Humidifier and valve body assembly

Abstract

There is provided a humidifier (100) and a valve body assembly (60) including the same. The humidifier (100) comprises a tank assembly (10) in which a cavity (20) for storing water is formed, and a humidifier assembly (30) including a blower part (31) for driving the humidifier to blow mist into a room, and an atomizing part (32) for atomizing the water in the cavity (20) to form mist, the humidifier assembly (30) being detachably attached to the tank assembly (10) as a whole. The valve body assembly (60) is provided between the first accommodating cavity (21) and the second accommodating cavity (22) of the humidifier (100). The valve body assembly (60) includes a first valve body part (61) in which a passage is formed for connecting the first accommodating cavity (21) and the second accommodating cavity (22), and a second valve body part (62) rotatably provided relative to the first valve body part (61). The second valve body part (62) includes a float (80) that rises and falls with changes in the water level in the second accommodating cavity (22), and a sealant (81) that rotates between a first operating position and a second operating position with the rise and fall of the float (80), closing the passage at the first operating position and opening the passage at the second operating position. The humidification assembly is completely separable from the tank assembly for storing water, allowing users to easily clean the water tank without having to avoid charged parts, allowing for more accurate control over the water level, and providing a simple and reliable structure.

Description

【Technical Field】 【0001】 This application claims the priority of a Chinese patent application with an application number of 202221834291.0 filed on July 15, 2022, and a Chinese patent application with an application number of 202222047300.8 filed on August 3, 2022, and the entire content of the application is incorporated herein by reference. 【0002】 This application relates to the technical field of humidifying devices, and particularly to humidifying devices and valve body assemblies. 【Background Art】 【0003】 In the prior art, a humidifying device generally includes a water tank for supplying water to a humidifying device, and a humidifying device for converting the water in the water tank into mist and discharging it to improve the humidity of the air in a target environment. Here, it is necessary to provide a water level control system in the water tank, and it is usually necessary to provide charged functional components such as a blower and a vibrating piece in the humidifying device. In order to ensure that the mist of the humidifying device is sufficiently clean, the user always needs to clean the water tank. Many of these charged functional components are provided in the water tank, and moreover, the structure of the conventional water level control system is complex, and it is necessary to avoid these charged components when the user cleans the water tank, so the cleaning is troublesome and not thorough. Also, during the process of the user cleaning the water tank, water easily enters these charged functional components, causing damage and reducing the service life of the humidifying device. 【Summary of the Invention】 【Problems to be Solved by the Invention】 【0004】 <0OO0019>The main object of this application is to provide a humidifying device with a simple structure, easy to remove and clean, and a long service life. 【Means for Solving the Problems】 【0005】 To achieve the above objective, the present invention provides a humidifying device comprising a tank assembly having a cavity for storing water, an atomizing component for atomizing the water in the cavity to form a mist, and a blower component for driving the mist into a room, and a humidifying assembly that is detachably attached as a whole to the tank assembly. 【0006】 In one embodiment, the blower component transports airflow toward the atomizing component along a first direction, and after the airflow reaches the atomizing component, drives the mist to flow into the room along a second direction, the first direction being the radial direction of the blower component. 【0007】 In one embodiment, the humidifying assembly further includes an air passage wall connecting the blower component and the atomizing component, the air passage wall forming an air passage for communication with the room, so that the mist flows into the room along the air passage. 【0008】 In one embodiment, the air passage wall extends vertically, the blower component is located at the upper end of the air passage wall, and the atomizing component is located at the lower end of the air passage wall. 【0009】 In one embodiment, the air passage includes a first air supply segment and a second air supply segment arranged sequentially along the direction of air supply, the intake port of the first air supply segment and the exhaust port of the second air supply segment are both located at the upper end of the air passage wall, the blower component is provided at the intake port of the first air supply segment, the adjacent location of the first air supply segment and the second air supply segment is located at the lower end of the air passage wall, and the atomizing component is provided thereon. 【0010】 In one embodiment, the humidifier further comprises a guide ring provided in the second air blowing segment and located above the atomizing component, and having a through hole extending along the vertical direction. 【0011】 In one embodiment, the atomizing component includes a vibrating piece, the inner diameter of the vibrating piece is R, the inner diameter of the through hole is 1.1R or more and 1.5R or less, and / or the pitch between the bottom of the guide ring and the upper side of the vibrating piece is 20 mm or more and 40 mm or less, and / or the vertical dimension of the through hole is 10 mm or more and 20 mm or less. 【0012】 In one embodiment, a plurality of drain ribs are provided protruding from the upper side of the guide ring, and the plurality of drain ribs are distributed at intervals along the circumferential direction of the through hole. 【0013】 In one embodiment, the number of drain ribs is 4 or more and 9 or less. 【0014】 In one embodiment, the tank assembly comprises a water tank that forms the cavity with an open top, and a lid that covers the top of the water tank, the lid having a mist outlet, and the mist outlet communicates with the air passage so that the mist flows through the mist outlet into the room. 【0015】 In one embodiment, the mist outlet has a long shape, and the width of the mist outlet is 4 mm or more and 7 mm or less. 【0016】 In one embodiment, a mist separator is provided between the atomizing component and the mist discharge port, the vertical projected area of ​​the mist passage in the mist separator is S, and the vertical projected area of ​​the mist separator is 0.5S or more. 【0017】 In one embodiment, the humidifying assembly is interposed between the lid and the water tank, and at least a portion of it is housed in the cavity. 【0018】 In one embodiment, the cavity includes a first housing cavity and a second housing cavity spaced apart laterally, a valve body assembly is provided between the first housing cavity and the second housing cavity, the lid has a water injection port corresponding to the upper part of the first housing cavity, the humidification assembly is at least partially housed in the second housing cavity, and the mist discharge port is located above the second housing cavity. 【0019】 To achieve the above objective, the present application further provides a valve body assembly applicable to a humidifier according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the valve body assembly is provided between a first housing cavity and a second housing cavity of the humidifier, and the valve body assembly comprises a first valve body component that forms a passage for communicating the first housing cavity and the second housing cavity, and a second valve body component rotatably provided with respect to the first valve body component, the second valve body component including a float for raising and lowering in accordance with changes in the water level of the second housing cavity, and a sealing material that rotates between a first operating position and a second operating position in accordance with the raising and lowering of the float, closing the passage in the first operating position and opening the passage in the second operating position. 