Humidifying device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of humidifiers, in particular to a humidifying device. The humidifier aims at solving the problems that an existing humidifier is poor in sterilization effect, and the user experience is affected. In order to achieve the purpose, the humidifying device comprises a shell, humidifying cotton, a water tank and a water supply pipeline, a containing cavity is formed in the shell, the humidifying cotton is arranged in the containing cavity, the water tank can supply water to the humidifying cotton, the water supply pipeline communicates with the water tank, and a heater is arranged on the water supply pipeline. By the adoption of the technical scheme, the pipeline and the humidifying cotton can be effectively sterilized integrally through high-temperature water flow, other smells and harmful substances are not generated while the sterilization effect is guaranteed, the heater can be isolated from water in the water tank, energy waste caused by heat loss is avoided, and the water heater is environment-friendly and energy-saving. And therefore, effective heating of the water body in the pipeline is achieved, and in the sterilization process, the humidification amount can be increased when the heated water is used for humidification.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of humidifiers, in particular to a humidifying device. Background Art

[0002] Humidifiers, as common household appliances, play a positive role in improving living environments and increasing comfort. However, due to their operating characteristics, the temperature and humidity inside humidifiers often lead to bacterial growth. To address this, existing technologies typically use methods such as UV lamp irradiation and the addition of disinfectants to achieve sterilization inside humidifiers.

[0003] However, sterilization through UV light irradiation generally only effectively sterilizes the water inside the water tank. Even using over-flow UV sterilization, there are still problems with low over-flow efficiency and insufficient first-time sterilization. Sterilization through the addition of disinfectants, such as electrolyzed hypochlorous acid sterilization, may produce a pungent odor, affecting the user experience. Similarly, sterilization with silver ions has limited effectiveness in sterilizing pipes and humidifiers.

[0004] Accordingly, this field requires a new technical solution to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve at least one of the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, that is, to solve the problem that the existing humidifier has poor sterilization effect and affects the user experience, the present application provides a humidifying device, including a shell, humidifying cotton, a water tank and a water supply pipeline, a accommodating cavity is formed inside the shell, the humidifying cotton is arranged in the accommodating cavity, the water tank can supply water to the humidifying cotton, the water supply pipeline is connected to the water tank, and a heater is provided on the water supply pipeline.

[0006] When adopting the above technical solution, the high-temperature water flow can achieve effective sterilization of the entire pipeline and humidification cotton, and while ensuring the sterilization effect, no other odors and harmful substances are generated. Moreover, the heater can be isolated from the water in the water tank, so as to avoid the heat generated by the heater being transferred to the water in the water tank and causing energy waste, thereby achieving effective heating of the water in the pipeline. In addition, during the sterilization process, when humidification is performed by heated water, it is beneficial to increase the humidification capacity of the humidification device.

[0007] In a preferred technical solution of the above humidifying device, the heater is configured as a PTC heater.

[0008] When the above technical solution is adopted, when heating is performed by a PTC heater, on the one hand, the pipe diameter at the heating position is larger, which avoids the risk of scale generation at the heating position and clogging the water supply pipeline. On the other hand, it also avoids the risk of spontaneous combustion or melting of the plastic inside the humidifier due to high temperature when heating is performed by a thick film heater.

[0009] In the preferred technical solution of the above humidifying device, the humidifying device further includes a pump body, the water tank is located below the humidifying cotton, the pump body is arranged in the water tank, and the outlet of the pump body is connected to the water supply pipeline.

[0010] When the above technical solution is adopted, when the water tank is located below the humidifying cotton, the excess water on the humidifying cotton can flow back to the water tank. At this time, the reciprocating circulation of high-temperature water flow can achieve effective sterilization of the entire water channel.

[0011] In the preferred technical solution of the above humidifying device, the humidifying device further comprises a mounting box, and the mounting box is arranged on the water tank;

[0012] At least a portion of the water supply pipeline is located in the installation box, and the heater is arranged in the installation box.

[0013] When adopting the above technical solution, in order to reduce the overall volume of the humidifying device, the heater can be set in the water tank. At this time, the heater can be isolated from the water in the water tank by the installation box, thereby ensuring that the heater can operate normally while achieving effective heating of the water in the pipeline.

[0014] In a preferred technical solution of the above humidifying device, a water inlet is provided at the bottom of the installation box, the pump body is provided in the installation box, and the pump body is located below the heater.

[0015] In a preferred technical solution of the above humidifying device, the humidifying device further includes a mounting frame, and the humidifying cotton is arranged on the mounting frame.

[0016] In the preferred technical solution of the above humidifying device, the humidifying device further comprises a water seepage box, and the water seepage box is located above the humidifying cotton;

[0017] The water seepage box is provided with a water inlet hole and a plurality of water seepage holes, and the water seepage box is communicated with the water supply pipeline through the water inlet hole.

