JP2008114078A - Air treatment device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an air treatment device to be installed in air conditioning equipment of any type. <P>SOLUTION: An air treatment device equipped with a breathable vessel 1 for housing an air treatment agent to be dispersed in a space in which an air flow F passes through, is also provided with an installation means 180 for fitting the air treatment device in the space. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an air treatment device used together with an air conditioner for a passenger compartment of an automobile, and more particularly to an air treatment device provided with means for mounting on a wall body in a passenger compartment.

  An air treatment apparatus in which a volatile air treatment agent is accommodated in a breathable container and the air treatment agent gradually diffuses within a predetermined time through the wall of the container is known (for example, Patent Document 1). Such an air treatment device performs an air treatment using an antibacterial agent or a deodorant as an air treatment agent.

  The air treatment apparatus described in Patent Document 1 is optimal for the surface area related to the diffusion of the air treatment agent, and can stably and sufficiently diffuse the air treatment agent over a long period of time while being small.

  The air treatment apparatus as described above is usually attached to an air purification filter incorporated in an air conditioner (see, for example, Patent Document 2). However, it is preferable that the air treatment device can be arranged at various positions in the vehicle interior so as to process air in a specific area in the vehicle interior.

  In addition, the air treatment device is periodically replaced so that the air treatment can be continuously performed. However, in the case where the air treatment device is mounted on the air purification filter as described above, the air treatment device is replaced each time. In addition, since the air purification filter must be removed, the air purification filter is likely to be damaged, and the air purification function of the air conditioner may become inefficient even if the air purification filter is attached to the air conditioner again.

  On the other hand, as with the air treatment device, the air purification filter is also periodically replaced. At this time, the air treatment device must be removed from the old air purification filter and reattached to the new air purification filter. Therefore, the number of processes related to maintenance of the air purification filter increases, and the air treatment apparatus is likely to be damaged. Therefore, it is preferable to dispose the air treatment device and the air purification filter separately so that they can be maintained separately.

Known air treatment devices are limited to those that can be optionally installed on specific air conditioners, but air treatment devices should be able to be installed on any type of air conditioner without compromising its function. I must. Further, such an air treatment device should not cause a loss of heat when the air conditioner is enlarged or air is circulated in the air conditioner.
French Patent Application Publication No. 2879103 French Patent Application Publication No. 2872455

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a small-sized air treatment device that can be attached to any type of air conditioner without impairing the efficiency of the air conditioner.

  For the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention further comprises a mounting means for mounting in the space in an air treatment device comprising a breathable container that contains an air treatment agent that diffuses into a space through which an air flow passes. A featured air treatment device is provided.

  It is preferable that the mounting means can be detachably mounted in the space through which the air flow passes.

  The air treatment apparatus of the present invention can be easily disposed in a space through which an air flow passes and can be appropriately replaced in this space. Moreover, the air treatment apparatus according to the present invention can be mounted as an optional part in the space.

  The air treatment apparatus according to the present invention is attached to a wall body that defines a space through which an air flow passes through an attachment means.

  The mounting means is preferably attached to the container of the air treatment device, and more preferably formed so as to protrude from the surface of the container.

  In one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting means is formed on the peripheral edge of the container.

  In another embodiment, the mounting means is a rail and a groove that cooperate with the wall body in a complementary manner.

  The rail preferably includes a slider connected to the container via a connecting portion. Moreover, it can also be set as the slider connected via the connection part to the ring surrounding a container. Furthermore, the slider may have a substantially trapezoidal cross section so as to make a dovetail connection with the groove.

  In addition, the mounting means may include a rib and a protrusion that cooperates with the rib. The rib and the ridge cooperate with each other through a hole formed in the rib, a through hole formed in the ridge with the hole being aligned with the hole, and a pin passing through the hole and the through hole.

  The rail is preferably attached to the wall body by being inserted in parallel with the wall body with respect to the groove.

