An atomizer and humidification apparatus

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of atomizer and humidifying equipment, it includes: water supply mechanism, water supply mechanism includes water storage tank and water pump;Atomization mechanism, atomization mechanism includes fan casing, atomization subassembly, driving assembly and flow guide fan, atomization subassembly includes carousel and grating, the water outlet end of water pump is set towards carousel, and to-be-atomized solution is impacted by carousel and grating.This application can be flexibly regulated and controlled to atomization amount by adjusting the rotating speed of carousel, so that it can be applied to different operation scenarios according to actual use requirements, at the same time, this application does not need to use traditional ultrasonic generator and other equipment, but uses the structural cooperation between atomization subassembly and flow guide fan to realize efficient atomization processing, so the production and maintenance cost of equipment can be reduced.Compared with conventional atomization equipment at present stage, this application has the advantages of flexible use, strong controllability, wide application range and low cost, and has broad application prospect in the industry.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of humidifier technology, specifically to an atomizer and humidification equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Nebulizers, as key devices for dispersing liquids into tiny particles, are widely used in applications such as material handling, industrial production, and air humidification. Currently, ultrasonic nebulizers are the mainstream products on the market. They atomize liquids into tiny particles through high-frequency ultrasonic oscillations, offering advantages such as relatively simple operation and low noise. However, existing ultrasonic nebulizers have significant limitations in practical applications, hindering their further promotion and use.

[0003] On the one hand, the principle of ultrasonic atomizer is to break the liquid into droplets by the high-frequency vibration of the ultrasonic transducer. Therefore, the amount of atomization is positively correlated with the input power of the transducer. If it is applied to a scenario that requires a large amount of atomization, the power of the air source will increase accordingly, which will greatly increase the energy consumption cost and make it difficult to meet the needs of portable or home scenarios.

[0004] On the other hand, ultrasonic nebulizers have high maintenance costs. Their core component, the ultrasonic transducer, is prone to performance degradation and even damage over long-term use due to scale buildup and corrosive effects from residual medication. To ensure atomization effectiveness, regular cleaning and maintenance of the transducer are necessary, and replacement costs are high when malfunctions occur. Furthermore, if the internal pipes and liquid reservoir of the ultrasonic nebulizer are not thoroughly cleaned after use, bacteria, mold, and other microorganisms can easily grow, affecting atomization quality and potentially threatening the user's health. Therefore, frequent and meticulous cleaning and maintenance are required, increasing labor and time costs. These factors significantly reduce the economic efficiency and convenience of ultrasonic nebulizers, making it difficult to meet the market demand for efficient and low-cost atomization equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the problems of small atomization volume, limited application scenarios and high maintenance costs in the prior art, and to provide an atomizer and humidification device.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an atomizer, comprising: a water supply mechanism including a water tank and a water pump, wherein the water tank contains a solution to be atomized, and the water pump is disposed inside the water tank; a guide fan; and an atomizing mechanism including a fan shroud, an atomizing component, and a drive component. The fan shroud is disposed above the water tank and has a first air inlet and a mist outlet. The drive component is connected to the inside of the fan shroud via a mounting bracket. The atomizing component and the guide fan are respectively connected to the drive component. The atomizing component includes a turntable and a grid. The water outlet of the water pump faces the turntable, and the turntable is rotatable around a rotation center line. The grid is arranged around the turntable. The solution to be atomized impacts the turntable with the grid to form water mist. The guide fan drives the airflow inside the fan shroud to expel the water mist from the mist outlet.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the drive assembly includes a first unidirectional driver and a second unidirectional driver, the first unidirectional driver and the second unidirectional driver being respectively connected to the mounting bracket, wherein the turntable is connected to the working end of the first unidirectional driver, and the flow guide fan is connected to the working end of the second unidirectional driver.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the drive assembly includes a bidirectional driver, the bidirectional driver is connected to the mounting bracket, and the turntable and the airflow fan are respectively connected to the two working ends of the bidirectional driver.

