JPH11300133A - Air cleaner - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an air cleaner hard to cause local soiling and wear of a filter member. SOLUTION: This air cleaner is provided with an air introduction port 3, an air introduction fan 5, a filter member 21 for filtering introduced air, and a discharge port 10. The filter member 21 rotates by an incorporated motor 13. The filter member 21 is provided freely attachably and detachably so as to form an air flow path on a rotating disk 11 with opened central part. The air introduced with the air introduction fan 5 is filtered from the inside of the filter member 21 to the outside. The filter member 21 is provided with a deodorizing chemical and/or a perfume 31. An air cleaner main body 1 has a transparent see-through window A and a rotational state of the filter member 21 can be observed through it.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to an air purifier, and more particularly to an air purifier used for purifying indoor air.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as an air purifier used for purifying indoor air, an air inlet, an air inlet fan, a filter member for filtering the introduced air, and discharging the clean air filtered by the filter member. Various types of air purifiers having an outlet are known.

However, in this type of air purifier, the filter member has a fixed structure. For this reason, the filter member tends to be locally stained and worn.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide an air purifier that is less likely to cause local contamination and wear of a filter member.

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problems (1) The basic constitution of the present invention is to provide an air inlet, an air inlet fan, a filter member for filtering the introduced air, and discharging the clean air filtered by the filter member. In the air purifier provided with an exhaust port, the filter member is rotated by a driving source built in the air purifier main body.

[Effects] The filter member is rotated by a driving source built in the air purifier main body. Therefore, unlike the filter member in which the filter member is fixed, the filter member is less likely to be locally stained and consumed.

(2) The filter member is a hollow cylindrical body having one end closed and an opening at the other end, and air introduced from the opening by an air introduction fan is blown from the inside of the hollow cylindrical body. It is characterized in that it has a structure for filtering outward.

[Effects] The filter member is a hollow cylindrical body having one end closed and an opening at the other end, and air introduced from the opening by an air introduction fan is blown from the inside of the hollow cylindrical body. Because it is a structure that filters out,
Not only is it difficult for the filter member to be locally stained and consumed, but also the air is filtered and cleaned smoothly.

(3) The filter member is detachably provided at the opening at the other end of a rotating disk having a central portion opened so as to form an air flow path and rotated by a driving source. It is characterized by being.

[Effects] The filter member is detachably provided at the opening at the other end of the rotating disk which is rotated by a driving source and has a central portion opened so as to form an air flow path. Therefore, installation and replacement of the filter member are very simple, and the flow of air is smooth. Manufacturing is also relatively simple.

(4) The filter member includes a deodorant and / or a fragrance.

[Effects] Since the filter member is provided with a deodorant and / or a fragrance, not only the air is filtered but also the air is deodorized, and the deodorant and / or the fragrance together with the clean air are performed. From the filter member. In addition, since the filter member rotates, the clean air and the deodorant and / or the fragrance are diffused all around.

(5) The air purifier main body has a transparent see-through window, and the rotation state of the filter member can be viewed from the see-through window.

[Effects] In the conventional air purifier, there are few elements for visually enjoying the operating conditions and the like. In contrast,
In the present invention, the air purifier body has a transparent see-through window, and since the rotation state of the filter member can be visually checked from the see-through window, the eye-catching, decorative effect is large, and the interior and It is also suitable as a display for advertisements and the like. Further, the degree of dirt and consumption of the filter member can be seen at a glance through the see-through window.

(6) Further, the air purifier body has an illumination device, and the illumination device illuminates the rotation state of the filter member.

[Effects] The air purifier body has a lighting device, which illuminates the rotating state of the filter member, so that the operating condition can be visually recognized even in a dark room, and the decoration can be achieved. The effect is large, and it is suitable for interiors and displays.

(7) The air purifier main body is provided with a time display unit, and the air introduction fan and the filter member are rotated at an appropriate time.

[Effects] The air purifier body is provided with a time display unit, and the air introduction fan and the filter member are rotated at appropriate times, so that the air purifier is automatically set at appropriate times. The device operates. The time can be visually known from both the time display unit and the rotation of the filter member, and the air is automatically cleaned.

[0019]

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a side sectional view showing an example of the structure of an air purifier according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a side view.

As shown in FIG. 1, an air inlet 3 is provided at a lower portion of the air purifier main body 1, and an air inlet fan 5 is provided inside the air inlet 3. The air introduction fan 5 is driven by a built-in motor 5a (illustration of electrical connection is omitted). The type of the air introduction fan 5 is not particularly limited. For example, a sirocco fan or the like can be used in addition to an axial fan. Reference numeral 6 denotes a finger of the air introduction fan 5. An upper lid 9 is detachably attached to an upper part of the air purifier main body 1,
An air outlet 10 is formed between the air purifier 1 and the air purifier main body 1.

A duct 7 serving as an air flow path to the filter member 21 is provided above the air introducing fan 5, and a bearing 8 is mounted around the upper portion of the duct 7, and the rotating disk 11 is connected via the bearing 8. Is provided. A gear 12 is formed around the lower portion of the turntable 11, and the gear 12
A gear 14 of a rotating disk drive motor 13 meshes with the rotating disk 11 so that the rotating disk 11 is rotated by driving the motor 13. The electrical connection of the motor 13 is not shown. The rotation of the turntable 11 may be interlocked with or independent of the operation of the air introduction fan 5. The rotation speed of the turntable 11 may be a gentle speed of, for example, about 5 to 20 rpm.

