Sterilizing and purifying device of air duct type air conditioner and air duct type air conditioner

By installing UVC-LED sterilization and purification components and a three-layer filter structure in the return air duct of the duct machine, the problem of frequent cleaning of the duct machine filter is solved, and continuous sterilization and purification without disassembly is achieved to ensure filtration performance and user health.

CN223242878UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19XI AN JIAOTONG UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422194540.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-06
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-06

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Technical Problem

After long-term use, bacterial adhesion on the filter screen is severely attached, and it needs to be cleaned frequently, which increases the labor volume and reduces the filtration effect. The manual cleaning effect is difficult to guarantee, and it is inconvenient to hands and feet. The user is not friendly, and the problem cannot be solved from the source of the bacteria.

Method used

The sterilization and purification components are installed in the return air duct of the air duct, and the bacteria are disinfected in real time by emitting 200-280 nanometers of ultraviolet rays. Combined with the three-layer filter structure, including nylon, composite dust collection and photocatalyst material filter, to achieve continuous purification without disassembly.

Benefits of technology

It realizes continuous sterilization and purification without manual disassembly of filter components, ensures reliability of filtration performance, reduces labor, improves dust removal and sterilization efficiency, prevents bacterial accumulation, ensures clean air discharge, and is suitable for users with inconvenient hands and feet.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a duct type air conditioner degerming and purifying device and a duct type air conditioner, the device comprises a filter frame, an air return pipeline, a filter assembly arranged at one end of the filter frame, a degerming and purifying assembly annularly arranged on the inner wall of the air return pipeline and used for emitting ultraviolet light to the inner wall of the air return pipeline, and the filter assembly and the degerming and purifying assembly are arranged at one end of the filter frame, and the filter assembly and the degerming and purifying assembly are arranged in the air return pipeline. The inner walls of the filter assembly and the air return pipeline are sterilized and purified. The sterilization and purification assembly is installed in the air return pipeline of the duct type air conditioner, in the using process, the sterilization and purification assembly emits ultraviolet light to the interior of the air return pipeline, bacteria on the filter assembly can be sterilized and purified in real time, the filter assembly does not need to be manually disassembled for purification, labor force is reduced, and the efficiency is improved. The reliability and continuity of the filtering performance of the filtering assembly are ensured; and secondly, the ultraviolet rays indirectly achieve the sterilization and purification effects on the inner wall of the air return pipeline. And finally, incoming air can be comprehensively disinfected and killed, so that the whole machine realizes clean air outlet, and the body health of a user is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of air duct machine sterilization, in particular to an air duct machine sterilization and purification device and an air duct type air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, with the development of the economy, people's living standards have continued to improve, and more and more families have paid more attention to indoor air quality. Ducted air conditioners have become very popular products in home decoration. However, when the ducted air conditioner is used for a long time, bacteria and other substances that are not conducive to the user's health that enter with the wind will continue to accumulate inside the ducted air conditioner. When the ducted air conditioner is started, these harmful substances will be blown into the room along the air duct, thereby causing a certain impact on the user's health.

[0003] Although existing fresh air systems are equipped with filtration devices that can filter out bacteria and dust particles such as PM2.5 in the air, after a period of use, bacteria will seriously adhere to the filter screen, and the filter screen needs to be disassembled and cleaned to ensure normal filtration. However, this operation not only increases the workload of workers, but also changes the filter screen composition, which reduces the filtration effect of the filter screen. Therefore, it is important to avoid frequent cleaning or replacement of the filter screen.

[0004] Secondly, in the existing technology, the cleaning and sterilization of the inside of the duct unit in the fresh air system is mostly done manually by regularly using air conditioning cleaning agents to manually clean the inside of the duct unit. This not only increases the workload of workers and is time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also makes it difficult to ensure the cleaning effect. It is also not friendly to users with inconvenient hands and feet, does not consider the source of harmful substances such as bacteria, and does not fundamentally solve the problem, making the duct unit prone to breeding bacteria. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a duct air conditioner sterilization and purification device and a duct air conditioner, which, on the one hand, solves the technical defects of manual cleaning of the filter, which increases the workload and causes the filtering effect of the filter to decrease; on the other hand, it solves the technical defects of manual cleaning of the inside of the duct air conditioner using air conditioning cleaning agents on a regular basis, which makes it difficult to ensure the cleaning effect and is not friendly to users with inconvenient hands and feet.

