EP3628302B1 - Device comprising an evaporator tube for generating steam - Google Patents

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EP3628302B1
EP3628302B1 EP19194714.2A EP19194714A EP3628302B1 EP 3628302 B1 EP3628302 B1 EP 3628302B1 EP 19194714 A EP19194714 A EP 19194714A EP 3628302 B1 EP3628302 B1 EP 3628302B1
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  • the invention relates to a device with an evaporator tube for generating steam according to claim 1.
  • EP 1 384 465 B1 is a device for generating a salt-containing air mixture, especially in a sauna cabin.
  • An evaporator tube is designed as an evaporator lance arranged horizontally above a sauna heater, so that the steam can only escape upwards.
  • the object of the invention is to create an improved device for humidifying and/or scenting rooms.
  • the preferred areas of application include living rooms and bathrooms, as well as saunas, steam baths and infrared cabins.
  • the device according to the invention has an evaporator tube for generating steam with several outlet openings, and a container for receiving salt stones.
  • the container is in a flow connection with the outlet openings of the evaporator tube.
  • the evaporator tube is arranged vertically in the device, has a plurality of distributed outlet openings on its circumference and is surrounded by the container. Because the steam can spread around the evaporator tube in all directions and on several levels, a very intensive exchange with the salt stones takes place. This means that the steam provided by the evaporator can be used optimally to improve the room air.
  • the container of the device according to the invention is hollow cylindrical and comprises an outer wall, an inner wall provided with openings, an outer wall provided with openings and a bottom also provided with openings. There is a space between the outer wall and the inner wall to accommodate the salt stones.
  • the inner wall preferably has a distance A from the evaporator tube, so that the steam from the outlet openings can enter the gap undisturbed.
  • the evaporator tube is connected or can be connected to a collecting tray for condensate.
  • the connection between the evaporator tube and the collecting tray can be made, for example, by welding and/or gluing; in alternative embodiments, the evaporator tube and the collecting tray can also be made in one piece.
  • the container for holding the salt stones can be inserted into the collecting tray, so that the diameter of the container must be at least slightly smaller than that of the collecting tray. This prevents condensate from escaping from the device and dripping onto the floor, for example. This can avoid a potential risk of injury due to slipping and contamination.
  • the design of the device according to the invention provides that the evaporator tube can be plugged onto an evaporator, the diameter of the evaporator tube being dependent on the amount of steam outlet from the evaporator used. This makes it possible to easily install the device on the evaporator and use the device on different evaporators with an outlet pipe diameter of the same size.
  • the evaporator tube can be closed with a lid at the top, i.e. opposite the connection to the evaporator, so that the steam can only escape through the side outlet openings, which are arranged distributed around the circumference of the evaporator tube as described above.
  • the space in the container is also suitable for receiving other aromatics.
  • aromatics can be, for example, herbs and/or oils that additionally scent the room.
  • the collecting tray for the condensate is preferably made of corrosion-resistant material, such as stainless steel.
  • lighting is provided in and/or on the container.
  • This can be done, for example, by waterproof lighting in the form of individual LEDs and/or LED light strips on the upper edge of the outer wall of the container.
  • the container is then preferably formed from a transparent material.
  • the environment can not only be steamed and/or humidified, but also illuminated. This makes it possible to create the greatest possible level of well-being for the people in the vicinity of the device.
  • the Figure 1 shows a partially assembled device 10 with an evaporator tube 30 with a diameter D30, a container 40 and an evaporator 20.
