A humidifier

Abstract

The embodiment of the application discloses a humidifier, which comprises a main machine, a water tank, an atomizer and a water tank assembly. The main machine is provided with a placing groove and a placing opening in communication. The inner wall of the placing groove is provided with a supporting boss, and the supporting boss is arranged lower than the placing opening. The water tank is detachably placed in the placing groove. At least part of the periphery of the opening of the water tank is provided with a first supporting edge extending outward. The first supporting edge is at least partially placed on the supporting boss. The bottom of the water tank is provided with a liquid passage. The liquid passage is communicated with the atomizer, so that the liquid can flow to the atomizer through the liquid passage. The atomizer is used for converting liquid water into water mist. The bottom of the water tank assembly is provided with a first surrounding edge part. The first surrounding edge part is inserted into the placing groove through the placing opening and is located above the first supporting edge. The first surrounding edge part is used for limiting the movement of the first supporting edge in the vertical direction, so as to ensure the stability of the water tank, and further avoid the whole machine device from being easily tilted.

Description

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202521141118.6, filed on June 5, 2025, entitled "A Humidifier", and to Chinese Patent Application No. 202510750854.X, filed on June 5, 2025, entitled "A Humidifier and a Method of Using the Same", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the technical field of humidifiers. Background Technology

[0003] In related technologies, the humidifier's structural design incorporates a water tank as an independent structure located between the base and the water container. The water tank is then secured by locking clips on both sides. However, if the locking mechanism is ineffective, the water tank's stability is compromised, making the entire unit prone to tipping over in sudden situations (such as being kicked over by a user). Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a humidifier that ensures the stability of the humidifier.

[0005] The humidifier provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A humidifier, comprising:

[0007] The main unit has a connected placement slot and a placement opening. The inner wall of the placement slot has a support protrusion, which is set lower than the placement opening.

[0008] A water tank is detachably placed in the placement slot. At least a portion of the periphery of the opening of the water tank is provided with an outwardly extending first support edge, at least a portion of which is placed on the support protrusion. The bottom of the water tank is provided with a liquid passage hole.

[0009] An atomizer, wherein the liquid passage is connected to the atomizer so that liquid can flow through the liquid passage to the atomizer, and the atomizer is used to convert liquid water into water mist;

[0010] A water tank assembly, wherein the bottom of the water tank assembly is provided with a first perimeter portion, the first perimeter portion is inserted into the placement groove through the placement port and is located above the first support edge, the first perimeter portion is used to restrict the movement of the first support edge in the vertical direction.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the placement groove is provided with an air guide, the first support is provided with a clearance opening, and the air guide passes through the clearance opening.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water tank includes a bottom plate and a surrounding plate connected together. A guide channel is provided on the inner side of the surrounding plate. The guide channel extends along the depth direction of the water tank and extends to the first support edge, forming a guide port on the first support edge.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the base plate is provided with a water collection trough, and a float is provided above the water collection trough that floats with the water level in the trough. The guide channel extends to the water collection trough and is connected to the water collection trough.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the float includes a first float and a second float, and the humidifier further includes at least one of a water level control component and a water level detection component;

[0015] The water level control assembly includes a rotating arm, an upper support member, and a first float member. The base plate is provided with a protruding mounting portion. The rotating arm is rotatably mounted on the mounting portion. The first float member is located at one end of the rotating arm, and the upper support member is located at the other end of the rotating arm.

[0016] The water level detection assembly includes a Hall element, a magnetic component, and a second float. A guide post is provided at the bottom of the water collection tank. The second float is slidably sleeved on the guide post. The magnetic component is disposed in the second float. The Hall element is disposed inside the guide post and is used to detect the magnetic field of the magnetic component to determine the water level in the water tank.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a second periphery is provided around the first support edge, the second periphery extends toward the water tank assembly and is disposed between the inner wall of the placement groove and the outer wall of the first periphery.

