KR20160144675A - Module for humidification and air cleaning - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a module type humidification air cleaner and, specifically, to a module type humidification air cleaner which can be assembled and disassembled in accordance with a purpose of the air cleaner by being modularized. The module type humidification air cleaner includes: a main assembly (700) accommodating an impeller (701) inside while having a first groove (707); a humidification unit (800) accommodating a humidification filter assembly (110), wherein a first insertion protrusion (809), which is connected to the first groove (707), is formed on one side and a second groove (807) is formed on the other side; and a filter unit (900) accommodating a filter between a filter housing unit (910) and a third insertion protrusion (929) connected to a third groove (917), wherein a second insertion protrusion (919) connected to the second groove (807) is formed on one side of the filter housing unit (910) and the third groove (917) is formed on the other side. The module type humidification air cleaner can be easily connected in a module type, so there is no need to additionally have wire for a power supply and control signal in accordance with each module. When humidification is not additionally necessary, only a humidification module is removed so that the module type humidification air cleaner can be connected and used as an air cleaner.

Description

Modular humidification and air cleaning [0002]

The present invention relates to a modular humidifying air purifier, and more particularly, to a modular air purifier capable of being separated or assembled according to the purpose of an air purifier.

1, a control signal output unit for controlling the additional function module of the air cleaner, a power supply unit for driving the additional function module, a signal output from the additional function module, and an input unit for receiving the product, Or two or more.

A control unit having a control program related to all the additional function modules, and a combining unit for combining one or more additional function modules on one or two or more external surfaces.

In this way, an additional module control unit including a control signal connection unit connected to the control signal output unit, a power connection unit connected to the power supply unit, and an output unit connected to the input unit, The additional function module is characterized in that the structure of the additional function module is very complicated.

In addition, in the case of a conventional humidifying air purifier, the humidification module is attached to the humidifier without using the humidifier, thereby occupying an unnecessary space and weight. In addition, in the case of a separate type air cleaner for a humidification module, since the connection is not easy as shown in FIG. 1 of FIG. 10-2005-0087976, the process of separately connecting the wires for power supply and control signals according to each module is not simple .

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2005-0087976

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a modular humidifying air cleaner which can separate and use only a humidifying module when humidification is not required.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is characterized in that a main assembly 700 in which an impeller 701 is accommodated with a first groove 707 formed therein; A humidifying portion 800 for accommodating the humidifying filter assembly 110 therein is provided on one side thereof with a first fitting protrusion 809 coupled to the first groove 707 and a second groove 807 formed on the other side thereof. ); A filter housing part 910 having a second fitting protrusion 919 coupled to the second groove 807 and a third groove 917 formed on the other side of the filter housing part 910, And a filter portion (900) formed so as to be able to receive the filter between the third fitting protrusion (929).

The humidifying unit 800 includes a first slide unit 803 formed on an inner bottom surface thereof; And a humidifying filter module 802 which is slidably received in or drawn out from the first slide part 803 and in which the humidifying filter assembly 110 is rotatably installed.

The filter unit 900 includes a modular humidifying air purifier including at least one of a HEPA filter 931, a deodorizing filter 932, and a pre-filter 933.

The humidifying filter module unit 802 includes a base portion; A support groove 817 extending upward from the upper surface of the base portion to lift up the shaft 111 of the humidification filter assembly 110; A receiving portion 811 in which the water tank 810 is received at the side of the water storage tank 816; And a water storage tank 816 formed at an upper portion of the base unit and communicating with the water storage unit 811 to store water in the water storage tank 810.

The main assembly 700 includes an opening 708 formed at an upper portion of the main assembly 700 to receive the impeller 701 therein. Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > humidifying < / RTI > air purifier.

And a mounting groove 710 formed on one side wall of the side plate 709 and provided with a driving motor 702 for rotating the impeller 701. The humidifying filter assembly 110, (720) is detachable from the mounting groove (710).

