KR102359611B1 - Moisture removal apparatus for bathroom - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a dehumidifying apparatus for a bathroom, which is capable of effectively removing water droplets on a surface of a bathroom mirror and improving air circulation in the bathroom. The dehumidifying apparatus for a bathroom comprises: a first member installed adjacent to one edge of a bathroom mirror and having a rail groove formed on one side facing a side of the bathroom mirror; a second member installed adjacent to the other edge of the bathroom mirror and having a guide slot formed on one side facing a side of the bathroom mirror; a driving arm placed across the first member and the second member and moving up and down along the guide slot while rotating by receiving power from a first electric motor built in the second member; a roller sliding along the rail groove of the first member while supporting a free end of the driving arm; and a wiper coupled to a circumference of the driving arm and elastically brought into contact with a surface of the bathroom mirror by elasticity to remove water droplets formed on the surface of the bathroom mirror while rotating, ascending, and descending together with the driving arm.

Description

Bathroom dehumidifier {MOISTURE REMOVAL APPARATUS FOR BATHROOM}

The present invention relates to a bathroom dehumidifier that can quickly and easily remove moisture from a bathroom mirror, and more particularly, effectively removes water droplets on the surface of the bathroom mirror due to moisture generated during bathroom use, and also It relates to a bathroom dehumidifier that facilitates air circulation and prevents the bathroom mirror from fogging up due to a temperature difference with the outside.

In general, if water droplets form on the surface of the bathroom mirror due to water vapor generated in the bathroom or changes in temperature and humidity, it is inconvenient to remove it by wiping it with a towel.

In addition, bathroom items such as towels and toothbrushes provided in the bathroom become damp due to moisture, and mold or bacteria can easily multiply and cause bad odors.

In order to solve this problem, Patent Document 1 discloses a moisture removal device for a glass mirror in which external air flowing in through a fan is heated with hot water and sprayed on the surface of the bathroom mirror.

However, this has a problem in that the space efficiency is considerably lowered because the structure is complicated and it occupies a lot of installation space in a relatively narrow space called a bathroom.

The background or prior art described herein is information possessed by the inventor or acquired in the process of deriving the present invention, and is only intended to help in understanding the technical meaning of the present invention, and prior to the filing of the present invention, the technology to which this invention belongs It does not mean that the technology is widely known in the field.

KR 10-2014-0016022 A (2014.02.07) KR 10-2035420 B1 (2019.10.16) KR 10-2166761 B1 (2020.10.12)

Accordingly, the present inventor comprehensively considers the above-mentioned matters and at the same time as an idea to solve the technical limitations and problems of the existing bathroom mirror dehumidifying device technology, water droplets formed on the surface of the bathroom mirror due to moisture generated during bathroom use A new structure of bathroom mirror dehumidification that can effectively remove and also forcibly smooth the air circulation in the bathroom to prevent fogging of the bathroom mirror caused by the temperature difference from the outside, as well as promote the effect of removing moisture The present invention was created as a result of continuous research with an effort to develop a device.

Therefore, it is an object and technical problem to be solved by the present invention to provide a bathroom mirror dehumidifying device that can quickly and easily remove the water droplets on the surface of the bathroom mirror.

Another technical problem and object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a bathroom mirror dehumidifier to prevent fogging of the bathroom mirror.

Here, the technical problems and objects to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the technical problems and objectives mentioned above, and other technical problems and objects not mentioned above are based on common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the description below. Those who have it will be able to understand clearly.

Specific means according to an embodiment of the present invention for effectively achieving a specific technical purpose while embodying a new idea for solving the technical problem of the present invention as described above is installed adjacent to one edge of the bathroom mirror A first member having a rail groove formed on one side facing the side of the bathroom mirror, installed adjacent to the other edge of the bathroom mirror, and having a guide slot formed on one side facing the side of the bathroom mirror Two members, a driving arm placed across between the first member and the second member, receiving power from a first electric motor built into the second member and rotating up and down along the guide slot, the drive It is coupled to the circumference of the driving arm and a roller sliding along the rail groove of the first member while supporting the free end of the arm, and is elastically in contact with the surface of the bathroom mirror to rotate and elevate together with the driving arm. While presenting a bathroom mirror moisture removal device, characterized in that it employs including a wiper to remove the water droplets on the surface of the bathroom mirror.

Accordingly, the present invention can effectively remove water droplets on the surface of the bathroom mirror due to moisture generated during bathroom use.

