Composite humidifying member and humidifier

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of composite humidifying element and humidifier, composite humidifying element includes humidifying element and suction accessory, the shape of the humidifying element is wavy, the humidifying element has multiple wave crest and wave trough;The suction accessory is connected with multiple wave crest in the side of the humidifying element;And / or the suction accessory is arranged in the wave trough.According to the composite humidifying element of the utility model, it is simple in structure, and the processing difficulty is low.When composite filter screen element is used for humidifier, it can solve the problem of yellowing, stink and other problems of water tank storage, and improve the use performance of humidifier.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of humidifier technology, and in particular to a composite humidifier and a humidifier. Background Technology

[0002] A humidifier is an electrical device that increases the humidity in a room. Existing household humidifiers mainly include two types: mist humidifiers and mist-free humidifiers. Mist-free humidifiers use a wet curtain made of absorbent synthetic fiber material to absorb moisture on its surface, and then a fan continuously blows air to disperse the moisture on the surface of the wet curtain into the air.

[0003] However, humidifiers with wet curtains that do not produce mist can develop problems such as yellowing and foul odors in the water tank after prolonged use, requiring frequent maintenance and reducing the humidifier's performance. Furthermore, the humidifier's complex structure presents certain manufacturing challenges. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one objective of this invention is to provide a composite humidifier that, in addition to the ordinary functions of humidification and impurity removal, can also remove pollutants from water that cause yellowing and odor. Furthermore, it has a simple structure and is easy to manufacture. When the composite filter element is used in a humidifier, it can solve problems such as yellowing and odor in the water tank, thus improving the performance of the humidifier.

[0005] Another objective of this invention is to provide a humidifier that uses the aforementioned composite humidifying component.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a composite humidifier includes: a humidifier having a wavy shape and having multiple peaks and troughs; an adsorption element located on one side of the humidifier and connected to the multiple peaks; and / or the adsorption element being distributed within the troughs.

[0007] According to the first aspect of this utility model, the composite humidifier has a simple structure, reasonable arrangement, low production difficulty, high production efficiency, and good humidification effect, which is conducive to the performance of the composite humidifier and improves its usability. When the composite humidifier is used in a humidifier, it has a basic filtration function, which can remove impurities in the water to ensure the cleanliness of the humidified air. The adsorption element has the same filtration function, and the adsorption element can remove pollutants that cause discoloration and odor in the water through physical or chemical methods, thereby effectively inhibiting the yellowing and odor problems of the humidifier water tank. Because yellowing is inhibited, humidifier users can reduce the maintenance frequency of the humidifier, and the water quality in the humidifier is qualified, which can ensure the indoor air quality during use.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the humidifying element is cylindrical; multiple adsorption elements are provided; the adsorption elements are located circumferentially connected to multiple wave peaks of the humidifying element, and the multiple adsorption elements are arranged at intervals along a first direction; and / or the multiple adsorption elements are respectively disposed in multiple wave troughs, wherein the first direction is the height direction of the humidifying element. According to some embodiments of the present invention, the humidifier is constructed with a plurality of first humidification sections and second humidification sections along the wavy extension direction, and the surfaces of the first humidification sections and / or the second humidification sections are inclined surfaces, stepped surfaces, or curved surfaces. According to some embodiments of this utility model, the adsorption element is in the shape of a strip or a sheet, and is adhered to or embedded in the trough.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the humidifying element is cylindrical or cubic in shape, the adsorption element is located on the outer periphery of the humidifying element, and the adsorption element extends circumferentially along the humidifying element. According to some embodiments of this utility model, the adsorption element is ring-shaped.

[0010] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the depth of the trough is H, wherein H satisfies: 5mm≤H≤100mm.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the included angle of the inner side of the wave crest is α, and α satisfies: 10°≤α≤80°.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the adsorption element includes activated carbon, ion exchange resin, molecular sieve, metal-organic framework, porous silica gel, or porous ceramic.

[0013] A humidifier according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a filter element, the filter element comprising: a composite humidifying element, the composite humidifying element being the composite humidifying element described in the first aspect of the present invention; and an end cap connected to the composite humidifying element, the shape of the composite humidifying element being adapted to the shape of the end cap.

[0014] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a composite humidifier according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2This is a cross-sectional view of the composite humidifier according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a composite humidifier according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a filter element according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a filter element according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure label: 100. Composite humidification components; 1. Humidifying component; 11. First humidifying section; 12. Second humidification stage; 13. Peak; 14. Trough; 2. Adsorption components; 200. Filter element; 201. End cap. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. The embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary. Figures 1-5 The composite humidifier 100 according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0018] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the composite humidifier 100 according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a humidifier 1 and an adsorption element 2.

