KR101922951B1 - apparatus for both humidification and air cleaning - Google Patents

Abstract

The humidifying and cleaning device according to the present invention includes: a lower water tank in which water is stored; An upper water tank located above the lower tank; An air wash inlet disposed between the upper water tank and the lower water tank and through which air flows from the outside to the inside; And a bridge disposed across the air wash inlet and connecting the lower water tank and the upper water tank.
Since the bridge is disposed across the air wash inlet, water flowing down from the upper water tank can be guided to the lower tank along the bridge without overflowing the air wash inlet.

Description

Apparatus for both humidification and air cleaning

The present invention relates to a humidifying and cleaning device.

The air conditioner includes an air conditioner for controlling the temperature of the air, an air purifier for maintaining cleanliness by removing foreign substances from the air, a humidifier for providing moisture in the air, and a dehumidifier for removing moisture in the air.

Conventionally, a humidifier is classified into a natural evaporation type in which water is atomized in a diaphragm, and a natural evaporation is performed in a vibration type and a humidifying filter which discharge water into the air.

The natural evaporative humidifier includes a disk type humidifier in which a disk is rotated using a driving force and water is naturally evaporated from the surface of the disk in the air, and a humidifying filter type humidifier which is naturally evaporated by air flowing in a humidifying medium Respectively.

In the conventional humidifier, a part of the air flowing in the humidification process was filtered through the filter.

However, since the conventional humidifier is used only in a low humidity season and the air purifier does not have a humidifying function, there is a problem that two products must be provided.

In addition, the conventional humidifier has a humidifying function as a main function, and the air cleaning function for purifying the air is an additional function, so that the air cleaning function is weak.

Further, the conventional humidifier or the air purifier has a problem in that humidification or air cleaning can not be separately operated.

An object of the present invention is to provide a humidifying and cleaning device capable of independently operating a humidification function and an air cleaning function.

An object of the present invention is to provide a humidifying and cleaning device which allows a user to visually check the water droplets formed in the humidifying flow path and confirm the state of humidification intuitively.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a humidifying and cleaning device in which an air wash inlet is formed between an upper water tank and a lower water tank, and air can be introduced into the inside through an air wash inlet.

An object of the present invention is to provide a humidifying and cleaning apparatus having a structure capable of guiding water flowing down from an upper water tank to a lower water tank.

An object of the present invention is to provide a humidifying and cleaning device equipped with a water fall prevention flow path so that water flowing down from the upper water tank does not directly fall into the water surface of the lower water tank.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a humidifying and cleaning device having a bridge that combines the upper water tank and the lower water tank and guides the water flowing from the upper water tank to the lower water tank.

The problems of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and other problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

The humidifying and cleaning device according to the present invention includes: a lower water tank in which water is stored; An upper water tank located above the lower tank; An air wash inlet disposed between the upper water tank and the lower water tank and through which air flows from the outside to the inside; And a bridge disposed across the air wash inlet and connecting the lower water tank and the upper water tank.

A drip-proofing flow path is formed on the inside of the bridge, and the drip-preventing flow path can guide the water flowing down from the upper water tank to the water tank.

The bridge may be integrally formed with the lower water tank and may be combined with the upper water tank.

The bridge may be integrally formed with the upper water tank, and may be combined with the lower water tank.

At least a part of the upper water tank may be formed of a transparent material.

A watering unit disposed inside the lower water tank for spraying water stored in the lower water tank to a side surface in the upper water tank; The upper water tank may further include a reservoir for temporarily storing water flowing along the inner surface.

Water temporarily stored in the reservoir can be guided to the lower tank along the bridge.

The reservoir may be formed with a reservoir opening for draining water to the bridge.

Wherein the lever comprises: a storage space in which the flowing water is stored; And a reservoir opening connected to the storage space and draining water to the bridge.

The storage space may be formed to extend along the inner surface of the upper water tank.

A bridge space is formed in the bridge, and the bridging space communicates with the storage space and can guide the water drained from the reservoir to the inner surface of the lower tank.

The reservoir may further include an insert wall protruding downward, and the insert wall may be inserted into the bridge.

The reservoir opening is formed between the insert walls. A bridge space is formed inside the bridge, and the insert wall can be inserted and inserted into the bridge space.

A water bath humidification medium formed of a material capable of absorbing water, covering the air wash inlet port and providing humidification to the air passing through the air wash inlet port; And a water tank humidifying medium housing in which the water humidifying medium is installed, wherein the water humidifying medium housing can be detachably mounted on the reservoir.

And a guide for guiding the water flowing down from the upper water tank to the inside of the lower tank, at an upper end of the water tank humidifying medium housing, and the guide may be located above the storage space.

The humidifying and cleaning device according to the present invention has one or more of the following effects.

First, since the bridge is disposed across the air wash inlet, the water flowing down from the upper water tank is advantageously guided along the bridge to the lower water tank.

Second, there is an advantage that the bridge provides a joining structure for joining the upper water tank and the lower water tank.

Third, there is an advantage that the bridge can prevent water directly falling from the upper water tank to the water surface of the lower water tank through the provision of the water preventing flow path for guiding the water flowing down from the upper water tank to the lower water tank.

Fourth, since the reservoir for temporarily storing the water flowing down from the upper water tank is disposed on the upper side of the bridge, there is an advantage that the excessive amount of water can be prevented from being supplied to the bridge.

Fifth, since the upper reservoir is disposed on the upper side of the upper water tank and the lower reservoir is disposed on the lower side, the water flowing down from the upper side can be temporarily stored in multiple stages and drained, Can be adjusted.

Sixth, since the insert wall constituting the lower reservoir of the upper water tank is inserted and fitted in the bridge, there is an advantage that the upper water tank and the lower water tank can be joined together before fastening.

Seventh, since the guides of the water tank humidifying medium housing are located on the upper side of the reservoir, when an excessive amount of water flows down, some of the water is guided to the water tank humidifying medium housing instead of the reservoir, There is an advantage that the water is guided to the water tank along the flow preventing flow path.

Eighth, since the storage space of the reservoir is elongated along the inner surface of the upper water tank, there is an advantage that the residence time of the water flowing down from the upper side can be extended.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

1 is a perspective view of a humidifying and cleaning device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
2 is an exploded perspective view of FIG.
3 is an exploded front view of Fig.
4 is an exploded sectional view of Fig.
5 is a diagram illustrating an air flow of a humidifying / cleaning device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a perspective view of the water tank shown in Fig. FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of FIG. 6C.
8 is a front sectional view of Fig. Fig. 9 is a left sectional view of Fig. 6. Fig.
10 is an enlarged view of D in Fig.
Fig. 11 is a sectional view of the air wash module in which the water tank humidifying medium housing is mounted in Fig. 9; Fig.
FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the air wash module in which the water tank humidifying medium housing is mounted in FIG. 8;
13 is a perspective view of the water humidification medium housing shown in Fig.
14 is a perspective view seen from the lower side of Fig.
15 is a front view of Fig.
16 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Fig.
17 is an enlarged view showing B in Fig.
18 is an enlarged view showing C in Fig.
19 is a partially exploded perspective view of Fig.
Fig. 20 is a perspective view seen from the lower side of Fig. 19; Fig.
21 is a front view of Fig.
22 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD of Fig.
23 is an exploded perspective view showing a watering unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 24 is an assembled perspective view of the watering unit shown in Fig. 23. Fig.
Fig. 25 is a sectional view of Fig. 24. Fig.
26 is an exploded cross-sectional view of a water tank in which a bridge according to a second embodiment of the present invention is shown.
27 is an exploded cross-sectional view of a water tank in which a bridge according to a third embodiment of the present invention is shown.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The advantages and features of the present invention, and the manner of achieving them, will be apparent from and elucidated with reference to the embodiments described hereinafter in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. To fully disclose the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art, and the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

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

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is an exploded front view of FIG. 1, FIG. 4 is an exploded sectional view of FIG. 3, 5 is an exemplary view showing the air flow of the humidifying and cleaning device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

The humidifying and cleaning apparatus according to the present embodiment includes an air clean module 100 and an air wash module 200 mounted on the air clean module 100.

The air clean module 100 sucks outside air, filters the air, and provides filtered air to the air wash module 200. The air wash module 200 receives the filtered air to perform humidification for providing moisture, and discharges humidified air to the outside.

The air wash module 200 includes a lower water tank 300 in which water is stored. The lower water tank 300 is detachable from the air clean module 100 when the air wash module 200 is detached. The air wash module 200 is mounted on the air clean module 100.

The user can separate the air wash module 200 from the air clean module 100 and clean the separated air wash module 200. The user may clean the inside of the air clean module 100 from which the air wash module 200 is detached. When the air wash module 200 is detached, the upper surface of the air clean module 100 is opened to the user.

The air clean module 100 includes a filter assembly 10 to be described later, and can be cleaned after the filter assembly 10 is detached from the base body 110.

The user can supply water to the air wash module 200. The air wash module 200 is provided with a water supply passage 109 for supplying water to the lower tank 300 from the outside.

The water supply flow path 109 is configured to be separated from a discharge flow path 107 through which air is discharged. The water supply passage 109 is configured to supply water to the water tank at any time. For example, even when the air wash module 200 is in operation, water can be supplied through the water supply channel. For example, even when the air wash module 200 is coupled to the air clean module 100, water can be supplied through the water supply channel. For example, even when the air wash module 200 is separated from the air clean module 100, water can be supplied through the water supply channel.

The air clean module 100 and the air wash module 200 are connected through a connection channel 103. Since the air wash module 200 is removable, the connection passage 103 is dispersedly disposed in the air clean module 100 and the air wash module 200. When the air wash module 200 is mounted on the air clean module 100, the flow path of the air wash module 200 and the flow path of the air clean module 100 communicate with each other through the connection flow path 103.

The connection channel formed in the air clean module 100 is defined as a clean connection channel 104 and the connection channel formed in the air wash module 200 is defined as a humidification connection channel 105.

The flow of air through the air clean module 100 and the air wash module 200 will be described later in more detail.

Hereinafter, the air clean module 100 and the air wash module 200 will be described in more detail.

The air clean module 100 includes a base body 110 and a filter assembly 10 disposed in the base body 110 and filtering the air. The air clean module 100 is disposed in the base body 110, And an air blowing unit (20).

