JP2023113151A - Ventilation device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a ventilation device capable of facilitating maintenance.SOLUTION: A ventilation device comprises a body, a filter, and a panel. The ventilation device comprises a first engagement unit in which the filter and the panel are engaged with each other, a second engagement unit in which the first engagement unit and the body are engaged with each other. The first engagement unit is integrally detachable with respect to the body, and has an insect capturing space formed by the panel and the filter. The panel comprises an opening part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present disclosure relates to an insect-trapping blower.

Conventionally, air blowers having insect trapping performance have been disclosed.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an air blower that includes a housing, an air blower, a filter, and a cover member. disclosed.

WO2012/023458

However, in the blower device described in Patent Document 1, it may be difficult to attach and detach only necessary parts, and there is a need for easy maintenance.

Therefore, in view of the above problem, an object of the present disclosure is to provide an air blower that can be easily maintained.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a blower device including a main body, a filter, and a panel, wherein the filter and the panel are engaged with each other, a first engagement unit, the first engagement unit, and the main body and a second engaging unit that engages with each other, wherein the first engaging unit is integrally detachable with respect to the main body, and has an insect trapping space formed by the panel and the filter. , said panel is provided with an opening.

As described above, according to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide an air blower that facilitates maintenance.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the blower device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the air blower according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of the air blower according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a simplified cross-sectional view of the blower device according to the first embodiment taken along a horizontal plane. FIG. 5 is a simplified horizontal cross-sectional view of the blower apparatus according to the first embodiment, showing that the first engagement unit is integrally attachable to and detachable from the main body. FIG. 6 is a simplified side view of the blower device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a simplified horizontal cross-sectional view of the blower device according to the second embodiment, showing that the first engagement unit is integrally attachable to and detachable from the main body. FIG. 8 is a simplified side view of the blower device according to the second embodiment.

Preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In addition, the present embodiment described below does not unduly limit the content of the present disclosure described in the claims, and all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential as a solution to the present disclosure. not necessarily. The X-axis is the horizontal direction of the blower, the Y-axis is the horizontal direction of the blower, and the Z-axis is the height direction of the blower.

<First embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of a blower device 100 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the blower device 100 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of the blower device 100 according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, the blower device 100 according to the first embodiment includes a main body 1, a filter 2, and a panel 3. As shown in FIGS. The blower 100 blows air into the living room. The blower device 100 is installed, for example, on the floor of a living room.

As shown in FIG. 2, the blower device 100 according to the first embodiment includes a first engaging unit A and a second engaging unit B. As shown in FIG. The first engagement unit A engages the filter 2 and the panel 3 with each other. The second engaging unit B engages the first engaging unit A and the main body 1 with each other.

Also, the first engaging unit A is integrally attachable to and detachable from the main body 1 and has an insect trapping space S formed by the panel 3 and the filter 2 . The panel 3 then has an opening 4 . Since the first engagement unit A is detachable integrally with the main body 1 in this manner, maintenance can be facilitated. Furthermore, by doing so, even when the panel 3 is opened for maintenance, it is possible to prevent insects from escaping. Each configuration will be described in detail below.

The main body 1 is the main body of the blower device 100 . The main body 1 also includes a top plate portion 12 , a bottom plate portion 14 and side plates 15 . The side plate 15 is arranged between the top plate portion 12 and the bottom plate portion 14 . The horizontal cross-sectional shape of the side plate 15 exhibits, for example, a substantially elliptical shape.

The top plate portion 12 is arranged to face the bottom plate portion 14 . The top plate portion 12 is arranged on the upper side (+Z) of the main body 1 . The top plate portion 12 has an operation display portion 6 and an air outlet 5 .

The operation display unit 6 has a plurality of buttons and indicator lamps. The operation display unit 6 sets the operation of the blower 100 by user's operation. Specifically, the operation display unit 6 instructs to turn on/off the blower 100 and to change the air volume of the blower 10 by operating each button.

The main body 1 further comprises a suction chamber 7 , a discharge chamber 13 and a partition wall 11 . The partition wall 11 partitions the suction chamber 7 and the discharge chamber 13 . The suction chamber 7 is arranged on the back surface D2 direction side of the discharge chamber 13 .

The main body 1 has a flow passage RA. Specifically, the suction chamber 7 communicates with the outside of the main body 1 through the inlet 20 . The discharge chamber 13 communicates with the outside of the main body 1 through the blowout port 5 . The suction chamber 7 and the discharge chamber 13 communicate with each other through a partition wall port 11a provided at the bottom of the partition wall 11 . The inlet 20, the suction chamber 7, the partition wall port 11a, the discharge chamber 13, and the outlet 5 correspond to the flow path RA.

The body 1 also comprises a UV lamp for attracting insects. A UV lamp illuminates the trapping space S. In this way, insects can be trapped efficiently.

The suction chamber 7 will be explained in detail. The suction chamber 7 includes a filter 2, a deodorizing filter 8, and a dust collecting filter 9.

