JP2007139251A - Humidifier - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a humidifier capable of increasing a humidification amount, and capable of lowering a noise value. <P>SOLUTION: The humidifier is provided with a body 5 with an air blowing means 4 provided in an air passage 3, a tank 7 provided in the air passage 3 of the body 5 such that a water level is maintained constant by a water supply tank 6, and a plurality of humidification filter parts 10 rotatably journalled in the air passage 3, with lower parts constantly dipped in stored water 8 of the tank 7. The humidifier capable of increasing the humidification amount, and capable of lowering the noise value can be provided by arranging the humidification filter parts 10 in parallel with the air passage 3, and smoothly sending air between the humidification filter parts 10. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a humidifier that rotates and humidifies a humidifying filter.

  Conventionally, the humidifier which rotates a vaporization filter is known as this kind of humidifier (for example, refer to patent documents 1).

  Hereinafter, the humidifier will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in the figure, a vaporization filter 102 pleated with a water-absorbing sheet-like material having a small hole 101 on the entire surface is placed in a filter case 103 having an opening for allowing air to pass in the direction of the air path. The filter case 103 is formed of a resin plate having a predetermined thickness having strength that does not easily deform in order to hold the vaporization filter 102 in parallel with the air passage direction, and the filter case 103 is provided on the side surface. The center shaft 104 can be rotated.

Further, the upper and lower surfaces 105 of the filter case 103 are formed in an arc shape having the same radius as the rotation radius, and the filter case 103 is configured to be able to rotate in parallel with the air path direction.
JP 2005-37011 A ([0020] [0033] [0034], FIGS. 1 to 3)

  In such a conventional humidifier, the vaporization filter 102 has a twisted and folded shape, and there is a problem that the pressure loss is large and the air volume is decreased, and the humidification amount cannot be increased, so that the pressure loss is small and the air volume can be increased. It is requested.

  Moreover, since the vaporization filter 102 is not a disk shape, there is a problem that the humidification amount and the air flow during rotation of the vaporization filter 102 are largely unstable and the operation becomes lossy, and the humidification ability is stably exhibited. Is required.

  The present invention solves such a conventional problem, and provides a humidifier that can increase the amount of air blown, reduce the noise level, and stably exhibit the humidification ability. The purpose is that.

  In order to achieve the above object, the humidifier according to the present invention has a main body in which air blowing means is provided in an air passage formed by communicating an inlet and an outlet, and the air passage of the main body has a constant water level from a water supply tank. A water tank provided so as to be maintained, and a plurality of humidifying filter parts that are always immersed in the water stored in the water tank and rotatably supported in the air flow path. A plate-shaped support part and a humidifier provided on the surface of the support part are used.

  By this means, it is possible to obtain a humidifier that can increase the amount of blown air and reduce the noise value.

  Another means is that a water retaining opening is formed in a disk-shaped support.

  By this means, a humidifier capable of increasing the humidification amount is obtained.

  Another means is that the support is formed of a water-retaining material.

  By this means, a humidifier capable of stably exhibiting the humidification ability is obtained.

  Another means is that the support portion is formed of a porous water-permeable material.

  By this means, a humidifier capable of improving the humidification efficiency is obtained.

  In another means, the humidifying body of the humidifying filter portion is formed such that the thickness gradually increases from the peripheral portion of the support portion toward the central portion.

  By this means, a humidifier capable of increasing the amount of blown air is obtained.

  Another means is that the humidifying body of the humidifying filter part is formed such that the thickness of the annular part sandwiched between the peripheral part and the central part of the support part is larger than that of the peripheral part and the central part.

  By this means, a humidifier capable of increasing the amount of blown air and improving the humidification efficiency is obtained.

  Another means is that the humidifying filter part is supported by a pair of auxiliary disks, and water passing means is provided between the auxiliary disks.

  By this means, a humidifying device capable of improving the humidifying ability is obtained.

  Another means is that an auxiliary disk provided between the water passage means and the humidifier is formed with a large number of ventilation holes.

  By this means, a humidifier capable of performing stable humidification is obtained.

  In addition, the other means is configured by providing a water retaining means with a water retaining material between the auxiliary disks.

  By this means, a humidifier capable of stably exhibiting the humidifying ability can be obtained.

