Character-shaped nasal aspirator with sterilizing and drying function

Abstract

A character-shaped nasal aspirator having a sterilization and drying function is disclosed. The character-shaped nasal aspirator having a sterilization and drying function according to the present invention is characterized by comprising: a main body formed in the shape of an animal or a cartoon character to provide a sense of familiarity to infants and toddlers, having a recessed receiving portion formed on the back surface, and having a UVC LED lamp for sterilization and disinfection provided inside the receiving portion; an opening and closing member coupled to the back surface of the main body to open and close the inlet of the receiving portion, having a vacuum pump built in, a knob on the outer surface for operating the vacuum pump on / off and adjusting the vacuum strength, and a tube connection portion connected to the vacuum pump; and a nasal aspirator comprising a suction tube having one end connected to the tube connection portion, a nasal mucus storage container provided in the middle of the suction tube, a suction nozzle provided at the other end of the suction tube, and a nozzle cover for supporting the suction nozzle.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a character-type nasal aspirator having a sterilization and drying function, and more specifically, to a character-type nasal aspirator having a sterilization and drying function that can stably suck and remove nasal mucus from infants and toddlers, can sterilize and disinfect and dry the nozzle used for sucking nasal mucus, and can also provide familiarity and friendliness to infants and toddlers by making the main body into a character. Background Technology

[0002] In general, infants and young children have weak resistance and a high probability of contracting diseases. Not only do they have a reduced ability to regulate their own body temperature, but they also frequently catch viral respiratory illnesses such as the common cold during the winter.

[0003] When one catches a cold, a runny nose or nasal congestion caused by the mucus occurs, and in severe cases, it causes breathing difficulties. When such nasal congestion occurs, the mucus must be removed; however, since infants cannot blow their noses on their own, a caregiver removes it using a tissue or a cotton swab.

[0004] As such, when removing nasal mucus using tissues or cotton swabs, the skin around the nose and inside the nose is damaged by friction with the tissues or cotton swabs, and the mucus inside the nose is not completely removed. Recently, nasal aspirators designed to suction and remove nasal mucus are being used.

[0005] As prior art for such a nasal aspirator, Korean Registered Utility Model No. 20-0209772 (Publication Date: January 15, 2001) discloses a nasal aspirator. The nasal aspirator comprises a main body configured to generate a constant suction force by means of power, a nasal mucus storage container detachably coupled to the tip of the main body to suck up nasal mucus using the suction force generated by the main body and store the sucked-up nasal mucus, and a nasal mucus suction port provided at the end of the nasal mucus storage container.

[0006] However, nasal aspirators of this structure are configured only to suck up nasal mucus, and since there is no means to sterilize and dry the used nasal aspirator or nasal mucus storage container, hygiene problems may arise when reused.

[0007] In addition, conventional nasal aspirators were mechanically configured to emphasize only the function of suctioning nasal mucus, which caused a problem of resistance in infants and toddlers. Prior art literature

[0008] Republic of Korea Registered Utility Model No. 20-0209772 (Date of Announcement: January 15, 2001) The problem to be solved

[0009] The objective of the present invention is to provide a character-type nasal aspirator having a sterilization and drying function that can safely suction and remove nasal mucus from infants and toddlers, sterilize and dry the nozzle used for suctioning the nasal mucus, and also provide familiarity and friendliness to infants and toddlers by characterizing the main body.

[0011] Furthermore, the problems that the present invention aims to solve are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other unmentioned technical problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0012] The above objective is achieved by a character-type nasal aspirator having a sterilization and drying function, characterized in that, according to the present invention, it comprises: a main body designed in the shape of an animal or cartoon character to provide a sense of familiarity to infants and toddlers, having a recessed receiving portion formed on the back surface, and having a UVC LED lamp for sterilization and disinfection provided inside the receiving portion; an opening / closing member coupled to the back surface of the main body to open and close the inlet of the receiving portion, having a vacuum pump built in, a knob on the outer surface for operating the vacuum pump on / off and adjusting the vacuum strength, and a tube connection portion connected to the vacuum pump; and a nasal aspirator comprising a suction tube with one end connected to the tube connection portion, a nasal mucus storage container provided in the middle of the suction tube, a suction nozzle provided at the other end of the suction tube, and a nozzle cover for supporting the suction nozzle.

