Dehumidifier

Abstract

The application discloses a dehumidifier, which comprises a machine body with a dehumidifying function, a water tank with a receiving cavity, and a water level switch arranged at the bottom of the machine body and comprising a float; the dehumidifier has an idle state, in which the receiving cavity receives at least part of the machine body; the bottom of the machine body is provided with a receiving groove recessed into the machine body, and the float is movably connected with the machine body and can be completely received in the receiving groove in the idle state; and the water level switch provided in the technical scheme of the application does not affect the turning of the machine body into the water tank.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of dehumidifier technology, and in particular to a dehumidifier. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, their requirements for indoor living environments are also increasing. As devices for regulating air humidity, dehumidifiers are also subject to higher demands. For example, existing dehumidifiers occupy a significant amount of space when not in use, making storage and transportation difficult. To reduce the space required for dehumidifiers when not in use, engineers have incorporated the dehumidification unit into a water tank. However, when installing the unit into the tank, the water level detection switch connected to the unit protrudes, affecting the tank's ability to accommodate the unit.

[0003] The applicant declares that the background technology is not recognized as prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a dehumidifier with a water level switch to ensure that the unit can be easily placed in the water tank.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the dehumidifier proposed in this invention includes:

[0006] The body of the unit has a dehumidification function;

[0007] Water tank, the water tank having a receiving cavity;

[0008] A water level switch, wherein the water level switch is located at the bottom of the machine body, and the water level switch includes a float;

[0009] The dehumidifier has an idle state, in which the receiving cavity at least partially houses the main body; the bottom of the main body has a receiving groove recessed into the main body, and the float is movably connected to the main body, and the float can be completely housed in the receiving groove when idle.

[0010] Optionally, the water switch also includes a guide rod connected to the float, the body having a guide hole communicating with the receiving slot, and the end of the guide rod away from the float being movably mounted in the guide hole.

[0011] Optionally, the guide hole is vertically disposed directly above the receiving groove.

[0012] Optionally, the water level switch is a magnetic switch, and the detection state of the water level switch includes an open state and a closed state. In the detection state, the float extends out of the receiving groove and protrudes from the bottom of the machine body.

[0013] Optionally, the water level switch includes a float magnetic switch.

[0014] Optionally, the water level switch is electrically connected to the main control board of the dehumidifier, and the dehumidifier also includes an alarm device, which is electrically connected to the main control board and / or the water level switch.

[0015] Optionally, the dehumidifier has a working state, in which the receiving cavity of the water tank is used to receive the water formed by the dehumidification of the machine body; in the working state, the machine body is located directly above the water tank.

[0016] Optionally, the inner wall of the receiving cavity has a supporting boss; in the working state, the bottom of the machine body abuts against the supporting boss.

[0017] Optionally, the outer side wall of the fuselage has a clearance groove corresponding to the support boss. In the idle state, the support boss is received in the clearance groove so that the fuselage is received in the receiving cavity. In the working state, the clearance groove is placed away from the support boss.

[0018] Optionally, the height of the fuselage is comparable to the height of the receiving cavity.

[0019] The technical solution of this invention divides the dehumidifier into two parts: the body and the water tank. The body has an independent dehumidification function, which can collect water vapor from the air. In the idle state, the body is at least partially housed in a receiving cavity, which greatly reduces the volume of the dehumidifier when idle. This increases the container capacity during storage and transportation, significantly saving transportation and storage costs. At the same time, by placing the water level switch at the bottom of the body and setting a recessed receiving groove at the bottom of the body, the float can be completely housed in the receiving groove when idle, so that the float does not protrude from the body. This allows the body to be placed stably on the ground and in the water tank, and also facilitates the quick placement of the body into the water tank. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the dehumidifier body of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Top view;

[0023] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment of the dehumidifier of the present invention in its idle state;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the dehumidifier of the present invention in operation;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment of the dehumidifier of the present invention in operation.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of another embodiment of the dehumidifier of the present invention in operation;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the dehumidifier body of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Top view;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water tank of the dehumidifier of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the dehumidifier of the present invention in its idle state;

[0031] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the dehumidifier of the present invention in operation.

[0032] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the water tank of the dehumidifier of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 13 for Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the structure in another working state;

[0034] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the dehumidifier of the present invention in operation;

[0035] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the dehumidifier of the present invention in its idle state;

[0036] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water tank of the dehumidifier of the present invention in another embodiment;

[0037] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another embodiment of the dehumidifier body of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the dehumidifier of the present invention in operation in one embodiment;

[0039] Figure 19 for Figure 18A magnified schematic diagram of the local structure at point A;

[0040] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the dehumidifier body (axial flow duct) of the present invention from the right side view.

[0041] Figure 21 This is a top-view schematic diagram of the internal structure of the dehumidifier body (axial flow duct) of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 22 This is a schematic diagram of the dehumidifier body of the present invention with the right side panel removed;

[0043] Figure 23 This is a schematic diagram of the dehumidifier body of the present invention with the left side panel removed;

[0044] Figure 24 This is a schematic diagram of the dehumidifier body of the present invention with the rear side panel removed;

[0045] Figure 25 This is a schematic diagram of the internal water circuit structure of the dehumidifier body of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 26 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the dehumidifier handle of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 27 for Figure 26 A schematic diagram showing the structure with the center handle in another position;

[0048] Figure 28 This is a schematic diagram of the handle position of the dehumidifier in an idle state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 29 for Figure 28 A schematic diagram showing the center handle in another location;

[0050] Figure 30 This is a schematic diagram of the handle position of the dehumidifier in operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0052] label name label name 100 body 110 air inlet 120 air vent 130 clearance slot 140 Display device 150 Button position 168 Support protrusion 160 Storage slot 165 Drain hole 171 Disk storage column 172 Limiting baffle 173 Storage holes 181 Cable tray 182 baffle plate 190 case 166 Drain hole 300’ handle 310’ Grip 320‘ Guide rod 321’ Guide groove 330’ Fixed column 300 handle 310 Handlebar 320 link 330 Sunken Platform 340 Button notch 510 Evaporator 520 Condenser 530 drive motor 540 Windmill 550 compressor 560 Snail shell 600 Water level switch 610 float 620 Guide rod 630 Guide hole 640 Reception slot 580 Enclosure 710 Electrical control box 720 Fan capacitor 730 Support plate (isolation plate) 740 Compressor capacitor 750 Water tray 731 Installation gap 200 water tank 210 Containment cavity 220 Supports bosses 230 Buckle groove

[0053] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0054] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0055] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0056] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this invention is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the term "and / or" throughout the text includes three solutions; taking A and / or B as an example, it includes technical solution A, technical solution B, and a technical solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of a person skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0057] This invention primarily proposes a dehumidifier, focusing on the arrangement of the unit body 100 and the water tank 200. The unit body 100 has a dehumidification function. During operation, the water tank 200 stores the water generated by the unit body 100. When the dehumidifier is idle, the water tank 200 houses the unit body 100. This significantly increases the volume of the water tank 200, allowing it to store more water and extending the dehumidifier's continuous operating time, reducing the frequency of water emptying and improving the user experience. Simultaneously, in the idle state, the dehumidifier's size can be significantly reduced, increasing its container capacity during transport and significantly lowering transportation and storage costs. Based on this, corresponding improvements are made to the air duct structure of the unit body 100, the support method, the form of the water tank 200, the water level switch 600, the handle 300', the winding structure, and other aspects.

