KR200416387Y1 - Wall-mounted ultrasonic humidifier - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is a housing having a rear plate fixed to the wall, detachably coupled to the rear plate, the tank having a storage space for storing water therein and a discharge passage for communicating the storage space with the outside, one end to the water supply source A water supply pipe connectable to the other end and connected to the water tank, an automatic water supply means for controlling water flowing into the water tank through the water supply pipe so that a constant water level is formed in the storage space, and fine water by ultrasonic water in the storage space. A wall-mounted ultrasonic humidifier including a vibrator for atomizing particles is provided.

Wall Mount, Humidifier, Automatic, Water Supply, Screw, Detachable

Description

Wall-mounted ultrasonic humidifier

1 is a perspective view of the humidifier of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a front view showing the interior of the humidifier shown in FIG.

3 is a broken side cross-sectional view around the water bath of the humidifier shown in FIG.

4 is a front sectional view of the water tank of FIG.

5 is a front view of the air conditioner installed with a humidifier according to the present invention.

Figure 6 is a front view of the water purifier installed a humidifier according to the present invention.

Figure 7 is a front view showing an installation example installed on the ceiling structure humidifier according to the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

10: housing

10a: thick plate

30: countertop

40: oscillator

50: power supply

80: discharge port

100: humidifier

The present invention relates to a humidifier, and more particularly, to a wall-mounted ultrasonic humidifier that is installed on the wall and is provided with automatic water supply as well as detachable water tank.

Many known general humidifiers for home or office use are larger than a certain size due to the volume of the water supply vessel provided therein. It is also possible to use a smaller water tank to reduce the size of the humidifier, but the smaller the size of the water tank, the more frequent the water supply demands, which has the disadvantage of annoying the user.

In addition, such a humidifier is not only able to deliver moisture evenly when placed on the floor of the room, but also fall down due to inadvertent actions of people who are active in the room does not function properly. For this reason, it is common to use it at a height of about 1 m from an indoor floor, such as a separate support or a table. At these heights it is difficult to disperse the moisture far away, so it is mainly used at the central point of the room.

As such, known indoor humidifiers are not only limited in miniaturizing their size, but also occupy an important position to be used for other purposes in the room, and thus have often been hindering utilization of the indoor space.

In addition, since the conventional humidifier is difficult to clean the tank, there is a risk that the microorganisms propagate in the tank is not hygienic.

The present invention was devised to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a wall-mounted ultrasonic humidifier installed on the wall does not inconvenience people's passage.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a humidifier capable of automatic water supply without the user having to replenish the water in the tank.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a humidifier configured to more easily remove and remount the vibrator from the humidifier for maintenance of the vibrator.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a humidifier having a detachable water tank configured to add convenience in cleaning the water tank and the vibrator.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a humidifier having a sterilizing function so that microorganisms do not grow in water stored in a water tank.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a humidifier having a humidity sensing function.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a humidifier having a function of humidification and water purification by adding a water purification function to the wall-mounted ultrasonic humidifier as described above.

Another object of the present invention, combined with the cooling module of the air conditioner, to provide a humidifier that combines the functions of humidification and cooling and heating.

In order to achieve the above and other purposes, the wall-mounted ultrasonic humidifier according to the present invention, a housing having a rear plate fixed to the wall, detachably coupled to the rear plate, the storage space for storing water therein And a water tank having a discharge passage communicating the storage space with the outside, a water supply pipe having one end connected to the water supply source and the other end connected to the water tank, and introduced into the water tank through the water supply pipe so that a constant water level is formed in the storage space. Automatic water supply means for intermittent water, and a vibrator for atomizing the water in the storage space with fine water particles by ultrasonic waves.

The tank is coupled to the rear plate by a male screw formed on the rear plate, a coupling plate formed at an upper end of the tank and having a through hole, and a female screw coupled to the male screw with the coupling plate interposed therebetween.

In addition, the tank has a coupler for communicating the storage space and the outside of the tank, the vibrator is liquid-tightly coupled to the coupler.

