JP2007107768A - Natural vaporization-type humidifier and humidifying element therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable natural vaporization-type humidifier and a humidifying element, which can exhibit sufficient humidifying capability. <P>SOLUTION: The water-absorptive sheet-like humidifying element 10 is bent to form a humidifying element assembly 40 having a plurality of humidifying pieces 22. The element assembly 40 is put in a container 55 while exposing part of each humidifying piece 22 out of the container 55. The plurality of humidifying pieces 22 of the part stored in the container 55 is collected small, whereby the plurality of humidifying pieces 22 exposed above the container 55 can be extended outside over the outer circumference of the container 55, and the humidifying efficiency from the plurality of humidifying pieces 22 can be promoted. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a natural vaporizing humidifier that humidifies air by natural evaporation of water and a humidifying element thereof.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a natural vaporizing humidifier that does not use electric power has been used in order to prevent drying in a room such as a house or hotel or in a car. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a humidifier for preventing drying in an automobile, and FIG. 6 shows the humidifier. The humidifier 60 includes a container 66 provided with a slit 64 on the upper surface 62, and a string-like humidifying element 68 made of, for example, cotton arranged between the inside and the outside of the container 66 via the slit 64. Become. Further, a water supply port (not shown) is formed on the upper surface 92 of the container 66, and a lid 70 for opening and closing the water supply port is provided. The lid 70 is opened to supply water into the container 66 from the water supply port.

  The humidifier 60 shown in FIG. 6 is used in a vehicle, and is placed on a cup holder mounted near the air outlet of an air conditioner, and the air blown from the air conditioner is applied to the humidifying element 68. The air from the air conditioner hits the humidifying element 68 containing moisture, vaporizes the moisture from the humidifying element 68, and humidifies the interior of the automobile.

JP 2000-272336 A

  The humidifying element 68 of the humidifier 60 shown in FIG. 6 uses a string-like element. About half of the humidified element 68 bent in the reciprocating state is exposed to the outside of the container 66, and only the exposed part is exposed to the air. . For this reason, the volume of the humidifying element 68 in contact with air is small, and the humidifier 60 cannot obtain a sufficient amount of moisture release. Further, since the humidifying element 68 is taken in and out of the slit 64, the humidifying element 68 may fall off from the slit 64 when the humidifier 60 is carried. Further, since the slit 64 is always in an open state, when the humidifying element 68 is detached from the slit 64, there is a possibility that water leaks from the slit 64 and the surroundings get wet with water.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a portable natural vaporizing humidifier and a humidifying element that exhibit a sufficient humidifying ability.

  A naturally vaporizing humidifier according to the present invention includes a humidifying element in which a plurality of humidifying pieces are formed by bending a sheet-like member having water absorption, and the plurality of humidifying pieces. It comprises a container that exposes a part of the piece to the outside. The present invention is characterized in that the humidifying element at a location exposed from the container is located outside the outer periphery of the container. In the present invention, the humidifying element is formed by folding a sheet-like member into two around a central bent portion, and forming a central slit at an intermediate portion excluding both ends of the central bent portion, The plurality of humidifying pieces are formed by being bent by a plurality of section bent portions parallel to the perpendicular direction. The present invention provides the first engagement means on one side of the humidifying pieces at both ends facing each other, wherein the humidifying element is folded in two around the central folding part and the central slit position, and the other side of the humidifying piece is provided on the other side. A second engaging means is provided, and the humidifying pieces at opposite ends that are bent in two are connected by engaging the first engaging means and the second engaging means. It is. The present invention is characterized in that the first engagement means and the second engagement means comprise a cut formed in the humidifying pieces at both ends and an insertion piece formed by the cut. The present invention is characterized in that at least one of a slit and a notch is formed in the section bending portion. In the present invention, each of the humidifying pieces is formed with an oblique bent portion in which one end communicates with the middle of the partitioned folded portion or the middle of the outer edge and the other communicates with the central slit, and the two humidifying pieces adjacent to each other The two oblique bent portions formed in the above and the partition bent portions at the center positions thereof are bent to form a triangular pyramid-shaped external projecting portion. The present invention is characterized in that a slit is formed in the oblique bent portion. The present invention is characterized by having a holding means that is accommodated in the container in a state where the humidifying element is held. The present invention is characterized in that the holding means has a side surface shaped to match the taper of the triangular pyramid-shaped external protrusion. The present invention is characterized by comprising a lid that hermetically closes the opening of the container while the humidifying element is accommodated in the container.

