KR102929350B1 - air purifier - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of air purifier technology and provides an air purifier. In some embodiments, the air purifier of the present invention has a cleaning module, an air inlet module, and a support module that are independently and relatively detachable from each other; in other embodiments, the air purifier of the present invention has a humidifying function, and can implement water supply and water stop functions.

Description

air purifier

The present invention belongs to the field of air purifier technology, and particularly relates to air purifiers.

An air purifier is mainly composed of a system including a motor, a fan, and an air filter net. The operating principle is that the motor drives the fan to rotate, causing indoor air to circulate and flow, polluted air passes through the filter net, and various contaminants are filtered or adsorbed, and the filtered clean air is discharged back out of the machine to achieve the purpose of cleaning and purifying the air.

While conventional air purifiers each possess their own advantages, they also possess some drawbacks. Therefore, there is a demand for improved modularization of air purifiers. The present invention primarily aims to provide solutions that address these and other issues.

The present invention aims to propose an air purifier by taking into account the above-described problems existing in the prior art.

The purpose of the present invention is realized through the following technical solutions, and in the air purifier of the present invention,

A cleaning module comprising a filter mechanism, wherein the filter mechanism comprises a plurality of filter layers sequentially installed from the inside to the outside, each filter layer having a ring shape extending along the axial direction; wherein an air inlet passage is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the side of the outermost filter layer, and an air outlet passage is formed on the hollow interior of the innermost filter layer;

An air inlet module in which air is drawn in from the air inlet passage, flows through each of the filter layers in sequence, and is then discharged from the air discharge passage, wherein the air outlet is included, and the air outlet is connected to the air discharge passage;

It includes one support module that supports the bottom of the air purifier.

Here, the air inlet module, the cleaning module, and the support module are connected in a detachable manner.

In the air purifier described above, the support module comprises: a bottom sheet; a plurality of fixed support members connected to the bottom sheet in a detachable manner; and a plurality of movable support members connected to the bottom sheet in a detachable manner.

The movable support member has a first state and a second state corresponding to a change in the floor sheet, and when the movable support member is in the first state, the movable support member is accommodated therein; and when the movable support member is in the second state, the movable support member includes one receiving groove extending out of the floor sheet.

In the air purifier described above, the air purifier of the present invention further includes an air guide cover mounted to the air outlet in a detachable manner, wherein the air guide cover,

A cover body having a second air chute defined therein, comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the second end is rotatable relative to the first end; wherein an air inlet side is formed at the first end, an air discharge side is formed at the second end, and the air discharge port is connected to the air inlet side;

It includes a flexible assembly mounted between the first end and the second end of the cover body, and adjusting the angle between the second end and the first end to form a different air discharge direction at the second end.

In the air purifier described above, the air guide cover,

A storage sheet in which a storage groove is formed inside, the cover body has an extreme state under the interlocking of the elastic assembly, and when the cover body is in the extreme state, both the cover body and the elastic assembly are stored inside the storage groove; and

Further comprising one cover body that moves to cover the above storage home,

The above elastic assembly comprises a hinged connecting sheet;

It includes a plurality of rotating members spaced apart between the first end and the second end of the cover body, rotatably mounted on the hinge connection sheet, and fixedly connected between the cover bodies.

In the air purifier described above, the air inlet module includes a heating assembly that is connected to the air outlet and heats air passing through the air outlet;

The heating assembly comprises at least one heating element, wherein the heating element has an air passage provided therethrough, the air passage communicates with the air outlet, and the heating element at least partially covers the air outlet in the air discharge direction.

Second, in the air purifier of the present invention,

A cleaning module comprising a filter mechanism, wherein the filter mechanism comprises a plurality of filter layers sequentially installed from the inside to the outside, each of the filter layers forming a ring shape extending along the axial direction; wherein an air inlet passage is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the side of the outermost filter layer, and an air outlet passage is formed on the hollow interior of the innermost filter layer;

An air intake module that draws air in from the air intake passage, sequentially passes through each of the filter layers, and then discharges the air from the air exhaust passage, wherein the air intake module includes an air exhaust port, and the air exhaust port is connected to the air exhaust passage;

The above cleaning module,

Further comprising one humidifying device, said humidifying device comprising:

A water tank having a water storage cavity formed inside;

A first air chute is installed between the air inlet passage and the air outlet passage, and the first air chute is installed to circulate air, and the air is moistened by internal storage of water while passing through the first air chute; and

The water storage cavity and the water storage member are connected to each other, and a driving member is included to allow water inside the water storage cavity to pass through the water storage member.

In the air purifier described above, the humidifying device further includes one water supply assembly, and the water supply assembly comprises:

A water supply port installed on the outer surface of the air purifier;

A water storage cavity communicating with the above water supply port and the above water storage cavity;

Includes a cover body that moves and covers the water supply port,

In the air purifier described above, the cover body,

A cover part matching the size of the above water inlet;

A guide part installed at the bottom of the above cover part; and

It is installed on both sides of the cover part facing the water inlet, and includes two rib parts extending from the upper part of the cover part to the lower part of the guide part.

Here, a guide groove is formed between the cover portion, the guide portion, and the rib portion.

