Spiral humidifier

By designing a spiral water tank and a tapered funnel-shaped water inlet, combined with a condensate recovery structure, the overflow problem during the humidifier's water filling process is solved, improving water utilization and reducing water waste, thus achieving closed-loop water recycling.

CN224080340UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03GUANGDONG UNIV OF TECH
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-30
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing humidifier water tanks are prone to overflow during the water filling process, resulting in water waste and low utilization rate.

Method used

The design incorporates a spiral-shaped water tank and a tapering funnel-shaped water inlet, combined with a condensate recovery structure, to create a spiral flow and tapering water channel. This reduces turbulence and impact, and the condensate mist is recovered through guide holes.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the risk of water overflow during the humidifier filling process, improves water utilization, reduces water waste, and achieves closed-loop water recycling.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a spiral humidifier which comprises a base, a spiral water tank fixedly arranged on the base, an atomization assembly fixedly connected into the spiral water tank, an intelligent control assembly and a power supply assembly, and the intelligent control assembly and the atomization assembly are integrated on the base. The intelligent control assembly and the atomization assembly are electrically connected with the power supply assembly. The spiral water tank comprises a spiral tank body, a tapered funnel-shaped water injection port formed in the top of the spiral tank body, an atomizing nozzle formed in one side of the spiral tank body, and a condensed water recycling structure annularly arranged on the outer side of the atomizing nozzle; the inner diameter of the water injection opening is gradually reduced in the water flow direction, and the atomization nozzle is connected with the atomization assembly. According to the spiral humidifier provided by the utility model, the water tank of the humidifier is designed to be spiral, so that the technical problem that water is easy to overflow at the water injection port in the water injection process of the humidifier is solved, the risk of water overflow in the water injection process of the humidifier is reduced to a certain extent, the waste of water resources is reduced, and the utilization rate of water is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, specifically to a spiral humidifier. Background Technology

[0002] A humidifier is an appliance used to increase indoor air humidity. It is widely used in homes, offices and other settings. By releasing water vapor or tiny water droplets into the air, it improves the dry environment and enhances the comfort of living and working, especially in the dry autumn and winter seasons or in air-conditioned or heated rooms.

[0003] Most existing humidifier water tanks are cylindrical or cuboid in shape. Due to the lack of water flow guidance design, the water filling is too slow. In addition, in order to prevent dust and impurities from entering the water tank, the opening size of the water inlet is generally designed to be small. As a result, existing humidifier water tanks will overflow during the water filling process due to water flow obstruction, thereby reducing the water utilization rate.

[0004] Therefore, this solution proposes a spiral humidifier to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a spiral-shaped humidifier that solves the technical problem of water overflow at the water inlet during the water filling process of the humidifier. This reduces the risk of water overflow during the water filling process to a certain extent, reduces water waste, and improves water utilization.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a spiral humidifier, including a base, a spiral water tank fixedly mounted on the base, an atomizing component fixedly connected inside the spiral water tank, an intelligent control component and a power supply component integrated on the base, wherein the intelligent control component is electrically connected to the atomizing component, and both the intelligent control component and the atomizing component are electrically connected to the power supply component.

[0007] Furthermore, the spiral water tank includes a spiral tank body, a tapered funnel-shaped water inlet located at the top of the spiral tank body, an atomizing nozzle located on one side of the spiral tank body, and a condensate recovery structure surrounding the atomizing nozzle.

[0008] The inner diameter of the water inlet gradually decreases along the water flow direction, forming a tapering funnel-shaped water flow channel;

[0009] The atomizing nozzle is connected to the atomizing component.

[0010] Furthermore, the spiral-shaped box is designed in the spiral shape of a natural conch shell.

[0011] Furthermore, the condensate recovery structure includes a spiral-shaped flow guide shell surrounding the atomizing nozzle and an array of flow guide holes arranged on the inner wall of the flow guide shell;

[0012] The lower edge of the inner wall of the flow guide housing is connected to the screw-shaped box;

[0013] The lower edge of the outer wall of the flow guide housing is connected to the screw-shaped box;

[0014] The inner cavity of the flow guide shell is connected to the inner cavity of the spiral box to form a condensate return cavity.

[0015] Furthermore, the atomizing assembly includes an atomizer fixedly installed at the bottom of the spiral housing, a flow guide sleeved outside the atomizer, and a sensor for monitoring the water level of the spiral housing;

[0016] The sensor is positioned near the bottom of the screw-shaped housing.

[0017] The upper opening of the flow guide is connected to the atomizing nozzle.

[0018] Furthermore, the base is a hemispherical shell.

