JP2006055227A - Air purifier - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an air purifier which is small, can purify the smoke of tobacco, and at the same time, can simultaneously remove the smell as well. <P>SOLUTION: This air purifier 100 is equipped with a main body cylindrical section 11, a base 15, and an ashtray receiver 14. In this case, the main body cylindrical section 11 has an air suction port 11a, the outside of which is provided with an air guiding plate 16, and in which a negative ion generator having a spiral plate-like negative electrode is arranged. In the base 15, a suction fan 25 which sucks in the smoke, a first filter 26 and a second filter 27 are arranged, and the main body cylindrical section is fixed on the top. The ashtray receiver 14 is rotatably attached with the main body cylindrical section 11 as the pivot. The smoke rising from a cigarette which is placed in the ashtray is sucked in from the air suction port 11a of the main body cylindrical section 11, and processed by the negative ion which is emitted from the negative ion generator in the main body cylindrical section 11. In addition, the smoke goes through the first filter 26 and the second filter 27, and is discharged from an air discharge port 15a of the base 15. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an air purifier for purifying smoke rising from a cigarette placed in an ashtray. More specifically, a cylindrical main body having an intake port, an air guide plate installed outside, a spiral plate and a negative ion generator arranged inside, a fan for sucking smoke inside, and a first filter for filtering smoke. The second filter and the second base filter are arranged, and are configured to include a base that fixes the cylindrical main body and an ashtray receiver that is rotatably mounted with the axis of the cylindrical main body as an axis. The present invention relates to an air purifier that can purify smoke and remove odors at the same time.

  Tobacco smoke caused by smoking affects not only smokers but also non-smokers in the surroundings due to harmful substances contained in sidestream smoke rising from the end of the cigarette. Coexistence has become a serious social problem.

  Conventionally, there is an air cleaning device as a device for cleaning cigarette smoke, this air cleaning device sucks air and passes through a filter to remove fine dust and cigarette smoke and blow it out. Air is being purified.

  For example, an air cleaning device has been proposed that performs a purification operation by changing an operation state of sucking tobacco smoke in response to a situation where tobacco smoke is emitted during smoking (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  In this case, a first air inlet is provided in a portion of the casing facing the ashtray. A filter for collecting and purifying floating dust such as smoke rising from cigarettes placed in an ashtray is disposed at the first intake port, and a relatively small fan is disposed inside the filter. Has been. The air sucked from the first intake port passes through the filter and is discharged from the exhaust port provided at the rear of the air cleaning device main body.

  In addition, on the front surface of the air purifier body, a relatively large second for inhaling the smoke rising from the cigarette when the smoker is carrying the cigarette and the smoke from the cigarette smoked by the smoker. An air inlet is provided. A filter for collecting and purifying floating matter such as cigarette smoke dust is disposed at the second air inlet, and a relatively large fan is disposed inside the filter. The air sucked from the second intake port passes through the filter and is discharged from an exhaust port provided at the rear of the air cleaning device main body.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-245649 (pages 2, 3 and 2)

  However, in the case of the conventional smoking air cleaning device as described above, tobacco smoke can be sucked in and passed through a filter to be removed, but there is a problem that the smell of tobacco cannot be removed.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an air cleaner that is small in size and can purify cigarette smoke and simultaneously remove odors.

  An air purifier according to the present invention is an air purifier for purifying smoke rising from cigarettes placed in an ashtray, having an air inlet, an air guide plate installed outside, and a spiral plate inside A cylindrical main body in which a negative ion generator is disposed, a fan for sucking the smoke inside, a filter for filtering the smoke, a base on which one end of the cylindrical main body is fixed, and a cylinder; And an ashtray receiver that is rotatably mounted around the main body as an axis.

  In the present invention, an air guide plate is installed outside the intake port of the cylindrical main body, and a spiral plate and a negative ion generator are arranged inside. An ashtray receiver is provided on the cylindrical main body, and the ashtray receiver is rotatably attached around the cylindrical main body. A fan that sucks smoke and a filter that filters the smoke are arranged inside the base. Smoke rising from the cigarette placed in the ashtray is guided by the air guide plate, sucked from the intake port of the cylindrical body, processed by the negative ion generator inside the cylindrical body, and further passed through the filter to the base It is discharged from the exhaust port.

  Thereby, smoke can be inhaled efficiently, the air cleaner for smoking can be miniaturized, and tobacco smoke and odor can be removed simultaneously.

