Foot bath device with underwater sterilization function

By designing a water circulation device and sterilization unit in the foot bath, and using ultraviolet lamp beads to sterilize the water inside the water inlet pipe, the safety hazards and complex structure and high cost of the existing foot bath ultraviolet lamps are solved, and the effect of efficient sterilization underwater and improving hygiene and health are achieved.

CN222533178UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-28NINGBO BOSHI ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421294613.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-07
Publication Date
2025-02-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-07

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Technical Problem

When existing foot baths use ultraviolet lamps to sterilize water, the ultraviolet lamps will irradiate to the human body, which poses safety risks, and have complex structure, high production costs, and low sterilization efficiency.

Method used

A foot bath with underwater sterilization function is designed, using a water circulation device and a sterilization unit. The sterilization unit includes an ultraviolet lamp bead. It passes through the sterilization unit through the sterilization unit to avoid direct contact with sterilization light from the human body.

Benefits of technology

It realizes sterilization underwater, reduces the bacterial content in the water during foot bath, improves hygiene and health, and avoids the risk of human contact with sterilization light. It has a simple structure, low production cost and high sterilization efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of foot bath devices, and discloses a foot bath device with an underwater sterilization function, which comprises a barrel body provided with an inner cavity, a water circulation device arranged below the barrel body, the water circulation device comprises a water inlet pipe, a water outlet pipe and a pump body, the water inlet pipe is used for communicating the inner cavity with a water inlet of the pump body, and the water outlet pipe is used for communicating the inner cavity with a water outlet of the pump body. The water inlet pipe is provided with a sterilization unit used for sterilizing water on the inner side of the water inlet pipe. The foot bath device with the underwater sterilization function is simple in structure and low in production cost; according to the foot bath device, sterilization can be carried out underwater, the content of bacteria in water during foot bath is low, foot bath is more sanitary and healthy, a human body is prevented from making direct contact with sterilization light, a user can conveniently sterilize water while foot bath is carried out, and the purpose of safe use is achieved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of foot baths, and in particular to a foot bath with an underwater sterilization function. Background Art

[0002] Footbaths are new products that have appeared in recent years. They integrate functions such as hot foot baths and are suitable for family foot baths and fitness, as well as gifts for relatives and friends. In order to achieve the purpose of sterilization and disinfection, existing footbaths generally install ultraviolet lamps on the top of the entire machine to sterilize and disinfect the water. The ultraviolet lamps of such footbaths will irradiate the human body during operation, causing harm to the human body and are not safe to use. Therefore, the water can often only be sterilized by ultraviolet lamps before or after soaking the feet, which is inconvenient for users to sterilize while soaking their feet, and the user experience is not good; in addition, some existing footbaths with ultraviolet lamps also have problems such as complex structure, high production cost, and low sterilization efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] To solve at least one aspect of the above problems, the utility model provides a footbath with underwater sterilization function, comprising: a barrel body provided with an inner cavity, a water circulation device arranged under the barrel body, the water circulation device comprising a water inlet pipe, a water outlet pipe and a pump body, the water inlet pipe is used to connect the inner cavity with the water inlet of the pump body, the water outlet pipe is used to connect the inner cavity with the water outlet of the pump body, and the water inlet pipe is provided with a sterilization unit for sterilizing the water inside the water inlet pipe; the footbath with underwater sterilization function of the utility model has a simple structure and low production cost; it can be sterilized underwater, so that the bacteria content in the water during foot bathing is less, and foot soaking is more hygienic and healthy, avoiding direct contact of the human body with the sterilization light, and facilitating the user to sterilize the water while soaking the feet, so as to achieve the purpose of safe use.

[0004] Optionally, the sterilization unit includes a sterilization lamp, and the sterilization lamp irradiates toward the inner side of the water inlet pipe.

[0005] Optionally, the sterilization unit further includes a shell and a light-transmitting plate, the shell is fixedly connected to the water inlet pipe, the sterilization lamp is fixed in the shell, and the sterilization lamp irradiates toward one side of the light-transmitting plate.

