Base and humidifier
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional aroma humidifiers face inaccuracies in temperature and humidity detection due to the mixing of air with and without fragrance, leading to compromised measurement accuracy.
Innovation Solution
A base with a housing, air outlet assembly, and first partition that separates the temperature and humidity sensor from the aroma component, allowing the fan to direct airflow through the sensor while the fragrant airflow bypasses it, ensuring accurate detection and preventing interference.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If air flows through both the aroma component and temperature-humidity sensor, then the aroma humidifier can achieve fragrance diffusion, but the temperature and humidity detection accuracy deteriorates due to interference from fragrance-containing air
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the airflow path into two separate channels: a first airflow channel for temperature and humidity detection that bypasses the aroma component, and a second airflow channel for fragrance diffusion that passes through the aroma component. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each function without mutual interference.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a separate detection airflow channel that acts as an intermediary pathway, allowing the temperature-humidity sensor to measure ambient air conditions without direct exposure to fragrance-containing air from the aroma component, thus eliminating measurement interference.
2Device complexity
If the temperature and humidity sensor is positioned near the aroma component, then the device structure is simplified, but the detection accuracy deteriorates due to air sample contamination from the aroma component
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the internal structure by creating separate airflow channels with different functions. The detection channel and fragrance channel are spatially separated, allowing the sensor to be positioned near the aroma component structurally while maintaining functional independence through dedicated airflow pathways.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by giving different regions of the device different functions: one region (detection channel) is optimized for accurate environmental sensing with clean air flow, while another region (fragrance channel) is optimized for aroma diffusion. This allows the sensor to be physically close to the aroma component without compromising detection accuracy.
3Device complexity
If a single airflow channel is used for both detection and fragrance, then the device structure is simplified, but the detection accuracy deteriorates due to mixing of scented and unscented air
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the single airflow channel into two distinct channels: a first airflow channel dedicated to temperature and humidity detection that draws air from the外部环境, and a second airflow channel dedicated to fragrance diffusion that passes air through the aroma component. This segmentation eliminates air mixing while maintaining relatively simple device structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Improves the detection sensitivity and accuracy of temperature and humidity sensors by isolating the fragrance airflow, maintaining precise measurements while enhancing the fragrance effect.
Implementation Method 1
The fan is configured to introduce the first airflow from the first air inlet to pass through the temperature and humidity sensor, flow through a ventilation opening at the first partition, and reach the fan; introduce the second airflow flow from the second air inlet to pass through the aroma component without passing through the temperature and humidity sensor
Implementation Method 2
a temperature and humidity sensor configured to measure a first airflow introduced from the first air inlet
Implementation Method 3
an aroma component configured to aromatize a second airflow introduced from the second air inlet
Implementation Method 4
The first partition is disposed in the receiving chamber and configured to spatially separate the temperature and humidity sensor from the fan and the aroma component
Data Source
AI summary
A base of a humidifier includes a housing, an air outlet assembly, and a first partition. The housing includes a receiving chamber, a first air inlet, and a second air inlet. The air outlet assembly is disposed in the receiving chamber and includes a fan, a temperature and humidity sensor, and an aroma component. The first partition is disposed in the receiving chamber and configured to spatially separate the temperature and humidity sensor from the fan and the aroma component. The fan is configured to introduce a first airflow from the first air inlet to pass through the temperature and humidity sensor, and reach the fan; introduce a second airflow flow from the second air inlet to pass through the aroma component without passing through the temperature and humidity sensor, and reach the fan; and discharge the first second airflow out of the receiving chamber through the air outlet.