KR102331798B1 - Medicinal liquid valve apparatus and medicinal liquid injection apparatus including the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A chemical liquid valve device having a chemical liquid flow path guiding the flow of a chemical liquid according to the disclosed embodiment includes: a body forming an insertion space recessed in a first direction; a lock valve inserted into the insertion space, blocking an opening of the insertion space in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and forming a valve groove recessed in the first direction; and a lock pin inserted into the valve groove to elastically deform the lock valve.

Description

A chemical liquid valve device and a chemical liquid injection device including the same

The present disclosure relates to a chemical solution valve device for opening and closing a flow path through which a chemical solution flows, and a chemical solution injection device including the same.

In order to supply a drug to a patient, a drug injection device for injecting a liquid drug solution (eg, injection solution) to a patient is known. Using the drug injection device, the drug solution in a predetermined storage space passes through a passage (eg, the inner space of the tube and the injection needle) connected to the patient, and is introduced into the body of the patient.

In order to prevent air from flowing into the patient's body in the process of using such a drug injection device, in a state before coupling a member connected to the patient, such as a catheter or an injection needle, priming inside the flow path through which the drug solution moves ), a priming operation of filling a liquid (eg, a chemical solution or saline to be injected) is known.

On the other hand, a device for opening and closing a flow path through which a chemical liquid flows is known. An opening/closing device having a lever capable of pressing the tube on the outside of a flexible tube through which a chemical liquid flows is known. The lever presses and compresses the tube, so that the flow path inside the tube is closed.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a device capable of conveniently opening and closing a flow path through which a chemical liquid flows.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a device capable of reliably and safely opening and closing a flow path through which a chemical liquid flows.

One aspect of the present disclosure provides embodiments of a chemical liquid valve device having a chemical liquid flow path guiding the flow of the chemical liquid. A chemical liquid valve device according to a representative embodiment includes: a body forming an insertion space recessed in a first direction; a lock valve inserted into the insertion space, blocking an opening of the insertion space in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and forming a valve groove recessed in the first direction; and a lock pin inserted into the valve groove to elastically deform the lock valve. A first hole and a second hole are positioned on a surface defining the insertion space of the body, and the first hole, the insertion space, and the second hole are sequentially connected to form a part of the chemical liquid passage. In a locked state in which the lock pin moves in the first direction, the lock valve is configured to block at least one of the first hole and the second hole. The lock valve is configured to open the first hole and the second hole when the lock pin moves in the second direction in a released state.

In embodiments, in the lock valve, the valve groove is elastically deformed when the valve groove is widened when changing from the unlocked state to the locked state, and the valve groove is narrow when changing from the locked state to the unlocked state and may be configured to be elastically restored.

In embodiments, the lock valve may be configured to be elastically deformed by the lock pin when the lock valve is changed from the unlocked state to the locked state. The lock pin may move in the second direction by an elastic restoring force of the lock valve when it is changed from the locked state to the unlocked state.

In some embodiments, the lock valve may include an insertion part that is inserted into the insertion space and forms the valve groove in the center. The lock valve may be configured to elastically deform while the insertion part protrudes in a direction in which at least one of the first hole and the second hole is located when the lock valve is changed from the unlocked state to the locked state.

In some embodiments, the lock valve may include a pin seating part disposed in the valve groove and having a surface in the second direction contactable to a surface of the lock pin in the first direction.

In some embodiments, the valve groove may include a recessed portion positioned in the first direction with respect to the pin seating portion.

In embodiments, the lock valve may further include a distal end contacting the surface of the body in the first direction.

In some embodiments, the first hole and the second hole may be formed to face each other with the lock valve interposed therebetween.

In some embodiments, the lock pin may include a push part inserted into the valve groove. A cross section of the push part perpendicular to the first direction may have a length in both directions in which the first hole and the second hole are disposed longer than a length in a direction perpendicular to both directions.

In embodiments, the lock valve includes an insertion portion inserted into the insertion space and forming the valve groove in the center, and in the released state, through a space between an outer surface of the insertion portion and the surface of the body. The liquid may be configured to flow.

In some embodiments, the lock valve may further include a stopper extending radially outward from the insertion part and seated on the body.

In embodiments, the chemical valve device may further include a lock cap that is seated on the body while pressing the stopper.

In embodiments, the chemical liquid valve device may further include a lock cap fixed to the body and having a locking part caught by the lock pin to limit a maximum position at which the lock pin can move in the second direction. have.

In embodiments, the chemical liquid valve device may further include a button member configured to push the lock pin in the first direction when changing from the unlocked state to the locked state. When changing from the locked state to the unlocked state, the lock pin may move in the second direction by an elastic restoring force.

In embodiments, the chemical valve device is disposed to be movable in a vertical direction perpendicular to the first direction with respect to the body, has a contact surface facing the first direction, and is recessed in the second direction It may further include a button member in which a groove or hole-in head insertion portion is formed. The lock pin may include a head portion that is pressed in the first direction in contact with the contact surface in the locked state and is inserted into the head insertion unit in the unlocked state.

In some embodiments, an inclined surface extending in a direction between the first direction and a downward direction may be formed on a surface of the head part in the second direction. When changing from the unlocked state to the locked state, the lower end of the head insertion part slides on the inclined surface and moves upward to move the lock pin in the first direction.

In embodiments, the chemical liquid valve device may include: a reservoir positioned upstream of the insertion space on the chemical liquid passage to form an internal space for storing the chemical; and a reservoir push member configured to press the reservoir downward. The button member may be configured to press the reservoir push member downward when changing from the locked state to the unlocked state.

In embodiments, the chemical liquid valve device may further include an elastic member disposed between the reservoir push member and the button member and configured to elastically deform when the reservoir push member and the button member approach each other. have.

In embodiments, the chemical liquid valve device may further include a lock cap that forms a guide hole through which the head part passes and is fixed to the body.

Another aspect of the present disclosure provides embodiments of a medicament injection device. A chemical injection device according to a representative embodiment includes: a pumping module configured to pressurize a chemical; an extension tube configured to flow the chemical liquid flowing out from the pumping module according to the pressure in the pumping module; and a chemical liquid valve device having a chemical liquid passage connected to the extension tube. The chemical liquid valve device may include: a body forming an insertion space recessed in a first direction; a lock valve inserted into the insertion space, blocking an opening of the insertion space in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and forming a valve groove recessed in the first direction; and a lock pin inserted into the valve groove to elastically deform the lock valve. A first hole and a second hole are positioned on a surface defining the insertion space of the body, and the first hole, the insertion space, and the second hole are sequentially connected to form a part of the chemical liquid passage. In a locked state in which the lock pin moves in the first direction, the lock valve is configured to block at least one of the first hole and the second hole. The lock valve is configured to open the first hole and the second hole when the lock pin moves in the second direction in a released state.

According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to conveniently, reliably and safely open and close the flow path through which the chemical liquid flows.

According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to block the flow of the chemical solution inside the flow path, and to prevent leakage of the chemical solution to the outside of the flow path.

1 is a conceptual diagram showing an entire system of a chemical injection device 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the chemical liquid valve device 80 of FIG. 1 , in which the user operates the button member 700 with the coater 1100 removed.
3 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the case 100 is removed from the chemical liquid valve device 80 of FIG. 2 .
4 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the button member 700 is removed from the chemical liquid valve device 80 of FIG. 3 .
5 is an exploded perspective view of the chemical liquid valve device 80 of FIG. 1 .
6 is an exploded perspective view of the chemical liquid valve device 80 of FIG. 5 viewed from another angle.
FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing only some of the components of FIG. 5 , and unlike FIG. 5 , some parts are assembled with each other.
8 is an exploded perspective view of the state of FIG. 7 viewed from another angle, an enlarged view (E) of a portion is shown.
9 is an elevation view of the reservoir assembly A400 of FIG. 7 .
10 is a cross-sectional perspective view of the chemical liquid valve device 80 taken along the line S1-S1' of FIG. 8 .
11 is a cross-sectional view of the chemical liquid valve device 80 taken along the line S2-S2' of FIG. 8 .
12 is a cross-sectional view of the chemical liquid valve device 80 taken along the line S3-S3' of FIG. 8 .
FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the chemical liquid valve device 80 taken along line S4-S4' of FIG. 8 .
14 is an exploded perspective view of the lock assembly 600 and the body 200 of FIG. 5 .
15 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the lock assembly 600 of FIG. 14 is coupled.
16 is a perspective view of a state in which a part of the button member 700 of FIG. 5 is cut away.
17A and 17B are cross-sectional views of the chemical liquid valve device 80 taken along line S5-S5' of FIG. 8 . FIG. 17A is a view showing a locked state, and FIG. 17B is a view showing an unlocked state.

Embodiments of the present disclosure are exemplified for the purpose of explaining the technical spirit of the present disclosure. The scope of the rights according to the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments presented below or specific descriptions of these embodiments.

All technical and scientific terms used in this disclosure have the meanings commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs, unless otherwise defined. All terms used in the present disclosure are selected for the purpose of more clearly describing the present disclosure and not to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

As used in this disclosure, expressions such as "comprising", "including", "having", etc. are open-ended terms connoting the possibility of including other embodiments, unless otherwise stated in the phrase or sentence in which the expression is included. (open-ended terms).

Expressions in the singular described in this disclosure may include plural meanings unless otherwise stated, and the same applies to expressions in the singular in the claims.

Expressions such as “first” and “second” used in the present disclosure are used to distinguish a plurality of components from each other, and do not limit the order or importance of the corresponding components.

In the present disclosure, when a component is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another component, the component can be directly connected or coupled to the other component, or a new component It should be understood that other components may be connected or combined via other components.

Direction indicators such as "up" and "up" used in the present disclosure mean the direction of arrow U in the accompanying drawings, and direction indicators such as "down" and "down" indicate the direction of arrow D in the accompanying drawings. Meaning, this is a standard for explaining so that the present disclosure can be clearly understood to the last, and depending on where the standard is placed, the direction indicators may be interpreted accordingly.

"Upstream" and "downstream" used in the present disclosure are defined based on the direction in which the chemical liquid flows when the pumping module 10 presses the chemical liquid. Specifically, directions of arrows F2 and F3 of FIG. 1 and arrow F4 of FIG. 5 are defined as a downstream direction, and a direction opposite to the downstream direction is defined as an upstream direction.

As used in the present disclosure, "medicinal solution" should be understood to include not only a liquid containing a therapeutic substance, but also a liquid that can be used together with a therapeutic substance or auxiliary a therapeutic substance, and a liquid that can be injected into a patient. A liquid for priming, which will be described later, is one of these chemical liquids.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings, identical or corresponding components may be assigned the same reference numerals. In addition, in the description of the embodiments below, overlapping description of the same or corresponding components may be omitted. However, even if description regarding components is omitted, it is not intended that such components are not included in any embodiment.

1 is a conceptual diagram showing an entire system of a chemical injection device 1 according to an embodiment. A process of injecting a drug to a patient using the drug injection device 1 according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a priming step and a drug solution injection step that are sequentially performed.

Referring to FIG. 1 , in the priming step, the priming liquid flows along the extension tube 30 . The priming liquid flowing along the extension tube 30 is introduced into the chemical liquid valve device 80 . The chemical liquid injection device 1 may include an end cap 70 detachably connected to the downstream side of the chemical liquid valve device 80 . The air inside the extension tube 30 may be discharged to the outside through the end cap 70 .

Accordingly, the priming liquid is filled in the extension tube 30 and the chemical liquid valve device 80 . The priming liquid may be a liquid containing a therapeutic material or a liquid that can be injected into a patient, such as saline.

The end cap 70 is configured such that the air passing through the chemical liquid valve device 80 and the priming liquid flow therein. The end cap 70 may be configured to prevent the priming liquid from leaking to the outside while allowing the air to flow out.

The end cap 70 includes a vent filter 71 that blocks the passage of the priming liquid but allows the passage of gas. The vent filter 71 includes a hydrophobic filter. The end cap 70 may include a sponge 72 disposed on the upstream side of the vent filter 71 . The end cap 70 includes an end cap casing 73 accommodating the vent filter 71 therein. The end cap casing 73 accommodates the sponge 72 therein. The end cap casing 73 forms a vent hole 730a through which the gas passes. The end cap 70 includes an end cap coupling portion 74 configured to be engageable with a downstream connection portion 36 constituting the downstream end of the extension tube 30 of the chemical injection device 1 . Arrow E2 in FIG. 1 shows the engagement and disengagement direction of the end cap engagement portion 74 to the downstream connection portion 36 .

