KR102649075B1 - Oxygen Generator With Sterilization - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is an oxygen generator with a sterilizing function that removes pollutants and nitrogen in the air, highly concentrates oxygen, supplies oxygen to the room, and outputs light to sterilize portable items. It also functions as an oxygen generator and sterilizer. The oxygen generator with this sterilizing function is selectively turned on and off and includes a sterilizing light module that outputs light, a pump module that sucks in external air, and a filter module that absorbs nitrogen in the air sucked in from the pump module. It includes an oxygen generating unit that emits oxygen.

Description

Oxygen generator with sterilization function {Oxygen Generator With Sterilization}

The present invention belongs to the technical field of a device that functions as both an oxygen generator and a sterilizer, which removes pollutants and nitrogen in the air, highly concentrates oxygen, supplies oxygen to the room, and outputs sterilizing light to sterilize portable items.

Many people have great concerns about contracting the virus. Accordingly, many people are putting a lot of effort into keeping indoor air clean, portable items, and even hand washing and hand disinfection. As many people's interest in cleanliness grows, the development of oxygen generators that supply oxygen indoors and sterilizers that sterilize portable items is actively underway. Accordingly, patents and practical applications for an oxygen generator that supplies oxygen indoors as published in Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2021-0034891 and a sterilizer for sterilizing articles as published in Korea Registered Utility Model No. 20-0371154 Shinan, etc. are being applied for.

As mentioned above, development and patent applications for devices for oxygen generators and sterilizers are actively in progress. Currently, many people hope to have the opportunity to cleanly and disinfect their belongings when staying indoors in clean air. Accordingly, the demand for devices that meet wishes is also growing. In addition, when the body is exposed to ultraviolet rays, which are conventionally used for sterilization, the body is affected even when light that can sterilize based on light that can solve problems that can cause aging, erythema, and skin cancer comes into contact with the body. The demand for sterilization devices that do not cause sterilization is also growing.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2021-0034891 Republic of Korea Registered Utility Model No. 20-0371154

The present invention removes contaminants in the air to emit oxygen, accurately controls the output of light to sterilize bacteria according to the user's selection, and solves the problem of not being able to sterilize portable items and the body's ability to sterilize conventionally We aim to solve problems that cause body aging, erythema, and skin cancer when exposed to ultraviolet rays.

The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

An oxygen generator with a sterilizing function according to an embodiment of the present invention to achieve the problem to be solved above is a first device that is connected to a power source to interrupt electricity and allow or disable electricity to be applied to the sterilizing light module. switch module, Oxygen generator that emits oxygen, including a sterilizing light module that selectively turns on and off and outputs light, a pump module that sucks in external air, and a filter module that absorbs nitrogen in the air sucked in from the pump module. It includes a cover part that is fastened or separated from the top of the oxygen generating part and, when fastened to the oxygen generating part, pressurizes the first switch module to allow electricity to be applied to the sterilizing light module, and the cover part is installed on the inner side and operates from the outside to the inside. It further includes a blackout film that blocks light transmitted through the light, and the oxygen generator is installed on one side of the plate module, a confirmation light module that outputs light when the first switch module is turned on, and a confirmation light module on the other side of the plate module. It is installed between a light-receiving module that applies an electrical signal to the second switch module when it receives the light emitted from the confirmation light module, and is located between the first switch module and the sterilizing light module, and when an electrical signal is applied from the light-receiving module, the first It further includes a second switch module that opens between the switch module and the sterilizing light module, and the sterilizing light module can output light when the second switch module does not receive an electrical signal from the light receiving module. Here, the oxygen generator may further include a plate module installed on the upper surface, and a basket module installed on the lower part of the plate module and having a sterilizing light module installed on the lower surface.

In addition, the oxygen generator with a sterilizing function according to another embodiment of the present invention may further include a blackout film installed on the inner side of the cover portion to block light transmitted from the outside to the inside. It may further include a reflector module installed on the inner upper surface.

