TW201421018A - Temperature/humidity module and storage box thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A temperature/humidity module comprises a liquid storage box, a signal transferring unit, a wet bulb thermometer, a moisture preserved element and a dry bulb thermometer measure. The liquid storage box comprises a liquid guiding portion and a liquid storage trough. The liquid guiding portion guides a liquid into the liquid storage trough. The wet bulb thermometer is disposed on the liquid storage box for measuring a wet bulb thermometer and transferring the wet bulb thermometer to the signal transferring unit. The moisture preserved element transfers the liquid in the liquid storage trough to the wet bulb thermometer. The dry bulb thermometer is disposed on the liquid storage box and transfers a dry bulb thermometer to the signal transferring unit.

Description

Temperature and humidity sensing module and liquid storage box thereof

The invention relates to a temperature and humidity sensing module and a liquid storage box thereof, and particularly relates to a sensing module for measuring temperature and humidity and a liquid storage box thereof.

In an environmental control (such as a farm), accurate measurement of temperature and humidity is a very important issue, because if the measured temperature and humidity are not accurate, it may lead to erroneous environmental control operations. For example, when the temperature measurement error is 1 degree Celsius, the energy usage may have a 10% error. Therefore, how to improve the inaccuracy of temperature and humidity measurement is a problem that the industry is striving for.

The invention relates to a temperature and humidity sensing module and a liquid storage box thereof, which can improve the problem of inaccurate temperature and humidity measurement.

According to an embodiment of the invention, a temperature and humidity sensing module is proposed. The module includes a liquid storage box, a signal transmission unit, a wet bulb thermometer, a moisturizing member and a dry bulb thermometer. The liquid storage box includes a flow guiding portion and a liquid storage tank, and the flow guiding portion guides the liquid to flow into the liquid storage tank. The wet bulb thermometer is disposed on the liquid storage tank to sense the wet bulb temperature of the environment and transmit the wet bulb temperature to the signal transmission unit. The moisturizer transports the liquid in the reservoir to the wet bulb thermometer. The dry bulb thermometer is placed on the liquid storage tank to sense the ambient dry bulb temperature and transmit the dry bulb temperature to the signal transmission unit.

According to another embodiment of the invention, a liquid storage cartridge is proposed. Liquid storage box The utility model comprises a liquid storage tank and a flow guiding portion. The flow guiding portion directs a liquid to flow into the liquid storage tank. Wherein, a moisturizing member transmits the liquid in the liquid storage tank to a wet bulb thermometer.

In order to provide a better understanding of the above and other aspects of the present invention, the following detailed description of the embodiments and the accompanying drawings

1A and 1B, FIG. 1A is an external view of a liquid storage container according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view taken along line 1B-1B' of FIG. 1A. The liquid storage cartridge 100 includes a housing 110, a flow guiding portion 120, and a liquid storage tank 130.

The inner face of the housing 110 provides light absorbing properties which can be achieved by applying a black paint. Since the inner surface of the housing 110 provides light absorbing characteristics, it is possible to prevent the light from entering the housing 110 (if any), and irradiating the wet bulb thermometer 12 and/or the dry bulb thermometer 14 (Fig. 3A), thereby affecting It measures the accuracy of the temperature. In another example, the inner surface of the housing 110 is roughened to achieve a similar effect.

The housing 110 has an opening 111 facing upward to receive an external liquid L, which may be rain, dew or artificially added water. The flow guiding portion 120 extends from the opening 111 or adjacent to the opening 111 into the housing 110. The flow guiding portion 120 can guide the liquid L to flow from outside the liquid storage tank 100 into the liquid storage tank 130. The flow guiding portion 120 has a slope 121, but may also be a curved surface. The inclined surface 121 is inclined from the opening 111 of the casing 110 toward the liquid storage tank 130, so that the liquid L can enter the liquid storage tank 130 via the guiding of the inclined surface.

The flow guiding portion 120 includes a vertical plate 122, a vertical plate 122 and a housing 110 The inner wall defines a vertical flow passage 123, and the vertical flow passage 123 communicates with the opening 111 to allow the liquid L to flow to the liquid storage tank 130 through the opening 111, the inclined surface 121, and the vertical flow passage 123.

