Personal sauna booth

Abstract

Disclosed is a personal sauna booth. A personal sauna booth according to one aspect of the present invention may comprise: a fixed frame having an inner space; a movable frame movably installed on the fixed frame so that the inner space is expanded; a ventilation fan for generating fluid flow so that a fluid filled in the inner space is discharged to the outside; and a controller for controlling the operation of the ventilation fan, wherein the controller can control so that the ventilation fan operates after a sauna session ends.

Description

Private sauna booth

[0001] The present invention relates to a sauna device, and more specifically, to a personal sauna booth.

[0002] In general, saunas are known to be effective for health promotion, such as relieving mental stress, expanding blood vessels to improve blood flow, restoring the activity of the autonomic nervous system that governs internal organ functions, normalizing imbalances in the autonomic nervous system, relaxing muscle tension and resolving skeletal misalignment, and restoring the activity of enzymes that regulate various organs in the body.

[0003] In order to obtain these effects, people usually visit public bathhouses equipped with sauna facilities to use the sauna. However, this requires separate time for travel, and there is a problem in that the effects cannot be obtained consistently because the sauna is used irregularly.

[0004] To address this, an increasing number of households are installing home sauna booths so that they can conveniently use a sauna within their living spaces without having to visit public bathhouses.

[0005] Korean Published Patent Application No. 1992-0011456 discloses a conventional prefabricated far-infrared sauna bathroom. This home sauna facility is assembled by placing a container-shaped bottom surface on the floor, installing a pair of vertically installed doors on the upper front and rear sides and on both sides, a rear cover plate, and left and right side cover plates, and then attaching an upper cover body to the upper side.

[0006] In particular, since the internal space of these home sauna facilities is fixed, it is necessary to design the product with sufficient consideration of the internal space size for user convenience; however, there was a limitation in that sufficient internal space could not be secured due to constraints on the space where these home sauna facilities are installed.

[0007] Therefore, improvements in these areas are necessary.

[0008] (Patent Document 1) Korean Published Patent Application No. 1992-0011456 (Published July 24, 1992)

[0009] The present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the objective of the present invention is to provide a compact personal sauna booth that allows a user to secure sufficient internal space when using the sauna and to fully utilize the surrounding space when storing it after use.

[0010] The problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned problems will be clearly understood by a person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains from the description below.

[0011] According to one aspect of the present invention, a personal sauna booth is provided, comprising a fixed frame having an internal space, a movable frame movably installed on the fixed frame to expand the internal space, a ventilation fan that generates a fluid flow to discharge a fluid filled in the internal space to the outside, and a controller that controls the operation of the ventilation fan, wherein the controller controls the ventilation fan to operate after the sauna is finished.

[0012] At this time, information regarding the sauna mode selected by the user is input into the controller, and the controller can control the operation of the ventilation fan according to the input sauna mode.

[0013] At this time, the internal space is equipped with a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a dust sensor that measure the temperature, humidity, and cleanliness of the fluid filled in the internal space, respectively, and the controller can control the operation of the ventilation fan based on signals transmitted through the temperature sensor, the humidity sensor, and the dust sensor.

[0014] At this time, the temperature, humidity, and cleanliness of the fluid filled in the internal space are stored in the controller before sauna use, and the controller can control the operation of the ventilation fan so that the state of the fluid filled in the internal space after sauna use becomes the same as the state of the fluid filled in the internal space before sauna use.

[0015] At this time, the internal space may be equipped with a dust collection filter that removes dust filled in the internal space or an anion generating module that supplies negative ions to the internal space.

[0016] At this time, the controller can calculate the volume of the internal space through the distance the moving frame has moved along the depth direction, and control the operation of the ventilation fan based on the calculated volume.

[0017] At this time, if the volume of the internal space changes while the ventilation fan is operating, the controller can reset the operation of the ventilation fan based on the changed volume of the internal space.

[0018] At this time, information regarding the user is input into the controller, and the controller can control the operation of the ventilation fan according to the input user information.

[0019] At this time, the controller can control the operation of the ventilation fan so that the temperature and humidity of the fluid filled in the internal space are formed to be the same as the temperature and humidity of the outside air.

[0020] At this time, the controller can control the ventilation fan to operate when the user exits the interior space or the sauna is terminated.

