KR101420141B1 - sterilizer for spoon, chopsticks and dishcloth - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a sterilizer for spoons and dishcloths. In one embodiment of the present invention, the sterilizer for spoons and dishcloths comprises: a main body including a space for accommodating a laundry detergent; a heat generating part which is located on the main body, heats laundry by heating the laundry detergent supplied to the space and transferring the heat to the laundry immersed in the laundry detergent; and an ultrasonic cleaning part which is located on the main body, and cleans the laundry dipped in the laundry detergent by using ultrasonic vibration. The main body includes a drain pipe, connected with the space, which can discharge the laundry detergent. The heat generating part and the ultrasonic cleaning part are formed integrally by being interconnected.

Description

Sterilizer for spoon, chopsticks and dishcloth}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to a soap and dishwasher, and more particularly, to a device capable of sterilizing laundry as well as washing laundry using a heating unit, an ultrasonic cleaning unit, and a light source lamp in the course of washing laundry, .

Generally, it is easy to become a hotbed of germs if you do not thoroughly manage spoons, cloths, and scrubbers, which are always used at meals. Most housewives use loosened loofahs to dampen them in the sink, and boil them once or twice a week in boiling water. However, this behavior is very cumbersome and can be said to be practically impossible to use every time. Therefore, it is necessary to develop sterilizers that can easily and easily disinfect household hygiene products such as spoons, dishes, and the like.

Examples of washing machines or sterilizers using ultrasonic waves are disclosed in Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2003-0041356 entitled 'Bathing Machine Using Ultrasonic Wave', Patent Document KR 2002-0028423 'Fire Extinguisher Washing Machine' and Patent Document KR 2002-0013351 'Medical Device Germicidal Cleansing Device' have. The cited invention has commonality with the ultrasonic cleaning unit of the present invention in that the ultrasonic vibration is a main factor and the human body, the fire extinguisher, and the medical equipment are cleaned. However, when using only ultrasonic vibration as in the cited invention, it is difficult to effectively wash or disinfect household hygiene articles such as spoons, dishes, and the like. In addition, examples of a washing machine or a sterilizer using heat are proposed in Patent Document KR 1071833 'Heater Cleaning Apparatus of Dishwasher' and Patent Document KR 2010-0060343 'Heater Apparatus for Dishwasher and Control Method thereof'. The cited invention has a commonality with the heating heater of the present invention in that the laundry is heated by using a heater device to clean laundry such as dishes. However, there is a problem that it is difficult to effectively wash or disinfect household sanitary articles such as cutlery, dishes, and the like when using only the heater device as in the cited inventions. In this regard, the cited inventions can be applied to the disinfection using the heating unit (for example, a heat plate), the ultrasonic cleaning effect of the ultrasonic cleaning unit, the sterilization effect using ultraviolet rays, It differs from dish sterilizer.

In one embodiment, a spoon and dishwasher is disclosed. The sole and dishwasher sterilizer includes a main body including a space capable of accommodating a washing liquid, a heating unit which is disposed in the main body and heats the washing liquid supplied to the space to transmit heat to the laundry to be dipped in the washing liquid, A heating unit for heating the laundry, and an ultrasonic cleaning unit disposed on the body for cleaning the laundry dipped in the washing liquid using ultrasonic vibration. The main body includes a drain pipe connected to the space to discharge the washing liquid, and the heating heating unit and the ultrasonic cleaning unit are integrally formed by being connected to each other.

The foregoing provides only a selective concept in a simplified form as to what is described in more detail hereinafter. The present disclosure is not intended to limit the scope of the claims or limit the scope of essential features or essential features of the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating a bottom and dishwasher of the present disclosure, in accordance with one embodiment.
2 is a perspective view illustrating an integrated heating heating unit and an ultrasonic cleaning unit applied to the bottom and the dishwasher of the present invention according to an embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an integrated heating unit and an ultrasonic cleaning unit applied to the bottom and the dishwasher of the present invention according to another embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a view of a bottom and dishwasher of the present disclosure in accordance with another embodiment. FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Like reference numerals in the drawings denote like elements, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The exemplary embodiments described above in the detailed description, the drawings, and the claims are not intended to be limiting, and other embodiments may be utilized, and other variations are possible without departing from the spirit or scope of the disclosed technology. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the components of the present disclosure, that is, the components generally described herein and illustrated in the figures, may be arranged, arranged, combined, or arranged in a variety of different configurations, all of which are expressly contemplated, As shown in FIG. In the drawings, the width, length, thickness or shape of an element, etc. may be exaggerated in order to clearly illustrate the various layers (or films), regions and shapes.

When a component is referred to as being " deployed "to another component, it may include the case where the component is directly disposed on the other component, as well as the case where additional components are interposed therebetween.

The description of the disclosed technique is merely an example for structural or functional explanation and the scope of the disclosed technology should not be construed as being limited by the embodiments described in the text. That is, the embodiments are to be construed as being variously embodied and having various forms, so that the scope of the rights of the disclosed technology should be understood to include equivalents capable of realizing the technical ideas.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected to the other element, but there may be other elements in between. On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between. On the other hand, other expressions that describe the relationship between components, such as " between " and " between "

It is to be understood that the singular " include " or " have " are to be construed as including the stated feature, number, step, operation, It is to be understood that the combination is intended to specify that it is present and not to preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

In each step, the identification codes (e.g., 110, 120, 130, ...) are used for convenience of explanation and the identification codes do not describe the order of the steps, Unless the specific order is described, it may occur differently from the order specified. That is, steps may occur in the same order as described, may be performed substantially concurrently, or may be performed in reverse order.

All terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the disclosed technology belongs, unless otherwise defined. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted to be consistent with meaning in the context of the relevant art and can not be construed as having ideal or overly formal meaning unless expressly defined in the present application.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating a bottom and dishwasher of the present disclosure, in accordance with one embodiment. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an integrated heating heating unit and an ultrasonic cleaning unit applied to the bottom and the dishwasher of the present invention according to an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an integrated heating unit and an ultrasonic cleaning unit applied to the bottom and the dishwasher of the present invention according to another embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1, a sponge and dishwasher 100 includes a main body 110, a heating heating unit 120, and a ultrasonic cleaning unit 130. In some other embodiments, the spoon and dish sterilizer 100 may further optionally include at least one light source lamp 140. [ In some other embodiments, the spoon and dish sterilizer 100 may optionally further include a temperature gauge 150. In some other embodiments, the spoon and dish sterilizer 100 may optionally further include an internal sieve 160.

The main body 110 includes a space 111 in which the washing liquid 10 can be received. The main body 110 includes a drain pipe 112 connected to the space 111 and capable of discharging the washing liquid 10. [ The washing liquid 10 may be water, for example. As another example, soft water may be used as the washing liquid 10. Soft water refers to water in which the minerals such as calcium and magnesium are less dissolved. In the case of soft water, soap, detergent and so on are better than normal water. The above example is an example for understanding, and in addition to the above example, any solution capable of washing or washing the laundry can be used as the washing liquid 10. The laundry liquid 10 may also be impregnated with a soap, a detergent or the like containing a surfactant component. The washing liquid 10 is accommodated in the space 111 and the laundry (not shown) may be immersed in the washing liquid 10.

The space 111 may have the shape of a washing tub having a single rectangular cross section, as shown by way of example in the figures. As another example, unlike the drawings, the space 111 may have the shape of a plurality of washing tanks. In the figure, a space 111 integrally formed with the main body 110 as a space 111 is shown as an example. Alternatively, the space 111 may be formed by disposing a separate washing tub (not shown) in the empty space of the main body 110, as shown in FIG. The above examples are for the sake of understanding, and there is no limitation on the structure, shape, and the like of the space 111 as long as the washing liquid 10 can be accommodated in addition to the above examples.

In one embodiment, the body 110 may include a valve 113, a central processing unit 114, and a lid 115, as shown in the figures. In this case, the valve 113 can be connected to the drain pipe 112. The central processing unit 114 controls at least one operation selected from among the heating heating unit 120, the ultrasonic cleaning unit 130, the valve 113 and combinations thereof according to an external input command, And may control at least one operation selected from among the heating unit 120, the ultrasonic cleaning unit 130, the valve 113, and a combination thereof. The lid 115 may be spaced apart above the space 111.

For example, the valve 113 may be opened or closed according to an operation command of the central processing unit 114 according to a previously inputted pattern, so that the washing liquid 10 may be discharged through the drain pipe 112. As another example, the operation of the valve 113 may be controlled according to a user's input command. The input instruction of the user may be input through the control unit 116. [ The adjustment portion 116 may be disposed on the lid 115. In this case, the user can confirm the input command through the display window (not shown) disposed adjacent to the control unit 116. The valve 113 may be, for example, a solenoid valve. The solenoid valve may also be referred to as a sol valve or a shovel valve. A solenoid valve refers to a valve that controls the flow of fluid through a solenoid valve by moving the plunger using the magnetic force generated by the coil from an external electrical signal. In this case, the electric signal externally applied may be provided by the central processing unit 114 or provided by the user according to a previously inputted pattern.

The lid 115 is capable of discharging steam generated during the heating process of the laundry by the heating heat generating unit 120. The lid 115 may include a lid body 115a and a moisture outlet 115b disposed above the space 111. [ In this case, the steam generated in the process of heating the laundry may be discharged to the outside through the moisture outlet 115b. For example, the operation of the moisture outlet 115b may be controlled by the central processing unit 114 according to a previously input pattern. As another example, the operation of the moisture outlet 115b may be controlled according to a user's input command. The input instruction of the user may be input through the control unit 116. [ In this case, the user can confirm the input command through the display window disposed adjacent to the control unit 116. [ In one embodiment, a light emitting portion (not shown) and a piezoelectric element (not shown) may be disposed at the moisture outlet 115b. The light emitting portion can emit light by the vapor discharged through the moisture outlet 115b. Through this, the user can recognize whether or not the vapor of the high temperature is emitted from the light emission of the light emitting portion, and can escape the risk of the image or the like. As the light source used in the light emitting portion, at least one selected from a laser, a fluorescent lamp, a UV lamp, a light emitting diode (LED), and a combination thereof may be used. The piezoelectric element may provide electrical energy to the light emitting portion. The piezoelectric element refers to an electronic component which causes a polarization of electric charge due to mechanical deformation, or conversely, a mechanical deformation due to a change in an electric field. The piezoelectric element can be implemented in various ways. For example, the piezoelectric element may be formed by arranging a piezoelectric material on a structure that undergoes repeated mechanical deformation due to an external force, and arranging a first electrode and a second electrode on one surface and the other surface of the piezoelectric material, respectively Can be. The structure may be, for example, a beam or a cantilever. The piezoelectric material disposed on the structure experiences tension and compression as the structure is deformed. When a periodic external force is applied to the structure, the piezoelectric material experiences repetitive tension and compression. Through repetitive tensioning and compression, the piezoelectric material can generate alternating electrical signals. As an example for the sake of understanding, the above examples are not limited to the above-mentioned examples, and the kind, the type, and the like of the piezoelectric element are not limited as long as electric signals can be generated using piezoelectric phenomenon. The function of the light emitting portion and the piezoelectric element will be described as examples. For example, a cantilever (not shown) type piezoelectric element may be disposed in the moisture discharge port 115b as the piezoelectric element. The piezoelectric element of the cantilever type may have a first electrode on one surface and a second electrode on the other surface. The first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected to the light emitting portion, and the light emitting portion can emit light by the electric energy generated by the piezoelectric element. When the steam is introduced through the moisture outlet 115b, the piezoelectric element can vibrate. Accordingly, the piezoelectric element can generate electric energy, and the electric energy generated by the piezoelectric element is transmitted to the light emitting unit, so that the light emitting unit emits light. Accordingly, the user can recognize the generation of the steam as the light emitted by the light emitting unit, thereby confirming whether the steam is generated or not, and preventing the danger of the image in advance.

