Humidification water tank, air conditioner and humidification control method of air conditioner

Abstract

The application provides a humidifying water tank, an air conditioner and a humidifying control method of the air conditioner. The humidifying water tank comprises a water treatment chamber (1) and an atomization chamber (2), the water treatment chamber (1) is provided with a sterilization lamp (3), the atomization chamber (2) is provided with an atomization device (4), the material density of the humidifying water tank is less than the density of liquid in the water treatment chamber (1), the water treatment chamber (1) and the atomization chamber (2) are spaced apart by a first partition plate (5), the first partition plate (5) is provided with a first valve (6), the first valve (6) is opened when the liquid level in the water treatment chamber (1) is equal to or higher than a preset height, and the first valve (6) is closed when the liquid level in the water treatment chamber (1) is lower than the preset height. According to the humidifying water tank, microplastics generated on the surface of the humidifying water tank can be effectively prevented from entering the human body with humidifying water vapor, and the human health is affected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and more specifically, to a humidifying water tank, an air conditioner, and a humidification control method for the air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, consumers are no longer satisfied with just temperature control for home appliances such as air conditioners; they are beginning to seek functions that improve human comfort, such as humidity control.

[0003] Many air conditioners on the market now feature humidification functions, often incorporating sterilization capabilities within the humidification water tank. These sterilization methods primarily include ultraviolet (UV) sterilization and silver ion sterilization. UV sterilization, in particular, is widely used for air and water sterilization due to its high efficiency, broad spectrum, and lack of secondary pollution. However, while UV sterilization occurs, it also causes aging of the water tank material (typically ABS or other plastic components). Furthermore, the mechanical force from the ultrasonic vibration plates makes the aged surface of the water tank more susceptible to microplastic formation. When exposed to the humidification environment, these microplastics can be inhaled and negatively impact human health. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a humidifying water tank, an air conditioner, and a humidification control method for the air conditioner, which can effectively prevent microplastics generated on the surface of the humidifying water tank from entering the human body with the humidifying water vapor and affecting human health.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of the present invention, a humidifying water tank is provided, comprising a water treatment chamber and an atomizing chamber. A germicidal lamp is provided in the water treatment chamber, and an atomizing device is provided in the atomizing chamber. The material density of the humidifying water tank is less than the density of the liquid in the water treatment chamber. The water treatment chamber and the atomizing chamber are separated by a first partition. A first valve is provided on the first partition. The first valve opens when the liquid level in the water treatment chamber is equal to or higher than a preset height, and closes when the liquid level in the water treatment chamber is lower than the preset height.

[0006] Furthermore, the atomization chamber is also equipped with a steam outlet, and the humidification water tank also includes a fan. The exhaust port of the fan is located in the atomization chamber, and the fan is configured to discharge the atomized gas from the atomization device from the steam outlet.

[0007] Furthermore, the first valve is a pressure-sensitive valve.

[0008] Furthermore, the first partition includes a platform at the bottom, and the first valve is disposed on the top surface of the platform; or, the first partition is inclined, and the first valve is disposed on the inclined surface of the first partition.

[0009] Furthermore, the germicidal lamp is an ultraviolet germicidal lamp; and / or, the atomizing device is an ultrasonic atomizer.

[0010] Furthermore, the humidifying water tank also includes a water storage chamber, which includes a water inlet. The water storage chamber is located above the water treatment chamber and is separated from the water treatment chamber by a second partition, on which a second valve is provided; and / or, a drain outlet is provided at the bottom of the water treatment chamber.

[0011] According to another aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner is provided, including a humidifying water tank, which is the humidifying water tank described above.

[0012] According to another aspect of the present invention, a humidification control method for the above-described air conditioner is provided, comprising:

[0013] Determine whether the humidification mode is enabled;

[0014] When the humidification mode is turned on, the current water level h in the water treatment chamber is detected. x ;

[0015] When h x <h min When the system determines that the current water level in the water treatment room does not meet the humidification function requirements, it will issue a water replenishment reminder.

[0016] When h x ≥h min When the current water level in the water treatment room meets the humidification function requirements, the system enters humidification control mode, where h... min This is the minimum water level required for humidification.

[0017] Furthermore, humidification control methods also include:

[0018] When h x <h max If the humidification mode is not turned on, return to the judgment step;

[0019] When h x ≥h max When this happens, a reminder to stop adding water will be issued; among which h max To set the maximum water level in the water tank.

