WO2016122088A1

WO2016122088A1 - Wireless power transmission-based humidification device

Info

Publication number: WO2016122088A1
Application number: PCT/KR2015/011731
Authority: WO
Inventors: 부재호; 오성호; 김태조; 김형섭
Original assignee: 한솔테크닉스(주)
Priority date: 2015-01-30
Filing date: 2015-11-04
Publication date: 2016-08-04
Also published as: KR101663191B1; KR20160094514A

Abstract

A wireless power transmission-based humidification device is disclosed. The present invention provides a transmission unit for wireless power transmission to a container in which a predetermined amount of water is accommodated and provides a reception unit for wireless power transmission to an ultrasonic or heating-type diffuser floating on the water inside the container, thereby increasing conveniences of use such as enabling the easy supply of operating power to the ultrasonic or heating-type diffuser without a wired power line, and enabling the prevention of problems such as the separation of the ultrasonic or heating-type diffuser, caused by being stopped by the wired power line, or the outflow of the water inside the container onto a desk or the floor when the container tilts or falls down due to the separation of the ultrasonic or heating-type diffuser.

Description

Wireless power transfer based humidifier

The present invention relates to a humidifier, and more particularly, in the construction of a humidifier injecting an ultrasonic or heated diffuser into a container in which water is accommodated, the power can be wirelessly supplied to an ultrasonic or heated diffuser without a wired power line. It relates to a wireless power transmission-based humidifier.

In general, a diffuser (diffuser) is a device for discharging the volatilized components contained in the air by the vaporization (or evaporation) caused by the force or wind generated by the motor, the latest eco-friendly hub / aroma / phytoncide It is becoming popular among the general public by the popularization.

In addition, the diffuser is a device for spraying the humidified water into the air in order to maintain the indoor humidity at a suitable humidity for the human body, a heater method for generating steam by heating the humidified water to a predetermined temperature using an electric heater, and a vibrator It is roughly classified into an ultrasonic method in which humidification is performed by converting humidification water into water vapor using.

However, the conventional ultrasonic diffuser is not easy to carry because the volume is increased, because it is combined with the water tank, there is a concern that bacteria are multiplying because the same water tank and the drip tray is always used, and the water tank is not easy to clean. .

Thus, in order to improve the above problems, the ultrasonic diffuser of Patent No. 10-1228598 (announced 2013.01.31) has been disclosed.

The pre-registered patent can be used regardless of the place and is very small and easy to carry, and by using the user's free choice of the container is disclosed an ultrasonic diffuser without the hassle of washing and fear of bacteria propagation.

However, in the humidifier using the ultrasonic diffuser as described above, the wired power line is connected to the ultrasonic diffuser, and when a predetermined amount of water is added to the container to support the ultrasonic diffuser on the water, the humidifier is connected to the ultrasonic diffuser. Due to the wired power line, the product is inconvenient to use, and due to the wired power line configuration, the waterproofing of the ultrasonic diffuser floated on the water has a complicated disadvantage.

In other words, the pre-registered patent is to form a hole in the upper body and then the wired power line must pass through the hole to make an electrical connection to the internal circuit board (PCB). When an external shock is applied or shaken to a container containing an ultrasonic diffuser floated on the water, the water in the container rumbles and water flows into the ultrasonic diffuser through the hole, affecting the circuit board (PCB). The case occurred.

In addition, when the wired power line is connected to the upper body and connected to an outlet or a USB terminal, the wired power line acts as an obstacle element, and the flow of the ultrasonic diffuser occurs instantaneously, so that a relatively small container is inclined or It could fall and cause water in the container to flow down to the desk or floor.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, by configuring a transmission unit for wireless power transmission in a container in which a certain amount of water is accommodated, and by configuring a wireless power transmission receiver in an ultrasonic or heated diffuser that is floated on the water in the container. In addition, the vessel can be easily supplied with the ultrasonic or heated diffuser without a wired power line, and the container can be tilted from the detachment of the ultrasonic or heated diffuser or the ultrasonic or heated diffuser due to the jamming to the wired power line. The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a humidification device based on a wireless power transmission that enhances the convenience of use, such as to prevent a problem of water in a container caused by falling or falling down to a desk or a floor.

