Air purifier with storage compartment

Abstract

The application relates to an air purifier with storage rooms. The air purifier comprises a shell, a plurality of chambers, a fan and a plurality of air treatment modules. The plurality of chambers are arranged in the shell, a ventilation channel is formed between the outer wall of the chamber and the shell, the outer wall of each chamber is respectively provided with an openable air inlet and an air outlet; the fan is arranged in the ventilation channel; the plurality of air treatment modules are arranged in the ventilation channel, and the plurality of air treatment modules are respectively used for treating air in the ventilation channel in different types. When the air inlet and the air outlet of any chamber are simultaneously opened, the chamber can be communicated with the ventilation channel, so that the air treated by the air treatment modules in the ventilation channel can enter the chamber, that is, the air purifier with the storage rooms can realize different treatments of air in different chambers, and meets the needs of various air purification types.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air purifier technology, and in particular to air purifiers with storage compartments. Background Technology

[0002] In modern home life, people are paying more and more attention to the health and quality of their living environment, and their needs are becoming increasingly diversified.

[0003] However, traditional air purifiers, focusing solely on air purification, are no longer sufficient to meet today's complex needs. During the humid rainy season, high indoor humidity makes clothing, furniture, and other items prone to mold. The damp environment also provides a breeding ground for bacteria, mold, and other microorganisms. Conversely, in dry and dusty seasons, flying dust not only adheres to the surfaces of various indoor items, accelerating their aging and damage, but also easily causes respiratory discomfort. These problems not only seriously affect living comfort but also pose a potential threat to human health. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an air purifier with a storage compartment to address the issue that air purifiers only have the single function of purifying air.

[0005] An air purifier with a storage compartment, the air purifier comprising:

[0006] case;

[0007] Multiple compartments are arranged inside the shell, and a ventilation channel is formed between the outer wall of the compartment and the shell. Each compartment has an openable air inlet and an air outlet on its outer wall.

[0008] The fan is installed inside the ventilation duct;

[0009] Multiple air handling modules are disposed within the ventilation duct, and each of the multiple air handling modules is used to perform different types of treatment on the air within the ventilation duct.

[0010] In one embodiment, the air inlet is provided with an air inlet baffle, the air inlet baffle is rotatably connected to the outer wall, and the air inlet baffle has a first rotation angle and a second rotation angle;

[0011] When the air inlet baffle is at the first rotation angle, the air inlet opens and the air inlet baffle abuts against the inner wall of the housing to separate the ventilation channel;

[0012] When the air inlet damper is at the second rotation angle, the air inlet is closed.

[0013] In one embodiment, the air inlet baffle also has a third rotation angle, which is located between the first rotation angle and the second rotation angle.

[0014] In one embodiment, the plurality of air handling modules include a heating component disposed within the ventilation duct.

[0015] In one embodiment, the plurality of air handling modules include a filter assembly disposed within the ventilation duct for filtering the air within the ventilation duct.

[0016] In one embodiment, the plurality of chambers include a drying chamber and a dust removal and deodorization chamber arranged sequentially along a first direction, and the heating component is located in the ventilation channel and near one end of the drying chamber.

[0017] In one embodiment, the plurality of compartments include a storage compartment located on the side of the dust removal and deodorization compartment away from the drying compartment.

[0018] In one embodiment, the filtration assembly includes at least one of activated carbon adsorption, dust removal filter, and electrostatic dust collection.

[0019] In one embodiment, the plurality of air handling modules include an ion generator disposed within the ventilation duct for sterilizing the air within the ventilation duct.

[0020] In one embodiment, the housing is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet that can be opened and closed, and the air inlet and air outlet are respectively used to communicate with the outside air.

[0021] The aforementioned air purifier with storage chambers has an openable air inlet and outlet on the outer wall of each chamber. When both the air inlet and outlet of any chamber are opened simultaneously, that chamber connects to a ventilation duct, allowing air processed by the air handling modules in the ventilation duct to enter and replace the air inside, thus treating the air in that chamber. Simultaneously, multiple air handling modules are used to treat the air in the ventilation duct in different ways. For example, each air handling module includes a heating component and a filtering component. The heating component heats the air, and when the heated air flows into a chamber containing damp items, the hot air dries the items. The filtering component removes dust and odors; when a chamber requiring dust and odor removal connects to the ventilation duct, the filtering component removes dust and odors from the items in that chamber. Therefore, the air purifier with storage chambers of this application can treat the air in different chambers differently, meeting the needs of various air purification types. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an air purifier with a storage chamber in one embodiment.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air purifier with a storage chamber in one embodiment, showing the drying of items through a drying chamber.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air purifier with a storage chamber purifying outside air in one embodiment.

