Assemblable and foldable filter element device

By designing a splicable foldable filter element device, the existing filter element structure is solved, and the problem of excessive length and inconvenient storage and transportation is achieved, and the effect of simple structure, low cost and easy installation is achieved, which is suitable for a wide range of applications.

WO2025035373A1PCT designated stage expired Publication Date: 2025-02-20ZHAO JIANPING
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Application Number
PCT/CN2023/113032
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-08-15
Publication Date
2025-02-20

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Technical Problem

The filter element structure of the existing indoor air purification device has problems such as too long length and inconvenient storage and transportation. Large air purifiers occupy a large space, are difficult to repair, and have high maintenance costs.

Method used

A spliced ​​foldable filter element device is designed, and a quadrilateral filter element body made of flexible material has a vertical continuous folding layer with vertical folds. Frames and clamping rods are arranged on both sides, through clamping teeth and folding. Layer clamping is used to achieve folding and fixing.

Benefits of technology

The device is simple in structure and low in cost, easy to install and replace, flexible in use, can fold and reduce the area occupied, easy to store and transport, and is suitable for general promotion and use.

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Abstract

An assemblable and foldable filter element device, comprising a quadrilateral filter element body (10) made of a flexible material. The filter element body (10) is a vertically continuous folded layer having vertical corrugations; a left frame body (32) and a right frame body (34) are respectively arranged on the left side and the right side of the filter element body (10); at least one snap-fit rod (41) is arranged between the left frame body (32) and the right frame body (34); and the snap-fit rod (41) at least comprises three snap-fit teeth, the snap-fit teeth correspond to the folded layer in position, and the snap-fit rod (41) is snap-fitted to the folded layer by means of the snap-fit teeth. The assemblable and foldable filter element device has the advantages of low cost, foldability, flexibility and convenience in use, easy storage and convenient transportation.
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Splicable foldable filter element device Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of filter elements, in particular to a splicable and foldable filter element device. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, the advancement of industrialization, the rise in the number of cars, and the decline in fuel quality have led to a decline in air quality and severe environmental pollution. While ventilation brings us fresh air from the outdoors, it also brings large amounts of outdoor smog indoors, which can harm our respiratory system and affect our health. Therefore, people have developed a variety of new, multifunctional, and composite air purification devices to purify harmful substances such as dust, smog, and formaldehyde from the surrounding air. Technical issues

[0003] Existing indoor air purification devices mostly use large air purifiers, which are not only bulky and take up indoor space, but also difficult and costly to repair if damaged. Existing filter cartridge structures installed in air conditioner vents are suitable for various air conditioners, including wall-mounted, cabinet-type, and ceiling-mounted air conditioners. They have the advantages of taking up little space and being easy to install and remove. However, filter cartridge structures suitable for air conditioner vents are too long, making them difficult to store and transport.

[0004] The filter elements of some existing household air purifiers also have the problems of being inconvenient to replace, difficult to store and inconvenient to transport. Technical Solutions

[0005] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a foldable filter element device which is simple in structure, low in cost, can be folded, is flexible and convenient to use, and is easy to store and transport.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention proposes a splicable foldable filter element device, comprising a quadrilateral filter element body made of a flexible material, wherein the filter element body is a vertical continuous folded layer with vertical pleats; a left frame and a right frame are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the filter element body, and at least one clamping rod is provided between the left and right frames, and the clamping rod includes at least three clamping teeth, and the clamping teeth correspond to the position of the folding layer, and the clamping rod is clamped with the folding layer through the clamping teeth.

[0007] Optionally, the quadrilateral filter element body made of the flexible material is a quadrilateral filter element body made of terylene fiber or polyester fiber.

[0008] Optionally, the continuous folding layer includes at least three foldable vertical grooves: a first vertical groove, a second vertical groove and a third vertical groove. The first vertical groove and the third vertical groove are respectively arranged at both ends of the second vertical groove, and the first vertical groove, the second vertical groove and the third vertical groove form a continuous folding layer; the engaging teeth include at least a first engaging tooth, a second engaging tooth and a third engaging tooth. The positions of the first engaging tooth, the second engaging tooth and the third engaging tooth correspond to the positions of the first vertical groove, the second vertical groove and the third vertical groove respectively, and the first engaging tooth, the second engaging tooth and the third engaging tooth are respectively engaged with the first vertical groove, the second vertical groove and the third vertical groove.

[0009] Optionally, the clamping rod includes a cross bar, which is arranged between the left and right frames, and the clamping rod is arranged on the cross bar.

[0010] Optionally, an upper frame and a lower frame are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the filter element body.

