KR102419346B1 - apparatus for both humidification and air cleaning - Google Patents

Abstract

A humidification cleaning device according to the present invention includes a water tank in which water is stored; an air wash inlet formed in the water tank and communicating the inner and outer sides of the water tank; and a water tank humidifying medium formed of a material capable of absorbing water and providing humidification to the air passing through the air wash inlet, wherein the water tank humidifying medium is located inside the air wash inlet and the air wash cover the inlet.
Since the water tank humidification medium covers the air wash inlet, the present invention has the advantage of preventing water in the humidifying flow path from leaking out through the air wash inlet.

Description

Humidification cleaning device {apparatus for both humidification and air cleaning}

The present invention relates to a humidification cleaning device.

Air conditioners include an air conditioner that controls the temperature of air, an air purifier that maintains cleanliness by removing foreign substances from the air, a humidifier that provides moisture to the air, and a dehumidifier that removes moisture from the air.

Conventional humidifiers are divided into a vibrating type in which water is atomized by a diaphragm and discharged into the air, and a natural evaporation type in which water is naturally evaporated by a humidifying filter.

The natural evaporative humidifier consists of a disk-type humidifier in which a disk is rotated using a driving force and water is naturally evaporated from the surface of the disk in the air, and a humidification filter-type humidifier that is naturally evaporated by air flowing in a humidifying medium moistened with water. are separated

In the conventional humidifier, some of the air flowing during the humidification process was filtered by the filter.

However, since the conventional humidifier is used only in the season when humidity is low, and the air purifier does not have a humidifying function, there is a problem in that two products must be provided.

In addition, the conventional humidifier has a problem in that the humidifying function is the main function and the air purifying function of purifying the air is an additional function, so that the air purifying function is weak.

In addition, conventional humidifiers or air purifiers have a problem in that they cannot be operated separately for humidification or air cleaning.

An object of the present invention is to provide a humidification cleaning device capable of independently operating a humidifying function and an air cleaning function.

An object of the present invention is to provide a humidification cleaning device in which a user can visually check the water droplets formed on the humidification flow path and intuitively check the humidification state.

An object of the present invention is to provide a humidification cleaning device having a structure in which a humidifying medium is not submerged in water.

An object of the present invention is to provide a humidification cleaning device that prevents water soaked in a water tank humidification medium from leaking out through an air wash inlet.

An object of the present invention is to provide a humidification cleaning device for guiding water supplied for watering to a water tank.

An object of the present invention is to provide a humidification cleaning device for guiding sprayed water to a water tank for a rain view.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a humidification cleaning device for guiding upper water supply to a water tank.

The problems of the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

A humidification cleaning device according to the present invention includes a water tank in which water is stored; an air wash inlet formed in the water tank and communicating the inner and outer sides of the water tank; and a water tank humidifying medium formed of a material capable of absorbing water and providing humidification to the air passing through the air wash inlet, wherein the water tank humidifying medium is located inside the air wash inlet and the air wash cover the inlet.

The pressure of the air passing through the air wash inlet may be formed to flow from the outside of the water tank to the inside of the water tank.

The air wash inlet may be formed in a 360-degree direction of the water tank, and the water tank humidifying medium may cover the entire air wash inlet.

The lower end of the water tank humidification medium may be located inside the water tank.

The upper end of the water tank humidification medium may be located outside the water tank, and the lower end may be located inside the water tank.

It further includes; a watering unit disposed inside the water tank and spraying water stored in the water tank, wherein the water tank humidifying medium is spaced apart from the water stored in the water tank, and the water sprayed from the watering unit is Water tank humidification medium can be wetted.

A portion of the water tank humidification medium may overlap the water tank, and the watering unit may spray water to the overlapped portion.

The water tank humidification medium housing may further include a water tank humidification medium housing in which the water tank humidification medium is installed, and the water tank humidification medium housing may further include a drip prevention flow path for guiding water to the water tank.

The upper end of the water tank humidification medium housing may be located outside the water tank, and the lower end may be located inside the water tank.

A lower end of the water tank humidifying medium housing may overlap the water tank.

The water tank humidifying medium housing may be mounted detachably from the water tank, and a guide for guiding the flowing water into the water tank may be disposed at an upper end of the water tank humidifying medium housing.

Forming at least a portion of the water tank, the visual body formed of a material that can be seen through the inside from the outside; further comprising, the air wash inlet may be disposed below the visual body.

The side of the visual body may be inclined toward the inside of the water tank.

A reservoir for temporarily storing the flowing water may be formed inside the visual body.

It may further include a water tank humidification medium housing in which the water tank humidification medium is installed, and an upper end of the water tank humidifying medium housing may overlap the visual body, and a lower end may overlap the water tank.

The water tank humidification medium housing may be mounted detachably from the visual body.

It may further include a water tank humidifying medium housing in which the water tank humidification medium is installed, and may further include a drip prevention guide disposed on the upper end of the water tank humidifying medium housing and guiding the flowing water into the water tank.

a water tank humidification medium housing in which the water tank humidification medium is installed; a reservoir formed inside the visual body and temporarily storing the flowing water; A guide disposed on the upper end of the water tank humidification medium housing and guiding the flowing water into the water tank may be further included, wherein the guide may be located above the reservoir.

It is disposed in the upper inner side of the visual body, further comprising a top cover assembly forming a water supply passage and a discharge passage, the water flowing into the discharge passage flows down along the inside of the visual body, and the water flowing down to the visual body A reservoir for temporary storage may be formed.

a watering unit disposed inside the water tank and spraying water stored in the water tank; Further comprising; a water tank humidifying medium housing in which the water tank humidification medium is installed, wherein the water tank humidifying medium is spaced apart from the water stored in the water tank, and the water dispersed in the watering unit wets the water tank humidifying medium, and The water tank humidification medium housing is located outside the air wash inlet, and further includes a frame overlapping the water tank, and the watering unit may spray water to the frame.

The humidification cleaning device according to the present invention has one or more of the following effects.

First, since the water tank humidification medium covers the air wash inlet, there is an advantage in preventing the water in the humidification passage from leaking out through the air wash inlet.

Second, since the lower end of the water tank humidification medium is located in the water tank, there is an advantage in that the water remaining after wetting the water tank humidifying medium is moved to the water tank.

Third, since the air passing through the air wash inlet flows from the outside to the inside, there is an advantage in preventing the water in the humidification flow path from leaking out through the air wash inlet.

Fourth, when water is supplied to the water tank humidifying medium for watering, since water is sprayed on the overlapping portions of the water tank and the water tank humidifying medium, it is possible to prevent water from leaking out of the air wash inlet.

Fifth, since the upper end of the water tank humidification medium housing is mounted on the visual body and the lower end is located inside the water tank, it is possible to cover the entire air wash inlet and prevent water from leaking out of the air wash inlet.

Sixth, the water tank humidification medium housing has the advantage of guiding the water supplied for watering back to the water tank.

Seventh, the visual body has the advantage of guiding the water supplied for the rain view back to the water tank.

Eighth, the visual body has the advantage of guiding the water supplied for upper water supply back to the water tank.

Effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

1 is a perspective view of a humidification cleaning device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 1 ;
3 is an exploded front view of FIG. 1 ;
4 is an exploded cross-sectional view of FIG. 3 .
5 is an exemplary view showing the air flow of the humidification cleaning device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a perspective view of the water tank shown in FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of C of FIG. 6 .
FIG. 8 is a front cross-sectional view of FIG. 6 . FIG. 9 is a left sectional view of FIG. 6 .
FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of D of FIG. 8 .
11 is a cross-sectional view of the air wash module on which the water tank humidification medium housing is mounted in FIG.
12 is a cross-sectional view of the air wash module on which the water tank humidification medium housing is mounted in FIG. 8 .
13 is a perspective view of the water tank humidification medium housing shown in FIG.
FIG. 14 is a perspective view seen from the lower side of FIG. 13 .
15 is a front view of FIG. 13 ;
16 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 15 .
FIG. 17 is an enlarged view showing B of FIG. 16 .
18 is an enlarged view showing C of FIG. 16 .
19 is a partially exploded perspective view of FIG. 13 .
FIG. 20 is a perspective view seen from the lower side of FIG. 19 .
Fig. 21 is a front view of Fig. 19;
22 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD of FIG. 21 .
23 is an exploded perspective view showing the watering unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
24 is a combined perspective view of the watering unit shown in FIG.
25 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 24 .
26 is a cross-sectional view showing the installation state of the water tank humidification medium according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
27 is a cross-sectional view showing the installation state of the water tank humidification medium according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention and methods of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only these embodiments allow the disclosure of the present invention to be complete, and common knowledge in the art to which the present invention pertains It is provided to fully inform those who have the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

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

1 is a perspective view of a humidification cleaning device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 1 , FIG. 3 is an exploded front view of FIG. 1 , and FIG. 4 is an exploded cross-sectional view of FIG. 5 is an exemplary view showing the air flow of the humidification cleaning device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

The humidification cleaning device according to this embodiment includes an air clean module 100 and an air wash module 200 mounted on the air clean module 100 .

The air clean module 100 sucks in the outside air and then filters it, and provides the filtered air to the air wash module 200 . The air wash module 200 receives the filtered air, performs humidification to provide moisture, and discharges the humidified air to the outside.

The air wash module 200 includes a water tank 300 in which water is stored. The water tank 300 is detachable from the air clean module 100 when the air wash module 200 is separated. The air wash module 200 is mounted on the air clean module 100 .

The user may separate the air wash module 200 from the air clean module 100 and clean the separated air wash module 200 . The user may clean the inside of the air clean module 100 from which the air wash module 200 is separated. When the air wash module 200 is separated, the upper surface of the air clean module 100 is opened to the user.

The air clean module 100 includes a filter assembly 10 to be described later, and can be cleaned after removing the filter assembly 10 from the base body 110 .

A user may supply water to the air wash module 200 . The air wash module 200 is provided with a water supply passage 109 for supplying water from the outside to the water tank 300 .

The water supply passage 109 is configured to be separated from the discharge passage 107 through which air is discharged. The water supply passage 109 is configured to supply water to the water tank at any time. For example, even when the air wash module 200 is in operation, water may be supplied through the water supply passage. For example, even in a state in which the air wash module 200 is coupled to the air clean module 100 , water may be supplied through the water supply passage. For example, even when the air wash module 200 is separated from the air clean module 100, water may be supplied through the water supply passage.

The air clean module 100 and the air wash module 200 are connected through a connection passage 103 . Since the air wash module 200 is detachable, the connection flow path 103 is dispersedly disposed in the air clean module 100 and the air wash module 200 . When the air wash module 200 is mounted on the air clean module 100 , the flow path of the air wash module 200 and the flow path of the air clean module 100 communicate with each other through the connection flow path 103 .

A connection passage formed in the air clean module 100 is defined as a clean connection passage 104 , and a connection passage formed in the air wash module 200 is defined as a humidification connection passage 105 .

