A top cover assembly and an air purifier / humidifier

Abstract

This utility model discloses a top cover assembly. By setting a first hydrophobic structure and a baffle on the back of the flip cover, water is poured onto the first hydrophobic structure on the back of the flip cover. The first hydrophobic structure can absorb the impact generated when water comes into contact with the flip cover to prevent splashing, while the baffle can collect the water within the area of ​​the first hydrophobic structure to prevent outflow, allowing the water to flow from the opening of the baffle to the water inlet. When the flip cover is flipped to the air outlet, the user can not only directly add water to the water inlet, but also add water by pouring water onto the flip cover, making the water filling method more flexible and further improving the user's water filling experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of air purification and humidifiers, and in particular to a top cover assembly and an air purification humidifier. Background Technology

[0002] An air purifying humidifier is a household appliance that combines air purification and humidification functions. In the current technology, some air purifying humidifiers have the air outlet and water inlet located on the top of the machine. This design avoids the humidified air blown out by the humidifier directly onto the user or indoor furniture, and also makes it convenient for the user to add water.

[0003] However, with the water inlet and air outlet located on the top of the machine, users may accidentally pour water into the air outlet during the water filling process, posing a safety hazard to the operation of the humidifier. Furthermore, the existing water filling method is limited to filling water through the water inlet, which is affected by the size and location of the water inlet (e.g., small size, off-center location, shallow depth, etc.), which not only makes water filling difficult but also easily causes water to splash, resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the main purpose of this utility model is to provide a top cover component that further improves the convenience of users adding water from the top, avoids the adverse effects of accidental water addition and splashing during the water adding process, and improves the user's water adding experience.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a top cover assembly, which includes:

[0006] A frame, on which an air outlet and a water inlet are provided, and a spacer is provided between the air outlet and the water inlet;

[0007] The flip cover is movably connected to the partition platform via a connector. The flip cover can switch back and forth between a first flipped state covering the water inlet and a second flipped state covering the air outlet by flipping it.

[0008] The flip cover has a first hydrophobic structure on the side that covers the water inlet, and a barrier is provided around the first hydrophobic structure, the barrier having a notch facing the water inlet.

[0009] A frame, on which an air outlet and a water inlet are provided, and a spacer is provided between the air outlet and the water inlet;

[0010] The flip cover is movably connected to the partition platform via a connector. The flip cover can switch back and forth between a first flipped state covering the water inlet and a second flipped state covering the air outlet by flipping it.

[0011] The flip cover has a first hydrophobic structure on the side that covers the water inlet, and a barrier is provided around the first hydrophobic structure, the barrier having a notch facing the water inlet.

[0012] In some alternative embodiments, the first hydrophobic structure is a lattice structure or a porous structure.

[0013] In some alternative embodiments, the connector is a hinge, a pivot, or a link.

[0014] In some optional embodiments, the connecting member is a connecting rod, the side of the flip cover that covers the water inlet is provided with a first rotating seat, the spacer is provided with a second rotating seat, and the two ends of the connecting rod are respectively rotatably engaged with the first rotating seat and the second rotating seat.

[0015] In some alternative embodiments, the connecting rod is slidably engaged with the first rotating seat and / or the second rotating seat.

[0016] In some optional embodiments, the first rotating seat is provided with a sliding groove, and the connecting rod has a rotating part inserted into the sliding groove, the rotating part being able to drive the connecting rod to rotate or translate relative to the sliding groove.

[0017] In some optional embodiments, the water inlet is provided with a water receiving trough, and the air outlet is provided with an air outlet mesh;

[0018] The flip cover, in its first flipped state, covers the water receiving trough and is on the same plane as the air outlet screen.

[0019] The flip cover is closed on the air outlet mesh in the second flipped state.

[0020] In some alternative embodiments, the water receiving trough is integrally formed with the frame, and the water receiving trough is connected to the spacer platform near the side wall of the spacer platform.

[0021] In some alternative embodiments, the inner wall of the water receiving tank is provided with a limiting step.

[0022] In some alternative embodiments, the water inlet is provided with a second hydrophobic structure.

