Airflow-providing device and holding mechanism for an airflow-providing device

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an air flow providing device and a holding mechanism for the air flow providing device. The air flow providing device of the present disclosure comprises: an air inlet portion for introducing air of a first space; an air outlet portion; an air flow generating device arranged between the air inlet portion and the air outlet portion; and the air flow generating device comprises a driving mechanism and an air disturbance mechanism, the air disturbance mechanism being rotatable by the driving mechanism, the air disturbance mechanism generating an air flow when rotating, the air flow being introduced by the air inlet portion and output by the air outlet portion, the air flow being capable of being provided to a second space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to an airflow supply device and a holding mechanism for the airflow supply device. Background Technology

[0002] In residential or public building bathrooms, after showering, the floor often remains damp for extended periods due to poor drainage or water residue. This is especially problematic in small bathrooms with limited space and poor ventilation, where water doesn't evaporate quickly. This not only affects the user experience but also promotes the growth of bacteria and mold, producing unpleasant odors. Prolonged exposure can also pose safety hazards such as slipping, reducing the hygiene and safety of the space.

[0003] Currently, most bathroom drying equipment on the market is integrated into the ceiling or installed at a high position on the wall. Its air outlet faces the middle or upper part of the space. Its main function is to increase the air temperature or promote the overall air circulation. It is difficult to effectively guide the airflow to the ground area, resulting in low drying efficiency for water on the ground and failing to achieve targeted and rapid drying of the ground.

[0004] In addition, although some existing heating equipment has certain dehumidification or heating functions, it fails to meet the special working conditions of high humidity and easy splashing in the shower area in terms of waterproof rating, structural sealing and adaptability to the use environment, which poses a risk of use or a short lifespan. Utility Model Content

[0005] According to one aspect of this disclosure, an airflow supply device is provided, comprising:

[0006] An air inlet is provided for introducing air into the first space.

[0007] Air outlet;

[0008] An airflow generating device is disposed between the air inlet and the air outlet.

[0009] The airflow generating device includes a driving mechanism and an air disturbance mechanism. The air disturbance mechanism can be driven to rotate by the driving mechanism. When the air disturbance mechanism rotates, it generates an airflow that enters through the air inlet and is output through the air outlet. The airflow can be provided to the second space.

[0010] The first space and the second space are two spaces that are completely separated or partially separated.

[0011] An airflow providing device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the airflow providing device further comprising:

[0012] The first housing contains both the drive mechanism and the air disturbance mechanism. An airflow guiding channel is formed within the first housing, and the airflow generated by the air disturbance mechanism is guided to the air outlet through the airflow guiding channel.

[0013] According to at least one embodiment of the airflow supply device of the present disclosure, the air inlet is formed or mounted on the first housing.

[0014] According to at least one embodiment of the airflow supply device of the present disclosure, the radial dimension of at least a portion of the airflow guiding channel increases in the direction from the air disturbance mechanism to the air outlet.

[0015] An airflow providing device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the airflow providing device further comprising:

[0016] An airflow temperature control unit is disposed within the airflow guiding channel. The airflow within the airflow guiding channel can be heated or cooled by the airflow temperature control unit, so that heated or cooled airflow is output from the air outlet.

[0017] According to at least one embodiment of the airflow supply device of the present disclosure, the airflow guiding channel includes a first part of the airflow guiding channel and a second part of the airflow guiding channel;

[0018] The first part of the airflow guiding channel is located between the air disturbance mechanism and the airflow temperature control unit;

[0019] The second part of the airflow guiding channel is located between the airflow temperature control unit and the air outlet.

[0020] The radial dimension of the first part of the airflow guiding channel decreases in the direction from the air disturbance mechanism to the airflow temperature control unit, or decreases first and then increases;

[0021] The radial dimension of the second part of the airflow guiding channel increases in the direction from the airflow temperature control section to the air outlet.

[0022] According to at least one embodiment of the airflow supply device of the present disclosure, the air disturbance mechanism is a cylindrical impeller mechanism, the drive mechanism is a motor, the cylindrical impeller mechanism forms a hollow receiving cavity, and the motor is installed inside the hollow receiving cavity of the cylindrical impeller mechanism.

[0023] An airflow providing device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the airflow providing device further comprising:

[0024] An air intake pipe section is connected between the first housing and the air intake port section;

[0025] The portion of the first housing connected to the air intake pipe portion forms a first air hole structure, allowing air from the first space to be introduced into the first housing via the air intake portion, the air intake pipe portion, and the first air hole structure.

[0026] According to at least one embodiment of the airflow supply device of the present disclosure, the axis around which the air disturbance mechanism rotates is parallel or substantially parallel to the main extension direction of the air intake duct.

[0027] According to at least one embodiment of the airflow supply device of the present disclosure, the first housing includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and the second portion of the first housing are detachably connected, the first portion of the airflow guiding channel is formed within the first portion of the first housing, and the second portion of the airflow guiding channel is formed within the second portion of the first housing.

[0028] An airflow providing device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the airflow providing device further comprising:

[0029] A second housing, wherein the first housing is disposed within the second housing, and the air outlet protrudes from one side wall of the second housing;

[0030] The airflow supply device is fully or partially embedded within the partition structure that separates the first space from the second space via the second housing.

[0031] According to at least one embodiment of the airflow supply device of the present disclosure, the second housing includes a cover plate for facing the first space, the cover plate having an air intake area through which air from the first space can enter the second housing and then enter the first housing via the air inlet.

