Sterilization device for air conditioner
By designing a sterilization device for air conditioners, using an ultraviolet generator and a refractive lens to diffuse the ultraviolet light curtain, combined with a photocatalyst network and plasma disinfection section, the problem of insufficient ultraviolet contact area in the prior art is solved, and efficient killing of bacteria and viruses and effective purification of air is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421446131.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-24
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-06-24
AI Technical Summary
The sterilization device ultraviolet lamp in the existing air conditioner is set in a light-sealed space, and the contact area between the ultraviolet rays and bacteria is insufficient, resulting in a general sterilization effect.
A sterilization device for an air conditioner is designed, including a first sterilization assembly and a second sterilization assembly. The first sterilization component drives the ultraviolet lamp to emit light through the ultraviolet generator. The generated ultraviolet rays cover the air outlet of the air conditioner in the shape of a light curtain through the refractive lens, irradiating the microorganisms at the air outlet. The second sterilization component filters and disinfects the airflow through the dust removal net, the primary filter section, the plasma disinfection section and the cold meter section.
It realizes efficient killing of bacteria, viruses and other pests, and enhances the sterilization effect through the combination of ultraviolet rays and photocatalyst networks; at the same time, the combination of dust removal networks and plasma disinfection segments further improves the air purification effect.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of air conditioning, in particular to a sterilizing device for an air conditioner. Background Art
[0002] As people's living standards improve, people's demand for air conditioners is increasing, and their requirements for air conditioners are also getting higher and higher. Simple cooling and heating functions can no longer meet people's needs. Some air conditioners in related technologies are equipped with sterilization devices to improve the quality of indoor air.
[0003] Patent No. CN209857236U proposes a sterilization device and an air conditioner for an air conditioner. The sterilization device for an air conditioner includes an electrical box, an ultraviolet sterilization lamp, and a photocatalyst net. The electrical box includes a box body, and a plurality of ventilation holes are opened on two opposite side walls of the box body. The photocatalyst net is covered on the inner side of the side wall with the ventilation holes. The electrical box and the photocatalyst net are enclosed to form a light-proof and closed space, and the ultraviolet sterilization lamp is fixed in the light-proof and closed space. The sterilization device is sealed by the electrical box and the photocatalyst net, which can effectively prevent ultraviolet light from leaking out and damaging the air conditioner parts. The photocatalyst net can also expand the effective sterilization of the ultraviolet sterilization lamp and enhance the sterilization effect.
[0004] There are still some defects in the above patents, such as the ultraviolet lamp is set in a light-proof and closed space, the limited contact area between ultraviolet rays and bacteria is insufficient, and the sterilization device is single, resulting in a general sterilization effect. Therefore, we need to propose a sterilization device for air conditioners. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide a sterilization device for an air conditioner, in order to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.
[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution of the utility model is implemented as follows:
[0007] The sterilization device for an air conditioner comprises a first sterilization component, wherein the first sterilization component comprises a refractive lens, a box body is installed at one end of the refractive lens, an ultraviolet generator is installed at the end of the box body away from the refractive lens, an ultraviolet lamp is installed on one side of the ultraviolet generator, and the ultraviolet lamp extends to the inner cavity of the box body; air holes are opened on both sides of the box body; photocatalyst nets are installed on both sides of the inner cavity of the box body; and the ultraviolet lamp is arranged in a closed space.
[0008] Furthermore, the sterilization device for the air conditioner also includes a second sterilization component, which includes a dust removal net, a primary filter segment is installed on the lower surface of the dust removal net, a plasma disinfection segment is installed on the lower surface of the primary filter segment, and a cold surface segment is installed on the lower surface of the plasma disinfection segment.
[0009] Furthermore, an air conditioner casing is installed at one end of the ultraviolet generator, an expansion valve is installed on one side of the inner wall of the air conditioner casing, a first copper tube is connected to the top of one side of the expansion valve, an evaporator is installed at one end of the first copper tube away from the expansion valve, and a second copper tube is connected to one end of the evaporator away from the first copper tube.
[0010] Furthermore, a through hole is opened on one side of the air conditioner casing; the second copper tube extends to the outside of the air conditioner casing through the through hole.
[0011] Furthermore, a third copper tube is connected to the bottom of one side of the expansion valve, and the third copper tube extends to the outside of the air conditioner casing through a through hole.
