Evaporative humidifier and storage method for evaporative humidifier

Abstract

An evaporative humidifier, comprising: a main unit; a water tank, wherein an opening is formed in the upper portion of the water tank, such that the main unit can be placed into the water tank from the opening; and a support structure, wherein the support structure can be detachably located at the upper portion of the water tank so as to support the main unit exposed from the water tank, and the support structure can be detachably assembled onto the upper portion of the main unit or the outer side of the water tank. The main unit may be in the water tank, so as to be accommodated in the water tank. An assembly structure for the support structure is provided at the upper portion of the main unit or on the outer side of the water tank, such that in a storage state, the support structure is still assembled together with the main unit or the water tank, thereby facilitating transportation and storage in the storage state. The evaporative humidifier can effectively solve the problem of it being inconvenient to store and transport a humidifier. Further disclosed is a storage method for an evaporative humidifier.

Description

Evaporative humidifier and evaporative humidifier storage method

[0001] This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the China Patent Office on October 24, 2023, with application number 202311389835.6 and application name “Evaporative Humidifier and Evaporative Humidifier Storage Method”, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0002] The present application relates to the field of humidification technology, and more specifically, to an evaporative humidifier and a method for storing an evaporative humidifier. Background Art

[0003] Common evaporative humidifiers are usually composed of three parts in terms of structural modules: a water tank, a wet curtain assembly, and an air supply assembly. The principle can be summarized as follows: the water stored in the water tank moistens the wet curtain, and the air supply mechanism disturbs the air to make it flow through the wet curtain to achieve the purpose of humidifying the air. Its main performance indicators: humidification capacity describes the speed at which the humidifier moistens the air; the greater the humidification capacity, the faster the product consumes water, so a large humidification capacity usually requires a large-capacity water tank; the water tank is a water storage structure, and its size is positively correlated with the water storage capacity. Generally, the larger the water capacity and the larger the water tank, the larger the overall volume of the final product, which makes transportation and storage inconvenient.

[0004] In summary, how to effectively solve the problem of inconvenient storage and transportation of evaporative humidifiers is a problem that those skilled in the art urgently need to solve.

[0005] Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of this, the first purpose of this application is to provide an evaporative humidifier, which can effectively solve the problem of inconvenient storage and transportation of evaporative humidifiers. The second purpose of this application is to provide a box base for an evaporative humidifier; the third purpose of this application is to provide a storage method for an evaporative humidifier.

[0007] In order to achieve the above first purpose, this application provides the following technical solutions:

[0008] An evaporative humidifier comprising:

[0009] Host;

[0010] A water tank is formed with an opening at the top of the water tank so that the host can be placed in the water tank through the opening;

[0011] The supporting structure can be detachably located at the upper part of the water tank to support the main unit exposed to the water tank, and the supporting structure can be detachably assembled to the upper part of the main unit or the outside of the water tank.

[0012] In the above technical solution, the main unit can be placed in a water tank, utilizing the water storage space within the tank for storage. During use, the support structure provides support, ensuring that the main unit remains free of the water tank and is supported. Therefore, in this evaporative humidifier, the water tank volume is prevented from being too small. Furthermore, during transport and storage, the water storage space within the tank allows for compact volume, facilitating transport and storage. Because the main unit can be placed upright within the water tank, it can be stored without waiting for internal wet components, such as the cooling pad assembly, to dry completely. This eliminates the risk of liquid turbulence and damage to internal electronic equipment. This is in contrast to an inverted or tilted main unit, where internal water could flow toward the fan and motor, potentially damaging the equipment. An assembly structure for the support structure is provided above the main unit or outside the water tank, ensuring that the support structure remains attached to the main unit or water tank when stored, facilitating transport and storage.

[0013] In summary, the evaporative humidifier can effectively solve the problem of inconvenient storage and transportation of evaporative humidifiers.

[0014] In some technical solutions, the main unit can be placed in the water tank from the upward opening.

[0015] In some technical solutions, the support structure is placed at the edge of the opening and clamped on the edge of the opening to be supported by the water tank.

[0016] In some technical solutions, a first mounting groove is formed on the upper portion of the support structure to fit with the bottom of the main unit for sealing connection; and a second mounting groove is formed on the lower portion of the support structure to fit with the edge of the opening for sealing connection.

[0017] In some technical solutions, the support structure is snap-fitted to the edge of the water tank; and / or the support structure is snap-fitted to the host.

[0018] In some technical solutions, the opening has an inward convex structure, a second installation groove is formed on the inward convex structure, and the supporting structure has a protrusion that matches the second installation groove; the structure of the supporting structure outside the protrusion is against the upper part of the water tank through the supporting surface.

[0019] In some technical solutions, the water tank includes a box body and an annular gasket. The upper part of the box body is open, and a supporting bevel is provided on the inner side of the box body mouth. The annular gasket is raised on the inner side of the box body mouth to form an inward convex structure, and a second mounting groove is formed on the upper side of the annular gasket. The annular gasket forms an annular extending edge on the outer side of the second mounting groove to overlap the end face of the box body mouth to resist the supporting surface; the lower part of the annular gasket corresponding to the second mounting groove is located on the groove body between the supporting bevel and the box wall.

