KR102820271B1 - Multipurose sterilizer - Google Patents

Abstract

A multipurpose sterilizer that can be conveniently used by a plurality of users is disclosed. The sterilizer includes a main body having an internal space, at least one storage case arranged in a portion of the internal space of the main body, at least one portable container arranged in another portion of the internal space, a sterilizing lamp installed on a portion of an inner side of the main body, and a door installed on a portion of the main body. Here, the storage case has a structure capable of storing a plurality of items, the portable container stores sterilized items and is used for portable use, one side of the storage case is open, and the items are stored through the open side, the sterilizing lamp is operated while the door is closed to sterilize the items, and the size of the storage case is larger than the size of the portable container.

Description

{MULTIPUROSE STERILIZER}

The present invention relates to a multipurpose sterilizer.

There are sterilizers that sterilize masks and other items, but they are only for individual users and there is no sterilizer for the entire family, which is inconvenient.

KR 10-2020-0114005 A

The present invention provides a multipurpose sterilizer that can be conveniently used by a large number of users.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a sterilizer comprises: a main body having an internal space; at least one storage case arranged in a portion of the internal space of the main body; at least one portable container arranged in another portion of the internal space; a sterilizing lamp installed on a portion of an inner side of the main body; and a door installed on a portion of the main body. Here, the storage case has a structure capable of storing a plurality of items, the portable container stores sterilized items and is used for portable use, one side of the storage case is open, and the items are stored through the open side, the sterilizing lamp is operated while the door is closed to sterilize the items, and the size of the storage case is larger than the size of the portable container.

A sterilizer according to another embodiment of the present invention comprises: a main body having an inner space; a plurality of portable containers arranged in the inner space of the main body; a sterilizing lamp installed on a portion of an inner surface of the main body; and a door installed on a portion of the main body. Here, items are stored in the portable containers, and the sterilizing lamp is operated while the door is closed to sterilize items in the portable containers, the portable containers are portable by a user, and the portable containers are stacked vertically or left and right.

The sterilizer of the present invention can be convenient because it can sterilize many items at once and individually use the sterilized items using a portable container.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a sterilizer according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a drawing showing the back surface of the sterilizer of Figure 1.
FIGS. 3 and 4 are drawings illustrating the internal structure of a sterilizer according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating the external appearance of a portable container according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating the internal structure of a portable container according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 7 and 8 are perspective views illustrating a sterilizer according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating a storage case according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 10 to 14 are drawings illustrating a portable container and its internal structure according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a perspective view illustrating a sterilizer according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

The present invention relates to a sterilizer, which may include a storage case capable of sterilizing a plurality of items (e.g., masks, mobile phones, glasses, toys, toothbrushes, wristwatches, etc.) and a small-sized portable container. Accordingly, a plurality of items can be sterilized at home or at work using the sterilizer, and when a user goes out, the sterilized items can be put into the portable container and only carry the portable container with them. As a result, the user can conveniently use the sterilized items. Meanwhile, the items to be sterilized are not limited to masks, mobile phones, glasses, toys, toothbrushes, wristwatches, etc., and various items can be sterilized using the sterilizer.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a sterilizer according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating the back surface of the sterilizer of FIG. 1, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are drawings illustrating the internal structure of a sterilizer according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating the external appearance of a portable container according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating the internal structure of a portable container according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Fig. 1, the sterilizer of the present embodiment is used for sterilizing items in homes, businesses, etc., and may have a structure capable of accommodating a storage case (102) and a portable container (104) within the main body (100). However, at least one ventilation hole (200 or 202) may be included on one side of the sterilizer for ventilation.

According to one embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a storage case (102) capable of containing a plurality of items to be sterilized is arranged in an upper space (300) of the internal space of the sterilizer, and a plurality of portable containers (104) may be arranged in a stacked manner in a lower portion of the storage case (102), i.e., in the lower space (302). Here, the portable containers (104) may be separated by a partition (310) or may be sequentially stacked without a partition (310).

The storage case (102) is a container that can hold items to be sterilized, and may have holes formed on one side to allow ventilation. Specifically, the storage case (102) may have a hexahedral structure with only the top open, so that items can be put in and taken out through the top.

According to one embodiment, the storage case (102) may be replaceable, and the upper space (300) may be designed to accommodate storage cases (102) of various sizes. For example, the upper space (300) may have a structure that can accommodate both a storage case (102) whose length is longer than its vertical direction or a storage case (102) whose length is longer than its horizontal direction. Accordingly, a user may use a desired storage case (102) depending on the item to be sterilized.