[0032] According to at least one embodiment of the airflow supply device of this disclosure, the cover plate further includes a non-inlet area, the inlet area being closer to the inlet relative to the non-inlet area.

[0033] An airflow providing device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the airflow providing device further comprising:

[0034] An air outlet protective cover, which can be operated to an open or closed state;

[0035] When the air outlet protective cover is in the closed state, the air outlet protective cover completely covers the air outlet;

[0036] When the air outlet protective cover is in the open state, at least a portion of the air outlet is not covered by the air outlet protective cover.

[0037] According to at least one embodiment of the airflow supply device of the present disclosure, the airflow temperature control unit includes a plurality of heating elements arranged in an array, with gaps between adjacent heating elements, through which the airflow can flow to be heated by the airflow temperature control unit.

[0038] According to at least one embodiment of the airflow supply device of the present disclosure, the airflow temperature control unit includes a plurality of cooling elements arranged in an array, with gaps between adjacent cooling elements, through which the airflow can flow to be cooled by the airflow temperature control unit.

[0039] According to at least one embodiment of the airflow supply device of the present disclosure, the airflow temperature control unit includes a plurality of heating elements and a plurality of cooling elements, the plurality of heating elements are arranged in a first array, the plurality of cooling elements are arranged in a second array, the first array and the second array are arranged along the airflow direction, and there are gaps between adjacent heating elements and between adjacent cooling elements.

[0040] The airflow can flow through the gap to be heated by the first array of the airflow temperature control unit or cooled by the second array of the airflow temperature control unit.

[0041] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a holding mechanism is provided for mounting an airflow supply device according to any embodiment of this disclosure onto a partition structure for separating the first space and the second space, comprising:

[0042] A bracket is used to support and secure the airflow supply device;

[0043] An adjusting rod is used to connect the bracket to the partition structure and / or the ground structure, and the length of the adjusting rod is adjustable.

[0044] According to at least one embodiment of the holding mechanism of this disclosure, the number of adjusting rods is multiple, which may be multiple lateral adjusting rods, or multiple vertical adjusting rods, or include at least one lateral adjusting rod and at least one vertical adjusting rod;

[0045] The first end of the lateral adjustment rod is used to be fixedly connected to the first position of the bracket, and the second end of the lateral adjustment rod is used to be fixedly connected to the partition structure;

[0046] The first end of the vertical adjustment rod is used to be fixedly connected to the second position of the bracket, and the second end of the vertical adjustment rod is used to be fixedly connected to the partition structure. Attached Figure Description

[0047] The accompanying drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. These drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification.

[0048] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an airflow providing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an airflow supply device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure from another perspective.

[0050] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an airflow providing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0051] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an airflow supply device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, from another perspective.

[0052] Figure 5 and Figure 6 These are schematic diagrams of the airflow temperature control unit from different perspectives, representing one embodiment of this disclosure.

[0053] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the airflow supply device after the air outlet has been removed.

[0054] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the first part of the first housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0055] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the second part of the first housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0056] Figure 10 and Figure 11 These are schematic diagrams of the overall structure of an airflow providing device according to one embodiment of this disclosure from different perspectives.

[0057] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second housing of an airflow supply device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure after a portion of the housing has been removed.

[0058] Figure 13 and Figure 14 The diagrams show an embodiment of the airflow supply device of this disclosure after it is embedded in a partition wall, viewed from both the second and first spatial perspectives.

[0059] Figure 15This is a schematic diagram of an airflow supply device embedded in a partition wall via a retaining mechanism, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0060] Figure 16 From Figure 15 A schematic diagram of the structure as viewed from the right.

[0061] Figure 17 and Figure 18 These are schematic diagrams of the airflow providing device from different perspectives, representing yet another embodiment of this disclosure.

[0062] Figure 19 yes Figure 17 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the airflow supply device after removing the air inlet, air inlet duct, and part of the first housing.

[0063] Figure 20 This diagram shows the airflow supply equipment embedded in the partition wall from the perspective of the first space.

[0064] Figures 21 to 26 Various implementations of the air outlet are shown. Detailed Implementation

[0065] The present disclosure will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0066] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other. The technical solutions of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0067] Unless otherwise stated, the exemplary implementations / embodiments shown are to be understood as providing exemplary features of various details that provide ways in which the technical concepts of this disclosure can be implemented in practice. Therefore, unless otherwise stated, the features of various implementations / embodiments may be additionally combined, separated, interchanged and / or rearranged without departing from the technical concepts of this disclosure.

[0068] The use of crosshairs and / or shading in the accompanying drawings is generally used to clarify the boundaries between adjacent components. Thus, unless otherwise stated, the presence or absence of crosshairs or shading does not convey or indicate any preference or requirement for the specific material, material properties, dimensions, proportions, commonalities between the illustrated components, or any other characteristics, properties, etc., of the components. Furthermore, in the accompanying drawings, the dimensions and relative dimensions of components may be exaggerated for clarity and / or descriptive purposes. When exemplary embodiments can be implemented differently, a specific process sequence may be performed in a different order than that described. For example, two consecutively described processes may be performed substantially simultaneously or in the reverse order of their description. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same components.

[0069] When a component is referred to as being "on" or "above" another component, "connected to," or "joined to" another component, the component may be directly on, directly connected to, or directly joined to the other component, or there may be intermediate components. However, when a component is referred to as being "directly on" another component, "directly connected to," or "directly joined to" another component, there are no intermediate components. Therefore, the term "connection" can refer to a physical connection, an electrical connection, etc., and may or may not have intermediate components.