[0058] The following will mainly describe the specific structure of the dehumidifier through examples. Specifically, we will first introduce the overall structure and supporting relationship between the body 100 and the water tank 200, then introduce the form of the water tank 200, the winding structure and the water level switch 600, and then introduce the air duct system and the form of the handle 300'.

[0059] Reference Figures 1 to 5 In this embodiment of the invention, the dehumidifier includes:

[0060] The body 100 has a dehumidification function;

[0061] Water tank 200, the water tank 200 having a receiving cavity 210;

[0062] The dehumidifier has a working state and an idle state. In the working state, the receiving cavity 210 of the water tank 200 is used to receive water formed by the dehumidification of the body 100. In the idle state, the receiving cavity 210 at least receives a portion of the body 100.

[0063] Specifically, in this embodiment, the housing 100 has a dehumidification function, meaning it can remove moisture from the air. There are many dehumidification methods, such as condensation dehumidification, which cools air at normal pressure to below the dew point temperature to condense water vapor into condensate; compression dehumidification, for example, compressing and then cooling air to condense water vapor into water; and adsorption dehumidification, which can be achieved through solid adsorption or liquid adsorption. In the following embodiments of this application, air cooling and dehumidification are taken as an example using a refrigerant circulation system formed by a compressor 550, evaporator 510, condenser 520, and a throttling device. The overall shape of the housing 100 can be various, such as cuboid, cube, or cylinder; a square or circular cross-section is used as an example. The overall shape of the water tank 200's receiving cavity 210 is similar to the overall shape of the housing 100, so that the housing 100 can be installed while saving space.

[0064] When the dehumidifier is working, the unit 100 can be positioned directly above the water tank 200. This allows the condensate to flow into the water tank 200 under gravity. Furthermore, as the water level in the water tank 200 increases, the stability of the dehumidifier during operation gradually increases. In some embodiments, the water tank 200 can also be positioned directly above the unit 100, or parallel to the unit 100. In this case, a water pump is required to pump water from the water tank 200 to the upper water tank 200. During operation, the entire water tank 200 can be used to hold water, significantly increasing its volume and reducing the frequency of emptying. It's worth noting that "parallel" refers to roughly parallel alignment, allowing for slight deviations.

[0065] When the dehumidifier is not in use, part or all of the unit 100 can be housed in the receiving cavity 210 of the water tank 200. There are several ways to house it, such as placing the water tank 200 with its opening facing upwards, and having the unit 100 enter and exit the receiving cavity 210 through the opening in a vertical direction. Specifically, the water tank 200 opening is upwards, and the unit 100 enters and exits the water tank 200 through the opening. In some embodiments, the unit 100 can also be placed on the ground, the water tank 200 inverted, and then placed over the outside of the unit 100. Regardless of the method, the volume of the dehumidifier in the idle state is significantly reduced, thereby increasing the container capacity during storage and transportation, which helps to significantly save on transportation and storage costs.

[0066] To further facilitate better installation of the fuselage 100 into the water tank 200, the overall shape and size of the fuselage 100 are comparable to the shape and size of the receiving cavity 210. The height of the fuselage 100 is comparable to the height of the receiving cavity 210. For example, the overall shape of the fuselage 100 is cylindrical, and the overall shape of the receiving cavity 210 is also a cylindrical space.

[0067] Regarding the specific structure of the casing 100, the casing 100 includes a housing 190, which has an air inlet 110, an air outlet 120, and an air duct connecting the air inlet 110 and the air outlet 120. An air duct assembly and a heat exchanger assembly are disposed within the air duct. The air inlet 110 and the air outlet 120 can be located in various positions. For example, the air inlet 110 can be located on the periphery (front, rear, left, right) or top of the housing 190, and the air outlet 120 can be located on the periphery (front, rear, left, right) or top of the housing 190. For example, the air inlet 110 can be located on the periphery of the housing 190, and the air outlet 120 can be located on the top of the housing 190. Of course, in some embodiments, to prevent external dust, insects, rodents, etc., from affecting the operation of the dehumidifier, filters can also be installed at the air inlet 110 and the air outlet 120. Of course, in some embodiments, a number of mesh holes can be formed directly on the housing 190 to replace the filter screen.

[0068] In this embodiment, the dehumidifier is divided into two parts: the body 100 and the water tank 200. The body 100 has an independent dehumidification function, which can collect water vapor in the air. In the working state, the body 100 is positioned above the entire water tank 200, so that the entire water tank 200 can be used to hold water. This can significantly increase the volume and utilization rate of the water tank 200, thereby greatly extending the continuous working time of the dehumidifier and reducing the number of times users need to empty the water, which is beneficial to improving the user experience. At the same time, by at least partially housing the body 100 in the receiving cavity 210 in the idle state, the volume of the dehumidifier when idle is greatly reduced. During storage and transportation, the container capacity can be increased, and transportation and storage costs can be significantly reduced.

[0069] In some embodiments, to ensure the body 100 can be stably positioned on top of the water tank 200 during operation, a support structure is provided on the top of the water tank 200, and the body 100 is positioned on the support structure during operation. The support structure can be fixedly connected to the water tank 200 or movably connected. If the support structure is fixedly connected to the water tank 200, to maximize space utilization, a clearance space needs to be provided on the outer wall of the body 100 corresponding to the support structure, so that the body 100 can be smoothly placed into the water tank 200 after adjusting to a certain angle. If the support structure is movably connected to the water tank 200, then during operation, the support structure extends into the receiving cavity 210 to support the body 100; in the idle state, it retracts from the receiving cavity 210, allowing the body 100 to be unobstructedly received into the water tank 200. Specifically, the support structure is movably mounted on the water tank 200 so that the support structure extends into the receiving cavity 210 when in operation and retracts out of the receiving cavity 210 when not in use.

[0070] In some embodiments, to further improve the installation stability of the unit 100 in the working state, the support structure is disposed on the inner wall of the receiving cavity 210, and the top of the support structure is lower than the edge of the opening of the water tank 200. Thus, when the unit 100 is supported by the support structure, a portion of the unit 100 is located within the water tank 200. This lowers the center of gravity while the unit 100 is more confined by the inner wall of the water tank 200, further improving the stability of the dehumidifier.

[0071] The following are some specific support methods:

[0072] The supporting structure is installed on the water tank 200:

[0073] Reference Figures 3 to 5 The supporting structure is fixedly installed on the water tank 200:

[0074] The water tank 200 has a receiving cavity 210, and the inner wall of the receiving cavity 210 has a supporting boss 220. The dehumidifier has an operating state, in which the bottom of the body 100 abuts against the supporting boss 220. The supporting boss 220 can have many shapes, such as square, arc, circle, etc. Taking a shape similar to the inner wall of the receiving cavity 210 as an example, when the inner wall is flat, the cross-section of the supporting boss 220 can be rectangular; when the inner wall is arc-shaped, the cross-section of the supporting boss 220 can be arc-shaped. In this way, the utilization rate of the supporting boss 220 can be maximized, and the contact area between the bottom of the body 100 and the supporting boss 220 can be increased. The supporting surface of the supporting boss 220 is taken as a plane.