According to another embodiment, the interior of the storage case (102) can be divided into multiple zones. This is to put different items in each zone. Accordingly, the user can sterilize multiple items without mixing them.

Installation and replacement of this storage case (102) can be done through the first door (110) formed on the front of the main body (100).

According to one embodiment, a first door (110) may be installed on the front of the main body (100), and a second door (112) may be installed on the upper surface. The first door (110) and the second door (112) may be manually opened and closed through a hinge structure or the like, or may be automatically opened and closed by pressing a button.

The storage case (102) can be installed and replaced through the first door (110), and the user can put used items into the storage case (102) or take out sterilized items from the storage case (102) through the second door (112). Since it is inconvenient to take out items through the first door (110), the second door (112) is installed to make it convenient to take out sterilized items. However, if necessary, the second door (112) may not exist and only the first door (110) may exist.

Looking at the structure for the sterilization function, at least one sterilization lamp (such as an LED or UV lamp, 120) may be installed on the inner side (100a), upper side, or back side of the main body (100). The sterilization lamp (120) enables sterilization of items contained in the storage case (102). Of course, it is not excluded that the sterilization lamp is installed on the back of the main body (100).

According to one embodiment, since ventilation holes (200 and 202) are formed on one side of the main body (100), for example, on the back, drying of the article may be possible. That is, the sterilizer may sterilize the article while also drying it. Here, in addition to the ventilation holes (200 and 202), a cooling fan may be additionally installed in the inner space of the main body (100).

Meanwhile, the reason for installing the upper and lower ventilation holes (200 and 202) separately is that the upper space (300) and the lower space (302) of the sterilizer can be separated by a membrane. Accordingly, if only one ventilation hole is installed, ventilation is possible only in one space and not in the other space.

The sterilizing lamp (120) may also be formed to be long vertically as shown in Fig. 1 so as to cover both the upper space (300) and the lower space (302). However, the installation structure of the sterilizing lamp (120) may be modified in various ways.

According to one embodiment, the sterilizing lamp (120) can operate automatically. For example, a sensor capable of detecting opening and closing of the door (110 or 112) is formed, and the control unit (not shown) can deactivate the sterilizing lamp (120) when the sensor detects that the door (110 or 112) is opened, and activate the sterilizing lamp (120) when the sensor detects that both the doors (110 and 112) are closed. That is, when an item is placed in the sterilizer and the sterilizer is closed, the sterilizing lamp (120) can be automatically turned on, and when the door (110 or 112) is opened, the sterilizing lamp (120) can be automatically turned off. As a result, power consumption can be reduced. Whether the sterilizing lamp (120) is activated can be confirmed through a lamp that can be installed on the outer surface of the main body (100).

In addition, the sterilization operation such as the start, end, and operation of the sterilization lamp (120) may be controlled through components installed in the main body (100), but if the sterilizer is equipped with a communication function and the sterilizer is connected to at least one user's terminal (such as a mobile phone), the user may control it through the terminal. Of course, information on the sterilization degree, the remaining time until sterilization is completed, etc. may be displayed on the display of the terminal.

Meanwhile, the sterilizer may be powered from an external power source or may have a built-in rechargeable battery to drive the sterilizing lamp (120).

The portable container (104) is positioned at the bottom of the storage case (102) as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 and may have a size smaller than the storage case (102) and easy to carry. Of course, at least one of the portable containers (104) may have a different size.

These portable containers (104) are designed to store sterilized items inside the storage case (102). That is, when going out, the user can take out the sterilized items from the storage case (102), put them in the portable container (104), and go out with the portable container (104).

Of course, it is also possible to sterilize items while they are placed inside the portable container (104). Even if the portable container (104) does not have a sterilization function of its own, it can be sterilized by the sterilization lamp (120) installed in the main body (100) if it is transparent. Accordingly, the user can sterilize items by placing them in the portable container (104) and putting them in the main body (100), and then take out the portable container (104) containing the items when going out.

In one embodiment, when there are multiple members, for example, when there are multiple family members, a plurality of portable containers (104) may be arranged in a stacked manner as shown in FIG. 3 for use by the family members. At this time, the portable containers (104) may be simply stacked, or may be detachably installed on the main body (100).

Additionally, the portable containers (104) may be arranged sequentially left and right rather than being stacked vertically.

