Humidifier Multi-Tank Segmentation for Expanded Discharge Area
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing humidifiers have a restricted discharge area, limiting the ability to evenly distribute humidified air over a wide space due to the large size of the water tank, which biases the discharge area to one side, making it difficult to humidify large spaces effectively.
Innovation Solution
The humidifier design includes a cylindrical cover with multiple inlets and discharge grills, an inner and outer guider system, and separate water tanks for heating and humidification, allowing for the expansion of the discharge area and efficient processing of condensed water, while minimizing condensation on the inner tank used by the user.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a large water tank is used, then water storage capacity is improved, but the discharge area becomes restricted and biased to one side
Solution Approach 1:
The water tank is divided into multiple compartments (first water tank, second water tank, third water tank) with each compartment having its own discharge passage. This segmentation allows the humidified air to be discharged from multiple locations simultaneously, expanding the overall discharge area while maintaining sufficient water storage capacity across all compartments.
2Quantity of substance
If a large water tank is used, then water storage capacity is improved, but it becomes difficult to humidify large spaces effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The water tank is divided into multiple compartments (first water tank, second water tank, third water tank) with each compartment having its own discharge passage. This segmentation allows the humidified air to be discharged from multiple locations simultaneously, expanding the overall discharge area while maintaining sufficient water storage capacity across all compartments.
Solution Approach 2:
The discharge passages are arranged in different spatial dimensions and orientations (vertical, horizontal, inclined) to distribute humidified air across multiple areas. This multi-dimensional discharge approach expands the effective humidification coverage area beyond what a single large tank could achieve.
3Area of stationary object
If the discharge area is expanded, then humidification coverage is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The multiple water tanks and discharge passages are nested within each other in a compact arrangement. The first, second, and third water tanks are positioned in nested or adjacent configurations, sharing common structural elements and space, which expands the discharge area while minimizing the increase in overall device complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This design enables the humidifier to distribute humidified air over a wider area, efficiently manage condensed water, and reduce condensation on the user's primary water tank, effectively humidifying larger spaces while maintaining user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a heating water tank disposed below the water tank, and heats the water received from the water tank
Implementation Method 2
a humidifying water tank disposed below the water tank, and generates humidified air by using water supplied to the water tank
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a humidifier including: a water tank for storing water; a humidifying water tank which is disposed in a lower side of the water tank, and generates humidified air by using water supplied to the water tank; a water supply pipe which is disposed in the lower side of the water tank, and supplies the water supplied from the water tank to the humidifying water tank; and an inner guider disposed spaced apart from an outer circumference of the water tank, wherein a discharge passage through which the humidified air generated in the humidifying water tank flows is formed between the water tank and the inner guide, wherein the inner guider comprises a bottom wall which has a first bottom hole, and a second bottom hole.