The heating heat generating units 120 and 120-1 are disposed in the main body 110 and heat the washing liquid 10 supplied to the space 111 to transfer heat to the laundry to be dipped in the washing liquid 10, The laundry is heated. The heating heating units 120 and 120-1 may include a heating heating element control unit 122 and heating heating elements 124 and 124-1. The heating heat generating elements 124 and 124-1 operate according to an operation signal of the heating heating element control part 122 to generate heat. For example, the operation of the heating heat generating units 120 and 120-1 may be controlled by the central processing unit 114 according to a previously input pattern. That is, the heating heat generating units 120 and 120-1 can control the operation of the heating heat generating units 124 and 124-1 by an operation command of the central processing unit 114 transmitted to the heating heating body control unit 122. [ As another example, the operation of the heating heat generating units 120 and 120-1 may be controlled according to a user's input command. The input instruction of the user may be input through the control unit 116. [ In this case, the user can confirm the input command through the display window disposed adjacent to the control unit 116. [ The washing liquid 10 can be heated and the laundry to be dipped in the washing liquid 10 receives heat. When the heating temperature of the heating heat generating elements 124 and 124-1 is adjusted, the washing liquid 10 can be boiled. Whereby the laundry can be boiled.

The heating heat generating elements 124 and 124-1 may include heating elements 124a and 124a-1 and heating plate plates 124b and 124b-1, as shown by way of example in FIG. 2 and FIG. The heating elements 124a and 124a-1 can be controlled through the main body 110 to generate heat. For example, the heating elements 124a and 124a-1 may operate according to the operation signals of the heating-heating-element control part 122 to generate heat. In this case, the heating elements 124a and 124a-1 can operate according to an operation signal of the control unit 122 or a user's input command. The heating elements 124a and 124a-1 may be disposed on at least one of the surfaces of the heating plate plates 124b and 124b-1, the inside thereof, and a combination thereof. The heat plate plates 124b and 124b-1 can receive the heat generated by the heat generating elements 124a and 124a-1 and heat the washer fluid 10. That is, the heat plate plates 124b and 124b-1 can heat the washer fluid 10 using heat generated from the heat generating elements 124a and 124a-1. For example, the heating element 124a may be disposed on the surface of the heating plate 124b. 2, a heating element 124a disposed on the lower surface of the heating plate 124b is shown as an example. As another example, the heating element 124a-1 may be disposed inside the heating plate 124b-1. 3 shows a heating element 124a-1 disposed inside the heating plate 124b-1 as an example of the heating element 124a-1. As another example, unlike the one shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the heating elements may be arranged on the inside and the surface of the soleplate at the same time. As an example for the sake of understanding, the above example is not limited in the position where a heat generating element can be disposed, as long as the washing liquid 10 can be heated. In the drawing, a heat plate 124b having a circular flat plate structure as a heat plate and a circular heat plate 124b-1 having a groove at the center are shown as an example. As another example, the soleplate may have a honeycomb structure having a plurality of steps to widen the surface area in contact with the washer fluid 10 to effectively transfer the heat provided by the heating element to the washer fluid 10. As an example for the sake of understanding, the above example is not limited to the shape of the soleplate as long as it can heat the washer fluid 10 using the heat generated by the heating element. As the heating elements 124a and 124a-1, various types of heating elements may be used. The heating elements 124a and 124a-1 may be, for example, heating elements of an electric resistance type. The heating elements 124a and 124a-1 may be, for example, a linear heating element, a planar heating element, or the like. 2 and 3, the signal of the heating-heating-element control unit 122 may be transmitted to the heating-heating elements 124 and 124-1 via the signal transmission unit 123. [ For example, the signal transmission unit 123 may be an electrical wiring that electrically connects the heating heating element control unit 122 and the heating heating elements 124 and 124-1. The signal transmission unit 123 also prevents the heating heating element control unit 122 from being separated from the heating heating elements 124 and 124-1 from the external environment such as vibrations that may occur during the operation of the main body 110, (Not shown).

The ultrasonic cleaning units 130 and 130-1 are disposed on the main body 110 and clean the object to be dipped in the washing liquid 10 using ultrasonic vibration. The ultrasonic cleaning units 130 and 130-1 may include an ultrasonic wave generating unit 132 and ultrasonic vibration units 134 and 134-1. The ultrasonic vibration units 134 and 134-1 may operate in response to an operation signal of the ultrasonic wave generating unit 132 to vibrate. For example, the operations of the ultrasonic cleaning units 130 and 130-1 may be controlled by the central processing unit 114 according to a previously input pattern. That is, the operation of the ultrasonic vibration units 134 and 134-1 can be controlled by the operation command of the central processing unit 114, which is transmitted to the ultrasonic wave generator 132, in the ultrasonic wave cleaners 130 and 130-1. As another example, the operation of the ultrasonic cleaning units 130 and 130-1 may be controlled according to a user's input command. The input instruction of the user may be input through the control unit 116. [ In this case, the user can confirm the input command through the display window disposed adjacent to the control unit 116. [ The ultrasonic vibration units 134 and 134-1 vibrate according to an operation command to generate ultrasonic vibrations. Whereby the washing liquid 10 can vibrate by ultrasonic waves.