When the end cap 70 is filled with the priming liquid, the end cap 70 may be separated from the chemical solution valve device 80 , and the chemical solution valve device 80 and the patient connection units 60 and 60 ′ may be connected. .

The patient connection unit 60 , 60 ′ may include an injection needle 61 or a catheter or the like. The patient connection units 60 , 60 ′ include a component that is introduced into the body of the patient, such as an injection needle 61 .

The patient connection units 60 and 60' may include 'a lead-in part including a component introduced into the patient's body such as the injection needle 61' and 'remaining parts'. The lead-in part and the remaining part may be detachably coupled to each other. In this case, in a state in which the lead-in part is connected to the patient and separated from the other parts, the user may combine the other parts with the chemical liquid valve device 80 and then couple the lead-in part and the other parts to each other. have. In this case, the liquid passing through the chemical liquid valve device 80 may be sequentially introduced into the body of the patient through the remaining parts and the inlet parts.

The patient connection unit 60 , 60 ′ comprises an injection support 62 supporting the injection needle 61 . The patient connection units 60 , 60 ′ include a unit coupling portion 63 configured to be engageable with a downstream connection portion 36 of the medicament injection device 1 . Arrow E3 in FIG. 1 shows the engagement and disengagement direction of the unit coupling part 63 to the downstream connection part 36 .

As an example, the patient connection unit 60 may be configured by sequentially connecting the injection needle 61 , the injection support portion 62 and the unit coupling portion 63 .

As another example, the patient connection unit 60 ′ further includes a patient connection tube fixing portion 65 ′ connected to the downstream side of the unit coupling portion 63 . The patient connection unit 60 ′ further includes a patient connector 64 ′ connecting the patient connector fixture 65 ′ and the injection support 62 . The patient connector 64 ′ may be formed of a flexible material. The patient connection unit 60' is configured by sequentially connecting the injection needle 61, the injection support part 62, the patient connector 64', the patient connector fixing part 65', and the unit coupling part 63. can be

In the drug solution injection step, the drug solution is introduced into the patient's body according to the pressure in the pumping module 10 . The drug solution in the drug solution injection step is a liquid containing a therapeutic substance. When the priming liquid is not a liquid containing a therapeutic substance but saline, the priming liquid is first introduced into the patient's body, and the liquid containing the therapeutic substance flowing after the priming liquid is the patient. can enter the body of

The pumping module 10 includes a chamber 11 configured to receive a chemical solution. The chamber 11 forms an inner space together with the pressurizing unit 12 . A chemical solution may be stored in the inner space. In another embodiment, saline solution and the like may be temporarily stored in the internal space. In the chamber 11, a discharge port portion 11a through which the liquid inside the chamber 11 is discharged is formed.

The pumping module 10 is configured to pressurize the chemical. The pumping module 10 includes a pressurizing unit 12 for pressurizing the liquid inside the chamber 11 . The pressurization unit 12 can pressurize the liquid inside the chamber 11 by moving in the predetermined pressurization direction Ap1. When the liquid is being filled into the chamber 11 , the pressurization unit 12 moves in a direction Ap2 opposite to the pressurization direction Ap1 . In Fig. 1, with reference to 12A, the position in which the pressing unit 12 is moved in the opposite direction Ap2 is shown.

The pumping module 10 may include a pressing operation unit 13 that provides power to move the pressing unit 12 in the pressing direction Ap1. As an example, the pressurization operation unit 13 may be configured to pressurize the liquid in the chamber 11 using volume expansion by gas activation. As another example, the pressing operation unit 13 may provide a part that the user can grasp, and may move the pressing unit 12 in the pressing direction Ap1 by the user's force.

Although not shown, as another example, the pressing unit 12 may be configured to pressurize the liquid using the elastic force of an elastic body such as a balloon. In this case, the pressurization unit 12 may be configured to pressurize the liquid in the balloon.

The chemical liquid injection valve 20 is configured to be able to fill the liquid into the chamber 11 . The liquid may be introduced into the extension tube 30 or the chamber 11 through the chemical injection valve 20 from the outside. The chemical injection valve 20 is connected to the extension tube 30 , but in another embodiment not shown, the chemical injection valve 20 may be connected to the chamber 11 .

The chemical injection valve 20 includes a first extension part 21 connected to the downstream end of the first connection part 31 of the extension tube 30 , and an upstream side of the second connection part 32 of the extension tube 30 . and a second extension 22 connected distally. The chemical injection valve 20 includes an inlet 23 configured to allow a liquid to be introduced from the outside, and an inlet port opening and closing part 24 configured to be detachably coupled to the inlet 23 . Arrow E1 in FIG. 1 shows the direction of engagement and separation of the inlet port opening/closing part 24 with respect to the inlet part 23 .

The extension tube 30 is configured to guide the flow of the priming liquid. The extension tube 30 may guide the movement of the chemical solution from the pumping module 10 to the chemical solution valve device 80 .

The extension tube 30 is configured to flow the chemical liquid flowing out from the pumping module 10 according to the pressure in the pumping module 10 . The upstream end of the extension tube 30 is connected to the pumping module 10 . The extension tube 30 includes an upstream connection part 35 connected to the discharge port part 11a of the pumping module 10 . The extension tube 30 includes a downstream connection 36 that connects to an end cap 70 or patient connection unit 60 , 60 ′. The liquid passing through the upstream sections 31 and 32 of the extension tube 30 flows into the chemical solution valve device 80 through the inlet port of the chemical solution valve device 80 , and through the outlet port of the chemical solution valve device 80 . It flows into the downstream section (33) of the extension tube (30).

The extension tube 30 includes a first connection part 31 connecting the upstream connection part 35 and the first extension part 21 of the chemical injection valve 20 . The extension tube 30 includes a second connection portion 32 connecting the second extension portion 22 of the chemical liquid injection valve 20 and the inlet connection portion 217 of the chemical liquid valve device 80 . The extension tube 30 includes a third connection part 33 connecting the outlet connection part 218 of the chemical liquid valve device 80 and the downstream connection part 36 .

The chemical injection device 1 may include at least one connector opening/closing module 40 . The connector opening/closing module 40 may press the outside of the extension tube 30 to block the flow of liquid at one point of the extension tube 30 . At least one connector opening/closing module 40 includes a first opening/closing module 41 that can change whether to open or close a point B1 of the first connection part 31, and a point B2 of the second connection part 32 ) may include a second opening/closing module 42 that can change whether to open or close. For example, the connector opening/closing module 40 may be configured in a clamp shape.

In another embodiment not shown, the chemical injection device 1 may include a filter module (not shown) outside the chemical solution valve device 80 disposed on the extension tube 30 , but in this embodiment, the chemical solution valve device (80) includes a filter to be described later. The filter may include a particle filter for filtering impurities and/or an air filter for filtering air bubbles (bubbles).

A priming step and a chemical injection step according to an embodiment will be described as follows. In the priming step according to an embodiment, as the priming liquid, saline, not a chemical, is used. In the priming step according to an embodiment, the inlet port opening/closing unit 24 is separated from the inlet unit 23, and the first connecting unit 31 is blocked with the first connector opening/closing module 41 (refer to B1), 1 The remaining parts of the extension tube 30 except for the connection part 31 are opened. With reference to arrows F1, F3, and F4, the priming liquid such as saline is the inlet 23 , the second extension 22 , the second connection part 32 , the chemical liquid valve device 80 , and the third connection part 33 . ) by sequentially flowing, the inside of the extension tube 30 and the inside of the chemical liquid valve device 80 are filled with the priming liquid.

After the priming step according to an embodiment, a chemical solution injection step according to an embodiment is performed. In the chemical liquid injection step according to an embodiment, the inlet port opening and closing part 24 is separated from the inflow part 23, and the second connection part 32 is blocked with the second connector opening and closing module 42 (refer to B2), The first connector opening/closing module 41 is separated from the first connector 31 to open the first connector 31 . Referring to arrow F0, as the chemical liquid flows into the chamber 11 through the chemical liquid injection valve 20 and the first connection part 31, the pressurizing unit 12 moves in the direction Ap2. Thereafter, the inlet port opening/closing unit 24 is coupled to the inlet unit 23 , and the second connector opening/closing module 42 is separated from the second connecting unit 32 to open the extension tube 30 . Referring to arrows F2, F3, and F4, then, the pressurization unit 12 is moved in the pressurization direction Ap1, so that the chemical solution flows through the upstream sections 31 and 32 of the extension tube, the chemical liquid valve device 80 and the extension tube. It can pass through the downstream section (33) sequentially.

A priming step and a chemical injection step according to another embodiment will be described as follows. In the priming step according to another embodiment, a chemical liquid is used as the priming liquid. In the priming step according to another embodiment, the chamber 11 is filled with a chemical solution, the end cap 70 is connected with the downstream connection part 36 , and the inlet part 23 is blocked with the inlet port opening and closing part 24 , and the connection The tube opening/closing module 40 is separated from the extension tube 30 to make the extension tube 30 open. Referring to arrows F2, F3 and F4, the pressurizing unit 12 is then moved in the pressurizing direction Ap1 so that the chemical liquid, which is a liquid for priming, is transferred to the upstream sections 31 and 32 of the extension tube, the chemical liquid valve device 80 ) and the downstream section 33 of the extension tube, the interior of the extension tube 30 and the chemical liquid valve device 80 is filled with the priming liquid.

After the priming step according to another embodiment, a chemical solution injection step according to another embodiment is performed. In the chemical liquid injection step according to another embodiment, with reference to arrows F2, F3 and F4, the pressing unit 12 is further moved in the pressing direction Ap1, so that the chemical liquid is transferred to the upstream section of the extension tube (31, 32), It may sequentially pass through the chemical liquid valve device 80 and the downstream section 33 of the extension tube.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the chemical liquid valve device 80 of FIG. 1 , in which the user operates the button member 700 with the coater 1100 removed. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the case 100 is removed from the chemical liquid valve device 80 of FIG. 2 .

1 to 3 , the chemical liquid injection device 1 includes a chemical liquid valve device 80 having a chemical liquid flow path connected to the extension tube 30 . The chemical liquid valve device 80 has a chemical liquid flow path for guiding the flow of the chemical liquid. The chemical liquid valve device 80 may include an inlet connection portion 217 connected to the extension tube portion 32 on the upstream side and an outlet connection portion 218 connected to the extension tube portion 33 on the downstream side. The chemical may be introduced into the chemical solution valve device 80 through the inlet Qi of the inlet connection part 217 and may be discharged to the outside of the chemical solution valve device 80 through the outlet Qo of the outflow connection part 218 .

The chemical liquid valve device 80 is a device for opening and closing a flow path through which a chemical solution supplied to a patient flows, and may be a device for opening and closing a single flow path or a device for opening and closing at least one of a plurality of flow paths configured in parallel. . In the present embodiment, the chemical liquid valve device 80 is a device for opening and closing any one of a first flow path P1 to be described later and a second flow path P2 to be described later connected in parallel, but the present disclosure need not be limited thereto. . The chemical liquid flow path of the chemical liquid valve device 80 may be configured in various ways and may be used for various purposes. For example, the chemical liquid valve device 80 may be used for determining whether to supply the chemical, or may be used for opening and closing a specific flow path through which the chemical liquid flows in the device for a specific purpose. The chemical liquid valve device ( ) of the present embodiment is a device for controlling the amount of the chemical to be supplied to the patient, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

In the present embodiment, the first flow path P1 guides the chemical to flow continuously from the inlet Qi to the outlet Qo. The second flow path P2 guides the chemical liquid to be classified at a branching point Qd, which will be described later, of the first flow path P1. The second flow path P2 guides the classified chemical liquid to merge at a junction Qu, which will be described later, located on the downstream side of the branch point Qd of the first flow path P1. The second flow path P2 may be configured to be opened and closed.

