A humidifier

By designing a detachable water tank cover and filter cover, combined with a guide rail and magnetic positioning structure, the water tank and filter of the humidifier are easy to disassemble, solving the problems of inconvenient cleaning and large size of existing humidifiers, and improving the convenience of use and the ability to automatically control.

CN115342457BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-23HANGZHOU YIMING ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202210956529.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-08-10
Publication Date
2025-12-23
Estimated Expiration
2042-08-10

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Abstract

The application discloses a humidifier, which comprises a casing, a water tank, a filter element, a fan assembly, an air outlet and an air inlet arranged on the casing, a water pump arranged between the air inlet and the air outlet and sequentially passing through the filter element and the fan assembly, a water distributor arranged above the filter element and matched with the filter element, and a connecting pipeline arranged between the water pump and the water distributor. The casing is provided with a detachable cover at the position of the filter element and the water tank, the water tank is provided with a tank cover, the casing is provided with a space for placing the filter element between the tank cover and the fan assembly, and the casing is provided with the water distributor matched with the filter element above the filter element, so that the filter element and the water tank can be greatly facilitated to be disassembled. The water tank and the filter element can be disassembled from the side of the humidifier by disassembling the cover, so that the filter element and the water tank can be conveniently cleaned and replaced, and the humidifier does not need to be moved during the replacement process, so that the replacement is convenient, simple and light.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a humidifier. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing humidifier generally comprises three groups of structures of air outlet structure, filter core structure and water tank arranged in sequence from top to bottom, and the three groups of structures are on the outer shell. The water tank is usually designed as a whole with the outer shell, which is inconvenient to clean. For some models, the water tank can be taken out, but it is usually integrated with the evaporation core, and the volume is large, which is inconvenient for users to move. Occasionally, the water tank is independent of the evaporation core, and there are additional components such as water box, which not only has high cost, but also occupies large area. SUMMARY

[0003] The present application provides a humidifier which is convenient to disassemble and clean, and can prevent spilling, to solve the problems of the existing humidifier in use.

[0004] The technical scheme for solving the existing problems is: a humidifier, comprising a shell, a water tank, a filter core, a fan assembly, an air inlet and an air outlet arranged on the shell, a water pump arranged between the air inlet and the air outlet, and a gas flow channel passing through the filter core and the fan assembly in sequence, wherein, as an improvement, a detachable cover is arranged on the shell at the position of the filter core and the water tank, a water tank cover is arranged on the water tank, the water tank is detachably arranged on the shell, a space for placing the filter core is arranged between the water tank cover and the fan assembly, a water distributor matched with the filter core is arranged above the filter core, and a water suction pipe of the water pump is arranged in the water tank, and a connecting pipe is arranged between the water pump and the water distributor.

[0005] As a further improvement, the water tank cover is arranged separately from the water tank, and guide rails for guiding the water tank cover to slide up and down are arranged on one side or both sides of the shell at the position of the water tank cover.

[0006] As a further improvement, a pair of guide blocks are arranged at the positions corresponding to the water tank cover and on both sides of the guide rails, and a guide groove matched with the guide rails is arranged between the pair of guide blocks.

[0007] As a further improvement, a positioning structure is arranged between the shell or / and the guide rails arranged on the shell for guiding the water tank cover to slide and the water tank cover which is positioned to slide to the appropriate position, and the appropriate position is the position where the water tank cover slides upward to facilitate taking out the water tank.

[0008] As a further improvement, the positioning structure comprises at least one pair of first positioning members and second positioning members matched with each other, the first positioning members are arranged at the corresponding positions of the shell or / and the guide rails arranged on the shell for guiding the water tank cover to slide, the second positioning members are arranged at the corresponding positions of the water tank cover, and magnetic attraction is arranged between the first positioning members and the second positioning members.

[0009] As a further improvement, the second positioning member is arranged on the guide block of the water tank cover.

