KR20180027672A - Bathroom management apparatus and method for controling bathroom management apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a bathroom management apparatus, which circulates air discharged from a duct in the duct again to dry and sterilize the inside of the duct, and a method for controlling the bathroom management apparatus. To this end, according to this embodiment of the present invention, the bathroom management apparatus comprises: a case having an upper part of a front surface thereof, in which an air intake opening is formed, a lower part of the front surface, in which a first air discharge opening is formed, and a center part of the front surface, in which a circulation opening is formed; an induction vein installed on the front surface of the case to open and close the air intake opening; a first discharge vein installed on the front surface of the case to open and close the first air discharge opening; a duct arranged in the case and connecting the air intake opening, the first air discharge opening and the circulation opening with each other; and a blowing fan installed inside the duct to induce air through the air induction opening to be blown to the first air discharge opening. The circulation opening allows air discharged from the duct to flow to the air induction opening when the blowing fan is driven in a state that the induction vein and the first discharge vein are closed.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a bathroom management apparatus,

The present invention relates to a bathroom manager and a method for controlling the bathroom manager, and more particularly, to a bathroom manager and a bathroom manager that provide a self-cleaning mode.

Generally, bathrooms are places where they wash, wash, wash, shower, and bowel movements. They are the most humid places in the house, so that various molds and germs easily form and odor is easily generated.

Most bathrooms are dry and deodorized depending on the ventilation fan. However, since the ventilation fan does not operate properly or is inoperable, it is not enough to keep the entire bathroom dry, so that the mold and germs Contamination may occur.

Therefore, it is important to remove moisture early from the bathroom floor and dry prematurely such as a towel in the bathroom so that the bathroom does not become a habitat for fungi and bacteria.

A problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a bathroom manager capable of preventing molds and germs in bathrooms.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a bathroom manager and a bathroom manager control method for providing a self-cleaning mode by circulating air discharged from a duct back into the duct and drying and sterilizing the inside of the duct .

The problems of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and other problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

In order to achieve the above object, a bathroom manager according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a case having an upper portion of a front surface having an air inlet, a lower portion of a front surface having a first air outlet, and a front middle portion having a circulation hole, A first discharge vane installed on a front surface of the casing for opening and closing the air suction port; a first discharge vane provided on a front surface of the case for opening and closing the first air discharge port; And a blowing fan installed in the duct for blowing air into the first air discharge port by sucking air through the air suction port, wherein the circulation hole is formed in the suction vane and the first And the air discharged from the duct is sent to the air inlet while the discharge vane is closed.

A method of controlling a bathroom manager according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a case having an air inlet formed in an upper portion of a front surface thereof, a first air outlet formed in a lower portion of a front surface thereof, and a second air outlet formed in a lower surface thereof, A fan motor for sucking air and driving a blowing fan for blowing air to the first air outlet and the second air outlet; a filter sensor for detecting whether the filter is mounted on the air inlet; A first discharge vane motor for driving a first discharge vane for opening and closing the first air discharge port and a motor for driving a second discharge vane for opening and closing the second air discharge port, A method for controlling a bathroom manager, the method comprising the steps of: extracting a signal of the filter from the filter sensor and a first step of inputting a self- A second step of closing the suction vane, the first discharge vane and the second discharge vane by driving the suction vane motor, the first discharge vane motor, and the motor; and a second step of driving the fan motor, And a third step of driving the light source.

The details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and drawings.

According to the method of controlling a bathroom manager and a bathroom manager according to an embodiment of the present invention, air discharged in a duct is circulated back into the duct, and the inside of the duct is dried and sterilized, thereby providing a self- .

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

1 is a view showing a bathroom manager according to an embodiment of the present invention,
FIG. 2 is a view showing a state in which the suction vane and the first discharge vane shown in FIG. 1 are opened;
Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view of Fig. 1,
Fig. 4 is a side sectional view of Fig. 2,
5 is a side sectional view showing a lower portion of a bathroom manager according to an embodiment of the present invention,
6 is a view showing a state in which the second discharge vane shown in Fig. 5 is opened, Fig.
FIG. 7 is a front perspective view showing a state in which an inner case and a duct of a bathroom manager are combined according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG.
FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view showing a state in which an inner case and a duct of a bathroom manager are coupled according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG.
9 is a rear perspective view showing a state in which the inner case and the duct of the bathroom manager are disassembled according to the embodiment of the present invention,
10 is an exploded perspective view showing a duct module of a bathroom manager according to an embodiment of the present invention,
11 is a rear perspective view showing a state in which a ventilation fan and a heater are installed in a duct of a bathroom manager according to an embodiment of the present invention,
12 is a rear perspective view showing a state in which ducts and electric components are installed in an inner case of a bathroom manager according to an embodiment of the present invention,
13 is a view showing the inside of a first gear module installed on one side of a duct
14 is a rear perspective view showing a suction vane and a first discharge vane of a bathroom manager according to an embodiment of the present invention,
15 is an exploded perspective view of one embodiment showing a state in which the suction vane and the first discharge vane are closed,
16 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment showing a state in which the suction vane and the first discharge vane are opened,
17 is a side sectional view of one embodiment showing a state in which the suction vane and the first discharge vane are closed,
18 is a side sectional view of an embodiment showing a state in which the suction vane and the first discharge vane are opened,
19 is a side sectional view of an embodiment showing a state in which the suction vane and the first discharge vane are opened by the user,
20 and 21 are views showing another embodiment of the flow path switching damper,
22 to 24 are views showing another embodiment of the installation position of the luminaire,
FIG. 25 is a cutaway perspective view of a side view of a bathroom manager according to an embodiment of the present invention,
26 is a view showing a communication hole and a circulation hole shown in Fig. 25, Fig.
FIG. 27 is a top cross-sectional view of a bathroom manager according to an embodiment of the present invention,
28 is a control block diagram of a bathroom manager according to an embodiment of the present invention;
29 is a flowchart showing a control method of a bathroom manager according to an embodiment of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The advantages and features of the present invention, and how to accomplish them, will become apparent by reference to the embodiments described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art. Is provided to fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art, and the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

Hereinafter, a bathroom manager according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

Fig. 1 is a view showing a bathroom manager according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a view showing a state in which the suction vane and the first discharge vane shown in Fig. 1 are opened. Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view of Fig. Fig. 5 is a side sectional view showing the lower part of the bathroom manager according to the embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 6 is a view showing a state in which the second discharge vane shown in Fig. 5 is opened, FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view showing a state in which an inner case and a duct of a bathroom manager according to an embodiment of the present invention are engaged, FIG. 9 FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing a duct module of the bathroom manager according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing the duct management module according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a rear perspective view showing a state in which ducts and electrical components are installed in an inner case of a bathroom manager according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 12 is a rear perspective view showing a state in which a ventilation fan and a heater are installed in a duct of a bathroom manager according to an embodiment of the present invention; .