In the air purifier described above, the cover body is hinge-connected and mounted between the water inlets so that a hinge connection structure is installed, the cover body is rotatably mounted to the water inlet through the hinge connection structure, the hinge connection structure includes a hinge connection groove and a hinge connection pillar, the hinge connection groove is installed in one of the cover body and the water inlet, the hinge connection pillar is installed in the other, a gap is installed in the hinge connection groove, and the size of the gap is slightly smaller than the diameter of the hinge connection pillar.

In the air purifier described above, the humidifying device further comprises a water stop assembly, wherein the water stop assembly comprises:

A servo member that is movably mounted inside the water storage cavity and moves along the water level inside the water storage cavity;

comprising one index member electrically connected to the servo member;

Here, the index member has a first position under the linkage of the servo member, and when the index member is placed in the first position, the index member blocks the communication between the water supply assembly and the water storage cavity;

The above servo member is a floating member, and the floating member always floats on the water surface.

In the air purifier described above, the servo member is fixedly connected to the index member, and a straight guide member is installed between the servo member and the water tank.

In the air purifier described above, the index assembly further includes one electrically-driven member including a first end and a second end, wherein the servo member is electrically connected to the index member;

Here, the servo member is mounted on the first end, the second end is hingedly connected and mounted, and the index member is mounted between the first end and the second end.

In the air purifier described above, the index assembly further includes one electrically-driven member including a first end and a second end, wherein the servo member is electrically connected to the index member;

Here, the servo member is mounted on the first end, the middle part of the electric member is hinge-connected and mounted, and the index member is mounted on the second end.

In the air purifier described above, the humidifying device,

The water storage member and the water storage cavity are connected to each other, and a return water assembly is further included to allow excess water inside the water storage member to return to the water storage cavity.

In the air purifier described above, the humidifying device further includes a water disposing assembly that connects the output terminal of the driving member and the water storage member, and allows water inside the water storage cavity to be uniformly disposed in the water storage member.

In some embodiments, the air purifier of the present invention has a function in which the purification module, the air inlet module, and the support module are independent of each other and relatively detachable; in some other embodiments, the air purifier of the present invention can implement a water supply and water supply function while having a humidifying function.

Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram showing an air purifier in some embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 2 is an exploded view showing an air purifier in some embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a front view showing an air purifier in some embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the AA direction shown in FIG. 3 in some embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the BB direction shown in FIG. 3 in some embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram showing a humidifying device in some embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a structural schematic diagram showing a water placement assembly in some embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a structural schematic diagram showing a return water assembly in some embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a structural schematic diagram showing a water supply assembly in some embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 10 is a structural schematic diagram showing a cover body in some embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a structural schematic diagram showing a water stop assembly in some embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a structural schematic diagram showing another form of an index assembly in some embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 13 is an exploded view showing an air inlet module in some embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 14 is a structural schematic diagram showing an air guide cover in some embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 15 is a structural schematic diagram showing a support module in some embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 16 is a structural schematic diagram showing a support member in some embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 17 is a partial diagram showing a floor sheet in some embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 18 is a structural schematic diagram showing a latch-type structure in some embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 19 is a structural schematic diagram showing a heating element and an air exhaust port in some embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 20 is a structural schematic diagram showing another type of heating element and air exhaust port in some embodiments of the present invention.

The following describes the technical features and advantages of the present application in more detail by combining the drawings, so that a person skilled in the art can more easily understand the advantages and features of the present application and clearly define the protection scope of the present invention.

It should be noted that the technical terms used in the present application, such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", and "outer", are derived from the directional or positional relationships shown in the drawings and are merely intended to conveniently explain the content of the present invention. They do not necessarily indicate or imply that the indicated device or element is configured and operated in a specific direction or in a specific direction. Therefore, they are not limited to the present invention.

Additionally, the technical terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying the relative importance or significance of the technical features they refer to.

It should be noted that, except for the provisions and limitations specifically stated in the description of this application, the technical terms "mounting," "connection," and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they include fixed connection, detachable connection, integral connection, direct connection, indirect connection via an intermediate medium, and connection within two elements. Those skilled in the art should understand the specific meanings of these technical terms used in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

In the air purifier provided in the embodiment of the present application, a cleaning module, an air inlet module, and a support module are combined in a detachable manner to form an entire machine, so that each functional module can be separated independently for easy replacement or maintenance, and it is also convenient to additionally assemble other functional modules, thereby further expanding the function or structure of the air purifier.

The basic idea of the embodiment of the present application to achieve the above-described purpose is as follows.

In the air purifier of the present invention, referring to FIGS. 1 to 5,

A cleaning module (20) comprising a filter mechanism (210), wherein the filter mechanism (210) comprises a plurality of filter layers sequentially installed from the inside to the outside, each filter layer having a ring shape extending along the axial direction; wherein an air inlet passage is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the side of the outermost filter layer, a first air discharge passage is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the side of the innermost filter layer, and a second air discharge passage (214) is formed on the hollow interior of the innermost filter layer;

An air intake module (30) that generates power in the air to draw in air from an air inlet passage, sequentially passes through each filter layer, and then discharges the air from the first air discharge passage to the second air discharge passage (214); further comprising one air discharge port (36), the air discharge port (36) being connected to the second air discharge passage (214);

It includes a support module (10) that supports the bottom of the air purifier;

Here, the air inlet module (30), the cleaning module (20), and the support module (10) are connected in a detachable manner, and the air inlet module (30) forms a circulating force in the air so that the air passes through the filter mechanism (210) of the cleaning module (20), and the filter mechanism (210) filters or adsorbs contaminants in the air, and the filtered clean air is discharged from the air outlet (36).

