JP2001311541A - Humidifying device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the development of rust in a drain pan, and to make the discharge of drain satisfactory. SOLUTION: In a humidifying device provided with a humidifying element 5 imparting humidity to air flow and a drain pan 40 on the bottom plate 1d of a casing 1, an element mount 8 supporting the humidifying element 5 at a location higher than the drain pan 40 is constructed between the members located on both sides of the humidifying element 5 so as to avoid the presence of obstacles on the drain pan 40.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a humidifying device used in a prefabricated refrigerator or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a well-known humidifying device, a humidifying element made of a porous plate member is brought into contact with air in a state where water is sucked into the humidifying element, thereby giving a humidity to the air. There is a humidifier. In this case, humidification efficiency is limited because water must always flow through the humidification element, and water supply work or the like is required.

On the other hand, a humidifying device has been developed which comprises a water container in which water is stored and a number of hollow tubes having water vapor permeability and supported through the water container. In the case of this type of humidifier, since the water contained in the water container is vaporized and vaporized as water vapor into the hollow tube to give humidity to the air flowing through the hollow tube, the humidification efficiency is 100%. It becomes something close to. Further, when used in a prefabricated refrigerator, it is humidified at a low temperature, so the amount of humidification per unit time is limited, and water consumption is also limited, which is suitable for use in a prefabricated refrigerator.

[0004]

However, in the case of the humidifier described above, a drain pan for receiving the drain when the hollow tube of the humidifier element is damaged or when the residual water is treated when replacing the humidifier element. It is necessary to adopt a configuration that also serves as the casing bottom plate.

In such a configuration, rust is a problem because the casing is often made of sheet metal. In order to prevent the generation of rust, rust prevention coating is performed on the entire inner surface of the casing bottom plate functioning as a drain pan.

On the other hand, in order to dispose the humidifying element in an appropriate position in the casing, a structure for supporting the humidifying element on an appropriate member (for example, a mounting base) is required.
If this mounting base is fixed to the casing bottom plate functioning as a drain pan by welding, there is a problem that the paint does not easily enter the welded portion during rust prevention coating, and rust is generated from the location. Further, if the mounting base is fixed on the casing bottom plate functioning as a drain pan, there is a problem that the drain is obstructed.

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has as its object to prevent rust from being generated in a drain pan and to improve drain discharge.

[0008]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a humidifying element for imparting humidity to an air flow, and a drain pan is provided on a bottom plate of the casing. In the humidifier provided,
Between the members located on both sides of the humidifying element 5, an element mount 8 for supporting the humidifying element 5 is provided at a position above the drain pan 40.

With the above configuration, the humidifying element 5 is supported above the drain pan 40 by the element mounting base 8 provided between members located on both sides of the humidifying element 5. Therefore, there is no obstruction on the drain pan 40, and the entire surface can be rust-proof painted.
Drain can be discharged well.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, as a means for solving the above problems, a humidifying element 5 for providing humidity to the air flow is provided, and a drain pan 4 is provided on the bottom plate 1d of the casing 1.
In the humidifying device provided with the humidifying element 5, an element mount 8 supporting the humidifying element 5 at a position above the drain pan 40 is provided on the side plates 1 c and 1 c of the casing 1.
Has been erected.

With the above configuration, the humidifying element 5 is supported above the drain pan 40 by the element mounting base 8 erected on the side plates 1c, 1c of the casing 1. Therefore, there is no obstruction on the drain pan 40, and the entire surface can be rust-proof coated, and the drain can be discharged well.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, as a means for solving the above problems, a humidifying element 5 for imparting humidity to an air flow is provided, and a drain pan 4 is provided on a bottom plate 1d of the casing 1.
0, the casing bottom plate 1d
Further, an element mount 8 for supporting the humidifying element 5 is provided so as to straddle the drain pan 40.

