Water tank and humidifier

Abstract

The water tank comprises a water tank body, the water tank body is provided with a water containing cavity and a water adding opening, the water adding opening is located in the top of the water tank body and communicated with the water containing cavity, and the caliber of the water adding opening is smaller than the inner diameter of the water containing cavity. According to the water tank, due to the fact that the caliber of the water adding opening is smaller than the inner diameter of the water containing cavity, the water tank body is of the necking-down structure, and in the process of moving the water tank or a humidifier provided with the water tank, water moving from the water containing cavity to the water adding opening can flow back to the water containing cavity under the blocking effect of the top of the water tank body. The humidifier can play a role in preventing water in the water containing cavity from being splashed out, and the problem that in the prior art, water is prone to being splashed out in the process of moving the humidifier is solved. According to the humidifier, due to the fact that the water tank is adopted, the effect of preventing water in the water containing cavity from being splashed out can also be achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of humidifiers, in particular to a water tank and a humidifier. Background Art

[0002] A humidifier is a household appliance that can increase the humidity in a room. A humidifier can humidify a designated room or it can be connected to a boiler or central air conditioning system to humidify the entire building.

[0003] The Chinese utility model patent with the authorization announcement number CN218501460U discloses a filter holder and a humidifier, which includes a water tank, a filter, and a filter holder, wherein the filter is placed on a horizontal support of the filter holder, and the vertical support of the filter holder is placed on the water tank. Although the humidifier can solve the problem of the filter easily accumulating scale, mildew, and odor, it still has the problem of easy splashing of water during the process of moving the humidifier. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings and deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides a water tank and a humidifier.

[0005] The utility model is realized by the following technical solutions:

[0006] Water tank, including:

[0007] The water tank body comprises a water containing cavity and a water inlet, wherein the water inlet is located on the top of the water tank body and communicated with the water containing cavity, and the diameter of the water inlet is smaller than the inner diameter of the water containing cavity.

[0008] The water tank of the utility model has a water inlet whose diameter is smaller than the inner diameter of the water containing chamber, so that the water tank body forms a contracted structure. During the process of moving the water tank or the humidifier equipped with the water tank, water flowing from the water containing chamber toward the water inlet can flow back to the water containing chamber under the blocking effect of the top of the water tank body, thereby preventing the water in the water containing chamber from splashing out, thus solving the problem of easy splashing out of the water in the prior art during the process of moving the humidifier.

[0009] In one embodiment, a water retaining structure is provided on the water tank body, the water retaining structure is located in the water containing cavity and is arranged around the water inlet, and the water retaining structure is used to prevent the water in the water containing cavity from splashing out of the water inlet during the process of moving the water tank. By providing the water retaining structure, during the process of moving the water tank or the humidifier equipped with the water tank, the water that has passed over the top of the water tank body can flow back to the water containing cavity under the blocking effect of the water retaining structure, which can effectively prevent the water in the water containing cavity from splashing out, and the reliability of anti-splashing is higher.

[0010] In one embodiment, the water retaining structure comprises:

[0011] The water retaining ring is arranged vertically and is arranged around the water inlet. The water retaining ring arranged vertically can effectively prevent the water liquid that passes over the top of the water tank body from splashing out from the water inlet. The structure is simple and practical, the processing technology is simple, and the processing efficiency can be improved and the cost can be reduced.

[0012] In one embodiment, the inner diameter of the water containing chamber tapers from bottom to top, and the diameter of the water inlet is smaller than the minimum inner diameter of the water containing chamber. In this way, the water containing chamber is provided with a tapered structure arranged in the direction of the water inlet, which helps to reduce the amount of water flowing to the water inlet during the process of moving the water tank or the humidifier equipped with the water tank, thereby helping to reduce the amount of water splashing to the water inlet, and the reliability of anti-splashing water is higher.

