JP4545773B2 - Vaporizing humidifier - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a vaporizing humidifier that vaporizes and humidifies air by bringing it into contact with a humidifying part that sucks up water in a water tank.

  In recent years, with the spread of heaters, indoor air becomes dry air, which adversely affects the human body. Therefore, humidifiers are increasingly used to maintain appropriate humidity.

  Conventionally, what is shown in FIG. 9 is known as an example of this type of vaporizing humidifier. The configuration will be described below with reference to FIG.

  As shown in the figure, a water absorbing material 103 is attached in close contact with the periphery of an evaporator 102 formed of a material having a high water absorption rate and having a large number of through holes 101, and the water absorbing material 103 is attached to water 104 placed in a tank. Immerse and supply moisture to the evaporator 102 from the entire circumference.

  A blower 105 and a heater 106 are arranged on one side of the evaporator 102 to blow air to the evaporator 102, and when the air passes through the through hole 101, the difference in the vapor pressure of the air causes Moisture diffused into the air, and it was configured to blow out as air with high humidity.

  In such a conventional vaporizing humidifier, with regard to cleaning or replacing the tank 104 and the evaporator 102 by taking out the tank 104 containing the water provided for the evaporator 102 having the water absorbing material 103. There is a problem that it is not considered at all and the cleaning property is poor, and it is required to facilitate cleaning of the filter and the like.

  This invention solves such a conventional subject, and it aims at providing the vaporization type humidifier with a good cleaning property of a filter and a water tank.

In order to achieve the above object, the vaporizing humidifier of the present invention comprises a main body in which a blower is provided in an air flow path that is sucked from a suction port and sent to a blower outlet, and a filter material provided in the air flow path of the main body. A humidifying unit, a water tank unit to which the humidifying unit is detachably attached, and a water supply tank provided so as to supply water to the water tank unit. A water tank unit formed on the unit and having the humidifying part attached to the fitting part is detachably provided on the main body, and a bottom surface on the windward side of the fitting part of the water tank unit in which the fitting part is formed; The height of the bottom surface on the leeward side is higher than the water level stored in the fitting part, the humidifying part is arranged on the discharge side of the blower, the discharge direction of the blower is directed downward, and the outlet On the top of the main unit, The bottom surface on the windward side and the bottom surface on the leeward side of the fitting portion of the water tank unit in which the fitting portion is formed are formed by an inclined surface that descends toward the fitting portion side, and air is formed on the inclined surface. It is characterized by flowing smoothly along .

  According to the present invention, vaporization type humidification with good cleanability of the humidifying part and the water tank can be obtained.

According to the present invention, a main body provided with a blower in an air flow path that sucks air from the suction port and is sent to the blow outlet, a humidifying part made of a filter material provided in the air flow path of the main body, and the humidifying part is detachable A water tank unit provided to supply water to the water tank unit, and forming one fitting part in the water tank unit for storing water at a bottom part, and the humidifying part to the fitting part. A water tank unit attached to the joint portion is detachably provided on the main body, and the height of the bottom surface on the windward side and the bottom surface on the leeward side of the fitting portion of the water tank unit in which the fitting portion is formed is set to the height of the fitting. more high Satoshi water level is water in the engaging portion, the humidifying portion is arranged on the discharge side of the blower, with a downward discharge direction of the blower, it provided the air outlet to the top of the body, the fitting The water tank uni where the part is formed The bottom surface of the windward side of the fitting portion and the bottom surface of the leeward side are formed by an inclined surface that descends toward the fitting portion side, and the air flows smoothly along the inclined surface. Since the bottom surface on the windward side and the bottom surface on the leeward side of the fitting portion of the water tank unit where the fitting portion is formed are formed by the inclined surfaces that descend toward the fitting portion side, air flows smoothly along the inclined surface. The air flow path can be formed in a smooth shape, the cleaning performance is improved, the humidification part can be easily replaced, and water droplets are scattered from the windward side and the leeward side of the fitting part where water is stored. there can be provided a vaporizing humidifier which is effective can be prevented.
In addition, since the heater attached to the main body is provided in the air flow path from the blower to the humidifying part attached to the fitting part, water drops from the windward side and leeward side of the fitting part where water is stored. The warm air that flows through the air flow path with the heater can be prevented from scattering, and the air in a state where moisture is vaporized and humidified passes through the humidifying part that is fitted into the fitting part of the water tank unit and sucks up water. Is done.

  Moreover, since the height position of the bottom surface on the windward side of the fitting portion is formed at a position higher than the height position of the bottom surface on the leeward side, it is possible to prevent water from entering the heater.

Moreover, since the air flow path is formed by the bottom surface on the windward side and the bottom surface on the leeward side formed before and after the fitting portion, the air flow path can be formed in a smooth shape, and the heater is placed in the air flow path. When provided, the humidified hot air effect is enhanced.

