Wet curtain support structure of fog-free humidifier

By adopting an integrated sealing structure and an ultrasonic water level detection unit on the wet curtain bracket, the problems of short circuit and water level misjudgment in the mistless humidifier are solved, water flow noise is reduced, and equipment safety and user experience are improved.

CN224080337UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03FOSHAN SHUNDE JUKE ELECTRIC CO LTD +1
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-13
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing mist-free humidifiers have issues with their evaporative cooling pad brackets, such as the risk of short circuits in the circuit boards, misjudgment of water level detection, and water flow noise, which affect equipment safety and user experience.

Method used

It adopts an integrated sealing structure and ultrasonic water level detection unit, combined with a water pump mounting bracket and flow guiding structure, to isolate water vapor erosion, accurately identify water level, and reduce water flow noise.

Benefits of technology

It improves equipment safety and lifespan, avoids short circuits and water level misjudgments, reduces water flow noise interference, and enhances user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a wet curtain support structure of a fog-free humidifier. The wet curtain support structure is characterized in that a wet curtain support is provided with a coupling caulking groove used for embedding a coupler female seat and an adapter caulking groove used for embedding an adapter plate; epoxy resin is encapsulated in the coupling caulking groove and the switching caulking groove; an ultrasonic water level detection unit is mounted at the bottom of the wet curtain bracket; the ultrasonic water level detection unit is electrically connected with the adapter plate. According to the utility model, the epoxy resin is encapsulated in the coupling caulking groove and the switching caulking groove to form an integrated sealing structure, so that water vapor erosion and water flow permeation are effectively isolated, the risk of short circuit between the Hall plate and the circuit board is eliminated, electronic elements can still stably operate in a humid environment, the safety of equipment is greatly improved, and the service life of the equipment is greatly prolonged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of humidifier technology, and in particular to a wet curtain support structure for a mist-free humidifier. Background Technology

[0002] The principle of a mist-free humidifier is to humidify the environment by blowing water from a wet curtain through an airflow. This type of mist-free humidifier uses a water pump to draw water from the tank to the top of the wet curtain for humidification. When the wet curtain or filter is saturated, excess water flows back to the bottom tank and is then circulated back to the wet curtain by the pump. For example, patent number CN219415058U discloses a floor-standing mist-free humidifier with a concealed water filling structure. However, market feedback and testing have revealed the following problems:

[0003] 1. In order to connect the water pump, water level sensor and other electronic components on the lower side, the wet curtain bracket needs to be equipped with Hall plates and other circuit boards; during use, it is easily affected by water vapor or water flow, which poses a safety hazard of short circuit risk.

[0004] 2. When the water level in the tank is too low or the buoyancy is insufficient to make the float float, the humidifier's control program will determine that there is no water in the tank, and the humidifier's water pump will stop working at the same time. This results in a large amount of residual water remaining in the tank, or the water pump will not work or will keep running dry because the float in the tank is not moving smoothly.

[0005] 3. When the water under the wet curtain flows back to the bottom water tank, there will always be obvious running and dripping sounds, which will bother users of the humidifier and affect the customer experience.

[0006] Therefore, further improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0007] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a wet curtain support structure for a mist-free humidifier.

[0008] The technical solution adopted by one embodiment of this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a wet curtain support structure for a mist-free humidifier, including: a water tank, a wet curtain assembly, a wet curtain support, and a wet curtain bracket; the wet curtain bracket is mounted on the water tank, and the wet curtain support is located above the wet curtain bracket; the wet curtain assembly is installed on the wet curtain support.

[0009] The evaporative cooling pad support is provided with a coupling groove for embedding a coupler female seat and a transition groove for embedding an adapter plate; the coupling groove and the transition groove are potted with epoxy resin; an ultrasonic water level detection unit is installed at the bottom of the evaporative cooling pad support; the ultrasonic water level detection unit is electrically connected to the adapter plate.

[0010] Optionally, one side of the wet curtain support is provided with an opening; the water pump mounting bracket can be inserted through the opening and fixed to the inside of the wet curtain support; the water pump body and the ultrasonic water level detection unit are installed on the water pump mounting bracket.

[0011] Optionally, the evaporative cooling pad support is detachably equipped with a support side cover; the support side cover can close the opening.

[0012] Optionally, the wet curtain bracket is provided with a first connecting post, and the bracket side cover is provided with a second connecting post corresponding to the first connecting post; the threaded part can pass through the second connecting post and be locked to the first connecting post.

[0013] Optionally, the water pump mounting bracket is provided with a connecting lug, which can be snapped into the first connecting post and pressed by the second connecting post.

[0014] Optionally, a bottom recess is provided in the middle of the water tank; the water pump body and the ultrasonic water level detection unit are arranged close to the bottom surface of the bottom recess.