  For example, the spiral plate is a perforated plate, the negative ion generator is composed of an ion generator power supply, a needle-like positive electrode, and a negative electrode, and the ion generator power supply is arranged at the upper part of the cylindrical body. The spiral plate is used as a negative electrode. As a result, the smoke sucked from the intake port passes through the cylindrical main body in a tornado flow method, so that the residence time becomes longer, and it is possible to efficiently contact negative ions and ozone released from the negative ion generator, An unpleasant odor component of tobacco can be decomposed. Further, the passing air can be sterilized by negative ions.

  Further, for example, the filter includes a first filter and a second filter. The first filter has a honeycomb structure and is detachably disposed on the outlet side of the fan. The second filter is the first filter. It is detachably disposed between the base and the exhaust port of the base. As a result, the smoke that has passed through the cylindrical body passes through the first filter having the honeycomb structure and the second filter made of activated carbon, so that the airflow blown from the fan is evenly distributed and passed through the second filter. Fine dust, cigarette smoke, and remaining odorous components (for example, acetaldehyde, acetic acid, ammonia) can be adsorbed and removed by the second filter.

  In addition, since the air guide plate is further provided on the cylindrical main body, it is possible to suppress the influence of the ambient air flow and efficiently inhale the smoke rising from the cigarette placed in the ashtray.

  According to this invention, the air purifier has an air inlet, has an air guide plate installed outside, a cylindrical main body in which a spiral plate and a negative ion generator are arranged, and sucks smoke in the inside. A fan, a first filter for filtering smoke, and a second filter are arranged, a base for fixing the cylindrical main body, and an arm for arranging an ashtray that is rotatable about the axis of the cylindrical main body. The smoke can be efficiently inhaled, the air purifier for smoking can be downsized, and the smoke and odor can be removed at the same time.

Hereinafter, an air cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the entire air cleaner. As shown in FIG. 1, the air purifier 100 includes a main body cylinder portion 11, a cap 12, a base abutting portion 13, an ashtray receiver 14, a base 15, and an air guide plate 16. Yes.

  The main body cylinder portion 11 is formed in a thin wall cylindrical shape from a material such as metal or resin. An intake port 11a is provided in the length direction of the side surface. Further, a cap 12 is attached to the upper part of the main body cylinder portion 11. The lower part of the main body cylinder part 11 is fixed to the base 15 via the base abutting part 13. In addition, the main body cylinder part 11 is not limited to a cylindrical shape. Other shapes may be used.

  The cap 12 is configured to cover the upper portion of the main body cylinder portion 11. The cap 12 is fixed to the main body cylinder portion 11 by a method such as fitting or screwing. The cap 12 can hold the upper part of the air guide plate 16 (see FIG. 2).

  The base abutting portion 13 is formed in a hollow circular shape. The base abutting portion 13 is formed integrally with the main body cylinder portion 11 as a part of the base. The base abutting portion 13 may be formed separately from the main body cylinder portion 11 and fixed to the main body cylinder portion 11 with a screw or the like.

  The base abutting portion 13 is provided with a power connector 29 into which the power switch 17, the lamp 18, and the power plug 19 are inserted. The power switch 17 can adjust the rotation speed of the suction fan.

  The ashtray receiver 14 is formed from a plate material having a predetermined thickness. A rotating cylinder 14 a is provided at one end of the ashtray receiver 14. The rotary cylinder 14a is rotatably attached to the main body cylinder portion 11. The other end of the ashtray receiver 14 is provided with a hole 14b into which the ashtray can be fitted. Further, the rotary cylinder 14a is provided with a recess for holding the air guide plate 16 (see FIG. 2).

  The base 15 is formed in a hollow circular shape. The upper end of the base 15 can be rotationally locked and fixed to the lower end of the base abutting portion 13 by an engaging portion provided. Further, an exhaust port 15 a for exhausting the air after the purification process is provided in a part of the side surface of the base 15. Here, the exhaust port 15a is formed of a slit-like opening (a plurality of elongated holes). The opening shape and opening direction of the exhaust port 15a are not limited to those illustrated. Other opening shapes and opening directions may be used.

  The air guide plate 16 is composed of a bendable sheet material 16a such as a resin and a stabilizing fin 16b, and has an effect of suppressing the influence of ambient airflow and guiding smoke. The air guide plate 16 is held by the recess of the cap 12 and the recess of the rotary cylinder 14a. Further, the air guide plate 16 can be slid along the recess of the cap 12 and the recess of the rotary cylinder 14 a, whereby the air guide plate 16 can be stored on the outer periphery of the main body cylinder portion 11. Further, the air guide plate 16 may be provided with a stopper mechanism that prevents the air guide plate 16 from being removed from the concave portion of the cap 12 and the concave portion of the rotating cylinder 14a. In addition, when using the hard sheet | seat material 16a for the air guide plate 16, the stability fin 16b does not need to be provided.

  FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the air cleaner 100. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the air cleaner 100. Here, FIG. 3 is the figure seen from the top in the AA section cross section of the air cleaner 100 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main body cylinder portion 11 includes an ion generator power source 21, a plus electrode 22, a minus electrode 23, and a mounting plate 24 on which the ion generator power source 21 and the plus electrode 22 are arranged. Is provided.

  The ion generator power supply unit 21 generates a voltage applied to the positive electrode 22 and the negative electrode 23 in order to generate negative ions. The ion generator power supply unit 21 is mounted on the top of the mounting plate 24. The upper part of the ion generator power supply unit 21 is covered with a cap 12.

  The plus electrode 22 is formed in a needle shape. The plus electrode 22 is disposed so as to penetrate the attachment plate 24 from the upper portion of the attachment plate 24 and expose the needle portion to the inside of the main body cylinder portion 11. Further, the plus electrode 22 is disposed at a position shifted by a predetermined distance from the center line of the main body cylinder portion 11 and substantially at the center portion of the minus electrode 23.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the negative electrode 23 is made of a porous metal plate and wound like a tornado (spiral). The minus electrode 23 is disposed in the main body cylinder portion 11, and a terminal for connecting to the ion generator 21 is provided on the upper portion. The minus electrode 23 may be a net made of a metal wire.

  With such a configuration, smoke that has risen upward can also be smoothly inhaled. Further, when the inhaled air flow containing smoke passes through the middle part of the negative electrode 23 in a spiral shape, it can efficiently come into contact with negative ions and ozone released from the surface of the negative electrode 23. When tobacco smoke or the like passes through the negative ion atmosphere in this way, tobacco smoke or an unpleasant odor contained in the tobacco smoke is decomposed and deodorized. Moreover, the effect which sterilizes with respect to the air (including smoke) inhaled by the negative ion is also acquired. Further, toxic substances such as nicotine and tar contained in the smoke can be adsorbed on the negative electrode surface and removed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a suction fan 25, a first filter 26, and a second filter 27 are provided inside the base abutting portion 13 and the base 15.

  The suction fan 25 is a commercially available DC12V cooling fan, for example. The suction fan 25 is attached to the base abutting portion 13 so that the blowing direction is from top to bottom. The power source of the suction fan 25 is a DC 12 V power source supplied from the outside via the power plug 19. The power plug 19 is a DC terminal of the AC / DC conversion adapter. Further, the rotational speed of the suction fan 25 can be switched, for example, in two steps. When the rotation speed of the suction fan 25 is increased, the suction force for sucking smoke or the like becomes stronger.

  The first filter 26 is an activated carbon filter having a honeycomb structure. The first filter 26 is disposed on the upper part of the second filter 27. An example of a honeycomb structure is shown in FIG. A part of the smoke is adsorbed by the first filter 26 and the air flow blown from the suction fan 25 is evenly distributed and passed through the second filter 27.

  The second filter 27 is an activated carbon filter having a deodorizing function. The second filter 27 is fixed by being fitted into a recess provided in the bottom lid 28 that is the bottom surface of the base 15. The first filter 26 and the second filter 27 may be fixed to the bottom cover 28 using a dedicated filter case. Further, the bottom cover 28 may be integrated with the base 15. The first filter 26 and the second filter 27 may be a filter having a deodorizing function other than the activated carbon filter.