With the above configuration, the humidifying element 5 is supported by the element mount 8 laid on the bottom plate 1d of the casing 1 so as to straddle the drain pan 40. Therefore, there is no obstruction on the drain pan 40, and the entire surface can be rust-proof coated, and the drain can be discharged well.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, as a means for solving the above problems, a humidifying element 5 for providing humidity to the air flow is provided, and a drain pan 4 is provided on the bottom plate 1d of the casing 1.
In the humidifier provided with 0, the element mount 8 supporting the humidifying element 5 is supported by a member other than the drain pan 40.

With the above configuration, the element mount 8 supporting the humidifying element 5 is supported by members other than the drain pan 40. Therefore, there is no obstruction on the drain pan 40, and the entire surface can be rust-proof painted.
Drain can be discharged well.

As in the invention of claim 5, claim 1
In the humidifier described, the element mounting base 8 is
When installed between the side bypass prevention plates 14, 14 that block the flow of air that bypasses both sides of the humidifying element 5, members that perform bypass prevention on both sides of the humidifying element 5 are used as members on which the element mounting base 8 is installed. Since they can also be used, the mounting structure is simplified.

As in the sixth aspect of the present invention, in the humidifying apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects, the lower end of the humidifier is provided on the upper surface of the casing bottom plate 1d. When the lower bypass prevention plate 16 that abuts and blocks the flow of air that bypasses below the humidifying element 5 is formed integrally, the element mounting base 8 and the lower bypass prevention plate 16 can be integrated, and the number of parts can be reduced. Also, the number of assembly steps can be reduced.

As in the invention of claim 7, in the humidifying device according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, the humidifying element 5 is replaced with a water container 6 for containing water. And a plurality of hollow tubes 7, 7, 7,... Having a water vapor permeability that are supported through the water container 6 in the flow direction of air from the air suction port 2 toward the air outlet 3.
In this case, the air flowing through the hollow tubes 7, 7,... Is humidified by the steam that permeates and evaporates into the hollow tubes 7, 7,.

[0019]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Some preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First Embodiment FIGS. 1 to 7 show a humidifier according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] The humidifying device C, as shown in FIG. 1, delivery direction of the humidified air W ₂ is disposed alongside the refrigeration apparatus B to the inside prefabricated refrigerator A so as to be parallel to the blowing direction of the cool air W ₁ As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, two opposing surfaces (ie, a back plate 1 a and a front plate 1
b) a substantially rectangular parallelepiped casing 1 having an air inlet 2 and an air outlet 3, a blower 4 disposed inside the air inlet 2 so as to face the air, and air blown by the blower 4 Two humidifying elements for imparting humidity to the flow,
5 is provided.

Each of the humidifying elements 5 is formed of a rectangular parallelepiped water container 6 for storing water and a water vapor permeable material (for example, ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer) penetratingly supported by the water container 6. , Made of a porous material whose main component is a porous material), and supported on an element mounting table 8 at a position above the bottom plate 1d of the casing 1 as described later. Are arranged in the casing 1 side by side. At this time, the humidifying elements 5 are arranged such that the hollow tubes 7, 7,... Are parallel to the flow direction of air from the air suction port 2 to the air outlet 3.

As shown in FIG. 3, the air inlet 2 is
The casing rear plate 1a is constituted by a large number of slit-like holes formed at the center. Further, the air outlet 3 is formed on the substantially front surface of the casing front plate 1b and has an height slightly higher than the height of the humidifying element 5 (in other words, an opening having a size that allows the humidifying element 5 to be taken in and out). It has been. Therefore, the humidified air W
_2, since that is the be blown out from the air outlet 3 consisting of a large opening, humidified air W will be the wind speed of ₂ can slow, humidified air W ₂ directly to storage thereof stored in prefabricated refrigerator A It is possible to prevent the deterioration of the quality of the stored item due to the hit.

The bottom plate 1d of the casing 1 is fixed with screws to the casing back plate 1a and the lower ends of the casing side plates 1c, 1c, and functions as a drain pan 40 whose surface is coated with rustproofing. As shown in FIG. 3, a piping chamber 10 partitioned by a partition wall 9 is formed in the casing 1, and an electromagnetic valve 11 for controlling water supply in a water supply line is provided in the piping chamber 10. A storage tank 12 provided with a float switch (not shown) for temporarily storing the water supply to the humidifying element 5 and controlling the opening and closing of the electromagnetic valve 11 is provided. Reference numeral 13 denotes a drain outlet.

