Humidifier base and humidifier

Abstract

The present invention provides a humidifier base and a humidifier. By setting a first partition plate and a second partition plate, hard water and soft water entering the humidifier base can be completely separated. Since water outlets are respectively provided in the hard water area and the soft water area, and a first water guide pipe and a second water guide pipe are respectively provided on the water outlets, when the water softener is loaded into the lower accommodating chamber, it can achieve docking with the first water guide pipe and the second water guide pipe. At this time, the water in the hard water area will enter the water softener through the first water guide pipe, and then flow to the soft water area through the second water guide pipe, so as to ensure stable soft water operation. At the same time, since the water softener itself is arranged in the lower accommodating chamber, and a water softener opening is arranged in the lower accommodating chamber, when the water softener needs to be replaced or reinstalled, the water softener can be directly removed or installed from the lower accommodating chamber through the water softener opening.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of air humidifiers, and in particular to a humidifier base and a humidifier. Background Art

[0002] At present, humidifiers have become the preferred product for residents to alleviate dry air. The main working principle of the humidifier is to set an ultrasonic generator inside the humidifier to convert liquid water into water mist through the ultrasonic generator.

[0003] The humidifier in the prior art has high requirements for water quality. If the water quality is hard, scale will appear inside the humidifier, which will affect the normal operation of the humidifier. For this reason, in the prior art, a water softener is usually installed inside the humidifier, and the softening operation of hard water can be achieved through the water softener. After using it for a period of time, the water softener itself will no longer be able to fully perform the purification operation, and the water softener needs to be replaced. However, the water softener in the prior art is usually integrated inside the humidifier. When it needs to be replaced, the user cannot quickly replace the water softener by himself, which affects the user experience. Summary of the invention

[0004] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defect that the humidifier in the prior art cannot quickly replace the water softener.

[0005] To this end, the present invention provides a humidifier base, comprising: a water tank, in which a accommodating chamber is arranged; a first partition plate, which divides the accommodating chamber into an upper accommodating chamber and a lower accommodating chamber along the height direction; a second partition plate, which is arranged in the upper accommodating chamber, and is used to divide the upper accommodating chamber into a hard water area and a soft water area, and the hard water area and the soft water area are respectively provided with water outlets, and the water outlets are suitable for connecting the upper accommodating chamber and the lower accommodating chamber; a fixing part, which is arranged in the lower accommodating chamber; a first water diversion pipe, one end of which is connected to the water outlet of the hard water area, and the other end extends to the lower accommodating chamber; a second water diversion pipe, one end of which is connected to the water outlet of the soft water area, and the other end extends to the lower accommodating chamber; a water softener opening, which is arranged on the side wall of the lower accommodating chamber; a water softener, which is suitable for being detachably arranged on the lower accommodating chamber through the water softener opening, and when the water softener is connected to the lower accommodating chamber, the water softener is suitable for being connected to the other ends of the first water diversion pipe and the second water diversion pipe.

[0006] The humidifier base provided by the present invention also includes two groups of relatively arranged limiting columns, which are arranged below the first partition plate. A water passage is provided on the limiting columns, and one end of the water passage is connected to the first water supply pipe or the second water supply pipe.

[0007] In the humidifier base provided by the present invention, the limiting column includes: an adapter plate connected to the first partition plate; a water flow cylinder arranged on the adapter plate, and the water flow channel is arranged on the water flow cylinder.

[0008] The humidifier base provided by the present invention further includes a fixing portion, which is arranged in the lower accommodating chamber, and the fixing portion is suitable for fixing the water softener.

[0009] The humidifier base provided by the present invention has a groove on the side wall of the water softener, and the fixing piece is suitable for being embedded in the groove.

[0010] The fixing part is arranged corresponding to one end of the water softener, and comprises a boss, on which a positioning rib is arranged, the positioning rib is suitable for being embedded in the groove, and the extending direction of the positioning rib is consistent with the installation direction of the water softener.

[0011] In the humidifier base provided by the present invention, the first water inlet pipe and the second water inlet pipe are symmetrically arranged relative to the water softener.

[0012] In the humidifier base provided by the present invention, a draw plate is arranged on the opening of the water softener, and the draw plate is suitable for closing or opening the opening of the water softener.

[0013] In the humidifier base provided by the present invention, the water tank bottom wall is provided with a drawer plate positioning rib extending toward the water softener opening, and the drawer plate is provided with a drawer plate groove matched with the drawer plate positioning rib.

