KR102644315B1 - Humidification Apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

A humidifying device is provided. This humidifying device is installed inside the water storage unit where water is stored, and is inserted into a frame with a heating means mounting hole and a recessed fan mounting groove formed so that parts for providing moisture are installed, and a heating means mounting hole of the frame. It is equipped with a heating means that heats the water stored in the water storage unit, and a fan assembly that is mounted vertically in the fan mounting groove of the frame and transports or exhausts water vapor generated from the water heated by the heating means to a space requiring humidification. Includes. The heating means includes a heating member whose lower part is immersed in water stored in the water storage unit to heat water, a heater member provided in a compressed state in the upper part of the heating member so as to be separated from the water and generating heat to be transferred to the heating member, and a heater member. A heating means frame that covers the upper part of the heating member provided, exposes both outer surfaces of the lower part of the heating member, and fills the interior of the heating member, and is formed to expose a portion of each of both ends of the upper part of the heating means frame. It includes a member injection hole, a connection line connected to the heater member and protruding from the top of the heating means frame through one of the waterproof member injection holes, and a waterproof member filling at least a portion of the interior of the waterproof member injection hole and the heating means frame.

Description

Humidification Apparatus

The present invention relates to a humidification device, and more specifically, has a structure that can improve many problems that occur in water heating means, improves durability and quality, and can stably perform humidification in the device. It is about a humidifying device.

In general, a humidifier is a device that controls indoor humidity by generating water vapor from water.

These humidifying devices are installed in dry or places where high humidity is required to control the humidity inside the room or device.

For example, in the case of an incubator that artificially hatches eggs, the hatching rate can be improved only when the eggs contained therein are maintained under the same conditions as those in nature.

At this time, the incubator must maintain appropriate temperature and humidity, and a humidifying device is installed in the incubator to control these conditions.

In this way, humidifying devices are built into devices that require humidification, such as incubators, as well as humidifying devices used indoors to prevent dry seasons or diseases, thereby maintaining appropriate humidity.

The prior art of such a humidifying device is disclosed in Korea Registered Utility Model No. 20-0460879, etc.

In the case of the prior art described above, it is installed inside a device requiring humidification, and humidification is performed by transporting water vapor generated from water heated by a heater to the inside through a fan.

However, in this case, the fan is always exposed to water, so even when the humidifier is not used, the water under the fan evaporates and water droplets condense on the fan, reducing the durability of the fan and increasing the failure rate due to corrosion. There is a downside.

In addition, in the humidifying device of the prior art, the heater that heats the water and the temperature sensor are simply wrapped by a shrink tube, so the durability is low to protect the heater from the outside, and there is a problem that foreign substances easily stick to it. .

In addition, the shrink tube surrounding the heater and temperature sensor is located inside the heater cover, so if a significant amount of contaminants such as foreign substances get stuck in the heater cover, the heater cover and shrink tube must be separated and removed, requiring a removal process. Not only is this inconvenient, but when contaminants are present, the efficiency of the heater decreases, making it difficult to heat the water to the user's desired temperature.

Republic of Korea Registered Utility Model No. 20-0460879

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a humidifying device that can stably humidify the device by improving durability and quality by having a structure that can improve many problems that occur in heating means by water. .

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a humidifying device that can efficiently perform humidification within the device by having a function that can detect and notify that there is no water in the water storage part of the humidifying device.

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

In order to achieve the above-described problem, the present invention provides a humidifying device. This humidifying device is installed inside the water storage unit where water is stored, and is inserted into a frame with a heating means mounting hole and a recessed fan mounting groove formed so that parts for providing moisture are installed, and a heating means mounting hole of the frame. It is equipped with a heating means that heats the water stored in the water storage unit, and a fan assembly that is mounted vertically in the fan mounting groove of the frame and transports or discharges water vapor generated from the water heated by the heating means to a space requiring humidification. It can be included. The heating means includes a heating member whose lower part is immersed in water stored in the water storage unit to heat water, a heater member provided in a compressed state in the upper part of the heating member so as to be separated from the water and generating heat to be transferred to the heating member, and a heater member. A heating means frame that covers the upper part of the heating member provided, exposes both outer surfaces of the lower part of the heating member, and fills the interior of the heating member, and is formed to expose a portion of each of both ends of the upper part of the heating means frame. It may include a member injection hole, a connection line connected to the heater member and protruding to the upper part of the heating means frame through any one waterproof member injection hole, and a waterproof member filling at least a portion of the interior of the waterproof member injection hole and the heating means frame. there is.

