WO2020197064A1 - Unité de masque - Google Patents

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WO2020197064A1
WO2020197064A1 PCT/KR2020/000911 KR2020000911W WO2020197064A1 WO 2020197064 A1 WO2020197064 A1 WO 2020197064A1 KR 2020000911 W KR2020000911 W KR 2020000911W WO 2020197064 A1 WO2020197064 A1 WO 2020197064A1
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Keonwang Lee
Sunyoung MOON
Hyungho Park
Hoojin KIM
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  • the present disclosure relates to a mask unit.
  • a mask is a device that covers user's nose and mouth to prevent inhalation and scattering of germs and dust.
  • the mask may be worn to contact the user's face so as to cover the user's nose and mouth.
  • the mask filters germs, dust, and the like, which are contained in the air flowing into the user's nose and mouth and is provided so that the filtered air flows into the user's mouth and nose.
  • air, germs, and dust contained in the air are filtered through the mask provided as a filter.
  • the foreign substances filtered by the mask is attached to the mask.
  • a cleaning operation for removing the foreign substances attached to the mask is required.
  • the prior art document 1 relates to a mask case that stores a mask.
  • the mask case that generates negative ions, prevents corruption of various contaminants, removes odors, and sterilizes germs.
  • the mask case is manufactured by mixing plastic powder, tourmaline powder, or nanosilver. Also, as the mask is stored in the mask case as described above, the mask may be cleaned.
  • the mask since the mask is not stably fixed in the mask case, the mask may be broken in the mask case, or sterilization is not performed properly.
  • Embodiments provide a mask unit including a mask storage device that is capable of safely storing a mask device and also capable of efficiently sterilizing the mask device.
  • Embodiments also provide a mask unit having a relatively small volume because a mask device is stored in a mask storage device in a state of being deformed to a small size, and a sterilization module having a simplified structure is provided in the mask storage device.
  • Embodiments also provide a mask unit that is capable of more efficiently sterilizing the mask device because an sterilization LED and a diffusion tube are provided in a sterilization module.
  • a mask unit has a sterilization function of sterilizing a mask device and emits sterilization light by using an LED, not a lamp. Also, a diffusion tube may be used to effectively diffuse the sterilization light using the LED.
  • a mask unit includes: a mask device provided to be mounted on a user; and a mask storage device configured to define an accommodation space in which the mask device is accommodated.
  • the mask storage device may include: a storage device body and a storage device cover, which define the accommodation space; and a sterilization module detachably installed on the storage device body to sterilize the mask device.
  • the sterilization module may include: a sterilization LED (UV LED) configured to emit ultraviolet sterilization light; and a diffusion tube coupled to the sterilization LED to disperse the sterilization light emitted from the sterilization LED.
  • UV LED ultraviolet sterilization light
  • a diffusion tube coupled to the sterilization LED to disperse the sterilization light emitted from the sterilization LED.
  • a mask unit is configured to reflect sterilization light by a mask device and a mask storage device.
  • the sterilization light may be more effectively dispersed to improve sterilization efficiency.
  • a mask unit in another embodiment, includes: a mask device provided to be mounted on a user; a mask storage device configured to define an accommodation space in which the mask device is accommodated; and a sterilization module disposed in the accommodation space to sterilize the mask device, and sterilization module comprising a sterilization LED configured to emit ultraviolet sterilization light.
  • the sterilization module may further include a diffusion tube configured to diffuse the sterilization light emitted from the sterilization LED in various directions.
  • the mask device may be made of a material that reflects ultraviolet rays to reflect the sterilization light emitted the sterilization LED and the diffusion tube.
  • An inner surface of the mask storage device having the accommodation space may be made of a material that reflects the ultraviolet rays to reflect the sterilization light emitted from the sterilization LED and the diffusion tube.
  • the mask storage device that stores and the mask device and sterilizes the mask device may be provided to improve the user's convenience.
  • the mask device may be efficiently sterilized through the relatively simple structure by using the sterilization module including the sterilization LED and the diffusion tube, which are installed in the mask storage device.
  • the sterilization light reflecting structure may be provided on the inner surfaces of the mask device and the mask storage device to more efficiently sterilize the mask device.
