Bath heater complex

Abstract

The bath heater complex comprises a bath heater body and an air supply assembly, the bath heater body is fixed to the top of a bathroom, and the air supply assembly is fixed to the side wall of the bathroom; the bath heater body communicates with the air supply assembly. The air supply assembly comprises a first air supply channel, a second air supply channel, a first air supply outlet, a second air supply outlet and an airflow switching mechanism. The first air supply channel communicates with the first air supply outlet, and the second air supply channel communicates with the second air supply outlet. The first air supply outlet is formed in the bottom of the side wall of the bathroom, and the second air supply outlet is formed in the middle lower position of the side wall of the bathroom, so that the airflow switching mechanism blows air blown out of the bathroom heater air outlet to the first air supply outlet through the first air supply channel or to the second air supply outlet through the second air supply channel. The bath heater complex can supply warm air to the bottom and the lower middle portion of a bathroom, warm air flow rises from bottom to top, the whole bathroom can be basically covered, the heating effect is good, meanwhile, good heating can be provided for the whole human body through the airflow switching mechanism, and the waist and hip positions can be blow-dried.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of bathroom heater technology, specifically relating to a bathroom heater complex. Background Technology

[0002] Currently available bathroom heaters with heating and ventilation functions typically have one ventilation vent and one exhaust vent. Most use a double-casing structure, with one casing for heating and the other for ventilation. However, the heating air usually blows downwards from the ceiling. Since warm air rises, this downward blowing method is not very effective at heating and drying all parts of the body, especially the lower body, where the drying effect diminishes the further away from the ceiling. Furthermore, it hinders moisture evaporation in the bathroom, making it difficult to dry quickly.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a bathroom heater complex, which includes a bathroom heater body and an air supply component. The air supply component is fixed to the bottom of the bathroom side wall. The bathroom heater body is connected to the air supply component, which provides warm air to the human body at the bottom of the bathroom. The warm air rises from the bottom of the bathroom, resulting in better heating effect and better drying of the middle of the human body. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a bathroom heater complex that solves the shortcomings of existing bathroom heaters that supply heating air from the top down in the bathroom, resulting in poor heating and drying effects on the whole body.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0006] A bathroom heater complex, characterized in that it includes a bathroom heater body and an air supply component, wherein the bathroom heater body is fixed to the top of the bathroom and the air supply component is fixed to the side wall of the bathroom.

[0007] The main body of the bathroom heater has a first air outlet, a second air outlet, a third air outlet, and an air inlet, so that the first air outlet of the main body blows air from the top of the bathroom to the bottom of the bathroom, the third air outlet of the main body is connected to the outside; the second air outlet of the main body is connected to the air supply component.

[0008] The air supply assembly includes a first air supply channel, a second air supply channel, a first air outlet, a second air outlet, and an airflow switching mechanism; the first air supply channel is connected to the first air outlet, and the second air supply channel is connected to the second air outlet; the first air outlet is located at the bottom of the bathroom side wall, and the second air outlet is located at a position slightly below the middle of the bathroom side wall, so that the airflow switching mechanism blows the air from the second air outlet to the first air outlet through the first air supply channel or to the second air outlet through the second air supply channel.

[0009] The present invention can be improved in the following ways: the first air supply channel and the second air supply channel are connected through an opening; the airflow switching mechanism includes a panel and a baffle; the panel is hinged to the second air outlet, one end of the baffle is hinged to the panel, and the other end is placed at the opening, so that when the panel is rotated, the panel drives the baffle through the opening into the first air supply channel and guides the airflow into the second air supply channel.

[0010] In this invention, the first air supply channel is a straight cylindrical channel, and a first guide is provided at the bottom of the first air supply channel. The first guide is a guide structure that is gradually narrowed by two arc-shaped plates, which guides the airflow to the first air outlet.