Using the sterilizer of the present invention having this structure, items of many people can be sterilized at once, and the sterilized items can be conveniently used individually and externally using the portable container (104). Meanwhile, since the types of items can be diverse, the portable container (104) can have a size that can accommodate them, or portable containers (104) of various shapes can be arranged in the lower space (302).

According to one embodiment, the portable container (104) may be transparent to allow light output from the sterilizing lamp (120) to pass through, and may not have a sterilizing function on its own. That is, the portable container (104) can sterilize items within the sterilizer, but when separated from the sterilizer, it can only perform the role of storing the sterilized items.

In general, for example, after putting on a mask, the mask is easily contaminated because it is placed on a contaminated object such as a desk. However, if the mask is taken off and placed in a portable container (104), the portable container (104) is not contaminated with contaminants, so the mask can be managed hygienically.

Meanwhile, the portable container (104) itself may be formed with at least one ventilation hole (610) as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 to enable ventilation. However, a fan may not be installed.

In another embodiment, to make the product more hygienic, the portable container (104) itself may be provided with a sterilizing function, although this may increase the cost.

For example, a sterilizing lamp (700) may be installed on at least one of the inner surfaces of the portable container (104), for example, the upper inner surface. In this case, the user can continuously use the product while sterilizing it even when going out.

According to one embodiment, when the portable container (104) is opened, the germicidal lamp (700) may be automatically deactivated, and when the portable container (104) is closed, the germicidal lamp (700) may be automatically activated. However, in order to reduce power consumption, the germicidal lamp (700) may not be activated even when the portable container (104) is closed, but may be activated when the user performs an action such as pressing a specific button.

If the portable container (104) has a sterilizing function, the portable container (104) may be opaque, but it is efficient to be transparent in order to reduce power consumption. Specifically, when the portable container (104) is placed in the sterilizer, the sterilizing lamp (700) of the portable container (104) can be deactivated regardless of opening and closing. In this case, sterilization can be performed by the sterilizing lamp (120) installed in the sterilizer only when the portable container (104) is transparent.

To this end, a sensor is installed to detect that the portable container (104) is arranged in the sterilizer, and when the sensor detects that the portable container (104) is placed in the sterilizer, the sterilizing lamp (700) of the portable container (104) can be deactivated.

Additionally, if the sensor detects that the portable container (104) is not positioned within the sterilizer, the portable container (104) can be activated or deactivated depending on whether it is opened or closed.

Meanwhile, the portable container (104) may be detachably installed inside the sterilizer, and the sensor may determine whether the portable container (104) is arranged inside the sterilizer based on whether it is installed or detached.

In one embodiment, an antibacterial filter may be installed inside the sterilizer, for example, near the fan.

In another embodiment, the sterilizer may additionally include a sensor capable of detecting the intensity of light, and may automatically activate the sterilizing operation of the sterilizer when light below a preset intensity is detected. For example, the sterilizer may not perform the sterilizing operation during the day, but may perform the sterilizing operation only at night.

According to another embodiment, a diffusion portion such as a groove or a groove may be formed on the inner surface of the portable container (104) corresponding to the sterilizing lamp (120). This is to diffuse and output the light incident from the sterilizing lamp (120) into the interior of the portable container (104). As a result, the entire portable container (104) can be evenly sterilized, and the number of sterilizing lamps (120) can be reduced.

According to another embodiment, the plurality of portable containers (104) may be colored differently or have different markings to distinguish the portable containers (104) from each other.

Meanwhile, the portable container (104) itself may have a structure that can be used as a glasses case.

Additionally, the fan for the ventilation function can be operated after a preset time (e.g., 1 minute) has elapsed after the sterilization lamp (120) is activated.

According to another embodiment, only a plurality of portable containers (104) may be present inside the sterilizer without a storage case (102). In this case, items are placed inside the portable containers (104) and sterilized, and only the portable containers (104) need to be taken out when going out.

FIGS. 7 and 8 are perspective views illustrating a sterilizer according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 9 is a view illustrating a storage case according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 10 to 14 are views illustrating a portable container and its internal structure according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a perspective view illustrating a sterilizer according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, the sterilizer of the present embodiment may include a main body (700), a storage case (702), at least one portable container (704), and a door (710). The overall structure is similar to the first embodiment, but may additionally include a button (720).

The button (720) may be formed, for example, on the upper portion of the main body (700) and connected to a control unit that controls the sterilizing lamp. When the button (720) is pressed, the sterilizing lamp is activated and a sterilizing operation may be performed.

