A refrigerator capable of adjusting humidity

Abstract

The present invention provides a humidity-adjustable refrigerator, comprising a first housing and a dehumidifying device; the first housing is used to hold items to be refrigerated; the dehumidifying device is used to control the moisture content of the items to be refrigerated, the dehumidifying device comprising a second housing, the second housing being located on top of the first housing, the second housing being provided with a feed assembly, a first passage, and a cyclone separator in sequence along the transport direction of the refrigerated items; the second housing also being provided with an exhaust assembly and a heating assembly for heating the first passage, one end of the exhaust assembly being connected to the feed assembly, the other end of the exhaust assembly being connected to the air outlet of the cyclone separator, the exhaust end of the exhaust assembly passing through the second housing to communicate with the outside world, the discharge end of the cyclone separator being connected to the first housing, the exhaust assembly being used to generate a first air duct that circulates sequentially through the exhaust assembly, the feed assembly, the first passage, and the cyclone separator. The present invention solves the problem of conventional refrigerators lacking a humidity control function, and has the advantages of a simple structure and low manufacturing cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a refrigerator capable of adjusting humidity. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards and purchasing power, higher requirements are placed on the variety, quantity and quality of fresh fruits and vegetables. At the same time, the food safety of chemical synthetic preservatives used in long-term storage is questioned. As a result, the storage and preservation of fruits, vegetables, meat and other foods are gradually shifting towards focusing on physical methods and maintaining their quality to the greatest extent possible. An overly wet or overly dry storage environment will seriously affect the quality of the products to be refrigerated.

[0003] However, traditional refrigerators often do not have the function of humidity control and are unable to maximize the quality of the refrigerated goods. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Based on this, in order to solve the problem that traditional refrigerators do not have a humidity control function, the present invention provides a refrigerator with adjustable humidity, and its specific technical solution is as follows:

[0005] A refrigerator capable of adjusting humidity, comprising

[0006] A first box body, the first box body is used to place the items to be refrigerated;

[0007] A dehumidification device, which is used to control the moisture content of the refrigerated goods. The dehumidification device includes a second box body, which is arranged on the top of the first box body. A feeding assembly, a first through-pipe and a cyclone separator are sequentially arranged in the second box body along the transportation direction of the refrigerated goods; an exhaust assembly and a heating assembly for heating the first through-pipe are also provided in the second box body, one end of the exhaust assembly is connected to the feeding assembly, and the other end of the exhaust assembly is connected to the air outlet end of the cyclone separator. The exhaust end of the exhaust assembly passes through the second box body and is connected to the outside world, and the discharge end of the cyclone separator is connected to the first box body. The exhaust assembly is used to drive the airflow to circulate through the feeding assembly, the first through-pipe and the cyclone separator in sequence.

[0008] The humidity-adjustable refrigerator described above achieves the function of placing items to be refrigerated by providing a first housing; a dehumidifying device is provided to control the moisture content of the items to be refrigerated; a heating component heats the first passage, evaporating the moisture in the items to be refrigerated as they pass through the first passage, and the evaporated moisture mixes with the air in the first passage to form hot and humid gas; a cyclone separator is provided to separate the hot and humid gas from the items to be refrigerated in the cyclone separator, and the items to be refrigerated enter the first housing through the discharge end of the cyclone separator; and an exhaust component is provided to allow a portion of the hot and humid gas to be output from the outlet end of the cyclone separator and to the outside through the exhaust end of the exhaust component, while the remaining hot and humid gas is output to the feed component, realizing residual heat utilization. This humidity-adjustable refrigerator solves the problem that traditional refrigerators lack a humidity control function.

[0009] Furthermore, the outer contour of the first through-tube is spiral, and the first through-tube is vertically arranged.

[0010] Furthermore, the exhaust assembly includes an exhaust pipe, a second through-duct and an induced draft fan, the air inlet end of the induced draft fan is connected to the air outlet end of the cyclone separator, the air outlet end of the induced draft fan is connected to one end of the second through-duct, and the other end of the second through-duct is connected to the feed assembly.

[0011] Furthermore, one end of the exhaust pipe passes through one end of the second box body and is communicated with the outside, and the other end of the exhaust pipe is communicated with the second through pipe.

