Humidifier

Abstract

To provide an inexpensive and compact humidifier capable of keeping the inside of a water tank clean.SOLUTION: A humidifier 1 comprises a water tank 20a, a humidification member 30a partially arranged inside the water tank 20a, and an adsorption member 60a arranged inside the water tank 20a. At least part of a bottom surface 201a of the water tank 20a is inclined, and the bottom surface 201a has a storage area 21a at a bottom part in a vertical direction. The adsorption member 60a is provided in the storage area 21a. The adsorption member 60a absorbs water in the storage area 21a.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a humidifier. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there is known an evaporative humidifier that humidifies the water by sucking up water stored in a water tank and passing air through a humidifying filter using a blower to evaporate the water. In such a humidifier, the water in the water tank contains scale-causing substances such as calcium, magnesium, and minerals, so when the humidifier is used, water with concentrated scale-causing substances remains in the water tank, and scale precipitates from the remaining water in the water tank. Therefore, regular drainage and cleaning work is required to keep the water tank clean. Conventionally, this drainage and cleaning work has been performed by the user, which has caused a problem of the drainage and cleaning work being time-consuming.

[0003] The humidifiers of Patent Documents 1 and 2 have been developed as humidifiers that can easily perform this drainage work. The humidifier of Patent Document 1 is equipped with a recovery pump that recovers the remaining water in the tank, and the recovery pump recovers the remaining water in the tank until it is close to the bottom. The humidifier of Patent Document 2 is equipped with a pump that draws up water from the tank, and a drainage tank that collects the water drawn up by the pump. The water remaining in the tank is pumped up by the pump and stored in the drainage tank. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2010-32144 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2014-142127 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the humidifiers of Patent Documents 1 and 2 require the humidifier to be equipped with a pump for recovering water from the water tank, which increases the cost of the humidifier and increases the overall size of the humidifier.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and has an object to provide an inexpensive, compact humidifier that can keep the inside of an aquarium tank clean. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention relates to a humidifier that humidifies air by vaporizing water. The humidifier of the present invention includes a water tank, a humidifying member that is partially disposed inside the water tank, and an adsorption member that is disposed inside the water tank. At least a portion of the bottom surface of the water tank is inclined, and the water tank has a storage area at the lowermost part of the bottom surface in the vertical direction. The adsorption member absorbs water from the storage area. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, the inside of the aquarium can be kept clean with an inexpensive and compact configuration. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic vertical cross-sectional view of a humidifier according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 1 is a front view showing a schematic view of a water tub and a humidifying member of a humidifier according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a plan view illustrating a water tub and a humidifying member of a humidifier according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 11 is a front view showing a schematic view of a water tub and a humidifying member of a humidifier according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is a plan view illustrating a water tub and a humidifying member of a humidifier according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a right side view illustrating a water tub and a humidifying member of a humidifier according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a plan view illustrating a water tub and a humidifying member of a humidifier according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a right side view illustrating a water tub and a humidifying member of a humidifier according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is a plan view illustrating a water tub and a humidifying member of a humidifier according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are designated by the same reference characters and description thereof will not be repeated.

[0011] [Overall configuration] First, the overall configuration of a humidifier 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 1. The humidifier 1 humidifies air by an evaporation method that vaporizes water. The general operation of the humidifier 1 is the same as that of known humidifiers, so a detailed description of the internal structure and operation of the humidifier 1 will be omitted.

[0012] Fig. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a humidifier 1 according to embodiment 1. In Fig. 1, arrow A indicates the flow of air.

[0013] 1, the humidifier 1 includes a housing 10, an inlet 11, an outlet 12, a deodorizing filter 13, a dust collecting filter 14, a water tank 20, a humidifying member 30, and a blower 40. The housing 10 houses the deodorizing filter 13, the dust collecting filter 14, the water tank 20, the humidifying member 30, and the blower 40.

[0014] Housing 10 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. An intake port 11 is provided on a rear surface 101 of housing 10, and an exhaust port 12 is provided on a top surface 102 of housing 10. Intake port 11 draws outside air into the interior of humidifier 1. Exhaust port 12 blows internal air out of humidifier 1. Note that intake port 11 and exhaust port 12 may be provided in housing 10, and their positions are not particularly limited.

