US20140355970A1

US20140355970A1 - Multifunctional humidifying and heating device with 3D simulated flame

Info

Publication number: US20140355970A1
Application number: US14/275,848
Authority: US
Inventors: Xinjun ZHAO
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2013-05-31
Filing date: 2014-05-12
Publication date: 2014-12-04
Also published as: DE202014102205U1; CN203364326U

Abstract

A multifunctional humidifying and heating device with 3D simulated flame comprising a cabinet, a simulated charcoal burning area, a water vapor generator device, a light source, a water tank and a vapor guiding device; vapor channels are disposed on the vapor guiding device; the light source is disposed right below the vapor channels; the simulated charcoal burning area is disposed above the vapor channels; wherein a water inlet and a vapor outlet are disposed at an upper end of the water vapor generator; the water tank is removably connected with the water inlet of the water vapor generator; the vapor guiding device is removably connected with the vapor outlet of the water vapor generator.

Description

Multifunctional humidifying and heating device with 3D simulated flame

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of humidifying and heating apparatus, and more specifically relates to a multifunctional device combining the functions of humidifying, heating and visual presentation of 3D simulated flame. The present invention allows convenient water refill, flexible installation and visual presentation of simulated flame.
In a society where the standard of living has been improving, humidifier is used in dry indoor environment to increase air humidity. Humidifier now available in the market usually releases vaporized water directly into the air to increase air humidity. This kind of humidifier can perform air regulation very well especially in winter. However, this kind of humidifier does not have diversified functions and structures and it does not serve any decorative purpose. In view of the above, a kind of humidifying and heating device which combines humidifying, heating and decorative functions is developed.
In light of the place where the humidifying and heating device is positioned, humidifying and heating devices available nowadays can be classified into one type which is hanged on the wall, another type which is embedded inside the wall and still another type which stands as an independent apparatus. Accordingly, different molds should be made for manufacturing respective components in accordance with different types of humidifying and heating devices used in different places. For instance, different molds should be made for water vapor generator, water tank and vapor guiding device respectively. The disadvantages of making different molds include high cost and low adaptability which creates big problems in subsequent uses. The present invention is conceived in view of the disadvantages now present in the prior arts.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the aforesaid disadvantages now present in the prior arts, the present invention provides a multifunctional humidifying and heating device with 3D simulated flame.
The present invention is attained by the following technical proposal:
A multifunctional humidifying and heating device with 3D simulated flame comprising a cabinet, a simulated charcoal burning area, a water vapor generator device, a light source, a water tank and a vapor guiding device; vapor channels are disposed on the vapor guiding device; the light source is disposed right below the vapor channels; the simulated charcoal burning area is disposed above the vapor channels; wherein a water inlet and a vapor outlet are disposed at an upper end of the water vapor generator; the water tank is removably connected with the water inlet of the water vapor generator; the vapor guiding device is removably connected with the vapor outlet of the water vapor generator.
By adopting the above structure, the present invention has the following advantages: since the water vapor generator, the water tank and the vapor guiding device are removably connected, the appropriate models of the water tank and the vapor guiding device can be selected to match with the practical needs required by the venues in which they are being used, and then the appropriate models of the water tank and the vapor guiding device being selected can be mounted on the water vapor generator.
According to the present invention, production cost is reduced because it is not necessary to make different molds for the water vapor generator; also, components of the present invention have greater adaptability and thus allowing more convenient use of the present invention because when the same components are arranged in different ways, different types of products such as those hanged on the wall, embedded into the wall or those standing as independent apparatus as we can commonly see in daily life can be formed; furthermore, the water tank and the vapor guiding device can be conveniently and quickly taken out for replacement or cleaning, and thus greatly reduce the cost of maintenance.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates the simulated charcoal burning area and the water vapor generator of the present invention in a disassembled condition.

FIG. 2 illustrates the present invention of FIG. 1 in an assembled condition.

FIG. 3 illustrates a first embodiment of the structure between the water vapor generator, the vapor guiding device and the water tank according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 illustrates a second embodiment of the structure between the water vapor generator, the vapor guiding device and the water tank according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a front view of the first embodiment of the present invention (the device being an independent apparatus).

FIG. 6 is a side view of the present invention shown in FIG. 5.

FIG. 7 illustrates a third embodiment of the structure between the water vapor generator, the vapor guiding device and the water tank according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the present invention shown in FIG. 7.

FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing the second embodiment of the present invention (the device being hanged on wall).

FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing the third embodiment of the present invention (the device being embedded on wall).

