KR100766430B1 - Humidifier - Google Patents

Abstract

A water rechargeable humidifier is provided to supply water non-periodically during the operation without separating a water tank from a body unit and to prevent leakage of water between the water tank and the body unit by having a double prevention structure. A water rechargeable humidifier(100) comprises a body unit(10), a water tank(20), a flow control valve(60), and a packing(50). The body unit is provided with a supply port so that water can be supplied to a water storage(11) having an atomization member(30). The water tank is provided with an injection port(23) on the upper side for containing a predetermine amount of water, and a water supply port(25) on the lower side, connected to the supply port to supply water in the tank. The flow control valve is provided at the supply port, and is capable of controlling the water supplied via the water supply port. The packing is installed at the water supply port, for double prevention of the leakage of water by the self elasticity and self weight of the water tank.

Description

Humidifier with water replenishment {HUMIDIFIER}

1 is a cross-sectional view showing a humidifier capable of replenishing water according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the coupling of the body and the water tank of Figure 1;

Figure 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the water level sensor of FIG.

Figure 4 is a block diagram showing a control structure of the humidifier capable of replenishing water of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the sealing structure according to the humidifier capable of replenishing water of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a sectional view showing another embodiment of the sealing structure according to the humidifier capable of replenishing water of the present invention.

<Description of Symbols for Major Parts of Drawings>

100: humidifier 10: main body

11: water tank 12: supply port

13: seating groove 14: operating member

20: water tank 21: water inlet

22: water supply lid 23: inlet

24: closing lid 25: water supply port

26; Feed valve 27: elastic member

28: inclined portion 29: support plate

30: atomizing member 40: control unit

50: packing 51: insertion hole

52: first blocking portion 53: second blocking portion

54: blocking projection 60: flow control valve

70: water level sensor 71: guide projection

72: float 73: first detection unit

74: second detection unit 75: separation prevention cap

The present invention relates to a humidifier capable of replenishing water, and more particularly, to enable water replenishment while being coupled to the main body without separating the water tank during atomization, and to prevent water leakage during water replenishment or operation. It is about a humidifier which can be supplemented.

In general, the humidifier is installed in a room having a predetermined space to generate atomized particles to control the humidity of the room, the respiratory disease that can be generated by the air dried through the respiratory system of the human body, and dry It is a device to prevent skin diseases caused by air.

Such humidifiers include a heating type humidifier that atomizes water by a heating method, an ultrasonic type humidifier that atomizes water by vibration of an oscillator vibrating ultrasonically, a centrifugal type humidifier that atomizes water using centrifugal force, and a heating method, ultrasonic wave, and Centrifuges are classified as a combination of tradeoffs.

Here, in the case of the heating type and the ultrasonic type, and the combination type of the heating type and the ultrasonic type, the main body is provided at the lower part, and the water tank is provided to accommodate a predetermined amount of water at the upper part.

And the main body is provided with a vibrator for generating ultrasonic waves or a heater for generating heat and the like to be atomized, the water tank is installed on the upper portion of the main body to supply water to the tank.

Here, the water tank is provided with a lid for accommodating water in the lower portion, so that water is supplied through the lid. Therefore, in order to supply water to the water tank, the water tank is separated, turned over, and the lid is opened to replenish the water.

Therefore, the problem of having to separate the water tank from the main body to replenish the water to solve the problem without resolving the Republic of Korea Utility Model No. 429314 "upper water humidifier" has been presented.

Here, the registration utility model is formed with a lid on the upper portion to enable water replenishment at the upper portion of the water tank when the upper lid is opened so that the water tank can be sealed in a state in which the water tank is coupled to the main body. The self-elasticity of the sealing member is sealed between the outer circumference of the sphere and the inner circumference of the seating groove, and an opening and closing device is provided to supply an appropriate amount required for the water tank.