[0012] Furthermore, a fan is installed on one side of the inner wall of the air conditioner shell, a rotating shaft is rotatably installed on one side of the fan, and a wind wheel is rotatably installed on one end of the rotating shaft away from the fan.
[0013] Furthermore, the first sterilization component is arranged in the inner cavity of the air conditioner shell; the second sterilization component is arranged in the inner cavity of the air conditioner shell.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the sterilization device for air conditioner described in the utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] The utility model drives the ultraviolet lamp to emit light through an ultraviolet generator, and the generated ultraviolet rays irradiate the photocatalyst net to produce a photocatalytic effect. The highly oxidizing substances generated can effectively destroy the cell membranes, protein structures and DNA and RNA molecular chains of microorganisms in the air through the air holes on both sides of the box body, thereby achieving a highly efficient killing effect on bacteria, viruses and other harmful organisms.
[0016] The utility model drives the ultraviolet lamp to emit light through an ultraviolet generator, and the generated ultraviolet rays pass through a refracting lens in the shape of a light curtain to cover the air outlet of the air conditioner, irradiating the microorganisms at the air outlet, which can change the DNA structure of the microbial cells, causing them to be unable to reproduce and die, thereby achieving a highly efficient killing effect on bacteria, viruses and other harmful organisms.
[0017] The utility model filters the airflow through the dust removal net, and the airflow passes through the primary filtering section, the plasma disinfection section and the cold surface section in sequence; the strong oxidizing substances generated by the plasma destroy the cell membrane and nucleic acid of the microorganisms, thereby achieving the purpose of sterilization. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] The accompanying drawings constituting a part of the present invention are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of a sterilization device for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second sterilization component according to an embodiment of the utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fan, wind wheel and rotating shaft described in an embodiment of the utility model.
[0023] Description of reference numerals:
[0024] 1. Refractive lens; 2. Box body; 3. Ultraviolet generator; 4. Ultraviolet lamp; 5. Air vent; 6. Photocatalyst net; 7. Dust removal net; 8. Primary filtration section; 9. Plasma disinfection section; 10. Cold table section; 11. Air conditioner casing; 12. Expansion valve; 13. First copper tube; 14. Evaporator; 15. Second copper tube; 16. Through hole; 17. Third copper tube; 18. Fan; 19. Rotating shaft; 20. Wind wheel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.
[0026] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined as "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.
[0027] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood by specific circumstances.
[0028] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with embodiments.
[0029] like Figure 1-4 As shown: a sterilization device for an air conditioner comprises a first sterilization component, the first sterilization component comprises a refractive lens 1, a box body 2 is installed at one end of the refractive lens 1, an ultraviolet generator 3 is installed at the end of the box body 2 away from the refractive lens 1, an ultraviolet lamp 4 is installed on one side of the ultraviolet generator 3, and the ultraviolet lamp 4 extends to the inner cavity of the box body 2; air holes 5 are opened on both sides of the box body 2; photocatalyst nets 6 are installed on both sides of the inner cavity of the box body 2; the ultraviolet lamp 4 is arranged in a closed space. The ultraviolet lamp 4 is driven to emit light by the ultraviolet generator 3, and the generated ultraviolet rays irradiate the photocatalyst net 6 to produce a photocatalytic effect. The highly oxidizing substances produced can effectively destroy the cell membrane, protein structure and DNA and RNA molecular chains of microorganisms in the air through the air holes 5 on both sides of the box body 2, thereby achieving a highly efficient killing effect on bacteria, viruses and other harmful organisms; the ultraviolet lamp 4 is driven to emit light by the ultraviolet generator 3, and the generated ultraviolet rays pass through the refractive lens 1 in the shape of a light curtain to cover the air outlet of the air conditioner, irradiate the microorganisms at the air outlet, and can change the DNA structure of the microbial cells, causing them to be unable to reproduce and die, thereby achieving a highly efficient killing effect on bacteria, viruses and other harmful organisms.
[0030] The sterilization device for air conditioner also includes a second sterilization component, which includes a dust removal net 7, a primary filter section 8 is installed on the lower surface of the dust removal net 7, a plasma disinfection section 9 is installed on the lower surface of the primary filter section 8, and a cold surface section 10 is installed on the lower surface of the plasma disinfection section 9. The airflow is filtered by the dust removal net 7, and the airflow passes through the primary filter section 8, the plasma disinfection section 9 and the cold surface section 10 in sequence; the strong oxidizing substances generated by the plasma destroy the cell membrane and nucleic acid of the microorganism, thereby achieving the purpose of sterilization.
