KR20070099802A - Sterilization air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

A sterilization air conditioner is provided to keep pleasant room air condition and prevent growth of germs in the air conditioner by a kimchi filter supplied with kimchi lactic acid bacterium having sterilization and antibacterial action. A sterilization air conditioner includes a main body formed with inlets and outlets, a dust collector(350) mounted to a fan housing of a blower part for removing dust contained in air inhaled via the inlets, and a kimchi bacteria filter(370) for sterilization of germs secured to a holder(380) of the dust collector without using any fixing or coupling elements. Room air inhaled via the inlets passes through the dust collector, wherein dust is removed by a dust collecting frame(360) and sterilized by the kimchi bacteria filter through actions of kimchi lactic acid bacterium.

Description

Sterilization air conditioner

1 is an external perspective view of a sterilizing air conditioner according to the spirit of the present invention.

2 is an exploded perspective view of the sterilizing air conditioner.

Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the dust collector according to the spirit of the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings>

100: main body 200: front frame

300: rear frame 350: dust collector

370: Kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation filter 400: suction unit

500: front door 600: base

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an air conditioner, and more particularly, to a sterilizing air conditioner which sterilizes bacteria and the like in aspirated air.

In general, an air conditioner is a device that sucks external air, heats the sucked air to cool or heat it, and discharges the cooled or heated air to the outside.

In addition, the air conditioner performs a refrigeration cycle of the refrigerant circulating therein such as compression, condensation, expansion and evaporation. In particular, in the case of an air conditioner, the refrigerant is compressed to high temperature and high pressure, and then heat is released to the outside from the condenser, and the temperature and pressure drop considerably while passing through the expansion valve. The low temperature and low pressure refrigerant passes through the evaporator, absorbs heat, and then enters the condenser again.

Here, the compression process, the condensation process and the expansion process are performed in the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, and the evaporation process is performed by the blower fan and the heat exchanger of the indoor unit.

In addition, the air conditioner is largely divided into a window type air conditioner in which a refrigeration cycle device is mounted in one body and installed in a window, and a separate air conditioner installed in an indoor and an outdoor unit by separating an indoor unit and an outdoor unit.

In addition, in the case of the separate type air conditioner, it is classified into a wall-mounted type, an upper tooth type, a ceiling-hanger type, and a ceiling-embedded type according to the installation method.

The indoor unit of the air conditioner includes a blower forcibly sucking indoor air, and a heat exchanger for allowing the air sucked by the blower to exchange heat with the internal refrigerant. In addition, it is common to provide a purifying means for purifying the inhaled air. As the purifying means, a dust collecting filter for filtering foreign substances in the air, a deodorizing filter for filtering out fine particles in the air, and removing odors, etc., adsorbing bacteria in the air. And one or more filters, such as antibacterial filter for sterilization, plasma filter for adsorption and ionization to remove the fine dust and the like.

However, these various types of filters are capable of antimicrobial activity against common bacteria, but in recent years humans such as pathogenic avian influenza virus, SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) virus, etc. Antimicrobial and sterilization of a virus that has a fatal adverse effect on the impossible was impossible.

In addition, recently, studies on kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation products that inhibit or sterilize the growth of specific bacteria such as avian influenza virus or SARS virus, and the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation inhibit the growth of the pathogens, etc. In addition, bacteriocin secreted by kimchi lactic acid bacteria has been demonstrated to sterilize the pathogen.

Accordingly, there has been a demand for sterilizing bacteria in the air using the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation, and since the bacteria and pathogens are generally distributed in the air, development of an apparatus capable of sterilizing indoor air is required.

The present invention has been invented by the above-described demands, and it is an object of the present invention to propose a sterilizing air conditioner which improves antibacterial property while sterilizing bacteria in indoor air by using the properties of Kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to propose a sterile air conditioner that can sterilize certain pathogens such as SARS and bird flu.

It is also an object of the present invention to propose a sterilizing air conditioner which prevents bacteria and the like in the air from sticking and propagating inside the air conditioner main body.