[0020] In some technical solutions, the support structure is provided with a snap-on protrusion that can move elastically. When the snap-on protrusion enters the snap-on position, it can abut against the corresponding structure inside the water tank to achieve snap-on connection; the support structure is provided with an elastic snap-on portion extending upward to snap onto the internal shoulder of the main unit.

[0021] In some technical solutions, the latching protrusion abuts against the supporting structure through an elastic structure, and the latching protrusion has a manual operating portion exposed on the upper side of the supporting structure.

[0022] In some technical solutions, the upper side and / or the lower side of the elastic clamping portion is a sloped surface.

[0023] In some technical solutions, a one-piece fastener is included, and the fastener includes an elastic clamping portion and a clamping protrusion; the two fasteners are arranged back to back and abut against each other through an elastic device that can be elastically compressed.

[0024] In some technical solutions, the bottom of the main unit is matched with the inner bottom of the water tank.

[0025] In some technical solutions, the bottom of the water tank is provided with a walking mechanism, and the supporting structure is detachably mounted on the bottom of the water tank so as to be able to replace the walking mechanism to support the water tank.

[0026] In some technical solutions, the upper part of the supporting structure has a water receiving trough for receiving water falling from the wet curtain in the main unit; when the upper part of the supporting structure is installed in conjunction with the bottom of the water tank, the walking mechanism is accommodated in the water receiving trough.

[0027] In some technical solutions, the main unit includes a casing, a fan and a wet curtain assembly. An air outlet is provided on the top of the casing, an air inlet corresponding to the wet curtain assembly is provided on the lower side of the casing, and the fan is located on the upper side of the wet curtain assembly; a window for detaching the wet curtain assembly is formed at the lower part of the casing.

[0028] To achieve the second objective, the present application further provides a housing for an evaporative humidifier, comprising: a water tank with an upwardly opening formed at its upper portion; and a support structure detachably mounted to the upper portion of the water tank. The support structure comprises a mounting groove for supporting the main body of the evaporative humidifier, the mounting groove being smaller than the opening, and the support structure being detachably assembled to the exterior of the water tank. The housing is applicable to the aforementioned evaporative humidifier. Since the aforementioned evaporative humidifier has the aforementioned technical effects, the housing for the evaporative humidifier should also have corresponding technical effects.

[0029] To achieve the third objective, the present application also provides a method for storing an evaporative humidifier. The evaporative humidifier assembly method includes the following steps: separating a main unit mounted on a support structure from the support structure, and separating the support structure placed in the upper opening of a water tank from the water tank; placing the main unit into the water tank through the opening; and assembling the support structure to the upper portion of the main unit or the outside of the water tank. Since the above-mentioned evaporative humidifier has the above-mentioned technical effects, the evaporative humidifier assembly method applied to the evaporative humidifier should also have corresponding technical effects.

[0030] This application also provides an evaporative humidifier assembly method, comprising the following steps: removing a main unit housed in a water tank from an upper opening of the water tank; placing a support structure assembled to the upper portion of the main unit or the outer portion of the water tank at the upper opening of the water tank; and placing the main unit on the support structure, such that the support structure supports the main unit placed on top of the water tank. Since the aforementioned evaporative humidifier has the aforementioned technical effects, the evaporative humidifier assembly method applied to the evaporative humidifier should also have corresponding technical effects. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0032] FIG1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an evaporative humidifier according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] FIG2 is a schematic structural diagram of an evaporative humidifier provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] FIG3 is a schematic structural diagram of a support structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] FIG4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a support structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] FIG5 is a schematic structural diagram of a water tank provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] FIG6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a water tank according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0038] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of a first cross-sectional structure of a box seat provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] FIG8 is a schematic diagram of a second cross-sectional structure of a box seat provided in an embodiment of the present application, perpendicular to the first cross-sectional structure;

[0040] FIG9 is a schematic structural diagram of a second cross-section of a box seat provided in an embodiment of the present application from another perspective;

[0041] FIG10 is a schematic structural diagram of the entire device in a stored state with the support structure provided by an embodiment of the present application stored at the bottom of the water tank;

[0042] FIG11 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the entire device in a stored state with the support structure stored at the bottom of the water tank according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0043] FIG12 is a structural diagram of the entire machine in a stored state in which the support structure provided by an embodiment of the present application is stored on the top of the host.

