JP7684582B2 - Fixing member and air treatment device unit - Google Patents

Description

This disclosure relates to a fixing member and an air treatment device unit.

Patent document 1 discloses an air purifier in which a fan, an air purification filter, and a humidification element are housed vertically in a vertical casing.

JP 2015-092128 A

Such air treatment devices are placed on the floor of a room. However, due to floor space and the design of the room, it may be better to fix the air treatment device to a wall. In this case, it is conceivable to attach a fixture for fixing the air treatment device to the wall and then install the air treatment device on top of that fixture, but the stability of installing such air treatment devices has not been taken into consideration until now.

The objective of this disclosure is to improve the installation stability of air treatment devices that are mounted on a wall.

The first aspect is
A fixing member which is attached to a base member (50) which is fixed to a wall surface inside a room and fixes an air treatment device (1) to the base member (50),
a support portion (64) for supporting a lower surface of the air treatment device (1),
the support portion (64) is provided between the air treatment device (1) and the base member (50) in a state in which the air treatment device (1) is fixed to the base member (50);
The support portion (64) is made of resin.

In the first embodiment, the resin support (64) functions as a cushioning material that absorbs shocks that occur between the base member (50) and the air treatment device (1). For example, when the base member (50) is made of metal, the installation stability of the air treatment device (1) is improved compared to when the air treatment device (1) is fixed to the base member (50) without the support (64).

The second aspect is the first aspect,
The air treatment device (1) includes a first surface (13c, 13d) in which an inlet (15) for sucking indoor air is formed, and a filter (18) covering the inlet (15),
The support portion (64) has a receiving portion (70) extending in a first direction toward the front side when the first surfaces (13c, 13d) are viewed from the front,
A receiving area (70b) is formed on the upper surface of the receiving portion (70) and is lower in height than the upper end of the first direction end of the receiving portion (70).

In the second embodiment, since the suction port (15) is provided with a filter (18), dust adhering to the suction port (15) falls from the suction port (15) to the outside of the machine. The dust falls into the receiving area (70b) on the upper surface of the receiving part (70), but since the receiving area (70b) is located at a lower height than the first direction end of the receiving part (70), the dust accumulated in the receiving area (70b) can be prevented from falling onto the floor.

The third aspect is the first aspect,
The air treatment device (1) includes a first surface (13c, 13d) in which an inlet (15) for sucking indoor air is formed, and a filter (18) covering the inlet (15),
The support portion (64) has a first region (R1) extending in a first direction toward the front side when the first surface (13c, 13d) is viewed from the front,
a receiving portion (70) disposed on an upper surface of the first region (R1) and detachable from the first region (R1);
A receiving area (70b) is formed on the upper surface of the receiving portion (70) and is lower in height than the upper end of the first direction end of the receiving portion (70).

In the third embodiment, the receiving portion (70) can be removed from the first region (R1) and then dust accumulated inside the receiving portion (70) can be removed. In this manner, the receiving portion (70) can be easily cleaned.

The fourth aspect is the second or third aspect,
The upper end of the end portion in the first direction of the receiving portion (70) is located at a height level equal to or lower than the bottom of the suction opening (15).

In the fourth aspect, the airflow toward the suction port (15) can be prevented from being obstructed. This makes it possible to prevent a decrease in the amount of suction air.

A fifth aspect is any one of the second to fourth aspects,
The receiving portion (70) has a flat plane portion (66a) extending from the first end of the receiving portion (70) toward the air treatment device (1), and a wall portion (70a) extending upward from the first end of the receiving portion (70).

In the fifth aspect, the wall portion (70a) can prevent dust that has accumulated on the flat surface portion (66a) from falling. In addition, the flat surface portion (66a) can be used as a receiving area (70b).

The sixth aspect is the fifth aspect,
The flat portion (66a) has a recess (90) formed therein.

In the sixth aspect, dust falling from the suction port (15) accumulates in the recess (90), thereby preventing dust from falling from the recess (90).

A seventh aspect is any one of the second to sixth aspects,
The upper surface of the receiving portion (70) has an inclined surface (95) that slopes upward in the first direction.

