Evaporative humidifier and evaporative humidifier storage method

Abstract

The application discloses an evaporative humidifier, comprising: a main machine; a water tank, the upper part of the water tank is formed with an opening, so that the main machine can be placed in the water tank from the opening; a support structure, which can be detachably located at the upper part of the water tank to support the main machine exposed from the water tank, and can be detachably assembled to the upper part of the main machine or the outer side of the water tank. The main machine can be accommodated in the water tank. The assembly structure of the support structure is arranged on the upper part of the main machine or the outer side of the water tank, so that in the storage state, the support structure is still assembled with the main machine or the water tank, facilitating transportation and storage in the storage state. The evaporative humidifier can effectively solve the problem of inconvenient storage and transportation of the humidifier. The application also discloses a storage method of the evaporative humidifier.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of humidification technology, and more specifically, to an evaporative humidifier and a method for storing an evaporative humidifier. Background Technology

[0002] A typical evaporative humidifier usually consists of three parts in its structural module: a water tank, a wet curtain assembly, and an air supply assembly. Its principle can be summarized as follows: the water stored in the water tank wets the wet curtain, and the air supply mechanism agitates the air so that it flows over the wet curtain to achieve the purpose of humidifying the air. Its main performance indicators are: humidification capacity, which describes the speed at which the humidifier humidifies the air; the greater the humidification capacity, the faster the product consumes water, so a large humidification capacity usually requires a large-capacity water tank; as a water storage structure, the size of the water tank is directly related to the size of the water storage capacity. Generally, the larger the water capacity and the larger the water tank, the larger the overall size of the final product, which makes transportation and storage inconvenient.

[0003] In conclusion, how to effectively solve the problem of inconvenient storage and transportation of evaporative humidifiers is an urgent problem that needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the first objective of the present invention is to provide an evaporative humidifier that can effectively solve the problem of inconvenient storage and transportation of evaporative humidifiers; the second objective of the present invention is to provide a housing for an evaporative humidifier; and the third objective of the present invention is to provide a method for storing an evaporative humidifier.

[0005] To achieve the first objective mentioned above, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] An evaporative humidifier includes:

[0007] Host;

[0008] A water tank, wherein an opening is formed at the top of the water tank so that the main unit can be placed inside the water tank through the opening;

[0009] A support structure is provided, wherein the support structure is detachably located at the upper part of the water tank to support the main unit exposed above the water tank, and the support structure is detachably assembled to the upper part of the main unit or the outside of the water tank.

[0010] In the above technical solution, the main unit can be placed in the water tank for storage, utilizing the tank's water storage space. During use, a support structure ensures the main unit makes room in the water tank and is supported. Therefore, in this evaporative humidifier, the water tank's volume is not too small, and the volume can be compressed during transportation and storage, facilitating transport and storage. Since the main unit can be placed upright in the water tank, it can be contained within it. This allows for storage without waiting for internal components like the evaporative cooling pad to dry completely, preventing liquid turbulence that could damage internal electronic equipment. Compared to an inverted or tilted main unit, internal water may flow towards the fan and motor, causing damage. An assembly structure with a support structure is provided on the upper part of the main unit or the outside of the water tank, ensuring that the support structure remains assembled with the main unit or water tank in the stored state, facilitating transportation and storage.

[0011] In conclusion, this evaporative humidifier can effectively solve the problems of inconvenient storage and transportation of evaporative humidifiers.

[0012] In some technical solutions, the host unit can be placed upright in the water tank through the upward-facing opening.

[0013] In some technical solutions, the support structure is placed at the edge of the opening and is secured to the edge of the opening so as to be supported by the water tank.

[0014] In some technical solutions, the upper part of the support structure forms a first mounting groove that fits into the bottom of the host for a sealed connection; the lower part of the support structure and the edge of the opening are fitted together by a second mounting groove for a sealed connection.

[0015] In some technical solutions, the support structure is snapped into the rim of the water tank; and / or, the support structure is snapped into the host unit.

[0016] In some technical solutions, the opening has an inwardly convex structure, on which the second mounting groove is formed, and the support structure has a protrusion that mates with the second mounting groove; the structure of the support structure outside the protrusion abuts against the upper part of the water tank through a support surface.

[0017] In some technical solutions, the water tank includes a tank body and an annular gasket. The upper part of the tank body is open, and a supporting bevel is provided on the inner side of the opening of the tank body. The annular gasket is protruding on the inner side of the opening of the tank body to form the inner convex structure, and the upper side of the annular gasket forms the second mounting groove. The annular gasket forms an annularly extending edge on the outer side of the second mounting groove to overlap the end face of the opening of the tank body and abut against the supporting surface. The lower part of the annular gasket corresponding to the second mounting groove is located on the groove between the supporting bevel and the tank wall.