  The air treatment device according to the present invention can be attached to the wall body by rotating the container relative to the wall body. In this case, it is preferable to provide means for securing the air treatment device and the wall.

  Furthermore, the mounting means may be configured to pass through an opening formed in the wall body and cooperate with the opening in a bayonet manner.

  The mounting means preferably includes an airtight means.

  Furthermore, the present invention is an air flow treatment system including a conduit that divides a space through which an air flow passes by a wall body, and the wall body of the conduit includes mounting means on which the air processing apparatus can be mounted. An airflow treatment system is also provided.

  The air flow treatment system preferably includes an air conditioner including therein a conduit in which the air treatment device is mounted. In the airflow processing system, a blowout port that can diffuse the airflow is provided in a predetermined region, and the above air treatment device can be mounted on the wall of the blowout port.

  In one embodiment of the airflow treatment system, the wall includes an opening to allow access to the air treatment device.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the air processing apparatus which can be attached to all types of air conditioners is provided, without impairing the efficiency of an air conditioner.

  Other features of the present invention will be described in detail in the following embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

  1 and 2 show a part of an air treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The air treatment device includes a breathable container 1 that contains a volatile air treatment agent. The air treatment agent is present in a state of being absorbed inside the sponge-like adsorbent 2. The adsorbent 2 is accommodated in the hollowed chamber 3 of the container 1 and occupies almost the entire volume. More specifically, the adsorbent 2 occupies the entire volume of the chamber 3 except for a narrow gap between the inner surface of the wall of the chamber 3 and the adsorbent 2. If such a gap is provided between the two, the adsorbent 2 can be easily inserted into the chamber 3 and the air treatment agent is easily evaporated.

  A cap 4 for closing the chamber 3 is fitted into the container 1. The container 1 is made of a rigid and breathable plastic material.

In this embodiment, the thickness E _p of the wall of the container 1 is 0.9 mm ± 20% (permeation of the air treating agent so that the air treating agent diffuses 45 mg per day at a temperature of 40 ° C. 4200 mm ² ± 20%) in terms of the surface area according to the above.

  The volume of the chamber 3 is determined according to the volume of the adsorbent 2, and the volume of both is substantially equal except for the gap volume for allowing the adsorbent 2 to be easily inserted into the container 1.

  The container 1 is generally cylindrical, but a portion of the outer surface 6 of the container 1 includes a planar portion 8. The flat surface portion 8 is provided so as not to make a mistake in the vertical direction when the container 1 is attached to the wall of the passenger compartment or the air conditioner. Further, the plane 8 portion also serves as a surface for forming and supporting the mounting means of the container 1.

  3 and 4 show first and second modes when the container 1 is mounted, respectively. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the flat portion 8 of the container 1 is integrated with a rail for allowing the container 1 to be mounted on the wall 10 of the passenger compartment. This rail has a T-shaped cross section, and includes a slider 14 and a connecting portion 12. The width of the slider 14 is longer than that of the connecting portion 12. The connecting portion 12 serves to connect the flat portion 8 of the container 1 and the slider 14.

  The cross sections of the slider 14 and the connecting portion 12 are both square. Moreover, the container 1, the connection part 12, and the slider 14 are united. The integrated container 1, the projecting portion 12, and the slider 14 are obtained by molding plastic.

  However, in consideration of the air permeability of the container, the one in which the container, the connecting portion, and the slider are integrated may be formed through a plurality of molding steps. That is, in the first stage, the container 1 is formed from a breathable plastic, and in the second stage, the connecting portion 12 and the slider 14 are formed of rigid plastic, particularly polypropylene, and connected to the container. .

  In order to mount the container 1 on the wall 10 of the passenger compartment, the slider 14 is accommodated in a groove 16 provided in the wall 10. More specifically, the wall body 10 has two protrusions 18 and 20 having an L-shaped cross section, and these two protrusions 18 and 20 are orthogonal to the wall body 10 and the axial center of the container. The plane passing through the line is provided symmetrically. Therefore, the groove 16 is formed by the protrusions 18 and 20.