【0020】 In one embodiment, the second valve body component has a rotating end and a free end that rotates up and down around the rotating end, the float is provided on the free end, and the sealing material is located between the rotating end and the free end. 【0021】 In one embodiment, the first valve body component includes an elastic water-sealing component in which the passage is formed, the sealing material abuts against the drain end of the passage in the first operating position, and the elastic water-sealing component deforms under pressure. 【0022】 In one embodiment, the passage has a drainage segment that extends vertically adjacent to the drainage end, the sealing material is located below the drainage segment, and abuts upwardly against the drainage segment in the first operating position. The inner diameter of the drainage segment is provided such that at least a part thereof gradually expands from top to bottom and then gradually contracts. 【0023】 In one embodiment, the first valve body component is removably attached to a spacer between the first receiving cavity and the second receiving cavity. 【0024】 In one embodiment, the first valve body component has a mounting portion, the second valve body component has a mounting engagement portion, and the second valve body component is rotatably attached to the first valve body component by the engagement of the mounting portion and the mounting engagement portion. 【0025】 In one embodiment, one of the mounting portion and the mounting engagement portion is a rotation axis, and the other is an open slot for engaging the rotation axis. 【0026】 In one embodiment, the first valve body component includes a tubular portion inserted through a through-hole of the spacer so as to have a first end located in the first receiving cavity and a second end located in the second receiving cavity. The elastic water sealing component is provided at the second end, and the elastic water sealing component is removably inserted through the tubular portion. 【0027】 In one embodiment, a stopper projects from the outer periphery of the tubular portion, and the first valve body component further includes a fixing portion. The fixing portion removably connects the first end such that the spacer is engaged between the fixing portion and the stopper. 【0028】 In one embodiment, the fixing portion is a knob screwed to the first end. 【0029】 In one embodiment, a sealing ring for being laid between the tubular portion and the spacer is fitted outside the tubular portion. 【Advantages of the Invention】 【0030】 The humidifying device provided by the present application includes a tank assembly in which a cavity for storing water is formed, an atomizing component for atomizing the water in the cavity to form mist, and a blower component for driving the mist to flow into the room. The humidifying device further includes a humidifying assembly that is detachably attached to the tank assembly as a whole. The valve body assembly includes a first valve body component in which a passage for communicating the first accommodation cavity and the second accommodation cavity is formed, and a second valve body component that is rotatably provided with respect to the first valve body component. The second valve body component includes a float for ascending and descending with the change of the water level in the second accommodation cavity, and a sealing material that rotates between a first operating position and a second operating position with the ascending and descending of the float, closes the passage in the first operating position, and opens the passage in the second operating position. In the embodiment provided by the present application, the charged functional components such as the blower component and the atomizing component in the humidifying device are integrally integrated as the humidifying assembly. The humidifying assembly is completely separable from the tank assembly for storing water as a whole. Thereby, the user can easily remove and separate the assembly in the humidifying device individually without avoiding the charged components and can clean the water tank. Here, the first valve body component is detachably attached to the spacer, and the second valve body component is rotatably attached to the first valve body component, so that the valve body assembly can be removed from the water tank as a whole for maintenance, and water can be avoided from entering during the cleaning process of the charged components in the humidifying device by the user, and the service life of the humidifying device can be extended. 【Brief Description of the Drawings】 【0031】 To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical concepts in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings that may be used in the descriptions of the embodiments or the prior art. The drawings in the following descriptions represent only a few embodiments of the present application, and it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without any creative effort. 【0032】 [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of one embodiment of the humidifier provided by the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is an exploded schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the humidifier. [Figure 3] This is a cross-sectional view of the humidifier in the vertical direction in Figure 1. [Figure 4] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the lid. [Figure 5] Figure 4 is a front view of the underside of the lid. [Figure 6] Figure 4 is a front view of the upper side of the lid. [Figure 7] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the guide ring. [Figure 8] Figure 7 is an upper front view of the guide ring. [Figure 9] Figure 1 is a horizontal cross-sectional view of the humidifier. [Figure 10] This is a partial cross-sectional view showing only the valve body assembly of one embodiment of a humidifier provided by the present application. [Figure 11] This is an enlarged schematic diagram of A in Figure 10. [Figure 12] Figure 10 is an exploded schematic diagram of the partial three-dimensional structure of the humidifier. 【0033】 The achievement of the objectives, functional features, and advantages of this application will be further described with reference to the drawings and the embodiments. [Modes for carrying out the invention] 【0034】 Furthermore, if any embodiment of this application involves directional indication, such directional indication is solely for interpreting the relative positional relationships and motion conditions between each component in a specific orientation. However, if that specific orientation changes, this directional indication will also change accordingly. 【0035】 Furthermore, in the embodiments of this application, where there are descriptions of "first," "second," etc., these descriptions of "first," "second," etc., are merely for the purpose of describing the purpose and should not be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of specified technical features. Thus, features to which "first" or "second" are limited may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of these features. Also, "and / or" appearing throughout the text means including three parallel options, and taking "Option A and / or Option B" as an example, it means Option A or Option B, or an option that satisfies both Option A and Option B simultaneously. 