A humidifying unit 800 for selectively receiving the humidifying filter assembly 110 may be selectively installed in the humidifying unit 800 so that the humidifying unit 800 can be humidified and cleaned. .

The present invention as described above has the following effects.

First, since it is modularly coupled and easy to connect, it is advantageous that a separate wire for power supply and control signals is not provided according to each module.

Second, if humidification is not needed separately, it can be used as an air cleaner by removing only the humidification module and using it.

Third, by changing the structure according to the method of use, the product can be used efficiently.

Fourth, the removal efficiency of the humidification module is about 10%.

Fifth, as a module format, it is possible to enlarge the opportunity of choice of seller or buyer.

Sixth, each part except the main assembly does not need electrical signal or power supply, and each assembly has the same joint structure at the same position, so it can be easily combined / disassembled like a block toy.

Seventh, air cleaning / humidification / air cleaning + humidification is possible with one main body, so it can be used according to the purpose.

Figure 1 is a prior art.
2 is an exploded perspective view of a main body according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
3 is an assembled cross-sectional view of a modular humidifying air cleaner in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a cross-sectional view of a humidifier 800 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an assembled view of a humidifying filter assembly 110 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a partial enlarged view of a humidifying filter assembly 110 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a perspective view showing the main assembly 700 and the filter unit 900 combined.
8 is an assembled cross-sectional view of an air purifier according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a combined view of a driving unit 720 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
10 is an assembled cross-sectional view of a modular humidifying air cleaner in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a graph showing changes in clean area according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention with and without a humidifying filter.

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

In this process, the thicknesses of the lines and the sizes of the components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of explanation. In addition, the terms described below are defined in consideration of the functions of the present invention, which may vary depending on the intention or custom of the user, the operator. Therefore, the definitions of these terms should be described based on the contents throughout this specification.

2 is an exploded perspective view of a main body according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The main assembly 700 has a rectangular box shape, which is entirely hollow, and has an opening 708 opened at the top.

The opening 708 is formed so that the impeller 701 can be received.

A side plate 709 is formed on the side wall of the main assembly 700 and an opening groove 730 is formed in the side plate 709. As shown in FIG.

At one side edge of the side plate 709, a mounting groove 710 to which the driving unit 720 is coupled is formed.

A drive motor 702 for driving the impeller 701 is fixed to the motor mounting portion 704.

The main housing 706, which forms the outer shape of the main assembly 700, is formed with a groove into which the first groove 707 can be inserted at the corner of the side wall.

The main assembly 700 is coupled to a driving unit 720 that rotates the humidifying filter assembly 110.

The humidifying unit 800 is a portion where the humidifying filter assembly 110 is rotatably provided.

The humidifying housing unit 801 forming the outer shape of the humidifying unit 800 is formed with an opening 820 through which the humidifying filter assembly 110 can be received.

More specifically, the penetration portion 820 is formed to penetrate the humidifier portion 800.

A sliding groove is formed in the bottom of the humidifying unit 800 so that the humidifying filter module 802 can be received and taken out.

The humidifying filter module unit 802 has a base portion that forms a bottom portion, and the base portion forms a lower surface of the water reservoir 816.

A first fitting protrusion 809 protrudes from the edge of one side of the humidifier 800 and a second groove 807 is formed through the edge of the other side.

The first fitting protrusion 809 is fitted into the first groove 707.

The humidification filter module 802 has a support base 812 extending vertically in the vertical direction and a receiving portion 811 for receiving the water bottle 810 is formed on the lower side of the support base 812.

In other words, the water bottle 810 is accommodated in the receiving portion 811 formed in the support base 812.

The base portion 814 constitutes a lower portion of the humidifying filter module portion 802 and is slidably engageable with the first slide portion 803.

The water tank 816 is formed on the upper portion of the base portion 814 to store water supplied from the water tank 810.

The support portion 815 extends upward in the base portion 814 to support the rotation axis of the humidifying filter assembly 110.

