KR101604635B1 - A personal device for sterilizing a cup using ultraviolet ray - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided in the present invention is a device for sterilizing a personal cup by using ultraviolet rays, so as to sterilize the personal cup in an easy manner. The device comprises: a cup cover equipped with a USB port on the upper surface, and equipped with a socket interlinked with the USB port on the lower surface; and an ultraviolet lamp expanded to the lower part for being inserted in the socket.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a personalized cup sterilizing apparatus using ultraviolet rays,

The present invention relates to a personal cup sterilizing apparatus, and more particularly, to a personal cup sterilizing apparatus using ultraviolet light.

Generally, there is no proper sterilization method other than drying the personal cups by washing dishes and turning them on the shelves. Therefore, it is reported that the use of the remaining beverages and contaminated cups by individuals without sterilization causes various infectious diseases such as food poisoning.

Therefore, a sterilizing device capable of easily sterilizing the cup used for personal use is desperately required.

An apparatus for sterilizing cups for personal use includes a portable cup sterilizer provided with ultraviolet sterilizing light on the bottom surface of a lid coupled to the upper part of the cup, a dry battery with a sterilizing power source and a power switch on the outside of the sac lid There is a Korean registered utility model No. 281155 which is disclosed in Korean Patent Application Publication.

However, the above-described prior art uses a battery as a power source, so there is a problem in use due to replacement of a battery or the like, and there is a problem that leakage of liquid from the battery can contaminate the inside of the cup. In addition, since the bottom surface of the upper lid is provided with an ultraviolet sterilizing lamp, the bottom portion of the inside of the cup has a problem that the sterilizing power may be lowered due to the distance from the sterilizing lamp.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a more effective and simple personal cup sterilizing apparatus. However, these problems are exemplary and do not limit the scope of the present invention.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable terminal comprising: a cup cover having a USB port on an outer surface thereof and having a socket interlocked with the USB port on an inner surface thereof; And an ultraviolet lamp extended downward to be inserted into the socket, is provided.

In the personal cup sterilizing apparatus, the cup lid may have a hemispherical or disc-like shape.

In the personalized cup sterilizer, the cup lid may be made of an opaque material, and the opaque material may be metal or plastic.

In the personal cup sterilizer, the USB port may be an A-type port, a B-type port, a mini-A-type port, a mini B-type port, a micro-A type port or a micro-B type port.

In the personal cup sterilizing apparatus, the ultraviolet lamp may have a bar-shaped shape or a bar-shaped shape whose ends are bent in an annular shape.

In the personalized cup disinfection apparatus, a switch may be additionally provided on an outer surface of the cup lid, and a control circuit may be additionally provided in the socket, and the control circuit may be provided in the cup and / It detects the amount of current and can operate to shut off the power when overheat or overcurrent is detected. In addition, a secondary battery for charging may be additionally provided on the inner surface of the cup lid

The personal cup sterilizing device may further include a USB cable.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic apparatus including a body having a three-dimensional shape composed of a cover and a base plate, and an ultraviolet lamp accommodated in the body,

A USB port is provided on a side surface or an upper surface of the lid, an ultraviolet lamp access hole for accessing the ultraviolet lamp is formed on the bottom plate, a first electrode for forming an electrical contact with the ultraviolet lamp is formed on the upper surface of the bottom plate, A cap for blocking the ultraviolet lamp access hole is provided on a lower surface of the bottom plate;

The UV lamp has a columnar shape and is electrically connected to the USB port. A stopper is provided at an upper portion of the ultraviolet lamp so as to prevent the ultraviolet lamp from completely escaping from the ultraviolet lamp access hole. Wherein a second electrode capable of forming an electrical contact is formed on the second electrode.

In the personal cup sterilizer, the body may have a hemispherical shape, a spherical shape, a cylindrical shape, a polygonal shape, or an animal shape or a character shape.

In the personal cup sterilizer, a control circuit for controlling the current may be additionally provided between the USB port and the ultraviolet lamp, and a secondary battery for charging may be additionally provided. In the case where the secondary battery is provided, an LED bulb for indicating the charging state may be additionally provided on the outside. In this case, the LED bulb may be displayed in red during charging and may be displayed in green in a fully charged state. When the secondary battery is provided as described above, it is possible to carry the personal cup sterilizing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention and use it conveniently at any place.

