KR20130031506A

KR20130031506A - Towel sterilization and dryness device

Info

Publication number: KR20130031506A
Application number: KR1020110095124A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 김지효
Original assignee: 김지효
Priority date: 2011-09-21
Filing date: 2011-09-21
Publication date: 2013-03-29

Abstract

PURPOSE: A towel sterilizing and drying device is provided to economically and efficiently dry and sterilize towels by using a UV lamp and ventilation fan. CONSTITUTION: A towel sterilizing and drying device comprises a main body(200) for hanging towels. A UV lamp(20) is installed inside the main body and generates UV light. A fan is installed in the main body and generates wind. A plurality of ventilation holes are formed in the main body for discharging the generated UV light and wind to outside. [Reference numerals] (20) UV lamp; (200) Main body; (21) Fan

Description

Towel sterilization and dryness device

The present invention relates, for example, to a towel drying and sterilizing apparatus for more efficiently drying and sterilizing a towel used in a bathroom or toilet having a high humidity.

In general, in a bathroom or toilet in a home or a public place, a towel-shaped towel hanger is installed on a wall to hang a towel. Hanged in.

However, for example, if a towel filled with moisture after taking a shower or washing hair is left on the towel rack of the bathroom or left unattended, it is a good place for germs to grow due to moisture in the bathroom and the towel.

Germ-prone towels smell bad and are unsanitary, which can cause food poisoning, skin problems, and even new dry towels that users use with confidence.

No matter how clean your hands are, if you wipe them with a towel full of these germs, it's a waste to wash your hands with germs again. It has been reported that there are many breeding.

That is, in the bathroom or toilet, since the humidity is generally high, there is a high possibility that bacteria are multiplying compared to the dry space, and furthermore, there is a problem that the wet towel takes a relatively long time to dry.

Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide an efficient solution for more efficiently drying and sterilizing a wet towel used in a bathroom or bathroom having high humidity as described above.

The present invention, for example, to provide a towel drying and sterilizing apparatus for drying and sterilizing a wet towel used in a bathroom or toilet with high humidity, using an ultraviolet lamp and a ventilation fan more quickly and efficiently. It is for.

Towel drying and sterilizing apparatus according to the present invention, the main body for hanging the towel; An ultraviolet lamp installed inside the main body to generate ultraviolet rays; A fan installed inside the main body to generate wind; And a plurality of vents for emitting the generated ultraviolet rays and wind to the outside, the main body being characterized in that

In addition, the main body is made of a cylindrical shape, while rotating, tongs for hanging a towel is characterized in that it is installed,

In addition, the main body is characterized in that the rectangular is installed on the wall,

In addition, one side of the main body is connected to the rotary hinge, and the other side of the main body is characterized in that it is fastened or separated from the auxiliary fixture provided on the opposite side of the rotary hinge.

Towel drying and sterilizing apparatus according to the present invention, for example, by using a sterilization disinfection method using ultraviolet rays and convection instead of the conventional sterilization disinfection method in the bathroom, a safe and clean bathroom free from the risk of contamination and the pain of cleaning In addition, it is possible to maintain the cleanliness of the bathroom as well as prevent water waste, water pollution, and energy waste caused by frequent washing, and even to the place where cleanliness is an important problem such as the kitchen in the home. In addition, the use of devices such as the new technology of ultraviolet LEDs can be extended to low power consumption, high efficiency and safer home appliances.

1 illustrates an embodiment of a general ultraviolet lamp,
2 shows an embodiment of a general bamboo shoot,
3 shows an embodiment of a general natural convection,
4 illustrates an embodiment of a general forced convection,
5 to 7 show a first embodiment of the towel drying and sterilizing apparatus according to the present invention,
8 to 11 show a second embodiment of the towel drying and sterilizing apparatus according to the present invention.

First, the towel drying and sterilizing apparatus according to the present invention, for example, to dry and sterilize the towels provided in the bathroom, etc. for the public health of the elderly, young children, pregnant women, patients as well as weak people. It is for.

In addition, the present invention, the time it takes for the towel to smell and become unsanitary than usual due to moisture and bacteria is shortened to wash the towel more than necessary to save wasted water and energy.

In addition, after the towel has been dried and sterilized, it can be prevented from being contaminated again by another external environment, for example, the place where the towel is dried, that is, the air and the environment of the bathroom, etc. By suppressing the hygiene in the bathroom can be kept clean, described in detail as follows.

First, the present invention uses the principle of ultraviolet (UV-C) sterilization, as is well known, ultraviolet light is a band of light existing between wavelengths of 1000 ~ 4000 Å (Angstrom), of which UV-C Because it has the shortest wavelength among ultraviolet wavelengths, it is called Short Wave and is called Germicidal Rang because it kills invisible microorganisms.