[0070] For descriptive purposes, this disclosure may use spatial relative terms such as “below,” “under,” “below,” “down,” “above,” “above,” “higher,” and “side (e.g., in a “sidewall”)” to describe the relationship between one component and another component as shown in the accompanying drawings. In addition to the orientations depicted in the drawings, the spatial relative terms are also intended to encompass different orientations of the device during use, operation, and / or manufacture. For example, if the device in the drawings is flipped, a component described as “below” or “under” another component or feature would subsequently be positioned “above” said other component or feature. Thus, the exemplary term “below” can encompass both “above” and “below” orientations. Furthermore, the device may be otherwise positioned (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), thus interpreting the spatial relative descriptive terms used herein accordingly.

[0071] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well. Furthermore, when the terms “comprising” and / or “including” and variations thereof are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of the stated features, integrals, steps, operations, parts, components, and / or groups thereof, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, parts, components, and / or groups thereof. It should also be noted that, as used herein, the terms “substantially,” “about,” and other similar terms are used as approximate terms rather than as terms of degree, thus explaining the inherent biases in measurements, calculated values, and / or provided values ​​that would be recognized by one of ordinary skill in the art.

[0072] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an airflow providing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0073] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an airflow supply device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure from another perspective.

[0074] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an airflow providing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0075] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an airflow supply device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, from another perspective.

[0076] refer to Figures 1 to 4 The airflow supply device of this embodiment includes:

[0077] Air inlet 100, the air inlet 100 is used to introduce air into the first space;

[0078] 200 mm at the air outlet;

[0079] An airflow generating device 300 is disposed between the air inlet portion 100 and the air outlet portion 200.

[0080] The airflow generating device 300 includes a drive mechanism 301 and an air disturbance mechanism 302. The air disturbance mechanism 302 can be driven to rotate by the drive mechanism 301. When the air disturbance mechanism 302 rotates, it generates an airflow that enters from the air inlet 100 and is output from the air outlet 200. The airflow can be provided to the second space to dry the second space.

[0081] The first space and the second space are two spaces that are completely separated or partially separated.

[0082] The first space can be the dry area of ​​the bathroom or the space outside the bathroom, and the second space can be the shower area of ​​the bathroom.

[0083] The air inlet 100 can be located at the first end or the first side of the airflow supply device to introduce external air into the interior of the airflow supply device. The air originates from a first space (e.g., the dry area of ​​a bathroom (such as the sink area) or the external environment of the bathroom). The first space is usually far from water sources or well-ventilated with low humidity, making the air in the first space more suitable for drying.

[0084] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the air inlet 100 may be provided with a filter or dustproof grille to prevent dust and other impurities from entering the airflow supply device and to prevent them from affecting the operational stability and service life of the airflow generating device 300.

[0085] The air outlet 200 can be located at the second end or the second side of the airflow supply device, and is used to output the airflow generated by the air disturbance mechanism 302 to the target area—that is, the target area in the second space (e.g., the shower area floor of a bathroom).

[0086] The air outlet 200 is preferably positioned close to the ground of the second space so that the airflow can more fully act on the water-covered area on the ground, thereby improving the drying efficiency.

[0087] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the air outlet 200 may be equipped with an adjustable air guide plate or a swirl structure to control the direction of airflow, the diffusion angle of airflow, etc., so as to adapt to bathroom spaces of different sizes or layouts and achieve a more uniform and efficient drying effect.

[0088] The air disturbance mechanism 302 of the airflow generating device 300 disclosed herein rotates under the drive of the drive mechanism 301, disturbing the air, thereby forming a negative pressure intake airflow and pushing the airflow along a preset path, realizing the airflow delivery from the first space to the second space.

[0089] The separation of the first and second spaces described above in this disclosure can be achieved by partition walls, sliding doors, or other partition / separation structures, which are existing technologies.

[0090] Based on the airflow providing device described above, the problem of traditional heating equipment being unable to effectively act on wet areas such as bathroom floors is solved.

[0091] Continue to refer to Figures 1 to 4 In a preferred embodiment of this disclosure, the airflow providing device further includes:

[0092] The first housing 400, the drive mechanism 301 and the air disturbance mechanism 302 are all disposed inside the first housing 400. An airflow guiding channel is formed inside the first housing 400. The airflow generated by the air disturbance mechanism 302 is guided to the air outlet 200 through the airflow guiding channel.

[0093] The first housing 400 provides structural support and protection for the airflow generating device 300, while optimizing the airflow path.

[0094] By forming an airflow guiding channel inside the first housing 400, a clear flow path is provided for the airflow generated by the air disturbance mechanism 302, thereby improving airflow transmission efficiency and reducing energy loss.

[0095] With the first housing 400 and the airflow guiding channel, the airflow generated by the air disturbance mechanism 302 can be efficiently guided to the air outlet 200 and finally act on the second space (such as the floor of the bathroom shower area), thereby achieving a fast and targeted drying effect.

[0096] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the airflow supply device of this disclosure may be installed in a fully or partially embedded manner within a partition wall such as those described above.

[0097] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the air inlet portion 100 is formed or mounted on the first housing 400.

