KR102284132B1 - reverse counting contactless water treatment system using erect ear type flow type sterilizing module - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a water treatment device capable of automatically providing sterilized water to a user using a non-contact sensor. The non-contact water treatment apparatus according to the present invention includes a solenoid valve 200 that blocks or allows the inflow of water from the outside; a sensor unit 100 for detecting an approach of an object within a preset range; Electrolysis of water introduced into the solenoid valve 200 through the (+) electrode and the (-) electrode, including a (+) electrode and a (-) electrode disposed adjacently without a diaphragm for exchanging ions of the electrolyte a sterilizing water generating unit 300 to generate sterilized water; Includes; a control unit 500 for controlling the operations of the solenoid valve 200 and the sterilizing water generating unit 300, and a spraying unit 600 for spraying the sterilizing water generated by the sterilizing water generating unit 300 to the outside; However, when the sensor unit 100 detects the approach of the object, the control unit 500 controls the solenoid valve 200 to be opened to introduce the water, and the sterilizing water generating unit Controls the 300 to generate sterilizing water by electrolyzing the introduced water, and the spraying unit 600 injects the generated sterilizing water to the outside for a first time among a predetermined total time, and the remaining second 2 hours may be controlled to spray water that has not been converted into the sterilizing water to the outside.

Description

{reverse counting contactless water treatment system using erect ear type flow type sterilizing module}

The present invention relates to a water treatment device capable of automatically providing sterilizing water to a user using a non-contact sensor, and more particularly, based on information sensed by the non-contact sensor, generated using a plurality of electrodes without a diaphragm. It relates to a water treatment device capable of providing sterilized water to a user in a mist manner. In particular, the present invention provides a water treatment device for increasing sterilization water conversion efficiency through a flow path type electrolysis sterilization module and, when a user approaches the sterilization faucet, counts a preset time, outputs sterilizing water for a certain period of time, and outputs sterilizing water for the rest of the time It relates to a water treatment device that outputs tap water.

As the transmission and spread of H1N1 H1N1 MERS is occurring all over the world, as a result of the recently announced influenza sample monitoring in Korea, the number of influenza viruses is increasing. We urged caution and first announced that vaccinations were recommended for those subject to vaccination and that thorough personal hygiene management, such as hand washing, should be followed.

According to a recently reported article, water-borne diseases and food poisoning, which are highly contagious in Incheon, are enjoying every year, but the cause has not been found.

These diseases are diseases that show symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and fever due to infection with microorganisms and viruses in the process of ingesting contaminated water and food.

Representative food poisoning bacteria include norovirus and pathogenic E. coli, and the incidence rate is increasing due to changes in climate and environmental factors.

Although there is no clear preventive measure against it, although there are simultaneous outbreaks of infectious diseases caused by bacteria and viruses that occur every year around the world, personal hygiene (hand washing) is the only preventive measure that is expected to have a preventive effect of about 90%.

Tap water used for personal hygiene (handwashing) is generally subjected to pretreatment such as antibacterial/sterilization treatment before it is supplied to each household through a water pipe. there is

In addition, it is known that currently only 60% of domestic tap water is supplied, and therefore 40% of households are receiving groundwater that has not been treated with antibacterial/sterilization.

Accordingly, there is a need for an apparatus and method capable of solving the above problems.

Korean Intellectual Property Office Registered Patent No. 10-1338469

An object of the present invention is to provide a water treatment device capable of automatically providing sterilized water to a user using a non-contact sensor.

Specifically, an object of the present invention is to provide a water treatment device capable of providing sterilizing water generated using a plurality of electrodes of a non-diaphragm to a user in a mist manner based on information sensed by a non-contact sensor.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a water treatment device that increases the efficiency of sterilizing water conversion through a flow path type electrolysis sterilization module.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a water treatment device that, when a user approaches the sterilization faucet, counts a preset time, outputs sterilizing water for a certain period of time, and outputs tap water for the remaining time.

On the other hand, the technical problems to be achieved in the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned are clearly to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below. can be understood

In order to achieve the above object, a non-contact water treatment device according to the present invention includes a solenoid valve 200 that blocks or allows the inflow of water from the outside; a sensor unit 100 for detecting an approach of an object within a preset range; Electrolysis of water introduced into the solenoid valve 200 through the (+) electrode and the (-) electrode, including a (+) electrode and a (-) electrode disposed adjacently without a diaphragm for exchanging ions of the electrolyte a sterilizing water generating unit 300 to generate sterilized water; Includes; a control unit 500 for controlling the operations of the solenoid valve 200 and the sterilizing water generating unit 300, and a spraying unit 600 for spraying the sterilizing water generated by the sterilizing water generating unit 300 to the outside; However, when the sensor unit 100 detects the approach of the object, the control unit 500 controls the solenoid valve 200 to be opened to introduce the water, and the sterilizing water generating unit Controls the 300 to generate sterilizing water by electrolyzing the introduced water, and the spraying unit 600 injects the generated sterilizing water to the outside for a first time among a predetermined total time, and the remaining second 2 hours may be controlled to spray water that has not been converted into the sterilizing water to the outside.

In addition, the inside of the sterilizing water generating unit 300 further includes a flow path 2000 for electrolysis while the introduced water passes, and the flow path 2000 is formed inside the sterilizing water generating unit 300 . It may be arranged at least partially in a curved shape.

In addition, as the introduced water passes through the at least partially curved flow path 2000, it is electrolyzed, thereby increasing the average amount of contact with the (+) electrode and the (-) electrode, thereby increasing the production rate of the sterilizing water. have.

In addition, a display unit for displaying at least one of the predetermined total time, the first time, and the second time is included, wherein the display unit detects that at least one of the total time, the first time, and the second time is exhausted. It can be visually changed and displayed.

