JP2010019445A - Humidifier - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a humidifier capable of dispensing with frequent replacement of a humidification filter as crystals of dissolved components of the water does not deposit on a surface of the humidification filter and a humidifying capacity is not degraded. <P>SOLUTION: This humidifier includes the humidification filter 12, a water tray 11, a recovered-water passage 19 and a water storage tank 2 successively disposed in descending order, water supply passages 9, 10 formed from the water storage tank 2 to an upper part of the humidification filter 12, and a pump 8 disposed in the water supply passages 9, 10, in a housing 1, the water pumped up from the water storage tank 2 through the water supply passages 9, 10 and a pump 8, falls to the humidification filter 12 from an opening of the water supply passage 10 to humidify the air passing through the humidification filter 12, and the water falling from the humidification filter 12 and received on the water tray 11 is recovered in the hot water storage tank through the recovered-water passage 19. The housing 1 includes an opening section formed on a sidewall for inserting the water storage tank 2, and a chamber 25 receiving the water storage tank 2 inserted from the opening section while positioning it. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention drops the water in the water storage tank from above the humidification filter through the water supply path, humidifies the air passing through the humidification filter, and drops the water received from the water receiving tray from the humidification filter into the water storage tank through the recovery water path. It is related with the humidifier to collect.

  A conventional vaporizing humidifier is designed to increase humidity by impregnating water supplied from a water supply tank into a humidifying filter that absorbs water and evaporating the impregnated water into the air passing through the humidifying filter. It is configured. In order to impregnate the humidifying filter with water, a general method is to immerse the lower end of the humidifying filter in the water in the water supply tank or in the tray supplied from the water supply tank, and suck the moisture filter by the capillary phenomenon. There is also a method of pumping the water in the tray and applying it to a humidifying filter.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a humidifier that supplies water from a water tank to a humidifying tray, supplies water pumped up from the humidifying tray to a humidifying filter, and vaporizes the water supplied to the humidifying filter to humidify. . In this humidifier, by intermittently driving the pump during the humidification operation, excess water adhering to the humidification filter is reduced by flowing down or vaporizing, thereby increasing the surface area of the humidification filter. Increase vaporization.

In Patent Document 2, a humidifying filter that evaporates and humidifies water in a water storage tank is formed in a zigzag shape, and a plurality of holding claws that hold a bent portion of the humidifying filter are provided in a horizontal direction in a frame body on which the humidifying filter is mounted. There is disclosed a humidifying device that is provided individually and holds the zigzag shape of the humidifying filter substantially equally to stabilize the vaporization amount.
JP 2008-32314 A JP 2003-106578 A

  In the method of immersing the lower end of the humidifying filter in the water tank or tray as described above, dissolved components such as calcium and magnesium dissolved in a minute amount in the water remain while the water evaporates in the humidifying filter. Then, the concentration becomes high, and finally crystals such as calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate are deposited on the surface of the humidifying filter. If crystals are deposited on the surface of the humidifying filter, the vaporization of water is hindered and the humidifying ability is lowered, so that there is a problem that the humidifying filter must be replaced. Even in the method of pumping up the water in the tray and applying it to the humidification filter, the water in the tray is only circulated without being circulated, so that the concentration of dissolved components increases, and it tends to deposit on the surface of the humidification filter. So there are similar problems.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and a humidifier that does not require the replacement of the humidification filter because crystals of water-soluble components do not precipitate on the surface of the humidification filter and the humidification capability does not decrease. The purpose is to provide.

  The humidifier according to the present invention includes a humidifying filter, a water receiving tray, a recovery water path and a water storage tank arranged in order from top to bottom, a water supply path laid from the water storage tank to above the humidifying filter, A pump provided in the water supply path in the housing, pumping water from the water storage tank by the water supply path and the pump, and dropping the pumped water from one or more ports of the water supply path to the humidification filter, A humidifier that collects water that has fallen from the humidifying filter and received by the water receiving tray into the water storage tank through the recovery water path, wherein the housing is provided on a side wall, An opening for inserting the water storage tank and a storage chamber for storing the water storage tank inserted through the opening at a predetermined position are provided.

