JP2718272B2 - In-ceiling air purifier - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an in-ceiling type air cleaner, and more particularly, to a downwardly opened casing disposed in a ceiling space, and a plurality of dust collectors accommodated in the casing. With an element.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An air purifier of this type is generally disclosed in, for example, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 64-3466. In the structure, an outer frame fixed to an opening edge of a ceiling plate that divides the ceiling space, a suction grille that is openably and closably disposed in the outer frame, and a suction grill that is disposed in the ceiling space so as to face the suction grille. The housing includes a casing opened downward and a plurality of dust collecting elements housed inside the casing.

[0003] The plurality of dust collecting elements are individually and detachably accommodated in an accommodating space provided in a casing.

[0004]

As described above, in the above-described air purifier, the plurality of dust collecting elements are individually and detachably accommodated in the accommodating space provided in the casing. When replacing the element, remove one dust collection element by climbing the stepladder, once drop under the stepladder, place the collected dust collection element in a predetermined place, and further collect the remaining dust collection elements. He had stepped up and down the stepladder repeatedly. Therefore, much work was required for maintenance work of the dust collection element.

It is also conceivable that one person removes the dust collecting element on the stepladder and another person carries the dust collecting element collected from under the stepladder. Absent. Further, when furniture such as a locker is arranged directly below the air purifier, it may be difficult to collect the dust collecting element.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has a rectangular element frame in which a plurality of dust collecting elements are individually and detachably accommodated in a casing; By providing a support mechanism that can be detached through
It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved ceiling-mounted air purifier capable of removing a plurality of dust collecting elements at one time.

Further, the present invention provides a support shaft rotatably supporting one end of the element frame on both sides thereof, and a slider rotatably supported on one of the other end of the element frame or the casing via a rotation shaft. And a support mechanism that rotatably, slidably, and detachably supports the slider, and that includes a fulcrum shaft that constitutes an element frame locking toggle mechanism together with the rotation shaft and the support shaft. Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved ceiling-embedded air purifier in which the element frame is configured to be able to be taken out at an angle, so that the element frame can be attached and detached even in a small working space.

Further, the present invention provides a housing space for accommodating the dust collecting element in the element frame and a side of an opening edge of the housing space, wherein the element frame is removably movable with respect to a lower surface of the dust collecting element. And a stop
By attaching the stopper to one side of the opening edge so as to be able to advance and retreat in a diagonal direction with respect to one side of the opening edge, the dust collecting element can be detached from the element frame with one hand. It aims to provide a ceiling-mounted air purifier.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a ceiling-embedded air purifier according to the present invention comprises: an outer frame fixed to an opening edge of a ceiling plate defining a ceiling space; A ceiling provided with a suction grill that can be freely opened and closed, a downwardly opened casing that is arranged in the ceiling space facing the suction grill, and a plurality of dust collection elements that are housed inside the casing. In the embedded air purifier, a rectangular element frame that individually and detachably accommodates the plurality of dust collecting elements in the casing, and the element frame can be detached from the casing through the outer frame. A supporting mechanism for supporting the supporting member, the supporting mechanism supporting the one end of the element frame, and the other end of the element frame or the casing. A slider rotatably supported on one side via a pivot shaft, and a toggle for element frame locking together with the slider rotatably, slidably, and detachably supported together with the pivot shaft and the support shaft. A fulcrum shaft constituting a mechanism, and the element frame includes:
A housing space for housing the dust collecting element, and a stopper disposed on one side of the opening edge of the housing space and removably engaging and disengaging on the lower surface of the dust collecting element are provided.
It is characterized in that it is attached to one side of the opening edge so as to be able to advance and retreat in an oblique direction with respect to one side of the opening edge.

[0010]

According to the present invention, by removing the element frame through the outer frame, all of the plurality of dust collecting elements can be removed by one removing operation. Further, according to the present invention, by rotating one end of the element frame downward around the support shaft, the rotation shaft moves downward and the slider rotates around the fulcrum shaft. Further, after the rotating shaft passes through the dead center, the locked state of the element frame is released, and the element frame is taken out of the casing with the element frame inclined.