  Further, a gap 22 is maintained between the tips of the two protrusions 18 and 20. The width of the gap 22 is equal to that of the connecting portion 12. On the other hand, the width of the slider 14 is smaller than that of the groove 16, and a clearance 24 is secured. On the other hand, the height of the slider 14 is equal to or smaller than the depth of the groove 16. Thus, the relationship between the sizes of the respective members is determined in order to reduce the labor when the container 1, the connecting portion 12 and the slider 14 are integrally inserted into the wall body 10 and guided. It is.

  On the other hand, the width of the gap 22 can be made larger than that of the connecting portion 12, and the width of the slider 14 can be made equal to that of the groove 16.

  When the container 1, the connecting portion 12, and the slider 14 are integrated into the wall body 10, the slider 14 is inserted into the groove 16. In order to maintain the state in which the container 1, the connecting portion 12, and the slider 14 are integrated into the groove 16, a stopper can be used.

  The embodiment shown in FIG. 4 is different from that shown in FIG. 3 in the manner of connection between the slider and the container 1. In this embodiment, the slider 34 is connected to the bush 30 via the connecting portion 32. The slider 34 and the connecting portion 32 are the same as the slider 14 and the connecting portion 12 shown in FIG. 3, respectively. The connecting portion 32 and the slider 34 constitute a rail for mounting the container 1 on the wall body 10.

  The inner diameter of the bush 30 is equal to the outer diameter of the wall 6 of the container 1.

  In view of the fact that the container 1 contains a volatile air treatment agent, the wall of the cylindrical bush 30 is preferably porous so that the air treatment agent can be diffused. On the other hand, the bush 30 can be like a simple clip without completely surrounding the container 1 so that the air flow can come into contact with the container 1. In addition, the bush 30 can be formed of a breathable plastic material similar to the container 1.

  When mounting the air treatment device, the container 1 is inserted into the bush 30 so that the container 1 is surrounded by the bush 30. At this time, the flat portion 36 on the inner surface of the bush 30 is in contact with the flat portion 8 on the wall 6 of the container 1 so that the orientation during insertion is not mistaken. The procedure for attaching the slider 34, the connecting portion 32, the bush 30 and the container 1 to the wall body 10 is as described above.

  In the embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, the slider and the connecting portion are T-shaped. On the other hand, the slider may be L-shaped in cross section, and the groove may be complementary to this.

  FIG. 5 shows a third mounting mode of the air treatment device according to the present invention. In this embodiment, the container 1 is attached to the wall body 10 via a slider 40 having a generally trapezoidal shape. Here, the slider 40 is connected to the container 1 via the connecting portion 46. The connecting portion 46 and the slider 40 constitute a rail for mounting the container 1 on the wall body 10.

  The width of the connecting portion 46 is longer than that of the connecting portions 12 and 32 described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, respectively. The size of the connecting portion 46 can cover the entire plane portion on the outer surface of the container 1. However, if the slider 40 is connected to the container 1 via the planar portion 8 on the outer surface of the container 1 already described, the connecting portion can be made smaller than that shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 5, the slider 40 is inserted into a generally trapezoidal groove 16 'complementary to this. The groove 16 'is formed by two protrusions 42, 44 having tips 48, 50, respectively. Similar to the projections 18 and 20 described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, the projections 42 and 44 are provided symmetrically with respect to a plane orthogonal to the wall 10 and passing through the axial center line of the container 1. ing. Further, a gap is maintained between the two tips 48, 50 of the two protrusions 42, 44.

  When the dovetail type is used as shown in FIG. 5, the container 1, the connecting portion 46 and the slider 40 can be easily attached to the wall body 10. Further, a clearance 24 'is formed around the slider 40 in order to make it easier to mount the slider 40 to the groove 16'.