[0019] Specifically, the humidifier 1 has a wavy shape, with multiple peaks 13 and troughs 14. The adsorption element 2 is located on one side of the humidifier 1 and connected to the multiple peaks 13. And / or the adsorption element 2 is disposed within the troughs 14.

[0020] like Figure 2 As shown, the humidifier 1 is generally sawtooth or wavy. Multiple peaks 13 and multiple troughs 14 are along... Figure 2 The arrangement is shown in the left-right direction (i.e., the direction of wave extension). Therefore, the humidifier 1 has a simple structure and increases the contact area between the humidifier 1 and the humidifying liquid, such as water, thereby improving the humidification effect of the humidifier 1. Furthermore, the crests 13 and troughs 14 provide contact points for the adsorbent 2, which facilitates the connection between the adsorbent 2 and the humidifier 1. This benefits both the assembly of the composite humidifier 100 and its long-term stable use.

[0021] The adsorption element 2 can be formed in the shape of a strip or a sheet to facilitate placement in the space of the trough 14 without affecting the overall space occupied by the humidifier 1. The cross-sectional shape of the adsorption element 2 can be triangular or other shapes that fit the shape of the trough 14. Of course, the cross-sectional shape of the adsorption element 2 can also be other shapes. In addition, when the adsorption element 2 is made into a thin sheet, there is no obvious cross-sectional shape.

[0022] In addition, preferably, the cross-sectional height of the adsorption element 2 should be less than or equal to the cross-sectional height of the humidifier 1. If the cross-sectional height of the adsorption element 2 is higher than the cross-sectional height of the humidifier 1 (i.e., the adsorption element 2 protrudes beyond the outer periphery of the humidifier 1), it will increase the overall area occupied by the composite humidifier, which is not conducive to the installation and use of the product, and also hinders the glue application process of the outer periphery adhesive line.

[0023] For the adhesive application process and fixing of the adsorbent 2, one method is to first apply hot melt adhesive lines circumferentially to the humidifying element 1, and then place the adsorbent 2 in the space of the trough 14. In this case, the hot melt adhesive lines will bond the adsorbent 2, thus fixing it in place. Alternatively, one can first place the adsorbent 2 in the space of the trough 14, and then apply a ring of hot melt adhesive lines circumferentially connecting the peaks of the humidifying element 1. In this case, the hot melt adhesive lines will bond the adsorbent 2, thus fixing it in place. Of course, both methods can be used in combination to fix the adsorbent 2.

[0024] Combination Figure 3 The adsorption element 2, located on one side of the humidifying element 1 and connected to multiple wave crests 13, can be understood as follows: the adsorption element 2 and the humidifying element 1 are arranged along the thickness direction of the humidifying element 1, and at least a portion of the adsorption element 2 contacts and connects to the tips of the serrated teeth of the adsorption element 2 (when the humidifying element 1 is wavy, it contacts and connects to the wave crests 13). When the composite humidifying element 100 is used in a humidifier, the filter element 200 can be cylindrical or other three-dimensional. The adsorption element 2 is located on the outer periphery of the humidifying element 1. Multiple adsorption elements 2 can be arranged along... Figure 1 The humidifiers 1 are arranged at intervals in the left and right directions, or they can be arranged along the height direction of the humidifiers 1 (e.g., Figure 3 Arranged at intervals in the vertical direction.

[0025] This configuration results in a reasonable arrangement of the adsorbent 2 and the adsorbent 2, simplifying the structure of the composite humidifier 100, reducing production difficulty, and facilitating manufacturing. Moreover, when fluid (such as clean water) flows through the adsorbent 2, the adsorbent is suitable for adsorbing impurities to remove color and odor, and it also facilitates full contact between the fluid and the humidifier 1 and the adsorbent 2, improving the humidification effect.

[0026] When the composite humidifying element 100 is used in a humidifier, the clean water in the humidifier's water tank (not shown) flows to the composite humidifying element 100, and the fan continuously blows air, dispersing the water on the surface of the composite humidifying element 100 into the air to achieve the humidification function. During this process, the humidifying element 1 has a basic filtration function, removing impurities from the water to ensure the cleanliness of the humidified air. The adsorption element 2 has the same filtration function, and the adsorption element in the adsorption element 2 can remove pollutants that cause discoloration and odor from the water through physical or chemical methods, thereby effectively inhibiting yellowing of the water tank. Because yellowing is inhibited, humidifier users can reduce the frequency of humidifier maintenance, and the qualified water quality in the humidifier ensures indoor air quality during use. The integrated filter element 200 provided by this utility model can achieve a yellow water-free effect by using only one filter element 200.

