JPH05317641A - Deodorizer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To facilitate the regeneration treatment of a deodorizing elements so as to effectively utilize resources and to reduce running costs and to suppress the propagation of fungi and general bacteria even if the deodorizing element is subjected to the regeneration treatment and is used for a long period of time. CONSTITUTION:An adsorption sheet 1 formed by holding fibrous activated carbon to a sheet shape and a wire net 2 coated with a silver plating are superposed on each other and are rolled to a roll shape in such a manner that the adsorption sheet 1 exists on the inner side, by which the deodorizing element 3 is formed. The deodorizing element 3 is housed into a easing 5 having many holes 4.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a deodorizer for deodorizing a foul odor in a refrigerator, an air conditioner or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a deodorizer of this type, there is a granular activated carbon having an appropriate particle size packed in a casing having a large number of holes, and the granular activated carbon is made to absorb a malodorous substance. was there.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional example, when the deodorizing effect decreases with the time of use, the entire deodorizing device is disposable, which wastes resources and increases running costs. There was the problem of becoming expensive. That is, since the regeneration process of granular activated carbon, which is a deodorizing element, is troublesome, the entire deodorizing device is thrown away, but there is a problem that the deodorizing element and the casing that can be used are discarded if the regenerating process is performed. ..

On the other hand, when the granular activated carbon is regenerated and the deodorizer is used for a long period of time, there is a problem that mold and bacteria may grow on the inner surface of the casing and the surface of the granular activated carbon, resulting in unsanitary condition.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is an object of the present invention that the deodorizing element can be easily regenerated, effective use of resources can be achieved, and running costs can be reduced. Further, it is an object of the present invention to provide a sanitary deodorizer capable of suppressing the growth of mold and other bacteria even when the deodorizing element is regenerated and used for a long period of time.

[0006]

A deodorizer according to the present invention is a roll-shaped roll in which an adsorption sheet made of fibrous activated carbon in a sheet shape and a silver-plated wire mesh are superposed and the adsorption sheet is placed inside. To form a deodorizing element, and the deodorizing element is housed in a casing having a large number of holes.

[0007]

The present invention is configured as described above, and the adsorption sheet made of fibrous activated carbon in a sheet shape and the wire mesh plated with silver are superposed and wound in a roll shape so that the adsorption sheet is on the inside. Since the deodorizing element is formed, the deodorizing function can be easily restored by removing the deodorizing element from the casing and washing it with hot water, and it can be repeatedly used by regeneration treatment, and effective use of resources can be achieved while running. The cost can be reduced. Also,
As the wire mesh is silver-plated, the sterilization effect of silver ions can be expected, and even if the deodorizing element is reprocessed and repeatedly used, it is possible to provide a sanitary deodorizer for a long period of time. ..

[0008]

1 to 3 show an embodiment of the present invention, in which a sheet-shaped adsorption sheet 1 made of fibrous activated carbon and a silver-plated wire mesh 2 are superposed and the adsorption sheet 1 is placed inside. To form the deodorizing element 3,
The deodorizing element 3 is housed in a casing 5 having a large number of holes 4. Here, in the adsorption sheet 2, the fibrous activated carbon has a diameter of 0.01 to 0.1 mm and a length of 5 to 30 m.
The wire mesh 3 has a thickness of about 1 micron.

The suction sheet 1 and the wire net 2 are overlapped with each other and wound as shown in FIGS.
As shown in (c), it is flattened and accommodated in a casing 5 having a hole 4. This casing 5
It is composed of a casing body 5a and a lid 5b that can be attached to and detached from the opening, and the deodorizing element 3 can be opened by opening the lid 5b.
Is designed to be easily retrieved.

The operation will be described below. Now, Fig. 4
As shown in FIG. 3, when the deodorizer 6 is arranged in the refrigerator 7 and the deodorizing function of the deodorizer 6 is deteriorated due to long-term use, the deodorizing element 3 is taken out from the casing 5 and sprinkled with hot water. The malodorous substance adsorbed on is scattered or washed away with the steam, and the deodorizing function is restored (80 to 90%). At this time, since the wire netting 2 is present between the wound adsorption sheets 1, the wire netting 2 serves as a reinforcing material and can prevent the fibrous activated carbon from being disturbed, and the deodorizing element 3 can be washed with hot water. Does not impair the breathability of.

Therefore, the surface of the fibrous activated carbon after washing can be easily dried in a short time, and the deodorizing function can be reliably reproduced. Furthermore, since the deodorizing element 3 is formed by winding the suction sheet 1 in a roll shape so that the deodorizing element 3 can be easily taken out from the casing 5, the deodorizing element 3 does not lose its shape.

As described above, the deodorizing element 3 can be repeatedly used by the regeneration treatment with hot water, the effective use of resources can be achieved, and the running cost can be reduced. However, since the deodorizing function of the fibrous activated carbon is not completely restored by the regeneration treatment, the number of times of repeated use is limited, but it has been confirmed by experiments that it can be used several times or more. ..

On the other hand, since the metal wire (eg, soft iron wire) plated with silver is used as the wire net 2, a sterilizing effect by silver ions can be expected and a hygienic condition can be maintained for a long time. You can In particular, after the hot water is washed, residual water is attached to the fibrous activated carbon and various bacteria are easily proliferated, so that the sterilizing effect by the silver ion is effective. The sterilization effect of silver ions has been scientifically confirmed, and when the ions inside the bacteria are exchanged with the silver ions, the essential ions of the bacteria are deprived (replaced with silver ions).
It means that most of the bacteria die.

[0014]

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY As described above, according to the present invention, a deodorizing element is formed by stacking an adsorption sheet made of fibrous activated carbon in a sheet shape and a wire mesh coated with silver and winding it in a roll shape so that the adsorption sheet is on the inside. Since the deodorizing element is removed from the casing and washed with hot water, the deodorizing function can be easily restored, and it can be repeatedly used by the regeneration process, so that effective use of resources can be achieved and running cost can be reduced. It has the effect of making it cheaper, and since it is silver-plated as a wire mesh, it can be expected to have a sterilizing effect by silver ions, and it can be sanitized for a long time even when the deodorizing element is reprocessed and repeatedly used. There is an effect that a proper deodorizer can be provided. The deodorizer of the present invention can be used not only for refrigerators but also for air conditioners.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of essential parts showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the above.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the above.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an operation of the above.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Activated carbon sheet 2 Wire mesh 3 Deodorizing element 4 Hole 5 Casing

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A deodorizing element is formed by superposing a sheet-shaped adsorption sheet of fibrous activated carbon and a silver-plated wire mesh and winding them in a roll shape so that the adsorption sheet is on the inside.
A deodorizer comprising the deodorizing element housed in a casing having a large number of holes.