[0013] The above main body is provided with a sound reproduction means, and the sound reproduction means may further comprise a playback unit for reproducing music, songs, voices, or animal sounds; a speaker for outputting the sound reproduced from the playback unit to the outside; and a playback button for turning the playback unit on / off.

[0014] On the front of the main body, a display for outputting images may be provided, or a mounting portion for mounting a portable display terminal may be provided.

[0015] The above-described nasal discharge suction member further comprises a cleaning solution spraying means for spraying fine water particles into the nasal cavity of an infant, wherein the cleaning solution spraying means comprises: a three-way valve formed by a switching button, which is provided in the tube connection portion to be connected to the inlet and outlet of the vacuum pump and selectively connected to the suction tube, and which forms a suction path or a spray path; a mode switching valve comprising a discharge valve provided in a discharge pipe body connecting the outlet and the three-way valve to discharge air discharged from the outlet to the outside when the suction path is formed, and an inlet valve provided in an inlet pipe body connecting the inlet and the three-way valve to allow external air to flow into the inlet when the spray path is formed; and a Venturi tube body having a spray portion formed at one end and selectively coupled to the end of the suction nozzle. It may be configured to include a cleaning liquid receiving tank that receives cleaning liquid and is connected to the contracted portion of the venturi tube body through a supply hose, and when the vacuum pump is operated while the 3-way valve forms a spraying path by the switching button, the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid receiving tank is moved to the contracted portion and then sprayed to the discharge portion when air passes through the venturi tube body through the suction nozzle. Effects of the invention

[0016] According to the present invention, the main body of the nasal aspirator is designed in the shape of an animal or a cartoon character, thereby providing a friendly and familiar image to infants and toddlers, and by installing a UV LED lamp in the receiving part of the main body, it is possible to provide the effect of sterilizing and disinfecting the nasal aspirator after use is completed.

[0017] In addition, according to the present invention, by providing a means for spraying a cleaning solution to spray fine water particles into the inside of an infant's nose, it is possible to provide the effect of gently softening and then inhaling dry nasal mucus inside the infant's nose. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0018] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a character-type nasal aspirator having a sterilization and drying function according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a character-type nasal aspirator having a sterilization and drying function as illustrated in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of a character-type nasal aspirator having a sterilization drying function as illustrated in FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is a front view illustrating a state in which a mounting portion is formed on the front of the main body shown in FIG. 1 for mounting a portable display terminal. FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram for explaining a sound reproduction means provided in the main body illustrated in FIG. 1. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a cleaning liquid spraying means provided in the nasal discharge suction member illustrated in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0019] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, in describing the present invention, descriptions of already known functions or configurations will be omitted in order to clarify the gist of the present invention.

[0020] In this specification, the terms used are for describing embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. In this specification, the singular form includes the plural form unless specifically stated otherwise in the text. As used in this specification, 'comprises' and / or 'comprising' do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components to the mentioned components.

[0021] In this specification, when a component is described as being "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected to the other component, or that there may be other components in between. On the other hand, when a component is described as being "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0022] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used in this specification (including technical and scientific terms) may be used in a meaning that is commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Additionally, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries are not to be interpreted ideally or excessively unless explicitly and specifically defined otherwise.