[0027] Furthermore, through the combined action of the humidifying element 1 and the adsorption element 2, the humidifier using the composite humidifying element 100 does not experience issues such as water tank yellowing or odor throughout its entire product lifecycle. Humidifier manufacturers do not need to modify the machine design, users do not need to use purified water, and the humidifying filter consumables made from the composite humidifying element 100 are compatible with all humidifier models on the market, resulting in high economic efficiency.

[0028] According to the first aspect of this utility model, the composite humidifier 100 has a simple structure, reasonable arrangement, low manufacturing difficulty, high production efficiency, and good humidification effect, which is conducive to the performance of the composite humidifier 100 and improves its usability. When the composite humidifier 100 is used in a humidifier, the humidifier 1 has a basic filtration function, which can remove impurities in the water to ensure the cleanliness of the humidified air. The adsorption element 2 has the same filtration function, and the adsorption element in the adsorption element 2 can remove pollutants that cause discoloration and odor in the water through physical or chemical methods, thereby effectively inhibiting the yellowing and odor problems of the humidifier water tank. Because yellowing is inhibited, humidifier users can reduce the maintenance frequency of the humidifier, and the water quality in the humidifier is qualified, which can ensure the indoor air quality during use.

[0029] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the humidifying element 1 is cylindrical, and multiple adsorption elements 2 are provided. The adsorption elements 2 are located circumferentially in the humidifying element 1 and connected to multiple peaks 13. The multiple adsorption elements 2 are arranged at intervals along a first direction. And / or, the multiple adsorption elements 2 are respectively disposed within multiple troughs 14. The first direction is the height direction of the humidifying element 1.

[0030] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, there are various ways to connect the adsorption element 2 and the humidification element 1. For example, in Figure 1 and Figure 2In the example, there are four adsorbent elements 2, which are arranged at intervals along the direction of the wave. Each adsorbent element 2 can be placed or adhered to a trough 14, and the shape of the adsorbent element 2 matches the shape of the trough 14. Thus, the trough 14 provides space for placing the adsorbent element 2 while also increasing the contact area between the adsorbent element 2 and the humidifier 1, connecting the adsorbent element 2 and the humidifier 1. This reduces the space occupied inside or outside the humidifier 1, resulting in high space utilization, a reasonable spatial arrangement, and also contributing to the overall flatness and aesthetics of the composite humidifier 100. And / or, the adsorbent element 2 is located on the outer periphery of the cylindrical humidifier 1, connected to multiple wave peaks 13, so that the adsorbent element 2 can be fixed to the humidifier 1. Figure 3 As shown, there can be two adsorption elements 2, with the two adsorption elements aligned along the height direction of the humidifying element 1 (e.g., Figure 3 The humidifier 1 and the adsorption element 2 are arranged at intervals along their height. Therefore, the connection methods between the adsorption element 2 and the humidifier 1 are diverse, meeting the needs of different usage scenarios.

[0031] In other embodiments, the number of adsorption elements 2 is not limited to four; it can be one, two, six, etc. Designers in the art can adjust the number of adsorption elements according to the actual performance requirements of the product.

[0032] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the humidifier 1 is bent into a wavy shape. In other words, the humidifier 1 can be a one-piece structure, for example, formed by bending to form the above-mentioned structural pattern. Thus, the humidifier 1 has a simple structure and a large surface area. When water flows through the humidifier 1, the contact area is large, which can improve the humidification effect.

[0033] According to some embodiments of this utility model, combined with Figure 2 The humidifier 1 is constructed with multiple first humidification sections 11 and second humidification sections 12 along the wavy extension direction. The surfaces of the first humidification sections 11 and / or the second humidification sections 12 are inclined surfaces, stepped surfaces, or curved surfaces.

[0034] Combination Figure 2 Multiple first humidification sections 11 and multiple second humidification sections 12 together construct alternating peaks 13 and troughs 14. The surfaces of the first humidification sections 11 and second humidification sections 12 are also the inner walls of the troughs 14. That is to say, the inner wall shape of the trough 14 can be an inclined plane, a curved surface, or a stepped surface. Thus, the surface shapes of the first humidification sections 11 and second humidification sections 12 are diverse and can be adjusted according to actual usage needs to adapt to different usage scenarios. In addition, inclined, stepped, or curved surfaces can effectively increase the surface area of ​​the inner wall of the trough 14, thereby improving the humidification effect. Of course, it also helps the trough 14 to accommodate an adsorbent 2 with a larger surface area, further improving the removal of yellow water and impurities, and thus further improving the performance of the composite humidification component 100 and enhancing its usage effect.

