KR101601731B1 - A vacuum cleaner head apparatus capable of processing sterilization and insecticidal treatments and the method for comprising the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner head capable of performing sterilization and insecticidal processes and a configuration method thereof. An ultraviolet LED is installed in a vacuum cleaner, and it is possible to kill various bacteria, viruses, mites, and the like as well as cleaning. Only when the head of the vacuum cleaner comes in contact with the floor is the ultraviolet light irradiated to protect humans from harmful sterilization from ultraviolet light. A first ultraviolet LED, a first injection nozzle, a second ultraviolet LED and a second injection nozzle are provided. Uses of ultraviolet LED and injection nozzle are varied in accordance with the movement direction of the vacuum cleaner head. Even when the movement direction of the vacuum cleaner is varied, ultraviolet light is irradiated after spraying disinfectant, to uniformly perform a sterilization function. The first ultraviolet LED and the second LED are simultaneously turned on, and it is possible to prevent unnecessary energy from being wasted.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a cleaner head device capable of sterilizing and insecting,

The present invention relates to a cleaner head device capable of sterilization and insecticide treatment, and a method of constructing the same, wherein a user sucks dust existing on the floor during cleaning and simultaneously performs an operation for insecting and sterilizing mosquitoes, insects, mites and fungi And a sterilizing and insecticidal function without an external power source by providing a control module capable of self-power generation in the head part, and a method thereof.

There are many pests and harmful bacteria on the floor, especially carpets, such as the floor of a home or office, which are infested with a lot of pests and harmful bacteria, such as mites. Among them, the number of sucked by the vacuum cleaner together with dust on the floor is not so large. Since harmful bacteria are not eradicated and continue to live in the dirt receptacle, the conventional vacuum cleaner can not expect the effect of insecticide or sterilization except for the function of cleaning dust. Accordingly, there is a tendency that products using a sterilizing function are coming out in a vacuum cleaner. These products do not sterilize the vacuum cleaner by using heat like the steam cleaner but use the sterilizing action by ultraviolet rays and install the ultraviolet LED in the dirt receptacle or the suction passage inside the body of the vacuum cleaner, Various bacteria are sterilized and removed. In the method of sterilizing and removing various kinds of harmful microorganisms by installing an ultraviolet LED in the dust receptacle or the suction path in the vacuum cleaner, it is possible to sterilize the inactivated mites or bacteria, There was a problem that sterilization was not performed for ticks or bacteria.

Thus, the present invention can simultaneously perform an operation of sucking dust existing on the floor and sterilizing mites and fungi by installing ultraviolet LED on the head of the vacuum cleaner and irradiating ultraviolet rays to the user, And a sterilizing function capable of performing a sterilizing function without an external power source by providing a power generating unit, and a construction method thereof. In addition, in the present invention, insecticides such as mosquitoes and insects should be removed or controlled.

Next, a brief description will be given of the prior arts that exist in the technical field of the present invention, and technical matters which the present invention intends to differentiate from the prior arts will be described.

First, Korean Utility Model No. 0367735 (Nov. 12, 2004) is a vacuum cleaner having sterilizing power by attaching ultraviolet LED for sterilization to a suction plate of a vacuum cleaner. More specifically, the vacuum cleaner uses a UV light for sterilization for a vacuum cleaner Viruses, mites and the like, and can irradiate ultraviolet rays only when the suction nozzle is in contact with the floor, thereby protecting the human body from harmful ultraviolet rays for sterilization.

Also, Korean Utility Model No. 0382161 (Apr. 19, 2005) relates to a sterilizing vacuum cleaner using a light emitting diode type ultraviolet ray and an ozone lamp. When the bacteria and fungus are sucked into a cleaner and collected in a dirt receptacle, The present invention relates to a technique capable of enhancing sterilization and deodorization effects by sterilizing and deodorizing odors, and also capable of enhancing sterilization range and sterilizing power.

Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 10-2007-0036106 (Apr. 02, 2007) discloses a sterilizing device installed in a vacuum cleaning inlet using an ultraviolet LED (short wavelength of 265 nm or less) The typical autonomous generator is equipped with a generator and receives power from it.

