JP2002295871A - Humidifier - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem of a conventional humidifier, in which each time the user must supply water to a supply tank, since it has such a structure that it is to conduct water supply by water supply tank, and that the nonevaporating components of a variety of inorganic salt, etc., within water supplied to the humidifier concentrate and precipitate in a vaporization function part, which incurs the drop of heat conductivity of a heater and the corrosion of a water reservoir. SOLUTION: A humidifier 401 is constituted, such that it is supplied with water by a water supply pipe 402 connected to a water delivery pipe of a building or the like, dispensing with the water supply work. Moreover, a water reservoir 408 is provided with an electrical conductivity measurement part 406 and a drain valve 415; and if the electrical conductivity of the water reserved in the water reservoir 308 is at or exceeds specified value, the drain valve 415 is opened to discharge water out of the device. The precipitation and adhesion of the unevaporative components of a variety of inorganic salts, etc., to the vaporizing function can be prevented by discharging the reserved water where the unevaporative components of a variety of inorganic salts, etc., out of the device.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a humidifying device for humidifying a space around the device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a configuration of a conventional humidifier. In the conventional humidifier 101, water is supplied to a vaporization function unit (water storage unit) 106 through a water receiving unit 104 and a water supply pipe 105 by a detachable water supply tank 102. The water stored in the water storage unit 106 is heated and vaporized by a heater 107 provided in the water storage unit 106, and is diffused from the steam discharge port 109 to the space around the device. Water receiving part 10
4 is provided with a water level detection unit 103,
When the tank 2 becomes empty and the water level of the water receiving section 104 decreases, the control section 110 stops the operation.

[0003]

The conventional humidifying apparatus 1 described above.
In 01, since the water storage unit 106 as the vaporizing function unit is configured to supply water by the water supply tank 102, the user has to supply water to the water supply tank 102 every time. It is possible to reduce the frequency of water supply by increasing the size of the water supply tank 102, but this has led to a reduction in water supply workability due to an increase in the size of the apparatus and an increase in the weight of the water supply tank.

Further, when water other than pure water such as tap water is supplied to the vaporizing function section of the humidifying device and used, the water used is vaporized and concentrated to remove inorganic salts and the like contained in the water. The non-evaporable component precipitates and adheres to the surface of the heater 107, the inner surface of the water storage unit 106, etc., so that the heat conductivity of the heater 107 is reduced, and the heater 107 and the water storage unit 1 are reduced.
06, the water supply pipe 105 was blocked, and the like.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to eliminate the need for a water supply operation and to prevent the function of the apparatus from being impaired by deposits such as inorganic salts derived from used water. Another object of the present invention is to provide a highly convenient humidifier.

[0006]

Means for Solving the Problems and Action / Effect To achieve the above object, a humidifying device according to the first aspect of the present invention provides a water supply (water supply) to a vaporizing function section of the humidifying device. The water supply pipe extended from the vaporization function section is directly connected to a water distribution pipe of a building or the like in which the humidifier is installed.

[0007] The replenishment (water supply) of water to the vaporizing function part is performed by directly connecting a water supply pipe extended from the vaporizing function part of the humidifier to a water distribution pipe of a building or the like in which the humidifier is installed. It is possible to continuously supply water to the vaporizing function section of the humidifier, so that the water tank provided in the conventional humidifier becomes unnecessary and the water supplied to the water tank, which is required in the conventional humidifier, is not required. The replenishment work can be omitted, and the convenience for the user can be improved.

The vaporizing function of the humidifier of the present invention includes a method of heating water to vaporize, a method of vaporizing by impregnating water into a porous body and blowing air, and an ultrasonic vibrator. The same effect can be obtained by any method such as a method of atomizing water.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the humidifying apparatus according to the first aspect, a water supply pipe extending from a vaporizing function section of the humidifying apparatus is provided in a water distribution pipe of a building or the like in which the humidifying apparatus is installed. A connection member was attached to the water spouting part of the supplied water faucet fitting to make a connection. According to this configuration, in addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 1, the water supply pipe of the humidifier is installed using the existing water tap fitting without making a water distribution pipe of a building or the like when installing the humidifier. It becomes possible to connect to a water distribution pipe of a building or the like, and it becomes possible to improve the installation workability of the humidifying device.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the humidifying apparatus according to the first aspect, a branching member is attached to a water tap fitting provided on a water distribution pipe of a building or the like in which the humidifying apparatus is installed. Thus, a water distribution pipe is formed, and a water supply pipe extending from the vaporization function section of the humidifier is connected to the water distribution pipe. According to this configuration, in addition to the functions of the invention according to claims 1 and 2, since the water distribution branch pipe is formed in the water faucet by attaching the branching member, the water discharge function of the existing water faucet is provided. It is possible to easily install the humidifier without damaging the humidifier.

A humidifier according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the humidifier according to the second or third aspect, wherein a water supply pipe extending from the vaporizing function part is attached to a water discharge part of a water supply faucet; Is configured to be detachably connected to a branching member attached to a water tap fitting. According to this configuration, in addition to the effects of the invention according to claims 2 and 3,
The work of connecting the water supply pipe of the humidifier can be performed more easily, and the installation workability can be further improved.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the humidifying apparatus according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, a water supply pipe extending from a vaporizing function section of the humidifying apparatus is used to supply hot water to a building or the like in which the apparatus is installed. By connecting to piping, hot water was supplied to the vaporization function part of the humidifier. By supplying hot water to the vaporizing function part of the humidifying device, the humidifying device that heats the supplied water and promotes vaporization, compared with the case where water is supplied, needs to heat the supplied water to the vaporized water temperature. The amount of energy can be reduced.

[0013] Further, in the case of supplying water for replenishing the supply water, which is reduced by heating and vaporizing the supply water in the vaporization function section of the humidifier, the supply water heated to the vaporized water temperature in the vaporization function section is provided. Supplying water lowers the supply water temperature. On the other hand, when hot water is supplied, it is possible to reduce the degree of decrease in supply water temperature compared to when supplying water, and it is possible to reduce the degree of decrease in the vaporization efficiency of the vaporization function unit due to supply of supply water. Becomes It should be noted that even in a humidifying device that does not heat the supply water, the steam generation efficiency can be improved by supplying hot water to the vaporizing function unit.

A humidifying device according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the humidifying device according to the first to fifth aspects, wherein a water supply shutoff valve is provided at a tip of a water supply pipe of the humidifying device. According to this configuration, in addition to the operation of the invention according to claims 1 to 5, by providing a water supply shutoff valve at the tip of the water supply pipe, water is supplied to the humidifying device when the device main body fails, when water leaks, and the like. Can be easily stopped.

A humidifying device according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the humidifying device according to the sixth aspect, further comprising an abnormal water supply detecting mechanism for detecting an excessive supply of water to the vaporizing function section of the humidifying device. The provided water supply shutoff valve is configured to be automatically shut off based on the abnormal water supply detection signal of the detection mechanism. According to this configuration, in addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 6, it is possible to shut off the water supply cutoff valve based on the abnormal water supply detection signal by the abnormal water supply detection mechanism of the humidifying device, It is possible to prevent water leakage to the outside of the device beforehand.

In addition to the abnormal water supply detection mechanism in the humidifier,
If a water leakage detection mechanism that detects water leakage to the outer periphery of the vaporization function unit is provided and the water supply cutoff valve is shut off by the water leakage detection signal from the detection mechanism, it is possible to further prevent water leakage etc. Becomes

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the humidifying apparatus according to the seventh aspect, a water supply shutoff valve is provided at a tip of a water supply pipe extending from the vaporizing function section of the humidifier, and further, the water supply shutoff valve is operated. The water supply pipe is provided integrally with the water supply pipe. According to this configuration, in addition to the operation of the invention according to claim 7, by integrally providing the power supply cable for operating the water supply cutoff valve with the water supply pipe, in addition to the connection of the water supply pipe when installing the humidifying device, There is no need to wire a cable for operating the water supply cutoff valve, and the installation workability can be improved. In addition, since the cable for operating the shut-off valve is provided integrally with the water supply pipe, the cable is not exposed to the outside after the humidifying device is installed, and the design and cleanability of the device can be improved. Become.