In addition, the spraying unit 600 includes: a sterilizing water inlet 620 into which the sterilizing water generated by the sterilizing water generating unit 300 is introduced; a gas inlet 643 for introducing gas from the outside; and a rotation induction unit 630 for mixing the sterilizing water introduced through the sterilizing water inlet 620 and the gas introduced through the gas inlet 643, and injecting the gas mixture liquid to the outside; can do.

In addition, the gas mixture liquid injected to the outside may be discharged with a pulsation phenomenon.

In addition, the sensor unit is a proximity sensor, and the proximity sensor includes a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic type proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. may include

The present invention may provide a water treatment device capable of automatically providing sterilized water to a user using a non-contact sensor.

Specifically, the present invention may provide a water treatment device capable of providing sterilizing water generated using a plurality of electrodes of a non-diaphragm to a user in a mist manner based on information sensed by a non-contact sensor.

In addition, the present invention can save 60 to 70% of water compared to a general faucet by applying a mist water saving nozzle, and can provide an effect of increasing water pressure.

In addition, the present invention prevents contact infection by the faucet handle by using a non-contact infrared sensor, and by using sterile water, there is an effect of blocking the source of infection through the water pipe and sterilizing the user's hand.

In addition, the present invention can provide a water treatment device that increases the efficiency of sterilizing water conversion through a flow path type electrolysis sterilization module.

In addition, the present invention can provide a water treatment device that, when the user approaches the sterilization water faucet, outputs the sterilization water for a predetermined time while counting the preset time, and outputs tap water for the remaining time.

On the other hand, the effects obtainable in the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs from the following description. will be able

1 is a block diagram of a water treatment device for providing sterilized water using a non-contact sensor proposed by the present invention.
2 shows a specific example of a water treatment device for providing sterilization water using a non-contact sensor proposed by the present invention.
3 shows a specific example of a solenoid valve, a sterilizing water generator, a control unit, etc. applied to a water treatment device that provides sterilizing water using a non-contact sensor proposed by the present invention.
4 is a view for explaining a process of generating sterilized water through a water treatment device that provides sterilized water using a non-contact sensor proposed by the present invention.
5 shows an example of a specific aspect of a water treatment device that provides sterilization water using a non-contact sensor proposed by the present invention.
6 shows a specific example of a sensor unit and a spray unit applied to a water treatment device that provides sterilizing water using a non-contact sensor proposed by the present invention.
7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for the water treatment apparatus according to the present invention to provide sterilization water generated using a plurality of electrodes of a non-diaphragm to a user in a mist method based on information sensed by a non-contact sensor.
8 is a view for explaining a structure for spraying sterilizing water in a mist manner in the spraying unit applied to the water treatment apparatus according to the present invention.
9 is a view showing a specific state of the rotation space, rotation induction line, air inlet, etc. included in the structure for spraying the sterilizing water described in FIG. 8 in a mist manner.
10A to 10D show an example of a reverse-count sterilization faucet to which a direct water type flow path type water electrolytic sterilization module is applied in relation to the present invention.
11A to 11C show a specific example to which a flow path type electrolysis sterilization module is applied in relation to the present invention.
12 is a view for explaining an improved effect in the case of applying the flow path type electrolysis sterilization module described in FIGS. 11a to 11c.
13 is a flowchart for explaining a service method of a reverse-count sterilization faucet to which a direct-water type flow path type water electrolytic sterilization module proposed by the present invention is applied.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, one embodiment described below does not unreasonably limit the content of the present invention described in the claims, and it cannot be said that the entire configuration described in the present embodiment is essential as a solution for the present invention.

As described above, tap water used for personal hygiene (hand washing) is generally subjected to pretreatment such as antibacterial/sterilization treatment before it is supplied to each home through a water pipe, but inevitably in the process of being transported through an old water pipe. There is a problem with the proliferation of bacteria.

In addition, it is known that currently only 60% of domestic tap water is supplied, so 40% of households are receiving groundwater that has not been treated with antibacterial/sterilization, which is a problem.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a water treatment device capable of automatically providing sterilizing water to a user using a non-contact sensor.

Specifically, an object of the present invention is to provide a water treatment device capable of providing sterilizing water generated using a plurality of electrodes of a non-diaphragm to a user in a mist manner based on information sensed by a non-contact sensor.

Block diagram of a water treatment device that provides sterilization water using a non-contact sensor

1 is a block diagram of a water treatment device for providing sterilized water using a non-contact sensor proposed by the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the water treatment device 10 proposed by the present invention includes a sensor unit 100 , a solenoid valve 200 , a sterilizing water generating unit 300 , an interface unit 400 , a control unit 500 , and an injection unit. 600 , a control unit 800 , and a power supply unit 700 may be included.

First, the sensor unit 100 is a water treatment device such as the opening/closing state of the water treatment device 10 , the location of the water treatment device 10 , the presence or absence of user contact, the orientation of the water treatment device 10 , and acceleration/deceleration of the water treatment device 10 . By sensing the current state of (10), a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the water treatment device (10) is generated.

For example, the proximity sensor may sense the user's body in proximity to the water treatment device 10 .

In addition, it is also possible to sense whether the power supply unit 700 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 400 is coupled to an external device, and the like.

As described above, the sensor unit 100 may include a proximity sensor 141 .

The proximity sensor detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (eg, proximity touch distance, proximity touch direction, proximity touch speed, proximity touch time, proximity touch position, proximity touch movement state, etc.).

Information corresponding to the sensed proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern may be output on a display unit (not shown).

Although not shown in FIG. 1 , the water treatment device 10 proposed by the present invention may further include a display unit.

The display unit displays (outputs) information processed by the water treatment device 10 .