  The humidifying element of the present invention is characterized in that a plurality of humidifying pieces are formed by bending a sheet-like member having water absorption. In the present invention, the sheet-like member is folded in two around a central bent portion, a central slit is formed in an intermediate portion excluding both ends of the central bent portion, and the central bent portion is perpendicular to the central bent portion. The plurality of humidifying pieces are formed by being bent by a plurality of parallel section bending portions. The present invention provides the first engaging means on one side of the humidifying pieces facing each other at both ends when the humidifying element is folded in two around the central bent portion, and the other side of the humidifying pieces facing each other at both ends The second engagement means is provided in the first engagement means, and the first engagement means and the second engagement means are engaged with each other. The present invention is characterized in that the first engagement means and the second engagement means comprise a cut formed in the humidifying pieces at both ends and an insertion piece formed by the cut. The present invention is characterized in that at least one of a slit and a notch is formed in the section bending portion. In the present invention, each of the humidifying pieces is formed with an oblique bent portion in which one end communicates with the middle of the partitioned folded portion or the middle of the outer edge and the other communicates with the central slit, and the two humidifying pieces adjacent to each other The two oblique bent portions formed in the above and the partition bent portions at the center positions thereof are bent to form a triangular pyramid-shaped external projecting portion. The present invention is characterized in that a slit is formed in the oblique bent portion.

  The natural vaporizing humidifier of the present invention houses a humidifying element composed of a plurality of humidifying pieces in a container, and exposes a part of each humidifying piece to the outside of the container. Since the plurality of humidifying pieces are densely arranged in the container so as not to be in contact with each other, water can be evaporated from all of the plurality of humidifying pieces, and humidification efficiency can be promoted. In addition, because it consists of a container and a humidifying element that can be placed in the container, it can be placed on a cup holder that is mounted near the air outlet of an automobile air conditioner, and is especially effective for humidifying the interior of an automobile. To do. In this invention, humidification efficiency can be improved by positioning the humidification element exposed from the container outside the outer periphery of the said container. In the present invention, the humidifying element is folded in two around the central bent portion, a slit is formed in the central portion excluding both ends of the central bent portion, and a plurality of parallel elements perpendicular to the central bent portion are formed. It is possible to improve the humidification efficiency by forming a large number of humidifying pieces in a ring shape by bending the section folding part, and forming a large number of humidifying pieces with a single sheet. In the present invention, the first engagement means is provided on one side of the humidifying pieces at both ends facing each other where the humidifying element is folded in two around the central bent portion, and the second engaging means is provided on the other side of the humidifying piece. By providing the first engaging means and the second engaging means, a large number of humidifying pieces can be formed in an annular state from the humidifying element folded in two. In the present invention, the slits or notches are formed in the sectional bent portions and the oblique bent portions, thereby facilitating the folding of the bent portions and allowing the air to pass through the slits or notches, thereby improving the humidification efficiency. It can be improved further. In the present invention, the diagonally bent portions formed in the two adjacent humidifying pieces and the partition bent portion at the center position thereof are bent to form a triangular pyramid-shaped external projecting portion. The humidifying piece located above the bent portion can be protruded outward in the horizontal direction from the container, and the humidifying efficiency can be improved. In the present invention, the humidifying element located above the container can be opened to the outside of the container by holding the humidifying element with the holding means. In the present invention, it is possible to prevent the humidifying element from being easily detached from the container by making the side surface portion of the holding means coincide with the taper of the external projection portion having a triangular pyramid shape. In the present invention, the opening of the container is sealed with a lid in a state where the humidifying element is accommodated in the container, so that the humidifying element can be easily carried to a desired place while being accommodated.

  The humidifier element of the present invention can form a plurality of humidifying pieces at low cost from a single sheet-like one by bending a sheet-like member having water absorption to form a plurality of humidifying pieces. In the present invention, by forming a slit in the central portion excluding both ends of the central folded portion of one sheet-like member, the sheet-like member is folded in two at the central folded portion and the position of the slit. It is possible to form a plurality of humidified pieces in an annular shape from a single sheet-like material by folding them at a plurality of sectional folding parts parallel to the folding part or the slit at right angles, and this can be easily accommodated in a container. it can. In the present invention, by engaging one end side of the plurality of humidifying pieces and the other end side of the plurality of humidifying pieces and connecting the plurality of humidifying pieces in an annular shape, the plurality of humidifying pieces are gathered per unit area. Humidification efficiency can be improved. In the present invention, by forming a slit or notch in the central bent portion, it can be easily folded in two, and by allowing air to pass through the slit or notch, the humidification efficiency is further improved. be able to. In the present invention, the diagonally bent portions formed in the two adjacent humidifying pieces and the partition bent portion at the center position thereof are bent to form a triangular pyramid-shaped external projecting portion. The humidifying piece located above the bent portion can be protruded outward in the horizontal direction from the container, and the humidifying efficiency can be improved.

