Humidity regulator

Abstract

This application relates to the technical field of humidity regulation, and discloses a humidity regulator including: a housing and a first humidity adjustment block. A first channel is defined inside the housing, and it includes a ventilation opening A, a ventilation opening B, a ventilation opening C, and a ventilation opening D that can communicate with the first channel; the first humidity adjustment block is rotatably arranged in the first channel, and divides the first channel into a first area and a second area. When in the first position, the first area communicates with the ventilation opening A and the ventilation opening C, and the second area communicates with the ventilation opening B and the ventilation opening D. When in the second position, the first area communicates with the ventilation opening A and the ventilation opening B, and the second area communicates with the ventilation opening C and the ventilation opening D. In this application, outdoor air flow can be selectively utilized to improve the flexibility of the overall use of the device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of humidity regulation, for example, to a humidity regulator. Background Art

[0002] Currently, some commercial areas such as shopping malls or warehouses often have different requirements for the humidity of the internal air. However, the humidity in the indoor air fluctuates greatly with the change of seasons. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the humidity of the internal space. For example, humidifiers and dehumidifiers are used for humidification or dehumidification. Using two independent devices, namely humidifiers and dehumidifiers, to humidify and dehumidify the environment takes up a relatively large amount of space and has a high cost.

[0003] In the related art, there is a hygroscopic wheel that absorbs moisture from the outdoor air and releases it into the indoor air for humidification, or absorbs moisture from the indoor air and releases it outdoors for dehumidification. The same device can be used for both humidification and dehumidification. However, in the related art, when humidifying or dehumidifying, in one case, there is no air flow exchange between the indoor air and the outdoor air, and only the effect of internal circulation humidification or dehumidification is achieved; in the other case, there is an air flow exchange between the indoor air and the outdoor air, and only the effect of external circulation humidification or dehumidification is achieved, lacking adjustability and being not flexible enough to use.

[0004] Therefore, how to achieve both internal circulation humidification or dehumidification and external circulation humidification or dehumidification, and improve the overall flexibility of the device in use has become an urgent problem to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a simple summary is given below. This summary is not a comprehensive review, nor is it intended to identify key / important elements or delineate the scope of protection of these embodiments. Instead, it serves as a preface to the subsequent detailed description.

[0006] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a humidity regulator to enable the exchange of indoor air flow and outdoor air flow when there is a need for ventilation in the room, and prevent the exchange of indoor air flow and outdoor air flow when there is no need for ventilation due to poor outdoor air quality, avoiding the entry of dirty outdoor air into the room, selectively using outdoor air flow, and improving the overall flexibility of the device in use.

[0007] In some embodiments, the humidity regulator includes: a housing and a first humidity adjustment block. A first channel is defined inside the housing, and it includes ventilation openings A, B, C, and D that can communicate with the first channel; the first humidity adjustment block is rotatably arranged in the first channel, divides the first channel into a first area and a second area, and when in the first position, the first area communicates with ventilation openings A and C, and the second area communicates with ventilation openings B and D; when in the second position, the first area communicates with ventilation openings A and B, and the second area communicates with ventilation openings C and D.

[0008] The humidity regulator provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0009] The housing of the humidity regulator is provided with vent A, vent B, vent C, and vent D. Among them, vent A and vent B can communicate with the outside, and vent C and vent D can communicate with the inside. By controlling the opening of vent A and vent C, the inside and the outside can be connected to perform air exchange between the inside and the outside. Then, switch to the opening of vent B and vent D to perform air exchange between the inside and the outside in the same way. And the two modes are switched and operated at intervals. The process of absorbing or releasing moisture by the first humidity regulating block arranged in the housing can be used for external circulation humidification or dehumidification; by controlling the opening of vent A and vent B, both communicate with the outside to perform internal circulation of outdoor air. Then, switch to the opening of vent C and vent D, both communicate with the inside to perform internal circulation of indoor air. And the two modes are switched and operated at intervals. The process of absorbing or releasing moisture by the first humidity regulating block arranged in the housing can be used for internal circulation humidification or dehumidification. By controlling the opening of different vents, it is possible to achieve the exchange or non-exchange of indoor air flow and outdoor air flow during the process of humidification or dehumidification. Furthermore, when there is a need for air exchange in the room, the indoor air flow and the outdoor air flow can be exchanged. When the outdoor air quality is poor and there is no need for air exchange, the indoor air flow and the outdoor air flow do not exchange, avoiding the entry of dirty outdoor air into the room, selectively using outdoor air flow, and improving the overall flexibility of the device.

