KR20180010882A - Air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner comprises: a body in which an air inlet and an air outlet are formed; a filter arranged in a space of the body to filter a foreign substance in the air; a heat exchanger heat exchanging air absorbed into the inside of the body with refrigerant; and a filter cover arranged to be spaced from the filter. Moreover, a plurality of ultraviolet lamps are arranged in parallel between the filter cover and the filter at a predetermined distance.

Description

AIR CONDITIONER

The present invention relates to an air conditioner, and more particularly, to an air conditioner capable of sterilizing air introduced through an air inlet.

Background Art [0002] Generally, an air conditioner is a device for creating a more comfortable indoor environment for a user, and can control at least one of temperature, humidity, and cleanliness of air.

The air conditioner can use a refrigeration cycle of the refrigerant for temperature and humidity control. In this case, the air conditioner may include a compressor, a condenser, an expansion mechanism, and an evaporator in which the refrigerant is circulated. The indoor air is sucked into the air conditioner through the air inlet of the air conditioner and then heat-exchanged with the condenser or the evaporator, and can be discharged through the air outlet of the air conditioner.

Meanwhile, the air conditioner may include a purifier such as a filter or an electrostatic precipitator for adjusting the degree of cleanliness. The air in the room is sucked into the air conditioner through the air inlet of the air conditioner, And can be discharged to the room through the air outlet of the air conditioner.

In recent years, a technique has been developed in which an ultraviolet sterilizer is installed inside an air conditioner to purify the air sucked into the air conditioner by an ultraviolet sterilizer. As an example of such an air conditioner, Korean Patent Laid- 2006-0035144 (published on Apr. 26, 2006) discloses an air conditioner equipped with an ultraviolet sterilizing device installed to reciprocate along one surface of a heat exchanger.

The conventional ultraviolet sterilizer has a problem in that it is inefficient in terms of space efficiency and sterilized evenly over the entire surface of the heat exchanger because one ultraviolet lamp is used to sterilize the entire heat exchanger.

A first object of the present invention is to provide a sterilizing module for enhancing a sterilizing effect inside a wall-mounted type air conditioner in which the shape of a space is not constant.

A second object of the present invention is to improve space efficiency by separating structures for supporting ultraviolet lamps of different types and sizes.

A third object of the present invention is to find an optimal position for arranging different types of ultraviolet lamps inside a wall-mounted type air conditioner.

A fourth object of the present invention is to provide a supporter that protects a filter from the outside and supports a plurality of ultraviolet lamps.

A fifth object of the present invention is to design an ultraviolet lamp arrangement method for uniformly sterilizing the entire surface of a heat exchanger.

A sixth object of the present invention is to provide a structure for preventing air flow from being obstructed even when a filter cover for protecting the filter is additionally mounted.

In order to solve the first problem of the present invention, the air conditioner is characterized in that a first type ultraviolet lamp and a second type ultraviolet lamp having different sizes and shapes are installed inside the wall-mounted type air conditioner.

In order to solve the second problem of the present invention, the air conditioner is characterized by using different supporting members depending on the type of the ultraviolet lamp.

In order to solve the third problem of the present invention, the air conditioner uses a plurality of ultraviolet lamps having different sizes and shapes to install the ultraviolet lamps in the inner space such as the front panel, the front frame, the filter frame and the chassis .

In order to solve the fourth problem of the present invention, the air conditioner includes a filter cover which is disposed as a supporter and spaced apart from the filter, and includes a support for supporting the ultraviolet lamp.

In order to solve the fifth problem of the present invention, a plurality of ultraviolet lamps are arranged in parallel on one surface of a filter cover.

In order to solve the sixth problem of the present invention, the filter cover is positioned so as to be spaced apart from the filter by a predetermined distance so that an air flow path is formed between the filter and the filter cover, and the filter cover functions as a flow guide.

The effects of the present invention are as follows.

In the air conditioner of the present invention, the first type ultraviolet lamp and the second type ultraviolet lamp having different sizes and shapes are installed inside the wall-mounted type air conditioner, so that the inside of the wall-mounted type air conditioner There is a technical effect of increasing the sterilizing effect corresponding to the space.

The air conditioner of the present invention has an advantage in that space efficiency is improved by using different ultraviolet lamp support members corresponding to a plurality of types having different shapes and sizes.

The air conditioner of the present invention uses ultraviolet lamps of different sizes and shapes to provide ultraviolet rays sterilization at optimal positions by installing ultraviolet lamps in the inner space such as the front panel, the front frame, the filter frame and the chassis .

The air conditioner of the present invention has a filter cover at a position away from the filter, so that there is a technical effect of protecting the filter from the outside while supporting a plurality of ultraviolet lamps.

The air conditioner of the present invention is advantageous in that a plurality of ultraviolet lamps are disposed in parallel to obtain an even sterilization effect on the entire surface of the heat exchanger.

The air conditioner of the present invention has a filter cover at a position away from the filter, so that the air passing through the air inlet is guided toward the heat exchanger by the filter cover.

1 is a perspective view of an air conditioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a perspective view of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
3 is an exploded perspective view of an air conditioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 4 is a vertical sectional view of the air conditioning air guide shown in Fig. 1 when the air conditioning air is discharged to the upper portion of the room.
5 is a perspective view of an air conditioner according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
6 is an exploded perspective view of the air conditioner shown in FIG.
FIG. 7 is a partial cutaway of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
8 is an enlarged perspective view of a part of an ultraviolet sterilization module in an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a perspective view for illustrating positions of an ultraviolet sterilization module, a heat exchanger and a fan in an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a view for explaining an example in which the ultraviolet sterilizing module according to an embodiment of the present invention is disposed on a filter cover.
FIG. 11 is a view for explaining power energy measured in a certain region when one conventional ultraviolet lamp is used.
12 is a view for explaining power energies measured in a certain region when a plurality of ultraviolet lamps according to an embodiment of the present invention are arranged in parallel.
13 to 15 are views for explaining an example in which an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first type ultraviolet lamp.
16 to 18 are views for explaining another example in which the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention includes the first type ultraviolet lamp.
19 to 21 are views for explaining an example in which an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an ultraviolet lamp supporting body and a first type ultraviolet lamp.
22 to 24 are views for explaining an example in which an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a filter cover and a first type ultraviolet lamp.
25 to 27 are views for explaining a first embodiment in which the air conditioner according to the present invention includes both a first ultraviolet sterilizing module and a second ultraviolet sterilizing module in a main body.
28 to 30 are views for explaining a second embodiment in which the air conditioner according to the present invention includes both the first ultraviolet sterilizing module and the second ultraviolet sterilizing module in the main body.
31 to 33 are views for explaining a third embodiment in which the air conditioner according to the present invention includes both the first ultraviolet sterilizing module and the second ultraviolet sterilizing module in the main body.
34 to 36 are views for explaining a fourth embodiment in which the air conditioner according to the present invention includes both the first ultraviolet sterilizing module and the second ultraviolet sterilizing module in the main body.
37 to 39 are views for explaining a fifth embodiment in which the air conditioner according to the present invention includes both the first ultraviolet sterilizing module and the second ultraviolet sterilizing module in the main body.
40 to 42 are views for explaining a sixth embodiment in which the air conditioner according to the present invention includes both the first ultraviolet sterilizing module and the second ultraviolet sterilizing module in the main body.
43 is a longitudinal sectional view for explaining a seventh embodiment in which an air conditioner according to the present invention includes both a first ultraviolet sterilizing module and a second ultraviolet sterilizing module in a main body.

Hereinafter, embodiments related to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role.

1 is a perspective view of an air conditioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a perspective view of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 3 is an exploded perspective view of an air conditioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 4 is a vertical sectional view of the air conditioning air guide shown in Fig. 1 when the air conditioning air is discharged to the upper portion of the room.

The main body 2 of the air conditioner according to the present embodiment may include an air inlet 4 through which room air is sucked and an air outlet 6 through which air is vented. The air conditioner of the present embodiment is an air conditioning unit that sucks air into the air inlet 4, cools it inside, and discharges the air through the air outlet 6. The air conditioner of the present invention can be a stand-type air conditioner, a ceiling-type air conditioner, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a wall-mounted type air conditioner.

The main body 2 is an indoor unit body which forms the appearance of the air conditioner, and may be constituted by one member or may be composed of a combination of a plurality of members. The main body 2 includes a chassis 10, a front frame 20, a suction grille 21, a front panel 28, and a discharge unit 30 . The chassis 10 described below may also be referred to as a rear frame 10.

The main body 2 is formed with the air inlet 4 on the front and top surfaces of the main body 2 and the air outlet 6 on the bottom surface of the main body 2. In this case, it is also possible to form the air suction passage between the front panel 28 and the front surface of the main body 2 by being moved forward or backward or rotated about the upper or lower portion.

The main body 2 is formed with an air inlet 4 on the upper surface of the main body 2 and an air outlet 6 formed on the lower surface of the main body 2. [ An opening for service may be formed on the front surface of the main body 2. The front panel 28 may be arranged to open and close the front surface and the opening of the main body 2. [

The air inlet 4 is formed on the upper surface of the main body 2 and particularly on the upper surface of the main body 2. The air outlet port 6 is formed on the lower surface of the main body 2, . The front panel 28 forms the front side outer tube of the air conditioner and is arranged so as to be protruded forward or to be advanced or retracted forward or backward about the upper part for the purpose of service inside the main body 2. [

The chassis 10 is a case or a rear frame, which is installed on a wall of a room, in which an air flow passage through which air flows, and various components are installed.

The chassis (10) is provided with an airflow guide (12) for guiding the air sucked into the air inlet (4) to the air outlet (6). A front portion 13 on which various electric components are installed may be formed on one side of the left and right sides of the airflow guide 12.

The airflow guide 12 forms a flow passage of a fan 54 to be described later and is provided with a guide groove 15 for guiding the airflow between the left and right guides 15 and 16 and the left and right guides 15 and 16 projecting forward from the chassis 10. [ And may include a central guide 17. The left and right guides (15, 16) may be provided with a heat exchanger supporter (18) for supporting the heat exchanger (60) in one of them and forming a flow path of air. A motor mounting portion 14, in which a fan motor 52 described later is mounted and supported, can be projected forward from the front portion 13. In the chassis 10, a control box 70, which is a control unit for controlling the air conditioner, may be installed in the front portion 13. The control box 70 may be equipped with a fan motor 52 of a blower 50 to be described later and a control unit (not shown) for controlling the wind direction adjusting member driving mechanism 35 and the like.

