KR102622974B1 - A combined humidification device equipped with a vapor generation module using a mesh type heating element - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is a water tank containing water at a predetermined water level, located inside the water tank, generating ultrasonic waves to atomize the water, combined with the water tank, and generating wind to atomize the water. A complex humidifier having a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element, which is coupled to the upper end of the moving blower and the water tank, and includes an evaporation part that generates water vapor by evaporating the atomized water moved by the blower. Provides a device.

Description

{A combined humidification device equipped with a vapor generation module using a mesh type heating element}

The present invention relates to a complex humidifier equipped with a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element. More specifically, it uses an induction heating method to instantaneously heat atomized water to change it into water vapor and then discharge it to enable humidification. It relates to a complex humidification device including a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element.

In general, the air in a home or office is prone to drying out when there are no appropriate vapor generating elements indoors and the indoor temperature rises. At this time, moisture is supplied to the air to maintain appropriate humidity (55-60%), which can prevent respiratory disorders and bronchial problems. Humidifiers are used to prevent diseases and maintain a pleasant indoor atmosphere.

These humidifiers can be broadly classified into ultrasonic, heating, and evaporative humidifiers depending on the method of maintaining indoor humidity.

First, an ultrasonic humidifier is a humidifier that generates ultrasonic vibrations in a water tank to atomize water (forming it into fine water droplets like fog), making less noise and being inexpensive.

However, because ultrasonic humidifiers spray water molecules rather than water vapor, water droplets may form around the humidifier and foreign substances present in the water tank may be sprayed together, so the water tank must be kept clean every day, and low-temperature liquid Humidification by spraying water not only lowers the temperature of the indoor air, but also poses a hygienic problem because it cannot suppress the growth of bacteria in the supplied water. As a result, bacteria present in the water are sprayed together with water particles. Accordingly, there is a fatal problem in that it spreads into the air along with bacteria and causes respiratory diseases.

Additionally, a heated humidifier is a humidifier that heats water to 100°C and sprays evaporating water vapor. It has a wide humidification range and is safe because foreign substances do not bind to the water vapor.

However, there is a risk of burns when touching water vapor heated to 100°C, and it consumes a lot of power compared to other humidifiers, making it uneconomical.

In addition, the humidifying effect cannot be provided until the water boils to 100℃, so if you add cold water to the water tank, you must wait up to 20 minutes or more.

In addition, the evaporative humidifier is a humidifier that injects air into a humidifying filter (fiber filter, disk filter) wet with water and sprays water vapor that naturally evaporates, and has a wide humidification range and high humidification amount.

However, the noise of the fan that operates to generate the natural evaporation phenomenon is loud, cleaning is cumbersome depending on the type of humidifying filter, and mold may form on the moisture-containing filter itself, leading to unsanitary problems.

In Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-0446217 (title of the invention: complex humidifier), there is a water tank in which water is supplied through a flow pipe from a water tank inside the main body, an ultrasonic oscillator installed at the bottom of the water tank, and an ultrasonic oscillator. A nozzle case through which atomized water is guided, a blower that communicates with the nozzle case to forcibly discharge the atomized water to the outside, and an ultrasonic oscillator installed on the upper inner periphery of the nozzle case to heat and heat the atomized water. A humidifier consisting of an evaporator for vaporizing and a discharge unit installed on top of the evaporator to adjust the discharge direction of the vaporized water is disclosed.

(Patent Document 1) Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-0446217 (2004.08.19)

The purpose of the present invention to solve the above problems is to move water atomized by an ultrasonic generator to a heating element using a blowing fan, and to distribute the atomized water to the inner surface of the heating element heated by induction heating by an induction coil. It is instantly heated upon contact and changes into water vapor, and the water vapor is discharged through a plurality of heating element holes on the side of the heating element. Here, some of the atomized water is discharged through a plurality of heating element holes provided in the heating element in a state that has not been converted into water vapor. , a complex humidifier equipped with a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element that performs humidification by cooling the water vapor and discharging low-temperature water vapor as heat exchange occurs when water vapor discharged to the outside of the heating element and atomized water come in contact with each other. It is provided.

The technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is not limited to the technical problem mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. There will be.

