KR20210069541A - individual cup automatic sterilization system using tap water - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus for automatically sterilizing and cleaning personal cups using tap water, and to an apparatus capable of automatically sterilizing, washing and drying a tumbler by spraying sterilizing water generated using a plurality of electrodes of a non-diaphragm to a tumbler. The apparatus for automatically sterilizing and cleaning personal cups using tap water according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a solenoid valve (200) for blocking or permitting the inflow of water from the outside; a sensor unit (100) for detecting an approach of an object within a preset range; a sterilizing water generating unit (300) for including a (+) electrode and a (-) electrode disposed adjacently without a diaphragm for exchanging ions of the electrolyte and generating sterilizing water by electrolyzing water flowing into the solenoid valve (200) through the (+) electrode and the (-) electrode; a control unit (500) for controlling the operations of the solenoid valve (200) and the sterilizing water generating unit (300); a spraying unit (600) for spraying the sterilizing water generated by the sterilizing water generating unit (300) to the outside; and a case including the solenoid valve (200), the sensor unit (100), the sterilizing water generating unit (300) and the control unit (500) therein. The spraying unit comprises: an internal spraying unit exposed and disposed on the upper end of the case and configured to spray the sterilizing water to the inner region of the object; and an external spraying unit for spraying the sterilizing water to an external area of the object.

Description

Personal cup automatic sterilization system using tap water {individual cup automatic sterilization system using tap water}

The present invention relates to an automatic sterilization and cleaning device for personal cups using tap water. More particularly, it relates to a device capable of automatically sterilizing, washing and drying by spraying sterilizing water generated using a plurality of electrodes of a non-diaphragm to a tumbler.

Cups are used for drinking water or beverages. When using a small amount at home, a cup with a handle is often used. There is not much difficulty in washing dishes because there are not many dishes. Inevitably, difficulties arise in the cleaning of the cup.

In many cases, paper cups, which are mainly used in vending machines for beverages containing coffee, are placed next to the water purifier, but in the case of paper cups that are not recycled, the waste of resources and the loss of forests to produce paper cups is one of the main causes of global warming. There is a movement to limit the use of disposable paper cups.

For this reason, many dedicated washing machines that automatically clean only the cups have been developed and used, and the most used type of cup is a simple shape with a smaller cross-section toward the bottom and is made of stainless steel or synthetic resin.

At this time, it is natural to spray water for washing, but in most cup washing devices, the washing process is performed while moving the cup sideways in order to allow the sprayed water to drain out quickly, and then drying and sterilization are performed in the same state. It was common.

However, even if the cup rolls on the side that comes into contact with the bottom in the process of moving the cup to the side and going through the washing, drying and sterilization process, partial cleaning or sterilization may be insufficient. Even if it is inclined, there is a risk that foreign substances may enter in the drying process by blowing in a state in which water is not completely drained.

Korean Intellectual Property Office Registered Patent No. 10-1338469 Korean Intellectual Property Office Registered Patent No. 10-0402160

It is an object of the present invention to provide a user with an automatic personal cup sterilization and washing apparatus using tap water.

Specifically, it is an object of the present invention to provide a user with a device capable of automatically sterilizing, washing and drying by spraying sterilizing water generated using a plurality of electrodes of a non-diaphragm to a tumbler.

An object of the present invention is to provide a user with an apparatus capable of sterilizing and cleaning individual cups (tumblers, mug cups, etc.) quickly and conveniently using a multi-sided spray nozzle and an electrolysis module.

On the other hand, the technical problems to be achieved in the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned are clearly to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below. can be understood

In order to achieve the above object, an automatic personal cup sterilization and washing apparatus using tap water according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a solenoid valve 200 for blocking or allowing the inflow of water from the outside; a sensor unit 100 for detecting an approach of an object within a preset range; Electrolysis of water introduced into the solenoid valve 200 through the (+) electrode and the (-) electrode, including a (+) electrode and a (-) electrode disposed adjacently without a diaphragm for exchanging ions of the electrolyte a sterilizing water generating unit 300 to generate sterilized water; a control unit 500 for controlling the operations of the solenoid valve 200 and the sterilizing water generating unit 300; a spraying unit 600 for spraying the sterilizing water generated by the sterilizing water generating unit 300 to the outside; and a case including the solenoid valve 200, the sensor unit 100, the sterilizing water generating unit 300, and the control unit 500 therein; further comprising, wherein the injection unit is exposed at the upper end of the case and an internal spraying unit for spraying the sterilizing water to the inner region of the object; and an external spraying unit for spraying the sterilizing water to an external area of the object. may include.

In addition, the internal injection unit is disposed in the center of the injection unit lower than a predetermined height in the form of a cap having a plurality of holes, and the sterilizing water sprayed through the plurality of holes is applied to the entire inner region of the object. It can be sprayed randomly.

In addition, the plurality of external injection units is provided, and the plurality of external injection units are spaced apart from the internal injection unit by a predetermined distance, and the external area of the object is divided into a plurality of areas, and each of the plurality of external injection units is , the sterilizing water may be sprayed to each of the plurality of designated areas.

In addition, the injection unit, the air injection unit for injecting air (air) to the inner region of the object; further comprises, when the operation of the internal injection unit and the external injection unit is finished, the air injection unit is sprayed By the air, the inside of the object may be dried.