[0013] In one embodiment, the water tank body comprises:

[0014] Bottom cover;

[0015] The shell is located above the bottom cover, the shell and the bottom cover are separately arranged, the shell and the bottom cover are connected and the shell and the bottom cover form the water holding cavity, and the water inlet is located on the shell. Since the water tank body is composed of the bottom cover and the shell that are separately arranged, during processing, the bottom cover and the shell are first prepared separately, and then the bottom cover and the shell are connected together by welding or ultrasonic welding to form the water tank body, so that the water inlet can be easily processed on the shell, which reduces the processing difficulty, can improve the processing efficiency and reduce the cost.

[0016] In one embodiment, the water tank body is further provided with a first support portion, and the first support portion is connected between the inner wall of the water inlet and the water retaining structure. By providing the first support portion, on the one hand, the structural strength of the water retaining structure can be reinforced, so that the water retaining structure is not easily deformed when retaining water, which helps to improve the reliability of splash-proofing; on the other hand, the first support portion can be used to support the filter element, so that the filter element can be quickly installed on the water tank body, reducing the difficulty of installing the filter element, making the installation of the filter element more convenient and more efficient.

[0017] In one embodiment, the water tank body is further provided with a second support portion, and the second support portion is located on the outer side wall of the water tank body. By providing the second support portion, on the one hand, the top structural strength of the water tank body can be reinforced, so that the water tank body is not easily deformed when blocking water, which helps to improve the reliability of splash protection; on the other hand, the second support portion can be used to support the host, and the host can be quickly installed on the water tank body, which reduces the difficulty of installing the host, makes the installation of the host more convenient, and has higher installation efficiency.

[0018] Humidifier, including:

[0019] the water tank mentioned above;

[0020] A water pump, wherein the water pump is disposed in the water containing cavity, and a water inlet of the water pump is connected to the water containing cavity;

[0021] A filter element, the filter element is connected to the water tank body, at least part of the filter element is located in the water inlet, the filter element is provided with an upper water inlet, and the upper water inlet is communicated with the water outlet of the water pump;

[0022] A host is connected to the water tank body, and the host covers the water inlet and the filter element.

[0023] The humidifier of the utility model, due to the adoption of the above-mentioned water tank, can also prevent the water in the water chamber from splashing out, thus solving the problem of the prior art that the water is easily splashed out during the movement of the humidifier.

[0024] Humidifier, including:

[0025] the water tank mentioned above;

[0026] A water pump, wherein the water pump is disposed in the water containing cavity, and a water inlet of the water pump is connected to the water containing cavity;

[0027] A filter element, the filter element is mounted on the first supporting portion, at least a portion of the filter element is located in the water inlet, an upper water inlet is provided on the filter element, and the upper water inlet is communicated with a water outlet of the water pump;

[0028] The main unit, the bottom of which is sleeved on the top of the water tank body, and the bottom of which is mounted on the second support part, and the main unit covers the water inlet and the filter element. The humidifier of the utility model, due to the use of the above-mentioned water tank, can also prevent the water in the water chamber from splashing out, solving the problem of the prior art that the water is easy to splash out during the movement of the humidifier; in addition, by mounting the filter element on the first support part, the filter element can be quickly mounted on the water tank body, reducing the installation difficulty of the filter element, making the installation of the filter element more convenient and more efficient, and at the same time, the filter element can be disassembled, thereby facilitating the removal of the filter element from the water tank body, so as to facilitate the addition of water or the cleaning of the water tank body; in addition, by mounting the main unit on the second support part, the main unit can be quickly mounted on the water tank body, reducing the installation difficulty of the main unit, making the installation of the main unit more convenient and more efficient, and at the same time, the main unit can be disassembled, thereby facilitating the removal of the main unit from the water tank body, so as to facilitate the addition of water or the cleaning of the water tank body.