【0036】 Conventional humidifiers typically comprise a water tank for supplying water to a humidifying device, and a humidifying device for converting the water in the tank into mist and discharging it to improve the humidity of the air in a target environment. Within this setup, the water tank requires a water level control system, and the humidifier typically requires charged functional components such as blowers and vibrators. To ensure the mist from the humidifier is sufficiently clean, the user must regularly clean the water tank. Many of these charged functional components are located in the water tank, and the complex structure of conventional water level control systems makes cleaning cumbersome and incomplete, as users must avoid these components when cleaning the water tank. Furthermore, water can easily enter these charged functional components during the cleaning process, leading to damage and reducing the lifespan of the humidifier. 【0037】 To solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a humidifier 100 with reference to Figures 1 to 8. The humidifier 100 includes a tank assembly 10 in which a cavity 20 for storing water is formed, and a humidifier assembly 30 that is detachably attached to the tank assembly 10. In this embodiment, the specific shape and material of the tank assembly 10 are not limited as long as they can form the cavity 20 in which water can be stored. The humidifier assembly 30 is used to convert the stored water in the cavity 20 into mist and discharge it into the room in order to improve the humidity of the room air so that people in the room feel comfortable. Specifically, in this embodiment, with reference to Figure 2, the humidifier assembly 30 can be separated from the tank assembly 10 as a whole, and specifically, the humidifier assembly 30 includes a blower component 31 for driving the mist to flow into the room and an atomizing component 32 for atomizing the water in the cavity 20 to form mist, which are integrally provided or interconnected. The type of atomizing component 32 is not limited, but in one embodiment, the atomizing component 32 includes a vibrating piece for generating mist by performing ultrasonic vibration. In other embodiments, the atomizing component 32 may be a cold evaporation type or a thermal evaporation type atomizer. The blower component 31 mainly comprises a motor and a fan wheel, and when the humidifier 100 is in operation, the atomizing component 32 generates mist, while the motor rotates the fan wheel to generate airflow, blowing the mist in the cavity 20 out of the cavity 20 and into the room, thereby increasing the water content in the room and raising the humidity of the room air. 【0038】 Furthermore, the descriptions of directionality and orientation in this application refer only to the state of the humidifier 100 during normal use after installation is complete, and do not include the state during the manufacturing, transportation, installation, and sales processes of the humidifier 100. In this embodiment, the vertical direction refers to the direction substantially parallel to gravity. The horizontal direction refers to the direction substantially perpendicular to the vertical direction. 【0039】 There may be multiple methods for integrally providing the atomizing component 32 and the blower component 31; for example, they may be integrally molded, or multiple components may be bonded together. The humidifying assembly 30 only needs to be connected to the tank assembly 10 in a way that makes it easy to remove as a whole; for example, the humidifying assembly 30 can be separated from the tank assembly 10 as a whole by engaging with the tank assembly 10. 【0040】 In the embodiments provided herein, the charged functional components of the humidifier 100, such as the blower component 31 and the atomizing component 32, are integrated as a single humidifier assembly 30, which is completely separable as a whole from the water tank assembly 10. When the user needs to clean the tank assembly 10, they can easily and thoroughly clean the water tank 11 by simply removing the entire humidifier assembly 30 from the tank assembly 10 without having to avoid the charged components such as the atomizing component 32 and the blower component 31, thereby preventing water from entering the charged components in the humidifier 100 during the user's cleaning of the water tank 11, and thereby extending the service life of the humidifier 100. 【0041】 In addition to the previous embodiment, referring again to Figure 3, the blower component 31 transports airflow toward the atomizing component 32 along a first direction, and after the airflow reaches the atomizing component 32, drives the mist to flow into the room along a second direction, the first direction being the radial direction of the blower component 31. In this embodiment, the first direction is different from the second direction, and thus the direction of mist flow is different from the exhaust direction of the blower component 31, so that the mist hardly flows back into the blower component 31, thereby ensuring that the blower component 31 is dried, making it less susceptible to damage due to the effects of mist and providing better reliability. In one embodiment, the first direction is from top to bottom, while the second direction is from bottom to top. Also in this embodiment, the first direction is the radial direction of the blower component 31. The specific type of the blower component 31 is not limited, but in one embodiment, the blower component 31 is a centrifugal blower, which provides a small volume and a large airflow rate. 【0042】 In addition to the previous embodiment, and continuing to refer to Figures 2 and 3, the humidification assembly 30 further includes an air passage wall 33 connecting the blower component 31 and the atomizing component 32, the air passage wall 33 having an air passage 330 that communicates the cavity 20 with the room so that the mist flows into the room along the air passage 330. It is understood that the humidifier 100 should have an air passage 330 to smoothly flow the mist generated when the atomizing component 32 atomizes the water stored in the cavity 20 into the room. The airflow generated while the blower component 31 is operating flows along the air passage 330, thereby causing the mist to flow along the air passage 330, and the air passage 330 has an outlet that communicates with the room so that the mist is blown into the room along the air passage 330. The structure and material of the air passage wall 33 are not limited, as long as it can constitute the air passage 330 that communicates with the interior of the room. The air passage 330 should communicate with the cavity 20 and / or have an inlet for the mist to enter the air passage 330, and the mist in the air passage 330 is blown into the room by the airflow produced by the operation of the blower component 31. The air pressure generated by the blower component 31 sends the mist to a location away from the humidifier 100, allowing the humidity in the room to be raised quickly and over a wide area. 【0043】 In addition to the previous embodiment, Figures 2 and 3 will continue to be referenced. In this embodiment, the air passage wall 33 extends in the vertical direction, the blower component 31 is located at the upper end of the air passage wall 33, and the atomizing component 32 is located at the lower end of the air passage wall 33. 【0044】 Furthermore, the descriptions of directionality and orientation in this application refer only to the state of the humidifier 100 during normal use after installation is complete, and do not include the state during the manufacturing, transportation, installation, and sales processes of the humidifier 100. In this embodiment, the vertical direction refers to the direction substantially parallel to gravity. The horizontal direction refers to the direction substantially perpendicular to the vertical direction. 