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WO2023132432A1
WO2023132432A1 PCT/KR2022/013309 KR2022013309W WO2023132432A1 WO 2023132432 A1 WO2023132432 A1 WO 2023132432A1 KR 2022013309 W KR2022013309 W KR 2022013309W WO 2023132432 A1 WO2023132432 A1 WO 2023132432A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
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    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F8/00—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying
    • F24F8/10—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by separation, e.g. by filtering
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F8/00—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying
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    • F24F8/15—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by separation, e.g. by filtering by chemical means
    • F24F8/167—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by separation, e.g. by filtering by chemical means using catalytic reactions
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F8/00—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying
    • F24F8/20—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by sterilisation
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  • the present invention relates to an air purifying device, and more particularly, to provide an air purifying device having a modular structure.
  • an air purifier can maintain the cleanliness of an environmental space by removing contaminants such as suspended particulates, bacteria, and toxic gases in the air.
  • the air purifying device may be composed of a device that purifies using various methods such as oxidation, reduction, decomposition, adsorption, air filter, and electric dust collection.
  • the air purifying device may be provided in the form of a chamber in which a purifying space is formed, and an inlet through which contaminated air is introduced and an outlet through which purified air is discharged are respectively formed on opposite sides.
  • a conventional air purifying device may include an ultraviolet light source emitting ultraviolet light in a purification space and a photocatalyst generating an air purifying action in response to the ultraviolet light. That is, the air (contaminated air) introduced through the inlet can be discharged in a purified state as contaminants are removed by optical detonation while passing through the purification space.
  • conventional air purifiers may be provided in various ways, such as small, medium, and large, depending on the width of a space to be provided.
  • the range itself for purifying air may be narrow, and conversely, in the case of a large size, a larger amount of air may be purified in a short time.
  • a user may have an air purifying device suitable for a space he/she wants to utilize.
  • the conventional air purifier has a disadvantage in that it is not possible to change the performance and size according to various sizes and utilization, and thus its utilization in various fields is low.
  • the size of the purification module must be manufactured differently according to the required air purification area, there is a disadvantage in that the manufacturing process is not unified.
  • Patent Document 1 Patent Publication No. 10-2008-0008501
  • An object to be solved by the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, and to provide an air purifying device that can be implemented in various performances and sizes through combination and/or separation of a plurality of purifying modules having the same specifications.
  • the present invention provides an air purifying device having improved air purifying performance by utilizing a photocatalytic reaction.
  • the air purifying device having a modular structure includes a housing forming an internal space, a fan introducing air into the internal space, a filter unit filtering air flowing in the internal space, and air passing through the filter unit. It may include a modular purifying unit that performs a purifying action, and the modular purifying unit may be configured through a combination of a plurality of purifying units.
  • the combination of the plurality of purification units is a serial combination for improving the quality of air purification by increasing the path through which the incoming air passes, and the amount of air purified by processing the incoming air in batches.
  • the air purifier may further include connection sockets for connecting each purifier.
  • each of the plurality of purification units may be coupled to other purification units in a sliding manner.
  • each of the plurality of purification units includes a light source for supplying light, titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) provided along an outer circumference of the light source and generating a photocatalytic effect by reacting with the light supplied from the light source. It may include a coated outer structure and an inner housing provided on an inner space of the housing and accommodating the light source and the outer structure.
  • the inner housing may include a fitting part formed through a shape of a groove on one surface, and a protrusion part protruding from one surface on which the fitting part is formed and another surface.
  • a power terminal for connection between the plurality of purification parts is provided at one end of the fitting part and the protrusion, and the fitting part may include a supporting jaw for supporting the protrusion. there is.
  • the inner housing may include a lighting unit that turns on lights based on whether or not it is connected to another purification unit.
  • the outer structure includes a plurality of plates, a through hole formed in a central portion of each plate, and one or more connecting parts connecting the adjacent plates, and the light source is formed through a through hole formed in each of the plurality of plates. It may be characterized in that it is provided to pass through.
  • the inner housing may be characterized in that a plurality of fitting grooves are formed along the inner wall, and the one or more connecting parts may be seated in the plurality of fitting grooves.
  • each of the plurality of purification units may further include a plurality of beads provided on a space formed by the inner housing.
  • each of the plurality of purification units may further include a coating layer formed on an inner surface of the inner housing.
  • an air purifying device capable of being realized in various performances and sizes may be provided by combining and/or separating a plurality of purifying modules having the same specifications.
  • the present invention has an effect of chemically purifying air by utilizing a photocatalytic reaction.
  • FIG. 1 is an overall exploded perspective view of an air purifier having a modular structure related to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 shows various exemplary views of air purifying devices provided in various sizes through a modular structure related to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 3 shows an exemplary diagram for explaining a purification unit related to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 5 shows an exemplary view showing in detail a purification unit related to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 shows an exemplary view for explaining a light source and an external structure related to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 shows an exemplary cross-sectional view of a purification unit related to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates exemplary views of a light source and an external structure according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from various angles.
