WO2020055126A1 - Evaporative humidifier - Google Patents

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WO2020055126A1
WO2020055126A1 PCT/KR2019/011765 KR2019011765W WO2020055126A1 WO 2020055126 A1 WO2020055126 A1 WO 2020055126A1 KR 2019011765 W KR2019011765 W KR 2019011765W WO 2020055126 A1 WO2020055126 A1 WO 2020055126A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F6/00—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification
    • F24F6/02—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification by evaporation of water in the air
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F6/00—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification
    • F24F6/02—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification by evaporation of water in the air
    • F24F6/04—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification by evaporation of water in the air using stationary unheated wet elements
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H3/00—Air heaters
    • F24H3/02—Air heaters with forced circulation
    • F24H3/04—Air heaters with forced circulation the air being in direct contact with the heating medium, e.g. electric heating element
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
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  • the present invention relates to vaporization-type humidification using hot air.
  • Humidifiers are divided into ultrasonic, heated, vaporized, and complex types.
  • the evaporative humidifier has an evaporation part that can easily rotate a disk plate or evaporate water, and humidifies the indoor space using the evaporated water vapor.
  • the vaporization method is influenced by the humidity of the indoor space, unlike ultrasonic and heated humidifiers.
  • the humidity of the indoor space is high, humidification is not good, and when the indoor space is dry, humidification is good. For this reason, there is a disadvantage in that humidification is impossible when it is desired to maintain high humidity during the change of season.
  • the present invention provides a vaporized humidifier using hot air to maintain the humidification amount above a certain level, easy to clean, and maintain the temperature of the discharged air at a constant temperature.
  • the present invention is disposed on one surface of the humidifier, the air inlet through which air flows from the outside, the heating part disposed on the flow path of the air so that the temperature of the air introduced through the air inlet rises, disposed on the other surface of the humidifier It is disposed facing the water flowing from the water tank and includes an absorbing portion for absorbing water flowing from the water tank, and the filter formed to be detachable and attached to a humidifier and the air having an increased temperature by the heating portion absorb the air. It provides a vaporized humidifier including a first blower to form a flow path so that the vaporized gas is discharged through the air outlet by being transferred to the water absorbed by the portion.
  • outside air introduced through the air inlet passes through the heat generating part, and gas vaporized in the filter by air passing through the heat generating part goes out through the air outlet.
  • a flow path can be formed to be discharged.
  • the first blower is disposed on the lower surface of the air outlet, and the evaporative humidifier is disposed between the air inlet and the heating unit so that external air flows through the air inlet to the inside of the humidifier It may further include a second blower to form a pressure difference to flow into.
  • the heating unit may include at least one of a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater, a mica heater, a sheath heater, a quartz tube heater, and a heating wire heater.
  • PTC positive temperature coefficient
  • the filter is disposed on the lower surface of the humidifier, the air outlet is disposed on the upper surface of the humidifier, the first blower is disposed between the air outlet and the filter to rotate the filter
  • a pressure difference may be formed inside the humidifier so that the gas vaporized in the gas is discharged through the air outlet.
  • the evaporative humidifier may further include a structure for isolating the heating portion and the water tank so that water flowing from the water tank does not penetrate the heating portion.
  • the temperature of the gas discharged through the air outlet may be higher than a preset reference temperature value.
  • the temperature of air discharged through the evaporative humidifier may be maintained at a specific temperature or higher by forming a gas using hot air. Through this, a humidification effect can be obtained regardless of the humidity in the indoor space.
  • the filter disposed inside the vaporized humidifier can be easily separated and washed.
  • FIG. 1 is a view showing the structure of a vaporized humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention and the movement path of air and water inside the vaporized humidifier.
  • FIG. 2 is a view showing the bottom surface structure of a vaporization type humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • 3A is a view showing a movement path of air introduced from the evaporative humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention to the outside.
  • Figure 3b is a view showing an air inlet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a view showing a filter and a structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a view showing a moving path in which the gas moves to the outside in the evaporative humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • first, second, A, and B can be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components.
  • first component may be referred to as a second component without departing from the scope of the present invention, and similarly, the second component may be referred to as a first component.
  • FIG. 1 is a view showing the structure of a vaporized humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention and the movement path of air and water inside the vaporized humidifier.
  • the evaporative humidifier 100 is disposed on one surface of the humidifier and the air inlet 110 through which air flows from outside, and the temperature of the air introduced through the air inlet 110 increases The temperature is increased by the heating unit 120 disposed on the flow path of the air, the filter 140 disposed to face the water flowing from the water tank 130 disposed on the other surface of the humidifier, and the heating unit 120 It may include a first blower 150 to form a flow path so that the vaporized gas is discharged through the air outlet 160 by the delivered air is transferred to the water absorbed in the absorber.
  • the air outside the humidifier may be introduced into the humidifier by rotating the first blower 150.
  • the pressure inside the humidifier becomes lower than the pressure outside the humidifier, such that the outside air (A) may be introduced into the humidifier through the air inlet 110.
  • the second blower may be installed close to the air inlet 110 to increase the amount of air flowing into the humidifier.
  • a second blower is disposed between the air inlet 110 and the heating unit 120, and the second blower is operated to increase the pressure difference between the inside of the humidifier and the outside of the humidifier, thereby increasing the air inlet 110 ) To increase the amount of air introduced.
  • the air introduced through the air inlet 110 may face the heating unit 120.
  • the heating unit 120 may include at least one of a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater, a mica heater, a sheath heater, a quartz tube heater, and a heating wire heater.
  • PTC positive temperature coefficient
  • the temperature of air may be increased by passing the air A introduced from the outside through the heating unit 120.
  • the temperature of the air B passing through the heating unit 120 may be a temperature high enough to evaporate water (eg, a temperature of 100 ° C. or higher).
  • the heating unit 120 may increase the temperature of the air flowing into the heating unit 120 in consideration of the movement path from the heating unit 120 to the filter 140.
  • the heating unit 120 may increase the temperature of the air flowing into the heating unit in consideration of the amount of temperature to drop during the process of the air passing through the heating unit 120 reaching the filter 140.
  • the water tank 130 may be disposed on the other surface of the humidifier.
  • the amount of water supplied to the filter 140 of the humidifier may be controlled by a valve disposed on the bottom surface of the water tank 130 in the water supplied to the water tank 130.
  • the valve may be opened to supply a larger amount of water to the filter 140 of the humidifier, and in an environment with sufficient humidity, the valve may be closed to close the amount of water supplied to the filter 140 of the humidifier. Can be reduced.
  • one surface of the filter 140 is the same height as the lowermost section of the water tank 130 or the lowermost section of the water tank 130 inside the humidifier so that it can face the water stored in the water tank 130. It can be placed at a low height.
  • the water E stored in the water tank may move along a specific movement path F through the valve to face the filter 140.
  • the water E stored in the water tank may flow toward the filter 140 due to a pressure difference generated by rotation of the first blower 150.
  • the water (F) flowing out of the water tank may include an absorber to be absorbed by the filter 140.
  • the absorber may be formed in a disk structure, a sponge structure, or a cylindrical structure.
