Sink drain cover

Abstract

Disclosed is a sink drain cover. The sink drain cover according to the present invention comprises: a cover body for covering a sink drain; and a cover opening / closing device that is magnetically attached to at least a portion of the cover body and lifts the cover body from the sink drain to open and close the sink drain. The cover opening / closing device includes: a stick body; and a stick magnet that is provided on at least one end of the stick body and can be magnetically attached to the cover body. When opening and closing a sink drain cover used in a kitchen sink or the like, the cover opening / closing device that is magnetically attached to the cover body by a one-touch method can be utilized to improve work cleanliness and user satisfaction.

Description

sink drain cover

[0001] The present invention relates to a sink drain cover, and more particularly, to a sink drain cover that can improve cleanliness and user convenience during kitchen work by utilizing a magnetically attached cover opening / closing device that can be attached to a cover in a one-touch manner when opening and closing a sink drain cover used in a kitchen sink, etc.

[0002] Typically, sink drains, such as those in kitchen sinks, are directly connected to the drain pipe that carries the water. They can be completely blocked with a sink drain cover, or partially open to allow food waste to flow into a drain screen.

[0003] However, the existing sink drain cover was inconvenient because, in order to open and close it, the user had to touch the sink drain cover with his or her hand and pick up the cover body that was wet or covered with food waste.

[0004] In particular, when frequently using a kitchen sink, the user must repeatedly open and close the sink drain cover by directly touching the sink drain cover with his or her hand, so the user cannot help but frequently touch the wastewater that needs to be discharged after use, which increases the discomfort of the work and poses a problem that various skin diseases may occur on the worker's hands, etc.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop an improved sink drain cover that can improve the cleanliness of the work, prevent skin diseases on the hands and other parts of the body, and enhance user satisfaction by preventing the user's hands from directly touching the sink drain cover when opening and closing the sink drain cover used in a kitchen sink, etc.

[0006] The present invention has been devised to improve the above-mentioned problems, and the first object of the present invention is to provide a sink drain cover that can improve the cleanliness of kitchen work and enhance user satisfaction by preventing the user's hand from directly touching the sink drain cover when opening and closing the sink drain cover used in a kitchen sink, etc.

[0007] The second object of the present invention is to provide a sink drain cover that can be quickly and easily hung around a sink and stored by attaching a magnetic cover opening / closing device that can be attached in a one-touch manner to a sink drain cover, or a sink drain cover that can be stored in a one-touch attach / detach manner using magnetism.

[0008] The third object of the present invention is to provide a sink drain cover that can increase the durability by preventing a material such as steel, which is provided to attach the sink drain cover to the magnet of the stick body, from being corroded or contaminated by residual moisture left around the drain or sink drain.

[0009] The technical problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0010] In order to achieve the above object, a sink drain cover according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a cover body that covers a sink drain, and a cover opening / closing device that is attached to at least a portion of the cover body using magnetism and opens / closes the sink drain by lifting the cover body from the sink drain.

[0011] The above cover opening / closing device includes a stick body in the shape of a rod having a predetermined length, and a stick magnet provided on at least one end of the stick body and capable of being attached to the cover body using magnetism.

[0012] In one preferred embodiment, the magnets may be provided on both sides of the sink drain cover and the cover opening / closing device, i.e., the stick body, and in another embodiment, the magnets may be provided on only one side of the sink drain cover and the cover opening / closing device.

[0013] At this time, the stick magnet may be inserted and fixed inward from one longitudinal end of the stick body. In addition, according to one embodiment, the stick magnet may be installed at the longitudinal end of the stick body.

[0014] In addition, at least one of a hook that can be hung on a horizontal hanger located around the cover body to hold the stick body, and a mounting magnet that can be attached to a ferromagnetic material located around the cover body to hold the stick body may be further provided at the longitudinal other end of the stick body. In other words, the hook may be provided at the longitudinal other end of the stick body, a mounting magnet may be provided instead of the hook, or both the hook and the mounting magnet may be provided. In addition, the hook may be connected in an integrated structure at the longitudinal other end of the stick body.