  In this humidifier, a humidifying filter, a water receiving tray, a recovery water path and a water storage tank are arranged in order from top to bottom in the housing, a water supply path is laid from the water storage tank to the upper side of the humidifying filter, and the pump is , Provided in the water supply path. Water is pumped from the water storage tank by the water supply path and pump, and the pumped water is dropped from one or more ports of the water supply path to the humidifying filter to humidify the air passing through the humidifying filter, while falling from the humidifying filter and receiving water tray The water received in is collected in the water storage tank through the recovery water path. An opening for inserting the water storage tank is provided in the side wall of the housing, and the storage chamber positions and stores the water storage tank inserted from the opening at a predetermined position.

  In the humidifier according to the present invention, the housing chamber is provided at the bottom of the housing, and has a plurality of wheels, a carriage on which the water storage tank is placed, and a floor of the housing chamber. And a guide portion for guiding the water tank, and the carriage on which the water storage tank is placed is guided by the guide portion so that the water storage tank is positioned at the predetermined position. To do.

  In this humidifier, a storage chamber for the water storage tank is provided at the bottom of the housing, a cart having a plurality of wheels places the water storage tank, and a guide unit provided on the floor of the storage chamber guides the cart. To do. The trolley on which the water storage tank is placed is guided by the guide unit, thereby positioning the water storage tank at a predetermined position.

  In the humidifier according to the present invention, the storage chamber is provided at the bottom of the housing, the plurality of wheels disposed at the bottom of the water storage tank, the floor of the storage chamber, and the water storage tank And a guide portion for guiding the water storage tank. The water storage tank is positioned at the predetermined position by being guided by the guide portion.

  In this humidifier, the storage chamber of the water storage tank is provided at the bottom of the housing, a plurality of wheels are disposed at the bottom of the water storage tank, and a guide provided on the floor of the storage chamber guides the water storage tank. . The water storage tank is positioned at a predetermined position by being guided by the guide unit.

  The humidifier according to the present invention is characterized in that the guide section includes one or a plurality of guide grooves for guiding the wheels, and the wheels are guided by the guide grooves.

  In the humidifier according to the present invention, the housing chamber is provided at the bottom of the housing, a holding case for mounting and holding the water storage tank, and a plurality of pivotally fixed to the floor of the housing chamber A roller and a guide portion provided on the outer bottom of the holding case and guiding the water storage tank; the water holding tank having the water storage tank placed thereon is guided by the guide portion; Is configured to be positioned at the predetermined position.

  In this humidifier, the housing chamber is provided at the bottom of the housing, the holding case holds and holds the water storage tank, and the plurality of rollers are rotatably fixed to the floor of the housing chamber. A guide portion provided on the outer bottom of the water guides the water storage tank. The holding case on which the water storage tank is placed is guided by the guide portion, thereby positioning the water storage tank at a predetermined position.

  In the humidifier according to the present invention, the guide portion includes one or a plurality of grooves in which the roller is loosely fitted and rotated when the holding case is inserted into the storage chamber, and the roller is inserted in the groove. The holding case is configured to be guided by rotating.

  In this humidifier, when the holding case is inserted into the storage chamber, the guide part is rotated by loosely fitting a roller in one or a plurality of grooves, and the roller rotates in the groove. Will be guided.

  In the humidifier according to the present invention, the water storage tank is provided with a water supply pipe for connecting to the water supply path and a recovery water pipe for connecting to the recovery water path, and the water supply path includes a water supply pipe and A water supply connecting portion for connection is provided, and the recovered water path is provided with a recovered water connecting portion for connecting to a recovered water pipe.

  In this humidifier, the water storage tank is provided with a water supply pipe for connection to the water supply path and a recovery water pipe for connection to the recovery water path. The water supply connection part of the water supply path is connected to the water supply pipe, and the recovered water connection part of the recovery water path is connected to the recovery water pipe.

