KR102179616B1 - A sterilizing and deodorizing device - Google Patents

Abstract

A sterilization and odor removal device is disclosed. Sterilization and odor removal device according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed detachably to the toilet, suction unit for inhaling the contaminated air inside the toilet; And a coupling part that is combined with the suction part to introduce the contaminated air, a sterilization part that sterilizes bacteria and removes odors contained in the contaminated air introduced into the coupling part, and discharges the air purified by the sterilization part to the outside. It includes a body including an exhaust portion. According to embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to prevent odors or various germs from spreading outside the toilet, that is, to the entire toilet, by inhaling and deodorizing and sterilizing the odor generated inside the toilet as soon as they occur. In addition, according to embodiments of the present invention, by using the first sterilization unit and the second sterilization unit for odor or various bacteria, it is possible to maximize deodorization and sterilization efficiency. In addition, according to embodiments of the present invention, by not changing the shape of a general toilet and toilet seat, it can be easily installed, and the suction unit can be installed in the toilet regardless of the position of the main body.

Description

Sterilization and odor removal device{A STERILIZING AND DEODORIZING DEVICE}

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a sterilization and odor removal device.

In general, in order to remove odors generated when toileting in a toilet, a separate exhaust fan was attached to a part of the wall in the toilet or an air purifier was installed in an empty space in the toilet.

In the above methods, the odor generated when toileting is first spread from the toilet to the entire toilet and polluted most of the air in the toilet, and then exhausted. To keep the air in the toilet comfortable, the polluted air is applied to the entire toilet area. It was very inefficient because it had to be exhausted or purified, and furthermore, in the case of cooling or heating the interior of the bathroom, there was a problem that even waste of energy due to the exhausted air when an exhaust fan was used.

Therefore, a technology for removing odors is being developed, and an example of this is the odor removal device for toilets of Korean Utility Model Registration No. 20-0123327.

Such a device has a structure in which a suction passage through which air is sucked in by a motor and a fan, and the suctioned air is discharged to the outlet through a filter, and two-stranded suction pipes that are easily bent and have multiple suction holes are attached to the bottom of the seat plate. Consists of. However, such an odor removal device is very noisy because the motor is attached to the lower side of the seat plate, and has the inconvenience of having to have a separate connector at the outlet for discharging the inhaled air. There is a bad problem.

Republic of Korea Utility Model Publication No. 20-0123327 (1998.05.22.)

Embodiments of the present invention are intended to prevent odors or bacteria from spreading to the outside of the toilet, that is, the entire toilet by inhaling, deodorizing and sterilizing odors or bacteria generated inside the toilet immediately.

In addition, embodiments of the present invention are intended to maximize the efficiency of deodorization and sterilization by using the first sterilization unit and the second sterilization unit for odors and various bacteria.

In addition, embodiments of the present invention are for simple installation without changing the shape of a general toilet and toilet seat.

Further, embodiments of the present invention are for installing the suction unit in the toilet regardless of the position of the main body.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a suction unit that is detachably installed on a toilet and sucks contaminated air inside the toilet; And a coupling part that is combined with the suction part to introduce the contaminated air, a sterilization part that sterilizes bacteria and removes odors contained in the contaminated air introduced into the coupling part, and discharges the air purified by the sterilization part to the outside. A sterilization and odor removal device including a body including an exhaust unit is provided.

The suction part is detachably mounted between the toilet and the toilet seat rotatably mounted on the upper part of the toilet, and sucks contaminated air inside the toilet when a first fan located at a portion connected to the suction part is operated. The fixing part and one side may be rotatably coupled to the fixing part, the other side may be connected to the coupling part, and may include a suction pipe formed to be stretchable.

The main body may be installed to be movable outside the toilet.

The fixing part comprises: a support member positioned between the toilet and the toilet seat; and a locking member extending from the support member to the inside of the toilet to suck air inside the toilet; And an extension member extending from the support member to the outside of the toilet, wherein the locking member and the extension member are bent and extended from the support member, and when the support member is located between the toilet and the toilet seat, the locking member and It may be formed in a shape that is fitted into the toilet by an extension member.