[0015] According to a preferred embodiment, the cover body includes a first cover body having a circular shape, which is positioned at the center of the cover body, and a second cover body having a circular shape, which surrounds the first cover body in a circumferential direction and is connected to the first cover body so that a drainage hole is provided between the first cover body and the first cover body, and which supports the cover body by pressing it against the sink drain, and the first cover body further includes a magnetic attachment unit that is attached using magnetism with the stick magnet.

[0016] According to one embodiment, the magnetic attachment unit may be attached by adhesive means, or may be fixed by forming a groove and inserting it into the groove, or may be built into the cover body.

[0017] Also, according to a preferred embodiment, the magnetic attachment unit includes at least one cover magnet that is fixed to the lower groove of the first cover body and is magnetically attached to the stick magnet.

[0018] In addition, according to a preferred embodiment, the magnetic attachment unit further includes an adhesive portion for adhesively fixing the magnetic attachment unit to the lower groove of the first cover body.

[0019] According to a preferred embodiment, the magnetic attachment unit includes at least one cover magnet that is inserted into the lower groove of the first cover body and is attached using magnetism with the stick magnet.

[0020] In addition, according to a preferred embodiment, the first cover body further includes a sealing material for sealing the magnetic attachment unit to prevent water from entering or penetrating the magnetic attachment unit fixed to the lower groove of the first cover body.

[0021] In addition, according to a preferred embodiment, a predetermined support is further provided at the lower portion of the sealing material to prevent the sealing material from detaching. Accordingly, the magnetic attachment unit positioned in the lower groove of the first cover body covering the sink drain can prevent submersion and infiltration due to drain flow, thereby preventing corrosion or contamination and increasing the durability of the sink drain cover.

[0022] Meanwhile, according to a preferred embodiment, a filter net having a predetermined size may be formed by being connected downwards at the lower part of the second cover.

[0023] According to the invention, the sink drain cover has the following effects.

[0024] First, by preventing the user's hand from directly touching the sink drain cover when opening or closing the sink drain cover used in the kitchen sink, etc., the cleanliness of kitchen work can be improved and user satisfaction can be enhanced.

[0025] Second, the sink drain cover and magnetic cover opening / closing device can be quickly and easily hung around the sink for storage, or can be stored with a one-touch attachment / detachment method using magnetism.

[0026] Third, the cover attachment part, such as steel, provided on the lower or inner side of the sink drain cover to attach the sink drain cover to the magnet of the stick body can prevent corrosion or contamination by residual moisture left around the drain or sink drain, thereby increasing the durability.

[0027] In addition to the effects described above, specific effects of the present invention are described below while explaining specific details for carrying out the invention.

[0028] FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a sink drain cover according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a sink drain cover according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating various implementation examples of a cover opening / closing device used to open / close a sink drain cover according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing a cover opening / closing device magnetically attached to a cover body in a sink drain cover according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention. The present invention may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0033] In order to clearly explain the present invention, parts that are not related to the description have been omitted, and the same or similar components are designated by the same reference numerals throughout the specification. In addition, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to exemplary drawings. When adding reference numerals to components in each drawing, the same components may have the same numerals as much as possible even if they are shown in different drawings. In addition, when explaining the present invention, if it is determined that a specific description of a related known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description may be omitted.

[0034] When describing components of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc. may be used. These terms are only intended to distinguish the components from other components, and the nature, order, sequence, or number of the components are not limited by the terms. When it is described that a component is "connected," "coupled," or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that the component may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but that other components may also be "interposed" between each component, or that each component may be "connected," "coupled," or "connected" through another component.

[0035] In addition, in implementing the present invention, components may be described in detail for convenience of explanation, but these components may be implemented in one device or module, or one component may be implemented by being divided into multiple devices or modules.

[0036] In the following description, a sink drain cover refers to a cover (i.e., a lid) that opens and closes the sink drain through which drainage is discharged.

