863 results about "Air cleaners" patented technology

Apparatus and method for cleaning air. An air cleaner includes a housing that defines an airflow pathway and a catalytic reactor having a catalyst secured on a porous substrate that is disposed transverse to the airflow pathway. Preferably, the catalyst includes a light activated oxidizing photocatalyst or a thermally activated oxidizing catalyst. A photocatalytic reactor will include a light source directed at a light activated oxidizing photocatalyst, such as TiO₂ particles or a binary oxide particle species, which is disposed on the porous substrate. Most preferably, a metal catalyst is disposed on the photocatalyst particles at a concentration or loading between about 0.01 wt % and about 5 wt %. The air cleaner may further comprise an adsorption matrix upstream of the catalytic reactor, optionally in combination with a heater. A particulate filter and/or an electrostatic precipitator may also be disposed upstream of the adsorption matrix and the catalytic reactor.

A filter element includes a frame construction and a region of media held by the frame construction. The region of media is oriented within the frame construction to remove at least some particulates from a gas stream passing therethrough. The region of media includes a skirted portion, wherein the skirted portion occupies a volume between the frame construction and a sealing surface of a duct, when the filter element is mounted within a duct. In preferred systems, the filter element may be used as a secondary element in the duct of an engine air intake or in a duct of an air cleaner housing. Methods of using and servicing filter elements are described herein.

An intelligent instrumented air cleaner comprises a multi-functional sensor, a central processor, a cloud server, a wireless communication module, a purification device, an alarm device, a motor driving mechanism and a humidifier. According to the intelligent instrumented air cleaner, updating and exchange of memory data are realized through the connection between the wireless communication module and a cloud server of the Internet of Things, the air cleaner is controlled through the connection between a mobile device and the cloud server so that a remote controller can be replaced, remote network control is also realized, the cloud server also has an analysis function and a processing result advice providing function and sends processed data to users for reference, the users can set the working state of the air cleaner by themselves and define working strategies by themselves, the air cleaner saves the strategies automatically and performs actions according to the strategies, and self-selection of self-learning setting optimization is conducted on the data in a memory through big data analysis and processing. By the adoption of the intelligent instrumented air cleaner, an intelligent instrumented household net and an intelligent instrumented office net are realized in the true sense, air is purified, safe and reliable living and working environments are provided, useless consumption of electric energy of a traditional air cleaner is avoided, energy consumption is reduced, using pleasure of a user is improved, the parameters of the environment where the user is located are provided for the user in time, and reliable parameters and solutions are provided for environment change handling.

In a front end structure of a vehicle, a heat exchanger is arranged at a position lower than a bumper reinforcement member, so a position of an engine hood is lowered. Electric auxiliary devices such as a radar, electronic control units for lights, and an air cleaner are arranged at a position higher than the bumper reinforcement member or at the rear of the bumper reinforcement member. By this arrangement, the electric auxiliary devices are arranged at a position which is less likely to be affected by the bumper reinforcement member in a case of light frontal crush.

This invention relates to a wet type air cleaner utilizing a centrifugal impeller with an electric motor instead of using filters, thus the separation of particular dust, mist can be absolutely eliminated from air with the difference of specific gravity between gas and pollution liquid under centrifugal force. An wet type air cleaner utilizing a centrifugal impeller comprising: protection grill (400) and water tank (401) located on an inlet pipe (405), an electric motor (433) with a centrifugal impeller (408) and a bearing (434) located inside of centrifugal cleaner (407), a drain trap (441) and humidity controller (442) installed on an exit pipe (432) etc. Therefore centrifugal wet type air cleaner make fresh air efficiently to be carried out by centrifugal force without using filters in the field of home, office, passenger car, dust place like cement factory, machine center, exhaust gas cleaner for an industrial burner and an internal combustion engine.

An improved filter element for use in an electrostatic precipitation air cleaning device, the filter element including rod electrodes arranged through a stack of alternating fluted plastic sheets and plate electrodes. Successive plate electrodes are arranged to make contact with an alternating one or the other of the rod electrodes. The plate and rod electrodes may be composed of high impedance materials such as paper and plastic, respectively. An arrangement for removably inserting a filter element into an air cleaning device is provided. The arrangement also removably provides electrical connectivity between the filter element and the air cleaning device. The filter element can thus be readily removed and re-installed by a user.