The heating member has a ∩-shaped side cross section, and has at least one rib connecting both sides inside, and the heater member may be provided in a pressed state on the uppermost rib of the heating member.

The heater member may be a PTFE heater, a resistance heater, or a ceramic heater.

The heating means may include a sealing member provided on the uppermost rib of the heating member to block each of the exposed sides of the heater member in order to waterproof the heater member that is provided in a pressed state on the uppermost rib of the heating member.

The humidifying device is installed to be spaced from the fan assembly to the space requiring humidification. It detects the temperature and humidity between the fan assembly and the space requiring humidification, reaches the set temperature, and stores water if the set humidity is not reached even after a certain period of time. It may include a temperature and humidity sensor that sends a signal indicating that there is no water in the unit.

The humidifying device may include a safety cover that surrounds both outer surfaces of the exposed lower portion of the heating member and has at least one hole exposing a portion.

An air inlet hole may be formed through a frame on one side of the fan mounting groove to allow water vapor generated from water heated by the heating means to flow into or be transferred to the fan assembly.

At least one air circulation hole for circulating air may be formed in a frame adjacent to the heating means mounting hole where the heating means is mounted.

As described above, according to the means for solving the problem of the present invention, a heating member whose lower part is immersed in the water stored in the water storage unit to heat the water, and a heating member is provided in a pressed state in the upper part of the heating member to be spaced apart from the water and transmitted to the heating member. By including a heating means including a heater member that generates heat for heating, many problems occurring in the heating means due to water can be improved. Accordingly, a humidifying device that can stably perform humidification within the device can be provided.

In addition, according to the means for solving the problem of the present invention, a humidifying device is provided by including a temperature and humidity sensor that detects the temperature and humidity between the fan assembly and the space requiring humidification and sends a signal indicating that there is no water in the water storage unit. The user can easily see that there is no water in the water storage part. Accordingly, a humidifying device that can efficiently perform humidification within the device can be provided.

Accordingly, the humidifying device according to the means for solving the problem of the present invention has the following effects.

First, a heating means for heating water and a fan assembly for transporting water vapor generated from the water heated by the heating means to a space for humidification are provided. Therefore, with this simple configuration, humidification can be performed by being mounted in a device.

Second, the heating means for heating water includes a heater member that generates heat and a heating member that heats the water by receiving heat from the heater member. The heating member is made of aluminum (Al). Therefore, there is an advantage that when the heater member generates heat, the heat is quickly and easily dissipated to the outside by the heating member made of aluminum.

Third, there is a space at the bottom of the heating member that presses the heater member provided on the inside of the upper part, and the space and the outer circumference are filled with the heating means frame, which is a filler made of a material with excellent heat resistance. Therefore, there is an advantage that the heater member and the heating member can be protected from external shock and can strongly withstand high heat generation from the heater member and the heating member.

Fourth, the heating member made of aluminum is resistant to moisture and can minimize corrosion by water.

Fifth, the heating means is composed of a heater member, a heating member that presses and secures the heater member, and a heating member frame that surrounds them and is mounted on a frame. Therefore, there is an advantage that repair and replacement are easy when a part breaks down.

Sixth, the conventional humidifying device performs humidification by always exposing the fan assembly to water, but the humidifying device according to the solution to the problem of the present invention is mounted so as to stand in the fan mounting groove recessed in the frame. Therefore, the fan assembly is not always exposed to water, which has the advantage of reducing problems of corrosion and failure of parts due to evaporation of water.

Seventh, the humidifying device according to the solution to the problem of the present invention inserts the heating means and the fan assembly into the plate-shaped frame and fixes them by a hook method. Therefore, maintenance and replacement of various parts can be performed easily, and there is an advantage that the humidification device can be conveniently removed and separated for cleaning.

