JP2011099625A - Humidifying device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve water supply to a tank of a humidifying device in the humidifying device. <P>SOLUTION: The humidifying device includes a body case having an air inlet port and an exhaust port, and a humidifying means in the body case. The humidifying means is formed of a water tank containing a fixed amount of water, the tank supplying a fixed amount of water to the water tank, and a humidification filter partially immersed in the water of the water tank. An air blowing means is provided for sending air from the air inlet port to the exhaust port via the humidification filter. The tank is in an oblong box shape, is provided with a first handle on the top face and includes a first opening in the bottom face. A first opening cover is detachably provided in the first opening and the first cover includes a second opening in the central part. The second opening is provided with an opening and closing means. The tank includes a third opening in the side face and a third opening is detachably provided in the third opening. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a humidifier that humidifies a room by ventilating a supplied humidifying filter.

  The configuration of this type of conventional humidifier is as follows.

  That is, a main body case having an intake port and an exhaust port, a humidifying means is provided in the main body case, the humidifying means includes a water tank containing a certain amount of water, and a tank for supplying a certain amount of water to the water tank. A humidifying filter partly immersed in the water of the water tank, provided with a blowing means for blowing air from the intake port to the exhaust port through the humidifying filter, and the tank has a vertically long box shape and a top surface Is provided with a first handle, a bottom surface is provided with a first opening, a detachable first opening lid is provided on the first opening, and a second opening is provided at the center of the first lid. An opening is provided, and an opening / closing means is provided in the second opening.

JP 2001-82775 A

  The problem in the conventional example is that the water supply to the tank of the humidifier is poor.

  That is, in the conventional product, when water is replenished to the tank, the water supply lid of the tank is opened and water is supplied from a tap. Since the water supply lid of the tank is provided with a valve, when the tank is attached to the humidifying device, the valve is pushed and opened to supply water to the humidifying device. Therefore, the lid and the valve are provided on the bottom surface of the tank so that all the water in the tank can be supplied. In other words, since the water in the tank is supplied to the humidifier from the bottom of the tank, if the height of the tank is higher than the height from the bathroom sink and kitchen faucet to the sink, the water is set up in the sink. I couldn't do it, so I was holding the tank diagonally with water.

  Then, this invention aims at the improvement of the water supply to the tank of a humidifier.

  In order to achieve this object, the present invention includes a main body case having an intake port and an exhaust port, a humidifying means in the main body case, the humidifying means having a water tank containing a certain amount of water, and the water tank. A tank for supplying a certain amount of water to the tank and a humidifying filter partially immersed in the water of the water tank, and provided with a blowing means for blowing air from the intake port to the exhaust port through the humidifying filter The tank has a vertically long box shape, the top surface is provided with a first handle, the bottom surface is provided with a first opening, and a detachable first opening lid is provided on the first opening. A second opening is provided in the center of the lid, and an opening / closing means is provided in the second opening; a third opening is provided on the side of the tank; and the third opening is detachable A possible third opening lid is provided, thereby achieving the initial purpose. .

  As described above, the present invention includes a main body case having an intake port and an exhaust port, and humidifying means in the main body case. The humidifying means has a water tank containing a certain amount of water, and a certain amount of water in the water tank. A tank for supplying water and a humidifying filter partly immersed in the water of the aquarium, provided with a blowing means for blowing air from the intake port to the exhaust port through the humidifying filter, In the shape of a vertically long box, the top is provided with a first handle, the bottom is provided with a first opening, a detachable first opening is provided on the first opening, and the first lid is provided with a first opening. A second opening is provided at the center, an opening / closing means is provided at the second opening, a third opening is provided at the side of the tank, and a third removable portion is attached to the third opening. It has an open lid and can improve the water supply to the tank of the humidifier. That.

