TW202521167A - Self-propelled uv germicidal equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

A self-propelled UV germicidal equipment combines smart self-propelled vehicle and remote-controlled UV germicidal technology to enable it to patrol and locate without the need for manual control and propulsion. The self-propelled UV germicidal equipment comprises a shell, UV lamps, a controller, a biometric image recognition module, an active shielding mechanism, and a learning module. The biometric image recognition module identifies predefined biological entities through image recognition, and the active shielding mechanism shields UV light between the UV lamps and the predefined biological entities. The learning module pre-establishes a mobile spatial map and memorizes the time periods when predefined biological entities frequently engage in activities in the spatial map. Using this biological activity information, it reduces the duration of proximity between the self-propelled UV germicidal equipment and the predefined biological entities.

Description

Self-propelled UV sterilization equipment

The present invention relates to a self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization device, in particular to a self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization device having a learning module and capable of detecting the actual position of a biological body through a biological image recognition module to track and move at a fixed point.

Ultraviolet sterilization technology has been widely recognized as an efficient sterilization method without chemical residues. However, the existing ultraviolet sterilization technology on the market usually has some shortcomings and limitations. For example, traditional fixed ultraviolet sterilization systems usually require manual operation and positioning, which increases labor costs and limits their rapid transfer between multiple locations. In addition, manual operation of ultraviolet sterilization equipment may expose operators to the risk of ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, in today's era of automation and intelligent robots everywhere, it is necessary to make some innovations.

Furthermore, although UV sterilization technology is operated by intelligent robots, the coverage of many devices is limited, resulting in more time required to complete comprehensive sterilization. In other words, it is not suitable for large places such as school classrooms, hospital lobbies, empty wards, and places that require rapid sanitation. Most of them are fixed installations, so additional funds are required to generate multiple UV sterilization systems.

In summary, although the existing technology has provided some solutions for UV sterilization, including fixed-point UV sterilization systems, such as application number TW110131756, which mentions an indoor irradiation sterilization device that can use an excimer lamp that emits UV light with a wavelength of 200 to 230 nanometers. Lamp) can be used to sterilize indoor spaces where people are present, thereby maintaining indoor environmental hygiene at all times. However, because it is set at a fixed point, the range of sterilization is fixed and will not change. In addition to the limited sterilization range, the cost will also increase when multiple indoor spaces need to be disinfected. For example, patent No. M619956 mentions a sterilization device for a self-propelled sweeper. Although the device is also self-propelled, it cannot be remotely monitored and operated, resulting in insufficient flexibility in use.

Therefore, in order to solve the problem that most traditional UV sterilization systems rely on manual or fixed-point sterilization with high capital and labor costs, and to further improve the flexibility and efficiency of UV sterilization systems, it is necessary to develop ideal technical methods to solve the above problems.

The purpose of this invention is to provide a self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization equipment that combines intelligent self-propelled vehicles with remotely controlled ultraviolet sterilization technology, so that it can patrol and locate without manual control and movement to ensure optimal performance and safety.

The present invention relates to a self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization device, which includes a housing, an ultraviolet lamp, a controller, a biological image recognition module, a movable shielding mechanism, and a learning module.

The casing is used to protect the internal components from being damaged by impact.

The UV lamp will be installed in the housing, including inside, outside, or on the housing, and is used to generate UV light.

The controller is installed in the housing. The controller is coupled to the UV lamp with a signal to indicate that the UV lamp should start generating UV light. The self-propelled UV sterilizer can be controlled in remote mode.

The biological image recognition module will be fixed to the housing and coupled to the controller. The biological image recognition module recognizes the preset organisms through images. In other words, when the biological image recognition module finds the preset organisms in the venue, it can control the controller to turn on or off the ultraviolet lamp.