In a humidifying apparatus according to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the humidifying apparatus according to the seventh aspect, a power supply for supplying power to the shutoff valve and a shutoff signal receiver are provided in the water supply shutoff valve, and a shutoff signal is provided in the humidifier main body. Each of the transmitters is provided, and the water supply cutoff valve automatically receives a water supply valve cutoff signal emitted from the cutoff signal transmitter provided in the apparatus main body by receiving a cutoff signal receiver provided in the cutoff valve. It is configured to be shut off. According to this configuration, in addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 7, an operating cable from the apparatus main body to the water supply cutoff valve is not required, and in the installation work of the humidifying apparatus, the total length of the water supply pipe according to the installation location is reduced. Adjustment can be easily performed, and the design of the device can be further improved.

The power supply for the shutoff valve provided in the water supply shutoff valve of the humidifier may be configured to be supplied from a distribution line separately from the humidifier body, or may be configured to be supplied by a battery. It is more preferable to use a power generation mechanism that uses a water flow passing through the battery and a storage battery that stores the electricity generated by the mechanism, because the work of wiring the power supply cable and the work of replacing the battery are not required.

[0020] In the humidifying apparatus according to the tenth aspect,
The humidifier according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising a blower fan for dissipating the steam generated by the vaporizing function unit of the humidifier to the outside of the humidifier. According to this configuration, in addition to the effect of the invention according to claims 1 to 9, the steam generated by the humidifying device is diffused to the periphery of the device by blowing air by the fan provided in the humidifying device without depending on natural diffusion. This makes it possible to dissipate the steam to a wider area, and to more uniformly humidify the space around the humidifier.

[0021] In the humidifying apparatus according to the eleventh aspect,
In the humidifying device according to the tenth aspect, the humidifying device includes a blower fan and a blower fan control function unit, and the output of the blower fan can be changed by the blower fan control function unit. According to this configuration, in addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 10, by changing the wind speed at which the steam generated from the humidifier is diverted, it is possible to change the radiating distance of the steam radiated from the humidifier. Becomes
The vapor can be diffused to a wider range, and the humidification of the space around the humidifier can be performed more uniformly.

A humidifying device according to a twelfth aspect of the present invention is a humidifying device for humidifying a space around the device by vaporizing and dispersing water, wherein a vaporizing function portion of the humidifying device is extended from the vaporizing function portion. A water storage unit that stores water supplied by the water supply pipe, a water level detection unit that detects the water level of the water stored in the water storage unit, a water supply valve that opens and closes the water supply pipe flow path based on a signal from the water level detection unit, and a water storage unit that stores the water. A heater for heating and evaporating the collected water and a water temperature detecting unit for detecting the temperature of the water stored in the water storage unit were subjected to antifouling treatment or anticorrosion treatment on the inner surface of the water storage unit.

The humidifier generates steam by heating the supplied water to a vaporized water temperature by a heater. When the steam is dissipated and the supply water decreases, the water level detector of the humidifier detects the "water supply start water level", opens the water supply valve, and connects the humidifier to the water supply pipe of the building where the humidifier is installed. The supply water is supplied to the water storage part of the vaporization function part via the water supply pipe of (1). When the water level detection unit detects the “water supply stop water level” while opening the water supply valve and supplying water to the water storage unit, the water supply valve is closed and the water supply to the water storage unit is stopped. According to this configuration, the user is released from the work of supplying water to the humidifier by the water supply tank, which is required in the conventional humidifier.

The water stored in the water storage section is heated and vaporized,
By replenishing the reduced water and repeating heating and vaporization, non-evaporable components such as inorganic salts contained in the supply water are concentrated in the water storage part, and adhere and precipitate on the inner surface of the water storage part. The inner surface of the humidifier water storage section of the invention is subjected to an antifouling treatment or a corrosion resistance treatment, so that it is possible to prevent the water storage section from being corroded due to adhesion of inorganic salts and the like and adhesion of inorganic salts and the like. As the antifouling treatment or the anticorrosion treatment, a film of a fluorine-based compound such as an ethylene tetrafluoride polymer is preferable, but metal plating such as chromium plating may be used. Even if the water reservoir is formed of a highly corrosion-resistant stainless steel such as SUS316L, it is possible to prevent corrosion of the water reservoir due to adhesion and precipitation of inorganic salts and the like.

A humidifying device according to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention is a humidifying device for humidifying a space around the device by vaporizing and dispersing water, wherein a vaporizing function portion of the humidifying device is extended from the vaporizing function portion. A water storage unit that stores water supplied by the water supply pipe, a water level detection unit that detects the water level of the water stored in the water storage unit, a water supply valve that opens and closes the water supply pipe flow path based on a signal from the water level detection unit, and a water storage unit that stores the water. A heater for heating and evaporating the collected water, and a water temperature detection unit for detecting the temperature of the water stored in the water storage unit. Further, the water level detection unit, the water supply valve, the heater, and the water temperature detection unit of the humidifier are supported by a part other than the pot-shaped member forming the water storage unit of the humidifier, so that the pot-shaped member forming the water storage unit can be easily removed. And

According to this configuration, in addition to the function of the invention according to claims 1 to 11, the configuration is such that the pot-like member constituting the water storage section can be easily removed. It is possible for the user to easily perform the cleaning work of the inorganic salts and the like in the supply water that have been concentrated, precipitated, and adhered to the water.

[0027] In the humidifying apparatus according to the fourteenth aspect,
In the humidifier according to the twelfth or thirteenth aspect, a heat insulating layer is provided on the outer surface of the water storage part of the humidifier. According to this configuration, in addition to the function of the invention according to claims 12 to 13, the heat retaining layer is provided on the outer surface of the water storage portion heated to vaporize the supply water, so that heat radiation from the outer surface of the water storage portion is provided. Can be reduced, and the heating energy loss of the supply water can be reduced. In addition, as a heat insulating layer, a vacuum layer may be used in addition to a heat insulating material using a sponge-like air layer.

[0028] In the humidifying device according to the fifteenth aspect,
The humidifier according to any one of claims 12 to 14, wherein the water level detector of the humidifier can detect a plurality of water levels and can select an amount of water to be stored in a water storage unit of the humidifier. . In the humidifier of the present invention, in addition to the `` water supply start water level '' for starting water supply to the water storage section and the `` water supply stop water level '' for stopping water supply to the water storage section, the `` second water supply stop water level '' different from the `` water supply stop water level '' The "water level" can be detected by the water level detection unit.

The "second water supply stop water level" is changed to the "water supply stop water level".
If the water level is set lower than the water level (small water volume) and "second water supply stop water level" is selected at the start of operation, the "water supply stop water level"
As compared with the case where the operation is started from the normal water level, the time for heating the supply water stored in the water storage unit to the vaporized water temperature can be reduced, and the convenience of the device can be improved.

[0030] In the humidifying device according to the sixteenth aspect of the present invention,
In the humidifier according to claim 15, when the operation is started from a state in which no water is stored in the water storage section of the humidifier, the water is stored in the humidifier according to the temperature of the water stored in the humidifier. When the amount of water to be stored is equal to or lower than a predetermined water temperature, a small amount of water is automatically selected.

