Humidifier

Abstract

The present invention provides a humidifier relating to the field of air humidification, wherein the humidifier includes a body and an atomizing component, the body having a housing chamber and a first mounting chamber formed inside, the housing chamber and the first mounting chamber not communicating with each other, the atomizing component being detachably mounted in the housing chamber, and when the atomizing component is mounted in the housing chamber, a water chamber is formed between the inner wall of the body and the outer wall of the atomizing component.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application claims the priority of a Chinese patent application filed on April 3, 2023, with an application number of 202310349907.8 and an invention title of "Humidifier", and the entire content thereof is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] This application relates to the technical field of air humidification, and particularly to a humidifier.

Background Art

[0003] With the development of science and technology, the requirements for the comfort of indoor air have become increasingly high. It is not only required that the indoor air temperature is within a comfortable range, but also the humidity is within a comfortable range. In order to further improve comfort, various technologies and humidifiers for humidifying air have emerged. However, many existing humidifiers have a separated body and mist guide tube, and water is likely to overflow from the separation part between the body and the mist guide tube, which easily causes problems and deteriorates the user experience. Furthermore, even when the body and the mist guide tube are integrally formed, there is a problem that the occupied space of the humidifier becomes large. For the problems of easy water leakage in the body of the humidifier and large occupied space of the humidifier in the current related technologies, no effective solutions have been proposed yet.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] This application aims to solve at least one technical problem existing in the related technologies. Therefore, this application provides a humidifier that can at least solve the problems of easy water leakage at the separation part between the body and the atomization component of the humidifier and large occupied space of the humidifier in the related technologies.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the humidifier includes a body having a housing chamber formed inside, and an atomizing component that is detachably attached to the housing chamber, wherein a water chamber is formed between the inner wall of the body and the outer wall of the atomizing component.

[0006] According to the humidifier according to the embodiment of the present invention, by providing an atomizing component inside the body and combining the body of the humidifier with the atomizing component, the process of replenishing water from the water chamber to the atomizing chamber and the process of the water turning into water vapor in the atomizing chamber and then entering the atomizing component are both carried out within the housing, thereby effectively solving the water leakage problem of the humidifier. The water chamber is formed directly between the inner wall of the body and the outer wall of the atomizing component, and the atomizing component is directly installed inside the housing of the body, thereby forming a nested structure and sufficiently saving the space occupied by the humidifier.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present application, the atomizing component is a water level adjustment component comprising a mist guide tube having an atomizing chamber and a mist guide passage formed inside, the water chamber, the atomizing chamber and the mist guide passage being sequentially fluid-connected, a housing, a float ball, and a switch, wherein a water level adjustment chamber is formed inside the housing, and the housing is provided with a water inlet and a water outlet, the water inlet connects the water chamber and the water level adjustment chamber, the water outlet connects the water level adjustment chamber and the atomizing chamber, and the float ball drives the switch to close the water inlet based on the water level in the atomizing chamber rising to a predetermined water level.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present application, the water level adjustment component is integrally connected to the mist guide tube, or the water level adjustment component is detachably attached to the mist guide tube.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present application, the housing and the mist guide tube include a common side wall, and the water outlet is provided in the common side wall.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present application, the water level adjustment component further includes a float ball bracket that is hinged to the housing and fixedly connected to the float ball, and rotates between a first position and a second position, the switch includes a stationary part fixed to the water inlet position and a movable part fixed to the float ball bracket, wherein in the first position the stationary part is in sealing contact with the movable part to close the water inlet, and in the second position the stationary part is separated from the movable part to allow electrical conductivity through the water inlet.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present application, at least one of the stationary component and the movable component is a flexible component, the stationary component is detachably attached to the water inlet, and the movable component is detachably attached to the float bracket.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present application, a projection is provided on the bottom wall of the water level adjustment chamber, and the float ball bracket is hinged to the projection.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present application, the mist guide tube is provided with a groove, the body is provided with an elastic buckle that engages with the groove, and the mist guide tube is detachably attached to the body via the groove and the elastic buckle.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present application, a first mounting chamber is formed inside the body, the housing chamber and the first mounting chamber are not in communication, the body is provided with a mounting platform, the housing chamber is formed above the mounting platform, the atomizing component is detachably mounted to the mounting platform, the first mounting chamber is formed below the mounting platform, and the first mounting chamber is configured for mounting electrical components.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present application, a boiler is fixed to the mounting platform, and the mist guide tube is provided to cover the boiler so as to form the atomization chamber between the boiler and the mist guide tube.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present application, a second mounting chamber is formed between the boiler and the mounting platform, a heating element is fixed to the second mounting chamber, the heating element is electrically connected to the electrical components, and the water level in the atomization chamber is higher than the heating element.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present application, a pressure balance hole is provided in the common side wall, and the pressure balance hole is higher than the water level in the atomization chamber so as to connect the water level adjustment chamber and the atomization chamber.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present application, the housing includes a removable lid facing the common side wall, the shape of which the lid conforms to the shape of the inner wall surface of the body, and / or there is a gap between the lid and the inner wall surface of the body.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present application, a third mounting chamber is provided in the side wall of the fuselage, the third mounting chamber is for mounting a knob component, and the knob component is electrically connected to the electrical component.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present application, the box comprises a body and a base, the body having the mounting platform integrally molded thereto, and the body having the first mounting chamber formed therein, and the base being detachably attached to the bottom of the body to open and close the first mounting chamber.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present application, the humidifier includes a water supply lid connected to the top of the body and provided with a mounting port and a water supply port, and a mist nozzle provided with a plurality of mist outlets. The mist nozzle is mounted through the mounting port and connected to the top end of the mist guide tube, and the mist outlets communicate with the mist guide passage.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present application, the mounting port is located in the middle of the water supply lid, the water supply port is peripherally provided around the mounting port, and from the middle of the water supply lid towards the edge position of the water supply lid, the water supply lid呈flare状 and forms a water conduction groove communicating with the water supply port above the water supply lid.