The flow of air passing through the air clean module 100 and the air wash module 200 will be described later in more detail.

Hereinafter, the air clean module 100 and the air wash module 200 will be described in more detail.

The air clean module 100 includes a base body 110 , a filter assembly 10 disposed on the base body 110 and filtering air, and a filter assembly 10 disposed on the base body 110 and allowing air to flow. It includes a blowing unit (20).

The air wash module 200 stores water for humidification, a water tank 300 that is detachably mounted on the air clean module 100, is disposed in the water tank 300, and the inside of the water tank 300 A watering unit 400 that is disposed in the water tank and sprays water in the water tank, and a humidifying medium 50 that is wetted by the water sprayed from the watering unit 400 and provides moisture to the flowing air; A visual body 210 coupled to the water tank 300 and formed of a material that can see the inside, is detachably mounted on the visual body 210, and a discharge passage 107 through which air is discharged and water are supplied. It includes a top cover assembly 230 in which the water supply passage 109 is formed.

The air clean module 100 is provided with a suction flow path 101 , a filtration flow path 102 , an air blowing flow path 108 , and a clean connection flow path 104 . The air sucked through the suction passage 101 flows to the clean passage 104 through the filter passage 102 and the blowing passage 108 .

The air wash module 200 is provided with a humidification connection passage 105 , a humidification passage 106 , a discharge passage 107 , and a water supply passage 109 .

The clean connection passage 104 of the air clean module 100 and the humidification connection passage 105 of the air wash module 200 are connected only when the air wash module 200 is mounted on the air clean module 100 . .

The filtered air supplied through the humidification connection passage 105 of the air wash module 200 is discharged into the room through the humidification passage 106 and the discharge passage 107 . The water supply passage 109 communicates with the humidification passage 106, but does not discharge air and is manufactured to have a structure in which only water can be supplied.

First, each configuration of the air clean module 100 will be described.

The base body 110 includes an upper body 120 and a lower body 130 . The upper body 120 is stacked on the upper side of the lower body 130 , and the upper body 120 and the lower body 130 are assembled.

Air flows into the base body 110 .

A structure in which a suction passage 101, a filter passage 102 and a blow passage 108 are disposed in the lower body 130, and the suction passage 101, the filter passage 102, and the air flow passage 108 are formed are placed

A part of the connection passage 103 is disposed on the upper body 120 , and structures for guiding the filtered air to the air wash module 200 and structures for mounting the air wash module 200 are disposed. .

The base body 110 has an outer shape and includes a lower body 130 having a suction port 111 formed on the lower side thereof, and an upper body 120 having an outer shape and coupled to the upper side of the lower body 130 . do.

The filter assembly 10 is detachably assembled from the base body 110 .

The filter assembly 10 provides a filtration flow path 102 and performs filtering on the outside air. The filter assembly 10 has a structure detachable from the base body 110 in a horizontal direction. The filter assembly 10 is disposed to cross the flow direction of the air flowing in the vertical direction. The filter assembly 10 slides in the horizontal direction and filters the air flowing upward in the vertical direction. The filter assembly 10 is arranged horizontally, and forms the filter passage 102 in the vertical direction.

The filter assembly 10 may be slid in a horizontal direction with respect to the base body 110 .

The filter assembly 10 is disposed inside the lower body 130 and is detachably coupled to the filter housing 11 forming the filter passage 102 and the filter housing 11, and the filter passage ( and a filter (14) which filters the air passing through it (102).

The lower side of the filter housing 12 communicates with the suction passage 101 and the upper side communicates with the blowing passage 108 . The air sucked through the suction passage 101 flows to the blowing passage 108 through the filtration passage 102 .

One side of the filter housing 12 is opened in a direction crossing the filter passage 102 . The filter 14 may be detachably coupled through the opening surface of the filter housing 12 . The opening surface of the filter housing 12 is formed in a lateral direction. The opening surface of the filter housing 12 is disposed on the outer surface of the lower body 130 . Thus, the filter 14 is inserted through the side surface of the lower body 130 and is located inside the filter housing 12 . The filter 14 is disposed to cross the filter passage 102 , and filters the air passing through the filter passage 102 .

The filter 14 may be an electric dust collecting filter that collects foreign substances in the air by charging the applied power. The filter 14 may be formed of a material that collects foreign substances in the air through a filter medium. The filter 14 may have various structures. The right of the present invention is not limited by the filtering method of the filter 14 or the filter medium of the filter.

The filtration passage 102 is disposed in the same direction as the main flow direction of the humidification cleaning device. In this embodiment, the filter passage 102 is arranged in the vertical direction, and the air flows in the opposite direction to gravity. That is, the main flow direction of the humidification cleaning device is formed from the lower side to the upper side.

A blowing unit 20 is disposed above the filter housing 12 .

The upper surface of the filter housing 12 is opened, and the air passing through the filter passage 102 flows to the blowing unit 20 .

The blowing unit 20 generates a flow of air. The blowing unit 20 is disposed inside the base body 110, and flows air from the lower side to the upper side.

The blowing unit 20 includes a blowing housing 150 , a blowing motor 22 , and a blowing fan 24 . In this embodiment, the blower motor 22 is disposed on the upper side, and the blower fan 24 is disposed on the lower side. The motor shaft of the blower motor 22 is installed downward, and is assembled with the blower fan 24 .

The blower housing 150 is disposed inside the base body 110 . The blower housing 150 provides a flow path for flowing air. The blowing motor 22 and the blowing fan 24 are disposed in the blowing housing 150 .

The blower housing 150 is disposed above the filter assembly 10 , and disposed below the upper body 120 .

The blowing housing 150 forms a blowing passage 108 therein. The blowing fan 24 is disposed in the blowing passage 108 . The blower passage 108 connects the filter passage 102 and the clean connection passage 104 to each other.

The blower fan 24 is a centrifugal fan, and after sucking in air from the lower side, discharges the air outward in the radial direction. The blowing fan 24 discharges air radially outward and upward. The blowing fan 24 is formed so that the outer end faces upward in the radial direction.

The blowing motor 22 is disposed above the blowing fan 24 to minimize contact with flowing air. The blower motor 22 is installed surrounded by a blower fan 24 . The blower motor 22 is not located on the air flow path by the blower fan 24 , and does not generate resistance to air flowing by the blower fan 24 .

The upper body 120 forms the outer shape of the base body 110, the upper outer body 128 is coupled to the lower body 130, is disposed inside the upper outer body 128, the water tank ( 300) is inserted, the upper body 140 providing the connection passage 103, and the upper body 140 and the upper outer body 128 are coupled, and air is guided to the water tank 300. It includes an air guide 170 .

Since the upper body 120 separates the connection passage and the water tank insertion space, it is possible to minimize the inflow of water from the water tank 300 into the connection passage. In particular, since the connection passage is partitioned through the upper body and disposed outside the space in which water is stored, it is possible to suppress the inflow of water into the connection passage.

The upper body 140 is formed with an upper side opening, and the water tank 300 is inserted thereinto. The upper body 140 forms a part of the clean connection passage 104 through which filtered air is introduced.

The upper body 140 has an upper inlet 121 corresponding to the air wash inlet 31 is formed. The upper inlet 121 is not an essential component. If the upper body 120 has a shape that exposes the air wash inlet 31 to the connection passage 103 , it is sufficient.

The air guide 170 guides the air supplied through the clean connection passage 104 to the upper inlet 121 . The air guide 170 collects the air rising along the outside of the base body 110 inward. The air guide 170 changes the flow direction of the air flowing from the lower side to the upper side. However, the air guide 170 changes the flow direction of the air, and minimizes the angle to minimize the flow resistance of the air.

The air guide 170 is formed to surround the outer side of the upper body 140 by 360 degrees. The air guide 170 guides air to the water tank 300 in all directions of 360 degrees. The air guide 170 collects the air guided along the outer side of the lower body 130 inward and supplies it to the water tank 300 . Through such a structure, it is possible to sufficiently secure the flow rate of the air supplied to the water tank 300 .

So, the air guide 170 includes a guide part 172 formed in the flow direction of the air, and a switching part 174 connected to the guide part 172 and converting the flow direction of the guided air.

The air guide 170 forms a connection passage 103 .

The guide portion 172 is formed in substantially the same direction as the filter passage 102, and is formed in the vertical direction in this embodiment. The diverter 174 is formed in a direction crossing the filter passage 102, and is formed in a substantially horizontal direction in this embodiment.

The switching part 174 is formed on the upper side of the air guide 170 . The conversion unit 172 is preferably connected to the guide unit 172 in a curved surface.

Even if the conversion part 174 is formed in the horizontal direction, the air passing through the connection flow path 103 flows in an approximately inclined upward direction. By forming the connection angle of the connection passage 103 and the filtration passage 102 to be similar to the straight direction, it is possible to reduce air flow resistance.

A lower end of the guide part 172 is fixed to the upper outer body 128 . The upper end of the switching part 174 is fixed to the upper body 140 .

A part of the clean connection passage 104 is formed outside the upper body 140 . The air guide 170 forms a part of the clean connection passage 104 . The air that has passed through the clean connection passage 104 flows into the water tank 300 through the upper inlet 121 and the air wash inlet 31 .

The upper body 140 has a basket shape as a whole. The upper body 140 has a circular flat cross-section, and the clean connection flow path 104 is formed in a 360-degree direction.

The air guide 170 is configured to guide the filtered air to the clean connection passage 104, and may not be included in some embodiments. The air guide 170 couples the upper body 140 or the upper outer body 128 .

The air guide 170 is formed to surround the upper body 140 . In particular, the air guide 170 is formed to surround the upper inlet 121, and guides the filtered air to the upper inlet 121. In a plan view, the air guide 170 has a donut shape.

In this embodiment, the upper end of the air guide 170 is in close contact with the upper end of the upper body (140).

When viewed in a plan view, the upper surface of the air guide 170 and the upper surface of the upper body 140 coincide. In the present embodiment, an upper body ring 126 coupled to or in close contact with the air guide 170 is formed on the upper end of the upper body 140 .

An inner body extension 148 connecting the upper body 140 and the upper body ring 126 is formed. A plurality of inner body extension parts 148 are disposed. An upper inlet 121 is formed between the inner body extension parts 148 and the upper inner body ring 126 .

The inner body extension part 148 corresponds to the bridge 380 . When the water tank 300 is mounted, the bridge 380 is positioned inside the inner body extension part 148 . The inner body extension part 148 and the bridge 380 overlap inside and outside.

The upper end of the air guide 170 is in close contact with or coupled to the upper body ring 126 . The lower end of the air guide 170 is in close contact with or coupled to the upper outer body 128 .

Therefore, the air flowing through the clean connection passage 104 between the upper body 140 and the upper outer body 128 is guided to the upper inlet 121 .

The diameter of the upper body ring 126 and the diameter of the upper end of the air guide 170 are identical or similar. The air guide 170 and the upper body ring 126 are in close contact to prevent leakage of filtered air. The upper body ring 126 is disposed inside the air guide 170 .

