KR20080008209A - Purifier filter cartridge and thereof purifier apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

A filter cartridge for water purification and a water purifier using the same are provided to produce purified water containing components good for human bodies, and improve durability and water purification performance, by processing a porous rock to manufacture the filter cartridge. A first filter(2) is formed by processing a porous rock, wherein the first filter has a receiving groove(20), an opened upper end, and a closed lower end. A second filter(4) is inserted into the receiving groove of the first filter. A cap(6) is joined to the opening of the first filter, wherein the cap has a water discharge port(62). The second filter includes a case(42) having a plurality of input holes(44), wherein the case is filled with activated carbon particles or zeolite particles. Further, a diameter of the second filter is less than that of the receiving groove of the first filter.

Description

Filter cartridge for water purification and water purifier using the same {PURIFIER FILTER CARTRIDGE AND THEREOF PURIFIER APPARATUS}

  1 shows a prior art.

2 is an exploded perspective view of the filter cartridge for water purification according to the present invention.

3 is a cross-sectional view of the filter cartridge for water purification according to the present invention.

Figure 4 is a view showing a first embodiment of the water purification device to which the filter cartridge for water purification according to the present invention is applied.

5 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the water purifying device to which the filter cartridge for water purifying according to the present invention is applied.

6 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 5.

7 and 8 are cross-sectional views showing a third embodiment of the water purification device to which the filter cartridge for water purification of the present invention is applied. FIG. 7 shows a closed state, and FIG. 8 shows an open state.

Figure 9 shows a fourth embodiment (D4) of the water purification device to which the filter cartridge for water purification of the present invention is applied.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

2: 1st filter 4: 2nd filter

6: cap 42: case

62: water discharge port 44: inlet hole

70: Euro

The present invention relates to a filter cartridge for water purification and a water purifying apparatus to which the same is applied. More specifically, by using a filter obtained by processing a gemstone ore, it is possible to contain more beneficial components in water and at the same time to perform a better purification. The present invention relates to a filter cartridge and a water purifier using the same.

Recently, various kinds of water purification filters for water purifiers have been developed to improve the water quality because the groundwater or tap water is contaminated by the pollution of the environment by household or industrial waste and waste water, and it is difficult for people to drink without the purification treatment. The situation is not getting satisfactory results.

In other words, the purification filter for water purifiers has been developed and used to purify water by using stones such as carbide or gravel, or by using osmotic pressure method.

However, the conventional water purifier filter using carbide or stone not only has a simple filtration effect, but also the purification effect is insufficient, so that the purified water cannot be reliably drinkable. The purification filter using the osmotic method has the purification effect. Is excellent, but also to clean various beneficial minerals contained in the water, there was a problem that can adversely affect the human body.

Therefore, in recent years, in addition to simple filtration, a functional purification filter has been proposed to obtain water containing components beneficial to the human body.

The prior art of the above-described functional purification filter is disclosed in Republic of Korea Utility Model Publication No. 20-260097 "ceramic filter for water purifier".

Looking briefly with reference to Figure 1 attached to the 20-260097, it is in the form of a disk configured to be sealingly fastened to the lower portion of the bucket containing the water to be purified, the outlet pipe (11 ') at the center of the disc integrally A mounting plate 10 'having a circular mounting flange 12' formed at an outer circumferential edge of the disc, and having a pair of through holes 15 'formed at a predetermined opposing position; A hollow cylindrical body whose one end is closed and the other end is opened, and an open end is sealedly coupled on the mounting plate 10 'of the radially inner side of the through hole 15' to coincide with the center of the outlet pipe 11. Internal ceramic cylinder 20 '; And the same shape as that of the inner ceramic cylindrical body 20 'such that when the inner ceramic cylindrical body 20' is positioned therein, a space having a predetermined width is formed between the inner ceramic cylindrical body 20 '. An outer ceramic cylinder having dimensions larger than the inner ceramic cylinder 20 'and having an open end sealed on the mounting plate 10' of the radially outer side of the through hole 15 'closely in the mounting flange 12'. Sieve 30 '; And a space formed between the ceramic cylinders 20 'and 30' and filled with silver activated carbon 40 'through the through hole 15' and then introduces water through the through hole 15 '. The air is removed from the space between the ceramic cylinders 20 'and 30', and the through hole 15 'is sealed with a silicon cap 17'.