[0012] Furthermore, the feeding assembly includes a hopper and a third through pipe. The hopper is arranged in the second box body, and the feeding end of the hopper is connected to the outside world through the top of the second box body; one end of the third through pipe is respectively connected to the feeding end of the hopper and the end of the second through pipe away from the induced draft fan, and the other end of the third through pipe is connected to one end of the first through pipe.

[0013] Furthermore, the heating component includes a driving block, a rotating shaft, fan blades and a heating wire. The driving block is arranged below the first through tube and connected to the second box. The driving block is used to drive the fan blades to rotate. One end of the rotating shaft is connected to the output end of the driving block, and the other end of the rotating shaft is connected to the fan blades. The heating wire is arranged above the fan blades and connected to the second box.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a humidifying device, which includes a water supply component and a third box for placing clean water, and the third box is connected to the first box; a water inlet is provided on the top of the third box, and a water outlet is provided on the bottom of the third box, the water inlet is connected to the output end of the water supply component, and the water outlet is connected to the input end of the water supply component.

[0015] Furthermore, the third box body is provided with a plurality of through holes, one end of the through hole is communicated with the third box body, and the other end of the through hole is communicated with the first box body.

[0016] Furthermore, the humidifying device also includes multiple atomizing components, which are used to atomize the clean water. The multiple atomizing components are arranged in an upper and lower interval. The water supply component is used to drive the clean water to circulate through the water inlet, multiple atomizing components, the water outlet, the input end of the water supply component and the output end of the water supply component in sequence.

[0017] Furthermore, one of the atomization components includes a blocking block and an atomization sheet, the atomization sheet is provided on the blocking block, and the blocking block is connected to the inner wall surface of the third box. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The present invention can be further understood from the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The components in the figures are not necessarily drawn to scale, but rather the emphasis is placed on illustrating the principles of the embodiments. In different views, the same reference numerals designate corresponding parts.

[0019] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of a dehumidification device of a refrigerator with adjustable humidity according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a second structural schematic diagram of a dehumidification device for a refrigerator with adjustable humidity according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 The figure is a schematic structural diagram of a humidifying device of a refrigerator with adjustable humidity according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Description of reference numerals:

[0023] 1-dehumidification device; 11-second housing; 12-feeding assembly; 121-hopper; 122-third through-duct; 13-first through-duct; 14-cyclone separator; 15-exhaust assembly; 151-exhaust pipe; 152-second through-duct; 153-induced draft fan; 16-heating assembly; 161-drive block; 162-rotating shaft; 163-fan blade; 164-heating wire; 2-humidification device; 21-third housing; 22-atomization assembly; 221-blocking block; 222-atomization sheet; 3-water inlet; 4-water outlet; 5-through hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with its embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and do not limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation methods.

[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0027] The "first" and "second" in the present invention do not represent specific quantities and orders, but are only used to distinguish names.

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, a humidity-adjustable refrigerator in one embodiment of the present invention includes a first box and a dehumidifier 1; the first box is used to place refrigerated goods; the dehumidifier 1 is used to control the moisture content of the refrigerated goods, and the dehumidifier 1 includes a second box 11, which is arranged on the top of the first box. A feeding assembly 12, a first through-pipe 13 and a cyclone separator 14 are sequentially arranged in the second box 11 along the transportation direction of the refrigerated goods; an exhaust assembly 15 and a heating assembly 16 for heating the first through-pipe 13 are also provided in the second box 11, one end of the exhaust assembly 15 is communicated with the feeding assembly 12, and the other end of the exhaust assembly 15 is communicated with the air outlet end of the cyclone separator 14, the exhaust end of the exhaust assembly 15 passes through the second box 11 and is communicated with the outside world, and the discharge end of the cyclone separator 14 is communicated with the first box, and the exhaust assembly 15 is used to drive the airflow to circulate through the feeding assembly 12, the first through-pipe 13 and the cyclone separator 14 in sequence.