The chemical liquid valve device 80 may include a case 100 forming an external appearance and a button member 700 operable by a user. The manipulation unit 710 , which is a part of the button member 700 , may be exposed to the outside of the case 100 . A user (eg, a patient) may press the manipulation unit 710 to adjust the amount of drug supply. The chemical liquid valve device 80 may include a cotter 1100 inserted into the case 100 to prevent the user from operating the button member 700 before operation. The coater 1100 is inserted into the case 100 while pressing the operation unit 710 downward. When the coater 1100 is separated from the case 100 , the button member 700 moves upward by an elastic member 1000 to be described later, so that the user can press the button member 700 downward.

4 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the button member 700 is removed from the chemical liquid valve device 80 of FIG. 3 . 5 is an exploded perspective view of the chemical liquid valve device 80 of FIG. 1 . 6 is an exploded perspective view of the chemical liquid valve device 80 of FIG. 5 viewed from another angle.

3 to 6 , the chemical solution valve device 80 may include a body 200 that forms at least a part of the chemical solution flow path. The body 200 may include a plurality of parts 210 , 220 , 230 , and 240 . The chemical liquid valve device 80 may include at least one sealing plate 300 disposed between adjacent two of the plurality of parts 210 , 220 , 230 , and 240 . The chemical liquid valve device 80 may include a reservoir 400 for storing the chemical liquid. The chemical liquid valve device 80 may include a reservoir push member 500 configured to press the reservoir 400 . The chemical liquid valve device 80 may include a lock assembly 600 configured to open and close a portion of the chemical liquid flow path.

The chemical liquid valve device 80 may include a button member 700 operated by a user. The chemical liquid valve device 80 may include a chemical liquid transfer pipe 800 that limits the hourly flow rate of the chemical liquid. The chemical liquid valve device 80 may include at least one sealer 900 disposed between adjacent two of the plurality of parts 210 , 220 , 230 , and 240 . The chemical liquid valve device 80 may include an elastic member 1000 configured to be elastically deformed when the button member 700 is operated. The chemical liquid valve device 80 may include at least one air passage filter 1200 for filtering air in the chemical liquid passage. The chemical liquid valve device 80 may include a hydrophilic boundary filter 1300 disposed on the chemical liquid passage.

3 and 4 , the body 200 may include a guide protrusion 260 protruding in a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction. The button member 700 may be disposed to be slidable up and down along the outer surface of the body 200 . The button member 700 may include a sliding part 730 facing the outer surface of the body 200 .

A guide hole 730a into which the guide protrusion 260 is inserted is formed in the sliding part 730 . The guide protrusion 260 may relatively move in the vertical direction along the guide hole 730a. The movement direction of the button member 700 with respect to the body 200 is limited in the vertical direction by the guide hole 730a and the guide protrusion 260 . The sliding part 730 includes a head insertion part 730b which forms a groove or a hole into which a head part 633 to be described later of the lock assembly 600 can be inserted. The head part 633 may be inserted into the groove or hole of the head insertion part 730b in the released state to be described later.

The body 200 includes a push guide part 234 for guiding the reservoir push member 500 in the moving direction. The push guide part 234 may form a hole or a groove into which the protrusion part 515 of the reservoir push member 500 is inserted. The hole or groove of the push guide part 234 may extend in the vertical direction to guide the protrusion 515 to move in the vertical direction along the groove or hole. In this embodiment, the push guide part 234 is formed on the third part 230 , and the protrusion part 515 is formed on the upper plate 510 .

The body 200 may include a limit portion 270 configured to be hookable to the reservoir push member 500 to limit the maximum movement range of the reservoir push member 500 in the upward direction. The limit portion 270 may include a lower surface contactable to the protrusion 515 of the reservoir push member 500 . The limit portion 270 may be an upper end of the push guide portion 234 . In this embodiment, the limit portion 270 may be formed in the third part 230 .

4 to 6 , the case 100 may include a first case part 100A and a second case part 100B coupled to each other. The case 100 may accommodate the body 200 therein. The case 100 may accommodate a portion of the button member 700 except for the manipulation unit 710 therein. A hole 100h into which a user's finger can be inserted may be formed in the case 100 . The manipulation unit 710 may be exposed in the hole 100h. The coater 1100 can be inserted into the case 100 to cross the hole 100h in a direction perpendicular to the penetration direction of the hole 100h. A hole 100g into which the coater 1100 is inserted is formed in the case 100 .

The body 200 may include a plurality of parts 210 , 220 , 230 , and 240 . The plurality of parts 210 , 220 , 230 , and 240 may be assembled with each other. The plurality of parts 210 , 220 , 230 , and 240 may be sequentially arranged and assembled with each other. The plurality of parts 210 , 220 , 230 , and 240 may be arranged in a vertical direction and assembled with each other.

The plurality of parts 210 , 220 , 230 , and 240 may include a first part 210 and a second part 220 coupled to each other. The plurality of parts 210 , 220 , 230 , and 240 may include a third part 230 and a fourth part 240 coupled to each other. The plurality of parts 210 , 220 , 230 , and 240 may include a second part 220 and a third part 230 coupled to each other. According to an embodiment, the first part 210 , the second part 220 , the third part 230 , and/or the fourth part may be a 'filter support part 210', a 'branch part 220', It may also be referred to as a 'connection part 230' and/or a 'reservoir support part 240'.

The plurality of parts 210 , 220 , 230 , and 240 may be hook-coupled to each other. One of the two adjacent parts of the plurality of parts 210 , 220 , 230 , and 240 may include a hook and the other may include a hook coupling part through which the hook is caught. The hook coupling part may form a groove or a hole into which the hook is inserted. A plurality of hooks spaced apart from each other may be formed along the circumference of any one part, and a plurality of hook coupling parts corresponding to the plurality of hooks may be formed along the circumference of another part coupled to the one part.

In an embodiment, the first hook 215 of the first part 210 may be coupled to the first hook coupling part 225 of the second part 220 . The third hook 235 of the third part 230 may be coupled to the third hook coupling part 226 of the second part 220 . The fourth hook 245 of the fourth part 240 may be coupled to the fourth hook coupling part 236 of the third part 230 .

In this embodiment, at least one sealing plate 300 includes a lower sealing plate 310 disposed between the first and second parts 210 and 220 adjacent to each other, and third and fourth parts 230 and 230 adjacent to each other. 240), but in another embodiment not shown, only one of the sealing plate may be provided, and the sealing plate may be disposed between the other two parts in this embodiment. may be The sealing plate 310 may be referred to as a "lower sealing plate 310", and the sealing plate 320 may be referred to as an "upper sealing plate 320".

Any one of the two adjacent parts (meaning the first and second parts 210 and 220 or the third and fourth parts 230 and 240) with the sealing plate 300 therebetween, the sealing plate 300 ) to form at least one channel groove 222 and/or 232 extending along the surface of the sealing plate 300 by being depressed in a direction opposite to the direction in contact with the surface of the sealing plate 300 . Although the flow path groove 222 is formed in the second part 220 of the two adjacent parts 210 and 220 in this embodiment, in another embodiment not shown, the flow path groove may be formed in the first part 210 . may be In this embodiment, the flow path groove 232 is formed in the third part 230 of the two adjacent parts 230 and 240 , but in another embodiment not shown, the flow path groove may be formed in the fourth part 240 . may be Hereinafter, an exemplary embodiment in which the flow path groove 222 is formed in the second part 220 and the flow path groove 232 is formed in the third part 230 will be described, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

The flow path grooves 222 and 232 are covered with the sealing plate 300 to form a part of the chemical solution flow path. An inlet Qi is positioned at an upstream starting point of the chemical solution flow path, and an outlet Qo is positioned at a downstream end point of the chemical solution flow path.

A flow path groove 222 may be formed in one 220 of the two adjacent parts 210 and 220 , and an inlet Qi and an outlet Qo may be formed in the other 210 . A flow path groove 232 may be formed in one of the two adjacent parts 230 and 240 , and a reservoir may be supported in the other 240 .

Any one of the two adjacent parts (meaning the first and second parts 210 and 220 or the third and fourth parts 230 and 240) with the sealing plate 300 therebetween, the sealing plate 300 ) and may include a flow guide rib 221 and/or 231 protruding toward the surface and extending along the surface. The flow guide ribs 221 and 231 partition the flow path grooves 222 and 223 . The flow guide ribs 221 and 231 contact the sealing plate. As the flow guide ribs 221 and 231 press the sealing plate 300 , the flow path formed by the flow channel grooves 222 and 223 may be more stably sealed.

In any one of the two adjacent parts (meaning the first and second parts 210 and 220 or the third and fourth parts 230 and 240 ) with the sealing plate 300 interposed therebetween, a flow path groove 222 , 223 , and at least one extension hole 220h and 230h constituting a part of the chemical liquid passage may be formed. The at least one extension hole 220h and 230h may extend in the vertical direction. The at least one extension hole 220h may include a plurality of extension holes 220h1 , 220h2 , 220h3 , and 220h4 . The at least one extension hole 230h may include a plurality of extension holes 230h1 , 230h2 , 230h3 , and 230h4 .

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing only some of the components of FIG. 5 , and unlike FIG. 5 , some parts are assembled with each other. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the state of FIG. 7 viewed from another angle, an enlarged view (E) of a portion is shown.

Points Qd, Qd1, Qd2, Qu, Qu1, Qu2 located in the chemical liquid passage will be described with reference to the enlarged view (E) of FIG. 8 . The dividing point Qd is a point at which the chemical liquid flowing along the first flow path P1 is divided into the second flow path P2. The merging point Qu is a point at which the chemical liquid flowing along the second flow path P2 joins the first flow path P1 . A first classification guide point Qd1 is positioned between the branching point Qd and the junction Qu on the first flow path P1 . A first classification guide point Qd1 is positioned between the branching point Qd and the merging point Qu on the second flow passage P2. A first merging guide point Qu1 is positioned between the branching point Qd and the merging point Qu on the first flow path P1 . The first merging guide point Qu1 may be located between the first classification guide point Qd1 and the merging point Qu on the first flow path P1 . A second merging guide point Qu2 is positioned between the branching point Qd and the merging point Qu on the second flow path P2 . The second merging guide point Qu2 may be located between the second classification guide point Qd2 and the merging point Qu on the second flow path P2 . A classification point Qd, a first classification guide point Qd1, and a second classification guide point Qd2 may be positioned in the flow path groove 222a. A merging point Qu, a first merging guide point Qu1, and a second merging guide point Qu2 may be positioned in the flow path groove 222b.

5 to 8 , the first part 210 may form a part of an inflow flow path P1i and a part of an outlet flow path P1o of the first flow path P1 to be described later (refer to FIG. 10 ). . An inlet Qi and an outlet Qo may be formed in the first part 210 . The first part 210 may include an inlet connector 217 forming an inlet Qi and an outlet connector 218 forming an outlet Qo. The first part 210 may include a filter body 210A and a filter cap 210B coupled to each other.

In one embodiment, a boundary filter 1300 may be disposed on the filter body 210A. The filter cap 210B may be disposed in a direction in which one surface of the boundary filter 1300 is viewed.

In one embodiment, at least one air passage filter 1200 may be disposed on the first part 210 . At least one air passage filter 1200 may be fixed to the filter cap 210B. The first part 210 may form a passage for air branching from the chemical liquid passage. The first part 210 may form at least one vent hole (not shown) positioned at a point where the air passage is connected to the external space. The vent hole 910h may be formed in the filter cap 210B.

The filter cap 210B may include an inlet filter cap 210B1 that forms a vent hole through which air branching from the inflow passage P1i is discharged. The filter cap 210B may include an outlet filter cap 210B2 that forms a vent hole through which air branching from the outlet flow path P1o is discharged.

At least one passage hole 210h constituting a part of the chemical liquid passage is formed in the first part 210 . The at least one passage hole 210h may include an inflow passage hole 210h1 constituting a part of the inflow passage P1i. The at least one channel hole 210h may include an outlet channel hole 210h2 constituting a part of the outlet channel P1o. One end of the inflow passage hole 210h1 forms an inlet Qi, and the other end of the inflow passage hole 210h1 faces the sealing plate 310 . One end of the outlet channel hole 210h2 forms an outlet Qo, and the other end of the outlet channel hole 210h2 faces the sealing plate 310 .