The display unit includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, 3 It may include at least one of a 3D display.

Some of these displays may be of a transparent type or a light-transmitting type so that the outside can be viewed through them. This may be referred to as a transparent display, and a typical example of the transparent display is a TOLED (Transparant OLED). The rear structure of the display unit may also be configured as a light transmissive structure.

As an example of the sensor unit 100 , a display unit and a sensor for sensing a touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as a 'touch sensor') may be used, and when a mutual layer structure is formed (hereinafter referred to as a 'touch screen') In addition, the display unit may be used as an input device in addition to the output device. The touch sensor may have the form of, for example, a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific part of the display unit or capacitance generated in a specific part of the display unit into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect not only the touched position and area, but also the pressure at the time of the touch.

When there is a touch input to the touch sensor, a corresponding signal(s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal(s) and then transmits corresponding data to the controller 500 . Accordingly, the control unit 500 can know which area of the display unit has been touched, and the like.

In addition, the proximity sensor 141, which is an example of the sensor unit 100, may be disposed in the inner region of the water treatment device 10 covered by the touch screen or near the touch screen. The proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object existing in the vicinity without mechanical contact using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays. Proximity sensors have a longer lifespan than contact sensors and their utility is also high.

Examples of the proximity sensor include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive type proximity sensor, a magnetic type proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. When the touch screen is of a capacitive type, it is configured to detect the proximity of the pointer by a change in an electric field according to the proximity of the pointer. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

That is, the present invention prevents contact infection by the faucet handle using a non-contact infrared sensor, and by using sterile water, it is possible to provide the effect of blocking the source of infection through the water pipe and sterilizing the user's hand.

Next, the solenoid valve 200 may be individually opened or blocked depending on whether current is supplied from the control unit 500 , so that the sterilizing water supply mode by the sterilizing water generating unit 300 may be executed.

In addition, the sterilizing water generating unit 300 includes a plurality of electrodes without a diaphragm.

For example, it may include two (+) electrodes and a (-) electrode of no diaphragm.

However, the content of the present invention is not limited to two electrodes, and when a pair of (+) electrodes and (-) electrodes of a non-diaphragm are included, a larger number of electrodes may be included.

At this time, there is no diaphragm between the at least two electrodes disposed in the sterilizing water generating unit 300, and in a diaphragm-free environment, trace minerals in water and residual chlorine in the raw water serve as an electrolyte, so it is highly efficient depending on the material of the electrode. of electrolytic sterilization water can be obtained.

The process of generating sterilizing water through the sterilizing water generating unit 300 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 4 .

In addition, the interface unit 400 serves as a passage with all external devices and devices connected to the water treatment device (10).

The interface unit 400 provides a structure connected to an external device, receives data from an external device, receives power and transmits it to each component inside the water treatment device 10 , or transmits data inside the water treatment device 10 . to be transmitted to an external device.

For example, wired/wireless headset ports, external charger ports, wired/wireless data ports, memory card ports, ports for connecting devices equipped with identification modules, audio input/output (I/O) ports, A video I/O (Input/Output) port, an earphone port, etc. may be included in the interface unit 400 .

The interface unit is a passage through which power from the cradle is supplied to the water treatment device 10 when the water treatment device 10 is connected to an external cradle, or various command signals input from the cradle by a user to the water treatment It may be a passageway to the device 10 .

Various command signals or the power input from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the water treatment device 10 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

In addition, the control unit 500 controls the operations of the solenoid valve 200 , the sterilizing water generating unit 300 , the power supply unit 700 , and the injecting unit 600 based on the signal detected through the sensor unit 100 . .

The controller 500 generally controls the overall operation of the water treatment device 10 .

The controller 500 may perform a pattern recognition process capable of recognizing a handwriting input or a drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively.

The controller 500 described herein may be implemented in a computer-readable recording medium using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

According to the hardware implementation, the controller 500 is ASICs (application specific integrated circuits), DSPs (digital signal processors), DSPDs (digital signal processing devices), PLDs (programmable logic devices), FPGAs (field programmable gate arrays, processors ( processors), controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and other electrical units for performing other functions may be implemented using at least one.

According to the software implementation, the controller 500 may be implemented as separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more functions and operations described herein. The software code may be implemented as a software application written in a suitable programming language.

In addition, the power supply unit 700 receives external power and internal power under the control of the control unit 500 to supply power required for the operation of each component.

In addition, the injection unit 600 may supply sterilizing water to the user.

In particular, the spraying unit 600 according to the present invention may take a structure that sprays the sterilizing water to the user in the form of mist.

In this way, the spray unit 600 according to the present invention can save 60 to 70% of water compared to a general faucet by applying a mist water saving nozzle, and can provide an effect of increasing water pressure.

The specific structure of the injection unit 600 will be described later with reference to FIG. 6 .

In addition, the control unit 800 generates input data for the user to control the operation of the water treatment device (10).

The control unit 800 may include a keypad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure/capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

In addition, the user control unit 800 according to the present invention may be used to control the supply of hot and cold water.

In addition, the control unit 800 may be used as a configuration in which general tap water is introduced.

The tap water introduced into the control unit 800 may be provided in a different configuration through the control unit 800 .

Finally, the display unit 900 displays (outputs) information processed in the sterilization faucet 10 .

In addition, the display unit 900 according to the present invention supports 2D and 3D display modes.

The display unit 151 according to the present invention includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), It may include at least one of a flexible display and a three-dimensional display (3D display).

Some of these displays may be of a transparent type or a light-transmitting type so that the outside can be viewed through them. This may be referred to as a transparent display, and a typical example of the transparent display is a TOLED (Transparant OLED). The rear structure of the display unit 900 may also be configured as a light transmitting structure.

