KR20130065262A - Apparatus for dehumidification or humidification - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A dehumidification and humidification device is provided to prevent wastes of water by moving the water stored in a dehumidification water tank to a humidification water tank and reusing the water as humidifying water. CONSTITUTION: A dehumidification and humidification device comprises a dehumidification water tank(100), a humidification water tank(200), a water supply unit(300), and a driving unit. The dehumidification water tank stores water formed from a dehumidification unit(110). The humidification water tank is arranged in a neighboring position of the dehumidification water tank and stores the water in order to supply moisture to a humidification unit(210) discharging the moisture to the outside. The water supply unit moves the water from the dehumidification water tank to the humidification water tank. The driving unit drives the water supply unit.

Description

Dehumidifier device {APPARATUS FOR DEHUMIDIFICATION OR HUMIDIFICATION}

The present invention relates to a dehumidifying apparatus, and more particularly, to a dehumidifying apparatus that can utilize the water stored by the dehumidification action for humidification.

In general, the dehumidifier and the humidifier are devices for controlling the humidity in the room. The dehumidifier is a device for removing moisture in the air when the moisture content in the air is high, and the humidifier is a device that removes water vapor into the air when the air is dry. It is a device that emits.

By controlling the humidity by the dehumidifying device and the humidifying device, the indoor air can maintain an appropriate humidity (about 40% to 60%), thereby preventing respiratory disorders and diseases.

Recently, devices that have both dehumidification and humidification as well as air cleaning functions have been released. That is, a filter for removing fine particles of air as well as a dehumidifier using a cooling cycle or desiccant and a humidifier using a humidification filter are installed in one device.

Meanwhile, a dehumidifier is used to lower the humidity of the outside air in the summer of a foreign country or Korea in a hot and humid climate.

And, due to the high temperature is to use an air conditioner, etc. to lower the room temperature, in this case, even if the outside air is humid, the indoor air is dry, accordingly, it is necessary to use a humidifier.

In other words, both the dehumidifier and the humidifier are often used indoors, such as apartments and offices, in foreign countries or in the summer of Korea.

Here, in the case of a dehumidifier having both a dehumidification function and a humidification function, water collected through the dehumidifier is stored in a water tank and then drained away, and water used in the humidifier is provided from the outside. Since the water can not be used again in the humidifier, there was a drawback of wasting water.

The dehumidifying device according to the present invention is derived to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and aims at solving the following problems.

The present invention as an aspect, it is an object of the present invention to provide a dehumidifying device that can prevent the waste of water by utilizing the water formed through the dehumidification again as a humidifying water.

In another aspect, the present invention is to provide a humidification device that can selectively use the water of the dehumidification tank or water supplied from the outside according to the water level of the humidification tank.

The solution to the problem of the present invention is not limited to those mentioned above, and other solutions not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

Dehumidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention is a dehumidification tank provided to store the water formed from the dehumidification unit, and disposed in the proximity of the dehumidification tank, in order to supply moisture to the humidifying part to release moisture to the outside It may include a humidifying tank for storing water, a water supply unit for moving the water from the dehumidification tank to the humidification tank and a driving unit for driving the water supply unit.

In addition, in the dehumidifying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, the water supply unit is rotatably provided, and one side of the water supply unit is provided with a water accommodating unit for containing water of the dehumidification tank, and the water accommodating unit The contained water may be provided to be supplied to the humidification tank through rotation.

And, in the dehumidifying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, the water supply part may have a circular cross-sectional side surface, and the water accommodation part may protrude from the edge of the water supply part.

In addition, the dehumidifying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may be formed with a water guide portion extending from one side of the water receiving portion so that water flowing out of the water receiving portion does not flow to the outside.

In addition, the dehumidifying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided in a dehumidifying tank provided to store water formed from the dehumidifying unit and a humidifying unit arranged at a proximal position of the dehumidifying tank and discharging moisture to the outside. Humidification tank for storing water in order to store water, and is disposed in the lower side of the dehumidifying unit, the drip tray portion formed in the dehumidifying portion formed in the opening so that the water flows down to one side, the lower side of the drip tray is disposed, The water flowing through the guide may be rotated to be introduced into one of the dehumidifying tank or the humidifying tank and may include a driving unit for driving the guide.