  • the evaporator tube 30 is already attached to the evaporator 20 at a lower end.
  • the container 40 is in Fig. 1 not yet arranged in its position of use around the evaporator tube, but still arranged in its mounting position above an upper end of the evaporator 20.
  • the evaporator tube 30 with outlet openings 32 arranged on its circumference is arranged perpendicular to the evaporator 20 in the device 10 according to the invention.
  • the evaporator 20 is formed by a storage container that can be filled with water and a heater, not shown. This can be formed by an electric or gas-operated heating device or - as in the prior art mentioned at the beginning - by a sauna heater arranged below the storage container.
  • the evaporator tube 30 is closed at the top with a lid 34 so that the steam can only escape through the laterally arranged outlet openings 32.
  • the size and/or the number of outlet openings 32 depends on the steam output of the evaporator 20.
  • a collecting tray 36 for receiving the condensate is connected to the evaporator tube 30 or, in an alternative embodiment, can be connected to it.
  • the connection can be made, for example, by welding and/or gluing, or can also be plugged on.
  • the collecting tray 36 can, for example, also be placed as a separate component on a support arranged on the evaporator tube 30.
  • the container 40 with a gap 41 is hollow cylindrical. It is open at the top and includes the outer wall 44, the inner wall 42 with openings 48 and a floor 46, which is also provided with openings 48.
  • Salt stones 50 and/or other suitable aromatics such as herbs and/or oils can be arranged on the floor 46 or in the gap 41.
  • various herbs can be filled into tea filters and arranged in the space 41.
  • the escaping steam penetrates or flows through these from the evaporator tube 30 and can thus release a salt-air mixture enriched with a scent into the environment.
  • the arrangement of the openings 48 is designed in such a way that the salt stones 50 and/or herbs and/or the oil are exposed to the greatest possible amount of steam.
  • the outer wall 44 of the container 40 is continuous in the example shown, which is not covered by the claims. According to the invention, it can have several openings in different shapes and sizes, as well as in different arrangements.
  • lighting 60 with, for example, four light sources is arranged on an inner upper edge of the outer wall 44. In alternative embodiments, fewer or more than four light sources can be arranged. There is also an embodiment without lighting 60 possible.
  • the arrangement of the lighting 60 can also be provided, for example, on the bottom 46 of the container 40 - or at any other location on the container 40.
  • the lighting can, for example, be designed in the form of individual LEDs and / or LED light strips.
  • the cylindrical inner wall 42 with a diameter D42 is pushed down over the evaporator tube 30.
  • the diameter D42 is slightly larger by a distance A than the diameter D30 of the evaporator tube 30.
  • the distance A also ensures that the steam can escape unhindered from all outlet openings 32 and not through salt stones 50 to be closed.
  • the container 40 is pushed down until the lower end of the inner wall 42, which protrudes slightly downwards over the base 60, and the lower end of the outer wall 44, which also protrudes, rest on the bottom of the collecting tray 36. This forms a cavity 45 between the bottom 46 of the container 40 and the collecting tray 36. The emerging condensate can be collected in this cavity 45.
  • the diameter and size of the collecting tray 36 depend on the performance of the evaporator 20, with the condensate generally only being formed when the evaporator 20 is heating up or cooling down and the rest of the time all the steam flows into the room to be air-conditioned.
  • FIG. 2 A schematic perspective view of the device 10 shows the evaporator tube 30 already mounted on an evaporator 20.
  • the upper edges of the outer wall 44, the inner wall 42 and the evaporator tube 30 - as already described above - are preferably flush with one another in one plane.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung mit einem Verdampferrohr zur Erzeugung von Dampf gemäß dem Patentanspruch 1.The invention relates to a device with an evaporator tube for generating steam according to claim 1.