  FIG. 6 is a view showing a state in which the air guide plate 16 is held and stored. FIG. 6A shows a state in which the air guide plate 16 is held in the recess of the cap 12. FIG. 6B shows a state in which the air guide plate 16 is held in the recess of the rotary cylinder 14a. FIG. 6C shows the stored state of the air guide plate 16.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the upper portion of the air guide plate 16 is held between the concave portion of the cap 12 and the main body cylinder portion 11. Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the lower portion of the air guide plate 16 is held between the concave portion of the rotary cylinder 14 a and the main body cylinder portion 11.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6C, the air guide plate 16 is accommodated by being wound around the outer periphery of the main body cylinder portion 11. Therefore, in a non-use state, it becomes compact by storing the air guide plate 16.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a usage state of the air purifier 100. As shown in FIG. 7, in the use state of the air cleaner 100, the ashtray is placed on the ashtray receiver 14, and the air guide plate 16 is pulled out from the storage portion of the main body cylinder portion 11. When the power plug 19 is inserted into the power connector 29 provided on the base 15 and the switch 17 is switched to the “1” or “2” position, the suction fan 25 is operated and the suction port 11 a of the main body cylinder portion 11 is operated. Inhales smoke rising from cigarettes placed in the ashtray. The airflow including the sucked smoke passes through the middle part of the negative electrode 23 in a spiral shape. The airflow including the smoke passes through the first filter 26 and the second filter 27 disposed on the discharge port side of the suction fan 25 and is discharged from the exhaust port 15a. The smoke sucked from the intake port 11a is purified and deodorized by negative ions when passing through the main body cylinder portion 11, and passes through the first filter 26 and the second filter 27, so that the smoke The unpleasant odor of fine particles and tobacco is further removed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the air inlet plate 16 is provided, the air guide plate 16 is installed outside, and the ion generator power source 21, the plus electrode 22, and the spiral plate-like minus electrode 23 are arranged inside. A main body cylinder portion 11 on which a negative ion generator is disposed, a suction fan 25 for sucking smoke, a first filter 26 and a second filter 27 are arranged inside, and a base body portion is fixed to the upper portion. A stand 15 and an ashtray receiver 14 that is rotatably mounted about the main body cylinder portion 11 as an axis. Smoke rising from the cigarette placed in the ashtray is sucked from the intake port 11a of the main body cylinder part 11, is processed by negative ions released from the negative ion generator inside the main body cylinder part 11, and further, the first filter 26 and It passes through the second filter 27 and is discharged from the exhaust port 15 a of the base 15.

  Thereby, smoke can be inhaled efficiently, the smoking air purifier can be miniaturized, cigarette smoke can be purified, and odor can be removed at the same time.

  For example, the negative ion generator includes an ion generator power supply unit 21, a needle-like positive electrode 22, and a negative electrode 23. The ion generator power supply unit 21 is disposed on the upper portion of the main body cylinder unit 11, and is a negative electrode. 23 is formed by being spirally wound. As a result, the smoke sucked from the intake port 11a passes through the main body cylinder portion 11 in a tornado flow method, so that the residence time becomes longer, and the negative ions and ozone released from the negative ion generator can be efficiently contacted. It is possible to decompose the unpleasant odor component of tobacco. It is also possible to sterilize the passing air with negative ions.

  Further, for example, the first filter 26 has a honeycomb structure and is detachably disposed on the outlet side of the suction fan 25, and the second filter 27 is made of activated carbon, and the first filter 26 and the exhaust port of the base 15. It is arrange | positioned so that attachment or detachment is possible. Thus, the smoke that has passed through the main body cylinder portion 11 passes through the first filter 26 having the honeycomb structure and the second filter 27 made of activated carbon, so that the airflow blown out from the suction fan 25 is evenly distributed, and the second Fine dust, cigarette smoke, and remaining odorous components (for example, acetaldehyde, acetic acid, ammonia) can be adsorbed and removed by the second filter 27.

  Moreover, by providing the air guide plate 16 in the main body cylinder portion 11, it is possible to suppress the influence of the ambient air flow and efficiently suck in smoke rising from the cigarette placed in the ashtray.

  Next, another embodiment of the air cleaner will be described. FIG. 8 is a view showing another embodiment of the air purifier. This air cleaner 200 has the same configuration as the air cleaner 100 described above except for the air guide plate. In FIG. 8, the same reference numerals are given to the portions corresponding to those in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the air purifier 200 includes a main body cylinder portion 11, a cap 12, a base abutting portion 13, an ashtray receiver 14, a base 15, and an air guide plate 30. Yes.

  As described above, the main body cylinder portion 11 is provided with the ion generator power source 21, the plus electrode 22, the minus electrode 23, and the mounting plate 24 on which the ion generator power source 21 and the plus electrode 22 are arranged. ing. A suction fan 25, a first filter 26, and a second filter 27 are provided inside the base abutting portion 13 and the base 15 (see FIG. 2).

