JPH08281145A - Air cleaner - Google Patents
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Abstract
(57)【要約】
【目的】 紫外線灯４の使用本数を少なくして内部構成
を簡素化し、製品コストを低廉としながら、内部部品の
交換作業も行い易くできる家庭用業務用として最適な空
気清浄機を提供する。
【構成】 空気通路の横断面に、イオン化部２でイオン
化させた汚れ粒子を付着させる複数個の集塵部３を併設
した空気清浄機において、隣接する前記集塵部３は、空
気の通過方向と直交する側方開放部を互に対向させてお
り、これら相対向する側方開放部の中間に各集塵部３の
集塵面に紫外線を照射する紫外線灯４を配設しているこ
とを特徴とする空気清浄機。
(57) [Summary] [Purpose] Optimum air cleaning for household use, where the number of UV lamps 4 used is reduced to simplify the internal structure and reduce the product cost, and it is also easy to replace internal parts. Machine. In an air cleaner in which a plurality of dust collecting portions 3 for adhering the dirt particles ionized by the ionizing portion 2 are provided side by side on the cross section of the air passage, the adjacent dust collecting portions 3 are arranged in the air passage direction. The side opening portions that are orthogonal to each other are opposed to each other, and the ultraviolet lamp 4 that irradiates the dust collecting surface of each dust collecting portion 3 with ultraviolet rays is disposed between the side opening portions that face each other. An air purifier characterized by.
Description
【０００１】[0001]
【産業上の利用分野】本発明は、空気中に含まれる細菌
を除去して、清浄な空気を再生する空気清浄機に関す
る。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an air purifier which removes bacteria contained in air to regenerate clean air.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】従来、この種空気清浄機として、集塵エ
レメントの風下側に複数本の紫外線灯を配設し、該各紫
外線灯からの紫外線を前記集塵エレメントに照射するこ
とにより細菌を死滅させて、清浄化空気を取出すように
したものは、例えば特開平１ー１７１６６３号公報等で
知られている。また、従来では、前記集塵エレメントの
複数組を空気通路の横断面に沿って併設した併設タイプ
の空気清浄機も提供されおり、斯かる併設タイプのもの
は、集塵エレメントの各組ごとに、該各集塵エレメント
と対応する複数本の紫外線灯をそれぞれ配設して、これ
ら各紫外線灯からの紫外線を各組の集塵エレメントに照
射するようにしている。2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this type of air cleaner, a plurality of ultraviolet lamps are arranged on the lee side of a dust collecting element, and ultraviolet rays from the respective ultraviolet lamps are applied to the dust collecting element to remove bacteria. A device in which the air is killed and purified air is taken out is known, for example, from Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 1-171663. Further, conventionally, there is also provided an adjoining type air cleaner in which a plurality of sets of the dust collecting elements are provided along the cross section of the air passage, and such an adjoining type is provided for each set of dust collecting elements. A plurality of ultraviolet lamps corresponding to the respective dust collecting elements are respectively arranged, and the ultraviolet rays from the respective ultraviolet lamps are applied to the dust collecting elements of each set.
【０００３】[0003]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】ところで、以上のよう
な空気清浄機は、家庭用業務用として広く普及している
が、前記集塵エレメントを構成する例えば集塵フィルタ
などの内部部品に汚れが付着したときには、その清掃作
業が面倒かつ複雑であることから、内部部品を使い捨て
とし、また、部品の交換作業が簡単に行えるようにする
ことが好ましい。そして、斯くするときには、内部構成
を出来るだけ簡素化し、しかも、全体を安価に形成する
必要がある。By the way, although the air purifier as described above is widely used for domestic business purposes, the internal components such as the dust collecting filter constituting the dust collecting element are not contaminated. Since cleaning work is complicated and complicated when attached, it is preferable that the internal parts be disposable and the parts can be easily replaced. Then, in this case, it is necessary to simplify the internal structure as much as possible and to form the entire structure at low cost.
【０００４】しかし、前述した併設タイプのものでは、
集塵エレメントの各組ごとに複数本の紫外線灯をそれぞ
れ配設しているため、紫外線灯の使用本数が多くなって
内部構成が複雑化し、全体価格が高くなるだけではな
く、前記各紫外線灯が部品を交換する上での障害物とな
って交換作業が行い難くなる。However, in the above-mentioned combined type,
Since a plurality of ultraviolet lamps are provided for each set of dust collecting elements, the number of ultraviolet lamps used increases, the internal structure becomes complicated, and not only the overall price increases but also each ultraviolet lamp described above. Becomes an obstacle for replacing the parts, which makes it difficult to perform the replacement work.
【０００５】本発明の目的は、紫外線灯の使用本数を少
なくして内部構成を簡素化し、製品コストを低廉としな
がら、内部部品の交換作業も行い易くできる空気清浄機
を提供することにある。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an air cleaner in which the number of ultraviolet lamps used is reduced, the internal structure is simplified, the product cost is reduced, and the internal parts can be replaced easily.