Eine gattungsgemäße Vorrichtung ist aus EP 1 384 465 B1 bekannt. Dabei handelt es sich um eine Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung eines salzhaltigen Luftgemischs, insbesondere in einer Saunakabine. Ein Verdampferrohr ist dabei als horizontal über einem Saunaofen angeordnete Verdampferlanze ausgebildet, so dass der Dampfaustritt nur nach oben erfolgen kann.A generic device is out EP 1 384 465 B1 known. This is a device for generating a salt-containing air mixture, especially in a sauna cabin. An evaporator tube is designed as an evaporator lance arranged horizontally above a sauna heater, so that the steam can only escape upwards.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine verbesserte Vorrichtung zum Befeuchten und/oder Beduften von Räumen zu schaffen.The object of the invention is to create an improved device for humidifying and/or scenting rooms.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Vorrichtung mit einem Verdampferrohr zur Erzeugung von Dampf mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.This object is achieved by a device with an evaporator tube for generating steam with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

Mit der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es möglich nach individuellen Wünschen Räume mit Salzsteinen zu befeuchten und mit negativ geladenen Salz-Ionen zu ionisieren.With the present invention it is possible to humidify rooms with salt stones and ionize them with negatively charged salt ions according to individual wishes.

Als bevorzugte Einsatzgebiete gelten beispielsweise Wohnräume und Badezimmer, sowie Saunen, Dampfbäder und Infrarotkabinen.The preferred areas of application include living rooms and bathrooms, as well as saunas, steam baths and infrared cabins.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung weist ein Verdampferrohr zur Erzeugung von Dampf mit mehreren Austrittsöffnungen, sowie ein Behältnis zur Aufnahme von Salzsteinen auf. Dabei steht das Behältnis in einer Strömungsverbindung mit den Austrittsöffnungen des Verdampferrohrs. Das Verdampferrohr ist vertikal in der Vorrichtung angeordnet, weist an seinem Umfang die mehreren verteilten Austrittsöffnungen auf und ist von dem Behältnis umgeben. Dadurch, dass der Dampf sich rund um das Verdampferrohr in alle Richtungen und auf mehreren Ebenen übereinander ausbreiten kann, findet ein sehr intensiver Austausch mit den Salzsteinen statt. Somit kann der vom Verdampfer bereitgestellte Dampf optimal zur Verbesserung der Raumluft genutzt werden.The device according to the invention has an evaporator tube for generating steam with several outlet openings, and a container for receiving salt stones. The container is in a flow connection with the outlet openings of the evaporator tube. The evaporator tube is arranged vertically in the device, has a plurality of distributed outlet openings on its circumference and is surrounded by the container. Because the steam can spread around the evaporator tube in all directions and on several levels, a very intensive exchange with the salt stones takes place. This means that the steam provided by the evaporator can be used optimally to improve the room air.

Das Behältnis der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung ist hohlzylindrisch ausgebildet und umfasst eine Außenwand, eine mit Durchbrüchen versehene Innenwand, eine mit Durchbrüchen versehene Außenwand und einen ebenfalls mit Durchbrüchen versehenen Boden. Zwischen der Außenwand und der Innenwand ist ein Zwischenraum für die Aufnahme der Salzsteine vorgesehen.The container of the device according to the invention is hollow cylindrical and comprises an outer wall, an inner wall provided with openings, an outer wall provided with openings and a bottom also provided with openings. There is a space between the outer wall and the inner wall to accommodate the salt stones.

Bevorzugt weist die Innenwand einen Abstand A zum Verdampferrohr auf, so dass der Dampf von den Austrittsöffnungen ungestört in den Zwischenraum eintreten kann.The inner wall preferably has a distance A from the evaporator tube, so that the steam from the outlet openings can enter the gap undisturbed.

In einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung ist das Verdampferrohr mit einer Auffangschale für Kondensat verbunden oder verbindbar. Die Verbindung zwischen dem Verdampferrohr und der Auffangschale kann beispielsweise durch Schweißen und/oder Kleben erfolgen, in alternativen Ausführungsformen kann das Verdampferrohr samt Auffangschale auch aus einem Stück gefertigt sein.In an advantageous development, the evaporator tube is connected or can be connected to a collecting tray for condensate. The connection between the evaporator tube and the collecting tray can be made, for example, by welding and/or gluing; in alternative embodiments, the evaporator tube and the collecting tray can also be made in one piece.

Um das erzeugte Kondensat zuverlässig in der Auffangschale aufnehmen zu können, ist es vorteilhaft, wenn das Behältnis zur Aufnahme der Salzsteine in die Auffangschale einsetzbar ist, so dass der Durchmesser des Behältnisses zumindest geringfügig geringer ausgestaltet sein muss, als der der Auffangschale. So kann vermieden werden, dass Kondensat aus der Vorrichtung austritt und beispielsweise auf den Boden tropft. Dadurch kann eine potentielle Verletzungsgefahr durch Ausrutschen und eine Verschmutzung vermieden werden.In order to be able to reliably absorb the condensate produced in the collecting tray, it is advantageous if the container for holding the salt stones can be inserted into the collecting tray, so that the diameter of the container must be at least slightly smaller than that of the collecting tray. This prevents condensate from escaping from the device and dripping onto the floor, for example. This can avoid a potential risk of injury due to slipping and contamination.