[0023] Some of the additional aspects and advantages of the present application are given in the following description, some are apparent from the following description, or are understood by the implementation of the present application.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0024] Hereinafter, in order to more clearly explain the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the related art, the drawings required to be used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly described. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative labor. [Figure 1] It is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a humidifier according to an embodiment of the present application. [Figure 2] It is a cross-sectional view of a humidifier according to an embodiment of the present application. [Figure 3] It is a cross-sectional view of the connection between the mist guide tube and the water level adjustment component according to an embodiment of the present application. [Figure 4] It is a schematic diagram of the installation of the water level adjustment component according to an embodiment of the present application. [Figure 5] It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a humidifier according to an embodiment of the present application. [Figure 6] It is a partial enlarged view of location A of the humidifier according to FIG. 2.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0025] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present application will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings and embodiments. The following embodiments are for explaining the present application, but do not limit the scope of the present application.

[0026] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the directions or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "center", "vertical direction", "horizontal direction", "up", "down", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc. are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are for facilitating the description of the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description. It is not intended to indicate or imply that the indicated device or element must have a specific orientation and be configured and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be understood as a limitation to the embodiments of the present application. Also, terms such as "first", "second", "third", etc. are merely for explanatory purposes and should not be understood as indicating or suggesting relative importance.

[0027] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless there are specific and clear regulations and limitations, terms such as "connected to each other", "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection, a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application according to specific situations.

[0028] In embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise explicitly stated or limited, the positioning of the first feature "above" or "below" the second feature may be by direct contact between the first and second features, or by indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, the positioning of the first feature "above," "above," and "upper side" of the second feature may be by the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or it may simply mean that the horizontal height of the first feature is greater than that of the second feature. The positioning of the first feature "below," "below," and "below side" of the second feature may be by the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or it may simply mean that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

[0029] In this specification, any description referring to terms such as “one embodiment,” “several embodiments,” “example,” “specific example,” or “several examples” means that the specific features, structures, materials, or properties described with reference to such embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this specification, exemplary expressions for the above terms do not necessarily correspond to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or properties described may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Also, a person skilled in the art may combine and link different embodiments or examples and features of different embodiments or examples described herein, provided that they do not conflict with each other.

[0030] The humidifier according to this application will be described below with reference to Figures 1 to 6.

[0031] According to the humidifier according to the embodiment of the present application, the humidifier includes a body 100 and an atomizing component 150, and referring to Figures 1 and 2, a housing chamber 101 is formed inside the body 100. The atomizing component 150 is removably attached to the housing chamber 101, and when the atomizing component 150 is attached to the housing chamber 101, a water chamber 102 is formed between the inner wall of the body 100 and the outer wall of the atomizing component 150.

[0032] According to the humidifier according to the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the atomizing component 150 inside the body 100, the body 100 and the atomizing component 150 of the humidifier are combined, and both the process of replenishing the water in the water chamber 102 to the atomizing chamber 201 and the process of the water turning into water vapor in the atomizing chamber 201 and then entering the atomizing component 150 are carried out within the housing chamber 101, thereby effectively solving the water leakage problem of the humidifier. The water chamber 102 is formed directly between the inner wall of the body 100 and the outer wall of the atomizing component 150, and the atomizing component 150 is directly attached inside the housing chamber 101 of the body 100, thereby forming a nested structure and sufficiently saving the space occupied by the humidifier.

[0033] According to one embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 2, a first mounting chamber 111 is formed inside the fuselage 100, the housing chamber 101 and the first mounting chamber 111 are not in communication, the fuselage 100 is provided with a mounting platform 110, the fuselage 100 has a housing chamber 101 formed above the mounting platform 110, the atomizing component 150 is detachably attached to the mounting platform 110, the fuselage 100 has a first mounting chamber 111 formed below the mounting platform 110, the first mounting chamber 111 is configured for mounting electrical components.

[0034] To ensure clarity, the mounting platform 110 separates the housing chamber 101 from the first mounting chamber 111 so that the housing chamber 101 does not communicate with the first mounting chamber 111. The housing chamber 101 is located above the mounting platform 110, and the first mounting chamber 111 is located below the mounting platform 110.

[0035] As can be understood, the mounting platform 110 may be integrally molded with the body 100, effectively improving the airtightness of the humidifier and preventing water in the water chamber 102 from entering the first mounting chamber 111. Of course, the mounting platform 110 and the body 100 are not limited to an integral molding method, and other methods may be adopted, such as a removable mounting method, as long as water in the water chamber 102 does not enter the first mounting chamber 111.

