JP4749349B2 - Humidifier - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a humidifier that increases the humidity of air.

  Conventionally, there is a humidifier that places a blower above a humidifying element to apply an air flow to the humidifying element and heats water in a water storage container to increase the humidity of the air. As such, “provided auxiliary means capable of moving in and out of the water in the storage container, a blower that generates a gas flow through the surface of the auxiliary means exposed from the water, and Heating means for heating the water in the storage container, and the water in the storage container can be heated to 50 ° C. or higher in a state where the blowing by the blower is stopped or weakened, so that the water can be sterilized. An air conditioner configured as described above has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2000-121109 A (page 6, FIG. 1)

  The humidifier is provided with a blower outside the humidifying element, and an air flow from the blower enters from the outside of the humidifying element and exits to another different outside. In such a flow of airflow, the distribution of the airflow when passing through the humidifying element may be biased, and there may be a portion where the airflow does not sufficiently contact the humidifying element. Therefore, such a humidifier has a problem that the humidifying performance of the humidifying element cannot be fully exhibited.

  In addition, the air passage must be bent, and the air passage length is increased. In this way, if the air passage is bent or the air passage length is increased, the pressure loss in the air passage increases, leading to an increase in noise and an increase in the load on the blower. . In order to increase the load of the blower, the size of the blower has to be increased, leading to an increase in the size of the humidifier main body, resulting in an increase in power consumption of the humidifier.

  In addition, since the fan is provided outside the humidifying element, a wasteful air passage space is required between the fan and the humidifying element, or the humidification efficiency due to the uneven air flow distribution in the humidifying element. Along with the decrease, a large humidifying element is required, and it is necessary to make the humidifier main body large, or the humidification performance is low and the noise increases due to restrictions on the capacity of the blower and the humidifying element was there.

  In addition, since a blower is provided outside the humidifying element, unnecessary air blowing that does not pass through the humidifying element due to unnecessary wind leakage, etc. may occur, resulting in decreased humidification performance, increased noise, power consumption There were problems such as an increase. Furthermore, since the water in the water storage container is heated, sufficient humidification performance cannot be obtained until the water temperature becomes high, and there is a problem in that power consumption increases due to heat leakage from the water storage container to the surroundings.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems. It is a first object of the present invention to provide a humidifier that realizes a reduction in size of the main body, high humidification efficiency, and reduced noise and power consumption. Objective. Moreover, in addition to the 1st objective, this invention makes it the 2nd objective to provide the humidifier which improved the cleanliness and cleanliness of the air supplied from a humidifier and a humidifier.

A humidifying device according to the present invention is provided in a main body, the main body, sucks air from the front side, and supplies the air to the outside from other than the front side and the back side, and at least the outer periphery of the blower means A humidifying element configured to surround a part, movable around the air blowing means, a water storage container for immersing a part of the humidifying element, and detachably provided on the back side of the main body, the water storage container And a water supply tank for supplying water.

  In the humidifying device according to the present invention, the humidifying element surrounds at least a part of the outer periphery of the air blowing means, so that the mounting density of the humidifying device can be increased and the size of the main body can be reduced. Moreover, there exists an effect which raises the freedom degree of the shape of a humidification element and increases the amount of humidification. Furthermore, the air path pressure loss inside the humidifier can be reduced, the amount of humidification can be increased, the noise can be reduced, and the power consumption can be reduced.

  Since the humidifier according to the present invention has improved assemblability and decomposability, cleaning and maintenance of the humidifying element and the humidifier can be easily performed. Therefore, the cleanliness of the humidifier can be improved and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be enhanced. Moreover, the water retention of a humidification element and the reduction | decrease of the humidification amount can be suppressed, and the capability of a humidification element can be maintained. Furthermore, the antibacterial property, antifungal property, or deodorizing property can be improved by devising the additive for the humidifying element. Note that if the humidifying element is dried quickly after the humidifier is used, it can be expected to further improve the cleanliness of the humidifier and the humidified air.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Embodiment 1 FIG.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overall configuration of a humidifying apparatus 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the humidifier 100 is disassembled. Based on FIG.1 and FIG.2, the whole structure of the humidification apparatus 100 which concerns on Embodiment 1 is demonstrated. In addition, in the following drawings including FIG. 1, the relationship of the size of each component may be different from the actual one. The humidifier 100 is placed in a room or the like and is used to increase the humidity in the room or the like. As shown in FIG. 1, the humidifying device 100 includes a main body 1, a front panel 2 provided on the front side of the main body 1, a top panel 4 provided on the front side upper surface of the main body 1, and a back side of the main body 1. It is comprised with the water supply tank 6 provided in the upper surface.

  A plurality of suction ports 3 are formed in the front panel 2, and dry air is sucked from the suction ports 3. In addition, a plurality of air outlets 5 are formed in the upper panel 4 so that humid air is blown out from the air outlets 5. That is, dry air is sucked from the suction port 3 and the humidified air is supplied to the outside from the blower outlet 5 by the blower 11a configured by a turbo fan, a propeller fan, or the like provided on the inner back side of the main body 1. . Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2, the water supply tank 6 is detachably provided on the back side of the main body 1 so that water can be stored therein.

  The front panel 2 is provided with a holding member 8 at the lower part, and the water storage container 9 is held by the holding member 8. Further, the water storage container 9 supports the humidifying member 10. A water supply unit 25 that receives water from the water supply tank 6 is provided on the outer rear surface of the water storage container 9. Note that. The front panel 2, the holding member 8, the water storage container 9, and the humidifying member 10 constitute the suction side unit 7. And this suction side unit 7 has a structure which can be attached or detached integrally in the front direction of the main body 1. The humidifying member 10 includes a suction surface side plate 16, a back surface side plate 23, and a plate material humidifying element 24 sandwiched between the suction surface side plate 16 and the back surface side plate 23, and the back surface side plate 23 and the plate material humidifying element 24 include An opening larger than the outer diameter of the blower 11a is formed.

  That is, the humidifying member 10 is configured in a circumferential shape (ring shape). By providing the rear side plate 23 and the plate material humidifying element 24 with an opening larger than the outer diameter of the blower 11a, the suction side unit 7 can be attached to and detached from the main body 1 without interfering with the blower 11a. Moreover, in the state which attached the suction side unit 7 to the main body 1, the air blower 11a is inserted inside from the opening part of the humidification member 10 comprised by the ring shape, the outer periphery of the board | substrate humidification element 24, the outer periphery of the air blower 11a, Is arranged to be accommodated so as to overlap.

  FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the disassembled state of the suction side unit 7. Based on FIG. 3, the detailed structure of the suction side unit 7 is demonstrated. The water storage container 9 and the humidifying member 10 supported by the water storage container 9 are configured to be detachable from the holding member 8 by sliding to the back side of the main body 1. The holding member 8 is provided with a partition plate 12 so as to be parallel to the front panel 2. The partition plate 12 is provided with an air passage 13 having an opening formed so as to correspond to the opening of the humidifying member 10. An air heating means 14 is provided on the front side of the air passage 13.

  Further, the partition plate 12 is provided with driving means 15 that drives the humidifying member 10, that is, generates a rotational force. This drive means 15 is provided with a drive gear 18. The suction surface side plate 16 of the humidifying member 10 is provided with driven means 17 that receives the rotational force from the driving means 15 and rotates the humidifying member 10. The driven means 17 is provided with a driven gear 19. The drive gear 18 is installed so as to be lower than the rotation center of the driven gear 19. In a state where the suction side unit 7 is assembled, the driving gear 18 of the driving means 15 and the driven gear 19 of the driven means 17 are engaged with each other, and the driving force of the driving means 15 is transmitted to the driven means 17. .

  Two support means 20 are provided above the inside of the water storage container 8 so as to pass the front wall surface and the rear wall surface. The support means 20 is disposed on both sides of the water storage container 9 and is detachably engaged. Further, the support means 20 is rotatable even when attached to the water storage container 8. That is, the humidifying member 10 is supported by the water storage container 9 through the rotatable support means 20 so as to be rotatable and detachable.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the humidifying member 10 is removed from the water storage container 9. Based on FIG. 4, the state which removed the humidification member 10 from the water storage container 9 is demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 4, the humidifying member 10 is attached and detached upward because the drive gear 18 is provided below the rotation center of the driven gear 19 even when the water storage container 9 is held by the holding member 8. This is possible (details are described in FIG. 6).

  FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state in which the sectional configuration of the main body 1 of the humidifying device 100 is viewed from the side. Based on FIG. 5, the cross-sectional structure seen from the side surface of the main body 1 of the humidifier 100 is demonstrated. FIG. 5 shows a state where water is stored in the water storage container 9. As shown in FIG. 5, an air purification filter 21 is provided in the suction port 3 of the front panel 2. In this Embodiment 1, although the case where the air purifying filter 21 is provided in the suction inlet 3 is shown as an example, you may make it provide the air purifying filter 21 in the inner side of the blower outlet 5. FIG. The suction surface side plate 16 of the humidifying member 10 is provided with a ring-shaped humidifying member suction port 22, and the outer periphery of the humidifying member suction port 22 is formed in a bell mouth shape.