Although the prior art has some similarities with the present invention in that it is a cleaner head device capable of sterilizing and insecticide processing and its constitution method, unlike the present invention, a power generator is provided at the head portion of the vacuum cleaner to operate the ultraviolet LED by its own power And there is a difference from the present invention in that a function of spraying insecticide or bactericide is not provided.

In addition, even if the moving direction of the vacuum cleaner head is changed due to the operation of the ultraviolet LED and the spray nozzle being changed according to the direction of movement of the cleaner head, it is possible to control the parallax between the spray of the sterilizing agent and the irradiation of ultraviolet light, And it is possible to perform the insecticidal and sterilizing functions uniformly.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a vacuum cleaner capable of simultaneously performing dust cleaning and sterilizing of mites and molds when cleaning a floor or carpet using a vacuum cleaner, And a method of constructing the same.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a cleaner head device and a method of constructing the same that enable double sterilization and insecticide treatment by combining an insecticide, a disinfectant spray, and an ultraviolet ray irradiation in the sterilization and insecticide treatment.

In addition, the present invention provides a cleaner head device and a method of constructing the same, which are capable of performing a cleaning operation by disinfecting and disinfecting a floor or a carpet without using an external power source, The purpose is to provide.

The present invention also relates to a method for controlling a sterilizing and insecticide treatment using a regenerative power generated by an energy harvesting technique based on a suction force generated in a cleaner head by operating a small wind turbine using wind generated when a cleaner is operated in a cleaner head The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner head device and a construction method thereof.

The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner head capable of being disinfected and disinfected by a vacuum cleaner head detachably attached to an existing vacuum cleaner head, And a method for constructing the same.

In addition, the present invention can be applied not only to ultraviolet LED but also to sterilization and insecticidal function such as ticks and fungi by spraying the pesticide and fungicide according to a specific place or a cleaning object (bed, floor, And the like.

A cleaner head device capable of disinfecting and insecticide treatment, comprising: a main body portion forming an outer shape of a cleaner head; A suction port formed on a lower surface of the main body to suck foreign matter therein; A pair of roller portions formed on a lower surface of the main body and rotating; A first ultraviolet LED and a second ultraviolet LED disposed on one side of the inlet; At least one first injection nozzle and a second injection nozzle disposed on one side of the suction port; And a control module provided inside the main body to supply power to the first ultraviolet LED, the second ultraviolet LED, the first injection nozzle, and the second injection nozzle, The first ultraviolet LED and the second ultraviolet LED are used to simultaneously perform the dust suction and the sterilization operation.

The main body part may further include a detachable part, and the first and second ultraviolet LEDs may be provided in at least one or more numbers, Wherein the first injection nozzle and the second injection nozzle are provided in at least one or more numbers and are disposed on a lower surface of the main body and disposed in the main body, And a sterilizing agent stored in the sterilizing (storage) reservoir is sprayed.

The control module may further include a fan provided inside the main body and a power generator for converting energy generated through the fan into electric energy, and the power generated by the first ultraviolet LED, Wherein the control module supplies power to the LED, the first injection nozzle, and the second injection nozzle, wherein the control module further comprises the LED control unit and the injection nozzle control unit, wherein the first ultraviolet LED, the second ultraviolet LED, The power of the first ultraviolet LED, the second ultraviolet LED, the first jetting nozzle and the second jetting nozzle is automatically turned off when the first jetting nozzle and the second jetting nozzle face the upper surface rather than the bottom .