In addition, the automatic water supply means, the water level detection sensor for generating a signal by detecting the water level of the water tank, the solenoid water supply valve to control the water supply to the water tank from the water supply source, and the water supply according to the signal of the water level detection sensor And a controller for opening and closing the valve.

The humidifier may further include a power cutoff sensor configured to detect and output a signal when the water level of the tank reaches the top of the tank, and the controller may receive a signal from the power cutoff sensor of the solenoid feed valve. Shut off power to close solenoid valve.

In addition, the tank further has a sterilization lamp.

In addition, the water tank and the water supply pipe are detachably connected to each other through a flexible pipe.

In addition, the humidifier further includes a humidity sensor for detecting the indoor humidity.

In addition, according to the present invention, there is provided an air conditioner and a water purifier having the configuration of the above-described humidifier.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the humidifier 100 of the present invention has a rear plate 10a fixed to a wall and has a rectangular parallelepiped housing 10 in which various humidifier components are accommodated, and by a hinge or the like to cover the front of the housing. A cover 12 rotatably attached. The water supply pipe 24 and the power supply line 25 extend through the side of the housing 10. The front surface of the cover 12, the display window 93 for displaying the operating state of the humidifier 100 or the indoor humidity is exposed. On the side of the display window 93, a humidity sensor 95 for sensing humidity in the room is exposed to the outside of the humidifier 100 through the cover 12. Below the display window 93, an operation button or operation switch 94, which the user can operate to control the operation of the humidifier 100, protrudes. On the other hand, it is also possible to configure to remote control (humidifier operation) instead of the operation switch 94 as described above.

FIG. 2 is a front view illustrating the internal configuration of the cover 12 of the humidifier 100 of FIG. 1.

As shown, various humidifier components are fixed to the back plate 10a forming the housing 10. The rear plate 10a is fixedly installed on the wall of the building interior, but the installation height is not limited, but it is preferable that the rear plate 10a is as close to the ceiling as possible. By placing the humidifier 100 in such a high position, not only does it interfere with a person's activity at all, but it is also possible to blow the spray far.

In the humidifier 100 of the present invention, the water supply pipe 24 extends through the side of the housing 10.

The water supply pipe 24 is connected at one end to a water supply source, for example, a water inlet pipe of a building through a decompression device (not shown), etc., and is connected to the water tank 30 at the other end. The water tank connection end of the water supply pipe 24 includes a flexible tube 24a so as to be able to bend freely when the water tank 30 and the water supply pipe 24 are connected or disconnected. It is configured to. The water supply pipe 24 and the water tank 30 are communicatively coupled to each other through the connection portion 24b provided at the end of the flexible pipe portion 24a and the water tank.

In the middle of the water supply pipe 24 is provided with a water supply valve 26 consisting of an electronic solenoid valve can adjust the water supply amount. Such electronic solenoid valves are well known in the art, and in particular, the registration date of October 4, 2002, which is incorporated by reference in the specification of the present invention, is a Sindorim-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul ***-* Cheonggang Apartment Type Factory Since CLT Co., Ltd., which is addressed in B ***, is shown in Korean Utility Model Registration No. 20-292409, which is the final owner, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The water supply pipe 24 may also be connected to a sprinkler water supply pipe mounted on a ceiling of an office or the like to receive water therefrom. Moreover, the water supplied to the water supply pipe connected to the water supply pipe of the water purifier mentioned later can be used as a water supply source.

The water tank 30 is formed in a substantially hexahedral shape and has a storage space for storing water therein, and is detachably fixed to the rear plate 10a by screws or the like. Detailed configuration of the fixing of the water tank 30 will be described later with reference to FIG.

The discharge duct 36 is formed at the upper end of the water tank 30 to communicate with the above-described storage space, and the discharge hole 80 is coupled to the discharge duct 36. In addition, a sterilization lamp 90 is installed at another portion of the upper end of the water tank 30 to sterilize water in the storage space of the water tank 30. As the germicidal lamp 90, an ultraviolet lamp can be used.