[0035] It should be noted that the number of peaks 13 and troughs 14 is related to the size and number of the first humidification section 11 and the second humidification section 12. The number of peaks 13 and troughs 14 can be adjusted according to specific usage requirements to maximize the humidification and filtration effects of the composite humidifier 100. When the composite humidifier 100 is constructed in a cylindrical shape, the thickness direction of the humidifier 1 is the radial direction of the cylindrical structure, and the first direction is the height direction of the cylindrical structure.

[0036] According to some embodiments of this utility model, combined with Figure 2 The adsorption element 2 is in the shape of a strip or sheet and is bonded or embedded in the trough 14. That is, the two sides of the adsorption element 2 are bonded to or detachably connected to the surfaces of the adjacent first humidification section 11 and the second humidification section 12, respectively.

[0037] For example, the shape of the elongated or sheet-like adsorbent 2 is more compatible with the shape of the troughs 14 on the humidifier 1. This is beneficial for the adsorbent 2 to adsorb impurities while also facilitating its placement within the troughs 14. For example, in Figure 2 In the example, the two sloping sides of the triangular adsorbent 2 are respectively in contact with the two opposite sidewalls inside the corresponding trough 14. When the humidifying element 1 and the adsorbent 2 are bonded, glue can be applied directly to the bottom of the corresponding trough 14, and then the adsorbent 2 can be placed in the corresponding position. Alternatively, glue can be applied to the top of the adsorbent 2, and then the adsorbent 2 can be placed in the corresponding position. This makes the operation simple and quick, simplifies the assembly process, and improves assembly efficiency. Alternatively, the adsorbent 2 can be sized so that it can snap into the trough 14. This design not only simplifies the assembly of the adsorbent 2 but also facilitates its disassembly, thus making it easier to replace and further improving the usability of the composite humidifying element 100.

[0038] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the humidifying element 1 is constructed in a cylindrical or cubic shape, the adsorption element 2 is located on the outer periphery of the humidifying element 1, the adsorption element 2 extends along the circumference of the humidifying element 1, and a plurality of adsorption elements 2 are arranged at intervals along a first direction. For example, Figure 4The image shown is a front view of the humidifier 1 when it is constructed in a cylindrical shape. In this case, two adsorbents 2 can be provided, spaced apart along the height of the humidifier 1. Each adsorbent 2 can contact and connect with the tips of multiple serrated structures. The adsorbent 2 is annular and located on the outer periphery of the humidifier 1. When water flows through the composite humidifier 100, for example, in a top-to-bottom direction, the water first flows through the humidifier 1, undergoes simple filtration and humidification, and then contacts the adsorbent 2. This ensures both the humidification effect and the water purification effect of the composite humidifier 100. The adsorbent 2 can be bonded to the humidifier 1, or, depending on its size, the adsorbent 2 can be fitted onto the outer periphery of the humidifier 1 to prevent it from falling off.

[0039] This configuration allows for diverse arrangement of the humidifier 1 and adsorption element 2, meeting various usage needs. Furthermore, it simplifies the assembly and disassembly of the adsorption element 2, facilitating its replacement and ultimately improving the usability of the composite humidifier 100. The combination of multiple structures between the humidifier 1 and adsorption element 2 optimizes costs.

[0040] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the adsorption element 2 is annular. For example... Figure 5 As shown, when the humidifier 1 is cylindrical, the annular adsorbent 2 can be directly snapped onto the outer periphery of the humidifier 1 by adjusting its size, or the annular adsorbent 2 can be fitted onto the outer periphery of the humidifier 1 after applying adhesive to the crest 13 of the humidifier 1. Therefore, the structure of the adsorbent 2 is simple and easy to manufacture. Furthermore, it facilitates the connection between the adsorbent 2 and the humidifier 1, and is beneficial for the assembly and use of the composite humidifier 100.

[0041] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the depth of the trough 14 is H, where H satisfies: 5mm ≤ H ≤ 100mm. When the depth of the trough 14 is less than 5mm, the size of the trough 14 is small, and the internal space of the trough 14 is small, reducing the space required to accommodate the adsorption element 2. When the depth of the trough 14 is greater than 100mm, the size of the trough 14 is large, increasing the overall radial dimension of the humidifying element 1. Therefore, when the depth H of the trough 14 satisfies: 5mm ≤ H ≤ 100mm, the depth setting of the trough 14 is reasonable, which is beneficial for the installation and use of the adsorption element 2, and also beneficial for the overall size setting of the composite humidifying element 100.