[0015] Optionally, the wet curtain support is provided with a drain outlet; the drain outlet can allow water from the wet curtain support to fall onto the inner side of the wet curtain bracket; the wet curtain bracket is provided with several protruding intercepting parts; the intercepting parts are used to prevent water from flowing directly towards the bottom of the wet curtain bracket; an overflow gap is provided between two adjacent intercepting parts.

[0016] Optionally, the upper part of the wet curtain support is a bowl-shaped flow collection bowl, and the lower part is a columnar support cylinder; the flow collection bowl and the support cylinder are integrally formed.

[0017] Optionally, the flow-guiding sidewalls are provided on both sides of the flow-blocking section; the flow-guiding sidewalls of two adjacent flow-blocking sections are spaced apart to form the flow gap.

[0018] Optionally, the inner wall of the support cylinder is provided with a flow guide rib; the flow guide rib extends from the flow gap toward the bottom of the support cylinder.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By encapsulating the coupling groove and the transition groove with epoxy resin to form an integrated sealed structure, moisture erosion and water infiltration are effectively isolated, eliminating the risk of short circuit between the Hall plate and the circuit board. This allows electronic components to operate stably even in humid environments, significantly improving equipment safety and service life. The bottom-embedded ultrasonic water level detection unit replaces the traditional float or Hall sensor structure, accurately identifying the water level through sound wave reflection. This avoids misjudgments caused by mechanical jamming, ensuring the water pump stops when there is a true water shortage. This prevents waste of residual water and solves problems such as excessive residual water in the humidifier tank causing the pump to stop working or dry-running.

[0020] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 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 a schematic diagram of the structure of the mist-free humidifier of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the wet curtain support assembly of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is another exploded view of the wet curtain support assembly of this utility model.

[0025] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0026] 10. Water tank; 11. Bottom recess; 20. Wet curtain assembly; 30. Wet curtain support; 31. Coupling groove; 32. Adapter groove; 33. Drain outlet; 40. Wet curtain bracket; 41. Opening; 42. First connecting column; 43. Interceptor; 44. Flow gap; 45. Collector bowl; 46. Support cylinder; 47. Guide side wall; 48. Drainage rib; 50. Water pump mounting bracket; 51. Connecting lug; 52. Guide rib; 60. Ultrasonic water level detection unit; 70. Bracket side cover; 71. Second connecting column. Detailed Implementation

[0027] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more; "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number; "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features or their sequential relationship.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional 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.

[0030] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, the terms "setting," "installing," and "connecting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral molding; they can refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0031] Example

[0032] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The present invention proposes a structure for a wet curtain support 40 of a mist-free humidifier, comprising: a water tank 10, a wet curtain assembly 20, a wet curtain support 30, and a wet curtain support 40; the wet curtain support 40 is mounted on the water tank 10, and the wet curtain support 30 is located above the wet curtain support 40; the wet curtain assembly 20 is installed on the wet curtain support 30.

[0033] The wet curtain support 30 is provided with a coupling groove 31 for embedding a coupler female seat and a transition groove 32 for embedding an adapter plate; the coupling groove 31 and the transition groove 32 are potted with epoxy resin; an ultrasonic water level detection unit 60 is installed at the bottom of the wet curtain bracket 40; the ultrasonic water level detection unit 60 is electrically connected to the adapter plate.

[0034] In this invention, epoxy resin is potted into the coupling groove 31 and the transition groove 32 to form an integrated sealed structure, effectively isolating moisture erosion and water infiltration, eliminating the risk of short circuit between the Hall plate and the circuit board, and enabling electronic components to operate stably in humid environments, significantly improving equipment safety and service life. A bottom-embedded ultrasonic water level detection unit 60 replaces the traditional float or Hall sensor structure, accurately identifying the water level through sound wave reflection, avoiding misjudgment caused by mechanical jamming, ensuring the water pump stops when there is a true water shortage, preventing waste of residual water, and solving problems such as water pump malfunction due to excessive water in the humidifier water tank 10, and water pump dry running.

[0035] In this embodiment, an opening 41 is provided on one side of the evaporative cooling pad bracket 40; the pump mounting bracket 50 can be inserted through the opening 41 and fixed inside the evaporative cooling pad bracket 40; the pump body and the ultrasonic water level detection unit 60 are mounted on the pump mounting bracket 50. The rigid fitting structure of the pump mounting bracket 50 and the evaporative cooling pad bracket 40 significantly improves the assembly stability of the pump body. Combined with the supporting role of the evaporative cooling pad bracket 40 in supporting the water tank 10, the vibration transmission path of the pump can be transformed from multi-point dispersion to overall frame absorption. While decorating the interior of the water tank 10, it effectively reduces the vibration of the pump, achieving an effective vibration damping effect. The vertical layout of the pump mounting bracket 50 built into the evaporative cooling pad bracket 40 ensures that the water pump suction port and the bottom of the water tank 10 maintain a constant water level contact depth. Combined with the liquid level in the evaporative cooling pad return channel, it effectively avoids and reduces the risk of dry pumping.