  And the center of the ring-shaped humidification member suction inlet 22, the rotation center of the air blower 11a, and the center of rotation movement of the humidification member 10 are arrange | positioned so that it may become a substantially identical center. Here, a case where the rotation center of the blower 11a and the rotation movement center of the humidifying member 10 are substantially the same will be described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, it is only necessary that the plate humidifying element 24 constituting the humidifying member 10 is formed in a circumferential shape so as to surround at least a part of the outer periphery of the blower 11a and can move around the blower 11a. For example, the plate material humidifying element 24 only needs to be able to rotate and move around the blower 11a, or the plate material humidifying element 24 can move around the blower 11a while being deformed.

  Moreover, the board | substrate humidification element 24 should just be comprised by the circumferential shape, and not only when it is formed using the integral board | substrate humidification element, but the board | substrate humidification element divided | segmented into plurality is connected circumferentially. May be formed. Further, when the plate humidification element 24 is formed by connecting a plurality of divided plate material humidification elements, the connecting portion of each plate material humidification element is made movable so that the plate material humidification element 24 is deformed and the blower It is possible to move around 11a.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the air blowing means 11 includes a blower 11a configured with a turbo fan, a propeller fan, and the like, and a drive unit 11b such as a motor that drives the blower 11a. Note that the positional relationship between the blower 11a constituting the blower unit 11 and the drive unit 11b may be reversed so that the plate humidifying element 24 constituting the humidifying member 10 surrounds at least a part of the outer periphery of the drive unit 11b. In such an arrangement, the air taken into the humidifying device 100 can be taken in from the outside to the inside of the plate material humidifying element 24 and sucked into the blower 11a. That is, even if the flow of air passing through the plate humidifying element 24 is reversed, the same effect can be obtained. With this configuration, it is possible to combine a large blower that does not fit in the inner circumference of the plate humidifying element 24 and a blower such as a sirocco fan that has a casing that is difficult to fit in the inner circumference, and an effect of increasing the blowing capacity is obtained. Can do.

  The air passage 13 provided in the partition plate 12 has an air passage cross section that communicates with the humidifying member suction port 22 in substantially the same shape. The water from the water supply tank 6 is received by the water supply unit 25 provided in the water storage container 9 and stored in the water storage container 9 through the water channel 26. The ring-shaped plate material humidifying element 24 rotates as the humidifying member 10 rotates. However, a part of the plate material humidifying element is always arranged at a position equal to or lower than the water level 28 of the water in the water storage container 9. And soaked.

  FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state in which the cross-sectional configuration of the main body 1 of the humidifying device 100 is viewed from the front (front). Based on FIG. 6, the cross-sectional structure seen from the front surface of the main body 1 of the humidification apparatus 100 is demonstrated. FIG. 6 shows a state where water is stored in the water storage container 9 as in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the driving gear 18 constituting the driving means 15 is engaged with the driven gear 19 of the driven means 17 to transmit the driving force to the driven gear 19. Further, the driving means 15 and the driven means 17 are arranged so as to be above the water surface 28.

  Further, as described with reference to FIG. 4, the rotation center of the drive gear 18 constituting the drive means 15 is arranged to be lower than the rotation center of the driven gear 19 constituting the driven means 17. Therefore, when the humidifying member 10 is attached and detached, the driving means 15 is not hindered. The humidifying member 10 is detachably provided on the water storage container 9 and is supported by two rotatable support means 20 so as to be rotatable and movable. The support means 20 is disposed so as to be above the water surface 28.

  FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the humidifying member 10 is disassembled into component parts. Based on FIG. 7, the structure of the humidification member 10 is demonstrated in detail. As shown in FIG. 7, a plurality of connecting members 29 are provided on the back side plate 23 of the humidifying member 10. In addition, the plate humidifying element 24 is formed in a ring shape, and is molded from a resin material so that the shape can be maintained even under the influence of the temperature of the passing airflow. For example, the plate-humidifying element 24 may be molded from a resin material such as ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), AS (acrylonitrile styrene), PS (polystyrene) or the like.

  The plate material humidifying element 24 has a laminated structure of a plurality of plate materials (plate material humidifying element 24) laminated at a predetermined interval. The plate-humidifying element 24 is provided with a plurality of assembly holes 30 for penetrating the connecting member 29 provided on the back side plate 23 according to the arrangement position of the connecting member 29. The suction surface side plate 16 is also provided with a plurality of assembly holes 30 for penetrating the connecting member 29 according to the arrangement position of the connecting member 29. Further, a spacer 31 is provided between the back side plate 23, the plate material humidifying element 24, and the suction surface side plate 16 so that the connecting member 29 penetrates.

  And the connection member 29 which penetrated the assembly hole 30 of the suction surface side plate 16 is fixed to the front side of the suction surface side plate 16 by a fastening member 32 so as to be detachable. In addition, although the case where the board | substrate humidification element 24 is shape | molded with the resin material is demonstrated to an example here, it is not limited to this. For example, the plate-humidifying element 24 may be molded from a metal material in order to enhance characteristics such as heat resistance. Spacers 31 are also provided between the plate-humidifying elements 24 constituting the plate-humidifying element 24.

  FIG. 8 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional view showing a cross-sectional configuration of the humidifying member 10 as viewed from the side. Based on FIG. 8, the laminated structure of the board | substrate humidification element 24 is demonstrated. As described with reference to FIG. 7, the plate material humidifying element 24 is characterized by a laminated structure of a plurality of plate material humidifying elements 24. A spacer 31 is interposed between the plate material humidifying elements 24, and the distance between the plate material humidifying elements 24 is adjusted by the thickness of the spacer 31.

Next, the humidifying operation of the humidifying device 100 will be described.
In the humidifier 100 configured as described above, first, water stored in the water supply tank 6 is supplied to the water storage container 9. That is, the water supplied from the water supply tank 6 is received by the water supply unit 25 and stored in the water storage container 9 through the water channel 26. At this time, the amount of water stored in the water storage container 9 is adjusted to be the water level of the water surface 28. Further, the plate-type humidifying element 24 of the humidifying member 10 is partly immersed in water because a part of the ring shape is located below the water surface 28 in the water storage container 9.

  The humidifying member 10 is rotated by the driving force transmitted from the driving gear 18 to the driven gear 19 of the driven means 17 by the driving force of the driving means 15. As the humidifying member 10 rotates, the plate humidifying element 24 is periodically held and washed with water in the water storage container 9. Moreover, since the air blower 11a is inserted inside from the opening part of the humidification member 10 comprised in the ring shape, the humidification member 10 will rotate and move along the outer periphery of the air blower 11a.

  On the other hand, the airflow in the humidifier 100 is generated by the rotation of a blower 11a such as a turbofan. This airflow is sucked from the suction port 3, passes through the air cleaning filter 21, and is heated by the air heating means 14. The heated airflow passes through the air passage 13 and is rectified by the humidifying member suction port 22 whose outer periphery is a bell mouth shape, and is sucked into the blower 11a. The airflow sucked into the blower 11 a is blown out from the outer periphery of the blower 11 a toward the inner periphery of the plate material humidifying element 24.

  That is, since the outer periphery of the blower 11a and the inner periphery of the plate material humidifying element 24 are arranged so as to overlap, the airflow blown from the blower 11a directly passes through the plate material humidifying element 24 without passing through an extra air passage. Will be blown. In the process in which the blown air passes between the plate material humidifying elements 24, the water retained in the plate material humidifying elements 24 is vaporized. And air will be humidified. The humidified air is blown out from the main body 1 through the outlet 5 from the outer periphery of the humidifying member 10.

  In addition, although the case where it arrange | positions so that the outer periphery of the air blower 11a and the inner periphery of the board | plate humidification element 24 may overlap was demonstrated here as an example, it is not limited to this. For example, you may arrange | position so that the positional relationship of the air blower 11a which comprises the ventilation means 11 and the drive part 11b may be reversed, and the outer periphery of the drive part 11b and the inner periphery of the board | plate humidification element 24 may overlap. Moreover, even if the flow of air by the blower 11a is reversed, that is, even if air is allowed to pass from the outside of the plate material humidifying element 24, the same effect as when air is allowed to pass from the inside of the plate material humidifying element 24 can be obtained. Can do.

  In the humidifying device 100 having the above-described configuration, the plate-type humidifying element 24 can periodically enter and exit the water stored in the water storage container 9 by the rotating operation of the humidifying member 10. That is, the plate material humidifying element 24 is periodically held by the water stored in the water storage container 9 and can improve the amount of humidification and stably humidify the air. Is possible.

  Further, the plate humidifying element 24 is cleaned by periodically going in and out with water stored in the water storage container 9. Therefore, adhesion of scale (for example, compounds such as Ca and Mg) to the plate material humidifying element 24 can be suppressed, a decrease in humidification performance can be suppressed, and stable humidification can be performed. Furthermore, the plate humidifying element 24 can wash away dust and water-soluble odorous substances adhering to the air with the water stored in the water storage container 9, thereby improving cleanliness and humidified air. it can. In addition, by changing and adjusting the rotational speed of the humidifying member 10, the amount of moisture retained in the plate humidifying element 24 can be adjusted, and the amount of humidification can be increased or decreased.

