KR102002318B1 - Air Cleaner Having Electrolysis Reactor - Google Patents

Abstract

An air cleaner including an electrical reforming device is presented. An air cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention is an air cleaner that sucks air to remove foreign substances in the air and discharges filtered air. The air cleaner is mounted inside the air cleaner, and sucks air from the outside to one side. An exhaust air flow device; An electrolyte storage container mounted on the air cleaner, and having an accommodation space for storing a liquid material capable of conducting electricity therein; A humidifier installed inside the air cleaner and configured to humidify the air discharged using ultrasonic vibration by receiving a liquid material from an electrolyte storage container or a reforming device; A reforming device mounted inside the air purifier, receiving a liquid material from an electrolyte storage container, applying a current to the liquid material to change chemical properties of the liquid material, and providing a reformed liquid material to a humidifier. It is made the point of composition.
According to the present invention, by providing an air flow device, an electrolyte storage container, a humidification device and a reforming device of a specific structure, it is possible to provide an air purifier capable of simultaneously performing the air filtration function, humidification function and air sterilization function. .

Description

Air Cleaner with Electrical Reforming Device {Air Cleaner Having Electrolysis Reactor}

The present invention relates to an air cleaner, and more particularly, to an air cleaner including an electrical reforming device.

Humidifiers for supplying moisture to maintain the health of the human body have been widely used when humidity of the room needs to be controlled, such as in seasons or air conditioning.

Recently, as a result of researches that bacteria or pathogens inhabit water in a humidifier and bacteria or pathogens are transferred to moisture or water vapor supplied from the humidifier, the sterilization performance of the humidifier has emerged as a very important problem.

In general, the ultrasonic humidifier with low power consumption and a large amount of spray has been widely used, but there is a problem that bacteria can be sprayed as it is in the water in the humidifier to be sprayed as it is to become a pathogen for pathogens.

Accordingly, the heating humidifier, which has recently been used more frequently, is a method of heating water in a humidifier and spouting it with water vapor. Since boiling water is sprayed, it maintains room temperature with hygienic and warm water vapor, thereby reducing the respiratory burden. However, there is a problem in operation that the spray amount is relatively small, the power consumption is high, and the characteristic noise is generated. In addition, there is a problem of the occurrence of safety accidents due to high temperature heat in the process of boiling water.

On the other hand, as a complex form of these, a combined humidifier combined with a heating method and an ultrasonic method has been used, but it has a problem in that it can take advantage of each method but requires a high manufacturing cost.

In addition, the complex humidifier according to the prior art includes a method of boiling water to be humidified, there is a problem that can not sterilize or sterilize air suspended in the air.

In order to solve this problem, the sterilizing humidifier shown in FIG. 1 has been developed.

The sterilizing humidifier 100 according to the related art is a humidifier that sprays moisture by making water stored in the reservoir 120, and is installed to be immersed in water in the reservoir 120 to generate moisture by evaporating or scattering water to generate moisture. 140 and a pair of electrodes 150 arranged to face each other and installed to soak in water in the reservoir 120 to electrolyze water to generate an oxidant when a direct current is applied, and electrical conductivity in the water. When it is detected that the electrical conductivity measuring unit 180 and the value measured by the electrical conductivity measuring unit 180 is lower than the predetermined first value, the salt solution or salt powder is stored in the reservoir It is a configuration including a salt supply unit 160 for supplying the water in the (120).

The sterilizing humidifier according to the prior art may implement hygienic humidification by erasing the bacteria in the reservoir, but this also has a problem in that it is not possible to sterilize or disinfect the air floating bacteria.

Therefore, there is a need for a technology for an air cleaner that can solve the above-mentioned problems according to the prior art.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication 10-2013-0114311 (published 18 October 2013)

An object of the present invention is to provide an air purifier capable of performing an air filtration function, a humidification function and an air sterilization function.

Air purifier according to an aspect of the present invention for achieving this object is an air purifier for removing the foreign matter in the air by sucking the air, and discharged filtered air, which is mounted inside the air purifier, the air from the outside An air flow device that inhales and discharges to one side; An electrolyte storage container mounted on the air cleaner, and having an accommodation space for storing a liquid material capable of conducting electricity therein; A humidifier installed inside the air cleaner and configured to humidify the air discharged using ultrasonic vibration by receiving a liquid material from an electrolyte storage container or a reforming device; A reforming device mounted inside the air purifier, receiving a liquid material from an electrolyte storage container, applying a current to the liquid material to change chemical properties of the liquid material, and providing a reformed liquid material to a humidifier. It may be a configuration.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the air flow apparatus, the blow fan of the structure for sucking air from one side of the air cleaner; And a filter mounted on one side or both sides of the blow fan and filtering air introduced into the blow fan.

In this case, one side of the air cleaner, the filter may be further mounted at a position corresponding to the filter mounted on the blow fan.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the liquid material accommodated in the electrolyte storage container may be tap water or saline.

