KR20040098412A - A built-in type cooling or heating device having the function of sterilization and deodorization - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A built-in drawer-type cooling or warming device for storing cosmetic or medical products at an appropriate temperature is provided, which has sterilizing and deodorizing functions using an ozone generator to allow the cosmetic or medical products to be stored in a clean, hygienic state by sterilizing and deodorizing the products using ozone. CONSTITUTION: The built-in drawer-type cooling or warming device comprises: a housing(10) having a controlling panel(30); a container section(60) including a receiving section(50) having a door(20), for receiving cosmetic or medical products to be stored therein; a chill or warmth generator(70) for cooling or warming the container section(60), the chill or warmth generator(70) having a thermal conductor, a thermoelectric element, a warming sink and a cooling fan; and an ozone generator, wherein the chill or warmth generator(70) and the ozone generator are operated to cool or warm the container section(60) under the control of the controlling panel(30) and ozone is simultaneously supplied to the container section(60) to sterilize and deodorize the cosmetic or medical products.

Description

Built-in drawer type cold and cold storage unit with sterilization and deodorization function {A BUILT-IN TYPE COOLING OR HEATING DEVICE HAVING THE FUNCTION OF STERILIZATION AND DEODORIZATION}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a storage device for storing cosmetics or medical supplies at an appropriate temperature, and more particularly to a built-in type cold storage device having a function of sterilizing and deodorizing stored contents.

As used herein, the term 'cosmetic goods' refers to cosmetics (lotion, cream, powder, etc.) used in cosmetics, and containers of cosmetics made of resin or metal materials such as plastics, combs, brushes, and rolls. Refers to supplies such as cotton swabs, fabric products, and hair dryers. "Medical supplies" refers to medicines used in therapy (ointments, aspirin, disinfectants, etc.) and containers of medicines, scissors, forceps, masks, gloves, etc. Refers to.

In general, a known cosmetic storage device as a storage device for storing cosmetics at a constant temperature, unlike a storage device (fridge) using a refrigerant, a method using a thermoelectric element that does not require a device such as a compressor, a motor, and an evaporator. By taking it, not only can a simple structure be achieved, but also a refrigeration and a warming function can be performed together.

Figure 1 shows a cosmetic storage device having a general structure with such a refrigeration and warming function, such a storage device, a container for accommodating cosmetics, a door 200 for opening and closing the container, the container 100 A plurality of fins for dissipating heat generated by the thermal conductor 300, which is installed in contact with one surface of the thermoelectric element, the thermoelectric element 400, which is a semiconductor element installed in contact with the thermal conductor 300, and the thermoelectric element 400 A heat sink 500 having a fin, a cooling fan 600 for flowing heat dissipated from the heat sink 500 to the outside, and a housing 700 surrounded by such a construction means.

Here, the housing 700 is made of a metal or plastic resin, a heat insulating material is injected into the inner space between the container 100, a plurality of holes 800 for the distribution of external air in one end of the housing Since it is provided, it is possible to flow the air in accordance with the operation of the cooling fan 600.

Referring to the operation of the device, when the forward current is applied to the thermoelectric element 400 by a power source (not shown) during refrigeration, the thermoelectric element using the Peltier effect takes heat from the thermal conductor 300 and heatsink 500. In this case, since the heat conductor 300 is deprived of heat from the container 100, the inside of the container 100 is cooled.

On the other hand, when warming, if a reverse current is applied to the thermoelectric element 400, it is possible to apply heat to the container 100 through the thermal conductor 300. At this time, the thermoelectric element 400 absorbs heat from the outside and transfers the heat to the container 100.

By the way, the cosmetic storage device having such a refrigeration and warming function has only a storage function for preventing cosmetics, such as creams, lotions, powders, etc. by maintaining the proper temperature to prevent the deterioration and discoloration, its functionality is inferior.

The present inventors have proceeded the research for improving the functionality of the conventional cosmetic storage device as described above. An important issue in the study of improving cosmetic storage devices is the lifestyle of consumers who use them.

In general, a cosmetic user uses a plurality of cosmetic products such as a cosmetic container, a comb, a brush, a cotton swab, and a cloth product when performing makeup, and separates such cosmetics from the cosmetics on a dressing table, In some cases, it is stored in a cosmetic storage device. In addition, since such cleanliness or hygiene is important, such cosmetic products may be used once, or may be washed and dried to remove impurities, depending on the article.