[0018] In the preferred technical solution of the above humidifying device, the water seepage box is arranged on the mounting frame; and / or

[0019] The bottom of the mounting frame is provided with an opening, and the water supply pipe can pass through the opening and communicate with the water inlet; and / or

[0020] The bottom of the water seepage box is provided with the water inlet hole and a plurality of water seepage holes.

[0021] In a preferred technical solution of the above humidifying device, the humidifying cotton and the mounting frame are both configured to be cylindrical, and the humidifying cotton and the mounting frame both extend in a vertical direction.

[0022] In the preferred technical solution of the above humidifying device, an air inlet is provided on the peripheral side of the shell, and an air outlet is provided on the top of the shell; and / or

[0023] The humidifying cotton sleeve is arranged on the outside of the installation frame, and the water seepage box is surrounded and arranged on the outside of the installation frame.

[0024] When the above technical solution is adopted, it is beneficial to increase the contact area between the humidifying cotton and the air, thereby improving the humidification efficiency of the humidifying device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The humidifying device of the present application is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 This is the overall structural diagram of the humidification device of this application;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a diagram of the internal structure of the humidification device of the present application;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a diagram of the internal structure of the installation box of this application;

[0029] Figure 4 A structural diagram of the installation framework for this application;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the installation box and the installation frame of this application.

[0031] Reference Signs List

[0032] 10. Housing; 11. Air inlet; 12. Air outlet; 20. Water tank; 21. Mounting box; 211. Water inlet; 30. Heater; 40. Humidifying cotton; 50. Mounting frame; 51. Opening; 60. Seepage box; 61. Water inlet; 62. Seepage hole; 70. Fan blades. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The preferred embodiments of the present application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. For example, although the water tank in the accompanying drawings is arranged below the humidifying cotton, this positional relationship is not static, and those skilled in the art can make adjustments to it as needed to adapt to specific applications. For example, the water tank is arranged above the humidifying cotton, and the water supply to the humidifying cotton is achieved by gravity. In addition, although the heater in this embodiment is introduced in combination with a PTC heater, this is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. Without departing from the principles of the present application, those skilled in the art can set the heater to a thick film heater, a thin film heater, etc. as needed.

[0034] It should be noted that, in the description of this application, terms such as "upper," "lower," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. This is merely for the convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be understood as a limitation on this application. In addition, in the description of this application, "a plurality" means at least two.

[0035] It should also be noted that, in the description of this application, "processor" may include hardware, software, or a combination of the two. The processor may be a central processing unit, a microprocessor, a digital signal processor, or any other suitable processor. The processor has data and / or signal processing functions. The processor may be implemented in software, hardware, or a combination of the two. Computer-readable storage media include any suitable medium capable of storing program code, such as a magnetic disk, a hard disk, an optical disk, flash memory, read-only memory, random access memory, and the like.

[0036] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, or internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0037] As mentioned in the background, humidifiers, as a common household appliance, play a positive role in improving living environments and increasing comfort. However, due to their operating characteristics, the temperature and humidity inside humidifiers often lead to bacterial growth. To address this, conventional methods such as UV lamp irradiation and the addition of disinfectants are often used to sterilize humidifiers.

[0038] However, sterilization through UV light irradiation generally only effectively sterilizes the water inside the water tank. Even using over-flow UV sterilization, there are still problems with low over-flow efficiency and insufficient first-time sterilization. Sterilization through the addition of disinfectants, such as electrolyzed hypochlorous acid sterilization, may produce a pungent odor, affecting the user experience. Similarly, sterilization with silver ions has limited effectiveness in sterilizing pipes and humidifiers.

[0039] In order to solve the problems of poor sterilization effect and impact on user experience of existing humidifiers, the present application provides a humidifying device, including a shell, humidifying cotton, a water tank and a water supply pipeline. A accommodating cavity is formed inside the shell, and the humidifying cotton is arranged in the accommodating cavity. The water tank can supply water to the humidifying cotton. The water supply pipeline is connected to the water tank, and a heater is provided on the water supply pipeline.

[0040] When adopting the above technical solution, the high-temperature water flow can achieve effective sterilization of the entire pipeline and humidification cotton, and while ensuring the sterilization effect, no other odors and harmful substances are generated. Moreover, the heater can be isolated from the water in the water tank, so as to avoid the heat generated by the heater being transferred to the water in the water tank and causing energy waste, thereby achieving effective heating of the water in the pipeline. In addition, during the sterilization process, when humidification is performed by heated water, it is beneficial to increase the humidification capacity of the humidification device.

