18204199. OPTICAL DISC UNIT FOR ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZER, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZER INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)

OPTICAL DISC UNIT FOR ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZER, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZER INCLUDING THE SAME

Organization Name

Kia Corporation

Inventor(s)

Han-Joo Jang of Hwaseong-Si (KR)

Woo-Young Choi of Seoul (KR)

Jin-Won Lee of Suwon-Si (KR)

Sang-Ki Lee of Hwaseong-Si (KR)

Hyeon-Seok Lee of Hwaseong-Si (KR)

Hong-Sik Chang of Hwaseong-Si (KR)

Kwan-Woo Lee of Suwon-Si (KR)

Tae-Yoon Kim of Suwon-Si (KR)

Young-Ho Cha of Incheon (KR)

Jae-Gyun Sa of Goyang-Si (KR)

Heon-Cheol Kim of Goyang-Si (KR)

OPTICAL DISC UNIT FOR ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZER, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZER INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18204199 titled 'OPTICAL DISC UNIT FOR ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZER, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZER INCLUDING THE SAME

Simplified Explanation: The optical disc unit for an ultraviolet sterilizer includes an ultraviolet LED to reflect light, enhancing sterilization ability and reducing light leakage.

• The optical disc unit includes an ultraviolet LED and a primary optical unit to reflect light.
• The design increases the beam angle of light irradiated from the ultraviolet LED.
• The unit uniformly irradiates light for effective sterilization.
• It reduces the risk of light leakage in the space where the ultraviolet LED is applied.

Key Features and Innovation: - Inclusion of an ultraviolet LED and primary optical unit for enhanced sterilization ability. - Increased beam angle of light for improved coverage. - Reduction of light leakage risk in the applied space.

Potential Applications: The technology can be used in various settings requiring sterilization, such as medical facilities, laboratories, and food processing plants.

Problems Solved: - Enhanced sterilization ability. - Reduced risk of light leakage. - Improved coverage and uniformity of light irradiation.

Benefits: - Effective sterilization. - Enhanced safety by reducing light leakage. - Improved efficiency in sterilization processes.

Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include medical equipment sterilization, laboratory sterilization processes, and food processing plant sterilization.

Prior Art: Prior research in the field of ultraviolet sterilization and optical disc units can provide insights into similar technologies and advancements.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in ultraviolet LED technology, optical disc units, and sterilization processes for potential improvements in the field.

Questions about Ultraviolet Sterilizer Optical Disc Unit: 1. What are the key features of the optical disc unit for an ultraviolet sterilizer? 2. How does the technology reduce the risk of light leakage in the applied space?

Original Abstract Submitted

An optical disc unit for an ultraviolet sterilizer, which is applied to the ultraviolet sterilizer, includes an ultraviolet light emitting diode (LED) to reflect light irradiated from the ultraviolet LED, including a body portion including a hollow and a primary optical unit fixedly coupled to an internal diameter surface in the hollow of the body portion and disposed in a direction perpendicular to an emission surface of the ultraviolet LED to reflect light irradiated from the ultraviolet LED, and according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, it is possible to enhance a sterilization ability by increasing a beam angle of light irradiated from the ultraviolet LED and uniformly irradiating the light and also reduce a risk of light leakage to the outside in a space to which the ultraviolet LED is applied.