In the seventh aspect, the inclined surface (95) faces the air treatment device (1), so that dust that has accumulated on the inclined surface (95) is prevented from falling onto the floor.

The eighth aspect is any one of the second to seventh aspects,
the first surfaces (13c, 13d) are side surfaces (13c, 13d) of the air treatment device (1) facing each other,
The support portions (64) are disposed at the lower ends or below the respective side surfaces (13c, 13d).

In the eighth aspect, a receiving portion (70) can be provided at each suction port (15).

A ninth aspect is any one of the first to eighth aspects,
The base member (50) includes a foot portion (55) extending from the wall surface (W) toward the interior of the room,
The fixing member (60) is attached to the foot (55) and slides in the longitudinal direction of the foot (55).

The ninth aspect makes it easier to attach the fixing member (60) to the base member (50).

The tenth aspect is an air treatment device unit comprising a fixing member (60) according to any one of the first to ninth aspects and an air treatment device (1) fixed to the fixing member (60).

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of an air treatment device unit according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the air treatment device. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the base member. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the fixing member attached to the base member. FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the fixing member of FIG. FIG. 6 is a top view of the fixing member of FIG. FIG. 7 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of the longitudinal section of the air treatment unit. FIG. 8 is an enlarged front view of a portion of the longitudinal section of the air treatment unit. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a vertical cross section of a fixing member according to the first modified example. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a vertical cross section of a fixing member according to the second modification. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a vertical cross section of a fixing member according to the third modified example.

The following describes embodiments of the present invention with reference to the drawings. Note that the following embodiments are essentially preferred examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, its applications, or its uses. Furthermore, the configurations of the embodiments, variations, other examples, etc. described below can be combined or partially substituted within the scope of the present invention.

(1) Overall Configuration of the Air Treatment Device Unit As shown in FIG. 1, the air treatment device unit (U) of this embodiment includes an air treatment device (1), a base member (50), and a fixing member (60). The air treatment device (1) purifies the air in the room (S). The base member (50) is fixed to a wall surface of the room (S) and supports the lower end of the air treatment device (1). The air treatment device (1) is installed on the wall surface by being fixed to the base member (50). The air treatment device (1) can also be used by placing it alone on the floor. The air treatment device (1), the base member (50), and the fixing member (60) will be described in detail below.

(2) Air Treatment Device As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the air treatment device (1) mainly includes a casing (10), a fan unit (20), and an air purification unit (30). In the following description, "front,""rear,""right,""left,""upper," and "lower" refer to directions when the air treatment device (1) is viewed from the front with a rear panel (13a) (described below) in front ( see Figure 1).

(2-1) Casing The casing (10) is formed in a vertically long box shape. An air passage (AP) extending in the vertical direction is arranged inside the casing (10). The lower end of the air passage (AP) communicates with the suction port (15), and the upper end communicates with the air outlet (14). In the air passage (AP), an air blowing chamber (2) and an air cleaning chamber (3) are arranged in this order from the bottom. The casing (10) has a top plate (11), a bottom plate (12), and four side panels (13a, 13b, 13c, 13d).

An air outlet (14) is provided in the top plate (11). The air outlet (14) is formed over substantially the entire area of the top plate (11). The air outlet (14) is formed in a grill shape.

The four side panels (13) are a rear panel (13a), a front panel (13b), a right side panel (13c), and a left side panel (13d). The rear panel (13a) constitutes the rear side of the air treatment device (1). The front panel (13b) constitutes the front side of the air treatment device (1). The right side panel (13c) constitutes the right side of the air treatment device (1). The left side panel (13d) constitutes the left side of the air treatment device (1).

The right side panel (13c) and the left side panel (13d) are sides of the air treatment device (1) that face each other. The right side panel (13c) and the left side panel (13d) are examples of the first surface (13c, 13d).

The right side panel (13c) and the left side panel (13d) each have an intake port (15) for drawing in room air. Specifically, the intake port (15) is formed throughout the entire lower region of each of the right side panel (13c) and the left side panel (13d). A prefilter (18) is provided on the inside of each of the right side panel (13c) and the left side panel (13d) so as to cover each intake port (15). The prefilter (18) is an example of a filter (18).