However, it is difficult to exactly match the outer periphery of the water inlet provided in the lower lid and the inner periphery of the seating groove, and even if only a slight error occurs when fitting, the outer periphery of the water supply port and the inner periphery of the seating groove are not concentric and deform the sealing member. Therefore, there is a problem that can be easily leaked through the gap deformed by the deformation of the sealing member.

And the opening and closing device for controlling the water supply to the tank is connected by using a tube such as a separate hose, and the flow structure from the water tank to the tank is complicated because the opening and closing device is connected to the tank by using a tube such as a hose. Since the water level sensor for determining the driving of the vibrator or the heater and the water level sensor for determining the driving of the switching device are installed, there is a problem in that the configuration of the humidifier is complicated.

The present invention was created in view of the above necessity, while allowing water replenishment to be coupled to the main body without separating the water tank during atomization, while replenishing water to prevent water leakage during water replenishment or operation. It is an object to provide a humidifier.

In addition, to improve the installation position of the flow control valve to simplify the structure of the flow path for the water in the water tank to be supplied to the tank, the integrated water level sensor to determine both the drive of the flow control valve and the drive of the atomizing member It is an object of the present invention to provide a humidifier capable of replenishing water having.

Humidifier capable of replenishing water of the present invention according to an aspect for achieving the above object is provided with a main body provided with a supply port so that water can be supplied to the water tank in which the atomizing member is installed, and an inlet at the top to provide a certain amount of water A water tank provided at the water tank and a supply port connected to the supply port and water supplying water received at a lower portion thereof, and a flow control valve controlling water supplied through the water supply port; It is installed in, and includes a packing to prevent leakage by the self-elasticity and the weight of the water tank.

Here, the packing is inserted into the center through the insertion hole to be inserted into the supply port, and extends to the center around the insertion hole, the end of the water supply port is prevented from being pressurized by the water tank self-weight leakage It is preferred that the first blocking portion and the second blocking portion is spaced apart from the first blocking portion, the inner peripheral surface of the water supply port to prevent leakage by the elastic force.

The second blocking portion extends to the outside of the insertion hole, and a plurality of second blocking portions are provided in the longitudinal direction of the insertion hole.

In addition, the water tank is composed of a water supply port provided in the lower portion, and a water supply lid fastened to the water supply port, the water supply port is preferably provided in the water supply lid. Here, the water supply port includes a water supply valve for opening and closing the water supply port, and an elastic member providing elasticity to the water supply valve, and the supply port preferably includes an operation member for operating the water supply valve.

On the other hand, the water supply port preferably has an inclined portion to be in line contact with the packing end.

And it is preferable that a mounting groove is provided on the outer circumference so that the supply port can be seated with the packing installed.

Humidifier capable of replenishing water according to another aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object is provided with a main body provided with a supply port so that water can be supplied to the water tank in which the atomizing member is installed, and an inlet at the top to provide a predetermined amount of water. A water tank having a water supply port for receiving and supplying water received and connected to the supply port at a lower portion thereof, and a packing installed at the water supply port and preventing double leakage due to its own elasticity and the weight of the water tank; It is coupled to the supply port, and includes a flow rate control valve for regulating the water supplied to the water tank and a water level sensor for detecting the water level of the water tank and the drive of the atomizing member.

The flow rate control valve is preferably fixed to the supply port. The water level sensor includes a float that varies according to the level of the water tank, a first sensing unit that determines an operating level of the atomizing member according to the variation of the float, and a second sensing that determines an operating level of the flow control valve. It is preferable to include a part.

In addition, the water level sensor is provided with a guide projection vertically from the bottom to the top so that the float can be installed in the water tank, the first and second sensing unit is preferably installed inside the guide projection.

In addition, it is preferable that the first and second sensing units are respectively provided on the upper and lower portions of the guide protrusion.

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

In the following description of the present invention, the terms defined are defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, and should not be understood as a meaning of limiting the technical components of the present invention.