In the humidifier of the present invention, when the operation is started from a state in which no water is stored in the water storage portion of the humidifier, the "second water supply" having a water level (small water amount) lower than the "water supply stop water level". The supply of water is temporarily stopped at the "stop water level", and the temperature of the supply water stored in the water storage unit is detected by the water temperature detection unit. If the temperature of the supply water stored in the water storage section is equal to or higher than a predetermined water temperature,
The operation is started after water is supplied to the “water supply stop water level”.

According to this configuration, even when water having a low water temperature is supplied to the water storage section, it is possible to raise the supply water to the vaporized water temperature more quickly, and it is possible to increase the time required until steam is generated after the start of operation. A short, highly convenient humidifier can be configured.

[0033] In the humidifying apparatus according to the seventeenth aspect,
The humidifier according to any one of claims 12 to 16, wherein the humidifier has a cleaning time notifying means for notifying a user of a cleaning time of underwater scale components such as inorganic salts deposited and adhered on the inner surface of the water storage section of the humidifier.

According to this configuration, it becomes possible for the user to know the cleaning time of the submerged scale component that has precipitated and adhered to the inside of the reservoir, and the submerged scale component has precipitated and adhered to the interior of the reservoir.
It is possible to prevent problems such as a decrease in heat conductivity of the heater, corrosion of the water storage portion, and blockage of the water supply pipe, which are caused by the adhesion. As the notification means, it is preferable to operate an alarm lamp or an alarm sound, and it is desirable to automatically stop the subsequent operation.

[0035] In the humidifying apparatus according to the eighteenth aspect,
18. The humidifying device according to claim 17, wherein the humidifying device includes an energizing time storage unit that stores an energizing time to the heating heater of the humidifying device, and the cleaning time notification unit of the humidifying device includes a heating heater that is stored in the energizing time storage unit. It is configured to operate when the power supply time to the power supply exceeds a predetermined time.

The operation of the humidifier is continued, and the supply water is replenished.
When the steam is continuously generated by heating, the underwater scale components such as inorganic salts in the feed water are concentrated in the water storage portion of the humidifier. When the operation is further continued, the components are eventually concentrated to the solubility limit concentrations of the components or more, and underwater scale components such as inorganic salts in the feed water are deposited and adhere to the inside of the water storage portion of the humidifier.

When the humidifier is operated with a constant supply water heating energy, the amount of generated steam is roughly proportional to the power supply time to the heater of the humidifier, so that the power supply time to the heater is measured. In addition, it is possible to estimate the approximate degree of concentration of the supply water stored in the water storage unit.

An energizing time to the heater is set based on the energizing time so that an underwater scale component such as inorganic salts in the feed water is deposited or adhered to the inside of the water storage part of the humidifying device or less. By operating the cleaning time notifying means, it is possible to prevent underwater scale components such as inorganic salts from depositing and adhering inside the water storage section of the humidifier.

In the humidifying device according to the nineteenth aspect,
The humidifier according to claim 18 is configured such that a set value of the energizing time until the cleaning time notifying means of the humidifier is activated can be selected.

The operation time required for the scale component to precipitate on the inner surface of the water storage section of the humidifier depends on the concentration of the scale component in the water such as inorganic salts in the feed water.

According to the humidifying device of the present invention, the set value of the energizing time until the cleaning time notifying means is activated can be selected. In addition, it is possible to select an energization time until the cleaning time notification unit is activated, and it is possible to notify a user of a more accurate cleaning time.

In the humidifying apparatus according to the twentieth aspect,
18. The humidifying device according to claim 17, further comprising a water supply frequency storage unit configured to store a water supply frequency to the water storage unit of the humidifier, wherein the cleaning time notification unit of the humidifier has a water supply frequency stored in the storage unit that exceeds a predetermined frequency. It is configured to operate due to this.

When the humidifier is operated with a constant supply water heating energy, the amount of generated steam can be represented by the total amount of water supplied to the humidifier. It is possible to estimate the approximate degree of concentration of the supply water stored in the water storage unit from a series of water supply operation times in which the “water level” is detected and water is supplied to the “water supply stop water level”.

For this reason, the number of times of water supply is set so that the underwater scale components such as inorganic salts in the feed water are deposited or adhered to the inside of the water storage part of the humidifying device or less, and based on the set number of times of water supply. By operating the cleaning time notifying means, it is possible to prevent underwater scale components such as inorganic salts from depositing and adhering inside the water storage section of the humidifier.

In the humidifying device according to the twenty-first aspect,
In the humidifying apparatus according to the twentieth aspect, the set value of the number of times of water supply until the cleaning time notifying means of the humidifying apparatus is activated can be selected.

The number of times of water supply until the scale component precipitates on the inner surface of the water storage section of the humidifier differs depending on the concentration of the scale component in water such as inorganic salts in the feed water.

According to the humidifying device of the present invention, the set value of the number of times of water supply until the cleaning time notifying means is activated can be selected. In addition, it is possible to select the number of times of water supply until the cleaning time notification unit is activated, and it is possible to notify the user of a more appropriate cleaning time.

According to the humidifying device of the invention according to claim 22,
The humidifier according to claim 17, further comprising a heater and a water temperature detector on a bottom surface or an outer peripheral portion of the water storage unit of the humidifier, wherein the cleaning time notifying means of the humidifier detects the temperature of the water temperature detector equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature. It is configured to operate upon detection.

When the humidifying device is provided with a heater and a water temperature detecting unit on the bottom or outer periphery of the water storage unit of the humidifier, the humidification operation is performed when the water inside the water storage unit is heated across the water storage unit. The inside of the water storage unit has a constant temperature at the boiling point of water, and the water temperature detection unit provided outside the water storage unit also detects the constant temperature.

When the underwater scale component is deposited and adheres to the bottom or the inner surface of the water storage unit of the humidifier to form a layer, the heater provided on the bottom or the outer periphery of the water storage unit applies the water to the water storage unit and the scale layer. The water in the reservoir will be heated separately. When heating the water inside the water storage unit with the water storage unit and the scale layer separated, the heat conductivity from the heater to the water is reduced by the scale layer, and the water temperature detection unit provided outside the water storage unit has a scale layer formed. Higher temperature than before.

According to the structure of the present invention, it is possible to activate the cleaning time notifying means of the humidifier based on the rise in the detected temperature due to the formation of the scale layer on the inner surface of the water storage section. It is possible to notify an accurate cleaning time.

According to the humidifying device of the invention according to claim 23,
18. The humidifier according to claim 17, further comprising an electric conductivity measuring unit for measuring electric conductivity of the water stored in the water storage unit, wherein the humidifier cleaning time notifying unit measures the electric conductivity measured by the electric conductivity measuring unit. However, it is configured to operate when a predetermined value is exceeded.

The operation of the humidifier is continued, and the supply water is replenished.
When heating is continued to generate steam, the underwater scale components such as inorganic salts in the supply water are concentrated in the water storage portion of the humidifier, and the electric conductivity of the supply water increases.

An electric conductivity value of the feed water is set such that an underwater scale component such as inorganic salts in the feed water precipitates and adheres to the inside of the water storage section of the humidifier, and the set electric conductivity is set. By operating the cleaning time notifying means based on the value, it is possible to prevent underwater scale components such as inorganic salts from depositing and adhering inside the water storage section of the humidifier.

In the humidifying apparatus according to claim 24,
24. The humidifier according to claim 12, wherein the water reservoir of the humidifier also serves as a reservoir of condensed water discharged from the dehumidifier provided in the humidifier separately from the vaporizer. And

According to this configuration, the function of the humidifier and the function of the dehumidifier, which were conventionally separate devices, can be realized by one device, and the function of the vaporizing function section of the humidifier can be realized. Since the same water storage unit serves as the water storage unit and the water storage unit of the dehumidification function unit, it is possible to reduce the size of the device and to provide a highly convenient humidity control device for the user. The dehumidification method of the dehumidification function section provided in the humidifier of the present invention is not particularly limited, and the operation of the present invention can be obtained as long as water is generated as a discharge by the dehumidification operation.