[0098] refer to Figure 1 The air inlet 100 of this disclosure is preferably directly connected to or integrally formed with the first housing 400 to ensure that air can smoothly enter the interior of the first housing 400 from the first space (e.g., the dry area of ​​a bathroom).

[0099] refer to Figure 1 When the air inlet portion 100 is formed on the first housing 400, the air inlet portion 100 can be formed directly on the surface of the first housing 400 by the manufacturing process of the first housing 400 (e.g., injection molding, stamping or cutting), for example, the air inlet portion 100 can be formed in the form of an opening, a hole or a grille.

[0100] When the air inlet 100 is installed on the first housing 400, the air inlet 100 can be an independent component, which is fixedly connected to the opening area of ​​the first housing 400 by bolts, clips, adhesives or other fixing methods.

[0101] By forming or mounting the air inlet portion 100 on the first housing 400, the airflow supply device of this disclosure can achieve a compact design and efficient airflow introduction.

[0102] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4Preferably, in some embodiments of this disclosure, the radial dimension of at least a portion of the airflow guiding channel increases in the direction from the air disturbance mechanism 302 to the air outlet 200.

[0103] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 An airflow guiding channel is located inside the first housing 400 to guide the airflow generated by the air disturbance mechanism 302 toward the air outlet 200.

[0104] The aforementioned design of increasing the radial dimension of at least a portion of the airflow guiding channel allows the airflow to gradually diffuse as it flows toward the air outlet 200, thereby covering a larger target area (such as the floor of a bathroom shower area) after being output from the air outlet 200, thus improving the drying effect.

[0105] Specifically, the radial dimension of the airflow guiding channel can be increased in various ways, such as gradually increasing, stepwise increasing, irregular increasing, etc., all of which fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0106] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the radial dimension of the airflow guiding channel can remain constant and small in the region near the air disturbance mechanism 302 to maintain a high airflow velocity and pressure, and then gradually increase in the region near the outlet 200 to allow the airflow to diffuse out from the outlet 200. This design allows the airflow to cover a wider area of ​​the ground in the second space when it is output, enhancing the drying effect on surface water.

[0107] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the radial dimension variation of the airflow guiding channel can be achieved through the structural design inside the first housing 400, for example by setting gradually expanding channel walls, conical structures, diffuser structures, etc.

[0108] In this disclosure, "radial direction of the airflow guiding channel" refers to the direction perpendicular to the main axis of the airflow guiding channel (i.e., the main flow direction of the airflow within the channel, usually the direction of the channel's central axis). "Radial dimension" refers to the geometric dimension of the airflow guiding channel in this radial direction, which can be expressed by the channel's width, diameter, cross-sectional area perpendicular to the main axis of the airflow guiding channel, etc.

[0109] For example, if the airflow guiding channel has a circular or near-circular cross-section, the radial dimension can be the inner diameter of the channel; if the channel has a rectangular or other non-circular cross-section, the radial dimension can be the width or height of the channel in a plane perpendicular to the central axis of the channel.

[0110] This disclosure does not impose any particular limitation on the representation of radial dimensions. Any selection or modification of the representation of radial dimensions by those skilled in the art based on the technical solutions of this disclosure shall fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0111] The inner wall of the airflow guiding channel is preferably a smooth curved or planar shape to reduce airflow resistance, avoid turbulence, and improve the stability of airflow transmission.

[0112] By designing at least a portion of the radial dimension of the airflow guiding channel to be increased in the direction from the air disturbance mechanism 302 to the air outlet 200, the airflow providing device of this disclosure can optimize the distribution and coverage of airflow, and is particularly suitable for scenarios such as large-area bathroom shower areas that require rapid drying. At the same time, this design can reduce energy loss of the airflow within the channel.

[0113] Continue to refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 Preferably, in some embodiments of this disclosure, the airflow providing device further includes:

[0114] The airflow temperature control unit 500 is installed inside the airflow guide channel. The airflow inside the airflow guide channel can be heated or cooled by the airflow temperature control unit 500, so that the heated or cooled airflow is output from the air outlet 200.

[0115] By installing the airflow temperature control unit 500 in the airflow guide channel within the first housing 400, the airflow temperature can be adjusted. The airflow temperature control unit 500 can heat or cool the airflow, so that the air outlet 200 outputs airflow at a suitable temperature to meet different drying needs.

[0116] The airflow temperature control unit 500 may include a heating element (such as an electric heating wire) or a cooling element (such as a thermoelectric cooler), and may also be equipped with a temperature control sensor and control circuit to ensure accurate temperature regulation and safe operation.

[0117] The airflow temperature control unit 500 is fixed inside the airflow guide channel. Compared with the air disturbance mechanism 302, the airflow temperature control unit 500 is closer to the air outlet 200 to avoid unnecessary resistance to the airflow and ensure transmission efficiency.

[0118] Figure 5 and Figure 6 These are schematic diagrams of the airflow temperature control unit 500 from different perspectives, representing one embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 7 yes Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the airflow supply device after the air outlet 200 has been removed.

[0119] refer to Figures 5 to 7The airflow temperature control unit 500 includes a plurality of heating elements and / or cooling elements that can form a heating array and / or a cooling array. Gaps are formed between the heating elements in the heating array and between the cooling elements in the cooling array. Airflow can flow through the gaps through the airflow temperature control unit 500 to be heated or cooled by the airflow temperature control unit 500.

