Water tank assembly and humidifier

Abstract

The water tank assembly comprises a water tank, a water pump, a water supply pipeline and a water path sterilization module, a water storage cavity is formed in the water tank, the water supply pipeline is provided with a water inlet and a water outlet, the water inlet is communicated with the water storage cavity, the water outlet is suitable for being communicated with a humidification assembly, and the water path sterilization module is arranged in the water tank. The water pump is connected with the water supply pipeline, the water pump is used for conveying water in the water storage cavity from the water inlet to the water outlet, and the waterway sterilization module is installed on the water supply pipeline and communicated with a waterway in the water supply pipeline. The water tank assembly is good in sterilization effect, the water quality safety can be guaranteed, and the use experience feeling of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of humidifying equipment, and particularly to a water tank assembly and a humidifier. Background Art

[0002] A humidifier is a device for maintaining the humidity of indoor air. It mainly atomizes water into ultra-fine particles and blows the water mist to the outside through a fan to increase the humidity of the environment. During the use of the humidifier, due to the humid environment inside it, bacteria are easily bred, causing the water quality to deteriorate and emitting peculiar smells, which seriously affects the user experience.

[0003] In the related art, manufacturers usually set ultraviolet lamps in the water tank inside the humidifier, and the ultraviolet lamps irradiate and sterilize the water in the water tank. However, the above solution is not comprehensive enough for the sterilization treatment of water quality, and bacteria are easily retained in the water supply pipeline or the humidifying mesh, resulting in the deterioration and stench of water quality, reducing the user experience. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in the related art to a certain extent.

[0005] Therefore, an embodiment of the utility model provides a water tank assembly with better sterilization effect, which is beneficial to ensuring water quality safety and improving the user experience.

[0006] An embodiment of the utility model also provides a humidifier.

[0007] The water tank assembly of the embodiment of the utility model includes: a water tank, a water storage cavity is arranged in the water tank; a water pump and a water supply pipeline, the water supply pipeline has a water inlet and a water outlet, the water inlet is communicated with the water storage cavity, the water outlet is suitable for being communicated with a humidifying component, the water pump is connected with the water supply pipeline, and the water pump is used for conveying the water in the water storage cavity from the water inlet towards the direction of the water outlet; a waterway sterilization module, the waterway sterilization module is installed on the water supply pipeline and is communicated with the waterway in the water supply pipeline.

[0008] For the water tank assembly of the embodiment of the utility model, by installing the waterway sterilization module on the water supply pipeline and communicating it with the waterway in the water supply pipeline, the water flow conveyed from the water tank to the humidifying component can be sterilized, thereby avoiding the problem of water quality stench caused by bacteria remaining in the water supply pipeline or the humidifying component. Therefore, the water tank assembly of the embodiment of the utility model has a better sterilization effect, which is beneficial to ensuring water quality safety and improving the user experience.

[0009] In some embodiments, there are multiple waterway sterilization modules, and the multiple waterway sterilization modules are arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the water supply pipeline.

[0010] In some embodiments, the waterway sterilization module includes a first UV sterilization module. An overcurrent channel is provided inside the first UV sterilization module. The first UV sterilization module can irradiate ultraviolet rays into the overcurrent channel, and the overcurrent channel is connected in series with the waterway in the water supply pipeline.

[0011] In some embodiments, the waterway sterilization module further includes an electrolytic sterilization module. An electrolytic channel is provided inside the electrolytic sterilization module. The electrolytic channel is connected in series with the water supply pipeline, and the electrolytic sterilization module is used for electrolytic sterilization of the water flowing through the electrolytic channel.

[0012] In some embodiments, on the extension path of the water supply pipeline, the electrolytic sterilization module is closer to the water outlet than the first UV sterilization module.

[0013] In some embodiments, the water tank assembly further includes a water tank sterilization module, and the water tank sterilization module is installed in the water storage cavity.

[0014] In some embodiments, the water pump is provided in the water storage cavity, and the water tank sterilization module is installed on the water pump.

[0015] In some embodiments, the water tank sterilization module includes a second UV sterilization module. The second UV sterilization module is used for irradiating ultraviolet rays into the water storage cavity. The water pump has a water suction port, and the second UV sterilization module and the water suction port are respectively arranged on both sides of the water pump along the radial direction of the water pump.

[0016] In some embodiments, the water pump is provided in the water storage cavity. The water supply pipeline includes a first pipe section, a second pipe section and a quick-release joint. The first end of the first pipe section has the water inlet and is communicated with the water pump. The second end of the first pipe section is communicated with the first end of the second pipe section through the quick-release joint. The second end of the second pipe section has the water outlet, and the waterway sterilization module is provided on the second pipe section.

