KR20230053137A - Quarantine sterilizer - Google Patents

Abstract

A quarantine sterilizer with a simple configuration for producing sterilizing water is provided. The quarantine sterilizer may comprise: a main body part including a nozzle for spraying sterilizing water containing OH radicals and a handle having an operating lever; a storage container part which is detachably mounted on the main body part and configured to store water; a redox filter part detachably provided on one side of the main body part and configured to generate the OH radicals through a redox reaction with the water; a sensor part provided in the main body part or the storage container part and configured to detect the amount of water used in the storage container; an output part provided in the main body part and configured to guide a replacement time of the redox filter part; and a control part for controlling an operation of the output part by comparing the amount of water used, which is detected by the sensor part, with a predetermined reference usage of water.

Description

Quarantine sterilizer {Quarantine sterilizer}

The present invention relates to a disinfection device for disinfection, and more particularly, to a disinfection device for spraying sterilization water containing OH radicals.

In recent years, as environmental pollution has become severe, the possibility of inducing various environmental diseases has increased. In addition, in the living environment around us, a large amount of general bacteria and various microorganisms are present floating in the air or attached to walls.

In order to sterilize the general bacteria or microorganisms, a sterilization technology using electrolyzed water generated by electrolysis of water has been developed and is widely used. For example, Patent Registration No. 10-1653189 discloses a configuration of electrolyzing water using an electrode module.

However, since the above technology needs to have the electrode module, there is a problem in that the configuration for preparing the sterilizing water is complicated.

The present invention provides a quarantine sterilizer having a simple configuration for producing sterilizing water.

Disinfection sterilizer according to the present invention, a main body having a handle having a nozzle and an operating lever for spraying sterilizing water containing OH radicals, and a storage container detachably mounted to the main body and storing water A redox filter unit detachably provided on one side of the main body unit and generating the OH radical by a redox reaction with the water, and provided with the main body unit or the storage container unit, A sensor unit for detecting the amount of water contained in the storage container unit, an output unit provided in the main body unit for guiding replacement time of the redox filter unit, and the amount of water detected by the sensor unit in advance It may include a control unit for controlling the operation of the output unit compared to a predetermined reference amount of water.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sensor unit is provided in the body portion, and includes a touch sensor for sensing the storage container portion by contacting the storage container portion mounted on the body portion, and the touch sensor detects the storage container portion. The amount of water used may be detected by counting the number of times the storage container is detached from the main body.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sensor unit is provided in the main body, includes a water level sensor for detecting the level of the water accommodated in the storage container unit, and checks the change in the water level with the water level sensor to determine the level of the water. Usage can be detected.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sensor unit is provided on the main body and further includes a tilt sensor for detecting a tilt of the main body, and when a measurement result of the tilt sensor indicates that the main body is not tilted, the water level sensor can detect the water level.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sensor unit is provided under the storage container unit, includes a weight sensor for measuring the weight of the water accommodated in the storage container unit, and checks the weight change of the water with the weight sensor. Thus, the amount of water used can be detected.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the main body unit includes a pump for sucking the sterilizing water of the storage container unit and supplying it to the nozzle, a first pipe for supplying the sterilizing water of the storage container unit to the pump, and the A second pipe supplying the sterilizing water of the pump to the nozzle may be further included.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the main body part is provided in the second pipe, and may further include an ultrasonic vibration unit that contacts the sterilizing water to make the sterilizing water into a mist state.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the redox filter unit may be mounted at an end of the first pipe, and the water may be supplied to the first pipe through the redox filter unit.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the amount of water used by the sensor unit approaches the reference amount of water used, the control unit may control the output unit to notice a replacement time of the redox filter unit.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit may include at least one of a display displaying text or pictures to guide replacement time of the redox filter unit and a sound generator generating sound to guide replacement timing of the redox filter unit. can be one

Since the sterilizing water is generated through the reaction of the redox filter unit and the water of the present invention, the structure of the quarantine sterilizer can be simplified.

In addition, by sensing the amount of water used by the sensor unit, the output unit may guide replacement time of the redox filter unit. Since the redox filter can be normally replaced, it is possible to prevent the sterilizing water from being normally produced due to missing the replacement time of the redox filter unit.

1 is a partial cross-sectional view for explaining a quarantine sterilizer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the redox filter unit shown in FIG. 1 .
FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view for explaining another example of the sensor unit shown in FIG. 1 .
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view for explaining another example of the sensor unit shown in FIG. 1 .

