KR20220016631A - Shower filter apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a shower filter device, capable of exhibiting a desired function by selecting a module, which comprises: a first housing (110) of a cylindrical shape; a sleeve (30) of a cylindrical shape; an LED unit (40) inserted into the sleeve (30); a diffusion plate (50) formed with at least one through-hole (51); and a first housing cover (170).

Description

shower filter apparatus

The present invention relates to a shower filter device coupled to a faucet to which the lower part of the shower or the hose of the shower is connected.

In general, it is known that tap water contains harmful substances such as rust due to corrosion of water pipes, foreign substances such as heavy metals due to contamination of water, and chlorine components administered during the purification process of tap water, thereby giving various side effects to the human body.

In order to solve this problem, various types of water purification, filtration, or filter devices are installed and used in showers or faucets, but it is still difficult to exchange the filters, and especially when there is a part that supplies vitamins, the structure is complicated and the size of the device There was also a growing problem.

In addition, since the LED light emitting part and/or the diffuser plate are not formed inside the filter device, there are problems in that it is not possible to bring about an aesthetic feeling to the filter device, to perform a sterilization function, and to select and assemble only a desired function.

Republic of Korea Patent Registration No. 10-0788052 Republic of Korea Patent Registration No. 10-1337749

The present invention is to solve the above problems, select and combine at least two of the first module including the LED light emitting unit, the second module including the filter, and the third module including the vitamin housing to provide the desired function It is an object to provide a selective shower filter device that can perform.

In addition, the simple structure and easy assembly and disassembly not only significantly reduce manufacturing, installation and maintenance costs, but also diffuse light to the side of the housing to bring about an aesthetic feeling, and contain vitamin components in the discharged water to reduce residual chlorine. It can be removed, and it can perform a sterilization function by irradiating UV-wavelength light through the LED light-emitting part, and the structure of the LED light-emitting part is improved to improve the power generation efficiency, and the filter, vitamin housing or LED light-emitting part is very easy to replace. Another object is to provide a filter device.

A selective shower filter device according to the present invention for achieving the above object, the first module, the first housing in the shape of a cylinder in which an inlet is formed on one side; a cylinder-shaped sleeve inserted into the first housing, having a flange formed at a lower portion, and spaced apart from an inner surface of the first housing at an upper portion of the flange; an LED light emitting unit inserted into the sleeve; a diffusion plate positioned above the sleeve and having at least one through hole formed therein; and a first housing cover coupled to the other side of the first housing and having a discharge port formed at the other side, wherein the light emitted from the LED light emitting unit is diffused through the diffusion plate, and the second module is at one side A second housing in the shape of a cylinder in which the inlet is formed; a second filter inserted into the second housing; a flow plate inserted into the upper part of the second filter; and a second housing cover coupled to the other side of the second housing and having a discharge port formed on the other side, wherein the supplied water passes from the inside of the second filter to the outside, and the third module has a water inlet on one side A third housing having a cylindrical shape in which is formed; a vitamin housing inserted into the third housing and spaced apart from the inner surface of the third housing; and a third housing cover coupled to the other side of the third housing and having a discharge port formed on the other side thereof, wherein an adjustment hole is formed on the upper surface of the vitamin housing, and between the inner surface of the third housing and the outer surface of the vitamin housing The water that has passed through the separation space of The outlet may be coupled.

At least one protrusion may be formed on the lower outer side of the LED light emitting part, a fitting groove corresponding to the protrusion may be formed on the inner surface of the sleeve, and a coupling ring may be formed under the diffusion plate, and the The coupling ring may be fitted to the other side of the sleeve.

The LED light emitting unit, a fixing unit in which a rotating blade is formed; and an irradiator formed on the fixing part and generating electricity from the rotation of the rotary blade to emit light from the LED module; A flow hole may be formed in the portion where the and the irradiation unit are coupled, and the water passing through the rotary hole may come out through the flow hole after rotating the rotary blade.

In addition, a plate may be formed on a lower portion of the second filter, and a fastening ring may be formed on a lower portion of the flange.

The present invention has the effect of simply making a selective shower filter device that performs a desired function by selecting and assembling at least two of the first module, the second module, and the third module.