Die erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung der Vorrichtung sieht vor, dass das Verdampferrohr auf einen Verdampfer aufsteckbar ist, wobei der Durchmesser des Verdampferrohrs von der Menge des Dampfaustritts des verwendeten Verdampfers abhängig ist. Hierdurch ist eine einfache Montage der Vorrichtung am Verdampfer und eine Verwendung der Vorrichtung an verschiedenen Verdampfern mit einem gleich großen Austrittsrohr-Durchmesser möglich.The design of the device according to the invention provides that the evaporator tube can be plugged onto an evaporator, the diameter of the evaporator tube being dependent on the amount of steam outlet from the evaporator used. This makes it possible to easily install the device on the evaporator and use the device on different evaporators with an outlet pipe diameter of the same size.

Vorzugsweise ist das Verdampferrohr oben, d.h. gegenüberliegend der Verbindung zum Verdampfer, mit einem Deckel verschließbar, so dass der Dampf nur durch die seitlichen Austrittsöffnungen austreten kann, welche wie oben beschrieben am Umfang des Verdampferrohrs verteilt angeordnet sind.Preferably, the evaporator tube can be closed with a lid at the top, i.e. opposite the connection to the evaporator, so that the steam can only escape through the side outlet openings, which are arranged distributed around the circumference of the evaporator tube as described above.

In einer besonders vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist der Zwischenraum des Behältnisses auch für die Aufnahme anderer Aromaten geeignet. Dies können beispielsweise Kräuter und/oder Öle sein, durch die ein zusätzliches Beduften des Raumes erfolgt.In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the space in the container is also suitable for receiving other aromatics. These can be, for example, herbs and/or oils that additionally scent the room.

Bevorzugt ist die Auffangschale für das Kondensat aus korrosionsbeständigem Material, wie beispielsweise Edelstahl, gebildet.The collecting tray for the condensate is preferably made of corrosion-resistant material, such as stainless steel.

In einer weiterhin besonders vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist eine Beleuchtung im und/oder am Behältnis vorgesehen. Diese kann beispielsweise durch eine wasserdichte Beleuchtung in Form einzelner LEDs und/oder LED-Lichtbändern am oberen Rand der Außenwand des Behälters erfolgen. Vorzugsweise ist dann das Behältnis aus einem transparenten Material gebildet. So kann beispielsweise die Umgebung nicht nur bedampft und/oder befeuchtet, sondern auch beleuchtet werden. Dadurch lässt sich für die im Umfeld der Vorrichtung befindlichen Menschen ein größtmögliches Wohlbefinden erzeugen.In a further particularly advantageous embodiment, lighting is provided in and/or on the container. This can be done, for example, by waterproof lighting in the form of individual LEDs and/or LED light strips on the upper edge of the outer wall of the container. The container is then preferably formed from a transparent material. For example, the environment can not only be steamed and/or humidified, but also illuminated. This makes it possible to create the greatest possible level of well-being for the people in the vicinity of the device.

Nachfolgend wird ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
eine schematische Schnittdarstellung durch die Vorrichtung mit im Behältnis angeordneten Salzsteinen im teilweise montierten Zustand;
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eine perspektivische Darstellung der vollständig montierten Vorrichtung und
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eine Draufsicht auf das Behältnis mit Auffangschale und integriertem Verdampferrohr von oben.
An exemplary embodiment of the invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings. It shows:
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a schematic sectional view through the device with salt stones arranged in the container in the partially assembled state;
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a perspective view of the fully assembled device and
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a top view of the container with a collecting tray and integrated evaporator tube from above.

Die Figur 1 zeigt eine teilweise montierte Vorrichtung 10 mit einem Verdampferrohr 30 mit einem Durchmesser D30, einem Behältnis 40 und einem Verdampfer 20. Das Verdampferrohr 30 ist dabei an einem unteren Ende bereits auf den Verdampfer 20 aufgesteckt. Das Behältnis 40 ist in Fig. 1 noch nicht in seiner Gebrauchsposition um das Verdampferrohr herum angeordnet, sondern noch in seiner Montageposition oberhalb eines oberen Endes des Verdampfers 20 angeordnet.The Figure 1 shows a partially assembled device 10 with an evaporator tube 30 with a diameter D30, a container 40 and an evaporator 20. The evaporator tube 30 is already attached to the evaporator 20 at a lower end. The container 40 is in Fig. 1 not yet arranged in its position of use around the evaporator tube, but still arranged in its mounting position above an upper end of the evaporator 20.