[0010] As a further improvement, the filter core bottom is provided with a filter core seat, the filter core seat is provided with a lifting handle, the filter core seat is screwed or clamped with the water tank cover, the filter core seat is provided with an outward and upward extending inclined edge, the machine shell is provided with a water receiving box at the bottom of the water tank, the machine shell is provided with a water inlet hole above the water receiving box, and the water pump is arranged in the water tank.

[0011] As a further improvement, the water tank cover is provided with a water tank cover handle, the space for placing the filter core is provided with a lower UV lamp, and the space for the fan assembly is provided with an upper UV lamp.

[0012] As a further improvement, the machine shell is sequentially provided with a water tank, a filter core, a fan assembly and an air outlet from bottom to top, the filter core is an evaporation core, the cover body of the machine shell or / and the surface opposite to the cover body is provided with a plurality of air holes, the air holes form an air inlet, and the fan assembly includes a fan wheel, a volute and a turbocharged air tunnel system.

[0013] As a further improvement, the control system, the detection of environmental humidity and the humidity sensor for controlling the stop and start parameters of the control system are further included.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the machine shell is provided with a detachable cover body at the position of the filter core and the water tank, the water tank cover is arranged on the water tank, the machine shell is provided with a space for placing the filter core between the water tank cover and the fan assembly, and the machine shell is provided with a water distributor matched with the filter core above the filter core, so that the filter core and the water tank can be greatly facilitated to be disassembled. The beneficial effect is that the water tank and the filter core can be disassembled from the side of the humidifier by disassembling the cover body, the filter core and the water tank are convenient to clean and replace, and the humidifier does not need to be moved during the replacement process, so that the replacement is convenient, simple and light.

[0015] The interface of the humidifier can separately disassemble the filter core and the water tank, and the disassembly is convenient. The humidifier is especially suitable for a pure type humidifier. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present application.

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of taking out the filter core of the present application.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of taking out the filter core and the water tank of the present application.

[0019] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the humidifier of the present application.

[0020] Figure 5 、 6 , 7 is a schematic diagram of different perspectives of the humidifier interior.

[0021] Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of the water tank cover of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Referring to Figures 1-8 , the embodiment of the present application is a humidifier, comprising a casing 1, a water tank 2, a filter element 3, a fan assembly 4, an air outlet 5 and an air inlet 6 arranged on the casing 1, a water pump 7 arranged between the air inlet 6 and the air outlet 5, the airflow channel passing through the filter element 3 and the fan assembly 4 in sequence, the casing 1 being provided with a detachable cover 11 at the filter element 3 and the water tank 2, the water tank 2 being provided with a water tank cover 21, the water tank 2 being detachably arranged on the casing 1, the casing 1 being provided with a space for placing the filter element 3 between the water tank cover 21 and the fan assembly 4, the casing 1 being provided with a water distributor above the filter element 3, the water distributor being used for uniformly humidifying the filter element 3, the water pump 7 being arranged in the water tank 2, and a connecting pipeline 71 being arranged between the water pump 7 and the water distributor. As the most basic embodiment, when the filter element 3 needs to be cleaned or replaced, the cover 11 is detached, the filter element 3 placed on the water tank cover 21 is taken out, and the filter element is cleaned or replaced.

[0023] Further, the water tank cover 21 can be separated from the water tank 2, one side or both sides of the casing 1 at the water tank cover 21 are provided with guide rails 12 for guiding the water tank cover 21 to slide up and down, the water tank cover 21 can be slid upward to separate the water tank cover 21 from the water tank 2 when needed, so as to facilitate water replenishment or taking out of the water tank 2.

[0024] Further, the water tank cover 21 can be separated from the water tank 2; one side or both sides of the casing 1 at the water tank cover 21 are provided with guide rails 12 for guiding the water tank cover 21 to slide up and down, the water tank cover 21 can be slid upward to separate the water tank cover 21 from the water tank 2 when needed, so as to facilitate water replenishment or taking out of the water tank 2.