The front frame 20 forms a space with the chassis 10 and can be disposed in front of the chassis 10. [ The front frame 20 can form a ventilation flow path together with the airflow guide 12 of the chassis 10 to cover the front portion 13 formed on the chassis 10 and protect the front portion 13. [ The front frame 20 is formed with openings on the upper surface and the front surface, respectively, so that the upper surface opening can serve as the air inlet 4. The front opening 5 can serve as a service hole for attaching / detaching the filter 80 described later or the ultraviolet sterilization module 760 to be described later.

The front frame 20 can be formed with front and rear openings 5 in front of the airflow guide 12 of the chassis 10. An upper surface opening can be formed in the upper side of the front side of the airflow guide 12 of the chassis 10.

The suction grille 21 protects the lower side of the indoor unit 2 while allowing the indoor air to be sucked into the interior of the main body 2 and may be formed in a grill shape on the air inlet 4 as an upper surface opening of the front frame 20.

The discharge unit 30 discharges and guides the air ventilated inside the main body 2 and is connected to at least one of the chassis 10 and the front frame 20 by fastening means such as a fastening member or hooking means such as a hook Can be assembled.

The discharge unit (30) may have a drain portion (32) receiving the condensed water dropped from the heat exchanger (60), which will be described later, on the upper surface thereof. A drain connection hose 33 for guiding the condensed water to the outside of the main body 2 is connected to the drain 32 and an air outlet 6 may be formed in the lower portion of the drain 32.

The discharge unit (30) may be provided with a wind direction adjusting mechanism for adjusting the wind direction of the air passing through the air discharge opening (6).

The wind direction adjusting mechanism includes a wind direction adjusting member 34 arranged to be rotatably disposed on the main body 2, particularly the discharging unit 30, to adjust the wind direction while guiding air passing through the air outlet 6, And a wind direction adjusting member driving mechanism (35) for rotating the wind direction adjusting member.

The wind direction adjusting member 34 includes left and right wind direction adjusting members for adjusting the wind direction of the air passing through the air outlet 6 and vertical wind direction adjusting members for adjusting the vertical wind direction of air passing through the air outlet 6 .

The wind direction adjusting member driving mechanism 35 may be connected to the left and right wind direction adjusting members so that the left and right wind direction adjusting members are rotated about the vertical axis. Further, it is also possible to connect the upper and lower wind direction adjusting members so that the upper and lower wind direction adjusting members are rotated up and down about the horizontal axis.

The wind direction adjusting member 34 may be arranged such that one of the left and right wind direction adjusting members and the upper and lower wind direction adjusting members can be rotated to open and close the air outlet 6. The upper and lower wind direction adjustment members are arranged to open and close the air discharge opening 6 and the wind direction adjustment member driving mechanism 35 is installed on one side of the left and right sides of the discharge unit 30 to adjust the wind direction Motor.

The main body 2 may be provided with a blower 50 which sucks air through the air inlet 4 to pass through the inside of the main body 2 and then discharges the air to the air outlet 6. The main body 2 may be provided with a heat exchanger 60 for exchanging the air sucked into the main body 2 with the coolant. The main body 2 may be provided with a filter 80 for purifying the air sucked into the air inlet 4 and a filter frame 90 for mounting the filter 80.

The blower 50 includes a fan motor 52 mounted on the chassis 10, particularly a motor mounting portion 14 formed on the front portion 13, a fan motor 52 mounted on the rotary shaft of the fan motor 52, 12 that are located within the housing.

The fan 54 may be a cross flow fan formed between the air flow guides 15, 16 and 17, in particular, between the left and right flow guides 15 and 16.

The blower 50 may further include a motor cover 56 installed on the chassis 10 so as to cover the fan motor 52.

The heat exchanger 60 is disposed in the space of the main body 2, particularly, behind the front portion of the front frame 20 so as to be positioned between the air inlet 4 and the fan 54, 32, respectively.

The heat exchanger 60 includes a vertical portion 62 vertically positioned on the upper side of the drain portion 32, a forward inclined portion 64 formed obliquely upward from the upper side of the vertical portion 62, And a rear inclined portion 66 formed to be inclined from the upper portion to the rear lower side of the rear portion 64.

The filter frame 90 may be installed between the air inlet 4 and the heat exchanger 60. The filter frame 90 may be formed with an opening 91 through which air is passed and the filter 80 is disposed.

The air conditioner according to the present embodiment may include a control unit (not shown) installed in the main body 2 and controlling the fan motor 52 and the airflow control member driving mechanism 35 and the like.

The control unit is capable of controlling the fan motor (52) and the airflow control member driving mechanism (35) during air conditioning operation such as cooling operation. In this case, the air-conditioned air such as cold air is guided and discharged to the air-conditioning member 34, and the air-conditioning member 34 can be widely rotated while rotating the air-conditioned air. The wind direction adjusting member 34 is rotated by the wind direction adjusting member driving mechanism 35 to open the air outlet port 6 and to rotate the air outlet port 6 when the fan motor 52 is driven, 54 may be rotated. The indoor air can be sucked into the main body 2 through the air inlet port 4 and purified by the filter 80 and then exchanged with the heat exchanger 60. [ And then guided to the airflow direction adjusting member 34 while being passed through the air discharge opening 6 to be discharged.

When the swing ejection mode is inputted through the operation unit during the air conditioning operation as described above, the control unit can forwardly and reversely drive the wind direction adjusting member driving mechanism 35 during driving of the fan motor 52. The airflow direction control member 34 swings up and down reciprocally by the airflow direction control member drive mechanism 35 and the air passing through the air discharge opening 6 can be dispersed upward and downward.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an air conditioner according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the air conditioner shown in FIG.

The air conditioner according to the second embodiment of the present invention may be a stand-type air conditioner. A base rear panel 210 supported on the floor and forming a space inside thereof and forming a lower rear appearance; a suction port 251a coupled to the upper side of the base rear panel 210 and forming an upper rear appearance, And a body back panel 250 formed thereon. In addition, it may include a connector 230 coupled to the interior of the base back panel 210, and a base front panel 220 coupled to the connector 230 to form a lower front exterior. The lower end includes a main body front panel 290 coupled to the base front panel 220 and having a side surface coupled to the main body rear panel 250 and forming an upper front appearance and having a discharge port 290a through which air is discharged .

The base rear panel 210 forms the lower rear outer appearance of the air conditioner and is supported on the floor where the air conditioner is installed to support the air conditioner. The base rear panel 210 may be formed in a polyhedron having an open front so that a space is formed therein. The rear surface of the base rear panel 210 is preferably formed as a curved surface. The bottom surface of the base back panel 210 can touch the bottom.

A connector 230 may be coupled to a side surface of the inner space of the base rear panel 210. (Not shown) in which circuit elements for controlling the air conditioner and other electronic components are accommodated may be disposed in the inner space of the base rear panel 210. [ The base front panel 220 may be disposed in front of the base rear panel 210. The main body rear panel 250 may be coupled to the upper side of the base rear panel 210.

The connector 230 may be coupled to the inner side of the base back panel 210. The connector 230 may be formed in a vertically long column shape. The connector 230 includes a left connector 230-1 coupled to the inner left side of the base rear panel 210 and a right connector 230-2 coupled to the inner right side of the base rear panel 210. [ . ≪ / RTI > The left connector 230-1 and the right connector 230-2 may be formed symmetrically with respect to each other.

The connector 230 may support the shroud panel 260 to which the ventilation module 240 and the guide panel 270 are coupled by reinforcing the strength of the base back panel 210. The bottom surface and one side of the connector 230 may be coupled with the base back panel 210. A shroud panel 260 may be coupled to the upper side of the connector 230. A base front panel 220 may be coupled to a front surface of the connector 230.

The main body rear panel 250 may be coupled to the upper side of the base rear panel 210 to form an upper rear appearance of the air conditioner. The main body rear panel 250 may be formed in a polyhedron having front and rear openings so that a space is formed therein.

The main body rear panel 250 may have a suction port 251a through which room air in the room where the air conditioner is installed is sucked. The suction port 251a may be formed on the rear surface of the main body rear panel 250. When the air blowing module 240 to be described later is driven to flow air, the air is sucked into the suction port 251a, and the sucked air can flow to the shroud panel 260 through the indoor heat exchanger 110 described later.

The main body rear panel 250 includes a main body rear panel body 251 having a suction port 251a formed on a rear surface thereof and a rear panel filter portion 252 mounted on a rear surface of the main body rear panel body 251 to cover the suction port 251a. . The rear panel filter unit 252 can filter the air sucked into the suction port 251a. The rear panel filter portion 252 is preferably mounted on the outside of the rear surface of the main body rear panel body 251. A shroud panel 260 may be coupled to the front of the main body rear panel 250. The base rear panel 210 may be coupled to a lower side of the main body rear panel 250. The indoor heat exchanger 110 may be disposed inside the main body rear panel 250. The indoor heat exchanger 110 is disposed between the main body rear panel 250 and the shroud panel 260 to exchange heat with the refrigerant in the air introduced into the suction port 251a of the main body rear panel 250. The cooled or heated air that has been heat exchanged with the refrigerant in the indoor heat exchanger (110) may flow to the shroud panel (260). The indoor heat exchanger 110 may be formed of a tube through which refrigerant flows and a fin that is heat-exchanged with air.

The air blowing module 240 can blow air into the air inlet 251a of the main body rear panel 250 and discharge air to the air outlet 290a of the main body front panel 290. [ The air sucked into the suction port 251a flows through the shroud hole 260a of the shroud panel 260 after passing through the indoor heat exchanger 110 by the blowing module 240 Can flow. The air that is blown by the blow module 240 can be discharged to the discharge port 290a of the main body front panel 290 through the guide hole 170a of the guide panel 270. [ It is preferable that a plurality of blowing modules 240 are provided, and two blowing modules 240 are provided in the present embodiment. The two blowing modules 240 are arranged in the vertical direction. Two blowing modules 240 may be disposed corresponding to the two shroud holes 260a of the shroud panel 260, respectively. The two blowing modules 240 can be vertically coupled to the rear surface of the guide panel 270.

