Humidifying device and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a humidifying device and an air conditioner. The humidification device comprises a water supply channel provided with an electromagnetic water purification module, and the electromagnetic water purification module is arranged to enable hard water ions in water to generate sediments capable of being washed; the first cavity is communicated with the water supply channel and is provided with a physical water purification module, and the physical water purification module is arranged to filter sediments in water; the humidifying module is communicated with the first cavity, and the humidifying module is arranged to enable the water filtered by the physical water purification module to form water mist. The water supply channel supplies water to the first cavity, the electromagnetic water purification module changes the crystallization type of hard water ions in water passing through the water supply channel by generating a magnetic field and an electric field, so that the hard water ions generate precipitates capable of being washed, and the physical water purification module filters the precipitates in the water in the first cavity; the filtered water is supplied to the humidification module, water mist is generated through the humidification module to humidify air, and due to the fact that the water entering the humidification module contains few hard water ions, water scale is not prone to being generated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to but is not limited to the field of air-conditioning technology, and specifically refers to a humidifying device and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] During the use of the existing humidifier, if the water used is tap water, a layer of scale (scale includes magnesium carbonate and calcium carbonate produced by hard water ions) is easily deposited in the humidifier. The scale will reduce the humidification efficiency of the humidifier and may even cause damage to the humidifier in severe cases. Utility Model Content

[0003] An embodiment of the present application provides a humidification device, including: a water supply passage, which is provided with an electromagnetic water purification module, and the electromagnetic water purification module is configured to cause hard water ions in water to generate precipitate that can be washed; a first cavity, which is connected to the water supply passage and is provided with a physical water purification module, and the physical water purification module is configured to filter the precipitate in the water; a humidification module, which is connected to the first cavity, and the humidification module is configured to form water mist from the water filtered by the physical water purification module.

[0004] In some exemplary embodiments, the humidification module includes a second cavity and a humidification body, the second cavity is connected to the first cavity and is configured to accommodate water filtered by the physical water purification module, the humidification body is disposed in the second cavity and is configured to form water mist into the water in the second cavity.

[0005] In some exemplary embodiments, the humidifying device further comprises: a water stirring mechanism configured to stir the water flow in the second chamber.

[0006] In some exemplary embodiments, the water stirring mechanism includes a driving motor and a water stirring member, wherein the water stirring member is located in the second cavity and is transmission-connected to the driving motor, the driving motor is configured to drive the water stirring member to rotate, and the water stirring member is configured to stir the water flow in the second cavity.

[0007] In some exemplary embodiments, the humidifying body is a heating element, the heating element is disposed at the bottom of the second cavity, the second cavity is connected to a steam exhaust passage, and the water mist is water vapor formed by boiling water.

[0008] In some exemplary embodiments, the first cavity includes a first sub-cavity and a second sub-cavity, and the physical water purification module includes an adsorbent, a first filter element and a second filter element. The adsorbent is arranged in the first sub-cavity and divides the first sub-cavity into a third sub-cavity and a fourth sub-cavity. The second sub-cavity is located between the fourth sub-cavity and the second cavity and connects the fourth sub-cavity and the second cavity. The water supply passage is connected to the third sub-cavity; the first filter element is arranged at a position where the fourth sub-cavity and the second sub-cavity are connected, and the second filter element is arranged at a position where the second sub-cavity and the second cavity are connected.

[0009] In some exemplary embodiments, the humidification device also includes: a first water level control component, which is located in the third sub-chamber and is provided at a position where the water supply passage and the third sub-chamber are connected, and the first water level control component is configured to control the water level of the water in the third sub-chamber to remain at a set water level; and a second water level control component, which is located in the second sub-chamber and is provided at a position where the fourth sub-chamber and the second sub-chamber are connected, and the second water level control component is configured to control the water level of the water in the second sub-chamber to remain at a set water level.

[0010] In some exemplary embodiments, the third sub-chamber is provided with a first drain valve, and the second chamber is provided with a second drain valve.

[0011] In some exemplary embodiments, the electromagnetic water purification module includes a variable frequency coil.

[0012] An embodiment of the utility model further provides an air conditioner, comprising the humidifying device described in any of the above embodiments.

[0013] The humidification device provided in the embodiment of the present application has a water supply passage that supplies water to the first cavity. The electromagnetic water purification module changes the crystal type of hard water ions in the water passing through the water supply passage by generating magnetic fields and electric fields, so that the hard water ions generate precipitates that can be flushed. The precipitates include magnesium hydroxide and calcium hydroxide. The physical water purification module filters the precipitates in the water in the first cavity, and the filtered water is supplied to the humidification module. The humidification module generates water mist to humidify the air. In this solution, the water entering the humidification module contains very few hard water ions, so the humidification module is less likely to generate scale. In this way, the heating efficiency of the humidification module is not easily reduced, and the humidification module is not easily damaged. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic block diagram of the structure of a humidification device in some embodiments of the present application;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a flow chart of a method for controlling an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present application.

