KR102097986B1 - Ashtray for public place - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an ashtray for a public place, the main body having an open top surface; A pair of conveyor parts which are covered to shield the upper surface of the main body and are disposed at opposite positions on both sides to rotate in opposite directions; And a butt receptor disposed under the pair of conveyors to accommodate a cigarette butt.

Description

Ashtray for public place

The present invention relates to an ashtray for a public place, and more particularly, to an ashtray for a public place installed in a public smoking area.

In general, an ashtray is used to drop cigarette ash generated when smoking a cigarette, or to throw away cigarette butts, and it is used for personal use in a stand-type ashtray installed in a public waters area, or in an office or home. Various types and shapes, such as a small ashtray used, are provided.

Recently, in order to prevent harm to others as public health is strengthened, separate smoking booths are provided in public places such as parks, terminals, airports, rest areas, etc., and smoking is allowed only within these smoking booths. Bars, such ashtrays for public places are being provided in large quantities to accommodate large amounts of cigarette ash and cigarette butts.

Therefore, a conventional ashtray for a public place may cause a case in which a smoker throws out butts inside the ashtray without completely turning off the cigarette due to carelessness, thereby causing a combustible material in or around the ashtray, that is, tissue paper or In some cases, fires have occurred due to flammable waste.

In addition, most of the ashtrays for public places are made of a structure that does not cover the upper part, so that most of the cigarette butts accumulate, so the smell of cigarette butts always spreads around the area, causing damage to smokers and others around them. There was a problem of being coated, and cigarette ash and cigarette butts were always exposed to the outside, and the aesthetics were not good.

In addition, the ashtray for public places with sand, etc., when the wind blows a lot in accordance with the state of being always open, the sand, along with the cigarette ash and cigarette butts are blown around, and the surrounding environment can not be cleaned, as well as the cigarette butts In the process of rubbing off, there was an unsanitary aspect in which dirt such as tobacco ash or saliva was put on the hands of smokers and became dirty.

On the other hand, in the case of an ashtray for a public place with a fabric or cotton or paper moistened with water, there was an uncomfortable problem that the manager would have to soak or soak the water individually. In this case, there is a greater risk of odor in the summer and a lower temperature in the winter. According to the freezing, there was a problem that the sulfur use as an aerial ashtray fell.

Korean Patent Registration No.1588553 (2016.01.19.)

The present invention has been devised in view of the above-mentioned problems, and the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to prevent the cigarette butts from accumulating on the upper part and to keep the surrounding environment in a cleaner state, as well as tobacco. It is to provide an ashtray for public places that can extinguish concerns of safety accidents by automatically extinguishing fires without turning off the butts.

The problems of the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

An ashtray for a public place according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the above problems, the main body with an open top surface; A pair of conveyor parts which are covered to shield the upper surface of the main body and are disposed at opposite positions on both sides to rotate in opposite directions; And a butt receptor disposed under the pair of conveyor units to accommodate a cigarette butt.

At this time, the pair of conveyor units, the first drive pulley and the second drive pulley are arranged side by side at spaced apart by a predetermined interval in the horizontal direction, and the first drive pulley and the second drive pulley in an infinite orbital way A first belt that is rotated; And a third driving pulley and a fourth driving pulley arranged side by side at spaced apart intervals in a horizontal direction, and a second belt that is rotated in a caterpillar by the third driving pulley and the fourth driving pulley, A drop hole having a predetermined space may be formed between the first belt and the second belt.