  • the mask device may be prevented from being damaged by the external impact, or the contaminants in the external space may be prevented from being attached to the mask device.
  • the mask device may be deformed in relatively small when stored in the mask storage device and be deformed into the form that is easy to wear when used by the user.
  • FIGS. 1 to 3 are views illustrating an outer appearance of a mask unit according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 is a view illustrating a mask device and a mask storage device of the mask unit according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 is a view illustrating a state in which the mask device and the mask storage device of the mask unit are separated from each other according to an embodiment.
  • FIGS. 6 to 8 are views illustrating the mask device of the mask unit according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 is an exploded view illustrating the mask device of the mask unit according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 is a view illustrating the mask storage device of the mask unit according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 11 is an exploded view illustrating the mask storage device of the mask unit according to an embodiment.
  • FIGS. 12 to 13 are schematic views illustrating sterilization of the mask unit according to an embodiment.
  • first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used. Each of the terms is merely used to distinguish the corresponding component from other components, and does not delimit an essence, an order or a sequence of the corresponding component. It should be understood that when one component is “connected”, “coupled” or “joined” to another component, the former may be directly connected or jointed to the latter or may be “connected”, coupled” or “joined” to the latter with a third component interposed therebetween.
  • FIGS. 1 to 3 are views illustrating an outer appearance of a mask unit according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the mask unit
  • FIG. 2 is a bottom surface of the mask unit
  • FIG. 3 is a front view of the mask unit.
  • the mask unit includes a mask storage device 1 which defines an outer appearance. Also, a mask device 2 (see FIG. 4) that will be described later may be disposed in the mask storage device 1. That is, the mask storage device 1 may be understood as a device for storing the mask device 2.
  • the mask storage device 1 includes a storage device body 10 and a storage device cover 11, which define an accommodation space in which the mask device 2 is accommodated . That is, an accommodation space in which the mask device 2 is accommodated may be defined in the storage device body 10 and the storage device cover 11.
  • the storage device body 10 may be understood as a configuration seated on a bottom surface.
  • a lower surface of the storage device body 10 may be provided in a structure that is securely seated on the bottom surface.
  • the storage device body 10 may have a basket shape as a whole.
  • the storage device body 10 may have an internal space of which an upper portion of the storage device body 10 is opened, and a lower portion is recessed so that at least a portion of the mask device 2 is seated.
  • the internal space may be defined to correspond to the shape of the mask device 2.
  • the storage device body 10 may be provided in various shapes corresponding to the mask device 2 as a whole.
  • the storage device cover 11 may be understood as a configuration for selectively opening or closing the internal space of the storage device body 10.
  • the storage device cover 11 closes the storage body 10, it may be understood that the accommodation space is defined.
  • the storage device cover 11 may include one or more covers covering the open internal space of the storage device body 10.
  • the storage device cover 11 may include a first cover 12 and a second cover 13.
  • the storage device cover 11 includes at least one cover.
  • the storage device cover 11 may include only a first cover, and the internal space may be covered by the first cover.
  • the storage device cover 11 may include first, second, and third covers, and the internal space may be covered by the first, second, and third covers.
  • the first cover 12 and the second cover 13 may cover an opened portion of the storage device body 10.
  • the mask storage device 1 may form one closed accommodation space.
  • the first cover 12 may cover a portion of the internal space of the storage device body 10
  • the second cover 13 may cover a remaining portion of the internal space of the storage device body 11. That is, when the first cover 12 and the second cover 13 are coupled to the storage device body 10, the accommodation space may be closed.
  • the first cover 12 may be rotatably coupled to one side of the storage device body 10. Also, the second cover 13 may be rotatably coupled to the other side of the storage device body 10.
  • the mask storage device 1 may include one or more hinges connecting the storage device body 10 to the storage device cover 11.
  • a first hinge 14 connecting the first cover 12 to the storage body 10 and a second hinge 15 connecting the second cover 13 to the storage body 10 are provided.
  • the first hinge 14 and the second hinge 15 may be disposed at both sides with respect to the storage body 10. Thus, the first cover 12 and the second cover 13 may rotate in different directions to open the internal space of the storage device body 10.
  • first cover 12 and the second cover 13 may rotate in different directions to close the internal space of the storage device body 10.
  • first cover 12 and the second cover 13 may contact each other at a center side with respect to the storage device body 10.