1 is a three-dimensional diagram for explaining a humidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is an exploded three-dimensional view for explaining a humidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 3a and 3b are front and side cross-sectional views for explaining a heating means, which is a component of a humidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 4a and 4b are a combined three-dimensional diagram and an exploded three-dimensional diagram for explaining a method of combining a heater member and a heating member of a heating means, which is a component of a humidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a three-dimensional view for explaining a state in which the humidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention is mounted on the water storage part of the humidifying housing.
Figure 6 is a side cross-sectional three-dimensional view showing the flow of air to explain the process of humidifying the humidifying part of the humidifying housing by the humidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. The advantages and features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described in detail below along with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein and may be embodied in different forms. Rather, the embodiments introduced herein are provided so that the disclosed content will be thorough and complete and so that the spirit of the invention can be sufficiently conveyed to those skilled in the art, and the invention is defined only by the scope of the claims.

The same reference numerals refer to the same elements throughout the specification. Accordingly, the same or similar reference signs may be described with reference to other drawings even if they are not mentioned or described in the corresponding drawings. Additionally, even if reference signs are not indicated, description may be made with reference to other drawings.

The terminology used herein is for describing embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention. As used herein, singular forms also include plural forms, unless specifically stated otherwise in the context. As used in the specification, 'comprises' and/or 'comprising' refers to the presence of one or more other components, steps, operations and/or devices. or does not rule out addition. Additionally, since this is according to a preferred embodiment, reference signs presented according to the order of description are not necessarily limited to that order.

An element is said to be 'connected to' or 'coupled to' another element when it is directly connected to or combined with another element, or with another element in the middle. Includes all cases intervening. On the other hand, when one component is referred to as 'directly connected to' or 'directly coupled to' another component, it indicates that there is no intervening other component. 'And/or' includes each and all combinations of one or more of the mentioned items.

Spatially relative terms such as 'below', 'beneath', 'lower', 'above', and 'upper' are used as a single term as shown in the drawing. It can be used to easily describe the correlation between devices or components and other devices or components. Spatially relative terms should be understood to include different orientations of the device during use or operation in addition to the orientation shown in the drawings. For example, if a device shown in the drawings is turned over, a device described as 'below' or 'beneath' another device may be placed 'above' the other device. Accordingly, the illustrative term 'down' may include both downward and upward directions. The device may also be oriented in other directions, so spatially relative terms may be interpreted according to the orientation.

Additionally, embodiments described in this specification will be described with reference to cross-sectional views and/or plan views, which are ideal illustrations of the present invention. In the drawings, the thicknesses of films and regions are exaggerated for effective explanation of technical content. Accordingly, the form of the illustration may be modified depending on manufacturing technology and/or tolerance. Accordingly, embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the specific form shown, but also include changes in form produced according to the manufacturing process. Accordingly, the regions illustrated in the drawings have schematic properties, and the shapes of the regions illustrated in the drawings are intended to illustrate specific shapes of regions of the device and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

Figure 1 is a three-dimensional diagram for explaining a humidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is an exploded three-dimensional view for explaining a humidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figures 3a and 3b are the present invention. A front view and a side cross-sectional view for explaining a heating means, which is a component of a humidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figures 4a and 4b are a heater of the heating means, which is a component of a humidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a combined three-dimensional diagram and an exploded three-dimensional diagram for explaining the coupling method of the member and the heating member, and Figure 5 is a three-dimensional diagram for explaining a state in which the humidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention is mounted on the water storage part of the humidifying housing. , and Figure 6 is a side cross-sectional three-dimensional view showing the flow of air to explain the process in which the humidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention humidifies the humidifying portion of the humidifying housing.

Referring to Figures 1 to 6, the humidifying device (1) is installed inside the device and largely consists of a frame (2) on which parts for humidification are mounted, a heating means (3) for heating water, and heated water. It includes a fan assembly (5) that transports the water vapor generated from the heater, and the heating means (3) and the fan assembly (5) are connected to a controller (not shown) that performs operations according to the user's settings. , it can be operated by receiving power and signals.

The humidifying device (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention having such a configuration can easily replenish moisture in a space requiring humidification, and is made of a material with excellent durability and thermal conductivity, preventing failure problems due to corrosion of parts and heaters. This is to prevent a decrease in efficiency.

The humidifying device (1) is installed inside the water storage unit (14) where water is stored, and has a heating means mounting hole (20) penetrated so that parts for providing moisture are mounted and a recessed fan mounting groove ( 22) is formed, the frame 2, the heating means 3, which is inserted and mounted into the heating means mounting hole 20 of the frame 2 and heats the water stored in the water storage unit 14, and the frame 2. It is mounted perpendicularly to the fan mounting groove 22 and includes a fan assembly 5 that transfers or discharges water vapor generated from water heated by the heating means 3 to the humidifier 12, which is a space requiring humidification. You can.

