JP5747154B2 - Humidifier - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a humidifier that humidifies indoor air.

  A conventional humidifier includes a main body case, humidifying means provided in the main body case, and air blowing means for sending air to the humidifying means, and the humidifying means includes a humidifying container in which humidified water is stored, One end is immersed in humidified water, and has a structure having a humidifying filter that absorbs humidified water and a support that is detachably attached to the humidifying filter (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-164201 A

  The problem in the above conventional example is that a slight dry odor is generated in the early stage of use of the humidifier.

  That is, in the initial stage of starting the humidifier, the humidifier is in a state where the lower end is immersed in the humidified water, but the upper end of the humidifier is in a dry state with the evaporation of the humidified water.

  Therefore, in this state, when a humidifier is used, wind is blown also from the blowing means to the upper end of the humidified body that is in a dry state, and as a result, air with a fresh dry odor is released into the room from the humidification exhaust port. It will be done.

  This is well known as a raw dry odor that occurs in the early stages of humidification, and countermeasures are required.

  Therefore, the object of the present invention is to suppress the generation of this odor.

In order to achieve this object, the present invention includes a main body case, humidifying means provided in the main body case, and air blowing means for sending air to the humidifying means, and the humidifying means includes humidified water. A humidifying container housed therein, a humidifying filter having one end immersed in the humidifying water and absorbing the humidifying water, and a support body to which the humidifying filter is detachably attached, and at least a surface of the support body In part, between the first antibacterial metal , the second antibacterial metal having a different ionization tendency from the first antibacterial metal, and the first antibacterial metal and the second antibacterial metal The intended purpose is achieved by providing a conductor on the surface.

As described above, the present invention includes a main body case, humidifying means provided in the main body case, and air blowing means for sending air to the humidifying means, and the humidifying container contains humidified water. And a humidifying filter that has one end immersed in the humidifying water and absorbs the humidifying water, and a support body on which the humidifying filter is detachably attached. A conductor is provided between the first antibacterial metal, the second antibacterial metal having a different ionization tendency from the first antibacterial metal, and the first antibacterial metal and the second antibacterial metal. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the generation of a raw dry odor when the humidifier is in use.

  That is, in the present invention, bacteria in the humidified water can be sterilized by providing the first antibacterial metal on the surface of the support that supports the humidifying filter.

  In addition, the first and second antibacterial metals are provided on the surface of the support, and the first antibacterial metal and the second antibacterial are provided so that a current flows through the first and second antibacterial metals. By selecting a metal with a different ionization tendency, a weak electric field is generated when electrons flow from a metal with a high ionization tendency to a metal with a low ionization tendency. This material is attracted to the metal and can be removed from the water.

  Therefore, the effect which suppresses generation | occurrence | production of the raw dry odor at the time of the humidifier use initial stage improves.

The perspective view of the indoor which installs the humidification apparatus in Embodiment 1 of this invention Exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the humidifier Side sectional view showing the configuration of the humidifier Support body perspective view of the humidifier The perspective view of the support body equipped with the humidification filter of the humidifier Cross-sectional view of the main part of the humidifier Cross-sectional view of the main part of the humidifier Cross-sectional view of the main part of the humidifier

(Embodiment 1)
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The humidifier according to the present invention is installed on an indoor floor 2 such as the room 1 in FIG. 1 to humidify the room.

  FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of the humidifier 3 in FIG. Air is introduced from the air inlet 5 of the plastic body case 4, and dust in the air is removed by the dust collection filter 6. Next, the odor component is adsorbed by the activated carbon filled in the deodorizing filter 7, and as a result, the air is purified.

  Thereafter, the air is sent to the humidifying means 8 by the blowing means provided in the main body case 4.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the humidifying means 8 includes a plastic humidifying container 10 in which humidifying water 9 is accommodated, a water absorption tank 11, and a nonwoven fabric in which one end is immersed in the humidifying water 9 and absorbs the humidifying water 9. And a humidifying filter 12 made of synthetic fiber.

  The humidifying filter 12 is a cylindrical body that is open on the left and right sides, and can be detachably attached to the outer periphery of the upper side 13a and the lower side 13b of the rectangular frame-shaped support 13 shown in FIG. 4 from the side as shown in FIG. It is installed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the first antibacterial metal 14 is provided on at least a part of the surfaces of the upper side 13a and the lower side 13b constituting the support 13 to sterilize microorganisms in the humidified water 9 with the antibacterial metal. As a result, it is possible to prevent a raw dry odor from the humidifying filter 12 in the initial use of the humidifying device.

  And in the state which prevented the raw dry odor in the early stage of use of a humidifier in this way, as shown in the side view of the humidifier shown in FIG. It will be discharged to 16.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, air passes through the humidifying filter 12 that has absorbed water, but at this time, when substances such as bacteria, mold, and dust are included in the air, they collide with the humidifying filter 12. ,Adhere to.

  The bacteria and molds attached to the humidifying filter 12 grow by obtaining oxygen, moisture, and nutrients. According to this embodiment, the upper side 13a and the lower side that constitute the support 13 that supports the humidifying filter 12 are used. By providing the first antibacterial metal 14 on at least a part of the surface of 13b as shown in FIG. 6, it is possible to prevent the growth of the fungus and mold, and also from this point, the generation of odor can be suppressed. .

  Note that the entire surface of the support 13 may be covered with the first antibacterial metal 14, so that the surface area of the support 13 covered with the first antibacterial metal 14 is increased. Thus, the humidified water 9 in the humidifying container 10 or the humidified water 9 in the humidifying filter 12 and the first antibacterial metal 14 are easily brought into contact with each other, and the effect of sterilizing bacteria and mold in the water is enhanced.

