KR20240082657A - Notification Function Dispenser Container - Google Patents

Abstract

A notification function dispenser container has a container body having an internal receiving space and an entry/exit opening, a pumping unit for pumping the fluid stored in the internal receiving space of the container body to the outside, and an operating unit for rotating and pressing the pumping unit. A sensor unit that is supported on at least one of the pumping unit and the operating unit and detects the motion for external outflow of the fluid stored in the internal receiving space of the pumping unit, the container body, the pumping unit, and the operating unit, and the fluid stored in the internal receiving space. It is supported on at least one of the speaker, container body, pumping unit, and operating unit that outputs a voice indicating the outflow of fluid to the outside, and prevents external outflow of the fluid stored in the internal receiving space of the pumping unit from the lighting unit and sensor unit that output light around the operating unit. When a motion is detected, the speaker is controlled to output a voice indicating that the fluid stored in the internal receptive space has leaked out, and a control unit is included to control the lighting unit to output light around the operating unit.

Description

Notification Function Dispenser Container}

The present invention relates to a dispenser container with a notification function, and more specifically, to a dispenser container with a notification function capable of recognizing usage time.

A pumping discharge container consists of a container body, a pumping part, and an operating part. Fluids stored in the container body include cosmetics, shampoo, toothpaste, liquid soap, and rinse. When doing beauty treatment or bathing using the fluid stored in the container body, the pumped fluid is used.

However, when the pumping part is pressed to discharge the fluid to the outside, the start of use is not notified, and there is a problem in that the container body, pumping part, and operating part cannot be identified if the field of view is not clearly secured.

Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a dispenser container with a notification function that notifies that the fluid stored in the internal receiving space is leaking to the outside and makes it easy to find it even in situations where visibility is not clear.

In order to achieve the above object, a container body having an internal receiving space and an entrance/exit opening is formed according to the present invention, a pumping unit for pumping the fluid stored in the internal receiving space of the container body to the outside, and rotation and pressing operations of the pumping unit. A dispenser container with a notification function having an operation unit for the following includes: a sensor unit supported on at least one of the pumping unit and the operation unit to detect an operation for external outflow of fluid stored in the internal receiving space of the pumping unit; a speaker supported on at least one of the container body, the pumping unit, and the operating unit, and outputting a sound indicating the outflow of fluid stored in the internal receiving space; a lighting unit supported on at least one of the container body, the pumping unit, and the operating unit, and outputting light to the periphery of the operating unit; And when an operation for external outflow of the fluid stored in the internal receiving space of the pumping unit is detected from the sensor unit, the speaker is controlled to output a voice indicating that the fluid stored in the internal receiving space has leaked out, and the speaker is controlled to output a sound indicating that the fluid stored in the internal receiving space has leaked out. and a control unit that controls the lighting unit to output light. When it detects that the fluid stored in the internal receptive space is leaking out, it notifies you through a voice and uses lighting to make it easy to find, so even in situations where visibility is poor or people with weak eyesight, the discharge of fluid can be recognized by voice and is hard to hear. Even in situations where the device is not used or those with hearing impairment, the container body, pumping section, and operating section can be easily identified through lighting.

Here, the control unit sets a predetermined time from the external outflow time of the fluid stored in the internal receiving space, and when the predetermined time is set after the motion for external outflow of the fluid stored in the internal receiving space is detected, the predetermined time is reached. It is desirable to control the output of voice and light to notify the user because it can be used by setting the desired time after discharging fluid, thereby improving user convenience.

In addition, the control unit stores the set predetermined time, and controls the output of a voice guidance for the set predetermined time, so that information about the desired time after fluid discharge can be heard through the voice even in situations where visibility is not secured, which is desirable. .

Here, it further includes a pumping drive unit that drives the pumping unit, and the control unit drives the pumping drive unit when the user manipulates the operation unit to cause the fluid stored in the internal receiving space to flow out to the outside, and for the predetermined time set. Controlling the output of light is desirable because it allows the container body, pumping unit, and operating unit to be identified even in situations where visibility is not clearly secured.

In addition, if the lighting unit is arranged to output light along the external outflow direction of the fluid stored in the internal receiving space, it is preferable to operate the control unit after determining the output direction of the lighting.

According to the present invention, when the outflow of fluid stored in the internal receptive space is detected, it is notified through a voice and makes it easy to find it using lighting, so that even in situations where visibility is not secured or people with low vision can know the discharge of fluid by voice. In addition, even in situations where one cannot hear well or those with hearing impairment, the lighting can be used to easily identify the container body, pumping unit, and operating unit.