[0006] In order to achieve the purpose of the present invention, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions:

[0007] In a first aspect, a ducted air conditioner sterilization and purification device is provided, comprising:

[0008] Filter framework;

[0009] The return air duct is provided at one end of the filter frame. A filter assembly is provided in the return air duct. The filter assembly is divided into three layers: the first layer is a nylon filter screen, the second layer is a composite dust collection filter screen, and the third layer is a photocatalyst material filter screen;

[0010] The sterilization and purification component is arranged in a ring shape on the inner wall of the return air duct, and the sterilization and purification component is used for emitting ultraviolet light to the inner wall of the return air duct.

[0011] Furthermore, the sterilization and purification component includes a bracket and a sterilization module, and the bracket is provided in plurality, and the plurality of brackets are sequentially spaced apart and arranged on the inner wall of the return air duct;

[0012] The bracket is provided with a mounting hole, and the sterilization module is arranged in the mounting hole.

[0013] Furthermore, a plurality of the mounting holes are sequentially spaced apart along the entire length of the bracket, and a sterilization module is disposed in each of the plurality of mounting holes.

[0014] Furthermore, the sterilization module is a UVC-LED.

[0015] Furthermore, the sterilization module is connected to the duct air conditioner power supply through a voltage changing circuit.

[0016] Furthermore, the bracket is a long strip structure.

[0017] Furthermore, the cross section of the mounting hole is annular.

[0018] Furthermore, the first, second and third layers of filter screens are sequentially arranged at intervals in the return air duct (3).

[0019] Furthermore, the cross-sections of the first, second and third filter screens are annular or rectangular.

[0020] In a second aspect, a ducted air conditioner is provided, comprising an air conditioner body, wherein the sterilization and purification device as described above is installed between the return air inlet and the fan of the air conditioner body.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0022] 1. Install a sterilization and purification component inside the return air duct of the duct unit. During use, the sterilization and purification component can disinfect and purify the bacteria on the filter component in real time by emitting ultraviolet light into the return air duct. There is no need to manually disassemble and purify the filter component, which reduces labor and ensures the reliability and sustainability of the filter performance of the filter component. Secondly, the ultraviolet light also indirectly sterilizes and purifies the inner wall of the return air duct.

[0023] 2. The sterilization modules are arranged in a circular pattern in the return air duct, which can achieve 360-degree irradiation and disinfection of the entire duct without dead angles.

[0024] 3. Multiple mounting holes are arranged in sequence along the length of the bracket, so that the sterilization module can be distributed throughout the entire return air duct.

[0025] 4. UVC-LED can emit ultraviolet rays with a wavelength of 200-280 nanometers. Ultraviolet rays in this band have a strong destructive power on bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms, and can directly destroy their DNA or RNA structure, thereby achieving a sterilization effect.

[0026] 5. In the present invention, the snap-fit structure of the mounting groove can fix the filter assembly and the sterilization module. At the same time, when disassembling, you only need to press down the snap-fit structure to loosen the connection between the return air duct and the filter assembly, and then pull the filter assembly out of the return air duct, so that the filter assembly can be disassembled and replaced quickly and conveniently.

[0027] 6. In the present invention, when not in use, the filter assembly and the sterilization module can be quickly disassembled and recycled through the snap-fit structure, thereby preventing pollution and scaling of the device.

[0028] 7. In the present invention, when the air entering the fresh air system from the outside passes through the filter assembly, it first passes through the first layer of filter to achieve primary dust removal, then passes through the second layer of filter for the next step of dust removal, and finally passes through the third layer of filter for final dust removal and preliminary sterilization. When the fresh air completely passes through the filter assembly and enters the sterilization module, the ultraviolet sterilization device begins the final sterilization, which effectively improves the dust removal efficiency and sterilization efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the air duct sterilization and purification device provided by the utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the sterilization and purification components in the air duct air conditioner sterilization and purification device provided by the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a front view of the sterilization and purification component provided by the utility model;

[0032] Figure 4-Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the buckle structure of the mounting slot of the utility model.

