KR101355492B1 - Humidifier with air cleaning function - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a humidifier having an air cleaning function and more specifically, to a humidifier having an air cleaning function capable of: changing the dry indoor environment into a pleasant environment by supplying water and air cleaned using charcoal to the surrounding environment and having an anti-bacterial effect and an air cleaning effect in addition to a humidification effect; and adjusting the humidity at low costs by having a simple structure and not needing electricity. The humidifier having an air cleaning function includes: a main body which includes a handle in the upper part and a water tank in the lower part; a pair of humidification units which are mounted onto the main body closely to each other and include a pair of accommodation spaces separate from each other where air can be circulated; a plurality of heat reserving panels each of which is accommodated in each accommodation space of the humidification space and is able to absorb water by being elastic and made of porous material; and charcoal which is accommodated in each accommodation space of the humidification unit and is in contact with the heat reserving panels. Each heat reserving panel has less number of foams, smaller size of foams, or wider intervals among foams as getting closer from the handle to the water tank.

Description

Humidifier with air purification function {HUMIDIFIER WITH AIR CLEANING FUNCTION}

The present invention relates to a humidifier having an air purifying function, and more particularly, by supplying water and air purified with charcoal to the surroundings, in addition to the humidifying action, to act as an antibacterial and air purifying function to comfort the dry indoor environment as well as to provide electricity. The present invention relates to a humidifier having an air purifying function that can easily and inexpensively control humidity with a simple configuration not used.

In autumn or winter, especially when the building is not heated, especially in a heated building, the interior of the building is very dry. This arid environment can cause problems such as atopy and skin aging, and respiratory diseases such as cold and rhinitis.

In order to improve a dry or humid indoor environment, it is common to use a humidifier that artificially generates and sprays moisture. Types of humidifiers that are commonly used include ultrasonic humidifiers that generate mist by spraying using a humidifier and ultrasonic waves.

By the way, in the case of a heated humidifier is relatively hygienic compared to the ultrasonic humidifier by boiling and spraying water, there is a risk of burns, there is a problem that power consumption is large. In addition, there is a problem that the spray amount is low compared to the ultrasonic method, the humidification effect is slow.

In addition, in the case of an ultrasonic humidifier, it is common to store water in an airtight reservoir, and such a reservoir has a problem in which various harmful microorganisms are discharged into the air because it becomes an environment in which various bacteria are easily breeding. Because of this, the consumer has to inconvenience the administration of water or bacteria for bacteria control or frequent humidifiers.

Thus, for example, "the charcoal humidifier and the charcoal humidifier is installed" disclosed in Patent Document 1, the "air purifier using charcoal" disclosed in Patent Document 2 and the like to solve the problem.

However, in the prior art such as Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, the configuration is complicated, and there is a problem in that manufacturing and maintenance costs are high by supplying and using power.

[Prior Art Literature]

[Patent Literature]

(Patent Document 1) Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-807989

(Patent Document 2) Korean Utility Model Registration No. 20-347200

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems,

An object of the present invention is to provide a humidifier having an air purifying function to comfort the dry indoor environment by providing antibacterial and air purification in addition to the humidification action by supplying the water and air purified with charcoal around.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a humidifier having an air purifying function that can easily and inexpensively control humidity with a simple configuration that does not use electricity.

According to the present invention for achieving the above object, in the humidifier having an air purifying function, the handle is formed on the upper side, the body is formed with a water tank on the lower side; A humidifying means mounted on the main body so that the pair is divided into upper and lower sides and neighboring each other, and a pair of storage spaces through which air can flow are arranged to be spaced apart from each other; Insulated panels are respectively accommodated in the storage space of the humidification means, the insulation panel is made of a porous and a plurality of foams that can absorb water; Charcoal is stored in the storage space of the humidifying means and in contact with the thermal insulation panel; Including, but the insulating panel is formed of any one or two or more of the foam is gradually reduced from the handle toward the water tank direction, the size of the foam is gradually reduced, or the space between the foam is widened A humidifier having an air purifying function is provided.

