KR20220022574A - Apparatus for Space Sterilization and Deodorization - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for sterilizing and deodorizing an indoor space. The device for sterilizing and deodorizing an indoor space according to an embodiment of the present invention can effectively sterilize and deodorize indoor polluted air and has a simple configuration to facilitate maintenance and repair.

Description

Space Sterilization and Deodorization {Apparatus for Space Sterilization and Deodorization}

The present invention relates to a device for sterilizing and deodorizing an indoor space. Specifically, the present invention relates to an apparatus for sterilizing and deodorizing an indoor space using a radiant catalytic ionization module.

In recent life patterns of spending a long time indoors, such as at home, school, and work, interest in sterilizing and deodorizing indoor air polluted for various reasons is increasing.

Existing air purifiers are devices that purify air using a filter method using various filters or a plasma method using ions. can However, there is a limit to completely sterilizing the bacteria contained in the air, and there are cases where it is difficult to exchange, repair, and clean the components because the inside is sealed, making post-management inconvenient.

In order to solve this problem, Korean Patent No. 10-0809005 discloses an air sterilization and purification device that sucks indoor polluted air and deodorizes it using an ozone lamp, a far-infrared lamp, and a photocatalytic cell. However, this device has a disadvantage in that the configuration is complicated and the production cost is high.

Therefore, there is a need for development of a space sterilizer and deodorizer capable of sterilizing and deodorizing indoor polluted air with a simpler configuration and convenient maintenance.

Korean Patent No. 10-0809005

An object of the present invention is to provide a space sterilizer and deodorizer that can effectively sterilize and deodorize an indoor space with a simple configuration and is convenient for maintenance.

A space sterilization and deodorization device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing; an inlet formed on one surface of the housing; an outlet formed on a surface of the housing opposite to the inlet; an air supply fan disposed in the space within the housing adjacent to the inlet; a radiant catalytic ionization module disposed in the space within the housing adjacent to the supply fan; and a control unit disposed in the space within the housing and configured to control operation of the space sterilization and deodorizer.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the housing may include a body and a cover to enable opening and closing.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the photocatalytic ionization module may comprise a porous cell matrix and a UVX lamp.

More specifically, the UVX lamp may be disposed between at least one pair of opposing porous cell matrices.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the photocatalytic ionization module may further comprise a rectangular frame for accommodating the porous cell matrix and the UVX lamp.

In an embodiment of the present invention, each porous cell matrix may have a structure in which a plurality of cells are arranged in a honeycomb shape.

More specifically, each cell surface is coated with a noble metal alloy catalyst, wherein the noble metal alloy catalyst may include rhodium, silver, copper and titanium.

In an embodiment of the present invention, a noble metal alloy catalyst coated on a plurality of cell surfaces is activated by light emitted from a UVX lamp, and plasma (P) containing hydroxyl radicals, hydrogen peroxide vapor and superpolar oxygen ions, etc. ) is created.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the plasma P may further contain ozone at a level harmless to the human body.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the space sterilization and deodorization device is installed in the space within the housing and may further include a ballast for stably supplying current to the UVX lamp.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the space sterilizer and deodorizer may include an LED display unit, an LCD display unit, or both installed on one side of the exterior of the housing.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the LED indicator may include a light receiving part, a power indicator, a UVX lamp indicator, an air supply fan indicator, and an alarm indicator.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the LCD display may display the rotation speed of the air supply fan and the emission intensity of the UVX lamp.

The space sterilizer and deodorizer according to an embodiment of the present invention can effectively sterilize and deodorize indoor polluted air, and has a simple configuration, so maintenance is convenient.

1 is a perspective view of an open state of the cover of the space sterilization and deodorizer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is an exploded perspective view of a photocatalytic ionization module of a space sterilization and deodorizer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is an enlarged front view of the LED display unit of the space sterilization and deodorizer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a space sterilization and deodorizer according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

However, the following examples illustrate the present invention by way of example, and the present invention is not limited to the following examples. Accordingly, it should be understood that various additions, changes, or deletions may be made to the embodiments below, and embodiments in which such additions, changes, or deletions are made also fall within the scope of the present invention.

In describing the accompanying drawings, like reference numerals have been used for like components. In the accompanying drawings, the size of the components may be enlarged than the actual size in order to understand the present invention more clearly.

The terminology used herein is used only to describe specific embodiments, and is not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present specification, when a member is expressed as “comprising”, “having”, or “having” a component, it indicates that the member may further include other components, unless explicitly stated otherwise. it means.