FIG. 11 illustrates a shape of the vapor channels of the present invention.

FIG. 12 illustrates another shape of the vapor channels of the present invention.

FIG. 13 illustrates another shape of the vapor channels of the present invention.

FIG. 14 illustrates another shape of the vapor channels of the present invention.

FIG. 15 illustrates another shape of the vapor channels of the present invention.

Reference signs in the figures:
1: simulated charcoal burning area; 2: water tank; 3: vapor guiding device; 4: light source; 5: water vapor generator; 51: water inlet; 52: vapor outlet; 6: heating device; 7: fan; 8: heating device; 21: water closure device; 31: elongated vapor channels; 2 a: flat water tank; A: cabinet; B: cabinet; C: cabinet; 31 a: vapor channels; 31 b: vapor channels; 31 c: vapor channels; 31 d: vapor channels; 31 e: vapor channels.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, a multifunctional humidifying and heating device with 3D simulated flame comprises a cabinet A, a simulated charcoal burning area 1, a water vapor generator 5, a light source 4, a flat water tank 2 a and a vapor guiding device 3. The simulated charcoal burning area 1 and the water vapor generator 5 are connected via hinges or they can be disconnected and connected via pulling and insertion. The simulated charcoal burning area 1 is mounted inside a front side of a cavity of the cabinet A. The water vapor generator 5 is mounted inside a rear side surface of the cabinet A. A heating device 6 is provided inside an upper side of the cabinet A. The light source 4 is provided inside the simulated charcoal burning area 1; the water vapor generator 5 and the vapor guiding device 3 are provided below the simulated charcoal burning area 1. The flat water tank 2 a leans on a rear side of the cabinet A so that the flat water tank 2 a can be taken out easily for refilling water. This kind of humidifying and heating device does not require additional installation and thus it is very suitable to be used in any venues including those temporary venues which may move to different places frequently.
Quantity of the light source 4 may be one or many, each being a light emitting component of any color, such as a spotlight or an LED.
The water vapor generator 5 can be a high pressure water vapor generator, an ultrasonic water vapor generator, a heating water vapor generator or a mist generator etc.
The key improvements of the present invention lie in that, a water inlet 51 and a vapor outlet 52 are disposed on an upper end of the water vapor generator 5, the water tank 2 is removably connected with the water inlet 51 of the water vapor generator 5, and the vapor guiding device 3 is removably connected with the vapor outlet 52 of the water vapor generator 5. Accordingly, appropriate models of the water tank 2 and the vapor guiding device 3 can be selected to match with the practical needs required by the venues in which they are being used, and then the appropriate models of the water tank 2 and the vapor guiding device 3 being selected are mounted on the water vapor generator 5. According to the present invention, production cost is reduced because it is not necessary to make different molds for the water vapor generator 5; also, components of the present invention have greater adaptability and thus allowing more convenient use of the present invention because when the same components are arranged in different ways, different types of products such as those hanged on the wall, embedded into the wall or those standing as independent apparatus as we can commonly see in daily life can be formed; furthermore, the water tank 2 and the vapor guiding device 3 etc can be conveniently and quickly taken out for replacement or cleaning.
Preferably, the water tank 2 and the vapor guiding device 3 connected with the water vapor generator 5 are 360° rotatable at the water vapor generator 5 so that positioning angles of the water tank 2 and the vapor guiding device 3 can be adjusted according to practical situation. In particular, the water inlet 51 and the vapor outlet 52 are both circular in shape.
As shown in FIG. 4 to FIG. 6, a water closure device 21 is provided on the flat water tank 2 a. A spring (not shown in the figures) is provided inside the water closure device 21. The water vapor generator 5 is provided with a protruding tube (not shown in the figures) abutting the spring inside the water closure device 21. When the flat water tank 2 a is disposed on the water vapor generator 5, abutment between the spring and the protruding tube allows water from the flat water tank 2 a to flow smoothly into the water vapor generator 5 in which the water is transformed into water vapor. Vaporized water is released through elongated vapor channels 31 on the vapor guiding device 3 and appears as 3D simulated flame under the lighting effect of the light source 4. On one hand, the 3D simulated flame is presented for aesthetic appreciation; on the other hand, the vaporized water is dispersed to the air to increase air humidity. The heating device 6 and a fan 7 are provided inside the upper side of the cabinet A; heated air passes through the heating device 6 so that the cabinet containing heated air releases air heated up to a certain temperature. As such, the present invention can increase air humidity and regulate surrounding air temperature and air humidity. To enrich the surrounding air with an aroma, non-toxic aromatic essence of different aroma can be added to the water inside the water tank according to practical needs to enrich the room or the air with an aroma. Alternatively, negative ion generator may be mounted at any position inside the cabinet (A, B, C) to purify air, or filtering device may be mounted at an air inlet of the cabinet (A, B, C) to further purify the air of the room.