The humidifying means includes a first front plate, a first back plate formed to have a smaller width than the first front plate, and a pair of first side plates connecting both sides of the first front plate and the first back plate. A first case having a storage space provided therein; A second front plate member, a second back plate member formed to have the same width as the second front plate member, and a pair of second side plate members connecting both sides of the second front plate member and the second back plate member to be housed inside A second case having a space; A connection body connected to the first case and the second case by contacting the first back plate and the other and contacting the second front plate; And a first communication hole communicating with the storage space of the first case, a second communication hole communicating with the storage space of the second case, and a third communication hole communicating with the space between the first case and the second case. And a cover covering the upper side and the lower side of the second case. The first and second front plate member and the first and second back plate member, including, but the first air ball made of a plurality of long holes so that air flows through the storage space of the first and second case; And a second air hole comprising a plurality of long holes having a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the long hole constituting the first air hole. Is formed, but the first air ball and the second air ball may be configured to be sequentially staggered adjacent to each other.

The surface forming the circumference of the first air hole may be configured to form a water storage groove.

The water tank may be configured such that an air flow portion is formed so that the air on the bottom side on which the main body is placed is movable toward the humidifying means side, and the end of the air flow portion is disposed in the space between the first case and the second case.

According to the humidifier having an air purifying function according to the present invention, by supplying water and air purified by charcoal to the surroundings, in addition to the humidification action, there is an effect of making the indoor environment comfortable by antibacterial and air purification.

In addition, the present invention has the effect that it is easy and inexpensive to control the humidity in a simple configuration that does not use electricity.

1 is an exploded view showing a main body and a humidifying means constituting a humidifier having an air purifying function according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view showing a state in which the main body and the humidification means shown in FIG.
Figure 3 is an exploded view showing the humidifying means coupled to the upper side of the main body of the humidifying means used in the present invention.
Figure 4 is an exploded view showing the humidifying means coupled to the lower side of the main body of the humidifying means used in the present invention.
5 is an exploded view illustrating a main body and a humidifying means constituting a humidifier having an air purifying function according to another embodiment of the present invention.
6 and 7 are views showing the use state of the humidifier having an air purifying function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, these drawings are for illustrative purposes only and the present invention is not limited thereto.

1 is an exploded view showing a main body and a humidifying means constituting a humidifier having an air purifying function according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a view showing a state in which the main body and the humidifying means shown in FIG. . And, Figure 3 is an exploded view showing the humidifying means coupled to the upper side of the main body of the humidifying means used in the present invention, Figure 4 is to decompose the humidifying means coupled to the lower side of the main body of the humidifying means used in the present invention The figure shown.

1 to 4, the humidifier having an air purifying function according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a main body 100, a humidifying means 200, a thermal insulation panel 300 and charcoal 400 do.

The main body 100 is a component in which a handle 110 is formed at an upper side and a water tank 120 is formed at a lower side thereof, and a space in the humidification means 200 described below, that is, the first case 210 and the second. Through holes 102 and 104 communicate with the space between the cases 220 are formed. At this time, the through hole 104 formed on the upper side of the main body 100 is a space between the first case 210 and the second case 220 through the third communication hole 246 of the cover 240 described below. Communicating with The water tank 120 is formed in a rectangular shape so as to contain water and is supported on the bottom. The main body 100 is formed in a shape in which both side walls extend upward from one end of the water tank 120 and merge into one at an upper predetermined height to form the handle 110. Thus, since the main body 100 is formed to be biased to one end side of the water tank 120, the angle toward the other end side of the water tank 120 toward the handle 110 side from the water tank 120 side so as not to fall easily. It is good to be formed to be inclined.

Humidification means 200 is a component that is mounted on the main body 100 so that the pair is divided up and down and neighboring each other. Each of the humidifying means 200 is configured such that a pair of storage spaces 202 through which air can flow is arranged apart from each other.

The humidifying means 200 includes a first case 210, a second case 220, a connector 230, and a cover 240.