【０００６】[0006]
【課題を解決するための手段】上記目的を達成するた
め、請求項１記載の発明では、空気通路の横断面に、イ
オン化部２でイオン化させた汚れ粒子を付着させる複数
個の集塵部３を併設した空気清浄機において、隣接する
前記集塵部３は、空気の通過方向と直交する側方開放部
を互に対向させており、これら相対向する側方開放部の
中間に各集塵部３の集塵面に紫外線を照射する紫外線灯
４を配設している。To achieve the above object, in the invention according to claim 1, a plurality of dust collecting portions 3 for adhering the dirt particles ionized by the ionizing portion 2 to the cross section of the air passage. In the air cleaner provided with, the adjacent dust collecting portions 3 have side opening portions that are orthogonal to the air passage direction face each other, and each dust collecting portion is located in the middle of the side opening portions that face each other. An ultraviolet lamp 4 for irradiating ultraviolet rays is arranged on the dust collecting surface of the portion 3.
【０００７】請求項２記載の発明では、集塵部３が、ギ
ャップに空気を通過させる多数の平行平板電極３１から
成っている。According to the second aspect of the invention, the dust collecting portion 3 is composed of a large number of parallel plate electrodes 31 that allow air to pass through the gap.
【０００８】請求項３記載の発明では、集塵部３が、空
気通路に横断する集塵面をもつフィルタ５から成ってい
る。According to the third aspect of the invention, the dust collecting portion 3 comprises the filter 5 having a dust collecting surface which crosses the air passage.
【０００９】請求項４記載の発明では、集塵部３が、ギ
ャップに空気を通過させる多数の平行平板電極３１と、
空気通路に横断する集塵面をもつフィルタ５から成って
いる。In the invention according to claim 4, the dust collecting portion 3 includes a large number of parallel plate electrodes 31 for allowing air to pass through the gap.
It consists of a filter 5 having a dust collecting surface which traverses the air passage.
【００１０】請求項５記載の発明では、イオン化部電極
２２と、平行平板電極３１とを一体化している。According to the fifth aspect of the invention, the ionization part electrode 22 and the parallel plate electrode 31 are integrated.
【００１１】請求項６記載の発明では、集塵部３の風下
側にオゾン分解触媒層６を配設している。According to the sixth aspect of the invention, the ozone decomposition catalyst layer 6 is disposed on the leeward side of the dust collecting portion 3.
【００１２】請求項７記載の発明では、紫外線灯４を風
上側に変位させて、該紫外線灯４を集塵部３の位置に対
しイオン化部２寄りに位置させている。According to the seventh aspect of the invention, the ultraviolet lamp 4 is displaced to the windward side so that the ultraviolet lamp 4 is located closer to the ionization section 2 than the dust collecting section 3.
【００１３】請求項８記載の発明では、紫外線灯４の風
上側に風防７を配設している。According to the eighth aspect of the invention, the windshield 7 is disposed on the windward side of the ultraviolet lamp 4.
【００１４】請求項９記載の発明では、風防７の両側
に、紫外線灯４の両側にエアカーテンを形成するスリッ
ト７１を設けている。According to the present invention, slits 71 are provided on both sides of the windshield 7 to form air curtains on both sides of the ultraviolet lamp 4.
【００１５】請求項１０記載の発明では、集塵面をもつ
フィルタ５のフィルタ５１が屈曲部をもつ波形形状とさ
れている。According to the tenth aspect of the invention, the filter 51 of the filter 5 having the dust collecting surface has a corrugated shape having a bent portion.
【００１６】請求項１１記載の発明では、フィルタ５１
を支持する支持枠５２が、フィルタ５１の波形形状に対
応した形状の支持部５３をもっている。According to the eleventh aspect of the invention, the filter 51
The support frame 52 that supports the filter has a support portion 53 having a shape corresponding to the corrugated shape of the filter 51.
【００１７】[0017]
【作用】請求項１記載の発明によれば、併設される各集
塵部３間に設けた紫外線灯４からの紫外線が、該各集塵
部３の集塵面に照射されるので、その集塵面に付着する
細菌を死滅させることができながら、前記紫外線灯４を
隣接する各集塵部３間に設けたことにより、内部構成を
簡素化して、製品コストを低廉にできる。According to the first aspect of the invention, since the ultraviolet rays from the ultraviolet lamps 4 provided between the adjacent dust collecting portions 3 are applied to the dust collecting surface of each dust collecting portion 3, While the bacteria adhering to the dust collecting surface can be killed, the ultraviolet lamp 4 is provided between the adjacent dust collecting portions 3, so that the internal structure can be simplified and the product cost can be reduced.
【００１８】請求項２記載の発明によれば、集塵部３が
平行平板電極３１から成るため、イオン化部２の対向電
極として作用して、イオン化させた汚れ粒子を確実に集
塵することができる。According to the second aspect of the invention, since the dust collecting portion 3 is composed of the parallel plate electrodes 31, the dust collecting portion 3 can act as the counter electrode of the ionizing portion 2 to reliably collect the ionized dirt particles. it can.