The sterilization unit includes a first sterilization unit including a filter for filtering the contaminated air introduced into the coupling unit; And a second sterilization unit including a UV lamp that emits ultraviolet rays to sterilize bacteria contained in the filtered air, and an ultrasonic vibrator that vibrates and decomposes the bacteria and odors.

The sterilization and odor removal device includes: a proximity sensor that detects a user's approach or departure; And a control unit for operating the coupling unit, the second sterilizing unit, and the exhaust unit according to an approach signal or a departure signal of the proximity sensor, wherein the control unit is transmitted to the body through the coupling unit when the access signal is input. The contaminated air is introduced and the UV lamp of the second sterilizing unit is operated, and when the departure signal is input, the inflow of the contaminated air is stopped, the ultrasonic vibrator of the second sterilizing unit is operated, and the sterilization unit is used as the exhaust unit. Purified air can be discharged to the outside.

According to embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to prevent odors or various germs from spreading outside the toilet, that is, to the entire toilet, by inhaling and deodorizing and sterilizing the odor generated inside the toilet as soon as they occur.

In addition, according to embodiments of the present invention, by using the first sterilization unit and the second sterilization unit for odor or various bacteria, it is possible to maximize the efficiency of deodorization and sterilization.

Further, according to embodiments of the present invention, by not changing the shape of a general toilet and toilet seat, it can be easily installed, and the suction unit can be installed on the toilet regardless of the position of the main body.

1 is a perspective view for explaining a sterilization and odor removal apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention
2 is a cross-sectional view for explaining a sterilization and odor removal device according to an embodiment of the present invention
3 is a configuration diagram illustrating a sterilization and odor removal apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention
4 is a cross-sectional view for explaining a state in which a sterilization and odor removal device according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed in a toilet
5 is a block diagram illustrating and describing a computing environment including a computing device suitable for use in example embodiments.

Hereinafter, a specific embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The following detailed description is provided to aid in a comprehensive understanding of the methods, devices, and/or systems described herein. However, this is only an example and the present invention is not limited thereto.

In describing the embodiments of the present invention, when it is determined that a detailed description of a known technology related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention and may vary according to the intention or custom of users or operators. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout this specification. The terms used in the detailed description are only for describing embodiments of the present invention, and should not be limiting. Unless explicitly used otherwise, expressions in the singular form include the meaning of the plural form. In this description, expressions such as "comprising" or "feature" are intended to refer to certain features, numbers, steps, actions, elements, some or combination thereof, and one or more other than those described. It should not be construed to exclude the presence or possibility of other features, numbers, steps, actions, elements, any part or combination thereof.

1 is a perspective view illustrating a sterilization and odor removal apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a sterilization and odor removal apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. A configuration diagram illustrating a sterilization and odor removal apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The sterilization and odor removal apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a main body 100 and a suction unit 200.

The main body 100 is a part that forms the exterior of the sterilization and odor removal device 10 and may have a housing shape having a predetermined internal space. The main body 100 may be formed with a holding base 101 capable of fixing the main body 100 to the ground at the lower portion. On the other hand, although shown here in a form in which the holding stand 101 is fixed to the ground, it is not limited thereto, and the main body 100 may be formed to be movable by forming a wheel on the holding stand 101.

The main body 100 may include a coupling part 110, a first sterilizing part 120, a second sterilizing part 130, an exhaust part 140, and a control part 150.

The coupling part 110 is provided on one side of the main body 100 so that air mixed with odor is introduced into the main body through a coupling hole 111 and a suction port 214 to which the suction part 200 to be described later is coupled. It may be configured with a first fan 112 operated by control.