[0036] In this embodiment, the evaporative cooling pad bracket 40 is detachably equipped with a bracket side cover 70; the bracket side cover 70 can close the opening 41. The detachable design of the bracket side cover 70 forms a protective barrier by closing the opening 41, which on the one hand prevents foreign objects from entering the interior of the evaporative cooling pad bracket 40 and interfering with the operation of the water pump, and on the other hand, during maintenance, there is no need to disassemble the evaporative cooling pad assembly 20 or the water tank 10; the water pump and the fixing bracket can be directly accessed for radial maintenance simply by opening the side cover.

[0037] Specifically, the evaporative cooling pad support 40 has a first connecting post 42 inside, and the support side cover 70 has a second connecting post 71 corresponding to the first connecting post 42; the threaded part can pass through the second connecting post 71 and be locked to the first connecting post 42. The threaded locking mechanism between the first connecting post 42 and the second connecting post 71 adopts the principle of combined action of axial force constraint and radial positioning.

[0038] Furthermore, the water pump mounting bracket 50 is provided with a connecting lug 51, which can be engaged with the first connecting post 42 and pressed by the second connecting post 71. When the connecting lug 51 is engaged with the first connecting post 42, radial limiting is achieved, while the second connecting post 71 is further tightened by the threaded parts to eliminate axial movement clearance, ensuring that the water pump mounting bracket 50 is securely installed.

[0039] Preferably, at least two sets of the first connecting post 42, the second connecting post 71, and the connecting ear 51 are provided.

[0040] In this embodiment, a bottom recess 11 is provided in the middle of the water tank 10; the water pump is arranged near the bottom surface of the bottom recess 11. The funnel-shaped structure of the bottom recess 11 allows the water tank 10 to concentrate the residual water in the recess area when the water level is low. Combined with the bottom-mounted arrangement of the water pump, it ensures that the pump body suction port is always submerged in the water layer accumulated in the recess. Even if the total water volume of the water tank 10 drops below the safety threshold, water pumping can still be performed, reducing the residual water in the water tank 10 and preventing the water pump from running dry. This ensures that the water pump can still meet the pumping conditions when the machine detects a water shortage.

[0041] In this embodiment, the inner wall of the water pump mounting bracket 50 is provided with several guide ribs 52, the exposed ends of which are arranged in an inclined structure. The inclined guiding structure of the guide ribs 52 generates a self-centering effect when the water pump mounting bracket 50 is installed. The sliding friction between the inclined surface and the contact surface of the water pump housing guides the mounting bracket to be accurately positioned. After the water pump body and the ultrasonic water level detection unit 60 are inserted, they form an interference fit with the inner wall of the bracket, ensuring that the water pump has no risk of displacement or loosening under vibration.

[0042] In this embodiment, the wet curtain support 30 is provided with a drain outlet 33; the drain outlet 33 allows water from the wet curtain support 30 to fall onto the inner side of the wet curtain bracket 40; the wet curtain bracket 40 is provided with several protruding intercepting parts 43; the intercepting parts 43 are used to prevent water from flowing directly towards the bottom of the wet curtain bracket 40; adjacent intercepting parts 43 are directly connected with a flow gap 44. Through the staggered intercepting parts 43 and the flow gaps 44 on the wet curtain bracket 40, a stepped flow guiding channel is formed. The water flow is buffered by multiple interceptions during gravity fall, effectively reducing the water flow velocity. Combined with the fluid shearing effect of the flow gaps 44, the backflow noise can be effectively reduced, eliminating auditory interference during nighttime use. The sawtooth flow channel formed by the intercepting parts 43 causes the water flow to be divided into multiple curtain-like streams, avoiding concentrated water flow impacting the liquid surface of the water tank 10 and splashing, effectively reducing the phenomenon of water droplet bouncing.

[0043] Specifically, the upper part of the evaporative cooling pad support 40 is a bowl-shaped collecting bowl 45, and the lower part is a columnar support cylinder 46; the collecting bowl 45 and the support cylinder 46 are integrally formed. This integrated design of the collecting bowl 45 and the support cylinder 46 creates a continuous flow guiding space inside the evaporative cooling pad support 40. The bowl-shaped collecting bowl 45 can efficiently receive the water flowing vertically from the drain outlet 33 and guide the water flow to the central axis of the support cylinder 46 through its curved inner wall, avoiding turbulent noise caused by the water flow colliding with the side walls of the support.

