KR102450711B1 - Toothbrush sterilization device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a drawer-type toothbrush sterilization device. The drawer-type toothbrush sterilization device, according to the present invention, comprises: a main body (10); a toothbrush sterilization unit (20); a toothbrush holder (30); a sterilization lamp (40); and a safety cover (70). Therefore, the present invention enables a stable drawing-in or drawing-out operation without shaking and thus is convenient to use.

Description

Drawer-type toothbrush sterilization device

The present invention relates to a drawer-type toothbrush sterilizer, wherein the water intake table and the toothbrush holder are integrally configured so that the toothbrush can be stored and brushed in the same place, and the drawer can always maintain cleanliness through sterilization when storing the toothbrush It relates to a type toothbrush sterilizer.

Because the toothbrush provides the most suitable environment for various bacteria to inhabit due to a certain amount of moisture and fine food debris, it is warned that it can sometimes act as a source of bacterial transmission that transfers fatal pathogens to the human body.

The purpose of brushing is to remove food debris or plaque from the oral cavity, and during this process, harmful oral bacteria remain attached to the toothbrush after brushing, or harmful bacteria in the air during storage make it difficult to keep the toothbrush hygienic. .

Therefore, users considering toothbrush sterilization are sterilizing harmful bacteria remaining on toothbrushes through UV-generated sterilizers, and most of them are distributed and used in group facilities such as kindergartens and elementary schools.

In general, the toothbrush sterilizer supplied to the existing kindergartens and elementary schools is provided in classrooms or hallways, so to brush teeth, the toothbrush is taken out of the toothbrush sterilizer and brushed in a washroom or toilet with a water supply facility.

However, due to the lack of water supply facilities, it is difficult for all personnel to brush their teeth within a given time, and there is a limit to sterilizing oral bacteria for dental health only with toothpaste.

Accordingly, Registered Patent Publication Nos. 10-2128218 (a drawer-type toothbrush sterilizing garb and brushing method using the drawer-type toothbrush sterilizing garb), and No. 10-2060284 (a toothbrush sterilizing garb and brushing method using the toothbrush sterilizing garb) ) has been developed and registered.

The above patent is a technology that forms a plurality of through-holes so that the toothbrush holder on which the toothbrush is mounted is inserted into each through-hole and stored, and can be sterilized by a sterilization lamp during storage.

However, in the above patent, as a plurality of toothbrush holders are inserted on the same vertical line, only the toothbrush located at the top is sterilized by the light emitted from the sterilization lamp, and the toothbrushes located below it are not exposed to light. The sterilization is hardly done, and as it is on the same vertical line, moisture present in the toothbrush located at the upper side falls to the toothbrush located at the lower side, so that there is a problem in hygiene as well as further maximizing the generation of bacteria.

Moreover, in the above patent, since the toothbrush holder is connected to the toothbrush sterilization room only through the through hole through which the toothbrush holder is drawn out, it is difficult to clean or wash it when bacteria are generated inside the toothbrush sterilization room, and it cannot be cleaned cleanly. It has the disadvantage of not being hygienic.

In addition, according to the above patent, since the toothbrush holder has a structure in which the toothbrush holder is simply inserted, it is moved smoothly only when the toothbrush holder is moved in the correct horizontal direction during the insertion and withdrawal operations. There was discomfort, especially in the case of infants and children, there was more inconvenience in use.

In addition, in the above patent, the name or number, etc. are not written on the sterilization unit and the toothbrush holder, so that the user does not know or confuses his or her toothbrush storage location and keeps it in another location. Problems arise when using .

Moreover, as there is no way for the owner of the toothbrush to check whether someone else's toothbrush has been stolen or not, there is a sense of shame in using his or her own toothbrush, and if someone steals and uses the toothbrush, it is not recognized even though there is a sanitary problem. As a result, there was a problem of continuously using it with others for a long period of time.

In addition, children in kindergarten and elementary school students often lie to their teachers or parents that they did brush their teeth even though they did not brush their teeth. There was a problem that caused damage to the back teeth.

In addition, since there is no separate safety device, there is a possibility that the toothbrush may be stolen or stolen by others because it is always exposed outside of brushing time. There is a possibility that the problem of committing bad behaviors, such as letting go.

