Window-attached air treatment device, air treatment system including same, and air treatment method

Abstract

The present invention provides a window-attached air treatment device, an air treatment system including same, and an air treatment method. The air treatment system comprises: the window-attached air treatment device installed on a window; and an electronic device interlocked with the window-attached air treatment device. The electronic device includes: a control body part; a sensor provided on the control body part and sensing an indoor air state; a display provided on the control body part and outputting at least sensing information sensed by the sensor; and a remote controller transmitting an instruction for controlling the window-attached air treatment device. The remote controller may control the window-attached air treatment device through a remote controller receiving unit provided in the control body part or directly control the window-attached air treatment device.

Description

Window-mounted air treatment device and air treatment system including the same, and air treatment method

[0001] The present invention relates to a window-mounted air treatment device, an air treatment system including the same, and an air treatment method.

[0002] With buildings becoming increasingly airtight and people spending more time at home due to external air pollution from fine dust and the impact of COVID-19, the need for ventilation is growing. In fact, relevant standards are even mandating the installation of ventilation measures in some buildings that meet specific criteria.

[0003] The problem that the present invention aims to solve is to enable effective air treatment between indoor and outdoor spaces as an air treatment means.

[0004] In particular, it provides an air handling solution located above the floor space by efficiently optimizing the area occupying the indoor space.

[0005] In addition, it provides an air treatment method that allows controlling the air treatment means between the indoor and outdoor environments in both manual and automatic ways.

[0006] In addition, the present invention provides an air treatment method that controls the air treatment means via a long-distance wireless method and senses the indoor air condition within the air treatment means itself, thereby enabling air treatment between the indoor and outdoor environments for air purification.

[0007] In addition, it provides an air treatment solution that can be easily and conveniently installed using a window without the need for separate wall drilling for air treatment between the indoor and outdoor spaces.

[0008] The problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0009] An air treatment system according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a window-mounted air treatment device installed on a window; and an electronic device linked to the window-mounted air treatment device; wherein the electronic device comprises: a control body; a sensor provided on the control body and sensing an indoor air condition; a display provided on the control body and outputting at least sensing information sensed by the sensor; and a remote control that transmits instructions for controlling the window-mounted air treatment device; wherein the remote control can control the window-mounted air treatment device through a remote control receiver provided on the control body or directly control the window-mounted air treatment device.

[0010] Additionally, the window-mounted air treatment device includes an air treatment unit, one of which is located indoors and the other is located outdoors; the air treatment unit includes an intake unit and an exhaust unit that communicate indoors and outdoors, and the window-mounted air treatment device can control the intake unit to draw in indoor air and control the exhaust unit to discharge outdoor air into indoors.

[0011] Additionally, the air treatment unit may include a body part equipped with the intake unit; and a cover part that covers and finishes the front of the body part.

[0012] In addition, the cover part is joined with the body part with a gap, and the intake part can draw in air from the room through the gap and exhaust it to the outside.

[0013] According to another aspect of the present invention, a window-mounted air treatment device comprises an air treatment unit having one side located indoors and the other side located outdoors; wherein the air treatment unit comprises an intake unit and an exhaust unit that communicate with the indoors and the outdoors, and the window-mounted air treatment device can control the intake unit to draw in air from the indoors and control the exhaust unit to discharge outdoor air into the indoors.

[0014] Additionally, the air treatment unit may include a body part equipped with the intake unit; and a cover part that covers and finishes the front of the body part.

[0015] In addition, the cover part is joined with the body part with a gap, and the intake part can draw in air from the room through the gap and exhaust it to the outside.

[0016] In addition, the air treatment unit can exhaust outside air into the room through a second space different from the first space provided between the cover part and the body part.

[0017] In addition, the cover part is equipped with an indicator for displaying the air quality status on the front side and can be detachably coupled to the body part using a hook method.

[0018] Additionally, the air treatment unit may include a frame part comprising a grid and an opening formed on the grid; and a plurality of vents each installed in the opening.

[0019] Additionally, the air treatment unit may include a first filter facing the body part; and a second filter provided between the first filter and the frame part.

[0020] In addition, the second filter has a structure corresponding to the opening, and an opening corresponding to the grid may be formed.

[0021] In addition, the above air treatment unit can be finished through windows and packing.

[0022] An air treatment method according to another aspect of the present invention comprises: a step of installing a window-mounted air treatment device on a window; and a step of controlling the window-mounted air treatment device through an electronic device linked to the window-mounted air treatment device; wherein the electronic device comprises: a control body; a sensor provided on the control body and sensing an indoor air condition; a display provided on the control body and outputting at least sensing information sensed by the sensor; and a remote control that transmits instructions for controlling the window-mounted air treatment device; wherein the remote control can control the window-mounted air treatment device through a remote control receiver provided on the control body or directly control the window-mounted air treatment device.

[0023] According to the present invention as described above, the following effects are achieved.