  • FIG 9 is an exemplary view showing a plurality of beads provided in an inner housing related to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is an exemplary view illustrating a coating layer provided on an inner housing related to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 shows an exemplary view showing an external structure related to another embodiment of the present invention by way of example.
  • first, second, etc. are used to describe various elements or components, these elements or components are not limited by these terms, of course. These terms are only used to distinguish one element or component from another. Accordingly, it goes without saying that the first element or component mentioned below may also be the second element or component within the technical spirit of the present invention.
  • the term “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or”. That is, unless otherwise specified or clear from the context, “X employs A or B” is intended to mean one of the natural inclusive substitutions. That is, X uses A; X uses B; Or, if X uses both A and B, "X uses either A or B" may apply to either of these cases. Also, the term “and/or” as used herein should be understood to refer to and include all possible combinations of one or more of the listed related items.
  • an air purifying device 1000 (hereinafter referred to as 'air purifying device') having a modular structure includes a housing 100, a fan 200, a filter unit 300, and a modular purifying unit. (400a).
  • 'air purifying device' having a modular structure includes a housing 100, a fan 200, a filter unit 300, and a modular purifying unit. (400a).
  • the foregoing components are exemplary, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to the foregoing components. That is, additional components may be included or some of the above components may be omitted according to implementation aspects of the embodiments of the present invention.
  • the air purifying device 1000 may have an internal space related to purification (ie, a purification space) formed by the housing 100 .
  • An inlet hole 110 through which air is introduced may be formed at a lower side of one surface corresponding to the front surface of the housing 100 , and the introduced air may be discharged toward an upper side of the air purifying device 1000 . That is, the air (eg, contaminated air) introduced in one direction (eg, the lower side) of the air purifying device 1000 passes through the filter unit 300 and the modular purification unit 400a to be purified and discharged to the outside.
  • the air purifying device 1000 may include a housing 100 forming an inner space.
  • the housing 100 may form the exterior of the air purifying device 1000, and various circuits and/or elements for providing air purification and information related to air purification are configured in the internal space, or purification for air purification.
  • a space may be provided.
  • an inlet hole 110 through which air is introduced may be formed at a lower side of one surface of the housing 100 .
  • the inflow hole 110 may include a hole having a fine size so that relatively large foreign substances other than air are not introduced into the inside.
  • An upper surface of the housing 100 may be provided in an open form, and various components for air purification may be introduced through the open upper surface.
  • the fan 200 generating a flow of air and the modular purifying unit 400a may be located in the inner space of the housing through the open upper surface.
  • the modular purification unit 400a may be provided in a stacked manner in an upper direction of the fan 200 .
  • a display unit may be provided on one surface of the housing 100 .
  • one side of the housing 100 provided with the display unit may be one side related to the front side of the air purifying device 1000 .
  • the display unit may display (output) various information related to the operation of the air purifying device 1000 .
  • the display unit may output air quality information related to the current space, time required for air quality to improve, information about how much the air quality has improved, and the like.
  • the display unit may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the air purifier 1000 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to such execution screen information.
  • UI User Interface
  • GUI Graphic User Interface
  • the display unit includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, 3 It may include at least one of a 3D display and an e-ink display.
  • LCD liquid crystal display
  • TFT LCD thin film transistor-liquid crystal display
  • OLED organic light-emitting diode
  • flexible display 3 It may include at least one of a 3D display and an e-ink display.
  • a touch screen may be implemented by forming a mutual layer structure with the touch sensor or integrally formed with the display unit.
  • Such a touch screen may function as a user input unit providing an input interface between the air purifier 1000 and the user, and may provide an output interface between the air purifier 1000 and the user.
  • the air purifying device 1000 may include a fan 200 introducing air into the inner space of the housing 100 .
  • the fan 200 may be provided on the lower side of the housing 100 where the inflow hole 110 is located. Referring to FIG. 1 , the fan 200 may introduce outside air into the housing 100 .
  • the fan 200 allows air to be introduced through the inlet hole 110 through the rotation of the propeller, and the introduced air passes through the upper direction, that is, the filter unit 300 and the modular purification unit 400a, to the outside. It is possible to generate a flow of air so that it is discharged into.
  • the air (eg, polluted air) introduced into the inner space of the housing 100 by the fan 200 may pass through the filter unit 300 and the modular purification unit 400a and be purified and discharged to the outside. there is.
  • the air purifying device 1000 may include a filter unit 300 that filters air flowing in an internal space.
  • the filter unit 300 may serve to block (ie, filter) impurities introduced with air.
  • air introduced into the device may contain a lot of dust or various impurities, and if it is not properly filtered, it causes serious wear inside the device, which can reduce the operating efficiency of the device.
  • the filter unit 300 may filter impurities included in the air introduced into the air purifying device 1000 to prevent failure of the device and improve durability.
  • the filter unit 300 includes at least one of a pre-filter 310 that prevents foreign matter from entering, a HEPA filter 320 that filters dust or bacteria, and a deodorization filter 330 that is effective for removing bad odors.
