CN114087692B

CN114087692B - Humidifier

Info

Publication number: CN114087692B
Application number: CN202111250338.9A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 刘东海; 林浩胜; 库灿灿; 赖达英; 林振华; 张展鹏
Original assignee: Gree Electric Appliances Inc of Zhuhai
Current assignee: Gree Electric Appliances Inc of Zhuhai
Priority date: 2021-10-26
Filing date: 2021-10-26
Publication date: 2023-05-09
Anticipated expiration: 2041-10-26
Also published as: CN114087692A

Abstract

The present invention provides a humidifier, comprising: a base; the water tank is detachably arranged on the base; the mist outlet cover is detachably covered on the water tank and is provided with a mist outlet; wherein, the base can be accomodate in the water tank. Based on the technical scheme of the invention, the base can be stored in the water tank. Therefore, when the humidifier is packaged in the packaging box, the base is stored by utilizing the inner space of the water tank. Thereby compressing the packaging space of the humidifier, saving packaging materials and further reducing the packaging cost of the humidifier.

Description

Humidifier

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of packaging and transporting equipment of humidifiers, in particular to a humidifier.

Background

At present, the packaging box of the humidifier needs to package the whole appearance of the humidifier together, so that the packaging space is wasted, and the packaging cost of the humidifier is high.

That is, the related art has a problem in that the packaging cost of the humidifier is high.

Disclosure of Invention

To the problem among the above-mentioned prior art, this application provides a humidifier, has solved the higher problem of the packing cost of humidifier.

The humidifier of the present invention includes: a base; the water tank is detachably arranged on the base; the mist outlet cover is detachably covered on the water tank and is provided with a mist outlet; wherein, the base can be accomodate in the water tank.

In one embodiment, the device further comprises a first positioning assembly disposed within the tank capable of securing the base within the tank in a first direction. Through this embodiment, first locating component can prevent that the base from rocking in the horizontal direction to avoided the base because the problem that the horizontal rocking and the water tank inner wall collided and damaged when transporting. Thereby ensuring the reliability of the package and transportation of the humidifier.

In one embodiment, the first positioning assembly includes: the first limiting piece is arranged at the bottom of the water tank; the second limiting piece is arranged at the bottom of the water tank and is arranged at intervals with the first limiting piece in the first direction; wherein, the base can at least partly joint between first locating part and second locating part. Through this embodiment, first locating part, second locating part and the bottom of water tank form a joint space, and the base is fixed in the joint space through the mode of joint. Thereby avoid the base because horizontal rocking and the inside problem of damaging of collision of water tank when transporting. Thereby ensuring the reliability of the package and transportation of the humidifier.

In one embodiment, the first limiting member includes one or more ribs, and when the first limiting member includes a plurality of ribs, the plurality of ribs are disposed at intervals along the second direction.

In one embodiment, the second limiting member includes one or more ribs, and when the second limiting member includes a plurality of ribs, the plurality of ribs are disposed at intervals along the second direction.

In one embodiment, a second positioning assembly is also included, the second positioning assembly being capable of securing the base within the tank in a third direction. Through this embodiment, the second locating component can prevent that the base from rocking in vertical direction to avoided the base to fall out the water tank or collide with the water tank inner wall and damage the problem because rocking and falling out the water tank in vertical direction when transporting. Thereby ensuring the reliability of the package and transportation of the humidifier.

In one embodiment, the second positioning assembly comprises: the first magnetic attraction piece is arranged on the base; the second magnetic attraction piece is arranged on the water tank; when the base is placed in the water tank, the first magnetic attraction piece and the second magnetic attraction piece are attracted together. Through this embodiment, through the mode that the magnetism was inhaled, avoided the base to drop out the water tank or collide with the water tank inner wall and damage the problem because rocking in vertical direction when transporting. Thereby ensuring the reliability of the package and transportation of the humidifier.

In one embodiment, the first and second magnetic attraction members are magnets and the first and second magnetic attraction members are of opposite polarity. Through this embodiment, the principle that the magnet peer repels, and the different grade attracts mutually has realized that first magnetism is inhaled the piece and is inhaled the piece with the second magnetism is inhaled the actuation to ensure that second locating component can be with the base along the third direction fixed in the water tank.

In one embodiment, a base includes a housing and a humidifier assembly disposed within the housing. Through this embodiment, the humidifier subassembly has been placed to the inner space of make full use of base to the space utilization of humidifier has been improved, and then the structure that makes the humidifier is compacter, has improved its convenience of using.

In one embodiment, the base is capable of being received laterally within the tank. According to the embodiment, the base is laterally accommodated in the water tank. Therefore, the inner space of the water tank can be fully utilized, the packaging space of the humidifier is compressed, packaging materials are saved, and the packaging cost of the humidifier is further reduced.