An oxygen generator with a sterilizing function according to the present invention allows a user to sterilize personal items in the space where the oxygen generating device is located. In other words, the oxygen generator and sterilizer can be used together. The present invention utilizes a portion of the space of the oxygen generator, which has a large external volume, to sterilize items, thereby increasing the utilization of the space where the oxygen generator is located. In addition, the present invention prevents the sterilizing light from affecting the body even when it comes into contact with the body, and the sterilizing light can safely disinfect the article to be disinfected regardless of whether the article is exposed to the outside.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of an oxygen generator with a sterilizing function of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a view showing a state in which the oxygen generating part and the cover part of the oxygen generator with a sterilizing function according to the first embodiment of the present invention are separated.
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II' of the oxygen generator having a sterilizing function of Figure 2.
Figures 4 and 5 are diagrams showing the operating state of the oxygen generator with the sterilization function of Figure 1.
Figure 6 is a perspective view of an oxygen generator with a sterilizing function according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 7 to 9 are diagrams showing the operating state of an oxygen generator with a sterilizing function according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 10 is a perspective view of an oxygen generator with a sterilizing function according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 11 and 12 are diagrams showing the operating state of an oxygen generator with a sterilizing function according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

The advantages and features of the present invention and the apparatus for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described in detail below along with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below. The present invention may be implemented in a variety of different forms, and this embodiment is provided solely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the invention of the scope of the invention. will be.

The scope of the present invention can be defined by the claims. In addition, like reference numerals used throughout this specification refer to like elements.

Hereinafter, the oxygen generator having a sterilizing function of the present invention will be briefly described with reference to FIG. 1 so that the description of the present invention can be concise and clear.

The oxygen generator (1) with a sterilizing function removes contaminants in the air, discharges high concentration oxygen, and allows the user to disinfect personal items with visible light. In other words, it is a device that can be used interchangeably with the functions of an oxygen generator and a sterilizer. The oxygen generator 1 having such a sterilizing function can sterilize items by utilizing a portion of the space of the oxygen generator, which has a large external volume, thereby increasing the utilization of the space where the oxygen generator is located. In addition, the present invention prevents the sterilizing light from affecting the body even when it comes into contact with the body, and the sterilizing light can safely disinfect the article to be disinfected regardless of whether the article is exposed to the outside.

The oxygen generator 1, which has such a sterilizing function, includes an oxygen generator 10 that removes contaminants and nitrogen in the air, highly concentrates oxygen, discharges oxygen into the room, and outputs light.

Here, the oxygen generator 10 can suck in air from the outside through the pump module 101 and the filter module 102, filter out contaminants, and discharge oxygen.

Here, the pump module 101 sucks in external air using suction power and supplies it to the filter module 102. This pump module 101 can be a commonly used pump for main pipes. This pump module 101 can be operated by pressing the power button 103 installed on the outer surface of the oxygen generating unit 10. The filter module 102 adsorbs nitrogen from the air supplied from the pump module 101, filters out only high-concentration oxygen, and discharges oxygen through the oxygen outlet 104. For example, this filter module 102 may be formed as a ZEOLITE filter.

The oxygen generator 10 operates by connecting to a commercial power source, removes pollutants and nitrogen in the air, highly concentrates oxygen, and discharges oxygen into the room. And the oxygen generator 10 includes a sterilizing light module 120 that outputs light that is harmless to the human body, and outputs visible light through electricity output from a commercial power source. At this time, the visible light output may be light in the 405nm wavelength range. Light in this 405 nm wavelength range may not harm the human body even if it is exposed to the outside of the item (A) to be disinfected.

In addition, the oxygen generator (1) with a sterilization function includes a detachable cover portion (20) on the top of the oxygen generator (10), a second switch module (170) to check whether the article is mounted, and a confirmation light module (150). , a light receiving module 160, a blackout film 210, and a reflector module 220 may be further included to provide a modified sterilization function as an oxygen generator.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, the components included in the oxygen generator with a sterilizing function according to the first modified embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

The oxygen generator 1-1 with a sterilization function includes an oxygen generator 10 and a cover 20 as components.

