Humidifying device

By employing atomizing components and a baffle plate structure in the humidification device, combined with a baffle channel, a turbulence structure, and a filter, the problem of bacteria and mold growth in traditional wet curtain materials is solved, achieving efficient humidification and air purification, and ensuring user health and device stability.

CN120926519APending Publication Date: 2025-11-11GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202511390319.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-09-26
Publication Date
2025-11-11

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Technical Problem

Traditional evaporative cooling pad materials are prone to bacterial and mold growth during long-term use, which affects the quality of delivered air and endangers the health of users.

Method used

It adopts an atomizing component and a baffle structure to replace the traditional wet curtain, baffle channel and turbulence structure design. Combined with filter screen and water collection tank, it realizes timely collection and vaporization of liquid, preventing liquid accumulation and bacterial growth.

Benefits of technology

It improves liquid atomization efficiency and vaporization effect, avoids liquid accumulation, prevents bacterial growth, ensures air quality and user health, and enhances the operational stability and safety of the humidification device.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of humidification devices, and discloses a humidification device which comprises a shell, an atomization assembly and a flow guide plate. An airflow channel is formed in the shell; the atomization assembly is arranged in the airflow channel; the flow guide plates are arranged in the airflow channel, and at least one flow guide plate is arranged on the downstream of the atomization assembly; according to the invention, the atomization assembly and the flow guide plate are arranged to replace a traditional wet curtain structure, so that the atomization efficiency and the gasification effect of the liquid are improved, and rapid cooling and humidification are realized; ungasified liquid or condensed water is collected and discharged in time through the flow guide grooves, the liquid is prevented from being accumulated on the flow guide plates, dryness and cleanliness of the flow guide plates are maintained, breeding of bacteria and molds is prevented, the cleanliness of blown air is guaranteed, and the air quality is improved. The problems that in the long-term use process of a traditional wet curtain material, bacteria and molds are prone to breeding, the quality of sent-out air is affected, and the health of a user is harmed are solved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of humidification devices, and more specifically to humidification devices. Background Technology

[0002] Most current evaporative air coolers use a wet curtain structure to cool and humidify the air. Their working principle involves continuously wetting the wet curtain material with water, allowing the air flowing through it to fully contact the moisture and achieve heat and moisture exchange. However, if traditional wet curtain materials are not dried thoroughly and promptly during long-term use, bacteria and mold can easily grow, affecting not only the quality of the delivered air but also potentially harming the user's health. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a humidification device to solve the problem that traditional wet curtain materials are prone to the growth of bacteria and mold during long-term use, which not only affects the quality of the delivered air, but also endangers the health of users.

[0004] This invention provides a humidification device, comprising: The shell has internal airflow channels; An atomizing component is disposed within the airflow channel; A guide plate is disposed within the airflow channel, and at least one guide plate is provided downstream of the atomizing component; the guide plate is provided with a vent for airflow and a guide groove for collecting liquid.

[0005] Beneficial effects: By incorporating atomizing components and guide plates, the traditional evaporative cooling pad structure is replaced, which not only improves the atomization efficiency and vaporization effect of the liquid, achieving rapid cooling and humidification, but also allows unvaporized liquid or condensate to be collected and discharged in a timely manner. This effectively prevents liquid accumulation on the guide plates, keeping them dry and clean, fundamentally preventing the growth of bacteria and mold, ensuring the cleanliness of the blown air, improving air quality, and protecting user health. This solves the problem that traditional evaporative cooling pad materials are prone to bacterial and mold growth during long-term use, which not only affects the quality of the delivered air but also endangers user health.

[0006] In one alternative embodiment, the flow channel extends from the top of the vent to the bottom of the vent.

[0007] Beneficial effects: Since the guide channel extends from the top to the bottom of the vent, when the droplets accumulated on the guide plate fall under the action of gravity and pass through the vent, the guide channel can collect these droplets, thereby preventing the droplets from flowing randomly with the airflow at the vent, avoiding the direct suction of unvaporized droplets to the air outlet, and preventing water splashing.

[0008] In one alternative embodiment, the guide plate is provided with a turbulence-disrupting structure.