  • the mask storage device 1 may include a display unit 16 indicating an operation state of the mask storage device 1.
  • the display unit 16 may display the phrase "sterilization" and a sterilization time.
  • the display unit 16 may be disposed at an upper center side of an exterior of the mask storage device 1. Thus, the display unit 16 may be provided on one of the first cover 12 and the second cover 13.
  • the display unit 16 is disposed to overlap the first cover 12 and the second cover 13. Also, the display unit 16 may be provided with an adhesion member for detachably fixing the first cover 12 and the second cover 13. This will be described in detail later.
  • the mask storage device 1 may include a holding part 17 provided to allow the user to hold the storage device body 10 or the storage device cover 11.
  • the holding part 17 may be provided in the storage device body 10 or the storage device cover 11 in the form of a recessed groove.
  • the holding part 17 may be provided by recessing a portion of the storage device body 10.
  • the mask storage device 1 may include a power supply unit 18 connected to an external power source.
  • the power supply unit 18 may be understood as a port connected to a wire 19 for supplying power. As described above, charging and sterilizing of the mask device 2 may be performed through the power.
  • the power supply unit 18 may be disposed on a lower surface of the storage device body 10.
  • the power supply unit 18 may be provided by recessing a portion of the lower surface of the storage device body 10 upward.
  • a portion of the lower surface of the storage device body 10 on which the power supply unit 18 is disposed may be spaced a predetermined first height H from the bottom surface. That is, a portion of the lower surface of the storage device body 10 is spaced apart from the bottom surface, and a gap may be defined between a portion of the lower surface and the bottom surface of the storage device body 10.
  • the remaining portion of the lower surface of the storage device body 10 may contact the bottom surface to support the mask storage device 1. As illustrated in FIG. 3, both lower surfaces of the storage device body 10 are supported on the bottom, and a lower surface of an intermediate side is spaced the predetermined first height H from the bottom surface.
  • the power supply unit 18 and the wire 10 connected to the power supply unit 18 may be disposed at a position spaced apart from the bottom surface. This may be understood to protect the power supply 18 and the wire 19 from moisture or the like existing on the bottom surface.
  • the mask storage device 10 may be stably seated on the bottom surface.
  • the mask unit may be provided with a battery storing predetermined power without the power supply unit 18. That is, the mask unit may receive power through the battery without being connected to the outside through the wire 10 to receive power. Also, both the power supply unit 18 and the battery may be provided and used selectively.
  • the power supply unit 18 and the wire 10 will be omitted in the drawings.
  • the configuration of the mask unit is merely an example and thus is not limited thereto.
  • FIG. 4 is a view illustrating the mask device and the mask storage device of the mask unit according to an embodiment
  • FIG. 5 is a view illustrating a state in which the mask device and the mask storage device of the mask unit are separated from each other according to an embodiment.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate a state in which the storage device cover 11 opens the internal space of the storage device body 10. Also, FIG. 4 illustrates a state in which the mask device 2 is seated on the storage device body 10, and FIG. 5 illustrates a state in which the mask device 2 is separated from the storage device body 10.
  • the mask device 2 may be disposed inside or separated from the mask storage device 1. Here, there is no need for a separate coupling member or the like, and the mask device 2 is seated and separated in an accommodation space corresponding to the shape of the mask device 2.
  • the mask storage device 1 corresponds to a device for storing the mask device 2.
  • the mask device 2 may be understood as a device that covers a user's nose and mouth and prevents foreign substances from being introduced into the user's nose and mouth.
  • the user may wear the mask device 2 to protect the respirator from the foreign substances. Also, after using the mask device 2, the user may store the mask device 2 in the mask storage device 1.
  • the user may open the storage device cover 11 from the storage device body 10 to store the mask device 2 in the storage device body 10.
  • the first cover 12 and the second cover 13 may be opened by inserting the user's hand into the holding part 109.
  • the first cover 12 and the second cover 13 rotate by the first hinge 14 and the second hinge 15, and the internal space of the storage device body 10 may be exposed.
  • the user may seat the mask device 2 in the internal space of the storage device body 10.
  • the internal space of the storage device body 10 may be closed by the rotation of the first cover 12 and the second cover 13 again.