The above-described features may be combined in various suitable ways or replaced by equivalent features as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved.

Compared with the prior art, the humidifier provided by the invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

the base can be contained in the water tank. Therefore, when the humidifier is packaged in the packaging box, the base is stored by utilizing the inner space of the water tank. Thereby compressing the packaging space of the humidifier, saving packaging materials and further reducing the packaging cost of the humidifier.

Drawings

The invention will be described in more detail hereinafter on the basis of embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherein:

fig. 1 shows a schematic view of the humidifier of the present invention (humidifier in use);

FIG. 2 shows a schematic view of the humidifier of the present invention (the base of the humidifier is received within the water tank);

fig. 3 shows a schematic view of the humidifier of fig. 2 at another angle (from a top view).

In the drawings, like parts are designated with like reference numerals. The figures are not to scale.

Reference numerals:

10. a base; 11. a housing; 12. a humidifier assembly; 20. a water tank; 30. a fog outlet cover; 31. a mist outlet; 40. a first positioning assembly; 41. a first limiting member; 42. a second limiting piece; 50. a second positioning assembly; 51. a first magnetic attraction member; 52. and the second magnetic attraction piece.

Detailed Description

The invention will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The first direction in this application refers to the width direction of the water tank 20 in fig. 3, the second direction refers to the length direction of the water tank 20 in fig. 3, and the third direction refers to the height direction of the water tank 20 in fig. 2.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, the present invention provides a humidifier including a base 10, a water tank 20, and a mist outlet cover 30. Wherein the water tank 20 is detachably provided to the base 10. The mist outlet cover 30 is detachably covered on the water tank 20, and a mist outlet 31 is arranged on the mist outlet cover 30. The base 10 can be housed in the water tank 20.

In the above arrangement, the base 10 can be accommodated in the water tank 20. Thus, when the humidifier is packaged in the packaging box, the base 10 is stored in the inner space of the water tank 20. Thereby compressing the packaging space of the humidifier, saving packaging materials and further reducing the packaging cost of the humidifier.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 1 to 3, the base 10 of the humidifier is provided at the lowermost end, the water tank 20 is provided at the middle position of the humidifier, and the mist outlet cover 30 is provided at the upper opening of the water tank 20. Thus, the base 10 can be placed in the water tank 20 through the upper opening, and the mist outlet cover 30 is covered on the water tank 20 after the placement is completed. Thereby improving the convenience of the humidifier package and transportation. The water tank 20 does not need to be provided with a split structure, so that the problem that water is easy to permeate at the joint of the split water tank 20 is avoided. And further improves the working stability and reliability of the humidifier.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 1 to 3, in one embodiment, the humidifier further includes a first positioning assembly 40, the first positioning assembly 40 being disposed within the water tank 20, the first positioning assembly 40 being capable of securing the base 10 within the water tank 20 in a first direction.

In the above arrangement, the first positioning assembly 40 can prevent the base 10 from shaking in a horizontal direction, thereby avoiding the problem that the base 10 is damaged due to collision with the inner wall of the water tank 20 when being transported. Thereby ensuring the reliability of the package and transportation of the humidifier.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 1 to 3, in one embodiment, the first positioning assembly 40 includes a first stopper 41 and a second stopper 42. Wherein the first stopper 41 is provided at the bottom of the water tank 20. The second stopper 42 is disposed at the bottom of the water tank 20 and spaced apart from the first stopper 41 in the first direction. Wherein, the base 10 can be at least partially clamped between the first limiting member 41 and the second limiting member 42.

In the above arrangement, the first limiting member 41, the second limiting member 42 and the bottom of the water tank 20 form a clamping space, and the base 10 is fixed in the clamping space in a clamping manner. Thereby avoiding the problem that the base 10 is damaged due to the collision of the horizontal shaking with the inside of the water tank 20 during transportation. Thereby ensuring the reliability of the package and transportation of the humidifier.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 1 to 3, in one embodiment, the first stopper 41 includes a rib, and the second stopper 42 includes a rib. The two ribs are correspondingly arranged.

In particular, as shown in fig. 1 to 3, in one embodiment, the ribs are disposed to extend in the second direction. This increases the clamping contact area of the ribs with the base 10. Thereby ensuring that the base 10 can be stably clamped in the clamping space.

Of course, in alternative embodiments not shown in the drawings of the present application, the first limiting member 41 may include a plurality of ribs, and when the first limiting member 41 includes a plurality of ribs, the plurality of ribs are disposed at intervals along the second direction. The second limiting member 42 may include a plurality of ribs, and when the second limiting member 42 includes a plurality of ribs, the plurality of ribs are disposed at intervals along the second direction. The ribs of the first limiting member 41 are disposed in one-to-one correspondence with the ribs of the second limiting member 42.