The humidification device based on wireless power transmission of the present invention comprises: a container portion in which a certain amount of water is accommodated; A humidifying part which is introduced into the container part and floats on water, and ejects the humidifying water by ultrasonic vibration or heating; Comprising a configuration, wherein the container unit is configured to receive a first power supply for wireless power transmission having a first transmission coil to wirelessly transmit after receiving the external power, the humidifier is a power supply for wireless transmission from the first transmission unit The first receiver for wireless power transmission has a first receiving coil to wirelessly receive the wireless power transmission method and supply the same to the humidification unit.

In addition, the container portion is configured to be connected to the external power supply line.

The first transmission unit may include a first power transmitter having a first transmission coil and wirelessly transmitting power to a first reception coil included in a first reception unit of a humidification unit through the first transmission coil; A first power conversion unit electrically connected to the first power transmitter and converting and supplying external power to the first power transmitter; And a first controller electrically connected to the first power converter and controlling the power supplied by the first power converter to the power transmitter. It is configured to include.

The first receiving unit may include: a full bridge circuit unit connected to the first receiving coil and driving to adjust an amount of power wirelessly received through the first receiving coil; A rectifier connected to the full bridge circuit unit and rectifying a regulated power supply from the full bridge circuit unit; An output unit configured to output power rectified by the rectifier to the humidifier; And receiving the power output from the output unit and the power rectified from the rectifier to control the amount of power wirelessly received through the first receiving coil to control the magnetic field strength of the first transmission coil. A second control unit for controlling driving; It is configured to include.

In addition, the container portion is configured to be accommodated or mounted on the first member connected to the external power supply line, the first member is a wireless having a second transmission coil to wirelessly transmit it when the external power is supplied through the power supply line A second transmission unit configured to transmit power, and in addition to the first transmission coil, the second transmission unit wirelessly receives power, which is wirelessly transmitted through the second transmission coil of the second transmission unit, by a wireless power transmission method. It is configured to further include a receiving coil.

The first transmitter may include a power receiver having the second receiving coil and electrically connected to the power conversion unit, and supplying wirelessly received power to the power conversion unit; It is configured to include more.

In addition, the first member is a holder in which the container portion is accommodated or a stand on which the container portion is placed.

The second transmission unit may include: an eleventh power transmitter having a second transmission coil and wirelessly transmitting power to a second reception coil included in the first transmission unit of the container through the second transmission coil; An eleventh power conversion unit electrically connected to the eleventh power transmitter and configured to convert and supply external power to the eleventh power transmitter; An eleventh control unit electrically connected to the eleventh power conversion unit and controlling power supplied by the eleventh power conversion unit to the eleventh power transmitter; It is configured to include.

In addition, the humidifying part is an ultrasonic diffuser including an ultrasonic oscillation element to eject the humidifying water by ultrasonic vibration.

In addition, the humidifying portion is a heating diffuser for ejecting the humidifying water from the heating operation of the heater.

In addition, the first transmitter is formed on the lower surface or the side of the container.

In addition, the first receiving unit is formed on the inner or outer side of the humidifying unit.

In addition, a shielding agent is formed on the side surface of the container portion and the outer side surface of the humidification portion.

The present invention constitutes a wireless power transmission transmitter in a container in which a certain amount of water is accommodated, and a wireless power transmission receiver is configured in an ultrasonic or heated diffuser that is floated on the water in the container. The water in the container caused by the inclination or collapse of the vessel from the detachment of the ultrasonic or heated diffuser or the detachment of the ultrasonic or heated diffuser due to the jamming to the wired power line can be easily supplied to the diffuser. It can be expected to increase the convenience of use, such as preventing the problem of flowing down to the desk or floor.