[0019] Furthermore, the intelligent control component includes a microcontroller fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the base, an electronic display screen and electronic switch embedded on the side of the base, a second sensor for monitoring air quality, and a third sensor for wireless communication with the user interaction device;

[0020] The second sensor is disposed on the side of the base, and the sensing surface of the second sensor is in contact with the outside air;

[0021] The third sensor is mounted on the microcontroller.

[0022] Furthermore, the electronic switch, the electronic display screen, the first sensor, the second sensor, the third sensor, and the atomizer are all electrically connected to the microcontroller.

[0023] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0024] This solution, on the one hand, designs the water tank in the shape of a biomimetic conch shell, making the inner wall of the shell spiral. This better guides the water flow, allowing it to flow naturally along the spiral path, making the water filling process smoother, reducing water collisions and turbulence, and allowing the water to enter the spiral shell more steadily. This reduces the risk of water overflow during the humidifier's water filling process to a certain extent, thereby reducing water waste caused by overflow and improving water utilization.

[0025] This solution designs the water inlet as a tapered funnel-shaped inlet. The tapered water inlet guides the water flow smoothly into the spiral housing, gradually slowing down the water flow as it enters the housing. This further reduces the turbulence and impact of the water flow, thereby reducing the risk of overflow during the humidifier's water filling process, minimizing water waste caused by overflow, and further improving water utilization.

[0026] (3) This solution solves the problem of moisture caused by water mist condensation by setting a water recovery structure on the outside of the atomizing nozzle and recovering the water mist condensed near the atomizing nozzle into the guide shell through the array of guide holes on the inner side wall of the guide shell, and further recovering it into the spiral box. This improves the water utilization rate. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a front view of the humidifier of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the humidifier of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the humidifier of this utility model.

[0030] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Base; 2. Spiral water tank; 21. Spiral housing; 22. Water inlet; 23. Atomizing nozzle; 24. Condensate recovery structure; 241. Flow guide shell; 242. Flow guide hole; 3. Intelligent control component; 31. Microcontroller; 32. Electronic display screen; 33. Electronic switch. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To more clearly illustrate the technical features of this solution, the following detailed implementation method will be used to explain the solution.

[0032] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a spiral humidifier includes a base 1, a spiral water tank 2 fixedly mounted on the base 1, an atomizing component fixedly connected inside the spiral water tank 2, an intelligent control component 3 integrated on the base 1, and a power supply component. The intelligent control component 3 is electrically connected to the atomizing component, and both the intelligent control component 3 and the atomizing component are electrically connected to the power supply component.

[0033] Preferably, the base 1 is a hemispherical thin-walled shell with its bottom horizontally set on the table. It is made of frosted metal, which provides stable support for the humidifier and also provides space for the installation of the intelligent control component 3 and the power supply component.

[0034] Preferably, the power supply component is installed on the inner wall of the thin-walled housing of the base 1, and is arranged adjacent to the intelligent control component 3, so as to provide stable power support for the operation of the intelligent control component 3, the atomizing component and the entire humidifier.

[0035] Furthermore, the spiral water tank 2 includes a spiral tank body 21, a tapered funnel-shaped water inlet 22 disposed on the top of the spiral tank body 21, an atomizing nozzle 23 disposed on one side of the spiral tank body 21, and a condensate recovery structure 24 surrounding the atomizing nozzle 23.

[0036] The inner diameter of the water inlet 22 gradually decreases along the direction of water flow, forming a gradually narrowing funnel-shaped water flow channel;

[0037] The atomizing nozzle 23 is connected to the atomizing component.

[0038] Furthermore, the spiral-shaped box 21 is designed in the spiral shape of a natural conch shell.

[0039] Preferably, the spiral-shaped housing 21 is shaped to mimic the spiral form of a natural conch, and the curvature of its spiral curve is similar to that of the corresponding part of a natural conch. When water is added to the humidifier, the water flow can form a spiral flow inside the spiral-shaped housing 21, allowing the water to flow naturally along the spiral path and enter the spiral housing more smoothly.

[0040] Preferably, the water inlet 22 adopts a tapered funnel design, in which the inner diameter of the tapered funnel structure gradually decreases along the direction of water flow. This tapered funnel design can reduce the impact force when water flows into the spiral box 21, guide the water flow to enter the spiral box 21 smoothly, and reduce water splashing and bubble generation.

[0041] Furthermore, the condensate recovery structure 24 includes a spiral-shaped flow guide shell 241 surrounding the atomizing nozzle 23 and an array of flow guide holes 242 arranged on the inner wall of the flow guide shell 241.