In addition, user convenience can be improved because the desired time can be set and used after fluid discharge, and information about the desired time after fluid discharge can be heard through voice even in situations where visibility is not secured.

In addition, even in situations where visibility is not clearly secured, the container body, pumping unit, and control unit can be identified, and the control unit can be operated after identifying the output direction of the light.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a notification function dispenser container according to the present invention.
Figure 2 is a diagram showing the operation of the notification function dispenser container.
Figure 3 is an example diagram of a lighting unit.
Figure 4 is an example of setting the usage time of the notification function dispenser container.
Figure 5 is a control block diagram of the notification function dispenser container.

Hereinafter, the notification function dispenser container (1) according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the notification function dispenser container (1) according to the present invention, Figure 2 is an operation diagram of the notification function dispenser container (1), Figure 3 is an example of the lighting unit 60, and Figure 4 is a notification This is an example diagram of setting the usage time of the functional dispenser container (1), and Figure 5 is a control block diagram of the notification function dispenser container (1).

The configuration of the notification function dispenser container 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

The notification function dispenser container (1) includes a container body (10), a pumping unit (20), an operation unit (30), a sensor unit (40), a communication unit (42), a speaker (50), a lighting unit (60), and a pumping drive unit (70). ), a power supply unit 72, and a control unit 80.

The container body 10 has an internal receiving space and an entry/exit opening is formed.

The pumping unit 20 is configured to pump the fluid stored in the internal receiving space of the container body 10 to the outside.

The manipulation unit 30 is configured to perform rotation and pressing operations of the pumping unit 20. The operating unit 30 includes a pressing body 31 and a discharge port 32.

The pressing body 31 is connected and communicated with the pumping unit 20, and the user presses it with his or her hand to cause the pumping unit 20 to pump the fluid stored in the internal receiving space of the container body 10 to the outside.

The discharge port 32 is an outlet through which the fluid stored in the internal receiving space is pumped and discharged to the outside.

The sensor unit 40 is supported by at least one of the pumping unit 20 and the operating unit 30 and detects an operation for outflow of fluid stored in the internal receiving space of the pumping unit 20. The sensor unit 40 may be composed of a switch, a magnetic switch, a laser sensor, etc. that detects movement of the pumping unit 20 and the manipulation unit 30.

The sensor unit 40 may include a motion sensor. The motion sensor can detect whether the pumping unit 20 and the operating unit 30 deviate from the moving path. For example, the user presses the pressing body 31 to move the pumping unit 20 up and down to perform pumping, but the pressing body 31 and the pumping unit 20 are inclined in the vertical direction and are caught, thereby preventing the pumping operation from working well. You can sense what isn't happening.

The communication unit 42 can transmit data to and receive data from an external device. The communication unit 42 receives a virtual reality stereoscopic image including the avatar's movements from the outside. The communication unit 42 can perform wireless communication, and the wireless communication includes at least one of infrared communication, RF, ZigBee, and Bluetooth. The communication unit 42 receives the video signal and transmits it to the control unit 80, which will be described later, and can be implemented in various ways depending on the standard of the received video signal and the implementation type of the user terminal. For example, the communication unit 42 wirelessly receives a radio frequency (RF) signal transmitted from a broadcasting station (not shown), or uses composite video, component video, super video, SCART, Video signals according to the HDMI (high definition multimedia interface) standard can be received by wire. When the video signal is a broadcast signal, the communication unit 42 may include a tuner that tunes the broadcast signal for each channel.

The speaker 50 is supported on at least one of the container body 10, the pumping unit 20, and the operating unit 30, and outputs a sound indicating the outflow of the fluid stored in the internal receiving space.

The lighting unit 60 is supported on at least one of the container body 10, the pumping unit 20, and the operating unit 30, and outputs light to the surroundings of the operating unit 30. The lighting unit 60 may be made of LED or may be a device that outputs a projector beam that outputs light only to one area in one direction. The lighting unit 60 may be arranged to output light along the outflow direction of the fluid stored in the internal receiving space. That is, it can be arranged in the discharge direction of the discharge port 32.

The pumping drive unit 70 drives the pumping unit 20. The pumping drive unit 70 consists of a motor and a shaft and can drive the pumping unit 20 to move up and down.

The power supply unit 72 supplies power to the internal configuration under the control of the control unit 80.

When an operation for external outflow of the fluid stored in the internal receiving space of the pumping unit 20 is detected from the sensor unit 40, the control unit 80 outputs a voice indicating that the fluid stored in the internal receiving space has leaked out to the external speaker (50). ) is controlled, and the lighting unit 60 is controlled to output light to the surroundings of the operating unit 30.