Further, according to the present invention, while holding the dust collecting element with one hand, grasping the stopper with the other hand and moving it in the direction of the side of the housing space, the stopper can collect dust. It is disengaged from the lower surface of the element.

[0012]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, an air purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention includes an outer frame 3 fixed to a ceiling plate 2 that partitions a ceiling space 1. The outer frame 3 is a substantially rectangular frame material having a discharge port 4 on a peripheral edge and a suction port 5 at a central portion.

A suction grille 6 is arranged at a suction port 5 of the outer frame 3. One end of the suction grille 6 is supported by a hinge 7 at one end edge of the outer frame 3 that defines the suction port 5 so as to be openable and closable in the direction of arrow A, and the other end is connected via a stopper 8 to the suction port. 5 is supported by the other edge. A housing 10 having an octagonal flat surface is placed via a seal 9 on an upper portion of an outer peripheral edge of the outer frame 3 that defines the discharge port 4. Housing 10
Is suspended by a stay 11 on a ceiling (not shown) that partitions the ceiling space 1 together with the ceiling plate 2.

The lower surface of the top plate 12 of the housing 10 is reinforced by a reinforcing plate 13. And this reinforcing plate 1
A motor 15 of a fan 14 is fixed to the center of the housing 3, and the fan 14 is connected to a skylight 17 of a downwardly opened casing 16 housed in the housing 10.
And is opposed to the suction grill 6. Casing 16
Is placed at the upper end of the peripheral edge of the outer frame 3 that defines the suction port 5 via the seal 18. An element frame 19 is detachably accommodated in the casing 16. For example, three dust collecting elements 20 described later in detail (only one is shown in FIG. 1) are individually attached and detached in the element frame 19. It is housed freely. The casing 16 includes a power supply terminal 22 for anode and a power supply terminal 23 for ionization fixed to the insulator 21.
The power supply terminals 22 and 23 are engaged with the anode connection terminal 24 and the ionization connection terminal 25 of each dust collection element 20. Then, electricity supplied to the power supply terminals 22 and 23 from a power supply (not shown) is supplied to the dust collection element 20 via the connection terminals 24 and 25, so that each dust collection element 20 has a dust collection function. It is configured.

As shown in detail in FIG. 2, the element frame 19 is a rectangular frame member having a rectangular flat surface, and contains therein a receiving space 27 divided into three equal parts by a partition plate 26.
Are formed. Dust collection elements 20 (only one is shown in FIG. 2) corresponding to the storage space 27 are arranged. In order to make each of the dust collecting elements 20 individually detachable, at the lower end edge of the element frame 19 corresponding to each of the storage spaces 27, a first stopper 28a facing at right angles to the longitudinal direction and a second stopper 28a are provided. Two stops 28b are provided.

The first stopper 28a is a pressed product made of, for example, soft iron, and is a plate having a substantially rectangular flat surface. Stopper 2
A rectangular notch K extending in the longitudinal direction is provided on one side surface in the longitudinal direction of 8a, and both ends of one side surface in the longitudinal direction of the stopper 28a are bent at right angles to form a knob T. .
At both ends of the stopper 28a, that is, in the vicinity of the knob T, elongated holes N are provided, each of which extends obliquely at an inclination angle of preferably about 45 degrees with respect to the longitudinal direction. The stopper 29a is slidably supported at a predetermined position by the screw 29 fitted in the elongated hole N with the notch K facing the dust collecting element 20.

