Air Cleaner With Lateral Discharge and Multi-Functional Top Surface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing air cleaners that discharge filtered air upward often occupy significant space, reducing space utilization and impairing performance due to air recirculation, and lack effective utilization of the top surface.
Innovation Solution
A cylindrical air cleaner design with a second body that doubles as a tabletop, incorporating features like a charging pad and indicator, while directing discharged air along the surface of the second body to prevent recirculation and enhance space utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a large-volume air cleaner is provided to achieve air cleaning performance, then air cleaning performance is improved, but space utilization is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The top surface of the air cleaner body is designed to serve dual purposes: it functions as the discharge outlet for filtered air while simultaneously providing a usable tabletop surface. This multi-functionality allows the air cleaner to maintain effective air cleaning performance without occupying additional space, as the top surface becomes useful for placing objects rather than being merely a discharge opening.
2Area of stationary object
If another member having a storage space is provided at the air cleaner to increase space utilization, then space utilization is improved, but air discharge effectiveness is reduced due to air collision
Solution Approach 1:
The top surface is segmented into distinct functional zones: a discharge outlet region for air ejection and a tabletop region for placing objects. The discharge outlet is positioned such that air flows laterally across the top surface rather than vertically upward, allowing the air flow path and the tabletop surface to coexist without interference. This segmentation enables both air discharge effectiveness and space utilization to be maintained simultaneously.
3Length of moving object
If the outlet is provided at the top with a fan to blow filtered air to a long distance, then air discharge distance is improved, but the top surface becomes less usable due to operating unit placement
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of directing air flow vertically upward from a central top outlet, the discharge outlet is positioned laterally at the top surface, changing the dimension of air ejection from vertical to horizontal. This allows the operating unit to be placed on the top surface without blocking the air flow path, as the air is discharged sideways rather than straight up. The fan can be positioned within the body to drive lateral air flow across the top surface to the discharge outlet, maintaining long-distance air discharge capability while preserving top surface usability for controls and object placement.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The design allows for efficient air cleaning performance while maximizing space utilization by utilizing the top surface for additional functions, such as a charging pad and indicator, without compromising air discharge effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
a filter disposed inside the first body and facing the inlet
Implementation Method 2
a blower fan disposed between the inlet and the outlet inside the first body
Data Source
AI summary
An air cleaner according to the present disclosure includes: a first body having an inlet and an outlet; a filter disposed inside the first body and facing the inlet; a blower fan disposed between the inlet and the outlet inside the first body; a blower motor disposed inside the first body and configured to rotate the blower fan; and a second body coupled to an upper side of the first body and extending along a lateral direction, wherein the second body includes an indicator configured to display an operation state, wherein the indicator has a lamp configured to emit light and a lamp housing in which the lamp is disposed, and wherein the lamp housing has a groove to allow light emitted by the lamp to pass through.