  • the mask device 2 may be disposed in the accommodation space of the mask storage device 1.
  • the mask storage device 1 may function to prevent the mask device 2 from being damaged from an external impact or the like.
  • the mask storage device 1 may supply power required for the mask device 2.
  • the mask device 2 may be sterilized. That is, as the mask device 2 to which foreign substances and the like are attached is worn by the user and sterilized to improve the user's convenience. Particularly, as the mask device 2 is accommodated in the mask storage device 1, sterilization may be performed. This will be described in detail later.
  • FIGS. 6 to 8 are views illustrating the mask device of the mask unit according to an embodiment
  • FIG. 9 is an exploded view illustrating the mask device of the mask unit according to an embodiment.
  • the mask device 2 illustrated in FIGS. 4 to 6 is in a state (first state) of being stored in the mask storage device 1, and the mask device 2 illustrated in FIGS. 7 to 9 is in a state (second state) of being used by the user.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a front perspective view of the mask device 2
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a rear perspective view of the mask device 2.
  • a rear surface of the mask device 2 corresponds to a portion contacting the user.
  • the mask device 2 includes a mask body 20.
  • the mask body 20 may contact the user's face to cover the user's mouth and nose.
  • the mask body 20 includes a frame 21 and a front cover 22.
  • the frame 21 and the front cover 22 may be detachably coupled to each other.
  • the front cover 22 is disposed on a front surface of the frame 21.
  • the front cover 22 may be disposed in a direction from the user to the outside with respect to the frame 21 and may define an outer appearance of the mask body 20. Also, the front cover 22 may provide a predetermined passage together with the frame 21.
  • the frame 21 may be disposed in front of the user's nose and mouth and may define a space through which air flowing into the user's nose and mouth passes.
  • a plurality of openings through which air passes are defined.
  • the plurality of openings may include an inflow hole 111 and an outflow hole 112.
  • the inflow hole 111 may be understood as an opening for supplying filtered air in a direction toward the user's nose and mouth.
  • the outflow hole 112 may be understood as an opening for discharging air discharged from the user's nose and mouth to an external space. Referring to FIG. 8, the inflow hole 111 is defined in front of the user's nose, the outflow hole 112 is defined in front of the user's mouth. However, the positions of the inflow hole 111 and the outflow hole 112 may be variously changed according to situations.
  • the inflow hole 111 may be defined with an opening larger than the outflow hole 112 to facilitate an inflow of the filtered air.
  • the sizes of the inflow hole 111 and the outflow hole 112 may be variously changed according to the situations.
  • the air flowing through the inflow hole 111 and the air flowing through the outflow hole 112 may flow in a state of being separated from each other in the mask body 20.
  • the front cover 22 is provided with a partition plate protruding toward the frame 21.
  • a space between the front cover 22 and the frame 21 may be partitioned into an upper space provided with the inflow hole 111 and a lower space provided with the outflow hole 112 by the partition plate.
  • the frame 21 includes a first fixing part 113 and a second fixing part 114.
  • the first fixing part 113 and the second fixing part 114 are disposed at both sides of the frame 21, respectively. Referring to FIG. 6, the first fixing part 113 is disposed at a left side of the frame 21, and the second fixing part 114 is disposed at a right side of the frame 21.
  • the positions of the first fixing part 113 and the second fixing part 114 may be variously changed according to the situations.
  • the first fixing part 113 and the second fixing part 114 may be fixed to the front cover 22. That is to say, the first fixing part 113 and the second fixing part 114 correspond to portions coupled to the front cover 22. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 9, a hook and a groove may be provided in/on each of the first fixing part 113, the second fixing part 114, and the front cover 22 so as to be detachably coupled to each other.
  • first fixing part 113 and the second fixing part 114 protrude to the front side.
  • a predetermined space may be defined.
  • the inflow hole 111 may generate a flow of air through the outflow hole 112.
  • the mask body 20 may include a packing 25.
  • the packing 25 may be fixed to the frame 21.
  • the packing 25 may be inserted or interposed between the frame 21 and the user's face when the mask body 20 contacts the user's face.
  • the packing 25 may be made of a material that is deformed into a shape corresponding to the user's face when contacting the user's face.
  • the packing 25 may be detachably mounted to the frame 21.