A handle 129 may be formed on the upper outer body 128 . Since the air wash module 200 is mounted on the upper body 120 , the entire humidification equipment can be lifted through the handle 129 .

The upper body 140 has a water tank insertion space 125 formed therein so that the water tank 300 can be inserted therein.

A clean connection passage 104 is disposed on the outside based on the upper inlet 121 , and a water tank insertion space 125 is disposed on the inside. The air flowing along the clean connection passage 104 passes through the upper inlet 121 . When the water tank 300 is mounted in the water tank insertion space 125 , the filtered air passing through the upper inlet 121 is introduced into the water tank 300 .

Meanwhile, the outer visual body 214 is coupled to the upper side of the upper body 120 .

The outer visual body 214 is a configuration of the visual body 210 , but is fixed to the upper body 120 in this embodiment. Unlike the present embodiment, the outer visual body 214 may be fixed to the air wash module 200 . Unlike the present embodiment, the outer visual body 214 has a configuration that can be deleted.

The outer visual body 214 is fixed to the upper body 120 . In this embodiment, the outer visual body 214 is coupled to the upper outer body 128 . In the outer visual body 214, the outer surface of the upper outer body 128 forms a continuous surface.

The outer visual body 214 is formed of a material that can see through the inside. The outer visual body 214 may be formed of a transparent or translucent material.

A display module 160 for displaying an operating state to a user may be disposed in at least one of the air clean module 100 and the air wash module 200 . In this embodiment, the display module 160 for displaying the operating state of the humidification cleaning device to the user is installed on the base body 110 .

The display module 160 is disposed inside the outer visual body 214 . The display module 160 is disposed in close contact with the inner surface of the outer visual body 214 . The display module 160 has a donut shape when viewed in a plan view. The water tank 300 is inserted into the display module 160 .

The display module 160 is supported by the outer visual body 214 . An inner edge of the display module 160 is supported by an upper body ring 126 . The display module 160 is located above the air guide 170 . The display module 160 may be manufactured integrally with the base connector 260 .

The display module 160 is located above the air guide 170 . The display module 160 may be disposed between the upper outer body 128 and the upper body 140 . The display module 160 covers so that the user cannot see between the upper outer body 128 and the upper inner body 140 . In particular, in order to block the penetration of water between the upper outer body 128 and the upper inner body 140, it is preferable that the inner and outer sides of the display module 160 are sealed.

The inner side of the display module 160 is supported by the upper body 140 , and the outer side of the display module 160 is supported by the outer visual body 218 .

In this embodiment, the display 160 is formed in a ring shape. Unlike the present embodiment, the display 160 may be formed in an arc shape. The surface of the display 160 is formed of a material capable of reflecting light or coated with a material capable of reflecting light.

So, when water is formed on the visual body 210 , the water formed on the visual body 210 may be projected or reflected on the surface of the display 160 . When the water condensed on the visual body 210 flows down, the same effect appears on the display 160 as well.

This effect provides a visual stimulus to the user, and the user can intuitively recognize that humidification is being performed. The water droplet image projected on the display 160 has not only an emotional effect that gives a refreshing feeling to the user, but also a functional effect of knowing the humidification state.

An upper surface of the display 160 is inclined. The display 160 is inclined toward the user. So, the inner side is high and the outer side is formed low.

Next, each configuration of the air wash module 200 will be described.

The air wash module 200 provides humidification to the filtered air. The air wash module 200 may implement a rain view in the humidification flow path 106 . The air wash module 2000 sprays water from the water tank 300 and circulates it. The air wash module 200 converts water into small-sized droplets and washes the filtered air once again through the scattered droplets. When washing the filtered air through the scattered water jets, humidification and filtration are performed once again.

The air wash module 200 includes a humidification connection passage 105 , a humidification passage 106 , a discharge passage 107 , and a water supply passage 109 .

The air wash module 200 includes a water tank 300 , a watering unit 400 , a humidifying medium 50 , a visual body 210 , a top cover assembly 230 , and a handle 180 .

The handle 180 is coupled to the visual body 210 , rotates in the visual body 210 , and is accommodated in the visual body 210 . Only the air wash module 200 can be easily lifted through the handle 180 and can be separated from the air clean module 100 .

The humidification connection passage 105 may be disposed outside the water tank 300 and guide air into the water tank 300 . The humidification connection passage 105 is disposed on the outside of the visual body 210, it can guide the air into the interior of the visual body (210).

The humidification connection flow path 105 is disposed on the outside of at least one of the water tank 300 or the visual body 210, and can guide air into the inside of any one of the water tank 300 or the visual body 210. .

The discharge passage 107 may be disposed between the top cover assembly 230 and the visual body 210 . The discharge passage 107 may be disposed on at least one of the top cover assembly 230 and the visual body 210 .

In the present embodiment, a discharge passage 107 is formed on the outer edge of the top cover assembly 230 , and a water supply passage 109 is disposed in the inner center of the top cover assembly 230 .

In the humidification cleaning device according to this embodiment, power is connected to the air clean module 100 , and the air wash module 200 receives power through the air clean module 100 .

Since the air wash module 200 has a detachable structure with respect to the air clean module 100 , the air clean module 100 and the air wash module 200 have a detachable power supply structure.

Since the air clean module 100 and the air wash module 200 are detachably assembled through the upper body 120 , the upper body 120 has a base that supplies power to the air wash module 200 . A connector 260 is disposed.

In the top cover assembly 230 of the air wash module 200, an operation unit and a display requiring power are disposed. A top connector 270 detachably connected to the base connector 260 is disposed on the air wash module 200 . The top connector 270 is disposed on the top cover assembly 230 .

In this embodiment, since the top cover assembly 230 can be separated, the inner surface of the visual body 210 or the inner surface of the water tank 300 can be easily cleaned.

The top cover assembly 230 has a water supply passage 109 formed inside, and a discharge passage 107 is formed between it and the visual body 210 . The top cover assembly 230 is detachably installed with respect to the visual body 210 . In the top cover assembly 230 , a top connector 270 electrically connected to the base connector 260 is disposed.

When the top cover assembly 230 is mounted, the top connector 270 is mounted on the upper side of the base connector 260 . The top cover assembly 230 receives electricity from the base connector 260 through the top connector 270 .

A water level display unit (not shown) for displaying the water level of the water tank 300 is disposed around the water supply passage 109 . Therefore, the user can check how full the water level of the invisible water tank 300 is when water is supplied. By disposing the water level indicator on the flow line through which the user supplies water in this way, it is possible to prevent the user from supplying water excessively and to prevent the water from overflowing in the water tank 300 .

The water level indicator is disposed on the top cover assembly 230 . The separable power supply structure of the top connector 270 and the base connector 260 makes it possible to effectively configure the upper water supply.

The water tank 300 is detachably mounted on the upper body 120 . The watering unit 400 is disposed inside the water tank 300 and rotates inside the water tank 300 .

The water tank 300 includes a water tank body 320 for storing water, an air wash inlet 31 formed on a side surface of the water tank body 320, and extending upward from the water tank body 320. It includes a bridge 380 coupled to the visual body 210 .

In this embodiment, the water tank body 320 is formed in a cylindrical shape with an open upper side. Unlike this embodiment, the tank body 320 may be formed in various shapes.

The bridge 380 is formed to extend upwardly from the water tank 300 . The bridge 380 forms the air wash inlet 31 . The air wash inlet 31 is formed between the bridges 380 .

The air wash inlet 31 is formed on the side of the water tank body 320 . The air wash inlet 31 is formed in a 360 degree forward direction with respect to the water tank body 320 . The air wash inlet 31 communicates with the humidification connection passage 105 .

The bridge 380 guides the water flowing down from the inner surface of the visual body 210 into the water tank 300 . By guiding the water flowing down from the visual body 210, it is possible to minimize the noise of falling water.

The bridge 380 is fastened to the lower end of the visual body 210 .

In this embodiment, the air wash inlet 31 is formed through the configuration of the water tank body 320 . Unlike the present embodiment, the air wash inlet 31 may be formed by disposing the bridge 380 on the visual body 210 . Also, unlike this embodiment, some of the plurality of bridges 380 are disposed in the water tank 300, and the rest of the plurality of bridges 380 are disposed on the visual body 210 to configure the air wash inlet 31. have. In addition, unlike the present embodiment, the air wash inlet 31 may be formed in a separate configuration to be distinguished from the visual body 210 and the water tank 300 . In addition, unlike this embodiment, the air wash inlet 31 may be formed by forming an opening in the visual body 210 , and the air wash inlet 31 may be formed by forming an opening in the water tank 300 .

That is, the air wash inlet 31 may be disposed in at least one of the water tank 300 and the visual body 210 . The air wash inlet 31 may be formed through a combination of the water tank 300 and the visual body 210 . After the air wash inlet 31 is disposed in a separate configuration to be distinguished from the water tank 300 and the visual body 210 , it may be disposed between the water tank 300 and the visual body 210 . The air wash inlet 31 may be formed through a combination of the water tank 300 and the visual body 210 .

The air wash inlet 31 is disposed on the side of the air wash module 200 and is connected to the humidification passage 106 . The air wash inlet 31 may communicate with or be connected to the humidification connection passage 105 .

The watering unit 400 has a function of supplying water to the humidifying medium 50 . The watering unit 400 has a function of visualizing the humidification process. The watering unit 400 has a function of implementing a rain view inside the air wash module 200 .

The watering unit 400 rotates the watering housing 800 to suck the water inside the water tank, pump the sucked water upward, and spray the pumped water outward in the radial direction. The watering unit 400 includes a watering housing 800 that sucks water inside, pumps the sucked water upward and then sprays it radially outward. 23 to 25 , the watering housing 800 has a lower portion opened toward the bottom of the water tank and a side surface extending upward from the lower portion. The watering housing 800 is rotatably disposed inside the water tank 300 to pump water in the water tank 300 upward. Spray holes 410 (411, 412, 413) are disposed on the side of the watering housing (800). As shown in FIG. 23 , the injection hole passes through the side surface of the watering housing 800 . The water pumped from the inside of the watering housing 800 is sprayed through the injection hole 410 .

In this embodiment, the watering housing 800 is rotated to spray water. Unlike the present embodiment, water may be sprayed using a nozzle instead of the watering housing 800 . Water may be supplied to the humidifying medium 50 by spraying water from the nozzle, and a rain view may be implemented similarly. According to an embodiment, water may be sprayed from the nozzle and the nozzle may be rotated.

Water sprayed from the watering housing 800 wets the humidifying medium 50 . The water sprayed from the watering housing 800 may be sprayed toward at least one of the visual body 210 and the humidifying medium 50 .

Water sprayed toward the visual body 210 may implement a rain view. Water sprayed toward the humidifying medium 50 is used to humidify the filtered air. After realizing a rain view by spraying water toward the visual body 210 , the water flowing down from the visual body 210 can be implemented to wet the humidifying medium 50 .