[0044] The following are marked in the accompanying drawings:

[0045] Main unit 1, water tank 2, supporting structure 3, fastener 4;

[0046] Casing 1-1, fan 1-2, wet curtain assembly 1-3, air outlet 1-4, air inlet 1-5, handle 1-6, notch 1-7;

[0047] Opening 2-1, second mounting groove 2-2, inner convex structure 2-3, box body 2-4, annular gasket 2-5, supporting bevel 2-6, walking mechanism 2-7, boss 2-8, protruding structure 2-9;

[0048] First mounting groove 3-1, protrusion 3-2, support surface 3-3, water return hole 3-4;

[0049] Elastic clamping part 4-1, clamping protrusion 4-2, manual operation part 4-3, water guide plate 4-4, elastic structure 4-5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] The embodiment of the present application discloses an evaporative humidifier to effectively solve the problem of inconvenient storage and transportation of the evaporative humidifier.

[0051] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0052] Please refer to Figures 1 to 12: Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the evaporative humidifier provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the evaporative humidifier provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support structure provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the support structure provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water tank provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the water tank provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the first cross-sectional structure of the box seat provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the second cross-sectional structure of the box seat provided in an embodiment of the present application, which is perpendicular to the first cross-sectional structure; Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the second cross-sectional structure of the box seat provided in an embodiment of the present application from another perspective; Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the whole machine in a state where the support structure provided in an embodiment of the present application is stored at the bottom of the water tank; Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the whole machine in a state where the support structure provided in an embodiment of the present application is stored at the bottom of the water tank; Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the whole machine in a state where the support structure provided in an embodiment of the present application is stored at the top of the main unit.

[0053] In some embodiments, an evaporative humidifier is provided, as shown in FIG1 , which mainly includes a main unit 1, a water tank 2, and a support structure 3. The evaporative humidifier mainly has two states: a storage state, in which it is generally not in use, and a non-storage state, i.e., a use state, in which it can be used for humidification.

[0054] In some embodiments, the main unit 1 primarily comprises a wet curtain assembly 1-3 and a fan 1-2. Fan 1-2 is used to accelerate air through the wet curtain assembly 1-3. As air passes through the wet curtain assembly 1-3, it combines with water in the wet curtain assembly 1-3, significantly increasing the water content of the air. The humidified air then flows into the air, achieving a humidifying effect. The water in the wet curtain assembly 1-3 is primarily introduced from the water tank 2 via a water guide device. The specific structure of the main unit 1 can be referenced to existing technologies. The water guide devices, such as a water pump and siphon device, can be installed separately or integrated into the main unit 1.

[0055] In some embodiments, the water tank 2 is mainly used to store water, that is, to store liquid for humidification. The capacity and shape of the water tank 2 are not limited, and can be a cylindrical structure or a square barrel structure. The specific configuration can be made accordingly.

[0056] Here, an opening 2-1 is formed on the upper part of the water tank 2 so that the host 1 can be placed in the water tank 2 through the opening 2-1 to be accommodated by the water tank 2 and enter the storage state. The opening 2-1 is generally set upward. It should be noted here that the host 1 can be completely located in the water tank 2 to achieve complete accommodation; it can also be partially located in the water tank 2 to achieve partial accommodation. When partially accommodated, the top of the host 1 will be exposed to the water tank 2, but it still achieves the accommodation effect. In order to facilitate removal from the host 1, a handle portion 1-6 can be provided on the upper side of the main body 1. Of course, in the storage state, it is preferred that the handle portion be exposed to the water tank 2 to facilitate operation. The handle portion 1-6 can be a wristband or a groove as shown in Figure 1.

[0057] The host 1 can be placed in the water tank 2 in the forward direction, or it can be placed in the water tank 2 in the reverse direction. In order to avoid water turbulence inside the host 1 and affect the use of the host 1, it is preferred that the host 1 can be placed in the water tank 2 in the forward direction from the opening 2-1. The forward direction means that it maintains the placement state when in use, that is, when storing, the host 1 can be placed in the water tank 2 without turning the host 1.

[0058] In some embodiments, the support structure 3 supports the main unit 1 between the main unit 1 and the water tank 2 when the main unit 1 is removed from the water tank 2. This frees up the water tank 2's storage space to ensure the water tank 2's capacity during use. After the main unit 1 is moved upward relative to the water tank 2 to expose the water tank 2, the main unit 1 is no longer directly supported by the bottom of the water tank 2. Instead, the support structure 3 directly supports the water tank 2, allowing for use. The support structure 3 can be supported directly by the water tank 2 or directly by the ground. However, the support structure 3 should be removably located above the water tank 2, allowing the main unit 1 to move out of the way of the opening 2-1, allowing it to be received by the water tank 2 when entering. When removed from the opening 2-1, it frees up space in the water tank 2 to increase the water storage capacity. Furthermore, when the main unit 1 is moved upward, it can replace the bottom of the water tank 2 to support the main unit 1, maintaining the upper position and thus freeing up space.