It has a simple structure and is easy to assemble and disassemble to significantly reduce manufacturing, installation and maintenance costs, as well as diffuse light to the side of the housing to evoke an aesthetic feeling. , by irradiating UV-wavelength light through the LED light emitting part, greatly improves the sterilization function, and has effects such as skin beauty, skin disease improvement, and antioxidant action.

In addition, by improving the structure of the LED light emitting unit, power generation efficiency is improved, and replacement of the first module, the second module, and the third module is very convenient.

1 and 2 are exploded perspective views of a first module according to the present invention.
3 and 4 are exploded cross-sectional perspective views of the first module according to the present invention.
5 and 6 are exploded perspective views of the second module according to the present invention.
7 and 8 are exploded cross-sectional perspective views of the second module according to the present invention.
9 and 10 are exploded perspective views of a third module according to the present invention.
11 and 12 are exploded cross-sectional perspective views of a third module according to the present invention.
13 and 14 are cross-sectional perspective views of a shower filter device according to the present invention.

In describing a preferred embodiment of the present invention in detail, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

1 and 2 are exploded perspective views of a first module according to the present invention viewed from different directions, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are exploded cross-sectional perspective views of the first module according to the present invention viewed from different directions.

The first module 100 according to the present invention, a first housing 110 of a cylindrical shape in which an inlet 111 is formed on one side; It is inserted into the interior of the first housing 110, the flange 31 is formed in the lower portion, the upper portion of the flange 31 is a cylinder-shaped sleeve 30 spaced apart from the inner surface of the first housing 110; LED light emitting unit 40 is inserted into the sleeve 30; a diffusion plate 50 positioned on the sleeve 30 and having at least one through hole 51 formed therein; and a first housing cover 170 coupled to the other side of the first housing 110 and having a discharge port 171 formed on the other side thereof, and the light irradiated from the LED light emitting unit 40 is emitted from the diffusion plate 50 ) is spread through

A water inlet 111 is formed on one side of the first housing 110 having a cylindrical shape, and a first housing cover 170 is coupled to the other side of the first housing 110, and the other side of the first housing cover 170 is on the other side. A discharge port 171 is formed. The sleeve 30 , the LED light emitting unit 40 , and the diffusion plate 50 may be sequentially positioned inside the first housing 110 .

The cylinder-shaped sleeve 30 inserted into the first housing 110 includes a flange 31 formed at a lower portion; and a fastening ring 32 formed under the flange 31, the sleeve 30 is spaced apart from the inner surface of the first housing 110 due to the flange 31, and the fastening ring 32 is It may be fitted to the other side of the inlet 111 .

The LED light emitting unit 40 inserted into the sleeve 30 includes a fixing unit 41 in which the rotary blade 42 is formed; And it is formed on the upper portion of the fixed portion 41, and generates electricity from the rotation of the rotor blades 42 to generate electricity to emit light from the LED module; it includes, and the fixed portion 41 has a plurality of rotating holes 43 ) is formed, and a flow hole 47 is formed in the portion where the fixing part 41 and the irradiation part 46 are coupled, and the water passing through the rotary hole 43 rotates the rotary blade 42 and then the flow hole 47 is formed. (47) exits through. At this time, since the rotating hole 43 is formed in a counterclockwise direction from the outside to the inside, a vortex is formed on the inner surface of the fastening ring 32 to form a vortex when a spiral groove or an oblique groove is formed in the direction of water flow to form a vortex for power generation efficiency can be improved, and it is possible to perform a function of sterilizing water by irradiating light of UV wavelength through the LED light emitting unit 40 .

In addition, when at least one protrusion 49 is formed on the outer side of the lower portion of the LED light emitting unit 40 and a fitting groove 33 corresponding to the protrusion 49 is formed on the inner surface of the sleeve 30, the sleeve is operated by water pressure. It is possible to prevent the LED light emitting unit 40 from turning (slided and rotated) inside the 30, thereby increasing the power generation efficiency.