  Next, the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of a humidifying element used in the present invention. The humidifying element 10 is composed of a single piece made of a material having water absorption. As the material of the humidifying element 10, it is desirable to use a synthetic resin having water absorption properties such as polyester and phenol resin that are lightweight and resistant to friction. In addition, it is desirable to mix an antibacterial / antifungal agent with the synthetic resin so that germs and molds are not generated even when water is adsorbed. The humidifying element 10 is bent in two at the position of a central bent portion 12 (one-dot chain line) along the one-dot chain line AA, and the central bent portion 12 is an intermediate portion except for both ends. A central slit 14 is formed in the center. The humidifying element 10 is bent in two around the central bent portion 12 and the central slit 14, and the two regions to be bent are defined as a first region 16 and a second region 18.

  In the first region 16, seven divided bent portions (one-dot chain lines) 20 are arranged at equal intervals in a direction perpendicular to the direction along the central bent portion 12 (AA line) and the central slit 14. Is formed. The first region 16 is partitioned into a plurality (eight in FIG. 1) of humidifying pieces 22 at the positions of the seven partition bent portions 20. Of the eight humidifying pieces 22, the one at one end is the humidifying piece 22a, and the one at the other end is the humidifying piece 22b. In the six humidifying pieces 22 at the center excluding the humidifying pieces 22 a and 22 b, the side facing the second region 18 communicates with the central slit 14. Further, the outer edge of the eight humidifying pieces 22 on the opposite side to the central bent portion 12 and the central slit 14 has a shape in which a mountain and a valley are alternately formed by two adjacent humidifying pieces 22. ing.

  A diagonally bent portion 24 is formed at the center of each of the eight humidifying pieces 22 in the first region 16. The diagonal direction of the diagonally bent portion 24 formed on each humidifying piece 22 is set so that adjacent ones are opposite to each other. One end of the diagonally bent portion 24 is set so as to communicate with one end of the diagonally bent portion 24 formed in the adjacent humidifying piece 22 and in the middle of the length of the sectional fold line 20. A position where the oblique bent portion 24 and the section bent portion 20 intersect is defined as an inflection point 26. The other end of each diagonally bent portion 24 communicates with a location where the compartment bent portion 20 and the central slit 14 intersect.

  Of the eight humidifying pieces 22, the diagonally bent portion 24 in the humidified piece 22a on one end side is set as the diagonally bent portion 24a, and the diagonally bent portion 24 in the humidified piece 22b on the other end side is set as the diagonally bent portion 24b. An edge of the piece 22a opposite to the compartment bending portion 20 is referred to as an outer edge 28a, and an edge of the humidifying piece 22b opposite to the compartment bending portion 20 is referred to as an outer edge 28b. Let the intersection of the diagonal bending part 24a which intersects the outer side edge 28a of the humidification piece 22a be a point 30a, and let the intersection of the diagonal bending part 24b which intersects the outer side edge 28b of the humidification piece 22b be a point 30b. When the outer edge 28a of the humidifying piece 22a and the outer edge 28b of the humidifying piece 22b are combined, the point 30a and the point 30b are set to coincide with each other.

  One or two slits 32 are formed in the middle of each section bending portion 20. These slits 32 are used to improve the humidification performance by allowing air to pass through the gaps, and to make it easier to bend the compartment folding part 20 where the slits 32 are formed. Note that the slit near the outer edge may be a notch that reaches the outer edge. A slit 34 is formed at a position in the middle of the oblique bent portion 24.

  The humidifying piece 22a at one end is formed with an arc-shaped cut 36a and an insertion piece 38a formed by the cut 36a. The cut 36a and the insertion piece 38a are used as the first engaging means. The humidifying piece 22b at the other end is formed with an arc-shaped cut 36b and an insertion piece 38b formed by the cut 36b. The cut 36b and the insertion piece 38b are used as the first engaging means.

