Incubator base and baby incubator

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of baby incubator provides a kind of incubator base and baby incubator, including shell, with containing cavity and air inlet and air outlet, air outlet is used to send air to the incubator body of baby incubator;Partition, along horizontal direction is located in containing cavity, to first chamber and second chamber that are mutually independent with containing cavity is separated along vertical direction, air inlet and air outlet are connected with second chamber respectively, partition has the containing groove recessed towards first chamber;Fan, is located in containing groove;Heating element, be located in containing groove, and with air outlet alignment setting along the length direction of shell;Humidifier, be located in first chamber or second chamber, humidifier's humidification mouth is connected with second chamber, and the humidification mouth is located heating element side away from air outlet, to humidify after heating air. Through the embodiment of the utility model, the production difficulty of air duct in incubator base can be reduced, and the sealing performance of air duct can also be guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of infant incubator technology, specifically to an incubator base and an infant incubator. Background Technology

[0002] The air duct inside the base of the infant incubator is the core structure that ensures the stable delivery of hot and humid air and maintains a constant temperature and humidity environment inside the incubator, which is directly related to the safety and comfort of the infant.

[0003] In existing technologies, the air ducts inside the base are mostly formed by assembling multiple components. However, this structure makes the assembly process cumbersome, increases the complexity of the production process and labor costs, and the joints between multiple components are difficult to seal completely, easily forming tiny gaps. The heated, humid air can easily leak from these gaps during transportation, causing losses and disrupting the stability of temperature and humidity inside the incubator, making it difficult to guarantee a constant and suitable environment for infants. Utility Model Content

[0004] The problem solved by this invention is how to reduce the manufacturing difficulty of the air duct inside the incubator base while ensuring the sealing performance of the air duct.

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides an incubator base and an infant incubator.

[0006] In a first aspect, this utility model provides an incubator base for use in an infant incubator, comprising a shell having a receiving cavity and an air inlet and an air outlet, the air outlet being used to supply air to the incubator body of the infant incubator; a partition, disposed horizontally within the receiving cavity to divide the receiving cavity vertically into a first chamber and a second chamber, the air inlet and air outlet being respectively connected to the second chamber, the partition having a receiving groove recessed towards the first chamber; a fan, disposed within the receiving groove, the fan having an air intake and an air exhaust, the air intake being disposed near the air inlet; a heating element, disposed within the receiving groove and aligned with the air exhaust along the length of the shell; and a humidifier, disposed within the first chamber or the second chamber, the humidifier's humidification port being connected to the second chamber, and the humidification port being located on the side of the heating element away from the air exhaust, for humidifying the heated air.

[0007] The beneficial effects of this incubator base are: By setting the above structure, the shell can provide a load-bearing function, with its own receiving cavity, air inlet and air outlet. The air outlet is directly connected to the incubator body, so as to supply air to the incubator body.

[0008] Meanwhile, the partition horizontally divides the accommodating cavity into independent first and second chambers, allowing for the separate layout of components such as the fan, heating element, and humidifier without interference. The recessed groove of the partition facing the first chamber directly forms the main body of the air duct, directly replacing the traditional air duct composed of multiple sheet metal parts and pipes. Production requires only one-time processing through stamping and bending, eliminating complex splicing and alignment processes, significantly reducing the number of parts and assembly time, lowering production and assembly costs. Furthermore, the one-piece molded accommodating groove has no seams, avoiding the tiny gaps caused by loose component splicing in traditional air ducts, thus ensuring the air duct's sealing performance. In addition, the independent separation of the chambers prevents airflow interference between different functional areas, further reducing irregular leakage of hot and humid air and ensuring a sealed and stable airflow path within the air duct.