  Since it arrange | positions so that the outer periphery of the air blower 11a and the inner periphery of the board | plate humidification element 24 may overlap, it becomes possible to raise a mounting density and the size reduction of the humidifier 100 can be implement | achieved. In addition, an extra air passage is not required in the main body 1 and pressure loss can be reduced, and the blower 11a can be downsized, reduced in noise, and reduced in power consumption. Further, the airflow passing through the plate material humidifying element 24 is made uniform, and the amount of humidification can be increased. In addition, by disposing the ring-shaped plate material humidifying element 24 on the outer periphery of the blower 11a, the inner periphery of the plate material humidifying element 24 can be lengthened, and the end of the plate material humidifying element 24 on the air flow inflow side (inner peripheral side) The part has a lot of heat transfer and can further increase the amount of humidification.

  By providing the air heating means 14, the temperature of the air brought into contact with the plate material humidifying element 24 can be raised, and the amount of humidification can be increased and the size of the main body 1 can be reduced. Further, by changing and adjusting the heating amount of the air heating means 14, the increase or decrease of the humidification amount can be adjusted. Furthermore, by using a turbo fan for the blower 11a, it becomes easy to blow air over the entire inner periphery of the ring-shaped plate humidifying element 24. Accordingly, the entire plate material humidifying element 24 can be contributed to humidification, the air blowing capability is increased, the flow velocity of the airflow flowing between the plate material humidifying elements 24 can be increased, and the amount of humidification can be increased.

  In addition, the plate material humidifying element 24 constituting the humidifying member 10 has a structure in which a plurality of ring-shaped plate material humidifying elements 24 are stacked with spacers 31 interposed therebetween, thereby increasing the contact area with air, Sufficient water retention can be ensured. As a result, the amount of humidification can be increased. Further, by interposing the spacers 31 between the respective plate material humidifying elements 24, an air passage space through which air flows can be ensured and pressure loss can be reduced.

  Since the humidifying member 10 fastens the suction surface side plate 16 and the back surface side plate 23 by the connecting member 29 and the fastening member 32, the humidifying member 10 includes the plate material humidifying element 24 stacked between the suction surface side plate 16 and the back surface side plate 23. The outer diameter can be made smaller than the outer diameters of the suction side plate 16 and the back side plate 23. In addition, in the rotational movement of the humidification member 10, if it is a shape which does not contact the air blower 11a, ie, the shape which can accommodate the air blower 11a inside, other shapes will not be specifically limited. Therefore, if the shape of the humidifying member 10 is changed, the water retention can be further increased and the pressure loss can be further reduced.

  By making the humidifying member suction port 22 of the suction surface side plate 16 of the humidifying member 10 into a bell mouth shape, it is possible to reduce pressure loss, rectify the airflow flowing into the blower 11a, and realize noise reduction. Further, since the humidifying member 10 is provided with the follower 17 and the driven gear 18 on the suction surface side plate 16, the driving force can be transmitted easily and stably, so that the plate humidifying element 24 stabilizes the outer periphery of the blower 11a. Therefore, stable humidification operation can be realized.

  The driven means 17 and the driven gear 18 provided with the humidifying member 10 on the suction surface side plate 16 are disposed above the water surface 28 stored in the water storage container 9, so that the water stored in the storage container 9 is stored. There is no inadvertent contact. Therefore, the adhesion of water to the driven means 17 and the driven gear 18 that hinders the transmission of the driving force can be suppressed, the operation of the humidifying member 10 can be performed without hindrance, and a stable humidifying operation is realized. it can.

  Similarly, since the drive means 15 and the drive gear 18 are disposed above the water surface 28 stored in the water storage container 9, they may inadvertently contact the water stored in the storage container 9. Absent. Therefore, adhesion of water to the driving means 15 and the driving gear 18 which is a factor that hinders transmission of the driving force can be suppressed, the operation of the humidifying member 10 can be performed without hindrance, and a stable humidifying operation is realized. it can.

  The humidifying member 10 is rotatable and movable, and the support means 20 that is detachably supported is provided in the storage container 9, so that the plate humidifying element 24 can stably move on the outer periphery of the blower 11a, and is stable. Humidification performance can be obtained. Further, since the support means 20 is disposed above the water surface 28 stored in the water storage container 9, it does not unnecessarily contact the water stored in the storage container 9. Therefore, adhesion of scale to the support means 20 can be suppressed. Furthermore, an increase in resistance or the like unnecessary for the rotation of the support means 30 and the support of the humidifying member 10 can be reduced, and a stable humidification operation can be realized without hindering the operation of the humidifying member 10.

Next, water retention, antibacterial action, and mold prevention of the plate material humidifying element 24 will be described.
By adding a hydrophilicity imparting additive to the material constituting the plate material humidifying element 24, the hydrophilicity of the surface can be increased, the water retention amount can be increased, and the water retention property can be improved. Examples of the hydrophilicity-imparting additive include glycerin fatty acid ester, sorbitan fatty acid ester, polyoxyethylene fatty alcohol ether, polyethylene glycol fatty acid ester, polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester, polyhydric alcohol fatty acid ester, and nonionic surfactant. is there.

  In addition, by adding an antibacterial agent to the material constituting the plate material humidifying element 24, antibacterial properties can be imparted, and the growth of bacteria contained in the water retained on the surface and bacteria attached by contact with air is suppressed. can do. Examples of the antibacterial agent include inorganic compounds that elute metal ions such as silver, copper, and zinc. Other examples include fine metal particles such as silver, copper and zinc, silver zeolite, silver-containing zirconium phosphate, iodine compounds, phenols, quaternary ammonium salts, imidazole compounds, benzoic acids, hydrogen peroxide, cresol And drugs such as chlorhexidine, irgasan, aldehydes, sorbic acid and the like. Still other examples include enzyme preparations such as lysozyme, cellulase and protease, natural ingredient extracts such as catechins, bamboo extract, hinoki extract, wasabi extract, mustard extract and the like.

  Furthermore, by adding an antifungal agent to the material constituting the plate humidifying element 24, it is possible to impart antifungal properties, and the growth of mold contained in the moisture retained on the surface and the mold adhering to the air contact Can be suppressed. Examples of the fungicide include organic nitrogen compounds, sulfur compounds, organic acid esters, organic iodine imidazole compounds, and benzazole compounds.

  Furthermore, by adding a deodorizing catalyst or an adsorbent to the material constituting the plate material humidifying element 24, the air passing through the humidifying member 10 can be deodorized. As this deodorization catalyst, for example, a compound containing at least one metal selected from Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu and the like is preferable, and at least one selected from Pt, Ru, Pd, Rd If the noble metal is included, the effect is further enhanced. Examples of the adsorbent include activated carbon and zeolite.

  On the other hand, a film may be formed on the surface of the plate material humidifying element 24, and the film may include a hydrophilic inorganic compound, an antibacterial agent, a fungicide, a deodorizing catalyst, and an adsorbent. In other words, if a film containing a hydrophilic inorganic compound is formed on the surface of the plate material humidifying element 24, the water retention of the plate material humidifying element 24 can be increased. Examples of the inorganic compound include silica, colloidal silica, silica gel, talc, sepilite, and zeolite.

  In addition, if a film containing an antibacterial agent is formed on the surface of the plate humidifying element 24, antibacterial properties can be imparted, and the growth of bacteria contained in the moisture retained on the surface and the bacteria attached by contact with air. Can be suppressed. Examples of the antibacterial agent include inorganic compounds that elute metal ions such as silver, copper, and zinc. Other examples include fine metal particles such as silver, copper and zinc, silver zeolite, silver-containing zirconium phosphate, iodine compounds, phenols, quaternary ammonium salts, imidazole compounds, benzoic acids, hydrogen peroxide, cresol , Chlorhexidine, irgasan, aldehydes, sorbic acid, and the like. Still other examples include enzyme preparations such as lysozyme, cellulase, and protease, and natural component extracts such as catechins, bamboo extracts, cypress extracts, wasabi extracts, and mustard extracts.

  Furthermore, if a film containing an antifungal agent is formed on the surface of the plate humidifying element 24, an antifungal property can be imparted, and the mold that adheres to the moisture contained in the water retained on the surface and the mold that adheres to the air is contacted. Can be prevented from breeding. Examples of the fungicide include organic nitrogen compounds, sulfur compounds, organic acid esters, organic iodine imidazole compounds, and benzazole compounds.

  Furthermore, if a film containing a deodorizing catalyst or adsorbent is formed on the surface of the plate humidifying element 24, the air passing through the humidifying member 10 can be deodorized. As this deodorization catalyst, for example, a compound containing at least one metal selected from Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu is preferable, and further, at least one noble metal selected from Pt, Ru, Pd, Rd is included. By doing so, the effect is further enhanced. Examples of the adsorbent include activated carbon and zeolite.