  In addition, the other means is configured by disposing a plurality of water passing ribs radially extending from the center between the auxiliary disks.

  By this means, water can be supplied to the humidifier in a wide range, and a humidifier capable of improving the humidification capacity can be obtained.

  Another means is that a water retaining bend is formed in the vicinity of the peripheral edge of the auxiliary disk provided with the water passage ribs.

  By this means, a humidifier capable of supplying a certain amount of water to the humidifier is obtained.

  Another means is that a water passing rib provided on the auxiliary disk is formed in a curved shape.

  By this means, it is possible to obtain a humidifier capable of stably supplying a certain amount of water to the humidifier and stably exhibiting the humidification ability.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, while being able to increase a humidification amount, the humidification apparatus with the effect that a noise value can be reduced can be provided.

  Further, it is possible to provide a humidifying device having an effect that the humidifying ability can be stably exhibited.

  Moreover, the humidification apparatus with the effect that humidification efficiency can be improved can be provided.

  Further, it is possible to provide a humidifier having an effect of being able to stably supply a certain amount of water to the humidifier.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, a main body in which air blowing means is provided in an air channel formed by communicating an inlet and an outlet, and the air channel of the main body is maintained at a constant water level from a water supply tank. And a plurality of humidifying filters that are rotatably supported in the air flow path, and the humidifying filter part is supported by a disk-like support. And a humidifying body provided on the surface of the support portion, and the air passes smoothly between the plurality of humidifying filter portions arranged in parallel to the air flow path, so that the pressure of the humidifying filter portion Loss is reduced, and the air flow rate can be increased and the noise value can be lowered.

  In the invention according to claim 2, the opening for water retention is formed in the disk-shaped support portion, and the rotation of the humidifying filter portion causes the water retention opening to store the water of the stored water at the lower position. When scooped and stored and rotated to an upper position, it has the effect that water can be supplied to the humidifying body.

  Further, the invention according to claim 3 is that the support portion is formed of a water retention material, and not only the lower portion of the humidification filter portion immersed in the water stored in the water tank during operation but also the humidification filter continuously. Water can be supplied to the central part of the part, and the humidifying ability can be stably exhibited.

  Further, the invention according to claim 4 is that the support portion is formed of a porous water-permeable material, and not only the lower portion of the humidifying filter portion immersed in the water stored in the water tank during operation, Water can be continuously supplied to the central part of the humidifying filter part, and the wet surface area of the humidifying filter part increases, so that the humidifying efficiency can be improved.

  In the invention according to claim 5, the humidifier of the humidifying filter part is formed by gradually increasing the thickness from the peripheral part of the support part to the central part, and the air inlet side of the humidifying filter part becomes slightly wider. Since the passing airflow is easy to enter and noise generation is reduced and the surface of the humidifying body is easily contacted, the humidifying ability can be improved.

  In the invention according to claim 6, the humidifying body of the humidifying filter part is formed such that the thickness of the annular part sandwiched between the peripheral part and the central part of the support part is larger than that of the peripheral part and the central part. Thus, the surface area of the humidifying body is slightly increased, and it is easy to ventilate the vicinity of the center of the humidifying filter portion, thereby improving the humidifying efficiency.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the support portion of the humidifying filter portion is formed by a pair of auxiliary discs, and water passing means is provided between the auxiliary discs, and the lower portion of the humidifying filter portion is stored. When immersed in water, the water is temporarily stored in the water flow means, and the water stored by the rotation of the humidifying filter part is transferred to the water flow means and moves downward to the inside of the auxiliary disk (center direction) ) Can be supplied to the entire humidifying body, and the humidifying ability can be improved.

  Further, the invention described in claim 8 is one in which a large number of water passage holes are formed in an auxiliary disk provided between the water passage means and the humidifying body, and the water temporarily stored in the water passage means is: The humidifying body is evenly supplied to the humidifying body through a large number of water passage holes of the auxiliary disk, and has an effect that the humidifying body can be stably humidified.

  Further, the invention according to claim 9 is configured such that the water passing means is configured by providing a water retaining material between the auxiliary disks, and the water retaining material sucks up and stores the water in the lower part of the humidifying filter portion by the water retaining material, and rotates. Accordingly, water can be evenly supplied from the upper part to the center part of the humidifying filter part, and the humidifying ability can be stably exhibited.

