JP2002048388A - Accessory unit for air conditioning - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an accessory unit for air-conditioning capable of easily recognizing a contaminating degree of a filter by eliminating a necessity of a special support structure for supporting the filter, facilitating a replacement of the filter and assuring an effect of an impregnated functioning agent. SOLUTION: The accessory unit for air-conditioning comprises the filter 14 having air permeability and moisture absorbability capable of impregnating the functioning agent and replaceably adhered to an inlet grill 3 or an outlet grill of air conditioned air.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an air conditioning apparatus using air to be conditioned (air sucked into a suction port) or conditioned air (cool air or hot air blown from an air outlet). The present invention relates to an auxiliary device for air conditioning that ensures functions such as a deodorizing effect.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as an air conditioning accessory of the above-mentioned example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-84057 and Japanese Patent Publication No. 6-94.
No. 933, Japanese Patent Publication No. 7-11348, and Utility Model Registration No. 3010957.

[0003] Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2000-84057 discloses a deodorizing net and an antibacterial deodorizing honeycomb filter disposed in an air conditioner internal space between an air inlet of an air conditioner and a heat exchanger. The net and the honeycomb filter ensure deodorizing, antibacterial, and deodorizing effects by using air-conditioned air sucked from the room into the air inlet.

However, in this conventional apparatus, in order to dispose the net and the honeycomb filter, it is necessary to form a special support structure for supporting the net and the filter inside the existing air conditioner, and further, the net and the honeycomb are required. Since the filter is located inside the air conditioner, there is a problem that it is difficult to recognize the degree of contamination of these nets and the filter, and it takes time to attach and detach the filter.

The air conditioner housing having an air outlet at an upper portion and a suction port at a lower side surface is provided in a device described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 6-97933, and a heat exchanger is arranged in an upper region in the housing. Also, in an air conditioner in which a blower is arranged in an intermediate region in the housing, an air filter impregnated with a fragrance is attached between the above-described suction port and the blower, and the air-conditioned air sucked from the room into the suction port is used. , To make the room fragrant.

However, in this conventional apparatus, in order to dispose the air filter, it is necessary to form a special support structure for the air filter inside the existing air conditioner. Since it is located inside, there is a problem that it takes time to attach and detach the air filter.

Further, Japanese Patent Publication No. 7-11348 discloses an air conditioner in which an air inlet and an air outlet are provided between an air inlet and an air outlet.
A pre-filter, a cooling coil, a heating coil, and a fan are arranged in this order, and the air-conditioning air from the air discharge port is configured to be introduced into the room, and a filter chamber is formed between the heating coil and the fan. A long filter wound around a pair of winding shafts of the filter chamber is provided, and a fragrance, a disinfectant, a deodorant, etc. are intermittently mounted in a longitudinal direction of the filter, and the air is supplied to an air conditioner. Place it across the channel,
In addition, the filter is moved in the longitudinal direction so as to secure the effects such as aroma, sterilization, and deodorization in the room.

However, in this conventional apparatus, it is necessary to form a special support mechanism for supporting the filter inside an existing air conditioner in order to dispose the above-described long filter.
In addition, since the above-mentioned filter is located inside the air conditioner, there is a problem that it is difficult to recognize the degree of contamination of the filter, and it takes time to attach and detach the filter.

[0009] Further, in the device described in Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3010957, a filter body in which an aluminum box is attached to one piece of a rectangular filter made of non-woven fabric or the like and a double-sided tape is attached to the other piece is provided. Using a foil and a tape, this filter body is detachably attached to an existing filter inside a home air conditioner, and absorbs fine dust, and the above-mentioned filter body has deodorant, aroma, sterilization, antibacterial,
It is provided with at least one functional agent such as anti-mold.

However, in this conventional apparatus, since the above-described filter body is located inside the air conditioner, it is difficult to recognize the degree of contamination of the filter, and the filter body is relatively small because the space for attaching and detaching the existing filter is relatively narrow. Due to the thickness limitation of non-woven fabrics, even if the above functional agent is provided, it is difficult to expect the effect to be prolonged, and indoor dust may enter the existing filter installation area of the air conditioner. was there.