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Since the present invention can have various changes and various forms, specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the text. However, it should be understood that this is not intended to limit the present invention to the specific disclosed form, and includes all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention. Like reference numerals have been used for like elements throughout the description of each figure. In the accompanying drawings, the dimensions of the structures are shown enlarged than actual for clarity of the present invention.

Terms such as first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. These terms are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, a first element may be termed a second element, and similarly, a second element may be termed a first element, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Terms used in this application are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this application, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to designate that there is a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but one or more other features It should be understood that it does not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related art, and unless explicitly defined in the present application, they should not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal meaning. don't

1 is a partial cross-sectional view for explaining a quarantine sterilizer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the disinfection device 100 includes a body part 110, a storage container part 120, a redox filter part 130, a sensor part 140, an output part 150, and a control part 160. can include

The body part 110 includes a nozzle 111, a handle 112 and a battery 114.

In addition, the main body 110 may include a pump 115, a first pipe 116, a second pipe 117, and an ultrasonic vibration unit 118 therein.

The nozzle 111 is formed in front of the main body 110 and sprays sterilizing water containing OH radicals. The nozzle 111 may have a shape of a fallopian tube to spray the sterilizing water where sterilization is required.

In addition, when the nozzle 111 is rotated in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, the spray angle of the sprayed sterilizing water may be adjusted. Therefore, the spray angle of the sterilizing water can be appropriately adjusted according to the purpose of use of the disinfection device 100.

The handle 112 is formed at the rear of the main body 110 and includes an operating lever 113 .

The operating lever 113 may operate the pump 115 so that the sterilizing water may be sprayed to the outside through the nozzle 110 . For example, when the operating lever 113 is pressed, the pump 115 operates to suck in the sterilizing water, and supplies the sucked sterilizing water to the nozzle 110 to be sprayed. In addition, when the operation lever 113 is not pressed, the operation of the pump 115 is stopped, and the suction and injection of the sterilizing water are stopped.

The battery 114 is provided on the handle 112 . The battery 114 is charged by receiving power from an external power source.

Also, the battery 114 may be detachably mounted. Therefore, when the battery 114 is discharged, it can be easily replaced with another battery 114 . Since the disinfection device 100 has no movement restrictions, it can be conveniently used while carrying the disinfection device 100.

The battery 114 serves as a power source for operating the pump 115, the ultrasonic vibration unit 118, the sensor unit 140, the output unit 150, and the control unit 160.

The pump 115 operates by using the battery 114 as a power source, sucks the sterilizing water in the storage container 120 and supplies it to the nozzle 111 to spray the sterilizing water.

The first pipe 116 is connected to the pump 115 and extends to the inner bottom surface of the storage container part 120 . According to the operation of the pump 115, the sterilized water in the storage container unit 120 is supplied to the pump 115 through the first pipe 116.

The second pipe 117 connects the pump 115 and the nozzle 111 . According to the operation of the pump 115, the sterilizing water of the pump 115 is supplied to the nozzle 111 through the second pipe 117.

The ultrasonic vibration unit 118 is provided in the second pipe 117 to contact the sterilizing water. The ultrasonic vibration unit 118 applies ultrasonic vibration to the sterilizing water passing through the second pipe 117 to generate the sterilizing water in a mist state. Therefore, the sterilizing water may be sprayed through the nozzle 111 in a mist state.

The storage container part 120 is detachably mounted to the lower part of the main body part 110 and stores water. The external shape of the storage container unit 120 is not particularly limited and may be formed in various sizes and shapes. The material of the storage container unit 120 may be made of an opaque material, a transparent or translucent material.

However, when the material of the storage container portion 120 is opaque, the inside of the storage container portion 120 cannot be seen through and the amount of water cannot be measured. Therefore, the storage container unit 120 is preferably made of a transparent or translucent material.

The redox filter unit 130 is detachably provided on one side of the main body unit 110 . Specifically, the redox filter unit 130 may be mounted at an end of the first pipe 116 . At this time, the sterilizing water may be supplied to the first pipe 116 through the redox filter unit 130 .

The redox filter part 130 generates the OH radical by a redox reaction with water in the storage container part 120 . Since the water contains the OH radical, the redox filter unit 130 can make the water into the sterilizing water.

Since the sterilizing water is generated through a reaction between the redox filter unit 130 and the water, the structure of the disinfection device 100 can be simplified.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the redox filter unit shown in FIG. 1 .

Referring to FIG. 2 , the redox filter unit 130 includes a redox 131 and a frame 133 .