The bottom plate (12) constitutes the bottom of the air treatment device (1). Each side panel (13a, 13b, 13c, 13d) is disposed on the outer edge of the bottom plate (12).

(2-2) Fan Unit The fan unit (20) is disposed in the blower chamber (2). The fan unit (20) is disposed in a position facing the inlet (15). The fan unit (20) includes a fan (21) and a fan motor (22).

The fan (21) is a sirocco fan. The fan (21) rotates when driven by a fan motor (22). The fan (21) transports air in the air passage (AP) from the suction port (15) toward the air outlet (14).

The fan (21) has a variable air volume. Specifically, the fan motor (22) has a variable rotation speed. The rotation speed of the fan motor (22) can be switched between multiple stages.

(2-3) Air Purifier Unit The air purifier unit (30) is disposed in the air purifier room (3). The air purifier unit (30) purifies the air. The air purifier unit (30) includes an air purifier filter (31). The air purifier filter (31) has a dust collection filter and a deodorizing filter. The dust collection filter removes fine pollen, PM2.5, and other dust particles from the air passing through the air passage (AP). The deodorizing filter includes activated carbon and the like, and adsorbs or decomposes formaldehyde, odorous components, and the like in the air.

(2-5) Sensors The air treatment device (1) is equipped with various sensors (not shown). The sensors are, for example, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and an odor sensor. The temperature sensor detects the room temperature. The humidity sensor detects the humidity of the room air. The odor sensor detects the degree of contamination of the room air. These sensors are located, for example, near the air inlet (15).

(2-6) Operation Panel The air treatment device (1) is equipped with an operation panel (16). The operation panel (16) is provided on the upper part of the rear panel (13a). The operation panel (16) is equipped with buttons that a user can operate to select a predetermined operation mode. The operation panel (16) is equipped with a display unit that notifies the user of predetermined information.

3, the base member (50) has an installation plate (51) and two feet (55). The feet (55) include a foot (55) disposed on the left side when the wall surface (W) is viewed from the front, and a foot (55) disposed on the right side.

(3-1) Mounting Plate The mounting plate (51) is a metal plate member. A plurality of mounting holes (51a) are formed in the mounting plate (51). Fixing bolts (B1) for fixing the base member (50) to a wall surface are inserted into the mounting holes (51a). The mounting plate (51) has mounting plates (52) for fixing the feet (55). Specifically, a pair of mounting plates (52) is formed on each of the left and right ends of the mounting plate (51). Each mounting plate (52) protrudes toward the room.

When the wall surface (W) is viewed from the front, the set of mounting plates (52) are aligned horizontally and extend vertically. A mounting bolt (B2) for fixing the foot portion (55) is inserted into each of the set of mounting plates (52). A first claw portion (52a) that protrudes upward is formed at the upper end of each mounting plate (52). The first claw portion (52a) is a portion that supports the foot portion (55).

(3-2) Foot Part Each of the two foot parts (55) extends from the wall surface (W) toward the room (S). Each foot part (55) has a pair of elongated side plate parts (55a) facing each other in the left-right direction and extending in the front-rear direction, and an upper plate part (55b) connecting upper ends of the pair of side plate parts (55a).

Two engagement holes (56) and two second claws (57) are provided near the rear end of the foot portion (55). The engagement holes (56) are provided at the boundary between the side plate portion (55a) and the upper plate portion (55b). The engagement holes (56) are holes through which the first claws (52a) of the mounting plate (52) are inserted. The second claws (57) are provided in the side plate portion (55a). The second claws (57) form part of the side plate portion (55a) and are formed so as to extend toward the wall surface (W). They are members for fixing the foot portion (55) to the mounting plate (52). An engagement hole (59) is formed in the upper plate portion (55b) toward the rear from the center. The engagement hole (59) is a hole for fixing the fixing member (60).

The foot portion (55) is fixed to the mounting plate (52) by mounting bolts (B2). Two mounting bolts (B2) aligned vertically pass through the side plate portion (55a) and the mounting plate (52) near the base of the side plate portion (55a) (near the installation plate (51)).