  Further, in this modified example, in order to fill a part of the clearance 24 ′ and to ensure contact between both ends 48, 50 of the protrusions 42, 44 and the slider 40, the protrusions 52, 52 is provided.

  The procedure for inserting the container 1, the connecting portion 46 and the slider 40 into the groove 16 'is the same as described with reference to FIG.

  3 to 5, the grooves 16 and 16 ′ extend in parallel with the wall body 10, and guide this when the container, the connecting portion, and the slider are slid together. To do.

  FIG. 6 shows a fourth mounting mode of the air treatment device according to the present invention. Here, the wall body 10 has a rib 60, and the rib 60 extends from the wall body at a right angle toward a space in which the air treatment device is disposed. The rib 60 cooperates with two ridges 62, 64 projecting at right angles from the planar part 8 of the container 1.

  The protrusions 62 and 64 are spaced apart from each other, and the distance between them is equal to or greater than the width of the rib 60.

  Note that only one protrusion can be used to connect the container 1 in cooperation with the rib 60.

  The ridges 62 and 64 have through holes 66a and 66b, respectively, and the pairs 66a and 66b of these through holes are provided so as to form a single axis. It should be noted that a row of through-hole pairs similar to the through-hole pairs 66a and 66b can be provided so as to form a plurality of axes parallel to the axis formed by the through-hole pairs 66a and 66b.

  The rib 60 is similarly provided with a hole 70. When the container 1 is attached to the wall body 10, the hole 70 is positioned on the axis of the through-hole pair 66a, 66b.

  When the container 1 and the protrusions 62 and 64 are integrated into the wall body 10, first, the rib 60 is fitted into the space between the protrusions 62 and 64. Next, the pair of through holes 66a and 66b of the protrusions 62 and 64 and the hole 70 of the rib 60 are aligned on the same axis so that one passage is formed. Finally, the pin 68 is inserted into this passage.

  When a plurality of through holes and holes are provided in the protrusions 62 and 64 and the rib 60, pins are inserted into the passages formed by these through holes and holes, respectively.

  In order to accurately hold the container 1 and the protrusions 62 and 64 integrally with the wall body 10, it is necessary to use at least two pins.

  The diameter of the pin 68 is preferably equal to or slightly larger than the inner diameters of the through holes 66a and 66b and the hole 70. In this case, the pin 68 is attached without a clearance or by pressurization, and can firmly support the protrusions 62 and 64 and the rib 60 as mounting means.

  FIG. 7 shows a fifth mounting mode of the air treatment device according to the present invention. In this embodiment, the procedure for inserting the air treatment device into the wall is the same as that described in FIGS.

  The flat portion 8 of the container 1 is integrated with the connecting portion 84 and the cylindrical slider 86. The slider 86 may be cylindrical.

  The connecting portion 84 is integrated with the planar portion 8 of the container 1 through a reinforcing portion 90 that is widened toward the end. The connecting portion 84 and the slider 86 constitute a rail for holding the container 1 on the wall body 10.

  The slider 86 plays the same role as the sliders 14, 34, and 40 in FIGS. The slider 86 cooperates with a guide groove 88 having a circular cross section formed in the wall body 10. The guide groove 88 surrounds the slider 86 by two fork-shaped protrusions 80 and 82. The guide groove 88 plays the same role as the grooves 16, 16 ′ already described.

  When attaching the container 1, the connecting portion 84 and the slider 86 to the wall body 10, the slider 86 is inserted into the guide groove 88 and pushed in parallel with the wall body 10.

  In addition, when the slider 86 is pushed forward, the mounting portion may be configured such that the projecting portions 80 and 82 are expanded outward by elastic deformation and the slider 86 is fastened.

  8a to 8d show a fifth mounting mode of the air treatment device according to the present invention. Unlike the above-described mounting modes, the wall body 10 that supports the air treatment device has a central hole 102 into which the container 1 is inserted. In addition, four engagement holes 104 are formed around the center hole 102.