[0018] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the second perimeter is positioned below the placement opening, and the bottom of the water tank assembly is used to press against the periphery of the top of the main unit; or,

[0019] The second periphery of the second enclosure is provided with an outwardly extending second support edge, which is located on the periphery of the top of the main unit, and the bottom of the water tank assembly is used to press against the second support edge.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water tank assembly includes a bottom cover and a water tank body connected together, the first perimeter is disposed on the bottom cover, and one end of the water tank body near the bottom cover is used to press against the top of the host.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bottom of the water tank and the bottom wall of the placement tank are at least partially spaced apart.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bottom of the water tank is provided with reinforcing ribs for supporting the bottom of the placement tank.

[0023] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, the embodiments of this application have the following advantages: In the specific application stage, the water tank is detachably installed in the placement slot, the first support edge of the water tank is at least partially placed on the support protrusion, and the water tank assembly is placed on the top of the main unit and located in the placement opening. The first perimeter of the bottom of the water tank assembly is inserted into the placement slot through the placement opening and is located above the first support protrusion. The water tank assembly adds liquid water to the water tank, and the liquid water flows from the liquid passage to the atomizer, which converts the liquid water into water mist. It can be understood that the water tank is assembled in the placement slot of the main unit, and the main unit can provide a holding force around the water tank and an upward supporting force. Furthermore, the first perimeter of the water tank assembly restricts the movement of the first support in the vertical direction, thereby providing an upward limiting force to the water tank. As can be seen, the design of the main unit and the water tank effectively restricts the movement of the water tank in all directions, thereby ensuring the stability of the water tank and preventing the entire device from easily tipping over. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a humidifier disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of a humidifier disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water tank assembly disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water tank and a water level control component disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a vertical cross-sectional view of a humidifier disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged schematic diagram of region A in the middle;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a host and a water tank disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of a water tank disclosed in an embodiment of this application.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0034] 100. Main unit; 110. Placement slot; 111. Support boss; 120. Placement port; 130. Air guide section; 200. Water tank; 210. Base plate; 211. Water collection tank; 212. Reinforcing rib; 213. Guide column; 214. Mounting base; 215. Liquid passage hole; 220. Enclosure plate; 221. Flow guide channel; 222. Flow guide port; 230. First support edge; 231. Clearance opening; 240. Second enclosure; 300. Atomizer; 400. Water tank assembly; 410. Bottom cover; 420. Water tank body; 430. First enclosure; 440. Water valve; 500. Water level control assembly; 510. Rotating arm; 520. Top piece; 530. First float; 600. Water level detection assembly; 610. Magnetic component; 620. Second float. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] This application provides a humidifier.

[0037] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Furthermore, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by the present application.

[0038] The terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments described herein can be implemented in a sequence other than that illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0039] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application discloses a humidifier, including a main unit 100, a water tank 200, an atomizer 300, and a water tank assembly 400. The main unit 100 has a connected placement slot 110 and a placement opening 120. The inner wall of the placement slot 110 has a support boss 111, which is set lower than the placement opening 120. The water tank 200 is detachably placed in the placement slot 110. At least a portion of the periphery of the opening of the water tank 200 has an outwardly extending first support edge 230, which is at least partially placed on the support boss 111. The bottom of the water tank 200 has a liquid passage hole 2. 15; The liquid passage 215 is connected to the atomizer 300 so that liquid can flow to the atomizer 300 through the liquid passage 215. The atomizer 300 is used to convert liquid water into water mist; The bottom of the water tank assembly 400 is provided with a first perimeter 430. The first perimeter 430 is inserted into the placement groove 110 through the placement port 120 and is located above the first support edge 230. The first perimeter 430 is used to restrict the vertical movement of the first support edge 230.

[0040] In practical application, the water tank 200 is detachably installed in the placement slot 110. The first support edge 230 of the water tank 200 is at least partially placed on the support boss 111. The water tank assembly 400 is placed on top of the main unit 100 and located at the placement opening 120. The first perimeter 430 of the bottom of the water tank assembly 400 is inserted into the placement slot 110 through the placement opening 120 and is located above the first support edge. Liquid water is added to the water tank 200 by the water tank assembly 400. The liquid water flows from the liquid inlet 215 to the atomizer 300, which converts the liquid water into a water mist.