[0075] In this embodiment, the dehumidifier is divided into two parts: the body 100 and the water tank 200. The body 100 has an independent dehumidification function, which can collect water vapor in the air. A support protrusion 220 is provided on the inner side wall of the water tank 200, so that the bottom of the body 100 can abut against the support protrusion 220 in the working state, thus realizing the cooperation between the body 100 and the water tank 200. At the same time, the body 100 is located above the entire water tank 200, so that the entire water tank 200 can be used to hold water. This can greatly increase the volume and utilization rate of the water tank 200, greatly extend the continuous working time of the dehumidifier, reduce the number of times the user needs to empty the water, and improve the user experience.

[0076] In some embodiments, to allow the dehumidifier body 100 to be mounted in the water tank 200, the outer wall of the body 100 has a clearance groove 130 corresponding to the support boss 220. In an idle state, the support boss 220 is received within the clearance groove 130, so that the body 100 is at least partially received within the receiving cavity 210. In an operating state, the clearance groove 130 is offset from the support boss 220. By providing the clearance groove 130 on the outer wall of the body 100, when the clearance groove 130 corresponds to the support boss 220, the body 100 can be received in the receiving cavity 210. When the clearance groove 130 is misaligned with the support boss 220, the bottom of the body 100 is supported by the support boss 220. There are various ways to misalign the body 100, depending on the specific shapes of the body 100 and the water tank 200. When both the water tank 200 and the body 100 are rectangular, the two support bosses 220 can be configured as a highly symmetrical structure (the two support bosses 220 are located on opposite or adjacent side walls). Adjusting the body 100 by 180° allows for misalignment between the clearance groove 130 and the support bosses 220. When both the water tank 200 and the body 100 are square, adjusting the body 100 by 90° allows for misalignment between the clearance groove 130 and the support bosses 220. When both the water tank 200 and the body 100 have nearly circular cross-sections, there are many possible rotation angles for misalignment; simply ensure that the clearance groove 130 does not correspond to the support boss 220.

[0077] In some embodiments, to improve the smoothness and reliability of the machine body 100 entering the water tank 200, the support boss 220 is vertically arranged along the height direction of the water tank 200, and the clearance groove 130 is vertically arranged along the height direction of the outer wall of the machine body 100. By vertically arranging the support boss 220 and the clearance groove 130, the machine body 100 can move straight up and down when entering the water tank 200, which is conducive to the convenient movement of the machine body 100; at the same time, the clearance groove 130 also plays a guiding role during the movement of the machine body 100, and the support boss 220 acts as a guide post, so that the machine body 100 can accurately fall into the preset position in the water tank 200 along the support boss 220.

[0078] In some embodiments, to facilitate handling of the water tank 200 and save materials, a groove is provided on the outer side wall of the water tank 200 corresponding to the supporting boss 220. The groove can serve as a handle groove 230 for the water tank 200, facilitating its handling; simultaneously, the groove reduces the amount of material used in manufacturing the water tank 200, thereby lowering its manufacturing cost. The handle groove 230 can take many forms, such as being created through a later process or directly injection molded. Of course, in some embodiments, the groove is formed by protruding from the side wall of the water tank 200 into the water tank 200, with the protruding portion forming the supporting boss 220. This simplifies the process while reducing material usage, saving material and process costs.

[0079] In some embodiments, to improve the stability of the body 100 support, two support bosses 220 are provided on opposite side walls of the water tank 200, and two clearance grooves 130 are formed on opposite side walls of the body 100. By providing support bosses 220 on opposite side walls of the water tank 200, the opposite sides of the body 100 are supported, which helps to improve the stability of the body 100.

[0080] In some embodiments, to further improve the stability of the housing 100 during installation, the top of the support boss 220 is lower than the edge of the opening of the water tank 200. This results in a portion of the bottom of the housing 100 being located within the receiving cavity 210, allowing the housing 100 to be more confined by the side walls of the receiving cavity 210. Additionally, this also helps to lower the overall center of gravity of the dehumidifier, thus improving the overall stability of the dehumidifier.

[0081] The supporting structure is installed on the water tank 200:

[0082] Reference Figures 12 to 15 The supporting structure is movably connected to the water tank 200.

[0083] The dehumidifier includes a support member 250, which is movably connected to the water tank 200. The dehumidifier has a working state and an idle state. In the working state, the support member 250 extends into the receiving cavity 210 to support the body 100. In the idle state, the support member 250 retracts from the receiving cavity 210 so that the body 100 can be at least partially received within the receiving cavity 210.

[0084] Specifically, in this embodiment, the support member 250 can take many forms, such as rod-shaped, block-shaped, etc. The support member 250 can be movably connected to the water tank 200 in various ways, such as moving relative to the water tank 200 or rotating relative to the water tank 200. That is, the support member 250 can perform the two actions of extending into and exiting the receiving cavity 210 by rotating or moving. When the support member 250 rotates relative to the water tank 200, the rotatable connection position can be on the side wall of the water tank 200.

[0085] In this embodiment, the dehumidifier is divided into two parts: a body 100 and a water tank 200. The body 100 has an independent dehumidification function, capable of collecting moisture from the air. A support member 250 is provided on the side wall of the water tank 200, so that in the working state, the support member 250 extends into the receiving cavity 210, and the bottom of the body 100 can abut against the support member 250, thus achieving the cooperation between the body 100 and the water tank 200. Simultaneously, the body 100 is positioned above the entire water tank 200, making... The entire water tank 200 can be used to hold water, which greatly increases the volume and utilization rate of the water tank 200, significantly extending the continuous working time of the dehumidifier, reducing the number of times users need to empty the water, and improving the user experience. In the idle state, the support member 250 is withdrawn from the receiving cavity 210, so that the body 100 can be at least partially housed in the water tank 200, greatly reducing the volume of the dehumidifier after assembly. In this way, the container capacity can be increased during storage and transportation, significantly saving transportation and storage costs.

[0086] The following description uses the movement of the support member 250 relative to the water tank 200 as an example. In some embodiments, the inner wall of the receiving cavity 210 has a pull-out opening, and the support member 250 is slidably installed within the pull-out opening. The pull-out opening allows the support member 250 to enter and exit the receiving cavity 210. When the body 100 needs support, the support member 250 is pushed into the receiving cavity 210; when the body 100 needs to be installed into the water tank 200, the support member 250 is pulled out of the receiving cavity 210. The operation is simple.