[0018] In some technical solutions, the support structure is provided with a movable latching protrusion, which can abut against the corresponding structure inside the water tank when it enters the latching position to achieve latching; the support structure is provided with an upwardly extending elastic latching part to latch onto the inner shoulder of the host.

[0019] In some technical solutions, the latch protrusion abuts against the support structure through an elastic structure, and the latch protrusion has a manual operation part exposed on the upper side of the support structure.

[0020] In some technical solutions, the upper and / or lower sides of the elastic card portion are sloped surfaces.

[0021] In some technical solutions, a one-piece fastener is included, the fastener comprising the elastic locking portion and the locking protrusion; two fasteners are arranged opposite to each other and abut against each other by an elastic device capable of elastic compression.

[0022] In some technical solutions, the bottom of the host is fitted to fit the bottom of the inner cavity of the water tank.

[0023] In some technical solutions, the bottom of the water tank has a walking mechanism, and the support structure is detachably installed on the bottom of the water tank to replace the walking mechanism in supporting the water tank.

[0024] In some technical solutions, the upper part of the support structure has a water receiving trough for receiving water falling from the wet curtain in the host; when the upper part of the support structure is installed in conjunction with the bottom of the water tank, the walking mechanism is accommodated in the water receiving trough.

[0025] In some technical solutions, the main unit includes a housing, a fan, and a wet curtain assembly. The top of the housing has an air outlet, and the lower side of the housing has an air inlet corresponding to the wet curtain assembly. The fan is located above the wet curtain assembly. The lower part of the housing forms a window for detaching the wet curtain assembly.

[0026] To achieve the second objective mentioned above, the present invention also provides a base for an evaporative humidifier, comprising: a water tank with an upward-facing opening at its upper part; and a support structure detachably mounted on the upper part of the water tank. The support structure has a mounting groove for supporting the main body of the evaporative humidifier, the mounting groove being smaller than the opening. The support structure can be detachably assembled to the outside of the water tank. This is applied to the aforementioned evaporative humidifier. Since the aforementioned evaporative humidifier has the above-mentioned technical effects, the base for this evaporative humidifier should also have corresponding technical effects.

[0027] To achieve the third objective mentioned above, the present invention also provides a method for storing an evaporative humidifier. This evaporative humidifier assembly method includes the following steps: separating the main unit mounted on a support structure from the support structure, and separating the support structure placed at the upper opening of the water tank from the water tank; placing the main unit into the water tank through the opening; and assembling the support structure onto the upper part of the main unit or the outside of the water tank. Since the aforementioned evaporative humidifier has the above-mentioned technical effects, the evaporative humidifier assembly method applied to it should also have corresponding technical effects.

[0028] This invention also provides a method for assembling an evaporative humidifier, comprising the following steps: removing the main unit housed in a water tank from the upper opening of the water tank; placing a support structure assembled onto the upper part of the main unit or the outside of the water tank at the upper opening of the water tank; and placing the main unit on the support structure so that the support structure supports the main unit placed on the upper part of the water tank. Since the aforementioned evaporative humidifier has the above-described technical effects, the evaporative humidifier assembly method applied to this evaporative humidifier should also have corresponding technical effects. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an evaporative humidifier provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an evaporative humidifier provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the support structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the support structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water tank provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 6 A cross-sectional structural diagram of a water tank provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the first cross-sectional structure of the housing provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the second cross-sectional structure of the housing provided in an embodiment of the present invention, perpendicular to the first cross-section.

[0038] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the second cross-section of the housing provided in an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective.

[0039] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the entire machine in its stored state, with the support structure of the embodiment of the present invention housed at the bottom of the water tank.

[0040] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the entire machine in its stored state, with the support structure of the present invention housed at the bottom of the water tank, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the supporting structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention, with the entire machine stored on the top of the main unit.

[0042] The following labels are shown in the attached diagram:

[0043] 1. Main unit; 2. Water tank; 3. Support structure; 4. Fasteners;

[0044] 1-1 housing, 1-2 fan, 1-3 evaporative cooling pad assembly, 1-4 air outlet, 1-5 air inlet, 1-6 handle, 1-7 notch;

[0045] Opening 2-1, second mounting groove 2-2, inner convex structure 2-3, box body 2-4, annular washer 2-5, supporting inclined side 2-6, walking mechanism 2-7, boss 2-8, protruding structure 2-9;

[0046] First mounting groove 3-1, protrusion 3-2, support surface 3-3, return water hole 3-4;

[0047] 4-1 Elastic locking part, 4-2 locking protrusion, 4-3 manual operation part, 4-4 water guide plate, 4-5 elastic structure. Detailed Implementation

[0048] This invention discloses an evaporative humidifier to effectively solve the problem of inconvenient storage and transportation of evaporative humidifiers.