That is, the oxygen generator 10 emits sterilizing light through the first switch module 110 and the sterilizing light module 120 and can sterilize the article mounted on the plate module 130.

The first switch module 110 is connected at one end to a power source, that is, a commercial power source, operates in accordance with an externally applied physical force or electrical signal, and determines the path of electricity output from the power source. That is, the first switch module 110 connects the oxygen generator to a power source to cut off electricity and allows electricity to be applied or not applied to the sterilizing light module. For example, the first switch module 110 is formed as a push switch and when pressed by the cover part 20, electricity output from the power source is applied to the germicidal light module 120. Here, the cover part 20 is fastened to or separated from the top of the oxygen generating part 10, and when fastened to the oxygen generating part 10, the first switch module 110 so that electricity is applied to the sterilizing light module 120. can operate.

The sterilizing light module 120 operates in response to the operation of the first switch module 110, and turns on when electricity is applied and outputs light. For example, the germicidal light module 120 may be a lamp that outputs visible light in the 405 nm band and a ballast connected to a lamp that outputs visible light in the 405 nm band. At this time, the sterilizing light module 120 is installed on the lower surface of the basket module 140 and outputs light (visible light in the 405 nm range) to the plate module 130 and disinfects the article (A) placed on the plate module 130. . Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the basket module 140 has a longitudinal cross-section with a receiving space inside a ‘┗┛’ shape and can be installed at the upper end of the inside of the oxygen generating unit 10. The space of this basket module 140 allows the PCB board on which the germicidal light module 120 is installed to be placed, and ensures a distance at which the light output from the germicidal light module 120 can exert an effective sterilizing function. do.

The plate module 130 is formed as a flat plate and covers the upper part of the basket module 140. That is, it becomes the cover of the basket module 140. This plate module 130 is formed as a transparent plate and transmits the light output from the sterilizing light module 120.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, the operation of the oxygen generator with a sterilizing function according to the first embodiment will be described.

The oxygen generator 1 with a sterilizing function applies electricity to the sterilizing light module 120 by pressing the first switch module 110 when the cover part 20 is fastened to the upper part of the oxygen generating part 10. Light is output and the item (A) placed on the upper surface of the plate module (130) is sterilized.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 6 to 11, the components included in the oxygen generator with a sterilizing function according to the second embodiment of the present invention and the oxygen generator with a sterilizing function according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. It is explained as follows.

The oxygen generator having a sterilizing function according to the second and third embodiments of the present invention is an embodiment modified from the first embodiment of the present invention. In other words, this is a modified example. The second and third embodiments described in the present invention are only examples among many modifications.

The oxygen generator with a sterilizing function according to the second embodiment of the present invention described below includes a confirmation light module, a light receiving module, and a second switch module in addition to the components included in the oxygen generator with a sterilization function according to the first embodiment. Includes more. And the oxygen generator with a sterilizing function according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes, in addition to the components included in the oxygen generator with a sterilizing function according to the first embodiment, a plurality of light receiving modules, a second switch module, a reflector module, and a blackout curtain. Includes more films.

So that the description of the oxygen generator having a sterilizing function according to the second embodiment of the present invention and the oxygen generator having a sterilizing function according to the third embodiment of the present invention can be concise and clear, oxygen having a sterilizing function according to the above-described embodiment The description of the components included in the generator will be omitted, and only the components not included in the oxygen generator having a sterilizing function according to the above-described embodiment will be described in detail. That is, when describing the oxygen generator with a sterilizing function according to the second embodiment of the present invention, only the confirmation light module 150, the light receiving module 160, and the second switch module 170 are described in detail, and the present invention When explaining the oxygen generator with a sterilizing function according to the third embodiment, only the reflector module 220 and the blackout film 210 will be described in detail.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 6 to 9, the components and operation of the oxygen generator with a sterilizing function according to the second embodiment will be described.

