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EP0143886B1
EP0143886B1 EP84109030A EP84109030A EP0143886B1 EP 0143886 B1 EP0143886 B1 EP 0143886B1 EP 84109030 A EP84109030 A EP 84109030A EP 84109030 A EP84109030 A EP 84109030A EP 0143886 B1 EP0143886 B1 EP 0143886B1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F6/00—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification
    • F24F6/02—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification by evaporation of water in the air
    • F24F6/04—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification by evaporation of water in the air using stationary unheated wet elements
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F2221/00—Details or features not otherwise provided for
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  • the invention relates to a humidifier with a lower housing part for receiving the storage water and a housing upper part which can be placed on the lower housing part, in which a blower and an evaporation body are arranged at a distance from the storage water and in which storage water can be dispensed from the lower housing part to the evaporation body via a pump line.
  • the lower housing part interchangeably receives a liquid-tight insert made of thin, flexible material, which is permanently open on the upper side of the housing and is releasably secured to the lower housing part with the open peripheral side of the same.
  • the insert can be formed by a bag made of a film material.
  • the use of a paper material for the production of the insert is also provided. To this . It is achieved that the periodic cleaning of the lower housing part can be easily carried out by simply replacing the insert, which is preferably designed as a disposable part, together with the lime and dirt deposits accumulated in it. This makes the humidifier particularly hygienic to use.
  • the insert with the edge strip encompassing the open side extends over the edge of the lower housing part and is fixed in the separating surface between the lower housing part and the upper housing part by clamping the edge strip by means of the upper housing part.
  • the insert is also the option of holding the insert on attachments fixed to the housing base.
  • 1 denotes the lower housing part of a humidifier, on which a housing upper part 2 can be set up like a lid.
  • the lower housing part 1 has a double edge 4 to form a receiving groove 3, into which the upper edge 2 of the housing 2 is immersed.
  • the lower housing part 1 serves to hold reservoir water 8, while the upper housing part 2 carries a blower 5 with a pump device, an air guide cylinder 6 and an evaporation body 7.
  • the supply water 8 passes through the pumping device to the evaporation body 7 and passes through it. Unused water flows back into the lower housing part 1 by gravity.
  • a removable insert 9 is arranged in the lower housing part 1, which is formed in FIG. 1 by a thin flexible film.
  • the film is designed as a bag and is guided with the edge surfaces 9 'for holding over the edge 4.
  • the bracket is, as illustrated in Fig. 3, supported by the clamping action of the erected upper housing part 2 and its engagement in the receiving groove 3. It is understood that the insert 9 in a different way, for. B. can be held by means of an edge strip (not shown) greater strength in the lower housing part 1.
  • the limescale and dirt particles that accumulate in the storage space when the humidifier is used are removed after the upper housing part 2 has been removed by lifting the insert 9 out of the lower housing part 1.
  • the insert can preferably be designed as a disposable element, which makes a particularly hygienic and also quick removal of the lime and dirt particles from the humidifier possible.
  • the humidifier is ready for operation by inserting a new insert.
  • the insert 9 is plugged onto lugs 10 fixed to the lower housing part in the region of the edge 4 of the lower housing part 1 and held in the lower housing part 1 by means of the latter.
  • an insert 9 made of a rigid material is set in the lower housing part 1, which makes it possible to remove the lime and dirt particles by lifting it out.
  • the insert 9 is placed on the bottom surface of the lower housing part 1. It is possible to provide spacer supports 11 between the insert 9 and the bottom of the lower housing part 1.

Abstract

1. Air humidifier with a case bottom for the absorption of the store water and a case top detachable on the case bottom, in which a blower and an evaporating body are placed at distance to the store water and at which store water can be delivered from the case bottom to the evaporating body via a pump piping, characterized in the way that the case bottom (1) exchangeably takes up a liquid-impermeable inset (9) made of thin, flexible material, which is permanently open at the case upper side and separably attached to the case bottom (1) with the lateral face (9') comprising the open-side of the inset.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Luftbefeuchter mit einem Gehäuseunterteil für die Aufnahme des Vorratswassers und einem auf den Gehäuseunterteil aufsetzbaren Gehäuseoberteil, in dem mit Abstand zum Vorratswasser ein Gebläse und ein Verdunstungskörper angeordnet sind und bei dem über eine Pumpenleitung Vorratswasser aus dem Gehäuseunterteil an den Verdunstungskörper abgebbar ist.The invention relates to a humidifier with a lower housing part for receiving the storage water and a housing upper part which can be placed on the lower housing part, in which a blower and an evaporation body are arranged at a distance from the storage water and in which storage water can be dispensed from the lower housing part to the evaporation body via a pump line.