  In addition, on the outer periphery of the upper side 13a and the lower side 13b of the support 13, it is preferable to always provide the first antibacterial metal 14 at the uppermost part or the lowermost part where the humidifying filter 12 contacts as shown in FIG. Thus, the humidified water 9 in the humidifying filter 12 and the first antibacterial metal 14 are easily brought into contact with each other, and the effect of sterilizing bacteria and mold in the water is enhanced.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the first antibacterial metal 14 and the second antibacterial metal 14 having a different ionization tendency are formed on the surfaces of the upper side 13 a and the lower side 13 b constituting the support 13. The conductive metal 17 may be disposed in proximity. Thereby, for example, a weak electric field is generated by the flow of electrons from the first antibacterial metal 14 having a high ionization tendency to the second antibacterial metal 17 having a low ionization tendency. Substances such as fungi and mold are attracted to the metal and removed from the water. It can also be killed by the antibacterial action of metal ions that are slightly eluted on the metal surface.

  In addition, the 1st antibacterial metal 14 and the 2nd antibacterial metal 17 which are shown in FIG. 6 may be electrically connected. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, a conductor 18 is provided between the first antibacterial metal 14 and the second antibacterial metal 17, and the first antibacterial metal 14 and the second antibacterial metal 14 are interposed via the conductor 18. The antibacterial metal 17 may be electrically connected.

  In either case, since the ionization tendency of the first antibacterial metal 14 and the second antibacterial metal 17 is different, a current flows between the two metals, so that the sterilization effect is enhanced. In addition, the conductor 18 is not specifically limited, What is necessary is just a substance which can pass electric currents, such as carbon.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, you may provide an unevenness | corrugation in the surface of the upper side 13a which comprises the support body 13, and the lower side 13b. Thereby, the surface area of the upper side 13a and the lower side 13b constituting the support 13 is increased so that the first antibacterial metal 14 or the second antibacterial metal 17 is added to the humidified water 9 or the humidified water in the humidifying container 10. It becomes easy to contact with the humidified water 9 in the filter 12, and the effect of further preventing the growth of fungi and mold in the water is enhanced.

  Furthermore, when the humidifying filter 12 is attached to the support 13, only the convex portion and the humidifying filter 12 are in contact with the irregularities on the surfaces of the upper side 13a and the lower side 13b, so that contact is reduced. Therefore, the effect that it is easy to attach and detach is also acquired.

  In addition, as for the support body 13, the 1st antibacterial metal 14 may be zinc. The second antibacterial metal 17 may be copper or an alloy thereof. The first antibacterial metal 14 and the second antibacterial metal 17 are not limited to this, and may be silver, zinc, nickel, cobalt, or an alloy thereof. Without being limited thereto, the first antibacterial metal 14 and the second antibacterial metal 17 can be selected from metals having different ionization tendencies so that a current flows.

  The humidifying filter 12 may be a nonwoven fabric or a three-dimensional knitted fabric.

  In the present embodiment, the humidifying filter 12 has a cylindrical shape having left and right openings as an example. However, the shape of the humidifying filter 12 is not limited as long as it has a water retention property and can pass humidified air. Absent. In addition, the humidification filter 12 is provided in the support body 13 so that attachment or detachment is possible, so that the user can easily perform maintenance, thereby preventing a reduction in humidification efficiency due to adhesion of sterilized bacteria and evaporation residues.

  Note that the upper side 13 a and the lower side 13 b of the support 13 are not limited to the two resin pole shapes as shown in FIG. 4, but the humidified water 9 in the humidified container or the humidified water 9 in the humidified filter 12. In other words, the support 13 may be easily brought into contact with the support 13 and may have a structure having a plurality of poles or a structure having a plurality of poles vertically and horizontally. In addition, it is not restricted to a pole, A net shape may be sufficient.

  The support 13 only needs to have an antibacterial metal on the surface, and the inside of the support 13 may be the first antibacterial metal 14 or a substance such as a resin such as ABS.

  As described above, in the present invention, the bacteria in the humidified water can be sterilized by providing the first antibacterial metal on the surface of the support that supports the humidifying filter.

  Moreover, while providing the 1st and 2nd antibacterial metal on the surface of a support body, the 1st antibacterial metal and the 2nd antibacterial metal are so that these 1st and 2nd antibacterial metals may flow. By selecting a metal with a different ionization tendency, a weak electric field is generated when electrons flow from a metal with a high ionization tendency to a metal with a low ionization tendency. Substances such as bacteria and molds that are charged in water Is attracted to the metal and can be removed from the water.

  Therefore, the effect which suppresses generation | occurrence | production of the raw dry odor at the time of the humidifier use initial stage improves.

  Therefore, utilization to a humidifier or a humidified air cleaner is expected.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Room 2 Floor 3 Humidifier 4 Main body case 5 Air inlet 6 Dust collection filter 7 Deodorizing filter 8 Humidification means 9 Humidification water 10 Humidification container 11 Water absorption tank 12 Humidification filter 13 Support body 14 1st antibacterial metal 15 Exhaust path 16 Exhaust Mouth 17 Second antibacterial metal 18 Conductor

Claims (1)

A main body case, humidifying means provided in the main body case, and air blowing means for sending air to the humidifying means, the humidifying means including a humidifying container in which humidifying water is stored, and one end to the humidifying water. is immersed, has a humidifying filter for water the humidifying water, and a support member in which the humidifying filter is detachably mounted on at least a part of the surface of the support, a first antimicrobial metal, the A humidifier comprising a second antibacterial metal having a different ionization tendency from that of the first antibacterial metal, and a conductor provided between the first antibacterial metal and the second antibacterial metal .

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