JP2006022977A - Air cleaner - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an air cleaner for easily detaching a filter unit. <P>SOLUTION: The air cleaner is provided with a vertically long main body 9, a cross flow fan (not shown) provided in the main body 9 so as to be vertically long, the vertically long filter unit 15 arranged on an air intake side of the cross flow fan, and a bottom plate 22 provided on a bottom part of the main body 9 so as to be freely attached and removed. In cleaning or replacing the filter unit 15, the main body 9 is laid down, the bottom plate 22 is removed, and the filter unit 15 is taken out, cleaned, and replaced. Thereby, it becomes easy to attach and remove the filter unit 15. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an air purifier that is installed indoors and purifies contaminated air in a room.

  Conventionally, as an example of this type of air cleaner, one that attaches and detaches a filter from the lower side of a main body is known (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  Hereinafter, the air cleaner will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13.

As shown in the figure, a horizontally long cross-flow fan 102 is provided in the upper part of the horizontally long main body 101, a suction port 103 is provided on the front surface of the main body 101, a discharge electrode 104 is drawn inside the suction port 103, and a lower part is drawn out. The filter 106 is provided on the holding frame 105 that is freely provided.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-271663 ([0013] to [0016] FIGS. 1 and 2)

In such a conventional air cleaner, a horizontally long cross flow fan 102 is provided in a horizontally long main body 101, and a holding frame 105 having a filter 106 in a direction orthogonal to the horizontally long main body 101 and the horizontally long cross flow fan 102. Since the main body 101 is large and the holding frame 105 with the filter 106 is attached and detached, the holding frame 105 is easily twisted and is difficult to attach and detach. The holding frame 105 is required to be easily attached and detached.

  The present invention solves such a conventional problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide an air cleaner capable of easily attaching and detaching a filter unit.

  In order to achieve the above object, the air cleaner of the present invention has a vertically long main body, a vertically long cross flow fan provided in the main body, and a vertically long filter unit disposed on the intake flow side of the cross flow fan. The vertically long filter unit is detachably mounted from the lower surface of the main body.

  By this means, an air cleaner capable of easily attaching and detaching the filter unit is obtained.

  Another means is provided with a protrusion for preventing the main body from rolling when the main body is laid on the surface of the main body case formed by an arc surface having a high degree of curvature that forms the back side of the main body.

  By this means, an air cleaner is obtained in which the main body is stable when the main body is laid down and the filter unit can be easily attached and detached.

  The other means is configured such that a front panel having a shape covering the front of the main body case is coupled to the main body case by coupling means provided at both ends of the front panel.

  By this means, there is no need to provide a detachable rib shape on the front panel, and a front panel that can maintain the flatness of the appearance by eliminating sink marks when the front panel is molded is obtained.

  In another means, the filter unit is formed by providing a dust collecting filter portion with a frame and a deodorizing filter portion in a storage frame so as to be freely housed.

  By this means, a filter unit is obtained that eliminates the need to replace the entire filter unit when replacing the dust collection filter or deodorizing filter.

  Another means is that the storage frame is provided with a plurality of convex ribs that engage with slide rails provided in the main body.

  By this means, an air cleaner capable of smoothly attaching and detaching the filter unit is obtained.

  Another means is that the storage frame is provided with an electrode connection plate that connects the filter-side electrode provided in the dust-collecting filter with frame and the body-side electrode provided in the main body.

  This means makes it possible to loosen the installation positions of the framed dust collecting filter section and the electrode in the main body, and an air cleaner that simplifies the structure in the main body can be obtained.

  Another means is that the dust-collecting filter portion with a frame is subjected to surface processing and can be washed with a neutral detergent.

  By this means, it is possible to obtain a dust-collecting filter portion with a frame that can be easily cleaned and reused in a general home and can reduce running costs.

  The other means is such that a neutral detergent is sprinkled on the dust-collecting filter section with a frame from above, washed with water and dried.

  This means eliminates the need for a soaking space and facilitates maintenance.

  In addition, another means is provided with a collar portion that houses the dust-collecting filter portion with a frame so that the dust-collecting filter portion can be submerged during cleaning.

  This means eliminates the need for a large soaking space and facilitates maintenance.

  Further, the filter unit can be detached from the upper surface of the main body.

  By this means, the filter unit can be attached and detached without laying down the main body, and the burden on the user during maintenance can be reduced.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the air cleaner which can attach or detach a filter unit easily can be provided.

  In addition, a front panel that can maintain the flatness of the appearance can be provided.

