UV-led grip sterilizer

Abstract

To provide a UV-LED sterilizer configured to efficiently radiate ultraviolet light and achieve excellent sterilization effects.SOLUTION: The present invention relates to a sterilizer using ultraviolet LEDs. The sterilizer according to the present invention comprises: a sterilization bar inserted into the center of the sterilizer and including sterilization means; a holder part having openings on the top surface of the sterilizer and formed as a plurality of divided long spaces along a plurality of side surfaces of the sterilizer so as to surround the sterilization bar; a first sterilization unit positioned at the upper end of the sterilizer and provided with a hinged door on a side surface, on which the holder part is not formed, among the plurality of side surfaces of the sterilizer; and a second sterilization unit positioned below the first sterilization unit and facing the lower end of the holder part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a grip sterilizer that uses ultraviolet LEDs (UV-LEDs: Ultra Violet Light Emitting Diodes), and more particularly to a grip sterilizer that can be conveniently and safely used on golf courses. [Background technology]

[0002] As the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spreads around the world, interest in disinfectant products is growing. In particular, sterilization of handles and other items that many people touch is considered extremely important, as they can be a major route for the virus to spread.

[0003] In this environment, various types of sterilization products using LEDs that generate ultraviolet wavelengths with sterilizing effects have been released recently. Sterilization products using UV-LEDs must be configured to efficiently irradiate ultraviolet light and have excellent sterilization effects, taking into account the shape of the object to be sterilized, and must also have a structure that makes it easy to maintain the UV-LEDs, considering that UV-LEDs are consumables and may break down. However, there are no sterilization products available that can be used conveniently and safely on golf courses. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Korean Patent No. 10-1234756, "Portable UV sterilizer using UV LED" [Patent Document 2] Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2010-0122422, "Portable UV Sterilizer" Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The present invention provides a UV-LED sterilizer that is configured to efficiently irradiate ultraviolet light and provide excellent sterilization effects, taking into consideration the shape of the object to be sterilized.The present invention also provides a UV-LED sterilizer that is configured in a form that allows easy maintenance of the UV-LED.Furthermore, the present invention provides a UV-LED sterilizer that can be used conveniently and safely on golf courses. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a sterilizer according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a sterilizing rod inserted in the center of the sterilizer and including a sterilizing means; a holder portion having an opening on an upper surface of the sterilizer and divided into a plurality of elongated spaces to surround the sterilizing rod along a plurality of sides of the sterilizer; a first sterilizing portion located at an upper end of the sterilizer and provided with a hinged door on one of the sides of the sterilizer where the holder portion is not formed; and a second sterilizing portion located below the first sterilizing portion and facing a lower end of the holder portion.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sterilization rod may include a first sterilization means for sterilizing the first sterilization part and a second sterilization means for sterilizing the lower end part of the holder part, and the first sterilization means may be formed to perform sterilization in a direction in which the hinged door is provided, and the second sterilization means may be formed to perform sterilization in a direction in which the holder part is formed.

[0008] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first sterilization unit may include a placement unit on which the first article can be placed, and the placement unit may be installed adjacent to the hinged door.

[0009] Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the stationary part may include a third sterilization means.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sterilizer further includes a sterilization button, which may be a power button for the sterilization wand.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sterilizer further includes a sterilization button on an upper surface thereof, and the sterilization button may be a power button of the second sterilization means.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sterilization button may include a lamp, and the lamp may indicate the progress of sterilization and / or whether sterilization is completed by changing color and / or flickering.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the hinged door is opened, the power supply to the sterilizing rod may be cut off.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the hinged door is opened, the power supply to the first sterilization means may be cut off.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the hinged door is opened, power to the sterilizing rod and the third sterilizing means may be cut off.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sterilization means may be a UV-LED.

