JPH10165904A - Portable filter cleaning device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a portable filter cleaning device wherein drying of water is unnecessary and it can be used at the same time when cleaning work is finished and therefore, a number of filters can be cleaned in a short time and working efficiency can be improved. SOLUTION: This cleaning device is provided with rotational brush wheels 4 and 7, electric motors 3 and 6 for driving these rotational brush wheels, rotational torque transmitting means for transmitting rotational torques of these electric motors to the rotational brush wheels and rotating the rotational brush wheels and a filter passage 9 and by scraping and brushing off dust on an air filter 10 by rotating the rotational brush wheels 4 and 7, number of the air filters are cleaned in a short time in the neighborhood of an air-conditioner.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable filter cleaning device which can be carried near an air conditioner to clean an air filter for the air conditioner.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An air conditioner is operated while purifying air passing therethrough through an air filter, so that the air filter becomes dirty as the operation time elapses. If the operation of the air conditioner is continued while the air filter is dirty in this way, the load on the driving unit such as the motor becomes excessive, and the driving unit is likely to deteriorate due to overheating of the motor. Therefore, the dirt on the air filter for the air conditioner must be cleaned in a timely manner.

As a method of cleaning an air filter for an air conditioner, conventionally, as shown in FIG.
Was carried out to the washing place 15 and the water was washed manually by using the water pressure of the tap water 16. In this method, it is necessary to wash the dirt and then dry to remove moisture.

As shown in FIG. 7, a vacuum cleaner 17 is provided.
There is also a method of cleaning by sucking dirt.

[0005]

However, in the case of the method using a water-washing operation, a long period of natural drying is required to dry the water after cleaning, which requires a long cleaning time, increases labor costs and increases costs. Had the problem of becoming

Further, in the case of a system in which dirt is sucked and cleaned by a vacuum cleaner, there is a problem that it is difficult to sufficiently clean stubborn dirt such as dirt adhered with oil. .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems. It is not necessary to dry the water, and the air filter can be used at the same time when the cleaning operation is completed. Even if there is stubborn dirt such as adhesion, it is possible to clean a large number of filters in a short time near an air conditioner, and to obtain a portable filter cleaning device capable of improving work efficiency. Aim.

[0008]

According to the present invention, there is provided a portable filter cleaning apparatus comprising: a rotating brush wheel; driving means for driving the rotating brush wheel; and a filter passage having a filter insertion port and a filter outlet. In a portable small frame, while rotating the rotating brush wheel,
By passing the air filter through the filter passage and scraping off the dirt on the air filter, even for stubborn dirt such as oil adhesion, carry around the air conditioner and clean many filters in a short time. It can process and improve work efficiency.

In addition, by cleaning inside the cleaning device partitioned by the frame and receiving and storing the scraped dirt on a plate, the dirt is not scattered during cleaning, which is sanitary.

[0010]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Embodiment 1 FIG. 1 and 2 show a portable filter cleaning device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a front view, and FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a frame forming an outer frame. Reference numeral 2 denotes a pair of cross beams fixed to both side portions of the frame 1. Above the cross beam 2, an upper drive motor 3 corresponding to a driving means for driving a rotary brush wheel, and an upper portion supported by a support 4a. A brush wheel 4 is provided. 5 is an upper drive motor 3 and an upper brush wheel 4
And the driving force of the upper drive motor 3 is transferred to the upper brush wheel 4
, And corresponds to a rotational torque transmitting means. Similarly, below the cross beam 2, a lower drive motor 6 and a lower brush wheel 7 supported by a column 7a are provided, and the lower drive motor 6 and the lower brush wheel 7 are connected by a lower belt 8, The driving force of the lower drive motor 6 is transmitted to the lower brush wheel 7. The upper brush wheel 4 and the lower brush wheel 7 are configured as shown in FIG. 3, and the brush portion is formed of a soft acrylic resin.

A filter passage 9 is provided in the center of the front of the frame 1, a filter insertion port 9a is provided on the side where the air filter 10 is inserted, and a filter removal port 9b is provided on the side where the air filter 10 is taken out. , Dimensions are W
The air filter 10 of 650 mm × H30 mm or less can be inserted and removed. Also, frame 1
A receiving tray 11 for collecting dirt on the air filter 10 as an object to be cleaned is fixed to two bottoms of the bottom. Reference numeral 12 denotes an operation switch for controlling operation and stop of the apparatus.

Next, the operation of cleaning the air filter using the above-described apparatus will be described. First, the portable device is carried near the air conditioner, installed in a relatively stable place, and a power cord (not shown) is connected to a 100 VAC power supply. Next, when the operation switch 12 is turned on, the upper brush wheel 4 is driven by the upper drive motor 3 to drive the lower drive motor 6.
, The lower brush wheel 7 is driven.

