JPH03148532A - Air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make a flat filter. simplify the setting structure there of and facilitate its installing operation by a method wherein an air cleaner is stored in a spacing formed between a suction grill and a heat exchanger and then the air cleaner is fixed to a rear surface of the suction grill. CONSTITUTION:A spacing is formed between a suction grill I having an opening formed in a louver shape and a heat exchanger 3 formed in a shape of a vertical clevrom mark and arranged such that its upper and lower ends are near the suction grill 1 than its central part. An air cleaner 4 is stored in the spacing and then the air cleaner 4 is fixed to a rear surface of the suction grill 1. With such an arrangement, the air filter 2 can be formed into a flat shape, its fixing structure can be simplified and its installing work can be facilitated.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] Industrial Field of Application The present invention relates to an air conditioner with a built-in air purifier. It has become increasingly desirable to have an air purifying function that removes fine dust, smoke, cigarette smoke, etc., and improves comfort.For this reason, air conditioners have built-in electric air purifiers. In the conventional air conditioner described above, in FIG. 1 is the front panel, which can be opened and closed as shown by the broken line in the figure, 17 is the air filter, and 18 is the heat exchanger, which is formed in the shape of a "<" close to the above. An air purifier frame 19 is installed in front of the heat exchanger 18, and an air purifier filter 20 is attached to the air purifier frame 19. It is composed of a filter 20 and a power circuit (not shown), and 21 is a limit switch that cuts off the power circuit so that no voltage is applied to the air purifier unless the front panel 16 is closed. 7 shows a simplified structure of the air purifying filter 20, in which positive electrodes 24 and negative electrodes 25 are arranged alternately with an insulator 23 in between. In the air conditioner configured as described above, the air sucked in through the intake grill 15 and the front panel 16 (first, relatively large dust particles are removed by the air filter 17, and then fine floating particles are removed by the air purifying filter 20). The air conditioner cleans the air at the same time as cooling and heating. Since high voltage is applied to the electrodes of the purifier, it is necessary to provide a protective device to prevent accidental contact during operation, and in the above configuration, protection is provided by the limit switch 21. The intake grille 15 is provided with an opening, which is shaped like a louver, so that the fingers can easily touch the electrodes of the air purifier. Back The air filter must be installed along a curved guide to cover the entire surface of the heat exchanger and air purifying filter.
However, when implementing the present invention, it is necessary to prevent condensation formed on the heat exchanger from dripping into the air purifier. If a conductive rod or the like is accidentally inserted through the opening of the intake grille or the like while the air purifier is in operation, there is a risk of contact with the electrodes of the air purifier and an electric shock. The purpose of the present invention is to simplify the mounting structure of the air filter and improve the operability.The present invention also aims to protect the air purifier from water dripping from the heat exchanger. A further object of the present invention is to ensure safety even when a conductive rod or the like is accidentally inserted into an opening of an intake grill, etc. The purpose is to save space by installing a refrigerant control device for a refrigeration cycle by utilizing the installation space, and to facilitate dew condensation treatment in the refrigerant control device. To solve the problems, an air conditioning att according to a first configuration of the present invention includes an intake grille having an opening configured in a louver shape, and an intake grille having an opening configured in a louver shape; A space 1 formed between a heat exchanger and a heat exchanger installed in a direction close to the intake grill.A space 1 for storing an air purifier, and the air purifier is attached to the back side of the intake grill. In the air conditioner, within the space formed between the intake grill and the heat exchanger and above the air purifier, the front end is inclined such that the front end is higher than the rear end, and further below the heat exchanger. A dew treatment plate is installed to cover the upper part of the air purifier that overlaps with the projection surface.a
Further, in the air conditioner of the present invention, a protective plate having a louver-shaped opening having an inclination opposite to that of the louver of the intake grill is provided between the intake grill and the air purifier. Furthermore, according to the air conditioner ζ of the second configuration of the present invention, there is provided an intake grille having an opening configured in a louver shape, and an intake grille that is formed in the shape of a "<" and whose upper and lower ends are closer to the intake grille than the center part. A front frame is installed between the heat exchangers installed in a direction close to each other, and an air purifier is housed in a space formed between the front frame and the intake grill, and the air purifier is attached to the front side. It was a
The present invention also provides the air conditioner with an inclination between the front frame and the air purifier such that the front end is higher than the rear end, and behind the adjacent upper louver in the projection plane from above. The label is configured in a louver shape with an overlap margin between the end and the front end of the lower louver, and is further provided with a dew treatment plate that covers the upper part of the air cleaner that overlaps with the lower projection surface of the heat exchanger. Furthermore, in the air conditioner of the present invention, a protective plate having a louver-shaped opening having an inclination opposite to that of the louver of the intake grill is provided between the intake grill and the air cleaner. 4 Furthermore, the present invention provides an air conditioner having the first or second configuration, in which a refrigerant control device for the refrigeration cycle is provided in the space formed between the heat exchanger and the suction grill. Effect EEL The present invention C: L The mounting structure of the air filter can be simplified and the installation can be made easier.The present invention also prevents condensation formed on the heat exchanger from dripping into the air purifier. Moreover, the EEL of the present invention ensures safety by preventing conductive rods, etc. accidentally inserted from the opening of the intake grill from coming into contact with the air purifier, without interfering with the intake of air from the intake grill. Further, the present invention can save space in installing a refrigerant control device of a refrigeration cycle, and at the same time, it can facilitate dew condensation treatment of the refrigerant control device. The first configuration of the present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings.The first configuration of the present invention will be explained with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG. 4
Figure 1 shows the structure of the floor-standing air conditioner, and Figure 3 shows details around the air purifier. In FIGS. 1 and 3, 2 is an air filter, 3 is a heat exchanger, and both upper and lower ends of the heat exchanger 3 are `` which is closer to the intake grille 1 than the center part.
