Humidifier with ultraviolet disinfection

摘要

A humidifier for treating humidified air with germicidal light is provided. The humidifier includes a water reservoir, an atomizer to atomize a supply of water, and an ultraviolet light source to expose the atomized water to germicidal light. The ultraviolet light source extends vertically within a cylindrical channel to irradiate the atomized water dissipating upwardly from the atomizer. The water reservoir can include a carbon filter and a hardness-removing module for removing containments and metal oxides from the water supply. A control panel indicates the remaining useful life of the ultraviolet light source, the carbon filter and the hardness-removing module based on historical humidifier usage and water quality levels.

主权项

1. A humidifier system comprising:
a humidifier housing including an air outlet; a water reservoir within the humidifier housing; an atomizer within the humidifier housing to generate humidified air including atomized water; an ultraviolet light source to radiate germicidal light within the humidifier housing; a humidity sensor to measure an ambient humidity level; and a control module to receive a selection of a desired humidity level, wherein operation of the atomizer is controlled based on the desired humidity level as compared against the ambient humidity level.