Sterilizing air conditioner according to the present invention for achieving the above object forms an appearance, the main body is formed inlet and outlet; A dust collector for removing dust in the air sucked through the suction port; And a kimchi bacteria filter provided in the dust collector to sterilize bacteria in the air.

According to the present invention, bacteria in the air passing through the air conditioner are sterilized to maintain more comfortable indoor air, as well as sterilizing pathogens, thereby preventing diseases caused by respiration of pathogens.

In particular, by the excellent antiviral activity of the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation can be given an antiviral effect against the virus causing avian influenza.

In addition, by sterilizing the bacteria in the air sucked into the main body, there is an effect that the air sucked into the main body is prevented from sticking to and propagated inside the main body.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described a specific embodiment of the present invention. However, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments presented, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention can easily suggest other embodiments within the scope of the same idea.

1 is an external perspective view of a sterilizing air conditioner according to the spirit of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the sterilizing air conditioner, and FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the dust collector according to the spirit of the present invention.

1 to 3, the sterilizing air conditioner 10 according to the spirit of the present invention is a main body 100 forming an appearance, a base 600 coupled to the lower side of the main body 100, and the main body Front door 500 is coupled to the front of the 100 to form a front appearance.

In detail, the main body 100 includes a front frame 200 forming a front side appearance and a rear frame 300 forming a rear appearance. In addition, a pair of suction units 400 for guiding the flow of air sucked into the main body 100 are mounted on both lower sides of the front frame 200. In addition, the suction unit 400 guides the flow of the sucked air and simultaneously forms a side appearance of the main body 100.

The front door 500 may be rotatably mounted by a hinge to form a front exterior of the main body 100 and to selectively shield the front of the main body 100.

In more detail, the front frame 200 forms a front appearance and at the same time serves to discharge the air inside the main body 100 to the room.

In addition, the front frame 200 has a box shape in which the rear side is opened. The side discharge holes 202 and 204 are formed on the left and right side surfaces of the front frame 200, and the top surface discharge holes 206 are formed on the upper surface of the front frame 200. Discharge vanes 203, 205, and 207 for selectively shielding the outlets 202, 204, and 206 are mounted in the discharge ports 202, 204, and 206, respectively. The discharge vanes 203, 205, and 207 are rotatably mounted to the front frame 200 to adjust the direction of the discharged air according to a user's selection. When the air conditioner is not operated, the discharge vanes 203, 205, and 207 shield the discharge ports 202, 204, and 206 so that indoor air passes through the discharge ports 202, 204, and 206. 100) to prevent from entering inside.

Therefore, the air harmonized inside the main body 100 is discharged to both sides of the main body 100 through the side discharge ports 202 and 204, and the upper side of the main body 100 through the upper surface discharge port 206. Is discharged. By discharging to both sides and upward of the main body 100 as described above, the air in the space for air conditioning is harmonized three-dimensionally in three directions.

In addition, the front cover 210 is formed on the front of the front frame 200 in a substantially rectangular plate shape. In addition, a cover seating groove 214 in which a control unit rear cover (not shown) in which a plurality of electronic components provided in the control unit 530 formed in the front door 500 is seated is disposed at the center of the front cover 210. It is molded recessed backwards.

On the other hand, the front door 500 is mounted on the front of the front frame 200. In addition, the front door 500 includes a door frame 510 forming an appearance and a front panel 520 seated on the door frame 510. The front panel 520 is formed of tempered glass.

In addition, the front door 500 is provided with an operation unit 530 to enable external operation of the air conditioner, the operation unit 530 is an operation button 522 to enable the user's operation and the air conditioning The display unit 524 displaying the operation state of the machine is included.

On the other hand, the suction unit 400 is provided with a pair on both sides of the lower side of the front frame 200 as described above, divided into a left suction unit and a right suction unit. In addition, the suction unit 400 is rotatably mounted to the front frame 200 and the base 600.

In detail, the suction unit 400 forms an outer shape, and a frame 410 on which a side suction port 412 is formed, and a suction vane coupled to one side of the frame 410 to selectively shield the side suction port 412. 420 and a suction filter 430 for purifying the sucked air.