Registered Patent Publication No. 10-2128218 (2020.06.23. Drawer-type toothbrush sterilizing cusp and brushing method using the drawer-type toothbrush sterilizing garb) Registered Patent Publication No. 10-2060284 (2019.12.20. Toothbrush sterilizing cuspidor and toothbrushing method using the toothbrush sterilizing cuspidor) Registered Patent Publication No. 10-0478756 (2005.03.16. Toothbrush Sterilizer)

The present invention was devised to solve the above problems, and it is possible to take out a toothbrush and brush teeth at the same place, as well as immediately store and sterilize the toothbrush after brushing, and a holder on the back (inner side) of the front plate Since the guide plate is installed, the toothbrush holder can be stably moved in or out as it slides and reciprocates in a bound state. It is to provide a drawer-type toothbrush sterilizer that can be used safely by providing a sterilization lamp with a ratio of 1:1 and sterilizing it to prevent the occurrence of bacteria and to remove the environment for generating bacteria so that it can be used safely.

In addition, the present invention is very hygienic because it is possible to clean the toothbrush sterilization room, which is vulnerable to germs due to high humidity, because the front plate of the toothbrush sterilization unit is detachably provided, and it is very hygienic, and it is very hygienic to prevent contamination of the toothbrush by bacteria. It is to provide a drawer-type toothbrush sterilizer that can check whether or not it can be used.

In addition, the present invention can prevent theft of the toothbrush as well as prevent theft by covering the front plate with a safety cover so that the front plate is not exposed outside of a set time (lunch and dinner time), and furthermore, foreign substances ( It is to provide a drawer-type toothbrush sterilizer that can check whether or not it is used to prevent the act of burying sand, soil, or other foreign substances in advance.

The solution of the present invention for solving the above problems is a main body 10 having a plurality of intake stations 15 capable of taking in water for gargling on the upper portion at regular intervals; The toothbrush sterilization unit is installed on the upper or lower selection part of the main body 10, a toothbrush sterilization room 22 is formed therein, and a plurality of through-holes 24 are formed on the front side to communicate with the toothbrush sterilization room 22. (20); a toothbrush holder 30 that is introduced into the toothbrush sterilization room 22 through the through hole 24 and can hold a toothbrush therein; a sterilization lamp 40 installed on the inner upper side of the toothbrush sterilization unit 20 to sterilize the toothbrush mounted on the toothbrush holder 30 introduced into the toothbrush sterilization room 22; One side is coupled to the upper or lower side of the toothbrush sterilization unit 20 of the main body 10 by a hinge 71 so that the front plate 23 is not exposed to the outside while the front plate 23 is hingedly rotated to cover it. and a safety cover 70 that is provided and is installed to be locked with the main body 10 by a locking means, wherein the toothbrush sterilization unit 20 has a toothbrush sterilization room 22 formed therein and has an opening in front The sterilizer body 21 and the sterilization room body 21 are detachably coupled to the front opening of the body 21 by a coupling means 25 and arranged horizontally so that only one through hole 24 is formed on the same vertical line on the surface. The front plate 23 formed as a result, and the holder guide plate 27 installed on the rear surface of the front plate 23 and guided through the sliding movement of the toothbrush holder 30 introduced into the through hole 24 in a bound state. The sterilization lamp 40 is provided on the upper side of the toothbrush sterilization room 22 in the same number as the number of the toothbrush holders 30 and is installed to sterilize the toothbrushes mounted on each toothbrush holder 30 1:1. characterized in that

One or more toothbrush sterilization units 20 are provided, and when two or more are provided, they are installed to be vertically stacked.

At this time, a first name tag attachment part 26 is formed on the upper side of the through hole 24 of the toothbrush sterilization unit 20 to write the name of the toothbrush user or to attach a name tag, and the toothbrush holder 30 is outside of the toothbrush holder 30 . It is preferable that the second name tag attachment part 28 is formed on the surface so as to write the same name as the user's name described in the first name tag attachment part 26 or to attach a name tag.