The configuration of the present invention for achieving the above object includes a water tank containing water at a predetermined level; An ultrasonic generator located inside the water tank unit and generating ultrasonic waves to atomize the water; A blowing unit coupled to the water tank unit and generating wind to move the atomized water; and an evaporation unit coupled to the top of the water tank unit and generating steam by evaporating the atomized water moved by the blowing unit. A complex type comprising a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element. A humidifier is provided.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the evaporation unit includes a case formed in a hollow cylindrical shape forming an internal space; an induction coil coupled to surround the outside of the case; A heating element is located inside the case, is formed in the shape of a hollow truncated cone forming an internal space, and includes a plurality of heating element holes.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the blowing unit includes a blowing fan that generates wind and transports the atomized water; and a blowing passage through which the wind generated by the blowing fan and the atomized water move.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the induction coil generates a magnetic field when an alternating current is applied, and heat may be generated in the heating element under the influence of the magnetic field.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the water vapor may be discharged through the plurality of heating element holes provided in the heating element.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the evaporation unit may further include a stopper coupled to the upper end of the heating element and having a central portion formed in a concave shape.

In an embodiment of the present invention, a hole-shaped stopper hole is formed in the center of the stopper, and water condensed on the outside of the stopper and generated at the top of the stopper may flow into the heating element through the stopper hole. You can.

In an embodiment of the present invention, a temperature sensor is coupled to the case and positioned to contact the heating element to measure the temperature of the heating element to generate heating element temperature data, and is attached to the outer surface of the water tank to measure atmospheric humidity. It may further include a sensor unit including a humidity sensor that measures and generates atmospheric humidity data.

In an embodiment of the present invention, according to the results of receiving the heating element temperature data from the temperature sensor, receiving the atmospheric humidity data from the humidity sensor, and comparing it with preset data, the ultrasonic generator and the blower and a control unit that controls the operation of the evaporation unit.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit determines the current provided to the induction coil when the heating element temperature data is outside the range of the preset temperature value, according to a result of comparing the heating element temperature data with the preset temperature data. can be controlled.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit compares the atmospheric humidity data with the humidity data preset by the user, and when the atmospheric humidity data reaches a preset value, the ultrasonic generator, the transmitter Abundance and the evaporation unit can be stopped.

The effect of the present invention according to the above configuration is that water atomized by the ultrasonic generator is moved to the heating element using a blowing fan, and the atomized water contacts the inner surface of the heating element heated by induction heating by the induction coil. It is instantly heated and changed into water vapor, and the water vapor is discharged through a plurality of heating element holes on the side of the heating element. Here, some of the atomized water is discharged through the heating element hole provided in the heating element in a state that has not been converted into water vapor, and the water vapor is discharged through the heating element hole provided in the heating element. As the water vapor discharged to the outside and the atomized water come into contact with each other and heat exchange occurs, the water vapor is cooled and low-temperature water vapor is discharged, thereby performing humidification. Therefore, the atomized water is changed into water vapor by heating through surface contact. Depending on the method, energy due to phase change can be minimized, so less power is used, and only momentarily heated water vapor is emitted to prevent the spread of bacteria. Low-temperature water vapor is emitted, reducing the risk of burns.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects described above, and should be understood to include all effects that can be inferred from the configuration of the invention described in the detailed description or claims of the present invention.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a complex humidification device including a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of a complex humidification device including a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the positions and connection relationships of the water tank unit, ultrasonic generator unit, blower unit, and evaporator unit provided in a complex humidifier equipped with a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a plan view of a complex humidification device including a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a side cross-sectional view of a complex humidification device including a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of an evaporation unit provided in a complex humidifier equipped with a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 is a perspective view of an evaporation unit provided in a complex humidifier equipped with a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a diagram showing a heating element provided in a complex humidifier equipped with a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element and water vapor generation from the heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of a heating element provided in a complex humidifier equipped with a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. However, the present invention may be implemented in various different forms and, therefore, is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts that are not related to the description are omitted, and similar parts are given similar reference numerals throughout the specification.

Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be "connected (connected, contacted, combined)" with another part, this means not only "directly connected" but also "indirectly connected" with another member in between. "Includes cases where it is. Additionally, when a part is said to “include” a certain component, this does not mean that other components are excluded, but that other components can be added, unless specifically stated to the contrary.