In this embodiment, a plurality of injection holes having different heights are disposed in the watering housing 800 . Water discharged from any one of the injection holes forms droplets on the inner surface of the visual body 210 to implement a rain view, and the water discharged from the other injection hole wets the humidifying medium 50 and is used for humidification.

The watering housing 800 sprays water toward the inner surface of the visual body 210 , and the sprayed water flows down along the inner surface of the visual body 210 . Droplets formed in the form of water droplets are formed on the inner surface of the visual body 210 , and the user can see the droplets through the visual body 210 .

In particular, water flowing down from the visual body 210 wets the humidifying medium 50 and is used for humidification. The humidifying medium 50 may be wetted by water sprayed from the watering housing 800 and water flowing down from the visual body.

The visual body 210 is coupled to the water tank 300 and is located above the water tank 300 . At least a portion of the visual body 210 is formed of a material that can see through the inside.

The display module 160 may be disposed outside the visual body 210 . The display module 160 may be coupled to either the visual body 210 or the upper body 120 .

The display module 160 is disposed on the line of sight through which the rain view can be observed. In this embodiment, the display module 160 is disposed on the upper body 120 .

When the air wash module 200 is mounted, the outer surface of the visual body 210 is in close contact with the display module 160 . At least a portion of the surface of the display module 160 may be formed of or coated with a material that reflects light.

The droplets formed on the visual body 210 are also projected on the surface of the display module 160 . Therefore, the user can observe the movement of the droplet in two places on the visual body 210 and the display module 160 .

The water tank 300 is formed with an air wash inlet 31 through which air is communicated. The air wash inlet 31 is located between the connection passage 103 and the humidification passage 106 . The air wash inlet 31 is an outlet of the connection passage 103 and an inlet of the humidification passage 106 .

The filtered air supplied from the air clean module 100 flows into the air wash module 200 through the air wash inlet 31 .

The humidification medium 50 includes a water tank humidification medium 51 disposed at the inlet of the humidification flow path 106 and a discharge humidifying medium 55 disposed at the outlet of the humidification flow path 106 . The outlet of the humidification passage 106 and the inlet of the discharge passage 107 are connected to each other. Therefore, the discharge humidifying medium 55 may be disposed in the discharge passage 107 .

Since the connection passage 103, the humidification passage 106, and the discharge passage 107 are not formed through a structure such as a duct, it is difficult to clearly distinguish the boundaries. However, when the humidification flow path 106 for humidification is defined between the water tank humidification medium 51 and the discharge humidification medium 55 , the connection flow path 103 and the discharge flow path 107 are naturally defined.

The connection flow path 103 is defined between the blower housing 150 and the water tank humidification medium 51 . The discharge passage 107 is defined after the discharge humidifying medium 55 . .

In this embodiment, the water tank humidification medium 51 is disposed at the air wash inlet 31 of the water tank 300 .

The water tank humidifying medium 51 may be located on the same plane as the air wash inlet 31, at least one of the outside, or the inside. Since the water tank humidification medium 51 is wetted with water for humidification, it is preferably located inside the air wash inlet 31 .

The water flowing down after wetting the water tank humidification medium 51 is preferably stored in the water tank 300 . It is preferable that the water flowing down after wetting the water tank humidifying medium 51 is arranged so that it does not flow out to the outside of the water tank 300 .

Therefore, the water tank humidification medium 51 provides humidification to the filtered air passing through the air wash inlet (31).

The filtered air is humidified by the water naturally evaporated from the humidifying medium 50 . The spontaneous evaporation refers to evaporation of water without additional heat applied. As the contact with air increases, the flow velocity of air increases, and the pressure in the air decreases, spontaneous evaporation is promoted. The spontaneous evaporation is also referred to as spontaneous evaporation.

The humidifying medium 50 promotes natural evaporation of water. In this embodiment, the humidifying medium 50 is wetted with water, but is not submerged in the water tank 300 .

Since the water stored in the water tank 300 is spaced apart and disposed separately, even if there is water stored in the water tank 300, the water tank humidification medium 51 and the discharge humidification medium 55 are not always wet. That is, the water tank humidification medium 51 and the discharge humidifying medium 55 are wet only when operating in the humidification mode, and when operating in the air cleaning mode, the water tank humidifying medium 51 and the discharge humidifying medium 55 are dry. can be kept as it is.

The water tank humidifying medium 51 covers the air wash inlet 31 , and air passes through the water tank humidifying medium 51 and flows into the water tank 300 .

The discharge humidification medium 55 may be disposed at the outlet of the humidification passage 106 or the inlet of the discharge passage 107 .

In this embodiment, the discharge humidifying medium 55 is disposed to cover the upper portion of the visual body 210 . The discharge humidifying medium 55 is mounted on the visual body 210 . Unlike the present embodiment, the discharge humidifying medium 55 may be coupled to the bottom surface of the top cover assembly 230 .

The discharge humidification medium 55 covers the discharge passage 107 , and the humidified air flows through the discharge humidification medium 55 and then flows into the discharge passage 107 .

Hereinafter, the flow of air will be described with reference to the drawings.

When the blowing unit 20 is operated, external air is introduced into the base body 110 through the suction passage 101 formed on the lower side of the base body 110 . The air sucked through the suction flow path 101 moves upward and passes through the air clean module 100 and the air wash module 200 in turn, and the discharge flow path 107 formed on the upper side of the air wash module 200 passes through the discharged to the outside through

The air sucked into the suction passage 101 passes through the filter passage 102 of the filter assembly 10 , and the filter assembly 102 filters outside air.

The air passing through the filter passage 102 flows to the connection passage 103 through the blowing unit 20 . The air passing through the filter passage 102 is introduced into the blowing passage 108 .

The filtered air is pressurized by the blowing fan 24 in the blowing flow path 108 and then flows into the clean connection flow path 104 .

Since the blowing unit 20 is disposed after the filter passage 102, it pressurizes the filtered air and blows it. The attachment of foreign substances such as dust to the blowing fan 24 can be minimized through the arrangement of the filter assembly 10 and the blowing unit 20 in a front-to-back relationship.

When the blowing unit 20 is disposed before the filtration passage 102 , the outside air comes into contact with the blowing fan 24 first, thereby increasing the probability that foreign substances will adhere to the blowing fan 24 . When the blowing fan 24 is contaminated with foreign substances, the user must periodically clean it, and a structure for cleaning the blowing fan 24 must be provided.

Since the blowing unit 20 according to the present embodiment blows the filtered air from which foreign substances are separated in the air, it is not necessary to perform separate cleaning.

In addition, since the blowing unit 20 is disposed before the humidification passage 106 , it is possible to minimize the adhesion of moisture to the surface of the blowing fan 24 . When the humidified moisture is attached to the surface of the blowing fan 24, there is a high probability that foreign substances may be agglomerated or mold may be generated.

Since the blowing unit 20 is disposed after the filtration flow path 102 and before the humidification flow path 106 , contamination of the blowing unit 20 can be minimized.

The connection passage 103 is composed of a clean connection passage 104 formed in the air clean module 100 and a humidification connection passage 105 formed in the air wash module 200 .

When the air wash module 200 is mounted on the upper body 120 , the clean connection passage 104 and the humidification connection passage 105 are connected. When the air wash module 200 is in a separated state, the clean connection passage 104 and the humidification connection passage 105 are exposed to the outside.

The clean connection passage 104 may be formed in the upper body 120 , and the humidification connection passage 105 may be formed in the air wash module 200 .

The clean connection flow path 104 and the humidification connection flow path 105 may be formed in a duct shape to form a clear flow path. In this embodiment, the connection flow path 103 is distributed in the structure of the upper body 120 and the structure of the water tank 300 .

The connection passage 103 may be formed through a configuration such as a duct. However, when air is supplied into the water tank 300 through a structure such as a duct, flow resistance due to the duct is greatly generated, and it is difficult to sufficiently secure a flow rate. When the flow rate supplied to the water tank 300 is limited, it is necessary to increase the RPM of the blowing fan 24, thereby increasing power consumption and noise.

In this embodiment, the connection flow path 103 provides air to the water tank 300 in a 360 degree omnidirectional direction, thereby ensuring a sufficient flow rate.

The filtered air passing through the blowing passage 108 flows to the clean connection passage 104 formed in the upper body 120 . An air guide 170 that minimizes the flow direction change of the filtered air is disposed in the clean connection passage 104 of the upper body 120, and the air guide 170 minimizes the connection angle of the flowing filtered air.

In this embodiment, since the upper body 140 that forms the water tank insertion space 125 in the upper body 120 is disposed, the clean connection passage 104 and the air wash inlet 31 are directly connected.

Unlike this embodiment, when the height of the upper body 140 is short or absent, the outer wall of the water tank 300 provides a humidification connection passage 105 . That is, when there is only the bottom 141 of the upper body 140 and there is no side wall, the outside of the side wall of the water tank 300 provides the humidification connection flow path 105, and the inside of the air guide 170 is clean connection. A flow path 104 is provided, and when the water tank 300 is mounted on the floor 141 , the connection flow path 103 is connected.

In this embodiment, the filtered air of the clean connection flow path 104 passes through the upper inlet 121 and the air wash inlet 31 in turn, then passes through the water tank humidification medium 51, and flows into the humidification flow path 106 .

The humidification passage 106 is a section in which moisture is supplied to the filtered air. In this embodiment, the humidification flow path 106 is a flow path or space from the water tank humidification medium 51 to the discharge humidification medium 55 .

In the humidification flow path 106, humidification is performed through various paths.

First, while the filtered air passes through the water tank humidifying medium 51, the water in the water tank humidifying medium 51 is naturally evaporated, and water can be supplied to the filtered air.

Second, moisture may be supplied to the filtered air by water droplets scattered from the watering unit 400 .

Third, humidification may be performed by the moisture evaporated from the water tank 300 .

Fourth, even in the process of the filtered air passing through the discharge humidifying medium 55, the water soaked in the discharge humidifying medium 55 is naturally evaporated, and moisture can be supplied to the filtered air.

As such, when the filtered air passes through the humidification passage 106 , moisture may be supplied through various routes.

And the air passing through the discharge humidifying medium 55 is exposed to the outside through the discharge passage (107).

The filtered and humidified air is discharged through the discharge passage 107 . The discharge passage 107 discharges air in all directions 360 degrees with respect to the upward and inclined directions.

6 is a perspective view of the water tank shown in FIG. 2 , FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of C of FIG. 6 , FIG. 8 is a front sectional view of FIG. 6 , FIG. 9 is a left sectional view of FIG. 6 , and FIG. It is an enlarged view of the enlarged D of FIG.

The visual body 210 constituting the water tank 300 will be described.

In this embodiment, the visual body 210 is manufactured separately from the water tank 300, but unlike the present embodiment, the visual body 210 may be manufactured integrally. The visual body 210 may have a configuration separate from the water tank 300 , or may have a configuration included in the water tank 300 .