Here, the toothbrush sterilizing unit 20 has a toothbrush detection sensor that detects whether the toothbrush holder 30 is withdrawn or detects the presence or absence of a toothbrush mounted on the toothbrush holder 30 and transmits the detection information to the control unit 55 . 50 is installed, and the control unit 55 detects the detection information transmitted from the toothbrush detection sensor 50 to control the sterilization lamp 40 to be turned on when it is confirmed that there is a toothbrush do.

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At this time, a movement guide bar 72 hingedly connected to the hinge shaft 71 is installed on one side of the safety cover 70 , and the movement guide bar 72 is attached to the body 10 and slides in a bound state. It is preferable that the guide rail 11 is installed so as to move the safety cover 70 into or out of the main body 10 while reciprocating.

According to the drawer-type toothbrush sterilizer of the present invention having the above configuration, the toothbrush holder is provided to slide and reciprocate by being guided by the holder guide plate, so that stable insertion or withdrawal operation is possible without shaking, which is convenient to use.

In addition, since only one toothbrush is provided on the same vertical line, all toothbrushes can be sterilized, thereby preventing the generation and propagation of bacteria due to unsterilized toothbrushes in advance. Due to the structure, the toothbrush sterilization room, which is vulnerable to germs due to moisture, can be periodically cleaned to maintain a pleasant and clean state at all times, and contamination of the toothbrush by germs can be prevented so that it can be used hygienically.

In addition, it is possible to prevent theft and theft of the toothbrush by covering it with a safety cover outside of lunch and dinner hours, and there is an effect that can prevent various bad actions that can be performed on the toothbrush in advance.

1 is a perspective view of a drawer-type toothbrush sterilizer according to the present invention;
2 is an exploded view of a toothbrush sterilizer according to the present invention;
3 is a state view showing the toothbrush holder fitted into the through hole of the toothbrush sterilization unit according to the present invention;
Figure 4 is a state in which the toothbrush holder is retracted together with the toothbrush;
5 is an excerpt showing a safety cover sliding in and out of the main body according to the present invention;
6 is a view of the installation state of the safety cover;
7 is a state in which the front plate of the toothbrush sterilization unit is covered by the safety cover according to the present invention;
8 is a configuration diagram that is provided with a toothbrush detection sensor inside the toothbrush sterilization unit according to the present invention, so that it is possible to check whether the toothbrush is used.

Hereinafter, a drawer-type toothbrush sterilizer according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown, the drawer-type toothbrush sterilizer according to the present invention includes a toothbrush sterilizer body 10, a toothbrush sterilizer 20 installed on an upper or lower selection portion of the main body 10, and a toothbrush holder 30 ) and a sterilization lamp 40 for sterilizing the toothbrush mounted on the toothbrush holder 30 .

The main body 10 is provided with a plurality of water intake stands 15 at regular intervals so as to take in water for gargling on the front upper surface, and a toothbrush sterilizing unit 20 is installed at the upper or lower portion of the main body 10 .

The body 10 is preferably made of a material (eg, stainless steel) that is not easily corroded and has strong durability, and a caster is installed at the lower portion to enable movement.

The water intake table 15 is provided with a water faucet 16 for supplying water, and an operation unit (rotation type or button type) for controlling the injection of water through the water faucet.

The toothbrush sterilization unit 20 is configured to sterilize the toothbrush together with storage after use, and is installed in the lower portion of the main body 10 when a small infant or child uses it, and when an adult uses it in a company, etc. It would be preferable to be installed on the upper part of the body.

The toothbrush sterilization unit 20 has an empty interior so that the toothbrush sterilization room 22 is formed therein, and a plurality of through-holes 24 are formed on the front side to communicate with the toothbrush sterilization room 22 inside.

At this time, in the present invention, the through hole 24 is provided such that only one through hole 24 is formed on the same vertical line.

The reason for doing this is to solve the problem that the light of the sterilization lamp is irradiated only to the toothbrush located on the uppermost side and not to the toothbrush located in the lower leg, so that the sterilization power is rapidly lowered, and furthermore, the moisture in the toothbrush disposed on the upper side is irradiated. This is to solve the sanitary problem that occurs as the moisture falls and flows into the toothbrush disposed below when it is present.

As the through-hole is formed on the same vertical line and a plurality of horizontally arranged structures, the toothbrush sterilizing unit 20 has a low height and a long length sideways.