[0042] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the inner included angle of the crest 13 is α (that is, the included angle between the first humidification section 11 and the second humidification section 12), and α satisfies: 10°≤α≤80°. When α is less than 10°, the inner included angle of the crest 13 is small, which will increase the number of crests 13 and troughs 14 when the size of the humidifier 1 remains unchanged, increasing the manufacturing difficulty of the humidifier 1. When α is greater than 80°, the inner included angle of the crest 13 is large, which will reduce the number of crests 13 and troughs 14 when the size of the humidifier 1 remains unchanged. Therefore, when the inner included angle of the crest 13 is α that satisfies: 10°≤α≤80°, the folding angle of the crest 13 is moderate and matches the depth of the trough 14, which is beneficial to the manufacturing of the humidifier 1, as well as to the connection between the adsorption element 2 and the humidifier 1, and to the performance of the composite humidifier 100.

[0043] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the surface of the first humidification section 11 is formed as a plane; and / or, the surface of the second humidification section 12 is formed as a plane.

[0044] For example, the humidifier 1 is formed by bending a planar material into multiple first humidification sections 11 and multiple second humidification sections 12. Thus, the planar arrangement of the first humidification sections 11 and the second humidification sections 12 allows the humidifier 1 to reduce the amount of material and lower the production cost of the composite humidifier 100 while ensuring the humidification effect.

[0045] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the adsorption element 2 includes an activated carbon element, an ion exchange resin element, a molecular sieve element, a metal-organic framework element, a porous silica gel element, or a porous ceramic element.

[0046] For example, the adsorption element 2 can be a standalone adsorption component or a combination of a filter substrate and an adsorption material. The adsorption element 2 can be made of activated carbon, or the filter substrate material can be mixed with activated carbon material to form a mesh-like adsorption element 2. Activated carbon has a highly developed pore structure and a large specific surface area, effectively adsorbing residual chlorine, heavy metal ions, iron ions, organic matter, and other impurities in water, reducing odors, improving humidification, and making the water vapor released into the air purer. Through adsorption, activated carbon can reduce the content of impurities in water, helping to prevent scale formation, extending the humidifier's lifespan, and preventing damage or clogging of humidifier components due to water quality issues. Activated carbon can also adsorb some nutrients in water to a certain extent, reducing the nutrients needed for bacterial growth, thereby inhibiting the reproduction of bacteria and microorganisms in the humidifier's water tank, reducing the risk of bacteria entering the air with the water vapor, and ensuring the hygiene and health of indoor air. The activated carbon material mentioned here can be granular activated carbon particles, activated carbon blocks, or activated carbon fibers (activated carbon felt). This application does not limit the specific activated carbon structure.

[0047] For example, the ion exchange resin element can be an adsorbent made of ion exchange resin, or it can be a mixture of filter matrix material and ion exchange resin material to form a mesh-like adsorbent 2. Ion exchange resin can efficiently remove various cations (such as calcium, magnesium, iron, etc.) and anions (such as chloride ions, sulfate ions, etc.) from water through ion exchange. When used in a humidifier, it can significantly reduce water hardness, prevent calcium and magnesium ions from forming scale inside the humidifier, extend the humidifier's lifespan, and avoid affecting humidification performance due to scale accumulation. Water treated with ion exchange resin has high purity and contains almost no common ionic impurities. This helps reduce potential odors and harmful substances in the water, making the water vapor produced by the humidifier purer, thereby improving indoor air quality and providing users with a healthier breathing environment. Ion exchange resin can remove or convert some unstable ions in water into more stable forms, making the water quality more stable. During humidifier operation, stable water quality ensures consistent humidification performance and avoids fluctuations in humidification output or other problems caused by changes in water quality.

[0048] For example, molecular sieve components can be adsorbents made from molecular sieves, or they can be prepared by mixing filter matrix materials with molecular sieve materials to form a mesh-like adsorbent. Molecular sieves have a uniform microporous structure with pore sizes similar to water molecules, exhibiting a strong adsorption capacity for water molecules. In humidifiers, they can preferentially adsorb moisture from the air or water, effectively drying the air or purifying the water, reducing impurities and increasing the purity of the humidifying water. Furthermore, molecular sieves can selectively adsorb based on the size and shape of molecules. Besides adsorbing moisture, they can also adsorb small organic molecules, bacteria, and viruses, while adsorbing only small amounts of larger molecules. This helps remove harmful components from the water, making the humidifier's vapor cleaner and reducing potential threats to human health. When a humidifier uses water treated with molecular sieves, the released vapor into the air is purer, reducing odors and pollutants caused by impurities in the water, thus improving indoor air quality and providing a more comfortable and healthy living environment. Because molecular sieves can effectively remove impurities from water, prevent scale formation and the deposition of impurities on the internal components of the humidifier, they reduce corrosion and clogging of the humidifier, extend its service life, and lower maintenance costs.

