KR20220005849A - Sterilizer using hydraulic power and, its installation method - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a sterilization apparatus which is installed inside a drain pipe and the like through which fluid flows, is configured to sterilize water by lighting an ultraviolet LED on the basis of self-generation by a water flow, and facilitates production, installation, and maintenance. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sterilization apparatus comprises: a generator having a turbine formed on a hear part to rotate by a water flow and having a fixed rim formed therearound; and a sterilization module unit coupled to the tail part of the generator. The sterilization module includes: a plurality of sterilization modules arranged at regular intervals and including a rod-shaped body and an ultraviolet LED provided in the body, respectively; and a plurality of lines interconnecting one sterilization module among the plurality of sterilization modules and the other sterilization module adjacent to the sterilization module.

Description

Sterilization device using self-generation by water flow and its construction method {STERILIZER USING HYDRAULIC POWER AND, ITS INSTALLATION METHOD}

The Disclosure relates to a sterilization device having an ultraviolet (UVC) LED.

Korean Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-2011-0012488 discloses a water supply sterilization device (hereinafter referred to as a 'water supply sterilization device') using an ultraviolet LED having a self-generation function.

The above-described water supply sterilizer has a structure for producing electric energy by water pressure such as a water pipe, and lighting an ultraviolet LED (LED) with the electric energy to purify water.

On the other hand, referring to [Fig. 2] of the above-mentioned publication, in order to configure the above-described water supply sterilization apparatus, a tube 205 made of a silicon material having an annular structure and a sterilization chamber 212 surrounding the tube 205 are essential. should be provided, the generator 201 should be located inside the tube 205 , and the UV-LED (LED) 202 should be located inside the sterilization room 212 .

That is, the above-described water supply sterilizer is very difficult to manufacture, install, and maintain due to its structure.

KR 10-2011-0012488 A (2011.02.09. open)

It is installed inside a drain pipe through which a fluid flows therein, and is configured to sterilize water by lighting an ultraviolet LED (LED) using self-generation by water flow. will do

The sterilizer according to the embodiment is provided with a turbine rotating by the water flow on the head, the generator is provided with a fixed rim on the periphery; and a sterilization module unit coupled to the tail of the generator, wherein the sterilization module unit is provided in plurality and arranged at regular intervals, each of which has a rod-shaped body and an ultraviolet LED (LED) provided in the body. ) consisting of a sterilization module; and a line for interconnecting one sterilization module among the plurality of sterilization modules and the other sterilization module adjacent to the sterilization module.

In addition, at least two or more UV LEDs are installed on the body of the sterilization module along the longitudinal direction of the body, and the sterilization caps may be configured to increase the number of UV LEDs lit in proportion to the rotation speed of the turbine. .

In addition, the sterilization module unit may be configured such that the distance between the plurality of sterilization modules increases as the water flow becomes stronger.

In addition, the generator may be further provided with a display for displaying an operating state.

A construction method according to an embodiment is a method of installing the sterilizer according to the embodiment on a drain pipe, comprising: cutting a part of the drain pipe; After inserting the sterilizer of any one of claims 1 to 5 into the interior of the drain pipe, fixing; and closing a portion of the drain pipe using a connecting member.

The sterilizer according to the embodiment is not only easy to manufacture in terms of its structure, but also can be easily installed inside a drain pipe, etc., and has an effect of always sterilizing the fluid flowing inside the drain pipe, etc., with constant quality regardless of the flow rate. .

1 shows a sterilizing apparatus according to an embodiment as seen from a perspective point of view.
Figure 2 shows the change in operation of the sterilizer according to the embodiment according to the flow rate.
3 schematically shows a process in which the sterilizer according to the embodiment is installed inside the water supply pipe.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a sterilization apparatus according to an embodiment and a method for installing the same are shown in detail.

1 shows a perspective view of a sterilizer 100 (hereinafter referred to as a 'sterilizer 100') according to an embodiment, and FIG. 2 shows a change in operation of the sterilizer 100 according to the flow rate.

1 to 2 , the sterilization device 100 includes a generator 110 and a sterilization module unit 120 .