In one embodiment of the present invention, one side of the electrolyte storage container, a water level measuring member for measuring the storage amount of the liquid material stored in the storage space of the electrolyte storage container may be mounted.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the humidifying apparatus, the main body portion for receiving the liquid material from the electrolyte storage container or the reforming device to store in the inner receiving space; An ultrasonic vibrator mounted on a lower surface of the main body and generating an aerosol droplet by applying ultrasonic vibration to a liquid material contained in the main body; And an injection fan mounted on an upper portion of the main body and discharging water droplets in an aerosol state to the outside through an injection nozzle.

In this case, the humidifier may be configured to further include a water level detection sensor mounted inside the main body and detecting the level of the liquid substance stored in the inner storage space of the main body.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the reforming apparatus, the liquid material inlet and the liquid material outlet is formed on both sides, the housing formed therein the receiving space for accommodating the electrode module; And a structure in which two or more electrode assemblies are stacked inside the housing, and the liquid material supplied through the liquid material inlet flows through the surface of the electrode assembly to the liquid material outlet so as to flow to the liquid material outlet. It may be configured to include; an electrode module is formed.

In this case, the electrode module is disposed on the outermost side facing the liquid material inlet, the electrode plate is mounted on the surface facing the liquid material supplied from the liquid material inlet, the first side has a flow path formed in the center direction An electrode assembly; The first electrode assembly is stacked adjacent to the first electrode assembly, the electrode plate is mounted on a surface facing the first electrode assembly, the flow path is formed in the center direction on the other side, the flow path is formed through the other side in the center A two electrode assembly; A third electrode assembly stacked adjacent to the second electrode assembly, having an electrode plate mounted on a surface facing the second electrode assembly, a radial flow path formed from a center thereof, and an electrode plate mounted on the other side thereof; And a fourth electrode assembly stacked adjacent to the third electrode assembly, having a radial flow path formed on a surface facing the third electrode assembly, and having an electrode plate mounted on the other side thereof.

In this case, in the electrode plates mounted on the first electrode assembly, the second electrode assembly, the third electrode assembly, and the fourth electrode assembly, the electrode plates disposed adjacent to each other may have different polarities.

In addition, the outer circumferential surfaces of the second electrode assembly and the fourth electrode assembly are formed to have an outer diameter having a size corresponding to the receiving space of the housing, and the outer circumferential surfaces of the first electrode assembly and the third electrode assembly may be a second electrode assembly or a fourth electrode assembly. The outer diameter of the electrode assembly may be formed to have a size smaller than the outer diameter of the electrode assembly.

In addition, an access passage through which the liquid material may be injected or discharged may be formed in the stepped portion formed by stacking the electrode assemblies having different outer diameters.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the air cleaner is mounted to a position where the filtered air is discharged, the plasma generating device for generating air plasma again to perform the air filtration again; may further comprise a configuration have.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the air cleaner, the control unit is mounted on one side of the air cleaner, and controls the operation of the air flow device, the humidifier and the reforming device based on the input value input from the operator; The configuration may further include.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the air purifier, mounted on one side of the air purifier, the temperature detection sensor for detecting the temperature of the air; A humidity detection sensor mounted on one side of the air cleaner and detecting humidity of air; An odor detection sensor mounted on one side of the air cleaner and detecting an odor of air; A first concentration detection sensor mounted on one side of the air cleaner and detecting a concentration of dust particles contained in the air; And a hypochlorous acid concentration detection sensor mounted adjacent to the humidifier and detecting hypochlorous acid concentration of the liquid substance supplied to the humidifier, wherein the controller is configured to perform the control based on the data obtained through the detection sensor. It is possible to control the operation of the airflow device, the humidifier and the reforming device.

As described above, according to the air purifier of the present invention, by providing an air flow device, an electrolyte storage container, a humidification device and a reforming device of a specific structure, the air filtration function, humidification function and air sterilization function can be performed simultaneously. Can provide air purifier.

In addition, according to the air purifier of the present invention, by installing a filter for initially filtering the air sucked into one side of the air cleaner, and additionally equipped with a filter in the air flow apparatus, to effectively filter the air flowing into the air cleaner Can be.

In addition, according to the air purifier of the present invention, by mounting the water level measuring member on one side of the electrolyte storage container, it is possible to easily check the storage amount of the liquid material contained in the electrolyte storage container, it is possible to perform the air cleaner maintenance more effectively have.

In addition, according to the air purifier of the present invention, by providing a humidifying device including a body portion, an ultrasonic vibrator, a spray fan, and a water level detection sensor of a specific structure, by receiving a liquid material from the electrolyte storage container or the reforming device effectively aerosol state After generating a droplet of water can be sprayed stably through the spray nozzle.