The foot portion (55) has a tongue portion (58) that extends downward from the tip of the upper plate portion (55b). A mounting screw (B3) is inserted into the tongue portion (58) (see FIG. 5). The tongue portion (58) is a part that fixes the fixing member (60) to the base member (50).

(4) Fixing Member As shown in Figures 4 to 6, the fixing member (60) is attached to the base member (50). The fixing member (60) is a resin member. Specifically, one of the two fixing members (60) is attached to the right foot (55), and the other is attached to the left foot (55). The fixing member (60) attached to the right foot (55) may be referred to as the right fixing member (60), and the fixing member (60) attached to the left foot (55) may be referred to as the left fixing member (60).

The right-side fixing member (60) and the left-side fixing member (60) are formed symmetrically. The right-side fixing member (60) and the left-side fixing member (60) have the same configuration. In the following, unless otherwise specified, the right-side fixing member (60) will be described, and a description of the left-side fixing member (60) will be omitted.

The fixing member (60) is generally box-shaped and open at the bottom and front . The fixing member (60) is arranged so that the foot portion (55) is housed inside the fixing member (60). The method of attaching the fixing member (60) to the foot portion (55) will be described later.

The fixed member (60) has a right side wall (61), a left side wall (62), a rear wall (63), and a support plate (64). The right side wall (61) constitutes the right side surface of the fixed member (60). The left side wall (62) constitutes the left side surface of the fixed member (60). The rear wall (63) constitutes the rear surface of the fixed member (60). The support plate (64) constitutes the upper surface of the fixed member (60). The support plate (64) is an example of a support portion (64).

As shown in FIG. 5, the right side wall (61) has a first rib portion (61a). The first rib portion (61a) is composed of multiple plates arranged in the front-rear direction. Each plate of the first rib portion (61a) extends from the inner surface of the right side wall (61) toward the side plate portion (55a) of the foot portion (55) until it contacts the side plate portion (55a).

The left side wall (62) has a second rib portion (62a). The second rib portion (62a) is composed of multiple plates arranged in the front-rear direction. Each plate of the second rib portion (62a) extends from the inner surface of the left side wall (62) toward the side plate portion (55a) of the foot portion (55) until it contacts the side plate portion (55a).

The first rib portion (61a) and the second rib portion (62a) prevent the fixing member (60) from shifting in the left-right direction when the fixing member (60) is attached to the foot portion (55). In addition, the first rib portion (61a) and the second rib portion (62a) slide on the side plate portion (55a), causing the fixing member (60) to slide in the front-rear direction.

When viewed from the left-right direction and from the rear , the fixing member (60) covers the foot portion (55). Specifically, the height positions of the lower ends of the right side wall (61) and the left side wall (62) are lower than the height position of the lower ends of the side plates (13) of the foot portion (55). In addition, the height position of the lower end of the rear wall (63) is lower than the height position of the lower end of the tongue portion (58) (see FIG. 7).

An attachment screw (B3) is inserted into the rear wall (63). The attachment screw (B3) is inserted into the rear wall (63) and the tongue portion (58), thereby fastening the fixing member (60) and the base member (50).

As shown in Figures 4 and 6, the support plate (64) has a flat surface (65) and stepped portions (66, 67). The flat surface (65) extends roughly horizontally to the right from the upper end of the left side wall (62). The flat surface (65) is a surface that supports the underside of the air treatment device (1). In this manner, the support plate (64) is provided between the air treatment device (1) and the base member (50) when the air treatment device (1) is fixed to the base member (50).

The flat surface (65) has four protrusions (65a), two seats (65b), and one locking portion (65c). The four protrusions (65a) are arranged in a line in the front-to-rear direction. When viewed from above, an insertion hole (H1) is formed in the center of the protrusion (65a). A fixing screw is inserted into the insertion hole (H1) from below and screws into the underside of the air treatment device (1). In this way, the upper surface of the support plate (64) and the underside of the air treatment device (1) are fastened together.

The seat (65b) is a member for stably fixing the air treatment device (1) on the flat surface (65). The height position of the upper end of the protrusion (65a) and the height position of the upper end of the seat (65b) are aligned.