However, since the conventional technology uses expensive materials, the product cost is inevitably increased, and the configuration is complicated, which requires a lot of manufacturing labor.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, by using a filter that is processed by processing porous rocks such as elvan, so that the components beneficial to the human body is contained in water, and durability and water purification performance can be improved. It is an object of the present invention to provide a filter cartridge for water purification and a water purification device using the same.

Water filter cartridge of the present invention having the above object,

A primary filter formed by processing the porous rock so that an accommodation groove is formed in the inner side, an opening is formed in the upper end, and the lower end is blocked; A secondary filter inserted into a receiving groove of the primary filter; It is characterized in that it comprises a cap coupled to the opening of the primary filter and the water jet hole is formed.

In addition, in the filter cartridge for water purification of the present invention, the porous rock is characterized in that the elvan rock.

In addition, in the filter cartridge for water purification of the present invention, the secondary filter is characterized in that the activated carbon or zeolite grains are filled in the case formed with a plurality of inlet holes in the lower portion.

In addition, in the water filter cartridge of the present invention, the diameter of the secondary filter case is formed smaller than the diameter of the receiving groove of the primary filter, characterized in that the flow path is formed between the receiving groove and the case.

In addition, in the water filter cartridge of the present invention, the primary filter is characterized in that it has about 15 to 400,000 micropores per cm 2.

On the other hand, the water purification device to which the filter cartridge for water purification of the present invention is applied, is connected to the raw water supply pipe and installed on the sink, but the housing provided with a faucet for controlling the water supply on one side; The porous filter is processed to form an accommodating groove in the inner side, and an opening is formed at the upper end thereof, and a lower end is formed to be clogged, a secondary filter inserted into the accommodating groove of the primary filter, and an opening of the primary filter. A filter cartridge for water purification, which is coupled to the cap and is formed with a spout, and installed in the housing to purify water; A sterilization lamp water purifier installed in a water supply pipe connected to the filter cartridge for water purification, and having a discharge port provided at a lower portion thereof to simultaneously disinfect and discharge water; A distribution path for supplying power to the germicidal lamp water purifier; Characterized in that it comprises a ballast for providing power to the distribution path.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 is an exploded perspective view of the filter cartridge for water purification according to the present invention, Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the filter cartridge for water purification according to the present invention.

As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the filter cartridge (A) for water purification of the present invention is processed by the rock having a plurality of pores, the receiving groove 20 is formed on the inside, the opening is formed on the upper end and the bottom is clogged. A primary filter (2) formed so as to be; A secondary filter 4 inserted into the receiving groove 20 of the primary filter 2; A cap 6 coupled to the opening of the primary filter 2 and provided with a water discharge port 62.

The primary filter 2, the rock is processed into a cylindrical shape, the hole processing the inner side so that the receiving groove 20 is formed, the upper end is provided with an opening for inserting the secondary filter 4 to be described later, The lower end is formed in a closed structure.

The primary filter 2 may be formed of as many pores for water extraction as possible by microwave plastic working, and preferably have about 15 to 400,000 micropores per 1 cm 2.

Firing by microwaves is performed by converting into thermal energy by dielectric loss during dielectric polarization of materials targeted to energy of microwaves, and more pores can be formed since heating proceeds from inside the rock. And microwaves in the 2.4 GHz band are used.

Then, the outer peripheral surface of the upper end to form a screw portion 22 to be coupled to the cap 6 to be described later, the ring-shaped resin cap 23 is fitted is coupled.

Elvan rock is presented as an example of the rock described above.

Elvan Stone is a rock that has been known and used as a medicinal stone from China. As described above, elvan is generally referred to as a drug name or a brand name rather than an academic term. Elvanite is a natural rock and is a rock of the igneous rocks. It has many cleavage and fine cracks, and chlorite and illite are fine particles with a large specific surface area and excellent chemical activity. Because of these properties, the elution of useful mineral components, adsorption of harmful substances, high ion exchange, neutralization of acids and bases, etc.