[0015] The deodorizing filter 13 adsorbs odorous components in the air. The odorous components are, for example, acetaldehyde, ammonia, or acetic acid. The deodorizing filter 13 is disposed opposite the multiple intake ports 11. The deodorizing filter 13 has a configuration in which activated carbon is dispersed in a nonwoven fabric, for example, and adsorbs or removes odorous components in the air.

[0016] The dust collection filter 14 captures or removes fine dust particles in the air. The dust collection filter 14 is disposed opposite the plurality of suction ports 11 via the deodorizing filter 13. The dust collection filter 14 is, for example, a HEPA filter (High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter).

[0017] The water tub 20 is disposed on the bottom surface 103 of the housing 10. The water tub 20 is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with an open upper surface. The water to be supplied to the humidifying member 30 is stored in the water tub 20.

[0018] The humidifying member 30 is disposed above the water tub 20, facing the dust collecting filter 14. A portion of the humidifying member 30 is disposed inside the water tub 20 and immersed in the water in the water tub 20.

[0019] The blower 40 draws in air through the multiple suction ports 11 and blows out the air from the air outlet 12. The blower 40 includes a fan 41 and a motor 42. The fan 41 is disposed opposite the humidifying member 30 and is connected to the rotating shaft of the motor 42. The fan 41 is driven to rotate by the motor 42, draws in air humidified by the humidifying member 30 from the rotating shaft direction, and blows out the air in the centrifugal direction.

[0020] The operation of the blower 40 draws air from the outside of the humidifier 1 into the inside through the intake port 11. The air drawn into the inside of the humidifier 1 passes through the deodorizing filter 13 and the dust collecting filter 14 in order, as shown by the arrow A, to remove odorous components and dust. The air then passes through the humidifying member 30 to be humidified. The air is then redirected upward by the fan 41, and blown out of the humidifier 1 from the exhaust port 12.

[0021] Next, the detailed configurations of the water tub 20 and the humidifying member 30 will be described with reference to Figs.

[0022] [Embodiment 1] First, the water tub 20a and humidifying member 30a of the humidifier 1 according to embodiment 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. Fig. 2 is a front view showing the water tub 20a and humidifying member 30a of the humidifier 1 according to embodiment 1. Fig. 3 is a plan view showing the water tub 20a and humidifying member 30a of the humidifier 1 according to embodiment 1. For ease of understanding, Fig. 2 shows the water tub 20a with the front plate removed.

[0023] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the humidifier 1 further includes a water supply tank 50 that supplies water to the water tub 20a, and an adsorption member 60a that is disposed inside the water tub 20a.

[0024] The water tank 50 stores water to be supplied to the water tub 20a. The water tank 50 has a size that allows it to supply water to the water tub 20a sufficient to continue operating the humidifier 1 for a predetermined period of time. A water supply port 51 is provided at the bottom end of the water tank 50.

[0025] The water tank 20a has a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape with an open top. The bottom surface 201a of the water tank 20a is inclined downward from the upstream side to the downstream side of the flow of the water W in the water tank 20a along the longitudinal direction of the water tank 20a. Specifically, since the water W is supplied from the water supply tank 50 into the water tank 20a, the water W flows in the water tank 20a from the side where the water supply tank 50 is provided to the side opposite the water supply tank 50. Therefore, the bottom surface 201a of the water tank 20a is inclined downward from the side where the water supply tank 50 is provided to the side opposite the water supply tank 50. The inclination angle D of the bottom surface 201a can be any angle, but is preferably 1 degree or more with respect to the horizontal plane H.

[0026] The storage area 21a is formed at the lowermost part of the bottom surface 201a in the vertical direction. Specifically, the storage area 21a is formed radially outside the humidifying member 30a and downstream of the flow of the water W in the water tank 20a, that is, at the end opposite the water supply tank 50. The storage area 21a is formed over the entire short side of the water tank 20a.

[0027] Inside the water tub 20a, a pedestal 22a is provided on the bottom surface 201a. The pedestal 22a places the humidifying member 30a on a horizontal plane relative to the inclined bottom surface 201a. The pedestal 22a is formed in a triangular prism shape. The height of the triangular prism of the pedestal 22a is approximately equal to the length of the short side of the water tub 20a. The pedestal 22a is placed on the bottom surface 201a of the water tub 20a with the height direction of the triangular prism aligned with the short side direction of the water tub 20a. When placed on the bottom surface 201a of the water tub 20a, the upper surface 221a of the pedestal 22a becomes horizontal.