  In the invention according to claim 10, the water passage means is configured by arranging a plurality of water passage ribs radiating from the center between the auxiliary disks, and the water passage ribs are formed by rotation of the humidifying filter portion. When the tip of the water scoops up the stored water at the lower position and rotates to the upper position, the scooped water moves along the water flow rib toward the center of rotation to supply water to a wide range of humidifiers Has the effect of being able to

  Further, the invention according to claim 11 is formed by forming a water retaining bent portion in the vicinity of the peripheral edge of the auxiliary disk provided with the water passage ribs, and when the stored water is scooped at the lower position by the rotation of the humidifying filter portion. The bent portion for water retention has the effect that the stored water can be surely scooped up by a certain amount and can stably supply a certain amount of water to the humidifier when rotated to the upper position.

  Further, the invention according to claim 12 is that the water passing rib provided in the auxiliary disk is formed in a curved shape, and the curved water passing rib is formed by rotating the water scooped up at the lower portion of the humidifying filter portion by rotation. It can be moved smoothly on the water flow rib, can supply water substantially uniformly from the upper part to the central part of the humidifying filter part, and has an effect of stably exhibiting the humidifying ability.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, a constant water level is maintained from the water supply tank 6 to the air flow path 3 of the main body 5 in which the air blowing means 4 is provided in the air flow path 3 formed by communicating the suction inlet 1 and the blower outlet 2. The water tank 7 is provided so as to lean, the lower part is always immersed in the stored water 8 of the water tank 7, the shaft is rotatably supported in the air flow path 3, and a plurality of humidifying filter portions 10 that are rotated by the rotating means 9 are provided, The humidifying filter part 10 is provided with a disk-like support part 11 and a humidifying body 12 on the surface of the support part 11.

  In addition, a water retaining opening 13 is provided in the disk-shaped support portion 11, and the support portion 11 is formed of a water retention material 14 made of a hard urethane home, a laminate of water absorbent synthetic fibers, a water absorbent synthetic resin body, or the like. And configure.

  In the above configuration, when the humidifier is operated in a state where water is supplied from the water supply tank 6 to the water tank 7 so as to be maintained at a constant water level, the air blowing means 4 is driven, and the air flow path from the inlet 1 to the outlet 2 3, the humidifying filter portion 10 is rotated by the rotating means 9, and the lower portion of the humidifying filter portion 10 immersed in the stored water 8 in the water tank 7 moves to the upper side and flows in the air flow path 3. , The moisture contained in the humidifying filter unit 10 is vaporized, and humidified air is blown out from the outlet 2 to perform humidification.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the main body 5 in which the blowing means 4 is provided in the air flow path 3 formed by communicating the suction inlet 1 and the blowout outlet 2, and the water supply tank 6 in the air flow path 3 of the main body 5. A water tank 7 provided so as to maintain a constant water level, and a plurality of humidifying filter parts 10 that are always immersed in the stored water 8 of the water tank 7 and rotatably supported in the air flow path 3, Since the humidifying filter unit 10 is constituted by the disc-shaped support unit 11 and the humidifying body provided on the surface of the support unit 11, the plurality of humidifying filter units 10 arranged in parallel to the air flow path 3 are smoothly air As a result, the pressure loss of the humidifying filter section 10 is reduced, the amount of blown air can be increased, and the noise value can be lowered.

  Further, since the water retaining opening 13 is formed in the disk-shaped support portion 11, the water retaining opening 13 scoops and stores the water of the stored water 8 in the water tank 7 at the lower position by the rotation of the humidifying filter portion 10. When rotating to the upper position, water can be supplied to the humidifying body 12 by flowing down, and the humidification efficiency is improved.

  Moreover, since the support part 11 was formed with the water retention material 14, not only the lower part of the humidification filter part immersed in the water 8 stored in the water tank 7 but also the water supply to the vicinity of the center of the humidification filter part 10 can be performed continuously. Therefore, the humidifying ability can be stably exhibited.

(Embodiment 2)
As shown in FIG. 7, the supporting part 11A of the humidifying filter part 10A is formed of a porous water-permeable material 15 made of a porous ceramic body, a synthetic resin body, a nonwoven fabric or a laminated body of stainless steel wire mesh, and the like. To do.