[0049] For example, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) can be used as adsorbents, or the filter matrix material can be mixed with MOF material to form a mesh-like adsorbent. MOFs possess a very large specific surface area and abundant pore structure, providing numerous adsorption sites and exhibiting high adsorption capacity for various impurities in water, such as heavy metal ions and organic pollutants. This means they can efficiently remove multiple impurities from water, improve the purity of humidified water, reduce the accumulation of impurities inside the humidifier, and extend the humidifier's lifespan. Some MOF materials possess good chemical and thermal stability, maintaining structural and performance stability under humidifier operating conditions. This ensures they can continuously perform their impurity removal function during long-term use without rapidly failing due to water corrosion, temperature changes, or other factors. Good stability also helps reduce operating costs, as frequent replacement of the impurity removal material is unnecessary.

[0050] For example, porous ceramic components can be adsorbents made of porous ceramics, or the material of the filter matrix can be mixed with porous ceramic components to prepare a mesh-like adsorbent 2. Porous ceramics have a narrow pore size distribution range, which can accurately intercept suspended solids, colloids, and microorganisms in the water, making the filtered water purer and reducing problems such as humidifier nozzle clogging and water quality deterioration caused by impurities. Its interior contains a large number of tiny, interconnected pores with high porosity and specific surface area, allowing the filtered material to fully contact the ceramic material, greatly improving the filtration effect and effectively removing various impurities from the water, providing a clean water source for the humidifier.

[0051] There are various ways to arrange the filter matrix and adsorbent material. For example, the materials of the filter matrix and the adsorbent can be mixed and then prepared into a mesh structure with a specific shape. Alternatively, an adsorbent with adsorption properties can be connected to the filter matrix, so that the adsorbent 2 has both filtration and adsorption functions. Furthermore, the composite humidifier 100 has a simple structure and a reasonable arrangement, which is conducive to the performance of the composite humidifier 100. The adsorbent is loaded into the filter matrix through methods such as blending, doping, coating, spraying, and grafting. The mass percentage of the adsorbent in the filter matrix is ​​5%-100%.

[0052] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the filter substrate includes nonwoven fabric, woven fabric, microporous membrane or cellulose paper.

[0053] For example, the filter substrate can be a porous material made of hydrophilic fibers, polymers, or other similar materials. Cellulose paper components can be paper materials made from cellulose materials and their derivatives, such as cellulose fibers, cellulose acetate resin, cuprammonium cellulose, cotton, or wood pulp. Filter substrates can also be made of polyamide, polyester, or polyolefin materials.

[0054] With this design, when the filter substrate is non-woven fabric, its dense fiber structure effectively intercepts dust, impurities, and microorganisms in the water, resulting in high filtration precision. This provides the humidifier with a cleaner water source, reducing damage to internal components and preventing impurities from entering the air with the water vapor and affecting air quality. Furthermore, the soft material won't cause wear to the humidifier's components, and even if a small amount of fibers shed, it won't harm the human body, making it relatively safe to use. Moreover, non-woven fabric can quickly absorb moisture, distributing it evenly within the filter layer, which helps improve filtration efficiency. It also buffers the water flow to some extent, reducing the impact and noise generated when water flows inside the humidifier. Additionally, the production process of non-woven fabric is relatively simple, and the raw material cost is low. Therefore, when used in humidifiers on a large scale, it can effectively control product costs, making the humidifier more cost-effective.

[0055] When the filter substrate is woven fabric, the woven fabric, made of woven fibers, has high mechanical strength, can withstand greater water pressure and water flow impact, and is not easily damaged. During long-term use of the humidifier, it can maintain stable filtration performance, reducing frequent replacements due to filter material damage. Furthermore, the woven fabric surface is relatively smooth and has good wear resistance. When rubbing against other components inside the humidifier, it is less likely to produce fiber debris, thus avoiding secondary pollution of the water and extending the lifespan of other components. In addition, the relatively loose structure of the woven fabric makes it less prone to clogging. After a period of use, simple cleaning can remove surface impurities and restore its filtration performance, reducing operating costs and making it more environmentally friendly. Finally, the woven fabric has a certain degree of breathability, preventing water accumulation during water filtration and thus helping to maintain normal air pressure inside the humidifier, ensuring stable operation.