A turbine 111 rotating by the water flow is provided at the head of the generator 110 . A fixed rim 112 is provided around the generator 110 . The fixed rim 112 is not limited to a specific shape, and functions to fix the generator 110 to the inside of a drain pipe or the like.

The fixed rim 112 may be fixed to the drain pipe by various methods (adhesive, welding, fusion, screwing, etc.), and, as an example, a worm 114a and a worm gear 114b around the fixed rim 112 . ), including at least two or more worm units 114 may be provided.

The worm unit 114 is configured such that when the worm gear 114b is rotated in a specific direction with a tool such as a screwdriver at the rear of the fixed rim 112 , the worm 114a protrudes in the radial direction of the fixed rim 112 .

That is, when the operator wants to install the sterilizer 100 in the drain pipe, the generator 110 is positioned inside the drain pipe, and then the worm gear 114b is operated to protrude the worm 114a to the outside of the fixed rim 112 . When done, the fixing rim 112 (generator 110) is firmly fixed to the inside of the drain pipe by the end pressing force of the worm 114a.

The generator 110 may further include a light 113 for displaying the operating state of the generator 110 as visual information. The user can check whether the generator 110 has a failure through the light 113 .

The generator 110 is located inside a drain pipe through which a fluid (water, etc.) flows. When the turbine 111 is rotated by the flowing fluid, the generator 110 generates electrical energy. On the other hand, as the flow rate increases, the rotation speed of the turbine 111 increases, and the amount of electrical energy generated by the generator 110 also increases.

The sterilization module unit 120 is coupled to the tail of the generator 110 . The sterilization module unit 120 and the generator 110 are connected via a cable having a waterproof function and a connector 130 .

The sterilization module unit 120 is positioned between the plurality of sterilization modules 121, 121', 121" and the plurality of sterilization modules 121, 121', 121", and the plurality of sterilization modules 121, 121' , 121") is composed of a plurality of lines (122, 122') connecting in series. A plurality of sterilization modules (121, 121', 121") are respectively electrically connected in parallel.

The sterilization module 121 includes a rod-shaped body 121a and an ultraviolet LED (LED) 121b provided in the body 121a. The wavelength of the UV LED 121b may be in the range of 260 nm to 280 nm corresponding to the UVC wavelength. In addition, a protective rim (121c) may be further provided around the body (121a). The protective rim (121c) functions to prevent the sterilization module 121 from being pulled toward the inner wall of the drain pipe and collided with the inner wall of the drain pipe to be damaged.

At least two UV LEDs 121b and 121b' may be installed in the body 121a along the longitudinal direction. At this time, two or more UV LEDs 121b and 121b' may be selectively turned on, and as an example, the number of UV LEDs 121b and 121b' that are turned on as the rotation speed of the turbine 111 increases is linear. It can be configured to increase exponentially. At this time, the brightness of the UV LEDs 121b and 121b' that are turned on are the same.

As the internal flow rate of the drain pipe increases, the time that the fluid remains in the vicinity of the sterilization module unit 120 decreases. When configured to increase linearly, the sterilization intensity of the ultraviolet LEDs 121b and 121b' is strengthened, thereby sterilizing the fluid with constant quality regardless of the flow rate.

On the other hand, the sterilization module unit 120 may be configured such that the distance between the plurality of sterilization modules (121, 121', 121") increases as the water flow increases. As an example, as shown in the figure, the line ( The 122, 122' may be made of an elastic material and may be in the form of a spring. In this case, the risk of entanglement of the lines 122 and 122' is significantly lowered, and the fluid flows around the sterilization module unit 120 regardless of the flow rate. remain for a uniform amount of time.

Referring to Figure 2 (a), when the flow rate inside the drain pipe is slow, the distance between the plurality of sterilization modules (121, 121', 121") is close, and only some UV LEDs (121b, 121b') selectively lights up

Referring to Figure 2 (b), when the flow rate inside the drain pipe is fast, the distance between the plurality of sterilization modules (121, 121', 121") becomes farther, and all the UV LEDs 121b, 121b' are turned on. .