[0029] The above-mentioned humidity-adjustable refrigerator realizes the function of placing the items to be refrigerated by providing a first box; realizes the control of the moisture content of the items to be refrigerated by providing a dehumidifying device 1; heats the first passage 13 by the heating component 16, and when the items to be refrigerated pass through the first passage 13, the moisture in the items to be refrigerated is evaporated, and the evaporated moisture is mixed with the air in the first passage 13 to form moist hot gas; provides a cyclone separator 14, and realizes the separation of moist hot gas and the items to be refrigerated in the cyclone separator 14, and the items to be refrigerated enter the first box through the discharge end of the cyclone separator 14; provides an exhaust component 15, and a part of the moist hot gas is output from the air outlet end of the cyclone separator 14 and output to the outside through the exhaust end of the exhaust component 15, and the remaining moist hot gas is output to the feed component 12, realizing the utilization of residual heat. The humidity-adjustable refrigerator solves the problem that traditional refrigerators do not have a humidity control function.

[0030] In one embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the outer contour of the first through-tube 13 is spiral, and the first through-tube 13 is arranged in a vertical direction. In this way, by providing the first through-tube 13 with a spiral outer contour, the moisture in the refrigerated product can be evaporated more fully, ensuring that the refrigerated product is dry.

[0031] In one embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, the exhaust assembly 15 includes an exhaust pipe 151, a second through-pipe 152, and an induced draft fan 153. The air inlet end of the induced draft fan 153 is connected to the air outlet end of the cyclone separator 14, and the air outlet end of the induced draft fan 153 is connected to one end of the second through-pipe 152. The other end of the second through-pipe 152 is connected to the feed assembly 12. In this way, the induced draft fan 153 is provided to achieve circulation of the hot and humid air in the dehumidification device 1.

[0032] In one embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the feed assembly 12 includes a hopper 121 and a third passage 122. The hopper 121 is disposed within the second housing 11. The feed end of the hopper 121 passes through the top of the second housing 11 and communicates with the outside. One end of the third passage 122 communicates with the feed end of the hopper 121 and the end of the second passage 152 away from the induced draft fan 153, respectively. The other end of the third passage 122 communicates with one end of the first passage 13. Thus, the provision of the hopper 121 allows the refrigerated goods to enter the dehumidifier 1.

[0033] In one embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, one end of the exhaust pipe 151 passes through one end of the second housing 11 and communicates with the outside, while the other end of the exhaust pipe 151 communicates with the second through-pipe 152. The exhaust pipe 151 allows for the partial discharge of hot and humid air, while the hot and humid air remaining in the dehumidifier 1 mixes with the dry air entering from the hopper 121, thereby reducing the humidity of the air in the dehumidifier 1.

[0034] In one embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the heating assembly 16 includes a driving block 161, a rotating shaft 162, fan blades 163, and a heating wire 164. The driving block 161 is located below the first through-tube 13 and connected to the second housing 11. The driving block 161 is used to drive the fan blades 163 to rotate. One end of the rotating shaft 162 is connected to the output end of the driving block 161, and the other end of the rotating shaft 162 is connected to the fan blades 163. The heating wire 164 is located above the fan blades 163 and connected to the second housing 11. In this way, the provision of the heating wire achieves the function of heating air, and the provision of the fan blades 163 achieves the function of delivering hot air to the first through-tube 13 and heating the first through-tube 13.

[0035] In one embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, a refrigerator with adjustable humidity also includes a humidifying device 2, which includes a water supply assembly and a third housing 21 for storing water. The third housing 21 is connected to the first housing. A water inlet 3 is provided at the top of the third housing 21, and a water outlet 4 is provided at the bottom of the third housing 21. The water inlet 3 is connected to the output end of the water supply assembly, and the water outlet 4 is connected to the input end of the water supply assembly. The humidifying device 2 also includes multiple atomizing assemblies 22, which are arranged in an upper and lower interval. The water supply assembly is used to drive the clean water to circulate sequentially through the water inlet 3, the multiple atomizing assemblies 22, the water outlet 4, the input end of the water supply assembly, and the output end of the water supply assembly. In this way, the provision of the atomizing assembly 22 achieves the function of atomizing clean water.

[0036] In one embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, the third housing 21 is provided with a plurality of through holes 5, one end of the through hole 5 being connected to the third housing 21, and the other end of the through hole 5 being connected to the first housing. Thus, by providing the through holes 5, the atomized clean water can enter the first housing through the through holes 5 to humidify the air in the first housing.

