WO2016080780A1

WO2016080780A1 - Ultrasonic humidifier

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Publication number: WO2016080780A1
Application number: PCT/KR2015/012465
Authority: WO
Inventors: 서동진
Original assignee: 서동진
Priority date: 2014-11-21
Filing date: 2015-11-19
Publication date: 2016-05-26
Also published as: KR101655300B1; CN107003023A; KR20160061011A

Abstract

An ultrasonic humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a water inflow conduit installed such that a part thereof is immersed in a containing space of a water tank that contains water, the water inflow conduit having an inflow opening, for water inflow, on a portion corresponding to the part immersed in water; an ultrasonic humidification generation module, which floats inside the water inflow conduit in a submerged type, and which generates humidification particles using ultrasonic waves; and a humidification discharge fan, which is installed on the upper open surface of the water inflow conduit, which controls the flow of air inside the water inflow conduit, and which discharges the humidification particles to the outside directly or indirectly.

Description

Ultrasonic humidifier

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a humidifier, and more particularly, to an ultrasonic humidifier that can suppress bacterial propagation by providing an efficient cleaning structure.

In general, a humidifier is a device for providing moisture in a dry room, and the humidifier is classified into an ultrasonic humidifier using ultrasonic waves, a heated humidifier using a heater, a vaporization humidifier of a convection method, and the like according to a humidification method.

Among these, the ultrasonic humidifier is a method of changing the water into fine droplets using ultrasonic vibration of the vibrator installed in the water tank, and then spraying the fine droplets in an atomized state using a blowing fan or the like.

However, in general, the ultrasonic humidifier may not be properly cleaned because it has a structure in which the bucket is mounted upside down, and may cause a humidifier disinfectant problem due to the bacterial problem.

Therefore, by adopting a structure that is easy to clean the inside of the humidifier, there is an urgent need for the development of an ultrasonic humidifier capable of complete cleaning and safe use without worrying about bacteria.

One embodiment of the present invention by providing a structure capable of efficient washing by discharging the humidifying particles through the ultrasonic humidification in the state in which the ultrasonic humidification module is submerged in the water container accommodated by direct or indirect discharge to the outside, bacteria An ultrasonic humidifier capable of suppressing reproduction is provided.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is not limited to the problem (s) mentioned above, and other object (s) not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

Ultrasonic humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed in a state in which a part is locked in the receiving space of the tank for receiving water, the water inlet pipe having an inlet for the inlet of water in the portion corresponding to the submerged water; An ultrasonic humidification generation module floating in the water inlet pipe submerged and generating humidifying particles using ultrasonic waves; And a humidifying discharge fan installed at an upper open surface of the water inflow conduit and controlling the air flow in the water inflow conduit to directly or indirectly discharge the humidifying particles to the outside.

Ultrasonic humidifier according to another embodiment of the present invention is installed in a state in which a part is locked in the receiving space of the water tank for receiving water, the lower part corresponding to the part is provided with an inlet for the inflow of water, the upper humidification A water inlet conduit having a humidifying outlet for discharging; An ultrasonic humidification generation module floating in the water inlet pipe submerged and generating humidifying particles using ultrasonic waves; And a humidification discharge fan installed at one end of the humidification discharge port provided in the water inlet pipe and controlling the air flow inside the humidification discharge port to discharge the humidifying particles directly or indirectly to the outside. The humidifying outlet has a pipe shape penetrating therein and is inclined with respect to the water inlet pipe.

The water inlet pipe is a water drain passage communicating with the humidifying outlet, and as the humidifying outlet is formed to be inclined, the water draining induces the water flowing down to the inside in the process of being discharged to the outside through the humidifying outlet. It may further include a hole.

When the humidifying exhaust fan directly discharges the humidifying particles, the humidifying exhaust fan is provided at one end of a relatively high position of both ends of the humidifying outlet, and the air inside the humidifying outlet is sucked through the fan. By adjusting the direction of rotation, the humidifying particles can be discharged directly through the fan.

When the humidifying exhaust fan indirectly discharges the humidifying particles, the humidifying exhaust fan is provided at one end of a relatively low position of both ends of the humidifying outlet, and the air inside the humidifying outlet is exhausted through the fan. By adjusting the rotation direction, the humidifying particles may be indirectly discharged through the fan.

The humidifying exhaust fan may be waterproof through a coating.

The ultrasonic humidification generation module may maintain a constant depth from the water surface of the water accommodated in the receiving space of the tank.