In addition, a preferred aspect of the present invention is a rack gear built into the second member, a pinion gear fixed to a drive shaft of the first electric motor and meshing with the rack gear, and the rack gear in the second member. The bathroom is configured by further comprising a guide rail installed at regular intervals and guiding smooth movement and a guide block on which the first electric motor is mounted and sliding along the guide rail by the forward/reverse rotation of the first electric motor Water droplets on the surface of the mirror can be removed quickly and easily.

In addition, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the wiper includes a hollow tube into which the driving arm is fitted, and a plurality of hollow tubes formed at regular intervals around the outer circumference of the tube and gradually narrowing toward the end. It is made of a blade-shaped blade, and the tube has a number of small holes in its circumference, and receives compressed air from the air compressor built into the second member and sprays it through the small holes of the tube to forcibly smooth air circulation to communicate with the outside. It can prevent fogging caused by temperature differences and effectively remove moisture in the bathroom.

In addition, a preferred embodiment of the present invention is a suction that sucks moisture in the air into the inside of the first member through the suction hole of the first member, and exhausts the air through the exhaust hole of the first member A fan, a moisture filter built into the first member that absorbs moisture sucked by the suction fan, receives power from a second electric motor and spins and spins, and a moisture filter mounted in a drawer below the first member By further comprising a tray to collect water that is dehydrated or dripping from the bathroom, it is possible to more quickly and easily remove the moisture generated during bathroom use, thereby minimizing the formation of water droplets on the surface of the bathroom mirror.

According to the technical idea and embodiment (embodiment) of the present invention, which is based on a unique solution to solve the above technical problem, water droplets form on the surface of the bathroom mirror due to moisture (water vapor) generated during bathroom use or soap When foreign substances such as foam are attached to it, it can be automatically removed and cleaned (washed) to maintain a pleasant and clean use environment.

In addition, by facilitating air circulation in the bathroom, it is possible to prevent fogging that occurs on the bathroom mirror due to the temperature difference from the outside, and to effectively remove moisture.

Therefore, it is possible to improve hygiene as well as ease of use, such as relieving the trouble and inconvenience of users having to frequently wipe the bathroom mirror with a towel or the like.

Here, the effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art from the description of the claims.

1 is an exploded perspective view showing a bathroom mirror moisture removal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a partial longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a bathroom mirror moisture removal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a driving arm and a blade constituting a bathroom mirror moisture removal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a bathroom mirror moisture removal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a partial cross-sectional view to help understand the operation of the bathroom mirror moisture removal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an embodiment according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Prior to this, the terms described below are defined in consideration of the functions in the present invention, which indicate that they should be interpreted as concepts consistent with the technical spirit of the present invention and meanings commonly or commonly recognized in the art.

In addition, when it is determined that a detailed description of a known function or configuration related to the present invention may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The accompanying drawings show that parts are exaggerated or simplified for explanation of the configuration and operation of the technology and for convenience and clarity of understanding, and it is revealed that each component does not exactly match the actual size and shape.

In addition, in this specification, the term and/or is meant to include a combination of a plurality of related described items or any of a plurality of related described items, and when a part includes a certain component, it is a description that is specifically opposite This does not mean that other components are excluded, but other components can be further included.

That is, terms such as 'include' or 'have' and 'have' mean that the features, number, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the present specification exist. However, it is to be understood that this does not exclude the possibility of addition or existence of one or more other features or number, step operation components, parts, or combinations thereof.

In addition, the meaning of the terms "unit" and "unit" means a module type that performs at least one function or a unit or role for processing a certain operation of the system, which is a combination of hardware or software or hardware and software It may be implemented as a device or assembly capable of performing an independent operation or a means through such a method.

And terms such as upper, lower, upper, lower, upper, lower, upper, lower, front and rear, left and right are used for convenience to distinguish relative positions of each component. For example, the upper side in the drawing may be named or referred to as the upper side and the lower side as the lower side, the longitudinal direction may be named or referred to as the front-back direction, and the width direction may be named or referred to as the left/right direction.

Also, terms such as first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components. That is, terms such as 1st, 2nd, etc. may be used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component. For example, a first component may be referred to as a second component without departing from the protection scope of the present invention, and the second component may also be referred to as a first component.

1 to 4, the main components constituting the bathroom mirror moisture removal device according to the embodiment of the present invention are a first member 10, a second member 20, a driving arm 30, and a roller. (40) and a wiper (50).

The 1st member 10 consists of a hollow cylinder or square cylinder shape, and is provided adjacent to one edge of the bathroom mirror M.

And a rail groove 11 is formed on one side facing the side of the bathroom mirror M among both sides of the first member 10 .

In addition, a plurality of suction holes 12 are drilled in the lower portion of the first member 10 , and a plurality of exhaust holes 13 are drilled in the upper surface of the first member 10 .