In the personal cup sterilizer, at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode may have an annular shape.

In the personal cup sterilizer, the stopper may have a circular plate shape having a larger diameter than the ultraviolet lamp insertion hole on the upper end of the ultraviolet lamp. However, the ultraviolet lamp may have a shape of rod, Any shape can be used as long as it is a structure that can be completely prevented from coming out of the insertion hole.

In the personal cup sterilizer, an auxiliary lid may be further formed on the upper surface of the base plate, the auxiliary lid surrounding the ultraviolet lamp enclosure and having an upper surface through which a wire can enter and exit. When the auxiliary lid is provided as described above, the elevation height of the ultraviolet lamp is limited, thereby preventing the ultraviolet lamp inserted therein from being detached from the ultraviolet lamp and being unable to be stored through the ultraviolet lamp access hole. In addition, a concave groove for stable mounting of the cup may be formed at the edge of the bottom plate.

In the personal cup sterilizer, a fixing protrusion for preventing rotation of one or more ultraviolet lamps may be formed on a side surface of the ultraviolet lamp, and a fixing member for fixing the fixing protrusion to and from the corresponding position of the ultraviolet lamp access hole Grooves can be formed.

According to one embodiment of the present invention as described above, the personal cup can be easily and conveniently sterilized by being placed on a desk using a personal computer and connecting to a USB port of a computer. In addition, since the inside surface of the cup can be uniformly sterilized by irradiating ultraviolet rays to the bottom of the cup, more efficient cup sterilization is possible. In addition, according to the embodiment of the present invention, since the ultraviolet lamp can be stored, the portability is high and the power of the ultraviolet lamp can be easily opened and closed according to the state of disposal of the ultraviolet lamp, have. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited by these effects.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing the appearance and internal appearance of a cup-type disinfection apparatus for a personal cup employing a hemispherical cup lid and an annular ultraviolet lamp according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing the external appearance and internal appearance of a cup-type disinfection apparatus for a personal cup employing a hemispherical cup lid and a bar type ultraviolet lamp according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing the appearance and inside of a cup-type disinfection apparatus for a personal cup employing a disk type cup lid and a bar type ultraviolet lamp according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing the outline and interior view of a cup-type cup lid having a switch according to an embodiment of the present invention and a personal cup sterilizing apparatus employing a bar type ultraviolet lamp.
FIG. 5 is a schematic view illustrating a state in which a personal cup sterilizing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is mounted on a cup.
6 is a schematic view illustrating a state in which the ultraviolet lamp is turned on and the ultraviolet lamp is turned on according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the personal cup sterilizing apparatus capable of opening and closing the power by the entry and exit of the ultraviolet lamp, Fig.
7 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the ultraviolet lamp of the personal cup sterilizing apparatus capable of opening and closing the ultraviolet lamp according to an embodiment of the present invention is opened and closed by the entrance and exit of the ultraviolet lamp, Fig.
8 is a perspective view showing a state in which the ultraviolet lamp of the personal cup sterilizing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is able to enter and exit the ultraviolet lamp and can open and close the power by the entry and exit of the ultraviolet lamp, Fig.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a cup-sterilizing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a cup-sterilizing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig.
FIG. 10 is a state view showing a state of storing the ultraviolet lamp of the personal cup sterilizing apparatus having the annular second electrode according to the embodiment of the present invention, for the sake of convenience, showing only the base plate and the ultraviolet lamp.
FIG. 11 is a side view showing a state in which the ultraviolet lamp having the auxiliary lid according to the embodiment of the present invention can enter and exit, and the ultraviolet lamp of the personal cup sterilizing apparatus capable of opening and closing the power by the entry and exit of the ultraviolet lamp, And ultraviolet lamps.
FIG. 12 is a side view showing a state in which the ultraviolet lamp having the fixing protrusion and the fixing groove according to an embodiment of the present invention can be put in and out, and the storage state of the ultraviolet lamp in the personal cup sterilizing apparatus capable of opening / Only the base plate of the main body and the ultraviolet lamp are shown.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, Is provided to fully inform the user. Also, for convenience of explanation, the components may be exaggerated or reduced in size.