[0010] The above general description and the following description are only exemplary and explanatory, and are not used to limit this application. Description of the Drawings

[0011] One or more embodiments are exemplarily illustrated by the corresponding drawings. These exemplary illustrations and the drawings do not constitute limitations on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings do not constitute a proportional limitation, and among them:

[0012] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a humidity regulator provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0013] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of another humidity regulator provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0014] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a driving mechanism connected to the first humidity regulating block and the second humidity regulating block provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0015] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of another humidity regulator provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0016] Figure 5 is a schematic structural view of another humidity regulator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0017] Figure 6 is a schematic structural view of a switch assembly provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0018] Figure 7 is a perspective view of another humidity regulator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0019] Figure 8 is a perspective view of another humidity regulator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 9 is a schematic structural view of another driving mechanism connected to a first humidity adjusting block and a second humidity adjusting block provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 10 is a schematic structural view of another humidity regulator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 11 is a schematic structural view of a housing provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 12 is a schematic internal structural view of a humidity regulator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 13 is a schematic internal structural view of another humidity regulator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 14 is a schematic external structural view of another humidity regulator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Reference numerals:

[0027] 100. Housing; 101. Sealing partition; 102. First channel; 103. Second channel; 104. First zone; 105. Second zone; 106. Third zone; 107. Fourth zone; 108. Sealing protrusion; 200. First humidity-adjusting block; 300. Second humidity-adjusting block; 400. Ventilation opening; 401. Ventilation opening A; 402. Ventilation opening B; 403. Ventilation opening C; 404. Ventilation opening D; 405. Ventilation opening E; 406. Ventilation opening F; 407. Ventilation opening G; 408. Ventilation opening H; 500. Switch assembly; 501. Closing baffle; 502. Driving motor; 600. Driving mechanism; 601. Motor; 602. Driving shaft; 700. Outer shell; 701. Isolation plate; 702. Installation groove; 710. Air inlet channel; 711. First air inlet end; 712. First air outlet end; 713. First heating mechanism; 714. First fan; 720. Exhaust air channel; 721. Second air inlet end; 722. Second air outlet end; 723. Second heating mechanism; 724. Second fan; 800. Evaporator; 900. Condenser. Detailed implementation manners

[0028] In order to more thoroughly understand the features and technical content of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are only for reference and illustration purposes and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for the sake of explanation, numerous details are provided to give a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be shown in a simplified manner to simplify the drawings.

[0029] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the description and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure and the above-mentioned accompanying drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and do not necessarily need to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such used data may be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so as to implement the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein. In addition, the terms "include" and "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0030] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "inner", "middle", "outer", "front", "rear", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. These terms are mainly used to better describe the embodiments of the present disclosure and their embodiments, and are not used to limit that the indicated device, element or component must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Moreover, in addition to being able to represent the orientation or positional relationship, some of the above terms may also be used to represent other meanings. For example, the term "upper" may also be used to represent a certain attachment relationship or connection relationship in some cases. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0031] In addition, the terms "arrange", "connect", and "fix" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connect" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or there can be internal communication between two devices, elements or components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] Unless otherwise specified, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0033] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0034] The term "and / or" is a description of the association relationship of an object, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or, A and B these three relationships.