That is, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 3, one of the knobs T is picked up by a finger and pulled toward the dust collecting element 20 (in the direction of arrow C), so that the intermediate part is a plate of the dust collecting element 20. The dust collecting element 20 is sandwiched between the handle 20a and the bottom plate of the element frame 19, and the bottom of the dust collecting element 20 is pressed at both ends to fix one end of the dust collecting element 20. As shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG.
By pulling the knob T away from the dust collecting element 20 (in the direction of arrow D), the plate-like handle 2 of the dust collecting element 20 is drawn.
0a is released at the notch K. As described above, in this embodiment, the screw 2 passing through the slot N is used.
9, the stopper 28a is held so as to be able to advance and retreat in an oblique direction with respect to one side of the opening edge of the accommodation space 27, so that the grip T formed at one end of the stopper 28a By simply picking it up and operating it, the plate-like handle 20 of the dust collection element 20
a can be detached. Therefore, the dust collecting element 2
When individually extracting 0 from the element frame 19,
While holding the dust collecting element 20 with one hand, the stopper 28a can be operated with the other hand, and there is an advantage that the attachment / detachment operation is facilitated.

As shown in FIG. 2, the second stopper 28b comprises a rectangular substrate 30, an engaging member 31 rotatably supported in a posture extending obliquely with respect to the substrate 30, and an The screw 29 to be supported, the coil spring 33 fastened together with the screw 29, the cover 34 covering the coil spring 33 and the base end of the engagement element 31, and the cover 34 and the substrate 30 are jointly attached to the lower edge of the element frame 19. And a screw 32a for tightening.

A locking portion 35 is cut and raised in the substrate 30, and the base end of the engaging member 31 is locked to the locking portion 35, so that the rotating position of the engaging member 31 in the projecting direction is adjusted. Regulated. A stop 36 is integrally formed on the free end side of the engagement element 31. The winding spring 33 has one end 33a.
And the other end 33b. One end 33a is engaged with the stop 36 of the engaging element 31, and the other end 33b is engaged with the lock 3
5, the engaging element 31 is urged in the protruding direction.

To accommodate the dust collecting element 20 in the accommodation space 27, first, the first stopper 28a is moved to the accommodation space 27.
Is released, the engaging element 31 of the second stopper 28b is
The finger is pressed down from the stop part 36 against the elastic force of the coil spring 33. Next, after accommodating the dust collecting element 20, the engaging element 31
Is released, and finally the first stopper 28 a is engaged with the lower surface of the dust collecting element 20.

In order to rotatably support the element frame 19, a pair of protrusions 37 (only one is shown) are fixed on the upper surface of one end of the element frame 19 in the longitudinal direction. The base end of the slider 38 is rotatably supported by a stepped bolt 39 as a rotation shaft. The slider 38 is a long sheet metal member extending at right angles to the longitudinal direction of the element frame 19 in the assembled state (FIG. 1) as shown in the figure, and a projecting portion 40 projecting downward is integrally formed at its free end. Have been. The slider 38 has a sliding groove 41 extending in the longitudinal direction,
A release hole 42 is formed in the overhang portion 40 so as to be continuous with the slide groove 41. A stepped bolt 43 as a fulcrum shaft is slidably fitted in the sliding groove 41, and the stepped bolt 43 is fixed to the casing 16 described with reference to FIG.

The stepped bolt 43 is integrally provided with a flange-like head 44 (shown only in FIG. 2). The flange-like head 44 is set to a size that can be attached and detached only through the release hole 42 of the slider 38. Have been. Further, in order to rotatably support the element frame 19, latches 45 are fixed to both ends of the other side of the element frame 19 in pairs in the longitudinal direction (only one latch is shown in FIG. 2).

As shown in FIG. 4, the latch 45 is an L-shaped sheet metal member. One end 45a is fixed to one end surface of the element frame 19, and is bent at a right angle to the one end 45a. And a surface extending at right angles to the one end surface and the other end portion 45b extending integrally. Here, the tip of a head bolt 47 as a support shaft is fixed to the other end 45b. The head bolt 47, the stepped bolt 39 and the stepped bolt 43
1 and 2 constitute a fulcrum, thereby constituting a toggle mechanism for locking the element frame 19 in the state of FIG.

