KR102641234B1 - Portable sterilizer using ozone water - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a portable ozonated water sterilizing and sterilizing device. The portable ozonated water sterilizing and sterilizing device of this embodiment is a transparent resin material that provides a space for accommodating water inside, and the upper part forms an outlet through which water flows in or ozone water is discharged. A container part, a case part made of an opaque material that is coupled to the surface of the container part to protect the container part and forms a window through which the inside of the container part can be seen, and on the outer peripheral surface, a fine groove having an elongated shape in the vertical direction is formed along the circumferential direction. A pumping unit consisting of a plurality of fixed units and a flow unit that ejects the ozone water inside the container unit in the form of mist by pressing in an upward and downward direction, and is fastened to the outlet and inlet in a screw thread manner, and has a long shape in the vertical direction on the inner circumferential surface. One or more fine protrusions are formed along the circumferential direction, the fine protrusions are inserted into the fine grooves and are fastened to or separated from the fixing unit in the vertical direction, and the fixing unit is rotated in the left and right directions to attach the pumping part to the container part. A lid part that is fastened to or separated from the case part, a necklace part connected to the case part or the lid part, an ozonated water generating part installed inside the container part and generating ozonated water in the container part through electrolysis, and on one side of the ozonated water generating part. A lighting unit disposed to illuminate light of different colors depending on the operating time mode of the ozone water generator, a heating unit disposed on the other side of the ozone water generator to maintain the water inside the container unit at a constant temperature, and provided on one side of the case unit. a body temperature detection sensor unit, a display unit provided on the other side of the case unit to display the body temperature detected by the body temperature detection sensor unit, a power unit that receives and stores power from the outside, and supplies the stored power to each component, the case unit An operating unit provided at the lower part to receive a user's operating command, and disposed in a lower space of the case unit, drive the ozonated water generator, the lighting unit, the heating unit, the sensor unit, and the display unit according to an input signal from the operating unit. It is configured so that the user can easily carry and use it by hand, including a control module that controls the.

Description

Portable ozone water sterilizer {Portable sterilizer using ozone water}

The present invention discloses a portable ozone water sterilizer.

Recently, when viruses with high contagiousness and fatality rate, such as COVID-19, MERS, H1N1 flu, and SARS, spread, significant loss of life occurs, and consumer life is reduced due to restrictions on other gatherings and movements due to social distancing, and the resulting psychological contraction. Not only is it unbeatable, but it is also causing enormous economic losses nationally due to the vast amount of manpower and goods being invested in quarantine.

Viruses can be transmitted directly from person to person or indirectly through items shared by many people. Therefore, in order to block the spread of the virus, personal hygiene, such as hand washing, must be thoroughly practiced, and personal belongings and common household items must be thoroughly sterilized and disinfected. To this end, various types of personally portable sterilization and disinfection items or sterilization and disinfection devices that can be placed in public places and used by many people have been supplied.

Meanwhile, ozone (O3) is a three-element isotope of oxygen and has properties similar to oxygen in many ways. However, because it has the ability to decompose and remove various harmful substances with a sterilizing power that is far superior to that of oxygen, a variety of wastewater treatment devices or air purification devices using ozone have been developed. In addition, ozone is a water-insoluble gas that does not dissolve well in water, but so-called 'ozone water', which is made by forcibly dissolving ozone in water, has strong sterilizing power itself and is widely used in everyday life for food, humidifiers, kitchen washing, etc. It is being used. Therefore, recently, various devices that forcibly generate ozonated water have been introduced, and ozonated water is widely used for drinking, humidification, air purification, kitchen sterilization, wastewater treatment, bleaching, livestock, beauty, and medical purposes. .

For example, Korean Patent No. 10-2260627 introduces a ‘portable disinfectant generator’. The disinfectant generating device of the prior literature is portable and provides the convenience of convenient use regardless of time and place.

However, the disinfectant generator in the prior literature has the disadvantage of being limited in function as it can only sterilize and disinfect, and has the inconvenience of having to separate the lid and spray means when replenishing water in the case.