[0056] When the filter substrate is a microporous membrane, the microporous membrane has extremely small and uniform micropores with precisely controllable pore size, enabling high-precision filtration. It effectively traps bacteria, viruses, colloids, and even smaller particulate impurities in the water, providing high-quality filtered water for the humidifier and significantly improving the safety and purity of humidification. Furthermore, the microporous membrane has unique waterproof and moisture-permeable properties, preventing water leakage while allowing water vapor to pass through. During the filtration process, water is effectively trapped on one side of the membrane, while the filtered pure water vapor can smoothly pass through the membrane into the humidifier's evaporation system, improving humidification efficiency. In addition, the smooth surface of the microporous membrane makes it difficult for impurities and dirt to adhere. Even if a small amount of impurities adheres to the membrane surface during use, it is easily removed by simple rinsing or wiping, making maintenance convenient.

[0057] When the filter substrate is cellulose paper, it is mainly made of natural cellulose, derived from plant fibers, and has good biodegradability, making it environmentally friendly and meeting modern consumers' demand for eco-friendly products. At the same time, it does not release harmful substances into the water, ensuring the safety of the humidification water. Furthermore, it can reduce the generation of microplastics, minimizing harm to the environment and human health. Cellulose has abundant polar groups such as hydroxyl groups, which can adsorb some polar impurities, pigments, and odor substances in the water. It not only filters out visible impurities but also improves the odor and color of the water, making the humidifier's vapor fresher. In addition, cellulose paper is soft and flexible, adaptable to different internal structures and shapes of humidifiers, making installation and use convenient and preventing damage to humidifier components from hard impacts. Moreover, cellulose paper raw materials are widely available, the production process is relatively mature, and the cost is moderate.

[0058] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the humidifying component 1 includes non-woven fabric, woven fabric, microporous membrane or cellulose paper.

[0059] For example, the humidifying element 1 and the filter substrate can be made of the same material or different materials. The humidifying element 1 can be a porous material made of hydrophilic fibers, polymers, or other substances. The cellulose paper component can be a paper material made of cellulose materials and their derivatives, such as cellulose fibers, cellulose acetate resin, cuprammonium cellulose, cotton, or wood pulp. The humidifying element 1 can also be made of polyamide, polyester, or polyolefin materials.

[0060] With this configuration, when the humidifier element 1 is made of non-woven fabric, its dense fiber structure effectively intercepts dust, impurities, and microorganisms in the water, providing high filtration precision. This ensures a cleaner water source for the humidifier, reducing damage to internal components and preventing impurities from entering the air with the water vapor and affecting air quality. Furthermore, the soft material prevents wear on humidifier components, and even if a small amount of fibers shed, it will not harm the human body, making it relatively safe to use. Moreover, the non-woven fabric quickly absorbs moisture, distributing it evenly within the filter layer, improving filtration efficiency. It also buffers the water flow, reducing impact and noise generated during water movement within the humidifier. Additionally, the production process of non-woven fabric is relatively simple, and the raw material cost is low. Therefore, its large-scale application in humidifiers effectively controls product costs, resulting in a more cost-effective humidifier.

[0061] When the humidifier element 1 is made of woven fabric, the fabric, woven from fibers, possesses high mechanical strength, capable of withstanding significant water pressure and flow impact, and is not easily damaged. During long-term use of the humidifier, it maintains stable filtration performance, reducing frequent replacements due to filter material damage. Furthermore, the woven fabric has a smooth surface and good wear resistance, minimizing fiber debris buildup during friction with other internal components, thus preventing secondary water pollution and extending the lifespan of other humidifier parts. In addition, the relatively loose structure of the woven fabric prevents clogging; after a period of use, simple cleaning removes surface impurities, restoring its filtration performance, reducing operating costs and making it more environmentally friendly. Moreover, the woven fabric's breathability prevents water accumulation during filtration, helping to maintain normal internal air pressure and ensuring stable operation of the humidifier.

[0062] When the humidifier element 1 is a microporous membrane, the microporous membrane has extremely small and uniform micropores with precisely controllable pore size, enabling high-precision filtration. It effectively traps bacteria, viruses, colloids, and even smaller particulate impurities in the water, providing high-quality filtered water to the humidifier and significantly improving the safety and purity of humidification. Furthermore, the microporous membrane has unique waterproof and moisture-permeable properties, preventing water leakage while allowing water vapor to pass through. During filtration, water is effectively trapped on one side of the membrane, while the filtered pure water vapor can smoothly pass through the membrane into the humidifier's evaporation system, improving humidification efficiency. In addition, the smooth surface of the microporous membrane makes it difficult for impurities and dirt to adhere. Even if a small amount of impurities adheres to the membrane surface during use, it is easily removed by simple rinsing or wiping, making maintenance convenient.