[0023] Spatially relative terms such as "below," "beneath," "lower," "above," and "upper" may be used to facilitate the description of the relationship between one component and other components as illustrated in the drawings. Spatially relative terms should be understood as encompassing different orientations of components during use or operation, in addition to the orientations depicted in the drawings. For example, if a component depicted in a drawing is inverted, a component described as "below" or "beneath" of another component may be placed "above" of that other component. Therefore, the exemplary term "below" may encompass both the lower and upper directions. Components may also be oriented in other directions, and accordingly, spatially relative terms may be interpreted according to the orientation.

[0024] In this specification, the terms used are merely for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0025] In this specification, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0027] Among the attached drawings, FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a character-type nasal aspirator having a sterilization drying function according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the character-type nasal aspirator having a sterilization drying function illustrated in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the character-type nasal aspirator having a sterilization drying function illustrated in FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of the character-type nasal aspirator having a sterilization drying function illustrated in FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram for explaining a sound reproduction means provided in the main body illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0028] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 5, the character-type nasal aspirator (10) having a sterilization and drying function according to the present invention is configured to provide a sense of familiarity and comfort to infants and toddlers, thereby minimizing resistance when removing nasal mucus, and to allow hygienic use of the nasal aspirator (40), etc. through sterilization and disinfection.

[0029] A character-type nasal aspirator (10) having a sterilization and drying function comprises a main body (20) formed in the shape of an animal or cartoon character to provide a sense of familiarity to infants and toddlers, an opening and closing member (30) provided on the main body (20) and equipped with a vacuum pump (32), and a nasal aspirator (40) connected to the vacuum pump (32) to suck up and remove nasal mucus.

[0030] This is explained in more detail.

[0031] The main body (20) is designed in the shape of an animal or a cartoon character to provide a sense of familiarity to infants. For example, the main body (20) is designed in the shape of an elephant character to give a familiar and friendly impression to infants and toddlers, attracting their attention so that they do not feel aversion or fear when removing nasal mucus.

[0032] The main body (20) has a recessed receiving portion (22) formed on its rear side, and a UVC LED lamp (24) for sterilization and disinfection is provided inside the receiving portion (22). The receiving portion (22) is intended to accommodate a nasal discharge suction member (40) and a cleaning liquid spraying means (50) to be described later, and may separately be provided with a storage portion (22A) and a hanging portion (22B) for hanging and storing the suction tube (42). The UVC LED lamp (24) is intended to sterilize and disinfect the nasal discharge suction member (40) and the cleaning liquid spraying means (50) to be described later that are accommodated in the receiving portion (22), and is illuminated by receiving power from a rechargeable battery built into the main body (20) or a battery (B) built into the opening / closing member (30). A UVC LED lamp (24) can be configured to be turned on and lit when the opening / closing member (30) closes the entrance of the receiving portion (22), and turned off when the opening / closing member (30) opens, and a switch can be provided on one side of the entrance of the receiving portion (22) for this purpose.

[0034] The main body (20) may be provided with a sound playback means (26) to stimulate hearing and attract attention when inhaling a nasal discharge of an infant. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the sound playback means (26) is configured to include a playback unit (26A) for playing music, a song, a parent's voice, or animal cries, a speaker (26B) for outputting the sound played from the playback unit (26A) to the outside, and a playback button (26C) for turning the playback unit (26A) on / off. At this time, the playback unit (26A) may be configured to output music, a song, a parent's voice, or animal cries stored in memory. Although not illustrated in the drawings, the playback unit (26A) may be configured to be connected to a removable storage device (USB memory) to play music, a song, a parent's voice, or animal cries stored in the removable storage device.

[0035] And, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the sound reproduction means (26) can be controlled by a control unit (100) for operating and controlling each component. The control unit (100) can be configured to operate and control the vacuum pump (32) based on the operation signal input signal of the knob (34).

