Atomization device

Abstract

The atomization device comprises a water tank and an atomization module, an annular wall face is arranged in the water tank, the bottom of the water tank extends upwards to form the annular wall face, the annular wall face is wound to form an atomization area, a water inlet, a water outlet and a water passing opening are formed in the annular wall face, and the water outlet and the water passing opening are both communicated with the atomization area and a water storage area. The water inlet and the water outlet are both located on the left side or the right side of the annular wall face, so that vortex water flow can be formed in the atomization area. The atomizing piece of the atomizing module is flushed through hydraulic vortex, the self-cleaning effect is achieved, the service life of the atomizing module is prolonged, disassembly and maintenance are not needed, and use is convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of atomization equipment technology, and in particular to an atomization device. Background Technology

[0002] Ultrasonic atomizing modules use high-frequency vibrations to spray water into the air, creating a mist. They are widely used in humidifiers and various air handling equipment. In the bathroom industry, ultrasonic atomizing modules can also be used in bathtubs to create a misty atmosphere; they can also be used in smart toilets to disinfect and sterilize the toilet bowl by atomizing a disinfecting solution.

[0003] Ultrasonic atomizing modules are typically installed at the bottom of the water tank, making it easy for impurities in the solution to settle above them. Additionally, the atomization process generates heat, which accelerates limescale formation in the water, also causing limescale to precipitate above the atomizing module. For these two reasons, the atomizing plate of the module easily becomes covered by impurities and limescale, leading to a gradual decrease in atomization volume, or even no atomization at all. Regular removal and cleaning of the atomizing plate is necessary. However, when this ultrasonic atomizing module is used in products such as smart toilets and bathtubs, its large size and fixed installation make disassembly and cleaning extremely difficult. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to at least partially solve one of the aforementioned technical problems in the related art. To this end, the present invention proposes an atomizing device.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0006] The atomizing device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a water tank and an atomizing module. The top wall of the water tank has a mist outlet. The water tank has an annular wall extending upward from the bottom of the water tank, forming an atomizing area. The area inside the water tank but outside the atomizing area is a water storage area. The atomizing module is installed at the bottom of the water tank, and the atomizing plate of the atomizing module is located within the atomizing area. The mist outlet is located above the atomizing area. The annular wall has an inlet, an outlet, and a through-hole. The inlet is connected to a water supply end through an inlet channel. The outlet and through-hole both connect the atomizing area and the water storage area. The inlet is located at the lower end of the annular wall. The outlet extends upward from the lower end of the annular wall. The lowermost end of the through-hole is higher than the uppermost end of the inlet. The inlet and outlet are located on the left or right side of the annular wall to form a vortex water flow within the atomizing area.

[0007] The atomizing device according to the embodiments of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0008] The atomizing module of this invention is installed at the bottom of the water tank. Its atomizing plate comes into contact with the water in the tank. When powered on, it generates high-frequency vibration, spraying water into the air to form a water mist. When water is added to the tank through the inlet channel, the water flows into the atomizing area from the inlet along the direction of the inlet channel, flows along the annular wall, and flows out from the outlet. During this process, the water washes the inside of the atomizing area and washes away impurities and scale. When the water level in the storage area of ​​the tank is higher than the water outlet on the annular wall, the water in the storage area enters the atomizing area through the water outlet, making the water level inside and outside the atomizing area approximately the same. At this time, under the impact of the incoming water flow, a vortex can be formed inside the atomizing area, further washing the atomizing area. This invention utilizes hydraulic vortex to wash the atomizing plate of the atomizing module, achieving a self-cleaning effect, improving the service life of the atomizing module, eliminating the need for disassembly and maintenance, and making it convenient to use.

[0009] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the water inlet is close to the front side of the annular wall, the water outlet is close to the rear side of the annular wall, and the water inlet is in the left-right direction.

[0010] According to some embodiments of this utility model, a guide wall is provided at the water outlet, the guide wall is a straight wall, and the guide wall is tangentially connected to the annular wall.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, one or more water inlets are provided and distributed circumferentially along the annular wall surface.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water inlet is a vertically elongated opening that extends downward from the top of the annular wall to the lower middle part of the annular wall.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the center of the atomizing plate is off-center from the longitudinal axis of the atomizing region.

[0014] According to some embodiments of this utility model, it also includes an inlet control valve and an inlet pipe, wherein the inlet channel is connected to the inlet pipe and the inlet pipe is connected to the inlet control valve.

[0015] According to some embodiments of this utility model, a check valve is provided between the water inlet control valve and the water inlet channel.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a fan is also included, which is installed on the top of the water tank, and the air outlet of the fan is connected to the water storage area.

[0017] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the water tank is equipped with a water level sensor.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the side wall of the water tank is provided with an overflow port.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water tank is provided with a drain outlet, and the drain outlet is connected to a drain control valve.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 This is the first sectional view of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is the second sectional view of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a top view of the present invention.