1 is a cross-sectional view showing a humidifier capable of refilling water according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 to 3 are enlarged cross-sectional views showing the coupling of the body and the water tank of Figure 1 and an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the water level sensor.

In addition, Figure 4 is a block diagram showing a control structure of the humidifier capable of replenishing water of the present invention. 5 to 6 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the sealing structure according to the humidifier capable of replenishing water of the present invention.

1 to 4, as illustrated, the humidifier 100 capable of replenishing water includes a main body 10 and a water tank 20 installed above the main body 10. 10 includes an atomization member 30 for atomizing water and a controller 40 for controlling the atomization member 30.

The main body 10 is provided with a water tank 11 of a predetermined space to atomize the water on the top, and the water tank 11 is provided with an atomizing member 30 to atomize the water. Here, the atomization member 30 may be a vibrator that atomizes by receiving power and vibrates, or may be a heater that atomizes by converting water into steam by generating heat. In addition, it may include both a heater and a vibrator, it can be atomized by the centrifugal force of the motor by installing a motor not shown. In the drawing, a vibrator is installed at the bottom of the water tank 11, and the heater is configured on the flow path supplied to the water tank. As an example, both the vibrator and the heater constitute a circuit by wiring to the control unit 40.

The water tank 11 is provided with a water level sensor 70 for detecting the water level of the water tank 11 to determine whether the atomization member 30 is operated. Here, the water level sensor 70 is connected to the control unit 40 to form a circuit.

And one side of the main body 10 is provided with a supply port 12 to supply the water of the water tank 20 to the water tank (11). In this case, a flow path for supplying water from the supply port 12 to the water tank 11 is formed.

The water tank 20 is provided with an inlet 23 and the water supply port 25. Here, the inlet 23 is provided at the top to replace or replenish water without removing the water tank 20 from the main body 10, the water supply port 25 is coupled to the main body 10 in the main body ( It is provided at the bottom to be supplied through the supply port 12 of 10).

The inlet 23 is provided with an inlet lid 24 for opening and closing the inlet 23.

The water supply port 25 is preferably provided integrally at the bottom of the water tank 20, in a more specific embodiment, the water supply port 21 is formed in the lower portion of the water tank 20, the water supply port 21 It provides a water supply lid 22 to open and close), and forms a water supply port 25 in the water supply lid 22.

The water supply port 25 of the water tank 20 and the supply port 12 of the main body 10 are coupled to each other to supply water to the water tank 11 through the water supply port 25 and the supply port 12. At this time, the water supply port 25 and the supply port 12 is provided so that the water passes through the coupling.

That is, the water supply port 25 is provided with a water supply valve 26 for opening and closing the water supply port 25, the elastic member to provide elasticity to the water supply valve 26 so that the water supply port 25 is always blocked. (27) is provided. And the supply port 12 is provided with an operating member 14 for operating the water supply valve 26 when coupled to the water supply port 25.

At this time, the water supply port 25 is provided with a support plate 29 that guides the operation in the direction in which the water supply valve 26 is opened and closed when the water supply valve 26 is operated on the inner circumference of the water supply port 25, the support plate At 29, at least one through hole through which water passes is formed. The operation member 14 formed in the supply port 12 protrudes upward from the inside of the supply port 12 to lift and open the water supply valve 26 blocked by the elastic member 27.

The supply port 12 is inserted into the water supply port 25 is coupled. And the packing 50 is installed between the water supply port 25 and the supply port 12 to withstand the water pressure. In this case, the packing 50 is made of a cushion or elastic material, and the insertion hole 51 penetrates the center so that the packing 50 can be inserted into the supply port 12 and extends outwardly from the insertion hole 51. The end of the water supply port 25 is spaced apart from the first blocking portion 52 and the first blocking portion 52 to prevent leakage by being pressurized by the water tank 20 own weight, water supply port 25 The second peripheral portion 53 is prevented from leaking by the self-elastic force on the inner peripheral surface of the.