[0009] Furthermore, the fan is embedded in the receiving slot, with the air intake positioned close to the air outlet, providing power for airflow and enabling directional airflow from the air inlet, through the air duct, to the air outlet. At the same time, the receiving slot provides installation and positioning space for the fan, eliminating the need for additional independent fan mounting brackets or splicing adapter structures; it can be directly embedded and fixed, simplifying the fan installation process. In addition, the close proximity of the air intake and air outlet shortens the air intake path and eliminates the need for complex piping, reducing the number of assembly steps for the fan.

[0010] Furthermore, the heating element is located in the receiving tank and aligned with the fan exhaust port along the length of the shell, which can quickly heat the air discharged by the fan, thereby helping to provide a constant humidity environment for the incubator. At the same time, the heating element is directly installed in the air duct formed by the receiving tank, eliminating the need for additional splicing of heating channels. The alignment design between the heating element and the exhaust port eliminates the need for additional adjustment of the airflow direction, further simplifying the structure of the air duct.

[0011] In addition, the humidifier can be installed in either the first or second chamber, with the humidification port facing the side of the heating element away from the exhaust port, thereby humidifying the heated air and providing a constant humidity environment for the incubator.

[0012] Optionally, the housing includes: an outer shell having the receiving cavity, the outer shell having an opening on its upward-facing side; a cover plate covering the opening, the cover plate and the partition plate forming a second chamber, the air inlet and the air outlet being disposed on the cover plate.

[0013] Optionally, the incubator base further includes: a first baffle, which covers the opening of the receiving groove and is located above the fan, the first baffle having a first opening, the first opening being aligned with the air inlet along the height direction of the shell.

[0014] Optionally, the incubator base further includes a first baffle and a second baffle disposed in the second chamber. Both sides of the first baffle and both sides of the second baffle are respectively connected to the surface of the cover plate facing the first baffle and the surface of the first baffle facing the cover plate, so as to divide the second chamber horizontally into a first chamber, an air inlet chamber and an exhaust chamber. The air intake is located in the air inlet chamber and is connected to the air inlet chamber. The heating element and the humidification port of the humidifier are located in the exhaust chamber and the air outlet is connected to the exhaust chamber.

[0015] Optionally, the humidifier is disposed in the first chamber, the partition is provided with a second opening, the second opening is located in the exhaust chamber, and the second opening is connected to the humidification port of the humidifier.

[0016] Optionally, multiple air outlets are provided, and the multiple air outlets are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the cover plate.

[0017] Optionally, the heating element includes a heating wire.

[0018] Optionally, the rotation axis of the fan blades is parallel to the height direction of the housing.

[0019] Optionally, the partition is a one-piece molded metal plate.

[0020] Secondly, this utility model provides an infant incubator, including the aforementioned incubator base.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the infant incubator in this embodiment compared to the prior art are the same as those of the incubator base described above, and will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the incubator base provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the outer shell provided for an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an infant incubator provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of an infant incubator provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 10. Housing 11. Receiving cavity 12. Air inlet 13. Air outlet 14. Outer shell 15. Cover plate Partition 20, First chamber 21, Second chamber 22, First chamber 221, Inlet chamber 222, Exhaust chamber 223, Receiving slot 23 Fan 30, air intake 31, air exhaust 32 Heating element 40 Humidifier 50 First baffle 60 First category, 70. Second section 80, door panel 90, length direction of the shell X, width direction of the shell Y, height direction of the shell Z. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although some embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this utility model can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this utility model. It should be understood that the drawings and embodiments of this utility model are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0025] In the attached figures, the X-axis represents the length of the housing; the Y-axis represents the width of the housing; and the Z-axis represents the height of the housing. It should be noted that the aforementioned representations of the X, Y, and Z axes are for ease of description and simplification of this invention, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0026] The term "comprising" and its variations as used herein are open-ended, meaning "including but not limited to"; the term "based on" means "at least partially based on"; the term "one embodiment" means "at least one embodiment"; the term "another embodiment" means "at least one additional embodiment"; the term "some embodiments" means "at least some embodiments"; and the term "optionally" means "optional embodiments". Definitions of other terms will be given in the following description. It should be noted that the concepts of "first," "second," etc., mentioned in this utility model are only used to distinguish different devices, modules, or units, and are not used to limit the order of functions performed by these devices, modules, or units or their interdependencies.