[0025] Reference numerals: 100, casing; 110, air inlet; 120, air outlet; 130, ventilation channel;

[0026] 200. Chamber; 210. Drying chamber; 220. Dust removal and deodorization chamber; 230. Storage chamber; 240. Air inlet; 241. Air inlet baffle; 250. Air outlet; 251. Air outlet baffle;

[0027] 300. Fan;

[0028] 400. Air handling module; 410. Heating assembly; 420. Filter assembly; 430. Ion generator. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0030] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0031] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0032] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0034] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0035] See Figure 1An embodiment of this application provides an air purifier with a storage chamber. The air purifier includes a housing 100, multiple compartments 200, a fan 300, and multiple air handling modules 400. The multiple compartments 200 are disposed within the housing 100, and a ventilation channel 130 is formed between the outer wall of each compartment 200 and the housing 100. Each compartment 200 has an openable air inlet 240 and an air outlet 250 on its outer wall. The fan 300 is disposed within the ventilation channel 130. The multiple air handling modules 400 are disposed within the ventilation channel 130, and each air handling module 400 is used to perform different types of treatment on the air within the ventilation channel 130.

[0036] In this embodiment, each compartment 200 has an air inlet 240 and an air outlet 250 that can be opened and closed on its outer wall. When the air inlet 240 and air outlet 250 of any compartment 200 are opened at the same time, the compartment 200 can be connected to the ventilation channel 130, so that the air processed by the air handling module 400 in the ventilation channel 130 can enter the compartment 200 to replace the air in the compartment 200, thereby realizing the processing of the air in the compartment 200. Meanwhile, multiple air handling modules 400 are used to treat the air in the ventilation duct 130 in different ways. For example, the multiple air handling modules 400 include a heating component 410 and a filter component 420. The heating component 410 is used to heat the air. When the heated air flows into one of the compartments 200 containing damp items, the hot air can dry the items in the compartment 200. The filter component 420 is used to remove dust and odors. When the compartment 200 that needs dust and odor removal is connected to the ventilation duct 130, the filter component 420 can remove dust and odors from the items in that compartment 200. That is, the air purifier with a storage chamber of this application can achieve different treatments of the air in different compartments 200, meeting the needs of multiple types of air purification.

[0037] In some embodiments, the plurality of air handling modules 400 include a heating assembly 410 disposed within the ventilation duct 130.

[0038] In this embodiment, combined with Figure 2 The multiple compartments 200 include a drying compartment 210. When items need to be dried, they are placed in the drying compartment 210, the heating element 410 and the fan 300 are activated, and the air inlet 240 and air outlet 250 of the drying compartment 210 are opened. This allows hot air heated by the heating element 410 to enter the drying compartment 210 through the ventilation channel 130 from the air inlet 240. The dried items are blown out from the air outlet 250 and back to the fan 300, thus enabling continuous drying of the items in the drying compartment 210.

[0039] In some embodiments, the plurality of air handling modules 400 include a filter assembly 420 disposed within a ventilation duct 130 for filtering the air within the ventilation duct 130.

[0040] In this embodiment, the multiple compartments 200 include a dust removal and deodorization compartment 220. When it is necessary to remove dust and odor from the items, the air inlet 240 and air outlet 250 of the dust removal and deodorization compartment 220 can be opened, while the air inlet 240 and air outlet 250 of the drying compartment 210 are closed. The filter assembly 420 is then activated so that the air filtered by the filter assembly 420 can enter through the ventilation channel 130 from the air inlet 240 of the dust removal and deodorization compartment 220 and be blown out from the air outlet 250 of the dust removal and deodorization compartment 220, thereby achieving dust removal and deodorization of the items in the dust removal and deodorization compartment 220.

[0041] Furthermore, the multiple compartments 200 include a drying compartment 210 and a dust removal and deodorization compartment 220 arranged sequentially along the first direction, and the heating component 410 is located in the ventilation channel 130 and close to one end of the drying compartment 210.