[0011] Optionally, a first corner connector is provided between the upper frame and the left frame, a second corner connector is provided between the left frame and the lower frame, a third corner connector is provided between the upper frame and the right frame, and a fourth corner connector is provided between the right frame and the lower frame.

[0012] Optionally, the corner connector includes a horizontal piece and a vertical piece, one end of the horizontal piece is connected to the other end of the vertical piece, and a first end piece and a second end piece are respectively provided on both sides of the horizontal piece and the vertical piece. A groove is formed between the first end piece and the second end piece, and the corner connector is clamped on the end corner of the filter element body through the groove.

[0013] Optionally, the frame is a long slot, and the frame is connected to the corner connector via the long slot.

[0014] Optionally, the long slot includes a blocking piece on each side, a long plate is arranged inside the blocking piece, and a narrow slot is formed between the long plate and one of the blocking pieces on one side.

[0015] The beneficial technical effects of the utility model are as follows: the utility model comprises a quadrilateral filter element body made of a flexible material, the filter element body being a vertically continuous folded layer with vertical pleats; a left frame body and a right frame body are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the filter element body, and a clamping rod is further provided between the left and right frames for fixing the filter element body; the utility model has a simple structure, low cost, is easy to install and replace, and is more flexible and convenient to use;

[0016] The filter element body of the utility model can be folded, which reduces the occupied area and is convenient for storage and transportation. It has high practicality and strong adaptability and is suitable for widespread promotion and use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0018] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a first embodiment of a foldable filter element device that can be spliced ​​according to the present invention;

[0019] FIG2 is a disassembled schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the foldable filter element device of the utility model;

[0020] FIG3 is a schematic structural diagram of a second embodiment of a splicable foldable filter element device according to the present invention;

[0021] FIG4 is a disassembled schematic diagram of a second embodiment of a foldable filter element device that can be spliced ​​according to the present invention;

[0022] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the filter element body of an embodiment of the splicable foldable filter element device of the present invention;

[0023] FIG6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the corner connector of the embodiment of the splicable foldable filter element device of the present invention;

[0024] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of another corner connector structure of an embodiment of a splicable foldable filter element device according to the present invention;

[0025] FIG8 is a schematic diagram of the frame structure of an embodiment of the splicable foldable filter element device of the present invention.

[0026] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0027] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0029] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connection" and "fixation" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixation" can mean fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0030] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or suggesting their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing throughout the text includes three parallel schemes. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scheme A, or scheme B, or a scheme in which A and B are satisfied at the same time. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0031] The utility model provides a splicable foldable filter element device. Example

[0032] 1 and 2 , in one embodiment of the present invention, a foldable filter element device that can be spliced ​​includes a quadrilateral filter element body 10 made of a flexible material, wherein the filter element body 10 is a vertical continuous folded layer with vertical pleats; a left frame 32 and a right frame 34 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the filter element body 10, and at least one clamping rod 41 is provided between the left frame 32 and the right frame 34. Preferably, three clamping rods, a first clamping rod 41, a second clamping rod 42 and a third clamping rod 43, are provided between the left frame 32 and the right frame 34; further, preferably, the three clamping rods have the same shape, structure and size; the left frame 32 and the right frame 34 are used to support the filter element body 10, and the clamping rod is used to stabilize the filter element body 10, so that the filter element body 10 is more stable and reliable to use;

[0033] 2 , the first clamping rod 41 includes at least three clamping teeth. Preferably, the first clamping rod 41 includes a first clamping plate 410, on which a first clamping tooth 411, a second clamping tooth 412, and a third clamping tooth 413 are provided. Of course, as needed, a plurality of clamping teeth can be provided, and the plurality of clamping teeth are continuously arranged on the clamping plate 410. The clamping teeth correspond to the position of the folding layer, and the clamping rod is clamped to the folding layer through the clamping teeth.

[0034] In this embodiment, the filter element body 10 has a certain width, and the left frame 32 and the right frame 34 are respectively clamped on the left and right sides of the filter element body 10 to support the filter element body; the first clamping rod 41, the second clamping rod 42 and the third clamping rod 43 are respectively arranged on the left frame 32 and the right frame 34 to stabilize the filter element body, making the use of the filter element body 10 more stable and reliable.

[0035] In this embodiment, preferably, the quadrilateral filter element body 10 made of the flexible material is a quadrilateral filter element body 10 made of terylene fiber or polyester fiber; that is, the filter element body 10 is a quadrilateral filter element body 10 made of terylene fiber material or polyester fiber material.