[0011]

According to the present invention, no special support structure for supporting the filter is required, the degree of contamination of the filter can be easily recognized, the filter can be easily replaced, and the filter is impregnated. It is an object of the present invention to provide an auxiliary device for air conditioning that can ensure the effect of a functional agent.

[0012]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An air conditioning accessory according to the present invention is provided with a filter having air permeability and a hygroscopic property capable of impregnating a functional agent, and the filter is connected to an inlet grill or an outlet grill for conditioned air. It is configured to be replaceably attached to a part.

The air-permeable and moisture-absorbing filter having the above structure can be made of a nonwoven fabric or a porous fiber. As the functional agent, at least one of a fragrance such as a perfume, a deodorant, a disinfectant, and a fungicide can be arbitrarily selected and used.

The functional agent may be impregnated in the filter before the filter is attached, or may be impregnated in the filter after the filter is attached. An adhesive layer can be used for attaching the filter to the inlet grill portion or the outlet grill portion.

According to the above configuration, the filter having air permeability and hygroscopicity is exchangeably attached to the inlet grill portion or the outlet grill portion of the conditioned air (including both the conditioned air and the conditioned air). It is not necessary to provide a special supporting structure inside the air conditioner (including not only the air conditioner but also the air purifier and the air conditioning duct), so that the degree of contamination of the filter can be easily recognized, and the filter can be replaced. In addition, the effect of the functional agent impregnated in the filter can be ensured.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the filter is attached to a front side of an inlet grille or an outlet grille of the conditioned air on the indoor side. According to the above configuration, since the filter is attached to the front surface of the grill portion on the indoor side, it is extremely easy to attach and replace the filter. In particular, when the filter is attached to the front surface of the inlet grill portion, the front surface of the air conditioner can be prevented. Can remove dust and the like, can block dust from entering the inside of the device at the front surface, and since the thickness of the filter is not restricted, the effect of the functional agent impregnated in the filter is lengthened. be able to.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the functional agent is at least one arbitrarily selected from a simple substance or a complex of a fragrance, a deodorant, a disinfectant, and a fungicide. is there. According to the above configuration, it is possible to ensure the fragrance, deodorization, sterilization, or antifungal effect corresponding to the functional agent impregnated in the filter.

[0018]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. The drawings show an auxiliary device for air conditioning. First, the structure of the air conditioner will be described with reference to FIG. The auxiliary device of the present invention can be used for general household, office, factory and other various air conditioners (floor type, ceiling type, wall type, ceiling buried type, window type air conditioner, air purifier or air conditioner). In addition to the above, the present invention can be applied to an air conditioner for a moving body such as a car, a train, and a ship in addition to the air conditioner, but FIG. 1 illustrates a wall-mounted type indoor unit.

The air conditioner 1 shown in FIG. 1 has a substantially box-shaped housing 2, and an air inlet 4 formed by an inlet grill 3 and an air blower formed by an outlet grill 5 on the front surface thereof. An outlet 6 is provided.

An existing filter 7 is provided inside the housing 2 immediately after the air suction port 4, and a heat exchanger 8 is provided inside the filter 7.
A drain pan 9 is provided at a lower portion of the pan.

Further, while the passages 11 and 12 are formed by the partition plate 10, a fan 13 as a blower is provided inside the air outlet 6. Thus, when the air conditioner 1 is driven, indoor air is sucked in from the air suction port 4, dust in the air is removed by the existing filter 7, and heat is exchanged by the heat exchanger 8 into cold air or hot air. The heat-exchanged air is discharged from the passages 11 and 12 and the air outlet 6 into the room by the wind generated by the fan 13.

A filter 14 is replaceably attached to the front surface of the entrance grill 3 of the air-conditioning apparatus 1 having the above-described structure on the indoor side. This filter 14 has air permeability,
It is made of a material such as a nonwoven fabric or a porous fiber so as to have a hygroscopic property capable of impregnating the functional agent. Further, the above-mentioned functional agent is set to at least one arbitrarily selected from a simple substance or a complex of a fragrance such as a perfume, a deodorant, a disinfectant, and a fungicide.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of filters
It is stored as airtight as possible. The filter 14 has a shape corresponding to the inlet grille 3 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, and a predetermined pattern (shown in a lattice shape in the drawings) is adhered to the surface of the filter 14 facing the inlet grille 3. Layer 16
And a release paper 17 covering the adhesive layer.