  • the packing 25 may be partially inserted into the frame 21 or may be attached and fixed to one side of the frame 21. That is, the packing 25 may be deformed to correspond to the user's face to minimize an occurrence of the gap between the frame 21 and the user's face.
  • the mask device 2 includes air cleaners 30 and 40.
  • the air cleaners 30 and 40 may be understood as configurations that filter air and force a flow of air.
  • the air cleaners 30 and 40 may be disposed at both sides of the mask body 20, respectively. As described above, the air cleaners are divided into a first air cleaner 30 and a second air cleaner 40.
  • the first air cleaner 30 and the second air cleaner 40 may be disposed on both sides of the mask body 20, respectively. Referring to FIG. 8, the first air cleaner 30 may be disposed on a left side of the mask body 20, and the second air cleaner 40 may be disposed on a right side of the mask body 20.
  • the first air cleaner 30 and the second air cleaner 40 are coupled to the first fixing part 113 and the second fixing part 114, respectively.
  • the first air cleaner 30 and the second air cleaner 40 may be rotatably coupled to the first fixing part 113 and the second fixing part 114, respectively.
  • the mask device 2 may be deformed into the first state of FIG. 6 and the second state of FIGS. 7 and 8.
  • the second air cleaner 40 and the second fixing part 114 are connected to each other through a predetermined wire 115.
  • a hook and a groove may be provided on/in each of the second air cleaner 40 and the second fixing part 114 so as to be detachably fixed to each other.
  • connection passage 116 corresponds to a passage through which air passing through the second air cleaner 40 flows toward the mask body 20.
  • first air cleaner 30 and the first fixing part 113 may also be coupled to each other in the same manner.
  • the coupling structure is merely an example, and thus, the first air cleaner 30, the second air cleaner 40, the first fixing part 113, and the second fixing part 114 may be rotatably coupled to each other in various manners.
  • the first air cleaner 30 and the second air cleaner 40 rotate adjacent to the mask body 20.
  • the overall volume of the mask device 2 may be reduced and easily stored in the mask storage device 1.
  • the mask device 2 may be provided in a shape corresponding to the shape of the user's face. That is, the user may conveniently mount the mask device 2.
  • the first air cleaner 30 and the second air cleaner 40 may suction air in an external space to filter the suctioned air.
  • the filtered air may be introduced into the mask body 20 and be supplied to the user's nose and mouth through the inflow hole 111. Since the air filtered by each of the first air cleaner 30 and the second air cleaner 40 is supplied to the inflow hole 111, the user's breathing may be smooth.
  • the first air cleaner 30 may include a first cleaner body 31 and a first cleaner cover 32.
  • the first cleaner body 31 and the first cleaner cover 32 may be detachably coupled to each other. When the first cleaner cover 32 is separated from the first cleaner body 31, components stored in the first cleaner body 31 may be exposed to the outside.
  • the first cleaner body 31 may have a space in which a plurality of components are accommodated.
  • a first fan module (not shown) and a first filter module 35 are disposed in the first cleaner body 31.
  • the first fan module is configured to generate a suction force for suctioning the external air
  • the first filter module 35 corresponds to a configuration for filtering foreign substances from the suctioned air.
  • the first filter module 35 may be disposed upstream of the first fan module based on a flow direction of air.
  • a battery 36 may be disposed in the first cleaner body 31.
  • the battery 36 may supply power for operating the first air cleaner 30.
  • the first cleaner cover 32 includes a first suction hole 221 and a first switch 222.
  • the first suction hole 221 may be understood as an opening through which air in an external space is suctioned into the first air cleaner 30. The air passing through the first suction hole 221 may flow to the inflow hole 111.
  • the first suction hole 221 may be provided in a plurality of openings.
  • the first switch 222 may be understood a manipulation switch for operating the first air cleaner 30.
  • the second air cleaner 40 is provided in the same configuration as the first air cleaner 30.
  • description of the configuration of the second air cleaner 40 is cited from that of the first air cleaner 30, and duplicated description will be omitted.
  • the second air cleaner 40 includes a second cleaner body 41 and a second cleaner cover 42. Also, a second fan module, a second filter module, and a battery may be provided in the second cleaner body 41. Here, the battery may be provided in only one of the first air cleaner 30 and the second air cleaner 40.
