KR101249518B1 - Apparatus for sterilizing and drying towel - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention, the fixed base; A light emitting unit connected to the holder and having a sterilizing lamp formed to extend in a longitudinal direction; One side extending in the longitudinal direction is connected to the lower portion of the light emitting unit, the planar heating element layer formed of a light-transmitting heating element, and disposed on the front and back of the planar heating element layer to generate the light generated by the germicidal lamp A heating panel having a guiding protective member; And a power supply unit, configured to supply power to at least one of the light emitting unit and the heat generating panel.

Description

Towel sterilization drying device {APPARATUS FOR STERILIZING AND DRYING TOWEL}

The present invention relates to a towel sterilization drying apparatus used for sterilizing and / or drying a towel used to wipe water wet to a human body or the like.

In general, the bathroom or washroom is provided with a towel or a drying paper (paper towel) in order to wipe the water after washing hands or face. In the case of paper, it is a disposable one, so it can be discarded after one use, so the aftertreatment is simple and there is no problem, but a cloth-type product such as a towel is a product that needs to be hanged in a certain place and used repeatedly.

Towels provided in this way contain a large amount of moisture when the use is frequent, so that the user can cause discomfort. In addition, if the towel made of a kind of cloth is kept in a humid state for a long time, bacteria easily propagate and have an adverse effect on hygiene.

Therefore, in order to keep the wet towel dry at all times, a method of increasing the drying effect by hanging in a well-ventilated place or by forcibly blowing wind is used.

However, there may be cases where such ventilation or forced blowing are difficult. The former may be the case for enclosed spaces. The latter may be due to problems such as noise from forced air blowing.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a towel sterilization drying apparatus, in which light for sterilization is transmitted evenly to a towel without causing noise caused by forced blowing.

Towel sterilization drying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention for realizing the above object, a fixing stand; A light emitting unit connected to the holder and having a sterilizing lamp formed to extend in a longitudinal direction; One side extending in the longitudinal direction is connected to the lower portion of the light emitting unit, the planar heating element layer formed of a light-transmitting heating element, and disposed on the front and back of the planar heating element layer to generate the light generated by the germicidal lamp A heating panel having a guiding protective member; And a power supply unit configured to supply power to at least one of the light emitting unit and the heating panel.

The light emitting unit may include: a housing connected to the fixing stand and disposed to be spaced apart from the wall when the fixing stand is installed on the wall; And the sterilizing lamp disposed to be at least partially wrapped by the housing.

Here, the housing, the base is formed so as to open; And an inner space disposed on the open portion of the base and having an inner space formed so that the lower portion adjacent to the heat generating panel is opened so that the germicidal lamp is disposed.

Here, an insertion hole opened along the length direction may be formed at the bottom of the base.

Here, a pair of first terminals formed in regions adjacent to both ends of the insertion hole and connected to the power supply unit may be further provided.

Here, the elastic body is installed on the bottom of the base, the elastic body for elastically supporting the sterilization lamp and the frame may be further provided.

Here, installed in the bottom of the base, the movement detection sensor for detecting the frame or the sterilization lamp is moved toward the base; And a control unit for controlling the power supply of the power supply unit to the heating panel and the sterilization lamp according to the detection result of the movement detecting sensor.

Here, the frame may be formed to extend with an arcuate cross section.

Here, the light reflection layer formed on the inner surface of the frame may be further provided.

Here, the heating panel, the support rod extending in the longitudinal direction, is inserted into the insertion port is supported by both ends by the base; And one side is connected to the support rod, the planar heating element layer may include a screen.

Here, a pair of second terminals may be further provided at both ends of the support rod to be connected to the pair of first terminals, and to be connected to electrodes extending over the planar heating element layer.

Here, the screen, the planar heating element layer; A first insulating layer disposed to contact the front surface of the planar heating element layer; And a second heat insulating layer disposed to contact the rear surface of the planar heating element layer.