[0049] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0050] Please see Figures 1-12 : Figure 1 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an evaporative humidifier provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an evaporative humidifier provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the support structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the support structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water tank provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 A cross-sectional structural diagram of a water tank provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the first cross-sectional structure of the housing provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the second cross-sectional structure of the housing provided in an embodiment of the present invention, perpendicular to the first cross-section. Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the second cross-section of the housing provided in an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective. Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the entire machine in its stored state, with the support structure of the embodiment of the present invention housed at the bottom of the water tank. Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the entire machine in its stored state, with the support structure of the present invention housed at the bottom of the water tank, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the supporting structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention, with the entire machine stored on the top of the main unit.

[0051] In some embodiments, an evaporative humidifier is provided, such as Figure 1 As shown, it mainly includes a main unit 1, a water tank 2, and a supporting structure 3. This evaporative humidifier has two states: a storage state, in which it is generally not used, and an open state, which is the usage state, in which it can be used for humidification.

[0052] In some embodiments, the main unit 1 mainly includes a wet curtain assembly 1-3 and a fan 1-2. The fan 1-2 is used to accelerate the gas passing through the wet curtain assembly 1-3. When the gas passes through the wet curtain assembly 1-3, it combines with the water in the wet curtain assembly 1-3, thereby greatly increasing the water content in the gas. The humidified gas then flows into the air to achieve a humidification effect. The water in the wet curtain assembly 1-3 is mainly introduced from the water tank 2 through a water guiding device. The specific structure of the main unit 1 can refer to the prior art. The water guiding device, such as a water pump or a siphon device, can be installed separately or integrated into the main unit 1.

[0053] In some embodiments, the water tank 2 primarily stores water, that is, it mainly stores liquid used for humidification. The capacity and shape of the water tank 2 are not required; it can be a cylindrical structure or a rectangular structure, and the specific configuration can be adjusted according to needs.

[0054] Here, an opening 2-1 is formed at the top of the water tank 2, allowing the main unit 1 to be placed inside the water tank 2 through the opening 2-1 for storage. The opening 2-1 generally faces upwards. It should be noted that the main unit 1 can be completely contained within the water tank 2, or partially contained, where the top of the main unit 1 may protrude from the water tank 2, but the storage effect is still achieved. To facilitate removal from the main unit 1, a handle 1-6 can be provided on the upper side of the main unit 1. Ideally, the handle should protrude from the water tank 2 in the stored state for easy operation. The handle 1-6 can be a wristband or, as shown in the attached diagram... Figure 1 The image shows a groove.

[0055] The main unit 1 can be placed upright in the water tank 2, or it can be tilted or upside down in the water tank 2. In order to avoid water turbulence inside the main unit 1 and affecting its use, it is preferable that the main unit 1 can be placed upright in the water tank 2 from the opening 2-1. Upright means that it is placed in the position it is in use, that is, when storing, the main unit 1 can be placed in the water tank 2 without rotating it.

[0056] In some embodiments, the support structure 3 supports the main unit 1 between the main unit 1 and the water tank 2 when the main unit 1 is removed from the water tank 2. This allows the water tank 2 to have more water storage space, ensuring its capacity during use. After the main unit 1 moves upward relative to the water tank 2, exposing it, the support structure 3 no longer directly supports the main unit 1 from the bottom of the water tank 2, allowing it to enter the usage state. The support structure 3 can be directly supported by the water tank 2 or by the ground. However, the support structure 3 should be detachably located at the top of the water tank 2 to: allow the opening 2-1 to be opened, facilitating the main unit 1's entry and exit; when entering the opening 2-1, it is received by the water tank 2; when leaving the opening 2-1, it frees up space in the water tank 2 to increase water storage capacity; and when the main unit 1 moves upward, it replaces the bottom of the water tank 2 for support, maintaining its upper position and ensuring sufficient space.

[0057] In some embodiments, in the retracted state, the main unit 1 is housed in the water tank 2, at which time the support structure 3 can be assembled to the upper part of the main unit 1 or the outside of the water tank 2. If the main unit 1 is completely housed in the water tank 2, the support structure 3 can still be placed on the upper part of the water tank 2. That is, the installation position of the support structure 3 in the use state and the installation position in the retracted state can be the same. Furthermore, the installation posture is also the same, except that when the main unit 1 enters or exits the opening 2-1, it is detached from the water tank 2 to allow the opening 2-1 of the water tank 2 to be cleared, thus ensuring the entry and exit of the main unit 1. Preferably, the detachment of the support structure 3 from the water tank 2 is a quick-release method. As shown in the attached... Figure 12 As shown, when the top of the main unit 1 is exposed above the water tank 2, the support structure 3 can be placed on top of the main unit 1. For ease of installation, the support structure 3 can be installed upside down on top of the main unit 1 compared to its usage state; of course, the support structure 3 can also be placed upright on top of the main unit 1.