On the other hand, although not shown, the water treatment device 10 proposed by the present invention may further include a wireless communication unit (not shown) capable of transmitting and receiving data with the outside.

Here, the communication used for the communication technology of the wireless communication unit may include long-distance wireless communication and short-range wireless communication.

The short-distance communication may use at least one of Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), and ZigBee technology.

In addition, long-distance wireless communication is CDMA (code division multiple access), FDMA (frequency division multiple access), TDMA (time division multiple access), OFDMA (orthogonal frequency division multiple access), SC-FDMA (single carrier frequency division multiple access) At least one of the techniques may be used.

A water treatment device that provides sterilization water using a non-contact sensor

Meanwhile, FIG. 2 shows a specific example of a water treatment device that provides sterilizing water using a non-contact sensor proposed by the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2 , an injection unit 600 for discharging sterilizing water to the outside and a sensor unit 100 for detecting that a user is located adjacent to each other are shown on the upper side.

For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the sensor unit 100 applied in the present specification is a proximity sensor, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The spraying unit 600 may supply sterilizing water to the user, and the spraying unit 600 according to the present invention may have a structure in which the sterilizing water is sprayed to the user in the form of mist.

In this way, the spray unit 600 according to the present invention can save 60 to 70% of water compared to a general faucet by applying a mist water saving nozzle, and can provide an effect of increasing water pressure.

In addition, as the proximity sensor according to the present invention, a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive type proximity sensor, a magnetic type proximity sensor, an infrared proximity sensor, etc. may be used. have.

Through such a proximity sensor, the present invention operates the water treatment device 10 in a non-contact manner, thereby preventing contact infection by the faucet handle, and using sterile water to block the source of infection through the water pipe and sterilize the user's hand. can provide

Next, in the middle of FIG. 2 , the solenoid valve 200 , the sterilizing water generating unit 300 , the interface unit 400 , the power supply unit 700 , and the control unit 500 are illustrated.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the control unit 500 is illustrated as being disposed on the surface of the control box in the middle, but the present invention is not limited thereto and the position of the control unit 500 may be changed.

In addition, in the above description, it was assumed that the sensor unit 100 is disposed on the upper end of the spray unit 600 , but the content of the present invention is not limited thereto, and the sensor unit 100 is an intermediate part of the water treatment device 10 . Alternatively, it may be disposed on the lower part.

3 shows a specific example of a solenoid valve, a sterilizing water generating unit, a control unit, etc. applied to a water treatment device that provides sterilizing water using a non-contact sensor proposed by the present invention.

2 and 3 , a solenoid valve 200 is shown.

The solenoid valve 200 may be individually opened or blocked depending on whether current is supplied from the control unit 500 , so that the sterilizing water supply mode by the sterilizing water generating unit 300 may be executed.

In addition, the sterilizing water generating unit 300 generates electrolytic sterilizing water using a plurality of electrodes without a diaphragm.

4 is a view for explaining a process of generating sterilized water through a water treatment device that provides sterilized water using a non-contact sensor proposed by the present invention.

A process of electrolysis of water and generating sterilization water will be described with reference to FIG. 4 .

In general, an ionized water device is called an ionized water generator or a reduced water device, and the ionized water device includes a water purifier and an electrolyzer, so that acidic ionized water and alkaline ionized water are generated by electrolysis.

The alkaline ionized water thus generated is mainly used for beverages, and the acidic ionized water is used as skin care water, disinfection water, or washing water.

However, most of the acidic water produced together in the process of producing alkaline water for drinking is wastewater.

In addition, acidic water generated in a general ionizer for use as sterilization water and washing water has low sterilization power, and acidic water generated in a general alkaline ionizer is ionized water generated in the anode room by electrolyzing general purified water with a pH of about 4.0 ~ Generated between 6.5 and 6.5.

On the other hand, strong acid ionized water is produced in the same process as in a general alkaline water ionizer, but when a diluted salt solution (0.2% or less) is supplied through a metering pump and undergoes an electrolysis process, strong acidic hypochlorous acid water with strong sterilizing power is generated.

In order to produce strong acidic hypochlorous acid water with strong sterilizing power, electrolysis in purified water mixed with a separate solvent (NaCl or HCl, etc.) as described above to produce strong acid or alkaline ionized water. Currently, an ionizer that generates alkaline water and strongly acidic water in the same electrolyzer is being developed, but there is no verification result that it is harmless to the human body when drinking while generating odor to users when using alkaline water after generating strong acidic water.

Referring to FIG. 4 , a (+) pole and a (-) pole exist based on the diaphragm, and in the electrolyte, the anion moves to the (+) pole, and the cation moves to the (-) pole, so that hydrolysis is performed.

In addition, using tap water as an electrolyte, elements classified as anions move to the (+) pole, and elements classified as cations move to the (-) pole.

As a result, acidic ionized water is generated at the (+) pole and output is possible, and at the (-) pole, alkaline ionized water is generated and output is possible.

On the other hand, electrolysis without using a diaphragm is called diaphragm-free electrolysis.

In other words, diaphragm-free electrolysis means electrolysis without using a diaphragm between the (+) electrode and the (-) electrode, and since the electrolysis is performed with a small force, the electrical resistance is small and weaker heat is generated than the diaphragm. .

The diaphragm uses a diaphragm, and it uses a diaphragm to prevent only ions from passing between the (+) electrode and the (-) electrode, but not water.

Diaphragm electrolysis achieves maximum efficiency per unit time compared to diaphragm-free electrolysis, and the reason there is a diaphragm is to map pH to a desired value.

The no diaphragm means that there is no flow of water in both electrodes, so a lot of electrical power is needed, so heat is generated, which means that the electrical resistance is that much.