[0009] Beneficial effects: By setting a turbulence structure on the guide plate, the airflow can be effectively dispersed and disturbed, allowing the gas and the carried droplets to mix more fully and evenly. This not only improves the diffusion efficiency of the atomizing medium, but also promotes the better combination of the incompletely vaporized liquid with the gas, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency and effect of cooling or humidification, while making the airflow more stable and gentle.

[0010] In one alternative embodiment, the turbulence structure is a plurality of tooth-shaped protrusions disposed on the surface of the guide plate.

[0011] Beneficial effects: The turbulence structure is concretized into multiple tooth-like protrusions on the surface of the guide plate, which can increase the contact area and turbulence intensity with the airflow, thereby efficiently cutting and breaking large droplets into finer mist droplets. This not only improves the efficiency and uniformity of liquid vaporization, but also effectively avoids the inclusion of large droplets in the airflow, achieving a more thorough and delicate cooling or humidification effect.

[0012] In one alternative embodiment, the plurality of the toothed protrusions are arranged in an alternating pattern on the surface of the deflector.

[0013] Beneficial effects: By arranging multiple tooth-like protrusions in an alternating pattern on the surface of the baffle, the linear flow path of the airflow can be broken, forming an irregular and complex channel. This enhances the disturbance, cutting, and mixing effects on the airflow and droplets, ensuring that the liquid is more fully broken up and vaporized, ultimately achieving uniform cooling or humidification across the entire area with higher efficiency.

[0014] In one optional embodiment, the toothed protrusion is disposed at the vent, and the toothed protrusion is provided with an air inlet, which is connected to the vent.

[0015] Beneficial effects: By connecting the toothed protrusions and their air inlets with the ventilation openings of the plate, the airflow is ensured to pass smoothly. At the same time, the toothed structure subdivides and disturbs the airflow entering the ventilation opening. This not only ensures that the airflow can pass smoothly, but also enhances the contact efficiency between the air and the residual liquid surface, promoting secondary vaporization.

[0016] In one alternative embodiment, at least one of the guide vanes is provided upstream of the atomizing component.

[0017] Beneficial effects: Since the atomizing component generates a large amount of water mist during operation, some of this mist can uncontrollably diffuse upstream in the airflow channel or even escape from the humidifier. Placing at least one deflector upstream of the atomizing component effectively blocks and guides the water mist, directly intercepting the mist drifting upstream. This ensures that more water mist remains within the airflow channel to participate in the subsequent cooling and humidification process, improving the efficiency of the atomizing component and the overall performance of the cooling fan. Furthermore, by placing a deflector upstream, the airflow before entering the atomizing component can be guided and rectified, ensuring that the airflow flows smoothly and evenly towards the atomizing component. This allows all areas of the atomizing component to evenly contact the airflow, reducing problems such as insufficient atomization and low atomization efficiency caused by uneven airflow distribution, and improving the stability and consistency of the overall atomization effect.

[0018] In one alternative embodiment, a filter is also included, which is disposed downstream of the atomizing assembly.

[0019] Beneficial effects: Installing a filter downstream of the atomizing component allows for secondary interception and collection of incompletely evaporated water mist particles during atomization. As the airflow carrying water mist particles exits the atomizing component, the filter effectively blocks these unvaporized liquid particles, preventing them from entering the impeller. This not only prevents water mist particles from adhering to the impeller blades and affecting impeller rotation efficiency, but also avoids operational abnormalities such as short circuits and component corrosion caused by water mist entering the impeller, ensuring the overall stability and safety of the humidification device.

[0020] In one alternative embodiment, at least one of the guide vanes is provided between the filter and the atomizing assembly.

[0021] Beneficial effects: Since at least one guide plate is provided between the filter and the atomizing component, the atomized gas-liquid mixture can be initially guided, collected, and secondary broken up, avoiding direct high-speed impact of the airflow on the filter, reducing the wear of the filter caused by the airflow impact, and allowing the airflow to pass through the filter more evenly, improving the filter's interception coverage of water mist particles; and reducing the total amount of water mist particles flowing directly to the filter, reducing the interception burden on the filter, effectively preventing the filter from becoming saturated or clogged too quickly, thus extending the filter maintenance cycle and ensuring the long-term unobstructed flow of the airflow channel and the overall working efficiency of the machine.

[0022] In one alternative embodiment, at least one of the guide plates is provided downstream of the filter screen.

