KR20220039492A - Mask sterilizer - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mask sterilizer capable of drying and sterilizing a used mask. More specifically, the present invention relates to a mask sterilizer which can be dried and sterilized by an ultraviolet lamp provided inside thereof, is easy to carry, and has improved sterilization efficiency. The mask sterilizer according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a case consisting of an upper case and a lower case; and a sterilizing unit mounted on one side of the lower case to rotate, and having an ultraviolet ray (UV) lamp therein so that ultraviolet rays are irradiated.

Description

Mask sterilizer {MASK STERILIZER}

The present invention relates to a mask sterilizer capable of drying and sterilizing a used mask. The mask can be dried and sterilized by an ultraviolet lamp provided inside, and is easy to carry and has improved sterilization efficiency. it's about

In general, a mask is an object that covers the respiratory tract of the nose and mouth to prevent inhalation or scattering of germs and dust for health and hygiene reasons. is to prevent

In addition, it is sometimes worn as a substitute for a kind of cold protection when caught in a cold in winter when the temperature is low, and is also used to protect the wearer from yellow dust generated in spring.

These masks are mainly products made of cotton fabric so that they can be reused by washing when contamination occurs in the process of use. Disposable masks made of eco-friendly non-woven fabrics are also widely used so that they can be disposed of.

Conventionally, as a method for wearing such a mask in a clean state, an ultraviolet sterilizer capable of sterilizing various pathogens by irradiating ultraviolet rays to the mask has been proposed. It provided inconvenience to use.

In addition, since the mask has to be stored in a folded state in a pocket or bag in an interior where the conventional mask sterilizer is not provided, bacterial propagation is rapidly progressing on the bonding surface of the folded mask. Wearing a mask provided a problem in that infection more easily caused.

Therefore, there is a need to develop a portable and easy-to-use mask sterilizer.

1. Registered Patent Publication No. 10-2146866 'Mask Sterilizer' (Registration Date 2020.05.14) 2. Registered Patent Publication No. 10-2044622 'Mask Sterilization Device' (Registration Date 2019.11.07)

The present invention has been devised to solve the above problems, and it is to provide a mask sterilizer that is easy to carry and is made to be easily mounted so that the mask can be easily mounted so that the mask can be carried out even when the mask is temporarily removed indoors. The purpose.

A mask sterilizer according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a case consisting of an upper case and a lower case; and a sterilizing unit mounted on one side of the lower case to rotate, and having an Ultraviolet Rays (UV) lamp therein so that ultraviolet rays are irradiated.

In addition, the sterilization unit may have a gripping protrusion formed on one side to control the irradiation direction of the ultraviolet light, and the gripping protrusion may be exposed to the outside of the upper case or the lower case.

In addition, a lamp groove through which the ultraviolet rays pass may be further formed on one surface of the upper case or the lower case.

In addition, the lower case may be provided with a pair of blocking covers on the side to block the earring of the mask (M) or a part of the mask (M) from being exposed to the outside by rotating inside the lower case.

In addition, the blocking cover may further include an elastic part at one end so as to rotate upwardly together with the upper case when the upper case is opened.

In addition, the blocking cover may include: a first cover with an end facing the inside of the lower case and in contact with one side of the mask (M) mounted on the cradle; and a second cover that is inclined at a predetermined angle (θ) from the first cover and rotates about the rotation axis (X1) by a pressing force that closes the upper case while sliding in a state where the end of the upper case is in contact with the upper surface. can be provided.

In addition, the sterilization unit or the lower case is installed to rotate about one axis, the cradle for mounting the inner surface of the mask (M) to face the sterilization unit; may further include.

In addition, the holder may further include a dehumidifying unit for dehumidifying or deodorizing at a position adjacent to the inner surface of the mask (M).

A mask sterilizer according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a case 100 comprising an upper case 110 and a lower case 120; The sterilization unit 200 is mounted on one side of the lower case 120, rotates, and is provided with a UV (Ultraviolet Rays) lamp inside so that ultraviolet rays are irradiated; a holder 300 installed in the sterilization unit 200 or the lower case 120 to rotate in the vertical direction, and for mounting the inner surface of the mask M to face the sterilization unit 200; Including, but the gripping projection 210 formed on one side of the sterilization unit 200 to control the irradiation direction of the ultraviolet rays is exposed to the outside of the upper case 110 or the lower case 120, the upper A lamp groove 130 through which the ultraviolet rays pass may be further formed on one surface of the case 110 or the lower case 120 .

Also, the rotation axis X1 of the blocking cover 400 may cross the rotation axis X2 of the holder 300 .

The present invention improves sterilization efficiency by intensively irradiating ultraviolet rays to the inner surface of the mask in contact with the face, and it can fundamentally block the phenomenon that the string provided on the side of the mask is caught between the upper case and the lower case. .

In addition, the present invention can irradiate ultraviolet rays from the outside of the case, so that not only the mask but also other products can be sterilized by irradiating ultraviolet rays, and the structure is simple and economical.

In addition, in the present invention, the holder and the sterilization unit can be detached from the case, so that the case can be easily cleaned.