In addition, the inside of the sterilizing water generating unit 300 further includes a flow path 2000 for electrolysis while the introduced water passes, and the flow path 2000 is formed inside the sterilizing water generating unit 300 . The sterilization is arranged in at least a partly curved shape and is electrolyzed as the inflow water passes through the at least partly curved flow path 2000 , thereby increasing the average contact amount with the (+) electrode and the (-) electrode. The spawn rate of numbers can be increased.

In addition, it further includes; leaving the drain 952 for discharging the sterilizing water disposed around the injection unit to the outside, and when the sensor unit 100 detects the approach of the object, the control unit 500 , the solenoid valve 200 may be opened to control the inflow of the water, and the sterilizing water generating unit 300 may be controlled to electrolyze the introduced water to generate sterilized water.

In addition, the sensor unit is a proximity sensor, and the proximity sensor includes a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic type proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. may include

The present invention can provide a user with an automatic personal cup sterilization and washing apparatus using tap water.

Specifically, the present invention can provide a user with a system capable of automatically sterilizing, washing and drying by spraying sterilizing water generated using a plurality of electrodes of a non-diaphragm to a tumbler.

In addition, the present invention provides the effect of eliminating the blind spot generated during washing, washing the entire area inside the cup and the area outside the cup, and drying it.

In addition, the present invention provides an effect of being able to easily dry the inner space of the cup through the air supplied through the air injection unit when the cleaning of the cup is completed.

In addition, the present invention provides the effect of easily washing and drying the lid of the tumbler.

In addition, the present invention can provide a user with a device capable of sterilizing and cleaning individual cups (tumblers, mug cups, etc.) quickly and conveniently using a multi-sided spray nozzle and an electrolysis module.

This multi-sided spray nozzle is a pulse-type multi-sided spray nozzle in which water and air are mixed, and it reduces water consumption and improves cleaning power to reduce the dead zone of cup cleaning. It can also be used as an air jet nozzle.

In addition, the diaphragm-free electrolysis module/electrode will be a constant current type diaphragm-free electrolysis module/electrode that can minimize the power consumption while maintaining a uniform concentration of hypochlorous acid in real time according to the concentration of residual chlorine in the incoming tap water. can

In addition, the present invention can provide a water treatment device that can automatically provide sterilization water to a user using a non-contact sensor, and can provide a water treatment device that increases efficiency of sterilizing water conversion through a flow path type electrolysis sterilization module.

In addition, the present invention is applied to the environment-friendly technology of the north water, it can provide the following effects.

(1) Real-time high-concentration hypochlorous acid (HOCL) sterilization water generation (about 20 times)

(2) Reduce sterilization and cleaning time (about 6 seconds)

(3) Improved cleaning power (about 3 times)

(4) Minimize water consumption (about 70% reduction)

(5) Minimize power consumption (about 50W)

(6) Easy, quick & simple

(7) Sterilized water is for eco-friendly products such as water after sterilization and washing

On the other hand, the effects obtainable in the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs from the following description. will be able

1 is a block diagram of a personal cup automatic sterilization and washing apparatus using tap water proposed by the present invention.
Figure 2 shows a specific example of the personal cup automatic sterilization and washing apparatus using tap water proposed by the present invention.
3 is a view showing a specific example of a solenoid valve, a sterilizing water generating unit, a control unit, etc. applied to a water treatment device that provides sterilizing water for an automatic personal cup sterilization and washing device using tap water proposed by the present invention.
4 is a view for explaining a process of generating sterilization water through the automatic sterilization and washing apparatus for personal cups using tap water proposed by the present invention.
5A to 5D show specific examples of an internal injection unit, an external injection unit, an air injection unit, and a mounting unit in relation to the present invention.
6A to 6C are diagrams for explaining specific cleaning and drying operations of the internal injection unit, the external injection unit, and the air injection unit in relation to the present invention.
7A to 7C show an example of an automatic personal cup sterilization and washing apparatus using tap water according to the present invention coupled to a case.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, one embodiment described below does not unreasonably limit the content of the present invention described in the claims, and it cannot be said that the entire configuration described in the present embodiment is essential as a solution for the present invention.

Problems of the prior art and prior art

As the transmission and spread of H1N1 H1N1 MERS is occurring all over the world, as a result of the recently announced influenza sample monitoring in Korea, the number of influenza viruses is increasing, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a H1N1 influenza pandemic advisory nationwide. We urged caution and first announced that vaccination recommendations for those subject to vaccination and thorough personal hygiene management such as washing personal cups were announced.

According to a recently reported article, water-borne diseases and food poisoning, which are highly contagious in Incheon, are enjoying every year, but the cause has not been found.

These diseases are diseases that show symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and fever due to infection with microorganisms and viruses in the process of ingesting contaminated water and food.

Representative food poisoning bacteria include norovirus and pathogenic E. coli, and the incidence rate is increasing due to changes in climate and environmental factors.

Simultaneous epidemics are caused by bacteria and viruses that occur every year around the world, but there is no clear preventive measure against it, and the only preventive measure is personal hygiene (handwashing, cup washing, etc.), which is expected to have a preventive effect of about 90%. there is a situation.