[0017] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the first item may be a golf glove, and the holder portion may have a size and shape that allows a golf club to be inserted therein. Effect of the Invention

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a UV-LED sterilizer that is configured to efficiently irradiate ultraviolet light taking into consideration the shape of an object to be sterilized, thereby providing excellent sterilization effect. According to another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a UV-LED sterilizer that is configured in a form that allows easy maintenance of UV-LEDs. Furthermore, according to another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a UV-LED sterilizer that can be conveniently and safely used on a golf course. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a UV-LED sterilizer according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a UV-LED sterilization wand provided in a UV-LED sterilizer according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] 1 is a perspective view of a UV-LED sterilizer according to an embodiment of the present invention with a hinged door of a glove sterilizer opened; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0020] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. When describing with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same or corresponding components are given the same drawing numbers, and duplicated descriptions will be omitted. The present invention can be modified in various ways, and is not limited to the embodiments described below.

[0021] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a UV-LED sterilizer according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] The UV-LED sterilizer (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a sterilizing wand (110), a sterilizing button (120), a golf club holder unit (130), a glove sterilizing unit (140) and a grip sterilizing unit (150).

[0023] The sterilizing wand (110) may be configured in a form that can be inserted into the center of the UV-LED sterilizer (100). The sterilizing wand (110) is located at a position where it can sterilize the glove sterilizing unit (140) and the grip sterilizing unit (150), and includes means for sterilizing the gloves and the grip of the golf club. The sterilizing means includes a UV-LED, and may also include various other means capable of exhibiting a sterilizing effect.

[0024] The sterilization button (120) may be located on any surface of the UV-LED sterilizer (100), and in one embodiment, may be located on the top surface so that it is easily visible. The sterilization button (120) may function as a power button for the sterilization wand (110). The power source for the sterilization wand (110) may be configured so that the power source for glove sterilization and the power source for grip sterilization are operated together, or may be configured so that they are operated separately. When they are operated separately, the sterilization button (120) may be configured to operate as a power source for grip sterilization. In this case, when the sterilization button (120) is pressed after inserting a golf club into the golf club holder part (130), the optimal sterilization time is applied, and sterilization can start and end automatically.

[0025] When the power supply operation of the sterilizing wad (110) is automatically controlled by an automatic sensor detection, the sterilizing button (120) may be omitted. For example, when a golf club is inserted into the golf club holder part (130) or a glove is placed in the glove sterilizing part (140), the insertion can be detected by a sensor, and the power supply operation of the sterilizing wad (110) can be automatically controlled accordingly.

[0026] The sterilization button (120) may include a lamp, and the sterilization button lamp may indicate the progress and / or completion of sterilization by color, flickering, etc. For example, the lamp may be displayed in red while sterilization is in progress and change to green when sterilization is complete, or the lamp may flicker when sterilization is complete to inform the user that sterilization is complete.

[0027] The golf club holder unit (130) has an opening on the top surface of the UV-LED sterilizer (100), and is positioned along three sides of the UV-LED sterilizer (100) to surround the sterilizing rod (110), and may be formed in the form of a long space so that a golf club can be inserted into each. A golf club can be inserted into the golf club holder unit (130) with its handle (grip) facing downward. In one embodiment, the golf club holder unit (130) may be formed so that a total of 15 golf clubs can be inserted into the three sides of the UV-LED sterilizer (100), with five golf clubs on each side. The shape and size of the UV-LED sterilizer (100) may be changed, and the number of golf clubs that can be inserted into the golf club holder unit (130) may also be changed. For example, the shape of the UV-LED sterilizer (100) may be modified to a polygonal prism or a cylinder instead of a rectangular parallelepiped, and the number of golf clubs that can be inserted into the golf club holder unit (130) may be changed depending on the shape and size of the UV-LED sterilizer (100). In another embodiment, the golf club holder unit (130) may be formed to be capable of inserting any long-shaped tool that needs to be sterilized, instead of a golf club.