In addition, unless otherwise defined, terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a space sterilizer and deodorizer 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 110 ; an inlet 120 formed on one surface of the housing 110; an outlet 130 formed on a surface opposite to the inlet 120 of the housing; an air supply fan 140 disposed in the space within the housing 110 adjacent to the inlet 120 ; a photocatalytic ionization module 160 disposed in the space within the housing 110 adjacent to the air supply fan 140 ; and a control unit 180 disposed in the space within the housing 110 and configured to control the operation of the space sterilization and deodorizer 100 .

housing

Referring to FIG. 1 , a space sterilizer and deodorizer 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 110 . The housing 110 serves to accommodate the component parts of the space sterilizer and deodorizer therein.

The shape of the housing 110 is not particularly limited as long as it can accommodate the component parts of the space sterilizer and deodorizer 100 , but it is preferable to have a rectangular or square shape.

In addition, as long as it can accommodate the components of the space sterilization and deodorizer 100, the material of the housing 110 is not particularly limited. Preferably, the housing is made of a metal such as aluminum, stainless steel, steel, or a plastic material such as acrylonitrile-butadiene, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS) resin, expanded polypropylene resin. can be manufactured.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the housing 110 may include a body 112 and a cover 114 to enable opening and closing. Since the space sterilization and deodorizer 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention can open and close the housing as described above, maintenance is convenient if necessary.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in order to prevent unintentional opening of the cover 114 of the housing during use, the body 112 and the cover 114 of the housing 110 are provided with a locking or securing device (not shown in the drawings). not) may be further included.

The space sterilizer and deodorizer 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an inlet 120 formed on one surface of the housing 110 and an outlet 130 formed on the opposite surface of the inlet 120 of the housing 110 . include

The inlet 120 serves as a passage for introducing the indoor air polluted by the action of the air supply fan 140 to be described later into the housing 110 of the space sterilization and deodorizer 100 .

In an embodiment of the present invention, a wire mesh 122 may be installed in the inlet 120 in order to protect the parts disposed in the housing 110 of the space sterilization and deodorizer 100 from external impact.

The outlet 130 is a passage for discharging the air sterilized and deodorized by the action of the plasma P generated by the photocatalytic ionization module 160 to be described later to the outside of the housing 110 of the space sterilization and deodorizer 100 . plays the role of

In an embodiment of the present invention, the space sterilizer and deodorizer 100 may include a duct (not shown) connected to the outlet 130 . The fresh air sterilized and deodorized by the space sterilizer and deodorizer 100 may be supplied to another space where the space sterilizer and deodorizer 100 is not installed through a duct.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in order to protect the parts disposed in the housing 110 of the space sterilization and deodorizer 100 from external impact, a wire mesh 132 may be installed at the outlet 130 .

air supply Pan

Referring to FIG. 1 , a space sterilizer and deodorizer 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an air supply fan 140 disposed in a space within a housing 110 adjacent to an inlet 120 .

The air supply fan 140 serves to introduce indoor polluted air into the housing 110 of the space sterilizer and deodorizer 100 through the inlet 120 . At the same time, the air supply fan 140 sterilizes and deodorized air by the action of the plasma P generated by the photocatalytic ionization module 160 to be described later to the outside of the housing 110 of the space sterilization and deodorizer 100 . It also serves as an exhaust.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the air supply fan 140 is driven by a motor, and as long as it can introduce air into the housing 110 and discharge the sterilized and deodorized air to the outside of the housing 110, its driving method; Specifications and capacities are not particularly limited. Preferably, an air flow fan, sirocco fan, or the like may be used.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the air supply fan 140 may be controlled in multiple stages by the control unit 180 to be described later.

Photocatalytic Ionization Module

Referring to FIG. 1 , the space sterilizer and deodorizer 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a photocatalytic ionization module 160 disposed in the space within the housing 110 adjacent to the air supply fan 140 .

Referring to FIG. 2 , the photocatalytic ionization module 160 includes a porous cell matrix 162 and a UVX lamp 164 .