The first case 210 and the second case 220 have the same shape, and the first and second front plate members 212 and 222 disposed on the front side, and the first front plate member disposed on the rear side, respectively, First and second backplates 214 and 224 formed to have a smaller width than 212, and both sides of the first and second frontplates 212 and 222 and the first and second backplates 214 and 224. The first and second side plate members 216 and 226 which connect the two sides are provided with an accommodating space 202. The first and second front plate members 212 and 222 disposed on the front side may have a larger width than the first and second back plate members 214 and 224. The both ends of the, to be caught in the locking step formed along the main body 100 in the longitudinal direction to be mounted on the main body 100. Here, air flows into the storage space 202 of the first and second cases 210 and 220 in the first and second front plate members 212 and 222 and the first and second rear plate members 214 and 224. A hole is formed so that it can be. That is, the first air hole 204 made of a plurality of long holes and the second air hole 206 made of a plurality of long holes having a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the long holes constituting the first air hole 204 are formed. will be. In particular, in the present invention, the first air holes 204 and the second air holes 206 are alternately formed adjacent to each other in order, so that the first and second front plate members 212 and 222 and the first and second back plate members ( 214 and 224 are prevented from bending in a particular direction. That is, when there is only the first air hole 204 or only the second air hole 206, it can be easily bent in a specific direction according to the shape of the plurality of long holes to form it, which is the first, second front plate 212, 222 and the first and second back plate members 214 and 224 may be easily damaged. Therefore, the first air hole 204 and the second air hole 206 having different directions are configured to be alternately formed, thereby reducing the risk of component breakage while allowing air to flow into the storage space 202. In addition, since the first air hole 204 and the second air hole 206 are alternately adjacent to each other in this way, it is possible to achieve the effect of enhancing the aesthetics in a design part by forming a mosaic-like shape.

The connector 230 is connected to the first case 210 and the second case 220 by one side in contact with the first back plate 214 and the other in contact with the second front plate 222. The sieve 230 also serves to fix the humidifying means 200 to the main body 100. That is, the fixing screw M installed through the side wall of the main body 100 is coupled to the connecting member 230. In this case, the connecting member 230 is formed in a position and size that does not prevent air from being distributed in the space between the first case 210 and the second case 220 through the through hole 102 formed in the main body 100. do.

The cover 240 is a component that covers the upper side and the lower side of the space between the first case 210 and the second case 220, and the first case 210 and the second case 220. The cover 240 has a first communication hole 242 communicating with the storage space 202 of the first case 210 and a second communication hole 244 communicating with the storage space 202 of the second case 220. ) And a third communication hole 246 communicating with the space between the first case 210 and the second case 220 so that the outside air is stored in the storage space 202 and the second air of the first case 210. The storage space 202 of the case 220 and the space between the first case 210 and the second case 220 to be distributed.

The thermal insulation panel 300 is a component that is accommodated in the storage space 202 of the humidifying means 200, respectively, and has a plurality of foams 310 that are elastic and porous to absorb water. The thermal insulation panel 300 is made of a foamed styrene resin material commonly referred to as "styrofoam" to help increase the amount of humidification. That is, when the thermal insulation panel 300 is made of plastic or metal material, it has a cold property, but the thermal insulation panel 300 made of styrofoam has a warmer property than plastic or metal material, and thus water is easily evaporated. The insulation panel 300 is preferably made of a material such as compressed styrofoam so as not to be easily broken. Foam 310 may be configured to be attached to both sides of the thermal insulation panel 300, or to form a plurality of holes in the thermal insulation panel 300 and to insert the foam 310 in these holes so as to protrude to both sides of the thermal insulation panel 300. It can also be configured. Foam 310 refers to, for example, such as a sponge, made of a material such as microfiber rather than a conventionally used sponge is more hygienic and antimicrobial, water absorption is much superior to the magic block or magic foam with good humidification It is preferable to use a sponge-shaped object called. At this time, the thermal insulation panel 300 used in the present invention, the foam 310 is attached to the handle 110 from the handle 110 toward the water tank 120, the number gradually decreases, the size gradually decreases, or the interval between them is widened. It can be formed so that the number and size becomes smaller, or the number decreases gradually to increase the space between each other, or as the size decreases to gradually increase the space between each other, or the number and size gradually decreases the space between each other It can be configured in various forms such as to widen. Meanwhile, a hole such as the first air hole 204 or the first air hole 204 may be further formed between the foam 310 and the foam 310.