[0058] In some embodiments, the main unit 1 can be placed in the water tank 2 for storage using the water storage space of the tank 2. During use, it is supported by the support structure 3 to ensure that the main unit 1 makes room in the water tank 2 and is supported. Therefore, in the above-described evaporative humidifier, the volume of the water tank 2 can be avoided from being too small, and during transportation and storage, the volume can be compressed by utilizing the water storage space of the water tank 2, facilitating transportation and storage.

[0059] In some embodiments, the main unit 1 can be placed upright in the water tank 2 for containment. This allows for storage without waiting for the internal wet curtain components 1-3 and other water-containing parts to dry completely, preventing liquid turbulence that could damage the internal electronic equipment. Compared to an inverted or tilted main unit 1, internal water may flow towards the fans 1-2 and motor, causing equipment damage.

[0060] In some embodiments, in the actual storage state, some components such as the wet curtain assembly 1-3 may not enter the water tank along with the main part of the host 1, such as the main body casing.

[0061] In some embodiments, an assembly structure of a support structure 3 is provided on the upper part of the main unit 1 or the outer side of the water tank 2, so that the support structure 3 is still assembled with the main unit 1 or the water tank 2 in the storage state, so as to facilitate transportation and storage in the storage state.

[0062] In conclusion, this evaporative humidifier can effectively solve the problems of inconvenient storage and transportation of evaporative humidifiers.

[0063] In some embodiments, as described above, the support structure 3 is placed on top of the water tank 2, and can be directly supported by the water tank 2. Alternatively, it can be not directly supported by the water tank 2, such as by providing multiple support legs, which can be arranged around the outside of the water tank 2 for direct support from the ground. The water tank 2 can be supported by the support structure 3 or directly by the ground. For ease of arrangement and to maintain a neat appearance, it is preferable that the support structure 3 is placed directly on top of the water tank 2 for support by the water tank 2.

[0064] In some embodiments, as shown in the appendix Figure 7-9 As shown, the support structure 3 can be placed at the edge of the opening 2-1 so that it can be supported by the water tank 2.

[0065] In some embodiments, to allow the support structure 3 to be placed more effectively and stably on the water tank 2, it is preferable that the support structure 3 is snapped onto the edge of the opening 2-1. Of course, other methods can also be used for stable connection, such as threaded connection or clamping connection.

[0066] In some embodiments, during use, the main unit 1 is placed on the support structure 3 for support. To facilitate support and ensure positional stability, a first mounting groove 3-1 is formed on the upper part of the support structure 3 to fit the bottom of the main unit 1. This first mounting groove 3-1 positions and limits the main unit 1, ensuring relative stability between the main unit 1 and the support structure 3. The fit can be either a clearance fit or an interference fit. The first mounting groove 3-1 can be positioned to fit the bottom of the main unit 1. It should be noted that when a water guiding device needs to pass through the support structure 3, the support structure 3 needs to have corresponding holes to allow the water guiding device to pass through, such as allowing the water guiding device's pipe to pass through.

[0067] In some embodiments, the lower part of the support structure 3 can be fitted with the edge of the opening 2-1 through the second mounting groove 2-2 to be assembled in the vertical direction to avoid lateral misalignment.

[0068] In some embodiments, considering that the air inlet 1-5 of the main unit 1 generally needs to be exposed above the water tank 2 during use, and that the lower part of the main unit 1 generally forms a channel, such as for convenient replacement of the wet curtain assembly 1-3, or for convenient installation of a water guiding device, and to avoid air turbulence, the main unit 1 and the support structure 3 can be connected in a sealed manner through the assembly of the first mounting groove 3-1, or the water tank 2 and the support structure 3 can be connected in a sealed manner through the assembly of the second mounting groove 2-2.

[0069] In some embodiments, to further stabilize the position of the above-mentioned structure, the support structure 3 is snapped into the rim of the water tank 2; and / or the support structure 3 is snapped into the main unit 1. That is, the support structure 3 is snapped into at least one of the water tank 2 and the support structure 3. The snapping connection, if via a snap-fit, is generally an elastic snap-fit, equivalent to an elastic locking pin structure.

[0070] Specifically, the fasteners between the support structure 3 and the host 1, as well as between the support structure 3 and the water tank 2, can be installed on the support structure 3 for easy and uniform arrangement.

[0071] In some embodiments, as shown in the appendix Figure 5 , 6 As shown, considering the maximization of water tank 2, the larger the opening 2-1 of water tank 2, the better. This limits the support area at the opening 2-1. Therefore, to better support the support structure 3, the opening 2-1 has an inwardly convex structure 2-3, on which the second mounting groove 2-2 is formed. The support structure 3 has a protrusion 3-2 that mates with the second mounting groove 2-2 to achieve a sealed connection and provide support. Specifically, the second mounting groove 2-2 can extend along the edge of the opening 2-1 in a ring-shaped structure, i.e., a ring-shaped groove.