[0025] A pair of guide blocks 23 are arranged at the corresponding positions of the water tank cover 21 and the guide rails 12 and on both sides of the guide rails 12, a guide groove 24 is arranged between the pair of guide blocks 23 and matched with the guide rails 12, so as to facilitate the sliding of the water tank cover 21.

[0026] The machine shell 1 or / and the guide rail 12 of the machine shell 1 is provided with a positioning structure between the proper position of the guide rail 12 and the water tank cover 21 sliding to the proper position. The proper position is the position of the water tank cover 21 sliding upward to facilitate the taking out of the water tank 2. The positioning structure can adopt the prior art structure, and the water tank cover 21 can be positioned and slid upward.

[0027] In the embodiment, the positioning structure includes at least one pair of first positioning members 14 and second positioning members. The first positioning members 14 are arranged on the machine shell 1 or / and the guide rail 12 of the machine shell 1, and the second positioning members are arranged on the water tank cover 21. The first positioning members 14 and the second positioning members are magnetically attracted to each other.

[0028] In the embodiment, the second positioning members are arranged on the guide blocks 23 of the water tank cover 21, and the first positioning members 14 are fixedly arranged on the guide rail 12. The first positioning members 14 are connecting plates arranged on the guide rail 12. The connecting plates are arranged on both sides of the guide blocks 23 and are provided with connecting handles magnetically attracted to the guide blocks 23.

[0029] The filter core 3 is provided with a filter core seat 31. The filter core seat 31 is provided with a handle 32 for taking out the filter core 3 from the machine shell 1. The filter core seat 31 is screwed or clamped with the water tank cover 21. As shown in the drawings, the filter core seat 31 is provided with a clamping block 34 connected with the water tank cover 21. The water tank cover 21 is provided with a clamping groove 25 connected with the clamping block 34. The clamping groove 25 can be an annular clamping groove provided with a clamping point for positioning the clamping block 34. The surfaces of the clamping groove and the clamping block can be provided with clamping inclined surfaces.

[0030] The filter core seat 31 is provided with an inclined edge 33 extending outward and upward. The inclined edge 33 can facilitate the taking of the filter core 3 or the water dripping above the filter core 3. The machine shell 1 is provided with a water collecting box 15 at the bottom of the water tank 2. The machine shell 1 is provided with a water falling hole 13 above the water collecting box 15. After the filter core 3 and the water tank 2 are taken out, the remaining water on the water distributor falls to the bottom of the machine shell 1 and flows into the water collecting box 15 through the water falling hole 13. The water collecting box 15 can be pulled out to pour out the water stored in the water collecting box 15. The water pump 7 is arranged in the water tank 2, and the water tank 2 serves as a carrier of the water pump 7. The external volume of the machine shell 1 is saved, and the water pump 7 can quickly suck water to supply water to the water distributor through the connecting pipeline 71.

[0031] The control system, the humidity sensor detecting the ambient humidity and controlling the stop and start parameters of the control system are also included. The humidifier can be set in automatic mode according to the ambient humidity. The threshold value of the automatic humidification of the humidifier is set. When the ambient humidity does not meet the threshold value, it is detected by the humidity sensor and sent to the control system. The control system controls the humidifier to work according to the system setting. When the ambient humidity meets the preset value detected by the humidity sensor, the control system controls the humidifier to stop working. Until the ambient humidity is detected by the humidity sensor again, the control system controls the humidifier to work again.

[0032] The space where the filter core 3 is placed is provided with a lower UV lamp 8. The space where the fan assembly 4 is located is provided with an upper UV lamp 81.