The present invention includes a main body provided with a blower in an air flow path that sucks air from an inlet and is sent to a blow outlet, a humidifying section made of a filter material provided in the air flow path of the main body, and the humidifying section is detachable. A water tank unit to be mounted and a water tank provided to supply water to the water tank unit are formed in the water tank unit to form one fitting part for storing water at the bottom, and the humidifying part is fitted to the water tank unit. the water tank unit mounted on parts, which has detachably attached to the body, by leaving the water tank unit than the body, which humidifier with water tank unit is removed, further the humidifying unit by removing from the water tank unit It has the effect | action that a humidification part and a water tank unit can be cleaned easily.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
As shown in FIGS. 1-8, the main body 5 which provided the air blower 4 in the air flow path 3 inhaled from the suction inlet 1 provided in the rear surface, and sent to the blower outlet 2 provided in the top | upper surface, and the air of the main body 5 A heater 6 and a humidifying part 7 are provided in the flow path 3, the humidifying part 7 is detachably provided in the water tank unit 8, and a water supply tank 9 for supplying water to the water tank unit 8 can be inserted and mounted from the top side of the main body 5. It is like that. A water tank unit 8 with the humidifying unit 7 attached is detachably provided on the main body 5, and when the main body 5 is mounted, the water tank 9 engages with the water tank unit 8 and the water tank unit 8 cannot be removed from the main body 5. It is provided as follows.

  The humidifying section 7 is formed by a humidifying filter 10 in which a filter material is formed in a zigzag shape, and a frame-shaped humidifying filter frame 11 on which the humidifying filter 10 is mounted. A water tank unit in which a fitting part 12 is provided at the bottom of the water tank unit 8 so that the humidifying part 7 is attached to the water tank unit 8, and the humidifying part 7 is detachably provided on the fitting part 12 so that the fitting part 12 is formed. The bottom surface 13 on the leeward side and the bottom surface 14 on the leeward side with respect to the 8 fitting portions 12 are formed by inclined surfaces 15 that are inclined toward the fitting portion 12 side, and the height position of the bottom surface 13 on the leeward side is the bottom surface on the leeward side. It is formed so as to be higher than 14 height positions. A plurality of protrusions 17 are provided on the bottom surface 16 of the fitting portion, and the humidifying portion 7 is supported in a state of being floated from the bottom surface 16 of the fitting portion.

  The heater 6 provided in the air flow path 3 is attached to the main body 5 so that one surface faces the humidifying unit 7 and the air flow flowing in the air flow path 3 contacts the remaining three surrounding surfaces. The water tank unit 8 is provided with a water level detection float 18 that rotates upward with one end as a fulcrum so that the upward rotation of the water level detection float 18 is restricted when the water supply tank 9 is mounted.

  Moreover, it is provided in the main body 5 so that it can be turned upside down in a substantially inverted shape, and is provided with a transport handle 19 that is tilted toward the suction port 1, and a purification filter 20 provided in the suction port 1 is attached to and detached from the suction port 1. In addition, a knob 21 is provided on the grill-like portion forming the purification filter portion, and the vaporizing humidifier is configured so that the transport handle 19 is placed on the knob 21 and received when the transport handle 19 is tilted. .

  In the above configuration, when the vaporizing humidifier is operated, the air sucked from the suction port 1 by the blower 4 is sent to the air flow path 3 and flows along the three surfaces around the heater 6 provided in the air flow path 3 to be heated. At the same time, the humidifying section 7 of the portion facing the heater 6 is also heated. On the other hand, the warm air flowing through the air flow path 3 by the heater 6 passes through the humidifying part 7 which is fitted into the fitting part 12 of the water tank unit 8 and sucks up water, and the air in a state where moisture is vaporized and humidified is blown out. 2 is blown out and humidified.

  The windward bottom surface 13 and the leeward bottom surface 14 forming the fitting portion 12 in the water tank unit 8 provided with the humidifying portion 7 are air flowing into the air flow path 3 by the inclined surface 15 descending toward the fitting portion 12. Even when the flow smoothly flows and the water in the aquarium unit 8 overflows the bottom surface 13 on the windward side and the bottom surface 14 on the leeward side, the water flows to the fitting portion 12 side.

  In addition, by forming the height position of the bottom surface 13 on the leeward side higher than the height position of the bottom surface 14 on the leeward side, the water that overflows from the fitting portion 12 flows to the bottom surface 14 side on the leeward side and flows into the heater 6. It will not flow out to the bottom surface 13 side on the windward side provided.