1 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a structure for a wireless power transmission-based humidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a schematic block diagram of a first transmitter applied to a humidification apparatus based on wireless power transmission according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a schematic block diagram of a first receiver applied to a humidification apparatus based on wireless power transmission according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is an exploded view of a known ultrasonic diffuser applied to a humidification apparatus based on wireless power transmission as an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a structure for a wireless power transmission-based humidifier according to another embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a schematic block diagram of a second transmitter applied to a humidification apparatus based on wireless power transmission according to another embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a schematic structural diagram of a humidification apparatus based on wireless power transmission using a shielding agent according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods for achieving them will be apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only the embodiments may make the disclosure of the present invention complete and the technology to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully inform those skilled in the art the scope of the invention, and is only defined by the scope of the claims in the embodiments of the present invention.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. In this specification, the singular also includes the plural unless specifically stated otherwise in the phrase.

As used herein, the terms "comprise" or "having" are intended to indicate that there is a feature, number, step, action, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, and one or more other features. It is to be understood that the present invention does not exclude the possibility of the presence or the addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

In addition, the embodiments described herein will be described with reference to cross-sectional views and / or plan views, which are ideal exemplary views of the present invention. In the drawings, the thicknesses of films and regions are exaggerated for effective explanation of technical content. Accordingly, shapes of the exemplary views may be modified by manufacturing techniques and / or tolerances. Accordingly, the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the specific forms shown, but also include changes in form or required form according to the manufacturing process. For example, the region shown at right angles may be rounded or have a predetermined curvature. Accordingly, the regions illustrated in the figures have schematic attributes, and the shape of the regions illustrated in the figures is intended to illustrate a particular form of region of the device and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification. Accordingly, the same or similar reference numerals may be described with reference to other drawings, even if not mentioned or described in the corresponding drawings. Also, although reference numerals are not indicated, they may be described with reference to other drawings.

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

1 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a structure of a humidification apparatus based on wireless power transmission as an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a first transmitter applied to a humidification apparatus based on wireless power transmission according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a schematic block diagram of a first receiver applied to a humidification apparatus based on wireless power transmission as an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a humidification based on wireless power transmission as an embodiment of the present invention. An exploded view of a known ultrasonic diffuser applied to the device is shown.

1 to 4, the wireless power transmission-based humidifying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, the container portion 10 is received with a certain amount of water and connected to an external power supply line, and the container One of the ultrasonic diffuser including the ultrasonic oscillation element 21 or the heated diffuser including a heater (not shown) to be injected into the unit 10 and floated on the water to eject the humidified water from the ultrasonic vibration or the heating operation of the heater. The humidifier 20 is configured, but the container unit 10 is configured to configure a first transmitter 30 for wireless power transmission having a first transmitter coil 30a so as to wirelessly transmit the external power. The humidifier 20 wirelessly receives power for wireless transmission from the first transmitter 30 by a wireless power transmission method, and then uses the ultrasonic oscillation element 21 or the ultrasonic generator of the ultrasonic diffuser of the humidifier 20. It is placed to configure a first receiver 40 for wireless power transmission having a first receiving coil (40a) to be supplied to the heater (not shown) of the type diffuser.

Here, when the humidifying part 20 is configured as an ultrasonic diffuser, the upper body 22 and the upper body 22 having an outlet 22a for ejecting the humidifying water to the outside as shown in FIG. And a lower body 23 formed with an inlet 23a for water inflow, and a circuit connected to a substrate 24 in the lower body 23 and inlet of the lower body 23. Ultrasonic oscillation element 21 for converting the water flowing through the 23a to the humidified water of the fine particles by ultrasonic vibration, and the discharge portion 25 for guiding the humidifying water of the fine particles to the outlet (22a) Although not necessarily limited thereto, although not shown in the drawing, the ultrasonic oscillation element 21 may be constituted by a heating diffuser in which the ultrasonic oscillation element 21 is replaced by a heater, and is ultrasonically oscillated in a circuit to the substrate 24. Element 21 or Is configured to supply power wirelessly received from the first receiver 40.