[0028] The water tank 20a is disposed on the bottom surface 103 of the housing 10 of the humidifier 1 such that the upper surface 202a of the water tank 20a is horizontal.

[0029] The adsorption member 60a is provided over the entire storage area 21a. The adsorption member 60a is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The longitudinal length of the adsorption member 60a is approximately equal to the lateral length of the water tank 20a. The vertical uppermost portion 601a of the adsorption member 60a is located vertically below the water supply port 51 of the water supply tank 50. The adsorption member 60a is formed of a material having water absorption properties. The adsorption member 60a absorbs water in the storage area 21a. More specifically, the adsorption member 60a is formed of a material having water absorption properties and air permeability, such as rayon, or a foam such as a sponge. In detail, the adsorption member 60a adsorbs substances contained in the water. The substances are, for example, scale-causing substances such as calcium, magnesium, and minerals. The adsorption member 60a can be formed from a material of any color, but a dark color, particularly black, is preferable in order to make it easier to visually recognize the scale-causing substances adsorbed to the adsorption member 60a.

[0030] The humidifying member 30a is formed in a substantially circular plate shape. Specifically, the humidifying member 30a includes a humidifying filter 31a and a holding frame 32a. The humidifying filter 31a is formed in a circular plate shape by folding a sheet in an accordion-like shape. The sheet is made of a material having water absorption and air permeability, such as rayon. The holding frame 32a is formed in a cylindrical shape and houses and holds the humidifying filter 31a therein.

[0031] The humidifying member 30a is disposed with its axial direction aligned along the short side direction of the water tub 20a. The lower part of the humidifying member 30a is housed in the water tub 20a and immersed in the water W in the water tub 20a. In other words, the vertically lowermost part 301a of the humidifying member 30a is located vertically below the water supply port 51 of the water supply tank 50. The humidifying member 30a is provided in contact with the two rotors 33.

[0032] The rotor 33 is formed in a cylindrical shape. The axial length of the rotor 33 is approximately equal to the length of the short side of the water tub 20a. The rotor 33 is provided on the base 22a with the axial direction aligned with the short side of the water tub 20a. The two rotors 33 are provided at a predetermined interval along the longitudinal direction of the water tub 20a. The rotor 33 rotates on an axis aligned with the short side of the water tub 20a, for example, by driving a motor. The humidifying member 30a rotates on an axis aligned with the short side of the water tub 20a as the rotor 33 rotates.

[0033] In the first embodiment, the base 22a and the rotor 33 are formed over the entire width of the water tub 20a, but may be provided over only a portion of the width of the water tub 20a as long as they can rotatably support the humidifying member 30a.

[0034] [Embodiment 2] Next, the water tub 20b and humidifying member 30a of the humidifier 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 4 and Fig. 5. Fig. 4 is a front view showing the water tub 20b and humidifying member 30a of the humidifier 1 according to the second embodiment. Fig. 5 is a plan view showing the water tub 20b and humidifying member 30a of the humidifier 1 according to the second embodiment. For ease of understanding, Fig. 5 shows the water tub 20b with the front plate removed. Below, differences between the second embodiment and the first embodiment will be described.

[0035] 4 and 5, the humidifier 1 further includes a water tank 50 that supplies water to the water tank 20b, and an adsorption member 60b disposed inside the water tank 20b. In the second embodiment, the humidifying member 30a and the water tank 50 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and therefore the description thereof will be omitted.

[0036] Water tub 20b has a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape with an open top. Bottom surface 201b of water tub 20b slopes downward from both longitudinal ends of water tub 20b toward the longitudinal center of water tub 20b. Specifically, bottom surface 201b of water tub 20b is most recessed below humidifying member 30a, and slopes downward from both longitudinal ends of water tub 20b toward the recess. An inclination angle D of bottom surface 201b can be any angle, but is preferably 1 degree or more with respect to horizontal plane H.

[0037] The storage area 21b is formed at the lowermost part of the bottom surface 201b in the vertical direction. Specifically, the storage area 21b is formed below the humidifying member 30a. The storage area 21b is formed over the entire width of the water tank 20b.