[0024] According to the present invention, air treatment between indoors and outdoors can be effectively performed as an air treatment means.

[0025] In addition, by efficiently optimizing the area occupying the indoor space, it is possible to provide an air treatment solution located above the floor space.

[0026] In addition, an air treatment method can be provided that allows controlling the air treatment means between the indoor and outdoor environments in both manual and automatic ways.

[0027] In addition, an air treatment method can be provided that controls the air treatment means using a long-distance wireless method and senses the indoor air condition within the air treatment means itself, thereby enabling air treatment between the indoor and outdoor environments for air purification.

[0028] In addition, an air treatment solution can be provided that can be easily and conveniently installed using a window without the need for separate wall drilling for air treatment between the indoor and outdoor spaces.

[0029] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the front of a window-mounted air treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the rear of a window-mounted air treatment device according to FIG. 1.

[0031] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a window-mounted air treatment device according to FIG. 1.

[0032] FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating an air treatment system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] FIG. 5 is a flowchart sequentially illustrating an air treatment method according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] The embodiments described in this specification may be modified in various ways. Specific embodiments may be depicted in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, the specific embodiments of the invention in the accompanying drawings are intended only to facilitate understanding of various embodiments. Accordingly, the technical concept is not limited by the specific embodiments of the invention in the accompanying drawings, and it should be understood that it includes all equivalents or substitutions that fall within the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0035] Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but these components are not limited by the aforementioned terms. The aforementioned terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. In this specification, terms such as “comprising” or “having” are intended to indicate the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0036] When it is stated that one component is "connected" or "joined" to another component, it should be understood that while it may be directly connected or joined to that other component, there may also be other components in between.

[0037] On the other hand, when it is stated that one component is "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0038] In the present invention, the expression "identical" means not only complete agreement but also includes differences to the extent that account for the range of processing errors. Furthermore, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known functions or configurations may unnecessarily obscure the essence of the invention, such detailed description is abbreviated or omitted.

[0039]

[0040] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the window-mounted air treatment device (100) may include an air treatment unit (110, 120). The air treatment unit (110, 120) may include an intake unit (115) and an exhaust unit (117) that communicate the indoor and outdoor environments.

[0041] The above air treatment unit (110, 120) may include a body part (110) and a cover part (120). One side of the air treatment unit (110, 120) may be located indoors and the other side may be located outdoors. In addition, the intake unit (115) and the exhaust unit (117) may correspond to a configuration that serves to connect the indoors and the outdoors on the air treatment unit (110, 120).

[0042] In addition, the window-mounted air treatment device (100) can control the intake unit (115) to draw in indoor air and control the exhaust unit (117) to discharge outdoor air into the room.

[0043] The body part (110) of the air treatment unit (110, 120) may correspond to the part where the intake unit (115) is provided. The cover part (120) of the air treatment unit (110, 120) may be provided to cover the front of the body part (110) to cover the front portion.

[0044] At this time, the cover part (120) can be joined to the body part (110) with a gap (110H). The intake part (115) can draw in air from the room through the gap (110H) and exhaust it to the outside.

[0045] The intake section (115) of the air treatment section (110, 120) may be provided on the body part (110). The exhaust section (117) may exhaust outside air into the room. Meanwhile, the cover part (120) may be provided with an indicator (121) for displaying the air quality status on the front.

[0046] In addition, the cover part (120) may be detachably coupled to the body part (110) in a hook manner. The frame part (150) of the air processing unit (110, 120) may include a grid and an opening (150H) formed on the grid.

[0047] The vents (160) of the air treatment unit (110, 120) may be provided in multiple numbers and each may be installed in the opening (150H). The first filter (130) of the air treatment unit (110, 120) may be provided to face the body part (110).

[0048] The second filter (140) of the air treatment unit (110, 120) may be provided between the first filter (130) and the frame part (150). The second filter (140) may have a structure corresponding to the opening (150H) of the frame part (150).

[0049] Meanwhile, the air treatment section (110, 120) can be finished by packing into the groove (1H) of the window (1). The frame part (150) is formed to have a step (115H) relative to the body part (110).

[0050] The above frame part (150) can be inserted into the groove (1H) of the window (1) through this step (115H). Of course, the air handling part (110, 120) can also be inserted and installed into the groove (1H) of the window (1) even without the step (115H).

[0051]

[0052] Referring to FIGS. 2, FIGS. 3 and FIGS. 4, the air treatment system (1000) may include a window-mounted air treatment device (100) and an electronic device (200). Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device (200) may include a control unit (210), a sensor (250), a display (220), and a remote control (240).

[0053] Here, the window-mounted air treatment device (100) may include an air treatment unit (110, 120). The air treatment unit (110, 120) may include an intake unit (115) and an exhaust unit (117) that communicate the indoor and outdoor spaces.

[0054] The above air treatment unit (110, 120) may include a body part (110) and a cover part (120). The window-mounted air treatment device (100) may be fixedly installed on a window. The electronic device (200) may be linked with the window-mounted air treatment device (100).