[0023] This utility model also provides an air purifying humidifier, which includes the top cover assembly as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0024] Compared with existing technologies, the cover assembly provided by this utility model, by setting a first hydrophobic structure and a baffle on the back of the flip cover (the side covering the water inlet), allows water to be poured onto the first hydrophobic structure on the back of the flip cover. The first hydrophobic structure can absorb the impact generated when water comes into contact with the flip cover to prevent splashing, while the baffle can collect the water within the area of ​​the first hydrophobic structure to prevent outflow, allowing the water to flow from the gap in the baffle to the water inlet. Therefore, when the flip cover is flipped to the second flipped state, the user can not only directly fill the water inlet, but also fill the water by pouring water onto the flip cover, making the water filling method more flexible and further improving the user's water filling experience.

[0025] Furthermore, since the flip cover blocks the air outlet when it is flipped to the second flip state, it can effectively prevent water from entering the machine through the air outlet during the water filling process, thus avoiding potential safety hazards. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the air purifying humidifier in Example 1 when it is discharging air;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the air purifying humidifier in Example 1 during water filling.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the upper cover assembly;

[0029] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the top cover assembly;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the upper cover assembly in its second flipped state.

[0031] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the upper cover assembly in its first flipped state;

[0032] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the upper cover assembly in Embodiment 2. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] Reference Figure 1-6This utility model provides an air purifying humidifier, which includes a housing 1 with an opening at the top and a top cover assembly 2 disposed within the opening. The top cover assembly 2 includes a frame 21 and a flip cover 22. The frame 21 has an air outlet 21a and a water inlet 21b, and a spacer 21c is provided between the air outlet 21a and the water inlet 21b. One side of the flip cover 22 is movably connected to the spacer 21c via a connector, and the flip cover 22 can cover either the water inlet 21b or the air outlet 21a by flipping it over.

[0036] For ease of distinction, the state in which the flip cover 22 covers the water inlet 21b is defined as the first flip state, and the state in which the flip cover 22 covers the air outlet 21a is defined as the second flip state. The side of the flip cover 22 covering the water inlet 21b is defined as the back of the flip cover, and the side of the flip cover 22 covering the air outlet 21a is defined as the front of the flip cover. When the flip cover 22 is in the first flip state, the air purifying humidifier can output air; when the flip cover 22 is in the second flip state, the air purifying humidifier can add water.

[0037] A first hydrophobic structure is provided on the back of the flip cover. A barrier 22b is provided around the first hydrophobic structure. The side of the barrier 22b near the water inlet is not provided with a baffle, forming a drainage gap.

[0038] When adding water, the flip cover 22 can be flipped from the first flip state to the second flip state, exposing the water inlet 21b. At this time, the user can directly add water to the water inlet 21b. Alternatively, water can be poured onto the first hydrophobic structure on the back of the flip cover. The first hydrophobic structure can absorb the impact generated when water comes into contact with the flip cover 22 to prevent splashing. The enclosure 22b can collect the water within the area of ​​the first hydrophobic structure to prevent outflow. The water flows from the opening of the enclosure 22b to the water inlet 21b, thus indirectly adding water to the water inlet 21b through the flip cover 22.

[0039] Compared with the prior art, by adopting the top cover component 2 provided by this utility model, users can not only directly add water to the water inlet 21b, but also indirectly add water to the water inlet 21b through the flip cover 22, making the water adding method more flexible and further improving the user's water adding experience.

[0040] Furthermore, since the flip cover 22 blocks the air outlet 21a when it flips to the second flip state, it can effectively prevent water from entering the machine from the air outlet 21a during the water filling process, thus avoiding potential safety hazards.

[0041] In this embodiment, the water inlet 21b and the air outlet 21a are similar in size. The water inlet 21b is provided with a water receiving trough 24, and the air outlet 21a is provided with an air outlet mesh 25. A water tank (not shown) is provided at the bottom of the air purifying humidifier. The water received by the water receiving trough 24 flows to the water tank at the bottom through the pipe 30. When the flip cover 22 is flipped to the second flipped state, the flip cover 22 closes on the air outlet mesh 25 and blocks the air outlet mesh 25. At this time, the user can directly pour water into the top of the air purifying humidifier, which greatly facilitates the user to add water.