The filter unit 900 has a filter housing unit 910 and a filter cover unit 920 which constitute an outer housing.

A HEPA filter 931, a deodorizing filter 932, and a pre-filter 933 are accommodated between the filter housing part 910 and the filter lid part 920.

The HEPA filter 931, the deodorizing filter 932, and the preprocessing filter 933 may have a plate shape.

The filter housing part 910 has a center through hole corresponding to the shape of the HEPA filter 931, the deodorizing filter 932 and the pretreatment filter 933. A second fitting protrusion 919 protrudes from one side edge, And the third grooves 917 are formed in the other side edges by embossing.

The filter cover 920 is formed with a third fitting protrusion 929 and the third fitting protrusion 929 can be fitted into the third groove 917.

Meanwhile, the second fitting protrusion 919 can be fitted into the second groove 807 formed in the humidifier 800.

3 is an assembled cross-sectional view of a modular humidifying air cleaner in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

In the main assembly 700, an impeller 701 is rotatably provided.

A driving unit 720 is coupled to the side wall of the main assembly 700 to rotate the humidifying filter assembly 110.

The humidifying filter assembly 110 is rotatably coupled to the first sliding portion 803 provided on the inner bottom surface of the humidifying portion 800 and the second sliding portion 804.

The filter unit 900 is connected to the side surface of the humidifier 800 and the filter unit 900 is provided with a HEPA filter 931, a deodorizing filter 932 and a pre-filter 933 in close contact with each other.

More specifically, the HEPA filter 931, the deodorizing filter 932, and the pre-conditioning filter 933 are biased to the side of the filter unit 900, and the HEPA filter 931 is positioned nearest to the humidifying filter assembly 110 Respectively.

The pretreatment filter 933 is disposed at the outermost portion of the filter unit 900 and the deodorization filter 932 is provided between the HEPA filter 931 and the preprocessing filter 933.

The filter lid portion 920 is coupled to cover the side surface of the filter portion 900. The inner surface of the filter lid portion 920 is separated from the pretreatment filter 933 to provide a predetermined space.

In other words, a predetermined space is provided between the preprocessing filter 933 and the filter lid 920.

4 is a cross-sectional view of a humidifier 800 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The humidifying unit 800 includes a first slide unit 803 and a second slide unit 804 so that a frame rotatably installed on the inner bottom surface of the humidifying filter assembly 110 can be slidably received and drawn out.

The humidifying filter assembly 110 is coupled to the shaft 111 formed at the upper end of the support portion 815 and is rotatably supported.

On the other hand, on the side wall of the humidifier 800, a first fitting protrusion 809 having a protruding projection shape is formed.

FIG. 5 is an assembled view of a humidifying filter assembly 110 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a partial enlarged view of a humidifying filter assembly 110 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The rotary shaft of the humidifying filter assembly 110 is raised to the upper end of the support portion 815 in the direction of D1.

The water bottle 810 is a portion filled with water and is inserted into the receiving portion 811 in the direction D2.

The humidifying filter module 802 in which the humidifying filter assembly 110 and the water bottle 810 are combined is slidably housed in the humidifying housing part 801 in the direction D3.

The humidifying filter assembly 110 is provided with a shaft 111 at its center.

At the upper end of the support portion 815, a support groove 817 for receiving the shaft 111 is formed.

The humidifying filter assembly 110 is provided to be partially accommodated in the water storage tank 816.

7 is a perspective view showing the main assembly 700 and the filter unit 900 combined.

2, the configuration of the humidifier 800 and the driving unit 720 are omitted, and thus the configuration is also possible.

8 is an assembled cross-sectional view of an air purifier according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

On the side wall of the main assembly 700, a mounting groove 710 to which the driving unit 720 is coupled is formed.

The filter assembly 900 is coupled to the side surface of the main assembly 700 and the side surface of the filter assembly 900 is coupled to the filter lid 920.

The main assembly 700, the filter unit 900, and the filter lid unit 920 may be preferably fitted to each other.