Here, the heating means 3 is a heating member 34 whose lower part is immersed in water stored in the water storage unit 14 to heat water, and is provided in a pressed state in the upper part of the heating member 34 so as to be separated from the water to heat the water. A heater member 32 that generates heat to be transferred to the member 34, covers the upper part of the heating member 34 equipped with the heater member 32, and exposes outer surfaces on both sides of the lower part of the heating member 34, and , and a heating means frame 36 that fills the inside of the heating member 34, a waterproof member injection hole 36h formed to expose a portion of both upper ends of the heating means frame 36, and a heater member 32. A connection line 33 that is connected to and protrudes to the upper part of the heating means frame 36 through one of the waterproof member injection holes 36h, and at least the inside of the waterproof member injection hole 36h and the heating means frame 36. It may include a partially filling waterproof member (36hs).

This is explained in more detail for each configuration as follows.

First, the frame 2 is a part where a number of parts for performing humidification are mounted.

This frame 2 is made in a plate-like shape and has a shape like '┗━' when viewed from above, as shown in the attached FIG. 1.

Among these cross sections, the horizontal surface ('━' side of '┗━') has a heating means mounting hole 20 through which the heating means 3, which will be described later, is mounted, is formed through the vertical direction.

In addition, a fan mounting groove 22 in which the fan assembly 5, which will be described later, is mounted is recessed on the vertical surface (the ' ｜ ' side of '┗━').

Next, the heating means 3 is a means for heating water.

As shown in FIG. 2, this heating means 3 largely consists of a heater member 32, a heating member 34, and a heating means frame 36.

The heater member 32 is made of one of a Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater, a resistance heater, or a ceramic heater. However, it is not limited to this. The heater member 32 of the humidifying device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be made of various heaters that can serve to transfer heat to the heating member 34.

Here, the heating means frame 36 is a part that is inserted and mounted into the heating means mounting hole 20 of the frame 2.

It is preferable that the upper part of the heating means frame 36 has the same shape as the heating means mounting hole 20 so that it is inserted and fixed into the heating means mounting hole 20.

As can be seen in FIG. 2, the heating means frame 36 has a plurality of recessed heating means frame coupling holes 37 to be coupled with the heating means mounting holes 20 on its front and rear surfaces.

At this time, a protrusion is formed on the inner surface of the heating means mounting hole 20 to be coupled to the heating means frame coupling hole 37 of the heating means frame 36. These protrusions are formed on the heating means frame 36. It is preferable that they are formed in the same shape, number, and location as the coupling holes 37.

As the projections and grooves are formed in this way, when the heating means frame 36 is inserted into the heating means mounting hole 20 of the frame 2, the direction in which the heating means frame 36 is inserted by the projections and the heating means frame coupling hole 37 It can be easily inserted by guiding the user.

In addition, at least two hooks are formed on some surfaces of the heating means frame 36 and the heating means mounting hole 20, so that the heating means frame 36 is firmly fixed to the frame 2 by these hooks. .

Meanwhile, at least one air circulation hole 26 is formed in the frame 2 adjacent to the heating means mounting hole 20 where the heating means 3 is mounted, and is formed through the air circulation hole 26 in the vertical direction, thereby allowing the surrounding air to flow. It is made so that it can be moved through the air circulation hole (26).

The heating member 34 has a ∩-shaped side cross-section and has at least one rib connecting the two sides inside, and the heater member 32 is pressed on the uppermost rib of the heating member 34. It is made so that it is in good condition.

Thereby, the heater member 32 is spaced apart from the water stored in the water storage portion 14, and the lower portion of the heating member 34 can be positioned to be immersed in the water stored in the water storage portion 14.

The heating means 3 is connected to the heater member 32 and includes a connection line 33 that protrudes to the upper part of the heating means frame 36 through one of the waterproof member injection holes 26h. Accordingly, the heating means 3 can be electrically connected to a controller that performs operations according to the user's settings and can be operated by receiving power and signals.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the heating means 3 is provided in a compressed state on the uppermost rib of the heating member 34 to waterproof the heater member 32. It may include a sealing member 35 provided on the uppermost rib of the heating member 34 to block each of both sides.