[0027] It should be noted that the terms "one" and "multiple" used in this utility model are illustrative rather than restrictive. Those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise expressly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".

[0028] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, in a first aspect, the present invention provides an incubator base for use in an infant incubator, comprising a shell 10 having a receiving cavity 11, an air inlet 12, and an air outlet 13, the air outlet 13 being used to supply air to the incubator body of the infant incubator; a partition 20, horizontally disposed within the receiving cavity 11, dividing the receiving cavity 11 vertically into a first chamber 21 and a second chamber 22, the air inlet 12 and the air outlet 13 being respectively connected to the second chamber 22, the partition 20 having a direction towards the first chamber 21. The chamber 21 has a recessed receiving groove 23; a fan 30 is located in the receiving groove 23, and the fan 30 has an air intake 31 and an air exhaust 32, with the air intake 31 located near the air inlet 12; a heating element 40 is located in the receiving groove 23 and is aligned with the air exhaust 32 along the length of the housing 10, and the receiving groove 23 forms an air duct; a humidifier 50 is located in the first chamber 21 or the second chamber 22, and the humidification port of the humidifier 50 is located on the side of the heating element 40 away from the air exhaust 32, so as to humidify the heated air.

[0029] In this embodiment, the shell 10 is the main structure of the incubator base, which is roughly rectangular and can provide a load-bearing function. It also has a housing cavity 11, an air inlet 12 and an air outlet 13. The air outlet 13 is directly connected to the incubator body, so as to supply air to the incubator body.

[0030] Meanwhile, the partition 20 horizontally divides the receiving cavity 11 into independent first chamber 21 and second chamber 22, allowing components such as the fan 30, heating element 40, and humidifier 50 to be arranged in separate zones without interfering with each other. The receiving groove 23 formed by the recess of the partition 20 towards the first chamber 21 directly constitutes the main body of the air duct, thus directly replacing the traditional air duct composed of multiple sheet metal parts and pipes. During production, it only requires one-time processing such as stamping and bending, eliminating the need for complex splicing and alignment processes, significantly reducing the number of parts and assembly time, and lowering production and assembly costs. Furthermore, the one-piece molded receiving groove 23 has no splicing gaps, avoiding the small gaps caused by loose component splicing in traditional air ducts, thereby ensuring the air duct's sealing performance. In addition, the independent separation of the chambers prevents airflow interference between different functional areas, further reducing irregular leakage of hot and humid air and ensuring a closed and stable airflow path within the air duct.

[0031] Furthermore, the fan 30 is embedded in the receiving groove 23, with its air intake 31 located close to the air inlet 12. The fan 30 provides power for airflow, enabling directional airflow from the air inlet 12 through the air duct to the air outlet 13. At the same time, the receiving groove 23 provides installation and positioning space for the fan 30, eliminating the need for an additional independent fan 30 mounting bracket or splicing adapter structure. It can be directly embedded and fixed, simplifying the installation process of the fan 30. In addition, the close proximity of the air intake 31 and the air inlet 12 shortens the air intake path and eliminates the need for complex piping, reducing the assembly steps of the fan 30.

[0032] Furthermore, the heating element 40 is located in the receiving groove 23 and is aligned with the exhaust port 32 of the fan 30 along the length of the shell 10. This allows for rapid heating of the air discharged by the fan 30, which is beneficial for providing a constant humidity environment for the incubator. At the same time, the heating element 40 is directly installed in the air duct formed by the receiving groove 23, eliminating the need for additional splicing of the heating channel. The alignment design between the heating element 40 and the exhaust port 32 eliminates the need for additional adjustment of the airflow direction, further simplifying the structure of the air duct.