[0021] At this time, the controller can control the ventilation fan to operate after a predetermined time has elapsed following the user's exit from the interior space.

[0022] According to the above configuration, a personal sauna booth according to one aspect of the present invention is equipped with a fixed frame and a movable frame installed to expand the internal space, and a driving motor and a controller are provided to enable the movable frame to move, thereby allowing sufficient internal space to be secured when the user uses the sauna, thus improving user convenience, and after the sauna is finished, the internal space can be reduced for storage, thereby allowing the surrounding space to be fully utilized, thus improving space utilization.

[0023] In addition, since a sliding rail is provided on either the fixed frame or the movable frame, and a first roller capable of moving along the sliding rail is provided on the other frame, stable movement of the movable frame is possible, thereby ensuring operational stability.

[0024] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects described above, and should be understood to include all effects that can be inferred from the configuration of the invention described in the detailed description or claims of the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a personal sauna booth according to one embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which the internal space is not expanded.

[0026] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a personal sauna booth according to one embodiment of the present invention, illustrating an expanded internal space.

[0027] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a private sauna booth according to one embodiment of the present invention, showing the state in which the opening and closing door is open after the internal space has been expanded.

[0028] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of section I-I of Figure 1.

[0029] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a personal sauna booth according to one embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which the internal space is not expanded.

[0030] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of section II-II of Figure 2.

[0031] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of section III-III of Figure 3.

[0032] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a first modified example of a personal sauna booth according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a second modified example of a personal sauna booth according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a third modified example of a personal sauna booth according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] FIGS. 11 and FIGS. 12 are cross-sectional views illustrating a fourth modified example of a personal sauna booth according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a state where the internal space is not expanded, and FIG. 12 is a drawing showing a state where the internal space is expanded.

[0036] FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the process of discharging fluid filled in the interior space of a personal sauna booth according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a personal sauna booth according to another embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which the internal space is not expanded.

[0038] FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of a private sauna booth according to another embodiment of the present invention, illustrating an expanded internal space.

[0039] FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of a personal sauna booth according to another embodiment of the present invention, illustrating the state in which fluid filled in the internal space is discharged.

[0040] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the invention. The present invention may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. To clearly explain the present invention, parts unrelated to the description in the drawings have been omitted, and the same reference numerals have been used throughout the specification for identical or similar components.

[0041] The words and terms used in this specification and claims are not limited to their ordinary or dictionary meanings, but should be interpreted in a meaning and concept consistent with the technical spirit of the invention in accordance with the principles by which the inventor defines terms and concepts to best describe his invention.

[0042] Therefore, the embodiments described in this specification and the configurations illustrated in the drawings correspond to preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not represent all technical concepts of the present invention; thus, various equivalents and modifications that may replace such configurations may exist at the time of filing the present invention.

[0043] In this specification, terms such as “comprising” or “having” are intended to describe the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should not be understood as precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0044] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a personal sauna booth according to an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating a state where the interior space is not expanded; FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a personal sauna booth according to an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating a state where the interior space is expanded; FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a personal sauna booth according to an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating a state where the opening and closing door is open after the interior space has been expanded; FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the section I-I of FIG. 1; FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a personal sauna booth according to an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating a state where the interior space is not expanded; FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the section II-II of FIG. 2; and FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the section III-III of FIG. 3. Here, the X direction refers to the width direction, the Y direction refers to the depth direction, and the Z direction refers to the height direction. To clearly explain the present invention, parts unrelated to the explanation are omitted from the drawings.

[0045] As illustrated in FIG. 1, a personal sauna booth according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a fixed frame (100) having an internal space (a) and a movable frame (200) movably installed on the fixed frame (100) to expand the internal space (a). The fixed frame (100) and the movable frame (200) are combined to form an internal space (a) in which a user can use the sauna. The internal space (a) may be formed in a cuboid shape, but is not necessarily limited to this shape as long as a space is formed in which a user can enter. Additionally, each side of the fixed frame (100) and the movable frame (200) may be formed not only in a shape bent at a right angle but also in a curved shape to form a certain curvature.

[0046] At this time, as shown in FIG. 2, the internal space (a) is expanded as the movable frame (200) moves relative to the fixed frame (100), and in this expanded state, as shown in FIG. 3, a user enters the internal space (a) through the opening / closing door (241) provided on the movable frame (200).