[0037] In one embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, an atomizing assembly 22 includes a blocking block 221 and an atomizing sheet 222. The atomizing sheet 222 is mounted on the blocking block 221, and the blocking block 221 is connected to the inner wall of the third housing 21. Thus, by providing the blocking block 221 and the atomizing sheet 222, water mist can be generated at different heights within the third housing 21. When the water mist enters the first housing, it can be evenly distributed within the first housing, achieving uniform humidification.

[0038] Working principle:

[0039] First, the refrigerated product is placed into the feed end of the hopper 121. It flows along the third passage 122 into the heated first passage 13, then into the cyclone separator 14 and into the first chamber. The humidifier 2 is then activated based on the humidity requirements of the refrigerated product to maintain the humidity in the first chamber within a reasonable range.

[0040] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0041] The above-described embodiments merely illustrate several implementations of the present invention, and while their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make numerous variations and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present invention, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the patent for this invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A refrigerator capable of adjusting humidity, characterized in that: include A first box body, the first box body is used to place the items to be refrigerated; A dehumidification device, the dehumidification device is used to control the moisture content of the refrigerated goods, the dehumidification device includes a second box, the second box is arranged on the top of the first box, and a feed assembly, a first through-pipe and a cyclone separator are sequentially provided in the second box along the transportation direction of the refrigerated goods; an exhaust assembly and a heating assembly for heating the first through-pipe are also provided in the second box, one end of the exhaust assembly is communicated with the feed assembly, and the other end of the exhaust assembly is communicated with the air outlet end of the cyclone separator, the exhaust end of the exhaust assembly passes through the second box and is communicated with the outside, and the discharge end of the cyclone separator is communicated with the first box, and the exhaust assembly is used to drive the airflow to circulate through the feed assembly, the first through-pipe and the cyclone separator in sequence; The outer contour of the first through-tube is spiral, and the first through-tube is vertically arranged; The exhaust assembly includes an exhaust pipe, a second through-duct and an induced draft fan, the air inlet end of the induced draft fan is connected to the air outlet end of the cyclone separator, the air outlet end of the induced draft fan is connected to one end of the second through-duct, and the other end of the second through-duct is connected to the feed assembly; One end of the exhaust pipe passes through one end of the second box body and is connected to the outside, and the other end of the exhaust pipe is connected to the second through pipe; The feeding assembly includes a hopper and a third through pipe. The hopper is arranged in the second box body, and the feeding end of the hopper is connected to the outside through the top of the second box body; one end of the third through pipe is respectively connected to the feeding end of the hopper and the end of the second through pipe away from the induced draft fan, and the other end of the third through pipe is connected to one end of the first through pipe.

2. The humidity-adjustable refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein: The heating assembly includes a driving block, a rotating shaft, fan blades and a heating wire. The driving block is arranged below the first through tube and connected to the second box. The driving block is used to drive the fan blades to rotate. One end of the rotating shaft is connected to the output end of the driving block, and the other end of the rotating shaft is connected to the fan blades. The heating wire is arranged above the fan blades and connected to the second box.

3. The humidity-adjustable refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a humidifying device, which includes a water supply component and a third box for placing clean water, and the third box is connected to the first box; a water inlet is provided on the top of the third box, and a water outlet is provided on the bottom of the third box, the water inlet is connected to the output end of the water supply component, and the water outlet is connected to the input end of the water supply component.

4. The humidity-adjustable refrigerator according to claim 3, wherein: The third box body is provided with a plurality of through holes, one end of the through hole is communicated with the third box body, and the other end of the through hole is communicated with the first box body.

5. The humidity-adjustable refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The humidifying device also includes multiple atomizing components, which are used to atomize the clean water. The multiple atomizing components are arranged in an upper and lower interval. The water supply component is used to drive the clean water to circulate through the water inlet, multiple atomizing components, the water outlet, the input end of the water supply component and the output end of the water supply component in sequence.

6. The humidity-adjustable refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that: One of the atomization components includes a blocking block and an atomization sheet. The atomization sheet is arranged on the blocking block, and the blocking block is connected to the inner wall surface of the third box.

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