[0014] The present invention also provides a humidifier, comprising: a humidifier base provided by the present invention; a water tank, which is arranged on the humidifier base, and the water outlet of the water tank is connected to the water outlet of the hard water area.

[0015] The technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0016] 1. The humidifier base provided by the present invention comprises: a water tank, in which a accommodating chamber is arranged; a first partition plate, which divides the accommodating chamber into an upper accommodating chamber and a lower accommodating chamber along the height direction; a second partition plate, which is arranged in the upper accommodating chamber, and is used to divide the upper accommodating chamber into a hard water area and a soft water area, and the hard water area and the soft water area are respectively provided with water outlets, and the water outlets are suitable for connecting the upper accommodating chamber and the lower accommodating chamber; a first water diversion pipe, one end of which is connected to the water outlet of the hard water area, and the other end extends to the lower accommodating chamber; a second water diversion pipe, one end of which is connected to the water outlet of the soft water area, and the other end extends to the lower accommodating chamber; a water softener opening, which is arranged on the side wall of the lower accommodating chamber; a water softener, which is suitable for being detachably arranged on the lower accommodating chamber through the water softener opening, and when the water softener is connected to the lower accommodating chamber, the water softener is suitable for being connected to the other ends of the first water diversion pipe and the second water diversion pipe.

[0017] By setting the first partition plate and the second partition plate, the hard water and soft water entering the humidifier base can be completely separated. Since water outlets are respectively provided in the hard water area and the soft water area, and the first water inlet pipe and the second water inlet pipe are respectively provided on the water outlets, when the water softener is loaded into the lower accommodating chamber, it can achieve docking with the first water inlet pipe and the second water inlet pipe. At this time, the water in the hard water area will enter the water softener through the first water inlet pipe, and then flow to the soft water area through the second water inlet pipe, thereby ensuring stable soft water operation.

[0018] At the same time, since the water softener itself is arranged in the lower accommodating chamber and a water softener opening is arranged in the lower accommodating chamber, when the water softener needs to be replaced or reinstalled, the water softener can be directly removed or installed from the lower accommodating chamber through the water softener opening.

[0019] More importantly, in the prior art, the water softener is placed inside the water tank, and in this case, it shares a space with structures such as the ultrasonic generator. In the present invention, the water softener and related pipelines such as the first water diversion pipe and the second water diversion pipe are all arranged at the lower part of the water tank. The internal space of the water tank is not occupied, and structures such as the ultrasonic generator, the heating device, and the descaling device can be fully placed inside the water tank, thereby improving the utilization efficiency of the space.

[0020] 2. The humidifier base provided by the present invention also includes two groups of relatively arranged limit columns, which are arranged below the first partition plate. A water passage is provided on the limit columns, and one end of the water passage is connected to the first water supply pipe or the second water supply pipe.

[0021] By providing the water cylinder, the installation stability of the first water pipe and the second water pipe can be improved, thereby ensuring that the water softener can be stably connected with the first water pipe and the second water pipe, thereby facilitating the water softening operation.

[0022] 3. The humidifier base provided by the present invention, the fixing part is arranged corresponding to one end of the water softener, and includes: a boss, on which a positioning rib is arranged, the positioning rib is suitable for being embedded in the groove, and the extending direction of the positioning rib is consistent with the installation direction of the water softener.

[0023] By limiting the extension direction of the positioning ribs to be consistent with the installation direction of the water softener, the installation action can be completed by pushing the water softener itself in the horizontal direction, thereby being convenient and reducing structural complexity.

[0024] 4. In the humidifier base provided by the present invention, the first water inlet pipe and the second water inlet pipe are symmetrically arranged relative to the water softener.