In this case, the planar heating element layer and any one of the insulating layers, disposed between the heating element by the planar heating element layer, the Zion ink layer may be further provided.

Here, disposed between any one of the planar heating element layer and the heat insulating layer, it may be further provided with a mirror coating layer to form an image for the object.

Here, the mirror coating layer may be formed in the lower region of the heating panel away from the germicidal lamp.

Here, an attachment mechanism may be further provided to protrude from one surface of the heating panel so that the heating panel is attached to the wall.

Here, the planar heating element layer is formed of a light-transmitting heating element, the heating panel may be disposed on the front and rear of the planar heating element layer and may further include a protective member for guiding the light generated by the germicidal lamp.

Here, the planar heating element layer may be formed by using carbon nanonub as a heating element.

The apparatus may further include a humidity sensor installed adjacent to the light emitting unit, wherein the control unit is configured to supply power to the heating panel and the sterilization lamp when the humidity measured by the humidity sensor is greater than or equal to a set range. Can be lost.

The apparatus may further include a temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of a space in which the towel sterilization drying apparatus is installed, and the control unit may enable power supply to the heating panel when the temperature of the space is lower than or equal to a set temperature. .

Here, the towel sterilization drying apparatus further comprises a heat detection sensor is installed, wherein the control unit, when the heat detection sensor detects the presence of a human body in the space is to supply power to the heating panel Can be.

According to the towel sterilization drying apparatus according to the present invention configured as described above, the light for sterilization is evenly transmitted to the towel without causing noise due to forced air for drying the wet towel. Since the light is evenly transmitted to the towel, a configuration such as moving the towel so that the light biased to one area is evenly transmitted is not necessary.

In addition, if the heating panel for drying the towel is implemented in light transmission, the heating panel does not block the propagation of the light. Thereby, the construction for drying does not constrain the construction for sterilization, so that the drying and sterilization actions can be implemented simultaneously without being concentrated on either one.

1 is a perspective view showing a bathroom having a towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an assembled perspective view of the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 of FIG. 1.
3 is a conceptual view illustrating a relationship with the heating panel 130 when the sterilization lamp 129 of the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 of FIG. 2 is operated.
4 is an exploded perspective view of the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 of FIG. 2.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a laminated structure of the heating panel 130 of FIG. 4.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a control method of the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 of FIG. 4.
7 is a perspective view of a bathroom having a towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 ′ according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a towel sterilization drying apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present specification, the same or similar reference numerals are given to different embodiments in the same or similar configurations.

1 is a perspective view showing a bathroom having a towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to this figure, the sink (S), the mirror (M), the bath (B) may be disposed in the bathroom. Depending on the size of the bathroom or the taste of the user, a shower may be installed instead of the bathtub (B).

Towel racks for hanging towels (T) is usually installed near the sink (S). This figure illustrates the case where the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment is installed as the towel rack.

The towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 is hanged with a towel (T) stained with water according to the user's use. The wet towel can be sterilized and dried by the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100.

Furthermore, the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 may only dry or sterilize the water-soaked towel T as necessary. In addition, the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 may be used as a heater for warming the air in the bathroom, if necessary.

Referring now to Figures 2 to 5, look at the specific structure of the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100. 2 is an assembled perspective view of the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 of FIG. 1.

Referring to this figure, the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100, the holder 110, the light emitting unit 120, the heating panel 130, the power supply unit 140, various sensors 151 to 153, 151 may refer to FIG. 3).

Fixing plate 110 is a member for allowing the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 to be installed on the wall. To this end, the fixing stand 110 has a form such as a plate extending in the longitudinal direction, the surface that touches the wall may be formed flat. The screw hole 111 may be formed in the edge region of the fixing base 110. Protruding from the fixing unit 110 may be a connecting rod 112 is formed. Connecting rod 112 may be formed in a pair parallel to each other, the light emitting unit 120 may be connected to their free end. When the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 is installed in a form in which the connecting table 112 is directly coupled to the wall, the connecting table 112 may be understood as meaning the fixing table 110.