[0016] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by the reference numerals are listed as follows:

[0017] 100 water supply passage, 110 first switch valve, 200 electromagnetic water purification module, 310 physical water purification module, 311 adsorbent, 312 first filter element, 313 second filter element, 320 second sub-chamber, 321 second water level control element, 330 third sub-chamber, 331 first water level control element, 332 first drain valve, 340 fourth sub-chamber, 400 humidification module, 410 second cavity, 411 second drain valve, 412 steam discharge passage, 413 second switch valve, 420 humidification body, 500 water stirring mechanism, 510 drive motor, 520 water stirring element, 600 water receiving tray, 610 drain outlet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The principles and features of the present application are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the scope of the present application.

[0019] The humidification device provided in the embodiment of the present application is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, it includes: a water supply passage 100, the water supply passage 100 is provided with an electromagnetic water purification module 200, and the electromagnetic water purification module 200 is configured to make the hard water ions in the water generate precipitation substances that can be washed; a first cavity, the first cavity is connected to the water supply passage 100 and is provided with a physical water purification module 310, and the physical water purification module 310 is configured to filter the precipitation substances in the water; a humidification module 400, the humidification module 400 is connected to the first cavity, and the humidification module 400 is configured to make the water filtered by the physical water purification module 310 form water mist.

[0020] In the humidifying device, the water supply passage 100 supplies water to the first cavity, and the electromagnetic water purification module 200 changes the crystal type of hard water ions in the water passing through the water supply passage 100 by generating magnetic fields and electric fields, so that the hard water ions generate precipitates that can be flushed. The precipitates that can be flushed include magnesium hydroxide and calcium hydroxide (magnesium hydroxide and calcium hydroxide have low solubility in water and basically do not adhere to water). The physical water purification module 310 filters the precipitates in the water in the first cavity, and the filtered water is supplied to the humidification module 400, which generates water mist to humidify the air. In this solution, the water entering the humidification module 400 contains very few hard water ions, so the humidification module 400 is less likely to generate scale, so that the heating efficiency of the humidification module 400 is not easy to decrease, and the humidification module 400 is not easy to be damaged.

[0021] In some examples, such as Figure 1As shown, the humidification module 400 includes a second cavity 410 and a humidification body 420. The second cavity 410 is connected to the first cavity and is configured to accommodate water filtered by the physical water purification module 310. The humidification body 420 is disposed in the second cavity 410, and the humidification body 420 is configured to form water mist in the second cavity 410.

[0022] Among them, the humidification body 420 can be a heating body (heating body such as a resistive heating element or an electromagnetic heating element) or an ultrasonic humidification body, etc., both of which can achieve the purpose of this application. Its purpose does not deviate from the design concept of the utility model, and will not be repeated here. They should all fall within the protection scope of this application.

[0023] In some examples, such as Figure 1 As shown, the humidifying device further includes: a water stirring mechanism 500 , which is configured to stir the water flow in the second cavity 410 , so that scale in the water in the second cavity 410 is less likely to settle and adhere to the second cavity 410 .

[0024] Among them, Figure 1 As shown, a second drain valve 411 is provided at the bottom of the second cavity 410. The second drain valve 411 is opened to drain the water in the second cavity 410, and the scale that has not settled and adhered to the second cavity 410 will be discharged together with the water in the second cavity 410, so that it is less likely for scale to adhere to the second cavity 410.

[0025] In some embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, the water stirring mechanism 500 includes a driving motor 510 and a water stirring member 520. The water stirring member 520 is located in the second cavity 410 and is connected to the driving motor 510. The driving motor 510 is configured to drive the water stirring member 520 to rotate, and the water stirring member 520 is configured to stir the water flow in the second cavity 410. This solution has a simple structure and good use effect.

[0026] In some embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, the humidifying body 420 is a heating element (such as a resistance heating element or an electromagnetic heating element, etc.), the heating element is arranged at the bottom of the second cavity 410, the second cavity 410 is connected to the steam exhaust passage 412, the water mist is water vapor formed by boiling water, and the water vapor is discharged from the second cavity 410 through the steam exhaust passage 412.