[0011] In this invention, the second air supply channel is a gradually narrowing channel formed by an arc-shaped plate and a straight plate. The arc-shaped plate is fixed to the top of the opening, and the straight plate is fixed to the bottom of the opening and is horizontally positioned. This arrangement ensures the strength of the airflow blowing towards the second air outlet, thereby improving the blowing effect.

[0012] Furthermore, a second guide member is provided at the outlet of the second air supply channel, directly opposite the second air outlet. An angle adjustment plate is located within the second guide member and is connected to a motor drive. The second guide member limits the range of airflow from the second air supply channel, while the angle adjustment plate allows for angle adjustment of the airflow directed towards the second air outlet, sweeping the airflow from top to bottom. When blowing towards the human body, this achieves a larger airflow range and better airflow effect while maintaining sufficient airflow intensity.

[0013] Furthermore, the second guide member is a cuboid cavity structure.

[0014] The invention can also be improved by fixing the air supply component in the bathroom side wall or fixing the air supply component in the cabinet, with the cabinet embedded in the bathroom side wall. This arrangement allows the air supply component to blend seamlessly with the bathroom vanity, without occupying extra space, while maintaining harmony with surrounding decorative elements for a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0015] This invention can be further improved. The main body of the bathroom heater includes a shell, a first blower volute, and a second blower volute, which are symmetrically arranged within the shell. The second blower volute is equipped with a unidirectional blade rotor, and its air outlet is connected to a second air outlet. The first blower volute is equipped with a bidirectional blade rotor, with one air outlet connected to a first air outlet and the other to a third air outlet. This allows the first blower volute to direct airflow towards the first air outlet by rotating counterclockwise via the bidirectional blade rotor, or to direct airflow towards the third air outlet by rotating clockwise via the bidirectional rotor. With this arrangement, the counterclockwise and clockwise rotation of the first blower volute rotor creates different airflow outlets, respectively directing airflow towards the first air outlet for heating and towards the third air outlet for ventilation. Thus, a single blower volute can achieve two functions: ventilation or blowing air onto the body, resulting in high structural utilization. Simultaneously, the two blower housings work together, enabling the bathroom heater complex of this invention to operate in multiple modes. First, both blower housings blow air simultaneously, providing a strong supply of warm air. The first air outlet blows warm air downwards from the top of the bathroom, while the second air outlet blows warm air from the bottom or lower part of the bathroom directly onto the body, achieving a rising airflow for better heating. Second, only the first blower housing operates, blowing warm air downwards from the top of the bathroom through the second air outlet or exchanging air between the bathroom and the outside through the third air outlet. Third, only the second blower housing operates, blowing warm air upwards from the bottom of the bathroom through either the first or second air outlet, achieving a rising airflow. Fourth, the first blower housing blows air towards the third air outlet for ventilation, while the second blower housing supplies warm air from the bottom of the bathroom, simultaneously providing heating and ventilation.

[0016] In this invention, there are two air inlets, symmetrically arranged on the top of the main body shell of the bathroom heater, a first air outlet is arranged between the two air inlets, and a second air outlet and a third air outlet are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the main body shell of the bathroom heater.

[0017] In this invention, the air outlet of the first blower volute is connected to the first air outlet through a first air outlet channel; the air outlet of the first blower volute is connected to the third air outlet through a third air outlet channel; and the air outlet of the second blower volute is connected to the second air outlet through a second air outlet channel.

[0018] Furthermore, a first heater is provided at the connection between the first air outlet and the first air outlet channel; a second heater is provided at the connection between the second air outlet and the second air outlet channel.

[0019] Furthermore, the first air outlet channel is formed by a first surrounding edge, a second surrounding edge, a third surrounding edge, and a fourth surrounding edge; the first surrounding edge is radially spiral-shaped and surrounds the outer periphery of the first blower volute; the second surrounding edge is arc-shaped; the third and fourth surrounding edges are straight lines; the first air outlet channel gradually narrows along the airflow direction. With this design, the air outlet channel has lower airflow resistance, better guiding the airflow to the first air outlet and reducing losses.