[0036] Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 4 of the attached drawings, a mounting portion (28) for mounting a portable display terminal (50) is provided on the front of the main body (20). The mounting portion (28) is composed of a lower support portion (28A) for supporting both lower sides of the portable display terminal (50), including a mobile phone, and an upper support portion (28B) for supporting the upper center. The lower support portion (28A) is protruded forward, and then each end protrudes upward to form a lower anti-detachment portion (28A-1), and the upper support portion (28B) is protruded forward, and then the end protrudes downward to form an upper anti-detachment portion (28B-1). By this structure, the portable display terminal (50) mounted on the mounting portion (28) can be prevented from being accidentally detached.

[0037] Additionally, although not shown in the drawing, a display for outputting images may be integrally provided on the front of the main body (20). The display may be configured to output images stored in memory, etc., or may be connected to the internet to output images on the internet.

[0039] The opening / closing member (30) is for opening and closing the receiving portion (22) and generating a vacuum for nasal discharge suction. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a vacuum pump (32) for generating a vacuum is built into the member, and a knob (34) for operating the vacuum pump (32) on / off and adjusting the vacuum strength is provided on the outer surface, and a tube connection portion (36) connected to the vacuum pump (32) is provided. The vacuum pump (32) is configured to suck in air through an inlet (32A) connected to the tube connection portion (36) and to discharge the sucked air through an outlet (32B), and is operated by receiving power from a rechargeable battery (B). The knob (34) is provided to turn the vibration pump (32) on or off and to adjust the vacuum strength in multiple stages, and is provided to be exposed on the outer surface of the opening / closing member (30). The aforementioned battery (B) is provided inside the opening / closing member (30) and is equipped with a charging jack.

[0040] The aforementioned opening / closing member (30) can be rotatably coupled to one side of the receiving portion (22) by means of a hinge or the like and may be provided with a handle. Since the opening / closing member (30) is rotatably coupled to one side of the receiving portion (22) in this way, the receiving portion (22) can be opened and closed quickly and easily.

[0042] The nasal discharge suction member (40) is intended to remove the nasal discharge of an infant by suctioning it with a vacuum generated by a vacuum pump (32). The nasal discharge suction member (40) includes a suction tube (42) with one end connected to a tube connection part (36), a nasal discharge storage container (44) provided in the middle part of the suction tube (42), a suction nozzle (46) provided at the other end of the suction tube (42), and a nozzle cover (48) for supporting the suction nozzle (46).

[0043] The suction tube (42) is made of a flexible and transparent material.

[0044] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the nasal mucus storage container (44) is provided with a nasal mucus receiving portion (44A) inside, and each end of the suction tube (42) is fitted into an inlet hole (44A-1) and an outlet hole (44A-2) formed on both upper sides of the nasal mucus receiving portion (44). A filter (F) may be provided in the inlet hole (44A-1). In the nasal mucus storage container (44) of this structure, when the vacuum pump (32) is operated, among the air and nasal mucus flowing into the inlet hole (44A-1) through the suction nozzle (46), the nasal mucus moves downward by gravity and is stored in the nasal mucus receiving portion (44A), and the air moves to the vacuum pump (32) through the outlet hole (44A-2). At this time, if a filter (F) is provided in the inlet port (44A-1), the nasal mucus (liquid) and boogers (solid) that enter with the air are filtered out by the filter and do not flow out through the outlet port (44A-2).

[0046] Meanwhile, the nasal discharge suction member (40) may further include a cleaning solution spraying means (60) for spraying fine water particles into the nose of an infant. This is intended to remove the nasal discharge of an infant by spraying fine water particles to soften it and then suctioning it out when the nasal discharge has dried and hardened.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 6, the cleaning liquid spraying means (60) is configured to include a three-way valve (62) for forming a suction path (P1) and a spray path (P2), a mode switching valve (65) that operates when the suction path (P1) and the spray path (P2) of the three-way valve (62) are formed, a venturi tube body (64) consisting of an inlet section (64B) and an outlet section (64C) expanded on both sides centered on a contracted section (64A), and a cleaning liquid receiving tank (66) connected to the venturi tube body (64).

