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

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[0001] The present invention relates to a grip sterilizer using an ultraviolet LED (UV-LED: Ultra Violet Light Emitting Diode), and particularly to a grip sterilizer that can be conveniently and safely used on a golf course.

Background Art

[0002] As the novel coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) spreads globally, interest in sterilization products is increasing. In particular, handles that many people can touch can be a major route of virus transmission, so sterilization and disinfection of these are considered very important.

[0003] [[ID=I5]] [[ID=I6]]Under such circumstances, recently, various forms of sterilization products have been put on the market using LEDs that generate ultraviolet wavelengths with a sterilizing effect. Sterilization products using UV-LEDs need to be configured so that ultraviolet rays are efficiently irradiated in consideration of the form of the object to be sterilized and have an excellent sterilizing effect. Also, considering that UV-LEDs are consumables and may malfunction, they need to have a structure that is easy to maintain. However, no sterilization product that can be conveniently and safely used on a golf course has been provided.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to provide a UV-LED sterilizer configured to efficiently irradiate objects to be sterilized with ultraviolet light, taking into consideration their morphology, thereby achieving superior sterilization effects. Furthermore, the present invention aims to provide a UV-LED sterilizer configured in a way that facilitates maintenance of the UV-LEDs. Moreover, the present invention aims to provide a UV-LED sterilizer that can be used conveniently and safely on golf courses. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned problems, a sterilizer according to one embodiment of the present invention includes: a sterilizing rod inserted into the center of the sterilizer and containing a sterilizing means; a holder portion having an opening on the upper surface of the sterilizer and formed by being divided into a plurality of long spaces so as to surround the sterilizing rod along a plurality of sides of the sterilizer; and a hinged door located at the upper end of the sterilizer and provided on one of the plurality of sides of the sterilizer where the holder portion is not formed. 2 Sterilization section; and the aforementioned 2 Located below the sterilization section and facing the lower end of the holder section, 1 Includes the sterilization section.

[0007] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the sterilization rod is the 2 For sterilizing the sterilization area 2 Sterilization means and for sterilizing the lower end of the holder portion 1 The sterilization means and the 2 The sterilization means is configured such that sterilization is carried out in the direction in which the hinged door is provided, 1 The sterilization means may be configured such that sterilization is performed in the direction in which the holder portion is formed.

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

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

[0010] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the sterilizer further includes a sterilization button, and the sterilization button may be the power button for the sterilization rod.

[0011] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the sterilizer further includes a sterilization button on its upper surface, and the sterilization button may be a power button for the second sterilization means.

[0012] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the sterilization button may include a lamp, and the lamp may indicate the progress and / or completion of sterilization by color and / or flickering.

[0013] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the power supply to the sterilization rod may be cut off when the hinged door is opened.

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

[0015] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the power supply to the sterilization rod and the third sterilization means may be cut off when the hinged door is opened.

[0016] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the sterilization means may be a UV-LED.

[0017] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first article may be a golf glove, and the holder portion may be sized and shaped in such a way that a golf club can be inserted into it. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a UV-LED sterilizer configured to efficiently irradiate ultraviolet rays in consideration of the form of an object to be sterilized and having an excellent sterilization effect. Also, according to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a UV-LED sterilizer configured in a form that facilitates maintenance of the UV-LED. Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a UV-LED sterilizer that can be conveniently and safely used at a golf course.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0019] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view of a UV-LED sterilizer according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a perspective view of a UV-LED sterilization rod provided in a UV-LED sterilizer according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] It is a perspective view of a form in which the opening door of the glove sterilization part is opened in a UV-LED sterilizer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[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 duplicate descriptions are omitted. The present invention can be variously modified and is not limited to the embodiments described below.

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

[0022] A UV-LED sterilizer (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a sterilization rod (110), a sterilization button (120), a golf club holder part (130), a glove sterilization part (140), and a grip sterilization part (150).

[0023] The sterilization rod (110) may be configured in a form that can be inserted into the center of the UV-LED sterilizer (100). The sterilization rod (110) is positioned to sterilize the glove sterilization section (140) and the grip sterilization section (150), and includes means for sterilizing gloves and golf club grips. The sterilization means includes UV LEDs, but may also include a variety of other means that can exhibit a sterilizing effect.

