KR101902356B1 - cleaning machines for helmet - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic cleaning machine for an ultrasonic helmet, which can clean and sterilize a helmet, and further, has a simple structure to be easily manufactured. The automatic cleaning machine comprises: a body formed by installing a door in the front of a container-shaped body for the door to be opened and closed; a shelf installed at one side in the body for a helmet to be placed thereon; a clamper installed in an upper portion of the shelf, and composed of tongs gripping an edge of an open end portion of the helmet, a lifting means to lift the tongs, and a horizontal moving means horizontally moving the lifting means; a cleaning tank installed in a lower portion at the other side of a portion in which the shelf is installed, and cleaning the helmet as water vibrates by an ultrasonic wave generated by driving an ultrasonic vibrator; and a dryer installed between the shelf and the cleaning tank to dry moisture from the helmet cleaned in the cleaning tank.

Description

An ultrasonic helmet automatic washing machine {cleaning machines for helmet}

The present invention relates to an ultrasonic helmet automatic washing machine. More particularly, the present invention relates to an ultrasonic helmet automatic washing machine which can be sterilized as well as cleaned, and is simple in construction and easy to manufacture.

A helmet is one of the hats that protects the head from external impact. It is made of A.B.S plastic (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrol), fiberglass or carbon fiber.

These helmets are mainly used by motorcycle or bicycle workers, construction workers or military personnel, and there is a problem that the inside and outside parts are contaminated when they are used for a long time.

That is, a normal helmet includes an outer body made of hard synthetic resin or carbon fiber, an inner skin provided inside the body to prevent the head from coming into direct contact with the body to mitigate the impact, and a chin strap for fixing the helmet When the helmet is used for a long period of time, there is a problem that contamination of the interior of the helmet, the chin strap, and the like causes the bacteria to reproduce, and odor is generated, thereby adversely affecting hygiene.

Especially, helmets used by soldiers have a high frequency of pollution, but they are difficult to clean due to the structure of the helmet.

An apparatus for cleaning a helmet has been developed, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 3.

Patent Document 1 discloses a coin-injection type or an electronic card type automatic helmet washing machine and dryer, in which the outer periphery is surrounded by a cabin, in which a washing chamber is located; A cleaning chamber, wherein the cleaning chamber is provided with a gate, the cleaning chamber being connected to the brush and spraying device, the dewatering device and the drying device; Pipes used to connect to machine water supply, water discharge pipes, water supply electric valves; An instantaneous water heater for heating the water to a predetermined cleaning temperature level; A pressure water pump to increase the pressure of the water to a required wash level; A monitor with a current supply, an electrical operation control system (main board) and all indicators and select buttons used for the operation of the machine shown; A helmet flushing machine and a dryer located in the outer casing-cabin, the helmet flushing machine and dryer comprising a card inlet and a coin slot for inputting a coin or prepaid card for the machine to operate,

Patent Document 2 is provided at a middle height inside a casing cleaning space for providing a closed cleaning space and provided with an opening and closing door leading to the cleaning space, and includes a helmet support for supporting the helmet such that the convex surface of the helmet faces upward; A first nozzle unit installed on a ceiling inside the washing space for spraying wash water or air pressure on the convex surface of the helmet supported by the helmet support; A second nozzle unit installed at the bottom of the washing space for spraying washing water or air pressure on the concave surface of the helmet supported by the helmet support; A wash water supply pump for supplying wash water to the first and second nozzle units; And an air pump for supplying air pressure to the first and second nozzle units, wherein the helmet support unit comprises a support arm protruding toward the center of the cleaning space in three different directions of the inner wall of the casing, The helmet automatic washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the helmet is attached to the supporting arm so as to be slidable along the longitudinal direction of the supporting arm so as to adjust a length of the helmet protruding from the supporting arm,

Patent Document 3 discloses a washing machine comprising a casing having a drying space and a washing space on the front and rear sides thereof and having an opening / closing door communicating with the drying space; A helmet which is provided so as to be forwardly and rearwardly conveyed to the drying space and the washing space through the back and forth conveying means and which supports the helmet such that the convex surface of the helmet faces upward and a central hole communicating with the concave portion of the helmet is formed at the center, Supporting means; A first and a second washing water spraying parts provided on the upper and lower sides of the washing space and connected to the washing water supplying part to spray wash water onto the convex and concave surfaces of the helmet; First and second air ejecting portions provided at upper and lower portions of the drying space for ejecting dry air to convex and concave surfaces of the helmet; And a control unit.

