JP2679620B2 - humidifier - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a humidifier, and more particularly to a humidifier used in offices and homes.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Humidifiers are roughly classified into two types: ultrasonic type and heating type. The heating type is a water tank 50 as shown in FIG.
1, a steam pipe 502 extending from this water tank 501 for discharging steam, a heater 503 installed in the water tank 501 for heating water to generate steam, and a control placed at the same water level as the water tank 501. A water tank 504 is provided. A float 505 of a water level detector is provided in the control water tank 504. When the float 505 reaches the upper limit, the electromagnetic valve 506 on the water supply side closes, and when the float reaches the lower limit, the electromagnetic valve 506 opens and the water tank 501 enters. Water is supplied (see JP-A-57-17840).

The ultrasonic type is a water supply tank 6 as shown in FIG.
The water supplied from 01 to the atomization chamber 607 through the water tank lid 604 vibrates the vibrator 606 to generate ultrasonic waves in the water tank on the upper surface of the vibrator 606 to atomize the water. The atomized water is blown out from the air outlet 608 by the air sent from the fan motor 610 to the air outlet 609. At this time, the amount of water supplied is adjusted by the water supply tank lid 604. Further, in order to protect the vibrator 606, when the amount of water supplied to the atomization chamber 607 falls below a specified amount, the reed switch 6 is activated by the water level detection float 603.
02 is opened and the vibrator 606 is stopped, and when a specified amount of water is supplied again, the reed switch 602 is closed and the vibrator 606 is closed.
Can be operated (Ultrasonic Engineering, edited by Japan Electronic Machinery Manufacturers Association, Corona).

[0004]

The conventional heating method has the drawbacks that it takes time to generate steam and consumes a large amount of electric power because it is necessary to heat all the water in the water tank 501. The ultrasonic method is highly efficient, but due to insufficient cleaning of the aquarium and insufficient water exchange, bacteria may grow in the aquarium and inhale it to cause allergic disorders. In addition, both methods had the image of a machine, and lacked interior design.

An object of the present invention is to provide a humidifier which eliminates the above-mentioned drawbacks.

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in the humidifier according to the present invention, a sheet-shaped material is formed on the surface thereof.
Steam that covers the entire surface of this running channel and this running channel
Only the sheet that is transparent to the
A sheet-shaped heater that is formed to heat the flowing water channel.
A steam generating section, and a water supply mechanism section for sending water to the running water channel,
It has.

The humidifier according to the present invention is made of a sheet material.
The running channel formed on the surface and the entire surface of this running channel are covered.
Embedded in the partition and the sheet that only allows vapor to pass through
And a resistance wire heater for heating the flowing water channel.
A gas generator and a water supply mechanism for sending water to the running water channel are provided.
It can also be configured.

The flowing water channel is located in a space surrounded by a partition wall.
Or formed on the surface of the sheet-shaped material.
Formed by the space between the multiple protruding parts, or
It is made of a porous material.

Further, the water supply mechanism section has a pump,
It further comprises control means for controlling the heating means and the pump.

Further, a water supply mechanism for processing a steam generating portion having a running water channel formed on the surface of these sheet-shaped materials and a means for heating the running water channel into a leaf shape of a foliage plant and sending water to the running water channel. The appearance may be an ornamental plant by processing the part into the shape of a flower pot.

[0011]

In the present invention, a method of heating water to generate steam is used to suppress the generation of various bacteria, and a running channel having a thin cross section is formed on the surface of the sheet material, and a heater arranged to heat the flowing channel. By forming the steam generating portion, only a thin water film can be formed in the flowing water channel, so that the electric power for evaporating the thin water film can be reduced. Further, by forming the steam generating portion into a sheet shape, it can be easily processed into a leaf type of a plant, and the entire device can be made to look like an ornamental plant.