[0042] In this embodiment, the air outlet 21a and the water inlet 21b are located on the same plane. When the flip cover 22 is flipped to the first flipped state, the front of the air outlet mesh 25 is on the same plane as the front of the flip cover. In this way, water can be added by flipping open the flip cover 22 and air can be vented by closing the flip cover 22. This not only makes the operation simple, but also ensures that the upper cover assembly 2 is flat and aesthetically pleasing when closed.

[0043] Preferably, in this embodiment, the water receiving trough 24 and the frame 21 are integrally formed, making the water receiving trough 24 and the frame 21 a single unit, simplifying the structure of the upper cover assembly 2. Furthermore, the water receiving trough 24 is connected to the partition platform 21c near its side wall, completely isolating the water receiving trough 24 from the air outlet mesh 25.

[0044] Preferably, in this embodiment, a limiting step 24a is provided on the inner side wall of the water receiving tank 24. When the flip cover 22 is flipped to the first flipped state, the flip cover 22 covers the water receiving tank 24, and the enclosure 22b presses against the limiting step 24a, so that the front of the flip cover 22 can remain on the same plane as the front of the air outlet net 25 in the first flipped state.

[0045] The first hydrophobic structure can be a grid structure or a porous structure. Specifically, in this embodiment, a plurality of parallel grid strips 22a are provided on the back of the flip cover. These grid strips 22a form a grid on the back of the flip cover 22. When water is poured onto the back of the flip cover, it is cut and dissipated by the grid strips 22a, thereby reducing the impact of the water.

[0046] Furthermore, one end of the grid strip 22a points to the notch of the enclosure 22b, and the bottom of the grid strip 22a is connected to the flip cover 22. In this way, these grid strips 22a and the back of the flip cover form multiple parallel water guide channels, which can cut and divert the water and guide the water flow to the notch of the enclosure 22b, so that the water can be smoothly injected from the notch into the water inlet 21b.

[0047] In other embodiments, a porous structure can be provided on the back of the flip cover to repel water and reduce water impact, such as a porous plate or a plastic mesh pad.

[0048] The connecting element can be a hinge, a pivot, or a connecting rod, thereby enabling the flip cover 22 to rotate with the spacer platform. Specifically, in this embodiment, a connecting rod 23 is used as the connecting element. A first rotating seat 22c is provided on the back of the flip cover, and a second rotating seat 21d is provided on the spacer platform 21c. The two ends of the connecting rod 23 are respectively rotated with the first rotating seat 22c and the second rotating seat 21d. When the flip cover 22 is flipped, the flip cover 22 first drives the connecting rod 23 to move together. When the flip cover 22 rotates to about 90 degrees, the flip cover 22 continues to rotate relative to the connecting rod 23, flipping over and covering the air outlet 25 of the air outlet 21a.

[0049] In this embodiment, the connecting rod 23 is U-shaped, with the closed portion of the U-shaped connecting rod 23 facing the water inlet 21b. Since the first rotating seat 22c is located on the back of the flip cover, when the flip cover 22 rotates further relative to the connecting rod 23, the rod of the connecting rod 23 will interfere with the edge of the flip cover 22. To avoid this interference, a clearance groove extending to the first rotating seat needs to be opened on the edge of the flip cover 22 to avoid the connecting rod 23, which would compromise the integrity of the flip cover 22. By making the connecting rod 23 U-shaped, the U-shaped area of ​​the connecting rod 23 avoids the edge of the flip cover 22, thus eliminating the need to open a groove on the edge of the flip cover 22.

[0050] It should be noted that the connecting rod 23 is not limited to U-shape, but can also be set to V-shape or C-shape, which can also make the connecting rod 23 avoid the edge of the flip cover 22 and avoid the influence of the slot.

[0051] Furthermore, the connecting rod 23 is slidably engaged with the first rotating seat 22c and / or the second rotating seat 21d, thereby enabling the flip cover 22 to move towards the spacer 21c when switching to the second flip state, thus reducing the gap between the flip cover 22 and the air outlet 25. Specifically, in this embodiment, the first rotating seat 22c is provided with a sliding groove 22d, and the connecting rod 23 has a rotating part that is inserted into the sliding groove 22d. When the flip cover 22 is about to close on the opening of the water receiving tank 24 (i.e., the water inlet), the left edge of the flip cover 22 can move towards the air outlet 25 along the sliding groove direction, thereby reducing the gap between the flip cover 22 and the air outlet 25.