[0025] Figure description: Water tank 100, water storage area 110, overflow port 120, mist outlet 130, atomizing module 200, atomizing plate 210, annular wall 300, atomizing area 310, water inlet 320, water outlet 330, water passage 340, guide wall 350, water inlet channel 400, water inlet control valve 410, water inlet pipe 420, fan 500, check valve 600. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0028] Reference Figure 1-3An atomizing device includes a water tank 100 and an atomizing module 200. The top wall of the water tank 100 has a mist outlet 130. An annular wall 300 extends upwards from the bottom of the water tank 100, forming an atomizing area 310. A water storage area 110 is located within the water tank 100 but outside the atomizing area 310. The atomizing module 200 is installed at the bottom of the water tank 100, with its atomizing disc 210 located within the atomizing area 310. The mist outlet 130 is located above the atomizing area 310. The annular wall 300 has an inlet 320, an outlet 330, and a water passage 340. The inlet 320 has a circular cross-section and is connected to the water supply end through the water inlet channel 400. The outlet 330 and the through-hole 340 are both connected to the atomization area 310 and the water storage area 110. The inlet 320 is located at the lower end of the annular wall 300, and the outlet 330 extends upward from the lower end of the annular wall 300. The lowermost end of the through-hole 340 is higher than the uppermost end of the inlet 320, and the lowermost end of the outlet 330 is lower than the lowermost end of the through-hole 340. The upper and lower ends of the outlet 330 penetrate the top and bottom of the annular wall 300. The inlet 320 and the outlet 330 are located on the left or right side of the annular wall 300 so that a vortex water flow can be formed in the atomization area 310. The inlet 320 and outlet 330 are on the same side, and the trajectory of water flowing from the inlet 320 to the outlet 330 within the atomization zone 310 forms a fan shape greater than 180°.

[0029] Working principle: When water is added to the water tank 100 through the water inlet channel 400, the water flows from the inlet 320 into the atomizing area 310 along the direction of the water inlet channel 400, flows along the annular wall 300, and flows out from the outlet 330. During this process, the water washes the inside of the atomizing area 310 and washes out impurities, scale, etc. When the water level in the water storage area 110 of the water tank 100 is higher than the water inlet 340 set on the annular wall 300, the water in the water storage area 110 enters the atomizing area 310 through the water inlet 340, making the water level inside and outside the atomizing area 310 approximately the same. At this time, under the impact of the incoming water flow, a vortex can be formed inside the atomizing area 310, further washing the atomizing area 310.

[0030] It should be noted that the water inlet 340 is positioned higher than the water inlet 320, ensuring that the water flow trajectory within the atomizing zone 310 is along the annular wall 300 from the water inlet 320 to the water outlet 330, and does not flow out through the water inlet 340. If there is insufficient water in the atomizing zone 310, a vortex will not form. Therefore, without the water inlet 340, water would enter the atomizing zone 310 through the water inlet 320 and exit through the water outlet 330. Only after the water intake stops will the water flow back into the atomizing zone 310 through the water outlet 330. Before that, the water in the atomizing zone 310 merely washes against the annular wall 300, failing to reach the atomizing module 200, resulting in poor rinsing. With the water inlet 340, when water from the water storage area 110 enters the atomizing zone 310 through the water inlet 340, a vortex can be formed once sufficient water is available within the zone.

[0031] In some embodiments of this invention, the inlet 320 is located near the front side of the annular wall 300, and the outlet 330 is located near the rear side of the annular wall 300. The water inlet 320 is oriented left to right. The incoming water flows closely along the annular wall 300 into the atomization zone 310, which helps the water flow to rinse along the annular wall 300 and form a vortex flow in the later stage.

[0032] In some embodiments of this utility model, a guide wall 350 is provided at the water outlet 330. The guide wall 350 is a straight wall and is tangentially connected to the annular wall 300. The guide wall 350 extends outward as an extension of the annular wall 300, guiding water to flow out of the atomizing area 310 quickly.

[0033] In some embodiments of this utility model, one or more water inlets 340 are provided and distributed circumferentially along the annular wall 300. In order to keep the water level inside and outside the atomizing area 310 basically the same and to allow the water in the water storage area 110 to flow into the atomizing area 310 as quickly as possible, multiple water inlets 340 can be provided.

[0034] In some embodiments of this utility model, the water inlet 340 is a vertically elongated opening that extends downward from the top of the annular wall 300 to the lower middle part of the annular wall 300. The elongated opening structure can increase the water flow rate of the water inlet 340 and keep the water level inside and outside the atomization area 310 basically the same.