[0020] Furthermore, the first and third air outlet channels are stacked. This arrangement reduces the space occupied by the air ducts and decreases the overall size of the bathroom heater / ventilation unit.

[0021] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] (1) The present invention provides a bathroom heater complex by adding an air supply component to the side wall of the bathroom. The air supply component is connected to the air supply port of the bathroom heater, thereby providing heating to the bottom and lower middle part of the bathroom. Since the warm air rises from bottom to top, it can basically cover the entire bathroom, resulting in good heating effect. At the same time, the air flow switching mechanism can provide good heating to the whole body. Combined with the existing bathroom heater's heating method from top to bottom, the heating effect is even better. In particular, it can dry the waist and buttocks of the body after showering and can also dry the water vapor in the bathroom faster.

[0023] (2) The present invention’s bathroom heater complex adopts two blower volutes, one unidirectional blade rotor volute and the other bidirectional blade rotor volute, which can realize a variety of heating and ventilation modes. It can be selected according to actual needs, and can obtain a stronger warm air effect. The single bathroom heater mechanism has a high utilization rate and a higher cost performance. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] Figure 1 This is one of the overall structural schematic diagrams of the bathroom heater complex of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the overall structure of the bathroom heater complex of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a front view of the bathroom heater complex of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a rear view of the bathroom heater complex of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a left view of the bathroom heater complex of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a top view of the bathroom heater complex of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the main body of the bathroom heater and the air supply component of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a front view of the air supply assembly of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 9 This is a top view of the air supply assembly of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 10 for Figure 9 AA view;

[0035] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A magnified view of a portion of the image;

[0036] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the second air supply channel and the second air supply outlet of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the second air supply channel and the second guide member of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second air supply channel of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 15 This is a front view of the second air supply channel of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second guide member of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the main body of the bathroom heater of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 18 This is a front view of the main body of the bathroom heater of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 19 This is a left view of the main body of the bathroom heater of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 20 This is a view of the main body of the bathroom heater of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the main body of the bathroom heater of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 22 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first air outlet channel inside the main body of the bathroom heater of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 23 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the bathroom heater complex in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0048] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Main body of the bathroom heater; 2. Air supply assembly; 3. Bathroom; 4. Cabinet; 101. First air outlet; 102. Second air outlet; 103. Third air outlet; 104. Air inlet; 105. Housing; 106. First blower volute; 107. Second blower volute; 108. First heater; 109. Second heater; 110. First air outlet channel; 111. Second air outlet channel; 112. Third air outlet. Channel; 1101, First perimeter; 1102, Second perimeter; 1103, Third perimeter; 1104, Fourth perimeter; 201, First air supply channel; 202, Second air supply channel; 203, First air outlet; 204, Second air outlet; 205, Airflow switching mechanism; 206, Opening; 207, First guide; 208, Second guide; 209, Angle adjustment plate; 2051, Panel; 2052, Baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0049] Example 1

[0050] like Figure 1-22 The bathroom heater assembly shown includes the main body 1 and the air supply component 2.

[0051] The main body 1 of the bathroom heater is fixed to the top of the bathroom 3. The main body 1 includes a housing 105, a first air-blowing volute 106, a second air-blowing volute 107, a first heater 108, and a second heater 109. The top of the housing 105 has two air inlets 104, and a first air outlet 101 is located between the two air inlets 104. A second air outlet 102 and a third air outlet 103 are symmetrically located on both sides of the housing 105. The first air-blowing volute 106 and the second air-blowing volute 107 are symmetrically arranged inside the housing 105. The second air-blowing volute 107 has a unidirectional blade rotor, and its air outlet is connected to the second air outlet 102. The first air-blowing volute 106 has a bidirectional blade rotor, allowing it to blow air in different directions, forming two different air outlets. One air outlet of the first blower housing 106 is connected to the first air outlet 101, and the other air outlet is connected to the third air outlet 103. This allows the first blower housing 106 to direct airflow towards the first air outlet 101 by rotating the bidirectional blade rotor counterclockwise, or to direct airflow towards the third air outlet 103 by rotating the bidirectional rotor clockwise. With this configuration, the counterclockwise and clockwise rotations of the first blower housing 106 create different airflow outlets, directing airflow towards the first air outlet 101 for heating and towards the third air outlet 103 for ventilation. Thus, a single blower housing can perform two functions: ventilation or blowing air onto the human body, resulting in high structural utilization.

