KR102301313B1 - Automatic sterilization device for microbial storage container - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic sterilization device for a microbial storage container, which automatically sterilize the inside of the microbial storage container using UVC ultraviolet rays, and protects the user's safety by preventing a user from being exposed to the UVC ultraviolet rays. The automatic sterilization device for the microbial storage container comprises: an enclosure; and a sterilization unit accommodated in the enclosure, including a plurality of sterilization chambers in which the microbial storage container is accommodated at regular intervals, and including a UVC lamp each installed in the sterilization chamber and sterilizing the microbial storage container.

Description

Automatic sterilization device for microbial storage container {AUTOMATIC STERILIZATION DEVICE FOR MICROBIAL STORAGE CONTAINER}

The present invention relates to an automatic sterilization apparatus for a microorganism storage container, and more particularly, to an automatic sterilization apparatus for a microorganism storage container that can automatically sterilize the inside of the microorganism storage container using UVC ultraviolet rays and protect the safety of the user. .

Generally, a sterilization process involves exposing an article to be sterilized to a sterile medium capable of killing bacterial microorganisms.

This process is usually done in a sterilization chamber.

The article to be sterilized is often transferred to a sterilization chamber in a sterilization container where the article is sterilized and then stored in its sterilized state. In some cases, the article is only sterilized, but likewise is often delivered into a container.

The container is generally permeable to the sterilizing medium, so that the sterilizing medium may enter during the sterilization process.

The sterilizing medium may be a sterilizing gas or vapor (eg, hydrogen peroxide vapor) released by a sterilizing source disposed within or delivered into the sterilizing vessel. As used hereinafter, the terms 'gas' and 'vapor' are used interchangeably.

Such gas-permeable containers include, for example, pouches of gas-permeable material or rigid trays encased in gas-permeable wrap. In fact, the sterilization container may be configured as a sealed rigid container having a port for delivering the sterilizing agent after the container is sealed.

However, in all of the above-described examples, the sterile container prevents the entry of microorganisms into the container to maintain the sterile state of the articles therein.

Typically, such a container is disposed within a sterilization chamber, and the sterilization process takes place within the chamber. However, the construction of the sterilization chamber can be expensive.

Also, the transport of sterilizing gas into and out of the vessel can be a challenge when simply placed within the chamber. For some applications, such as in clinics and dental clinics, there is a need for a simple, inexpensive and highly effective sterilization system.

Traditional chamber substrate chemical vapor sterilization systems are very effective in sterilizing these users' instruments, but the cost can be prohibitive. Currently, many of these users use liquid chemical sterilizers instead of chemical steam sterilizers, especially for those appliances that cannot withstand the high heat of pressure cookers.

Unexamined Patent Publication No. 10-2018-0097936

The present invention has been devised to solve the problems of the prior art, and can protect the safety of the user by automatically sterilizing the inside of the microorganism storage container using UVC ultraviolet rays, and preventing the user from being exposed to UVC ultraviolet rays. An object of the present invention is to provide an automatic sterilization device for microorganism storage containers.

An automatic sterilization apparatus for a microorganism storage container according to the present invention comprises: a housing; a sterilization unit which is accommodated in the housing and has a plurality of sterilization chambers in which the microorganism storage containers are accommodated at regular intervals, is installed in the sterilization chambers, respectively, and includes a UVC lamp for sterilizing the microorganism storage containers; and a support part that is vertically installed on the bottom surface of the sterilization chamber, respectively, a support piece for supporting the microorganism storage container is formed on the circumferential surface, and the UVC lamp is coupled to the upper side; It is supported on the support piece in an inverted state, and the UVC lamp passes through the inlet formed in the microorganism storage container and is located in the inner space of the microorganism storage container, is respectively installed on the bottom surface of the sterilization room, and is installed in the microorganism storage container. a moving cylinder for reciprocating the microorganism storage container in a horizontal direction so that one inner wall and the other wall are repeatedly close to the UVC lamp; And a vibration generating unit comprising a coil spring respectively installed on one inner wall and the other wall of the sterilization chamber, and a vibration generating plate coupled to the coil spring and collided with the microorganism storage container moved by the moving cylinder; include

And, the housing is formed of a waterproof material and can be installed outdoors.