[0024] The sterilization button (120) may be located on any surface of the UV-LED sterilizer (100), and in one embodiment, it may be located on the top surface for better visibility. The sterilization button (120) can function as a power button for the sterilization stick (110). The power supply for the sterilization stick (110) may be configured so that the power for glove sterilization and the power for grip sterilization operate together, or they may be configured to operate separately. If they operate separately, the sterilization button (120) may be configured to operate as the power supply for grip sterilization. In this case, after inserting a golf club into the golf club holder (130), pressing the sterilization button (120) will apply the optimal sterilization time, and after sterilization has started, it can automatically end.

[0025] If the power operation of the sterilization rod (110) is automatically controlled by automatic sensor detection, the sterilization button (120) may be omitted. For example, if a golf club is inserted into the golf club holder (130) or gloves are placed in the glove sterilization unit (140), these can be detected by the sensor, and the power operation of the sterilization rod (110) can be automatically controlled.

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

[0027] The golf club holder section (130) has an opening on the top surface of the UV-LED sterilizer (100) and is positioned to surround the sterilization rod (110) along the three sides of the UV-LED sterilizer (100). It may be formed in the form of a long space into which a golf club can be inserted. Golf clubs can be inserted into the golf club holder section (130) with the handle (grip) facing downwards. In one embodiment, the golf club holder section (130) may be formed to hold a total of 15 golf clubs, with 5 clubs on each of the three sides of the UV-LED sterilizer (100). 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 (130) may also be changed. For example, the shape of the UV-LED sterilizer (100) may be changed from a rectangular prism to a polygonal prism or a cylinder, and the number of golf clubs that can be inserted into the golf club holder (130) may be changed depending on the shape and size of the UV-LED sterilizer (100). In other embodiments, the golf club holder (130) may be formed to accept any long tool that needs to be sterilized, rather than golf clubs.

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

[0029] The grip sterilization section (150) may be located at the lower end of the UV-LED sterilizer (100) and may be positioned opposite the lower end of the golf club holder section (130). Alternatively, the grip sterilization section (150) may be positioned opposite the lower end of the sterilization rod (110). The grip sterilization section (150) may not be provided with a hinged door.

[0030] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a UV-LED sterilization rod provided in a UV-LED sterilizer according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] A sterilization rod (110) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a glove sterilization LED unit (210) and a grip sterilization LED unit (220). The glove sterilization LED unit (210) performs sterilization and disinfection toward the glove sterilization unit (140), and the grip sterilization LED unit (220) performs sterilization and disinfection toward the lower end of the golf club holder unit (130). In one embodiment, the glove sterilization LED unit (210) may be configured so that the LED is irradiated toward the hinged door (310) of the glove sterilization unit (140), and the grip sterilization LED unit (220) may be configured so that the LED is irradiated toward the three sides of the grip sterilization unit (150) where the golf club holder unit (130) is formed. The glove sterilization LED unit (210) and the grip sterilization LED unit (220) may be appropriately deformed by changes in the shape and size of the UV-LED sterilizer (100).

[0032] The UV-LED contained within the sterilization rod (110) may be in the form of a single long rod, or it may be in the form of multiple UV-LEDs. The glove sterilization LED section (210) and the grip sterilization LED section (220) may be configured such that the irradiation direction of the LED is determined by having different openings for a single long UV-LED, or they may be configured to contain separate UV-LEDs for each irradiation direction.

[0033] The UV-LED contained within the sterilization rod (110) can be replaced with other sterilization means, and thereby the glove sterilization LED section (210) and the grip sterilization LED section (220) may also be modified so that the sterilization function can be properly performed by other sterilization means instead of LEDs.

[0034] Figure 3 is a perspective view of a UV-LED sterilizer according to one embodiment of the present invention, showing the glove sterilization section with the hinged door open.

[0035] The hinged door (310) of the glove sterilization section (140) may be located at the upper end of the side of the UV-LED sterilizer (100) where the golf club holder section (130) is not formed. The hinged door (310) of the glove sterilization section (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 to this.