The liquid storage box 100 has at least one water leakage hole 140, and the water discharge hole 140 communicates with the liquid storage tank 130, and is used to control the water level in the liquid storage tank 130, so that the liquid in the liquid storage tank 130 can be avoided from the liquid storage box 100. The opening 150 flows out.

As shown in FIG. 1B, the reservoir 100 further includes a filter element 160, such as a screen. The filter element 160 is disposed between the flow guiding portion 120 and the liquid storage tank 130 to filter the liquid L flowing to the liquid storage tank 130 to maintain the cleanliness of the liquid L stored in the liquid storage tank 130. In addition, the filter element 160 blocks light from entering the interior of the housing 110, thereby preventing the reservoir 130 from breeding moss.

Referring to FIG. 2, an external view of a receiving box according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The accommodating case 200 is configured to receive the liquid storage box 100 and has a mounting opening 210 and an exposed outlet 220. When the liquid storage box 100 enters the accommodating box 200 from the mounting opening 210, the exposed outlet 220 exposes the liquid storage box 100. The flow guiding portion 120 allows the liquid L to enter the flow guiding portion 120 via the exposed outlet 220.

The accommodating box 200 is a casing, which can be made by bending the sheet metal, or can be made by other suitable methods. The material of the housing box 200 is, for example, metal or plastic. The accommodating case 200 includes a first inner side plate 265 and a second inner side plate 275 and has a first opening 230 and a second opening 240. The first opening 230 and the second opening 240 are respectively formed on the first inner side. Plate 265 and second inner plate 275. The first opening 230 and the second opening 240 are for passing the air flow F (Fig. 3B).

Please refer to FIG. 3A , which illustrates an external view of a temperature and humidity sensing module according to an embodiment of the invention. The temperature and humidity sensing module 10 can be applied to a control In the environment, for example, a farm. The temperature and humidity sensing module 10 of the embodiment can measure the precise ambient temperature, so that the correct environmental control operation can be performed accordingly. The temperature and humidity sensing module 10 includes a liquid storage box 100, a housing box 200, a wet bulb thermometer 12, a dry bulb thermometer 14, a moisturizing member 16, a signal transmission unit 18, and a fan 19 (the fan 19 is shown in FIG. 3B).

The wet bulb thermometer 12 and the dry bulb thermometer 14 are, for example, thermocouples. The wet bulb thermometer 12 and the dry bulb thermometer 14 have the advantages of low cost and long life. The wet bulb thermometer 12 is disposed on the liquid storage tank 100 for sensing the wet bulb temperature of the environment and transmitting the wet bulb temperature to the signal transmission unit 18. The dry bulb thermometer 14 is disposed on the liquid storage tank 100 for sensing the dry bulb temperature of the environment and transmitting the dry bulb temperature to the signal transmission unit 18.

In addition, the receiving box 200 further includes a partition 250. In this example, the partition 250, the first inner side plate 265 and the second inner side plate 275 together isolate the liquid storage box 100 and the signal transmission unit 18, thereby avoiding the liquid L from being stored. After the liquid cartridge 100 overflows (if any), it is contaminated or destroyed to the signal transmission unit 18. Although not shown, the spacer 250 has at least one opening, and the wet bulb thermometer 12 and the dry bulb thermometer 14 are respectively disposed through the opening and electrically connected to the signal transmission unit 18 to transmit the temperature value to the signal transmission unit 18. .

The moisturizing member 16 transports the liquid L in the reservoir 130 to the wet bulb thermometer 12 to provide the liquid required for the wet bulb thermometer 12. The moisturizing member 16 can be disposed through the opening 150 of the reservoir 100, and one end of the moisturizing member 16 is immersed in the liquid L of the reservoir 130, and the other end of the moisturizing member 16 is coupled to the wet bulb thermometer 12. In this example, the moisturizing member 16 is a tampon or other suitable component. As long as it is a material that can apply capillary phenomenon, it can be used as a moisturizing member 16.

The signal transmission unit 18 is electrically connected to the wet bulb thermometer 12 and the dry bulb temperature The meter 14 and the fan 19 can transmit the temperature values sensed by the wet bulb thermometer 12 and the dry bulb thermometer 14 to an arithmetic unit (not shown) for calculation of relative humidity or other temperature-related parameters by wire or wirelessly. However, the arithmetic unit can also be integrated in the signal transmission unit 18.