On the other hand, the pair of conveyor parts, the first drive pulley and the second drive pulley are arranged side by side at a spaced apart by a predetermined interval in the horizontal direction, the second drive pulley is disposed on the same vertical line and the lower A first belt which is inclined with the first drive pulley and is disposed at a lower portion, and a first belt that is rotated in a caterpillar by the first drive pulley to the third drive pulley; The fourth driving pulley and the fifth driving pulley, which are arranged side by side at spaced apart intervals in the horizontal direction, and the fifth driving pulley are disposed on the same vertical line as the lower part and inclined with the fourth driving pulley. The second drive pulley and the third drive pulley are disposed on the same vertical line, including a second belt that is rotated in an endless orbital manner by the sixth drive pulley and the fourth drive pulley to the sixth drive pulley disposed below. Between and between the fifth drive pulley and the sixth drive pulley may further include a first pressure roller and a second pressure roller disposed at positions protruding in the lateral direction facing each other.

In addition, it may further include a control unit for controlling the operation of the conveyor unit, and may include a sensor for detecting a cigarette butt is loaded on the conveyor unit and transmitting a signal to the control unit.

Here, sponges for absorbing water are disposed at a predetermined interval on the surfaces of the first belt and the second belt, and mist is sprayed onto the surfaces of the first belt and the second belt on the upper part of the body. A mist nozzle may be provided, and an injection nozzle for spraying water at a constant water pressure to the first belt and the second belt may be provided inside the body.

In this case, a water tank and a pump for supplying water to the mist nozzle and the spray nozzle are disposed in the main body, and the pump may be operated by an input signal from the controller.

Other specific matters of the present invention are included in the detailed description and drawings.

According to the ashtray for a public place according to an embodiment of the present invention, the accumulation of cigarette butts on the upper part is prevented, and the surrounding environment can be maintained in a cleaner state, as well as automatically extinguishing without turning off the cigarette butts. By doing so, the effect that the fear of safety accidents can be dispelled can be provided.

The effects according to the present invention are not limited by the contents exemplified above, and more various effects are included in the present specification.

1 is a schematic perspective view of an ashtray for a public place according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the opening and closing door in Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal configuration of Figure 1;
4 is a block diagram showing a control relationship of an ashtray for a public place according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal configuration of the ashtray for public places according to another embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a block diagram showing a control relationship of an ashtray for a public place according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods for achieving them will be clarified with reference to embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only the embodiments allow the disclosure of the present invention to be complete, and common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully inform the holder of the scope of the invention, and the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. The same reference numerals refer to the same components throughout the specification.

Thus, in some embodiments, well-known process steps, well-known structures, and well-known techniques are not specifically described in order to avoid obscuring the present invention.

The terminology used herein is for describing the embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. In this specification, the singular form also includes the plural form unless otherwise specified in the phrase. Includes and / or comprising, as used in the specification, does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components, steps and / or actions other than the mentioned components, steps and / or actions. Used as. And, “and / or” includes each and every combination of one or more of the items mentioned.

In addition, the embodiments described herein will be described with reference to perspective views, cross-sectional views, side views and / or schematic views, which are ideal exemplary views of the present invention. Therefore, the shape of the exemplary diagram may be modified by manufacturing technology and / or tolerance. Therefore, embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the specific shapes shown, but also include changes in the shape generated according to the manufacturing process. In addition, in each of the drawings shown in the embodiment of the present invention, each component may be slightly enlarged or reduced in view of convenience of description.

Hereinafter, an ashtray for a public place according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail based on the attached exemplary drawings.

1 is a schematic perspective view of an ashtray for a public place according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of an open / close door in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal configuration of FIG. 1 .

1 to 3, the ashtray 100 for a public place according to an embodiment of the present invention, the upper surface of the hexahedral shape of the body 110, and the upper surface of the body 110 is shielded Covered so as to be disposed on opposite sides of each other, a pair of conveyor units 120 rotated in opposite directions and disposed under the pair of conveyor units 120 to accommodate cigarette butts 130 ).

At least one of the front, rear, left and right surfaces of the main body 110 may be formed of an opening / closing door 112 that is opened and closed while being rotated by a hinge such as a hinge, and therein a butt that is detachably installed by a sliding method. Receptor 130 may be provided.

That is, the interior of the main body 110 may be formed with a storage space for accommodating various wastes, but the butt receptor 130 is detachable by sliding in the upper portion of the storage space and below the pair of conveyor units 120. Can be installed.