Meanwhile, in the insulating panel 300, the first and second front plate members 212 and 222 and the first and second back plate members 214 and 224 are disposed in a space between the foam 310 and the foam 310. And it is preferable that the air hole is formed so that air can be distributed to the storage space 202 of the second case (210, 220). The air holes may be formed in various shapes, but the first air holes 204 and the second air formed in the first and second front plate members 212 and 222 and the first and second back plate members 214 and 224. The same air hole as the ball 206 can be formed. In this case, the air holes formed in the thermal insulation panel 300 may include the first air holes 204 and the second air of the first and second front plate members 212 and 222 and the first and second back plate members 214 and 224. It is preferably formed to correspond to the ball 206.

Charcoal 400 is a component that is received in the storage space 202 of the humidifying means 200 is in contact with the thermal insulation panel 300, and performs the function of purifying the air together with the humidification and dehumidification function. Charcoal 400 has a function to control the humidity naturally by sucking the surrounding moisture and discharged when the ambient humidity is low, it can double the natural humidification effect by spraying water. Here, the charcoal 400 used in the present invention mainly uses palm activated carbon made of palm shell. Palm activated carbon has a stronger adsorption power than ordinary charcoal, so it is effective in removing odors such as odors, thereby improving air purification. In addition, the charcoal 400 is known to have negative ion emission and electromagnetic wave blocking effect, it can be used to place a lot of electromagnetic waves.

5 is an exploded view showing a main body and a humidifying means constituting a humidifier having an air purifying function according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a bottom side of the humidifier having an air purifying function shown in FIG. 5. It is also.

5 and 6, the humidifier having an air purifying function according to another embodiment of the present invention is configured similarly to the humidifier having an air purifying function according to the above-described embodiment, but the first air ball 204 ) Is different in that the shape of the surroundings and the shape of the tank 120 is different.

First, according to another embodiment of the present invention, the first and second front plate members 212 and 222 and the first air hole 204 formed in the first and second back plate members 214 and 224 may be formed on the circumferential surface. The water storage groove 204a is formed. The water storage groove 204a can spray water through the shower (S in FIG. 6) on the first and second front plate members 212 and 222 or the first and second back plate members 214 and 224. When water is stored in the water storage groove 204a, the total amount of water held by the humidifier having the air purifying function is increased, so that a higher humidification effect can be obtained.

In addition, the main body 100, that is, the bottom side of the water tank 120 in Figure 5 is formed so that the center side of the bottom has an empty space, the bottom connected to the empty space so that the main body 100 is placed Air flow portion 122 is formed so that the air of the side can move to the humidifying means 200 side. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the humidification effect by supplying warm floor air such as ondol to the humidifying means 200 side. At this time, the end of the air flow portion 122 is protruded toward the space between the first case 210 and the second case 220 so that the air on the bottom side can be smoothly supplied to the humidifying means 200 side. It is preferable.

Hereinafter will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, a humidifier having an air purifying function according to an embodiment of the present invention according to such a configuration.

6 and 7 are views showing the use state of the humidifier having an air purifying function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, in Figure 6 to achieve a humidification effect using a humidifier having an air purification function according to an embodiment of the present invention, an example of spraying water on the thermal insulation panel 300 and charcoal 400 is shown. . That is, the humidifier is placed in a bathroom or the like, and water is sprayed on the thermal insulation panel 300 and the charcoal 400 stored in the humidification means 200 through the shower S.

In other words, by spraying water on the first and second front plate members 212 and 222 of the first and second cases 210 and 220, the first and second front plate members 212 and 222 are formed. Water is introduced through the first and second air holes 204 and 206 to wet the foam 310 and the charcoal 400 of the thermal insulation panel 300.

As such, although water may be sprayed on the first and second front plates 212 and 222, the first and second back plates 214 and 224 may be sprayed with water, and the kettle 240 may be opened after the cover 240 is opened. You can also spray water through the water.