[0042] The lower edge of the inner wall of the flow guide housing 241 is connected to the screw-shaped housing 21;

[0043] The lower edge of the outer wall of the flow guide housing 241 is connected to the screw-shaped housing 21;

[0044] The inner cavity of the flow guide shell 241 is connected to the inner cavity of the spiral box 21 to form a condensate return cavity.

[0045] Preferably, the lower edge of the outer side wall of the flow guide shell 241 is connected to the upper edge of the outer side wall of the spiral box 21 and extends upward along the outer side surface of the spiral box 21. The lower edge of the inner side wall of the flow guide shell 241 is connected to the spiral box 21, and the inner cavity of the flow guide shell 241 is connected to the inner cavity of the spiral box 21 to form a condensate return cavity.

[0046] Preferably, the inner wall of the flow guide housing 241 is provided with an array of flow guide holes 242, which are used to guide the liquid water condensed outside the atomizing nozzle 23 into the inner cavity of the flow guide housing 241 through capillary action and gravity, and then recover it into the inner cavity of the spiral box 21 to form a closed water circulation system, thereby realizing the recycling of condensate and improving the water utilization rate.

[0047] Furthermore, the atomizing assembly includes an atomizer fixedly installed at the bottom of the screw-shaped housing 21, a flow guide sleeve fitted outside the atomizer, and a sensor for monitoring the water level of the screw-shaped housing 21;

[0048] The sensor is positioned near the bottom of the screw housing 21;

[0049] The upper opening of the guide shield is connected to the atomizing nozzle 23.

[0050] Preferably, the atomizer is fixedly installed at the bottom of the screw-shaped housing 21 via a flange structure. It is the core component of the atomization assembly and is used to convert the water in the screw-shaped housing 21 into fine atomized particles through high-frequency vibration.

[0051] Preferably, the atomizer is electrically connected to the microcontroller 31, and the microcontroller 31 controls the start and stop of the atomizer by sending signals.

[0052] Preferably, the guide shield is fitted onto the outside of the atomizer by an interference fit, and is used to guide the atomized water mist from the atomizer to the atomizing nozzle 23.

[0053] Preferably, sensor 1 is installed at the bottom of screw-shaped housing 21 by threaded fasteners to monitor the water level of screw-shaped housing 21 in real time. It is electrically connected to microcontroller 31. When sensor 1 detects that the water level of screw-shaped housing 21 is lower than the preset minimum water level threshold, microcontroller 31 will trigger an alarm signal, control the humidifier to stop running, and send a water level reminder message to the user through sensor 3, which is wirelessly connected to the user interaction device.

[0054] The atomizing component is existing technology. To simplify the design, it is not shown in the attached drawings.

[0055] Furthermore, the base 1 is a hemispherical shell.

[0056] Furthermore, the intelligent control component 3 includes a microcontroller 31 fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the base 1, an electronic display screen 32 and an electronic switch 33 embedded on the side of the base 1, a second sensor for monitoring air quality, and a third sensor for wireless communication with the user interaction device.

[0057] Sensor 2 is located on the side of base 1, and the sensing surface of sensor 2 is in contact with the outside air;

[0058] Sensor 3 is mounted on the microcontroller 31.

[0059] Preferably, the microcontroller 3 is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the base 1, serving as the core control unit of the intelligent control component, and is used to monitor and manage the operating status of the entire humidifier.

[0060] Preferably, the electronic display screen 32 is embedded in the middle of the side of the base 1 to display the indoor air humidity to the user, so that the user can directly understand the current environmental conditions and select to start or stop the humidifier according to the current air humidity.

[0061] Preferably, the electronic switch 33 is electrically connected to the microcontroller 31. The user starts or stops the humidifier by operating the electronic switch 33. After the electronic switch 33 detects the user's operation, it sends the corresponding signal to the microcontroller 31. The microcontroller 31 controls the atomizer to start or stop according to the received start or stop signal, that is, controls the humidifier to start or stop.

[0062] Preferably, sensor two is used to monitor the humidity of the air and send the humidity value to microcontroller 31, so that microcontroller 31 can send the humidity value to electronic display screen 32 for display, and send the humidity value to user via sensor three, which communicates wirelessly with user interaction device.

[0063] Preferably, sensor 3 is used for wireless communication with the user interaction device, to send the air humidity value and low water level reminder sent by microcontroller 31 to the user interaction device, and to send the user's operation signal to the user interaction device to microcontroller 31.

[0064] Furthermore, the electronic switch 33, the electronic display screen 32, sensor one, sensor two, sensor three, and the atomizer are all electrically connected to the microcontroller 31.

[0065] Preferably, the electronic switch 33, the electronic display screen 32, sensor one, sensor two, sensor three, and atomizer are all electrically connected and coupled to the microcontroller 31 to form a highly integrated intelligent control system.