[0041] Understandably, the water tank 200 is assembled within the placement slot 110 of the main unit 100. The main unit 100 provides circumferential holding force and upward support for the water tank 200. Furthermore, the first perimeter 430 of the water tank assembly 400 restricts the movement of the first support along the vertical direction 230, thereby providing an upward restraining force to the water tank 200. As can be seen, the design of the main unit 100 and the water tank 200 effectively restricts the movement of the water tank 200 in all directions, ensuring its stability. With the water tank 200 stable inside the humidifier, the overall stability of the humidifier is improved, effectively preventing the humidifier from easily tipping over. Moreover, the improved stability of the water tank 200 also effectively avoids the risk of leakage. In addition, the assembly structure of the main unit 100, water tank 200, and water tank assembly 400 makes the humidifier easy to assemble and disassemble, and allows for a compact assembly, preventing the humidifier from becoming too tall.

[0042] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The placement groove 110 is provided with an upwardly protruding air guide 130, which has an air guide channel for the airflow of the fan to pass through; at the same time, the first support edge 230 is provided with a relief opening 231. When the water tank 200 is assembled in the placement groove 110, the air guide 130 passes through the relief opening 231, so that the airflow discharged from the air guide 130 flows to the top of the water tank 200.

[0043] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 The water tank 200 includes a bottom plate 210 and a surrounding plate 220 connected to each other. The surrounding plate 220 is connected to the periphery of the bottom plate 210. A guide channel 221 is provided on the inner side of the surrounding plate 220 along the height direction of the water tank 200. One end of the guide channel 221 extends to a first support edge 230 to form a guide port 222 on the first support edge 230. In other words, the first support edge 230 and the guide channel 221 are offset to form a guide port 222. With the provision of the guide channel 221, when the liquid water in the water tank 200 needs to be poured out, the liquid water in the water tank 200 is concentrated in the guide channel 221 and poured out from the guide port 222 of the guide channel 221, thereby facilitating the collection of liquid water. Moreover, by setting up the guide channel 221, the guide channel 221 can better concentrate the water in the water tank 200, especially the water remaining in the water tank 200, so that it can be poured out through the guide port 222, thus avoiding a large amount of liquid water remaining in the water tank 200.

[0044] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4The bottom plate 210 is provided with a water collection tank 211. A float is provided above the water collection tank 211 that floats with the water level in the water tank 200 to realize functions such as water level control or water level detection in the water tank 200. The end of the water collection tank 211 away from the guide port 222 extends to the water collection tank 211 and is connected to the water collection tank 211.

[0045] Understandably, by setting up the water collection tank 211, the water collection tank 211 can more conveniently collect the residual liquid water in the water tank 200 and pour it out through the guide channel 221. The water collection tank 211 more effectively avoids the problem that the residual liquid water in the water tank 200 cannot be poured out conveniently.

[0046] Furthermore, by setting up the water collection tank 211, the water collection tank 200 effectively increases the water depth at that location, thus allowing the float to have a sufficiently large vertical floating range to achieve its corresponding functions, such as facilitating water level detection in the water tank 200. Especially when the water volume in the water tank 200 is low, the float still has a sufficiently large range of motion at the location of the water collection tank 211 to meet the corresponding functions. For example, if the water level in the water tank 211 is too low, the vertical movement of the float will be restricted, thus affecting water level detection. This application, through the setting up of the water collection tank 200, effectively ensures that the float has a sufficient range of vertical movement.