An insertion groove 214 into which the protrusion 314 of the sealing plate 310 is inserted is formed in the first part 210 . The insertion groove 214 is formed by being depressed in a direction opposite to the direction facing the sealing plate 310 . The insertion groove 214 may include an upstream insertion groove 214a in which the other end of the inflow passage hole 210h1 is located. The insertion groove 214 may include a downstream insertion groove 214b in which the other end of the outlet passage hole 210h2 is located.

The sealing plate 310 may be in contact with the lower surface of the second part 220 . The first part 210 may be coupled to the lower side of the second part 220 . The chemical liquid delivery pipe 800 may be disposed on the upper side of the second part 220 . The second part 220 may support the lower end of the chemical transfer pipe 800 . The second part 220 may support one end of the first chemical liquid transfer pipe 810 . The second part 220 may support one end of the second chemical liquid transfer pipe 820 .

At least one channel groove 222 may be formed in the second part 220 . The at least one flow path groove 222 may include at least one of a classification flow path groove 222a and a merging flow path groove 222b. The flow passage groove 222a may be covered by the sealing plate 310 to configure the flow flow passages P1a and P2a. The merging passage grooves 222b may be covered by the sealing plate 310 to form the merging passages P1e and P2e.

A classification point Qd, a first classification guide point Qd1, and a second classification guide point Qd2 may be located in the classification flow path groove 222a. The flow passage groove 222a may extend in a direction perpendicular to the penetrating direction (up and down direction) of the connection hole 310a of the sealing plate 310 . The upper end of the connection hole 310a faces the branching point Qd.

A merging point Qu, a first merging guide point Qu1, and a second merging guide point Qu2 may be positioned in the merging flow path groove 222b. The merging channel groove 222a may extend in a direction perpendicular to the penetrating direction (up and down direction) of the connection hole 310b of the sealing plate 310 . The upper end of the connection hole 310b faces the junction Qu.

The dividing channel groove 222a and the merging channel groove 222b may be disposed to be horizontally spaced apart from each other. The dividing channel groove 222a and the merging channel groove 222b may be disposed parallel to each other.

The second part 220 may include a flow guide rib 221 protruding downward to contact the sealing plate 310 . The flow guide rib 221 may include a flow passage guide 221a that partitions the flow passage groove 222a. The flow guide rib 221 may include a merging flow guide 221b that partitions the merging flow path groove 222b.

At least one extension hole 220h constituting a part of the chemical liquid passage is formed in the second part 220 . The extension hole 220h may extend in the vertical direction. The lower end of the extension hole 220h is located in the flow path groove 222 .

The at least one extension hole 220h includes an extension hole 220h1 constituting a part of a first upstream extension passage P1b to be described later, and an extension hole 220h2 forming a part of a second upstream extension passage P2b to be described later. ) may be included. The lower end of the extension hole 220h1 may face the first classification guide point Qd1. The lower end of the extension hole 220h2 may face the second classification guide point Qd2.

The at least one extension hole 220h includes an extension hole 220h3 constituting a part of a first downstream extension passage P1d to be described later, and an extension hole 220h4 forming a part of a second downstream extension passage P2d to be described later. ) may be included. The lower end of the extension hole 220h3 may face the first merging guide point Qu1. The lower end of the extension hole 220h4 may face the second merging guide point Qu2.

The second part 220 may be formed in a cylindrical shape extending up and down as a whole. A sealing plate 310 may be disposed below the second part 220 . A guide groove 229 into which the guide protrusion 319 of the sealing plate 310 is inserted may be formed in the second part 220 .

The sealing plate 320 may be in contact with the upper surface of the third part 230 . The second part 220 may be coupled to the lower side of the third part 230 . The fourth part 240 may be coupled to the upper side of the third part 230 . A chemical liquid transfer pipe 800 may be disposed on a lower portion of the third part 230 . The third part 230 may support the upper end of the chemical transfer pipe 800 . The third part 230 may support the other end of the first chemical transfer pipe 810 . The third part 230 may support the other end of the second chemical liquid transfer pipe 820 .

At least one channel groove 232 may be formed in the third part 230 . The at least one channel groove 232 may include at least one of an inlet channel groove 232a, an outlet channel groove 232b, and a connection channel groove 232c. The inflow passage groove 232a may be covered by the sealing plate 320 to form a part of the reservoir inflow passage P2ci. The outlet channel groove 232b may be covered by the sealing plate 320 to form a part of the reservoir outlet channel P2co. The connection passage groove 232c may be covered by the sealing plate 320 to configure the first connection guide passage P1c.

The inflow channel groove 232a may extend in a direction perpendicular to the penetrating direction (up and down direction) of the connection hole 320h1 of the sealing plate 320 . The lower end of the connection hole 320h1 faces the inflow channel groove 232a.

The outlet flow channel groove 232b may extend in a direction perpendicular to the penetrating direction (up and down direction) of the connection hole 320h2 of the sealing plate 320 . The lower end of the connection hole 320h2 faces the outlet passage groove 232b.

A lower surface of the sealing plate 320 may cover the connection passage groove 232c. The sealing plate 320 may cover the entire connection passage groove 232c so that the connection passage groove 232c does not have an upwardly connected passage.

The inflow channel groove 232a and the outlet channel groove 232b may be disposed to be horizontally spaced apart from each other. The inflow channel groove 232a, the outlet channel groove 232b, and the connection channel groove 232c may be horizontally spaced apart from each other.

The third part 230 may include a flow guide rib 231 protruding upward to contact the sealing plate 320 . The flow guide rib 231 may include an inflow flow guide 231a that partitions the inflow flow groove 232a. The flow path guide rib 231 may include an outlet flow path guide 231b partitioning the outlet flow path groove 232b. The flow guide rib 231 may include a connection flow guide 231c that partitions the connection flow groove 232c.

At least one extension hole 230h constituting a part of the chemical liquid passage is formed in the third part 230 . The extension hole 230h may extend in the vertical direction. The upper end of the extension hole 230h is located in the flow path groove 232 .

The at least one extension hole 230h includes an extension hole 230h1 constituting a part of a first upstream extension passage P1b to be described later, and an extension hole 230h2 forming a part of a second upstream extension passage P2b to be described later. ) may be included. An upper end of the extension hole 230h1 and an upper end of the extension hole 230h2 may be located in the connection passage groove 232c.

The at least one extension hole 230h includes an extension hole 230h3 constituting a part of a first downstream extension passage P1d to be described later, and an extension hole 230h4 forming a part of a second downstream extension passage P2d to be described later. ) may be included. The upper end of the extension hole 230h3 may be located in the inflow channel groove 232a. The upper end of the extension hole 230h4 may be located in the outlet flow path groove 232b.

The first upstream extension passage P1b includes an extension hole 220h1 of the second part 220 , a capillary passage 810p of the first chemical liquid transfer pipe 810 , and an extension hole 230h1 of the third part 230 . They may be sequentially connected and formed. The second upstream extension passage P2b includes an extension hole 220h2 of the second part 220 , a capillary passage 820p of the second chemical transfer pipe 820 , and an extension hole 230h2 of the third part 230 . They may be sequentially connected and formed. The first downstream extension passage P1d may be formed by sequentially connecting the extension hole 230h3 of the third part 230 and the extension hole 220h3 of the second part 220 . The first downstream extension passage P1d may be formed by sequentially connecting the extension hole 230h4 of the third part 230 and the extension hole 220h4 of the second part 220 .

A guide groove 237 for guiding a coupling direction for assembling the fourth part 240 is formed in the third part 230 . The guide groove 237 may be formed by being depressed in a downward direction in a portion forming the circumferential surface of the third part 230 . The coupling guide 244 protruding laterally from the fourth part 240 may be engaged with the guide groove 237 .

At least one of the second part 220 and the third part 230 may include transfer tube seating portions 238a and 238b on which the chemical liquid transfer tube 800 is seated. The transfer pipe seating parts 238a and 238b include a first transport pipe seating part 238a on which the first chemical liquid transport pipe 810 is seated, and a second transport pipe seating part on which the second chemical liquid transport pipe 820 is seated ( 238b). The transfer tube seating portions 238a and 238b may form a hole into which the chemical liquid transfer tube 800 is inserted, and the hole into which the chemical liquid transfer tube 800 is inserted may communicate with the above-described extension hole. In this embodiment, the transfer pipe seating parts 238a and 238b are formed in the third part 230 , the extension hole 230h1 communicates with the hole of the first transport pipe seating part 238a, and the second transport pipe seating An extension hole 230h2 communicates with the hole of the portion 238b.

At least one of the second part 220 and the third part 230 may include flow path forming parts 239a and 239b extending the aforementioned extension hole in the vertical direction. The flow passage forming portions 239a and 239b may extend in parallel to the transfer pipe seating portion 238a. In this embodiment, the flow path forming parts 239a and 239b are formed in the third part 230 , the first flow path forming part 239a extends the extension hole 230h1 in the vertical direction, and the second flow path forming part ( 239b) extends the extension hole 230h4 in the vertical direction.

The third part 230 may be formed in a cylindrical shape extending up and down as a whole. A lower portion of the third part 230 may be inserted into and coupled to an upper portion of the second part 220 . The sealer 900 may be sandwiched between the second part 220 and the third part 230 . The second part 220 and the third part 230 may be coupled to each other so that the chemical liquid transfer pipe 800 is disposed therein.

The reservoir support part (fourth part) 240 may form a part of a second connection guide passage P2c to be described later. A connection hole 240h may be formed in the reservoir support part 240 . The connection hole 240h may vertically penetrate the reservoir support part 240 . The connection hole 240h may be formed in a central portion of the reservoir support part 240 .

The connection hole 240h may include an inflow connection hole 240h1 and an outflow connection hole 240h2 . The inflow connection hole 240h1 and the outflow connection hole 240h2 constitute a part of the second flow path P2 .

The reservoir support part 240 may be formed in a plate shape. The reservoir support part 240 may be formed in a circular shape as a whole when viewed from above. The reservoir support part 240 may be inserted into and coupled to an upper portion of the third part 230 . The reservoir support part 240 may include a coupling guide 244 protruding outwardly perpendicular to the vertical direction from the edge. A plurality of coupling guides 244 spaced apart from each other may be provided along the edge of the reservoir support part 240 .

The sealing plate 300 is sandwiched between two adjacent parts among the plurality of parts 210 , 220 , 230 , and 240 to contact the adjacent two parts. The chemical liquid passage passes through the two adjacent parts and the sealing plate 300 sandwiched between the two adjacent parts. Connection holes 310h and 320h that are connected to the flow path grooves 222 and 232 and constitute a part of the chemical solution flow path are formed in the sealing plate 300 . The connection holes 310h and 320h may penetrate the sealing plate 300 up and down.

Any one of the two parts (first and second parts 210 and 220 or third and fourth parts 230 and 240 ) adjacent to each other with the sealing plate 300 interposed therebetween 220 or 230 is a channel groove A portion of the chemical liquid flow path may be formed in 222 and 232 and the other one 210 and 240 . A part of the chemical liquid flow path of the other part 210 and 240 of the two parts adjacent to each other with the sealing plate 300 interposed therebetween, the connection holes 310h and 320h, and the flow path grooves 222 and 232 are They can be connected sequentially.

The sealing plate 300 may be formed in a plate shape. The sealing plate 300 may be formed in a circular shape when viewed from above. The material of the sealing plate 300 may be a material that is elastically deformable better than the material of two parts adjacent to each other with the sealing plate 300 interposed therebetween. In this embodiment, the material of the two parts adjacent to each other includes a synthetic resin, and the material of the sealing plate 300 includes rubber or silicon. The sealing plate 300 is elastically deformed by being pressed by the two adjacent parts, thereby stably preventing the chemical solution from leaking inside the flow channel grooves 222 and 223 . In the present embodiment, the sealing plate 300 is depressed by being pressed by the flow guide ribs 221 and 231 and may be elastically deformed.

The at least one sealing plate 300 may include a lower sealing plate 310 sandwiched between the first part 210 and the second part 220 to contact the first part 210 and the second part 220 . have. The lower sealing plate 310 has a cover surface 311 in contact with any one 220 having a flow path groove 222 among the two adjacent parts 210 and 220 and an auxiliary cover contacting the other 220 . face 312 . The cover surface 311 may form an upper surface, and the auxiliary cover surface 312 may form a lower surface.