The movable shielding mechanism can be movably arranged at any position of the housing and coupled to the controller. The movable shielding mechanism can move around the ultraviolet lamp to shield the ultraviolet light between the ultraviolet lamp and the preset organism identified by the biological image recognition module. That is to say, when the ultraviolet lamp is turned on, the biological image recognition module suddenly finds the preset organism passing by. At this time, the movable shielding mechanism can be raised and lowered, or moved left and right to the position between the ultraviolet lamp and the preset organism to protect the preset organism from ultraviolet light damage.

The learning module is set in the housing and coupled to the controller. The main function of the learning module is to have a preset authorized mobile spatial map, and to memorize the time period of frequent activities of preset organisms in the spatial map as a biological activity information. The learning module will reduce the duration of approaching the preset organisms according to the biological activity information. In other words, the learning module has been preset with a mobile spatial map, and can memorize the time period of frequent activities of preset organisms in the spatial map as a biological activity information. Through this biological activity information, the learning module can enable the controller to automatically reduce the duration of approaching the preset organisms by the self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization equipment.

Furthermore, the housing further includes a mobile module. The mobile module may be a wheel, including one or more wheels. Among them, more than one wheel is preferred because it can make the self-propelled UV sterilization equipment more stable. The mobile module may also be a conveyor belt. In addition to having a stable effect, the mobile module can also easily reach the sterilization location in places with considerable height differences by moving through the conveyor belt.

The aforementioned pre-defined creatures may include humans, dogs, cats, or pets, any living organisms.

In one embodiment, the housing has a circular structure, which surrounds the UV lamp, that is, the UV lamp is surrounded by the circular structure, and the movable shielding mechanism may further include an annular structure and a shield, the annular structure may be sleeved and movable on the circular structure, and the shield in the movable shielding mechanism may be coupled to the annular structure, and when the annular structure rotates relative to the circular structure, the shield may be shielded between the UV lamp and the preset organism, that is, when the preset organism is found, the shield connected to the annular structure may be used to block the UV lamp and the preset organism.

Next, the shield can also move vertically downward relative to the shell. When it is determined that there is no obstruction, the shield can be folded to the edge of the shell or inside the shell, so that the ultraviolet lamp can sterilize 360 degrees in all directions.

In another embodiment, the housing has an electronic paper cap-shaped structure such as a helmet. The electronic paper cap-shaped structure can cover the ultraviolet lamp. The movable shielding mechanism further has a transparent part and a non-transparent part, that is, the electronic paper cap-shaped structure can present a transparent part and a non-transparent part. The non-transparent part can shield the ultraviolet light of the ultraviolet lamp from irradiating the preset organisms, and the transparent part can allow the ultraviolet light of the ultraviolet lamp to irradiate the room and sterilize. That is to say, when the venue needs to be fully disinfected, the electronic paper cap-shaped structure can fully present the transparent part, so that the ultraviolet lamp can perform 360-degree sterilization. If the preset organism suddenly appears, part of the transparent part can be converted into a non-transparent part to block between the preset organism and the ultraviolet lamp.

The ultraviolet wavelength of the ultraviolet lamp used in the above-mentioned embodiment can be in the range of 100nm to 280nm, wherein the ultraviolet wavelength is preferably 222nm. The ultraviolet lamp in this wavelength range is less harmful to the human body, that is, it will not have much impact on the preset organisms even if they are exposed to it for a short time.

The self-propelled UV sterilization equipment also includes a camera, which can illuminate the scene in the venue and allow users to operate the self-propelled UV sterilization equipment remotely.

Therefore, the self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization equipment provided by the present invention can move around indoors by means of a mobile module, and memorize and optimize the time and range of sterilization through a learning module, so as to achieve remote operation, allowing the self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization equipment to patrol and judge the sterilization range autonomously, and save human resources with efficient sterilization technology. This technology helps to improve hygiene standards in large public places such as schools to protect people from the threat of pathogens.

The advantages and spirit of the present invention can be further understood through the following detailed description of the invention and the attached drawings.