[0036] When the atomizing component 150 is removably attached to the mounting platform 110, a sealing silica gel ring is provided between the atomizing component 150 and the mounting platform 110 to ensure airtightness between the atomizing component 150 and the mounting platform 110, preventing water from entering the atomizing chamber 201 through the mounting gap between the atomizing component 150 and the mounting platform 110.

[0037] According to one embodiment of the present application, referring to Figures 3 and 4, the atomizing component 150 includes a mist guide tube and a water level adjustment component. The mist guide tube 200 has an atomizing chamber 201 and a mist guide passage 202 formed inside, and the water chamber 102, the atomizing chamber 201, and the mist guide passage 202 are in sequential fluid communication. The water level adjustment component 300 has a water level adjustment chamber 311 formed inside, and the water level adjustment component 300 is connected to the mist guide tube 200.

[0038] As can be understood, the mist guide tube 200 forms an atomization chamber 201 and a mist guide passage 202. Water from the water chamber 102 enters the atomization chamber 201, and the atomization chamber 201 is provided with a component that has an atomizing function, which atomizes the water that has entered the atomization chamber 201. The atomized fluid then enters the mist guide passage 202 from the atomization chamber 201, and then leaves the mist guide tube 200 from the top of the mist guide passage 202 and diffuses into the air.

[0039] To ensure clarity, the atomizing component here may be a boiler 113 (described later), which can boil water and generate steam. Of course, it may be any other atomizing component, such as an ultrasonic ceramic atomizing sheet, and the atomizing component is not limited to the examples given here; any component that can atomize water is acceptable.

[0040] As can be understood, the flow between the atomization chamber 201 and the mist guide passage 202 in the mist guide tube 200 is smooth, which is advantageous for the mist to flow smoothly from bottom to top. Referring to Figure 2, the mist guide tube is tapered, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the mist guide passage 202 gradually decreases from bottom to top. After the water in the second water groove is turned into mist, the mist is focused through the mist guide passage 202. Of course, the mist guide tube 200 is not limited to the example given here, and the mist guide tube 200 may have other shapes as long as the fluid flows smoothly between the atomization chamber 201 and the mist guide passage 202.

[0041] The mist guide passage 202 may be located at the center of the fuselage 100, or it may be located at a position offset from the center of the fuselage 100.

[0042] According to one embodiment of the present application, referring to Figures 3 and 4, the water level control component 300 includes a housing 310, a float ball 320, and a switch 340, wherein a water level control chamber 311 is formed inside the housing 310, and the housing 310 is provided with a water inlet 312 and a water outlet 313, the water inlet 312 connecting the water chamber 102 to the water level control chamber 311, the water outlet 313 connecting the water level control chamber 311 to the atomization chamber 201, and the float ball 320 drives the switch 340 to close the water inlet 312 based on the water level in the atomization chamber 201 rising to a predetermined water level. When water enters the water level control chamber 311 from the water chamber 102, the float ball 320 rises in accordance with the rise in the water level control chamber 311, and the water in the water level control chamber 311 enters the atomization chamber 201. When the water level in the atomization chamber 201 rises to a predetermined level, the float ball 320 rises to a predetermined position and drives the switch 340 to close the water inlet 312, preventing water in the body 100 from flowing into the water level control chamber 311, thus blocking the connection between the water chamber 102 and the water level control chamber 311. At this time, the water level in the atomization chamber 201 and the water level in the water level control chamber 311 are at the same height. Subsequently, as steam is generated in the atomization chamber 201 and the water evaporates, the water level in the atomization chamber 201 decreases, and the water level in the water level control chamber 311 also decreases accordingly. The float ball 320 is driven to open the switch 340 as the water level drops, the water inlet 312 is no longer closed, and the water in the water chamber 102 flows back into the water level control chamber 311, thereby ensuring that the water level in the atomization chamber 201 meets the atomization needs. The above process is repeated until the water in the water chamber 102 is completely consumed. That is, when there is water in the water chamber 102, the water in the water chamber 102 can only enter the atomization chamber 201 via the water level control component 300, which controls the water level in the atomization chamber 201.

[0043] As can be understood, the float ball 320 is a component that provides buoyancy in water. The float ball 320 may be solid, for example, made of a material with a density lower than water, such as foamed plastic, wood, or rubber. The float ball 320 may also be hollow and filled with a low-density gas such as air or nitrogen gas. Of course, the float ball 320 is not limited to the examples given above.

[0044] In one embodiment, the housing 310 of the water level adjustment component 300 and the mist guide tube 200 share a common side wall, where the water outlet 313 of the water level adjustment component 300 is located on the common side wall. That is, the water level adjustment component 300 and the mist guide tube 200 share the side wall of the mist guide tube 200 so as to close the water level adjustment chamber 311, or in other words, an opening is provided on the side of the water level adjustment chamber 311 facing the mist guide tube 200, and the shapes of the opening and the wall surface of the mist guide tube 200 are compatible. Here, the water level adjustment component 300 is connected to the mist guide tube 200, and when the mist guide tube 200 is attached to the body 100, the water level adjustment component 300 is configured to be detachably attached to the body 100 together with the mist guide tube 200. When the mist guide tube 200 is removed, the water level adjustment component 300 is also removed from the body 100 at the same time. If the water level adjustment component 300 is detachably attached to the mist guide tube 200, it becomes easier to clean the internal components of the water level adjustment component 300. Of course, the water level adjustment component 300 and the mist guide tube 200 may be integrally connected, including integral molding or a non-removable connection.