Referring to Figure 3B, a cross-sectional view along the direction 3B-3B' in Figure 3A is shown. The liquid storage box 100 has an air flow opening 112, and the fan 19 is disposed in the installation hole 113 of the liquid storage box 100. The position of the fan 19 is opposite to the installation hole 112, so that the airflow can pass through the liquid storage port 112 and the fan 19. Box 100. The accommodating case 200 includes a first side plate 260 and a second side plate 270 opposite to each other and has at least one first air flow hole 114 and at least one second air flow hole 115. The first air flow hole 114 is formed on the first side plate 260, and the second The air flow hole 115 is formed in the second side plate 270. The first air flow hole 114 and the air flow port 112 are located on the same side of the liquid storage container 100, and the second air flow hole 115 and the fan 19 are located on the same side of the liquid storage container 100. When the fan 19 is in operation, the airflow F enters from the first airflow hole 114, passes through the wet bulb thermometer 12 and the dry bulb thermometer 14 (Fig. 3A), and is vented from the second airflow hole 115. The atmospheric information (such as temperature and humidity) carrying the environment via the airflow F passes through the liquid storage tank 100, and the current ambient temperature can be accurately measured. Although not shown, the accommodating box 200 further includes a filter screen disposed in the first air flow hole 114 and/or the second air flow hole 115 to prevent foreign matter from entering the accommodating case 200.

In another example, the first airflow hole 114 and/or the second airflow hole 115 may be formed on the bottom plate 280 of the receiving box 200; or, the first airflow hole 114 may be formed at a corner between the bottom plate 280 and the first side plate 260. 261; Alternatively, the second air flow hole 115 may be formed at a corner 271 between the bottom plate 280 and the second side plate 270.

The first airflow hole 114 and the second airflow hole 115 are located at the bottom of the receiving box 200, and the flow path of the airflow F can be extended to more accurately reflect the ambient temperature. In addition, the first air flow hole 114 and the second air flow hole 115 are located at the bottom of the receiving box 200 to prevent light from being transmitted to the wet bulb thermometer 12 through the first air flow hole 114 and/or the second air flow hole 115 and/or The dry bulb thermometer 14 affects the accuracy of its measured temperature. As shown in FIG. 3A, the inclined surface 121 covers the wet bulb thermometer 12 and the dry bulb thermometer 14 to achieve a similar effect of shielding light.

The receiving box 100 has at least one opening 116 (FIG. 1B), and the fan 19 can be fixed to the opening 116 by, for example, engaging or locking.

In addition, when the pesticide or the medicine that may damage the components of the temperature and humidity sensing module 10 is sprayed, the signal transmission unit 18 can turn off the operation of the fan 19 in time to prevent the pesticide from harming the components of the temperature and humidity sensing module 10, such as a wet bulb thermometer. 12 and / or dry bulb thermometer 14. In addition, the on/off of the fan 19 can be controlled by the signal transmission unit 18, which is not intended to limit the embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, an external view of a temperature and humidity sensing module according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown. The temperature and humidity sensing module 20 includes a liquid storage box 100, a receiving box 300, a wet bulb thermometer 12, a dry bulb thermometer 14, a moisturizing member 16, a signal transmission unit 18, and a fan 19.

The accommodating box 300 is configured to receive the liquid storage box 100 and has an installation opening 210 and an exposure opening 220. When the liquid storage box 100 enters the accommodating box 200 from the installation opening 210, the exposed outlet 220 exposes the liquid storage box 100. The flow guiding portion 120 allows the liquid L to enter the flow guiding portion 120 via the exposed outlet 220. The accommodating box 300 further includes a partition 250 that completely isolates the signal transmission unit 18 to prevent the liquid from being discharged from the liquid storage container 100 (if any), contaminating or destroying the signal transmission. Unit 18. Under this design, the accommodating case 300 can omit the first inner side plate 265 and the second inner side plate 275 of the accommodating case 200 of FIG.