【００１９】請求項３記載の発明によれば、集塵部３が
フィルタ５から成るため、簡易な構成によりイオン化さ
せた汚れ粒子を集塵することができるとともに、製品コ
ストを低廉にできる。According to the third aspect of the invention, since the dust collecting portion 3 is composed of the filter 5, the ionized dirt particles can be collected with a simple structure, and the product cost can be reduced.
【００２０】請求項４記載の発明によれば、集塵部３が
平行平板電極３１とフィルタ５とから成るため、それぞ
れ単独で用いた場合にくらべ、より確実にイオン化させ
た汚れ粒子を集塵することができる。According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the dust collecting portion 3 is composed of the parallel plate electrodes 31 and the filter 5, it is possible to more reliably ionize the dirt particles as compared with the case where they are used alone. can do.
【００２１】請求項５記載の発明によれば、イオン化部
電極２と、平行平板電極３１とを一体化しているから、
構造が簡単で製作を容易にできる。According to the fifth aspect of the invention, since the ionization part electrode 2 and the parallel plate electrode 31 are integrated,
It has a simple structure and can be easily manufactured.
【００２２】請求項６記載の発明によれば、集塵部３の
風下側に設けたオゾン分解触媒層６により、空気中の悪
臭成分を脱臭することができる。According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the odorous components in the air can be deodorized by the ozone decomposition catalyst layer 6 provided on the leeward side of the dust collecting section 3.
【００２３】請求項７記載の発明によれば、紫外線灯４
を風上側に変位させて、該紫外線灯４を集塵部３の位置
に対しイオン化部２寄りに位置させているから、前記集
塵部３の集塵面に該集塵部３の側方開放部の斜め方向か
ら広角状に効果的に紫外線を照射することができ、殺菌
効果を高めることができる。According to the invention of claim 7, the ultraviolet lamp 4
Is moved to the windward side so that the ultraviolet lamp 4 is located closer to the ionization section 2 than the position of the dust collecting section 3, so that the dust collecting surface of the dust collecting section 3 is located laterally of the dust collecting section 3. It is possible to effectively irradiate wide-angle ultraviolet rays from the oblique direction of the open portion, and enhance the sterilization effect.
【００２４】請求項８記載の発明によれば、紫外線灯４
の風上側に設けた風防７により、前記紫外線灯４に空気
中の塵埃が衝突したり、又は、該紫外線灯４が通過空気
に曝されて冷却したりするのを阻止することができ、こ
の紫外線灯４の寿命を延長させてランニングコストを低
廉化できる。According to the invention of claim 8, the ultraviolet lamp 4
By the windshield 7 provided on the windward side of the ultraviolet lamp 4, it is possible to prevent dust in the air from colliding with the ultraviolet lamp 4 or to prevent the ultraviolet lamp 4 from being exposed to the passing air and being cooled. The life of the ultraviolet lamp 4 can be extended and the running cost can be reduced.
【００２５】請求項９記載の発明によれば、風防７の両
側に設けたスリット７１により、紫外線灯４の両側にエ
アカーテンを形成できるため、この紫外線灯４に通過空
気が回り込んで冷却したり、また、該紫外線灯４に塵埃
が衝突したりするのを確実に防止できる。According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the slits 71 provided on both sides of the windshield 7 can form air curtains on both sides of the ultraviolet lamp 4, so that the passing air circulates around the ultraviolet lamp 4 to cool it. Moreover, it is possible to reliably prevent dust from colliding with the ultraviolet lamp 4.
【００２６】請求項１０記載の発明によれば、集塵面を
もつフィルタ５のフィルタ５１が屈曲部をもつ波形形状
とされているため、該フィルタ５１の集塵面積を増大さ
せて集塵効果を高めることができる。According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, since the filter 51 of the filter 5 having the dust collecting surface is formed in a corrugated shape having a bent portion, the dust collecting area of the filter 51 is increased to increase the dust collecting effect. Can be increased.
【００２７】請求項１１記載の発明によれば、フィルタ
５１を支持する支持枠５２が、フィルタ５１の波形形状
に対応した形状の支持部５３を備えているため、この支
持部５３により風等に対する前記フィルタ５１の形状保
持を行って集塵面積を増大させることができながら、波
形状としたフィルタ５１の全面を紫外線灯４からの紫外
線に曝すことができて、殺菌効果を更に高めることがで
きる。According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the support frame 52 for supporting the filter 51 is provided with the support portion 53 having a shape corresponding to the corrugated shape of the filter 51. While maintaining the shape of the filter 51 to increase the dust collecting area, the entire surface of the corrugated filter 51 can be exposed to the ultraviolet rays from the ultraviolet lamp 4 to further enhance the sterilization effect. .