The ultrasonic humidification generation module may be connected to at least one of the water tank or the float floating in the water to maintain a constant depth.

The ultrasonic humidification generation module may be provided with a wireless communication module to wirelessly control the amount of humidification outside the water inlet pipe.

The ultrasonic humidification generation module may be driven by receiving power wirelessly through wireless power transmission using the wireless communication module.

The wireless communication module may receive a remote control signal from an external controller including a remote controller or a portable terminal, and perform an operation related to humidification control or wireless power transmission based on the received remote control signal.

The water inlet pipe may have a cross-sectional shape of any one of a circle, a triangle, a square, and a polygon.

Specific details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and the accompanying drawings.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, by making the ultrasonic humidification module submerged in a submersible floating inside the bucket containing water to make the humidifying particles through the ultrasonic humidification and directly or indirectly discharged to the outside, to provide an efficient cleaning structure Can inhibit bacterial propagation.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, by employing an indirect discharge method using a fan to maximize the humidification performance by discharging only the fine humidified particles, it is possible to greatly improve the durability of the fan.

1 is a perspective view of an ultrasonic humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of an ultrasonic humidification generation module in an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a side cross-sectional view showing an embodiment of the ultrasonic humidification generation module in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a side cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the ultrasonic humidification generation module in an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a perspective view of the ultrasonic humidifier according to another embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a view showing the position of the humidification discharge fan in the case of indirectly discharging the humidified particles in another embodiment of the present invention.

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

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described embodiments of the present invention;

Referring to FIG. 1, the ultrasonic humidifier 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a water tank 110, a water inflow conduit 120, an ultrasonic humidification generation module 130, and a humidification discharge fan 140. Can be.

The water tank 110 has a receiving space that can accommodate water to generate humidification. The size of the accommodation space may be any type as long as the size of the water inlet pipe 120 to be described later can enter.

As such, the water tank 110 is designed to have a structure in which water is accommodated in the accommodation space therein, so that the water tank 110 does not fall well on the external impact, thereby providing stability.

The water tank 110 may be formed in a cylindrical shape as shown in the figure, it may be formed in other various forms as necessary. For example, the tank 110 may be formed in the shape of a cube having a rectangular cross section.

The water inlet pipe 120 is installed in a state in which a part is locked in the receiving space of the water tank 110 for receiving water. The water inlet pipe 120 may have an inlet 122 at a lower portion thereof.

Here, the inlet 122 is a hole for the inflow of water, specifically, it is preferably provided in a portion corresponding to the part submerged in the water of the water inlet pipe 120. The inlet 122 may be formed as a circular hole, as shown in the figure, it is not limited to this may be formed in various shapes such as oval, triangle, square, polygon.

The water inlet pipe 120 may also be formed in a cylindrical shape as shown in the drawing, and may have a cross-sectional shape of any one of various shapes, for example, triangular, square, and polygonal, as necessary.

The water inlet pipe 120 may be detachably installed in the water tank 110 through fastening with a fixing groove (not shown) formed in the bottom surface of the water tank 110. Alternatively, the water inlet pipe 120 may be fixedly installed with the bottom surface inside the water tank 110.

The diameter of the water inlet pipe 120 may vary according to the size of the ultrasonic humidification generation module 130 to be described later. For example, the water inlet pipe 120 may be formed to a diameter of 5 ~ 10cm depending on the humidification discharge.

The ultrasonic humidification generation module 130 is floating submerged in the water contained in the water tank 110, to generate the humidified particles using ultrasonic waves. In this case, the ultrasonic humidification generation module 130 may generate the humidified particles in a state of maintaining a constant depth from the water surface of the water accommodated in the tank (110).

That is, the ultrasonic humidification generation module 130 may generate the humidifying particles in a state of maintaining a constant depth through an integrally formed floating body, and alternatively, at least one of the floating body floating in the water tank 110 or water. It can be connected with one through a bridge to maintain a constant depth. Here, the bridge may be formed in various forms as needed, such as a flexible line form, a fixed line form.

Accordingly, when the water contained in the water tank 110 is reduced, the ultrasonic humidification generation module 130 is positioned downward in the water inlet pipe 120, and conversely, the water contained in the water tank 110 When it is stretched (water replenishment), the water inlet pipe 120 is positioned to rise upward.