[0052] Specifically, in this embodiment, the air outlet of the first blower volute 106 is connected to the first air outlet 101 through the first air outlet channel 110; the air outlet of the first blower volute 106 is connected to the third air outlet 103 through the third air outlet channel 112; and the air outlet of the second blower volute 107 is connected to the second air outlet 102 through the second air outlet channel 111. A first heater 108 is provided at the connection between the first air outlet 101 and the first air outlet channel 110; and a second heater 109 is provided at the connection between the second air outlet 102 and the second air outlet channel 111.

[0053] In this embodiment, the first air outlet channel 110 is formed by a first surrounding edge 1101, a second surrounding edge 1102, a third surrounding edge 1103, and a fourth surrounding edge 1104. The first surrounding edge 1101 is radially spiral-shaped and surrounds the outer periphery of the first blower housing 106. The second surrounding edge 1102 is arc-shaped. The third surrounding edge 1103 and the fourth surrounding edge 1104 are straight. The first air outlet channel 110 gradually narrows along the airflow direction. With this arrangement, the first air outlet channel 110 has lower airflow resistance and can better guide the airflow to the first air outlet 101, reducing losses. The first air outlet channel 110 and the third air outlet channel 112 are arranged in a stacked configuration. This arrangement reduces the space occupied by the air duct and the volume of the main body 1 of the bathroom heater.

[0054] In this embodiment, the air supply component 2 is entirely fixed within the cabinet 4 (full cabinet), which is embedded in the side wall of the bathroom 3. This arrangement allows the air supply component 2 to blend seamlessly with the bathroom 3's decorative cabinet, which is used to store bath products. The air supply component 2 does not occupy additional space and maintains harmony with surrounding decorative elements, making it more practical and aesthetically pleasing. The air supply component 2 includes a first air supply channel 201, a second air supply channel 202, a first air outlet 203, a second air outlet 204, and an airflow switching mechanism 205. The first air supply channel 201 is connected to the first air supply outlet 203, and the second air supply channel 202 is connected to the second air supply outlet 204. The first air supply outlet 203 is located at the bottom of the side wall of the bathroom 3, and the second air supply outlet 204 is located at a slightly lower position in the middle of the side wall of the bathroom 3. The specific position should be directly facing the waist and buttocks of the human body, so that the airflow switching mechanism 205 blows the air blown out of the second air outlet 102 through the first air supply channel 201 to the first air supply outlet 203 or through the second air supply channel 202 to the second air supply outlet 204. In this embodiment, the first air supply channel 201 and the second air supply channel 202 are connected through the opening 206. The first air supply channel 201 is a straight cylindrical channel, and the bottom of the first air supply channel 201 is provided with a first guide 207. The first guide 207 is a guide structure that is gradually narrowed by two arc-shaped plates, which guides the airflow to the first air supply outlet 203. The second air supply channel 202 is a gradually narrowing channel formed by an arc-shaped plate and a straight plate. The arc-shaped plate is fixed to the top of the opening 206, and the straight plate is fixed to the bottom of the opening 206 and is horizontally positioned. This arrangement ensures the strength of the airflow blowing towards the second air outlet 204, improving the blowing effect. A second guide 208, a rectangular cavity structure, is also provided at the outlet of the second air supply channel 202. One side of the second guide 208 is connected to the second air supply channel 202, while the other side is open towards the second air outlet 204. An angle adjustment plate 209 is provided inside the second guide 208 and is connected to a motor drive. The second guide 208 limits the range of airflow from the second air supply channel 202, and the angle adjustment plate 209 allows for angle adjustment of the airflow towards the second air outlet 204, sweeping the airflow from top to bottom, resulting in a larger blowing range and better blowing effect when directed towards the human body.