  The container 1 is surrounded by a ring 106 that contacts the outer surface 6. The shape of the ring 106 completely matches the shape of the outer surface 6 of the container 1. In particular, since the ring 106 has a flat portion that coincides with the flat portion 8 of the container 1, positioning is possible when the container 1 is mounted. Further, when the ring 106 is rotated, the container 1 is also rotated together.

  The assembly of the container 1 and the ring 106 can be prevented from moving with respect to the wall 10 via a bayonet-type fixing means provided between the ring 106 and the wall 10. This fixing means is engaged with a center hole 102 for inserting the container 1 provided in the ring 106, four hooks 108 formed on the periphery thereof, and hooks 108 formed on the wall 10 respectively. It consists of four possible engagement holes 104. The hook 108 protrudes from the wall 10 side toward the cap 4 that closes the container 1.

  The four hooks 108 and the four engagement holes 104 are both provided at a distance of 90 in the circumferential direction.

  As a modification, a hook 108 can be provided in the wall body 10 and an engagement hole 104 can be provided in the ring 106.

  The assembly of the container 1 and the ring 106 can be attached to the wall body 10 in one operation without using a special tool. That is, the hook 108 is inserted into the engagement hole 104 in the axial direction, and then the hook 108 comes into contact with the rear surface of the wall body surrounding the engagement hole 104 to reach the “final” position where the locking effect is obtained. Until the container 1 and ring 106 assembly is rotated through a predetermined angle.

  The hook 108 has an L shape composed of a surface including the circular shape of the ring 106, a horizontal portion 110, and a vertical portion 112. The hook vertical portion 112 connects the hook horizontal portion 110 and the rear surface of the ring 106.

  In the free end of the horizontal portion 110 of the hook, the surface facing the wall is provided with a ridge 114 to create a compressive force on the wall 10. Thus, the assembly of the container 1 and the ring 106 is held against the wall 10.

  To maintain the “final” position of the hook 108 described above, the ring 106 may be provided with a pawl that cooperates with the engagement hole 104 of the wall 10.

  In addition to this, as a supplement to the above-described mounting means, a gasket 130 is provided between the rear surface of the ring 106 and the wall body 10 so as to prevent air from leaking from the center hole 102 and the engagement hole 104 into the vehicle interior. Is provided. The gasket 130 is fitted together when the assembly of the container 1 and the ring 106 is attached to the wall 10.

  On the other hand, the airtightness between the assembly of the container 1 and the ring 106 and the wall body 10 is realized without using the gasket 103 by forming the lower part of the ring 106 into a skirt shape having a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the center hole 102. You can also After the ring 106 is mounted, the opposing surfaces of the wall body 10 and the ring 106 come into contact with each other, so that airtightness is maintained between the wall body 10 and the ring 106 around the center hole 102.

  Furthermore, the number of hooks and engagement holes for fixing the assembly of the container 1 and the ring 106 and the wall body 10 is not limited to four, and can be increased or decreased. Further, if the bayonet-type fixing can be adopted, the shapes of the hook and the engagement hole can be different from the above-described shapes.

  FIG. 8 d shows the air treatment device mounted on the wall 10. The mounting means shown in FIGS. 8a to 8d can be replaced by screws. In this case, a screw hole is provided in the peripheral portion of the ring 106, and the same diameter as the screw hole of the ring 106 (smaller than the diameter of the center hole 102) is also provided around the center hole 102 of the wall body. Screw holes are provided. The assembly of the container 1 and the ring 106 is fixed to the wall 10 by aligning the two screw holes and screwing them together.

  9 and 10 show two modes when the air treatment apparatus according to the present invention is attached to an air conditioner. In both figures, the same reference numerals are given to common members.