An air quality system comprising at least one air cleaner unit in communication with an interior air space. In one embodiment, an air quality system for an aircraft comprises a first set of air cleaner units in communication with a lower plenum of the aircraft recirculation system and a second set of air cleaner units in communication with an upper plenum of the aircraft recirculation system. Each air cleaner unit comprises at least one adsorbent unit in combination with at least one photocatalytic oxidation unit. In one embodiment, an air cleaner unit comprises a relatively weak adsorbent material upstream from a photocatalytic oxidation unit, and a relatively strong adsorbent material downstream from the photocatalytic oxidation unit. Methods for removing a pollutant from an air stream and for making an air cleaner unit are also disclosed.

An air cleaner is provided with a reduced restriction precleaner cooperating with a tangential inlet and centering and locating an annular filter element, and reducing inlet restriction.

An electro-mechanical electrostatic air cleaner that combines a low air resistance dielectric fibrous filter material positioned between and electrically charged by two electrically resistant carbon coated screens. The screens are charged by a remotely mounted bi-polar power supply. A pair of post ionization electrodes charge particles in the air with opposite charges, causing the particles to agglomerate. A plurality of screens may be placed in an array for increased one-pass filtration.

Filter arrangements include a barrier media, usually pleated, treated with a deposit of fine fibers. The media is particularly advantageous at high temperature (greater than 140° F.) systems. Such systems may include engine systems and fluid compressor systems. Filter arrangements may take the form of tubular, radially sealing elements; tubular, axial sealing elements; forward flow air cleaners; reverse flow air cleaners; and panel filters.

Disclosed is an air cleaner having independent fluid paths and a home appliance having the air cleaner. The air cleaner includes a front panel having a plurality of air inlets formed thereon for air to flow in from outside of the case, first and second blower devices arranged inside the case to allow air to flow in through the plurality of air inlets, first and second filter units arranged to filter the air flowing in by the first and second blower devices, a first outlet located on the case to release the air, a second outlet formed at a different location from that of the first outlet, a first fluid path formed between one of the plurality of air inlets and the first outlet; and a second fluid path formed between another of the plurality of air inlets and the second outlet.

A garbage storage apparatus includes a bin, a cover and an air cleaner. The bin defines a space for storing garbage. The cover is for covering the bin. The air cleaner is communicated with the bin for cleaning air in the bin. The air cleaner may include a catalyst for processing the air. The catalyst may be an optical catalyst that is activated by means of light.

An air cleaner assembly is provided, which is configured for alternate installation therein of different sized filter cartridges. Features of the air cleaner assembly and components for use therewith, are described. Also methods of assembly and use are described.

An exhaust system device is disclosed. The exhaust system device may have a mount supporting a first exhaust treatment device and a second exhaust treatment device. The exhaust system device may also have a mounting bracket coupled to the mount. The exhaust system device may further have an air cleaner attached to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket may be configured to substantially occlude the air cleaner from thermal radiation emitted by the first exhaust treatment device and the second exhaust treatment device.

An air cleaning apparatus including a housing defining an airflow passage, a blower retained by the housing and adapted when energized to move air through the airflow passage, a filter element disposed in the airflow passage and having an inlet surface for collecting particulate matter from the airflow. A nozzle element is adapted to engage the inlet surface and is connectable to a vacuum system for allowing the vacuum system to remove the particulate matter collected on the inlet surface. An emitter bathes the inlet surface with radiation to kill germs and detoxify impurities which collect thereon. The filter element is rotated relative to the nozzle element and emitter so that substantially all of the inlet surface is vacuumed and radiated.

Air cleaner assemblies and components therefor are described and shown. Also methods of assembly and use are described and shown. Projection/receiver arrangements are described, for securing a filter cartridge in place within the housing. Also housing seal arrangements for the filter arrangements being sealed to the housing, and specific housing features and cartridge features are shown.

A small vehicle has a frame assembly that is supported by rear wheels. An engine is supported by the frame assembly. The rear wheels are driven by the engine through a shaft drive arrangement. A brake assembly is connected to the shaft drive arrangement. An exhaust system extends away from the engine. An air cleaner is positioned along an air induction system of the engine. The air cleaner is positioned between the exhaust system and a cooling air duct that supplies cooling air to the brake assembly.