In more detail, the frame 410 is formed on the outer side surface of the side inlet 412 to allow the indoor air to be sucked into the main body 100 vertically long. In addition, a suction grille 414 is mounted inside the side suction port 412 to provide a flow passage of air that is formed in a grill shape and sucked air. In addition, the suction vane 420 is rotatably mounted to the frame 410. In addition, a suction filter accommodating groove 415 in which the suction filter 430 is accommodated is formed in the frame 410. In addition, the suction filter 430 is slidingly inserted into the suction filter accommodation groove 415.

On the other hand, the rear side of the front frame 200 forms a rear surface of the main body 100, and the rear frame 300 is opened with the upper and lower surfaces are mounted. The upper panel 310 is coupled to the opened upper surface of the rear frame 300, and the base 600 is coupled to the opened lower surface of the rear frame 300.

In addition, the rear frame 300 has a heat exchanger 320 to allow the air sucked into the main body 100 to exchange heat with the refrigerant therein, and the heat exchanger 320 and the intake air generated during the heat exchange process. A drain 330 for collecting condensed water, a blower 340 for forcibly blowing indoor air into the main body, and a dust collector 350 for collecting dust in the air sucked by the discharge.

In detail, the heat exchanger 320 is installed above the rear frame 300, and a plurality of heat dissipation fins are formed to increase a contact surface of the refrigerant flowing into the air and the air flowing in the body 100.

In addition, the drain portion 330 is provided in the lower portion of the heat exchanger 320 to receive the condensate that is generated by the condensed water is dropped while the air is in contact with the heat exchanger 320 is cooled down. In addition, the upper surface forms an open box shape. The condensed water collected in the drain 330 is discharged to the outside of the main body 100 through a drain hose (not shown).

In addition, the blower 340 is mounted below the drain 330. In addition, the blower 340 rotates to move the blower fan 342 for forcibly flowing air in the main body, a rotary motor 344 for transmitting rotational power to the blower fan 342, and the blower fan. A fan housing 346 is formed to surround the fan 342 to guide the flow of air due to the rotational movement of the blower fan 342 while protecting the blower fan 342.

On the other hand, the dust collector 350 is mounted to the blower 340, in detail the fan housing 346. In addition, the dust collector 350 is a dust collection frame 360 is a dust collection, as shown in Figure 3, and Kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation filter 370 for sterilizing bacteria in the air passing through the dust collection frame 360 Kimchi bacteria filter '), and the holder 380 is mounted to the dust collecting frame 360 and the Kimchi bacteria filter 370.

In detail, a plurality of dust collecting frames 360 are arranged in a long direction in the left and right directions, and are provided on both sides of the discharge lines 362 to perform a dust collecting operation while receiving electric power from the outside, and the discharge lines 362 are electrically And a contact portion 364 connected to each other, and a reinforcing rib 366 formed in a direction orthogonal to the discharge line to reinforce strength.

In addition, the holder 380 includes a seating portion 382 on which the dust collecting frame 360 and the Kimchi bacteria filter 370 are seated, and a support rib 384 supporting the dust collecting frame 360 and the Kimchi bacteria filter 370. And an electrode 386 formed at a position corresponding to the contact portion 364 inside the seating portion 382, and a lead wire 388 for applying external power to the electrode 386.

In addition, the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation product is coated or coated with a kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation product on a filter such as a nonwoven fabric or filter paper, or the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation product is inserted into a space formed by two layers of the nonwoven fabric or filter paper or the like. It may be included in the material forming the raw material and may be injection molded together. The kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation product and kimchi bacteria filter 370 will be described later.

Here, the configuration of the dust collector 350 is not limited to this embodiment.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 3, the dust collecting frame 360 is mounted after the Kimchi bacteria filter 370 is first seated on the seating portion 382. That is, the kimchi bacteria filter 370 is located at the rear side of the dust collecting frame 360. Therefore, the air sucked into the main body 100 passes through the Kimchi bacteria filter 370 after passing through the dust collecting frame 360, the bacteria in the air sterilization in the process of passing through the Kimchi bacteria filter 370 do.

In addition, since the Kimchi bacteria filter 370 is configured to be seated on the holder 380, there is no need for a separate fastening member for fixing or fastening the Kimchi bacteria filter 370.

