KR20240056483A - An Apparatus for Sterilizing a Livestock with a Loop Antenna Structure - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for sterilizing livestock with a loop antenna structure. The device for sterilizing livestock with a loop antenna structure includes a base (11a, 11b); Loop antennas (12a, 12b) made of conductive material fixed to the bases (11a, 11b) and extending in a spiral shape; and a generation module 14 that induces the flow of charge or current to the loop antennas 12a and 12b to emit an electric or magnetic field.

Description

An Apparatus for Sterilizing a Livestock with a Loop Antenna Structure}

The present invention relates to a device for sterilizing livestock with a loop antenna structure, and more specifically, to a device for sterilizing livestock with a loop antenna structure that sterilizes livestock by emitting electromagnetic waves through the loop antenna.

When an electric or magnetic field is applied to a person or animal, various types of reactions occur within the body. Likewise, it is known that electromagnetic fields affect microorganisms such as viruses, germs or bacteria. When exposed to a large intensity electric field, charges may be generated in microorganisms such as viruses, germs or bacteria with electrophysical heterogeneity during the interaction process, and non-uniform forces and other processes leading to deformation of microorganisms may cause micro-destruction, micro-destruction, It is known that phenomena such as mechanical deformation or rupture occur (ISSN 1028-3358, Doklady Physics 2020, Vol. 65, pp 230-232, Yu.V. Gubyaev et al.). In relation to this sterilization method using electric or magnetic fields, Patent Publication No. 10-2001-0067696 discloses an electronic plate generator installed inside a water gate to improve the water quality of a dam or reservoir for agricultural water or agricultural water storage that opens and closes automatically. Disclosed is a method of purifying water quality using electromagnetic waves, which allow wastewater to be naturally purified by electromagnetic waves oscillated by installation. Additionally, Patent Publication No. 10-2007-0058773 discloses a continuous microwave sterilization device for mushroom media. Livestock such as cows or pigs or poultry such as chickens or ducks may be exposed to various bacteria or viruses, and when treated with chemical agents, various types of environmental problems or risks to the human body may occur. Compared to this, it has the advantage of avoiding various problems that may occur incidentally when such bacteria or viruses are treated with electromagnetic waves. In order to sterilize or sterilize livestock, poultry, livestock sheds, cages, or similar objects or related facilities by inducing electromagnetic waves, an appropriate device needs to be created. However, prior art or known technology does not disclose such a device.

The present invention is intended to solve the problems of the prior art and has the following purposes.

Prior Art 1: Patent Publication No. 10-2001-0067696 (Han Sang-gwan, published on July 13, 2001) Method of purifying water using electromagnetic waves Prior Art 2: Patent Publication No. 10-2007-0058773 (Jewoo Plant Co., Ltd., published on June 11, 2007) Mushroom medium continuous microwave sterilization device

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a device for livestock sterilization with a loop antenna structure that can effectively radiate electromagnetic waves to livestock or poultry or their cages or barns to induce destruction or inhibition of activity of viruses, bacteria or bacteria.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for sterilizing livestock having a loop antenna structure includes a base; A loop antenna made of conductive material that is fixed to the base and extends in a spiral shape; and a generating module that induces the flow of charge or current to the loop antenna to emit an electric or magnetic field.

According to another suitable embodiment of the present invention, a current of a predetermined type flows or is induced in the loop antenna by the generation module.

According to another suitable embodiment of the present invention, the base is made of an insulating material, and a fixing groove in which the loop antenna is fixed is formed in the base.

According to another suitable embodiment of the present invention, the loop antenna is fixed to a wall, floor or ceiling.

According to another suitable embodiment of the invention, the flow of current is in the form of pulses.

The device for sterilizing livestock with a loop antenna structure according to the present invention effectively emits electromagnetic waves to an area defined by the loop antenna structure. The device for livestock sterilization according to the present invention sterilizes or inhibits activity in an electromagnetic manner to prevent environmental contamination or side effects. The sterilization device according to the present invention can sterilize cows, pigs, or similar livestock by emitting electromagnetic waves directly, or by emitting electromagnetic waves to livestock sheds or cages. Additionally, the sterilizing device according to the present invention can be applied to various animals requiring sterilization, including chickens, ducks, or similar poultry, or their surroundings, and the present invention is not limited thereby.

Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a loop antenna module for a device for livestock sterilization according to the present invention.
Figure 2 shows an example in which electromagnetic waves are generated in a sterilizing device according to the present invention.
Figure 3 shows another embodiment of a loop antenna applied to the sterilization device according to the present invention.
Figure 4 shows an embodiment of a loop antenna module applied to a sterilization device according to the present invention.
Figure 5 shows an embodiment of a sterilizing device according to the present invention.

Below, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the attached drawings, but the examples are for a clear understanding of the present invention and the present invention is not limited thereto. In the description below, components having the same reference numerals in different drawings have similar functions, so unless necessary for understanding the invention, the description will not be repeated, and well-known components will be briefly described or omitted, but the present invention It should not be understood as being excluded from the embodiments.

Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a loop antenna module for a device for livestock sterilization according to the present invention.

Referring to Figure 1, the device for livestock sterilization includes bases (11a, 11b); Loop antennas (12a, 12b) made of conductive material fixed to the bases (11a, 11b) and extending in a spiral shape; and a generation module 14 that induces the flow of charge or current to the loop antennas 12a and 12b to emit an electric or magnetic field.

The bases 11a and 11b may have a plate shape, and the loop antennas 12a and 12b may be fixed to the front surfaces of the bases 11a and 11b. The bases 11a and 11b may have a square plate, circular plate, oval plate, polygonal plate or similar plate shapes and may be made of ceramic or a similar insulating material. Loop antennas 12a and 12b may be fixed to one side of the bases 11a and 11b, and the bases 11a and 11b may have appropriate means for fixing the loop antennas 12a and 12b. The loop antennas 12a and 12b may be made of a conductive material that extends in a spiral shape, and may have a structure that allows current to flow or retains electric charge. The centers of the loop antennas 12a and 12b may be pointed at a target, and the target may be, for example, livestock, poultry, the floor of a barn, or a similar location where an electric or magnetic field is to be induced. In the embodiment, an embodiment is presented in which a pair of loop antennas (12a, 12b) face each other, but one loop antenna (12a, 12b) or a plurality of loop antennas (12a, 12b) may be arranged around the target. there is. For example, loop antennas 12a and 12b may be placed on four sides and the ceiling to surround the target. Additionally, the bases 11a and 11b may have a flat or curved shape depending on the location of the target or the shape of the structure on which the loop antennas 12a and 12b are placed.

An electric field may be generated or a magnetic field may be induced in each loop antenna (12a, 12b) by the generation module 14. The generation module 14 may be connected to the loop antennas 12a and 12b directly or indirectly through transmission cables 13a and 13b. The generation module 14 can, for example, maintain a certain level of voltage with respect to the ground in the loop antennas 12a and 12b. In this case, the loop antennas 12a and 12b may have a function similar to a capacitor, and an electric field may be emitted from the loop antennas 12a and 12b to the target. Alternatively, the generation module 14 may induce a flow of current in the loop antennas 12a and 12b, thereby causing a magnetic field to be emitted from the loop antennas 12a and 12b toward the target. Current may flow at a constant level, change over time, or flow in the form of pulses. In this way, the generation module 14 may have a function to emit an electric or magnetic field from the loop antennas 12a and 12b to the target. The generation module 14 may generate an electric field or a magnetic field in the loop antennas 12a and 12b in various ways, and the present invention is not limited thereby.

Figure 2 shows an example in which electromagnetic waves are generated in a sterilizing device according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the loop antenna 12 may extend in a spiral shape from the center, and the loop antenna 12 may have an overall planar shape or a cone shape. Connection electrodes 21a and 21b may be connected to the beginning and end of the loop antenna 12, respectively, and the pulse generation module 22 may be connected to each connection electrode 21a and 21b. And the pulse generating module 22 may be connected to the power supply means 23. The pulse generation module 22 may generate an electric current pulse as shown on the right side of FIG. 2. The current pulse may include multiple positive magnitude and multiple negative pulses during one period (T). When current is supplied by the power supply means 23, a current pulse may be generated by the pulse generation module 22 and supplied to the loop antenna 12. As a current pulse is applied to the loop antenna 12, a magnetic field may be generated in the loop antenna 12 and radiated to the target. In this way, the pulse current is applied to the loop antenna 12, enabling the generation of a relatively strong magnetic field. Various types of magnetic fields can be generated depending on the size and duration of the pulse, or the positive or negative pulse included in one cycle, and the effect of the generated magnetic field on viruses, germs, or bacteria can be experimentally determined. And a magnetic field suitable for destroying or suppressing the activity of such microorganisms can be selected. Various types of current may be applied to the loop antenna 12, and the present invention is not limited thereby.

Figure 3 shows another embodiment of a loop antenna applied to the sterilization device according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the loop antennas 32a and 32b fixed to the base 31 may have an overall square or octagonal shape. Alternatively, it may be polygonal or elliptical in various shapes. Connection electrodes 33a and 33b may be formed at both ends of the loop antennas 32a and 32b, respectively. The loop antennas 32a and 32b may have an overall planar structure or may have a cone or polygonal pyramid shape convex with respect to the base 31. Alternatively, the loop antennas 32a and 32b may have a concave cone or polygonal pyramid shape with respect to the base 31, and the present invention is not limited thereto. The loop antennas 32a and 32b may be made of copper, aluminum, or similar metal materials, and may be made at various rotation speeds. And it can be fixed to the base 31 in various ways.