Bei einem bekannten Luftbefeuchter (US-A-3 914 439) ist das Vorratswasser in einer schubladenartig in das Luftbefeuchtergehäuse verschiebbar ausgebildeten Wanne untergebracht, in die ein Verdunstungskörper von oben her eintaucht. Abgesehen davon, daß die schubladenartige Wanne zu einem komplizierten baulichen Aufwand des Luftbefeuchters führt, behindert der Verdunstungskörper auch die Reinigung des wannenförmigen Vorratsbehälters. Außerdem lagern sich durch die unmittelbare Kontaktierung von Vorratswasser mit dem Wandungen der Wanne Kalk-, salze an der Wanne ab, die nur schwierig zu entfernen sind. Bei einem weiter bekannten Luftbefeuchter (DE-B-28 24 186) mit einem Gehäuseoberteil für die Aufnahme des Gebläses und des Verdunstungskörpers und einem das Vorratswasser aufnehmenden Gehäuseunterteil ist der Gehäuseunterteil zu Reinigungsarbeiten jeweils umständlich auszuwaschen, wobei auch die Entfernung der Kalksalze von den Wandungen des Gehäuseunterteils zeitaufwendig zu erfolgen hat.In a known air humidifier (US-A-3 914 439), the storage water is accommodated in a trough which can be slid into the humidifier housing and into which an evaporation body is immersed from above. Apart from the fact that the drawer-like tub leads to a complicated constructional effort of the humidifier, the evaporation body also hinders the cleaning of the tub-shaped storage container. In addition, due to the direct contact of the supply water with the walls of the tub, lime deposits are deposited on the tub, which are difficult to remove. In a further known humidifier (DE-B-28 24 186) with a housing upper part for receiving the blower and the evaporation body and a housing lower part which receives the storage water, the housing lower part is cumbersome to wash out for cleaning work, with the removal of the lime salts from the walls of the Lower part of the housing has to be time-consuming.

Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, bei Luftbefeuchtern der eingangs genannten Art Reinigungsarbeiten an dem das Vorratswasser aufnehmenden Gehäuseteil überflüssig zu machen.It is an object of the invention to make cleaning work on the housing part receiving the reservoir water superfluous with humidifiers of the type mentioned.

Erfindungsgemäß ist hierzu vorgesehen, daß der Gehäuseunterteil einen flüssigkeitsdichten Einsatz aus dünnem flexiblen Werkstoff auswechselbar aufnimmt, der gehäuseoberseitig permanent offen ist und mit der die Offenseite desselben umfassenden Randfläche lösbar am Ge.häuseun- terteil festgelegt ist. In der einfachsten Ausführung kann der Einsatz durch einen Beutel aus einem Folienwerkstoff gebildet sein. Auch ist die Verwendung eines papierenen Werkstoffs für die Herstellung des Einsatzes vorgesehen. Auf diese . Weise ist erreicht, daß durch einfaches Austauschen des bevorzugt als Wegwerfteil ausgebildeten Einsatzes mit samt den in diesem angesammelten Kalk- und Schmutzablagerungen die periodischen Reinigungsarbeiten des Gehäuseunterteils einfach zu erfüllen sind. Der Luftbefeuchter ist hierdurch in besonderem Maße hygienisch zu benutzen.According to the invention, it is provided for this that the lower housing part interchangeably receives a liquid-tight insert made of thin, flexible material, which is permanently open on the upper side of the housing and is releasably secured to the lower housing part with the open peripheral side of the same. In the simplest version, the insert can be formed by a bag made of a film material. The use of a paper material for the production of the insert is also provided. To this . It is achieved that the periodic cleaning of the lower housing part can be easily carried out by simply replacing the insert, which is preferably designed as a disposable part, together with the lime and dirt deposits accumulated in it. This makes the humidifier particularly hygienic to use.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung des Luftbefeuchters ist vorgesehen, daß der Einsatz mit dem die Offenseite umfassenden Randstreifen über die Randkante des Gehäuseunterteils greift und durch Klemmung des Randstreifens mittels des Gehäuseoberteils in der Trennungsfläche von Gehäuseunterteil und Gehäuseoberteil festgelegt ist. Außerdem besteht die Möglichkeit, den Einsatz an gehäuseunterteilfesten Ansätzen abnehmbar zu halten.In a further embodiment of the humidifier, it is provided that the insert with the edge strip encompassing the open side extends over the edge of the lower housing part and is fixed in the separating surface between the lower housing part and the upper housing part by clamping the edge strip by means of the upper housing part. There is also the option of holding the insert on attachments fixed to the housing base.