1 to 12, a bathroom manager 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed on a side wall of a bathroom and includes a case 12, 14 for forming an outer appearance, a case 12, A first discharge vane 24 rotatably coupled to the front surface of the case 30 and a duct 30 installed in the case 12 and a second discharge port 30 rotatably coupled to the duct 30, A vane 26, a blowing fan 40 installed in the duct 30, and a heater 50 for heating the air in the duct 30. [

The case 12, 14 is provided with an air inlet 14a for sucking in air in the bathroom, and a first air outlet 14b for discharging the air heated by the heater 50 do. The case 12, 14 further includes a second air discharge port 12a for discharging the air heated by the heater 50. [

The cases (12, 14) include an outer case (12) and an inner case (14). The outer case 12 is formed in a hollow shape having an inner hollow and an open front. A second air outlet 12a communicating with the empty space is formed on the lower surface of the outer case 12. [ The outer case 12 forms the upper surface, the lower surface, the left surface, the right surface and the rear surface of the cases 12 and 14. That is, the upper surface of the outer case 12 can be interpreted with the same configuration as that of the upper surfaces of the cases 12 and 14, and the lower surface of the outer case 12 can be interpreted with the same configuration as the lower surfaces of the cases 12 and 14 The left side of the outer case 12 can be interpreted to have the same configuration as the left side of the cases 12 and 14 and the right side of the outer case 12 can be interpreted And the rear surface of the outer case 12 can be interpreted as the same configuration as the rear surface of the cases 12 and 14. [

The inner case 14 is inserted into the outer case 12 through the opened front face of the outer case 12. The inner case 14 is inserted into the outer case 12 and disposed in the front portion of the outer case 12 to form a space in which the duct 30 can be installed between the inner case 14 and the rear surface of the outer case 12 . The inner case 14 forms a front surface of the cases 12 and 14. That is, the inner case 14 can be construed to have the same configuration as that of the front surfaces of the cases 12, 14.

When the suction vane 22 and the first discharge vane 24 are in the closed position as shown in Fig. 1, the lower end of the inner case 14 is exposed to the outside. At the lower end of the exposed inner case 14, there are provided input buttons 14c which are pushed by a user. The user can push the input button 14c to operate the bathroom manager 100 in a desired mode.

The inner case 14 includes an upper portion 14d, a middle portion 14e and a lower portion 14f when divided from top to bottom. The upper portion 14d of the inner case 14 can be interpreted in the same manner as the front upper portion 14d of the cases 12 and 14. The middle portion 14e of the inner case 14 can be interpreted as the case 12, And the lower portion 14f of the inner case 14 can be construed to have the same configuration as that of the front lower portion 14f of the cases 12 and 14. [ The inner case 14 has an air intake port 14a formed in the upper portion 14d and a first air discharge port 14b formed in the lower portion 14f. The intermediate portion 14e may refer to a portion of the inner case 14 between the air inlet 14a and the first air outlet 14b.

The upper portion 14d of the inner case 14 is provided with a partition plate 14g for dividing the air intake port 14a into a plurality of portions.

In the middle portion 14e of the inner case 14, a lighting device 15 for generating light is provided. The lighting device 15 may include a lens cover 15a coupled to the inner case 14 and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed inside the lens cover 15a, but instead of the plurality of light emitting diodes As shown in FIG. The illuminating device 15 is exposed through the upper space between the inner case 14 and the suction vane 22 when the suction vane 22 is in the state of opening the air suction port 14a. Therefore, when the lighting device 15 generates light when the suction vane 22 is in the open state of the air inlet 14a, the light generated by the lighting device 15 passes through the inner case 14 and the suction vane 14, Can be irradiated into the bathroom through the upper space between the upper space (22).

A filter 60 is installed on the front surface of the upper portion 14d of the inner case 14. The filter 60 is installed in the air inlet 14a to remove odors, dust, germs, and the like from the air in the bathroom. The filter 60 is provided with an antibacterial filter including a photocatalytic coating layer which is activated by the light generated by the lighting device 15.

On the back surface of the suction vane 22, a reflector 23 for reflecting the light generated by the lighting device 15 to the filter 60 is disposed. The reflector 23 may be provided as a mirror. The filter 60 is activated by the light generated by the lighting device 15 reflected by the reflector 23.

The photocatalyst is coated on the surface of the filter 60 for regeneration for repeated use of the filter 60 and the coated photocatalyst is activated by an external light source (illumination in the bathroom) or an internal lighting device 15 of the bathroom manager . Thus, the odor particles collected in the filter 60 are decomposed into odorless substances, and the filter 60 can maintain the deodorizing performance after the continuous operation after the regeneration.

A discharge grille 18 is provided on the entire lower surface 14f of the inner case 14. The discharge grill 18 is provided in the first air discharge port 14b and discharges the air in the duct 30 discharged from the first air discharge port 14b into the bathroom.

The suction vane 22 is installed on the front surface of the case 12 or 14 to open or close the air suction port 14a and the first discharge vane 24 is installed on the front surface of the case 12 or 14, And the second discharge vane 26 is installed in the duct 30 to open and close the second air discharge port 12a.

The lower end of the suction vane 22 is rotatably coupled to the intermediate portion 14e of the inner case 14 so that the upper end is opened from the inner case 14 to open the air suction port 14a And in the opened state, the upper end slides toward the inner case 14 to close the air inlet 14a.

The first discharge vane 24 is disposed below the suction vane 22. The first discharge vane 24 is disposed so that its upper end is adjacent to the lower end of the suction vane 22. The upper end of the first discharge vane 24 is rotatably coupled to the intermediate portion 14e of the inner case 14 so that the lower end of the first discharge vane 24 is opened from the inner case 14, 14b. In the open state, the lower end of the first air discharge port 14b is closed toward the inner case 14 to close the first air discharge port 14b.

The suction vane 22 and the first discharge vane 24 are folded at a set angle of 35 degrees with respect to the inner case 14 to open the air inlet 14a and the first air outlet 14b respectively. When the suction vane 22 and the first discharge vane 24 are opened, the air in the bathroom is moved to the air suction port 14a through the upper space between the suction vane 22 and the inner case 24, 30 and the air sucked into the duct 30 is moved to the lower space between the first discharge vane 24 and the inner case 14 through the first air discharge port 14b and then discharged into the bathroom. Since the ventilation hole is located at the upper part in the bathroom, the hot air discharged into the bathroom in the duct 30 is discharged downward, which is advantageous for circulating warm air in the bathroom and drying the floor. At least one of the suction vane 22 and the first discharge vane 24 can be rotated to adjust the direction of the wind during operation of the bathroom manager 100. When not operating, the suction vane 22 and the first discharge vane 24, (24) is closed to make the bathroom manager (100) compact in the front-rear direction so that the user does not get tired when moving inside the bathroom.

The duct (30) is coupled in the longitudinal direction center of the inner case (14). One end in the longitudinal direction of the inner case 14 protrudes to one side of the duct 30 and the other end in the longitudinal direction of the inner case 14 protrudes to the other side of the duct 30. Therefore, when the inner case 14 is inserted into the outer case 12 and is coupled to the outer case 12, the first and second electric filed rooms 12, (S2), which is an empty space, is formed on the other side of the duct (30).

Electric components, which are components requiring electricity, are disposed in the first and second electrical components rooms S1 and S2. That is, when the electrical components are divided into the first and second electrical component rooms S1 and S2, when the moisture is introduced into the cases 12 and 14, the electrical components fail and malfunction Can be minimized. The electric components include a suction vane motor 200, a first discharge vane motor 400, a fan motor 600, a motor 700, and a controller 90, and the suction vane motor 200 and the controller The first discharge vane motor 400, the fan motor 600 and the motor 700 are disposed in the second electrical equipment room S2.

A driving motor 200 is coupled to the rear surface of the inner case 14. [ At least one drive motor 200 is provided to operate the suction vane 22 and the first discharge vane 24 simultaneously.

