KR20200067777A - A pressing apparatus of public button for preventing diffusion of virus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a button pressing device which allows a user to press a button installed in a public facility used by a plurality of users without direct use of his or her hand to press the button, and which is capable of sterilizing a portion in contact with the button upon contact with the button. The present invention comprises: a coupled portion coupled to a person′s body or a person′s belongings; a main body portion provided on the coupled portion and including a power supply module for supplying power and a control module; a light emitting portion provided on an upper end of the main body portion and emitting a light source for sterilization; a transparent pressing cover made of a transparent member, provided at the front of the light emitting portion, and covering the light emitting portion; and a pressing switch provided between the coupled portion and the transparent pressing cover, and turned on when the transparent pressing cover is pressed so that power of the power supply module is provided to the light emitting portion. According to the present invention, a user can conveniently carry and use the button pressing device and thus, even when the user uses an unspecific elevator according to a movement route, indirect transmission of virus between a plurality of users can be prevented.

Description

Press button for public facilities to prevent virus transmission {A PRESSING APPARATUS OF PUBLIC BUTTON FOR PREVENTING DIFFUSION OF VIRUS}

The present invention relates to a button pressing device used to press a button installed in a facility commonly used by a large number of users without directly using a user's hand, which enables sterilization of a portion in contact with the button at the same time. It relates to a button pressing device for a public facility.

Recently, highly infectious epidemic diseases such as Corona 19 have spread rapidly, causing tremendous human and physical damage worldwide. In the case of such an infectious disease, it is common to spread by airborne droplets or human-to-person contact, and in the case of human-to-personal-propagation, it is true that there is a high risk of spreading through human hands.

On the other hand, elevators, such as apartments and offices, are facilities used by a large number of unspecified people, and the elevator buttons generate the effect of indirectly contacting fingers, which are the main path of infection between unspecified large numbers of users, and thereby spreading and moving viruses and bacteria. have.

Accordingly, as the recent corona 19 spreads, as shown in FIG. 1, a person does not press the elevator button with a finger, but provides a disposable toothpick to press and dispose the elevator button with a disposable toothpick to interpose the finger between the users via the elevator button. The idea of avoiding the indirect contact of a person came up.

In addition, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1299569 discloses a technology that provides an ultraviolet sterilization lamp fixed to an elevator button to sterilize an elevator button frequently used by multiple users.

However, according to such a prior art, the consumption of disposable products is not eco-friendly due to increased consumption of disposable products, and there is a problem in that a separate collection manpower is required because the used toothpicks must be stored and disposed of.

In addition, in the case of installations installed in the elevator, it cannot be installed according to the user's choice and must be installed by the management entity. Therefore, it is practically impossible to install the corresponding facilities in all elevators and public buttons along the user's movement path. There was a problem in that it was impossible to prevent indirect contact by a common button along the entire movement path.

(001) Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1299569

The present invention is to solve such a problem, the present invention is carried by the user without pressing the body directly to the public button and using the indirect means, while sterilizing the contact means and the button each time, the public button It is an object of the present invention to provide a button pressing device for a common facility for preventing virus transmission.

According to a feature of the present invention for achieving the above object, the present invention comprises a coupling portion for binding to a person's body or belongings; A main body part provided in the coupling part and including a power supply module and a control module for supplying power; It is provided on the upper portion of the main body, a light emitting unit for emitting a light source for sterilization; A transparent pressure cover formed of a transparent member and provided in front of the light emitting portion to cover the light emitting portion; And it is provided between the coupling portion and the transparent pressure cover, when the transparent pressure cover is pressed, it is configured to include a push switch that is switched on (ON) state so that the power of the power module is provided to the light emitting portion .

At this time, the push switch may be a holding type switch in which the ON state is maintained while the pressurized state is maintained, and the OFF state is maintained when the pressing force is released.

Further, the push switch may be a return type switch in which the ON and OFF states are sequentially changed and maintained each time it is pressed.

The engaging portion may be configured as a ring that can be fixed by being inserted into a human finger.

In addition, the ring of the coupling portion may be formed such that a part of the ring is cut and deformed.

In addition, the coupling portion may be configured with an elastic forceps to be fixed to one side of a mobile phone terminal or a vehicle remote control.

