Evaporative Humidifier Frame With Guided Water Feed
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional evaporative humidifiers face issues with humidification efficiency and maintenance due to the need for complex water pocket structures, leading to increased costs and usability challenges, as well as potential mold and germ propagation when the humidifying element is submerged in water.
Innovation Solution
The design incorporates a frame with guider portions that guide water from the reservoir directly to the humidifying element, eliminating the need for a water pocket and allowing for efficient water distribution without submerging the element, thus reducing component complexity and enhancing maintenance ease.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a water pocket structure is used to supply water to the humidifying element, then water loss can be prevented, but the number of components increases and sealing structures are required which increase cost and complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the water pocket structure entirely and replaces it with a direct water supply mechanism where water is delivered from the reservoir to the humidifying element through a simplified channel system, eliminating the need for sealing components and reducing overall device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The water supply path is segmented into distinct functional zones: a water collection area in the reservoir, a guided channel system with specific flow directions, and a direct delivery path to the humidifying element, allowing water to be supplied efficiently without requiring a sealed water pocket
2Reliability
If a water pocket structure with sealing is used, then water loss is prevented, but attachment and detachment become difficult and cleaning is complicated
Solution Approach 1:
By removing the water pocket and sealing structures, the humidifying element can be easily attached and detached without dealing with complex sealing mechanisms, significantly improving ease of operation and maintenance
Solution Approach 2:
The water supply system is designed with separate, non-integrated components where water flows through open channels rather than sealed pockets, allowing the humidifying element to be accessed and cleaned independently without disassembling sealing structures
3Productivity
If the humidifying element is submerged in water, then water absorption can occur, but mold and germs may propagate when humidification is stopped
Solution Approach 1:
Water is supplied to the humidifying element in advance through the guided channel system before the element rotates into the air stream, ensuring the element is pre-moistened and ready for immediate humidification without needing to remain submerged
Solution Approach 2:
The patent eliminates the submersion method entirely by using a directed water supply system that delivers water to specific areas of the humidifying element through channels, preventing the element from being submerged in standing water and thus preventing mold and germ propagation
4Productivity
If water is supplied to the outer portion of the humidifying element first, then water can be delivered, but it takes time for the element to be sufficiently moistened
Solution Approach 1:
The water supply is segmented into multiple targeted delivery points on the humidifying element surface through the channel structure, allowing simultaneous moistening of multiple areas rather than relying on gradual outer-to-inner absorption, significantly reducing the time to achieve sufficient moisture distribution
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
This solution improves humidification efficiency by ensuring quick and complete water absorption, reduces costs by eliminating the need for sealing components, and enhances user usability by simplifying attachment, detachment, and cleaning processes.
Implementation Method 1
a guider portion (400) which guides the water of the reservoir (40) toward one side surface (220) of the humidifying element (200)
Implementation Method 2
a humidifying element (200) which absorbs water and performs humidification
Implementation Method 3
an evaporative humidifier which performs humidification by naturally evaporating water without using ultrasonic waves and a heater
Data Source
AI summary
An evaporative humidifier includes a main body; a reservoir provided in the main body to store water; and a humidifying element assembly rotatably provided in the main body. The humidifying element assembly includes a humidifying element which is configured to absorb water and perform humidification, and a frame to support the humidifying element, the frame including at least one guider portion which guides the water of the reservoir toward one side surface of the humidifying element.