When water is sprayed on the thermal insulation panel 300 and the charcoal 400 in this way, as the water gradually flows down as shown in FIG. Since the water is dropped into the water tank 120 through the first through third communication holes 242, 244, and 246, water is filled in the water tank 120. The outside air is introduced into the storage space through the first air hole 204, the second air hole 206, and the cover 240, and the water buried in the thermal insulation panel 300 and the charcoal 400 is evaporated. In addition, as the water in the water tank 120 is evaporated, humidification and air purification are naturally performed.

As such, in the present invention, water is moistened by the heat-insulating panel 300 and the charcoal 400 positioned in the storage space 202, and the water is flowed down by gravity, so the storage space 202 is only charcoal. When filled, the humidifying means 200 on the upper side of the main body 100 has a lower humidifying effect than the humidifying means 200 on the lower side.

In the present invention in consideration of this point, the foam 310 is configured in various forms such that the number gradually decreases, gradually decreases in size, or the space between the handle 110 from the handle 110 toward the water tank 120 is widened. . That is, the foam 310 of the thermal insulation panel 300 disposed on the humidification means 200 on the upper side is configured to have a higher absorption of water than the foam 310 of the thermal insulation panel 300 disposed on the humidification means 200 on the lower side. will be.

That is, in the present invention, the upper humidifying means 200 or the lower humidifying means 200 through the foam of the thermal insulation panel 300 can exhibit a similar amount of humidification as a whole.

Thus, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof.

It is therefore to be understood that the embodiments described above are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive and the scope of the invention is indicated by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, It is intended that all changes and modifications derived from the equivalent concept be included within the scope of the present invention.

100: main body 102, 104: through hole
110: handle 120: water tank
122: air distribution unit 200: humidification means
202: storage space 204: first air ball
204a: water storage groove 206: second air ball
210: first case 212: first front plate material
214: first rear plate 216: first side plate
220: second case 222: second front plate
224: second back plate 226: second side plate
230: connector 240: cover
242: first communication hole 244: second communication hole
246: third communication hole 300: thermal insulation panel
310: foam 400: char
M: Set Screw S: Shower Head

Claims (4)

In the humidifier with air purification function,
A handle is formed at an upper side and a water tank is formed at a lower side thereof;
A humidifying means mounted on the main body such that a pair is divided up and down and adjacent to each other, and a pair of storage spaces through which air can flow are arranged to be spaced apart from each other;
Insulated panels are respectively accommodated in the storage space of the humidifying means, the insulating panel has a plurality of foams made of porous and capable of absorbing water; And
Charcoal is received in the storage space of the humidifying means to be in contact with the insulating panel; ≪ / RTI >
The thermal insulation panel,
The number of the foam is gradually reduced from the handle toward the water tank direction, the size of the foam is gradually reduced, it is formed of any one or two or more of being attached so as to widen the space between the foams, characterized in that Humidifier with air purifying function.
The method of claim 1,
The humidification means,
A first front plate, a first back plate formed to have a smaller width than the first front plate, and a pair of first side plates connecting both sides of the first front plate and the first back plate; A first case having an accommodation space provided therein;
A second front plate member, a second back plate member formed to have the same width as the second front plate member, and a pair of second side plate members connecting both sides of the second front plate member and the second back plate member A second case having an accommodation space provided therein;
A connection body connected to the first case and the second case by contacting the first back plate and the other and contacting the second front plate; And
A first communication hole communicating with the storage space of the first case, a second communication hole communicating with the storage space of the second case, and a third communication hole communicating with the space between the first case and the second case; A cover covering upper and lower sides of the first and second cases; , ≪ / RTI &
In the first and second front plate material and the first and second back plate material so that air flows through the storage spaces of the first and second cases,
A first air ball made of a plurality of long holes; And
A second air hole comprising a plurality of long holes having a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the long hole constituting the first air hole; Is formed,
The humidifier having an air purifying function, characterized in that the first air ball and the second air ball are formed alternately adjacent to each other sequentially.
3. The method of claim 2,
Humidifier having an air purification function, characterized in that the water storage groove is formed on the surface forming the circumference of the first air hole.
The method according to claim 2 or 3,
In the tank,
An air flow unit is formed so that the air at the bottom side on which the main body is placed can move to the humidifying means side,
Humidifier having an air purifying function, characterized in that the distal end of the air flow is disposed in the space between the first case and the second case.

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