  • the second cleaner cover 42 includes a second suction hole 223 and a second switch 224.
  • the switch may be provided in only one of the first air cleaner 30 and the second air cleaner 40. That is, one switch may be provided to control both the first air cleaner 30 and the second air cleaner 40.
  • the mask device 2 may include a first ear hook part 60 and a second ear hook part 50.
  • the first ear hook part 60 and the second ear hook part 50 may be understood as portions which are fixed to both user's ears.
  • the first ear hook part 60 and the second ear hook part 50 may be detachably coupled to the first air cleaner 30 and the second air cleaner 40, respectively.
  • the first air cleaner 30 and the second air cleaner 40 may be inserted into and fixed to the first ear hook part 60 and the second ear hook part 50, respectively.
  • the first air cleaner 30 and the first ear hook part 60 may be provided with a groove and a hook structure to be detachably coupled to each other.
  • the second air cleaner 40 and the second ear hook part 50 may be coupled to each other in the same manner.
  • such the coupling structure is merely an example.
  • the first ear hook part 60 includes a first hook body 61 forming a body.
  • the first hook body 61 may be fixed to the user's ear.
  • the first hook body 61 may be provided in a string shape and be fixed to the user's ear.
  • first hook body 61 may be fixed to the first air cleaner 30, and the other side of the first hook body 61 may be fixed to the user's ear.
  • the first hook body 61 tensions or contracts a length of the first hook body 61 between the first air cleaner 30 and the user's ear so that the mask body 20 contacts the user's face.
  • the second ear hook part 50 includes a second hook body 51.
  • the second hook body 51 has a configuration corresponding to the first hook body 61, and a description thereof will be omitted.
  • the mask device 2 is accommodated in the mask storage device 1. Also, the user separates the mask device 2 from the mask storage device 1 to deform the mask device 2 into the second state of FIG. 7. Also, the user may wear the first and second ear hook parts 60 and 50 on the ears so that the mask body 20 covers the mouth and the nose.
  • the first and second fan modules are operated by sensing user's wearing or user's manipulation to generate an air flow.
  • the external air suctioned through the first and second suction holes 221 and 223 is filtered when passing through the first and second filter modules 35.
  • the air may be supplied to the user's nose through the inflow hole 111.
  • the user may inhale the filtered air into the nose and exhale through the mouth.
  • the air exhaled by the user is discharged to the external space through the outflow hole 112.
  • a check valve may be provided in a side of the outflow hole 112.
  • the check valve may prevent the external air from flowing back into the mask device 1. That is, the check valve may be opened when the user discharges the air to discharge the air to the external space.
  • the mask storage device 1 not only stores the mask device 2 but also functions to sterilize the mask device 2.
  • FIG. 10 is a view illustrating the mask storage device of the mask unit according to an embodiment
  • FIG. 11 is an exploded view illustrating the mask storage device of the mask unit according to an embodiment.
  • the mask storage device 1 is provided with an accommodation space in which the mask device 2 is accommodated.
  • FIGS. 1 and 3 illustrate a state in which the accommodation space is closed
  • FIGS. 10 and 11 illustrate a state in which the accommodation space is opened.
  • FIGS. 1 and 3 illustrate a state in which the storage device body 10 and the storage device cover 11 are coupled to each other
  • FIGS. 10 and 11 illustrate a state in which the storage device cover 11 rotates with respect to the storage device body 10.
  • the first cover 12 and the second cover 13 rotate to both sides with respect to the storage device body 10.
  • ribs may be provided on an edge portion at which the storage device body 10 and the storage device cover 11 contact each other.
  • the ribs may be provided in a shape, which are engaged with each other to be fixed.
  • a packing member may be inserted into the edge portion so as to be more firmly coupled.
  • the display unit 16 is coupled to one of the first cover 12 and the second cover 13. Also, the other one may be provided with a display unit seating groove 160 in which the display unit 16 is mounted. For example, the display unit 16 is coupled to the second cover 13, and the display unit seating groove 160 is defined in the first cover 12.
  • the display unit 16 may be disposed on an end of the second cover 13, which contacts the first cover 12. Also, the display unit seating groove 160 may be disposed in an end of the first cover 12, which contacts the second cover 13. Thus, when the accommodation space is closed, the display unit 16 may be seated in the display unit seating groove 160.