[0033] Including: 1. Bracket; 2. Sterilization module; 3. Return air duct; 4. Snap-on structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0035] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but rather merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are also within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0037] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that if the terms "upper," "lower," "horizontal," "inner," etc. appear to indicate an orientation or positional relationship, they are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or are the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of the present invention is typically placed when in use. These terms are used solely to facilitate the description of the present invention and to simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc. are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0038] In addition, if the term "horizontal" appears, it does not mean that the component must be absolutely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0039] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0040] In recent years, with the development of the economy, people's living standards have continued to improve, and more and more families have paid more attention to indoor air quality. Ducted air conditioners have become very popular products in home decoration. However, when the ducted air conditioner is used for a long time, bacteria and other substances that are not conducive to the user's health that enter with the wind will continue to accumulate inside the ducted air conditioner. When the ducted air conditioner is started, these harmful substances will be blown into the room along the air duct, thereby causing a certain impact on the user's health.

[0041] Although existing fresh air systems are equipped with filtration devices that can filter out bacteria and dust particles such as PM2.5 in the air, after a period of use, bacteria will seriously adhere to the filter screen, and the filter screen needs to be disassembled and cleaned to ensure normal filtration. However, this operation not only increases the workload of workers, but also changes the filter screen composition, which reduces the filtration effect of the filter screen. Therefore, it is important to avoid frequent cleaning or replacement of the filter screen.

[0042] Secondly, in the existing technology, the cleaning and sterilization of the inside of the duct unit in the fresh air system is mostly done manually by regularly using air conditioning cleaning agents to manually clean the inside of the duct unit. This not only increases the workload of workers and is time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also makes it difficult to ensure the cleaning effect. It is also not friendly to users with inconvenient hands and feet, does not consider the source of harmful substances such as bacteria, and does not fundamentally solve the problem, making the duct unit prone to breeding bacteria.

[0043] In order to solve the above-mentioned defects in the prior art, the inventor provides a duct air conditioner sterilization and purification device and a duct air conditioner.

[0044] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in the first aspect of this embodiment, a sterilization and purification device for a ducted air conditioner is provided, comprising: a filter frame, which is a rectangular structure with a circular opening in the middle, a filter assembly, and the filter assembly is divided into three layers, the first layer is a nylon material filter screen, the second layer is a composite dust collection filter screen, and the third layer is a photocatalyst material filter screen. The return air duct 3 is arranged at one end of the filter frame, and a filter assembly is provided in the return air duct 3, and the filter assembly is divided into three layers, the first layer is a nylon material filter screen, the second layer is a composite dust collection filter screen, and the third layer is a photocatalyst material filter screen, wherein the first layer, the second layer and the third layer of filter screens are all installed on the inner wall of the return air duct 3 through a snap-fit structure 4, as shown in FIG. Figure 4-Figure 6As shown, when disassembling, it is only necessary to press down the snap structure 4 to loosen the connection between the inner wall of the return air duct 3 and the filter, and then pull the filter out of the return air duct 3, so that the filter can be quickly and conveniently disassembled and replaced. The sterilization and purification component is arranged in a ring on the inner wall of the return air duct 3. The sterilization and purification component is used to emit ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 200 to 300nm to the inner wall of the return air duct 3. The sterilization and purification component is installed inside the return air duct 3 of the duct machine. During use, the sterilization and purification component can disinfect and purify the bacteria on the filter component in real time by emitting ultraviolet light to the inside of the return air duct 3. There is no need to manually disassemble and purify the filter component, which reduces labor and ensures the reliability and sustainability of the filtering performance of the filter component. Secondly, the ultraviolet light also indirectly sterilizes and purifies the inner wall of the return air duct.

[0045] Finally, the sterilization and purification component eliminates the need for additional internal space within the ducted unit and can fully disinfect incoming air, preventing bacteria from accumulating within the unit. This ensures clean airflow throughout the unit and protects the user's health. Furthermore, the filter component absorbs dust from the air, preventing it from adhering to the sterilization and purification component, thereby increasing its efficiency and lifespan.

[0046] Secondly, since the sterilization and purification component is arranged in a ring on the inner wall of the return air duct 3, it can be operated more conveniently through the duct opening during maintenance or replacement without large-scale disassembly of the entire system, which reduces maintenance costs and difficulty and improves the reliability and service life of the equipment.

[0047] Finally, through continuous and efficient sterilization and purification, the device can significantly reduce the content of harmful microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses in the return air duct and indoor air, thereby improving indoor air quality, which is of great significance for preventing respiratory diseases and protecting human health.

[0048] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the sterilization and purification component includes a bracket 1 and a sterilization module 2. The bracket 1 is a long strip structure and is provided in plurality. The plurality of brackets 1 are arranged in sequence on the inner wall of the return air duct 3 at intervals. A mounting hole is provided on the bracket 1, and the sterilization module 2 is arranged in the mounting hole. In addition, a plurality of mounting holes are arranged in sequence at intervals along the length of the bracket 1, and a sterilization module 2 is provided in each of the plurality of mounting holes.

