JP2005000813A - Air cleaner - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an air cleaner capable of efficiently sucking up pollen and dead ticks near the floor surface and inactivating an allergic activity. <P>SOLUTION: The main body of the cleaner 2 has a suction-inlet 4 and a jet-outlet 5, contains air-blowing means 1. Further, an anti-allergen filter 6 is provided which contains an aromatic-hydroxyl compound disposed on an air-passage of the air-supplying means 1. The suction-inlet 4 is provided on the front-lower portion of the body 2 so as to form an air-flow along a floor 3, thereby making it possible to efficiently suck up pollen as well as dead ticks, and thus to inactivate the allergic activity. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an air cleaner that can reduce allergens such as mites and pollen.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, as this type of air purifier, one that sucks contaminated air from the front surface and blows out clean air from the upper surface is known (for example, see Patent Document 1). Hereinafter, the air cleaner will be described with reference to FIG.
[0003]
As shown in FIG. 6, a suction port 101 is provided on the front surface, an upwardly facing air outlet 102 is provided on the upper surface, and a main body case 104 that houses a blower 103 therein and a filter 105 provided in the suction port 101 are configured. Was.
[0004]
Moreover, the allergen reducing agent which can reduce allergens, such as a tick and pollen, is known (for example, refer patent document 2).
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Examined Patent Publication No. 63-45607 (pages 2 to 3 and FIG. 4)
[Patent Document 2]
JP 2003-81727 A ([0033], Table 1)
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In such a conventional air purifier configuration, the suction port 101 is provided on substantially the entire front surface of the main body case 104 and blows upward from the air outlet 102 on the upper surface. Smoke and airborne dust can be collected by the filter 105, but dust and mites contained in the pollen and cotton dust that fall on the floor in the room are difficult to inhale. When it soars, the human body is adversely affected, and there is a problem that it cannot be completely inactivated even when collected in the filter 105.
[0007]
An object of the present invention is to solve the conventional problems and to provide an air purifier capable of efficiently sucking pollen and mite carcasses in the vicinity of a floor surface and exhibiting antiallergic characteristics for a long period of time.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, the present invention is arranged in a main body in which a suction port and a blow-out port are formed and provided with an air blowing means inside, and an air flow path of the air blowing means provided in the main body. And an anti-allergen filter having an aromatic hydroxyl compound, and a suction port provided in the main body is provided in a lower portion of the front surface so that a suction air flow is formed along the floor surface.
[0009]
The aromatic hydroxyl compound is composed of poly-4-vinylphenol.
[0010]
Moreover, the blower outlet is provided in the both sides | surfaces of the main body.
[0011]
Also, a dust sensor provided in a lower portion of the main body and a configuration in which the main body is automatically operated when dust is detected by the dust sensor.
[0012]
Further, an auxiliary suction port is provided on the side surface of the main body.
[0013]
Further, a shielding part protruding from the side surface of the main body is provided in front of the auxiliary suction port provided on the side surface of the main body so that the auxiliary suction port cannot be directly viewed from the front side.
[0014]
In addition, a deodorizing filter provided inside the main body and a gas sensor provided on the upper portion of the main body are provided, and when the gas is detected by the gas sensor, the operation of the main body is automatically performed.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a main body in which a suction port and a blow-out port are formed and an air blowing means is provided therein, and an aromatic hydroxyl compound disposed in an air flow path of the air blowing means provided in the main body. Pollen that soars on or from the floor surface by providing a suction port provided in the main body at the lower part of the front surface so that a suction air flow is formed along the floor surface. Tick carcasses and the like are efficiently sucked into the suction port, and allergic activity is inactivated by the anti-allergen filter.
[0016]
The invention according to claim 2 has an effect of exhibiting a stable antiallergic effect for a long period of time even when moisture adheres to the filter, by constituting the aromatic hydroxyl compound with poly-4-vinylphenol.
[0017]
In the invention according to claim 3, by providing the air outlets on both side surfaces of the main body, the air flow blown from the side surface of the main body flows and circulates along the wall surface of the room, and floats near the floor surface. It has the effect of guiding dust containing substances to the suction port.
[0018]
The invention according to claim 4 is configured such that a dust sensor provided at a lower portion of the main body and a configuration in which the main body is automatically operated when dust is detected by the dust sensor. It is possible to immediately detect dust and the like that accompanies with the dust sensor, and to operate the air cleaner in a timely manner.
[0019]
According to the fifth aspect of the invention, by providing the auxiliary suction port on the side surface of the main body, it is possible to take in a wide range of dust and the like that soars not only from the front side of the main body but also from the side surface side. , Allergens in the room can be further reduced.