The insertion hole 51 is installed so as to surround the supply port 12, the supply port 12 is fitted into the insertion hole 51, the mounting groove 13 is formed so that the packing 50 is not separated. .

In addition, the first blocking portion 52 extends to the outside to contact the end of the water supply port 25 with a predetermined thickness, and includes the self weight of the water tank 20 and the water weight of the water contained in the water tank 20. It is provided to prevent leakage by pressurization.

Therefore, the end of the water supply port 25 is preferably formed to form an angle by forming the inclined portion 28 to be in line contact with the first blocking portion 52, as shown in FIG. At this time, the inclined portion 28 may be formed on the inner circumference or the outer circumference of the water supply port 25, respectively, or may be formed on both the inner circumference and the outer circumference.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, at least one blocking protrusion 54 is fixed to one surface of the first blocking portion 52 about the insertion hole 51 so as to be in contact with the end of the supply port 12. It may be provided concentrically with a spacing.

The second blocking portion 53 is formed to extend from the outside of the insertion hole 51 to be in contact with the inner circumference of the water supply port 25 in a predetermined thickness, and the end portion of the second blocking portion 53 is installed in the supply port 12. It extends in contact with the inner circumference of the to prevent leakage by self-elasticity. In this case, at least one second blocking part 53 is provided, and a plurality of second blocking parts 53 are formed to improve airtightness.

And the bottom of the supply port 12 forms a flow path to be supplied to the water tank (11). Here, the flow rate control valve 60 is provided to control the water supplied through the flow path. The flow control valve 60 is a valve operated by a drive signal of the control unit 40 and is preferably provided as a solenoid valve.

At this time, the flow control valve 60 is fixed to the bottom of the supply port 12 so that the configuration of the flow path can be easily configured, the O-ring for maintaining the airtight between the supply port 12 and the flow control valve 60 is more Is installed. Therefore, the water introduced through the supply port 12 is opened and closed in the flow control valve (60).

And the connection pipe 61 which comprises a flow path is provided between the flow regulating valve 60 and the water tank 11. Although the connection pipe 61 is configured separately, the present invention is not limited thereto and may be integrally formed with the main body 10.

And the flow control valve 60 is driven in accordance with the water level of the water tank (11). Therefore, it is determined whether the flow control valve 60 is driven according to the water level of the water level sensor 70. That is, the driving of the flow control valve 60 is determined together with determining whether the atomization member 30 is driven.

Accordingly, the water level sensor 70 is provided with a guide protrusion 71 protruding upward from the water tank 11, and is guided by the guide protrusion 71 to move up and down according to the water level. A separation prevention cap 75 is provided to prevent the separation. The guide protrusion 71 includes a first sensing unit 73 for determining the driving of the atomization member 30 and a second sensing unit 74 for determining the driving of the flow control valve 60. .

Here, the float 72 is provided with a magnet or provided with a magnetic material, and the first and second detectors detect the magnetic force of the float 72. That is, the first sensing unit 73 and the second sensing unit 74 detect the water level by being switched by the suction force or the repulsive force of the float 72.

At this time, the first sensing unit 73 is installed in the upper portion to stop the driving of the atomizing member 30 because the water of the water tank 11 is consumed. When the water level of the water tank 11 falls, the second detection unit 74 replenishes water by driving the flow control valve 60, and is provided at the lower portion so as to stop the driving when the replenishment is completed.

The first sensing unit 73 and the second sensing unit 74 are connected to the control unit 40 to form a circuit, respectively, and the first sensing unit 73 and the second sensing unit 74 are detected. The signal is input to the controller 40 to determine the driving of the atomization member 30 and the opening / closing drive of the flow control valve 60.

Hereinafter, the operation of the humidifier 100 capable of replenishing water of the present invention will be described.

First, the water tank 20 is sufficiently accommodated with water. At this time, in order to accommodate the water is sufficiently washed and accommodated, accommodated through the inlet 23 of the water tank 20, or accommodated through the water inlet (21). And the input lid 24 and the water supply lid 22 is combined so that water does not leak.