[0047] Additionally, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the system includes a drive motor (300) that provides driving force to enable the movable frame (200) to move, and a controller (400) that controls the operation of the drive motor (300). To enable the movable frame (200) to move, the drive motor (300) may be equipped with a drive cylinder having a ball screw. That is, one side of the drive cylinder is connected to the fixed frame (100), and the other side is connected to the movable frame (200), so that the movable frame (200) can move through the operation of the drive motor (300). The controller (400) controls the operation of the drive motor (300) to move the movable frame (200) to one side or the other side in the depth direction (Y).

[0048] However, it is not limited to being configured to move the moving frame (200) through the driving motor (300), and it is also possible for a user to apply an external force to move the moving frame (200) directly from one side to the other in the depth direction (Y) or from the other side to one side in the depth direction (Y).

[0049] Additionally, a ventilation fan (500) that generates a fluid flow to discharge the fluid filled in the internal space (a) to the outside may be provided. That is, when a user uses the sauna, a large amount of fluid remains in the internal space (a), so it is necessary to discharge the fluid filled in the internal space (a) after the sauna ends, and when a fluid flow is generated through the ventilation fan (500), the fluid filled in the internal space (a) can be smoothly discharged to the outside. To this end, the controller (400) can control the operation of the ventilation fan (500) so that the ventilation fan (500) operates automatically after the sauna ends.

[0050] At this time, information regarding the sauna mode selected by the user is input into the controller (400), and the controller (400) can control the operation of the ventilation fan (500) according to the input sauna mode. The sauna mode may be the type of sauna used by the user, and the controller (400) can control the operation of the ventilation fan (500) according to the type of sauna. In addition, the controller (400) can control the operation of the ventilation fan (500) depending on whether the user has used the sitz bath function (including the fumigation mode). Since the amount and type of fluid filled in the internal space (a) vary depending on the sauna mode used, if the operation of the ventilation fan (500) is adjusted according to the amount and type of fluid filled in the internal space (a), effective discharge of the fluid becomes possible. Such operation of the ventilation fan (500) may mean controlling only the operating speed, controlling only the operating time, or controlling both the operating speed and the operating time.

[0051] As illustrated in FIG. 5, the internal space (a) is equipped with a temperature sensor (600), a humidity sensor (700), and a dust sensor (800) that measure the temperature, humidity, and cleanliness of the fluid filled in the internal space (a), respectively, and the controller (400) can control the operation of the ventilation fan (500) based on signals transmitted through the temperature sensor (600), the humidity sensor (700), and the dust sensor (800). This enables effective discharge of the fluid filled in the internal space (a).

[0052] At this time, the temperature, humidity, and cleanliness of the fluid filled in the internal space (a) before sauna use are stored in the controller (400), and the controller (400) can control the operation of the ventilation fan (500) so that the state of the fluid filled in the internal space (a) after sauna use becomes the same as the state of the fluid filled in the internal space (a) before sauna use. That is, before sauna use, the fluid filled in the internal space (a) is in a state of equilibrium with the external fluid, and the temperature, humidity, and cleanliness of the fluid filled in the internal space (a) in this equilibrium state are stored in the controller (400) in advance, and the operation of the ventilation fan (500) is controlled so that the fluid in the internal space (a) becomes equilibrium with the external fluid after sauna use.

[0053] As illustrated in FIG. 5, the internal space (a) may be equipped with a dust collection filter (900) for removing dust filled in the internal space (a) or a negative ion generating module (900') for supplying negative ions to the internal space (a). In this way, when the dust collection filter (900) or the negative ion generating module (900') is provided, the user can use the sauna in a pleasant environment.

[0054] At this time, the controller (400) can calculate the volume of the internal space (a) through the distance the moving frame (200) has moved along the depth direction (Y), and control the operation of the ventilation fan (500) based on the calculated volume. That is, if it is necessary to discharge the fluid filled in the internal space (a) to the outside, it is necessary to determine the amount of fluid to be discharged to the outside, and to do this, the volume of the internal space (a) is first calculated using the distance the moving frame (200) has moved. By checking the amount of fluid filled in the internal space (a) through this process and controlling the operation of the ventilation fan (500) based on the calculated volume, the fluid filled in the internal space (a) can be effectively discharged.