In addition, in a method of driving a cleaner head capable of disinfecting and insecticide treatment, a user may engage with a vacuum cleaner sold in the market, and then start the vacuum cleaner to start suction. When the vacuum cleaner is operated to start suction of foreign matter, the power generator operates to generate a current and transmit the generated current to the charger to start charging the charger. Supplying power to the first ultraviolet LED, the second ultraviolet LED, the first injection nozzle, and the second injection nozzle by supplying a current to the sterilization and insecticide processing unit when the charging unit is charged; Supplying power to the first ultraviolet LED and the first injection nozzle when the cleaner head advances; Blocking the power supply of the second ultraviolet LED and the second jetting nozzle when power is supplied to the first ultraviolet LED and the first jetting nozzle to perform a sterilizing operation; Supplying power to the second ultraviolet LED and the second injection nozzle when the cleaner head is reversed; Shutting off power to the first ultraviolet LED and the first jet nozzle when power is supplied to the second ultraviolet LED and the second jet nozzle to perform a sterilizing operation; And a step of moving the cleaner coupled with the cleaner head to perform a sterilization and insecticide treatment at a desired place by the user, wherein the user performs cleaning and uses wind generated when the wind is sucked into the inside of the cleaner head And simultaneously performs dust suction and sterilization by using the ultraviolet LED and the spray nozzle.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cleaner head device capable of sterilizing and insecticide treatment, comprising: at least one spray nozzle array for sterilizing or insecticide installed in the cleaner head device; At least one ultraviolet LED array installed in the cleaner head device; At least one fan installed in the cleaner head device; And a control module for controlling the spray nozzle array and the ultraviolet LED array, wherein the control module comprises: a power source unit for generating power by itself using the rotational force of the fan; And a compressor for compressing the air using the rotating force of the fan. The compressor can provide compressed air to the spray nozzle array for sterilization or insecticide to spray the sterilizing agent or the insecticide, And a sterilization treatment are simultaneously carried out.

The cleaner head device further includes: a main body part forming an outer shape of the cleaner head;

A suction port formed on a lower surface of the main body to suck foreign matter; And at least one roller portion formed on a lower surface of the main body and rotating.

In addition, the ultraviolet LED array and the sterilizing (spraying) nozzle array are disposed at least one or more around the suction port, and detect movement of the cleaner head device in front, back, left, right or diagonal directions And is operated according to an instruction of the control unit.

Also, the movement may be at least one of a motion detected by a wheel installed on the cleaner head, an accelerometer, a gyro sensor, a gravity meter, or a motion sensor using a camera or a touch sensor .

The control module includes a communication interface including a Wi-Fi, an NFC including RFID, a Bluetooth or a ZigBee so as to receive a control command remotely from a user of the cleaner, and the communication interface includes communication using a beacon signal .

According to still another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a sterilizing and insecticide treatment device, comprising: a cleaner head device for sucking dust in accordance with a user's operation of a cleaner; step; Generating a power by operating a small wind turbine provided in the cleaner head device in accordance with the rotation of the fan; Compressing the air by operating a compressor provided in the cleaner head unit according to rotation of the fan; And supplying compressed air to the spray nozzle array for sterilizing or insecting according to the movement of the cleaner head device to spray the sterilizing agent or the insecticide and simultaneously performing the dust suction and the ultraviolet sterilization treatment .

Also, the movement may be at least one of a motion detected by a wheel installed on the cleaner head, an accelerometer, a gyro sensor, a gravity meter, or a motion sensor using a camera or a touch sensor .

In addition, the cleaner head device capable of sterilizing and insecticide treatment includes a communication interface including a WiFi, an NFC including Bluetooth, a Bluetooth or a ZigBee so that a control command can be remotely received from a user of the cleaner, And a communication using a signal.

According to the present invention configured as described above, the ultraviolet LED can be installed on the head of a vacuum cleaner to clean and disinfect various bacteria, viruses, mites, insects, mosquitoes, etc., and the power generator and the charger are provided in the cleaner head, There is an effect that a floor or a carpet can be cleaned without using an external power source. In addition, the present invention can sterilize (bury) bacteria, viruses, mites, fungi, worms, mosquitoes, etc. by allowing the sterilization (charge) storage unit and sterilizing (filling) There is an effect that can be improved.

In addition, the present invention is characterized in that the first ultraviolet LED, the first jet nozzle, the second ultraviolet LED, and the second jet nozzle are provided so that the operation of the ultraviolet LED and the jet nozzle used according to the moving direction of the cleaner head is changed, The first ultraviolet LED and the second ultraviolet LED can be used to maximize the sterilizing function and obtain a uniform sterilization effect by irradiating the ultraviolet rays after sterilization It can be operated so as to have a more powerful sterilizing effect, so that the sterilizing effect and the insecticidal effect can be improved.

