Clothes disinfection and sterilization box

Abstract

To easily store and remove clothes to be disinfected and sterilized. [Solution] The clothing disinfection and sterilization box 1 comprises a housing 2, a door 3 rotatably attached to one end of the housing 2 for sealing or opening the internal space of the housing 2, a hanging member 4 provided inside the housing 2 for hanging clothes, and an ozone generator 8 provided inside the housing 2 for filling the internal space of the housing 2 with ozone when the internal space is sealed, thereby disinfecting and sterilizing the hanging clothes.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a clothes disinfection and sterilization box. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, disinfection and sterilization devices that use ultraviolet light or ozone for disinfection and sterilization have been known.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology in which a temporary sterilization room is set up with a wrapping curtain containing a generator that generates ultraviolet rays and ozone, bedding to be sterilized is isolated and received in the room, and then the bedding is exposed to ultraviolet rays and ozone for sterilization. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Special Publication No. 2003-512134 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in the technology described in Patent Document 1, since the wrapping curtain is opened and closed using a zipper or Velcro (registered trademark), it is difficult to store and take out the items to be disinfected and sterilized. For this reason, for example, when attempting to disinfect and sterilize clothes (for example, rental clothes) at a costume rental store, there is a problem that it is time-consuming to store and take out the clothes.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of these problems, and its object is to provide a clothes disinfection and sterilization box that can easily store and remove clothes to be disinfected and sterilized. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, a clothing disinfection and sterilization box according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises a housing, a door rotatably attached to one end side of the housing for sealing or opening the internal space of the housing, a hanging member provided within the housing for hanging clothes, and an ozone generator provided within the housing for filling the internal space of the housing with ozone when the internal space is sealed, thereby disinfecting and sterilizing the hung clothes.

[0008] In a second aspect of the present invention, the ozone generator has a fan for filling the internal space of the housing with ozone.

[0009] In addition, in a third aspect of the present invention, a timer device is provided for automatically stopping the operation of the ozone generator when the product of the operation time of the ozone generator and the ozone concentration generated by the ozone generator according to the volume of the internal space becomes equal to or greater than a certain value.

[0010] In a fourth aspect of the present invention, the ozone generator is provided in an upper portion inside the housing.

[0011] In a fifth aspect of the present invention, the clothing is clothing worn by multiple people, and a window is provided at the top of the door to allow the interior space of the housing to be viewed. Effect of the Invention

[0012] According to the present invention, clothes to be disinfected and sterilized can be easily stored and removed. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing an example of a front view of a clothes disinfection and sterilization box according to the present embodiment. Fig. 1(A) is a diagram showing a state in which the door of the clothes disinfection and sterilization box is closed. Fig. 1(B) is a diagram showing a state in which the door of the clothes disinfection and sterilization box is open. [Diagram 2]2A is a diagram showing an example of a top view (plan view) of a clothes disinfection and sterilization box according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2(A) is a diagram showing a state in which the door of the clothes disinfection and sterilization box is closed. FIG. 2(B) is a diagram showing a state in which the door of the clothes disinfection and sterilization box is open. [Diagram 3] 3A and 3B are diagrams showing an example of a side view of a clothes disinfecting and sterilizing box according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3(A) is a left side view of the clothes disinfecting and sterilizing box. FIG. 3(B) is a right side view of the clothes disinfecting and sterilizing box. [Figure 4] 1 is a diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of an ozone generator according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0014] <Overall composition> Hereinafter, a clothes disinfection and sterilization box 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as "the present embodiment") will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 3.

[0015] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the clothing disinfection and sterilization box 1 comprises a housing 2, a door 3, a hanging member 4, a window 6, an ozone generator 8, a timer device 10, a start switch 11, a pilot lamp 12, casters 14, hinges 15, and a lock 16.

[0016] The housing 2 is a case (box) capable of storing clothes to be disinfected and sterilized in its internal space.