[0037] Hereinafter, a sink drain cover according to preferred embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0038] In the drawings, FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a sink drain cover according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a sink drain cover according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating various implementation examples of a cover opening / closing device used to open / close a sink drain cover according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing a cover opening / closing device magnetically attached to a cover body in a sink drain cover according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] [Overall structure of the sink drain cover]

[0040] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a sink drain cover (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a cover body (100) and a cover opening / closing device (200) that lifts the cover body (100) from the sink drain to open / close the sink drain.

[0041] The cover body (100) has a shape that covers a sink drain formed in a kitchen sink (1), etc.

[0042] According to one embodiment, the cover body (100) may have a circular lid shape of a size corresponding to a sink drain.

[0043] The cover opening / closing device (200) is provided so that when opening / closing the cover body (100), the user can easily lift the cover body (100) to open / close the sink drain without having to put his / her hand directly into the sink to touch the cover body (100).

[0044] According to one embodiment, the cover opening / closing device (200) can be attached to at least a portion of the cover body (100) using magnetism. In this way, when the cover opening / closing device (200) approaches the cover body (100), it is attached to the cover body (100) by magnetism, and when the cover opening / closing device (200) is lifted up after attachment, the cover body (100) moves upward together, thereby opening the sink drain.

[0045] The cover opening / closing device (200) may be configured to include a stick body (210) in the shape of a rod having a predetermined length, and a magnet, i.e., a stick magnet (220), provided at least at one end of the stick body (210). At this time, the magnet, i.e., the stick magnet (220), may have a structure in which it is inserted or built into one end of the stick body (210), or is attached to an end.

[0046] In other words, the stick magnet (220) included in the cover opening / closing device (200) is attached to the magnetic attachment unit (150) (see FIGS. 1 and 2) provided in the cover body (100) by magnetism, so that the cover body (100) can be easily opened and closed.

[0047] Hereinafter, the detailed configuration of the sink drain cover (10) according to preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4.

[0048] [Detailed structure of the sink drain cover]

[0049] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a cross-sectional structure of a sink drain cover according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] A sink drain cover according to one embodiment of the present invention may be configured to include a cover body (100) and a cover opening / closing device (200).

[0051] The cover body (100) refers to a lid that covers a sink drain formed in a kitchen sink (1), etc.

[0052] The material of the cover body (100) does not need to be limited to a specific material and can be made of various materials.

[0053] In addition, the cover body (100) can be changed in various ways according to the size and shape corresponding to the sink drain provided in the sink, etc., and as a preferred embodiment, when the sink drain of the sink (1) is circular, the overall outer shape of the cover body (100) can also be provided in a circular shape.

[0054] The cover opening / closing device (200) is a device that opens and closes the sink drain by lifting the cover body (100) from the sink drain.

[0055] The cover opening / closing device (200) can be provided so that when opening / closing the cover body (100), the user can easily lift the cover body (100) to open / close the sink drain without putting his / her hand directly into the sink and touching the cover body (100).

[0056] According to a preferred embodiment, the cover opening / closing device (200) can be attached to at least a portion of the cover body (100) using magnetism. Accordingly, when the cover opening / closing device (200) approaches the cover body (100), it is attached to the cover body (100) by magnetism, and when the cover opening / closing device (200) is lifted up after attachment, the cover body (100) moves upward together, thereby opening the sink drain.

[0057] The cover opening / closing device (200) may be configured to include a stick body (210) in the shape of a rod having a predetermined length, and a magnet, i.e., a stick magnet (220), provided on at least one end of the stick body (210). According to preferred embodiments, the magnet, i.e., the magnet, may be provided on both the stick body (210) and the cover body (100), or may be provided on only one of the stick body (210) and the cover body (100), and the other may be made of a magnetic material, such as steel, that can be magnetically attached to the magnet.

[0058] Since the stick magnet (220) is attached to the magnetic attachment unit (150) provided in the cover body (100) by magnetism, the cover body (100) can be easily opened and closed.