In addition, according to the air purifier of the present invention, by providing a reforming device including a housing and the electrode module of a specific structure, by supplying a current to the liquid material that can be energized can effectively generate hypochlorous acid gas, It is possible to effectively induce nitriding, thereby providing an air cleaner that can properly perform sterilization of contaminated air at a desired time.

In addition, according to the air purifier of the present invention, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, an odor concentration sensor, a first concentration sensor and a hypochlorous acid concentration sensor that performs a specific role, and the data obtained through the detection sensor By controlling the operation of the air flow device, the humidifier and the reforming device on the basis, it is possible to provide an air purifier that can perform the air filtration function, humidification function and air sterilization function according to the condition of the indoor air.

1 is a block diagram showing an air conditioner sterilizer according to the prior art.
2 is a perspective view showing an air cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a schematic diagram showing a process of generating hypochlorous acid using a reforming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration and operation of the air cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a graph illustrating a control operation of a controller according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a table showing the food poisoning index according to the temperature and humidity.
7 is a perspective view showing a disassembled state of the air cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the air cleaner shown in FIG. 7 viewed from another direction.
9 is a perspective view illustrating a more detailed state of the air cleaner illustrated in FIG. 8.
10 is a perspective view showing only the humidifier in the air cleaner shown in FIG.
FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the humidifier illustrated in FIG. 10 is cut along the plane AA ′. FIG.
12 is a perspective view showing only the pressure pump, the solenoid pump and the reforming apparatus shown in FIG.
13 is a perspective view showing a reforming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating an exploded state of the reforming apparatus illustrated in FIG. 13.
FIG. 15 is a perspective view illustrating an exploded state of the first electrode assembly and the second electrode assembly illustrated in FIG. 14.
FIG. 16 is a perspective view illustrating an exploded state of the third electrode assembly and the fourth electrode assembly illustrated in FIG. 14.
FIG. 17 is a plan view illustrating in detail a radial flow path formed in the third electrode assembly illustrated in FIG. 16.
FIG. 18 is a plan view illustrating in detail a radial flow path formed in the fourth electrode assembly illustrated in FIG. 16.
19 is a schematic diagram showing a flow path of a liquid material flowing through the electrode module shown in FIG.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Prior to this, the terms or words used in the present specification and claims should not be construed as being limited to ordinary or dictionary meanings, but should be construed as meanings and concepts consistent with the technical spirit of the present invention.

Throughout this specification, when a member is located "on" another member, this includes not only when one member is in contact with another member but also when another member exists between the two members. Throughout this specification, when a part is said to "include" a certain component, it means that it can further include other components, without excluding other components unless otherwise stated.

2 is a perspective view showing an air cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing a process for generating hypochlorous acid using a reforming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. And, Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration and operation of the air purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to these drawings, the air purifier 200 according to the present embodiment is a device for sterilizing and disinfecting the filtered air after removing the foreign substances in the air by inhaling the air, the reforming device 100 of a specific structure, It may be a configuration including an air flow device 210, an electrolyte storage container 220 and a humidifier (230).

The reforming apparatus 100 mounted on the air cleaner 100 according to the present embodiment has a liquid phase contained in the electrolyte storage container 220 through the pump 222 and the valve, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. It is possible to change the chemical properties of a liquid substance by applying a current to the liquid substance.

In this case, the compressor 223 may supply air, carbon dioxide, or nitrogen to the reforming apparatus 100 through a valve.

In addition, the detection sensor 260 may detect the concentration of the liquid substance modified by the reforming apparatus 100, for example, hypochlorous acid concentration, and transmit the detected concentration to the controller 250.

The controller 250 may control the operation of the valve and the operation of each component based on the data obtained through the detection sensor 260.

Referring to FIG. 4, the air cleaner 200 according to the present embodiment filters the air introduced by the air flow device 210 and then again filters the air using the plasma generator 240, and then humidifies the device ( 230 may contain a modified aerosol to be sprayed into the air.

5 is a graph showing a control operation of the controller according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 is a table showing the food poisoning index according to the temperature and humidity.

As shown in FIG. 5, the air cleaner 200 according to the present exemplary embodiment may basically filter the air using the filter and the plasma generator 240 in the air cleaning operation mode. At this time, the reforming apparatus 100 may be operated at a predetermined time to spray the reformed liquid material into the air using the humidifier 230. In this case, hypochlorous acid is contained in a certain concentration in the liquid substance modified by the reforming apparatus 100. Hypochlorite can be sprayed into the air to sterilize and disinfect the air.

In some cases, the reforming apparatus 100 may be operated according to the state of the air detected by the detection sensor to spray the liquid substance containing hypochlorous acid in the air to sterilize and disinfect the air.

At this time, the detection sensor 260 according to the present embodiment, as shown in Figure 3, the temperature detection sensor 261, humidity detection sensor 262, odor detection sensor 263, dust concentration detection sensor 264 It is preferable that the configuration further comprises a hypochlorous acid concentration detection sensor 265.