  • the absorber may be formed of a cloth material to facilitate absorption and washing of water. If the absorbent portion is formed of a cloth material or a sponge material, the user may reuse the filter by washing it as needed.
  • the filter 140 or the absorber may be of a structure that can be easily detached with a humidifier to be easily cleaned.
  • the air B having a temperature increased through the heating part 120 may be introduced into the filter 140 in which water is absorbed.
  • the temperature of the air flowing into the filter 140 may be high enough to evaporate the water absorbed by the filter 140. That is, some or all of the water absorbed by the filter 140 may be evaporated by the air B having an increased temperature.
  • the gas C vaporized in the filter 140 may flow toward the air outlet 160 due to a pressure difference formed by the rotation of the first blower 150.
  • the air outlet 160 may discharge gas D generated as the hot air generated by the heating unit 120 faces the filter 140 in which water is absorbed, to the outside of the humidifier.
  • the first blower 150 may be disposed on the lower surface of the air outlet 160 and rotate to discharge gas vaporized by the filter 140 through the air outlet 160.
  • the filter 140 is disposed on the lower surface of the humidifier
  • the air outlet 160 is disposed on the upper surface of the humidifier
  • the first blower 150 is the air outlet 160 and the filter 140 Can be placed between.
  • FIG. 1 the internal structure of the humidifier illustrated in FIG. 1 is only an embodiment of the present invention, so the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the structure of the humidifier illustrated in FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 2 is a view showing the bottom surface structure of a vaporization type humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the lower surface of the evaporative humidifier, the filter 210 facing the water flowing from the water tank, and the air passage 220 for increasing the temperature of the air by the heating unit to be transferred to the filter 210 may include.
  • a position corresponding to the air flow path 220 on the upper surface of the evaporative humidifier may include a heating unit for raising the temperature of the air introduced from the outside.
  • the air whose temperature has been increased by the heating unit may be delivered to one surface of the filter 210 through the air passage 220.
  • a water tank may be disposed on the other surface of the humidifier, which is the rear surface of the humidifier in which the air passage 220 is disposed, and water supplied by the water tank may flow to the other surface of the filter 210.
  • the filter 210 may include a label-shaped separation member for easily attaching and detaching the filter. According to various embodiments, the filter 210 may be detached from the humidifier through the separation member, and after washing the detached filter as described above, the washed filter may be attached to the humidifier using the separation member. have.
  • 3A is a view showing a movement path of air introduced from the evaporative humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention to the outside.
  • the air A introduced through the air inlet 310 may pass through the heat generator 320 to increase the temperature of the air.
  • the air B whose temperature is raised by the heating unit may move along an air passage having a specific shape.
  • the air flow path may be formed as illustrated in FIG. 3A so that the air C having an increased temperature can be efficiently transferred to the filter 330 disposed on the bottom surface of the humidifier.
  • the air B having the temperature moved to the lower surface of the humidifier along the air flow path may float according to the characteristics of air having a high temperature.
  • air (C) floating on the bottom surface of the humidifier may be supplied to the filter 330 to heat the water absorbed by the filter 330.
  • the filter 330 through which hot air is introduced may be disposed on one surface of a structure having a specific shape.
  • the structure may be a slide shape having an inclined surface at a predetermined angle as shown in FIG. 3A.
  • a filter 330 may be disposed on the inclined surface.
  • water may be introduced from a water tank at a low inclined surface height, and hot air may be introduced at a high inclined surface height.
  • water introduced from the water tank may be prevented from penetrating into the heating unit 310.
  • the absorption portion of the filter 330 absorbs most of the water flowing from the water tank, so that the water flowing from the water tank may not penetrate the heating portion 310 through the structure.
  • FIG. 3b is a view showing an air inlet according to an embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, FIG. 3B is a view showing a case in which a plurality of air inlets are formed on one surface of a vaporization type humidifier.
  • a plurality of air inlets through which air may be introduced may be formed on one surface of the humidifier.
  • 3B shows a case where an air inlet is formed in the form of a rectangular hole, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the shape of the air inlet shown in FIG. 3B.
  • the temperature of the air may be increased by the heat generating portion disposed inside the air inlet portion of the outside air introduced through the air inlet portion.
  • FIG. 4 is a view showing a filter and a structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the structure 430 may be disposed on the bottom end surface of the humidifier. According to various embodiments, one end of the structure 430 may be formed with an air flow path through which hot air flows, and a water flow path through which the water flows may be formed on the other end opposite to the one end.
  • the structure 430 may have a slide shape having an inclined surface to prevent the water flowing through the water passage from penetrating the heating section through the air passage.
  • the filter 420 by arranging the filter 420 on the inclined surface, it is possible to make maximum contact with the filter and hot air flowing through the air passage. That is, in accordance with the present invention, an area capable of contacting a filter absorbed with water and hot air can be sufficiently secured, so that the humidifying effect of the humidifier can be improved.
  • the filter 420 may absorb water flowing through the other end of the filter.
  • the filter 420 may be formed of a material that absorbs a liquid, such as a sponge, and can absorb water introduced therethrough.
  • one surface of the filter 420 may include a label-shaped separation member for easily attaching and detaching the filter 420.
  • the filter 420 can be easily detached from the structure 430 through the separation member.
  • the filter 420 may be formed of an absorbent material including a sponge or cloth material that is easy to wash.
  • water absorbed by the filter 420 may evaporate due to the high temperature air supplied to the filter 420 through the structure 430.
  • vaporized gas may be discharged to the outside of the filter 420 through a plate 410 having a specific shape.
  • FIG. 5 is a view showing a moving path in which the gas vaporized in the evaporative humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention moves to the outside.
  • the gas A vaporized in the filter 510 may flow toward the first blower 520.
  • the first blower 520 may be a fan, and as the first blower 520 rotates, a pressure difference occurs in the humidifier so that the gas vaporized in the filter 510 has a specific flow path (B). ).
  • an air outlet may be provided in a path of the flow path B through which the gas moves to discharge gas vaporized from the filter 510 to the outside of the humidifier. Accordingly, the humidifier according to the present invention can discharge gas having a temperature above a preset temperature value outside the humidifier.

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The present invention provides an evaporative humidifier comprising: an air inlet part which is disposed on one surface of the humidifier and which allows air to flow in from the outside; a heating part disposed on an air flow path so as to increase the temperature of the air flowing in through the air inlet part; a filter which includes an absorbing part disposed to face water flowing in from a water tank disposed at the other surface of the humidifier, so as to absorb the water flowing in from the water tank, and which can be attached to and detached from the humidifier; and a first blower for forming a flow path so that the air, of which the temperature has increased by means of the heating part, is delivered to the water absorbed by the absorbing part, thereby discharging evaporated gas through an air outlet.

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기화식 가습기Evaporative humidifier
본 발명은 열풍을 이용한 기화식 가습에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to vaporization-type humidification using hot air.
가습기는 초음파, 가열식, 기화식, 복합식으로 나뉜다.Humidifiers are divided into ultrasonic, heated, vaporized, and complex types.