The confirmation light module 150 outputs light when the first switch module 110 is turned on. For example, the confirmation light module 150 may include a visible light LED and a stabilizer connected to the visible light LED. This confirmation light module 150 is installed on one side of the plate module 130 and irradiates light to the light receiving module 160.

The light receiving module 160 is installed on the other side of the plate module 130 and can apply an electric signal to the second switch module 170 when it receives light. For example, this light receiving module 160 may be formed of a grape diode.

The second switch module 170 is located between the first switch module 110 and the germicidal light module 120 and operates according to an electrical signal applied from the outside. The first switch module 110 and the germicidal light module 120 Open or close the gap. For example, the second switch module 170 is formed of a transistor, and when an electric signal is applied from the light receiving module 170, the space between the first switch module 110 and the sterilizing light module 120 is opened to open the first switch module 110. Prevent electricity from flowing from to the sterilizing light module 120. At this time, the sterilizing light module 120 can output light when the second switch module 170 does not receive an electrical signal from the light receiving module 160.

The cover part 20 becomes a cover that is attached to or separated from the top of the oxygen generating part 10. A blackout film 210 and a reflector module 220 may be installed on the inner surface of the cover portion 20. At this time, the blackout film 210 blocks light transmitted from the outside to the inside and prevents light from the outside from entering the light receiving module 160.

As shown in FIG. 10, the reflector module 220 is installed on the upper surface of the cover part 20 to reflect light. For example, the reflector module 220 is formed as a mirror and refracts the light output from the sterilizing light module 120 so that it can be irradiated to the light receiving module 160.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9, the operation of the oxygen generator with a sterilizing function according to the second embodiment will be described.

The oxygen generator 1-2 with a sterilizing function applies electricity to the sterilizing light module 120 by pressurizing the first switch module 110 when the cover part 20 is fastened to the upper part of the oxygen generating part 10. Light is applied and sterilizes the article (A) placed on the upper surface of the plate module (130). At this time, as shown in (a) of FIG. 8, when the article (A) is placed on the plate module 130, the light output from the confirmation light module 150 is blocked by the article (A) and the light receiving module 160 No light enters. At the same time, the second switch module 170 does not receive an electric signal from the light receiving module 160, as shown in (a) of FIG. 9, and the first switch module 110 and the sterilizing light module 120 are closed. It is connected to a circuit to allow electricity to flow from the first switch module 110 to the sterilizing light module 120.

On the other hand, if there is no article A placed on the plate module 130, the light output from the confirmation light module 150 is incident on the light receiving module 160, as shown in (b) of FIG. 8. Meanwhile, when the second switch module 170 receives an electric signal from the light receiving module 160 as shown in (b) of FIG. 9, the first switch module 110 and the sterilizing light module 120 are connected to an open circuit. It is formed to prevent electricity from flowing from the first switch module 110 to the sterilizing light module 120.

The oxygen generator (1-2) with a sterilizing function sterilizes only when the article (A) is placed on the plate module (130) through the second switch module (170), the confirmation light module (150), and the light receiving module (160). The optical module 120 operates so that the article A can be disinfected.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12, the components and operation of the oxygen generator with a sterilizing function according to the third embodiment will be described.

The oxygen generator (1-3) with a sterilizing function applies electricity to the sterilizing light module (120) by pressurizing the first switch module (110) when the cover part (20) is fastened to the upper part of the oxygen generating part (10). Light is applied and sterilizes the article (A) placed on the upper surface of the plate module (130).