4 is an air purifier frame, and even though the air purifier frame 4 has an air purifying filter 5 attached to it, the air purifier frame in this embodiment is the same as the conventional example. The air purifier frame 4, the air purifier filter 5, and the power circuit (not shown) may be configured and fixed to the back surface of the intake grill l. Furthermore, a dew treatment plate 6 is provided so as to cover the entire portion above the air purifier and below the heat exchanger 3 in a projection plane from above. 4. The protection plate 7 has a louver-shaped opening having an inclination opposite to that of the louver of the intake grille l, and is installed between the intake grille l and the air purifier frame 4. 8 is a limit switch, which is installed to cut off the power circuit so that no voltage is applied to the air purifier unless the intake grill l is closed; The condensed water generated in the container 3 is discharged to the outside through a receiving pipe (not shown).Furthermore, 10 is a refrigerant control device for the refrigeration cycle, which is composed of a capillary tube, a two-way valve, etc., and 11 is a fan. Amo na k 12 is a conductive rod.The air conditioner constructed as described above is used to store the air purifier between the intake grill 1 and the heat exchanger 3 to save space. By making the filter 2 flat, the mounting structure can be simplified and it can be easily attached.Also, as shown in Figure 3, the condensed water dripping from the heat exchanger 3 is guided to the dew treatment plate 6. Even though the water returns to the heat exchanger 3 without dripping into the purifier and is discharged through the water tray 9, the conductive rod 1 inserted between the louvers of the suction grill l
2 can be prevented by the louver of the protection plate 7.
Further, the condensation accumulated on the refrigerant control device IO is dripped onto the heat exchanger 3 and discharged through the water tray 9.The second configuration of the present invention will be explained with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. Sumo Koko expression Regarding the same structure as the first one (Yo)
4 shows the structure of the floor-standing air conditioner according to the present invention, and FIG. 5 shows details around the air purifier. 14 and 5, reference numeral 13 denotes a front frame, which is installed between the large suction grill 1 and the heat exchanger 3. Also, in front of the front frame 13, there is provided the air purifier frame 4. is fixed, and furthermore, the air purifying filter 5 is attached to the air purifier frame 4. Also, a dew treatment plate 14 is provided between the air purifier frame 4 and the front frame 13.