[0012]

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIGS. 1 to 3 are schematic views of a leaf type humidifier of an foliage plant showing a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a schematic view of a humidifier according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a rear view of a steam generator in the humidifier according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line AA of the steam generator in FIG. Is.

This humidifier basically has a water supply mechanism section 101.
And a steam generator 110. Water supply mechanism section 10
1 includes a water storage tank 102, a water intake 103 for taking out water 106 from the water storage tank, a water supply pump 104 connected to the water intake, and a control unit 107, and a bottom portion for stabilizing the humidifier. A weight 105 is provided.

The control section 107 has a control circuit for controlling the heater of the steam generating section 110 and the water supply pump 104 of the water supply mechanism section 101, and a power supply for heating the heater.

The external appearance of the water supply mechanism 101 is formed in the shape of a flower pot, and is colored brown, for example.

The steam generating unit 110 is formed in a leaf-shaped sheet shape of an ornamental plant. The water supply pipe 108 and the flowing water channel 111 are formed on the front surface of the leaf-shaped sheet material 114, and the heater 112 is arranged on the back surface.

The water supply pipe 108 passes through the central portion of the surface of the sheet material 114, and the water supply pump 104 of the water supply mechanism section 101.
It is connected to. A peripheral wall 116 is provided on the peripheral portion of the surface of the sheet material 114.
And a plurality of partition walls 117 are finger-fitted between
Is provided, and a flowing water channel 111 is formed between the partition walls. FIG.
As shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 1, the cross section of the flowing water channel 111 has a thin shape. A steam permeable sheet 115 that allows only steam to pass through is provided on the upper portion of the running water channel 111.

The tip of the water supply pipe 108 has an opening 119, and the water sent out from the opening naturally falls in the running water channel 111 as shown by an arrow 109, and from the base of the steam generating section 110, It flows into the water tank 102 of the water supply mechanism 101.

As shown in FIG. 2, a sheet-shaped heater 112 wrapped with an insulating sheet 113 is formed on the back surface of the sheet-shaped material 114. The heater 112 is arranged in a wave shape so as to cover the entire back surface of the sheet material 114.

The steam generating section 110 has a shape imitating the leaves of a foliage plant, and the outer surface is colored, for example, green.

Next, the operation of the humidifier of this embodiment will be described.

When a power switch (not shown) is turned on, the control unit 107 operates to drive the water supply pump 104 and supply a current to the heater 112 from the power supply.

Water taken from the water tank 102 through the water intake 103 by the water supply pump 104 is sent through the water supply pipe 108 and flows out from the opening 119 at the tip. The water flows down through the running water channel 111 as shown by the arrow, and returns to the water storage tank 102 of the water supply mechanism unit 101. That is, the pump 10
4, the water is stored in the water tank 102, the water pipe, and the running water channel 111.
→ It is circulated like the water tank 102.

When the water flows through the flowing water channel 111, the water flows as a thin film, so that it is easily heated by the heater 112 and part of the water becomes steam. Steam is a vapor permeable sheet 1
It is discharged into the air through 15.

In the above embodiment, the water pipe is arranged in the center of the leaf-shaped sheet material, but as shown in the second embodiment of FIG. It is also possible to arrange a water pipe in the peripheral portion. In this case, the water pipes are two water pipes 202a, 20a branched from the leaf-shaped base.
2b, these water pipes merge at the tip of the leaf,
An opening 203 is provided at the confluence portion.

On the surface of the sheet-like material 201 surrounded by the water supply pipes 202a and 202b, the partition wall 20 having both open ends is formed.
4 and the partition wall 205 having an open central portion are alternately arranged as shown in the drawing to form a flowing water passage 206. In the figure, arrows indicate the direction of water flow. The upper part of the running water channel is covered with a steam permeable sheet that allows only steam to pass, as in the embodiment of FIGS. The heater is provided on the back surface of the sheet-shaped material 201 as in the embodiment shown in FIGS.