According to a humidifying device according to a twenty-fifth aspect, in the humidifying device according to the twenty-fourth aspect, the humidifying device includes a humidity measuring unit for measuring humidity outside the humidifying device, And an operation control unit that automatically selects the humidification operation by operating the vaporization function unit and the dehumidification operation by operating the dehumidification function unit of the humidifier.

According to this configuration, the humidifying device having both the humidifying (vaporizing) function unit and the dehumidifying function unit is automatically operated based on the humidity measurement value around the device by the humidity measuring unit provided in the humidifying device. Humidifying or dehumidifying operation can be performed, and a user can be provided with a device that is highly convenient for adjusting the humidity of the installed space.

In the humidifying device according to claim 26, in the humidifying device according to claim 24 or 25, when the humidifying device performs the dehumidifying operation by operating the dehumidifying function part of the humidifying device, the condensation by the dehumidifying operation is performed. An alarm transmission unit that detects that water has been filled in the water storage unit of the vaporization function unit of the humidifier by a water level detection unit provided in the water storage unit, and issues a full water warning based on a full water level signal of the water level detection unit. .

According to this configuration, the water level detection unit provided in the water storage unit of the humidifying device controls the water supply to the water storage unit during the humidification operation, so that the water storage unit is filled with the condensed water during the dehumidification operation. It can be used for monitoring,
It is not necessary to provide a plurality of water level detectors, and it is possible to reduce the size and cost of the device.

Further, during the dehumidifying operation, it is possible to notify the user of the discharge time of the condensed water in the water storage unit by detecting that the water storage unit is filled with the condensed water and issuing a full water warning by an alarm transmitting unit. It becomes possible.

Further, when the water level detecting section detects the full water level, the operation control section of the apparatus automatically stops the dehumidifying operation, thereby preventing water leakage from the water storage section to the outside of the apparatus. It is possible to do.

In the humidifying apparatus according to claim 27, in the humidifying apparatus according to claims 12 to 16, the vaporizing function section of the humidifying apparatus stores water supplied by a water supply pipe extending from the vaporizing function section. Unit, a water level detection unit that detects the level of water stored in the water storage unit, a water supply valve that opens and closes a water supply pipe flow path based on a signal from the water level detection unit, and heating that heats and vaporizes the water stored in the water storage unit. The water storage unit includes a heater and a water temperature detection unit that detects the temperature of the water stored in the water storage unit. The water storage unit includes a drain valve and a drain pipe for discharging the water stored in the water storage unit to the outside of the device. The configuration was adopted.

According to this configuration, claims 12 to 16
In addition to the operation of the invention according to the present invention, by having a configuration provided with a drain valve and a drain pipe for discharging the water stored in the water storage unit out of the device, when not operating for a long time, when moving the device, For example, when it is desired to discharge water from the water storage unit of the device, the stored water can be drained out of the device by the drain valve and the drain pipe without disassembling the device.

According to a humidifying apparatus according to claim 28, in the humidifying apparatus according to claim 27, the humidifying apparatus includes an energizing time storing means for storing an energizing time to the heater of the humidifying apparatus, and the heating means stored in the storing means. When the energization time to the heater exceeds a predetermined time, the drain valve of the apparatus is opened, and the water stored in the water storage section of the apparatus is discharged outside the apparatus.

The operation of the humidifier is continued, and the supply water is replenished.
When the steam is continuously generated by heating, the underwater scale components such as inorganic salts in the feed water are concentrated in the water storage portion of the humidifier. When the operation is further continued, the components are eventually concentrated to the solubility limit concentrations of the components or more, and underwater scale components such as inorganic salts in the feed water are deposited and adhere to the inside of the water storage portion of the humidifier.

The energizing time to the heater is set such that the underwater scale components such as inorganic salts in the supply water are deposited or adhered to the inside of the water storage part of the humidifier, and the energizing time is set based on the set energizing time. In addition, by opening the drain valve of the equipment and discharging the water stored in the water storage part of the equipment to the outside of the equipment, the underwater scale components such as inorganic salts precipitate in the water storage part of the humidifier.
It is possible to prevent adhesion.

According to the humidifying device of the invention according to claim 29,
The humidifier according to claim 28, wherein a set value of the energization time until the drain valve of the humidifier is opened can be selected.

According to the humidifying device of the present invention, the set value of the energizing time until the drain valve of the device is opened can be selected, so that it can be adjusted according to the concentration of the underwater scale components such as inorganic salts in the feed water to be used. In addition, it is possible to select the energizing time until the drain valve is opened, and it is possible to discharge the supply water with a more appropriate concentration degree according to the supply water quality.

[0070] In the humidifying apparatus according to claim 30 of the present invention,
28. The humidifying device according to claim 27, wherein the humidifying device includes a water supply frequency storage unit that stores a water supply frequency to the water storage unit of the device, and when the water supply frequency stored in the storage unit exceeds a predetermined frequency, the drainage of the device is performed. The valve was opened and the water stored in the water storage section was discharged outside the device.

The number of times of water supply is set so that the underwater scale components such as inorganic salts in the feed water are deposited or adhered to the inside of the water storage section of the humidifier, and the number of water supply is set based on the set number of times of water supply. By opening the drain valve and discharging the stored water to the outside of the device, it is possible to prevent the underwater scale components such as inorganic salts from depositing and adhering to the inside of the water storage portion of the humidifying device.

In the humidifying device according to the thirty-first aspect,
The humidifier according to claim 30 is configured such that a set value of the number of times of water supply until the drain valve of the humidifier is opened can be selected.

According to the humidifying device of the present invention, the set value of the number of times of water supply until the drain valve of the device is opened can be selected. In addition, it is possible to select the number of times of water supply until the drain valve is opened, and it is possible to discharge the supply water with a more appropriate degree of concentration according to the quality of the supply water.

In the humidifying apparatus according to claim 32,
28. The humidifying device according to claim 27, wherein the humidifying device includes an electric conductivity measuring unit for measuring electric conductivity of water stored in a water storage unit of the device, and a drain valve of the device has a value measured by the electric conductivity measuring unit. , When the pressure exceeds a predetermined value, the water is released and the water stored in the water storage section is discharged out of the device.

An electric conductivity value of the supply water is set so that the underwater scale components such as inorganic salts in the supply water are deposited or adhered to the inside of the water storage section of the humidifier, and the set electric conductivity is set. By opening the drain valve of the device and discharging the stored water out of the device based on the value, it is possible to prevent underwater scale components such as inorganic salts from depositing and adhering inside the water storage part of the humidifier Becomes

According to a humidifying device of the invention according to claim 33,
33. The humidifying device according to claim 27, wherein the humidifying device discharges the water stored in the water storage portion to the outside by opening the drain valve of the device, closes the drain valve, and opens the water supply valve of the device. After storing the water in the water storage section, the drain valve is further opened to discharge the stored water, and the inside of the water storage section is cleaned.

According to this configuration, the draining valve of the apparatus is opened to perform the draining operation, and then the cleaning operation of supplying and draining water is performed again. It is possible to discharge the supplied water, scale components in the slightly precipitated feed water, and the like to the outside of the apparatus.

In the humidifying apparatus according to the thirty-fourth aspect,
34. The humidifying device according to claim 27, wherein the humidifying device opens a drain valve at the start of operation, discharges water stored in a water storage portion of the device, closes a drain valve of the device, and opens a water supply valve of the device. After the water is stored in the water storage section, the drain valve is opened again to perform the water supply / drain operation to discharge the stored water, and then the water supply valve is opened again to store the water in the water storage section and the operation is started. Configuration.