  Further, it is possible to provide an air cleaner in which the dust collecting filter part and the deodorizing filter part can be replaced independently and deformation can be prevented.

  Also, the filter unit can be attached and detached smoothly.

  In addition, the dust collection filter portion can be easily connected to the electrode in the main body.

  In addition, the dust collection filter part can be easily cleaned in a general household.

  Further, there is no need for a large soaking space when cleaning the dust collecting filter section.

  The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention includes a vertically long main body, a vertically cross-flow fan provided in the main body, and a vertically long filter unit disposed on the intake flow side of the cross-flow fan, The vertically long filter unit is configured to be detachably mounted from the bottom surface of the main unit. The parts that can be disassembled when the filter unit is attached or detached can be miniaturized, easy to handle, and does not face the dust collection surface. The filter unit can be removed, and dust does not fall on the eyes and nose, and the filter unit can be attached and detached while the main body is laid down, so that the filter unit can be easily attached and detached.

  The invention described in claim 2 is provided with a protrusion for preventing the main body from rolling when the main body is laid on the surface of the main body case formed by the arc surface having a large degree of curvature formed on the back side of the main body. Even when the main body is laid down, the protrusions provided on the main body case stabilize the main body, and the filter unit can be easily attached and detached.

  The invention described in claim 3 is configured such that a front panel having a shape covering the front of the main body case is coupled to the main body case by coupling means provided at both ends of the front panel. Since it was detachable from the front, it was necessary to make the front panel provided on the front of the main body detachable, so it was necessary to provide a detachable rib on the surface of the front panel. Although sink marks were generated on the surface of the panel, there was no need to remove the front panel, so there was no need to provide a detachable rib. It has the effect that it can be kept.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the filter unit is formed by providing a frame-attached dust collecting filter portion and a deodorizing filter portion to be freely housed in the housing portion. Since the filter unit and the storage frame can be disassembled, when replacing the dust collecting filter or deodorizing filter, the framed dust collecting filter unit or deodorizing filter unit can be replaced independently instead of replacing the entire filter unit. In addition, the dust-collecting filter portion with frame and the deodorizing filter portion can be prevented from being deformed without being loaded at the time of attachment and detachment, and problems such as air leakage due to deformation can be eliminated and the performance can be stabilized.

  In the invention according to claim 5, the storage frame is provided with a plurality of convex ribs that engage with slide rails provided in the main body, and the filter unit can be smoothly attached and detached. Therefore, the deformation can be prevented, the air leak due to the deformation is eliminated, and the performance can be stabilized. Moreover, it can be shared by unifying the convex rib shape, and the rib shape reduces the friction during attachment and detachment, so that attachment and detachment can be performed easily.

  The invention according to claim 6 is the storage frame including an electrode connection plate for connecting the filter side electrode provided in the dust collecting filter portion with the frame and the main body side electrode provided in the main body. By installing a connection plate provided in the storage frame between the attached dust collecting filter part and the electrode in the main body and using it as a relay electrode, the installation position of the dust collecting filter part with the frame and the electrode in the main body is loosened. Therefore, the structure in the main body can be simplified.

  Further, the invention according to claim 7 is such that the dust collecting filter part with a frame is subjected to surface processing and formed so as to be washable with a neutral detergent, and can be reused by washing with a neutral detergent in a general household. Therefore, it can be easily washed and reused in a general household, and the running cost can be reduced.

  In addition, the invention according to claim 8 has a structure in which a neutral detergent is sprinkled on the dust collecting filter portion with a frame from the top, washed with water and dried, so there is no need for a large space for immersing the dust collecting filter portion, It has the effect of easy maintenance.

  Further, the invention according to claim 9 is provided with a collar portion for storing the dust-collecting filter portion with a frame so that the dust-collecting filter portion can be submerged at the time of cleaning, eliminating the need for a large space for soaking, It has the effect of easy maintenance.

  The invention according to claim 10 is such that the filter unit is detachable from the upper surface of the main body, and has an effect that the filter unit can be attached and detached without laying down the main body.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 7, a main body case 4 provided with a U-shaped receiving portion 1 at both ends on an arc surface having a large degree of curvature, and provided with a lateral suction port 2 and a lateral outlet 3, and a main body case 4 A front panel 7 having a front outlet 5 in a shape that covers the front of the housing and an L-shaped engaging portion 6 that engages with the receiving portion 1 provided on the body case 4 at both ends is provided. The coupling means 8 is formed by the engaging portion 6, and the front panel 7 is coupled to the main body case 4 to form a vertically long main body 9. A vertically long crossflow fan 11 driven by a motor 10 is provided in the main body 9, and on the intake side of the crossflow fan 11, a storage frame 14 for storing a dust collecting filter portion 12 with a frame and a deodorizing filter portion 13 is provided. A plurality of filter units 15 are arranged in an eight-letter shape.