The toothbrush sterilizing unit 20 having such a structure may be provided with only one or two or more.

In the accompanying drawings, it is shown that the toothbrush sterilization unit 20 is installed in the lower part of the main body, and two toothbrush sterilization units are stacked and provided.

In the present invention, a first name tag attachment part 26 is formed on the upper side of the through hole 24 of the toothbrush sterilization unit 20 to write the name of the toothbrush user or to attach a name tag.

In addition, on the outer surface of the toothbrush holder 30 inserted into the through hole, the user name and the same name as the user name described in the first name tag attachment part 26 or a second name tag attachment part 28 to attach a name tag to the outer surface of the toothbrush holder 30 is formed

Therefore, if you want to brush your teeth, your own toothbrush holder can be accurately identified, and the toothbrush holder is pulled out from the through hole to take out the toothbrush and brush teeth. It can be introduced into the through hole of the corresponding position.

Accordingly, it is possible to prevent in advance the confusion of the retracted position caused by not accurately identifying or recognizing the insertion position of the conventional toothbrush holder.

And the toothbrush sterilization room 22 is formed in a state that is isolated from the outside in order to maximize the sterilization power of the sterilization lamp. There is this.

Furthermore, when a plurality of toothbrushes are provided on the same vertical line as in the prior art, sterilization of the hair of the lower toothbrush is hardly performed, and the entire toothbrush sterilization room may be exposed to bacteria due to bacterial propagation.

Therefore, in the present invention, the toothbrush sterilization unit 20 is configured to be cleaned periodically or frequently, thereby preventing the generation and propagation of bacteria in the toothbrush sterilization room.

To this end, the toothbrush sterilization unit 20 includes a sterilizer body 21 having a toothbrush sterilization room 22 formed therein and an open front, and a coupling means 25 at the front opening of the sterilization room body 21 . A front plate 23 detachably coupled by a through hole 24 and having a through hole 24 formed on the surface thereof, and a toothbrush holder 30 installed on the rear surface of the front plate 23 and introduced into the through hole 24 are bound. It is composed of a cradle guide plate 27 for guiding the sliding movement in the state.

The through-holes 24 are formed so that only one hole is formed on the same vertical line, and a plurality of through-holes are formed to be horizontally arranged.

The coupling means 25 may use a normal screw or bolt.

The toothbrush holder 30 is configured to hold a toothbrush for storage and sterilization of the toothbrush, and is provided to be introduced into the toothbrush sterilization room 22 through the through hole 24 .

The toothbrush holder 30 is guided by a holder guide plate 27 to be described later and is provided to be drawn into or withdrawn from the through hole.

The sterilization lamp 40 is installed on the inner upper side of the toothbrush sterilization unit 20, and irradiates the toothbrush with ultraviolet rays to sterilize the hair of the toothbrush. Germicidal lamps use eco-friendly and low-power UV LEDs.

For reference, Ultra Violet (UV) refers to electromagnetic waves with wavelengths ranging from about 397 to 10 nm. According to the wavelength range, UVA (320~400nm: sun tanning, photocatalyst activation energy source, etc.), UVB (280~320nm: skin disease treatment and meteorology equipment, etc.), UVC (200~280nm: for ozone depletion, disinfection, etc.) and UVV (100-200 nm: removal of trace amounts of organic matter in semiconductor processes, etc.).

As the field of application using ultraviolet sterilization, chemistry, physiology, and fluorescence has expanded, various types of ultraviolet lamps have been developed. The wavelength of this UV light is around 250 nm, and it is known that it is very strong enough to kill 99% of Escherichia coli, Dyprea and Shigella if it is irradiated with UV light with an intensity of 100 μW per 1 cm2 for 1 minute.

In the present invention, the sterilization lamp 40 is provided on the upper side of the toothbrush sterilization room 22 in the same number as the number of the toothbrush holders 30, so as to sterilize the toothbrushes mounted on each toothbrush holder 30 1:1. is installed

Therefore, as UV rays are directly irradiated to all stored toothbrushes, it is possible to prevent the generation of bacteria through the sterilization of all stored toothbrushes without a non-sterilized toothbrush as well as to be used hygienically.