However, even in the non-diaphragm method, if the operating time is prolonged, the same phenomenon as the diaphragm method may occur.

In the case of the diaphragm method, a small amount of residue is left in the polar chamber on the (-) electrode side, that is, on the side where alkaline ionized water is generated.

If this is continuously concentrated, impurities that can be seen with the naked eye are formed.

In the case of water ionizer, if only one polarity is used, the scale is excessively caught on the surface of the electrode at some point, resulting in a rapid decrease in efficiency. A method of artificially dropping may be adopted.

In the case of electrolysis with fresh water (ie, stored in a certain container), if the polarity of the electrode is changed, the lifespan of the electrode may be affected and the efficiency may be lowered.

A diaphragm does not exist between at least two electrodes disposed in the sterilizing water generating unit 300, and as described in FIG. 4 , in a diaphragm-free environment, trace amounts of minerals and residual chlorine in water in the raw water serve as electrolytes, so the electrode High-efficiency electrolytic sterilization water can be obtained depending on the material of

In addition, the power supply unit 700 provides a function of supplying driving power to each component.

Meanwhile, the interface unit 400 may include a first interface unit 410 , a second interface unit 420 , and a third interface unit 430 .

That is, there is shown a pipe 440 connecting the upper side and the middle part including the injection unit 600 for discharging the sterilizing water to the outside and the sensor unit 100 for detecting that the user is located adjacently, the pipe 440 is shown. ) and the third interface unit 430 may be used to connect the sterilizing water generating unit 300 .

In addition, the second interface unit 420 may be used to connect the solenoid valve 200 and the sterilizing water generating unit 300 .

In addition, the first interface unit 410 may be used to connect the control unit 800 through which water is introduced and the solenoid valve 200 .

In addition, the adjustment unit 800 is shown at the lower end of FIG. 2 .

Through the operation of the control unit 800, the user can control the supply of desired hot water and cold water.

Also, when tap water is introduced through the lower end of the control unit 800 , the introduced tap water may be provided to the solenoid valve 200 through the first interface unit 410 .

On the other hand, Figure 5 shows an example of a specific state of the water treatment apparatus for providing sterilized water using the non-contact sensor proposed by the present invention.

The water treatment device 10 proposed by the present invention includes a sensor unit 100, a solenoid valve 200, a sterilizing water generating unit 300, an interface unit 400, a control unit 500, an injection unit 600, a control unit ( 800) and a power supply unit 700 .

A detailed arrangement of the sensor unit 100 and the injection unit 600 is shown at the upper end of FIG. 5 .

In addition, the arrangement of the solenoid valve 200 , the sterilizing water generating unit 300 , and the control unit 500 is shown in the middle of FIG. 5 .

In addition, the arrangement of the adjusting unit 800 is shown at the bottom of FIG. 5 .

Meanwhile, FIG. 6 shows a specific example of a sensor unit and a spray unit applied to a water treatment device that provides sterilizing water using a non-contact sensor proposed by the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the sensor unit 100 serving as a proximity sensor senses the presence of an adjacent user.

In addition, the spraying unit 600 may supply sterilizing water to the user, and the spraying unit 600 according to the present invention may have a structure for spraying the sterilizing water to the user in the form of mist, as shown in FIG. 6 . have.

In this way, the spray unit 600 according to the present invention can save 60 to 70% of water compared to a general faucet by applying a mist water saving nozzle, and can provide an effect of increasing water pressure.

Hereinafter, based on the configuration of FIGS. 1 to 6 described above, based on the information sensed by the non-contact sensor 100 by the water treatment device 10 according to the present invention with reference to FIG. 7 , a plurality of electrodes of a non-diaphragm A method of providing the sterilized water generated using the mist method to the user will be described in detail.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the sensor unit 100 senses that the user is adjacent within a preset distance ( S100 ).

Typically, a proximity sensor may be used as the sensor unit 100 to detect the user's proximity.

Thereafter, the sensed information is transmitted to the control unit 500 , and a step S200 of opening the solenoid valve 200 according to the control of the control unit 500 is performed.

In response to the opening of the solenoid valve 200 , a step S300 of introducing raw water into the solenoid valve 200 through the control unit 800 is performed.

In addition, the raw water introduced into the solenoid valve 200 is provided to the sterilizing water generating unit 300 ( S400 ).

At least one pair of (+) and (-) electrodes of the non-diaphragm existing in the sterilizing water generating unit 300 electrolyze the raw water supplied to the sterilizing water generating unit 300 to generate sterilizing water (S500). .

In addition, the generated sterilizing water is delivered to the spraying unit 600 along the pipe 440 (S600), and eventually, the spraying unit 600 sprays the sterilizing water through the mist nozzle (S700).

When there is a predetermined time, the spraying of the sterilizing water by the spraying unit 600 may be automatically stopped after spraying for the time according to the control of the controller 500 .

Structure for spraying sterilizing water in the mist method from the spraying part

On the other hand, in the present invention, in spraying the sterilizing water from the spraying unit 600, the sterilizing water is sprayed in the form of a mist, sprayed more powerfully than the conventional method, and accompanied by a pulsation phenomenon through combination with the gas. We would like to propose a structure that can be sprayed to the outside.

8 is a view for explaining a structure for spraying sterilizing water in a mist manner in the spraying unit applied to the water treatment apparatus according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8 , only the structure of the injection unit 600 proposed in the present invention is enlarged.

As shown in (b), the injection unit 800 of FIG. 8 includes an outer housing 610 , a sterilizing water inlet 620 , and a rotation induction unit 630 .

First, the outer housing 610 serves to fix the injection unit 800 to the water treatment device proposed by the present invention, and at least a portion of the outer housing 610 is prevented from introducing gas such as air from the outside. It may be provided with at least one air inlet for.