  Further, the water level detection float 18 provided in the water tank unit 8 can be rotated upward with one end as a fulcrum, so that when the water tank unit 8 is cleaned, the water level detection float 18 is rotated upward to rotate the water level detection float 18. 18 is opposed to clean the bottom surface of the aquarium unit 8, and the water level detection float 18 is restricted from rotating upward by mounting the water supply tank 9, and the water level detection float even if the water surface is rippled. Is held at a normal position without swinging, and the water level of the water tank unit 8 is correctly detected.

  Further, when the carrying handle 19 provided on the main body 5 is tilted, it is supported by a knob 21 provided for attaching / detaching the purification filter 20, and when the carrying handle 19 is stood up during carrying, the carrying handle 19 is smoothly carried. The handle 19 can be raised.

Thus, according to the vaporization type humidifier of Example 1 of the present invention, the main body 5 provided with the blower 4 in the air flow path 3 that is sucked from the suction port 1 and sent to the blower outlet 2, and the air of the main body 5 A humidifying part 7 made of a filter material provided in the flow path 3, a water tank unit 8 to which the humidifying part 7 is detachably mounted, and a water supply tank 9 provided to supply water to the water tank unit 8 are provided. Since one fitting portion 12 for storing water at the bottom is formed in the water tank unit 8 and the water tank unit 8 equipped with the humidifying part 7 is detachably provided on the main body 5, the water tank unit 8 is detached from the main body 5. Thus, the humidifying unit 7 is removed together with the water tank unit 8, and the humidifying unit 7 is further removed from the water tank unit 8, whereby the humidifying unit 7 and the water tank unit 8 can be easily cleaned and the humidifying unit 7 can be easily replaced.

  Further, the water supply tank 9 is provided so as to be attached from the top side of the main body 5 and is engaged with the water tank unit 8 when the water supply tank is attached so that the water tank unit 8 is not detached from the main body 5. The water tank unit 8 is no longer detached from the main body 5, and the water tank unit 8 can be prevented from falling off.

Moreover, since the bottom surface 13 on the windward side and the bottom surface 14 on the leeward side of the fitting portion 12 of the water tank unit 8 in which the fitting portion 12 is formed are formed by the inclined surface 15 that descends toward the fitting portion 12 side, It will flow smoothly along the inclined surface 15, the air flow path 3 can be formed in a smooth shape, the humidified hot air effect is enhanced, and the water stored in the fitting portion 12 overflows from the fitting portion 12. humidifying filter always be in the state of water becomes back into the fitting portion 12, for mounting the water drops are scattered even rather than a humidifying filter 10 formed of filter material in a zigzag manner, the humidifying filter 10 A humidifying part 7 formed by the frame 11 and a fitting part 12 provided at the bottom of the water tank unit so that the humidifying part 7 is attached to the water tank unit 8, and the humidifying part 7 is attached to and detached from the fitting part 12. Freely Therefore, the water surface of the aquarium unit 8 is not exposed on the windward side and the leeward side of the fitting part 12, so that water droplets generated by the exposure of the water surface can be prevented from being scattered, and the fitting part 12 is formed. Since the height of the bottom surface 13 on the windward side and the bottom surface 14 on the leeward side of the fitting portion 12 of the aquarium unit 8 is set to be higher than the water level stored in the fitting portion 12, the fitting portion 12 in which water is stored is stored. It is possible to prevent water droplets from being scattered from the windward side and the leeward side , the humidifying unit 7 is disposed on the discharge side of the blower 4, the discharge direction of the blower 4 is directed downward, and the air outlet 2 is provided on the top surface of the main body 5. Since it was set as the structure, it can prevent that a droplet falls from the windward side and the leeward side of the fitting part 12 in which water is stored.
Further, since the heater 6 attached to the main body is provided in the air flow path 3 from the blower 9 to the humidifying part 7 attached to the fitting part 12, the windward side of the fitting part 12 in which water is stored. Water droplets can be prevented from splashing from the leeward side, and the warm air flowing in the air flow path 3 by the heater 6 passes through the humidifying part 7 which is fitted into the fitting part 12 of the water tank unit 8 and sucks up water. Vaporized and humidified air is blown out.

Moreover, since the height position of the bottom surface 13 on the leeward side of the fitting portion 12 is formed at a position higher than the height position of the bottom surface 14 on the leeward side, the level of water stored in the fitting portion 12 increases. However, the water flows on the bottom surface 14 on the leeward side where the height is low and does not flow out to the leeward side where the heater 6 is provided, so that water droplets are scattered to the heater 6 and water to the heater 6 is discharged. Damage due to intrusion can be prevented.
Further, since the air channel 3 is formed by the windward bottom surface 13 and the leeward bottom surface 14 formed before and after the fitting portion 12, the air channel 3 can be formed in a smooth shape, and the heater 6 When provided in the air flow path 3, the humidified hot air effect is enhanced.