  • the display unit seating groove 160 may be provided in a shape corresponding to the display unit 16. In this embodiment, since a portion of the display unit 16 is seated, the display unit seating groove 160 may be defined to correspond to a portion of the shape of the display unit 16.
  • At least one of the display unit seating groove 160 or the display unit 16 may be provided with a magnet member.
  • the display unit seating groove 160 and the display unit 16 may be fixed to each other by attraction of the magnet member. That is, when one of the first cover 12 and the second cover 13 moves by a force greater than the attraction force of the magnet member, the accommodation space may be opened.
  • the mask storage device 1 includes a sterilization module 70 for sterilizing the mask device 2.
  • the sterilization module 70 is detachably installed in the storage device body 10.
  • the sterilization module 70 includes sterilization LEDs (UV LEDs) 71 and 72 which emit ultraviolet sterilization light.
  • the sterilization LEDs 71 and 72 have advantages in that the sterilization LEDs 71 and 72 are compact and have no risk of breakage, unlike sterilization lamps (UV Lamps). Also, the sterilization LEDs 71 and 72 may be understood as one type of circuit board connected to the power supply unit 18 described above.
  • each of the sterilization LEDs 71 and 72 may be provided in a thin plate shape.
  • each of the sterilization LEDs 71 and 72 may be provided in a circular flat plate shape.
  • the sterilization LEDs 71 and 72 may be provided with one or more, and a pair of sterilization LEDs 71 and 72 are illustrated in the drawing.
  • the sterilization LEDs 71 and 72 are divided into a first LED 71 and a second LED 72.
  • the first LED 71 and the second LED 72 are spaced apart from each other.
  • the first LED 71 and the second LED 72 may be provided in the same shape.
  • the shape and number of sterilization LEDs are merely an example and thus not limited thereto.
  • the sterilization module 70 includes a diffusion tube 75 for dispersing sterilization light emitted from the sterilization LEDs 71 and 72.
  • the diffusion tube 75 may be coupled to the sterilization LEDs 71 and 72 to disperse the sterilization light in various directions.
  • the diffusion tube 75 extends to connect the first LED 71 to the second LED 72.
  • the diffusion tube 75 may be provided in a cylindrical shape with both sides opened.
  • the first LED 71 and the second LED 72 may be coupled to both sides of the diffusion tube 75, respectively.
  • the sterilization module 70 may be provided in a dumbbell shape as a whole.
  • the mask storage device 1 is provided with a sterilization seating part 80 for installation of the sterilization module 70.
  • the sterilization seating part 80 is provided in the storage device body 10 and may correspond to a portion of the storage device body 10. Also, the sterilization seating part 80 is provided in a separate shape and be installed on the storage device body 10.
  • the sterilization seating part 80 includes an LED seating part 82 on which the sterilization LEDs 71 and 72 are installed, and a diffusion tube seating part 85 on which the diffusion tube 75 is seated.
  • the LED seating part 82 and the diffusion tube seating part 85 are provided in shapes corresponding to the sterilization LED 71 and 72 and the diffusion tube 75, respectively.
  • the LED seating part 82 may be recessed from an inner surface of the storage device body 10.
  • the LED seating part 82 may be recessed in a circular shape corresponding to each of the shape of the sterilization LEDs 71 and 72.
  • a pair of LED seating parts 82 may be provided to correspond to the first LED 71 and the second LED 72 in both inner surfaces of the storage device body 10.
  • a direction in which the pair of LED seating parts 82 are spaced apart from each other is perpendicular to a direction in which the first cover 12 and the second cover 13 are disposed. That is, the direction in which the first LED 71 and the second LED 72 are spaced apart from each other is perpendicular to the direction in which the first cover 12 and the second cover 13 are disposed. Also, the diffusion tube 75 extends perpendicular to the direction in which the first cover 12 and the second cover 13 are disposed so as to be coupled to the first LED 71 and the second LED 72.
  • the diffusion tube seating part 85 may protrude upward from an inner bottom surface of the storage device body 10. Particularly, the diffusion tube seating part 85 may be provided to partition the internal space of the storage device body 10 in half. That is, the diffusion tube seating part 85 may be provided at the center of the storage device body 10.