In addition, the sterilizing water inlet 620 provides a function of receiving the sterilizing water generated by the sterilizing water generating unit 300 and supplying the sterilizing water to the rotation inducing unit 630 .

In addition, the rotation induction unit 630 sprays the sterilizing water received from the sterilizing water inlet 620 in the form of mist, sprays more powerfully than the conventional method, and accompanies the pulsation phenomenon through combination with the gas. sprayed outside.

Referring to FIG. 8A , the sterilizing water generated by the sterilizing water generating unit 300 is introduced through the first space 641 of the sterilizing water inlet 620 .

In addition, the introduced sterilizing water falls into the middle second region 644 in which the sterilizing water inlet 620 and the rotation induction unit 630 are coupled.

In this case, the second region 644 includes a line for inducing rotation in the direction of the third region 645 and the fourth region 646 .

9 shows a detailed view of the rotation space, ribs, rotation induction line, air inlet, etc. included in the structure for spraying the sterilizing water described in FIG. 8 in a mist manner.

Referring to FIG. 9 , lines 644a and 644b formed to induce rotation in the direction of the third region 645 and the fourth region 646 are formed in the second region 644 .

That is, in the second region 644 , a plurality of lines 644a are configured to form a step difference in order to induce rotation in the direction of the third region 645 .

In addition, in the second region 644 , a plurality of lines 644b are formed to form a step difference in order to induce rotation in the direction of the fourth region 646 .

The sterilizing water that has fallen into the second region 644 in the middle where the sterilizing water inlet 620 and the rotation induction unit 630 are coupled moves along the lines 644a and 644b formed to induce rotation, and self-rotation is induced. , through the rotation generated here, the sterilizing water can be sprayed in a mist state.

Returning to FIG. 8 again, the sterilizing water that has fallen into the second region 644 is eventually moved to the third region 645 and the fourth region 646 and falls down. At this time, the third region 645 and the third region 645 A rotation space for inducing additional rotation is configured in the 4 region 646 .

Referring to FIG. 9 , the third region 645 has a shape in which the conduit becomes narrower as it goes down in the vertical direction, and has a rotational structure such that the sterilizing water goes down while rotating.

Similarly, the fourth region 646 has a shape in which the conduit becomes narrower as it goes down in the vertical direction, and has a rotation structure such that the sterilizing water goes down to the bottom while rotating.

As a result, rotation is primarily induced while the sterilizing water moves along the lines 644a and 644b formed to induce rotation, and the rotational space in which the conduit formed in the third region 645 and the fourth region 646 is narrowed. As it passes through, rotation is induced secondarily.

The sterilizing water induced in this way is sprayed to the outside in the form of mist through a narrow pipe at the ends of the third region 645 and the fourth region 646 .

That is, the sterilizing water is sprayed to the outside in the form of mist through the fifth region 642 of FIG. 8 .

At this time, the sprayed sterilizing water includes a double rotation and is sprayed through a narrower pipe shape, so it has a higher output than the existing output and is ejected to the outside.

In addition, in the present invention, in order to maximize the sterilization effect of the sprayed sterilizing water, a gas and liquid mixture including a pulsation phenomenon may be sprayed.

Referring to FIG. 8 , the injection unit 600 according to the present invention may include a sixth space 643 through which a gas such as air may be introduced from the outside.

Here, the sixth space 643 is implemented in the form of a rotation pipe to induce rotation of the gas that is introduced rather than simply a linear inflow space.

In addition, the sixth space 643 may be implemented in plurality instead of one.

Referring to FIG. 9 , the sixth space 643 into which the gas is introduced is implemented in two as a first inlet 643a and a second inlet 643b.

However, the content of the present invention is not limited thereto, and a larger number of gas inlets may be implemented, and only one gas inlet may be used.

In addition, the first inlet 643a and the second inlet 643b of FIG. 9 are implemented in the form of a pipe that rotates so that the gas introduced therein can be rotated.

The gas introduced into the first inlet 643a and the second inlet 643b is mixed with the sterilizing water rotating in the second region 644 of FIG. 8 , and the mixed gas and the sterilizing water are mixed in the third region 645 ) and the passage formed in the fourth region 646 is secondarily induced while passing through the narrow rotational space.

The gas and liquid mixture induced to rotate is sprayed to the outside in the form of mist through the fifth region 642 while accompanying a pulsation phenomenon.

In the present invention, the pulsation phenomenon is a phenomenon in which the pressure and discharge amount of the liquid periodically fluctuate in a flow of liquid without free water surface, which causes periodic vibration.

Although there are various causes of such a pulsation phenomenon, it is known that it occurs when the discharge pipe of the pipe is long and there is a part in which air such as an air pocket is trapped inside the pipe.

The pulsation phenomenon is a factor that inhibits the smooth flow of fluid in the pipe. In general, methods for preventing the pulsation phenomenon such as removing air from the pipe or adjusting the cross-sectional area, flow rate, and flow rate of the pipe are being studied, but this The present invention proposes a method for maximizing the sterilization effect of sterilizing water sprayed through the vibration generated by the pulsation phenomenon and the amount of impact applied.

Therefore, if the structure proposed in the present invention is used, efficient mist generation is possible through the double rotation structure, and powerful mist ejection is possible through the narrow pipe shape and the double rotation structure, and the sterilization water accompanying the pulsation phenomenon By ejecting, the sterilization effect can be maximized.

Reverse-count sterilization faucet with direct water type flow path type water electrolytic sterilization module

In the present invention, it is intended to further propose a reverse-count sterilization faucet 10 to which a direct water type flow path type water electrolytic sterilization module is applied.

