KR101647661B1 - Multipurpose steamer - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a transparent heating substrate using a carbon nanotube having a heating body which is transparent and whose heating temperature can be controlled by controlling the thickness, and a method for manufacturing the same. There is provided a transparent heating substrate using a carbon nanotube including a substrate and a heating layer using carbon nanotubes formed on the substrate. The method also includes preparing a substrate, preparing a carbon nanotube slurry mixture, applying the carbon nanotube slurry mixture to the substrate, and heat treating the substrate to which the carbon nanotube slurry has been applied A method of manufacturing a transparent heating element using carbon nanotubes is provided. A transparent heating substrate having excellent economical efficiency can be manufactured through a simple process. The transparent heat generating substrate of the present invention can control the thickness of the transparent heat generating layer to change the specific resistance of the heat generating layer. Thus, the heat generating temperature can be controlled within a wide range by a simple method.

Description

Multi-purpose steamer {MULTIPURPOSE STEAMER}

The present invention relates to a multi-purpose steam generator which can utilize steam for various purposes. More particularly, the present invention relates to a multi-purpose steam generator capable of minimizing the amount of water to be stored to prevent a large amount of water from being stored for a long time, The present invention relates to a steam generator.

Generally, a steam generator that generates steam by using heat is used for various purposes.

For example, a steamer is used to curl hair in a desired style using various tools such as a steamer, and then to make the hair into a predetermined shape with steam. When the hair is dyed, the dye is applied to the hair and then the effective ingredient in the dye As shown in FIG.

In addition, the steam machine replenishes water to the human body when steam bath is used, and at the same time, the human body sweeps a lot of sweat to discharge the waste to the outside of the body. These steam baths help the heritage to spread through blood circulation to relieve tension, warm the body, release the stiff muscles, promote absorption of nutrients and drugs, and provide better skin care benefits.

1 is a perspective view for explaining an embodiment of a conventional steam generator.

Referring to FIG. 1, the conventional steam generator includes a housing for providing an external shape of a steam generator, a water tank for accommodating water supplied from the outside, a controller 10 installed in the housing, and a controller 10 electrically connected to the controller A heating element 20 accommodating a pair of low-frequency electromagnetic wave carbon lamps 22, and a pair of low-electron-wave carbon lamps 22, which are stacked on and bonded to the upper portion of the heating body 20 to heat water contained in the indirect heating furnace by the heating elements, A steam tank 30, and a spray nozzle for discharging the steam generated in the steam tank by the heat provided from the heating element to the outside.

However, such a steam generator is disadvantageous in that it can not be continuously used because water is additionally supplied to the water tank after stopping use of the steamer when the water contained in the water tank is used. In addition, since the steam remaining on the surface of the steam tank can be observed with the naked eye, there is a disadvantage in terms of appearance that it is unsanitary.

In addition, most steamers take up a considerable volume and require a large storage space to store them, especially when traveling or when it is necessary to carry the steam system for a while.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2003-0025641 (published on March 29, 2003) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2014-0036476 (published on March 26, 2014) Korean Utility Model Registration No. 20-0224971 (published on May 15, 2001)

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus and a method for controlling the amount of water stored in a water receiving space, in which water can be introduced in real time, And to provide a multi-purpose steamer that can be minimized.

In order to accomplish the object of the present invention, in one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a water treatment apparatus comprising: a lower plate having a water receiving space therein so that water can be received therein; A water supply tube which is inserted into the steam tank at one end to supply water to the water receiving space; A water level sensor provided in the water receiving space of the steam bath for sensing a water level of water contained in the water receiving space; And a controller connected to the valve and the water level detection sensor and controlling the electromagnetic valve in accordance with a signal provided from the water level detection sensor It provides Steamer.

The present invention eliminates the need for a water tank for storing water, so that a compact design is possible. Therefore, a small storage space is required to store the steam generator, and it is convenient because of a small volume when traveling or when it is necessary to carry the steamer for a while.

Further, the present invention can continuously use water by automatically controlling the water supply by sensing the water level of the water stored in the steam bath.

