JP3043873U - Air cleaner - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] To always maintain the cleaning ability of an air purifier using soil. SOLUTION: A water tank 2, a container 1 arranged above the water tank 2, a part of which extends in communication with the water tank 2 to accommodate soil 4, and a blower 3 for sending air to the soil 4 in the container 1. There is.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to an air purifier that removes contaminants contained in the air.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 No soil-based air purifiers are known except those in development. The contents of the development stage have not been published.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, in general, when air is sent to the soil, the air flow deprives the water of the soil and reduces the air cleaning ability. Will die.

The present invention aims to always maintain the cleaning ability of an air cleaner that utilizes soil.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The air purifier of the present invention sends air to a water tank 2 and a container 1 arranged above the water tank 2, a portion 7 of which extends in communication with the water tank 2 and in which a soil 4 is stored, and a soil 4 in the container 1. The blower 3 is included.

[0006]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 An embodiment of the air cleaner of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

This air purifier utilizes wet soil 4, a container 1 for containing the soil 4, a water tank 2 for naturally supplying water to the soil 4 in the container 1, and a container. 1 and the blower 3 for sending air to the soil 4.

The container 1 may be made of any material as long as it is used for an ordinary planter, and the bottom portion 1a thereof is a net or a plate body having a large number of small holes and is breathable. . A part 7 of the container 1 extends to the water tank 2 in a communicating state by a small hole 7a. The downwardly extending portion 7 may be of any shape, such as a pipe-shaped portion or a portion that forms a space with the peripheral wall of the container 1 as shown in the figure. deep.

One or several pipes 7 are provided according to the capacity of the container 1, and the lower part thereof is set so as to be immersed in the water 5 in the water tank 2. Therefore, a sufficient length for that purpose is necessary. The lowermost part of the pipe 7 has the same breathable structure (net etc.) as the bottom of the container 1. In the lower layer of the pipe 7 and the container 1, at least in the pipe 7, a water-absorbing substance (soil) such as soil, sand and fibers having a relatively high water-absorbing property is put. Most soils are water-absorbing substances that absorb water for tens of meters. Then, the air-permeable soil 4 suitable for cultivating the plant 6 is put in the upper layer portion. However, when used as an air purifier, it is not always necessary to plant the plants 6.

The water tank 2 is integral with or separate from the container 1, and may be any one as long as it does not leak water. The cross-sectional area does not necessarily have to be the same as that of the container 1. Further, this aquarium 2 may be placed on the ground or on the floor of a building, or may be embedded in them. In any case, in this air purifier, since the water tank 2 is provided below the container 1, the capacity of the water tank 2 can be increased. Water is supplied to the aquarium 2 once a month, depending on its capacity, temperature, and frequency of use. Since it is difficult to pay attention to the water supply, it is advisable to provide a water level gauge 9 consisting of a float. The water level gauge 9 is housed in a water injection hole 1b communicating with the water tank 2 below.

The blower 3 is generally equipped with a blower blade driven by an electric motor. The blower 3 is arranged to blow air to the bottom of the container 1, but in the illustrated case, it is fixedly arranged inside a tubular portion 8 extending upward from the bottom of the water tank 2. In addition to this, place the blower 3 at a place away from the container 1 and the water tank 2 and extend the pipe from the blower 3 to blow air from the bottom of the container 1 or make a hole in the side and connect the pipe to the hole. You may blow it.

In the air purifier having such a configuration, the water 5 filled in the water tank 2 permeates from the soil 4 in the pipe 7 to the soil 4 in the container 1 by the capillary phenomenon, so that a certain amount of moisture is obtained. I'm worried. Then, when water is removed from the soil 4 by evaporation and evaporation, the water is naturally replenished by the aquarium 2 by the capillary phenomenon, and as a result, a constant amount of moisture is maintained.

Then, exhaust gas such as carbon monoxide and sulfurous acid gas of automobiles, smoke and odor of cigarettes, dirty air including pollen, dust, pathogenic bacteria and the like are blown into the soil 4 from the bottom of the container 1 by the blower 3. Then, the pollutant, whether gas or solid, is absorbed and adsorbed by the wet soil 4, and decomposed by microorganisms in the soil. The decomposed product becomes fertilizer for plants. Then, the air contains almost no pollutants, the odor is removed, and the air is discharged above the soil 4 in a state of containing a part of the water in the soil 4. The water depleted in the exhaust air is naturally replenished from the aquarium 2 as described above, the soil 4 does not dry, and it is constantly maintained in a constant moist atmosphere, and the microorganisms necessary for decomposing pollutants increase stably. To breed. Therefore, the high air purification function of the soil 4 is always maintained.

[0014]

[Effect of the invention]

 Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects.

That is, most of the exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide and sulfurous acid gas contained in the air of automobiles, smoke and odors such as cigarettes, pollen, dust, pathogens, and other pollutants are absorbed into wet soil. It is collected, adsorbed, and decomposed by microorganisms in the soil. Plants do not have to be planted, but the decomposed products become fertilizers for plants. Therefore, the surrounding air can be kept odorless and highly clean, and it is possible to prevent air pollution in a wide range such as a meeting room, a waiting room, a room such as a kitchen, a rooftop, a parking lot and the like. Not only that, it can humidify the room. In addition, since the moisture content of the soil can be kept constant and the microorganisms required for decomposing pollutants can be stably propagated, a high air purification function can be maintained at all times. The soil does not require special materials and is inexpensive. In addition, there are no consumables such as filter media, no maintenance is required, and assembly and handling are easy and highly reliable. What is important is that the heat of vaporization is taken away by the evaporation of water from the soil, which causes a cooler effect that lowers the room temperature by about 5 degrees. Furthermore, it is worth mentioning that a special automatic water dispenser is not required, it is simple and inexpensive. It is also possible to store large amounts of water.

The planted plant is optimal because it can supply sufficient oxygen necessary for respiration of roots and decomposition of organic matter in the culture soil by improving air permeability, and the necessary moistness of the culture soil can be maintained. Since the rooting condition can be obtained, growth is promoted, root rot and overgrowth do not occur, special work such as replanting is unnecessary. Moreover, it does not require watering, no skill is required, and there is no loss of fertilizer due to watering.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional view of an air cleaner of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line AA ′ in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols] 1 container 2 water tank 3 blower 4 soil 5 water 6 plant 7 pipe (portion where part of bottom of container extends downward)

Claims (1)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. An air purifier comprising a water tank, a container disposed above the water tank, a part of which extends in communication with the water tank to accommodate soil, and a blower for sending air to the soil in the container.