The first sterilization unit 120 may filter air mixed with odor that extends from the coupling unit 110 and introduced through the coupling unit 110. One of various filters capable of sterilizing and deodorizing may be used as the first sterilizing unit 120. That is, while the air mixed with odor passes through the first sterilization unit 120, bacteria and odor mixed in the air may be filtered.

The second sterilization unit 130 may sterilize bacteria mixed in the first filtered air by introducing the filtered air through the first sterilization unit 120 and decompose odors. The second sterilization unit 130 vibrates and refines bacteria and odors by controlling the UV lamp 131 and the control unit 150 to emit ultraviolet rays under the control of the control unit 150 to sterilize bacteria and decompose odors. It may include an ultrasonic vibrator 132 to disassemble.

The exhaust unit 140 is provided on the other side of the main body 100 to discharge air to the outside and the control unit 150 to discharge sterilized and deodorized air through the main body 100 to the outside. It may be composed of a second fan 142 operated by.

The control unit 150 may operate the first fan 112, the second sterilization unit and the second fan 142 according to an operation signal of the operation member 160.

In addition, the controller 150 may operate the first fan 112, the second sterilization unit 130, and the second fan 142 according to an approach signal or a departure signal from the proximity sensor 230. Specifically, when the approach signal is input, the control unit 150 operates the UV lamp 131 of the first fan 112 and the second sterilization unit 130 to inhale air mixed with odors generated from the toilet (1). By doing so, it can sterilize bacteria mixed in the air and decompose odors. In addition, when a departure signal is input, the control unit 150 operates the ultrasonic vibrator 132 and the second fan 142 of the second sterilization unit 130 to operate the first sterilization unit 120 and the second sterilization unit 130. ), and then sterilized and deodorized air can be discharged to the outside.

The suction part 200 may include a fixing part 210, a suction pipe 220, and a proximity sensor 230.

The fixing part 210 may be installed to be detachable at an arbitrary position between the toilet 1 and the toilet seat 2 in order to inhale air mixed with odor generated from the toilet 1, and mounted on the toilet 1 The supporting member 211, a locking member 212 extending from the supporting member 211 to the inside of the toilet 1 and sucking air mixed with odor generated from the toilet 1, and the toilet 1 from the supporting member 211 ) It may be composed of an extension member 213 extending outwardly coupled to the suction pipe 220.

The support member 211 may be positioned between the toilet 1 and the toilet seat 2. The support member 211 may be thin so as to be positioned in a space between the general toilet 1 and the toilet seat 2 without changing the shape of the toilet seat 2. For example, the thickness of the support member 211 may be 7 mm or less.

The locking member 212 may be bent from the support member 211 and extend into the toilet 1. One end of the locking member 212 may be provided with a suction port 214, and through the suction port 214, air mixed with odor generated from the toilet 1 may be sucked.

The extension member 213 may be bent from the support member 211 and may extend outside the toilet 1. One end of the extension member 213 may be coupled to the suction pipe 220. One end of the extension member 213 may apply any known method as long as it is coupled to the suction pipe 220 so as to be rotated 360°. For example, one end of the extension member 213 and one side of the suction pipe 220 may be coupled by a hose fitting method using a volume, and may also be coupled by a magnetic coupling method by embedding a magnet and a metal.

Accordingly, when the holding member 212 and the extension member 213 are bent and extended from the support member 211, the support member 211 of the fixing part 210 is located between the toilet 1 and the toilet seat 2 The fixing member 210 is fitted into the toilet 1 by the locking member 212 and the extension member 213, and can be installed on the toilet 1 without a special device.

One side of the suction pipe 220 may be coupled to the fixing portion 210 and the other side may be coupled to the coupling portion 110 of the body 100. The suction pipe 220 may form an air passage so that air mixed with odors sucked through the fixing part 210 is introduced into the main body. The suction pipe 220 is a flexible device that maintains a deformed state by the user's force so that various heights and angles can be adjusted so that the fixing part 210 can be attached to the toilet 1 regardless of the position of the main body 100. Can have characteristics. Accordingly, the fixing part 210 can be installed on the toilet 1 regardless of the position of the main body 100 through the 360° rotatable fixing part 210 and the flexible suction pipe 220. In addition, the position of the main body 100 can be avoided through the 360° rotatable fixing part 210 and the flexible suction pipe 220.