The air wash module 200 includes a lower water tank 300 in which water for humidification is stored and detachably mounted to the air clean module 100 and a lower water tank 300 disposed in the lower water tank 300, And a humidifying medium (50) for humidifying the air to be humidified by the water sprayed from the watering unit (400) and supplying moisture to the air to be flowed A visual body 210 coupled to the lower tank 300 and made of a material that can see the inside of the lower body; a discharge channel 107 removably mounted to the visual body 210, And a top cover assembly 230 having a water supply passage 109 through which water is supplied.

The air clean module 100 is provided with a suction passage 101, a filtration passage 102, a blowing passage 108, and a clean connection passage 104. The air sucked through the suction passage 101 flows into the clean passage 104 via the filtration passage 102 and the air passage 108.

The humidification connection passage 105, the humidifying passage 106, the discharge passage 107, and the water supply passage 109 are disposed in the air wash module 200.

The clean connection channel 104 of the air clean module 100 and the humidification connection channel 105 of the air wash module 200 are connected only when the air wash module 200 is mounted on the air clean module 100 .

The filtered air supplied through the humidification connection flow path 105 of the air wash module 200 is discharged to the room through the humidification flow path 106 and the discharge flow path 107. The water supply passage 109 communicates with the humidification passage 106, but is constructed such that only water can be supplied without discharging air.

First, each configuration of the air clean module 100 will be described.

The base body 110 includes an upper body 120 and a lower body 130. The upper body 120 is stacked on the lower body 130 and the upper body 120 and the lower body 130 are assembled.

Air flows into the base body 110.

A structure in which the suction passage 101, the filtration passage 102 and the airflow passage 108 are disposed in the lower body 130 and the suction passage 101, the filtration passage 102 and the airflow passage 108 are formed Respectively.

A part of the connection passage 103 is disposed in the upper body 120 and structures for guiding the filtered air to the air wash module 200 and structures for mounting the air wash module 200 are disposed .

The base body 110 includes an upper body 120 formed with an outer shape and a suction port 111 formed on a lower side thereof and an upper body 120 formed to have an outer shape and coupled to the upper side of the lower body 130 do.

The filter assembly 10 is detachably assembled to the base body 110.

The filter assembly 10 provides filtration flow path 102 and performs filtering on the outside air. The filter assembly 10 is detachable in the horizontal direction with respect to the base body 110. The filter assembly 10 is arranged to intersect with the flow direction of the air flowing against the vertical direction. The filter assembly 10 is slid in the horizontal direction and performs filtration on the air flowing upward in the vertical direction. The filter assembly 10 is horizontally disposed and forms a filtration channel 102 in a vertical direction.

The filter assembly 10 may slide in the horizontal direction with respect to the base body 110.

The filter assembly 10 includes a filter housing 11 disposed inside the lower body 130 and forming a filtering channel 102, a filter housing 11 detachably coupled to the filter housing 11, And a filter (14) for filtering the air passing through the filter (102).

The lower portion of the filter housing 12 communicates with the suction passage 101, and the upper portion communicates with the air passage 108. The air sucked through the suction passage (101) flows into the air passage (108) through the filter passage (102).

The filter housing 12 is open at one side in a direction intersecting with the filtration channel 102. The filter 14 may be releasably coupled through the opening surface of the filter housing 12. [ The opening surface of the filter housing 12 is formed laterally. The opening surface of the filter housing 12 is disposed on the outer surface of the lower body 130. So that the filter 14 is inserted through the side of the lower body 130 and is located inside the filter housing 12. [ The filter 14 is disposed so as to cross the filtration channel 102, and filters the air passing through the filtration channel 102.

The filter 14 may be an electric dust collection filter that charges an applied power source to collect foreign substances in the air. The filter 14 may be formed of a material that collects foreign matter in the air through the filter material. The filter 14 may be arranged in various structures. The right of the present invention is not limited by the filtering method of the filter 14 or the filter material of the filter.

The filtration channel 102 is disposed in the same direction as the main flow direction of the humidifying and cleaning device. In the present embodiment, the filtration channel 102 is arranged in the vertical direction, and the air flows in the direction opposite to gravity. That is, the main flow direction of the humidifying and cleaning device is formed from the lower side toward the upper side.

An air blowing unit (20) is disposed above the filter housing (12).

An upper side of the filter casing 12 is formed to be open, and the air passing through the filtration channel 102 flows into the blowing unit 20.

The air blowing unit 20 generates a flow of air. The air blowing unit 20 is disposed inside the base body 110 and allows air to flow from the lower side to the upper side.

The air blowing unit 20 is composed of a blowing housing 150, a blowing motor 22 and a blowing fan 24. In the present embodiment, the blowing motor 22 is disposed on the upper side, and the blowing fan 24 is disposed on the lower side. The motor shaft of the blowing motor 22 is installed downward and is assembled with the blowing fan 24.

The air blowing housing 150 is disposed inside the base body 110. The air blowing housing 150 provides a flow path of air to be flowed. The blowing motor (22) and the blowing fan (24) are disposed in the blowing housing (150).

The air blowing housing 150 is disposed on the filter assembly 10 and disposed on the lower side of the upper body 120.

The air blowing housing 150 forms an air blowing passage 108 therein. The blowing fan (24) is disposed in the blowing passage (108). The airflow passage 108 connects the filtration flow passage 102 and the clean connection flow passage 104.

The air blowing fan 24 is a centrifugal fan that sucks air from the lower side and then discharges the air outward in the radial direction. The air blowing fan 24 discharges air radially outward and upward. The blowing fan 24 is formed such that its outer end is directed upward in the radial direction.

The blowing motor 22 is disposed above the blowing fan 24 to minimize contact with the air to be flowed. The blowing motor 22 is enclosed by a blowing fan 24. The air blowing motor 22 is not located on the air flow path by the air blowing fan 24 but does not generate resistance and air flowing by the air blowing fan 24.

The upper body 120 includes an upper outer body 128 forming an outer shape of the base body 110 and coupled with the lower body 130 and an upper outer body 128 disposed inside the upper outer body 128, The upper inner body 140 and the upper outer body 128 are coupled to each other and the air is introduced into the lower tank 300. The upper inner body 140 and the upper outer body 128 are connected to each other, And guide air guide 170.

Since the upper body 120 separates and arranges the connecting passage and the water tank inserting space, the water of the lower water tank 300 can be minimally introduced into the connecting channel. Particularly, since the connecting passage is partitioned by the upper inner body and disposed outside the space where the water is stored, it is possible to suppress the inflow of water into the connecting passage.

The upper inner body 140 is formed with an upper opening, and the lower tank 300 is inserted. The upper inner body 140 forms part of the clean connection passage 104 into which filtered air flows.

The upper inner body 140 is formed with an upper inlet 121 corresponding to the air wash inlet 31. The upper inlet 121 is not an essential component. It is sufficient if the upper body 120 has a shape that exposes the air wash inlet 31 to the connecting passage 103.

The air guide 170 guides the air supplied through the clean connection passage 104 to the upper inlet 121. The air guide 170 collects the upward air along the outside of the base body 110 inwardly. The air guide 170 switches the flow direction of the air flowing from the lower side to the upper side. However, the air guide 170 changes the flow direction of the air, and minimizes the angle, thereby minimizing the flow resistance of the air.

The air guide 170 is formed to surround the outer side of the upper inner body 140 by 360 degrees. The air guide 170 guides air to the lower tank 300 in a forward direction of 360 degrees. The air guide 170 collects air guided along the outer side of the lower body 130 and supplies the collected air to the lower tank 300. With this structure, the flow rate of the air supplied to the lower tank 300 can be sufficiently secured.

The air guide 170 includes a guide 172 formed in the air flow direction and a switching unit 174 connected to the guide unit 172 to switch the direction of the guided air.

The air guide 170 forms a connection passage 103.

The guide portion 172 is formed substantially in the same direction as the filtration channel 102, and is formed in the vertical direction in the present embodiment. The switching unit 174 is formed in a direction crossing the filtration channel 102, and is formed in a substantially horizontal direction in the present embodiment.

The switching portion 174 is formed on the upper side of the air guide 170. The switch portion 172 is connected to the guide portion 172 by a curved surface.

Even if the switching portion 174 is formed in the horizontal direction, the air passing through the connection passage 103 flows in a substantially inclined upward direction. The connection angle between the connection passage 103 and the filtration flow passage 102 may be formed to be similar to the straight direction, thereby reducing the flow resistance of the air.

The lower end of the guide portion 172 is fixed to the upper outer body 128. The upper end of the switch 174 is fixed to the upper inner body 140.

A part of the clean connection flow path (104) is formed outside the upper inner body (140). The air guide 170 forms a part of the clean connection passage 104. The air having passed through the clean connection passage 104 flows into the lower tank 300 through the upper inlet 121 and the air wash inlet 31.

The upper inner body 140 has a basket shape as a whole. The upper inner body 140 is formed in a circular shape having a flat cross-section, and the clean connection flow path 104 is formed in a 360-degree forward direction.

The air guide 170 is configured to guide the filtered air to the clean connection channel 104, and may not be included according to the embodiment. The air guide 170 engages the upper inner body 140 or the upper outer body 128.

The air guide 170 is formed to surround the upper inner body 140. Particularly, the air guide 170 is formed to surround the upper inlet 121 and guides the filtered air to the upper inlet 121. In plan view, the air guide 170 is donut shaped.

In this embodiment, the upper end of the air guide 170 is in close contact with the upper end of the upper inner body 140.

The upper surface of the air guide 170 and the upper surface of the upper inner body 140 are aligned. An upper inner body ring 126 is formed at an upper end of the upper inner body 140 so as to be engaged with or in close contact with the air guide 170.

An inner body extension part 148 connecting the upper inner body 140 and the upper inner body ring 126 is formed. A plurality of the inner body extension portions 148 are disposed. An upper inlet 121 is formed between the inner body extensions 148 and the upper inner body ring 126.

The inner body extension 148 corresponds to the bridge 380. When the lower tank 300 is mounted, a bridge 380 is positioned inside the inner body extension 148. The inner body extension 148 and the bridge 380 overlap inward.

The upper end of the air guide 170 is in close contact with or joined to the upper inner body ring 126. The lower end of the air guide 170 is in close contact with or coupled to the upper outer body 128.