A blower 96 is provided near the discharge duct 36. The blower 96 blows air into the discharge port 80 to send the formed water particles far into the room. The blower 96 communicates with the discharge port 80 or the discharge duct 36 through the pipe 96a. In the situation where the blower 96 operates, the water particles formed in the water tank 30 are sucked into the discharge port 80 at which the pressure is lowered and sprayed into the room through the discharge port 80 together with the air from the blower 96.

On the side of the water tank 30, sensors 70 and 72 for level control and power cutoff are respectively installed. The sensors 70 and 72 are connected to the power supply unit 50 via detachable connectors 59a and 59b.

Water supplied through the other end of the water supply pipe 24 is to stay in the water tank (30). A vibrator coupler 38 is formed in the lower part of the water tank 30, and the water received in the water tank 30 by the vibrator 40 screwed thereto is atomized into water particles by ultrasonic waves.

The vibrator 40 functions to atomize water into water particles by a diaphragm (not shown) and is connected to the power supply unit 50 through detachable connectors 58a and 58b. In the present invention, the number of vibrators is not limited to one, and the number of the vibrators may be selectively selected according to the capacity of the humidifier.

Power is supplied from the power supply line 25 to the control panel 54 via the internal wire 54a through a transformer or an adapter 54b.

3 and 4 show side cross-sectional views showing the structure of the water tank 30 provided in the rear plate 10a and partial partial cross-sectional view of the water tank 30, respectively.

Referring to FIG. 3, the rear plate 10a of the housing 10 is fixed to a wall surface 10b of the room, and the water tank 30 is detachably fixed to the rear plate 10a. When the water tank 30 is detachably configured as in the present invention, when the maintenance work on the water tank 30 is performed, such as cleaning the water tank 30 or replacing the vibrator 40 or the sensors 70 and 72. There is an advantage that the water tank 30 can be conveniently operated by separating from the thick plate 10a.

In order to make the water tank 30 detachable with respect to the rear plate 10a, a pair of male threads 91 are protruded from the rear plate 10a, and the male thread 91 can penetrate the inside of the water tank 30. A pair of coupling plates 30a having a through hole 30b (see FIG. 4) formed therein are formed. The female screw 92 is coupled to the male screw 91 onto the coupling plate 30a so that the water tank 30 is fixed to the rear plate 10a.

When the water tank 30 is to be completely detached from the housing 10 with the vibrator 40 attached thereto, the connection part 24b of the water supply pipe 24 is disconnected, and the connectors 58a and 58b of the vibrator 40 are shown; 2) and the connector (59a, 59b (see Fig. 2)) of the germicidal light 90 and the sensors 70, 72 may be disconnected.

In this operation, by forming a part of the water supply pipe 24 as a flexible pipe portion 24a capable of bending, it is possible to work with less force when disconnecting or recombining the connection portion 24b.

The discharge duct 36 of the water tank 30 serves as a passage for discharging the atomized water particles in the water tank 30 to the room. Discharge duct 36 is coupled to the discharge port 80 for adjusting the spraying direction, the corresponding through hole is formed in the housing 10 so that the discharge port 80 can be coupled. The discharge duct 36 is configured to communicate with the water storage space of the water tank 30.

As shown in FIG. 4, the vibrator 40 may have a screw 41 formed at an upper end thereof to be liquid-tightly coupled to the screw 39 of the vibrator coupler 38.

The water level control sensor 70 is attached to the water tank 30. The water level control sensor 70 is for maintaining a constant level in the water tank 30, and responds to the control panel 54 in response to the water level has reached the two predetermined levels, for example, the upper and lower levels. Notify outputs a signal. The controller implemented by the control panel 54 opens the valve by controlling the solenoid of the water supply valve 26 when receiving a signal indicating the low water level, and shuts off the valve 26 when receiving a signal indicating the high water level to supply water. Stop it. It is desirable to determine the upper and lower limit levels so that a level of about 4 cm can be maintained from the diaphragm.