In addition, the disinfectant generating device in the prior literature has the disadvantage of not being able to directly confirm the situation in which the disinfectant is generated inside the case. Ozone water generated through electrolysis of water is quickly destroyed by the recombination of ions and must be used as soon as it is created. However, the disinfectant generator in the prior literature cannot directly check the internal disinfectant production situation, so it is not possible to specify or control the usage time. does not exist.

In addition, the disinfectant generator in the prior literature is configured to eject a disinfectant by electrolyzing water at room temperature, but in the cold winter, cold mist at a relatively low temperature is ejected, which causes resistance to users. .

Korean Patent No. 10-2260627 (registered on May 31, 2021, portable disinfectant generator)

The present invention was proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to provide a portable ozone water sterilizer that can greatly improve portability and ease of use.

In addition, the present invention aims to provide a portable ozonated water sterilizer that can uniformly generate and use ozonated water for a period of time desired by the user.

In addition, the present invention aims to provide a portable ozone water sterilizer that can measure body temperature and track location and can be used for various purposes along with sterilization and disinfection.

Additionally, the object of the present invention is to provide a portable ozone water sterilizer that sprays ozone water at a temperature similar to body temperature so that the user does not feel uncomfortable due to the temperature.

The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

The portable ozonated water sterilizing and sterilizing device of this embodiment to solve the above problems is a transparent resin material that provides a space inside to accommodate water of 50 ml or less, and the upper part forms an outlet through which water flows in or ozone water discharges. A container part, a case part made of an opaque material that is coupled to the surface of the container part to protect the container part and forms a window through which the inside of the container part can be seen, and on the outer peripheral surface, a fine groove having an elongated shape in the vertical direction is formed along the circumferential direction. A pumping unit consisting of a plurality of fixed units and a flow unit that ejects the ozone water inside the container unit in the form of mist by pressing in an upward and downward direction, and is fastened to the outlet and inlet in a screw thread manner, and has a long shape in the vertical direction on the inner circumferential surface. One or more fine protrusions are formed along the circumferential direction, the fine protrusions are inserted into the fine grooves and are fastened to or separated from the fixing unit in the vertical direction, and the fixing unit is rotated in the left and right directions to rotate the pumping unit to the container unit. A lid part that is fastened to or separated from the case part, a necklace part connected to the case part or the lid part, an ozonated water generating part installed inside the container part and generating ozonated water in the container part through electrolysis, and on one side of the ozonated water generating part. A lighting unit disposed to illuminate light of different colors depending on the operating time mode of the ozone water generator, a heating unit disposed on the other side of the ozone water generator to maintain the water inside the container unit at a constant temperature, and provided on one side of the case unit. a body temperature detection sensor unit, a display unit provided on the other side of the case unit to display the body temperature detected by the body temperature detection sensor unit, a power unit that receives and stores power from the outside, and supplies the stored power to each component, the case unit An operating unit provided at the lower part to receive a user's operating command, and disposed in a lower space of the case unit, drive the ozonated water generator, the lighting unit, the heating unit, the sensor unit, and the display unit according to an input signal from the operating unit. It is composed of an ultra-small size so that the user can easily carry and use it by hand, including the control module that controls.

In addition, the control module unit is configured to include a timer unit, vary the driving time of the ozonated water generator according to the operation signal of the operating unit, and control the lighting unit to illuminate different lights according to the driving time mode of the ozonated water generating unit. do.

Additionally, the heating unit may be composed of a PTC heater.

In addition, the control module unit may be configured to further include a GPS unit and a wireless communication module to notify the user's location to an external terminal.

In addition, the control module unit may be configured to further include an alarm unit to notify the user's emergency information to the outside.

The sterilizer of the present invention has an ultra-small structure, which greatly improves portability and ease of use.

Additionally, the present invention improves ease of use and efficiency because the user can generate and use ozonated water uniformly for the time desired by the user.

In addition, the present invention is capable of measuring body temperature and tracking location, so it can be used for various purposes along with sterilization and disinfection.