An upstream connection hole 310h1 connected to the flow passage groove 222a and a downstream connection hole 310h2 connected to the merging passage groove 222b may be formed in the lower sealing plate 310 . The inflow passage hole 210h1 and the upstream connection hole 310h1 of the first part 210 may be sequentially connected to form an inflow passage P1i (refer to FIG. 10 ). The downstream connection hole 310h2 and the outlet channel hole 210h2 of the first part 210 may be sequentially connected to form an outlet channel P1o (refer to FIG. 10 ).

The lower sealing plate 310 may include at least one protrusion 314 protruding from the auxiliary cover surface 312 in a direction facing the first part 210 . The lower end of the connection hole 310h may be located at the lower end of the protrusion 314 . The at least one protrusion 314 may include an upstream protrusion 314a corresponding to the upstream connection hole 310h1 and a downstream protrusion 314b corresponding to the downstream connection hole 310h2 .

The lower sealing plate 310 may include a guide protrusion 319 protruding from the edge in an outward direction perpendicular to the vertical direction. The guide protrusion 319 may be inserted into the guide groove 229 of the body 200 .

The at least one sealing plate 300 is sandwiched between the third part (connection part) 230 and the fourth part (reservoir support part) 240 to make contact with the second part 220 and the fourth part 240 . A sealing plate 320 may be included. The upper sealing plate 320 has a cover surface 321 in contact with any one 230 having a flow path groove 232 among the two adjacent parts 230 and 240 , and an auxiliary cover contacting the other 220 . may include a face 322 . The cover surface 321 may form a lower surface, and the auxiliary cover surface 312 may form an upper surface.

A first connection hole 320h1 that forms a part of the second flow path P2 and is connected to the inflow connection hole 240h1 of the reservoir support part 240 may be formed in the upper sealing plate 320 . The upper sealing plate 320 may have a second connection hole 320h2 that forms a part of the second flow path P2 and is connected to the outlet connection hole 240h2 of the reservoir support part 240 . The lower end of the first connection hole 320h1 faces the inflow passage groove 232a of the third part 230 , and the lower end of the second connection hole 320h2 has the outlet passage groove 232b in the third part 230 . can be faced with

The reservoir push member 500 is configured to press the reservoir 400 . The reservoir push member 500 may be disposed above the reservoir 400 . The reservoir push member 500 may be configured to move downward to press the reservoir 400 . When the reservoir push member 500 moves downward, the reservoir 400 is pressed between the reservoir push member 500 and the reservoir support part 240, so that the chemical liquid in the internal space 400s of the reservoir 400 is transferred to the reservoir ( 400) may leak to the outside. The reservoir pushing member 500 may include an upper plate 510 and a reservoir pressing part 520 .

The upper plate 510 may be coupled to the upper side of the reservoir pressing unit 520 . The upper plate 510 may be formed in a circular shape as a whole when viewed from above. The upper plate 510 may include a coupling surface 511 coupled to an upper surface of the reservoir pressing unit 520 , and a pressing surface 512 pressed by the button member 700 . The upper plate 510 may include a side guide 513 extending along the circumference of the coupling surface 511 and contacting the edge of the reservoir pressing part 520 . The upper plate 510 may include a protrusion 515 protruding outwardly perpendicular to the vertical direction from the edge.

The reservoir pressing unit 520 includes a lower surface 521 that presses the reservoir 400 . The reservoir pressing unit 520 may be formed of a material that is more flexible than the upper plate 510 . In this embodiment, the material of the upper plate 510 may include a synthetic resin, and the material of the reservoir pressing part 520 may include rubber or silicon.

The lower surface 521 of the reservoir pressing unit 520 may include an upwardly concave surface. The concave surface of the lower surface 521 may be formed to correspond to the convex surface of the upper surface 241 of the reservoir support part 240 . According to an embodiment, the concave surface may be formed to have a different curvature than the convex surface, and may include a chemical solution inducing part 521a for forming an upwardly recessed groove in the concave surface. A detailed description thereof will be given later.

The button member 700 may be configured to be spaced apart from the reservoir push member 500 upward. The button member 700 may be configured to press the reservoir push member 500 downward. When the user presses the manipulation unit 710 of the button member 700 downward, the button member 700 may move downward to come into contact with the upper surface of the reservoir push member 500 . When the button member 700 moves further downward while in contact with the upper surface of the reservoir push member 500, the button member 700 and the reservoir push member 500 move downward integrally, and the reservoir push member ( 500 may press the reservoir 400 downward.

The button member 700 may be coupled to the body 200 to be movable in the vertical direction along the outer surface of the body 200 . The button member 700 may include a sliding part 730 surrounding the circumferential surface of the body 200 . The sliding part 730 may be formed in a cylindrical shape as a whole. The button member 700 may include an upper surface portion 720 extending horizontally from an upper portion of the sliding portion 730 . The button member 700 may include a manipulation unit 710 protruding upward from the upper surface unit 720 .

The elastic member 1000 may be disposed between the reservoir push member 500 and the button member 700 . The elastic member 1000 may be configured to elastically deform when the reservoir push member 500 and the button member 700 come close to each other. When the user releases the button member 700 after pressing it downward, the button member 700 may move upwardly spaced apart from the reservoir push member 500 by the restoring force of the elastic member 1000 . At this time, the reservoir push member 500 and the reservoir support part 240 may maintain a state close to each other.

The elastic member 1000 may use one of various known methods of exerting an elastic force. For example, the elastic member 1000 may include members of various types such as compression springs, tension springs, torque springs, and air springs, and may include members configured to be elastically compressed with a material such as rubber.

The chemical solution valve device 80 may include at least one chemical solution transfer pipe 800 having capillary flow paths 810p and 820p constituting a part of the chemical solution flow path. The chemical liquid transfer pipe 800 is coupled to the body 200 . The chemical liquid transfer pipe 800 may have a function of limiting the hourly flow rate of the chemical liquid. As an example, the chemical liquid transfer tube 800 may include a capillary tube. As another example, the chemical liquid transfer tube 800 may include a polymer microtube. In addition, the chemical liquid transfer pipe 800 may be composed of various shapes and materials having a capillary flow path. For example, the capillary flow path 820p may have a diameter of about 0.04 to 0.08 mm, thereby limiting the flow rate of the chemical solution per hour.

The at least one chemical liquid transfer pipe 800 may include a first chemical liquid transfer pipe 810 forming a capillary flow path 810p constituting a part of the first flow path P1. The first chemical transfer pipe 810 may be disposed on at least one of the plurality of parts 210 , 220 , 230 , and 240 . In this embodiment, the capillary flow path 810p constitutes a part of the first upstream extended flow path P1b, but in another embodiment not shown, the capillary flow path 810p may constitute a part of the first downstream extended flow path P1d. may be

At least one chemical liquid transfer pipe 800 may include a second chemical liquid transfer pipe 820 forming a capillary flow path 820p constituting a part of the second flow path P2. The second chemical delivery pipe 820 may be disposed on at least one of the plurality of parts 210 , 220 , 230 , and 240 . In this embodiment, the capillary flow path 820p constitutes a part of the second upstream extended flow path P2b, but in another embodiment not shown, the capillary flow path 820p constitutes a part of the second downstream extended flow path P2d. may be

At least a portion of the chemical delivery pipe 800 may be in contact with the inner surface of the body 200 . The chemical delivery pipe 800 may be disposed to pass through the sealer 910 .

The sealer 900 may be formed in a ring shape. The sealer 900 may be formed of an elastic material such as rubber. In the present embodiment, the sealer 900 is disposed between the second part 220 and the second part 220 .

The at least one sealer 900 may include at least one transfer pipe sealer 910 disposed between the outer surface of the chemical liquid transfer pipe 800 and the inner surface of the housing 81 . The transfer pipe sealer 910 may block the chemical from flowing between the outer surface of the chemical liquid transfer pipe 800 and the inner surface of the body 200 . The transport pipe sealer 910 may surround the periphery of the chemical transport pipe 800 . The at least one transfer tube sealer 910 may include a first transfer tube sealer 911 disposed between the outer surface of the first chemical transfer tube 810 and the inner surface of the body 200 . The at least one transfer tube sealer 910 may include a second transfer tube sealer 912 disposed between the outer surface of the second chemical liquid transfer tube 820 and the inner surface of the body 200 .

The at least one sealer 900 is sandwiched between the two parts 220 and 230 coupled to each other, and at least one connection sealer 930 to prevent leakage of the chemical solution between the two parts 220 and 230. can The connection sealer 930 is disposed in a portion of the chemical liquid passage where the chemical liquid transfer pipe 800 is not disposed. The at least one connection sealer 930 may include a first connection sealer 931 disposed in the first downstream extension passage P1d formed by the two parts 220 and 230 coupled to each other. The at least one connection sealer 930 may include a second connection sealer 932 disposed in the second downstream extension passage P2d formed by the two parts 220 and 230 coupled to each other.

The chemical liquid valve device 80 may include at least one air passage filter 1200 of hydrophobic. The air passage filter 1200 blocks the passage of the chemical but allows air to pass therethrough. The air passage filter 1200 may be disposed on the filter support part 210 . The filter support part 210 may form a passage R1 of air branching from the inflow passage P1i (refer to FIG. 11 ). The filter support part 210 may form a passage R2 of air branching from the outlet passage P1o (refer to FIG. 12 ). Arrow A1 in FIG. 11 shows a direction in which air passes along passage R1, and arrow A2 in FIG. 12 shows a direction in which air passes along passage R2.

The at least one air pass filter 1200 may include an upstream air pass filter 1200A located on the upstream side of the branching point Qd on the first flow path P1 . The upstream air passage filter 1200A may be configured to discharge air in the first flow path P1 to the outside. The upstream air passage filter 1200A may include a first air passage filter 1210 disposed at a boundary between the air passage R1 and the inflow passage P1i. The upstream air pass filter 1200A may further include a second air pass filter 1220 disposed on the air passage R1 .

The at least one air pass filter 1200 may include a downstream air pass filter 1200B located on the downstream side of the confluence point Qu on the first flow path P1 . The downstream air passage filter 1200B may be configured to discharge air in the first flow path P1 to the outside. The downstream air passage filter 1200B may include a first air passage filter 1210 disposed at a boundary between the air passage R2 and the outlet passage P1o. The upstream air pass filter 1200A may further include a second air pass filter 1220 disposed on the air passage R2 .

The air passage filter 1200 may include a first air passage filter 1210 and a second air passage filter 1220 sequentially disposed on the air passages R1 and R2 . The second air pass filter 1220 is configured to allow air that has passed through the first air pass filter 1210 to pass therethrough. The second air passage filter 1220 may perform a function of preventing the internal chemical from flowing out even when the pores or the adhesive portion of the first air passage filter 1210 are damaged.

The second air passage filter 1220 may be formed of the same material as the first air passage filter 1210 or by processing a porous plastic material. For example, the second air passage filter 1220 may be formed such that a hydrophobic porous plastic resin material fills a portion of the cross-sectional area of the air passages R1 and R2. For example, the material of the second air pass filter 1220 can be obtained from Forex Corporation of Fairburn, GA 30213 (website: www.porex.com). . A product under the name of Forex Hydrophobic Vents of the Forex Corporation can be used, and this product is made of a material of polyethyle polytetrafluoroethylene.

The chemical liquid valve device 80 may include at least one hydrophilic boundary filter 1300 disposed on the chemical liquid passage. The boundary filter 1300 may be disposed to cross the chemical liquid passage. The at least one boundary filter 1300 may include an upstream boundary filter 1300A disposed between the upstream air pass filter 1200A and the branching point Qd on the inflow passage P1i. The at least one boundary filter 1300 may include a downstream boundary filter 1300B disposed between the outlet Qo and the downstream air pass filter 1200B on the outlet flow path P1o.

The boundary filter 1300 is configured to act as a pressure interface between the flow path part on the upstream side and the flow path part on the downstream side with respect to the boundary filter 1300 when the chemical solution is wetted. Due to the boundary filter 1300 , the upstream flow passage portion and the downstream flow passage portion may have different internal pressures. For example, the boundary filter 1300 may be configured in at least one of a mesh structure and a fiber structure. The boundary filter 1300 may additionally have a function of filtering impurities.