[0009] In one embodiment of this utility model, the airflow guiding fan is disposed between the atomizing component and the mist outlet, or the airflow guiding fan is disposed between the atomizing component and the water storage tank.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the atomizer further includes a central control mechanism, which includes a current detection module and a control module. The driving component includes a driving chip, which is connected to the current detection module and the control module respectively.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the drive assembly further includes a power socket and an adjustment button, the power socket and the adjustment button being connected to the control module and respectively protruding from the fan cover.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the water supply mechanism further includes a water supply pipeline and a filter element. The filter element is disposed inside the water storage tank. One end of the water supply pipeline is connected to the water pump, and the other end is disposed towards the turntable.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the water supply mechanism further includes a sterilization component, which includes a sterilization lamp and a connecting frame. The connecting frame is connected to the mounting bracket, and the sterilization lamp is disposed on the connecting frame and faces the water storage tank.

[0014] In one embodiment of this utility model, the water storage tank is connected to the wind hood, and a second air inlet is provided on the side wall of the water storage tank.

[0015] This utility model also provides a humidification device, which includes the above-mentioned atomizer.

[0016] The above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0017] The atomizer and humidification equipment described in this utility model supply liquid to the rotating disc in the atomizing mechanism via a water supply system. The high-speed rotating disc centrifugally throws the liquid onto a grid. During this process, the splashed centrifugal liquid collides with the grid and decomposes into fine particles, which are then released as mist by the airflow guided by a fan, thus completing the atomization process. This application allows for flexible control of the atomization volume by adjusting the rotation speed of the disc, making it suitable for different operating scenarios based on actual usage needs. Furthermore, this application eliminates the need for traditional ultrasonic generators and other equipment, instead utilizing the structural cooperation between the atomizing components and the guide fan to achieve efficient atomization, thereby reducing equipment manufacturing and maintenance costs. Compared to conventional atomizing equipment currently available, this application offers advantages such as flexibility, strong controllability, wide applicability, and low cost, and has broad application prospects in the industry. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To make the content of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the atomizer in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure at point AA in the atomizer shown;

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of part of the internal structure of the atomizer shown.

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of part of the atomizing mechanism in the atomizer shown;

[0023] Figure 5This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the atomizer in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the atomizer in the third embodiment of this utility model.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the accompanying drawings: 100, Water supply mechanism; 110, Water storage tank; 120, Filter element; 130, Water pump; 140, Water supply pipeline; 150, Sterilization component; 151, Sterilization lamp; 152, Connecting bracket; 160, Second air inlet; 200, Atomizing mechanism; 210, Fan hood; 211, First air inlet; 212, Mist outlet; 220, Atomizing component; 221, Turntable; 222, Grille; 230, Guide fan; 240, Drive component; 241, First unidirectional driver; 242, Second unidirectional driver; 243, Power socket; 245, Adjustment button; 246, Driver chip; 250, Mounting bracket; 1001, Rotation center line. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, so that those skilled in the art can better understand and implement the present invention. However, the embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0027] Example 1:

[0028] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides an atomizer, which includes: a water supply mechanism 100, which includes a water storage tank 110 and a water pump 130. The water storage tank 110 contains a solution to be atomized, and the water pump 130 is disposed inside the water storage tank 110; a guide fan 230; and an atomizing mechanism 200, which includes a fan shroud 210, an atomizing component 220, and a drive component 240. The fan shroud 210 is disposed above the water storage tank 110 and has a first air inlet 211 and a mist outlet 212. The drive component 240 is connected via a mounting bracket 250. Inside the shroud 210, the atomizing component 220 and the airflow guide fan 230 are respectively connected to the drive component 240. The atomizing component 220 includes a turntable 221 and a grid 222. The water outlet of the water pump 130 is positioned facing the turntable 221. The turntable 221 can rotate around the rotation center line 1001. The grid 222 is positioned around the turntable 221. The solution to be atomized impacts the turntable 221 with the grid 222 to form water mist. The airflow guide fan 230 drives the airflow inside the shroud 210 to carry the water mist out through the mist outlet 212.