The above-mentioned filter 14 is impregnated with a necessary functional agent in advance, but a plurality of filters 14 laminated via a release paper 17 are housed in the bag 15 shown in FIG. Therefore, the functional effect of the functional agent can be maintained for a long time.

In order to attach the filter 14 in the bag 15 to the inlet grill 3 of the air conditioner 1, only one filter 14 is taken out from the bag 15 and the release paper 17 having a predetermined pattern is removed.
After peeling off, the filter 14 is directly adhered to the front surface of the inlet grill 3 via the adhesive layer 16 (see FIG. 1).

As shown in FIG. 1, when the air conditioner 1 is driven in a state in which the filter 14 is attached to the inlet grill portion 3,
The effect of the functional agent impregnated with the filter 14 can be obtained by effectively utilizing the flow of the air sucked from the air suction port 4.

When the filter 1 is impregnated with a fragrance, the room can be aroma by effectively utilizing the conditioned air discharged from the air outlet 6 through the passages 11 and 12 into the room. When the filter 14 is impregnated with a deodorant, not only the inside of the air conditioner 1 including the heat exchanger 8 can be deodorized, but also the conditioned air blown into the room from the air outlet 6. Can be effectively used to deodorize the interior of the room, and further, an effect corresponding to the type of the functional agent impregnated in the filter 14 can be obtained.

As described above, the air conditioner accessory according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 is provided with the filter 14 (absorbing member) having air permeability and hygroscopicity capable of impregnating the functional agent. Is directly and replaceably attached to the inlet grill 3 of the conditioned air.

Therefore, it is not necessary to separately provide a special support structure for supporting the filter 14 inside the air conditioner (including not only the air conditioner but also the air cleaner and the air conditioning duct), and the degree of contamination of the filter 14 can be easily recognized. The filter 14 can be easily replaced and the filter 1 can be easily replaced.
The effect of the functional agent impregnated in No. 4 can be secured.

Further, since the filter 14 is configured to be adhered to the front side of the air-conditioning air inlet grill 3 on the indoor side, the filter 14 can be mounted and exchanged very easily. Since it is attached to the front of the grill section 3, dust and the like can be removed at the front of the air conditioner, dust can be prevented from entering the inside of the apparatus at the front, and the thickness of the filter 14 is restricted by its thickness. Therefore, the effect of the functional agent impregnated in the filter 14 can be prolonged.

Further, since the above-mentioned functional agent is arbitrarily selected from a simple substance or a complex of a fragrance, a deodorant, a disinfectant, and a fungicide, it is impregnated into the filter 14. The fragrance, deodorization, bacteria elimination or antifungal effect can be ensured in accordance with the functional agent.

In the above-described embodiment, the release paper 17 is formed in a predetermined pattern in a lattice shape. The filter 14 may have a shape in which it is combined with a portion, or may have a structure that covers the entire surface of the filter 14 on the adhesive layer 16 side.

In the above embodiment, the filter 14 is provided with the adhesive layer 16 and the release paper 17 in advance, but the filter 14 is not provided with the adhesive layer 16 and the release paper 17 in advance.
The user may attach a double-sided tape to the filter 14 or the inlet grille 3, and use the double-sided tape to directly attach the filter 14 to the front surface of the inlet grille 3.

Further, in the above embodiment, the filter 14
Was previously impregnated with a functional agent, but instead of this configuration, a filter (for example, a spray-type container) in which the functional agent was sealed together with a sealing gas was provided after the filter 14 was attached to the inlet grille section 3. The functional agent discharged from the filter may be impregnated into the filter 14, or the functional agent in the container may be used for replenishing the functional agent in the filter 14 of the above embodiment.

FIG. 5 shows another embodiment of the air conditioning accessory device, in which a filter having a plurality of filters 14A, 14B, 14C releasably joined to the front surface of the entrance grill 3 of the air conditioning device 1. When the degree of contamination of the outermost filter 14A increases or when the effect of the functional agent decreases, the filter 14A is sequentially removed from the uppermost filter 14A.