  In the humidifier according to the present invention, the water supply connecting portion includes water supply path opening / closing means that opens and closes by the action of the water supply pipe when the water storage tank is attached and detached, and the recovered water connection portion is provided when the water storage tank is attached and detached. A recovery water path opening / closing means that opens and closes by the action of the recovery water pipe is provided.

  In this humidifier, the water supply connection part is opened and closed by the action of the water supply pipe when the water supply path opening / closing means is attached / detached, and the recovered water connection part is the recovery water pipe open / close means when the water supply tank opening / closing means is attached / detached. Open and close by action.

  The humidifier according to the present invention is characterized in that the water supply path opening / closing means and the recovered water path opening / closing means are provided inside the water supply connection portion and the recovery water connection portion, respectively, by urging the valve seat and the valve seat. Each having a valve body seated on a seat, and by positioning the water storage tank at the predetermined position, the valve at the end of the water supply pipe and the recovery water pipe inserted into the water supply connection part and the recovery water connection part. The body is configured to be pressed against the urging force to be separated from the valve seat.

  In this humidifier, the water supply path opening / closing means and the recovered water path opening / closing means include a valve seat in each of the water supply connection portion and the recovery water connection portion, and a valve body seated on the valve seat by urging each of the valve seats. Each is equipped. By positioning the water storage tank at a predetermined position, the valve body is pressed against the urging force at the end of the water supply pipe and the recovery water pipe inserted into the water supply connection part and the recovery water connection part. Take a seat away.

  The humidifier according to the present invention has a capacity larger than the water receiving tray, an adjustment tank that receives the effluent water from the water receiving tray, an opening in the water receiving tray, and an upper end portion of the water receiving tray. And an overflow pipe for allowing the water to overflow to flow out to the adjustment layer.

  In this humidifier, the adjustment tank having a capacity larger than the water receiving tray receives the outflow water from the water receiving tray, and the overflow pipe opened in the water receiving tray overflows from the upper end of the water receiving tray. To the adjustment layer.

  According to the humidifier according to the present invention, since the crystal of the water-soluble component does not precipitate on the surface of the humidifying filter and the humidifying ability does not decrease, it is possible to realize a humidifier that does not require frequent replacement of the humidifying filter. .

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings illustrating embodiments thereof.
(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a configuration of a humidifier according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
This humidifier is provided with an exhaust port 16 at an upper end portion in a cylindrical housing 1 whose cross-sectional area gradually increases toward the lower portion, and two vertically connected blower fans below the exhaust port 16. 14 and 14 are provided. The two blower fans 14 and 14 are respectively attached to drive shafts that protrude vertically from the blower motor 13.

Below the blower fans 14, 14 in the housing 1, a humidifying filter 12, a water receiving tray 11, a buffer tank (adjusting tank, recovered water path) 19, a water storage tank 2, and a water storage tank 2 arranged from top to bottom. A water supply pipe (water supply path) 10 extending from the vicinity of the water supply pipe 12 to above the humidifying filter 12 and a pump 8 connected to the lower end of the water supply pipe 10 are provided.
The humidification filter 12 is formed in a cylindrical shape whose ends are open toward the blower fans 14 and 14. A side wall of the housing 1 surrounding the humidifying filter 12 is formed in the air inlet 15.

The water receiving tray 11 is poured from the upper end of the water supply pipe 10 to the humidifying filter 12, receives water flowing down through the humidifying filter 12, and flows it out to the buffer tank 19. The buffer tank 19 has a larger capacity than the water receiving tray 11.
A through hole to the buffer tank 19 is provided at the center of the water receiving tray 11, and a check valve 20 is attached to the through hole. The check valve 20 is configured to be opened when the buffer tank 19 is attached to the lower part of the water receiving tray 11, and closed when the buffer tank 19 is removed from the water receiving tray 11.
The water receiving tray 11 is also provided with an overflow pipe 21 opened in the water receiving tray 11 so that water does not overflow from the upper end portion thereof. The water that has flowed into the overflow pipe 21 is supplied to the buffer tank 19. The water level of the water receiving tray 11 is adjusted.