[0059] In some embodiments, when the main unit 1 is stored in the water tank 2, the support structure 3 can be assembled to the top of the main unit 1 or outside the water tank 2. For example, when the main unit 1 is completely contained in the water tank 2, the support structure 3 can still be placed on the top of the water tank 2. That is, the installation position of the support structure 3 in the in-use state and the storage state can be the same. Furthermore, the installation posture is also the same, and only when the main unit 1 enters and exits the opening 2-1, it is disassembled from the water tank 2 to make the opening 2-1 of the water tank 2 clear, ensuring the entry and exit of the main unit 1. The disassembly and assembly of the support structure 3 and the water tank 2 is preferably quick. As shown in FIG12 , when the top of the main unit 1 is exposed from the water tank 2, the support structure 3 can be placed on top of the main unit 1. For ease of installation, the support structure 3 can be installed upside down on the top of the main unit 1 compared to the in-use state; of course, the support structure 3 can also be placed upright on the top of the main unit 1.

[0060] In some embodiments, the main unit 1 can be placed in the water tank 2, utilizing the water storage space of the water tank 2 for storage. During use, the main unit 1 is supported by the support structure 3, ensuring that the main unit 1 remains free of the water tank 2 and is supported. Therefore, in this evaporative humidifier, the volume of the water tank 2 can be reduced. Furthermore, during transportation and storage, the water storage space of the water tank 2 can be utilized to achieve a compact volume, facilitating transportation and storage.

[0061] In some embodiments, the main unit 1 can be placed upright in the water tank 2 to be contained within it. This allows for easy storage without waiting for the internal wet curtain assemblies 1-3 and other water-containing components to dry out. This prevents liquid turbulence and damage to internal electronic equipment. This is in contrast to placing the main unit 1 upside down or upside down, where internal water may flow toward the fans 1-2 and motor, potentially damaging the equipment.

[0062] In some embodiments, in the actual storage state, some components such as the wet curtain assemblies 1-3 may not enter the water tank along with the main part of the host 1, such as the entire housing.

[0063] In some embodiments, an assembly structure of the support structure 3 is provided on the upper part of the main unit 1 or on the outer side of the water tank 2, so that in the storage state, the support structure 3 is still assembled with the main unit 1 or the water tank 2 to facilitate transportation and storage in the storage state.

[0064] In summary, the evaporative humidifier can effectively solve the problem of inconvenient storage and transportation of evaporative humidifiers.

[0065] In some embodiments, as described above, support structure 3 is placed above water tank 2 and can be directly supported by water tank 2. Alternatively, support structure 3 may be provided with multiple support legs, which can be arranged around the outside of water tank 2 to directly support the water tank 2 from the ground. Water tank 2 can be supported by support structure 3 or directly from the ground. For ease of layout and to maintain a neat exterior, it is preferred that support structure 3 be placed directly above water tank 2 to be supported by water tank 2.

[0066] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 7-9, the support structure 3 can be placed at the edge of the opening 2-1 to be supported by the water tank 2.

[0067] In some embodiments, in order to make the support structure 3 better and more stably placed on the water tank 2, it is preferred that the support structure 3 is clamped on the edge of the opening 2-1. Of course, other methods can also be used for stable connection, such as threaded connection, clamping connection, etc.

[0068] In some embodiments, in the use state, the host 1 is placed on the support structure 3 to be supported by the support structure 3. In order to facilitate support and ensure stable position, the upper part of the support structure 3 can be formed with a first mounting groove 3-1 that fits with the bottom of the host 1, so that the host 1 can be positioned and limited by the first mounting groove 3-1 to ensure that the position between the host 1 and the support structure 3 is relatively stable. The fit here can be a clearance fit or an interference fit. The first mounting groove 3-1 can be based on the fit with the bottom of the host 1. It should be noted that when the water guide device needs to pass through the support structure 3, the support structure 3 needs to form a corresponding hole to facilitate the passage of the water guide device, such as to allow the pipe of the water guide device to pass through.

[0069] In some embodiments, the lower portion of the support structure 3 can be matched with the edge of the opening 2 - 1 through the second mounting groove 2 - 2 to be assembled in the up and down directions to avoid lateral misalignment.

[0070] In some embodiments, considering that the air inlets 1-5 of the main unit 1 generally need to be exposed to the water tank 2 during use, and a channel is generally formed at the bottom of the main unit 1, for example, to facilitate replacement of the wet curtain assembly 1-3, or to facilitate installation of the water guide device, and to avoid wind turbulence, the main unit 1 and the support structure 3 can be sealed by assembling through the first mounting groove 3-1, and the water tank 2 and the support structure 3 can also be sealed by assembling through the second mounting groove 2-2.

[0071] In some embodiments, to further stabilize the position of the aforementioned structure, the support structure 3 is snap-fitted to the edge of the water tank 2 and / or snap-fitted to the main unit 1. That is, the support structure 3 is snap-fitted to at least one of the water tank 2 and the support structure 3. The snap-fitting connection, such as a snap-fit ​​connection, is typically an elastic snap-fit, equivalent to an elastic bayonet.

[0072] Specifically, for example, the clamping parts between the support structure 3 and the main unit 1 , and the clamping parts between the support structure 3 and the water tank 2 may be both provided on the support structure 3 , so as to facilitate unified arrangement.