The terms used herein are only used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to indicate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but are not intended to indicate the presence of one or more other features. It should be understood that this does not exclude in advance the possibility of the existence or addition of elements, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

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

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a complex humidifier 800 including a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of a complex humidifier 800 including a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the complex humidifier 800 equipped with a water vapor generation module using the mesh-type heating element of the present invention includes a water tank 100, an ultrasonic wave generator 200, a blower 300, and an evaporation unit. It includes a unit 400, a sensor unit 500, a control unit 600, and an external controller 700.

Water is contained in the water tank 100 at a predetermined level.

Figure 3 shows a water tank unit 100, an ultrasonic generator unit 200, a blower unit 300, and This is a perspective view showing the position and connection relationship of the evaporation unit 400.

Referring to FIG. 3, the ultrasonic generator 200 is located inside the water tank 100 and generates ultrasonic waves to atomize the water.

Specifically, the ultrasonic generator 200 is located at the bottom of the water tank 100, generates ultrasonic waves upward, and transmits the ultrasonic waves to the water contained in the water tank 100 to atomize the water.

The particle size of atomized water is 1 to 5㎛, which is higher than the density of air, so it is impossible to diffuse into the air on its own.

As a result, the atomized water is changed into water vapor by the evaporation unit 400, which will be described later, and spreads into the air.

The blowing unit 300 is coupled to the water tank 100 and generates wind to move the atomized water.

Figure 4 is a plan view of a complex humidifier 800 including a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Additionally, the arrows in FIG. 4 indicate the flow direction of the wind generated by the blowing fan 310.

Referring to Figure 4, this blowing unit 300 is provided with a blowing fan 310 and a blowing passage 320.

Referring to Figures 3 and 4, the blowing fan 310 is coupled to the inside of the blowing passage 320, and the blowing passage 320 is coupled to the upper part of the water tank unit 100.

In addition, at least a portion of the blowing passage 320 and the evaporation unit 400, which will be described later, are coupled.

The blowing fan 310 described above generates wind and moves the atomized water.

Wind and atomized water generated by the blowing fan 310 move through the blowing passage 320.

Here, the wind generated by the blowing fan 310 moves through the blowing passage 320, as indicated by an arrow in FIG. 4.

Figure 5 is a side cross-sectional view of a complex humidification device 800 equipped with a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.

And, in Figure 5, a in Figure 5 shows that the water contained inside the water tank is atomized by the ultrasonic generator 200, and b in Figure 5 shows that the water atomized by the ultrasonic generator 200 is blown by a blowing fan ( It shows that the wind generated by 310 passes through the blowing passage 320 and moves to the evaporation unit 400.

When explaining the movement of the atomized water in detail with reference to FIG. 5, the above-described ultrasonic generator 200 is located to correspond to the blowing passage 320, and as a result, the atomization generated by the ultrasonic generator 200 The water is located inside the blowing passage 320, and this part is shown as a in FIG. 5.

And, as the wind generated from the blower fan 310 passes through the blower passage 320, it moves the atomized water located inside the blower passage 320 to the evaporation unit 400, which is shown in b in Figure 5. .

The evaporation unit 400 is coupled to the top of the water tank unit 100 and generates water vapor by evaporating the atomized water moved by the blowing unit 300.

Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of the evaporation unit 400 provided in the complex humidifier 800 equipped with a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a perspective view of the evaporation unit 400 provided in a complex humidifier 800 equipped with a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7 , the evaporation unit 400 includes a case 410, an induction coil 420, a heating element 430, and a stopper 440.

The case 410 described above is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape forming an internal space.

Additionally, referring again to FIG. 3, the case 410 is coupled to be positioned at the top of the water tank unit 100, and the lower end of the case 410 is coupled to at least a portion of the blowing passage 320.

In addition, in the complex humidifying device 800 equipped with a water vapor generation module using the mesh-type heating element of the present invention, the shape of the case 410 is described as being formed in the shape of a hollow cylinder forming an internal space, but it is limited to this. Rather, it may be formed in the shape of a hollow truncated cone with a narrow upper part in consideration of electrical efficiency.

Referring to FIG. 7, the induction coil 420 is coupled to surround the outside of the case 410.

The induction coil 420 described above may be formed of a highly conductive conductor.

Accordingly, the induction coil 420 may be preferably formed of one or more materials selected from the group consisting of copper, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed of various conductors such as silver, aluminum, nickel, and chromium. there is.

In addition, the induction coil 420 generates a magnetic field when an alternating current is applied, and heat is generated in the heating element 430 under the influence of the magnetic field.

This heating method is called induction heating.