In addition, the infection prevention operation mode may be operated based on data detected from various sensors included in the detection sensor 260 and the food weight index table shown in FIG. 6.

According to the report of the Korean Medical Association of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the propagation rate of food poisoning bacteria is reported to increase rapidly from 2 hours after the time of air sterilization, and the above-mentioned constant time is preferably set to about 2 hours. .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the food poisoning index varies according to temperature and humidity.

The attention stage indicated in yellow is a stage in which food poisoning bacteria may occur within 6 to 11 hours in neglected food, and a step requiring attention to food poisoning bacteria occurrence. The caution warning step indicated in orange is a step in which neglected food may decay within 4 to 6 hours, and requires attention to cooking facility handling and food poisoning. The danger stage, shown in red, is a stage in which neglected food can rot within 3 to 4 hours, requiring extreme care in food handling and food poisoning.

The operating conditions of the air purifier may be set according to the intention of the operator with reference to the table illustrated in FIG. 6, and the temperature and humidity data may be detected through a detection sensor capable of detecting temperature and humidity. Is preferred.

According to the present invention including such a configuration, by providing a reforming device 100, a meat flow device 210, an electrolyte storage container 220 and a humidifier 230 of a specific structure, the air filtration function, humidification function and It is possible to provide an air purifier capable of simultaneously performing the air sterilization function.

Hereinafter, each component of the air cleaner 100 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating an exploded state of the air cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the air cleaner shown in FIG. 7 viewed from another direction, and FIG. 9. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a more detailed state of the air cleaner shown in FIG. 8.

Referring to these drawings, the air cleaner 100 according to the present embodiment includes an air flow apparatus 210 and an electrolyte storage container in a case including a front cover 201, a housing 202, and a rear cover 203. 220, the humidifier 230 and the reforming device 100 may be mounted.

Specifically, the air flow apparatus 210 is a device that sucks air from the outside and discharges it to one side, and may include a blow fan 211 configured to suck air from one side of the air cleaner. . At this time, one side or both sides of the blow fan 211 is preferably equipped with a filter 212 for filtering the air drawn into the blow fan 211. In addition, one side of the air cleaner, that is, the north side of the housing 202 or the rear cover 203, the filter 213 is further mounted at a position corresponding to the filter 212 mounted on the blow fan 211, the suction The air to be subdivided can be filtered further.

Meanwhile, the electrolyte storage container 220 may have a structure in which a storage space for storing the electrically conductive liquid material is formed therein. At this time, the liquid material stored in the inner storage space is not particularly limited as long as it is a material that can be energized and sprayed in the air after reforming to sterilize and disinfect the air, and may be, for example, saline. When the liquid material stored in the electrolyte storage container 220 is used as the saline solution, the reforming apparatus 100 can produce a liquid material containing hypochlorous acid, thereby achieving a sterilizing and disinfecting effect on air. have.

In some cases, as shown in FIG. 9, at one side of the electrolyte storage container 220, a water level measuring member 221 capable of measuring the storage amount of the liquid substance stored in the storage space of the electrolyte storage container 220. Can be mounted. In this case, the housing 202 or the rear cover 203 is provided with a water level measurement window 221-1 at a position corresponding to the water level measurement member 221 to easily measure the storage amount of the liquid substance stored in the electrolyte storage container 220. can do.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing only the humidifier in the air cleaner shown in FIG. 9, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a state in which the humidifier shown in FIG. 10 is cut along the plane AA ′. .

Referring to these drawings, the humidifying apparatus 230 according to the present embodiment is provided with a liquid material from the electrolyte storage container 220 or the reforming apparatus 100 to humidify the air discharged by using ultrasonic vibration. Can be.

At this time, the reforming apparatus 100 receives the liquid material from the electrolyte storage container 220, applies a current to the liquid material to change the chemical properties of the liquid material, and then applies the reformed liquid material to the humidifier 230. Can provide.

10 and 11, the humidifier 230 according to the present embodiment, the main body 231, the ultrasonic vibrator 232, the spray fan 233 and the spray nozzle 234 of a specific structure It may be a configuration that includes.

In detail, the main body 231 may have a structure for receiving a liquid material from the electrolyte storage container 220 or the reforming apparatus 100 and storing the liquid material in an internal storage space.

The ultrasonic vibrator 232 may be mounted on the lower surface of the main body 231 and may generate ultrasonic wave droplets by applying ultrasonic vibration to the liquid material contained in the main body 231.

The injection fan 233 may be mounted on the upper portion of the body 231 to discharge the water droplets in the aerosol state to the outside through the injection nozzle 234.

At this time, inside the main body 231, a water level detection sensor 235 for detecting the level of the liquid material stored in the storage space inside the main body 231 may be mounted.