1: Self-propelled UV sterilization equipment

10: Shell

12: Circular structure

16: Electronic paper cap-shaped structure

30: Ultraviolet lamps

40: Controller

50: Biological image recognition module

60: Movable shielding mechanism

62: Ring structure

64: Mask

66: Transparent part

68: Non-transparent part

70:Learning Module

80: Mobile module

90: Camera

Figure 1 is a functional component diagram of the present invention;

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the movement of the mask in the second embodiment of the present invention; and

Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the third embodiment of the present invention.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a self-propelled UV sterilization device that combines the intelligent self-propelled vehicle function with the remote-controlled UV sterilization technology, so that it can patrol and locate without manual control and movement, thus ensuring the best performance and safety.

Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2. Figure 1 is a functional component diagram of the present invention, and Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention. The present invention is about a self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization device 1, which includes a housing 10, an ultraviolet lamp 30, a controller 40, a biological image recognition module 50, a movable shielding mechanism 60, and a learning module 70.

The housing 10 is used to protect the internal components from being damaged by impact, and the housing can be splashproof to protect the internal components.

The ultraviolet lamp 30 will be installed in the housing 10, including inside the housing 10, outside the housing 10, and on the housing 10, and is used to generate ultraviolet light.

The controller 40 is disposed in the housing 10, and is coupled to the ultraviolet lamp 30 with a signal to indicate whether the ultraviolet lamp 30 should generate or turn off ultraviolet light.

The biological image recognition module 50 is fixed to the housing 10 and coupled to the controller 40. The biological image recognition module 50 recognizes the preset biological object through the image. In other words, when the biological image recognition module 50 finds the preset biological object in a venue, it can control the controller 40 to turn on or off the ultraviolet lamp 30.

The movable shielding mechanism 60 can be movably arranged at any position of the housing 10 and coupled to the controller 40. The movable shielding mechanism 60 can be movable around the ultraviolet lamp 30 to shield the ultraviolet light between the ultraviolet lamp 30 and the preset organism identified by the biological image recognition module 50. That is to say, when the ultraviolet lamp 30 is turned on, the biological image recognition module 50 suddenly finds the preset organism passing by. At this time, the movable shielding mechanism 60 can be raised and lowered, or moved left and right to the position between the ultraviolet lamp 30 and the preset organism to protect the preset organism from ultraviolet light damage.

The learning module 70 is set in the housing 10 and coupled to the controller 40. The main function of the learning module 70 is to have a preset authorized mobile spatial map, and to memorize the time period of frequent activities of preset organisms in the spatial map as a biological activity information. Then, the learning module 70 will reduce the duration of approaching the preset organism according to the biological activity information. In other words, the learning module 70 has been preset with a mobile spatial map, and can memorize the time period of frequent activities of preset organisms in the spatial map as a biological activity information. Through this biological activity information, the learning module 70 can enable the controller 40 to automatically reduce the duration of approaching the preset organism by the self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization equipment 1.

In the first embodiment, the movable shielding mechanism 60 is installed on the housing 10, and the ultraviolet lamp 30 is set in the movable shielding mechanism 60. When shielding is required, the movable shielding mechanism 60 will block the ultraviolet light between the preset biological body and the ultraviolet lamp 30.

The self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization equipment 1 can reduce the need for manual wiping, disinfection and cleaning by cleaning personnel, thereby saving manpower while still maintaining the required safety environment indoors. In addition, because there is a controller 40, the operator can also remotely control the self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization equipment 1 to specifically enhance the sterilization of a certain area.

Furthermore, the housing 10 further includes a mobile module 80. The mobile module 80 may be a wheel, including one or more wheels, wherein more than one wheel is preferred. The embodiment uses a wheel as an example, because the self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization device 1 can be more stable. The mobile module 80 may also be a conveyor belt. In addition to having a stable effect, the mobile module 80 can also easily reach the sterilization location in places with a considerable height difference by moving through the conveyor belt. That is, the self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization device 1 can autonomously patrol areas such as campus classrooms, libraries, students and dormitories, etc., and can move around the campus without manual operation, ensuring that each place is properly sterilized. The mobile module 80 includes but is not limited to wheels and conveyor belts.

