Snow removal device for car license plates

Abstract

The present invention relates to a snow removal device for vehicle license plates that can ensure visibility of the license plate by melting and removing snow accumulated on the license plate. The present invention is characterized by comprising: a heating member (100) installed on a license plate (10) of a vehicle and generating heat using power supplied from a battery of the vehicle to remove snow accumulated on the license plate (10); a power supply unit (110) that receives power from a battery of the vehicle and supplies it to the heating member (100); a timer (200) that counts time when the heating member (100) generates heat; a switch (300) that performs a switching operation to supply power from the battery to the heating member (100); and a control member (400) that controls the heating member (100) to operate when the switch (300) performs a switching operation and stops the heating member (100) according to the time counted by the timer (200).

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a snow removal device for automobile license plates. More specifically,

[0002] The present invention relates to a snow removal device for automobile license plates that can ensure visibility of the license plate by melting and removing snow accumulated on the license plate. Background Technology

[0004] Generally, a vehicle license plate is a metal or plastic plate installed on the front and rear of a vehicle for the purpose of official identification.

[0005] These license plates must be kept clean so that they can be easily identified from the outside. However, since license plates are installed exposed to the exterior of the vehicle, they can become contaminated by foreign substances, such as various types of dust, while driving.

[0006] In particular, when snow accumulates and contaminates vehicle license plates on snowy days, the barrier device installed at the apartment entrance fails to recognize the license plate, preventing the barrier from opening and causing inconvenience to vehicle traffic.

[0007] Therefore, there is the inconvenience of the driver having to get out of the car and remove the snow accumulated on the license plate to clean it.

[0008] As background technology to the present invention, Korean Published Patent Application No. 10-2024-0099933 (Date of publication: July 1, 2024) “Snow removal device for double-sided solar modules” was disclosed.

[0009] The above invention is characterized by comprising: a snow detection unit configured to perform a process for determining whether snow has accumulated on the surface of a solar module; an LED module unit configured to irradiate light onto a solar module when snow is detected through the snow detection unit; an LED driving unit configured to perform a process for supplying and cutting off power to the LED module unit according to the snow accumulation determination result of the snow detection unit; a power supply unit configured to perform a process for supplying power for the operation of the snow removal device; a communication unit configured to perform a process for transmitting and receiving various data including information and determination results for determining snow accumulation through at least one of wired or wireless communication with an external device; and a control unit configured to perform a process for controlling the overall operation of the snow removal device. Prior art literature

[0011] Republic of Korea Published Patent Application No. 10-2024-0099933 Republic of Korea Published Patent Application No. 10-2003-0038013 Republic of Korea Published Patent Application No. 10-2011-0089936 Republic of Korea Registered Utility Model Application No. 20-0415027 Republic of Korea Published Patent Application No. 10-2023-0166208 The problem to be solved

[0012] The problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a snow removal device for vehicle license plates that can ensure visibility of the license plate by melting and removing snow accumulated on the license plate. means of solving the problem

[0014] A snow removal device for a vehicle license plate according to one embodiment of the present invention is characterized by comprising: a heating member (100) installed on a vehicle license plate (10) and removing snow accumulated on the vehicle license plate (10) by generating heat using power supplied from a vehicle battery; a power supply unit (110) that receives power from a vehicle battery and supplies it to the heating member (100); a timer (200) that counts time when the heating member (100) generates heat; a switch (300) that performs a switching operation to supply power from the battery to the heating member (100); and a control member (400) that controls the heating member (100) to operate when the switch (300) performs a switching operation and stops the heating member (100) according to the time counted by the timer (200).

[0015] Preferably, the heating member (100) is composed of a film heater installed by attaching it to the back surface of the number plate (10), and the film heater is formed to be the same size as the number plate (10).

[0016] Preferably, the heating member (100) generates heat at a temperature of 60 to 80°C, the license plate (10) is installed on the front and rear of the vehicle through the license plate guard (11), and the license plate guard (11) is composed of a synthetic resin plate having heat resistance of 80 to 95°C.

[0017] Preferably, the control member (400) comprises a heating operating unit (410) that operates to supply power to the heating member (100), a time checking unit (420) that checks the time counted by the timer (200), a switch checking unit (430) that checks when the switch (300) is operated, a time judgment unit (440) that determines whether the time confirmed by the time checking unit (420) matches a preset reference time, and a heating operating unit (450) that operates the heating operating unit (410) to operate the heating member (100) when the operation of the switch (300) is confirmed by the switch checking unit (430), and operates the heating operating unit (410) to stop the heating member (100) when the time confirmed by the time judgment unit (440) is determined to match the reference time. Effects of the invention

[0019] The present invention has the advantage of ensuring visibility of a license plate by melting and removing snow accumulated on the license plate. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0021] FIG. 1 shows a snow removal device for a vehicle license plate according to an embodiment of the present invention. Block diagram. FIG. 2 is an image showing a heating element applied to the present invention. FIG. 3 is an image showing the heating member and the number plate of the present invention in a separated state. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0022] Hereinafter, the snow removal device for vehicle license plates according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, a person skilled in the art would understand that the present invention can be modified or altered in various ways within the scope of the embodiments described below. Such modifications or alterations are also to be considered to be included within the scope of the present invention.

[0024] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, a snow removal device for a vehicle license plate according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a heating member (100), a timer (200), a switch (300), and a control member (400).