  • the pre-filter 310 may be, for example, a filter that filters animal hair, lint, hair, and large dust.
  • the pre-filter 310 may be positioned at the lowermost side of the filter unit 300 to protect a high-performance filter (eg, a HEPA filter) and increase its lifespan.
  • the HEPA filter 320 is a high-performance filter capable of filtering out most of the fine particles, and can filter out more than 99.97% of particles with a size of 0.3 ⁇ m in the air.
  • the deodorizing filter 330 is a filter that provides pleasant air by removing odors generated in daily life, such as food smells and cigarette smells, and may include a carbon filter.
  • the air purifying device 1000 may include a modular purifying unit 400a that purifies air that has passed through the filter unit 300 .
  • a modular purifying unit 400a that purifies air that has passed through the filter unit 300 .
  • FIG. 2 shows various exemplary views of air purifying devices provided in various sizes through a modular structure related to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 3 shows an exemplary diagram for explaining a purification unit related to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • 4 shows various examples of combinations between a plurality of purification units related to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the modular purification unit 400a may be configured through a combination of a plurality of purification units 400 .
  • a general air purifying device may include a purifying module (or purifying unit) for purifying air therein.
  • the air purifier may be equipped with various performances or sizes depending on the space to be utilized. For example, in the case of a space accommodating a large number of people through a vast space (eg, a stadium), since the degraded air quality must be quickly purified, a large purifying device that performs a large-capacity purifying action may be provided. there is.
  • a general air purifying device may also have different sizes of purifiers included therein depending on performance and size of equipment.
  • different components eg, purifying modules having different sizes and performance
  • different components may be provided inside each of the air purifiers for small, medium, and large sizes.
  • purifying modules of different specifications must be manufactured according to the purpose. This may provide difficulties in the process because unity cannot be imparted in the process of manufacturing the purification module.
  • the modular purification unit 400a of the present invention may be configured through a combination of a plurality of purification units having a certain standard.
  • the purification part can be manufactured through a unified standard, convenience in the manufacturing process can be improved. This has the advantage of maximizing the efficiency of the process through the simplification of the process design.
  • purification modules having various sizes and performances may be implemented through a combination of a plurality of purification units 400 .
  • the air purifier The device can be utilized in response to a narrow sized space (eg, home).
  • a narrow sized space e.g., home
  • the air purifying device is suitable for a medium-sized space (e.g., an office).
  • the air purifying device has a large space (e.g., a factory).
  • the air purifier 1000 may be configured by configuring a modular purifying unit for each housing size.
  • the modular purification unit 400a may be configured to have various sizes and performances depending on the housing. This has the advantage of not only improving convenience in the manufacturing process, but also being able to utilize it in various ways by changing performance and size through various combinations of purification units.
  • each of the plurality of purification units may be coupled to other purification units in a sliding manner.
  • an inner housing 430 constituting the outside of each purification unit 400 may have a fitting portion 433 formed through a groove shape on one surface.
  • the inner housing 430 forms the exterior of the purifying unit 400 and may form a space for including the light source 410 and the outer structure 420 .
  • the inner housing 430 may have a hexahedral shape as shown in FIGS. 2 to 5 .
  • the fitting part 433 may be formed on at least one of the four side surfaces of the inner housing 430 .
  • An upper side of the fitting part 433 may be provided to be opened to fit the protrusion 434, and a support jaw 433-2 for supporting the inserted protrusion 434 may be formed on a lower surface corresponding to the upper surface.
  • the inner housing 430 may include a protruding portion 434 protruding from one surface on which the fitting portion 433 is formed and another surface. That is, the protrusion 434 may be formed on one side of the inner housing 430 that is different from the one side on which the fitting portion 433 is formed.
  • the protrusion 434 may have a shape corresponding to the fitting portion 433 .
  • the protrusion 434 may protrude outward from the housing 100 .
  • the protruding part 434 When the protruding part 434 is fitted through the open upper surface of the fitting part 433, the protruding part 434 may be supported through the supporting jaw 433-2.
  • the two purifiers may be coupled.
  • one end of each of the fitting part 433 and the protruding part 434 may be characterized in that a power terminal for connecting a plurality of purification parts is provided.
  • a first pogo terminal 433-1 may be provided at one end of the fitting part 433, and a second pogo terminal 434-1 may be provided at one end of the protruding part 434. 1) may be provided.
  • each of the fitting portion 433 and the protrusion 434 may be in contact with each other.
  • the first pogo terminal 433-1 may be formed above a predetermined height (eg, 3 cm) with respect to the supporting jaw 433-2, and the second pogo terminal 434-1 may be formed on the basis of the first pogo terminal 433-2. It may be formed at a height corresponding to the terminal 433-1.
  • These power terminals ie, the first pogo terminal and the second pogo terminal
  • the purification unit 400 may include a lighting unit for turning on lighting.