Of course, in alternative embodiments not shown in the drawings of the present application, the first limiting member 41 may include a plurality of ribs, and when the first limiting member 41 includes a plurality of ribs, the plurality of ribs are disposed at intervals along the second direction. The second limiting member 42 includes a plurality of ribs, and when the second limiting member 42 includes a plurality of ribs, the plurality of ribs are disposed at intervals along the second direction. The ribs of the first limiting member 41 and the ribs of the second limiting member 42 are offset in the first direction.

Of course, in alternative embodiments not shown in the drawings of the present application, the first limiting member 41 and the second limiting member 42 may include limiting blocks, and limiting is performed by the limiting blocks, not necessarily limited to the ribs. And the limiting block can be manufactured in an injection molding mode.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 1 to 3, in one embodiment, the humidifier further includes a second positioning assembly 50, the second positioning assembly 50 being capable of securing the base 10 within the water tank 20 in a third direction.

In the above arrangement, the second positioning assembly 50 can prevent the base 10 from shaking in the vertical direction, thereby avoiding the problem that the base 10 falls out of the water tank 20 or collides with the inner wall of the water tank 20 to be damaged due to shaking in the vertical direction when being transported. Thereby ensuring the reliability of the package and transportation of the humidifier.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 1-3, in one embodiment, the second positioning assembly 50 includes a first magnetic attraction member 51 and a second magnetic attraction member 52. Wherein the first magnetic attraction member 51 is disposed on the base 10. The second magnetic attraction 52 is provided on the water tank 20. When the base 10 is placed in the water tank 20, the first magnetic attraction member 51 and the second magnetic attraction member 52 are attracted together.

In the above arrangement, the problem that the base 10 falls out of the water tank 20 or collides with the inner wall of the water tank 20 to be damaged due to shaking in the vertical direction during transportation is avoided by means of magnetic attraction. Thereby ensuring the reliability of the package and transportation of the humidifier.

Of course, in alternative embodiments not shown in the drawings of the present application, the second positioning assembly 50 may be provided in an adhesive or snap-fit manner to prevent the base 10 from shaking in a vertical direction.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 1 to 3, in one embodiment, the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 are magnets, and the polarities of the magnets of the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52 are opposite.

In the above arrangement, the principle that the magnets repel each other at the same stage and attract each other at different stages is utilized to realize the attraction of the first magnetic attraction piece 51 and the second magnetic attraction piece 52, so as to ensure that the second positioning assembly 50 can fix the base 10 in the water tank 20 along the third direction.

Of course, in alternative embodiments not shown in the drawings of the present application, the first magnetic attraction member 51 and the second magnetic attraction member 52 may employ electromagnets.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 1-3, in one embodiment, the base 10 includes a housing 11 and a humidifier assembly 12 disposed within the housing 11.

In the above arrangement, the humidifier assembly 12 is placed by fully utilizing the inner space of the base 10, so that the space utilization rate of the humidifier is improved, the structure of the humidifier is more compact, and the convenience of use of the humidifier is improved.

In particular, as shown in fig. 1-3, in one embodiment, the base 10 can be received laterally within the tank 20.

In the above arrangement, the base 10 is laterally accommodated in the water tank 20. Therefore, the inner space of the water tank 20 can be fully utilized, the packaging space of the humidifier is compressed, packaging materials are saved, and the packaging cost of the humidifier is further reduced.

It should be noted that, the humidifier in the related art has few overlapped humidifier designs (the base 10 is accommodated in the water tank 20). After the base 10 is stored, a plurality of empty spaces are reserved in the water tank 20, and the base can shake in the water tank, so that the transportation is not convenient. The conventional method is to plug the rest part of the base 10 with a pearl cotton pad for protection, and to fill the rest space so that the base 10 has no shaking space in the water tank 20, thereby protecting the base 10 and the water tank 20 during transportation. However, this would waste packaging costs, and the present application would limit the horizontal (horizontal) rocking of the tank 20 by designing ribs inside the tank 20. This also protects the tank 20 and the base 10 during transport, which design has a good utility.

The water tank 20 is accomodate and is passed through secondary magnet of moulding plastics together with base 10, and goes out fog lid 30 design location structure, plays the effect of cooperation second locating component 50 location, prevents that base 10 from rocking and roll-off fog lid 30 from top to bottom in the inside of water tank 20:

the water tank 20 accommodates the base 10 therein. After the base is stored, the base 10 is internally provided with ribs which can limit left and right, but the base is not provided with a structure in the vertical direction so that the base is fixed and limited, and the base can shake and is unfavorable for transportation. This application has been through accomodating two magnets of cooperation department secondary at water tank 20 and base 10, and the suction between the magnet can be with the tight subsides of base 10 and water tank 20 together, has the location in upper and lower direction. The bottom of the mist outlet cover 30 is also provided with a limiting structure, and the base 10 is just pressed, so that a heavy guarantee is added to the limitation of the second positioning assembly 50, and the appearance of the humidifier is not affected. Thereby improving the satisfaction of users, creating additional value of products and bringing convenience to the use of the humidifier.