[0055] In this embodiment, the airflow switching mechanism 205 includes a panel 2051 and a baffle 2052. The panel 2051 is hinged to the second air outlet 204. When not in use, the panel 2051 is in the initial state and closes the second air outlet 204. When in use, simply rotate the panel 2051 to open the second air outlet 204 and supply heating air to the bathroom 3. One end of the baffle 2052 is hinged to the panel 2051, and the other end is placed at the opening 206. With the bottom of the opening 206 as the fulcrum, when the panel 2051 is rotated clockwise, the panel 2051 drives the baffle 2052 through the opening 206 into the first air supply channel 201, blocking the airflow from the second air outlet 102 from continuing to advance along the first air supply channel 201 and flowing out from the first air outlet 203. Instead, the airflow is guided into the second air supply channel 202. At this time, the baffle 2052 has a guiding function, and together with the second air supply channel 202, it guides the airflow to the second air outlet 204.

[0056] The present invention, a combined bathroom heater unit, can achieve multiple operating modes based on the combined action of the first blower housing 106 and the second blower housing 107. The first configuration involves both blower housings simultaneously to provide strong warm air supply. The first air outlet 101 blows warm air downwards from the top of the bathroom 3, while the second air outlet 102 can blow warm air from the bottom of the bathroom 3 or from the lower middle part of the bathroom 3 directly onto the body, achieving a rising airflow for better warming effect. The second configuration involves only the first blower housing 106 operating, blowing warm air downwards from the top of the bathroom 3 through the second air outlet 102 or exchanging air between the bathroom 3 and the outside through the third air outlet 103. The third configuration involves only the second blower housing 107 operating, blowing warm air from the bottom of the bathroom 3 through the first air outlet 203 or the second air outlet 204, with the airflow rising to effectively blow warm air upwards from the bottom of the bathroom 3. The fourth configuration involves the first blower housing 106 blowing air towards the third air outlet 103 for ventilation, while the second blower housing 107 supplies warm air from the bottom of the bathroom 3, simultaneously providing heating and ventilation.

[0057] Example 2

[0058] like Figure 23 The bathroom heater assembly shown in this embodiment differs from embodiment 1 in that the air supply component 2 is partially fixed in the cabinet 4 (half cabinet) and partially embedded in the side wall of the bathroom 3.

[0059] The above embodiments of the present invention are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. The implementation of the present invention is not limited thereto. All other modifications, substitutions or alterations made to the above structure of the present invention based on the above content of the present invention, in accordance with ordinary technical knowledge and common practice in the field, without departing from the basic technical idea of ​​the present invention, shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A combined bathroom heater / ventilation unit, characterized in that, It includes a bathroom heater body (1) and an air supply component (2), wherein the bathroom heater body (1) is fixed to the top of the bathroom (3) and the air supply component (2) is fixed to the side wall of the bathroom (3); The main body (1) of the bathroom heater is provided with a first air outlet (101), a second air outlet (102), a third air outlet (103) and an air inlet (104), so that the first air outlet (101) of the main body (1) blows air from the top of the bathroom (3) to the bottom of the bathroom (3), and the third air outlet (103) of the main body (1) is connected to the outside; the second air outlet (102) of the main body (1) is connected to the air supply component (2); The air supply assembly (2) includes a first air supply channel (201), a second air supply channel (202), a first air outlet (203), a second air outlet (204), and an airflow switching mechanism (205); the first air supply channel (201) is connected to the first air outlet (203), and the second air supply channel (202) is connected to the second air outlet (204); the first air outlet (203) is located at the bottom of the side wall of the bathroom (3), and the second air outlet (204) is located at the lower middle part of the side wall of the bathroom (3), so that the airflow switching mechanism (205) blows the air blown out of the second air outlet (102) through the first air supply channel (201) to the first air outlet (203) or through the second air supply channel (202) to the second air outlet (204).