Although various ultrasonic helmet automatic washing machines have been developed, they are disadvantageous in that they are complicated in construction and thus require a lot of cost to manufacture, and they can not sufficiently clean the helmet.

That is, since the helmet supporting means for fixing the helmet supports the lower portion of the helmet, there is a problem that it is difficult for the inner cleaning apparatus to smoothly enter and exit into the helmet when cleaning the inside of the helmet.

In addition, there is a problem that the washing water is sprayed into the apparatus by supplying the washing water from above and below the helmet, thereby contaminating other apparatuses.

Korean Patent No. 10-1564123 Korean Patent No. 10-1523896 Korean Patent No. 10-1773570

As described above, the present invention has been developed in order to solve the problems of the prior art, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a helmet which is more firmly supported and facilitates internal cleaning of the helmet, And an ultrasonic helmet automatic washing machine.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an ultrasonic helmet automatic washing machine capable of preventing the washing water from flowing into the dryer during washing and damaging the dryer due to the washing water being installed in the lower part of the dryer.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an ultrasonic helmet automatic dishwasher capable of preventing bacterial growth in the helmet by sterilizing at the same time as cleaning.

To achieve these and other advantages and in accordance with the purpose of the present invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, there is provided an ultrasonic helmet automatic washing machine comprising: a tubular body; A shelf installed on one side of the inside of the main body and on which the helmet is placed; A clamper installed at an upper portion of the shelf and including a clamp for holding an open end edge of the helmet, a lifting means for lifting the clamp, and a horizontal moving means for moving the lifting means horizontally; A washing tub installed at a lower portion of the other side of the portion where the shelf is installed and washing the helmet by vibration of water by ultrasonic waves generated by the driving of the ultrasonic vibrator; And a drier installed between the shelf and the washing tub to dry moisture from the washing helmet.

It is preferable that a sterilizer is further provided on one side of the dryer.

In addition, the washing tub may further include an air tube for discharging air inside the helmet in the process of locking the helmet to the washing water.

The dryer may be a hot air fan that supplies hot air at a high temperature, and the sterilizer may be an ultraviolet sterilizing lamp.

As described above, in the ultrasonic helmet automatic washing machine according to the present invention, the clamper for supporting the helmet can be fixed by hanging the open end of the helmet, so that the portion where the helmet is covered is minimized by the clamper, There is an effect that can be.

Particularly, the present invention can clean the inner skin more cleanly as the inner skin inside the helmet is not covered by the clamper.

In addition, the present invention is characterized in that the clamper is installed so as to be vertically movable up and down and horizontally moved, a washing tank in which washing water is stored is installed at one side lower part, a sterilizing and drying device is installed at a higher position than the other washing tub, It is possible to prevent water from splashing to other devices during the cleaning process, thereby protecting other devices from moisture.

The present invention also has an effect of sterilizing a cleaned helmet with a sterilizer.

1 is a perspective view of an example of an ultrasonic helmet automatic washing machine according to the present invention;
2 is a front view of an example of an ultrasonic helmet automatic washing machine according to the present invention.
3 is a side view of an example of the ultrasonic helmet automatic washing machine according to the present invention
FIG. 4 is a view illustrating an operation process of the ultrasonic helmet automatic washing machine according to the present invention

The present invention is capable of various modifications and various embodiments, and specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not to be limited to the specific embodiments, but includes all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention.

Like reference numerals are used for like elements in describing each drawing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can more firmly support the helmet and simplify the structure, thereby facilitating the production.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the ultrasonic helmet automatic washing machine according to the present invention includes a body 10 having a door 12 opened and closed at the front of a cylindrical body 11; A shelf 20 installed at one side of the inside of the main body to place the helmet therein; A lifting means 32 for lifting the lifting means and horizontal moving means 33 for moving the lifting means horizontally; a lifting means 32 for lifting the lifting means; (30); A washing tub 40 installed at a lower portion of the other side of the portion where the shelf is installed and cleaning the helmet by vibrating water by ultrasonic waves generated by the driving of the ultrasonic vibrator 41; And a drier (50) installed between the shelf and the washing tub and drying the moisture from the helmet washed in the washing tub.

The body 10 is constructed by opening the front of the main body 11 made of metal or synthetic resin and having a housing shape and providing the door 12 so as to be openable and closable.