As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 and FIG. 10, the water tank 2 has a box shape with its length and dimensions being the same as the vapor guiding device 3. A center of the vapor guiding device 3 is fixed on the water vapor generator 5. The water tank 2 and the vapor guiding device 3 lie flat and are positioned adjacent to each other on an upper end of the water vapor generator 5. The water vapor generator 5 is mounted inside the simulated charcoal burning area 1. The simulated charcoal burning area 1 has to be opened first before taking out and replacing the water tank 2. To achieve better vapor emission, a water proof fan is also mounted inside the water vapor generator 5. The water proof fan is embedded inside the water vapor generator 5 and forms a one whole piece with the water vapor generator 5. The water proof fan blows the water vapor generated by the water vapor generator 5 to the vapor outlet. For convenient heating during winter, the fan 7 and a heating device 8 are mounted inside an upper side of the cabinet C. This humidifying and heating device is very suitable for use when fixed installation of electric fireplace is required.
As shown in FIG. 7 to FIG. 9, the water tank is designed as a rectangular column, as shown as water tank 2 b. The water tank 2 b is disposed on the upper end of the water vapor generator 5. An end of the vapor guiding device 3 is fixed on an upper end surface of the water vapor generator 5. This light source 4, the water vapor generator 5 and the vapor guiding device 3 of this kind of humidifying and heating device are disposed on a front side of the simulated charcoal burning area 1. The water tank 2 b and the simulated charcoal burning area 1 are positioned adjacent to each other and both are disposed inside the cabinet B. The water tank 2 b is suitable to be placed on the left or right side of the charcoal burning area so as to regulate the thickness of the product. This kind of humidifying and heating device is very suitable to be mounted on walls without occupying extra spaces.
As shown in FIG. 11, vapor channels 31 a on the vapor guiding device 3 are multiple vapor exits. The multiple vapor exits are arranged in a row.
As shown in FIG. 12, vapor channels 31 b on the vapor guiding device 3 are multiple vapor exits. The multiple vapor exits are arranged in a shape resembling tree branches.
As shown in FIG. 13, vapor channels 31 c on the vapor guiding device 3 are multiple vapor exits. The multiple vapor exits are arranged in a circular shape.
As shown in FIG. 14, vapor channels 31 d on the vapor guiding device 3 are multiple vapor exits. The multiple vapor exits are arranged in cross shape.
As shown in FIG. 15, vapor channels 31 e on the vapor guiding device 3 are multiple vapor exits. The multiple vapor exits are arranged in U shape.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A multifunctional humidifying and heating device with 3D simulated flame comprising a cabinet, a simulated charcoal burning area, a water vapor generator device, a light source, a water tank and a vapor guiding device; vapor channels are disposed on the vapor guiding device; the light source is disposed right below the vapor channels; the simulated charcoal burning area is disposed above the vapor channels; wherein a water inlet and a vapor outlet are disposed at an upper end of the water vapor generator; the water tank is removably connected with the water inlet of the water vapor generator; the vapor guiding device is removably connected with the vapor outlet of the water vapor generator.

2. The multifunctional humidifying and heating device with 3D simulated flame as in claim 1, wherein the water tank and the vapor guiding device connected with the water vapor generator are 360° rotatable at the water vapor generator.

3. The multifunctional humidifying and heating device with 3D simulated flame as in claim 1, wherein a water proof fan is embedded inside the water vapor generator; the water proof fan forms a one whole piece with the water vapor generator; the water proof fan blows water vapor generated by the water vapor generator to the vapor outlet.

4. The multifunctional humidifying and heating device with 3D simulated flame as in claim 1, wherein the water inlet and the vapor outlet are both circular in shape.

5. The multifunctional humidifying and heating device with 3D simulated flame as in claim 1 wherein the vapor channels are each flat and elongated.

6. The multifunctional humidifying and heating device with 3D simulated flame as in claim 1, wherein a water closure device is provided on the water tank; a spring is provided inside the water closure device; the water vapor generator is provided with a protruding tube abutting the spring inside the water closure device for controlling outflow of water; the water vapor generator is also provided with a control switch for controlling water vapor generating frequency.