[0025] Through the above-mentioned arrangement, a communicating vessel can be formed between the hard water area and the soft water area, thereby forming a "U"-shaped water channel structure, thereby ensuring that the resin in the water softener can fully contact with the hard water, and at the same time ensuring that the water flow only flows from the hard water area to the soft water area, thereby avoiding the backflow of soft water to hard water. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a humidifier base provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the humidifier base shown;

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the drawer plate of the humidifier base shown;

[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a top plate of a lower accommodating chamber of a humidifier base is shown;

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a fixed portion on the top plate of the lower accommodating cavity shown;

[0032] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the water softener of the humidifier base shown;

[0033] Description of reference numerals:

[0034] 1-water tank; 101-upper accommodating chamber; 1011-hard water area; 1012-soft water area; 102-lower accommodating chamber; 2-first partition plate; 3-second partition plate; 4-water outlet; 5-first water diversion pipe; 6-second water diversion pipe; 7-softener opening; 8-softener; 81-groove; 9-limiting column; 91-adapter plate; 92-water cylinder; 12-fixing part; 121-positioning rib; 13-drawing plate; 131-drawing plate groove; 14-drawing plate positioning rib. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The technical solution of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0038] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0039] Example 1

[0040] like Figure 1 - Figure 6 , this embodiment provides a humidifier base, including:

[0041] The water tank 1 is provided with a receiving cavity inside, and the water tank 1 itself can be used to receive water flowing in from the water tank.

[0042] The first partition plate 2 divides the accommodating chamber into an upper accommodating chamber 101 and a lower accommodating chamber 102 along the height direction. Figure 1 As shown, the upper accommodating chamber 101 is arranged above the lower accommodating chamber 102;

[0043] The second partition plate 3 is disposed in the upper accommodating chamber 101 to divide the upper accommodating chamber 101 into a hard water area 1011 and a soft water area 1012. Figure 1 As shown, the hard water area 1011 is set at the left position, and the soft water area 1012 is set at the right position;

[0044] Specifically, the inclination angles of the first partition plate 2 and the second partition plate 3 are not limited. Preferably, the first partition plate 2 is arranged horizontally, and the second partition plate 3 is arranged vertically. As a variation, the first partition plate 2 and the second partition plate 3 can be limited to have a certain inclination angle, as long as the partitioning operation can be achieved.

[0045] like Figure 1 As shown, further, in order to achieve water flow conduction, the hard water area 1011 and the soft water area 1012 are respectively provided with water outlets 4, and the water outlets 4 are suitable for connecting the upper accommodating chamber 101 and the lower accommodating chamber 102;

[0046] In this embodiment, the space inside the water tank 1 can be partitioned along the height direction by setting the first partition plate 2. Specifically, various structures related to mist generation such as an ultrasonic generator, a heating device, and a descaling device are arranged in the upper accommodating chamber 101, and the lower accommodating chamber 102 is used to perform a water softening action.

[0047] A first water diversion pipe 5, one end of which is connected to the water outlet 4 of the hard water area 1011, and the other end of which extends to the lower accommodating chamber 102; a second water diversion pipe 6, one end of which is connected to the water outlet 4 of the soft water area 1012, and the other end of which extends to the lower accommodating chamber 102;

[0048] By providing the first water diversion pipe 5, hard water in the hard water area 1011 can be introduced into the lower accommodating chamber 102, and by providing the second water diversion pipe 6, softened water can be introduced from the lower accommodating chamber 102 into the soft water area 1012. At the same time, the first water diversion pipe 5 and the second water diversion pipe 6 are made of flexible materials, such as rubber.

[0049] The water softener opening 7 is arranged on the side wall of the lower accommodating chamber 102;

[0050] Specifically, a water softener opening 7 is provided in front of the water softener 8, through which the water softener 8 can be put in and taken out;

[0051] The water softener 8 is suitable for being detachably arranged on the lower accommodating chamber 102 through the water softener opening 7. When the water softener 8 is connected to the lower accommodating chamber 102, the water softener 8 is suitable for being connected to the other ends of the first water supply pipe 5 and the second water supply pipe 6.

[0052] Specifically, the two ends of the water softener 8 are used for water inlet and water outlet operations respectively. In order to install the water softener 8, the first water supply pipe 5 and the second water supply pipe 6 can be respectively mounted on the two ends of the water softener 8 to achieve water flow transmission.

[0053] By setting the first partition plate 2 and the second partition plate 3, the hard water and soft water entering the humidifier base can be completely separated. Since the water outlet 4 is respectively provided in the hard water area 1011 and the soft water area 1012, and the first water pipe 5 and the second water pipe 6 are respectively provided on the water outlet 4, when the water softener 8 is loaded into the lower accommodating chamber 102, it can achieve docking with the first water pipe 5 and the second water pipe 6. At this time, the water in the hard water area 1011 will enter the water softener 8 through the first water pipe 5, and then flow to the soft water area 1012 through the second water pipe 6, so as to ensure stable soft water operation. At the same time, since the water softener 8 itself is arranged in the lower accommodating chamber 102, and the water softener opening 7 is arranged in the lower accommodating chamber 102, when the water softener 8 needs to be replaced or reinstalled, the water softener 8 can be directly removed or installed from the lower accommodating chamber 102 through the water softener opening 7.