[0006] Optionally, the shell is provided with a plug-in column corresponding to the water inlet pipe, the plug-in column is plugged into the inner side of the water inlet pipe, and a first sealing ring is provided between the plug-in column and the inner wall of the water inlet pipe.

[0007] Optionally, the germicidal lamp includes a lamp board and ultraviolet lamp beads electrically connected to the lamp board, and the lamp board is fixedly connected to the shell.

[0008] Optionally, the shell includes a first shell and a second shell spliced ​​together, the first shell is provided with a mounting groove for mounting and positioning the lamp board, a second sealing ring is provided between the first shell and the second shell, and the second sealing ring simultaneously abuts against the first shell, the second shell and the lamp board.

[0009] Optionally, the water inlet pipe includes a first tube body and a second tube body that are connected and non-parallel, the first tube body drains water to the second tube body, one end of the first tube body is connected to the side wall of the second tube body at a connecting part, one end of the second tube body is used to let water into the pump body, an installation tube is formed between the other end of the second tube body and the connecting part, and the germicidal lamp is placed inside the installation tube.

[0010] Optionally, the first tube body and the second tube body are perpendicular to each other.

[0011] Optionally, an installation shell is provided on the lower side of the barrel body, an installation cavity is provided in the installation shell, the water circulation device and the sterilization unit are both provided in the installation cavity, a control board is fixedly provided in the installation cavity, and the sterilization unit is electrically connected to the control board.

[0012] Optionally, a heater and a temperature control sensor for controlling heating of the heater are provided on the water inlet pipe, and the heater, the temperature control sensor and the pump body are all electrically connected to the control board.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the foot bath device with underwater sterilization function of the utility model has a simple structure and low production cost; it can sterilize underwater, so that the bacteria content in the water during foot bathing is low, and the foot bathing is more hygienic and healthy, avoiding direct contact of the human body with the sterilization light, which is convenient for users to sterilize the water while soaking their feet, thereby achieving the purpose of safe use; the water in the water pipe before being sucked into the pump body is sterilized by the sterilization unit, reducing the bacteria content of the water flowing into the pump body, thereby reducing the breeding of bacteria in the pump body and improving the sterilization efficiency; the first tube body and the second tube body are vertical or approximately vertical, so that the water discharged from the first tube body to the second tube body will be buffered by the inner wall portion corresponding to the second tube body, slowing down the flow rate of the water flowing into the second tube body, so that the sterilization lamp irradiates and sterilizes more fully; the second sealing ring is simultaneously against the first shell, the second shell and the lamp board, with good sealing effect, and external water is not easy to enter the shell, avoiding short circuit of the lamp board when encountering water, reliable use, stable installation of the lamp board and not easy to displace, the sterilization unit has a simple structure and low production cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the foot bath with underwater sterilization function of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water circulation device of the foot bath with underwater sterilization function of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A in the middle;

[0017] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view of the sterilization unit of the foot bath with underwater sterilization function of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of middle part B;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the foot bath with underwater sterilization function of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the first connecting port of the foot bath with underwater sterilization function of the utility model;

[0021] The names of the components corresponding to the various reference numerals in the figure are: 1 is an inner cavity, 2 is a barrel body, 31 is a water inlet pipe, 32 is a water outlet pipe, 33 is a pump body, 34 is a first tube body, 35 is a second tube body, 36 is a connecting portion, 37 is a mounting pipe, 331 is a water inlet, 332 is a water outlet, 4 is a sterilization unit, 41 is a sterilization lamp, 411 is a lamp board, 412 is an ultraviolet lamp bead, 42 is a shell, 421 is a plug column, 422 is a first shell, 4221 is a mounting groove, 423 is a second shell, 43 is a light-transmitting plate, 51 is a first sealing ring, 52 is a second sealing ring, 6 is an installation shell, 61 is an installation cavity, 62 is a control board, 7 is a heater, 8 is a temperature control sensor, 9 is a first connecting port, 10 is a second connecting port, 11 is an arc-shaped protrusion, 13 is an inner wall portion, 14 is a wire, 15 is a drain port, and 16 is a plug. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] In the description of the present utility model, it is necessary to understand that the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "upper" and "lower" etc. is based on the orientation or position relationship when the product is normally used.