Das Verdampferrohr 30 mit an dessen Umfang angeordneten Austrittsöffnungen 32 ist in der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung 10 senkrecht zum Verdampfer 20 angeordnet.The evaporator tube 30 with outlet openings 32 arranged on its circumference is arranged perpendicular to the evaporator 20 in the device 10 according to the invention.

Der Verdampfer 20 wird von einem mit Wasser befüllbaren Vorratsbehälter und einer nicht dargestellten Heizung gebildet. Diese kann von einer elektrischen oder gasbetriebenen Heizvorrichtung gebildet sein oder - wie beim eingangs erwähnten Stand der Technik - von einem unterhalb des Vorratsbehälters angeordneten Saunaofen.The evaporator 20 is formed by a storage container that can be filled with water and a heater, not shown. This can be formed by an electric or gas-operated heating device or - as in the prior art mentioned at the beginning - by a sauna heater arranged below the storage container.

Nach oben hin wird das Verdampferrohr 30 mit einem Deckel 34 verschlossen, so dass der Dampf nur durch die seitlich angeordneten Austrittsöffnungen 32 entweichen kann. Die Größe und/oder die Anzahl der Austrittsöffnungen 32 ist dabei abhängig von der Dampfleistung des Verdampfers 20. In unteren Drittel des Verdampferrohrs 30 ist eine Auffangschale 36 zur Aufnahme des Kondensats mit dem Verdampferrohr 30 verbunden oder in einer alternativen Ausführungsform mit diesem verbindbar. Die Verbindung kann beispielsweise mittels Schweißen und/oder Kleben erfolgen, oder auch aufgesteckt werden. Es ist auch eine kreisringförmige Gestaltung der Auffangschale 36 möglich, wobei deren Wandungen eine Außenwand 44 und eine Innenwand 42 des Behältnisses 40 übergreift. In diesem Fall kann die Auffangschale 36 beispielsweise auch als separates Bauteil auf eine am Verdampferrohr 30 angeordnete Auflage aufgesetzt werden.The evaporator tube 30 is closed at the top with a lid 34 so that the steam can only escape through the laterally arranged outlet openings 32. The size and/or the number of outlet openings 32 depends on the steam output of the evaporator 20. In the lower third of the evaporator tube 30, a collecting tray 36 for receiving the condensate is connected to the evaporator tube 30 or, in an alternative embodiment, can be connected to it. The connection can be made, for example, by welding and/or gluing, or can also be plugged on. It is also an annular shaped one Design of the collecting tray 36 possible, the walls of which overlap an outer wall 44 and an inner wall 42 of the container 40. In this case, the collecting tray 36 can, for example, also be placed as a separate component on a support arranged on the evaporator tube 30.

Das Behältnis 40 mit einem Zwischenraum 41 ist hohlzylindrisch ausgebildet. Es ist nach oben hin offen und umfasst die Außenwand 44, die Innenwand 42 mit Durchbrüchen 48 und einen Boden 46, der ebenfalls mit Durchbrüchen 48 versehen ist. Auf dem Boden 46 bzw. im Zwischenraum 41 sind Salzsteine 50 und/oder weitere geeignete Aromaten wie beispielsweise Kräuter und/oder Öle anordenbar. Beispielsweise können verschiedene Kräuter in Teefilter abgefüllt und im Zwischenraum 41 angeordnet werden. Durch den austretenden Dampf werden diese aus dem Verdampferrohr 30 damit durchdrungen oder durchströmt und können somit ein mit einem Duft angereichertes Salz-Luftgemisch an die Umgebung abgeben.The container 40 with a gap 41 is hollow cylindrical. It is open at the top and includes the outer wall 44, the inner wall 42 with openings 48 and a floor 46, which is also provided with openings 48. Salt stones 50 and/or other suitable aromatics such as herbs and/or oils can be arranged on the floor 46 or in the gap 41. For example, various herbs can be filled into tea filters and arranged in the space 41. The escaping steam penetrates or flows through these from the evaporator tube 30 and can thus release a salt-air mixture enriched with a scent into the environment.