【0045】 In this embodiment, the water in the tank assembly 10 is generally located at the lower end of the tank assembly 10 due to gravity, so it is understood that the atomizing component 32 should also be located at the lower end of the tank assembly 10 so as to easily come into contact with the water stored in the tank and convert the water stored in the tank into mist. On the other hand, the blower assembly should be located in a position that can transport airflow into the air passage 330 so as to generate wind pressure in the air passage 330. In order to extend the service life of the blower assembly, the blower component 31 is located at the upper end of the air passage wall 33, and the atomizing component 32 is located at the lower end of the air passage wall 33, so that the blower component 31 is located away from the mist generation area, and the mist generated by the atomizing component 32 is less likely to flow into the blower component 31. The blower component 31 is typically equipped with precision electrostatic components such as motors. It is understood that if these components come into contact with mist and are exposed to moisture, they are prone to failure, which can affect the service life of the humidifier 100 or cause unstable operation of the humidifier 100. Therefore, in this embodiment, the blower component 31 is located above the atomizing component 32 and far from the mist generation area, while also far from the water reservoir in the tank assembly 10. This reduces the probability of moisture-related failure of the blower component 31, extends the service life of the humidifier 100, and stabilizes its operation. 【0046】 The air passage wall 33 extends vertically overall, and its shape is not limited. In one embodiment, referring to Figures 2 and 3, the air passage wall 33 has a hollow cylindrical structure overall, the air passage 330 is formed in the cylindrical air passage wall 33, and the blower component 31 is connected to the upper end of the air passage wall 33. In one embodiment, the humidifying component is screwed to the air passage wall 33 and connected to the lower end of the air passage wall 33, and is also screwed to the air passage wall 33. The mist generated by the atomizing component 32 flows along the air passage 330 due to the airflow generated by the blower component 31, and flows into the room. It is then sent to a location away from the humidifier 100, allowing the humidity in the room to be raised quickly and over a wide area. 【0047】 The specific shape of the air passage 330 can vary, as long as it communicates with the room and allows the airflow generated by the blower component 31 and the mist generated by the atomizer to enter the air passage 330. In one embodiment, the mist outlet 101 of the humidifier 100 is located above the humidifier 100, and in order to separate the mist outlet 101 from the blower assembly, in this embodiment, referring to Figure 3, the air passage 330 includes a first air supply segment 331 and a second air supply segment 332 arranged in order along the air supply direction, the intake port of the first air supply segment 331 and the exhaust port of the second air supply segment 332 are both located at the upper end of the air passage wall 33, the blower component 31 is provided at the intake port of the first air supply segment 331, the adjacent location of the first air supply segment 331 and the second air supply segment 332 is located at the lower end of the air passage wall 33, and the atomizing component 32 is provided therein. In this embodiment, the first air supply segment 331 and the second air supply segment 332 are provided in substantially parallel positions, and the air passage wall 33 has a partition plate extending vertically, provided between the first air supply segment 331 and the second air supply segment 332. Within this, the blower component 31 is located at the air intake of the first air supply segment 331 and transports airflow from top to bottom toward the first air supply segment 331. On the other hand, the atomizing component 32 is located at the lower ends of the first air supply segment 331 and the second air supply segment 332, adjacent to the first air supply segment 331 and the second air supply segment 332, and encounters the mist in the process of the airflow moving from the first air supply segment 331 toward the second air supply segment 332, transporting the mist from bottom to top along the second air supply segment 332, and finally blowing it out from the mist discharge port 101 and spraying it into the room. In this embodiment, the airflow generated by the blower component 31 passes through the first airflow segment 331 before encountering the mist, and then transports the mist along the second airflow segment 332, which is spaced apart from the first airflow segment 331. In this way, it is difficult for the mist to enter the first airflow segment 331 and come into contact with the blower component 31.Furthermore, because the entire first air blowing segment 331 extends vertically, it is difficult for mist or water stored in the tank assembly 10 to flow along the first air blowing segment 331 to the blower component 31. In this way, the blower component 31 is effectively isolated from the stored water or mist, thereby maintaining the dryness of the blower component 31, increasing the reliability of the blower component 31, and further extending the service life of the humidifier. 【0048】 Furthermore, in one embodiment, referring to Figures 3, 7, and 8, the humidifier 100 further includes a guide ring 40 provided on the second air supply segment 332 and located above the atomizing component 32, having a vertically extending through hole 41. In this embodiment, the guide ring 40 is provided on a path that vibrates and transmits the mist, and its shape is annular. When the atomizing component 32 is operating, it collects the mist, reduces internal flow loss, and increases the amount of humidification. The guide ring 40 can also receive water droplets generated from the collected mist above, preventing the water droplets from directly dripping onto the water surface in the atomizing component 32 and affecting its operation. The dripping sound caused by water droplets falling onto the water surface can also be reduced. 【0049】 The size of the through-hole 41 should be set within an appropriate range. If the through-hole 41 is too small, it may affect the flow velocity of the mist, which would prevent the mist from being smoothly transported away from the humidifier 100, causing it to accumulate at the mist outlet 101 and affecting the effectiveness of the humidifier 100. On the other hand, if the through-hole 41 is made too large, it will not be able to perform its role of collecting mist effectively, and it will not be able to reduce internal flow loss and increase the humidification amount. Therefore, in one embodiment, referring to Figure 9, the atomizing component 32 includes a vibrating piece, the inner diameter of the vibrating piece is R, and the inner diameter R1 of the through-hole 41 is 1.1R or more and 1.5R or less. In this configuration, the through-hole 41 can effectively reduce internal flow loss and increase the humidification amount without significantly reducing the flow velocity of the mist. 【0050】 In one embodiment, the atomizing component 32 includes a vibrating piece, and the pitch H1 between the bottom of the guide ring 40 and the upper side of the vibrating piece is 20 mm or more and 40 mm or less. In this way, the guide ring 40 does not affect the flow of the mist if it is set too low, nor does it fail to perform its role in collecting the mist if it is set too high. 【0051】 In another embodiment, the vertical dimension H of the through-hole 41 is 10 mm or more and 20 mm or less. In this way, the mist can be collected well and continue to rise within this height range. 【0052】 The three embodiments described above may be implemented individually or in combination. 【0053】 In addition to the above embodiment, referring further to Figures 7 and 8, to further reduce the sound of dripping water droplets caused by the collection of the mist, a plurality of drain ribs 42 are provided protruding from the upper side of the guide ring 40, and the plurality of drain ribs 42 are distributed at intervals along the circumferential direction of the through hole 41. The shape of the drain ribs 42 is not limited, as long as it can reduce the flow velocity of the water droplets, thereby reducing the sound of dripping water droplets and improving the user experience of the humidifier 100. 