[0045] According to one embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figure 4, the water level adjustment component 300 further includes a float ball bracket 330 hinged to a housing 310, the float ball bracket 330 being fixedly connected to a float ball 320, and the float ball bracket 330 rotating between a first position and a second position. The switch 340 includes a stationary component 342 fixed to a water inlet 312 and a movable component 341 fixed to the float ball bracket 330, wherein in the first position, the stationary component 342 is in sealing contact with the movable component 341 to close the water inlet 312, and in the second position, the stationary component 342 is separated from the movable component 341 to allow the water inlet 312 to be open. The float ball 320 can be positioned via the float ball bracket 330, but of course, the float ball bracket 330 is not required. For example, the float ball 320 may be attached to the floating groove, or the float ball 320 may be connected to the housing 310 via a cable. Here, we will not illustrate in detail the method of mounting the float ball 320 inside the housing 310.

[0046] As can be understood, when there is no water in the water level control chamber 311, the float ball bracket 330 is in a second position, and the float ball 320 is mounted on the float ball bracket 330. Under the action of gravity, the float ball bracket 330 tilts so as to separate the movable part 341 and the stationary part 342, creating a gap between the movable part 341 and the stationary part 342, and the water inlet 312 opens, allowing the water level control chamber 311 and the water chamber 102 to communicate. When water is supplied to the body 100, the water enters the water level control chamber 311 through the water inlet 312, causing the float ball 320 to rotate the float ball bracket 330 due to the rise in the water level inside the water level control chamber 311, and if the water level in the water level control chamber 311 has not yet reached a point where the stationary part 342 and the movable part 341 are in airtight contact, the float ball bracket 330 rotates from the first position to the second position. When the water level in the water level control chamber 311 reaches the set value, the float ball bracket 330 moves to the first position, the movable part 341 and the stationary part 342 come into contact, and the stationary part 342 makes sealed contact with the movable part 341, closing the water inlet 312. This isolates the water level control chamber 311 from the water chamber 102, thereby achieving a water-blocking effect.

[0047] In some embodiments, when the float ball bracket 330 is in the second position, the contact between the movable part 341 and the stationary part 342 is line contact, in other words, the edges of the movable part 341 and the stationary part 342 are in contact. As the float ball bracket 330 moves from the second position to the first position, the contact between the movable part 341 and the stationary part 342 gradually changes to surface contact. When the float ball bracket 330 is in the second position, the movable part 341 is in sealed contact with the stationary part 342.

[0048] As can be understood, different installation heights of the stationary component 342 result in different water level heights in the water level control chamber 311 for sealing contact between the stationary component 342 and the movable component 341, and the water level setting of the atomizing chamber 201 changes accordingly. In some embodiments, the height setting of the stationary component 342 is adjustable, and consequently, the water level setting of the atomizing chamber 201 can be changed.

[0049] According to one embodiment of the present application, at least one of the stationary component 342 and the movable component 341 is a flexible component. For example, if the movable component 341 is a flexible component and the float ball bracket 330 is in a first position, the flexible movable component 341 contacts the stationary component 342, and a relatively good sealing effect is achieved by the float ball 320 generating a relatively small buoyancy. Of course, the stationary component 342 and the movable component 341 are not limited to the examples given herein; the stationary component 342 may be a flexible component, or both the stationary component 342 and the movable component 341 may be flexible components. In some embodiments, the movable component 341 is silica gel, and when the movable component 341 and the stationary component 342 are in contact, a good water-blocking effect is achieved. In Figure 4, the stationary component projection 342 has an annular flexible portion, which together with the movable component 341 forms an annular surface seal.

[0050] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the stationary component 342 is detachably attached to the water inlet 312, and the movable component 341 is detachably attached to the float ball bracket 330, thereby facilitating the attachment, detachment, and maintenance of the stationary component 342 and the movable component 341.

[0051] According to one embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figure 4, a projection 350 is provided on the bottom wall of the water level adjustment chamber 311, and the float ball bracket 330 is hinged to the projection 350. One end of the float ball bracket 330 is hinged to the projection 350, which has a certain height, making it easy for the float ball bracket 330 to naturally tilt toward one end of the float ball 320 under the action of gravity. The present invention does not limit the shape of the projection 350, and it is sufficient that the projection 350 is higher than the bottom wall of the water level adjustment chamber 311 and that a hinged connection with the float ball bracket 330 can be achieved.

[0052] As can be understood, the height of the projection 350 and the installation position of the stationary part 342 coincide, so that when the movable part 341 of the float ball bracket 330, which is hinged to the projection 350, comes into contact with the stationary part 342, the water inlet 312 is completely sealed.