In this embodiment, the air inlet structure, the cleaning structure, and the support structure each form individual functional modules, but are connected to each other in a detachable manner, so that, on the one hand, each functional module can be easily separated independently, making subsequent replacement or maintenance convenient; on the other hand, it is convenient to additionally install other additional modules, so that the functions of the air purifier can be expanded.

Here, the filter mechanism (210) is configured such that a plurality of ring-shaped filter layers are sequentially overlapped from the inside to the outside, and the plurality of filter layers can each be made of different filter media, and each filter layer can process different pollutants in the air, or the plurality of filter layers can form a step-wise treatment for the air to improve the overall purification effect; In addition, air is introduced from the outer peripheral surface of the side of the ring-shaped filter layer, and air inside the closed space is introduced from each direction of the outer peripheral surface of the filter layer, so that the amount of air introduced increases, and the air flow is introduced more uniformly into the filter mechanism (210); Unlike the conventional flat filter mesh structure, the above-described ring-shaped filter layer structure simultaneously improves the filter treatment area.

It should be noted that the ring-shaped structure of the above-described filter layer may be a circular ring, a square ring, an elliptical ring, or any other closed ring-shaped body, and this does not affect the implementation of the technical effects of the present application.

Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, in this embodiment, two filter layers are described as an example, and the filter mechanism (210) includes a first filter layer (212) and a second filter layer (213) in order from the outside to the inside; wherein, the first filter layer (212) may be a HEPA filter net, and the HEPA filter net may filter out floating particles in the air; and the second filter layer (213) may be an activated carbon filter net, and the activated carbon filter net may adsorb harmful gases in the air, and the combination of the two filter layers described above sufficiently purifies indoor air.

In some possible embodiments, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5, the cleaning module (20) may further include a ring-shaped protective jacket (211), wherein the protective jacket (211) is installed on the periphery of the filter mechanism (210) to form protection for the filter mechanism (210), and a plurality of ventilation holes (not shown) are uniformly installed on the protective jacket (211) along the circumferential direction, so that air outside the protective jacket (211) can be introduced into the protective jacket (211) through the ventilation holes; at the same time, by setting a reasonable hole diameter of the ventilation holes, the protective jacket (211) can perform an initial filtering action, and impurities with relatively large particle sizes in the air are prevented from being trapped on the periphery of the protective jacket (211) to block or damage the filter layer.

An air inlet passage is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the side of the first filter layer (212), and a ventilation hole is connected to the air inlet passage so that air outside the first filter layer (212) can be introduced into the filter mechanism (210), and a first air discharge passage is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the side of the second filter layer (213), so that clean air filtered through two stages is discharged from the first air discharge passage, and a second air discharge passage (214) is formed in the hollow interior of the second filter layer (213), and the second air discharge passage (214) discharges clean air along the X direction.

In some preferred embodiments, referring to FIGS. 4 and 6, the cleaning module (20) further includes a humidifying device (220); the humidifying device (220) further includes a water tank (221), a water storage member (222), and a second driving member; A water storage cavity (2211) is formed inside a water tank (221), a water storage member (222) is installed between an air inlet passage and a second air discharge passage (214), the water storage member (222) has a water storage function, and a first air chute for circulating air is installed inside the water storage member (222), a second driving member is connected between the water storage cavity (2211) and the water storage member (222), the second driving member provides power to transfer water inside the water tank (221) to the water storage member (222), the water storage member (222) is arranged in an air circulation passage, and as air passes through the water storage member (222), moisture is added by the water stored inside it, so that an air humidification function is implemented.

For example, the above-described water storage member (222) may be a porous material capable of absorbing moisture, such as cotton or a mesh, and the porous structure may form a first air chute for circulating air. The second driving member may be a water pump, and the water pump may be mounted on the bottom of the water tank (221), and the output end of the water pump is connected to the water storage member (222) through a pipeline, and the water pump pumps water inside the water tank (221) and introduces it into the water storage member (222), and humidification is implemented through the water stored inside the water storage member (222) in the process of air passing through the water storage member (222).

In some preferred embodiments, referring to FIG. 5, the water storage member (222) may have a ring shape extending in the axial direction, and the water storage member (222) is arranged coaxially on the inside of the second filter layer (213), and after the air is filtered through the first filter layer (212) and the second filter layer (213), it is introduced from the outer peripheral surface of the side of the water storage member (222) and then discharged from the inner peripheral surface of the side thereof, and in this process, sufficient contact is made with the water stored inside the water storage member (222) to realize humidification.

In some more preferred embodiments, referring to FIG. 6, the humidifying device (220) may further include one water dispensing assembly (223) communicating with the output terminal of the second driving member and the water storage member (222), and used to uniformly distribute water within the water storage cavity (2211) to each portion of the water storage member (222).