  Further, the storage portion 16 of the filter unit 15 in the main body 9 is provided with a slide rail 17 that slides the filter unit 15, and the convex portion 18 that engages and slides on the slide rail 17 is provided on the side surface of the storage frame 14 of the filter unit 15. The housing frame 14 is provided with a plurality of filter-side electrodes 19 provided in the dust collecting filter portion 12 with the frame and an electrode connection plate 21 connected to the body-side electrode 20 provided in the body 9.

  A bottom plate 22 is detachably provided at the bottom of the main body 9, and the filter unit 15 is detachable from the bottom surface of the main body 9 by laying the main body 9 and removing the bottom plate 22. At this time, a projection 24 is provided on the surface of the main body case 4 to prevent the main body 9 having an arc surface from rolling when the main body 9 is laid with the main body case 4 facing the floor surface 23.

    In the above configuration, when the air purifier is operated, the polluted air in the room passes through the filter unit 15 through the side suction port 2 and dust is collected, and the odor is collected. And part of the air is blown out from the front air outlet 5 to purify the room air.

  Next, when cleaning or replacing the filter unit 15, the filter unit 15 is laid on the floor 23 so that the body case 4 side faces. At this time, the protrusion 24 provided on the surface of the main body case 4 comes into contact with the floor surface 23 to prevent the main body case 4 from rolling.

  Further, when removing the filter unit 15 from the main body 9, the bottom plate 22 provided on the bottom surface of the main body 9 is removed, and by further pulling the handle portion 15 a provided on the filter unit 15 with a hand, the convex portion 18 of the filter unit 15 is obtained. However, the filter unit 15 can be removed by slowly moving on the slide rail 17 provided in the storage portion 16 of the main body 9, and the filter unit 15 can be cleaned or replaced. After that, the filter unit 15 is slid and stored in the storage portion 16 of the main body 9, the bottom plate 22 is attached, and the main body 9 is stood and used as an air purifier.

  Since the filter unit 15 is attached / detached from the lower surface of the main body 9 in this way, only the bottom plate 22 has to be removed at the time of attachment / detachment, and the attached / detached parts are small and easy to handle. Therefore, the vertically long filter unit 15 can be easily attached and detached without risk of the vertically long main body 9 falling down.

  Further, when the main body 9 is laid down when the filter unit 15 is attached / detached, the protrusion 24 prevents the main body 9 from rolling, and the filter unit 15 is further easily attached / detached.

  In addition, since the filter unit 15 has the frame-attached dust collecting filter portion 12 and the deodorizing filter portion 13 that can be stored in the storage frame 14, the filter unit 15 can be easily disassembled and replaced by a single unit. There are few problems such as air leaks.

  Further, since the electrode connecting plate 21 for connecting the filter side electrode 19 provided in the dust collecting filter portion 12 with the frame and the main body side electrode 20 provided in the main body 9 is provided in the storage frame 14, the filter side electrode 19 and the main body are provided. The position of the side electrode 20 can also be loosened, and the front panel 7 is coupled to the main body case 4 at both ends, and the front panel 7 is formed so as not to be detachable. There is no need to provide ribs, etc., and there is no occurrence of deformation or sinking of the front panel 7 that is likely to occur during molding of synthetic resin, and the flatness and texture of the surface of the front panel 7 is maintained, and the cleanliness as an air purifier A certain appearance can be exhibited.

(Embodiment 2)
As shown in FIG. 8, the framed dust collecting filter portion 12A is coated with a silicone resin and subjected to a surface treatment 25, which is formed so as to be washable with a neutral detergent.

  In the above configuration, when cleaning the frame-attached dust collecting filter portion 12A, it can be washed with a neutral detergent in a general household and can be reused, thereby reducing running costs.

(Embodiment 3)
As shown in FIG. 9, the framed dust collecting filter portion 12 </ b> B is configured so that it can be cleaned by sprinkling neutral detergent from the top, washing with water and drying.

  In the above configuration, when cleaning the framed dust collecting filter part 12B, the framed dust collecting filter part 12B itself is sprinkled with a neutral detergent, then washed with water and dried, whereby the framed dust collecting filter part 12B is Since it is cleaned and can be reused, there is no need for a large container for immersing the framed dust collecting filter part 12B having a large longitudinal dimension, and the framed dust collecting filter part 12B can be easily cleaned.