[0017] The door 3 is rotatably attached to one end side (for example, the right side) of the housing 2 by a hinge 15, and the internal space of the housing 2 can be sealed or opened. For example, the housing 2 and the door 3 can seal or open the internal space of the housing 2 by locking or unlocking a lock 16. Examples of this lock 16 include fasteners such as a snap lock or a one-touch lock. In addition, for example, a sponge packing is used at the contact portion between the housing 2 and the door 3, and the internal space can be sealed. In addition, for example, an aluminum alloy (duralumin) material is used for the housing 2 and the door 3.

[0018] The hanging member 4 is provided in the upper part of the housing 2 and is a member for hanging clothes. Examples of such clothes include rental costumes (such as dresses, kimonos, and tuxedos) that are worn by multiple people at different times. The hanging member 4 is a rod-shaped member for hanging a hanger. Examples of such rod-shaped members include stainless steel pipes and hanger slick pipes.

[0019] The window 6 is provided at the top of the door 3 and is made of a transparent material that allows the interior space of the housing 2 to be viewed. Examples of the transparent material include polycarbonate and glass. The transparent material may be treated to block ultraviolet rays.

[0020] The ozone generator 8 is provided in the housing 2 and is a device for disinfecting and sterilizing the clothes hung from the hanging member 4. When the internal space of the housing 2 is sealed, that is, when the door 3 is closed, the ozone generator 8 fills the internal space with ozone. The ozone generator 8 is provided on a side surface (for example, the right side surface) in the housing 2, so that ultraviolet rays cannot be directly seen from the window 6 on the front. This makes it possible to protect the eyes of a user or the like who sees the internal space of the housing 2 through the window 6 from ultraviolet rays. The ozone generator 8 is provided in an upper portion of the housing 2, so that even when disinfecting and sterilizing clothes such as a dress with a bulging lower body, the dress can be put into and taken out of the housing 2 without being hindered by the ozone generator 8. Details of the ozone generator 8 will be described later.

[0021] The timer device 10 is a device that automatically stops the operation of the ozone generator 8 and sounds an alarm when the operation is stopped. The timer device 10 is provided, for example, on the outside of the door 3. This timer device 10 automatically stops the operation (operation) of the ozone generator 8 when, for example, a Concentration-Time Value (CT value), which is an evaluation index for the disinfection and sterilization of clothes by ozone, reaches a predetermined value (for example, 60) or more at which 90% or more of general bacteria and viruses can be eliminated. Here, the operation time of the ozone generator 8 is M (min), the amount of ozone generated by the ozone generator 8 is A (mg / h), and the volume of the internal space of the housing 2 is C (m 3 ), the CT value is M(min)×A(mg / h) / C(m 3 ) / 2.14 (the standard value in terms of ozone moles). In other words, the timer device 10 calculates the time (minutes) of operation of the ozone generator 8 and the volume (m 3 When the product of this and the ozone concentration (mg / h) generated by the ozone generator 8 according to the temperature change (°C) and the temperature change (°F) becomes equal to or exceeds a certain value, the operation of the ozone generator 8 is automatically stopped. For example, if the predetermined CT value is 60, the amount of ozone generated A is 40 (mg / h), and the volume C of the internal space of the housing 2 is 2 (m 3 ), the timer device 10 sets the operation time M (minutes) of the ozone generator 8 to 60 (CT value) / 40 (mg / h)×2 (m 3 When the time elapsed since the ozone generation device 8 is turned off is 2.14×2.14=6.42 (minutes) or more, the operation of the ozone generation device 8 is automatically stopped.

[0022] The start switch 11 is a switch for starting (operating) the ozone generator 8.

[0023] The pilot lamp 12 is a lamp that is lit when the ozone generator 8 is in operation.

[0024] The casters 14 are provided on the bottom surfaces of the housing 2 and the door 3, and are wheels that enable the clothing disinfection and sterilization box 1 to be movable.

[0025] <Ozone generator> FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of an ozone generator 8 according to this embodiment.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 4, the ozone generator 8 has an ozone lamp 20, a fan 22, an air intake 24, and an exhaust 26.