[0053] According to one embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figure 3, the housing 310 of the water level adjustment component 300 includes a lid 360 and a housing body 370, the lid 360 being detachably attached to the housing body 370, and a water level adjustment chamber 301 is formed between the lid 360 and the housing body 370. By opening the lid 360, the float ball 320, the float ball bracket 330, and the switch 340 can be attached to the housing body 370. When the lid 360 is closed, water in the water chamber 101 cannot enter the water level adjustment chamber 301 through the gap between the lid 360 and the housing body 370.

[0054] To make it clear, refer to Figure 3, one side of the housing 310 is connected to the air conduit 200, and the lid 360 is provided on the opposite side of the housing body 370 from the side corresponding to the air conduit 200. Of course, the installation position of the lid 360 is not limited to the example given here, and the lid 360 and the housing body 370 may be installed above and below each other, or in other installation methods, as long as the housing body 370 is sealed.

[0055] As can be understood, the lid 360 is a screw cap, and the housing body 370 has screw threads, so the connection can be achieved by screwing the lid 360 onto the housing body 370. Alternatively, referring to Figure 3, the lid 360 is provided with a silica gel sealing ring, and the sealing can be achieved by pressing the lid 360 against the housing body 370. Of course, the lid 360 and the housing body 370 may use other connection methods.

[0056] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 2 and 3, the lid 360 is provided on the opposite side of the common side wall of the housing 310 and the mist guide tube 200, and the lid is detachably attached to the housing 310.

[0057] A certain gap may be maintained between the lid 360 and the inner wall surface of the body 100. In particular, if the shape of the lid 360 and the shape of the inner wall surface of the body 100 are compatible, this facilitates the attachment and detachment of the atomizing component 150.

[0058] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mist guide tube 200 is provided with a groove 211, and the body 100 is provided with an elastic buckle 112 that engages with the groove 211, and the mist guide tube 200 is detachably attached to the mounting platform 110 via the groove 211 and the elastic buckle 112.

[0059] Referring to Figure 6, an example in which the elastic buckle 112 is provided on the mounting platform 110 of the body 100, the mist guide tube 200 is provided with a groove structure 211, and the elastic buckle 112 structure is provided at a position corresponding to the groove 211 on the mounting platform 110. When mounting, the mist guide tube 200 is attached to the mounting platform 110, the groove 211 compresses the spring in the elastic buckle 112 structure, thereby retracting the elastic buckle 112. After mounting is complete, under the action of the spring's restoring force, the elastic buckle 112 is pushed out and engages with the groove 211 in the mist guide tube 200, thereby achieving positional restriction. When removal is necessary, removal can be completed simply by pulling up the mist guide tube 200 so that the mist guide tube 200 compresses the elastic buckle again, making it convenient to use. In one embodiment, the tapered mist guide tube 200 is further provided with a guide groove structure, which corresponds to the guide ribs of the mounting platform 110, and when installing the mist guide tube 200, installation can be completed simply by pressing it against the corresponding position on the mounting platform 110 along the guide groove.

[0060] In one embodiment, the elastic buckle 112 may have a structure similar to a reset press button, for example, when the elastic buckle 112 is pressed, the spring of the elastic buckle 112 is kept in a compressed state, allowing the atomizing component 150 to be easily attached to the mounting platform 110 and, after being attached to the corresponding position, pressing the elastic buckle 112 again restores the spring and presses the elastic buckle 112 against the groove 211.

[0061] According to one embodiment of the present invention, after the atomizing component 150 has been installed, the elastic buckle 112 presses against the groove 211 to generate a notification sound. As understood, under the action of the spring restoring force of the elastic buckle 112, the elastic buckle 112 is pushed out and collides with the groove 211 in the mist guide tube 200 to generate a notification sound. Each time the elastic buckle 112 is pressed, a notification sound is heard as the spring springs out, allowing the user to clearly determine whether the elastic buckle 112 is properly and securely engaged with the groove 211 in the mounting platform 110.

[0062] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a boiler 113 is fixed to a mounting platform 110, a mist guide tube 200 is provided to cover the boiler 113 so as to form an atomization chamber 201 between the boiler 113 and the mist guide tube 200, a second mounting chamber 114 is formed between the boiler 113 and the mounting platform 110, a heating element 115 is fixed to the second mounting chamber 114, the heating element 115 is electrically connected to electrical components, and the water level in the atomization chamber 201 is higher than that of the boiler 113.

[0063] As can be understood, referring to Figure 2, the boiler 113 is mounted at the center of the body 100, although of course, the boiler 113 may be mounted at a position offset from the center of the mounting platform 110. Note that the mounting positions of the mist guide passage 202 and the boiler 113 correspond; in other words, if the mist guide passage 202 is located at the center of the body 100, the boiler 113 is also mounted at the center of the mounting platform 110, and if the mist guide passage 202 is located at a position offset from the center of the body 100, the boiler 113 is also mounted at a position offset from the center of the mounting platform 110. As can be understood, when the mist guide passage 202 and the boiler 113 are located at the center of the body 100, the outlet of the mist guide passage 202 is also located at the center of the body 100, resulting in a more uniform humidifying effect on the surrounding environment of the humidifier.