The power cutoff sensor 72 is attached to the upper end of the water tank 30. For example, due to the failure of the water level control sensor 70, an emergency situation such as a case in which the continuous water supply is made and the water level of the water tank 30 continuously rises may occur. Is used. The power cutoff sensor 72 detects this when the water level of the water tank 30 reaches the installation height of the sensor 72 and outputs a signal to the controller. Upon receiving the signal of the power cutoff sensor 72, the controller cuts off the power supply of the solenoid feedwater valve 26 to force the valve 26 to be closed to cut off the water supply. To do this, the solenoid can be installed so that the solenoid moves to the closing position when the power is cut off.

5 is a front view of the air conditioner with a humidifier of the present invention. The air conditioner 200 includes components therein for generating atomized water particles of the humidifier 100 of the present invention described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.

The air conditioner 200 includes an indoor unit 201 and an outdoor unit 202. The indoor unit 201 and the outdoor unit 202 are connected to each other through a connection pipe 203, and the connection pipe 203 may have a refrigerant pipe through which refrigerant flows in and an electric wire for supplying power to the outdoor unit 202.

The indoor unit 202 has an indoor unit housing 210. A cold air outlet 211 is formed on the upper side of the housing 210 to discharge cold air generated therein. On the side of the cold air outlet 211, a plurality of wings 211a for changing the discharge direction of the cold air is provided. The front of the housing 210 is provided with a cover 212 for opening and closing the interior of the housing 210. The cover 212 is provided with a control panel 213 for controlling the operation of the air conditioner 200, and a display window 214 for displaying the operating state of the air conditioner 200 is provided at the control panel 213. Power is supplied to the air conditioner 200 through a power supply line 216 extending from one side of the housing 210, and water required for generating atomized water particles is supplied through a hose 215 connected to one side of the housing 210. do. Since the detailed configurations of the indoor unit and the outdoor unit of the air conditioner are well known, a description thereof will be omitted.

The water tank 30 in which water required for humidification is stored on the inner wall 210a of the housing 210 is detachably coupled. Removable fixing method of the water tank 30 is the same as the case of the humidifier 100 described with reference to Figures 1 to 4, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The water supply pipe 24 is connected to the hose 215. The generated atomized water particles are discharged through the discharge port 80, and the discharge hole 80 extends upward in the housing 210, and the ends thereof are exposed at the upper end of the indoor unit housing 210 as shown.

The water supply valve 26, the vibrator 40, the sensors 70, 72, the sterilization lamp 90, and the like are provided in the housing 210 and connected to a controller (not shown) that controls the operation of the air conditioner 200. It is. The controller controls the operation of the components required for generation of atomized water particles as well as the operation of the air conditioner 200. The display window 214 may display indoor temperature and humidity, an operating state of an air conditioner, a vibrator driving state, and the like.

6 is a front view of the water purifier with a humidifier of the present invention. The water purifier 300 of the present invention includes components therein for generating atomized water particles of the humidifier 100 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.

The water purifier 300 has a water purifier housing 310 for accommodating various elements for purifying water and supplying purified water therein. A cover 311 for opening and closing the inside of the housing is formed at the front upper side of the housing 310. The groove 312 is formed in the front center of the housing 310, and the tabs 321 and 322 through which the purified water is discharged are exposed on the surface of the groove 312. The tap may include, for example, a hot water tap 321 through which hot water is discharged, and a cold water tap 322 through which cold water is discharged. A bucket 313 is provided below the groove 312 for supporting a cup or the like and receiving water that can fall from the tabs 321 and 322. In front of the housing 310, for example, under the cover 311 or on the cover 311, a display window 93 indicating a humidity control state, an operation button 94 and a humidity sensor 95 are provided. The power supply line 315 is drawn out from one side of the water purifier housing 310, and power is supplied from the outside to the water purifier 300 through the power supply line 315. In addition, a water supply pipe 314 for supplying water required for purified water is installed at one side of the housing 310, and the water supply pipe 314 is connected to an external water supply source. Since a number of configurations for extracting hot water or cold water by heating or cooling after purifying the introduced water are well known, descriptions thereof will be omitted.