[0036] 2 and 5 , in this embodiment, preferably, the continuous folding layer includes at least three foldable vertical grooves, namely a first vertical groove 11 , a second vertical groove 12 and a third vertical groove 13 . Of course, a plurality of continuously arranged vertical grooves can be provided on the folding layer according to actual needs.

[0037] The first vertical groove 11 and the third vertical groove 13 are respectively arranged at both ends of the second vertical groove 12, and the first vertical groove 11, the second vertical groove 12 and the third vertical groove 13 form a continuous folding layer; the engaging teeth include at least a first engaging tooth 411, a second engaging tooth 412, and a third engaging tooth 413, and the positions of the first engaging tooth 411, the second engaging tooth 412, and the third engaging tooth 413 respectively correspond to the positions of the first vertical groove 11, the second vertical groove 12 and the third vertical groove 13, and the first engaging tooth 411, the second engaging tooth 412, and the third engaging tooth 413 are respectively engaged with the first vertical groove 11, the second vertical groove 12 and the third vertical groove 13.

[0038] In this embodiment, the clamping plate 410 is provided with a first clamping tooth 411, a second clamping tooth 412, and a third clamping tooth 413. The first vertical groove 11, the second vertical groove 12 and the third vertical groove 13 form a continuous folding layer. A first folding layer is formed between the first vertical groove 11 and the second vertical groove 12, and the first clamping tooth 411 and the second clamping tooth 412 are clamped together with the first folding layer; a second folding layer is formed between the second vertical groove 12 and the third vertical groove 13, and the second clamping tooth 412 and the third clamping tooth 413 are clamped together with the second folding layer, and so on and so forth, and the clamping teeth and the folding layer are continuously clamped together.

[0039] 2 , in this embodiment, preferably, the first clamping rod 41 includes a first crossbar 414 . The first crossbar 414 is disposed between the left frame 32 and the right frame 34 , and the first clamping rod 41 is disposed on the first crossbar 414 .

[0040] In this embodiment, a first cross bar 414 is provided between the left frame 32 and the right frame 34, which can make the filter element body 10 more stable; the first clamping rod 41 is provided on the first cross bar 414, so that the first clamping rod 41 is provided on the filter element body 10 more firmly, reliably and safely.

[0041] 3, 4, and 5, in this embodiment, preferably, an upper frame 31 and a lower frame 33 are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the filter element body 10. Further, preferably, the upper frame 31, the lower frame 33, the left frame 32, and the right frame 34 are consistent in shape, size, and structure.

[0042] In this embodiment, in order to make the use of the filter element body 10 more stable and reliable, not only are a left frame 32 and a right frame 34 respectively provided on the left and right sides of the filter element body 10, but also an upper frame 31 and a lower frame 33 are respectively provided on the upper and lower ends of the filter element body 10, making the use of the filter element body 10 safer and more reliable.

[0043] In order to facilitate the replacement, installation and disassembly of the filter element device, in this embodiment, preferably, a first corner connector 21 is provided between the upper frame 31 and the left frame 32, a second corner connector 22 is provided between the left frame 32 and the lower frame 33, a third corner connector 23 is provided between the upper frame 31 and the right frame 34, and a fourth corner connector 24 is provided between the right frame 34 and the lower frame 33.

[0044] In this embodiment, the first corner connector 21, the second corner connector 22, the third corner connector 23, and the fourth corner connector 24 are consistent in shape, size, and structure.

[0045] The two ends of the upper frame 31 are respectively clamped on the first corner connector 21 and the third corner connector 23; the two ends of the lower frame 33 are respectively clamped on the second corner connector 22 and the fourth corner connector 24; the two ends of the left frame 32 are respectively clamped on the first corner connector 21 and the second corner connector 22; the two ends of the right frame 34 are respectively clamped on the third corner connector 23 and the fourth corner connector 24.

[0046] 6 and 7 , in this embodiment, further, preferably, the first corner connector 21 includes a first transverse piece 211 and a first vertical piece 212 , one end of the first transverse piece 211 is connected to the other end of the first vertical piece 212 , and preferably, one end of the first transverse piece 211 and the other end of the first vertical piece 212 form a right angle;

[0047] The first transverse piece 211 and the first vertical piece 212 are respectively provided with a first end piece 2131 and a second end piece 2132 on both sides. A first groove 214 is formed between the first end piece 2131 and the second end piece 2132. The first corner connector 21 is clamped to the end corner of the filter element body 10 through the first groove 214. In other words, the first corner connector 21 is clamped to the upper left corner of the filter element body 10 through the first groove 214. Similarly, the second corner connector 22 is clamped to the lower left corner of the filter element body 10; the third corner connector 23 is clamped to the upper right corner of the filter element body 10; and the fourth corner connector 24 is clamped to the lower right corner of the filter element body 10. The four frames are respectively clamped to the four corner connectors.

