KR20070053051A - Sterilizable wardrobe-type dryer using ultra violet radiation - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is to open the front and at the same time the main body has a storage space formed therein to hang the clothes, the door is installed to open and close on the front of the main body, is installed in communication with the main body to supply the hot air between the clothes and clothes It provides a UV sterilized wardrobe dryer comprising a hot air supply means for drying and an ultraviolet light source installed in the storage space of the main body to irradiate ultraviolet rays to sterilize the clothing.

Closet Dryer, Sterilization, Ultraviolet Light Source, Ultraviolet Lamp, Ultraviolet Light Emitting Diode

Description

UV sterilization wardrobe dryer {STERILIZABLE WARDROBE-TYPE DRYER USING ULTRA VIOLET RADIATION}

1 is a front view showing a wardrobe dryer according to the present invention,

2 is a front sectional view showing a wardrobe dryer according to the present invention;

3 is a perspective view showing an ultraviolet light source according to the present invention;

Figure 4 is a side cross-sectional view showing the installation state of the ultraviolet light source according to the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols on main parts of the drawings>

1: hanger 2: body

4: door 4a: door glass

6,8: Net 10: Hot water circulation device

12: heat exchanger 14a: blowing fan

14b: blower motor 22: display unit

24: operation unit 30: UV lamp assembly

32: UV lamp 34: housing body

36: transmission plate 38: housing cover

40: deodorant H: air circulation

S: sealing member

The present invention relates to an ultraviolet sterilization wardrobe dryer, and more particularly, to an ultraviolet sterilization wardrobe dryer that can sterilize by irradiating ultraviolet rays of a specific wavelength having excellent sterilization effect between clothes hanged on a hanger or folded clothes. will be.

In general, the wardrobe dryer is developed in many island countries, such as Japan, where there is a lot of moisture, and is provided in various shapes to be used for drying and storing clothes. In general, wet clothes are stored in a closed space such as a wardrobe or a cabinet. Even if the hot air is supplied to keep it dry.

Recently, the air in the space where people live includes various bacteria and dust mites, and because these bacteria and mites can penetrate the human body through the respiratory tract or come into contact with the skin and cause various diseases. A lot of effort is put into cleanliness of the surrounding environment by ventilating indoor air, cleaning, washing and disinfecting.

Usually, people wear clothes and go out, and then return home and keep the clothes worn in the closet, and after repeatedly wearing them, if a lot of foreign matter or dust is attached, they are washed, dried and stored in the closet .

Therefore, even if the clothes are washed clean, bacteria and mites in the air may be stained through repeated wearing, and contaminated clothing containing these bacteria and ticks may be stored together with the washed clothes to spread bacteria and ticks as well as closets. Bacteria and mites can multiply inside, and contaminated clothing keeps in contact with people's human body.Because bacteria and mites on clothing have weak immunity, they can be healthy for people with respiratory diseases and skin infections. There is a problem that threatens.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems of the prior art, and provides a UV sterilization wardrobe dryer to sterilize by irradiating ultraviolet rays between clothes during the dry storage by supplying hot air to the storage space. There is a purpose.

To this end, the present invention is open to the front and at the same time the main body has a storage space formed therein to hang the clothes, the door is installed to open and close the front of the main body, is installed to communicate with the main body to supply hot air between the clothes And a hot air supply means for drying the clothes, and an ultraviolet light source installed in the storage space of the main body to irradiate ultraviolet rays to sterilize the clothes.

Various forms, for example, an ultraviolet lamp or an ultraviolet light emitting diode, may be used as the ultraviolet light source, and any type may be used as long as the ultraviolet light source is sterilizable. However, ultraviolet rays can be divided into A (300-400 nm), B (280-320 nm), and C (180-280 nm) depending on the wavelength, and ultraviolet rays in the C (180-280 nm) region kill microorganisms. It is known to have an effect, and accordingly, the ultraviolet light source according to the present invention preferably irradiates ultraviolet rays having a wavelength of 180 to 280 nm. On the other hand, when using ultraviolet light at a wavelength of 100 ~ 200 nm it is possible to sterilize house dust mites that are emerging recently by forming ozone.

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

1 and 2 are a front view and a front sectional view showing a wardrobe dryer according to the present invention, Figure 3 is a perspective view showing an ultraviolet light source according to the present invention, Figure 4 is an installation state of the ultraviolet light source according to the present invention Is a side cross-sectional view shown.

1 and 2, the wardrobe dryer according to the present invention has a main body 2 having a front surface opened and a storage space therein, a door 4 installed on the front of the main body so as to be openable and closed, Hot air supply means (not shown) installed to be connected to the main body 2 to supply hot air through clothes, and an ultraviolet lamp assembly installed inside the main body 2 to irradiate ultraviolet rays between clothes ( 30) and control means (not shown) for controlling the operation of the various components.

