The present disclosure is directed methods and apparatus that improve the energy efficiency of an air filtration apparatus while maintaining a high level of filtration capabilities. Air filtration apparatus consistent with the present disclosure may include an input, a fan, a pre-filter, and electrical conductors that provide a high voltage used to charge particles in an air flow. This apparatus may also include a secondary filter that traps charged particles. The pre-filter may filter air using conventional means, where a high energy electric field generated by high voltage conductors may charge particles in the air such that those particles may clump together and be captured in the secondary filter. These clumping effects may allow a less dense filter media to capture particles that would otherwise pass through the less dense filter. Micro-organisms attached to the captured particles may be degraded or destroyed after they are captured in the secondary filter.

An air treatment device includes: a casing having an inlet through which air is drawn, and an outlet out of which the air drawn through the inlet is blown; a blade configured to adjust a direction of the air blown out of the outlet; and a generator configured to generate an antimicrobial element that sanitizes the blade. The blade has a first surface, and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The blade is shiftable between a first position in which the antimicrobial element is provided to the first surface and a second position in which the antimicrobial element is provided to the second surface.

An air conditioner unit may include a housing, an outdoor heat exchanger assembly, an indoor heat exchanger assembly, a compressor, a bulkhead, and a sterilization light assembly. The housing may define an indoor portion and an outdoor portion. The housing may further define an exhaust outlet downstream from the indoor portion to exhaust air. The outdoor heat exchanger assembly may be disposed in the outdoor portion and include an outdoor heat exchanger. The indoor heat exchanger assembly may be disposed in the indoor portion and include an indoor heat exchanger and an indoor fan. The bulkhead may be disposed between the outdoor heat exchanger and the indoor heat exchanger along a transverse direction to define the indoor portion and the outdoor portion. The bulkhead may further define a vent aperture therethrough. The sterilization light assembly may be disposed within the indoor portion downstream from the vent aperture.

The present invention relates to an air-conditioning device comprising: a case having an interior divided into a first area and a second area, having an indoor inlet and an indoor outlet formed therein such that the first area and an indoor space communicate with each other, and having an outdoor inlet and an outdoor outlet formed therein such that the second area and an outdoor space communicate with each other; a barrier arranged between the first area and the second area inside the case; an indoor blowing fan arranged in the first area so as to form a flow of air from the indoor inlet to the indoor outlet; an outdoor blowing fan arranged in the second area so as to form a flow of air from the outdoor inlet to the outdoor outlet; a first thermoelectric element comprising a first indoor heat exchanger arranged in the first area so as to exchange heat with air passing through the first area, and a first outdoor heat exchanger arranged in the second area so as to exchange heat with air passing through the second area; a case lower-surface formed on the lower surface of the case so as to have an open upper side such that condensed water generated from the first thermoelectric element is collected; and a second thermoelectric element arranged between the first thermoelectric element and the case lower-surface so as to heat the condensed water. The first area and the second area are connected between the case lower-surface and the second thermoelectric element such that the condensed water is distributed across the first area and the second area. The present invention is advantageous in that indoor cooling/heating can be performed without no separate compressor, outdoor unit, and the like, and condensed water can be effectively evaporated.

The present invention relates to an air-conditioning device comprising: a case having an interior divided into a first area and a second area, having an indoor inlet and an indoor outlet formed therein such that the first area and an indoor space communicate with each other, and having an outdoor inlet and an outdoor outlet formed therein such that the second area and an outdoor space communicate with each other; a barrier arranged between the first area and the second area inside the case; an indoor blowing fan arranged in the first area so as to form a flow of air from the indoor inlet to the indoor outlet; an outdoor blowing fan arranged in the second area so as to form a flow of air from the outdoor inlet to the outdoor outlet; a first thermoelectric element comprising a first indoor heat exchanger arranged in the first area so as to exchange heat with air passing through the first area, and a first outdoor heat exchanger arranged in the second area so as to exchange heat with air passing through the second area; a case lower-surface formed on the lower surface of the case so as to have an open upper side such that condensed water generated from the first thermoelectric element is collected; and a second thermoelectric element arranged between the first thermoelectric element and the case lower-surface so as to heat the condensed water. The first area and the second area are connected between the case lower-surface and the second thermoelectric element such that the condensed water is distributed across the first area and the second area. The present invention is advantageous in that indoor cooling/heating can be performed without no separate compressor, outdoor unit, and the like, and condensed water can be effectively evaporated.

A microbial ventilation device has a cone-shaped coandella and an air blower assembly. The air blower assembly includes a housing has a first end, a second end, and an air flow passage extending between the first and second ends. The air blower assembly further has an electric fan configured to draw air into the air flow passage through the first end and discharged the air from the air flow passage through the second end. The housing is disposed in relation to a bottom surface of the coandella such that the second end is spaced a distance from the bottom surface so that air discharged from the air flow passage impinges upon the bottom surface and is caused to flow along the bottom surface in a radial outward direction and then beyond a peripheral edge of the coandella creating an air dome of radially out flowing air.

A microbial ventilation device has a cone-shaped coandella and an air blower assembly. The air blower assembly includes a housing has a first end, a second end, and an air flow passage extending between the first and second ends. The air blower assembly further has an electric fan configured to draw air into the air flow passage through the first end and discharged the air from the air flow passage through the second end. The housing is disposed in relation to a bottom surface of the coandella such that the second end is spaced a distance from the bottom surface so that air discharged from the air flow passage impinges upon the bottom surface and is caused to flow along the bottom surface in a radial outward direction and then beyond a peripheral edge of the coandella creating an air dome of radially out flowing air.

An air purifier includes a filter, a fan to suction air through the filter, a first case configured to cover the filter and the fan, and a second case overlapping with the first case. The first and second cases may be moveable in a vertical direction such that the second case may be raised to lengthen the air purifier and the first case may be raised to expose the filter for replacement. The second case may be provided outside of the first case and have a side discharge grill and a top discharge grill, which may each be selectively opened and closed.

An air purifier includes: a case in which an inlet is formed at a lower portion thereof and a discharge port opened in a horizontal direction is formed at an upper portion thereof; a purifying unit accommodated inside the case; and air-blowing unit for sucking air into the inlet and allowing the air to pass through the purifying unit, and then blowing the air to the discharge port; an air current control body in which an opening portion that is less in size than the discharge port and opened in the horizontal direction is formed; a lifting instrument for lifting the air current control body; and a rotation instrument for rotating the air current control body.

An air purifier includes: a case in which an inlet is formed at a lower portion thereof and a discharge port opened in a horizontal direction is formed at an upper portion thereof; a purifying unit accommodated inside the case; and air-blowing unit for sucking air into the inlet and allowing the air to pass through the purifying unit, and then blowing the air to the discharge port; an air current control body in which an opening portion that is less in size than the discharge port and opened in the horizontal direction is formed; a lifting instrument for lifting the air current control body; and a rotation instrument for rotating the air current control body.