1 is a view for explaining a cleaner head device capable of sterilizing and insecticide treatment according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 and 3 are perspective views for explaining a cleaner head device capable of sterilizing and insecticide treatment according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a block diagram showing a structure of a control module of a cleaner head device capable of sterilizing and insecticide treatment according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of a cleaner head device capable of sterilizing and insecticide treatment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The following merely illustrates the principles of the invention. Thus, those skilled in the art will be able to devise various apparatuses which, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the invention and are included in the concept and scope of the invention. Furthermore, all of the conditional terms and embodiments listed herein are, in principle, only intended for the purpose of enabling understanding of the concepts of the present invention, and are not to be construed as being limited to such specifically recited embodiments and conditions do.

It is also to be understood that the detailed description, as well as the principles, aspects and embodiments of the invention, as well as specific embodiments thereof, are intended to cover structural and functional equivalents thereof. It is also to be understood that such equivalents include all elements contemplated to perform the same function irrespective of the currently known equivalents as well as the equivalents to be developed in the future, i.e., the structure.

For example, it should be understood that the block diagrams herein represent conceptual aspects of exemplary circuits embodying the principles of the invention. Similarly, all flowcharts, state transition diagrams, pseudo code, and the like are representative of various processes that may be substantially represented on a computer-readable medium and executed by a computer or processor, whether or not the computer or processor is explicitly shown .

The functions of the various elements shown in the figures, including the functional blocks depicted in the processor or similar concept, may be provided by use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing software in connection with appropriate software. When provided by a processor, the functions may be provided by a single dedicated processor, a single shared processor, or a plurality of individual processors, some of which may be shared.

Also, the explicit use of terms such as processor, control, or similar concepts should not be interpreted exclusively as hardware capable of running software, and may be used without limitation as a digital signal processor (DSP) (ROM), random access memory (RAM), and non-volatile memory. Other hardware may also be included.

In the claims hereof, the elements represented as means for performing the functions described in the detailed description include all types of software including, for example, a combination of circuit elements performing the function or firmware / microcode etc. , And is coupled with appropriate circuitry to execute the software to perform the function. It is to be understood that the invention defined by the appended claims is not to be construed as encompassing any means capable of providing such functionality, as the functions provided by the various listed means are combined and combined with the manner in which the claims require .

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of the present invention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: There will be. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail.

Various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is an exemplary view for explaining a cleaner head capable of sterilizing and insecticide treatment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The cleaner head 100 capable of sterilizing and insecticidal treatment according to the present invention is provided with a first UV LED 103 and a second UV LED 108 on a lower surface thereof, a first jet nozzle 104 for spraying a sterilizing agent, And a detachable part 106 coupled to the body of the cleaner and guiding the sucked dust to the inside of the cleaner. Accordingly, a person can suck dust existing on the floor during cleaning and sterilize mites and molds, and is provided with a detachable unit 106 so as to be easily removable and attachable regardless of the type of the cleaner .

As shown in FIG. 1, the cleaner head 100 capable of sterilizing and insecticidal treatment according to the present invention can be manufactured by integrally forming the entire head. However, the cleaner head 100 can be detachably attached to a conventional cleaner head It is possible to do. In this case, the suction port and the attaching / detaching portion to / from the existing head are used as they are, and the apparatus is used in combination with the head main body only. The method of using the vacuum cleaner head in combination with the existing head can use the vacuum cleaner head device according to the present invention only when it is desired to use the insecticidal or sterilizing function. In case of cleaning a common floor or living room, This is because it is necessary to perform only the role.

That is, the vacuum cleaner head 100, which can be sterilized and disinfected according to the present invention, can be configured to be coupled to various types of vacuum cleaners sold in the past, so that it is unnecessary to purchase the entire vacuum cleaner, As shown in FIG. In addition, when the user moves the cleaner head 100 forward or backward, the first and second ultraviolet LEDs 103 and 108 and the first and second injection nozzles 104 and 109 used for the movement direction are provided to be changed in operation, The power consumption can be minimized, and at the same time, the insecticide or the sterilization treatment can be uniformed to maximize the effect.

