Water tank filter element and humidifier

By designing a water tank filter element containing a filter mesh and antibacterial filter element, the problem that the water tank water in the cold evaporation humidifier cannot effectively filter impurities is solved, and the water is clean and the long-term use of the humidification mesh is achieved.

CN222993169UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-17XIAMEN VORK HEALTH IND CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421810093.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-07-02
Filing Date
2024-07-29
Publication Date
2025-06-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-29

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Technical Problem

In existing cold evaporation humidifiers, the water in the water tank cannot effectively filter impurities, causing impurities to adhere to the humidification net, breeding bacteria, affecting human health and the service life of the humidification net.

Method used

A water tank filter element is designed, including a lower cover, an upper cover and a filter mesh. A space is formed between the filter mesh and the upper cover and the lower cover to accommodate the antibacterial and antibacterial filter element. The water flowing out of the water tank is filtered through the filter mesh, and an antibacterial and antibacterial filter element is installed in the filter element to keep the water clean.

Benefits of technology

Filter the water in the water tank through the filter, effectively preventing impurities from entering the humidification net, keeping the water clean, extending the service life of the humidification net, and improving air quality.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a water tank filter element and a humidifier, and the water tank filter element comprises a first water outlet which can be jointed with a water tank and is used for filtering water flowing out of the water tank; the water tank filter element comprises a lower cover, an upper cover connected to the lower cover and a filter screen connected between the upper cover and the lower cover. An accommodating space capable of accommodating the antibacterial filter element is formed between the filter screen and the upper cover; the upper cover is provided with a diffusion hole communicated with the accommodating space; the lower cover is provided with a water inlet groove and a water outlet groove; the upper cover and / or the lower cover are / is provided with a water inlet hole communicated with the water inlet groove; the lower cover is provided with a water outlet hole communicated with the water outlet groove; the water inlet hole and the water outlet hole are located in the two sides of the filter screen respectively. According to the water tank filter element, water in the water tank can be subjected to bacteriostasis and antibiosis, so that the water in the water tank is kept clean for a long time, meanwhile, the water flowing out of the water tank can be filtered through the filter screen, and impurity precipitates are prevented from flowing out along with the water.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of humidifiers, and more specifically, to a water tank filter element and a humidifier. Background Art

[0002] In a cold evaporation humidifier, a humidification net assembly is arranged inside the humidifier, water in the water tank is supplied to the humidification net, air is sucked into the humidifier by a fan, passes through the wetted humidification net, and the moisture of the humidification net evaporates. The water vapor and air are discharged into the room together to achieve the purpose of fogless humidification. In order to keep the water in the water tank clean, users generally place a silver ion antibacterial box in the water tank. However, the antibacterial box can only inhibit the growth of bacteria in the water tank and cannot filter impurities in the water. When supplying water to the humidification net, impurities in the water easily adhere to the humidification net, causing bacteria to grow on the humidification net, affecting human health and the service life of the humidification net at the same time.

[0003] In view of this, the applicant has put forward this application after studying the existing technologies. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The utility model provides a water tank filter element and a humidifier, aiming to improve at least one of the above technical problems.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a water tank filter element, which includes a first water outlet that can be joined to the water tank for filtering the water flowing out of the water tank; the water tank filter element includes a lower cover, an upper cover joined to the lower cover, and a filter screen joined between the upper cover and the lower cover; a receiving space capable of accommodating an antibacterial filter element is formed between the filter screen and the upper cover; the upper cover is provided with diffusion holes communicating with the receiving space;

[0006] The lower cover is provided with a water inlet groove and a water outlet groove; the upper cover and / or the lower cover are provided with water inlet holes communicating with the water inlet groove; the lower cover is provided with a water outlet hole communicating with the water outlet groove; the water inlet hole and the water outlet hole are respectively located on both sides of the filter screen.

[0007] As a further optimization, the water outlet groove is arranged at the bottom of the water inlet groove; the filter screen is arranged at the bottom of the water inlet groove to separate the water inlet hole and the water outlet hole.

[0008] As a further optimization, the middle position at the bottom of the lower cover is constructed into a structure concave towards the receiving space to form a supporting part for supporting the filter screen.

[0009] As a further optimization, the water outlet groove is constructed into an annular structure and sleeved on the supporting part.

[0010] As a further optimization, the water inlet hole is arranged on the side wall of the water inlet tank; the upper cover is provided with an avoidance hole or an avoidance notch adapted to the water inlet hole.

[0011] As a further optimization, the water outlet hole is arranged on the side wall and / or the bottom of the water outlet tank, and the water outlet hole extends from the support part to the bottom of the water outlet tank.