  By the way, if the drive of the drive means 15 is stopped and the movement of the plate material humidifying element 24 is stopped, the blower 11a is operated to blow air, and the moisture retained in the plate material humidifying element 24 is vaporized. The element 24 can be dried, and the antibacterial and antifungal properties of the plate humidifying element 24 can be improved. Further, if the driving of the driving unit 15 is stopped and the movement of the plate humidifying element 24 is stopped, the air heated by the air heating unit 14 is blown by operating the blower 11a, so that the plate humidifying element 24 retains water. As the moisture content of the plate material humidifying element 24 can be quickly dried, the antibacterial and antifungal properties of the plate material humidifying element 24 can be further improved.

  In the humidifying apparatus 100 having the above-described configuration, the hydrophilicity of the surface can be increased by adding a hydrophilicity imparting additive to the material constituting the plate material humidifying element 24, and the water retention amount is increased to increase water retention. be able to. Moreover, while being able to increase humidification amount, the fall of humidification performance can be suppressed and stable humidification amount can be obtained. Thereby, size reduction of the humidification member 10 and the air blower 11a and reduction of the air volume of the air blower 11a can be performed, and size reduction of the main body 1 of the humidification apparatus 100, reduction in power consumption, and noise reduction can be realized.

  If an antibacterial agent is added to the material constituting the plate material humidifying element 24, the antibacterial property can be imparted, and the proliferation of the bacteria contained in the water retained on the surface and the contact of air can be suppressed. The cleanliness of the humidifying member 10 can be improved, and the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be improved. Moreover, if an anti-fungal agent is added to the material constituting the plate material humidifying element 24, the anti-fungal property can be imparted, and the growth of the mold contained in the water retained on the surface and the growth of the mold attached by the contact with air is suppressed. It is possible to improve the cleanliness of the humidifying member 10 and improve the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air. Furthermore, if a deodorizing catalyst or adsorbent is added to the material constituting the plate material humidifying element 24, the air passing through the humidifying member 10 can be deodorized, and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be improved.

  On the other hand, if a film containing a hydrophilic inorganic compound is formed on the surface of the plate material humidifying element 24, the water retention of the plate material humidifying element 24 can be increased, and the humidification amount can be increased and the decrease in the humidification amount can be suppressed stably. Can be obtained. Thereby, the humidification member 10 and the blower 11a can be reduced in size, the air volume of the blower 11a can be reduced, and the humidifier 100 can be reduced in size, power consumption, and noise. Further, if a film containing an antibacterial agent is formed on the surface of the plate humidifying element 24, antibacterial properties can be imparted, and the growth of bacteria contained in the moisture retained on the surface and the adhesion of bacteria due to contact with air is suppressed. Therefore, the cleanliness of the humidifying member 10 can be improved, and the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be improved.

  Furthermore, if a film containing a fungicide is formed on the surface of the plate-humidifying element 24, it can be imparted with fungicide, and the growth of mold adhering to the surface of mold contained in the water retained on the surface or the contact of air can be prevented. Therefore, the cleanliness of the humidifying member 10 can be maintained, and the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be improved. Furthermore, if a film containing a deodorizing catalyst or adsorbent is formed on the surface of the plate humidifying element 24, the air passing through the humidifying member 10 can be deodorized and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be improved.

  In addition, in the state where the driving of the driving means 15 is stopped and the movement of the plate material humidifying element 24 is stopped, the blower 11a is operated to blow air, the water retained in the plate material humidifying element 24 is vaporized, and the plate material humidifying element 24 is By drying, the antibacterial and antifungal properties of the plate humidifying element 24 can be improved. Therefore, the cleanliness of the humidifying member 10 is maintained, and the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be improved.

  Further, when the drive of the driving unit 15 is stopped and the movement of the plate humidifying element 24 is stopped, the air heated by the air heating unit 14 is blown by operating the blower 11a, so that the plate humidifying element 24 retains water. Moisture vaporization can be accelerated, and the plate humidifying element 24 can be dried quickly. Therefore, the antibacterial and antifungal properties of the plate humidifying element 24 can be further increased, the cleanliness of the humidifying member 10 is maintained, and the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be enhanced.

Next, maintenance of the main body 1 of the humidifier 100 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the water supply tank 6 arrange | positioned at the back side upper surface of the main body 1 of the humidification apparatus 100 can be removed upwards. Moreover, the suction side unit 7 can be removed from the main body 1 by sliding to the front side. At this time, an opening larger than the outer diameter of the blower 11a is formed in the back surface side plate 23 and the plate material humidifying element 24 constituting the humidifying member 10, and the suction side unit 7 is connected to the main body 1 without interfering with the blower 11a. Can be removed from. Since it becomes such a shape and arrangement | positioning, the suction side unit 7 can be isolate | separated from the main body 1, and the access to the water storage container 9 and the humidification member 10 of the suction side unit 7 is attained.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the water storage container 9 can be detached from the holding member 8 by pulling out the water storage container 9 of the suction side unit 7 to the back side. At this time, the meshing between the drive gear 18 of the drive means 15 and the driven gear 19 of the driven means 17 is released by sliding in the direction of the rotation axis of the drive gear 18 and the driven gear 19. The humidifying member 10 supported by the can be removed integrally. Therefore, it is possible to bring only the water storage container 9 and the humidifying member 10 around the water such as a washroom without carrying the entire main body 1. That is, the labor required for cleaning the water storage container 9 and the humidifying member 10 can be reduced.

  Moreover, since the humidification member 10 is supported by the support means 20 provided in the upper direction of the water storage container 9 so that attachment or detachment is possible, it can be easily isolate | separated by pulling up from the water storage container 9, and can be cleaned. It becomes. Furthermore, by pulling only the humidifying member 10 upward from the suction side unit 7, the humidifying member 10 is supported by the support means 20, and the rotational center of the drive gear 18 is below the rotational center of the driven gear 19. Since it is provided, the meshing with the drive gear 18 can be easily released while the driven gear 19 rotates, and only the humidifying member 10 can be easily removed. Therefore, it is possible to remove only the humidifying member 10 and clean it.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the humidifying member 10 can separate the suction surface side plate 16, the plate material humidifying element 24, the back side plate 23, and the spacer 31 by removing the fastening member 32 from the connecting member 29. Therefore, these components can be individually cleaned and maintained. When the components of the humidifying member 10 are integrated, the intervals between the plate humidifying elements 24 are narrow, and cleaning and maintenance are difficult. However, when the components are separated individually, the surface of the plate humidifying elements 24 is cleaned. And easy maintenance. Further, the support means 30 attached to the inside of the water storage container 9 can be removed upward, so that cleaning and maintenance of the inside of the water storage container 9 can be easily performed, and cleaning and maintenance of the removed support means 30 are easy. Can be executed.

  In the humidifying device 100 having the above-described configuration, when the suction side unit 7 is slid in the front direction, that is, in the horizontal direction (the rotational axis direction of the blower 11a), the rear side plate 23 and the plate material humidifying element 24 are not attached to the outside of the blower 11a. Since the opening part larger than a diameter is formed, when removing the suction side unit 7, it becomes the structure which does not interfere with the air blower 11a. Therefore, the suction side unit 7 can be easily separated from the main body 1, and the water storage container 9 and the humidification member 10 of the suction side unit 7 can be easily cleaned and maintained, and the reduction of the humidification amount is suppressed, and a stable humidification amount is achieved. While being able to obtain, the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be enhanced.

  Further, by pulling out the water storage container 9 horizontally to the back side, the holding member 8 and the water storage container 9 are formed in a shape that is detachably held by sliding in the horizontal direction, and the drive gear 18 and the driven gear. 19 is disposed so as to be detachable in the direction of the rotation axis of the drive gear 18 and the driven gear 19, so that the water storage container 9 and the humidifying member 10 supported by the water storage container 9 are integrally removed. Can be separated. Therefore, since only the water storage container 9 and the humidifying member 10 can be carried around the water such as a washroom without carrying the entire main body 1, cleaning and maintenance can be easily performed, and a decrease in the amount of humidification is suppressed and stabilized. The humidification amount can be obtained, and the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be improved.

  Furthermore, since the humidifying member 10 is supported by the support means 20, it can be easily removed without using a tool or the like by pulling it upward from the water storage container 9, so that the humidifying member 10 can be easily cleaned and maintained. This can be performed, and a decrease in the humidification amount can be suppressed, a stable humidification amount can be obtained, and the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be enhanced.

  Furthermore, when only the humidifying member 10 is pulled upward from the suction side unit 7, the humidifying member 10 is detachably supported above the water storage container 9, and the rotational center of the drive gear 18 is the rotational center of the driven gear 19. Therefore, the meshing with the drive gear 18 can be easily released while the driven gear 19 rotates, and only the humidifying member 10 can be easily removed. Therefore, it is possible to easily perform cleaning and maintenance by removing only the humidifying member 10, suppress a decrease in the humidification amount, obtain a stable humidification amount, cleanliness of the humidifier 100, and humidified air. Cleanliness can be improved.