In addition, since it has the effect of forming ozone (O ³ ) between 1000 and 2000 GHz of ultraviolet rays, it is called Ozone Forming Range (for example, representative wavelength 1849 Å). Because of its ability to sterilize, UV lamps were introduced to the general market around 1930 and are most effective at destroying microorganisms such as bacteria present in air or water.

For example, the advantages of the sterilization method using ultraviolet (UV-C) (compared with the chlorine sterilization method) do not require continuous attention for the operation of the instrument, there is no gas generation as in the chlorine sterilization method, and it is corrosive. No toxicity, no increase or decrease of pH, no toxic substances produced by reaction with foreign substances.

On the other hand, as air sterilization (AIR STERILIZATION) using an ultraviolet lamp, the lamp for sterilizing the air is a hot cathode type of the ultraviolet lamp, for example, as shown in Figure 1, there are four kinds.

That is, the wavelength of 2537 Å UV lamp, which has the highest sterilizing power, is most effective only when it is directly irradiated with microorganisms, and the amount of energy required to destroy all microorganisms is required.

In addition, since protein and nucleic acid ultraviolet energy, which are the major constituents of all microorganisms, are absorbed and prevent or destroy the activity of microorganisms (deoxyribonucleic acid), microbial growth and regeneration are prevented. That is, it destroys bacteria, fungi, viruses, horses, and protozoa, which is known from the ULTRA VIOLET.

On the other hand, as a bactericidal effect of ultraviolet rays, the ultraviolet rays have a bactericidal action has been known empirically for a long time, such as wedge wind or sun sterilization. Ultraviolet disinfection mechanism is not yet fully known, but in general, it is known that nucleic acid (DNA) in cells is changed by irradiation, which causes metabolic disorders, resulting in loss of proliferative ability and death.

In addition, UV sterilization is effective for all bacteria, hardly changes the irradiated objects, gives no resistance to irradiated bacteria, and is easy to use. Although the bactericidal effect is only during irradiation and does not remain, it is most suitable for the sterilization of air and water, but it requires some care for safety because it is harmful to the eyes or skin, which is [Han UV] ultraviolet ray. It is known for its bactericidal effect.

On the other hand, the present invention, for example, as shown in Figure 2, to dry the towel using the principle of the bamboo shoot, the bamboo shoot is a tool made of a size similar to the human body by weaving bamboo hollow It is called "Dutch wife" in English-speaking regions because it was first known to Europe from a Dutch trader working in Dutch Indonesia.

And, bamboo shoots are made by hand bend bamboo stems, and the efficacy of bamboo shoots can be prevented by sweating, etc. when sleeping with a hot summer bamboo shoot, which is known from Wikipedia.

In other words, the characteristic of bamboo mat is the old bedding made by splitting the slick, smoothing and weaving. It's hollow and airy, and it's made using the cool texture you feel on the bamboo's surface.

Thus, the bamboo shoots are woven in bamboo, and the surface area of the air through the air reaches the air well, which makes people sweat dry and cool quickly.

In addition, the present invention, by using the principle of convection to shorten the drying time, convection means the movement of molecules in the fluid, the warm air in the place where gravity is light, Movement is an example of convection.

For example, a candle is a convection phenomenon in which warm air is lightened and rises upwards. Convection is a major form of heat transfer and mass transfer. In fluids, convective heat and mass transfer are diffuse, irregular brown of each particle in the fluid. This is done by exercise and by advection, which is known from Wikipedia.

In other words, convection is a heat transfer method that occurs in a fluid such as gas or liquid, and heat is transmitted by the flow of fluid generated by the temperature difference. It is also used for cooling devices and body temperature control.

On the other hand, when looking at natural convection and forced convection, convection occurs in a fluid because the volume of the heated fluid expands and becomes less dense, and the dense fluid becomes lighter, buoyant, and floats upwards. For example, as shown in Figure 3, the relatively low temperature in this vacant place flows the fluid of the higher density flows through the circulating fluid.

The convection generated by the density difference according to the temperature difference inside the fluid is called natural convection, and the natural convection plays a role of dissipating heat inside the fluid, and if the natural convection does not occur in the fluid being heated, boiling the water Not only is it easy, it will be very dangerous.

In natural convection, a regular convection cell, called the Benard Cell, appears, which is related to buoyancy, which begins with the rise of a heated and heated fluid in the bottom layer. However, this upward flow spontaneously produces regular cells. Then, the ascending fluid loses heat in contact with the cold outside and cools down, causing a downward circulation.

Forced convection, on the other hand, uses a fan or pump to force air or fluid to circulate, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, for example using this method for hot water heating devices or cooling devices in automobiles. Human bodies also use forced convection to maintain a constant body temperature.

