Nested Atomization Cavity Humidifier for Constant Water Level Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional humidifiers with upper and lower structures waste space, leading to reduced water volume, increased packaging and transportation costs, and suboptimal atomization efficiency due to fixed water level limitations.

Innovation Solution

An overhead type upper water adding humidifier design featuring a nested atomization cavity within the water tank, controlled by a water level adjusting assembly to maintain constant water depth, optimizing atomization efficiency and reducing energy waste, with a valve system and fan for efficient mist distribution.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If upper and lower layer structure is adopted, then atomization mechanism can be arranged, but space is wasted and water volume is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewater volumeVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The atomization mechanism is nested inside the water tank, with the atomization cavity positioned within the water storage space. This allows the atomization components to occupy the same spatial envelope as the water tank rather than requiring separate upper and lower layers, thereby maximizing water volume while accommodating the atomization mechanism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Productivity

If fixed water level depth is used, then structure is simple, but atomization efficiency cannot be optimized

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveatomization efficiencyVSAvoidwater level control complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

A water level controlling assembly is implemented that includes a float indicator and a water adding mechanism. The float rises and falls with the water level, providing visual feedback and automatically triggering water addition when the level drops, thereby maintaining optimal water depth for atomization efficiency without requiring complex external control systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Ease of manufacture

If upper and lower layer structure is adopted, then atomization can be achieved, but packaging and transportation costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepackaging and transportation costVSAvoidproduct volume
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The water tank and atomization mechanism are merged into a single integrated structure where the atomization cavity is positioned within the water tank's spatial envelope. This consolidation reduces the overall product volume compared to separate upper and lower layer arrangements, thereby lowering packaging and transportation costs while maintaining full functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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

The design maximizes water volume, reduces packaging and transportation costs, and ensures optimal atomization efficiency by maintaining a constant water level, thereby enhancing performance and energy efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

the lever floater is rotatably arranged on an inner side wall of the atomization cavity

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectBuoyancy: Archimedes' Principle (Buoyancy)

Implementation Method 2

the atomization mechanism atomizes water in the water tank

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectUltrasonic vibration: Ultrasonic Vibration

Implementation Method 3

the atomization mechanism further includes an air channel; and the air channel is formed in the mounting frame and communicates with an air outlet of the fan

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectForced convection: Forced Convection

Data Source

PatentUS11732911B2Overhead type upper water adding humidifier
Publication Date: 2023.08.22 FOSHAN SHUANDE YALUOTE ELECTRICAL APP
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AI summary

The present invention discloses an overhead type upper water adding humidifier, which nests the atomization cavity in a water tank, and the water contained in the two is relatively separated and independent, and the two can communicate with each other through the control valve of the water level adjustment component, so that the humidifier is in When working, a constant water level depth can be maintained above the atomizing film, so that the atomizing film is always in the best working state, achieving maximum atomization efficiency and avoiding energy waste.