Here, the butts receiving portion may contain water at a predetermined height, and accordingly, among the cigarette butts accommodated in the butts receiving portion, natural extinguishing can be achieved even if the cigarette is not already extinguished.

On the other hand, among the front, rear, left and right surfaces of the main body 110, at least one surface may be formed with a garbage inlet 114, and when general garbage is introduced through the inlet 114, various kinds of garbage can be accommodated in the storage space. have.

The pair of conveyor units 120 is rotated by a drive motor embedded in a gearbox 116 that can be installed on one side of the main body 110, but is arranged side by side at spaced apart intervals in a horizontal direction. The first drive pulley (124a) and the second drive pulley (126a) to be included, and the first drive pulley (124a) and the second drive pulley (126a) comprises a first belt (122a) is rotated in a caterpillar type can do.

In addition, a pair of conveyors are rotated by a drive motor built in a gearbox 116 that can be installed on one side of the main body 110, but are arranged side by side at spaced apart intervals in a horizontal direction. The third driving pulley and the fourth driving pulley 126b, and the third driving pulley 124b and the fourth driving pulley 126b may include a second belt 122b that is rotated in a caterpillar manner.

Here, the first belt 122a and the second belt 122b are rotated in a direction facing each other, and between them, a falling hole 128 having a predetermined size for passing a cigarette butt may be formed.

For reference, in one embodiment of the present invention, a driving motor may be built in both the first driving pulley 124a and the second driving pulley 126a, and the driving motor may be built only in one driving pulley.

In addition, the driving motor may be accumulated in both the third driving pulley 124b and the fourth driving pulley 126b, and the driving motor may be installed in only one driving pulley.

Meanwhile, the ashtray 100 for a public place according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a control unit 180 for controlling driving motors for driving the first belt 122a and the second belt 122b. It may include a sensor that detects the cigarette butt loaded on the conveyor and transmits this signal to the control unit 180 so that the operation of the conveyor unit 120 is performed.

Here, the sensor, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the inner surface facing each other in the main body 110, that is, the light emitting unit 140 and the light receiving unit are respectively installed on the inner surface side facing each other on the upper side of the conveyor 120 It may be composed of 150.

The light emitting unit 140 transmits an infrared signal to the light emitting unit 140, and the light emitting unit 140 detects whether cigarette butts are loaded in the conveyor unit 120 according to the received signal, and then transmits the signal to the control unit ( 180), the operational relationship according to its control will be described later in detail.

When explaining the operating relationship of the ashtray 100 for a public place according to an embodiment of the present invention having the above configuration is as follows.

First, as shown in Figure 2, the inside of the body 110, butt container 130 containing water is introduced, and in the state where the open / close door 112 is closed, the smoker rubs the cigarette butt onto the conveyor unit 120. If it is turned off or if the cigarette is dropped without turning off the cigarette, the sensor will detect it.

That is, the light emitting unit 140 transmits a signal toward the light receiving unit 150. At this time, when the cigarette butts are accumulated in the conveyor unit 120, the light receiving unit 150 may not be received because the signal is not received by the light receiving unit 150. It detects the presence of cigarette butts in the conveyor unit 120 and transmits this signal to the controller 180.

Accordingly, the control unit 180 applies a driving signal to the driving motor disposed in the gearbox 116 by the input signal from the light receiving unit 150, and as the driving motors drive, the conveyor unit 120, that is, the first The belt 122a and the second belt 122b are rotated in directions facing each other.

Therefore, the cigarette butts loaded on the first belt 122a and / or the second belt 122b are dropped into the butt receptor 130 through the falling hole 128 according to the operation of the conveyor unit 120. In this way, the dropped cigarette butts are digested by the water contained in the receptors and accommodated, so that the cigarette butts do not accumulate on the upper part of the conveyor unit 120, so as not to spoil the aesthetics, and also the fear of the occurrence of odor is extinguished. .