이중에서 기화식 가습기는 디스크 판을 돌리거나, 물의 증발을 쉽게 할 수 있는 증발부를 가지고 있고, 이렇게 증발된 수증기를 이용하여 실내 공간을 가습을 한다.Among them, the evaporative humidifier has an evaporation part that can easily rotate a disk plate or evaporate water, and humidifies the indoor space using the evaporated water vapor.
그런데, 기화식 방식은 초음파식 및 가열식 가습기와 다르게 실내 공간의 습도에 많은 영향을 받는다. 실내공간의 습도가 높은 경우 가습이 잘 되지 않고, 실내 공간이 건조한 경우에는 가습이 잘 되는 특징이 있다. 이런 이유로 환절기에 높은 습도를 유지하고 싶을 경우 가습이 불가능하다는 단점이 있다. However, the vaporization method is influenced by the humidity of the indoor space, unlike ultrasonic and heated humidifiers. When the humidity of the indoor space is high, humidification is not good, and when the indoor space is dry, humidification is good. For this reason, there is a disadvantage in that humidification is impossible when it is desired to maintain high humidity during the change of season.
또한 초음파식과 기화식의 경우 배출되는 공기의 온도가 낮다는 문제점이 있다. 이런 이유로 실내 난방을 세게 해지 않는 경우 실내 공간의 체감온도를 낮추는 문제점도 있다.In addition, in the case of the ultrasonic type and the vaporization type, there is a problem that the temperature of the exhaust air is low. For this reason, there is also a problem of lowering the sensation temperature of the indoor space when the indoor heating is not hardened.
본 발명은 가습량을 일정 수준 이상으로 유지하고, 세척이 용이하며, 배출되는 공기의 온도를 일정 온도로 유지시키기 위한 열풍을 이용한 기화식 가습기를 제공한다.The present invention provides a vaporized humidifier using hot air to maintain the humidification amount above a certain level, easy to clean, and maintain the temperature of the discharged air at a constant temperature.
본 발명이 해결하고자 하는 과제는 이상에서 언급한 과제(들)로 제한되지 않으며, 언급되지 않은 또 다른 과제(들)은 아래의 기재로부터 당업자에게 명확하게 이해될 수 있을 것이다.The problem to be solved by the present invention is not limited to the problem (s) mentioned above, and another problem (s) not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.
본 발명은 가습기의 일면에 배치되고 외부로부터 공기가 유입되는 공기유입부, 상기 공기유입부를 통해 유입된 공기의 온도가 상승되도록 상기 공기의 유로상에 배치되는 발열부, 상기 가습기의 타면에 배치되는 물탱크로부터 유입되는 물과 마주하여 배치되어 상기 물탱크로부터 유입되는 물을 흡수하는 흡수부를 포함하고, 가습기에 탈착 및 부착이 가능하도록 형성된 필터 및 상기 발열부에 의해 온도가 상승된 공기가 상기 흡수부에 흡수된 물에 전달됨으로써 기화된 기체가 공기배출구를 통해 배출되도록 유로를 형성시키는 제1 블로워를 포함하는 기화식 가습기를 제공한다.The present invention is disposed on one surface of the humidifier, the air inlet through which air flows from the outside, the heating part disposed on the flow path of the air so that the temperature of the air introduced through the air inlet rises, disposed on the other surface of the humidifier It is disposed facing the water flowing from the water tank and includes an absorbing portion for absorbing water flowing from the water tank, and the filter formed to be detachable and attached to a humidifier and the air having an increased temperature by the heating portion absorb the air. It provides a vaporized humidifier including a first blower to form a flow path so that the vaporized gas is discharged through the air outlet by being transferred to the water absorbed by the portion.
일 실시예에 따르면, 상기 제1 블로워는 상기 공기유입부를 통해 유입된 외부의 공기가 상기 발열부를 통과하고, 상기 발열부를 통과한 공기에 의해 상기 필터에서 기화되는 기체가 상기 공기배출구를 통해 외부로 배출될 수 있도록 유로를 형성시킬 수 있다.According to one embodiment, in the first blower, outside air introduced through the air inlet passes through the heat generating part, and gas vaporized in the filter by air passing through the heat generating part goes out through the air outlet. A flow path can be formed to be discharged.
일 실시예에 따르면, 상기 제1 블로워는 상기 공기배출구의 하단면에 배치되고, 상기 기화식 가습기는 상기 공기유입부와 상기 발열부 사이에 배치되어 상기 공기유입부를 통해 외부의 공기가 상기 가습기 내부로 유입되도록 압력차이를 형성시키는 제2 블로워를 더 포함할 수 있다.According to one embodiment, the first blower is disposed on the lower surface of the air outlet, and the evaporative humidifier is disposed between the air inlet and the heating unit so that external air flows through the air inlet to the inside of the humidifier It may further include a second blower to form a pressure difference to flow into.
일 실시예에 따르면, 상기 발열부는 PTC(positive temperature coefficient) 히터, 마이카 히터, 시즈(sheath) 히터, 석영관 히터, 열선 히터 중 적어도 하나를 포함할 수 있다.According to one embodiment, the heating unit may include at least one of a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater, a mica heater, a sheath heater, a quartz tube heater, and a heating wire heater.
일 실시예에 따르면, 상기 필터는 상기 가습기의 하단면에 배치되고, 상기 공기배출구는 상기 가습기의 상단면에 배치되며, 상기 제1 블로워는 상기 공기배출구와 상기 필터 사이에 배치되어 회전함으로써 상기 필터에서 기화되는 기체가 상기 공기배출구를 통해 배출되도록 가습기 내부에서 압력차이를 형성시킬 수 있다.According to one embodiment, the filter is disposed on the lower surface of the humidifier, the air outlet is disposed on the upper surface of the humidifier, the first blower is disposed between the air outlet and the filter to rotate the filter A pressure difference may be formed inside the humidifier so that the gas vaporized in the gas is discharged through the air outlet.
일 실시예에 따르면, 상기 기화식 가습기는 상기 물탱크로부터 유입되는 물이 상기 발열부에 침투하지 않도록 상기 발열부와 상기 물탱크를 격리시키는 구조물을 더 포함할 수 있다.According to one embodiment, the evaporative humidifier may further include a structure for isolating the heating portion and the water tank so that water flowing from the water tank does not penetrate the heating portion.
일 실시예에 따르면, 상기 공기배출구를 통해 배출되는 기체의 온도는 기설정된 기준온도값 이상일 수 있다.According to an embodiment, the temperature of the gas discharged through the air outlet may be higher than a preset reference temperature value.
본 발명에서 개시하고 있는 일 실시예에 따르면, 열풍을 이용하여 기체를 형성함으로써 기화식 가습기를 통해 배출되는 공기의 온도를 특정 온도 이상으로 유지할 수 있다. 이를 통하여 실내공간의 습도와 무관하게 가습효과를 얻을 수 있다. 뿐만 아니라, 본 발명에서 개시하고 있는 일 실시예에 따르면, 기화식 가습기 내부에 배치되는 필터를 손쉽게 분리해서 세척할 수 있다.According to one embodiment disclosed in the present invention, the temperature of air discharged through the evaporative humidifier may be maintained at a specific temperature or higher by forming a gas using hot air. Through this, a humidification effect can be obtained regardless of the humidity in the indoor space. In addition, according to an embodiment disclosed in the present invention, the filter disposed inside the vaporized humidifier can be easily separated and washed.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 기화식 가습기의 구조 및 기화식 가습기 내부에서 공기와 물의 이동경로를 나타낸 도면이다.1 is a view showing the structure of a vaporized humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention and the movement path of air and water inside the vaporized humidifier.