[0055] At this time, the controller (400) can reset the operation of the ventilation fan (500) based on the changed volume of the internal space (a) when the volume of the internal space (a) changes while the ventilation fan (500) is operating. That is, while the ventilation program is being executed through the controller (400) in which the fluid filled in the internal space (a) is discharged while the ventilation fan (500) is operating, if the movement distance of the moving frame (200) changes due to manual operation by the user, the amount of fluid filled in the internal space (a) may change. In such a case, the controller (400) can be configured to reset the ventilation program to effectively discharge the fluid and reset the operation of the ventilation fan (500).

[0056] At this time, information regarding the user is input into the controller (400), and the controller can control the operation of the ventilation fan (500) according to the input user information. For example, the user information may be the user's gender, age, and physical information (height, weight, etc.), but is not necessarily limited to these, and any information that can identify the user may be used.

[0057] At this time, the controller (400) can control the operation of the ventilation fan (500) so that the temperature and humidity of the fluid filled in the internal space (a) are formed to be the same as the temperature and humidity of the outside air, and through this, the state of the air filled in the internal space (a) and the outside air quickly reach equilibrium, thereby enabling effective storage of the sauna booth.

[0058] At this time, the controller (400) can control the ventilation fan (500) to operate when the user exits the internal space (a) or when the sauna is terminated. For example, a separate motion detection sensor may be provided to detect the user entering the internal space (a) or exiting the internal space (a), and the controller (400) can determine the user's entry or exit based on the signal transmitted from the motion detection sensor. As another example, it is also possible to determine the user's entry or exit through the number of times the opening and closing door (241) is opened and closed. That is, for entry, the user opens and closes the opening and closing door (241) once, and for exit, the user also opens and closes the opening and closing door (241) once, and the controller (400) uses this to determine the user's entry or exit. However, it is not limited to this method, and various methods for the controller (400) to determine the user's entry or exit can also be applied.

[0059] At this time, the controller (400) can control the ventilation fan (500) to operate after a predetermined time has elapsed since the user exits the internal space (a). That is, since the user may re-enter the space to retrieve items after exiting, the controller (400) controls the ventilation fan (500) to operate after a predetermined time has elapsed since the user exits. This predetermined time can be several seconds, tens of seconds, several minutes, or tens of minutes, and can be set during the product design process or configured to be set directly by the user.

[0060] As shown in FIG. 6, either the fixed frame (100) or the movable frame (200) may be provided with a sliding rail (SR), and the other frame may be provided with a first roller (R1) that can move along the sliding rail (SR).

[0061] For example, a sliding rail (SR) may be provided on the movable frame (200) while the first roller (R1) is provided on the fixed frame (100), or for another example, a sliding rail (SR) may be provided on the fixed frame (100) while the first roller (R1) is provided on the movable frame (200).

[0062] However, it is not necessarily limited to this, and it is also possible to configure the movable frame (200) to be movable while the fixed frame (100) and the movable frame (200) are interconnected through a configuration such as an LM guide.

[0063] That is, a personal sauna booth according to one embodiment of the present invention is equipped with a fixed frame (100) and a movable frame (200) installed to be movable so as to expand the internal space (a). Since a driving motor (300) and a controller (400) are provided to enable the movable frame (200) to move, sufficient internal space (a) can be secured when the user uses the sauna, thereby improving user convenience. Furthermore, after the sauna is finished, the internal space (a) can be reduced for storage, allowing the surrounding space to be fully utilized, thereby improving space utilization.

[0064] In addition, a sliding rail (SR) is provided on one of the fixed frame (100) and the movable frame (200), and a first roller (R1) capable of moving along the sliding rail (SR) is provided on the other frame, so that stable movement of the movable frame (200) is possible, thereby ensuring operational stability.

[0065] As illustrated in FIG. 4, the fixed frame (100) includes a first upper wall (110) and a first lower wall (120) arranged opposite each other along the height direction (Z), and the movable frame (200) includes a second upper wall (210) and a second lower wall (220) arranged opposite each other along the height direction (Z), and the second upper wall (210) can be arranged on the upper surface of the first upper wall (110) in the height direction (Z).