2 and 3 are perspective views for explaining a cleaner head device capable of sterilizing and insecticide treatment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The cleaner head 100 capable of sterilizing and insecticidal treatment according to the present invention includes a main body 101 forming an outer circumferential surface of the cleaner head 100 and an upper surface extending from a lower surface of the main body 101, A first ultraviolet LED array 103 and a second ultraviolet LED array 108 provided adjacent to the inlet 102 and provided in at least one or more numbers to irradiate ultraviolet rays, A first jetting nozzle array 104 and a second jetting nozzle array 109 provided on the lower surface of the main body 101 and provided adjacent to the first and second ultraviolet LED arrays 103 and 108, A sterilizing (filling) storage unit 105 connected to the first and second spray nozzle arrays 104 and 109 for storing sterilizing agents necessary for insecticidal and sterilizing purposes, a conventional vacuum cleaner A detachable portion 106 formed to be coupled with the first and second ultraviolet LEDs And a control module 110 for providing power to the rays 103 and 109.

First, a main body 101 is provided. The main body 101 may be formed in a structure in which a lower surface and an upper surface are provided and a lower surface thereof is in contact with the ground surface. In addition, a detachable portion 106 is formed on one side of the main body 101, and can be formed in a cylindrical shape and a vacuum cleaner sold in the market and a detachable structure.

The suction port 102 is formed to penetrate through the lower surface of the main body 101 and extends to a cylindrical detachable portion 106 connected by a vacuum cleaner and serves as a path for guiding the sucked foreign matter. That is, when the user performs the floor cleaning, dust, dirt, and the like are moved from the suction port 102 to the dust collecting place inside the cleaner through the desorption unit 106 due to the wind sucked.

On the other hand, ultraviolet light is a band of light existing between wavelengths of 100 nm and 400 nm, and is commonly called UV-A, UV-B and UV-C. It destroys DNA and RNA of microorganisms and stops the metabolism of microorganisms. So that it can not grow more.

Meanwhile, the first ultraviolet LED array 103 and the second ultraviolet LED array 108 provided in the present invention are general ultraviolet light emitting diodes (UV LEDs) maximizing heat dissipation and a condensing system, C (shortwave) having a wavelength of < / RTI >

 The first ultraviolet LED array 103 and the second ultraviolet LED array 108 are attached to the lower surface of the main body 101 in at least one number and the first and second ultraviolet LED arrays 108, The LED arrays 103 and 108 and the first and second jetting nozzle arrays 104 and 109 are provided in a zigzag form or crossed in a straight line as shown in Fig. 3 to irradiate ultraviolet rays, Pests and harmful bacteria can be eradicated.

The first spray nozzle array 104 and the second spray nozzle array 109 are formed on the lower surface of the main body 101 in at least one number so that the sterilizing agent can be injected to the bottom. This makes it possible to inject sterilization (filler) in the supernatant storage unit through the nozzle arrays 104 and 109 using air compressed by the compressor using the rotation force of the fan using the suction force generated in the cleaner . That is, the sterilization (filler) storage unit 105 is disposed inside the main body 101 and includes a sterilizing (filling) agent sprayed through the first spray nozzle array 104 and the second spray nozzle array 109, . The sterilization (filler) reservoir 105 may be provided to be detachable from the inside of the main body 101 or may be supplied with sterilization (filler) Structure.

The control module 110 includes a fan 111 that rotates through wind generated when a foreign object is sucked by the cleaner, and a power generation unit 112 that converts kinetic energy generated through the fan 111 into electric energy. The generator is preferably a small wind turbine generator, and at least one or more of the generator is installed in the cleaner head device, so that the cleaner head device according to the present invention can supply power required for sterilization (charge) treatment.

Therefore, the cleaner head 100 of the present invention can reduce the power for operating the components of the first and second ultraviolet LED arrays 103 and 108 and the first and second jetting nozzle arrays 104 and 109 Since the self-power is produced and provided in the cleaner head 100 through the control module 110, a separate wiring for supplying electric power is not required, and compatibility with the vacuum cleaner sold on the market can be enhanced.

One or more roller portions 107 may be provided on the lower surface of the main body portion 101. The roller unit 107 is provided at one side and the other side of the main body 101 so that the user can move the cleaner head 100 through the action of pushing or pulling the vacuum cleaner head 100 combined with the vacuum cleaner The roller unit 107 rotates in the forward and backward directions to sense the moving direction of the main body 101 or to control the operation of the ultraviolet LED array and the nozzle array.