  That is, a second opening, which is a supply port for supplying water from the tank to the humidifier, is provided on the bottom surface of the tank, and a third opening for replenishing water from the tap to the tank is provided separately from the tank. It is provided on the side of

  Thus, when water is supplied to the tank of the humidifier, water can be supplied from the second opening which is a supply port for supplying water from the tank to the humidifier. When the height from the kitchen faucet to the sink is higher, water can be supplied from the third opening provided on the side surface of the tank. That is, the tank can be tilted over the sink so that the third opening portion faces upward, the lid of the third opening can be opened, and water can be supplied from the faucet.

  From these results, even when the height of the tank is higher than the height from the bathroom sink and kitchen faucet to the sink, water can be supplied without holding the tank diagonally by hand. The water supply can be improved.

1 is a schematic perspective view of a humidifier according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The figure which shows the schematic cross section of the humidification device Schematic perspective view of the tank of the humidifier

  Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the humidifier according to this embodiment includes a main body case 3 having an intake port 1 and an exhaust port 2, and humidifying means in the main body case 3. This humidifying means is formed of a water tank 4, a tank 5 for supplying a certain amount of water to the water tank 4, and a humidifying filter 6 partially immersed in the water in the water tank. Air is blown to the exhaust port 2 through the filter 6.

  The water tank 4 has a substantially bowl shape, that is, a substantially horizontally long box shape with an open top surface, and is detachably attached to the lower portion of the main body case 3. In this water tank, a substantially cylindrical humidification filter 6 is disposed so as to be rotatable about a central rotation shaft. Since this rotating shaft is disposed in the horizontal direction, the lower part of the circumferential surface which is a part of the humidifying filter 6 is immersed in the water in the water tank 4 supplied from the tank. Then, a part of the humidifying filter 6 is rotated while being immersed in water by an electric motor which is a rotating means.

  The humidification operation in the above configuration will be described. Indoor air is sucked into the main body case from the air inlet 1 by the air blowing means 7 and blown to the humidifying filter 6. Therefore, the humidifying filter 6 contains water in the water tank in the entire humidifying filter 6 by rotating part of the humidifying filter 6 while being immersed in water by an electric motor as a rotating means. By passing room air through the filter 6, the air is humidified by adding moisture to the air and exhausting the room through the exhaust port 2.

  The tank 5 has a vertically long box shape, a bar shape on the top surface, and a first handle 8 having a substantially elliptical cross section and a hollow portion inside. The tank 5 can be easily pulled out of the main body with the first handle 8.

  A first opening 9 is provided on the bottom surface. The first opening 9 has a circular hole and a substantially cylindrical first flange extending from the periphery of the hole toward the outside of the tank. On the outer periphery of the first flange portion, a first screw portion made of a spiral projection is provided. The first opening lid 10 detachably attachable to the first opening 9 includes a substantially disc-shaped lid surface portion and a substantially cylindrical outer periphery in a direction perpendicular to the lid surface portion from the outer peripheral edge of the lid surface portion. The cylindrical portion extends. A second threaded portion made of a spiral protrusion is provided on the inner periphery of the outer peripheral cylindrical portion. The lid 10 of the first opening can be attached to and detached from the first opening 9 by sliding the second screw portion of the lid 10 of the first opening and the first screw portion of the first opening 9. It has become.

  Moreover, the 2nd opening part 11 is provided in the center part of the cover surface part of this 1st cover. The second opening 11 has a circular opening, which is a substantially circular hole, and a plurality of bars extending in the center direction from the periphery of the circular opening, and is connected by a central disk-shaped connecting portion. A penetrating portion that is a circular hole is provided at the center of the connecting portion.

  The second opening 11 is provided with a valve mechanism that is an opening / closing means 12. This valve mechanism has a substantially disc-shaped on-off valve portion and a cylindrical shaft portion extending from the center of the on-off valve portion in a direction perpendicular to the on-off valve portion. This shaft portion is inserted from above into the penetrating portion of the second opening 11 of the first lid, and a coiled spring is inserted into the shaft portion protruding from below the penetrating portion, and this spring does not come off from the shaft portion. In this way, a cylindrical spring stopper having a lower end closed at the tip of the shaft is inserted and fixed. As a result, the on-off valve portion that is the valve mechanism is pressed against the second opening of the first lid by the spring, and the opening of the second opening of the first lid is opened by the on-off valve portion that is the valve mechanism. It becomes a blocked state.