In order to support the head bolt 47, the casing 16 is formed with a substantially U-shaped groove 46 which opens downward. The groove 46 includes a support shaft entrance 46a into which the head bolt 47 can be inserted from the lower surface side of the casing 16 together with the head 47a, an upper extension 46b extending upward from the support shaft entrance 46a, and an upper end of the upper extension 46a. And a lower extension 46d extending downward from an end of the horizontal extension 46c. The head bolt 47 is moved from the support shaft entrance 46a to the head 47.
a and is arranged at the lower end of the lower extension 46d so that the head frame bolt 47 is prevented from coming off when the element frame 19 rotates as described later. Lock. Here, since the support shaft entrance 46a is formed on the lower surface of the casing 16, the head bolt 47 can be attached and detached while visually checking the support shaft entrance 46a. Therefore, the attachment / detachment work of the element frame 19 described later becomes easy and quick. In addition, in order to prevent the element frame 19 from floating when attaching and detaching the element frame 19,
A roller R is supported on the side surface of the casing 16 by bolts b.

As shown in detail in FIGS. 5 to 7, on the upper side of the element frame 19, a filter frame 50 having an angle frame structure is fixed by bolts 51, and a deodorizing filter 52 (FIG. Are accommodated in a posture facing the element frame 19. Legs 53 extending downward are integrally provided at four corners of the filter frame 50.
1 is integrally fixed to the element frame 19. As a result, as shown in FIG. 6, the deodorizing filter 52 and the dust collecting element 20 are integrally formed in a state where a space 54 for diffusing the air passing through the dust collecting element 20 is formed therebetween. It constitutes a framework structure.

As shown in detail in FIG.
An inward flange 55 that supports the lower edge of the deodorizing filter 52 is integrally formed with the lower edge of the filter. Filter frame 50
Is formed slightly wider than the width of the deodorizing filter 52, and the side end face of the deodorizing filter 52 and the filter frame 50 are formed.
An elastic cushion 56 made of, for example, polyurethane or the like is interposed between the inner surface and the inner surface of the vehicle. Accordingly, in the mounted state of the deodorizing filter 52 shown by the solid line in FIG. 7, the deodorizing filter 52 is held between the inner surface of the filter frame 50 by the elastic force of the elastic cushion 56.

When the deodorizing filter 52 is to be replaced, the deodorizing filter 52 is pressed from the anti-elastic cushion 52 side to the elastic cushion 52 side as shown by the arrow X, and then the inward flange 55 as shown by the arrow Y. By dropping from the inner side to the lower side, it may be taken out in a posture shown by a two-dot chain line. Next, the operation will be described.

In the normal use state shown in FIG. 1, when the motor 14 rotates the fan 14, air is sucked into the inside from the suction port 5 of the suction grill 6. Further, the air sucked into the inside passes through the deodorizing filter 52 from the dust collecting element 20 via the space 54, reaches the housing 10 from the skylight 17 of the casing 16 by the fan 14, and further, as shown in FIG. Is returned to the room from the discharge port 4 of.

In the above-described embodiment, the deodorizing filter 52 is disposed between the fan 14 serving as an air suction source and the dust collecting element 20, and the deodorizing filter 52 and the dust collecting element 20 have an integral frame structure. , Between the deodorizing filter 52 and the dust collecting element 20,
Since the space 54 for diffusing the air that has passed through zero is formed, the air that has passed through the dust filter 20 is diffused and filled in the space 54, and a part of the air overflows into the casing 16 from between the legs 53. , And passes through the deodorizing filter 52 substantially uniformly. For this reason, the passage resistance of the air passing through the deodorizing filter 52 is reduced, and the vibration and noise are significantly reduced. In addition, since the deodorizing filter 52 is not locally contaminated and the entire deodorizing filter 52 can be used evenly,
The life of the deodorizing filter 52 is prolonged, and the number of maintenance operations is reduced.