[0035] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the embodiments of the present disclosure and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0036] Combined with Figures 1-3As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a humidity regulator, which includes a housing 100 and a first humidity adjustment block 200. A first channel 102 is defined inside the housing 100, and it includes a ventilation opening A 401, a ventilation opening B 402, a ventilation opening C 403, and a ventilation opening D 404 that can communicate with the first channel 102; the first humidity adjustment block 200 is rotatably arranged in the first channel 102, and divides the first channel 102 into a first area 104 and a second area 105. When in the first position, the first area 104 communicates with the ventilation opening A 401 and the ventilation opening C 403, and the second area 105 communicates with the ventilation opening B 402 and the ventilation opening D 404. When in the second position, the first area 104 communicates with the ventilation opening A 401 and the ventilation opening B 402, and the second area 105 communicates with the ventilation opening C 403 and the ventilation opening D 404.

[0037] With the humidity regulator provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, the housing 100 is provided with a ventilation opening A 401, a ventilation opening B 402, a ventilation opening C 403, and a ventilation opening D 404. Among them, the ventilation opening A 401 and the ventilation opening B 402 can communicate with the outside, and the ventilation opening C 403 and the ventilation opening D 404 can communicate with the inside. By controlling the opening of the ventilation opening A 401 and the ventilation opening C 403, the inside and the outside can be connected to perform air exchange between the inside and the outside. Then, switch to the opening of the ventilation opening B 402 and the ventilation opening D 404 to perform air exchange between the inside and the outside in the same way. And the two modes are switched and work at intervals. The process of absorbing or releasing moisture by the first humidity adjustment block 200 arranged in the housing 100 can be used for external circulation humidification or dehumidification; by controlling the opening of the ventilation opening A 401 and the ventilation opening B 402, both communicate with the outside to perform internal circulation of outdoor air. Then, switch to the opening of the ventilation opening C 403 and the ventilation opening D 404, both communicate with the inside to perform internal circulation of indoor air. And the two modes are switched and work at intervals. The process of absorbing or releasing moisture by the first humidity adjustment block 200 arranged in the housing 100 can be used for internal circulation humidification or dehumidification. By controlling the opening of different ventilation openings 400, it can be realized that the indoor air flow and the outdoor air flow exchange or do not exchange during the humidification or dehumidification process. Furthermore, when there is a demand for air exchange in the room, the indoor air flow and the outdoor air flow exchange, and when the outdoor air quality is poor and there is no demand for air exchange, the indoor air flow and the outdoor air flow do not exchange, avoiding the entry of dirty outdoor air into the room, selectively using the outdoor air flow, and improving the overall flexibility of the device.

[0038] Optionally, the housing 100 is rectangular, and the ventilation openings A401 and B402 are provided on the first side of the housing 100, and the ventilation openings C403 and D404 are provided on the second side of the housing 100 opposite to the first side; alternatively, the housing 100 is cylindrical, and the ventilation openings A401, B402, C403, and D404 are evenly provided on the annular side wall of the housing 100. In this way, it is convenient to connect the ventilation openings A401 and B402 to the outside during installation, and in addition, the ventilation openings C403 and D404 are connected to the inside of the room, which can simplify the installation structure and make it more convenient for later installation and use.

[0039] Optionally, sealing protrusions 108 are provided on the inner wall of the housing 100 corresponding to the first humidity adjustment block 200 in both the first position and the second position, and the sealing protrusions 108 can contact the first humidity adjustment block 200. In this way, by the contact between the sealing protrusions 108 and the first humidity adjustment block 200, the leakage of air flow from the gap between the first humidity adjustment block 200 and the inner wall of the housing 100 can be prevented, so that the air flow can better pass through the first humidity adjustment block 200, and the efficiency of humidification and dehumidification can be improved.

[0040] Optionally, the humidity regulator further includes: a driving mechanism 600. The driving mechanism 600 is connected to the first humidity adjustment block 200 and can drive the first humidity adjustment block 200 to rotate. In this way, by driving the first humidity adjustment block 200 by the driving mechanism 600, it is convenient to control the movement of the first humidity adjustment block 200 and better control the position of the first humidity adjustment block 200.

[0041] Optionally, the driving mechanism 600 includes: a motor 601 and a driving shaft 602. The driving shaft 602 is connected to the output end of the motor 601 and is fixedly connected to the first humidity adjustment block 200. In this way, the first humidity adjustment block 200 can be driven by the motor 601, which simplifies the driving structure, has stable operation, and low cost.