[0023] Beneficial effects: When the fan motor is working, it generates a certain suction force, which easily drives the incompletely vaporized liquid in the airflow towards the air outlet. This can cause unvaporized droplets to be directly sucked out of the air outlet, resulting in water splashing. By providing at least one of the aforementioned guide plates downstream of the filter, these sucked-out droplets can be effectively blocked, collected, and guided, preventing them from splashing out of the fan outlet directly with the airflow under the action of suction. This fundamentally prevents water splashing at the air outlet, ensuring that users are not wetted by splashed liquid during use and improving user comfort and safety.

[0024] In one alternative embodiment, a water collection tank is further included, which is disposed below the atomizing assembly, the guide plate, and the filter.

[0025] Beneficial effects: A water collection tank located below the atomizing component, guide plate, and filter allows for the centralized collection and containment of liquid water generated or intercepted by these three components during operation. This prevents the liquid water from spreading to other components inside the humidifier, thus preventing operational malfunctions such as component corrosion and short circuits caused by water accumulation. It fundamentally eliminates the risk of damage to the core components of the humidifier from accumulated water. Furthermore, the centralized management of liquid water through the collection tank keeps the atomizing component, guide plate, filter, and surrounding area dry and clean, preventing long-term accumulation of water from breeding bacteria or producing odors. This improves the hygiene and safety of the humidifier and reduces internal contamination caused by residual water, simplifying cleaning and maintenance.

[0026] In one alternative implementation, it further includes: A water tank is located below the water collection trough; A water pump, wherein the inlet of the water pump is connected to the water tank, and the outlet of the water pump is connected to the atomizing component.

[0027] Beneficial effects: A water tank is installed below the water collection tank to store the water collected in the tank. Unvaporized liquid collected in the tank can be returned to the water tank for reuse. The water pump connects the water tank and the atomizing component, which can transport the recycled water in the tank back to the atomizing component, realizing the recycling of water resources, saving water resources, reducing the frequency of water filling for users, and preventing water overflow from damaging the humidifier, thus reducing maintenance complexity.

[0028] In one alternative implementation, it further includes: Angle sensor, mounted on the housing; The control unit is communicatively connected to the angle sensor and the water pump.

[0029] Beneficial effects: The angle sensor installed on the casing can detect the tilt status of the humidifier in real time, and its communication connection with the control unit and water pump forms a linkage protection mechanism. When the tilt angle of the humidifier exceeds the set value, the control unit will immediately receive the signal from the angle sensor and automatically shut down the humidification function by controlling the water pump to stop water supply. This effectively prevents water tank leakage due to tilt, prevents water from seeping into the humidifier and damaging internal components, and prevents abnormal diffusion of water mist due to the tilt of the humidifier, ensuring a clean and safe operating environment and further improving the reliability and safety of the humidifier's operation. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments or related technologies of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the humidification device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a side view of the atomizing component, the guide plate, and the filter screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the guide plate according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part A in the diagram; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the tooth-shaped protrusion in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the position and structure of the filter screen in a top view of the overall frame of the atomizing component, the guide plate, and the filter screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the filter structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 10. Shell; 20. Atomizing component; 21. Atomizing nozzle; 30. Deflector plate; 31. Ventilation opening; 32. Deflector groove; 33. Toothed protrusion; 34. Air inlet; 40. Filter screen; 50. Water collection tank; 60. Water tank; 70. Water pump; 80. Waterway connector; 90. Water pipes. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, 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, 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.

[0034] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0035] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0036] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0037] The following is combined with Figures 1 to 7 The following describes embodiments of the present invention.

[0038] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a humidification device is provided, including a housing 10, an atomizing component 20, and a guide plate 30; an airflow channel is formed inside the housing 10; the atomizing component 20 is disposed in the airflow channel; the guide plate 30 is disposed in the airflow channel, and at least one guide plate 30 is provided downstream of the atomizing component 20; the guide plate 30 is provided with a vent 31 for airflow and a guide groove 32 for collecting liquid.