In addition, the present invention can spray ozonated water with a temperature similar to body temperature, preventing the user from feeling uncomfortable due to temperature.

1 is a perspective view showing a portable sterilizer/disinfector according to this embodiment;
Figure 2 is a bottom perspective view showing the portable sterilizer of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is an exploded view showing the portable sterilizer/disinfector of Figure 1;
Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the main configuration of the portable sterilizer/disinfector according to this embodiment.

The technical problems achieved by the present invention and its implementation will become clear by the preferred embodiments described below. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be examined in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

It should be understood that the differences in this embodiment, described later, are not mutually exclusive. That is, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the specific shape, structure, and characteristics described may be implemented in other embodiments with respect to one embodiment, and the positions of individual components within each disclosed embodiment. Alternatively, it should be understood that the arrangement may be changed, and similar reference numbers in the drawings refer to the same or similar functions across various aspects, and the length, area, thickness, etc. may be exaggerated for convenience. In the description of this embodiment, the same reference numerals are used for components that perform the same function even if they are shown differently in the drawings.

Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a portable sterilizer/disinfector according to this embodiment, Figure 2 is a bottom perspective view showing the portable sterilizer/disinfector of Figure 1, Figure 3 is an exploded view showing the portable sterilizer/disinfector of Figure 1, and Figure 4 is this embodiment. This is a block diagram showing the main configuration of a portable sterilizer/disinfector according to an example.

First, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the portable sterilizer/disinfector of this embodiment includes a container portion 110 that stores water, a case portion 120 that is coupled while surrounding the container portion, and a pumping portion that ejects ozonated water inside the container portion. (210), a lid part 220 coupled to the pumping part, a necklace part 230 connected to the case part or the lid part, an ozonated water generating part 310 coupled to the bottom of the container part, and a lighting part disposed on one side of the ozonated water generating part ( 320), a heating unit 330 disposed on the other side of the ozonated water generating unit, a sensor unit 340 provided on one side of the case unit, a display unit 350 provided on the other side of the case unit, and an ozonated water generating unit, lighting unit, heating unit, and sensor. It includes a power unit 400 that supplies power to the display unit, a control unit 500 for user operation, and a control module unit 600 that controls the operation of the sterilizer.

Looking specifically, the container portion 110 and the case portion 120 form the main body of the portable sterilizer/disinfector, and the container portion 110 provides a space to accommodate water therein. The container portion 110 has a capacity to store water of 50 ml or less, preferably 20 ml, and the container portion 110 and case portion 120 may have a cylindrical shape with a diameter of less than 20 mm. Therefore, the sterilizer is sized so that the user can easily hold it with one hand, providing portability and convenience of use.

The container portion 110 has a predetermined cylindrical shape and is made of a transparent material so that the inside can be viewed, or includes at least a transparent area and is made of a resin material with insulating properties. The container unit 110 forms an outlet 111 at the top through which water flows in and ozone water is discharged, and provides a fastening means for fastening the pumping unit 210. The fastening means may be a screw thread structure formed along the outer peripheral surface of the outlet 111. In addition, the lower part of the container unit 110 has a structure in which the ozonated water generating unit 310, the lighting unit 320, and the heating unit 330 are fastened, and the ozonated water generating unit 310, the lighting unit 320, and the heating unit 330 ) uses a sealing plate 140 to seal the bottom of the container unit 110 to prevent water and ozone water inside from leaking.

The case portion 120 protects the container portion 110 by surrounding the outer surface, and the ozone water generating portion 310, lighting portion 320, and heating portion 330 are located on the lower side of the container portion 110. A space that can be fastened to the sensor unit 340, a display unit 350, a power unit 400, and a manipulation unit 500 are provided. The case portion 120 may be made of an opaque reinforced resin or metal material to protect the internal components.

This case portion 120 has a window 121 formed along the vertical length of one side in contact with the container portion 110 through which the inside of the container portion 110 can be seen. Through the window 121, the user can check whether or not ozonated water is generated according to the operation of the ozonated water generating unit 310 (since fine bubbles are generated, it can be confirmed by bubble generation), the ozonated water generation time according to the color of the lighting unit 320, and the container unit ( You can visually check the level of water stored in 110).