Other main features of Elvan are as follows.

[Heavy Metal Decomposition]

Elvan, which is composed of more than 30,000 multi-layered porous materials per cubic centimeter, has a large surface area and uses capillary expansion to adsorb and decompose heavy metal contaminants.

[Mineral elution]

More than 40 kinds of minerals that elevate the human body are eluted, which is effective for the management of metabolism and skin health promotion.

[Drinking Water Purification and Regulation]

Acidic or strong alkaline water is adjusted to weak alkaline (pH 7.2 ~ 7.8) by ion exchange.

[Rich Oxygen Content and Ion Substitution Capacity]

Soaking elvan in water lowers BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) and COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand), so it acts as a preservative and energizes the living body by ionizing and activating water.

[Far Infrared Radiation]

Resonance and absorption by far-infrared radiation are excellent for maintaining food freshness and promoting metabolism.

On the other hand, the secondary filter 4 is inserted into the receiving groove 20 of the primary filter 2 to perform secondary filtering, activated carbon in the case 42 formed with a plurality of inlet holes 44 in the lower portion Alternatively, since the zeolite grains 45 are filled, the water filtered by the primary filter is filtered again to obtain rock water.

And, the outer diameter of the secondary filter 4, more precisely, the outer diameter of the case 42 is formed smaller than the inner diameter of the receiving groove 20 of the primary filter 2, the housing groove 20 and the case 42 It is preferable to allow the flow path 70 to be formed therebetween.

The cap 6 is screwed into the opening of the primary filter 2 to seal the purified water from passing through the secondary filter 4 so as not to leak to the outside, and the water discharge port 62 is formed on the upper surface thereof. , The water discharge port 62 is coupled to the connection pipe connected to the sterilization lamp water purifier 50 to be described later.

Here, the secondary filter 4 is coupled to the lower portion of the cap 6 so as to communicate with the water discharge port 62, and passes through the pores of the activated carbon or zeolite grains 45 after being introduced through the inlet hole 44. As a result, the filtered water can be immediately discharged through the water discharge port 62.

The combination and function of the present invention thus constructed will be described.

After the secondary filter 4 is inserted into the inner receiving groove 20 of the primary filter 2, the cap 6 is coupled to the opening at the upper end thereof, thereby completing the assembly of the filter cartridge A for water purification according to the present invention. do.

Accordingly, the rock water generated after the raw water is first filtered while passing through the micropores of the primary filter 2 and secondly filtered while passing through the secondary filter 4 via the flow path 70 is discharged from the water jetting port 62. Is discharged to the outside through.

The primary filter 2 can remove foreign substances by periodically cleaning, and can be used semi-permanently without having to replace.

The water filter cartridge A of the present invention thus completed is used in the water purifying device D. FIG. 4 is a view showing the first embodiment of the water purifying device to which the water filter cartridge according to the present invention is applied.

As shown in FIG. 4, the water purifying device D1 according to the first embodiment is connected to the raw water supply pipe 200 and installed on the sink 100, but the housing 92 having a faucet 92 for controlling water supply is provided on one side. (9); The porous filter is formed by receiving the receiving groove 20 in the inner side, the opening is formed in the upper end and the lower end of the primary filter (2) formed to be clogged, and inserted into the receiving groove 20 of the primary filter (2) And a cap 6 coupled to an opening of the secondary filter 4 and an opening of the primary filter 2 and having a water discharge port 62 communicating with the outlet 26 ", in the housing 9 '. A sterilization lamp water purifier 50 installed in the water supply pipe 94 inserted into the water purification filter cartridge A inserted in the water supply pipe 94 connected to the water purification filter cartridge A, and having a discharge port 55 at a lower portion thereof to simultaneously disinfect and discharge water. And a distribution path 70 for supplying power to the germicidal lamp water purifier 50 and a ballast (not shown) for supplying power to the distribution path 70.

The sterilization lamp water purifier 50 has a flow path 510 communicating with the water supply pipe 94, and supplies purified water from the filter cartridge A for water purification through the flow path 510, from the distribution path 70. The water is sterilized using a sterilization lamp 58 installed therein and then discharged to the outside.