[0048] The three-way valve (62) is electrically operated by a switching button (61) for switching between the suction path (P1) and the spray path (P2). The first path (62A-1) is connected to the inlet (32A) of the vacuum pump (32) by an inlet pipe (62C-1), and the second path (62A-2) is connected to the outlet (32B) of the vacuum pump (32) by an outlet pipe (62B-1). The third path (62A-3) is connected to the suction connection (36). When the switching button (61) switches to the suction path (P1), the three-way valve (62) connects only the inlet (32A) and the suction connection (36), and when the switching button (61) switches to the spray path (P2), it connects only the outlet (32B) and the suction connection (36).

[0049] The mode switching valve (65) is intended to ensure that the vacuum pump (32) operates smoothly when the 3-way valve (62) is switched to the suction path (P1) or the spray path (P2) by the switching button (61). The mode switching valve (65) consists of a discharge valve (65A) provided in a discharge pipe body (62B-1) connecting the discharge port (32B) and the 3-way valve (62) to discharge air discharged from the discharge port (32B) to the outside when the 3-way valve (62) forms the suction path (P1), and an inlet valve (65B) provided in an inlet pipe body (62C-1) connecting the inlet port (32A) and the 3-way valve (62) to allow external air to flow into the inlet port (32A) when the 3-way valve (62) forms the spray path (P1). These inlet valves (65B) and outlet valves (65A) are configured to operate electrically and are controlled by the aforementioned control unit (100).

[0050] When the mode switching valve (65) is switched to the suction path (P1), the control unit (100) operates the three-way valve (62) to connect the inlet (32A) of the vacuum pump (32) with the first path (62A-1) and the suction connection (36), closes the inlet valve (65B), and opens the discharge valve (65A) to form the suction path (P1). Thus, when the vacuum pump (32) is operated while the suction path (P1) is formed, the air sucked in from the suction nozzle (46) passes through the three-way valve (62) and the vacuum pump (32) and is discharged to the outside through the discharge port (32B) and the discharge valve (65A). Then, when the spray path (P2) is formed, the discharge port (32B) of the vacuum pump (32) is connected to the second path (62A-2) and the suction connection (36) of the three-way valve (62), the discharge valve (65A) is closed, and the inlet valve (65B) is opened. Thus, when the vacuum pump (32) is operated while the spray path (P2) is formed, the air sucked into the inlet valve (65B) can be supplied to the venturi tube body (64) through the discharge port (32B).

[0051] The venturi tube (64) is intended to spray air and cleaning liquid supplied through a connecting tube connected to a three-way valve (62), and has a spraying section (64D) formed at one end and is optionally connected to the end of the suction nozzle (46). The venturi tube (64) has an inlet section (64B) and an outlet section (64C) formed on both sides of the constricted section (64A), which is expanded beyond the constricted section (64A), respectively, based on the constricted section (64A) connected to the cleaning liquid receiving tank (66). The inlet section (64B) is connected to the end of the suction nozzle (64) by fitting or fastening, the outlet section (64C) is connected to the spraying section (64D), and the constricted section (64A) is connected to the cleaning liquid receiving tank (66) by a supply hose (66A). And, a connecting part (64E) for connecting to a cleaning solution receiving tank (66) is formed at the lower part of the venturi tube (64).

[0052] Accordingly, when the 3-way valve (62) is in the spray path (P2), air supplied from the vacuum pump (32) passes through the inlet section (64B), the contraction section (64A), and the discharge section (64C) in sequence, the pressure in the contraction section (64A) is lowered, so the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid receiving tank (66) is supplied to the contraction section (64A) through the supply hose (66A), so fine cleaning liquid particles are generated in the discharge section (64C) and can be sprayed to the spray section (64D) together with the air.

[0053] The cleaning solution receiving tank (66) is intended to receive the cleaning solution, and the upper connecting part (66A) is connected to the connecting part (64E) of the venturi tube body (64). One end of the supply hose (66A) provided in the cleaning solution receiving tank (66) is fitted into a through hole (64A-1) formed through the contraction part (64A) of the venturi tube body (64), and the other end is located at the bottom of the cleaning solution receiving tank (66).