In conclusion, the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, but it is not intended to limit the present invention. A person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

10,200‧‧‧ Temperature and Humidity Sensing Module

12‧‧‧ Wet bulb thermometer

14‧‧‧dry bulb thermometer

16‧‧‧ moisturizer

18‧‧‧Signal transmission unit

19‧‧‧Fan

100‧‧‧ liquid storage box

110‧‧‧shell

111‧‧‧ openings

112‧‧‧air flow port

113‧‧‧Setting holes

114‧‧‧First air flow hole

115‧‧‧second airflow hole

116, 150‧‧‧ openings

120‧‧‧Drainage Department

121‧‧‧Bevel

122‧‧‧ vertical board

123‧‧‧Vertical flow path

130‧‧‧ liquid storage tank

140‧‧‧ drain hole

160‧‧‧Filter elements

200, 300‧‧‧ 容箱

210‧‧‧Installation

220‧‧‧Exports

230‧‧‧First opening

240‧‧‧Second opening

250‧‧‧Baffle

265‧‧‧first inner side panel

275‧‧‧first inner side panel

F‧‧‧Airflow

L‧‧‧Liquid

FIG. 1A is a perspective view showing a liquid storage cartridge according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 1B is a cross-sectional view taken along line 1B-1B' in Fig. 1A.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a receiving box according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3A is a diagram showing the appearance of a temperature and humidity sensing module according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along line 3B-3B' in Fig. 3A.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a temperature and humidity sensing module according to another embodiment of the present invention.

10‧‧‧ Temperature and Humidity Sensing Module

12‧‧‧ Wet bulb thermometer

14‧‧‧dry bulb thermometer

16‧‧‧ moisturizer

18‧‧‧Signal transmission unit

100‧‧‧ liquid storage box

115‧‧‧second airflow hole

120‧‧‧Drainage Department

121‧‧‧Bevel

122‧‧‧ vertical board

140‧‧‧ drain hole

150‧‧‧opening

200‧‧‧ housing box

250‧‧‧Baffle

265‧‧‧first inner side panel

275‧‧‧second inner side panel

Claims (11)

A temperature and humidity sensing module comprises: a liquid storage box comprising a flow guiding portion and a liquid storage tank, wherein the flow guiding portion is connected to the liquid storage tank; a signal transmission unit; a wet bulb thermometer is disposed at the a liquid storage tank for sensing a wet bulb temperature of the environment and transmitting the wet bulb temperature to the signal transmission unit; a moisturizing member covering the wet bulb thermometer and extending to the liquid storage tank; and a dry bulb thermometer The liquid storage box is configured to sense a dry bulb temperature of the environment and transmit the dry bulb temperature to the signal transmission unit. The temperature and humidity sensing module of claim 1, wherein the liquid storage box has an opening for one end of the moisturizing member to pass through. The temperature and humidity sensing module of claim 1, wherein the liquid storage box has a drain hole communicating with the liquid storage tank, and the water drain hole is used for controlling the water level in the liquid storage tank. The temperature and humidity sensing module of claim 1, wherein the liquid storage box has an air flow port, and the temperature and humidity sensing module further comprises: a fan disposed on the liquid storage box, the fan The position is opposite to the air flow port. For example, the temperature and humidity sensing module described in claim 1 is The flow guiding portion has a slope which is inclined toward the direction of the liquid storage tank. The temperature and humidity sensing module of claim 1, further comprising: a receiving box for accommodating the liquid storage box, and having a mounting opening and a dew opening, the exposed opening exposing the The flow guiding portion of the liquid storage box. The temperature and humidity sensing module of claim 6, wherein the liquid storage box has a water leakage hole communicating with the liquid storage tank, and the water leakage hole is exposed from the receiving box. The temperature and humidity sensing module of claim 6, wherein the receiving box has a first airflow hole and a second airflow hole for an airflow to enter from the first airflow hole, through the wet The ball thermometer and the dry bulb thermometer are discharged from the second air flow hole. The temperature and humidity sensing module of claim 1, wherein the moisturizing member is a sliver. The temperature and humidity sensing module of claim 1, further comprising: a filter element disposed between the flow guiding portion and the liquid storage tank. A liquid storage cartridge comprising: a liquid storage tank having an opening and a drain hole; A flow guiding portion is coupled to the liquid storage tank and has a sloped surface to communicate with the liquid storage tank.