The present invention configured as described above can sterilize together with the storage of the toothbrush after brushing, and in particular, as only one toothbrush is stored on the same vertical line, it can effectively sterilize all toothbrushes as well as the drop of moisture present in the upper toothbrush. The sanitary problem of the lower toothbrush that may be caused by this can be solved, and it is possible to eliminate the occurrence of bacteria caused by a decrease in the sterilization power of the lower toothbrush or to prevent and prevent bacterial propagation, so that it can be used cleanly and hygienically.

On the other hand, in the present invention, the safety cover 70 is installed to prevent theft of the toothbrush by prohibiting use outside of brushing time.

The safety cover 70 is installed so that one side is coupled to the upper or lower side of the toothbrush sterilizing unit 20 of the main body 10 by a hinge 71, and the front plate 23 is hingedly rotated in the front of the front plate 23. ) to cover the front, thereby preventing external exposure of the front panel.

A handle (70a) is formed on one side of the outer surface of the safety cover (70) so that an administrator can hold and rotate the safety cover by hand.

The safety cover 70 is preferably provided to be locked to the main body 10 by a locking means so as not to arbitrarily rotate the safety cover 70 .

The locking means is a means for maintaining the covered state by rotating the safety cover in the front of the front plate, and it is possible as long as it can be fixed so that the safety cover is not rotated.

As an example of the locking means, a fastening ring 75 formed on the front surface of the lower frame of the main body 10, a fastening hole 76 formed on the surface of the safety cover to penetrate through the fastening ring 75 to be bound, and a fastening hole ( 76) and can be configured as a lock fixed to a through-fastening ring, and the key or password of the lock can be managed by an administrator.

Here, in order to prevent exposure to the outside of the body when the safety cover 70 is not used, a movement guide bar 72 hingedly connected to the hinge 71 is installed on one side of the safety cover 70. In addition, guide rails 11 are installed on the main body 10 to guide the safety cover 70 into the main body 10 in a state in which the moving guide bar 72 is bound.

Therefore, the safety cover 70 slides and reciprocates along the guide rail 11 to be drawn into the inside of the body or drawn out from the inside of the body, and when the safety cover is used, the front surface in a state drawn out to the outside of the body After rotating the hinge to the front of the plate, lock it with a locking means.

And the present invention drawer-type toothbrush sterilizer can be given a function to check whether the toothbrush is used.

To this end, a toothbrush detection sensor 50 for confirming whether a toothbrush exists in the toothbrush sterilization room of the toothbrush sterilization unit 20 is installed, and the control unit and the wireless communication network that received the detection information of the toothbrush detection sensor 50 The management server 60 is installed to be connected, and may further include a smart terminal 65 connectable to the management server.

The toothbrush detection sensor 50 is installed in the toothbrush sterilization unit 20, and detects whether the toothbrush holder 30 is drawn out or detects the presence or absence of a toothbrush mounted on the toothbrush holder 30, and the detected The information is transmitted to the control unit 55 .

The toothbrush detection sensor 50 may use an optical sensor, a distance sensor, or a limit switch, and it is preferable to install an optical sensor in terms of price or performance.

For example, the toothbrush detection sensor 50 may be configured as an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit installed to be positioned on the upper side of the toothbrush holder 30 in the inside of the toothbrush sterilizing unit 20 .

At this time, a reflective paper 52 is attached to the inner bottom surface of the toothbrush sterilization unit 20 to reflect the light emitted from the light emitting part of the optical sensor to improve the detection performance and increase the accuracy, or light reflective paint is attached. It is preferred that it is coated.

The management server 60 is connected to the control unit 55 through a wireless communication network (such as CDMA), and receives and stores the toothbrush usage information from the control unit.

The smart terminal 65 is connected to the management server 60 through a communication network to check the stored toothbrush usage information.

The smart terminal 65 can access the management server through a dedicated app downloaded and installed in advance to check the generated toothbrush use information, and in some cases, when not brushing teeth, the management server sends an app text message. can be set

The smart terminal 65 may be a dedicated terminal that communicates with the management server, and in addition, an ordinary smart phone carried by an administrator or user may be used as a terminal, and a terminal having Internet access and portability or mobility such as a tablet. can also be used.