[0087] Specifically, the support member 250 includes a support portion 251, a handle portion 253, and a connecting arm 252 connecting the support portion 251 and the handle portion 253. The handle portion 253 is located outside the water tank 200, and the support portion 251 is located inside the receiving cavity 210 in the working state and is retracted from the receiving cavity 210 in the idle state. The support portion 251 is used to support and support the body 100, and the handle portion 253 is for the operator to hold. The support portion 251 is connected to the handle portion 253 through the connecting arm 252, and the handle portion 253 can control the position of the support portion 251 through the connecting arm 252. When the support member 250 is pulled out, the operator can use the support member 250 as a handle 300 to move the water tank 200 or the dehumidifier in the idle state, thus improving the utilization rate of the support member 250.

[0088] To ensure that the movement of the fuselage 100 within the water tank 200 is completely unaffected by the support member 250, the length of the support member 251 is greater than the width of the connecting arm 252. The pull-out opening is stepped, with the larger end closer to the receiving cavity 210 to accommodate the support member 251. That is, the length of the larger end of the pull-out opening is greater than or equal to the length of the support member 251. When the support member 251 exits the receiving cavity 210, it is contained within the pull-out opening, preventing it from protruding from the inner wall of the receiving cavity 210. Thus, the support member 251 does not interfere with the movement of the fuselage 100 within the water tank 200.

[0089] To prevent the support 250 from detaching from the water tank 200, the length of the support 251 is greater than the length of the smaller end of the pull-out opening. This ensures that the support 251 cannot detach from the water tank 200 through the pull-out opening; that is, the support 250 remains connected to the water tank 200 whether in operation or idle, thus preventing the support 250 from being lost.

[0090] To prevent the support member 250 from falling into the receiving cavity 210, the width of the handle 253 is greater than the width of the smaller end of the pull-out opening, and / or the length of the handle 253 is greater than the length of the smaller end of the pull-out opening. Thus, by limiting the size, the handle 253 cannot enter the pull-out opening, allowing the operator to easily grasp the handle 253 at any time, facilitating operation.

[0091] In some embodiments, to improve operator comfort, the handgrip 253 has a grip-like curved surface on the side facing away from the outer wall of the water tank 200. When the operator grips the handgrip 253 through the grip-like curved surface, they will not be scratched by sharp edges, and the contact area between the handgrip 253 and the hand is increased, which helps the operator to hold the handgrip 253 more stably and reliably.

[0092] When the water tank 200 filled with water is moved using the handheld part 253, or when the dehumidifier with the body 100 is mounted on it, the handheld part 253 bears a large load, which is ultimately transferred to the water tank 200. To improve the load-bearing capacity of the water tank 200, the dehumidifier also includes a reinforcing plate 260, which is positioned corresponding to the pull-out opening, and the pull-out opening penetrates both the reinforcing plate 260 and the side wall of the water tank 200. The reinforcing plate 260 increases the load-bearing capacity around the pull-out opening, thereby improving the load-bearing capacity of the water tank 200 and enhancing the reliability of the dehumidifier.

[0093] To maximize the water-holding space of the water tank 200, the support member 250 is located at the upper part of the water tank 200. This allows both the middle and lower parts of the water tank 200 to be used for holding water, thus ensuring the effective water-holding space of the water tank 200. To improve reliability, two support members 250 are provided, located on opposite side walls of the water tank 200.

[0094] Reference Figures 7 to 11 Regarding the form of the water tank 200

[0095] The dehumidifier has a dehumidification function and its overall shape is roughly cylindrical. The dehumidifier has a water tank 200 with a receiving cavity 210 and its shape is roughly cylindrical. The dehumidifier has an idle state in which the dehumidifier is at least partially housed within the water tank 200.

[0096] Specifically, in this embodiment, the overall shape of the body 100 is cylindrical, meaning that its overall shape is similar to a cylinder, but due to process and installation requirements, protrusions or recesses are formed on the outer surface of the cylinder. Similarly, the water tank 200 is cylindrical, meaning that the overall shape of the water tank 200 is cylindrical, but according to process and installation requirements, protrusions or recesses are formed on its surface or inner wall.

[0097] In this embodiment, by setting the overall shape of the body 100 to a cylindrical shape and the water tank 200 to a cylindrical shape, when the body 100 is installed in the water tank 200, it does not have a strict directionality compared to a shape with sharp corners, which makes it easier for the body 100 to be placed in the water tank 200 and helps to improve the efficiency of the cooperation between the body 100 and the water tank 200.

[0098] To ensure reliable support for the body 100, the inner wall of the receiving cavity 210 has a support boss 220. In an operating state, the bottom of the body 100 abuts against the support boss 220. The outer wall of the body 100 has a clearance groove 130 corresponding to the support boss 220. In an idle state, the support boss 220 is received within the clearance groove 130, so that the body 100 is at least partially received within the receiving cavity 210. In the operating state, the clearance groove 130 is offset from the support boss 220.

[0099] In some embodiments, to improve the utilization rate of the support boss 220, the support boss 220 is arranged in an arc shape along the inner sidewall of the receiving cavity 210 in its width direction. In this way, the bottom of the body 100 can abut against as many support bosses 220 as possible.

[0100] In some embodiments, to further improve the support stability of the fuselage 100, the number of support bosses 220 is at least two, which are arranged circumferentially along the inner sidewall of the receiving cavity 210, and the number of clearance grooves 130 is two, which are arranged at intervals on the outer sidewall of the fuselage 100 corresponding to the support bosses 220.

[0101] It is worth noting that as the volume of the water tank 200 increases, when the water tank 200 contains a large amount of water, it becomes too heavy to move and empty. Therefore, to facilitate drainage for the user, a drain hole 240 is provided at the bottom or lower part of the water tank 200. The drain hole 240 allows water in the water tank 200 to drain out without requiring the user to lift the tank, thus improving usability.

[0102] Reference Figure 16 Scratch-resistant

[0103] The dehumidifier includes a protective component disposed on the upper part of the inner sidewall of the water tank 200 and / or the lower part of the outer sidewall of the body 100; the dehumidifier has an idle state in which the body 100 can be at least partially received within the water tank 200 through an opening.

[0104] Specifically, in this embodiment, the protective component can have various shapes, such as sheet-like, strip-like, or block-like. The material of the protective component can also be varied, including elastic materials such as rubber and elastic plastics, or flexible materials such as cotton or wool fabrics. The protection is mainly used to isolate the outer wall of the fuselage 100 from the inner wall of the water tank 200 to prevent scratches on the outer wall of the fuselage 100. Therefore, the protective component can be installed on either the outer wall of the fuselage 100 or the inner wall of the receiving cavity 210.

[0105] In this embodiment, by setting up a protective component, when the body 100 is installed into the water tank 200, a protective component is provided to isolate the outer wall of the body 100 and the inner wall of the water tank 200, thereby preventing the outer wall of the body 100 from directly contacting and rubbing against the inner wall of the water tank 200, thus protecting the outer wall of the body 100 and preventing it from being scratched.

[0106] In some embodiments, to further improve the utilization rate of the protective component, the top of the protective component is flush with the top of the opening side of the water tank 200; or, the bottom of the protective component is flush with the bottom of the body 100.