The control unit 80 sets a predetermined time from the external outflow time of the fluid stored in the internal receiving space, and when the set predetermined time arrives after the motion for external outflow of the fluid stored in the internal receiving space is detected, a voice notifies that the predetermined time has arrived. and can be controlled to output light. Here, the predetermined time is a period of time that can be set in consideration of the type of stored fluid, the use of the stored fluid, etc. For example, it could be 3 minutes for a shampoo massage with a browning function, 3 minutes for brushing your teeth, or 3 months for the expiration date of the fluid.

The control unit 80 stores the set predetermined time and can control the guidance sound to be output for the set predetermined time.

When the user manipulates the manipulation unit 30, the control unit 80 drives the pumping drive unit 70 to cause the fluid stored in the internal receiving space to flow out to the outside, and can be controlled to output light for a predetermined period of time.

Figure 2 is a diagram showing the operation of the notification function dispenser container (1).

Figure 2 (a) The user entered the bathroom to take a shower.

Figure 2 (b) When shampoo is discharged from the notification function dispenser container 1, discharge is detected and the control unit 80 controls the speaker 50 to output a 'beep beep' sound. The user listens to the output 'beep beep' voice and shampoos. After 3 minutes, the control unit 80 controls the speaker 50 again to output the 'beep beep' sound. Since the user can know the start and end of a certain time, he or she can manage it using this.

Figure 3 is an exemplary diagram of the lighting unit 60.

Figure 3 (a) is a view of the notification function dispenser container 1 from above, in which the lighting unit 60 is disposed on the pressing body 31, and the light output direction is toward the discharge port 32, so that the fluid is discharged in the direction. It is placed towards.

Figure 3 (b) A user who enters the bathroom to take a shower can determine where the discharge port 32 is located through the light output direction of the lighting unit 60. Even users with weak eyesight can determine the discharge direction of the fluid and discharge the fluid using the direction of the lighting unit 60, thereby increasing convenience.

Figure 4 is an example of setting the usage time of the notification function dispenser container (1).

Figure 4 (a) shows that when shampoo is discharged from the notification function dispenser container 1, discharge is detected and the control unit 80 controls the speaker 50 to output a 'beep beep' sound. This voice announces the start of usage time.

Figure 4 (b) When 3 minutes have passed while the user is shampooing, the control unit 80 controls the speaker 50 to output a voice saying “3 minutes have passed.”

Here, looking at the operation regarding the expiration date, if the expiration date is 6 months after the start of the usage time, the remaining expiration date can be announced by voice every time the user presses and operates the control panel 30 after 5 months.

The number of users using shampoos with a hair browning function is increasing, and shampoos with a hair browning function must be massaged for 3 minutes to maintain maximum effectiveness. Previously, time was measured using a user terminal or timer, but it was very inconvenient and not accurate. However, the control unit sets a predetermined time from the external outflow time of the fluid stored in the internal accommodation space, and when the set predetermined time reaches after the motion for external outflow of the fluid stored in the internal accommodation space is detected, a voice and light are provided to indicate that the predetermined time has arrived. By controlling the output, you can efficiently maximize the shampoo massage effect of the hair browning function by measuring the exact time.

In addition, it is possible to prevent cavities and periodontal disease only if you brush your teeth for 3 minutes, but this varies depending on each person's habits and makes disease management difficult. The control unit sets a predetermined time from the time the fluid stored in the internal receiving space leaks out to the outside. After the motion for external outflow of fluid stored in the internal receptive space is detected, when a set time is reached, a voice and light are controlled to indicate that the predetermined time has arrived. By measuring the exact time, you can brush your teeth for 3 minutes and prevent cavities. And it has the effect of preventing periodontal disease.

In addition, due to the spread of COVID-19, there is a campaign to encourage people to wash their hands for 30 seconds, but the current situation is that people do not wash their hands for 30 seconds unless they actually measure their hands for 30 seconds. However, the control unit sets a predetermined time from the external outflow time of the fluid stored in the internal accommodation space, and when the set predetermined time reaches after the motion for external outflow of the fluid stored in the internal accommodation space is detected, a voice and light are provided to indicate that the predetermined time has arrived. By controlling the output, you can measure the exact time and wash your hands for 30 seconds, effectively preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Modifiable embodiments other than the above embodiments will be described.

The control unit notifies the remaining expiration date by voice, and when the expiration date has passed, it controls the pumping drive unit to prevent the pumping unit from moving up and down, making it impossible to use the fluid remaining in the container body.