[0049] The sterilization module 2 is preferably a UVC-LED. UVC-LED can emit ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 200-280 nanometers. Ultraviolet light in this wavelength band has a strong destructive power against microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses, and can directly destroy their DNA or RNA structures, thereby achieving a sterilization effect.

[0050] At the same time, UVC-LED has the characteristic of fast startup, which can reach the ultraviolet intensity required for sterilization in a short time, thereby quickly killing microorganisms in the air and reducing the survival time of viruses and bacteria in the air.

[0051] In this embodiment, the sterilization module 2 is connected to the duct air conditioner power supply via a voltage-varying circuit. The voltage-varying circuit can automatically adjust the sterilization module's operating voltage based on the duct air conditioner's operating status and actual needs. This intelligent control ensures that the sterilization module operates in optimal conditions, improving sterilization efficiency. Secondly, through precise voltage regulation, the sterilization module can be prevented from overworking when not needed, thereby reducing unnecessary energy consumption and achieving energy conservation and power saving. During use, the sterilization modules 2 are installed on the bracket 1 at equal intervals along the length direction and emit ultraviolet light through the mounting holes to fully disinfect and sterilize the incoming air in the entire return air duct 3. The bracket 1 can be made of plastic or glass. One end of the bracket is installed at the connection between the return air duct 3 and the indoor unit, and the other end is installed at the connection between the return air outlet and the duct. To ensure sterilization without blind spots, the edges of the irradiation areas of adjacent sterilization modules 2 will partially overlap. When the duct air conditioner is turned on, the sterilization and purification component will be electrically connected to the internal power supply and automatically begin operation, disinfecting the irradiated area with the ultraviolet light emitted by the sterilization module 2. Since the sterilization and purification device is directly installed in the return air duct 3, there is no need to occupy additional space inside the duct machine; when the duct machine is turned on, the incoming air first passes through the filter component to filter dust, which can prevent dust from adhering to the sterilization and purification component. The sterilization and disinfection module performs ultraviolet disinfection on bacteria and other substances in the incoming air of the return air duct 3 to avoid the accumulation of harmful substances inside the duct machine, so that the entire duct machine can achieve clean air outlet and protect the health of users.

[0052] In a second aspect, this embodiment provides a ducted air conditioner, comprising an air conditioner body, wherein the sterilization and purification device as described above is installed between the return air inlet and the fan of the air conditioner body.

[0053] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such changes and improvements are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in this invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A duct air conditioner sterilization and purification device, characterized in that: include: Filter framework; A return air duct (3) is provided at one end of the filter frame. A filter assembly is provided in the return air duct (3). The filter assembly is divided into three layers: a first layer is a nylon filter screen, a second layer is a composite dust collection filter screen, and a third layer is a photocatalyst material filter screen. A sterilization and purification component is arranged in an annular manner on the inner wall of the return air duct (3), and is used to emit ultraviolet light toward the inner wall of the return air duct (3) to sterilize and purify the filter component and the inner wall of the return air duct (3).

2. The sterilization and purification device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sterilization and purification component comprises a bracket (1) and a sterilization module (2), wherein a plurality of brackets (1) are provided, and the plurality of brackets (1) are sequentially spaced apart and arranged on the inner wall of the return air duct (3); The bracket (1) is provided with a mounting hole, and the sterilization module (2) is arranged in the mounting hole.

3. The sterilization and purification device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of the mounting holes are sequentially arranged at intervals along the entire length of the bracket (1), and a sterilization module (2) is provided in each of the plurality of mounting holes.

4. The sterilization and purification device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The sterilization module (2) is a UVC-LED.

5. The sterilization and purification device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sterilization module (2) is connected to the duct machine power supply via a voltage variation circuit.

6. The sterilization and purification device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bracket (1) is a long strip structure.

7. The sterilization and purification device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cross section of the mounting hole is annular.

8. The sterilization and purification device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first, second and third layers of filter screens are sequentially arranged at intervals in the return air duct (3).

9. The sterilization and purification device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The cross sections of the first, second and third filter screens are annular or rectangular.

10. A duct type air conditioner, comprising an air conditioner body, characterized in that: A sterilization and purification device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is installed between the return air outlet and the fan of the air conditioner body.