  Around the valve mechanism, which is an opening / closing means for the second opening 11, is provided a substantially cylindrical circumferential wall extending from the vicinity of the periphery of the circular opening of the second opening.

  The operation of supplying water to the aquarium with the above tank configuration will be described. First, when a tank containing water is attached to the main body with the first handle 8, a spring stopper, which is a valve mechanism, hits a cylindrical protrusion provided on the inner surface of the bottom plate of the water tank, and this spring stopper is a spring. Move upward while shrinking. Along with this, the opening / closing valve portion also rises, and the opening / closing valve portion, which is the valve mechanism, is separated from the second opening portion 11 of the first lid, so that the water in the tank is removed from the second opening portion 11 of the first lid. Will flow into the aquarium. Here, when water accumulates in the water tank to the lower end of the circumferential wall portion around the valve mechanism which is the opening / closing means 12 of the second opening, air enters the tank from the lower end of the circumferential wall portion around the valve mechanism. Since there is no water, the water in the tank does not flow into the aquarium. That is, when the water in the water tank decreases, the water level increases to the lower end of the circumferential wall portion around the valve mechanism, and the water level is kept constant at the lower end of the circumferential wall portion.

  A feature of the present embodiment is an opening provided on the side surface of the tank. Specifically, the side surface of the tank is provided with a third opening 13, and the third opening 13 is provided with a detachable third opening lid 14. The third opening has a circular hole and a substantially cylindrical third flange extending from the periphery of the hole toward the outside of the tank. On the outer periphery of the third flange portion, a third screw portion made of a spiral protrusion is provided. The lid 14 of the third opening that can be attached to and detached from the third opening 13 includes a substantially disc-shaped lid surface portion, and a substantially cylindrical outer periphery in a direction perpendicular to the lid surface portion from the outer peripheral edge of the lid surface portion. The cylindrical portion extends. A fourth threaded portion made of a spiral protrusion is provided on the inner periphery of the outer peripheral cylindrical portion. By sliding the fourth screw portion of the lid 14 of the third opening and the third screw portion of the third opening 13, the lid of the third opening can be attached to and detached from the third opening. ing.

  That is, a second opening 11 serving as a supply port for supplying water from the tank to the humidifier is provided on the bottom surface of the tank, and separately from the third opening 13 for replenishing water from the tap to the tank. Is provided on the side of the tank.

  Thus, when water is supplied to the tank of the humidifier, water can be supplied from the second opening 11 which is a supply port for supplying water from the tank to the humidifier. When it is higher than the height from the sink and the kitchen faucet to the sink, it is possible to supply water from the third opening 13 provided on the side surface of the tank. That is, the tank can be tilted over the sink so that the third opening 13 faces upward, and the lid 14 of the third opening can be opened to supply water from the faucet.

  From these results, even when the height of the tank is higher than the height from the bathroom sink and kitchen faucet to the sink, water can be supplied without holding the tank diagonally by hand. The water supply can be improved.

  Further, the third opening 13 of the tank is provided at a position lower than the height of the side surface of the water tank with the tank mounted on the water tank. As a result, the third opening 13 closes the opening with the lid 14 of the third opening. If the opening is not completely closed, the third opening 13 and the third opening 13 are closed. The water in the tank flows out from the gap with the lid 14, but when the third opening 13 is submerged, that is, when the water surface is higher than the third opening 13, the third opening 13 and the third opening Since the air does not enter the tank through the gap with the lid 14 of the part, the water level will not rise any further. As a result, since the tank has the third opening 13 at a position lower than the height of the side surface of the tank with the tank attached to the tank, the third opening 13 is opened by the lid 14 of the third opening. Even when it is not completely blocked, the water that has flowed into the tank from the gap between the third opening 13 and the lid 14 of the third opening can be prevented from overflowing from the water tank.