[0120] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The airflow temperature control unit 500 may include a mounting frame, through which the airflow temperature control unit 500 is installed in the airflow guide channel. Those skilled in the art, guided by the technical solutions of this disclosure, may modify the installation method / structure of the airflow temperature control unit 500 within the airflow guide channel, and all such modifications shall fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0121] Continue to refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 Preferably, in some embodiments of this disclosure, the airflow guiding channel described above includes a first part 401 of the airflow guiding channel and a second part 402 of the airflow guiding channel.

[0122] The first part 401 of the airflow guiding channel is located between the air disturbance mechanism 302 and the airflow temperature control unit 500.

[0123] The second part 402 of the airflow guiding channel is located between the airflow temperature control unit 500 and the air outlet 200.

[0124] The radial dimension of the first part 401 of the airflow guiding channel decreases in the direction from the air disturbance mechanism 302 to the airflow temperature control unit 500, or decreases first and then increases.

[0125] The radial dimension of the second part 402 of the airflow guiding channel increases in the direction from the airflow temperature control unit 500 to the air outlet 200.

[0126] This disclosure optimizes the flow characteristics of airflow within the first housing 400 by configuring the airflow guiding channel to include a first portion 401 and a second portion 402.

[0127] In some embodiments, the radial dimension of the first portion 401 of the airflow guiding channel decreases (not shown) in the direction from the air disturbance mechanism 302 to the airflow temperature control unit 500, which can increase the airflow velocity and pressure and ensure that the airflow flows efficiently to the airflow temperature control unit 500.

[0128] In other embodiments, the radial dimension of the first portion 401 of the airflow guiding channel first decreases and then increases in the direction from the air disturbance mechanism 302 to the airflow temperature control unit 500 (see reference). Figure 4 The radial dimension first decreases and then increases to further optimize airflow stability. The inner wall of the first part 401 is preferably a smooth curved surface or a smoothly transitioned shape to reduce airflow resistance.

[0129] The radial dimension of the second part 402 of the airflow guiding channel increases from the airflow temperature control unit 500 to the air outlet 200, and can be gradually increased, stepped, or irregularly increased. This design allows the airflow to gradually diffuse as it flows towards the air outlet 200, resulting in a larger coverage area for the airflow output through the air outlet 200, thereby acting more effectively on the secondary space (such as the floor of a bathroom shower area) and improving drying uniformity and efficiency. The inner wall of the second part 402 is also designed to reduce turbulence and energy loss.

[0130] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the first part of the first housing 400 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (partial structural schematic diagram of the first part of the first housing).

[0131] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the second part of the first housing 400 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0132] In some embodiments of this disclosure, a first portion 401 of the airflow guiding channel is formed within a first portion of the first housing 400, and a second portion 402 of the airflow guiding channel is formed within a second portion of the first housing 400.

[0133] The first part of the first housing 400 and the second part of the first housing 400 can be detachably connected together to form the first housing 400.

[0134] Those skilled in the art, inspired by the technical solutions disclosed herein, may modify the structure of the first housing, all of which fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0135] Continue to refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments of this disclosure, the air disturbance mechanism 302 is a cylindrical impeller mechanism, the drive mechanism 301 is a motor, the cylindrical impeller mechanism has a hollow cavity, and the motor is installed inside the hollow cavity of the cylindrical impeller mechanism. This design can realize a compact airflow generating device and achieve efficient power transmission.

[0136] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 3 and Figure 4The cylindrical impeller mechanism may include multiple blades arranged along its outer periphery. The motor drives the cylindrical impeller mechanism to rotate around its axis, disturbing the air to form a negative pressure, drawing in air from the air inlet 100, and pushing the airflow along the airflow guide channel to the air outlet 200.

[0137] The hollow housing is located in the central area of ​​the cylindrical wind turbine mechanism, and its size and shape are adapted to the installation requirements of the motor. The motor can be securely installed in the hollow housing using fasteners (such as bolts or clips) or by fitting.

[0138] By mounting the motor within the hollow housing of the cylindrical impeller mechanism, the airflow supply device can significantly reduce its overall volume and optimize the space utilization within the first housing 400. Simultaneously, this design allows the motor and the cylindrical impeller mechanism to be arranged coaxially, reducing transmission losses and improving airflow generation efficiency.

[0139] Figure 10 and Figure 11 These are schematic diagrams of the overall structure of an airflow providing device according to one embodiment of this disclosure from different perspectives.

[0140] refer to Figure 10 and Figure 11 The airflow supply device disclosed herein also includes a second housing 700. The first housing 400 and its internal airflow generating devices are all disposed within the second housing 700, and the air outlet 200 is exposed through the first side wall of the second housing 700 (see reference). Figure 10 ).

[0141] By providing the second housing 700, the airflow supply device of this disclosure can be completely or partially housed within the aforementioned isolation wall (i.e., completely or partially embedded within the aforementioned isolation wall).

[0142] Embedded installation allows the airflow supply device to be flush with or partially protrude from the wall surface, reducing space occupation, while also positioning the air outlet 200 close to the ground to improve drying efficiency.

[0143] The air outlet 200 is preferably sealed to the second housing 700 (e.g., through a sealing gasket).

[0144] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second housing of an airflow supply device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure after a portion of the housing has been removed.

[0145] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 11 and Figure 12The second housing 700 includes a cover plate 710, on which an air intake region 711 (which may be a perforated region) is formed. The cover plate 710 faces the first space, so that air from the first space can enter the second housing 700 through the air intake region 711 and then enter the first housing 400 through the air intake port 100.