The blowing module 240 includes a blowing motor 242 for generating a rotating force, a blowing motor bracket 243 for connecting the blowing motor 242 to the rear surface of the guide panel 270, And a blowing fan 241 for flowing air. The air blowing fan 241 is preferably a centrifugal fan for introducing air in the axial direction and discharging the air radially through the side portion. The air blowing fan 241 may be disposed such that the direction in which the air is sucked is directed toward the shroud hole 260a of the shroud panel 260. [ The air discharged to the side surface of the blowing fan 241 can pass through the guide hole 270a of the guide panel 270 toward the front by the shroud panel 260. [ When a plurality of blowing modules 240 are provided, a plurality of blowing fans 241 may be provided. In addition, the plurality of blowing fans 241 may be arranged corresponding to each of the plurality of shroud holes 260a.

The shroud panel 260 may be sucked into the suction port 251a of the main body rear panel 250 to guide air flowing into the blow module 240. [ The shroud panel 260 may be formed with a shroud hole 260a through which air that is sucked into the suction port 251a and flows from the indoor heat exchanger 110 to the blow module 240 passes. It is preferable that the shroud holes 260a are formed correspondingly to a plurality of the blowing modules 240. In this embodiment, the shroud holes 260a correspond to the two blowing modules 240, .

The periphery of the shroud hole 260a of the shroud panel 260 is formed in a dome shape so that the air blowing module 240 is accommodated therein and the air flowing by the blowing module 240 is directed forward can do.

The lower end of the shroud panel 260 may be engaged with the upper end of the connector 230. The rear panel 250 of the main body can be coupled to the rear of the shroud panel 260. A guide panel 270 may be coupled to the front of the shroud panel 260.

The guide panel 270 can guide the air flowing by the air blowing module 240 to the discharge port 290a. The guide panel 270 may have a guide hole 270a through which the air flowing from the blow module 240 to the discharge port 290a passes. It is preferable that a plurality of guide holes 270a are formed. In this embodiment, each of the guide holes 270a may be formed long in the vertical direction, and two of the guide holes 270a may be formed on the left and right sides with respect to the center line C. Each of the guide holes 270a may be formed to have a narrower width toward the upper end and the lower end. Each of the guide holes 270a may be formed so that the upper end and the lower end thereof are bent so as to be directed to the vertical center line C direction. The guide hole 270a may be opened or closed by the door part 280. When the guide hole 270a is formed in a plurality of the guide holes 270a, a plurality of door parts 280 may be provided. A blowing module 240 may be mounted on the rear surface of the guide panel 270. In the present embodiment, two blowing modules 240 can be coupled to the rear surface of the guide panel 270 in the vertical direction. The door panel 280 may be disposed on the front surface of the guide panel 270. In the present embodiment, two door portions 280 may be disposed on the front surface of the guide panel 270 to the left and right.

The guide panel 270 is preferably formed at least partially in a curved shape so that the door portion 280 can be rotated and slid along the guide panel 270. In this embodiment, the two door portions 280 are disposed on the left and right sides. The guide panels 270 may have curved surfaces on the left and right sides, respectively, with respect to the vertical center line. That is, a part of the cross section of the guide panel 270 may be formed in a shape in which the left and right sides protrude forward with respect to the center line.

The guide panel 270 may be combined with the shroud panel 260 through the blow module 240 to form one unit. In this embodiment, the guide panel 270, the blowing module 240, and the shroud panel 260 may be collectively referred to as a blowing unit 190. That is, the air blowing unit 190 may include a guide panel 270, a blowing module 240, and a shroud panel 260.

The door portion 280 can open and close the guide hole 270a and the discharge port 290a. The door unit 280 may be rotatably coupled to the air blowing unit 190. The door unit 280 is rotatably coupled to the guide panel 270 or the shroud panel 260 of the air blowing unit 190. In this embodiment, the door unit 280 is rotatably coupled to the guide panel 270 Can be combined. A part of the door portion 280 slides on the front surface of the guide panel 270 to open and close the guide hole 270a. In addition, a part of the door portion 280 may slide on the rear surface of the main body front panel 290 to open / close the discharge port 290a. That is, a part of the door portion 280 slides between the guide panel 270 and the main body front panel 290, and the guide hole 270a and the discharge port 290a can be simultaneously opened and closed.

The base front panel 220 may form the lower front exterior of the air conditioner. The base front panel 220 may be coupled with the connector 230 to cover the front of the opened base back panel 210. The base front panel 220 may be formed in the shape of a curved plate. The rear of the base front panel 220 is coupled to the connector 230 and the upper end of the base front panel 220 can be coupled with the main body front panel 290.

The main body front panel 290 can form an upper front appearance of the air conditioner. The main body front panel 290 may be formed with a discharge port 290a through which the air having passed through the guide hole 270a is discharged by the blow module 240. [ The discharge port 290a may be formed corresponding to the shape of the guide hole 270a. In this embodiment, the discharge ports 290a correspond to the two guide holes 270a, and each of the discharge ports 290a may be formed long in the vertical direction, and two of them may be formed on the left and right sides with respect to the center line C. Each of the discharge ports 290a may be formed so that the upper end and the lower end are bent so as to be directed in the vertical direction. Each of the discharge ports 290a may be formed so as to be narrowed in width toward the upper and lower ends. The discharge port 290a may be opened or closed by the door portion 280. [

The main body front panel 290 may be formed in the shape of a curved plate. The lower end of the main body front panel 290 can be coupled to the base front panel 220 and the side can be coupled to the main body back panel 250.

An input / output hole 290b may be formed in the main body front panel 290 to expose a part of the input / output module 300 to the outside. The input / output hole 290b is preferably formed in a circular shape.

The input / output module 300 may receive a user command or display an operation state of the air conditioner. The input / output module 300 is coupled to the rear surface of the main body front panel 290, and a part of the input / output module 300 may be exposed to the outside through the input / output holes 290b.

The air conditioner of the present invention can be applied to both a wall-mounted air conditioner and a stand-type air conditioner, and will be described based on a wall-mounted type air conditioner for convenience.

FIG. 7 is a partial cutaway of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

7, the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an ultraviolet sterilization module 760 disposed inside the main body 700. The ultraviolet sterilization module 760 may include a porous main body 762 and an ultraviolet lamp 764.

The body 700 of an embodiment of the present invention may include a front panel 710 and a chassis 720. [ The main body 700 may include a wind direction adjusting member 730, a fan 740, a heat exchanger 750, a porous main body 762, and an ultraviolet lamp 764.

The air conditioner shown in Fig. 7 includes all the various members described in Figs. 1 to 4 in addition to the front panel 710, the chassis 720, the wind direction adjusting member 730, the fan 740, and the heat exchanger 750 . 7, only the front panel 710, the chassis 720, the wind direction adjusting member 730, the fan 740, the heat exchanger 750, and the ultraviolet sterilizing module 760 will be described.

The main body 700 may have an air inlet 712 formed on the upper surface of the air conditioner and an air outlet 714 formed on the lower surface of the air conditioner. The main body 700 is formed such that the air inlet 712 is formed on the upper surface of the air conditioner and the air outlet 714 is formed on the lower surface of the air conditioner and the front panel 710 covers the front surface of the air conditioner. .

The main body 700 may be formed such that the air inlet 712 is formed on the upper portion of the air conditioner, particularly on the upper surface side of the air conditioner, and the air outlet 714 is formed on the lower portion of the air conditioner, . Further, the front panel 710 forms a front-side outer tube of the air conditioner, and is rotated so as to protrude frontward about the upper portion for service inside the air conditioner.

The structure and function of the front panel 710, the chassis 720, the wind direction adjusting member 730, the fan 740, and the heat exchanger 750 in the main body 700 according to the embodiment of the present invention are shown in FIG. 1 4, except for the redundant description.

The ultraviolet sterilizing module 760 included in the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention may be disposed before the heat exchanger 750 in the air flow direction. The ultraviolet sterilization module 760 may be located in the air intake passage between the front panel 710 and the heat exchanger 750.

The porous main body 762 may be formed in a structure through which air can pass, and the porous main body 762 may be formed with a plurality of holes 766 through which air passes. The porous main body 762 may be formed of a porous plate having a plurality of holes 766, and may be formed of a wire assembly in which a plurality of wires are cross-connected. When the porous main body 762 is composed of a wire combination, a hole 766 through which air can pass may be formed between a plurality of wires. Hereinafter, the porous main body 762 may be referred to as a mesh, a web, a main body, a body, a supporting body, a porous lamp supporting body, a web main body, a mesh body,

The porous main body 762 may be provided with a hole 766 through which the air flows toward the ultraviolet lamp 764. These holes 766 may be formed with holes 766 of a predetermined size or more to minimize the flow path resistance by the porous main body 762. The porous main body 762 can be made of an elastic material and has a rounded curved surface or a shape bent at least once so as to correspond to the shape of the heat exchanger 750 and has a body 700 and a heat exchanger 750). ≪ / RTI >

Preferably, the ultraviolet sterilization module 760 is capable of emitting heat in the ultraviolet lamp 764, and the porous main body 762 is formed of a heat-resistant material. In addition, the porous main body 762 is preferably formed of a metal material rather than a synthetic resin material such as plastic. The porous main body 762 is preferably formed of a material having good durability against heat and moisture, and may be formed of aluminum (Al). Here, the aluminum (Al) material may include an aluminum material and an aluminum alloy material.

The porous main body 762 may be positioned before the ultraviolet lamp 764 and the heat exchanger 750 in the direction of air flow. When the photocatalyst material is applied to the surface of the porous main body 762, the air may be deodorized by the porous main body 762 and then flowed to the ultraviolet lamp 764 and the heat exchanger 750. That is, when the photocatalyst material is applied to the surface of the porous main body 762, the deodorizing component in the air can be minimally adsorbed on the surface of the ultraviolet lamp 764. Degradation of the performance of the ultraviolet lamp 764 which may be generated when the deodorizing component is excessively adsorbed on the surface of the ultraviolet lamp 764 can be minimized.

Examples of the photocatalyst material formed on the surface of the porous main body 762 include titanium oxide (TiO2), zinc oxide (ZnO), cadmium sulfide (CdS), zirconia (ZrO2), vanadium oxide (V2O3) WO3), and the like. The air sucked into the air inlet 712 is primarily deodorized by the porous main body 762 and can be sterilized by the ultraviolet lamp 764. The deodorized and sterilized air is introduced into the heat exchanger 750 Can be inhaled.

On the other hand, the porous main body 762 can minimize the interference with the flow of the gas even if it is disposed in the space where the gas flows. Further, in the course of the gas passing through the porous main body 762, by flowing close to the ultraviolet lamp 764, the intensity of the ultraviolet rays transmitted to the gas or the range of irradiation of ultraviolet rays can be increased. Accordingly, the sterilizing power of the ultraviolet sterilization module 760 can be increased.