Here, the main body (2) is installed so that the hanger (1) that can be hanged on the upper side of the storage space to cross both sides, can supply hot air to the lower side of the storage space at the same time can be folded clothes The nets 6 and 8 are installed so as to cross both directions.

At this time, the nets (6, 8) is a space partition net (6) to secure the installation space so that a portion of the hot air supply means is built in the storage space of the main body 2 and the actual clothing is placed It is divided into a storage net (8), such nets are installed at a predetermined interval in the vertical direction of the storage space of the main body (2).

In addition, a separate deodorant 40 is installed in the storage space of the main body 2 so as to remove an odor contained in the clothing, and the deodorant 40 may be replaced after a predetermined period of time. It is desirable to be detachably installed.

Next, the door 4 is hinged to the front surface of the main body 2 is installed to open and close, preferably a door glass 4a is formed in a portion to easily accommodate the storage space of the main body 2 from the outside Make sure to check.

Furthermore, one side of the door 4 is provided with a display unit 22 which displays temperature and humidity in the storage space of the main body 2 to observe the storage state of the clothes, and furthermore, on one side of the door 4 through various settings. The operation unit 24 is formed so that the control means can control the operation of the hot air supply means to control the hot air temperature and the amount of air.

At this time, the operation unit 24 is configured to include a sterilization operation unit to adjust the operation of the ultraviolet lamp assembly 30 to control the ultraviolet irradiation time and the like, and the display unit 22 also includes the ultraviolet lamp assembly ( 30) can be displayed to indicate whether the operation.

Of course, even when the ultraviolet light is irradiated from the ultraviolet lamp assembly 30 in the state in which the door 4 is closed to the main body 2 to prevent the ultraviolet rays from leaking between the main body 2 and the door 4. It is preferable that the sealing operation | work which can shield an ultraviolet-ray is made between (2) and the door (4).

Next, the hot air supply means is installed on one side of the main body 2 and is built in the lower portion of the storage space of the main body 2 to be connected to the hot water circulation device 10 for circulating the hot water, and the hot water circulation device 10 A heat exchanger 12 for exchanging heat with ambient air, a blower fan 14b which is built in an upper portion of the storage space of the main body 2 and driven by a blower motor 14a to circulate hot air; It is installed to connect between the upper and lower storage space of the main body 2 from the outside and comprises an air circulation path (H) for circulating / exhausting hot air and supplying external air at the same time.

Of course, the operation of the hot water circulation device 10 and the blower motor 14a are controlled by the control means, and the heat exchanger 12 is arranged so that the circulation pipe through which the hot water is circulated is bent at the same time and perpendicular thereto. Fins are installed to increase heat exchange efficiency.

In particular, the air circulation path (H) is a kind of pipe is formed in the middle of the middle of the hot air is partially exhausted and at the same time a hole (not shown) to allow the outside air to be introduced, the outer wall forming the appearance in the main body (2) The air circulation path H may be built in between (2a) and the inner wall 2b positioned at a predetermined interval therein.

Therefore, when the hot water circulation device 10 and the blower motor 14a are operated, hot water of high temperature circulates along the heat exchanger 12 and heat-exchanges with the lower air of the storage space of the main body 2, thereby exchanging heat. The high temperature air passes through the clothes as the blower fan 14b is rotated to evaporate moisture contained in the clothes, and the air containing the wet steam passes through the blower fan 14b to the air circulation path ( While passing through H), the air containing the wet steam is partially exhausted through the hole and at the same time the external air is partially introduced, the mixed air is introduced to the heat exchanger 12 again, and the drying process is repeated as described above. Is done.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the ultraviolet lamp assembly 30 includes an ultraviolet lamp 32 for generating ultraviolet rays according to a control signal from the control means, and a housing main body in which the ultraviolet lamp 32 is seated. (34), a transmission plate 36 for transmitting ultraviolet rays generated by the ultraviolet lamp 34 at a set wavelength, and a housing cover 38 mounted on the front surface of the housing main body 34, Ultraviolet rays are uniformly irradiated to the clothes and the storage space of the main body 2 so as to be sterilized.

Usually, the transmissive plate 36 is made of a quartz plate having a predetermined thickness, so that the transmissive plate 36 is easily broken even in a light impact. In order to prevent this, the transmissive plate 36 is combined with the ultraviolet lamp 32 and the housing body 34. ) And a pair of sealing members S are coupled to the front and rear circumferential portions thereof before being installed between the housing cover 38 and the housing covers 38, and the sealing members S are connected to the housing body 34 and the transmission. It is preferably formed in a ring shape of a rubber material which is installed to abut between the plate 36 and the housing cover 38.

On the other hand, the housing main body 34 is a mounting groove (not shown) is formed so that the ultraviolet lamp 32 is slidingly inserted from the side, while the housing cover 38 is coupled to the housing main body 34 A transmission hole (not shown) is formed in the center of the front surface to pass ultraviolet rays generated from the ultraviolet lamp 32, and the housing cover 38 is screw-assembled around the housing main body 34. .