[0025] The heating member (100) is installed between a license plate guard (11) installed in a vehicle and a license plate (10) fixed in front of the license plate guard (11), and generates heat using power supplied from a battery installed in the vehicle. The snow accumulated on the license plate (10) is melted and removed by the heat generated by the heating member (100). The heating member (100) can generate heat at a temperature of 60 to 80°C. Accordingly, even if heat is generated by the heating member (100), the license plate guard (11) and the license plate (10) are not deformed by the heat.

[0027] The heating element (100) is preferably a film heater (for 12V) that generates heat by power supplied from a battery. This film heater, which is the heating element (100), is formed with the same size (width) as the license plate (10). Therefore, the heat generated by the film heater evenly heats the back surface of the license plate (10) so that the snow accumulated on the license plate (10) melts and is removed.

[0028] The above power supply unit (110) receives power from the vehicle's battery and supplies it to the heating member (100). One end of the power supply unit is connected to the heating member (100), and the other end is connected to a wiring harness connected to the vehicle's battery to receive power.

[0029] The timer (200) counts the time when the heating element (100) heats up and provides it to the control element (400).

[0030] The switch (300) switches to supply power from the battery to the heating element (100). When this switch (300) is operated by the driver, the control element (400) confirms it.

[0032] The above control member (400) controls the heating member (100) to operate when the switch (300) switches, and stops the heating member (100) according to the time counted by the timer (200).

[0033] The control member (400) includes a heating operating unit (410) that operates to supply power to the heating member (100), a time checking unit (420) that checks the time counted by the timer (200), a switch checking unit (430) that checks when the switch (300) is operated, a time judgment unit (440) that determines whether the time checked by the time checking unit (420) matches a preset reference time, and a heating operating unit (450) that operates the heating operating unit (410) to operate the heating member (100) when the operation of the switch (300) is confirmed by the switch checking unit (430), and operates the heating operating unit (410) to stop the heating member (100) when the time checked by the time judgment unit (440) determines that the time matches the reference time.

[0034] Here, the standard time can be set to 10 to 15 minutes.

[0035] In this way, when snow accumulates on the license plate (10) of a vehicle during the snowy winter season, the driver operates the switch (300). At this time, the heating operating unit (410) activates the heating element (100). That is, the snow accumulated on the license plate (10) is melted and removed by the heat generated from the heating element (100). Thus, the visibility of the license plate (10) can be ensured.

[0036] And when the set time has elapsed so that the heating member (100) cannot continue to operate even after the snow is removed, the heating operating unit (450) operates the heating operating unit (410) to stop the heating member (100).

[0037] Furthermore, since the heating element (100) automatically stops after a certain period of time, there is convenience in use.

[0038] As such, the present invention is a very useful invention because it can ensure visibility of a license plate by melting and removing snow accumulated on the license plate.

[0040] Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that the present invention may be implemented in other specific forms without altering its technical concept or essential features. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims set forth below rather than by the detailed description, and all modifications or variations derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and equivalents thereof should be interpreted as being included within the scope of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0041] 10 : License plate 11 : License plate guard 12: Through hole 13 : Support jaw 100 : Heating element 110 : Power supply unit 200 : Timer 300 : Switch 400 : Control member 410 : Heating operating part 420 : Time check section 430 : Switch confirmation unit 440 : Time determination unit 450 : Heating control unit

Claims

Claim 1 A snow removal device for a vehicle license plate, characterized by comprising: a heating member (100) installed on the vehicle license plate (10) and generating heat using power supplied from the vehicle battery to remove snow accumulated on the vehicle license plate (10); a timer (200) that counts time when the heating member (100) generates heat; a switch (300) that switches to supply power from the battery to the heating member (100); and a control member (400) that controls the heating member (100) to operate when the switch (300) switches, and stops the heating member (100) according to the time counted by the timer (200). Claim 2 A snow removal device for a vehicle license plate according to claim 1, wherein the heating member (100) is composed of a film heater installed between a license plate guard (11) installed on a vehicle and a license plate (10) fixed in front of the license plate guard (11), and the film heater is formed to be the same size as the license plate (10). Claim 3 A snow removal device for a vehicle license plate according to claim 1, wherein the heating member (100) receives power through a power supply unit (110) in which one end is connected to the heating member (100) and the other end is connected to a wiring harness connected to a vehicle battery. Claim 4 A snow removal device for a vehicle license plate according to claim 2, wherein the heating member (100) generates heat at a temperature of 60 to 80°C, the license plate (10) is installed on the front and rear of the vehicle through the license plate guard (11), and the license plate guard (11) is composed of a synthetic resin plate having heat resistance of 80 to 95°C. Claim 5 A snow removal device for a vehicle license plate according to claim 1, wherein the control member (400) comprises a heating operating unit (410) that operates to supply power to the heating member (100), a time checking unit (420) that checks the time counted by the timer (200), a switch checking unit (430) that checks when the switch (300) is operated, a time judgment unit (440) that determines whether the time confirmed by the time checking unit (420) matches a preset reference time, and a heating operating unit (450) that operates the heating operating unit (410) to operate the heating member (100) when the operation of the switch (300) is confirmed by the switch checking unit (430), and operates the heating operating unit (410) to stop the heating member (100) when the time confirmed by the time judgment unit (440) is determined to match the reference time.

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