The injection direction of the injection nozzle 234 of the humidifier 230 according to the present embodiment is preferably set to a direction corresponding to the filtered air injected through the plasma generator 240. In some cases, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 9, the injection direction of the injection nozzle 234 may be set in a direction forming a predetermined angle with the injection direction of the filtration air.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing only the pressure pump, the solenoid pump, and the reforming apparatus illustrated in FIG. 9, and FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a reforming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

14 to 16 are perspective views showing a state in which the reforming apparatus shown in FIG. 13 is disassembled.

Referring to these drawings, the housing 110 according to the present embodiment has a structure in which a liquid material inlet 113 and a liquid material outlet 114 are formed at both sides, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14. The storage space for accommodating the electrode module 120 is formed.

At this time, the housing space of the housing 110 is preferably formed in a structure corresponding to the external shape of the electrode module 120, the radial flow path 141 is formed on the inner surface of the housing 110 facing the electrode module 120 Can be formed.

In this case, the housing space of the housing 110 is preferably a cylindrical structure corresponding to the outer peripheral surface of the electrode module 120.

In addition, as illustrated in FIGS. 13 and 14, a terminal electrically connected to a power supply terminal 150 for supplying power to the electrode module 120 mounted inside the storage space is provided at one side of the housing 110. The holder 153 may be mounted to protrude by a predetermined length. Two terminal holders 153 may be independently mounted on one side of the housing 110, and may be electrically connected to the power supply terminal 150 including the anode terminal 151 and the cathode terminal 152 independently of each other. Can be.

As shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, the electrode module 120 according to the present embodiment has a structure in which two or more electrode assemblies 130 are stacked, and a structure in which two or more electrode assemblies 130 are stacked. Is preferred.

The electrode module 120 having such a structure may be mounted in the accommodation space of the housing 110. At this time, the electrode module 120, the liquid flow material supplied through the liquid material injection hole 113 flows through the surface of the electrode assembly 130 to the liquid material discharge port 114, the radial flow path along the stacking surface It may be a structure including the 140.

As another embodiment, when the electrode assembly 130 of the polygonal structure when viewed in plan view, it is preferable that the receiving space of the housing 110 is also formed in a corresponding structure.

15 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the first electrode assembly and the second electrode assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 16 illustrates the third electrode assembly and the fourth electrode assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. An exploded perspective view is shown.

17 is a front view showing a first electrode assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 18 is a front view showing a second electrode assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. 19 is a schematic diagram showing the flow of the liquid material flowing along the flow path formed in the electrode module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to these drawings, the electrode module 120 according to the present embodiment, as shown in Figure 14, the electrode assembly 130 of the disk structure having an outer diameter corresponding to the receiving space of the housing 110 and more predetermined than this. Another electrode assembly 130 of a disc structure having an outer diameter of a size as small as the length may be a stacked structure of two or more.

In this case, it is preferable that an entrance passage 142 through which the liquid material is injected or discharged may be formed between the electrode assemblies 130 in the stepped portion formed by stacking the electrode assemblies 130 having different outer diameters.

As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the electrode module 120 according to the present embodiment includes a first electrode assembly 131, a second electrode assembly 132, a third electrode assembly 133, and a specific structure. It may be a configuration including a fourth electrode assembly 134.

Specifically, the first electrode assembly 131 is disposed at the outermost side facing the liquid material injection hole 113, and the electrode plate 161 is mounted on a surface facing the liquid material supplied from the liquid material injection hole 113. It may be a structure in which the flow path 140 is formed on the other side in the center direction.

The first electrode assembly 131 may have a structure in which the electrode plate 161 is mounted on one side of the electrode mounting body 135-1 having a radial spoke structure in which a radial spoke structure is formed.

The through hole D1 may be formed at the center of the electrode mounting body 135-1. In this case, the through hole D2 may be formed in the center of the electrode plate 162 mounted on the second electrode assembly 132. In this case, the inner diameter of the through hole D2 formed in the electrode plate 162 may be an electrode. It is preferable that the predetermined size is larger than the inner diameter of the through hole D1 formed in the mounting body 135-1. The liquid material may flow through the through holes D1 and D2 of the structure.

In addition, the access passage 142-2 formed in the second electrode mounting body 135-2 is positioned at a position corresponding to the through hole 137 formed in the electrode mounting body 135-1 of the first electrode assembly 131. Preferably formed.

In some cases, as shown in FIG. 15, the mesh member 161-1, which is made of an electrically conductive material, may be attached to one side of the electrode plate 161 to more effectively supply current to the introduced liquid material.

The second electrode assembly 132 is stacked adjacent to the first electrode assembly 131, and the electrode plate 162 is mounted on a surface of the second electrode assembly 131 opposite to the first electrode assembly 131, and flows in the center direction on the other side. The furnace 140 is formed, and may have a structure in which the flow path 143 penetrates to the other side at the center thereof.