On the inner wall 310a of the housing 310, in detail, on the inner wall 310a of the housing 310 opposite to the cover 311, the water tank 30 in which water for humidification is stored is detachably coupled. It is. Removable fixing method of the water tank 30 is the same as the case of the humidifier 100 described with reference to Figs. The water supply pipe 24 branches off from the water supply pipe 314. The generated atomized water particles are discharged to the room where the water purifier 300 is installed through the discharge port 80.

7 illustrates a case where the humidifier of the present invention is installed on the ceiling. The humidifier 100 of the present invention may be installed in the structure of the ceiling by using a separate fixing frame 400 fixed to the ceiling 10c by the bolt 401.

The humidifier of the present invention does not need to have a large volume tank inside by the automatic water supply function, so that a small humidifier can be realized.

In addition, the humidifier of the present invention has the advantage that it is possible to completely separate the water tank from the housing, the cleaning of the water tank, the replacement and maintenance of the vibrator or sensor is very convenient.

In addition, the humidifier of the present invention is installed in a water purifier, an air conditioner, an air purifier, etc. having an automatic water supply device can be applied to have a humidification function with a unique function.

In addition, the humidifier of the present invention can be installed on the ceiling of the building, not the walls of the room. In this case, the atomized water particles can be sprayed farther by extending the support structure vertically in the ceiling adjacent to the installation space of the sprinkler and placing the humidifier in a position similar to that of mounting it on the wall.

Humidifier of the present invention is more hygienic because it includes a sterilization lamp in the tank.

In addition, the humidifier of the present invention can detect the humidity to maintain the automatic humidity of the type to stop the spray formation when the desired humidity is reached.

Claims (10)

A housing having a rear plate fixed to the wall, Removably coupled to the rear plate, the tank having a storage space for storing water therein and a discharge passage for communicating the storage space with the outside, A water supply pipe, one end of which can be connected to the water source and the other end of which can be connected to the water tank Automatic water supply means for controlling the water flowing into the water tank through the water supply pipe to form a constant water level in the storage space, and Oscillator to atomize the water in the storage space into fine water particles by ultrasonic Wall-mounted ultrasonic humidifier comprising a. The method of claim 1, The water tank is coupled to the rear plate by a male screw formed on the rear plate, a coupling plate formed at an upper end of the tank and having a through hole, and a female screw coupled to the male screw with the coupling plate interposed therebetween. Type ultrasonic humidifier. The method of claim 2, The tank has a coupler for communicating the storage space and the outside of the tank, the vibrator is a wall-mounted ultrasonic humidifier, characterized in that the coupler is separably and liquid-tightly coupled to the coupler. The method of claim 3, wherein The automatic water supply means Water level sensor for generating a signal by detecting the water level of the tank, Solenoid water supply valve for regulating the water supply to the water tank from the water supply source, and And a controller for opening and closing the water supply valve according to the signal of the water level sensor. Wall-mounted ultrasonic humidifier. The method of claim 4, wherein It further comprises a power off sensor for detecting when the water level of the tank reaches the top of the tank and outputs a signal, And the controller cuts off the power supply of the solenoid water supply valve when receiving a signal from the power cutoff sensor so that the solenoid valve is closed. The method of claim 5, wherein The tank is a wall-mounted ultrasonic humidifier, characterized in that it further has a sterilization lamp. The method of claim 6, And the water tank and the water supply pipe are detachably connected to each other through a flexible pipe. The method of claim 7, wherein Wall-mounted ultrasonic humidifier further comprises a humidity sensor for detecting the indoor humidity. An air conditioner, comprising a humidifier according to claim 1. A water purifier comprising a humidifier according to claim 1.

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