Referring to FIG. 7, the water dispensing assembly (223) can be placed on the upper surface of the water storage member (222), and a mounting groove (2231) into which the water storage member (222) is inserted is installed, and has a single ring-shaped water dispensing cavity (2232), and a plurality of water dispensing holes (2233) are uniformly installed on the side wall of the water dispensing cavity (2232) close to the mounting groove (2231), and the water dispensing holes (2233) are communicated with the water storage member (222), and the water dispensing cavity (2232) is communicated with the output terminal of the second driving member through a pipeline, and the second driving member transfers water inside the water storage cavity (2211) to the water dispensing cavity (2232), and then uniformly passes the water to the water storage member (222) through each water dispensing hole (2233), and through the above-described method, to the water storage member (222). Distribute water evenly.

In some more preferred embodiments, referring to FIG. 6, the humidifying device (220) further includes a return water assembly (224) in which the water reservoir (222) and the water storage cavity (2211) are connected to each other and circulate excess water within the water reservoir (222) back into the water storage cavity (2211).

Referring to FIG. 8, the water recovery assembly (224) may include a water recovery groove (2241) that may be formed at the top of the water tank (221) while being installed at the bottom of the water storage member (222), and the water recovery groove (2241) may be configured to insert and mount the lower portion of the water storage member (222), and the mounting groove (2231) and the water recovery groove (2241) may jointly implement fixed mounting of the water storage member (222) in the axial direction, and a plurality of water recovery holes (2242) may be formed at the bottom of the water recovery groove (2241), and the water recovery holes (2242) may be connected to the water storage member (222) and the water storage cavity (2211), and excess water inside the water storage member (222) may flow back into the water storage cavity (2211) through the water recovery holes (2242) to reuse the water. The number of times the water tank (221) is supplied can be reduced.

In some preferred embodiments, the humidifying device (220) is detachably mounted on the air purifier and communicates with the water storage cavity (2211) to supply water to the water storage cavity (2211); unlike conventional air purifiers, the air purifier of the present application embodiment may further include one water supply assembly (225) capable of supplying water without the need to frequently attach or detach the water tank (221).

Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, the water supply assembly (225) may include one water supply chamber (2251) and one cover body (2252); wherein, a water supply port (22511) is installed in the water supply chamber (2251), and the water supply chamber (2251) is detachably mounted inside the air purifier so that the water supply port (22511) is formed on an outer surface of the air purifier; a water storage cavity (22512) is formed inside the water supply chamber (2251), and the water storage cavity (22512) is communicated with the water supply port (22511) and the water storage cavity (2211); and the cover body (2252) movably covers the water supply port (22511).

Through the above-described method, the water supply port (22511) is installed on the outer surface of the air purifier, and it is convenient to manually supply water into the water storage cavity (22512) through the water supply port (22511), and the water storage cavity (22512) can be connected to the water storage cavity (2211) through a pipeline, and preferably, the water storage cavity (22512) can be installed above the water storage cavity (2211), and the bottom of the water storage cavity (22512) is connected to the water storage cavity (2211) through a drip pipe (226), and the water inside the water storage cavity (22512) is convenient to smoothly circulate to the water storage cavity (2211) through the drip pipe (226) under the action of gravity; The cover body (2252) covers the water supply port (22511) so that it can be moved, and prevents impurities from flowing into the water tank (221) and contaminating the water when water is not supplied.

Preferably, the water supply assembly (225) is mounted in an upper position of the air purifier in a detachable manner so that the user does not have to bend over when supplying water through the water supply port (22511).

In addition, the entire water supply assembly (225) is mounted on the air purifier in a detachable manner, and compared with directly opening the water supply port (22511) on the water tank (221), installing a separate water supply assembly (225) can, on the one hand, avoid the cover body (2252) from directly applying force to the water tank (221), and ensure the structural strength of the water tank (221); on the other hand, the water supply assembly (225) is appropriately mounted at a suitable position on the air purifier according to the structural arrangement of the air purifier, so that a more personalized water supply operation can be realized without being restricted by the specific position of the water tank (221).

In some possible embodiments, the cover body (2252) is mounted to the water inlet (22511) in a detachable manner.

Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, the cover body (2252) may include a cover portion (22521), a guide portion (22522), and a rib portion (22523), and the cover portion (22521) is used to cover the water supply port (22511) by matching the size of the water supply port; the guide portion (22522) is installed on the lower side of the cover portion (22521), and the guide portion (22522) is inserted into the water supply port (22511) to guide the cover portion (22521) to be positioned at the water supply port (22511), and when the cover portion (22521) covers the water supply port (22511), the guide portion (22522) is joined to the inner wall of the water storage cavity (22512), thereby improving the connection strength between the cover body (2252) and the water supply port (22511); The number of ribs (22523) is two, and the two ribs (22523) are installed on both sides of the cover (22521), and the ribs (22523) extend from the top of the cover (22521) to the bottom of the guide (22522), and the two ribs (22523) are matched with the cover (22521) and the guide (22522) so that one guide groove is formed on the inside of the cover body (2252), and when water is supplied, the water flow can flow into the water storage cavity (22512) under the guidance of the guide groove.

A hinge connection pillar (22513) may be installed on both sides of the water inlet (22511), and a hinge connection groove (22524) is installed correspondingly on the side walls of the two ribs (22523), and a gap (123) is opened in the hinge connection groove (22524), and the size of the gap (123) is slightly smaller than the diameter of the hinge connection pillar (22513), so that the hinge connection pillar (22513) can be deformed by compressing the gap (123) and mounted on the hinge connection groove (22524), and the cover body (2252) covers the water inlet (22511) by moving through rotation surrounding the hinge connection pillar (22513).