Die Anordnung der Durchbrüche 48 ist derart gestaltet, dass auf die Salzsteine 50 und/oder Kräuter und/oder das Öl eine größtmögliche Beaufschlagung mit Dampf erfolgt.The arrangement of the openings 48 is designed in such a way that the salt stones 50 and/or herbs and/or the oil are exposed to the greatest possible amount of steam.

Die Außenwand 44 des Behältnisses 40 ist im gezeigten, nicht von den Ansprüchen abgedeckten Beispiel durchgehend ausgebildet. Sie kann erfindungsgemäß mehrere Durchbrüche in unterschiedlichen Formen und Größen, sowie in unterschiedlicher Anordnung aufweisen.The outer wall 44 of the container 40 is continuous in the example shown, which is not covered by the claims. According to the invention, it can have several openings in different shapes and sizes, as well as in different arrangements.

Im vollständig montierten Zustand schließen die Oberkanten der Außenwand 44, der Innenwand 42 und der Deckel 34 des Verdampferrohrs 30 der Vorrichtung 10 bündig miteinander ab.In the fully assembled state, the upper edges of the outer wall 44, the inner wall 42 and the cover 34 of the evaporator tube 30 of the device 10 are flush with one another.

An einem inneren oberen Rand der Außenwand 44 ist im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel eine Beleuchtung 60 mit beispielsweise vier Lichtquellen angeordnet. In alternativen Ausführungsbeispielen können weniger oder auch mehr als vier Lichtquellen angeordnet sein. Auch ist ein Ausführungsbeispiel ohne Beleuchtung 60 möglich. Die Anordnung der Beleuchtung 60 kann beispielsweise auch am Boden 46 des Behältnisses 40 vorgesehen sein - oder an jeder anderen Stelle des Behältnisses 40. Die Beleuchtung kann beispielsweise in Form einzelner LEDs und/oder LED-Lichtbändern gestaltet sein.In the exemplary embodiment shown, lighting 60 with, for example, four light sources is arranged on an inner upper edge of the outer wall 44. In alternative embodiments, fewer or more than four light sources can be arranged. There is also an embodiment without lighting 60 possible. The arrangement of the lighting 60 can also be provided, for example, on the bottom 46 of the container 40 - or at any other location on the container 40. The lighting can, for example, be designed in the form of individual LEDs and / or LED light strips.

Bei der Montage wird die zylindrische Innenwand 42 mit einem Durchmesser D42 über das Verdampferrohr 30 nach unten geschoben. Um ein Verkanten der beiden Bauteile miteinander zu vermeiden ist der Durchmesser D42 um einen Abstand A geringfügig größer als der Durchmesser D30 des Verdampferrohrs 30. Durch den Abstand A wird gleichzeitig gewährleistet, dass dem Dampf aus allen Austrittsöffnungen 32 ungehindert austreten kann und diese nicht durch Salzsteine 50 verschlossen werden.During assembly, the cylindrical inner wall 42 with a diameter D42 is pushed down over the evaporator tube 30. In order to avoid the two components tilting together, the diameter D42 is slightly larger by a distance A than the diameter D30 of the evaporator tube 30. The distance A also ensures that the steam can escape unhindered from all outlet openings 32 and not through salt stones 50 to be closed.

Weiterhin wird das Behältnis 40 so weit nach unten geschoben, bis das über den Boden 60 nach unten etwas überstehende untere Ende der Innenwand 42 und das ebenso überstehende untere Ende der Außenwand 44 auf dem Boden der Auffangschale 36 anliegen. Dadurch bildet sich ein Hohlraum 45 zwischen dem Boden 46 des Behältnisses 40 und der Auffangschale 36. In diesem Hohlraum 45 kann das austretende Kondensat aufgefangen werden.Furthermore, the container 40 is pushed down until the lower end of the inner wall 42, which protrudes slightly downwards over the base 60, and the lower end of the outer wall 44, which also protrudes, rest on the bottom of the collecting tray 36. This forms a cavity 45 between the bottom 46 of the container 40 and the collecting tray 36. The emerging condensate can be collected in this cavity 45.