When the washing liquid 10 is ultrasonically vibrated, fine bubbles may be generated in the washing liquid 10 due to cavitation. Cavitation phenomenon refers to a phenomenon in which micro bubbles are generated and extinguished by pressure when ultrasonic energy is propagated in a solution. Large pressure and high temperature may accompany this process. The microbubbles generated at this time can be used to remove harmful substances such as bacteria, waste materials, or foreign substances on the surface of the laundry. In one embodiment, the ultrasonic cleaning units 130 and 130-1 can clean the laundry dipped in the washing liquid 10 using a plurality of ultrasonic vibrations having different frequencies. The plurality of ultrasonic vibrations having different frequencies may occur at a time interval or simultaneously. In addition, the plurality of ultrasonic vibrations having different frequencies may occur in series with each other. For example, when the user removes foreign matter on the surface of the laundry by adjusting the frequency of the ultrasonic vibration, the user uses ultrasonic waves of less than 1 MHz to remove foreign substances in the surface of the laundry by using minute bubbles generated by the cavitation effect In the case of removing the foreign substance, foreign substances in the surface of the laundry can be removed using micro bubbles generated by a cavitation effect by using ultrasonic waves of 1 MHz or more. As another example, the user may simultaneously remove a plurality of ultrasonic vibrations having different frequencies occurring at the same time, on the surface of the laundry and the foreign substances in the surface. That is, foreign substances in the surface and the surface of the laundry can be removed by using ultrasonic vibrations of the multiple waveforms of the complex waveforms other than the short-wave. In other words, the user can simultaneously remove the foreign substances in the surface of the laundry and the surface of the laundry by simultaneously using ultrasonic waves of less than 1 MHz and ultrasonic waves of 1 MHz or more. As another example, the user can remove foreign substances in the surface and the surface of the laundry by using ultrasonic vibrations generated in succession. In other words, the user first removes foreign matters on the surface of the laundry by using ultrasonic waves of less than 1 MHz. Subsequently, foreign matter in the surface of the laundry can be removed using ultrasonic waves of 1 MHz or more. For reference, when the frequency of the ultrasonic wave is 3 MHz, the vibration energy is transmitted by about 1.5 cm on the skin surface based on the human skin. The user can remove the foreign substances by adjusting the frequency of the ultrasonic vibration of the ultrasonic cleaning units 130 and 130-1 to generate minute bubbles corresponding to the contamination situation of foreign materials on the surface and surface of the laundry. As an example for explaining that the above-mentioned 1Mhz can effectively remove foreign matter by using different ultrasonic frequencies, the ultrasonic cleaning units 130 and 130-1 proposed in the present specification have a limited range of operation with reference to 1Mhz .

The ultrasonic vibration units 134 and 134-1 may include at least one ultrasonic vibrator 134a and an ultrasonic diaphragm 134b and 134b-1, as shown by way of example in FIG. 2 and FIG. The ultrasonic transducer 134a may operate in response to an operation signal of the ultrasonic wave generator 132 to vibrate. Also, the ultrasonic transducer 134a can be controlled through the body 110 to generate ultrasonic vibration. The ultrasonic diaphragms 134b and 134b-1 are connected to the ultrasonic transducer 134a to transmit the ultrasonic vibration generated by the ultrasonic transducer 134a to the washer fluid 10. [ In this case, the ultrasonic diaphragms 134b and 134b-1 can operate according to an operation signal of the controller 122 or a user's input command. The ultrasonic diaphragms 134b and 134b-1 can vibrate the washer fluid 10 using vibrations generated in the ultrasonic vibrator 134a. The ultrasonic transducer 134a may be disposed in contact with the surface of the ultrasonic diaphragm 134b or 134b-1. 2 and 3, an ultrasonic transducer 134a disposed on the lower surface of the ultrasonic diaphragm 134b or 134b-1 as an ultrasonic transducer 134a is shown as an example. 2 and 3, the ultrasonic transducer 134a is not limited in the position where the ultrasonic transducer 134a can be disposed, as long as the ultrasonic transducer 134a can vibrate the washing liquid 10. [ In the figure, an ultrasonic diaphragm 134b having a circular flat plate structure as an ultrasonic diaphragm and a circular hot plate ultrasonic diaphragm 134b-1 having a groove at the center are shown as an example. As another example, the shape of the ultrasonic diaphragm is not limited as long as the ultrasonic diaphragm can vibrate the washer fluid 10 using the vibration provided by the ultrasonic vibrator 134a. Various types of vibrators may be used as the ultrasonic vibrator 134a. As the ultrasonic transducer 134a, for example, at least one oscillator selected from a piezoelectric oscillator, a magnetostrictive oscillator, an electromagnetic induction oscillator, and a combination thereof may be used. For reference, a piezoelectric vibrator refers to a vibrator that generates ultrasonic waves by utilizing a piezoelectric effect of a piezoelectric element. A magnetostrictive vibrator is a vibrator that uses a phenomenon that a magnetic field is distorted when a magnetic field is applied to the ferromagnetic body. The electromagnetic induction type oscillator refers to a vibrator that generates ultrasonic waves using the force received by an electron placed in a magnetic field. The above example is an example for the sake of understanding, but there is no limit to the selection of the ultrasonic vibrator as long as the ultrasonic vibration units 134 and 134-1 generate minute bubbles by vibrating the washing liquid 10. [