The air flowing through the clean connection passage 104 between the upper inner body 140 and the upper outer body 128 is guided to the upper inlet 121. [

The diameter of the upper inner body ring 126 and the diameter of the upper end of the air guide 170 are identical or similar. The air guide 170 and the upper inner ring 126 are closely contacted to prevent leakage of the filtered air. The upper inner body ring 126 is disposed inside the air guide 170.

A knob 129 may be formed on the upper outer body 128. As the air wash module 200 is mounted on the upper body 120, the entire humidifying unit can be lifted through the handle 129.

The upper inner body 140 has a water tank insertion space 125 formed therein so that the lower water tank 300 can be inserted therein.

A clean connection passage 104 is disposed on the outer side of the upper inlet 121, and a water tank insertion space 125 is disposed on the inner side. The air flowing along the clean connection passage (104) passes through the upper inlet (121). The filtered air passing through the upper inlet 121 flows into the lower water tank 300 when the lower water tank 300 is placed in the water tank insertion space 125. [

Meanwhile, the outer visual body 214 is coupled to the upper side of the upper body 120.

The outer visual body 214 is a structure of the visual body 210, but is fixed to the upper body 120 in the present embodiment. The outer visual body 214 may be fixed to the air wash module 200, unlike the present embodiment. Unlike the present embodiment, the outer visual body 214 is a deletable configuration.

The outer visual body 214 is fixed to the upper body 120. In the present embodiment, the outer visual body 214 is coupled to the upper outer body 128. The outer visual body 214 forms an outer surface of the upper outer body 128 as a continuous surface.

The outer visual body 214 is formed of a material that can see through the inside. The outer visual body 214 may be formed of a transparent or semitransparent material.

A display module 160 may be disposed on at least one of the air clean module 100 and the air wash module 200 to display an operating state to a user. In this embodiment, the base body 110 is provided with a display module 160 for displaying the operating state of the humidifying / cleaning device to the user.

A display module 160 is disposed inside the outer visual body 214. The display module 160 is disposed closely to the inner surface of the outer visual body 214. The display module 160 has a donut shape in plan view. The lower tank 300 is inserted into the display module 160.

The display module 160 is supported on the outer visual body 214. The inner edge of the display module 160 is supported by the upper inner body ring 126. The display module 160 is positioned above the air guide 170. The display module 160 may be integrally formed with the base connector 260.

The display module 160 is positioned above the air guide 170. The display module 160 may be disposed between the upper outer body 128 and the upper inner body 140. The display module 160 covers the upper inner body 128 and the upper inner body 140 such that the user can not see the upper outer body 128 and the upper inner body 140. The inner and outer sides of the display module 160 are preferably sealed to prevent water from penetrating between the upper outer body 128 and the upper inner body 140.

The inner side of the display module 160 is supported by the upper inner body 140 and the outer side thereof is supported by the outer visual body 218.

In this embodiment, the display 160 is formed in a ring shape. Unlike the present embodiment, the display 160 may be formed in an arc shape. The surface of the display 160 may be formed of a material capable of reflecting light or a material capable of reflecting light.

Thus, when water is formed on the visual body 210, the water formed on the visual body 210 may be projected or reflected on the surface of the display 160. When the water formed in the visual body 210 flows down, the display 160 has the same effect.

This effect gives the user a visual stimulus, and the user can intuitively recognize that the humidification is being performed. The water droplet image projected on the display 160 has a functional effect of not only the emotional effect that gives a refreshing feeling to the user but also the humidifying state.

The upper surface of the display 160 is formed obliquely. The display 160 is formed to be inclined to the user side. Therefore, the inside is high and the outside is low.

Next, each configuration of the air wash module 200 will be described.

The air wash module 200 provides humidification for filtered air. The air wash module 200 may implement a lane view in the humidification channel 106. The air wash module 2000 injects and circulates the water in the lower tank 300. The air wash module 200 converts the water into small droplets, When washing the filtered air through the scattered water, humidification and filtration are once again carried out.

The air wash module 200 includes a humidification connection passage 105, a humidification passage 106, a discharge passage 107 and a water supply passage 109.

The air wash module 200 includes a lower water tank 300, a watering unit 400, a humidifying medium 50, a visual body 210, a top cover assembly 230, and a handle 180.

The handle 180 is coupled to the visual body 210, rotated by the visual body 210, and stored in the visual body 210. Only the air wash module 200 can be easily lifted through the handle 180 and can be separated from the air clean module 100.

The humidification connection passage 105 is disposed outside the lower water tank 300 and can guide air into the lower water tank 300. The humidification connection passage 105 is disposed outside the visual body 210 and can guide air into the visual body 210.

The humidification connection passage 105 is disposed outside at least one of the lower water tank 300 and the visual body 210 and guides the air to the inside of the lower water tank 300 or the visual body 210 .

The discharge passage 107 may be disposed between the top cover assembly 230 and the visual body 210. The discharge passage 107 may be disposed in at least one of the top cover assembly 230 and the visual body 210.

In this embodiment, a discharge passage 107 is formed at the outer edge of the top cover assembly 230, and a water supply passage 109 is disposed at the center of the inside of the top cover assembly 230.

In the humidifying and cleaning apparatus according to the present embodiment, power is supplied to the air clean module 100, and the air wash module 200 receives power through the air clean module 100.

Since the air wash module 200 is detachable with respect to the air clean module 100, the air clean module 100 and the air wash module 200 are provided with detachable power supply structures.

Since the air clean module 100 and the air wash module 200 are detachably assembled through the upper body 120, the upper body 120 is provided with a base A connector 260 is disposed.

The top cover assembly 230 of the air wash module 200 is provided with an operation unit and a display that require power. The air wash module 200 is provided with a top connector 270 detachably connected to the base connector 260. The top connector 270 is disposed in the top cover assembly 230.

In this embodiment, since the top cover assembly 230 can be detached, the inner surface of the visual body 210 or the inner surface of the lower tank 300 can be easily cleaned.

The top cover assembly 230 has a water supply passage 109 formed therein and a discharge passage 107 formed between the top cover assembly 230 and the visual body 210. The top cover assembly 230 is detachably mounted to the visual body 210. The top cover assembly 230 includes a top connector 270 electrically connected to the base connector 260.

When the top cover assembly 230 is mounted, the top connector 270 is mounted above the base connector 260. The top cover assembly 230 receives electricity from the base connector 260 through the top connector 270.

A water level indicator (not shown) for indicating the water level of the lower tank 300 is disposed around the water supply channel 109. Therefore, when watering the user, the user can check how much the level of the lower tank 300 can be seen. By disposing the water level display portion on the copper line for watering the user, it is possible to prevent the user from excessively supplying the water, and to prevent the water from overflowing in the lower water tank 300.

The level indicator is disposed in the top cover assembly 230. The detachable power supply structure of the top connector 270 and the base connector 260 enables efficient construction of the overhead water supply.

The lower water tank 300 is detachably mounted on the upper body 120. The watering unit 400 is disposed inside the lower water tank 300 and is rotated inside the lower water tank 300.

The lower tank 300 includes a water tank body 320 in which water is stored, an air wash inlet 31 formed in a side surface of the water tank body 320, And a bridge 380 coupled to the visual body 210.

In the present embodiment, the bridge 380 is fabricated integrally with the lower tank.

In the present embodiment, the water tank body 320 is formed in a cylindrical shape having an open upper side. Unlike the present embodiment, the water tank body 320 may be formed in various shapes.

The bridge 380 extends upward from the lower tank 300. The bridge 380 forms the air wash inlet 31. The air wash inlet 31 is formed between the bridges 380.

The air wash inlet 31 is formed on a side surface of the water tank body 320. The air wash inlet 31 is formed 360 degrees forward with respect to the water tank body 320. The air wash inlet 31 communicates with the humidifying connection passage 105.

The bridge 380 guides the water flowing from the inner side of the visual body 210 into the lower tank 300. Dripping noise can be minimized by guiding the water flowing down from the visual body 210.

The bridge 380 is fastened to the lower end of the visual body 210.

In this embodiment, the air wash inlet 31 is formed through the structure of the water tank body 320. A bridge 380 may be disposed in the visual body 210 to form the air wash inlet 31. [ A part of the plurality of bridges 380 is arranged in the lower water tank 300 and the rest of the plurality of bridges 380 is arranged in the visual body 210 to constitute the air wash inlet 31 . In addition, unlike the present embodiment, the air wash inlet 31 can be formed in a separate structure different from the visual body 210 and the lower water tank 300. The air wash inlet 31 may be formed in the visual body 210 and the opening may be formed in the lower tank 300 to form the air wash inlet 31. [ .

That is, the air wash inlet 31 may be disposed in at least one of the lower water tank 300 and the visual body 210. The air wash inlet 31 may be formed through a combination of the lower tank 300 and the visual body 210. The air wash inlet 31 may be disposed between the lower tank 300 and the visual body 210 after the air wash inlet 31 is disposed separately from the lower tank 300 and the visual body 210. The air wash inlet 31 may be formed through a combination of the lower tank 300 and the visual body 210.

The air wash inlet 31 is disposed on the side of the air wash module 200 and is connected to the humidification channel 106. The air wash inlet 31 may be connected to or connected to the humidification connection passage 105.

The watering unit (400) has a function of supplying water to the humidifying medium (50). The watering unit 400 has a function of visualizing the humidification process. The watering unit 400 has a function of implementing a lane view inside the air wash module 200.

The watering unit 400 sucks the water inside the water tank by rotating the water ring housing 800, sucks the sucked water upward, and injects the pumped water outward in the radial direction. The watering unit 400 includes a watering housing 800 that sucks water inward, sucks the sucked water upward, and then discharges the sucked water in a radially outward direction.

In this embodiment, the water ring housing 800 is rotated to spray water. Water may be sprayed by using a nozzle instead of the water ring housing 800, unlike the present embodiment. Water can be supplied to the humidifying medium 50 by spraying water from the nozzle, and the rain view can be similarly implemented. According to the embodiment, water may be sprayed from the nozzle and the nozzle may be rotated.

The water sprayed from the water ring housing 800 sweeps the humidifying medium 50. The water sprayed from the water ring housing 800 may be sprayed toward at least one of the visual body 210 and the humidifying medium 50.