An air cleaner of the present invention, wherein an inlet port 4 and an outlet port 5 are formed and provided with air blower means 1 therein, an antiallergenic filter having an aromatic hydroxyl compound is installed in the air flow passage of the air blower means 1 in a main body 2, and the inlet port 4 formed in the main body 2 is provided at the lower part of the front panel, such that the suction air flow may be formed along the floor plane 3, whereby pollen and dead mites, and the like, which are present in a vicinity of a floor plane 3 can be efficiently sucked to inactivate allergic activity. A treating solution of the present invention is characterized in that it is prepared by dissolving and/or dispersing a water-soluble material and a water-insoluble material in a mixed solvent of water and a cellosolve and/or a carbitol. A method of manufacturing functional filter according to the present invention is characterized in that the treating solution above is adhesion fixed to the filter base material. A functional filter according to the present invention is characterized in that it is manufactured by the above method of manufacturing. A device according to the present invention is characterized in that the functional filter of the present invention is disposed between the inlet port and the outlet port for air or water. An air cleaning filter of the present invention is characterized in that two or more materials selected from a material having antiallergenic properties, a material having antibacterial properties, a material having antivirus properties, and a material having antifungal properties, are adhesion fixed. A device of the present invention is characterized in that the filter of the present invention is disposed between the inlet port and the outlet port for air.

An air cleaner for removing air pollutants by a water spray type of dust collecting system, which includes a dust collecting part and an air and water separating part in the interior of an air duct, the dust collecting part composed of primary and secondary dust collectors by water spraying, each of which having a plurality of spraying nozzles layeredly arranged by predetermined intervals to be opposed at an angle of 30° from the top to bottom thereof, and a space dust collector by water spraying disposed in a space between the primary and secondary dust collectors by water spraying, such that the three-step air and water contact causes foreign materials such as dust, gases and so on to be absorbed, dissolved and settled, and the air and water separating part formed of a groove-engaged type and layeredly curved by six-step folding at an angle of 90° in consideration of air resistance, for passing only the air flowing from the dust collecting part and collecting water drops.

An evaporative emissions control system for small internal combustion engines, including a charcoal canister which is in fluid communication with the air space above the liquid fuel within the carburetor of the engine and the air space above the liquid fuel within the fuel tank of the engine. The charcoal canister contains charcoal media, and when the engine is not running, fuel vapors from the carburetor and the fuel tank migrate to, and are trapped within, the charcoal media of the charcoal canister. The charcoal canister may comprise a separate component, or may be integrally formed with an engine component such as the air cleaner, the carburetor, or the body of the fuel tank, for example. During running of the engine, vacuum within the carburetor induces a flow of atmospheric air through the charcoal canister to purge the collected fuel vapors from the charcoal media, and the fuel vapors pass into the engine for consumption. In another embodiment, an evaporative emissions control system including a charcoal canister is provided for an engine which includes a fuel injection system.

The invention relates to an ethylene-vinylacetate (EVA) copolymer resin hot melt adhesive with high melting point, fast curing and low melting viscosity. The hot melt adhesive comprises the following components in parts by weight: 40-60 parts of ethylene-EVA copolymer resin, 20-40 parts of tackifying resin and 10-30 parts of synthetic wax. The hot melt adhesive is especially suitable for splicing the paper filter element of the air cleaner.

An intake system (10, 20) for a vehicle internal combustion engine is provided in which a first air intake duct (16), having an air intake inlet (16a) to inhale external air, is connected to an air cleaner box (14). A second air intake duct (17, 27) is also connected to the air cleaner box. The air intake inlet is closer to the air cleaner box than the second air intake duct is. The cross section area of a second air intake duct is greater than the cross section area of the first air intake duct. The center axis of the second air intake duct at an end on the side of a second air intake opening (12, 22) intersects with the center axis of the first air intake duct at an end on the side of a first air intake opening (11).

Air cleaner assemblies and components therefore are described and shown. Also methods of assembly and use are described and shown. Example air cleaner assemblies shown. Projection/receiver arrangements are described, for securing a filter cartridge in place within the housing. Also housing seal arrangements for the filter arrangements being sealed to the housing, and specific housing features and cartridge features are shown.