[0107] In this embodiment, by placing the protective component at the opening of the water tank 200 or at the bottom of the body 100, the protective component can provide isolation when the body 100 first comes into contact with the water tank 200, and this isolation continues until the body 100 is completely immersed in the water tank 200. This improves the utilization rate of the protective component.

[0108] There are many ways to connect the protective component to the inner wall of the water tank 200 or the outer wall of the body 100. The protective component is bonded to the inner wall of the water tank 200 or the outer wall of the body 100. In some embodiments, a slot is provided on the inner wall of the water tank 200 or the outer wall of the body 100, and the protective component is engaged in the slot. The outer side of the protective component protrudes beyond the outer wall of the body 100 or the inner wall of the water tank 200.

[0109] Taking a protective strip as an example, the protective component extends circumferentially along the water tank 200 or along the body 100. That is, the protective component is installed around the inner wall of the water tank 200 or around the outer wall of the body 100. The protective strip can be a continuous long strip or a discontinuous short strip. This prevents the body 100 from being scratched due to its contact with the water tank 200, thus helping to maintain the aesthetic appearance of the outer wall of the body 100.

[0110] Reference Figure 17 Regarding the winding structure

[0111] The outer side of the body 100 has a recessed storage groove 160 for accommodating the power cord of the dehumidifier. Specifically, in this embodiment, the storage groove 160 can have various shapes, such as cuboid or cylindrical, and its shape can be adapted to the overall shape of the body 100. When the side forming the storage groove 160 is flat, the storage groove 160 can be cuboid; when the side forming the storage groove 160 is cylindrical, the storage groove 160 can be cylindrical. The storage groove 160 allows the power cord to be completely stored within it.

[0112] In this embodiment, the outer side of the body 100 has a recessed storage groove 160 that is recessed into the body 100 to accommodate the power cord of the dehumidifier. In the idle state, the power cord of the dehumidifier is stored in the storage groove 160 so that the power cord does not protrude from the periphery of the body 100. In this way, the body 100 can be conveniently and quickly installed into the water tank 200.

[0113] In some embodiments, to further ensure that the power cord can be stably stored in the storage slot 160, the dehumidifier also includes a cable tie. In the idle state, the cable tie locks the power cord and stores it in the storage slot 160. The cable tie can take many forms, such as a flexible strip, like a rubber band, cable tie, etc.

[0114] To further ensure that the power cord can be stably stored in the storage slot 160, structural components can be installed in the storage slot 160.

[0115] Specifically, the dehumidifier also includes a storage tray 171 and a limiting baffle 172. One end of the storage tray 171 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the storage groove 160, and the other end is fixedly connected to the limiting baffle 172. The limiting baffle 172 does not protrude from the opening of the storage groove 160. In this way, the power cord can be wound around the storage tray 171. The power cord wound around the storage tray 171 is stopped by the limiting baffle 172, preventing it from detaching from or exceeding the limiting baffle 172, and thus preventing it from protruding from the outer surface of the unit body 100. This effectively ensures the storage of the power cord when not in use.

[0116] In some embodiments, to facilitate easier winding of the power cord, the groove wall and groove opening to which the coil storage column 171 is connected are arranged opposite each other. This allows the operator to observe the winding position and provides ample operating space, facilitating user operation.

[0117] In some embodiments, in order to standardize the routing of the power cord and prevent it from protruding beyond the surface of the housing 100, a wiring groove 181 is formed on the surface of the housing 100 near the receiving slot 160 to define the direction of the power cord. The power cord can be placed in the wiring groove 181, and the depth of the wiring groove 181 is greater than the diameter of the power cord, so that the power cord can be accommodated within the wiring groove 181.

[0118] To ensure a smoother and more reliable exit of the power cord from the storage slot 160, the cable routing channel 181 is connected to the storage slot 160. This allows the power cord to enter the cable routing channel 181 directly from the storage slot 160 without protruding from the outer surface of the device body 100.

[0119] To further improve the reliability of the power cord during wiring, a baffle plate 182 is provided on the outer wall of the unit body 100. The baffle plate 182 and the wiring groove 181 together form a limiting groove that defines the position of the power cord. The baffle plate 182 is disposed on the side wall of the wiring groove 181, and its outer surface is flush with the outer wall of the unit body 100. In this way, when the power cord is in the wiring groove 181, it will not fall out of the wiring groove 181 under the action of gravity or slight external force, making the wiring of the power cord very reliable and helping to improve the stability of the dehumidifier's operation.

[0120] In some embodiments, to protect the power plug from damage when idle, the storage slot 160 is further provided with a plug storage hole 173 for installing the power plug on its slot wall. The storage hole 173 can take various forms, and its arrangement can accommodate plugs of different models and from different countries.

[0121] Reference Figures 18 to 19 Regarding water level detection

[0122] There are various methods for water level detection, including wireless detection (such as ultrasonic detection and capacitive detection) and physical detection (float detection). Specific examples are provided below.

[0123] Ultrasonic wireless detection: The dehumidifier includes an ultrasonic water level detection device, which is used to detect the water level in the water tank 200. The ultrasonic water level detection device is electrically connected to the dehumidifier's main control board, which is equipped with a main control circuit. The ultrasonic water level detection device sends the detected water level information in the water tank 200 to the main control board. The main control board judges the current water level. If the preset water level has not been reached, the detection result is ignored. When the preset water level is reached, dehumidification is stopped to prevent water from continuing to rise and overflowing the water tank 200, causing incalculable consequences.

[0124] Of course, in some embodiments, the dehumidifier also includes an alarm device, which is electrically connected to the electronic control motherboard and / or the ultrasonic water level detection device. When the water level is about to reach a preset level, or has already reached a preset level, the electronic control motherboard controls the alarm device to sound an alarm, alerting the user to the current water level situation and requiring timely action. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the alarm device is directly electrically connected to the ultrasonic water level detection device, allowing the alarm to be sent directly based on the detection results from the water level detection device.

[0125] To facilitate convenient and safe detection of the water level in the water tank 200, the unit body 100 is located directly above the water tank 200, and the ultrasonic water level detection device is located at the bottom of the unit body 100. The dehumidifier also includes a display device 140, and the ultrasonic water level detection device is electrically connected to the display device 140. The display device 140 allows users to intuitively monitor the dehumidifier's operating status and observe the current water level in the water tank 200. The display device 140 can be positioned in various locations; for example, it can be positioned at the top of the unit body 100. In some embodiments, the display device 140 can also be positioned at the front of the unit body 100.

[0126] Physical detection of water level switch 600: The dehumidifier includes a water level switch 600, which is located at the bottom of the body 100. The water level switch 600 includes a float 610. The dehumidifier has an idle state, in which the receiving cavity 210 at least partially receives the body 100. The bottom of the body 100 has a receiving groove 640 recessed into the body 100. The float 610 is movably connected to the body 100. In the idle state, the float 610 can be completely received in the receiving groove 640.