Of course, a plurality of frames are provided inside the frame to fix or support the components.

In addition, it is preferable that a transparent window 13 is installed in a part of the body so that the process of cleaning the helmet inside can be visually confirmed.

Also, a plurality of moving wheels 14 are installed on the bottom of the body to facilitate the movement.

The shelf 20 is a flat plate on which a helmet H to be cleaned is placed. The shelf 20 is supported by a support base. The upper end of the shelf 20 is in contact with an open portion of the helmet, So that the end of the forceps can pass through and the lower end of the helmet can be caught.

The clipper 30 is a means for holding and fixing the helmet. As shown in the figure, a plurality of tongues 31 formed in a arc shape is rotated by a driving means 31m so that the lower end of the tongue can catch the lower end of the helmet.

The diameter of the arc of the tongue 31 is formed to be slightly larger than the diameter of the outer circumferential surface of the helmet so that the helmet can be more easily caught by the tongs.

The clipper 30 should not only merely grip and fix the helmet but also move the gripper 31 holding the helmet up and down horizontally to a desired position.

To this end, the clipper 30 is provided with the elevating means 32 and the horizontal moving means 33.

As shown in the figure, the elevating means 32 includes a first stretching cylinder 31f connected to the clamp, a lifting plate 32p fixed to the first stretching cylinder, And a second extensible cylinder 32c for moving the lifting plate up and down.

Although the expansion and contraction cylinders constituting the elevating means are described as pneumatic cylinders, hydraulic cylinders may be used.

The elevating means 32 configured as above operates the first stretching cylinder only by operating only the first stretching / contracting cylinder to stretch the stretching rod of the first stretching / contracting cylinder so as to adjust the height of the stretching / The stretching rod of the first stretching cylinder is stretched, and then the stretching rod of the second stretching cylinder is stretched again to adjust the height of the stretching stretcher.

As described above, the elevating means adjusts the height of the forceps, and the helmet fixed by the forceps can be moved to the washing tub or the drier so that the horizontal position of the forceps can be adjusted.

For this, the horizontal moving means 33 is provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the horizontal moving means 33 horizontally moves the clamping member including the first extensible cylinder installed at the lower portion by horizontally moving the moving plate on which the second extensible cylinder is fixed.

Since the horizontal moving means can be variously modified, it is preferable that the structure is simple, the driving means 33m is installed to push or pull the moving plate on one side of the moving plate moving along the guide 33g, For example, an LM guide device can be used.

As described above, the helmet moved by the elevating means and the horizontal moving means is cleaned in the washing tank 40 described above.

The washing tub 40 is provided with an ultrasonic transducer 41 therein to vibrate the washing water, thereby enhancing the washing effect.

In addition, the cleaning water stored in the cleaning tank may be further mixed with a disinfectant to sterilize the bacteria in the helmet.

Further, the washing tub 40 may further include an air tube 42.

The air tube 42 discharges the air filled inside the helmet to the outside in the process of inserting the helmet into the washing water stored in the washing tub.

The tube support 43 may be further provided as a means for supporting the air tube, and the helmet may be naturally immersed in the wash water when the helmet is pressed by using an excellent elasticity.

The helmet, which has been cleaned in the washing tub 40, is preferably dried, and the dryer 50 is provided.

The dryer (50) is preferably a hot air blower for supplying hot air at a high temperature.

As shown in the drawing, the dryer 50 is preferably installed at a position higher than the washing tank 40 so that the tuyeres are raised.

As the tuyeres of the dryer are installed higher than the washing tub, the washing water does not flow into the dryer even if the washing water is splashed during the washing process in the washing tub, thereby preventing the dryer from being damaged by the water.

Of course, as shown in the figure, the water receptacle 70 is provided around the air outlet of the upper part of the dryer so that the water remaining in the helmet can be received and flowed to the washing water again.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, it is preferable that the air outlet of the dryer is installed so as to protrude higher than the bottom of the water receptacle, thereby preventing water from flowing into the dryer through the air outlet.

As described above, it is possible to sterilize and disinfect the helmet by mixing the sterilizing agent or the disinfectant with the washing water. However, it is not preferable to use such a medicine excessively.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the sterilizer 60 is preferably installed on the dryer 50.

That is, since the sterilizer 60 is provided on the upper part of the air outlet for discharging the hot air from the dryer, sterilization is also performed in the process of drying, thereby reducing the time required for cleaning the helmet.