Der Durchmesser und die Größe der Auffangschale 36 sind von der Leistung des Verdampfers 20 anhängig, wobei das Kondensat in der Regel nur beim Aufheizen oder Abkühlen des Verdampfers 20 entstehen wird und in der übrigen Zeit der gesamte Dampf in den zu klimatisierenden Raum strömt.The diameter and size of the collecting tray 36 depend on the performance of the evaporator 20, with the condensate generally only being formed when the evaporator 20 is heating up or cooling down and the rest of the time all the steam flows into the room to be air-conditioned.

Die in der Figur 2 schematische perspektivische Darstellung der Vorrichtung 10 zeigt das bereits auf einem Verdampfer 20 montierte Verdampferrohr 30. In der Realität schließen die Oberkanten der Außenwand 44, der Innenwand 42 und des Verdampferrohrs 30 - wie oben bereits beschrieben - bevorzugt in einer Ebene bündig miteinander ab.The ones in the Figure 2 A schematic perspective view of the device 10 shows the evaporator tube 30 already mounted on an evaporator 20. In reality, the upper edges of the outer wall 44, the inner wall 42 and the evaporator tube 30 - as already described above - are preferably flush with one another in one plane.

In der Figur 3 ist die bevorzugt konzentrische Anordnung des Verdampferrohrs und des darum herum angeordneten Behältnisses 40 mit eingelegten Salzsteinen 50 gut zu erkennen.In the Figure 3 is the preferably concentric arrangement of the evaporator tube and the container 40 arranged around it with inserted salt stones 50 easy to see.

BezugszeichenlisteReference symbol list

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Vorrichtungcontraption
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VerdampferEvaporator
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Verdampferrohrevaporator tube
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Austrittsöffnung (für Dampf)Outlet opening (for steam)
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Deckel (von 30)Lids (of 30)
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Auffangschale (für Kondensat)Drip tray (for condensate)
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Behältniscontainer
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Zwischenraumspace
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Innenwand (von 40)Interior wall (of 40)
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Außenwand (von 40)Exterior wall (of 40)
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Hohlraum (zwischen 42, 44 und 46)cavity (between 42, 44 and 46)
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Boden (von 40floor (from 40
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Durchbrüche (in 42 und 46)Breakthroughs (in 42 and 46)
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SalzsteinSalt stone
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Beleuchtunglighting
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Abstand (zwischen 30 und 42)Distance (between 30 and 42)
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Durchmesser (von 30)Diameter (of 30)
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Durchmesser (von 42)Diameter (of 42)

Claims (9)

  1. Device (10) with a steam generating evaporator tube (30) attached at a lower end to an evaporator (20), with a plurality of outlet openings (32) and with a container (40) receiving salt stones (50), wherein the container (40) is in flow connection with the outlet openings (32), wherein the evaporator tube (30) is arranged vertically, having a plurality of outlet openings (32) dispersed around its circumference and being surrounded by the container (40), and wherein the container (40) is formed hollow-cylindrical and has an outer wall (44) having a plurality of apertures, an inner wall (42) provided with apertures (48) and a bottom (46) provided with apertures (48), wherein an intermediate space (41) formed between the outer wall (44) and the inner wall (42) serves to receive the salt stones (50).
  2. The device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the inner wall (42) has a distance (A) to the evaporator tube (30).
  3. The device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the evaporator tube (30) is connected or connectable to a collection tray (36) for condensate.
  4. The device (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that the container (40) is insertable into the collection tray (36).
  5. The device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the evaporator tube (32) is closable at the top by means of a lid (34).
  6. The device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the intermediate space (41) is also suitable for accommodating additional aromatics.
  7. The device (10) according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that the collection tray (36) is formed of corrosion-resistant material.
  8. The device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an illumination (60) is provided in and/or on the container (40).
  9. The device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container (40) is formed of a transparent material.
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