[0042] Combined with Figures 4-9 As shown, in some embodiments, a sealing partition 101 is further provided inside the housing 100. A first channel 102 is defined between one side surface of the housing 100 and the sealing partition 101, and a second channel 103 is further defined between the other side surface of the housing 100 and the sealing partition 101. The housing 100 further includes ventilation openings E405, F406, G407, and H408 that can communicate with the second channel 103. In this way, by using the sealing partition 101 to divide the inside of the housing 100 into the first channel 102 and the second channel 103, and by controlling the opening of different ventilation openings 400, the air flow and the heated air flow can alternately pass through the first channel 102 and the second channel 103, so that humidification or dehumidification can be continuously performed, and the efficiency of humidification or dehumidification can be improved.

[0043] Optionally, the humidity regulator further includes: a second humidity adjustment block 300. The second humidity adjustment block 300 is rotatably disposed in the second channel 103, divides the second channel 103 into a third area 106 and a fourth area 107, and when in the first position, the third area 106 communicates with the vent E405 and the vent G407, and the fourth area 107 communicates with the vent F406 and the vent H408. When in the second position, the third area 106 communicates with the vent E405 and the vent F406, and the fourth area 107 communicates with the vent G407 and the vent H408. In this way, the vent E405 and the vent F406 can communicate with the outside, and the vent G407 and the vent H408 can communicate with the inside. By controlling the opening of the vent E405 and the vent G407, the inside and the outside can be communicated to perform air exchange between the inside and the outside. Then, switch to the opening of the vent F406 and the vent H408 to perform air exchange between the inside and the outside as well. And the two modes are switched and operated at intervals. The process of the second humidity adjustment block 300 disposed in the housing 100 absorbing or releasing moisture can be used for external circulation humidification or dehumidification; by controlling the opening of the vent E405 and the vent F406, both communicating with the outside, internal circulation of outdoor air is performed. Then, switch to the opening of the vent G407 and the vent H408, both communicating with the inside, to perform internal circulation of indoor air. And the two modes are switched and operated at intervals. The process of the second humidity adjustment block 300 disposed in the housing 100 absorbing or releasing moisture can be used for internal circulation humidification or dehumidification. By controlling the opening of different vents 400, air exchange between indoor air flow and outdoor air flow can also occur or not occur during the process of humidification or dehumidification in the second channel 103, and outdoor air flow is selectively utilized to improve the flexibility of the overall use of the device.

[0044] Optionally, sealing protrusions 108 are also provided on the inner wall of the housing 100 corresponding to the first position and the second position of the second humidity adjustment block 300, and the sealing protrusions 108 can contact the second humidity adjustment block 300. In this way, by the contact between the sealing protrusions 108 and the second humidity adjustment block 300, air leakage from the gap between the second humidity adjustment block 300 and the inner wall of the housing 100 can be prevented, enabling the air flow to better pass through the second humidity adjustment block 300 and improving the efficiency of humidification and dehumidification.

[0045] Optionally, vent A401, vent B402, vent C403, and vent D404 are collectively referred to as vent 400, and a switch assembly 500 is provided inside vent 400, which can close or open vent 400. In this way, the switch assembly 500 provided on vent 400 can open or close vent 400. By opening different vents 400, different gas flow paths can be achieved, and thus internal circulation humidification, dehumidification, as well as external circulation humidification and dehumidification can be carried out. The outdoor air flow can be selectively utilized according to different requirements, improving the overall flexibility of the device and maintaining the indoor air quality.

[0046] As Figure 6 shown, the switch assembly 500 includes: a closing baffle 501 and a driving motor 502. One side edge of the closing baffle 501 is rotatably connected to one side edge of the vent 400 through a rotating shaft; the driving motor 502 is fixedly arranged on the housing 100 and its output shaft is connected to the rotating shaft, and can drive the closing baffle 501 to rotate, so that it closes the vent 400 in the first position and opens the vent 400 in the second position. In this way, the vent 400 is opened or closed through the structure of the closing baffle 501, which is simple and easy to implement. Moreover, the closing baffle 501 opens or closes the vent 400 by rotating, which can reduce the space occupied during the installation of the closing baffle 501 and make the structure more compact.