Here, the distribution path 70 is connected to one side of the germicidal lamp water purifier 50 to supply power, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

On the other hand, the germicidal lamp water purifier 50 is configured to include a germicidal lamp module and a lamp case 52 surrounding the germicidal lamp module.

The germicidal lamp module includes a primary sterile quartz tube 54 for firstly sterilizing the introduced water, a secondary sterile quartz tube 56 and a secondary sterile quartz tube 56 disposed inside the primary sterile quartz tube 54. It is configured to include a germicidal lamp (58) disposed inside.

Here, the upper end of the primary sterile quartz tube 54 is opened to allow water to flow into the secondary sterile quartz tube 56, and the lower end is sealed with the lower end of the lamp case 52 so that unsterilized water is stored in the lamp case. 52 is formed so as not to flow out.

The secondary sterile quartz tube 56 surrounds the germicidal lamp 58 disposed therein, blocks water from entering the tube, protects the germicidal lamp 58, and is spaced apart from the primary sterile quartz tube 54. By forming it serves to sterilize water.

The germicidal lamp 58 is a lamp for sterilizing a plurality of fungi contained in the water by using light generated from the lamp, such as an ultraviolet lamp. The germicidal lamp 58 uses a special material that efficiently transmits ultraviolet rays (253.7 nm) to the glass tube, and there are tungsten filament coils at both ends thereof, and emitters such as Valium oxide, strontium oxide, and oxidation at the coils. The substance which is easy to radiate hot electrons, such as calcium, is apply | coated.

The lamp case 52 surrounding the germicidal lamp 58 is fixed to the upper part of the germicidal lamp 58 by keeping the cap 53 in an airtight state so that water does not leak out, and the bottom of the lamp case 52 is finally sterilized. The discharge port 55 is formed so that the water can be discharged to the outside.

Therefore, when raw water flows into the housing, the water is stored in the housing 9 while being purified by the filter cartridge A for water purification, and when the faucet 92 is opened, the purified water flows into the sterilization lamp water purifier A to be sterilized. After being discharged to the outside through the discharge port 55, the user can use the purified water.

On the other hand, Figure 5 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the water purification device to which the filter cartridge for water purification according to the present invention is applied, Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of FIG.

5 and 6, the water purifying device D2 according to the second embodiment is connected to the raw water supply pipe 200 ′ and installed on the sink 100 ′, but the faucet 92 ′ controls the water supply. A housing 9 'provided at one side thereof; The porous filter is formed by receiving the receiving groove 20 in the inner side, the opening is formed in the upper end and the lower end of the primary filter (2) formed to be clogged, and inserted into the receiving groove 20 of the primary filter (2) And a cap 6 coupled to an opening of the secondary filter 4 and an opening of the primary filter 2 and having a water discharge port 62 communicating with the outlet 26 ", in the housing 9 '. A filter cartridge (A) for water purification inserted into a connection pipe (300 ') connected to the housing (9') and having a distribution passage (70 ') and a water supply passage (310') formed therein; Discharging port 55 'coupled to an end of the') and communicating with the outlet 26 " at the bottom to sterilize and purify the water at the same time to disinfect and discharge the water, and to the distribution furnace 70 '. It comprises a ballast (not shown) for providing a power source.

The connection pipe 300 'is a curved pipe coupled to an upper portion of the housing 9', and a distribution path 70 'is interposed therein, and a water supply passage 310' communicating with the housing 9 'on the other side of the interior of the connection pipe 300'. Is formed, and the water supply passage 310 ′ is in contact with the germicidal lamp water purifier 50 ′ to allow the purified water from the water filter cartridge A to flow into the germicidal lamp water purifier 50 ′.

At this time, the sterilization lamp water purifier 50 'is supplied with power from the distribution path 70' and sterilizes water using a sterilization lamp 58 'installed therein, and then discharged to the outside through the discharge port 55'. do.

As described above, the sterilizing lamp water purifier 50 'includes a flow path 510' which communicates with the water supply path 310 ', a primary sterilization quartz tube 54' which is arranged to communicate with the flow path 510 ', Sterilization lamp module composed of a secondary sterile quartz tube 56 'disposed to pass inside the primary sterile quartz tube 54' and a germicidal lamp 58 'disposed inside the secondary sterile quartz tube 56'. And a lamp case 52 'surrounding the germicidal lamp module.