The third electrode assembly 133 is stacked adjacent to the second electrode assembly 132, and the electrode plate 163 is mounted on a surface of the third electrode assembly 132 opposite to the second electrode assembly 132. ) Is formed, and may have a structure in which the electrode plate 164 is mounted on the other side.

The fourth electrode assembly 134 is stacked adjacent to the third electrode assembly 133, and a radial flow path 140 is formed on a surface opposite to the third electrode assembly 133, and an electrode plate ( 165 may be mounted.

In addition, the step portion formed by stacking the electrode assemblies 130 having different outer diameters is preferably formed, the access passage 142 through which the liquid material may be injected or discharged between the electrode assemblies 130.

Electrode module 120 according to the present embodiment including such a structure, as shown in Figures 17 to 19, can guide the flow direction of the liquid material in various directions.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, the liquid material flowing along the radial flow path 140 formed in the electrode module 120 may be a flow that converges or diffuses toward the center of the electrode assembly 130. By repeating, the current can be effectively supplied to the liquid substance to cause effective electrolysis.

In this case, the electrode plates 161, 162, 163, and 164 are disposed at specific positions in the electrode assemblies 131, 132, 133, and 134, thereby effectively supplying current to the liquid material flowing in various directions, thereby electrolytically acting. In the case of supplying water in which sodium chloride is dissolved as a liquid material, hypochlorous acid water may be effectively generated, and an electrical reforming device capable of effectively performing a reforming role of the liquid material may be provided.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, an electrode plate mounted to the first electrode assembly 131, the second electrode assembly 132, the third electrode assembly 133, and the fourth electrode assembly 134. At 161, 162, 163, and 164, the electrode plates 161-162, 162-163, 163-164, and 164-165 disposed adjacent to each other are preferably different polarities.

At this time, as shown in Figure 14, the outer peripheral surface of the second electrode assembly 132 and the fourth electrode assembly 134 is preferably formed with an outer diameter of a size corresponding to the receiving space of the housing (110). At the same time, the outer circumferential surfaces of the first electrode assembly 131 and the third electrode assembly 133 are formed to have an outer diameter of a size smaller than the outer diameter of the second electrode assembly 132 or the fourth electrode assembly 134. desirable.

Meanwhile, power supply terminals 150 having different polarities may be mounted to the third electrode assembly 133 and the fourth electrode assembly 134 so as to protrude to one outside of the housing 110 by a predetermined length. In this case, the first electrode assembly 131 may receive power from the power supply terminal 151 mounted on the fourth electrode assembly 134, and the second electrode assembly 132 may be connected to the third electrode assembly 133. Power may be supplied from the mounted power supply terminal 152.

In this case, the nut 154 may be connected to the power supply ends 151 and 152 to integrally couple the electrode module 120.

Hereinafter, the structure of each electrode assembly 131, 132, 133, and 134 will be described in more detail.

As shown in Figs. 15 and 16, each electrode assembly 130 (131, 132, 133, 134), the electrode mounting body 135 of a specific structure (135: 135-1, 135-2, 135-3, 135) -4) and electrode plates 160 (161, 161-1, 162, 163, and 164).

Specifically, the electrode mounting body 135 is a disk-shaped structure formed with an outer diameter of a predetermined size, the electrode mounting body (135: 135-1, 135-2, 135-3, 135-4) is indented with an outer diameter of a predetermined size in the center portion, It is preferable that the mounting groove 136 is formed. In this case, the electrode plates 160 161, 161-1, 162, 163, and 164 may be stably mounted in the electrode plate mounting grooves 136.

In addition, the radial flow path 140 formed in the electrode mounting body 135 passes through one side and the other side of the electrode mounting body 135 on which the electrode plate 160 is mounted, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 14. It is preferable that it is a through structure for connecting. In this case, the current can be effectively supplied to the liquid material flowing along the radial flow path 140, thereby improving the generation efficiency of the electrolyzed reactant (eg hypochlorous acid water, OH-, hydrogen water, oxygen water). Can be significantly improved.

In this case, the radial flow path 140 according to the present embodiment may be a structure including a radial structure and a bent structure as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18. In this case, it is possible to form a large number of vortices in the flow of the liquid material, it is possible to effectively supply the current to the liquid material, as a result can maximize the electrolysis action.

As described above, according to the air purifier of the present invention, by providing an air flow device, an electrolyte storage container, a humidification device and a reforming device of a specific structure, the air filtration function, humidification function and air sterilization function can be performed simultaneously. Can provide air purifier.

In addition, according to the air purifier of the present invention, by installing a filter for initially filtering the air sucked into one side of the air cleaner, and additionally equipped with a filter in the air flow apparatus, to effectively filter the air flowing into the air cleaner Can be.

In addition, according to the air purifier of the present invention, by mounting the water level measuring member on one side of the electrolyte storage container, it is possible to easily check the storage amount of the liquid material contained in the electrolyte storage container, it is possible to perform the air cleaner maintenance more effectively have.