In addition, the coupling portion may be configured as a sturdy channel fixed to a mobile phone terminal or a vehicle remote control frame.

On the other hand, the coupling portion may be configured as a cover attached to a mobile phone terminal or a vehicle remote control.

In addition, when the light emitting module is turned off, the control module is controlled to maintain the light emitting module in an on state for a predetermined period of time and then to be turned off, so that the transparent pressure cover is separated from the contact target. It may be sterilized by the sterilizing light source for a predetermined time.

In addition, the transparent pressure cover is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, it may be formed by impregnating antibacterial silver or copper nanoparticles.

In addition, the transparent pressure cover, the tip portion may be formed in a curved surface so that the contact portion is minimized.

In addition, the transparent pressure cover may be configured such that a convex lens is formed at the tip curved surface, so that the sterilizing light is concentrated at the contact tip.

The following effects can be expected in the button pressing device for a common facility for preventing virus transmission according to the present invention as described above.

That is, in the present invention, since the user simply carries and uses the button pressing device, even when the user uses an unspecified elevator according to the movement route, there is an effect of preventing indirect virus transmission between multiple users.

In addition, in the present invention, when the button is pressed using the button pressing device, the sterilizing light source is irradiated by the pressure transmitted between the button and the button pressing device, thereby sterilizing the contact portion and the button of the button pressing device. Not only can the sterilized state be maintained at all times while being repeatedly used, but also a button, which is a common facility, is sterilized, thereby preventing the virus infection of a third party using the same.

1 is an image of a toothpick placed in an elevator to spread the corona 19 virus.
Figure 2 is an exemplary view showing an elevator button sterilization device according to the prior art.
Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a public facility button press device according to the present invention.
Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of an embodiment implemented in the form of a ring button device for public facilities according to the present invention.
5 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration example of a transparent pressure cover constituting a button pressing device for a common facility according to the present invention.
6 is an exemplary view showing an embodiment in which a button for pressing a public facility according to the present invention is applied to a remote control for a vehicle.
7 is an exemplary view showing an embodiment in which a button for pressing a public facility according to the present invention is applied to a mobile phone cover.
8 is a view sketching the configuration concept of a button pressing device for a public facility according to the present invention.
9 is a view sketching the state of use of the public facility button pressing device according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be described with reference to a button for a public facility for preventing virus transmission according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

Prior to the description, first, the effects, features, and methods of achieving the same will be clarified in the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only the present embodiments allow the disclosure of the present invention to be complete, and common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully inform the holder of the scope of the invention, and the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, when it is determined that a detailed description of known functions or configurations may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted, and terms to be described later in the embodiments of the present invention These terms are defined in consideration of the function of the user, and may vary depending on the intention or custom of the user and operator. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout this specification.

3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a button pressing device for a public facility according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a structure of an embodiment in which a button button for public facility according to the present invention is implemented in a ring shape. Is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration example of a transparent pressure cover constituting a button pressing device for a public facility according to the present invention, and FIG. 6 is an exemplary view showing an embodiment in which a button pressing device for a public facility according to the present invention is applied to a remote control for a vehicle. , FIG. 7 is an exemplary view showing an embodiment in which a button for pressing a public facility according to the present invention is applied to a mobile phone cover.

First, as shown in Figure 3, the common facility button pressing device according to the present invention is a coupling portion 100, the main body portion 200, the light emitting portion 400, the transparent pressure cover 500 and the push switch 300 It is configured to include.

The coupling part 100 is for attaching to the object to be used by attaching the pressing device, and the object may be largely divided into a human body or belongings.

When the object to be coupled is a human body, it may be a finger, and in this case, the coupling part 100 may be configured as a ring in the form of a ring.

On the other hand, when the object to be combined is a belonging, it may be a vehicle key or a mobile phone, and the specific form in this case will be described again.

In addition, when the coupling portion 100 is formed of a ring-shaped ring, a partial section of the ring is cut so that the ring is easily expanded and easily worn and separated by the user.

In addition, the main body part 200 is provided in the coupling part 100 to form a space in which main parts for driving the button pressing device are mounted, including a power module 210 and a control module 220 It is configured by.

The power module 210 is a part that supplies electric power for driving a light source for sterilization. Preferably, a small volume mercury battery may be applied, and a rechargeable battery that is reused by charging may also be applied.