However, such washing and drying requires a considerable effort, and the general consumer is using an unsanitary cosmetic product as it is, and cosmetic products tend to be contaminated with bacteria and odors. In addition, the consumer also stores medical supplies such as medicines and hygiene products in the cosmetic refrigerator, and thus these products have been inclined as described above.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, while maintaining the function of the conventional storage device, while storing the cosmetics and medical supplies in the storage means contaminated with the surface of the article such as bacteria It is an object of the present invention to provide a cold and cold device having a sterilization and deodorization function which can be cleaned.

1 is a plan view schematically showing a cosmetic storage device having a general structure with a refrigeration and warming function,

Figure 2 is a front view showing a schematic state in which the cold-heating device according to the invention installed in the cabinet built-in type,

3 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of a cold / cold storage device according to the present invention;

Figure 4 is a side cross-sectional view showing a state in which the cold and cold apparatus open according to the present invention,

5 is a schematic view showing a state of the structure of the cold and cold storage device according to the present invention seen from the rear,

Figure 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the cold and cold apparatus open according to the present invention,

7 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a cold / cold storage device according to another embodiment of the present invention, in which a housing part is partitioned by a partition wall and a control panel is installed inside the door.

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10-housing, 12-top,

20-door, 21-door handle,

30-control panel, 40-shelf,

50-compartment, 60-vessel,

70-hot and cold generator, 80-ozone generator.

In general, ozone and ultraviolet light have excellent sterilization and deodorization functions. In particular, in the case of ozone, since it does not leave chemical properties after oxidation, it is used in many fields because it does not cause secondary pollution.

In addition, in the case of ultraviolet rays, the use of a 253.7nm ultraviolet light lamp is effective for the sterilization of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and molds, and it is mainly used in food, medical cosmetics, electronics industry, etc. due to its economical installation and maintenance costs. have.

Therefore, in order to achieve the object of the present invention, it was concluded that it is preferable to use the ozone generator or ultraviolet ray generator (lamp) for cosmetic storage.

The present invention provides a container portion for storing cosmetics and medical supplies, and a cold and hot air generator (consisting of a heat conductor, a thermoelectric element, a heat sink, and a fan) for refrigerating and warming an article stored in the container portion. Provided is a cold / warm device comprising a blower fan installed to rapidly blow cold air or warm air generated by a cold / hot air generator into a container portion, and an ozone generator that generates ozone into the container for sterilization and deodorization.

Here, the ozone generating device may be a device for generating ozone by using the silent discharge method, electrolytic method, photochemical method, high frequency electric field method, irradiation method.

In addition, if necessary, it is possible to provide a cold / cold storage device further comprising an ultraviolet lamp for irradiating ultraviolet light into the container portion.

On the other hand, if necessary, such a cold and warm device divides the inside of the container portion for storing the cosmetic and medical supplies completely or partially into a plurality of parts, for example, two parts, and in one compartment a cold and hot air generator for refrigeration and warming. The ozone generator can be installed in the other compartment. In addition, the inside of the container portion may be completely partitioned, and one compartment may be provided with the cold / hot air generator, and the other compartment may be provided with an ultraviolet lamp.

In addition, if necessary, the container portion is divided into three parts, and a cold / hot air generator, an ozone generator, and an ultraviolet lamp are separately provided, or a cold / hot water generator and an ozone generator are installed in one compartment and the other. Ultraviolet lamps may be installed in the compartments.

According to this, cosmetics or medicines that need to be maintained at an appropriate temperature are located in a compartment where refrigeration and warming functions are installed, and cosmetics such as combs, brushes, dryers, cloths or scissors or gauze which require sterilization and deodorization. Medical supplies such as masks may be placed in the compartment where ozone or ultraviolet light is generated.

In addition, the cold storage device according to the present invention operates only the refrigerating function, or only the warming function, the refrigerating function and the sterilization and deodorization function together, or the warming function and the sterilization and deodorization function together or It provides a cold and cold device, characterized in that it comprises a control panel capable of operating only sterilization and deodorization function.

Cold and hot apparatus according to the present invention may be further provided with a holding means that can be installed in the apartment dressing room.

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

This embodiment describes a cold storage device having a refrigerating and warming function and an ozone generating function.

Example 1

2 is a front view showing the cold storage device according to the present invention, the front upper part 12 of the housing 10 of the cold storage device, the door 20 which can be opened and closed by a drawer type, the door handle 21, and the A control panel 30 is shown installed at the front top 12.

In addition, the shelf 40 in the dressing room is schematically shown, and the joining with the shelf 40 can be made using conventional fixing means such as brackets or screws.

On the other hand, the control panel 30 is provided on the front upper portion 12 of the housing 10, but may be provided on the door 20, if necessary, so that when the door 20 is opened, can be seen It can also be provided in the predetermined position in a container part.

