摘要 |
An electrostatically atomizing device comprises an emitter electrode, an opposed electrode, a water supply means, a high voltage source, and a silencer. The opposed electrode is disposed in an opposed relation to the emitter electrode. The water supply means is configured to supply water to the emitter electrode. The high voltage source is configured to apply voltage between the emitter electrode and the opposed electrode in order to electrostatically atomize the water on the emitter electrode, thereby generating a mist. The silencer includes a sound absorbing duct being formed into tubular shape to have an axial bore. The axial bore is formed at its one axial end with an inlet in communication with the opening, and is formed at the other axial end with an outlet for flowing the mist out through the axial bore. The sound absorbing duct is attached to the opposed electrode such that the inlet is kept in communication with the opening. The sound absorbing duct has an inner circumferential surface. The inner circumferential surface includes a sound absorbing surface. The sound absorbing surface is located between the opposed electrode and the outlet. Entire area of the sound absorbing surface is uncovered.
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