[0033] In the embodiment, the water tank 2, the filter core 3, the fan assembly 4 and the air outlet 5 are sequentially arranged from the bottom to the top of the casing 1. The filter core 3 can be preferably an evaporation core. The cover 11 of the casing 1 or / and the surface opposite to the cover 11 is provided with a plurality of air holes, which form the air inlet 6. Thus, the air inlet 6 can be arranged on the side of the humidifier, and the area of the air inlet 6 can be maximized, thereby increasing the air inlet amount. The cover 11 is preferably arranged on the different side from the guide rail 12. The guide rail 12 can be arranged on the left and right sides of the humidifier, and the cover 11 can be arranged on the rear side of the humidifier. The humidifier is located on the front side and the cover 11 is provided with a plurality of air holes forming the air inlet 6.

[0034] After the fan assembly 4 is started, the humidifier inhales air from the air holes on the side through the fan assembly 4. The inhaled air is filtered and moistened by the filter core 3, and then the humidified, filtered and clean air is blown out from the air outlet 5 through the fan assembly 4. The air flowing through the filter core 3 in the air flow channel can be sterilized and disinfected by the lower UV lamp 8 in the filter core 3 as needed. The air flowing through the fan assembly 4 can be sterilized and disinfected by the upper UV lamp 81 in the filter core 3 in the space where the fan assembly 4 is located.

Claims

1. A humidifier comprising a casing, a water tank, a filter, a fan assembly, an air outlet and an air inlet provided on the casing, wherein the air inlet and the air outlet are connected by an air flow channel, the water pump is arranged in sequence through the filter and the fan assembly, characterized in that: The shell is provided with a detachable cover at the filter element and the water tank, the water tank is provided with a water tank cover, the water tank is detachably arranged on the shell, the shell is provided with a space for placing the filter element between the water tank cover and the fan assembly, the shell is provided with a water distributor matched with the filter element above the filter element, the water pump is provided with a water suction pipe port in the water tank, and a connecting pipe is arranged between the water pump and the water distributor; the water tank cover is arranged separately from the water tank; the shell is provided with a guide rail on one side or both sides of the water tank cover for positioning the upward and downward sliding of the water tank cover. ​ 2. The humidifier of claim 1, wherein: The control system, the humidity sensor for detecting the environmental humidity, and the humidity sensor for controlling the stop and start parameters of the control system are further included.

3. The humidifier of claim 1, wherein: A pair of guide blocks are arranged at the corresponding positions of the water tank cover and the guide rail and on both sides of the guide rail.

4. The humidifier of claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein: The positioning structure is arranged between the appropriate position of the guide rail for sliding the water tank cover and the water tank cover positioned at the appropriate position for facilitating the removal of the water tank.

5. The humidifier of claim 4, wherein: The positioning structure includes at least one pair of first positioning members and second positioning members matched with each other, the first positioning members are arranged at the corresponding positions of the shell or the guide rail arranged on the shell for guiding the sliding of the water tank cover, the second positioning members are arranged at the corresponding positions of the water tank cover, and the first positioning members and the second positioning members are magnetically attracted to each other.

6. The humidifier of claim 5, wherein: The second positioning members are arranged on the guide blocks arranged on the water tank cover.

7. The humidifier of claim 1, wherein: The filter element is provided with a filter element seat, the filter element seat is provided with a handle for taking, the filter element seat is screw-connected or clamped with the water tank cover, the periphery of the filter element seat is provided with an inclined edge extending outward and upward, the bottom of the shell is provided with a water receiving box which can be pulled out, the top of the shell is provided with a water inlet hole, and the water pump is arranged in the water tank.

8. The humidifier of claim 1, wherein: The water tank cover is provided with a water tank cover handle, the space for placing the filter element is provided with a UV lamp below, and the space for the fan assembly is provided with an upper UV lamp.

9. The humidifier of claim 1, wherein: The shell is sequentially provided with a water tank, a filter element, a fan assembly, and an air outlet from bottom to top, the filter element is an evaporation element, the cover of the shell or / and the surface opposite to the cover is provided with a plurality of air holes, the air holes form an air inlet, and the fan assembly includes a fan wheel, a volute, and a turbocharged wind tunnel system.

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