The ultraviolet sterilization module 760 may include a plurality of ultraviolet lamps 764 and the plurality of ultraviolet lamps 764 may be spaced apart from each other in the porous main body 762. The plurality of ultraviolet lamps 764 may be disposed at least partially in parallel. The plurality of ultraviolet lamps 764 may be all arranged in parallel. A plurality of ultraviolet lamps 764 may be disposed in the porous main body 762 at predetermined intervals. The plurality of ultraviolet lamps 764 may be arranged in parallel.

The plurality of ultraviolet lamps 764 may be disposed apart from both sides of the porous main body 762. A plurality of ultraviolet lamps 764 can be positioned entirely in the air flow direction between the porous main body 762 and the heat exchanger 750. It is also possible that a portion is located between the porous main body 762 and the heat exchanger 750 and the rest is disposed between the porous main body 762 and the front panel 710. The ultraviolet lamp 764 disposed between the porous main body 762 and the front panel 710 can primarily sterilize air passing between the air inlet 712 and the porous main body 762. [ The ultraviolet lamp disposed between the porous main body 762 and the heat exchanger 750 can sterilize the air having passed through the porous main body 762.

As described above, the ultraviolet lamp is dispersed in the porous main body 762, and the porous main body 762 can be coated with the photocatalyst material. As a result, the air can be primarily sterilized between the air inlet 712 and the porous main body 762. Further, when deodorized by the porous main body 762, it can be sterilized secondarily between the porous main body 762 and the heat exchanger 750.

The ultraviolet sterilization module 760 may include a holder (not shown) for supporting the ultraviolet lamp 764. The holder may support the ultraviolet lamp 764 such that the ultraviolet lamp 764 is spaced apart from the porous main body 762. The holder can support a plurality of ultraviolet lamps (764), and a pair of holders can support ultraviolet lamps (764). The ultraviolet sterilization module 760 may include a plurality of pairs of holders. The plurality of pairs of holders may be arranged at regular intervals of the porous main body 762. [ The ultraviolet sterilization module 760 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of ultraviolet lamps 764, a power supply unit (not shown), and wires (not shown).

The ultraviolet lamp 764 may be provided by an external electrode method having an external electrode. Thus, a first electrode may be provided on one side of the ultraviolet lamp 764, and a second electrode may be provided on the other side. The first electrode and the second electrode may be provided by applying a conductive solder liquid to the outside of the ultraviolet lamp 764. Also, the first electrode and the second electrode may be provided by applying a silver paste. The first electrode and the second electrode may be provided by applying carbon nanotube (CNT) and curing the carbon nanotube. That is, the ultraviolet lamp 764 and the first electrode and the second electrode are separately provided, and an electric field may be formed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The radiation material in the ultraviolet lamp 764 is induced by the electric field to generate ultraviolet rays. Since the first electrode and the second electrode are not in contact with the material enclosed in the ultraviolet lamp 764, the heat that may be generated in the ultraviolet lamp 764 is reduced, so that the life of the ultraviolet lamp 764 Can be increased.

The power supply unit may supply power to the ultraviolet lamp 764. The power supply unit can stabilize the current supplied to the ultraviolet lamp 764. [ Further, the power supply unit can generate a high voltage required for generating ultraviolet rays in the ultraviolet lamp 764. [ That is, the power supply unit may be provided with the output frequency and the driving voltage changed in accordance with the driving frequency and the driving voltage for driving the plurality of ultraviolet lamps 764. For example, the power supply may be provided as an inverter, a ballast, or the like.

The electric wire can connect a power supply unit and a plurality of ultraviolet lamps 764. In detail, the electric wire may connect the first electrode and the second electrode to the power supply unit. The electric wires can connect the plurality of ultraviolet lamps 764 and the power supply unit in parallel. That is, a plurality of ultraviolet lamps 764 can be operated simultaneously by connecting a power supply unit and a plurality of ultraviolet lamps 764 in parallel. Even when one ultraviolet lamp 764 of the plurality of ultraviolet lamps 764 is defective, maintenance is easy.

Meanwhile, the ultraviolet lamp 764 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described as an external electrode fluorescent lamp in which an electrode is provided on the outside, but a method in which the electrode is disposed inside the ultraviolet lamp is also possible.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the ultraviolet lamp 764 will be described in detail. The external electrode fluorescent lamp type ultraviolet lamp 764 may be formed in the form of a bar or a tube in which an internal space is formed. The ultraviolet lamp 764 may be formed to be shielded so as to have a sealed inner space. The ultraviolet lamp 764 may be formed of one of quartz, borosilicate, glass containing quartz or borosilicate. In addition, a radiation material capable of generating the ultraviolet rays may be enclosed in an inner space of the ultraviolet lamp 764. The radiation material may be discharged by the first electrode and the second electrode disposed on both sides of the ultraviolet lamp 764 to generate ultraviolet rays.

For example, mercury (Hg), neon (Ne), xenon (Xe), krypton (Kr), argon (Ar), xenon bromide (XeBr) At least one of brominated krypton (KrBr), krypton chloride (KrCl), and methane (Ch4). The radiation material may be sealed in the inner space of the ultraviolet lamp 764 at a constant pressure. The radiation material may be supplied in a gaseous state. For example, the emissive material may be enclosed in the interior space of the ultraviolet lamp 764 at normal or medium pressure. On the other hand, the ultraviolet lamp 764 may be formed to have a somewhat smaller diameter so as to be easily disposed in the internal space of the air conditioner. For example, the ultraviolet lamp 764 may have a diameter of 1 mm to 7 mm or less.

When the ultraviolet lamp 764 is formed with a diameter of 1 mm or less, there is a risk of breakage, and there is a problem that it is difficult to fill the radiant material to be enclosed therein.

When the ultraviolet lamp 764 is formed with a diameter of 7 mm or more, the resistance to the flow of the fluid can be increased by increasing the diameter. Further, there is a problem that the voltage for discharging the charged radiation material in the ultraviolet lamp 764 is increased and the power consumption is increased.

 In addition, the ultraviolet lamp 764 may be formed to be long in the longitudinal direction so as to be disposed in the lateral direction in the internal space of the air conditioner. The thickness of the ultraviolet lamp 764 may be such that the thickness of the ultraviolet lamp 764 can withstand the pressure of the material sealed in the inner space of the ultraviolet lamp 764. [ For example, the ultraviolet lamp 764 may have a thickness of 0.2 mm to 2 mm. The diameter, length, and thickness of the ultraviolet lamp 764 are not limited to the above values.

The first electrode and the second electrode of the ultraviolet lamp 764 may be provided on both sides of the ultraviolet lamp 764. The first electrode and the second electrode may be formed on both sides of the ultraviolet lamp 764 by a conductive solder liquid. Also, the first electrode and the second electrode may be provided by applying a silver paste. The first electrode and the second electrode may be provided by applying carbon nanotubes (CNT) and curing. For example, both ends of the ultraviolet lamp 764 may be placed in a conductive solder solution, The electrodes can be formed at both ends of the ultraviolet lamp 764 by curing.

That is, the outer surface of the ultraviolet lamp 764 can be dipped into the conductive solder liquid, and the manufacturing process is simplified. The conductive material and the conductive solder liquid may include at least one of silver (Ag), carbon nanotube (CNT), copper (Cu), and platinum (Pt). The first electrode and the second electrode of the ultraviolet lamp 764 may be formed in the longitudinal direction of the ultraviolet lamp 764 at both ends of the ultraviolet lamp 764. [ The first electrode and the second electrode may be formed to be at least 1 cm to 3 cm at both ends of the ultraviolet lamp 764.

When the first electrode and the second electrode are formed to be smaller than 1 cm, it is difficult to discharge the radiation material sealed in the ultraviolet lamp 764. That is, the area where the first electrode and the second electrode are provided can be reduced, and the efficiency with which the discharge material can be discharged can be reduced.

If the first electrode and the second electrode are formed to be 3 cm larger, the radiation material sealed in the ultraviolet lamp 764 can be sufficiently discharged, but the area where the first electrode and the second electrode are provided is increased, The area irradiated to the outside can be reduced.

The ultraviolet sterilization module 760 uses a plurality of ultraviolet lamps 764 arranged in parallel to the porous main body 762 to allow the air introduced through the air inlet 712 to pass through the porous main body 762, (750), the harmful substance can be sterilized.

The wavelength of the ultraviolet rays generated from the ultraviolet lamp 764 may be a wavelength in the vicinity of 250 nm to 260 nm which has a high sterilizing power against microorganisms and the ultraviolet ray having a wavelength in the range of 250 nm to 260 nm may have a sterilizing effect 1000 to 10000 times .

When ultraviolet light is irradiated on the DNA of a microorganism, the molecular structure of thymine in the base of DNA can be intensively destroyed. Thymine that absorbs ultraviolet light is pressed against neighboring thymine or cytosine. When thymine is polymerized in this way, DNA replication can not be done properly, so the function as a living organism can be stopped. In addition, ultraviolet rays can oxidize the phospholipid and protein that make up the cell membrane, so that the life activity of bacteria can not be extended.

8 is an enlarged perspective view of a part of an ultraviolet sterilization module in an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8, the ultraviolet sterilization module 760 may include a porous main body 762, an ultraviolet lamp 764, a hole 766, and a holder 768.

The holes 766 of the ultraviolet sterilization module 760 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be formed in at least one of polygonal, circular, and elliptical shapes. By changing the size of the hole 766, the flow rate of the gas passing through the porous main body 762 can be adjusted.

The porous main body 762 may have a holder 768 on its front surface, and a plurality of the holders 768 may be attached at regular intervals. In addition, the porous main body 762 may have a plurality of holders 768 at regular intervals on both sides. The plurality of holders 768 may be made of a metal material and may be formed to surround a part of the outer circumferential surface of the ultraviolet lamp 764.

In addition, the porous main body 762 may have a holder 768 at regular intervals on both sides of the transverse side in one side, and both sides of the ultraviolet lamp 764 may be coupled to the holder 768, respectively. The porous main body 762 may include a holder 768 at regular intervals on the left side, the center and the right side on one side of the body 762. The porous main body 762 may include a left side portion, a center portion, and a right side portion of the ultraviolet lamp 764, can do.

The porous main body 762 may be waterproof sealed (not shown) on the periphery of the holder 768 to prevent corrosion of the electrodes and the holder 768 of the ultraviolet lamp 764 on one side.