In this embodiment, the kimchi bacteria filter 370 is configured to be seated on the seating portion 382. Alternatively, the kimchi bacteria filter 370 may be configured to be mounted to the outside of the dust collector 350. That is, the Kimchi bacteria filter 370 may be mounted on the front of the dust collecting frame 360 or the rear of the holder 380, in which case the Kimchi bacteria filter 370 on the dust collecting frame 360 or the holder 380. The guide portion may be further formed to be mounted and fixed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the idea that the dust collector 350 is coupled to the blower 340 is presented. Alternatively, the dust collector 350 may be mounted on the heat exchanger 320 or the suction unit 400. It can be configured to be attached to).

In addition, when the dust collector 350 is mounted on the heat exchanger 320, the air that has passed through the blower 340 is mounted on the rear side of the heat exchanger 320 as shown in FIG. 2. After passing through 350, the heat exchanger 320 passes. At this time, the dust collector 350 may be mounted on the heat dissipation fin of the heat exchanger 320, or may be mounted on the refrigerant pipe.

On the other hand, when the dust collector 350 is mounted on the suction unit 400, the dust collector 350 is preferably formed in a shape corresponding to the suction unit 400, and is a rear side of the suction unit 400. It is preferable to be attached to (or inside). In this case, the air passing through the side suction port 412 passes through the blower 340 after passing through the dust collector 350.

The dust collector 350 may be coupled with a member to be coupled by a fastening member, or coupled with a member to be coupled in a hook manner.

On the other hand, the base 600 is mounted below the rear frame 300, and supports the main body 100. That is, the rear frame 300 is fastened to the rear half of the upper surface of the base 600, and the suction unit 400 is coupled to the front half of the upper surface.

In addition, the base 600 is formed with a front suction port 602 to allow air to be sucked from the front of the main body 100. In addition, a suction vane 604 for selectively shielding the front suction port 602 is rotatably coupled to the front suction port 602.

In addition, a plurality of filters 610 are provided on the upper side of the base 600 to purify the air sucked through the front suction port 602.

Hereinafter, the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermented product and the kimchi bacteria filter 370 according to the present invention will be described in detail.

A. Coating Method of Kimchi Lactic Acid Bacteria Fermentation 1

Coating Method 1 of Kimchi Lactic Acid Bacteria Fermentation is achieved by coating a mixed solution of kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation product and a binder on the surface of an object.

In detail, the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation may be selected from the group consisting of a culture of kimchi lactic acid bacteria, a concentrate of the culture, dried products of the culture and a mixture thereof. The kimchi lactic acid bacteria may be selected from the group of lactic acid bacteria of the genus Leukonostoc (Leuconostoc), kimchi lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus (Lactobacillus), kimchi lactic acid bacteria of the genus Weissella (Weissella) and mixtures thereof.

And, the binder may be selected from the group consisting of silicone modified acrylic resin, urethane resin, acrylic resin and silicone resin.

The object may be any of a variety of objects in which bacteria, viruses, and the like are in contact and proliferation, and may constitute a filter.

The coating step may be performed by spraying a mixed solution of kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation product and a binder on the surface of the object or by immersing the object in the mixed solution.

In more detail, the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation products appear in the aging process of kimchi, can be directly extracted from kimchi or used commercially purchased kimchi lactic acid bacteria and cultured it, and can be used in any state without particular limitation. And, the kimchi lactic acid bacteria may be selected from the group consisting of lactic acid bacteria of the genus Leuconostoc , kimchi lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus ( Lactobacillus ), kimchi lactic acid bacteria of the genus Weissella ( Weissella ) and mixtures thereof. Particularly preferred is the lactic acid bacteria of the genus Leuconostoc , among which Leuconostoc citreum , Leuconostoc kimchii , Leuconostoc mesenteroides and It is a fermented product of kimchi lactic acid bacteria selected from the group consisting of these mixed lactic acid bacteria. Most preferably, Leuconostoc citreum has the best antibacterial properties.