[0073] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, considering the maximization of the water tank 2, the opening 2-1 of the water tank 2 is generally as large as possible, which results in the support area at the opening 2-1 being limited. Based on this, in order to better support the support structure 3, the opening 2-1 is provided with an inner convex structure 2-3, and the inner convex structure 2-3 forms the second mounting groove 2-2, wherein the support structure 3 has a protrusion 3-2 that cooperates with the second mounting groove 2-2 to achieve a sealed connection and provide support. Specifically, the second mounting groove 2-2 can extend along the edge of the opening 2-1 and form an annular structure, i.e., an annular groove.

[0074] In some embodiments, in order to achieve a better supporting effect, the structure of the support structure 3 outside the protrusion 3-2 can be abutted against the upper part of the water tank 2 through the support surface 3-3, and preferably aligned with the wall of the water tank 2.

[0075] Specifically, an annular support portion can be formed outside the protrusion 3-2, and the support portion forms an annular protrusion 3-2 to surround the outside of the protrusion 3-2. The support portion is preferably aligned with the wall of the water tank 2 so that it is directly supported by the wall of the water tank 2.

[0076] In some embodiments, the water tank 2 can include a housing 2-4 and an annular gasket 2-5, wherein the housing 2-4 is open at the top, and a support bevel 2-6 is formed inside the mouth of the housing 2-4. The annular gasket 2-5 has the second mounting groove 2-2 formed on the top, and an annular extending edge is formed outside the second mounting groove 2-2 to overlap the end face of the housing 2-4 mouth. Specifically, the edge can be formed as an inverted slot, so as to be aligned with the outer side of the housing 2-4 mouth. The end face of the mouth is the end face of the wall of the housing 2-4, so as to abut against the support surface 3-3 on the support structure 3. The lower portion of the annular gasket 2-5 corresponding to the second mounting groove 2-2 is located on the tank body between the support bevel 2-6 and the wall of the housing 2-4. Generally, multiple support bevels 2-6 are evenly arranged along the mouth of the housing 2-4 to form multiple tank bodies.

[0077] In some embodiments, in the stored state, the main unit 1 is placed in the water tank 2 and supported by the water tank 2. To avoid friction with the inner wall of the water tank 2, the bottom of the main unit 1 can be configured to fit within the inner cavity of the water tank 2. Specifically, the inner bottom wall of the water tank 2 can have multiple protrusions that fit with the grooves on the bottom of the main unit 1 to form a fitting structure.

[0078] In some embodiments, a walking mechanism 2-7 may be provided at the bottom of the water tank 2 to facilitate movement of the evaporative humidifier when in use. The walking mechanism 2-7 may be a crawler walking mechanism or a walking wheel mechanism, and more specifically, a universal wheel walking mechanism.

[0079] Based on this, as shown in Figures 9-10, the support structure 3 can be detachably mounted on the bottom of the water tank 2 to replace the running mechanism 2-7 in supporting the water tank 2. In the stored state, the support structure 3 is assembled on the bottom of the water tank 2 to replace the running mechanism 2-7 in supporting the water tank 2, that is, it also indirectly supports the main unit 1 inside the water tank 2. Because the support structure 3 provides support in a planar manner, it will not move arbitrarily, thereby ensuring a stable position.

[0080] In some embodiments, the upper portion of the support structure 3 can include a water receiving trough for receiving water from the wet curtain in the main unit 1. This trough can be provided separately or as the aforementioned first mounting trough 3-1. When the upper portion of the support structure 3 is mounted in conjunction with the bottom of the water tank 2, the running mechanism 2-7 is accommodated within the water receiving trough 3-4. In other words, the space within the water receiving trough 3-4 allows for the running mechanism 2-7 to fit more securely and achieve a more compact structure when stored.

[0081] In some embodiments, the bottom inner side of the housing 2-4 can be provided with an upwardly raised boss 2-8 to support the bottom of the main unit when stored. A groove can be formed on the bottom outer side of the housing 2-4 at locations corresponding to the boss 2-8 to accommodate the upper portion of the running mechanism 2-7, making the structure more compact. Specifically, four bosses 2-8 are formed. To better limit the position of the main unit 1, a protruding structure 2-9 can also be installed on the boss 2-8 to provide position control. Specifically, the lower portion of the wet curtain assembly 1-3 can be formed with multiple corresponding notches 1-7 to fit into each protruding structure 2-9.

[0082] In some embodiments, generally speaking, the main unit 1 includes a casing 1-1, a fan 1-2 and a wet curtain assembly 1-3, wherein an air outlet 1-4 is opened at the top of the casing 1-1, and an air inlet 1-5 corresponding to the wet curtain assembly 1-3 is opened on the lower side of the casing 1-1, and the fan 1-2 is located on the upper side of the wet curtain assembly 1-3, wherein the wet curtain assembly 1-3 is generally cylindrical, so that the wind body of the air inlet 1-5 passes through the wet curtain assembly 1-3 from the surrounding side walls, enters the inner side of the wet curtain assembly 1-3, and then flows upward along the extension direction to the fan 1-2 to be drawn out by the fan 1-2, so that the fan 1-2 discharges high-humidity gas to the outside.