The heating heat generating units 120 and 120-1 and the ultrasonic cleaning units 130 and 130-1 may be integrally connected to each other. In one embodiment, the ultrasonic diaphragms 134b and 134b-1 may be connected to the heat plate plates 124b and 124b-1 to form a single plate. The heating heat generating units 120 and 120-1 and the ultrasonic cleaning units 130 and 130-1 may be connected to each other to be integrally formed. 2 and 3, ultrasonic diaphragms 134b and 134b-1 and heat plate plates 124b and 124b-1, each of which is implemented by a single plate, are shown as an example. As another example, the heating heat generating units 120 and 120-1 and the ultrasonic cleaning units 130 and 130-1 may be connected to each other to be integrally formed. The heating elements 124a and 124a-1 disposed on the single plate and the ultrasonic transducer 134a connected to the single plate may be spaced apart from each other and disposed on the single plate. The heating elements 124a and 124a-1 may be damaged by ultrasonic vibration when the heating elements 124a and 124a-1 are disposed in the traveling direction of the ultrasonic vibrations generated by the ultrasonic vibrator 134a. If the heat generating elements 124a and 124a-1 are disposed on the single plate so as to be spaced apart from the ultrasonic vibrator 134a by a predetermined distance or more, damage to the heat generating elements 124a and 124a-1 due to ultrasonic vibration can be prevented. If the ultrasonic diaphragms 134b and 134b-1 and the heat plate plates 124b and 124b-1 are formed of the single plate, the process of heating the washer fluid 10 and the process of vibrating the washer fluid 10 It is possible to provide a single plate and control of the spoon and dish sterilizer 100 can be facilitated. In addition, since the components of the product can be reduced, it can be advantageous in terms of production cost and product size. 1, the ultrasonic diaphragms 134b and 134b-1 and the heat plate plates 124b and 124b-1, which are implemented as a single plate for efficiently transmitting heat and vibration to the washing liquid 10, And may include sidewalls 125 at portions adjacent the edges or edges.

At least one light source lamp 140 is disposed in the main body 110, and irradiates light of a predetermined wavelength range to the laundry to remove bacteria remaining in the laundry. In other words, the light source lamp 140 irradiates the laundry, which is exposed to the outside of the washing liquid 10, in the process of discharging the laundry 10 through the drain pipe 112, Bacteria remaining in the laundry can be removed. The light in the predetermined wavelength range may be any one selected from ultraviolet rays, infrared rays, and combinations thereof. Further, the light in a predetermined wavelength range may be light having a wavelength that reacts with air to generate ozone. That is, the sponge and dishwasher sterilizer 100 can sterilize, dry, and sterilize the laundry disposed in the space 111 through the light source lamp 140. In the drawing, a light source lamp 140 disposed under the lid body 115a is shown as an example. In this case, if the level of the washing liquid 10 supplied to the space 111 is adjusted, the light source lamp 140 may not contact the laundry 10 immersed in the washing liquid 10 or the washing liquid 10. Since the light source lamp 140 can sterilize or dry the laundry in a state in which the light source lamp 140 is not in contact with the laundry through the adjustment of the level of the washing liquid 10, the light source lamp 140 is prevented from being contaminated can do. Accordingly, it is not necessary to clean the light source lamp 140 after sterilization. The water level adjustment of the washing liquid 10 may be controlled by the central processing unit 114 according to a previously input pattern or may be controlled according to a user's input command. As another example, unlike the case shown in the drawing, the position where the light source lamp 140 is disposed may be limited as long as it can remove the bacteria remaining in the laundry by irradiating light of the predetermined wavelength range to the laundry, none. The operation of the light source lamp 140 may be controlled by the central processing unit 114 according to a previously inputted pattern. As another example, the operation of the light source lamp 140 may be controlled according to a user's external input command. The input instruction of the user may be input through the control unit 116. [ In this case, the user can confirm the input command through the display window disposed adjacent to the control unit 116. [

As the light source lamp 140, various kinds of light sources can be utilized. As the light source used in the light source lamp 140, at least one selected from a laser, a fluorescent lamp, a UV lamp, a light emitting diode (LED) and a combination thereof may be used. In addition, the light source lamp 140 may include a plurality of light sources that emit light in different wavelength ranges. In this case, any one of the light sources may emit ultraviolet rays to the laundry. Ultraviolet rays having a wavelength in the range of about 240 nm to about 300 nm can perform a sterilizing function of sterilizing the air around the laundry and the laundry. And any one of the plurality of light sources may irradiate infrared rays to the laundry. The infrared rays irradiating the laundry may function as a heat source for drying the laundry. And any one of the plurality of light sources may emit light of a wavelength that generates ozone by reacting with air. A light source having a wavelength in the range of about 150 nm to about 200 nm can excite the outer electrons of oxygen molecules in the air to produce ozone from oxygen molecules. The ozone may provide a deodorizing function to sterilize the laundry or to remove the smell of air around the laundry. The light source of any one of the plurality of light sources, any one of the other light sources, and the other light source may irradiate light to the laundry at the same time or at a time interval. For example, the user may sterilize the laundry using any one of the light sources for irradiating ultraviolet rays among the plurality of light sources. As another example, the user may dry the laundry using any of the other light sources that irradiate infrared light among the plurality of light sources. As another example, a user may sterilize the laundry using any other light source that reacts with air to produce ozone. As another example, the user may simultaneously perform sterilization and drying of the laundry by using any one of the light sources for irradiating ultraviolet rays and the other light source for irradiating infrared rays. As another example, the user may use any of the above light sources for irradiating ultraviolet rays and the above-mentioned other light source for irradiating infrared rays, and the above-mentioned other light source for generating ozone by reacting with air to sterilize and dry .

In one embodiment, the light source lamp 140 for irradiating the laundry with the light of a predetermined wavelength range may include at least one light emitting diode. The light emitting diode is a semiconductor element that emits light when a voltage is applied in the forward direction. The luminescent color differs depending on the material and material composition of the device used, and can emit light from the ultraviolet region to the visible region and the infrared region. The light source of a light emitting diode is effective in emitting a light source of a specific wavelength with a narrow wavelength bandwidth. The physical characteristics of the light emitting diode light source are long life, low power consumption, environment friendly, small volume, and easy space utilization. The bottom and stand sterilizer 100 including the light source lamp 140 may be used to sterilize or dry the laundry in addition to heating and cleaning the laundry through the heating unit 120 and the ultrasonic cleaner 130 There are advantages that can be obtained at the same time. When light emitting diodes for emitting light having different wavelength ranges are used as the light source lamp 140, the wavelength range of each of the light emitting diodes is adjusted to a predetermined value or selected to sterilize or dry the laundry Various effects can be provided. In the above example, for example, the light source lamp 140 may irradiate light of a predetermined wavelength range to the laundry to remove or dry bacteria remaining in the laundry, There is no limitation on the selection of the light source of one light source lamp 140.