An air cleaner electrode assembly includes an elongated collector electrode and a plurality of elongated discharge electrodes arranged around the collector electrode. A fan may move air in a direction parallel to a length of the electrodes. The collector electrode may have a plurality of distinct faces where at least one discharge electrode is associated with a corresponding face. A cleaning shuttle may be configured to ride on and remove debris from the elongated electrodes. A voltage differential across the electrodes and the fan speed may be adjusted independently of each other.

An air cleaner device can include an air cleaner case including a case main unit and a cover. An intake duct can be disposed on the cover, and an intake path can be disposed on the case main unit. An air cleaner element can be accommodated in the air cleaner case. When the air cleaner device is mounted in a vehicle and viewed from a vehicle side, the air cleaner case is formed to be vertically long. The intake duct is formed to have an upstream-side opening portion thereof oriented toward a first side of the air cleaner case, and a downstream-side opening portion thereof can be oriented downwardly. The intake path is formed to have an upstream-side opening portion thereof oriented upwardly to face the downstream-side opening portion of the intake duct, and a downstream-side opening portion thereof is oriented toward a second side of the air cleaner case.

The present invention relates to a refrigerator having an air-cleaner. The present invention comprises a refrigerator including a main body having a predetermined storage space and a door for selectively opening and closing the storage space; and an air-cleaner including a case fixed to the main body and having at least an inlet and an outlet, a filter unit for filtering air sucked through the inlet, and a blower for sucking air through the inlet and discharging the air filtered in the filter unit through the outlet. The filter unit comprises at least a filter for purifying the air sucked through the inlet; a filter basket which is detachably mounted in the case and in which the filter is seated; a basket door fixed to the filter basket and drawn out in a drawer-like fashion to selectively open and close the case; a fastening means for fastening the basket door to the filter basket; a guiding means for guiding the mount and dismount of the filter basket; and a locking means for keeping the filter basket to be mounted in the case. According to the present invention, it is possible to improve a front appearance, to simply replace a filter, to improve the efficiency of sucking and discharging air, to minimize vibration generated when the air-cleaner operates, and to easily check whether the air-cleaner operates.

A V-pack filter includes a frame construction having a first frame structure and a second frame structure. The V-pack filter also includes first and second panel sections mounted in extension between the first and second frame structures. The first panel section has first and second ends. The second panel section has third and fourth ends. The first and third ends have a first distance therebetween while the second and fourth ends have a second distance therebetween. The second distance is generally greater than the first distance. The first and second panel sections and the second frame structure define an air flow aperture. A seal arrangement circumscribes the air flow aperture and projects outwardly from the second frame structure. The first frame structure defines a first receiver indent. Assemblies and methods are also included.

The present invention relates to a vehicle's air intake device. In an embodiment, the intake device comprises an intake pipe, an air cleaner case in fluid communication with the intake pipe, a connection pipe in fluid communication with the air cleaner case, a carburetor attached to the connection pipe, and a plurality of resonators. In an embodiment, the intake device comprises an intake pipe, an air cleaner case in fluid communication with the intake pipe, a connection pipe in fluid communication with the air cleaner case, a carburetor attached to the connection pipe, and means for reducing intake sound levels.

An absorbent, such as, for example, an active carbon, is provided in an intake air passage, for example, in an air cleaner, to efficiently adsorb fuel vapor. To ensure that fuel vapor adsorbed into the intake air passage can be efficiently desorbed even when there is only a small amount of the intake air, an intake throttle valve is provided upstream of the adsorbent and an opening of the intake throttle valve is throttled so as to decompress an area near the adsorbent. Desorption of fuel vapor also can be efficiently promoted by using a heater to directly heat the adsorbent in the intake air passage or by heating the intake air to indirectly heat the adsorbent.

An air cleaner eliminates moisture laden in air, thus preventing the moisture from being added to a dust collecting filter and, for example, a deodorizing filter, therefore preventing performance of the dust collecting filter and the deodorizing filter from being deteriorated. The air cleaner includes a cabinet having an air inlet port and an air outlet port, a blowing unit provided in the cabinet to circulate air from the air inlet port to the air outlet port, and a filtering unit provided between the air inlet port and the air outlet port to filter the air drawn into the cabinet. The filtering unit includes a dehumidifying filter to adsorb moisture laden in the air, a dust collecting filter to collect dust laden in the air, and a deodorizing filter to remove an odor from the air. In this case, the dehumidifying filter is placed nearer to the air inlet port in comparison with both the dust collecting filter and the deodorizing filter.