That is, the sterilization apparatus 100 is configured such that the range covered by the sterilization module unit 120 and the sterilization intensity increase linearly as the flow rate increases, and accordingly, the sterilization apparatus 100 is configured to operate the drain pipe, etc. regardless of the flow rate. It has the effect of sterilizing the fluid flowing inside with constant quality at all times.

3 schematically shows a process in which the sterilizer 100 is installed inside the drain pipe (A).

Referring to Fig. 3 (a), it is located around the drain pipe (A) to which the installer intends to install the sterilization device (100). At this time, the valve is locked so that the fluid does not flow inside the drain pipe (A).

Referring to Figure 3 (b), a portion (B) of the drain pipe (A) is cut in a cylindrical shape.

Referring to FIG. 3 (c), the generator 110 of the sterilizer 100 is fixedly installed inside the drain pipe (A) corresponding to the front side of the part (B). At this time, the connection member (C) having an inner diameter corresponding to the outer diameter of the drain pipe (A) may be pre-fitted to the drain pipe (A). Meanwhile, in order to visually check the light 113 and the operating state of the generator 110, the connection member C may be made of a transparent material.

Referring to FIG. 3 (d), the sterilization module part 120 of the sterilization apparatus 100 is located inside the drain pipe (A) corresponding to the rear of the part (B), and the generator 110 and the sterilization module part ( 120 is connected by a connector 130 .

Referring to Figure 3 (e), the cut part of the drain pipe (A) is closed by the connecting member (C).

That is, the sterilizer 100 is not only easy to manufacture in terms of its structure, but can be easily installed inside a drain pipe or the like.

Various expressions (terms, visualized images, etc.) used when describing an embodiment of the present disclosure (The Disclosure) are merely selected for the purpose of a tool to increase understanding of the technology.

In addition, due to circumstances, the present disclosure has been described by way of a limited number of embodiments, and those skilled in the art (those with ordinary skill in the art) can implement new implementations within the scope not departing from the technical spirit of the present disclosure based on the described embodiments. You can come up with examples.

Accordingly, the claims of the present disclosure should not be limited by some expressions shown in the 'description of the invention' and 'drawings', but should be interpreted broadly based on the original technical idea contained throughout the specification.

100: sterilizer
110: generator
111: turbine
112: fixed rim
113: etc.
114: worm unit
120: sterilization module unit
121, 121', 121" : Sterilization module
121a: body
121b, 121b': UV LED (LED)
121c: protected forest
122, 122' : line
130: connector
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A : Drain pipe / B : Partial / C : Connection member

Claims (7)

A generator having a turbine rotating by the water flow on the head, and having a fixed rim around it; and
Includes; a sterilization module unit coupled to the tail of the generator;
the sterilization module unit;
A sterilization module comprising a plurality of sterilization modules arranged at regular intervals, each of which is composed of a rod-shaped body and an ultraviolet LED (LED) provided in the body; and
A sterilization apparatus comprising a plurality of sterilization modules and a line interconnecting one sterilization module among the plurality of sterilization modules and the other sterilization module adjacent to the sterilization module.
According to claim 1,
At least two or more UV LEDs are installed on the body of the sterilization module along the longitudinal direction of the body,
The sterilizing caps are in proportion to the rotational speed of the turbine, characterized in that configured to increase the number of lighting of the ultraviolet LED (LED), sterilization device.
According to claim 1,
The sterilization module unit, the sterilization device, characterized in that the distance between the plurality of sterilization modules is configured so that the stronger the water flow becomes.
4. The method of claim 3,
The line is made of an elastic material, characterized in that it is in the form of a spring, a sterilizer.
According to claim 1,
A sterilizer, characterized in that the generator is further provided with a display for displaying an operating state.
A method of installing the sterilizer of any one of claims 1 to 5 in a drain pipe,
cutting a portion of the drain pipe;
After inserting the sterilizer of any one of claims 1 to 5 into the interior of the drain pipe, fixing; and
Using a connecting member, the step of closing a portion of the drain pipe; Containing, a construction method.
7. The method of claim 6,
The connecting member is a transparent material, characterized in that the construction method.

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