  The air conditioner 201 includes, as main components, a blower 202, a filter 203, an evaporator 204, a radiator 205, and a heat source 206 such as an electric resistor having a positive temperature coefficient. The air flow generated by the blower 202 first passes through the conduit 207 located in front of the container 1 of the air treatment device, and then sequentially passes through the filter 203 and the evaporator 204, and then flows from the front to the rear. Eventually distributed to other components. The radiator 205 and the heat source 206 extend to approximately the same length as the container 1 of the air treatment device in a direction perpendicular to the paper surface of FIG.

  The flap 218 rotates about an axis perpendicular to the paper surface of FIG. 9 between a first position indicated by a solid line in FIG. 9 and a second position indicated by a broken line.

  In the first position, the first blade 220 and the second blade 221 of the flap 218 open the inlet and outlet of the heat treatment passage 222 including the radiator 205 and the heat source 206, respectively. Thus, the air flow passes through the heat treatment passage 222 and reaches the air mixing chamber 223 (the axial length is the same as that of the container 1 of the air treatment device) located above the flap 218. The first blade 220 blocks a passage directly connecting the evaporator 204 and the air mixing chamber 223.

  In the second position, the first wing 220 and the second wing 221 of the flap 218 close the inlet and outlet of the heat treatment passage 222, respectively. On the other hand, the passage directly connecting the evaporator 204 and the air mixing chamber 223 is open. From the air mixing chamber 223, an air supply pipe 224 directed upwardly sends an air flow to an outlet 225 opened to a front region of the vehicle compartment and a nozzle of a defroster (defroster).

  An air supply pipe 255 located behind the passage 222 and separated from the passage 222 by a partition wall 226 sends air to two outlets 227 and 228 located behind the lower part of the air conditioner 201. The outlets 227 and 228 are open to a leg region in front of the passenger compartment and a leg region in the rear of the passenger compartment, respectively. Flaps 229 and 230 located in the supply pipes 224 and 255, respectively, regulate the flow rate of the air flow toward the outlet.

  FIG. 9 also shows the container 1 of the air treatment device that is held on the wall 10 of the air conditioner via the mounting means 180. The mounting means 180 shown in this figure is the same as that shown in any of FIGS. That is, the mounting means 180 comprises a rail composed of sliders 14, 34, 40 or 86 that cooperate with the grooves 16, 16 'or 88. On the other hand, as the mounting means 180, the ridges 62 and 64 and the hole 70 cooperating therewith can be used. Furthermore, a ring integrated with the slider 14, 34, 40 or 86 can be used as the mounting means 180.

  To access the installed air treatment device, either remove the flap holding the filter 203 or the spiral part of the casing surrounding the blower 202, or through a special opening for the attachment or removal of the air treatment device. Thus, access is made to the internal space of the air conditioner 201 in which the air treatment device is mounted.

  The air treatment device is an optional part of the air conditioner, but the mounting means is always present inside the air conditioner. Therefore, when it is selected that the air treatment device is to be used, the air treatment device is attached through the attachment means that is always present. The air treatment device is installed in an automobile repair shop in the course of maintenance work for the air conditioner or after it has been completed.

  FIG. 10 shows the container 1 of the air treatment device held on the wall 10 of the air conditioner via the mounting means 190. The mounting means 190 is the same as that shown in FIGS. 8a to 8d. That is, the mounting means 190 includes a hook 108 that is inserted into the engagement hole 104. In addition, the mounting means 190 also includes a ring 106 that supports the hook 108.

  In this embodiment, the air treatment device is attached to the wall 10 of the air conditioner from the outside. For this reason, a central hole 102 is provided in the wall 10 of the air conditioner. As already described in detail, the air treatment device is fixed to the air conditioner by being rotated after being inserted into the center hole 102.

  Since the air treatment device is an optional part, the center hole 102 is formed when the air treatment device is actually mounted. Alternatively, the center hole 102 may be formed in advance, and the center hole 102 may be closed with a lid that can be removed when the air treatment device is attached.