도 2는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 기화식 가습기의 하단면 구조를 나타낸 도면이다.2 is a view showing the bottom surface structure of a vaporization type humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 3a는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 기화식 가습기에서 외부로 유입된 공기의 이동경로를 나타낸 도면이다.3A is a view showing a movement path of air introduced from the evaporative humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention to the outside.
도 3b는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 공기유입부를 나타낸 도면이다.Figure 3b is a view showing an air inlet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 4는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 필터와 구조물을 나타낸 도면이다.4 is a view showing a filter and a structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 5는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 기화식 가습기에서 기체가 외부로 이동하는 이동경로를 나타낸 도면이다.5 is a view showing a moving path in which the gas moves to the outside in the evaporative humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.
본 발명은 다양한 변경을 가할 수 있고 여러 가지 실시예를 가질 수 있는 바, 특정 실시예들을 도면에 예시하고 상세한 설명에 상세하게 설명하고자 한다. 그러나, 이는 본 발명을 특정한 실시 형태에 대해 한정하려는 것이 아니며, 본 발명의 사상 및 기술 범위에 포함되는 모든 변경, 균등물 내지 대체물을 포함하는 것으로 이해되어야 한다. 각 도면을 설명하면서 유사한 참조부호를 유사한 구성요소에 대해 사용하였다.The present invention can be applied to various changes and may have various embodiments, and specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention. In describing each drawing, similar reference numerals are used for similar components.
제1, 제2, A, B 등의 용어는 다양한 구성요소들을 설명하는데 사용될 수 있지만, 상기 구성요소들은 상기 용어들에 의해 한정되어서는 안 된다. 상기 용어들은 하나의 구성요소를 다른 구성요소로부터 구별하는 목적으로만 사용된다. 예를 들어, 본 발명의 권리 범위를 벗어나지 않으면서 제1 구성요소는 제2 구성요소로 명명될 수 있고, 유사하게 제2 구성요소도 제1 구성요소로 명명될 수 있다. 및/또는 이라는 용어는 복수의 관련된 기재된 항목들의 조합 또는 복수의 관련된 기재된 항목들 중의 어느 항목을 포함한다.Terms such as first, second, A, and B can be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components. For example, the first component may be referred to as a second component without departing from the scope of the present invention, and similarly, the second component may be referred to as a first component. The term and / or includes a combination of a plurality of related described items or any one of a plurality of related described items.
어떤 구성요소가 다른 구성요소에 "연결되어" 있다거나 "접속되어" 있다고 언급된 때에는, 그 다른 구성요소에 직접적으로 연결되어 있거나 또는 접속되어 있을 수도 있지만, 중간에 다른 구성요소가 존재할 수도 있다고 이해되어야 할 것이다. 반면에, 어떤 구성요소가 다른 구성요소에 "직접 연결되어" 있다거나 "직접 접속되어" 있다고 언급된 때에는, 중간에 다른 구성요소가 존재하지 않는 것으로 이해되어야 할 것이다.When an element is said to be "connected" or "connected" to another component, it is understood that other components may be directly connected to or connected to the other component, but other components may exist in the middle. It should be. On the other hand, when a component is said to be "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that no other component exists in the middle.
본 출원에서 사용한 용어는 단지 특정한 실시예를 설명하기 위해 사용된 것으로, 본 발명을 한정하려는 의도가 아니다. 단수의 표현은 문맥상 명백하게 다르게 뜻하지 않는 한, 복수의 표현을 포함한다. 본 출원에서, "포함하다" 또는 "가지다" 등의 용어는 명세서상에 기재된 특징, 숫자, 단계, 동작, 구성요소, 부품 또는 이들을 조합한 것이 존재함을 지정하려는 것이지, 하나 또는 그 이상의 다른 특징들이나 숫자, 단계, 동작, 구성요소, 부품 또는 이들을 조합한 것들의 존재 또는 부가 가능성을 미리 배제하지 않는 것으로 이해되어야 한다.The terms used in this application are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, the terms "include" or "have" are intended to indicate the presence of features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts or combinations thereof described herein, one or more other features. It should be understood that the existence or addition possibilities of fields or numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof are not excluded in advance.
다르게 정의되지 않는 한, 기술적이거나 과학적인 용어를 포함해서 여기서 사용되는 모든 용어들은 본 발명이 속하는 기술 분야에서 통상의 지식을 가진 자에 의해 일반적으로 이해되는 것과 동일한 의미를 가지고 있다. 일반적으로 사용되는 사전에 정의되어 있는 것과 같은 용어들은 관련 기술의 문맥 상 가지는 의미와 일치하는 의미를 가지는 것으로 해석되어야 하며, 본 출원에서 명백하게 정의하지 않는 한, 이상적이거나 과도하게 형식적인 의미로 해석되지 않는다. 이하, 첨부된 도면을 참조하여 본 발명의 바람직한 실시예를 상세하게 설명한다.Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Terms such as those defined in a commonly used dictionary should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with meanings in the context of related technologies, and should not be interpreted as ideal or excessively formal meanings unless explicitly defined in the present application. Does not. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
이상의 설명은 본 발명의 기술 사상을 예시적으로 설명한 것에 불과한 것으로, 본 발명이 속하는 기술 분야에서 통상의 지식을 가진 사람이라면 본 발명의 본질적인 특성에서 벗어나지 않는 범위에서 다양한 수정 및 변형이 가능할 것이다. 따라서, 본 발명에 개시된 실시예들은 본 발명의 기술 사상을 한정하기 위한 것이 아니라 설명하기 위한 것이고, 이러한 실시예에 의하여 본 발명의 기술 사상의 범위가 한정되는 것은 아니다. 본 발명의 보호 범위는 아래의 청구범위에 의하여 해석되어야 하며, 그와 동등한 범위 내에 있는 모든 기술 사상은 본 발명의 권리범위에 포함되는 것으로 해석되어야 할 것이다.The above description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may make various modifications and variations without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical spirit of the present invention, but to explain, and the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted by the claims below, and all technical spirits within the scope equivalent thereto should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 기화식 가습기의 구조 및 기화식 가습기 내부에서 공기와 물의 이동경로를 나타낸 도면이다. 1 is a view showing the structure of a vaporized humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention and the movement path of air and water inside the vaporized humidifier.