The oxygen generator 1-3 having such a sterilizing function includes a blackout film 210, a reflector module 220, and a light receiving module 160. Here, the first switch module 110 operates so that electricity flows to the sterilizing light module 120 when pressurized, and operates to prevent electricity from flowing to the sterilizing light module 120 when an electrical signal is applied from the light receiving module 160. . The blackout film 210 is installed on the inner surface of the cover part to block light transmitted from the outside to the inside of the cover part. A reflector module 220 may be installed on the lower surface of the blackout film 210. And the reflector module 220 is installed on the inner surface of the cover part and refracts the light output from the sterilizing light module 120 to the light receiving module 160.

As shown in (a) of FIG. 11, the oxygen generator 1-3 with a sterilizing function emits light output from the sterilizing light module 120 when an article A is placed on the plate module 130. ), so that the light output from the sterilizing light module 120 is not transmitted to the reflection plate module 220, and the light may not be incident on the light receiving module 160. As shown in (a) of FIG. 12, when light is not incident on the light receiving module 160, the first switch module 110 maintains the sterilizing light module 120 connected in a closed circuit and switches on the first switch. Electricity is allowed to flow from the module 110 to the germicidal light module 120.

On the other hand, if there is no article (A) placed on the plate module 130, the light output from the sterilizing light module 120 is refracted in the reflection plate module 220, as shown in (b) of FIG. 11, and the light receiving module ( 160). In this way, light may not be incident on the light receiving module 160. As shown in (b) of FIG. 12, when light is incident on the light receiving module 160, the first switch module 110 is operated in an open state. When the first switch module 110 is operated in the open state, as shown in (c) of FIG. 11, electricity is prevented from flowing from the first switch module 110 to the sterilizing light module 120, and the sterilizing light module Prevent light from being output at (120).

The oxygen generator (1-3) with a sterilizing function emits sterilizing light only when the article (A) is placed on the plate module (130) through the first switch module (110), the reflector module (220), and the light receiving module (160). The module 120 can be operated to disinfect the article (A).

Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the attached drawings, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without changing its technical idea or essential features. You will be able to understand it. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

1, 1-1, 1-2: Oxygen generator with sterilization function
10: Oxygen generating unit
101 Pump module 102: Filter module
103: Power button 104: Oxygen outlet
110: first switch module 120: sterilizing light module
130: plate module 140: basket module
150: Confirmation light module 160: Light receiving module
170: Second switch module
20: Cover part
210: Blackout film 220: Reflector module
A: Goods

Claims (6)

A first switch module (110) connected to a power source to control electricity and allow or disable electricity to be applied to the sterilizing light module (120); A sterilizing light module (120) that selectively turns on and off and outputs light, a pump module (101) that sucks in external air, and a filter module that adsorbs nitrogen in the air sucked in from the pump module (101). An oxygen generating unit (10) that discharges oxygen, including (102);
A cover portion 20 that is fastened to or separated from the top of the oxygen generator 10 and, when fastened to the oxygen generator 10, pressurizes the first switch module 110 to apply electricity to the sterilizing light module 120. ), including
The cover part 20 is,
It further includes a blackout film 210 installed on the inner side to block light transmitted from the outside to the inside,
The oxygen generating unit 10,
A confirmation light module 150 installed on one side of the plate module 130 and outputting light when the first switch module 110 is turned on,
A light receiving module 160 installed on the other side of the plate module 130 to apply an electric signal to the second switch module 170 when it receives the light emitted from the confirmation light module 150,
A second switch located between the first switch module 110 and the sterilizing light module 120 opens the space between the first switch module 110 and the sterilizing light module 120 when an electrical signal is applied from the light receiving module 160. Further comprising a switch module 170,
The sterilizing light module 120 is,
An oxygen generator with a sterilizing function that outputs light when the second switch module 170 does not receive an electrical signal from the light receiving module 160. delete delete The method of claim 1, wherein the oxygen generating unit (10) is,
An oxygen generator with a sterilizing function, further comprising a plate module 130 installed on the upper surface, and a basket module 140 installed on the lower part of the plate module 130 and on which the sterilizing light module 120 is installed on the lower surface. delete delete