Furthermore, the self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization device 1 further includes a camera 90, which can be used to illuminate the scene in the venue and provide images to the biological image recognition module 50, so that the biological image recognition module 50 can determine whether there are preset organisms in the venue. In addition, the image can also be provided to let the remote operator know the current status of the venue, so as to flexibly move the self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization device 1.

The aforementioned pre-defined creatures may include humans, dogs, cats, or pets, any living organisms.

The ultraviolet wavelength of the ultraviolet lamp 30 can be in the UV-C band ranging from 100nm to 280nm, with 222nm being the best. Ultraviolet-C (UV-C) is the shortest ultraviolet wavelength, but compared with other ultraviolet wavelengths, it has the strongest destructive effect on DNA, that is, it is effective against bacteria, viruses, microorganisms, molds, unicellular algae, etc. that are harmful to the human body. It has a great destructive effect. Generally speaking, the sterilization effect can be achieved within 1 to 2 seconds after UV-C irradiation, and the ultraviolet lamps using this wavelength are less harmful to the human body than ultraviolet rays of other wavelengths. In other words, the ultraviolet wavelength between 100nm and 280nm can sterilize in a short time, and if it is irradiated on the preset organisms for a short time, it will not have much impact.

Please refer to FIG. 3, which is a schematic diagram of a second embodiment of the present invention. In the second embodiment, the housing 10 has a circular structure 12, and the circular structure 12 surrounds the ultraviolet lamp 30, that is, the ultraviolet lamp 30 is surrounded by the circular structure 12, and the movable shielding mechanism 60 can further include an annular structure 62 and a shield 64. The annular structure 62 can be sleeved and can move in the circular structure 12. The movable shielding mechanism 60 has a shield 64 coupled to the annular structure 62. When the annular structure 62 rotates left and right relative to the circular structure 12, the shield 64 can shield the ultraviolet lamp 30 and the preset organism. That is, when the preset organism is found, the shield 64 connected to the annular structure 62 can be used to block the ultraviolet lamp 30 and the preset organism.

Please refer to Figure 4, which is a schematic diagram of the movement of the shield 64 of the second embodiment of the present invention. The shield 64 can also move vertically downward relative to the housing 10. When it is determined that there is no obstruction requirement, the shield 64 can be lowered to the edge of the housing 10 or the inside of the housing 10. The second embodiment takes the lowering to the edge of the housing 10 as an example. This can facilitate the ultraviolet lamp 30 to sterilize in all directions in a scattered manner at 360 degrees.

Alternatively, the mask 64 does not move, but the ultraviolet lamp 30 can move vertically upward relative to the housing 10. When it moves to a certain height, the sterilization range can be expanded. For example, when it is determined that there will be no preset organisms in this area, the ultraviolet lamp 30 can be extended upward to the highest point to expand the sterilization range and shorten the sterilization time.

Please refer to FIG. 5, which is a schematic diagram of the third embodiment of the present invention. In the third embodiment, the housing 10 has an electronic paper cap-shaped structure 16 on the upper part, such as a helmet-shaped structure. The electronic paper cap-shaped structure 16 can cover the ultraviolet lamp 30. The electronic paper cap-shaped structure 16 can present a transparent part 66 and a non-transparent part 68. The non-transparent part 68 can shield the ultraviolet light of the ultraviolet lamp 30 from irradiating the preset organism, and the transparent part The transparent portion 66 can allow the ultraviolet light of the ultraviolet lamp 30 to irradiate the room and sterilize. That is to say, when the place needs to be fully disinfected, the electronic paper cap structure 16 can present the transparent portion 66 in a ring shape, so that the ultraviolet lamp 30 can sterilize 360 degrees. If the preset organisms suddenly appear, the transparent portion 66 can be converted into a non-transparent portion 68 to block the preset organisms and the ultraviolet lamp 30.