일 실시예에 따르면, 기화식 가습기(100)는 가습기의 일면에 배치되고 외부로부터 공기가 유입되는 공기유입부(110), 상기 공기유입부(110)를 통해 유입된 공기의 온도가 상승되도록 상기 공기의 유로상에 배치되는 발열부(120), 상기 가습기의 타면에 배치되는 물탱크(130)로부터 유입되는 물과 마주하도록 배치되는 필터(140) 및 상기 발열부(120)에 의해 온도가 상승된 공기가 상기 흡수부에 흡수된 물에 전달됨으로써 기화된 기체가 공기배출구(160)를 통해 배출되도록 유로를 형성시키는 제1 블로워(150)를 포함할 수 있다.According to one embodiment, the evaporative humidifier 100 is disposed on one surface of the humidifier and the air inlet 110 through which air flows from outside, and the temperature of the air introduced through the air inlet 110 increases The temperature is increased by the heating unit 120 disposed on the flow path of the air, the filter 140 disposed to face the water flowing from the water tank 130 disposed on the other surface of the humidifier, and the heating unit 120 It may include a first blower 150 to form a flow path so that the vaporized gas is discharged through the air outlet 160 by the delivered air is transferred to the water absorbed in the absorber.
일 실시예에 따르면, 제1 블로워(150)가 회전함으로써 가습기 외부에 있는 공기가 가습기 내부로 유입될 수 있다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 제1 블로워가 회전함에 따라 가습기 내부의 압력이 가습기 외부의 압력보다 낮아짐으로써 공기유입부(110)를 통해 외부의 공기(A)가 가습기 내부로 유입될 수 있다.According to one embodiment, the air outside the humidifier may be introduced into the humidifier by rotating the first blower 150. According to various embodiments, as the first blower rotates, the pressure inside the humidifier becomes lower than the pressure outside the humidifier, such that the outside air (A) may be introduced into the humidifier through the air inlet 110.
일 실시예에 따르면, 가습기 내부로 유입되는 공기의 양을 증가시키기 위해 공기유입부(110)에 근접하여 제2 블로워가 설치될 수 있다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 공기유입부(110)와 발열부(120) 사이에 제2 블로워를 배치하고, 상기 제2 블로워를 동작시켜 가습기 내부와 가습기 외부의 압력 차이를 증가시킴으로써 공기유입부(110)를 통해 유입되는 공기의 양을 증가시킬 수 있다.According to one embodiment, the second blower may be installed close to the air inlet 110 to increase the amount of air flowing into the humidifier. According to various embodiments, a second blower is disposed between the air inlet 110 and the heating unit 120, and the second blower is operated to increase the pressure difference between the inside of the humidifier and the outside of the humidifier, thereby increasing the air inlet 110 ) To increase the amount of air introduced.
일 실시예에 따르면, 공기유입부(110)를 통해 유입되는 공기는 발열부(120)와 마주할 수 있다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 발열부(120)는 PTC(positive temperature coefficient) 히터, 마이카 히터, 시즈(sheath) 히터, 석영관 히터, 열선 히터 중 적어도 하나를 포함할 수 있다.According to an embodiment, the air introduced through the air inlet 110 may face the heating unit 120. According to various embodiments, the heating unit 120 may include at least one of a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater, a mica heater, a sheath heater, a quartz tube heater, and a heating wire heater.
일 실시예에 따르면, 외부로부터 유입된 공기(A)는 발열부(120)를 통과함으로써 공기의 온도가 상승할 수 있다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 발열부(120)를 통과한 공기(B)의 온도는 물을 증발시킬 수 있을 정도로 높은 온도(예를 들어 100℃ 이상의 온도)일 수 있다.According to an embodiment, the temperature of air may be increased by passing the air A introduced from the outside through the heating unit 120. According to various embodiments, the temperature of the air B passing through the heating unit 120 may be a temperature high enough to evaporate water (eg, a temperature of 100 ° C. or higher).
일 실시예에 따르면, 발열부(120)는 발열부(120)에서 필터(140)까지의 이동 경로를 고려하여 발열부(120)로 유입되는 공기의 온도를 상승시킬 수 있다. 예를 들어, 발열부(120)는 발열부(120)를 통과한 공기가 필터(140)까지 도달하는 과정 중에 하강할 온도량을 고려하여 발열부로 유입되는 공기의 온도를 상승시킬 수 있다.According to an embodiment, the heating unit 120 may increase the temperature of the air flowing into the heating unit 120 in consideration of the movement path from the heating unit 120 to the filter 140. For example, the heating unit 120 may increase the temperature of the air flowing into the heating unit in consideration of the amount of temperature to drop during the process of the air passing through the heating unit 120 reaching the filter 140.
일 실시예에 따르면, 가습기의 타면에는 물탱크(130)가 배치될 수 있다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 물탱크(130)에 공급된 물은 물탱크(130)의 하단면에 배치된 밸브에 의해 가습기의 필터(140)로 공급되는 물의 양이 조절될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 습도가 부족한 환경이라면 밸브가 개방됨으로써 가습기의 필터(140)에 보다 많은 양의 물을 공급할 수 있으며, 습도가 충분한 환경이라면 밸브가 폐쇄됨으로써 가습기의 필터(140)에 공급되는 물의 양을 감소시킬 수 있다.According to one embodiment, the water tank 130 may be disposed on the other surface of the humidifier. According to various embodiments, the amount of water supplied to the filter 140 of the humidifier may be controlled by a valve disposed on the bottom surface of the water tank 130 in the water supplied to the water tank 130. For example, in an environment in which humidity is insufficient, the valve may be opened to supply a larger amount of water to the filter 140 of the humidifier, and in an environment with sufficient humidity, the valve may be closed to close the amount of water supplied to the filter 140 of the humidifier. Can be reduced.
일 실시예에 따르면, 필터(140)의 일면은 물탱크(130)에 저장된 물과 마주할 수 있도록 가습기 내부에서 물탱크(130)의 최하단면과 동일한 높이 또는 물탱크(130)의 최하단면보다 더 낮은 높이에 배치될 수 있다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 물탱크에 저장된 물(E)은 밸브를 통해 특정 이동 경로(F)를 따라 이동해 필터(140)와 마주할 수 있다.According to one embodiment, one surface of the filter 140 is the same height as the lowermost section of the water tank 130 or the lowermost section of the water tank 130 inside the humidifier so that it can face the water stored in the water tank 130. It can be placed at a low height. According to various embodiments, the water E stored in the water tank may move along a specific movement path F through the valve to face the filter 140.
일 실시예에 따르면, 물탱크에 저장되어 있는 물(E)은 제1 블로워(150)의 회전에 의해 생성되는 압력 차이로 인해 필터(140)를 향해 흐를 수 있다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 물탱크에서 흘러나온 물(F)이 필터(140)에 흡수될 수 있도록 하는 흡수부를 포함할 수 있다.According to an embodiment, the water E stored in the water tank may flow toward the filter 140 due to a pressure difference generated by rotation of the first blower 150. According to various embodiments, the water (F) flowing out of the water tank may include an absorber to be absorbed by the filter 140.