[0029] In one embodiment, the humidifier further comprises:

[0030] A support, the support is detachably arranged in the water containing cavity, the support is connected to the water pump so that the water pump and the water tank body can be detachably connected together, and a connecting female seat is provided on the support;

[0031] The host is provided with a connecting male socket, and the connecting male socket is plugged into the connecting female socket to limit the lateral movement of the host relative to the water tank body;

[0032] The filter element is provided with a positioning groove, and the positioning groove and the support are plugged in to limit the rotation of the filter element relative to the water tank body. By setting the support, on the one hand, it is convenient to realize the detachable connection between the water pump and the water tank body, so that the water pump can be removed from the water tank body, so as to add water or clean the water tank body and avoid cleaning dead corners. On the other hand, since the support is provided with a connecting female seat and the main unit is provided with a connecting male seat, when the main unit is set on the water tank body, the connecting female seat and the connecting male seat can be connected to realize lateral limitation of the main unit, prevent the main unit from lateral separation from the water tank body, and improve the connection reliability between the main unit and the water tank body. In addition, since the filter element is provided with a positioning groove, when installing the filter element, the positioning groove and the support can be plugged in to realize positioning and foolproofing of the filter element, so that the water inlet on the filter element and the water outlet of the water pump can be quickly docked and reliably connected together, which can improve the assembly efficiency.

[0033] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0034] The water tank of the utility model has a water inlet whose diameter is smaller than the inner diameter of the water containing chamber, so that the water tank body forms a contracted structure. During the process of moving the water tank or the humidifier equipped with the water tank, water flowing from the water containing chamber toward the water inlet can flow back to the water containing chamber under the blocking effect of the top of the water tank body, thereby preventing the water in the water containing chamber from splashing out, thus solving the problem of easy splashing out of the water in the prior art during the process of moving the humidifier. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] Figure 1 It is an exploded view of the humidifier of the utility model;

[0036] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the humidifier of the utility model;

[0037] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of a water tank of the present utility model.

[0038] Reference numerals

[0039] 1. Water tank body; 11. Water storage chamber; 12. Water inlet; 13. Water retaining structure; 131. Water retaining ring; 14. Bottom cover; 15. Outer shell; 16. Second supporting part; 2. Water pump; 3. Filter element; 31. Positioning groove; 4. Main unit; 41. Male connector; 5. Support; 51. Female connector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The directional terms such as up, down, left, right, front, back, front, back, top, bottom, etc. mentioned or may be mentioned in this specification are defined relative to the structures shown in the drawings. They are relative concepts and may change accordingly according to different positions and different usage conditions. Therefore, these or other directional terms should not be interpreted as restrictive terms.

[0041] See also Figure 1-Figure 3 , shows a water tank in a preferred embodiment of the utility model, comprising:

[0042] The water tank body 1 has a water containing chamber 11 and a water inlet 12 . The water inlet 12 is located on the top of the water tank body 1 and is connected to the water containing chamber 11 . The diameter of the water inlet 12 is smaller than the inner diameter of the water containing chamber 11 .

[0043] In the water tank of the present invention, since the diameter of the water inlet 12 is smaller than the inner diameter of the water containing chamber 11, the water tank body 1 forms a contracted structure. During the process of moving the water tank or the humidifier equipped with the water tank, the water flowing from the water containing chamber 11 toward the water inlet 12 can flow back to the water containing chamber 11 under the blocking effect of the top of the water tank body 1, which can prevent the water in the water containing chamber 11 from splashing out, thus solving the problem of easy splashing of water in the prior art during the process of moving the humidifier.

[0044] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment, a water retaining structure 13 is provided on the water tank body 1. The water retaining structure 13 is located in the water containing chamber 11 and is arranged around the water inlet 12. The water retaining structure 13 is used to prevent the water in the water containing chamber 11 from splashing out of the water inlet 12 during the process of moving the water tank. By providing the water retaining structure 13, during the process of moving the water tank or the humidifier equipped with the water tank, the water that has passed over the top of the water tank body 1 can flow back to the water containing chamber 11 under the blocking effect of the water retaining structure 13, which can effectively prevent the water in the water containing chamber 11 from splashing out, and the reliability of anti-splashing is higher.

[0045] See also Figure 2-Figure 3 In one embodiment, the water retaining structure 13 includes:

[0046] The water retaining ring 131 is arranged vertically and is arranged around the water inlet 12. The water retaining ring 131 arranged vertically can effectively prevent the water liquid that passes over the top of the water tank body 1 from splashing out from the water inlet 12, and the structure is simple and practical, and the processing technology is simple, which can improve the processing efficiency and reduce the cost.