  By removing the fastening member 32 from the connecting member 29, the suction surface side plate 16, the plate material humidifying element 24, the back surface side plate 23 and the spacer 31, which are the respective components constituting the humidifying member 10, can be individually separated. Parts can be cleaned and maintained individually. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the cleaning and maintenance of the surface of the plate humidifying element 24 that is difficult to maintain when the components of the humidifying member 10 are integrated, and to suppress a decrease in the humidification amount, thereby obtaining a stable humidification amount. It is possible to improve the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air.

  Moreover, since the two support means 30 provided in the water storage container 9 so that attachment or detachment is possible can be easily removed upwards, cleaning and maintenance inside the water storage container 9 can be performed easily. Furthermore, the removed support means 30 can be easily cleaned and maintained. Therefore, since cleaning and maintenance of each component part can be performed in the state decomposed | disassembled into each component part, the cleanliness of the humidification apparatus 100 and the cleanliness of humidified air can further be improved.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the humidifying member 10a according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Based on FIG. 9, the structure of the humidification member 10a which concerns on Embodiment 2 is demonstrated. In the second embodiment, the differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. This humidifying member 10a is characterized by including a nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33 instead of the plate material humidifying element 24 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the humidifying member 10 a, a circumferential nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33 is held between the suction surface side plate 16 and the back surface side plate 23. And it is comprised integrally by the fastening member 32 which can be attached or detached through the connection member 29. FIG. That is, in the first embodiment, the laminated structure of the plurality of plate material humidifying elements 24 is held between the suction surface side plate 16 and the back surface side plate 23. However, in the second embodiment, one circumferential nonwoven fabric humidification is performed. The element 33 is held between the suction side plate 16 and the back side plate 23. A large number of ventilation holes 35 are formed in a mesh shape on the surface of the nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33.

  FIG. 10 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state in which the cross-sectional configuration of the humidifying member 10a is viewed from the front. Based on FIG. 10, the shape of the nonwoven fabric humidification element 33 is demonstrated. The nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33 is held by a connecting member 29 provided on the back side plate 23. This nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33 is configured by joining a belt-shaped nonwoven fabric with mountain folds so that the fold has a predetermined angle, and repeating valley folds alternately several times, and connecting both ends thereof so as to surround the outer periphery of the blower 11a. Yes. That is, the nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33 is configured by alternately repeating mountain folds or valley folds in the circumferential direction according to the position of the connecting member 29.

  Therefore, the nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33 is configured such that the peak of the mountain fold or the valley fold is arranged at a position corresponding to the position of the connecting member 29, so that the connecting member 29 suppresses deformation of the nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33. It is also designed to function as a reinforcing material. By configuring the nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33 in this manner, a large surface area can be secured within a range that fits on the outer periphery of the back side plate 23. The number of folds in the mountain fold and the valley fold is not particularly limited, and the number of folds may be determined based on the size of the outer periphery of the back side plate 23 and the number of connecting members 29 installed. Further, the angle of the fold is not particularly limited. Furthermore, if the nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33 itself has a strength capable of maintaining the shape, it is not necessary to provide the connecting member 29 in every fold.

  FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the humidifying member 10a is disassembled. Based on FIG. 11, the detailed structure of the humidification member 10a is demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 11, the connecting member 29 provided on the back side plate 23 is provided with a step 34. By providing the step 34 in the connecting member 29, when the connecting member 29 is inserted into the assembly hole 30 of the suction surface side plate 16 during assembly, the connection member 29 is hooked (locked) at the step 34, and the suction surface side plate 16 and the back side plate 23 are separated. The interval can be kept at a predetermined distance.

  In the humidifying device 10a having the above-described configuration, the water retention is improved by using the nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33 having good water absorption, and the air permeability is ensured by providing the vent hole 35 formed in a mesh shape. it can. Therefore, pressure loss can be reduced, the amount of humidification can be increased, and the decrease in the amount of humidification can be suppressed. Moreover, since it is not necessary to request | require big ventilation capability to the air blower 11a, the dimension of the air blower 11a and the main body 1 can be reduced in size, As a result, reduction in noise and reduction of power consumption are realizable.

  Further, since the humidifying member 10a fastens the suction surface side plate 16 and the back side plate 23 with the connecting member 29 and the fastening member 32, the nonwoven fabric humidifying element held between the suction surface side plate 16 and the back side plate 23. If the shape of 33 is within the range of the outer diameter of the back side plate 23, it can be made into a free shape, and by increasing the surface area, it is possible to increase water retention or further reduce pressure loss. Become.

  By making the humidifying member suction port 22 of the suction surface side plate 16 of the humidifying member 10a into a bell mouth shape, the pressure loss can be reduced, the airflow flowing into the blower 11a can be rectified, and noise reduction can be realized. Further, by removing the fastening member 32 from the connecting member 29, the suction surface side plate 16, the nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33, the back surface side plate 23 and the spacer 31 which are the respective components constituting the humidifying member 10a can be individually separated. Each component can be cleaned and maintained individually. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate cleaning and maintenance of the inner peripheral surface of the nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33 that is difficult to maintain in a state where the constituent parts of the humidifying member 10a are integrated, and to suppress a decrease in the humidification amount, thereby providing a stable humidification amount. While being able to obtain, the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be enhanced.

  Further, by providing the connecting member 29 with the step 34, the interval between the suction side plate 16 and the back side plate 23 can be maintained at a predetermined distance during assembly, so that the deformation of the nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33 can be prevented and stabilized. The amount of humidification can be obtained. If a hydrophilicity imparting additive is added to the fiber material of the nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33, the hydrophilicity of the surface of the nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33 is increased, the amount of water retention can be increased, and water retention can be improved. Therefore, the humidification amount can be increased, the decrease in the humidification amount can be suppressed, and a stable humidification amount can be obtained. Thereby, size reduction of the humidification member 10a and the air blower 11a, reduction of the air volume of the air blower 11a can be aimed at, and size reduction of the humidification apparatus 100, low power consumption, and noise reduction are realizable.

  If an antibacterial agent is added to the fiber material of the nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33, antibacterial properties can be imparted, and the proliferation of bacteria that adhere to the surface of the moisture contained in the moisture retained on the surface and air can be suppressed. Therefore, the cleanliness of the humidifying member 10a can be enhanced, and the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be enhanced. Moreover, if a fungicide is added to the fiber material of the nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33, it is possible to impart fungus resistance and suppress the growth of fungi adhering to the mold contained in the water retained on the surface and the contact of air. be able to. Therefore, the cleanliness of the humidifying member 10a can be enhanced, and the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be enhanced.

  If a deodorizing catalyst or an adsorbent is added to the fiber material of the nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33, the air passing through the humidifying member 10a can be deodorized and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be improved. Moreover, if the film | membrane containing a hydrophilic inorganic compound is formed in the surface of the nonwoven fabric humidification element 33, the water retention of the nonwoven fabric humidification element 33 can be improved, and the fall of a humidification amount can be suppressed while increasing humidification, and is stable. Humidification amount can be obtained. Thereby, size reduction of the humidification member 10a and the air blower 11a, reduction of the air volume of the air blower 11a can be aimed at, and size reduction of the humidification apparatus 100, low power consumption, and noise reduction are realizable.

  If a film containing an antibacterial agent is formed on the surface of the non-woven humidifying element 33, antibacterial properties can be imparted, and the growth of bacteria contained in the moisture retained on the surface and the adhesion of bacteria due to contact with air can be suppressed. It is possible to improve the cleanliness of the humidifying member 10a, and it is possible to improve the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air. Further, if a film containing an antifungal agent is formed on the surface of the non-woven humidifying element 33, it is possible to impart antifungal properties, and the growth of mold that adheres to the moisture contained in the water retained on the surface or the growth of mold attached to the surface. Therefore, the cleanliness of the humidifying member 10a can be maintained, and the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be improved. Furthermore, if a film containing a deodorizing catalyst or an adsorbent is formed on the surface of the nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33, the air passing through the humidifying member 10a can be deodorized and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be improved.

  In addition, although this Embodiment 2 demonstrated as an example the case where the nonwoven fabric humidification element 33 rotates around the air blower 11a together with the humidification member 10a, it is not limited to this. For example, using the flexibility of the nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33, the periphery of the blower 11a may be moved while the nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33 itself is deformed. Moreover, the nonwoven fabric humidification element 33 should just be comprised by the circumferential shape, and is not limited to the shape bent and folded. For example, the nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33 may be ring-shaped, or may be bent so as to undulate.