And a suction fan 14 is built in the upper portion of the first member 10 to suck the moisture in the air through the suction hole 12 to the inside, and to blow the air out through the exhaust hole 13 .

In addition, a moisture filter 16 that absorbs moisture sucked by the suction fan 14 and rotates while receiving power from the second electric motor 15 is built in the middle of the first member 10 .

In addition, a tray 17 is provided in the lower part of the first member 10 in a drawer type to collect moisture that is dehydrated or dripped from the moisture filter 16 .

The second member 20 is formed in a hollow cylindrical or square cylindrical shape, and is installed adjacent to the other edge of the bathroom mirror M.

And a guide slot 21 is formed on one side facing the side of the bathroom mirror M among both sides of the second member 20 .

On the other hand, inside the second member 20, the first electric motor 22, the rack gear 23 and the guide rail 25 are installed.

And the pinion gear 24 meshing with the rack gear 23 is fixed to the drive shaft of the first electric motor 22 .

That is, the rack gear 23 and the guide rail 25 are installed at regular intervals from each other to guide the smooth vertical movement of the first electric motor 22, and the guide block ( 26) is installed.

In addition, the first electric motor 22 is mounted on the guide block 26 that slides along the guide rail 25 to raise and lower the drive arm 30 by rotating the pinion gear 24 according to the control signal. .

That is, the driving arm 30 and the wiper 50 are raised and lowered along the guide rail 25 by the forward/reverse rotation of the first electric motor 22 and the meshing of the rack gear 23 and the pinion gear 24 . .

Here, the guide rail 25 and the guide block 26 distribute the forces such as the inertial force and the eccentric load according to the transfer of the first electric motor 22, the driving arm 30, and the wiper 50, so that smoother transfer is possible. It is desirable to install a pair of left and right to maintain highly precise operation.

The driving arm 30 receives power from the first electric motor 22 and rotates while moving up and down along the guide slot 21 of the second member 20 so that the first member 10 and the second member ( 20) is placed across.

The roller 40 is coupled to the free end of the driving arm 30 so as to slide along the rail groove 11 of the first member 10 while supporting the free end of the driving arm 30 .

The wiper 50 is coupled to the circumference of the driving arm 30 to remove water droplets and foreign substances on the surface of the bathroom mirror M while rotating and ascending and descending together with the driving arm 30 .

And the wiper 50 is formed of a material having elasticity so as to elastically contact the surface of the bathroom mirror (M).

In addition, the wiper 50 is formed with a hollow tube 51 into which the drive arm 30 is fitted, and a plurality of blades 52 are integrally formed at regular intervals around the outer periphery of the tube 51 . A plurality of small holes 53 communicating with the hollow portion of the tube 51 are drilled between the blades 52 .

In addition, the blade 52 is formed in a shape that gradually becomes narrower toward the free end of the blade 52 .

And the tube 51 is connected to the air compressor (27) built in the second member (20).

Accordingly, the wiper 50 may receive compressed air from the air compressor 27 and spray it through the small hole 53 .

Here, the first and second motors 22 and 15 convert electrical energy into mechanical energy like a motor drive to obtain rotational power, and start (drive) and operation are easy by a signal current from the control unit, and suitable for the load. It is easy to select a model, and a method of driving the machine using a normal electric motor (electric motor) with low noise and vibration and no exhaust pollution can be adopted.

For example, a motor drive using an induction motor operating with a rotational force generated by an interaction between a rotating magnetic field generated by an alternating current flowing in the stator winding and an induced current generated in the rotor unit may be employed.

In addition, the first and second motors 22 and 15 change the voltage input according to the control signal of the control unit into a rotation angle to quickly stop and reverse a servo motor, a stepping motor rotating by a certain angle, or the rotation of the motor. It is possible to employ a geared motor including a speed reducer that reduces the number and adjusts it to output the force required for driving.

The main action and operating principle of the bathroom mirror dehumidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention configured as described above will be described as follows.

First, when the first electric motor 22 is driven according to a switch open/close signal for power and operation control, etc., the blade 52 of the wiper 50 on the surface of the driving arm 30 and the bathroom mirror M connected thereto is It rotates in close contact with elasticity and at the same time ascends and descends according to the guidance of the guide slot 21 and the guide rail 25 .

At this time, while the roller 40 mounted on the free end of the driving arm 30 slides along the rail groove 11 of the first member 10 , lifting and lowering can be performed smoothly and stably.

