Filter element cleaning device for air conditioner maintenance

By designing a filter cleaning device for air conditioning maintenance that includes support components, flushing components, and sterilization components, the problem of poor cleaning effect of medium-efficiency/high-efficiency filters has been solved, achieving efficient cleaning and sterilization and extending the service life of the filters.

CN224220966UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12HUNAN YIYUAN MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HUNAN YIYUAN MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-21
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

Existing filter cleaning devices are not very effective at cleaning medium-efficiency/high-efficiency filter cartridges, especially since their materials are prone to collapse when exposed to water, making it difficult to effectively remove impurities.

Method used

An air conditioner filter cleaning device was designed, comprising a support assembly, a rinsing assembly, a dust removal assembly, and a sterilization assembly. A servo motor drives a cleaning plate to clean the folded areas of the filter element, and an air blower is used to blow it clean, combined with high-temperature gas and ultraviolet lamps for sterilization.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient cleaning and sterilization of medium-efficiency/high-efficiency filter elements, avoids structural collapse caused by water washing, improves cleaning effect and extends the service life of filter elements.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of filter element cleaning, and discloses a filter element cleaning device for air conditioner maintenance, which comprises a cleaning shell, an air storage bin arranged in the cleaning shell, a sterilization bin arranged at the top of the air storage bin, and a cleaning bin arranged on one side of the sterilization bin, the filter element placing grooves are formed in the cleaning bin and the sterilizing bin; the flushing assembly comprises a supporting plate arranged on the top of the cleaning bin, a conveying pipe arranged on the side portion of the cleaning shell, an air conveying pipe fixed to the bottom of the supporting plate and communicating with the conveying pipe, and an air blowing head fixedly installed at the output end of the air conveying pipe. According to the filter element cleaning device for air conditioner maintenance, the cleaning plate matched with the folding position of the filter element moves up and down, dust removal treatment is conducted on the folding position of the filter element, the effect is better compared with a cleaning roller, meanwhile, the filter element in the filter element containing groove can be purged, and purge cleaning of the filter element which cannot be washed with water can be met.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of filter cleaning technology, specifically a filter cleaning device for air conditioning maintenance. Background Technology

[0002] A filter cleaning device is a mechanical device used to clean air conditioning filters. Its core function is to remove impurities trapped on the surface of the filter element through physical or chemical means, restore the filter element's filtration performance, extend its service life, and reduce replacement costs.

[0003] The existing publicly available technical solution (CN220386026U) discloses an air conditioner maintenance filter cleaning device, which includes a filter body and a cleaning component group. The cleaning component group includes a soft brush cylinder, a housing one and a housing two. The filter body is cleaned by the soft brush cylinder, and then the cleaning component group dries the cleaned filter.

[0004] Currently, air conditioning filters include pre-filters made of metal mesh, non-woven fabric, or polyester fiber, and medium / high efficiency filters made of HEPA / ULPA. To improve filtration efficiency, they generally adopt a multi-layer pleated structure, which increases the effective filtration area to capture smaller particles. However, due to their special materials, medium / high efficiency filters are prone to structural collapse when exposed to water. Cleaning medium / high efficiency filters with only a rotating soft brush is not very effective. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and to briefly describe some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

[0006] Given the aforementioned or existing technologies, existing filter cleaning devices are ineffective because medium-efficiency / high-efficiency filter elements, due to their special materials, are prone to structural collapse when exposed to water. They rely solely on rotating soft brushes to clean these filter elements.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0008] An air conditioner filter cleaning device for maintenance, characterized in that it includes:

[0009] The support assembly includes a cleaning housing, an air storage chamber inside the cleaning housing, a sterilization chamber on top of the air storage chamber, a cleaning chamber on one side of the sterilization chamber, and a filter placement slot inside the cleaning chamber and the sterilization chamber.

[0010] The rinsing assembly includes a support plate disposed on the top of the cleaning chamber, a transmission pipe disposed on the side of the cleaning shell, an air supply pipe fixed to the bottom of the support plate and communicating with the transmission pipe, and an air blowing head fixedly installed at the output end of the air supply pipe.