[0039] In the above embodiments, by setting the atomizing component 20 and the guide plate 30 to replace the traditional wet curtain structure, not only is the atomization efficiency and vaporization effect of the liquid improved, achieving rapid cooling and humidification; but the guide groove 32 can also collect and discharge unvaporized liquid or condensate in a timely manner, effectively preventing liquid from accumulating on the guide plate 30, thereby maintaining the dryness and cleanliness of the guide plate 30, fundamentally preventing the growth of bacteria and mold, ensuring the cleanliness of the blown air, improving air quality, and protecting user health. This solves the problem that traditional wet curtain materials are prone to bacterial and mold growth during long-term use, which not only affects the quality of the delivered air but also endangers user health.

[0040] Specifically, the guide vane 30 is a grid plate.

[0041] In a specific implementation, the atomizing component 20 includes multiple atomizing nozzles 21, and the atomizing nozzles 21 are arranged on the side of the air inlet near the airflow channel, so that the generated water mist is evenly introduced into the airflow at the beginning of the airflow path, thereby making full use of the entire airflow channel for thorough mixing and vaporization, improving the utilization efficiency of water resources and the humidification and cooling effect of the humidification device.

[0042] In a specific implementation, both the atomizing component 20 and the guide plate 30 are detachably installed inside the housing 10, which facilitates regular cleaning and replacement. This not only helps maintain the cleanliness and optimal working condition of the atomizing component 20 and the guide plate 30 themselves, but also ensures the long-term stable operation and service life of the humidification device as a whole.

[0043] It should be noted that the humidification device in this application includes, but is not limited to, air cooler, evaporative air cooler, humidifier, etc. In this embodiment, the humidification device is preferably an air cooler.

[0044] Preferably, the humidifier is equipped with casters or other movable devices at its bottom. By incorporating casters or similar devices at the bottom of the humidifier, it gains flexibility and ease of movement. Users can easily move the humidifier to the desired location without strenuous handling, improving convenience and flexibility, and facilitating daily use, location adjustments, and maintenance.

[0045] In one embodiment, the flow channel 32 extends from the top of the vent 31 to the bottom of the vent 31.

[0046] In the above embodiment, since the guide groove 32 extends from the top of the vent 31 to the bottom of the vent 31, when the droplets accumulated on the guide plate 30 fall under the action of gravity and pass through the vent 31, the guide groove 32 can collect these droplets, thereby preventing the droplets from flowing randomly with the airflow at the vent 31, avoiding the unvaporized droplets from being directly sucked to the air outlet, and preventing the occurrence of water splashing.

[0047] In one embodiment, the deflector 30 is provided with a turbulence structure.

[0048] In the above embodiments, by setting a turbulence structure on the guide plate 30, the airflow can be effectively dispersed and disturbed, so that the gas and the carried droplets can be mixed more fully and evenly. This not only improves the diffusion efficiency of the atomizing medium, but also promotes the incomplete vaporization of liquid to better combine with the gas, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency and effect of cooling or humidification, while making the airflow state more stable and gentle.

[0049] In one embodiment, the turbulence structure is a plurality of toothed protrusions 33 disposed on the surface of the guide plate 30.

[0050] In the above embodiments, the turbulence structure is specifically defined as multiple tooth-shaped protrusions 33 on the surface of the guide plate 30, which can increase the contact area and turbulence intensity with the airflow, thereby efficiently cutting and breaking large-sized droplets into finer mist droplets. This not only improves the efficiency and uniformity of liquid vaporization, but also effectively avoids large-particle droplets from being mixed in the airflow, achieving a more thorough and delicate cooling or humidification effect.

[0051] In another alternative embodiment, the turbulence structure may also be one or more of the following: a wavy textured surface, a honeycomb pit array, or irregularly distributed hemispherical protrusions on the surface of the guide vane 30. These structures can also effectively disrupt the airflow boundary layer, increase the contact area and turbulence degree between the air and the liquid film on the surface of the guide vane 30, thereby promoting liquid vaporization.

[0052] In one embodiment, a plurality of toothed protrusions 33 are arranged in an alternating pattern on the surface of the guide plate 30.

[0053] In the above embodiments, by arranging multiple toothed protrusions 33 in an alternating manner on the surface of the guide plate 30, the linear flow path of the airflow can be broken, forming an irregular and complex channel, which enhances the disturbance, cutting and mixing effect on the airflow and droplets, ensuring that the liquid is more fully broken and vaporized, and ultimately achieving uniform cooling or humidification with higher efficiency across the entire area.

