air conditioning system

Abstract

To provide an air conditioning system that can efficiently remove viruses and fungi from the air.SOLUTION: An air conditioning system includes: an air conditioner 2 including an inlet and an outlet for air; and a mist generating device 3 installed together with the air conditioner 2 to generate mist including micro-bubbles or nano-bubbles. The air conditioning system is configured to mix the mist generated by the mist generating device 3 with the air blown out from the outlet 6 of the air conditioner 2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an air conditioning system using microbubbles or nanobubbles. [Background technology]

[0002] As this type of air conditioning system, the following has been proposed.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an air purifier that includes a storage tank that stores a solution that captures and removes dust and odors, an air inlet path that introduces air containing dust and odors into the storage tank, a filter that is placed in the solution and passes the air introduced through the air inlet path to generate bubbles including microbubbles, a suction fan that sucks air through the solution, and an inclined passage that is placed between the storage tank and the intake fan and through which the air bubbles flow. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-38913 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the structure is such that the bubbles collide with the defoaming wall disposed in the inclined passage and are eliminated, and the solution produced when the bubbles are eliminated is returned to the storage tank.

[0006] In other words, the structure removes dust and odors from the air using the solution in the storage tank, and air bubbles, including microbubbles, are not discharged from the exhaust port.

[0007] Therefore, since the exhaust air discharged from the exhaust port does not contain microbubbles, the sterilizing action of microbubbles cannot directly kill and remove viruses, mold, and the like in the air.

[0008] The present invention has been made in light of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide an air conditioning system that can effectively remove viruses, mold, and the like from the air. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In order to solve the above problems, the air conditioning system according to the present invention includes a housing, a heat exchanger, a fan, an air inlet and an air outlet, and a heat exchanger for connecting the fan and the air outlet within the housing. a curved plate that forms the air flow path and a mist generating device attached to the air conditioner that generates mist containing microbubbles or nanobubbles, and the mist generated by the mist generating device is mixed into the air blown out from the air outlet of the air conditioner, wherein the air conditioning system is configured such that, inside the housing, curved board By The air a space in which a flow path is formed; The air a space in which no flow path is formed, and the mist generator comprises a bubble generating unit that generates microbubbles or nanobubbles, a mist generating unit that generates mist containing the microbubbles or nanobubbles generated by the bubble generating unit, a tank that stores water, a pump that pressure-feeds the water stored in the tank to the bubble generating unit and the mist generating unit, a spray outlet that sprays the mist, and a spray nozzle having the spray outlet that sprays the mist generated by the mist generating unit, The curved plate has an opening through which the tip of the ejection nozzle is inserted, and the ejection outlet of the ejection nozzle is disposed midway through the air flow path from the intake port in the housing to the outlet port via the heat exchanger, and the mist is blown into the air midway through the air flow path. Characterized by being mixed 。 [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, viruses, mold, and the like in the air can be effectively removed. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] The drawings illustrate particular embodiments of the present invention, including essential features of the invention as well as alternative and preferred embodiments. [Figure 1]1 is a cross-sectional view showing an air conditioning system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing an air conditioning system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing an air conditioning system according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing an air conditioning system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing an air conditioning system according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing an air conditioning system according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] First Embodiment A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0013] In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes an air conditioning system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] The air conditioning system 1 includes an air conditioner (air conditioner) 2 and a mist generator 3.

[0015] The air conditioner 2 has an air inlet 5 at the top of a housing 4 and an air outlet 6 at the bottom.

[0016] A heat exchanger 7 and a fan 8 are provided inside the housing 4, and air drawn in through the air inlet 5 passes through the heat exchanger 7 and is blown out from the air outlet 6.

[0017] The mist generator 3 generates mist containing microbubbles or nanobubbles (also called ultra-fine bubbles), and is provided inside the housing 4 as an integral unit.

[0018] The mist generator 3 includes a bubble generator 9 that generates microbubbles or nanobubbles, and a mist generator 10 that generates mist containing the microbubbles or nanobubbles generated by the bubble generator 9.

[0019] The mist generator 3 also includes a tank 11 and a pump 12. Water stored in the tank 11 is pumped by the pump 12 to the bubble generator 9, whereby microbubbles or nanobubbles are generated. The water containing the microbubbles or nanobubbles generated in the bubble generator 9 is then pumped to the mist generator 10, whereby a mist containing microbubbles or nanobubbles is generated.

[0020] Furthermore, the mist generating device 3 is equipped with an ejection nozzle 13 that ejects the mist generated by the mist generating unit 10, and the ejection outlet 14 of this ejection nozzle 13 is positioned midway through the air flow path from the intake port 5 in the housing 4 to the outlet 6 via the heat exchanger 7.

[0021] Reference numeral 15 denotes a supply pipe for supplying water to the tank 11, which is led to the outside of the housing 4 so that water can be replenished to the tank 11 from outside the housing 4.

[0022] According to the above configuration, the mist containing microbubbles or nanobubbles generated by the mist generator 3 is mixed into the airflow midway through the airflow path from the intake port 5 in the housing 4 to the outlet 6 via the heat exchanger 7, and is then blown out together with the airflow from the outlet 6.