[0031] An air conditioner housing 11 is installed at one end of the ultraviolet generator 3, an expansion valve 12 is installed on one side of the inner wall of the air conditioner housing 11, a first copper tube 13 is connected to the top of one side of the expansion valve 12, an evaporator 14 is connected to one end of the first copper tube 13 away from the expansion valve 12, and a second copper tube 15 is connected to one end of the evaporator 14 away from the first copper tube 13. Liquid Freon enters the expansion valve 12 through the third copper tube 17, and the liquid Freon is squeezed through the expansion valve 12 and enters the first copper tube 13 in a mist form. The misted Freon enters the evaporator 14 through the first copper tube 13, evaporates into gas in the evaporator 14, and absorbs a large amount of heat energy, thereby achieving the purpose of cooling the air around the evaporator, and the gaseous Freon enters the compressor in the external unit through the second copper tube.
[0032] A through hole 16 is provided on one side of the air conditioner housing 11; the second copper tube 15 extends through the through hole 16 to the outside of the air conditioner housing 11; a third copper tube 17 is connected to the bottom of one side of the expansion valve 12, and the third copper tube 17 extends through the through hole 16 to the outside of the air conditioner housing 11. The gaseous Freon can be circulated and transported through the second copper tube 15 and the third copper tube 17.
[0033] A fan 18 is installed on one side of the inner wall of the air conditioner housing 11, a rotating shaft 19 is rotatably installed on one side of the fan 18, and a wind wheel 20 is rotatably installed on one end of the rotating shaft 19 away from the fan 18. The rotation of the fan drives the rotating shaft to rotate, and the rotating shaft drives the wind wheel to rotate to generate wind force, so as to blow the low-temperature air around the evaporator out of the air conditioner to achieve the purpose of cooling.
[0034] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model, rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. These modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, and they should all be included in the scope of the claims and specification of the utility model.
[0035] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A sterilization device for an air conditioner, comprising a first sterilization component, characterized in that: The first sterilization component comprises a refractive lens (1), a box body (2) is mounted on one end of the refractive lens (1), an ultraviolet generator (3) is mounted on the end of the box body (2) away from the refractive lens (1), an ultraviolet lamp (4) is mounted on one side of the ultraviolet generator (3), and the ultraviolet lamp (4) extends to the inner cavity of the box body (2); Both sides of the box body (2) are provided with air holes (5); both sides of the inner cavity of the box body (2) are installed with photocatalyst nets (6); and the ultraviolet lamp (4) is arranged in a closed space.
2. The sterilization device for an air conditioner according to claim 1, further comprising a second sterilization component, characterized in that: The second sterilization component comprises a dust removal net (7), a primary filter section (8) is installed on the lower surface of the dust removal net (7), a plasma disinfection section (9) is installed on the lower surface of the primary filter section (8), and a cold surface section (10) is installed on the lower surface of the plasma disinfection section (9).
3. The sterilizing device for air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that: An air conditioner housing (11) is installed at one end of the ultraviolet generator (3); an expansion valve (12) is installed on one side of the inner wall of the air conditioner housing (11); a first copper tube (13) is connected to the top of one side of the expansion valve (12); an evaporator (14) is installed at one end of the first copper tube (13) away from the expansion valve (12); and a second copper tube (15) is connected to one end of the evaporator (14) away from the first copper tube (13).
4. The sterilizing device for air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that: A through hole (16) is provided on one side of the air conditioner casing (11); the second copper tube (15) passes through the through hole (16) and extends to the outside of the air conditioner casing (11).
5. The sterilizing device for air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of one side of the expansion valve (12) is connected to a third copper tube (17), and the third copper tube (17) extends to the outside of the air conditioner casing (11) through a through hole (16).
6. The sterilizing device for air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: A fan (18) is mounted on one side of the inner wall of the air conditioner housing (11); a rotating shaft (19) is rotatably mounted on one side of the fan (18); and a wind wheel (20) is rotatably mounted on one end of the rotating shaft (19) away from the fan (18).
7. The sterilizing device for air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first sterilization component is arranged in the inner cavity of the air conditioner housing (11); and the second sterilization component is arranged in the inner cavity of the air conditioner housing (11).
Citation Information
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Sterilization device for air conditioner and air conditioner
CN209857236U