In this way, the administrator or the user can check whether the toothbrush is being used, so that it is possible to know that another person is using his or her own toothbrush by stealing, and through this, it is possible to prevent the stolen use of another person.

In addition, in the case of infants or children who are reluctant to or do not brush their teeth, it is possible to check whether or not they brush their teeth, which can induce them to have a brushing habit. It has the advantage of preventing or reducing tooth damage.

10: body 11: guide rail
15: water intake stand 16: water faucet
20: toothbrush sterilizer 21: sterilizer body
22: toothbrush sterilization room 23: front panel
24: through hole 25: coupling means
26: first name tag attachment part 27: guide plate holder
28: second name tag attachment part 30: toothbrush holder
40: sterilization lamp 50: toothbrush detection sensor
52: reflective paper 55: control unit
60: management server 65: smart terminal
70: safety cover 70a: handle
71: hinge 72: movement guide bar
75: fastening hook 76: fastening hole

Claims (6)

A main body (10) having a plurality of water intake units (15) installed at regular intervals on the upper portion for taking in water for gargling;
The toothbrush sterilization unit is installed on the upper or lower selection part of the main body 10, a toothbrush sterilization room 22 is formed therein, and a plurality of through-holes 24 are formed on the front side to communicate with the toothbrush sterilization room 22. (20);
a toothbrush holder 30 that is introduced into the toothbrush sterilization room 22 through the through hole 24 and can hold a toothbrush therein;
a sterilization lamp 40 installed on the inner upper side of the toothbrush sterilization unit 20 to sterilize the toothbrush mounted on the toothbrush holder 30 introduced into the toothbrush sterilization room 22;
One side is coupled to the upper or lower side of the toothbrush sterilization unit 20 of the main body 10 by a hinge 71 so that the front plate 23 is not exposed to the outside while the front plate 23 is hingedly rotated to cover it. and a safety cover 70 that is provided and is installed to be locked with the main body 10 by a locking means;
The toothbrush sterilization unit 20 is detachable by means of coupling means 25 to the sterilizer body 21 having a toothbrush sterilization room 22 formed therein and having an open front, and a front opening of the sterilizer body 21 . The front plate 23 formed horizontally so that only one through hole 24 is formed on the same vertical line on the surface thereof, and it is installed on the rear surface of the front plate 23 and enters the through hole 24 . It is composed of a holder guide plate 27 that guides the sliding movement in a state in which the toothbrush holder 30 is bound,
The sterilization lamp 40 is provided on the upper side of the toothbrush sterilization room 22 in the same number as the number of the toothbrush holders 30 and is installed to sterilize the toothbrushes mounted on each toothbrush holder 30 1:1. Drawer-type toothbrush sterilizer.
According to claim 1,
The toothbrush sterilizer 20 is provided with one or more, and when two or more are provided, a drawer-type toothbrush sterilizer, characterized in that it is installed to be vertically stacked.
According to claim 1,
A first name tag attachment part 26 is formed on the upper side of the through hole 24 of the toothbrush sterilization part 20 to write the name of the toothbrush user or to attach a name tag,
Drawer type, characterized in that the second name tag attachment part 28 is formed on the outer surface of the toothbrush holder 30 to write the same name as the user's name written on the first name tag attachment part 26 or to attach a name tag. toothbrush sterilizer.
According to claim 1,
The toothbrush sterilizing unit 20 has a toothbrush detection sensor 50 that detects whether the toothbrush holder 30 is withdrawn or detects the presence or absence of a toothbrush mounted on the toothbrush holder 30 and transmits the detected information to the control unit 55 . ) is installed,
The control unit 55 detects the detection information transmitted from the toothbrush detection sensor 50, and when it is confirmed that there is a toothbrush, the sterilization lamp 40 is a drawer-type toothbrush, characterized in that it controls to be turned on (ON) operation sterilizer.
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A movement guide bar 72 hingedly connected to the hinge 71 is installed on one side of the safety cover 70,
A guide rail 11 is installed on the main body 10 so that the movement guide bar 72 slides and reciprocates in a bound state to move the safety cover 70 into or out of the main body 10. Drawer-type toothbrush sterilizer, characterized in that.

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