[0011] The dust removal assembly includes two sets of fixed plates that are lifted and installed inside the cleaning chamber, and multiple cleaning plates on the side of the fixed plates near the filter placement slot.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model: the transmission pipe is connected to the gas storage chamber, and the transmission pipe is connected to the air blowing head through the gas delivery pipe.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the dust removal assembly also includes a push cylinder fixed to the side of the fixed plate away from the filter element placement groove, a lifting plate fixed to the side of the push cylinder away from the filter element placement groove, a lifting screw installed in the middle of the lifting plate through a threaded sleeve, and a servo motor fixed to the bottom of the lifting screw.

[0014] As a further improvement of this utility model: the power output end of the servo motor is fixedly connected to the lifting screw, and a guide slide rod is also provided inside the lifting plate, with the guide slide rod located on the left and right sides of the lifting screw.

[0015] As a further improvement of this utility model, the lifting plate forms a sliding structure with the fixed plate by pushing the cylinder.

[0016] As a further improvement of this utility model: the filter element placement slot is a frame structure, and the two sets of filter element placement slots are located in the middle of the sterilization chamber and the cleaning chamber, respectively.

[0017] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the sterilization chamber is provided with a sterilization component, which includes two sets of protective shells fixed inside the sterilization chamber, a fan installed inside the protective shell, and an electric heating wire disposed on one side of the fan blowing direction.

[0018] As a further improvement of this utility model, the two sets of protective shells are symmetrically arranged about the vertical center line of the filter element placement groove inside the sterilization chamber.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] 1. This utility model, through the dust removal component, under the action of the servo motor, can move the cleaning plate that is adapted to the folding position of the filter element up and down to clean the folding position of the filter element. It is more effective than the cleaning roller. At the same time, the air in the air storage chamber is output by the transmission pipe and blown out through the air blower at the bottom of the air transmission pipe to blow clean the filter element in the filter element placement slot. It can meet the cleaning needs of filter elements that cannot be washed with water.

[0021] 2. This utility model adds a sterilization chamber with internal sterilization components, which can sterilize the filter element with high-temperature gas, and can also be used with ultraviolet lamps to improve the sterilization effect. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a filter cleaning device for air conditioner maintenance;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the dust removal component in an air conditioner filter cleaning device for maintenance.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a half-section structure of a filter cleaning device for air conditioner maintenance.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a bottom view schematic diagram of the dust removal component in an air conditioner filter cleaning device for maintenance.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Support assembly; 101. Cleaning shell; 102. Air storage chamber; 103. Sterilization chamber; 104. Cleaning chamber; 2. Flushing assembly; 201. Transmission pipe; 202. Support plate; 203. Air supply pipe; 204. Air blowing head; 3. Dust removal assembly; 301. Servo motor; 302. Lifting screw; 303. Lifting plate; 304. Push cylinder; 305. Guide slide bar; 306. Cleaning plate; 307. Fixing plate; 4. Sterilization assembly; 401. Protective shell; 402. Heating wire; 403. Fan; 5. Filter cartridge placement slot. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more readily understood, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0029] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single embodiment or an embodiment selectively excluded from other embodiments.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 This is the first embodiment of the present invention, which provides an air conditioner maintenance filter cleaning device, comprising:

[0032] Support component 1 includes a cleaning housing 101, an air storage chamber 102 opened inside the cleaning housing 101, a sterilization chamber 103 disposed on the top of the air storage chamber 102, a cleaning chamber 104 disposed on one side of the sterilization chamber 103, and a filter element placement slot 5 disposed inside the cleaning chamber 104 and the sterilization chamber 103.

[0033] The rinsing assembly 2 includes a support plate 202 disposed on the top of the cleaning chamber 104, a transmission pipe 201 disposed on the side of the cleaning housing 101, an air supply pipe 203 fixed to the bottom of the support plate 202 and communicating with the transmission pipe 201, and an air blowing head 204 fixedly installed at the output end of the air supply pipe 203.

[0034] The dust removal assembly 3 includes two sets of fixed plates 307 that are lifted and installed inside the cleaning chamber 104, and multiple cleaning plates 306 on the side of the fixed plates 307 near the filter placement slot 5.

[0035] Specifically, the transmission pipe 201 is connected to the gas storage chamber 102, and the transmission pipe 201 is connected to the air blowing head 204 through the gas delivery pipe 203.