The light emitting unit 120 is formed to extend along the longitudinal direction of the holder 110. Thereby, the light emitting unit 120 may be arranged to be spaced apart from the wall while being substantially parallel to the fixture 110. The light emitting unit 120 may include housings 121 and 125 and a germicidal lamp 129. The housings 121 and 125 may be integrated, but may have a shape in which the base 121 and the frame 125 are combined as in the present embodiment. The germicidal lamp 129 is a lamp for generating light for sterilization, for example, an ultraviolet lamp may be employed.

The heating panel 130 is formed in a generally plate shape. In order to form a thin plate-like shape of the heat generating panel 130, the heat generating panel 130 employs a planar heating element layer 135 (FIG. 5) as a heat generating source. The upper side of the heat generating panel 130 is disposed along the extending direction (length direction) of the light emitting unit 120. In addition, the upper side of the heating panel 130 is directly connected to the lower portion of the light emitting unit 120, so that the towel T (FIG. 1) caught on the light emitting unit 120 faces the front and rear surfaces of the heating panel 130. do.

The power supply unit 140 is formed to selectively supply power to the light emitting unit 120 and the heat generating panel 130. For example, the power supply unit 140 may supply power only to the light emitting unit 120 or supply power only to the heat generating panel 130. Alternatively, the power supply unit 140 may supply power to both the light emitting unit 120 and the heat generating panel 130.

The sensors 151 to 153 may include a movement sensor 151 (see FIG. 4), a temperature sensor 152, and a heat sensor 153. These sensors 151 to 153 are for obtaining a detection result based on a determination for supplying power to the light emitting unit 120 and the heating panel 130.

3 is a conceptual view illustrating a relationship with the heating panel 130 when the sterilization lamp 129 of the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 of FIG. 2 is operated.

Referring to this figure, as described above, the heating panel 130 has a form that is developed downward from the lower portion of the light emitting unit 120, specifically, the germicidal lamp 129.

According to this configuration, when the towel T is caught by the light emitting unit 120, the left and right regions of the towel T face the front and rear surfaces of the heating panel 130, respectively. Accordingly, the light L generated from the germicidal lamp 129 evenly touches both the left and right regions of the towel T.

In addition, the heating panel 130 may be manufactured to have light transmittance. To this end, the planar heating element layer 135 (FIG. 5) is formed of a light transmitting element having light transmittance, and the protective members disposed on the front and rear surfaces of the planar heating element layer 135 will also be formed of a light transmitting material. This will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 5).

When the heat generating panel 130 has light transmittance, the progress of the light L generated by the germicidal lamp 129 toward the towel T is not limited by the heat generating panel 130. In other words, the light L passes through the heating panel 130 and reaches a portion of the towel T across the heating panel 130. The heat generating panel 130 scatters some of the light L while it proceeds, and guides the other to proceed further. As a result, the light L is spread in abundance by the entire heating panel 130.

Thereby, the sterilization function by the sterilization lamp 129 is not limited by the introduction of the heat generating panel 130. This means that the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 can effectively achieve the sterilization and drying functions at the same time.

Again, reference is made to FIG. 4 to describe the specific structure of the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 of FIG. 2.

The sensors 110, 153 and 153 described above may be installed in the fixed base 110. In addition, the power supply unit 140 may also be installed on the fixture 110. Here, the power supply unit 140 may be a wire 141 including a plug 145 connected to an outlet of a used power source, or may be a separate battery.