In particular, the lamp case 52 'is provided with a transparent window 53', so that the blinking of the germicidal lamp 58 'can be visually confirmed by the transparent window 53', the transparent window 53 ') Is preferably made of Teflon resin to prevent the physical properties of the material is changed by ultraviolet rays.

It will be apparent that the above-described transparent window 53 'should be combined with the lamp case 52' in a detachable structure such as screwing or fitting to facilitate cleaning.

7 and 8 are cross-sectional views showing a third embodiment of the water purification device to which the filter cartridge for water purification of the present invention is applied, and FIG. 7 shows a closed state, and FIG. 8 shows an open state.

As shown in Fig. 7 and Fig. 8, in the water purifying device D3 according to the third embodiment, a connecting portion 22 ", which is connected to the raw water supply part 100 ", is formed at one end, and a water filter 6 " at the other end. ) And a receiving portion 24 "is formed in the lower portion of the receiving portion 24" and the body 2 "formed with an outlet 26"; coupled to the upper portion of the receiving portion 24 " A housing 4 "; a water filter cartridge A inserted into the receiving portion 24" and the housing 4 "; between the outlet 26" of the body 2 "and the connecting portion 22". On / off valve 8 "

The raw water supply unit 100 ″ may be a supply pipe to which raw water is supplied, or may be a storage tank in which raw water is stored, and may be in any form as long as it is used for supplying water.

The body 2 "is a tube body having a passage 20" formed therein, and at one end, a connection part 22 "having a screw formed on an outer surface thereof is formed to be connected to the raw water supply part 100" in a threaded manner, and the other end thereof. The receiving portion 24 "has a predetermined space so that the water filter cartridge A can be inserted therein, and a water discharge port 26" for discharging water is formed in the lower part of the body 2 ". .

In addition, a screw is formed on the upper outer circumference of the body 2 "so that the housing 4" to be described later can be screwed thereon, and a watertight packing 3 "below the inner circumferential surface for supporting the outer circumference of the filter cartridge A for water purification. ) Is interposed, and a fixed cap (5 ") is provided on the bottom of the filter cartridge (A) so that the end of the water filter cartridge (A) is fitted.

Here, the filter cartridge for water purification A is further provided with a net 442 inside the water discharge port 62 to prevent the outflow of the activated carbon or zeolite grains 45 filled in the secondary filter (4).

The housing 4 "has a space portion formed inside, and has a bell-shaped cylinder having an open bottom, and a screw formed on the inner circumferential surface of the lower opening so as to be screwed onto the upper end of the body 2".

And an air exhaust device 44 "is installed at the upper end of the housing 4".

The air exhaust device 44 "is opened by the air pressure exceeding a certain range and then returned and sealed by the elasticity of the spring. The air exhaust device 44" periodically discharges the air filled inside the housing 4 "to discharge the flow of water. This is to make it smooth.

The air exhaust device 44 "is automatically operated, but if necessary, it is made of a structure that can be opened manually, and the same principle and structure as the known air vent is applied, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted. Let's do it.

In addition, an ultraviolet lamp (not shown) for sterilization is installed inside the housing 4 ″ to kill the bacteria contained in the water.

In addition, the housing 4 "is provided with a check window (not shown) made of a transparent material so that the inside can be visually checked, and the replacement time can be checked by checking the state of the water filter cartridge A and the water.

9 is a view illustrating a fourth embodiment (D4) of a water purification device to which a filter cartridge for water purification according to the present invention is applied, and the mixing portion 300 "of the sink stand 400" is connected to the connection portion 22 "of the body 2". ) Directly.

Therefore, the water purified by the opening of the mixing faucet 300 "can immediately flow into the receiving part 24", purify, and discharge through the water discharge port 26 "so that it can be used in the sink 400". It is for convenience.

Although the present invention has been described in connection with the above-mentioned preferred embodiments, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, all such modifications and modifications being attached It is obvious that it belongs to the scope of the claims.