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And, each horizontally installed on the inner wall surface of the sterilization room, a support piece for supporting the microorganism storage container is formed on the circumferential surface, and further comprising a support portion to which the UVC lamp is coupled to the side, the microorganism storage container is inverted It is supported on the support in a state, and the UVC lamp passes through an inlet formed in the microorganism storage container and is positioned in the inner space of the microorganism storage container.

In addition, it further includes a bellows-type security door disposed on one side and the other side of the doorway of the enclosure, respectively, for opening and closing the doorway by a folding operation.

And, in the sterilization chamber, the entrance to which the microorganism storage container enters and exits is opened and closed by a door, and micro sensors for detecting whether the door is opened or closed are installed in the door, respectively, and the door is closed based on the signal of the micro sensor It further includes a control unit for applying power to the power module electrically connected to the corresponding UVC lamp when the door is opened, and for cutting off the applied power to the power module electrically connected to the corresponding UVC lamp when the door is opened.

In addition, it protects the outer surface of the UVC lamp, and further includes a protective tube formed of a quartz material to transmit UVC wavelength.

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The microorganism storage container automatic sterilization apparatus according to the present invention has the effect of automatically sterilizing the inside of the microorganism storage container using UVC ultraviolet rays, and preventing the user from being exposed to UVC ultraviolet rays to protect the user's safety.

1 is a front view showing an automatic sterilization apparatus for a microorganism storage container according to the present invention.
Figure 2 is a front view showing a UVC lamp and a protective tube applied to the microorganism storage container automatic sterilization apparatus according to the present invention.
3 is a plan view showing an automatic sterilization apparatus for a microorganism storage container according to the present invention.
Figure 4 is a front view showing a closed state of the security door applied to the microorganism storage container automatic sterilization apparatus according to the present invention.
5 is a block diagram showing a connection state of a micro sensor, a power module, a UVC lamp, and a control unit applied to the automatic sterilization apparatus for a microorganism storage container according to the present invention.
6 is a front view showing an example in which a moving cylinder and a vibration generating unit are applied to the automatic sterilizing apparatus for storing microorganisms according to the present invention.
Figure 7 is a view showing another embodiment of the microorganism storage container automatic sterilization apparatus according to the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention and methods of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction 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 these embodiments allow the disclosure of the present invention to be complete, and common knowledge in the art to which the present invention pertains It is provided to fully inform those who have the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those of ordinary skill in the art can easily carry out the present invention. However, the present invention may be embodied in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Throughout the specification, like reference numerals are assigned to similar parts.

1 is a front view showing an automatic sterilizing apparatus for a microorganism storage container according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view showing a UVC lamp and a protective tube applied to the automatic sterilizing apparatus for a microorganism storage container according to the present invention, and FIG. It is a plan view showing an automatic sterilization apparatus for a microorganism storage container according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a front view showing a closed state of the security door applied to the automatic sterilization apparatus for a microorganism storage container according to the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a microorganism storage container according to the present invention. It is a block diagram showing the connection state of the micro sensor, the power module, the UVC lamp, and the control unit applied to the automatic sterilizer.

The automatic sterilization apparatus 1 for a microorganism storage container according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a housing 10 and a sterilization unit 20 .

The enclosure 10 may be formed in a box shape with an entrance and an empty space formed therein.

The housing 10 may be installed indoors or outdoors.

When the housing 10 is installed outdoors, it may be formed of a waterproof material so as not to get wet by rain or snow, or may be covered with a waterproof cover 13 .

A support leg 12 is installed at each corner portion of the bottom surface of the housing 10 .

By separating the housing 10 from the ground by a predetermined distance due to the support legs 12, it is possible to protect the housing 10 from rainwater or various foreign substances.

At one side and the other side of the entrance of the enclosure 10, the bellows-type security doors 11a and 11b for opening and closing the entrance and exit by a folding operation are installed, respectively.

The security door 11a located on the right is responsible for opening and closing from the center of the entrance hole of the housing 10 to the right, and the security door 11b located on the left is responsible for opening and closing from the center of the entrance hole of the housing 10 to the left. do.

The security doors 11a and 11b may each have a ring through which a lock passes at the ends that abut each other when the entrance and exit holes are closed.

Therefore, when not sterilizing the microorganism storage container 2 through the automatic sterilization device 1 for the microorganism storage container according to an embodiment of the present invention, lock the security doors 11a and 11b to limit the use of the enclosure ( 10) and it is preferable to protect the sterilization unit 20 .