[0017] A humidifier according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a water tank assembly, where the water tank assembly is the water tank assembly according to any one of the embodiments of the present invention; and a humidifying assembly, and the water outlet is communicated with the humidifying assembly.

[0018] By installing the waterway sterilization module on the water supply pipeline and communicating it with the waterway in the water supply pipeline, the humidifier according to the embodiment of the present invention can sterilize the water flowing from the water tank to the humidifying assembly, thereby avoiding the problem of water quality odor caused by bacteria remaining in the water supply pipeline or the humidifying assembly. Therefore, the humidifier according to the embodiment of the present invention has a good sterilization effect, which is beneficial to ensuring water quality safety and improving the user experience. Description of the Drawings

[0019] Figure 1 It is the front view of the water tank assembly of the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the humidifying assembly of the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0021] Reference numerals:

[0022] 1. Water tank; 11. Water storage cavity;

[0023] 2. Water pump;

[0024] 3. Water supply pipeline; 31. First pipe section; 32. Second pipe section; 33. Quick-release joint; 34. Water outlet;

[0025] 4. Water path sterilization module; 41. First UV sterilization module; 42. Electrolytic sterilization module;

[0026] 5. Water tank sterilization module; 51. Second UV sterilization module;

[0027] 6. Humidifying assembly; 61. Water distributor; 62. Humidifying net; 63. Base. Detailed implementation manners

[0028] The embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below by referring to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present utility model, and should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0029] Reference is made below to the Figure 1 and Figure 2 to describe the water tank assembly and the humidifier of the embodiments of the present utility model.

[0030] As Figure 1 shown, the water tank assembly of the embodiment of the present utility model includes: a water tank 1, a water pump 2, a water supply pipeline 3, and a water path sterilization module 4. A water storage cavity 11 is provided in the water tank 1. The water supply pipeline 3 has a water inlet (not shown) and a water outlet 34. The water inlet is communicated with the water storage cavity 11, and the water outlet 34 is adapted to be communicated with the humidifying assembly 6. The water pump 2 is connected to the water supply pipeline 3, and the water pump 2 is used to convey the water in the water storage cavity 11 from the water inlet towards the direction of the water outlet 34. The water path sterilization module 4 is installed on the water supply pipeline 3 and is communicated with the water path in the water supply pipeline 3.

[0031] The water tank assembly of the embodiment of the present utility model installs the water path sterilization module 4 on the water supply pipeline 3 and communicates with the water path in the water supply pipeline 3, so that the water flow transported from the water tank 1 to the humidification assembly 6 can be sterilized, thereby avoiding the problem of water quality odor caused by bacteria remaining in the water supply pipeline 3 or the humidification assembly 6. Therefore, the water tank assembly of the embodiment of the present utility model has a good sterilization effect, which is beneficial to ensuring water quality safety and improving the user experience.

[0032] In the related art, manufacturers only set ultraviolet lamps (UV modules) in the water tank 1 to sterilize the water in the water tank 1. However, when the humidifier works continuously, water is continuously supplied into the water tank 1 from the outside and transported to the upper humidification assembly 6 through the water supply pipeline 3. Therefore, some unsterilized water will be directly transported to the humidification assembly 6 through the water supply pipeline 3, which is likely to cause the problem of water quality odor caused by bacteria remaining in the water supply pipeline 3 or the humidification assembly 6.

[0033] The water tank assembly of the embodiment of the present utility model adopts a water path sterilization module 4 to kill bacteria in the water supply pipeline 3, so as to prevent bacteria from entering the humidification assembly 6 along the water supply pipeline 3, thereby reducing the number of bacteria in both the water supply pipeline 3 and the humidification assembly 6 and improving the safety of the water quality in the humidifier.

[0034] It can be understood that, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the humidification assembly 6 can be only the humidification mesh 62. Or, the humidification assembly 6 can also be a combined structure of the humidification mesh 62 and the water distributor 61. In other words, the water outlet 34 can be directly connected to the humidification mesh 62, or the water outlet 34 can be connected to the humidification mesh 62 through the water distributor 61 (structures such as a drip tray or a distribution branch pipe). The present application does not limit this.

[0035] In the example of the present application, the water distributor 61 is arranged at the upper end of the humidification mesh 62, and the water distributor 61 is used to distribute the water flowing into the humidification mesh 62. The water outlet 34 is connected to the water distributor 61, and the water distributor 61 is connected to the humidification mesh 62 to fully soak the humidification mesh 62.

[0036] Optionally, the water path sterilization module 4 is one or more. In the example of the present application, the water path sterilization module 4 is multiple, and the multiple water path sterilization modules 4 are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the water supply pipeline 3. The water path sterilization module 4 can be of the same type of sterilization module or different types of sterilization modules.