[0035] In some embodiments of this invention, the center of the atomizing plate 210 is off-center from the longitudinal axis of the atomizing region 310. The center of the atomizing plate 210 is not located on the longitudinal axis of the annular wall 300, i.e., the two are not concentric, which can prevent impurities gathered at the center of the vortex from settling on the atomizing plate 210.

[0036] In some embodiments of this utility model, it further includes a water inlet control valve 410 and a water inlet pipe 420, with the water inlet channel 400 connected to the water inlet pipe 420, and the water inlet pipe 420 connected to the water inlet control valve 410. The water inlet control valve 410 is used to control whether water is added.

[0037] In some embodiments of this utility model, a check valve 600 is provided between the water inlet control valve 410 and the water inlet channel 400. The check valve 600 can prevent the liquid or water mist in the water tank 100 from flowing back and contaminating the water inlet control valve 410 and the water source.

[0038] In some embodiments of this utility model, a fan 500 is also included. The fan 500 is installed on the top of the water tank 100, and the air outlet of the fan 500 is connected to the water storage area 110. During the atomization process, water mist drifts out from the mist outlet 130 of the water tank 100. The fan 500, with its air outlet connected to the interior of the water tank 100, can accelerate the drifting of water mist.

[0039] In some embodiments of this invention, a water level sensor is provided in the water tank 100. The atomization process consumes water, and the water level sensor is used to detect whether the liquid in the water tank 100 has been completely consumed by atomization. The water level sensor can be linked to the water inlet control valve 410 for control; that is, when the water level in the water tank 100 is low, the water inlet control valve 410 is automatically opened, and the water inlet process flushes the atomization module 200. When the water level reaches a high level, the water inlet control valve 410 is closed to stop the water inlet.

[0040] In some embodiments of this utility model, the side wall of the water tank 100 is provided with an overflow port 120. The overflow port 120 prevents the water level in the water tank 100 from becoming too high.

[0041] In some embodiments of this utility model, the water tank 100 is provided with a drain outlet, which is connected to a drain control valve. During the water inlet flushing process, the drain control valve is opened, and the flushing water carrying impurities and scale is discharged from the drain outlet. After the flushing is completed, the drain control valve is closed, and then water is added and atomized.

[0042] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An atomising device characterised in that, The water tank (100) and the atomization module (200) are provided, the top wall of the water tank (100) is provided with a mist outlet (130), the water tank (100) is provided with an annular wall surface (300) extending upward from the bottom of the water tank (100), the annular wall surface (300) surrounds to form an atomization area (310), the area in the water tank (100) and outside the atomization area (310) is a water storage area (110), the atomization module (200) is installed at the bottom of the water tank (100), and the atomization sheet (210) of the atomization module (200) is located in the atomization area (310), the mist outlet (130) is located above the atomization area (310), the annular wall surface (300) is provided with a water inlet (320), a water outlet (330) and a water passing port (340), the water inlet (320) is connected with a water supply end through a water inlet channel (400), the water outlet (330) and the water passing port (340) are both connected with the atomization area (310) and the water storage area (110), the water inlet (320) is located at the lower end of the annular wall surface (300), the water outlet (330) extends upward from the lower end of the annular wall surface (300), the lowermost end of the water passing port (340) is higher than the uppermost end of the water inlet (320), and the water inlet (320) and the water outlet (330) are located at the left side or the right side of the annular wall surface (300), so that a vortex water flow can be formed in the atomization area (310).

2. The atomization device of claim 1, wherein, The water inlet (320) is close to the front side of the annular wall surface (300), the water outlet (330) is close to the rear side of the annular wall surface (300), and the water inlet direction of the water inlet (320) is the left-right direction.

3. The atomization device of claim 1, wherein, The water outlet (330) is provided with a guide wall surface (350), the guide wall surface (350) is a straight wall, and the guide wall surface (350) is tangent to the annular wall surface (300).

4. The atomization device of claim 1, wherein, The water passing port (340) is more than one and is distributed along the circumference of the annular wall surface (300).

5. The atomization device of claim 1, wherein, The water passing port (340) is a vertical long-shaped port, which extends downward from the top of the annular wall surface (300) to the middle-lower part of the annular wall surface (300).

6. The atomization device of claim 1, wherein, The center of the atomization sheet (210) is eccentric to the longitudinal axis of the atomization area (310).

7. The atomization device of claim 1, wherein, The water inlet control valve (410) and the water inlet pipe (420) are further provided, the water inlet channel (400) is connected with the water inlet pipe (420), and the water inlet pipe (420) is connected with the water inlet control valve (410).

8. The atomization device of claim 1, wherein, The fan (500) is further provided, the fan (500) is installed at the top of the water tank (100), and the air outlet of the fan (500) is communicated with the water storage area (110).

9. The atomization device of claim 1, wherein, The water level sensor is arranged in the water tank (100).

10. The atomization device of claim 1, wherein, The side wall of the water tank (100) is provided with an overflow port (120).

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