Figure 4 shows an embodiment of a loop antenna module applied to a sterilization device according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the loop antenna 12 may be fixed to the base 11, and resonance means 41a, 41b, 42a, and 42b may be disposed on the base 11. Specifically, the first and second resonance means (41a, 41b, 42a, 42b) may be capacitors and inductors, and the first resonance means (41a, 41b) and the second resonance means (42a, 42b) may operate independently. , can operate in conjunction with each other. The first resonance means 41a and 41b may be composed of a capacitor 41a and an inductor 41b, and the first resonance means 41a and 41b may be electrically connected to the loop antenna 12. The first resonating means 41a, 41b and the loop antenna 12 may be connected in parallel or in series, and the second resonating means 42a, 42b may also be connected with the loop antenna 12 in parallel or in series. . While electromagnetic waves are generated by the first and second resonance means 42a and 42b, electromagnetic waves may also be generated by the loop antenna 12. Referring to the right side of FIG. 4, the base 11 may be made of ceramic or a similar insulating material, and resonance arrangement grooves 44 and 45 and loop arrangement grooves 46_1 to 46_K are formed on the upper surface of the base 11. This can be formed. The resonance arrangement grooves 44 and 45 may be connected to each other through the wiring hole 47, and the loop antenna 12 may also be connected to each other through a connection passage formed in the base 11. The cross section of the loop antenna 12 may have a half-cylinder shape, the flat portion may be exposed to the outside, and the curved portion may be in contact with the base 11. Alternatively, the loop antenna 12 may have a square cross-section, and the loop arrangement grooves 46_1 to 46_K may have a shape suitable for the cross-section of the loop antenna 12. The loop antenna 12 may have various cross-sectional shapes and is not limited to the presented embodiment.

Figure 5 shows an embodiment of a sterilizing device according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, a pair of bases 11a and 11b to which loop antennas 12a and 12b are fixed may be arranged to face each other with a target in between. The target may be a cow, pig or similar livestock, or a type of poultry such as chicken or duck, but is not limited to this. The bases 11a, 11b may have an independent fixing structure or may be attached to the floor, wall, or ceiling of the barn or cage. Connection electrodes 511, 512, 513, and 514 may be formed on each of the loop antennas 12a and 12b, and a current control module 53 may be connected to the connection electrodes 511, 512, 513, and 514 to form a loop antenna. For example, a current in the form of a pulse may be applied to (12a, 12b). Each loop antenna (12a, 12b) may be operated independently or in conjunction with each other, and the period of the current applied to each loop antenna (12a, 12b) may be controlled by the period control module (52a, 52b). You can. The operation of the current control module 53 is controlled by the operation of the control module 54, so that current can be applied to each loop antenna (12a, 12b), and the period at which the current is applied is determined by the period control modules 52a and 52b. ) can be controlled by. As current is applied, heat may be generated in the loop antennas 12a and 12b, which may increase the temperature inside the livestock house or cage. To prevent this, the heat sink module 55a may be coupled to the base 11, and the heat sink module 55a may include various heat dissipation means such as a thermoelectric module or heat pipe. The operating temperature of each loop antenna (12a, 12b) can be adjusted by the temperature control modules (56a, 56b) and the heat sink module (55a), and the operating state is detected by the detection module (57) and sent to the control module ( 54). As a pulse-shaped current is applied by the current control module 53, an electronic wave is generated from the loop antenna (12a 12b) and can be transmitted to the target or the surrounding area of the target, thereby preventing microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, or bacteria. It may be destroyed or its activity may be inhibited. As explained above, voltage maintenance means can be arranged in place of the current regulation module 53, whereby an electric field can be emitted towards the target. Various types of electric or magnetic fields may be emitted to a target by the loop antennas 12a and 12b, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

Although the present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the presented embodiments, those skilled in the art will be able to make various variations and modifications without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention by referring to the presented embodiments. . The present invention is not limited by such variations and modifications, but is limited by the claims appended below.

11a, 11b: base 12a, 12b: loop antenna
14: generation module 21a, 21b: connection electrode
22: pulse generation module 23: power supply means

Claims (2)

base (11a, 11b);
Loop antennas (12a, 12b) made of conductive material fixed to the bases (11a, 11b) and extending in a spiral shape; and
It includes a generation module 14 that induces the flow of charge or current in the loop antennas 12a and 12b to emit an electric or magnetic field,
The bases 11a and 11b are made of an insulating material, and a fixing groove in which the loop antennas 12a and 12b are fixed is formed in the bases 11a and 11b.
The bases 11a and 11b are fixed to the wall, floor or ceiling of the barn or pen,
A loop antenna structure in which two or more bases (11a, 11b) and loop antennas (12a, 12b) are arranged so that the center of each loop antenna faces the same target, and the flow of charge or current is in the form of a pulse. A device for sterilizing livestock. The device for livestock sterilization with a loop antenna structure according to claim 1, wherein a current of a predetermined type flows or is induced in the loop antennas (12a, 12b) by the generation module (14).