10A to 10D show an example of a reverse-count sterilization faucet to which a direct water type flow path type water electrolytic sterilization module is applied in relation to the present invention.

First, referring to FIG. 10A , the sensor unit 100 is disposed on the upper end of the injection unit 600 , and a user approaching the sterilization faucet 10 within a predetermined distance can be sensed.

Also, unlike the above-described embodiment, both the sterilizing water generating unit 300 and the solenoid valve 200 may be inserted and disposed in the housing 1100 of the sterilizing faucet 10 .

Referring to FIG. 10A , the sterilizing water generating unit 300 is disposed therein, and one end is connected to the first connecting member 1000 for connecting to the spraying unit 600 , and the other end is connected to the solenoid valve 200 . It is connected to a second connecting member 1200 for

An example of the overall external structure inserted into the housing 1100 is shown in the right drawing of FIG. 10A .

Also, referring to FIG. 10B , the display unit 900 displays information on the upper end of the housing 1100 .

Representatively, when the user designates the time for which the sterilization water and tap water are output, it is possible to visually display the remaining time to the user while counting the corresponding time in reverse.

In addition, a portion of the sensor unit 100 inserted into the housing 1100 is exposed at the upper end of the injection unit 600 .

Referring to FIGS. 10C and 10D , specific shapes of the housing 1100 , the sensor unit 100 , the spray unit 600 , and the display unit 900 are illustrated.

In addition, in the present invention, in relation to the sterilizing water generating unit 300 shown in FIG. 10A , a flow path type electrolysis sterilization module 300 to which a flow path is applied is used.

11A to 11C show a specific example to which a flow path type electrolysis sterilization module is applied in relation to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 11A , tap water introduced through the second connection member 1200 is converted into sterilizing water while passing through the sterilization module 300 and is output to the spray unit 600 through the first connection member 1000. , In the case of applying the tortuous flow path 2000 for transferring a fluid such as tap water therein, the efficiency of generating sterilizing water can be increased.

Referring to FIG. 11B , a specific shape of the tortuous flow path 2000 inserted into the sterilizing water generating unit 300 is illustrated.

Also, referring to FIG. 11C , an example of the tortuous flow path 2000 inserted into the sterilizing water generating unit 300 as viewed from the other side is shown.

In the past, the flow path (2000) proposed by the present invention was not applied, but a non-channel type electrolytic sterilization module was applied. As can be seen from the above, there was a problem that the stagnant area due to the vortex was relatively wide in the corner of the rectangle.

In addition, in the method that does not use the existing flow path, assuming that the acquisition speed is constant, there is 32% of the total amount of eddy water that does not exchange, and the speed of the inlet/outlet part is 4.1 times faster than that of the middle part, and the internal pressure is increased. There were also concerns about the deformation of the electrolyzer due to the large amount of stagnant water remaining in the electrolyzer, and there was also a problem that an additional flow path or equivalent circulation structure was needed.

Therefore, in the present invention, the meandering flow path structure 2000 according to FIGS. 11A to 11C is applied.

When the flow path structure 2000 according to the present invention is applied, as a flow analysis result of the flow path type electrolytic sterilization module, it can be seen that the amount of contact with the electrode is 87 or more, assuming that the amount obtained is 100, and the non-flow type electrolytic cell and In comparison, the conversion efficiency of sterilizing water for general water is expected to be higher than 30%.

In addition, the speed of the inlet/outlet part is 3.2 times faster than that of the flow path part and is proportional to the cross-sectional area, and assuming that the part that does not sufficiently contact the electrode is 80% or less of the average contact amount, the amount is about 13% of the total amount obtained, Its concentration is estimated to be significantly higher than that of the non-channel model when considering the contact time.

On the other hand, Figure 12 is a view for explaining the improved effect in the case of applying the flow path type electrolysis sterilization module described in Figures 11a to 11c.

Referring to FIG. 12, assuming that the available amount is 100, it can be seen that the amount of contact with the electrode is 87 or more, and the conversion efficiency of normal water to sterilizing water is increased by 30% or more compared to the model without the previous flow path.

In addition, the speed of the inlet/outlet part is 3.2 times faster than that of the flow path part and is proportional to the cross-sectional area, and assuming that the part that does not sufficiently contact the electrode is 80% or less of the average contact amount, the amount is about 13% of the total amount obtained. It was experimentally confirmed that the concentration was significantly higher than that of the model without the flow path when the contact time was considered.

direct type Reverse count with flow-type water electrolytic sterilization module sterilization faucet service method

13 is a flowchart for explaining a service method of a reverse-count sterilization faucet to which a direct-water flow path type water electrolytic sterilization module proposed by the present invention is applied.

Referring to FIG. 13 , first, a standby mode step ( S810 ) in which the display unit 900 displays a preset time is performed.

For example, when a water-out time of 30 seconds is set, a time guide for this may be displayed on the display unit 900 .

In addition, the display unit 900 may blink at regular time intervals to notify the user that the current standby mode state is present.

Next, the infrared proximity sensor 100 detects that the user approaches the sterilization faucet (S820) proceeds.

That is, when the user approaches within a predetermined distance from the sterilization faucet 10 , the infrared proximity sensor 100 detects this and transmits the sensed signal to the control unit 500 .

After step S820, the control unit 500 turns on the solenoid valve 200 (S830), and controls the tap water to flow into the sterilizing water generating unit 300 through the lower connection member 1200. (S840).

Correspondingly, the sterilizing water generating unit 300 generates sterilizing water using tap water (S850), and the control unit 500 counts the preset time while the sterilizing water is injected through the spraying unit 600 for the first time (S850). It is controlled to be output (S860).

For example, when the first time of 30 seconds, which is a total set time, is set to 25 seconds, the sterilizing water is output through the injection unit 600 while counting 25 seconds backwards.