[0027] The ozone lamp 20 is a lamp that generates ultraviolet rays and ozone. 3Lamps (184.9nm-253.7nm) are used.

[0028] Fan 22 is used to fill the internal space of housing 2 with ozone. Fan 22, for example, draws in air from intake port 24 provided in the lower part and blows it toward exhaust port 26 provided in the upper part, thereby circulating ozone in the internal space of housing 2 and exposing stored clothes evenly to ozone.

[0029] The air intake 24 is a hole through which air is drawn into the ozone generator 8 by the fan 22. An anti-dust filter is attached to the air intake 24.

[0030] The exhaust port 26 is a hole for discharging ozone from the inside of the ozone generator 8 by the fan 22.

[0031] <Disinfection and sterilization process> The procedure for disinfecting and sterilizing clothes using the clothes disinfection and sterilization box 1 will be described below.

[0032] First, a user opens the door 3 of the clothing disinfection and sterilization box 1 and hangs clothing on a hanger on the hanging member 4. An example of this user is a clerk at a clothing rental store. Also, an example of this clothing is a rental costume (such as a dress, kimono, or tuxedo) that is worn by multiple people at different times.

[0033] Next, the user closes the door 3 and locks each of the locks 16 to seal the internal space of the housing 2. Then, the user presses the start switch 11 to start the ozone generator 8 (the ozone lamp 20 and the fan 22).

[0034] Next, in response to the start of the ozone generator 8, the timer device 10 measures the operation time of the ozone generator 8. Here, the staff of the costume rental store and customers who plan to wear rental costumes (e.g., dresses) from the costume rental store can visually see through the window 6 that the ozone generator 8 is operating and the rental costumes are being disinfected and sterilized. The rental costumes stored in the clothing disinfection and sterilization box 1 are disinfected and sterilized by filling the internal space of the housing 2 with ozone. Then, when the CT value reaches or exceeds a predetermined value (e.g., 60) as the operation time elapses, the timer device 10 automatically stops the operation of the ozone generator 8 and sounds an alarm. Note that this operation time is determined based on the volume C (e.g., 2 m) of the internal space of the housing 2. 3 ) is a fixed value, it may be a predetermined time (for example, 7 minutes).

[0035] Next, the user unlocks each of the locks 16 and opens the door 3, opening the internal space of the housing 2. This causes the ozone that fills the internal space of the housing 2 to oxidize, and the rental clothes stored in the clothes disinfection and sterilization box 1 are deodorized. The user then takes out the rental clothes that have been stored and stores the next rental clothes to be disinfected and sterilized.

[0036] <Effects> As described above, in this embodiment, the clothing disinfection and sterilization box 1 comprises a housing 2, a door 3 rotatably attached to one end side of the housing 2 for sealing or opening the internal space of the housing 2, a hanging member 4 provided within the housing 2 for hanging clothes, and an ozone generator 8 provided within the housing 2 for filling the internal space of the housing 2 with ozone when the internal space is sealed, thereby disinfecting and sterilizing the hung clothes.

[0037] According to this configuration, the door 3 is rotatably attached to one end side of the housing 2 for sealing or opening the internal space of the housing 2, and is provided with a hanging member 4 for hanging clothes, making it easy to store and remove clothes to be disinfected and sterilized.

[0038] In this embodiment, the ozone generator 8 has a fan 22 for filling the internal space of the housing 2 with ozone.

[0039] According to this configuration, the internal space of the housing 2 can be filled with ozone by the air blown by the fan 22, and clothes can be efficiently disinfected and sterilized.

[0040] In addition, in this embodiment, the clothing disinfection and sterilization box 1 is equipped with a timer device 10 for automatically stopping the operation of the ozone generator 8 when the product of the operating time of the ozone generator 8 and the ozone concentration generated by the ozone generator 8 according to the volume of the internal space reaches or exceeds a certain value.