[0038] The water tank 20b is disposed on the bottom surface 103 of the housing 10 of the humidifier 1 such that the top surface 202b of the water tank 20b is horizontal.

[0039] The adsorption member 60b is provided over the entire storage area 21b. The adsorption member 60b is formed in a flat plate shape. The longitudinal length of the adsorption member 60b is approximately equal to the lateral length of the water tank 20b. The vertical uppermost portion 601b of the adsorption member 60b is located vertically lower than the vertical lowermost portion 301a of the humidification member 30a. The adsorption member 60b is formed of a material having water absorption properties. The adsorption member 60b can be formed of a material of any color, but a dark color, particularly black, is preferable in terms of making it easier to visually recognize the scale-causing substances adsorbed to the adsorption member 60b.

[0040] The humidifying member 30a is provided in contact with two rotors 33. The rotors 33 are formed in a cylindrical shape. The axial length of the rotors 33 is approximately equal to the short-side length of the water tank 20a. The rotors 33 are provided on the bottom surface 201b of the water tank 20b with the axial direction aligned with the short-side direction of the water tank 20b. The two rotors 33 are provided at a predetermined interval along the longitudinal direction of the water tank 20b. The rotors 33 are provided outside the storage area 21b. The rotors 33 rotate on an axis aligned with the short-side direction of the water tank 20b, for example, by driving a motor. The humidifying member 30a rotates on an axis aligned with the short-side direction of the water tank 20b as the rotors 33 rotate.

[0041] [Embodiment 3] Next, the water tub 20c and humidifying member 30c of the humidifier 1 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 6 and 7. Fig. 6 is a right side view showing the water tub 20c and humidifying member 30c of the humidifier 1 according to the third embodiment. Fig. 7 is a plan view showing the water tub 20c and humidifying member 30c of the humidifier 1 according to the third embodiment. Fig. 6 is viewed from the same direction as Fig. 1. In Fig. 6, the right side plate of the water tub 20c is removed for ease of understanding. Below, differences between the third embodiment and the first embodiment will be described.

[0042] As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the humidifier 1 further includes an adsorption member 60c disposed inside the water tub 20c.

[0043] Water tank 20c has a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape with an open top. Bottom surface 201c of water tank 20c is inclined downward from the upstream side to the downstream side of the air flow along the short side direction of water tank 20c. Therefore, bottom surface 201c of water tank 20c is inclined so that the side where blower 40 is provided is lowered. The inclination angle D of bottom surface 201c can be any angle, but is preferably 1 degree or more with respect to horizontal plane H.

[0044] The storage area 21c is formed at the lowermost part of the bottom surface 201c in the vertical direction. Specifically, the storage area 21c is formed on the outer side of the humidifying member 30a in the short direction and downstream of the flow of the water W in the water tank 20c, that is, at the end on the blower 40 side. The storage area 21c is formed over the entire length of the water tank 20c.

[0045] Inside the water tub 20c, a pedestal 22c is provided on the bottom surface 201c. The pedestal 22c places the humidifying member 30c on a horizontal plane with respect to the inclined bottom surface 201c. The pedestal 22c is formed in a triangular prism shape. The height of the triangular prism of the pedestal 22c is approximately equal to the length of the water tub 20c in the longitudinal direction. The pedestal 22c is placed on the bottom surface 201c of the water tub 20c with the height direction of the triangular prism aligned with the longitudinal direction of the water tub 20c. When placed on the bottom surface 201c of the water tub 20c, the upper surface 221c of the pedestal 22c becomes horizontal.

[0046] The water tank 20c is disposed on the bottom surface 103 of the housing 10 of the humidifier 1 such that the upper surface 202c of the water tank 20c is horizontal.

[0047] The adsorption member 60c is provided over the entire storage area 21c. The adsorption member 60c is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The longitudinal length of the adsorption member 60c is approximately equal to the longitudinal length of the water tank 20c. The adsorption member 60c is formed of a material having water absorption properties. The adsorption member 60c can be formed of a material of any color, but a dark color, particularly black, is preferable in terms of making it easier to visually recognize the scale-causing substances adsorbed to the adsorption member 60c.