The base 121 of the light emitting unit 120 may be formed so that the top thereof is open. Specifically, the base 121 is a member having a semi-circular cross section and extending in the longitudinal direction, and the upper part may also be formed concave along the longitudinal direction. The base 121 may be formed to be light transmissive to transmit light generated from the germicidal lamp 129. An opening hole 122 corresponding to the connecting table 112 may be formed in the base 121. The electric wire 141 extends into the base 121 through the opening hole 122. The wire 141 may be connected to each of the pair of first terminals 142 positioned at both ends of the insertion hole 123 formed at the bottom of the base 121. The insertion hole 123 is opened in a form extending in the longitudinal direction of the base 121. An elastic body 124 supporting the frame 125 may be disposed at the bottom of the base 121. The bottom of the base 121 may also be provided with a movement detecting sensor 151 for detecting that the frame 125 moves to approach the base 121 while overcoming the repulsive force of the elastic body 124. The movement detection sensor 151 may be a pressure sensor that detects the pressurization by the frame 125 or a gap sensor that detects the gap with the frame 125.

The frame 125 of the light emitting unit 120 may be formed on the upper side of the base 121. The frame 125 may be formed in a shape in which a lower portion thereof is opened, as opposed to the base 121. The frame 125 also extends in the longitudinal direction to a length corresponding to the base 121, and may have a generally arcuate cross section. The sterilization lamp 129 may be installed in the inner space in which the lower portion of the frame 125 is opened. The light reflection layer 126 may be formed on an inner surface of the frame 125 to allow the light generated from the germicidal lamp 129 to concentrate toward the heating panel 130. In the inner space of the frame 125, a holder 127 for fixing the sterilization lamp 129 may also be installed.

The heating panel 130 may include a support rod 131 and a screen 133.

The support rod 131 may have a shape such as a rod extending along the length direction. Second terminals 132 connected to the electrodes 134 may be installed at both ends of the support rod 131. When the support rod 131 is seated on the bottom of the base 121 through the insertion hole 123, the second terminal 132 is connected to the first terminal 142.

The upper side of the screen 133 is connected to the support rod 131. The screen 133 is provided with a planar heating element layer 135 (FIG. 5). In order to supply power to the planar heating element layer 135, the heating panel 130 includes an electrode 134 connected to the power supply unit 140.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a laminated structure of the heating panel 130 of FIG. 4.

Referring to the drawing, the screen 133 may include a planar heating element layer 135, first and second insulating layers 136 and 137, and a Zion ink layer 138.

The planar heating element layer 135 may be a layer formed by applying a heating element in a planar manner. As a heating element for this, carbon nanotubes (CNT) may be used. Carbon nanotubes have a hexagonal shape consisting of six carbons connected to each other to form a tubular shape. The diameter of the tube is only tens to tens of nanometers, which is called carbon nanotubes. Nanometers are one millionth of a meter, usually one hundredth of a hair's thickness.

The electrical conductivity of carbon nanotubes is 100 to 1000 times better than copper, the thermal conductivity is the same as the best diamond in nature, and the strength is 100 times better than steel. Carbon fiber can be broken by only 1% deformation, while carbon nanotubes can withstand 15% deformation.

Carbon nanotubes have excellent exothermic properties. Furthermore, it blocks 80-90% of ultraviolet rays. In addition, having a light transmittance of 80% or more, the visibility is not substantially limited by the carbon nanotubes. Carbon tanotubes, moreover, have the property of emitting far infrared rays as they are heated. Far infrared rays help vitalize the body, deodorize, promote blood circulation and metabolism in the human body.

The first and second insulating layers 136 and 137 are disposed to cover the front and rear surfaces of the planar heating element layer 135. The first and second thermal insulation layers 136 and 137 allow the heat to be transferred to the towel T (FIG. 1) while maintaining the heat generated by the planar heating element layer 135. To this end, the first and second insulating layers 136 and 137 may be layers coated with ceramic powder.

The Zion ink layer 138 may be disposed between the planar heating element layer 135 and the first and second insulating layers 136 and 137. In this embodiment, the Zion ink layer 138 is located on the back surface of the first heat insulating layer 136. The zion ink layer 138 is heated by the planar heating element 135 to express a specific color. Since the Zion ink layer 138 is formed to have a specific shape, the shape (having a specific color) may serve to convey a message to the user that the planar heating element layer 135 is generating heat.