At least one through hole 51 is formed in the diffusion plate 50 positioned on the upper portion of the sleeve 30 , and a plurality of separation bars 52 may be formed on the outer periphery of the through hole 51 , A planar convex lens 55 may be formed inside the 51 . At this time, the planar convex lens 55 accelerates the water passing through the space between the inner surface of the sleeve 30 and the outer surface of the irradiation unit 46 to the through hole 51 and simultaneously suppresses the light emitted from the irradiation unit 46. 1 It spreads to the side of the housing 110 . At this time, the replacement time of the filter to be described later can be grasped to some extent through the intensity of light leaking from the side of the first housing 110 . This is because, when a lot of impurities are inserted into the filter, the water pressure is weakened, the rotational speed of the rotary blade 42 is reduced, and the power generation efficiency is reduced.

In addition, when a brand or the like is displayed on the side of the first housing 110 , the light diffused to the side of the first housing 110 not only evokes an aesthetic feeling but also an advertisement effect can be expected. A coupling ring 53 is formed under the diffusion plate 50 , and the coupling ring 53 may be fitted to the other side of the sleeve 30 .

At least one of the inner surface of the first housing 110, the inner surface of the fastening ring 32, and the inner surface of the sleeve 30 may be formed with a spiral groove, an oblique groove, a spiral protrusion and/or an oblique protrusion. can be formed to improve power generation efficiency, and after removing the first housing cover 170 , the LED light emitting unit 40 can be easily replaced.

5 and 6 are exploded perspective views of the second module according to the present invention viewed from different directions, and FIGS. 7 and 8 are exploded cross-sectional perspective views of the second module according to the present invention viewed from different directions.

The second module 200 according to the present invention, a second housing 210 of a cylindrical shape in which an inlet 211 is formed on one side; a second filter 35 inserted into the second housing 210; The flow plate 16 is inserted into the upper part of the second filter 35; and a second housing cover 270 coupled to the other side of the second housing 210 and having a discharge port 271 formed on the other side thereof, and the supplied water passes from the inside of the second filter 35 to the outside. do.

A water inlet 211 is formed on one side of the cylindrical second housing 210 , and a second housing cover 270 is coupled to the other side of the second housing 210 , and on the other side of the second housing cover 170 . A discharge port 271 is formed. A plate 17 , a second filter 35 , and a flow plate 16 may be positioned inside the second housing 210 in order.

A cylinder-shaped second filter 35 may be inserted into the second housing 210 , and a flow plate 16 capable of blocking the central portion of the second filter 35 on the upper portion of the second filter 35 . The combined and supplied water may pass from the inside of the second filter 35 to the outside.

A plurality of passage grooves 14 are formed at one end of the discharge port 271 located on the upper portion of the flow plate 16 , and the water passing through the second filter 35 faces the discharge port 271 .

A plate 17 for firmly supporting the second filter 35 may be formed under the second filter 35, and between the plate 17 and the second filter 35 (the plate 17 is If there is no disk-shaped first filter (not shown) between the second housing 210 and the second filter 35] may be additionally formed.

The first filter filters out primary impurities, and a support plate having a plurality of holes for supporting the first filter may be formed in the upper and/or lower portions of the first filter, and the holes formed in the upper and lower support plates are They may be the same or they may be different. In particular, by forming the hole formed in the upper support plate only at the center and not on the outer periphery in contact with the second filter 35 , the water passing through the first filter is adjusted to pass from the inner surface to the outer surface of the second filter 35 . This can improve the impurity removal efficiency.

Since a spiral groove, an oblique groove, a spiral protrusion and/or an oblique protrusion may be formed on the inner surface of the second housing 210 , it is possible to form a vortex due to the rotation of water to improve the impurity removal efficiency, and the second housing cover 270 ), the filter can be easily replaced.

9 and 10 are exploded perspective views of the third module according to the present invention viewed from different directions, and FIGS. 11 and 12 are exploded cross-sectional perspective views of the third module according to the present invention viewed from different directions.

The third module 300 according to the present invention includes a third housing 310 in a cylindrical shape in which an inlet 311 is formed on one side; The vitamin housing 60 is inserted into the interior of the third housing 310 and spaced apart from the inner surface of the third housing 310; and a third housing cover 370 coupled to the other side of the third housing 310 and having a discharge port 371 formed on the other side thereof, and an adjustment hole 61 is formed on the upper surface of the vitamin housing 60 and , The water passing through the separation space between the inner surface of the third housing 310 and the outer surface of the vitamin housing 60 contains the vitamin that seeps through the adjustment hole (61).