[0059] According to one embodiment, the stick magnet (220) may be inserted and fixed inwardly from one longitudinal end of the stick body (210). According to preferred embodiments, the stick magnet (220) may be formed in a form that is built into one end of the stick body (210), or may be formed in a form that is inserted or attached.

[0060] In addition, according to one embodiment, the other end of the stick body (210) in the longitudinal direction may further be provided with at least one of a hook (240) that can hang the stick body (210) on a horizontal hanger (300) located around the cover body (100) and a mounting magnet (230) that can hang the stick body (210) on a ferromagnetic material (e.g., steel plate, etc.) located around the cover body (100).

[0061] According to a preferred embodiment, the cover opening / closing device (200) as illustrated in FIG. 3 may have various implementation examples.

[0062] Referring to (a) of FIG. 3, the cover opening / closing device (200) includes a stick body (210) and a stick magnet (220) provided at one end of the stick body (210) in the longitudinal direction. In addition, an integrated hook (250) may be provided at the other end of the stick body (210) in the longitudinal direction. Using the integrated hook (250), the cover opening / closing device (200) can be hung on a horizontal hanger (300) for easy storage. Here, the hook (250) may have various shapes that are simple yet allow the stick body (210) to be easily hung around a sink.

[0063] Referring to (b) of FIG. 3, the cover opening / closing device (200) includes a stick body (210) and a stick magnet (220) provided at one end of the stick body (210) in the longitudinal direction. In addition, a round-shaped hook (240) may be provided at the other end of the stick body (210) in the longitudinal direction. Using the hook (240), the cover opening / closing device (200) can be hung on a horizontal hanger (300) for easy storage.

[0064] Referring to (c) of FIG. 3, the cover opening / closing device (200) includes a stick body (210) and a stick magnet (220) provided at one end of the stick body (210) in the longitudinal direction. In addition, a mounting magnet (230) may be provided at the other end of the stick body (210) in the longitudinal direction. Since the mounting magnet (230) can be easily attached to a ferromagnetic material (e.g., steel plate, etc.) around the sink, the cover opening / closing device (200) can be easily stored around the sink by using it.

[0065] Referring to (d) of FIG. 3, the cover opening / closing device (200) includes a stick body (210) and a stick magnet (220) provided at one end of the stick body (210) in the longitudinal direction. In addition, a mounting magnet (230) and a round hook (240) may be provided at the other end of the stick body (210) in the longitudinal direction. In this case, the cover opening / closing device (200) may be stored by magnetically attaching it using the mounting magnet (230) according to the user's choice, or the hook (240) may be hung on a horizontal hanger (300) for storage.

[0066] In this way, according to the present invention, at least one of a mounting magnet (230), a round-shaped hook (240), and an integrated hook (250) may be provided on the longitudinal other end (i.e., the upper end) of the stick body (220) of the cover opening / closing device (200).

[0067] According to a preferred embodiment, the cover body (100) includes a circular first cover body (110) and an annular second cover body (120).

[0068] The first circular cover body (110) refers to a part of the cover located in the central portion of the cover body (100).

[0069] The second cover body (120) in the shape of an annular shape surrounds the first cover body (110) in the circumferential direction and is connected to the first cover body (110) so that a drain hole (130) is provided between the first cover body (110) and the second cover body (120), and can support the cover body (100) by pressing it against the sink drain.

[0070] At this time, the first cover body (110) further includes a magnetic attachment unit (150) that is attached using a stick magnet (220) and magnetism.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the magnetic attachment unit (150) is fixed to the lower groove (111) of the first cover body (110) and includes at least one cover magnet (151) that is magnetically attached to the stick magnet (220). In addition, the magnetic attachment unit (150) further includes an adhesive portion (170) that adhesively fixes the magnetic attachment unit (150) to the lower groove (111) of the first cover body (110). According to a preferred embodiment, the magnetic attachment unit (150) may have various embodiments in which it is adhesively fixed, may be built into the first cover body (110), or may be formed in advance into a groove in the first cover body (110) and is inserted into the groove and fixed.