[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 that allows gloves to be placed between the hinged door (310) and the glove holder (320), or in a form that allows gloves to be inserted (put on) into the glove holder (320). The glove holder (320) may only perform the function of holding gloves, or a UV-LED may be further installed to enhance the sterilization function. In one embodiment, the glove holder (320) may be provided in a form that allows gloves to be inserted by adding a UV-LED, in which case the inside of the gloves can also be sterilized.

[0037] A sensor may be installed on the hinged door (310) of the glove sterilization unit (140). When the hinged door (310) of the glove sterilization unit (140) is opened, the power to the sterilization rod (110) (or the power to the UV-LED for the glove sterilization LED unit (210)) may be automatically shut off. In addition, if a UV-LED is installed in the glove holder (320), the power to the UV-LED in the glove holder (320) may also be shut off. By shutting off the power to the UV-LED when the hinged door (310) is opened in this way, it is possible to prevent 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 storage section (320) of the glove sterilization section (140). When gloves are placed in the glove holder (320) and the hinged door (310) is closed, power to the sterilization rod (110) (or power to the UV-LED for the glove sterilization LED unit (210)) may be supplied automatically. Also, if an additional UV-LED is installed in the glove holder (320), power may be supplied to the UV-LED in the glove holder (320) as well. In this way, when power is supplied to the UV-LED automatically, the optimal sterilization time is applied and sterilization proceeds automatically, after which the power may be shut off. When sterilization is complete, the lamp on the sterilization button (120) located on the top surface of the UV-LED sterilizer (100) can indicate the end of sterilization by changing color or flickering.

[0039] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the glove sterilization section (140) and the grip sterilization section (150) are located at the upper and lower ends of the UV-LED sterilizer (100), respectively, and the sterilization rod (110) may be configured to efficiently irradiate each of the sterilization sections at the upper and lower ends with UV-LEDs to provide excellent sterilization effects.

[0040] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the UV-LED is provided in the form of a sterilization rod (110), and the sterilization rod (110) is provided in a form that can be inserted through the top surface of the UV-LED sterilizer (100), thus making maintenance of the UV-LED easier. Even when the UV-LED is additionally installed in the glove holder (320), it is provided in a detachable form, which also makes maintenance easier.

[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 form, and can be used conveniently and safely through automatic power operation and / or shut-off.

[0042] This specification primarily describes the use of UV-LEDs as a sterilization method, but it is obvious to those ordinarily skilled in the art that UV-LEDs can be replaced with other sterilization methods. Similarly, this specification primarily describes sterilizers for sterilizing golf clubs and gloves, but it is also obvious to those ordinarily skilled in the art that golf clubs and gloves can be replaced with other articles of similar form.

Claims

1. It is a sterilizer, A sterilizing rod that is shaped to be inserted through the upper surface of the sterilizer; A holder portion having an opening on the upper surface of the sterilizer and formed by dividing it into multiple long spaces along multiple sides of the sterilizer to surround the sterilizing rod; It includes a first sterilization section facing the lower end of the holder portion, The sterilization rod includes a first sterilization means for sterilizing the lower end of the holder portion, and the power operation of the sterilization rod is controlled by a sensor and / or a sterilization button. The first sterilization means is a UV-LED, in this sterilizer.

2. The sterilizer further includes a second sterilization unit, the second sterilization unit having a hinged door provided on one of the multiple sides of the sterilizer where the holder portion is not formed, The sterilization rod further includes a second sterilization means for sterilizing the second sterilization section, The sterilizer according to claim 1, wherein the second sterilization means is a UV-LED.

3. The sensor is installed in the holder portion, The sterilizer according to claim 2, wherein when insertion into the holder is detected, sterilization begins and then automatically ends.

4. The second sterilization unit includes a stand on which the first article can be placed, The aforementioned mounting section is installed adjacent to the aforementioned hinged door, The sensor is installed in the mounting section, The sterilizer according to claim 2, wherein sterilization begins and then automatically ends when the placement of the first item is detected and the hinged door is closed.

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

6. The aforementioned sterilization button is the power button for the sterilization rod, The sterilizer according to claim 1, wherein when the sterilization button is pressed, sterilization begins and then automatically ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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