  • the lighting unit may be provided on one side of the inner housing 430 and may turn on lighting based on whether or not it is connected to another purification unit.
  • a lighting unit located in a specific purification unit is electrically connected to another purification unit (ie, when a protrusion of another purification unit is inserted into a fitting part of a specific purification unit and each pogo terminal is in contact), it can be turned on, If it is not electrically connected to another purifying unit 400, it may not be turned on.
  • the lighting unit may turn on a red light or a green light depending on whether the purification units are connected.
  • the detailed description of the above-described lighting unit lighting method is only an example, and the present invention is not limited thereto.
  • the lighting unit may visually provide information about electrical connections between neighboring purification units. Accordingly, the user can intuitively recognize information related to whether each purification unit is connected.
  • the combination between the plurality of purification units 400 may include a series combination and a parallel combination.
  • the serial combination may be a combination for improving the quality of air purification by increasing a path through which the incoming air passes.
  • a connection socket 460 for connecting each purification unit 400 may be provided.
  • each of the four purification units may be connected to each other. Specifically, the protruding part of the second purifying part is fitted into the fitting part of the first purifying part, the protruding part of the third purifying part is fitted into the fitting part of the second purifying part, and the protruding part of the fourth purifying part is fitted into the fitting part of the third purifying part.
  • four purifiers can be connected to each other.
  • connection socket may be provided.
  • the connection socket may be for connecting at least one of a lower surface and an upper surface of the two purification units.
  • the number of connection sockets provided may be determined based on the number of connected purification units. For example, if the number of purification units to be connected is four, the number of connection sockets required for serial connection may be three. For another example, when the number of purification units to be connected is 8, the number of connection sockets required for serial connection may be 7.
  • connection socket 460 may be provided with a fan for inducing air flow between each purification unit.
  • a fan provided in the connection socket 460 may generate an air flow so that air is moved from a specific purification unit to another purification unit. Accordingly, the flow of air between the respective purification units may be smooth, and the efficiency of purification may be improved.
  • the movement of air between the purification units may be allowed through the connection socket 460 connecting each of the neighboring purification units.
  • the connection socket 460 connecting each of the neighboring purification units.
  • the inflow from the lower side of the first purifying unit Air is moved to the upper surface of the first purifying unit and may be introduced into the upper side of the second purifying unit through the first connection socket.
  • air introduced into the upper side of the second purifying unit through the first connection socket moves to the lower side of the second purifying unit, and may be introduced into the lower side of the third purifying unit through the second connection socket located on the lower side.
  • air may be allowed to move between each purifying unit through the connection socket 460 connecting each purifying unit, and accordingly, the purifying path through which the air passes is increased, thereby increasing the contact time between the photocatalyst and the air. this can be maximized.
  • it may be more excellent for water purification with a density compared to air of about 800 times (eg, 1000 kg / m 3).
  • water purification has a relatively high density, high resistance, light refraction, reflection, absorption, and convergence, and contains suspended matter and sediment, so purification efficiency may be reduced. That is, the efficiency of purification can be improved by maximizing the contact time for the photocatalytic reaction by configuring the modular purification unit 400a through serial combination in response to such water purification.
  • the parallel combination may be a combination for increasing the amount of purified air by collectively processing the incoming air.
  • a plurality of purification units may be connected.
  • air introduced from one side (eg, lower side) of each of the plurality of purification units may be collectively purified and discharged to the other side.
  • a greater number of purification units can be connected.
  • the amount of air to be purified may increase even in a certain period of time. In other words, since it is possible to configure a modular purification unit by changing performance and size through various combinations of purification units, there is an advantage in that it can be utilized in various ways.
  • the modular purification unit 400a may be configured through a combination of a plurality of purification units 400 .
  • each purification unit 400 may purify the introduced air by utilizing a photocatalytic reaction.
  • the purification unit 400 may be located inside the housing 100 . As shown in FIG. 1 , the purification unit 400 is provided in an upper direction of the fan 200 to purify air introduced from the outside. In an embodiment, the purification unit 400 may purify air filtered through the filter unit 300 . A more detailed description of the purifying action performed in each purifying unit 400 constituting the modular purifying unit 400a will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS. 5 to 11 .
  • Figure 5 shows an exemplary view showing in detail a purification unit related to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • 6 shows an exemplary view for explaining a light source and an external structure related to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • 7 shows an exemplary cross-sectional view of a purification unit related to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • 8 illustrates exemplary views of a light source and an external structure according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from various angles.
  • 9 is an exemplary view showing a plurality of beads provided in an inner housing related to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • 10 is an exemplary view illustrating a coating layer provided on an inner housing related to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • 11 shows an exemplary view showing an external structure related to another embodiment of the present invention by way of example.
  • the purification unit 400 may include a light source 410 for supplying light.
  • the light supplied by the light source 410 may include ultraviolet rays (UV).
  • UV ultraviolet rays
  • UV light is light with a wavelength range of 10 to 400 nm (energy range of 3 eV to 124 eV), and may refer to electromagnetic waves with a shorter wavelength than visible light and longer than X-rays.