The temperature measuring device 150 is disposed in the main body 110 and measures the temperature of the washer fluid 10 supplied to the space 111 of the main body 110 to measure the temperature of the measured washer fluid 10, 114). In this case, the central processing unit 114 may block the operation of the heating heat generating unit 120 when the temperature of the washing liquid 10 measured by the temperature measuring unit 150 is higher than the reference temperature. Alternatively, when the temperature of the washing liquid 10 measured by the temperature measuring device 150 is lower than the reference temperature, the central processing unit 114 causes the heating heat generating unit 120 to operate to adjust the temperature of the washing liquid 10 And can be adjusted to the reference temperature. The temperature measuring device 150 may be, for example, a temperature measuring device using a thermal conductor. The above examples are examples for understanding, and there is no limitation on the type of the temperature measuring instrument that can be used as long as the temperature of the solution can be measured, in addition to the above examples. The temperature of the washing liquid 10 measured through the temperature measuring unit 150 may be displayed using a display unit provided in the temperature measuring unit 150 itself. As another example, the temperature of the washing liquid 10 measured through the temperature measuring device 150 may be provided to the central processing unit 114. In this case, the central processing unit 114 can display the temperature of the temperature measuring device 150 through the display window. The user can recognize the temperature of the washing liquid 10 displayed through the display window and then perform heating, washing, and the like of the laundry. For example, when the ultrasonic cleaning unit 130 is used, the temperature of the washing liquid 10 may rise. The user can see the temperature of the washing liquid 10 displayed on the display window or directly displayed on the temperature measuring device 150 and use the ultrasonic washing unit 130 until the temperature of the washing liquid 10 drops to a proper temperature level You can stop.

The inner screen 160 is disposed in the main body 110 and uses the heating heat generating units 120 and 120-1 and the ultrasonic cleaning units 130 and 130-1 to heat and clean the laundry, Thereby separating the remnant remaining in the space 111 from the laundry. For example, the inner screen 160 may comprise a mesh-type screen having a small hole and a support for supporting the screen. In addition, the inner screen 160 may be detachably disposed from the main body 110 so that the inner screen 160 can be replaced as needed.

Referring again to the drawings, in one embodiment, the heating heat generating units 120 and 120-1 and the ultrasonic cleaning units 130 and 130-1 are connected to the central processing unit 114, It can operate at time intervals. The light source lamp 140 may be operated by the central processing unit 114 or a user's input command after the operation of the heating heat generating units 120 and 120-1 and the ultrasonic cleaning units 130 and 130-1. When at least one of the at least one light source lamp 140 and the at least one light source lamp 140 is operated after the time interval is adjusted, The lamp 140 may operate. Further, when the time interval is adjusted, the time at which any one of the light source lamps 140 and the at least one other light source lamp 140 among the light source lamps 140 that emit light of different wavelength ranges, ).

FIG. 4 is a view of a bottom and dishwasher of the present disclosure in accordance with another embodiment. FIG. Referring to FIG. 4, the sponge and dishwasher 200 includes a main body 210, a heating unit 220, and a ultrasonic cleaning unit 230. In some other embodiments, the spoon and dish sterilizer 200 may optionally further include at least one light source lamp 240. In some other embodiments, the spoon and dish sterilizer 200 may optionally further include a temperature gauge 250. In some further embodiments, the spoon and dish sterilizer 200 may optionally further include an internal sieve 260.

As shown in the figure, the body 210 may include a valve 213, a central processing unit 214, and a lid 215. The lid 215 is capable of discharging steam generated during the heating process of the laundry by the heating heat generating unit 220. The lid 215 may include a lid body 215a disposed above the space 211 and a moisture outlet 215d and air inlets 215b and 215c. In addition, the lid 215 may have a blowing device 270 for introducing outside air into the space 211. In one embodiment, the blower 270 may include an electric motor 270a and a fan 270b. The fan 270b may be, for example, a fan-shaped fan formed at the center of a fixing portion to which the rotation shaft of the electric motor 270a is fixed, as shown in the figure, and a plurality of blades may be formed laterally from the fixing portion. As another example, unlike the drawing, the fan 270b has a hub (not shown) in which a fixing portion, to which the rotation shaft of the electric motor 270a is fixed, is formed at a central portion and a hub And may be an impeller structure including a plurality of blades extending in the outward direction. The fixing portion can be obtained by, for example, recessing the central portion of the hub. A groove for fixing the rotation axis of the electric motor 270a may be formed on the side surface of the depression. Alternatively, the fastening portion may be obtained through the center portion of the hub. In this case, a groove for fixing the rotation shaft may be formed on a side surface of the center portion of the hub penetrating through the shaft of the rotation shaft of the electric motor 270a fixed to the fixing portion. Or a groove for fixing the rotary shaft may be formed on one surface or the other surface of the hub adjacent to the central portion. The above example is an example for understanding, and the rotation axis of the electric motor 270a may be connected to the hub in various ways. Further, each of the plurality of blades is spaced apart from each other, and may extend spirally in the outward direction from the central portion of the hub. In other words, the length of each of the plurality of blades can be helically extended to have a length greater than a straight length connecting the point where the blade meets the center of the hub and the point where the blade meets the outer edge of the hub have. In this case, the height of each of the plurality of blades may be the same, or may become lower or higher toward the outer side of the hub from the central portion of the hub. As another example, unlike the drawings, the fan 270b includes a cylindrical hub (not shown) having a fixing portion to which the rotation shaft of the electric motor 270a is fixed, and a motor 270a And a plurality of blades disposed on an outer side surface of the hub with respect to an axial direction of the rotary shaft of the hub and extending from one end to the other end of the hub. The fixing portion can be obtained by, for example, recessing the central portion of the hub. A groove for fixing the rotation axis of the electric motor 270a may be formed on the side surface of the depression. Alternatively, the fastening portion may be obtained through the center portion of the hub. In this case, a groove for fixing the rotation shaft may be formed on a side surface of the center portion of the hub penetrating through the shaft of the rotation shaft of the electric motor 270a fixed to the fixing portion. Or a groove for fixing the rotary shaft may be formed on one surface or the other surface of the hub adjacent to the central portion. The above example is an example for understanding, and the rotation axis of the electric motor 270a may be connected to the hub in various ways. Each of the plurality of blades is spaced apart from each other and may extend spirally from the outer end of the hub to the other end. In other words, the length of each of the plurality of blades is set such that the length of the blade is longer than the length of the straight line connecting the point where the blade meets the outer one end of the hub and the point where the blade meets the outer one end of the hub, . In this case, the height of each of the plurality of blades may be the same or may be lower or higher from the outer end of the hub to the outer end of the hub. The above example is for the sake of understanding, and there is no limitation on the structure or shape of the fan 270b as long as the external air can flow into the space 211. [