【００２８】[0028]
【実施例】図１は天井カセット式の空気清浄機を示して
おり、本体ケーシング１０の下部側に吸込口１１及び吹
出口１２をもつグリル１３を取付け、奧内方側に室内空
気を循環させるファン１４を設けると共に、前記ケーシ
ング１０の内部には、その空気通路の横断面に沿って２
組の集塵エレメント１，１を所定間隔あけて併設してい
る。この２組の集塵エレメント１，１の風下側には、集
塵部３としてさらに集塵面をもつフィルタ５を各々配設
している。DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 shows an air purifier of a ceiling cassette type, in which a grill 13 having a suction port 11 and a blowout port 12 is attached to the lower side of a main body casing 10 and indoor air is circulated on the inner side of a box. A fan 14 is provided, and inside the casing 10, a fan 14 is provided along the cross section of the air passage.
A set of dust collecting elements 1 and 1 are provided side by side with a predetermined interval. Filters 5 each having a dust collecting surface as a dust collecting portion 3 are provided on the leeward side of the two sets of dust collecting elements 1, 1.
【００２９】尚、同図では、前記グリル１３における吸
込口１１の内部側に、比較的大きな塵埃等を予め除去す
る抗菌プレフィルタ１５を設けている。In the figure, an antibacterial prefilter 15 for removing a relatively large amount of dust or the like is provided inside the suction port 11 of the grill 13 in advance.
【００３０】前記各組の集塵エレメント１は、前記ケー
シング１０内を通過する空気中の汚れ粒子をイオン化す
るイオン化部２としてイオン化部電極２２および、この
イオン化部電極２２と平行に配設され、イオン化された
粒子を付着除去する集塵部３としての平行平板電極３１
とを一体的に備えている。The dust collecting elements 1 of each set are arranged in parallel with the ionization section electrode 22 and the ionization section electrode 22 as an ionization section 2 for ionizing dirt particles in the air passing through the inside of the casing 10. Parallel plate electrode 31 as dust collecting part 3 for adhering and removing ionized particles
And are integrated.
【００３１】具体的には、前記集塵エレメント１は、図
２で明らかなように、左右一対の第１フレーム２０間に
保持され、高電圧が印加される先端に多数の突起２１を
もつ複数枚のイオン化部電極２２と、左右一対の第２フ
レーム３０間に保持され、前記イオン化部電極２２で印
加された高電圧によりイオン化された汚れ粒子を付着す
る端フラット状とされた複数枚の平行平板電極３１とか
ら成り、これら各電極２２，３１が互いに所定間隔をお
いて対向するように、前記各フレーム２０，３０の端部
間を碍子などの間隔保持材２４，３３を介して支持させ
ている。尚、同図中、２３，３２は前記各フレーム２
０，３０の端部側に設けた端子板である。Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the dust collecting element 1 is held between a pair of left and right first frames 20 and has a plurality of projections 21 at the tip to which a high voltage is applied. A plurality of parallel flat electrodes which are held between a pair of ionization unit electrodes 22 and a pair of left and right second frames 30 and which attach dirt particles ionized by the high voltage applied by the ionization unit electrodes 22. A flat plate electrode 31 is provided, and the end portions of the frames 20 and 30 are supported via spacing members 24 and 33 such as insulators so that the electrodes 22 and 31 face each other with a predetermined spacing. ing. In the figure, 23 and 32 are the frames 2
It is a terminal board provided on the end side of 0 and 30.
【００３２】そして、以上の空気清浄機において、前記
各組集塵エレメント１が互いに隣接し、かつ前記相対向
する各電極２２、３１間が開放される両側方の中間位置
に、これら各組の集塵エレメント１に紫外線照射を行う
１つの紫外線灯４を配設する。この紫外線灯４を設ける
にあたって、図１の実施例では、前記各組集塵エレメン
ト１を支持する支持板１６の長さ方向中間部に取付部材
４１を内方に向けて突設し、該取付部材４１を介して前
記紫外線灯４を前記両組集塵エレメント１間に配設して
いる。In the above air cleaner, the dust collecting elements 1 are adjacent to each other, and the electrodes 22 and 31 facing each other are opened at an intermediate position on both sides so that the dust collecting elements 1 are separated from each other. One ultraviolet lamp 4 for irradiating ultraviolet rays is arranged on the dust collecting element 1. In providing the ultraviolet lamp 4, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, a mounting member 41 is provided so as to project inward at an intermediate portion in the longitudinal direction of the support plate 16 that supports each of the dust collecting elements 1. The ultraviolet lamp 4 is disposed between the two sets of dust collecting elements 1 via a member 41.