[0072] In some embodiments, in order to achieve better support, the structure of the support structure 3 on the outside of the protrusion 3-2 can be made to abut against the upper part of the water tank 2 through the support surface 3-3, and preferably aligned with the tank wall of the water tank 2.

[0073] Specifically, an annular support portion can be formed on the outer side of the aforementioned protrusion 3-2, with the support portion forming the annular protrusion 3-2 to surround the outer side of the aforementioned protrusion 3-2. This support portion is preferably flush with the wall of the water tank 2 so that it is directly supported by the wall of the water tank 2.

[0074] In some embodiments, the water tank 2 may include a tank body 2-4 and an annular gasket 2-5. The upper part of the tank body 2-4 is open, and a supporting bevel 2-6 is formed on the inner side of the opening of the tank body 2-4. The annular gasket 2-5 has the aforementioned second mounting groove 2-2 on its upper side, and an annularly extending edge is formed on the outer side of the second mounting groove 2-2 to overlap the end face of the opening of the tank body 2-4. Specifically, this edge may form an inverted locking groove to be aligned with the outer side of the opening edge of the tank body 2-4. The end face of the opening is the end face of the wall of the tank body 2-4, which abuts against the supporting surface 3-3 on the aforementioned supporting structure 3. The lower part of the annular gasket 2-5, corresponding to the second mounting groove 2-2, is located in the groove between the supporting bevel 2-6 and the tank wall of the tank body 2-4. Generally, multiple supporting bevels 2-6 are evenly arranged along the opening of the tank body 2-4 to form multiple grooves.

[0075] In some embodiments, in the stored state, the main unit 1 is placed inside the water tank 2 for support. To avoid friction with the inner wall of the water tank 2, the bottom of the main unit 1 can be fitted into the bottom of the inner cavity of the water tank 2. Specifically, the bottom wall of the water tank 2 can have multiple protruding structures to mate with the grooves on the bottom of the main unit 1, forming a mating structure.

[0076] In some embodiments, the bottom of the water tank 2 may have a walking mechanism 2-7 to facilitate the movement of the evaporative humidifier during use. The walking mechanism 2-7 may be a tracked walking mechanism or a wheeled walking mechanism; specifically, it may be a caster wheel walking mechanism.

[0077] Based on this, as attached Figure 9-10 As shown, the aforementioned support structure 3 can be detachably installed at the bottom of the water tank 2 to replace the walking mechanism 2-7 in supporting the water tank 2. In the stored state, the support structure 3 is assembled at the bottom of the water tank 2 to replace the walking mechanism 2-7 in supporting the water tank 2, that is, to indirectly support the main unit 1 inside the water tank 2. Since the support structure 3 provides support, it is a planar support and will not move freely, thus ensuring positional stability.

[0078] In some embodiments, the upper part of the support structure 3 may have a water receiving groove for receiving water falling from the wet curtain in the host 1. The water receiving groove may be provided separately or may be the first mounting groove 3-1 mentioned above. When the upper part of the support structure 3 is installed in conjunction with the bottom of the water tank 2, the walking mechanism 2-7 is accommodated in the water receiving groove 3-4. That is, the walking mechanism 2-7 can be accommodated by means of the groove space of the water receiving groove 3-4, so as to better fit and make the structure more compact in the stored state.

[0079] In some embodiments, the bottom inner side of the housing 2-4 may have an upwardly raised boss 2-8 for supporting the bottom of the main unit in the stored state, while the bottom outer side of the housing 2-4 has a groove formed at the corresponding position of the boss 2-8 to accommodate the upper part of the walking mechanism 2-7, making the structure more compact. Specifically, four bosses 2-8 are formed. To better limit the main unit 1, protruding structures 2-9 can also be installed on the bosses 2-8 for limiting. Specifically, the lower part of the wet curtain assembly 1-3 may have multiple corresponding notches 1-7 to fit into each of the protruding structures 2-9 respectively.

[0080] In some embodiments, the main unit 1 generally includes a housing 1-1, a fan 1-2, and a wet curtain assembly 1-3. The housing 1-1 has an air outlet 1-4 at its top and an air inlet 1-5 corresponding to the wet curtain assembly 1-3 on its lower side. The fan 1-2 is located above the wet curtain assembly 1-3. The wet curtain assembly 1-3 is generally cylindrical, so that the air from the air inlet 1-5 passes through the side walls of the wet curtain assembly 1-3, enters the inner side of the wet curtain assembly 1-3, and then flows upward along the extension direction to the fan 1-2, where it is drawn out by the fan 1-2, causing the fan 1-2 to discharge high-humidity gas outward.

