV-LEDs and the like.

As shown in FIG. 3, one end of the support member 120 is coupled to the housing 110 and the other end of the support member 120 extends in a straight line in the radial direction of the housing 110, and a plurality of support members 120 may be provided. That is, the support member 120 is radially coupled to the body 111 of the housing 110. When the UV-LED sterilizer 100 (or the housing 110) is mounted on the container lid, the support member 120 is elastically deformed and bent in a spiral shape, and the other end is in contact with the inner circumferential surfaces of the container lids 50 and 60. do. The elastic restoring force is stored in the supporting member 120 by the elastic deformation of the supporting member 120. The other end of the support member 120 presses the inner circumferential surfaces of the container lids 50 and 60 by the elastic restoring force. Thus, the UV-LED sterilizer 100 (or housing 110) is supported in the container lids 50, 60.

As shown in FIG. 4, one end of the support member 220 is coupled to the housing 110 and the other end thereof is bent in the circumferential direction of the housing 110 to be elastically deformable, and a plurality of support members 220 may be provided. That is, the support member 220 is coupled to the body 111 of the housing 110 in a spiral. When the UV-LED sterilizer 100 (or the housing 110) is mounted on the container lid, the support member 120 is elastically deformed and bent further spirally, and the other end of the UV-LED sterilizer 100 (or the housing 110) is Contact. The elastic restoring force is stored in the supporting member 220 by the elastic deformation of the supporting member 220. The other end of the support member 220 is pressed by contact with the inner circumferential surface of the container lid (50, 60) by the elastic restoring force. Thus, the UV-LED sterilizer 100 (or housing 110) is supported in the container lids 50, 60.

Since the UV-LED sterilization apparatus 100 includes support members 120 and 220 that are elastically deformed, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the UV-LED sterilizer 100 may be mounted on container lids of various sizes and shapes.

The UV-LED 130 is disposed in the housing 110 to face downward (ie toward the container side). For the convenience of fixing the UV-LED 130 and the circuit configuration, the plurality of UV-LED 130 may be disposed on the circuit board 131. The power supply 140, the power switch 150, and the timer switch 160 may be disposed on the circuit board 131.

As shown in FIG. 6, the power supply 140 is electrically connected to the UV-LED 130 to supply power to the UV-LED 130, and the power switch 150 is connected to the UV-LED 130 and the power supply. Electrically connected between the 140 to connect or disconnect the circuit (ie ON / OFF). In addition, the timer switch 160 is electrically connected between the power switch 150 and the UV-LED 130.

The power source 140 may be composed of a rechargeable or replaceable battery. In addition, in order to reduce the size of the UV-LED sterilizing apparatus 100, it is preferable to employ a very small high efficiency battery as the power source 140. The power switch 150 may be configured to operate by a push button installed on the outside of the housing 110. When the power switch 150 is "ON", power is supplied from the power supply 140 to the UV-LED 130. When the power switch 150 is "OFF", power is supplied from the power supply 140 to the UV-LED 130. Power is cut off. The timer switch 160 cuts off the circuit after a predetermined time elapses from the time when the power switch 150 is “ON”. The predetermined time is a value set at the time of manufacture, and can be configured so that the user can appropriately adjust the value as needed. Therefore, when the user "ON" the power switch 150, after the UV-LED 130 is operated and a predetermined time passes, the circuit is blocked by the timer switch 160 to operate the UV-LED 130 Stop. For example, after using the contents of the container, the user "turns on" the power switch 150 to close the container lid. In addition, the user closes the container lid by arbitrarily "ON" the power switch 150 for disinfection and sterilization of the contents while storing the contents of the container for a long time. Since the UV-LED 130 operates only for a predetermined time after the container lid is closed, the power 140 may be used for a long time by reducing the power consumed to operate the UV-LED 130.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. It will be clear to those who have knowledge of.

100: UV-LED Sterilizer
110, 210: housing
111: body
112: upper surface
113, 213:
120, 220: support member
130: UV-LED
140: power
150: power switch
160: timer switch

Claims (6)

UV-LED sterilizer for mounting on the lid of the container,
A housing disposed inside the container lid,
A plurality of support members having one end coupled to the housing and the other end extending in a straight line in the radial direction of the housing to be elastically deformable;
A plurality of UV-LEDs disposed in the housing;
A power source electrically connected to the UV-LED;
A power switch electrically connected between the UV-LED and the power supply;
When the housing is mounted on the container lid, the support member is elastically deformed to bend in a spiral shape and the other end is in contact with the inner circumferential surface of the container lid.
UV-LED Sterilizer. UV-LED sterilizer for mounting on the lid of the container,
A housing disposed inside the container lid,
A plurality of support members, one end of which is coupled to the housing and the other end of which is bent in the circumferential direction of the housing to be elastically deformed;
A plurality of UV-LEDs disposed in the housing;
A power source electrically connected to the UV-LED;
A power switch electrically connected between the UV-LED and the power supply;
When the housing is mounted to the container lid, the support member is elastically deformed to bend more helically and the other end is in contact with the inner circumferential surface of the container lid.
UV-LED Sterilizer. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein the housing,
Body formed of an opaque material,
An upper surface coupled to an upper side of the body and formed of an opaque material;
A lower surface detachably coupled to the lower side of the body
UV-LED sterilizer comprising a. The method of claim 3, wherein the lower surface is formed of a transparent material
UV-LED Sterilizer. The method of claim 3, wherein the bottom surface further comprises a plurality of openings formed to correspond to the plurality of UV-LEDs.
UV-LED Sterilizer. The apparatus of claim 1 or 2, further comprising a timer switch electrically connected between the power switch and the UV-LED.
UV-LED Sterilizer.

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