Thereafter, the water tank 20 accommodated sufficiently is coupled to the main body 10. Here, the water supply port 25 of the water tank 20 and the supply port 12 of the main body 10 are coupled to the operation member 14 provided in the supply port 12, the water supply valve 26 to the elastic member 27 While increasing the elastic force of the rise. Therefore, the water supply port 25 is opened, and the water supply port 25 and the supply port 12 communicate with each other.

The water pressure generated at this time is double blocked by the packing (50). That is, the leakage of water by the elasticity of the second blocking portion 53 is primarily blocked, and the second blocking portion is blocked by the own weight of the first blocking portion 52 and the water tank 20 and the weight of water. That is, by blocking at the same time on the inner circumferential surface and the lower surface can maintain a tight airtight.

Subsequently, the second detection unit 74 of the water level sensor 70 detects that the water is exhausted in the water tank 11, applies a detection signal to the control unit 40, and the control unit 40 transmits a driving signal to the flow control valve 60. ) Therefore, the flow control valve 60 opens the flow of water. Therefore, water is supplied to the water tank 11.

Subsequently, when water is supplied, the first sensing unit 73 senses and applies a detection signal to the control unit 40, and the control unit 40 outputs a driving signal to the atomizing member 30 to be accommodated in the water tank 11. Atomize the water.

Then, when the water tank 11 is filled with the opening of the flow control valve 60, the second detection unit 74 detects that the water tank 11 is full of water to detect the detection signal to the control unit 40 The controller 40 outputs a driving signal to the flow regulating valve 60 to block the supply of water. Therefore, the water level of the water tank 11 is kept constant.

Then, when the water in the tank 11, including the water tank 20 is exhausted, the first and second detectors detect the absence of water in the tank 11 to apply a detection signal to the control unit 40, the control unit 40 The driving signal of the atomization member 30 is indicated by the detection signal of the first detection unit 73, and the flow control valve 60 is driven by the detection signal of the second detection unit 74 to open the flow of water. .

Thereafter, if the water tank 20 is removed by filling the water inlet 23 through the inlet 23, the supplemented water is introduced into the flow control valve 60 through the water supply port 25 and the supply port 12 and , The flow rate control valve 60 is opened to supply water to the water tank 11. At this time, the replenished water is double blocked to be leaked by the packing 50.

Subsequently, water is filled in the water tank 11, and the detection signals of the first detection unit 73 and the second detection unit 74 are applied to the control unit 40, and the control unit 40 is atomized by the detection signal. The member 30 and the flow control valve 60 are controlled. Therefore, since the subsequent process is a repeated process, repeated description thereof will be omitted.

Although the technical idea of the humidifier capable of replenishing water of the present invention has been described with the accompanying drawings, this is illustrative of the best embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention.

Therefore, it is obvious that any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and imitations such as dimensions, shapes, structures, etc. without departing from the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

The humidifier capable of replenishing water at any time of the present invention comprising a packing having a first blocking portion blocked by the weight of the water tank and a second blocking portion blocked by self-elasticity as described above, without separating the water tank during atomization. While allowing water to be replenished in a state coupled to the body, there is an effect of preventing double leakage between the body and the water tank.

In addition, the flow control valve is fixed to the supply port to simplify the structure of the flow path supplied to the water tank, while providing a water level sensor having a first sensing unit and a second sensing unit to drive the atomization member and the flow control valve with a single water level sensor. All of these effects can be determined.