  In the above configuration, during operation, not only the lower part of the humidifying filter part 10A immersed in the water stored in the aquarium (not shown) but also the raw material 15 that can continuously pass water to the vicinity of the center of the humidifying filter part 10A. Thus, the wetted surface area of the humidifying filter portion 10A increases, and the humidifying efficiency can be improved.

(Embodiment 3)
As shown in FIG. 8, the humidifying body 12A of the humidifying filter portion 10B is formed by gradually increasing the thickness from the peripheral edge portion 16 to the central portion 17 of the support portion 11B.

  In the above configuration, the ventilation surface in the vicinity of the outer periphery of the humidifying filter portion 10B is larger than the inner peripheral side, and the ventilation resistance can be reduced to increase the air volume and reduce the noise. The moisture continuously moves from the peripheral edge 16 on the lower side of the humidifying filter portion 10B soaked to the thick central portion 17 and spreads, increasing the wet surface area of the humidifying filter portion 10B. Efficiency can be improved.

(Embodiment 4)
As shown in FIG. 9, the humidifying body 12B of the humidifying filter portion 10C is arranged such that the thickness of the annular portion 18 sandwiched between the peripheral portion 16A and the central portion 17A of the support portion 11C is larger than that of the peripheral portion 16A and the central portion 17A. Form and configure.

  In the above configuration, the surface area of the humidifying body 12B is increased by providing the annular portion 18, and the vicinity of the central portion 17A of the humidifying filter portion 10C is thinner than the annular portion 18 so that ventilation is easy. Thus, the ventilation area can be increased and the humidification efficiency can be improved.

(Embodiment 5)
As shown in FIG. 10, the support portion 11D of the humidifying filter portion 10D is formed by a pair of auxiliary discs 19, the water passing means 20 is provided between the auxiliary discs 19, and the water passing means 20 and the humidifying body 12C are provided. A plurality of water passage holes 21 are provided in the auxiliary disk 19 to be provided, and the water passage means 20 is configured by providing the water retaining material 14 </ b> A between the auxiliary disks 19.

  In the above configuration, when the lower part of the humidifying filter unit 10D is immersed in the water stored in the aquarium (not shown), water is temporarily stored in the water passing means 20, and accompanying the rotation of the humidifying filter unit 10D. The stored water travels down through the water passing means 20 and moves downward to be supplied to the humidifying body 12C inside the auxiliary disk 19, so that the entire humidifying body 12C can be supplied with water, improving the humidifying capacity. Will be able to.

  Moreover, the water temporarily stored in the water flow means 20 is uniformly supplied to the entire humidifier 12C through the many water holes 21 of the auxiliary disk 19, and stably humidifies from the humidifier 12C. Will be able to.

  Further, the water retention material 14A provided between the auxiliary disks 19 can supply water substantially uniformly from the peripheral edge portion 16B to the central portion 17B of the humidifying filter portion 10D, and the humidifying ability can be stably exhibited. .

(Embodiment 6)
As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the water passing means 20 </ b> A provided in the humidifying filter portion 10 </ b> E is provided with water passing ribs 22 extending radially from the center between the auxiliary disks 19 </ b> A. A water retaining bend 23 is formed in the vicinity of the peripheral edge of the auxiliary disk 19A to be formed.

  In the above configuration, when the humidifying filter portion 10E rotates, the tip of the water passage rib 22 scoops up the water stored in the aquarium (not shown) at the lower position and rotates to the upper position. It will move to the rotation center direction of the water rib 22, and water will be able to be supplied to the wide range of the humidification body 12D.

  Further, when the humidifying filter unit 10E rotates, when the water is scooped up at a lower position, the water retaining bending portion 23 can surely scoop up the stored water by a certain amount, and when it is rotated up, the humidifying body 12D. Thus, a certain amount of water can be stably supplied.

(Embodiment 7)
As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the water passage ribs 22 </ b> A provided on the auxiliary disk 19 </ b> B provided on the humidifying filter portion 10 </ b> F are configured in a curved shape.

  In the above configuration, the curved water-passing rib 22A can smoothly move the water scooped at the lower portion of the humidifying filter portion 10F on the water-passing rib 22A by rotation, and the peripheral portion 16C of the humidifying filter portion 10F. To the central portion 17C, water can be supplied substantially evenly, and the humidifying ability can be stably exhibited.