The container portion 110 and the case portion 120 of this embodiment are shown in a cylindrical shape, but may have a thin hexahedral shape with a predetermined thickness, width, and height, and even in this case, the user can easily use and carry it. It consists of a small size.

The necklace portion 230 is configured to allow the user to easily carry the sterilizer by hanging it around the neck, and is composed of a regular necklace string having a predetermined length connected to the case portion 120 or the lid portion 220. The necklace unit 230 allows the sterilizer to be carried on a necklace when used by children or the elderly, thus preventing the risk of loss.

The pumping unit 210 is configured to eject ozonated water through a user's push operation when ozonated water is generated inside the container unit 110. The pumping unit 210 is a fixed unit 211 fastened to the outlet 111 of the container unit 110 and a flow unit that ejects ozone water in the form of mist in an up and down motion while being supported on the fixed unit 211 ( 212). The fixing unit 211 has a screw thread structure corresponding to the fastening means of the outlet 111 formed on the inner surface, and a plurality of fine grooves 213 forming an elongated shape in the vertical direction are formed continuously or discontinuously along the outer circumferential surface on the outer surface. do.

The lid part 220 is fastened to the pumping part 210 to protect the pumping part 210 when the sterilizer is not in use, and has a shape corresponding to the outer peripheral surface of the fixing unit 211 of the pumping part 210. Includes structure. The fastening structure includes one or more fine protrusions 221 that are elongated in the vertical direction to correspond to the fine grooves 213 of the fixing unit 211 along the inner peripheral surface. The lid portion 220 is fastened by inserting the fine protrusion 221 into the fine groove portion 213 of the pumping portion 210 by pressure fitting.

The pumping part 210 and the lid part 220 are coupled and separated in the vertical direction (vertical direction) by the fine groove part 213 and the fine protrusion 221. In addition, the pumping part 210 rotates together with the lid part 220 when the lid part 220 rotates left and right (horizontal direction) while fastened to the lid part 220, so it can be separated from the outlet inlet 111. there is. That is, when the lid portion 220 rotates with the fine protrusion 221 inserted into the fine groove portion 213, the pumping portion 210 also rotates, so the pumping portion 210 can be pumped only by manipulating the lid portion 220. The container part 110 can be opened by separating it, or it can be closed by fastening it again.

The ozonated water generator 310 is configured to generate ozonated water by electrolyzing water. The ozonated water generating unit 310 is coupled to the bottom of the container unit 110 and positions a pair of electrodes in the inner space of the container unit 110. A pair of electrodes consists of a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The ozonated water generator 310 is connected to the control module 600 and the power supply 400 inside the case 120 on the lower side of the container 110 and operates by supplying power under the control of the control module 600. do. The ozone water generator 310 is configured to use electrolysis of water, and electrolysis technology of known configurations can be applied.

The lighting unit 320 is a component that visually informs the operating time of the ozonated water generating unit 310. The lighting unit 320 illuminates the inside of the container unit 110 in conjunction with the driving mode of the ozonated water generating unit 310, and includes a plurality of light emitting sources that emit light in different colors, such as blue or red.

The user can arbitrarily select the operating time of the ozone water generator 310 through the control unit 500. Depending on the time the control panel 500 is pressed, the ozonated water generator 310 can be selected to operate for 30 or 60 seconds, and the lighting unit 320 has different emission colors depending on the ozonated water generation time to allow the user to determine the operating time of the ozonated water generator. In other words, you can check the ozone generation time.

For example, when the ozonated water generator 310 is driven for 30 seconds, it may illuminate with blue light, and when it operates for 60 seconds, it may illuminate with red light. Therefore, the user can predict in advance the time at which ozone water will be ejected from the sterilizer according to the color of the lighting unit 320, thereby improving the efficiency and convenience of use.