The filters 14A, 14B, and 14C have air permeability and hygroscopicity similarly to the filter 14 of the previous embodiment. Even with such a configuration, substantially the same operation and effect as those of the previous embodiment can be obtained. Therefore, in FIG. 5, the same parts as those in the previous figure are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 6 shows still another embodiment of the auxiliary device for air-conditioning. In addition to the configuration of FIG. 1, an extra space near the upper, lower, left or right side of the air-conditioning device 1 (however, in FIG. The storage part 19 of the new filter 14 is provided on the wall part 18 by effectively using the upper part for convenience.

The storage section 19 includes a holder body 20, a lid member 21 that covers the holder body 20 so as to be openable and closable, an outlet 22 for the filter 14 formed between the two, and an opening for the outlet 22. The filter 14 has a cutting blade 23 provided at an edge thereof, and the filter 14 wound in a roll shape around a core member 24 is supported by a support shaft 25.

With this configuration, the filter 14 in use is deteriorated on the front surface of the inlet grille 3, and when a new filter 14 is to be replaced, the new filter 14 is pulled out from the outlet 22 of the storage unit 19 by a predetermined length. , A filter 14 that has deteriorated the filter 14 cut by the cutting blade 23
The filter can be quickly replaced, and the storage amount of the new filter can be increased.

In other respects, the operation and effects are almost the same as those of the previous embodiment. Therefore, in FIG. 6, the same parts as those in the previous figure are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 7 shows still another embodiment of the auxiliary device for air conditioning. In addition to the structure of FIG. 1, a surplus space near the upper, lower, left or right portion of the air conditioner 1 (however, in FIG. The storage part 26 of the new filter 14 is provided on the wall part 18 by effectively utilizing the lower part for convenience.

The storage section 26 includes a base box 27 attached to the wall section 18, a cover member 28 for opening and closing the front opening of the base box 27, and an adhesive section (see FIG. (Not shown) and a bracket 29 as a suspending means for suspending and supporting the bracket.

With this configuration, the filter 14 in use is deteriorated on the front surface of the inlet grille 3, and when the filter 14 is to be replaced with a new filter 14, the cover member 28 of the storage section 26 is replaced.
When the filter 14 is opened or removed, the filter 14 on the near side in the box is peeled off from the bracket 29 against the adhesive force of the adhesive portion at the upper end thereof and separated, and the separated filter 14 is replaced with the deteriorated filter 14. Filter exchange can be performed quickly,
The storage capacity of the new filter can be increased, and the new filter 14 is stored in a substantially closed space surrounded by the base box 27 and the cover member 28, so that there is no adhesion of dust and the like, and the performance of the filter is maintained. Can be planned.

FIG. 8 shows still another embodiment of the air conditioning accessory. In this embodiment, an air conditioner 30 of a ceiling buried type is used.
The filter 14 having the above-described configuration is directly adhered to the indoor front surface of the entrance grill portion 3 via an adhesive layer, and is replaceable.

In the air conditioner 30 of the buried ceiling type, the suction port 4 and the air outlet 6 have the ceiling plate or other ceiling wall 3.
1, the air sucked from an air suction port 4 formed in the lower center is discharged in a centrifugal direction by a fan 13 driven by a motor 32, and is located on an outer peripheral portion of the fan 13. After exchanging heat in the heat exchanger 8, the cool air or the warm air is discharged into the room from the air outlet 6 located outside the air inlet 4.

Here, since the above-mentioned air suction port 4 is roughly classified into a generally round shape and a square shape, the filter 14 attached to the inlet grill 3 should preferably correspond to these shapes. Even with such a configuration, substantially the same operation and effect as in the previous embodiment can be obtained. Therefore, in FIG. 8, the same parts as those in the previous figure are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 9 shows still another embodiment of the air conditioning accessory device. In this embodiment, the filter 14 is replaceably attached to an outlet grill portion corresponding to each room of the air conditioning duct.