[0024] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features.

[0025] See also Figure 1-Figure 7The embodiment of the utility model provides a foot bath with underwater sterilization function, comprising: a barrel body 2 provided with an inner cavity 1, water for foot bathing is added to the inner cavity 1 before use; a water circulation device is arranged below the barrel body 2, the water circulation device comprises a water inlet pipe 31, a water outlet pipe 32 and a pump body 33, the water inlet pipe 31 is used to connect the inner cavity 1 and the water inlet 331 of the pump body 33, the pump body 33 has only one water inlet and one water outlet; the water inlet pipe 31 is connected to the inner cavity 1 through a first connecting port 9; the water outlet pipe 32 is used to connect the inner cavity 1 and the water outlet 332 of the pump body 33, and the water outlet pipe 32 is connected to the inner cavity 1 through a second connecting port 10; a sterilization unit 4 for sterilizing the water inside the water inlet pipe 31 is arranged on the water inlet pipe 31 ; When the pump body 33 is running, the water at the first connecting port 9 is sucked into the water inlet 331 of the pump body 33 along the water inlet pipe 31, and the water in the water pipe 31 before being sucked into the pump body is sterilized by the sterilization unit 4, thereby reducing the bacteria content of the water flowing into the pump body 33, thereby reducing the bacteria breeding in the pump body and improving the sterilization efficiency; the water discharged from the water outlet 332 of the pump body 33 re-enters the inner cavity 1 along the water outlet pipe 32 to form a water circulation; the foot bath with underwater sterilization function of the utility model has a simple structure and low production cost; it can be sterilized underwater, so that the water during foot bathing has less bacteria content, and foot bathing is more hygienic and healthy, avoiding direct contact between the human body and the sterilization light, which is convenient for users to sterilize the water while soaking their feet, so as to achieve the purpose of safe use.

[0026] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The sterilization unit 4 includes a sterilization lamp 41, which irradiates toward the inner side of the water inlet pipe 31. The water in the water inlet pipe 31 is sterilized by the sterilization light of the sterilization lamp 41. The sterilization structure is simple and effective, and the production cost is low. The sterilization unit 4 also includes a shell 42 and a light-transmitting plate 43. The light-transmitting plate 43 is made of transparent materials such as glass. The shell 42 and the light-transmitting plate 43 are fixed and sealed by glue. The shell 42 is fixedly connected to the water inlet pipe 31, and the sterilization lamp 41 is fixed in the shell 42. The sterilization lamp 41 irradiates toward one side of the light-transmitting plate 43. The sterilization light passes through the light-transmitting plate 43 and irradiates the water in the water inlet pipe 31 for sterilization.