The water sprayed toward the visual body 210 may implement a lane view. The water sprayed toward the humidifying medium 50 is used to humidify the filtered air. Water may be sprayed toward the visual body 210 to implement a rain view, and water flowing in the visual body 210 may be wetted with the humidifying medium 50.

In this embodiment, a plurality of jetting openings having different heights are arranged in the watering housing 800. The water ejected from any one jetting port forms a droplet on the inner surface of the visual body 210 to implement the lane view and the water discharged from the other jetting port wets the humidifying medium 50 to be used for humidification.

The water ring housing 800 injects water toward the inner surface of the visual body 210 and the water flows down along the inner surface of the visual body 210. A droplet of water droplets is formed on the inner surface of the visual body 210, and the user can see the droplet through the visual body 210.

In particular, the water flowing from the visual body 210 is used to humidify the humidifying medium 50 by wetting it. The humidifying medium 50 is wetted by the water sprayed from the watering housing 800 and the water flowing from the visual body.

The visual body 210 is coupled to the lower water tank 300 and is located above the lower water tank 300. At least a part of the visual body 210 is formed of a material capable of viewing through the inside.

The display module 160 may be disposed outside the visual body 210. The display module 160 may be coupled to either the visual body 210 or the upper body 120.

The display module 160 is disposed on the line of sight of the lane view. In the present embodiment, the display module 160 is disposed on the upper body 120.

When the air wash module 200 is mounted, the outer surface of the visual body 210 is brought into close contact with the display module 160. At least a part of the surface of the display module 160 may be formed or coated with a material reflecting light.

The droplet formed on the visual body 210 is also projected on the surface of the display module 160. Thus, the user can observe the movement of the droplet in two places of the visual body 210 and the display module 160.

The lower water tank 300 is formed with an air wash inlet 31 through which air is communicated. The air wash inlet 31 is located between the connection passage 103 and the humidification passage 106. The air wash inlet 31 is an outlet of the connection passage 103 and an inlet of the humidification passage 106.

The filtered air supplied from the air clean module 100 flows into the air wash module 200 through the air wash inlet 31.

The humidifying medium 50 includes a water bath humidification medium 51 disposed at an inlet of the humidification channel 106 and a discharge humidifying medium 55 disposed at an outlet of the humidification channel 106. The outlet of the humidification channel (106) and the inlet of the discharge channel (107) are connected to each other. Therefore, the discharge humidifying medium 55 may be disposed in the discharge flow path 107.

Since the connection passage 103, the humidification passage 106, and the discharge passage 107 are not formed through a structure such as a duct, it is difficult to clearly distinguish the boundaries. However, when the humidification flow path 106 in which humidification is performed is defined between the water tank humidifying medium 51 and the discharge humidifying medium 55, the connecting flow path 103 and the discharge flow path 107 are naturally defined.

The connection passage 103 is defined between the blowing housing 150 and the water tank humidifying medium 51. The discharge flow path 107 is defined after the discharge humidification medium 55. .

In this embodiment, the water tank humidifying medium 51 is disposed in the air wash inlet 31 of the lower water tank 300.

The water tank humidifying medium 51 may be located on at least one of the same plane, outside, or inside as the air wash inlet 31. It is preferable that the water tank humidifying medium 51 is located inside the air wash inlet 31 because water is humidified for humidification.

It is preferable that water flowing down after wetting the water tank humidifying medium 51 is stored in the lower water tank 300. It is preferable that water flowing down after wetting the water tank humidifying medium 51 is disposed so as not to flow out of the lower water tank 300.

Thus, the water tank humidifying medium 51 provides humidification for the filtered air passing through the air wash inlet 31.

The filtered air is humidified by the water that is spontaneously evaporated in the humidifying medium (50). The natural evaporation refers to the evaporation of water in the absence of additional heat. As the contact with air increases, as the flow rate of air increases, the lower the pressure in the air, the more natural evaporation is promoted. The natural evaporation may be referred to as natural vaporization.

The humidifying medium 50 promotes natural evaporation of water. In the present embodiment, the humidifying medium 50 is wetted with water, but is not immersed in the lower water tank 300.

The water tank humidifying medium 51 and the discharge humidifying medium 55 are not always in a wet condition because water is stored in the lower water tank 300 because the water is separated from the water stored in the lower water tank 300. That is, the water tank humidifying medium 51 and the discharge humidifying medium 55 are wetted only when operated in the humidifying mode, and when the water tank humidifying medium 51 and the discharge humidifying medium 55 are operated in the air clean mode, As shown in Fig.

The water tank humidifying medium 51 covers the air wash inlet 31 and air flows into the lower water tank 300 through the water tank humidifying medium 51.

The discharge humidifying medium 55 may be disposed at the outlet of the humidification flow path 106 or the inlet of the discharge flow path 107.

In this embodiment, the discharge humidifying medium 55 is arranged to cover the upper portion of the visual body 210. The discharge humidifying medium 55 is mounted on the visual body 210. The discharge humidifying medium 55 may be coupled to the bottom surface of the top cover assembly 230, unlike the present embodiment.

The discharge humidification medium 55 covers the discharge flow passage 107 and humidified air flows through the discharge humidification medium 55 and then into the discharge flow passage 107.

Hereinafter, the flow of air will be described with reference to the drawings.

When the air blowing unit 20 is operated, the outside air flows into the base body 110 through the suction flow path 101 formed on the lower side of the base body 110. The air sucked through the suction passage 101 moves upward while passing through the air clean module 100 and the air wash module 200 in succession and the discharge passage 107 formed on the upper side of the air wash module 200 And is discharged to the outside.

The air sucked into the suction passage 101 passes through the filtering passage 102 of the filter assembly 10 and the filter assembly 102 filters the outside air.

The air that has passed through the filtration channel (102) flows into the connection channel (103) through the air blowing unit (20). The air that has passed through the filtration channel 102 flows into the airflow channel 108.

The filtered air is pressurized by the air blowing fan 24 in the air blowing passage 108, and then flows into the clean connection passage 104.

Since the air blowing unit 20 is arranged after the filtration flow path 102, it pressurizes the filtration air to blow air. It is possible to minimize the adherence of foreign matter such as dust to the blowing fan 24 through the rearward relative arrangement of the filter assembly 10 and the blowing unit 20.

When the air blowing unit 20 is disposed in front of the filtration flow path 102, the outside air first comes into contact with the blowing fan 24, so that the possibility that the foreign substance adheres to the blowing fan 24 is increased. If the blowing fan 24 is contaminated with foreign matter, the user must periodically clean it and provide a structure for cleaning the blowing fan 24.

Since the air blowing unit 20 according to the present embodiment blows the filtered air from which the foreign substances in the air are separated, it is not necessary to perform separate cleaning.

Further, since the blowing unit 20 is disposed in front of the humidification channel 106, adhesion of moisture to the surface of the blowing fan 24 can be minimized. When the humidified moisture adheres to the surface of the blowing fan 24, there is a high possibility that the foreign matter may get clogged or mold or the like may be generated.

Since the air blowing unit 20 is disposed after the filtration flow path 102 and before the humidification flow path 106, contamination of the air blowing unit 20 can be minimized.

The connection passage 103 is composed of a clean connection passage 104 formed in the air clean module 100 and a humidification connection passage 105 formed in the air wash module 200.

When the air wash module 200 is mounted on the upper body 120, the clean connection passage 104 and the humidification connection passage 105 are connected. When the air wash module 200 is disconnected, the clean connection passage 104 and the humidification connection passage 105 are exposed to the outside.

The clean connection passage 104 may be formed in the upper body 120 and the humidification connection passage 105 may be formed in the air wash module 200.

The clean connection passage 104 and the humidification connection passage 105 may be formed in the form of a duct to form a clear flow passage. In this embodiment, the connecting passage 103 is dispersedly disposed on the structure of the upper body 120 and the structure of the lower tank 300.

The connection passage 103 may be formed through a configuration such as a duct. However, when air is supplied into the lower tank 300 through a structure such as a duct, the flow resistance due to the duct is largely generated, and it is difficult to sufficiently secure the flow rate. When the flow rate to be supplied to the lower tank 300 is limited, the RPM of the blowing fan 24 must be increased, resulting in increased power consumption and noise.

In this embodiment, the connection flow path 103 provides air to the lower tank 300 in all directions 360 degrees, thereby ensuring a sufficient flow rate.

The filtered air having passed through the air passage 108 flows into the clean connection passage 104 formed in the upper body 120. An air guide 170 is disposed in the clean connection passage 104 of the upper body 120 to minimize the switching of the flow direction of the filtered air. The air guide 170 minimizes the angle of connection of the filtered air.

In this embodiment, since the upper inner body 140 is disposed in the upper body 120 to form the water tank insertion space 125, the clean connection channel 104 and the air wash inlet 31 are directly connected.

The outer wall of the lower water tank 300 provides the humidification connection passage 105 when the height of the upper inner body 140 is short or absent. That is, when there is only the bottom 141 of the upper inner body 140 and there is no side wall, the outside of the side wall of the lower water tank 300 provides the humidification connection passage 105, and the inside of the air guide 170 is clean And the connection channel 103 is connected when the lower tank 300 is mounted on the floor 141. In addition,

In this embodiment, the filtered air in the clean connection passage 104 passes through the upper inlet 121 and the air-wash inlet 31 in sequence, then passes through the water tank humidifying medium 51 and flows into the humidification passage 106 .

The humidification channel 106 is a section where moisture is supplied to the filtered air. In the present embodiment, the humidification channel 106 is a channel or space from the water tank humidifying medium 51 to the discharge humidifying medium 55.

In the humidification channel 106, humidification is performed through various paths.

First, in the course of filtering air passing through the water tank humidifying medium 51, moisture of the water tank humidifying medium 51 is naturally evaporated, and water can be supplied to the filtering air.

Secondly, water can be supplied to the filtered air by the water droplets scattered in the watering unit 400.

Third, humidification may be performed by moisture evaporated in the lower tank 300.

Fourth, even when the filtered air passes through the discharge humidifying medium 55, the water wetted by the discharge humidifying medium 55 is naturally evaporated, and moisture can be supplied to the filtered air.

In this way, the filtered air can be supplied with water through various routes when passing through the humidification channel 106.