Filter 2 is a prefilter. As mentioned above, the filter 2 and the panel 3 form a first engaging unit A that engages with each other. The first engagement unit A is integrally removable from the main body 1 .

Further, the filter 2 is arranged on the front surface direction D1 side (+X direction) with respect to the panel 3 . Filter 2 has a rectangular frame and a mesh. The frame has a plurality of openings and is made of synthetic resin such as ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene). The mesh is made of polypropylene, for example, and welded to the frame. The size of the mesh is such that insects such as mosquitoes or flies cannot pass through.

The deodorizing filter 8 deodorizes odors contained in the air.

The dust collection filter 9 collects dust contained in the air. The dust collection filter 9 is, for example, a HEPA filter (High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter).

Next, the discharge chamber 13 will be described in detail. The discharge chamber 13 accommodates the blower 10 .

The blower 10 has a fan 10b and a motor 10a. The motor 10a rotates the fan 10b. Specifically, the center of the fan 10b is connected to the rotating shaft of the motor 10a.

The fan 10b generates airflow so that the air passes through the flow path RA. Specifically, the rotation of the fan 10b causes air to flow from the outside of the blower 100 into the trapping space S through the opening 4 of the panel 3 in the direction D. As shown in FIG. Direction D indicates the direction of air flow (airflow). Furthermore, the air flows into the suction chamber 7 through the opening 4 of the panel 3 . The air that has flowed in flows through the interior of the suction chamber 7 to the front surface D1. The air is sucked into the fan 10b through the partition wall port 11a provided in the lower part of the partition wall 11. As shown in FIG. The fan 10b changes the traveling direction of the air upward. Then, the air is discharged to the outside of the blower device 100 via the outlet 5 . That is, the blower 10 generates an airflow. The air outlet 5 blows out the airflow generated by the blower 10 .

The panel 3 is a back panel provided on the back D2 (rear direction −X) of the blower 100 . Moreover, the horizontal cross-sectional shape of the panel 3 exhibits, for example, a substantially semi-elliptical shape, as shown in FIG. Panel 3 has a plurality of openings 4 .

Each of the openings 4 is an opening. The opening 4 sucks in air and insects from the outside and introduces the insects into the insect trapping space S. Insects to be targeted may be insect pests, but insects having the ability to fly are particularly preferable. Types of insects include, but are not limited to, mosquitoes and flies, and may be, for example, flies, bookworms, stink bugs, and bees. Opening 4 may be generally rectangular, oval, circular, or a combination thereof.

The panel 3 includes a lid portion 40 that allows the opening portion 4 to be opened and closed. The lid portion 40 is slid along the opening portion 4 as indicated by an arrow to open and close the opening portion 4 . The opening and closing of the lid portion 40 may be performed manually, or may be performed automatically as described later. FIG. 1 shows a state in which the lid portion 40 is closed.

Moreover, it is preferable that the lid portion 40 has a structure having a plurality of ventilation holes to the extent that insects cannot pass through. In this way, insects can be caught more reliably without escaping out of the main body 1, and the air can be cleaned. The vents allow passage of air and restrict passage of insects. For example, the ventilation holes may have a mesh structure.

Control unit 60 controls fan 10 by executing a computer program. Specifically, the control unit 60 controls the blower to blow air at one of “strong”, “medium” and “weak” air volume based on the input signal from the button of the operation display unit 6. control 10. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 60 can automatically control the opening and closing of the lid unit 40 by sliding it using a motor or the like as indicated by arrows. This saves the user the trouble of opening and closing the lid 40 .

Furthermore, it is preferable that the control unit 60 closes the lid unit 40 before the fan 10b included in the blower device 100 stops. In this way, it is possible to prevent insects from escaping from the insect trapping space S to the outside of the main body 1 when the fan 10b stops blowing air.

The blower device 100 according to the first embodiment can further include AIoT, and the lid portion 40 can be remotely opened and closed. In this way, remote control becomes possible. For AIoT, known things and means are used.

FIG. 5 is a simplified horizontal cross-sectional view of the blower device 100 according to the first embodiment, showing that the first engaging unit A can be attached to and detached from the main body 1 integrally. It is a diagram. FIG. 6 is a simplified side view of the blower 100 according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the first engagement unit A is integrally attachable to and detachable from the main body 1 .

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, in the second engaging unit B, the filter 2 is engaged with the main body 1. As shown in FIG. That is, the second engaging unit B is engaged with the main body 1 through the filter 2 while the first engaging unit A and the main body 1 are engaged with each other. For example, a guide 1a may be provided on the side surface of the main body 1, and a guide rail 2a may be provided on the side surface of the filter 2 and on the side of the main body 1, and they may be slid in the Z direction (+Z, -Z) and engaged.

In the first engaging unit A, an insect containing case 70 is provided. The insect housing case 70 is provided in the insect trapping space S. The insect containing case 70 is attached to and detached from the bottom of the panel 3 , and it is preferable that only the insect containing case 70 is detachable from the panel 3 . In this way, dead insects that have accumulated on the bottom can be easily discarded. In order to make only the insect containing case 70 detachable from the panel 3, a convex portion 70a of the insect containing case 70 and a concave portion 3a of the panel 3 may be provided so that they can be slid and detached.