[0033] In addition, the humidifier 50 can be installed in either the first chamber 21 or the second chamber 22, with the humidification port facing the side of the heating element 40 away from the exhaust port 32, thereby humidifying the heated air and providing a constant humidity environment for the incubator.

[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, optionally, the housing 10 includes: an outer shell 14 having a receiving cavity 11, the outer shell 14 having an opening on the side facing the incubator body; a cover plate 15 covering the opening, the cover plate 15 and the partition plate 20 forming a second chamber 22, and an air inlet 12 and an air outlet 13 being disposed on the cover plate 15.

[0035] By setting the above structure, the outer shell 14 has a receiving cavity 11 for accommodating all internal components, and an opening is reserved on one side facing the incubator body. This provides space for component installation and a foundation for the subsequent closing of the cover plate 15 to form a closed chamber. Furthermore, the outer shell 14 can be produced by one-time molding processes such as injection molding and sheet metal stamping, without the need for multiple splicing processes, thereby significantly reducing manufacturing errors and production costs.

[0036] Secondly, the cover plate 15 covers the opening of the outer shell 14, forming a second chamber 22 together with the partition plate 20. At the same time, the cover plate 15 can also integrate the air inlet 12 and the air outlet 13 to realize the flow of air. Furthermore, the cover plate 15 and the partition plate 20 are tightly fitted together, which can completely seal the second chamber 22, thereby preventing the leakage of airflow in the second chamber 22 (such as leakage to the first chamber 21 and the outside of the outer shell 14).

[0037] In this embodiment, the cover plate 15 and the outer shell 14 can be connected by screws, clips or other structures, which facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the two and improves the efficiency of component assembly and disassembly.

[0038] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, optionally, the incubator base also includes: a first baffle 60, which covers the receiving groove 23 and is located above the fan 30. The first baffle 60 has a first opening, which is aligned with the air intake 31 along the height direction of the housing 10.

[0039] By setting the above structure, the first baffle 60 is placed on the receiving groove 23 of the partition 20 (i.e. the top of the integrated air duct) and located directly above the fan 30. Its first opening is aligned with the air intake 31 of the fan 30 along the height direction of the housing 10, so that the first opening can provide a directional air intake channel for the air intake 31 of the fan 30, ensuring that air enters the fan 30 from a designated path, thereby improving the air intake efficiency of the fan 30.

[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, optionally, the incubator base also includes a first baffle 70 and a second baffle 80 disposed in the second chamber 22. Both sides of the first baffle 70 and both sides of the second baffle 80 are respectively connected to the surface of the cover plate 15 facing the first baffle 60 and the surface of the first baffle 60 facing the cover plate 15, so as to divide the second chamber 22 horizontally into a first chamber 221, an air inlet chamber 222 and an exhaust chamber 223. The air inlet 31 is located in the air inlet chamber 222, and the air inlet 12 is connected to the air inlet chamber 222. The humidification ports of the heating element 40 and the humidifier 50 are located in the exhaust chamber 223, and the air outlet 13 is connected to the exhaust chamber 223.

[0041] By setting the above structure, the first baffle 70 and the second baffle 80 divide the second chamber 22 into three independent spaces horizontally. The air intake 31 and air inlet 12 of the fan 30 are located in the intake chamber 222, while the heating element 40, the humidifier 50's humidification port, and the air outlet 13 are located in the exhaust chamber 223. This ensures that the fan 30's air intake and exhaust are not disturbed, allowing the intake chamber 222, exhaust chamber 223, and first chamber 221 to form completely independent, sealed spaces. This effectively blocks the cross-flow path of airflow between different areas, and also ensures proper air intake... Chamber 222 is only connected to air inlet 12 and air intake 31 of fan 30. Cold air can only enter air intake chamber 222 from air inlet 12 and then enter fan 30 through the first opening. It will not leak into exhaust chamber 223 or first chamber 221. Exhaust chamber 223 is only connected to exhaust port 32, heating element 40, humidification port and air outlet 13. The heated and humidified air can only flow directionally in exhaust chamber 223 and will not leak into air intake chamber 222 and first chamber 221, thereby preventing leakage problems caused by airflow turbulence and crossflow.