As the binder, a silicone modified acrylic resin, a urethane resin, an acrylic resin, a silicone resin, or the like may be used, and a plurality of binders may be used, which are not limited thereto. In the case of using a binder, not only can the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation be easily fixed to the object surface, but also improve the mutual binding force between the object surface and the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation to reduce the dissolution rate of the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation to maintain the antibacterial performance.

The object according to the present invention may be any of various objects which are likely to be in contact with or proliferate by bacteria or viruses. For example, thermoplastic resins, thermosetting resins, rubbers, metals, and the like may be used, and these materials may be used in various ways depending on the characteristics of the materials.

In addition, the object according to the invention may be an air purification filter. At this time, the object raw material is not particularly limited as long as it has a function as an air purification filter, its type, shape, size and manufacturing method thereof. For example, glass fibers such as glass fibers, ion exchange fibers, cellulose fibers, asbestos fibers, various organic fibers, and inorganic fibers may be used, and metals or plastics such as zinc, copper, and aluminum may also be used. Each material can be used in various ways depending on the characteristics of the material. In addition, the shape can also be used as appropriately modified according to the air purification device to be applied without particular limitations such as honeycomb type, particle type, mesh type, filter paper type, cotton type, mesh type, plate type and foam type.

The filter may be used in combination with or used in filters such as deodorization filters such as activated carbon filters, hepa filters, and automobile air purifiers. In addition, the object according to the invention can be applied to the water filter in addition to the air purification filter.

Meanwhile, the process of coating the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation product on the object may be performed by mixing the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation product and the binder and spraying the mixed solution on the surface of the object by spraying or immersing the object in a container containing the mixed solution. have.

In addition, the method of preparing the mixed solution is not particularly limited as long as it can be mixed with the binder to the extent that the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation can be coated on the object surface. The concentration of the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation in the mixed solution is preferably 5 to 20% by weight, but is not limited thereto and may be appropriately adjusted according to need. The content ratio of the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation and the binder is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately adjusted as necessary.

On the other hand, as a pre-coating step may be added to clean the target object with a suitable washing water or to dry by heat treatment after cleaning. In addition, a step of drying by heat treatment after coating may be added. When drying an object, the drying time and drying temperature can be adjusted according to the shape, type, size, etc. of the object to be used. In some cases, when the object is a metal component, it is desirable to remove the oil component attached to the surface of the object during its manufacture or storage.

B. Coating Method of Kimchi Lactic Acid Bacteria Fermentation 2

Coating method 2 of Kimchi Lactic Acid Bacteria Fermentation is achieved by coating the surface of an object simultaneously or sequentially with kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation product, an inorganic antibacterial agent and a binder. The inorganic antimicrobial agent may comprise nano metal particles.

In detail, the nano metal particles may be metal particles having a sterilizing function, and the metal particles may be silver (Ag), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), platinum (Pt), iron (Fe), and cadmium (Cd). , Palladium (Pd), rhodium (Rh), chromium (Cr) and the like particles, and may be used alone or in two or more alloys.

And the coating step is performed simultaneously by i) spraying a mixed solution of kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation product and a binder, and an inorganic antimicrobial agent on the surface of the object or by dipping the object in the mixed solution, or ii) coating the inorganic antimicrobial agent on the object. By fixing the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation on the silver-coated object, it can be made sequentially.

In more detail, the nano metal particles represent nano metalized particles, and any metal particles atomized to nano size may be used without particular limitation on the method of manufacturing the nano metal particles. Such nano metal particles limit the growth of microorganisms by inhibiting the reproductive function of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, while sterilizing by preventing metabolism by penetrating into cells and stopping the function of enzymes required for microbial respiration. To lose. In particular, silver (Ag), zinc (Zn), and copper (Cu) metal particles are preferable from the viewpoint of antibacterial action, stability to the environment and the human body, and silver (Ag) is more preferable.