[0127] Specifically, in this embodiment, the water level switch 600 is used to detect the water level in the water tank 200. The water level switch 600 includes a float 610. When the water level switch 600 detects the water level, the float 610 is in contact with the liquid surface or suspended in the air. When the liquid surface reaches a certain position and contacts the float 610, it supports the float 610. As the liquid level rises, the position of the float 610 changes. The water level is determined based on the change in the height of the float 610. The variable that changes with the position of the float 610 can be either capacitance or magnetic induction intensity. The operation of the dehumidifier is controlled based on the change in capacitance or magnetic induction intensity. When the capacitance or magnetic induction intensity reaches a preset value, the dehumidifier stops working. At the bottom of the unit 100, a receiving groove 640 is provided that can completely accommodate the float 610. When the dehumidifier is idle, the float 610 can be completely accommodated in the receiving groove 640.

[0128] In this embodiment, by setting the water level switch 600 at the bottom of the body 100 and providing a recessed receiving groove 640 at the bottom of the body 100, the float 610 can be completely received in the receiving groove 640 when idle, so that the float 610 does not protrude from the body 100. This allows the body 100 to be stably placed on the ground and in the water tank 200, and also facilitates the quick placement of the body 100 into the water tank 200.

[0129] In some embodiments, to ensure that the float 610 can accurately enter the receiving groove 640, the water switch also includes a guide rod 620 connected to the float 610. The body 100 has a guide hole 630 communicating with the receiving groove 640, and one end of the guide rod 620 away from the float 610 is movably installed in the guide hole 630. The guide rod 620 and the guide hole 630 allow the guide rod 620 to move along the guide hole 630. As the float 610 exerts a force on the guide rod 620, the guide rod 620 moves towards the interior of the body 100 along the guide hole 630. When the body 100 is placed on the ground, the float 610 is completely forced into the receiving groove 640.

[0130] In some embodiments, to ensure the flexibility of the float 610's movement, the guide hole 630 is vertically positioned directly above the receiving groove 640. Thus, the guide rod 620 and the float 610 move vertically up and down along the guide hole 630, ensuring that the direction of movement of the float 610 and the guide rod 620 is consistent with the direction of force on the float 610 (gravity and the buoyancy of the water on the float 610), which facilitates the vertical movement of the float 610.

[0131] In some embodiments, to improve the accuracy and sensitivity of water level detection, the water level switch 600 is a magnetic switch. The detection states of the water level switch 600 include an open state and a closed state. In the detection state, the float 610 extends out of the receiving groove 640 and protrudes from the bottom of the body 100. Specifically, the water level switch 600 includes a float magnetic switch. A magnetic element can be provided inside the float so that the magnetic field changes as the float 610 moves. As the float 610 rises, the magnetic field strength at the bottom of the body 100 increases. By setting the water level switch 600 as a magnetic switch, it is beneficial for the water level switch 600 to quickly and accurately detect the current water level. In some embodiments, the water level switch 600 is electrically connected to the main control board of the dehumidifier. The dehumidifier also includes an alarm device, which is electrically connected to the main control board and / or the water level switch 600.

[0132] Regarding the air duct system

[0133] Reference Figures 20 to 25 Axial flow duct system:

[0134] The dehumidifier includes: a body 100, the body 100 including a housing 190, the housing 190 having an air inlet 110, an air outlet 120, and an air duct connecting the air inlet 110 and the air outlet 120;

[0135] An axial flow fan is installed in the air duct, and the air outlet of the axial flow fan is directed towards the air outlet 120.

[0136] The compressor 550 is disposed within the housing 190 and is arranged in parallel with the axial flow fan.

[0137] Specifically, in this embodiment, the axial flow fan and compressor 550 are arranged in parallel, and they can extend in many directions, such as both being vertically arranged or both being horizontally arranged. Taking a vertical arrangement as an example, they at least partially overlap in the vertical direction. For example, the top of the compressor 550 extends to the middle or upper part of the drive motor 530. Compared with the traditional layout (where the compressor 550 and axial flow fan are arranged on two separate layers with no overlap between them), the arrangement of the compressor 550 and the axial flow fan significantly reduces the overall height of the unit 100.

[0138] In this embodiment, by arranging the axial flow fan and compressor 550 in parallel, compared with the traditional two-layer arrangement, the space occupied by the axial flow fan and compressor 550 in the vertical direction is greatly reduced, improving the compactness of the internal component arrangement of the dehumidifier. This allows the height of the body 100 to be significantly reduced, which is beneficial for reducing the height and volume of the body 100, thus facilitating the transportation and storage of the body 100. In addition, since the arrangement of the body 100 does not need to consider the arrangement of the water tank 200, the internal component arrangement of the body 100 is more reasonable and compact.

[0139] In some embodiments, to further improve the compactness of the structure and the heat exchange efficiency of the heat exchanger, the dehumidifier includes an evaporator 510 and a condenser 520 stacked together, the evaporator 510 and / or the condenser 520 being arranged in a U-shape in the air duct, and an axial fan being located in the area enclosed by the evaporator 510 and the condenser 520.

[0140] Specifically, in this embodiment, by arranging the evaporator 510 and / or condenser 520 in a U-shape, the axial flow fan can be placed within the U-shaped area. This not only makes full use of space and improves the compactness of the structure, but also ensures that each part of the evaporator 510 and condenser 520 enjoys a considerable negative pressure (the axial flow fan delivers air from the U-shaped area out of the duct, creating a negative pressure in the U-shaped area), resulting in relatively uniform airflow through each part of the evaporator 510 and condenser 520, which is beneficial for significantly improving the efficiency of the evaporator 510 and the heat exchanger.

[0141] Furthermore, by arranging the evaporator 510 and condenser 520 in a U-shape, the heat exchangers of the evaporator 510 and condenser 520 are significantly increased, which is beneficial to improving the dehumidification efficiency of the dehumidifier. To further improve the heat exchanger efficiency of the evaporator 510 and condenser 520, the air inlet 110 is opened on multiple sides of the U-shaped evaporator 510 and condenser 520. For example, air inlets 110 are located on the left, right, and rear sides, corresponding to the two side arms and the middle part of the U-shape, respectively. This provides sufficient airflow for heat exchange between the evaporator 510 and condenser 520.

[0142] In some embodiments, to improve dehumidification, the evaporator 510 is positioned close to the inner wall of the housing 190, and the condenser 520 is positioned close to the axial fan. This allows the air to first pass through the evaporator 510 for cooling and dehumidification, and then through the condenser 520 for heating and reheating, thus improving the dehumidification effect.

[0143] An air inlet 110 is located at the top of the unit body 100. The bottom of the compressor 550 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the housing 190 and is vertically arranged. The axial flow fan includes a drive motor 530 and an axial flow impeller 540. The drive motor 530 is vertically arranged corresponding to the air outlet 120, and the axial flow impeller 540 is arranged close to the air outlet 120. This arrangement allows the axial flow impeller 540 to efficiently deliver dry air from the air duct to the dehumidifier during the rotation of the drive motor 530, which is beneficial for airflow and improves dehumidification efficiency.