[0081] Considering the above installation method, the lower part of the housing 1-1 can form a window for replacing the wet curtain assembly 1-3, so as to avoid adding more openings.

[0082] In some embodiments, as shown in the appendix Figure 3-4 As shown, in order to facilitate the snap-fit ​​between the support mechanism and the water tank 2, the support structure 3 is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion 4-2 that can move elastically. The snap-fit ​​protrusion 4-2 can be matched with the inner protrusion structure 2-3 to achieve snap-fit ​​between the support structure 3 and the water tank 2, so as to facilitate disassembly and assembly. Specifically, the snap-fit ​​protrusion 4-2 can be made to abut against the lower side of the support inclined side 2-6.

[0083] The elastically movable latch 4-2 can achieve its elastic movement through an elastic device or its own elastic structure, thereby reaching the latching position. In the latching position, its elastic force needs to be overcome to allow the latch 4-2 to elastically move and disengage, thus disengaging the support structure 3 and the water tank 2. It should be noted that when the latch 4-2 elastically moves, the aforementioned elastic device or elastic structure 4-5 undergoes elastic deformation, allowing the latch 4-2 to move accordingly. When the external force is removed, the latch 4-2 will return to its original position under the action of the elastic deformation force.

[0084] In some embodiments, the protrusion 4-2 can abut against the lower side of the inner protrusion structure 2-3, so that the protrusion 4-2 abuts against the inner wall of the water tank 2. At this time, a water guide plate 4-4 can be integrated on the protrusion 4-2 to guide the return water from the return water hole 3-4 to the inner wall of the tank 2-4, thereby reducing the noise of the flowing liquid. Because the protrusion 4-2 abuts against the lower side of the inner protrusion structure 2-3, the protrusion 4-2 structure needs to extend towards the tank wall of the water tank 2 on the lower side of the inner protrusion structure 2-3. In fact, the closer it is to the inner wall of the water tank 2, the smaller the degree of inward protrusion of the inner protrusion structure 2-3. At the same time, the water guide plate 4-4 is integrated on the protrusion 4-2 precisely to meet the need for the protrusion 4-2 to abut against the inner wall of the water tank 2. The water guide plate 4-4 is integrated on the protrusion 4-2. The water guide plate 4-4 can be part of the protrusion 4-2, such as a rib; it can also be the snap-fit ​​part of the protrusion 4-2 itself. While abutting against the inner wall of the water tank 2, it abuts against the lower side of the inner protrusion structure 2-3. At this time, the lower side of the inner protrusion structure 2-3 can be narrower than the water guide plate 4-4 so that the part of the water guide plate 4-4 that does not abut against the inner protrusion structure 2-3 can guide water.

[0085] Of course, the water guide plate 4-4 can also be set elsewhere and not integrated into the card protrusion 4-2. The return water hole 3-4 is generally a hole on the water receiving trough at the wet curtain assembly 1-3. The water receiving trough can be set on the support structure 3 or on the main unit 1.

[0086] In some embodiments, the latching protrusion 4-2 may include a water guide plate 4-4 and two vertical plates located on both sides of the water guide plate 4-4, forming a water guide groove between the two vertical plates. It should be noted that the vertical plates and the water guide plate 4-4 can be vertically or obliquely arranged, depending on the specific requirements. Preferably, the upper edge of the vertical plate is obliquely arranged to abut against the aforementioned inner protrusion structure 2-3, i.e., the vertical plate serves as the main latching part, thereby achieving a limiting effect.

[0087] In some embodiments, for better water guidance, the upper surface of the water guide plate 4-4 can be an inclined slope, gradually descending from the inlet to the outlet. Specifically, the slope can include an inclined plane and / or a curved surface. Of course, both curved surfaces or both planes can be used, where the plane is an inclined plane, or both curved and planes can be used simultaneously.

[0088] Specifically, the upper surface can include a first inclined plane, an arc surface, and a second inclined plane connected sequentially along the fluid direction. The inclination of the first inclined plane is greater than that of the second inclined plane, and the inclination of the plane containing the two edges of the arc surface is greater than that of the first inclined plane. The arc surface quickly guides the liquid from the first inclined plane downwards. When the return water flow is relatively large, because the inclination of the plane containing the two edges of the arc surface is greater than that of the first inclined plane, the liquid flowing out of the first inclined plane will be thrown onto the arc surface, thus reducing the flow velocity. When the fluid flow is relatively small and the fluid flow speed is relatively slow, the arc surface can play a good guiding role, preventing the flow velocity from being too slow and resulting in poor subsequent downstream flow. The first inclined plane is positioned directly above the return water hole 3-5, meaning the return water hole 3-5 is located directly above the first inclined plane.