[0042] In this embodiment, the drying chamber 210 and the dust removal and deodorization chamber 220 are arranged sequentially along the first direction. The heating component 410 is arranged on the side close to the drying chamber 210 to reduce the flow path of the heated air, so that the heated air can flow quickly into the drying chamber 210, improve the drying efficiency, and prevent bacterial growth and odor generation.

[0043] In some embodiments, the plurality of compartments 200 includes a storage compartment 230 located on the side of the dust removal and deodorization compartment 220 away from the drying compartment 210.

[0044] In this embodiment, the storage compartment 230 is used for long-term storage of cleaning items, so drying is generally not required. Therefore, the storage compartment 230 is located on the side away from the drying compartment 210, which also avoids damage to the long-term stored cleaning items from high temperatures. To further prevent the impact of high temperatures on the storage compartment 230, a heat insulation layer can also be provided on the outer wall of the storage compartment 230.

[0045] Specifically, the filter component 420 includes at least one of activated carbon adsorption, dust removal filter, and electrostatic dust collection.

[0046] In this embodiment, the dust filter can be a pre-filter, a HEPA filter, etc. The filter can intercept large particulate pollutants such as dust, pollen, and pet hair in the air. HEPA filters can efficiently filter out particles larger than 0.3 micrometers. Activated carbon adsorption utilizes adsorption materials such as activated carbon, relying on their rich porous structure and strong adsorption capacity to remove harmful gases such as formaldehyde and benzene, as well as odors. Electrostatic dust collection adsorption involves charging airborne particles and then adsorbing them through electrode plates, thereby achieving purification.

[0047] In some embodiments, the plurality of air handling modules 400 include an ion generator 430 disposed within a ventilation duct 130 for sterilizing the air within the ventilation duct 130.

[0048] Specifically, when items need to be stored in storage compartment 230 for a long period of time, the ion generator 430 and fan 300 can be activated, the air inlet 240 and air outlet 250 of storage compartment 230 can be opened, and the air inlet 240 and air outlet 250 of drying compartment 210 and the air inlet 240 and air outlet 250 of dust removal and deodorization compartment 220 can be closed at the same time. That is, storage compartment 230 is connected to ventilation channel 130 so that the air in storage compartment 230 is sterilized and dusted by ion generator 430, ensuring the cleanliness of items in storage compartment 230.

[0049] For example, when purifying the storage chamber 230, the activated carbon filter and the ion generator 430 can be turned on simultaneously. The combination of the activated carbon filter and the ion generator 430 can effectively remove odors and sterilize the storage chamber 230, improving the practicality of the purifier.

[0050] For example, when it is necessary to remove dust and odors from items, the air inlet 240 and air outlet 250 of the dust removal and odor removal chamber 220 can be opened, while the air inlet 240 and air outlet 250 of the drying chamber 210 and the air inlet 240 and air outlet 250 of the storage chamber 230 are closed, that is, the dust removal and odor removal chamber 220 is connected to the ventilation channel 130. At this time, the fan 300, filter assembly 420 and ion generator 430 are started. The negative pressure adsorption effect of the fan 300 can draw dust and particulate matter from the items into the filter assembly 420. The activated carbon in the filter assembly 420 adsorbs odors, and the ion generator 430 further sterilizes, ensuring that the items are clean and hygienic.

[0051] Specifically, there can be two fans 300, that is, fans 300 are respectively installed at both ends of the housing 100 along the first direction. The two fans 300 rotate in the same direction to ensure that the air inside the housing 100 has the same flow direction.

[0052] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 The air inlet 240 is provided with an air inlet baffle 241, which is rotatably connected to the outer wall. The air inlet baffle 241 has a first rotation angle and a second rotation angle. When the air inlet baffle 241 is at the first rotation angle, the air inlet 240 is open and the air inlet baffle 241 abuts against the inner wall of the housing 100 to separate the ventilation channel 130. When the air inlet baffle 241 is at the second rotation angle, the air inlet 240 is closed.

[0053] In this embodiment, when the air inlet baffle 241 is at the first rotation angle, the air inlet 240 opens, and the air inlet baffle 241 abuts against the inner wall of the housing 100 to separate the ventilation channel 130. That is, at this time, the air inlet baffle 241 blocks the ventilation channel 130 so that the air flowing to the air inlet 240 can only enter the corresponding compartment 200, and then return to the ventilation channel 130 from the air outlet 250 of the compartment 200.