[0027] Among them: Figure 1 As shown, the exhaust steam passage 412 is provided with a second switch valve 413. When the second switch valve 413 is opened, the exhaust steam passage 412 is connected. When the second switch valve 413 is closed, the exhaust steam passage 412 is closed. Figure 1As shown, the water supply passage 100 is provided with a first switch valve 110. When the first switch valve 110 is opened, the water supply passage 100 is connected, and when the first switch valve 110 is closed, the water supply passage 100 is blocked.

[0028] In some examples, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first cavity includes a first sub-cavity and a second sub-cavity 320, the physical water purification module 310 includes an adsorbent 311, a first filter 312 and a second filter 313, the adsorbent 311 is arranged in the first sub-cavity, and divides the first sub-cavity into a third sub-cavity 330 and a fourth sub-cavity 340, the second sub-cavity 320 is located between the fourth sub-cavity 340 and the second cavity 410, and connects the fourth sub-cavity 340 and the second cavity 410, the water supply passage 100 is connected with the third sub-cavity 330, the water in the third sub-cavity 330 enters the fourth sub-cavity 340 through the adsorbent 311, and the adsorbent 311 will adsorb the sediment in the water (passing through the adsorbent 311) The first filter element 312 is arranged at the position where the fourth sub-chamber 340 and the second sub-chamber 320 are connected, and the first filter element 312 filters the impurities in the water supplied from the fourth sub-chamber 340 to the second sub-chamber 320 (the first filter element 312 performs the second stage of physical filtration). The second filter element 313 is arranged at the position where the second sub-chamber 320 and the second cavity 410 are connected, and the second filter element 313 filters the impurities in the water supplied from the second sub-chamber 320 to the second cavity 410 (the second filter element 313 performs the third stage of physical filtration). In this scheme, the precipitated substances are less likely to enter the second cavity 410.

[0029] In some examples, such as Figure 1 As shown, the humidifying device also includes: a first water level control member 331, the first water level control member 331 is located in the third sub-chamber 330 and is arranged at a position where the water supply passage 100 and the third sub-chamber 330 are connected, and the first water level control member 331 is configured to control the water level in the third sub-chamber 330 to remain at a set water level; and a second water level control member 321, the second water level control member 321 is located in the second sub-chamber 320 and is arranged at a position where the fourth sub-chamber 340 and the second sub-chamber 320 are connected, and the second water level control member 321 is configured to control the water level in the second sub-chamber 320 to remain at a set water level.

[0030] Among them, at least one of the second water level control components 321 is configured as a float water level switch, and the float water level switch has high control accuracy and low purchase cost.

[0031] In some examples, such as Figure 1 As shown, a first drain valve 332 is disposed at the bottom of the third sub-chamber 330 . When the first drain valve 332 is opened, the sediment deposited at the bottom of the third sub-chamber 330 can be discharged from the third sub-chamber 330 .

[0032] Among them, Figure 1 As shown, the humidifying device also includes a water receiving tray 600, the first drain valve 332 and the second drain valve 411 are both configured to drain water to the water receiving tray 600, a drain outlet 610 is provided at the bottom of the water receiving tray 600, the drain outlet 610 is connected to a drain pipe, and the water and sediment falling into the water receiving tray 600 are discharged from the drain outlet 610 through the drain pipe to a set position.

[0033] In some examples, such as Figure 1 As shown, the electromagnetic water purification module 200 includes a variable frequency coil, which is configured to generate a magnetic field and an electric field. The generated magnetic field and electric field will change the crystal type of hard water ions in the water passing through the water supply passage 100, causing the hard water ions to generate magnesium hydroxide and calcium hydroxide that can be flushed. The solubility of magnesium hydroxide and calcium hydroxide in water is low and they basically do not adhere to the water.

[0034] An air conditioner (not shown in the figure) provided in an embodiment of the utility model comprises the humidifying device described in any one of the above embodiments.

[0035] This air conditioner has all the advantages of the humidifying device provided in any of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0036] The air conditioner includes an indoor unit of the air conditioner, and the outlet of the steam exhaust passage 412 is connected to the air duct of the indoor unit of the air conditioner. After the water vapor is supplied into the air duct, it is discharged into the room from the air outlet of the air duct to humidify the indoor air.