In addition, the control module 220 is a portion that controls the light emission of the light emitting unit, which will be described later, and is preferably composed of a PCB, and the control method will be described in detail again.

In addition, the light emitting unit 400 is a portion that emits light for sterilization, and preferably an ultraviolet (UV) light emitting module is applied. However, depending on the user's age or use environment, the sterilizing power is slightly reduced, but an infrared light emitting module without skin irritation may be applied.

On the other hand, the transparent pressure cover 500 is provided as a transparent member in front of the light emitting part 400, while transmitting the sterilizing light source of the light emitting part 400, the physical contact with the button to press the button.

At this time, the contact area between the transparent pressure cover 500 and the button is minimized to minimize the possibility of virus or bacteria transmission. To this end, the transparent pressure cover 500 has a hemispherical shape or an end as shown in FIG. 4. It may be formed as a curved surface in the form of a round cone (corn).

Accordingly, the sterilizing light source of the light emitting part 400 sterilizes the surface of the transparent pressure cover 500 while passing through the transparent pressure cover 500, and up to the surface of the button in contact with the transparent pressure cover 500. Sterilization.

On the other hand, when the upper surface of the transparent pressure cover 500 is formed in a curved surface, the contact portion with the button is made in a range around the upper end of the transparent pressure cover 500, and the sterilizing light source is at the upper end of the transparent pressure cover 500. When concentrated, the sterilization effect can be maximized by using a small electric power.

Accordingly, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the inside of the transparent pressing cover 500 protrudes from the top of the transparent pressing cover 500 to form a convex lens unit 510.

In this case, as shown in Figure 5, the light source for sterilization is condensed on the upper end of the transparent pressing cover 500 by the convex lens unit 510, concentrating the sterilizing effect on the upper end of the transparent pressing cover 500 There is an effect that can be made.

Meanwhile, as long as the transparent pressing cover 500 is a material capable of transmitting a sterilizing light source, various materials may be applied, and transparent plastic or glass may be applied.

In addition, the transparent pressure cover 500 may be molded by impregnating antibacterial particles for antibacterial, for example, silver nanoparticles or antibacterial copper particles may be included. In this case, there is an advantage that can exhibit a basic antibacterial effect even when the power of the power module 210 is exhausted or the light emitting unit 400 is broken.

On the other hand, the push switch 300 refers to a switch so that when the transparent pressing cover 500 is pressed, the switch is turned on so that the power of the power module 210 is supplied to the light emitting part 400.

Various types of switches may be applied to the push switch 300. As an on-state, an on state is maintained while a pressurized state is maintained according to an operation method, and an off state is maintained when the pressing force is released. It may be configured, or may be configured as a return type switch in which the ON (ON) and OFF (OFF) state is sequentially changed upon pressing.

In addition, the push switch 300 is installed between the coupling portion 100 and the transparent pressing cover 500 according to the installation position, specifically, provided between the transparent pressing cover 500 and the main body portion 200 It may be, it may be provided between the main body 200 and the coupling portion 100.

Meanwhile, FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment in which the push switch 300 is provided inside the main body 200.

In the case of the embodiment shown in Figure 4, the main body 200 is configured to be separated and moved up and down, the switch is maintained in a spaced apart state by the elastic member, the transparent pressing cover 500 is pressed when the switch is in contact An embodiment is shown to be turned ON.

On the other hand, if you look for the control method of the control module 220, the control module 220 is basically, when the push switch 300 is ON (ON), the power supply to the light emitting unit 400 do.

Furthermore, when the push switch 300 is turned off, the control module 200 may control the light emitting module 400 to maintain an on state for a predetermined time.

Such, the OFF (off) delay of the light emitting module 400 may be implemented as a mechanical configuration of the push switch 300, or may be implemented as an electronic circuit configuration of the control module 200.

The time delay off (OFF) of the light emitting module 400 allows the transparent pressure cover 500 to be sterilized for a predetermined time after being spaced apart from the contact object (that is, after the contact is released). There is an effect that can completely ensure the sterilization state after use of the button pressing device.

On the other hand, the button pressing device according to the present invention has been described as an example of being implemented in a ring shape worn on a human body, but may be implemented to be used in combination with various belongings that the user carries on a daily basis.