A water inlet 311 is formed on one side of the third housing 310 of the cylindrical shape, a third housing cover 370 is coupled to the other side of the third housing 310, and the other side of the third housing cover 170 is on the other side. A discharge port 371 is formed.

A plurality of spacer protrusions 62 are formed on the outer periphery of the vitamin housing 60 inserted into the interior of the third housing 310, so that the outer surface of the vitamin housing 60 is spaced apart from the inner surface of the third housing 310, and the vitamin A control hole 61 is formed on the upper surface of the housing 60 , and the water passing between the spacer protrusions 62 contains vitamins that seep through the control hole 61 . At this time, the inside of the vitamin housing 60 is filled with vitamin gel, so that water enters and exits through the control hole 61 to dissolve the vitamin gel, and the dissolved vitamin is mixed with the water coming out through the outlet 371 and discharged. That is, since the water is rapidly discharged through the discharge port 371, the pressure is lowered and the dissolved vitamins are naturally mixed with the discharged water. In this case, various substances that can be beneficial to skin or health may be used instead of vitamins.

A plurality of passage grooves 14 are formed at one end of the discharge port 371 located on the upper portion of the vitamin housing 60 , so that water passing through the outer surface of the vitamin housing 60 faces the adjustment hole 61 .

Spiral grooves, oblique grooves, spiral protrusions and/or oblique protrusions may be formed on the inner surface of the third housing 310 or the outer surface of the vitamin housing 60 to form a vortex due to the rotation of water to improve the mixing of the seeping vitamins After removing the third housing cover 370, the vitamin housing can be easily replaced.

13 and 14 are cross-sectional perspective views of the shower filter device (the first module, the third module, and the second module are all combined) according to the present invention, viewed from different directions.

In the shower filter device according to the present invention, at least two modules are selected from among the first module 100, the second module 200, and the third module 300, and the inlet of one selected module and the outlet of the other module are combined. do. At this time, the inlet and outlet of each module can be screwed by forming a screw thread and a thread, and various coupling methods can be adopted.

The function and operation of the shower filter device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 14 as follows.

In the present invention, it is possible to simply create a selective shower filter device that performs a desired function by selecting and assembling at least two of the first module 100, the second module 200, and the third module 300, and Accordingly, the shower filter device according to the present invention is coupled to the faucet to which the lower part of the shower or the hose of the shower is connected to remove impurities, generates electricity without a battery to operate the LED light emitting unit 40, and is provided through the diffusion plate 50 1Diffuses light to the side of the housing 110 to evoke a sense of aesthetics, sterilizes water by irradiating UV-wavelength light, and contains vitamin components in the discharged water for skin beauty, skin disease improvement and antioxidant action It is possible to selectively exert various positive effects such as

When the first module 100, the third module 300, and the second module 200 are all combined in order, the water introduced through the water inlet 211 is the first filter and/or the second filter 35. Impurities are removed while passing through, and by coupling the flow plate 16 to the upper part of the second filter 35, water that has passed through the first filter passes from the inner surface to the outer surface of the second filter 35 to increase the impurity removal efficiency. This may be improved, and water may proceed while rotating through a spiral groove or an oblique groove formed on the inner surface of the second housing 210 .

The water that has passed through the second filter 35 passes through the outlet 271 and the inlet 311 and passes through the outer surface of the vitamin housing 60 and contains the vitamin that seeps out through the adjustment hole 61 .

The water passing through the discharge port 371 and the inlet port 111 is introduced into the rotating hole 43 while rotating through the spiral groove or the oblique groove formed in the fastening ring 32, and the water is rotated after the rotating blade 42 is rotated. It is discharged to the distribution hole (47). At this time, the water rotating through the spiral groove improves the power generation efficiency, and the light emitted from the irradiation unit 46 is diffused to the side of the first housing 110 through the diffusion plate 50 to evoke an aesthetic feeling and the UV wavelength. It is possible to sterilize the water passing through the light.