The air having passed through the discharge humidification medium 55 is exposed to the outside through the discharge flow path 107.

The air filtered and humidified through the discharge passage 107 is discharged. The discharge passage 107 discharges air 360 degrees in the forward and upward directions.

6 is a perspective view of the water tank shown in Fig. 2, Fig. 7 is an enlarged view of Fig. 6, Fig. 8 is a front sectional view of Fig. 6, Fig. 9 is a left sectional view of Fig. 8 is an enlarged view of an enlarged view of Fig.

The water tank includes a lower water tank and an upper water tank.

The lower tank is for storing water. The upper water tank is located above the lower water tank. An air wash inlet 31 is disposed between the lower tank and the upper tank.

In the present embodiment, those disposed on the lower side of the water tank are referred to as the upper water tank. At least a part of the upper water tank may be formed of a material that can be seen through the inside. In the present embodiment, the upper body is a visual body 210 formed entirely of a material that can be seen through the inside.

In the present embodiment, the lower water tank is manufactured separately from the upper water tank. However, unlike the present embodiment, the lower water tank may be integrally formed with an air wash inlet 31 for communicating the inside and the outside.

The visual body 210 is formed of a transparent material or a semitransparent material, and the user can see through the inside of the visual body 210. The user can confirm the operation state inside the lower tank 300 through the visual body 210.

Unlike the present embodiment, the upper water tank may be formed of an opaque material.

The visual body 210 is fixed to the lower water tank 300 and integrated therewith. In the present embodiment, the visual body 210 is positioned on the upper part of the water tank, and is coupled to the upper side of the lower water tank 300. The air introduced into the lower tank 300 through the air-wash inlet 31 flows upward along the visual body 210.

The visual body 210 forms a continuous surface with the lower tank 300 and minimizes air resistance.

The outer visual body 214 described above is disposed outside the visual body 210 in the radial direction. Unlike the present embodiment, the outer visual body 214 may be omitted. In the present embodiment, the visual body 210 is used as an inner visual body.

The visual body 210 is formed by opening the upper side and the lower side. In this embodiment, the upper body of the visual body 210 has a larger opening than the lower opening. The side surface 216 of the visual body 210 is formed obliquely.

The visual body 210 is formed in a hopper shape. The visual body 210 is inserted inside the outer visual body 214. The outer visual body 214 is fixed to the base body 110 and the visual body 210 is inserted into the outer visual body 214. The upper end of the visual body 210 is in close contact with the upper end of the outer visual body 214.

The visual body 210 is provided with a reservoir for temporarily storing water. In this embodiment, the visual body 210 includes an upper lever 220 for temporarily storing water, a lower reservoir 220 disposed on the lower side of the upper reservoir 220, 240).

There may be only one reservoir of the visual body 210, or three or more reservoirs of the visual body 210 may be provided. The water stored in the reservoir is temporarily stored and then moved downward by gravity. It is possible to prevent the water supplied from the upper side from suddenly flowing downward through the lever. When excess water flows downward, the risk of water leaking through the air-wash inlet 31 increases. In addition, when excess water flows downward, an excessive dripping noise is generated at the water surface of the lower tank 300.

The upper reservoir 220 is positioned below the top cover assembly 230. The top cover assembly 230 may be removably mounted on the upper reservoir 220.

The upper reservoir 220 has an upper storage space 225 in which water is temporarily stored and a lower reservoir 240 in which a lower storage space 245 in which water is temporarily stored is formed.

The upper storage space 225 is formed by a visual body 210, a reservoir base 223, and a leisure broom 222. The lower storage space 245 is also formed by the visual body 210, the reservoir base 243, and the leisure broom 242.

The reservoir bases 223 and 243 are formed protruding inward from the side surface 216 of the visual body 210.

Lever bosses 222 and 242 are formed protruding upward from the inner ends of lever bases 223 and 243.

In this embodiment, a plurality of leisure brooms 222 and 242 are formed, and the reservoir openings 224 and 244 may be disposed between the leisure brooms 222 and 242.

The water temporarily stored through the reservoir openings 224 and 244 can flow downward.

In this embodiment, the reservoir openings 224 and 244 are formed to open inward. In this case, the reservoir openings 224 and 244 are formed in the reservoir bases 223 and 243. In this case, the reservoir openings 224 and 244 are formed in the reservoir bases 223 and 243, respectively.

The water drained through the upper reservoir opening 224 flows downward along the side 216 of the visual body 210.

The water drained through the lower reservoir opening 244 flows downward along the bridge 380.

The upper reservoir 220 is provided with a handle 180. The handle 180 is installed in the upper storage space 225. The handle 180 may be inserted into the upper storage space 225 and hidden therefrom.

A handle fixture 182 is fixed to the upper reservoir 220 and the handle 180 is rotatably coupled to the handle fixture 182. Thus, when the user lifts the handle 180, the whole of the air wash module 200 can be lifted. The handle 180 may be provided on the visual body 210 without the handle fixture 182, unlike the present embodiment.

The lower water reservoir (300) is coupled to the lower reservoir (240). In addition, the lower reservoir 240 flows temporarily stored water through the bridge 380.

In the present embodiment, the bridge 380 performs various functions. The bridge 380 is a structure for coupling the visual body 210 and the lower water tank 300. The bridge 380 provides a water fall prevention flow path for guiding the water flowing down from the upper side into the lower tank 300. The bridge 380 is a structure for forming the air wash inlet 31.

Although the bridge 380 is formed integrally with the lower tank 300 in the present embodiment, the bridge 380 may be integrally formed with the visual body 210, unlike the present embodiment. The bridge 380 may be formed as a separate component separated from the lower tank 300 or the visual body 210 and may be fastened to the lower tank 300 and the visual body 210 respectively.

The bridge 380 guides water to the inside where the humidification channel 106 is disposed. The bridge 380 has a bridge space 385 formed therein. The bridge 380 includes a guide wall 386 defining a bridge space 385.

The bridge space 385 communicates with the lower reservoir opening 244.

The bridge space 385 is opened toward the inside of the lower tank 300 and the guide walls 386 are disposed on both sides of the bridge 380 and surround the bridge space 386 . The guide wall 386 protrudes inward from a side edge of the bridge 380.

The coupling structure of the lower tank 300 and the visual body 210 is formed in the bridge 380 and the lower reservoir 240, respectively. A bridge coupling part 387 is formed on the bridge 380 and a visual coupling part 247 is formed on the lower reservoir 240 to fasten the lower water bath 300 and the visual body 210. [

A visual fastening portion 247 is disposed in the lower reservoir opening portion 244 and a bridge fastening portion 387 is disposed in the bridge space 385. [ The bridge fastening portion 387 and the visual fastening portion 247 are fitted together and then fastened. In this embodiment, after the bridge fastening portion 387 is inserted into the visual fastening portion 247, the bridge fastening portion 387 is fastened outside the bridge 380.

The lower reservoir 240 further includes an insert wall 246 that is inserted into the bridge space 385 to guide the water in the lower reservoir 240 into the bridge space 385.

The insert wall 246 is connected to at least one of the reservoir base 243 and the leisure broom 242 and protrudes downward.

The insert wall 246 is formed on both sides of the lower insert opening 244 and forms the lower insert opening 244. The visual fastening portion 247 is disposed between the insert walls 246.

The insert wall 246 is inserted into the bridge space 385 and is located inside the guide wall 386. The insert walls 246 are positioned between the guide walls 386 and fit into the bridge 380.

Meanwhile, the visual body 210 is formed with a connector mounting portion 212 on which the top connector 270 is mounted. At least a part of the top connector 270 is mounted on the connector mounting portion 212. A top connector 270 is positioned above the connector mount 212 and a base connector 260 is located below the connector mount 212.

When the top connector 270 is mounted on the connector mount 212, horizontal movement is restricted. To this end, the visual body 210 has a connector locking portion 211 for restricting horizontal movement of the top connector 270. When the top connector 270 is mounted, the connector latching portion 211 is brought into close contact with the side portion of the top connector 270.

A connector opening 213 is disposed in the visual body 210. The connector opening 213 is formed to penetrate the visual body 210. The connector opening 213 is formed to be open in the vertical direction.

The connector opening 213 and the connector mounting portion 212 may be disposed at different positions. In the present embodiment, the connector opening portion 213 is disposed in the connector mounting portion 212. A part of the connector mounting portion 212 is opened to form the connector opening portion 213. [

The flow of water through the visual body 210 will now be described.

First, when the top cover assembly 230 is supplied with water in an upper part, water falls into the humidification flow path 106 through the water supply flow path 109. The water overflowing from the top cover assembly 230 may flow to the upper reservoir 220 during the upper water supply.

The water temporarily stored in the upper reservoir 220 flows along the upper storage space 225 and then flows downward through the upper reservoir opening 224 to the inside of the visual body 210. The water flowing along the inner surface 216 of the visual body 210 is temporarily stored in the lower reservoir 240.

The water stored in the lower reservoir 240 flows along the lower storage space 245 and then flows to the bridge 380 through the lower reservoir opening 244. [ The water flowing into the bridge 380 flows downward along the bridge space 385 and is then stored in the lower tank 300.

The side walls 216, the lower reservoir 240 and the bridge 380 of the upper reservoir 220, the visual body 210, and the bridge 380 provide a water flow preventing passage through which water can flow. The water fall prevention flow path is a structure for preventing water from falling directly onto the water surface of the lower water tank 300.

The upper reservoir 220, the side surface 216 of the visual body 210, the lower reservoir 240, and the bridge 380 constituting the water fall prevention flow path continuously guide water.

Particularly, the lower reservoir 240 located above the air wash inlet 31 prevents water from falling into the air wash inlet 31 and prevents water from leaking into the air wash inlet 31 do.

The water in the lower reservoir 240 is dispersed through a plurality of bridges 380 and then guided to the lower tank 300. That is, even if a large amount of water flows down on either side, water flows along the lower storage space 245 to buffer the flow rate, and the flow rate can be distributed through the adjacent bridge 380.

Particularly, in order to prevent an excessive amount of water from being supplied to the lower reservoir 240, the water, which flows down from the inner upper frame 1312 of the water tank humidification medium housing 1300 described later, Guide inward.

The water storage tank 1300 is also provided with the water fall prevention flow path. This will be described in the structure of the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 described later.