[0055] In addition, the control unit (210) of the electronic device (200) can control the window-mounted air treatment device (100). The sensor (250) of the electronic device (200) is provided on the control unit (210) and can sense the indoor air condition.

[0056] The display (220) of the electronic device (200) is provided on the control unit (210) and can output at least the sensing information sensed by the sensor (250). The remote control (240) of the electronic device (200) can transmit instructions for controlling the window-mounted air treatment device (100).

[0057] The above remote control (240) can control the window-mounted air treatment device (100) through the remote control receiver (230) provided in the control unit (210), or directly control the window-mounted air treatment device (100).

[0058]

[0059] Referring to FIG. 5, the air treatment method (S100) may have a window-mounted air treatment device (100) installed on the window (S110). In addition, the window-mounted air treatment device (100) may be controlled through an electronic device (200) linked to the window-mounted air treatment device (100) (S120).

[0060]

[0061] The driving method of the physical configurations described above is based on motors, actuators, etc., to enable forward and backward movement and rotational movement, and the shape and size of each component can be selected and provided in various ways depending on the installation site and the materials to be implemented. Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and various modifications are possible by those skilled in the art to which the invention belongs without departing from the gist of the invention claimed in the claims, and such modifications should not be understood individually from the technical spirit or perspective of the present invention.

Claims

1. As an air treatment system, A window-mounted air treatment device installed in a window; and Includes an electronic device linked to the above-mentioned window-mounted air treatment device; and The above electronic device is, Control body; A sensor provided on the above-mentioned control body and sensing the indoor air condition; A display provided on the control body portion above and outputting at least the sensing information sensed by the sensor; and It includes a remote control that transmits instructions for controlling the above-mentioned window-mounted air treatment device; An air treatment system in which the above remote control controls the window-mounted air treatment device through a remote control receiver provided in the control body, or directly controls the window-mounted air treatment device.

2. In Paragraph 1, Window-mounted air treatment devices, An air treatment unit comprising one side located indoors and the other side located outdoors; The above air treatment unit includes an intake section and an exhaust section that communicate the indoor and outdoor environments, and The above window-mounted air treatment device An air treatment system that controls the intake unit to draw in indoor air and controls the exhaust unit to discharge outdoor air into the indoor space.

3. In Paragraph 2, The above air treatment unit is, A body part equipped with the above intake portion; and An air treatment system comprising: a cover part that covers and finishes the front of the above-mentioned body part.

4. In Paragraph 3, The above cover part is joined to the above body part with a spaced-apart gap, and The above intake unit is an air treatment system that draws in indoor air through the above separation space and exhausts it to the outside.

5. As a window-mounted air treatment device, An air treatment unit comprising one side located indoors and the other side located outdoors; The above air treatment unit includes an intake section and an exhaust section that communicate the indoor and outdoor environments, and The above window-mounted air treatment device is, A window-mounted air treatment device that controls the intake section to draw in indoor air and controls the exhaust section to discharge outdoor air into the indoor space.

6. In Paragraph 5, The above air treatment unit is, A body part equipped with the above intake portion; and A window-mounted air treatment device comprising: a cover part that covers and finishes the front of the body part.

7. In Paragraph 6, The above cover part is joined to the above body part with a spaced-apart gap, and The above intake unit is a window-mounted air treatment device that draws in indoor air through the above-mentioned space and exhausts it to the outside.

8. In Paragraph 7, The above air treatment unit is, A window-mounted air treatment device having the exhaust portion exhaust outside air into the room through a second space different from the first space provided between the cover part and the body part.

9. In Paragraph 8, The above cover part is, An indicator for displaying air quality status is provided on the front, and A window-mounted air treatment device that is detachably coupled to the above-mentioned body part using a hook method.

10. In Paragraph 6, The above air treatment unit is, A frame part comprising a grid and an opening formed on the grid; and A window-mounted air treatment device comprising a plurality of vents each installed in the opening.

11. In Paragraph 10, The above air treatment unit is, A first filter facing the above body part; A window-mounted air treatment device comprising: a second filter provided between the first filter and the frame part.

12. In Paragraph 11, The above second filter is a window-mounted air treatment device configured to correspond to an opening in the frame part.

13. In Paragraph 5, The above air treatment unit is a window-mounted air treatment device that is finished through a window and a packing.

14. As an air treatment method, A step of installing a window-mounted air treatment device on a window; and The method includes the step of controlling the window-mounted air treatment device through an electronic device linked to the window-mounted air treatment device. The above electronic device is, Control body; A sensor provided on the above-mentioned control body and sensing the indoor air condition; A display provided on the control body portion above and outputting at least the sensing information sensed by the sensor; and It includes a remote control that transmits instructions for controlling the above-mentioned window-mounted air treatment device; An air treatment method in which the above remote control controls the window-mounted air treatment device through a remote control receiver provided in the control body, or directly controls the window-mounted air treatment device.

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