[0020] Furthermore, after entering humidification control, the water level in the water treatment room is detected;

[0021] When the water level drops to h min When the following occurs, the first valve closes, a water filling reminder is issued, and the germicidal lamp and atomizing device are turned off;

[0022] Determine whether to add humidifying water; if so, add water when the water level reaches h. min The system activates the sterilization lamp and atomizing device, then returns to check the current water level. If not, it checks whether to stop the humidification mode. If not, it returns to the state when the humidification mode is activated and checks the current water level h in the water treatment chamber.x If the humidification mode is to be stopped, the drain outlet should be opened, and the humidification function should be turned off when the water level in the water treatment chamber drops to 0.

[0023] The humidifying water tank of this invention includes a water treatment chamber and an atomizing chamber. A germicidal lamp is installed in the water treatment chamber, and an atomizing device is installed in the atomizing chamber. The material density of the humidifying water tank is less than the density of the liquid in the water treatment chamber. The water treatment chamber and the atomizing chamber are separated by a first partition, on which a first valve is installed. The first valve opens when the liquid level in the water treatment chamber is equal to or higher than a preset height, and closes when the liquid level in the water treatment chamber is lower than the preset height. This humidifying water tank utilizes optimized materials, selecting a material with a density less than that of the liquid in the water treatment chamber. This allows microplastics generated on the aging surface of the water tank to float on the surface of the liquid after entering the water treatment chamber. Utilizing this characteristic, the minimum water level can be controlled to ensure it is always higher than the first valve by a certain height. This prevents the microplastics from entering the atomizing chamber with the liquid and thus from being discharged into the room with the atomized water vapor from the atomizing device. This effectively prevents microplastics generated on the surface of the humidifying water tank from entering the human body with the humidifying water vapor and affecting human health. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the humidification water tank according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0026] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the humidification control method for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; and

[0027] Figure 3 A flowchart of a humidification control method for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0028] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0029] 1. Water treatment chamber; 2. Atomization chamber; 3. Germicidal lamp; 4. Atomization device; 5. First partition; 6. First valve; 7. Fan; 8. Steam outlet; 9. Stage; 10. Water storage chamber; 11. Water inlet; 12. Second partition; 13. Second valve; 14. Drain outlet; 15. Water level detector. Detailed Implementation

[0030] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0031] See also Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the embodiment of the present invention, the humidifying water tank includes a water treatment chamber 1 and an atomizing chamber 2. A germicidal lamp 3 is installed in the water treatment chamber 1, and an atomizing device 4 is installed in the atomizing chamber 2. The material density of the humidifying water tank is less than the density of the liquid in the water treatment chamber 1. The water treatment chamber 1 and the atomizing chamber 2 are separated by a first partition 5. A first valve 6 is installed on the first partition 5. The first valve 6 is opened when the liquid level in the water treatment chamber 1 is equal to or higher than a preset height, and closed when the liquid level in the water treatment chamber 1 is lower than the preset height.

[0032] In this embodiment, microplastics refer to micro-sized plastic particles or fragments with a radius of less than 5 mm, specifically microplastics at the micrometer / nanometer level. The synergistic effect of photo-oxidation and mechanical fragmentation is a significant factor causing microplastic breakage in the aquatic environment. The humidification tank in this embodiment is particularly suitable for preventing the inhalation of micro- / nanometer-sized microplastics by the human body. For example, it can more effectively prevent microplastics with a radius of less than 5 μm from entering the atomization chamber 2 and being discharged along with the atomized water vapor within the atomization chamber 2.

[0033] In this embodiment, the humidification tank uses optimized materials, selecting a material with a density lower than that of the liquid in the water treatment chamber. This allows microplastics generated on the aged surface of the tank to float on the surface of the liquid after entering the water treatment chamber 1. Utilizing this characteristic, the water level can be controlled to ensure that the minimum water level is always higher than the first valve 6 by a certain height. This prevents the microplastics from entering the atomization chamber 2 with the liquid and thus from being discharged into the room along with the atomized water vapor from the atomizing device 4. This effectively prevents the microplastics generated on the surface of the humidification tank from entering the human body with the humidification water vapor and affecting human health.

[0034] In this embodiment, the liquid in the humidification tank is water, and the tank body material is selected from materials with a density lower than that of water, such as PP and PE.