[0041] According to this configuration, when the product of the operating time of the ozone generator 8 and the ozone concentration generated by the ozone generator 8 according to the volume of the internal space reaches a certain value or more and the clothes can be disinfected and sterilized, the operation of the ozone generator 8 can be automatically stopped. Therefore, even when a large amount of clothes is disinfected and sterilized, the clothes can be disinfected and sterilized efficiently.

[0042] In this embodiment, the ozone generator 8 is provided in the upper part of the housing 2.

[0043] According to this configuration, even if the garment has a bulging lower body portion, such as a dress, it can be put into or taken out of the housing 2 without being hindered by the ozone generator 8.

[0044] In this embodiment, the clothes are clothes that can be worn by multiple people, and a window 6 is provided at the top of the door 3, allowing the internal space of the housing 2 to be viewed.

[0045] With this configuration, for example, a user who plans to wear the clothing can see through the window 6 that the ozone generator 8 is disinfecting and sterilizing the clothing, which gives the user a sense of security.

[0046] <Modification> Although the present embodiment has been described above, the above embodiment is intended to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention. The present invention may be modified or improved without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and equivalents thereof are also included in the present invention.

[0047] In the above embodiment, the case where the clothing disinfection and sterilization box 1 is used in a rental costume shop has been described, but it may also be used in a dry cleaning shop or a clothing store. For example, in a dry cleaning shop, the clothing disinfection and sterilization box 1 may disinfect and sterilize the clothing that a customer has left for cleaning. Also, for example, in a clothing store, the clothing disinfection and sterilization box 1 may disinfect and sterilize the clothing that a customer has tried on. Even in these cases, the customer can visually confirm through the window 6 that the ozone generator 8 is disinfecting and sterilizing the clothing.

[0048] In the above embodiment, the timer device 10 automatically stops the operation of the ozone generator 8 when the operation time of the ozone generator 8 has elapsed, but the operation of the ozone generator 8 may be stopped when the user opens the door 3, taking into consideration the effects of ultraviolet rays and ozone on the human body. Furthermore, the lock 16 may be provided with a locking mechanism that makes it impossible to unlock the lock while the ozone generator 8 is in operation.

[0049] In the above embodiment, the timer device 10 is provided, for example, on the outside of the door 3. However, the timer device 10 may be provided inside the ozone generator 8.

[0050] In addition, in the above embodiment, the predetermined CT value is 60. However, this may be increased or decreased depending on the object to be disinfected and sterilized (bacteria or viruses), the size of the clothes, and the like. [Explanation of symbols]

[0051] 1...Clothing disinfection and sterilization box, 2...Housing, 3...Door, 4...Suspension member, 6...Window, 8...Ozone generator, 10...Timer device, 20...Ozone lamp, 22...Fan

Claims

1. A housing and a door rotatably attached to one end side of the housing for sealing or opening the internal space of the housing; A hanging member provided within the housing for hanging clothes; an ozone generator provided at the upper right or left side of the housing and positioned below the hanging member, for filling the internal space of the housing with ozone when the internal space is sealed, and disinfecting and sterilizing the hung clothes; A clothes disinfection and sterilization box comprising: the ozone generator includes an ozone lamp that generates ultraviolet rays and ozone, a fan that fills the internal space of the housing with ozone, an air intake port that is provided in a lower portion of the ozone generator and that draws air into the ozone generator, and an exhaust port that is provided in an upper portion of the ozone generator and that exhausts air from the ozone generator; the ozone lamp and the fan are disposed between the intake port and the exhaust port, the fan takes in air through the intake port and blows it toward the exhaust port, The door is provided with a window that allows the internal space of the housing to be viewed, and a locking mechanism that prevents the door from being unlocked while the ozone generator is in operation. Clothes disinfection sterilization box.

2. The garment is a garment worn by multiple people. The clothes disinfection and sterilization box according to claim 1.

3. a timer device that automatically stops the operation of the ozone generator and sounds an alarm when the operation is stopped; a pilot lamp that is turned on when the ozone generator is in operation; Further equipped with The timer device and the pilot lamp are disposed near the window.

3. The clothes disinfection and sterilization box according to claim 1 or 2.

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