Claims (18)

A main body provided with a supply port to supply water to the tank in which the atomization member is installed; A water tank provided with an inlet at an upper portion to receive a predetermined amount of water, and a water supply port connected to the supply port at a lower portion thereof to supply the received water; A flow rate control valve provided at the supply port and controlling water supplied through the water supply port; And, A humidifier capable of replenishing water is installed in the water supply port, and includes a packing for preventing leakage due to self-elasticity and the weight of the water tank. The method of claim 1, wherein the packing An insertion hole through which a center thereof penetrates to be inserted into the supply port; A first blocking part extending outwardly from the insertion hole and preventing an end portion of the water supply port from being pressurized by the water tank weight; And, A humidifier capable of replenishing water, wherein the humidifier is spaced apart from the first blocking part and includes a second blocking part that prevents water leakage due to elastic force on an inner circumferential surface of the water supply port. The method of claim 2, The second blocking portion extends to the outside of the insertion hole, the water refillable humidifier, characterized in that a plurality is provided in the longitudinal direction of the insertion hole. The method of claim 1, The water tank is composed of a water supply port provided in the lower portion, a water supply lid fastened to the water supply port, The water supply port is a humidifier capable of replenishing water, characterized in that provided in the water supply lid. The method according to claim 1 or 4, The water supply port includes a water supply valve for opening and closing the water supply port, and an elastic member providing elasticity to the water supply valve. The supply port is a humidifier capable of replenishing water, characterized in that it comprises an operating member for operating the water supply valve. The method of claim 1, The water supply port is humidifier capable of replenishing water, characterized in that having an inclined portion to be in line contact with the packing end. The method of claim 1, The supply port is a humidifier capable of replenishing water, characterized in that the mounting groove is provided on the outer periphery to be seated with the packing installed. A main body provided with a supply port to supply water to the tank in which the atomization member is installed; A water tank provided with an inlet at an upper portion to receive a predetermined amount of water, and a water supply port connected to the supply port at a lower portion thereof to supply the received water; A packing installed at the water supply port and preventing leakage due to self-elasticity and the weight of the water tank; A flow rate control valve coupled to the supply port and regulating water supplied to the water tank; And, And a water level sensor for detecting the water level of the water tank and determining the flow control valve and the driving of the atomization member. The method of claim 8, The flow rate control valve is a humidifier capable of replenishing water, characterized in that fixed to contact the supply port. The method of claim 8, wherein the water level sensor A float that varies according to the level of the tank; A first sensing unit for determining an operation level of the atomizing member according to the variation of the float; And, A humidifier capable of replenishing water, characterized in that it comprises a second detection unit for determining the operating level of the flow control valve. The method of claim 10, wherein the water level sensor In the tank is provided a guide projection vertically from the bottom to the top to be installed, The first and second detection unit is a humidifier capable of replenishing water, characterized in that installed in the guide projections. The method of claim 11, The first and second detection units are installed in the guide protrusions, the humidifier capable of replenishing water, characterized in that the upper and lower portions are respectively installed inside. The method of claim 8, wherein the packing An insertion hole through which a center thereof penetrates to be inserted into the supply port; A first blocking part extending outwardly from the insertion hole and preventing an end portion of the water supply port from being pressurized by the water tank weight; And, A humidifier capable of replenishing water, wherein the humidifier is spaced apart from the first blocking part and includes a second blocking part that prevents water leakage due to elastic force on an inner circumferential surface of the water supply port. The method of claim 13, The second blocking portion extends to the outside of the insertion hole, the water refillable humidifier, characterized in that a plurality is provided in the longitudinal direction of the insertion hole. The method of claim 8, The water tank is composed of a water supply port provided in the lower portion, a water supply lid fastened to the water supply port, The water supply port is a humidifier capable of replenishing water, characterized in that provided in the water supply lid. The method according to claim 8 or 15, The water supply port includes a water supply valve for opening and closing the water supply port, and an elastic member providing elasticity to the water supply valve. The supply port is a humidifier capable of replenishing water, characterized in that it comprises an operating member for operating the water supply valve. The method of claim 8, The water supply port is humidifier capable of replenishing water, characterized in that having an inclined portion to be in line contact with the packing end. The method of claim 8, The supply port is a humidifier capable of replenishing water, characterized in that the mounting groove is provided on the outer periphery to be seated with the packing installed.

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