Hereinafter, the structure of the ultrasonic humidification generation module 130 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4. For reference, Figure 2 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the ultrasonic humidification generation module 130, Figure 3 is a side cross-sectional view showing an embodiment of the ultrasonic humidification generation module 130, Figure 4 is the ultrasonic humidification. Side cross-sectional view illustrating another embodiment of the generation module 130.

First, referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the ultrasonic humidification generation module 130 may include a buoyancy body 210, an ultrasonic vibrator 220, a detection sensor 230, and a controller 240. .

The buoyancy body 210 has a certain buoyancy to be floating in the water, it is floating in water submerged in the water tank 110 shown in FIG. Here, the buoyancy body 210 may have a disk shape, as shown in Figure 2, the shape may be manufactured in various forms as needed.

The buoyancy body 210 may be provided with an inlet groove 212 to allow water to flow into the upper surface. The inlet groove 212 may be formed concave. The inlet groove 212 is shown in a circular shape in Figure 2, the shape can be applied in various ways as needed.

The buoyancy body 210 preferably has a specific gravity of 1 or less so as to have a specific gravity lower than that of water. Accordingly, the buoyancy body 210 may be located on the upper surface of 2 ~ 3cm below the water surface.

The buoyancy body 210 may further include one or a plurality of spaces 214 for forming buoyancy in thickness. The space 214 may vary the buoyancy of the buoyancy body 210 by adjusting the number and the internal cross-sectional area. Accordingly, the position adjustment of the buoyancy body 210 can be adjusted more precisely.

The buoyancy body 210 may be formed of a material having a buoyancy. For example, the buoyancy body 210 may be made of a material such as synthetic resin, styrofoam.

The ultrasonic vibration unit 220 generates ultrasonic vibration by operating by electric power transmitted from the outside, and may be installed at a lower bottom surface portion of the inflow groove 212 provided in the buoyancy body 210.

The ultrasonic vibration unit 220 atomizes the water introduced into the inlet groove 212 by ultrasonic vibration when power is transmitted from the outside (the power supply source 202 such as an outlet) through the cable 201. . For reference, the cable 201 may extend to a predetermined length, and one end thereof may be electrically connected to the ultrasonic vibration unit 220 through an upper edge portion of the buoyancy body 210.

Specifically, the ultrasonic vibrator 220 may include a diaphragm 222 and a vibrator 224.

The diaphragm 222 may be installed on the bottom surface of the inflow groove 212 and may be driven by electric power transmitted from the outside to generate ultrasonic vibrations.

The vibrator 224 may be installed in close contact with the upper portion of the diaphragm 222, it may be manufactured in a disk shape using a ceramic material or the like.

The vibrator 224 is vibrated by the ultrasonic vibration of the diaphragm 222 to atomize the water in the inlet groove 212 to the top, wherein the atomized moisture particles (humidifying particles) are to be sprayed upward through the water surface Can be.

The detection sensor 230 is installed in the buoyancy body 210, it can detect that the water rises to the upper surface of the buoyancy body (210).

That is, the detection sensor 230 is installed on the upper surface of the buoyancy body 210, it can detect the water moving to the inlet portion of the inlet groove 212 along the upper surface of the buoyancy body (210). In this case, when water is detected, the detection sensor 230 may generate a detection signal and transmit the detection signal to the controller 240.

The controller 240 is electrically connected to the detection sensor 230, and receives the detection signal from the detection sensor 230 to drive the diaphragm 222.

In this case, the controller 240 may adjust the atomization amount of the ultrasonic vibration unit 220 by varying the driving strength of the diaphragm 222 according to an input signal input from the outside.

An operation unit (not shown) may be connected to the control unit 240 so as to control power on / off, atomization, timer, and the like. May be further connected.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 4, the ultrasonic humidification generation module 130 may further include a wireless communication module 410 to control the amount of humidification wirelessly from the outside of the tank (110).

In addition, the ultrasonic humidification generation module 130 may be driven by receiving power wirelessly through wireless power transmission using the wireless communication module 410.

To this end, the wireless communication module 410 may receive a remote control signal from an external controller such as a remote controller 420, a portable terminal 430. The wireless communication module 410 may perform operations related to humidification control, wireless power transmission, and the like, based on the received remote control signal.

Referring back to FIG. 1, the humidification exhaust fan 140 is installed on the upper open surface of the water inlet conduit 120. The humidifying exhaust fan 140 controls the air flow in the water inlet pipe 120 to directly discharge the humidifying particles to the outside.