(Embodiment 4)
As shown in FIG. 10, by preparing a collar part 26 having a shape that can hold the dust collecting filter part 12 </ b> C with a frame as an accessory or the like, The frame-attached dust collecting filter portion 12C is configured to be immersed in a solvent such as a neutral detergent.

  In the above configuration, when cleaning the frame-attached dust collecting filter portion 12C, the frame-attached dust collecting filter portion 12C is housed in the collar portion 26, neutral detergent is applied, and the dust-collecting filter portion 12C with the frame is washed with a neutral detergent. After soaking in the heel part 26, washing and drying, and cleaning the dust collecting filter part 12C with frame eliminates the need to use a large container to soak the dust collecting filter part 12C with frame. The dust collecting filter portion 12C with the frame can be cleaned in a small space.

(Embodiment 5)
As shown in FIG. 11, the operation unit 27 provided on the main body 9A and the front side of the upper part of the main body 9A are provided. The main body 9A is open so that the filter unit 15A can be attached and detached from the upper surface of the main body 9A. A removable cover 28 is provided on the upper surface of the main body 9A.

  In the above configuration, when replacing or cleaning the filter unit 15A, after removing the lid 28 with the main body 9A standing vertically, taking out the filter unit 15A from the upper surface of the main body 9A, and cleaning or replacing it. The filter unit 15A can be accommodated in the main body 9A from the upper surface of the main body 9A, and the filter unit 15A can be attached and detached without laying down the main body 9A, so that the filter unit 15A can be easily attached and detached.

  The present invention can also be applied to a case where a vertically long member is installed in a vertically long main body and an embedded device is configured from the bottom of the main body.

1 is an exploded perspective view of an air cleaner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Partially broken perspective view of the air cleaner The partial perspective view which shows the combined state of the main body case and front panel of the air cleaner Sectional drawing which shows the state which laid down the air cleaner Exploded perspective view of the filter unit of the air cleaner Perspective view of electrode connection plate of the same air cleaner The perspective view which shows the attachment or detachment state of the filter unit of the air cleaner Sectional drawing of the dust collection filter part with a frame of the air cleaner of Embodiment 2 of this invention Sectional drawing of the dust collection filter part with a frame of the air cleaner of Embodiment 3 of this invention Sectional drawing which shows the state at the time of the cleaning of the dust collection filter part with a frame of the air cleaner of Embodiment 4 of this invention. Front view of an air cleaner according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. Cross section of conventional air purifier Front view of the air purifier with its holding frame pulled out

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 4 Main body case 7 Front panel 8 Coupling means 9 Main body 9A Main body 11 Cross flow fan 12 Dust collection filter part with a frame 12A Dust collection filter part with a frame 12B Dust collection filter part with a frame 12C Dust collection filter part with a frame 13 Deodorization filter part 14 Storage frame 15 Filter unit 15A Filter unit 16 Storage part 17 Slide rail 18 Convex part 19 Filter side electrode 20 Main body side electrode 21 Electrode connection plate 24 Protrusion 25 Surface processing 26 Gutter part

Claims (10)

A vertically long main body, a vertically long crossflow fan provided in the main body, and a vertically long filter unit disposed on the intake flow side of the crossflow fan, the vertical filter unit being attached to and detached from the bottom surface of the body An air purifier that can be installed freely. The air cleaner according to claim 1, wherein a protrusion that prevents the main body from rolling when the main body is laid is provided on a surface of the main body case formed by an arc surface having a large degree of curvature that forms the back side of the main body. The air cleaner according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a front panel having a shape covering the front of the main body case is coupled to the main body case by coupling means provided at both ends of the front panel. The air cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the filter unit is formed by providing a dust collecting filter portion with a frame and a deodorizing filter portion so as to be freely housed in the housing frame. The air cleaner according to claim 4, wherein the storage frame is provided with a plurality of convex ribs that engage with slide rails provided in the main body. The air cleaner according to claim 4, wherein an electrode connection plate for connecting the filter side electrode provided in the dust collecting filter portion with the frame and the main body side electrode provided in the main body is attached to the storage frame. The air cleaner according to claim 4, wherein the dust collecting filter with a frame is subjected to a surface treatment and is formed so as to be washable with a neutral detergent. An air purifier configured to spray neutral detergent on the dust collecting filter with a frame from the top, wash it with water and dry it. The air cleaner according to claim 7, wherein a flange portion is provided for housing the dust collecting filter with a frame so that the dust collecting filter can be submerged during cleaning. The air cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the filter unit is detachable from the upper surface of the main body.

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