On the other hand, Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal configuration of an ashtray for a public place according to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 is a block diagram showing a control relationship of the ashtray for a public place according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 5, the ashtray 200 for a public place according to another embodiment of the present invention, the upper surface of the hexahedral shape of the main body 210, and is covered to shield the upper surface of the main body 210, Includes a pair of conveyor parts 220 disposed at opposite positions on both sides and rotated in opposite directions, and a butt container 250 disposed under the pair of conveyor parts 220 to accommodate cigarette butts. It can be made of a configuration.

At least one of the front, rear, left and right surfaces of the main body 210 may be formed of an opening / closing door 212 that is opened and closed while being rotated by a hinge such as a hinge, and therein a butt installed detachably by a sliding method. Receptor 250 may be provided.

That is, the interior of the main body 210 may be formed with a receiving space for accommodating various wastes, but the butt receptor 250 is detachable by sliding in the upper portion of the receiving space and below the pair of conveyor parts 220. Can be installed.

Here, the butts receiving portion may contain water at a predetermined height, and accordingly, among the cigarette butts accommodated in the butts receiving portion, natural extinguishing can be achieved even if the cigarette is not already extinguished.

On the other hand, among the front, rear, left and right surfaces of the main body 210, at least one surface may be formed with a garbage inlet 214, and when general garbage is introduced through the inlet 214, various kinds of garbage can be accommodated in the storage space. have.

The pair of conveyor units 220 is rotated by a drive motor embedded in a gearbox that can be installed on one side of the main body 210, but is first arranged side by side at a predetermined distance apart in a horizontal direction. The driving pulley 224a, the second driving pulley 226a, and the third driving pulley disposed on the lower portion of the second driving pulley 226a on the same vertical line and being inclined with the first driving pulley 224a and disposed at the lower part (228a) and the first drive pulley (224a) to the third drive pulley (228a) may include a first belt (222a) is rotated in a caterpillar.

That is, the first belt 222a is rotated in a caterpillar type by the first drive pulley 224a to the third drive pulley 228a which are arranged in three-point support.

At this time, between the second driving pulley 226a and the third driving pulley 228a disposed in the same vertical line, a first pressure roller 230a disposed at a position protruding in the lateral direction may be disposed.

In addition, the pair of conveyor units 220 is rotated by a drive motor embedded in a gear box that can be installed on one side of the main body 210, but is arranged side by side at a spaced apart by a predetermined interval in the horizontal direction. The fourth driving pulley and the fifth driving pulley 226b and the fifth driving pulley 226b are disposed at the lower portion of the same vertical line, and the sixth driving pulley disposed at the lower part by inclining with the fourth driving pulley 224b ( 228b) and the second drive pulley 224b to the sixth drive pulley 228b may include a second belt 222b that is rotated in a caterpillar manner.

That is, the second belt 222b is also rotated in an infinite orbital manner by the fourth drive pulleys 224b to sixth drive pulleys 228b, which are arranged as three-point supports.

At this time, between the fifth driving pulley 226b and the sixth driving pulley 228b disposed on the same vertical line, a second pressure roller 230b disposed at a position protruding in the lateral direction may be disposed.

Therefore, as the first pressure roller 230a and the second pressure roller 230b are disposed in directions facing each other, the first belt 222a fitted to the first pressure roller 230a and the second pressure roller 230b is disposed. And the gap between the second belt 222b is very narrow, and the working relationship thereof will be described later in detail.

Here, the first belt 222a and the second belt 222b are rotated in directions facing each other, and between them, a falling hole having a predetermined size for passing a cigarette butt may be formed.

For reference, in one embodiment of the present invention, the driving motors may be accumulated in both the first driving pulleys 224a to the third driving pulleys 228a, and the driving motors may be installed only in one driving pulley.

In addition, the driving motors may be accumulated in all of the fourth driving pulleys 224b to 6th driving pulleys 228b, and the driving motors may be installed only in one driving pulley.