[0047] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 7The humidifier includes a first float 530 and a second float 620, and also includes at least one of a water level control assembly 500 and a water level detection assembly 600. The water level control assembly 500 includes a rotating arm 510, an upper support 520, and the aforementioned first float 530. A base plate 210 has a protruding mounting portion. The rotating arm 510 is rotatably mounted on the mounting portion. The first float 530 is located at one end of the rotating arm 510, and the upper support 520 is located at the other end of the rotating arm 510. Simultaneously, a water valve 440 is located at the bottom of the water tank assembly 400, directly above the upper support 520. Therefore, when the water level in the tank 200 decreases, the first float 530 moves downward, causing the end of the rotating arm 510 connected to the first float 530 to move downward. The other end of the rotating arm 510 moves upward, causing the upper pusher 520 to move upward. The upper pusher 520 acts on the water valve 440 at the bottom of the tank assembly 400, and the tank assembly 400 supplies liquid water into the tank 200. When the water level in the tank 200 increases, the first float 530 moves upward, causing the end of the rotating arm 510 connected to the first float 530 to move upward. The other end of the rotating arm 510 moves downward, causing the upper pusher 520 to move downward. The upper pusher 520 stops acting on the water valve 440 at the bottom of the tank assembly 400, and the tank assembly 400 stops supplying liquid water into the tank 200.

[0048] The humidifier also includes a water level detection component 600, which includes a Hall element (not shown), a magnetic element 610, and a second float 620. The bottom of the water collection tank 211 has an upwardly protruding guide post 213, and the inner side of the guide post 213 has a clearance space communicating with the inner side of the main unit 100. The second float 620 is slidably sleeved on the outer side of the guide post 213, allowing it to move vertically up and down with the water level in the water tank 200. The magnetic element 610 is disposed on the second float 620, and the Hall element is disposed in the clearance space within the guide post 213. The Hall element is used to detect changes in the magnetic field of the magnetic element 610, thereby determining the water level in the water tank 200. For example, when the water level detection component 600 detects that the liquid level in the water tank 200 has reached a low level, it triggers a corresponding reminder to remind the user to add water to the tank.

[0049] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4The first support 230 has a second periphery 240 around its periphery, which extends toward the water tank assembly 400; more precisely, the second periphery 240 protrudes upward. When the water tank 200 is installed in the placement slot 110, the outer peripheral wall of the second periphery 240 can fit against the peripheral wall of the top of the placement slot 110. When the water tank assembly 400 is installed on the top of the main unit 100, the first periphery 430 is inserted into the inner side of the second periphery 240 through the placement port 120, and the outer peripheral wall of the first periphery 430 can fit against the inner peripheral wall of the second periphery 240. That is, the second periphery 240 is located between the inner wall of the placement slot 110 and the outer peripheral wall of the first periphery 430 (see also...). Figure 5 and Figure 6 ).

[0050] Understandably, the second perimeter 240, located around the perimeter of the first support 230, effectively prevents liquid water deposited on the first support 230 from flowing into the placement tank 110 of the main unit 100. Furthermore, the second perimeter 240, positioned between the inner wall of the placement tank 110 and the outer wall of the first perimeter 430, further restricts the movement of the water tank 200 around the main unit 100 and the water tank assembly 400, thus ensuring the stability of the water tank 200. Simultaneously, the second perimeter 240 effectively limits liquid water dripping from the first perimeter 430, preventing it from entering the gap between the water tank 200 and the main unit 100. In addition, the second perimeter 240 further seals the gap between the placement port 120 and the water tank assembly 400, preventing water mist from flowing out from this gap.

[0051] Furthermore, the second perimeter 240 is positioned below or at the same height as the placement opening 120, and the bottom of the water tank assembly 400 is used to press against the periphery of the top of the main unit 100, thereby ensuring that the water tank assembly 400 can be stably placed on the top of the main unit 100. Alternatively, the periphery of the second perimeter 240 is provided with an outwardly extending second support edge (not shown in the figure), which is located on the periphery of the top of the main unit 100. The bottom of the water tank assembly 400 is used to press against the second support edge, thereby acting downward on the water tank 200 to ensure the stability of the humidifier.