A hose connecting portion 18 (see FIG. 3) to which a water supply hose 17 for supplying water to the water container 6 is connected is provided on the bottom portion of the water container 6 near the air outlet 3. Is provided. In this way, even when the humidifying element 5 is replaced, the water supply hose 17 can be easily removed from the hose connection portion 18 from the air outlet 3, and the replacement operation of the humidifying element 5 becomes easy. When the water supply hose 17 is removed, the water container 6
Although the water remaining inside is discharged, the discharged water is received by the drain pan 40 constituted by the casing bottom plate 1d, so that it does not leak out of the humidifier.

A side between the both sides of the humidifying elements 5 and 5 and the casing side plate 1c and between the partition wall 9 is a side for preventing air from the blower 4 from bypassing the humidifying elements 5 and 5. Part bypass prevention plate 14, 1
4 are provided. The humidifying elements 5, 5
An upper bypass prevention plate 15 for preventing air from the blower 4 from bypassing the humidifying elements 5 and 5 is also provided between the upper surface of the casing 1 and the casing top plate 1d.

Both end portions of the element mounting base 8 are fixed by screws to lower ends of the side bypass prevention plates 14, 14, and a rear portion of the element mounting base 8 is provided with the casing bottom plate 1d. And a lower bypass prevention plate 16 that integrally prevents the air from the blower 4 from bypassing the humidifying elements 5 and 5 is integrally formed. This eliminates the need to weld a member such as a bypass prevention plate to the casing bottom plate 1d functioning as the drain pan 40, so that rust-preventive painting can be performed completely, and the function of the drain pan 40 is extended. In addition to being able to hold, there is no obstruction, so that drainage is good. In addition, the members for preventing bypass on both sides of the humidifying element 5 can also be used as members for erection of the element mounting base 8, and the mounting structure is simplified. In addition, at the lower end of the bypass prevention plates 14 and 14 on the side of the partition wall 9 and located on the leeward side of the humidifying elements 5 and 5, a drain collected in a casing bottom plate 1 d functioning as a drain pan 40 is provided. A notch hole 19 is formed to guide the fluid to the piping chamber 10 side where the drain outlet 13 is provided. In this way, as will be described later, after the residual water discharged when the water supply hose 17 is removed when the humidifying element 5 is replaced is received by the casing bottom plate 1d functioning as the drain pan 40, the notch holes 19 are formed. And is easily moved to the piping chamber 10 side through the drain outlet 13.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the blower 4 is an axial flow blower in which an impeller 21 is directly connected to a fan motor 20, and a fan guide 22 that covers the outer periphery of the impeller 21. And the fan motor 20 are integrally connected. The blower 4 is attached by screwing the fan guide 22 to a support base 23 having a U-shaped cross section fixed to the inner surface of the air suction port 2 formed in the casing back plate 1a. . That is,
A gap S having a size corresponding to the height of the support base 23 is formed between the air suction port 2 and the impeller 21 of the blower 4. Reference numeral 24 denotes an opening formed in the support 23. In this way, even when the slit width of the air suction port 2 is increased to suppress the suction resistance, the finger pressed against the air suction port 2 does not contact the impeller 21. Thus, it is possible to achieve both the reduction of the blowing noise and the securing of safety.

By the way, as described above, when the blower 4 is mounted on the support 23 fixed to the inner surface of the casing back plate 1a, the space between the discharge port 4a of the blower 4 and the back of the humidifying elements 5, 5 is increased. You will get closer. Then, the air from the blower 4 is humidified by the humidifying element 5,
There is a risk of passing through a limited range of five. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the discharge port 4 of the blower 4
a, the upper and lower bypass prevention plate 1
As shown in FIG. 6, a rectifying plate 25 for diffusing the air from the blower 4 on the back side of the humidifying elements 5 and 5 is attached between the humidifying elements 5 and 5. The rectifying plate 25 covers fixing portions 25a and 25b which are fixed to the upper and lower bypass preventing plates 15 and 16 with screws, and covers the back side of the connecting portion of the humidifying elements 5 and 5 between the fixing portions 25a and 25b. And a rectifying portion 25c having two rectangular openings 26, 26 arranged in a row. In this way, the air from the blower 4 is diffused in the rectifying portion 25c of the rectifying plate 25, and passes through the hollow tubes 7, 7,.
Maximum humidification efficiency can be secured.