[0041] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 5 , the humidifying device of the present application is described. Among them, Figure 1 This is the overall structural diagram of the humidification device of this application; Figure 2 This is a diagram of the internal structure of the humidification device of the present application; Figure 3 This is a diagram of the internal structure of the installation box of this application; Figure 4 A structural diagram of the installation framework for this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the installation box and the installation frame of this application.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the humidifying device includes a housing 10 and a water tank 20, a heater 30, a humidifying cotton 40, a mounting frame 50, a water seepage box 60, and fan blades 70 located inside the housing 10. An air inlet 11 is provided on the circumferential side of the housing 10, and an air outlet 12 is provided on the top of the housing 10. The water tank 20 is located below the humidifying cotton 40, and a water supply pipeline connected to the water tank 20 is provided in the housing 10, through which water can be supplied to the humidifying cotton 40. The humidifying cotton 40 is provided on the mounting frame 50, the water seepage box 60 is located above the humidifying cotton 40, and the fan blades 70 are located above the water seepage box 60.

[0043] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 An installation box 21 is provided inside the water tank 20, and a water inlet 211 is provided at the bottom of the installation box 21. A pump body (not shown in the figure) and a heater 30 are provided inside the installation box 21. In this embodiment, the heater 30 is configured as a PTC heater, and the outlet of the pump body is connected to the inlet of the heater 30, and the outlet of the heater 30 is connected to the water supply pipeline. The pump body can pump the water at the bottom of the installation box 21 to the heater 30, and at this time, the heater 30 needs to be sealed to ensure that the heater 30 can operate normally.

[0044] See also Figures 2 to 5 The humidifying cotton 40 and the mounting frame 50 are both cylindrical and extend vertically. The humidifying cotton 40 is sleeved on the outside of the mounting frame 50, and the water seepage box 60 is arranged around the outside of the mounting frame 50. The bottom of the water seepage box 60 is provided with a water inlet hole 61 and multiple water seepage holes 62. The bottom of the mounting frame 50 is provided with an opening 51. The water supply pipeline can pass through the opening 51 and communicate with the water inlet hole 61 on the water seepage box 60.

[0045] In this embodiment, when the humidifier is in sterilization operation, the fan blades 70 begin to rotate, and air enters the housing 10 from the air inlet 11. The air is then humidified by the humidifying cotton 40, and the humidified air then enters the room through the air outlet 12. At the same time, the pump body first pumps the water in the water tank 20 to the heater 30. After being heated by the heater 30, the water flows into the water seepage box 60 through the water supply pipe and the water inlet hole 61. The hot water then seeps into the humidifying cotton 40 through the multiple seepage holes 62, and fully wets the humidifying cotton 40 under the action of gravity. Excess water falls back into the water tank 20 and is repeatedly heated in the reciprocating circulation of the water flow, thereby achieving comprehensive sterilization of the entire water path and the humidifying cotton 40. While ensuring the sterilization effect, no irritating odor or harmful substances are generated, which is beneficial to improving the user experience. In addition, since water evaporation requires heat, the hot water humidification during the sterilization process is beneficial to increasing the humidification capacity of the humidifier.

[0046] It should be explained that the specific setting of the heater 30 is not fixed. In an alternative embodiment, those skilled in the art can set the heater 30 to a thick film heater, a thin film heater, etc. as needed. However, when considering that heating is performed by a PTC heater, on the one hand, the pipe diameter at the heating position is larger, which avoids the risk of scale generation at the heating position and thus clogging the water supply pipe. On the other hand, it also avoids the risk of spontaneous combustion or the melting of the plastic inside the humidifier due to high temperature when heating is performed by a thick film heater. Therefore, setting the heater 30 as a PTC heater is a better choice. In addition, the specific setting of the pump body is not fixed. In an alternative embodiment, when the water tank 20 is set above the humidifying cotton 40, the water supply to the humidifying cotton 40 can be achieved under the action of gravity, and the setting of the pump body can be omitted. In another alternative embodiment, when a pump body is set, the pump body can be set on the outside of the installation box 21, and the setting of the water inlet 211 at the bottom of the installation box 21 can also be omitted. Of course, the installation of the installation box 21 is not necessary. In an alternative embodiment, the installation box 21 can be omitted. In this case, the heater 30 can be set on the outside of the water tank 20, such as above the entire water tank 20.