  • an upper portion of the diffusion tube seating part 85 may be provided with a pair of ribs spaced apart from the diffusion tube 75 to be seated. That is, the diffusion tube 75 may be seated between the spaced ribs. Thus, the diffusion tube 75 may be installed at a center of the storage device body 10.
  • FIGS. 12 to 13 are schematic views illustrating sterilization of the mask unit according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 12 illustrates the sterilization module 70 and the sterilization tube
  • FIG. 13 illustrates a cross-section taken along line 13-13' and sterilization light of FIG. 1.
  • the first LED 71 and the second LED 72 are coupled to both sides of the diffusion tube 75. Also, the first LED 71 and the second LED 72 emit sterile light by the supply of power.
  • the first LED 71 and the second LED 72 are installed to face each other with respect to the diffusion tube 75.
  • the first LED 71 and the second LED 72 may emit sterilization light toward each other. That is, the first LED 71 and the second LED 72 correspond to opposite directions in the sterilization light emitting direction.
  • the sterilization light emitted from the first LED 71 and the second LED 72 is transmitted to the diffusion tube 75.
  • the sterilization light is diffused from the inside of the diffusion tube 75 to the outside.
  • the sterilization light may be diffused in a direction perpendicular to the sterilization light emitting direction of the first LED 71 and the second LED 72.
  • the sterilization light may be transmitted in various directions through an outer surface of the diffusion tube 75.
  • the sterilization light is emitted in various directions through the diffusion tube 75.
  • the sterilization light emitted from the diffusion tube 75 is indicated by a solid line for the purpose of classification.
  • the mask device 2 when the mask device 2 is accommodated in the accommodation space of the mask storage device 1, the mask device 2 is disposed around the diffusion tube 75.
  • the mask device 2 is arranged to surround the diffusion tube 75.
  • the sterilization light emitted from the diffusion tube 75 may be evenly emitted to the mask device 2.
  • the mask device 2 may be sterilized.
  • the sterilization light is emitted to the mask body 20 and the first and second air cleaners 30 and 40.
  • the sterilization light is emitted onto a rear surface of the mask body 20 to sterilize a portion of the mask body 20, which contacts the user's mouth and nose.
  • the filter modules disposed in the first and second air cleaners 30 and 40 may be sterilized.
  • the mask device 2 may be made of a material capable of reflecting ultraviolet light.
  • the sterilization light emitted to the mask device 2 may be reflected again and evenly spread throughout the mask device 2.
  • the sterilization light reflected by the mask device 2 is indicated by a dashed-dotted line.
  • the inner surface of the mask storage device 1 may also be made of a material capable of reflecting ultraviolet rays.
  • the sterilization light emitted to the mask storage device 1 may be reflected again and evenly spread throughout the mask device 2. Referring to FIG. 13, the sterilization light reflected by the mask storage device 1 is indicated by dotted lines.
  • the inner surface of the mask storage device 1 may be coated with a photocatalyst. Thus, odor may be removed by the sterilization light emitted to the mask storage device 1.
  • the mask storage device 1 may have a light leakage preventing structure that is capable of blocking the ultraviolet rays.
  • the mask storage device 1 may be provided by applying an inner wall cover of a metal material or through a metal-based or chrome coating.
  • the sterilization light emitted from the sterilization module 70 may be prevented from leaking to the outside of the mask storage device 1.
  • the mask unit includes the mask device and the mask storage device for storing and sterilization the mask device.
  • the mask storage device may be provided with the sterilization module that is capable of effectively sterilizing the mask device.
  • the sterilization LEDs and the diffusion tube may be used to increase in sterilization efficiency in the more simple shape.

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L'invention concerne une unité de masque. L'unité de masque selon un mode de réalisation comprend un dispositif de masque et un dispositif de stockage de masque. Le dispositif de stockage de masque comprend un corps de dispositif de stockage, un couvercle de dispositif de stockage et un module de stérilisation. Ici, le module de stérilisation comprend une DEL de stérilisation (DEL UV) pour émettre une lumière de stérilisation par ultraviolets et un tube de diffusion pour disperser la lumière de stérilisation émise par la DEL de stérilisation.
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