2. The bathroom heater complex according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first air supply channel (201) and the second air supply channel (202) are connected through an opening (206); the airflow switching mechanism (205) includes a panel (2051) and a baffle (2052); the panel (2051) is hinged to the second air outlet (204), and one end of the baffle (2052) is hinged to the panel (2051), and the other end is placed at the opening (206), so that when the panel (2051) is rotated, the panel (2051) drives the baffle (2052) to pass through the opening (206) and enter the first air supply channel (201) to guide the airflow into the second air supply channel (202).

3. The bathroom heater complex according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first air supply channel (201) is a straight cylindrical channel. The bottom of the first air supply channel (201) is provided with a first guide (207). The first guide (207) is a guide structure that is gradually narrowed by two arc plates, which guides the airflow to the first air outlet (203).

4. The bathroom heater complex according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second air supply channel (202) is a channel that gradually narrows, formed by an arc-shaped plate and a straight plate. The arc-shaped plate is fixed to the top of the opening (206), and the straight plate is fixed to the bottom of the opening (206) and is set horizontally.

5. The bathroom heater complex according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second air supply channel (202) is provided with a second guide (208) at the outlet. The second guide (208) is positioned directly opposite the second air supply port (204). An angle adjustment plate (209) is provided inside the second guide (208), and the angle adjustment plate (209) is connected to the motor drive.

6. The bathroom heater complex according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The main body (1) of the bathroom heater includes a housing (105), a first blower volute (106) and a second blower volute (107). The first blower volute (106) and the second blower volute (107) are symmetrically arranged inside the housing (105). The second blower volute (107) is provided with a one-way blade rotor. The air outlet of the second blower volute (107) is connected to the second air outlet (102). The first blower volute (106) is provided with a two-way blade rotor. One air outlet of the first blower volute (106) is connected to the first air outlet (101), and the other air outlet is connected to the third air outlet (103). This allows the first blower volute (106) to blow air towards the first air outlet (101) by rotating counterclockwise through the two-way blade rotor, or to blow air towards the third air outlet (103) by rotating clockwise through the two-way rotor.

7. The bathroom heater complex according to claim 6, characterized in that, There are two air inlets (104), which are symmetrically arranged on the top of the housing (105) of the main body (1) of the bathroom heater. The first air outlet (101) is located between the two air inlets (104), and the second air outlet (102) and the third air outlet (103) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the housing (105) of the main body (1).

8. The bathroom heater complex according to claim 7, characterized in that, The air outlet of the first blower volute (106) is connected to the first air outlet (101) through the first air outlet channel (110); the air outlet of the first blower volute (106) is connected to the third air outlet (103) through the third air outlet channel (112); the air outlet of the second blower volute (107) is connected to the second air outlet (102) through the second air outlet channel (111); a first heater (108) is provided at the connection between the first air outlet (101) and the first air outlet channel (110); a second heater (109) is provided at the connection between the second air outlet (102) and the second air outlet channel (111).

9. The bathroom heater complex according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first air outlet channel (110) is formed by a first perimeter (1101), a second perimeter (1102), a third perimeter (1103) and a fourth perimeter (1104); the first perimeter (1101) is in the shape of a radial spiral and surrounds the outer perimeter of the first blower volute (106); the second perimeter (1102) is arc-shaped; the third perimeter (1103) and the fourth perimeter (1104) are straight; the first air outlet channel (110) gradually narrows along the airflow direction.

10. The bathroom heater complex according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first air outlet channel (110) and the third air outlet channel (112) are stacked.

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