In the above two embodiments, the sheet-shaped heater is provided on the back surface of the sheet-shaped material, but as shown in the third embodiment of FIG. 5, the resistance wire heater 302 is provided on the partition wall 301 itself which forms the flowing water passage. May be embedded. FIG. 5
In, 303 is a running water channel.

In each of the above embodiments, the flow passage was formed by the partition wall, but as shown in the fourth embodiment of FIG. 6, the water supply pipe 402 was provided in the center of the leaf-shaped sheet material 401. In the structure, a large number of protrusions 403 may be formed on the surface of the sheet-shaped material 401, and a space between the protrusions may serve as a water flow channel. In the figure, arrows indicate the flow of water.

The running water channel is not limited to a thin space,
It can also be filled with a porous material such as a sponge.

[0031]

By forming the steam generating portion into a sheet and forming the flowing water channel thin, only a thin film of water can be formed in the flowing water channel. Therefore, the heater for evaporating the thin water film can be operated with a small electric power. At this time, the steam released into the air is generated by evaporating the heated water, so that various bacteria can be prevented from being mixed. Further, by making it into a sheet shape, it can be easily processed into a leaf type of an foliage plant, and can be made to appear as an foliage plant by coloring or the like, and a humidifier that is harmonious in terms of interior is obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a humidifier according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a back view of a steam generating unit in the humidifier of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a steam generating unit in the humidifier of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of a steam generating unit according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of a steam generating unit according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of a steam generating unit according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing a conventional example of a heating type humidifier.

FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing a conventional example of an ultrasonic humidifier.

[Explanation of symbols]

 101 Water Supply Mechanism 102 Water Reservoir 103 Water Intake 104 Water Pump 105 Weight 106 Water 107 Control Unit 108, 201a, 201b, 402 Water Pipe 109 Water Flow 110 Steam Generator 111, 206, 303 Flow Channel 112 Sheet Heater 113 Insulation 113 Sheet 114,201,401 Sheet material 115 Steam passing sheet 116 Peripheral part 117,204,205 Partition wall 119,203 Opening 301 Partition wall 302 Resistance wire heater 403 Projection 501 Water tank 502 Steam pipe 503 Heater 504 Control water tank 505 Float for water level detection 506 Electromagnetic valve 601 Water supply tank 602 Reed switch 603 Water level detection float 604 Water supply tank lid 605 Oscillator 606 Vibrator 607 Atomization chamber 608 Blowout port 609 Air blow port 610 Fanmo Data

Claims (6)

(57) [Claims] 1. A running water channel formed on the surface of a sheet-shaped material, a sheet that covers the entire surface of this flowing path and allows only steam to pass therethrough, and a sheet formed on the back surface of the sheet-shaped material to heat the running channel. A humidifier, comprising: a steam generating part having a sheet-like heater for controlling the water flow; and a water supply mechanism part for sending water to the flowing water channel. 2. A running water channel formed on the surface of a sheet-shaped material, a sheet covering the entire surface of the running water channel and allowing only steam to pass through, and a resistance wire embedded in the partition wall to heat the running water channel. A humidifier, comprising: a steam generating part having a heater; and a water supply mechanism part for sending water to the flowing water channel. 3. A steam generator having a running water channel formed on the surface of a sheet material, a sheet covering the entire surface of the running water channel and allowing only steam to pass therethrough, and a heating means for heating the running water channel. A humidifier having a pump, and a water supply mechanism section for sending water to the running water channel by having a control means for controlling the pump and the heating means. 4. The pump supplies water from a tank to an upper portion of the sheet-shaped material through a water supply passage, and the heating means heats water while flowing from the upper portion to the flowing water passage. The humidifier according to Item 3. 5. The humidifier according to claim 4, wherein the flowing water channel is formed by a space surrounded by a partition wall. 6. The humidifier according to claim 4, wherein the flowing water channel is formed by a space between a plurality of protrusions provided on the surface of the sheet-shaped material.