[0035] The aforementioned first valve 6 can be an electrically controlled valve, a pressure-piloted valve, or a pressure-sensitive valve. It can control the state of the first valve 6 according to the water level in the water treatment chamber 1, so that it opens when the water level in the water treatment chamber 1 is higher than the position of the first valve 6 by a preset height, and closes when it is lower than the preset height. This setting allows microplastics to always remain on the upper layer of the liquid surface. Since the liquid level will never drop to a position where it can flow out from the first valve 6, and there is a certain distance between the liquid level and the first valve 6, the microplastics on the upper layer of the liquid surface will never enter the atomization chamber 2 with the liquid flowing from the first valve 6. Therefore, they will not be discharged into the room with the atomized water vapor generated by the atomization device 4 in the atomization chamber 2, thus effectively preventing microplastics from entering the human body with the humidified water vapor and affecting human health.

[0036] When using an electrically controlled valve, the valve needs to be constantly linked to the water level. It closes when the water level reaches a preset height and opens when the water level exceeds the preset height. The electrically controlled valve has greater control initiative and is more flexible and convenient to operate.

[0037] When pressure-sensitive valves are used for control, no control circuit is required. The valve opens when the pressure difference between the upper and lower parts reaches a certain value. Therefore, control is primarily achieved using mechanical or electronic structures, eliminating complex circuitry, resulting in lower costs and better stability. Furthermore, it can be linked to water level, automatically controlling the valve's opening and closing based on the water level, making operation simpler and more convenient. Pressure-sensitive valves can be either mechanical or electronic.

[0038] In one embodiment, the atomizing chamber 2 is further provided with a steam outlet 8, and the humidifying water tank also includes a fan 7. The exhaust port of the fan 7 is located inside the atomizing chamber 2, and the fan 7 is configured to discharge the atomized gas from the atomizing device 4 from the steam outlet 8.

[0039] In this embodiment, an electrical chamber is provided at the bottom of the humidification water tank, and control components are provided in the electrical chamber to facilitate the control of the humidification water tank. The fan 7 is located in the electrical chamber and can be isolated from the water in the water treatment chamber 1 and the atomization chamber 2 to prevent water from entering the fan 7 and causing damage to the fan 7.

[0040] The air outlet of the fan 7 is equipped with an exhaust pipe, the exhaust port of which extends into the atomization chamber 2 and is set to correspond to the exhaust path of the atomized gas of the atomization device 4. The exhaust of the fan 7 can drive the atomized gas to flow, so that the atomized water vapor discharged from the steam outlet 8 can be transported to a farther distance and better complete the indoor humidification.

[0041] In one embodiment, the exhaust pipe has an L-shaped structure, with the bent section of the exhaust pipe facing the flow path of the atomized gas, which makes it easier for the exhaust of the fan 7 to drive the flow of the atomized gas.

[0042] In one embodiment, the first partition 5 includes a platform 9 located at the bottom, and a first valve 6 is disposed on the top surface of the platform 9.

[0043] In this embodiment, by optimizing the structure of the first partition 5, the first partition 5 includes a platform 9 located at the bottom, which allows the first valve 6 to be arranged horizontally on the horizontal top surface of the platform 9. This structural arrangement allows the first valve 6 to be in a horizontal state, reducing the arrangement height of the first valve 6, so that the water level in the water treatment chamber 1 can drop to a greater height, ensuring that the water in the water treatment chamber can be utilized to the maximum extent, and reducing the impact of the structural arrangement of the first valve 6 on the water utilization rate.

[0044] In addition, the germicidal lamp 3 is generally arranged at the bottom of the water treatment chamber 1 and shines from bottom to top. The first valve 6 is horizontally set on the top surface of the platform 9, which can make the first valve 6 a dead angle position of the germicidal lamp 3, so as to avoid the first valve 6 being irradiated by the germicidal lamp and aging, and extend the service life of the first valve 6.

[0045] Compared to the scheme where the first valve 6 is set vertically, since the first valve 6 itself has a width, generally 3 to 5 cm, the first valve 6 itself will occupy a large water surface height. The minimum water level needs to be more than 1 cm higher than the maximum width of the first valve 6. As a result, at least the water within the maximum width range of the first valve 6 cannot be used, which greatly reduces the utilization rate of water resources.

[0046] When the first valve 6 is placed horizontally, since the axial height of the first valve 6 is much smaller than the width of the first valve 6, the first valve 6 will only occupy a small part of the water level. The minimum water level only needs to be more than 1 cm above the preset height of the axial height of the first valve 6 for the first valve 6 to be able to take in water. The water level required for the first valve 6 to operate normally is greatly reduced, and water resources can be utilized more fully.