[0066] That is, the first upper wall (110) of the fixed frame (100) and the second upper wall (210) of the movable frame (200) form the upper boundary of the internal space (a), and the first lower wall (120) of the fixed frame (100) and the second lower wall (220) of the movable frame (200) form the lower boundary of the internal space (a).

[0067] At this time, the second upper wall (210) can be positioned on the upper surface in the height direction (Z) of the first upper wall (110). When configured in this way, only the second upper wall (210) is exposed to the outside when the user is not using the sauna. When the user moves the movable frame (200) to expand the internal space (a) to use the sauna, the first upper wall (110) is also exposed to the outside as the second upper wall (210) moves.

[0068] That is, when the user does not use the sauna for a long period, the second upper wall (210) is positioned on the upper surface of the first upper wall (110) to prevent foreign matter from accumulating on the upper surface of the first upper wall (110). Only when the user uses the sauna does the second upper wall (210) move in the depth direction (Y) and the first upper wall (110) become exposed to the outside, so foreign matter does not easily accumulate on the upper surface of the first upper wall (110). Meanwhile, although foreign matter may accumulate on the upper surface of the second upper wall (210), the foreign matter accumulated on the upper surface of the second upper wall (210) does not affect the movement of the moving frame (200), thus enabling stable movement of the moving frame (200).

[0069] Additionally, the second lower wall (220) may be configured to be positioned on the upper surface in the height direction (Z) of the first lower wall (120). The upper surface of the second lower wall (220) may be provided with a support surface that the user steps on when entering the internal space (a). As described above, when the user does not use the sauna for a long period, the second lower wall (220) is positioned on the upper surface of the first lower wall (120) to prevent foreign matter from accumulating on the upper surface of the first lower wall (120). Only when the user uses the sauna does the second lower wall (220) move in the depth direction (Y) and the first lower wall (120) become exposed to the outside, so foreign matter does not easily accumulate on the upper surface of the first lower wall (120). Meanwhile, foreign matter may accumulate on the upper surface of the second lower wall (220), but since the foreign matter accumulated on the upper surface of the second lower wall (220) does not affect the movement of the movable frame (200), stable movement of the movable frame (200) is possible.

[0070] As illustrated in FIG. 4, the fixed frame (100) further includes a pair of first side walls (130) positioned opposite each other along the width direction (X) and a rear wall (140) positioned at the rear in the depth direction (Y), and the movable frame (200) may further include a pair of second side walls (230) positioned opposite each other along the width direction (X) and a front wall (240) positioned at the front in the depth direction (Y).

[0071] That is, the fixed frame (100) may include a pair of first side walls (130) and a rear wall (140), and the movable frame (200) may include a pair of second side walls (230) and a front wall (240), thereby forming an internal space (a) along the width direction (X) and depth direction (Y).

[0072] At this time, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the front wall (240) may be provided with an opening / closing door (241). The outer surface of the opening / closing door (241) may be provided with a handle for opening and closing, and a button for controlling the temperature of the interior space (a) during sauna use may be provided. This button may be configured to control not only the temperature of the interior space (a) but also the on / off operation of the sauna booth. It is also possible to configure the inner surface of the opening / closing door (241) to have a separate display so that the user can watch video materials during sauna use.

[0073] At this time, a pair of first side walls (130) may be positioned on the outer side in the width direction of a pair of second side walls (230). That is, when the user is not using the sauna booth, the first side walls (130) and the second side walls (230) are positioned to overlap each other, and in this case, only the first side walls (130) are exposed to the outside, and the second side walls (230) are not exposed to the outside. On the other hand, when the user uses the sauna booth, the internal space (a) expands through the movement of the movable frame (200), and the second side walls (230) are exposed to the outside. That is, the second side wall (230) may be equipped with glass so that the user can look outside when using the sauna. When glass is provided in the second side wall (230) in this way, the feeling of stuffiness that the user may feel during the sauna process can be minimized. Furthermore, since the glass provided in the second side wall (230) is exposed to the outside only when the sauna booth is in use, the glass provided in the second side wall (230) can be safely protected even if any external force is applied during the process of storing the sauna booth.

[0074] As illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 7, a pair of first side walls (130) and rear walls (140) may each be provided with a first side extension (131) and a rear extension (141) positioned at the same height as the upper surface in the height direction (Z) of the second upper wall (210).