  Moreover, the nonwoven fabric humidification element 33 should just be comprised by the circumferential shape, and it is not restricted to the case where it is formed using the integral nonwoven fabric humidification element, The nonwoven fabric humidification element divided | segmented into plurality is connected circumferentially. May be formed. Further, when the nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33 is formed by connecting a plurality of divided plate material humidifying elements, the connecting portion of each nonwoven fabric humidifying element is made movable so that the nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33 is deformed and the blower It is possible to move around 11a.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the humidifying member 10b according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. Based on FIG. 12, the structure of the humidification member 10b which concerns on Embodiment 3 is demonstrated. In the third embodiment, the difference from the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above will be mainly described, and the same parts as those in the first embodiment and the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals. Therefore, the description will be omitted. This humidifying member 10b is characterized by including a foam base material humidifying element 36 in place of the plate humidifying element 24 according to the first embodiment and the nonwoven fabric humidifying element 33 according to the second embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the humidifying member 10 b, a circumferential foam base material humidifying element 36 is held between the suction side plate 16 and the back side plate 23. And it is comprised integrally by the fastening member 32 which can be attached or detached through the connection member 29. FIG. That is, in the first embodiment, the laminated structure of the plurality of plate material humidifying elements 24 is held between the suction surface side plate 16 and the back surface side plate 23. However, in the third embodiment, as in the second embodiment. One circumferential foam base material humidifying element 36 is held between the suction side plate 16 and the back side plate 23.

  FIG. 13 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state in which the cross-sectional configuration of the humidifying member 10b is viewed from the front. Based on FIG. 13, the shape of the foaming substrate humidification element 36 will be described. The foamed substrate humidifying element 36 is held by a connecting member 29 provided on the back side plate 23. The foaming base material humidifying element 36 is configured to bend the foam base material alternately a plurality of times so as to have a wave shape, and to connect both ends so as to surround the outer periphery of the blower 11a. That is, the foaming base material humidifying element 36 is bent so as to alternately swell in the circumferential direction according to the position of the connecting member 29, and the cross-sectional shape is configured by combining a straight line and a curved line.

  Therefore, since the foamed substrate humidifying element 36 is configured such that the peak of the mountain fold or the valley fold is arranged at a position corresponding to the position of the connecting member 29, the connecting member 29 is connected to the foamed substrate humidifying element 36. It also serves as a reinforcing material that suppresses deformation of the material. By configuring the foamed substrate humidifying element 36 in this manner, a large surface area can be secured within a range that fits on the outer periphery of the back side plate 23. The number of folds in the mountain fold and the valley fold is not particularly limited, and the number of folds may be determined based on the size of the outer periphery of the back side plate 23 and the number of connecting members 29 installed. Further, if the foamed substrate humidifying element 36 itself has a strength capable of maintaining the shape, it is not necessary to provide the connecting member 29 in every fold.

  FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the humidifying member 10b is disassembled. Based on FIG. 14, the detailed structure of the humidification member 10b is demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 14, the connecting member 29 provided on the back side plate 23 is provided with a step 34. By providing the connecting member 29 with the step 34, when the connecting member 29 is inserted into the assembly hole 30 of the suction surface side plate 16 during assembly, the connection member 29 is caught by the step 34, and the distance between the suction surface side plate 16 and the back side plate 23 is set to a predetermined distance. Can be kept in.

  In the humidifying device 10b having the above-described configuration, a large internal surface area is secured by using the foamed base material humidifying element 36 having a porosity of 97% or more and a number of bubbles of 4 to 25/25 mm. It is possible to improve water retention and improve air circulation. Therefore, pressure loss can be reduced, the amount of humidification can be increased, and the decrease in the amount of humidification can be suppressed. Moreover, since it is not necessary to request | require big ventilation capability to the air blower 11a, the dimension of the air blower 11a and the main body 1 can be reduced in size, As a result, reduction in noise and reduction of power consumption are realizable.

  Further, since the humidifying member 10b fastens the suction side plate 16 and the back side plate 23 with the connecting member 29 and the fastening member 32, the foamed base material held between the suction side plate 16 and the back side plate 23 is used. If the shape of the humidifying element 36 is within the range of the outer diameter of the back side plate 23, it can be made into a free shape, and by increasing the surface area, water retention can be increased or pressure loss can be further reduced. It becomes possible.

  By making the humidifying member suction port 22 of the suction surface side plate 16 of the humidifying member 10b into a bell mouth shape, the pressure loss can be reduced, the airflow flowing into the blower 11a can be rectified, and the noise can be reduced. Further, by removing the fastening member 32 from the connecting member 29, the suction surface side plate 16, the foam base material humidifying element 36, the back side plate 23 and the spacer 31 which are the respective components constituting the humidifying member 10b can be separated separately. Each component can be cleaned and maintained individually. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate cleaning and maintenance of the inner peripheral surface of the foamed substrate humidifying element 36 that is difficult to maintain when the components of the humidifying member 10b are integrated, and to suppress a decrease in the humidification amount and to be stable. The humidification amount can be obtained, and the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be improved.

  Further, by providing the connecting member 29 with the step 34, the interval between the suction surface side plate 16 and the back side plate 23 can be kept at a predetermined distance during assembly, so that deformation of the foamed substrate humidifying element 36 can be prevented, A stable amount of humidification can be obtained. If a hydrophilicity imparting additive is added to the fiber material of the foam base material humidifying element 36, the hydrophilicity of the surface of the foam base material humidifying element 36 is increased, the water retention amount can be increased, and the water retention property can be improved. Therefore, the humidification amount can be increased, the decrease in the humidification amount can be suppressed, and a stable humidification amount can be obtained. Thereby, size reduction of the humidification member 10b and the air blower 11a, reduction of the air volume of the air blower 11a can be aimed at, and size reduction of the humidification apparatus 100, low power consumption, and noise reduction are realizable.

  If an antibacterial agent is added to the fiber material of the foamed substrate humidifying element 36, antibacterial properties can be imparted, and the proliferation of bacteria contained in the water retained on the surface and the contact of air can be suppressed. it can. Therefore, the cleanliness of the humidifying member 10b can be enhanced, and the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be enhanced. In addition, by adding a fungicide to the fiber material of the foamed substrate humidifying element 36, it is possible to impart fungicide, and the growth of mold adhering to the surface of mold contained in the moisture retained on the surface or the contact of air. Can be suppressed. Therefore, the cleanliness of the humidifying member 10b can be enhanced, and the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be enhanced.

  If a deodorizing catalyst or adsorbent is added to the fiber material of the foamed substrate humidifying element 36, the air passing through the humidifying member 10b can be deodorized and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be improved. Further, if a film containing a hydrophilic inorganic compound is formed on the surface of the foamed substrate humidifying element 36, the water retention of the foamed substrate humidified element 36 can be increased, and the amount of humidification can be increased and the amount of humidification can be reduced. It can be suppressed and a stable humidification amount can be obtained. Thereby, size reduction of the humidification member 10b and the air blower 11a, reduction of the air volume of the air blower 11a can be aimed at, and size reduction of the humidification apparatus 100, low power consumption, and noise reduction are realizable.

  If a film containing an antibacterial agent is formed on the surface of the foamed substrate humidifying element 36, antibacterial properties can be imparted, and the growth of bacteria contained in the water retained on the surface and the contact of air can be suppressed. The cleanliness of the humidifying member 10b can be improved, and the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be improved. Further, if a film containing an antifungal agent is formed on the surface of the foamed substrate humidifying element 36, the antifungal property can be imparted, and the mold contained in the moisture retained on the surface or the mold attached by contact with air. Propagation can be suppressed, the cleanliness of the humidifying member 10b is maintained, and the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be enhanced. Furthermore, if a film containing a deodorizing catalyst or an adsorbent is formed on the surface of the foamed substrate humidifying element 36, the air passing through the humidifying member 10b can be deodorized and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be improved.

  In addition, although this Embodiment 3 demonstrated as an example the case where the foaming base material humidification element 36 rotates around the air blower 11a together with the humidification member 10b, it is not limited to this. For example, by utilizing the flexibility of the foam base material humidifying element 36, the foam base material humidifying element 36 itself may be moved around the blower 11a while being deformed. Moreover, the foaming base material humidification element 36 should just be comprised by the circumferential shape, and is not limited to a wavy shape. For example, the foamed substrate humidifying element 36 may be ring-shaped, or may be bent so as to be creased.

  Moreover, the foaming base material humidification element 36 should just be comprised by the circumferential shape, and is not restricted to the case where it is formed using the integral foaming base material humidification element, The foaming base material humidification divided | segmented into plurality The elements may be formed by connecting them in a circumferential shape. Furthermore, when a plurality of divided foam base material humidifying elements are connected to form the foam base material humidifying element 36, the foam base material is made movable by making the connecting portion of each foam base material humidifying element movable. The humidifying element 36 can be moved around the blower 11a while being deformed.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
FIG. 15: is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the state which looked at the cross-sectional structure of the humidification member 10c which concerns on Embodiment 4 of this invention from the front. Based on FIG. 15, the structure of the humidification member 10c which concerns on Embodiment 4 is demonstrated. In the fourth embodiment, the difference from the above-described first to third embodiments will be mainly described, and the same parts as those in the first to third embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals. Therefore, the description will be omitted. The humidifying member 10c is characterized by including a foamed substrate humidifier element 36a having a shape different from that of the foamed substrate humidifier element 36 according to the third embodiment.

  The foamed substrate humidifying element 36 a is held by a connecting member 29 provided on the back side plate 23. This foaming base material humidifying element 36a is composed of two foaming base material humidifying elements having different outer diameters, which are formed by ring-shaped foam base materials. Since each foam base material humidifying element is supported on the inner peripheral side by a plurality of connecting members 29, the connecting member 29 also functions as a reinforcing material that suppresses deformation of each foam base material humidifying element. It is like that.