1 is an exploded perspective view showing the main configuration of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a partial perspective view showing an embodiment of the combination of the sterilization unit and the lower case of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing a temporary example of the operation of the mask and the sterilization unit mounted on the cradle of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing an embodiment of the operation of the blocking cover of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the cradle of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the use and combination of the holder and the sterilizer of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the mask sterilizer of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1 is an exploded perspective view showing the main configuration of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the mask sterilizer according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a case 100 , a sterilization unit 200 , and a cradle 300 .

The case 100 may have a space in which the mask M can be accommodated.

The case 100 may include an upper case 110 and a lower case 120 . The upper case 110 may be opened and closed from the lower case 120 .

The sterilization unit 200 is provided inside the case 100 , and may be preferably disposed on one side of the lower case 120 .

The sterilization unit 200 may include a UV lamp irradiating ultraviolet (Ultraviolet rays) therein.

The sterilizer 200 may rotate about one axis. Accordingly, the sterilization unit 200 may irradiate ultraviolet rays to the inside and outside of the case 100 through rotation.

The UV lamp operates by receiving power from a separate power supply unit (not shown) provided inside the case 100 . The power supply unit may be a rechargeable battery that can be repeatedly charged. The power supply unit may receive power through an opening (not shown) formed in the outer housing of the sterilization unit 200 . The UV lamp may irradiate ultraviolet rays to the outside through a rectangular opening formed in the outer housing of the sterilization unit 200 .

The sterilization unit 200 may further include a switch 201 capable of turning on/off the UV lamp. The sterilization unit 200 may further include a timer to allow the UV lamp to operate for an arbitrarily set time.

First and second brackets 121 and 122 may be formed on one surface of the lower case 120 . Both ends of the sterilizing unit 200 are connected to the first and second brackets 121 and 122, respectively, and can be rotated.

The sterilization unit 200 may further include a first support protrusion 202 formed at one end. The first bracket 121 may include a first support groove 121-1 formed on one surface. The first bracket 121 and the first support groove 121-1 must provide a pressing force of a predetermined torque or more to the sterilization unit 200 to rotate the sterilization unit 200 . In addition, when the first support groove 121 is uniformly formed by a predetermined angle, the sterilizing unit 200 may rotate for each formed predetermined angle.

The sterilization unit 200 may further include a second support protrusion 203 formed at the other end. The second bracket 122 may include a second support groove 122-1 formed on one surface. The second support protrusion 203 and the second support groove 122-1 may set the maximum rotation range of the sterilization unit 200 .

That is, the second support groove 122-1 is formed while drawing a predetermined rotation radius from the rotation shaft of the sterilization unit 200, and the third support protrusion 203 is inserted into the second support groove 122-1 to form the second support groove 122-1. 2 is guided to the support groove 122-1. Accordingly, the rotation of the sterilization unit 200 may rotate within a set range.

Meanwhile, a ramp groove 130 may be further formed on one surface of the upper case 110 or the lower case 120 . Preferably, the ramp groove 130 is formed in the lower case 120 . The lamp groove 130 is formed at a position facing the UV lamp when the sterilization unit 200 is rotated. Although it has been described that the lamp groove 130 is formed in the bottom of the upper or lower case 110 and 120 in this embodiment, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the lamp groove 130 may be formed in the upper or lower cases 110 and 120 .

By rotating the sterilization unit 200 , UV sterilization through the sterilization unit 200 is not only performed inside the case 100 , but also UV rays are irradiated from the outside of the case 100 to perform sterilization.

1 and 2 , the sterilizing unit 200 may further include a gripping protrusion 210 for rotating the sterilizing unit 200 on one side. The gripping protrusion 210 may rotate the sterilizing unit 200 to control the irradiation direction of ultraviolet rays.

A portion of the edge of the gripping protrusion 210 may be exposed to the outside of the upper case 110 or the lower case 120 so that the sterilizing unit 200 can be rotated even when the upper case 110 is closed.

Preferably, the holding protrusion 210 is inserted into the protrusion exposing groove 111 formed while penetrating one side of the upper case 110 , and a part of the inserted holding protrusion 210 is exposed to the outside of the upper case 110 . can be

Referring to FIG. 3 , when the sterilization unit 200 is rotated, ultraviolet rays can be irradiated from various directions with respect to the mask M accommodated inside the case 100 to improve sterilization efficiency or to irradiate ultraviolet rays to the outside. can

The cradle 300 may rotate based on the central axis of the sterilization unit 200 or any axis of one side of the lower case 120 . It is preferable that the cradle 300 has a structure that is detachable from the sterilization unit 200 or the lower case 120 . A mask M is mounted on the holder 300 , and at this time, the inner surface of the mask M is mounted to face the sterilization unit 200 .

The holder 300 rotates in the vertical direction, so that the user can conveniently mount the mask (M). That is, the user may allow the inner surface of the folded mask M to be inserted into the end of the holder 300 after the holder 300 is lifted forward and backward by 45°. After that, when the holder 300 is lowered, the mask M and the holder 300 may be seated on the lower case 120 .

1 and 6 , the cradle 300 may include a coupling ring 301 coupled to the sterilization unit 200 at one end thereof. The sterilizing unit 200 may further include engaging jaws 204 formed at both ends, respectively.