When the air filter 10 which has been used in the air conditioner for a long period of time and is dirty is inserted from the filter insertion port 9a of the present apparatus, the cleaning operation of the Saran filter 10A having a normal thickness is shown in FIG. Yamagata filter 10
In the case of cleaning work B, the rotating upper brush wheel 4 wipes off the dirt on the upper surface of the air filter 10 and the lower brush wheel 7 wipes off the dirt on the lower surface of the air filter 10 in the state shown in FIG. Drop and remove. The dirt scraped off by the rotation of the rotating brush wheels 4 and 7 is received and accumulated in the tray 11 installed below. When the garbage or the like is collected, loosen the fixing bolt, pull out the tray 11, and discard the collected garbage or the like as appropriate. The cleaned air filter 10 is sent out by the upper and lower brush wheels 4 and 7,
It is discharged from the filter outlet 9b.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the simple operation of inserting the dirty air filter 10 into the filter insertion opening 9a allows the upper and lower brush wheels to move while the air filter 10 is passing through the filter passage 9. 4 and 7 are air filters 10
Since the upper and lower surfaces of the air filter 10 are wiped off and cleaned, there is no need for water washing, and no drying time for draining and drying the air filter 10 is required. Therefore, it is possible to clean many air filters 10 in a short time, and it is possible to improve work efficiency.

In addition, even when there is adhesion of oil stains or the like, the rotary brush wheels 4 and 7 can scrape off the oil, so that it can be cleaned cleanly.

Further, since cleaning is performed inside the cleaning device partitioned by the frame 1, and the scraped dirt is received by the plate 11, the dirt is not scattered during cleaning, which is sanitary. .

In addition, by adopting a configuration that is small in size and easy to carry and uses a 100 V power supply, restrictions on the work place can be eliminated, and the work can be carried near the air conditioner by carrying the work. And work efficiency can be further improved.

Embodiment 2 FIG. In the first embodiment, the vertical drive motors 3 and 6 and the upper and lower brush wheels 4 and 7 are provided to clean the upper and lower surfaces of the air filter 10 at the same time. If only one set is provided, and the cleaning of one side of the air filter is completed, the air filter is turned over and the back side surface is cleaned, and the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

According to the present embodiment, since the configuration of the apparatus is simplified, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

[0020]

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

With a simple operation of inserting a dirty air filter into the filter insertion opening, a rotating brush wheel provided in the air filter passage removes and cleans the surface of the air filter while passing through the air filter. Therefore, there is no need to wash with water, so that there is no need for a drying time for draining and drying the air filter, and the filter can be used at the same time as the completion of the cleaning work. Efficiency can be improved.

Further, even when there is adhesion of oil stains or the like, it can be cleaned cleanly by scraping it off with a rotating brush wheel.

Further, by forming the apparatus in a small and portable shape, it is possible to carry the apparatus near the air conditioner to perform the operation, and to eliminate the restriction of the work place, thereby improving the work efficiency. be able to.

Further, by providing the rotating brush wheel and its driving means on both sides of the filter passage, both sides of the air filter can be cleaned by one operation.

Further, by cleaning the inside of the cleaning device partitioned by the frame and receiving the scraped dirt on the plate, the dirt is not scattered during cleaning, which is sanitary.

Further, by including the rotating torque transmitting means as the driving means of the rotating brush wheel, the degree of freedom of design such as the arrangement of the components is increased, which can contribute to the miniaturization of the apparatus.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a portable filter cleaning device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the device shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a front view and a plan view showing details of an upper and lower brush wheels of the portable filter cleaning device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a cleaning operation for a Saran filter.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a cleaning operation in the case of a chevron filter.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a cleaning operation by washing a conventional air filter with water.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a cleaning operation of a conventional air filter by a vacuum cleaner.

[Description of Signs] 1 frame, 2 cross beams, 3 upper drive motor, 4 upper brush wheel, 5 upper belt, 6 lower drive motor, 7
Lower brush wheel, 8 lower belt, 9 filter passage, 9a filter insertion port, 9b filter outlet,
10 air filter, 11 pan, 12 operation switch.

[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] June 2, 1997

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0002

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION air conditioner, since the operation while constantly purify the air passing through the air filter, the air filter is stained with the elapses operating time. Continuing the operation of the air conditioner In the state where the air filter is dirty, cooling
During operation, the air volume of the heat exchanger becomes insufficient and
The compressor locks or the air volume of the heat exchanger
An abnormally high pressure operation was caused by the foot, and the protection device was activated.
Or the compressor breaks down. Thus, contamination of the air filter for air conditioner, timely, must be cleaned.

[Procedure amendment 2]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0003

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

As a method of cleaning the air conditioner air filter is conventionally as shown in FIG. 6, dirty air filter 10
Was carried out to the washing place 15 and the water was washed manually by using the water pressure of the tap water 16. In this method, it is necessary to wash the dirt and then dry to remove moisture.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A rotary brush wheel, a driving means for driving the rotary brush wheel, and a filter passage having a filter insertion port and a filter outlet are provided in a portable small frame. A portable filter cleaning device, characterized in that the filter is rotated and an air filter is passed through the filter passage to remove dirt from the air filter. 2. The portable filter cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein a rotating brush wheel and driving means for driving the rotating brush wheel are provided on both sides of the filter passage. 3. The portable filter cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein a tray for storing the removed dirt is provided at the bottom of the frame. 4. A driving means for driving the rotary brush wheel includes a drive motor, and a torque transmitting means for transmitting a rotational torque of the drive motor to the rotary brush wheel to rotate the rotary brush wheel. The portable filter cleaning device according to claim 1, 2 or 3.