The sterilizer 60 may be various ones, but a preferable example is an ultraviolet sterilizing lamp.

Also, the ultrasonic helmet automatic washing machine according to the present invention may further include an air shower 80 as shown in the figure.

The helmet may be dried by the dryer 50, but it is preferable that the helmet is watered before it is moved to the dryer, and it is preferable that the helmet is put into a dryer after removing the water.

Accordingly, the air shower 80 is installed to supply air at a high pressure to remove water on the helmet so as not to flow, and then moves to the dryer.

The air shower 80 is installed between the dryer and the washing tub as shown in the figure, and can be manufactured using various apparatuses for spraying high-pressure air.

Of course, it is also desirable to remove water from the outside of the helmet. To this end, an air jet nozzle (not shown) may be installed at the center of the clamp to remove moisture.

Hereinafter, the process of washing the helmet using the ultrasonic helmet automatic washing machine of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

4 (a), when the helmet is put on the shelf 20 inside the body and the washing machine is operated, the lifting means 31 of the clamper 30 is operated to lower the forceps 31 When the tongs come into contact with the helmet, the tongue driving means 31m operates to narrow the tongue and hold the helmet (see Fig. 4 (b)).

As shown in FIG. 4 (b), in a state where the helmet is held and fixed by the forceps, the elevating means is actuated again to raise the helmet on the shelf and to operate the horizontal moving means, Is moved onto the washing tub 40.

When the ultrasonic vibrator is operated in a state where the helmet is sufficiently immersed in the washing water of the washing tub, the washing water is vibrated and the washing of the helmet is performed. d)

At this time, the air inside the helmet can be discharged to the outside through the air tube.

4 (e)), the horizontal moving means is operated again to move the helmet to the dryer 50 side (see Fig. 4 (g)

After the helmet is placed on the upper part of the dryer, the dryer and the sterilizer are simultaneously operated to perform drying and sterilization. Then, the horizontal moving means is operated again to move the helmet on the shelf as shown in FIG. 4 (b) (See Fig. 4 (h)), the helmet is removed from the washer, and the cleaning of the helmet is completed.

4 (f), the helmet is moved to the upper part of the air shower so as to perform an air shower to remove rough water from the helmet, .

In the ultrasonic helmet automatic washing machine of the present invention having the above-described structure, residues may remain on the helmet after washing in a washing tank using ultrasonic waves, and when the drying is continued in this state, dirt or contaminants may remain on the helmet.

The washing machine may further include a water shower for spraying water on one side of the washing tub to wash away foreign matter remaining on the helmet.

The water shower can be installed up and down to clean both the inside and outside of the helmet.

10: Body
11: main body 12: door 13:
14: Moving wheels
20: Shelf
30: Clamper
31: tongs 31m: driving means
32: elevating means 32f: first stretching cylinder 32c: second stretching cylinder
32p: lifting plate
33: horizontal moving means 33g: guide 33m: driving means
40: Washing tank
41: ultrasonic transducer 42: air tube 43: tube support
50: dryer
60: Sterilizer
70: Water table
80: Air shower
H: Helmet

Claims (5)

A body (10) having a door (12) provided on the front side of the cylindrical body (11) so as to be openable and closable;
A shelf 20 installed at one side of the inside of the main body to place the helmet therein;
A first stretching cylinder 32f connected to the clamp and a lifting plate 32p fixed to the first stretching cylinder are provided at the upper portion of the shelf and have a tongue 31 for holding the open end edge of the helmet H, And a second stretching cylinder (32c) for lifting the lifting plate. The lifting means (32) lifts the lifting means. The lifting means (32) of the lifting means moves the fixed lifting plate horizontally A clamper (30) comprising horizontal moving means (33) for horizontally moving the clamp including the first stretching cylinder installed;
A washing tub 40 installed at a lower portion of the other side of the portion where the shelf is installed and cleaning the helmet by vibrating water by ultrasonic waves generated by the driving of the ultrasonic vibrator 41; And
And a dryer (50) installed between the shelf and the washing tank for drying the moisture from the helmet washed in the washing tank. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein a sterilizer (60) is further provided on one side of an upper portion of a tuyere through which the hot air of the dryer (50) is discharged. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the washing tub (40) is further provided with an air tube (42) for discharging the air inside the helmet which is immersed in the washing water to the outside. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the dryer (50) is a hot air fan that supplies hot air at a high temperature. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the sterilizer (60) is an ultraviolet sterilizing lamp.

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