[0027] See also Figure 2-Figure 5The shell 42 is provided with a plug-in column 421 corresponding to the water inlet pipe 31. The shell 42 is made of plastic. The plug-in column 421 is fixedly plugged into the inner side of the water inlet pipe 31. A first sealing ring 51 is provided between the plug-in column 421 and the inner wall of the water inlet pipe 31 to avoid water leakage. In this embodiment, the water inlet pipe 31 and the water outlet pipe 32 are both made of silicone; the germicidal lamp 41 includes a lamp board 411 and ultraviolet lamp beads 412 electrically connected to the lamp board 411, and the lamp board 411 is fixedly connected to the shell 42; the ultraviolet lamp beads 412 can be LED ultraviolet lamp beads, which have the advantages of small size, light weight, long life, low heat generation, etc. The ultraviolet wavelength range it emits is wide, which can kill a variety of bacteria and viruses. At the same time, the energy utilization rate of the LED ultraviolet lamp beads is high, which is more efficient than traditional ultraviolet lamp tubes. Energy saving is increased; the shell 42 includes a first shell 422 and a second shell 423 which are spliced ​​together, the first shell 422 is provided with an arc-shaped protrusion 11 in an annular manner, and the second shell 423 is provided with an arc-shaped groove which is corresponding to the arc-shaped protrusion 11 in an annular manner, and the first shell 422 and the second shell 423 are convenient to assemble; the first shell 422 is provided with a mounting groove 4221 for mounting and positioning the light board 411, and a second sealing ring 52 is provided between the first shell 422 and the second shell 423, and the second sealing ring 52 is simultaneously abutted against the first shell 422, the second shell 423 and the light board 411, with good sealing effect, external water is not easy to enter the shell 42, and short circuit of the light board 411 is avoided when encountering water, the use is reliable, the light board 411 is firmly installed and not easy to be displaced, the sterilization unit has a simple structure, and the production cost is low.

[0028] See also Figure 2-Figure 5 The water inlet pipe 31 includes a first tube body 34 and a second tube body 35 that are connected and non-parallel. The first tube body 34 and the second tube body 35 are both straight tubes. The first tube body 34 discharges water to the second tube body 35. One end of the first tube body 34 is connected to the side wall of the second tube body 35 at the connecting portion 36. The end of the second tube body 35 that discharges water is used to pass water into the pump body 33. A mounting tube 37 is formed between the other end of the second tube body 35 and the connecting portion 36. The germicidal lamp 41 is placed inside the mounting tube 37. The length of the mounting tube 37 is adapted to the length of the plug-in column 421. In this embodiment, the length of the mounting tube 37 is slightly longer than the length of the plug-in column 421; the first tube body 34 and the second tube body 35 are vertical or approximately vertical, so that the water discharged from the first tube body 34 to the second tube body 35 will be buffered by the inner wall portion 13 corresponding to the second tube body 35, slowing down the flow rate into the second tube body 35, so that the germicidal lamp 41 irradiates and sterilizes more fully.

[0029] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7A mounting shell 6 is provided at the lower side of the barrel body 2, and a mounting cavity 61 is provided in the mounting shell 6. The water circulation device and the sterilization unit 4 are both arranged in the mounting cavity 61. A control board 62 is fixedly provided in the mounting cavity 61. The sterilization unit 4 is electrically connected to the control board 62 through a wire 14. The sterilization unit 4 is powered and the power, switch and other functions are controlled by the control board 62. It is convenient to use. Corresponding control buttons and display screens can be provided on the barrel body; a heater 7 and a temperature control sensor 8 for controlling the heating of the heater 7 are provided on the water inlet pipe 31. The water body in the water inlet pipe 31 is heated by the heater 7 to realize the hot water circulation function. The heater 7, the temperature control sensor 8 and the pump body 33 are all electrically connected to the control board 62; the heater 7 and the temperature control sensor 8 are prior art and are not described in detail here; the water inlet pipe 31 is connected to a drain port 15, and a plug 16 is provided at the drain port 15. The plug 16 is opened to drain water, which is convenient to use.

[0030] The utility model discloses a foot bath device with underwater sterilization function, has the advantages of simple structure and low production cost. It can sterilize underwater, so that the bacteria content in the water during foot bath is low, and the foot bath is more hygienic and healthy, avoiding direct contact of the human body with the sterilization light, which is convenient for users to sterilize the water while soaking their feet, so as to achieve the purpose of safe use. The water in the water pipe before being sucked into the pump body is sterilized by the sterilization unit, so the bacteria content of the water flowing into the pump body is reduced, thereby reducing the breeding of bacteria in the pump body and improving the sterilization efficiency. The first tube body and the second tube body are vertical or approximately vertical, so that the water discharged from the first tube body to the second tube body will be buffered by the inner wall part corresponding to the second tube body, so as to slow down the flow rate of the water flowing into the second tube body, so that the irradiation and sterilization of the sterilization lamp are more sufficient. The second sealing ring abuts against the first shell, the second shell and the lamp board at the same time, so as to have good sealing effect, and the external water is not easy to enter the shell, so as to avoid the lamp board from short-circuiting when encountering water. The use is reliable, the lamp board is firmly installed and not easy to be displaced, and the sterilization unit has a simple structure and low production cost.