In an embodiment of the present invention, the photocatalytic ionization module 160 may include at least one pair of opposing porous cell matrices 162 and a UVX lamp 164 disposed therebetween. However, the porous cell matrix 162 and the UVX lamp 164 are not particularly limited to this arrangement structure. For example, the porous cell matrix 162 may have a hollow cylindrical shape, and the UVX lamp 164 may have a structure disposed therein. As another example, the UVX lamp 164 may have a structure in which the porous cell matrix 162 is disposed vertically and horizontally.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the porous cell matrix 162 and the UVX lamp 164 are not particularly limited, but may be fixed and disposed in the frame 166 having a rectangular shape. At this time, both sides of the frame 166 in contact with the porous cell matrix 162 may be opened so that air is sucked through the porous cell matrix 162 and plasma P, which will be described later, is discharged. A metal mesh (not shown) or the like may be installed on the open surface.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in order to facilitate the flow of air through the porous cell matrix 162 , it is preferable that the open side of the frame 166 faces the air supply fan 140 in the front. .

In an embodiment of the present invention, the photocatalytic ionization module 160 may be fixed to the body 112 of the housing 110 through a bracket 168 . The material, size and shape of the bracket 168 are not particularly limited as long as the photocatalytic ionization module 160 can be properly fixed to the body 112 of the housing 110 .

In an embodiment of the present invention, each porous cell matrix 162 may have a structure in which a plurality of cells are arranged in a honeycomb shape to maximize the surface area of the cells, but the structure is not particularly limited thereto.

Each cell surface is coated with a noble metal alloy catalyst, wherein the noble metal alloy catalyst may include, but is not particularly limited to, rhodium, silver, copper and titanium.

In an embodiment of the present invention, a UVX lamp 164 disposed between a pair of porous cell matrices 162 is capable of emitting invisible light between visible and X-rays. Preferably, the light emitted by the UVX lamp 164 may have a wavelength of about 254 nm, but is not particularly limited thereto.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the brightness of the UVX lamp 164 may be adjusted in multiple stages by the control unit 180 to be described later.

A noble metal alloy catalyst coated on a plurality of cell surfaces is activated by light emitted from the UVX lamp 164 . As a result, a plasma P containing hydroxyl radicals, hydrogen peroxide vapor, super oxide ions, and the like is generated from a plurality of cells. Optionally, the plasma P may further contain ozone at a level harmless to the human body.

Hydroxyl radicals can neutralize pollutants and biological and chemical odors in the air within 1/1000 of a second and convert them into harmless carbon dioxide and water (water vapor).

Hydrogen peroxide vapor is effective in suppressing and removing various microorganisms present in the air or on the surface of the earth. Hydrogen peroxide molecules have positive and negative ions, so they can be removed more effectively by easily accessing viruses and bacteria by electrostatic action.

Ozone is used for duct purification and disinfection in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industries, and is known to effectively remove mold, bacteria, odor, and bacteria.

Therefore, the space sterilization and deodorization device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can exhibit the effect of sterilizing and deodorizing polluted air by providing the photocatalytic ionization module 160 .

In an embodiment of the present invention, the space sterilizer and deodorizer 100 may further include a ballast 170 disposed in the space within the housing 110 adjacent to the photocatalytic ionization module 160 .

The ballast 170 is not particularly limited as long as it can stably supply current to the UVX lamp 164 . Preferably, the ballast 170 may be a dedicated ballast for the UVX lamp 164 .

control unit

Referring to FIG. 1 , a space sterilizer and deodorizer 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is disposed in a space within a housing 110 and a control unit 180 for controlling the operation of the space sterilization and deodorizer 100 . includes

1 and 3 , the space sterilizer and deodorizer 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an LED display unit 210 , an LCD display unit 220 , or both installed on an external side of the housing 110 . can do.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the LED indicator 210 may include a light receiving part 212 , a power indicator 213 , a UVX lamp indicator 214 , an air supply fan indicator 215 , and an alarm indicator 216 . can Here, in order to easily check the operating state of the space sterilization and deodorizer 100 even from a long distance, the indicators of the LED display unit 210 may display different colors.

When a signal to turn on the power of the space sterilization and deodorizer 100 from a remote control (not shown) is transmitted to the light receiving unit 212 , the control unit 180 controls the UVX of the air supply fan 140 and the photocatalytic ionization module 160 . While transmitting a signal for operating each of the lamps 164 , the power indicator 213 , the UVX lamp indicator 214 , and the supply fan indicator 215 of the LED indicator 210 are turned on.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the space sterilizer and deodorizer 100 is turned on, the rotational speed of the supply fan 140 and the brightness (luminous intensity) of the UVX lamp 164 may be at an intermediate level. Alternatively, when the space sterilization and deodorizer 100 is turned on, the rotation speed of the air supply fan 140 and the brightness of the UVX lamp 164 may be at the lowest level. If necessary, the rotation speed of the supply fan 140 and the brightness of the UVX lamp 164 may be increased or decreased by using a remote controller (not shown), and this information may be displayed on the LCD display unit 220 .