The visual body 210 is formed of a transparent material or a translucent material, and the user can see through the inside of the visual body 210 . The user can check the operating state inside the water tank 300 through the visual body 210 .

The visual body 210 is fixed to the water tank 300 and integrated. In this embodiment, the visual body 210 is located on the upper part of the water tank, and is coupled to the upper side of the water tank 300 . The air introduced into the water tank 300 through the air wash inlet 31 flows upward along the visual body 210 .

The visual body 210 forms a continuous surface with the water tank 300 and minimizes air resistance.

The above-described outer visual body 214 is disposed outside the visual body 210 in the radial direction. Unlike the present embodiment, the outer visual body 214 may be omitted. In this embodiment, the visual body 210 is used as an inner visual body.

The visual body 210 is formed by opening the upper and lower sides. In this embodiment, the visual body 210 has an upper opening surface wider than a lower opening surface. The side 216 of the visual body 210 is formed to be inclined.

The visual body 210 is formed in a hopper shape. The visual body 210 is inserted into the outer visual body 214 . The outer visual body 214 is fixed to the base body 110 , and the visual body 210 is inserted into the outer visual body 214 . The upper end of the visual body 210 is in close contact with the upper end of the outer visual body 214 .

The visual body 210 is provided with a reservoir for temporarily storing water. In this embodiment, the visual body 210 is disposed inside, an upper lever 220 for temporarily storing water, and a lower reservoir disposed inside and disposed below the upper reservoir 220 ( 240).

Only one reservoir of the visual body 210 may be provided, or three or more reservoirs may be provided. The water stored in the reservoir is temporarily stored and then moved downward by gravity. Water supplied from the upper side through the lever can be prevented from flowing rapidly to the lower side. When excessive water flows down, the risk of water leaking through the air wash inlet 31 increases. In addition, when excessive water flows down, excessive noise of falling water is generated from the water surface of the water tank 300 .

The upper reservoir 220 is located below the top cover assembly 230 . The top cover assembly 230 may be detachably mounted on the upper reservoir 220 .

In the upper reservoir 220, an upper storage space 225 in which water is temporarily stored is formed, and in the lower reservoir 240, a lower storage space 245 in which water is temporarily stored is formed.

The upper storage space 225 is formed by the visual body 210 , the reservoir base 223 , and the reservoir wall 222 . The lower storage space 245 is also formed by the visual body 210 , the reservoir base 243 , and the reservoir wall 242 .

The reservoir bases 223 and 243 are formed to protrude inward from the side surface 216 of the visual body 210 . Hereinafter, the reservoir base 243 located at the lower side of the reservoir bases 223 and 243 is also referred to as a base 243 if there is no confusion with other configurations.

The reservoir walls 222 and 242 are formed to protrude upward from the inner ends of the lever bases 223 and 243 .

In this embodiment, a plurality of reservoir walls 222 and 242 may be formed, and reservoir openings 224 and 244 may be disposed between the reservoir walls 222 and 242 .

The temporarily stored water may flow downward through the reservoir openings 224 and 244 .

In this embodiment, the reservoir openings 224 and 244 are formed to open inward. Unlike the present embodiment, the reservoir openings 224 and 244 may be formed to open downward. In this case, the reservoir openings 224 and 244 are formed in the reservoir bases 223 and 243 .

Water drained through the upper reservoir opening 224 flows downward along the side surface 216 of the visual body 210 .

Water drained through the lower reservoir opening 244 flows downward along the bridge 380 .

A handle 180 is installed in the upper reservoir 220 . The handle 180 is installed in the upper storage space 225 . The handle 180 may be hidden by being inserted into the upper storage space 225 .

A handle fixer 182 is fixed to the upper reservoir 220 , and the handle 180 is rotatably coupled to the handle fixer 182 . Therefore, when the user lifts the handle 180 , the entire air wash module 200 can be lifted. Unlike the present embodiment, the handle 180 may be installed on the visual body 210 without installing the handle fixer 182 .

The water tank 300 is coupled to the lower reservoir 240 . In addition, the lower reservoir 240 flows temporarily stored water through the bridge 380 .

In this embodiment, the bridge 380 performs various functions. The bridge 380 is a structure for coupling the visual body 210 and the water tank 300 . The bridge 380 provides a drip prevention flow path for guiding the water flowing down from the upper side into the water tank 300 . The bridge 380 is a structure for forming the air wash inlet 31 .

In this embodiment, the bridge 380 is manufactured integrally with the water tank 300 , but unlike this embodiment, the bridge 380 may be manufactured integrally with the visual body 210 . In addition, the bridge 380 may be manufactured as a separate part to be distinguished from the water tank 300 or the visual body 210 and then fastened to the water tank 300 and the visual body 210 , respectively.

The bridge 380 guides water to the inside in which the humidification flow path 106 is disposed. The bridge 380 has a bridge space 385 formed therein. The bridge 380 includes a guide wall 386 forming a bridge space 385 .

The bridge space 385 communicates with the lower reservoir opening 244 .

In this embodiment, the bridge space 385 is opened toward the inside of the water tank 300 , and the guide walls 386 are disposed on both sides of the bridge 380 , respectively, and surround the bridge space 386 . The guide wall 386 protrudes inward from the side edge of the bridge 380 .

The fastening structure of the water tank 300 and the visual body 210 is formed in the bridge 380 and the lower reservoir 240, respectively. In order to fasten the water tank 300 and the visual body 210 , a bridge fastening part 387 is formed on the bridge 380 , and a visual fastening part 247 is formed on the lower reservoir 240 .

In particular, the visual fastening part 247 is disposed in the lower reservoir opening 244 , and the bridge fastening part 387 is disposed in the bridge space 385 . The bridge fastening part 387 and the visual fastening part 247 are fastened after being fitted with each other. In this embodiment, after the bridge fastening part 387 is inserted into the visual fastening part 247, the bridge 380 is fastened from the outside.

And to guide the water of the lower reservoir 240 to the bridge space 385 , the lower reservoir 240 further includes an insert wall 246 inserted into the bridge space 385 .

The insert wall 246 is connected to at least one of the reservoir base 243 and the reservoir wall 242 and protrudes downward.

The insert wall 246 is formed on both sides of the lower insert opening 244 , and forms the lower insert opening 244 . The visual fastening part 247 is disposed between the insert walls 246 .

The insert wall 246 is inserted into the bridge space 385 and is located inside the guide wall 386 . The insert walls 246 are positioned between the guide walls 386 and fixed to the bridge 380 .

And a concave channel 249 is formed between the insert wall 246 and the visual fastening part 247 . The channel 249 is concave outwardly. The channel 249 is configured to more easily guide the water in the lower storage space 245 to the bridge 380 .

The channel 249 is formed to extend downwardly toward the bridge 380 . The groove forming the channel 249 is concave toward the reservoir base 243 . The channel 249 may protrude outward than the reservoir wall 242 .

The water flowing along the reservoir wall 242 is guided to the bridge 380 along the channel 249 .

On the other hand, the visual body 210 is formed with a connector holder 212 on which the top connector 270 is mounted. At least a portion of the top connector 270 is mounted on the connector holder 212 . The top connector 270 is positioned on the upper side of the connector holder 212 , and the base connector 260 is positioned on the lower side.

When the top connector 270 is mounted on the connector holder 212, horizontal movement is limited. To this end, the visual body 210 is formed with a connector engaging portion 211 that limits the horizontal movement of the top connector 270 . When the top connector 270 is mounted, the connector locking part 211 is in close contact with the side of the top connector 270 .

A connector opening 213 is disposed in the visual body 210 . The connector opening 213 is formed to pass through the visual body 210 . The connector opening 213 is formed by opening in the vertical direction.

The connector opening 213 and the connector holder 212 may be disposed at different positions. In this embodiment, the connector opening 213 is disposed in the connector holder 212 . A part of the connector holder 212 is opened to form the connector opening 213 .

The flow process of water through the visual body 210 will be described as follows.

First, when the upper water supply is performed on the top cover assembly 230 , water falls into the humidification passage 106 through the water supply passage 109 . During upper water supply, water overflowing from the top cover assembly 230 may flow to the upper reservoir 220 .

After the water temporarily stored in the upper reservoir 220 flows along the upper storage space 225 , it flows down to the inside of the visual body 210 through the upper reservoir opening 224 . Water flowing down along the inner surface 216 of the visual body 210 is temporarily stored in the lower reservoir 240 .

The water stored in the lower reservoir 240 flows along the lower storage space 245 and then flows to the bridge 380 through the lower reservoir opening 244 . The water flowing to the bridge 380 flows down along the bridge space 385 and then is stored in the water tank 300 .

In this way, the upper reservoir 220, the side surface 216 of the visual body 210, the lower reservoir 240, and the bridge 380 provide a drip prevention flow path through which water can flow. The water fall prevention passage is a structure for preventing water from directly falling to the water surface of the water tank 300 .

The upper reservoir 220, the side 216 of the visual body 210, the lower reservoir 240, and the bridge 380 constituting the dripping prevention flow path continuously guide water.

In particular, the lower reservoir 240 located above the air wash inlet 31 prevents water from falling into the air wash inlet 31, thereby preventing water from leaking into the air wash inlet 31. do.

After the water in the lower reservoir 240 is dispersed through the plurality of bridges 380 , it is guided to the water tank 300 . That is, even if a large amount of water flows down to either side, the flow rate can be buffered while the water flows along the lower storage space 245 , and the flow rate can be distributed through the adjacent bridge 380 .

In particular, in order to prevent an excessive amount of water from being supplied to the lower reservoir 240, the inner upper frame 1312 of the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300, which will be described later, drains the water from the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300. guide inward.

The water tank humidification medium housing 1300 is also provided with the drip prevention flow path. This will be described in the structure of the water tank humidification medium housing 1300 to be described later.

11 is a cross-sectional view of the air wash module on which the water tank humidification medium housing is mounted in FIG. 9, FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the air wash module on which the water tank humidification medium housing is mounted in FIG. 8, and FIG. 13 is the water tank humidification shown in FIG. It is a perspective view of the media housing, Fig. 14 is a perspective view seen from the lower side of Fig. 13, Fig. 15 is a front view of Fig. 13, Fig. 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of Fig. 15, Fig. 17 is a view B of Fig. 16 18 is an enlarged view showing C of FIG. 16, FIG. 19 is a partially exploded perspective view of FIG. 13, FIG. 20 is a perspective view seen from the lower side of FIG. 19, and FIG. 21 is a front view of FIG. , FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view taken along line D-D of FIG. 21 .

The water tank humidification medium housing will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

In this embodiment, a housing in which the water tank humidifying medium 51 is installed among the humidifying medium 50 is defined as the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 .

In the present embodiment, the water tank humidification medium 51 is characterized in that it is spaced apart from the water stored in the water tank (300). Since the water tank humidifying medium 51 is separated from water, it is possible to maintain a dry state when the humidifying medium is not used.

When the water tank is at full water level, the lower end of the water tank humidification medium 51 is positioned higher than the water surface stored in the water tank 300 .