[0048] The humidifying member 30c is formed in a flat plate shape. Specifically, the humidifying member 30c includes a humidifying filter 31c and a holding frame 32c. The humidifying filter 31c is formed in a flat plate shape by folding a sheet in an accordion shape. The sheet is made of a material having water absorption and air permeability, such as rayon. The holding frame 32c is formed in a rectangular tube shape and houses and holds the humidifying filter 31c therein.

[0049] The humidifying member 30c is provided upright on the base 22c with its longitudinal direction aligned with the longitudinal direction of the water tub 20c. The lower part of the humidifying member 30c is housed in the water tub 20c and immersed in the water W in the water tub 20c.

[0050] [Embodiment 4] Next, the water tub 20d and humidifying member 30c of the humidifier 1 according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 8 and 9. Fig. 8 is a right side view showing the water tub 20d and humidifying member 30c of the humidifier 1 according to the fourth embodiment. Fig. 9 is a plan view showing the water tub 20d and humidifying member 30c of the humidifier 1 according to the fourth embodiment. Fig. 8 is viewed from the same direction as Fig. 1. In Fig. 8, the right side plate of the water tub 20d is removed for ease of understanding. Below, differences between the fourth embodiment and the third embodiment will be described.

[0051] 8 and 9, the humidifier 1 further includes an adsorption member 60d disposed inside the water tub 20d. In the fourth embodiment, the humidification member 30c is the same as in the third embodiment, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted.

[0052] Water tub 20d has a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape with an open top. Bottom surface 201d of water tub 20d is inclined downward from both ends of water tub 20d in the short side direction toward the center of water tub 20d in the short side direction. Specifically, bottom surface 201d of water tub 20d is most recessed below humidifying member 30a, and is inclined downward from both ends of water tub 20d in the short side direction toward the recess. An inclination angle D of bottom surface 201d can be any angle, but is preferably 1 degree or more with respect to horizontal plane H.

[0053] The storage area 21d is formed at the lowermost part of the bottom surface 201a in the vertical direction. Specifically, the storage area 21d is formed below the humidifying member 30c. The storage area 21d is formed over the entire length of the water tank 20d.

[0054] The water tank 20d is disposed on the bottom surface 103 of the housing 10 of the humidifier 1 such that the upper surface 202d of the water tank 20d is horizontal.

[0055] The adsorption member 60d is provided over the entirety of the storage area 21d. The adsorption member 60d is formed in a flat plate shape. The longitudinal length of the adsorption member 60d is approximately equal to the longitudinal length of the water tank 20d. The adsorption member 60d is formed of a material having water absorption properties. The adsorption member 60d can be formed of a material of any color, but a dark color, particularly black, is preferable in terms of making it easier to visually recognize the scale-causing substances adsorbed to the adsorption member 60d.

[0056] The humidifying member 30c is provided upright on the adsorption member 60d with its longitudinal direction aligned with the longitudinal direction of the water tank 20d. That is, the humidifying member 30c is in contact with the adsorption member 60d. The lower part of the humidifying member 30c is accommodated in the water tank 20d and immersed in the water W in the water tank 20d.

[0057] As described above, in the humidifier 1 of the present invention, the bottom surface 201a, 201b, 201c, 201d (hereinafter referred to as "bottom surface 201") of the water tank 20 is inclined, and the adsorption members 60a, 60b, 60c, 60d (hereinafter referred to as "adsorption members 60") are provided in the storage areas 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d (hereinafter referred to as "storage areas 21") at the lowermost part of the bottom surface 201 in the vertical direction. When the humidifier 1 is operated for a certain period of time, the water in the water tank 20 becomes water in which scale-causing substances such as calcium, magnesium, and minerals are concentrated. The scale-causing substances contained in this water become scale and precipitate in the water tank 20. In the present invention, due to the inclination of the bottom surface 201 of the water tank 20, the water remaining in the water tank 20 accumulates in the storage area 21. Since the adsorption member 60 is provided in the storage area 21, the scale precipitates on the surface of the adsorption member 60. This allows the scale to be removed simply by replacing the adsorption member 60, facilitating drainage and cleaning operations to keep the aquarium clean.

[0058] Furthermore, since the bottom surface 201 of the water tank 20 of the humidifier 1 is sloped and the adsorption member 60 is placed in the storage area 21 formed by the slope of the bottom surface 201, the compactness of conventional humidifiers can be maintained and the humidifier 1 can be constructed at low cost compared to configurations that include a separate drainage pump or the like.