Tap water used for personal hygiene (hand washing, cup washing, etc.) goes through pre-treatment such as antibacterial/sterilization treatment before being supplied to each household through water pipes. There is a problem with this proliferation.

In addition, it is known that currently only 60% of domestic tap water is supplied, and therefore 40% of households are receiving groundwater that has not been treated with antibacterial/sterilization.

Referring to Korean Intellectual Property Office Registration Patent No. 10-0402160, a conventional automatic cup washing device is described.

Referring to the Korean Patent Office Registration Patent No. 10-0402160, in the prior invention, an automatic cup washing device is installed on the outside of the water supply in a form that surrounds the water supply, so that the user picks up the cup washed from one side of the automatic cup washing device and removes it from the water supply. If you put the used cup on the other side of the automatic cup washing device after receiving and drinking water, the cup is automatically cleaned and moved to the initial position where the cup can be used and waits, so that a number of cups continuously rotate around the drinking fountain. By repeating the process of being washed and used while doing so, a small amount of cups can be quickly and thoroughly washed and water can be supplied to a large number of people.

In this conventional invention, a cup supply conveyor and a cup discharge conveyor are respectively installed on both sides of the cleaning device, and the cup loaded on the cup supply conveyor is used as a cup holder in a state where the cleaning unit for washing, rinsing, and drying the cup operates in place. Each cup was held and moved to the washing unit to wash the cups.

Therefore, the conventional invention has a problem that not only takes up a lot of installation area but also increases the manufacturing cost, and the structure of the device part for washing by holding each cup individually and moving it to the washing device part is complicated and the device There were problems such as having difficulty controlling wealth.

In particular, according to the prior art, there is a problem that a blind spot generated during washing is necessarily generated, it is impossible to wash and sterilize the entire area inside the cup and the area outside the cup, and a separate operation is required for drying. .

In addition, there was also a problem in that it is practically impossible to perform washing on an object having a low height, such as a lid of a tumbler.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a user with an automatic personal cup sterilization and cleaning device using tap water, which can be automatically sterilized, washed and dried by spraying sterilizing water generated using a plurality of electrodes without a diaphragm onto a polyhedron. We want to provide the device to the user.

Block diagram of an automatic sterilization and cleaning device for personal cups using tap water

1 is a block diagram of a personal cup automatic sterilization and washing apparatus using tap water proposed by the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a personal cup automatic sterilization and washing apparatus 10 using tap water proposed by the present invention includes a sensor unit 100 , a solenoid valve 200 , a sterilization water generating unit 300 , an interface unit 400 , It may include a control unit 500 , an injection unit 600 , a power supply unit 700 , a control unit 800 , a mixing unit 900 , and a case 950 .

First, the sensor unit 100 determines the opening/closing state of the personal cup automatic sterilization and washing apparatus 10 using tap water, the location of the personal cup automatic sterilization and cleaning apparatus 10 using tap water, the presence of user contact, and automatic personal cup automatic sterilization using tap water. Automatic personal cup using tap water by detecting the current state of the personal cup automatic sterilizing and cleaning device 10 using tap water, such as the orientation of the washing device 10 and the acceleration/deceleration of the personal cup automatic sterilizing and washing device 10 using tap water A sensing signal for controlling the operation of the sterilization and washing apparatus 10 is generated.

For example, the proximity sensor may sense the user's body in proximity to the automatic personal cup sterilization and washing apparatus 10 using tap water.

In addition, it is also possible to sense whether the power supply unit 700 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 400 is coupled to an external device, and the like.

As described above, the sensor unit 100 may include a proximity sensor 141 .

The proximity sensor detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (eg, proximity touch distance, proximity touch direction, proximity touch speed, proximity touch time, proximity touch position, proximity touch movement state, etc.).

Information corresponding to the sensed proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern may be output on a display unit (not shown).

Although not shown in FIG. 1 , the apparatus 10 for automatic sterilization and washing of personal cups using tap water proposed by the present invention may further include a display unit.

The display unit displays (outputs) information processed by the automatic sterilization and washing apparatus 10 for personal cups using tap water.

The display unit includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, 3 It may include at least one of a 3D display.

Some of these displays may be of a transparent type or a light-transmitting type so that the outside can be viewed through them. This may be referred to as a transparent display, and a typical example of the transparent display is a TOLED (Transparant OLED). The rear structure of the display unit may also be configured as a light transmissive structure.

As an example of the sensor unit 100 , a display unit and a sensor for sensing a touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as a 'touch sensor') may be used, and when a mutual layer structure is formed (hereinafter referred to as a 'touch screen') In addition, the display unit may be used as an input device in addition to the output device. The touch sensor may have the form of, for example, a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific part of the display unit or capacitance generated in a specific part of the display unit into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect not only the touched position and area, but also the pressure at the time of the touch.

When there is a touch input to the touch sensor, a signal(s) corresponding thereto is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal(s) and then transmits corresponding data to the controller 500 . Accordingly, the control unit 500 can know which area of the display unit has been touched, and the like.

In addition, the proximity sensor 141, which is an example of the sensor unit 100, may be disposed in the inner region of the automatic personal cup sterilization/cleaning apparatus 10 using tap water covered by the touch screen or near the touch screen. The proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object existing in the vicinity without mechanical contact using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays. Proximity sensors have a longer lifespan than contact sensors and their utility is also high.