That is, the first transmitter 30 formed on the bottom surface of the container part 10 includes a first power transmitter 31, a first power converter 32, and a first controller 33. It is made up.

In this case, the first power transmitter 31 has a first transmission coil 30a and a first reception included in the first receiver 40 of the humidifier 20 through the first transmission coil 30a. The coil 40b is configured to transmit power wirelessly.

The first power converter 32 is electrically connected to the first power transmitter 31 and configured to convert and supply external power to the first power transmitter 31.

The first control unit 33 is electrically connected to the first power conversion unit 32 and converts power supplied by the first power conversion unit 32 to the first power transmitter 31. It is configured to control.

Meanwhile, the first receiver 40 of the humidifier 20 includes a full bridge circuit 41, a rectifier 42, an output 43, and a second controller 44. The elements may be configured in the PCB 24 configured in the humidifying part 20 or may be installed in the humidifying part 20 after being configured in a separate circuit board although not shown in the drawing.

The full bridge circuit part 41 is connected to the first receiving coil 40a and according to the control signal of the second control unit 44 to adjust the amount of power wirelessly received through the first receiving coil 40a. To drive.

The rectifier 42 is connected to the full bridge circuit portion 41 and is configured to rectify the regulated power from the full bridge circuit portion 41.

The output unit 43 is configured to output the power rectified by the rectifier 42 to the ultrasonic oscillation element 21 of the ultrasonic diffuser constituting the humidifier 20 or the heater of the heating diffuser.

The second control unit 44 receives the power output from the output unit 43 and the power rectified from the rectifier 42 to adjust the amount of power wirelessly received through the first receiving coil 40a. The driving of the full bridge circuit part 41 is controlled to control the magnetic field strength in the first transmission coil 30a.

As described above, in the humidification apparatus based on wireless power transmission according to the embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, first, a predetermined amount of water is injected into the container unit 10, and then the ultrasonic wave oscillation element is placed on the water. The humidifying unit 20 made of an ultrasonic diffuser including a 21 or a heated diffuser including a heater is lifted up and supported.

Thereafter, although not shown in the drawing, when the power switch provided in the container part 10 is turned on, the first transmitter 30 formed on the bottom surface of the container part 10 while being connected to an external power supply line is external. The power is transmitted wirelessly.

That is, the first power converter 32 included in the first transmitter 30 converts the external power according to the control operation of the first controller 33 and then outputs it to the first power transmitter 31. .

Then, the first power transmitter 31 wirelessly transmits power to the first receiving coil 40a of the first receiving unit 40 configured in the humidifying unit 20 through the first transmitting coil 30a. will be.

At this time, the first receiving coil 40a wirelessly receives power by a wireless power transmission method, and the full bridge circuit unit 41 included in the first receiving unit 40 configured in the humidifying unit 20 is a second. The rectifier 42 included in the first receiver 40 is driven to adjust the amount of power wirelessly received by the wireless power transmission method through the first receiving coil 40a according to the control signal of the controller 44. Is to rectify the regulated power from the full bridge circuit 41.

In addition, the output unit 43 included in the first receiver 40 is an ultrasonic oscillation element 21 of the ultrasonic diffuser 21 of the ultrasonic diffuser constituting the humidifier 20 to supply power rectified by the rectifier 42. Although not outputted to the heater of the heating diffuser, the water is converted into the humidified water of the fine particles from the ultrasonic vibration of the ultrasonic oscillation element 21 or the heating operation of the heater and then through the outlet 22a of the humidifying unit 20 As it is discharged, indoor humidification can be achieved.

5 and 6 attached to another embodiment of the present invention, which is a holder member which is a first member 50 connected to an external power supply line without connecting an external power supply line to the container portion 10. Or it is configured to accommodate or raise the container portion 10 to the supporting member.