Alternatively, it may further include a stopper consisting of a locking portion, a locking groove, and a locking driving portion. The control unit notifies the remaining expiration date by voice and can also control the locking drive unit so that when the expiration date has passed, the locking part is inserted into the locking groove and locked.

The control unit is formed with a plurality of buttons and can be configured to discharge different amounts of fluid. The control unit can set the fluid discharge amount for each of the plurality of buttons and can control the pump driving unit so that when the user presses one button, the fluid discharge amount for the corresponding button is discharged.

The control unit can set the output size of the voice and the light output size of the lighting unit, and can save the settings so that the corresponding voice and light can be output.

The notification function dispenser container (1) can be provided as a multi-liquid container that stores and discharges multiple liquids. The notification function dispenser container (1), which is provided as a multi-liquid container, has a container body with a plurality of spaces that are not in communication with each other and an entrance and exit opening, a piston body with a receiving space formed inside, and a piston body supported on the piston body and rotatable at the entrance and exit opening. A discharge connector to be inserted, a piston having a discharge communication hole formed through an area of the piston body, and the piston body are slidably arranged and have a cylinder bottom surface watertightly coupled to the partition, and a plurality of cylinders for pumping a plurality of liquids. It includes a cylinder body formed with a pumping hole, a cylinder connected to a plurality of pumping holes and having a plurality of pumping pipes for pumping the plurality of liquids in a plurality of spaces, and the piston body is rotated so that the discharge communication hole is one of the plurality of pumping holes. While connected to either one, the bottom surface of the cylinder may be moved downward as the piston body moves downward due to the downward movement of the discharge connector.

Due to the above-mentioned notification function dispenser container (1), when it detects that the fluid stored in the internal receiving space is leaking out, it notifies through voice and makes it easy to find using lighting, even in situations where visibility is not secured or for people with weak eyesight. You can tell the discharge of fluid by voice, and even in situations where you cannot hear well or those with hearing impairment, you can easily identify the container body, pumping section, and operating section through the lighting.

In addition, user convenience can be improved because the desired time can be set and used after fluid discharge, and information about the desired time after fluid discharge can be heard through voice even in situations where visibility is not secured. In addition, even in situations where visibility is not clearly secured, the container body, pumping unit, and control unit can be identified, and the control unit can be operated after identifying the output direction of the light.

1: Notification function dispenser container
10: container body 20: pumping unit
30: Control unit 31: Pressing body
32: discharge port
40: sensor unit 42: communication unit
50: Speaker 60: Lighting unit
70: pumping drive unit 72: power supply unit
80: control unit

Claims (5)

A notification function dispenser container having a container body having an internal receiving space and an entrance and exit opening, a pumping unit for pumping the fluid stored in the internal receiving space of the container body to the outside, and an operating unit for rotating and pressing the pumping unit. Because,
A sensor unit supported by at least one of the pumping unit and the operating unit to detect an operation for external outflow of fluid stored in the internal receiving space of the pumping unit;
a speaker supported on at least one of the container body, the pumping unit, and the operating unit, and outputting a sound indicating the outflow of fluid stored in the internal receiving space;
a lighting unit supported on at least one of the container body, the pumping unit, and the operating unit, and outputting light to the periphery of the operating unit; and
When an operation for external outflow of the fluid stored in the internal receiving space of the pumping unit is detected from the sensor unit, the speaker is controlled to output a voice indicating that the fluid stored in the internal receiving space has leaked out, and the speaker is output to the surroundings of the operating unit. A dispenser container with a notification function, comprising a control unit that controls the lighting unit to output light.
According to claim 1,
The control unit,
A predetermined time is set from the external outflow time of the fluid stored in the internal receiving space, and when the set predetermined time reaches after the motion for external outflow of the fluid stored in the internal receiving space is detected, a voice and light are emitted to indicate that the predetermined time has arrived. A notification function dispenser container characterized by control to output.
According to clause 2,
The control unit,
A dispenser container with a notification function, characterized in that it stores the set predetermined time and controls the output of a guidance voice for the set predetermined time.
According to clause 2,
It further includes a pumping drive unit that drives the pumping unit,
The control unit,
A dispenser container with a notification function, wherein when a user manipulates the operation unit, the pumping drive unit is driven to cause the fluid stored in the internal receiving space to flow out to the outside, and the notification function dispenser container is controlled to output light for the predetermined time set.
According to claim 1,
A dispenser container with a notification function, wherein the lighting unit is arranged to output light along an outflow direction of the fluid stored in the internal receiving space.

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