Additionally, the heating means 3 may include a waterproof member 36hs that fills at least a portion of the interior of the heating means frame 36 and the waterproof member injection hole 36h. Here, the waterproof member 36hs, although not shown, is formed so that the waterproof solution is injected into the interior of the heating means frame 36 through the waterproof member injection hole 36h to form the heater member 32 and the uppermost rib of the heating member 34. It may be cured while filling the space between the and the heating means frame 36.

Accordingly, since the heater member 32 has a structure that can completely prevent many problems caused by water, durability can be improved.

The sealing member 35 is made of silicon. One of the sealing members 35 may have a through hole through which the previously described connection line 33 passes.

The waterproof member 36hs may be made of cured liquid silicone. However, it is not limited to this. The waterproof member 36hs may be formed from a liquid material that can be hardened to have heat resistance, insulation, and waterproofing properties.

The heating member 34 is a member that generates steam by heating water.

This heating member 34 is made of a metal with high thermal conductivity. Preferably, the heating member 34 of the humidifying device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be made of aluminum. This is because aluminum is light and strong, has excellent thermal conductivity and is resistant to moisture, so when the heater member 32 generates heat, it can heat the water more quickly by dissipating the heat and at the same time prevents the heating member 34 from being corroded by water. Because it is minimized.

The heating means 3 is manufactured by inserting and injecting the heating member 34, which has the heater member 32 therein in a pressed state, into the heating means frame 36.

This heating means frame 36 is made of a heat-resistant material that can withstand even when the temperature of the heating member 34 becomes high when the heater member 32 is heated, and the humidifying device (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention )'s heating means frame 36 is made of polycarbonate, which is resistant to acid and heat.

However, it is not limited to this. The heating means frame 36 may be made of any other type of resin other than polycarbonate as long as it is a material with high heat resistance that can withstand the high heat of the heater member 32 and the heating member 34.

Meanwhile, a coating layer (not shown) may be formed on both exposed outer surfaces of the lower portion of the heating member 34 made of aluminum. The coating layer is formed to protect the exposed outer surfaces of the heating member 34 from corrosion and to increase the heat dissipation efficiency of the heating member 34.

The coating layer of the humidifying device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is made of a heat-resistant Teflon coating material. Teflon coating material is a material that has advantages such as low friction, heat resistance, non-stickiness, and weather resistance. However, it is not limited to this. The coating layer prevents the exposed outer surfaces of the heating member 34 from being corroded, and it may be possible to use a material that can increase the heat dissipation efficiency of the heating member 34.

This Teflon coating material mainly consists of fluoride, and this fluoride component acts as a protective film to prevent foreign substances and contaminants in the water from sticking to the exposed outer surfaces of the heating member 34.

In this way, by forming a coating layer with a Teflon coating material on the exposed outer surfaces of the heating member 34, corrosion of the heating member 34 made of aluminum can be further minimized, and at the same time, contaminants such as minerals and foreign substances in the water are different. Since it does not stick, the heat dissipation efficiency of the heating member 34 can also be increased.

The heating means 3 configured in this way is injected and manufactured in one shape during manufacturing, so that when the heating means 3 is replaced, the heating means frame 36 constituting the external shape of the heating means 3 and the heater member ( There is no inconvenience in having to separate the heating member 34, which is provided in a compressed state, and the heating means frame 36 can be separated from the frame 2 during maintenance, making it easy to repair and exchange parts. .

The heating means 3 of the humidifying device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a safety cover 38 that surrounds both outer surfaces of the exposed lower part of the heating member 34 and has at least one hole exposing a portion. ) may include. The safety cover 38 is intended to protect the operator during maintenance of the humidifying device 1.

Next, the fan assembly 5 transports or discharges water vapor generated from water heated by the heating means 3 to a space requiring humidification.

The fan assembly 5 includes a plurality of blades that rotate and generate wind, and a motor that rotates the blades.

Since this fan assembly 5 is one of the types of general blowing fans, detailed description will be omitted.

The fan assembly 5 has a number of built-in components, such as a motor for rotating a number of blades, and is connected to a controller through a connection line (not shown) to receive power and signals and perform operations.