The outside air may be introduced through the air inlets 215b and 215c. In this case, the external air is supplied to an electric motor 270a, which is controlled by the central processing unit 214 according to an external input command or a previously input pattern, and a fan 270b driven by the electric motor 270a, The air can be introduced into the space 211.

The light source lamp 240 includes a first light source 240a that irradiates the laundry with light in the ultraviolet wavelength range and a second light source 240b that irradiates light in a wavelength range that reacts with oxygen in the outside air to generate ozone ). The first light source 240a and the second light source 240b are controlled by the central processing unit 214 to emit light in the ultraviolet wavelength range and light in the wavelength range that generates the ozone simultaneously or at intervals, It is possible to irradiate the outside air. The fan 270b is rotated by the electric motor 270a to flow the outside air into the space 211 through the air inlet ports 215b and 215c and the ozone generated by the second light source 240b The steam generated in the process of heating the laundry can be discharged to the moisture outlet 215d. The ozone generated by the second light source 240b may sterilize the laundry. In addition, the ozone generated by the second light source 240b can be discharged to the moisture discharge port 215d by the blowing device 270. [ In this case, the spoon and dish sterilizer 200 can remove the odor of the surrounding air by the deodorizing function of ozone. 4, the function of functioning as a deodorizing device for removing the odor of air around the sole and dish sterilizer 200, in addition to the function of disinfecting and disinfecting the laundry to be laundered, Can also be performed.

The heating unit 220, the ultrasonic cleaning unit 230, the light source lamp 240, the temperature measuring unit 250, and the internal squeezing unit 250. In addition to the above- The heating unit 220, the ultrasonic cleaning unit 130, the light source lamp 140, and the light source unit 140 according to the first to third embodiments of the present invention, , The temperature measuring device 150 and the inner screen 160, and detailed functional elements, structures, and characteristics of the detailed components thereof, and thus the detailed description thereof will be omitted for convenience of explanation.

Hereinafter, the functions and effects of the sponge and dishwasher 100 disclosed in this specification will be described by way of one example. It will be further understood that the following description is not intended to limit the spirit of the disclosure herein to the extent that it is intended to be illustrative of the functions and effects of the sponge and dishwasher 100.

The user inserts an appropriate amount of the washing liquid 10 into the space 111 of the main body 110 and then supplies the laundry to the main body 110 after inserting the laundry to be disinfected, sterilized or cleaned. When the main body 110 receives external power and supplies the power to the central processing unit 114, the user can control the power through the on / off switch. The central processing unit 114, which is supplied with power, may be associated with the controller 116. In this case, the power source may be controlled by the central processing unit 114 according to a previously input pattern. Also, the power source may be controlled through an on / off switch of the control unit 116 by the user.

The user recognizes the operating state of the spoon and dish sterilizer 100 and adjusts the adjustment device of the adjustment device 116 to operate the spoon and dish sterilizer 100 according to the operation programmed in the user's arbitrary or central processing unit 114 can do. When the central processing unit 114 transmits the recognized command to the heating heat generating units 120 and 120-1 through the adjusting unit 116, the heating heat generating units 124 and 124-1 generate heat using the resistance characteristics of electricity, The washing liquid 10 contained in the space 111 of the main body 110 can be heated. At this time, the temperature measuring device 150 disposed in the main body 110 recognizes the temperature of the washing liquid 10 and can transmit the temperature to the central processing unit 114. The central processing unit 114 recognizes the temperature of the washing liquid 10 and stops power supply to the silver heating units 120 and 120-1 when the temperature of the washing liquid 10 reaches the reference temperature, Thereby preventing overheating of the temperature of the exhaust gas at a temperature higher than the reference temperature. The laundry which is immersed in the washing liquid 10 contained in the space 111 of the main body 110 can be sterilized and disinfected. When it is desired to perform cleaning and disinfection using ultrasonic waves, the central processing unit 114 can transmit the recognized command to the ultrasonic cleaning units 130 and 130-1 by using the control unit of the user-control unit 116 have. In this case, the ultrasonic wave generator 132 of the ultrasonic cleaners 130 and 130-1 generates an ultrasonic signal according to a command from the central processor 114 and transmits the generated ultrasonic signals to the ultrasonic vibrators 134 and 134-1. The ultrasonic vibration units 134 and 134-1 generate ultrasonic vibrations in accordance with the ultrasonic signals of the ultrasonic wave generating unit 132 and micro bubbles are generated in the washing liquid 10 from the cavitation effect by the ultrasonic vibration. Foreign matter, germs, and the like in the surface or surface of the laundry to be immersed in the washing liquid 10 stored in the space 111 of the main body 110 through the fine bubbles can be removed. When the above operation is completed, the central processing unit 114 supplies power to the valve 113, and the valve 113 to which the power is supplied is opened so that the washing liquid in the space 111 of the main body 110 (10) can be drained. In this case, a solenoid valve may be used as the valve 113. When the power is applied to the light source lamp 140 disposed in the main body 110 using the adjustment unit in the control unit 116, the user emits infrared rays, ultraviolet rays, or the like from the light source lamp 140, The laundry in the space 111 is sterilized and dried. In this case, the light source lamp 140 is disposed below the lid body 115a to remove the bacteria remaining in the laundry by irradiating light of a predetermined wavelength range to the laundry to be exposed to the outside of the washing liquid 10, Can be dried. Through the above-described process, the sponge and dishwasher 100 according to the present invention has the boiling function using the heating heat generating units 120 and 120-1, the disinfecting effect using the ultrasonic oscillation effect of the ultrasonic washing units 130 and 130-1, Sterilization and drying using the light source lamp 140 can be performed.