When the humidifying particles are directly discharged through the humidifying exhaust fan 140, the humidifying particles may be discharged more, and the size of the ultrasonic humidifier 100 may be reduced due to a simple structure.

The humidification exhaust fan 140 may be waterproofed through a coating of a waterproof material to prepare for a failure due to contact with water contained in the water tank 110.

Referring to FIG. 5, the ultrasonic humidifier 500 according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a water tank 510, a water inflow pipe 520, an ultrasonic humidification generation module 530, and a humidification discharge fan 540. Can be.

The water tank 510 has a receiving space for accommodating water to generate humidification. The size of the accommodation space may be any type as long as the size of the water inlet pipe 520 to be described later can be entered.

As such, the water tank 510 is designed in such a way that water is accommodated in the accommodation space therein, so that the water tank 510 does not fall well on the external impact, thereby providing stability.

The water tank 510 may be formed in a cylindrical shape as shown in the figure, may be formed in other various forms as necessary. For example, the water tank 510 may be formed in the shape of a cube having a rectangular cross section.

The water inlet pipe 520 is installed in a part of the receiving space of the water tank 510 containing water. The water inlet conduit 520 may be formed in a cylindrical shape as shown in the figure, and may have a cross-sectional shape of any one of various shapes, for example, triangular, square, and polygonal, as necessary.

The water inlet pipe 520 may be detachably installed in the water tank 510 through fastening with a fixing groove (not shown) formed in the bottom surface of the water tank 510. Alternatively, the water inlet pipe 520 may be fixedly installed with the bottom surface of the water tank 510 integrally.

The water inlet pipe 520 may include an inlet 522, a humidifying outlet 524, and a water draining hole 526.

The inlet 522 is a hole for inflow of water, and is preferably provided in a portion corresponding to a part submerged in water among the lower portions of the water inlet pipe 520. The inlet 522 may be formed as a circular hole, as shown in the figure, it is not limited to this may be formed in various shapes such as oval, triangle, square, polygon.

The humidifying outlet 524 is a passage for discharging the humidifying particles, and may be formed in a pipe shape through which the humidifying outlet 524 is discharged. In addition, the humidifying outlet 524 may be inclined with respect to the water inlet pipe 520.

The water draining hole 526 is a water drain passage communicating with the humidifying outlet 524. As the humidifying outlet 524 is inclined, the water draining hole 526 is discharged downward through the humidifying outlet 524. It serves to guide the flowing water to flow into the interior of the water tank (510).

Meanwhile, the diameter of the water inflow pipe 520 may vary according to the size of the ultrasonic humidification generation module 530. For example, the water inlet pipe 520 may be formed to a diameter of 5 ~ 10cm depending on the humidification discharge.

The ultrasonic humidification generation module 130 is submerged floating in the water accommodated in the water tank 510, to generate the humidified particles using ultrasonic waves. In this case, the ultrasonic humidification generation module 530 may generate the humidified particles while maintaining a constant depth from the water surface of the water accommodated in the water tank 510.

That is, the ultrasonic humidification generation module 530 is lowered in the water inlet conduit 520 when the water contained in the water tank 510 is reduced, and conversely, the water contained in the water tank 510 is increased. When the water (supplement) is located in the water inlet pipe 520 up upwards.

The humidification exhaust fan 540 is installed at one end of the humidification outlet 524 provided in the water inlet pipe 520, by controlling the air flow in the humidification outlet 524, the humidifying particles It can be discharged directly or indirectly to the outside.

In this case, the installation position of the humidification exhaust fan 140 may vary depending on the discharge method. That is, when directly discharging the humidifying particles, as shown in Figure 5, the humidification discharge fan 540 is provided at one end of the relatively high position of both ends of the humidifying outlet 524. Can be.

In this case, the gas discharge fan 540 may directly discharge the humidified particles through the fan by adjusting the rotation direction of the fan so that the air inside the humidification discharge port 524 is sucked through the fan.

As such, when directly discharging the humidified particles through the humidification discharge fan 540, the humidified particles may be discharged more, and the size of the ultrasonic humidifier 500 may be reduced due to a simple structure. .

On the contrary, in the case of indirectly discharging the humidifying particles, the humidifying discharge fan 540 is provided at one end of a relatively low position of both ends of the humidifying outlet 524 as shown in FIG. 6. Can be.

In this case, the gas discharge fan 540 may indirectly discharge the humidified particles through the fan by adjusting the rotation direction of the fan so that the air inside the humidifying discharge port 524 is exhausted through the fan.