Die Erfindung ist anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen in der Zeichnung erläutert. Hierin bedeuten :

  • Fig. 1 einen Luftbefeuchter im Schnitt,
  • Fig. 2 einen Gehäuseunterteil perspektivisch
  • Fig. 3 einen Teilschnitt eines Einsatzes mit Gehäuseunterteil, vergrößert und
  • Fig. 4 ein Teilstück eines Luftbefeuchters gemäß anderer Ausführung.
The invention is explained using exemplary embodiments in the drawing. Here mean:
  • 1 shows a humidifier in section,
  • Fig. 2 shows a lower housing part in perspective
  • Fig. 3 shows a partial section of an insert with lower housing part, enlarged and
  • Fig. 4 shows a section of a humidifier according to another embodiment.

In den Figuren ist mit 1 der Gehäuseunterteil eines Luftbefeuchters bezeichnet, auf den von oben her ein Gehäuseoberteil 2 deckelartig aufstellbar ist. Im Bereich der Trennungsebene weist der Gehäuseunterteil 1 zur Bildung einer Aufnahmenut 3 eine doppelte Randkante 4 auf, in die der Gehäuseoberteil 2 mit seiner Randkante 2' eintaucht. Der Gehäuseunterteil 1 dient bekannterweise der Aufnahme von Vorratswasser 8, während der Gehäuseoberteil 2 ein Gebläse 5 mit Pumpeinrichtung, einen Luftführungszylinder 6 und einen Verdunstungskörper 7 trägt. Das Vorratswasser 8 tritt vermittels der Pumpeinrichtung an den Verdunstungskörper 7 über und durchsetzt diesen. Nichtverbrauchtes Wasser fließt durch Schwerkraft in den Gehäuseunterteil 1 zurück.In the figures, 1 denotes the lower housing part of a humidifier, on which a housing upper part 2 can be set up like a lid. In the area of the separation plane, the lower housing part 1 has a double edge 4 to form a receiving groove 3, into which the upper edge 2 of the housing 2 is immersed. As is known, the lower housing part 1 serves to hold reservoir water 8, while the upper housing part 2 carries a blower 5 with a pump device, an air guide cylinder 6 and an evaporation body 7. The supply water 8 passes through the pumping device to the evaporation body 7 and passes through it. Unused water flows back into the lower housing part 1 by gravity.

Bei Umläufen des Gebläses 5 wird die Gebläseluftströmung durch bzw. um den Verdunstungskörper 7 geführt und durch den Innenraum des Luftführungszylinders nach aussen geleitet. Erfindungsgemäß ist im Gehäuseunterteil 1 ein herausnehmbarer Einsatz 9 angeordnet, der in Fig. 1 durch eine dünne flexible Folie gebildet ist. Die Folie ist als Beutel ausgeführt und mit den Randflächen 9' zur Halterung über die Randkante 4 geführt. Die Halterung wird, wie in Fig. 3 verdeutlicht, unterstützt durch die Klemmwirkung des aufgestellten Gehäuseoberteils 2 und Eingreifen desselben in die Aufnahmenut 3. Es versteht sich, daß der Einsatz 9 auch in anderer Weise, z. B. mittels eines Randstreifens (nicht gezeigt) größerer Festigkeit im Gehäuseunterteil 1 gehalten sein kann.When the fan 5 rotates, the fan air flow is guided through or around the evaporation body 7 and directed outwards through the interior of the air guide cylinder. According to the invention, a removable insert 9 is arranged in the lower housing part 1, which is formed in FIG. 1 by a thin flexible film. The film is designed as a bag and is guided with the edge surfaces 9 'for holding over the edge 4. The bracket is, as illustrated in Fig. 3, supported by the clamping action of the erected upper housing part 2 and its engagement in the receiving groove 3. It is understood that the insert 9 in a different way, for. B. can be held by means of an edge strip (not shown) greater strength in the lower housing part 1.