[0047] Optionally, a sealing ring is provided on the circumference of the vent 400 and / or the circumference of the closing baffle 501. In this way, the sealing effect when the vent 400 is closed can be improved, preventing air leakage and causing a decrease in the efficiency of humidification or dehumidification.

[0048] Optionally, the sealing partition 101 is horizontally arranged inside the housing 100, so that the separated first channel 102 and second channel 103 are arranged in parallel, and the closing baffle 501 can rotate and open towards the side of the vent 400 close to the edge of the housing 100, and has a preset included angle with the vent 400 when in the second position. In this way, since the opened vent 400 is arranged on one side in the middle of the first channel 102 or the second channel 103, the air flow on the other side inside the first channel 102 or the second channel 103 will be less. When the closing baffle 501 opens the vent 400, it has a preset included angle with the vent 400, so that the closing baffle 501 has a certain flow guiding effect, making the air flow pass through the first channel 102 and the second channel 103 more evenly, improving the uniformity of the air flow, and further making the air flow pass through the first humidity adjustment block 200 and the second humidity adjustment block 300 more evenly, improving the efficiency of humidification or dehumidification.

[0049] Optionally, both the first humidity conditioning block 200 and the second humidity conditioning block 300 are rotatably arranged relative to the housing 100, and the rotation angle is 90 degrees. In this way, when there is no need for ventilation change in the room, different vents 400 are controlled to open, so that the air flow entering from the outside passes through the first channel 102 and then is discharged outdoors again from the vents 400 on the same side. The air flow passing through the room also passes through the second channel 103 and then is discharged into the room again from the vents 400 on the same side. By controlling the rotation of the first humidity conditioning block 200 and the second humidity conditioning block 300, their positions are changed, so that the first humidity conditioning block 200 and the second humidity conditioning block 300 can always span across the air flow path, enabling the air flow to fully pass through the first humidity conditioning block 200 and the second humidity conditioning block 300, improving the efficiency of moisture absorption and moisture regeneration, and thus improving the efficiency of humidifying or dehumidifying the air.

[0050] Optionally, when the humidity regulator is in the first working state, the vent A 401, the vent C 403, the vent F 406 and the vent H 408 are opened, and the other vents 400 are closed; when the humidity regulator is in the second working state, the vent B 402, the vent D 404, the vent E 405 and the vent G 407 are opened, and the other vents 400 are closed; when the humidity regulator is in the third working state, the vent A 401, the vent B 402, the vent G 407 and the vent H 408 are opened, and the other vents 400 are closed; when the humidity regulator is in the fourth working state, the vent C 403, the vent D 404, the vent E 405 and the vent F 406 are opened, and the other vents 400 are closed. In this way, by opening a combination of various different vents 400 and closing the other vents 400, a certain air flow path can be formed for ventilation, so that the humidity regulator has multiple working states, can change the working state according to requirements, has stronger applicability, and improves the stability of humidifying and dehumidifying.

[0051] Optionally, the first humidity conditioning block 200 and the second humidity conditioning block 300 have the same structure, and both include: a framework and a moisture-absorbing material. The framework is a rectangular structure; the moisture-absorbing material is filled in the framework. In this way, by setting the framework, the structural stability of the humidity conditioning block (the first humidity conditioning block 200 and the second humidity conditioning block 300 can be collectively referred to as the humidity conditioning block) can be improved, and damage to the humidity conditioning block can be prevented.

[0052] Optionally, the framework is composed of fiberglass or ceramic fiber. In this way, it has stable structure and is lightweight, facilitating the rotation of the first humidity conditioning block 200 and the second humidity conditioning block 300.

[0053] Optionally, the moisture-absorbing material includes one or more of silica gel and molecular sieve. In this way, it can efficiently absorb moisture in the air flow and can efficiently release moisture under heating conditions, improving the efficiency of humidifying or dehumidifying.