The air-conditioning duct of the centralized cooling and heating system is composed of a main duct 33, branch ducts 34 branching from the main duct 33 and sending conditioned air to the respective rooms X and Y, and screws at the front end flange of the branch duct 34. Mounting members such as
It has an outlet grille 35 detachably attached via an outlet (not shown), and a conditioned air outlet 36 formed by the outlet grille 35. In this embodiment shown in FIG. 9, the filter 14 having the above configuration is directly and exchangeably attached to the front surface of the outlet grill portion 35 on the indoor side via an adhesive layer.

As described above, the air conditioning accessory of the embodiment shown in FIG. 9 is provided with the filter 14 having air permeability and hygroscopicity capable of impregnating the functional agent, and the filter 14 is connected to the outlet grill portion of the conditioned air. 35 so as to be replaceably attached.

Therefore, it is not necessary to separately provide a special support structure for supporting the filter 14 inside the air conditioning duct.
The degree of contamination of the filter 14 can be easily recognized,
Further, the filter 14 can be easily replaced, and the effect of the functional agent impregnated in the filter 14 can be secured.

Further, since the filter 14 is configured to be adhered to the front side of the air-conditioning outlet grill portion 35 on the indoor side, attachment and replacement of the filter 14 become extremely easy. In other respects, the operation and effects are substantially the same as those of the previous embodiment. Therefore, in FIG. 9, the same parts as those in the previous figure are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 10 shows still another embodiment of the air conditioning accessory device. In the embodiment of FIG. 9, the filter 14 is attached to the front side of the outlet grill portion 35 on the indoor side, whereas FIG. In this embodiment, the branch duct 34 of the outlet grill portion 35
The filter 14 having the above-described configuration is directly and replaceably attached to the side surface, that is, the surface on the opposite side of the room through an adhesive layer.

With this configuration, the adhesive layer for attaching the filter 14 to the outlet grill portion 35 can be one having a small adhesive strength. The filter 1
Although the replacement of 4 takes a little time, the operation and effects are substantially the same as those of the embodiment of FIG. 9 in other respects. Therefore, in FIG. 10, the same parts as those in FIG. , And detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the filter 14 cut in advance so as to correspond to the shape of the inlet grill portion 3 or the outlet grill portion 35 is used. You may comprise so that it may cut | disconnect according to the shape of the inlet grill part 3 or the outlet grill part 35 which should be stuck.

Further, in the above embodiment, the filter 14
Examples of the target device to which the device is to be attached include a wall-mounted type air conditioner, a ceiling embedded type air conditioner, and an air conditioning duct in a centralized cooling and heating system. It may be an air conditioner of a type, an air purifier, or an air conditioner provided in a moving body. Further, as the material constituting the filter 14, non-woven fabric and porous fiber are exemplified, but paper having air permeability and hygroscopicity may be used as the material.

[0056]

According to the present invention, no special support structure for supporting the filter is required, the degree of contamination of the filter can be easily recognized, the filter can be easily replaced, and the impregnated functional agent can be used. There is an effect that the effect of can be secured.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a use state diagram showing an air conditioning accessory of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view when storing a filter.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a filter.

FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a use state diagram showing another embodiment of the air conditioning accessory of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a use state diagram showing still another embodiment of the air conditioning accessory of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a use state diagram showing still another embodiment of the air conditioning accessory of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a use state diagram showing still another embodiment of the air conditioning accessory of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a use state diagram showing still another embodiment of the air conditioning accessory of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a use state diagram showing still another embodiment of the air conditioning accessory of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 3. Inlet grill section 14 ... Filters 14A, 14B, 14C ... Filter 35 ... Outlet grill section

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. An air conditioner for air conditioning, comprising: a filter having air permeability and a hygroscopic property capable of impregnating a functional agent, wherein the filter is replaceably attached to an inlet grille or an outlet grille of conditioned air. Ancillary equipment. 2. The air conditioning accessory according to claim 1, wherein said filter is attached to a front side of an air conditioning air inlet grill portion or an outlet grill portion on the indoor side. 3. The air conditioning system according to claim 1, wherein the functional agent is at least one selected from a simple substance or a complex of a fragrance, a deodorant, a disinfectant, and a fungicide. Ancillary equipment.