9 is a combined view of a driving unit 720 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The driving unit 720 has a support surface 721 formed on a side surface thereof.

The supporting surface 721 is a plate-shaped protruding member and is coupled to the mounting groove 710 formed in the side wall of the main assembly 700.

The driving unit 720 may include a power terminal protruded upward.

In other words, the driving unit 720 can be operated by fitting the supporting surface 721 into the mounting groove 710 and connecting the power terminal protruded from the upper part to a power unit (not shown).

10 is an assembled cross-sectional view of a modular humidifying air cleaner in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

A first fitting protrusion 809 protruding from a side surface of the humidifier 800 is fitted to one edge of the side wall of the main assembly 700.

A second fitting protrusion 919 protruding from the side surface of the filter unit 900 is fitted to one side wall edge portion of the humidifier unit 800.

A third fitting protrusion 929 protruding from the side surface of the filter lid unit 920 is fitted to one side wall edge of the filter unit 900.

In other words, the combination of the modular humidifying air purifier according to the present invention is a structure in which the main assembly 700, the humidifying unit 800, the filter unit 900, and the filter lid unit 920 can be fitted to each other in a multi- .

FIG. 11 is a graph showing changes in clean area according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention with and without a humidifying filter.

When (b) is not installed when the humidification filter is installed (a), it can be confirmed that the clean area is doubled.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. It will be understood that the present invention can be changed.

110: Humidification filter assembly
702: drive motor
707: First home
709: shroud
710: mounting groove
720:
800: Humidifier
803:
804:
807: Second home
809: first fitting projection
810: Bucket
811:
814:
816: Water tank
910: Filter housing part
917: Third Home
919: second fitting projection
929: third fitting projection
931: Hepa filter
932: Deodorization filter
933: Pretreatment filter

Claims (7)

A main assembly 700 in which a first groove 707 is formed and an impeller 701 is accommodated therein;
A humidifying portion 800 for accommodating the humidifying filter assembly 110 therein is provided on one side thereof with a first fitting protrusion 809 coupled to the first groove 707 and a second groove 807 formed on the other side thereof. );
A filter housing part 910 having a second fitting protrusion 919 coupled to the second groove 807 and a third groove 917 formed on the other side of the filter housing part 910, And a filter portion (900) formed so as to be able to receive the filter between the third fitting protrusion (929)
Modular humidification air purifier.
The method according to claim 1,
The humidifier (800)
A first slide portion 803 formed on the inner bottom surface;
And a humidifying filter module unit (802) slidably received in or drawn out from the first slide unit (803) and rotatably installed in the humidifying filter assembly (110).
Modular humidification air purifier.
The method according to claim 1,
The filter unit 900 includes:
A HEPA filter 931, a deodorization filter 932, and a preprocessing filter 933,
Modular humidification air purifier.
3. The method of claim 2,
The humidifying filter module unit 802 includes:
A base portion;
A support groove 817 extending upward from the upper surface of the base portion to lift up the shaft 111 of the humidification filter assembly 110;
A receiving portion 811 in which the water tank 810 is received at the side of the water storage tank 816;
And a water reservoir (816) formed at an upper portion of the base portion and communicating with the water receiving portion (811) to store water in the water reservoir (810)
Modular humidification air purifier.
The method according to claim 1,
The main assembly 700 includes:
An opening 708 formed at an upper portion of the impeller 701 to receive the impeller 701; / RTI >
Modular humidification air purifier.
6. The method of claim 5,
And a mounting groove 710 formed on one side wall of the side plate 709 and provided with a driving motor 702 for rotating the impeller 701,
A driving unit 720 for rotating the humidifying filter assembly 110 is detachably attached to the mounting groove 710,
Modular humidification air purifier.
The method according to claim 1,
And a humidifying unit 800 having a structure capable of selectively coupling the humidifying unit 800 accommodating the humidifying filter assembly 110. The humidifying unit 800 can humidify the air,
Modular humidification air purifier.

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