According to this configuration, when the humidifying device is started to operate, the water accumulated in the water reservoir and cooled is discharged out of the device, and the hot water accumulated and cooled in the water supply pipe is temporarily stored. By discharging the water outside the device after storing it in the storage unit and supplying it again to the water storage unit, it is possible to supply and store uncooled hot water in the water storage unit, and supply water heating energy until the start of steam generation Can be reduced, and the time until the start of generation of steam can be shortened.

In the humidifying apparatus according to claim 35,
The humidifier according to claim 34, wherein a set value of the number of executions of the water supply / drainage operation to be performed when the humidifier starts operation is selectable.

According to this configuration, the appropriate number of water supply / drainage operations for discharging the cooled hot water in the piping is set according to the length of the water supply pipe of the humidifier, the hot water supply conditions, and the like. This makes it possible to start the operation of the humidifier by supplying uncooled hot water into the water storage section, to reduce the supply water heating energy until the start of generation of steam, It is possible to shorten the time until the start of the occurrence.

In the humidifying device according to claim 36,
34. The humidifying device according to claim 27, wherein the humidifying device opens a drain valve of the device at the start of operation, discharges water stored in a water storage portion of the device, closes a drain valve, and opens a water supply valve. After storing the water in the water storage unit, if the temperature of the stored water is lower than the predetermined temperature, open the drain valve, discharge the stored water out of the device, open the water supply valve again, and supply the water to the water storage unit. Operation is started after storage.

According to this configuration, after discharging the stored water that has accumulated in the water storage portion and cooled out of the device, the supply water is discharged according to the temperature of the hot water supplied to the water storage portion of the humidifying device, and the water is discharged again. It is possible to select whether to supply water or start operation, and to cool the operation of the humidifier into the water storage section regardless of the length of the water supply pipe of the humidifier, hot water supply conditions, etc. It is possible to start by supplying hot water that is not used. It is desirable to set an upper limit value for the number of times the water supply / drainage operation is performed in consideration of, for example, when the water heater is not operating.

According to a humidifying apparatus of the present invention,
37. The humidifying device according to claim 27, wherein the water reservoir of the humidifier is configured to also serve as a reservoir of condensed water discharged from the dehumidification function provided in the device, separately from the vaporization function of the device. did.

According to this configuration, the function of the humidifier and the function of the dehumidifier, which were conventionally separate devices, can be realized by one device, and the water storage of the vaporizing function section of the humidifier can be realized. Since the unit and the water storage unit of the dehumidification function unit serve as the same water storage unit, the device can be downsized, and a highly convenient humidity adjustment device can be provided to the user. The dehumidification method of the dehumidification function section provided in the humidifier of the present invention is not particularly limited, and the operation of the present invention can be obtained as long as water is generated as a discharge by the dehumidification operation.

In the humidifying apparatus according to the thirty-eighth aspect,
The humidifying device according to claim 37, wherein the humidifying device is a humidifying device that measures humidity outside the device, and a humidifying operation by operating a vaporizing function unit of the device based on a measurement value of the humidity measuring unit; An operation control unit that automatically selects the dehumidification operation by operating the dehumidification function unit is provided.

According to this configuration, the humidifying device having both the humidifying (vaporizing) function unit and the dehumidifying function unit automatically operates based on the humidity measured around the device by the humidity measuring unit provided in the humidifying device. Humidifying or dehumidifying operation can be performed, and a user can be provided with a device that is highly convenient for adjusting the humidity of the installed space.

According to the humidifying apparatus of the invention according to claim 39,
39. The humidifying device according to claim 37, wherein when the humidifying device performs a dehumidifying operation by operating the dehumidifying function portion of the device, a drain valve provided in a water storage portion of the vaporizing function portion of the device is opened. , The condensed water discharged from the dehumidification function section,
The system is configured to discharge to the outside of the device through a drain pipe provided in the water storage unit.

According to this configuration, the condensed water discharged from the dehumidifying function section can be discharged to the outside of the apparatus through the drain pipe provided in the water storage section, and the user can use the condensed water stored in the water storage section. It is not necessary to perform the operation of discharging the wastewater, and the convenience of the apparatus can be improved.

As a method for discharging the condensed water, the drain valve is always opened during the operation of the dehumidifying function unit of the apparatus, and the drain valve is opened based on the detection of the full level of the condensed water by the water level detecting unit. Any method may be used.

[0091]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an installed state of a humidifier according to one embodiment of the present invention. The humidifier 201 is installed on the wall of the living room of the building provided with the hand-washing device 501, and the water supply pipe 202 of the humidifier 201 is provided with the hand-washing device 501.
Is connected via a branching member 260 to a water tap 240 provided in the water supply port. The water faucet 240 is connected to a hot water pipe of a building where the device is installed, and hot water is supplied to the humidifying device 201.

A display unit 221 is provided on the front of the humidifying device 201, and the user is informed of the cleaning time of scale components in the supply water deposited and adhered on the inner surface of the water storage unit to the user. Notify by blinking the lamp.

[0094] By adopting a configuration in which hot water is supplied to the humidifying device 201 via the water supply pipe 202 by branching off from the water tap 240, the user does not need to perform a water supply operation to the humidifying device 201. Further, by forming a branch pipe from the water tap 240 by the branch member 260 and connecting the water supply 202 of the humidifier 201, the user can continue using the water tap 240.

FIG. 2 is a view showing the structure of the branching member of the present embodiment. A branch member 260 is attached to a water faucet 240 having a water outlet 241, and the branch member 2
60 is provided with a water stopcock 261 and a water supply pipe connection part 262. A water supply shutoff valve 230 is provided at the end of the water supply pipe 202 of the humidifier 201, and the branching member 2 is provided.
The shutoff valve 230 is connected to the 60 water supply pipe connection portions 262. Note that the shutoff valve 230 has a configuration that is detachable from the connection portion 262 of the branching member 260.

By providing the water stopcock 261 on the branching member 260, when the humidifier is not used for a long time,
The user can stop the hot water supply to the humidifier, and even if the water supply pipe 202 is detached, the water tap 240
Can be used.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a cross-sectional structure of a water supply pipe 202 provided in the humidifier 201 of this embodiment. A hollow pipe-shaped water supply pipe 202 having a water passage 270 includes:
An operation cable 231 for the water supply cutoff valve 230 is embedded in parallel with the water passage 270.

By integrating the operation cable 231 for the water supply cutoff valve 230 with the water supply pipe 202 of the humidifier 201, the operation cable for the water supply cutoff valve 230 is installed separately from the connection of the water supply pipe 202 when the humidifier 201 is installed. There is no need to wire the 231, and the installation workability can be improved. In addition, since the shutoff valve operating cable 231 is provided integrally with the water supply pipe 202, the cable 231 is not exposed to the outside after the humidifying device 201 is installed, and the design and cleanability of the device are improved. It becomes possible.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a cross-sectional structure of the branching member 260 of the present embodiment. The branching member 260 has a female screw part 263 of the branching member 260 attached to the male screw part of the water faucet 240 from which the water outlet 241 is removed, and a female screw of the water outlet 241 is attached to the male screw part of the branching member 260. By attaching the part 262, it is attached to the faucet 240. The branching member 260 is provided with a water stopcock 261, and the humidifier 20 is attached to the tip of the water stopcock 261.
It has a mounting portion 264 to which one water supply pipe 201 is connected.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of the humidifying device 201 of the present embodiment. Hot water is supplied to the water storage unit 208 via the water supply pipe 202 and the water supply valve 203, and the water level detection unit 204
When the water supply 205 detects the “water supply stop water level”, the water supply valve 203
Is shut off, and the hot water supply to the water storage unit 208 is stopped. The supply water stored in the water storage unit 208 is heated by the heater 211, and the operation control unit 219 controls the heater 211 based on the detection signals of the water temperature detection units 209 and 210 to generate steam.