The sterilization unit 20 is configured to sterilize the microorganism storage container (2).

A plurality of sterilization chambers 21 are formed in the sterilization unit 20, which are partitioned by the partition wall 21a and accommodate the microorganism storage container 2 .

The sterilization unit 20 is seated on the upper surface of the table T that is accommodated in the inner space of the housing 10 .

The front of the sterilization chamber 21 is formed with an entrance through which the microorganism storage container (2) enters and exits.

The entrances and exits are respectively opened and closed by the door 211 .

The door 211 may be coupled to the partition wall 21a through a hinge.

The door 211 may be formed of a transparent material so that an administrator can visually check the operating state of the UVC lamp 22 located in the sterilization room 21 or the sterilization process of the microorganism storage container 2 .

The door 211 is provided with a micro sensor 40, respectively.

The micro sensor 40 detects whether the door 211 is opened or closed and transmits it to the controller 80 to be described later.

In this case, the microorganism storage container 2 may have a barrel structure in which an inlet 2a is formed in the center of the upper surface and an empty space in which the microorganisms are accommodated is formed.

On the bottom surface of the sterilization chamber 21, the support parts 30 are vertically installed.

The support part 30 may be formed in a bar shape having a predetermined length and thickness.

A support piece 31 is formed on the circumferential surface of the support part 30 .

The support piece 31 may protrude from the support part 30 to support the microorganism storage container 2 .

At this time, the microorganism storage container (2) is supported on the support piece (31) in a state inverted up and down.

When the microorganism storage container (2) is supported on the support piece (31), a part of the support part (30) passes through the inlet (2a) of the microorganism storage container (2) and is located in the inner space of the microorganism storage container (2).

The sterilization unit 20 includes a UVC lamp 22 disposed in the sterilization chamber 21 to sterilize the microorganism storage container 2 , respectively.

At this time, in the table (T), the power module 50 for controlling the operation of the UVC lamp 22, the push button (B) and the operation indicator lamp (R) for displaying the operation state of the UVC lamp 22, respectively can be provided.

At this time, the power module 50, the push button (B), and the operation indicator lamp (R) may be applied in the same number as the UVC lamp (22).

The UVC lamp 22 is coupled to the upper end of the support part 30 to sterilize the microorganism storage container 2 in the central portion of the inner space of the microorganism storage container 2 .

The UVC lamp 22 can completely sterilize the microorganism storage container 2 using UVC. Specifically, the most powerful sterilization method among sterilization methods using ultraviolet light is a safe sterilization method using UVC.

All microorganisms contain nucleic acids (DNA and RNA-transcribed) that contain the genetic information of cells, but ultraviolet light interferes with the binding of adenine and thymine, thereby disrupting reproduction. Due to this, it has the ability to kill almost all kinds of bacteria and viruses, and it is in the spotlight because it kills harmful bacteria and viruses in a very short time, and it is especially easy to sterilize air and water.

Viruses do not have cell membranes, but because they have DNA and RNA, they can also completely kill viruses by the same effect.

This UVC lamp 22 can generate a wavelength of 100 to 280 mm, and can be applied as a CCL type product capable of 360-degree sterilization.

In addition, the microorganism storage container automatic sterilizer 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a protective tube 23 for protecting the UVC lamp 22 .

The protective tube 23 may be coupled to the UVC lamp 22 to be covered.

The protective tube 23 may be formed of a quartz material to transmit the UVC wavelength of the UVC lamp 22 .

While protecting the UVC lamp 22 through the protective tube 23 , it is possible to efficiently transmit the UVC wavelength generated from the UVC lamp 22 to the microorganism storage container 2 .

On the other hand, when the door 211 is closed in response to the signal of the micro sensor 40 , the control unit 80 allows power to be applied to the power module 50 electrically connected to the UVC lamp 22 , and the door 211 is opened. In this case, the power applied to the power module 50 electrically connected to the corresponding UVC lamp 22 is cut off.

Therefore, the UVC lamp 22 is operated only when the push button B is pressed in the closed state of the door 211 to sterilize the microorganism storage container 2, and in the state in which the door 211 is opened, the UVC lamp 22 is operated. Even if the push button (B) is pressed because power is not applied to the power module 50, the UVC lamp 22 does not operate.