It should be noted that, in an alternative embodiment not shown in the present application, the second positioning assembly 50 may be designed with a pure rib structure, and plays a role in limiting the top, bottom, left and right when reaching the base 10 stored in the water tank 20, and does not need a secondary injection molding magnet.

The invention realizes the installation and positioning of the base 10 in the water tank 20 by adding the mist outlet cover 30 and by the secondary magnet injection molding means and the rib positioning means, can prevent the base 10 from sliding out of the water tank 20, and is packaged by overlapping the base 10 and the water tank 20.

From the above description of the embodiments, it can be seen that:

1. when the humidifier complete machine in this application is packed in the packing box, the base 10 is accomodate to the inner space that utilizes water tank 20. Thereby compressing the packaging space of the humidifier, saving packaging materials and further reducing the packaging cost of the humidifier.

2. The first positioning assembly 40 can prevent the base 10 from shaking in a horizontal direction, thereby avoiding the problem that the base 10 is damaged due to collision with the inner wall of the water tank 20 due to horizontal shaking during transportation. Thereby ensuring the reliability of the package and transportation of the humidifier.

3. The second positioning assembly 50 can prevent the base 10 from shaking in a vertical direction, thereby avoiding the problem that the base 10 falls out of the water tank 20 or collides with the inner wall of the water tank 20 to be damaged due to shaking in a vertical direction when being transported. Thereby ensuring the reliability of the package and transportation of the humidifier.

4. The positioning structure is designed at the bottom of the mist outlet cover 30, and the base 10 is just pressed, so that a heavy guarantee is added to the limit of the second positioning assembly 50, and the appearance of the humidifier is not affected. Thereby improving the satisfaction of users, creating additional value of products and bringing convenience to the use of the humidifier.

In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "bottom," "top," "front," "rear," "inner," "outer," "left," "right," and the like indicate or are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, merely to facilitate description of the present invention and to simplify the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be configured and operated in a particular orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

Although the invention herein has been described with reference to particular embodiments, it is to be understood that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and applications of the present invention. It is therefore to be understood that numerous modifications may be made to the illustrative embodiments and that other arrangements may be devised without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. It should be understood that the different dependent claims and the features described herein may be combined in ways other than as described in the original claims. It is also to be understood that features described in connection with separate embodiments may be used in other described embodiments.

Claims

1. A humidifier, comprising:

a base;

the water tank is detachably arranged on the base;

the mist outlet cover is detachably covered on the water tank and is provided with a mist outlet;

wherein the base can be accommodated in the water tank;

the water tank comprises a water tank body, a water inlet and a water outlet, and is characterized by further comprising a second positioning assembly, wherein the second positioning assembly can fix the base in the water tank along a third direction;

the bottom of the fog outlet cover is provided with a positioning structure for pressing the base;

the first positioning component is arranged in the water tank and can fix the base in the water tank along a first direction;

the first limiting piece, the second limiting piece and the bottom of the water tank form a clamping space, and the base is fixed in the clamping space in a clamping manner;

the positioning structure is matched with the second positioning assembly for positioning, so that the base is prevented from shaking up and down and sliding out of the mist outlet cover in the water tank.

2. The humidifier of claim 1, wherein the first positioning assembly comprises:

the first limiting piece is arranged at the bottom of the water tank;

the second limiting piece is arranged at the bottom of the water tank and is arranged at intervals with the first limiting piece in the first direction;

wherein, the base can at least partly joint be in between the first locating part with the second locating part.

3. The humidifier of claim 2, wherein the first stop includes one or more ribs, and wherein the plurality of ribs are spaced apart along the second direction when the first stop includes a plurality of ribs.

4. The humidifier of claim 2, wherein the second stop includes one or more ribs, and wherein the plurality of ribs are spaced apart along the second direction when the second stop includes a plurality of ribs.

5. The humidifier of claim 1, wherein the second positioning assembly comprises:

the first magnetic attraction piece is arranged on the base;

the second magnetic attraction piece is arranged on the water tank;

when the base is placed in the water tank, the first magnetic attraction piece and the second magnetic attraction piece are attracted together.

6. The humidifier of claim 5, wherein the first and second magnetic attraction members are magnets and the first and second magnetic attraction members are of opposite polarity.

7. The humidifier of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the base comprises a housing and a humidifier assembly disposed within the housing.

8. The humidifier of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the base is laterally receivable within the water tank.