9 is an elevation view of the reservoir assembly A400 of FIG. 7 . Referring to FIG. 9 , the reservoir assembly A400 is a component including the assembly of the reservoir 400 and the reservoir support part 240 . The chemical liquid valve device 80 may include a reservoir assembly A400 .

The reservoir (reservoir) 400 forms an internal space (400s) for storing the chemical. In the chemical liquid valve device 80 , the internal space 400s of the reservoir 400 is located on the chemical liquid flow path. In the chemical liquid valve device 80 , the internal space 400s of the reservoir 400 may be located on the second flow path P2 .

The reservoir 400 is configured such that the volume of the internal space 400s is changeable. As the volume of the internal space 400s of the reservoir 400 increases, the chemical solution may be stored, and as the volume of the internal space 400s of the reservoir 400 decreases, the stored chemical solution may be discharged.

The reservoir 400 may include an upper first film 410 and a lower second film 420 coupled to each other. For example, each of the first film 410 and the second film 420 may be a PVC (polyvinyl chloride) film. The first film 410 and the second film 420 may be vertically coupled to each other to form an internal space 400s between the first film 410 and the second film 420 . .

At least one hole 420h connected to the inner space 400s may be formed in a portion 421 of the outer surface of the reservoir 400 . The at least one hole 420h may include an inlet hole 420h1 and an outlet hole 420h2 . The inflow hole 420h1 may constitute a part of the reservoir inflow passage P2ci, and the outlet hole 420h2 may constitute a part of the reservoir outflow passage P2co.

The part 421 of the reservoir 400 may be fixed to the reservoir support part 240 . The one portion 421 may be located in the central portion of the reservoir 400 . The one portion 421 may be located at the center of the lower surface of the reservoir 400 . The one portion 421 may be positioned on the second film 420 .

The reservoir support part 240 may be disposed below the reservoir 400 . The reservoir 400 may be fixed to the upper surface 241 of the reservoir support part 240 . The upper surface 241 of the reservoir support part 240 may include an upwardly convex surface.

The part 421 of the reservoir 400 may be fixed to the part 241a of the upper side of the reservoir support part 240 . The one portion 241a may be located at a central portion of the reservoir support part 240 . The part 421 of the reservoir 400 is located at the center of the lower surface of the reservoir 400 , and the convex surface of the reservoir support part 240 protrudes from a position corresponding to the center of the reservoir 400 . can be

The convex surface of the reservoir support part 240 may have an upwardly convex curvature. The reservoir support part 240 may be configured such that the convex surface has an uppermost end in the central portion. The convex surface of the reservoir support part 240 may have an uppermost end in the one portion 241a of the reservoir support part 240 .

In the reservoir support part 240 , an inflow connection hole 240h1 that forms a part of the chemical liquid passage and is connected to the inflow hole 420h1 of the reservoir 400 may be formed. The reservoir support part 240 may have an outlet connection hole 240h2 that forms a part of the chemical liquid flow path and is connected to the outlet hole 420h2 .

The inflow connection hole 240h1 may form a part of the reservoir inflow passage P2ci. The inflow connection hole 240h1 may be connected to the inflow hole 420h1 of the reservoir 400 . The inflow hole 420h1 and the inflow connection hole 240h1 may be vertically connected. The inflow connection hole 240h1 may be connected to the first connection hole 320h1 of the sealing plate 320 . The inflow connection hole 240h1 and the first connection hole 320h1 may be vertically connected.

The outflow connection hole 240h2 may form a part of the reservoir outflow flow path P2co. The outlet connection hole 240h2 may be connected to the outlet hole 420h2 of the reservoir 400 . The outlet hole 420h2 and the outlet connection hole 240h2 may be vertically connected. The outlet connection hole 240h2 may be connected to the second connection hole 320h2 of the sealing plate 320 . The outflow connection hole 240h2 and the second connection hole 320h2 may be vertically connected.

10 is a cross-sectional perspective view of the chemical liquid valve device 80 taken along the line S1-S1' of FIG. 8 . 11 is a cross-sectional view of the chemical liquid valve device 80 taken along the line S2-S2' of FIG. 8 . 12 is a cross-sectional view of the chemical liquid valve device 80 taken along the line S3-S3' of FIG. 8 . FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the chemical liquid valve device 80 taken along line S4-S4' of FIG. 8 .

10 to 13 , the chemical solution flow path may include a first flow path P1 for guiding the chemical solution to continuously flow from the inlet Qi to the outlet Qo. The chemical liquid flow path guides the chemical solution to be classified at the branching point of the first flow path P1, and guides the classified chemical solution to join at the confluence point Qu located on the downstream side of the branching point Qd of the first flow path P1. and a second flow path P2. The second flow path P2 may be configured to be opened and closed.

The first flow path P1 includes an inflow flow path P1i, a first classification guide flow path P1a, a first upstream extension flow path P1b, a first connection guide flow path P1c, a first downstream extension flow path P1d, and a second flow path P1d. 1 The merging guide flow path P1e and the outlet flow path P1o may be sequentially connected to each other. The first capillary flow path 810p may form a part of the first upstream extension flow path P1b.

The second flow path P2 includes a second classification guide flow path P2a, a second upstream extension flow path P2b, a reservoir inflow flow path P2ci, an internal space 400s of the reservoir 400, a reservoir outflow flow path P2co, The second downstream extension passage P2d and the second merging guide passage P2e may be sequentially connected to each other. The second capillary flow path 820p may form a part of the second upstream extension flow path P2b. The insertion space 250s, which will be described later, may form a part of the second downstream extension passage P2d.

10 and 11 , the inflow passage P1i is a passage section from the inlet Qi to the branching point Qd. After flowing along the inflow flow path P1i (refer to arrow Hi), the chemical liquid is classified at the dividing point Qd and flows along the dividing flow path P1a and P2a. The first classification guide passage P1a is a passage section from the classification point Qd to the first classification guide point Qd1. The chemical liquid flows along the first fractionation guide flow path P1a, and then flows along the first upstream extension flow path P1b (refer to arrow H11). In addition, the second classification guide passage P2a is a passage section from the classification point Qd to the second classification guide point Qd2. The chemical liquid flows along the second fractionation guide flow path P2a, and then flows along the second upstream extension flow path P2b (refer to arrow H21).

11 and 12 , on the first flow path P1 , a first connection guide flow path P1c is positioned between a branch point Qd and a junction point Qu. The first connection guide passage P1c may connect the downstream end of the first upstream extension passage P1b and the upstream end of the first downstream extension passage P1d. The chemical sequentially flows along the first upstream extension passage P1b and the first connection guide passage P1c, and then flows along the first downstream extension passage P1d (arrow H13).

12 and 13 , on the second flow path P2 , the second connection guide flow path P2c is positioned between the branch point Qd and the confluence point Qu. The second connection guide passage P2c may connect the downstream end of the second upstream extension passage P2b and the downstream end of the second downstream extension passage P2d. The chemical sequentially flows along the second upstream extension passage P2b and the second connection guide passage P2c, and then flows along the second downstream extension passage P2d (arrow H24).

Referring to FIG. 13 , the second connection guide flow path P2c is the reservoir inflow flow path P2ci located between the branch point Qd and the internal space 400s of the reservoir 400 on the second flow path P2. may include The reservoir inflow passage P2ci includes the inflow passage groove 232a of the third part 230 , the first connection hole 320h1 of the sealing plate 320 , the inflow connection hole 240h1 of the fourth part 240 , and the reservoir. The inflow holes 420h1 of 400 may be sequentially connected to each other.

Referring to FIG. 13 , the second connection guide flow path P2c includes a reservoir outlet flow path P2co located between the junction Qu on the second flow path P2 and the internal space 400s of the reservoir 400 . can do. The reservoir outlet flow path P2co includes an outlet hole 420h2 of the reservoir 400, an outlet connection hole 240h2 of the fourth part 240, a second connection hole 320h2 of the sealing plate 320, and a third part ( The outlet channel grooves 420h2 of the 230 may be sequentially connected to each other. The chemical liquid in the internal space 400s of the reservoir 400 flows along the reservoir outlet flow path P2co (refer to arrow H23), and then flows along the second downstream extension flow path P2d (refer to arrow H24).

Referring to FIGS. 10 and 12 , the chemical liquids classified by the fractionation passages P1a and P2a are joined through the confluence passages P1e and P2e, and flow along the outflow passages P1o (see arrow Ho). . The first merging guide passage P1e is a passage section from the first merging guide point Qu1 to the merging point Qu. The chemical liquid flows along the first downstream extension flow path P1d (refer to arrow H13), and then flows along the first confluence guide flow path P1e. In addition, the second merging guide passage P2e is a passage section from the second merging guide point Qu2 to the merging point Qu. The chemical liquid flows along the second downstream extension passage P2d (refer to arrow H24), and then flows along the second confluence guide passage P2e. The outlet flow path P1o is a flow path section from the confluence point Qu to the outlet port Qo. The chemical liquid flows along the merging passages P1e and P2e and then along the outflow passages P1o (refer to arrow Ho).

14 is an exploded perspective view of the lock assembly 600 and the body 200 of FIG. 5 . 15 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the lock assembly 600 of FIG. 14 is coupled. 16 is a perspective view of a state in which a part of the button member 700 of FIG. 5 is cut away. 17A and 17B are cross-sectional views of the chemical liquid valve device 80 taken along line S5-S5' of FIG. 8 . FIG. 17A is a view showing a locked state, and FIG.

In describing the lock assembly 600 , a central axis X, which is a virtual axis, may be defined. In the present embodiment, the central axis X extends in a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. In the present disclosure, any one of the extension directions of the central axis X may be defined as a “first direction D1”, and a direction opposite to the first direction D1 may be defined as a “second direction D2”. have. As used in the present disclosure, "radial outward direction (XO)" means a direction away from the central axis X, and "radial inward direction (XI)" means a direction approaching the central axis X.

14 to 17B , the body 200 may form an insertion space 250s that is depressed in the first direction D1 . The insertion space 250s may have an opening 250s1 in the second direction D2 .

The body 200 may include a space forming part 250 forming an insertion space 250s. In this embodiment, the space forming part 250 is provided in the third part 230 . Spatial formation 250 may include surfaces 251 , 252 defining insertion space 250s. The surfaces 251 and 252 may include a circumferential surface 251 defining a perimeter about the central axis X of the insertion space 250s. The surfaces 251 , 252 may include a distal end surface 252 defining an end of the insertion space 250s in the first direction D1 . The end surface 252 may extend from an end of the circumferential surface 251 in the first direction D1 .

The space forming unit 250 may form a stopping protrusion 255 facing the second direction D2. The stopper 613 of the lock valve 610 may contact the locking jaw 255 . The locking protrusion 255 may extend from an end of the circumferential surface 251 in the second direction D2 .

A first hole 250a and a second hole 250b may be positioned on the surfaces 251 and 252 defining the insertion space 250s of the body 200 . The first hole 250a and the first hole 250a may be located on the peripheral surface 251 of the surfaces 251 and 252 . The first hole 250a and the second hole 250b may be formed to face each other with the lock valve 610 interposed therebetween.

The first hole 250a, the insertion space 250s, and the second hole 250b may be sequentially connected to form a part of the chemical liquid flow path. The first hole 250a, the insertion space 250s, and the second hole 250b may be sequentially connected to form a part of the second flow path P2. In this embodiment, the first hole 250a, the insertion space 250s, and the second hole 250b are sequentially connected to form the second downstream extension passage P2d. The chemical may flow through a gap between the outer surface of the lock valve 610 and the surfaces 251 and 252 of the space forming part 250 .

The lock assembly 600 includes a lock valve 610 inserted into the insertion space 250s. The lock valve 610 may block the opening 250s1 of the insertion space 250s. The lock valve 610 may form a valve groove 610h recessed in the first direction D1 . The valve groove 610h may be formed by being depressed in the first direction from the surface of the lock valve 610 in the second direction D2 . The valve groove 610h may be formed by being depressed along the central axis X.