[0072] According to a preferred embodiment, the magnetic attachment unit (150) further includes a ferromagnetic body (152) with at least one cover magnet (151) that is inserted into the lower groove (111) of the first cover body (110) and is attached using magnetism with a stick magnet (220).

[0073] The ferromagnetic body (152) can be inserted between the cover magnet (151) and the first cover body (110). The ferromagnetic body (152) has an expanded area compared to the cover magnet (151), thereby expanding the attachable area of ​​the stick magnet (220). Accordingly, when the user brings the cover opening / closing device (200) closer to the first cover body (110), a magnetic adhesive force is generated over a wider area, allowing the first cover body (110) to be attached to the stick magnet (220) more quickly. Meanwhile, the ferromagnetic body (152) can be used without limitation as long as it is a common ferromagnetic material that attaches well to a magnet.

[0074] In addition, it further includes a first adhesive portion (171) for adhesively fixing the lower groove (111) of the first cover body (110) and the ferromagnetic body (152), and a second adhesive portion (172) for adhesively fixing the ferromagnetic body (152) and the cover magnet (151).

[0075] In addition, according to a preferred embodiment, the magnetic attachment unit (150) may further include an extension body (153) in addition to the cover magnet (151) and the ferromagnetic body (152). The extension body (153) refers to a body portion that extends along the lower groove (111) of the first cover body (110) from the edge of the ferromagnetic body (152). Accordingly, the magnetic attachment unit (150) can be more firmly fixed to the lower groove (111) of the first cover body (110), and can improve the magnetic attachment force by expanding the magnetism to a wider area.

[0076] Meanwhile, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a sealing material (180) and a support (185) are further included (see FIG. 2). The sealing material (180) seals the magnetic attachment unit (150) from the outside to prevent water intrusion and penetration into the magnetic attachment unit (150) fixed to the lower groove (111) of the first cover body (110). The support (185) may be formed at the lower portion of the sealing material (180), and may prevent the sealing material (180) from coming off. Accordingly, the magnetic attachment unit (150), i.e., the cover magnet (151), the ferromagnetic body (152), the extension body (153), etc., located in the lower groove (111) of the first cover body (110) covering the sink drain, is always sealed by the sealing material (180) to prevent submersion and invasion by the flow of drained water, thereby preventing corrosion or contamination. As a result, the durability life of the sink drain cover (10) can be increased.

[0077] And according to a preferred embodiment, a strainer (190) having a predetermined size may be formed by being connected downwards at the lower part of the second cover body (120). The strainer (180) serves to filter out residue having a predetermined volume that flows down into the sink drain through the drain hole (130), etc.

[0078] Referring to Fig. 1, a cover opening / closing device (200) can be used to lift a cover body (100) that blocks a sink drain such as a sink (1). The cover opening / closing device (200) includes a stick body (210) and a stick magnet (220). When the stick magnet (220) moves closer to a magnetic attachment unit (150) provided in the first cover body (110), the two are magnetically attached to each other. Referring to Fig. 4, it can be confirmed that the cover opening / closing device (200) is attached to the first cover body (110) of the cover body (100). In this way, when the cover body (100) and the cover opening / closing device (200) are attached using magnetism, the user can lift the cover opening / closing device (200) upwards to separate the cover body (100) from the sink drain without directly touching the cover body (100) with their hands, thereby opening the sink drain.

[0079] As described above, preferred embodiments of the present invention have the following effects. First, there is an advantageous technical effect of improving the cleanliness of kitchen work and enhancing user satisfaction by preventing the user's hand from directly touching the sink drain cover when opening and closing the sink drain cover used in a kitchen sink, etc. Second, there is an advantageous technical effect of allowing the magnetically attached cover opening / closing device that can be attached to the sink drain cover in a one-touch manner to be quickly and easily hung around the sink for storage, or stored in a one-touch attachment / detachment manner using magnetism. Third, the cover attachment part, such as steel, provided on the lower part or inside of the sink drain cover to attach the sink drain cover to the magnet of the stick body, is prevented from being corroded or contaminated by residual moisture remaining in the drain or around the sink drain, thereby increasing the durability.