In this case, the first member 50 constitutes a second transmission unit 300 for wireless power transmission having a second transmission coil 300a to wirelessly transmit when external power is supplied through a power supply line. In addition to the first transmission coil 30a, the first transmission unit 30 further includes a second reception coil for wirelessly receiving power, which is wirelessly transmitted through the second transmission coil 300a of the second transmission unit 300, by a wireless power transmission method. 30b is further comprised.

In addition, the first transmitter 30 has the second receiving coil 30b and is electrically connected to the power conversion unit 32 to supply the wirelessly received power to the power conversion unit 32. The power receiver 34 will be further included.

In addition, the second transmitting unit 300 has a second transmitting coil 300a, the second receiving coil included in the first transmitting unit 30 of the container unit 10 via the second transmitting coil (300a) 30b) an eleventh power transmitter 301 for wirelessly transmitting power to the eleventh power transmitter 301 and an eleventh power transmitter 301 electrically connected to the eleventh power transmitter 301 for converting and supplying external power to the eleventh power transmitter 301. 302 and an eleventh controller electrically connected to the eleventh power converter 302 and controlling power supplied by the eleventh power converter 302 to the eleventh power transmitter 301. Reference numeral 303 is provided, and like reference numerals designate like parts in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, which are embodiments of the present invention, and duplicate descriptions thereof are omitted.

As such, in another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, in a state in which the container portion 10 is accommodated or placed on the first member 50, a predetermined amount of the container portion 10 is provided. After the water is added, the humidifier 20 is raised on the water to support.

Subsequently, although not shown in the drawing, when the power switch provided in the container part 10 is turned on, the second transmitter 300 formed on the first member 50 connected to an external power supply line wirelessly receives external power. Will be sent.

That is, the eleventh power conversion unit 302 included in the second transmitter 300 converts external power according to the control operation of the eleventh control unit 303 and then outputs it to the eleventh power transmitter 301. .

Then, the eleventh power transmitter 301 wirelessly transmits power to the second receiving coil 30b of the first transmitting unit 30 formed on the bottom surface of the container unit 10 through the second transmitting coil 300a. Will be done.

At this time, since the second receiving coil 30b is connected to the power receiver 34, the power receiver 34 firstly receives the power wirelessly received from the second receiving coil 30b by the wireless power transmission method. Output to the first power conversion unit 32 included in the transmission unit 30, the first power conversion unit 32 converts the wirelessly received power according to the control operation of the first control unit 33 and then Output to the first power transmitter 31.

In addition, the output unit 43 included in the first receiver 40 is an ultrasonic oscillation element 21 or a heating type of the ultrasonic diffuser, which constitutes the humidifier 20 with the power rectified by the rectifier 42. By outputting to the heater of the diffuser, the water is converted into the humidified water of the fine particles from the ultrasonic vibration of the ultrasonic oscillation element 21 or the heating operation of the heater and then discharged to the outside through the outlet 22a of the humidifying unit 20. As it becomes, indoor humidification can be achieved.

On the other hand, Figure 7 is attached to another embodiment of the present invention, which constitutes a first transmission coil (30a) of the first transmission unit 30 on the side of the container unit 10, the first transmission coil (30a) A shielding agent 60 is formed adjacent to the shielding layer 60, a first receiving coil 40a of the first receiving unit 40 is formed on an outer side surface of the humidifying unit 20, and the first receiving coil 40a is formed on the outer side surface of the humidifying unit 20. The shield 60 'is configured to be adjacent to each other.

That is, another embodiment of the present invention configures the first transmitting coil 30a and the first receiving coil 40a in the container unit 10 and the humidifying unit 20 to wirelessly transmit power when transmitting wireless power. According to the embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. The same reference numerals have been omitted for the parts.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described specific preferred embodiments, and various modifications can be made by any person having ordinary skill in the art without departing from the gist of the present invention claimed in the claims. Of course, such changes will fall within the scope of the claims.