The lock assembly 600 includes a lock pin 630 inserted into the valve groove 610h. The lock pin 630 may be configured to elastically deform the lock valve 610 . An upward movement of the lock pin 630 in the first direction D1 may be defined as a 'lock state', and a state in which the lock pin 630 moves in the second direction D2 may be defined as a 'release state'. can do. In the locked state, the lock valve 610 blocks at least one of the first hole 250a and the second hole 250b (refer to FIG. 17A ). In the present embodiment, in the locked state, the lock valve 610 blocks both the first hole 250a and the second hole 250b. In the released state, the lock valve 610 opens the first hole 250a and the second hole 250b (refer to FIG. 17B ).

The lock valve 610 may be formed of a material that is more flexible than that of the lock pin 630 . The lock valve 610 may be formed of a material that is more flexible than the material of the space forming part 250 . In this embodiment, the material of the lock pin 630 and the material of the space forming part 250 may include synthetic resin, and the material of the lock valve 610 may include rubber or silicon. The lock valve 610 may be configured to be elastically deformed or elastically restored according to the movement of the lock pin 630 in the first direction D1 or the second direction D2 .

The lock valve 610 may include an insertion part 611 inserted into the insertion space 250s and forming a valve groove 610h. A valve groove 610h may be formed in the center of the insertion part 611 . The insertion part 611 may be formed in a cylindrical shape. The circumferential surface facing the radially outward direction XO of the insertion part 611 may face the circumferential surface 251 of the space forming part 250 . The shielding surface 617 facing the first direction D1 of the insertion part 611 may face the end surface 252 of the space forming part 250 .

The lock valve 610 may include a distal end 617a that contacts the surfaces 251 and 252 of the body 200 in the first direction D1 . The distal end 617a may contact the distal face 252 of the space forming portion 250 . The distal end 617a may form an end of the lock valve 610 in the first direction D1 . The distal end 617a may protrude from the shielding surface 617 in the first direction D1 .

The lock valve 610 may include a stopper 613 extending from the insertion part 611 in the radially outward direction XO. The stopper 613 may extend in a circumferential direction about the central axis (X). The stopper 613 may be seated on the body 200 . The stopper 613 is seated on the body 200 to block the opening 250s1 of the insertion space 250s. A surface of the stopper 613 facing the first direction D1 may be in contact with the engaging protrusion 255 of the space forming unit 250 .

The lock valve 610 may include a pin seating part 615 disposed in the valve groove 610h. The pin seating part 615 may have a surface in the second direction D2 contactable to the surface of the lock pin 630 in the first direction D1 . In the locked state, the locking protrusion 635 of the lock pin 630 may contact the surface of the pin seating portion 615 in the second direction D2 . When the locking state is changed from the unlocked state to the locked state, the locking pin 630 moves in the first direction D1 while the locking protrusion 635 and the pin seating portion 615 are in contact with each other and the lock valve 610 . can be elastically deformed. When changing from the locked state to the unlocked state, the lock valve 610 may elastically restore and the pin seating part 615 may push the locking protrusion 635 in the second direction D2 .

The valve groove 610h may include a first recessed portion 610h1 and a second recessed portion 610h2 sequentially disposed along the first direction D1 . The first recessed part 610h1 and the second recessed part 610h2 may be connected to each other. The first recessed portion 610h1 may be positioned in the second direction D2 with respect to the pin seating portion 615 . The second recessed portion 610h2 may be positioned in the first direction D1 with respect to the pin seating portion 615 . The second recessed part 610h2 may be narrower in the radially inward direction XI than the first recessed part 610h1 . A circumferential length about the central axis X of the second recessed part 610h2 is shorter than a circumferential length about the central axis X of the first recessed part 610h1 .

The lock pin 630 may include a push part 631 inserted into the valve groove 610h. The push part 631 may be inserted into the second recessed portion 610h2 . The push part 631 may protrude from the head part 633 in the first direction.

On a cross-section perpendicular to the first direction D1 , the push unit 631 may have a rectangular cross-section. A cross-section perpendicular to the first direction D1 of the push part 631 is a direction in which a length l1 in both directions in which the first hole 250a and the second hole 250b are disposed is perpendicular to both directions. It may be formed to be longer than the length l2 of the furnace. Through this, in the locked state, the lock valve 610 is more elastically deformed and stretched in both directions in which the first hole 250a and the second hole 250b are disposed, so that the first hole 250a and the second hole 250a are elastically deformed. (250b) can be well blocked. In this embodiment, the length l1 is a length in the vertical direction.

The lock pin 630 may include a head part 633 disposed in the second direction D2 of the push part 631 . The head part 633 may form an end of the lock pin 630 in the second direction D2 . The head part 633 may be configured to be in contact with the button member 700 . In the locked state, the head part 633 may come into contact with the contact surface 731a of the button member 700 and may be pressed in the first direction D1 . In the released state, the head part 633 may be inserted into the head insertion part 730b of the button member 700 .

An inclined surface 633a extending in a direction between the first direction D1 and the downward direction may be formed on the surface of the head part 633 in the second direction D2 . The button member 700 may move in an up-down direction. When the button member 700 moves upward, the head 633 may contact the contact surface 731a of the button member 700 .

The lock pin 630 may include a locking protrusion 635 protruding in the radial outward direction XO. A pair of locking protrusions 635 protruding in opposite directions may be provided. The locking protrusion 635 may be disposed between the push part 631 and the head part 633 . A surface of the locking protrusion 635 in the first direction D1 may contact the pin seating portion 615 of the lock valve 610 . A surface of the locking protrusion 635 in the second direction D2 may be in contact with a surface of the locking portion 655 of the lock cap 650 in the first direction D1 .

In the locked state, the locking protrusion 635 may contact the pin seating part 615 , and in the unlocked state, the locking protrusion 635 may be spaced apart from the pin seating part 615 in the second direction D2 . In the unlocked state, the locking protrusion 635 may contact the locking part 655 , and in the locked state, the locking protrusion 635 may be spaced apart from the locking part 655 in the first direction D1 .

The lock assembly 600 may include a lock cap 650 that is seated on the body 200 while pressing the stopper 613 of the lock valve 610 . The lock cap 650 may be fixed to the body 200 . The material of the lock cap 650 may include a synthetic resin.

The lock cap 650 may include a valve fixing part 651 that presses the stopper 613 of the lock valve 610 in the first direction D1 . The valve fixing part 651 may extend in a circumferential direction about the central axis (X).

The lock cap 650 may include a seating part 652 that is seated on the edge of the opening 250s1 of the body 200 . A surface of the seating part 652 in the first direction D1 may be fixed to the body 200 . The seating part 652 may be located in the second direction D2 of the valve fixing part 651 and extend in the radially outward direction XO. The seating portion 652 may extend in a circumferential direction about the central axis (X).

The lock cap 650 may include a locking portion 655 protruding in the radially inward direction XI. The locking part 655 may be caught by the lock pin 630 to limit a maximum position at which the lock pin 630 can move in the second direction D2 . A pair of locking portions 655 protruding to face each other may be provided. The locking part 655 is disposed on one side of the guide hole 650h.

The lock cap 650 may form a guide hole 650h through which the head portion 633 of the lock pin 630 passes. The guide hole 650h passes through the lock cap 650 along the central axis X. The guide hole 650h is formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the head 633 viewed in the first direction D1 , and may guide the movement direction of the lock pin 630 .

Referring to FIG. 16 , the button member 700 may be disposed to be movable in a vertical direction perpendicular to the first direction D1 with respect to the body 200 . When the button member 700 moves upward, the locked state may be obtained, and when the button member 700 moves downward, it may be in the unlocked state. The button member 700 may push the lock pin 630 in the first direction D1 when changing from the unlocked state to the locked state. The button member 700 may release the press of the lock pin 630 when the lock state is changed to the release state.

The sliding part 730 of the button member 700 may surround the body 200 . The sliding part 730 may include an inner surface 731 facing the outer surface of the body 200 and an outer surface 732 opposite to the inner surface 731 . The inner surface 731 may move up and down along the outer surface of the body 200 .

The button member 700 may include a contact surface 731a facing the first direction D1. The contact surface 731a may be located on the inner surface 731 . The contact surface 731a may contact the head portion 633 of the lock pin 630 . A head insertion part 730b that is a recess or a hole recessed in the second direction D2 may be formed in the button member 700 . The head insertion part 730b may be formed in the sliding part 730 . The head insertion part 730b may be located above the contact surface 731a. In the locked state, the contact surface 731a presses the lock pin 630 in the first direction D1. In the released state, the head part 633 may be inserted into the head insertion part 730b in the second direction.

When changing from the unlocked state to the locked state, the lower end 730b1 of the head insertion part 730b slides on the inclined surface 633a of the head part 633 and moves upward to release the lock pin 630. It may move in the first direction D1. When changing from the locked state to the unlocked state, the lower end 730b1 of the head insertion part 730b moves downward while sliding on the inclined surface 633a of the head part 633, and the head part 633 is It may be inserted into the head insertion part 730b.

The button member 700 may include a guide rib 740 configured to guide movement in the vertical direction with respect to the body 200 . The guide rib 740 may protrude inward from the inner surface 731 and extend in the vertical direction.

The button member 700 may include a push bar 750 protruding downward from the upper surface portion 720 . The push bar 750 may be configured to be in contact with the upper surface of the reservoir push member 500 . The push bar 750 may press the reservoir push member 500 downward. The push bar 750 may be upwardly spaced apart from the reservoir push member 500 by the restoring force of the elastic member 1000 .

17A and 17B , the lock valve 610 may be configured to be elastically deformed by the lock pin 630 when it is changed from the unlocked state to the locked state. When changing from the locked state to the unlocked state, the lock pin 630 may move in the second direction D2 by the elastic restoring force. In the present embodiment, when the locked state is changed to the unlocked state, the lock pin 630 may move in the second direction D2 by the elastic restoring force of the lock valve 610 . In another embodiment not shown, a separate elastic member, such as a spring, is disposed between the lock valve 610 and the lock pin 630 so that when the lock pin 630 moves in the first direction D1, the elastic member The member may be elastically deformed, and the lock pin 630 may be pushed in the second direction D2 by the elastic restoring force of the elastic member.

The lock valve 610 is configured such that the valve groove 610h expands and elastically deforms when changing from the unlocked state to the locked state, and the valve groove 610h is narrow when changing from the locked state to the unlocked state. and may be configured to be elastically restored. The elastically deformed lock valve 610 may block at least one of the first hole 250a and the second hole 250b. The lock valve 610 is configured to elastically deform the insertion part 611 while protruding in a direction in which at least one of the first hole 250a and the second hole 250b is located when the locking state is changed from the unlocked state to the locked state. can be In this embodiment, the insertion part 611 protrudes in the vertical direction and elastically deforms to block the first hole 250a and the second hole 250b.

The lock valve 610 may be configured to flow the chemical through the space between the outer surface of the insertion part 611 and the surfaces 251 and 252 of the body 200 in the released state. The chemical introduced into the insertion space 250s through the first hole 250a may flow out from the insertion space 250s through the second hole 250b.

The reservoir 400 may be located on the upstream side of the insertion space 250s on the chemical liquid passage. The reservoir 400 may form an internal space 400s for storing the chemical solution. The chemical liquid in the inner space 400s may be introduced into the insertion space 250s through the first hole 250a.

The reservoir push member 500 may be configured to press the reservoir 400 downward. The button member 700 may be configured to press the reservoir push member 500 downward when changing from the locked state to the unlocked state. In the released state, the first hole 250a and the second hole 250b are opened (refer to enlarged views G1 of FIGS. 17A and 17B ).

Referring to FIG. 17B , when the user presses the manipulation unit 710 downward (MB), the button member 700 presses the reservoir push member 500 downward, and the reservoir push member 500 pushes the reservoir 400 downward. Press with Further, the head portion 633 of the lock pin 630 is inserted into the head insertion portion 730b of the button member 700 to elastically restore the lock valve 610, and the first hole 250a and the second hole ( 250b) is opened. The chemical liquid inside the pressurized reservoir 400 flows out of the reservoir 400 and sequentially passes through the first hole 250a, the insertion space 250s, and the second hole 250b, and the first flow path P1 ) can be joined.

Referring to FIG. 17A , when the user releases the manipulation unit 710 , the button member 700 moves upward from the reservoir push member 500 by the restoring force of the elastic member 1000 (MA). The button member 700 is caught by the case 100 and is disposed at a position of maximum movement upward. Thereafter, when the reservoir 400 is inflated while the internal space 400s of the reservoir 400 is filled with the chemical, the reservoir push member 500 may be moved upward by the reservoir 400 .