In addition, in the dehumidifying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, the drip tray may be inclined on the bottom surface so that water easily flows through the opening.

In the dehumidifying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, the guide part may be provided with a space for temporarily containing water, and openings may be formed at both ends.

In addition, in order to move the water formed in the dehumidifying unit of the humidification device according to an embodiment of the present invention to the humidification tank, the water level sensor is installed in the humidification tank, the driving unit according to the level detected by the water level sensor It may further include a control unit for controlling the driving of.

Humidification device according to an embodiment of the present invention has at least some of the following effects.

The dehumidifying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention moves the water stored in the dehumidifying tank to a humidifying tank and recycles the humidifying water, thereby preventing the waste of water.

In addition, the humidification device according to an embodiment of the present invention has the effect of selecting the water used as the humidifying water from the water of the dehumidification tank or water supplied from the outside by the user's request or control of the controller.

And, the dehumidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention is moved to the humidification tank without the water stored in the dehumidification tank by the water guide portion flowing through the water receiving portion, there is an effect that the utilization rate of the dehumidification water is increased.

In addition, the dehumidifying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention uses dehumidifying water containing an extremely small amount of inorganic matter as the humidifying water, thereby reducing the amount of scale generated in the humidifying filter included in the humidifying part, thereby providing a humidifying amount. It is effective in solving the problem of reduction and increasing the service life of the dehumidifying apparatus.

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

1 is an exploded perspective view of a dehumidifying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view showing a water supply unit of the dehumidifying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a view showing a water guide in the water supply unit of the humidification device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 (a) and 4 (b) is an operation of the humidification device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a perspective view of the guide unit of the humidification apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" include the plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. , Number, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof, and the presence or addition of one or more other features or numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof It should be understood that it does not exclude.

Hereinafter, a humidification apparatus will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1 and 2, the dehumidifying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a dehumidifying tank 100 provided to store water formed from the dehumidifying unit 110.

In addition, the humidification device according to an embodiment of the present invention is disposed in the proximity of the dehumidification tank 100, the humidification tank for storing water to supply water to the humidifying unit 210 for releasing moisture to the outside 200 may be included.

And, the humidifying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a water supply unit 300 for moving the water from the dehumidification tank 100 to the humidification tank 200.

In addition, the dehumidifying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a driving unit 400a for driving the water supply unit 300.

On the other hand, referring to Figure 4, the dehumidifying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a dehumidifying tank 100 provided to store the water formed from the dehumidifying unit 110.

In addition, the humidification device according to an embodiment of the present invention is disposed in the proximity of the dehumidification tank 100, the humidification tank for storing water to supply water to the humidifying unit 210 for releasing moisture to the outside 200 may be included.

And, the dehumidifying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is disposed on the lower side of the dehumidifying unit 110, formed in the dehumidifying unit 110, the opening 520 is formed at one side to flow down the water is formed. It may include a drip tray 500.

In addition, the dehumidifying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is disposed under the drip tray 500, the water flowing through the opening 520 is one of the dehumidifying tank 100 or the humidifying tank 200. It may include a guide portion 600 which is rotated to be introduced.

And, the humidifying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a driving unit 400b for driving the guide unit 600.

Here, in the case of the dehumidifying apparatus, the dehumidifying apparatus and the humidifying apparatus, the blower 920 may be composed of a housing 900 including the same.

However, although the description of the dehumidifying device for convenience of description in the present specification, it has been found that it can also be used in a dehumidifying cleaning device including various filters 910a and 910b for purifying dust or odor particles of external air. Put it.

Hereinafter, each configuration according to the embodiment will be described in detail.

First Embodiment

1 and 2, the dehumidifying tank 100 is provided to store water formed from the dehumidifying unit 110.

That is, the dehumidifying tank 100 is disposed below the dehumidifying unit 110 so that the water collected in the dehumidifying unit 110 falls into the dehumidifying tank 100 and then stored in the dehumidifying tank 100. Prepared.

Here, the dehumidifying unit 110 may be formed as a dehumidifying type provided to use a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator constituting a conventional refrigeration cycle, as shown in FIG. 1, but the dehumidifying unit 110 is The present invention is not limited thereto, and it may be found that various types capable of removing external moisture, such as a desiccant type and a type using a thermoelectric element, may be included.