[0064] The water level in the atomization chamber 201 is higher than that of the boiler 113, and the evaporation effect in the atomization chamber 201 is good. Of course, the water level in the atomization chamber 201 does not necessarily have to be higher than that of the boiler 113; a good evaporation effect in the atomization chamber 201 can be ensured by having a water level in the atomization chamber 201 higher than that of the heating element 115. Furthermore, this invention does not limit the shape of the heating element 115 in the boiler, and the heating element 115 may have any shape.

[0065] Furthermore, this invention does not limit the shape of the boiler 113; the boiler 113 may be hemispherical or of other shapes, as long as it can perform its heat transfer function. A seal ring is provided between the mounting platform 110 and the boiler 113. The seal ring improves the airtightness of the mounting between the boiler 113 and the mounting platform 110, preventing the fluid from the atomization chamber 201 from entering the second mounting chamber 114, and further increasing the service life of the heating element 115 while ensuring safety during use. The seal ring may be made of a material with high heat resistance; for example, a carbon fiber PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) or silica gel seal ring may be used. Of course, the type of seal ring is not limited to the examples given herein.

[0066] According to one embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figure 3, a pressure balance hole 314 is provided in the common side wall between the housing 310 and the mist guide tube 200, the pressure balance hole 314 connects the water level adjustment chamber 311 and the atomization chamber 201, and the pressure balance hole 314 is higher than the water level in the atomization chamber 201.

[0067] As can be understood, a pressure balance hole 314 and a water outlet 313 are provided in the common side wall, both of which connect the water level control chamber 311 and the atomization chamber 201, and the pressure balance hole 314 and the water outlet 313 are located at different heights, where the pressure balance hole 314 is above a predetermined water level and the water outlet 313 is below a predetermined water level, and water flows through the lower water outlet 313 to the water level control chamber Water can flow from 311 into the atomizing chamber 201, and the upper pressure balance hole 314 ensures that the pressures of the outside of the body 100, the water level adjustment chamber 311, and the atomizing chamber 201 are equal. This balances the pressure between the atomizing chamber 201 and the water level adjustment chamber 311, achieving a balance in the water levels of the water level adjustment chamber 311 and the atomizing chamber 201. As a result, the water level in the atomizing chamber 201 becomes stable, and the mist ejection by the humidifier becomes stable.

[0068] As can be understood, if the mist generator of the atomizing component 150 is the boiler 113, the air pressure in the atomizing chamber 201 rises when heated, and the presence of pressure balance holes 314 in the side wall of the water level control chamber 311 ensures that the air pressure of the humidifier remains at a safe level when the boiler 113 is operating.

[0069] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a third mounting chamber 103 is provided in the side wall of the body 100, the third mounting chamber 103 for mounting a knob component 400, the knob component 400 is electrically connected to an electrical component. Mounting the knob component 400 on the side wall of the humidifier makes it easier for the user to use and simplifies the wiring of the knob component 400. By electrically connecting the knob component 400 to the electrical component provided in the first mounting chamber 111, the overall structure of the humidifier becomes more compact and its volume is reduced.

[0070] According to one embodiment of the present application, the enclosure comprises a main body 800 and a base 700, the main body 800 having a mounting platform 110 integrally molded thereto, and the main body 800 having a first mounting chamber 111 formed therein, and the base 700 being removablely attached to the bottom of the main body 800 to open and close the first mounting chamber 111. The first mounting chamber 111 can be used for mounting electrical components of the humidifier and housing the wiring of the electrical components. As understood, when the humidifier is in normal use, the base 700 is attached to the bottom of the main body 800, and the base 700 closes the first mounting chamber 111, protecting the electrical components located in the first mounting chamber 111. In case of inspection or maintenance of the humidifier, the base 700 is removed from the main body 800, opening the first mounting chamber 111 and facilitating inspection and replacement of the electrical components therein.

[0071] As can be understood, the main unit 800 and the base 700 are detachably attached. The main unit 800 and the base 700 may be connected by a snap on the base 700 and a snap slot on the main unit 800, or by a screw hole-to-screw connection. Of course, the method of connection between the main unit 800 and the base 700 is not limited to the above methods, and other methods may be used for connection.

[0072] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the humidifier includes a water supply cover 500 and a mist nozzle 600, the water supply cover 500 being connected to the top of the body 100 and having a mounting opening 501 and a water inlet 502, the mist nozzle 600 being provided with a plurality of mist outlets 601, the mist nozzle 600 being mounted through the mounting opening 501 and connected to the top end of a mist guide tube 200, and the mist outlets 601 communicating with a mist guide passage 202.

[0073] As can be understood, the water tank cover 500 is detachably attached to the body 100. The water tank cover 500 and the body 100 may be connected by a snap on the body 100 and a snap slot on the water tank cover 500, or by a screw hole and screw connection. Of course, the method of connecting the water tank cover 500 and the body 100 is not limited to the above methods, and other methods may be used for connection.

[0074] In one embodiment of the present invention, the mist guide tube 200 of the humidifier is installed through the mounting port 501, and the top end of the mist guide tube 200 is connected to the mist nozzle 600; in other words, the top end of the mist guide tube 200 extends out of the mounting port 501 and is connected to the mist nozzle 600.