[0144] In some embodiments, to further improve the compactness of the structure, the dehumidifier includes a body 100, the body 100 comprising:

[0145] Housing 190, the housing 190 having an air inlet 110 and an air outlet 120;

[0146] The condenser 520 and the evaporator 510 are disposed within the housing 190;

[0147] An axial flow fan is vertically installed inside the housing 190 and parallel to the condenser 520 and the evaporator 510.

[0148] The water receiving tray 750 is located directly below the condenser 520, evaporator 510 and axial flow fan, dividing the interior of the housing 190 into an axial flow duct and a receiving cavity.

[0149] Specifically, in this embodiment, the drip tray 750 is positioned directly below the condenser 520, evaporator 510, and axial fan, dividing the housing 190 into an axial flow duct and a receiving cavity for installing other components. The drip tray 750 is flat and plate-shaped, having portions corresponding to the condenser 520 and evaporator 510, as well as portions corresponding to the axial fan, allowing the airflow in the axial flow duct to flow directly out from the air outlet 120 without wandering within the duct. For example, the evaporator 510, condenser 520, and axial fan are all vertically positioned.

[0150] In this embodiment, by using an axial flow fan as the power source for airflow, the axial flow fan, evaporator 510, and condenser 520 are arranged parallel to each other in the vertical direction. This centralized arrangement of the three facilitates the full and rational utilization of space. Simultaneously, by placing the water tray 750 directly below the evaporator 510, condenser 520, and axial flow fan, the housing 190 is divided into axial flow ducts for heat exchange and mounting cavities for other commonly used dehumidifier components (such as the electrical control box 710, fan capacitor 720, etc.). This not only makes full and rational use of space but also ensures the rationality of the air duct (avoiding excessive dispersion of airflow within the housing 190, which would result in low flow rate and affect dehumidification efficiency). This improves the compactness of the component arrangement, increases space utilization, and reduces the volume of the housing 100, thus facilitating the transportation and storage of the housing 100. Furthermore, since the arrangement of the housing 100 does not require consideration of the water tank 200, the internal component arrangement of the housing 100 is more rational and compact.

[0151] In some embodiments, to further improve space utilization, the dehumidifier compressor 550 is vertically mounted at the bottom of the housing 190, and the water tray 750 has a clearance notch corresponding to the compressor 550. The compressor 550 is arranged in parallel with the axial fan, and the top of the compressor 550 extends to the middle or even the top of the axial fan.

[0152] To further improve space utilization and ease of component installation, the dehumidifier also includes an isolation plate 730. The isolation plate 730 is located within the mounting cavity, with one side connected to the bottom of the housing 190 and the opposite side fixedly connected to the bottom of the drip tray 750. The isolation plate 730 provides support to the drip tray 750. When the evaporator 510, condenser 520, and axial fan fall onto the drip tray 750 during transportation or collision, the isolation plate 730 can support the drip tray 750, preventing significant damage to these components. Simultaneously, the isolation plate 730 also provides mounting locations for components, allowing multiple components of the dehumidifier to be easily installed on it.

[0153] Specifically, an electrical control box 710 is provided on the isolation plate 730, and / or a fan capacitor 720 is provided on the isolation plate 730, and / or a water level switch 600 is provided in the mounting cavity. That is, the electrical control box 710, the fan capacitor 720, and the water level switch 600 can all be provided on the isolation plate 730. In this way, while providing support for the components in the axial flow duct, space is also provided for the installation of components. To make more efficient use of space, the fan capacitor 720, electrical control box 710, etc., can be installed on different isolation plates 730.

[0154] To further utilize space, the partition 730 includes at least two sub-partitions arranged at an angle within the accommodating cavity. The dehumidifier includes a compressor capacitor 740 and an electrical control box 710, which are mounted on different sub-partitions. For example, the electrical control box 710 can be mounted on the right-side sub-partition, while the compressor capacitor 740 can be mounted on the rear sub-partition. This separates the larger components, ensuring proper installation without interference between them, thus improving the compactness and stability of the structure.

[0155] In some embodiments, in order to improve the installation reliability of the compressor capacitor 740 and improve the space utilization, the dehumidifier further includes an arc-shaped fastening plate. An installation notch 731 is provided on the sub-partition on which the compressor capacitor 740 is installed. The compressor capacitor 740 is snapped into the installation notch 731 and fixed to the sub-partition by the arc-shaped fastening plate.

[0156] To further improve the compactness of the structure, the evaporator 510 and condenser 520 are arranged in a U-shape within the housing 190, and the axial fan is located within the area enclosed by the evaporator 510 and condenser 520. The air outlet 120 is located at the top of the housing 190; the bottom of the compressor 550 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the housing 190 and is vertically arranged. The axial fan includes a drive motor 530 and an axial impeller 540. The drive motor 530 is vertically arranged corresponding to the air outlet 120, and the axial impeller 540 is close to the air outlet 120.

[0157] In some embodiments, to ensure drainage of the dehumidifier, a drain hole 165 is provided on the rear side of the housing 190. One end of the drain hole 165 communicates with the water receiving tray 750, and the other end communicates with the outside. And / or, the body 100 has a drain hole 166, which is arranged along the height direction of the body 100, with one end communicating with the water receiving tray 750 and the other end communicating with the bottom of the body 100. That is, the dehumidifier has two drainage systems. When the dehumidifier can be connected to an external drain pipe, the condensate can be directly discharged through the external drain pipe. When the working environment cannot provide an external drain pipe, the condensate can be stored in the water tank 200 below the body 100 through the drain hole 166. This allows the dehumidifier to adapt to different working environments, improving its adaptability.

[0158] Reference Figures 26 to 27 300' handle

[0159] The dehumidifier includes a handle 300', and a pull-out opening is provided on the top of the body 100. The handle 300' is movably installed in the pull-out opening so that the handle 300' will not protrude from the periphery of the body 100 when it is working or idle.

[0160] In this embodiment, the dehumidifier is divided into two parts: the body 100 and the water tank 200. The body 100 has an independent dehumidification function, which can collect water vapor in the air. In the idle state, the body 100 is at least partially housed in the receiving cavity 210, which greatly reduces the volume of the dehumidifier when idle. During storage and transportation, the container capacity can be increased, and the transportation and storage costs can be greatly reduced. At the same time, by setting a pull-out opening on the top of the body 100 and movably connecting the handle 300' to the pull-out opening, the handle 300' will not protrude from the periphery of the body 100 when working or idle. In this way, the body 100 can be conveniently and quickly installed into the water tank 200.

[0161] In some embodiments, to further improve the compactness of the structure, the body 100 has a receiving space within it, which can be accommodated when the handle 300' is not in use. The receiving space ensures that the handle 300' is contained within it and does not protrude from the top of the body 100. This prevents the handle 300' from obstructing the view of the top of the body 100, affecting the viewing of the display device 140, or affecting the airflow from the air outlet 120.

[0162] The handle 300' includes a horizontal grip rod 310' and a vertical guide rod 320'. One end of the guide rod 320' is connected to the grip rod 310'. The guide rod 320' has a guide groove 321' that is closed at both ends. The body 100 is provided with a fixing post 330' corresponding to the pull-out opening. The guide groove 321' is sleeved on the fixing post 330'.