And, referring to Figures 1 and 2, the humidification tank 200 is disposed in the vicinity of the dehumidification tank 100, and stores the water to supply moisture to the humidifying unit 210 for releasing moisture to the outside To be prepared.

Here, the humidifying unit 210 may be provided in various ways, for example, it is configured as a humidifying filter to absorb the water of the humidifying water tank 200, the humidifying apparatus 1000 by the blower 920. ) May be provided to provide moisture to the outside through the air flowing into the inside.

The humidifying tank 200 is stored in the water to be provided to the humidifying unit 210, the water stored in the humidifying tank 200 is introduced from the dehumidifying tank 100 or through a pipe (not shown), etc. It can be provided externally.

That is, when water is required in the humidification tank 200 due to lack of water, the water may be supplied from the dehumidification tank 100. However, when the dehumidification tank 100 also lacks water, water may be supplied to the humidification tank 200 from the outside.

On the other hand, even when the dehumidification tank 100 is sufficient water may be supplied from the outside according to the user's choice.

That is, depending on the user may not want to recycle the dehumidified water to the humidified water, in this case, the water of the dehumidification tank 100 may be drained and the humidification tank 200 may be supplied with water from the outside.

Accordingly, even when the dehumidification tank 100 has sufficient water, water of the dehumidification tank 100 may be used according to a user's selection, or water provided from the outside may be used.

On the other hand, when the humidifier is continuously used in the conventional humidifier, scales such as calcium ions, magnesium ions, etc. are generated in the humidification filter, and these scales hinder the movement of water, thereby reducing the humidification performance.

However, in the dehumidifying apparatus 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the water dehumidified through the dehumidifying unit 110 is in a state in which the inorganic material is filtered, and only a very small amount is included.

Therefore, when the dehumidified water is used as the humidifying water, the amount of scale generated in the humidifying filter included in the humidifying unit 210 may be reduced, thereby reducing the amount of humidification filter clogging from the scale, thereby reducing the amount of humidifying. There is an effect that can solve the problem.

In addition, since the humidification filter can be used for a long time as the amount of scale is reduced, the service life of the humidifying apparatus 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is also increased.

2, the water supply unit 300 is provided to move water from the dehumidifying tank 100 to the humidifying tank 200.

Here, the water supply unit 300 may move water from the dehumidification tank 100 to the humidification tank 200 by various methods. That is, the water supply unit 300 may be provided as a pump.

In addition, as shown in Figure 2, it may be provided to be rotatable connected to the drive unit (400a). Here, the driving unit 400a may be various motors.

When the water supply unit 300 is rotatably provided, the water supply unit 300 is disposed in the dehumidification tank 100, and when the water supply unit 300 rotates in the dehumidification tank 100, A water accommodating part 310 may be provided to contain the water stored in the dehumidifying tank 100.

That is, the water accommodating part 310 may include a hollow, and the water stored in the dehumidification tank 100 flows into the hollow included in the water accommodating part 310 when the water supply part 300 is rotated. After that, when the water supply unit 300 is continuously rotated and the water receiving unit 310 into which water is introduced is moved to the humidification tank 200, water introduced into the hollow by gravity is transferred to the humidification tank 200. It may be provided to flow out.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 2, the water supply 300 is easy to rotate, the side cross-section may be formed in a circular shape, the water receiving portion 310 is protruded to the edge of the water supply 300 It may be provided in plurality.

However, the shape and the number of the water supply unit 300 and the water receiving unit 310 is not limited thereto. That is, the shape of the water supply unit 300 may be formed if the rotation is possible, not circular, the number may be formed in plurality as necessary.

And, the shape of the water receiving portion 310 also includes a variety of shapes that can contain water, the number can also be formed as one as needed.

Referring to FIG. 3, the water guide part 320 may be provided to extend from one side of the water accommodating part 310 so that water flowing out of the water accommodating part 310 does not flow to the outside.

That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the water introduced into the water accommodating part 310 flows into the water accommodating part 310 when the water supply part 300 rotates and flows out to the humidification tank 200. Since it is possible to flow in all directions after coming out of the included hollow, it can go out of the humidification tank (200).