[0146] The cover plate 710 can serve as an inspection port. After the cover plate 710 is disassembled or opened, an inspection port can be formed to inspect the components inside the second housing 700.

[0147] Through the embedded design of the second housing 700, the airflow supply device can be integrated into the partition structure (such as the partition wall described above).

[0148] refer to Figure 12 Preferably, in some embodiments of this disclosure, an air intake region 711 and a non-air intake region 712 are formed on the cover plate 710, with the air intake region 711 being closer to the air intake port 100 than the non-air intake region 712, thereby optimizing the air intake efficiency.

[0149] This disclosure improves the intake efficiency of the airflow generating device 300 by designing the intake region 711 closer to the air inlet 100, thereby ensuring that air enters the first housing 400 via the shortest path.

[0150] Figure 13 and Figure 14 The diagrams show an embodiment of the airflow supply device of this disclosure after it is embedded in a partition wall, viewed from both the second and first spatial perspectives.

[0151] refer to Figure 13 The air outlet 200 is located on the partition wall near the ground.

[0152] refer to Figure 14 The intake area 711 is located above the non-intake area 712.

[0153] Any modifications made by those skilled in the art to the structure of the cover plate 710 or the position / shape of the air intake area 711, based on the inspiration of the technical solutions disclosed herein, shall fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0154] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of an airflow supply device embedded in a partition wall via a retaining mechanism, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0155] Figure 16 From Figure 15 A schematic diagram of the structure as viewed from the right.

[0156] The airflow supply device disclosed herein can be mounted on a partition wall via a retaining mechanism.

[0157] In some embodiments of this disclosure, a wall receiving cavity is formed within the partition wall, and the airflow supply device is integrally or partially disposed within the wall receiving cavity, and the holding mechanism is also disposed within the wall receiving cavity.

[0158] The retaining mechanism is fixedly connected from the inside of the partition wall to the partition wall and / or floor structure, and the airflow supply device is fixedly mounted on the retaining mechanism, thereby achieving a stable installation of the airflow supply device within the wall cavity. The retaining mechanism can be connected to the partition wall and / or floor structure via locking bolts 804 (e.g., expansion bolts) or other fasteners to ensure the stability of the retaining mechanism, thereby ensuring the stability of the airflow supply device.

[0159] refer to Figure 15 In some embodiments of this disclosure, the holding mechanism preferably includes a bracket 801, a horizontal adjusting rod 802, and a vertical adjusting rod 803.

[0160] The first end of the horizontal adjusting rod 802 is fixedly connected to the first position (e.g., the first end) of the bracket 801, and the second end of the horizontal adjusting rod 802 is fixedly connected to the partition wall. The length of the horizontal adjusting rod 802 in the horizontal direction can be adjusted to accommodate wall cavities of different thicknesses, ensuring stable positioning of the airflow supply device in the horizontal direction.

[0161] The first end of the vertical adjusting rod 803 is fixedly connected to the second position (e.g., the second end) of the bracket 801, and the second end of the vertical adjusting rod 803 is fixedly connected to the partition wall or ground structure. The length of the vertical adjusting rod 803 can be adjusted to accommodate wall cavities of different heights. The adjusting rod can be in the form of a telescopic rod.

[0162] Those skilled in the art, inspired by the technical solutions disclosed herein, can select or adjust the specific type or structure of the adjusting rod, all of which fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0163] Depend on Figure 15 and Figure 16 As can be seen, in some embodiments, the bracket 801 has a vertical support portion and a horizontal support portion, and the horizontal support portion and the vertical support portion are preferably an integral structure.

[0164] It should be noted that, Figure 15 and Figure 16 The shape of the bracket shown is exemplary, and any changes to the shape and / or structure of the bracket 801 made by those skilled in the art based on the teachings of this disclosure fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0165] For example, bracket 801 may include only the horizontal support portion or only the vertical support portion.

[0166] Any modifications made to the structure of the retaining mechanism by those skilled in the art based on the technical solutions disclosed herein fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0167] Figure 17 and Figure 18 These are schematic diagrams of the airflow providing device from different perspectives, representing yet another embodiment of this disclosure.

[0168] Figure 19 yes Figure 17 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the airflow supply device after removing the air inlet 100, the air inlet duct, and part of the first housing.

[0169] refer to Figure 17 , Figure 18 and Figure 19 The airflow supply device of this embodiment includes:

[0170] Air inlet 100, the air inlet 100 is used to introduce air into the first space;

[0171] 200 mm at the air outlet;

[0172] An airflow generating device 300 is disposed between the air inlet portion 100 and the air outlet portion 200.

[0173] The airflow generating device 300 includes a drive mechanism 301 and an air disturbance mechanism 302. The air disturbance mechanism 302 can be driven to rotate by the drive mechanism 301. When the air disturbance mechanism 302 rotates, it generates an airflow that enters from the air inlet 100 and is output from the air outlet 200. The airflow is used to dry the second space.

[0174] The first space and the second space are two spaces that are completely separated or partially separated;

[0175] The first housing 400, the drive mechanism 301 and the air disturbance mechanism 302 are all disposed inside the first housing 400. An airflow guiding channel is formed inside the first housing 400. The airflow generated by the air disturbance mechanism 302 is guided to the air outlet 200 through the airflow guiding channel.