The heating unit 330 is configured to maintain a constant temperature of the water stored in the container unit 110 and may be configured as a Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater. PTC heaters ensure that the water maintains a constant temperature and the water temperature can be preset. Therefore, the ozone water generated inside the container is ejected as mist at a constant temperature, so the user does not feel any discomfort due to the mist temperature. In particular, in winter, the temperature of the water stored in the container unit 110 may cool to cold. When using the sterilizer in this state, the cold mist touches the body and the user may easily feel resistance, but the sterilizer of this embodiment is Since mist of an appropriate temperature heated by the heating unit 330 is ejected, there is no feeling of rejection due to coldness.

The sensor unit 340 is configured to detect the user's body temperature and is provided on one side of the case unit 120. The sensor unit 340 may be composed of various types of temperature sensors that detect body temperature, and the body temperature detected by the sensor unit 340 is displayed through the display unit 350 of the case unit 120. Therefore, the user of this embodiment can directly measure his or her own body temperature or that of another person, thereby detecting in advance whether there is any abnormality in the body.

The display unit 350 displays operation information of the sterilizer and the user's body temperature detected by the sensor unit 340. The user can check the operation status of the sterilizer according to the information displayed on the display unit 350, operate the operation unit 500, and check the user's body temperature.

The power supply unit 400 is configured to supply power for driving the sterilizing/disinfector, and may include a power connection port 410 for connecting to an external power source and a charging unit 420 for charging power. The power connector 410 may be made of a C-type or D-type universal connector, and the charging unit 420 may be made of a paper battery. C-type or D-type general-purpose connectors and paper batteries enable the creation of ultra-small sterilizers by minimizing the volume. Therefore, the sterilizer can be easily carried and conveniently used regardless of time and place by charging the charging unit 420 and then using the charged power.

The manipulation unit 500 is configured to receive a driving command through user manipulation and may have a button or switch structure. The operation unit 500 can be operated to operate in various modes depending on the operation method, and the operation time of the ozonated water generator 310 can be set to vary depending on the time the operation unit 500 is pressed. For example, when the control unit 500 is pressed for less than 1 second, the ozonated water generator 310 may be set to operate for 30 seconds, and when the control unit 500 is pressed for more than 3 seconds, the ozonated water generator 310 may be set to operate for 60 seconds. At this time, the lighting unit 320 also illuminates with a specific color in conjunction with the time the control unit 500 is pressed.

The power unit 400 and the operation unit 500 may be provided on the lower surface of the case unit 120 and may be protected by a protective cap 130 made of silicon.

The control module unit 600 controls the operation of the sterilizer. Specifically, the control module unit 600 drives the ozonated water generator 310 and causes the lighting unit 320 to emit light according to a user command input through the manipulation unit 500. At this time, the control module unit 600 is provided with a timer unit 610 to drive the ozonated water generator 310 and the lighting unit 320 for a predetermined period of time according to the input mode of the operation unit 500.

In addition, the control module unit 600 controls the operation of the heating unit 330 so that the water inside the container unit 110 can maintain a constant temperature, and the sensor unit ( 340), detects the user's body temperature, and displays it on the display unit 350.

In addition, when an external power source is connected, the control module unit 600 stores the externally supplied power in the charging unit 420 and supplies the necessary power to each component when the sterilizer is operated.

The control module unit 600 of the above configuration may be manufactured in the form of a circuit board, and on the board, an ozone water generator 310, a lighting unit 320, a heating unit 330, a sensor unit 340, and a display unit ( The circuit and IC chip for driving 350) are mounted to form one assembly.

Additionally, the control module unit 600 may further include a GPS unit 620. The GPS unit 620 receives the user's location information and transmits it to an external terminal. Therefore, when children or the elderly use a portable sterilizer, you can prevent the risk of them getting lost by checking their location. The GPS unit 620 for this purpose may include a wireless communication module for transmitting location information, and in this case, the wireless communication module is preferably configured as an NB-IoT (Narrow Band IoT) module. The NB-IoT module is a communication method that transmits small amounts of information intermittently and can transmit information at low power, making it advantageous for implementing ultra-small sterilizers.