[0047] In one embodiment, the first partition 5 is inclined, and the first valve 6 is disposed on the inclined surface of the first partition 5.

[0048] In this embodiment, the first partition 5 is inclined and the first valve 6 is directly mounted on the first partition 5. The first partition 5 has a simple structure and is easy to process, and the first valve 6 is also easier to mount.

[0049] In one embodiment, the germicidal lamp 3 is an ultraviolet germicidal lamp. The ultraviolet germicidal lamp is the primary sterilization method used when the user operates the humidification mode, and is capable of generating one or more ultraviolet light wavelengths with sterilization effects, including frequencies of 222Hz / 254Hz / 275Hz.

[0050] In one embodiment, the atomizing device 4 is an ultrasonic atomizer. The ultrasonic atomizer works in conjunction with a fan to atomize the water and blow out water mist when the user operates the humidification mode.

[0051] In one embodiment, the humidifying water tank further includes a water storage chamber 10, which includes a water inlet 11. The water storage chamber 10 is located above the water treatment chamber 1 and is separated from the water treatment chamber 1 by a second partition 12. A second valve 13 is provided on the second partition 12.

[0052] In this embodiment, by setting up a water storage chamber 10, water can be stored. Since the water storage chamber 10 and the water treatment chamber 1 are spaced apart, when sterilization is performed by the germicidal lamp 3 in the water treatment chamber 1, the space of the water treatment chamber 1 can be kept small, reducing the sterilization range of the germicidal lamp 3 and ensuring the sterilization effect on the water in the water treatment chamber 1. At the same time, since the water storage chamber 10 stores water, when the water volume in the water treatment chamber 1 is insufficient, the second valve 13 can be directly controlled to open, allowing water from the water storage chamber 10 to enter the water treatment chamber 1 through the second valve 13 to replenish the water treatment chamber 1. This structure can reduce the number of times external water sources need to be replenished, reduce the replenishment frequency, improve the user experience, and also ensure the sterilization effect on the water.

[0053] In one embodiment, a drain outlet 14 is provided at the bottom of the water treatment chamber 1.

[0054] A drain valve is installed at the drain outlet 14, which is located at the bottom of the water treatment chamber 1. The drain outlet 14 can be opened after the water level in the water treatment chamber 1 drops to a certain level, so that the microplastics in the water treatment chamber 1 can be discharged from the water treatment chamber 1 along with the residual water, thus completing the internal cleaning of the water treatment chamber 1.

[0055] A drain valve is also installed at the drain outlet 14. The drain valve closes the drain outlet 14 when drainage is not needed and opens the drain outlet 14 when drainage is needed.

[0056] In one embodiment, a water level detector 15 is also provided in the humidification water tank. The water level detector 15 is used to detect the water level in the water treatment chamber 1, thereby providing data support for the control of the first valve 6.

[0057] In this embodiment, when the humidifying water tank only includes the water treatment chamber 1, the water level detector 15 is used to detect the water level height in the water treatment chamber 1. When the humidifying water tank includes both the water storage chamber 10 and the water treatment chamber 1, the water level detector 15 detects the water level height in both the water storage chamber 10 and the water treatment chamber 1.

[0058] The water level detector 15 can detect the water level in the water storage chamber 10 and the water treatment chamber 1 in the water tank to determine the amount of humidification water and remind the user to add water. The water level detector 15 can be a potential difference type / float type water level detector, etc.

[0059] In one embodiment, in order to further improve the utilization rate of water, a groove can be provided on the top surface of the electrical chamber, so that the first valve 6 can be installed in the groove, and the top surface of the first valve 6 can be flush with or slightly higher than the top surface of the electrical chamber, thereby reducing the minimum water level in the water treatment chamber 1 to the bottom surface of the water treatment chamber 1, so that the water can be utilized more fully.

[0060] In one embodiment, when setting the minimum water level in the water treatment chamber 1, the valve port height of the first valve 6 relative to the bottom surface of the water treatment chamber 1 can be determined first. After determining the valve port height of the first valve 6, the minimum water level height of the water treatment chamber 1 can be determined by adding about 1 cm to the valve port height of the first valve 6.

[0061] According to another aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner is provided, including a humidifying water tank, which is the humidifying water tank described above.

[0062] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the above-described humidification control method for an air conditioner includes:

[0063] Determine whether the humidification mode is enabled;

[0064] When the humidification mode is activated, the current water level h in water treatment chamber 1 is detected. x ;

[0065] When h x <h min When the current water level in water treatment chamber 1 is determined to be insufficient for the humidification function, a water replenishment reminder is issued.