8, the ultraviolet sterilization module 760 may include a metal rail (not shown) disposed in the porous main body 762. The metal rail can be electrically connected to the holder 768 and current can be applied to the ultraviolet lamp 764 through the metal rail and holder 768. The metal rail can be connected to a plurality of holders 768 and the current applied to the metal rails can flow to a plurality of holders 768. [ The metal rail may be a parallel connector that connects a plurality of ultraviolet lamps 764 in parallel. The metal rail may be termed a bus bar.

A plurality of holders 768 may be disposed at regular intervals on one side of the metal rail. That is, the plurality of holders 768 may be installed on the metal rail at regular intervals. In this case, the waterproof sealing can be processed to cover not only the electrode, holder 768 of the ultraviolet lamp 764, but also the metal rail.

9 is a perspective view for illustrating positions of an ultraviolet sterilization module, a heat exchanger and a fan in an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

9, the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an ultraviolet sterilizing module 760 including a porous main body 762 and an ultraviolet lamp 764, a heat exchanger 750, and a fan 740 ). The porous main body 762 of the ultraviolet sterilization module 760 includes a hole 766 of a predetermined size or larger in order not to interfere with the flow of air. The porous main body 762 of the ultraviolet sterilizing module 760 may be made of an elastic material and may be positioned inside the air conditioner so as to have a round type curved surface corresponding to the shape of the heat exchanger 750. The ultraviolet sterilization module 760 may include a plurality of ultraviolet lamps 764 and a plurality of ultraviolet lamps 764 may be disposed in parallel on the porous main body 762 at predetermined intervals. The porous main body 762 may include a holder (not shown) for supporting an ultraviolet lamp 764 and an ultraviolet lamp 764 may be coupled to a holder located at regular intervals in the porous main body 762 . The ultraviolet sterilization module 760 uses an ultraviolet lamp 764 coupled in parallel to the porous main body 762 to allow the air introduced through the air inlet 712 to pass through the porous main body 762 to the heat exchanger 750 ), The harmful substance can be sterilized.

As described above, the porous main body 762 is made of an elastic material so as to cover the entire surface of the heat exchanger 750, and is formed in a shape similar to the shape of the heat exchanger 750 and coupled to the upper side of the heat exchanger 750 . In this case, the porous main body 762 may include a bending portion bent to correspond to the shape of the heat exchanger. The porous main body 762 also includes a first porous main body 912 coupled to the vertical portion of the heat exchanger 750, a second porous main body 912 coupled to the front upper surface of the heat exchanger 750, And a third porous main body 916 coupled to the rear upper surface of the porous main body 914 and the heat exchanger 750.

In addition, although not shown in FIG. 9, the porous main body of the ultraviolet sterilizing module 760 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be manufactured in various shapes corresponding to the size and shape of the ultraviolet lamp.

10 is a view for explaining an example in which the ultraviolet sterilizing module according to an embodiment of the present invention is disposed on a filter cover.

As shown in FIG. 10, the ultraviolet sterilizing module according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of ultraviolet lamps and a plurality of holders.

The plurality of holders may be installed on one side of the filter cover or the like so as to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval. In this case, the vertical interval and the left-right interval may be different from each other. Furthermore, the left and right spacing between the upper and lower portions may differ from a certain reference line. As a result, a plurality of holders can be evenly distributed on one side of the filter cover, and ultraviolet lamps can be evenly distributed on one side of the filter cover while being attached to the holders.

The ultraviolet sterilizing module according to an embodiment of the present invention can receive electricity by a power supply unit. In this case, it is possible to supply power directly by connecting electric wires to each ultraviolet lamp. Further, the holder can be made of metal, and electric power can be supplied by connecting electric wires to the holder. Furthermore, by using an external electrode type ultraviolet lamp, power can be easily supplied to a plurality of ultraviolet lamps. That is, when a plurality of metal holders are provided on a metal filter cover and power is supplied through a power terminal of a metal filter cover, power can be simultaneously supplied to each of the ultraviolet lamps.

FIG. 11 is a view for explaining power energy measured in a certain region when one conventional ultraviolet lamp is used. 12 is a view for explaining power energies measured in a certain region when a plurality of ultraviolet lamps according to an embodiment of the present invention are arranged in parallel.

In FIG. 11, it is assumed that ultraviolet ray sterilization is performed using one conventional ultraviolet lamp 1000, and in FIG. 12, ultraviolet sterilization is performed by arranging ten ultraviolet lamps 1100 according to an embodiment of the present invention in parallel .

11, when the conventional ultraviolet lamp 1000 is operated, the power energy measured in region A is 5 mW / cm ² , the power energy measured in region B is 2.2 mW / cm ² , The power energy measured in the D region is 0.6 mW / cm ² and the measured power energy in the D region is 0.9 mW / cm ² .

12, when ten ultraviolet lamps 1100 according to an embodiment of the present invention are arranged in parallel, the power energy measured in region A is 5.1 mW / cm ² , and in region B, electrical energy which is measured is a 4.5mW / cm ^2, electric energy is measured in the region C is electrical energy measured at 3.6mW / cm ² and the D domain is 3.7mW / cm ^2.

That is, when a plurality of ultraviolet lamps 1100 according to an embodiment of the present invention having a very small diameter are arranged in parallel and operated at the same time, a higher power density is obtained as the interval is narrower due to the overlap effect. Conversely, the wider the gap, the less the effect of superposition.

It is possible to consume lower power by simultaneously operating ten ultraviolet lamps 1100 of the present invention than by operating one conventional ultraviolet lamp 1000 in practice. Therefore, it is more efficient to use a plurality of ultraviolet lamps 1100 according to an embodiment of the present invention than to use a conventional ultraviolet lamp, considering power consumption, space efficiency, and ultraviolet sterilization effect.

13 to 43 are diagrams for explaining examples in which the air conditioner of the present invention sterilizes air using a first type ultraviolet lamp and a second type ultraviolet lamp.

The main body of the air conditioner shown in Figs. 13 to 43 includes a front panel 28, a chassis 10, an air intake port 4, a suction grill 21 1 to 4 in addition to the front frame 20, the fan 54, the filter 80 and the filter frame 90. In FIGS. 13 to 43, The chassis 10, the air inlet 4, the suction grille 21, the front frame 20, the fan 54, the filter 80 and the filter frame 90 will be described.

13 to 43 may be an external electrode type ultraviolet lamp having an external electrode as described with reference to FIG. The first type ultraviolet lamp may be a single-axis ultraviolet lamp having bars or tubes elongated in the left-right direction as described with reference to Fig. 7, or a biaxial ultraviolet lamp having a circular or elliptical shape and a small coin size. The ultraviolet lamp of the first type may have a diameter of 3 mm or less.

In addition, the second type ultraviolet lamp described in FIGS. 13 to 43 may be a hot cathode fluorescent lamp (HCFL) type ultraviolet lamp or a cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL) type ultraviolet lamp. The second type ultraviolet lamp may have a diameter of 28 mm or more.

13 to 15 are views for explaining an example in which an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first type ultraviolet lamp.

The main body 1300 of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a first ultraviolet sterilizing module 1305.

13 to 15, the main body 1300 of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention includes the front panel 28 and the filter 80, the heat exchanger 60 and the chassis 10, A plurality of ultraviolet lamps of the first type may be arranged between the first and second types of ultraviolet lamps.

As an example, a plurality of ultraviolet lamp holders 1310 may be provided on the front panel 28 so as to be spaced apart from each other by predetermined intervals on the surface facing the filter 80. In addition, a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be mounted on a plurality of ultraviolet lamp holders 1310, respectively. As a result, a plurality of first-type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be arranged in parallel on the front surface of the front panel 28 at predetermined intervals.

The plurality of ultraviolet lamps 1312 arranged in parallel on the surface of the front panel 28 facing the filter 80 can generate ultraviolet rays toward the filter 80 and the heat exchanger 60.

As another example, a plurality of ultraviolet lamp holders 1310 may be installed on the chassis 10 facing the heat exchanger 60 at predetermined intervals. In addition, a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be mounted on a plurality of ultraviolet lamp holders 1310, respectively. As a result, a plurality of first-type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be arranged in parallel on the first surface of the chassis 10 at predetermined intervals.

A plurality of ultraviolet lamps 1312 arranged in parallel on the surface of the chassis 10 facing the heat exchanger 60 can generate ultraviolet rays toward the heat exchanger 60.

13 to 15, the main body 1300 of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of first type air conditioners 1300 on both sides of the front panel 80 and one side of the chassis 10, The ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be arranged apart from each other by a predetermined interval. In this case, a distance d1 between a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 mounted on one surface of the front panel 28 is determined by a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 mounted on one surface of the chassis 10, Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > d2. ≪ / RTI >

In addition, the main body 1300 of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an inverter (not shown) that simultaneously supplies power to a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312.

In addition, the main body 1300 of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a first inverter (not shown) that simultaneously supplies power to a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 mounted on one surface of a front panel 28, And a second inverter that simultaneously supplies power to a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 mounted on one side of the chassis 10. In this case, the first inverter and the second inverter may be separately controlled to operate the ultraviolet lamps attached to one side of the front panel 28 and the ultraviolet lamps attached to one side of the chassis 10 simultaneously or in an intersecting manner.

Air introduced through the air inlet port 4 can be sequentially passed through the filter 80 and the filter frame 90 and directed to the heat exchanger 60. At this time, the air can be sterilized by the ultraviolet rays generated in the ultraviolet lamp 1312. The manner in which the air is sterilized has been described in detail in Fig. 7, except for the redundant description.

16 to 18 are views for explaining another example in which the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention includes the first type ultraviolet lamp.

The main body 1600 of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a first ultraviolet sterilizing module 1305.

16 to 18, the main body 1600 of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps disposed between the filter 80 and the heat exchanger 60 can do.

As an example, a plurality of ultraviolet lamp holders 1310 may be installed on the opposite side of the filter frame 90 to the heat exchanger 60 at predetermined intervals. In addition, a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be mounted on a plurality of ultraviolet lamp holders 1310, respectively. As a result, a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be arranged in parallel on the one surface of the filter frame 90 at predetermined intervals.

A plurality of ultraviolet lamps 1312 disposed in parallel on the surface of the filter frame 90 facing the heat exchanger 60 may generate ultraviolet rays toward the heat exchanger 60.

16 to 18, the main body 1600 of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of first (first) and second It is possible to dispose the filter frame 90 at a position spaced apart by a predetermined distance from the heat exchanger 60 in order to prevent deterioration of the heat exchanger 60. [

In addition, the main body 1600 of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an inverter (not shown) that simultaneously supplies power to a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312.