[0052] Furthermore, the air outlet mesh 25 extends towards the water inlet side to form a first radial extension 25a, and the radial extension 25a is provided with a notch 25b. The edge of the flap 22 near the notch of the enclosure extends towards the air outlet mesh 25 to form a second radial extension 22e. When the flap 22 is closed on the water receiving trough 24, the second radial extension 22e of the flap 22 moves towards the notch 25b, thereby reducing the gap between the air outlet mesh 25 and the flap 22.

[0053] Preferably, a protruding handle 22f is provided on the front of the flip cover 22. When the flip cover 22 is flipped and pressed against the air outlet 25, the height of the end of the flip cover 22 away from the water receiving tank 24 can be raised, so that the water received by the flip cover 22 can flow more smoothly into the water receiving tank 24. In addition, the handle 22f also makes it convenient for users to lift and flip the flip cover.

[0054] Example 2

[0055] Based on the above embodiment 1, a second hydrophobic structure is provided at the water inlet 21b. The second hydrophobic structure can be a grid structure or a porous structure to absorb the impact when water is received in the water receiving tank 24. Whether the user pours water into the flip cover 22 or into the water receiving tank 24, water splashing can be avoided.

[0056] Combination Figure 7 In this embodiment, the water receiving tank 24 and the frame 21 are combined into one, the opening of the water receiving tank 24 is merged with the water inlet 21b, and the second drainage structure is equivalent to being set inside the water receiving tank 24.

[0057] In this embodiment, the second hydrophobic structure is a grid plate 26, which is placed inside the water receiving tank 24. The water receiving tank 24 is square, and the drain outlet 24a of the water receiving tank 24 is located on one side of the tank wall and extends upward along the side wall. The grid plate 26 protrudes upward relative to the drain outlet 24b of the water receiving tank 24, forming a protrusion 26a. The protrusion 26a covers the drain outlet 24b under the grid plate 26, preventing the edge of the grid plate 26 from blocking the drain outlet 24b and affecting the drainage of the water receiving tank 24.

[0058] In this embodiment, protruding positions 26a are provided on both the left and right sides of the grid plate 26, making the placement of the grid plate 26 more flexible.

[0059] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to be used in accordance with the present utility model. Any minor modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A top cover assembly, characterized in that, include: A frame, on which an air outlet and a water inlet are provided, and a spacer is provided between the air outlet and the water inlet; The flip cover is movably connected to the partition platform via a connector. The flip cover can switch back and forth between a first flipped state covering the water inlet and a second flipped state covering the air outlet by flipping it. The flip cover has a first hydrophobic structure on the side that covers the water inlet, and a barrier is provided around the first hydrophobic structure, the barrier having a notch facing the water inlet.

2. The upper cover assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first hydrophobic structure is a lattice structure or a porous structure.

3. The upper cover assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting component is a hinge, a pivot, or a connecting rod.

4. The upper cover assembly as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting member is a connecting rod. The side of the flip cover that covers the water inlet is provided with a first rotating seat, and the spacer is provided with a second rotating seat. The two ends of the connecting rod are respectively rotatably engaged with the first rotating seat and the second rotating seat.

5. The upper cover assembly as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting rod is in sliding engagement with the first rotating seat and / or the second rotating seat.

6. The upper cover assembly as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first rotating seat is provided with a sliding groove, and the connecting rod has a rotating part that is inserted into the sliding groove. The rotating part can drive the connecting rod to rotate or translate relative to the sliding groove.

7. The upper cover assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The water inlet is equipped with a water receiving trough, and the air outlet is equipped with an air outlet mesh; The flip cover, in its first flipped state, covers the water receiving trough and is on the same plane as the air outlet screen. The flip cover is closed on the air outlet mesh in the second flipped state.

8. The top cover assembly as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The water receiving trough is integrally formed with the frame, and the water receiving trough is connected to the partition platform near the side wall of the partition platform.

9. The cover assembly as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The inner wall of the water receiving tank is provided with a limiting step.

10. The cover assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The water inlet is equipped with a second hydrophobic structure.

11. An air purifying humidifier, characterized in that, Includes the cover assembly as described in any one of claims 1-10.

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