Next, a method of using the automatic sterilizing apparatus 1 for storing microorganisms according to an embodiment of the present invention described above will be described.

First, the door 211 is opened, and then the microorganism storage container 2 is inverted up and down to support the support piece 31 .

In this case, the UVC lamp 22 is located in the inner space through the inlet (2a) of the microorganism storage container (2).

At this time, when the door 211 is opened, the UVC lamp 22 and the power module 50 are electrically short-circuited.

Thereafter, when the door 211 is closed, the micro sensor 40 transmits a closing signal to the control unit, so that power is applied to the power module 50 .

Thereafter, when the push button (B) is pressed, the operation indicator lamp (R) emits light in red, and the UVC lamp (22) is operated to sterilize the microorganism storage container (2).

Then, when the sterilization operation of the microorganism storage container 2 through the UVC lamp 22 is completed as a preset time elapses, the operation indicator lamp emits green light.

Therefore, it is enough to open the door 211 and take out the microorganism storage container 2 .

At this time, when the door 211 is opened, the power applied to the power module 50 is cut off, so that the operation of the UVC lamp 22 is automatically stopped.

Next, the moving cylinder 60 and the vibration generating unit 70 applied to the automatic sterilization apparatus for storing microorganisms according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 6 .

6 is a front view illustrating an example in which a moving cylinder and a vibration generating unit are applied to the automatic sterilizing apparatus for storing microorganisms according to the present invention.

The movable cylinder 60 is installed on the bottom surface of the sterilization chamber 21, respectively.

The movable cylinder 60 may be applied as one and disposed on one side of the support part 30 , or may be applied as two and disposed on one side and the other side of the support part 30 , respectively.

The drawing shows an example in which two movable cylinders 60 are applied.

The movable cylinder 60 may be formed as a linear cylinder or a rodless cylinder.

One side and the other side of the inlet (2a) of the microorganism storage container (2) are seated on the piston of the moving cylinder (60), respectively.

When the piston of the moving cylinder 60 reciprocates in the left and right directions, the inner wall and the other wall of the microorganism storage container 2 repeatedly come close to the UVC lamp 22, so that the UVC wavelength is the microorganism storage container (2) It can act more effectively to improve the sterilization effect.

The vibration generating unit 70 generates vibration in the microorganism storage container 2 while the microorganism storage container 2 is moved by the moving cylinder 60 to generate dust, foreign substances, etc. present in the microorganism storage container 2 . configuration to remove

To this end, the vibration generating unit 70 is coupled to a coil spring 71 installed on one inner wall and the other wall of the sterilization chamber 21, respectively, and the coil spring 71 to vibrate opposite to the outer surface of the microorganism storage container. A generator plate 72 may be included.

That is, when the microorganism storage container 2 is moved to the right by the moving cylinder 60 based on FIG. 6 , the vibration generating unit 70 located on the right is pushed and the coil spring 71 is compressed.

And, when the microorganism storage container 2 is moved to the left by the moving cylinder 60, the vibration generating unit 70 located on the right side hits the right side of the microorganism storage container 2 by the expansion of the coil spring 71. to generate vibration.

Then, when the microorganism storage container 2 is moved to the left by the moving cylinder 60 , the vibration generating unit 70 located on the left is pushed and the coil spring 71 is compressed.

And, when the microorganism storage container 2 is moved to the right by the moving cylinder 60, the vibration generating unit 70 located on the left side moves the left side of the microorganism storage container 2 by the expansion of the coil spring 71. Strike to generate vibration.

It is possible to improve the sterilization efficiency of the microorganism storage container 2 by the interaction of the moving cylinder 60 and the vibration generating unit 70, and generate vibration in the microorganism storage container 2 during the sterilization process to reduce dust, It is possible to efficiently remove foreign substances and the like.

Next, another example of an automatic sterilization apparatus for a microorganism storage container according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 7 .

7 is a view showing another embodiment of the automatic sterilization apparatus for storage containers for microorganisms according to the present invention.

The support part 30 may be horizontally installed on the inner wall surface of the sterilization chamber 21 , respectively.

In this case, a part of the support part 30 may be embedded in the inner wall surface of the sterilization chamber 21 .

A support piece 31 for supporting the side end of the microorganism storage container 2 is formed on the circumferential surface of the support part 30 .

And, the UVC lamp 22 is coupled to the side of the support 30 .