As described above, according to the present invention, while passing through the micropores of the primary filter processed by the ore, heavy metal decomposition, mineral elution, drinking water purification and control, rich oxygen content and ion substitution, such as far-infrared radiation Because of the efficacy, the beneficial components of the human body can be contained in the water, thereby providing the effect of promoting health.

In addition, the rock water is produced by the activated carbon or zeolite grains charged in the secondary filter, thereby providing an effect that can double the beneficial effect on health.

Claims (12)

A primary filter (2) formed to process the porous rock so that the receiving groove (20) is formed in the inner side, the opening is formed in the upper end, and the lower end is blocked; A secondary filter 4 inserted into the receiving groove 20 of the primary filter 2; A cap 6 coupled to the opening of the primary filter 2 and provided with a water jet port 62. Filter cartridge for water purification, characterized in that consisting of. The method of claim 1, The secondary filter (4), the filter cartridge for water purification, characterized in that the activated carbon or zeolite grains (45) is filled in the case 42 formed with a plurality of inlet holes 44 in the lower portion. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The diameter of the secondary filter 4 is formed smaller than the diameter of the receiving groove 20 of the primary filter 2, the receiving groove 20 and the secondary filter 4 of the primary filter (2) Filter cartridge for water purification, characterized in that the flow path 70 is formed between. The method of claim 3, wherein The primary filter (2), the primary filter (2) is formed by microwave plastic working, water filter cartridge characterized in that it has about 15 to 400,000 micropores per cm2. The method of claim 4, wherein The primary filter (2) is a filter cartridge for water purification, characterized in that made of elvan. A housing 9 connected to the raw water supply pipe 200 and installed on the sink 100 and having a faucet 92 for controlling water supply; A primary filter 2 formed to process a rock having a plurality of pores so that an accommodating groove 20 is formed inside, an opening is formed at an upper end thereof, and a lower end thereof is blocked; A secondary filter 4 inserted into the receiving groove 20 of the primary filter 2; A filter cartridge for water purification coupled to the opening of the primary filter 2 and having a cap 6 provided with a water discharge port 62 and installed in the housing 9 to purify water; A sterilization lamp water purifier 50 installed at the water supply pipe 94 connected to the filter cartridge A for purification, and having a discharge port 55 at a lower portion thereof so as to simultaneously disinfect and discharge water; A distribution passage (70) for supplying power to the germicidal lamp water purifier (50); Ballast for providing power to the distribution path (70) Water purifier, characterized in that consisting of. The method of claim 6, The germicidal lamp water purifier 50 is a water purifier, characterized in that the transparent window (53 ') is installed. A connecting portion 22 "is formed at one end to be connected to the raw water supply part 100", and at the other end, a receiving part 24 "is formed to receive the water filter 6", and the lower part of the receiving part 24 "is formed. A body 2 "formed with an outlet 26"; A housing (4 ") coupled to the upper portion of the receiving portion (24"); Receiving groove 20 is formed on the inside by processing a rock having a plurality of pores, the opening is formed at the upper end and the lower end is formed to block the primary filter 2, the receiving groove 20 of the primary filter 2 ) And a cap (6) coupled to an opening of the primary filter (2) and a water discharge port (62) communicating with the outlet (26 "). A water filter cartridge A inserted into the 24 " and the housing 4 "; On / off valve 8 " installed between outlet 26 " and connecting portion 22 " of the body 2 " Valve integrated water purifier, characterized in that comprises a. The method of claim 8, The receiving part 24 "is provided with a watertight packing 3" fitted to the outer circumference of the filter cartridge A for water purification, and an end of the filter cartridge A for water purification is provided at the bottom of the receiving part 24 ". Valve integral type water purifier, characterized in that the fixed cap (5 ") is fitted to be fitted. The method of claim 8, The housing (4 ") integral valve water purifier, characterized in that the air discharge device (44") that is operated automatically or manually installed. The method of claim 8, A valve integral water purifier, characterized in that the sterilizing ultraviolet lamp is installed in the housing (4 "). The method of claim 8, The housing (4 ") is a valve integral water purifier, characterized in that the inspection window made of a transparent material is installed.

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