[0075] As described above, since the second upper wall (210) is positioned on the upper surface in the height direction (Z) of the first upper wall (110), the first side extension (131) and the rear extension (141) are respectively provided on a pair of first side walls (130) and rear walls (140). When storing the massage booth, the first side extension (131) and the rear extension (141) surround the perimeter of the second upper wall (210), thereby enabling stable protection of the second upper wall (210).

[0076] As shown in FIG. 6, either the first side extension (131) or the second side wall (230) may be provided with a sliding rail (SR), and the other may be provided with a first roller (R1).

[0077] For example, a sliding rail (SR) may be provided on the second side wall (230) while the first roller (R1) is provided on the first side extension (131), or for another example, a sliding rail (SR) may be provided on the first side extension (131) while the first roller (R1) is provided on the second side wall (230).

[0078] That is, a sliding rail (SR) is provided on either the first side extension (131) or the second side wall (230), and a first roller (R1) capable of moving along the sliding rail (SR) is provided on the other, so that stable movement of the moving frame (200) is possible and operational stability can be secured.

[0079] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a first modified example of a personal sauna booth according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0080] As shown in FIG. 8, a second roller (R2) that rests on the ground may be provided on the lower surface in the height direction (Z) of the second lower wall (220), thereby enabling stable movement of the movable frame (200).

[0081] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a second modified example of a personal sauna booth according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0082] As illustrated in FIG. 9, the first upper wall (110) may be provided with a first ventilation opening (111) that connects the internal space (a) to the outside, and a ventilation fan (500) that generates a fluid flow so that the fluid filled in the internal space (a) is discharged to the outside through the first ventilation opening (111).

[0083] That is, when a user uses the sauna, a large amount of fluid remains in the internal space (a), so it is necessary to discharge the fluid filled in the internal space (a) after the sauna is finished. Accordingly, the first upper wall (110) may be provided with a first ventilation opening (111) capable of discharging the fluid filled in the internal space (a), and when a fluid flow is generated through the ventilation fan (500), the fluid filled in the internal space (a) can be smoothly discharged to the outside through this first ventilation opening (111).

[0084] At this time, it is necessary to position the second upper wall (210) so that it does not block the fluid discharged through the first ventilation port (111). That is, it is configured so that the fluid is discharged through the first ventilation port (111) before moving the movable frame (200) to its original position (storage location) after the sauna ends, or so that the fluid is discharged through the first ventilation port (111) while moving the movable frame (200) after the sauna ends, with the second upper wall (210) positioned so that it does not cover the first ventilation port (111).

[0085] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a third modified example of a personal sauna booth according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0086] As illustrated in FIG. 10, the first upper wall (110) is provided with a first ventilation opening (111) that communicates the internal space (a) with the outside, and a ventilation fan (500) that generates a fluid flow so that the fluid filled in the internal space is discharged to the outside through the first ventilation opening (111), and the second upper wall (210) may be provided with a second ventilation opening (211) that overlaps the first ventilation opening (111) along the height direction (Z).

[0087] That is, when a user uses the sauna, a large amount of fluid remains in the internal space (a), so after the sauna is finished, it is necessary to discharge the fluid filled in the internal space (a). To this end, the first upper wall (110) may be provided with a first ventilation opening (111) capable of discharging the fluid filled in the internal space (a), and when a fluid flow is generated through the ventilation fan (500), the fluid filled in the internal space (a) can be smoothly discharged to the outside through this first ventilation opening (111).

[0088] At this time, a second ventilation port (211) may also be provided in the second upper wall (210) so that the second upper wall (210) does not block the fluid discharged through the first ventilation port (111). This second ventilation port (211) is provided in a position that overlaps the first ventilation port (111) in the height direction (Z) based on the state where the internal space (a) is not expanded, that is, the storage state of the sauna booth. With this configuration, even if the movable frame (200) is moved back to its original position after the sauna is finished, the fluid filled in the internal space (a) can be discharged smoothly, and since the movable frame (200) has moved back to its original position, the internal space (a) is reduced, allowing the surrounding space to be fully utilized.

[0089] FIGS. 11 and FIGS. 12 are cross-sectional views illustrating a fourth modified example of a personal sauna booth according to an embodiment of the present invention, where FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a state in which the internal space is not expanded, and FIG. 12 is a drawing showing a state in which the internal space is expanded.