The drive motor 200 includes a suction vane motor 200 disposed in the first electric component room S1 and coupled to the rear surface of the inner case 14 to drive the suction vane 22, And a first discharging vane motor 400 coupled to a rear surface of the inner case 14 to drive the first discharging vane 24.

The suction vane motor 200 is coupled to a rear surface of the upper portion 14d of the inner case 14 at a position spaced apart from one side of the duct 30. The first discharge vane motor 400 is separated from the other side of the duct 30 And is coupled to the bottom face 14f of the inner case 14, which is the position where the inner case 14 is located. The rotating shaft of the suction vane motor 200 protrudes forward of the inner case 14 through the inner case 14 and the rotary shaft of the suction vane motor 200 protruding forward of the inner case 14 is provided with a first cam (Not shown). The first cam (202) is disposed on the front surface of the inner case (14). The rotational axis of the first discharge vane 24 is also in contact with the inner circumferential surface of the inner circumferential surface of the inner circumferential surface of the inner circumferential surface of the inner circumferential surface of the inner circumferential surface of the inner circumferential surface And the third cam 402 is coupled to the rotating shaft. The third cam 402 is also disposed on the front surface of the inner case 14. [

The duct (30) is installed in the case (12, 14). The duct (30) is installed in the inner space between the rear surface of the inner case (14) and the outer case (12). The duct 30 connects the air inlet 14a, the first air outlet 14b and the second air outlet 12a.

The duct 30 is opened while the front upper part and the front lower part are spaced apart from each other, and the lower side is opened. The open front upper portion and the front lower portion of the duct 30 are protruded forwardly to form a space 34 which is rearwardly recessed in the front center between the opened front upper portion and the front lower portion. The space 34 formed in the duct 30 corresponds to the intermediate portion 14e formed to be embedded rearwardly in the inner case 14 and is positioned behind the intermediate portion 14e. The duct 30 is coupled to the rear surface of the inner case 14 so that the opened front upper portion corresponds to the air intake port 14a and the open front lower portion is coupled to the first air discharge port 14b And the opened lower side is coupled to the lower surface of the outer case 12 so as to correspond to the second air discharge port 12a.

The duct 30 includes a main flow path 31 connected to the air intake port 14a, a first sub flow path 32 branched from the main flow path 31 to connect the first air discharge port 14b, And a second sub flow path 33 branched from the second sub air flow path 31 to connect the second air discharge opening 12a. The main flow path 31 is disposed above the first sub flow path 32 and the second sub flow path 33. The main flow path 31 is coupled to a rear surface of the upper portion 14d of the inner case 14 so that the upper end of the main flow path 31 corresponds to the air suction port 14a. The first sub flow path 32 is branched at the lower end of the main flow path 31, And the second sub flow path 33 is branched from the lower end of the main flow path 31 and connected to the second air discharge port 12a and the second air discharge port 14b, And is coupled to the lower surface of the outer case 12 so as to correspond thereto.

The blowing fan (40) is installed in the main flow path (31). The blowing fan 40 is elongated in the left and right direction, and the longitudinal direction thereof is the rotational axis direction. That is, the blowing fan 40 is provided as a cross flow fan that sucks and discharges air in the radial direction. A fan mounting hole 36 through which the left and right ends of the blowing fan 40 are inserted is formed on the upper left and right sides of the main flow path 31, respectively. A fan motor (600) for driving the blowing fan (40) is installed on a side surface of the duct (30).

The fan motor 600 is disposed on the side surface of the duct 30 through the fan motor mounting bracket 650 and is disposed in the second electrical equipment room S2. That is, the fan motor 600 is coupled to one side of the fan motor installation bracket 650, and the fan motor installation bracket 650 covers the fan installation hole 36 and is coupled to the duct 30, ) To the side surface of the duct (30). A third through hole 655 through which the rotary shaft 45 of the blowing fan 40 passes is formed in the fan motor mounting bracket 650. The rotary shaft 45 of the blowing fan 40 penetrates the third through hole 655 and protrudes to the side of the duct 30 and is coupled to the rotary shaft of the fan motor 600. The fan motor mounting bracket 650 is provided with a fifth sealing member 805 for sealing the third through-hole 655.

The air blowing fan 40 is installed at the upper part in the main flow path 31 and is arranged behind the air suction port 14a. The blowing fan 40 sucks air through the air intake port 14a and blows air to the first air discharge port 14b and the second air discharge port 12a.

Further, a heater 50 is further provided in the main flow path 31. The heater (50) is provided with an electric heater that generates heat by electric power. The heater 50 is formed long in the lateral direction. The blower fan 40 is disposed above the heater 50 in the main flow path 31 and the heater 50 is disposed below the blower fan 40. [ If the blowing fan 40 is disposed below the heater 50, the blowing fan 40 sucks the changed hot air while passing through the heater 50, so that the blowing fan 40 is deformed by the hot air. 40 are disposed on the upper side of the heater 50 and the heater 50 is disposed on the lower side of the blowing fan 40. On the side surface of the duct 30, a heater installation hole 38a into which the heater 50 is inserted is formed. The heater mounting hole 38a is located below the fan mounting hole 36 in the side surface of the main flow path 31. [ A sixth sealing member 806 for sealing the heater mounting hole 38a is provided on the side surface of the duct 30.

Further, a flow path switching damper 35 is further provided in the duct 30. [ The flow path switching damper 35 is installed below the plurality of ionizers 70 so as to be rotatable. The flow path switching damper 35 selects one of the first sub flow path 32 and the second sub flow path 33 and communicates with the main flow path 31 so that the flow path switching damper 35 can flow into the duct 30 through the air suction port 14a And switches the flow of air to one of the first air discharge port 14b and the second air discharge port 12a.

The flow path switching damper 35 allows the first sub flow path 32 to communicate with the main flow path 31 and the second discharge vane 26 to communicate with the first sub flow path 32 when the first discharge vane 24 opens the first air discharge port 14b, When the second air discharge port (12a) is opened, the second sub flow path (33) is communicated with the main flow path (31). When the flow path switching damper 35 makes the first sub flow path 32 communicate with the main flow path 31, the air in the duct 30 is discharged into the bathroom through the first air discharge port 14b and the flow path switching damper 35 make the second sub flow path 33 communicate with the main flow path 31, the air in the duct 30 is discharged into the bathroom through the second air discharge opening 12a.

A fourth through hole 38b into which the rotation axis of the flow path switching damper 35 is inserted and a fifth through hole 38c into which the rotation axis of the second discharge vane 26 is inserted are formed in the side surface of the duct 30. [ The duct 30 is provided with a seventh sealing member 807 for sealing the fourth through hole 38b and an eighth sealing member 808 for sealing the fifth through hole 38c. A motor 700 for simultaneously operating the second discharge vane 26 and the flow path switching damper 35 may be coupled to the side surface of the duct 30. The motor 700 is coupled to the side surface of the duct 30 through the first gear module 750 and is disposed in the second electrical equipment room S2. The motor 700 is coupled to one side of the first gear module 750 and the first gear module 750 covers the fourth through hole 38b and the fifth through hole 38c, ).