Now, the operation of the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. 6. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a control method of the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 of FIG. 4.

 The power supply unit 140 supplies power to the germicidal lamp 129 to sterilize the towel T (FIG. 1). In addition, the power supply unit 140 supplies power to the planar heating element layer 135 so that the towel T is dried or the air of the bathroom is heated together with the towel T (or separately).

The control unit 160 is responsible for determining the power supply to the germicidal lamp 129 and the planar heating element layer 135 of the power supply unit 140. The information referenced by the control unit 160 to control the power supply 140 is input by the sensors 151 to 154.

For example, the movement detection sensor 151 may detect that the frame 125 is close to the base 121. On the other hand, the control unit 160 determines that the wet towel T is placed on the frame 125 and supplies the power supply unit 140 to supply power to the germicidal lamp 129 and the planar heating element layer 135. Can be controlled. In this case, if the humidity sensor 154 is additionally provided, the control unit 160 may determine whether to supply the stomach in consideration of whether the towel T is wet or dry.

The temperature sensor 152 may detect a temperature of a space in which the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 is installed, for example, a bathroom. When the temperature of the bathroom is low, such as in winter, the control unit 160 may control the power supply unit 140 to supply power to the planar heating element layer 135 according to the low temperature input by the temperature sensor 152. have. At this time, power need not be supplied to the germicidal lamp 129. When the control unit 160 causes the planar heating element layer 135 to generate heat, it may be considered whether the towel T is placed on the frame 125. In other words, if the towel T is not placed, the degree of heat generation of the planar heating element layer 135 may be increased by considering only the temperature of the bathroom.

The heat sensor 153 is formed to detect heat in a specific area. For example, the heat sensor 153 may detect that a human body, that is, a user enters a bathroom. Based on such information, the control unit 160 may cause the planar heating element layer 135 to generate heat to warm the air of the bathroom as described above. In other words, rather than causing the surface heating element layer 135 to generate heat unconditionally because the bathroom temperature is low, the surface heating element layer 135 may be generated when a person enters the bathroom.

Referring now to FIG. 7, a towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 'according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 ′ according to the present embodiment, unlike the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100 according to the previous embodiment, the heating panel 130 ′ also functions as a mirror.

To this end, the screen 133 ′ may further include a mirror coating layer 139. The mirror coating layer 139 is formed of a material having a light reflection function used for the mirror.

The mirror coating layer 139 may be formed in the lower region of the screen 133 ′. This is due to the consideration that the upper area of the screen 133 ′ is covered by the towel T and that the mirror coating layer 139 does not block the light generated from the germicidal lamp 129 (FIG. 4). do.

An attachment mechanism 170 may be installed at the edge of the lower area of the screen 133 ′. The attachment mechanism 170 may be provided as a pair installed at both corner portions along the lower side of the screen 133 ′.

As the attachment mechanism 170 attaches the screen 133 ′ to the wall W, the heating panel 130 may be maintained at a constant position. Furthermore, since the heating panel 130 is spaced apart from the wall W by the attachment mechanism 170, a portion of the towel T may be located between the wall W and the heating panel 130.

According to this configuration, by introducing a mirror function in the heating panel 130 for drying the towel (T), there is an advantage that does not need to install a mirror separately from the towel sterilization drying apparatus 100.

Towel sterilization drying apparatus as described above is not limited to the configuration and manner of operation of the embodiments described above. The above embodiments may be configured such that various modifications may be made by selectively combining all or part of the embodiments.