The water temperature detecting section is based on the heat transfer plate 209 and the temperature sensor 210, and the water level detecting section is based on the water level sensor 204.
And a water level detection tube 205. The water level sensor 204 is a minute pressure detection sensor, and detects the supply water pressure entering the water level detection pipe 205,
Detect the supply water level.

The water level detectors 204 and 205 of the humidifier 201 of this embodiment are provided with a “second water supply stop water level”, which is 水 of the “water supply stop water level”, a “water supply stop water level”, and a “water supply start water level”. "And" abnormal water level (high water level) ". Humidifier 2 of the present embodiment
01, when the operation is started, the hot water is supplied to the “second water supply stop water level”, so that the heater 211 is compared with the case where the operation is started from the normal water level based on the “water supply stop water level”.
Accordingly, the supply water having a water amount of 通常 of the normal water level is heated, and the time for heating the supply water to the vaporized water temperature can be shortened.

When the water level detectors 204 and 205 detect “abnormal water level (high water level)”, the operation controller 219 controls the water supply cutoff valve 230 provided at the end of the water supply pipe 202.
Is shut off, it is possible to shut off the water supply to the humidifier 201 when an abnormality such as continuous water supply occurs due to a failure of the water supply valve 203. The water level detection unit 204
In addition to the water supply 205, a water detection sensor or the like is provided below the water storage unit 208, and the water supply cutoff valve 23
0 may be activated.

When the supply water is heated by the heater 211 and reaches the boiling point, the water temperature detectors 209 and 210 of the humidifier 201 of this embodiment detect about 105 ° C. By continuing the humidification operation, non-evaporable components such as scale components in the supply water are concentrated inside the water storage unit 208, and are deposited and adhered to the inner surface of the water storage unit 208, forming an adhered layer on the inner surface of the water storage unit 208. The heat energy transmission efficiency of the heater 211 decreases, and the temperature detected by the water temperature detectors 209 and 210 increases.

In the humidifier 201 of this embodiment, when the water temperature detectors 209 and 210 continuously detect 115 ° C. for 10 minutes or more, the display unit 221 provided on the outer front of the humidifier 201 indicates a cleaning time notification lamp. Blinks.

As a method of detecting the cleaning time of the feed water scale component or the like adhering and deposited on the inner surface of the water storage unit 208, a method based on the integrated energizing time to the heater 211 and the water storage unit obtained by the number of times of operation of the water supply valve are used. Either a method based on the amount of water supplied to the reservoir 208 or a method based on the electric conductivity of the supplied water by an electric conductivity measuring unit provided inside the water storage unit may be used.

Further, a method based on the integrated energizing time to the heater 211 and the water storage unit 2 determined by the number of times of operation of the water supply valve.
In the method based on the amount of water supplied to the feed water 08, a more accurate cleaning time is adjusted by adjusting the set value until the cleaning time is detected in accordance with the concentration of scale components and the like in the used water. Can be notified.

In the humidifier 201 of this embodiment, the generated steam is blown by the blower fan 212 into the steam discharge pipe 2.
13 and is radiated to the peripheral space of the apparatus. The operation of the blower fan 212 is repeatedly changed from a high output to a low output by the operation control unit 219, and the steam is radiated to the periphery of the device while changing the radiating wind speed.

The supply water stored in the water storage section 208 becomes steam and decreases, and when the supply water level falls to the “water supply start water level”, the water level detection sections 204 and 205 detect and supply the water to the water supply valve 20.
3 is opened and hot water is supplied to the water storage unit 208.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the configuration of the humidifier 201 of this embodiment, which is different from FIG. The humidifier 201 of the present embodiment shown in FIG.
3. The water level detection units 204 and 205, the heater 211, the water temperature detection units 209 and 210, the blower fan 212, and the operation control unit 219 are combined with a pot-like member 208 forming a water storage unit of the humidifier.
It has a configuration to support it on other parts.

As shown in FIG. 6, the pot-like member 208 forming the water storage portion of the humidifier 201 of this embodiment is
The humidifier 201 is configured so that it can be easily removed by rotating and opening the upper part of the humidifier 201 with the hinge portion 220 as a fulcrum.

Pot-like member 2 forming a water storage part of humidifier 201
By making it possible to easily remove 08, the user can easily clean scale components and the like in the supply water, which are deposited and adhered inside the water storage unit 208. In addition, since the tetrafluoroethylene polymer film is formed on the inner surface of the water storage section 208 of the present embodiment, the scale component and the like are not fixed, and the cleaning property is further improved.

FIG. 7 is a view showing a water supply pipe connection portion of a humidifier according to another embodiment of the present invention. The humidifier of this embodiment is used by connecting a water supply pipe of the device to a water tap provided in a building or the like, similarly to the humidifier of the embodiment shown in FIG. A connection member 350 is attached to the tip of the water outlet 341 of the water tap 340. On the other hand, a water supply shutoff valve 330 is provided at the tip of the water supply pipe 302 of the humidifier,
An operating cable 331 extends from the water supply shutoff valve 330 to a humidifier. The water supply shutoff valve 330 is detachably attached to the connection member 350, and hot water is supplied to the humidifier from a water supply tap. By connecting the humidifier of the water tap 340 using the connection member 350, the water outlet 341 is formed.
The humidifier can be easily connected to the faucet 340 without requiring any work such as disassembling the faucet 350.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a configuration of the humidifying device of the present embodiment. The humidifier 301 of this embodiment has a dehumidification function unit 317, a condensed water discharge pipe 318, and a humidity measurement unit 322 in addition to the same configuration as the humidifier 201 of the embodiment shown in FIG. The humidifying device 301 of the present embodiment includes:
According to the measurement value of the humidity measuring unit 322, the dehumidifying operation for operating the dehumidifying function unit 317 is performed when the humidity is 70% Rh or more, and the humidifying operation is performed when the humidity is 50% Rh or less.

The condensed water discharged from the dehumidifying function section 317 during the dehumidifying operation is stored in the water storage section 308 via the condensed water discharge pipe 318. When the water level detection units 304 and 305 detect the same water level as the “water supply stop water level” during the humidification operation, the dehumidification operation is stopped, and the red lamp in the display unit 321 provided on the outer front of the apparatus blinks. As a result, a “full water level warning” is issued, and the user is prompted to drain the condensed water stored in the water storage unit 308.

According to the configuration of this embodiment, the functions of the humidifier and the dehumidifier, which were conventionally separate devices, can be realized by one device, and the vaporization function of the humidifier can be realized. Since the same water storage unit serves as the water storage unit of the unit and the water storage unit of the dehumidification function unit, the device can be downsized, and a highly convenient humidity control device can be provided to the user.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a configuration of a humidifying device according to still another embodiment of the present invention. Humidifier 4 of the present embodiment
01 has a drain valve 415, a drain pipe 416, and an electric conductivity measuring unit 406 in addition to the same configuration as the humidifier 201 of the embodiment shown in FIG.

The humidifier 401 of the present embodiment measures the electric conductivity of the stored water stored in the water storage section 408 of the apparatus by the electric conductivity measurement section 406 provided in the water storage section 408. When non-evaporable components such as scale components in the supply water are concentrated inside the water storage unit 408 by continuing the humidification operation, the electric conductivity of the stored water stored in the water storage unit 408 increases. When the electric conductivity of the stored water measured by the electric conductivity measuring unit 406 exceeds a predetermined value, the heater 41
1 to stop the humidification operation, and
The drain water valve 415 is opened to discharge the stored water in which non-evaporable components such as scale components in the feed water are concentrated.
The liquid is discharged out of the apparatus through 6.