Furthermore, position limiting blocks (22514) can be further installed on both sides of the water inlet (22511), and position limiting grooves (22525) are installed correspondingly on the side walls of the two rib parts (22523), and when the cover part (22521) completely covers the water inlet (22511), the above-described position limiting blocks (22514) are fitted into the position limiting grooves (22525) to limit the position of the cover of the cover part (22521).

In some more preferred embodiments, when the cover part (22521) covers the water inlet (22511), it is flush with the outer surface of the air purifier, and the water chamber (2251) is mounted invisibly inside the air purifier, so that the mounting of the water supply assembly (225) is more concealed and has better aesthetics; and one opening/closing handle (22526) can be installed on the cover body (2252), and when used, the cover body (2252) can be conveniently opened/closed through the above-described opening/closing handle (22526).

In some preferred embodiments, the humidifying device (220) further includes a water stop assembly installed between the water tank (221) and the water supply assembly (225) and used to automatically block the communication between the water tank (221) and the water supply assembly (225) when the water level inside the water tank (221) reaches a set value.

In some possible embodiments, the index assembly (227) may include a servo member and an index member; wherein the servo member is movably mounted inside the water storage cavity (2211), the servo member moves along the water level inside the water storage cavity (2211) and floats or sinks according to a change in the water level inside the water storage cavity (2211); the index member and the servo member are electrically connected, the index member has a first position under the interlocking of the servo member, and when the index member is placed in the first position, the index member blocks the communication between the water supply assembly (225) and the water storage cavity (2211), thereby implementing an automatic stop function when the water in the water tank (221) is full.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 11, the servo member may include a float plate (2271), the density of the float plate (2271) being less than that of water, a first end of the float plate (2271) being hinged and mounted inside the water tank (221), and a second end surrounding the first end and swinging up and down while always floating on the water surface; The index member includes a single sealing column (2272), and the sealing column (2272) is mounted between the first end and the second end, and the second end floats or sinks according to the change in the water level, and the sealing column (2272) moves in the same direction by interlocking, and when the water level inside the water tank (221) rises to a certain position, the second end moves to the first position by interlocking the sealing column, and the sealing column (2272) is closely connected to the water inlet of the water tank (221) facing upward to block the communication between the water supply assembly (225) and the water storage cavity (2211), and the water supply assembly (225) stops supplying water into the water storage cavity (2211).

Alternatively, in some possible embodiments, referring to FIG. 12, the servo member includes one float block (2273), the index member includes one sealing cover (2274), the float block (2273) and the sealing cover (2274) are electrically connected through a power rod (2275), the middle portion of the power rod (2275) is hingedly connected and mounted, and the float block (2273) and the sealing cover (2274) are each installed at both ends of the power rod (2275), the float block (2273) floats up and down according to changes in water level but always floats on the water surface, and moves in the reverse direction by interlocking with the sealing cover (2274); The sealing cover (2274) extends to the inside of the downpipe (226), and a sealing surface (2261) is installed at the outlet point of the downpipe (226), and when the water level inside the water tank (221) is relatively low, the float block is placed at a low position, and the electric rod (2275) places the sealing cover (2274) at a relatively high position inside the downpipe (226), so that water flows out from the gap between the sealing cover (2274) and the downpipe (226), and when the water level inside the water tank (221) rises to a certain value, the float block (2273) floats, and the sealing cover (2274) moves downward under the linkage of the electric rod (2275), and the sealing cover (2274) is closely connected to the above-described sealing surface (2261) so that the gap between the downpipe (226) and the water tank (221) is formed. It can automatically stop water from flowing in by blocking the flue.

In some preferred embodiments, referring to FIG. 6, the humidifier (220) further includes a liquid level display device (2212) that indicates the water level inside the water tank (221) in real time, so that the user can conveniently observe the amount of water inside the water tank (221) and supply water at an appropriate time. For example, the liquid level display device (2212) may be a liquid level gauge or a digital device installed on the outer wall surface of the water tank (221).

In some preferred embodiments, an ultraviolet sterilizing lamp, a silver ion sterilizing device, or both are installed inside the water tank (221) and used to sterilize the water.

In some possible embodiments, referring to FIGS. 4 and 13, the air inlet module (30) includes a first drive member (34) and a rotor (33); an output terminal of the first drive member (34) is fixedly connected to the rotor (33); the first drive member (34) drives the rotor (33) to rotate, thereby forming a negative pressure, and sucking in clean air discharged from the second air discharge passage (214) and discharging it through the air discharge port (36).

Preferably, the grid of the air outlet (36) can be rotated, and further, the wind direction of the air outlet (36) can be adjusted by rotating the grid.

Preferably, the air inlet module (30) is mounted above the cleaning module (20) along the X direction, the air outlet (36) is installed on the upper side of the air inlet module (30), and air is introduced from various directions such as the side of the protective jacket (211) and then discharged upward again through the air outlet (36).