  Thus, by forming the foam base material humidifying element 36a with two ring-shaped foam base material humidifying elements, a large surface area can be secured within a range that fits in the outer periphery of the back side plate 23. In addition, in this Embodiment 4, although the case where the foaming base material humidification element 36 was comprised with two foaming base material humidification elements was shown as an example, it is not limited to this. For example, the foam base material humidifying element 36a may be constituted by one foam base material humidifying element, or may be constituted by three or more foam base material humidifying elements.

  In the humidifying device 10c configured as described above, a large internal surface area is secured by using the foamed substrate humidifying element 36a having a three-dimensional skeleton structure with a porosity of 97% or more and 4 to 25 bubbles / 25 mm. It is possible to improve water retention and improve air circulation. Therefore, pressure loss can be reduced, the amount of humidification can be increased, and the decrease in the amount of humidification can be suppressed. Moreover, since it is not necessary to request | require big ventilation capability to the air blower 11a, the dimension of the air blower 11a and the main body 1 can be reduced in size, As a result, reduction in noise and reduction of power consumption are realizable.

  Further, since the humidifying member 10c fastens the suction surface side plate 16 and the back side plate 23 with the connecting member 29 and the fastening member 32, the foamed base material held between the suction surface side plate 16 and the back side plate 23 is used. As long as the shape of the humidifying element 36a is within the range of the outer diameter of the back side plate 23, it does not have to be a strict ring shape. By increasing the surface area, water retention can be increased or pressure loss can be further reduced. It becomes possible.

  By making the humidifying member suction port 22 of the suction surface side plate 16 of the humidifying member 10c into a bell mouth shape, the pressure loss can be reduced, the airflow flowing into the blower 11a can be rectified, and the noise can be reduced. Further, by removing the fastening member 32 from the connecting member 29, the suction surface side plate 16, the foam base material humidifying element 36a, the back side plate 23 and the spacer 31 which are the respective components constituting the humidifying member 10b can be individually separated. Each component can be cleaned and maintained individually. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate cleaning and maintenance of the inner peripheral surface of the foamed substrate humidifying element 36a which is difficult to maintain in a state where the constituent parts of the humidifying member 10c are integrated, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the humidification amount and to be stable. The humidification amount can be obtained, and the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be improved.

  Further, by providing the connecting member 29 with the step 34, the interval between the suction side plate 16 and the back side plate 23 can be kept at a predetermined distance during assembly, so that the deformation of the foamed substrate humidifying element 36a can be prevented, A stable amount of humidification can be obtained. If a hydrophilicity imparting additive is added to the fiber material of the foamed substrate humidifying element 36a, the hydrophilicity of the surface of the foamed substrate humidified element 36a is increased, the amount of water retention can be increased, and water retention can be improved. Therefore, the humidification amount can be increased, the decrease in the humidification amount can be suppressed, and a stable humidification amount can be obtained. Thereby, size reduction of the humidification member 10c and the air blower 11a, reduction of the air volume of the air blower 11a can be aimed at, and size reduction of the humidification apparatus 100, low power consumption, and noise reduction are realizable.

  If an antibacterial agent is added to the fiber material of the foam base material humidifying element 36a, antibacterial properties can be imparted, and the growth of bacteria contained in the water retained on the surface and the adhesion of bacteria due to contact with air can be suppressed. it can. Therefore, the cleanliness of the humidifying member 10c can be enhanced, and the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be enhanced. In addition, by adding an antifungal agent to the fiber material of the foamed substrate humidifying element 36a, it is possible to impart antifungal properties and to propagate the mold contained in the water retained on the surface and the growth of mold attached by contact with air. Can be suppressed. Therefore, the cleanliness of the humidifying member 10c can be enhanced, and the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be enhanced.

  If a deodorizing catalyst or adsorbent is added to the fiber material of the foamed substrate humidifying element 36a, the air passing through the humidifying member 10c can be deodorized and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be improved. Further, if a film containing a hydrophilic inorganic compound is formed on the surface of the foamed substrate humidifying element 36a, the water retention of the foamed substrate humidified element 36a can be increased, and the amount of humidification can be increased and the amount of humidification can be reduced. It can be suppressed and a stable humidification amount can be obtained. Thereby, size reduction of the humidification member 10c and the air blower 11a, reduction of the air volume of the air blower 11a can be aimed at, and size reduction of the humidification apparatus 100, low power consumption, and noise reduction are realizable.

  If a film containing an antibacterial agent is formed on the surface of the foamed substrate humidifying element 36a, antibacterial properties can be imparted, and the growth of bacteria contained in the water retained on the surface and the adhesion of bacteria due to contact with air can be suppressed. The cleanliness of the humidifying member 10c can be improved, and the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be improved. In addition, if a film containing a fungicide is formed on the surface of the foamed substrate humidifying element 36a, it can be imparted with a fungicide and suppresses the growth of molds adhering to the mold contained in the water retained on the surface or the contact of air. Therefore, the cleanliness of the humidifying member 10c is maintained, and the cleanliness of the humidifier 100 and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be improved. Furthermore, if a film containing a deodorizing catalyst or adsorbent is formed on the surface of the foamed substrate humidifying element 36a, the air passing through the humidifying member 10b can be deodorized and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be improved.

  In addition, although this Embodiment 4 demonstrated as an example the case where the foaming base material humidification element 36a rotates around the air blower 11a together with the humidification member 10c, it is not limited to this. For example, using the flexibility of the foam base material humidifying element 36a, the foam base material humidifying element 36a itself may be moved around the blower 11a while being deformed. Moreover, the foaming base material humidification element 36a should just be comprised by the circumferential shape, and is not limited to a ring shape. For example, the foamed substrate humidifying element 36a may be folded and folded, or may be folded so as to undulate.

  Moreover, the foaming base material humidification element 36a should just be comprised by the circumferential shape, and is not restricted to being formed using the integral foaming base material humidification element, The foaming base material humidification divided | segmented into plurality The elements may be formed by connecting them in a circumferential shape. Further, when the foamed base material humidifying element 36a is formed by connecting a plurality of divided foamed base material humidifying elements, the foamed base material is made movable by making the connecting portion of each foamed base material humidified element movable. The humidifying element 36a can be moved around the blower 11a while being deformed.

Embodiment 5 FIG.
FIG. 16: is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the state which looked at the cross-section structure of the main body 1 of the humidification apparatus 100a which concerns on Embodiment 5 of this invention from the side surface. Based on FIG. 16, the structure and operation | movement of the humidification apparatus 100a which concern on Embodiment 5 are demonstrated. In the fifth embodiment, differences from the above-described first to fourth embodiments will be mainly described, and the same parts as those in the first to fourth embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals. Therefore, the description will be omitted. This humidifier 100a is different from the humidifier 100 according to Embodiments 1 to 4 in that the air heating means 14 is omitted and a photocatalyst excitation means 37 is added.

  Inside the main body 1, photocatalyst excitation means 37 are provided inside and outside the humidifying member 10 so as to irradiate the humidifying member 10. That is, as shown in FIG. 16, the photocatalyst excitation means 37 is an upper part of the wall surface on the water supply tank 6 side of the main body 1, and outside the humidifying member 10 and inside the humidifying member 10 (that is, inside the opening). It is composed of two photocatalyst excitation means provided. In addition, the humidification member 10 may be irradiated with either of two photocatalyst excitation means, and the humidification member 10 may be irradiated with two photocatalyst excitation means.

  A film containing a photocatalyst is formed on the surface of the plate material humidifying element 24 of the humidifying member 10, and the plate material humidifying element 24 is moved by the rotation of the humidifying member 10, and light is periodically emitted by the photocatalyst excitation means 37. By irradiating, photocatalytic activity can always be ensured. Examples of the photocatalyst include titanium oxide, and examples of the photocatalyst excitation means 37 include UVLED and black light. Furthermore, instead of a photocatalyst, a film in which silver is supported on zeolite or silica gel is formed and irradiated with light to cause a photochemical reaction with chlorine in water, thereby purifying antibacterial silver chloride. May be.

Next, the humidifying operation of the humidifying device 100 will be described.
The flow of the airflow in the humidifier 100a is generated by the rotation of a blower 11a such as a turbo fan. This airflow is sucked in from the suction port 3, passes through the air passage 13, is rectified by the humidifying member suction port 22 whose outer periphery is a bell mouth shape, and is sucked into the blower 11 a. The airflow sucked into the blower 11 a is blown out from the outer periphery of the blower 11 a toward the inner periphery of the plate material humidifying element 24.

  That is, since the outer periphery of the blower 11a and the inner periphery of the plate material humidifying element 24 are arranged so as to overlap, the airflow blown from the blower 11a directly passes through the plate material humidifying element 24 without passing through an extra air passage. Will be blown. In the process in which the blown air passes between the plate material humidifying elements 24, the water retained in the plate material humidifying elements 24 is vaporized. And air will be humidified. The humidified air is blown out from the main body 1 through the outlet 5 from the outer periphery of the humidifying member 10.