[0047] Of course, in other embodiments, the water retaining structure 13 may also include a water retaining portion (not shown in the figure), which is arranged on the inner wall of the water retaining ring 131 and is arranged around the water inlet 12, so as to play a role in reinforcing and preventing water splashing.

[0048] See also Figure 2-Figure 3 In one embodiment, the inner diameter of the water chamber 11 gradually decreases from bottom to top, and the diameter of the water inlet 12 is smaller than the minimum inner diameter of the water chamber 11. In this way, the water chamber 11 is provided with a gradually decreasing structure arranged toward the water inlet 12, which helps to reduce the amount of water flowing to the water inlet 12 during the process of moving the water tank or the humidifier equipped with the water tank, thereby helping to reduce the amount of water splashing to the water inlet 12, and the reliability of anti-splashing water is higher.

[0049] Of course, in other embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​the water containing cavity 11 is equal everywhere, that is, the water containing cavity 11 is a constant diameter structure.

[0050] Of course, in other embodiments, the inner diameter of the water containing chamber 11 gradually decreases from top to bottom.

[0051] See also Figure 2-Figure 3 In one embodiment, the water tank body 1 includes:

[0052] Bottom cover 14;

[0053] The outer shell 15 is located above the bottom cover 14. The outer shell 15 and the bottom cover 14 are separately arranged. The outer shell 15 and the bottom cover 14 are connected and form a water containing cavity 11 with the bottom cover 14. The water inlet 12 is located on the outer shell 15. Since the water tank body 1 is composed of the bottom cover 14 and the outer shell 15 which are separately arranged, during processing, the bottom cover 14 and the outer shell 15 are first prepared separately, and then the bottom cover 14 and the outer shell 15 are connected together by welding or ultrasonic welding to form the water tank body 1, so that the water inlet 12 can be conveniently processed on the outer shell 15, which reduces the processing difficulty, can improve the processing efficiency and reduce the cost.

[0054] See also Figure 2-Figure 3 In one embodiment, a first support portion (not shown in the figure) is further provided on the water tank body 1, and the first support portion is connected between the inner wall of the water inlet 12 and the water retaining structure 13. By providing the first support portion, on the one hand, the structural strength of the water retaining structure 13 can be reinforced, so that the water retaining structure 13 is not easily deformed when retaining water, which helps to improve the reliability of splash protection. On the other hand, the first support portion can be used to support the filter element 3, and the filter element 3 can be quickly installed on the water tank body 1, which reduces the difficulty of installing the filter element 3, makes the installation of the filter element 3 more convenient, and has higher installation efficiency.

[0055] See also Figure 2-Figure 3In one embodiment, the water tank body 1 is further provided with a second support portion 16, which is located on the outer side wall of the water tank body 1. By providing the second support portion 16, on the one hand, the top structural strength of the water tank body 1 can be reinforced, so that the water tank body 1 is not easily deformed when blocking water, which helps to improve the reliability of splash-proofing; on the other hand, the second support portion 16 can be used to support the host 4, so that the host 4 can be quickly installed on the water tank body 1, which reduces the difficulty of installing the host 4, makes the installation of the host 4 more convenient, and has higher installation efficiency.

[0056] In one embodiment, the water tank body 1 is a structure made of PP (polypropylene) material, so that the water tank body 1 can be cleaned using a dishwasher.

[0057] See also Figure 1-Figure 2 , shows a humidifier in a preferred embodiment of the utility model, comprising:

[0058] the water tank mentioned above;

[0059] A water pump 2, the water pump 2 is disposed in the water containing chamber 11, and a water inlet of the water pump 2 is connected to the water containing chamber 11;

[0060] The filter element 3 is connected to the water tank body 1, at least part of the filter element 3 is located in the water inlet 12, and an upper water inlet is provided on the filter element 3, which is connected to the water outlet of the water pump 2;

[0061] The main unit 4 is connected to the water tank main body 1 , and the main unit 4 covers the water inlet 12 and the filter element 3 .