Next, when it is desired to replace all the dust collecting elements 20, first, the stopper 8 is removed and the suction grill 6 is rotated in the direction of arrow A to open the suction port 5 of the outer frame 3. Next, when the element frame 19 is supported by hand and turned downward around the headed bolt 47 as shown by the arrow B, the stepped bolt 39 serving as a rotation axis moves downward around the headed bolt 47. At the same time, the slider 38 rotates upward with the stepped bolt 43 as a fulcrum about the stepped bolt 39. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9, the element frame 19 is rotated downward in the direction of arrow B and tilted down, and after the stepped bolt 39 passes through the dead center, the element frame 19 is locked. Is released. The flange head 44 of the stepped bolt 43 is removed from the release hole 42 of the slider 38, and the headed bolt 47 is removed from the groove 46 through the support shaft port 46 a formed on the lower surface of the casing 16, thereby removing the element frame 19. Can be removed in one operation.

In the above-described embodiment, the head frame 47 and the stepped bolt 43 as the support mechanism are used to separate the element frame 19 containing the plurality of dust collecting elements 20 from the casing 16 from the outer frame. Since all the dust collecting elements 20 can be removed and replaced by a single removing operation, the dust collecting element 20 can be removed and replaced by a single removing operation. Therefore, the efficiency of maintenance work is greatly improved, and labor is reduced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a headed bolt 47 fixed to both ends of one side of the element frame 19 via latches 45 and a turn bolt 39 to the other side of the element frame 19 via a stepped bolt 39. A slider 38 movably supported, and the stepped bolt 39 supporting the slider 38 rotatably, slidably, and detachably.
Since the stepped bolt 43 which constitutes the toggle mechanism for locking the element frame together with the headed bolt 47 is employed, the element frame 19 can be taken out of the casing 16 in a state of being inclined as shown in FIG.
Accordingly, even when the work space for removing the dust collecting element 20 cannot be sufficiently secured because the furniture 57 and the like are disposed directly below the air purifier, the element frame 19 is efficiently removed, and the maintenance work is performed more efficiently. be able to.

Moreover, in the above-described embodiment, the stepped bolt 43, the stepped bolt 39, and the headed bolt 47, which are the fulcrum shafts, constitute a toggle mechanism for locking the element frame. , The element frame 19 can be locked. Therefore, since the apparatus is simplified, the production is facilitated and the production cost is reduced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the element frame 19 rotates, the groove 46 for preventing the engagement state with the bolt 47 with the head is released.
, So that the element frame 19 is not accidentally dropped when the element frame 19 is removed. Therefore, the safety of the maintenance work is improved. Further, in the above-described embodiment, since the support shaft entrance 46a of the groove 46 is formed on the lower surface of the casing 16, the headed bolt 47 is disengaged from the groove 46 while viewing the support shaft entrance 46a from below. Can be. Therefore, the attachment and detachment work of the element frame 19 becomes easy and quick.

Next, from the mounted state of FIG.
When it is desired to replace the individual 0s, first, the stoppers 8 are removed, and the suction grille 6 is rotated in the direction of arrow A to open the suction port 5 of the outer frame 3. Next, after removing the first stopper 28a, the engaging element 31 (FIG. 2) of the second stopper 28b may be pressed down with a finger to release all the locked states of the dust collecting element 20 and then lower the dust collecting element 20 downward. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10, the dust collecting elements 20 can be individually replaced from the air purifier.
In this embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 3, the screw 29 passing through the elongated hole N holds the stopper 28a to one side of the opening edge of the storage space 27 so as to be able to advance and retreat in an oblique direction. Therefore, the tab-shaped handle 20a of the dust collecting element 20 can be attached and detached only by operating the knob T formed at one end of the stopper 28a with a finger. Therefore, the dust collecting elements 20 are individually separated from the element frame 19.
At the time of taking out from the device, the stopper 28a can be operated with the other hand while holding the dust collecting element 20 with one hand, and there is an advantage that the attaching / detaching operation becomes easy.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 11, one end of the slider 38 is connected to the casing 1 by a stepped bolt 39 as a rotating shaft.
6 and a stepped bolt 43 as a fulcrum shaft is fitted in the sliding groove 41 of the slider 38. In the structure shown in FIG.
Can be taken out of the casing 16 in an inclined state, and the stepped bolt 43 serving as a fulcrum shaft together with the stepped bolt 39 and the headed bolt 47 constitutes an element frame locking toggle mechanism. The element frame 19 can be locked without using a mechanism. Therefore, since the apparatus is simplified, the production is facilitated and the production cost is reduced.