Specifically, the button pressing device according to the present invention may be implemented to be used in combination with a smart key for a vehicle, as shown in FIG. 6.

In the illustrated embodiment, the coupling part 100 ′ may be composed of an elastic frame inserted into a border of a smart key, and the main body part 200, the light emitting part 400 and the transparent pressing cover ( 500) may be provided.

Accordingly, in the case of this embodiment, it can be attached to a vehicle smart key and used.

On the other hand, in the embodiment shown in Figure 7, the coupling portion 100" may be configured as a mobile phone cover. That is, as shown, the coupling portion 100' is composed of a mobile phone cover, the mobile phone The main body part 200, the light emitting part 400, and the transparent pressing cover 500 are provided on one side of the cover, so that most users can attach and use the smartphone at all times.

In addition, although not shown, the coupling portion of the present invention may be composed of elastic forceps. When the coupling portion is composed of elastic tongs, there is an advantage that can be used in combination with a variety of belongings.

On the other hand, Fig. 8 is a diagram sketched by the inventor of the concept of a button pressing device for a public facility according to the present invention, and Fig. 9 is a drawing sketched by the inventor of a method of using a button pressing device for a public facility according to the present invention.

The button pressing device according to the present invention configured as described above is configured as shown in FIG. 8, and as shown in FIG. 9, a button pressing device is inserted into a finger and a commonly used elevator button is pressed. In this case, the ultraviolet light sterilization light is irradiated to sterilize the button pressing device and the button of the pressed elevator.

The rights of the present invention are not limited to the embodiments described above but are defined by the claims, and those skilled in the art can make various modifications and adaptations within the scope of the claims. It is self-evident.

The present invention relates to a button pressing device that enables a user to sterilize a portion in contact with a button at the same time while pressing a button installed in a facility commonly used by a plurality of users without directly using the user's hand. According to this, since the user simply carries and uses the button pressing device, even when the user uses an unspecified elevator according to the movement route, there is an effect of preventing indirect virus transmission between multiple users.

100, 100', 100": coupling part 200: main body part
210: Power module 220: Control module
300: push switch 400: light emitting unit
500: transparent pressing cover 510: convex lens unit

Claims (11)

A coupling portion for coupling to a person's body or belongings;
A main body part provided in the coupling part and including a power supply module and a control module for supplying power;
It is provided on the upper portion of the main body, a light emitting unit for emitting a light source for sterilization;
A transparent pressure cover formed of a transparent member and provided in front of the light emitting portion to cover the light emitting portion; And
It is provided between the coupling portion and the transparent pressure cover, and when the transparent pressure cover is pressed, it is configured to include a push switch that is switched on (ON) so that the power of the power module is provided to the light emitting portion Press button for common facility to prevent virus transmission.
According to claim 1,
The push switch,
It is a maintenance-type switch that maintains an ON state while a pressurized state is maintained, and an OFF state when a pressurized pressure is released.
According to claim 1,
The push switch,
A common facility button press device for preventing virus propagation, characterized in that it is a return type switch in which the ON and OFF states are sequentially changed and maintained at each pressurization.
According to claim 1,
The coupling portion,
It is composed of a ring that can be fixed by being inserted into a person's finger.
The method of claim 4,
The coupling portion ring,
A common facility button press device for preventing the transmission of viruses, characterized in that a part is cut so that it can be deformed.
According to claim 1,
The coupling portion,
It is made of elastic forceps so that it can be fixed to one side of the mobile phone terminal or the vehicle remote control.
According to claim 1,
The coupling portion,
It is composed of a fixed channel fixed to the edge of a mobile phone terminal or a vehicle remote control.
According to claim 1,
The coupling portion,
It is composed of a cover attached to a mobile phone terminal or a vehicle remote control.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The control module,
When the light-emitting module is driven OFF, the light-emitting module is maintained in an ON state for a predetermined period of time and then controlled to be OFF, for a predetermined time after the transparent pressure cover is separated from the contact target. A button for pressing a public facility for preventing virus transmission, characterized in that it is sterilized by the sterilizing light source.
The method of claim 9,
The transparent pressure cover,
It is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and it is formed by impregnating antibacterial silver or copper nanoparticles.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The transparent pressure cover,
A common facility button press device for preventing virus transmission, characterized in that the tip portion is formed in a curved surface so that the contact portion is minimized.

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