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the air wash module in which the water tank humidifying medium housing is mounted in FIG. 9, FIG. 12 is a sectional view of the air wash module in which the water humidification medium housing is mounted in FIG. 8, 15 is a front view of Fig. 13, Fig. 16 is a sectional view cut along AA of Fig. 15, and Fig. 17 is a sectional view of the media housing of Fig. Fig. 18 is an enlarged view of Fig. 16, Fig. 19 is a partially exploded perspective view of Fig. 13, Fig. 20 is a perspective view from the lower side of Fig. 19, And Fig. 22 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD of Fig.

The water tank humidifying medium housing will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

In this embodiment, the housing in which the water tank humidifying medium 51 is installed in the humidifying medium 50 is defined as the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300.

In this embodiment, the water tank humidifying medium 51 is disposed apart from the water stored in the lower water tank 300. Since the water tank humidifying medium 51 is separated from water, the dry state can be maintained when the humidifying medium is not used.

When the water tank is at a high water level, the lower end of the water tank humidifying medium 51 is positioned higher than the water level stored in the lower water tank 300.

Also, the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 in which the water tank humidifying medium 51 is installed is also disposed apart from the water.

In the present embodiment, the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 is disposed in the lower water tank 300. In particular, the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 is disposed inside the air wash inlet 31. In the present embodiment, the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 is mounted on the visual body 210 and is located inside the lower water tank 300. Unlike the present embodiment, the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 may be installed in the lower water tank 300.

The water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 allows air sucked through the air wash inlet 31 to pass therethrough. The water tank humidifying medium 51 humidifies the passing air.

Air passing through the air wash inlet 31 flows from the outside of the lower tank 300 to the inside of the lower tank 300.

The water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 not only supplies moisture to the air flowing through the water tank humidifying medium 51 but also covers the upper side of the lower water tank 300 to overflow water in the lower water tank 300 prevent.

For example, when an external impact is applied, water stored in the lower water tank 300 may overflow out of the lower water tank 300. For example, when the air wash module 200 is separated and moved, the water in the lower water tank 300 may overflow. For example, when the base body 110 is inclined, the water of the lower tank 300 may overflow.

To prevent this, the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 is brought into close contact with the upper edge of the lower water tank 300, so that the water of the lower water tank 300 can be prevented from overflowing out of the lower water tank 300.

In the present embodiment, the lower end of the water tank humidification medium housing 1300 is located inside the lower water tank 300. The lower end of the water tank humidifying medium 51 is also located inside the lower water tank 300.

In addition, the lower end of the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 may overlap with the upper end of the lower water tank 300. The lower end of the water tank humidifying medium 51 may overlap with the upper end of the lower water tank 300.

The overlap prevents the water in the lower tank 300 from flowing out of the air wash inlet 31. The overlap causes the air introduced into the air wash inlet 31 to pass through the water tank humidifying medium 51.

In this embodiment, both the upper and lower ends of the water tank humidifying medium 51 are overlapped with the lower water tank 300. The upper and lower ends of the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 are overlapped with the lower water tank 300.

When the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 is mounted on the visual body 210, the lower end is brought into close contact with the upper edge of the lower water tank 300. The water humidifying medium housing 1300 may be fastened or coupled to the upper end of the lower water tank 300 to completely block water overflow.

The upper end of the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 is located outside the lower water tank 300 and the lower end is located inside the lower water tank 300. The upper end of the water tank humidifying medium 51 is located outside the lower water tank 300 and the lower end is located inside the lower water tank 300.

Also, the upper end of the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 overlaps with the visual body 210, and the lower end overlaps with the lower water tank 300.

In the front view, the outer shape of the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 is formed to be inclined. In the front view, the water tank humidifying medium 51 is formed to be inclined.

The water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 is located inside the water tank humidifying medium 51 and includes an inner medium frame 1310 having an inner medium inlet 1311 through which the air is passed, An outer medium frame 1320 disposed outside the water tub humidifying medium 51 and supporting the water tub humidifying medium 51 and having an outer medium inlet 1321 through which air is passed, And a water overflow prevention cover 1330 which is combined with at least one of the outer media frame 1320 and the outer medium frame 1320 and is in close contact with the lower water tank 300 to prevent water overflow of the lower water tank 300.

The water tank humidifying medium 51 is disposed between the inner medium frame 1310 and the outer medium frame 1320. The water tank humidifying medium 51 covers the air wash inlet 31. The water tank humidifying medium 51 may be formed in a ring shape. In the present embodiment, the water tank humidifying medium 51 is formed into a hopper shape having a small lower cross section and a larger cross sectional area. The water tank humidifying medium 51 is arranged obliquely with respect to the vertical direction. The inclination of the water tank humidifying medium 51 takes into consideration the air flow direction.

The air flowing into the air wash inlet 31 through the connection passage 103 forms a sloping upward direction rather than a horizontal movement. The water tub humidification medium 51 formed obliquely can be disposed orthogonal to the air flow direction.

When the air flow and the water tank humidification medium 51 are orthogonal to each other, it is possible to prevent the air from being poured into a specific portion of the water tank humidifying medium 51, and even air can be passed through the entire area.

Humidifying medium fixing means for fixing the water humidifying medium 51 may be formed on at least one of the outer medium frame 1320 and the inner medium frame 1310 to fix the water humidifying medium 51.

In this embodiment, the humidifying medium fixing means is constituted by a projection and a groove.

The humidifying medium fixing means may include a fixing protrusion 1302 formed on one of the inner medium frame 1310 and the outer medium frame 1320 and a fixing protrusion 1302 formed on one of the inner medium frame 1310 and the outer medium frame 1320 And includes a fixing groove 1304 into which the fixing protrusions 1302 are fitted.

In this embodiment, the fixing protrusions 1302 are formed in the outer medium frame 1320, and the fixing grooves 1304 are formed in the inner medium frame 1310. But may be reversed to that position, unlike the present embodiment. The water tub humidifying medium 51 is disposed between the fixing protrusions 1302 and the fixing grooves 1304 and fixed when the fixing protrusions 1302 are fitted into the fixing grooves 1304.

The fixing protrusions 1302 and the fixing grooves 1304 prevent the water bath humidifying medium 51 from moving between the inner medium frame 1310 and the outer medium frame 1320.

In this embodiment, a part of the inner medium frame 1310 protrudes upward to form the fixing groove 1304.

The fixing groove 1304 is opened downward and the fixing protrusion 1302 is protruded upward.

The inner medium frame 1310 and the outer medium frame 1320 are coupled by the fixing protrusion 1302 and the fixing groove 1304.

The inner medium frame 1310 is formed with an inner medium inlet 1311 through which air is passed. The outer medium frame 1320 is formed with an outer medium inlet 1321 through which air flows.

The inner medium inlet 1311 and the outer medium inlet 1321 are formed to be capable of sucking air in all directions 360 degrees. The medium inlet 1311 and the outer medium inlet 1321 may be arranged to face each other.

The inner medium frame 1310 has a larger upper diameter and a lower lower diameter. The outer medium frame 1320 also has a larger upper diameter and a lower lower diameter. In this embodiment, the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 is formed in a hopper shape as a whole.

The outer medium frame 1320 and the inner medium frame 1310 are coupled to each other in a forced fit manner. When the outer medium frame 1320 and the inner medium frame 1310 are pressed against each other, the water tray humidifying medium 51 is fixed.

The water overflow prevention cover 1330 covers a part of the upper surface of the lower water tank 300 to prevent water from overflowing the lower water tank 300. In addition, the water overflow prevention cover 1330 provides a function for preventing the water flowing down from the upper side from falling directly to the water surface of the lower water tank 300.

The water overflow prevention cover 1330 is assembled to the lower side of the outer medium frame 1320 and the inner medium frame 1310. The water overflow prevention cover 1330 is constrained to at least one of the outer medium frame 1320 and the inner medium frame 1310.

The assembled outer medium frame 1320 and the inner medium frame 1310 are defined as a media frame assembly.

The upper end of the media frame assembly is mounted on the visual body 210. The water flowing along the visual body 210 may flow down along the media frame assembly.

The water overflow prevention cover 1330 is disposed at the lower end of the media frame assembly and supports the media frame assembly. The water overflow prevention cover 1330 temporarily stores the flowing water and guides the temporarily stored water to the inner side of the lower tank 300. In this embodiment, the water overflow prevention cover 1330 provides a part of the water fall prevention flow path.

The water overflow prevention cover 1330 guides the flowing water and minimizes the dripping noise. The water overflow prevention cover 1330 may be formed to support at least a part of the lower end of the media frame assembly. In this embodiment, the water overflow prevention cover 1330 surrounds the entire lower end of the media frame assembly and prevents water from falling directly onto the water surface of the lower water tank 300.

The water overflow prevention cover 1330 is formed in a donut shape when viewed from the top view. The upper surface of the water overflow prevention cover 1330 collects the water flowing from the media frame assembly and guides the water to the inner side of the lower tank 300. The undersurface of the water overflow prevention cover 1330 blocks the inner edge of the lower tank 300 to block water flowing out of the lower tank 300.

The inner medium frame 1310 includes an inner upper frame 1312 on which the visual body 210 is mounted and an inner vertical frame 1312 extending downward from the inner upper frame 1312 and forming the inner medium inlet 1311. [ And an inner lower frame 1314 connected to the inner vertical frame 1313 and seated on an upper surface of the overflow prevention cover 1330. [

A plurality of inner vertical frames 1313 are disposed between the inner upper frame 1312 and the inner lower frame 1314. An inner medium inlet 1311 is formed between the inner upper frame 1312, the inner lower frame 1314, and the inner vertical frames 1313.

The inner upper frame 1312 is formed such that the upper side faces toward the inside. The inner upper frame 1312 is a guide for guiding water flowing along the visual body 210 inward. The inner upper frame 1312 is formed into a curved surface. The outer side of the inner upper frame 1312 may be in close contact with the side surface 216 of the visual body 210.

The inner upper frame 1312 is located on the upper side of the lower reservoir 240 and can reduce the amount of water flowing toward the lower reservoir 240 by guiding the flowing water inward.

In this embodiment, the guide formed on the upper surface of the inner upper frame 1312 is formed as a curved surface and guides the water flowing along the visual body 210 to the water tank humidifying medium 51.