[0029] The atomizer described in this embodiment supplies the liquid to be atomized to the rotating disk 221 in the atomizing mechanism 200 via the water supply mechanism 100. This allows the high-speed rotating disk 221 to centrifugally throw the liquid onto the grid 222. During this process, the splashed centrifugal liquid collides with the grid 222 and decomposes into fine particles, which are then dispersed as mist by the airflow guided by the fan, thus completing the atomization process. This application allows for flexible control of the atomization amount by adjusting the rotation speed of the disk 221, making it suitable for different operating scenarios based on actual usage needs. Furthermore, this application eliminates the need for traditional ultrasonic generators and other equipment, instead utilizing the structural cooperation between the atomizing component 220 and the guide fan 230 to achieve efficient atomization, thereby reducing equipment manufacturing and maintenance costs. Compared to conventional atomizing equipment at present, this application offers advantages such as flexibility, strong controllability, wide applicability, and low cost.

[0030] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the water supply mechanism 100 has a water tank 110 filled with purified water as the source of the atomizing liquid. The liquid in the water tank 110 is then transferred to the atomizing mechanism via a water pump 130. Furthermore, the water supply mechanism 100 also includes a water supply pipe 140, one end of which is connected to the water pump 130, and the other end is positioned towards the turntable 221. As a piping system connecting the water pump 130 and the turntable 221, the water supply pipe 140 can accurately deliver the solution pumped by the water pump 130 to the center of the turntable 221, thereby ensuring that the solution accurately reaches the atomizing area and avoiding waste.

[0031] Furthermore, the water supply mechanism 100 also includes a filter element 120, which is disposed inside the water storage tank 110 and surrounds the inner wall of the water storage tank 110. The filter element 120 can filter solid impurities in the solution and remove large molecules that may affect the atomization effect. Therefore, the substrate of the filter element 120 can be configured as one or more of activated carbon, ceramics, and reverse osmosis membranes. Based on this design, the filter element 120 not only reduces the wear of impurities on the impeller and turntable 221 of the water pump 130, extending its service life, but also purifies the atomizing liquid to meet higher atomization standards. Furthermore, in different embodiments, the water supply mechanism 100 can also be equipped with cleaning devices such as ultraviolet sterilization; this invention does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0032] See Figure 2 As shown, the hood 210 can form an airflow channel to guide external air in and discharge water mist. Specifically, in this embodiment, the hood 210 is configured as a detachable connection structure, which includes a side wall and a top cover. The first air inlet 211 is arranged around the side wall, and the mist outlet 212 is arranged on the top cover.

[0033] The rotating disk 221 in the atomizing assembly can rotate around the rotation center line 1001. The water outlet of the water pump 130 is aligned with the rotating disk 221 so that the liquid can splash towards the grid 222. It should be noted that... Figure 2 The atomizer shown is a reference. In this embodiment, the rotation center line 1001 extends along the height direction of the atomizer and coincides with the central axis of the turntable 221. The grid 222 can break the splashed liquid into tiny particles under the impact to form water mist. In this embodiment, the grid 222 is arranged around the turntable 221 and has a centrally symmetrical structure with the rotation center line 1001 as the center.

[0034] See Figure 2 As shown, in the atomizer provided in this embodiment, the airflow fan 230 is connected to the drive assembly 240 and driven synchronously with the turntable 221. It drives the airflow within the fan shroud 210 to discharge water mist from the exhaust port 212. The drive assembly 240 is equipped with a bidirectional driver, which is connected to the mounting bracket 250. The turntable 221 and the airflow fan 230 are respectively connected to the two working ends of the bidirectional driver. Specifically, the bidirectional driver is preferably a dual-head motor with two rotating working ends.

[0035] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the airflow fan 230 is disposed between the atomizing component 220 and the water tank 110. Thus, the atomizer in this embodiment is configured as a blower-type atomizer, and the airflow direction of the airflow fan 230 is opposite to that in the embodiment, so as to provide another achievable atomizer structure.

[0036] The water supply mechanism 100 in this embodiment further includes a sterilization component 150, which includes a sterilization lamp 151 and a connecting frame 152. The connecting frame 152 is connected to the mounting bracket 250, and the sterilization lamp 151 is disposed on the connecting frame 152 and faces the water storage tank 110 to improve the cleanliness of the liquid inside the water storage tank 110.