【0054】 In one embodiment, referring again to Figure 8, each of the drain ribs 42 has a striped shape, and the longitudinal direction of each drain rib 42 extends along the circumferential direction of the through hole 41. Preferably, the number of drain ribs 42 is 4 or more and 9 or less, which can better reduce the flow velocity of large water droplets, reduce the sound of dripping water droplets, and improve the user experience of the humidifier 100. 【0055】 In addition to the above embodiment, referring to Figures 2 to 4, the tank assembly 10 comprises a water tank 11 that forms the cavity 20 with an open top, and a lid 12 that covers the upper side of the water tank 11. The lid 12 has a mist outlet 101 that communicates with the air passage 330 so that the mist flows into the room through the mist outlet 101. In other embodiments, the mist outlet 101 may be formed in the humidification assembly 30. In contrast, in this embodiment, the mist outlet 101 is provided on the lid 12, and the lid 12 is provided covering the upper opening of the water tank 11, thereby protecting the water tank 11 from overflowing and reducing the amount of impurities that fall into the water tank 11. This improves the water quality of the water stored in the water tank 11, making it suitable for atomization humidification. If the water tank 11 needs to be cleaned, the lid 12 can be opened and the stored water poured out for easy cleaning. If water needs to be added, the lid 12 can be opened and water can be added. 【0056】 The shape and dimensions of the mist outlet 101 are not limited. If the dimensions of the mist outlet 101 are too large, the height of the mist discharge will likely be insufficient, and after the humidifier 100 has been running for a long time, the mist will likely wet the area around the mist outlet 101. On the other hand, if the dimensions of the mist outlet 101 are too small, a water film will form on the mist outlet 101, preventing the mist from being discharged. Therefore, in one embodiment, referring to Figure 6, the mist outlet 101 has a long shape, and specifically, it may be a long shape such as a rectangle. The width D of the mist outlet 101 is 4 mm or more and 7 mm or less. Within this dimensional range, the mist can flow out smoothly from the mist outlet 101, and at the same time, it has a high mist discharge height, making it difficult for the mist to wet the humidifier 100. The minimum inner diameter of the mist outlet 101 is the minimum cross-sectional dimension of the mist outlet 101 in the mist discharge direction. In one embodiment, the mist outlet 101 has a long shape, and the inner diameter of the mist outlet 101 in the short direction is the minimum inner diameter of the mist outlet 101. 【0057】 In one embodiment, referring to Figures 4 to 6, a mist separator 50 is provided between the atomizing component 32 and the mist outlet 101, the vertical projected area of ​​the mist passage in the mist separator 50 is S, and the vertical projected area of ​​the mist separator 50 is 0.5S or more. The vertical projected area of ​​the mist passage in the mist separator 50 refers to the total cross-sectional area through which the mist passes. The mist separator 50 plays a role in dispersing the mist, thereby reducing the occupancy rate of large water droplets in the mist outlet 101 and preventing large mist droplets from wetting the area around the humidifier 100 when it is in operation. 【0058】 In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1 to 3, the humidifying assembly 30 is interposed between the lid 12 and the water tank 11, and at least a portion of it is housed in the cavity 20. In this embodiment, when it is necessary to clean the water tank 11, the humidifying assembly 30 can be removed by removing the lid 12, and then the lid 12 and the water tank 11 can be easily cleaned. 【0059】 In one embodiment, the lid 12 is further provided with a water addition port 102. In this way, when adding water to the water tank 11, it is not necessary to open the lid 12, making the operation more convenient. 【0060】 Furthermore, in one embodiment, referring to Figure 3, the cavity 20 includes a first housing cavity 21 and a second housing cavity 22 spaced apart laterally, with a valve body assembly 60 provided between the first housing cavity 21 and the second housing cavity 22, the lid 12 having a water inlet 102 corresponding to the top of the first housing cavity 21, the humidifying assembly 30 being at least partially housed in the second housing cavity 22, and the mist outlet 101 located above the second housing cavity 22. In this embodiment, it is understood that a large amount of water can be stored in the first housing cavity 21, while the water level in the second housing cavity 22 is controlled by the valve body assembly 60 to be maintained at a constant level, thereby facilitating the atomizing component 32 to atomize the water in the water tank 11 and generate mist. 【0061】 Referring to Figures 10 to 12, in one embodiment, the structure of one embodiment of the humidifier 100 provided by the present application is as shown in the drawings, and the humidifier 100 may be a humidifier or a steamer, and may be provided with a first housing cavity 102 and a second housing cavity 103 and may be another water level control system that supplies water to the second housing cavity 103 via the first housing cavity 102. In the prior art, specifically in this embodiment, the humidifier 100 includes a water tank 11 that forms a laterally distributed first housing cavity 102 and a second housing cavity 103, and a valve body assembly 60. The valve body assembly 60 is provided between the first housing cavity 102 and the second housing cavity 103. 【0062】 In one embodiment, the humidifying device 100 is a humidifier, and an atomizer is provided in the second housing cavity 103. The first housing cavity 102 supplies water to the second housing cavity 103 via the valve body assembly 60 for the operation of the atomizer, thereby controlling the water level in the second housing cavity 103 to stay within a certain range. In conventional humidifiers, the first housing cavity 102 and the second housing cavity 103 are distributed vertically, but in this embodiment, the first housing cavity 102 and the second housing cavity 103 are distributed horizontally with a gap between them. In the prior art, the first housing cavity 102 and the second housing cavity 103 are usually distributed in the vertical direction. However, in this application, the positional relationship between the first housing cavity 102 and the second housing cavity 103 is such that they are spaced apart in the horizontal direction. Referring to Figure 10, the valve body assembly 60 in the figure is in the open state, and the direction of water flow when the first housing cavity 102 supplies water to the second housing cavity 103 is as shown in the figure. In this embodiment, in order to realize the supply of water from the first housing cavity 102 to the second housing cavity 103 and to achieve relatively accurate control of the water level in the second housing cavity 103, this application further provides a valve body assembly 60. 【0063】 Referring to Figures 10 to 12, in this application, the valve body assembly 60 is installed between the first housing cavity 102 and the second housing cavity 103 so that the first housing cavity 102 supplies water to the second housing cavity 103 via the valve body assembly 60. In one embodiment, a spacer 23 is provided between the first housing cavity 102 and the second housing cavity 103, and the specific structure of the spacer 23 is not limited, as long as it separates the first housing cavity 102 and the second housing cavity 103 and connects the first housing cavity 102 and the second housing cavity 103 through a through hole in the spacer 23, and the valve body assembly 60 is installed on the spacer 23 and penetrates the through hole. In other embodiments, there may be multiple methods for mounting the valve body assembly 60, but it is understood that it is sufficient that the first housing cavity 102 can supply water to the second housing cavity 103 via the valve body assembly 60, and that the water level of the second housing cavity 103 can be controlled via the valve body assembly 60. 