[0080] Although the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings exemplified above, it is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments and drawings disclosed herein, and that various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention. Furthermore, even if the operational effects according to the configuration of the present invention were not explicitly described while describing the embodiments of the present invention, it is natural that the effects predictable by the corresponding configuration should also be acknowledged.

[0081] [Explanation of symbols]

[0082] 1: Sink

[0083] 10: Sink drain cover

[0084] 100: Cover body

[0085] 110: First cover body

[0086] 111: Lower home

[0087] 120: Second cover body

[0088] 130: Drain hole

[0089] 150: Magnetic attachment unit

[0090] 151: Cover Magnet

[0091] 152: Ferromagnetic body

[0092] 153: Extended body

[0093] 170: Adhesive

[0094] 171: First adhesive section

[0095] 172: Second adhesive section

[0096] 180: Sealing material

[0097] 185: Support

[0098] 190: Strainer

[0099] 200: Cover opening / closing device

[0100] 210: Stick body

[0101] 220: Stick Magnet

[0102] 230: Magnet for mounting

[0103] 240: Hook

[0104] 250: Integrated hook

[0105] 300: Horizontal hanger

Claims

1. Cover body that covers the sink drain; and A sink drain cover comprising a cover opening / closing device that is attached to at least a portion of the cover body using magnetism and lifts the cover body from the sink drain to open and close the sink drain.

2. In paragraph 1, The above cover opening / closing device, Stick body; and A sink drain cover comprising a stick magnet provided at least once on the stick body and attachable to the cover body using magnetism.

3. In paragraph 2, The above stick magnet is fixed to one end of the length of the stick body, At the longitudinal end of the above stick body, A hanging hook that can hang the stick body on a horizontal hanger located around the cover body, and At least one of the magnets for mounting the stick body using magnetism is provided by attaching it to a ferromagnetic material located around the cover body. Sink drain cover.

4. In paragraph 2, The above cover body, A first circular cover body located in the center of the above cover body; and A second cover body having a ring shape, which surrounds the first cover body in a circumferential direction and is connected to the first cover body so that a drainage hole is provided between the first cover body and the first cover body, and which supports the cover body by pressing it against the sink drain; The above first cover body, A sink drain cover further comprising a magnetic attachment unit attached using the above stick magnet and magnetism.

5. In paragraph 4, The above magnetic attachment unit, A sink drain cover comprising at least one cover magnet fixed to the lower groove of the first cover body and attached magnetically to the stick magnet.

6. In paragraph 4, A sink drain cover further comprising an adhesive portion for adhesively fixing the magnetic attachment unit to the lower groove of the first cover body.

7. In paragraph 4, The above magnetic attachment unit, At least one cover magnet inserted into the lower groove of the first cover body and attached using magnetism with the stick magnet; and A sink drain cover comprising a ferromagnetic body inserted between the cover magnet and the first cover body, the ferromagnetic body having an expanded area compared to the cover magnet, thereby expanding the attachable area of ​​the stick magnet.

8. In paragraph 7, A first adhesive portion that adheres and fixes the lower groove of the first cover body and the ferromagnetic body; and A sink drain cover further comprising a second adhesive portion for adhesively fixing the above-mentioned ferromagnetic body and the above-mentioned cover magnet.

9. In paragraph 4, The above magnetic attachment unit, At least one cover magnet inserted into the lower groove of the first cover body and attached using magnetism with the stick magnet; A ferromagnetic body inserted between the cover magnet and the first cover body, having an expanded area compared to the cover magnet to expand the attachable area of ​​the stick magnet; and A sink drain cover comprising an extension body extending along the lower groove of the first cover body from the edge of the ferromagnetic body.

10. In paragraph 4, A sink drain cover further comprising a sealing material for sealing the magnetic attachment unit fixed to the lower groove of the first cover body to prevent water from entering or penetrating the magnetic attachment unit.

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