  Moreover, since the 3rd opening part 13 of a tank is smaller than the 1st opening part 9, since the height of the side surface of a water tank can be made low, the volume of a water tank can be made small.

  In addition, since the first opening 9 of the tank is large enough to allow human hands to enter, it is possible to clean the inside of the tank by inserting a hand from the first opening 9 and the first opening of the tank. Since part 9 is located on the bottom of the tank, if you put your hand through the first opening 9 and extend your hand straight into the tank, it will reach the top of the tank, so you can clean almost the entire area of the tank. can do.

  In addition, since the second handle 15 is provided at the upper part of the side surface including the second opening 11 of the tank, when water is supplied to the tank of the humidifier, the height of the tank is set to the level of the bathroom and kitchen of the household. When water is supplied from the third opening 13 provided on the side surface of the tank that is higher than the height from the faucet to the sink, the tank is tilted over the sink so that the third opening 13 faces upward, and the third opening Since the lid 14 is opened and water is supplied from the faucet, when the tank is lifted after water supply, the second handle 15 provided in the second opening 11 of the tank can be lifted so that the tank can be carried. Easy to do.

  A top surface flat portion is provided on the top surface of the tank. Specifically, the top surface is provided with a first handle 8 having a rod-like shape, a substantially elliptical cross-sectional shape, and a hollow portion inside. The top surface flat portion is provided on the top surface of the first handle 8. And the top surface flat portion extends from both ends of the first handle 8 toward the side surface of the tank. That is, since the top surface of the tank is provided with an H-shaped top surface flat portion, the tank can be erected with this top surface flat portion facing down. Thus, after cleaning the tank, the first opening 9 and the third opening 13 are opened, and when the tank is stood and dried, the contact area between the tank and the floor can be reduced. Since an upward air passage connected to the first opening 9 through the inside of the tank is formed, the inside of the tank can be easily dried.

  Moreover, since the surface opposite to the side surface provided with the second opening 11 of the tank is provided with a side surface flat portion whose front surface is a flat surface, when water is supplied to the tank of the humidifying device, the height of the tank is for home use. When the water is supplied from the third opening 13 provided on the side surface of the tank, the tank is placed above the sink so that the third opening 13 faces upward. When the lid is opened and the lid 14 of the third opening is opened to supply water from the faucet, water can be supplied by placing the tank on the sink, so that water supply from the third opening 13 can be facilitated.

  Moreover, since the scale was provided on the side of the tank, the amount of water in the tank can be easily understood.

  Further, the scale 5a provided on the side surface of the tank sets the top surface flat portion of the top surface of the tank to 0, and the value of the scale 5a sequentially increases from the top surface of the tank toward the bottom surface. When water is supplied from the faucet to the section, if the tank top is turned down and water is poured into the tank, the amount of water in the tank can be easily confirmed by the scale 5a provided on the side of the tank.

  In addition, the scale 5b provided on the side surface of the tank has the side plane portion on the side surface of the tank set to 0, and the value of the scale 5b sequentially increases from the side plane portion of the tank to the side surface provided with the second opening. When water is supplied from the faucet to the third opening on the side of the tank, it is provided on the side of the tank when water is poured into the tank with the side surface of the tank facing the third opening on the side of the tank facing down. The amount of water in the tank can be easily confirmed by the scale 5b.

  The scales 5a and 5b provided on the side surfaces of the tank are convex on the outside of the tank. Here, since the tank is made by blow molding, it is set in the mold so as to hang the parison, which is a tubular preform, and after closing the mold, compressed air is blown from the compressor to blow the mold. Since it swells along the inner surface shape, the convex portion on the outside of the tank is thinner than the other portions. That is, the thicknesses of the scales 5a and 5b provided on the side surface of the tank are reduced, and the shadow of water, which is the water level in the tank, can be easily seen.