[0028] The glove sterilizing unit (140) may be located at the upper end of the UV-LED sterilizer (100), and a hinged door (310) may be provided on a side of the UV-LED sterilizer (100) on which the golf club holder unit (130) is not formed. The glove sterilizing unit (140) may be located to face the upper end of the sterilizing rod (110).

[0029] The grip sterilizer (150) may be located at the lower end of the UV-LED sterilizer (100) so as to face the lower end of the golf club holder (130). The grip sterilizer (150) may also be located so as to face the lower end of the sterilizing rod (110). The grip sterilizer (150) may not be provided with a hinged door.

[0030] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a UV-LED sterilization wand provided in a UV-LED sterilizer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] The sterilizing wand (110) according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a glove sterilizing LED unit (210) and a grip sterilizing LED unit (220). The glove sterilizing LED unit (210) performs sterilization toward the glove sterilizing unit (140), and the grip sterilizing LED unit (220) performs sterilization toward the lower end of the golf club holder unit (130). In an embodiment, the glove sterilizing LED unit (210) may be configured to emit LEDs toward the hinged door (310) of the glove sterilizing unit (140), and the grip sterilizing LED unit (220) may be configured to emit LEDs toward the three sides on which the golf club holder unit (130) is formed in the grip sterilizing unit (150). The glove sterilizing LED unit (210) and the grip sterilizing LED unit (220) may be appropriately modified according to the modification of the shape and size of the UV-LED sterilizer (100).

[0032] The UV-LED included in the sterilization wand (110) may be in the form of a single long wand, or may include multiple UV-LEDs. The glove sterilization LED unit (210) and the grip sterilization LED unit (220) may be in the form of a single long UV-LED with different openings to determine the direction of LED irradiation, or may include different UV-LEDs for each irradiation direction.

[0033] The UV-LED contained in the sterilization wand (110) can be changed to other sterilization means, and thus the glove sterilization LED unit (210) and the grip sterilization LED unit (220) may also be modified so that the sterilization function can be properly performed by other sterilization means rather than LEDs.

[0034] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a UV-LED sterilizer according to an embodiment of the present invention with a hinged door of a glove sterilizer unit opened.

[0035] The hinged door (310) of the glove sterilizing unit (140) may be located at the upper end of a side of the UV-LED sterilizer (100) on which the golf club holder unit (130) is not formed. The hinged door (310) of the glove sterilizing unit (140) may be provided in a form in which a hinge is formed at the lower end and the upper end opens, but is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0036] A glove holder (320) may be provided on the hinged door (310) of the glove sterilization unit (140). The glove holder (320) may be provided in a form in which a glove can be placed between the hinged door (310) and the glove holder (320), or in a form in which a glove can be inserted (put on) on the glove holder (320). The glove holder (320) may only perform a placement function, or may further be provided with a UV-LED to reinforce the sterilization function. In one embodiment, the glove holder (320) may be provided in a form in which a UV-LED is additionally provided on the glove holder (320) so that a glove can be inserted, in which case even the inside of the glove can be sterilized.

[0037] A sensor may be installed in the hinged door (310) of the glove sterilizing unit (140). When the hinged door (310) of the glove sterilizing unit (140) is opened, the power supply to the sterilizing wand (110) (or the power supply to the UV-LED for the glove sterilizing LED unit (210)) may be automatically cut off. In addition, if a UV-LED is additionally installed in the glove holder unit (320), the power supply to the UV-LED of the glove holder unit (320) may also be cut off. In this manner, when the hinged door (310) is opened, the power supply to the UV-LED is cut off, thereby preventing the user from being directly exposed to UV light and suffering damage to their eyesight.

[0038] A sensor may also be installed in the glove placement section (320) of the glove sterilization section (140). When the hinged door (310) is closed after placing gloves on the glove holder (320), power to the sterilization wand (110) (or power to the UV-LED for the glove sterilization LED unit (210)) may be automatically supplied. In addition, if a UV-LED is additionally installed on the glove holder (320), power may also be supplied to the UV-LED of the glove holder (320). When power is automatically supplied to the UV-LED in this manner, sterilization may be automatically performed by applying an optimal sterilization time, and then the power may be cut off. When the sterilization process is completed, the lamp of the sterilization button (120) located on the top surface of the UV-LED sterilizer (100) may indicate the completion of sterilization by changing color or flickering, etc.