[0048] 8 , in this embodiment, further, preferably, the upper frame 31 is a long slot, and both ends of the upper frame 31 are respectively connected to the first corner connector 21 and the third corner connector 23 through the long slot.

[0049] In this embodiment, further, preferably, the long slot includes a first baffle 311 and a second baffle 312, the first baffle 311 and the second baffle 312 are arranged on the left and right sides of the long slot, and a long plate 313 is arranged between the first baffle 311 and the second baffle 312, the width of the long plate 313 is shorter than the width between the first baffle 311 and the second baffle 312, and a narrow slot 314 is formed between the long plate 313 and the first baffle.

[0050] The filter element body 10 can be connected to the top of the filter element body 10 by the upper frame 31 through the narrow groove 314, making the filter element body 10 more stable and safe; similarly, the lower frame 33, the left frame 32 and the right frame 34 can be connected to the filter element body 10 in the same way.

[0051] In this embodiment, further, preferably, the long plate 313 is divided into two long pieces (not shown in the figure), and the two long pieces are respectively tightly attached to the first baffle 311 and the second baffle 312, and a narrow groove 314 is formed between the two long pieces and the long groove. In this way, it is more convenient to insert the filter element body 10 into the upper frame 31, so that the upper frame 31 is clamped on the filter element body 10.

[0052] The filter element body 10 of the present invention is continuously folded to form multiple folded layers. According to actual needs, the filter element body 10 can be set to multiple layers, and multiple filter element bodies 10 can be spliced ​​together; it is not only more flexible to use, but also more convenient to install, disassemble and replace.

[0053] The utility model discloses a foldable filter element device which can be spliced ​​and folded, has the advantages of simple structure, low cost, convenient disassembly, easy installation, more flexible use, strong practicality, easy storage and convenient transportation.

[0054] The above description is merely an optional embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made by utilizing the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the utility model concept, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A foldable filter element device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a quadrilateral filter element body made of a flexible material, wherein the filter element body is a vertical continuous folded layer with vertical folds; a left frame and a right frame are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the filter element body, and at least one clamping rod is arranged between the left and right frames, wherein the clamping rod comprises at least three clamping teeth, wherein the clamping teeth correspond to the position of the folded layer, and the clamping rod is clamped with the folded layer through the clamping teeth.

2. The foldable filter element device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The quadrilateral filter element body made of the flexible material is a quadrilateral filter element body made of terylene fibers or polyester fibers.

3. The splicable foldable filter element device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The continuous folding layer includes at least three foldable vertical grooves, namely a first vertical groove, a second vertical groove and a third vertical groove. The first vertical groove and the third vertical groove are respectively arranged at the two ends of the second vertical groove, and the first vertical groove, the second vertical groove and the third vertical groove form a continuous folding layer; the engaging teeth include at least a first engaging tooth, a second engaging tooth and a third engaging tooth. The positions of the first engaging tooth, the second engaging tooth and the third engaging tooth correspond to the positions of the first vertical groove, the second vertical groove and the third vertical groove respectively, and the first engaging tooth, the second engaging tooth and the third engaging tooth are respectively engaged with the first vertical groove, the second vertical groove and the third vertical groove.

4. The splicable foldable filter element device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping rod comprises a cross bar, which is arranged between the left and right frames, and the clamping rod is arranged on the cross bar.

5. The splicable foldable filter element device according to claim 4, characterized in that: An upper frame and a lower frame are respectively arranged at the upper and lower ends of the filter element body.

6. The splicable foldable filter element device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A first corner connector is provided between the upper frame and the left frame, a second corner connector is provided between the left frame and the lower frame, a third corner connector is provided between the upper frame and the right frame, and a fourth corner connector is provided between the right frame and the lower frame.

7. The splicable foldable filter element device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The corner connector includes a horizontal piece and a vertical piece, one end of the horizontal piece is connected to the other end of the vertical piece, and a first end piece and a second end piece are respectively provided on both sides of the horizontal piece and the vertical piece. A groove is formed between the first end piece and the second end piece, and the corner connector is clamped on the end corner of the filter element body through the groove.

8. The splicable foldable filter element device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The frame is a long slot, and the frame is clamped on the corner connector through the long slot.

9. The splicable foldable filter element device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The long slot comprises a blocking piece on each of two sides, a long plate is arranged inside the blocking piece, and a narrow slot is formed between the long plate and one of the blocking pieces on one side.

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