[0083] Taking the above installation method into consideration, a window for replacing the wet curtain assembly 1-3 can be formed at the lower part of the casing 1-1 to avoid adding more openings.

[0084] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 3-4, in order to facilitate the snap connection between the support mechanism and the water tank 2, a snap-on protrusion 4-2 that can move elastically is provided on the support structure 3, and the snap-on protrusion 4-2 can be matched with the above-mentioned inner convex structure 2-3 to achieve snap connection between the support structure 3 and the water tank 2, so as to facilitate disassembly and assembly. Specifically, the snap-on protrusion 4-2 can be abutted against the lower side of the above-mentioned support bevel 2-6.

[0085] The elastically movable latching protrusion 4-2 can be elastically movable by means of an elastic device or by means of its own elastic structure, so as to be elastically movable to move into the engaging position. In the engaging position, it is necessary to overcome its elastic force to allow the latching protrusion 4-2 to elastically move to disengage the engaging position, thereby disengaging the support structure 3 and the water tank 2. It should be noted that when the latching protrusion 4-2 elastically moves, the elastic device or the elastic structure 4-5 elastically deforms, thereby allowing the latching protrusion 4-2 to move with it. When the external force is removed, the latching protrusion 4-2 will return to its original position under the action of the elastic deformation force.

[0086] In some embodiments, the protrusion 4-2 can be abutted against the lower side of the inner convex structure 2-3, so that the protrusion 4-2 abuts the inner wall of the water tank 2. In this case, a water guide plate 4-4 can be integrated on the protrusion 4-2 to guide the return water from the return hole 3-4 to the inner wall of the tank body 2-4 to reduce the noise of the flowing liquid. Because the protrusion 4-2 abuts against the lower side of the inner convex structure 2-3, the protrusion 4-2 structure needs to extend below the inner convex structure 2-3 toward the tank wall of the water tank 2. In fact, the closer it is to the inner wall of the water tank 2, the less convex the inner convex structure 2-3 is. At the same time, the water guide plate 4-4 is integrated on the protrusion 4-2 precisely to facilitate the need for the protrusion 4-2 to abut against the inner wall of the water tank 2. The water guide plate 4-4 is integrated on the clamping protrusion 4-2, so the water guide plate 4-4: can constitute a part of the clamping protrusion 4-2, such as a rib plate; it can also be the clamping part of the clamping protrusion 4-2 itself, which abuts against the inner wall of the water tank 2 and the lower side of the inner convex structure 2-3. At this time, the lower side of the inner convex structure 2-3 can be narrower than the setting of the water guide plate 4-4, so that the part of the water guide plate 4-4 that is not abutted against the inner convex structure 2-3 can guide water.

[0087] Of course, the water guide plate 4-4 can also be set elsewhere, rather than integrated on the card protrusion 4-2. The return water hole 3-4 is generally a hole on the water receiving trough at the wet curtain assembly 1-3, wherein the water receiving trough can be set on the support structure 3 or on the host 1.

[0088] In some embodiments, the locking protrusion 4-2 can include a water guide plate 4-4 and two vertical plates located on either side of the water guide plate 4-4. In this case, the water guide channel is formed between the two vertical plates. It should be noted that the vertical plates and the water guide plate 4-4 can be arranged perpendicularly or at an angle, and the specific arrangement can be as needed. The upper edge of the vertical plate is preferably inclined to abut against the aforementioned inner convex structure 2-3, that is, the vertical plate serves as the main locking portion to achieve a limiting effect.

[0089] In some embodiments, to better guide water, the upper side of the water guide plate 4-4 can be configured as an inclined sloped surface, with the upper side gradually descending from the water inlet to the water outlet. Specifically, the sloped surface can include an inclined plane and / or an arc surface. Of course, both arc surfaces can be used, or both planes can be used. Here, the plane is an inclined plane, and of course, both arc surfaces and planes can be used.

[0090] Specifically, the upper side surface can include a first inclined plane, an arc surface, and a second inclined plane connected in sequence along the direction of the fluid, wherein the inclination of the first inclined plane is greater than the inclination of the second inclined plane, and the inclination of the plane where the two side edges of the arc surface are located is greater than the inclination of the first inclined plane. Through the arc surface, the liquid in the first inclined plane is quickly guided down. When the return flow rate is relatively large, because the inclination of the plane where the two side edges of the arc surface are located is greater than the inclination of the first inclined plane, the liquid flowing out of the first inclined plane will be thrown onto the arc surface to alleviate the flow rate. When the fluid flow rate is relatively small, the fluid flow rate is relatively slow. In this case, the arc surface can play a good guiding role to avoid the flow rate being too slow and resulting in poor downstream effect in the later stage. The first inclined plane is arranged directly opposite the return water hole 3-5, that is, the return water hole 3-5 is located directly above the first inclined plane.