The first gear module 750 includes therein a plurality of gears for connecting the rotation axis of the motor 700, the rotation axis of the second discharge vane 26, and the rotation axis of the flow path switching damper 35. Accordingly, the first gear module 750 simultaneously transmits the rotational force of the rotational shaft of the motor 700 to the rotational axis of the first discharge vane 24 and the rotational axis of the flow path change dam springs 35, So that the flow path switching damper 35 can be simultaneously rotated by the rotational force of the rotating shaft of the motor 70. The first gear module 750 will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

A plurality of ionizers 70 are installed on the rear surface of the duct 30 corresponding to the main flow path 31. A plurality of ionizers 70 emit a large amount of positive ions and negative ions (hereinafter referred to as ions) into the duct 30. Accordingly, the air discharged through the first air discharge port 14b and the second air discharge port 12a includes ions emitted from the plurality of ionizers 70. [ The ions released into the bath react with microbes and bacteria of the bathroom to necrotize them by participating in the destruction of DNA and react with the fungus to inhibit the growth of the fungus. An ionizer installation hole 37 into which a plurality of ionizers 70 are inserted is formed on the back surface of the duct 30 corresponding to the main flow path 31. The ionizer installation hole (37) communicates with the inner space of the duct (30). The plurality of ionizers 70 are provided in a plurality of spaced apart from each other. The ionizer mounting holes 37 are formed in a number corresponding to the number of the ionizers 70. The duct 30 is provided with a ninth sealing member 809 for sealing the ionizer mounting hole 37.

The plurality of ionizers 70 are disposed below the heater 50 and are connected to the first sub flow path 32 and the second sub flow path 33 as close as possible to the first sub flow path 32 and the second sub flow path 33 As shown in Fig. That is, since the ion particles discharged from the plurality of ionizers 70 have a structure that can be passed through as much as possible, the plurality of ionizers 70 are disposed below the heater 50, It is preferable that the second sub flow path 33 is disposed as close as possible to the second sub flow path 33. The air introduced into the main flow path 31 through the air suction port 14a by the suction force of the air blowing fan 40 is moved to the heater 50 by the air blowing fan 40 and then supplied to the heater 50 So that the warm air contains ions emitted from the plurality of ionizers 70 and then is discharged into the bathroom through one of the first air discharge port 14b and the second air discharge port 12a.

On the other hand, hooks 80 are further provided on the lower surfaces of the cases 12, 14. The hook 80 is coupled to the lower surface of the outer case 12 and is arranged to correspond to the second air outlet 12a. The hooking openings 80 are fixed to the lower surface of the outer case 12 and are disposed so as to protrude from the outer case 12.

At least the towel (1) is hooked on the hook (80) at a portion corresponding to the second air outlet (12a). The user uses the towel (1) after wiping, washing, and showering and wipes his / her wiping water and hangs it on the hanger (80). As described above, the wet towel 1 held on the hook 80 is dried and sterilized by air discharged through the second air outlet 12a. It is preferable that the second air outlet 12a is formed to discharge air toward the hook 80 so that the towel 1 caught by the hook 80 can be dried and sterilized.

That is, the air discharged through the first air discharge port 14b functions to dry and sterilize the inside of the bathroom, and the air discharged through the second air discharge port 12a functions to dry and sterilize the towel 1 do.

There may be microorganisms and germs in the wet towel (1) and the furniture. Such an unpleasant smell may be generated in the towel 1 or the like, or the contaminated towel 1 may become a medium that transfers contamination to another person. In addition, the towel (1) is used repeatedly for a day or two days by cleansing or other activities in the bathroom. Since the bathroom itself is a humid space, the moisture remaining in the towel (1) It is also an ideal place for the growth of bacteria.

The bathroom manager 100 can sterilize the wet towel 1 or the household appliance through the ions emitted from the ionizer 70 and can confirm the sterilizing effect up to 99% when the heater 50 is accompanied by hot air there was. This is a mechanism by which the difference of the steam partial pressure of the air of high temperature and low humidity is made large to the moisture present in the towel 1 in a small amount, thereby evaporating it smoothly. The energy consumption can be sufficiently reduced by restricting the operation of the heater 50 at the final stage of sterilization.

On the other hand, the left side of the outer case 12 may be extended to the left, or the right side of the outer case 12 may be extended to the right side to provide a toothbrush accommodation space for accommodating the toothbrush in the extended portion And the flow path is branched from the main passage 31 of the duct 30 at a portion corresponding to the lower side of the ionizer 70 to be connected to the toothbrush housing space so that ions contained in the ionizer 70 Air can be introduced into the toothbrush housing space, so that the toothbrush accommodated in the toothbrush housing space can be quickly dried and sterilized. According to circumstances, the heater 50 is also driven together with the ionizer 70 to supply hot air containing ions to the toothbrush receiving space, thereby more effectively drying and sterilizing the toothbrush. In this way, when the flow path is further branched from the main flow path 31, it is preferable that a damper for opening and closing the flow path branching into the toothbrush receiving space is further provided in the duct 30. Further, the toothbrush housing space may include a toothbrush holder to which the toothbrush can be attached. In addition, an ultraviolet light emitting diode (UV LED) capable of sterilizing the toothbrush may be installed in the toothbrush receiving space.

Meanwhile, the bathroom manager 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention further includes a controller 90. The controller 90 controls the operation of the bathroom manager 100 and may be disposed on the first electric element room S1 by being coupled to the rear surface of the inner case 14 while being spaced apart from one side of the duct 30. [

13 is a view showing the inside of the first gear module installed on one side of the duct.

8 to 13, the first gear module 750 includes a first gear box 301 that forms an outer appearance. The first gear box 301 is coupled to the side surface of the duct 30. In the first gear box 301, a first drive gear 302, a first driven gear 303, and a second driven gear 304 are rotatably installed. The first drive gear 302 is disposed between the first driven gear 303 and the second driven gear 304 and meshes with the first driven gear 303 and the second driven gear 304, respectively. The first driven gear 303 is disposed on one side of the first drive gear 302 and meshes with the first drive gear 302. The second driven gear 304 is meshed with the other side of the first drive gear 302, And is engaged with the first drive gear 302. [

The rotation shaft 305 of the motor 700 is coupled to the first drive gear 302 through the first gear box 301. The first driven gear 303 is engaged with the rotary shaft 26a of the second discharge vane 26 and the second driven gear 304 is coupled with the rotary shaft 35a of the flow path switching damper 35. Therefore, when the motor 700 is driven, the first driving gear 302 is simultaneously rotated together with the rotating shaft 305 of the motor 700 by the driving force of the motor 700, and at the same time, the first driven gear 303 And the second driven gear 304 are rotated, the second discharge vane 26 and the flow path switching damper 35 are simultaneously rotated.

That is, when the second discharge vane 26 is closed with the second air discharge port 12a, the flow path switching damper 35 allows the main flow path 31 and the first sub flow path 32 to communicate with each other, 31) and the second sub flow path (33). In this state, when the second discharge vane 26 is rotated to open the second air discharge port 12a, the flow path switching damper 35 is simultaneously rotated together with the second discharge vane 26, 31 and the first sub-flow path 32, and the main flow path 31 and the second sub flow path 33 are communicated with each other.

The gear ratio of the first driven gear 303 and the second driven gear 304 is 2: 1.

As described above, the bathroom manager 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention can simultaneously operate the second discharge vane 26 and the flow path switching damper 35 by using one motor 700.

The second outlet vane 26 opens the second air outlet 12a only when the bathroom manager 100 is operating in the antimicrobial drying mode of the wet instrument such as the towel 1 held on the hook 80, The switching damper 35 makes the main flow path 31 and the second sub flow path 33 communicate with each other. At this time, the first discharge vane 24 is in a state where the first air discharge port 14b is closed and the main flow path 31 and the first sub flow path 32 are blocked by the flow path switching damper 35.