[0054] In one embodiment, the toothed protrusion 33 is disposed at the vent 31, and the toothed protrusion 33 is provided with an air inlet 34, which is connected to the vent 31.

[0055] In the above embodiment, by connecting the toothed protrusion 33 and its air inlet 34 to the plate ventilation port 31, while ensuring smooth airflow, the toothed structure is used to subdivide and disturb the airflow entering the ventilation port 31. This ensures that the airflow can pass smoothly while enhancing the contact efficiency between the air and the residual liquid surface and promoting secondary vaporization.

[0056] In a specific implementation, the guide channel 32 is located inside the toothed protrusion 33. Since the guide channel 32 and the toothed protrusion 33 are corresponding in position, when in the atomization working state, excess water vapor generated in the toothed structure area can be guided into the matching guide channel 32. Through the orderly guidance of water vapor by the guide channel 32, the directional collection and centralized storage of excess water vapor is achieved, which can maintain a dry and clean environment in the atomization area, effectively avoid water vapor remaining randomly or spreading everywhere, and prevent the components from getting damp due to water vapor accumulation.

[0057] In a specific implementation, the air inlet 34 is positioned below the toothed protrusion 33, allowing the incoming airflow to impact the toothed protrusion 33 in its flow path. This causes the incompletely vaporized droplets to be broken up and vaporized again before entering the air inlet 34. The force of the airflow impact causes the toothed protrusion 33 to physically separate the unvaporized droplets entrained in the airflow, breaking larger droplets into smaller ones and promoting secondary vaporization of the unvaporized droplets, effectively improving the vaporization efficiency of the droplets.

[0058] In one embodiment, at least one guide vane 30 is provided upstream of the atomizing component 20.

[0059] In the above embodiments, since the atomizing component 20 generates a large amount of water mist during operation, some of the water mist may diffuse uncontrollably upstream of the airflow channel or even fly out of the humidifier. By setting at least one guide vane 30 upstream of the atomizing component 20, the water mist generated by the atomizing component 20 can be effectively blocked and guided, directly intercepting the water mist drifting upstream. This ensures that more water mist remains in the airflow channel to participate in the subsequent cooling and humidification process, improving the working efficiency of the atomizing component 20 and the overall performance of the cooling fan. Furthermore, by setting the guide vane 30 upstream, the airflow before entering the atomizing component 20 can be guided and rectified, ensuring that the airflow flows smoothly and evenly towards the atomizing component 20. This allows all areas of the atomizing component 20 to contact the airflow evenly, reducing problems such as insufficient atomization and low atomization efficiency caused by uneven airflow distribution, and improving the stability and consistency of the overall atomization effect.

[0060] Specifically, in this embodiment, two guide plates 30 are provided upstream of the atomizing component 20. When the water mist generated by the atomizing component 20 drifts upstream under the action of airflow, it will be blocked and disturbed by the two guide plates 30 in turn, reducing the amount of water mist escaping upstream and ensuring that most of the water mist is retained in the airflow channel, so as to fully participate in the subsequent heat exchange process, thereby effectively improving the cooling and humidification efficiency of the humidification device.

[0061] In one embodiment, a filter 40 is also included, which is disposed downstream of the atomizing assembly 20.

[0062] In the above embodiment, a filter 40 is provided downstream of the atomizing component 20 to intercept and collect water mist particles that are not completely evaporated during the atomization process. When the airflow carrying water mist particles flows out of the atomizing component 20, the filter 40 can effectively block these unvaporized liquid particles, preventing them from entering the impeller with the airflow. This not only prevents water mist particles from adhering to the impeller blades and affecting the impeller's rotation efficiency, but also avoids abnormal operation problems such as short circuits and component corrosion caused by water mist entering the impeller, ensuring the overall stability and safety of the humidification device.

[0063] Specifically, filter 40 is a steel filter 40.

[0064] In a specific implementation, the filter 40 is designed to be detachable and installed inside the housing 10, which facilitates regular cleaning and replacement. This not only helps maintain the cleanliness and optimal working condition of the filter 40 itself, but also ensures the long-term stable operation and service life of the humidification device as a whole.