The water storage tank 2 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and a lid plate 24 is detachably attached to an upper portion thereof, and a water supply pipe 3 and a recovery water pipe 4 are passed through the lid plate 24 so as to extend in and out.
FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view as viewed from the side opposite to FIG. 1, and the recovered water pipe 4 and the water supply pipe 3 are extended in and out of the lid plate 24 in parallel with each other.

The water storage tank 2 is housed in a housing chamber 25 provided in the lower part of the housing 1 and is mounted on a tank case (cart) 7 that also serves as a side wall of the housing 1 (housing chamber 25), as shown in FIG. In the placed state, it is taken in and out via an insertion port provided on the side wall of the storage chamber 25. The tank case 7 is provided with a handle 18 at a portion that also serves as a side wall of the storage chamber 25.
As shown in FIG. 4, the water storage tank 2 taken out from the storage chamber 25 while being placed in the tank case 7 can be removed from the tank case 7, and by removing the cover plate 24, internal cleaning and It is easy to supply water.

The tank case (cart) 7 has two wheels 6 attached to the outer bottom thereof, one on the side close to the handle 18 and two on the side far from the handle 18. As shown in the enlarged vertical sectional view of FIG. 5, guide grooves (guide portions) 22 and 22 for guiding the two wheels 6 and 6 on the side far from the handle 18 are provided on the floor of the storage chamber 25. . The water storage tank 2 is positioned and stored at a predetermined position in the storage chamber 25 by guiding the two wheels 6 and 6 respectively by the guide grooves 22 and 22.
By adopting a configuration in which the water storage tank 2 is placed on a tank case (cart) 7 with wheels 6, the water storage tank 2 can be easily taken in and out. Further, the capacity of the water storage tank 2 can be increased.

  In the first embodiment, the water storage tank 2 is accommodated in the accommodation chamber 25 in a state of being placed on the tank case (cart) 7, but the tank case (cart) 7 is not necessarily required. In that case, similarly to the first embodiment, by directly attaching three wheels 6 to the outer bottom portion of the water storage tank 2, the water storage tank 2 is placed in a predetermined position in the storage chamber 25 using the guide grooves 22, 22. Can be positioned and accommodated.

  The water supply pipe 3 and the recovered water pipe 4 are the water supply connecting part 5a and the recovered water connecting part stored in the connecting part 5 of the humidifier body in a state where the water storage tank 2 is positioned and stored at a predetermined position in the storage chamber 25. 5b, respectively. Each of the water supply connection part 5a and the recovered water connection part 5b has a built-in check valve (water supply path opening / closing means, recovery water path opening / closing means), and each check valve is moved to the valve seat by urging the valve seat. Each is equipped with a seating valve element.

When the water supply pipe 3 and the recovered water pipe 4 are connected to the water supply connecting part 5a and the recovered water connecting part 5b, respectively, each end of the water supply pipe 3 and the recovered water pipe 4 is connected to the water supply connecting part 5a and the recovered water connecting part 5b. Each valve body is pressed against the urging force, and each valve body is separated from each valve seat. Thereby, the water supply connection part 5a and the collection | recovery water connection part 5b will be in an open state, respectively.
On the other hand, when each end of the water supply pipe 3 and the recovery water pipe 4 is removed from the water supply connection part 5a and the recovery water connection part 5b, each valve body is seated on each valve seat, and the water supply connection part 5a and the recovery water pipe 4 are recovered. The water connecting portions 5b are each closed.

The water supply pipe 3 is connected to one end of the suction pipe 9 via the water supply connection part 5a, and the other end of the suction pipe 9 is connected to the suction port of the pump 8 described above. The discharge port is connected to the water supply pipe 10. The water supply connecting part 5a, the suction pipe 9 and the water supply pipe 10 constitute a water supply path.
The water supply pipe 10 extends to above the humidifying filter 12, and the water supply pipe 10 above the humidifying filter 12 is provided with a plurality of water injection ports (not shown).
The lowermost part of the buffer tank 19 and the inlet of the recovered water connecting part 5 b are connected, and the outlet of the recovered water connecting part 5 b is connected to the recovered water pipe 4. The buffer tank 19 and the recovered water connecting portion 5b constitute a recovered water path.