In some preferred embodiments, the air inlet module (30) may further include one housing (31), and an accommodation space (311) is formed inside the housing body (31), and both the first driving member (34) and the rotor (33) described above are mounted inside the accommodation space (311), and one case (35) is installed inside the accommodation space (311), and a sealed space is formed inside the case (35), and the first driving member (34) is mounted inside the sealing space described above, and the side of the case (35) is extended with at least one connecting member (37), and the connecting member (37) is used to fix the case (35) to the inner wall of the housing body (31), and the output end of the first driving member (34) can be extended downward to the case (35) and connected to the rotor (33), and an air inlet (32) is formed at the lower part of the rotor (33), and the air inlet (32) is configured to be a second air discharge It is connected to the passage (214), the rotor (33) rotates to form negative pressure, and clean air is sucked in from the air inlet (32) and then discharged through the air outlet (36).

A controller is mounted inside the case (35) and used to drive and control each driving element of the air purifier. By mounting electrical elements such as the first driving element (34) and the controller inside the case (35) and sealing them, the electrical elements are protected, so that the electrical elements are not easily damaged due to the inflow of water or impurities.

Referring to Fig. 13, a protective member (38) can be further mounted on the air inlet (32), so that when manually operating, it is difficult for a finger to accidentally enter the air inlet (32) and collide with the rotor (33) and cause injury. For example, the protective member (38) can be a grid or a mesh plate.

An air guide structure is further installed below the air inlet (32), and the air guide structure may be a trumpet-shaped structure in which the air inlet (32) extends downward but gradually becomes larger, and the air guide structure is implemented so that the air of the second air discharge passage (214) enters the inside of the air inlet (32), and for example, the air guide structure has a smoothly transitioning arched surface, so as to reduce kinetic energy loss and flow noise during the air flow process.

In some preferred embodiments, the air inlet module (30) may further include a heating assembly for heating the air passing through the air outlet (36). By additionally installing the heating assembly, the air purifier can implement a warm air function, allowing it to be used in cold weather and to raise the indoor temperature, thereby avoiding discomfort to the human body due to cold air; at the same time, the air purifier may also be equipped with a heating function, thereby expanding its usability.

Referring to FIG. 19, the heating assembly may include at least one heating element (39), and an air passage (not shown) is installed through the heating element (39), and the air passage is connected to the air inlet (32) and the air outlet (36), and when air is introduced into the air inlet module (30), passes through the air passage described above, and the heating element (39) heats the air passing through, a warm air function can be implemented.

What needs to be explained is that the above-described heating element (39) can be mounted at any position between the air inlet (32) and the air outlet (36), and preferably, the heating element (39) is mounted at the position of the air outlet (36), and completely covers the air outlet (36) in the air discharge direction, so that all of the air discharged from the air outlet (36) passes through the air passage, and this arrangement allows for a wider and more uniform heating surface, thereby obtaining a desirable heating effect.

In some preferred embodiments, a heating element (39) is mounted on one side of an air outlet (36) that is connected to the outside, and the heating element (39) is mounted on the air outlet (36) in a detachable manner so that the heating element (39) can be conveniently maintained; when not in use, detaching the heating element (39) can reduce consumption of the heating element (39) and improve its service life.

Alternatively, in some preferred embodiments, a case (35) is installed inside the receiving space (311), so that the airflow in a part of the air outlet (36) corresponding to the case (35) is blocked, so that the flow rate is relatively small. At this time, if the heating element (39) covers the entire air outlet (36), energy consumption is wasted, so the heating element (39) covers the air outlet (36) while avoiding the airflow blocking area described above.

Alternatively, in some embodiments, referring to FIG. 20, the upper portion of the case (35) may extend outside the air outlet (36), thereby avoiding the creation of the airflow blocking zone described above, and the air outlet (36) may be arranged to surround the end of the case (35), and a plurality of heating elements (39) may be installed, and a plurality of heating elements (39) may be joined to cover the air outlet (36). When a plurality of heating elements (39) are installed to be joined and connected, the processing difficulty of the heating elements (39) may be reduced and the production cost may be reduced.

In some preferred embodiments, referring to FIG. 14, the air purifier further includes one air guide cover (40) that is detachably mounted on the air outlet (36) and is used to change the air discharge direction of the air outlet (36) to meet the needs of use in different environments.

Referring to FIG. 14, the air guide cover (40) includes a cover body (41) and a flexible assembly; wherein a second air chute is defined inside the cover body (41), the cover body (41) includes a first end and a second end, and the second end of the cover body (41) can be rotated relative to the first end; an air inlet side is formed at the first end of the cover body (41) and communicates with an air outlet (36), and an air outlet side is formed at the second end of the cover body (41); and the flexible assembly is mounted between the first end and the second end of the cover body (41), and an angle between the second end and the first end of the cover body (41) can be adjusted through the flexible assembly, so that different air outlet directions can be formed at the second end. In the manner described above, the cover body (41) is moved and expanded through the expansion assembly, and by changing the angle between the first end and the second end of the cover body (41), a different air discharge direction can be formed at the second end of the cover body (41).