[0089] In some embodiments, a main unit 1 may be included, which may have the aforementioned wet curtain assembly 1-3. The support structure 3 is provided with an upwardly extending elastic locking portion 4-1 to engage with the inner shoulder of the main unit 1, specifically, with the inner shoulder of the wet curtain assembly, thereby establishing a connection between the main unit 1 and the support structure 3. If necessary, the support structure 3 can be disassembled from the main unit 1 to facilitate the storage of the main unit 1. For example, after removing the support structure 3, the main unit 1, and the water tank 2, the main unit 1 can be stored in the water tank 2. The support structure 3 then serves only as an intermediate support structure.

[0090] In some embodiments, for ease of assembly and disassembly, the upper and lower sides of the elastic locking part 4-1 are both sloping surfaces. The upper sloping surface guides the elastic locking part 4-1 to deform and enter the locking position; while the lower sloping surface guides the elastic locking part 4-1 to deform and disengage from the locking position. In the locking state, the lower sloping surface abuts against the inner shoulder. When an external force is applied between the main unit 1 and the support structure 3, the abutment force between the two increases. Due to the action of the lower sloping surface, the elastic locking part 4-1 undergoes elastic deformation to disengage from the locking position.

[0091] In some embodiments, the latch 4-2 can abut against the support structure 3 via an elastic structure 4-5, so the latch 4-2 has a manual operation part 4-3 exposed on the upper side of the support structure 3. In use, force is first applied between the main unit 1 and the support structure 3. For example, the upper part of the main unit 1 has a latching hole to facilitate applying an upward pulling force, so that the elastic latching part 4-1 disengages from the latching position, thereby disengaging the support structure 3 and the main unit 1 for disassembly.

[0092] Then, the manual operation unit 4-3 operates the locking protrusion 4-2 to apply force to the locking protrusion 4-2, so that the locking protrusion 4-2 overcomes the elastic force and then disengages from the locking position, thereby making the support structure 3 and the water tank 2 detachable.

[0093] In some embodiments, in order to facilitate the arrangement of the above structure, an integrally formed fastener 4 can be provided, wherein the fastener 4 includes an elastic locking part 4-1 and a locking protrusion 4-2, so as to make an integral connection for easy uniform arrangement.

[0094] Specifically, the main part of the fastener 4 can be located on the lower side of the support structure 3. Simultaneously, a window can be opened on the support structure 3 for the elastic locking part 4-1 to extend to the upper side of the support structure 3, and the window is large enough to facilitate the movement of the entire fastener 4; and another window can be opened for the manual operation part 4-3 to protrude from the upper side of the support structure 3. The fastener 4 and the support structure 3 achieve a sliding fit through a slot, further restricting the range of motion of the fastener 4. For example, to facilitate the assembly of the support structure 3 onto the water tank 2, a guide slope is generally formed on the lower side of the fastener.

[0095] In some embodiments, multiple fasteners 4 may be provided, such as two or four fasteners 4. If two fasteners 4 are provided, the two fasteners 4 are arranged opposite each other and abut against each other by an elastic device that can be elastically compressed, so as to restrain each other.

[0096] In some embodiments, the width of the water guide plate 4-4 may be not less than the width of the return water hole 3-5 in the corresponding direction, wherein the width direction refers to the direction perpendicular to the water flow direction on the water guide plate, so as to ensure that the water falling from the return water hole 3-5 falls completely on the upper side of the water guide plate 4-4.

[0097] In some embodiments, the lower end of the wet curtain assembly 1-3 can be snapped into the housing 1-1, or the wet curtain assembly 1-3 and the housing 1-1 can be overlapped, i.e., a simple support relationship. The specific configuration can be set as needed.

[0098] In some embodiments, the fan 1-2 is fixedly installed in the upper part of the inner cavity of the housing 1-1, and an air outlet is opened in the upper part of the housing. The evaporative cooling pad assembly 1-3 is housed in the lower part of the inner cavity of the housing 1-1, and honeycomb holes are opened in the lower part of the housing 1-1 as air inlets. The housing 1-1 and the evaporative cooling pad assembly 1-3 may not be fixedly connected, and no indirect fixed connection is required. They may be in an overlapping relationship or abutment support.

[0099] The wet curtain assembly 1-3 includes a cylindrical wet curtain, an upper seat located at the upper end of the cylindrical wet curtain, and a lower seat located at the lower end of the cylindrical wet curtain. The lower seat is annular and has an assembly groove formed on its upper part to cooperate with the cylindrical wet curtain. The elastic locking part 4-1 is preferably locked on the inner wall of the assembly groove.

[0100] In some embodiments, a water pumping device may be included to transport water from the water tank 2 to the water distribution tray at the upper end of the wet curtain assembly 1-3. Alternatively, a siphon device may be used as the water guiding device. The water distribution tray may be located on the upper seat.