[0036] Furthermore, an air pump and a booster pump are also installed on the transmission pipe 201 to pressurize the transmitted gas. Both the air pump and the booster pump use existing pump bodies, and their working principles will not be described in detail here.

[0037] Specifically, the dust removal assembly 3 also includes a push cylinder 304 fixed to the side of the fixed plate 307 away from the filter element placement groove 5, a lifting plate 303 fixed to the side of the push cylinder 304 away from the filter element placement groove 5, a lifting screw 302 installed in the middle of the lifting plate 303 through a screw sleeve, and a servo motor 301 fixed to the bottom of the lifting screw 302.

[0038] Furthermore, the power output end of the servo motor 301 can drive the lifting screw 302 to rotate, thereby driving the lifting plate 303 to move up and down through the screw sleeve. The pushing cylinder 304 on one side of the lifting plate 303 can drive the fixed plate 307 to move up and down, so that the cleaning plate 306 on the fixed plate 307 can clean the folded position of the filter element and improve the dust removal effect.

[0039] Specifically, the power output end of the servo motor 301 is fixedly connected to the lifting screw 302, and the lifting plate 303 is also equipped with a guide slide rod 305, which is located on the left and right sides of the lifting screw 302.

[0040] Furthermore, the guide rod 305 can guide the lifting plate 303 as it rises and falls.

[0041] Specifically, the lifting plate 303 forms a sliding structure with the fixed plate 307 by pushing the cylinder 304.

[0042] Furthermore, by activating the push cylinder 304, the distance between the lifting plate 303 and the fixed plate 307 can be adjusted, causing the cleaning plate 306 to move closer to the filter element.

[0043] In use, the user inserts the air conditioning filter into the filter placement slot 5 in the cleaning chamber 104. At this time, the push cylinder 304 is activated, pushing the fixing plate 307 towards the filter, causing the cleaning plate 306 to extend into the folded position of the filter. The cleaning plate 306 matches the folded position of the filter. Then, the servo motor 301 is activated, and its power output drives the lifting screw 302 to rotate, thereby moving the lifting plate 303 up and down via the screw sleeve. One side of the lifting plate 303... The pushing cylinder 304 can drive the fixed plate 307 to move up and down, so that the cleaning plate 306 on the fixed plate 307 can clean the folded position of the filter element, improve the dust removal effect, and the cleaned filter element can be taken out and inserted into the filter element placement slot 5 of the sterilization chamber 103. At the same time, the air in the air storage chamber 102 can be output through the transmission pipe 201 by the air pump and the booster pump, and blown out through the air blowing head 204 at the bottom of the air supply pipe 203 to clean the filter element in the filter element placement slot 5, which can meet the cleaning needs of filter elements that cannot be washed with water.

[0044] In summary, the air conditioner maintenance filter cleaning device, through the dust removal component 3, under the action of the servo motor 301, can move the cleaning plate 306, which is adapted to the folding position of the filter element, up and down to clean the folding position of the filter element. This is more effective than the cleaning roller. At the same time, the air in the air storage chamber 102 is output from the transmission pipe 201 and blown out through the air blower 204 at the bottom of the air supply pipe 203 to clean the filter element in the filter element placement groove 5. This can meet the cleaning needs of filter elements that cannot be washed with water.

[0045] Example 2

[0046] Please see Figure 3 This is the second embodiment of the present invention, which provides an improved design for an air conditioner maintenance filter cleaning device.

[0047] Specifically, the filter element placement slot 5 has a frame structure, and the two sets of filter element placement slots 5 are located in the middle of the sterilization chamber 103 and the cleaning chamber 104, respectively.

[0048] Furthermore, the filter element placement slot 5 is used to place the air conditioning filter element and limit its position.

[0049] Specifically, the sterilization chamber 103 is equipped with a sterilization component 4. The sterilization component 4 includes two sets of protective shells 401 fixed inside the sterilization chamber 103, a fan 403 installed inside the protective shell 401, and an electric heating wire 402 located on one side of the fan 403 in the direction of air blowing.

[0050] Furthermore, after the heating wire 402 is connected to electricity, it can be heated, and the fan 403 blows the heated air toward the filter element placement tank 5, and sterilizes the filter element in the filter element placement tank 5 through the high temperature gas.