[0042] In this embodiment, the first baffle 70 and the second baffle 80 are elongated structures, and the cross-sections of the first baffle 70 and the second baffle 80 in the horizontal direction are U-shaped. Therefore, they do not require complex processing, thereby reducing the manufacturing difficulty.

[0043] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, optionally, the humidifier 50 is disposed in the first chamber 21, and the partition 20 is provided with a second opening, which is located in the exhaust chamber 223 and is connected to the humidification port of the humidifier 50.

[0044] By setting up the above structure, the humidifier 50 is placed in the first chamber 21, which can separate the humidification system from the fan 30, heating element 40 and other components in the second chamber 22. This avoids water vapor directly contacting high-power-consuming and high-heat-generating components, thereby helping to ensure the safety of the device during operation. In addition, the first chamber 21 provides an independent installation for the humidifier 50, without occupying the space of the fan 30, heating element 40, baffles and other components in the second chamber 22, thus making the most of the space inside the housing 10.

[0045] Furthermore, the second opening of the partition 20 is only connected to the humidification port of the humidifier 50, allowing water vapor to directly enter the heated airflow, avoiding the humidification of unheated cold air. Moreover, the size and position of the second opening are precisely matched with the humidification port of the humidifier 50. During installation, it is only necessary to align the humidification port of the humidifier 50 with the second opening, without the need for additional angle adjustments, thus avoiding rework due to misalignment.

[0046] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, optionally, multiple air outlets 13 are provided, and the multiple air outlets 13 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the cover plate 15.

[0047] By setting up the above structure, the hot and humid air output from the exhaust chamber 223 can be evenly delivered to the incubator, avoiding local airflow concentration caused by a single air outlet 13, which can lead to problems such as excessively high or low local temperature and uneven humidity. This can provide a more stable care environment for infants.

[0048] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, optionally, the heating element 40 includes a heating wire.

[0049] By setting up the above structure, the heating wire is embedded in the receiving groove 23 of the partition 20 to quickly heat the cold air discharged by the fan 30, raising the airflow temperature to the constant temperature range required by the infant incubator. This, combined with the subsequent humidifier 50, forms hot and humid air, which is finally delivered to the incubator body through the air outlet 13. Furthermore, the heating wire's manufacturing process is simple and cost-controllable, thereby reducing the production cost of the device. In this embodiment, the heating wire has a spiral structure, and the central axis of the heating wire is parallel to the airflow direction, which can improve the heating efficiency to meet the heating requirements of the device.

[0050] Optionally, the rotation axis of the fan blades of the fan 30 is parallel to the height direction of the housing 10.

[0051] By setting the above structure, the rotation axis of the fan blades of the fan 30 is parallel to the height direction of the housing 10, which means that the fan 30 is in a vertical position. The air inlet 31 and the air outlet 32 ​​are distributed in the vertical direction to realize the airflow path from vertical air intake 222 → pressurization by the fan blades → exhaust to the air duct → flow to the heating element 40. There is no need to design an additional horizontal airflow guiding structure. This not only reduces the number of components required by the device, but also improves the air intake efficiency of the fan 30 to meet the air intake requirements of the device.

[0052] Optionally, the partition 20 is a one-piece molded metal plate.

[0053] By setting the above structure, the partition 20 can be supported by processes such as stamping, bending, and stretching, and the structural processing of the horizontal plate and the receiving groove 23 can be completed in one go. This eliminates the need to process multiple independent sheet metal parts first and then weld and screw them together to form a complete structure, as is the case with traditional spliced ​​partitions 20. This reduces the number of processing steps. At the same time, the one-piece molding can reduce the number of parts, simplify the assembly process, and significantly reduce the production cost of the parts. In addition, the metal plate has strong material stability and is not easy to deform when it is in a heated and humidified environment for a long time, which helps to extend the service life of the partition 20.