Insects are housed in the insect housing case 70 through a window 70 b provided in the insect housing case 70 and communicating with the opening 4 .

Moreover, it is preferable that only the panel 3 is detachable from the second engaging unit B. As shown in FIG. In other words, the second engaging unit B can be attached and detached with the panel 3 alone. In order to make the panel 3 alone detachable, a projection 2b is provided on the side surface of the filter 2 and a hole 3b is provided on the side surface of the panel 3, and the projection 2b is hooked or removed by the hole 3b. Detachment of panel 3 to filter 2 can be in the X direction (+X, -X). Either the panel 3 alone or the first engagement A of the panel 3 and the filter 2 can be attached and detached.

<Second embodiment>
FIG. 7 is a simplified horizontal cross-sectional view of the blower device 200 according to the second embodiment, showing that the first engaging unit A can be attached to and detached from the main body 1 integrally. It is a diagram.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, in the second embodiment, the second engagement unit B engages the main body 1 with the panel 3 instead of the filter 2 . Such a form has a structure in which only the panel 3 cannot be removed. In order to engage the panel 3 with the main body 1, the panel 3 may be provided with a hooking portion 3c and the main body 1 may be provided with a hooked portion 1c.

In this way, even when the panel 3 is opened for maintenance, the panel 3 and the filter 2 are integrated, so maintenance can be facilitated. Furthermore, by doing so, the insect trapping space S can be maintained, and escape of insects can be suppressed.

Further, only the filter 2 is detachable from the second engaging unit B. As shown in FIG. That is, the second engaging unit B can be attached/detached only with the filter 2 . In order to make the filter 2 only detachable, the guide rail 3d of the panel 3 may be provided inside the panel 3 and on the insect trapping space S side. Removal of the panel 3 can be in the Z direction (+Z, -Z). Only the filter 2 can be attached and detached in either the panel 3 or the first engagement A of the filter 2 .

As described above, according to the blower devices 100 and 200 according to the present disclosure, maintenance can be facilitated. Furthermore, according to the blowers 100 and 200 according to the present disclosure, it is possible to prevent insects from escaping even when the panel 3 is opened for maintenance.

Although the embodiments and examples of the present disclosure have been described in detail as described above, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that many modifications are possible without substantially departing from the novel matters and effects of the present disclosure. , will be easily understood. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this disclosure.

For example, a term described at least once in the specification or drawings together with a different, broader or synonymous term can be replaced with the different term anywhere in the specification or drawings. Also, the configuration and operation of the air blower are not limited to those described in the embodiments and examples of the present disclosure, and various modifications are possible.

1 main body 1a guide 1c hooked portion 2 filter 2a (filter) guide rail 2b (filter side) projection 3 panel 3a (panel) recess 3b (panel side) hole 3c hook Section, 3d (Panel) Guide Rail, 4 Opening, 5 Blower Port, 6 Operation Display, 7 Suction Chamber, 8 Deodorizing Filter, 9 Dust Collection Filter, 10 Blower, 10a Motor, 10b Fan, 11 Partition, 11a Partition mouth 12 top plate portion 13 discharge chamber 14 bottom plate portion 15 side plate 20 inlet port 40 cover portion 60 control portion 70 insect containing case 70a convex portion (of the insect containing case) 70b window 100, 200 Blower A First engagement unit B Second engagement unit D1 Front D2 Back S Insect trapping space RA Flow passage X Front and back horizontal direction of blower Y Left and right horizontal direction of blower Z height direction of blower

Claims (12)

A blower device comprising a main body, a filter, and a panel,
a first engagement unit in which the filter and the panel engage with each other;
a second engagement unit in which the first engagement unit and the main body are engaged with each other;
with
The first engaging unit is integrally detachable with respect to the main body, and has an insect trapping space formed by the panel and the filter,
The blower device, wherein the panel has an opening. 2. The blower device according to claim 1, wherein the panel includes a lid that opens and closes the opening. 3. The air blower according to claim 2, wherein the lid has a plurality of ventilation holes which are large enough to prevent passage of insects. The blower device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second engaging unit engages the filter with the main body. The blower device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second engaging unit is such that the panel is engaged with the main body. 5. The blower device according to claim 4, wherein only the panel is detachable from the second engaging unit. 6. The blower device according to claim 5, wherein only said filter is detachable from said second engagement unit. 3. The blower device according to claim 2, wherein the lid portion is automatically opened and closed by a control portion that controls opening and closing. 9. The blower device according to claim 8, wherein the lid portion is closed by the controller before the fan included in the blower device is stopped. further equipped with AIoT,
10. The blower device according to claim 8, wherein the lid can be opened and closed by a remote control. The air blower according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein only an insect containing case is detachable in said first engaging unit. The blower device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the main body comprises a UV lamp.

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