In addition, since the inside of the steam tank for generating steam is blocked from the outside view, it is possible to prevent an uncomfortable feeling from being formed due to observation of water generated in the steam tank. It is hygienic because it is possible to disassemble the steam tank and remove the foreign matter remaining in the steam tank.

If steam supplied from the steamer according to the present invention is applied to the face, the temperature of skin epidermis is increased to induce expansion of pores, thereby removing sebum, nephews and aged keratinocytes in the pores to maintain clean skin

1 is a perspective view for explaining an embodiment of a conventional steam generator.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a steam generator according to the present invention.
3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a steam tank and a heater according to the present invention.
4 is a cross-sectional view for explaining a steam tank and a heater according to the present invention.
5 is an illustration for explaining another embodiment of the steam bath according to the present invention.
6 is a plan view showing an embodiment of a heater according to the present invention.
7 is a plan view showing another embodiment of the heater according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, a multi-purpose steam generator according to preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a steam generator according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the steam generator according to the present invention includes a steam tank 100 having a water receiving space therein for receiving water, a heater 200 for providing a heat source to the steam tank 100, A water supply tube 300 for supplying water to the steam tank 100 from the water supply tube 300, an electromagnetic valve 400 for controlling the movement of water passing through the water supply tube 300, And a controller 600 for controlling the opening and closing of the electromagnetic valve 400 according to a signal provided from the water level sensor.

Such a multi-purpose steamer may be used in cosmetics, cosmetics, health care, and cleaning, but it is preferably used for a face steamer, a sweater, a tattoo, and a bidet.

Hereinafter, each component will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a steam tank and a heater according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a steam tank and a heater according to the present invention.

2 to 4, the multi-purpose steam generator according to the present invention includes a steam bath 100.

The steam tank 100 heats the water contained therein to generate steam (steam) and then discharges the steam. The steam tank 100 has a water inlet for injecting water from the outside on one side of the surface, The steam outlet is formed.

The plurality of steam outlets may be formed as shown in FIG. 3, or one steam outlets may be formed as shown in FIG.

The steam tank 100 may be formed as a unitary structure, but may be formed in an assembled structure so that the foreign matter remaining in the steam tank 100 can smoothly be cleaned after the steam is generated.

As a specific aspect, the steam bath 100 according to the present invention may be composed of a lower plate 110 and an upper plate 120 as shown in FIGS.

The lower plate 110 has a water receiving space 111 formed therein so that water can be received therein. The lower plate 110 is preferably made of stainless steel, for example, stainless steel 304, which is excellent in corrosion resistance against water and excellent in heat resistance.

The upper plate 120 is formed with one or more steam outlets 121 contacting the upper surface of the lower plate 110 to cover the upper surface of the lower plate 110 and allowing steam to be discharged therefrom. It is preferable to use this excellent stainless steel, for example, stainless steel 304.

The steam tank 100 may be integrally formed with a sealing material such as silicone between the lower plate 110 and the upper plate 120 along the rim of the steam tank 100 or may be formed between the lower plate 110 and the upper plate 120 A coupling means 130 such as a bolt and a nut may be provided so as to be assembled.

More specifically, when the steam tank 100 is formed in an assembled structure through the coupling means, the lower plate 110 is provided with a first through hole 112 to allow bolts to be coupled along the rim thereof, The upper plate 120 is provided with a second through hole 122 at a position facing the first through hole 112 so that a screw can be coupled along the rim. At this time, screw grooves may be formed on the inner circumferential surfaces of the first through holes 112 and the second through holes 122 to securely connect the upper plate 120 and the lower plate 110 through bolts.

If necessary, the steam tank 100 may be provided with a water discharge pipe (not shown) capable of discharging the water accommodated in the lower portion thereof, and the steam tank 100 may be connected to the water discharge pipe A water drain hole 113 is formed.

In addition, the steam generator according to the present invention may include a discharge valve (not shown) connected to the water discharge pipe to easily discharge the water contained in the steam tank 100 through the operation of the controller 600. The discharge valve is electrically connected to the controller 600 and discharges the water contained in the steam tank 100 to the outside through the water discharge pipe under the control of the controller 600.