  • the light source 410 may include artificial lighting such as a lamp, an incandescent lamp, or a mercury lamp, and a light emitting diode. More specifically, the light source 410 may be implemented using a UV LED and a UV lamp.
  • UV LEDs Compared to UV lamps, UV LEDs have the advantage of being easy to control the wavelength and generating less heat when the consumption area is low. In addition, as a solid state light, UV LED has excellent durability, is eco-friendly because it does not use harmful discharge gases such as mercury, and has a very long lifespan. Although the UV lamp requires time to turn on and preheat for stabilization, it has the advantage of having a fast response speed and being able to be applied in various designs due to its small size and having various device shapes.
  • the light source 410 may be provided through a cylindrical shape having a predetermined height.
  • the predetermined height may correspond to the length of the inner housing 430 .
  • the purification unit 400 may include an outer structure 420 provided along the circumference of the light source.
  • the outer structure 420 may be characterized in that a photocatalyst is applied.
  • the photocatalyst may provide antibacterial, antiviral, and deodorizing functions in response to light having a certain energy or more.
  • the photocatalytic element has a catalytic activity by absorbing light energy, and can oxidize and decompose environmental pollutants such as organic matter with strong oxidizing power by the catalytic activity.
  • the photocatalyst may promote a chemical reaction (eg, a redox reaction) through ultraviolet light.
  • the photocatalyst generates active oxygen and hydroxyl radicals when irradiated with light having more than Japanese energy, and their strong oxidation and reduction actions can decompose odorous substances and generate antibacterial action.
  • the photocatalyst may include titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ). That is, the outer structure 420 of the present invention may be provided by coating titanium dioxide. Titanium dioxide has the advantages of being harmless to the human body, excellent photocatalytic activity, excellent light corrosion resistance, and low price.
  • Titanium dioxide reacts with light (eg, ultraviolet light) having energy greater than a bandgap to cause electrons to transition from a valence band to a conduction band, and holes may be formed in the valence band. These electrons and holes can cause redox reactions in contact with oxygen and moisture or recombine to generate heat.
  • light eg, ultraviolet light
  • Titanium dioxide generates electrons and holes by light emitted from the light source 410, and each of the electrons and holes reacts with O 2 and H 2 O in the air to form superoxide anions (O 2 - ) and hydroxyl groups on the surface. It can generate two types of active oxygen with radicals ( ⁇ OH ).
  • hydroxyl radicals have high oxidation and reduction potentials, they can be excellent in purifying NOx, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and various odors, and can be used for livestock wastewater, sewage, factory wastewater, BOD, color and non-degradable pollutants, environmental hormones, etc. can be completely removed.
  • hydroxyl radicals can oxidize various target substances, such as sterilizing over 99% of various pathogens and bacteria such as pathogenic Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and O-157.
  • This titanium dioxide reacts with solar energy or fluorescent light, and can be economical because it exhibits a permanent function through a cycle of “fixing on an object, photolysis, and regeneration”.
  • the by-products after the reaction are water and CO 2 that are harmless to the human body and the environment, they can be applied to various fields.
  • the outer structure 420 may be provided in a form in which a plurality of plates 421 are connected, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 .
  • a through hole 422 may be formed in relation to the center of the outer structure 420 in which a plurality of plates 421 are connected, and the light source 410 may be provided through the through hole 422 .
  • the plurality of plates 421 may be formed of a material such as stainless steel, aluminum, a combination of stainless steel and aluminum, or plastic, but is not limited thereto. no.
  • the outer structure 420 may include a plurality of plates 421 .
  • a photocatalyst that is, titanium dioxide may be coated and provided on each of the plurality of plates 421 .
  • the plurality of plates 421 may be provided through the same shape as each other.
  • the plurality of plates 421 may be provided through a square plate shape as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, but are not limited thereto, and may be provided through various shapes such as circular and triangular.
  • the outer structure 420 may include a through hole 422 formed in the center of each plate.
  • the through hole 422 may have a predetermined diameter.
  • the predetermined diameter may be a diameter corresponding to the circumference of the outer circumferential surface of the light source 410 . That is, the diameter of the through hole 422 may be determined corresponding to the circumference of the outer surface of the light source 410 .
  • the light source 410 may be provided to pass through the through hole 422 formed in each of the plurality of plates 421 .
  • the light source 410 may be provided to pass through a through hole 422 formed in the center of each plate 421 .
  • each plate 421 has a first groove portion 422-1 formed on a portion of the outer circumferential surface of the through hole 422 and a second groove portion formed at a position facing the first groove portion 422-1. (422-2). More specifically, referring to FIG. 8 , a first groove 422 - 1 may be formed on a portion of the outer circumferential surface of the through hole 422 of each plate 421 .
  • the first groove portion 422-1 may be provided in the shape of a groove dug outward from the outer circumferential surface of the through hole 422.