The locking portion (65c) is formed so that a portion of the flat surface (65) is recessed. When the fixing member (60) is attached to the foot portion (55), the locking portion (65c) fits into the locking hole (59) of the upper plate portion (55b) (see FIG. 5). In this manner, the locking portion (65c) fits into the locking hole (59), thereby preventing the fixing member (60) from shifting in the front-rear direction from the foot portion (55).

The step portions (66, 67) include a first step portion (66) and a second step portion (67). The first step portion (66) is formed in a stepped shape from the right end of the flat surface (65). The second step portion (67) is formed in a stepped shape from the front end of the flat surface (65). The upper end surfaces of the first step portion (66) and the second step portion (67) are each formed flat.

As shown in Figures 6 to 8, the upper end surface (66a) of the first step portion (66) slopes downward toward the right and connects to the inner surface of the right side wall (61). The upper end surface (66a) of the first step portion (66) is formed in an elongated shape spanning the front and rear ends of the right side wall (61).

The upper end surface (66a) of the first step portion (66) is formed with three engagement portions (68) spaced at equal intervals in the front-rear direction. Each engagement portion (68) is formed in a flat plate shape and extends from the left end of the upper end surface (66a) of the first step portion (66) to the upper left. When the air treatment device (1) is attached to the fixing member (60), each engagement portion (68) engages with the gap between the right side panel (13c) and the bottom plate (12). This improves the stability of the air treatment device (1) fixed on the fixing member (60).

Two protruding portions (69, 69) extending upward are formed on the upper end surface (66a) of the first step portion (66). One of the protruding portions (69) is located to the right of the rearmost engaging portion (68). The other protruding portion (69) is located to the right of the frontmost engaging portion (68). Each of the protruding portions (69) has a contact surface (69a) that contacts the lower portion of the right side panel (13c) when the air treatment device (1) is attached to the fixing member (60). In this way, the air treatment device (1) is sandwiched between the contact surfaces (69a) of the two fixing members (60) from the left and right directions. This improves the stability of the air treatment device (1) fixed on the fixing member (60).

The upper end surface (67a) of the second step portion (67) is elongated in the left-right direction, thereby providing a space between the front panel (13b) and the wall surface (W) of the air treatment device (1).

The fixing member (60) has a receiving portion (70). The receiving portion (70) extends in a first direction toward the rear when the right side panel (13c) is viewed from the front. The first direction is the right direction for the right fixing member (60) and the left direction for the left fixing member (60).

The receiving portion (70) is a portion that plays a role of receiving dust to prevent dust adhering to the suction port (15) provided with the filter (18) from falling onto the floor. The receiving portion (70) has a flat plane portion (66a) that extends from the first end of the receiving portion (70) toward the air treatment device (1), and a wall portion (70a) that extends upward from the first end of the receiving portion (70). In this embodiment, the plane portion (66a) is the upper end surface (66a) of the first step portion (66), and the wall portion (70a) is the upper end portion (70a) of the right side wall (61). Here, the upper end portion (70a) of the right side wall (61) refers to the portion of the right side wall (61) from the right end to the upper end of the upper end surface (66a) of the first step portion (66).

The upper end of the right side wall (61), which is the upper end of the first direction end of the receiving portion (70), is located at a height level lower than the bottom of the suction port (15) of the right side panel (13c).

A receiving area (70b) is formed on the upper surface of the receiving portion (70). The receiving area (70b) is formed at a height position lower than the height position of the upper end of the first direction end of the receiving portion (70). Specifically, in the right fixing member (60), the receiving area (70b) is formed at a height position lower than the height position of the upper end of the right side wall (61). In the left fixing member (60), the receiving area (70b) is formed at a height position lower than the height position of the upper end of the left side wall (62). In this embodiment, the entire upper end surface (66a) of the first step portion (66) excluding the engagement portion (68) becomes the receiving area (70b).

(5) Method of Installing the Air Treatment Device Next, a method of installing the air treatment device (1) will be described.

(5-1) Mounting the base member (50) to the wall surface (W) First, the mounting plate (51) is positioned at a predetermined height on the wall surface (W), and the mounting plate (51) is fixed to the wall surface (W) by inserting the multiple fixing bolts (B1) into the mounting holes (51a).