The water discharged from the distribution hole 47 passes through the separation space between the sleeve 30 and the irradiation unit 46 and is discharged to the discharge port 171 after passing through the through hole 51 . At this time, the water discharged through the discharge port 171 contains various minerals such as vitamins and is sterilized, so that it exhibits excellent effects such as skin beauty, skin disease improvement, and antioxidant action.

In addition, when the first filter, the second filter 35 and/or the LED light emitting part 40 need to be replaced or the vitamin gel is exhausted and the vitamin housing 60 needs to be replaced, it can be easily replaced after removing the housing cover. There is also the advantage of being able to create your own unique shower filter device by selecting and combining modules with desired functions.

The above description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and various modifications and variations will be possible without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical spirit of the present invention, but to explain, and the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention should be construed by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the scope equivalent thereto should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

100: first module 200: second module
300: third module 110: first housing
210: second housing 310: third housing
170: first housing cover 270: second housing cover
370: third housing cover 111, 211, 311: inlet
171, 271, 371: discharge port 14: passage groove
16: fluid plate 30: sleeve
31: flange 32: fastening ring
33: fitting groove 40: LED light emitting part
41: fixed part 42: rotary blade
43: rotating ball 46: irradiation unit
47: distributor 49: protrusion
50: diffuser plate 51: through hole
52: separation bar 53: coupling ring
55: flat convex lens 60: vitamin housing
61: adjustment hole 62: spacer projection

Claims (6)

The first module 100 includes a first housing 110 in a cylindrical shape in which an inlet 111 is formed on one side; It is inserted into the interior of the first housing 110, a flange 31 is formed at a lower portion, and a cylinder-shaped sleeve 30 spaced apart from the inner surface of the first housing 110 at an upper portion of the flange 31. ; an LED light emitting unit 40 inserted into the sleeve 30; a diffusion plate 50 positioned on the sleeve 30 and having at least one through hole 51 formed therein; and a first housing cover 170 coupled to the other side of the first housing 110 and having a discharge port 171 formed on the other side thereof, wherein light emitted from the LED light emitting unit 40 is emitted from the diffusion plate. It spreads through (50),
The second module 200 includes a second housing 210 of a cylindrical shape in which an inlet 211 is formed on one side; a second filter (35) inserted into the second housing (210); a flow plate 16 inserted in the upper part of the second filter 35; and a second housing cover 270 coupled to the other side of the second housing 210 and having a discharge port 271 formed on the other side thereof, wherein the supplied water is supplied from the inside of the second filter 35 to the outside. passes through,
The third module 300 includes a third housing 310 of a cylindrical shape in which an inlet 311 is formed on one side; a vitamin housing 60 inserted into the third housing 310 and spaced apart from the inner surface of the third housing 310; and a third housing cover 370 coupled to the other side of the third housing 310 and having a discharge port 371 formed on the other side thereof, and an adjustment hole 61 is provided on the upper surface of the vitamin housing 60 Formed, the water passing through the space between the inner surface of the third housing 10 and the outer surface of the vitamin housing 60 contains the vitamin that seeps out through the adjustment hole 61,
At least two modules are selected from among the first module 100, the second module 200, and the third module 300, and the inlet of one selected module and the outlet of the other module are combined. .
According to claim 1,
At least one protrusion 49 is formed on the lower outer side of the LED light emitting part 40, and a fitting groove 33 corresponding to the protrusion 49 is formed on the inner surface of the sleeve 30. shower filter unit.
According to claim 1,
A coupling ring (53) is formed under the diffusion plate (50), and the coupling ring (53) is fitted to the other side of the sleeve (30).
According to claim 1,
The LED light emitting unit 40 includes a fixing unit 41 having a rotary blade 42 formed therein; and an irradiating part 46 formed on the fixing part 41 and generating electricity from the rotation of the rotary blade 42 to emit light from the LED module;
A plurality of rotation holes 43 are formed in the fixing part 41 , and a circulation hole 47 is formed in a portion where the fixing part 41 and the irradiation part 46 are coupled, and the rotation holes 43 are formed in the fixing part 41 . Shower filter device, characterized in that the passing water flows out through the circulation hole (47) after rotating the rotary blade (42).
5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A shower filter device, characterized in that a plate (17) is formed under the second filter (35).
5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A shower filter device, characterized in that a fastening ring (32) is formed under the flange (31).

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