【００３３】以上の構成とするときには、１つの紫外線
灯４を用いるだけでその外周囲から発射される紫外線
を、前記各組集塵エレメント１の平行平板電極２２に確
実に照射できるのは勿論、該集塵エレメント１の風下側
にさらに集塵部３として配置される集塵面をもつフィル
タ５の空気通過側に、その全面にわたって斜め方向から
広角状に効果的に照射することができ、これら平行平板
電極２２と集塵面をもつフィルタ５に対する殺菌効果を
高めて、細菌が死滅した良好な清浄化空気を前記吹出口
１２から室内側に取入れることができる。しかも、１つ
の紫外線灯４を前記各組集塵エレメント１間に配設する
ことで前記ケーシング１０の内部構成を簡素化して、製
品コストを低廉にでき、しかも、前記集塵面をもつフィ
ルタ５など内部部品の交換作業も行い易くできる。In the above construction, it is of course possible to reliably irradiate the parallel plate electrodes 22 of the respective dust collecting elements 1 with the ultraviolet rays emitted from the outer periphery thereof by using only one ultraviolet lamp 4. The air passage side of the filter 5 having a dust collecting surface further arranged as the dust collecting portion 3 on the leeward side of the dust collecting element 1 can be effectively irradiated in a wide-angle form from an oblique direction over the entire surface. It is possible to enhance the sterilizing effect on the parallel plate electrode 22 and the filter 5 having the dust collecting surface, and to take in good clean air in which bacteria have been killed to the inside of the room through the air outlet 12. Moreover, by disposing one ultraviolet lamp 4 between the respective dust collecting elements 1, the internal structure of the casing 10 can be simplified, the product cost can be reduced, and the filter 5 having the dust collecting surface can be provided. It also makes it easier to replace internal parts.
【００３４】また、図１の実施例では、前記集塵面をも
つフィルタ５の風下側に、オゾン分解触媒層６を設けて
いる。該オゾン分解触媒層６は、ＭｎＯ2、Ｆｅ2Ｏ3、
ＮｉＯなどの金属酸化物、あるいはＡｇ、Ｐｄ、Ｐｔな
どの金属をアルミナ、アルミナシリカ、活性炭などの担
体に担持したものであって、イオン化部電極２２をマイ
ナスに印加する一方、対向電極である平行平板電極３１
をア−スとすることによりオゾンを発生させ、この発生
したオゾンを前記オゾン分解触媒層６で吸着した悪臭成
分と接触させることにより、悪臭成分を脱臭することが
できる。他に、オゾンを発生させる手段としては、オゾ
ン発生器を用いてもよい。In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the ozone decomposition catalyst layer 6 is provided on the lee side of the filter 5 having the dust collecting surface. The ozone decomposition catalyst layer 6 is composed of MnO 2 , Fe 2 O 3 ,
A metal oxide such as NiO or a metal such as Ag, Pd or Pt is supported on a carrier such as alumina, alumina silica or activated carbon, and the ionization part electrode 22 is applied to the negative electrode while the counter electrodes are parallel electrodes. Flat plate electrode 31
As a result, ozone is generated, and the generated ozone is brought into contact with the malodorous component adsorbed by the ozone decomposition catalyst layer 6, whereby the malodorous component can be deodorized. Alternatively, an ozone generator may be used as a means for generating ozone.
【００３５】さらに、前記紫外線灯４の風上側には、図
３で示すように、該紫外線灯４を保護するための風防７
を配設してもよい。斯くするときには、前記風防７によ
り紫外線灯４に空気中の塵埃が衝突したり、該紫外線灯
４が通過空気に曝されて冷却したりするのを阻止するこ
とができるため、この紫外線灯４の長期使用を可能とし
てランニングコストを低廉にできる。Further, on the windward side of the ultraviolet lamp 4, as shown in FIG. 3, a windshield 7 for protecting the ultraviolet lamp 4 is provided.
May be provided. In this case, the windshield 7 can prevent dust in the air from colliding with the ultraviolet lamp 4 and prevent the ultraviolet lamp 4 from being exposed to the passing air and cooled. Allows long-term use and reduces running costs.
【００３６】また、同図に示すように、前記風防７の両
側端縁部と、該風防７と対向する前記支持板１６の両端
縁部とに、それぞれケーシング内方に向けて突出する案
内壁７ａ，１６ａを一体状に設けて、これら案内壁７
ａ，１６ａ間にそれぞれスリット７１，７１を設けるよ
うにしてもよい。斯くするときには、これら各スリット
７１を通過する空気により前記紫外線灯４の両側に、同
図矢印で示すようなエアカーテンＡ，Ａを形成できるた
め、前記紫外線灯４に通過空気が回り込んで冷却した
り、該紫外線灯４に塵埃が衝突したりして早期に使用不
能となるのを防止できる。Further, as shown in the figure, guide walls projecting inward from the casing are formed at both side edge portions of the windshield 7 and both end edge portions of the support plate 16 facing the windshield 7, respectively. 7a and 16a are integrally provided, and these guide walls 7
Slits 71, 71 may be provided between a and 16a, respectively. In this case, the air passing through the slits 71 can form air curtains A and A on both sides of the ultraviolet lamp 4 as indicated by arrows in FIG. It is possible to prevent the ultraviolet lamp 4 from becoming unusable at an early stage due to collision with dust.