[0037] For example, the waterway sterilization module 4 includes a first UV sterilization module 41. An overcurrent channel is provided inside the first UV sterilization module 41. The first UV sterilization module 41 can irradiate ultraviolet rays towards the overcurrent channel, and the overcurrent channel is connected in series with the waterway in the water supply pipeline 3. It can be understood that the first UV sterilization module 41 sterilizes by irradiating ultraviolet rays onto the water in the water supply pipeline 3.

[0038] For another example, the waterway sterilization module 4 further includes an electrolytic sterilization module 42. An electrolytic channel is provided inside the electrolytic sterilization module 42. The electrolytic channel is connected in series with the water supply pipeline 3, and the electrolytic sterilization module 42 is used for electrolytic sterilization of the water flowing through the electrolytic channel. It can be understood that the electrolytic sterilization module 42 electrolyzes the water in the water supply pipeline 3 through electrolysis to generate strongly oxidizing substances such as hypochlorous acid, ozone or hydroxyl radicals. The above substances can rapidly oxidize and decompose the cell membranes, proteins and nucleic acids of bacteria or fungi to achieve the purpose of sterilization.

[0039] Optionally, on the extension path of the water supply pipeline 3, the electrolytic sterilization module 42 is closer to the water outlet 34 than the first UV sterilization module 41. In other words, the water flow in the water supply pipeline 3 first passes through the first UV sterilization module 41 and then through the electrolytic sterilization module 42, thereby further improving the sterilization effect of the water flow in the water supply pipeline 3. The inventors of the present application found through experimental research that strongly oxidizing substances such as hypochlorous acid, ozone or hydroxyl radicals generated after the water is electrolyzed will interfere with the subsequent ultraviolet sterilization effect of the water flow. Therefore, the water tank assembly of the embodiment of the present utility model adopts the above technical solution, which can further improve the sterilization effect of the water flow in the water supply pipeline 3 compared with the solution where the water flow in the water supply pipeline 3 first passes through the electrolytic sterilization module 42 and then through the first UV sterilization module 41.

[0040] In some embodiments, the water tank assembly further includes a water tank sterilization module, and the water tank sterilization module is installed in the water storage cavity 11. It can be understood that the water tank assembly of the embodiment of the present utility model is provided with sterilization modules both in the water tank 1 and the water supply pipeline 3, which can sterilize the entire waterway of the water tank assembly, effectively prevent bacteria from growing and producing odors, and greatly improve the user experience.

[0041] Optionally, the water pump 2 is arranged in the water storage cavity 11, and the water tank sterilization module is installed on the water pump 2. For the water tank assembly of the embodiment of the present utility model, by integrating the water pump 2 and the water tank sterilization module, it is convenient for the wiring layout of the water pump 2 and the water tank sterilization module, and the assembly is convenient.

[0042] In one example, the water tank sterilization module includes a second UV sterilization module 51. The second UV sterilization module 51 is used to irradiate ultraviolet rays into the water storage cavity 11. The water pump 2 has a water suction port. The second UV sterilization module 51 and the water suction port are respectively arranged on both sides of the water pump 2 along the radial direction of the water pump 2. It can be understood that the second UV sterilization module 51 can emit ultraviolet rays outward to sterilize the water in the water storage cavity 11. By arranging the second UV sterilization module 51 and the water suction port on both sides of the water pump 2 along the radial direction of the water pump 2 respectively, the second UV sterilization module 51 can be kept away from the water suction port to avoid the interference of the water flow on the sterilization process of the second UV sterilization module 51 when the water pump 2 sucks water.

[0043] For example, the second UV sterilization module 51 is arranged adjacent to the center of the water storage cavity 11 so that most of the water in the water storage cavity 11 can be irradiated by ultraviolet rays, thereby further improving the sterilization effect of the water in the water tank 1.

[0044] In some embodiments, the water pump 2 is arranged in the water storage cavity 11. The water supply pipeline 3 includes a first pipe section 31, a second pipe section 32 and a quick-release joint 33. The first end of the first pipe section 31 (such as Figure 1 the lower end of the first pipe section 31 in the figure) has a water inlet and is communicated with the water pump 2. The second end of the first pipe section 31 (such as Figure 1 the upper end of the first pipe section 31 in the figure) is communicated with the first end of the second pipe section 32 (such as Figure 1 the lower end of the second pipe section 32 in the figure) through the quick-release joint 33. The second end of the second pipe section 32 (such as Figure 1 the upper end of the second pipe section 32 in the figure) has a water outlet 34, and the water path sterilization module 4 is arranged on the second pipe section 32.