  According to the mounting mode already described, the air treatment device is held on the wall body 10 by various mounting means so as to be positioned in a region through which the air flow F passes. Further, the air flow F is separated from the external environment by the wall body 10. The air stream F can also be treated with silver ions when in contact with the container 1. Further, the silver ions for treating the air flow can be allowed to diffuse even when the air flow does not move in the vicinity of the container 1.

  The air treatment apparatus according to the present invention can be applied to any type of air conditioner by forming a center hole and an engagement hole in the wall of the air conditioner using a drill capable of adjusting a gauge. That is, the air treatment apparatus according to the present invention can be used as an optional specification.

  The air treatment apparatus according to the present invention can also be used in a mode that does not penetrate the wall of the air conditioner. In this case, the air treatment device is mounted inside the conduit leading to the air conditioner using bayonet-type mounting means or bolts and nuts.

  In the above, the aspect which mounts an air treatment apparatus on the wall body of an air conditioner has been demonstrated. However, as a mode other than this, the mounting means and the wall of the air conditioner can be integrally formed with a rigid plastic (for example, polypropylene) reinforced by adding glass fiber or talc.

  The above-described embodiments do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. The present invention includes various usage modes of the air conditioner and the air treatment device so that the effects obtained when the air conditioner and the air treatment device are used alone or in combination can be obtained in whole or in part. . For example, the various mounting modes shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 can be applied to a ring surrounding the container 1 of the air treatment device. In this case, after the fixing means of the air treatment device is attached to the wall 10 of the air conditioner, the standard container 1 is attached to the fixing means.

  Similarly, the ring 106 described with reference to FIGS. 8a to 8d can be formed integrally with the container 1 of the air treatment device.

  The air treatment device of the present invention is most suitable for use in an automobile air conditioner, but can also be used in any other type of air conditioner.

  The configuration of the present invention can also be applied to an apparatus intended to diffuse an air treatment agent into an air flow. The term “air treatment agent” as used herein means an antibacterial agent such as allyl isothiocyanate, fragrance, vitamins, or the like that can disinfect an air flow that diffuses toward a specific area or passenger in the vehicle interior.

  The air treatment apparatus according to the present invention can be attached not only to an air conditioner but also to a dashboard, an operation panel between adjacent seats, a door pillar, a conduit, and any wall of a passenger compartment.

  The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but should be determined based on the description of the scope of claims.

It is a cross-sectional view of a part of an air treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Similarly, it is a perspective view. It is a cross-sectional view which shows the 1st mounting aspect of the air treatment apparatus shown in FIG. Similarly, it is a cross-sectional view showing a second mounting mode. Similarly, it is a cross-sectional view showing a third mounting mode. Similarly, it is a cross-sectional view showing a fourth mounting mode. Similarly, it is a cross-sectional view showing a fifth mounting mode. Similarly, it is a cross-sectional view showing a sixth mounting mode. It is a schematic diagram which shows rotation with respect to the wall body of an air treatment apparatus in the mounting | wearing aspect shown to FIG. 8a. It is the sectional view on the AA line of FIG. 8a. It is the BB sectional view taken on the line of FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the air conditioner with which the air processing apparatus which concerns on this invention was mounted | worn with the 1st aspect. It is sectional drawing which shows the air conditioner with which the air processing apparatus which concerns on this invention was mounted | worn by the 2nd aspect.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Breathable container 6 Outer surface 8 Flat part 2 Sponge-like adsorbent 3 Chamber 4 Cap
10 Wall
18, 20 groove
12 Connecting part
14,34,40,86 slider
52 Convex
12, 32, 46, 84 Connection
16,16 ', 88 groove
22 Air gap
24 'Clearance
30 bush
42,44 protrusion
48,50 tip
60 ribs
70 holes
62, 64 ridges
66a, 66b Through hole
68 pins
102 Center hole
104 engagement hole
106 rings
108 hook
130 Gasket
201 air conditioner
202 Blower
203 Filter
204 Evaporator
205 Radiator
206 Heat source
207 conduit
218, 229, 230 flaps
220, 221 wings
223 Air mixing chamber
222 Heat treatment passage
224, 255 Air supply pipe
226 Bulkhead