[0054] Optionally, the drive mechanism 600 includes: a motor 601 and a drive shaft 602. The drive shaft 602 is connected to the output end of the motor 601 and is fixedly connected to the first humidity adjustment block 200 and the second humidity adjustment block 300. In this way, the first humidity adjustment block 200 and the second humidity adjustment block 300 can be driven to rotate synchronously by the motor 601, simplifying the drive structure, ensuring stable operation, and having a relatively low cost.

[0055] Optionally, the centers of the first humidity adjustment block 200 and the second humidity adjustment block 300 are located on the same vertical line, and the drive shaft 602 is located on this vertical line and passes through one of the first humidity adjustment block 200 and the second humidity adjustment block 300 to connect to the other. By driving the center positions of the first humidity adjustment block 200 and the second humidity adjustment block 300, the stability of the rotation of the first humidity adjustment block 200 and the second humidity adjustment block 300 is improved.

[0056] Optionally, the centers of the first humidity adjustment block 200 and the second humidity adjustment block 300 are located on the same vertical line, and the first humidity adjustment block 200 and the second humidity adjustment block 300 are fixedly connected by a fixed shaft. The drive shaft 602 is connected to the first humidity adjustment block 200 or the second humidity adjustment block 300. In this way, the first humidity adjustment block 200 and the second humidity adjustment block 300 are fixedly connected. When one of them is driven to rotate, the other can rotate synchronously, which can simplify the drive structure, make the operation more stable, and reduce the cost.

[0057] Optionally, a perforation is provided at the center position of the sealing partition 101, which enables the drive shaft 602 or the fixed shaft to pass through. In this way, it is convenient for the connection between the first humidity adjustment block 200 and the second humidity adjustment block 300, simplifies the installation structure, and enables the first humidity adjustment block 200 and the second humidity adjustment block 300 to rotate synchronously.

[0058] Optionally, a sealing bearing is provided in the perforation. In this way, the sealing effect of the sealing partition 101 can be maintained, preventing the air flow on both sides from mixing and affecting the humidifying or dehumidifying efficiency.

[0059] Optionally, both the first humidity conditioning block 200 and the second humidity conditioning block 300 have a set angle with the sealing partition 101, where the set angle is greater than or equal to 30 degrees and less than or equal to 90 degrees. In this way, the first humidity conditioning block 200 and the second humidity conditioning block 300 are inclined relative to the sealing partition 101 at the set angle. By setting the inclination, the contact area between the first humidity conditioning block 200 and the second humidity conditioning block 300 and the air flow can be increased, thereby improving the efficiency of moisture absorption and regeneration of the first humidity conditioning block 200 and the second humidity conditioning block 300. The smaller the angle with the sealing partition 101, the larger the contact area with the air flow, but the larger the occupied space. The larger the angle with the sealing partition 101, the smaller the contact area with the air flow, but the smaller the occupied space. Therefore, by setting the set angle between 30 degrees and 90 degrees, the inclination angles of the first humidity conditioning block 200 and the second humidity conditioning block 300 can be selected according to the requirements for space occupation or the contact area with the air flow to meet different needs in different situations.

[0060] Optionally, both the first humidity conditioning block 200 and the second humidity conditioning block 300 have a 90-degree included angle with the sealing partition 101. In this way, the space occupied by the first humidity conditioning block 200 and the second humidity conditioning block 300 is reduced, which can effectively reduce the overall volume and make the structure more compact.

[0061] Optionally, both the first humidity conditioning block 200 and the second humidity conditioning block 300 have a 45-degree included angle with the sealing partition 101. In this way, the space occupied by the first humidity conditioning block 200 and the second humidity conditioning block 300 is not too large, and at the same time, the contact area with the air flow can be increased, enhancing the humidifying or dehumidifying effect.