Next, the foot (55) is fixed to the installation plate (51). When the foot (55) is placed over the mounting plate (52) from above, the first claw (52a) is inserted into the engagement hole (56) and the second claw (57) is inserted inside the side plate (55a). This temporarily fixes the foot (55) to the installation plate (51). In this temporarily fixed state, the mounting bolt (B2) is inserted through the side plate (55a) and the mounting plate (52) to fix the foot (55) to the installation plate (51).

(5-2) Attaching the fixing member (60) to the air treatment device (1) The right fixing member (60) is attached to the right end portion of the bottom plate (12), and the left fixing member (60) is attached to the left portion of the bottom plate (12). At this time, the engagement portion (68) of the right fixing member (60) is inserted into the gap between the lower end of the right side panel (13c) and the bottom plate (12). Similarly, the engagement portion (68) of the left fixing member (60) is inserted into the gap between the lower end of the left side panel (13d) and the bottom plate (12). Then, fixing screws (not shown) are inserted into the insertion holes (H1) of each protrusion (65a) to fasten the bottom plate (12) and the fixing member (60). In this way, the fixing member (60) is fixed to the air treatment device (1).

(5-3) Installation of the air treatment device (1) on a wall surface The air treatment device (1) is lifted and the fixing member (60) is placed on the foot (55). At this time, the front end of the fixing member (60) is inserted into the rear end of the foot (55) and the air treatment device (1) is pushed toward the wall surface (W). Then, the first rib portion (61a) of the right side wall (61) and the second rib portion (62a) of the left side wall (62) slide on the side plate portion (55a) of the foot (55). In this manner, the fixing member (60) is slid forward . When the fixing member (60) is pushed into the wall surface (W), the rear wall (63) of the fixing member (60) comes into contact with the tongue portion (58). The mounting screw (B3) is inserted through the rear wall (63) and the tongue portion (58) to fasten the fixing member (60) to the base member (50).

(6) Features (6-1) Feature 1
The fixing member (60) of this embodiment includes a support portion (64) that supports the lower surface of the air treatment device (1). The support portion (64) is provided between the air treatment device (1) and the base member (50) in a state in which the air treatment device (1) is fixed to the base member (50). The support portion (64) is made of resin.

Because the support portion (64) is made of resin, it can be interposed between the bottom plate (12) of the air treatment device (1) and the metal base member (50), and thus the air treatment device (1) can be more stably fixed to the base member (50) than if it were directly attached to the base member (50).

In addition, the fixing member (60) is made of resin and is provided to cover the base member (50), improving safety compared to a case in which only the metal base member (50) is provided.

(6-2) Feature 2
The support portion (64) in this embodiment has a receiving portion (70) extending in a first direction toward the rear when the right side panel (13c) and the left side panel (13d) (first surface) are viewed from the front, and a receiving area (70b) is formed on the upper surface of the receiving portion (70) that is lower than the height position of the upper end of the first direction end of the receiving portion (70).

The suction ports (15) on the right side panel (13c) and the left side panel are provided with pre-filters (18), so that dust adheres to the suction ports (15) and falls from the suction ports (15) to the outside of the machine. The dust falls into a receiving area (70b) on the upper surface of the receiving part (70) located below the suction ports (15). The height position of the first direction end of the receiving part (70) is higher than the receiving area (70b), so that the dust that has accumulated in the receiving area (70b) can be prevented from falling to the floor.

(6-3) Feature 3
In this embodiment, the upper end of the first direction end (upper end (70a)) of the receiving portion (70) is located at a height level equal to or lower than the bottom of the suction opening (15). This makes it possible to prevent the airflow toward the suction opening (15) from being obstructed. This makes it possible to prevent a decrease in the amount of suction air.

(6-4) Feature 4
The receiving portion (70) of this embodiment includes an upper end surface (66a) of the first step portion (66) (a flat, planar portion extending from the first end of the receiving portion (70) toward the air treatment device (1)) and upper ends (70a) of the right side wall (61) and the left side wall (62) (wall portions extending upward from the first end of the receiving portion (70)). This makes it possible for the upper ends (70a) of the first step portion (66) to prevent dust accumulated on the planar portion (66a) from falling. In other words, the planar portion (66a) can be used as a receiving area (70b).