The redox 131 produces an appropriate combination of a plurality of dissimilar metals (eg, an alloy in which two or more of copper, zinc, silver, manganese, nickel, aluminum, and magnesium are combined) without using any energy or chemicals. It may be a material capable of generating the OH radical by using a natural electrochemical reaction occurring in the process of oxidation-reduction reaction with water.

The redox 131 may be implemented in the form of a thread to increase a contact area with the water.

The frame 133 is provided to cover the redox 131 and has a plurality of openings 135 formed therein. The water may contact the redox 131 through the openings 135 .

A protrusion 137 having a screw thread is provided at an upper end of the frame 133 , and the protrusion 137 may be screwed to the end of the first pipe 116 . Therefore, the redox filter unit 130 can be easily attached or detached.

In addition, the sterilizing water may be supplied to the first pipe 116 through the protrusion 137 .

In addition, the frame 133 may have various structures detachable from the first pipe 116 .

The sensor unit 140 is provided on the body unit 110 or the storage container unit 120 and detects the amount of water accommodated in the storage container unit 120 .

Specifically, the sensor unit 140 may include a touch sensor 141 .

The touch sensor 141 may be provided at a portion of the body portion 110 where the storage container portion 120 is mounted. The touch sensor 141 senses the storage container part 120 by contacting the storage container part 120 mounted on the body part 110 .

Alternatively, although not shown, the touch sensor 141 may be provided at a portion of the storage container 120 that contacts the main body 110 . The touch sensor 141 senses the body portion 110 by contacting the body portion 110 to which the storage container portion 120 is mounted.

In order to replenish water in the storage container part 120, the storage container part 120 is separated from the main body part 110. In addition, the storage capacity of the storage container unit 120 is determined. Therefore, by counting the number of times the storage container part 120 is attached to and detached from the main body part 110 with the touch sensor 141, the water usage amount of the disinfection device 100 can be detected.

FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view for explaining another example of the sensor unit shown in FIG. 1 .

Referring to FIG. 3 , the sensor unit 140 may include a water level sensor 143. An example of the water level sensor 140 may be an ultrasonic sensor.

The water level sensor 143 is provided on the body part 143 and detects the water level stored in the storage container part 120 . As the quarantine disinfector 100 is used, the water level stored in the storage container unit 120 varies. Accordingly, the amount of water used may be detected by checking the water level change with the water level sensor 143 .

The sensor unit 140 may further include a tilt sensor 145 .

The tilt sensor 145 is provided on the main body 110 and detects the tilt of the main body 110 . Since the storage container part 120 is mounted on the main body part 110, the tilt of the storage container part 120 can be sensed by detecting the tilt of the main body part 110.

Alternatively, although not shown, the tilt sensor 145 may be provided in the storage container part 120 .

If the disinfection device 100 is tilted, the water level sensor 143 cannot accurately measure the water level. Therefore, when the body part 110 or the storage container part 120 is not tilted as a result of the measurement by the tilt sensor 145, the water level sensor 143 detects the water level.

Since the water level sensor 143 detects the water level when the disinfection device 100 is standing upright, the reliability of the measurement result of the water level sensor 143 can be increased.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view for explaining another example of the sensor unit shown in FIG. 1 .

Referring to FIG. 4 , the sensor unit 140 may include a weight sensor 147.

The weight sensor 147 is provided below the storage container unit 120 and measures the weight of the water accommodated in the storage container unit 120 . An example of the weight sensor 147 may include a load cell.

Specifically, the storage container unit 120 has an inner bottom plate 121 therein. The inner bottom plate 121 is made of a flexible material such as a urethane sheet. The material of the inner bottom plate 121 may be any material that can properly transmit the weight of the water through elastic deformation.

The weight sensor 147 is provided below the inner bottom plate 121 and measures the weight of the water through the inner bottom plate 121 .

As the quarantine sterilizer 100 is used, the weight of the water stored in the storage container unit 120 varies. Accordingly, the amount of water used may be detected by checking the change in weight of the water with the weight sensor 147 .

Referring back to FIG. 1 , the output unit 150 is provided in the body unit 110 and guides the replacement time of the redox filter unit 130 or the replacement timing of the redox filter unit 130. notice can be given.

Specifically, the output unit 150 may include a display 151 and a sound generator 153.

The display 151 may guide the redox filter unit 130 by displaying a text or picture indicating that it is time to replace the redox filter unit 130 . In addition, the display 151 may display text or pictures foretelling replacement time of the redox filter unit 130 .

The sound generator 151 may generate a sound such as a voice or an alarm to inform that it is time to replace the redox filter unit 130 . In addition, the sound generator 151 may generate a voice or an alarm notifying the replacement time of the redox filter unit 130 .