[0101] When setting up a water pumping device, the pump body can be installed inside the water tank 2 and water can be drawn into the water distribution plate through a pipe. Alternatively, the pump body can be installed inside the main unit 1 and the water inlet pipe can extend into the water tank 2 to pump water upwards.

[0102] Based on the evaporative humidifier provided in the above embodiments, the present invention also provides a base for an evaporative humidifier. The base includes a water tank 2 with an upward-facing opening 2-1 at its upper part; and a support structure 3 detachably mounted on the upper part of the water tank 2. The support structure 3 has a mounting groove for supporting the main body of the evaporative humidifier, the mounting groove being smaller than the opening 2-1. The support structure 3 can be detachably assembled to the outside of the water tank 2. This base can be applied to the above-described evaporative humidifier, so please refer to the above embodiments for the beneficial effects of this evaporative humidifier base.

[0103] Based on the evaporative humidifier provided in the above embodiments, the present invention also provides a method for storing an evaporative humidifier. This method includes the following steps: separating the main unit mounted on the support structure from the support structure, and separating the support structure placed at the upper opening of the water tank from the water tank; placing the main unit into the water tank through the opening; and assembling the support structure onto the upper part of the main unit or the outside of the water tank. This method for storing evaporative humidifiers is applicable to the evaporative humidifiers in some of the above embodiments; therefore, please refer to the above embodiments for the beneficial effects of this method.

[0104] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0105] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An evaporative humidifier, characterized in that, include: Host; A water tank, wherein an opening is formed at the top of the water tank so that the main unit can be placed inside the water tank through the opening; A support structure is provided, which can be detachably located on the upper part of the water tank to support the main unit exposed in the water tank, and the support structure can be detachably assembled to the upper part of the main unit or the outside of the water tank.

2. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main unit can be placed inside the water tank facing upward through the upward-facing opening.

3. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support structure is placed at the edge of the opening and is secured to the edge of the opening so as to be supported by the water tank.

4. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper part of the support structure forms a first mounting groove that fits into the bottom of the main unit for a sealed connection; the lower part of the support structure and the edge of the opening are fitted together by a second mounting groove for a sealed connection.

5. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support structure is engaged with the rim of the water tank; and / or, the support structure is engaged with the main unit.

6. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 5, characterized in that, The opening has an inwardly convex structure, on which the second mounting groove is formed. The support structure has a protrusion that mates with the second mounting groove. The structure of the support structure outside the protrusion abuts against the upper part of the water tank through a support surface.

7. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 6, characterized in that, The water tank includes a tank body and an annular gasket. The upper part of the tank body is open, and a supporting bevel is provided on the inner side of the opening of the tank body. The annular gasket is protruding on the inner side of the opening of the tank body to form the inner convex structure, and the upper side of the annular gasket forms the second mounting groove. The annular gasket forms an annularly extending edge on the outer side of the second mounting groove to overlap the end face of the opening of the tank body and abut against the supporting surface. The lower part of the annular gasket corresponding to the second mounting groove is located on the groove between the supporting bevel and the tank wall.

8. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support structure is provided with a movable latching protrusion. When the latching protrusion enters the latching position, it can abut against the corresponding structure inside the water tank to achieve latching. The support structure is provided with an upwardly extending elastic latching part to latch onto the inner shoulder of the main unit.

9. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 8, characterized in that, The latching protrusion abuts against the support structure via an elastic structure, and the latching protrusion has a manual operation part exposed on the upper side of the support structure.

10. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 9, characterized in that, The fastener includes an integrally formed fastener, which includes the elastic locking portion and the locking protrusion; two fasteners are arranged opposite to each other and are abutted against each other by an elastic device capable of elastic compression.

11. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 8, characterized in that, The upper and / or lower sides of the elastic card part are sloping surfaces.

12. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the main unit is fitted to fit the bottom of the inner cavity of the water tank.

13. The evaporative humidifier according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, The bottom of the water tank has a walking mechanism, and the support structure is detachably installed on the bottom of the water tank to replace the walking mechanism in supporting the water tank.

14. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 13, characterized in that, The upper part of the support structure has a water receiving trough for receiving water falling from the wet curtain in the host; when the upper part of the support structure is installed in conjunction with the bottom of the water tank, the walking mechanism is accommodated in the water receiving trough.

15. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main unit includes a housing, a fan, and a wet curtain assembly. The top of the housing has an air outlet, and the lower side of the housing has an air inlet corresponding to the wet curtain assembly. The fan is located above the wet curtain assembly. The lower part of the housing forms a window for detaching the wet curtain assembly.

16. A method for storing an evaporative humidifier, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: The main unit mounted on the support structure is separated from the support structure, and the support structure placed in the upper opening of the water tank is separated from the water tank. The main unit is placed into the water tank through the opening; The support structure is assembled to the upper part of the main unit or the outside of the water tank.

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