Purifier and air purification appliance

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing oil fume purifiers are complex and large in size, making them inconvenient to use and placing them degrades user experience.

Innovation Solution

A compact purifier design featuring a shell with a purification assembly that includes a support part, a coil assembly, a grille part, and a power supply assembly, along with a wind speed sensor and controller to control ozone generation for effective air purification, integrated with an extractor hood for efficient oil fume removal.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing oil fume purifiers use multiple filter components and complex control systems, then purification effectiveness is improved, but device complexity and size increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepurification effectivenessVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple purification functions (electrostatic filtration, activated carbon adsorption, and ozone generation) into a single integrated purifier unit. The electrostatic filter, activated carbon element, and coil assembly are housed together in one device, eliminating the need for separate purification devices and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining comprehensive purification effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The purifier is designed to perform multiple purification functions simultaneously: the electrostatic filter captures particles, the activated carbon element adsorbs odors and gases, and the coil assembly generates ozone for sterilization. This multi-functional design allows a single device to replace multiple specialized devices, reducing complexity while improving overall purification reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If existing oil fume purifiers include multiple components and systems, then purification performance is improved, but the size of the device increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepurification performanceVSAvoiddevice size
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a nested arrangement where the electrostatic filter, activated carbon element, and coil assembly are positioned concentrically or in overlapping configurations within the housing. The electrostatic filter is arranged around the coil assembly, and the activated carbon element is positioned to utilize the same air flow path, maximizing space utilization and minimizing device volume while maintaining all purification functions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The purifier utilizes vertical stacking and multi-level arrangement of components within the housing. The electrostatic filter, activated carbon element, and coil assembly are arranged at different vertical levels and radial positions, allowing three-dimensional space optimization. This dimensional arrangement enables all components to fit within a compact cylindrical housing while maintaining effective air flow through each purification stage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Reliability

If the purifier uses ozone generation for sterilization, then purification effectiveness is improved, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesterilization effectivenessVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The coil assembly operates in periodic cycles rather than continuously, generating ozone during designated sterilization periods and remaining inactive during normal filtration operation. The controller activates the coil assembly at intervals to maintain sterilization effectiveness while minimizing energy consumption during routine air purification when full sterilization is not required.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The controller adjusts the operating parameters of the coil assembly based on air quality conditions, activating ozone generation only when pollution levels exceed thresholds or during scheduled sterilization cycles. This parameter-based control allows the system to maintain sterilization effectiveness when needed while reducing energy consumption during normal operating conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The compact design enhances user experience by providing effective purification of oil fumes, reducing the size and complexity of the purifier while maintaining high removal rates for pollutants like PM2.5, ammonia, benzene, and bacteria, with ozone generation optimizing energy usage based on air flow.

Implementation Method 1

a coil assembly arranged on one side of the support part

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrostatic discharge: Electrostatic Discharge

Implementation Method 2

a grille part connected to the support part, where the grille part and the support part form a mounting chamber in which an activated carbon element is placed

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdsorption: Adsorption

Data Source

PatentEP3985316B1Purifier and air purification appliance
Publication Date: 2024.05.08 GUANGDONG ARCAIR APPLIANCE CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed are a purifier and an extractor hood. The purifier includes a shell and a purification assembly. A receiving space is formed in the house, and the purification assembly is arranged in the receiving space. The purification assembly includes a support part, a coil assembly, a grille part and a power supply assembly. The coil assembly is arranged on one side of the support part, and the grille part is connected to the support part. The grille part and the support part form a mounting chamber in which an activated carbon element is placed. The power supply assembly is arranged on one side of the support part facing away from the coil assembly, and the power supply assembly is electrically connected to the coil assembly. The extractor hood includes the purifier and a fan connected to the purifier. The fan is configured for the suction of gas and discharging the gas into the purifier, and a second plug of the purifier is connected to the fan. Through the arrangement of the purification assembly, the purifier can purify oil fumes to make the gas discharged from the purifier cleaner. The purification assembly is arranged in the receiving space of the shell, so that the structure of the purifier is simple and the production of the miniaturized purifier is facilitated.