The output unit 150 preferably includes both the display 151 and the sound generator 153, but may include only one of the display 151 and the sound generator 153.

The control unit 160 is provided in the main body unit 110, and the pump 115, the ultrasonic vibration unit 118, the sensor unit 140, and the output unit operate the disinfection device 100. Set and control the operation of (150).

In particular, the controller 160 controls the operation of the output unit 150 by comparing the amount of water detected by the sensor unit 140 with a predetermined reference amount of water. In this case, the reference amount of water used is an amount of water capable of generating the OH radical by the redox filter unit 130 through a redox reaction.

When the amount of water detected by the sensor unit 140 is the same as the reference amount of water, the control unit 160 controls the output unit 150 so that the output unit 150 controls the redox filter unit 130. ) to guide the replacement period.

Since the redox filter unit 130 can be normally replaced according to the guidance, it is possible to prevent the sterilizing water from being normally produced due to missing the replacement period of the redox filter unit 130 .

In addition, when the amount of water detected by the sensor unit 140 approaches the reference amount of water, the control unit 160 controls the output unit 150 so that the output unit 150 is the redox filter. The replacement time of the unit 130 is to be foretold. Therefore, replacement of the redox filter unit 130 can be prepared in advance.

Although the above has been described with reference to preferred embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art can variously modify and change the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention described in the claims below. You will understand that you can.

100: disinfection device 110: main body
111: nozzle 112: handle
113: operation lever 114: battery
115: pump 116: first pipe
117: second pipe 118: ultrasonic vibration unit
120: storage container 121: inner bottom plate
130: redox filter unit 131: redox
133: frame 135: opening
137: protrusion 140: sensor unit
141: touch sensor 143: water level sensor
145: tilt sensor 147: weight sensor
150: output unit 151: display
153: alarm generator 160: control unit

Claims (10)

A main body having a handle having a nozzle and an operating lever for spraying sterilizing water containing OH radicals;
a storage container unit detachably mounted to the body unit and storing water;
a redox filter unit detachably provided on one side of the main body unit and generating the OH radical by a redox reaction with the water;
a sensor unit provided in the main body part or the storage container part and configured to detect an amount of water used in the storage container part;
an output unit provided in the body unit and guiding replacement time of the redox filter unit; and
Disinfection sterilizer comprising a; control unit for controlling the operation of the output unit by comparing the amount of water detected by the sensor unit with a predetermined reference amount of water. The method of claim 1, wherein the sensor unit is provided in the main body, and includes a touch sensor that senses the storage container by contacting the storage container mounted on the main body,
Disinfection sterilizer, characterized in that for detecting the amount of water used by counting the number of times the storage container unit is detached from the main body unit with the touch sensor. The method of claim 1, wherein the sensor unit is provided in the main body and includes a water level sensor for detecting the water level accommodated in the storage container unit,
Disinfection and sterilizer, characterized in that for detecting the amount of water used by checking the change in the water level with the water level sensor. The method of claim 3, wherein the sensor unit further comprises a tilt sensor provided in the main body and detecting a tilt of the main body,
Disinfection and sterilizer, characterized in that the water level sensor detects the water level when the main body is not tilted as a result of the measurement of the tilt sensor. The method of claim 1, wherein the sensor unit is provided under the storage container unit, and includes a weight sensor for measuring the weight of the water accommodated in the storage container unit,
Disinfection sterilizer, characterized in that for detecting the amount of water used by checking the weight change of the water with the weight sensor. The method of claim 1, wherein the body portion,
a pump sucking in the sterilizing water of the storage container and supplying the sterilized water to the nozzle;
a first pipe supplying the sterilized water of the storage container to the pump; and
The disinfection device further comprises a second pipe for supplying the sterilizing water of the pump to the nozzle. The disinfection device according to claim 6, wherein the main body part further comprises an ultrasonic vibration unit provided in the second pipe and contacting the sterilizing water to make the sterilizing water into a mist state. The method of claim 6, wherein the redox filter unit is mounted at an end of the first pipe,
Disinfectant sterilizer, characterized in that the water is supplied to the first pipe through the redox filter unit. The disinfection device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit controls the output unit to notify the replacement time of the redox filter unit when the amount of water used by the sensor unit approaches the standard amount of water used. The method of claim 1, wherein the output unit,
a display displaying text or pictures to guide replacement time of the redox filter unit; and
a sound generator generating a sound to guide replacement time of the redox filter part; Quarantine sterilizer, characterized in that at least one of.

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