Next, the drain valve 415 is closed and the water supply valve 403 is closed.
After the water is supplied to the water storage unit 408 up to the “water supply stop water level”, the drain valve 415 is opened again to discharge the stored water, thereby performing a cleaning operation inside the water storage unit 408. By this washing operation, it is possible to discharge concentrated supply water, scale components in the supply water slightly precipitated, and the like, which cannot be completely discharged to the outside of the apparatus only by the drainage operation of the stored water.

[0120] As a method of detecting the discharge time of the feed water scale component or the like adhering and deposited on the inner surface of the water storage section 408, a method based on the integrated energizing time to the heater 411 and the water storage section obtained by the number of times of operation of the water supply valve are used. Either a method based on the amount of water supplied to 408 or a method based on the temperature detected by the water temperature detectors 409 and 410 may be used.

Further, a method based on the integrated energizing time to the heater 411 and the water storage unit 4 obtained by the number of times of operation of the water supply valve.
In the method based on the amount of water supplied to the feed water 08, the set value until the discharge time is detected is adjusted in accordance with the concentration of the scale component etc. in the used feed water, so that the scale component etc. It is possible to discharge the stored water concentrated.

At the start of the humidifying operation, the humidifying device 4 of this embodiment
01 discharges the stored water stored in the water storage section 408 by opening the drain valve 415 and cooled during the operation stop. Next, the water supply valve 403 is opened to store hot water in the water storage section 408, and when the temperature of the stored hot water is equal to or lower than the predetermined temperature (40 ° C.), the drain valve 415 is opened to discharge the stored water outside the apparatus. After discharging, the water supply valve 403 is opened again to store water in the water storage section 408, and then the operation is started.

By this operation, it is possible to discharge the stored water accumulated and cooled in the water storage section 408 and the supply water accumulated and cooled in the water supply pipe 402 outside the apparatus in advance. It is possible to start the operation of the humidifier by supplying uncooled hot water to the humidifier.

Further, at the start of the operation, the discharge of the stored water that has accumulated in the water storage section 408 and cooled is equivalent to discharging the scale components and the like in the supply water concentrated in the stored water by the humidification operation to the outside of the apparatus. Thus, the effect of preventing scale components and the like in the supply water from depositing and adhering to the water storage section 408 can also be obtained.

[0125] The drainage operation of the supply water that has been cooled in the water supply pipe 402 after the drainage operation of the stored water that has been cooled in the water storage section is performed as in the humidifier 401 of the present embodiment. In addition to the method according to the water temperature, it may be performed by a predetermined number of water supply / drainage operations.

Further, if the humidifying device 401 of this embodiment is provided with a dehumidifying function unit, and the condensed water discharged from the dehumidifying function unit flows into the water storage unit 408 of the humidifying device 401,
The condensed water discharged from the dehumidifying function unit can be discharged to the outside of the apparatus through the drain valve 415 and the drain pipe 416, so that the user does not need to perform the operation of discharging the condensed water stored in the water storage unit 408. .

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an installation state of the humidifier of the present embodiment. The humidifying device 401 includes a hand washing machine 501.
The water supply pipe 402 of the humidifier 401 is connected to the water tap 440 of the hand-washing machine 501 via the branching member 460. The tip of the drain pipe 416 of the humidifier 401 is
The humidifier 401 is installed in the handwasher 501 and drains water to the handwasher 501. The water tap 440 is connected to a hot water pipe of a building where the device is installed, and hot water is supplied to the humidifying device 401.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing another installation state of the humidifier of the present embodiment. Drain pipe 41 of humidifier 401
6 is connected to the drain pipe 502 of the hand washer 501,
The humidifier 401 drains water to the drain pipe 502 of the hand washer 501. The humidifying device 401 of the present embodiment may discharge heated stored water in some cases, and it is desirable to directly discharge stored water to a drain pipe from the viewpoint of safety such as burns of a user.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an installation state of a humidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a branching member according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a cross-sectional structure of a water supply pipe according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a cross-sectional structure of a branching member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of a humidifier according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of a humidifier according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a view showing a configuration of a connection member according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a configuration of a humidifying device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a configuration of a humidifier according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a view showing an installation state of a humidifier according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a view showing another installation state of a humidifier according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a configuration of a conventional humidifier.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 201 humidifier 202 water supply pipe 203 water supply valve 204 water level sensor 205 water level detection pipe 208 water storage section 209 heat transfer plate 210 temperature sensor 211 heating heater 212 blower fan 214 steam discharge port 219 operation control section

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Claims (39)