The induction heating described above is a method of heating by converting electrical energy into thermal energy through electromagnetic induction. When current is supplied to the induction coil 420, eddy currents are generated in the heating element 430, and the heating element 430 generates eddy currents. Joule's heat generated by the resistance of 430 increases the temperature of the heating element 430.

Here, eddy current refers to a eddy current generated by electromagnetic induction of a conductor located in a temporally changing magnetic field such as alternating current. This eddy current increases the temperature of the conductor, resulting in a loss called eddy current loss. Occurs.

Additionally, Joule heat is heat generated when current flows through a conductor with high resistance. Specifically, the free electrons in the conductor actively move and cause many collisions with other atoms, and the kinetic energy of the atoms is converted into thermal energy due to the collisions. At this time, it refers to the amount of heat generated by resistance.

Since the above-mentioned matters regarding eddy current and Joule heat and induction heating using them are general, detailed explanations will be omitted.

Figure 8 is a diagram showing the heating element 430 provided in a complex humidifier 800 equipped with a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention and the generation of water vapor in the heating element 430.

Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of the heating element 430 provided in the complex humidifier 800 equipped with a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.

And, in FIG. 8, (A) of FIG. 8 shows the heating element 430, and (B) of FIG. 8 shows that water vapor is generated inside and outside the heating element 430. Specifically, FIG. 8 In (B), a in FIG. 8 is atomized water, a' in FIG. 8 is some atomized water discharged to the outside of the heating element 430 without being able to change into water vapor, and b in FIG. 8 is a portion of the heated heating element 430. The part where atomized water is heated in contact with the surface, c in FIG. 8 is high-temperature water vapor generated as the atomized water in contact with the heated heating element 430 is heated, and d in FIG. 430) The part where heat exchange occurs through contact between partially atomized water discharged to the outside and high-temperature water vapor, e in FIG. It represents low-temperature water vapor formed by cooling water vapor.

Additionally, in Figure 9, the arrow inside the heating element 430 indicates that convection of atomized water occurs within the heating element 430.

In addition, both c in Figure 8 and e in Figure 8 are water vapor, each has only a difference in temperature, and are mixed, so they are displayed as the same image rather than displayed differently to make them different from each other.

Referring to FIGS. 7, 8(A), and 9, the heating element 430 is located inside the case 410, is formed in the shape of a hollow truncated cone forming an internal space, and has a plurality of heating element holes 431. Equipped with

Each of the plurality of heating element holes 431 described above is formed on the side of the heating element 430 and penetrates the side wall of the heating element 430 in a direction perpendicular to the inclined surface of the side of the heating element 430.

Alternatively, the central axis of each of the plurality of heating element holes 431 may be formed to penetrate the side wall of the heating element 430 so that it is formed parallel to the height direction of the heating element 430, and each of the plurality of heating element holes 431 may be formed through the side wall of the heating element 430. The direction of penetration may be variable.

In addition, the heating element 430 generates heat under the influence of the magnetic field generated by the induction coil 420.

Here, referring to Figures 5, 8 (A), and 8 (B), the water atomized by the blowing fan 310 described above moves into the interior of the heating element 430, and the heating element 430 The atomized water moved inside contacts the heating element 430 where heat is generated and changes into water vapor.

At this time, water vapor is discharged through the plurality of heating element holes 431 provided in the heating element 430, and the plurality of heating element holes 431 are formed in a direction perpendicular to the side of the heating element 430, making it easy to discharge water vapor. can do.

In addition, referring to Figures 6, 8 (A), and 8 (B), the heating element 430 is formed in the shape of a truncated cone whose side surface tapers to a smaller diameter as it moves upward to facilitate the discharge of water vapor. do.

In addition, the upper and lower sides of the heating element 430 may have a diameter equal to the diameter of the upper and lower sides of the side of the heating element 430, and may be formed in a shape that extends in a direction perpendicular to the ground and has a predetermined height.

Then, the portion formed by extending to a predetermined height on the top of the heating element 430 and the stopper portion 440 are coupled.

This heating element 430 is made of one or more materials selected from electrical conductors such as metal and carbon or materials classified as semiconductors such as silicon, germanium, gallium arsenide, and fused silica. can be formed.