[0059] Since scale generally has a white color, forming the adsorption member 60 in a dark color or black makes it easier to visually check the adhesion of scale, and makes it easier to know when to replace the adsorption member 60.

[0060] In the first and third embodiments, the adsorption members 60a, 60c are provided downstream of the water flow in the water tubs 20a, 20c, so that the adsorption members 60a, 60c do not obstruct the water flow in the water tubs 20a, 20c, and can be used with the same performance as conventional humidifiers.

[0061] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and can be implemented in various aspects without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining multiple components disclosed in each of the above embodiments. The drawings are mainly shown schematically for ease of understanding, and the thickness, length, size, number, etc. of each component shown in the drawings may be appropriately changed. In addition, the shape, dimensions, etc. of each component shown in the above embodiments are examples and are not particularly limited, and various changes are possible within a range that does not substantially deviate from the effects of the present invention. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiments.

[0062] In the above-mentioned embodiment 1 and embodiment 3, the bottom surfaces 201a, 201c of the water tanks 20a, 20c have a shape that is inclined in one direction, and in the above-mentioned embodiment 2 and embodiment 4, the bottom surfaces 201b, 201d of the water tanks 20b, 20d have a shape that is inclined from the end toward the center, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the bottom surface of the water tank may be partially recessed in a spot shape and inclined from all sides toward the recess (storage area). In addition, the bottom surface of the water tank may have any configuration as long as it is at least partially inclined, has a storage area at the bottom in the vertical direction, and can store the remaining water in the water tank in the storage area.

[0063] In the above embodiment, the adsorption member 60 is provided over the entire storage area 21, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of adsorption members smaller than the storage area may be provided over the entire storage area. Also, the adsorption member may be provided in a part of the storage area. [Industrial Applicability]

[0064] The present invention can be used, for example, in the field of humidifiers. [Explanation of symbols]

[0065] 1 Humidifier 20, 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d Aquarium 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d Storage area 30, 30a, 30c Humidifying member 50 Water Tank 51 Water inlet 60a, 60b, 60c, 60d Adsorption members

Claims

1. A humidifier that humidifies air by vaporizing water, Aquarium and A humidifying member, a portion of which is disposed inside the water tank; an adsorption member disposed inside the water tank; The water tank has at least a portion of a bottom surface that is inclined, and has a storage area at a lowermost portion of the bottom surface in a vertical direction; The adsorption member is a humidifier that absorbs water from the storage area and is dark in color.

2. A water tank is further provided to supply water to the water tank. The humidifier according to claim 1 , wherein a vertical uppermost portion of the adsorption member is located vertically below a water supply port of the water supply tank.

3. The water tank has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, The bottom surface of the water tank is inclined downward from the upstream side to the downstream side of the water flow in the water tank along the longitudinal direction of the water tank, The humidifying member has a substantially circular plate shape and is arranged to be rotatable about an axis aligned along a short side direction of the water tub.

3. The humidifier according to claim 1, wherein the adsorption member is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape and is disposed radially outward of the humidification member and downstream of the flow of water in the water tank.

4. The water tank has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, The bottom surface of the water tank is inclined downward from both ends of the water tank in the longitudinal direction toward the center of the water tank in the longitudinal direction, The humidifying member has a substantially circular plate shape and is arranged to be rotatable about an axis aligned along a short side direction of the water tub.

4. The humidifier according to claim 1, wherein the adsorption member is formed in a flat plate shape and is disposed below the humidification member.

5. The water tank has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, The bottom surface of the water tank is inclined downward along a short side direction of the water tank, The humidifying member has a flat plate shape and is arranged upright with its longitudinal direction aligned with the longitudinal direction of the water tub, The humidifier according to claim 1 , wherein the adsorption member is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape and is disposed outside the humidification member in a short side direction.

6. The water tank has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, The bottom surface of the water tank is inclined downward from both ends of the water tank in the lateral direction toward the center of the water tank in the lateral direction, The humidifying member has a flat plate shape and is arranged upright with its longitudinal direction aligned with the longitudinal direction of the water tub, 4. The humidifier according to claim 1, wherein the adsorption member is formed in a flat plate shape and is disposed below the humidification member in contact with the humidification member.

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