[0075] As can be understood, the mist nozzle 600 is provided with a plurality of mist outlets 601 arranged in a ring shape, and the mist outlets 601 communicate with the mist guide passage 202. After the mist reaches the mist nozzle 600 via the mist guide passage 202, it exits the humidifier along the plurality of mist outlets 601 arranged in a ring shape. The plurality of mist outlets 601 arranged in a ring shape disperse the mist in all directions, enabling wider area humidification and improving the user experience.

[0076] Of course, the mist outlets 601 on the mist nozzle 600 may be arranged in a shape other than an annular arrangement, or the humidifier can control the humidification range by controlling the number of times the mist outlets 601 are opened and closed, and this invention does not limit the mist outlets 601 of the mist nozzle 600.

[0077] According to one embodiment of the present application, the mounting opening 501 is located in the middle of the water supply cover 500, the water inlet 502 is provided around the outer circumference of the mounting opening 501, and the water supply cover 500 is flared outwards from the middle towards the edge of the water supply cover 500, forming a water channel above the water supply cover 500 that communicates with the water channel 502. As can be understood, when a user needs to supply water, water can be poured directly into the water supply cover 500, and the flared water supply cover 500 allows the water to be introduced into the water channel and reach the water chamber 102 through the water channel 502.

[0078] According to one embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 5, a water level gauge 120 is further provided on the side wall of the body 100, and the water level gauge 120 is configured to display the amount of water in the water chamber 102. The water level gauge 120 is provided on the body 100 to facilitate observation of the water level, and in some embodiments, the water level gauge 120 may be a transparent water level gauge 120. Furthermore, the water level gauge 120 and the knob component 400 are located on the same side, thereby facilitating the user to observe the amount of water in the water chamber 102 and to adjust the mist ejection speed of the humidifier using the knob component 400.

[0079] The structure and basic operation process of a humidifier according to one embodiment of the present invention are as follows.

[0080] A containment chamber 101 is formed inside the body 100, and the mist guide tube 200 is attached to the containment chamber 101. A water chamber 102 is formed between the containment chamber 101 and the outer wall of the mist guide tube 200, and an atomization chamber 201 and a mist guide passage 202 are formed inside the mist guide tube 200. The water chamber 102, the atomization chamber 201 and the mist guide passage 202 are sequentially in fluid communication, and a water level adjustment component 300 is connected to the mist guide tube.

[0081] The housing is provided with a water inlet 312, a water outlet 313, and a pressure balance hole 314. The water inlet 312 of the water level adjustment component 300 connects the water chamber 102 and the water level adjustment chamber 311, the water outlet 313 and the pressure balance hole 314 connect the water level adjustment chamber 311 and the atomization chamber 201, and the pressure balance hole 314 ensures that the pressure outside the body 100, the water level adjustment chamber 311, and the atomization chamber 201 are equal.

[0082] When water enters the water level control chamber 311 from the water chamber 102, the float ball 320 rises in accordance with the rise in the water level control chamber 311, and the water in the water level control chamber 311 enters the atomization chamber 201. When the water level in the atomization chamber 201 rises to a predetermined level, the float ball 320 rises to a predetermined position and drives the switch 340 to close the water inlet 312, preventing water in the body 100 from flowing into the water level control chamber 311, thus blocking the connection between the water chamber 102 and the water level control chamber 311. At this time, the water level in the atomization chamber 201 and the water level in the water level control chamber 311 are at the same height. Subsequently, as steam is generated in the atomization chamber 201 and the water evaporates, the water level in the atomization chamber 201 decreases, and the water level in the water level control chamber 311 also decreases accordingly. The float ball 320 is driven to open the switch 340, the water inlet 312 is no longer closed, and the water in the water chamber 102 flows back into the water level control chamber 311, thereby ensuring that the water level in the atomization chamber 201 remains constant. The above process is repeated until all the water in the water chamber 102 is consumed.

[0083] Finally, it should be noted that the embodiments described above are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the present application. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to embodiments, as those skilled in the art will understand, various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the present invention will not deviate from the spirit and scope of the present invention and will all be included within the scope of the claims of the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0084] 100: Body, 101: Housing chamber, 102: Water chamber, 103: Third mounting chamber, 110: Mounting platform, 111: First mounting chamber, 112: Elastic buckle, 113: Boiler, 114: Second mounting chamber, 115: Heating element, 120: Water level gauge, 150: Atomization component, 200: Mist guide tube, 201: Atomization chamber, 202: Mist guide passage, 211: Groove, 300: Water level adjustment component, 310: 311: Water level adjustment chamber, 312: Water inlet, 313: Water outlet, 314: Pressure balance hole, 320: Float ball, 330: Float ball bracket, 340: Switch, 341: Movable part, 342: Stationary part, 350: Protrusion, 360: Lid, 370: Body of the housing, 400: Knob component, 500: Water supply lid, 501: Mounting port, 502: Water inlet, 600: Mist nozzle, 601: Mist outlet, 700: Base, 800: Main body.

Claims

1. A torso (100) having a containment chamber (101) formed inside, A humidifier comprising: an atomizing component (150) that is detachably attached to the housing chamber (101), wherein a water chamber (102) is formed between the inner wall of the body (100) and the outer wall of the atomizing component (150).