The water guide portion 320 is formed to extend from one side of the water receiving portion 310, as shown in Figure 3, to arrange the member only on the side (320a) to guide the outflow direction of water, the upper surface 320b ) May be configured to be open so that water stored in the dehumidification tank 100 may be easily introduced into the water receiving part 310 when the water supply part 300 is rotated.

As a result, the water stored in the dehumidification tank 100 is easily introduced into the water receiving portion 310, but does not flow out when water is supplied to the humidification tank 200.

Referring to FIG. 2, various types of water level sensors 700 may be installed in the humidification tank 200, and the water level sensors 700 may be connected to a controller 800 for controlling the driving unit 400a. .

That is, when the water level detected by the water level sensor 700 is out of the setting range required by the humidifier 210, that is, when the water required for humidification is insufficient, the controller 800 operates the driving unit 400a to operate the water level. The operation of the driving unit 400a may be controlled to move the water stored in the dehumidification tank 100 to the humidification tank 200.

However, when the water stored in the dehumidification tank 100 is also insufficient, the controller 800 to inject water from the outside to the humidification tank 200 through an external flow path (not shown) connected to the humidification tank 200. Can be controlled.

And, if the water in the humidification tank 200 is insufficient, as described above, the controller 800 in the water stored in the dehumidification tank 100 or the water input from the outside in accordance with the detection signal of the water level sensor 700. Although it may be selected and supplied to the humidification tank 200, according to the setting, the control unit 800 may notify that the water in the humidification tank 200 is insufficient by the flashing of the warning light or the generation of a warning sound, the user The input of an external input terminal may be selected from the water of the dehumidification tank 100 or the water supplied from the outside to be supplied to the humidification tank 200.

Second Embodiment

In the second embodiment, the functions and roles of the dehumidifying tank 100 and the dehumidifying unit 110, the humidifying tank 200, and the humidifying unit 210 are basically the same as those of the first embodiment, and the overlapping portions will be described. It will be omitted.

4 and 5, the drip tray 500 is disposed below the dehumidifying unit 110, and the opening 520 is formed at one side of the dehumidifying unit 110 so that the lowered water flows down. Can be formed.

That is, the drip tray 500 is provided to receive water collected in the dehumidifying unit 110 so that water flows down to the guide part 600 disposed close to the drip tray 500.

Here, an opening 520 is formed at one side of the drip tray 500 close to the guide 600, and the water lowered from the dehumidifying unit 110 to the drip tray 500 is an upper opening ( It may flow down to the guide portion 600 through 520.

In addition, referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the bottom surface 510 of the drip tray 500 may be inclined to allow the water to easily flow down toward the guide 600.

Referring to FIG. 4, the guide part 600 is disposed under the drip tray 500, and the water flowing down from the drip tray 500 to the guide part 600 of the guide part 600. It may be provided to be introduced into one of the dehumidification tank 100 or the humidification tank 200 by the rotation.

That is, when the water stored in the humidification tank 200 is sufficient to humidify, as shown in Figure 4 (a), the drive unit 400b composed of a motor or the like to drive the guide unit 600 Water flowing down from the drip tray 500 to the guide 600 is provided to descend to the dehumidifying tank (100).

Here, the water stored in the dehumidifying tank 100 may be drained, but may be sent to the humidifying water tank 200 using the water supply unit 300 according to the first embodiment to be recycled as described below.

And, when the water stored in the humidifying tank 200 is not enough to humidify, as shown in Figure 4 (b), the driving unit 400b drives the guide unit 600 to the drip tray unit Water flowing down from the 500 to the guide part 600 is provided to descend to the humidification tank (200).

On the other hand, the water supply unit 300 according to the first embodiment may be installed below the drive unit 400b and the guide unit 600, whereby the water stored in the dehumidification tank 100 is the water supply unit It may be moved to the humidification tank 200 through (300).

That is, the driving unit 400b connected to the guide unit 600 may not operate due to a breakdown, and in this case, even when water is required in the humidification tank 200, the water continues to descend into the dehumidification tank 100. Are stored.