The present invention is a humidification device based on wireless power transmission to increase the ease of use by configuring a wireless power transmission receiver in the ultrasonic or heated diffuser that is supported on the water in the container.

Claims

A container portion accommodating a certain amount of water; A humidifying part which is introduced into the container part and floats on water, and ejects the humidifying water by ultrasonic vibration or heating; Configure but

The container unit is configured to configure a first transmission unit for wireless power transmission having a first transmission coil so as to wirelessly transmit after receiving external power,

The humidifying unit comprises a first receiving unit for wireless power transmission having a first receiving coil to wirelessly receive the power to the wireless transmission from the first transmitter in a wireless power transmission method and then supply it to the humidifier. Wireless power transmission based humidifier.
The humidifier of claim 1, wherein the container is connected to an external power supply line.
The method of claim 1, wherein the first transmission unit,

A first power transmitter having a first transmission coil and wirelessly transmitting power to a first receiving coil included in the first receiving unit of the humidifying unit through the first transmitting coil;

A first power conversion unit electrically connected to the first power transmitter and converting and supplying external power to the first power transmitter; And,

A first control unit electrically connected to the first power conversion unit and controlling the power supplied by the first power conversion unit to the power transmitter; Wireless power transmission based humidifier, characterized in that comprising a.
The method of claim 1, wherein the first receiver,

A full bridge circuit unit connected to the first receiving coil and driving to adjust an amount of power wirelessly received through the first receiving coil;

A rectifier connected to the full bridge circuit unit and rectifying a regulated power supply from the full bridge circuit unit;

An output unit configured to output power rectified by the rectifier to the humidifier; And,

Driving the full bridge circuit to control the magnetic field strength in the first transmission coil by receiving the power output from the output unit and the power rectified from the rectifier by adjusting the amount of power wirelessly received through the first receiving coil. A second control unit controlling the; Wireless power transmission based humidifier, characterized in that comprising a.
The method of claim 1,

The container portion is configured to be accommodated or mounted on a first member connected to an external power supply line,

The first member includes a second transmitter for wireless power transmission having a second transmission coil to wirelessly transmit when external power is supplied through a power supply line,

In addition to the first transmission coil, the first transmitter further comprises a second receiving coil for wirelessly receiving power transmitted wirelessly through the second transmission coil of the second transmission unit by a wireless power transmission method. Wireless power transmission based humidifier.
6. The power transmitter of claim 5, wherein the first transmitter comprises: a power receiver having the second receiving coil and electrically connected to the power conversion unit, and supplying wirelessly received power to the power conversion unit; Wireless power transmission based humidifier, characterized in that it further comprises a.
The humidifier of claim 5, wherein the first member is a holder in which the container part is accommodated or a pedestal on which the container part is placed.
The method of claim 5, wherein the second transmitter,

An eleventh power transmitter having a second transmission coil and wirelessly transmitting power to a second reception coil included in a first transmission unit of the container through the second transmission coil;

An eleventh power conversion unit electrically connected to the eleventh power transmitter and configured to convert and supply external power to the eleventh power transmitter; And,

An eleventh control unit electrically connected to the eleventh power conversion unit and controlling power supplied by the eleventh power conversion unit to the eleventh power transmitter; Wireless power transmission based humidifier, characterized in that comprising a.
The humidifier of claim 1, wherein the humidifier is an ultrasonic diffuser including an ultrasonic oscillation element to eject the humidified water by ultrasonic vibration.
The humidifier based wireless power transmission of claim 1, wherein the humidifier is a heated diffuser that ejects humidified water from a heating operation of a heater.
The humidifier of claim 1 or 5, wherein the first transmitter is formed on a lower surface or a side of the container.
The humidifier based wireless power transmission of claim 1 or 5, wherein the first receiver is formed on an inner side or an outer side of the humidifier.
The humidifier of claim 11, wherein a shielding agent is formed on a side surface of the container part.
The humidifier of claim 12, wherein a shielding agent is formed on an outer side surface of the humidifier.