Referring to (B) of FIG. 8, to explain in more detail how the atomized water described above changes into water vapor in contact with the heating element 430, the atomized water moved by the wind generated from the blowing fan 310 (a) of FIG. 8 moves into the inside of the heating element 430 through the blowing passage 320, and part of the atomized water that reaches the inside of the heating element 430 contacts the inner surface of the heating element 430 where heat generation occurred. As the atomized water is heated, it instantly changes from a liquid state to a vapor state and is separated from the water molecules (Figure 8b).

Afterwards, high-temperature water vapor (c in FIG. 8), which has a lower density than air, rises by itself through the plurality of heating element holes 431 provided in the heating element 430 and spreads into the air.

Here, some atomized water (a' in FIG. 8 ) that has not been converted into water vapor inside the heating element 430 is discharged to the outside of the heating element 430 through the plurality of heating element holes 431 provided in the heating element 430. It can also happen.

At this time, heat exchange occurs as high-temperature water vapor comes into contact with some atomized water discharged to the outside of the heating element 430 without being able to change into water vapor (d in FIG. 8).

Then, through heat exchange between the low-temperature partially atomized water discharged to the outside of the heating element 430 and the high-temperature water vapor, the high-temperature water vapor is cooled and formed into low-temperature water vapor. (e in Figure 8)

After the above process, some of the atomized water discharged to the outside of the heating element 430 without being able to change into water vapor falls downward due to its higher density than air, and changes into water vapor when it contacts the outer surface of the heating element 430.

As mentioned above, water vapor generated by heating water is generally formed at a high temperature, and if the high temperature water vapor is discharged as is, there is a risk of burns.

Conventional heating humidifiers generate water vapor by boiling water, so the temperature of the water vapor discharged is close to 100°C, which increases the risk of burns. To prevent this, a separate blower must be installed to forcibly cool the water vapor. There is discomfort.

However, in the complex humidifier 800 equipped with a water vapor generation module using the mesh-type heating element of the present invention, some atomized water is not converted into water vapor inside the heating element 430 and is discharged to the outside of the heating element 430. Water has a relatively low temperature compared to water vapor. This low-temperature atomized water comes into contact with high-temperature water vapor outside the heating element 430 and heat exchange occurs, and the high-temperature water vapor is cooled to form low-temperature water vapor.

Due to the above process, the entire water vapor discharged from the complex humidifier 800 equipped with a water vapor generation module using the mesh-type heating element of the present invention is cooled by heat exchange to a low temperature with a relatively lower risk of burns compared to a conventional heated humidifier. It becomes a water vapor state.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 9, the stopper 440 is coupled to the top of the heating element 430, and the center portion is formed in a concave shape.

As the center portion of the stopper 440 is formed in a concave shape, the atomized water located inside the heating element 430 moves to the upper part of the heating element 430 by the wind generated by the blowing fan 310. Then, convection occurs due to the stopper portion 440.

In addition, the stopper 440 has a hole-shaped stopper hole 441 formed in the center portion, and water condensed on the outside of the stopper 440 and generated at the top of the stopper 440 is formed in the stopper hole 441. It flows into the heating element 430 through.

Here, the heating element 430 is formed in the shape of a truncated cone whose diameter decreases upward, and the effect of induction heating by the induction coil 420 decreases as the distance from the induction coil 420 increases.

As a result, the temperature of the heating element 430 heated by the induction coil 420 decreases as the distance from the induction coil 420 increases toward the top of the heating element 430.

Accordingly, condensation occurs due to water vapor generated inside and outside the heating element 430 and the temperature decreasing toward the top of the heating element 430.

For the same reason as above, condensation may occur on the outside of the stopper 440 due to the continuous generation of water vapor, thereby generating water, and the condensed water may accumulate at the top of the stopper 440.

At this time, if the water accumulated at the top of the stopper 440 is not discharged, the water overflows from the top of the stopper 440 and flows along the outer surface of the heating element 430 where heat is generated, causing instantaneous heating and a boiling noise. It can be.

In order to solve the above problem, a stopper hole 441 is formed in the center of the stopper 440, and a stopper hole 441 is formed at the top of the stopper 440 through the stopper hole 441 in the center of the stopper 440. Stagnant water can be discharged, and at this time, the water discharged through the stopper hole 441 flows into the interior of the heating element 430.

In addition, condensation occurs due to convection of the atomized water occurring inside the heating element 430, and condensed water is generated in the lower part of the stopper 440.