[0051] Specifically, the two sets of protective housings 401 are symmetrically arranged about the vertical center line of the filter element placement slot 5 inside the sterilization chamber 103.

[0052] Furthermore, the two sets of fans 403 can blow air onto both sides of the filter element, facilitating high-temperature sterilization of both sides of the filter element. An ultraviolet lamp (not shown in the figure) can also be installed inside the sterilization chamber 103. The ultraviolet lamp uses existing equipment and is installed inside the sterilization chamber 103. A protective cover can be installed on the top of the sterilization chamber 103 to prevent ultraviolet leakage. The sterilization effect is enhanced by the ultraviolet lamp.

[0053] When in use, after cleaning, the filter element is placed inside the filter element placement slot 5 of the sterilization chamber 103. After the heating wire 402 is connected to electricity, it can be heated. The fan 403 blows heated air towards the filter element placement slot 5, and sterilizes the filter element in the filter element placement slot 5 through high temperature gas. The two sets of fans 403 can blow air to both sides of the filter element, which is convenient for high temperature sterilization of both sides of the filter element.

[0054] In summary, by adding a sterilization chamber 103, which is equipped with a sterilization component 4, the filter element can be sterilized by high-temperature gas, and the sterilization effect can be improved by using an ultraviolet lamp.

[0055] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape, and proportions of various elements, as well as parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or rearranged according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0056] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.

[0057] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any actual implementation method, and in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those of ordinary skill in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.

[0058] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A filter cleaning device for air conditioner maintenance, characterized in that: include: The support assembly (1) includes a cleaning shell (101), an air storage chamber (102) opened inside the cleaning shell (101), a sterilization chamber (103) disposed on the top of the air storage chamber (102), a cleaning chamber (104) disposed on one side of the sterilization chamber (103), and a filter placement slot (5) disposed inside the cleaning chamber (104) and the sterilization chamber (103); The rinsing assembly (2) includes a support plate (202) disposed on the top of the cleaning chamber (104), a transmission pipe (201) disposed on the side of the cleaning shell (101), an air supply pipe (203) fixed to the bottom of the support plate (202) and communicating with the transmission pipe (201), and an air blowing head (204) fixedly installed at the output end of the air supply pipe (203). The dust removal assembly (3) includes two sets of fixed plates (307) that are lifted and installed inside the cleaning chamber (104), and multiple cleaning plates (306) on the side of the fixed plates (307) near the filter placement groove (5).

2. The air conditioner maintenance filter cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission pipe (201) is connected to the gas storage chamber (102), and the transmission pipe (201) is connected to the air blowing head (204) through the gas delivery pipe (203).

3. The air conditioner maintenance filter cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The dust removal assembly (3) also includes a push cylinder (304) fixed to the side of the fixed plate (307) away from the filter element placement groove (5), a lifting plate (303) fixed to the side of the push cylinder (304) away from the filter element placement groove (5), a lifting screw (302) installed in the middle of the lifting plate (303) through a screw sleeve, and a servo motor (301) fixed to the bottom of the lifting screw (302).

4. The air conditioner maintenance filter cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The power output end of the servo motor (301) is fixedly connected to the lifting screw (302), and the lifting plate (303) is also provided with a guide slide (305), which is located on the left and right sides of the lifting screw (302).

5. The air conditioner maintenance filter cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lifting plate (303) forms a sliding structure with the fixed plate (307) by pushing the cylinder (304).

6. The air conditioner maintenance filter cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The filter element placement slot (5) is a frame structure, and the two sets of filter element placement slots (5) are located in the middle of the sterilization chamber (103) and the cleaning chamber (104), respectively.

7. The air conditioner maintenance filter cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sterilization chamber (103) is equipped with a sterilization component (4). The sterilization component (4) includes two sets of protective shells (401) fixed inside the sterilization chamber (103), a fan (403) installed inside the protective shell (401), and an electric heating wire (402) located on one side of the blowing direction of the fan (403).

8. The air conditioner maintenance filter cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The two sets of protective housings (401) are symmetrically arranged about the vertical center line of the filter placement groove (5) inside the sterilization chamber (103).