Air purifier and installing method thereof
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing air purifiers face challenges in easy stacking and secure coupling, particularly in restricted spaces, which can lead to damage during distribution and handling, and require complex processes for module connection.
Innovation Solution
The design incorporates a first air purification module with a coupling body, a second module featuring a coupling plate, and a rotation member with specific projections and grooves, allowing for easy rotation and secure coupling between modules, facilitated by a holder and screw coupling from outside, reducing parts and costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If air purification modules are designed for stacking, then space utilization is improved, but coupling complexity and risk of damage during distribution increase
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling mechanism is divided into separate functional components: a coupling body with holder on one module, and a coupling plate with rotation member on the other module. This segmentation allows each component to be simple and easy to manufacture, while their combination provides secure stacking. The holder and coupling body are separate from the rotation member and coupling plate, reducing overall complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder is inserted into the coupling body, and the rotation member is inserted into the coupling plate, creating a nested structure. The holder fits within the coupling body cavity, and the rotation member with its protrusions fits within the coupling plate recesses. This nesting provides secure coupling while keeping individual components compact and simple.
2Reliability
If modules are securely coupled to prevent damage, then reliability is improved, but coupling process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling mechanism uses asymmetric features: the holder has a specific shape that fits into the coupling body cavity, and the rotation member has protrusions that fit into specific recesses on the coupling plate. This asymmetry ensures proper orientation and secure coupling, while the simple insertion motion maintains ease of operation. The asymmetric design prevents incorrect assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling mechanism is designed to be self-aligning and self-securing. The holder automatically positions within the coupling body cavity, and the rotation member's protrusions automatically engage with the coupling plate recesses. The guide protrusions and guide recesses guide the assembly process without requiring external tools or complex procedures, making the coupling both secure and simple.
3Adaptability or versatility
If rotation mechanism is added for flexible coupling, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rotation member enables dynamic adjustment of the coupled modules. The first air purification module can rotate relative to the second module around the rotation member's axis, allowing flexible orientation adjustment. This dynamic capability provides adaptability for different installation configurations while the simple rotation mechanism keeps complexity low.
Solution Approach 2:
The guide protrusions on the rotation member and corresponding guide recesses on the coupling plate are pre-configured to guide the assembly process. The guide features automatically align the components during insertion, and the stopper pre-positioned on the coupling plate limits rotation to appropriate angles. This preliminary configuration simplifies the overall mechanism while enabling flexible coupling.
4Reliability
If multiple coupling components are used, then coupling security is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling components are designed with homogeneous material properties and simple geometries. The holder, coupling body, rotation member, and coupling plate can all be manufactured from similar materials using similar processes. The consistent design language across components simplifies manufacturing and reduces costs while maintaining secure coupling functionality.
Data Source
AI summary
An air purifier is provided. The air purifier includes a first air purification module including a coupling body, a second air purification module arranged on top of the first air purification module and including a coupling plate, a holder configured to be coupled to the coupling body and arranged between the first air purification module and the second air purification module, and a rotation member configured to be coupled to the coupling plate and arranged between the holder and the first air purification module, wherein the second air purification module coupled to the rotation member is rotated with respect to the first air purification module coupled to the holder.