【0064】 Referring again to Figures 10 to 12, in this embodiment, the valve body assembly 60 includes a first valve body component 61 in which a passage 63 for connecting a first housing cavity 102 and a second housing cavity 103 is formed, and a second valve body component 62. The second valve body component 62 is rotatably mounted relative to the first valve body component 61 and includes a float 80 for raising and lowering in accordance with changes in the water level of the second housing cavity 103, and a sealing material 81 for rotating between a first operating position and a second operating position in accordance with the raising and lowering of the float 80, closing the passage 63 in the first operating position and opening the passage 63 in the second operating position. 【0065】 In the embodiments provided herein, the specific shape of the passage 63 is not limited, and it is sufficient that it can connect the first housing cavity 102 and the second housing cavity 103. In some cases, the water stored in the first housing cavity 102 flows through the passage 63 to the second housing cavity 103, supplying water to the second housing cavity 103 and raising the water level in the second housing cavity 103. On the other hand, water-consuming parts in the second housing cavity 103, such as the atomizer in a humidifier or the steam generator in a steamer, consume the water in the second housing cavity 103 and lower the water level in the second housing cavity 103. The specific structure and material of the float 80 are not limited, but may be, for example, a hollow rubber ball, a silica gel ball, or a light material with high buoyancy such as foam. The buoyancy of the float 80 changes in accordance with the change in the water level in the second housing cavity 103, causing the float 80 to rise and fall as the water level in the second housing cavity 103 rises and falls. 【0066】 In this embodiment, referring again to Figure 10, the first valve body is rotatably mounted, and the rotatable mounting method of the first valve body is not limited, but for example, it may be rotatably fixed to the water tank 11 or rotatably fixed to the second valve body. Since both the seal material 81 and the float 80 are attached to the second valve body, the raising and lowering of the float 80 rotates the second valve body, and further rotates the seal material 81, changing its position. Specifically, when the water level in the second containment cavity 103 rises to a certain height, for example, the first liquid level, the float 80 rises and rotates the seal material 81 to the first operating position, thereby closing the passage 63. At this time, the water in the first housing cavity 102 will no longer flow into the second housing cavity 103. When the water-consuming parts in the second housing cavity 103 are activated, they lower the water level in the second housing cavity 103. When the water level in the second housing cavity 103 drops to a certain height, for example, the second liquid level, the position of the float 80 lowers, rotating the seal material 81 to the second operating position and opening the passage 63. This allows the water in the first housing cavity 102 to flow into the second housing cavity 103, raising the water level in the second housing cavity 103. The first liquid level is higher than the second liquid level, and it is understood that when the water level in the second housing cavity 103 rises back to the first liquid level, the passage 63 is closed again. In this way, the water level in the second containment cavity 103 is controlled between the first liquid level and the second liquid level, thereby achieving control over the water level in the second containment cavity 103. 【0067】 In this embodiment, since the second valve body component 62 is rotatably mounted, the sealing material 81 rotates in conjunction with the raising and lowering of the float 80. The presence of the rotating lever arm amplifies the effect of changes in the buoyancy of the float 80 on the movement stroke of the sealing material 81, driving the sealing material 81 to move between the first and second operating positions even with slight changes in water level. Specifically, compared to other technical methods that directly open or close the passage 63 by raising and lowering the float 80, in this embodiment, the structure of the valve body assembly 60 reduces the liquid level difference between the first and second liquid levels, that is, more precise control of the water level in the second containment cavity 103 is achieved, and the overall structure of the second valve body assembly 60 is simple, reliable, and easy to maintain. 【0068】 In one embodiment, referring again to Figure 10, the second valve body component 62 has a rotating end and a free end that rotates up and down around the rotating end, the float 80 is provided on the free end, and the sealing material 81 is located between the rotating end and the free end. In this embodiment, the sealing material 81 rotates upward as the float 80 rises and rotates downward as the float 80 descends, and the sealing material 81 closes the passage 63 upward in the first operating position, and the sealing performance of the sealing material 81 with respect to the passage 63 is enhanced by the action of buoyancy. In other embodiments, the rotating end may be located between the sealing material 81 and the float 80. In this configuration, the sealing material 81 rotates downward as the float 80 rises and upward as the float 80 descends. In the first operating position, the sealing material 81 closes the passage 63 downward. In this configuration, as the liquid level in the second containment cavity 103 rises, the sealing material 81 can more easily open the passage 63. 【0069】 In addition to the above embodiment, referring further to Figures 10 to 12, the first valve body component 61 includes an elastic water seal component. In this embodiment, the elastic water seal component 70 refers to a structure in which the material has elastic deformation characteristics and a certain sealing ability, and together with the sealing material 81, can block the flow of water between the first housing cavity 102 and the second housing cavity 103. In this embodiment, the passage 63 is formed in the elastic water seal component 70, and the sealing material 81 abuts against the drain end 90 of the passage 63 in the first operating position, causing the elastic water seal component 70 to deform under pressure. In other words, in this embodiment, when the passage 63 is closed, the elastic water seal component 70 is subjected to pressure and deforms, thereby having a certain reaction force against the seal material 81, making the contact between the seal material 81 and the elastic water seal component 70 tighter and improving the sealing performance. When the water level drops and the buoyancy decreases, the recovered reaction force of the elastic water seal component 70 acts on the seal material 81, causing the seal material 81 to be more easily ejected, allowing water to flow more smoothly into the passage 63, and also making the control of the valve body assembly 60 over the water level in the second containment cavity 103 more accurate. 【0070】 The materials of the elastic water-sealing component 70 and / or the sealing material 81 may be of multiple types, for example, both may be rubber or silica gel. In one embodiment, both the elastic water-sealing component 70 and the sealing material 81 are made of silica gel, which is durable, safe in composition, easy to clean, and does not easily breed bacteria. 