[0037] The utility model also provides a control method for an air conditioner, such as Figure 2 As shown, including:

[0038] In response to the operation of the humidifier, the first switch valve 110 is opened, the first drain valve 332 is closed, the second drain valve 411 is closed, and the water stirring mechanism 500 is operated; the second switch valve 413 is opened, the electromagnetic water purification module 200 is operated, and the heating element is operated; the indoor air humidity a is obtained, and it is determined whether a≥humidity threshold A1 is established;

[0039] Based on the fact that a≥A1 is not true, the step of obtaining the indoor air humidity a and determining whether a≥humidity threshold A1 is true is performed;

[0040] If a≥A1 is established, the second switch valve 413 is closed, the electromagnetic water purification module 200 is closed, the heating element is closed, and the stop time t is recorded; the indoor air humidity a is obtained;

[0041] Based on a≤A2 and t≤T, then t=0, and then the steps of opening the second switch valve 413, operating the electromagnetic water purification module 200, and operating the heating element are performed;

[0042] Based on t>T, then t=0, then close the first switch valve 110, open the first drain valve 332, and close the first drain valve 332 after the first set time T1, open the second drain valve 411, and close the second drain valve 411 after the second set time T2, and close the water stirring mechanism 500 after the third set time T3;

[0043] Among them, A2<A1.

[0044] T may be set to 10 min, 15 min or 30 min, T1 may be set to 20 s or 30 s, T2 may be set to 20 s or 30 s, T3 may be set to 20 s or 30 s, etc.

[0045] With this control method, scale is less likely to form in the second cavity 410, so that the heating efficiency of the humidification module 400 is not easily reduced, and the humidification module 400 is not easily damaged.

[0046] To summarize, in the humidification device provided in the embodiment of the present application, the water supply passage supplies water to the first cavity, the electromagnetic water purification module changes the crystal type of hard water ions in the water passing through the water supply passage by generating magnetic fields and electric fields, so that the hard water ions generate precipitates that can be flushed, and the precipitates include magnesium hydroxide and calcium hydroxide. The physical water purification module filters the precipitates in the water in the first cavity, and the filtered water is supplied to the humidification module, which generates water mist to humidify the air. In this scheme, the water entering the humidification module contains very few hard water ions, so the humidification module is less likely to generate scale, so that the heating efficiency of the humidification module is not easy to decrease, and the humidification module is not easy to be damaged.

[0047] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0048] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features.

[0049] In the description of the present application, “plurality” means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0050] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0051] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being “above” or “below” a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being “above”, “above”, and “above” a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being “below”, “below”, and “below” a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0052] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0053] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations on the present application. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A humidifying device, characterized in that: include: The water supply passage is provided with an electromagnetic water purification module, wherein the electromagnetic water purification module is configured to generate precipitation substances that can be washed away from hard water ions in the water; A first cavity is connected to the water supply passage and is provided with a physical water purification module, wherein the physical water purification module is configured to filter the sediment in the water; A humidification module is connected to the first cavity, and the humidification module is configured to form water mist from the water filtered by the physical water purification module.

2. The humidifying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The humidification module includes a second cavity and a humidification body. The second cavity is connected to the first cavity and is configured to accommodate water filtered by the physical water purification module. The humidification body is disposed in the second cavity and is configured to form water mist into the water in the second cavity.

3. The humidifying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: The water stirring mechanism is configured to stir the water flow in the second cavity.

4. The humidifying device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water stirring mechanism includes a driving motor and a water stirring member, wherein the water stirring member is located in the second cavity and is drivingly connected to the driving motor, the driving motor is configured to drive the water stirring member to rotate, and the water stirring member is configured to stir the water flow in the second cavity.

5. The humidifying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The humidifying body is a heating element, and the heating element is arranged at the bottom of the second cavity. The second cavity is connected with a steam exhaust passage, and the water mist is water vapor formed by boiling water.

6. The humidifying device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: The first cavity includes a first sub-cavity and a second sub-cavity, and the physical water purification module includes an adsorbent, a first filter element and a second filter element. The adsorbent is arranged in the first sub-cavity and divides the first sub-cavity into a third sub-cavity and a fourth sub-cavity. The second sub-cavity is located between the fourth sub-cavity and the second cavity and connects the fourth sub-cavity and the second cavity. The water supply passage is connected to the third sub-cavity; the first filter element is arranged at a position where the fourth sub-cavity and the second sub-cavity are connected, and the second filter element is arranged at a position where the second sub-cavity and the second cavity are connected.

7. The humidifying device according to claim 6, characterized in that: Also includes: A first water level control member is located in the third sub-chamber and is provided at a position where the water supply passage and the third sub-chamber are connected, and the first water level control member is configured to control the water level in the third sub-chamber to maintain at a set water level; and The second water level control member is located in the second sub-cavity and is arranged at a position where the fourth sub-cavity and the second sub-cavity are connected. The second water level control member is configured to control the water level in the second sub-cavity to maintain at a set water level.

8. The humidifying device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The third sub-chamber is provided with a first drain valve, and the second chamber is provided with a second drain valve.

9. The humidifying device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The electromagnetic water purification module includes a variable frequency coil.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that: The invention comprises a humidifying device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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