  As described above, the present invention includes a main body case having an intake port and an exhaust port, and humidifying means in the main body case. The humidifying means has a water tank containing a certain amount of water, and a certain amount of water in the water tank. A tank for supplying water and a humidifying filter partly immersed in the water of the aquarium, provided with a blowing means for blowing air from the intake port to the exhaust port through the humidifying filter, In the shape of a vertically long box, the top is provided with a first handle, the bottom is provided with a first opening, a detachable first opening is provided on the first opening, and the first lid is provided with a first opening. A second opening is provided at the center, an opening / closing means is provided at the second opening, a third opening is provided at the side of the tank, and a third removable portion is attached to the third opening. It has an open lid and can improve the water supply to the tank of the humidifier. That.

  That is, a second opening, which is a supply port for supplying water from the tank to the humidifier, is provided on the bottom surface of the tank, and a third opening for replenishing water from the tap to the tank is provided separately from the tank. It is provided on the side of

  Thus, when water is supplied to the tank of the humidifier, water can be supplied from the second opening which is a supply port for supplying water from the tank to the humidifier. When the height from the kitchen faucet to the sink is higher, water can be supplied from the third opening provided on the side surface of the tank. That is, the tank can be tilted over the sink so that the third opening portion faces upward, the lid of the third opening can be opened, and water can be supplied from the faucet.

  From these results, even when the height of the tank is higher than the height from the bathroom sink and kitchen faucet to the sink, water can be supplied without holding the tank diagonally by hand. The water supply can be improved.

  Therefore, it is expected to be utilized as a humidifier for home use or office use.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Intake port 2 Exhaust port 3 Main body case 4 Water tank 5 Tank 5a Scale 5b Scale 6 Humidification filter 7 Air supply means 8 1st handle 9 1st opening part 10 1st opening part lid 11 2nd opening part 12 Opening / closing means 13 Third opening 14 Lid of third opening 15 Second handle

Claims (11)

A main body case having an intake port and an exhaust port; and a humidifying means provided in the main body case, the humidifying means including a water tank containing a certain amount of water, a tank for supplying a certain amount of water to the water tank, A humidifying filter partly immersed in water in the aquarium, provided with a blowing means for blowing air from the intake port through the humidifying filter to the exhaust port, and the tank has a vertically long box shape on the top surface A first handle is provided, a first opening is provided on the bottom surface, a detachable first opening lid is provided on the first opening, and a second opening is provided at the center of the first lid. A humidifying device provided with an opening / closing means at the second opening, a third opening on the side of the tank, and a removable third opening lid on the third opening. . The humidifying device according to claim 1, wherein the third opening of the tank is provided at a position lower than a height of a side surface of the water tank in a state where the tank is attached to the water tank. The humidifier according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the third opening of the tank is smaller than the first opening. The humidifier according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first opening of the tank has a size that allows a human hand to enter. The humidifying device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a second handle is provided at an upper portion of a side surface of the tank provided with the third opening. The humidifier according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a top surface flat portion is provided on the top surface of the tank. The humidifier according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a side surface flat portion is provided on a surface of the tank facing the side surface having the third opening. The humidifier according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a scale is provided on a side surface of the tank. 9. The humidification according to claim 7, wherein the scale provided on the side surface of the tank has a scale value that sequentially increases from the top surface of the tank toward the bottom surface with the top surface flat portion of the top surface of the tank being 0. apparatus. The scale provided on the side surface of the tank has a value of the scale that sequentially increases from the side surface flat portion of the tank to the side surface including the second opening, with the side surface flat portion of the side surface of the tank being 0. The humidifying device according to 8 or 9. The humidifier according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein the scale provided on a side surface of the tank has a convex shape on the outside of the tank.

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