Further, the humidifying elements 5 and 5 have their front upper ends held by an element pressing plate 27 fixed by screws 29 to a mounting bracket 28 fixed to a casing top plate 1e. It is to be fixed on a mounting table 8, and a predetermined distance D is maintained between the air outlet 3 and the humidifying elements 5, 5. The interval D
Are hollow tubes 7, which constitute the humidifying element 5,
Even if the water in the water container 6 jumps out when the 7... Are damaged, it is desirable that the dimensions are such that the water does not scatter outside the humidifier. The element holding plate 27 includes:
As shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 3 and FIG. 27b and the holding plate main body 27
a upper pressing portions 27c, 27c which are located at the lower ends of the front pressing portions 27b, 27b and are in contact with the front end of the upper surface of the humidifying element 5, and the pressing portions 27c, 27c at the upper end of the pressing plate main body 27a. Mounting portions 27d, 2 cut obliquely to the portion corresponding to the central portion between
7d, a screw hole 30a into which the screw 29 is inserted, and a head portion 29a of the screw 29 that is continuous with the screw hole 30a in the horizontal direction.
And a guide hole 30b having a size from which the hole can escape. Therefore, when the element holding plate 27 is slid in the direction of the arrow P (see FIGS. 2 and 7) after the screw 29 is loosened, the head 29a of the screw 29 can be detached from the guide hole 30b, and the screw 29 is completely removed. The element holding plate 27 can be removed without screwing off. That is, the screw 29 does not fall and be lost when the element pressing plate 27 is removed.

As shown in FIG. 2, the humidifying device C having the above-described structure includes hanging brackets 31 attached to both sides 1c of the casing 1 and a ceiling 32 of the prefabricated refrigerator A.
To be supported by supporting bolts 33, 33. Further, in the case of the humidifier C having the above configuration, the water contained in the water container 6 permeates into the hollow tubes 7, 7,.
7 ・ ・ ・ Humidification efficiency is close to 100% because the air flowing inside is humidified, and when used in the prefabricated refrigerator A, it will be humidified at a low temperature. Since the amount of humidification is limited and the consumption of water is limited, it is only necessary to provide a water supply tank 34 for supplying water to the humidification elements 5 and 5 on the upper surface of the ceiling 32, which requires water supply work. do not do. Code 35, 3
6 is a double nut, 37 is a single nut, 38 is an L-shaped reinforcing member, and 39 is a silicone sealant.

The humidifier configured as described above has the following functions and effects.

The air W pressure-fed by the blower 4 passes through the hollow tubes 7, 7,... Constituting the humidifying elements 5, 5, and is humidified by the steam permeated and vaporized in the hollow tubes 7, 7,. As a result, the humidified air W _{2 is} blown out from the air outlet 3 formed in the front plate 1 b of the casing 1 to humidify the room (for example, inside the prefabricated refrigerator A).

If the humidifying operation is continued for a predetermined time, the humidifying elements 5 and 5 need to be replaced. At that time, the humidifying elements 5 and 5 are replaced through the air outlet 3 formed in the casing front plate 1b. It can be performed. That is, the replacement work of the humidifying element 5 becomes easy. Also, the hollow tubes 7, 7,... In the humidifying element 5 can be visually confirmed from the air outlet 3, so that it is easy to determine the replacement time and the like or to cause a failure.

Further, since there is no need to weld a member such as a bypass prevention plate to the casing bottom plate 1d functioning as the drain pan 40, it is possible to completely perform the rust-preventive painting, and the function as the drain pan 40 is extended. In addition to being able to hold, there is no obstruction, so that drainage is good.