Examples of the proximity sensor include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive type proximity sensor, a magnetic type proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. When the touch screen is of a capacitive type, it is configured to detect the proximity of the pointer by a change in an electric field according to the proximity of the pointer. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

That is, the present invention prevents contact infection by the faucet handle by using an infrared sensor, and by using sterile water, it is possible to provide the effect of blocking the source of infection through the water pipe and sterilizing and cleaning the user's cup.

Next, the solenoid valve 200 may be individually opened or blocked depending on whether current is supplied from the control unit 500 , so that the sterilizing water supply mode by the sterilizing water generating unit 300 may be executed.

In addition, the sterilizing water generating unit 300 includes a plurality of electrodes without a diaphragm.

For example, it may include two (+) electrodes and a (-) electrode of no diaphragm.

However, the content of the present invention is not limited to two electrodes, and when a pair of (+) electrodes and (-) electrodes of a non-diaphragm are included, a larger number of electrodes may be included.

At this time, there is no diaphragm between the at least two electrodes disposed in the sterilizing water generating unit 300, and in a diaphragm-free environment, trace minerals in water and residual chlorine in the raw water serve as an electrolyte, so it is highly efficient depending on the material of the electrode. of electrolytic sterilization water can be obtained.

The process of generating sterilizing water through the sterilizing water generating unit 300 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 4 .

In addition, the interface unit 400 serves as a passage with all external devices and devices connected to the automatic sterilization and washing apparatus 10 for personal cups using tap water.

The interface unit 400 provides a structure to be connected to an external device, receives data from an external device, receives power and delivers it to each component inside the personal cup automatic sterilization and washing device 10 using tap water, or tap water. The data inside the used personal cup automatic sterilization and cleaning device 10 is transmitted to an external device.

For example, wired/wireless headset ports, external charger ports, wired/wireless data ports, memory card ports, ports for connecting devices equipped with identification modules, audio input/output (I/O) ports, A video I/O (Input/Output) port, an earphone port, etc. may be included in the interface unit 400 .

When the automatic personal cup sterilization and cleaning apparatus 10 using tap water is connected to an external cradle, the interface unit is a passage through which power from the cradle is supplied to the personal cup automatic sterilization and cleaning apparatus 10 using tap water, Various command signals input from the cradle by the user may be a passage through which the automatic sterilization and washing apparatus 10 for personal cups using the tap water is transmitted.

The various command signals or the power input from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the automatic sterilization and washing apparatus 10 for personal cups using tap water is correctly mounted on the cradle.

In addition, the control unit 500 controls the operations of the solenoid valve 200 , the sterilizing water generating unit 300 , the power supply unit 700 , and the injecting unit 600 based on the signal detected through the sensor unit 100 . .

The controller 500 generally controls the overall operation of the automatic personal cup sterilization and washing apparatus 10 using tap water.

The controller 500 described herein may be implemented in a computer-readable recording medium using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

According to the hardware implementation, the controller 500 is ASICs (application specific integrated circuits), DSPs (digital signal processors), DSPDs (digital signal processing devices), PLDs (programmable logic devices), FPGAs (field programmable gate arrays, processors ( processors), controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and other electrical units for performing other functions may be implemented using at least one.

According to the software implementation, the controller 500 may be implemented as separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more functions and operations described herein. The software code may be implemented as a software application written in a suitable programming language.

In addition, the power supply unit 700 receives external power and internal power under the control of the control unit 500 to supply power required for the operation of each component.

In addition, the injection unit 600 may supply sterilizing water to the user.

The specific structure of the injection unit 600 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 5A to 8D .

In addition, the control unit 800 generates input data for the user to control the operation of the automatic sterilization and washing apparatus 10 for a personal cup using tap water.

The control unit 800 may include a keypad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure/capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

In addition, the user control unit 800 according to the present invention may be used to control the supply of hot and cold water.

In addition, the control unit 800 may be used as a configuration in which general tap water is introduced.

The tap water introduced into the control unit 800 may be provided in a different configuration through the control unit 800 .

Also, the mixing unit 900 selectively mixes a plurality of gases with sterilizing water and supplies it to a space for cleaning the cup.

Finally, the case 950 includes the sensor unit 100, the solenoid valve 200, the sterilization water generator 300, the interface unit 400, the control unit 500, the injection unit 600, the power supply unit ( 700 ), the control unit 800 , and a housing for accommodating the mixing unit 900 .

Meanwhile, although not shown, the automatic personal cup sterilization and washing apparatus 10 using tap water proposed by the present invention may further include a wireless communication unit (not shown) capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the outside.

Here, the communication used for the communication technology of the wireless communication unit may include long-distance wireless communication and short-range wireless communication.

The short-distance communication may use at least one of Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), and ZigBee technology.

In addition, long-distance wireless communication is CDMA (code division multiple access), FDMA (frequency division multiple access), TDMA (time division multiple access), OFDMA (orthogonal frequency division multiple access), SC-FDMA (single carrier frequency division multiple access) At least one of the techniques may be used.

Automatic sterilization and cleaning device for personal cups using tap water

Meanwhile, FIG. 2 shows a specific example of an automatic personal cup sterilization and washing apparatus using tap water proposed by the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2 , an injection unit 600 for discharging sterilizing water to the outside is shown on the upper side, and a sensor unit (not shown) for detecting that a user is located adjacently is shown.