[0020]
The invention according to claim 6 is provided with a shielding part protruding from the side surface of the main body in front of the auxiliary suction port provided on the side surface of the main body so that the auxiliary suction port cannot be directly viewed from the front side. The noise generated from the auxiliary suction port can be shielded by the shielding portion, and the design can be improved by preventing the auxiliary suction port that is easily contaminated from being directly viewed from the front.
[0021]
The invention described in claim 7 includes a deodorizing filter provided inside the main body and a gas sensor provided on the upper part of the main body, and automatically operates the main body when gas is detected by the gas sensor. With this configuration, gas components that are likely to diffuse upwards can be immediately detected by the gas sensor provided at the top of the main unit, allowing the air purifier to operate in a timely manner, effectively smoking cigarettes, ammonia odors, etc. Can be removed.
[0022]
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0023]
【Example】
(Example 1)
As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 5, a suction port 4 and a main body in which a suction air flow is formed along a floor surface 3 in which the main body 2 is installed in a lower portion of the front surface of the main body 2 provided with a blowing means 1 inside. 2 are provided on both side surfaces.
[0024]
An anti-allergen filter 6 and a deodorizing filter 7 are arranged in the air flow path of the blowing means 1. The anti-allergen filter 6 is obtained by applying an aromatic hydroxyl compound composed of poly-4-vinylphenol to a high-performance filter made of glass fiber. The filter can be used for nonwoven fabrics, electret filters, honeycomb filters, hepa filters, etc. Yes, it can be selected as needed.
[0025]
Also, an auxiliary suction port 8 is provided on the side surface of the main body 2, and a shielding portion 9 that protrudes from the side surface of the main body 2 is provided in front of the auxiliary suction port 8 so that the auxiliary suction port 8 cannot be directly viewed from the front side. A dust sensor 10 is provided in a lower part of the main body 2, and the air blowing means 1 incorporated in the main body 2 is automatically operated when detected by the dust sensor 10.
[0026]
Further, a gas sensor 11 is provided at the upper part of the main body 2, and when the gas sensor 11 detects gas, the air blowing means 1 provided inside the main body 2 is automatically operated, and deodorizing is performed by the deodorizing filter 7 provided inside the main body 2. Configure to do.
[0027]
In the above configuration, when the presence of pollen or dust is detected by the dust sensor 10 in the vicinity of the floor surface 3 where the main body 2 of the air purifier is installed, a control unit (not shown) receives a signal from the dust sensor 10. ), The air blowing means 1 is automatically operated. At this time, a suction air flow along the floor surface 3 is formed by the suction port 4 provided in the lower part of the main body 2, and pollen or dust near the floor surface 3 is sucked into the suction port 4 and provided in the main body 2. The anti-allergen filter 6 collects pollen and mite carcasses in the dust and inactivates them with the anti-allergen filter 6.
[0028]
When the smoke sensor, ammonia gas or the like is detected by the gas sensor 11 provided on the upper part of the main body 2, the air blowing means 1 is automatically operated via the control unit in response to a signal from the gas sensor 11, The deodorizing filter 7 provided on the head removes the smell of tobacco, the smell of ammonia, and the like.
[0029]
Thus, according to the air cleaner of Example 1 of this invention, the suction inlet 4 and the blower outlet 5 are formed, and it arrange | positions in the air flow path of the ventilation means 1 in the main body 2 which provided the ventilation means 1 in the inside. An anti-allergen filter 7 having an aromatic hydroxyl compound is provided, and a suction air flow is formed along the floor surface 3 where the main body 2 of the air purifier is installed at the suction port 4 provided in the main body 2. By providing it in the lower part of the front surface, the mite carcasses and dust contained in pollen and cotton dust that soar after falling on the floor 3 in the room are efficiently sucked from the lower part of the main body 2, and the anti-allergen filter 7 Inactivation of allergic activity can be maintained even when dust re-scatters.
[0030]
In addition, when the aromatic hydroxyl compound is composed of poly-4-vinylphenol, even if moisture adheres to the filter, the poly-4-vinylphenol does not desorb from the filter, resulting in a long-term stable antiallergen effect. be able to.
[0031]
Further, by providing the air outlets 5 on both side surfaces of the main body 2, the two air streams blown out from the air outlets 5 flow along the left and right wall surfaces and are circulated to the suction port 4. Dust or the like containing floating allergen substances can be effectively guided to the suction port 4.
[0032]
In addition, a dust sensor 10 is provided in the lower part of the main body 2, and when the dust sensor 10 detects dust, the main body 2 is automatically operated, so that dust rising from the floor surface 3 can be detected by the dust sensor 10. The main body 2 is automatically operated upon detection, and the allergen substance can be removed with good timing.