  In addition, since the plurality of protrusions are provided on the bottom surface 16 of the fitting portion and the humidifying portion 7 is supported in a state of being floated from the bottom surface 16 of the fitting portion, the water sucking into the humidifying portion 7 is improved and the water absorption effect is enhanced. At the same time, the humidifying part 7 is prevented from coming into close contact with the bottom surface 16 of the fitting part, and it is alleviated that the humidifying part 7 is fixed and difficult to be detached, and the humidifying filter frame 11 forming the humidifying part 7 is further reduced. It is easy to adjust the mold drawing angle.

  A space is formed between the heater 6 provided in the air flow path 3 and the inner wall of the air flow path 3 so that the air flow flowing in the air flow path 3 is in contact with the three surrounding surfaces and flows. Therefore, the amount of fuel transferred directly from the heater 6 to the main body 5 is reduced, and the temperature rise inside the main body 5 is eliminated.

  Further, since the water level detection float that rotates upward with one end as a fulcrum is provided in the water tank unit 8, the water level detection float 18 that is provided facing the bottom of the water tank unit 8 when the water tank unit 8 is cleaned is rotated 180 °. By moving, the bottom surface of the water tank unit 8 facing the water level detection float 18 is exposed, and the water on the back side of the water level detection float 18 that is difficult to clean can be easily cleaned.

  Further, since the upward rotation range of the water level detection float 18 is restricted by the mounting of the water supply tank 9, it is not necessary to separately provide a restriction member for restricting the rotation range of the water level detection float 18, and the restriction member is not used during cleaning. It is possible to prevent it from getting in the way and deteriorating the cleanability.

  In addition, it is provided in the grill part so as to be attached to and detached from the carrying handle 19 that is substantially U-shaped and can be turned upside down on the main body 5 and falls to the suction port 1 side, and the purification filter 20 provided in the suction port 1. The knob 21 is received by the knob 21 of the purification filter section 20 when the transport handle 19 is tilted, so that the knob 21 is also used as a member for receiving and attaching the purification filter section 20 and receiving the transport handle 19. Accordingly, it is not necessary to separately provide a member for receiving the transport handle 19, and the transport handle 19 can be easily held even when the transport handle 19 is used.

Sectional drawing which shows the structure of the vaporization type humidifier of the Example of this invention. The perspective view which shows the internal structure of the vaporization type humidifier (A) Cross-sectional view of the main part when the water supply tank of the same vaporizing humidifier is installed, (B) Cross-sectional view of the main part when cleaning the water tank of the same vaporizing humidifier Exploded perspective view of humidification section of the same vaporizing humidifier Perspective view of water tank unit and humidifier of same vaporizer Perspective view of the water tank unit of the vaporizing humidifier The perspective view of the state at the time of cleaning of the water level detection float of the same vaporization type humidifier Perspective view of the vaporizing humidifier Perspective view of a conventional vaporizing humidifier

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Intake port 2 Outlet 3 Air flow path 4 Air blower 5 Main body 6 Heater 7 Humidification part 8 Water tank unit 9 Water supply tank 10 Humidification filter 11 Humidification filter frame 12 Fitting part 13 The bottom face on the windward side 14 The bottom face 15 on the leeward side 15 Inclined surface 16 Bottom of fitting part 17 Protrusion 18 Water level detection float 19 Transport handle 20 Purification filter part 21 Knob

Claims (4)

A main body provided with a blower in an air flow path that draws air from the suction port and is sent to the blow outlet, a humidifying part made of a filter material provided in the air flow path of the main body, and a water tank in which the humidifying part is detachably mounted A unit and a water supply tank provided to supply water to the water tank unit, one fitting part for storing water at the bottom is formed in the water tank unit, and the humidifying part is attached to the fitting part A water tank unit is detachably provided in the main body, and the height of the bottom surface on the windward side and the bottom surface on the leeward side of the fitting portion of the water tank unit in which the fitting portion is formed is stored in the fitting portion. level or more high Satoshi that, the humidifying portion is arranged on the discharge side of the blower, with a downward discharge direction of the blower, provided the air outlet to the top of the body, the fitting portion is formed The fitting of the water tank unit Of the bottom surface of the bottom surface and the leeward side of the windward side is formed by the inclined surface descending toward the fitting side, evaporative humidifier air is characterized to flow smoothly along the inclined surface. A heater attached to the body, evaporative humidifier according to claim 1 wherein formed by providing an air flow path leading to the humidification unit mounted on the fitting portion from the blower. The vaporizing humidifier according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the height position of the bottom surface on the windward side of the fitting portion is formed at a position higher than the height position of the bottom surface on the leeward side. The vaporization type humidifier according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein an air flow path is formed by a bottom surface on the windward side and a bottom surface on the leeward side formed before and after the fitting portion.

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