[0062] As Figures 10-14 shown, in some embodiments, the humidity regulator further includes: a housing 700 and a partition board 701. The partition board 701 divides the interior of the housing 700 into an air inlet passage 710 and an air outlet passage 720, and an installation groove 702 is provided on the partition board 701; the housing 100 is disposed in the installation groove 702, with a part thereof located in the air inlet passage 710 and the remaining part located in the air outlet passage 720. In this way, by using the partition board 701 to divide the interior of the housing 700 into the air inlet passage 710 and the air outlet passage 720, the humidifier can intake air into the room and exhaust air to the outside at the same time, having the function of fresh air ventilation. At the same time, by disposing the housing 100 in the installation groove 702, the structural characteristics inside the housing 100 can be used to change the direction of the air flow by opening or closing different ventilation openings 400, thereby enabling the indoor and outdoor air not to continue to exchange, forming the effect of internal circulation humidification or dehumidification, and further improving the overall adaptability of the humidifier and the stability of humidification or dehumidification.

[0063] Optionally, the housing 100 completely separates the air inlet passage 710 and the air outlet passage 720 at the intermediate position. In this way, the air flow can fully pass through the housing 100, and the first humidity adjusting block 200 and the second humidity adjusting block 300 inside the housing 100 are used to absorb or release moisture, so as to better humidify or dehumidify the room and improve the efficiency of humidification and dehumidification.

[0064] Optionally, the air vents A401, C403, E405 and G407 are located in the air inlet passage 710, and the air vents B402, D404, F406 and H408 are located in the air outlet passage 720. In this way, the air flow passing through the housing 100 can selectively flow through the air inlet passage 710 and the air outlet passage 720, enabling the whole unit to have multiple working states, and the working state can be switched according to requirements, improving the stability of humidification or dehumidification.

[0065] Optionally, when the air inlet passage 710 is separated by the housing 100, it can be connected through the first micro fresh air vent provided on one side, and a switch structure is provided in the first micro fresh air vent to open or close the first micro fresh air vent; when the air outlet passage 720 is separated by the housing 100, it can be connected through the second micro fresh air vent provided on one side, and a switch structure is provided in the second micro fresh air vent to open or close the second micro fresh air vent. In this way, when there is no gas exchange between the indoor and outdoor and internal circulation humidification or internal circulation dehumidification is carried out, a small amount of air flow exchange can be carried out through the micro fresh air vent to meet different requirements and improve the diversity of the working state.

[0066] Optionally, the air inlet passage 710 includes a first air inlet end 711 and a first air outlet end 712. The first air inlet end 711 communicates with the outside, and a first heating mechanism 713 is provided inside; the first air outlet end 712 communicates with the inside, and a first blower 714 is provided inside. In this way, the first heating mechanism 713 is arranged at the first air inlet end 711 to first heat the air flow and then make the heated air flow pass through the first humidity adjustment block 200 or the second humidity adjustment block 300. The heated air flow is used to heat the first humidity adjustment block 200 or the second humidity adjustment block 300 in the humidity regulator, and then the moisture therein is regenerated. It is possible to collect the moisture in the room when changing the air between the inside and the outside, and then release the moisture and discharge it into the room to maintain the humidity in the room. Or when performing internal circulation dehumidification in the room, the moisture in the first humidity adjustment block 200 and the second humidity adjustment block 300 is regenerated by heating the outdoor air, which is convenient for subsequent absorption of the indoor air flow and dehumidification of the room. And a first blower 714 is provided at the first air outlet end 712 of the air inlet passage 710 to drive the air flow to circulate. Since the first heating mechanism 713 needs to be arranged at the first air inlet end 711 to first heat the air flow and then make it pass through the first humidity adjustment block 200 or the second humidity adjustment block 300, the first blower 714 is arranged at the first air outlet end 712 to avoid the first blower 714 and the first heating mechanism 713 being installed in adjacent positions, which may affect each other and reduce their respective service lives, making the installation structure more reasonable.

[0067] Optionally, the ventilation opening A401 and the ventilation opening E405 communicate with the first air inlet end 711, and the ventilation opening C403 and the ventilation opening G407 communicate with the first air exhaust end. In this way, the outdoor air entering from the first air inlet end 711 can enter the housing 100 through the ventilation opening A401 or the ventilation opening E405, and is discharged into the first air exhaust end and then into the room through the ventilation opening C403 or the ventilation opening G407. By alternately switching the work of the two flow paths, humidification or dehumidification can be continuously performed to maintain the continuity of humidification or dehumidification.