[0066] When h x ≥h min When the current water level in water treatment chamber 1 is determined to meet the humidification function requirements, humidification control is initiated, where h... min This is the minimum water level required for humidification.

[0067] In this embodiment, when controlling the humidification of the air conditioner, it is necessary to first determine the valve port height h of the first valve 6. f Then add a safety distance 'a' as the minimum water level height 'h'. min That is, h min =h f +a, where a is 0.8 to 3 mm, and the specific value of a is determined according to the height range of the microplastics on the liquid surface in the water treatment chamber 1.

[0068] In actual control, the water level can be measured not from the bottom of the water treatment chamber 1, but also directly from the valve port position of the first valve 6. In this case, the valve port height h is... f The water level is 0, and the lowest water level is h. min =a, in this method, the calculation of water level is simpler.

[0069] In other embodiments, the starting point for calculating the water level can be other locations. Regardless of how the starting point for calculating the water level is determined, it is necessary to ensure that the difference between the lowest water level and the valve opening height of the first valve 6 is 'a', so as to ensure that there is sufficient liquid level above the first valve 6 to prevent microplastics from being discharged into the atomization chamber 2 along with the water from the first valve 6.

[0070] Because PP is lighter than water, microplastics will float on the surface after they are formed. However, due to the presence of a pressure-sensitive valve, the microplastics will only float when the water level reaches h. min Only when the water treatment chamber 1 and the atomization chamber 2 are connected can the water treatment chamber 1 and the atomization chamber 2 be connected. That is, due to the properties of the plastic itself and the water inlet structure, microplastics cannot enter the atomization chamber.

[0071] Let the force required for the pressure-sensitive valve passage be F = ρ 水 g(h min -h f )S,ρ 水 Let S be the density of water, S be the area of ​​the valve subjected to water pressure, and h be the area of ​​water pressure. min -h f The height difference between the set minimum water level and the valve port of the first valve 6.

[0072] In one embodiment, the minimum water level is 2 to 3 mm, that is, the minimum liquid level relative to the bottom surface of the water treatment chamber 1 needs to be between 2 and 3 mm.

[0073] In one embodiment, the humidification control method further includes:

[0074] When h x <h max If the humidification mode is not turned on, return to the judgment step;

[0075] When h x ≥h max When this happens, a reminder to stop adding water will be issued; among which h max To set the maximum water level in the water tank.

[0076] In one embodiment, after entering humidification control, the water level in water treatment chamber 1 is detected;

[0077] When the water level drops to h minWhen the following occurs, the first valve 6 closes, a water replenishment reminder is issued, and the germicidal lamp 3 and the atomizing device 4 are turned off;

[0078] Determine whether to add humidifying water; if so, add water when the water level reaches h. min When the sterilization lamp 3 and atomizing device 4 are turned on, the system returns to determine the current water level. If not, it determines whether to stop the humidification mode. If the humidification mode is not stopped, it returns to the state when the humidification mode is turned on and checks the current water level h in the water treatment chamber 1. x If the humidification mode is stopped, the drain outlet 14 is opened, and the humidification function is turned off when the water level in the water treatment chamber 1 drops to 0.

[0079] The specific process of the humidification control method for the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention is as follows:

[0080] 1. Power on the air conditioner;

[0081] 2. When the air conditioner detects that "the user has turned on the humidification mode", proceed to the next step;

[0082] 3. Water level detector 15 detects the current water level in the water tank and records it as "h". x Set the minimum water level required for the humidification function, denoted as "h". min The minimum water level ensures that microplastics will not enter the atomization zone; a value of 2-3 cm is recommended. The maximum water level in the tank is set as "h". max (There is reserved space at the highest water level);

[0083] 4. Determine if the water level of the air conditioner meets the "h" requirement. x <h min If the judgment is "yes", meaning the current water level in the tank does not meet the humidification function requirements, the user will be reminded to add water and the process will return to the previous step; if the judgment is "no", meaning the current water level meets the humidification function requirements, the ultraviolet sterilization lamp will be turned on and the process will proceed to the next step.