A handle 1315 is formed on the inner vertical frame 1313. A plurality of the handle 1315 may be formed. The handle 1315 protrudes inward from the inner vertical frame 1313. The user can raise the entire tub 1314 through the handle 1315. [

The inner upper frame 1312 is formed in a ring shape, and the inner side is opened. The inner lower frame 1314 is formed in a ring shape, and the inner side is opened.

The inner upper frame 1312 is further protruded radially outward from the outer medium frame 1320 so as to be mounted on the lower guide groove 217 of the visual body 210.

The outer medium frame 1320 has a structure similar to that of the inner medium frame 1310. The outer medium frame 1320 includes an outer medium inlet 1321, an outer upper frame 1322, an outer vertical frame 1323, and an outer lower frame 1324, as in the inner medium frame 1310.

A storage space 1328 is formed in the outer lower frame 1324. In the storage space 1328, the flowing water is temporarily stored. The storage space 1328 is formed in a ring shape. A vertical wall is formed on the inner side of the outer lower frame 1324 to prevent water from overflowing inside. The water in the storage space 1328 flows to an outer medium guide 1325 described later.

Unlike the inner medium frame 1310, the outer medium frame 1320 further includes an outer medium guide 1325 connecting the outer upper frame 1322 and the outer lower frame 1324.

The outer media guide 1325 supports the outer upper frame 1322 and the outer lower frame 1324. The outer media guide 1325 has a hollow space therein. The outer media guide 1325 is connected to the storage space 1328.

The outer media guide 1325 drains the water of the water tank humidifying medium 51 to the overflow prevention guide 1330.

At the lower end of the outer media guide 1325, an outer medium guide hole 1326 for draining the inner water to the overflow prevention guide 1330 is formed. The outer media guide hole 1326 forms a step in the radial direction. Therefore, the outer medium guide hole 1326 is formed by being drawn inward. The overflow prevention guide 1330 is interlocked with the outer media guide 1325.

The bottom surface of the outer media guide 1325 is formed as an inclined surface 1327. The inclined surface 1327 is formed with a high inner side and a low outer side. The water of the outer medium guide 1325 is guided to the outer medium guide hole 1326 along the inclined surface 1327. [ And the outer medium guide hole 1326 is disposed at an end of the inclined surface 1327. [

In the present embodiment, three outer media guides 1325 are disposed. The outer media guides 1325 are arranged at regular intervals and arranged in a radial pattern.

The water in the storage space 1328 is moved to the outer media guide 1325 by its own weight. The water in the storage space 1328 flows in the circumferential direction and then is moved to the outer medium guide 1325 and drained to the water overflow prevention cover 1330 through the outer medium guide hole 1326. [

The water in the water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 through the structure of the storage space 1328, the outer medium guide 1325, the outer medium guide hole 1326 and the water overflow prevention cover 1330, Can be prevented from falling directly.

The water overflow prevention cover 1330 includes a cover portion 1332 covering the upper portion of the lower tank 300 and a cover portion 1332 formed to be connected to the cover portion 1332 and bent in the cover portion 1332, A cover insertion groove 1335 formed in the cover portion 1332 and into which the outer medium guide 1325 is inserted and a cover insertion groove 1335 formed in the cover insertion groove 1335, And a cover hole (1336) communicating with the inside of the lower tank (300) to drain the water.

The cover portion 1332 is disposed below the media frame assembly. The cover portion 1332 may be disposed inside the lower tank 300. The cover portion 1332 may cover a part of the upper portion of the lower tank 300. In the present embodiment, the cover portion 1332 is formed along the inner surface of the lower tank 300.

The cover insertion groove 1335 is recessed downward from the cover portion 1332. The outer medium guide 1325 is inserted into the cover insertion groove 1335. [ The cover insertion groove 1335 is concave in the vertical direction, and the outer medium guide 1325 is inserted in the vertical direction.

The movement of the outer medium guide 1325 inserted in the cover insertion groove 1335 is limited in the lateral direction. The cover insertion groove 1335 is spaced apart from the outer medium guide hole 1326 by a predetermined distance.

And a cover hole 1336 is formed in the cover insertion groove 1335. [ The cover hole 1336 is formed in a radial direction. The cover hole 1336 is communicated with the inside of the lower tank 300. The cover hole 1336 is formed toward the inner side of the lower tank 300. The water drained from the cover hole 1336 is moved along the inner surface of the lower tank 300.

The bottom surface of the cover insertion groove 1335 is formed as an inclined surface 1337. The inclined surface 1337 corresponds to the inclined surface 1327 of the outer medium guide 1325.

At least one of the cover insertion grooves 1335 may have a fitting groove 1335a and the outer medium guide 1325 may have a fitting portion 1325a corresponding to the fitting groove 1335a.

The fitting portion 1325a protrudes downward and is inserted into the fitting groove 1335a in the up-and-down direction. The fitting portion 1325a and the fitting groove 1335a can be used as positioning means for confirming the coupling position of the outer medium frame 1320 and the water overflow prevention cover 1330. [ When the fitting portion 1325a and the fitting groove 1335a do not coincide with each other, the outer medium frame 1320 and the water overflow prevention cover 1330 are not assembled.

The cover 1302 may be in close contact with the inner surface of the lower tank 300. The cover 1302 may be in close contact with the upper edge of the lower tank 300. The cover 1302 may overlap the upper end of the lower tank 300. In this embodiment, the cover 1302 is in close contact with the inner surface of the lower tank 300, and is in close contact with the upper edge of the lower tank 300.

The inclined surface 1337 is formed to have a high inner side and a low outer side. The cover hole 1336 is disposed at an end of the inclined surface 1337. The water discharged into the cover hole 1336 is in contact with the inner surface of the lower tank 300. The water can be guided to the inner side of the lower tank 300 through the inclined surfaces 1327 and 1337.

The cover portion 1332 is formed to be inclined. The cover portion 1332 has a high outer side and a low inner side. The inclination of the cover portion 1332 prevents the water on the upper side from flowing out of the cover portion 1332. The water on the upper side of the cover portion 1332 flows inward along the inclination.

Water flowing along the upper side of the cover portion 1332 is guided to the storage space 1328. The water flowing along the upper surface of the cover portion 1332 is guided to the inner side of the lower tank 300 through the storage space 1328, the outer medium guide hole 1326, and the cover hole 1336. This structure can prevent the falling water from falling directly to the water surface of the lower tank 300.

The barrier 1334 forms a receiving space 1338 together with the cover portion 1332. [ The accommodating space 1338 is formed on the lower side of the cover portion 1332. The accommodating space 1338 receives the water flowing along the inner wall of the lower water tank 300 when the water of the lower water tank 300 is swung and guides the water to the lower side of the lower water tank 300 .

The barrier 1334 includes an inner barrier 1331 and an outer barrier 1333.

The inner barrier 1331 and the outer barrier 1333 are bent downward from the cover portion 1332. The inner barrier 1331 is formed along the inner edge of the cover portion 1332 and is bent downward. The outer barrier 1333 is formed along the outer edge of the cover portion 1332 and is bent downward.

The outer barrier 1333 is in close contact with the inner surface of the lower tank 300.

The inner barrier 1331 is in close contact with the outer medium frame 1320. More specifically, the inner barrier 1331 is in close contact with the outer lower frame 1324.

The inner barrier 1331 and the outer lower frame 1324 are coupled to each other. A locking protrusion 1339 is formed in one of the inner barrier 1331 and the outer lower frame 1324 and a locking groove 1329 is formed in the other. In this embodiment, a locking protrusion 1339 is formed in the inner barrier 1331, and a latching groove 1329 is formed in the outer lower frame 1324.

The water overflow prevention cover 1330 is positioned inside the lower water tank 300 and the outer barrier 1333 is brought into close contact with the inner surface of the lower water tank 300. [

When water stored in the lower tank 300 is oscillated, the water is lifted along the inner wall of the lower tank 300 and then flows along the outer barrier 1333, the cover portion 1332 and the inner barrier 1331 Flow. That is, the water raised along the inner wall of the lower tank 300 is guided to the center of the lower tank 300 after the lowering direction of the receiving space 1338.

Thus, the water overflow prevention cover 1330 can prevent the water in the lower tank 300 from overflowing the lower tank 300.

The water tank humidifying medium housing 1300 is connected to the visual body 210 through the structure of the inner upper frame 1312, the storage space 1328, the outer media guide hole 1326, the cover portion 1332 and the cover hole 1336. [ Thereby preventing the water flowing down from the water tank 300 from falling directly to the water surface of the lower tank 300. [

FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view showing the watering unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 24 is an assembled perspective view of the watering unit shown in FIG. 23, and FIG. 25 is a sectional view of FIG.

The water ring housing 800 is configured to spray water stored in the lower water tank 300. The water ring housing (800) has a structure for efficiently pumping water stored in the lower water tank (300).

The water ring housing 800 is rotated in response to the rotational force of the water ring motor 42. When the water ring housing 800 rotates, the water stored in the lower water tank 300 is sucked in and then pumped upward. The water pumped into the water ring housing 800 is discharged through the injection port 410.

The water ring housing (800) is provided with a pumping means. The pumping means pumps the water of the lower tank 300 upward. The method of pumping water in the water tank can be variously implemented.

For example, water may be pumped through the amphibious pump and then injected.

For example, water can be pumped by rotating the water ring housing and creating friction or mutual interference with water during rotation.

In this embodiment, a structure for pumping water through the rotation of the water ring housing 800 is proposed. In this embodiment, the pumping means is a pumping groove 810 that pushes water upwards through friction or mutual interference with water.

A positive groove 810 is formed on the inner surface of the water ring housing 800 as a positive number means. The positive groove 810 improves the positive water efficiency. The positive groove 810 protrudes from the inner side of the watering housing 800. The positive groove 810 is formed to extend vertically in the vertical direction. The positive groove 810 is disposed radially with respect to the watering motor shaft 43 or the power transmission shaft 640.

The lower end of the water ring housing 800 is separated from the bottom surface of the lower tank 300 by a predetermined distance to form a suction gap 801. The water in the lower tank 300 is sucked into the water ring housing 800 through the suction interval 801.

The water ring housing 800 is formed so that its lower side is opened. The water ring housing 800 is cup-shaped. The water ring housing 800 has an inverted cup shape. A housing space 805 is formed in the water ring housing 800.