  At this time, the humidifying member 10 is irradiated by the photocatalyst excitation means 37 inside the main body 1. Further, since a film containing a photocatalyst is formed on the surface of the plate material humidifying element 24 of the humidifying member 10, the light is periodically generated by the photocatalyst excitation means 37 while the plate material humidifying element 24 is moved by the rotation of the humidifying member 10. The photocatalytic activity can always be secured.

  In the fifth embodiment, a film containing a photocatalyst is formed on the surface of the plate material humidifying element 24, but a photocatalyst may be added to the material of the plate material humidifying element 24. Moreover, in this Embodiment 5, although the case where the board | plate humidification element 24 is used is shown as an example, the nonwoven fabric humidification element 33 which concerns on Embodiment 2, the foaming base material humidification element 36 which concerns on Embodiment 3, implementation You may use the foaming base material humidification element 36a which concerns on the form 4 of. If it does so, it will become possible to acquire the effect similar to Embodiment 5. FIG.

  In the humidifying apparatus 100a having the above-described configuration, since air is humidified by using the heat of sucked air without using an air heating unit, power consumption can be reduced and energy saving performance can be further improved. In addition, the plate material humidifying element 24 including a photocatalyst is used for the humidifying member 10, and the contact of bacteria, mold, and air contained in the moisture retained on the surface of the plate material humidifying element 24 due to the photocatalytic activity by the light irradiation of the photocatalyst excitation means 37. It is possible to suppress the growth of bacteria and molds attached thereto, and to decompose odor components contained in moisture retained on the surface and odor components adsorbed by contact with air. Therefore, the cleanliness of the humidifying member 10 is maintained, and the cleanliness of the humidifier 100a and the cleanliness of the humidified air can be improved.

It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of the humidification apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which the humidification apparatus decomposed | disassembled. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which the suction side unit decomposed | disassembled. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the humidification member from the water storage container. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the state which looked at the cross-sectional structure of the main body of the humidifier from the side. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the state which looked at the cross-sectional structure of the main body of the humidifier from the front. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which decomposed | disassembled the humidification member into the component. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which expands and shows the state which looked at the cross-sectional structure of the humidification member from the side surface. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the humidification member which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the state which looked at the cross-sectional structure of the humidification member from the front. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which decomposed | disassembled the humidification member. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the humidification member which concerns on Embodiment 3. FIG. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the state which looked at the cross-sectional structure of the humidification member from the front. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which decomposed | disassembled the humidification member. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the state which looked at the cross-sectional structure of the humidification member which concerns on Embodiment 4 from the front. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the state which looked at the cross-sectional structure of the main body 1 of the humidification apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 5 from the side surface.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body, 2 Front panel, 3 Suction port, 4 Upper surface panel, 5 Air outlet, 6 Water supply tank, 7 Suction side unit, 8 Holding member, 9 Water storage container, 10 Humidification member, 10a Humidification member, 10b Humidification member, 10c Humidification Member, 11 Blower means, 11a Blower, 11b Drive part, 12 Partition plate, 13 Air passage, 14 Air heating means, 15 Drive means, 16 Suction surface side plate, 17 Drive means, 18 Drive gear, 19 Drive gear, 20 Support means , 21 Air purifying filter, 22 Humidifying member suction port, 23 Back side plate, 24 Plate material humidifying element, 25 Water supply part, 26 Water channel, 28 Water surface, 29 Connecting member, 30 Assembly hole, 31 Spacer, 32 Fastening member, 33 Non-woven humidifying element , 34 steps, 35 vent holes, 36 foamed substrate humidifying element, 37 photocatalyst excitation means, 100 Humidifier, 100a Humidifier.

Claims (38)

The body,
Blower means provided in the main body, sucking air from the front side, and supplying this air to the outside from other than the front side and the back side;
A humidifying element configured to surround at least a part of the outer periphery of the air blowing means, and movable around the air blowing means,
A water storage container in which a part of the humidifying element is immersed;
A humidifying device, comprising: a water supply tank that is detachably provided on the back side of the main body and supplies water to the water storage container. The humidifying device according to claim 1, wherein the humidifying element is composed of a plurality of plate members laminated at a predetermined interval. The humidifying device according to claim 1, wherein the humidifying element is configured by a strip-shaped nonwoven fabric. The humidifier according to claim 3, wherein the nonwoven fabric is configured in a circumferential shape by alternately repeating a mountain fold and a valley fold in the circumferential direction a plurality of times. The humidifying device according to claim 1, wherein the humidifying element is made of a foam base material. The humidifying device according to claim 5, wherein the foamed base material is alternately bent so as to swell in the circumferential direction. The humidifying device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the foam base material is composed of a plurality of different outer diameters. The humidifying device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein an air heating means for heating the air sucked by the blowing means is provided on the upstream side of the humidifying element. In the blowing means,
Either a turbofan or a propeller fan is provided. The humidifier according to any one of claims 1 to 8. Provide a suction side plate and a back side plate to sandwich the humidifying element,
The humidifier according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein an opening larger than an outer diameter of the air blowing means is formed in at least one of the suction surface side plate and the back surface side plate. The humidifying device according to claim 10, wherein the humidifying element is held by fastening the suction side plate and the back side plate with a fastening member via a connecting member. Depending on the attachment and detachment of the fastening member,
The humidifying device according to claim 11, wherein the humidifying element, the suction surface side plate, and the back side plate are separable. The said nonwoven fabric is made into the shape which repeated the mountain fold and the valley fold alternately, and has arrange | positioned the said connection member in the position inserted in at least one part of a mountain fold and a valley fold. Humidifier. The foamed base material has a shape that is alternately bent so as to undulate, and the connecting member is arranged at a position to be inserted into at least a part of a bent portion of the repeatedly bent shape. The humidifier described in 1. A step is provided at the tip of the connecting member,
Locking the hole into which the connecting member of the suction surface side plate is inserted by the step,
The humidifying device according to any one of claims 11 to 14, wherein a distance between the suction surface side plate and the back surface side plate is maintained at a predetermined distance. The humidifying device according to any one of claims 10 to 15, wherein the opening of the suction surface side plate of the humidifying element has a bell mouth shape. Drive means for generating rotational force;
A rotational force from the driving means is transmitted, and a driven means for rotating the humidifying element is provided;
The humidifier according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the driven means is provided on at least one of the suction surface side plate and the back surface side plate. The humidifying device according to claim 17, wherein the driving unit and the driven unit are disposed above a water surface stored in the storage container. The humidifying device according to claim 17 or 18, wherein the driving means is disposed below a rotation center of the humidifying element. The humidifying device according to any one of claims 1 to 19, further comprising a supporting unit that rotatably and detachably supports the humidifying element. The humidifying device according to claim 20, wherein the supporting means is detachably provided in the water storage container. The humidifying device according to claim 21, wherein the supporting means is disposed above a water surface stored in the water storage container. The humidifying device according to any one of claims 20 to 22, wherein at least two of the support means are rotatably provided. At least the humidifying element, the storage container, and a holding member that holds the water storage container constitute a suction side unit,
The humidifying device according to any one of claims 1 to 23, wherein the suction side unit is slidable in a direction of a rotation axis of the air blowing means to be separable from the air blower. From the holding member,
The humidifying device according to claim 23 or 24, wherein the storage container and the humidifying element are integrally slidably moved in a horizontal direction to be detachable. From the storage container,
The humidifying device according to any one of claims 23 to 25, wherein only the humidifying element is moved upward to be separable. The humidifying device according to any one of claims 1 to 26, wherein a hydrophilicity imparting additive is added to the humidifying element. The humidifier according to any one of claims 1 to 26, wherein an antibacterial agent is added to the humidifying element. The humidifier according to any one of claims 1 to 26, wherein a fungicide is added to the humidifying element. The humidifier according to any one of claims 1 to 26, wherein a deodorizing catalyst is added to the humidifying element. The humidification apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 30, wherein a film containing a hydrophilic inorganic compound is formed on a surface of the humidification element. The humidifying device according to claim 31, wherein the inorganic compound includes at least one of silica, colloidal silica, silica gel, talc, sepilite, or zeolite. The humidification device according to any one of claims 1 to 30, further comprising a photocatalyst excitation unit or an external light capturing unit that forms a film containing a photocatalyst on a surface of the humidification element and irradiates the humidification element. . The humidifying device according to any one of claims 1 to 30, wherein a film containing an antibacterial agent is formed on a surface of the humidifying element. The humidification apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 30, wherein a film containing a fungicide is formed on a surface of the humidification element. The humidifying device according to any one of claims 1 to 30, wherein a film containing a deodorizing catalyst is formed on a surface of the humidifying element. The humidifying device according to any one of claims 1 to 36, wherein movement of the humidifying element is stopped and the humidifying element is dried by an airflow from the blower. The humidification device according to any one of claims 8 to 37, wherein the movement of the humidifying element is stopped, and the humidifying element is dried after the airflow from the air blowing means is heated by the air heating means.

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