In addition, the process of coating the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation product and inorganic antimicrobial agent on the object is mixed with the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation product, inorganic antimicrobial agent and binder, and then spraying the mixed solution to the surface of the object or the object in a container containing the mixed solution It can be made by dipping. The method of preparing the mixed solution is not particularly limited as long as it can be mixed to the extent that the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation product, the inorganic antimicrobial agent and the binder can be coated on the object surface. The concentration of the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation in the mixed solution is preferably 5 to 20% by weight, but is not limited thereto and may be appropriately adjusted according to need. In addition, the inorganic antimicrobial agent is preferably in the range of 100ppm to 2000ppm or less, but is not limited thereto and may be appropriately adjusted and used as necessary. The content ratio of kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation product, inorganic antimicrobial agent and binder is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately adjusted according to need.

Alternatively, the coating process may be performed sequentially by first coating an inorganic antimicrobial agent on the surface of the object, and then coating the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation product on the silver-coated object. The coating of the inorganic antimicrobial agent on the surface of the object may be performed according to a conventional method in the art, and in some cases, it is necessary to change the state to a state suitable for coating the inorganic antimicrobial agent according to the characteristics of the object. In addition, the step of coating the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation on the object coated with an inorganic antimicrobial agent may also be used without particular limitation if it is a method generally used in the art. In order to coat Kimchi Lactobacillus fermentation on an object coated with inorganic antimicrobial agents, chemical and physical methods may be used to suit the purpose. At this time, any method can be used as long as the coating can be evenly applied to the surface of an object such as spraying or dipping.

On the other hand, as a pre-coating step may be added to clean the target object with a suitable washing water or to dry by heat treatment after cleaning. In addition, a step of drying by heat treatment after coating may be added. When drying an object, the drying time and drying temperature can be adjusted according to the shape, type, size, etc. of the object to be used. In some cases, when the object is a metal component, it is desirable to remove the oil component attached to the surface of the object during its manufacture or storage.

C. Forming Method of Kimchi Lactic Acid Bacteria Fermentation

The molding method of the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation is achieved by combining the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation and raw materials. In addition, the outer layer may be formed from a blend of kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation and raw materials, and the inner layer may be formed only from a blend or raw materials having a lower content of kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation.

In detail, the raw material is silicon, polyurethane, polystyrene, polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), latex (Latex), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene: ABS), Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polycarbonate (PC), polyvinyl alcohol (Polyvinylalcohol (PVA)) and mixtures thereof.

There is no particular limitation on the mixing ratio of kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation material and raw materials during molding, it can be used by adjusting appropriately as necessary. The method of mixing the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation and raw materials is not particularly limited as long as it can be blended to the extent that the shape of the article can be molded. Kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation is preferably 5 to 20% by weight, but is not limited thereto, and may be appropriately adjusted according to need. In addition, when the nano-metal particles are added, the range of 100ppm to 2000ppm or less is preferable, but is not limited thereto, and may be appropriately adjusted and used as necessary.

The molding process includes a process of blending a kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation product and a raw material, preparing a mold for molding an article into a predetermined shape, and injecting a blend of kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation product into the mold to extrude or inject the mold. The method of mixing the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation material and the raw material is not particularly limited as long as it can be blended to the extent that the shape of the article can be molded. Molding temperature is possible without particular limitation, but needs to be adjusted as necessary in consideration of the raw material properties of the article, and considering the denaturation of kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation, etc. 100 ℃ to 180 ℃ is suitable.

In addition, the molding process may be made by molding the outer layer with a blend of lactic acid bacteria fermentation product and raw materials, and molding the inner layer with only a blend or raw materials having a content of kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation lower than the outer layer. In general, the areas where bacteria or viruses are likely to come into contact with and proliferate are external to the medium through which bacteria and viruses, such as air or water, are transmitted, rather than inside the article, so that the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation product is uniformly inside and outside the article. It is possible to increase the direct antimicrobial effect while using the same amount of antimicrobial agent by intensively blending to the outside without compounding.

D. Encapsulation of Kimchi Lactic Acid Bacteria Fermentation

The method of encapsulating the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation product is made by mixing and molding the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation product capsule and raw materials. In addition, the outer layer may be formed from the Kimchi Lactobacillus fermentation formulation and the blend of the raw materials, and the inner layer may be formed only from the blend or raw material having a lower content of the Kimchi Lactobacillus fermentation than the outer layer.