2. The atomizing component (150) is A mist guide tube (200) is formed inside the water chamber (102), the atomizing chamber (201), and the mist guide passage (202) in sequential fluid communication. A water level adjustment component (300) comprising a housing (310), a float ball (320), and a switch (340), wherein a water level adjustment chamber (311) is formed inside the housing (310), and the housing (310) is provided with a water inlet (312) and a water outlet (313), the water inlet (312) connecting the water chamber (102) and the water level adjustment chamber (311), the water outlet (313) connecting the water level adjustment chamber (311) and the atomization chamber (201), and the float ball (320) drives the switch (340) to close the water inlet (312) based on the water level in the atomization chamber (201) rising to a predetermined water level value. The humidifier according to claim 1.

3. The water level adjustment component (300) is integrally connected to the mist guide tube (200), or the water level adjustment component (300) is detachably attached to the mist guide tube (200). The humidifier according to claim 2.

4. The housing (310) and the mist guide tube (200) include a common side wall, and the water outlet (313) is provided on the common side wall. The humidifier according to claim 2.

5. The water level adjustment component (300) is The present invention further includes a float ball bracket (330) that is hinged to the housing (310) and fixedly connected to the float ball (320), and rotates between a first position and a second position. The switch (340) includes a stationary component (342) fixed to the water inlet (312) and a movable component (341) fixed to the float ball bracket (330), In the first position, the stationary component (342) is in sealing contact with the movable component (341) to close the water inlet (312), and in the second position, the stationary component (342) is separated from the movable component (341) to allow electrical conductivity through the water inlet (312). The humidifier according to claim 2.

6. At least one of the stationary component (342) and the movable component (341) is a flexible component, the stationary component (342) is detachably attached to the water inlet (312), and the movable component (341) is detachably attached to the float ball bracket (330). The humidifier according to claim 5.

7. A projection (350) is provided on the bottom wall of the water level adjustment chamber (311), and the float ball bracket (330) is hinged to the projection (350). The humidifier according to claim 5.

8. The mist guide tube (200) is provided with a groove (211), and the body (100) is provided with an elastic buckle (112) that engages with the groove (211). The mist guide tube (200) is detachably attached to the body (100) via the groove (211) and the elastic buckle (112). The humidifier according to claim 2.

9. A first mounting chamber (111) is formed inside the fuselage (100), and the housing chamber (101) and the first mounting chamber (111) are not in communication. The fuselage (100) is provided with a mounting platform (110), the fuselage (100) has a housing chamber (101) formed above the mounting platform (110), the atomizing component (150) is detachably attached to the mounting platform (110), and the fuselage (100) has a first mounting chamber (111) formed below the mounting platform (110), the first mounting chamber (111) is configured for mounting electrical components. The humidifier according to claim 4.

10. A boiler (113) is fixed to the mounting platform (110), and the mist guide tube (200) is provided to cover the boiler (113) so as to form the atomization chamber (201) between the boiler (113) and the mist guide tube (200). The humidifier according to claim 9.

11. A second mounting chamber (114) is formed between the boiler (113) and the mounting platform (110), a heating element (115) is fixed to the second mounting chamber (114), the heating element (115) is electrically connected to the electrical components, and the water level in the atomization chamber (201) is higher than the heating element (115). The humidifier according to claim 10.

12. A pressure balance hole (314) is provided in the common side wall, and the pressure balance hole (314) is set to connect the water level control chamber (311) and the atomization chamber (201) and is higher than the water level in the atomization chamber (201). The humidifier according to claim 10.

13. The housing (310) includes a removable lid (360) facing the common side wall, the shape of which conforms to the shape of the inner wall surface of the body (100), and / or, There is a gap between the lid (360) and the inner wall surface of the body (100). A humidifier according to any one of claims 4, 9 to 12.

14. A third mounting chamber (103) is provided in the side wall of the fuselage (100), and the third mounting chamber (103) is for mounting a knob component (400), and the knob component (400) is electrically connected to the electrical component. A humidifier according to any one of claims 9 to 12.

15. The box body includes a main body (800) and a base (700). The mounting platform (110) is integrally molded to the main body (800), and the first mounting chamber (111) is formed in the main body (800). The base (700) is detachably attached to the bottom of the main body (800) to open and close the first mounting chamber (111). A humidifier according to any one of claims 9 to 12.

16. The aforementioned humidifier is, A water supply cover (500) is connected to the top of the body (100) and is provided with a mounting opening (501) and a water inlet (502), A mist nozzle (600) having multiple mist outlets (601), wherein the mist nozzle (600) is mounted through the mounting opening (501) and connected to the top end of the mist guide tube (200), and the mist outlets (601) communicate with the mist guide passage (202). A humidifier according to any one of claims 2 to 12.

17. The mounting opening (501) is located in the middle of the water supply cover (500), and the water inlet (502) is provided around the outer circumference of the mounting opening (501). The water supply cover (500) is flared outwards from the middle towards the edge of the water supply cover (500) so as to form a water channel above the water supply cover (500) that communicates with the water inlet (502). The humidifier according to claim 16.

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