[0176] The intake pipe section 600 is connected between the first housing 400 and the intake port section 100;

[0177] A first vent structure 900 (e.g., multiple holes, or a hole adapted to the air intake pipe 600) is formed at the part of the first housing 400 that is connected to the air intake pipe 600, so that air in the first space can be introduced into the first housing 400 through the air intake port 100, the air intake pipe 600 and the first vent structure 900.

[0178] This disclosure forms an airflow channel from a first space (such as a dry area of ​​a bathroom or the external environment) to the interior of the first housing 400 by connecting the air intake pipe portion 600 between the first housing 400 and the air intake portion 100. The air intake pipe portion 600 can be fixedly connected to the first housing 400 and the air intake portion 100 by bolts, clips, or fittings, ensuring the sealing and stability of airflow transmission.

[0179] By providing the air intake pipe section 600, the installation positions of the air intake section 100 can be expanded.

[0180] Among them, can Figure 1 The air inlet 100 of the airflow supply device in the corresponding embodiment is used as Figures 17 to 19 The first vent structure 900 of the airflow supply device in the corresponding embodiment.

[0181] Any modifications to the shape, specific configuration, etc. of the first pore structure 900 made by those skilled in the art based on the technical solutions disclosed herein fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0182] Continue to refer to Figures 17 to 19 Preferably, the axis around which the air disturbance mechanism 302 rotates is parallel or substantially parallel to the main extension direction of the intake duct section 600. Figure 17 and Figure 18 The red dashed lines in the image should preferably overlap.

[0183] The main extension direction of the intake duct section 600 is the direction of the central axis of the main body of the intake duct section 600, and air flows from the intake port section 100 to the first air hole structure 900 along this direction.

[0184] The above structural design improves the efficiency of air entering the first housing 400 from the first space (such as the dry area of ​​the toilet).

[0185] Figures 17 to 19 The airflow supply device shown may also include the second housing 700 described above, in which the connection portion of the air inlet duct 600 with the first housing 400 and the first housing are disposed within the second housing 700, and the air outlet 200 is exposed from the first side wall of the second housing 700.

[0186] In this embodiment, the cover plate 710 of the second housing 700 may not form the air intake area 711 described above, so the cover plate 710 can be used only as an inspection port plate.

[0187] Figure 20 This diagram shows the airflow supply equipment embedded in the partition wall from the perspective of the first space.

[0188] Figure 20 An example is shown of the air inlet portion 100 and the cover plate 710 of the second housing 700.

[0189] In some embodiments, the airflow supply device includes a second housing, and the airflow supply device can be mounted on the partition wall based on the second housing (e.g., via...). Figure 15 , Figure 16 In some embodiments, the airflow supply device does not have a second housing, and the airflow supply device can be mounted on the partition wall based on the first housing (e.g., via...). Figure 15 , Figure 16 The retaining mechanism shown is installed on the partition wall, and the first housing is fixedly installed on the retaining mechanism, both of which fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0190] The airflow supply device in each of the above embodiments may also include a control module (not shown). The control module may be a mechanical control panel or an LCD control panel, etc. The control module may integrate a temperature control submodule, an airflow generating device control submodule, etc. The temperature control submodule is used to control or set the opening and closing of the airflow temperature control unit and the target airflow temperature value. The airflow generating device control submodule is used to control or set the opening and closing of the drive mechanism 301, the speed, etc.

[0191] The control module can be installed on the wall of the aforementioned partition wall facing the second space / first space, or it can be installed on other walls of the second space or the first space. This disclosure does not make any special limitation in this regard, and all of them fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0192] Figures 21 to 26 Various implementations of the air outlet 200 are shown.

[0193] Figure 21 and Figure 22 A schematic diagram of the structure of an air outlet 200 according to one embodiment is shown from different perspectives. It can be a single-layer retractable louvered air outlet in a rectangular shape, or a double-layer retractable louvered air outlet.

[0194] Figure 23 The diagram shows a single-layer, circular, louvered air outlet, which can also be a double-layer, louvered air outlet.

[0195] Figure 24 The spherical air outlet is shown.

[0196] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the airflow supply device may further include an air outlet protective cover 201, which may be opened or closed, thereby exposing or concealing the air outlet 200 on the wall separating the wall.

[0197] When closed, the vent cover 201 can completely cover the vent 200, so that the vent 200 is not exposed from the partition wall.

[0198] When the air supply device is not in use or not in operation, closing the air outlet protective cover 201 can prevent water (water vapor, etc.) from the second space from entering the air supply device through the air outlet 200.

[0199] Figure 25 A flip-type vent cover 201 is shown, and the opening degree of the vent cover 201 can be controlled by controlling the degree of flipping of the vent cover 201. Figure 25 In the left image, the vent cover 201 is in the closed state. Figure 25 In the right image, the vent cover 201 is in the open position.

[0200] Figure 26 A sliding vent cover 201 is shown, and the opening degree of the vent cover 201 can be controlled by controlling the degree of sliding of the vent cover. Figure 26 In the left image, the vent cover 201 is in the closed state. Figure 26 In the right image, the vent cover 201 is in the open position.

[0201] Those skilled in the art, inspired by the technical solutions disclosed herein, will understand, for example... Figures 21 to 26 Any changes to the shape, size, structure, etc. of the air outlet 200 shown are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0202] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment / mode," "some embodiments / modes," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment / mode or example is included in at least one embodiment / mode or example of this disclosure. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment / mode or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments / modes or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments / modes or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments / modes or examples.