Accordingly, the water vapor generated from the water heated by the heating means 3 rises to the upper part of the device and flows out into the humidifier 12, a space requiring humidification, by the blowing operation of the fan assembly 5, thereby performing humidification.

This fan assembly 5 is fixed and mounted in the fan mounting groove 22 of the frame 2, and is arranged as shown in FIG. 5 so that air can be blown into the space requiring humidification.

As the fan assembly 5 is mounted in the fan mounting groove 22, it is not always exposed to the surface of water, thereby preventing corrosion of parts due to evaporation of water.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 2, at least two protrusions for supporting the fan assembly 5 are formed in the fan mounting groove 22 to protrude upward at a predetermined length.

In addition, hooks are formed on the sides of these protrusions to firmly fix the fan assembly 5, so that the fan assembly 5 can be easily fixed to the fan mounting groove 22.

Meanwhile, an air inlet hole 24 for transporting air is formed through one side of the fan mounting groove 22 (as shown in FIG. 2).

The air inlet hole 24 is a hole formed to allow air to easily flow into the fan assembly 5 by the blowing operation of the fan assembly 5.

The water vapor generated from the water heated by the heating means (3) rises. At this time, it flows into the fan assembly (5) through the air inlet hole (24) and flows into the space requiring humidification by the blowing operation of the fan assembly (5). It will be transported.

Below, the process in which the humidifying device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is built into the device and humidifies the inside of the device will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.

To help understand the operation and humidification process of the humidifying device 1 of the present invention, as an example, the humidifying device 1 is mounted on a humidifying housing 10 in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped as shown in the drawing. Explain.

The humidifying housing 10 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, and its interior includes a humidifying part 12 in which humidification is to be performed and a water storage part 14 in which water is stored. It is composed.

At this time, the humidifying unit 12 and the water storage unit 14 are formed so that their spaces are separated from each other by a partition plate 16.

And, on the right side of the upper part of the partition plate 16 (as shown in FIG. 5), an air transfer hole 17 is penetrated so that the water vapor generated in the water storage unit 14 can be transferred to the humidifier 12 by the humidifier 1. is formed

Hereinafter, the process of humidification in the humidifying housing 10 having the above shape will be described.

First, the humidifying device 1 of the present invention is installed inside the water storage part 14 of the humidifying housing 10.

At this time, the humidifying device 1 must be installed so that the lower part of the heating member 4 of the heating means 3 is immersed in the water stored in the water storage unit 14, and the fan assembly 5 must be installed in the partition plate 16. It is preferably installed to face the air transfer hole 17.

Next, the user injects water into the water storage unit 14 before operating the humidifying device 1.

Here, the amount of water injected is preferably such that the exposed outer surfaces of the lower part of the heating member 34 are sufficiently submerged in water.

Then, the connection line 33 connected to the heater member 32 of the heating means 3 of the humidifying device 1 is connected to the controller to wait for operation.

Next, the user sets the maximum temperature value required by the humidifier 12 through the controller and starts operating the humidifier 1.

Accordingly, the heater member 32 of the heating means 3 of the humidifying device 1 generates heat.

The water stored in the water storage unit 14 is heated by the heating member 34 to which heat is transferred by heat generation from the heater member 32, thereby vaporizing it into water vapor.

The vaporized water vapor rises as shown in FIG. 6 and is simultaneously transferred to the fan assembly 5 through the air inlet hole 24 of the frame 2.

And the transported air moves from the rear of the fan assembly 5 to the front by the blowing operation of the fan assembly 5 and flows into the interior of the humidifier 12 through the air transfer hole 17 of the partition plate 16. do.

As a result, the interior of the humidifying unit 12 can be humidified.

In addition, the humidifying device (1) is provided to be spaced apart from the fan assembly (5) toward the humidifying unit (12), which is a space requiring humidification, and detects the temperature and humidity between the fan assembly (5) and the humidifying unit (12) to adjust the temperature to the set temperature. If the set humidity is not reached even after a certain period of time, it may include a temperature and humidity sensor 6 that sends a signal indicating that there is no water in the water storage unit 12.

For example, after the user reaches the maximum temperature value required by the humidifier 12 through the controller, the humidity value detected by the temperature and humidity sensor 6 may not reach the set humidity value even after a certain period of time. In this case, it is determined that the amount of water stored in the water storage unit 14 is insufficient or absent.