In the following embodiments, the x-axis, the y-axis, and the z-axis are not limited to three axes on the orthogonal coordinate system, but can be interpreted in a broad sense including the three axes. For example, the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis may be orthogonal to each other, but may refer to different directions that are not orthogonal to each other.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing the appearance and internal appearance of a cup-type disinfection apparatus for a personal cup employing a hemispherical cup lid and an annular ultraviolet lamp according to an embodiment of the present invention; According to the embodiment, the cup sterilizing apparatus 100 includes a hemispherical (or dome-shaped) cup lid 104 having a USB port 101 on an upper surface thereof and a USB port 101 And an ultraviolet lamp 103 having an end mounted on the socket and bent in an annular shape. When one end of a USB cable (not shown) is connected to the USB socket and the other end of the USB cable is connected to a USB socket of the computer or a USB port of the mobile phone charger, power is supplied to the ultraviolet lamp 103, do. At this time, a switch (not shown) for additionally controlling the turning on and off of the ultraviolet lamp 103 may be mounted on the cup lid 104. When an ultraviolet lamp whose ends are bent in an annular shape as described above is used, the overall shape becomes similar to that of the umbrella, and an excellent aesthetic effect can be obtained.

FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing the external appearance and internal appearance of a cup-type disinfection apparatus for a personal cup employing a hemispherical cup lid and a bar type ultraviolet lamp according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Fig. 2, it is possible to replace the ultraviolet lamp of the personal cup sterilizing apparatus shown in Fig. 1 with a rod instead of a ring.

FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing the appearance and inside of a cup-type disinfection apparatus for a personal cup employing a disk type cup lid and a bar type ultraviolet lamp according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this case, the shape of the cup lid 104 can be more stably mounted on the cup, and the length of the ultraviolet lamp 103 can be shortened, so that efficient sterilization is possible.

FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing the outline and interior view of a cup-type cup lid having a switch according to an embodiment of the present invention and a personal cup sterilizing apparatus employing a bar type ultraviolet lamp. As described above, when the switch is attached to the upper surface of the cup lid as shown in FIG. 4, the ultraviolet lamp 103 can be prevented from being turned on as soon as the USB cable is connected to the USB port of the computer or the mobile phone charger. Since the USB power source is a low voltage of 5V, the ultraviolet lamp used in the present invention is a low-dose ultraviolet lamp included in the toothbrush sterilizing apparatus. However, if the ultraviolet rays are directly applied to the inside of the toothbrush sterilizer, It is possible to control the ON / OFF of the ultraviolet lamp 103 after connecting to the USB cable. In addition, the personal cup sterilizing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a temperature sensor and / or a current sensor and a control circuit to prevent overheating and overcurrent, And may be mounted to the socket 102. Optionally, such sensors and circuitry may be provided on the underside of the cup lid 104.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view illustrating a state in which a personal cup sterilizing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is mounted on a cup. As shown in FIG. 5, one end of the USB cable 200 is connected through the USB port provided on the top surface of the personal cup sterilizing apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is mounted on the cup 300 The other end of the USB cable 200 is connected to a computer (not shown) or a mobile phone charger (not shown) to supply power to the ultraviolet lamp. Since the personal cup sterilizing device according to an embodiment of the present invention does not use a battery or a rechargeable battery, there is no fear of troubles due to the replacement of the battery or leakage of the battery due to aging of the battery, It is possible to sterilize the personal cup very quickly and easily.

As described above, the present invention can easily sterilize the inside of a cup using a USB power source of a computer while having a simple structure.