[0054] According to the cleaning liquid spraying means (60) configured in this way, when the vacuum pump (32) is operated while the 3-way valve (62) forms a spraying path (P2) by the switching button (61), the air discharged through the discharge port (32B) passes through the venturi tube body (64) through the suction nozzle (46) in a partially compressed state, and the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid receiving tank (66) can be moved to the contraction part (64A) and then sprayed to the discharge part (64C).

[0056] The operation of a character-type nasal aspirator (10) having a sterilization and drying function configured as described above is explained.

[0057] First, before inhaling the nasal discharge of an infant, the sound-playing means (26) is operated to play music, a song, a parent's voice, or the sound of animals crying to soothe or calm the infant.

[0058] Alternatively, after placing the portable display terminal (50) on the mounting part (28), the target infant is stabilized by playing a video preferred by the infant.

[0059] Next, when the vacuum pump (32) is operated by manipulating the knob (34), suction force is generated in the suction nozzle (34), so the suction nozzle (34) is inserted into the nose of an infant to suck up nasal mucus.

[0060] The nasal mucus sucked in by the suction nozzle (34) is received in the nasal mucus storage container (44), and the air sucked in along with the nasal mucus is discharged to the outside through the outlet (32B) of the vacuum pump (32).

[0061] In this way, the main body (20) is designed as a character that is familiar and friendly to infants and toddlers, and by providing music or video that can stabilize and attract the attention of infants and toddlers, the infant's aversion to nasal mucus inhalation can be minimized.

[0062] And when the nasal discharge suction is completed, the used nasal discharge suction member (40) is washed and placed into the receiving portion (22) of the main body (20), and the receiving portion (22) is closed with the opening / closing member (30). Then, the UVC LED lamp (24) is turned on. Of course, the UVC LED lamp (24) can be turned on by the action of closing the receiving portion (22) with the opening / closing member (30).

[0063] The nasal aspirator (40), which has been used by this operation, can be sterilized by ultraviolet rays irradiated from a UVC LED lamp (24) while being stored in the receiving portion (22). Of course, the UVC LED lamp (24) can be turned off after a certain period of time by a timer.

[0064] Meanwhile, since inhalation is not possible when the infant's nasal discharge has dried up, fine cleaning solution particles are sprayed into the infant's nose using a cleaning solution spraying means (60).

[0065] To do this, the switching button (61) is operated to select the spray path (P2), and then the venturi tube body (64) is fitted and connected to the end of the suction nozzle (46), and the connecting part (66A) of the cleaning liquid receiving tank (66) is connected to the connecting part (64E). At this time, one end of the supply hose (66A) is inserted into the through hole (64A-1). In addition, the inlet part (64B) of the venturi tube body (64), which is connected to the end of the connecting tube, is fitted and connected to the suction nozzle (46).

[0066] Then, when the vacuum pump (32) is operated, the control unit (100) closes the discharge valve (65A) and opens the inlet valve (65B).

[0067] Therefore, after external air is introduced into the vacuum pump (32), it is supplied to the venturi tube body (64) through the outlet (32B).

[0068] As the air supplied to the venturi tube (64) passes through the contraction section (64A), the pressure in the contraction section (64A) is lowered, so the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid receiving tank (66) moves to the contraction section (64A) via the supply hose (66A) and is sprayed into fine particles by the air moving at a high speed.

[0069] The cleaning solution, sprayed as fine particles by the Venturi tube (64), is sprayed into the nose of an infant through the sprayer (64D) in the direction of the dotted line shown in FIG. 6.

[0070] In this way, the cleaning solution is sprayed into the inside of the infant's nose, so the dry nasal mucus is softened. Then, the Venturi tube (64) is separated from the suction nozzle (46), and the switching button (61) is switched to the suction path (P1), and the suction nozzle (46) is inserted into the nose as described above to suck up the nasal mucus.