  In the second region 18, all of them are symmetrical with the first region 16 except for the cuts 36 a and 36 b and the insertion pieces 38 a and 38 b, with the position of the AA line along the central bent portion 12 and the central slit 14 as the center. It is formed in the structure. Also in the second region 18, seven compartment folds 20 are formed at equal intervals in a direction perpendicular to the direction along the center fold 12 and the center slit 14, and the seven compartment folds are formed. Eight humidification pieces 22 are formed by the portion 20. The eight humidifying pieces 22 are respectively formed with oblique bent portions 24. The humidifying piece at one end in the second region 18 that is oppositely connected to the humidifying piece 22a in the first region 16 is a humidifying piece 22c, and is the humidifying piece at the other end in the second region 18, What is oppositely connected to the humidifying piece 22b in one region 16 is referred to as a humidifying piece 22d. A cut 36c is formed in the humidifying piece 22c, and the cut 36c is an arc facing in the opposite direction to the arc-shaped cut 36a formed in the humidifying piece 22a. A region formed by the cut 36c is referred to as an insertion piece 38c. The cut 36c and the insertion piece 38c are used as the second engaging means. Further, a cut 36d is formed in the humidifying piece 22d, and the cut 36d is an arc directed in the opposite direction to the arc-shaped cut 36b formed in the humidifying piece 22b. A region formed by the cut 36d is referred to as an insertion piece 38d. The cut 36d and the insertion piece 38d are used as the second engaging means.

  The obliquely bent portion 24 in the humidifying piece 22c is referred to as an obliquely bent portion 24c, and the obliquely bent portion 24 in the humidifying piece 22d located at the other end is referred to as an obliquely bent portion 24d. The edge of the humidifying piece 22c opposite to the compartment folding part 20 is referred to as an outer edge 28c, and the edge of the humidifying piece 22d opposite to the compartment folding part 20 is referred to as an outer edge 28d. An intersection of the oblique bent portion 24c that intersects the outer edge 28c of the humidifying piece 22c is a point 30c, and an intersection of the oblique bent portion 24d that intersects the outer edge 28d of the humidified piece 22d is a point 30d. When the outer edge 28c of the humidifying piece 22c and the outer edge 28d of the humidifying piece 22d are matched, the point 30c and the point 30d are set to coincide with each other.

  Next, a procedure for assembling the humidifying element assembly 40 shown in FIG. 2 from one humidifying element 10 shown in FIG. 1 will be described. First, the humidifying element 10 of FIG. 1 is bent in two along the central bent portion 12 and the central slit 14 (AA line). As a result, the outer edge 28a of the humidifying piece 22a in the first region 16 and the outer edge 28c of the humidifying piece 22c in the second region 18 coincide with each other, and the outer edge 28b of the humidifying piece 22b in the first region 16 matches the second edge 28b. The outer edge 28d of the humidifying piece 22d in the region 18 is in a matching state. Next, the compartment bending part 20 is bent alternately. Further, the insertion piece 38a (first engaging means) of the humidifying piece 22a is inserted into the cut 36c (second engaging means) of the humidifying piece 22c (the inserting piece 38c of the humidifying piece 22c is inserted into the cut 36a of the humidifying piece 22a. To do). Further, the insertion piece 38b (first engagement means) of the humidifying piece 22b is inserted into the cut 36d (second engagement means) of the humidifying piece 22d (the insertion piece 38d of the humidifying piece 22d is inserted into the cut 36b of the humidifying piece 22b. To do). Thereby, the humidifying piece 22a and the humidifying piece 22c are connected (FIG. 2), and the humidifying piece 22b and the humidifying piece 22d are connected. Thereby, both ends of the first region 16 and both ends of the second region 18 are connected, and a large number of humidifying pieces 22 are connected in an annular shape.

  Then, each division | segmentation bending part 20 and each diagonal bending part 24 are bent. At that time, each of the oblique bent portions 24 is bent so as to protrude inward. Moreover, in each division | segmentation bending part 20, it bends so that the location from the inflection point 26 to the center slit 14 may protrude outside, and bend | folds so that the location from the inversion point 26 to an outer edge may protrude inside. Thereby, the humidifying element assembly 40 shown in FIG. 2 is formed. The humidifying element assembly 40 shown in FIG. 2 has eight triangular pyramid-shaped outer protrusions 42 protruding outward on the lower side. The triangular pyramid-shaped outer protrusion 42 is a tapered surface that protrudes outward as it goes downward. On the upper side of the humidifying element assembly 40, there are six leaf-like protrusions 44 protruding outward from the inflection point 26 toward the upper end. On the upper side of the humidifying element assembly 40, in addition to the six leaf-like protrusions 44, half leaf-like humidifying pieces 22a, 22b, 22c, and 22d are also provided.