The proximity sensor 230 may be installed on one side of the fixing part 210 to detect a user's approach or departure. The proximity sensor 230 may transmit an access signal to the controller 150 when the user approaches, and may transmit a departure signal to the controller 150 when the user leaves.

4 is a cross-sectional view for explaining a state in which a sterilization and odor removal apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed in a toilet.

As shown in Fig. 4, a method of using the sterilization and odor removal device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention with this configuration is as follows.

The user places the sterilization and odor removal device 10 around the toilet 1 and the suction part 200 is installed on the toilet 1. When installing the sterilization and odor removal device 10 on the toilet 1, first lift the toilet seat 2 and then place the support member 211 so that the locking member 212 is located inside the toilet 1 By placing it in 1) and lowering the toilet seat 2, installation can be completed simply. In this case, the fixing part 210 can be installed on the toilet 1 regardless of the position of the main body 100 by the fixing part 210 rotatable by 360° and the flexible suction pipe 220. In addition, the position of the main body 100 can be avoided through the 360° rotatable fixing part 210 and the flexible suction pipe 220.

After the installation is complete, when the user approaches the toilet 1 for toilet, the proximity sensor 230 detects the user's approach, the first fan 112 is operated, and the suction port of the fixing part 210 ( Air with odor from the toilet (1) is inhaled through 214). The air sucked through the inlet 214 by the first fan 112 passes through the first sterilization unit 120, while bacteria and odors are primarily filtered. After that, the air introduced into the second sterilization unit 130 sterilizes bacteria and decomposes odors by the UV lamp 131.

When the user is separated from the toilet (1) after toileting and the user's departure is detected by the proximity sensor 230, the operation of the first fan 112 is stopped, and the second sterilization unit 130 is a UV lamp ( The operation of the 131) is stopped and the ultrasonic vibrator 132 is operated so that bacteria and odors are vibrated to refine and decompose. Accordingly, air that has passed through the first sterilization unit 120 and the second sterilization unit 130 may be sterilized and deodorized.

After that, the sterilized and deodorized air is discharged to the outside by the second fan 142.

Accordingly, the sterilization and odor removal device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention immediately inhales and deodorizes and sterilizes odors or various germs generated inside the toilet bowl 1, thereby preventing odors and various bacteria from the toilet bowl 1 It can prevent spreading to the outside, that is, the entire toilet. In addition, by using the first sterilization unit 120 and the second sterilization unit 130 to odor or various bacteria, it is possible to maximize the efficiency of deodorization and sterilization. In addition, by not changing the shape of the general toilet (1) and toilet seat (2), it can be easily installed, and the suction unit 200 can be installed on the toilet (1) regardless of the position of the main body (100).

5 is a block diagram illustrating and describing a computing environment 20 including a computing device suitable for use in example embodiments. In the illustrated embodiment, each component may have different functions and capabilities in addition to those described below, and may include additional components in addition to those described below.

The illustrated computing environment 20 includes a computing device 22. In one embodiment, the computing device 22 may be the control unit 150.

The computing device 22 includes at least one processor 24, a computer-readable storage medium 26 and a communication bus 28. The processor 24 may cause the computing device 22 to operate according to the exemplary embodiments mentioned above. For example, the processor 24 may execute one or more programs stored in the computer-readable storage medium 26. The one or more programs may include one or more computer-executable instructions, and the computer-executable instructions, when executed by the processor 24, cause the computing device 22 to perform operations according to an exemplary embodiment. Can be.