  • a second groove portion 422-2 may be formed on a portion of the outer circumferential surface facing the first groove portion 422-1.
  • the second groove part 422 - 2 may also be provided through the shape of a groove dug outward from the outer circumferential surface of the through hole 422 .
  • the first and second grooves 422 - 1 and 422 - 2 may form curves in at least a portion of each plate 421 .
  • a portion of the right side is applied with force in a downward direction
  • a portion of the left side is applied with force in an upward direction.
  • a portion of the right side surface may be curved downward based on an imaginary line
  • a portion of the left side surface may be curved upward. That is, through the first groove portion 422-1 and the second groove portion 422-2, curves in an upper direction and a lower direction, respectively, may be formed around the through hole of the plate.
  • each plate may be characterized in that it receives force so as to be displaced from each other based on an imaginary line connecting the adjacent plate and each groove.
  • an imaginary line connecting the adjacent plate and each groove As a specific example, referring to FIG. 6, a portion of the left side of the plate located on the upper part based on an imaginary line connecting each groove may be bent upward as force is applied in the upward direction, , As force is applied to a portion of the right side in a downward direction, a curve may be formed in a downward direction.
  • the plate provided adjacent to the plate located on the upper part may be curved downward as force is applied to a part of the left side of the plate in the downward direction based on the imaginary line connecting each groove, and the right side As a portion of the force is applied in the upward direction, a curve may be formed in the upward direction. That is, as shown in FIG. 6 , each of the plates adjacent to each other may be curved so that they are offset from each other based on the through hole. This may have an advantage of being able to more firmly support a light source having a length greater than a certain length.
  • the grooves of each plate may be characterized in that they receive force in a direction different from that of adjacent plates.
  • the first plate may be curved in an upward direction as force is applied in an upward direction based on the groove portion. That is, the periphery of the center of the first plate (ie, the periphery of the center where the light source is inserted) may be curved upward.
  • a downward bend may be formed as force is applied to the second plate connected to the first plate in a downward direction based on the groove. That is, the periphery of the center of the second plate (ie, the periphery of the center where the light source is inserted) may be curved downward.
  • the third plate connected to the second plate may be curved upward as force is applied upward with respect to the groove. That is, the periphery of the center of the third plate (ie, the periphery of the center where the light source is inserted) may be curved downward.
  • an upward curve is formed around the center of the first plate
  • a downward curve is formed around the center of the second plate
  • an upward curve is formed around the center of the third plate. . That is, as curves in different directions are formed corresponding to each of the neighboring plates, the supporting force for the light source 410 having a certain length may be more robust. Since this can reduce the risk of breakage of the light source 410, which may be damaged, it can provide an effect of improving the stability of the device.
  • the outer structure 420 may include one or more connection parts 423 connecting neighboring plates.
  • each of the one or more connection parts 423 may be characterized in that they are bent or bent in opposite directions when combined with the light source 410 (when the light source is inserted into the through hole). As shown in FIG. 4, it may be arranged in a zigzag shape.
  • the plurality of plates 421 may include a first plate 421-1, a second plate 421-2, and a third plate 421-3.
  • the one or more connection parts 423 may connect the first connection part 423-1 and the second plate 421-2 connecting the first plate 421-1 and the second plate 421-2 and the first plate 421-1 and the second plate 421-2.
  • a second connection portion 423-2 connecting the three plates 421-3 may be included.
  • the first connection part 423-1 and the second connection part 423-2 may be provided to be offset from each other at opposite positions. This may be to maximize the contact area between the air and light and each plate 421 and to facilitate implementation.
  • the connecting portion 423 may include a valley portion 423a that is curved in an outward direction away from the center of each plate.
  • the connecting portion 423 connecting each plate may include a valley portion 423a having a partially curved portion.
  • the valley portion 423a may be for preventing the risk of breakage by reducing mechanical stress applied in response to a change in connection angle between the plates 421 .
  • the corresponding connection part 423 is provided without bending in the outward direction, frequent mechanical stress is applied to the connection part 423 according to the position change between each plate, which may cause a risk of breakage during long-term use. . That is, by providing the connection part 423 including the valley part 423a curved outwardly away from the center of each plate, it is possible to prevent damage to the connection part due to repetitive mechanical stress, thereby improving the durability of the device. .
  • each of the plurality of plates 421 may be characterized in that a plurality of holes 421a for air movement are formed.
  • the light source 410 may be provided in the shape of a cylinder having a certain height, and the height of the light source 410 may be determined corresponding to the lengths of both sides of the air purifying device 1000. That is, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the light source 410 may be provided between the air inlet and outlet of the air purifier 1000 in the height direction.
  • the outer structure 420 may be provided to surround the outer circumferential surface of the light source 410 .
  • the outer structure 420 may be configured through a connection between a plurality of plates 421 .
  • each plate 421 may include a plurality of holes 421a for allowing air to flow.
  • a plurality of holes 421a as shown in FIG. 5 may be formed in each plate 421 . Air may be moved through the plurality of holes 421a.