In addition, the control panel 30 includes a switch for only refrigerating operation of the container, a switch for operating only a heating function, a switch for operating a refrigerating function and a sterilization and deodorization function together, and for operating a heating and sterilization and deodorization function together. A switch or a display indicating a switch and a state for operating only sterilization and deodorization functions may be provided, and a plurality of functions such as a timer may be provided as necessary.

In addition, the control panel 30 may be provided with a function of comparing the temperature of the container portion with the temperature of the outside of the cold storage device so that the temperature in the container portion is always maintained at a desired constant temperature. To this end, means for sensing the temperature of the container and the outside may be provided.

Figure 3 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of a cosmetics storage device according to the present invention, the control panel 30, the door 20, the handle 21 is provided, integrally formed with the door 20, cosmetics and medical Combined with the storage unit 50 for receiving the article, the container unit 60 which is an inner space in which the housing unit 50 is stored, the thermal conductor 71 attached to the container unit, and the thermal conductor 71 The thermoelectric element 72 for applying heat to the vessel portion 60 or cooling the vessel portion 60, the heat sink 73 and the cooling fan 74 for dissipating heat generated from the thermoelectric element 72 to the outside. The resulting cold and warm air conditioner generator 70 and the housing 10 enclosing these components are shown. On the other hand, the front of the cold air generator 70 is further provided with a blowing fan 75 which is installed to quickly blow the cold air or warm air generated by the cold air generator 70 into the container portion. The installation of the blower fan 75 may be one of important features of the present invention that is distinguished from the prior art.

Here, the space between the container part 60 and the housing 10 is filled with a foam such as styrene to shield the inside and outside of the container, while allowing the wiring 11 to pass therethrough.

On the other hand, Figure 4 is a view showing a state in which the receiving unit is open to accommodate the cosmetic article is opened.

5 is a schematic view showing a state of the structure of the cold / cold storage device according to the present invention viewed from the rear, and is provided inside the cold / hot air generator 70 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to generate ozone. 80 and a transformer 90 for converting and supplying alternating current to 12V direct current is shown.

6 is a perspective view of a storage device showing a state in which an accommodating part for accommodating cosmetic and medical supplies is opened.

(Example 2)

7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the accommodating portion 50 is opened by being pulled out of the container portion 60 in the cold / cold storage device according to the present invention, and the inside of the housing 10 seen when the door 20 is opened. The control panel 30 is provided in the upper part 13, and the partition 51 which partitions the accommodating part 50 into two parts is further distinguished from the said 1st Embodiment.

In particular, since the cold air generator 70 is installed in one compartment and the ozone generator 80 is installed in the other compartment separated by the partition wall 51, the need for sterilization and deodorization is low and should be stored at an appropriate temperature. Cosmetics and medicines can be stored in one compartment, and cosmetics and medical supplies that require more sterilization and deodorization functions can be stored separately in the other compartment.

On the other hand, such a partition wall 51 is installed to completely or partially partition the housing 50, may be provided with a hole 52 for the flow of indoor air on the surface if necessary.

In FIG. 7, although the accommodating part 50 was shown divided into two parts, if necessary, the container part may be divided into many parts, and it can also be made to have a door and a accommodating part, respectively.

As described above, according to the present invention, since cosmetics, medical supplies, cosmetics and medicines can be stored together or separately stored in a cold and cold storage device having a sterilizing and deodorizing function, in order to maintain hygiene of such articles This saves the effort of a conventional user as needed.

Claims (5)

A housing part 10 having a control panel 30 in the front upper part 12, a container part 60 in which a housing part 50 for storing cosmetic items opened and closed by the door 20 is housed, and this container And a cold / hot air generator (70) and an ozone generator (80) comprising a heat conductor, a thermoelectric element heat sink, and a cooling fan for refrigerating and warming the portion 60, By the control of the control panel 30, the cold air generator 70 and the ozone generator 80 is operated to allow the container part 60 to be refrigerated and warmed, and the container part 60 is operated. A cold and cold device, characterized by supplying ozone for sterilization and deodorization into a container. 2. The cold and hot appliance according to claim 1, wherein the control panel is installed on the inner upper part of the housing so that the control panel is visible when the door is opened. The cold / cold storage device according to claim 1, wherein the container part (60) is partially or completely partitioned, and a cold air generator is installed in one compartment, and an ozone generator is separated and installed in the other compartment. The method according to claim 1, wherein the control panel operates only the refrigerating function, only the heating function, but operates the refrigerating function and the sterilization and deodorization function together, or the heating and sterilization and deodorization function together, Cold and cold storage device, characterized in that only the sterilization and deodorization function can operate. The cold and warm room apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a blower fan (75) for rapidly blowing cold or warm air generated by the cold / hot air generator (70) into the container part.