In detail, the Kimchi Lactobacillus Fermentation Capsule is encapsulated as selected from the group consisting of melamine, polyurethane, gelatin, acrylic, epoxy, starch, alginate, chitosan or mixtures thereof.

And, Kimchi Lactobacillus fermentation capsule is composed of a core (core) material and a wall (wall) material, the core material is used as a target material such as antibacterial, deodorant, fragrance, and as a wall material using synthetic or natural polymer A thin film is formed to have micro or nano sized particles. The wall material can be used as long as it can contain kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation without particular limitation, for example, melamine, polyurethane, gelatin, acrylic, epoxy, starch, alginate, chitosan or mixtures thereof can be used. By encapsulating the Kimchi Lactobacillus fermentation product, it is possible to block the possibility of the Kimchi Lactobacillus fermentation product to be denatured at the molding temperature of the article and to further improve and maintain the antibacterial activity.

The molding process encapsulates the Kimchi Lactobacillus fermentation product, mixes the encapsulated Kimchi Lactobacillus fermentation product and raw materials, prepares a mold for molding the article into a predetermined shape, and injects a mixture of Kimchi Lactobacillus fermentation into the mold to extrude or inject It includes the process of molding. The method of mixing the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation material and the raw material is not particularly limited as long as it can be blended to the extent that the shape of the article can be molded. Molding temperature is possible without particular limitation, but needs to be adjusted as necessary in consideration of the raw material characteristics of the article, and in order to prepare for denaturation with respect to temperature, higher temperature conditions than the encapsulated kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation, For example, 100 ° C to 250 ° C is suitable.

In addition, the molding process may be performed by molding the outer layer with a combination of the Kimchi Lactobacillus fermentation capsule and the raw material, and molding the inner layer with only the blend or raw material whose content of Kimchi Lactobacillus fermentation is lower than the outer layer. In general, the areas where bacteria or viruses are likely to come into contact with and proliferate are external to the medium through which bacteria and viruses, such as air or water, are transmitted, rather than inside the article, so that the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation product is uniformly inside and outside the article. It is possible to increase the direct antimicrobial effect while using the same amount of antimicrobial agent by intensively blending to the outside without compounding.

An example is given and described below. However, the following examples are merely to illustrate the invention, but the content of the present invention is not limited to the following examples.

Example 1

The aluminum mesh purchased from Air Deal was immersed in 2.5% NaOH for 3 minutes to remove oil. The oil-free aluminum mesh was then washed with 2.5% NaOH. This process was repeated seven times. The washed aluminum mesh thus obtained was heat treated for 2 hours in a drying oven temperature controlled to 40 ° C. Kimchi Lactobacillus fermentation product, a silicone-modified acrylic binder was mixed to prepare a mixed solution, and then coated by spraying the mixed solution on the heat-treated aluminum mesh. As a result, an aluminum mesh coated with kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation was obtained.

Example 2

The bactericidal power was tested according to the method of KS M 0146-2003 to determine the antimicrobial activity of the strains of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa coated with the Kimchi Lactobacillus fermentation product obtained above.

That is, using a test apparatus of autoclave, bacterial culture incubator, aseptic box, colony counter, constant temperature bath, absorbance photometer, Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853 Bactericidal power was tested for each of the strains. The strain (1.0 ml each) is applied to an aluminum mesh filter (1.0 cm x 1.0 cm) which is a kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation-containing filter according to the present invention obtained in Example 1. Three controls (only three strains each inoculated) and three aluminum mesh filters were put in a Erlenmeyer flask and incubated at 35 ± 1 ° C. and 120 rpm for 3 hours. Then, the cells were separated, diluted in physiological saline and plated at 37 ° C. for 48 hours, and then the number of bacteria was confirmed. The results are shown in Tables 1 to 3.