  • each of the plurality of holes 421a may include a protrusion 421a-1 protruding from each plate.
  • the protrusion 421a-1 may protrude from each plate.
  • the protrusion 421a-1 may be formed in a quadrangular shape by connecting only one surface to the plate. In other words, in the formation of a square, three faces are separated, and only one face may be formed to protrude from each plate in relation to each hole as it is connected to the plate.
  • the specific description of the above-described protrusion is only an example, and the method and shape of the protrusion are not limited thereto.
  • the protrusion 421a-1 may be implemented in a variety of ways in which the plate corresponding to the area of the plurality of holes 421a is not completely lost during the process of creating the plurality of holes 421a.
  • each of the plurality of plates may include only a plurality of holes 421a in which the protrusion 421a-1 is not formed. That is, although the protrusion 421a-1 may be additionally formed in each of the plurality of holes according to various embodiments of the present invention, it is not essential.
  • the protrusion 421a-1 may be for improving a photocatalytic reaction by maximizing air contact.
  • the protrusion 421a - 1 may be formed corresponding to each hole so that at least a portion of the area corresponding to the plurality of holes 421a is not lost in each plate. Accordingly, air purification performance may be maximized by securing a passage for air movement (ie, a plurality of holes) and at the same time improving photocatalytic reaction efficiency through the protrusion 421a - 1 .
  • the protrusions 421a - 1 may be formed in different directions for each plate.
  • a protrusion 421a-1 may protrude upward from the right side of the light source 410 based on the plate located in the upper direction, and the protrusion 421a-1 may protrude upward from the left side of the light source 410.
  • (421a-1) may protrude downward. This may be to maximize the area of the protrusion 421a - 1 contacting light emitted from the light source 410 , and thus, photocatalytic reaction efficiency may be improved.
  • the purification unit 400 is provided on the inner space of the housing 100 and may include an inner housing 430 accommodating the light source 410 and the outer structure 420 . That is, the light source 410 and the outer structure 420 may be provided inside the inner housing 430 .
  • the rear surface of the inner housing 430 may be formed to be open, and the light source 410 and the outer structure 420 may be positioned inside the inner housing 430 through the corresponding open space. After the light source 410 and the outer structure 420 are positioned in the inner space formed by the inner housing 430 , the inner housing rear surface 430a may be coupled to the open rear surface of the inner housing 430 .
  • the inner housing 430 may be characterized in that a plurality of fitting grooves 431 are formed along the inner wall.
  • the plurality of fitting grooves 431 may mean a space in which one or more connection parts 423 of the outer structure 420 are seated.
  • each of the plurality of fitting grooves 431 may be provided with a predetermined separation distance.
  • One or more connecting parts 423 may be characterized in that they are seated in a plurality of fitting grooves 431 . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, as one or more connection parts 423 are seated in each of the plurality of fitting grooves 431 provided on the inner wall of the inner housing 430, the outer structure 420 is formed in the inner housing. (430) can be fixed.
  • the plurality of plates 421 of the outer structure 420 are the same as each other adjacent plate. angles can be formed. That is, the outer structure 420 may be positioned so that each plate is aligned at a predetermined angle in the inner housing 430 through the plurality of fitting grooves 431 . Accordingly, the overall implementation of the purification unit 400 can be facilitated by improving the convenience of manufacturing and the process of arranging each structure.
  • the purification unit 400 may include a plurality of beads 440 provided on a space formed by the inner housing 430 .
  • a light source 410 and an outer structure 420 provided along a circumference of the light source 410 may be included inside the inner housing 430 of the purification unit 400 .
  • a plurality of beads 440 together with the light source 410 and the outer structure 420 may be provided in the inner space of the inner housing 430 .
  • a plurality of beads are expressed as existing only in one area of the inner housing 430 , but these beads may fill the entire area of the inner space of the inner housing 430 .
  • the plurality of beads 440 may be provided in a small size and filled in a space formed by the inner housing 430 .
  • the plurality of beads 440 may be provided through a spherical shape having a size of 1 to 3 cm.
  • the specific description of the size and shape of the beads described above is only an example, and the present invention is not limited thereto.
  • a plurality of beads 440 when a plurality of beads 440 are provided in a space formed by the inner housing 430, it may be characterized in that anti-bead surfaces 441 are formed on both sides of the inner housing 430. there is.
  • the anti-bead surface 441 may be to prevent the bead 440 from being separated from the space formed by the inner housing 430 .
  • the anti-bead surface 441 may be characterized in that a hole is formed to allow the movement of air. However, as the hole formed in the anti-bead surface 441 has a diameter smaller than that of the plurality of beads 440, it is possible to prevent the beads 440 from escaping from the space of the inner housing 430 through the corresponding hole. there is.
  • each of the plurality of beads 440 may scatter light emitted from the light source 410 .
  • the surface of each of the plurality of beads 440 may be formed through a prism, and the light emitted from the light source 410 may be diverted and diffusely reflected in multiple directions. Accordingly, as the amount of light scattered inside the inner housing 430 increases, the efficiency of the photocatalytic reaction may be further improved.