In the humidifier having such a configuration, the water sucked up from the water storage tank 2 by the water supply pipe 3 and the suction pipe 9 by the pump 8 is poured into the upper end portion of the humidification filter 12 through the water supply pipe 10. The removed water is impregnated into the humidifying filter 12. On the other hand, the air sucked from the intake port 15 by the blower fans 14 and 14 is humidified when passing through the humidifying filter 12, and blown into the room from the exhaust port 16 through the blower fans 14 and 14.
Water that has not been impregnated in the humidifying filter 12 is received by the water receiving tray 11 by washing away dissolved components such as calcium and magnesium adhering to the humidifying filter 12. The water received by the water receiving tray 11 is recovered in the water storage tank 2 via the buffer tank 19, the recovered water connecting portion 5 b and the recovered water pipe 4.

  Water with a high concentration of dissolved components such as calcium and magnesium collected in the water storage tank 2 is diluted in the water storage tank 2. Thereby, it can suppress that the melt | dissolution component density | concentration of the feed water from the feed pipe 4 becomes high. In addition, when the water level in the water storage tank 2 is lowered to some extent (for example, half), the water can be replaced to prevent the humidification filter 12 from being deteriorated (salt deposition).

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the configuration of the second embodiment of the humidifier according to the present invention.
In this humidifier, the water storage tank 2a is housed in a housing chamber 25a provided in the lower part of the housing 1a, and as shown in FIG. 7, a tank case (also serving as a side wall of the housing 1a (housing chamber 25a)) In the state where it is placed on the holding case 7a, it is put in and out via an insertion port provided in the side wall of the storage chamber 25a. The tank case 7a is provided with a handle 18 at a portion that also serves as a side wall of the storage chamber 25a.
As shown in FIG. 8, the water storage tank 2a taken out from the storage chamber 25a while being placed in the tank case 7a can be removed from the tank case 7a, and the cover plate 24 is removed to clean the inside and clean the water. It is easy to replenish.

  As shown in the enlarged longitudinal sectional view of FIG. 9, four rollers 17, 17, 17, 17 are arranged on the floor of the storage chamber 25a so that the tank case 7a on which the water storage tank 2a is placed can be easily moved. Has been. The tank case 7a is provided with two grooves (guide portions) 23, 23 for loosely fitting and rotating the rollers 17, 17, 17, 17 on the outer bottom portion thereof.

  When the tank case 7a on which the water storage tank 2a is placed is inserted into the storage chamber 25a, the rollers 17, 17, 17, 17 are loosely fitted in the grooves 23, 23 and rotated, whereby the tank case 7a is guided. The water storage tank 2a is positioned and stored at a predetermined position in the storage chamber 25a. Since the other configuration and operation of the humidifier are the same as the configuration and operation of the humidifier described in the first embodiment, the same portions are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  In the second embodiment, the water storage tank 2a is accommodated in the accommodating chamber 25a while being placed in the tank case 7a, but the tank case 7a is not necessarily required. In that case, similarly to the second embodiment, the two grooves 23 and 23 are formed directly in the outer bottom portion of the water storage tank 2a, so that the water storage tank 2a is formed using the rollers 17, 17, 17, and 17. It can be positioned and stored at a predetermined position in the storage chamber 25a.