【００３７】さらに、図４で示すように、前記各案内壁
７ａ，１６ａを傾斜状に設けることにより前記各スリッ
ト７１を斜め状に形成して、前記各集塵エレメント１に
対する風の流面を増大させるようにしてもよい。Further, as shown in FIG. 4, by providing the guide walls 7a and 16a in an inclined shape, the slits 71 are formed in an oblique shape so that the airflow surface for the dust collecting elements 1 is formed. You may make it increase.
【００３８】前記集塵面をもつフィルタ５は、図５で明
らかなように、波形状に屈曲された屈曲部５０をもつガ
ラス繊維等から成るフィルタ５１と、該フィルタ５１を
支持する支持枠５２とを備えている。また、この支持枠
５２は、上下一対の横桟５２Ａと、該各横桟５２Ａを連
結する左右一対の縦桟５２Ｂとを枠組みして構成され、
これら各縦桟５２Ｂには前記フィルタ５１の各屈曲部５
０を受入可能な波形状の支持部５３を形成して、該支持
部５３に前記屈曲部５０を挿入させて貼着支持させるよ
うにしている。As is apparent from FIG. 5, the filter 5 having the dust collecting surface has a filter 51 made of glass fiber or the like having a bent portion 50 bent in a wave shape, and a support frame 52 for supporting the filter 51. It has and. Further, the support frame 52 is configured by framing a pair of upper and lower horizontal rails 52A and a pair of left and right vertical rails 52B connecting the horizontal rails 52A,
Each of the vertical bars 52B has a bent portion 5 of the filter 51.
A corrugated support portion 53 capable of receiving 0 is formed, and the bent portion 50 is inserted into the support portion 53 to be attached and supported.
【００３９】以上の集塵面をもつフィルタ５によれば、
そのフィルタ５１の全体が屈曲部５０をもつ波形状とさ
れているため、このフィルタ５１の単位面積当りの集塵
面を大幅に増大させて集塵効果を高めることができる。
しかも、前記フィルタ５１は、その屈曲部５０が前記縦
桟５２Ｂに設けた波形状の支持部５３に挿入支持されて
いることから、風等に対する前記フィルタ５１の形状保
持を良好に行って集塵効果を高めながら、波形状とされ
たフィルタ５１における空気通過側の全面を紫外線灯４
からの紫外線に曝すことができて、殺菌効果を更に高め
ることができる。According to the filter 5 having the above dust collecting surface,
Since the entire filter 51 has a corrugated shape with the bent portion 50, the dust collecting surface per unit area of the filter 51 can be significantly increased to enhance the dust collecting effect.
Moreover, since the bent portion 50 of the filter 51 is inserted and supported by the corrugated support portion 53 provided on the vertical bar 52B, the shape of the filter 51 is favorably maintained against wind and the like, and dust is collected. While enhancing the effect, the entire surface of the corrugated filter 51 on the air passage side is protected by the ultraviolet lamp 4.
It can be exposed to the ultraviolet rays from, and the bactericidal effect can be further enhanced.
【００４０】また、図１においては、前記支持板１６に
複数の邪魔板１７を設けて、前記紫外線灯４からの紫外
線が室内側に漏れて室内住人に悪影響を及ぼすのを防止
するようにしている。尚、前記実施例では、２つの集塵
エレメント１を併設する場合について説明したが、本発
明は、２つ以上の集塵エレメント１を併設する場合にも
適用できる。Further, in FIG. 1, a plurality of baffle plates 17 are provided on the support plate 16 so as to prevent the ultraviolet rays from the ultraviolet lamp 4 from leaking to the inside of the room and adversely affecting the inhabitants of the room. There is. In addition, in the said Example, although the case where two dust collection elements 1 were installed side by side was demonstrated, this invention is applicable also when installing two or more dust collection elements 1 side by side.
【００４１】[0041]
【発明の効果】以上説明したように、請求項１記載の発
明によれば、併設される各集塵部３間に設けた紫外線灯
４からの紫外線が、該各集塵部３の集塵面に照射される
ので、その集塵面に付着する細菌を死滅させることがで
きながら、前記紫外線灯４を隣接する各集塵部３間に設
けたことにより、内部構成を簡素化して、製品コストを
低廉にできる。As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the ultraviolet rays from the ultraviolet lamps 4 provided between the adjacent dust collecting portions 3 are collected by the dust collecting portions 3. Since the surface is irradiated, the bacteria adhering to the dust collecting surface can be killed, but the provision of the ultraviolet lamp 4 between adjacent dust collecting portions 3 simplifies the internal structure, The cost can be reduced.
【００４２】請求項２記載の発明によれば、集塵部３が
平行平板電極３１から成るため、イオン化部２の対向電
極として作用して、イオン化させた汚れ粒子を確実に集
塵することができる。According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the dust collecting portion 3 is composed of the parallel plate electrodes 31, it can act as the counter electrode of the ionizing portion 2 to reliably collect the ionized dirt particles. it can.