일 실시예에 따르면, 상기 흡수부는 디스크 구조, 스펀지 구조 또는 통형 구조로 형성될 수 있다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면 상기 흡수부는 물의 흡수 및 세척을 용이하게 하기 위해 천 재질로 형성될 수 있다. 흡수부가 천 재질 또는 스펀지 재질로 형성되는 경우, 사용자는 필요에 따라 필터를 세탁하여 재사용할 수도 있다. 한편, 상기 필터(140) 또는 상기 흡수부는 용이하게 세척이 가능하도록 가습기와 탈부착이 가능한 구조일 수 있다. According to an embodiment, the absorber may be formed in a disk structure, a sponge structure, or a cylindrical structure. According to various embodiments, the absorber may be formed of a cloth material to facilitate absorption and washing of water. If the absorbent portion is formed of a cloth material or a sponge material, the user may reuse the filter by washing it as needed. On the other hand, the filter 140 or the absorber may be of a structure that can be easily detached with a humidifier to be easily cleaned.
일 실시예에 따르면, 상기 발열부(120)를 통과하여 온도가 상승된 공기(B)는 물이 흡수된 필터(140)로 유입될 수 있다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 필터(140)로 유입되는 공기의 온도는 필터(140)에 흡수된 물을 증발시킬 수 있을 정도의 고온일 수 있다. 즉, 온도가 상승된 공기(B)에 의해 필터(140)에 흡수된 물 중 일부 또는 전부가 증발될 수 있다.According to an embodiment, the air B having a temperature increased through the heating part 120 may be introduced into the filter 140 in which water is absorbed. According to various embodiments, the temperature of the air flowing into the filter 140 may be high enough to evaporate the water absorbed by the filter 140. That is, some or all of the water absorbed by the filter 140 may be evaporated by the air B having an increased temperature.
일 실시예에 따르면, 필터(140)에서 기화된 기체(C)는 상기 제1 블로워(150)의 회전에 의해 형성되는 압력차이로 인해 공기배출구(160)를 향해 흐를 수 있다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 공기배출구(160)는 발열부(120)에 의해 생성된 열풍이 물이 흡수된 필터(140)와 마주함에 따라 발생하는 기체(D)를 가습기 외부로 배출할 수 있다.According to an embodiment, the gas C vaporized in the filter 140 may flow toward the air outlet 160 due to a pressure difference formed by the rotation of the first blower 150. According to various embodiments, the air outlet 160 may discharge gas D generated as the hot air generated by the heating unit 120 faces the filter 140 in which water is absorbed, to the outside of the humidifier.
일 실시예에 따르면, 제1 블로워(150)는 공기배출구(160)의 하단면에 배치되어 회전함으로써 필터(140)에 의해 기화되는 기체를 공기배출구(160)를 통해 배출할 수 있다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 필터(140)는 가습기의 하단면에 배치되고, 공기배출구(160)는 가습기의 상단면에 배치되며, 제1 블로워(150)는 공기배출구(160)와 필터(140) 사이에 배치될 수 있다.According to an embodiment, the first blower 150 may be disposed on the lower surface of the air outlet 160 and rotate to discharge gas vaporized by the filter 140 through the air outlet 160. According to various embodiments, the filter 140 is disposed on the lower surface of the humidifier, the air outlet 160 is disposed on the upper surface of the humidifier, and the first blower 150 is the air outlet 160 and the filter 140 Can be placed between.
한편, 도 1에서 도시하고 있는 가습기 내부 구조는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 불과하므로 본 발명의 권리범위가 도 1에서 도시하고 있는 가습기 구조에 국한되어서는 안 될 것이다. Meanwhile, the internal structure of the humidifier illustrated in FIG. 1 is only an embodiment of the present invention, so the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the structure of the humidifier illustrated in FIG. 1.
도 2는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 기화식 가습기의 하단면 구조를 나타낸 도면이다.2 is a view showing the bottom surface structure of a vaporization type humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.
일 실시예에 따르면, 기화식 가습기의 하단면에는 물탱크로부터 유입되는 물과 마주하는 필터(210) 및 발열부에 의해 온도가 상승된 공기가 필터(210)로 전달되기 위한 공기유로(220)를 포함할 수 있다. 비록 도시되지는 않았지만, 기화식 가습기의 상단면에서 공기유로(220)에 대응되는 위치에는 외부로부터 유입되는 공기의 온도를 상승시키기 위한 발열부가 포함될 수 있다.According to one embodiment, the lower surface of the evaporative humidifier, the filter 210 facing the water flowing from the water tank, and the air passage 220 for increasing the temperature of the air by the heating unit to be transferred to the filter 210 It may include. Although not shown, a position corresponding to the air flow path 220 on the upper surface of the evaporative humidifier may include a heating unit for raising the temperature of the air introduced from the outside.
일 실시예에 따르면, 발열부에 의해 온도가 상승된 공기는 공기유로(220)를 통해 필터(210)의 일면으로 전달될 수 있다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 공기유로(220)가 배치되는 가습기 일면의 배면인 가습기의 타면에는 물탱크가 배치될 수 있으며, 물탱크에 의해 공급되는 물은 필터(210)의 타면으로 흐를 수 있다. According to an embodiment, the air whose temperature has been increased by the heating unit may be delivered to one surface of the filter 210 through the air passage 220. According to various embodiments, a water tank may be disposed on the other surface of the humidifier, which is the rear surface of the humidifier in which the air passage 220 is disposed, and water supplied by the water tank may flow to the other surface of the filter 210.
일 실시예에 따르면, 필터(210)의 일측면에는 필터는 용이하게 탈부착 하기 위한 라벨형태의 분리부재가 포함될 수 있다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 상기 분리부재를 통해 가습기에서 필터(210)를 탈착할 수 있으며, 앞서 언급한 바와 같이 탈착한 필터를 세탁한 이후, 상기 분리부재를 이용해 세탁된 필터를 가습기에 부착할 수 있다.According to an embodiment, the filter 210 may include a label-shaped separation member for easily attaching and detaching the filter. According to various embodiments, the filter 210 may be detached from the humidifier through the separation member, and after washing the detached filter as described above, the washed filter may be attached to the humidifier using the separation member. have.
도 3a는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 기화식 가습기에서 외부로 유입된 공기의 이동경로를 나타낸 도면이다.3A is a view showing a movement path of air introduced from the evaporative humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention to the outside.
일 실시예에 따르면, 공기유입부(310)를 통해 유입된 공기(A)는 발열부(320)는 통과함으로써 공기의 온도가 상승할 수 있다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 발열부에 의해 온도가 상승된 공기(B)는 특정한 형상을 가지는 공기유로를 따라 이동할 수 있다. 예를 들어 공기유로는 가습기의 하단면에 배치된 필터(330)에 온도가 상승된 공기(C)가 효율적으로 전달될 수 있도록 도 3a에서 도시한 바와 같이 형성될 수 있다.According to an embodiment, the air A introduced through the air inlet 310 may pass through the heat generator 320 to increase the temperature of the air. According to various embodiments, the air B whose temperature is raised by the heating unit may move along an air passage having a specific shape. For example, the air flow path may be formed as illustrated in FIG. 3A so that the air C having an increased temperature can be efficiently transferred to the filter 330 disposed on the bottom surface of the humidifier.