[0090] As illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12, the first ventilation port (111) is formed to have a first length (D1) along the depth direction (Y), and the second ventilation port (211) is formed to have a second length (D2) along the depth direction (Y). The second length (D2) may be formed to be longer than the first length (D1) along the depth direction (Y) so that fluid filled in the internal space (a) passes through the first ventilation port (111) and the second ventilation port (211) sequentially and is discharged to the outside regardless of whether the moving frame (200) moves.

[0091] That is, FIG. 11 is a drawing showing the arrangement of the first ventilation port (111) and the second ventilation port (211) in a state where the internal space (a) is reduced as the movable frame (200) moves back to its original position for the storage of the massage booth, FIG. 12 is a drawing showing the arrangement of the first ventilation port (111) and the second ventilation port (211) in a state where the internal space (a) is expanded as the movable frame (200) moves for the use of the massage booth, and if the second length (D2) of the second ventilation port (211) is formed to be longer than the first length (D1), the fluid filled in the internal space (a) can be discharged to the outside by sequentially passing through the first ventilation port (111) and the second ventilation port (211) regardless of whether the movable frame (200) moves, thereby allowing the fluid filled in the internal space (a) to be smoothly discharged not only during the use of the massage booth but also during the storage state.

[0092] FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the process of discharging fluid filled in the internal space of a personal sauna booth according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a personal sauna booth according to another embodiment of the present invention illustrating a state in which the internal space is not expanded, FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of a personal sauna booth according to another embodiment of the present invention illustrating a state in which the internal space is expanded, and FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of a personal sauna booth according to another embodiment of the present invention illustrating a state in which the fluid filled in the internal space is discharged.

[0093] As illustrated in FIG. 13, the controller (400) determines whether discharge of fluid filled in the internal space (a) is required (S100); if discharge of fluid filled in the internal space (a) is required, calculates the volume of the internal space (a) through the distance the moving frame (200) has moved along the depth direction (Y) (S200); calculates the overlap length (DL) by which the first vent (111) and the second vent (211) are to be overlapped in the height direction (Z) to correspond to the calculated volume of the internal space (a) (S300); controls the drive motor (300) to move the moving frame (200) so that the first vent (111) and the second vent (211) are overlapped by the overlap length (DL) (S400); and when the movement of the moving frame (200) is completed, the fluid is to be placed between the first vent (111) and the second The fluid filled in the internal space (a) can be discharged by operating the ventilation fan (500) so that it is discharged to the outside while passing through the ventilation opening (211) sequentially (S500).

[0094] As shown in FIG. 14, the movable frame (200) is positioned in its original position so that the internal space (a) is reduced when the user does not use the sauna, and as shown in FIG. 15, the movable frame (200) is positioned so that the internal space (a) is expanded when the user uses the sauna booth. However, the first ventilation port (111) and the second ventilation port (211) need to be positioned overlappingly to discharge the fluid filled in the internal space (a) after the sauna, and since a considerable amount of time is required in the process of discharging the fluid, it is necessary to appropriately reduce the size of the internal space (a) as shown in FIG. 16.

[0095] That is, if it is necessary to discharge the fluid filled in the internal space (a) to the outside, it is necessary to determine the amount of fluid to be discharged to the outside. To this end, the volume of the internal space (a) is first calculated using the distance traveled by the moving frame (200). Through this process, the amount of fluid filled in the internal space (a) is determined, and the overlap length (DL) is calculated so that the first ventilation port (111) and the second ventilation port (211) must be overlapped in the height direction (Z) to effectively discharge the fluid filled in the internal space (a). Subsequently, the moving frame (200) is moved by controlling the drive motor (300) so that the first ventilation port (111) and the second ventilation port (211) are overlapped by the overlap length (DL). Once the movement of the moving frame (200) is completed, the ventilation fan (500) is operated so that the fluid passes through the first ventilation port (111) and the second ventilation port (211) sequentially and is discharged to the outside. By configuring it in this way, not only can the fluid filled in the internal space (a) be effectively discharged, but the fluid is also discharged while the size of the internal space (a) is appropriately reduced, allowing the space around the massage booth to be utilized.