In addition, the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 in which the water tank humidification medium 51 is installed is also disposed to be spaced apart from water.

In this embodiment, the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 is disposed in the water tank 300 . In particular, the water tank humidification medium housing 1300 is disposed inside the air wash inlet 31 . In this embodiment, the water tank humidification medium housing 1300 is mounted on the visual body 210 and is located inside the water tank 300 . Unlike this embodiment, the water tank humidification medium housing 1300 may be installed in the water tank 300 .

The water tank humidification medium housing 1300 passes the air sucked through the air wash inlet 31 . The water tank humidification medium 51 performs humidification of the passing air.

The air passing through the air wash inlet 31 flows from the outside of the water tank 300 to the inside of the water tank 300 .

The water tank humidification medium housing 1300 is provided with a water tank humidification medium 51 to supply moisture to the flowing air as well as cover the upper side of the water tank 300 to prevent overflow of water from the water tank 300 .

For example, when an external shock is applied, the water stored in the water tank 300 may overflow out of the water tank 300 . For example, when the air wash module 200 is separated and moved, the water in the water tank 300 may overflow. For example, when the base body 110 is inclined, the water in the water tank 300 may overflow to the outside.

To prevent this, the water tank humidification medium housing 1300 is in close contact with the upper edge of the water tank 300 , thereby suppressing the water in the water tank 300 from overflowing out of the water tank 300 .

In this embodiment, the lower end of the water tank humidification medium housing 1300 is located inside the water tank 300 . The lower end of the water tank humidifying medium 51 is also located inside the water tank 300 .

In addition, the lower end of the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 may overlap the upper end of the water tank 300 . The lower end of the water tank humidifying medium 51 may also overlap the upper end of the water tank 300 .

The overlap prevents the water in the water tank 300 from flowing out of the air wash inlet 31 . The overlap ensures that the air flowing into the air wash inlet 31 passes through the water tank humidification medium 51 .

In this embodiment, both the upper and lower ends of the water tank humidifying medium 51 overlap the water tank 300 . Both upper and lower ends of the water tank humidification medium housing 1300 overlap the water tank 300 .

When the water tank humidification medium housing 1300 is mounted on the visual body 210 , the lower end is in close contact with the upper edge of the water tank 300 . Unlike this embodiment, the water tank humidification medium housing 1300 may be coupled or fastened to the upper end of the water tank 300 to completely block the overflow of water.

The upper end of the water tank humidification medium housing 1300 is located outside the water tank 300 , and the lower end is located inside the water tank 300 . In addition, the upper end of the water tank humidification medium 51 is located outside the water tank 300 , and the lower end is located inside the water tank 300 .

In addition, the upper end of the water tank humidification medium housing 1300 overlaps the visual body 210 , and the lower end overlaps the water tank 300 .

When viewed from the front, the outer shape of the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 is formed to be inclined. When viewed from the front, the water tank humidifying medium 51 is inclined.

The water tank humidification medium housing 1300 is located inside the water tank humidification medium 51, supports the water tank humidification medium 51, and has an inner medium inlet 1311 through which air passes, an inner medium frame 1310 and , located outside the water tank humidification medium 51, supporting the water tank humidification medium 51, and having an outer medium inlet 1321 through which air passes, an outer medium frame 1320, and the inner medium frame 1310 ) or the outer medium frame 1320, and is in close contact with the water tank 300 to prevent the water tank 300 from overflowing with a water overflow prevention cover 1330.

The water tank humidification medium 51 is disposed between the inner medium frame 1310 and the outer medium frame 1320 . The water tank humidification medium 51 covers the air wash inlet 31 . The water tank humidification medium 51 may be formed in a ring shape. In this embodiment, the water tank humidifying medium 51 is formed in the form of a hopper with a small lower cross-sectional area and a large upper cross-sectional area. The water tank humidification medium 51 is disposed inclined with respect to the vertical direction. The water tank humidification medium 51 is inclined in consideration of the air flow direction.

The air flowing into the air wash inlet 31 through the connection passage 103 forms an upwardly inclined flow rather than a horizontal movement. The tank humidifying medium 51 formed to be inclined may be disposed to be perpendicular to the air flow direction.

When the air flow and the water tank humidifying medium 51 are orthogonal to each other, it is possible to prevent air from being drawn to a specific part of the water tank humidifying medium 51, and air can pass through the entire area evenly.

In order to fix the water tank humidification medium 51 , at least one of the outer medium frame 1320 and the inner medium frame 1310 may be provided with a humidifying medium fixing means for fixing the water tank humidifying medium 51 .

In this embodiment, the humidifying medium fixing means is composed of a projection and a groove.

The humidifying medium fixing means includes a fixing protrusion 1302 formed on any one of the inner medium frame 1310 and the outer medium frame 1320, and the other of the inner medium frame 1310 or the outer medium frame 1320. and a fixing groove 1304 into which the fixing protrusion 1302 is fitted.

In this embodiment, the fixing protrusion 1302 is formed on the outer medium frame 1320 , and the fixing groove 1304 is formed on the inner medium frame 1310 . Unlike the present embodiment, the position may be reversed. The water tank humidification medium 51 is disposed between the fixing protrusion 1302 and the fixing groove 1304 , and is fixed when the fixing projection 1302 is inserted into the fixing groove 1304 .

The fixing protrusion 1302 and the fixing groove 1304 prevent the water tank humidification medium 51 from moving between the inner medium frame 1310 and the outer medium frame 1320 .

In this embodiment, a portion of the inner media frame 1310 protrudes upward to form the fixing groove 1304 .

The fixing groove 1304 is formed to be opened downward, and the fixing protrusion 1302 is formed to protrude upward.

There is also an effect of being coupled to the inner media frame 1310 and the outer media frame 1320 by the coupling of the fixing protrusion 1302 and the fixing groove 1304 .

An inner medium inlet 1311 through which air passes is formed in the inner medium frame 1310 . An outer medium inlet 1321 through which air passes is formed in the outer medium frame 1320 .

The inner medium inlet 1311 and the outer medium inlet 1321 are formed to suck air in all directions 360 degrees. The inner medium inlet 1311 and the outer medium inlet 1321 may be disposed to face each other.

The inner media frame 1310 has a large upper diameter and a small lower diameter. The outer medium frame 1320 also has a large upper diameter and a small lower diameter. In this embodiment, the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 is formed in the form of a hopper as a whole.

The outer media frame 1320 and the inner media frame 1310 are coupled to each other in an interference fit manner. When the outer medium frame 1320 and the inner medium frame 1310 are press-fitted, the water tank humidification medium 51 is fixed.

The water overflow prevention cover 1330 covers a portion of the upper side of the water tank 300 to prevent the water in the water tank 300 from overflowing. In addition, the overflow prevention cover 1330 provides a function of preventing the water flowing down from the upper side from directly falling to the surface of the water tank 300 .

The water overflow prevention cover 1330 is assembled to the lower side of the outer medium frame 1320 and the inner medium frame 1310 . The water overflow prevention cover 1330 is press-fitted with at least one of the outer medium frame 1320 and the inner medium frame 1310 .

The assembled outer media frame 1320 and inner media frame 1310 are defined as a media frame assembly.

The upper end of the media frame assembly is mounted on the visual body 210 . Water flowing down along the visual body 210 may flow down along the media frame assembly.

The water overflow prevention cover 1330 is disposed at the lower end of the media frame assembly and supports the media frame assembly. The water overflow prevention cover 1330 temporarily stores the flowing water, and guides the temporarily stored water to the inner surface of the water tank 300 . In this embodiment, the water overflow prevention cover 1330 provides a part of the drip prevention flow path.

The water overflow prevention cover 1330 guides the flowing water and minimizes the noise of falling water. The water overflow prevention cover 1330 may be formed to support at least a portion of the lower end of the media frame assembly. In this embodiment, the water overflow prevention cover 1330 surrounds the entire lower end of the media frame assembly, and prevents water from directly falling to the surface of the water tank 300 .

The water overflow prevention cover 1330 is formed in a donut shape when viewed from a top view. The upper surface of the water overflow prevention cover 1330 collects water flowing down from the media frame assembly and guides it to the inner surface of the water tank 300 . The lower side of the water overflow prevention cover 1330 blocks the inner edge of the water tank 300 to block the water overflowing out of the water tank 300 .

The inner medium frame 1310 includes an inner upper frame 1312 on which the visual body 210 is mounted, and an inner vertical frame extending downward from the inner upper frame 1312 and forming the inner medium inlet 1311 . 1313 and an inner lower frame 1314 connected to the inner vertical frame 1313 and seated on the upper surface of the water overflow prevention cover 1330 .

A plurality of inner vertical frames 1313 are disposed between the inner upper frame 1312 and the inner lower frame 1314 . An inner medium inlet 1311 is formed between the inner upper frame 1312 and the inner lower frame 1314 and the inner vertical frame 1313 .

The inner upper frame 1312 is formed so that the upper side faces inward. The inner upper frame 1312 is a guide for guiding the water flowing down along the visual body 210 inward. The inner upper frame 1312 is formed in a curved surface. The outer side of the inner upper frame 1312 may be in close contact with the side surface 216 of the visual body 210 .

The inner upper frame 1312 is located on the upper side of the lower reservoir 240 , and guides the flowing water inward to reduce water flowing to the lower reservoir 240 .

In this embodiment, the guide formed on the upper surface of the inner upper frame 1312 has a curved surface, and guides the water flowing down along the visual body 210 to the water tank humidification medium 51 .

A handle 1315 is formed on the inner frame 1313 . A plurality of handles 1315 may be formed. The handle 1315 protrudes inward from the inner vertical frame 1313 . The user can lift the entire water tank humidification medium housing 1300 through the handle 1315 .

The inner upper frame 1312 is formed in a ring shape, and the inner side is opened. The inner lower frame 1314 is formed in a ring shape, and the inner side is opened.

The inner upper frame 1312 is formed to protrude more radially outward than the outer medium frame 1320 so as to be mounted in the lower guide groove 217 of the visual body 210 .

The outer media frame 1320 has a structure similar to that of the inner media frame 1310 . Like the inner medium frame 1310 , the outer medium frame 1320 includes an outer medium inlet 1321 , an outer upper frame 1322 , an outer vertical frame 1323 , and an outer lower frame 1324 . Hereinafter, the inner upper frame 1312 and the outer upper frame 1322 are also referred to as an upper frame. Hereinafter, the aforementioned inner vertical frame 1313 and outer vertical frame 1323 are also referred to as a vertical frame.

A storage space 1328 is formed in the outer lower frame 1324 . The flowing water is temporarily stored in the storage space 1328 . The storage space 1328 is formed in a ring shape. A vertical wall is formed on the inside of the outer lower frame 1324 to prevent water from overflowing inward. The water in the storage space 1328 flows to an outer media guide 1325 to be described later.