In addition, according to the air purifier of the present invention, by providing a humidifying device including a body portion, an ultrasonic vibrator, a spray fan, and a water level detection sensor of a specific structure, by receiving a liquid material from the electrolyte storage container or the reforming device effectively aerosol state After generating a droplet of water can be sprayed stably through the spray nozzle.

In addition, according to the air cleaner of the present invention, by providing a reforming device including a housing and the electrode module of a specific structure, by supplying a current to the energized liquid material can effectively generate hypochlorous acid water, It is possible to effectively induce nitriding, thereby providing an air cleaner that can properly perform sterilization of contaminated air at a desired time.

In addition, according to the air purifier of the present invention, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, an odor detection sensor, a first concentration detection sensor and a hypochlorous acid concentration detection sensor that perform a specific role, and based on the data obtained through the detection sensor By controlling the operation of the air flow device, the humidifier and the reforming device, it is possible to provide an air purifier that can perform the air filtration function, humidification function and air sterilization function according to the condition of the indoor air.

In the foregoing detailed description of the invention, only specific embodiments thereof have been described. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention is not limited to the specific forms referred to in the description, but rather includes all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Should be.

That is, the present invention is not limited to the above specific embodiments and descriptions, and various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the claims. It is possible for such modifications to fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

200: air cleaner
201: front cover
202: housing
203: rear cover
210: air flow device
211: blow fan
212: filter
213: filter
220: electrolyte storage container
221: water level measuring member
221-1: Level measurement window
222: pump
223: compressor
230: humidifier
231: main body
232: ultrasonic vibrator
233: injection fan
234: spray nozzle
235: water level sensor
240: plasma generator
250: control unit
260: detection sensor (261, 262, 263, 264, 265)
261: temperature sensor
262: humidity sensor
263: odor detection sensor
264: dust concentration sensor
265: hypochlorite concentration sensor
100: electrical reforming device
110: housing
111: first housing
112: second housing
113: liquid material inlet
114: liquid substance outlet
120: electrode module
130: electrode assembly (131, 132, 133, 134)
131: first electrode assembly
132: second electrode assembly
133: third electrode assembly
134: fourth electrode assembly
135: electrode mounting body (135-1, 2, 3, 4)
135-1: electrode mounting body (configuration of the first electrode assembly)
135-2: electrode mounting body (constitution of the second electrode assembly)
135-3: electrode mounting body (constitution of the third electrode assembly)
135-4: electrode mounting body (configuration of the fourth electrode assembly)
136: electrode plate mounting groove
137: through hole
138: terminal inlet
140: radial flow path (formed on the electrode assembly stacking surface)
141: radial flow path (formed on the inner surface of the housing)
142: flow passage
143: flow path (formed through the center of the second electrode assembly)
144: flow path (formed through the center of the third electrode assembly)
145: flow path (formed through the center of the fourth electrode assembly)
150: power supply terminal
151: anode terminal
152: cathode terminal
153: terminal holder
160: electrode plate (161, 161-1, 162, 163, 164 collective name)
161: electrode plate (configuration of the first electrode assembly)
161-1: mesh member (constitution of the first electrode assembly)
162: electrode plate (constitution of the second electrode assembly)
163: electrode plate (configuration of the third electrode assembly)
164: electrode plate (configuration of the third electrode assembly)
165: electrode plate (configuration of the fourth electrode assembly)
170: sealing member

Claims (16)

