Natural evaporation type humidifier

Abstract

The present invention provides a natural evaporation type humidifier which, although small in size, has high humidifying performance. A sheet-like member (1) is provided with a water supply section (2) for supplying water to a humidifying section (3), and also with the humidifying section (3) for performing humidification by evaporating the water supplied from the water supply section (2). Because the water supply section (2) immersed in the water is folded up, that portion of the sheet-like member (1) which has a large area is compact in size, and this allows the portion to be immersed in water so as to function as the water supply section (2). That is, although compactly formed, that portion of the sheet-like member (1) which has the area which is relatively large can function as the water supply section (2), and as a result, the water supply section has high water supply performance. In contrast to the water supply section (2), the humidifying section (3) has an expanded shape, so that the humidifying section (3) has a sufficient area for evaporating the water. In addition, although compactly formed, the water supply section (2) can supply a sufficient amount of the water as described above. The structure enables the water supply section (2) to supply the water of an amount corresponding to the amount of evaporation of the water at the humidifying section (3) having the large area.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a natural evaporation humidifier for humidifying a surrounding space by naturally evaporating water absorbed by a sheet-shaped member having a capillary structure for absorbing water by capillary action. Background technique [0002] Conventionally, there is known a natural evaporation type humidifier that uses a sheet-shaped member having a large surface area and a capillary structure capable of absorbing water by capillary action, and absorbs water into the sheet-shaped member to increase the contact between water and air. area to facilitate the evaporation of water, thereby humidifying the surrounding space. [0003] In addition, there has also been proposed a technique in which this natural evaporation type humidifier is downsized and accommodated in a casing having a liquid storage portion to be portable (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [0004] According to this portable natural evaporative humidifier, the ...

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Problems solved by technology

Therefore, there is a possibility that the portability may be impaired, that is, the miniaturization may be difficult, and there is a concern of choosing between portability (miniaturization) and humidification performance.

In addition, even if it is not a portable humidifier, in order to obtain sufficient humidification performance, sufficient water supply performance and evaporation performance are required as described above. , it will be difficult to miniaturize

Therefore, it is difficult to use as a humidifier for personal use if it occupies a large area on the table.

[0011] In addition, when used on a table or near the body, water spillage becomes a problem. As mentioned above, it is necessary to consider raising the height of the wall surrounding the water storage part. In the protruding state, it is impossible to deny the possibility of water overflow caused by overturning, which restricts the installation place

[0012] In addition, if the humidification unit is used for a long time, it will eventually become dirty and needs to be cleaned. Since the humidification unit is folded or unfolded in conjunction with the opening and closing of the casing as described above, the humidification unit and the casing are engaged. Therefore, even if the humidifying unit is attached to the casing in a detachable manner, for example, detaching the humidifying unit from the casing or attaching the humidifying unit to the casing requires complicated work, and there is a problem that cleaning is difficult.

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