For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the sensor unit 100 applied herein is a proximity sensor, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

In addition, as the proximity sensor according to the present invention, a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive type proximity sensor, a magnetic type proximity sensor, an infrared proximity sensor, etc. may be used. have.

Meanwhile, the injection unit 600 according to the present invention may include an internal injection unit 610 , an external injection unit 620 , an air injection unit 630 , and a mounting unit 640 .

The internal spraying unit 610 is a structure for cleaning and sterilizing by spraying sterilizing water inside the disposed cup, and the external spraying unit 620 sprays sterilizing water to at least a partial area of the outside of the disposed cup for cleaning and sterilization. structure for sterilization.

In this case, the external injection unit 620 may be provided in plurality as shown in FIG. 2 .

In addition, when the cleaning and sterilization of the cup is completed through the internal injection unit 610 and the external injection unit 620 , the air injection unit 630 provides a function of spraying air into the cup to dry it.

In addition, in the case of an object having a low height, such as a lid of a tumbler, when the mounting unit 640 is disposed on the device, the separation distance from the internal spraying unit 610 is too close, so cleaning and sterilization cannot be substantially performed. It provides a function of holding a corresponding object in order to be disposed by maintaining a constant distance from the master 610 and the external injection unit 620 .

Next, in the middle of FIG. 2 , the solenoid valve 200 , the sterilizing water generating unit 300 , the interface unit 400 , the power supply unit 700 , and the control unit 500 are illustrated.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the control unit 500 is illustrated as being disposed on the surface of the control box in the middle, but the present invention is not limited thereto and the position of the control unit 500 may be changed.

In addition, in the above description, it was assumed that the sensor unit 100 is disposed on the upper end of the spray unit 600 , but the content of the present invention is not limited thereto, and the sensor unit 100 is an intermediate part of the water treatment device 10 . Alternatively, it may be disposed on the lower part.

Provision of sterilized water through an automatic sterilization and washing device for personal cups using tap water

3 shows a specific example of a solenoid valve, a sterilizing water generating unit, a control unit, etc. applied to the polyhedral injection device proposed by the present invention.

2 and 3 , a solenoid valve 200 is shown.

The solenoid valve 200 may be individually opened or blocked depending on whether current is supplied from the control unit 500 , so that the sterilizing water supply mode by the sterilizing water generating unit 300 may be executed.

In addition, the sterilizing water generating unit 300 generates electrolytic sterilizing water using a plurality of electrodes of no diaphragm.

4 is a view for explaining a process of generating sterilizing water through the polyhedral injection device proposed by the present invention.

A process of electrolysis of water and generating sterilization water will be described with reference to FIG. 4 .

In general, an ionized water generator is called an ionized water generator or a reduced water device, and the ionized water device includes a water purifier and an electrolyzer to generate acidic and alkaline ionized water by electrolysis.

The alkaline ionized water thus generated is mainly used for beverages, and the acidic ionized water is used as skin care water, disinfectant water, or washing water.

However, most of the acidic water produced together in the process of producing alkaline water for food is wastewater.

In addition, acidic water generated in a general ionizer for use as sterilizing water and washing water has low sterilization power, and acidic water generated in a general alkaline ionizer is ionized water generated in the anode room by electrolyzing general purified water with a pH of about 4.0 ~ Generated between 6.5.

On the other hand, strong acid ionized water is produced in the same process as in a general alkaline water ionizer, but strong acidic hypochlorous acid water with strong sterilizing power is generated when dilute salt solution (0.2% or less) is supplied through a metering pump and undergoes an electrolysis process.

In order to generate strong acidic hypochlorous acid water with strong sterilizing power, electrolysis in purified water mixed with a separate solvent (NaCl or HCl, etc.) as described above to produce strongly acidic or strongly alkaline ionized water. Bar, Currently, an ionizer that generates alkaline water and strongly acidic water in the same electrolyzer is being developed, but there is no verification result that it is harmless to the human body when drinking while generating odor to users when using alkaline water after generating strong acidic water.

Referring to FIG. 4 , a (+) pole and a (-) pole exist based on the diaphragm, and in the electrolyte, the anion moves to the (+) pole, and the cation moves to the (-) pole, so that hydrolysis is performed.

In addition, using tap water as an electrolyte, elements classified as anions move to the (+) pole, and elements classified as cations move to the (-) pole.

As a result, acidic ionized water is generated at the (+) pole and output is possible, and at the (-) pole, alkaline ionized water is generated and output is possible.

On the other hand, electrolysis without using a diaphragm is called diaphragm-free electrolysis.

In other words, diaphragm-free electrolysis means electrolysis without using a diaphragm between the (+) electrode and the (-) electrode, and since the electrolysis is performed with a small force, the electrical resistance is small and weaker heat is generated than the diaphragm. .

The diaphragm uses a diaphragm, and it uses a diaphragm to prevent only ions from passing between the (+) electrode and the (-) electrode, but not water.

Diaphragm electrolysis achieves maximum efficiency per unit time compared to diaphragm-free electrolysis, and the reason there is a diaphragm is to map pH to a desired value.