  • the size and shape of each of the plurality of beads 440 formed through the prism may be different from each other. Accordingly, the angle and size of the light dispersed through each bead 440 may be different. This can improve photocatalytic reaction efficiency by transmitting light in various ranges.
  • a photocatalyst may be applied to the surface of each of the plurality of beads 440 .
  • the photocatalyst provided on the surface of each of the plurality of beads 440 may be titanium dioxide, and may cause a photocatalytic reaction by contacting air and light.
  • the photocatalyst contacting air in addition to each plate 421 As the area increases, a photocatalytic reaction occurs more remarkably, and air purification performance can be maximized.
  • the purification unit 400 may include a coating layer 432 formed on the inner surface of the inner housing 430 .
  • a light source 410 and an outer structure 420 provided along a circumference of the light source 410 may be included inside the inner housing 430 of the purification unit 400 .
  • a coating layer 432 may be formed along the inner surface of the inner housing 430 .
  • the coating layer 432 may be configured via a prism to scatter light emitted from the light source 410 .
  • Light emitted from the light source 410 may be scattered and irregularly reflected in multiple directions by the coating layer 432 surrounding the outer circumferential surface. Accordingly, as the amount of light scattered inside the inner housing 430 increases, the efficiency of the photocatalytic reaction may be further improved.
  • the coating layer 432 may be formed through a photocatalyst.
  • the coating layer 432 may be formed by applying titanium dioxide as a photocatalyst along the inner wall of the inner housing 430 .
  • the coating layer 432 may cause a photocatalytic reaction through air moving in the corresponding internal space and light (ie, ultraviolet rays) supplied from the light source 410 .
  • light ie, ultraviolet rays
  • the outer structure 420-1 may be characterized in that it is configured through a screw-shaped metal assembly 450.
  • a description of the outer structure 420 related to another embodiment will be described later with reference to FIG. 11 .
  • 11 shows an exemplary view showing an external structure related to another embodiment of the present invention by way of example.
  • the metal assembly 450 may include a frame 451 provided in the longitudinal direction.
  • the metal assembly 450 may include a plurality of brush wire 452 connected to the frame 451 in a vertical direction of the longitudinal direction and provided to have a predetermined length.
  • the brush wire 452 may refer to a thin wire having a certain level of mechanical strength or more.
  • the brush wire 452 may be uniformly connected in one direction of the frame 451 .
  • the metal assembly 450 may be configured through a plurality of brush wires 452 connected to the frame 451 in the longitudinal direction.
  • the metal assembly 450 may be deformed into a shape in which the frame 451 is wound up in a spiral direction.
  • the frame 451 may be characterized in that the direction in which the plurality of brush wires 452 are connected is deformed toward the center.
  • each brush wire may form a circle having a predetermined diameter.
  • the predetermined diameter may be related to the outer diameter of the light source 410 .
  • each brush wire 452 may be aligned in the direction of the center of the spiral.
  • the brush wire forms a circle having a predetermined diameter
  • the light source 410 may be provided to pass through the corresponding circle. That is, as shown in FIG. 11 , as the metal assembly 450 is deformed into a screw shape, an outer structure 420-1 related to another embodiment may be formed.
  • a photocatalyst may be applied to the corresponding outer structure 420-1.
  • the photocatalyst may promote a chemical reaction (eg, a redox reaction) through ultraviolet light.
  • the photocatalyst generates active oxygen and hydroxyl radicals when irradiated with light having more than Japanese energy, and their strong oxidation and reduction actions can decompose odorous substances and generate antibacterial action.
  • the outer structure 420-1 described above is provided in the inner housing 430, the flow of air is not hindered, and a photocatalytic reaction can be activated through contact with air in each of the plurality of thin brush wires. Since this is a photocatalytic reaction through titanium dioxide applied to a large amount of brush wire, the photocatalytic reaction can be more activated as the area in contact with air is maximized.
  • the outer structure 420-1 can be manufactured through a simple process of bending the frame 451 of the metal assembly 450 in a spiral direction, convenience of manufacturing can be improved. That is, it is possible to provide an effect of improving air purification performance through a reduction in process cost through a simple manufacturing process and an improvement in photocatalytic reaction efficiency.
  • the present invention can be utilized in the field of providing indoor air purification services.

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L'invention concerne un appareil modulaire de purification d'air selon divers modes de réalisation de la présente invention pour mettre en oeuvre des tâches décrites précédemment. L'appareil de purification d'air comprend : un boîtier formant l'espace intérieur ; un ventilateur, disposé sur un côté du boîtier, pour aspirer de l'air dans l'espace intérieur ; une unité de filtration pour filtrer l'air s'écoulant dans l'espace intérieur ; et une unité de purification modulaire pour purifier l'air qui a traversé l'unité de filtration, l'unité de purification modulaire étant structurée par combinaison d'une pluralité d'unités de purification.
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