[0045] It can be understood that when disassembling the water tank assembly, the water supply pipeline 3 can be separated from the position of the quick-release joint 33 to disconnect the first pipe section 31 and the second pipe section 32. For example, the quick-release joint 33 can be a structure of male or female head plug-in, or a cylindrical structure of screw fit, which is not limited here. By designing the water supply pipeline 3 of the water tank assembly of the embodiment of the present invention as the above structure, the installation and disassembly of the water supply pipeline 3 can be facilitated, and the use effect is better.

[0046] The humidifier of another embodiment of the present invention includes a water tank assembly and a humidification assembly 6. The water tank assembly is the water tank assembly of the present invention, and the water outlet 34 is communicated with the humidification assembly 6.

[0047] Specifically, as Figure 2As shown, the humidifying component 6 includes a water distributor 61, a humidifying mesh 62 and a base 63. The base 63 is provided with a return hole. The humidifying mesh 62 is arranged at the upper end of the base 63, and the water distributor 61 is arranged at the upper end of the humidifying mesh 62. The water outlet 34 feeds water into the water distributor 61. The water distributor 61 distributes the water to the humidifying mesh 62. The excess water on the humidifying mesh 62 can flow back into the water tank 1 through the return hole on the base 63.

[0048] For the humidifier according to the embodiment of the present utility model, by installing the water path sterilization module 4 on the water supply pipeline 3 and communicating with the water path in the water supply pipeline 3, the water flow transported from the water tank 1 to the humidifying component 6 can be sterilized, thereby avoiding the problem of the water quality becoming stinky caused by bacteria remaining in the water supply pipeline 3 or the humidifying component 6. Therefore, the humidifier according to the embodiment of the present utility model has a good sterilization effect, which is beneficial to ensuring water quality safety and improving the user experience.

[0049] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0050] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "a plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically and clearly defined.

[0051] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected to", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or communication with each other; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be the internal communication of two components or the interaction relationship between two components, unless otherwise clearly limited. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0052] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "under", "below" and "beneath" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0053] In the present utility model, the terms "an embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples", etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. 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, without contradiction, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0054] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present utility model. Any changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations made by those of ordinary skill in the art to the above embodiments are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A water tank assembly, characterized in that, Comprising: A water tank having a water storage chamber therein; A water pump and a water supply pipeline, the water supply pipeline having a water inlet and a water outlet, the water inlet being in communication with the water storage chamber, the water outlet being adapted to be in communication with a humidification component, the water pump being connected to the water supply pipeline, the water pump being configured to convey the water in the water storage chamber from the water inlet towards the direction of the water outlet; A waterway sterilization module, the waterway sterilization module being installed on the water supply pipeline and in communication with the waterway within the water supply pipeline.

2. The water tank assembly according to claim 1, wherein, There are a plurality of the waterway sterilization modules, and the plurality of waterway sterilization modules are arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the water supply pipeline.

3. The water tank assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waterway sterilization module includes a first UV sterilization module, the first UV sterilization module having a flow-through channel therein, the first UV sterilization module being capable of irradiating ultraviolet rays into the flow-through channel, and the flow-through channel being in series connection with the waterway within the water supply pipeline.

4. The water tank assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The waterway sterilization module further includes an electrolytic sterilization module, the electrolytic sterilization module having an electrolytic channel therein, the electrolytic channel being in series connection with the water supply pipeline, and the electrolytic sterilization module being configured to perform electrolytic sterilization on the water flowing through the electrolytic channel.

5. The water tank assembly according to claim 4, wherein, On the extending path of the water supply pipeline, the electrolytic sterilization module is closer to the water outlet than the first UV sterilization module.

6. The water tank assembly according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The water tank assembly further includes a water tank sterilization module, the water tank sterilization module being installed within the water storage chamber.

7. The water tank assembly according to claim 6, wherein The water pump is disposed within the water storage chamber, and the water tank sterilization module is installed on the water pump.

8. The water tank assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The water tank sterilization module includes a second UV sterilization module, the second UV sterilization module being configured to irradiate ultraviolet rays into the water storage chamber, the water pump having a water suction port, and the second UV sterilization module and the water suction port being respectively arranged on two sides of the water pump along the radial direction of the water pump.

9. The water tank assembly according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The water pump is disposed within the water storage chamber, the water supply pipeline includes a first pipe section, a second pipe section and a quick-release joint, the first end of the first pipe section having the water inlet and being in communication with the water pump, the second end of the first pipe section being in communication with the first end of the second pipe section through the quick-release joint, the second end of the second pipe section having the water outlet, and the waterway sterilization module being disposed on the second pipe section.

10. A humidifier, characterized in that, Comprising: A water tank assembly, the water tank assembly being the water tank assembly according to any one of claims 1-9; A humidification component, the water outlet being in communication with the humidification component.

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