The first ultraviolet LED array 103 and the first ejection nozzle array 104 are moved in accordance with the movement of the main body 101. When the roller unit 107 detects the movement direction of the main body 101, The second ultraviolet LED array 108 and the second jetting nozzle array 109 operate separately. Also on both sides of the cleaner head an LED array and a spray nozzle array can be additionally installed and operated and also controllable.

That is, after the user joins the cleaner head 100 to the main body of the cleaner, when the cleaner head 100 is advanced while the lower surface of the main body 101 is in contact with the ground, the roller 107 is rotated , The first ultraviolet LED array 103 and the first spray nozzle array 104 are turned on to perform the sterilizing operation.

When the user moves the cleaner head 100 backward, the power of the first ultraviolet LED array 103 and the first jetting nozzle array 104 is turned off and the power of the second ultraviolet LED array 108 and the second jetting nozzle array 109 are turned on to perform the sterilization operation. Further, the first and second ultraviolet LED arrays and the first and second injection nozzles are controlled so as to be sequentially or alternately shifted according to the movement (up, down, left, right) of the cleaner head, Can be obtained.

Therefore, even if the moving direction is changed by moving the cleaner head 100 forward or backward, the sterilizing agent is sprayed from the first and second spray nozzle arrays 104, 109, and then the first and second ultraviolet LED arrays 103, and 108 can irradiate ultraviolet rays, thereby achieving a uniform sterilization effect, maximizing a sterilization effect, and preventing unnecessary power from being wasted.

The motion of the cleaner head can be detected by using a motion sensor or a gyro sensor. In this case, even if only a few wheels are installed on the bottom of the cleaner head, the movement of the head can be precisely detected until it moves diagonally.

The detected motion information of the cleaner head can be programmed to operate the nozzle array and the LED array in conjunction with the movement, thereby achieving a more elaborate sterilization (filling) effect. For example, when the cleaner head is moving up to the upper left, the nozzle array and the LED array located in the lower left corner of the cleaner head are moved forward with a time difference to increase the sterilization effect and, conversely, It is possible to increase the sterilization effect by first operating the sterilizing nozzle array located in the lower right room and then repeating sterilization with the LED array located in the upper left room.

This fine control maximizes sterilization (charge) effect, so even if you consume less power, you can increase the sterilization effect.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a structure of a control module for operating a sterilizing and insecticide processable cleaner head device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG.

The control module 110 of the present invention may include a power generation section 201, a control section 202, a transformer 203, a charging section 204, a compressor 205, and a sterilization processing section 210. The components shown in FIG. 3 are not essential, and the power generation unit 112 having more or fewer components may be implemented.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

The power generation unit 201 converts the kinetic energy generated by the rotation of the fan 111 provided in the main body 101 into electric energy. Thereafter, the power generation section 201 provides the generated electric energy to the transformer 203. [ The present invention utilizes the concept of generating regenerative power using an ultra-small wind turbine. That is, the air vane is operated by the air flow sucked from the cleaner head, which is connected to the rotor of the generator to convert the magnetic force into an electric force, thereby generating electric power. Which in turn is converted to DC constant voltage through regulation in the transformer to produce power suitable for the control module 110 to operate, such as 5V or 3.3V. The generated power is charged through the charger and then used for the operation of the vacuum cleaner.

In other words, the transformer 203 is a device for changing the voltage or current value of the alternating current by using the electromagnetic induction phenomenon. The voltage and current provided through the power generation unit 201 can be constantly supplied to the charging unit 204 . Thereafter, the transformer 203 provides the changed current to the charger 204.

The charging unit 204 is a conventional charger that charges the battery (secondary battery) by applying a voltage from the transformer 203 to the battery 202. When the charging is completed, the charging unit 204 sterilizes the charged current with the control unit 202 (Charge) processing unit 210.

Also, the compressor 205 compresses the air mechanically by using the rotational force of the vane, and preferably, the compressor does not use electric power but compresses only by the rotational force of the vane. This compressed air is supplied through the nozzle, which serves to evenly distribute sterilization (cleaning agent) on the clean surface. It is also possible to spray the disinfectant to a certain portion of the place to be cleaned by operating the nozzle.