[0054] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the material of the partition 20 can be stainless steel or the like.

[0055] Secondly, the infant incubator provided by this utility model includes the aforementioned incubator base.

[0056] In this embodiment, the baby incubator has a sandwich structure on both sides of the door panel 90 in the width direction, and the door panel 90 on both sides has an opening that is connected to the air outlet 13 so that hot and humid air can enter the baby incubator from the opening.

[0057] The beneficial effects of the infant incubator in this embodiment compared to the prior art are the same as those of the incubator base described above, and will not be repeated here. Although the present invention has been disclosed above, the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and all such changes and modifications will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An incubator base for use in an infant incubator, characterized in that, include: The housing (10) has a receiving cavity (11) and an air inlet (12) and an air outlet (13), the air outlet (13) being used to supply air to the incubator body of the infant incubator; A partition (20) is provided horizontally in the receiving cavity (11) to divide the receiving cavity (11) vertically into a first chamber (21) and a second chamber (22) that are independent of each other. The air inlet (12) and the air outlet (13) are respectively connected to the second chamber (22). The partition (20) has a receiving groove (23) that is recessed toward the first chamber (21). A fan (30) is provided in the receiving groove (23). The fan (30) has an air intake (31) and an air exhaust (32). The air intake (31) is located close to the air inlet (12). The heating element (40) is disposed in the receiving groove (23) and is aligned with the exhaust port (32) along the length of the housing (10); A humidifier (50) is disposed in the first chamber (21) or the second chamber (22). The humidification port of the humidifier (50) is connected to the second chamber (22), and the humidification port is located on the side of the heating element (40) away from the exhaust port (32) to humidify the heated air.

2. The incubator base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (10) includes: The outer casing (14) has the receiving cavity (11) and the outer casing (14) has an opening on the upward-facing side; A cover plate (15) is provided over the opening, and a second chamber (22) is formed between the cover plate (15) and the partition plate (20). The air inlet (12) and the air outlet (13) are provided on the cover plate (15).

3. The incubator base according to claim 2, characterized in that, The incubator base also includes: A first baffle (60) is provided on the opening of the receiving groove (23) and located above the fan (30). The first baffle (60) has a first opening, which is aligned with the air intake (31) along the height direction of the housing (10).

4. The incubator base according to claim 3, characterized in that, The incubator base also includes a first baffle (70) and a second baffle (80) disposed in the second chamber (22). The two sides of the first baffle (70) are respectively connected to the surface of the partition (20) facing the first baffle (60) and the surface of the first baffle (60) facing the cover plate (15). The two sides of the second baffle (80) are respectively connected to the surface of the cover plate (15) facing the first baffle (60) and the surface of the first baffle (60) facing the cover plate (15). The plate surface of 15) is connected to divide the second chamber (22) horizontally into a first chamber (221), an air inlet chamber (222) and an exhaust chamber (223). The air inlet (31) is located in the air inlet chamber (222). The air inlet (12) is connected to the air inlet chamber (222). The heating element (40) and the humidification port of the humidifier (50) are connected to the exhaust chamber (223). The air outlet (13) is connected to the exhaust chamber (223).

5. The incubator base according to claim 4, characterized in that, The humidifier (50) is located in the first chamber (21), and the partition (20) has a second opening located in the exhaust chamber (223). The second opening is connected to the humidification port of the humidifier (50).

6. The incubator base according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air outlet (13) is provided in multiple ways, and the multiple air outlets (13) are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the cover plate (15).

7. The incubator base according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The heating element (40) includes a heating wire.

8. The incubator base according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The rotation axis of the fan blades of the fan (30) is parallel to the height direction of the housing (10).

9. The incubator base according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The partition (20) is a one-piece molded metal plate.

10. An infant incubator, characterized in that, Includes the incubator base as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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