【0071】 In addition to the previous embodiment, referring again to Figure 10, in one embodiment, the passage 63 has a drain segment 91 that extends vertically adjacent to the drain end 90, the seal material 81 is located below the drain segment 91 and abuts the drain segment 91 upward in the first operating position, and the inner diameter of the drain segment 91 is provided such that at least a portion gradually expands from top to bottom and then gradually contracts. In this embodiment, it can be seen that the elastic water sealing component 70 has an overall drum shape in the drain segment 91, and in this way, the elastic water sealing component 70 is more easily compressed and deformed upward when the seal material 81 abuts the drain end 90 of the passage 63, thereby accumulating a greater elastic force and improving the sealing performance with respect to the passage 63. 【0072】 When the valve body assembly 60 is applied to home appliances such as humidifiers or evaporators, it is understood that it is preferable for the valve body assembly 60 to have a structure that allows for easy removal and cleaning by the user, in order to avoid bacterial growth due to long-term use of the valve body assembly 60 affecting the user's health or clogging with scale affecting the water level control performance. For this reason, in one embodiment, the first valve body component 61 is removably attached to the spacer 23 between the first housing cavity 102 and the second housing cavity 103. In this way, if the user wishes to thoroughly clean the first valve body component 61, the first valve body component 61 can be removed from the water tank 11 and the elastic water seal component 70 can be easily and thoroughly cleaned. 【0073】 In one embodiment, the entire valve body assembly can be removed from the spacer 23, which allows for easy installation of the valve body assembly 60, while also enabling thorough cleaning of the entire valve body assembly 60 by removing it from the water tank 11 to avoid the impact on user health due to bacterial growth and the impact on water level control performance due to scale buildup. Therefore, in one embodiment, the first valve body component 61 has a mounting portion, and the second valve body component 62 has a mounting engagement portion, and the second valve body component 62 is rotatably attached to the first valve body component 61 by the engagement of the mounting portion and the mounting engagement portion. In this way, the second valve body component 62 is rotatably attached to the first valve body component 61 rather than the water tank 11, and the entire valve body assembly 60 can be removed from the water tank 11 for maintenance. 【0074】 In addition to the previous embodiment, one of the mounting portion and the mounting engagement portion is a pivot shaft 103, and the other is an open slot 104 for engaging the pivot shaft 103. In one embodiment, the first valve body component 61 is provided with the open slot 104, and the pivot shaft 103 is provided at the rotating end of the second valve body component 62, so that the second valve body component 62 is rotatably attached to the first valve body component 61, and the design of the open slot 104 allows for easy separation of the first valve body component 61 and the second valve body component 62. When maintenance cleaning of the valve body assembly 60 is required, the first valve body component 61 can be removed from the water tank 11, and then the first valve body component 61 and the second valve body component 62 can be separated. Once the cleaning of the first valve body component 61 and the second valve body component 62 is completely finished, the first valve body component 61 and the second valve body component 62 can be assembled first, and then the first valve body component 61 can be attached to the water tank 11. In this way, the installation operation is made easier, and the valve body assembly 60 can be cleaned more easily to prevent bacterial growth. 【0075】 In one embodiment, continuing to refer to Figure 10, the first valve body component 61 includes a tubular portion 71 that is inserted through a through hole in the spacer 23, having a first end located in the first housing cavity 102 and a second end located in the second housing cavity 103, with the elastic water seal component 70 provided at the second end. In this way, the first valve body component 61 is made removablely attached to the water tank 11, the tubular portion 71 has a hollow tube core, the elastic water seal component 70 is attached to the second end of the tubular portion 71 and a passage 63 within it communicates with the tube core, thereby enabling communication between the first housing cavity 102 and the second housing cavity 103. In this way, a removable attachment of the first valve body component 61 and the spacer 23 is achieved with a simple structure. In one embodiment, the tubular portion 71 extends laterally. 【0076】 There may be multiple methods for connecting the elastic water seal component 70 and the tubular portion 71, such as locking or screwing, but in this embodiment, the elastic water seal component 70 is removably inserted into the tubular portion 71. Specifically, the elastic water seal component 70 may be fitted into the core of the tubular portion 71, or it may be fitted onto the outer circumference of the tubular portion 71. In this way, by fixing the elastic water seal component 70 and the tubular portion 71 together by the elastic force of the elastic water seal component 70, the structure is simple and easy to remove and assemble. Thus, when cleaning the first valve body component 61, the elastic water seal component 70 and the tubular portion 71 can be separated and cleaned individually, allowing for more thorough cleaning. Furthermore, in one embodiment, the elastic water-sealing component 70 comprises a fitting segment extending laterally and a drainage segment 91 extending vertically, and the fitting segment and the drainage segment 91 are integrally molded to improve the sealing performance of the elastic water-sealing component 70 and to further enhance its durability and reliability. 【0077】 In order to better secure the first valve body component 61 and the water tank 11, in one embodiment, referring again to Figures 1 to 3, a stopper 72 is provided protruding from the outer circumference of the tubular portion 71, and the first valve body component 61 further includes a fixing portion, the fixing portion being detachably connected to the first end such that the spacer 23 is engaged between the fixing portion and the stopper 72. In this embodiment, when installing the first valve body component 61, the second end of the tubular portion 71 may be grasped, the tubular portion 71 inserted from the side facing the second housing cavity 103 of the through hole and inserted through the first housing cavity 102, the stopper 72 may be brought into contact with the spacer 23, and then the fixing portion may be fixed from the first housing cavity 102 to the first end of the tubular portion 71 so that the spacer 23 is engaged between the fixing portion and the stopper 72. The stopper 72 acts as a limiter to fix the position of the first valve body component 61, while increasing the contact area between the tubular portion 71 and the outer circumference of the through hole, thereby better sealing the through hole and preventing water from flowing through the gap between the tubular portion 71 and the through hole and affecting the control performance of the valve body component 61 with respect to the water level in the second housing cavity 103. 【0078】 The specific structure of the fixing part is not limited, but it is acceptable as long as it can be fixed to the first end of the tubular part 71. In one embodiment, referring to Figures 10 to 12, the fixing part is a knob 73 that screws onto the first end. In this way, the user can securely fix and attach the first valve body part 61 to the spacer 23 simply by rotating the knob 73, resulting in a simple structure, high reliability, and easy operation. 