[0065] In a specific implementation, the filter 40 adopts a high-density design to enhance the interception and capture effect of incompletely vaporized droplets in the airflow, thereby effectively improving the utilization rate of water mist and preventing droplet escaping.

[0066] In one embodiment, at least one guide plate 30 is provided between the filter 40 and the atomizing assembly 20.

[0067] In the above embodiment, since at least one guide plate 30 is provided between the filter screen 40 and the atomizing component 20, it can perform preliminary guidance, collection and secondary break-up of the atomized gas-liquid mixture, avoid the airflow directly impacting the filter screen 40 at high speed, reduce the loss of the filter screen 40 caused by the airflow impact, and at the same time allow the airflow to pass through the filter screen 40 more evenly, improve the interception coverage rate of the filter screen 40 for water mist particles; and reduce the total amount of water mist particles flowing directly to the filter screen 40, reduce the interception burden of the filter screen 40, effectively prevent the filter screen 40 from becoming saturated or blocked too quickly, thus extending the maintenance cycle of the filter screen 40 and ensuring the long-term unobstructed flow of the airflow channel and the working efficiency of the whole machine.

[0068] Specifically, in this embodiment, two guide plates 30 are sequentially spaced apart within the airflow channel between the filter 40 and the atomizing component 20. The gas-liquid mixture generated by the atomizing component 20 first passes through the two guide plates 30. The first guide plate 30 initially guides and collects the airflow, causing some droplets to collide and vaporize. Subsequently, the airflow and the unvaporized droplets impact the second guide plate 30 for further breaking and diffusion. Through this cascading effect, the gas-liquid mixture is fully pretreated, increasing the gas-liquid contact area and promoting secondary vaporization. This effectively prevents untreated airflow from directly impacting the filter 40 at high speed, protecting the filter 40 structure and improving the overall vaporization efficiency and humidity uniformity.

[0069] In one embodiment, at least one guide plate 30 is provided downstream of the filter screen 40.

[0070] In the above embodiment, since the fan motor generates a certain suction force when it is working, this suction force can easily drive the incompletely vaporized liquid in the airflow to move quickly toward the air outlet, which can easily cause the unvaporized droplets to be directly sucked out to the air outlet and cause water splashing. By providing at least one guide plate 30 downstream of the filter screen 40, the sucked-out droplets can be effectively blocked, collected and guided, preventing them from splashing out of the fan air outlet directly with the airflow under the action of suction. This prevents the occurrence of water splashing at the air outlet from the root, ensuring that the user will not be wetted by splashed liquid during use and improving the comfort and safety of use.

[0071] Specifically, in this embodiment, since the airflow passing through the filter screen 40 may carry droplets that have not been completely vaporized, three guide plates 30 are sequentially arranged in the downstream airflow direction of the filter screen 40. When the airflow passing through the filter screen 40 flows through this structure, each guide plate 30 can effectively intercept and promote the vaporization of the droplets, thereby improving the overall droplet capture efficiency and effectively preventing water splashing at the air outlet.

[0072] In one embodiment, a water collection tank 50 is also included, which is disposed below the atomizing assembly 20, the guide plate 30 and the filter screen 40.

[0073] In the above embodiment, a water collection tank 50 is provided below the atomizing component 20, the guide plate 30, and the filter screen 40. This tank can centrally collect and store the liquid water generated or intercepted by these three components during operation, preventing the liquid water from spreading randomly to other components inside the humidifier. This prevents abnormal operation problems such as component corrosion and short circuits caused by water accumulation, fundamentally eliminating the risk of damage to the core components of the humidifier from water accumulation. Furthermore, the centralized management of liquid water through the water collection tank 50 can keep the atomizing component 20, the guide plate 30, the filter screen 40, and the surrounding area dry and clean, preventing long-term accumulation of water from breeding bacteria or producing odors, improving the hygiene and safety of the humidifier, and reducing internal pollution caused by water residue, thus reducing the difficulty of cleaning and maintaining the humidifier.

[0074] In one embodiment, the system further includes a water tank 60 and a water pump 70; the water tank 60 is disposed below the water collection tank 50; the inlet of the water pump 70 is connected to the water tank 60, and the outlet of the water pump 70 is connected to the atomizing assembly 20.