At this time, the end of the UVC lamp 22 faces the door 211 .

Then, the UVC lamp 22 may be positioned in the inner space of the microorganism storage container 2 by passing through the inlet 2a formed in the microorganism storage container 2 .

That is, when the microbe storage container 2 is inverted so that the inlet 2a faces the UVC lamp 22, and then is pushed into the sterilization room 21, the UVC lamp 22 is the inlet formed in the microbe storage container 2 ( Passing through 2a), the microorganism storage container 2 is formed so that the portion where the inlet 2a is formed is supported by the support part 30, and the support piece 21 is formed to have a larger diameter than the support part 30, so that the microorganism storage container ( 2) to support the injection port (2a) side.

Even in this case, the UVC lamp 22 effectively sterilizes the inside of the microorganism storage container 2 .

Additionally, a pedestal 80 for supporting the bottom surface of the microorganism storage container 2 is fixed to the inner wall surface of the sterilization chamber 21 from the lower side of the support part 30 .

7, the pedestal 80 does not support the microorganism storage container 2, but the pedestal 80 can support the bottom surface of the microorganism storage container 2 having a larger diameter than the microorganism storage container 2 of FIG. have.

Those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features thereof. 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 claims described below rather than the above detailed description, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalent concepts are included in the scope of the present invention. should be interpreted

1: Automatic sterilization device for microbial storage container 10: Enclosure
11a, 11b: security door 12: support bridge
13: waterproof cover 20: sterilization unit
21: sterilization room 21a: partition wall
211: door 22: UVC lamp
23: protection tube 30: support part
31: support piece 40: micro sensor
50: power module 60: moving cylinder
70: vibration generator 71: coil spring
72: vibration generating plate 80: pedestal

Claims (8)

enclosure;
a sterilization unit accommodated in the housing and provided with a plurality of sterilization chambers at regular intervals in which the microorganism storage containers are accommodated therein, respectively installed in the sterilization chambers, and including a UVC lamp for sterilizing the microorganism storage containers; and
It is installed vertically on the bottom surface of the sterilization room, a support piece for supporting the microorganism storage container is formed on the circumferential surface, and a support part to which the UVC lamp is coupled to the upper side;
The microorganism storage container is supported on the support piece in an upside-down state inverted, and the UVC lamp passes through the inlet formed in the microorganism storage container and is located in the inner space of the microorganism storage container,
a moving cylinder respectively installed on the bottom surface of the sterilization chamber and reciprocating the microorganism storage container in a horizontal direction so that one inner wall and the other wall of the microorganism storage container are repeatedly close to the UVC lamp; and
A vibration generating unit including a coil spring installed on one inner wall and the other wall of the sterilization chamber, respectively, and a vibration generating plate coupled to the coil spring and causing a microbial storage container moved by the moving cylinder to collide. An automatic sterilization device for microbial storage containers.
According to claim 1,
The housing is formed of a waterproof material and an automatic sterilization device for storing microorganisms that can be installed outdoors.
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It is horizontally installed on the inner wall surface of the sterilization room, a support piece for supporting the microorganism storage container is formed on the circumferential surface, a support part to which the UVC lamp is coupled to the side surface, and a support part fixed to the inner wall surface of the sterilization room and the support part Further comprising a pedestal for supporting the microorganism storage container from the lower side,
The microorganism storage container is supported on the support part in an inverted state, and the UVC lamp passes through an inlet formed in the microorganism storage container and is located in the internal space of the microorganism storage container.
According to claim 1,
The microorganism storage container automatic sterilizer further comprising a bellows-type security door disposed on one side and the other side of the doorway of the enclosure, respectively, for opening and closing the doorway by a folding operation.
According to claim 1,
The sterilization room is opened and closed by a door at the entrance to which the microorganism storage container enters and exits,
A micro sensor for detecting whether the door is opened or closed is installed in the door,
A control unit that applies power to the power module electrically connected to the UVC lamp when the door is closed based on the signal from the micro sensor, and cuts off the applied power to the power module electrically connected to the UVC lamp when the door is opened Microbial storage container automatic sterilization device further comprising.
According to claim 1,
The automatic sterilizer for storing microorganisms further comprising a protective tube formed of a quartz material to surround and protect the outer surface of the UVC lamp and to transmit UVC wavelengths.
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