  In the embodiment, the air sent from the blowing means is blown directly to the humidifying filter part. However, it goes without saying that the air heated by the heating means such as a heater may be blown to the humidifying filter part. Nor.

  By using a humidifying filter part that has a small pressure loss, can increase the amount of air blown, and can reduce the noise level, it can be applied to the use of an aroma generator that enables a small and stable aroma emission.

Side surface schematic sectional drawing of the humidification apparatus of Embodiment 1 of this invention. Front sectional view of the humidifier Perspective view of humidification filter part of the humidifier Front view of humidification filter section of the humidifier The front view which exposed the partial support part of the humidification body of the humidification device Sectional drawing where the humidifying filter part of the humidifying device is partially broken Sectional drawing which fractured | ruptured partially the humidification filter part of the humidification apparatus of Embodiment 2 of this invention Sectional drawing which fractured | ruptured a part of humidification filter part of the humidification apparatus of Embodiment 3 of this invention Sectional drawing which fractured | ruptured a part of humidification filter part of the humidification apparatus of Embodiment 4 of this invention Sectional drawing which fractured | ruptured a part of humidification filter part of the humidification apparatus of Embodiment 5 of this invention Sectional drawing which fractured | ruptured a part of humidification filter part of the humidification apparatus of Embodiment 6 of this invention Front view of auxiliary disk of the humidifier The front view of the auxiliary | assistant disc of the humidification apparatus of Embodiment 7 of this invention Sectional drawing where the humidifying filter part of the humidifying device is partially broken Front sectional view showing the main parts of a conventional humidifier Side sectional view showing the main part of the humidifier Perspective view of vaporizer filter of the humidifier

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Intake port 2 Outlet 3 Air flow path 4 Blowing means 5 Main body 6 Water supply tank 7 Water tank 8 Reserved water 9 Rotating means 10 Humidification filter part 10A Humidification filter part 10B Humidification filter part 10C Humidification filter part 10D Humidification filter part 11 Support part 11A Supporting part 11B Supporting part 11C Supporting part 11D Supporting part 12 Humidifying body 12A Humidifying body 12B Humidifying body 12C Humidifying body 13 Opening part 14 Water-retaining material 14A Water-retaining material 15 Water-permeable material 16 Peripheral part 16A Peripheral part 17 Central part 17A Central part 18 Annular part 19 Auxiliary disk 19A Auxiliary disk 19B Auxiliary disk 20 Water flow means 20A Water flow means 21 Water flow hole 22 Water flow rib 22A Water flow rib 23 Bending part for water retention

Claims (12)

A main body provided with air blowing means in an air passage formed by communicating the suction port and the outlet, a water tank provided in the air flow path of the main body so as to be maintained at a constant water level from the water supply tank, and storage of the water tank A plurality of humidifying filter parts that are always immersed in water and rotatably supported in the air flow path, and the humidifying filter parts are provided on a disk-like support part and on the surface of the support part A humidifier comprising a humidifier. The humidifier according to claim 1, wherein an opening for water retention is formed in the disk-shaped support portion. The humidifying device according to claim 1, wherein the support portion is formed of a water retention material. The humidifying device according to claim 1, wherein the supporting portion of the humidifying filter portion is formed of a porous material capable of passing water. The humidifying device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the humidifying body of the humidifying filter portion is formed to gradually increase in thickness from the peripheral portion to the central portion of the support portion. The humidification body in any one of Claims 1-4 which formed the humidification body of the humidification filter part so that the thickness of the annular part pinched | interposed into the peripheral part and center part of a support part might become larger than the said peripheral part and center part. apparatus. The humidifying device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a support portion of the humidifying filter portion is formed by a pair of auxiliary disks, and a water passage means is provided between the auxiliary disks. The humidifying device according to claim 7, wherein a plurality of water passage holes are formed in an auxiliary disk provided between the water passing means of the humidifying filter portion and the humidifying body. The humidifying device according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the water passing means is configured by providing a water retaining material between the auxiliary disks. The humidifier according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the water passage means is configured by arranging a plurality of water passage ribs radially extending from the center between the auxiliary disks. The humidifier according to claim 10, wherein a water retaining bend is formed in the vicinity of the peripheral edge of the auxiliary disk provided with the water flow rib. The humidifying device according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the water passing rib provided on the auxiliary disk is formed in a curved shape.

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