100,110 ': towel sterilization drying unit 110: holder
120: light emitting unit 121: base
125: frame 129: germicidal lamp
130,130 ': heating panel 131: support rod
133,133 ': screen 135: planar heating element layer
136,137: heat insulating layer 138: Zion ink layer
139: mirror coating layer 140: power supply
151: movement detection sensor 152: temperature sensor
153: thermal sensor 160: control unit
170: adsorption mechanism

Claims (21)

Fixing table;
A light emitting unit connected to the holder and provided with a sterilizing lamp extending in the longitudinal direction;
One side extending in the longitudinal direction is connected to the lower portion of the light emitting unit, the planar heating element layer formed of a light-transmitting heating element, and disposed on the front and back of the planar heating element layer to generate the light generated by the germicidal lamp A heating panel having a guiding protective member; And
Towel sterilization drying apparatus comprising a power supply, which is configured to supply power to at least one of the light emitting unit and the heating panel.
The method of claim 1,
The light emitting unit,
A housing connected to the fixture; And
And a sterilization lamp, the sterilization lamp being arranged to be at least partially wrapped by the housing.
The method of claim 2,
The housing includes:
A base, the upper portion being formed to be opened; And
And a frame disposed to be mounted on an open portion of the base, the frame having an inner space formed so that the lower portion adjacent to the heating panel is opened so that the germicidal lamp is disposed.
The method of claim 3,
Towel sterilization drying apparatus, the bottom of the base is formed with an insertion opening opened along the longitudinal direction.
5. The method of claim 4,
And a pair of first terminals respectively disposed in regions adjacent to both ends of the insertion port and connected to the power supply unit.
The method of claim 3,
Towel sterilization drying apparatus further comprises an elastic body installed on the bottom of the base, to elastically support the sterilization lamp and the frame. The method according to claim 6,
A movement detecting sensor installed at a bottom of the base to sense that the frame or the sterilizing lamp is moved toward the base; And
And a control unit for controlling the power supply of the power supply unit to the heat generating panel and the sterilization lamp according to a detection result of the movement detecting sensor.
The method of claim 3,
And the frame is formed to extend with an arcuate cross section.
The method of claim 3,
Towel sterilization drying apparatus further comprises a light reflecting layer formed on the inner surface of the frame.
The method of claim 5,
The heating panel,
A support rod extending in the longitudinal direction and inserted into the insertion hole to support both ends by the base; And
One side is connected to the support rod, the planar heating element layer is embedded, comprising a screen, towel sterilization drying apparatus.
The method of claim 10,
And a pair of second terminals respectively installed at both ends of the support rod to be connected to the pair of first terminals and connected to electrodes extending over the planar heating element layer.
The method of claim 10,
The screen,
The planar heating element layer;
A first insulating layer disposed to contact the front surface of the planar heating element layer; And
Towel sterilization drying apparatus comprising a second heat insulating layer, disposed in contact with the back surface of the planar heating element layer.
The method of claim 12,
And a Zion ink layer disposed between the planar heating element layer and any one of the thermal insulation layers, and displaying a color set as the planar heating element layer is heated by the planar heating element layer.
The method of claim 12,
It is disposed between any one of the planar heating element layer and the thermal insulation layer, further comprising a mirror coating layer, so that an image for the object, towel sterilization drying apparatus.
15. The method of claim 14,
And the mirror coating layer is formed in a lower region of the heating panel away from the germicidal lamp.
The method of claim 12,
Further comprising a attachment mechanism protruding from one side of the heating panel, the heating panel is attached to the wall, towel sterilization drying apparatus. delete The method of claim 1,
The planar heating element layer is formed by using carbon nanonub as a heating element, towel sterilization drying apparatus.
The method of claim 7, wherein
Further comprising a humidity sensor installed adjacent to the light emitting unit,
And the control unit is configured to supply power to the heating panel and the germicidal lamp when the variation in the humidity measured by the humidity sensor is greater than or equal to a set range.
The method of claim 7, wherein
Further comprising a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the space in which the towel sterilization drying apparatus is installed,
And the control unit is configured to supply power to the heating panel when the temperature of the space is equal to or lower than a set temperature.
21. The method of claim 20,
Further comprising a heat sensor installed in the space in which the towel sterilization drying apparatus is installed,
And the control unit is configured to supply power to the heating panel when the heat sensor senses the presence of a human body in the space.

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