Second Embodiment FIG. 8 shows a humidifying device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

In this case, a drain pan 40 which is separate from the casing bottom plate 1d is provided on the casing bottom plate 1d. The element mounting table 8 supporting the humidifying elements 5 and 5 is connected to the side plates 1 c and 1 of the casing 1.
c. In this way, drain pan 4
Since it is no longer necessary to weld members such as bypass prevention plates to zero, it is possible to completely perform rust-preventive painting, so that the function as the drain pan 40 can be maintained for a long time and there is no obstruction. Drain discharge is also good. Other configurations and effects are
The description is omitted because it is the same as in the first embodiment.

Third Embodiment FIG. 9 shows a humidifier according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

In this case, a drain pan 40 which is separate from the casing bottom plate 1d is provided on the casing bottom plate 1d. The element mounting table 8 supporting the humidifying elements 5 and 5 is provided on the casing bottom plate 1d so as to straddle the drain pan 40. This eliminates the need to weld a member such as a bypass prevention plate to the drain pan 40, so that the rust-preventive coating can be performed completely, and the function as the drain pan 40 can be maintained for a long time. Since no waste is present, drain discharge is also good. The other configuration and operation and effect are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus the description is omitted.

Fourth Embodiment FIG. 10 shows a humidifier according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

In this case, a drain pan 40 which is separate from the casing bottom plate 1d is provided on the casing bottom plate 1d. The element mount 8 supporting the humidifying elements 5 and 5 is mounted on a member other than the drain pan 40 (for example, the top plate 1e of the casing 1). This eliminates the need to weld a member such as a bypass prevention plate to the drain pan 40, so that the rust-preventive coating can be performed completely, and the function as the drain pan 40 can be maintained for a long time. Since no waste is present, drain discharge is also good. The other configuration and operation and effect are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus the description is omitted.

In the above description, the humidifying device used in the prefabricated refrigerator is described as an embodiment, but the present invention can of course be applied to a humidifying device used for other purposes.

[0043]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, in the humidifying device having the humidifying element 5 for imparting humidity to the air flow and the drain pan 40 provided on the bottom plate 1d of the casing 1, the humidifying element 5 is located on both sides of the humidifying element 5. An element mounting base 8 for supporting the humidifying element 5 is provided at a position above the drain pan 40 between the members to be humidified, so that the humidifying element 5 is located above the drain pan 40 on both sides of the humidifying element 5. Since it is supported by the element mounting base 8 erected on the drain pan 40, there is no obstacle on the drain pan 40,
The entire surface can be rust-proof painted, and the drain can be discharged well.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in the humidifying device provided with the humidifying element 5 for imparting humidity to the air flow and the drain pan 40 provided on the bottom plate 1d of the casing 1, the side plates 1c and 1c of the casing 1 The drain pan 40
An element mount 8 for supporting the humidifying element 5 is provided at a higher position, and the humidifying element 5 is
Above the drain pan 40, the side plate 1 of the casing 1
Since it is supported by the element mounting base 8 erected on c and 1c, there is no obstruction on the drain pan 40, so that the entire surface can be rust-proof painted and the drain pan can be covered. There is an effect that discharge can be performed well.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in the humidifying device including the humidifying element 5 for imparting humidity to the air flow and the drain pan 40 provided on the bottom plate 1d of the casing 1, the drain pan 40 is provided on the casing bottom plate 1d. An element mount 8 for supporting the humidifying element 5 is provided so as to straddle the humidifying element 5, and the humidifying element 5 is
Is supported by the element mount 8 erected on the bottom plate 1d of the casing 1 so that there is no obstacle on the drain pan 40. This makes it possible to discharge the drain well.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in a humidifying device including the humidifying element 5 for imparting humidity to the air flow and the drain pan 40 provided on the bottom plate 1d of the casing 1, the element mounting base for supporting the humidifying element 5 is provided. 8 is supported by a member other than the drain pan 40, and the element mount 8 supporting the humidifying element 5 is connected to the drain pan 40.
Drain pan 4
There is no obstruction on the top surface 0, so that the entire surface can be rust-proof coated and the drain can be discharged well.