  The air guide plate 30 includes a bendable sheet material 30a such as a resin, a stability fin 30b, and an insertion clamping portion 30c. The air guide plate 30 is detachable, and is fixed to the concave portion of the cap 12 and the concave portion of the rotating cylinder 14a by the insertion clamping portion 30c. In addition, the air guide plate 30 is enlarged in the vertical direction, and the influence of the airflow can be suppressed on the portion below the ashtray receiver 14. Moreover, when not in use, it can be easily removed. The air guide plate 30 does not need to be provided with the stabilizing fins 30b when the hard sheet material 30a is used.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the air inlet plate 16 is provided, the air guide plate 16 is installed outside, and the ion generator power source 21, the plus electrode 22, and the spiral plate-like minus electrode 23 are arranged inside. A main body cylinder portion 11 having a negative ion generator disposed therein, a suction fan 25 for sucking smoke therein, a first filter 26 and a second filter 27 for filtering smoke, and a main body cylinder portion at the top. A base 15 to be fixed and an ashtray receiver 14 that is rotatably mounted with the main body cylinder portion 11 as an axis are provided. Further, an air guide plate 30 is used. Smoke rising from the cigarette placed in the ashtray is sucked from the intake port 11a of the main body cylinder part 11, is processed by negative ions released from the negative ion generator inside the main body cylinder part 11, and further, the first filter 26 and It passes through the second filter 27 and is discharged from the exhaust port 15 a of the base 15.

  Thereby, smoke can be inhaled efficiently, the smoking air purifier can be miniaturized, cigarette smoke can be purified, and odor can be removed at the same time. In addition, by providing the relatively large air guide plate 30, it is possible to suppress the influence of the ambient air flow, and to efficiently suck up smoke rising from the cigarette placed in the ashtray.

  In the above-described embodiment, the air guide plates 16 and 30 are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  In the above-described embodiment, the suction fan 25 is described as being attached to the upper part of the first filter 26 and the second filter 27, but the present invention is not limited to this. The suction fan 25 may be disposed below the first filter 26 and the second filter 27.

  In the above-described embodiment, the power switch 17 and the lamp 18 are provided in the base abutting portion 13 below the air purifiers 100 and 200. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the power switch 17 and the lamp 18 may be disposed on the cap 12 provided on the upper portion of the main body cylinder portion 11.

  In the above-described embodiment, the power connector 29 is provided on the side surface of the base 15. It is not limited to this. For example, it may be provided on the back surface. A honeycomb type ashtray with a lid may be used as an ashtray disposed in the air purifiers 100 and 200.

  As described above, the air purifier according to the present invention is a smoking air purifier for purifying smoke rising from cigarettes placed in an ashtray, and aims to reduce the size and simultaneously remove cigarette smoke and odors. Applicable to.

It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the air cleaner of embodiment. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the air cleaner 100. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the air cleaner 100. FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a negative electrode. It is a figure which shows the honeycomb structure example of a 1st filter. It is explanatory drawing of the holding | maintenance and accommodation state of an air guide plate. It is a figure which shows the use condition of the air cleaner. It is a figure which shows the other Example of an air cleaner. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an air guide plate 30.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Main body cylinder part, 11a ... Intake port, 12 ... Cap, 13 ... Base contact part, 14 ... Ashtray receptacle, 15 ... Base, 15a ... Exhaust Mouth, 16, 30 ... Air guide plate, 16a, 30a ... Sheet material, 16b, 30b ... Stabilization fin, 17 ... Switch, 18 ... Lamp, 19 ... Power plug, 21 ... Ion generator power supply, 22 ... Plus electrode, 23 ... Minus electrode, 24 ... Mounting plate, 25 ... Suction fan, 26 ... First filter, 27 ... Second filter, 28 ... bottom cover, 29 ... power connector, 100, 200 ... air purifier

Claims (4)

An air purifier for purifying smoke rising from cigarettes placed in an ashtray,
A cylindrical body having an air inlet, an air guide plate installed outside, and a spiral plate and negative ion generator arranged inside;
A fan that sucks the smoke inside and a filter that filters the smoke are arranged, and a base on which one end of the cylindrical body is fixed to the upper part,
An air cleaner, comprising: an ashtray receiver attached rotatably about the cylindrical main body. The spiral plate is formed from a perforated plate,
The negative ion generator is composed of a power source, a needle-like positive electrode, and a negative electrode.
The power source is disposed on the cylindrical main body,
The air cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the spiral plate is used as the negative electrode. The filter includes a first filter and a second filter,
The first filter has a honeycomb structure and is detachably disposed on the outlet side of the fan.
The air cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the second filter is detachably disposed between the first filter and an exhaust port of the base. The air cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the air guide plate can be stored in the cylindrical main body.

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