[0203] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this disclosure, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0204] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments are merely for illustrating the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. Those skilled in the art can make other changes or modifications based on the above disclosure, and these changes or modifications still fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An airflow supply device, characterized in that, include: An air inlet is provided for introducing air into the first space. Air outlet; An airflow generating device, wherein the airflow generating device is disposed between the air inlet and the air outlet; and The airflow generating device includes a driving mechanism and an air disturbance mechanism. The air disturbance mechanism can be driven to rotate by the driving mechanism. When the air disturbance mechanism rotates, it generates an airflow that enters through the air inlet and is output through the air outlet. The airflow can be provided to the second space. The first space and the second space are two spaces that are completely separated or partially separated.

2. The airflow supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The airflow supply device also includes: The first housing contains both the drive mechanism and the air disturbance mechanism. An airflow guiding channel is formed within the first housing, and the airflow generated by the air disturbance mechanism is guided to the air outlet through the airflow guiding channel.

3. The airflow supply device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air inlet is formed or mounted on the first housing.

4. The airflow supply device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The radial dimension of at least a portion of the airflow guiding channel increases in the direction from the air disturbance mechanism to the air outlet.

5. The airflow supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The airflow supply device also includes: An airflow temperature control unit is disposed within the airflow guiding channel. The airflow within the airflow guiding channel can be heated or cooled by the airflow temperature control unit, so that heated or cooled airflow is output from the air outlet.

6. The airflow supply device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The airflow guiding channel includes a first part of the airflow guiding channel and a second part of the airflow guiding channel; The first part of the airflow guiding channel is located between the air disturbance mechanism and the airflow temperature control unit; The second part of the airflow guiding channel is located between the airflow temperature control unit and the air outlet. The radial dimension of the first part of the airflow guiding channel decreases in the direction from the air disturbance mechanism to the airflow temperature control unit, or decreases first and then increases; The radial dimension of the second part of the airflow guiding channel increases in the direction from the airflow temperature control section to the air outlet.

7. The airflow supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air disturbance mechanism is a cylindrical wind turbine mechanism, the driving mechanism is a motor, the cylindrical wind turbine mechanism has a hollow cavity, and the motor is installed inside the hollow cavity of the cylindrical wind turbine mechanism.

8. The airflow supply device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The airflow supply device also includes: An air intake pipe section is connected between the first housing and the air intake port section; The portion of the first housing connected to the air intake pipe portion forms a first air hole structure, allowing air from the first space to be introduced into the first housing via the air intake portion, the air intake pipe portion, and the first air hole structure.

9. The airflow supply device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The axis around which the air disturbance mechanism rotates is parallel or substantially parallel to the main extension direction of the air intake duct.

10. The airflow supply device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first housing includes a first part and a second part, which are detachably connected. The first part of the airflow guiding channel is formed within the first part of the first housing, and the second part of the airflow guiding channel is formed within the second part of the first housing.

11. The airflow supply device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The airflow supply device also includes: A second housing, wherein the first housing is disposed within the second housing, and the air outlet protrudes from one side wall of the second housing; The airflow supply device is fully or partially embedded within the partition structure that separates the first space from the second space via the second housing.

12. The airflow supply device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The second housing includes a cover plate facing the first space, the cover plate having an air intake area through which air from the first space can enter the second housing and then enter the first housing via the air inlet.

13. The airflow supply device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The cover plate also includes a non-intake area, which is closer to the air intake than the non-intake area.

14. The airflow supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The airflow supply device also includes: An air outlet protective cover, which can be operated to an open or closed state; When the air outlet protective cover is in the closed state, the air outlet protective cover completely covers the air outlet; When the air outlet protective cover is in the open state, at least a portion of the air outlet is not covered by the air outlet protective cover.

15. The airflow supply device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The airflow temperature control unit includes multiple heating elements arranged in an array, with gaps between adjacent heating elements, through which the airflow can flow to be heated by the airflow temperature control unit.

16. The airflow supply device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The airflow temperature control unit includes multiple cooling elements arranged in an array, with gaps between adjacent cooling elements, through which the airflow can flow to be cooled by the airflow temperature control unit.

17. The airflow supply device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The airflow temperature control unit includes multiple heating elements and multiple cooling elements. The multiple heating elements are arranged in a first array, and the multiple cooling elements are arranged in a second array. The first array and the second array are arranged along the airflow direction. There are gaps between adjacent heating elements and between adjacent cooling elements. The airflow can flow through the gap to be heated by the first array of the airflow temperature control unit or cooled by the second array of the airflow temperature control unit.

18. A holding mechanism for mounting the airflow supply device of any one of claims 1 to 17 onto a partition structure for separating the first space and the second space, characterized in that, include: A bracket is used to support and secure the airflow supply device; An adjusting rod is used to connect the bracket to the partition structure and / or the ground structure, and the length of the adjusting rod is adjustable.

19. The retaining mechanism according to claim 18, characterized in that, The number of adjusting rods is multiple, which may be multiple horizontal adjusting rods, or multiple vertical adjusting rods, or include at least one horizontal adjusting rod and at least one vertical adjusting rod; The first end of the lateral adjustment rod is used to be fixedly connected to the first position of the bracket, and the second end of the lateral adjustment rod is used to be fixedly connected to the partition structure; The first end of the vertical adjustment rod is used to be fixedly connected to the second position of the bracket, and the second end of the vertical adjustment rod is used to be fixedly connected to the partition structure.

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