【００４３】請求項３記載の発明によれば、集塵部３が
フィルタ５から成るため、簡易な構成によりイオン化さ
せた汚れ粒子を集塵することができるとともに、製品コ
ストを低廉にできる。According to the third aspect of the invention, since the dust collecting part 3 is composed of the filter 5, the ionized dirt particles can be collected with a simple structure, and the product cost can be reduced.
【００４４】請求項４記載の発明によれば、集塵部３が
平行平板電極３１とフィルタ５とから成るため、それぞ
れ単独で用いた場合にくらべ、より確実にイオン化させ
た汚れ粒子を集塵することができる。According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the dust collecting portion 3 is composed of the parallel plate electrodes 31 and the filter 5, it is possible to more reliably ionize the dirt particles as compared with the case where they are used alone. can do.
【００４５】請求項５記載の発明によれば、イオン化部
電極２と、平行平板電極３１とを一体化しているから、
構造が簡単で製作を容易にできる。According to the fifth aspect of the invention, since the ionization part electrode 2 and the parallel plate electrode 31 are integrated,
It has a simple structure and can be easily manufactured.
【００４６】請求項６記載の発明によれば、集塵部３の
風下側に設けたオゾン分解触媒層６により、空気中の悪
臭成分を脱臭することができる。According to the sixth aspect of the invention, the odorous components in the air can be deodorized by the ozone decomposition catalyst layer 6 provided on the leeward side of the dust collecting portion 3.
【００４７】請求項７記載の発明によれば、紫外線灯４
を風上側に変位させて、該紫外線灯４を集塵部３の位置
に対しイオン化部２寄りに位置させているから、前記集
塵部３の集塵面に該集塵部３の側方開放部の斜め方向か
ら広角状に効果的に紫外線を照射することができ、殺菌
効果を高めることができる。According to the invention of claim 7, the ultraviolet lamp 4
Is moved to the windward side so that the ultraviolet lamp 4 is located closer to the ionization section 2 than the position of the dust collecting section 3, so that the dust collecting surface of the dust collecting section 3 is located laterally of the dust collecting section 3. It is possible to effectively irradiate wide-angle ultraviolet rays from the oblique direction of the open portion, and enhance the sterilization effect.
【００４８】請求項８記載の発明によれば、紫外線灯４
の風上側に設けた風防７により、前記紫外線灯４に空気
中の塵埃が衝突したり、又は、該紫外線灯４が通過空気
に曝されて冷却したりするのを阻止することができ、こ
の紫外線灯４の寿命を延長させてランニングコストを低
廉化できる。According to the invention described in claim 8, the ultraviolet lamp 4
The windshield 7 provided on the windward side of the lamp can prevent dust in the air from colliding with the ultraviolet lamp 4 or prevent the ultraviolet lamp 4 from being exposed to the passing air and being cooled. The life of the ultraviolet lamp 4 can be extended and the running cost can be reduced.
【００４９】請求項９記載の発明によれば、風防７の両
側に設けたスリット７１により、紫外線灯４の両側にエ
アカーテンを形成できるため、この紫外線灯４に通過空
気が回り込んで冷却したり、また、該紫外線灯４に塵埃
が衝突したりするのを確実に防止できる。According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, since the air curtains can be formed on both sides of the ultraviolet lamp 4 by the slits 71 provided on both sides of the windshield 7, the passing air wraps around the ultraviolet lamp 4 for cooling. Moreover, it is possible to reliably prevent dust from colliding with the ultraviolet lamp 4.
【００５０】請求項１０記載の発明によれば、集塵面を
もつフィルタ５のフィルタ５１が屈曲部をもつ波形形状
とされているため、該フィルタ５１の集塵面積を増大さ
せて集塵効果を高めることができる。According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, since the filter 51 of the filter 5 having the dust collecting surface has a corrugated shape with a bent portion, the dust collecting area of the filter 51 is increased to increase the dust collecting effect. Can be increased.
【００５１】請求項１１記載の発明によれば、フィルタ
５１を支持する支持枠５２が、フィルタ５１の波形形状
に対応した形状の支持部５３を備えているため、この支
持部５３により風等に対する前記フィルタ５１の形状保
持を行って集塵面積を増大させることができながら、波
形状としたフィルタ５１の全面を紫外線灯４からの紫外
線に曝すことができて、殺菌効果を更に高めることがで
きる。According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the support frame 52 for supporting the filter 51 is provided with the support portion 53 having a shape corresponding to the corrugated shape of the filter 51. While maintaining the shape of the filter 51 to increase the dust collecting area, the entire surface of the corrugated filter 51 can be exposed to the ultraviolet rays from the ultraviolet lamp 4 to further enhance the sterilization effect. .
【図１】本発明にかかる空気清浄機の全体構造を示す縦
断面図。FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the overall structure of an air cleaner according to the present invention.