[0023] Therefore, mist containing microbubbles or nanobubbles generated by the mist generator 3 can be mixed into the air blown out from the air outlet 6, making it possible to effectively remove viruses, mold, and the like from the air indoors.

[0024] Second Embodiment A second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.

[0025] In the second embodiment, the air outlet 14 is disposed in the vicinity of the air outlet 6 inside the housing 4.

[0026] As a result, the mist containing microbubbles or nanobubbles generated by the mist generator 3 is mixed into the air just before it is blown out from the air outlet 6.

[0027] Third Embodiment A third embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.

[0028] In the third embodiment, the discharge port 14 is disposed in the vicinity of the suction port 5 inside the housing 4 .

[0029] As a result, the mist containing microbubbles or nanobubbles generated by the mist generator 3 is mixed into the air drawn in from the air inlet 5 in front of the heat exchanger 7 and the fan 8.

[0030] According to this configuration, the heat exchanger 7, the fan 8, and the inside of the housing 4 can also be disinfected.

[0031] <Fourth embodiment> A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.

[0032] In the fourth embodiment, a drain pan 16 is provided below the heat exchanger 7, and drain water collected in the drain pan 16 is introduced into the tank 11 through a conduit 17.

[0033] By configuring in this way, the amount of water replenished to the tank 11 can be reduced.

[0034] Fifth Embodiment A fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.

[0035] In the fifth embodiment, the mist generator 3 is attached to the bottom of the housing 4, and the outlet 14 is disposed outside the housing 4 near the outlet 6.

[0036] Sixth Embodiment A sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.

[0037] In the sixth embodiment, the mist generator 3 is attached to the top of the housing 4, and the outlet 14 is disposed outside the housing 4 near the suction port 5.

[0038] As described above, even when configured as in the second to sixth embodiments, as in the first embodiment, mist containing microbubbles or nanobubbles generated by the mist generator 3 can be mixed into the air blown out from the air outlet 6, so that viruses, mold, etc. in the air indoors can be effectively removed.

[0039] The disclosure of the present invention described above can be summarized at least as follows.

[0040] That is, the air conditioning system according to the present invention comprises an air conditioner having an air inlet and an air outlet, and a mist generator attached to the air conditioner that generates mist containing microbubbles or nanobubbles, and is configured so that the mist generated by the mist generator is mixed into the air blown out from the air outlet of the air conditioner. The air conditioning system includes a mist generator that includes a bubble generating unit that generates microbubbles or nanobubbles, a mist generating unit that generates mist containing the microbubbles or nanobubbles generated by the bubble generating unit, a tank that stores water, and a pump that pressure-feeds the water stored in the tank to the bubble generating unit and the mist generating unit. It is characterized by the following.

[0041] The present invention can include at least the following embodiments, which can be adopted separately or in combination with each other.

[0042] (1) The air conditioner includes a drain pan, and the mist generator includes a conduit for introducing drain water collected in the drain pan into the tank.

[0043] (2) The mist generating device has an outlet for spraying mist, which is provided midway along the air flow path from the air intake to the air outlet of the air conditioner.

[0044] (3) The mist generating device has an outlet for spraying mist, which is provided near the air outlet of the air conditioner.

[0045] (4) The mist generating device has an outlet for spraying mist located near the air intake of the air conditioner.

[0046] (5) The mist generating device is integrally installed in the air conditioner.

[0047] (6) The mist generator is retrofitted to the air conditioner. [Explanation of symbols]

[0048] 1. Air conditioning system 2. Air conditioner 3. Mist generator 5 Intake port 6 Air outlet 9 Bubble generator 10 Mist generating unit 11. Tank 12 Pump 14 spout 16 Drain pan 17 Conduit

Claims

1. an air conditioner having a housing, a heat exchanger, a fan, an air inlet and an air outlet, and a curved plate that forms a flow path for the air from the fan to the air outlet inside the housing; a mist generator that is attached to the air conditioner and generates mist containing microbubbles or nanobubbles, An air conditioning system configured to mix the mist generated by the mist generator into the air blown out from the air outlet of the air conditioner, a space in which the air flow path is formed and a space in which the air flow path is not formed are formed by the curved plate inside the housing, The mist generating device is a bubble generating unit that generates microbubbles or nanobubbles; a mist generating unit that generates a mist containing the microbubbles or nanobubbles generated by the bubble generating unit; A tank for storing water, A pump that pumps water stored in the tank to the bubble generating unit and the mist generating unit, and a nozzle that sprays the mist. a spray nozzle having the spray outlet for spraying the mist generated by the mist generating unit, The curved plate has an opening through which the tip of the ejection nozzle is inserted, and the ejection outlet of the ejection nozzle is positioned midway through the air flow path from the intake port in the housing to the outlet port via the heat exchanger, and the mist is mixed into the air flow midway through the air flow path.

2. 2. The air conditioning system according to claim 1, wherein the air conditioner includes a drain pan, and the mist generating device includes a conduit for introducing drain water collected in the drain pan into the tank.

3. 2. The air conditioning system according to claim 1, wherein the mist generating device is provided integrally with the air conditioner.

4. 2. The air conditioning system according to claim 1, wherein the mist generating device is configured to be retrofitted to the air conditioner.

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