From the foregoing it will be appreciated that various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described for purposes of illustration and that there are many possible variations without departing from the scope and spirit of this disclosure. And that the various embodiments disclosed are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the disclosed subject matter, but true ideas and scope will be set forth in the following claims.

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delete A body including a space capable of accommodating the washing liquid;
A heating heating unit disposed in the main body and heating the laundry to supply the heat to the laundry to be dipped in the washing liquid to heat the laundry; And
And an ultrasonic cleaning unit disposed in the main body and cleaning the laundry to be dipped in the washing liquid using ultrasonic vibration,
Wherein the main body includes a drain pipe connected to the space to discharge the washing liquid, and the heating heating unit and the ultrasonic cleaning unit are integrally formed to be connected to each other,
The heating unit
A heating element controlled through the body to generate heat; And
And a heating plate disposed on at least one of a surface, an inner surface, and a combination thereof, for heating the washing liquid by receiving heat generated by the heating element,
The ultrasonic cleaning unit
At least one ultrasonic vibrator controlled through the body to generate ultrasonic vibration; And
And an ultrasonic diaphragm connected to the ultrasonic vibrator and transmitting the ultrasonic vibration generated by the ultrasonic vibrator to the washing liquid,
Wherein the heating plate and the ultrasonic vibration plate are connected to each other to form a single plate so that the heating heating unit and the ultrasonic cleaning unit are connected to each other to be integrally formed. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the heating element disposed on the single plate and the ultrasonic vibrator connected to the single plate are spaced apart from each other and disposed on the single plate. 3. The method of claim 2,
The body
A valve connected to the drain pipe;
The ultrasonic cleaning unit, the valve, and the combination thereof according to an external input command, or may control at least one operation selected from the heating heating unit, the ultrasonic cleaning unit, A central processing unit for controlling at least one operation selected from among a valve and a combination thereof; And
And a lid disposed apart from the upper portion of the space,
The valve is opened or closed according to an operation command of the central processing unit so that the washing liquid is discharged through the drain pipe,
Wherein the lid includes a moisture outlet for discharging steam generated during the heating process of the laundry by the heating unit. 5. The method of claim 4,
And at least one light source lamp disposed in the main body for removing the bacteria remaining in the laundry by irradiating light of a predetermined wavelength range to the laundry,
The operation of the light source lamp is controlled by the central processing unit according to an external input command or a previously inputted pattern,
Wherein the light source lamp irradiates the light of a predetermined wavelength range to the laundry to be exposed to the outside of the washing liquid during discharge of the washing liquid through the drain pipe. 6. The method of claim 5,
The lid
An air intake port through which external air can be introduced;
An electric motor whose operation is controlled by the central processing unit according to an external input command or a previously input pattern; And
And a fan driven by the electric motor and rotating,
Wherein the light source lamp includes a first light source for irradiating light of a ultraviolet wavelength range to the laundry and a second light source for irradiating light in a wavelength range that generates ozone by reacting with oxygen in the outside air,
Wherein the first light source and the second light source are controlled by the central processing unit so that light in the ultraviolet wavelength range and light in the wavelength range for generating the ozone are irradiated to the laundry or the outside air at the same time or at intervals of time In addition,
Wherein the fan is rotated by the electric motor to flow the outside air into the space through the air inlet, and the steam generated in the process of heating the ozone or the laundry, generated by the second light source, A spoon and a dish disinfector for discharging to a moisture outlet. The method according to claim 5 or 6,
The heating unit and the ultrasonic cleaning unit operate simultaneously or at predetermined time intervals by the central processing unit,
Wherein the light source lamp is operated by the central processing unit after operation of the heating heating unit and the ultrasonic cleaning unit. 7. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 6,
And a temperature measuring device disposed in the main body and measuring the temperature of the washing liquid supplied to the space of the main body and providing the measured temperature of the washing liquid to the central processing unit,
Wherein the central processing unit blocks the operation of the heating heat generating unit when the temperature of the washing liquid measured by the temperature measuring unit is higher than a reference temperature. 7. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 6,
Further comprising an internal filtering unit disposed in the main body and heating and cleaning each of the laundry using the heating unit and the ultrasonic cleaning unit, and then filtering out the remnants remaining in the space after being separated from the laundry, And dishwasher. A body including a space capable of accommodating the washing liquid;
A heating heating unit disposed in the main body and heating the laundry to supply the heat to the laundry to be dipped in the washing liquid to heat the laundry;
An ultrasonic cleaner disposed in the main body and adapted to clean the laundry to be dipped in the washing liquid using ultrasonic vibration; And
And an internal squeezing net disposed in the main body, for heating and cleaning the to-be-laid laundry using the heating unit and the ultrasonic cleaning unit, and then filtering the remnants remaining in the space after being separated from the laundries,
Wherein the main body includes a drain pipe connected to the space to discharge the washing liquid, and the heating heat generating unit and the ultrasonic washing unit are connected to each other to be integrally formed.

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