The sterilizing (filling) processing unit 210 includes an LED control unit 211 for controlling the ultraviolet LED 103 and an injection nozzle control unit 212 for controlling the spray nozzle array 104. First, the LED controller 211 may operate according to whether the user uses the sterilizing function while performing the ON / OFF operation of the ultraviolet LED array 103 according to the user's input. Also, the LED control unit 211 can automatically turn off the power of the ultraviolet LED array 103 when the ultraviolet LED array 103 is directed to the upper side rather than the floor.

The injection nozzle control unit 212 controls whether or not the injection nozzle 104 injects the sterilizing agent.

That is, when the user performs the sterilizing agent injection function through the input device, the injection nozzle control unit 212 supplies the sterilizing agent stored in the sterilizing (storage) storage unit 105 to the injection nozzle 104, And injects the sterilizing agent to the outside of the main body 101 through the spray nozzle array 104.

The sterilizing (filling) processing unit 210 may be used to sterilize (purify) the ultraviolet light by irradiating ultraviolet rays to the user through the ultraviolet LED array 103 to perform sterilization or spraying a sterilizing agent through the spray nozzle array 104, ) Or to perform all of the above functions.

When the charging of the charger 204 is completed, the controller 202 transmits a stop signal to stop generating power to the generator 201. When the charger 204 is insufficient, 201 in response to the operation signal. The controller 202 controls the entire operation of the control module 110. The controller 202 controls the operation of the LED array and the nozzle array according to the motion of the cleaner head device, And transmits a command to the LED array and the nozzle array.

In addition, the control unit is provided with a communication function such as a local area or a wireless LAN so as to be able to communicate with the cleaner, so that the user can transmit a command to the head through the cleaner handle. That is, the controller needs to receive a command from the user. If the user transmits a command for the operation of the cleaner head through a button or a user interface provided on the handle of the cleaner, the operation of the cleaner head device according to the present invention .

The communication interface may be Bluetooth, Near Field Communication (NFC), WiFi, Zigbee, or the like, and may utilize simple local communication means such as infrared (IR) communication or RFID. In some cases, the communication means can transmit a command by using a beacon signal, and it is also possible to perform activation of the cleaner head or user authentication.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating the cleaner head 100 capable of sterilizing and insecticide treatment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The cleaner head 100 of the present invention is coupled to a vacuum cleaner sold by a user, and then operates the vacuum cleaner to start suction (S100).

When the vacuum cleaner is started and suction is started, the power generation unit 201 operates to generate a current and transmits the generated current to the charging unit 204, so that the charging unit 204 starts charging (S110). In addition, the compressor 205 is prepared to start compression and to be able to jet according to a command from the control unit.

When the charging unit 204 is fully charged (S120), power is supplied to the sterilizing (charging) processing unit 210 to supply power to the ultraviolet LED array 103 and the spray nozzle array 104, Power is supplied (S130).

When the cleaner head 100 advances, power is supplied to the first ultraviolet LED array 103 and the first spray nozzle array 104 to operate them (S140).

Power is supplied to the first ultraviolet LED array 103 and the first spray nozzle array 104 to perform sterilization (filling) work, and only the second ultraviolet LED array 108 is operated on the rear surface, The power of the power supply 109 is turned off (S150).

When the cleaner head 100 is reversed, the power of the second ultraviolet LED array 108 and the second jetting nozzle array 109 is turned on (S160).

Only the first ultraviolet LED array 103 on the front side is turned on and the first ultraviolet LED array 108 and the second jetting nozzle array 109 are turned on and the sterilizing operation is performed, (S170).

While repeating the above process, the user moves the cleaner coupled with the cleaner head 100 to perform sterilization and insecticide treatment at a desired place (S180).

The present invention can provide a cleaner with the first and second ultraviolet LED arrays 103 and 108 for cleaning various bacteria, viruses, mites, mosquitoes, insects, etc., Ultraviolet rays are irradiated only when the head of the cleaner is in contact with the floor, thereby protecting the human body from harmful ultraviolet rays for sterilization. In addition, the present invention has a power generating unit 201 and a charging unit 204 in a cleaner head, so that it is possible to perform cleaning work such as floor or carpet without using an external power source.

In addition, the present invention is not limited to the first and second ultraviolet LED arrays 103 and 108, but also the sterilizing (storage) storage unit 105 and the first and second spraying nozzle arrays 104 and 109 It is possible to improve the sterilization and insecticidal functions of bacteria, viruses, mites, fungi, mosquitoes, insects and the like.