Meanwhile, the ashtray 200 for a public place according to another embodiment of the present invention may further include a control unit 320 for controlling driving motors for driving the first belt 222a and the second belt 222b. It may include a sensor that detects the cigarette butt loaded on the conveyor and transmits this signal to the control unit 320 so that the operation of the conveyor unit 220 is performed.

Here, the sensor, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, the inner surface facing each other in the main body 210, that is, the light emitting unit 300 and the light receiving unit are respectively installed on the inner side facing each other on the upper side of the conveyor 220 It may be composed of (310).

The light emitting unit 300 transmits an infrared signal to the light emitting unit 300, and the light emitting unit 300 detects whether a cigarette butt is loaded on the conveyor unit 220 according to the received signal, and then transmits the signal to the control unit ( 320), the operational relationship according to its control will be described later in detail.

In addition, in the ashtray 200 for a public place according to another embodiment of the present invention, a sponge for absorbing moisture may be disposed at regular intervals on the surfaces of the first belt 222a and the second belt 222b. .

In addition, a mist nozzle 240 for spraying mist to the first belt 222a and the second belt 222b is provided on the upper portion of the main body 210, and the first belt 222a is provided inside the main body 210. And a spray nozzle 400 for spraying water at a constant water pressure to the second belt 222b.

The mist nozzle 240 and the injection nozzle 400 are connected to the water tank 260 and the pump 270 and the water channel tube 280 that can be disposed inside the main body 210, and thus the water tank 260 and the pump Water is supplied from 270 to be sprayed, and water can be sprayed by a control signal from the control unit 320. The operation relationship thereof will also be described in detail later.

When explaining the operating relationship of the ashtray 200 for a public place according to another embodiment of the present invention having the above configuration is as follows.

First, as shown in Figure 5, the inside of the body 210, butt container 250 containing water is drawn in, and in the state where the open / close door 212 is closed, the smoker rubs the cigarette butt onto the conveyor unit 220. If it is turned off or if the cigarette is dropped without turning off the cigarette, the sensor will detect it.

That is, the light emitting unit 300 transmits a signal toward the light receiving unit 310. At this time, when the cigarette butts are accumulated in the conveyor unit 220, the light receiving unit 310 may not be received because the signal is not received by the light receiving unit 310. It detects the presence of cigarette butts in the conveyor unit 220 and transmits this signal to the control unit 320.

Accordingly, the control unit 320 applies a driving signal to the driving motor disposed in the gearbox by the input signal from the light receiving unit 310, and as the driving motors drive, the conveyor unit 220, that is, the first belt 222a. ) And the second belt 222b are rotated in directions facing each other.

Accordingly, the cigarette butts loaded on the first belt 222a and / or the second belt 222b are dropped into the butt receptor 250 through the dropping hole according to the operation of the conveyor unit 220, as described above. The dropped cigarette butts are digested by the water contained in the receptors and accommodated, so that cigarette butts do not accumulate on the upper part of the conveyor unit 220, so as not to spoil the aesthetics, and the fear of odor generation is also extinguished.

At this time, the butt receptor 250 may be in a state that does not contain a separate water.

For example, the conveyor unit 220, that is, the first belt 222a and the second belt 222b are loaded onto the top of the cigarette without turning off the cigarettes. Accordingly, the first belt 222a and the second belt 222b When the cigarette butts are rotated in opposite directions to each other and fall to the butt receptor 250 through the falling hole, the first pressure rollers 230a and the second pressure rollers 230b are disposed and pressed in opposite directions. Under the pressure, the cigarette butt is digested, and the butt receptor 250 is dropped.

In addition, when the conveyor part is operated, the control unit 320 applies an operation signal to the pump 270 so that the mist is fixed to the upper surfaces of the first belt 222a and the second belt 222b through the mist nozzle 240. By spraying the sponges arranged at intervals, the surfaces of the first belt 222a and the second belt 222b can be in a state in which moist water is contained, so that the cigarette butts of the cigarette butts can be extinguished.