[0075] In the above embodiment, a water tank 60 is provided below the water collection tank 50 to store the water collected by the water collection tank 50. The unvaporized liquid collected by the water collection tank 50 can be returned to the water tank 60 for reuse. The water pump 70 is connected to the water tank 60 and the atomizing component 20, and can transport the recycled water in the water tank 60 back to the atomizing component 20. This realizes the recycling of water resources, saves water resources, reduces the frequency of water filling by users, and avoids water overflow damaging the humidification device, thus reducing maintenance complexity.

[0076] In a specific implementation, the inlet of the water pump 70 is connected to the interior of the water tank 60. The bottom of the atomizing component 20 is connected to a water connector 80, which is connected to the outlet of the water pump 70 via a water pipe 90.

[0077] In a specific implementation, during operation, the water pump 70 pumps the liquid out of the water tank 60. The pressurized liquid flows sequentially through the outlet of the water pump 70, the outlet pipe 90, and the water connector 80, and is finally delivered to the atomizing component 20 for atomization.

[0078] In one embodiment, an angle sensor and a control unit are also included; the angle sensor is mounted on the housing 10; and the control unit is communicatively connected to the angle sensor and the water pump 70.

[0079] In the above embodiment, the angle sensor installed on the housing 10 can detect the tilt state of the humidifier in real time, and its communication connection with the control unit and the water pump 70 forms a linkage protection mechanism. When the tilt angle of the humidifier exceeds the set value, the control unit will immediately receive the signal from the angle sensor and automatically shut down the humidification function by controlling the water pump 70 to stop water supply. This can effectively prevent water tank 60 from leaking due to tilt, prevent water from seeping into the humidifier and damaging the internal components, and prevent water mist from abnormally spreading due to the tilt of the humidifier, ensuring a clean and safe operating environment, and further improving the reliability and safety of the humidifier operation.

[0080] In a specific implementation, the angle sensor is located below the side wall of the housing 10.

[0081] In a specific implementation, an angle sensor is used to detect the tilt angle of the humidifier in real time and generate a corresponding angle signal. The control unit establishes communication connections with the angle sensor and the water pump 70 via signal lines or wireless communication. The control unit receives the angle signal from the angle sensor; based on the angle signal, it determines whether the current tilt state of the humidifier exceeds a preset safety range; when it determines that the tilt is abnormal, it generates a control command and sends it to the water pump 70 to stop the water pump 70 from running and automatically shut down the humidification function.

[0082] Although embodiments of the invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A humidification device, characterized in that, include: The shell (10) has an airflow channel inside; Atomizing component (20) is disposed within the airflow channel; A guide plate (30) is disposed in the airflow channel, and at least one guide plate (30) is provided downstream of the atomizing component (20); the guide plate (30) is provided with a vent (31) for airflow and a guide groove (32) for collecting liquid.

2. The humidification device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide channel (32) extends from the top of the vent (31) to the bottom of the vent (31).

3. The humidification device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide plate (30) is provided with a turbulence structure.

4. The humidification device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The turbulence structure consists of multiple tooth-shaped protrusions (33) on the surface of the guide plate (30).

5. The humidification device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The plurality of the tooth-shaped protrusions (33) are arranged in an alternating pattern on the surface of the guide plate (30); And / or, the toothed protrusion (33) is disposed at the vent (31), and the toothed protrusion (33) is provided with an air inlet (34), which is connected to the vent (31).

6. The humidifying device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, At least one of the guide plates (30) is provided upstream of the atomizing component (20).

7. The humidifying device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, It also includes a filter (40) disposed downstream of the atomizing assembly (20).

8. The humidification device according to claim 7, characterized in that, At least one of the guide plates (30) is provided between the filter (40) and the atomizing component (20). And / or, at least one of the guide plates (30) is provided downstream of the filter (40).

9. The humidification device according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a water collection tank (50) which is located below the atomizing component (20), the guide plate (30) and the filter (40).

10. The humidification device according to claim 9, characterized in that, Also includes: A water tank (60) is located below the water collection trough (50); A water pump (70) is provided, with its inlet connected to the water tank (60) and its outlet connected to the atomizing assembly (20).

11. The humidification device according to claim 10, characterized in that, Also includes: An angle sensor is mounted on the housing (10). The control unit is in communication with the angle sensor and the water pump (70).

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