However, as the center part of the stopper 440 is formed in a concave shape, the water generated in the lower part of the stopper 440 moves to the center part of the stopper 440 and is stored in the center part of the stopper 440. It is positioned to prevent condensed water from flowing along the inner surface of the heating element 430.

Here, the water generated in the lower part of the stopper 440 is located in the center of the stopper 440 and functions to block the stopper hole 441 formed in the center of the stopper 440, thereby forming a heating element. It is possible to prevent atomized water that has not changed into water vapor located inside 430 from being discharged to the outside through the stopper hole 441 formed in the center of the stopper 440.

In addition, when the amount of water condensed and accumulated at the top of the stopper 440 increases and exceeds a certain standard, the water accumulated at the top of the stopper 440 is caused by the water pressure of the water accumulated at the top of the stopper 440. It is discharged through the stopper hole 441 in the center part of 440 and flows into the interior of the heating element 430.

Referring again to FIG. 2, the sensor unit 500 includes a temperature sensor 510 and a humidity sensor 520.

Referring to (A) of FIGS. 7 and 8, the temperature sensor 510 is coupled to the case 410 and positioned to contact the heating element 430 to measure the temperature of the heating element 430 and generate heating element temperature data. do.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the humidity sensor 520 is attached to the outer surface of the water tank unit 100 and measures humidity in the air to generate air humidity data.

The control unit 600 receives heating element temperature data from the temperature sensor 510, receives atmospheric humidity data from the humidity sensor 520, and compares it with preset data. According to the results, the ultrasonic generator 200 and the blower are operated. Controls the operation of 300 and evaporation unit 400.

Specifically, according to the result of comparing the heating element temperature data and the preset temperature data, the control unit 600 provides the information to the induction coil 420 when the real-time temperature value based on the heating element temperature data is outside the range of the preset temperature value. Control the current.

Here, when the real-time temperature value based on the heating element temperature data is below the range of the preset temperature value, the temperature of the heating element 430 is low and the atomized water may not change into water vapor, so the control unit 600 operates the induction coil. By controlling to provide more current to 420, the temperature of the heating element 430 is raised to a preset temperature value range and maintained so that the atomized water can change into water vapor when it contacts the heating element 430.

Additionally, when the real-time temperature value based on the heating element temperature data is within a preset temperature value range, the control unit 600 maintains the current provided to the induction coil 420.

In addition, if the real-time temperature value based on the heating element temperature data exceeds the preset temperature value range, the atomized water is higher than the temperature of the heating element 430, which can be converted to water vapor, resulting in unnecessary power consumption, and the temperature of the generated water vapor is increased unnecessarily, and water vapor of a higher temperature is emitted compared to water vapor generated when the heating element 430 is within the preset temperature value range, thereby increasing the risk of burns.

Accordingly, the control unit 600 controls to provide less current to the induction coil 420, thereby lowering the temperature of the heating element 430 to a preset temperature value range to prevent unnecessary waste of power and maintain the temperature of water vapor. You can.

And, according to the result of comparing the atmospheric humidity data and the humidity data preset by the user, the control unit 600 operates the ultrasonic generator 200 and the transmitter when the real-time humidity value based on the atmospheric humidity data reaches the preset value. The richness 300 and the evaporation unit 400 are stopped.

Accordingly, the control unit 600 operates the ultrasonic generator 200, the blower 300, and the evaporator 400 when the real-time humidity value based on the atmospheric humidity data reaches within the humidity range of the humidity data preset by the user. By stopping, it is possible to prevent the humidity in the air from continuing to increase and maintain the humidity desired by the user, thereby creating a comfortable environment.

In addition, the external controller 700 controls the ultrasonic generator 200, the blower 300, and the evaporation unit 400, and controls power supply and cutoff, humidification speed control, humidification amount control, and timer functions. .

The external controller 700 described above can remotely control the complex humidification device 800 including a water vapor generation module using the mesh-type heating element of the present invention through a configuration such as the Internet of Things.

This external controller 700 may be composed of a smart device such as a smart phone or tablet PC.

The complex humidifier 800, which includes a water vapor generation module using the mesh-type heating element of the present invention as described above, is an ultrasonic type because water atomized by an ultrasonic generator contacts the heating element 430 and only momentarily heated water vapor is discharged. Unlike humidifiers, there is no problem with the spread of bacteria.