The present invention also includes a first ultraviolet LED array 103, a first jet nozzle array 104, a second ultraviolet LED array 108 and a second jet nozzle array 109 to move the cleaner head 100 The first ultraviolet LED array 103 can perform a sterilizing function by irradiating ultraviolet rays after injecting the disinfectant even if the moving direction of the cleaner head is changed by changing the operation of the ultraviolet LED and the spray nozzle according to the direction. And the second ultraviolet LED array 108 are arranged in a zigzag manner so as to uniformly sterilize (charge) the light, and at the same time to maximize the sterilization (charging) efficiency.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, It should be understood that various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

100: cleaner head 101:
102: inlet port 103: first ultraviolet LED array
104: first spray nozzle array 105: sterilizing (filler) storage part
106: Desorption section 107: Roller section
108: second ultraviolet LED array 109: second jet nozzle array
110: control module 111: fan
112: power generation and control unit 201:
202: control unit 203: transformer
204: charging unit 205: compressor
210: sterilization (burying) processing unit 211: LED control unit
212: Injection nozzle control section

Claims (8)

1. A cleaner head device capable of sterilizing and insecticide treatment,
At least one spray nozzle array for sterilization or insecticide installed in the cleaner head device;
At least one ultraviolet LED array installed in the cleaner head device;
At least one fan installed in the cleaner head device;
And
And a control module for controlling the spray nozzle array and the ultraviolet LED array,
The control module includes:
A power unit for generating power by itself using the rotational force of the fan; And
And a compressor for compressing the air using the rotating force of the fan,
Wherein the compressor is capable of spraying a sterilizing agent or a pesticide by supplying compressed air to a spray nozzle array for sterilization or insecticidal action and also performing dust suction and ultraviolet sterilization treatment at the same time, . The method according to claim 1,
The cleaner head device includes:
A main body forming an outer shape of the cleaner head;
A suction port formed on a lower surface of the main body to suck foreign matter; And
And at least one roller portion formed on the lower surface of the main body and rotating. ≪ Desc / Clms Page number 19 > The method of claim 2,
The ultraviolet LED array and the spray nozzle array for sterilization or insecticidal use,
Wherein the cleaning unit is disposed around the suction port and is operated in response to a command from the control module to sense movement of the cleaner head unit in front, back, left, right or diagonal directions, A cleaner head device capable of disinfection. The method of claim 3,
The movement may include,
Wherein the sensor is at least one of a sensor mounted on the cleaner head, an accelerometer, a gyro sensor, a gravity sensor, or a motion sensor using a camera or a touch sensor. A cleaner head device capable of disinfection. The method according to claim 1,
The control module includes:
A communication interface including a WiFi, an NFC including an RFID, a Bluetooth or a ZigBee so as to receive a control command remotely from a user of the vacuum cleaner, wherein the communication interface includes communication using a beacon signal. A cleaner head device capable of disinfection. 1. A method of operating a cleaner head device capable of sterilizing and insecticide treatment,
Rotating the fan installed in the cleaner head unit by suctioning the dust by the cleaner head unit according to a user's operation of the cleaner;
Generating a power by operating a small wind turbine provided in the cleaner head device in accordance with the rotation of the fan;
Compressing the air by operating a compressor provided in the cleaner head unit according to rotation of the fan; And
And supplying compressed air to the spray nozzle array for sterilization or insecticidal action according to the movement of the cleaner head device to spray the sterilizing agent or the insecticide and simultaneously perform the dust suction and the ultraviolet sterilization treatment And a method of operating the cleaner head device capable of insecticide treatment. The method of claim 6,
The movement may include,
Wherein the sensor is at least one of a sensor mounted on the cleaner head, an accelerometer, a gyro sensor, a gravity sensor, or a motion sensor using a camera or a touch sensor. Method of operation of a cleaner head device capable of insecticide treatment. The method of claim 6,
The cleaner head device capable of sterilization and insecticide treatment,
A communication interface including a WiFi, an NFC including an RFID, a Bluetooth or a ZigBee so as to receive a control command remotely from a user of the vacuum cleaner, wherein the communication interface includes communication using a beacon signal. Method of operation of a cleaner head device capable of insecticide treatment.

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