[0091] In some embodiments, a main unit 1 may be included, and the main unit 1 may be provided with the aforementioned wet curtain assembly 1-3, wherein the support structure 3 is provided with an upwardly extending elastic clamping portion 4-1, which is clamped on the internal shoulder of the main unit 1, specifically, the internal shoulder of the wet curtain assembly, so as to complete the clamping connection between the main unit 1 and the support structure 3. If necessary, the support structure 3 can be removed from the main unit 1 to facilitate the storage of the main unit 1. For example, after the support structure 3 is removed from the main unit 1 and the water tank 2, the main unit 1 can be stored in the water tank 2. The support structure 3 then serves only as an intermediate load-bearing structure.

[0092] In some embodiments, to facilitate assembly and disassembly, both the upper and lower sides of the elastic latch 4-1 are sloped. The upper slope guides the elastic latch 4-1 to deform into the engaged position, while the lower slope guides the elastic latch 4-1 to deform out of the engaged position. In the engaged state, the lower slope abuts the internal shoulder. When external force acts between the main body 1 and the support structure 3, the abutment between the two increases. Due to the action of the lower slope, the elastic latch 4-1 is forced to deform elastically, releasing the engaged position.

[0093] In some embodiments, the latching protrusion 4-2 can be abutted against the support structure 3 via the elastic structure 4-5, so that the latching protrusion 4-2 has a manual operation portion 4-3 exposed on the upper side of the support structure 3. During use, force is first applied between the host 1 and the support structure 3. For example, the upper portion of the host 1 has a latching hole to facilitate the application of an upward pulling force, so that the elastic latching portion 4-1 is first disengaged from the latching position, thereby disengaging the support structure 3 and the host 1 for disassembly.

[0094] Then, the locking protrusion 4-2 is operated by the manual operation part 4-3 to apply a force to the locking protrusion 4-2, so that the locking protrusion 4-2 overcomes the elastic force and then disengages from the locking position, thereby allowing the support structure 3 and the water tank 2 to be disassembled.

[0095] In some embodiments, in order to facilitate the arrangement of the above structure, an integrally formed fastener 4 may be provided, wherein the fastener 4 includes an elastic clamping portion 4-1 and a clamping protrusion 4-2, so as to be integrally formed and connected for easy uniform arrangement.

[0096] Specifically, the main portion of the fastener 4 can be located on the underside of the support structure 3. Furthermore, a window can be provided on the support structure 3 to allow the elastic latch portion 4-1 to extend above the support structure 3, and the window should be large enough to facilitate the movement of the entire fastener 4. Another window can also be provided to allow the manual operating portion 4-3 to be exposed above the support structure 3. The fastener 4 and support structure 3 are fitted together via slots to achieve a sliding fit, further limiting the range of motion of the fastener 4. For example, to facilitate assembly of the support structure 3 onto the water tank 2, a guiding slope is typically formed on the underside of the fastener.

[0097] In some embodiments, multiple fasteners 4 may be provided, such as two or four fasteners 4. If two fasteners 4 are provided, the two fasteners 4 are disposed back to back and abutted against each other by an elastic device capable of elastic compression so as to constrain each other.

[0098] In some embodiments, the width of the water guide plate 4-4 can be made no less than the width of the return water hole 3-5 in the corresponding direction, where the width direction refers to the direction perpendicular to the water flow direction on the water guide plate, to ensure that the water falling from the return water hole 3-5 falls completely on the upper side of the water guide plate 4-4.

[0099] In some embodiments, the lower end of the wet curtain assembly 1-3 can be snap-connected to the casing 1-1, or the wet curtain assembly 1-3 and the casing 1-1 can be overlapped, that is, a simple supporting relationship, which can be specifically set according to needs.

[0100] In some embodiments, the fan 1-2 is fixedly mounted in the upper portion of the inner cavity of the housing 1-1, and an air outlet is provided in the upper portion of the housing. The wet curtain assembly 1-3 is housed in the lower portion of the inner cavity of the housing 1-1, and a honeycomb hole is provided in the lower portion of the housing 1-1 to serve as an air inlet. The housing 1-1 and the wet curtain assembly 1-3 do not need to be fixedly connected, and do not require an indirect fixed connection. They can be overlapped or supported.

[0101] The wet curtain assembly 1-3 includes a cylindrical wet curtain, an upper seat located at the upper end of the cylindrical wet curtain and a lower seat located at the lower end of the cylindrical wet curtain, wherein the lower seat is annular and an assembly groove is formed on the upper part to match the cylindrical wet curtain, wherein the elastic clamping part 4-1 is preferably clamped on the inner groove wall of the assembly groove.

[0102] In some embodiments, a water pumping device may be further included to transfer water from the water tank 2 to a water distribution tray located at the upper end of the wet curtain assembly 1-3. Of course, a siphon device may also be used as the water guide device. The water distribution tray may be located on the upper seat.

[0103] When setting up the water pumping device, the pump body can be set in the water tank 2 and lead water to the water distribution tray through the pipe. The pump body can also be set in the main unit 1, and the water inlet pipe extends into the water tank 2 so that water can be pumped upward.