In embodying the present invention, it goes without saying that various design changes are permitted within the scope of the claims.

[0038]

As described above, according to the present invention, by adopting the support mechanism, the element frame accommodating a plurality of dust collecting elements inside can be detached from the casing through the outer frame. Therefore, all the dust collecting elements can be removed and replaced by a single removal operation. Therefore, the efficiency of maintenance work is greatly improved, and labor is reduced.

Further, according to the present invention, a support shaft rotatably supporting one end of the element frame and one of the other end of the element frame or the casing is rotatably supported via a rotation shaft. And a fulcrum shaft that constitutes a toggle mechanism for locking the element frame together with the rotation shaft and the support shaft while supporting the slider in a freely rotatable, slidable, and detachable manner. The element frame can be taken out of the casing while being inclined. Therefore, even when the work space for removing the dust collecting element cannot be sufficiently secured due to the furniture or the like being arranged immediately below the air purifier, the element frame can be efficiently removed, and the maintenance work can be performed more efficiently. .

Further, according to the present invention, the supporting shaft, the rotating shaft,
Since the fulcrum shaft and the fulcrum shaft constitute a toggle mechanism for locking the element frame, the element frame can be locked without using any locking mechanism. Therefore, since the apparatus is simplified, the production is facilitated and the production cost is reduced. Further, according to the present invention, since the stopper is attached to one side of the opening edge so as to be able to advance and retreat in a diagonal direction with respect to one side of the opening edge of the housing space, the stopper is grasped with a finger and operated. By itself, the dust collecting element can be detached. Therefore, when the dust collecting elements are individually taken out of the element frame, even if the work has to be performed with the arm extended upward because the element frame is located at a high place, the dust collecting element can be removed with one hand. There is an advantage that the stopper can be operated with the other hand while holding, and the attaching and detaching operation is facilitated.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic sectional view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of an element frame in the embodiment of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the stopper in the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a support shaft portion of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of an element frame and a filter frame in the embodiment of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state where the element frame and the filter of FIG. 5 are assembled.

FIG. 7 is a schematic sectional view of the element frame and the filter in FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a use state of the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a use state of the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a use state of the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of an element frame according to another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Ceiling space 2 Ceiling board 3 Outer frame 6 Suction grill 16 Casing 19 Element frame 20 Dust collection element 28a Stopper 38 Slider 39 Stepped bolt (rotating shaft) 43 Stepped bolt (fulcrum shaft) (support mechanism) 46 Groove 47 Head bolt (support shaft) (support mechanism)

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. An outer frame (3) fixed to an opening edge of a ceiling plate (2) defining a ceiling space (1), and a suction grill (6) arranged to be openable and closable in the outer frame (3). A casing (16) which is disposed in the ceiling space (1) facing the suction grille (6) and is open downward; and a plurality of dust collecting elements ( 20), the above-mentioned casing (16)
A rectangular element frame (19) for individually and removably accommodating the plurality of dust collecting elements (20) therein and an element frame (19) from the casing (16) in the outer frame (3). And a supporting mechanism for supporting the element frame so that it can be attached and detached, and the supporting mechanism includes the element frame (19).
A support shaft (47) for pivotally supporting one end of the housing, and one of the other end of the element frame (19) or the casing (16) is rotatably supported via a rotation shaft (39). Slider
(38), and the slider (38), which is rotatably, slidably, and detachably supported, and the rotary shaft (39) and the support shaft (4
7) together with a fulcrum shaft (43) constituting a toggle mechanism for locking the element frame, and the element frame (19)
Has a housing space (2) for housing the dust collection element (20).
7) and a stopper which is disposed on one side of the opening edge of the storage space (27) and which is removably attached to and retracted from the lower surface of the dust collecting element (20).
(28a), and the stopper (28a) is attached to one side of the opening edge so as to be able to advance and retreat in an oblique direction with respect to one side of the opening edge. Shaped air purifier.