That is, the blade 52 elastically contacts the surface of the bathroom mirror (M) and rotates and ascends by the driving arm (30) to naturally remove water droplets formed on the bathroom mirror (M) or foreign substances of soap bubbles attached to the surface. will be removed

In this process, the wiper 50 receives compressed air from the air compressor 27 and sprays it through the small hole 53 to more effectively remove the water droplets on the bathroom mirror M.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5 , when the suction fan 14 operates according to a switch open/close signal for power and operation control, moisture in the air in the bathroom passes through the suction hole 12 of the first member 10 . It is sucked into the inside and absorbed by the moisture filter (16).

When the second electric motor 15 is driven in this state, the water filter 16 rotates to dehydrate the water contained therein.

That is, the centrifugal force acts on the moisture filter 16 to push out the moisture absorbed in the moisture filter 16 from the center. It is combined with the condensed water, and the condensed water becomes condensed water and is collected in the tray 17 installed in a drawer type at the lower part of the first member 10 .

In this case, the dehydrated moisture can be easily discharged outside through the tray 17 .

Therefore, if foreign substances such as water droplets or soap bubbles are attached to the surface of the bathroom mirror due to moisture (water vapor) generated while using the bathroom, it can be automatically removed and cleaned (washed).

In addition, it facilitates air circulation in the bathroom to prevent fogging on the bathroom mirror due to the temperature difference with the outside, and at the same time effectively removes moisture.

As another example, although not shown, an opening/closing door may be formed on the side surface of the first member 10, and the moisture filter 16 may be replaced through the opening/closing door. In addition, the moisture filter 16 may be provided with a plurality of heating wires on the inside to remove moisture from the filter through heating when power is applied.

On the other hand, the present invention is not limited by the above-described embodiment and the accompanying drawings, and can be variously modified and applied in various ways not illustrated within the scope without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention, as well as each It is clear to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains that it can be widely applied by changing the component substitution and other equivalent embodiments.

Therefore, the contents related to the modification and application of the technical features of the present invention should be interpreted as being included within the technical spirit and scope of the present invention.

10: first member 11: rail groove
12: intake hole 13: exhaust hole
14: suction fan 15: second motor
16: moisture filter 17: tray
20: second member 21: guide slot
22: first electric motor 23: rack gear
24: pinion gear 25: guide rail
26: guide block 27: air compressor
30: drive arm 40: roller
50: wiper 51: tube
52: blade 53: small hole

Claims (5)

A first member 10 installed adjacent to one edge of the bathroom mirror (M) and having a rail groove 11 formed on one side facing the side of the bathroom mirror (M);
a second member 20 installed adjacent to the other edge of the bathroom mirror (M) and having a guide slot 21 formed on one side facing the side of the bathroom mirror (M);
The second member ( 20) a driving arm 30 that ascends and descends along the guide slot 21;
a roller 40 sliding along the rail groove 11 of the first member 10 while supporting the free end of the driving arm 30;
It is coupled to the periphery of the driving arm 30, and is elastically in contact with the surface of the bathroom mirror M, and is rotated and ascended together with the driving arm 30 while forming on the surface of the bathroom mirror M. Wiper (50) to remove water droplets:
Moisture in the air is sucked into the inside of the first member 10 through the suction hole 12 of the first member 10 , and the air is drawn out through the exhaust hole 13 of the first member 10 . Suction fan (14) for discharging;
a moisture filter (16) built in the first member (10) to absorb moisture sucked by the suction fan (14) and dehydrated while receiving power from the second electric motor (15); and
a tray (17) provided in a drawer type at the lower portion of the first member (10) to receive and collect moisture dehydrated or flowing from the moisture filter (16);
Bathroom dehumidifier comprising a.
The method of claim 1,
a rack gear 23 built into the second member 20;
a pinion gear (24) fixed to the drive shaft of the first electric motor (22) and meshing with the rack gear (23);
a guide rail 25 installed at a predetermined distance from the rack gear 23 in the second member 20 and guiding smooth movement; and
a guide block 26 on which the first motor 22 is mounted and sliding along the guide rail 25 by forward/reverse rotation of the first motor 22;
Bathroom dehumidifier, characterized in that it further comprises.
3. The method of claim 2,
The wiper 50,
A hollow tube 51 into which the drive arm 30 is fitted, and a plurality of blades 52 formed at regular intervals around the outer periphery of the tube 51 and gradually narrowing toward the end. is made up of
The tube 51 has a number of small holes 53 perforated around it,
Bathroom moisture removal device, characterized in that receiving compressed air from the air compressor (27) built into the second member (20) and spraying it through the small hole (53).
delete The method of claim 1,
The moisture filter 16,
A bathroom moisture removal device, characterized in that it is replaceable through the side surface of the first member (10), and a heating wire is provided inside to remove moisture from the filter through heating when power is applied.

Images