[0054] For example, when a damp item is placed in the drying chamber 210, and the chamber 200 needs to be dried, the heating element 410 and the fan 300 are turned on first. The air inlet baffle 241 of the chamber 200 is rotated to the first rotation angle. Under the action of the fan 300, the air heated by the heating element 410 can enter the drying chamber 210 to dry the damp item. Then the air returns from the air outlet 250 of the chamber 200 to the ventilation channel 130, and the cycle continues.

[0055] It should be noted that the air outlet 250 is equipped with an air outlet baffle 251, which can be in contact with or not in contact with the inner wall of the housing 100 when open. When both the air inlet baffle 241 and the air outlet baffle 251 are in contact with the housing 100, they are used to divide the ventilation channel 130 into two, so that the chamber 200 is connected to one of the ventilation channels 130 to form an air circulation channel, so that the air processed by the air handling module 400 can enter the chamber 200. When the air outlet baffle 251 is not in contact with the housing 100, due to the setting of the fan 300, the air in the entire air purifier flows in one direction. Therefore, even if the air outlet baffle 251 is not in contact with the housing 100, the air flowing out of the chamber 200 will flow towards the side closer to the fan 300, thereby realizing the circulation of air in the chamber 200 and part of the air in the ventilation channel 130.

[0056] In some embodiments, the air inlet baffle 241 further has a third rotation angle, which is located between the first rotation angle and the second rotation angle.

[0057] The multiple compartments 200 include a drying compartment 210, a dust removal and deodorization compartment 220, and a storage compartment 230 arranged sequentially along a first direction. For example, the first rotation angle can be 180°, the second rotation angle is 0°, and the third rotation angle is 45°. When the air inlet baffle 241 of each compartment 200 is at the third rotation angle, that is, each compartment 200 is connected to the ventilation duct 130, and the ventilation duct 130 is not completely blocked, allowing air processed by the air handling module 400 to enter each compartment 200 sequentially. For example, if simultaneous sterilization of each compartment 200 is required, the fan 300 and the ion generator 430 can be turned on simultaneously, and the air inlet baffle 241 and the air outlet baffle 251 of each compartment 200 can be rotated to the third rotation angle, thus achieving simultaneous sterilization of each compartment 200.

[0058] Of course, in other embodiments, the second rotation angle is 0°, and the first rotation angle can also be 90°, for example. Figure 2 In the drying chamber 210, when the air inlet baffle 241 is at 90°, it abuts against the inner wall of the housing 100 on the left side to isolate the ventilation channel 130. Alternatively, if the length of the air inlet baffle 241 is long, it will also abut against the inner wall of the housing 100 on the left side when rotated to 60°. Therefore, the specific angle of the first rotation angle is not limited here, as long as the end of the baffle away from the outer wall abuts against the inner wall of the housing 100 when the baffle is rotated to the first rotation angle.

[0059] Specifically, the air inlet baffle 241 and the air outlet baffle 251 are rotatably connected to the outer wall via motors. When the motors rotate, they drive the air inlet baffle 241 and the air outlet baffle 251 to rotate relative to the outer wall, so as to open or close the air inlet 240 and the air outlet 250 respectively.

[0060] Combination Figure 3 In some embodiments, the housing 100 is provided with an air inlet 110 and an air outlet 120 that can be opened and closed, and the air inlet 110 and the air outlet 120 are respectively used to communicate with the outside air.

[0061] In this embodiment, when the air purifier with storage compartment is empty, the air inlets 240 and outlets 250 of the multiple compartments 200 can be closed, and the air inlets 110 and outlets 120 on the housing 100 can be opened. Simultaneously, the filter assembly 420 and the fan 300 are activated, purifying the outside air through the filter assembly 420. In other words, the air purifier with storage compartment can function as a single air purifier, and when placed in a room, it can purify the air inside.

[0062] Of course, in other embodiments, the filter assembly 420 and the fan 300 can be turned on at the same time, the air inlet baffle 241 and the air outlet baffle 251 of the storage chamber 230 can be rotated to the second rotation angle, and the air inlet 110 and the air outlet 120 on the housing 100 can be opened, while the air inlet 240 and the air outlet 250 of the drying chamber 210 and the dust removal and deodorization chamber 220 are closed. At this time, the filter assembly 420 can purify the air in the storage chamber 230 and the room at the same time.