일 실시예에 따르면, 공기유로를 따라 가습기의 하단면으로 이동한 온도가 상승된 공기(B)는 온도가 높은 공기의 특성에 따라 부유할 수 있다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 가습기의 하단면에서 부유한 공기(C)는 필터(330)로 공급되어 필터(330)에 흡수된 물을 가열시킬 수 있다.According to an embodiment, the air B having the temperature moved to the lower surface of the humidifier along the air flow path may float according to the characteristics of air having a high temperature. According to various embodiments, air (C) floating on the bottom surface of the humidifier may be supplied to the filter 330 to heat the water absorbed by the filter 330.
일 실시예에 따르면, 고온의 공기가 유입되는 필터(330)는 특정한 형상을 가지는 구조물의 일면에 배치될 수 있다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 상기 구조물은 도 3a에 도시된 바와 같이 기설정된 각도의 경사면을 가지는 슬라이드 형상일 수 있다.According to an embodiment, the filter 330 through which hot air is introduced may be disposed on one surface of a structure having a specific shape. According to various embodiments, the structure may be a slide shape having an inclined surface at a predetermined angle as shown in FIG. 3A.
일 실시예에 따르면, 구조물이 경사면을 포함하는 경우, 상기 경사면에 필터(330)가 배치될 수 있다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 구조물이 경사면을 포함하는 경우, 경사면 높이가 낮은 곳에서 물탱크로부터 물이 유입될 수 있으며, 경사면 높이가 높은 곳에서 고온의 공기가 유입될 수 있다.According to an embodiment, when the structure includes an inclined surface, a filter 330 may be disposed on the inclined surface. According to various embodiments, when the structure includes an inclined surface, water may be introduced from a water tank at a low inclined surface height, and hot air may be introduced at a high inclined surface height.
일 실시예에 따르면, 상기 구조물의 경사차이로 인해 물탱크로부터 유입되는 물이 발열부(310)로 침투하는 것을 방지할 수 있다. 뿐만 아니라, 필터(330)의 흡수부가 물탱크로부터 유입되는 대부분의 물을 흡수함으로써 물탱크로부터 유입되는 물이 구조물을 통해 발열부(310)로 침투되지 않을 수 있다.According to one embodiment, due to the difference in the inclination of the structure, water introduced from the water tank may be prevented from penetrating into the heating unit 310. In addition, the absorption portion of the filter 330 absorbs most of the water flowing from the water tank, so that the water flowing from the water tank may not penetrate the heating portion 310 through the structure.
도 3b는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 공기유입부를 나타낸 도면이다. 보다 구체적으로 도 3b는 기화식 가습기의 일면에 복수개의 공기유입부가 형성된 경우를 나타낸 도면이다.Figure 3b is a view showing an air inlet according to an embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, FIG. 3B is a view showing a case in which a plurality of air inlets are formed on one surface of a vaporization type humidifier.
일 실시예에 따르면, 가습기의 일면에는 공기가 유입될 수 있는 복수개의 공기유입부가 형성될 수 있다. 도 3b에서는 직사각형 홀의 형태로 공기유입부가 형성된 경우를 도시하였으나, 본 발명의 권리범위가 도 3b에서 도시하고 있는 공기유입부 형상에만 국한되어서는 안 될 것이다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 상기 공기유입부를 통해 유입된 외부의 공기는 상기 공기유입부 내측에 배치된 발열부에 의해 공기의 온도가 상승할 수 있다.According to an embodiment, a plurality of air inlets through which air may be introduced may be formed on one surface of the humidifier. 3B shows a case where an air inlet is formed in the form of a rectangular hole, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the shape of the air inlet shown in FIG. 3B. According to various embodiments, the temperature of the air may be increased by the heat generating portion disposed inside the air inlet portion of the outside air introduced through the air inlet portion.
도 4는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 필터와 구조물을 나타낸 도면이다.4 is a view showing a filter and a structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.
일 실시예에 따르면, 구조물(430)은 가습기의 최하단면에 배치될 수 있다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면 구조물(430)의 일단은 고온의 공기가 유입되는 공기유로가 형성될 수 있으며, 상기 일단과 반대되는 타단에는 물이 유입되는 물유로가 형성될 수 있다.According to one embodiment, the structure 430 may be disposed on the bottom end surface of the humidifier. According to various embodiments, one end of the structure 430 may be formed with an air flow path through which hot air flows, and a water flow path through which the water flows may be formed on the other end opposite to the one end.
일 실시예에 따르면, 구조물(430)은 경사면을 가지는 슬라이드 형상을 가짐으로써 물유로를 통해 유입되는 물이 공기유로를 통해 발열부로 침투하는 것을 방지할 수 있다. 뿐만 아니라, 경사면에 필터(420)를 배치함으로써 공기유로를 통해 유입되는 고온의 공기와 필터와 최대한 접촉할 수 있도록 할 수 있다. 즉, 본 발명에 따를 경우, 물이 흡수된 필터와 고온의 공기가 접촉할 수 있는 면적이 충분히 확보될 수 있어, 가습기의 가습효과가 향상될 수 있다.According to one embodiment, the structure 430 may have a slide shape having an inclined surface to prevent the water flowing through the water passage from penetrating the heating section through the air passage. In addition, by arranging the filter 420 on the inclined surface, it is possible to make maximum contact with the filter and hot air flowing through the air passage. That is, in accordance with the present invention, an area capable of contacting a filter absorbed with water and hot air can be sufficiently secured, so that the humidifying effect of the humidifier can be improved.
일 실시예에 따르면, 필터(420)는 필터의 타단을 통해 유입되는 물을 흡수할 수 있다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 필터(420)는 스펀지와 같은 액체를 흡수하는 소재로 구성될 수 있으며, 이를 통해 유입되는 물을 흡수할 수 있다.According to an embodiment, the filter 420 may absorb water flowing through the other end of the filter. According to various embodiments, the filter 420 may be formed of a material that absorbs a liquid, such as a sponge, and can absorb water introduced therethrough.
일 실시예에 따르면, 필터(420)의 일면에는 필터(420)를 용이하게 탈부착 하기 위한 라벨형태의 분리부재가 포함될 수 있다. 상기 분리부재를 통해 필터(420)를 구조물(430)로부터 용이하게 탈착할 수 있다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 상기 필터(420)는 세탁이 쉬운 스펀지 또는 천 재질을 포함하는 흡수재로 구성될 수 있다.According to an embodiment, one surface of the filter 420 may include a label-shaped separation member for easily attaching and detaching the filter 420. The filter 420 can be easily detached from the structure 430 through the separation member. According to various embodiments, the filter 420 may be formed of an absorbent material including a sponge or cloth material that is easy to wash.
일 실시예에 따르면, 필터(420)에 흡수된 물은 구조물(430)을 통해 필터(420)로 공급되는 고온의 공기로 인해 증발할 수 있다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 기화된 기체는 특정한 형상을 가지는 플레이트(410)를 통해 필터(420) 외부로 배출될 수 있다.According to one embodiment, water absorbed by the filter 420 may evaporate due to the high temperature air supplied to the filter 420 through the structure 430. According to various embodiments, vaporized gas may be discharged to the outside of the filter 420 through a plate 410 having a specific shape.