[0037] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the water storage tank 110 is connected to the fan hood 210, and the side wall of the water storage tank 110 is provided with a second air inlet 160. When the atomizer is in operation, the first air inlet 211 and the second air inlet 160 can simultaneously intake air, which on the one hand increases the atomization amount and reduces noise. On the other hand, the first air inlet 211 can also form a negative pressure zone above the atomization area of ​​the turntable, so that the water mist can move upward. The second air inlet 160 can ensure that the water mist generated below the atomization area of ​​the turntable is concentrated upward under the action of gas guidance.

[0038] The atomizer in this embodiment also includes a central control mechanism, which includes a current detection module and a control module. The drive assembly 240 includes a drive chip 246, which is connected to both the current detection module and the control module. Specifically, the current detection module monitors the operating current of the drive chip 246 in real time. Since the drive current of the atomizer differs between its normal operating state and its water-deficient state, the current detection module can determine whether the atomizer is in a water-deficient state based on changes in the vapor current, prompting the operator to add water to the water tank 110 in a timely manner. The drive chip 246 provides controllable power to the turntable 221 and the airflow fan 230, and executes commands from the control module to precisely adjust the rotation speed and power output, thereby achieving adjustment of different atomization amounts.

[0039] Specifically, the atomizer in this embodiment is set to four working modes, which are in descending order of atomization volume: enhanced mode, normal mode, sleep mode and mother and baby mode. In enhanced mode, the rotation speed of the turntable 221 and the guide fan 230 is the highest. In mother and baby mode, the turntable 221 does not rotate, and the liquid in the water tank 110 is naturally vaporized and blown out by the guide fan 230.

[0040] Furthermore, the drive assembly 240 in this embodiment also includes a power socket 243 for connecting to an external power source and an adjustment button 245 for manual adjustment by an operator. The power socket 243 and the adjustment button 245 are respectively connected to the control module and protrude from the fan cover 210.

[0041] In different embodiments, to avoid the high-speed rotating airflow fan 230 hitting large water droplets and causing splashing, the airflow fan 230 can also be positioned between the atomizing component 220 and the mist outlet 212. This utility model does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0042] Example 2:

[0043] See Figures 3 to 5 As shown, this embodiment provides another atomizer, whose working process and principle are the same as those of Embodiment 1, and will not be elaborated on here. It should be noted that in the single-motor blowing structure of Embodiment 1, the guide fan 230 and the turntable 221 rotate synchronously. In order to achieve a better atomization effect, the turntable 221 needs to maintain a high rotation speed. However, the guide fan 230 also rotates at a correspondingly fast speed. This not only increases unnecessary power, but also causes noise pollution when the backflow water hits the blades of the guide fan 230. In addition, there is also the problem of water splashing, which affects the user experience.

[0044] Based on the above problems, in this embodiment, the airflow fan 230 is connected to the drive assembly 240 and driven independently of the turntable 221. It is used to drive the airflow inside the fan shroud 210 and discharge water mist from the mist outlet 212. Specifically, in this embodiment, the airflow fan 230 is disposed between the atomizing assembly 220 and the mist outlet 212, thus the atomizer in this embodiment is a suction-type atomizer.

[0045] Further, the drive assembly 240 in this embodiment includes a first unidirectional driver 241 and a second unidirectional driver 242. The first unidirectional driver 241 and the second unidirectional driver 242 are respectively connected to the mounting bracket 250. The turntable 221 is connected to the working end of the first unidirectional driver 241, and the guide fan 230 is connected to the working end of the second unidirectional driver 242. Specifically, both the first unidirectional driver 241 and the second unidirectional driver 242 are configured as rotary motors and are arranged opposite to each other. The turntable 221 rotates around the rotation center line 1001 via the first unidirectional driver 241, and the guide fan 230 rotates around the rotation center line 1001 via the second unidirectional driver 242. Based on this structure, the air guided by the guide fan 230 can mix with the water mist broken by the grille 222 and escape together from the mist outlet 212.