Additionally, the control module unit 600 may further include an alarm unit 630. The alarm unit 630 is configured to notify an alarm according to an operation signal from the operation unit 500, and when a user is in an emergency situation, the user can receive help by notifying those around him of the emergency situation. The alarm unit 630 can notify an emergency situation with an alarm sound, and, if necessary, may be configured to be linked to safety systems such as family terminals, police stations, and schools to transmit emergency information to these safety systems to notify an alarm. . To this end, the alarm unit 630 may include a wireless communication module for transmitting emergency information, and the wireless communication module may be shared with the wireless communication module of the GPS unit 620.

The sterilizer and sterilizer with the above configuration has an ultra-small structure that can fit in the palm of your hand, making it easy to carry and use. It has the advantage of being able to be used for a variety of purposes as it is capable of not only sterilizing and disinfecting but also measuring body temperature, location tracking, and emergency relief.

Although exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described as described above, various modifications and other embodiments will occur to those skilled in the art. These modifications and other embodiments are to be considered and included in the appended claims without departing from the true spirit and scope of the present invention.

110: container 111: outlet inlet
120: case part 121: window
130: protective cap 140: sealing plate
210: pumping unit 211: fixed unit
212: Flow unit 213: Fine groove portion
220: Lid 221: Fine protrusion
230: Necklace part
310: ozonated water generating unit 320: lighting unit
330: Heating unit 340: Sensor unit
350: Display unit
400: power unit
500: Control panel
600: Control module unit 610: Timer unit
620: GPS unit 620: Alarm unit

Claims (5)

A container part made of a transparent resin material that provides a space inside to accommodate water of 50ml or less, and the upper part forms an outlet through which water flows in or ozone water is discharged;
A case part made of an opaque material that is coupled to the surface of the container unit to protect the container unit and forms a window through which the inside of the container unit can be viewed;
It is composed of a fixed unit in which a plurality of fine grooves of an elongated shape in the vertical direction are formed along the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral surface, and a flow unit that ejects the ozone water inside the container in the form of mist by pressing in the vertical direction, and discharges the ozone water in the form of a screw thread. A pumping unit fastened to the inlet;
On the inner peripheral surface, one or more fine protrusions of an elongated shape in the vertical direction are formed along the circumferential direction, and the fine protrusions are inserted into the fine grooves and are fastened to or separated from the fixing unit in the vertical direction, and rotate in the left and right directions to secure the fixing unit. A lid portion that rotates to connect or separate the pumping portion from the container portion;
A necklace portion connected to the case portion or the lid portion;
an ozonated water generator installed inside the container unit to generate ozonated water within the container unit through electrolysis;
a lighting unit disposed on one side of the ozonated water generating unit and illuminating light of different colors according to a driving time mode of the ozonated water generating unit;
a heating unit disposed on the other side of the ozone water generating unit to maintain the water inside the container unit at a constant temperature;
A body temperature sensor unit provided on one side of the case unit;
a display unit provided on the other side of the case unit to display the body temperature detected by the body temperature sensor unit;
A power supply unit that receives power from the outside;
a control unit provided at the bottom of the case unit to receive a user's control command; and
A control module unit disposed in the lower space of the case unit and controlling the operation of the ozone water generator, the lighting unit, the heating unit, the body temperature sensor unit, and the display unit according to an input signal from the operation unit; including a user. A portable ozone water sterilizer and sterilizer in an ultra-small size that can be easily carried and used by hand. The method of claim 1, wherein the control module unit,
A portable ozonated water sterilizer/disinfector comprising a timer unit, varying the driving time of the ozonated water generator according to an operation signal from the operating unit, and controlling the lighting unit to illuminate different lights according to the driving time mode of the ozonated water generating unit. The method of claim 1, wherein the heating unit,
A portable ozone water sterilizer consisting of a PTC heater. The method of claim 1, wherein the control module unit,
A portable ozone water sterilizer that further includes a GPS unit and a wireless communication module to notify the user's location to an external terminal. The method of claim 4, wherein the control module unit,
A portable ozone water sterilizer that further includes an alarm unit to notify the user of emergency information to the outside.

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