While the coupling ring 301 is fitted to the coupling jaw 204 , the cradle 300 may rotate based on the central axis of the sterilization unit 200 .

1 and 2 , the lower case 120 may further include a pair of blocking covers 400 on both sides thereof. The blocking cover 400 may be rotated so that the end faces the inner side of the lower case 120 . The blocking cover 400 may block (prevent) exposure of the earring of the mask M or a part of the mask M to the outside when the upper case 110 is closed.

More specifically, when the upper case 110 closes the lower case 120 after the cradle 300 on which the mask M is mounted is seated on the bottom surface of the lower case 120, the blocking cover 400 is When the upper case 110 is closed, the pressing force may be transmitted.

At this time, while the blocking cover 400 rotates inside the lower case 120 , the earring of the mask M protruding from the edge of the lower case 120 or a part of the mask M is placed inside the lower case 120 . push in Accordingly, the blocking cover 400 may prevent the upper case 110 from being less closed due to a part of the mask M or a part of the earring.

Referring to FIG. 1 , it is preferable that the rotation axis X1 of the blocking cover 400 crosses the rotation axis X2 of the holder 300 , thereby minimizing the phenomenon in which the mask M deviates from the edge of the lower case 120 . can do.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the blocking cover 400 may include an elastic part 410 . The elastic part 410 is made of a material having elasticity, and it is preferable to maintain elasticity while achieving a predetermined curvature. The elastic part 410 may be made of a leaf spring, synthetic resin, or the like.

Due to the elastic part 410 , the blocking cover 400 may be rotated upward when the upper case 110 is opened. The elastic part 410 may maintain elasticity within a range in which the second cover 430 to be described below can be erected perpendicular to the ground or the bottom surface of the lower case 130 .

The blocking cover 400 may further include a first cover 420 and a second cover 430 . The first cover 420 is configured such that the end faces the inside of the lower case 120, and when the blocking cover 400 is lowered, the end or one side of the mask M mounted on the cradle 300 is in contact with one side. can

The second cover 420 is formed to extend from the first cover 420 to form an inclination at a predetermined angle (θ), and the elastic part 410 may be formed at one end. Referring to (a) of FIG. 4 , the second cover 420 shows a state in which the upper case 110 is opened to form a vertical position.

At this time, referring to (b) of FIG. 4 , when the upper case 110 is closed, the end of the upper case 110 is slid (P1) in contact with the upper surface of the second cover 420 while the second cover 420 is closed. ) may be rotated about the rotation axis (X1).

Here, even when the second cover 430 is erected, the end of the first cover 420 faces the inside of the lower case 130 , so when the upper case 110 is closed, the blocking cover 400 is the lower case 130 . does not go outside.

And, when the upper case 110 is closed, the end of the upper case 110 maintains a pressurized state on one surface P2 of the second cover 420, and when the upper case 110 is opened, the elastic part 410 The upper case 110 can be easily opened by the elasticity of the.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the holder 300 is further provided with a dehumidifying unit 310 for dehumidifying or deodorizing at a position adjacent to the inner surface of the mask M to provide the effect of dehumidifying and deodorizing at the same time as sterilization. The dehumidifying agent or deodorizing agent provided inside the dehumidifying unit 310 can be replaced.

In the present invention by such a configuration, ultraviolet rays are intensively irradiated to the inner surface of the mask M, and ultraviolet rays can be irradiated even from the outside of the case 100, so that it can be used as a portable sterilizer.

100: case 200: sterilization unit
300: cradle 400: blocking cover

Claims (7)

a case consisting of an upper case and a lower case; and
A mask sterilizer comprising a sterilizing unit mounted on one side of the lower case and rotating, and having a UV (Ultraviolet Rays) lamp therein so that ultraviolet rays are irradiated. The method of claim 1,
The sterilizing part is provided with a gripping projection formed on one side to control the irradiation direction of the ultraviolet rays,
The gripping protrusion is a mask sterilizer exposed to the outside of the upper case or the lower case. The method of claim 1,
The lower case is rotated inside the lower case on the side of the mask sterilizer having a pair of blocking covers for blocking the earring of the mask (M) or a part of the mask (M) from being exposed to the outside. 4. The method of claim 3,
The mask sterilizer further comprising an elastic part at one end of the blocking cover to rotate upward together with the upper case when the upper case is opened. 4. The method of claim 3,
the blocking cover
a first cover whose end faces the inside of the lower case and is in contact with one side of the mask (M) mounted on the holder; and
A second cover that is inclined at a certain angle (θ) from the first cover and rotates about the rotation axis (X1) by a pressing force that closes the upper case while sliding while the end of the upper case is in contact with the upper surface. A mask sterilizer provided. The method of claim 1,
The mask sterilizer further comprising a; cradle installed in the sterilizing unit or the lower case, rotating about one axis, and mounting the inner surface of the mask (M) to face the sterilizing unit. 7. The method of claim 6,
Mask sterilizer further comprising; a dehumidifying unit for dehumidifying or deodorizing at a position adjacent to the inner surface of the mask (M) on the holder.

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