It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the structure of embodiment of the humidifier which concerns on this invention. It is the longitudinal cross-sectional view seen from the opposite side to FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the water storage tank mounted in the tank case, and a storage chamber. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a water storage tank and a tank case. It is an enlarged vertical sectional view which expands and shows the guide groove provided in the floor of the storage chamber and the wheels of the tank case. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the structure of embodiment of the humidifier which concerns on this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the water storage tank mounted in the tank case, and a storage chamber. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a water storage tank and a tank case. It is an expanded longitudinal cross-sectional view which expands and shows the roller provided in the floor of the storage chamber, and the groove | channel recessedly provided in the bottom of the tank case.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1,1a Housing 2,2a Water storage tank 3 Water supply pipe 4 Recovery water pipe 5 Connection part 5a Water supply connection part (Water supply path opening / closing means)
5b Recovery water connection (recovered water path opening / closing means)
6 wheels 7 tank case (cart)
7a Tank case (holding case)
8 Pump 9 Suction pipe (water supply route)
10 Water pipe (water supply route)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Water receiving tray 12 Humidification filter 14 Blower fan 15 Air inlet 16 Exhaust port 17 Roller 18 Handle 19 Buffer tank (adjustment tank, collection | recovery water path)
20 Check valve 21 Overflow pipe 22 Guide groove (guide section)
23 Groove (Guide)
24 Lid 25, 25a Storage chamber

Claims (8)

A humidifying filter, a water receiving tray, a recovery water path and a water storage tank arranged in order from top to bottom, a water supply path laid from the water storage tank to above the humidifying filter, and a pump provided in the water supply path In the housing, pumping water from the water storage tank with a water supply path and a pump, dropping the pumped water from one or more ports of the water supply path to the humidification filter, and humidifying the air passing through the humidification filter A humidifier that recovers the water that has fallen from the humidifying filter and received by the water receiving tray into the water storage tank through the recovery water path,
The said housing is provided in the side wall, The opening part for inserting the said water storage tank, and the storage chamber which positions and stores the water storage tank inserted from this opening part in a predetermined position, It is characterized by the above-mentioned. .   The housing is provided at the bottom of the housing, has a plurality of wheels, and a carriage on which the water storage tank is placed; and a guide provided on the floor of the accommodation room and guiding the carriage. 2. The humidifier according to claim 1, wherein the humidifier is configured to position the water tank at the predetermined position by being guided by the guide portion with the carriage on which the water tank is placed.   The housing chamber is provided at the bottom of the housing, and further includes a plurality of wheels disposed at the bottom of the water storage tank, and a guide unit that is provided on the floor of the storage chamber and guides the water storage tank. The humidifier according to claim 1, wherein the water storage tank is positioned at the predetermined position by being guided by the guide portion.   The housing chamber is provided at the bottom of the housing, and a holding case for mounting and holding the water storage tank, a plurality of rollers rotatably fixed to the floor of the housing chamber, and an outside of the holding case A guide portion that is provided at a bottom and guides the water storage tank, and the holding case on which the water storage tank is placed is guided by the guide portion so that the water storage tank is positioned at the predetermined position. The humidifier according to claim 1, which is configured as follows.   The water storage tank is provided with a water supply pipe for connecting to the water supply path and a recovery water pipe for connecting to the recovery water path, and the water supply path has a water supply connecting part for connecting to the water supply pipe. 5. The humidifier according to claim 1, wherein the recovered water path includes a recovered water connecting portion for connection to a recovered water pipe.   The water supply connection part includes a water supply path opening / closing means that opens and closes by the action of the water supply pipe when the water storage tank is attached and detached, and the recovery water connection part opens and closes by the action of the recovery water pipe when the water storage tank is attached and detached. The humidifier according to claim 5, comprising a recovered water path opening / closing means.   The water supply path opening / closing means and the recovered water path opening / closing means include a valve seat and a valve body that is seated on the valve seat by urging the valve seat, respectively, inside the water supply connection portion and the recovery water connection portion. The valve body is resisted against the urging at each end of the water supply pipe and the recovery water pipe inserted into the water supply connection part and the recovery water connection part by positioning the water storage tank at the predetermined position. The humidifier according to claim 6, wherein the humidifier is configured to be pressed and separated from the valve seat.   An adjustment tank that has a capacity larger than that of the water receiving tray and receives the outflow water from the water receiving tray, and the water that opens into the water receiving tray and overflows from the upper end of the water receiving tray. The humidifier according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising an overflow pipe that flows into the bed.

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