[0039] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the glove sterilization unit (140) and the grip sterilization unit (150) are located at the upper and lower ends of the UV-LED sterilizer (100), respectively, and the sterilization rod (110) is configured to efficiently irradiate the UV-LEDs to each sterilization unit at the upper and lower ends, thereby providing excellent sterilization effect.

[0040] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the UV-LED is provided in the form of a sterilizing wand (110), and the sterilizing wand (110) is provided in a form that can be inserted through the top surface of the UV-LED sterilizer (100), so that maintenance of the UV-LED can be easily performed. Even when the UV-LED is additionally installed in the glove holder (320), it is provided in a detachable form, so that maintenance can be easily performed.

[0041] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the UV-LED sterilizer (100) can efficiently sterilize golf clubs and gloves together taking into account their shapes, and can be used conveniently and safely through automatic power activation and / or shutdown, etc.

[0042] Although the present specification has been described with a focus on the use of UV-LEDs as a sterilization means, it would be obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art that UV-LEDs could be replaced with other sterilization means. Also, although the present specification has been described with a focus on a sterilizer for sterilizing golf clubs and gloves, it would be obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art that golf clubs and gloves could be replaced with other items of similar shape.

Claims

1. A sterilizer comprising: a sterilizing wand configured to be insertable through a top surface of the sterilizer; a holder part having an opening on the upper surface of the sterilizer and divided into a plurality of elongated spaces so as to surround the sterilizing rod along a plurality of side surfaces of the sterilizer; A first sterilization unit facing a lower end of the holder unit, The sterilizing swab includes a first sterilizing means for sterilizing the lower end of the holder part, and the power supply of the sterilizing swab is controlled by a sensor and / or a sterilizing button; A sterilizer, wherein the first sterilization means is a UV-LED.

2. The sterilizer further includes a second sterilizing unit having a hinged door on a side where the holder unit is not formed among a plurality of sides of the sterilizer, The sterilizing rod further includes a second sterilizing means for sterilizing the second sterilizing portion, The sterilizer of claim 1 , wherein the second sterilization means is a UV-LED.

3. The sensor is mounted on the holder portion, 3. The sterilizer according to claim 2, wherein sterilization is started and then automatically terminated when insertion into the holder portion is detected.

4. The second sterilization unit includes a placement unit on which the first article can be placed, The stationary portion is installed adjacent to the hinged door, The sensor is mounted on the stationary portion, 3. The sterilizer according to claim 2, wherein when the placement of the first article is detected and the hinged door is closed, sterilization starts and then ends automatically.

5. The stationary portion includes a third sterilization means, The sterilizer according to claim 4, wherein the third sterilization means is a detachable UV-LED.

6. The sterilization button is a power button for the sterilization wand; The sterilizer according to claim 1 , wherein when the sterilization button is pressed, sterilization starts and then ends automatically.

7. The sterilization button is installed on the upper surface of the sterilizer, and the sterilization button is a power button of the first sterilization means; The sterilizer according to claim 2, wherein when the sterilization button is pressed, sterilization starts and then ends automatically.

8. the sterilization button includes a lamp; 8. The sterilizer according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the lamp indicates the progress of sterilization and / or completion thereof by displaying a color and / or a flickering light.

9. The sterilizer according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein when the hinged door is in an open state, the power supply to the sterilizing rod is cut off.

10. 6. The sterilizer according to claim 5, wherein when the hinged door is opened, power to the sterilizing rod and the third sterilizing means is cut off.

11. 5. The sterilizer of claim 4, wherein the first item is a golf glove, and the holder portion is sized and shaped to allow a golf club to be inserted therein.

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