[0033]
Further, by providing the auxiliary suction port 8 on the side surface of the main body 2, dust floating in the room can be sucked from a wide range extending in three directions on the floor surface, and allergen substances in the room can be further reduced.
[0034]
Further, by providing a shielding portion 9 that protrudes from the side surface of the main body 2 so that the auxiliary suction port 8 cannot be directly viewed from the front side in front of the auxiliary suction port 8 provided on the side surface of the main body 2. The generated noise is sound-insulated by the shielding part 9, and the dirt of the auxiliary suction port 8 is not directly seen from the front of the main body 2, and the appearance can be improved to improve the design.
[0035]
In addition, the deodorizing filter 7 is provided inside the main body 2, the gas sensor 11 is provided on the upper portion of the main body, and the gas detected by the gas sensor 11 is automatically operated when the gas is detected by the gas sensor 11. Is deodorized by the deodorizing filter 7, and the removal of the odor of cigarette gas and the ammonia odor can be effectively performed in a timely manner.
[0036]
【The invention's effect】
As is clear from the above embodiments, according to the present invention, the suction port and the blowout port are formed, the main body provided with the blowing means inside, and the air flow path of the blowing means provided in the main body. It has an anti-allergen filter equipped with an aromatic hydroxyl compound, and the suction port provided in the main body is provided in the lower part of the front surface so that a suction air flow is formed along the floor surface. It is possible to provide an air purifier that can efficiently inhale dust and the like containing pollen and mite carcasses and inactivate allergic activity.
[0037]
Moreover, since the aromatic hydroxyl compound is composed of poly-4-vinylphenol, a stable antiallergen effect can be brought about for a long time.
[0038]
Further, since the air outlets are provided on both side surfaces of the main body, it is possible to guide dust including allergen substances rising near the floor surface to the suction port side and efficiently remove allergen substances.
[0039]
In addition, the dust sensor provided in the lower part of the main body and the structure that automatically operates the main body when dust is detected by the dust sensor, the allergen substance is removed by operating the air purifier in a timely manner. Can be removed.
[0040]
Further, since the auxiliary suction port is provided on the side surface of the main body, dust can be sucked from a wide range, and the allergen substances in the room can be further reduced.
[0041]
In addition, since a shielding part that protrudes from the side of the main body is provided in front of the auxiliary suction port provided on the side of the main body so that the auxiliary suction port cannot be seen directly from the front side, noise generated from the auxiliary suction port is reduced. In addition, the appearance of the auxiliary suction port is not visible and the appearance is clean, so that the design can be improved.
[0042]
In addition, a deodorizing filter provided inside the main body and a gas sensor provided on the upper portion of the main body are provided, and when the gas sensor detects a gas such as a malodorous component, the main body is automatically operated. Therefore, the air purifier can be operated with good timing, and can be effectively removed against tobacco odor, ammonia odor, and the like.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the configuration of an air cleaner according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view as seen from the right side of the air cleaner. FIG. 3 is a perspective view as seen from the left side of the air cleaner. ] Cross-sectional view showing the structure of the air purifier of the same air purifier [FIG. 5] Cross-sectional view showing the relationship between the auxiliary suction port and the shielding portion of the air purifier [FIG. 6] Cross-sectional view of the conventional air purifier Explanation】
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Air blow means 2 Main body 3 Floor surface 4 Suction port 5 Outlet 6 Anti-allergen filter 7 Deodorizing filter 8 Auxiliary suction port 9 Shield part 10 Dust sensor 11 Gas sensor

Claims (7)

A suction port and a blower outlet are formed, and a main body provided with a blowing means inside, and an anti-allergen filter equipped with an aromatic hydroxyl compound disposed in an air flow path of the blowing means provided in the main body, The air cleaner which provided the suction inlet provided in the said main body in the front lower part so that a suction air flow may be formed along a floor surface. The air cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the aromatic hydroxyl compound is composed of poly-4-vinylphenol. The air cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the air outlets are provided on both side surfaces of the main body. The dust cleaner provided in the lower part of a main body, and the air cleaner of Claim 1 which carried out the structure of performing the said main body automatically, when dust is detected with this dust sensor. The air cleaner according to claim 1, wherein an auxiliary suction port is provided on a side surface of the main body. The air cleaner according to claim 5, wherein a shielding portion that protrudes from a side surface of the main body is provided in front of an auxiliary suction port provided on a side surface of the main body so that the auxiliary suction port cannot be directly viewed from the front side. The deodorizing filter provided in the inside of a main body and the gas sensor provided in the upper part of the said main body are provided, and it was set as the structure which performs the driving | operation of the said main body automatically when gas is detected by the said gas sensor. Air purifier.

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