[0163] The fixed post 330' is fixedly connected to the body 100. When the handle 300' is lifted upwards, the lower end of the guide groove 321' abuts against the fixed post 330', and the weight of the body 100 is transferred to the handle 300' through the fixed post 330'. When the handle 300' is lowered downwards, the upper end of the guide groove 321' abuts against the fixed post 330' to support the handle 300'. In some embodiments, to improve the reliability of the handle 300' lifting the body 100, two guide rods 320' are provided, respectively disposed at both ends of the grip rod 310'. In this way, the body 100 can be subjected to force from both sides, making the force on the body 100 more even.

[0164] To improve the space utilization of the dehumidifier, when the handle 300' is not in use, the top of the grip 310' is flush with the top of the body 100, and a handle latch 150 is provided on one side of the pull-out opening. The handle latch 150 allows the operator to easily grip the handle 300'.

[0165] To improve the space utilization of the top of the unit 100 and ensure the area of ​​the air outlet 120, an air outlet 120 is provided on the top of the unit 100. The air outlet 120 and the handle position 150 are located on opposite sides of the pull-out opening. In this way, the handle position 150 does not occupy the area of ​​the air outlet 120, thereby allowing the air outlet 120 to have a larger area.

[0166] To further improve the space utilization of the dehumidifier, a fan is installed inside the body 100, and a surrounding panel 580580 is provided corresponding to the fan. The surrounding panel 580580 has a clearance notch to avoid the guide rod 320'. The clearance notch notch not only ensures the structure of the air duct, but also allows the handle 300' to be accommodated.

[0167] Reference Figures 28 to 30 In some embodiments, the dehumidifier includes a handle 300, and a mounting base 330 is provided on the top of the body 100. The handle 300 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the mounting base 330 so that the handle 300 does not protrude from the periphery of the body 100 when it is working or idle.

[0168] In this embodiment, in addition to reducing the volume of the dehumidifier when it is not in use, by setting a mounting platform 330 on the top of the body 100 and rotatably connecting the handle 300 to the side wall of the mounting platform 330, the handle 300 will not protrude from the periphery of the body 100 when it is working or not in use. In this way, the body 100 can be conveniently and quickly installed into the water tank 200.

[0169] In some embodiments, to further improve structural compactness, the handle 300 can be housed within the mounting recess 330 when idle. The depth of the mounting recess 330 is greater than or equal to the height of the handle 300 when horizontally positioned. The mounting recess 330 is located at the top edge of the body 100, and when the handle 300 is housed within the mounting recess 330, the outer side wall of the handle 300 is flush with the outer side wall of the body 100; and / or, the top of the handle 300 is flush with the top of the body 100. This ensures that the handle 300 is located away from the center of the top of the body 100, without affecting the layout of the top of the body 100.

[0170] In addition, since the handle 300 is not located in the middle of the top of the body 100, but on the edge of the top of the body 100, the area of ​​the top air outlet 120 can be set according to the needs, thereby effectively ensuring the air outlet area and efficiency, which is conducive to ensuring the working efficiency of the dehumidifier.

[0171] In some embodiments, to facilitate gripping the handle 300, a handle notch 340 is provided on the top of the water tank 200 corresponding to the handle 300. The handle notch 340 allows the operator to directly grip the handle 300, which is beneficial for operating the handle 300.

[0172] In some embodiments, to improve the reliability of lifting the body 100 with the handle 300', the handle 300 includes a transverse grip bar 310 and two connecting rods 320. One end of each connecting rod 320 is connected to the grip bar 310, and the other end is pivotally connected to mounting platforms 330 on opposite sides of the body 100. The handle 300 is U-shaped, with the grip bar 310 located between the two connecting rods 320. The handle 300, grip bar 310, and two connecting rods 320 are located at the top edge of the body 100.

[0173] To improve the stability of lifting the body 100 with the handle 300, the connection point between the connecting rod 320 and the mounting platform 330 is located in the middle of the side of the body 100. Thus, with the two connecting rods 320 located in the middle of their respective side walls, the center of gravity of the body 100 can act on the vertical connecting rods 320, and the lines connecting the two connecting rods 320 are balanced on both sides, significantly improving the stability when the handle 300 lifts the body 100.

[0174] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention's specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dehumidifier, characterized in that, include: The body of the unit has a dehumidification function; Water tank, the water tank having a receiving cavity; A water level switch, wherein the water level switch is located at the bottom of the machine body, and the water level switch includes a float; The dehumidifier has an idle state and an operating state. In the idle state, the receiving cavity at least partially houses the main body. In the operating state, the main body is located above the water tank, and the receiving cavity of the water tank is used to collect the water generated by the dehumidification of the main body. The bottom of the main body has a recessed receiving groove, and the float is movably connected to the main body. The float can be completely housed in the receiving groove when the main body is idle. The inner wall of the receiving cavity has a supporting boss, and the outer wall of the body has a clearance groove corresponding to the supporting boss; in the idle state, the supporting boss is received in the clearance groove; in the working state, the clearance groove is placed away from the supporting boss, and the bottom of the body abuts against the supporting boss. or The dehumidifier also includes a support member, which includes a support portion, a handle portion, and a connecting arm connecting the support portion and the handle portion. The side wall of the receiving cavity has a pull-out opening, and the handle portion is located outside the water tank. The support portion can enter and exit the receiving cavity through the pull-out opening, so that it is located inside the receiving cavity in the working state to support the body, and exits the receiving cavity in the idle state so that the body can be at least partially received in the receiving cavity. When the support member is pulled out, the support member is used as a handle to move the water tank or the dehumidifier in the idle state.

2. The dehumidifier as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water switch also includes a guide rod connected to the float, and the body has a guide hole communicating with the receiving slot. The end of the guide rod away from the float is movably installed in the guide hole.

3. The dehumidifier as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The guide hole is vertically positioned above the receiving groove.

4. The dehumidifier as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water level switch is a magnetic control switch. The detection states of the water level switch include an open state and a closed state. In the detection state, the float extends out of the receiving groove and protrudes from the bottom of the machine body.

5. The dehumidifier as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The water level switch includes a float magnetic control switch.

6. The dehumidifier as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water level switch is electrically connected to the main control board of the dehumidifier. The dehumidifier also includes an alarm device, which is electrically connected to the main control board and / or the water level switch.

7. The dehumidifier as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the water tank is provided with a handle groove corresponding to the support boss; and / or The supporting boss is vertically arranged along the height direction of the water tank, and the clearance groove is vertically arranged along the height direction of the outer wall of the machine body. During the process of the machine body being received into the water tank, the clearance groove serves as a guide, and the supporting boss serves as a guide post; and / or The outer side of the unit has a recessed storage groove that extends into the interior of the unit to accommodate the power cord of the dehumidifier. A wiring groove is formed on the surface of the unit near the storage groove, which communicates with the storage groove, and the power cord is placed in the wiring groove.

8. The dehumidifier according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The height of the fuselage is approximately equal to the height of the receiving cavity.

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