[0084] 5. Determine if "h" is correct. x h max If the judgment is "No", meaning "the humidifier tank is not full" or "the user still wants to add water", then return to the judgment; if the judgment is "Yes", meaning "the humidifier tank is full", then proceed to the next step, "remind the user to stop adding water" (Note: the humidifier water has been sterilized);

[0085] 6. Turn on the "ultrasonic atomizer" and "fan" to run the ultrasonic humidification function;

[0086] 7. As the humidification function is turned on, the water level continues to drop. When the water level drops to h... minWhen the following message appears, the system will remind the user that "the current water level in the water tank is insufficient to meet the humidification function" and turn off the "ultraviolet germicidal lamp", "ultrasonic atomizing device", and "fan". The "pressure-sensitive valve" will automatically close, and the user will proceed to the next step.

[0087] 8. Determine if the user needs to add humidifying water. If the determination is "yes", then activate the "ultraviolet germicidal lamp", "ultrasonic atomizing device", and "fan", and return to determine the current water level; if the determination is "no", then proceed to the next step.

[0088] 9. Determine if the air conditioner is in "Stop Humidification Mode" or "Air Conditioner Automatic Stop Humidification Mode". If the determination is "No", return to step 2; if the determination is "Yes", open the "Drain" and wait for the current water level in the water tank to drop to 0 before turning off the humidification function and ending the process.

[0089] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0090] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0091] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A humidifying water tank, characterized in that, It includes a water treatment chamber (1) and an atomizing chamber (2). The water treatment chamber (1) is equipped with a germicidal lamp (3), and the atomizing chamber (2) is equipped with an atomizing device (4). The material density of the humidifying water tank is less than the density of the liquid in the water treatment chamber (1). The water treatment chamber (1) and the atomizing chamber (2) are separated by a first partition (5). A first valve (6) is provided on the first partition (5). The first valve (6) is opened when the liquid level in the water treatment chamber (1) is equal to or higher than a preset height, and closed when the liquid level in the water treatment chamber (1) is lower than the preset height.

2. The humidifying water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The atomizing chamber (2) is also provided with a steam outlet (8), and the humidifying water tank also includes a fan (7). The exhaust port of the fan (7) is located inside the atomizing chamber (2), and the fan (7) is configured to discharge the atomized gas after atomization by the atomizing device (4) from the steam outlet (8).

3. The humidifying water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first valve (6) is a pressure-sensitive valve.

4. The humidifying water tank according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first partition (5) includes a platform (9) located at the bottom, and the first valve (6) is disposed on the top surface of the platform (9); or, the first partition (5) is disposed at an inclination, and the first valve (6) is disposed on the inclined surface of the first partition (5).

5. The humidifying water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The germicidal lamp (3) is an ultraviolet germicidal lamp; and / or, the atomizing device (4) is an ultrasonic atomizer.

6. The humidifying water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The humidifying water tank also includes a water storage chamber (10), which includes a water inlet (11). The water storage chamber (10) is located above the water treatment chamber (1) and is separated from the water treatment chamber (1) by a second partition (12). A second valve (13) is provided on the second partition (12); and / or, a drain outlet (14) is provided at the bottom of the water treatment chamber (1).

7. An air conditioner, comprising a humidifying water tank, characterized in that, The humidifying water tank is the humidifying water tank according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. A humidification control method for an air conditioner as described in claim 7, characterized in that, include: Determine whether the humidification mode is enabled; When the humidification mode is turned on, the current water level h in the water treatment chamber (1) is detected. x ; When h x <h min When the current water level in the water treatment room (1) is not sufficient to meet the humidification function requirements, a water replenishment reminder is issued. When h x ≥h min When the current water level in the water treatment chamber (1) meets the humidification function requirements, the humidification control is initiated, where h min This is the minimum water level required for humidification.

9. The humidification control method for an air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The humidification control method further includes: When h x <h max If the humidification mode is not turned on, return to the judgment step; When h x ≥h max When this happens, a reminder to stop adding water will be issued; among which h max To set the maximum water level in the water tank.

10. The humidification control method for an air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, After entering humidification control, the water level in the water treatment chamber (1) is detected; When the water level drops to h min When the following occurs, the first valve (6) is closed, a water replenishment reminder is issued, and the germicidal lamp (3) and the atomizing device (4) are turned off. Determine whether to add humidifying water; if so, add water when the water level reaches h. min When the sterilization lamp (3) and atomizing device (4) are turned on, the current water level is checked. If not, the humidification mode is stopped. If the humidification mode is not stopped, the current water level h in the water treatment chamber (1) is checked when the humidification mode is turned on. x If the humidification mode is stopped, the drain outlet (14) is opened, and the humidification function is turned off when the water level in the water treatment chamber (1) drops to 0.

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