[0044] In this embodiment, guide sidewalls 47 are provided on both sides of the intercepting section 43; the guide sidewalls 47 of two adjacent intercepting sections 43 are spaced apart to form a flow gap 44. The combined design of the guide sidewalls 47 and the flow gap 44 achieves fine control of the flow channel. Liquid surface tension is used to suppress water droplet dispersion. This structure makes the water flow present a continuous curtain-like shape at the outlet of the flow gap 44, which can effectively reduce the amount of discrete water droplet generation compared to a design without guide sidewalls 47.

[0045] Furthermore, the inner wall of the support cylinder 46 is provided with flow-guiding ribs 48; the flow-guiding ribs 48 extend from the flow gap 44 toward the bottom of the support cylinder 46. When water flows over the surface of the flow-guiding ribs 48, a boundary layer is formed due to the viscosity effect, isolating the core area of ​​the water flow from the cylinder wall and reducing the shear noise between the water flow and the air. At the same time, the flow-guiding ribs 48 divide the inner cavity of the support cylinder 46 into multiple independent flow channels, avoiding mutual interference and splashing of water flows with different directions.

[0046] Of course, this utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of this utility model. All such equivalent modifications and substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A wet curtain support structure for a mist-free humidifier, characterized in that, The application relates to a water tank (10), a wet curtain assembly (20), a wet curtain support (30) and a wet curtain bracket (40); the wet curtain bracket (40) is arranged on the water tank (10), and the wet curtain support (30) is arranged above the wet curtain bracket (40); the wet curtain assembly (20) is arranged on the wet curtain support (30). The wet curtain support (30) is provided with a coupling embedding groove (31) for embedding a female seat of a coupler and an adapter embedding groove (32) for embedding an adapter plate; the coupling embedding groove (31) and the adapter embedding groove (32) are filled with epoxy resin; the bottom of the wet curtain bracket (40) is provided with an ultrasonic water level detection unit (60); the ultrasonic water level detection unit (60) is electrically connected with the adapter plate. One side of the wet curtain bracket (40) is provided with an open port (41); a water pump fixing frame (50) can be put into the open port (41) and fixed to the inner side of the wet curtain bracket (40); a water pump body and the ultrasonic water level detection unit (60) are arranged on the water pump fixing frame (50).

2. The mist-free humidifier's wet pad support structure according to claim 1, wherein: The wet curtain bracket (40) is detachably provided with a bracket side cover (70); the bracket side cover (70) can cover the open port (41).

3. The mist-free humidifier's wet pad support structure according to claim 2, wherein: The wet curtain bracket (40) is provided with a first connecting column (42), and the bracket side cover (70) is provided with a second connecting column (71) corresponding to the first connecting column (42); a threaded part can pass through the second connecting column (71) and be locked to the first connecting column (42).

4. The mist-free humidifier's wet pad support structure according to claim 3, wherein: The water pump fixing frame (50) is provided with a connecting lug (51) which can be clamped on the first connecting column (42) and be pressed by the second connecting column (71).

5. The mist-free humidifier's wet pad support structure according to claim 4, wherein: The middle part of the water tank (10) is provided with a bottom recess (11); the water pump body and the ultrasonic water level detection unit (60) are arranged close to the bottom surface of the bottom recess (11).

6. The mist-free humidifier's wet pad support structure according to claim 2, wherein: The wet curtain support (30) is provided with a water outlet (33); the water outlet (33) can make water in the wet curtain support (30) fall to the inner side of the wet curtain bracket (40); the wet curtain bracket (40) is provided with a plurality of protruding flow interception parts (43); the flow interception parts (43) are used for preventing water flow from directly flowing to the bottom of the wet curtain bracket (40); adjacent two flow interception parts (43) are directly provided with a flow passing gap (44).

7. The mist-free humidifier's wet pad support structure according to claim 1, wherein: The upper part of the wet curtain bracket (40) is a bowl-shaped flow collecting bowl (45), and the lower part is a columnar support cylinder (46); the flow collecting bowl (45) and the support cylinder (46) are integrally formed.

8. The mist-free humidifier's wet pad support structure according to claim 7, wherein: The two sides of the flow interception part (43) are provided with flow guide side walls (47); the flow guide side walls (47) of adjacent two flow interception parts (43) are spaced apart to form the flow passing gap (44).

9. The mist-free humidifier's wet pad support structure according to claim 8, wherein: The inner wall of the support cylinder (46) is provided with a drainage rib (48); the drainage rib (48) extends from the flow passing gap (44) to the lower part of the support cylinder (46).

10. The mist-free humidifier's wet pad support structure according to claim 9, wherein: ​

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