Air introduced through the air inlet port 4 can be sequentially passed through the filter 80 and the filter frame 90 and directed to the heat exchanger 60. At this time, the air can be sterilized by the ultraviolet rays generated in the ultraviolet lamp 1312. The manner in which the air is sterilized has been described in detail in Fig. 7, except for the redundant description.

19 to 21 are views for explaining an example in which an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an ultraviolet lamp supporting body and a first type ultraviolet lamp.

The main body 1900 of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a first ultraviolet sterilizing module 1305.

19 to 21, the main body 1900 of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention includes the front panel 28 and the filter 80, the heat exchanger 60 and the chassis 10, A plurality of ultraviolet lamps of the first type may be arranged between the first and second types of ultraviolet lamps.

An ultraviolet lamp supporting body 1314 is provided on a surface of the front panel 28 facing the filter 80 and a plurality of ultraviolet lamps 1314 are provided on a surface of the ultraviolet lamp supporting body 1314, Holders 1310 may be provided.

In addition, a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be mounted on a plurality of ultraviolet lamp holders 1310, respectively. As a result, a plurality of first-type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be arranged in parallel on the front surface of the front panel 28 at predetermined intervals.

A plurality of ultraviolet lamps 1312 arranged in parallel on the surface of the front panel 28 facing the filter 80 can generate ultraviolet rays toward the filter 80 and the heat exchanger 60.

As another example, an ultraviolet lamp supporting body 1314 may be provided on a surface of the chassis 10 opposite to the heat exchanger 60, and a plurality of ultraviolet lamps may be provided on a surface of the ultraviolet lamp supporting body 1314, Lamp holders 1310 can be installed. In addition, a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be mounted on a plurality of ultraviolet lamp holders 1310, respectively. As a result, a plurality of first-type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be arranged in parallel on the first surface of the chassis 10 at predetermined intervals.

A plurality of ultraviolet lamps 1312 arranged in parallel on the surface of the chassis 10 facing the heat exchanger 60 can generate ultraviolet rays toward the heat exchanger 60.

19 to 21, the main body 1900 of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of first (first) and second Type ultraviolet lamps 1312 can be arranged to be spaced apart by predetermined intervals. In this case, a distance d1 between a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 mounted on one surface of the front panel 28 is determined by a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 mounted on one surface of the chassis 10, Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > d2. ≪ / RTI >

In addition, the main body 1900 of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an inverter (not shown) for simultaneously supplying power to a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312.

In addition, the main body 1900 of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a first inverter 1910 for simultaneously supplying power to a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 mounted on one surface of the front panel 28, And a second inverter that simultaneously supplies power to a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 mounted on one side of the chassis 10. In this case, the first inverter and the second inverter may be separately controlled to operate the ultraviolet lamps attached to one side of the front panel 28 and the ultraviolet lamps attached to one side of the chassis 10 simultaneously or in an intersecting manner.

Air introduced through the air inlet port 4 can be sequentially passed through the filter 80 and the filter frame 90 and directed to the heat exchanger 60. At this time, the air can be sterilized by the ultraviolet rays generated in the ultraviolet lamp 1312. The manner in which the air is sterilized has been described in detail in Fig. 7, except for the redundant description.

22 to 24 are views for explaining an example in which an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a filter cover and a first type ultraviolet lamp.

The main body 2200 of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a first ultraviolet sterilizing module 1305.

22 to 24, the main body 2200 of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a front frame 20, The filter cover 1316 to be disposed can be positioned.

An air flow path is formed between the filter cover 1316 and the filter 80, and the filter cover 1316 can guide the air toward the heat exchanger 60.

The filter cover 1316 may be a flexible printed circuit board (PCB).

The filter cover 1316 of the air conditioner 2200 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of ultraviolet lamp holders 1310 on a surface facing the filter 80. A plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be mounted to the ultraviolet lamp holder 1310 so as to face the filter 80, respectively. A filter cover 1316, a plurality of ultraviolet lamp holders 1310 and a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be combined to be referred to as a first ultraviolet sterilizing module 1305.

In addition, the main body 2200 of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an inverter (not shown) that simultaneously supplies power to a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312.

A plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 provided on a surface of the filter cover 1316 of the main body 2200 of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention are vertically spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance They can be installed in parallel to each other. In order to prevent deterioration of the filter 80, the filter cover 1316 is disposed at a position where the distance between the plurality of first-type ultraviolet lamps 1312 and the filter 80 is spaced by a predetermined distance, (Not shown).

A plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 are provided on the surface of the filter cover 1316 opposite to the filter 80 so as to be vertically and horizontally spaced from each other so that the air passing through the air inlet port 4 and directed toward the heat exchanger 750 There is a technical effect that sterilization can be performed evenly.

25 to 27 are views for explaining a first embodiment in which the air conditioner according to the present invention includes both a first ultraviolet sterilizing module and a second ultraviolet sterilizing module in a main body.

The main body 2500 of the air conditioner according to the present invention may include both the first ultraviolet sterilizing module 1305 and the second ultraviolet sterilizing module 2505.

25-27, the main body 2500 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes a second ultraviolet sterilizing module 2505 disposed between the front panel 28 and the filter 80, The first ultraviolet sterilizing module 1305 may be disposed between the chassis 60 and the chassis 10.

The main body 2500 of the air conditioner according to the present invention may have a plurality of holders 2510 on the surface of the front panel 28 facing the filter 80, A plurality of ultraviolet lamps 2512 of the second type may be mounted on each of the plurality of second types of ultraviolet lamps 2512.

The plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 of the second ultraviolet sterilizing module installed in the main body 2500 of the air conditioner according to the present invention may be installed vertically in parallel at positions spaced from each other by a predetermined distance d1 . The distance between the plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 mounted on the surface of the front panel 28 facing the filter 80 and the filter 80 is equal to the diameter of the ultraviolet lamp 2512 of the second type Or more.

A plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 are spaced apart from each other on one side of the front panel 28 so that the air passing through the air inlet port 4 and sterilizing the air toward the heat exchanger 60 can be uniformly sterilized have.

As another example, a plurality of ultraviolet lamp holders 1310 may be provided on the chassis 10 facing the heat exchanger 60 at predetermined intervals. In addition, a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be mounted on a plurality of ultraviolet lamp holders 1310, respectively. As a result, a plurality of first-type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be arranged in parallel on the first surface of the chassis 10 at predetermined intervals.

A plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 arranged in parallel on the surface of the chassis 10 facing the heat exchanger 60 can generate ultraviolet rays toward the heat exchanger 60.

25 to 27, the main body 2500 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 on a side of the front panel 80, And a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be arranged on the first surface of the chassis 10 so as to be vertically spaced apart by a predetermined distance d2. In this case, a distance d1 between a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 mounted on one surface of the front panel 28 is determined by a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 mounted on one side of the chassis 10, Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > d2. ≪ / RTI >

The main body 2500 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes an inverter (not shown) for simultaneously supplying power to a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 and a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512, ).

The main body 2500 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes a first inverter for supplying power to a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 and a second inverter for supplying power to a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512. [ A second inverter for supplying the second inverter may be separately provided. In this case, the first inverter and the second inverter may be separately controlled to operate the ultraviolet lamps attached to one side of the front panel 28 and the ultraviolet lamps attached to one side of the chassis 10 simultaneously or in an intersecting manner.

Air introduced through the air inlet port 4 can be sequentially passed through the filter 80 and the filter frame 90 and directed to the heat exchanger 60. At this time, the air can be sterilized by ultraviolet rays generated from the ultraviolet lamps 1312 and 2512. The manner in which the air is sterilized has been described in detail in Fig. 7, except for the redundant description.

28 to 30 are views for explaining a second embodiment in which the air conditioner according to the present invention includes both the first ultraviolet sterilizing module and the second ultraviolet sterilizing module in the main body.

The main body 2800 of the air conditioner according to the present invention may include both the first ultraviolet sterilizing module 1305 and the second ultraviolet sterilizing module 2505.

28 to 30, the main body 2800 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes a first ultraviolet sterilizing module 1305 disposed between the front panel 28 and the filter 80, The second ultraviolet sterilizing module 2505 may be disposed between the chassis 60 and the chassis 10.

As an example, the main body 2800 of the air conditioner according to the present invention may be provided with a plurality of ultraviolet lamp holders 1310 spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval on the surface facing the filter 80 in the front panel 28 . In addition, a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be mounted on a plurality of ultraviolet lamp holders 1310, respectively. As a result, a plurality of first-type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be arranged in parallel on the front surface of the front panel 28 at predetermined intervals.

The plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 of the first ultraviolet sterilizing module 1305 installed in the main body 2800 of the air conditioner according to the present invention may be arranged in parallel vertically and horizontally at positions spaced from each other by a predetermined distance d1 Can be installed.

A plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be spaced apart from each other on one side of the front panel 28 so that the air passing through the air inlet 4 and sterilizing the air toward the heat exchanger 750 can be uniformly sterilized have.

As another example, the chassis 10 may have a plurality of holders 2510 on the surface facing the heat exchanger 60, and a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps (Not shown).

The plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 of the second ultraviolet sterilizing module 2505 installed in the main body 2800 of the air conditioner according to the present invention are installed vertically in parallel at positions spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance d2 . The distance between the plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 mounted on the surface of the chassis 10 facing the heat exchanger 60 and the heat exchanger 60 is set to be shorter than the distance between the ultraviolet lamps 2512 of the second type It can be more than twice the diameter.

The plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 arranged in parallel on the surface of the chassis 10 facing the heat exchanger 60 can generate ultraviolet rays toward the heat exchanger 60.

28 to 30, the main body 2800 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 on a front surface of a front panel 80, And a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 may be arranged on the one surface of the chassis 10 so as to be spaced up and down by a predetermined distance d2. In this case, the interval d1 between the plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 mounted on one surface of the front panel 28 corresponds to a plurality of second ultraviolet lamps 2512 mounted on one surface of the chassis 10, Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > d2. ≪ / RTI >

The main body 2800 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes an inverter (not shown) for simultaneously supplying power to a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 and a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512, ).

In addition, the main body 2800 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes a first inverter for supplying power to a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 and a second inverter for supplying power to a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 A second inverter for supplying the second inverter may be separately provided. In this case, the first inverter and the second inverter may be separately controlled to operate the ultraviolet lamps attached to one side of the front panel 28 and the ultraviolet lamps attached to one side of the chassis 10 simultaneously or in an intersecting manner.