The no diaphragm means that there is no flow of water in both electrodes, so a lot of power is needed, so heat is generated, which means that the resistance of electricity is that much.

However, even in the non-diaphragm method, if the operating time is prolonged, the same phenomenon as the diaphragm method may occur.

In the case of the diaphragm method, a small amount of residue is left in the polar chamber on the (-) electrode side, that is, on the side where alkaline ionized water is generated.

If this is continuously concentrated, impurities that can be seen with the naked eye are formed.

In the case of water ionizer, if only one polarity is used, the scale becomes excessively caught on the surface of the electrode at some point, resulting in a rapid decrease in efficiency. A method of artificially dropping may be adopted.

In the case of electrolysis with fresh water (that is, stored in a certain container), if the polarity of the electrode is changed, the lifespan of the electrode may be affected and the efficiency may be lowered.

There is no diaphragm between the at least two electrodes disposed in the sterilizing water generating unit 300, and as described in FIG. 4 , in a diaphragm-free environment, trace minerals and residual chlorine in the water serve as an electrolyte, so the electrode High-efficiency electrolytic sterilization water can be obtained depending on the material of

In addition, the power supply unit 700 provides a function of supplying driving power to each component.

Meanwhile, the interface unit 400 may include a first interface unit 410 , a second interface unit 420 , and a third interface unit 430 .

That is, there is shown a pipe 440 connecting the upper side and the middle part including the injection unit 600 for discharging the sterilizing water to the outside and the sensor unit 100 for detecting that the user is located adjacently, the pipe 440 is shown. ) and the third interface unit 430 may be used to connect the sterilizing water generating unit 300 .

In addition, the second interface unit 420 may be used to connect the solenoid valve 200 and the sterilizing water generating unit 300 .

In addition, the first interface unit 410 may be used to connect the control unit 800 through which water is introduced and the solenoid valve 200 .

In addition, the adjustment unit 800 is shown at the lower end of FIG. 2 .

Through the operation of the control unit 800, the user can control the supply of desired hot water and cold water.

Also, when tap water is introduced through the lower end of the control unit 800 , the introduced tap water may be provided to the solenoid valve 200 through the first interface unit 410 .

Sterilization, washing and drying through an automatic sterilization and washing device for personal cups using tap water

5A to 5D show specific examples of an internal injection unit, an external injection unit, an air injection unit, and a mounting unit in relation to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5A , the internal injection unit 610 is disposed at the center of the injection unit 600 .

The internal spraying unit 610 is configured in the form of a cap, and, like a shower head, a plurality of holes are provided on the surface, so that the sterilizing water can be output while spraying 360 degrees through the plurality of holes.

The sterilizing water sprayed in various directions through the plurality of holes of the internal injection unit 610 can sterilize and clean the inside of the cup disposed on the upper end of the internal injection unit 610 without a blind spot.

In addition, a plurality of external injection units 620 may be provided on the injection unit 600 as shown in FIG. 5A .

Although three external injection units 620 are provided in FIG. 5A , the present invention is not limited thereto, and a more diverse number and different shapes of external injection units 620 may be provided.

The external spraying unit 620 illustrated in FIG. 5A may spray the sterilizing water on the outer surface of the cup disposed on the upper end of the internal spraying unit 610 .

For example, the user grips the lower end of the cup by hand and consumes the drink by contacting the upper end with the lips, so the plurality of external injection units 620a, 620b, 620c divides the entire area of the upper region of the cup into three. It is possible to sterilize and wash by spraying sterilizing water to each area in charge while dividing the charge.

In addition, when the inside and outside of the cup are sterilized and washed by the internal injection unit 610 and the external injection unit 620 , the air injection unit 630 receives high-speed air into the inside of the cup. By supplying, the function of drying the inside of the cup is provided.

Although illustrated and described on the assumption that only the air spraying unit 630 for drying the inside of the cup is provided in the present invention, a separate air spraying unit 630 for drying the outside of the cup together may be additionally provided.

In addition, in order to overcome the difficulty of completely sterilizing and cleaning the inside of the cup when the separation distance between the cup and the internal injection unit 610 is too close, the mounting unit 640 includes the internal injection unit 610 over a certain distance. It is a structure that holds the corresponding cup so that it can be spaced apart from it.

The mounting unit 640 operates more efficiently when the object to be cleaned and sterilized is smaller than or equal to a certain size than when the object is larger than or equal to a certain size.

For example, in the case of the lid of the tumbler, due to its flat and thin shape, it is difficult to clean because it comes into contact with the internal spraying unit 610 , so it can be washed and sterilized by being spaced a certain distance through the mounting unit 640 .

A specific operation of the mounting unit will be described later with reference to FIG. 10 .

On the other hand, Figure 5b is a view showing the internal injection unit 610, the external injection unit 620, the air injection unit 630, and the mounting unit 640 according to the present invention viewed from the upper side.

In addition, Figure 5c is a view showing the internal injection unit 610, the external injection unit 620, the air injection unit 630 and the mounting portion 640 according to the present invention viewed from the side.

In addition, FIG. 5D shows the internal injection unit 610, the external injection unit 620, the air injection unit 630 and the mounting unit 640 according to the present invention as viewed from the lower side.