Die beim Gebrauch des Luftbefeuchters im Vorratsraum sich sammelnden Kalk- und Schmutzteilchen werden nach erfolgtem Entfernen des Gehäuseoberteils 2 durch Ausheben des Einsatzes 9 aus dem Gehäuseunterteil 1 entfernt. Der Einsatz kann dabei bevorzugt als Wegwerfelement ausgeführt sein, wodurch ein besonders hygienisches und auch schnelles Entfernen der Kalk- und Schmutzteilchen aus dem Luftbefeuchter möglich gemacht wird. Durch Einbringen eines neuen Einsatzes ist der Luftbefeuchter betriebsbereit.The limescale and dirt particles that accumulate in the storage space when the humidifier is used are removed after the upper housing part 2 has been removed by lifting the insert 9 out of the lower housing part 1. The insert can preferably be designed as a disposable element, which makes a particularly hygienic and also quick removal of the lime and dirt particles from the humidifier possible. The humidifier is ready for operation by inserting a new insert.

Beim Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 2 ist der Einsatz 9 auf gehäuseunterteilfesten Ansätzen 10 im Bereich der Randkante 4 des Gehäuseunterteils 1 aufgesteckt und mittels diesen im Gehäuseunterteil 1 gehalten.In the exemplary embodiment in FIG. 2, the insert 9 is plugged onto lugs 10 fixed to the lower housing part in the region of the edge 4 of the lower housing part 1 and held in the lower housing part 1 by means of the latter.

Beim Luftbefeuchter der Fig. 4 ist in den Gehäuseunterteil 1 ein Einsatz 9 aus einem starren Werkstoff eingestellt, der durch Ausheben die Entfernung der Kalk- und Schmutzteilchen ermöglicht. Der Einsatz 9 ist auf die Bodenfläche des Gehäuseunterteils 1 aufgestellt. Es besteht die Möglichkeit Abstandsstützen 11 zwischen Einsatz 9 und dem Boden des Gehäuseunterteils 1 vorzusehen.In the humidifier of FIG. 4, an insert 9 made of a rigid material is set in the lower housing part 1, which makes it possible to remove the lime and dirt particles by lifting it out. The insert 9 is placed on the bottom surface of the lower housing part 1. It is possible to provide spacer supports 11 between the insert 9 and the bottom of the lower housing part 1.

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1. Air humidifier with a case bottom for the absorption of the store water and a case top detachable on the case bottom, in which a blower and an evaporating body are placed at distance to the store water and at which store water can be delivered from the case bottom to the evaporating body via a pump piping, characterized in the way that the case bottom (1) exchangeably takes up a liquid-impermeable inset (9) made of thin, flexible material, which is permanently open at the case upper side and separably attached to the case bottom (1) with the lateral face (9') comprising the open-side of the inset.
2. Air humidifier according to claim 1, characterized in the way that the inset (9) is made of foil material.
3. Air humidifier according to claim 1, characterized in the way that the inset (9) is made of papyraceous material.
4. Air humidifier according to claims 1, 2 and 3, characterized in the way that the inset (9) laps over the lateral edge (4) of the case bottom (1) with the lateral face (9') comprising the open-side and that it is attached through the case top (2) via clamping of the lateral face (9') in the common parting plane of case bottom (1) and case top (2).
5. Air humidifier according to claim 1, characterized in the way that the inset (9) is kept removeable at noses (10) attached to the case bottom.
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