Bactericidal activity against E. coli                     Cultivation time 0 1 hour later 2 hours later 3 hours later Control 1.5 × 10 ⁵ CFU / mL 1.6 × 10 ⁵ CFU / mL 1.7 × 10 ⁵ CFU / mL 2.0 × 10 ⁵ CFU / mL Aluminum mesh filter 1.5 × 10 ⁵ CFU / mL  <10 CFU / mL  <10 CFU / mL  <10 CFU / mL 99.9 99.9 99.9

Bactericidal activity against Staphylococcus aureus                        Cultivation time 0 1 hour later 2 hours later 3 hours later Control 1.3 × 10 ⁵ CFU / mL 1.5 × 10 ⁵ CFU / mL 1.8 × 10 ⁵ CFU / mL 2.2 × 10 ⁵ CFU / mL Aluminum mesh filter 1.3 × 10 ⁵ CFU / mL  <10 CFU / mL  <10 CFU / mL  <10 CFU / mL 99.9 99.9 99.9

Bactericidal activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa                        Cultivation time 0 1 hour later 2 hours later 3 hours later Control sample 1.2 × 10 ⁵ CFU / mL 1.4 × 10 ⁵ CFU / mL 1.7 × 10 ⁵ CFU / mL 2.2 × 10 ⁵ CFU / mL Aluminum mesh filter 1.2 × 10 ⁵ CFU / mL  <10 CFU / mL  <10 CFU / mL  <10 CFU / mL 99.9 99.9 99.9

From Tables 1 to 3, the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation-containing air purification filter according to the present invention can be confirmed that the sterilization effect for microorganisms such as E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is significantly improved.

Hereinafter, the operation of the sterilizing air conditioner 10 constituting the above-described configuration will be described.

First, when a user presses the operation button 522 provided on the front door 500, power is applied to the inside of the sterilizing air conditioner 10. Then, power is applied to the rotating motor 344 in the main body 100, and the blowing fan 342 is rotated by the rotating power of the rotating motor 344. In addition, air is sucked into the side suction port 412 formed in the suction unit 400 and the front suction port 602 formed in the base 600 by the rotational force of the blower fan 342.

In addition, the sucked air passes through the dust collector 350. In detail, the air first passes through the dust collecting frame 360 and then passes through the Kimchi bacteria filter 370. Then, dust is removed while passing through the dust collecting frame 360, bacteria are sterilized while passing through the Kimchi bacteria filter 370.

In addition, the air passing through the dust collector 350 is blown by the blower 340 toward the upper heat exchanger 320. The air blown toward the heat exchanger 320 is cooled or heated while being heat-exchanged with the refrigerant inside the heat exchanger 320, and the side outlets 202 and 204 are continuously blown by the blower fan 342. It is discharged to the outside of the main body 100 through the upper surface discharge port 206.

Therefore, bacteria or pathogens in the air sucked into the main body 100 are sterilized by the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation product included in the kimchi bacterial filter 370, and the bacteria and the like are prevented from propagating in the main body 100. Will be.

According to the present invention, bacteria in the air passing through the air conditioner are sterilized to maintain more comfortable indoor air, as well as sterilizing pathogens, thereby preventing diseases caused by respiration of pathogens.

In particular, by the excellent antiviral activity of the kimchi lactic acid bacteria fermentation can be given an antiviral effect against the virus causing avian influenza.

In addition, by sterilizing the bacteria in the air sucked into the main body, there is an effect that the air sucked into the main body is prevented from sticking to and propagated inside the main body.

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A main body forming an appearance and having an inlet and an outlet; A dust collector for removing dust in the air sucked through the suction port; And Sterilizing air conditioner is provided with a dust filter Kimchi bacteria to sterilize the bacteria in the air. The method of claim 1, The dust collector is a dust collecting frame is made of dust, A sterilizing air conditioner including a holder on which the dust collecting frame is seated. The method of claim 2, The suctioned air conditioner, characterized in that passing through the Kimchi bacteria filter after passing through the dust collecting frame. The method of claim 1, The interior of the main body further includes a blower for forcibly blowing the indoor air, the dust collector is characterized in that mounted on the blower sterilizing air conditioner. The method of claim 1, The inside of the main body includes a heat exchanger for heat exchange between the sucked air and the refrigerant therein, the dust collector is characterized in that mounted to the heat exchanger. The method of claim 1, The suction port side is provided with a suction unit for guiding the flow of air to be sucked, the dust collector is characterized in that the sterilization air conditioner is mounted to the suction unit.

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