According to another embodiment, an additional button may be installed on the main body (700), and when the button is pressed, an automatic sterilization function may be performed. For example, when the button is pressed, a sterilization operation may be automatically performed for 10 minutes every 3 hours.

Although not shown in FIG. 7, an exhaust port and a cooling fan may be formed on the rear of the main body (700), and a filter or air inlet for blocking harmful substances may be additionally formed on another side, for example, the bottom surface.

In another embodiment, a charging terminal may be installed at the location where the portable container (704) is placed or on the portable container (704) to enable charging of the portable container (704) while being sterilized. As a result, the sterilizer can charge the portable container (704) while sterilizing the item.

Meanwhile, a plurality of storage cases (702) may be arranged inside the main body (700) as illustrated in FIG. 7, or one storage case may be arranged inside the main body (700) as illustrated in FIG. 8.

Additionally, a door (710) may not be formed on the upper part of the main body (700), and may be installed only on the front side of the main body (700).

The storage case (702) has an open top structure as shown in FIG. 9, and a ventilation hole (900) and a hole (902) can be formed on the rear and front sides. The hole (902) can be formed to face the door (710) as shown in FIG. 7. As a result, if a ventilation hole or fan for ventilation is formed on the rear side of the main body (700), air can circulate through the ventilation hole formed on the rear side, the ventilation hole (900) of the storage case (702), and the hole (902), so that a drying function can be performed.

Meanwhile, a square hole is formed at the bottom of the storage case (902), which allows the user to easily insert and remove the storage case (702) by putting his or her hand into the square hole.

According to another embodiment, a sterilizing lamp, for example, an LED, may be formed on the bottom surface of the storage case (702). As a result, since the sterilizing lamp is formed on the inner upper surface of the main body (700) and the sterilizing lamp is formed on the bottom surface of the storage case (702), items within the storage case (702) can be sterilized better.

In one embodiment, when the main body (700) is opened, the sterilizing lamp of the storage case (702) may be deactivated, and when the main body (700) is closed, the sterilizing lamp of the storage case (702) may be automatically activated.

The portable container (704) may include a body (1100) and a cover (1102) as illustrated in FIG. 11. That is, the portable container (704) has a structure that can be opened and closed.

At least one sterilizing lamp (1106) may be formed on the inner surface of the cover (1102), and at least one sterilizing lamp (1108) may be formed on the bottom surface of the body (1100).

In addition, a removable mesh frame (1120) may be formed on the inner surface of the cover (1120), or a mesh frame (1110) may be formed on the bottom surface of the body (1100). Such mesh frames (1110, 1120) are intended to stably arrange items such as toothbrushes, ballpoint pens, glasses, and masks.

However, there is no limitation on the shape of the mesh frame, and multiple mesh frames (1300) may be formed vertically as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14.

According to one embodiment, the lower mesh frame is fixed and items such as toothbrushes are placed therein, and the upper mesh frame has a detachable structure and items such as accessories can be placed therein. That is, various items can be stably arranged and sterilized using the mesh frames (1300).

According to one embodiment, a reflective material may be coated on the inner surface of the body (1100). As a result, light output from the sterilizing lamps (1106 and 1108) may be better transmitted to the article, thereby improving sterilizing efficiency.

In another embodiment, there may be a separate compartment inside the portable container (704) in which electronic components can be mounted.

According to another embodiment, an air inlet (1130) for removing moisture from the article may be formed on at least one side of the body (1100).

Meanwhile, as shown above, both a storage case (720) and a portable container (704) are present inside the main body (700), but as shown in FIG. 14, only a portable container may be placed inside the main body without a storage case.

Of course, only the storage case may be arranged inside the main body (700) without a portable container.

Meanwhile, although the portable container in the above embodiments was mentioned as having a structure that is not height-adjustable, it may be height-adjustable. Since the portable container is implemented to have a small size for convenience of portability, the gap between the sterilizing lamp installed inside and the object may be small, resulting in a weak sterilizing function. Therefore, if the portable container is height-adjustable, the height of the portable container can be raised when necessary to increase the distance between the sterilizing lamp and the object, thereby improving the sterilizing power.

For example, if the upper member and the lower member of the portable container are connected in a sliding manner up and down, the height of the portable container can be adjusted. Of course, as long as the height of the portable container can be adjusted, the joint structure of the upper member and the lower member can be modified in various ways.

When a user puts the portable container in a pocket or bag, the portable container can be made to have a low height, and when placing it on a table or the like, the height of the portable container can be increased to improve the sterilizing power.