[0063] When the humidifier component 1 is made of cellulose paper, it is primarily made from natural cellulose, derived from plant fibers. It has excellent biodegradability, is environmentally friendly, and meets modern consumers' demand for eco-friendly products. Simultaneously, it does not release harmful substances into the water, ensuring the safety of the humidification water. Furthermore, it reduces the generation of microplastics, minimizing harm to the environment and human health. Cellulose has abundant polar groups such as hydroxyl groups, which can adsorb some polar impurities, pigments, and odor substances in the water. It not only filters out visible impurities but also improves the odor and color of the water, making the humidifier's vapor fresher. In addition, cellulose paper is soft and flexible, adaptable to different internal structures and shapes of humidifiers, making installation and use convenient and preventing damage to humidifier components from hard impacts. Moreover, cellulose paper raw materials are widely available, the production process is relatively mature, and the cost is moderate. According to the humidifier of the second aspect embodiment of the present utility model, combined with Figure 4 and Figure 5 The filter element 200 includes a composite humidifier 100 and an end cap 201. The composite humidifier 100 is the same as the one described in the first aspect embodiment above. The end cap 201 is connected to the composite humidifier 100, and the shape of the composite humidifier 100 is adapted to the shape of the end cap 201.

[0064] For example, when the composite humidifier 100 is wound into a cylindrical structure, end caps 201 can be respectively disposed at both ends of the composite humidifier 100 along its axial direction. The end caps 201 and the composite humidifier 100 are connected to form a cylindrical filter element 200. The filter element 200 can be directly installed in the humidifier for use.

[0065] According to the second aspect of this utility model, the humidifier, by employing the aforementioned composite humidifying element 100, improves the filtration, impurity removal, and adsorption performance of the humidifier. Humidifiers using the composite humidifying element 100 do not experience issues such as water tank yellowing or odor throughout their entire product lifecycle. Humidifier manufacturers do not need to modify their machine design, and users do not need to use purified water. The humidifying filter consumable made from the composite filter curtain is compatible with all humidifier models on the market, resulting in high economic efficiency. Furthermore, the composite humidifying element 100 can be manufactured into humidifying filter cartridges 200 suitable for various humidifier models through folding, rolling, or other methods, making it compatible with all humidifier models on the market. For example, this could be used with a mist-free humidifier. Additionally, it avoids secondary pollution caused by residual moisture on the surface of the composite humidifying element 100 in the humidifier, improving the cleanliness of the humidified air and further enhancing the performance of the humidifier.

[0066] The filter element 200 and other components and operation of the humidifier according to the embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0067] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0068] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0069] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A composite humidifier, characterized in that, include: A humidifier, wherein the humidifier is wavy in shape and has multiple peaks and troughs; An adsorption element is located on one side of the humidifying element and connected to the plurality of wave peaks; and / or the adsorption element is disposed within the wave troughs.

2. The composite humidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The humidifying element is cylindrical; The adsorption element is provided in multiple forms; The adsorption element is located circumferentially to the humidifier and connected to multiple wave peaks, and the multiple adsorption elements are arranged at intervals along a first direction; and / or the multiple adsorption elements are respectively disposed in multiple wave troughs, wherein the first direction is the height direction of the humidifier.

3. The composite humidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The humidifier is constructed with multiple first humidification sections and second humidification sections along the wavy extension direction, and the surfaces of the first humidification sections and / or the second humidification sections are inclined surfaces, stepped surfaces, or curved surfaces.

4. The composite humidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adsorption element is in the shape of a strip or sheet and is adhered to or embedded in the trough.

5. The composite humidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The composite humidifier is cylindrical or cubic in shape, and the adsorption element is located on the outer periphery of the humidifier, extending circumferentially along the humidifier.

6. The composite humidifier according to claim 5, characterized in that, The adsorption element is ring-shaped.

7. The composite humidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The depth of the trough is H, where H satisfies: 5mm ≤ H ≤ 100mm.

8. The composite humidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The included angle between the inner sides of the wave crest is α, and α satisfies: 10°≤α≤80°.

9. The composite humidifier according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The adsorption element includes activated carbon, ion exchange resin, molecular sieve, metal-organic framework, porous silica gel, or porous ceramic.

10. A humidifier, characterized in that, Includes a filter element, the filter element comprising: A composite humidifier, wherein the composite humidifier is the composite humidifier according to any one of claims 1-9; An end cap is connected to the composite humidifier, and the shape of the composite humidifier is adapted to the shape of the end cap.

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