In other words, the human body circulates blood to regulate body temperature, where the heart acts as a pump, and the heart pumps 60-80 ml of blood each time the heartbeats, giving oxygen and nutrients to every corner of the human body. The heart also maintains a constant body temperature through tropical currents by continuously circulating blood through more than 80,000 km of blood vessels spread throughout the human body, which is called Naver Cast. Professor of Physics).

Meanwhile, based on the theoretical background, the towel drying and sterilizing apparatus of the first embodiment and the towel drying and sterilizing apparatus of the second embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail.

5 to 7 show a first embodiment of the towel drying and sterilizing apparatus according to the present invention. As described above, the towel drying and sterilizing apparatus according to the present invention is in a sealed, humid bathroom. In order to keep the towels clean, ultraviolet rays, the principle of killing and convection can not be used to easily breed bacteria, and also reduce the environmental pollution caused by water waste and detergent use due to frequent washing.

In addition, the use of a timer to save energy in use is operated only within the time determined by the user, for example, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, the shape of the main body 100 is a state of lying down the cylinder As it is made of transparent PVC, ultraviolet light passes through and sterilizes the towel 11 that is bitten by the forceps 10.

And, both sides of the main body are blocked by a round plate, and when viewed from the inside, one side is connected by a motor and a rubber rail, and the other side is mounted with a bearing to rotate together. In other words, the bearing is used to save energy.

In addition, the rod connecting the two discs can be fixed to the towel (11) by attaching tongs (10), the two discs and the rods and tongs connected to the disc using a motor rotates around the center of the cylinder, the amount of towel Cotton is sterilized and dried.

In addition, the main body has about 100 holes drilled through the holes, and the surface of the towel and air contact with the air is widened to shorten the drying time of the towel, thereby drying the towel faster. (Principle of death)

In addition, by mounting a fan (Fan) in the upper center of the inside of the main body, forced convection occurs inside the main body, it promotes the principle of killing through the air well so that the towel can be dried better. (Principle of convection)

In addition, ultraviolet rays absorb protein and nucleic acid ultraviolet energy, which are the major constituents of all microorganisms, to prevent or destroy the activity of microorganisms (deoxyribonucleic acid). One by one, a total of two can be attached to sterilize the towel and space. (The principle of ultraviolet rays)

In addition, since the main body uses electricity and ultraviolet rays, it can be controlled by a switch and a timer relay in order to increase safety and save energy used during operation. It can help you avoid any dangerous situations or waste your energy.

However, in the case of the first embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figure 7, compared to the conventional towel rack, there is an inconvenience in using the space because it comes out to the front of the wall much.

8 to 11 show a second embodiment of the towel drying and sterilizing apparatus according to the present invention. In the second embodiment of the present invention, the opening / closing structure of the rotating hinge is designed to increase space utilization. Change the space used to resemble a conventional towel rack.

In other words, in terms of sterilization efficiency and durability, by removing the mechanism for fixing and rotating the towel to change from the cylindrical structure to the main body 200 of the square flat structure, the contact area between the towel and the sterilization dryer to maximize the sterilization efficiency At the same time, the space can be efficiently utilized, and the mechanically operated part is excluded to prevent the durability deterioration due to the operation.

In addition, in terms of energy saving and safety, the operation method is subdivided into towel drying, towel storage, bathroom sterilization, and operation stop so that the main body operates intelligently in consideration of safety while improving energy use efficiency.

First, in the case of towel drying, the ultraviolet lamp 20 and the ventilation fan 21 operate together to be quickly dried and sterilized, and in the case of storage, only the ultraviolet lamp is operated at a predetermined time interval to minimize energy use.

In addition, in the case of bathroom sterilization, the lamp and the ventilation fan are used at the same time in the initial operation, but after a predetermined time, the microcomputer is used inside the main body to sterilize using the ultraviolet lamp and natural convection, similar to the storage of the towel.

On the other hand, in terms of design and function, it is difficult to expose the switch for operation externally in terms of the structure of the device and is not good in terms of design, as shown in Figure 10, the main body 200, the ultraviolet lamp 20, The ventilation fan 21, the support structure 23, and the ventilation hole 24 are included, and as shown in FIG. 11, the main body 200 is formed by the folding rotary hinge 202 and the auxiliary stator 201. Allow it to rotate and lock in place.

In addition, the magnetic sensor and the switch are embedded in the rotary hinge 202 and the auxiliary fixing unit 201, and the microcomputer intelligently controls the operation. For example, the magnetic hinge is mounted inside the folding hinge for the operation of the device. Start only if the switch is pressed continuously for 3 seconds so that it is not triggered by a malformed action.

In the case of towel drying and storage, the device is mainly folded and used so that the device is operated by knowing the folding / unfolding of the device by using a magnetic sensor mounted on the auxiliary fixing device. And by maximizing and using the contact space, the operation is achieved by the magnetic sensor being turned off (eg in an unfolded state) and by the operation of the operation start switch.