Air introduced through the air inlet port 4 can be sequentially passed through the filter 80 and the filter frame 90 and directed to the heat exchanger 60. At this time, the air can be sterilized by ultraviolet rays generated from the ultraviolet lamps 1312 and 2512. The manner in which the air is sterilized has been described in detail in Fig. 7, except for the redundant description.

31 to 33 are views for explaining a third embodiment in which the air conditioner according to the present invention includes both the first ultraviolet sterilizing module and the second ultraviolet sterilizing module in the main body.

The main body 3100 of the air conditioner according to the present invention may include both the first ultraviolet sterilizing module 1305 and the second ultraviolet sterilizing module 2505.

31 to 33, the main body 3100 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes a first ultraviolet sterilizing module 1305 disposed between the front panel 28 and the filter 80, A second ultraviolet sterilizing module may be disposed 2505 between the heat exchanger 90 and the heat exchanger 60 and a first ultraviolet sterilizing module 1305 may be disposed between the heat exchanger 60 and the chassis 10.

As an example, the main body 3100 of the air conditioner according to the present invention may be provided with a plurality of ultraviolet lamp holders 1310 spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval on the surface facing the filter 80 in the front panel 28 . In addition, a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be mounted on a plurality of ultraviolet lamp holders 1310, respectively. As a result, a plurality of first-type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be arranged in parallel on the front surface of the front panel 28 at predetermined intervals.

Further, a plurality of ultraviolet lamp holders 1310 may be installed on the chassis 10 facing the heat exchanger 60 at predetermined intervals. In addition, a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be mounted on a plurality of ultraviolet lamp holders 1310, respectively. As a result, a plurality of first-type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be arranged in parallel on the first surface of the chassis 10 at predetermined intervals. As a result, a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 arranged in parallel on the surface of the chassis 10 facing the heat exchanger 60 can generate ultraviolet rays toward the heat exchanger 60.

31 to 33, the main body 3100 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes a filter 80 and a filter 80 disposed in a space in the main body 3100 to filter foreign substances in the air And a filter frame 90 mounted thereon.

A plurality of ultraviolet lamps 2512 may be disposed between the heat exchanger 60 and the filter frame 90 in the main body 3100.

As an example, a plurality of the holders 2510 may be installed on the surface of the filter frame 90 opposite to the heat exchanger 60 by a predetermined interval. As a result, a plurality of ultraviolet lamps 2512 arranged in parallel on one surface of the filter frame 90 can generate ultraviolet rays toward the heat exchanger 60. On the other hand, the length of the ultraviolet lamp 2512 may be equal to or shorter than the length of the heat exchanger 60.

31 to 33, a plurality of first ultraviolet lamps 1312 provided on one surface of the front panel 28 are spaced apart from each other by an interval d1, and are arranged on one side of the filter frame 90 The plurality of second ultraviolet lamps 2512 may be spaced apart from each other by a distance d2 and the plurality of first ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be spaced apart from each other by an interval d3. In this case, the interval d2 may be the longest, and the interval d1 may be the shortest.

The main body 3100 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes an inverter (not shown) for simultaneously supplying power to a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 and a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512, ).

The main body 3100 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes a first inverter for supplying power to a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 installed on one side of the front panel 28, A second inverter for supplying power to a plurality of second ultraviolet lamps 2512 installed on one side of the chassis 10 and a plurality of first ultraviolet lamps 1312 installed on one side of the chassis 10, 3 inverters may be separately provided. In this case, the first inverter, the second inverter, and the third inverter are separately controlled so that one surface of the front panel 28, one surface of the filter frame 90, and the ultraviolet lamps attached to one surface of the chassis 10 are simultaneously .

Air introduced through the air inlet port 4 can be sequentially passed through the filter 80 and the filter frame 90 and directed to the heat exchanger 60. At this time, the air can be sterilized by ultraviolet rays generated from the ultraviolet lamps 1312 and 2512. The manner in which the air is sterilized has been described in detail in Fig. 7, except for the redundant description.

34 to 36 are views for explaining a fourth embodiment in which the air conditioner according to the present invention includes both the first ultraviolet sterilizing module and the second ultraviolet sterilizing module in the main body.

The main body 3400 of the air conditioner according to the present invention may include both the first ultraviolet sterilizing module 1305 and the second ultraviolet sterilizing module 2505.

34 to 36, the main body 3400 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes a first ultraviolet sterilizing module 1305 and a second ultraviolet sterilizing module 1305 between the filter frame 90 and the heat exchanger 60, Module 2505 can be placed together.

34 to 36, the main body 3400 of the air conditioner according to the present invention is provided with a filter 80 and a filter 80, which are disposed in a space in the main body 3400 and filter foreign matters in the air, And may include a filter frame 90.

A plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 and a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 may be disposed between the heat exchanger 60 and the filter frame 90 in the main body 3400.

As an example, a plurality of holders 1310 and 2510 may be provided on the face of the filter frame 90 opposite to the heat exchanger 60 so as to be spaced apart from each other by predetermined intervals. As a result, a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 and a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 arranged in parallel on one surface of the filter frame 90 generate ultraviolet rays toward the heat exchanger 60 . On the other hand, the length of the second type ultraviolet lamp 2512 may be equal to or shorter than the length of the heat exchanger 60.

The plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 and the plurality of second ultraviolet lamps 2512 may be mounted on one side of the filter frame 90 in a manner intersecting with each other. Further, a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 are arranged to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval, and then a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 are arranged between the second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 It is also possible to install it.

In addition, the main body 3400 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes an inverter (not shown) for simultaneously supplying power to a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 and a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 ).

In addition, the main body 3400 of the air conditioner according to the present invention supplies power to a first inverter and a plurality of second ultraviolet lamps 2512 that supply power to a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 The second inverter may be provided separately. In this case, the first inverter and the second inverter may be separately controlled to operate the first ultraviolet lamps 1312 and the plurality of second ultraviolet lamps 2512 simultaneously or in an intersecting manner.

Air introduced through the air inlet port 4 can be sequentially passed through the filter 80 and the filter frame 90 and directed to the heat exchanger 60. At this time, the air can be sterilized by ultraviolet rays generated from the ultraviolet lamps 1312 and 2512. The manner in which the air is sterilized has been described in detail in Fig. 7, except for the redundant description.

37 to 39 are views for explaining a fifth embodiment in which the air conditioner according to the present invention includes both the first ultraviolet sterilizing module and the second ultraviolet sterilizing module in the main body.

The main body 3700 of the air conditioner according to the present invention may include both the first ultraviolet sterilizing module 1305 and the second ultraviolet sterilizing module 2505.

37 to 39, the main body 3700 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes a second ultraviolet sterilizing module 2505 disposed between the front panel 28 and the filter 80, The first ultraviolet sterilizing module 1305 may be disposed between the chassis 60 and the chassis 10.

The main body 3700 of the air conditioner according to the present invention may include a second type ultraviolet lamp supporting body 2514 on a surface of the front panel 28 facing the filter 80, A plurality of holders 2510 may be provided on one side of the ultraviolet lamp supporting body 2514 of the first type and a plurality of ultraviolet lamps 2512 of the second type may be respectively mounted on the plurality of holders 2510.

The plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 of the second ultraviolet sterilizing module 2505 installed in the main body 3700 of the air conditioner according to the present invention are installed vertically in parallel at positions spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance d1 . The distance between the plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 mounted on one surface of the ultraviolet light supporting body 2514 of the second type and the filter 80 is set to 2 It can be more than double.

A plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 are provided on one surface of the second type ultraviolet lamp supporting body 2514 so as to be spaced apart from each other so as to uniformly sterilize the air passing through the air inlet opening 4 and directed to the heat exchanger 60 There is a technical effect that can be done.

As another example, a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamp supporting bodies 1314 may be installed on the chassis 10 to be spaced apart from each other by predetermined intervals on a surface facing the heat exchanger 60. A predetermined number of ultraviolet lamp holders 1310 may be installed on one surface of the plurality of first type ultraviolet lamp supporting bodies 1314. In addition, a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be mounted on a plurality of ultraviolet lamp holders 1310, respectively. As a result, a plurality of first-type ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be arranged in parallel with each other at predetermined intervals on one surface of the first type ultraviolet lamp supporting body 1314.

A plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 arranged in parallel on the surface facing the heat exchanger 60 from the ultraviolet lamp supporting body 1314 of the first type are arranged in parallel with the ultraviolet lamps 1312 toward the heat exchanger 60, Can be generated.

37 to 39, the main body 3700 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes a plurality of ultraviolet lamp supporting bodies 2514 mounted on a first surface of the front panel 80, The second type of ultraviolet lamps 2512 can be arranged up and down by a predetermined distance d1. The main body 3700 further includes a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 disposed on the first type ultraviolet lamp supporting body 1314 provided on one side of the chassis 10 so as to be vertically spaced apart by a predetermined distance d2 . In this case, the distance d1 between the plurality of second types of ultraviolet lamps 2512 may be longer than the distance d2 between the plurality of first types of ultraviolet lamps 1312.

The length L2 of the first type ultraviolet lamp supporting body 1314 may be shorter than the length L1 of the second type ultraviolet lamp supporting body 2514. [

The main body 3700 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes an inverter (not shown) for simultaneously supplying power to a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 and a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512, ).

The main body 3700 of the air conditioner according to the present invention further includes a first inverter for supplying power to a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 and a second inverter for supplying power to a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512. [ A second inverter for supplying the second inverter may be separately provided. In this case, the first inverter and the second inverter may be separately controlled to operate the plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 and the plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 simultaneously or crossing each other.

Air introduced through the air inlet port 4 can be sequentially passed through the filter 80 and the filter frame 90 and directed to the heat exchanger 60. At this time, the air can be sterilized by ultraviolet rays generated from the ultraviolet lamps 1312 and 2512. The manner in which the air is sterilized has been described in detail in Fig. 7, except for the redundant description.

40 to 42 are views for explaining a sixth embodiment in which the air conditioner according to the present invention includes both the first ultraviolet sterilizing module and the second ultraviolet sterilizing module in the main body.

The main body 4000 of the air conditioner according to the present invention may include both the first ultraviolet sterilizing module 1305 and the second ultraviolet sterilizing module 2505.