[0012] As a further optimization, the lower cover is configured to be engaged with the water outlet of the water tank by a rotational snap-fit manner.

[0013] As a further optimization, the water tank filter element further includes an antibacterial filter element disposed in the accommodation space.

[0014] As a further optimization, the antibacterial filter element is a silver ion antibacterial ball or a silver ion antibacterial activated carbon fiber composite filter element for antibacterial treatment of the water in the water tank.

[0015] The present application further provides a humidifier including the water tank filter element according to any one of the above.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solutions, the following technical effects can be achieved by the present utility model:

[0017] A water tank filter element provided by the present application includes a lower cover and an upper cover. A filter screen is arranged between the upper cover and the lower cover, and an accommodation space for accommodating an antibacterial filter element is arranged between the filter screen and the upper cover. A water inlet tank and a water outlet tank are arranged on the lower cover; the upper cover and / or the lower cover are provided with water inlet holes communicating with the water inlet tank, and the lower cover is provided with water outlet holes communicating with the water outlet tank; the water inlet holes and the water outlet holes are respectively located on both sides of the filter screen. The water tank filter element of the present application can place an antibacterial filter element in the accommodation space to perform antibacterial treatment on the water in the water tank, so that the water can be kept clean for a long time. At the same time, a filter screen is arranged between the upper and lower covers, so that the water flowing out of the water tank can filter out impurities and precipitate through the filter screen, preventing impurities from precipitating and entering the humidifying mesh together with the water flow when supplying water to the humidifying mesh, and long-term attachment to the humidifying mesh, causing bacteria to grow on the humidifying mesh. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required to be used in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present utility model, and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a water tank filter element of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2It is a schematic exploded view of a water tank filter element of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a schematic installation view of a water tank filter element of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural view of a humidifier of the present utility model;

[0023] Markings in the figure: 1 - First water outlet; 2 - Lower cover; 21 - Water inlet groove; 22 - Water outlet groove; 23 - Water inlet hole; 24 - Water outlet hole; 25 - Support part; 3 - Upper cover; 31 - Accommodating space; 32 - Diffusion hole; 33 - Avoidance notch; 4 - Filter screen; 5 - Water tank; 6 - Water channel; 7 - Humidification chamber; 71 - Humidification net assembly; 72 - Water pump; 73 - Water tank; 8 - Fan assembly; 9 - Base. Detailed implementation manners

[0024] To make the purposes, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts fall within the protection scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present utility model provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model to be protected, but merely represents the selected embodiments of the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] Example 1

[0026] As Figures 1 to 3 shown, the present utility model provides a water tank filter element, including a first water outlet 1 that can be joined to the water tank to filter the water flowing out of the water tank; the water tank filter element includes a lower cover 2, an upper cover 3 joined to the lower cover 2, and a filter screen 4 joined between the upper cover 2 and the lower cover 2; an accommodating space 31 capable of accommodating an antibacterial filter element is formed between the filter screen 4 and the upper cover 3; the upper cover 3 is provided with a diffusion hole 32 communicating with the accommodating space 31;

[0027] the lower cover 2 is provided with a water inlet groove 21 and a water outlet groove 22; the upper cover 3 and / or the lower cover 2 is provided with a water inlet hole 23 communicating with the water inlet groove 21; the lower cover 2 is provided with a water outlet hole 24 communicating with the water outlet groove 22; the water inlet hole 23 and the water outlet hole 24 are respectively located on both sides of the filter screen 4.

[0028] In this embodiment, during use, the first water outlet 1 of the water tank filter element is joined to the water outlet of the water tank. An antibacterial filter element material is placed in the accommodation space 31 to perform antibacterial and bacteriostatic treatment on the water in the water tank, so that the water in the water tank remains clean for a long time. When the water tank supplies water to the humidifying mesh, the water flow enters the water tank filter element through the water inlet holes 23, and after being filtered by the filter screen 4, it flows out from the water outlet holes 24 to the first water outlet 1, and then flows out from the water outlet of the water tank. The filtered water can be pumped to the humidifying mesh by a water pump to supply water to the humidifying mesh for wetting. Through the filtration of the filter screen 4, it is possible to prevent impurities in the water from settling into the humidifying mesh, resulting in the attachment of impurities on the humidifying mesh, the growth of bacteria, and the influence on health and the service life of the humidifying mesh.

[0029] Further, the water outlet groove 22 is arranged at the bottom of the water inlet groove 21; the filter screen 4 is disposed at the bottom of the water inlet groove 21 to separate the water inlet holes 23 and the water outlet holes 24.