That is, the second embodiment of the present invention, porous towel rack cover, ultraviolet sterilization lamp, forced air convection fan, rotatable hinge structure, and intelligent controller and sensor, the porous towel rack cover, To ensure smooth circulation and light from the UV lamp, the U-shaped porous plastic cover on the inner support prevents electric shock and prevents corrosion in humid places.

For example, a cover thickness of 50 mm is set to be relatively similar to the thickness of a general towel rack, and a width of 450 mm and a height of 500 mm allow the user to sufficiently hang a commonly used bathroom towel.

The ultraviolet sterilizing lamp is harmful to the human body when strong ultraviolet light is exposed to the human body for a long time, so that a 10 W lamp is used to have a relatively low light intensity. The ultraviolet sterilizing lamp is composed of a luminaire and a ballast. do. Here, the ballast uses a high frequency electronic ballast to extend the life of the lamp and increase the light efficiency of the lamp to increase energy use efficiency.

On the other hand, as an air circulation fan for forced convection, it is possible to dry the towel through natural convection, but due to the nature of the bathroom is difficult to circulate the air, it is generally used in the forced convection in order to shorten the drying time, because For example, three DC ventilation fans with a diameter of 20 mm should be used for forced convection.

And, as shown in Figure 11, to use a rotatable hinge structure, which is to use the towel drying function or when not in use to maximize the use of space by folding, and at the same time the bathroom germicidal function When used, rotatable hinge structures are used to spread out to allow even UV radiation to the bathroom walls.

On the other hand, the opposite side of the hinge has an auxiliary fixture 201 to place a magnet therein to know the opening and closing of the main body 200, the auxiliary fixture 201 to ensure that the structure is normally maintained.

In addition, as an intelligent controller and sensor, for the purpose of energy consumption and convenience of operation, 8-bit microcomputer and magnetic sensor, optical sensor, switch, and relay are combined to form an intelligent controller. It is programmed to perform the function intelligently by using the signal of the sensor and the clock inside the microcomputer.

For example, as an operating method selection, the drying / sterilization function allows the body to be folded (magnet sensor on), towels caught (light sensor on), and activated via the user's start switch signal.

In other words, the drying and sterilization of towels generally requires rapidity, which consumes the most energy, such as turning on the infrared lamp and turning on the ventilation fan. Do it.

In addition, after a certain drying time, the storage (preservation) function is automatically performed to reduce energy and reduce noise. For example, the operating time is 15 minutes and after this time, the storage function is automatically switched.

On the other hand, as a storage (preservation) function, when a new towel or drying is relatively completed, strong ventilation and ultraviolet rays are not required, so that the ventilation fan and the ultraviolet lamp are interrupted at regular intervals, and the operation interval is 10 minutes stopped and 2 minutes. Set to action.

And, as a bathroom sterilization function, by using pure ultraviolet rays and natural convection to ensure maximum energy savings, this function is not in the towel hanging state, when the body is unfolded, press the operation switch to operate, for example For example, the 20-minute ramp operation is repeated for 40 minutes.

In addition, as an on and off function, a switch is attached to the hinge portion in order to operate and stop the operation of the main body, so that the operation is performed intelligently as described above according to the state of the main body.

As a result, wet towels used in bathrooms or toilets with high humidity can be dried and sterilized more quickly and efficiently by using ultraviolet lamps and ventilation fans, as well as satisfactory effects in storage function and energy saving. It becomes possible.

Or more, preferred embodiments of the present invention described above, for the purpose of illustration, those skilled in the art, within the technical spirit and the technical scope of the present invention disclosed in the appended claims below, to further improve various other embodiments Changes, substitutions or additions will be possible.

100,200: main body 10: tongs
11,22: towel 20: UV lamp
21: fan 23: support structure
24: vent 201: auxiliary fixture
202: rotating hinge

Claims

A main body for hanging a towel;
An ultraviolet lamp installed inside the main body to generate ultraviolet rays;
A fan installed inside the main body to generate wind; And
Towel drying and sterilizing apparatus, characterized in that a plurality of ventilation holes for emitting the generated ultraviolet rays and wind to the outside.

The method of claim 1,
Towel drying and sterilizing apparatus, characterized in that the main body is made of a cylindrical shape and rotates, and tongs for hanging a towel.

The method of claim 1,
Towel drying and sterilizing apparatus, characterized in that the main body is made of a square and installed on the wall.

The method of claim 3, wherein
One side of the main body is connected to the rotary hinge,
Towel drying and sterilizing apparatus, characterized in that the other side of the main body is fastened or separated from the auxiliary holder provided on the opposite side of the rotary hinge.