【0079】 To further enhance the sealing performance of the tubular portion 71 with respect to the through hole, a seal ring 74 is fitted to the outside of the tubular portion 71 for placement between the tubular portion 71 and the spacer 23. The material of the seal ring 74 may be rubber or silica gel, and in one embodiment, two seal rings 74 are provided. In this embodiment, a sleeve extending laterally around the outer circumference of the through hole is formed on the spacer 23, and the tubular portion 71 is fitted into the sleeve so as to increase the contact area between the tubular portion 71 and the spacer 23. Furthermore, a first seal ring 74 is provided between the inner circumference of the sleeve and the outer circumference of the tubular portion 71, and a second seal ring 74 is provided between the stopper 72 and the spacer 23. The second seal material 81 is bent to have a portion interposed between the stopper 72 and the spacer 23, and a portion interposed between the inner circumference of the sleeve and the tubular portion 71. In this way, both the first seal ring 74 and the second seal ring 74 close the through hole, thereby enhancing the sealing performance of the first valve body component 61 to the through hole. This prevents water from flowing through the gap between the tubular portion 71 and the through hole and affecting the control performance of the valve body component 61 with respect to the water level in the second housing cavity 103. 【0080】 The foregoing describes merely preferred embodiments of the present application and does not limit the scope of the patent. Under the concept of the utility model of the present application, equivalent structural transformations using the contents of the specification and drawings of the present application, or their direct or indirect use in other related technical fields, are included within the scope of the patent protection of the present application. [Explanation of symbols] 【0081】 100...Humidifier, 10...Tank assembly, 11...Water tank, 12...Lid, 20...Cavity, 21...First containment cavity, 22...Second containment cavity, 23...Spacer, 101...Mist outlet, 102...Water addition port, 30...Humidifier assembly, 31...Blower parts, 32...Atomizing parts, 33...Air passage wall, 330...Air passage, 331...First air supply segment, 332...Second air supply segment, 103...Rotation Shaft, 40... Guide ring, 41... Through hole, 42... Drain rib, 50... Mist separator, 60, Valve body assembly, 61... First valve body component, 62... Second valve body component, 63... Passage, 70... Elastic water seal component, 71... Tubular section, 72... Stopper, 73... Knob, 74... Seal ring, 80... Float, 81... Seal material, 90... Drain end, 91... Drain segment, 104... Open slot.

Claims

[Claim 1] A tank assembly in which a cavity for storing water is formed, A humidifying assembly comprising a blower component, an atomizing component for atomizing the water in the cavity to form a mist, and an air passage wall connecting the blower component and the atomizing component, and the humidifying assembly as a whole being separably attached to the tank assembly, It is equipped with a guide ring having a through hole that extends along the vertical direction, The blower component is for transporting airflow toward the atomizing component along a first direction, and after the airflow reaches the atomizing component from top to bottom, it drives the mist to flow into the room along a second direction, wherein the first direction is the radial direction of the blower component. The aforementioned air passage wall forms an air passage for connecting to the interior of the room, so that the mist flows into the room along the air passage. The air passage includes a first air supply segment and a second air supply segment arranged sequentially along the direction of air supply, the intake port of the first air supply segment and the exhaust port of the second air supply segment are both located at the upper end of the air passage wall, the blower component is provided at the intake port of the first air supply segment, the adjacent locations of the first air supply segment and the second air supply segment are located at the lower end of the air passage wall, and the atomizing component is provided there. The guide ring is provided on the second air blowing segment and is located above the atomizing component. humidifier. [Claim 2] The air passage wall extends along the vertical direction, the blower component is located at the upper end of the air passage wall, and the atomizing component is located at the lower end of the air passage wall. The humidifier according to claim 1. [Claim 3] A valve body assembly applicable to the humidifier according to any one of claims 1 to 2, The valve body assembly is provided between the first housing cavity and the second housing cavity of the humidifier. The valve body assembly is A first valve body component that forms a passage for connecting the first housing cavity and the second housing cavity, A second valve body component rotatably mounted on the first valve body component, comprising a float for raising and lowering in accordance with changes in the water level of the second housing cavity, and a sealing material for rotating between a first operating position and a second operating position in accordance with the raising and lowering of the float, closing the passage at the first operating position and opening the passage at the second operating position, Valve body assembly. [Claim 4] The second valve body component has a rotating end and a free end that rotates up and down around the rotating end, the float is provided on the free end, and the sealing material is located between the rotating end and the free end. The valve body assembly according to claim 3. [Claim 5] The first valve body component includes an elastic water-sealing component in which the passage is formed, the sealing material abuts against the drain end of the passage at the first operating position, and the elastic water-sealing component deforms under pressure. The valve body assembly according to claim 4. [Claim 6] The passage has a drainage segment extending vertically adjacent to the drainage end, the sealing material is located below the drainage segment and abuts the drainage segment upward in the first operating position, and the inner diameter of the drainage segment is provided such that at least a portion gradually expands from top to bottom and then gradually contracts. The valve body assembly according to claim 5. [Claim 7] The first valve body component is removably mounted in a spacer between the first housing cavity and the second housing cavity. The valve body assembly according to claim 5. [Claim 8] The first valve body component has a mounting portion, the second valve body component has a mounting engagement portion, and the second valve body component is rotatably attached to the first valve body component by engagement between the mounting portion and the mounting engagement portion. One of the mounting portion and the mounting engagement portion is a pivot shaft, and the other is an open slot for engaging the pivot shaft. The first valve body component includes a tubular portion inserted through the spacer's through hole so as to have a first end located in the first housing cavity and a second end located in the second housing cavity, the elastic water seal component is provided at the second end, and the elastic water seal component is removably inserted through the tubular portion. A stopper is provided protruding from the outer circumference of the tubular portion, and the first valve body component further includes a fixing portion, the fixing portion having a first end detachably connected such that the spacer is engaged between the fixing portion and the stopper. The fixing part is a knob that is screwed onto the first end, A sealing ring is fitted to the outside of the tubular portion, to be laid between the tubular portion and the spacer. The valve body assembly according to claim 7.

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