  Next, FIG. 3 shows a holding member that holds the humidifying element assembly 40. The holding member 46 includes a circular base portion 48 serving as a bottom surface, and eight side surface portions 50 (the same number as that of the triangular pyramid-shaped outer projecting portions 42) extending upward in the perpendicular direction on the outer periphery of the base portion 48. That is, the holding member 46 composed of the base portion 48 and the eight side surface portions 50 has a cylindrical shape with one end opened. In the holding member 46, eight longitudinal cuts 52 are formed between the adjacent side surface portions 50. Each side surface portion 50 is formed such that the central upper portion of the lateral width protrudes inward. That is, the inner side surfaces of the adjacent side surface portions 50 are formed in a tapered shape so as to protrude inwardly toward the upper portion, and the tapered surface of the inner side surface of the side surface portion 50 corresponds to the outer protrusion portion 42. It is set so as to match the tapered surface which is the outer surface.

  The lower end of the humidifying element assembly 40 shown in FIG. 2 (where the eight triangular pyramid-shaped outer protrusions 42 are formed) is shrunk into an opening of the holding member 46 and inserted and mounted. In a state where the humidifying element assembly 40 is mounted on the holding member 46, the positions of the triangular pyramid-shaped outer protrusions 42 are matched with the cuts 52 between the side surface 50 and the side surface 50. Since each side surface portion 50 is formed in a tapered shape that matches the outer surface of the outer protruding portion 42, the humidifying element assembly 40 is not easily detached from the holding member 46 unless an external force is applied.

  Next, the natural vaporizing humidifier according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The natural vaporizing humidifier 54 of the present invention includes a humidifying element assembly 40 and a container 55 that houses the humidifying element assembly 40 therein. The container 55 is preferably made of a transparent or translucent material in which the amount of water contained therein can be understood, but is not limited thereto. The container 55 is preferably provided with a lid 56, but may be one without the lid 56. Although it is desirable that the container 55 is provided with an attaching / detaching means 57 such as a male screw and the lid 56 is provided with an attaching / detaching means 58 such as a female screw, the attaching / detaching means 57 and 58 may not be screws. As shown in FIG. 4, the humidifying element assembly 40 held by the holding member 46 is inserted into the container 55. However, in the present invention, the holding member 46 is not necessarily used.

  The humidifying element assembly 40 is inserted into the container 55 from the central bent portion 12 or the central slit 14 side, but is accommodated in the container 55 in a state where the central bent portion 12 or the central slit 14 side is contracted to a small extent. . For this reason, the six leaf-shaped protrusions 44 and the half leaf-shaped humidifying pieces 22 a, 22 b, 22 c, 22 d exposed above the container 55 are located outside the outer periphery of the container 55. Further, the section bending section 20 (the section bending section 20 positioned above the inflection point 26) at the center position on the left and right sides of the leaf-shaped protrusion 44 bends outward from the position of the inflection point 26. For this reason, the six leaf-shaped protrusions 44 and the half leaf-shaped humidifying pieces 22 a, 22 b, 22 c, 22 d are in a state of sufficiently spreading outward from the outer periphery of the container 55. Thus, in the natural vaporization type humidifier 54 using the humidifying element assembly 40, the humidifying element assembly 40 exposed above the container 55 is spread outside the outer periphery of the container 55. 22 is efficiently exposed to the atmosphere, a sufficient humidification area can be secured, and evaporation of moisture can be greatly promoted. Furthermore, since the bent portions 20 and 24 between the humidifying pieces 22 have slits (notches) 32 and 34, the evaporation of moisture is also promoted by air passing through the slits (notches) 32 and 34. be able to.

  The natural vaporization type humidifier 54 of the present invention is configured to detachably attach the humidifying element assembly 40 to a container 55. By attaching the container 55 to, for example, a cup holder attached to an air conditioner air outlet of an automobile, Humidification inside the vehicle can be performed efficiently. In addition, if the natural vaporization type humidifier 54 of this invention is installed not only in the inside of a motor vehicle but in various indoors, it can humidify various indoors. If the container 55 is covered with the lid 56 with the humidifying element assembly 40 put in, it can be carried for portable use without leaking water.