On the other hand, the surfaces of the first belt 222a and the second belt 222b constituting the conveyor unit 220 can achieve a contaminated state by tobacco materials, etc. When the conveyor unit 220 is operated, the control unit 320 ) Allows water to be sprayed at a constant water pressure through the spray nozzle 400 as the pump 270 is driven, thereby cleaning the surfaces of the first belt 222a and the second belt 222b.

For reference, in another embodiment of the present invention, the mist nozzle 240 and the spray nozzle 400 for spraying water to the surface of the conveyor unit 220 are provided as an example, but the above-described embodiment is also described above. Of course, as the configuration of the mist nozzle 240 and the spray nozzle 400 and the water tank 260 and the pump 270 are provided, the operation of the controller 320 can be controlled.

Those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains will appreciate that the present invention may be implemented in other specific forms without changing its technical spirit or essential features. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the following claims rather than the above detailed description, and it should be interpreted that all changes or modified forms derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and equivalent concepts thereof are included in the scope of the present invention. do.

<One embodiment>
100: ashtray 110: body
112: opening and closing door 114: inlet
116: gear box 120: conveyor
122a: First belt 122b: Second belt
124a: first drive pulley 124b: third drive pulley
126a: second drive pulley 126b: fourth drive pulley
128: falling hole 130: butt receptor
140: light emitting unit 150: light receiving unit
160: control unit
<Other embodiments>
200: ashtray 210: main body
212: Opening and closing door 214: Inlet
220: conveyor section 222a: first belt
222b: Second belt 224a: First drive pulley
224b: 4th drive pulley 226a: 2nd drive pulley
226b: fifth drive pulley 228a: third drive pulley
228b: 6th drive pulley 230a: 1st pressure roller
230b: second pressure roller 240: mist nozzle
250: butt receptor 260: water tank
270: pump 280: water pipe
300: light emitting unit 310: light receiving unit
320: control unit 400: spray nozzle

Claims (6)

A body with an open top surface;
The first driving pulley and the second driving which are covered to shield the upper surface of the main body and are disposed at opposite positions on both sides to rotate in opposite directions, and are arranged side by side at a predetermined interval in the horizontal direction. Infinite by the pulley, the third drive pulley and the first drive pulley to the third drive pulley and the third drive pulley disposed on a lower portion of the same vertical line as the second drive pulley and inclined with the first drive pulley A first belt that is rotationally orbited; The fourth driving pulley and the fifth driving pulley, which are arranged side by side at spaced apart intervals in the horizontal direction, and the fifth driving pulley are disposed on the same vertical line and formed inclined with the fourth driving pulley. A second belt that is rotated in a caterpillar type by the sixth driving pulley and the fourth driving pulley to the sixth driving pulley disposed at a lower portion; A first pressure roller and a second pressure roller disposed between the second drive pulley and the third drive pulley disposed on the same vertical line and between the fifth drive pulley and the sixth drive pulley, respectively, protruding in the lateral direction facing each other. A pair of conveyor parts including a pressure roller;
A butt receptor disposed under the pair of conveyors to accommodate a cigarette butt;
A control unit for controlling the operation of the conveyor unit; And
It includes a sensor for detecting a cigarette butt is loaded on the conveyor unit and transmits a signal to the control unit,
On the surfaces of the first belt and the second belt, sponges for absorbing moisture are arranged at regular intervals,
A mist nozzle for spraying mist onto the surfaces of the first belt and the second belt is provided at an upper portion of the main body,
An ashtray for a public place, characterized in that the inside of the main body is provided with a spray nozzle for spraying water of a certain water pressure to the first belt and the second belt.
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A water tank for supplying water to the mist nozzle and the spray nozzle and a pump are disposed on the main body, and the pump is operated by an input signal from the control unit.

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