This means that when the heating member 34 is immersed in water, the temperature and humidity values detected by the temperature and humidity sensor 6 maintain the set temperature and humidity values, but the humidity values detected by the temperature and humidity sensor 6 are maintained. If the set humidity value is not reached, this is because there is insufficient or no water in the water storage unit 14.

Accordingly, if the temperature and humidity values set in the temperature and humidity sensor 6 are not reached even after a certain period of time, it is determined that the water in the water storage unit 14 is insufficient or absent, and the controller injects water into the water storage unit 14. Please let us know that there is no such thing.

In this way, when it is known that water is insufficient or absent, the user can replenish water in the water storage unit 14 to enable the humidification device 1 to operate.

In addition, when the user wishes to receive a small amount of humidification according to his/her preference, it is possible to control the humidification to be relatively small by lowering the set temperature and humidity values of the temperature and humidity sensor 6.

This is accomplished through a controller that allows the user to configure control settings.

Accordingly, the controller informs the user that water in the water storage unit 14 is insufficient and guides the user to replenish water.

By performing humidification with the humidifying device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the humidifying operation requested by the user can be performed, and in particular, it has a structure that can improve many problems caused by water. There is an advantage that the durability and quality of the humidifying device (1) can be improved by the heating means (3).

The humidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided in a compressed state within the upper part of the heating member so as to be spaced apart from the heating member and the water and the heating member that heats the water by immersing the lower part in the water stored in the water storage unit to transfer heat to the heating member. By including a heating means including a heater member that generates, many problems that occur in the heating means due to water can be improved. Accordingly, a humidifying device that can stably perform humidification within the device can be provided.

In addition, the humidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a temperature and humidity sensor that detects the temperature and humidity between the fan assembly and the space requiring humidification and sends a signal indicating that there is no water in the water storage unit, so that the humidifying device The user can easily see that there is no water in the water storage unit. Accordingly, a humidifying device that can efficiently perform humidification within the device can be provided.

Above, embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the attached drawings, but those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical idea or essential features. You will understand that it exists. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive.

1: Humidification device
2: frame
3: Heating means
5: Fan assembly
6: Temperature and humidity sensor
10: Humidification housing
12: humidification unit
14: water storage unit
16: partition plate
17: Air transfer hole
20: Heating means mounting hole
22: Fan mounting groove
24: air inlet hole
26: air circulation hole
32: heater member
33: connection line
34: heating member
35: Sealing member
36: Heating means frame
36h: Waterproofing member injection hole
36hs: Absence of waterproofing
37: Heating means frame coupling hole
38: safety cover

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A frame installed inside the water storage unit where water is stored and having a heating means mounting hole and a recessed fan mounting groove formed therethrough so that parts for providing moisture are mounted;
Heating means inserted and mounted in the heating means mounting hole of the frame and heating the water stored in the water storage unit; and
A fan assembly mounted perpendicularly to the fan mounting groove of the frame and transporting or discharging water vapor generated from the water heated by the heating means to a space requiring humidification,
The heating means:
A heating member having a ∩-shaped side cross section and at least one rib connecting both sides inside, the lower part of which is immersed in the water stored in a water storage unit to heat the water;
a heater member provided in a pressed state on the uppermost rib of the heating member to be spaced apart from the water and generating heat to be transferred to the heating member;
a sealing member provided on the uppermost rib of the heating member to block each of the exposed sides of the heater member;
a heating means frame that surrounds at least an upper part of the heating member equipped with the heater member and is coupled to the heating means mounting hole;
a waterproof member injection hole formed to expose a portion of both upper ends of the heating means frame;
a connection line connected to the heater member and protruding toward the upper part of the heating means frame through one of the sealing member and the waterproofing member injection hole; and
and a waterproof member that fills at least a portion of the waterproof member injection hole and the interior of the heating means frame.
It is provided to be spaced apart from the fan assembly toward the space where humidification is needed, and detects the temperature and humidity between the fan assembly and the space where humidification is needed. After reaching the set temperature, if the set humidity is not reached even after a certain period of time, the A humidifying device further comprising a temperature and humidity sensor that sends a signal indicating that there is no water in the water storage unit. According to clause 1,
A humidifying device in which the heater member is a PTsi heater, resistance heater, or ceramic heater. delete delete delete

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