[0030] Further, the middle position at the bottom of the lower cover 2 is configured to be concave in the direction of the accommodation space 31 to form a support portion 25 for supporting the filter screen 4;

[0031] Further, the water outlet groove 22 is configured as an annular structure and sleeved on the support portion 25.

[0032] Further, the water inlet holes 23 are arranged on the side wall of the water inlet groove 21; the upper cover 3 is provided with an avoidance hole or an avoidance notch 33 adapted to the water inlet holes 23.

[0033] Further, the water outlet holes 24 are arranged on the side wall and / or the bottom of the water outlet groove 22, and the water outlet holes 24 extend from the support portion 25 to the bottom of the water outlet groove 22.

[0034] Further, the lower cover 2 is configured to be joined to the water outlet of the water tank by a rotation and snap - fit method. Specifically, snap - fit protrusions can be provided on the side surface of the lower cover, and an L - shaped groove is provided on the side wall of the water tank outlet. The water tank filter element is joined to the water tank outlet by first pressing down and then rotating, which is convenient for users to disassemble, clean, replace the filter screen and the antibacterial filter element.

[0035] Further, the water tank filter element further includes an antibacterial filter element disposed in the accommodation space 31.

[0036] Further, the antibacterial filter element is a silver - ion antibacterial ball or a silver - ion antibacterial activated carbon fiber composite filter element for performing antibacterial and bacteriostatic treatment on the water in the water tank.

[0037] Embodiment Two

[0038] Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown in the figure, the present application further provides a humidifier, which includes the water tank filter element of any one of the above, a water tank 5, a base 9, a humidifying chamber 7, and a fan assembly 8. The water tank 5 and the humidifying chamber 7 are separately arranged on both sides of the base, and the fan assembly 8 is arranged above the humidifying chamber 7. A water tank 73 is provided at the bottom of the humidifying chamber 7, a water pump is arranged in the water tank 73, a humidifying net assembly 71 is arranged above the water tank 73, and the water tank 73 is communicated through a water channel 6. An outlet for connecting the water channel 6 is provided at the bottom of the water tank 5, and the water tank filter element is connected to the outlet. During use, the water in the water tank is filtered by the water tank filter element and enters the water channel from the outlet, and reaches the water tank 73. The water pump 72 pumps the water in the water tank 73 to the upper part of the humidifying net assembly 71 for wetting the humidifying net. The fan assembly 8 operates to suck air into the humidifying chamber 7. After passing through the humidifying net, the water on the humidifying net evaporates, and the water vapor is discharged into the room together with the air from the top of the fan assembly 8 for fogless humidification.

[0039] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can have various changes and modifications. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water tank filter element, characterized in that: The invention comprises a first water outlet which can be connected to a water tank, and is used to filter water flowing out of the water tank; the water tank filter element comprises a lower cover, an upper cover connected to the lower cover, and a filter screen connected between the upper cover and the lower cover; a receiving space which can receive an antibacterial filter element is formed between the filter screen and the upper cover; the upper cover is provided with a diffusion hole communicating with the receiving space; The lower cover is provided with a water inlet groove and a water outlet groove; the upper cover and / or the lower cover is provided with a water inlet hole connected to the water inlet groove; the lower cover is provided with a water outlet hole connected to the water outlet groove; the water inlet hole and the water outlet hole are respectively located on both sides of the filter.

2. A water tank filter element according to claim 1, characterized in that The water outlet trough is arranged at the bottom of the water inlet trough; the filter is arranged at the bottom of the water inlet trough to separate the water inlet hole and the water outlet hole.

3. A water tank filter element according to claim 1, characterized in that The middle position of the bottom of the lower cover is constructed as a concave structure toward the accommodating space to form a supporting portion for supporting the filter.

4. A water tank filter element according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water outlet trough is constructed as an annular structure and is sleeved on the support portion.

5. A water tank filter element according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet hole is arranged on the side wall of the water inlet trough; the upper cover is provided with an avoidance hole or avoidance gap matched with the water inlet hole.

6. A water tank filter element according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The water outlet hole is arranged on the side wall and / or the bottom of the water outlet groove, and the water outlet hole extends from the supporting part to the bottom of the water outlet groove.

7. A water tank filter element according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower cover is configured to be engageable with the water outlet of the water tank by means of rotation and snap-fitting.

8. A water tank filter element according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank filter element also includes an antibacterial filter element configured in the accommodating space.

9. A water tank filter element according to claim 8, characterized in that: The antibacterial filter element is a silver ion antibacterial ball or a silver ion antibacterial activated carbon fiber composite filter element, which is used to perform antibacterial and antimicrobial operations on the water in the water tank.

10. A humidifier, characterized in that , including the water tank filter element described in any one of claims 1-9.