Unlike the inner medium frame 1310 , the outer medium frame 1320 further includes an outer medium guide 1325 connecting the outer upper frame 1322 and the outer lower frame 1324 .

The outer medium guide 1325 supports the outer upper frame 1322 and the outer lower frame 1324 . The outer media guide 1325 has an empty space therein. The outer media guide 1325 is connected to the storage space 1328 .

The outer medium guide 1325 drains the water of the water tank humidification medium 51 to the overflow prevention guide 1330 .

An outer medium guide hole 1326 for draining the water inside the overflow prevention guide 1330 is formed at the lower end of the outer medium guide 1325 . The outer medium guide hole 1326 forms a step in the radial direction. Therefore, the outer medium guide hole 1326 is formed by being drawn inward. The overflow prevention guide 1330 is coupled to the outer medium guide 1325 .

A bottom surface of the outer medium guide 1325 is formed as an inclined surface 1327 . The inclined surface 1327 has a high inside and a low outside. Therefore, the water of the outer medium guide 1325 is guided to the outer medium guide hole 1326 along the inclined surface 1327 . The outer medium guide hole 1326 is disposed at the end of the inclined surface 1327 .

In this embodiment, three outer media guides 1325 are arranged. The outer media guides 1325 are respectively arranged at equal intervals and radially arranged.

The water in the storage space 1328 is moved to the outer media guide 1325 by its own weight. After the water in the storage space 1328 flows in the circumferential direction, it is moved to the outer medium guide 1325 and is drained to the water overflow prevention cover 1330 through the outer medium guide hole 1326 .

Water flows from the water tank humidification medium housing 1300 to the water surface of the water tank 300 through the structure of the storage space 1328, the outer medium guide 1325, the outer medium guide hole 1326, and the water overflow prevention cover 1330. Direct drop can be prevented.

The water overflow prevention cover 1330 is formed in connection with the cover part 1332 covering the upper part of the water tank 300 and the cover part 1332 , and is bent at the cover part 1332 to accommodate the receiving space 1338 . ), a barrier 1334 formed in the cover portion 1332, a cover insertion groove 1335 into which the outer media guide 1325 is inserted, and the cover insertion groove 1335 formed in the It communicates with the inside of the water tank 300 and includes a cover hole 1336 for draining water.

The cover part 1332 is disposed below the media frame assembly. The cover part 1332 may be disposed inside the water tank 300 . The cover part 1332 may cover an upper part of the water tank 300 . In this embodiment, the cover part 1332 is formed along the inner surface of the water tank 300 .

The cover insertion groove 1335 is formed to be concave downwardly in the cover portion 1332 . The outer media guide 1325 is inserted into the cover insertion groove 1335 . The cover insertion groove 1335 is formed to be concave in the vertical direction, and the outer media guide 1325 is inserted in the vertical direction.

The outer media guide 1325 inserted into the cover insertion groove 1335 is limited in lateral movement. The cover insertion groove 1335 is spaced apart from the outer medium guide hole 1326 by a predetermined distance.

A cover hole 1336 is formed in the cover insertion groove 1335 . The cover hole 1336 is formed to penetrate in a radial direction. The cover hole 1336 communicates with the inside of the water tank 300 . The cover hole 1336 is formed toward the inner surface of the water tank 300 . The water drained from the cover hole 1336 is moved along the inner surface of the water tank 300 .

A bottom surface of the cover insertion groove 1335 is formed as an inclined surface 1337 . The inclined surface 1337 corresponds to the inclined surface 1327 of the outer medium guide 1325 .

A fitting groove 1335a may be formed in at least one of the cover insertion grooves 1335 , and a fitting portion 1325a corresponding to the fitting groove 1335a may be formed in the outer media guide 1325 .

The fitting portion 1325a is formed to protrude downward, and is vertically inserted into the fitting groove 1335a. The fitting part 1325a and the fitting groove 1335a may be used as a positioning means for confirming the coupling position of the outer media frame 1320 and the water overflow prevention cover 1330 . When the fitting portion 1325a and the fitting groove 1335a do not match, the outer media frame 1320 and the water overflow prevention cover 1330 are not assembled.

The cover part 1302 may be in close contact with the inner surface of the water tank 300 . The cover part 1302 may be in close contact with the upper edge of the water tank 300 . The cover part 1302 may overlap the upper end of the water tank 300 . In this embodiment, the cover part 1302 is in close contact with the inner surface of the water tank 300 , and is in close contact with the upper edge of the water tank 300 .

The inclined surface 1337 is formed with a high inner side and a low outer side. The cover hole 1336 is disposed at the end of the inclined surface 1337 . The water discharged to the cover hole 1336 is in contact with the inner surface of the water tank 300 . Water may be guided to the inner surface of the water tank 300 through the inclined surfaces 1327 and 1337 .

The cover part 1332 is formed to be inclined. The cover part 1332 has a high outer side and a lower inner side. The inclination of the cover part 1332 inhibits the upper side of water from flowing out of the cover part 1332 . Water on the upper surface of the cover part 1332 flows inward along the slope.

Water flowing along the upper side of the cover part 1332 is guided to the storage space 1328 . Therefore, the water flowing down along the upper surface of the cover part 1332 is guided to the inner surface of the water tank 300 through the storage space 1328 , the outer media guide hole 1326 , and the cover hole 1336 . Through such a structure, it is possible to prevent the water flowing down from directly falling to the water surface of the water tank 300 .

The barrier 1334 forms an accommodation space 1338 together with the cover part 1332 . The accommodating space 1338 is formed below the cover part 1332 . The accommodating space 1338 accommodates the water flowing along the inner wall of the water tank 300 when the water in the water tank 300 fluctuates, and guides it to the lower side of the water tank 300 .

The barrier 1334 includes an inner barrier 1331 and an outer barrier 1333 .

The inner barrier 1331 and the outer barrier 1333 are formed by bending downward from the cover part 1332 . The inner barrier 1331 is formed along the inner edge of the cover portion 1332 and is bent downward. The outer barrier 1333 is formed along the outer edge of the cover part 1332 and is bent downward.

The outer barrier 1333 is in close contact with the inner surface of the water tank 300 .

The inner barrier 1331 is in close contact with the outer medium frame 1320 . In more detail, the inner barrier 1331 is in close contact with the outer lower frame 1324 .

The inner barrier 1331 and the outer lower frame 1324 are coupled to each other. A locking protrusion 1339 is formed in either one of the inner barrier 1331 or the outer lower frame 1324 , and a locking groove 1329 is formed in the other one. In this embodiment, a locking protrusion 1339 is formed on the inner barrier 1331 , and a locking groove 1329 is formed on the outer lower frame 1324 .

In this embodiment, the water overflow prevention cover 1330 is located inside the water tank 300 , and the outer barrier 1333 is in close contact with the inner surface of the water tank 300 .

So, when the water stored in the water tank 300 fluctuates, it rises along the inner wall of the water tank 300 and then flows along the outer barrier 1333, the cover part 1332 and the inner barrier 1331. . That is, the water rising along the inner wall of the water tank 300 is guided to the center of the water tank 300 again after the direction is changed to the lower side in the accommodation space 1338 .

As such, the water overflow prevention cover 1330 can prevent the water in the water tank 300 from overflowing out of the water tank 300 .

In addition, the water tank humidification medium housing 1300 has an inner upper frame 1312, a storage space 1328, an outer medium guide hole 1326, a cover part 1332, and a cover hole 1336 through the configuration of the visual body 210. It provides a drip prevention flow path for preventing the water flowing down from directly falling to the water surface of the water tank (300).

23 is an exploded perspective view of the watering unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 24 is a combined perspective view of the watering unit shown in FIG. 23, and FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view of FIG.

The watering housing 800 is configured to spray water stored in the water tank 300 . The watering housing 800 has a structure for efficiently pumping water stored in the water tank 300 .

The watering housing 800 is rotated by receiving the rotational force of the watering motor 42, and when rotating, the water stored in the water tank 300 is sucked inside and then pumped upward. The water pumped into the watering housing 800 is discharged through the injection hole 410 .

A pumping means is disposed in the watering housing 800 . The pumping means pumps the water in the water tank 300 upward. A method of pumping water in the tank may be implemented in various ways.

For example, after pumping water through the pump, it may be sprayed.

For example, the water may be pumped by rotating the watering housing and forming friction or mutual interference with water during rotation.

In this embodiment, a structure for pumping water through the rotation of the watering housing 800 is proposed. In this embodiment, the pumping means is a pumping groove 810 that pushes up water upward through friction or mutual interference with water.

A pumping groove 810 serving as a pumping means is formed on the inner surface of the watering housing 800 . The pumping groove 810 improves pumping efficiency. The pumping groove 810 is formed to protrude from the inner surface of the watering housing 800 . The positive groove 810 is formed to extend long in the vertical direction. The pumping groove 810 is radially disposed with respect to the watering motor shaft 43 or the power transmission shaft 640 .

The lower end of the watering housing 800 is spaced apart from the bottom surface of the water tank 300 by a predetermined interval to form a suction interval 801 . The water in the water tank 300 is sucked into the watering housing 800 through the suction interval 801 .

The watering housing 800 is formed to have an open lower side. The watering housing 800 has a cup shape. The watering housing 800 is shaped like an inverted cup. A housing space 805 is formed inside the watering housing 800 .

The column 35 of the water tank 300 is positioned inside the watering housing 800 , and the power transmission module 600 is disposed inside the column 35 . The watering housing 800 is disposed to surround the column 35 .

The watering housing 800 is formed to expand toward the upper side in a flat cross-section. The column 35 is formed such that its flat cross-section is reduced toward the upper side. The shape of the watering housing 800 and the column 35 is a shape for effectively pumping water. The volume of the housing space 805 increases toward the upper side.

When the watering housing 800 is rotated, the water sucked into it is in close contact with the inner circumferential surface of the watering housing 800 by centrifugal force. The pumping groove 810 formed on the inner circumferential surface of the watering housing 800 provides rotational force to the water sucked into the water.

The watering housing 800 is formed with a spray hole 410 for discharging the sucked water to the outside. In this embodiment, the injection hole 410 is arranged to discharge water in a horizontal direction. The water pumped through the injection hole 410 is discharged to the outside.

In this embodiment, the water discharged from the injection port 410 may be injected into the visual body 210 .

The number of the injection holes 410 may be adjusted according to design conditions. In this embodiment, a plurality of the injection holes 410 are disposed in the watering housing 800 with a difference in height. The injection hole disposed on the upper side of the watering housing 800 is defined as a second injection hole, and the injection hole disposed in the middle of the watering housing is defined as the first injection hole.

When the watering housing 800 is rotated at a first rotational speed or more, water may be injected from the first injection port. When the watering housing 800 is rotated at a second rotation speed or more, water may be injected from the second injection port.

The second rotation speed is higher than the first rotation speed.

Only when the watering housing 800 is rotated at a high speed, water is discharged from the second injection port. At a speed at which the watering housing 800 is normally rotated, water may be disposed so that water is not discharged through the second injection port. The first injection port discharges water at all stages in which the watering housing is routinely operated.