[0054] More importantly, in the prior art, the water softener 8 is placed inside the water tank 1, and in this case, it shares a space with structures such as the ultrasonic generator. In the present invention, the water softener 8 and related pipelines such as the first water diversion pipe 5 and the second water diversion pipe 6 are all arranged at the lower part of the water tank 1. The internal space of the water tank 1 is not occupied, and structures such as the ultrasonic generator, the heating device, and the descaling device can be fully placed inside the water tank 1, thereby improving the utilization efficiency of the space.

[0055] The humidifier base provided in this embodiment does not limit the arrangement positions of the first water supply pipe 5 and the second water supply pipe 6. Preferably, Figure 1 As shown, the first water supply pipe 5 and the second water supply pipe 6 are symmetrically arranged relative to the water softener 8 .

[0056] Through the above-mentioned setting method, a communicating vessel can be formed between the hard water area 1011 and the soft water area 1012, thereby forming a "U"-shaped water channel structure, thereby ensuring that the resin in the water softener 8 can fully contact with the hard water, and at the same time ensuring that the water flow only flows from the hard water area 1011 to the soft water area 1012, thereby avoiding the backflow of soft water to hard water.

[0057] The humidifier base provided in this embodiment, in order to improve the stable installation of the water softener 8, the first water pipe 5 and the second drinking water pipe, also includes two groups of relatively arranged limit columns 9, which are arranged below the first partition plate 2. The limit columns 9 are provided with a water passage, and one end of the water passage is connected to the first water pipe 5 or the second water pipe 6.

[0058] Specifically, the limiting column 9 has a certain strength, is cylindrical, and the water passage is arranged at the center of the limiting column 9. When assembly is required, one end of the limiting column 9 is connected to the first water pipe 5 or the second water pipe 6, and the other end is connected to the water softener 8.

[0059] Furthermore, the limiting column 9 includes: an adapter plate 91 connected to the first partition plate 2; a water passing cylinder 92 arranged on the adapter plate 91, and the water passing channel is arranged on the water passing cylinder 92.

[0060] By providing the water cylinder 92, the installation stability of the first water pipe 5 and the second water pipe 6 can be improved, thereby ensuring that the water softener 8 can be stably docked with the first water pipe 5 and the second water pipe 6, thereby facilitating the water softening operation.

[0061] In this embodiment, in order to further improve the installation stability of the water softener 8 itself, a fixing portion 12 is also included, which is arranged on the bottom surface of the first partition plate 2. When the water softener 8 is installed in the lower accommodating chamber 102, the water softener 8 will be connected to the fixing portion 12.

[0062] The structure of the fixing portion 12 itself is not limited, and it may be a snap-fit ​​structure or a step disposed on the side wall of the water tank 1 .

[0063] As a preferred implementation, in this embodiment, a groove 81 is provided on the side wall of the water softener 8 , and the fixing member is suitable for being embedded in the groove 81 .

[0064] Specifically, the structure of the fixing part itself is not limited, as long as it can cooperate with the groove 81. As an embodiment, the fixing part is provided with a ridge on the side wall of the water tank 1, and the installation operation of the water softener 8 is achieved by embedding the ridge into the groove 81.

[0065] As a preferred embodiment, the fixing portion 12 is arranged corresponding to one end of the water softener 8, and includes: a boss on which a positioning rib 121 is arranged, and the positioning rib 121 is suitable for being embedded in the groove 81, and the extension direction of the positioning rib 121 is consistent with the installation direction of the water softener 8.

[0066] By limiting the extension direction of the positioning rib 121 to be consistent with the installation direction of the water softener 8, the water softener 8 can be installed by being pushed in along the horizontal direction, thereby being convenient and reducing structural complexity.

[0067] In this embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, a draw plate 13 is provided on the water softener opening 7 , and the draw plate 13 is suitable for closing or opening the water softener opening 7 .