When the bathroom manager 100 is operated in a mode other than the antibacterial drying mode of the wet instrument such as the towel 1 held on the hook 80, the first outlet vane 24 is connected to the first air outlet 14b And the flow path switching damper 35 makes the main flow path 31 and the first sub flow path 32 communicate with each other. At this time, the second discharge vane 26 is in a state where the second air discharge port 12a is closed, and the main flow path 31 and the second sub flow path 33 are blocked by the flow path switching damper 35.

Fig. 14 is a rear perspective view showing a suction vane and a first discharge vane of a bathroom manager according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 15 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment showing a state in which a suction vane and a first discharge vane are closed, 17 is a side cross-sectional view of an embodiment showing a state in which the suction vane and the first discharge vane are closed, Fig. 18 is a side sectional view of the embodiment in which the suction vane and the first discharge vane are opened, Fig. 19 is a side cross-sectional view of one embodiment showing the state in which the suction vane and the first discharge vane are open by the user; Fig.

Referring to FIGS. 7 and 14 to 19, a second cam 203, which opens the suction vane 22 in cooperation with the first cam 202, is formed on the back surface of the suction vane 22. A fourth cam 403 is formed on the rear surface of the first discharge vane 24 to open the first discharge vane 24 in cooperation with the third cam 402.

The rotating shaft 201 of the suction vane motor 200 penetrates the inner case 14 and protrudes forward of the inner case 14. [ The first cam (202) is coupled to the rotation axis (201) of the suction vane drive motor (200). The first cam 202 is disposed on the front side of the inner case 14 while being coupled to a portion protruding forward of the inner case 14 through the inner case 14 among the rotating shafts 201. The first cam 202 is formed by a first inclined portion 202a whose front surface is inclined. A second cam (203) protrudes rearward from the lower end of the rear surface of the suction vane (22). The second cam 203 is formed of a second inclined portion 203a whose rear surface corresponds to the first inclined portion 202a.

The first cam 202 is rotated together with the rotating shaft 201 of the suction vane motor 200 by the driving force of the suction vane motor 200 due to the first inclined portion 202a and the second inclined portion 203a Accordingly, the first cam 202 pushes the second cam 203 forward, so that the suction vane 22 is opened. When the suction vane motor 200 is rotated to the closed position of the suction vane 22 in the state where the suction vane 22 is opened as described above, the suction vane 22 is closed by the restoring force of the first return spring 210 .

The rotation axis 401 of the first discharge vane motor 400 protrudes forward of the inner case 14 through the inner case 14. The third cam 402 is coupled to the rotating shaft 401 of the first discharge vane motor 400. The third cam 402 is disposed on the front side of the inner case 14 while being coupled to a portion of the rotary shaft 401 protruding forward of the inner case 14 through the inner case 14. The third cam 402 is formed as a third inclined portion 402a whose front surface is inclined. A fourth cam 403 protrudes rearward from the rear upper end of the first discharge vane 24. The fourth cam 403 is formed of a fourth inclined portion 403a whose rear surface corresponds to the third inclined portion 402a.

The third cam portion 402a and the fourth inclined portion 403a can move the third cam 402 together with the rotation axis 401 of the first delivery vane motor 400 by the driving force of the first delivery vane motor 400, The third cam 402 pushes the fourth cam 403 forward so that the first discharge vane 24 is opened. When the first discharge vane motor 400 is rotated to the closed position of the first discharge vane 24 in a state where the first discharge vane 24 is opened, the first discharge vane 24 is rotated by the second return spring 410).

The rear face of the second cam 203 formed on the suction vane 22 is formed as the second inclined face 203a and the first cam 202 coupled to the rotary shaft 201 of the suction vane motor 200 is rotated, The user can manually open the suction vane 22 because the front surface of the suction vane 22 is formed as the first inclined surface 202a. The fourth cam 403 formed on the first discharge vane 24 is formed as a fourth inclined surface 403a and the third cam 403a coupled to the rotational axis 401 of the first discharge vane motor 400 402 is formed as the third inclined surface 402a, the user can open the first discharge vane 24 manually.

In this way, since the user can manually open the suction vane 22 and the first discharge vane 24, the user can manually open the suction vane 22 and the first discharge vane 24, The inside of the duct 30 and the blowing fan 40 can be easily cleaned. When the user manually opens one of the suction vane 22 and the first discharge vane 24 during operation of the bathroom manager 100 (during driving of the blower fan), a hall sensor (not shown) And the first discharge vane 24 are opened, and transmits the sensed result to the controller 90, and the controller 90 can stop the operation of the bathroom manager 100. [

A first sealing member 801 for sealing between the upper portion 14d of the inner case 14 is provided on the back surface of the suction vane 22 and an inner case 14 And a second sealing member 802 for sealing between the lower sealing member 802 and the lower portion 14f. The first sealing member 801 is provided on the backside of the suction vane 22 and on the both sides of the backside of the suction vane 22 and the second sealing member 802 is disposed on the bottom of the first discharge vane and the second discharge vane Are installed on both sides of the back surface. The first sealing member 801 and the second sealing member 802 are disposed between the suction vane 22 and the inner case 14 when the suction vane 22 and the first discharge vane 24 are closed, And functions to prevent moisture from penetrating between the first discharge vane 24 and the inner case 14.

As described above, although the first sealing member 801 is provided on the back surface of the suction vane 22 and the second sealing member 802 is provided on the back surface of the first discharge vane 24, the suction vane 22 And the inner case 14, and between the first discharge vane 24 and the inner case 14, water must be quickly discharged to the outside to discharge moisture into the ducts 30 and into the cases 12, It does not penetrate. This will be described below.

On both sides of the back surface of the suction vane 22, a first hinge portion 25 is protruded. On both sides of the back surface of the first discharge vane (24), a second hinge portion (27) is formed to protrude. A hinge shaft (not shown) disposed in the middle portion 14e of the inner case 14 is inserted into the first hinge portion 25 and the second hinge portion 27, The lower end of the first discharge vane 22 is rotatably coupled to the intermediate portion 14e of the inner case 14 while the second hinge portion 27 rotatably couples the upper end of the first discharge vane 24 to the middle portion 14e of the inner case 14, (14e).

The first hinge portions 25 on both sides are curved on the back surface of the suction vane 22 and protrude rearward and are inserted into the middle portion 14e of the inner case 14. [ The second hinge portions 27 on both sides are curved on the back surface of the first discharge vane 24 and protrude rearward to be inserted into the middle portion 14e of the inner case 14. [

The back surface of the first discharge vane 24 corresponding to the space between the back surface of the suction vane 22 and the second hinge portion 27 on both sides between the first hinge portions 25 on both sides is in contact with the intermediate portion 14e The first flow path 21 is not inserted.

Therefore, even if moisture permeates between the suction vane 22 and the inner case 14, the permeated water is moved downward through the first flow path 21, so that moisture can be prevented from penetrating into the duct 30 .

The first flow path 21 is located vertically between the air intake port 14a and the first air discharge port 14b and is located on the left and right in correspondence with the air intake port 14a and the first air discharge port 14b Respectively. That is, the first flow path 21 is arranged to face the intermediate portion 14e, the left end corresponds to the left end of the air inlet 14a and the left end of the first air outlet 14b, And the right end of the first air discharge port 14a and the right end of the first air discharge port 14b.