[0062] The humidifier of the utility model, due to the adoption of the above-mentioned water tank, can also prevent the water in the water chamber 11 from splashing out, thereby solving the problem of the prior art that the water is easily splashed out during the movement of the humidifier.

[0063] See also Figure 1-Figure 2 , shows a humidifier in a preferred embodiment of the utility model, comprising:

[0064] the water tank mentioned above;

[0065] A water pump 2, the water pump 2 is disposed in the water containing chamber 11, and a water inlet of the water pump 2 is connected to the water containing chamber 11;

[0066] The filter element 3 is mounted on the first support portion, at least part of the filter element 3 is located in the water inlet 12, and an upper water inlet is provided on the filter element 3, which is connected to the water outlet of the water pump 2;

[0067] The main unit 4 has its bottom sleeved on the top of the water tank body 1 , and its bottom is placed on the second support portion 16 , and the main unit 4 covers the water inlet 12 and the filter element 3 .

[0068] The humidifier of the present invention, due to the adoption of the above-mentioned water tank, can also prevent the water in the water containing chamber 11 from splashing out, thereby solving the problem of the prior art that the water is easy to splash out during the movement of the humidifier; in addition, by placing the filter element 3 on the first supporting portion, the filter element 3 can be quickly installed on the water tank body 1, which reduces the difficulty of installing the filter element 3, makes the installation of the filter element 3 more convenient, and has higher installation efficiency. At the same time, the filter element 3 is detachable, and it is convenient to remove the filter element 3 from the water tank body 1, so as to add water or clean the water tank body 1; in addition, by placing the main unit 4 on the second supporting portion 16, the main unit 4 can be quickly installed on the water tank body 1, which reduces the difficulty of installing the main unit 4, makes the installation of the main unit 4 more convenient, and has higher installation efficiency. At the same time, the main unit 4 is detachable, and it is convenient to remove the main unit 4 from the water tank body 1, so as to add water or clean the water tank body 1.

[0069] See also Figure 1-Figure 2 In one embodiment, the humidifier further comprises:

[0070] The support 5 is detachably arranged in the water containing cavity 11. The support 5 is connected to the water pump 2 so that the water pump 2 and the water tank body 1 are detachably connected together, that is, the water pump 2 is detachable, and the water pump 2 can be removed from the water tank body 1 to facilitate water addition or cleaning of the water tank body 1 and avoid cleaning dead corners. A connecting female seat 51 is provided on the support 5;

[0071] The host 4 is provided with a connecting male socket 41, which is plugged into a connecting female socket 51 to limit the lateral movement of the host 4 relative to the water tank body 1;

[0072] The filter element 3 is provided with a positioning groove 31, and the positioning groove 31 and the support 5 are plugged in to limit the rotation of the filter element 3 relative to the water tank body 1. By setting the support 5, on the one hand, it is convenient to realize the detachable connection between the water pump 2 and the water tank body 1, so that the water pump 2 can be removed from the water tank body 1, so as to add water or clean the water tank body 1 and avoid cleaning dead corners. On the other hand, since the support 5 is provided with a connecting female seat 51 and the main unit 4 is provided with a connecting male seat 41, when the main unit 4 is set on the water tank body 1, the connecting female seat 51 and the connecting male seat 41 can be connected to realize the lateral limit of the main unit 4, prevent the main unit 4 from lateral separation from the water tank body 1, and improve the connection reliability between the main unit 4 and the water tank body 1. In addition, since the filter element 3 is provided with a positioning groove 31, when installing the filter element 3, the positioning groove 31 and the support 5 can be plugged in to realize the positioning and foolproof of the filter element 3, so that the upper water inlet on the filter element 3 and the water outlet of the water pump 2 can be quickly docked and reliably connected together, which can improve the assembly efficiency.

