Floating-type humidifier having increased amount of humidification
US11365895B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B30/70
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A floating type humidifier with an increased humidification amount according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a floating body which floats on water accommodated in a water tub and has a hollow portion vertically and penetratively formed at a central portion of the floating body; an ultrasonic generator which is installed in the hollow portion and configured to atomize water, which is introduced at a lower portion, to create humidification particles by using ultrasonic vibration; a humidification particle guide unit which is installed on an upper portion of the floating body and guides the humidification particles so that the humidification particles move upward along a guide hole in the humidification particle guide unit; and an air pressurizing portion which is provided in the humidification particle guide unit and pressurizes air so that the humidification particles are moved upward by the pressurized air.
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