In order to discharge more smoothly, drain grooves 28 and 29 may be further formed on the back surface of the first discharge vane. The drain grooves 28 and 29 are vertically formed below the first flow path 21. The drain grooves 28 and 29 have a first drain groove 28 formed at a position corresponding to one end of the first flow path 21 and a second drain hole 28 formed at a position corresponding to the other end of the first flow path 21. [ And a groove 29. The first drainage groove 28 is formed to correspond to one end of the first flow path 21 and the second drainage groove 29 is formed to correspond to the other end of the first flow path 21, Can be drained to the lower side without spreading to the left and right.

The first discharge vane 24 is provided on the rear surface thereof with the lower side corresponding to the first drain groove 28 and the second sealing member 802 on the lower side corresponding to the second drain groove 29, The moisture passing through the drain groove 28 and the second drain groove 29 can be moved to the lower side of the first discharge vane 24 and drained to the outside.

The inner case 14 is provided with a first through hole 14h through which the rotating shaft 201 of the suction vane motor 200 passes and a second through hole 14h through which the rotating shaft 401 of the first discharging vane motor 400 passes, Holes 14k are formed. Therefore, the moisture penetrated between the suction vane 22 and the inner case 14 and between the first discharge vane 24 and the inner case 14 is discharged through the first through holes 14h and the second through holes 14k There is a possibility of penetration into the inside of the case 12, In order to prevent this, it is preferable that a third sealing member 803 is provided in the first through hole 14h and a fourth sealing member 804 is provided in the second through hole 14k.

3 and 4, a plurality of ionizers 70 are installed in the duct 30. However, a plurality of ionizers 70 may be installed in the first sub-flow path 32 and the second sub-flow path 33 as close as possible It is not necessarily required to be installed in the duct 30. Another embodiment in which a plurality of ionizers 70 are installed will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21. FIG.

20 and 21 are views showing another embodiment of the flow path switching damper.

Referring to Figs. 20 and 21, a plurality of ionizers 70 are installed in the flow path switching damper 35. Fig. When the flow path switching damper 35 closes the second sub flow path 33 and the second discharge vane 26 closes the second air discharge port 12a as shown in Fig. 20, 31 contain the ions emitted by the plurality of ionizers 70 at the inlet of the first sub flow path 32 and then discharged into the bathroom through the first air outlet 14b to dry and dry the bottom of the bathroom. Sterilized. 21, when the flow path switching damper 35 opens the second sub flow path 33 and the second discharge vane 26 opens the second air discharge port 12a, The air in the main flow path 31 containing the ions emitted by the plurality of ionizers 70 at the inlet of the second sub flow path 33 is discharged into the bathroom through the second air discharge port 12a, Such as a wet towel held on the tray 80, to dry and sterilize.

3 and 4, although the lighting device 15 is installed in the middle portion 14e of the inner case 14, the position of the lighting device 15 can be variously changed, The reflector 23 may not be provided on the back surface of the suction vane 22 depending on the position of the suction tube 15. Hereinafter, the changing of the installation position of the lighting device 15 will be described with reference to Figs. 22 to 24. Fig.

22 to 24 are views showing another embodiment of the installation position of the luminaire.

Referring to Fig. 22, the lighting device 15 is installed in the upper portion 14d of the inner case 14. Fig. The lighting device 15 is installed in the inner case 14 corresponding to the upper side of the air inlet 14a of the inner case 14. [ A reflector 23 for reflecting the light generated by the lighting device 15 to the filter 60 is provided on the back surface of the suction vane 22.

Referring to Fig. 23, the lighting device 15 is installed on the back surface of the suction vane 22. Fig. The lighting device 15 generates light and directly illuminates the filter 60. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide the reflector 23 on the back surface of the suction vane 22.

Referring to FIG. 24, the lighting device 15 is installed in the duct 30. The duct 30 is provided with a mounting portion 39 protruding into the main flow path 31 and the lighting device 15 is coupled to the mounting portion 39. The lighting device 15 generates light and directly illuminates the filter 60. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide the reflector 23 on the back surface of the suction vane 22.

When the lighting device 15 is installed as shown in Figs. 3, 22, and 23, the light can be irradiated to the filter 60 only when the suction vane 22 is opened. However, It is possible to activate the photocatalyst of the filter 60 by irradiating the filter 60 with light even in the state where the suction vane 22 is closed and the function of the indirect lighting of the bathroom Can provide aesthetic satisfaction.

As described above, the bathroom manager 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention can be installed at various positions with the lighting device 15 functioning to activate the photocatalyst of the filter 60, Can be used as indirect lighting.

On the other hand, since the bathroom manager according to the embodiment of the present invention is installed in a humid bathroom, the bathroom manager itself is exposed to the high humidity condition, and thus the bathroom manager itself can be contaminated by fungi and bacteria. In order to prevent this, it is preferable that the inside of the duct 30 is dried or sterilized as required. This will be described below.

FIG. 25 is an exploded perspective view of a side view of a bathroom manager according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 26 is a view showing the communication holes and circulation holes shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 4, FIG. 14, FIG. 25, and FIG. 26, a circulation hole 920 may be further formed in the middle portion 14e of the inner case 14. The duct 30 connects the air inlet 14a, the first air outlet 14b, the second air outlet 12a, and the circulator 920. The circulation hole 920 is formed in the air inlet port 920 so that the air discharged from the duct 30 at the time of driving the blowing fan 40 in the closed state of the suction vane 22, the first discharge vane 24 and the second discharge vane 26, (14a).

Since the circulation port 920 is located below the air intake port 14a, air formed in the bottom surface of the intermediate portion 14e and discharged in the duct 30 can be easily moved to the front of the air intake port 14a .

The duct 30 is preferably formed with a communication hole 910 communicating with the circulation hole 920 at an upper portion of the portion connected to the first air discharge port 14b. That is, the circulation hole 920 is discharged through the communication hole 910 at the time of driving the blowing fan 40 in a state where the suction vane 22, the first discharge vane 24, and the second discharge vane 26 are closed The air in the duct 30 is sent to the air intake port 14a to be circulated back into the duct 30. [

The communication hole 910 is formed on the upper end of the first sub passage 32 of the duct 30 and the circulation hole 920 is formed on the upper side of the communication hole 910. Since the intermediate portion 14e is embedded rearwardly between the upper portion 14d and the lower portion 14f of the inner case 14 which is the lower side of the air intake port 14a, the air discharged through the circulation port 920 To the air intake port 14a.

14, the first flow path 21 performs the function of drainage. The space 930 between the first flow path 21 and the intermediate portion 14e is formed so that only the intermediate portion 14e is embedded rearwardly in the space formed by the first flow path 21 and the intermediate portion 14e, As shown in Fig. Accordingly, the first flow path 21 functions as a drain flow path, and also functions as a circulation flow path for circulating the air discharged in the duct 30 back into the duct 30. That is, the first flow path 21 smoothly moves the air discharged through the circulation port 920 to the air suction port 14a through the space 930 between the first flow path 21 and the middle portion 14e .

Therefore, when the blowing fan 40 is driven in a state where the suction vane 22, the first discharge vane 24 and the second discharge vane 26 are closed, the air suction port 14a is opened by the suction force of the blowing fan 40, The air is discharged through the communication hole 910 and the circulation hole 920 and the air discharged through the communication hole 910 and the circulation hole 920 flows through the first flow path 21 and the intermediate portion 14e to the front of the air inlet 14a and then into the duct 30 again through the air inlet 14a. As air is circulated into the duct 40, a part of the air is discharged through the first air outlet 14b to the space between the inner case 14e and the first outlet vane 24 and is discharged through the drain grooves 28 and 29 And is discharged to the outside of the bathroom manager 100, the inside of the duct 40 can be dried.