Meanwhile, FIGS. 6A to 6C are diagrams for explaining specific cleaning and drying operations of the internal injection unit, the external injection unit, and the air injection unit in relation to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6A , the sensor unit 100 senses that the user's cup 1000 is adjacent within a preset distance.

Typically, a proximity sensor may be used as the sensor unit 100 to detect the user's proximity.

Thereafter, the sensed information is transmitted to the controller 500 , and the solenoid valve 200 is opened under the control of the controller 500 .

In addition, in response to the opening of the solenoid valve 200 , raw water flows into the solenoid valve 200 through the control unit 800 , and the raw water introduced into the solenoid valve 200 is provided to the sterilizing water generator 300 . do.

At this time, at least one pair of (+) and (-) electrodes of the non-diaphragm existing in the sterilizing water generating unit 300 electrolyze the raw water supplied to the sterilizing water generating unit 300 to generate sterilizing water.

Through this process, the generated sterilizing water is delivered to the spray unit 600 along the pipe 440 and is sprayed in various directions through a plurality of holes of the inner spray unit 610 of the spray unit.

That is, as shown in FIG. 6A, the internal injection unit 610 according to the present invention is configured in the form of a cap, and, like a shower head, a plurality of holes are provided on the surface, and sterilization through the plurality of holes. The number is scattered 360 degrees so that it can be printed.

In FIG. 6A , the sterilizing water sprayed in various directions through the plurality of holes of the internal injection unit 610 can sterilize and clean the inside of the cup disposed on the upper end of the internal injection unit 610 without blind spots.

Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, as shown in FIG. 6b , a plurality of external injection units 620 can spray the sterilizing water on the outer surface of the cup 1000 disposed on the upper end of the internal injection unit 610 . have.

Although three external injection units 620 are provided in FIG. 6B , the present invention is not limited thereto, and a more diverse number and shapes of external injection units 620 may be provided.

In Figure 6b, the entire area of the upper area of the cup is divided into three, and three external spraying units (620a, 620b, 620c) spray the sterilizing water to the areas each responsible for, which means that the user is at the bottom of the cup. Since it is gripped by hand, and drinks are consumed by contacting the lips with the upper part, the upper area in contact with the user's lips is intensively sterilized and washed.

As described above, the internal spraying unit 610 according to the present invention is configured in the form of a cap, and, like a shower head, a plurality of holes are provided on the surface, and sterilizing water is sprayed 360 degrees through the plurality of holes. The sterilizing water is outputted while the sterilization water is lost, and the plurality of external spraying units (620a, 620b, 620c) divides the outer area of the cup surface into a plurality and outputs the sterilizing water to the area each responsible for, and in the present invention, there is no blind spot. It is possible to wash and sterilize the cup 1000 based on the .

Meanwhile, although the above description has been made on the assumption that the processes of FIGS. 6A and 9B are performed at a predetermined time interval, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the process of FIG. 6A and the process of FIG. 6B may be simultaneously performed.

In addition, in the process of FIGS. 6A and 6B, instead of continuously supplying only sterilizing water to the inside of the cup 1000, after spraying sterilizing water for a certain period of time, general water is sprayed for a certain period of time thereafter to perform final washing. It is also possible to

After that, when a certain time elapses, as shown in FIG. 6c , the air injection unit 630 is sterilized and cleaned inside and outside the cup by the internal injection unit 610 and the external injection unit 620, By supplying high-speed air to the inside of the cup, it provides a function of drying the inside of the cup.

That is, the air supplied to the inside of the cup 1000 through the air injection unit 630 performs an operation of drying the sterilizing water.

As described above, in FIG. 6C, it has been shown and described on the assumption that only the air injection unit 630 for drying the inside of the cup is provided, but a separate air injection unit 630 for drying the outside of the cup together is additionally provided. may be

Automatic sterilization and cleaning device for personal cups using tap water attached to the case

7A to 7C show an example of an automatic personal cup sterilization and washing apparatus using tap water according to the present invention coupled to a case.

Referring to FIG. 7A , the above-described configuration according to the present invention may be provided by being inserted into the case 950 .

Referring to FIG. 7A , the configuration of the present invention described in FIG. 2 is inserted and disposed in the case 950 , and an internal injection unit 610 , an external injection unit 620 , an air injection unit 630 and a mounting unit are disposed at the upper end. A 640 and a drain 952 are disposed.

That is, in FIG. 7B , an example of the automatic personal cup sterilization and washing apparatus 10 using tap water inserted into the case 950 as viewed from the upper side is shown, and a plurality of external injection units 620 and internal injection units 610 and The air jet unit 630 is disposed, and a drain port 952 is disposed around it, so that the liquid induced through the operation of washing the cup 1000 may be discharged to the outside.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 7A , a support 951 for supporting the main body is separately provided at the lower end of the case 950 , and although not shown, moving means such as wheels may be additionally provided on the support 951 . have.

7C shows an example of the automatic sterilization and washing apparatus 10 for personal cups using tap water inserted into the case 950 as viewed from the side.

Effects according to the present invention

When the above-described configuration of the present invention is applied, the present invention can provide a user with an automatic personal cup sterilization and washing apparatus using tap water.

Specifically, the present invention can provide a user with a system capable of automatically sterilizing, washing and drying by spraying sterilizing water generated using a plurality of electrodes of a non-diaphragm to a polyhedron in a mist manner.