[Claims] 1. A humidifying device for humidifying a space around an apparatus by evaporating and dispersing water, wherein replenishment of water to a vaporizing function section for evaporating water is extended from the vaporizing function section of the apparatus. A humidifying device characterized by connecting a water supply pipe to a water distribution pipe of a building or the like in which the apparatus is installed. 2. The humidifying device according to claim 1, wherein the water supply pipe extending from the vaporizing function part of the device is a water supply faucet provided on a water distribution pipe of a building or the like in which the device is installed. A humidifier, wherein the humidifier is connected to the water discharging section via a connecting member. 3. The humidifying device according to claim 1, wherein the water supply pipe extending from the vaporizing function part of the device is connected to a water tap fitting provided in a water distribution pipe of a building or the like in which the device is installed. , Formed by attaching a branching member,
A humidifier that is connected to a water distribution branch pipe. 4. The humidifying device according to claim 2, wherein the water supply pipe of the device is a connecting member attached to a water discharge part of a water tap fitting or a branch attached to the water tap fitting. A humidifying device, which is detachably connected to an application member. 5. The humidifying apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a water supply pipe of the apparatus is connected to a hot water supply pipe of a building or the like in which the apparatus is installed, so that a vaporizing function unit of the apparatus is provided. A humidifier that supplies hot water. 6. The humidifying device according to claim 1, further comprising a water supply cutoff valve provided at a tip of a water supply pipe of the device. 7. The humidifying device according to claim 6, wherein the device includes an abnormal water supply detecting mechanism for detecting excessive water supply to the vaporizing function unit, and a water supply cutoff provided at a tip of a water supply pipe of the device. The humidifying device, wherein the valve is automatically shut off based on an abnormal water supply detection signal of the detection mechanism. 8. The humidifying device according to claim 7, wherein a water supply pipe of the device is integrally formed with a cable for operating a water supply cutoff valve provided at a tip of the water supply tube, the cable being extended from the device main body. A humidifying device provided in a humidifier. 9. The humidifier according to claim 7, wherein a power supply for shutting off the shut-off valve and a shut-off signal receiver are provided in the humidifier main body. The humidifier further comprises a shut-off signal transmitter, and the shut-off valve is automatically shut off by the receiver receiving a shut-off signal emitted from the transmitter. 10. The humidifying apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the humidifying apparatus has a blower fan for dispersing the steam generated by the vaporizing function unit to the outside of the humidifying apparatus. 11. The humidifying device according to claim 10, wherein
The device has a blower fan control function unit, and by changing the output of the blower fan by the control function unit, it is possible to change the steam diffusion wind speed and change the diffusion distance of the steam dissipated from the device. A humidifying device characterized by being possible. 12. A humidifying device for humidifying a space around the device by vaporizing and dispersing water, wherein a vaporizing function unit of the device is configured to supply water supplied by a water supply pipe extending from the vaporizing function unit. A water storage unit for storing, a water level detection unit for detecting a water level of the water stored in the water storage unit, a water supply valve for opening and closing the water supply pipe flow path based on a signal from the water level detection unit, and a water stored in the water storage unit. Heating / vaporizing heater,
A humidifier, comprising: a water temperature detecting unit for detecting a temperature of water stored in the water storage unit, wherein an inner surface of the water storage unit is subjected to an antifouling treatment or a corrosion resistance treatment. 13. A humidifying device for humidifying a space around the device by vaporizing and dispersing water, wherein a vaporizing function unit of the device is configured to supply water supplied by a water supply pipe extending from the vaporizing function unit. A water storage unit for storing, a water level detection unit for detecting a water level of the water stored in the water storage unit, a water supply valve for opening and closing the water supply pipe flow path based on a signal from the water level detection unit, and a water stored in the water storage unit. Heating / vaporizing heater,
A water temperature detection unit for detecting the temperature of the water stored in the water storage unit; and a water level detection unit, a water supply valve, a heater, and a water temperature detection unit of the apparatus, other than a pot-shaped member forming the water storage unit. A humidifier, wherein the pot-like member constituting the water storage portion can be easily removed by being supported by the humidifier. 14. The humidifying device according to claim 12, wherein the device comprises a heat insulating layer on an outer surface of a water storage portion of the device. 15. The humidifying device according to claim 12, wherein the water level detection unit of the device is capable of detecting a plurality of water levels, and selects an amount of water stored in a water storage unit of the device. A humidifying device characterized in that it is possible to do so. 16. The humidifier according to claim 15, wherein
When starting operation from a state in which water is not stored in the water storage unit of the device, the amount of water stored in the water storage unit of the device is equal to or lower than a predetermined water temperature according to the temperature of the water stored in the device. A humidifying device characterized in that, in some cases, a small amount of water is automatically selected. 17. The humidifying device according to claim 12, wherein said device comprises a cleaning time notifying means for notifying a user of a cleaning time of a submerged scale component deposited and adhered to an inner surface of a water storage section of said device. A humidifying device comprising: 18. The humidifying device according to claim 17, wherein
The apparatus includes an energization time storage unit that stores an energization time to the heater of the apparatus, and a cleaning time notifying unit of the apparatus includes an energization time to the heater stored in the storage unit that exceeds a predetermined time. A humidifying device characterized by being activated by the following. 19. The humidifying device according to claim 18, wherein
A humidifying device, wherein a set value of an energizing time until activation of a cleaning time notifying unit of the device can be selected. 20. The humidifying device according to claim 17, wherein
The device includes a water supply frequency storage unit that stores a water supply frequency to the water storage unit of the device, and the cleaning time notification unit of the device operates when the water supply frequency stored in the storage unit exceeds a predetermined number. Humidifier characterized by the above-mentioned. 21. The humidifying device according to claim 20, wherein
A humidifying device, wherein a set value of the number of times of water supply until the cleaning time notifying means of the device is operated can be selected. 22. The humidifying device according to claim 17, wherein
The device includes a heater and a water temperature detector on the bottom or outer periphery of the water storage unit of the device, and the cleaning time notification unit of the device operates when the water temperature detector detects a temperature equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature. A humidifying device. 23. The humidifying device according to claim 17, wherein
The device includes an electrical conductivity measuring unit that measures the electrical conductivity of water stored in the water storage unit, and the cleaning time notification unit of the device operates when a value measured by the measuring unit exceeds a predetermined value. Humidifier characterized by the above-mentioned. 24. The humidifying device according to claim 12, wherein the water storage portion of the device is condensed discharged from a dehumidification function portion provided in the device separately from a vaporization function portion of the device. A humidifier that also serves as a water storage section. 25. The humidifier according to claim 24, wherein:
The device operates a humidity measurement unit that measures humidity outside the device, a humidification operation by operating a vaporization function unit of the device based on a measurement value of the humidity measurement unit, and operates a dehumidification function unit of the device. A humidifier having an operation control unit for automatically selecting a dehumidifying operation by causing the humidifying operation. 26. The humidifying device according to claim 24, wherein when the device performs a dehumidifying operation by operating a dehumidifying function unit of the device, condensed water generated by the dehumidifying operation is removed by the device. The fact that the water storage unit of the vaporization function unit is filled is detected by the water level detection unit provided in the water storage unit, and based on the full water level signal of the water level detection unit,
A humidifier having an alarm transmission unit for issuing a full-water alarm. 27. The humidifying device according to claim 12, wherein the vaporizing function unit of the device stores a water supplied by a water supply pipe extending from the vaporizing function unit, and the water storage unit. A water level detection unit that detects a water level of water stored in the unit, a water supply valve that opens and closes a water supply pipe flow path based on a signal of the water level detection unit, a heater that heats and vaporizes the water stored in the water storage unit, A water temperature detection unit for detecting the temperature of the water stored in the water storage unit, wherein the water storage unit has a drain valve and a drain pipe for discharging the water stored in the water storage unit to the outside of the device. A humidifying device comprising: 28. The humidifier according to claim 27, wherein:
The apparatus includes an energization time storage unit that stores an energization time to the heater of the apparatus, and when the energization time to the heater stored in the storage unit exceeds a predetermined time, a drain valve of the apparatus is provided. Humidifier, wherein the humidifier discharges water stored in a water storage section of the device to the outside of the device. 29. The humidifier according to claim 28, wherein:
A humidifying device, wherein a set value of an energization time until a drain valve of the device is opened can be selected. 30. The humidifier according to claim 27, wherein:
The device includes a water supply frequency storage unit that stores a water supply frequency to a water storage unit of the device, and when the water supply frequency stored in the storage unit exceeds a predetermined number, opens a drain valve of the device, A humidifying device for discharging water stored in a water storage unit to the outside of the device. 31. The humidifying device according to claim 30, wherein
A humidifying device, wherein a set value of the number of times of water supply until the drain valve of the device is opened can be selected. 32. The humidifier according to claim 27, wherein:
The device includes an electrical conductivity measuring unit that measures the electrical conductivity of water stored in a water storage unit of the device, and a drain valve of the device is opened when a value measured by the measuring unit exceeds a predetermined value. A humidifier that discharges the water stored in the water reservoir to the outside of the device. 33. The humidifying device according to claim 27, wherein the device drains water stored in the water storage portion by opening a drain valve of the device, and then discharges the water from the device. And closing the water supply valve of the device to store water in the water storage portion, and further opening the drain valve to discharge the stored water, thereby performing a cleaning operation inside the water storage portion. And a humidifier. 34. The humidifying device according to claim 27, wherein said device opens a drain valve of said device at the start of operation to discharge water stored in a water storage portion of said device, and After closing the valve, opening the water supply valve of the device to store water in the water storage section, performing a water supply / draining operation of opening the drain valve and discharging the stored water, opening the water supply valve again,
A humidifier, wherein water is stored in the water storage unit and operation is started. 35. The humidifier according to claim 34, wherein:
A humidifying device, wherein a set value of the number of executions of water supply / drainage operations to be performed when the device starts operation is selectable. 36. The humidifying device according to claim 27, wherein said device opens a drain valve of said device at the start of operation to discharge water stored in a water storage portion of said device, and After closing the valve and opening the water supply valve of the device to store water in the water storage section, if the temperature of the stored water is equal to or lower than a predetermined temperature, the drain valve is opened again to store the water. A humidifier, wherein the humidifier is discharged outside the device, the water supply valve is opened again, water is stored in the water storage part, and operation is started. 37. The humidifying device according to claim 27, wherein the water reservoir of the device is condensed discharged from a dehumidifying function provided in the device separately from a vaporizing function of the device. A humidifier that also serves as a water storage section. 38. The humidifying device according to claim 37, wherein
The device operates a humidity measurement unit that measures humidity outside the device, a humidification operation by operating a vaporization function unit of the device based on a measurement value of the humidity measurement unit, and operates a dehumidification function unit of the device. A humidifier having an operation control unit for automatically selecting a dehumidifying operation by causing the humidifying operation. 39. The humidifying device according to claim 37, wherein when the device performs a dehumidifying operation by operating a dehumidifying function unit of the device, a water storage unit of the vaporizing function unit of the device. A humidifier, wherein a drain valve provided in the humidifier is opened, and condensed water discharged from the dehumidifying function part is discharged out of the apparatus through a drain pipe provided in the water storage part.