[0052] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3The water tank assembly 400 includes a bottom cover 410 and a water tank body 420 connected to each other. A first perimeter 430 is disposed on the edge of the bottom cover 410, and the end of the water tank body 420 near the bottom cover 410 is used to press against the top of the main unit 100. With the above-described structure, the bottom cover 410 acts downwards on the water tank 200 via the first perimeter 430, and the water tank body 420 acts downwards on the main unit 100. The two work together to ensure the stability of the main unit 100 and the stable placement of the water tank 200 within the placement slot 110 of the main unit 100.

[0053] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 8 The bottom of the water tank 200 is at least partially spaced from the bottom wall of the placement tank 110. For example, the bottom of the water tank 200 is provided with reinforcing ribs 212 for supporting the bottom of the placement tank 110. Thus, when the water tank 200 is placed in the placement tank 110, the reinforcing ribs 212 keep the bottom of the water tank 200 at least partially spaced from the bottom wall of the placement tank 110. This gap has a sound-absorbing effect, reducing the noise transmitted by the humidifier during use. At the same time, the reinforcing ribs 212 also increase the strength of the bottom of the water tank 200.

[0054] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A humidifier, characterized in that, include: The main unit has a connected placement slot and a placement opening. The inner wall of the placement slot has a support protrusion, which is set lower than the placement opening. A water tank is detachably placed in the placement slot. At least a portion of the periphery of the opening of the water tank is provided with an outwardly extending first support edge. At least a portion of the first support edge is placed on the support protrusion. The bottom of the water tank is provided with a liquid passage hole. An atomizer, wherein the liquid passage is connected to the atomizer so that liquid can flow through the liquid passage to the atomizer, and the atomizer is used to convert liquid water into water mist; A water tank assembly, wherein the bottom of the water tank assembly is provided with a first perimeter portion, the first perimeter portion is inserted into the placement groove through the placement port and is located above the first support edge, the first perimeter portion is used to restrict the movement of the first support edge in the vertical direction.

2. The humidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The placement slot is provided with an air guide, and the first support has a clearance opening, through which the air guide passes.

3. The humidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank includes a bottom plate and a surrounding plate connected together. A flow guide channel is provided on the inner side of the surrounding plate. The flow guide channel extends along the depth direction of the water tank and extends to the first support edge, forming a flow outlet on the first support edge.

4. The humidifier according to claim 3, characterized in that, The base plate is provided with a water collection tank, and a float is provided above the water collection tank that floats with the water level in the tank. The guide channel extends to the water collection tank and is connected to the water collection tank.

5. The humidifier according to claim 4, characterized in that, The float includes a first float and a second float, and the humidifier further includes at least one of a water level control component and a water level detection component; The water level control assembly includes a rotating arm, an upper support member, and a first float member. The base plate is provided with a protruding mounting portion. The rotating arm is rotatably mounted on the mounting portion. The first float member is located at one end of the rotating arm, and the upper support member is located at the other end of the rotating arm. The water level detection assembly includes a Hall element, a magnetic component, and a second float. A guide post is provided at the bottom of the water collection tank. The second float is slidably sleeved on the guide post. The magnetic component is disposed in the second float. The Hall element is disposed inside the guide post and is used to detect the magnetic field of the magnetic component to determine the water level in the water tank.

6. The humidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first support edge is provided with a second perimeter, which extends toward the water tank assembly and is located between the inner wall of the placement groove and the outer wall of the first perimeter.

7. The humidifier according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second perimeter is positioned below the placement opening, and the bottom of the water tank assembly is used to press against the periphery of the top of the main unit; or, The second periphery of the second enclosure is provided with an outwardly extending second support edge, which is located on the periphery of the top of the main unit, and the bottom of the water tank assembly is used to press against the second support edge.

8. The humidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank assembly includes a bottom cover and a water tank body connected together. The first perimeter is disposed on the bottom cover, and one end of the water tank body near the bottom cover is used to press against the top of the host.

9. The humidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the water tank is at least partially spaced from the bottom wall of the placement tank.

10. The humidifier according to claim 9, characterized in that, The bottom of the water tank is provided with reinforcing ribs for supporting the bottom of the placement tank.

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