As such, when the humidifying particles are indirectly discharged through the humidifying discharge fan 540, a lot of fine humidifying particles may be discharged, and the durability of the humidifying discharge fan 540 is not significantly increased, thereby increasing durability. Can be improved.

On the other hand, the humidifying exhaust fan 540 may be waterproofed through a coating of a waterproof material, such as to prepare for failure due to contact with the water contained in the water tank 510.

While specific embodiments of the present invention have been described so far, various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be determined not only by the claims below, but also by the equivalents of the claims.

As described above, the present invention has been described by way of limited embodiments and drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, which can be variously modified and modified by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Modifications are possible. Accordingly, the spirit of the present invention should be understood only by the claims set forth below, and all equivalent or equivalent modifications thereof will belong to the scope of the present invention.

Claims

A water inlet conduit installed in a part of the receiving space of the water tank accommodating water, and having an inlet for inflow of water in a part corresponding to the part submerged in the water;

An ultrasonic humidification generation module floating in the water inlet pipe submerged and generating humidifying particles using ultrasonic waves; And

It is installed on the upper opening surface of the water inlet conduit, and the ultrasonic humidifier, characterized in that it comprises a humidifying exhaust fan for controlling the air flow inside the water inlet conduit to directly or indirectly discharge the humidifying particles to the outside.
The water inlet conduit is installed in a part of the receiving space of the water tank for receiving water, the lower part corresponding to the part submerged in the water is provided with an inlet for inflow of water, and a humidification outlet for humidifying discharge in the upper part. ;

An ultrasonic humidification generation module floating in the water inlet pipe submerged and generating humidifying particles using ultrasonic waves; And

Is installed at one end of the humidifying outlet provided in the water inlet pipe, and controls the air flow inside the humidifying outlet, comprising a humidifying discharge fan for directly or indirectly discharge the humidifying particles to the outside,

The humidifying outlet is

Ultrasonic humidifier, characterized in that the pipe is penetrated inside the inclined with respect to the water inlet pipe.
The method of claim 2,

The water inlet pipe

A water drain passage communicating with the humidifying outlet, the humidifying outlet is formed to be inclined, further comprising a water drain hole for inducing the flow of water flowing down in the process of being discharged to the outside through the humidifying outlet to flow into the interior; Ultrasonic humidifier, characterized in that.
The method of claim 2,

The humidifying exhaust fan

When directly discharging the humidifying particles, the one side of the relatively high position of the both ends of the humidifying outlet is provided at one end, by adjusting the rotational direction of the fan so that the air inside the humidifying outlet is sucked through the fan Ultrasonic humidifier, characterized in that for directing the humidifying particles through the fan.
The method of claim 2,

The humidifying exhaust fan

When the humidifying particles are indirectly discharged, the humidifying particles are provided at one end of a relatively low position of both ends of the humidifying outlet, and the rotation direction of the fan is adjusted so that the air inside the humidifying outlet is exhausted through the fan. Ultrasonic humidifier, characterized in that for discharging the humidified particles indirectly through the fan.
The method according to claim 1 or 2,

The humidifying exhaust fan

Ultrasonic humidifier, characterized in that the waterproofing through the coating.
The method according to claim 1 or 2,

The ultrasonic humidification generation module

Ultrasonic humidifier, characterized in that to maintain a constant depth from the water surface of the water accommodated in the receiving space of the tank.
The method of claim 7, wherein

The ultrasonic humidification generation module

Ultrasonic humidifier, characterized in that to maintain a constant depth connected to at least one of the float floating in the water tank or the water.
The method according to claim 1 or 2,

The ultrasonic humidification generation module

Ultrasonic humidifier characterized in that it comprises a wireless communication module to control the amount of humidification wirelessly from the outside of the water inlet conduit.
The method of claim 9,

The ultrasonic humidification generation module

Ultrasonic humidifier, characterized in that for driving by receiving power wirelessly through the wireless power transmission using the wireless communication module.
The method of claim 10,

The wireless communication module

An ultrasonic humidifier, characterized in that for receiving a remote control signal from an external controller including a remote control or a portable terminal, and performing an operation related to the humidification amount control or wireless power transmission based on the received remote control signal.
The method according to claim 1 or 2,

The water inlet pipe

Ultrasonic humidifier, characterized in that it has a cross-sectional shape of any one of circular, triangular, square, polygon.