[0063] In addition, the filter assembly 420, ion generator 430 and fan 300 can be turned on simultaneously, the air inlet baffle 241 and air outlet baffle 251 of storage chamber 230 can be rotated to the second rotation angle, and the air inlet 110 and air outlet 120 on the housing 100 can be opened. The air inlet 240 and air outlet 250 of drying chamber 210 and dust removal and deodorization chamber 220 can be closed. At this time, the filter assembly 420 and ion generator 430 work at the same time, which can effectively remove odors and sterilize the storage chamber 230 and the room, improving the practicality of the purifier.

[0064] Specifically, the air inlet 110 and the air outlet 120 are also equipped with air inlet baffles and air outlet baffles, respectively. The air inlet baffles and air outlet baffles are rotatably connected to the outer wall via motors. When the motors rotate, they are used to drive the air inlet baffles and air outlet baffles to rotate relative to the outer wall, so as to open or close the air inlet 110 and the air outlet 120, respectively.

[0065] The air purifier with storage compartments in this application integrates drying, dust removal, ion air sterilization and odor removal, item storage, and indoor air filtration functions into one unit, meeting various needs of modern home life. Meanwhile, multiple compartments 200, including a drying compartment 210, a dust removal and odor removal compartment 220, and a clean item storage compartment 230, are managed in separate zones, enhancing ease of use.

[0066] For example, in daily use, the user can put the damp items into the drying chamber 210 and start the heating component 410 to dry them. After drying is complete, the air purifier with the storage chamber will sound an alarm to remind the user. The user can then put the items into the dust removal and deodorization chamber 220 and start the filter component 420 and the plasma generator 430 to remove dust and odors. After dust removal and deodorization is complete, the air purifier with the storage chamber will sound an alarm to remind the user. Finally, the user can put the cleaned items into the storage chamber 230 for long-term storage.

[0067] For example, after exercising, a user's shoes and other items can easily develop an odor due to sweat. At this time, the user can reel in the shoes and place them in the drying chamber 210, activate the heating component 410 to dry them, and after drying, place the shoes in the dust removal and deodorization chamber 220, activate the filter component 420 and the plasma generator 430 to remove dust and odor from the shoes, quickly cleaning them.

[0068] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0069] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An air purifier with a storage chamber, characterized in that, The air purifier includes: case; Multiple compartments are arranged inside the shell, and a ventilation channel is formed between the outer wall of the compartment and the shell. Each compartment has an openable air inlet and an air outlet on its outer wall. The fan is installed inside the ventilation duct; Multiple air handling modules are disposed within the ventilation duct, and each of the multiple air handling modules is used to perform different types of treatment on the air within the ventilation duct.

2. The air purifier with a storage chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air inlet is provided with an air inlet baffle, which is rotatably connected to the outer wall. The air inlet baffle has a first rotation angle and a second rotation angle. When the air inlet baffle is at the first rotation angle, the air inlet opens and the air inlet baffle abuts against the inner wall of the housing to separate the ventilation channel; When the air inlet damper is at the second rotation angle, the air inlet is closed.

3. The air purifier with a storage chamber according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air inlet baffle also has a third rotation angle, which is located between the first rotation angle and the second rotation angle.

4. The air purifier with a storage chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of air handling modules include a heating component disposed within the ventilation duct.

5. The air purifier with a storage chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of air handling modules include a filter assembly disposed within the ventilation duct for filtering the air within the ventilation duct.

6. The air purifier with a storage chamber according to claim 5, characterized in that, The plurality of chambers include a drying chamber and a dust removal and deodorization chamber arranged sequentially along a first direction, and the heating component is located in the ventilation channel and near one end of the drying chamber.

7. The air purifier with a storage chamber according to claim 6, characterized in that, The plurality of compartments include a storage compartment located on the side of the dust removal and deodorization compartment away from the drying compartment.

8. The air purifier with a storage chamber according to claim 5, characterized in that, The filtration assembly includes at least one of activated carbon adsorption, dust removal filter, and electrostatic dust collection.

9. The air purifier with a storage chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that, The multiple air handling modules include an ion generator disposed within the ventilation duct for sterilizing the air within the ventilation duct.

10. The air purifier with a storage chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing has an air inlet and an air outlet that can be opened and closed, and the air inlet and air outlet are used to communicate with the outside air.

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