A plurality of the second injection holes may be disposed. A plurality of the first injection holes may be disposed.

When the watering housing 800 is rotated at a normal rotation speed, the pumped water rises higher than the minimum first injection port. When the watering housing 800 rotates at a high speed, the pumped water rises above the height of the second injection port.

A plurality of the second injection holes may be disposed in the circumferential direction of the watering housing 800 . A plurality of the first injection holes may also be disposed in the circumferential direction of the watering housing 800 .

If the watering housing 800 is not rotated, water is not discharged through the injection hole 410 . When the user operates only in the clean mode (the mode in which the air clean module is operated and the air wash module is stopped), the watering unit 40 is not operated, and only the blowing unit 20 is operated. When the user operates only in humidification mode, the watering housing 800 is rotated, and water is discharged through the injection hole 410 . When the user simultaneously operates the clean mode and the humidification mode, the water discharged from the injection hole 410 may be sprayed on the inner surface of the visual body 210 .

Since the watering housing 800 is rotated, the water discharged from the injection hole 410 hits the inner surface of the visual body 210 and moves along the inner surface of the visual body 210 .

The user can visually confirm that water is sprayed through the visual body 210 . This spray of water means that it is operating in a humidification mode. The user can intuitively check that the humidification mode is in operation by spraying water.

Droplets are formed on the visual body 210 by the sprayed water, and the droplets flow down.

In this embodiment, the watering housing 800 is composed of three parts. Unlike this embodiment, the watering housing 800 may be manufactured by one or two parts.

The lower end of the watering housing 800 is spaced apart from the bottom surface of the water tank 300 by a predetermined interval.

The watering housing 800 includes a first watering housing 820 , a second watering housing 840 , a watering housing cover 860 , and a watering power transmission unit 880 .

The watering housing 800 is assembled with the power transmission shaft 640 , and has a structure that receives rotational force from the power transmission shaft 640 . In the present embodiment, in the watering housing 800 , a watering power transmission unit 880 and a watering housing cover 860 are assembled with a power transmission shaft 640 . The watering housing 800 is coupled to the power transmission shaft 640 at two places, and receives rotational force from the two places.

A first injection hole 411 is disposed in the first watering housing 820 . In this embodiment, two of the first injection holes 411 are disposed. The two first injection holes 411 are formed to face each other in opposite directions.

The first injection hole 411 communicates the inner and outer sides of the first watering housing 820 . In this embodiment, the inner opening area of the first injection hole 411 is formed to be larger than the outer opening area.

Watering wings 850 are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the second watering housing 840 . The watering wings 850 may flow humidified air. When the watering housing 800 rotates, the watering wings 850 may draw in surrounding air.

The second watering housing 840 has second injection holes 412 and 413 formed therein. The second injection ports 412 and 413 spray water toward the visual body 210 . In this embodiment, two of the second injection holes 412 and 413 are disposed. One of the second injection holes is referred to as a 2-1 injection hole 412 , and the other one is defined as a 2-2 injection hole 413 .

The 2-1th injection hole 412 and the 2nd-2nd injection hole 413 are disposed to face each other. The 2-1th injection hole 412 and the 2-2nd injection hole 413 may be symmetrically disposed with respect to the power transmission shaft 640 .

The injection line formed by the 2-1th injection hole 412 is defined as a first injection line, and the injection line formed by the 2-2nd injection hole 413 is defined as a second injection line.

After the water sprayed to the injection port 410 is temporarily stored in the reservoir disposed in the visual body 210 , it is guided into the water tank 300 through the bridge 380 .

26 is a cross-sectional view showing the installation state of the water tank humidification medium according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

In this embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the water tank humidifying medium 51' is installed without the water tank humidifying medium housing.

The upper end of the water tank humidification medium 51 ′ is mounted on the lower reservoir 240 , and covers the inside of the air wash inlet 31 . The water tank humidifying medium 51 ′ is formed in a 360 degree direction.

The water tank humidifying medium 51' is installed in the vertical direction. Unlike this embodiment, the water tank humidification medium 51' may be installed at an angle. For example, the upper end may be located outside the water tank 300 , and the lower end may be located inside the water tank 300 to form an inclination.

The upper end of the water tank humidification medium 51 ′ overlaps the visual body 210 , and the lower end overlaps the water tank 300 . Therefore, the air entering through the air wash inlet 31 flows into the water tank 300 through the water tank humidification medium 51 ′.

The upper end of the water tank humidification medium 51 ′ is formed in a hook shape so as to be caught on the lower reservoir wall 242 .

In order to fix the water tank humidification medium 51 ′ to the water tank 300 , a detachable means such as a Velcro tape may be further installed.

Since the upper end of the water tank humidification medium 51 ′ is inserted into the lower storage space 245 , it can be wetted by the water stored in the lower reservoir 240 .

Since the lower end of the water tank humidification medium 51 ′ is located inside the water tank 300 , the remaining water after being wetted may be guided to the water tank 300 .

Hereinafter, since the rest of the configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

27 is a cross-sectional view showing the installation state of the water tank humidification medium according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

In this embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the water tank humidifying medium 51 ″ is individually disposed for each air wash inlet 31 .

In this embodiment, three air wash inlets 31 are arranged, and three water tank humidification media 51 ″ are installed.

Each water tank humidifying medium 51" may be installed in each water tank humidifying medium housing 1300". The water tank humidification medium housing 1300 " may be formed in the shape of the air wash inlet 31 .

Therefore, the water tank humidification medium housing 1300 "in which the water tank humidification medium 51 ″ is installed may be inserted into the air wash inlet 31 . The water tank humidification medium housing 1300 ″ may be individually detachable from the air wash inlet 31 .

In this embodiment, the water tank humidification medium 51 ″ is located on the same side as the air wash inlet 31 .

Hereinafter, since the rest of the configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the above, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, but the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and in the technical field to which the present invention belongs, without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the claims Various modifications are possible by those of ordinary skill in the art, and these modifications should not be individually understood from the technical spirit or prospect of the present invention.

10: filter assembly 20: blowing unit
300: water tank 400: watering unit
51: water tank humidification medium 55: discharge humidification medium
100: air clean module 110: base body
120: upper body 125: water tank insertion space
130: lower body 140: upper body
150: blower housing 160: display module
170: air guide 200: air wash module
210: visual body 230: top cover assembly
101: suction flow path 102: filtration flow path
103: connection flow path 104: clean connection flow path
105: humidification connection flow path 106: humidification flow path
107: discharge passage 108: air flow passage
109: water supply channel

Claims (20)

a water tank including a bottom surface and a side surface extending upwardly from the bottom surface;
an air wash inlet formed on a side surface of the water tank and communicating the inner and outer sides of the water tank;
a water tank humidification medium housing located inside the side of the water tank; and
and a water tank humidification medium disposed in the water tank humidification medium housing, at least part of which is disposed within the height of the air wash inlet in the vertical direction to cover the air wash inlet,
The water tank humidification medium housing is installed detachably from the water tank,
The water tank humidification medium can absorb water and is formed of a material through which air can pass,
The water tank humidification medium is located inside the side of the water tank, and a humidification cleaning device spaced apart from the water stored in the water tank. The method according to claim 1,
The water tank is:
a water tank body having the bottom surface and providing a space for storing water;
Including a visual body disposed on the upper side of the water tank body,
The air wash inlet is a humidification cleaning device disposed between the water tank body and the visual body. The method according to claim 1,
The air wash inlet is formed in all directions 360 degrees along the side of the water tank, and the water tank humidification medium covers the entire air wash inlet. The method according to claim 1,
The upper and lower ends of the water tank humidification medium are humidification cleaning device located inside the side of the water tank. The method according to claim 1,
The upper end of the water tank humidification medium is located outside the side of the water tank, and the lower end is a humidification cleaning device that is located inside the side of the water tank. The method according to claim 1,
A watering unit disposed inside the water tank and spraying water stored in the water tank; further comprising,
A humidification cleaning device in which the water sprayed from the watering unit wets the water tank humidification medium. 7. The method of claim 6,
A part of the water tank humidification medium overlaps the water tank, and the watering unit sprays water to the overlapped part. The method according to claim 1,
The upper end of the water tank humidification medium housing is located outside the side of the water tank, and the lower end is located inside the side of the water tank. The method according to claim 1,
The lower end of the water tank humidification medium housing is a humidification cleaning device that is located below the air wash inlet. The method according to claim 1,
A guide for guiding the flowing water to the inside of the side of the water tank is further disposed on the upper end of the water tank humidification medium housing. 3. The method according to claim 2,
The water tank humidification medium housing is a humidification cleaning device that is detachably mounted on the visual body. 3. The method according to claim 2,
A watering unit disposed inside the water tank and spraying water stored in the water tank; further comprising,
The visual body is formed of a material that can see the inside from the outside,
The watering unit is:
a watering housing having a lower portion opened toward the bottom of the water tank and a side extending upward from the lower portion, rotatably disposed inside the water tank to pump water in the water tank upward; and
A humidification cleaning device disposed on the side of the watering housing and passing through the side of the watering housing and including a spray port for spraying the water pumped from the inside of the watering housing to the inner surface of the visual body. 13. The method of claim 12,
Further comprising; a reservoir for temporarily storing the water flowing down from the inner surface of the visual body;
The reservoir is a humidification cleaning device located above the air wash inlet. 12. The method of claim 11,
The upper end of the water tank humidification medium housing is detachably mounted on the visual body, and the lower end is a humidification cleaning device disposed lower than the air wash inlet. 13. The method of claim 12,
a reservoir formed inside the visual body and temporarily storing the flowing water;
A guide disposed on the upper end of the water tank humidification medium housing and guiding the flowing water to the inside of the water tank; further comprising,
The guide is a humidification cleaning device located on the upper side of the reservoir. 16. The method of claim 15,
The water tank humidifying medium is disposed below the guide, and the guide is a humidification cleaning device for guiding the water of the reservoir to the water tank humidifying medium. 16. The method of claim 15,
The watering unit may include: a first injection port for supplying water to the water tank humidification medium; A second injection port for spraying water on the inner surface of the visual body; further comprising,
The second injection hole is disposed higher than the first injection hole,
The second injection port is a humidification cleaning device disposed higher than the reservoir. 12. The method of claim 11,
The water tank humidification medium housing is:
an upper frame having a width extending along the radial direction of the visual body and extending along the circumferential direction of the visual body; and
It extends from the upper frame toward the water tank body and includes a plurality of vertical frames arranged in the circumferential direction of the visual body,
The upper frame is a humidification cleaning device mounted on the lower part of the visual body.
19. The method of claim 18,
The water tank humidification medium housing further comprises a handle protruding from the vertical frame in a radially inward direction of the visual body.
19. The method of claim 18,
The visual body includes a base extending in the radially inward direction of the visual body from the lower side of the side and the side,
The upper frame is a humidification cleaning device mounted on the base.

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