The exposure processing plate 14 has an inclination such that the front end is higher than the rear end, and the rear end of the adjacent upper louver and the front end of the lower louver overlap in the projection plane from above. Further, the protective plate 7 may be configured in a louver shape having a width and may cover the entire portion above the air cleaner and below the heat exchanger 3 in the projection plane. The air conditioner EL configured as described above is installed on the intake grill so as to cover the entire front surface of the air conditioner EL.In order to save space, the air filter 2 is placed on a flat surface. In addition, as shown in Fig. 5, the condensed water dripping from the heat exchanger 3 is guided to the dew treatment plate 14 without dripping into the air purifier. Even if the conductive rod 12 is returned to the heat exchanger 3 and discharged through the water tray 9, the conductive rod 12 inserted between the louvers of the suction grill 1 can be blocked by the louvers of the protection plate 7. In the configuration of 2, the protection plate 7
Effects of the Invention As is clear from the above embodiments, the air conditioner of the first configuration of the present invention has an intake grille having an opening configured in the form of a louver. , a spatial zone formed in the shape of a "<" and formed in an opening with a heat exchanger installed with both upper and lower ends closer to the intake grill than the center; By attaching the purifier to the back side of the intake grille, the air filter can be configured as a flat surface. This simplifies the air filter mounting structure and makes it easier to install. By forming the air purifier into a "<" shape, the air purifier can be stored between the intake grill and the air purifier, making effective use of space and creating a compact air conditioner. In the space formed between the heat exchangers and above the air purifier, the front end is inclined such that the front end is higher than the rear end, and further above the air purifier in a projection plane from above and above the air purifier. By installing a dew treatment plate that covers the entire lower part of the heat exchanger, it is possible to prevent condensation formed on the heat exchanger from dripping into the air purifier. By providing a protective plate having a louver-shaped opening having an inclination opposite to that of the louver of the intake grill, it is possible to prevent the air from being accidentally inserted through the opening of the intake grill without obstructing the intake of air from the intake grill. Safety can be ensured to prevent conductive rods etc. from coming into contact with the air purifier, and the air conditioner according to the second configuration of the present invention also includes an intake grill having an opening configured in a louver shape. , a front frame is installed between the heat exchanger formed in a dogleg shape and installed in such a direction that both upper and lower ends are closer to the intake grill than the center;
Furthermore, by storing an air purifier in the space formed between the front frame and the intake grille, and attaching the air purifier to the front frame, the air filter can be constructed as a flat surface. The filter mounting structure is simplified, making installation easier.At the same time, by forming the heat exchanger in the shape of a "<", the air purifier can be stored between it and the intake grill. This makes it possible to effectively utilize space and realize a compact air conditioner.In addition, the space between the front frame and the air purifier has an inclination such that the front end is higher than the rear end, and is projected from above. The rear end of the upper louver and the front end of the lower louver, which are adjacent in the plane, are configured in a louver shape with an overlap margin, and further, in the projection plane, the rear end of the upper louver and the front end of the lower louver are above the air cleaner and below the heat exchanger. By providing a dew treatment plate that covers the entire area, it is possible to prevent the condensation generated on the heat exchanger from dripping into the air purifier.Furthermore, between the intake grill and the air purifier, it is opposite to the louver of the intake grill. By providing a protective plate with a louver-shaped opening with an inclination of Safety can be ensured by preventing contact with the heat exchanger, and space can also be used effectively by installing the refrigerant control device for the refrigeration cycle in the space formed between the heat exchanger and the intake grill. At the same time, condensation formed in the refrigerant control device can be dripped onto the heat exchanger, making it easy to dispose of it.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a cross section of a floor-standing air conditioner with a built-in air purifier according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the same. FIG. 3 is a cross section of the same main part. A cross section of an air conditioner according to a second embodiment of the present invention FIG. 6 is a cross section of a conventional air conditioner with a built-in air purifier FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a general air purifying filter a1...・・Suction grill) l-, 3・・・・Heat exchanger 4・
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Claims (7)

[Claims] (1) An intake grille having a louver-shaped opening, and a heat exchanger formed in a dogleg shape and installed with both upper and lower ends closer to the intake grille than the center. An air conditioner comprising: an air purifier housed in a space formed between the suction grill and the heat exchanger, and the air purifier attached to the back side of the suction grill. (2) A dew treatment plate is provided in the space formed between the intake grill and the heat exchanger and above the air purifier, and the dew treatment plate is tilted so that its front end is higher than its rear end. Claim 1, wherein the dew treatment plate covers an upper portion of the air cleaner that overlaps with a lower projection surface of the heat exchanger.
Air conditioner as described. (3) The air conditioner according to claim 1, further comprising a protective plate having a louver-shaped opening having an inclination opposite to that of the louver of the intake grill, provided between the intake grill and the air cleaner. (4) A suction grill having a louver-shaped opening, and a heat exchanger formed in a dogleg shape and installed with both upper and lower ends closer to the suction grill than the center. 1. An air conditioner, wherein a front frame is provided between the front frame and the intake grill, an air purifier is housed in a space formed between the front frame and the intake grille, and the air purifier is attached to the front frame. (5) A dew treatment plate is provided between the front frame and the air purifier, and the dew treatment plate has an inclination such that its front end is higher than its rear end, and the dew treatment plate is tilted from above. The rear end of the upper louver and the front end of the lower louver that are adjacent to each other in the projection plane of the heat exchanger are configured in a louver shape with an overlap margin, and the dew treatment plate overlaps the lower projection plane of the heat exchanger. The air conditioner according to claim 4, which covers an upper portion of the purifier. (6) The air conditioner according to claim 4, further comprising a protective plate having a louver-shaped opening having an inclination opposite to that of the louver of the intake grill, provided between the intake grill and the air cleaner. (7) The air conditioner according to claim 1 or 4, wherein a refrigerant control device for a refrigeration cycle is provided in a space formed between the heat exchanger and the suction grill.