Referring to FIG. 14, the elastic assembly includes two hinge connection sheets (43) and a plurality of rotary rods (44), the plurality of rotary rods (44) are spaced apart between the first end and the second end of the cover body (41), each of the two ends of the rotary rods (44) is hinge-connected to two hinge connection sheets (43), the rotary rods (44) and the cover body (41) are fixedly connected, and the elasticity of the cover body (41) is adjusted by rotation of the plurality of rotary rods (44), and the air guide cover (40) further includes one mounting sheet (42), and a first receiving groove (421) is formed in the inner hollow of the mounting sheet (42), and the hinge connection sheet (43) is mounted inside the first receiving groove (421), and the rotary rod (44) contracts or expands the cover body (41) by rotation around the hinge connection sheet (43). When the cover body (41) is in a contracted state, both the cover body (41) and the plurality of rotating rods (44) are accommodated inside the first receiving groove (421) described above, and a cover plate (411) is installed at the second end of the cover body (41), and the cover plate (411) can perform an accommodation and protection function by covering the opening point of the first receiving groove (421) when the cover body (41) is accommodated in the first receiving groove (421).

The rotating rod (44) can form a door shape, and a second air chute with a half-enclosed structure can be formed inside the cover body (41).

Referring to FIG. 14, a connecting structure (422) may be further installed on the mounting sheet (42), and the air guide cover (40) and the air outlet (36) may be detachably connected through the connecting structure (422). For example, the connecting structure (422) described above may be a mounting fitting groove or latch installed on the bottom of the base (42), and the air guide cover (40) may be fitted into the air outlet (36) through the mounting fitting groove, and may also be fitted into the grid structure of the air outlet (36) through the latch.

A support module (10) is installed at the bottom of the air purifier and is used to form a support for the bottom of the air purifier. Referring to FIG. 15, the support module (10) may include a bottom sheet (11), a plurality of fixed support members (12), and a plurality of movable support members (12); wherein both the fixed support members (12) and the movable support members (12) may be connected to the bottom sheet (11) in a detachable manner.

In use, the user can select to mount the fixed support member (12) or the movable support member (12) on the floor sheet (11), and the floor sheet (11) can be connected to the fixed support member (12) to enable a fixed placement of the air purifier. The floor sheet (11) can be connected to the movable support member (12), thereby enabling a movable mounting of the air purifier, and when the movable support member (12) is connected to the floor sheet (11), the air purifier can be moved indoors via the movable support member (12).

For example, referring to FIGS. 16 and 17, the fixed support member (12) may be a bridge support structure; a first joint is installed on the floor sheet (11), a second joint is correspondingly installed on the fixed support member (12), and the fixed support member (12) and the floor sheet (11) can be detached and connected through disassembly and connection of the first joint and the second joint. Here, the first joint may be a ring-shaped mounting groove (111), and the side wall of the mounting groove (111) extends out of at least one position-limiting rod (112), and the fixed support member (12) includes a support portion (121), and a ring-shaped flange (122) matching the mounting groove (111) is installed on the upper end of the support portion (121), and a gap (123) and a sliding groove (124) communicating with the gap (123) are installed in the ring-shaped flange (122), and the fixed support member (12) is fitted into the mounting groove (111) through the flange, and the position-limiting rod (112) is fitted into the sliding groove (124) through the gap (123), and the support member (12) is rotated so that the position-limiting rod (112) rotates inside the sliding groove (124) to be staggered with the above-described gap (123). The space between the support member (12) and the floor sheet (11) can be fixed.

Referring to Fig. 15, the movable support member (12) includes a pulley and can be detachably mounted to the floor sheet (11) via a pulley bolt.

In some more preferred embodiments, the movable support member (12) and the fixed support member (12) can be mounted on the floor sheet (11) simultaneously, and with reference to FIG. 17, the floor sheet (11) can be provided with a second receiving groove, and the movable support member (12) is movably mounted and includes a first state and a second state, and when the movable support member (12) is in the first state, the movable support member (12) is received inside the second receiving groove, and at this time, the fixed support can be formed on the air cleaner through the fixed support member (12); and when the movable support member (12) is in the second state, the movable support member (12) extends out of the second receiving groove, and at this time, the fixed support member (12) is separated, and the movable support can be formed on the air cleaner through the movable support member (12); For example, the movable support member (12) can be adjusted at its mounting position on the floor sheet (11) via a bolt, and by rotating the bolt, the pulley moves toward the floor sheet (11) to form a first state, and enters the inside of the pulley second receiving groove; by rotating the bolt in the reverse direction, the pulley moves with its back against the floor sheet (11) to form a second state, and the pulley extends out of the second receiving groove.

In the above-described manner, when a fixed support member (12) is used, there is no need to detach the movable support member (12), thereby reducing the number of attachment and detachment steps, making use more convenient. Preferably, the fixed support member (12) is also mounted within the second receiving groove described above, thereby making the structure of the floor sheet (11) more reasonable.

In some possible embodiments, referring to FIG. 1, the air inlet module (30) and the cleaning module (20) may be detachably connected via a first connecting assembly (50), and the cleaning module (20) and the bottom sheet (11) module may be detachably connected via a second connecting assembly (60).

For example, the first connecting assembly (50) and/or the second connecting assembly (60) are latch-type structures (70).

Referring to Fig. 18, the latch-type structure (70) includes a first connecting portion (71) and a second connecting portion (72) that are detachably connected, and connection or disassembly of each module can be realized through connection or disassembly of the first connecting portion (71) and the second connecting portion (72).