In addition, since the atomized water only needs to be moved up to the heating element 430, noise caused by the blowing fan 310 can be minimized, and the atomized water undergoes a phase change into water vapor as it is heated in contact with the surface of the heating element 430. Since the resulting energy can be minimized, it can be operated using less power.

In addition, since water vapor is generated at a lower temperature than a heated humidifier, there is less risk of burns, and since the atomized water is heated, the noise of boiling water is not generated.

The description of the present invention described above is for illustrative purposes, and those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be easily modified into other specific forms without changing the technical idea or essential features of the present invention. will be. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. For example, each component described as single may be implemented in a distributed manner, and similarly, components described as distributed may also be implemented in a combined form.

The scope of the present invention is indicated by the patent claims described below, and all changes or modified forms derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalent concepts should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

100: Water tank
200: Ultrasound generator
300: blowing unit
310: blowing fan
320: Blowing passage
400: Evaporation unit
410: case
420: Induction coil
430: Heating element
431: Heating element hole
440: Stopper part
441: Stopper hole
500: sensor unit
510: Temperature sensor
520: Humidity sensor
600: Control unit
700: External controller
800: Complex humidification device equipped with a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element

Claims (11)

a water tank containing water at a predetermined level;
An ultrasonic generator located inside the water tank unit and generating ultrasonic waves to atomize the water;
A blowing unit coupled to the water tank unit and generating wind to move the atomized water; and
It includes an evaporation unit coupled to the top of the water tank unit and generating water vapor by evaporating the atomized water moved by the blowing unit,
The evaporation unit,
A case formed in a hollow cylindrical shape forming an internal space;
an induction coil coupled to surround the outside of the case; and
A heating element located inside the case, formed in the shape of a hollow truncated cone forming an internal space, and having a plurality of heating element holes,
The water vapor is discharged through the plurality of heating element holes, and each of the plurality of heating element holes is formed in a direction perpendicular to the inclined surface of the side of the heating element,
The heating element is in a state of low-temperature atomized water in which at least a portion of the atomized water is not converted into the water vapor as the distance from the induction coil increases toward the top of the heating element and the temperature decreases toward the top of the heating element. is discharged to the outside of the heating element,
The high-temperature water vapor discharged to the outside of the heating element comes into contact with the low-temperature atomized water discharged to the outside of the heating element, so that the high-temperature water vapor is cooled and low-temperature water vapor is formed,
A complex humidifier including a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element, wherein at least a portion of the low-temperature atomized water falls and changes into water vapor by contacting an outer surface of the heating element.
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The blower unit,
A blowing fan that generates wind and transports the atomized water; and
A complex humidifier including a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element, characterized by comprising a blowing passage through which the wind generated by the blowing fan and the atomized water move.
According to claim 1,
The induction coil generates a magnetic field when an alternating current is applied, and heat is generated in the heating element under the influence of the magnetic field. A complex humidifier including a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element.
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The evaporation unit,
A complex humidifier having a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element, further comprising a stopper coupled to the upper end of the heating element and having a concave central portion.
According to claim 6,
The stopper has a hole-shaped stopper hole formed in the center of the stopper, and water condensed on the outside of the stopper and generated at the top of the stopper flows into the heating element through the stopper hole. A complex humidifier equipped with a water vapor generation module.
According to claim 4,
A temperature sensor is coupled to the case and positioned to contact the heating element to measure the temperature of the heating element and generate heating element temperature data, and is attached to the outer surface of the water tank to measure humidity in the air and generate atmospheric humidity data. A complex humidifier having a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element, further comprising a sensor unit having a humidity sensor.
According to claim 8,
Controlling the operations of the ultrasonic generator, the blower, and the evaporator according to the results of receiving the heating element temperature data from the temperature sensor, receiving the atmospheric humidity data from the humidity sensor, and comparing them with preset data. A complex humidifier having a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element, further comprising a control unit.
According to clause 9,
The control unit controls the current provided to the induction coil when the heating element temperature data is outside the range of the preset temperature value, according to a result of comparing the heating element temperature data with the preset temperature data. A complex humidifier equipped with a water vapor generation module using a type heating element.
According to clause 9,
According to a result of comparing the atmospheric humidity data with the humidity data preset by the user, the control unit stops the ultrasonic generator, the blower, and the evaporation unit when the atmospheric humidity data reaches a preset value. A complex humidifier equipped with a water vapor generation module using a mesh-type heating element.

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