A column 35 of the lower tank 300 is located inside the water ring housing 800 and a power transmission module 600 is disposed inside the column 35. The water ring housing 800 is disposed to surround the column 35.

The water ring housing 800 is formed to have a flat section extending toward the upper side. The column 35 is formed such that its flat cross section is reduced toward the upper side. The shape of the water ring housing 800 and the column 35 is a shape for effectively pumping water. The volume of the housing space 805 increases toward the upper side.

When the water ring housing 800 is rotated, the water sucked into the inside of the water ring housing 800 is brought into close contact with the inner circumferential surface of the water ring housing 800 by centrifugal force. The positive groove 810 formed in the inner circumferential surface of the water ring housing 800 provides rotational force to the water sucked in.

The water ring housing (800) is provided with an injection port (410) for discharging sucked water to the outside. In the present embodiment, the injection port 410 is arranged to discharge water in the horizontal direction. The water pumped through the injection port 410 is discharged to the outside.

In this embodiment, the water discharged from the injection port 410 may be injected into the visual body 210.

The number of the injection ports 410 may be adjusted according to design conditions. In the present embodiment, a plurality of the jetting ports 410 are arranged in the watering housing 800 with a height difference. An ejection port disposed above the water ring housing 800 is defined as a second ejection port and an ejection port disposed in the middle of the water ring housing is defined as a first ejection port.

When the water ring housing 800 is rotated at a speed higher than the first rotation speed, water may be jetted from the first jetting port. When the water ring housing 800 is rotated at a speed higher than the second rotation speed, water may be jetted from the second jetting port.

The second rotation speed is higher than the first rotation speed.

Only when the water ring housing 800 is rotated at a high speed, water is discharged from the second jetting port. The water ring housing 800 is rotated at a normal speed so that water is not discharged through the second jetting port. The first jetting orifice discharges water at every stage in which the watering housing is routinely operated.

A plurality of the second ejection openings may be disposed. A plurality of the first injection openings may be arranged.

When the water ring housing 800 is rotated at the normal rotation speed, the water pumped up is raised higher than the minimum first jetting port. When the water ring housing 800 is rotated at a high speed, the pumped water rises above the height of the second jetting port.

A plurality of the second jetting ports may be disposed in the circumferential direction of the water ring housing 800. A plurality of the first jetting ports may also be disposed in the circumferential direction of the watering housing 800.

If the water ring housing 800 is not rotated, water is not discharged through the jetting port 410. When the user operates only in the clean mode (the air clean module is operated and the air wash module is stopped), the watering unit 40 is not operated and only the air blowing unit 20 is operated. When the user operates only the humidification mode, the water ring housing 800 is rotated, and water is discharged through the injection port 410. When the user simultaneously operates the clean mode and the humidification mode, the water discharged from the injection port 410 may be sprayed on the inner surface of the visual body 210.

The water discharged from the injection port 410 strikes the inner surface of the visual body 210 and moves along the inner surface of the visual body 210 because the water ring housing 800 is rotated.

The user can visually confirm that the water is sprayed through the visual body 210. This water injection means that it is operating in the humidification mode. The user can intuitively confirm that the humidification mode is operating by spraying water.

In the visual body 210, a droplet is formed by the injected water, and the droplet flows downward.

In this embodiment, the water ring housing 800 is composed of three parts. Unlike the present embodiment, the water ring housing 800 can be made of one or two parts.

The lower end of the water ring housing 800 is disposed at a predetermined distance from the bottom surface of the lower water tank 300.

The watering housing 800 includes a first watering housing 820, a second watering housing 840, a watering housing cover 860 and a watering power transmission portion 880.

The water ring housing 800 is assembled with the power transmission shaft 640 and a structure for receiving the rotational force from the power transmission shaft 640 is disposed. In the present embodiment, the water ring housing 800 is assembled with the power transmission shaft 640 through the water ring power transmission portion 880 and the water ring housing cover 860. The water ring housing 800 is coupled to the power transmission shaft 640 at two places and receives rotational force from two places.

A first jetting port 411 is disposed in the first watering housing 820. In the present embodiment, two of the first ejection openings 411 are disposed. The two first injection openings 411 are formed so as to face each other.

The first jetting port 411 communicates the inside and outside of the first watering housing 820. In this embodiment, the inner opening area of the first ejection opening 411 is formed to be wider than the outer opening area.

A water ring vane 850 is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the second watering housing 840. The water ring vane 850 can flow humidifying air. When the water ring housing 800 rotates, the water ring vane 850 can draw air around it.

The second water ring housing 840 is formed with second jetting ports 412 and 413. The second injection ports 412 and 413 inject water toward the visual body 210. In the present embodiment, two of the second ejection openings 412 and 413 are disposed. One of the second jetting ports is referred to as a second-1 jetting port 412 and the other is defined as a second-2 jetting port 413.

The second-1 injection port 412 and the second-2 ejection port 413 are disposed so as to face each other. The second-first injection port 412 and the second-second injection port 413 may be arranged symmetrically with respect to the power transmission shaft 640.

The injection line formed by the second-1 injection port 412 is defined as a first injection line, and the injection line in which the second-second injection port 413 is formed is defined as a second injection line.

The water jetted to the jetting port 410 is temporarily stored in a reservoir disposed in the visual body 210 and then guided into the lower tank 300 through the bridge 380.

26 is an exploded cross-sectional view of a water tank in which a bridge according to a second embodiment of the present invention is shown.

In the present embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the bridge 380 is fabricated integrally with the visual body 210 having the upper water tank.

The bridge 380 is formed with a flow preventive flow path on the inner side thereof as in the first embodiment, and guides the water of the lower reservoir 240 to the lower tank. The lower reservoir opening 244 and the bridge space 385 communicate.

The lower end of the bridge 380 is fastened to the lower tank.

The water flowing in the visual body 210 may be guided to the bridge space 385 and then moved along the inner surface of the lower tank. Since the water flowing down from the upper side flows along the inner surfaces of the visual body 210, the bridge 380 and the lower tank 300, the dripping noise can be prevented.

Since the remaining configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, the detailed description will be omitted.

27 is an exploded cross-sectional view of a water tank in which a bridge according to a third embodiment of the present invention is shown.

In the present embodiment, a bridge body 1380 including an air wash inlet 31 is arranged, unlike the first embodiment. The bridge body 1380 is manufactured as a separate part that is separated from the lower water tank 300 and the upper water tank (the visual body 210). An air wash inlet 31 is formed in the bridge body 1380.

The bridge body 1380 is coupled to the upper water tank and the lower water tank 300, respectively.

The bridge body 1380 includes an upper bridge 1382 which is in close contact with the lower end of the upper water tank, a lower bridge 1384 which is in close contact with the upper end of the lower water tank 300 and a lower bridge 1384 which is connected to the upper bridge 1382 and the lower bridge 1384. [ (Not shown).

The air wash inlet 31 is formed between the upper bridge 1382, the lower bridge 1384, and the bridge 380.

The upper bridge 1382 is in close contact with the lower end of the visual body 210 to seal the space therebetween. The lower bridge 1384 is brought into close contact with the entire upper end of the lower water tank 300 and closes the space therebetween.

The air outside the water tank through the sealing is introduced into the water tank only through the air wash inlet 31.

The bridge 380 is provided with a flow preventing water passage in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

The fastening of the bridge body 1380 and the visual body 210 is performed by at least one of the upper bridge 1382 and the bridge 380.

The connection of the bridge body 1380 and the lower water tank 300 is performed by at least one of the lower bridge 1384 and the bridge 380.

Since the remaining configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, the detailed description will be omitted.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, It should be understood that various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

10: filter assembly 20: blowing unit
300: Water tank 400: Watering unit
51: Water tank humidifying medium 55: Discharge humidifying medium
100: air clean module 110: base body
120: Upper body 125: Water tray insertion space
130: Lower body 140: Upper inner body
150: blower housing 160: display module
170: air guide 200: air wash module
210: Visual body 230: Top cover assembly
101: Suction flow path 102: Filtration flow path
103: Connection line 104: Clean connection line
105: Humidification connection flow path 106: Humidification flow path
107: Discharge channel 108:
109: Water supply channel

Claims (15)

A lower tank in which water is stored;
An upper water tank located above the lower tank;
An air wash inlet disposed between the upper water tank and the lower water tank and through which air flows from the outside to the inside;
A watering unit disposed inside the lower water tank for spraying water stored in the lower water tank to a side surface in the upper water tank;
A reservoir which is disposed inside the upper water tank and protrudes inward of the upper water tank to temporarily store water flowing along the inner side of the upper water tank;
A bridge disposed across the air wash inlet and connecting the lower water tank and the upper water tank;
And a drain preventing channel which is disposed on the inside of the bridge and communicates with the reservoir and guides the water of the reservoir to the lower tank. delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the bridge is integrally formed with the lower tank and is coupled to the upper tank. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the bridge is integrally formed with the upper water tank and is connected to the lower water tank. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein at least a part of the upper water tank is made of a transparent material. delete delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the reservoir has a reservoir opening for draining water to the bridge. The method according to claim 1,
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A storage space in which the running water is stored;
And a reservoir opening connected to the storage space and draining water to the bridge. The method of claim 9,
The storage space
And extending along the inner surface of the upper water tank. The method of claim 9,
Wherein a bridging space is formed in the bridge, the bridging space communicates with the storage space, and the water drained from the reservoir is guided to the inner surface of the lower tank. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the reservoir further comprises an insert wall protruding downward,
Wherein the insert wall is inserted into the bridge. The method of claim 12,
The reservoir opening being formed between the insert walls,
Wherein the bridge is formed with a bridge space on the inside thereof, and the insert wall is inserted into the bridge space. The method of claim 9,
A water bath humidification medium formed of a material capable of absorbing water, covering the air wash inlet port and providing humidification to the air passing through the air wash inlet port;
And a water tank humidifying medium housing in which the water tank humidifying medium is installed,
Wherein the water tank humidifying medium housing is detachably mounted on the reservoir. 15. The method of claim 14,
And a guide for guiding the water flowing down from the upper water tank to the inside of the lower water tank, at the upper end of the water tank humidifying medium housing, wherein the guide is located above the storage space.

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