As mentioned above, the noble metal alloy catalyst coated on the surface of the porous cell matrix 162 is activated by the light emitted from the UVX lamp 164, and hydroxyl radicals, hydrogen peroxide vapor, superoxide A plasma (P) is created containing ions (super oxide ions) and optionally ozone at levels harmless to the human body. Contaminated air introduced into the housing 110 of the space sterilization and deodorizer 100 by this plasma P is sterilized and deodorized, and fresh air is discharged to the outside of the housing 110 through the outlet 130 to enter the room. is supplied

When the operation of the air supply fan 140 and/or the UVX lamp 164 is not normal, the control unit 180 detects this and turns on the alarm indicator 216 of the LED display unit 210 .

When a signal to turn off the space sterilization and deodorizer 100 from the remote control (not shown) is transmitted to the light receiving unit 212 , the control unit 180 controls the UVX of the air supply fan 140 and the photocatalytic ionization module 160 . While transmitting a signal to stop the operation of each of the lamps 164 , the power indicator 213 , the UVX lamp indicator 214 , and the air supply fan indicator 215 of the LED display 210 are turned off.

100: space sterilizer and deodorizer 110: housing
112: housing body 114: housing cover
120: inlet 122: inlet wire mesh
130: outlet 132: outlet wire mesh
140: supply fan 160: photocatalytic ionization module
162: porous cell matrix 164: UVX lamp
166: frame 168: bracket
170: ballast 180: control unit
210: LED display 212: light receiving unit
213: power indicator 214: UVX lamp indicator
215: supply fan light 216: alarm light
220: LCD display

Claims (14)

housing; an inlet formed on one surface of the housing; an outlet formed on a surface opposite to the inlet of the housing; an air supply fan installed in the space within the housing adjacent to the inlet; a photocatalytic ionization module installed in a space within the housing adjacent to the air supply fan; and a control unit installed in the space within the housing and configured to control the operation of the space sterilization and deodorizer.
The space sterilizer and deodorizer according to claim 1, wherein the housing includes a body and a cover to enable opening and closing of the space sterilization and deodorizer.
2. The space sterilizer and deodorizer of claim 1, wherein the photocatalytic ionization module comprises a porous cell matrix and a UVX lamp.
4. The space sterilizer and deodorizer of claim 3, wherein the UVX lamp is disposed between at least one pair of opposing porous cell matrices.
4. The space sterilizer and deodorizer of claim 3, wherein the photocatalytic ionization module further comprises a rectangular frame for accommodating the porous cell matrix and the UVX lamp.
[Claim 4] The space sterilizer and deodorizer according to claim 3, wherein each porous cell matrix has a structure in which a plurality of cells are arranged in a honeycomb shape.
7. The space sterilizer and deodorizer of claim 6, wherein each cell surface is coated with a noble metal alloy catalyst, wherein the noble metal alloy catalyst comprises rhodium, silver, copper and titanium.
The plasma (P) of claim 3, wherein the noble metal alloy catalyst coated on the surface of a plurality of cells is activated by light emitted from the UVX lamp, and contains hydroxyl radicals, hydrogen peroxide vapor, and superpolar oxygen ions. Space sterilization and deodorizer characterized in that is generated.
The space sterilizer and deodorizer according to claim 8, characterized in that the plasma (P) further contains ozone at a level harmless to the human body.
The space sterilizing and deodorizing device according to claim 1, further comprising a ballast installed in the space within the housing and stably supplying current to the UVX lamp.
The space sterilizer and deodorizer according to claim 1, further comprising an LED display unit, an LCD display unit, or both installed on an outer side of the housing.
The space sterilizing and deodorizing device according to claim 11, wherein the LED indicator includes a light receiving part, a power indicator, a UVX lamp indicator, an air supply fan indicator, and an alarm indicator.
The space sterilizer and deodorizer according to claim 11, wherein the LCD display displays the rotation speed of the air supply fan and the erection of the UVX lamp.
12. The space sterilizer and deodorizer of claim 11, comprising a duct connected to the outlet.

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