When the heater 50 is driven together with the blowing fan 40 while the suction vane 22, the first discharge vane 24 and the second discharge vane 26 are closed, the inside of the duct 40 is dried faster .

After the inside of the duct 30 is completely dried, the blowing fan 40 and the ionizer 70 are closed in a state in which the suction vane 22, the first discharge vane 24 and the second discharge vane 26 are closed Or when the blower fan 40, the heater 50 and the ionizer 70 are driven, the inside of the duct 30 can be sterilized.

The drying and sterilization of the inside of the duct 10 is preferably performed after removing the filter 60 from the air inlet 14a.

As described above, the bathroom manager according to the embodiment of the present invention provides a self-cleaning mode in which the air discharged in the duct 30 is circulated back into the duct 30 to dry and sterilize the inside of the duct 30 , Self-cleaning of the bathroom manager will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29. FIG.

FIG. 27 is a top cross-sectional side view of the bathroom manager according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 28 is a control block diagram of the bathroom manager according to the embodiment of the present invention.

27 and 28, the bathroom manager according to the embodiment of the present invention further includes a filter detection sensor 3, a humidity sensor 5, and an alarm unit 7.

The filter detection sensor 3 senses whether or not the filter 60 is attached to the air inlet 14a. The filter detection sensor 3 may be provided in the inner case 14 corresponding to the lower side of the air intake port 14a provided as a hall sensor. In this case, It is preferable that a magnet 3a which is sensed by a sensor is provided. The filter detection sensor 3 senses whether or not the filter 60 is attached to the air intake port 14a and outputs a signal for mounting the filter 60 to the air intake port 14a and a signal for mounting the filter 60 to the air intake port 14a. And inputs the removal signal to the controller 90.

The humidity sensor (5) senses the humidity value of the duct (30). The humidity sensor 5 is installed inside the upper portion of the duct 30 corresponding to the rear of the air inlet 14a. The humidity sensor 5 detects the humidity value in the duct 30 and inputs it to the controller 90.

Further, the input buttons 14c shown in Figs. 1 and 2 include a self-cleaning button 14c. When the self-cleaning button 14c is pushed by the user and the self-cleaning signal is input, the controller 90 enters the self-cleaning mode for cleaning the bathroom manager itself and can dry and sterilize the inside of the duct 30 .

The alarm unit 7 may be provided as a buzzer or a speaker. The controller 90 switches the filter 60 from the mounting signal of the filter 60 from the filter detection sensor 3 and the self-cleaning signal from the self-cleaning button 14c through the air inlet 14a. ≪ / RTI >

When the self-cleaning button 14c is pushed and the self-cleaning signal is input by the user, the controller 90 controls the suction vane motor 200, the first discharge The vane motor 400 and the motor 700 are driven to close the suction vane 22, the first discharge vane 24 and the second discharge vane 26 and then drive the fan motor 600 to drive the blowing fan 40 , The inside of the duct 30 can be dried.

The controller 90 drives the heater 50 together with the fan motor 600 when the humidity value sensed by the humidity sensor 5 is equal to or higher than the set value after the fan motor 600 is driven, It is possible to dry the inside more effectively.

If the humidity value sensed by the humidity sensor 5 is less than the set value after the fan motor 600 is driven, the controller 90 determines that the drying operation is completed, (70) can also be driven to sterilize the inside of the duct (30).

If the humidity value detected by the humidity sensor 5 is smaller than the set value after the heater 50 is driven together with the fan motor 600, the controller 90 determines that the drying is completed, and the ionizer 70 can be driven to sterilize the inside of the duct 30.

When the fan motor 600 and the ionizer 70 are driven, the controller 90 can stop the fan motor 600 and the ionizer 70 when the drying and sterilization of the duct 30 are completed. And the fan motor 600, the heater 50 and the ionizer 70 can be stopped if the fan motor 600, the heater 50 and the ionizer 70 are driven.

The self-cleaning mode of the bathroom manager 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIG.

29 is a flowchart showing a control method of a bathroom manager according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figs. 4, 28 and 29, the user grasps the suction vane 22 by hand and pulls it forward so that the suction vane 22 is opened from the inner case 14 while the lower end is rotated around the rotation center. Thereafter, the user removes the filter 60 from the air inlet 14a.

When the user removes the filter 60, the filter detection sensor 3 inputs the removal signal of the filter 60 to the controller 90. The user may remove the filter 60 from the air inlet 14a for self-cleaning of the bathroom manager 100. The user may remove the filter 60 from the air inlet 14a to replace the filter 60 There are cases where it is removed.

Therefore, the self-cleaning should not be performed when the filter detection sensor 3 inputs the detach signal of the filter 60 to the controller 90 and the filter detection sensor 3 should not perform the self- 90, the user pushes the self-cleaning button 14c, and the self-cleaning signal is input to the controller 90 so that self-cleaning is performed.

There is also a case where the user forgets to remove the filter 60 from the air inlet 14a of the bathroom manager 100 and pushes the self-cleaning button 14c. At this time, the user should be informed to remove the filter 60.

Accordingly, the controller 90 determines whether the filter 60 is detached from the air inlet 14a when the self-cleaning signal is inputted from the self-cleaning button 14c (S1). The controller 90 can determine that the filter 60 has been removed from the air inlet 14a when the signal for removing the filter 60 is input from the filter sensor 3 and the filter 60 60 is input, it can be determined that the filter 60 has not been detached from the air inlet 14a.

When the mounting signal of the filter 60 is inputted from the filter detection sensor 3 and the self-cleaning signal is input from the self-cleaning button 14c, the controller 90 removes the filter 60 from the air inlet 14a , And activates the alarm unit 7 (S2). That is, the controller 90 notifies the user that the alarm unit 7 is operated to remove the filter 60 from the air intake port 14a.

When the self-cleaning signal is input from the self-cleaning button 14c, the controller 90 switches the filter 60 from the air intake port 14a to the self- The suction vane motor 200 and the first discharge vane motor 400 and the motor 700 are actuated to discharge the suction vane 22 and the first discharge vane 24 and the second discharge vane 26 Closed (S3).

Thereafter, the controller 90 drives the fan motor 600 to drive the blowing fan 40 (S4). When the blowing fan 40 is driven, the blowing fan 40 sucks air through the air suction port 14a and blows air to the first air discharge port 14b and the second air discharge port 12a. Since a part of the air blown toward the first air discharge port 14b is moved to the front of the air suction port 14a through the circulation port 920 and the air Is introduced into the duct (30) through the suction port (14a) and circulated. Thus, the air in the duct 30 can be dried by the air circulated into the duct 30, and the humidity sensor 5 can accurately measure the humidity value in the duct 30. [

The controller 90 compares the humidity value input from the humidity sensor 5 with the set value during operation of the fan motor 600 and determines whether the humidity value is equal to or greater than the set value (S5).

If the humidity value is higher than the set value, the controller 90 determines that further drying in the duct 30 is required, and drives the heater 50 (S6). When the heater (50) is driven, the inside of the duct (30) can be dried faster. If the humidity value is less than the set value, the controller 90 determines that drying in the duct 30 is completed and drives the ionizer 70 (S8). When the ionizer 70 is driven, the inside of the duct 30 can be sterilized.