Accordingly, when the steam generator according to the present invention is not used, water remaining in the steam generator 100 can be discharged to prevent water stored in the steam generator 100 from being corrupted.

2 to 4, the multi-purpose steam generator according to the present invention includes a heater 200.

The heater 200 is installed outside the steam bath 100 to heat the water contained in the steam bath 100, and a ruthenox heater, which is a type of surface heaters, may be used.

More specifically, the heater 200 is in contact with the surface of the lower plate 110, the upper plate 120, or both of the steam vessels 100, and supplies the water accommodated in the steam bath 100 to the steam Transforms.

It is preferable that a sensor connected to the controller 600 is provided at one side of the heater 200 to maintain the temperature of the steam tank 100 within a predetermined temperature range to prevent a safety accident. At this time, when the steam generator of the present invention is used in the cosmetics field, it can be set through the controller 600 to maintain the temperature range of 50 to 60 ° C.

6 and 7, the heater 200 according to the present invention includes a stainless steel substrate 210 attached to a lower plate 110 and a heating element 220 (not shown) printed on both sides of the stainless steel substrate, ). At this time, when the heater 200 is supplied with power from the outside, the heating element starts to generate heat, and the heat of the heater 200 is transferred to the steam bath 100 to heat the water contained in the steam bath 100.

More specifically, the heating element 220 includes an electrode terminal 222, a heat buffering part 224, and a heating part 226.

6, a pair of electrode terminals 222 may be disposed on the right or left side depending on the shape of the steam bath 100, A pair of electrode terminals 222 may be arranged at the center.

The heating buffer 224 is located between the electrode terminal 222 and the heating unit 226 and is wider than the line width of the pattern of the heating unit 226 or gradually increases the line spacing of the pattern, So as to reduce the sudden temperature difference between the heat generating portion 226 and the electrode terminal 222.

In addition, it is preferable to print on both sides of the stainless steel substrate 210 in a single pattern. It is more preferable that the heating element 220 is an Ag-Pd electrode system containing 3 to 15% by weight of Pb.

Referring to FIG. 2, the multi-purpose steamer according to the present invention includes a water supply tube 300.

The other end of the water supply tube 300 corresponding to the one end of the water supply tube 300 is connected to a water storage tank or a faucet Lt; / RTI >

As such a water supply tube 300, it is preferable to use a heat resistant tube.

Referring to FIG. 2, the multi-purpose steam generator according to the present invention includes a solenoid valve 400.

The solenoid valve 400 is provided between one side of the water supply tube 300 and the water supply tube 300 and the steam tank 100 and is connected to the water supply tube 300 in accordance with a control signal of the controller 600 And serves to open and close the water passage so that the flow rate of the water moving to the steam bath 100 is regulated.

Referring to FIG. 2, the multi-purpose steam generator according to the present invention includes a level sensor 500.

The water level sensor 500 senses the level of water contained in the water receiving space 111 of the steam tank 100 so that excess water Thereby preventing water from flowing out to the steam outlet formed in the upper plate 120 of the steam tank 100 and preventing the generation of steam from being stopped due to the lack of water stored in the steam tank 100.

The water level sensor 500 according to the present invention includes a minimum water level sensor 510 for sensing the minimum water level of the steam tank 100 and a maximum water level sensor 500 for sensing the maximum water level of the steam tank 100. [ (520).

The low water level sensor 510 senses the water level of the water contained in the steam tank 100. When the water level of the water falls below the set water level, the low water level sensor 510 generates a low water level signal and transmits the low water level signal to the controller 600.

Likewise, the highest water level sensor 520 senses the water level of the water contained in the steam tank 100. When the water level of the water falls below the set water level, the water level sensor 520 generates an excess water signal and transmits it to the controller 600.

Since the minimum water level sensor 510 and the maximum water level sensor 520 maintain the water capacity in the steam tank 100 at a predetermined level, the steam level is maintained at a constant level, It is possible to provide an effect of saving energy consumed.

This is because as the amount of water contained in the steam tank 100 increases, energy consumed to generate a certain level of steam increases, and when a small amount of water is received in the steam tank 100 in order to minimize energy consumption This is because it is difficult to maintain steady steam generation at a certain level.