Computer-readable storage medium 26 is configured to store computer-executable instructions or program code, program data, and/or other suitable form of information. The program 30 stored in the computer-readable storage medium 26 includes a set of instructions executable by the processor 24. In one embodiment, the computer-readable storage medium 26 includes memory (volatile memory such as random access memory, nonvolatile memory, or a suitable combination thereof), one or more magnetic disk storage devices, optical disk storage devices, flash It may be memory devices, other types of storage media that can be accessed by computing device 22 and store desired information, or a suitable combination thereof.

The communication bus 28 interconnects the various other components of the computing device 22, including the processor 24 and computer readable storage medium 26.

The computing device 22 may also include one or more input/output interfaces 32 and one or more network communication interfaces 36 that provide interfaces for one or more input/output devices 34. The input/output interface 32 and the network communication interface 36 are connected to the communication bus 28. The input/output device 34 may be connected to other components of the computing device 22 through the input/output interface 32. The exemplary input/output device 34 includes a pointing device (such as a mouse or trackpad), a keyboard, a touch input device (such as a touch pad or a touch screen), a voice or sound input device, and various types of sensor devices and/or a photographing device. Input devices and/or output devices such as display devices, printers, speakers, and/or network cards. The exemplary input/output device 34 may be included in the computing device 22 as a component constituting the computing device 22, or be connected to the computing device 22 as a separate device distinct from the computing device 22. May be.

Although the exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that various modifications may be made to the above-described embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. . Therefore, the scope of the present invention is limited to the described embodiments and should not be determined, and should not be determined by the claims to be described later, but also by those equivalents to the claims.

100: main body
101: support
110: coupling part
111: coupling
112: first fan
120: first sterilization unit
130: second sterilization unit
131: UV lamp
132: ultrasonic vibrator
140: exhaust
141: exhaust port
142: second fan
150: control unit
200: suction unit
210: fixed part
211: support member
212: locking member
213: extension member
214: inlet
220: suction pipe
230: proximity sensor

Claims (6)

As a sterilization and odor removal device,
A suction unit detachably installed in the toilet and suctioning contaminated air inside the toilet; And
A coupling part that is combined with the suction part to introduce the contaminated air, a sterilization part that sterilizes bacteria contained in the contaminated air introduced into the coupling part and removes odor, and discharges the air purified by the sterilization part to the outside. It includes a body including an exhaust part,
The suction unit,
A fixing part detachably mounted between the toilet and a toilet seat rotatably mounted on the toilet, and suctioning contaminated air inside the toilet when a first fan located at a portion connected to the intake part is operated; And
One side is rotatably coupled to the fixing portion, the other side is connected to the coupling portion, and includes a suction pipe formed to be stretchable,
The fixing part,
A support member positioned between the toilet and the toilet seat;
A locking member extending from the support member to the inside of the toilet to suck air in the toilet; And
It includes an extension member extending from the support member to the outside of the toilet,
When the locking member and the extension member are bent and extended from the support member, and the support member is positioned between the toilet and the toilet seat, it is formed in a shape that is fitted into the toilet by the locking member and the extension member,
The sterilization unit,
A first sterilization unit including a filter through which contaminated air introduced into the coupling unit passes and filters; And
And a second sterilization unit including a UV lamp that emits ultraviolet rays to sterilize bacteria contained in the filtered air, and an ultrasonic vibrator that vibrates and decomposes the bacteria and odors,
The sterilization and odor removal device,
A proximity sensor that detects a user's approach or departure; And
Further comprising a control unit for operating the coupling unit, the second sterilization unit and the exhaust unit according to the approach signal or the departure signal of the proximity sensor,
The control unit,
When the access signal is input, the contaminated air is introduced into the body through the coupling part and the UV lamp of the second sterilizing part is operated,
When the departure signal is input, the inflow of the contaminated air is stopped, the ultrasonic vibrator of the second sterilization unit is operated, and the second fan located at the portion connected to the exhaust unit is operated to remove the air purified by the sterilization unit to the outside. Disinfectant and odor removal device.
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The main body, sterilization and odor removal device that is movably installed outside the toilet.
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