도 5는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 기화식 가습기에서 기화된 기체가 외부로 이동하는 이동경로를 나타낸 도면이다.5 is a view showing a moving path in which the gas vaporized in the evaporative humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention moves to the outside.
일 실시예에 따르면, 필터(510)에서 기화되는 기체(A)는 제1 블로워(520)를 향해 흐를 수 있다. 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 상기 제1 블로워(520)는 팬일 수 있으며, 상기 제1 블로워(520)가 회전함에 따라 가습기 내에서 압력 차이가 발생하여 필터(510)에서 기화되는 기체는 특정한 유로(B)를 따라 이동할 수 있다.According to an embodiment, the gas A vaporized in the filter 510 may flow toward the first blower 520. According to various embodiments, the first blower 520 may be a fan, and as the first blower 520 rotates, a pressure difference occurs in the humidifier so that the gas vaporized in the filter 510 has a specific flow path (B). ).
일 실시예에 따르면, 상기 기체가 이동하는 유로(B) 경로에 공기배출구를 마련하여 필터(510)에서 기화된 기체를 가습기 외부로 배출할 수 있다. 이에 따라 본 발명에 따른 가습기는 가습기 외부로 온도가 기설정된 온도값 이상인 기체를 배출할 수 있다.According to one embodiment, an air outlet may be provided in a path of the flow path B through which the gas moves to discharge gas vaporized from the filter 510 to the outside of the humidifier. Accordingly, the humidifier according to the present invention can discharge gas having a temperature above a preset temperature value outside the humidifier.
이상의 설명은 본 발명의 기술 사상을 예시적으로 설명한 것에 불과한 것으로, 본 발명이 속하는 기술 분야에서 통상의 지식을 가진 사람이라면 본 발명의 본질적인 특성에서 벗어나지 않는 범위에서 다양한 수정 및 변형이 가능할 것이다. The above description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may make various modifications and variations without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention.
따라서, 본 발명에 실행된 실시예들은 본 발명의 기술 사상을 한정하기 위한 것이 아니라 설명하기 위한 것이고, 이러한 실시예에 의하여 본 발명의 기술 사상의 범위가 한정되는 것은 아니다. 본 발명의 보호 범위는 아래의 청구범위에 의하여 해석되어야 하며, 그와 동등한 범위 내에 있는 모든 기술 사상은 본 발명의 권리범위에 포함되는 것으로 해석되어야 할 것이다.Therefore, the embodiments implemented in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical spirit of the present invention, but to explain, and the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted by the claims below, and all technical spirits within the scope equivalent thereto should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

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  1. 가습기의 일면에 배치되고 외부로부터 공기가 유입되는 공기유입부;An air inlet part disposed on one surface of the humidifier and through which air flows from the outside;
    상기 공기유입부를 통해 유입된 공기의 온도가 상승되도록 상기 공기의 유로상에 배치되는 발열부;A heating part disposed on the flow path of the air so that the temperature of the air introduced through the air inlet part rises;
    상기 가습기의 타면에 배치되는 물탱크로부터 유입되는 물과 마주하여 배치되어 상기 물탱크로부터 유입되는 물을 흡수하는 흡수부를 포함하고, 가습기에 탈착 및 부착이 가능하도록 형성된 필터; 및A filter formed facing the water flowing in from the water tank disposed on the other surface of the humidifier to absorb water flowing in from the water tank, and configured to be detachable and attached to the humidifier; And
    상기 발열부에 의해 온도가 상승된 공기가 상기 흡수부에 흡수된 물에 전달됨으로써 기화된 기체가 공기배출구를 통해 배출되도록 유로를 형성시키는 제1 블로워를 포함하는,A first blower for forming a flow path so that the vaporized gas is discharged through the air outlet by passing the air whose temperature is increased by the heating unit to the water absorbed in the absorbing unit,
    기화식 가습기.Evaporative humidifier.
  2. 제1항에 있어서,According to claim 1,
    상기 제1 블로워는 상기 공기유입부를 통해 유입된 외부의 공기가 상기 발열부를 통과하고, 상기 발열부를 통과한 공기에 의해 상기 필터에서 기화되는 기체가 상기 공기배출구를 통해 외부로 배출될 수 있도록 유로를 형성시키는 것을 특징으로 하는,The first blower flows through a flow path so that external air introduced through the air inlet passes through the heat generating part, and gas vaporized in the filter by air passing through the heat generating part is discharged to the outside through the air outlet. Characterized by forming,
    기화식 가습기.Evaporative humidifier.
  3. 제1항에 있어서,According to claim 1,
    상기 제1 블로워는 상기 공기배출구의 하단면에 배치되고,The first blower is disposed on the lower surface of the air outlet,
    상기 공기유입부와 상기 발열부 사이에 배치되어 상기 공기유입부를 통해 외부의 공기가 상기 가습기 내부로 유입되도록 압력차이를 형성시키는 제2 블로워를 더 포함하는,Further comprising a second blower disposed between the air inlet and the heating portion to form a pressure difference so that the outside air flows into the humidifier through the air inlet,
    기화식 가습기.Evaporative humidifier.
  4. 제1항에 있어서,According to claim 1,
    상기 발열부는 PTC(positive temperature coefficient) 히터, 마이카 히터, 시즈(sheath) 히터, 석영관 히터, 열선 히터 중 적어도 하나를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는,The heating unit is characterized in that it comprises at least one of a PTC (positive temperature coefficient) heater, mica heater, sheath (sheath) heater, quartz tube heater, heating wire heater,
    기화식 가습기.Evaporative humidifier.
  5. 제1항에 있어서,According to claim 1,
    상기 필터는 상기 가습기의 하단면에 배치되고, 상기 공기배출구는 상기 가습기의 상단면에 배치되며, 상기 제1 블로워는 상기 공기배출구와 상기 필터 사이에 배치되어 회전함으로써 상기 필터에서 기화되는 기체가 상기 공기배출구를 통해 배출되도록 가습기 내부에서 압력차이를 형성시키는 것을 특징으로 하는,The filter is disposed on the lower surface of the humidifier, the air outlet is disposed on the upper surface of the humidifier, the first blower is disposed between the air outlet and the filter to rotate the gas vaporized in the filter by the Characterized in that to form a pressure difference inside the humidifier to be discharged through the air outlet,
    기화식 가습기.Evaporative humidifier.
  6. 제1항에 있어서,According to claim 1,
    상기 물탱크로부터 유입되는 물이 상기 발열부에 침투하지 않도록 상기 발열부와 상기 물탱크를 격리시키는 구조물을 더 포함하는,Further comprising a structure for separating the heating portion and the water tank so that the water flowing from the water tank does not penetrate the heating portion,
    기화식 가습기.Evaporative humidifier.
  7. 제1항에 있어서,According to claim 1,
    상기 공기배출구를 통해 배출되는 기체의 온도는 기설정된 기준온도값 이상인 것을 특징으로 하는,Characterized in that the temperature of the gas discharged through the air outlet is greater than or equal to a preset reference temperature value,
    기화식 가습기.Evaporative humidifier.
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