As the air cleaner 200 to remove the foreign matter in the air by inhaling the air to discharge the filtered air,
An air flow apparatus (210) mounted inside the air cleaner, and configured to suck air from the outside and discharge the air to one side;
An electrolyte storage container mounted to the air cleaner, and having an accommodation space for storing a liquid material capable of conducting electricity therein;
A humidifier 230 mounted inside the air cleaner and configured to humidify the air discharged using ultrasonic vibration by receiving a liquid material from the electrolyte storage container 220 or the reforming apparatus 100;
Mounted inside the air cleaner, receiving a liquid material from the electrolyte storage container 220 to apply a current to the liquid material to change the chemical properties of the liquid material, to provide a modified liquid material to the humidifier 230 Reforming apparatus 100;
Including,
The reforming apparatus 100,
A housing 110 in which a liquid material injection hole 113 and a liquid material discharge port 114 are formed at both sides, and an accommodation space for accommodating the electrode module 120 is formed therein; And
Mounted inside the housing 110, the two or more electrode assembly 130 is a stacked structure, the liquid material supplied through the liquid material inlet 113 passes through the surface of the electrode assembly 130, the liquid material outlet 114 Electrode module 120 has a radial flow path 140 is formed along the laminated surface to flow to);
Including,
The electrode module 120,
It is disposed at the outermost side facing the liquid material injection port 113, the electrode plate 161 is mounted on a surface facing the liquid material supplied from the liquid material injection port 113, the flow path 140 in the center direction on the other side A first electrode assembly 131 formed thereon;
Stacked adjacent to the first electrode assembly 131, the electrode plate 162 is mounted on a surface facing the first electrode assembly 131, the flow path 140 is formed on the other side in the center direction A second electrode assembly 132 having a flow path 143 penetrated to the other side at the center thereof;
Stacked adjacent to the second electrode assembly 132, the electrode plate 163 is mounted on a surface facing the second electrode assembly 132, a radial flow path 140 is formed from the center, on the other side A third electrode assembly 133 on which the electrode plate 164 is mounted; And
The fourth electrode is stacked adjacent to the third electrode assembly 133, the radial flow path 140 is formed on a surface facing the third electrode assembly 133, the electrode plate 165 is mounted on the other side Assembly 134;
Including,
The outer circumferential surfaces of the second electrode assembly 132 and the fourth electrode assembly 134 are formed to have an outer diameter corresponding to the storage space of the housing 110.
The outer circumferential surfaces of the first electrode assembly 131 and the third electrode assembly 133 are formed to have an outer diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the second electrode assembly 132 or the fourth electrode assembly 134 by a predetermined length.
In the stepped portion formed by stacking the electrode assemblies 130 having different outer diameters, an air passage 142 through which the liquid material is injected or discharged is formed between the electrode assemblies 130. .
The method of claim 1,
The air flow device 210,
A blow fan 211 configured to suck air from one side of the air cleaner; And
A filter 212 mounted to one or both sides of the blow fan 211 and filtering air introduced into the blow fan 211;
Air purifier comprising a.
The method of claim 2,
One side of the air cleaner, the air purifier, characterized in that the filter (213) is further mounted to a position corresponding to the filter (212) mounted on the blow fan (211).
The method of claim 1,
The liquid substance contained in the electrolyte storage container 220, air purifier, characterized in that the tap water or saline.
The method of claim 1,
One side of the electrolyte storage container 220, the air cleaner characterized in that the water level measuring member 221 that can measure the amount of storage of the liquid material stored in the storage space of the electrolyte storage container 220 is mounted.
The method of claim 1,
The humidifier 230,
A main body part 231 which receives a liquid material from the electrolyte storage container 220 or the reforming apparatus 100 and stores the liquid material in an inner storage space;
An ultrasonic vibrator 232 mounted on the lower surface of the main body 231 and generating ultrasonic water droplets by applying ultrasonic vibration to the liquid material contained in the main body 231; And
An injection fan 233 mounted on an upper portion of the main body 231 and discharging water droplets in an aerosol state to the outside through an injection nozzle 234;
Air purifier comprising a.
The method of claim 6,
The humidifier 230,
The air cleaner is mounted to the inside of the main body portion 231, and further comprising a water level detection sensor (235) for detecting the level of the liquid material stored in the main compartment (231) receiving space.
delete delete The method of claim 1,
In the electrode plates 161, 162, 163, and 164 mounted to the first electrode assembly 131, the second electrode assembly 132, the third electrode assembly 133, and the fourth electrode assembly 134, adjacent to each other. Electrode plates (161-162, 162-163, 163-164, 164-165) are arranged to have different polarities of air.
delete delete The method of claim 1,
The air cleaner 200,
A plasma generator 240 mounted at a position where the filtered air is discharged, and generating a plasma in the discharged air to perform air filtration again;
Air purifier, characterized in that it further comprises.
The method of claim 1,
The air cleaner 200,
A control unit 250 mounted to one side of the air cleaner 200 and controlling an operation of the air flow apparatus 210, the humidifier 230, and the reforming apparatus 100 based on an input value input from an operator;
Air purifier, characterized in that it further comprises.
The method of claim 14,
The air cleaner 200,
A temperature detection sensor 261 mounted on one side of the air cleaner, for detecting a temperature of air;
A humidity detection sensor 262 mounted to one side of the air cleaner and detecting humidity of air;
An odor concentration detection sensor 263 mounted on one side of the air cleaner and detecting an odor concentration contained in air; And
A first concentration detection sensor 264 mounted on one side of the air cleaner to detect a concentration of dust particles contained in the air; And
A hypochlorous acid concentration detection sensor 265 mounted adjacent to the humidifier 230 and detecting a hypochlorous acid concentration of the liquid substance supplied to the humidifier 230;
More,
The controller 250 operates the air flow apparatus 210, the humidifier 230, and the reforming apparatus 100 based on the data obtained through the detection sensors 261, 262, 263, 264, and 265. Air purifier, characterized in that for controlling.
The method of claim 15,
The controller 250 generates hypochlorous acid by operating the reforming apparatus 100 based on the data obtained through the detection sensors 261, 262, 263, 264, and 265 and the food poisoning index data. Air cleaner.

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