One of the upper surface 241 of the reservoir support part 240 and the lower surface 521 of the reservoir push member 500 includes a convex surface in the other direction, and the other one corresponds to the convex surface. It may include a concave surface. In this embodiment, the upper surface 241 of the reservoir support part 240 includes the convex surface, and the lower surface 521 of the reservoir push member 500 includes the concave surface.

Referring to enlarged views G2 and G2 ′ of FIGS. 17A and 17B , the upper surface 241 of the reservoir support part 240 and the reservoir push member at a position corresponding to the part 421 of the reservoir 400 . A gap in the vertical direction between the upper surface 241 and the lower surface 521 at a position where the gap ga in the vertical direction of the lower surface 521 of 500 is different from the position corresponding to the one portion 421 . may be greater than (gb). The part 421 of the reservoir 400 is located in the center of the lower side of the reservoir 400, and the gap ga in the vertical direction between the convex surface and the concave surface in the central part of the reservoir 400 is the reservoir At the edge portion of 400 , the gap gb in the vertical direction between the convex surface and the concave surface may be larger. Through this, the chemical solution can be discharged through the outlet hole 420h2 located in the portion 421 of the reservoir 400 while minimizing the remaining amount of the chemical solution inside the reservoir 400 .

In a state in which the reservoir push member 500 is moved upward, the gap ga may be larger than the gap gb. The lower surface 521 of the reservoir push member 500 may be formed of a material that is more flexible than the reservoir support part 240 . When the reservoir push member 500 moves downward and the edge of the reservoir push member 500 is pressed by the edge of the reservoir support part 240 , the lower surface 521 of the reservoir push member 500 is elastically deformed. As a result, the difference between the gap ga and the gap gb may be reduced or eliminated.

In an embodiment with reference to the enlarged view G2 of FIG. 17B , the reservoir push member 500 may include a chemical solution guide part 521a forming a recessed upwardly in the center of the lower surface 521 . Through this, the gap ga can be made larger than the gap gb.

In another embodiment with reference to the enlarged view G2 ′ of FIG. 17B , the part 421 of the reservoir 400 is located at the center of the lower side of the reservoir 400 , and the center of the reservoir 400 is moved upward and downward. On a cross-section transverse to , the concave surface of the lower surface 521 ′ of the reservoir push member 500 may have a greater curvature than the convex surface. Through this, the gap ga can be made larger than the gap gb.

Although the technical spirit of the present disclosure has been described by the examples shown in some embodiments and the accompanying drawings, it does not depart from the technical spirit and scope of the present disclosure that can be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs. It should be understood that various substitutions, modifications, and alterations within the scope may be made. Further, such substitutions, modifications and variations are intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims.

1: chemical injection device, 80: chemical valve device, A400: reservoir assembly, P1: first flow path, P2: second flow path, 100: case, 200: body, 210, 220, 230, 240: a plurality of parts, 250 : space forming part, 300, 310, 320: sealing plate, 400: reservoir, 500: reservoir push member, 600: lock assembly, 610: lock valve, 630: lock pin, 650: lock cap, 700: button member, 800 : drug delivery tube, 900: sealer, 1000: elastic member, 1100: coater, 1200: air passage filter, 1300: boundary filter

Claims (20)

It is a chemical liquid valve device having a chemical liquid flow path that guides the flow of chemical liquid,
The chemical liquid valve device,
a body forming an insertion space recessed in a first direction;
a lock valve inserted into the insertion space, blocking an opening of the insertion space in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and forming a valve groove recessed in the first direction; and
a lock pin inserted into the valve groove to elastically deform the lock valve;
A first hole and a second hole are positioned on the surface defining the insertion space of the body, and the first hole, the insertion space, and the second hole are sequentially connected to form a part of the chemical liquid passage,
and the lock valve blocks at least one of the first hole and the second hole when the lock pin moves in the first direction in a locked state;
and the lock valve is configured to open the first hole and the second hole when the lock pin moves in the second direction in a released state;
The lock valve is
The valve groove is configured to open and elastically deform when changing from the unlocked state to the locked state, and the valve groove is narrowed and elastically restored when the unlocked state is changed from the locked state to the unlocked state,
Chemical valve device. delete It is a chemical liquid valve device having a chemical liquid flow path that guides the flow of chemical liquid,
The chemical liquid valve device,
a body forming an insertion space recessed in a first direction;
a lock valve inserted into the insertion space, blocking an opening of the insertion space in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and forming a valve groove recessed in the first direction; and
a lock pin inserted into the valve groove to elastically deform the lock valve;
A first hole and a second hole are positioned on the surface defining the insertion space of the body, and the first hole, the insertion space, and the second hole are sequentially connected to form a part of the chemical liquid passage,
and the lock valve blocks at least one of the first hole and the second hole when the lock pin moves in the first direction in a locked state;
and the lock valve is configured to open the first hole and the second hole when the lock pin moves in the second direction in a released state;
the lock valve is configured to be elastically deformed by the lock pin when changing from the unlocked state to the locked state;
wherein the lock pin moves in the second direction by an elastic restoring force of the lock valve when it is changed from the locked state to the unlocked state;
Chemical valve device. 4. The method of claim 3,
The lock valve includes an insertion part inserted into the insertion space and forming the valve groove in the center,
the lock valve is configured to elastically deform the insertion portion protruding in a direction in which at least one of the first hole and the second hole is located, when changing from the unlocked state to the locked state;
Chemical valve device. 4. The method of claim 3,
the lock valve includes a pin seating portion disposed in the valve groove and having a surface in the second direction contactable to a surface in the first direction of the lock pin;
Chemical valve device. 6. The method of claim 5,
The valve groove comprises a recessed portion located in the first direction with respect to the pin seating portion,
Chemical valve device. 6. The method of claim 5,
the lock valve further comprising a distal end contacting the surface of the body in the first direction;
Chemical valve device. delete It is a chemical liquid valve device having a chemical liquid flow path that guides the flow of chemical liquid,
The chemical liquid valve device,
a body forming an insertion space recessed in a first direction;
a lock valve inserted into the insertion space, blocking an opening of the insertion space in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and forming a valve groove recessed in the first direction; and
a lock pin inserted into the valve groove to elastically deform the lock valve;
A first hole and a second hole are positioned on the surface defining the insertion space of the body, and the first hole, the insertion space, and the second hole are sequentially connected to form a part of the chemical liquid passage,
and the lock valve blocks at least one of the first hole and the second hole when the lock pin moves in the first direction in a locked state;
and the lock valve is configured to open the first hole and the second hole when the lock pin moves in the second direction in a released state;
The first hole and the second hole are formed to face each other with the lock valve interposed therebetween;
the lock pin includes a push part inserted into the valve groove;
The cross section of the push part perpendicular to the first direction is formed so that a length in both directions in which the first hole and the second hole are disposed is longer than a length in a direction perpendicular to both directions,
Chemical valve device. According to claim 1,
The lock valve is
and an insertion part inserted into the insertion space and forming the valve groove in the center, and configured to flow the chemical through the space between the outer surface of the insertion part and the surface of the body in the released state,
Chemical valve device. 11. The method of claim 10,
The lock valve is
Further comprising a stopper extending in a radially outward direction from the insertion portion and seated on the body,
Chemical valve device. 12. The method of claim 11,
Pressing the stopper and further comprising a lock cap seated on the body,
Chemical valve device. It is a chemical liquid valve device having a chemical liquid flow path that guides the flow of chemical liquid,
The chemical liquid valve device,
a body forming an insertion space recessed in a first direction;
a lock valve inserted into the insertion space, blocking an opening of the insertion space in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and forming a valve groove recessed in the first direction; and
a lock pin inserted into the valve groove to elastically deform the lock valve;
A first hole and a second hole are positioned on the surface defining the insertion space of the body, and the first hole, the insertion space, and the second hole are sequentially connected to form a part of the chemical liquid passage,
and the lock valve blocks at least one of the first hole and the second hole when the lock pin moves in the first direction in a locked state;
and the lock valve is configured to open the first hole and the second hole when the lock pin moves in the second direction in a released state;
and a lock cap fixed to the body and having a locking portion engaged with the lock pin to limit a maximum position at which the lock pin can move in the second direction.
Chemical valve device. It is a chemical liquid valve device having a chemical liquid flow path that guides the flow of chemical liquid,
The chemical liquid valve device,
a body forming an insertion space recessed in a first direction;
a lock valve inserted into the insertion space, blocking an opening of the insertion space in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and forming a valve groove recessed in the first direction; and
a lock pin inserted into the valve groove to elastically deform the lock valve;
A first hole and a second hole are positioned on the surface defining the insertion space of the body, and the first hole, the insertion space, and the second hole are sequentially connected to form a part of the chemical liquid passage,
and the lock valve blocks at least one of the first hole and the second hole when the lock pin moves in the first direction in a locked state;
and the lock valve is configured to open the first hole and the second hole when the lock pin moves in the second direction in a released state;
and a button member for pushing the lock pin in the first direction when changing from the unlocked state to the locked state;
When changing from the locked state to the unlocked state, the lock pin moves in the second direction by an elastic restoring force.
Chemical valve device. It is a chemical liquid valve device having a chemical liquid flow path that guides the flow of chemical liquid,
The chemical liquid valve device,
a body forming an insertion space recessed in a first direction;
a lock valve inserted into the insertion space, blocking an opening of the insertion space in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and forming a valve groove recessed in the first direction; and
a lock pin inserted into the valve groove to elastically deform the lock valve;
A first hole and a second hole are positioned on the surface defining the insertion space of the body, and the first hole, the insertion space, and the second hole are sequentially connected to form a part of the chemical liquid passage,
and the lock valve blocks at least one of the first hole and the second hole when the lock pin moves in the first direction in a locked state;
and the lock valve is configured to open the first hole and the second hole when the lock pin moves in the second direction in a released state;
A button member that is movably disposed in a vertical direction perpendicular to the first direction with respect to the body, has a contact surface facing the first direction, and is formed with a head insertion part that is a recess or a hole recessed in the second direction. including,
The lock pin,
In the locked state, it is pressed in the first direction in contact with the contact surface and includes a head part inserted into the head insertion part in the unlocked state,
Chemical valve device. 16. The method of claim 15,
An inclined surface extending in a direction between the first direction and a downward direction is formed on the surface of the head part in the second direction,
and when changing from the unlocked state to the locked state, the lower end of the head insertion part slides on the inclined surface and moves upward to move the lock pin in the first direction.
Chemical valve device. 16. The method of claim 15,
a reservoir positioned on the upstream side of the insertion space on the chemical solution flow path to form an internal space for storing the chemical solution; and
Further comprising a reservoir push member configured to press the reservoir downward,
The button member is
configured to press the reservoir push member downward when changing from the locked state to the unlocked state;
Chemical valve device. 18. The method of claim 17,
Further comprising an elastic member disposed between the reservoir push member and the button member and configured to elastically deform when the reservoir push member and the button member come close to each other,
Chemical valve device. 16. The method of claim 15,
Forming a guide hole through which the head part passes, further comprising a lock cap fixed to the body,
Chemical valve device. a pumping module configured to pressurize the chemical;
an extension tube configured to flow the chemical liquid flowing out from the pumping module according to the pressure in the pumping module; and
and a chemical liquid valve device having a chemical liquid flow path connected to the extension tube,
The chemical liquid valve device,
a body forming an insertion space recessed in a first direction;
a lock valve inserted into the insertion space, blocking an opening of the insertion space in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and forming a valve groove recessed in the first direction; and
and a lock pin inserted into the valve groove to elastically deform the lock valve;
A first hole and a second hole are positioned on the surface defining the insertion space of the body, and the first hole, the insertion space, and the second hole are sequentially connected to form a part of the chemical liquid passage,
and the lock valve blocks at least one of the first hole and the second hole when the lock pin moves in the first direction in a locked state;
and the lock valve is configured to open the first hole and the second hole when the lock pin moves in the second direction in a released state;
The lock valve is
The valve groove is configured to open and elastically deform when changing from the unlocked state to the locked state, and the valve groove is narrowed and elastically restored when the unlocked state is changed from the locked state to the unlocked state,
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