[0046] Based on the above structural design, the turntable in this embodiment can rotate at high speed through the first unidirectional driver 241, and the flow fan 230 can rotate at low speed through the second unidirectional driver 242, thus having the advantages of low noise, fine atomization and reduced power.

[0047] Example 3:

[0048] See Figure 6 As shown, this embodiment provides another atomizer, wherein a flow guide fan 230 is disposed on the side wall of the water tank 110 to provide another atomizer structure. In this embodiment, two flow guide fans 230 are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the water tank 110, and the two flow guide fans 230 are respectively driven by two second unidirectional drivers 242. Further, in this embodiment, filter cotton is provided at the mounting location of the flow guide fan 230 to filter impurities such as dust or hair.

[0049] Example 4:

[0050] This embodiment provides a humidification device, which includes the atomizer described in Embodiment 1.

[0051] In summary, the atomizer and humidification equipment described in this utility model supply liquid to the rotating disk 221 in the atomizing mechanism 200 via the water supply mechanism 100. This allows the high-speed rotating disk 221 to centrifugally throw the liquid onto the grid 222. During this process, the splashed centrifugal liquid collides with the grid 222 and decomposes into fine particles, which are then dispersed as mist by the airflow guided by the fan, thus completing the atomization process. This application allows for flexible control of the atomization volume by adjusting the rotation speed of the disk 221, making it suitable for different operating scenarios based on actual usage needs. Furthermore, this application eliminates the need for traditional ultrasonic generators and other equipment, instead utilizing the structural cooperation between the atomizing component 220 and the guide fan 230 to achieve efficient atomization, thereby reducing equipment production, processing, and maintenance costs. Compared to conventional atomizing equipment currently available, this application offers advantages such as flexibility, strong controllability, wide applicability, and low cost, and has broad application prospects in the industry.

[0052] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. An atomizer, characterized in that: include: A water supply system, comprising a water storage tank and a water pump, wherein the water storage tank contains a solution to be atomized, and the water pump is located inside the water storage tank; airflow fan; The atomizing mechanism includes a fan shroud, an atomizing component, and a driving component. The fan shroud is positioned above the water storage tank and has a first air inlet and a mist outlet. The driving component is connected to the inside of the fan shroud via a mounting bracket. The atomizing component and the guide fan are respectively connected to the driving component. The atomizing component includes a turntable and a grid. The water outlet of the water pump faces the turntable, which is rotatable around its rotation center line. The grid surrounds the turntable. The solution to be atomized impacts the turntable with the grid to form water mist. The guide fan drives the airflow inside the fan shroud to expel the water mist from the mist outlet.

2. The atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a first unidirectional driver and a second unidirectional driver, which are respectively connected to the mounting bracket. The turntable is connected to the working end of the first unidirectional driver, and the flow guide fan is connected to the working end of the second unidirectional driver.

3. The atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a bidirectional driver connected to the mounting bracket, and the turntable and the airflow fan are respectively connected to the two working ends of the bidirectional driver.

4. The atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The airflow fan is disposed between the atomizing component and the mist outlet, or the airflow fan is disposed between the atomizing component and the water storage tank.

5. The atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The atomizer also includes a central control mechanism, which includes a current detection module and a control module. The driving component includes a driving chip, which is connected to the current detection module and the control module respectively.

6. The atomizer according to claim 5, characterized in that: The drive assembly also includes a power socket and an adjustment button, which are respectively connected to the control module and protrude from the fan cover.

7. The atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water supply mechanism also includes a water supply pipeline and a filter element. The filter element is installed inside the water storage tank. One end of the water supply pipeline is connected to the water pump, and the other end is positioned towards the turntable.

8. The atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water supply mechanism also includes a sterilization component, which includes a sterilization lamp and a connecting frame. The connecting frame is connected to the mounting bracket, and the sterilization lamp is mounted on the connecting frame and faces the water storage tank.

9. The atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage tank is connected to the wind hood, and a second air inlet is provided on the side wall of the water storage tank.

10. A humidification device, characterized in that: Includes the atomizer according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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