The center of the rotating disk 11 is opened at the center 11a so that an air flow path is formed.
b is formed, and the filter member 2 is provided on the outer periphery of the standing portion 11b.
1 is removably fitted at a bent portion 26 on the inner peripheral side of the lower end plate 25. Turntable 11 of filter member 21
Needless to say, there is no particular limitation on the means of attachment to the device as long as it is detachable.

The filter member 21 is a hollow cylindrical body having one end closed and an opening at the other end, and has the same configuration as a generally used oil filter member for an internal combustion engine. That is, it has a perforated inner cylinder 22, a filtering part 23 located outside the perforated inner cylinder 22, and upper and lower end plates 24 and 25 for closing and supporting upper and lower ends of the filtering part 23. The upper end plate 24 closes the upper surface of the filter member 21. A substantially S-shaped bent portion 2 forming an inner peripheral opening of the lower end plate 25
A rubber gasket 27 is fitted around 6.
The filtering portion 23 has a configuration in which a filter paper and other appropriate filter materials are alternately bent inward and outward to form a chrysanthemum cross section. Since it has the same configuration as the oil filter member, it is also suitable as a display device for the oil filter member.

A deodorant and / or fragrance 31 is filled inside the porous inner cylinder 22 of the filter member 21 and below the upper end plate 24, and is held by the porous plate 33. The deodorant removes an odor mainly by adsorption or neutralization, and may be odorless or aromatic. The type, properties, components and the like of the deodorant and / or the fragrance 31 are not particularly limited. In addition, means and positions for providing the deodorant and / or the fragrance are not particularly limited.
Usually, it is good to fill the inside of the filter member 21. A deodorant and / or a fragrance may be applied or impregnated to the filtration portion 23.

When the air introduction fan 5 rotates, the air in the room to be cleaned is taken in from the air introduction port 3, and the duct 7 and the cylindrical upright portion 11 b at the center of the turntable 11 (center Through the portion 11a), it is guided to the inner space of the filter member 21 forming a hollow cylindrical body, and passes through the filtering portion 23 of the filter member 21 from inside to outside to be filtered. The clean air filtered by the filter member 21 and deodorized by the deodorant is discharged from the outlet 10. Further, the deodorant and / or the fragrance 31 are emitted from the filter member 21. Since the filter member 21 rotates, the clean air and the deodorant and / or fragrance 31 are diffused all around.

Further, the air purifier main body 1 will be described. The air purifier main body 1 has a transparent see-through window A, from which the rotational state of the filter member 21 can be visually checked. It has become. As the see-through window A, plastic or glass is used. Since the filter member 21 is not exposed to the outside due to the provision of the see-through window A, the filter member 21 is prevented from being stained by dust or the like in the room. In the illustrated example, the see-through window A is formed of a transparent plastic as a tubular part that forms a part of the main body, so that almost the entire appearance of the filter member 21 can be viewed. It is preferable that the see-through window A allows the user to see almost the entire surface of the filter member 21 because the degree of dirt and wear can be seen at a glance on the display.

Further, the air purifier main body 1 is provided with a lighting device 41.
And the filter device 21 is provided by the lighting device 41.
And its rotation state is illuminated. The electrical connection is not shown. The type, position, and the like of the lighting device 41 are not particularly limited.

As shown in FIG. 2, the air purifier body 1 is provided with a time display section 51. The time display unit 51 is connected to a microcomputer (not shown), and can operate in conjunction with the switching of the rotation of the air introduction fan 5 and the filter member 21. For example, at a predetermined time (intermittently), the switching can be turned on so that the rotation 21 of the air introduction fan 5 and the filter member is performed. Reference numeral 61 denotes a touch sensor type switch unit for manually switching the rotation of the air introduction fan 5 and the filter member 21. The switching of the rotation of the air introduction fan 5 and the filter member 21 may be automatically performed by cooperating with various sensors such as a smoke sensor.

The size of the air purifier main body 1 is not particularly limited, but has a height of about 22 cm as an example. Usually, it is used by placing it indoors. Filter member 21
For removing, replacing, etc., the upper cover 9 is removed and the filter member 21 is removed from the turntable 11.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described above.
The present invention is not limited to the above, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be carried out with appropriate modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side sectional view showing an example of the structure of an air purifier according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing an example of the structure of the air purifier according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Air purifier main body 3 Air introduction port 5 Air introduction fan 10 Outlet 11 Turntable 13 Motor 21 Filter member 23 Filtration part 31 Deodorant and / or fragrance 41 Illumination device 51 Time display part A Transparent window

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. An air purifier having an air inlet, an air inlet fan, a filter member for filtering introduced air, and an outlet for discharging clean air filtered by the filter member, wherein the filter member is An air purifier that is rotated by a driving source built in the air purifier body. 2. The filter member has a hollow cylindrical body having one end closed and an opening at the other end, and air introduced from the opening by an air introduction fan is supplied from the inside to the outside of the hollow cylindrical body. The air purifier according to claim 1, wherein the air purifier has a structure for filtering water. 3. The filter member is removably provided on an opening side of the other end on a rotating disk which is opened by a driving source and has a central portion opened so that an air flow path is formed. The air purifier according to claim 2, wherein the air purifier is provided. 4. The air purifier according to claim 1, wherein the filter member includes a deodorant and / or a fragrance. 5. The air purifier body has a transparent see-through window, from which the rotational state of the filter member can be viewed.
Or the air purifier according to 4. 6. The air purifier according to claim 5, wherein the air purifier main body has a lighting device, and the lighting device illuminates a rotation state of the filter member. 7. The air purifier main body includes a time display unit, and the air introduction fan and the filter member are rotated at an appropriate time. , 5 or 6.