6 is a schematic view illustrating a state in which the ultraviolet lamp is turned on and the ultraviolet lamp is turned on according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the personal cup sterilizing apparatus capable of opening and closing the power by the entry and exit of the ultraviolet lamp, Fig. 6, the personal cup sterilizing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention has an internal space such that the ultraviolet lamp 103 can be housed inside the main body 106 instead of a simple cover and ultraviolet lamp structure . The main body 106 is composed of a cover and a bottom plate 113 for maintaining a three-dimensional shape. The cover may be divided into an upper surface and a side surface. The cover may have various animal or character shapes have. Hereinafter, a cylindrical main body is shown as an example for convenience in the accompanying drawings. An ultraviolet lamp 103 is provided at the center of the bottom plate 113 for receiving the ultraviolet lamp 103 and the ultraviolet lamp 103. The ultraviolet lamp 103 is housed inside the main body 106 at the lower surface of the bottom plate 113 And an opening / closing cap 115 for blocking the ultraviolet lamp access hole 114 is provided so as to be maintained. The ultraviolet lamps 130 can be completely removed from the ultraviolet lamps 114 through the upper part of the ultraviolet lamps 103 housed in the main body 106 or protruded below the ultraviolet lamp access holes 114 The stopper 111 is provided. When the cap 115 is opened and the main body 106 is placed on a cup (not shown), the ultraviolet lamp 103 is lowered by gravity until it is caught by the stopper 111. When the stopper 111 is caught by the bottom plate 113, a first electrode (not shown) formed on the upper surface of the bottom plate 113 and a second electrode formed on a lower surface of the stopper 111 facing the first electrode are brought into contact with each other In this case, the power is supplied and the ultraviolet lamp 103 is turned on. After sterilization for a suitable period of time, the body 106 is lifted from the cup and placed on the floor. In this case, the ultraviolet lamp 103 is housed in the main body 106 and the contacts between the electrodes disappear, so that the ultraviolet lamp 103 is naturally turned off. When the cap 115 is contacted, Can be maintained. Such a state is as shown in FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the ultraviolet lamp of the personal cup sterilizing apparatus capable of opening and closing the ultraviolet lamp according to an embodiment of the present invention is opened and closed by the entrance and exit of the ultraviolet lamp, Fig.

Hereinafter, the principle of opening and closing the ultraviolet lamp and the opening and closing of the power source of the personal cup sterilizing apparatus capable of opening and closing the ultraviolet lamp according to an embodiment of the present invention and opening and closing the power source by entering and exiting the ultraviolet lamp will be described in detail.

8 is a perspective view showing a state in which the ultraviolet lamp of the personal cup sterilizing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is able to enter and exit the ultraviolet lamp and can open and close the power by the entry and exit of the ultraviolet lamp, Fig. 8, a stopper 111 having a second electrode on a lower surface thereof is provided on an upper portion of the ultraviolet lamp 103. The second electrode includes a first electrode (not shown) formed on the upper surface of the base plate 113, City). In the initial state, the ultraviolet lamp 103 is accommodated in the main body and the cap 115 provided on the bottom surface of the bottom plate is closed. In this case, since the second electrode 112 and the first electrode are separated from each other, the power supply is in a cut-off state and the ultraviolet lamp 103 is in an unlit state.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a cup-sterilizing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a cup-sterilizing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 9, when the lid is opened, the ultraviolet lamp 103 descends downward due to gravity. When the stopper 111 can not descend further, the second electrode 112 and the first electrode 117 And the ultraviolet lamp 103 is turned on as power is supplied to the ultraviolet lamp 103. In this state, placing the main body on the cup makes the inside of the cup sterilized naturally.

FIG. 10 is a state view showing a state of storing the ultraviolet lamp of the personal cup sterilizing apparatus having the annular second electrode according to the embodiment of the present invention, for the sake of convenience, showing only the base plate and the ultraviolet lamp. 8, the first electrode (not shown) and the second electrode 112 may be connected to each other, as shown in FIG. 8, because the ultraviolet lamp may be rotated when the ultraviolet lamp has a cylindrical shape in the personal cup sterilizer according to an embodiment of the present invention. The position of the first electrode and the position of the second electrode 112 may be shifted when the ultraviolet lamp 103 is lowered. In this case, since the current is not supplied, the ultraviolet lamp 103 may not be turned on even if it is lowered. In order to prevent this, the shape of at least one of the second electrode 112 or the first electrode (not shown) may be annular so as to correspond to the rotation of the ultraviolet lamp 103. In this case, even when the ultraviolet lamp 103 rotates at a predetermined angle, the first electrode and the second electrode 112 can always establish a contact when the ultraviolet lamp 103 is completely lowered.