It is a top view which shows one Example of the humidification element used for the natural vaporization type humidifier of this invention. It is a perspective view of the humidification element assembly which bent the humidification element of FIG. 1 and completed the assembly. It is a perspective view of the support member for fittingly supporting the humidification element of FIG. It is a partial section front view of the natural vaporization type humidifier concerning the present invention. It is a perspective view of the use condition of the natural vaporization type humidifier which concerns on this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the conventional natural vaporization type humidifier.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Humidification element 12 Central bending part 14 Central slit 16 1st area | region 18 2nd area | region 20 Compartment bending part 22 Humidification piece 24 Diagonal bending part 26 Inflection point 32 Slit 34 Slit 36 Break 38 Insertion piece 40 Humidification element assembly 42 Outer protrusion 44 Projection 46 Holding member 54 Natural vaporizing humidifier 55 Container 56 Lid

Claims (18)

  A humidifying element formed by bending a sheet-like member having water absorption to form a plurality of humidifying pieces, and a container for accommodating the plurality of humidifying pieces and exposing a part of each of the plurality of humidifying pieces to the outside A naturally vaporizing humidifier characterized by comprising:   The natural vaporizing humidifier according to claim 1, wherein the humidifying element at a location exposed from the container is located outside the outer periphery of the container.   The humidifying element bends the sheet-like member in two around the central folding part, forms a central slit in the middle part excluding both ends of the central folding part, and is parallel to the central folding part in a perpendicular direction The natural vaporizing humidifier according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of humidifying pieces are formed by being bent by a plurality of partition folding portions.   A first engaging means is provided on one side of the humidifying pieces at both ends facing each other where the humidifying element is bent in two around the central bent portion and the central slit position, and a second engagement is provided on the other side of the humidifying piece. The humidifying pieces at both ends facing each other, which are bent in two by connecting the first engaging means and the second engaging means, are connected to each other. Natural vaporizing humidifier.   5. The natural vaporizing humidifier according to claim 4, wherein the first engaging means and the second engaging means comprise a cut formed in the humidifying pieces at both ends and an insertion piece formed by the cut. .   4. The natural vaporizing humidifier according to claim 3, wherein at least one of a slit or a notch is formed in the partition folding portion.   Each humidifying piece has one end connected to the middle of the section bent portion or the middle of the outer edge and the other is connected to the central slit to form an oblique bent portion, which is formed on two adjacent humidifying pieces. 4. The natural vaporizing humidifier according to claim 3, wherein two oblique bent portions and the partition bent portion at the center position thereof are bent to form a triangular pyramid-shaped external protrusion.   The natural vaporizing humidifier according to claim 7, wherein a slit is formed in the oblique bent portion.   The natural vaporizing humidifier according to claim 1, further comprising a holding unit that is accommodated in the container in a state where the humidifying element is held.   The natural vaporizing humidifier according to claim 9, wherein the holding means has a side surface having a shape matching the taper of the triangular pyramid-shaped external protrusion.   The natural vaporizing humidifier according to claim 1, further comprising a lid that hermetically closes an opening of the container in a state where the humidifying element is accommodated in the container.   A humidifying element characterized in that a plurality of humidifying pieces are formed by bending a sheet-like member having water absorption.   The sheet-like member is bent in two around a central bent portion, a central slit is formed in an intermediate portion excluding both ends of the central bent portion, and a plurality of parallel parts perpendicular to the central bent portion are formed. 13. The humidifying element according to claim 12, wherein the plurality of humidifying pieces are formed by being bent by a compartment bending portion.   A first engaging means is provided on one side of the humidifying pieces facing each other at both ends when the humidifying element is folded in two around the central bent part, and a second engagement is provided on the other side of the humidifying pieces facing each other at both ends. 14. The humidifying element according to claim 13, wherein a coupling means is provided to engage the first engagement means and the second engagement means.   The humidifying element according to claim 14, wherein the first engaging means and the second engaging means comprise a cut formed in the humidifying pieces at both ends and an insertion piece formed by the cut.   The humidifying element according to claim 13, wherein at least one of a slit and a notch is formed in the partition folding portion.   Each humidifying piece has one end connected to the middle of the section bent portion or the middle of the outer edge and the other is connected to the central slit to form an oblique bent portion, which is formed on two adjacent humidifying pieces. 14. The humidifying element according to claim 13, wherein two oblique bent portions and the partition bent portion at the center position thereof are bent to form a triangular pyramid-shaped external protrusion.   The humidifying element according to claim 17, wherein a slit is formed in the oblique bent portion.

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