Wall-mounted air purifier
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall-mounted air purifiers face a challenge in balancing the convenience of filter replacement with maintaining a clean and aesthetically pleasing appearance, as current designs often compromise on one aspect for the other.
Innovation Solution
The design incorporates a bracket within the casing to support the filter, with a dedicated insertion hole on the front side for easy filter replacement and a detachable front cover to protect the filter and enhance the appearance of the air purifier.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If a reversible cover is provided to cover the opening window for filter replacement, then the appearance of the air purifier is improved, but the convenience of filter replacement deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The front cover is divided into an upper fixed portion and a lower detachable portion. The lower portion can be removed to access the filter for replacement, while the upper portion remains to maintain the appearance. This segmentation allows the cover to serve both aesthetic and functional purposes without compromising either.
Solution Approach 2:
The front cover transitions from a static closed state to a dynamic partially open state during filter replacement. The detachable lower portion allows temporary access to the filter compartment, then returns to its closed position to maintain appearance. This dynamic behavior resolves the contradiction between maintaining appearance and enabling filter replacement.
2Ease of operation
If the opening window is made accessible for filter replacement, then the convenience of filter replacement is improved, but the appearance of the air purifier deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The front cover is segmented into fixed and detachable portions, allowing the opening window to remain visually intact while providing access points for filter replacement. The detachable lower portion of the front cover exposes the opening window only when needed, maintaining appearance during normal operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The lower portion of the front cover is extracted or removed temporarily to access the filter through the opening window. This extraction allows filter replacement without permanently compromising the appearance, as the cover portion can be reattached after maintenance.
3Ease of operation
If the front cover is made detachable for filter access, then the ease of filter replacement is improved, but the structural integrity of the casing deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The front cover is segmented into upper and lower portions connected by a hinge or detachable connection. This segmentation allows the lower portion to be opened or removed for filter access while the upper portion remains attached to maintain the overall structural integrity and appearance of the casing.
Solution Approach 2:
A hinge or detachable connection mechanism serves as an intermediary between the upper and lower portions of the front cover. This intermediary allows controlled access to the filter while maintaining the structural connection, preventing complete separation that would compromise casing integrity.
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
This solution allows for convenient filter replacement while maintaining a clean and visually appealing design, balancing functionality and aesthetics.
Implementation Method 1
a filter inserted in the bracket
Implementation Method 2
the purification module further includes an ultraviolet light source disposed between the two support plates
Data Source
AI summary
The present application provides a wall-mounted air purifier, which includes a casing, a fan and a purification module; the casing is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet; the fan is located between the air inlet and the air outlet; and the purification module is arranged at an air flow path of the fan; the purification module comprises a bracket mounted in the casing and a filter inserted in the bracket, a front side surface of the casing is provided with a insertion hole configured for inserting the filter into the bracket, the insertion hole is located at a position corresponding to the filter, the wall-mounted air purifier further comprises a front cover covering at a front side of the casing, and the front cover is detachably connected to the casing.