[0066] The specific working process of this utility model:

[0067] The user adds water into the screw-shaped housing 21 through the water inlet 22. After the water is added, the user starts the humidifier by operating the electronic switch 33. The electronic switch 33 sends the start signal to the microcontroller 31.

[0068] After receiving the start signal, the microcontroller 31 first detects whether the water level in the screw-shaped housing 21 is lower than the preset minimum water level threshold through sensor 1. If the water level is not lower than the preset minimum water level threshold, the microcontroller 31 sends a start command to the atomizer, and the atomizer starts to work, converting the water in the water tank into fine atomized particles, and guiding the water mist to the atomizing nozzle through the guide shroud, and spraying the water mist out through the atomizing nozzle, so that the water mist enters the indoor air and realizes the humidification function.

[0069] Sensor 1 continuously monitors the water level in the water tank. When the water level is lower than the preset minimum water level threshold, the microcontroller 31 will trigger an alarm signal, control the atomizer to stop running, and send a low water level reminder message to the user through sensor 3, which communicates wirelessly with the user interaction device.

[0070] Sensor 2 monitors the indoor air humidity in real time and sends the air humidity value to microcontroller 31, so that microcontroller 31 sends the air humidity value to electronic display screen 32 for display, and sends the air humidity value to the user through sensor 3, which communicates wirelessly with the user interaction device, so that the user can operate the humidifier according to the air humidity.

[0071] During the atomization process, some water mist condenses into water droplets when it encounters colder air or surfaces, adhering to the outside of the atomizing nozzle 23. The water flows into the inner cavity of the guide housing 241 through the guide hole 242 and finally flows back into the spiral box 21 through the condensate return cavity, realizing the recycling of water resources.

[0072] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not constitute any limitation on this utility model. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art to the technical solutions and contents disclosed in this utility model without departing from the scope of the technical solutions of this utility model shall still fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A screw-type humidifier characterized by comprising: The utility model relates to a kind of intelligent atomization water tank, including base (1), fixedly arranged on the base (1) screw type water tank (2), fixedly connected in the atomization component of screw type water tank (2) inside, integrated on the base (1) intelligent control component (3) and power component, the intelligent control component (3) with the atomization component electric connection, the intelligent control component (3), the atomization component with the power component electric connection.

2. A screw-type humidifier according to claim 1, wherein The screw type water tank (2) includes screw type tank body (21), gradually tapered funnel type water inlet (22) arranged on the top of the screw type tank body (21), atomization nozzle (23) arranged on one side of the screw type tank body (21), condensate recovery structure (24) annularly arranged outside the atomization nozzle (23); The inner diameter of the water inlet (22) gradually decreases along the water flow direction, forming a gradually tapered funnel-shaped water flow channel. The atomization nozzle (23) is connected with the atomization component.

3. A screw-type humidifier according to claim 2, wherein The screw type tank body (21) is designed in the shape of a natural spiral shell.

4. A screw-type humidifier according to claim 3, wherein The condensate recovery structure (24) includes a screw type flow guide housing (241) annularly arranged outside the atomization nozzle (23), and an array of flow guide holes (242) arranged on the inner side wall of the flow guide housing (241). The lower edge of the inner side wall of the flow guide housing (241) is connected with the screw type tank body (21). The lower edge of the outer side wall of the flow guide housing (241) is connected with the screw type tank body (21). The inner cavity of the flow guide housing (241) is in communication with the inner cavity of the screw type tank body (21), forming a condensate backflow cavity.

5. A screw-type humidifier as claimed in claim 4, wherein The atomization component includes an atomizer fixedly installed at the bottom of the screw type tank body (21), a flow guide cover sleeved outside the atomizer, and a first sensor for monitoring the water level of the screw type tank body (21). The first sensor is arranged close to the bottom of the screw type tank body (21). The upper end opening of the flow guide cover is in communication with the atomization nozzle (23).

6. A screw-type humidifier as claimed in claim 5, wherein The base (1) is a hemispherical shell.

7. A screw-type humidifier according to claim 6, wherein The intelligent control component (3) includes a single-chip microcomputer (31) fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the base (1), an electronic display screen (32) and an electronic switch (33) embeddedly arranged on the side of the base (1), a second sensor for monitoring air quality, and a third sensor for wireless communication with user interaction devices. The second sensor is arranged on the side of the base (1), and the sensing surface of the second sensor is in contact with the external air. The third sensor is installed on the single-chip microcomputer (31).

8. A screw-type humidifier according to claim 7, wherein The electronic switch (33), the electronic display screen (32), the first sensor, the second sensor, the third sensor, and the atomizer are electrically connected with the single-chip microcomputer (31).