The controller 90 determines whether the humidity value input from the humidity sensor 5 during the operation of the heater 50 is less than the set value (S7). The controller 90 determines that further drying in the duct 30 is required and the heater 50 continues to drive the heater 50 (S6). If the humidity value is higher than the set value, , It is determined that drying in the duct 30 is completed and the ionizer 70 is driven (S8)

Thereafter, the controller 90 stops the fan motor 40, the heater 50, and the ionizer 70 after the ionizer 70 is driven for the set time (S9).

As described above, according to the control method of the bathroom manager and the bathroom manager according to the embodiment of the present invention, the air discharged in the duct 30 is circulated back into the duct 30, and the inside of the duct 30 is dried and sterilized The self-cleaning mode can be provided.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. It is therefore to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing detailed description, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and the equivalents thereof are included in the scope of the present invention Should be interpreted.

3: Filter detection sensor 5: Humidity sensor
7: Alarm part 12: Outer case
12a: second air outlet 14: inner case
14a: air inlet port 14b: first air outlet port
14d: front upper part of the case 14e: front middle part of the case
14f: front bottom of the case 15: lighting fixture
18: discharge grill 21: first flow path
22: suction vane 23: reflector
24: first discharge vane 25: first hinge part
26: second discharge vane 27: second hinge part
28, 29: Drain groove 30: Duct
35: flow path switching damper 40: blowing fan
50: heater 60: filter
70: Ionizer 80: The hook
90: controller 100: bathroom manager
200: suction vane motor 400: first discharge vane motor
600: Fan motor 700: Motor
804: fourth sealing member 910: communication hole
920: circulation hole

Claims (25)

A case having a front upper portion formed with an air inlet, a front lower portion formed with a first air outlet, and a front middle portion formed with a circulation hole;
A suction vane installed on a front surface of the case and opening / closing the air suction port;
A first discharge vane installed on a front surface of the case and opening / closing the first air discharge port;
A duct disposed in the case and connecting the air inlet, the first air outlet, and the circulation hole; And
And a blowing fan installed in the duct for blowing air to the first air outlet through the air inlet,
Wherein the circulation hole sends air discharged from the duct to the air inlet while the suction fan and the first discharge vane are closed. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the front middle portion is embedded rearwardly between an upper portion of the front surface and a lower portion of the front surface. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the circulation hole is formed on a bottom surface of the front middle portion. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the duct is formed with a communication hole communicating with the circulation hole on an upper side of a portion connected to the first air discharge port. The method of claim 2,
A first hinge portion inserted into the front middle portion is formed on both sides of the suction vane,
A second hinge portion inserted into the front middle portion is formed on both sides of the rear surface of the first discharge vane,
The back surface of the first discharge vane between the back surface of the suction vane between the first hinge portions on both sides and the second hinge portion on both sides forms a first flow path that is not inserted into the front middle portion Bathroom manager. The method according to claim 1,
In this case,
An outer case having a front opening,
And an inner case inserted into the outer case through the opened front face of the outer case and forming a front face of the case. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein when the blowing fan is driven while the suction vane and the first discharge vane are closed,
Wherein the circulation port sends air in the duct discharged through the communication hole to the air inlet so as to dry the inside of the duct. The method according to claim 1,
And a heater installed in the duct for heating the air in the duct. The method of claim 8,
The first and the second discharge vanes are closed, and when the blowing fan and the heater are driven,
Wherein the circulation port sends air in the duct discharged through the communication hole to the air inlet so as to dry the inside of the duct. The method according to claim 1,
And an ionizer installed in the duct to dissipate ions into the duct. The method of claim 10,
Wherein the blowing fan and the ionizer are driven while the suction vane and the first discharge vane are closed,
Wherein the circulation port sends air in the duct discharged through the communication hole to the air intake port to sterilize the inside of the duct. The method according to claim 1,
A heater installed in the duct for heating air in the duct;
And an ionizer installed in the duct to dissipate ions into the duct. The method of claim 12,
The blower fan, the heater, and the ionizer are driven in a state in which the suction vane and the first discharge vane are closed,
Wherein the circulation port sends air in the duct discharged through the communication hole to the air intake port to sterilize the air in the duct. The method according to claim 1,
And a filter installed at the air inlet. 15. The method of claim 14,
A lighting device for generating light;
And a reflector installed on a rear surface of the suction vane and reflecting the light generated by the lighting device to the filter. 15. The method of claim 14,
And a lighting device for generating light and irradiating the filter with the filter. The method according to claim 1,
A second air discharge port is further formed on a lower surface of the case,
Wherein the duct connects the air inlet, the first air outlet, the circulation hole, and the second air outlet,
A second discharge vane for opening / closing the second air discharge port;
A heater installed in the duct for heating air in the duct;
And an ionizer installed in the duct to dissipate ions into the duct. 18. The method of claim 17,
And a flow path switching damper installed in the duct for switching the flow of the air introduced into the duct through the air intake port to one of the first air discharge port and the second air discharge port. 18. The method of claim 17,
And a hanger coupled to a lower surface of the case so as to correspond to the second air outlet. 18. The method of claim 17,
In the closed state of the suction vane, the first discharge vane and the second discharge vane,
The blowing fan is driven or the blowing fan and the heater are driven to send air in the duct discharged through the communication hole to the air intake port to dry the air in the duct,
In the closed state of the suction vane, the first discharge vane and the second discharge vane,
The air blowing fan and the ionizer are driven or the air blowing fan, the heater and the ionizer are driven to send the air in the duct through which the circulation hole is discharged through the communication hole to the air intake port, A bathroom controller to sterilize air. A case having an air inlet formed in an upper portion of a front surface thereof, a first air outlet formed in a lower portion of a front surface thereof, and a second air outlet formed in a lower surface thereof, and a case having a first air outlet and a second air outlet, A fan motor for driving a blowing fan for blowing air, a filter sensor for detecting whether a filter is mounted on the air inlet, a suction vane motor for driving a suction vane for opening and closing the air suction port, And a motor for driving a second discharge vane for opening and closing the second air discharge port, the control method comprising:
A first step of inputting a signal for removing the filter from the filter sensor and a self-cleaning signal from an input button;
A second step of closing the suction vane, the first discharge vane and the second discharge vane by driving the suction vane motor, the first discharge vane motor, and the motor; And
And a third step of driving the fan motor to drive the blower fan. 23. The method of claim 21,
Wherein the bathroom manager further comprises a humidity sensor and a heater,
And driving the heater when the humidity value sensed by the humidity sensor is equal to or greater than a predetermined value after the third step. 23. The method of claim 21,
Wherein the bathroom manager further comprises a humidity sensor and an ionizer,
And driving the ionizer when the humidity value sensed by the humidity sensor is less than a set value after the third step. 23. The method of claim 21,
The bathroom manager further includes an alarm unit,
And activating the alarm unit when the self-cleaning signal is input from the input button and the mounting signal of the filter from the filter sensor before the first step. 23. The method of claim 21,
A circulation hole is further formed in the front middle portion of the case,
The bathroom manager further comprises a duct disposed in the case and connecting the air inlet, the first air outlet, the second air outlet, and the circulation opening,
Wherein the circulation hole sends air discharged from the duct to the air inlet while the suction fan and the first discharge vane are closed.

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