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  An air treatment apparatus comprising a breathable container (1) for containing an air treatment agent that diffuses into a space through which an air flow (F) passes, comprising mounting means (180) (190) for mounting in the space An air treatment device comprising:   The air according to claim 1, characterized in that the mounting means (180) (190) can be detachably attached to the wall (10) surrounding the space. Processing equipment.   The air treatment device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the mounting means (180) (190) is attached to the container (1).   The air treatment device according to claim 3, wherein the mounting means (180) (190) is formed so as to protrude from the surface of the container (1).   The air treatment device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the mounting means (180) (190) is formed at a peripheral portion of the container (1).   The air treatment according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the mounting means (180) is complementary to the wall body (10) and can cooperate with the wall body. apparatus.   The mounting means (180) further includes rails (14) (34) (40) (86) (12) (32) (46) (84) and grooves (16) (16 ') (88). The air treatment device according to claim 6, wherein   The rails (14), (34), (40), and (86) are connected to the container (1) through connecting portions (12), (46), and (84), and the sliders (14), (34), (40) are connected to the container (1). The air processing apparatus according to claim 7, comprising: (86).   The rails (14), (34), (40), and (86) are connected to the bushes (30) surrounding the container (1) via the connecting portions (32), and the sliders (14), (34), (40) are connected. The air processing apparatus according to claim 7, comprising: (86).   The air treatment device according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the slider (40) has a substantially trapezoidal cross section so as to be connected to the groove (16 ') in a dovetail manner.   The air according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the mounting means (180) further includes a rib (60) and a ridge (62) (64) cooperating with the rib (60). Processing equipment.   The rib (60) and the ridges (62) and (64) are formed in the ridges (62) and (64) with the holes (70) formed in the ribs (60) and aligned with the holes (70). The through holes (66a) (66b) and the pins (68) passing through the holes (70) and the through holes (66a) (66b) are cooperated. Item 12. The air treatment device according to Item 11.   The rails (14), (34), (40), and (86) are inserted into the grooves (16), (16 ′), and (88) in parallel with the wall body (10), so that the wall body (10 The air treatment device according to claim 7, wherein the air treatment device is attached to the air treatment device.   The rail (86) is attached to the wall (10) by being translated in parallel with the wall (10) in the groove (88). Item 13. The air treatment device according to any one of Items 7 to 12.   The said container (1) is mounted | worn with a wall (10) by rotating with respect to the said wall (10), The any one of Claims 2-6 characterized by the above-mentioned. Air treatment equipment.   16. The air treatment according to claim 15, wherein the attachment means (190) is attached to the wall (10) via an intermediate member cooperating with the container (1). apparatus.   The air according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the mounting means (190) passes through an opening formed in the wall body (10) and cooperates with the opening in a bayonet manner. Processing equipment.   18. The air treatment device according to any one of claims 3 to 17, wherein the mounting means (190) includes an airtight means (130).   19. An airflow treatment system comprising a conduit that defines a space through which an airflow (F) passes by a wall (10), wherein the wall (10) of the conduit is any one of claims 1-18. An airflow processing system comprising mounting means capable of mounting the air processing apparatus.   The airflow treatment system according to claim 19, further comprising an air conditioner (201) having therein a conduit in which the air treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 18 is mounted.   The air flow according to claim 19 or 20, wherein the air treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 18 is mounted inside an air supply pipe for sending an air flow (F) to a predetermined area. Processing system.   An air treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the air treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 18 is attached to a wall body of the air discharge port. The airflow treatment system according to any one of 19 to 21.   23. The wall according to any one of claims 19 to 22, characterized in that the wall (10) comprises an opening for allowing access to the air treatment device according to any of claims 1-18. Air flow treatment system.

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