Through the first, second and third embodiments, it can be seen that the present invention has various market potentials, including in the medical and healthcare market, and can be used in operating rooms, wards, nursing stations, equipment and tools to provide a safer environment and reduce the risk of cross infection.

Whether in commercial applications, such as hotels, restaurants and retail stores, these are also potential implementation sites. Self-propelled UV sterilization equipment 1 can provide a safer working and shopping environment, attract customers and enhance brand image.

Or even more so within educational institutions, schools can benefit from this technology to ensure the safety of students and staff and reduce the risk of disease transmission on campus, which is especially important during specific periods such as flu season or infectious disease outbreaks.

Therefore, the self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization equipment 1 provided by the present invention can move around indoors by means of the mobile module 80, and memorize and optimize the time and range to be sterilized by means of the learning module 70, so as to achieve remote operation, allowing the self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization equipment 1 to patrol and judge the sterilization range autonomously, and save human resources by means of efficient sterilization technology. This technology helps to improve hygiene standards in large public places such as schools to protect people from the threat of pathogens.

The above detailed description of the preferred specific embodiments is intended to more clearly describe the features and spirit of the present invention, but is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention by the preferred specific embodiments disclosed above. On the contrary, the purpose is to cover various changes and arrangements with equivalents within the scope of the patent that the present invention intends to apply for.

1: Self-propelled UV sterilization equipment

10: Shell

30: Ultraviolet lamps

40: Controller

50: Biological image recognition module

60: Movable shielding mechanism

70:Learning Module

80: Mobile module

90: Camera

Claims (8)

A self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization device, the self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization device comprises: A shell; An ultraviolet lamp installed in the housing for generating ultraviolet light; A controller is disposed in the housing, and the controller signal is coupled to the ultraviolet lamp; A biological image recognition module, fixed to the housing and coupled to the controller, the biological image recognition module recognizes a preset biological being through image recognition; A movable shielding mechanism, movably disposed on the housing and coupled to the controller, the movable shielding mechanism can move around the ultraviolet lamp to shield the ultraviolet light between the ultraviolet lamp and the preset organism identified by the biological image recognition module; and A learning module is disposed in the housing and coupled to the controller, having a preset authorized movable spatial map, and can memorize the period of frequent activity of the preset organism in the spatial map as biological activity information, and the learning module will reduce the duration of approaching the preset organism according to the biological activity information. The self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization equipment as described in item 1 of the patent application, wherein the housing further includes a mobile module. The self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization device as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the preset organisms include humans, dogs, or cats. As described in the first item of the patent application, the housing has a circular structure, the circular structure surrounds the ultraviolet lamp, the movable shielding mechanism includes a ring structure and a shield, the ring structure is sleeved and movable on the circular structure, the movable shielding mechanism is coupled to the ring structure, and when the ring structure rotates relative to the circular structure, the shield can be shielded between the ultraviolet lamp and the preset organism. As described in item 4 of the patent application, the self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization equipment, the mask will move vertically downward relative to the shell. As described in the first item of the patent application, the self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization equipment, wherein the housing has an electronic paper cap-shaped structure, the electronic paper cap-shaped structure covers the ultraviolet lamp, and the movable shielding mechanism further has a transparent part and a non-transparent part, and the non-transparent part can shield the ultraviolet light of the ultraviolet lamp from irradiating the preset organism. The self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization equipment as described in Item 1 of the patent application, wherein the ultraviolet wavelength of the ultraviolet lamp is in the range of 100nm to 280nm. As described in item 1 of the patent application scope, the self-propelled ultraviolet sterilization equipment further includes a camera.

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