Thereafter, when the first time has elapsed, the controller 500 controls so that tap water is output for the remaining second time (S870).

That is, step S870 is a step of washing the sterilizing water residue remaining on the body part washed with the sterilizing water through tap water.

For example, when the second time of 30 seconds, which is a total set time, is set to 5 seconds, tap water is output through the spraying unit 600 while counting backwards for 5 seconds after the sterilizing water spraying is finished.

Thereafter, when a preset time elapses or a user is not detected through the infrared proximity sensor 100 , the controller 500 turns off the solenoid valve and turns off the operation of the sterilizing water generator 300 . (OFF) (S880).

The Ministry of Health and Welfare (Disease Control Headquarters) recently promoted a 30-second hand washing campaign nationwide to prevent the occurrence of various infectious diseases (food poisoning, hand, foot, mouth, and eye diseases) due to the rapid rise in temperature during the summer, which came earlier than usual. The proposed present invention can support a user to conveniently perform hand washing in accordance with such an exercise.

In the end, the core function of a 30-second reverse count sterilization faucet to which the direct-water type electrolysis sterilization module according to the present invention is applied, provides a non-contact hypochlorous acid (HOCL) sterilization water production and spray function for preventing contact infection, It is possible to provide a function of providing time information for the purpose of promoting “second hand washing” for health promotion.

In addition, according to the present invention, under the conditions of the sterilization water flow rate, it is possible to produce 600 ml or more of sterilized water per minute, and under the conditions of the sterilization water concentration, there is an advantage in that it is possible to produce 1.00 ppm or more of residual chlorine in tap water (within 0.4 ppm) reaction sterilization water.

Effects according to the present invention

When the above-described configuration of the present invention is applied, the present invention may provide a water treatment device capable of automatically providing sterilizing water to a user using a non-contact sensor.

Specifically, the present invention may provide a water treatment device capable of providing sterilizing water generated using a plurality of electrodes of a non-diaphragm to a user in a mist manner based on information sensed by a non-contact sensor.

In addition, the present invention can save 60 to 70% of water compared to a general faucet by applying a mist water saving nozzle, and can provide an effect of increasing water pressure.

In addition, the present invention prevents contact infection by the faucet handle by using a non-contact infrared sensor, and by using sterile water, there is an effect of blocking the source of infection through the water pipe and sterilizing the user's hand.

In addition, the present invention can provide a water treatment device that increases the efficiency of sterilizing water conversion through a flow path type electrolysis sterilization module.

In addition, the present invention can provide a water treatment device that, when the user approaches the sterilization water faucet, outputs the sterilization water for a predetermined time while counting the preset time, and outputs tap water for the remaining time.

The detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention disclosed as described above is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make and practice the present invention. Although the above has been described with reference to preferred embodiments of the present invention, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes can be made to the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, those skilled in the art can use each configuration described in the above-described embodiments in a way in combination with each other. Accordingly, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit and essential characteristics. Accordingly, the above detailed description should not be construed as restrictive in all respects but as exemplary. The scope of the present invention should be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all modifications within the equivalent scope of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention. The present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein. In addition, claims that are not explicitly cited in the claims may be combined to form an embodiment, or may be included as new claims by amendment after filing.

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a solenoid valve 200 that blocks or allows the inflow of water from the outside;
a sensor unit 100 for detecting an approach of an object within a preset range;
Electrolysis of water introduced into the solenoid valve 200 through the (+) electrode and the (-) electrode, including a (+) electrode and a (-) electrode disposed adjacently without a diaphragm for exchanging ions of the electrolyte a sterilizing water generating unit 300 to generate sterilized water;
a control unit 500 for controlling the operations of the solenoid valve 200 and the sterilizing water generating unit 300; and
Including; but, including;
When the sensor unit 100 detects the approach of the object,
The control unit 500 controls the solenoid valve 200 to be opened to introduce the water,
Controls the sterilizing water generating unit 300 to generate sterilizing water by electrolyzing the introduced water,
The spraying unit 600 controls to spray the generated sterilizing water to the outside for a first time among the predetermined total time, and to spray the water that has not been converted into the sterilizing water to the outside for the remaining second time,

The inside of the sterilizing water generating unit 300 further includes a flow path 2000 for electrolysis as the introduced water passes,
The flow path 2000 is disposed in at least a partially curved shape inside the sterilizing water generating unit 300 ,
The flow path 2000 is formed in the form of a plurality of N rows connected in parallel in the at least partially curved shape,
The (+) electrode and the (-) electrode are continuously arranged along at least a partly curved flow path 2000 of the plurality of N columns,
As compared with a straight flow path, the time for electrolysis of the at least partially curved flow path 2000 of the plurality of N-rows is increased as the inflow water passes, so that the water and the (+) electrode and the (-) electrode The average amount of contact between the liver increases to increase the production rate of the sterilizing water,

a display unit for displaying at least one of the predetermined total time, the first time, and the second time;
The display unit visually changes and displays that at least one of the total time, the first time, and the second time is exhausted,

The injection unit 600,
a sterilizing water inlet 620 into which the sterilizing water generated by the sterilizing water generating unit 300 is introduced;
a gas inlet 643 for introducing gas from the outside; and
The sterilizing water introduced through the sterilizing water inlet 620 and the gas introduced through the gas inlet 643 are mixed, and the rotational induction unit 630 for spraying the gas mixture liquid to the outside; and ,

The non-contact water treatment apparatus, characterized in that the gas mixture liquid injected to the outside is discharged with a pulsation phenomenon.
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The sensor unit is a proximity sensor,
The proximity sensor is
A non-contact type water treatment device comprising a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive type proximity sensor, a magnetic type proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor.

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