[0073] In one embodiment, the support 5 is placed in the water containing cavity 11 without a connector, that is, there is no connector between the support 5 and the water tank body 1, so that the support 5 can be more conveniently assembled and disassembled.

[0074] Of course, in other embodiments, the support 5 can also be connected to the water tank body 1 through a detachable structure such as a snap structure, a screw structure, etc.

[0075] The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments. If various changes or modifications to the present invention do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and if these changes and modifications fall within the claims of the present invention and the scope of equivalent technologies, the present invention is also intended to include these changes and modifications.

Claims

1. A water tank, characterized in that: include: A water tank body (1), the water tank body (1) having a water containing chamber (11) and a water inlet (12), the water inlet (12) being located on the top of the water tank body (1) and being in communication with the water containing chamber (11), the diameter of the water inlet (12) being smaller than the inner diameter of the water containing chamber (11).

2. The water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank body (1) is provided with a water retaining structure (13), the water retaining structure (13) is located in the water containing cavity (11) and is arranged around the water inlet (12), and the water retaining structure (13) is used to prevent the water in the water containing cavity (11) from splashing out from the water inlet (12) during the process of moving the water tank.

3. The water tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water retaining structure (13) comprises: A water retaining ring (131), wherein the water retaining ring (131) is arranged vertically and is arranged around the water inlet (12).

4. The water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that The inner diameter of the water containing chamber (11) gradually decreases from bottom to top, and the diameter of the water adding port (12) is smaller than the minimum inner diameter of the water containing chamber (11).

5. The water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank body (1) comprises: Bottom cover (14); A shell (15), the shell (15) is located above the bottom cover (14), the shell (15) and the bottom cover (14) are arranged in a separate body, the shell (15) and the bottom cover (14) are connected and together with the bottom cover (14) form the water containing cavity (11), and the water inlet (12) is located on the shell (15).

6. The water tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water tank body (1) is also provided with a first support portion, and the first support portion is connected between the inner wall of the water inlet (12) and the water retaining structure (13).

7. The water tank according to claim 6, characterized in that The water tank body (1) is also provided with a second support portion (16), and the second support portion (16) is located on the outer side wall of the water tank body (1).

8. A humidifier, characterized in that include: The water tank according to any one of claims 1 to 6; A water pump (2), the water pump (2) being arranged in the water containing chamber (11), and a water inlet of the water pump (2) being in communication with the water containing chamber (11); A filter element (3), the filter element (3) being connected to the water tank body (1), at least a portion of the filter element (3) being located in the water inlet (12), the filter element (3) being provided with an upper water inlet, the upper water inlet being in communication with a water outlet of the water pump (2); A main unit (4), the main unit (4) being connected to the water tank main body (1), and the main unit (4) covering the water inlet (12) and the filter element (3).

9. A humidifier, characterized in that include: The water tank as claimed in claim 7; A water pump (2), the water pump (2) being arranged in the water containing chamber (11), and a water inlet of the water pump (2) being in communication with the water containing chamber (11); A filter element (3), the filter element (3) being mounted on the first supporting portion, at least a portion of the filter element (3) being located in the water inlet (12), the filter element (3) being provided with an upper water inlet, the upper water inlet being connected to a water outlet of the water pump (2); A main unit (4), the bottom of the main unit (4) is sleeved on the top of the water tank body (1), and the bottom of the main unit (4) is placed on the second supporting portion (16), and the main unit (4) covers the water inlet (12) and the filter element (3).

10. The humidifier according to claim 9, characterized in that The humidifier also includes: A support (5), the support (5) being detachably arranged on the water containing chamber (11), the support (5) being connected to the water pump (2) so that the water pump (2) and the water tank body (1) are detachably connected together, and a connecting female seat (51) is provided on the support (5); The host (4) is provided with a connecting male seat (41), and the connecting male seat (41) and the connecting female seat (51) are plugged into each other to limit the lateral movement of the host (4) relative to the water tank body (1); The filter element (3) is provided with a positioning groove (31), and the positioning groove (31) and the support (5) are plugged into each other to limit the filter element (3) from rotating relative to the water tank body (1).

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