As in the invention of claim 5, claim 1
In the humidifier described, the element mounting base 8 is
When installed between the side bypass prevention plates 14, 14 that block the flow of air that bypasses both sides of the humidifying element 5, members that perform bypass prevention on both sides of the humidifying element 5 are used as members on which the element mounting base 8 is installed. Since they can also be used, the mounting structure is simplified.

As in the sixth aspect of the present invention, in the humidifying apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects, the lower end of the humidifier is provided on the upper surface of the casing bottom plate 1d. When the lower bypass prevention plate 16 that abuts and blocks the flow of air that bypasses below the humidifying element 5 is formed integrally, the element mounting base 8 and the lower bypass prevention plate 16 can be integrated, and the number of parts can be reduced. Also, the number of assembly steps can be reduced.

As in the invention of claim 7, in the humidifying device according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, the humidifying element 5 is replaced with a water container 6 for containing water. And a plurality of hollow tubes 7, 7, 7,... Having a water vapor permeability that are supported through the water container 6 in the flow direction of air from the air suction port 2 toward the air outlet 3.
In this case, the air flowing through the hollow tubes 7, 7,... Is humidified by the steam that permeates and evaporates into the hollow tubes 7, 7,.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a state in which a humidifier according to a first embodiment of the present invention is used in a prefabricated refrigerator.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an attached state of the humidifying device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional side view of the humidifier according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line IV-IV of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a blower mounting portion in the humidifier according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a rear view showing a main part on the back side of the humidifying element in the humidifying device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged front view of an element pressing plate in the humidifying device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a vertical sectional front view of a humidifier according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a vertical sectional front view of a humidifier according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a vertical sectional front view of a humidifier according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 is a casing, 1a is a back plate, 1b is a front plate, 1c is a side plate, 1d is a bottom plate, 1e is a top plate, 2 is an air inlet, 3 is an air outlet, 4 is a blower, 5 is a humidifying element, 6 is Water container, 7 is a hollow tube, 8 is an element mount, 14
Is a side bypass prevention plate, 16 is a lower bypass prevention plate, 4
0 is a drain pan, W is air, and W ₂ is humidified air.

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A humidifying device comprising a humidifying element (5) for imparting humidity to an air flow, wherein a drain pan (40) is provided on a bottom plate (1d) of a casing (1). A humidifying device comprising an element mount (8) for supporting the humidifying element (5) at a position above the drain pan (40) between members located on both sides. 2. A humidifying device comprising a humidifying element (5) for imparting humidity to an air flow and a drain pan (40) provided on a bottom plate (1d) of a casing (1), wherein a side plate of the casing (1) is provided. (1c) The humidifying device, wherein an element mount (8) for supporting the humidifying element (5) is provided at a position above the drain pan (40) above the drain pan (40). 3. A humidifying device comprising a humidifying element (5) for imparting humidity to an air flow, wherein a drain pan (40) is provided on a bottom plate (1d) of a casing (1). A humidifier, wherein an element mount (8) for supporting the humidifying element (5) is provided so as to straddle the drain pan (40). 4. A humidifying device comprising a humidifying element (5) for imparting humidity to an air flow and a drain pan (40) provided on a bottom plate (1d) of a casing (1), wherein the humidifying element (5) is provided. The supporting element mount (8)
A humidifier, wherein the humidifier is supported by a member other than the drain pan (40). 5. The element mounting base (8) is provided between side bypass prevention plates (14), (14) for preventing the flow of air bypassing both sides of the humidifying element (5). The humidifier according to claim 1, wherein 6. A lower bypass prevention element, wherein a lower end of the element mounting base (8) is in contact with an upper surface of the casing bottom plate (1d) to prevent a flow of air bypassing below the humidifying element (5). 6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the plate is formed in one piece.
The humidifier according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 7. Water vapor penetrating and supporting the humidifying element 5 in a water container 6 in which water is stored and in a flow direction of air from the air inlet 2 to the air outlet 3 with respect to the water container 6. A large number of hollow tubes 7, 7,
The above-mentioned claim 1, characterized by comprising:
The humidifier according to any one of 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.