(6-5) Feature 5
The support portion (64) of this embodiment is disposed at the lower end or below each of the right side panel (13c) and the left side panel (13d) facing each other, thereby making it possible to provide a receiving portion (70) at each of the suction inlets (15).

(6-6) Feature 6
The fixing member (60) of this embodiment is attached to the foot portion (55) and slides in the longitudinal direction of the foot portion (55), which makes it easy to attach the fixing member (60) to the base member (50).

(7-1) Modification 1
A modified example of the fixing member (60) will be described below, with a configuration different from that of the above embodiment. In this modified example, the right-side fixing member (60) and the left-side fixing member (60) have the same configuration except that they are symmetrical, and therefore, unless otherwise specified, only the right-side fixing member (60) will be described, and a description of the left-side fixing member (60) will be omitted.

As shown in Fig. 9, the support portion (64) of the fixing member (60) has a first region (R1) extending in a first direction (rightward) toward the rear when the right side panel (13c) is viewed from the front. The first region (R1) is formed in an elongated shape extending in the front-rear direction along the right side panel (13c). Two grooves (80) extending in parallel in the front-rear direction are formed on the upper surface of the first region (R1). Note that hatching is omitted in Fig. 9.

The receiving portion (70) of this modified example is disposed on the upper surface of the first region (R1) and is configured to be detachable from the first region (R1). Specifically, the receiving portion (70) is formed in a tray shape. The receiving portion (70) has a bottom surface portion (71) extending in the front-rear direction, a first wall portion (71a) extending upward from the right end of the bottom surface portion (71), and a second wall portion (71b) extending upward from the left end of the bottom surface portion (71). The left-right width of the bottom surface portion (71) is approximately the same as the left-right width of the first region (R1). The height positions of the upper ends of the first wall portion (71a) and the second wall portion (71b) are lower than the bottom of the suction port (15).

The upper surface of the bottom portion (71) is the receiving area (70b). The upper surface of the bottom portion (71) is lower than the height position of the upper end of the first wall portion (71a), which is the first direction end of the receiving portion (70). Two ridges (72) extending parallel to each other in the front-rear direction are formed on the rear surface of the bottom portion (71). The ridges (72) are provided at positions corresponding to the grooves (80) of the first area (R1). The ridges (72) are formed to fit into the grooves (80). This allows the receiving portion (70) to be removably fixed onto the first area (R1).

In this manner, in this modified example, the receiving portion (70) is detachable from the first region (R1). Therefore, if dust accumulates on the receiving portion (70), it can be easily cleaned by removing the receiving portion (70) and discarding all of the dust. Since the receiving portion (70) is positioned at a certain height, if the receiving portion (70) could not be removed, the suction port of a cloth or vacuum cleaner would have to be brought up to the receiving portion (70), making cleaning difficult and causing dust to be left behind. However, the fixing member (60) of this modified example prevents such problems.

(7-2) Modification 2
A description will be given of a modified example of the fixing member (60) that differs from the above embodiment and the above modification 1. In this modification, as in the above modification 1, only the right-side fixing member (60) will be described, and a description of the left-side fixing member (60) will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 10, a recess (90) is formed in the planar portion (66a) of this modified example. Specifically, the recess (90) is formed in the receiving area (70b). Note that, in the fixing member (60) of this modified example, the entire surface of the planar portion (66a) is the receiving area (70b).

The bottom surface of the recess (90) is located at a lower height than the upper end (upper end (70a)) of the right side wall (61), which is the upper end of the first direction end of the receiving portion (70). This makes it easier for dust that falls from the suction port (15) to accumulate in the recess (90). In addition, dust that has accumulated in the recess (90) is less likely to fall to the outside from the receiving portion (70).