Referring to FIG. 2, the multi-purpose steam generator according to the present invention includes a controller 600.

The controller 600 is connected to the heater 200 and the electromagnetic valve 400 and the water level sensor 500 and controls the electromagnetic valve 400 according to a signal provided from the water level sensor 500.

The controller 600 provides a solenoid valve 400 close signal to the solenoid valve 400 to supply water from the water supply tube 300 to the steam bath 100 ) Of the water. When the controller 600 receives a water shortage signal from the water level sensor 500, the controller 600 provides an electromagnetic valve 400 opening signal to the electromagnetic valve 400 to supply water from the water supply tube 300 to the steam bath 100 The electromagnetic valve 400 is opened.

In addition, the controller 600 controls the heater 200 to heat the steam bath 100 by providing a current to the heater 200 when a drive signal is inputted from the outside through the on-off switch. When a stop signal is inputted from the outside through the on-off switch, the controller 600 interrupts the current applied to the heater 200, thereby stopping the heating of the heater 200.

The multi-purpose steam generator according to the present invention may further include an outer case (not shown).

The outer case provides an external appearance of the multi-purpose steam generator, and provides an installation space for the steam tank 100 therein and an installation space for the controller 600 outside the steam tank.

The shape of the outer case is not particularly limited because it can be variously modified depending on the use place of the multi-purpose steamer.

The multi-purpose steamer according to the present invention may further include a water storage tank (not shown).

The water storage tank is connected to the water supply tube 300 and supplies water to the inside of the steam tank 100 through the water supply tube 300 so that the steam generator of the present invention can be used for portable use.

As a specific aspect, it is preferable that the water storage tank according to the present invention is installed at a position higher than the steam tank 100 in the outer case. At this time, the water storage tank may be provided with a cap to open or close the upper portion thereof so that water can be replenished from the outside.

If necessary, the water storage tank may be installed at the same or lower position as the steam tank 100 when a pump is installed in the water supply tube 300. For this purpose, the present invention may include a pump installed in the water supply tube 300 and moving the water contained in the water storage tank to the steam tank 100 under the control of the controller 600.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. It can be understood that it is possible.

100: Steam tank 110: Lower plate
120: top plate 200: heater
300: water supply tube 400: solenoid valve
500: Water level sensor 510: Low water level sensor
520: Highest level sensor 600: Controller

Claims (5)

The lower plate is formed of a lower plate and an upper plate so that a compact design for carrying can be performed. The lower plate has a water receiving space formed therein so that water can be received therein, and water A water drain port is formed at a position corresponding to the water discharge pipe so as to communicate with the water discharge pipe, the upper plate is in contact with the upper part of the lower plate, the lower plate covers the upper surface, and at least one steam outlet is formed;
A discharge valve connected to the water discharge pipe for easily discharging the water contained in the steam tank;
A heater made of a stainless steel substrate and a heating element printed on the stainless steel substrate so as to be able to contact with the surface of the lower plate, the upper plate, or both of them to provide a heat source;
A water supply tube, one end of which is inserted into the steam bath to supply water to the water receiving space;
A solenoid valve provided between one side of the water supply tube and the water supply tube and the steam bath;
A water level sensor provided in the water storage space of the steam bath for sensing a water level of water contained in the water storage space;
A controller connected to the discharge valve, the heater, the solenoid valve and the water level sensor for controlling the solenoid valve according to a signal provided from the water level sensor; And
And a sensing sensor provided on one side of the heater and electrically connected to the controller for maintaining a temperature of the steam bath within a set temperature range to prevent a safety accident,
Wherein the water level sensor comprises a minimum water level sensor for sensing a minimum water level of the steam tank and a maximum water level sensor for sensing a maximum water level of the steam tank. delete The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising coupling means provided along the rim of the lower plate and the upper plate for detachably attaching the upper plate to the lower plate. The multi-purpose steam generator according to claim 1, further comprising a water storage tank connected to the water supply tube and supplying water to the steam tank through the water supply tube. The multi-purpose steam generator according to claim 1, further comprising a pump installed in the water supply tube and adapted to move water contained in the water storage tank to the steam tank under the control of the controller.

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