The above-described embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed for the purpose of illustration, and those skilled in the art having common knowledge of the present invention will be able to make various modifications, changes, and additions within the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications, changes, and additions should be considered to fall within the scope of the following patent claims.

100, 700 : Body 102, 702 : Storage case
104, 704 : Portable containers 110, 112, 710 : Doors
120: Germicidal lamp 200, 202: Ventilation hole
700 : Germicidal lamp 720 : Button

Claims (19)

A body having an internal space;
At least one storage case arranged in some space of the internal space of the above body;
At least one portable container arranged in another space among the above internal spaces;
A sterilizing lamp installed on a part of the inner side of the main body; and
Including a door installed in a part of the above body,
The above storage case has a structure capable of storing multiple items, and the portable container is used for storing sterilized items and for portable use.
One side of the storage case is open, and the article is stored through the open side, and the sterilizing lamp is operated while the door is closed to sterilize the article.
The size of the above storage case is larger than the size of the above portable container,
The above storage case does not have a sterilization function of its own and is not used for portable purposes but only inside the main body, and the items stored inside the storage case are sterilized by the sterilization lamp.
The space for accommodating the above storage case has a structure that can accommodate not only a storage case whose length in the horizontal direction is longer than its vertical direction, but also a storage case whose length in the vertical direction is longer than its horizontal direction.
A sterilizer characterized in that the storage case is located in the upper space of the internal space of the main body, the portable container is located in the lower space of the internal space of the main body, and ventilation holes are installed in the upper and lower portions of the main body, respectively. A sterilizer characterized in that in the first paragraph, the portable containers are stacked vertically, and the storage case and the portable containers are separated by a partition. A sterilizer characterized in that in the first paragraph, a sterilizing lamp is formed on the bottom surface of the storage case, a ventilation hole or cooling fan is formed on one side of the main body, and ventilation holes are formed on each of both sides of the storage case, so that air circulation is possible through the ventilation holes of the main body and the ventilation holes of the storage case. A sterilizer characterized in that in the first paragraph, the portable container does not have a sterilizing function of its own and is formed transparently so that the internal items are sterilized by the sterilizing lamp. In the first paragraph, the portable container has its own sterilization function,
At least one sterilizing lamp is formed on one side of the inner surface of the portable container, an air inlet is formed in a part of the portable container, and mesh frames are arranged to stably hold the article.
A sterilizer characterized in that the mesh frame positioned at the lower end of the above mesh frames is fixed and installed to the portable container, and the mesh frame positioned at the upper end has a replaceable structure. In the first paragraph, the portable container has a charging function,
A sterilizer characterized in that a charging terminal is formed at a location in the main body where the portable container is placed or a charging terminal is formed on the portable container. In the first paragraph, at least one button is formed on the upper part of the main body,
A sterilizer characterized in that a sterilization operation is performed when the first button is pressed, and sterilization is automatically performed for a specific period of time at a preset time cycle when the second button is pressed. In the first paragraph, the portable container is detachable from the main body,
The above main body has a sensor for detecting the detachment of the portable container and a control unit connected to the sensor,
A sterilizer characterized in that the control unit automatically activates the sterilizing lamp to perform a sterilizing operation when the portable container is attached to the main body, and deactivates the sterilizing lamp when the portable container is separated from the main body. In the first paragraph, the portable container includes a sensor and a sterilizing lamp,
A sterilizer characterized in that the sterilizing lamp is deactivated when the portable container is detected to be open, and the sterilizing lamp is activated when the portable container is detected to be closed to perform a sterilizing operation. A sterilizer characterized in that in claim 9, when the portable container is positioned inside the main body, the sterilizing lamp is deactivated regardless of the opening and closing of the portable container, and when the portable container is positioned outside the main body, the sterilizing lamp is activated when the portable container is closed. In the first paragraph, the sterilizer has a communication function and is connected to the user's terminal,
A sterilizer characterized in that the sterilization operation of the sterilizer can be controlled through the user terminal, and the sterilization degree or the time until sterilization is completed is displayed through the terminal. In the first paragraph, a sterilizing lamp is installed in the portable container,
A sterilizer characterized in that a diffusion portion is formed on the inner surface of the portable container corresponding to the sterilizing lamp, so that light output from the sterilizing lamp is diffused and output into the interior of the portable container. In the first paragraph, a sterilizing lamp is installed in the portable container,
A sterilizer characterized in that the inner surface of the portable container is coated with a reflective material, and the portable container has a structure in which the height can be adjusted up and down.





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