40 to 42, the main body 4000 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes a first ultraviolet sterilizing module 1305 disposed between the front panel 28 and the filter 80, The second ultraviolet sterilizing module 2505 may be disposed between the chassis 60 and the chassis 10.

The main body 4000 of the air conditioner according to the present invention may include a first type ultraviolet lamp supporting body 1314 on a surface of the front panel 28 facing the filter 80, A plurality of ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be provided on one side of the ultraviolet lamp supporting body 1314 of the first type and a plurality of first ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be mounted on the plurality of ultraviolet lamp holders 1310 .

The plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 of the first ultraviolet sterilizing module 1305 installed in the main body 4000 of the air conditioner according to the present invention are installed vertically in parallel at positions spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance d1 .

A plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 are provided on one surface of the first type ultraviolet lamp supporting body 1314 so as to be spaced apart from each other so as to uniformly sterilize the air passing through the air intake port 4 to the heat exchanger 60 There is a technical effect that can be done.

As another example, a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamp supporting bodies 2514 may be provided on the chassis 10 facing the heat exchanger 60 by predetermined intervals. A predetermined number of the holders 2510 may be installed on one surface of the plurality of second type ultraviolet lamp supporting bodies 2514. In addition, the plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 may be mounted on the plurality of holders 2510, respectively. As a result, a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 may be arranged in parallel on the one surface of the second type ultraviolet lamp supporting body 2514 by predetermined intervals. The distance between the plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 mounted on one surface of the ultraviolet light supporting body 2514 of the second type and the heat exchanger 60 is set to be larger than the diameter of the ultraviolet lamp 2512 of the second type Can be more than two times.

A plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 disposed in parallel on the surface of the first type ultraviolet lamp supporting body 1314 facing the heat exchanger 60 irradiate ultraviolet rays toward the heat exchanger 60 .

40 to 42, the main body 4000 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes a plurality of ultraviolet lamp supporting bodies 1314 of a first type installed on one surface of a front panel 80, The first type of ultraviolet lamps 1312 can be arranged up and down by a predetermined distance d1. The main body 4000 further includes a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 disposed on the second type ultraviolet lamp supporting body 2514 provided on one side of the chassis 10 so as to be vertically spaced apart by a predetermined distance d2 . In this case, the distance d1 between the plurality of first types of ultraviolet lamps 1312 may be shorter than the distance d2 between the plurality of second types of ultraviolet lamps 2512.

The length L2 of the second type ultraviolet lamp supporting body 2514 may be shorter than the length L1 of the first type ultraviolet lamp supporting body 1314.

The main body 4000 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes an inverter (not shown) for simultaneously supplying power to a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 and a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512, ).

Also, the main body 4000 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes a first inverter for supplying power to a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 and a second inverter for supplying power to a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 A second inverter for supplying the second inverter may be separately provided. In this case, the first inverter and the second inverter may be separately controlled to operate the plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 and the plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 simultaneously or crossing each other.

Air introduced through the air inlet port 4 can be sequentially passed through the filter 80 and the filter frame 90 and directed to the heat exchanger 60. At this time, the air can be sterilized by ultraviolet rays generated from the ultraviolet lamps 1312 and 2512. The manner in which the air is sterilized has been described in detail in Fig. 7, except for the redundant description.

43 is a longitudinal sectional view for explaining a seventh embodiment in which an air conditioner according to the present invention includes both a first ultraviolet sterilizing module and a second ultraviolet sterilizing module in a main body.

The main body 4300 of the air conditioner according to the present invention may include a first ultraviolet sterilizing module 1305 and a second ultraviolet sterilizing module 2505.

43, the main body 4300 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes a filter cover 1314 disposed on the front frame 20 facing the filter 80 and spaced apart from the filter 80, .

An air flow path is formed between the filter cover 1314 and the filter 80, and the filter cover 1314 can serve to guide the air toward the heat exchanger 60.

The filter cover 1314 may be a flexible printed circuit board (PCB).

A plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 and a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 are provided on a surface of the filter cover 1314 in the main body 4300 of the air conditioner according to the present invention, ) Can be located.

As an example, a plurality of holders 1310 and 2510 may be provided on the surface of the filter cover 1314 facing the filter 80 so as to be spaced apart from each other by predetermined intervals. As a result, a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 and a plurality of second ultraviolet lamps 2512 disposed in parallel on one surface of the filter cover 1314 can generate ultraviolet rays toward the filter 80 have. On the other hand, the length of the second type ultraviolet lamp 2512 may be equal to or shorter than the length of the filter 80.

In addition, a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 and a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 may be mounted on one surface of the filter cover 1314 in a manner intersecting with each other. Further, a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 are arranged to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval, and then a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 are arranged between the second type ultraviolet lamps 2512 It is also possible to install it.

The main body 4300 of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes an inverter (not shown) for simultaneously supplying power to a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 and a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps 2512, ).

In addition, the main body 4300 of the air conditioner according to the present invention supplies power to a first inverter and a plurality of second ultraviolet lamps 2512 that supply power to a plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps 1312 The second inverter may be provided separately. In this case, the first inverter and the second inverter may be separately controlled to operate the first ultraviolet lamps 1312 and the plurality of second ultraviolet lamps 2512 simultaneously or in an intersecting manner.

Air introduced through the air inlet port 4 can be sequentially passed through the filter 80 and the filter frame 90 and directed to the heat exchanger 60. At this time, the air can be sterilized by ultraviolet rays generated from the ultraviolet lamps 1312 and 2512. The manner in which the air is sterilized has been described in detail in Fig. 7, except for the redundant description.

The air conditioner described above can be applied to a configuration and a method of the embodiments described above in a limited manner, but the embodiments may be configured such that all or some of the embodiments are selectively combined so that various modifications can be made It is possible.

Claims (20)

A main body having an air inlet and an air outlet;
A front panel for opening / closing a front opening of the main body;
A rear frame forming a rear portion of the main body;
A filter disposed in the main body space to filter foreign substances in the air;
A heat exchanger for exchanging heat between the air sucked into the main body and the refrigerant;
A plurality of ultraviolet lamps disposed on a surface of the front panel facing the filter and on a surface of the rear frame opposite to the heat exchanger, And
And a fan for causing air in the main body to flow to the air outlet.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein a plurality of holders are provided on the surface of the front panel opposite to the filter and on the surface of the rear frame facing the heat exchanger at regular,
And the plurality of ultraviolet lamps are mounted on the plurality of holders, respectively.
3. The method of claim 2,
And a power supply unit electrically connected to the plurality of holders.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the plurality of ultraviolet lamps are external electrode fluorescent lamp (EEFL) ultraviolet lamps.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein a vertical distance between a plurality of ultraviolet lamps disposed on a surface facing the filter of the front panel is shorter than an interval between upper and lower ultraviolet lamps disposed on a surface of the rear frame facing the heat exchanger Harmonics.
The method according to claim 1,
The upper and lower space between the plurality of ultraviolet lamps disposed on the surface of the rear frame facing the heat exchanger is shorter than the space between the plurality of ultraviolet lamps disposed on the surface facing the filter of the front panel Harmonics.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the top and bottom spaces and the left and right spacing between the plurality of ultraviolet lamps disposed on the surface of the front panel facing the filter and the rear frame facing the heat exchanger are the same.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein an upper space and a lower space are different from each other between a surface of the front panel facing the filter and a plurality of ultraviolet lamps disposed on a surface of the rear frame facing the heat exchanger.
A main body having an air inlet and an air outlet;
A filter for filtering foreign matter in the air passing through the air inlet;
A filter frame on which the filter is mounted;
A heat exchanger disposed between the filter frame and the air outlet; And
And a plurality of ultraviolet lamps disposed on the surface of the filter frame facing the heat exchanger,
And the plurality of ultraviolet lamps emits ultraviolet rays toward the heat exchanger.
10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein a plurality of holders are provided on the surface of the filter frame facing the heat exchanger so as to be spaced apart from each other at regular,
And the plurality of ultraviolet lamps are mounted on the plurality of holders, respectively.
11. The method of claim 10,
And a power supply unit electrically connected to the plurality of holders.
10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the plurality of ultraviolet lamps are external electrode fluorescent lamp (EEFL) ultraviolet lamps.
10. The method of claim 9,
The body including a chassis,
Further comprising a plurality of ultraviolet lamps spaced apart from each other at upper, lower, left, and right intervals on a surface of the chassis facing the heat exchanger.
A front frame forming a front portion of the air conditioner;
A rear frame forming a rear portion of the air conditioner;
An air inlet formed between an upper portion of the front frame and an upper portion of the rear frame;
A filter disposed inside the air conditioner;
A heat exchanger disposed adjacent to a face of the filter facing the rear frame;
A fan for allowing air to flow into the air inlet;
A filter cover disposed between the front frame and the filter;
A plurality of holders disposed at regular intervals at upper, lower, left and right sides of the filter cover facing the filter;
A plurality of ultraviolet lamps mounted on the plurality of holders; And
And an air outlet formed between a lower portion of the front frame and a lower portion of the rear frame.
15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the filter cover is a flexible printed circuit board (Flexible PCB).
15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein a vertical distance between the plurality of holders disposed on a surface facing the filter of the filter cover is equal to a left-right interval.
15. The method of claim 14,
And an inverter for simultaneously supplying power to the plurality of ultraviolet lamps.
A main body having an air inlet and an air outlet;
A front panel for opening / closing a front opening of the main body;
A rear frame forming a rear portion of the main body;
A filter disposed in the main body space to filter foreign substances in the air;
A heat exchanger disposed between the filter and the air outlet;
An ultraviolet lamp supporting body mounted on a surface of the front panel facing the filter;
A plurality of first type holders spaced apart from each other at a left side portion and a right side portion of the surface of the ultraviolet lamp supporting body facing the filter;
A plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps mounted on each of the plurality of first type holders;
A flexible printed circuit board (PCB) mounted on a surface of the rear frame facing the heat exchanger;
A plurality of second type holders disposed on the surface of the flexible printed circuit board facing the heat exchanger so as to be spaced apart from each other at regular intervals; And
And a plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps mounted on each of the plurality of second type holders.
19. The method of claim 18,
Wherein the first type ultraviolet lamp and the second type ultraviolet lamp are External Electrode Fluorescent Lamp (EEFL) ultraviolet lamps.
19. The method of claim 18,
Wherein the upper and lower spaces between the plurality of second type ultraviolet lamps are shorter than the upper and lower space between the plurality of first type ultraviolet lamps.

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