[0072] As described above, by spraying the cleaning solution into the nose and then sucking up the nasal mucus, even dry nasal mucus can be easily sucked up and removed.

[0073] In particular, since one nasal aspirator (10) provides the spraying function of a cleaning solution and the suction function of nasal mucus, it is possible to remove nasal mucus from infants at a low cost, as well as perform the spraying of the cleaning solution and the suction of nasal mucus quickly and easily.

[0075] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described and illustrated above, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments and can be modified and varied in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, such modifications or variations should not be understood individually from the technical spirit or perspective of the present invention, and the modified embodiments should be considered to fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0076] 10: Nasal aspirator 20: Main unit 22: Receiving section 24: UVC LED lamp 26 : Sound reproduction means 30 : Opening / closing member 32: Vacuum pump 32A: Inlet 32B : Outlet 34 : Knob 40: Nasal discharge suction part 42: Suction tube 44: Nasal mucus reservoir 46: Suction nozzle 48 : Nozzle cover 60 : Cleaning liquid spraying means 62: 3-way valve 64: Venturi tube 65 : Changeover valve 66 : Cleaning solution receiving tank P1: Inhalation path P2: Spray path B: Battery

Claims

Claim 1 A character-type nasal aspirator having a sterilization and drying function, characterized by comprising: a main body designed in the shape of an animal or cartoon character to provide a sense of familiarity to infants and toddlers, having a recessed receiving portion formed on the back surface, and a UVC LED lamp for sterilization and disinfection provided inside the receiving portion; an opening / closing member coupled to the back surface of the main body to open and close the inlet of the receiving portion, having a vacuum pump built in, a knob on the outer surface for operating the vacuum pump on / off and adjusting the vacuum strength, and a tube connection portion connected to the vacuum pump; and a nasal aspirator comprising a suction tube with one end connected to the tube connection portion, a nasal mucus storage container provided in the middle of the suction tube, a suction nozzle provided at the other end of the suction tube, and a nozzle cover for supporting the suction nozzle. Claim 2 A character-type nasal aspirator having a sterilization and drying function according to claim 1, wherein the main body is provided with a sound reproduction means, and the sound reproduction means further comprises: a playback unit for reproducing music, a song, a voice, or the crying sound of animals; a speaker for outputting the sound reproduced from the playback unit to the outside; and a playback button for turning the playback unit on / off. Claim 3 A character-type nasal aspirator having a sterilization and drying function, characterized in that, in claim 1 or 2, the front of the main body is provided with a display for outputting an image or a mounting portion for mounting a portable display terminal. Claim 4 In claim 1, the nasal discharge suction member further comprises a cleaning solution spraying means for spraying fine water particles into the nose of an infant, wherein the cleaning solution spraying means comprises: a three-way valve formed by a switching button that forms a suction path or a spray path, provided in the tube connection portion so as to be connected to the inlet and outlet of the vacuum pump and selectively connected to the suction tube; a mode switching valve comprising a discharge valve provided in a discharge pipe body connecting the outlet and the three-way valve to discharge air discharged from the outlet to the outside when the suction path is formed, and an inlet valve provided in an inlet pipe body connecting the inlet and the three-way valve to allow external air to flow into the inlet when the spray path is formed; and a Venturi tube body having a spray portion formed at one end and selectively coupled to the end of the suction nozzle. A character-type nasal aspirator having a sterilization and drying function, comprising a cleaning solution receiving tank that receives a cleaning solution and is connected to the contracted portion of the venturi tube body through a supply hose, wherein when the vacuum pump is operated while the 3-way valve forms a spray path by the switching button, the cleaning solution in the cleaning solution receiving tank is moved to the contracted portion and then sprayed to the discharge portion when air passes through the venturi tube body through the suction nozzle.

Images