In addition, the ultraviolet lamp assembly 30 may be configured as described above, but may also be composed of an ultraviolet light emitting diode that can ensure the same sterilization effect by irradiating ultraviolet rays of a specific wavelength, also supplying power from the control means. To irradiate ultraviolet rays.

The ultraviolet lamp assembly 30 as described above is mounted on the inner wall 2b of the main body, and is mounted on the upper surface of the inner wall 2b of the main body or the upper surface of the inner wall 2b of the main body so as to face the door 4. It is preferably installed in a hole (not shown), and further provided in a direction in which ultraviolet rays can be irradiated between the clothes caught in the hanger 1.

Next, the control means receives the control signal input from the operation unit 24 to adjust the operation of the hot water supply device 10, the blowing motor 14a, the ultraviolet lamp 22 and the like.

As mentioned above, the control means causes the ultraviolet light to be irradiated from the ultraviolet lamp 22 while the sterilization manipulation unit 24 is pressed by the user while the clothes are kept dry by hot air.

Usually, the ultraviolet light is less effective sterilization when the wind speed of the ambient air is a predetermined value (for example, 2m / sec) or more, in the closet dryer, the blowing fan 14b is rotated by the operation of the blowing motor 14a. While the hot air flows along the receiving space of the main body, wind speed is generated around the ultraviolet lamp assembly 30.

Therefore, the control means may be dried even if the sterilization operation unit 24 is pressed, rather than the sterilization operation unit 24 being pressed to irradiate ultraviolet rays from the ultraviolet lamp 32 during the drying process in which drying is performed by hot air. After the process is completed, configuring the ultraviolet light to be irradiated from the ultraviolet lamp 32 may enhance the sterilization effect.

However, when the sterilization control unit 24 is pressed, the control means is configured to irradiate ultraviolet rays from the ultraviolet lamp 32 even during the drying process so that the drying and sterilization is performed in a short time.

Furthermore, as mentioned above, when the door 4 is opened during the sterilization process because the door 4 is installed to be opened and closed on the main body 2, ultraviolet rays may be irradiated to the outside. In order to prevent such a phenomenon, an opening / closing sensor (not shown) capable of determining whether the door 4 is opened or closed is installed between the main body 2 and the door 4 so as to be connected to the control means. When the input signal is transmitted to the door 4 from the open / close detection sensor by the control means, the ultraviolet lamp assembly 30 controls the hot air supply means so as not to generate hot air and irradiates ultraviolet rays. ) To control.

In the above, the present invention has been described in detail by way of examples based on the embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited by the above embodiments and drawings, and the scope of the present invention will be limited only by the contents described in the claims below.

The ultraviolet sterilization wardrobe dryer according to the present invention configured as described above is equipped with an ultraviolet light source in the storage space of the main body which is dried by hot air so that the sterilization is performed by irradiating ultraviolet rays between the clothes, and easily The UV light source can be mounted to generate ultraviolet light of a specific wavelength with excellent sterilization effect. Furthermore, the ultraviolet light is not leaked to the outside and the ultraviolet light is simultaneously irradiated to the storage space of the clothing and the body under conditions below the set wind speed. There is an advantage that can effectively sterilize bacteria, mites, etc. present in the storage space of the clothing and body.

Claims (7)

The main body is provided with a storage space inside to open the front at the same time to hang clothes A door provided to be opened and closed on the front of the main body, Hot air supply means installed to communicate with the main body and supplying hot air between clothes to dry the clothes; The ultraviolet sterilization wardrobe dryer, characterized in that it comprises an ultraviolet light source installed in the storage space of the main body to irradiate ultraviolet rays to sterilize the clothing. The method of claim 1, And the ultraviolet light source is an ultraviolet lamp assembly. The method of claim 2, The ultraviolet lamp assembly includes an ultraviolet lamp for generating ultraviolet light; And an ultraviolet lamp housing surrounding the ultraviolet lamp, and a transmission plate that transmits ultraviolet rays and is provided in the ultraviolet lamp housing. The method of claim 1, The ultraviolet light source is an ultraviolet sterilization wardrobe dryer, characterized in that the ultraviolet light emitting diode. The method of claim 1, The ultraviolet light source is a UV sterilized wardrobe dryer, characterized in that installed so as to irradiate the ultraviolet light between the clothes hanging on the hanger. The method of claim 1, Ultraviolet sterilization wardrobe dryer characterized in that it further comprises a sterilization operation unit to be able to arbitrarily control whether the ultraviolet light source. The method of claim 1, UV sterilization wardrobe dryer characterized in that it further comprises an opening and closing detection sensor installed between the main body and the door to detect the opening or closing of the door.

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