FIG. 11 is a side view showing a state in which the ultraviolet lamp having the auxiliary lid according to the embodiment of the present invention can enter and exit, and the ultraviolet lamp of the personal cup sterilizing apparatus capable of opening and closing the power by the entry and exit of the ultraviolet lamp, And ultraviolet lamps. As shown in FIG. 11, when the ultraviolet lamp 103 is housed in the main body, the ultraviolet lamp 103 rises excessively and the position of the ultraviolet lamp 103 may be deviated from the ultraviolet lamp access hole 114. The ultraviolet lamp 103 having a height slightly higher than the height of the ultraviolet lamp 103 and having a stopper 111 may be used in order to align the ultraviolet lamp 103. [ May be covered with the ultraviolet lamp 103 to cover the entirety of the ultraviolet lamp 103. In this case, it is preferable that a wire passage hole 121 is formed in an upper part of the auxiliary lid 120 in order to maintain connection between the ultraviolet lamp 103 and a USB port (not shown) or other control circuit or secondary battery . The external surface of the auxiliary lid 120 is connected to the USB port and the inside of the auxiliary lid 120 are connected to the ultraviolet lamp 103 and the external lamp 120, respectively, in the case where the control circuit is provided in the auxiliary lid 120 or the electric wire is embedded. It may be connected by a wire.

FIG. 12 is a side view showing a state in which the ultraviolet lamp having the fixing protrusion and the fixing groove according to an embodiment of the present invention can be put in and out, and the storage state of the ultraviolet lamp in the personal cup sterilizing apparatus capable of opening / Only the base plate of the main body and the ultraviolet lamp are shown. As described above, when the ultraviolet lamp 103 having a cylindrical shape is rotated, the positions of the first electrode and the second electrode may not coincide with each other. In order to prevent this, a fixing protrusion 118 for preventing rotation is formed on one side of the cylindrical ultraviolet lamp 103 separately from the one shown in FIG. 10, and the fixing protrusion 118 is fixed to the position of the corresponding ultraviolet lamp access hole 114 The groove 119 can be formed. If the ultraviolet lamps 103 are formed in a polygonal shape and the UV lamps 114 corresponding to the ultraviolet lamps are formed in the same polygonal shape, the fixing protrusions or the fixing grooves may not be necessary.

While the present invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the true scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical idea of the appended claims.

100: Personal cup sterilizer
101: USB port
102: Socket
103: ultraviolet lamp
104: cup cover
105: Switch
106: Body
111: Stopper
112: second electrode
113: Base plate
114: UV lamp entry and exit ball
115: Plug
117: first electrode
118: Fixing projection
119: Fixing groove
120: Auxiliary cover
121: Wire through hole
200: USB cable
300: cup

Claims (16)

delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete A main body having a three-dimensional shape composed of a cover and a base plate, and an ultraviolet lamp accommodated in the main body,
A USB port is provided on a side surface or an upper surface of the lid, an ultraviolet lamp access hole for accessing the ultraviolet lamp is formed on the bottom plate, a first electrode for forming an electrical contact with the ultraviolet lamp is formed on the upper surface of the bottom plate, A cap for blocking the ultraviolet lamp access hole is provided on a lower surface of the bottom plate;
The UV lamp has a columnar shape and is electrically connected to the USB port. A stopper is provided at an upper portion of the ultraviolet lamp so as to prevent the ultraviolet lamp from completely escaping from the ultraviolet lamp access hole. Wherein a second electrode capable of forming an electrical contact is formed on the first electrode. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the body has a hemispherical shape, a spherical shape, a cylindrical shape, a polygonal shape, or an animal or a character shape. 10. The method of claim 9,
Further comprising a control circuit for controlling current between the USB port and the ultraviolet lamp. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein a secondary battery for charging is additionally provided inside the main body. 13. The method of claim 12,
And an LED bulb for indicating the state of charge is additionally provided outside the cover. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode has an annular shape. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the upper surface of the base plate is further provided with an auxiliary lid which surrounds the outer surface of the ultraviolet lamp and has a wire passage hole through which an electric wire can enter and leave on an upper surface thereof. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein a fixing protrusion for preventing rotation of at least one ultraviolet lamp is formed on a side surface of the ultraviolet lamp and a fixing groove for accessing the fixing protrusion is formed at a corresponding position of the ultraviolet lamp access hole.

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