At this time, the water of the dehumidification tank 100 may be moved to the humidification tank 200 through the water supply unit 300 according to the first embodiment.

Alternatively, even when the driving unit 400b operates normally, another water supply unit 300 may be required in the first embodiment.

That is, after the moisture is not dehumidified in a situation where the external air contains a large amount of moisture, water is sufficiently stored in the dehumidifying tank 100, and the external air is deficient in moisture again, but humidification is required. If the dehumidification is not sufficiently generated due to lack of moisture, the water formed from the dehumidifying unit 110 may be insufficient, and thus, it may be difficult to send water to the humidification tank 200 through the guide unit 600.

In this case, water that has already been stored in the dehumidification tank 100 may be sent to the humidification tank 200 through the water supply unit 300 according to the first embodiment to be used for humidification.

Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the guide part 600 is provided with a space 610 for temporarily storing water flowing down from the drip tray 500, and temporarily in the space 610. Openings 620 may be formed at both ends of the guide part 600 so that the contained water flows into one of the dehumidifying water tank 100 or the humidifying water tank 200.

In the second embodiment, the water level sensor 700 is installed in the humidification tank 200, the water level sensor 700 is connected to the control unit 800, and the control unit 800. Is provided to control the driving of the drive unit 400b to move the guide unit 600 receives the signal detected from the water level sensor 700.

That is, when the humidification tank 200 has sufficient water, the control unit 800 controls the driving of the driving unit 400b to move the guide unit 600 as shown in FIG. When the humidification tank 200 lacks water, the controller 800 controls the driving of the driving unit 400b to move the guide unit 600 as shown in FIG. 4 (b).

It is to be understood that within the scope of the technical idea included in the specification and drawings of the present invention, the description of the present invention, the present embodiment, and the drawings attached hereto are only a part of the technical idea included in the present invention, The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

100: dehumidification tank 110: dehumidifying unit
200: humidification tank 210: humidifier
300: water supply unit 310: water receiving unit
320: water guide 400a, 400b: drive
500: drip tray 510: bottom surface
520: opening 600: guide portion
610: space 620: opening
700: water level sensor 800: control unit
900 housing 910a, 910b filter
920: blower 1000: humidification device

Claims (8)

Dehumidification tank provided to store the water formed from the dehumidifying unit;
A humidifying tank disposed at a position adjacent to the dehumidifying tank and storing water for supplying moisture to a humidifying unit which releases moisture to the outside;
A water supply unit for moving water from the dehumidifying tank to the humidifying tank; And
A driving unit driving the water supply unit;
Dehumidifying device comprising a. The method of claim 1,
The water supply unit is rotatably provided, one side of the water supply unit is provided with a water receiving portion for containing the water of the dehumidification tank, the water contained in the water receiving portion is provided to be supplied to the humidification tank through rotation Humidification device, characterized in that. The method of claim 2,
The water supply unit has a side cross-section is formed in a circular shape, the water receiving unit is a humidification device, characterized in that provided in a plurality protruding to the edge of the water supply. The method of claim 2,
Humidification device characterized in that the water guide portion extending from one side of the water receiving portion is formed so that the water flowing out of the water receiving portion does not flow to the outside. Dehumidification tank provided to store the water formed from the dehumidifying unit;
A humidifying tank disposed at a position adjacent to the dehumidifying tank and storing water for supplying moisture to a humidifying unit which releases moisture to the outside;
A drip tray disposed at a lower side of the dehumidifying unit and having an opening formed at one side thereof so as to flow down the water formed in the dehumidifying unit;
A guide part disposed under the drip tray part and pivoted so that water flowing through the opening flows into one of a dehumidifying tank or a humidifying tank; And
A driving unit driving the guide unit;
Dehumidifying device comprising a. The method of claim 5,
Humidification device, characterized in that the inclination is formed on the bottom surface so that water flows easily through the opening portion. The method of claim 5,
The guide unit is provided with a space for temporarily containing water, the humidifying device, characterized in that the opening is formed at both ends. 8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
In order to move the water formed in the dehumidifying unit to the humidification tank, the water level sensor is installed in the humidification tank, characterized in that it further comprises a control unit for controlling the driving of the drive unit in accordance with the level detected by the water level sensor Humidification device.

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