In addition, the present invention provides the effect of eliminating the blind spot generated during washing, washing the entire area inside the cup and the area outside the cup, and drying it.

In addition, the present invention provides an effect of being able to easily dry the inner space of the cup through the air supplied through the air injection unit when the cleaning of the cup is completed.

In addition, the present invention provides the effect of easily washing and drying the lid of the tumbler.

In addition, the present invention can provide a water treatment device that can automatically provide sterilization water to a user using a non-contact sensor, and can provide a water treatment device that increases efficiency of sterilizing water conversion through a flow path type electrolysis sterilization module.

In addition, the present invention can provide a user with a device capable of sterilizing and cleaning individual cups (tumblers, mug cups, etc.) quickly and conveniently using a multi-sided spray nozzle and an electrolysis module.

This multi-sided spray nozzle is a pulse-type multi-sided spray nozzle in which water and air are mixed, and it reduces water consumption and improves cleaning power to reduce the dead zone of cup cleaning. It can also be used as an air jet nozzle.

In addition, the diaphragm-free electrolysis module/electrode will be a constant current type diaphragm-free electrolysis module/electrode that can minimize the power consumption while maintaining a uniform concentration of hypochlorous acid in real time according to the concentration of residual chlorine in the incoming tap water. can

On the other hand, the present invention is to apply the eco-friendly technology of the north water, it can provide the following effects.

(1) Real-time high-concentration hypochlorous acid (HOCL) sterilization water generation (about 20 times)

(2) Reduce sterilization and cleaning time (about 6 seconds)

(3) Improved cleaning power (about 3 times)

(4) Minimize water consumption (about 70% reduction)

(5) Minimize power consumption (about 50W)

(6) Easy, quick & simple

(7) Sterilized water is for eco-friendly products such as water after sterilization and washing

The detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention disclosed as described above is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make and practice the present invention. Although the above has been described with reference to preferred embodiments of the present invention, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes can be made to the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, those skilled in the art can use each configuration described in the above-described embodiments in a way in combination with each other. Accordingly, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit and essential characteristics. Accordingly, the above detailed description should not be construed as restrictive in all respects but as exemplary. The scope of the present invention should be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all modifications within the equivalent scope of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention. The present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein. In addition, claims that are not explicitly cited in the claims may be combined to form an embodiment, or may be included as new claims by amendment after filing.

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a solenoid valve 200 that blocks or permits the inflow of water from the outside;
a sensor unit 100 for detecting an approach of an object within a preset range;
Electrolysis of water introduced into the solenoid valve 200 through the (+) electrode and the (-) electrode, including a (+) electrode and a (-) electrode disposed adjacently without a diaphragm for exchanging ions of the electrolyte a sterilizing water generating unit 300 to generate sterilized water;
a control unit 500 for controlling the operations of the solenoid valve 200 and the sterilizing water generating unit 300;
a spraying unit 600 for spraying the sterilizing water generated by the sterilizing water generating unit 300 to the outside; and
A case including the solenoid valve 200, the sensor unit 100, the sterilizing water generating unit 300, and the control unit 500 therein; further comprising,

The spray unit,
It is disposed exposed at the top of the case,
an internal spraying unit for spraying the sterilizing water to the inner region of the object; and
an external spraying unit for spraying the sterilizing water to an external area of the object; Cup automatic sterilization and cleaning device comprising a. The method of claim 1,
The internal injection unit is disposed in the center of the injection unit lower than a predetermined height in the form of a cap having a plurality of holes,
The sterilizing water sprayed through the plurality of holes is a cup automatic sterilization and washing apparatus, characterized in that randomly (randomly) sprayed over the entire inner region of the object. 3. The method of claim 2,
The external injection part is plural,
The plurality of external injection units are disposed to be spaced apart from the internal injection unit by a predetermined distance,
The external area of the object is divided into a plurality of areas,
Each of the plurality of external spraying units, cup automatic sterilization and cleaning apparatus, characterized in that for spraying the sterilizing water for each of the plurality of designated areas. The method of claim 1,
The spray unit,
It further includes; an air spraying unit for spraying air to the inner region of the object;
When the operation of the internal injection unit and the external injection unit is finished, the inside of the object is dried by the air injected from the air injection unit. The method of claim 1,
The inside of the sterilizing water generating unit 300 further includes a flow path 2000 for electrolysis as the introduced water passes,
The flow path 2000 is disposed in at least a partially curved shape inside the sterilizing water generating unit 300 ,
As the introduced water passes through the at least partially curved flow path 2000, it is electrolyzed, so that the average contact amount with the (+) electrode and the (-) electrode increases, thereby increasing the production rate of the sterilizing water Cup automatic sterilization and cleaning device. The method of claim 1,
It further includes; leaving the drain 952 for discharging the sterilizing water disposed around the spraying part to the outside;
When the sensor unit 100 detects the approach of the object,
The control unit 500 controls the solenoid valve 200 to be opened to introduce the water,
The cup automatic sterilization and washing apparatus, characterized in that the sterilizing water generating unit 300 controls to generate sterilized water by electrolyzing the introduced water. 7. The method of claim 6,
The sensor unit is a proximity sensor,
The proximity sensor is
A cup automatic sterilization and cleaning device comprising a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive type proximity sensor, a magnetic type proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor.

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