【図２】集塵エレメントを示す部分的な斜視図。FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view showing a dust collecting element.
【図３】他の実施例を示す縦断面図。FIG. 3 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing another embodiment.
【図４】同じく他の実施例を示す縦断面図。FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view showing another embodiment of the present invention.
【図５】集塵面をもつフィルタを示す分解斜視図。FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a filter having a dust collecting surface.
２……イオン化部 ２２…イオン化部電極 ３……集塵部 ３１…平行平板電極 ４……紫外線灯 ５……集塵面をもつフィルタ ５１…フィルタ ５２…支持枠 ５３…支持部 ６……オゾン分解触媒層 ７……風防 ７１…スリット 2 ... Ionizing part 22 ... Ionizing part electrode 3 ... Dust collecting part 31 ... Parallel plate electrode 4 ... Ultraviolet lamp 5 ... Filter with dust collecting surface 51 ... Filter 52 ... Support frame 53 ... Support part 6 ... Ozone Decomposition catalyst layer 7 ... Windshield 71 ... Slit
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── フロントページの続き (72)発明者 岡田 一也 大阪府摂津市西一津屋１番１号 ダイキン 工業株式会社淀川製作所内 (72)発明者 黒川 八郎 大阪府摂津市西一津屋１番１号 ダイキン 工業株式会社淀川製作所内 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Kazuya Okada 1-1, Nishiichitsuya, Settsu-shi, Osaka Daikin Industries, Ltd. Yodogawa Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Hachiro Kurokawa 1-1, Nishiichitsuya, Settsu-shi, Osaka Daikin Yodogawa Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Claims (11)
でイオン化させた汚れ粒子を付着させる複数個の集塵部
（３）を併設した空気清浄機において、隣接する前記集
塵部（３）は、空気の通過方向と直交する側方開放部を
互に対向させており、これら相対向する側方開放部の中
間に各集塵部（３）の集塵面に紫外線を照射する紫外線
灯（４）を配設していることを特徴とする空気清浄機。1. An ionization section (2) is provided in a cross section of the air passage.
In an air cleaner provided with a plurality of dust collecting portions (3) for adhering the dirt particles ionized by the above, the adjacent dust collecting portions (3) have side opening portions that are orthogonal to the air passage direction. And an ultraviolet lamp (4) for irradiating the dust collecting surface of each dust collecting portion (3) with ultraviolet rays is arranged in the middle of the side opening portions facing each other. Cleaner.
させる多数の平行平板電極（３１）から成る請求項１記
載の空気清浄機。2. The air purifier according to claim 1, wherein the dust collecting portion (3) comprises a large number of parallel plate electrodes (31) for passing air through the gap.
塵面をもつフィルタ（５）から成る請求項１記載の空気
清浄機。3. The air purifier according to claim 1, wherein the dust collecting part (3) comprises a filter (5) having a dust collecting surface which intersects the air passage.
させる多数の平行平板電極（３１）と、空気通路に横断
する集塵面をもつフィルタ（５）から成る請求項１記載
の空気清浄機。4. The dust collecting part (3) comprises a number of parallel plate electrodes (31) for passing air through the gap, and a filter (5) having a dust collecting surface across the air passage. Air cleaner.
極（３１）とを一体化している請求項２又は４記載の空
気清浄機。5. The air purifier according to claim 2, wherein the ionization section electrode (22) and the parallel plate electrode (31) are integrated.
層（６）を配設している請求項１〜５記載の空気清浄
機。6. The air cleaner according to claim 1, wherein an ozone decomposition catalyst layer (6) is arranged on the leeward side of the dust collecting section (3).
該紫外線灯（４）を集塵部（３）の位置に対しイオン化
部（２）寄りに位置させている請求項１〜６記載の空気
清浄機。7. The ultraviolet lamp (4) is displaced to the windward side,
7. The air cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the ultraviolet lamp (4) is located closer to the ionization section (2) than the dust collection section (3).
配設している請求項１〜７記載の空気清浄機。8. The air purifier according to claim 1, wherein a windshield (7) is arranged on the windward side of the ultraviolet lamp (4).
両側にエアカーテンを形成するスリット（７１）を設け
ている請求項８記載の空気清浄機。9. The air purifier according to claim 8, wherein slits (71) are formed on both sides of the windshield (7) to form air curtains on both sides of the ultraviolet lamp (4).
タ（５１）が屈曲部をもつ波形形状である請求項３〜５
記載の空気清浄機。10. The filter (51) of the filter (5) having a dust collecting surface has a corrugated shape having a bent portion.
Air purifier as described.
（５２）が、フィルタ（５１）の波形形状に対応した形
状の支持部（５３）をもつ請求項１０記載の空気清浄
機。11. The air purifier according to claim 10, wherein the support frame (52) for supporting the filter (51) has a support portion (53) having a shape corresponding to the corrugated shape of the filter (51).
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