[0047] It should also be explained that in this embodiment, when the humidifying cotton 40 is sleeved on the outside of the mounting frame 50, on the one hand, it is beneficial to improve the installation stability of the humidifying cotton 40, and on the other hand, it is beneficial to increase the contact area between the humidifying cotton 40 and the air, thereby improving the humidification efficiency of the humidifying device. However, the specific settings of the humidifying cotton 40 and the mounting frame 50 are not static. In an alternative embodiment, the mounting frame 50 can be set on the outside of the humidifying cotton 40. For example, the mounting frame 50 can form an upwardly open support frame, in which case the humidifying cotton 40 can be directly placed in the support frame. In another alternative embodiment, the installation of the mounting frame 50 can be omitted. For example, in this case, the installation and support of the humidifying cotton 40 can be achieved by the structure of the housing 10 itself. In addition, when the mounting frame 50 is set, the specific setting of the mounting frame 50 is not fixed, and those skilled in the art can also modify the mounting frame 50 according to needs. In an alternative embodiment, the opening 51 on the mounting frame 50 is omitted. In this case, the water supply pipeline can be directly connected to the water inlet 61 at the bottom of the seepage box 60. In another alternative embodiment, the mounting frame 50 itself may form a water inlet channel, and the water supply pipeline may be directly connected to the water inlet channel.

[0048] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the placement of the water seepage box 60 is not fixed. In an alternative embodiment, the water seepage box 60 can be omitted, and the humidifying cotton 40 can be sprayed using a structure such as a nozzle. In another alternative embodiment, those skilled in the art can modify the specific positions of the water inlet 61 and the water seepage holes 62 as needed. For example, the water seepage holes 62 can be positioned around the periphery of the water seepage box 60. In this case, the upper portion of the humidifying cotton 40 can be positioned around the periphery of the water seepage box 60, thus achieving full wetting of the humidifying cotton 40. In another alternative embodiment, the water seepage box 60 can also be connected to the housing 10.

[0049] It should also be explained that in this embodiment, when the air inlet 11 is provided on the circumferential side of the housing 10 and the air outlet 12 is provided on the top, a columnar humidifying cotton 40 can be used to improve the humidification effect of the humidifying device. However, the specific configuration of the housing 10 is not necessary. Those skilled in the art can change the air inlet and outlet directions of the housing 10 or change the specific structure of the humidifying device as needed. In an alternative embodiment, the housing 10 can be configured to have air inlet on one side and air outlet on the other side. At this time, the humidifying cotton 40 can also be adaptively changed. In an alternative embodiment, the humidifying cotton 40 can be configured to be circular, rectangular, etc. Of course, the mounting frame 50 and the water seepage box 60 can also be adaptively changed according to the humidifying cotton 40, as long as it does not hinder the realization of its normal function.

[0050] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that although some embodiments described herein include certain features included in other embodiments but not other features, combinations of features from different embodiments are intended to be within the scope of this application and to form different embodiments. For example, in the claims of this application, any of the claimed embodiments may be used in any combination.

[0051] Thus far, the technical solutions of the present application have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present application is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present application, those skilled in the art may make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A humidifying device, characterized in that: include: a housing, wherein a receiving cavity is formed inside the housing; Humidifying cotton, the humidifying cotton is arranged in the accommodating cavity; A water tank capable of supplying water to the humidifying cotton; A water supply pipeline is connected to the water tank and is provided with a heater.

2. The humidifying device according to claim 1, characterized in that The heater is configured as a PTC heater.

3. The humidifying device according to claim 1, characterized in that The humidifying device further includes a pump body. The water tank is located below the humidifying cotton. The pump body is arranged in the water tank. The outlet of the pump body is communicated with the water supply pipeline.

4. The humidifying device according to claim 3, characterized in that The humidifying device further includes a mounting box, which is arranged on the water tank; At least a portion of the water supply pipeline is located in the installation box, and the heater is arranged in the installation box.

5. The humidifying device according to claim 4, characterized in that A water inlet is provided at the bottom of the installation box, and the pump body is provided in the installation box, and the pump body is located below the heater.

6. The humidifying device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The humidifying device further comprises a mounting frame, and the humidifying cotton is arranged on the mounting frame.

7. The humidifying device according to claim 6, characterized in that The humidifying device further comprises a water seepage box, and the water seepage box is located above the humidifying cotton; The water seepage box is provided with a water inlet hole and a plurality of water seepage holes, and the water seepage box is communicated with the water supply pipeline through the water inlet hole.

8. The humidifying device according to claim 7, characterized in that The water seepage box is arranged on the mounting frame; and / or The bottom of the mounting frame is provided with an opening, and the water supply pipe can pass through the opening and communicate with the water inlet; and / or The bottom of the water seepage box is provided with the water inlet hole and a plurality of water seepage holes.

9. The humidifying device according to claim 7, characterized in that The humidifying cotton and the mounting frame are both arranged in a column shape, and the humidifying cotton and the mounting frame are both extended in a vertical direction.

10. The humidifying device according to claim 9, characterized in that An air inlet is provided on the peripheral side of the housing, and an air outlet is provided on the top of the housing; and / or The humidifying cotton sleeve is arranged on the outside of the installation frame, and the water seepage box is surrounded and arranged on the outside of the installation frame.

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