[0096] As previously described, a personal sauna booth according to one embodiment of the present invention is equipped with a fixed frame (100) and a movable frame (200) that is movably installed to expand the internal space (a). Since the movable frame (200) is equipped with a driving motor (300) and a controller (400) to enable movement, sufficient internal space (a) can be secured when the user is using the sauna, thereby improving user convenience. Furthermore, after the sauna is finished, the internal space (a) can be reduced for storage, allowing for sufficient utilization of the surrounding space and thus improving space utilization.

[0097] In addition, a sliding rail (SR) is provided on one of the fixed frame (100) and the movable frame (200), and a first roller (R1) capable of moving along the sliding rail (SR) is provided on the other frame, so that stable movement of the movable frame (200) is possible, thereby ensuring operational stability.

[0098] Although an embodiment of the present invention has been described, the spirit of the present invention is not limited by the embodiments presented in this specification. Those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention may easily propose other embodiments within the scope of the same spirit by adding, changing, deleting, or adding components, and such are also to be considered to fall within the scope of the spirit of the present invention.

[0099] [Explanation of the symbol]

[0100] 100 : Fixed frame 110 : First upper wall

[0101] 111 : 1st ventilation opening 120 : 1st lower wall

[0102] 130: First side wall 131: First side extension

[0103] 140: Rear wall 141: Rear extension

[0104] 200 : Moving frame 210 : Second upper wall

[0105] 211: Second ventilation shaft 220: Second lower wall

[0106] 230: Second side wall 240: Front wall

[0107] 241: Opening / closing door 300: Driving motor

[0108] 400 : Controller 500 : Ventilation fan

[0109] 600: Temperature sensor 700: Humidity sensor

[0110] 800: Dust sensor 900: Dust collection filter

[0111] 900' : Negative ion generation module

[0112] a : internal space D1 : first length

[0113] D2: Second length DL: Overlap length

[0114] R1: 1st roller R2: 2nd roller

[0115] SR : Sliding Rail X : Width Direction

[0116] Y: Depth direction Z: Height direction

Claims

1. A fixed frame equipped with an internal space; A movable frame movably installed on the fixed frame to expand the internal space; A ventilation fan that generates a fluid flow to discharge the fluid filled in the internal space to the outside; and A controller for controlling the operation of the above ventilation fan; Includes, The above controller controls the ventilation fan to operate after the sauna ends, in a private sauna booth.

2. In Paragraph 1, Information regarding the sauna mode selected by the user is input into the above controller, and The above controller controls the operation of the ventilation fan according to the input sauna mode in a personal sauna booth.

3. In Paragraph 1, The above internal space is equipped with a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a dust sensor, each of which measures the temperature, humidity, and cleanliness of the fluid filled in the above internal space. A personal sauna booth in which the above controller controls the operation of the ventilation fan based on signals transmitted through the temperature sensor, the humidity sensor, and the dust sensor.

4. In Paragraph 3, The above controller stores the temperature, humidity, and cleanliness of the fluid filled in the internal space before use of the sauna, and A personal sauna booth in which the above controller controls the operation of the ventilation fan so that the state of the fluid filled in the internal space after sauna use becomes the same as the state of the fluid filled in the internal space before sauna use.

5. In Paragraph 1, A personal sauna booth equipped with a dust collection filter for removing dust filled in the internal space or a negative ion generating module for supplying negative ions to the internal space.

6. In Paragraph 1, A personal sauna booth in which the controller calculates the volume of the internal space through the distance the moving frame has moved along the depth direction, and controls the operation of the ventilation fan based on the calculated volume.

7. In Paragraph 6, A personal sauna booth in which the above controller resets the operation of the ventilation fan based on the changed volume of the internal space when the volume of the internal space changes while the ventilation fan is operating.

8. In Paragraph 1, Information regarding the user is entered into the above controller, and The above controller controls the operation of the ventilation fan according to input user information in a personal sauna booth.

9. In Paragraph 1, A personal sauna booth in which the above controller controls the operation of the ventilation fan so that the temperature and humidity of the fluid filled in the internal space are formed to be the same as the temperature and humidity of the outside air.

10. In Paragraph 1, The above controller controls the ventilation fan to operate when the user exits the interior space or the sauna is terminated.

11. In Paragraph 10, A personal sauna booth in which the above controller controls the ventilation fan to operate after a predetermined time has elapsed following the user's exit from the interior space.

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