[0031] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principle of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A foot bath with underwater sterilization function, characterized in that: include: A barrel body (2) is provided with an inner cavity (1), a water circulation device is provided below the barrel body (2), the water circulation device comprises a water inlet pipe (31), a water outlet pipe (32) and a pump body (33), the water inlet pipe (31) is used to connect the inner cavity (1) and the water inlet (331) of the pump body (33), the water outlet pipe (32) is used to connect the inner cavity (1) and the water outlet (332) of the pump body (33), and a sterilization unit (4) is provided on the water inlet pipe (31) for sterilizing the water inside the water inlet pipe (31).

2. The foot bath with underwater sterilization function as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The sterilization unit (4) comprises a sterilization lamp (41), and the sterilization lamp (41) irradiates toward the inside of the water inlet pipe (31).

3. The foot bath with underwater sterilization function as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The sterilization unit (4) further comprises a shell (42) and a light-transmitting plate (43); the shell (42) is fixedly connected to the water inlet pipe (31); the sterilization lamp (41) is fixed in the shell (42); and the sterilization lamp (41) irradiates toward one side of the light-transmitting plate (43).

4. The foot bath with underwater sterilization function as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The housing (42) is provided with a plug-in column (421) corresponding to the water inlet pipe (31), the plug-in column (421) is plugged into the inner side of the water inlet pipe (31), and a first sealing ring (51) is provided between the plug-in column (421) and the inner wall of the water inlet pipe (31).

5. The foot bath with underwater sterilization function as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The germicidal lamp (41) comprises a lamp board (411) and ultraviolet lamp beads (412) electrically connected to the lamp board (411); the lamp board (411) is fixedly connected to the housing (42).

6. The foot bath with underwater sterilization function as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The shell (42) comprises a first shell (422) and a second shell (423) which are spliced ​​together; the first shell (422) is provided with a mounting groove (4221) for mounting and positioning the lamp board (411); a second sealing ring (52) is provided between the first shell (422) and the second shell (423); the second sealing ring (52) simultaneously abuts against the first shell (422), the second shell (423) and the lamp board (411).

7. The foot bath with underwater sterilization function as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The water inlet pipe (31) comprises a first tube body (34) and a second tube body (35) which are connected and non-parallel. The first tube body (34) discharges water into the second tube body (35). One end of the first tube body (34) is connected to the side wall of the second tube body (35) at a connecting portion (36). One end of the second tube body (35) is used to allow water to flow into the pump body (33). A mounting tube (37) is formed between the other end of the second tube body (35) and the connecting portion (36). The germicidal lamp (41) is placed inside the mounting tube (37).

8. The foot bath with underwater sterilization function as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The first tube body (34) and the second tube body (35) are perpendicular to each other.

9. The foot bath with underwater sterilization function according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: A mounting shell (6) is provided on the lower side of the barrel body (2), a mounting cavity (61) is provided in the mounting shell (6), the water circulation device and the sterilization unit (4) are both provided in the mounting cavity (61), a control board (62) is fixedly provided in the mounting cavity (61), and the sterilization unit (4) is electrically connected to the control board (62).

10. The foot bath with underwater sterilization function as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that: The water inlet pipe (31) is provided with a heater (7) and a temperature control sensor (8) for controlling the heating of the heater (7); the heater (7), the temperature control sensor (8) and the pump body (33) are all electrically connected to the control board (62).