[0104] Based on the evaporative humidifier provided in the above embodiment, the present application further provides a housing for the evaporative humidifier, comprising a water tank 2, with an upward opening 2-1 formed at the top of the water tank 2; and a support structure 3 detachably mounted on the top of the water tank 2. The support structure 3 has a mounting groove for supporting the evaporative humidifier body, the mounting groove being smaller than the opening 2-1, and the support structure 3 being detachably assembled to the outside of the water tank 2. The housing can be applied to the above evaporative humidifier, so please refer to the above embodiment for the beneficial effects of the housing for the evaporative humidifier.

[0105] Based on the evaporative humidifier provided in the above embodiments, the present application further provides a method for storing an evaporative humidifier. The evaporative humidifier assembly method includes the following steps: separating a main unit disposed on a support structure from the support structure, and separating the support structure placed in the upper opening of the water tank from the water tank; placing the main unit into the water tank through the opening; and assembling the support structure to the upper portion of the main unit or the outside of the water tank. The evaporative humidifier storage method is applicable to the evaporative humidifiers in some of the above embodiments, so please refer to the above embodiments for the beneficial effects of the evaporative humidifier storage method.

[0106] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other.

[0107] The above description of the disclosed embodiments is intended to enable one skilled in the art to implement or use the present application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is intended to conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An evaporative humidifier, wherein: include: Host; A water tank, wherein an opening is formed at the upper portion of the water tank so that the host can be placed in the water tank through the opening; A support structure, wherein the support structure can be detachably located at the upper part of the water tank to support the main unit exposed from the water tank, and the support structure can be detachably assembled to the upper part of the main unit or the outer side of the water tank.

2. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 1, wherein: The host can be placed in the water tank from the upward opening.

3. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 1, wherein: The support structure is placed at the edge of the opening and clamped on the edge of the opening to be supported by the water tank.

4. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 3, wherein: The upper part of the support structure forms a first installation groove that matches with the bottom of the main unit for sealing connection; the lower part of the support structure matches with the edge of the opening through a second installation groove for sealing connection.

5. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 4, wherein: The support structure is snap-fitted to the edge of the water tank; and / or the support structure is snap-fitted to the host.

6. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 5, wherein: The opening has an inner convex structure, the second installation groove is formed on the inner convex structure, and the support structure has a protrusion matched with the second installation groove; the structure of the support structure outside the protrusion is against the upper part of the water tank through a support surface.

7. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 6, wherein: The water tank includes a tank body and an annular gasket, the upper portion of the tank body is open, a supporting bevel is provided on the inner side of the mouth of the tank body, the annular gasket is raised on the inner side of the mouth of the tank body to form the inner convex structure, and the second mounting groove is formed on the upper side of the annular gasket, the annular gasket forms an annular extending edge on the outer side of the second mounting groove to overlap the end surface of the mouth of the tank body to abut against the supporting surface; the lower portion of the annular gasket corresponding to the second mounting groove is located on the groove body between the supporting bevel and the tank wall.

8. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 3, wherein: The support structure is provided with a snap-on protrusion that can move elastically. When the snap-on protrusion enters the snap-on position, it can abut against the corresponding structure inside the water tank to achieve snap-on connection; the support structure is provided with an elastic snap-on portion that extends upward to snap on the internal shoulder of the host.

9. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 8, wherein: The clamping protrusion abuts against the supporting structure through an elastic structure, and the clamping protrusion has a manual operation portion exposed on the upper side of the supporting structure.

10. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 9, wherein: It comprises an integrally formed fastener, which comprises the elastic clamping portion and the clamping protrusion; the two fasteners are arranged back to back and are abutted against each other by an elastic device that can be elastically compressed.

11. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 8, wherein: The upper side and / or the lower side of the elastic clamping portion is a slope surface.

12. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the main unit is matched with the inner bottom of the water tank.

13. The evaporative humidifier according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein: The bottom of the water tank is provided with a walking mechanism, and the supporting structure is detachably installed on the bottom of the water tank so as to be able to replace the walking mechanism to support the water tank.

14. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 13, wherein: The upper part of the support structure is provided with a water receiving groove for receiving the water falling from the wet curtain in the main unit; when the upper part of the support structure is matched and installed with the bottom of the water tank, the walking mechanism is accommodated in the water receiving groove.

15. The evaporative humidifier according to claim 1, wherein: The main unit includes a casing, a fan and a wet curtain assembly. The casing is provided with an air outlet at the top, and an air inlet corresponding to the wet curtain assembly is provided on the lower side of the casing. The fan is located on the upper side of the wet curtain assembly. A window for detaching the wet curtain assembly is formed at the lower part of the casing.

16. A method for storing an evaporative humidifier, wherein: The steps include: Separating the host disposed on the support structure from the support structure, and separating the support structure placed on the upper opening of the water tank from the water tank; Place the host into the water tank through the opening; The support structure is assembled to the upper part of the main unit or the outer side of the water tank.

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