Here, the first connecting portion (71) includes a first substrate (711), and extends out of the first substrate (711) through a hook (713) and a pressing block (712); the second connecting portion (72) includes a second substrate (721) and a third substrate (722), and a sliding groove (723) is formed between the second substrate (721) and the third substrate (722), and a pressing hole (724) and a hook (713) hole are opened in the third substrate (722), and the first connecting portion (71) is inserted into the sliding groove (723) through the opening of the sliding groove (723), and then the hook (713) extends out of the hook (713) hole, so that the first connecting portion (71) and the second connecting portion (72) can be fixedly connected; When the pressing block (712) is extended out of the pressing hole (724) and is detached, when the pressing block (712) described above is pressed, the first substrate (711) is moved to the second substrate (721), and the hook (713) is linked to be detached from the hook (713) hole described above, so that the first connecting portion (71) is pulled out of the sliding moving groove (723), and the first connecting portion (71) and the second connecting portion (72) can be disassembled.

Furthermore, one of the first connecting portion (71) and the second connecting portion (72) is fixedly connected to one of the clean module (20)/air inlet module (30)/bottom sheet (11) modules, and the other is fixedly connected to an adjacent module, and the two adjacent modules can be quickly and detachably connected through a latch-type structure (70).

As used herein, the terms "some embodiments," "exemplarily," "exemplarily," "preferably," "furthermore," and the like, indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic, which is incorporated by reference into at least one embodiment or example of the present invention, is incorporated by reference. The schematic descriptions of the technical terms used herein may not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described herein may be combined in a suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

The above description is merely an example of the present invention and does not limit the scope of the patent. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the specification and drawings of the present invention may be directly or indirectly applied to other related technical fields, and are all equally within the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

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A cleaning module comprising a filter mechanism, wherein the filter mechanism comprises a plurality of filter layers sequentially installed from the inside to the outside, each of the filter layers forming a ring shape extending along the axial direction; an air inlet passage is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the side of the outermost filter layer, and an air exhaust passage is formed on the hollow interior of the innermost filter layer;
An air inlet module that draws air in from the air inlet passage, sequentially passes through each of the filter layers, and then discharges the air through the air discharge passage, and includes an air outlet connected to the air discharge passage; and
comprising one more humidifying device;
The above humidifying device,
A water tank having a water storage cavity formed inside;
A first air chute is installed between the air inlet passage and the air outlet passage, and the first air chute is installed to circulate air, and the air is moistened by internal storage of water during the process of passing through the first air chute;
A driving member that communicates the water storage cavity and the water storage member and allows water inside the water storage cavity to pass through the water storage member; and
Consists of one water supply assembly;
The above water supply assembly,
A water supply port installed on the outer surface of the air purifier;
A water storage cavity communicating with the above water supply port and the above water storage cavity; and
An air purifier characterized by including a cover body that moves to cover the water supply port. In paragraph 7,
The above cover body is,
A cover part matching the size of the above water inlet;
A guide part installed at the bottom of the above cover part; and
It is installed on both sides of the cover part facing the water inlet and comprises two rib parts extending from the upper part of the cover part to the lower part of the guide part.
An air purifier characterized in that a guide groove is formed between the cover portion, the guide portion, and the rib portion. In paragraph 7,
An air purifier characterized in that the cover body is hinge-connected and mounted between the water inlets so that a hinge connection structure is installed, the cover body is rotatably mounted to the water inlet through the hinge connection structure, the hinge connection structure includes a hinge connection groove and a hinge connection pillar, the hinge connection groove is installed in one of the cover body and the water inlet, the hinge connection pillar is installed in the other, a gap is installed in the hinge connection groove, and the size of the gap is somewhat smaller than the diameter of the hinge connection pillar. In paragraph 7,
The above humidifying device further comprises a water stop assembly, wherein the water stop assembly comprises:
A servo member that is movably mounted inside the water storage cavity and moves along the water level inside the water storage cavity;
comprising one index member electrically connected to the servo member;
Here, the index member has a first position under the linkage of the servo member, and when the index member is placed in the first position, the index member blocks the communication between the water supply assembly and the water storage cavity;
An air purifier characterized in that the above servo member is a floating member, and the floating member is always floating on the water surface. In Article 10,
An air purifier characterized in that the servo member is fixedly connected to the index member, and a straight guide member is installed between the servo member and the water tank. In Article 10,
The above index assembly further comprises one power member including a first end and a second end, wherein the servo member is electrically connected to the index member;
An air purifier characterized in that the servo member is mounted on the first end, the second end is hinge-connected and mounted, and the index member is mounted between the first end and the second end. In Article 10,
The above index assembly further comprises one power member including a first end and a second end, wherein the servo member is electrically connected to the index member;
An air purifier characterized in that the servo member is mounted on the first end, the middle part of the electric member is hinge-connected and mounted, and the index member is mounted on the second end. In paragraph 7,
The above humidifying device,
An air purifier characterized in that the water storage member and the water storage cavity are connected to each other, and further includes a return water assembly that allows excess moisture inside the water storage member to return to the water storage cavity. In Article 14,
The above humidifying device,
An air purifier characterized in that the output terminal of the driving member and the water storage member are connected to each other, and further includes one water disposing assembly that allows water inside the water storage cavity to be uniformly disposed in the water storage member.