(7-3) Modification 3
A description will be given of a modified version of the fixing member (60) that differs from the above embodiment and the above-described Modifications 1 and 2. As with Modification 1, in this modification, only the right-side fixing member (60) will be described, and a description of the left-side fixing member (60) will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 11, the upper surface of the receiving portion (70) of this modified example has an inclined surface (95) that slopes upward to the right (first direction). Specifically, the inclined surface (95) is formed so as to slope downward from the upper end of the first direction end of the receiving portion (70) to the vicinity of the air treatment device (1). In this way, since the inclined surface (95) faces the air treatment device (1), dust that has accumulated on the inclined surface (95) can be prevented from falling to the floor.

(10) Other Embodiments The above-described embodiment may be configured as follows.

The suction inlet (15) may be provided in the rear panel (13a) or the front panel (13b).

The receiving area (70b) need only be provided on a portion of the upper surface of the receiving portion (70), and does not have to be on the entire upper surface of the receiving portion (70).

The support portion (64) does not need to have the step portions (66, 67). The support portion (64) only needs to have the receiving portion (70).

Although the embodiments and modifications have been described above, it will be understood that various modifications of form and details are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims. Furthermore, the above embodiments and modifications may be combined or substituted as appropriate as long as the functionality of the subject matter of this disclosure is not impaired. The descriptions "first," "second," etc. described above are used to distinguish the words to which these descriptions are attached, and do not limit the number or order of the words.

As described above, the present disclosure is useful for fixing members and air treatment device units.

1 Air Treatment Equipment
13c,13d 1st side (side)
15 Intake port
18 Filters
50 Base material
55 Foot
60 Fixing member
64 Support plate (support part)
66a Upper end surface (flat surface)

Claims (10)

A fixing member is attached to a foot portion (55) of a base member (50) fixed to a wall surface of a room, the foot portion (55) extending toward the room , and fixes an air treatment device (1) to the foot portion (55) of the base member (50),
a support part (64) that supports a lower surface of the air treatment device (1) from below ,
the support portion (64) is provided between a lower surface of the air treatment device (1) and the foot portion (50) of the base member (50) in a state in which the air treatment device (1) is fixed to the base member (50) ;
The support portion (64) is a fixed member made of resin. The air treatment device (1) includes a first surface (13c, 13d) in which an inlet (15) for sucking indoor air is formed, and a filter (18) covering the inlet (15),
The support portion (64) has a receiving portion (70) extending in a first direction from the first surface (13c, 13d) toward the front side when the first surface (13c, 13d) is viewed from the front,
A receiving area (70b) is formed on the upper surface of the receiving portion (70),
The fixing member according to claim 1 , wherein the receiving region ( 70 b ) is formed at a height position lower than a height position of an upper end of the first direction end portion of the receiving portion ( 70 ). The air treatment device (1) includes a first surface (13c, 13d) in which an inlet (15) for sucking indoor air is formed, and a filter (18) covering the inlet (15),
The support portion (64) has a first region (R1) extending in a first direction toward the front side when the first surface (13c, 13d) is viewed from the front,
a receiving portion (70) disposed on an upper surface of the first region (R1) and detachable from the first region (R1);
A receiving area (70b) is formed on the upper surface of the receiving portion (70),
The fixing member according to claim 1 , wherein the receiving region ( 70 b ) is formed at a height position lower than a height position of an upper end of the first direction end portion of the receiving portion ( 70 ). A fixing member according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the upper end of the first direction end of the receiving portion (70) is located at a height position equal to or lower than the bottom of the suction port (15). The fixing member according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the receiving portion (70) has a flat plane portion (66a) extending from the first end of the receiving portion (70) toward the air treatment device (1) and a wall portion (70a) extending upward from the first end of the receiving portion (70). The fixing member according to claim 5, wherein a recess (90) is formed in the flat surface portion (66a). 4. The fixing member according to claim 2 or 3, wherein an upper surface of the receiving portion (70) has an inclined surface (95) that slopes upward in the first direction. the first surfaces (13c, 13d) are side surfaces (13c, 13d) of the air treatment device (1) facing each other,
The fixing member according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the support portions (64) are arranged at lower ends or below the respective side surfaces (13c, 13d). 2. The fixing member according to claim 1, which slides in the longitudinal direction of the foot (55). An air treatment device unit comprising a fixing member (60) according to claim 1 or 2 and an air treatment device (1) fixed to the fixing member (60).