[0068] Furthermore, in order to improve the installation smoothness of the drawer plate 13 relative to the water softener opening 7, a drawer plate positioning rib 14 extending toward the water softener opening 7 is provided on the bottom wall of the water tank 1, and a drawer plate groove 131 matching the drawer plate positioning rib 14 is provided on the drawer plate 13.

[0069] Example 2

[0070] This embodiment provides a humidifier, including:

[0071] The humidifier base provided in Example 1;

[0072] A water tank is arranged on the humidifier base, and a water outlet of the water tank is connected to the water outlet 4 of the hard water area 1011.

[0073] In this embodiment, by adopting the humidifier base provided in the embodiment 1, since the water softener 8 is arranged in the lower accommodating chamber 102, and the water softener opening 7 is arranged in the lower accommodating chamber 102, when the water softener 8 needs to be replaced or reinstalled, the water softener 8 can be directly removed or installed from the lower accommodating chamber 102 through the water softener opening 7. In addition, in this embodiment, the water softener 8 and the first water diversion pipe 5, the second water diversion pipe 6 and other related pipelines are all arranged at the lower part of the water tank 1. The internal space of the water tank 1 is not occupied, and at this time, the ultrasonic generator, the heating device, the descaling device and other structures can be fully prevented in the water tank 1, thereby improving the utilization efficiency of the space.

[0074] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clear explanation, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation methods here. The obvious changes or modifications derived from them are still within the protection scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A humidifier base, characterized in that: include: A water tank (1) having a receiving cavity therein; A first partition plate (2) divides the accommodating chamber into an upper accommodating chamber (101) and a lower accommodating chamber (102) along a height direction; a second partition plate (3) disposed in the upper accommodating chamber (101) for dividing the upper accommodating chamber (101) into a hard water area (1011) and a soft water area (1012); the hard water area (1011) and the soft water area (1012) are respectively provided with a water outlet (4); the water outlet (4) is suitable for connecting the upper accommodating chamber (101) and the lower accommodating chamber (102); A first water diversion pipe (5), one end of which is connected to the water outlet (4) of the hard water area (1011), and the other end of which extends to the lower accommodation chamber (102); A second water diversion pipe (6), one end of which is connected to the water outlet (4) of the soft water area (1012), and the other end of which extends to the lower accommodating chamber (102); A water softener opening (7) is arranged on the side wall of the lower accommodating chamber (102); a water softener (8) adapted to be detachably arranged on the lower accommodating chamber (102) through the water softener opening (7); when the water softener (8) is connected to the lower accommodating chamber (102), the water softener (8) is adapted to be connected to the other ends of the first water diversion pipe (5) and the second water diversion pipe (6); The first water inlet pipe (5) and the second water inlet pipe (6) are symmetrically arranged relative to the water softener (8).

2. The humidifier base according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises two groups of relatively arranged limiting columns (9), which are arranged below the first partition plate (2); a water passage is arranged on the limiting columns (9); one end of the water passage is connected to the first water diversion pipe (5) or the second water diversion pipe (6).

3. The humidifier base according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting column (9) comprises: An adapter plate (91) connected to the first partition plate (2); The water passing cylinder (92) is arranged on the adapter plate (91), and the water passing channel is arranged on the water passing cylinder (92).

4. The humidifier base according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also comprises a fixing portion (12) which is arranged in the lower accommodating chamber (102), and the fixing portion (12) is suitable for fixing the water softener (8).

5. The humidifier base according to claim 4, characterized in that: A groove (81) is provided on the side wall of the water softener (8), and the fixing portion (12) is suitable for being embedded in the groove (81).

6. The humidifier base according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixing portion (12) is arranged corresponding to one end of the water softener (8), and comprises: A boss is provided with a positioning rib (121), the positioning rib (121) being suitable for being embedded in the groove (81), and the extending direction of the positioning rib (121) is consistent with the installation direction of the water softener (8).

7. The humidifier base according to claim 1, characterized in that: A draw plate (13) is provided on the water softener opening (7), and the draw plate (13) is suitable for closing or opening the water softener opening (7).

8. The humidifier base according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the water tank (1) is provided with a draw plate positioning rib (14) extending toward the water softener opening (7), and the draw plate (13) is provided with a draw plate groove (131) matching with the draw plate positioning rib (14).

9. A humidifier, characterized in that: include: The humidifier base according to any one of claims 1 to 8; A water tank is arranged on the humidifier base, and a water outlet of the water tank is connected to the water outlet (4) of the hard water area (1011).

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