[0068] Optionally, the exhaust air passage 720 includes a second air inlet end 721 and a second air outlet end 722. The second air inlet end 721 is in communication with the interior of the room and is provided with a second heating mechanism 723 therein; the second air outlet end 722 is in communication with the exterior of the room and is provided with a second fan 724 therein. In this way, by arranging the second heating mechanism 723 in the second air inlet end 721, the air flow can be heated first and then the heated air flow can pass through the first humidity adjusting block 200 or the second humidity adjusting block 300. The first humidity adjusting block 200 or the second humidity adjusting block 300 in the humidity regulator can be heated by the heated air flow, and then the moisture therein can be regenerated. It can realize absorbing the moisture of the outdoor incoming air when exchanging air between the interior and the exterior of the room and regenerating the moisture through the heated indoor air flow to keep the dryness of the interior of the room. Or when the interior of the room conducts internal circulation humidification, first use the first humidity adjusting block 200 or the second humidity adjusting block 300 to absorb the moisture of the outdoor air, and then use the heated indoor air to regenerate the moisture in the first humidity adjusting block 200 and the second humidity adjusting block 300 and discharge it into the interior of the room to humidify the indoor air. And a second fan 724 is provided at the second air outlet end 722 of the air inlet passage 710 to drive the air flow to circulate. Since the second heating mechanism 723 needs to be arranged in the second air inlet end 721 to heat the air flow first and then make it pass through the first humidity adjusting block 200 or the second humidity adjusting block 300, the second fan 724 is arranged at the second air outlet end 722 to avoid the second fan 724 and the second heating mechanism 723 being installed in adjacent positions and affecting each other to reduce their respective service lives, making the installation structure more reasonable.

[0069] Optionally, the first heating mechanism 713 has the same structure as the second heating mechanism 723. Taking the first heating mechanism 713 as an example, the first heating mechanism 713 is a rectangular frame structure, and a plurality of mica electric heating sheets are arranged inside it at equal intervals along its width direction, and there are air channels between adjacent mica electric heating sheets. In this way, the air flow flowing through the first heating mechanism 713 can be heated more evenly, and the wind resistance is reduced, enabling the air flow to pass through better, so as to better perform humidification or dehumidification.

[0070] Optionally, the ventilation opening B402 and the ventilation opening F406 are in communication with the second exhaust air end, and the ventilation opening D404 and the ventilation opening H408 are in communication with the second air inlet end 721. In this way, the outdoor air entering from the second air inlet end 721 can enter the housing 100 through the ventilation opening D404 or the ventilation opening H408, and is discharged into the second exhaust air end and then into the exterior of the room through the ventilation opening B402 or the ventilation opening F406. By alternately switching the work of the two flow paths, continuous humidification or continuous dehumidification can be carried out to maintain the continuity of humidification or dehumidification.

[0071] Optionally, an evaporator 800 is provided in the first air outlet end 712 and / or the second air outlet end 722. In this way, since the evaporator 800 has a refrigerating effect, water vapor can condense when it meets cold, and thus the dehumidifying effect can be achieved. Therefore, by arranging the evaporator 800 at the first air outlet end 712 or the second air outlet end 722, the air flow dehumidified by the first humidity regulating block 200 or the second humidity regulating block 300 can be dehumidified for the second time, improving the dehumidification efficiency.

[0072] Optionally, an evaporator 800 is provided in the first air outlet end 712. In this way, when there is a dehumidification requirement in the room, in the case where the dehumidification by the first humidity regulating block 200 and the second humidity regulating block 300 is not thorough, the evaporator 800 provided in the first air outlet end 712 can be used for secondary dehumidification to keep the gas discharged into the room dry, thereby improving the dehumidification effect.

[0073] Optionally, a condenser 900 is provided in the first air inlet end 711 and / or the second air inlet end 721. In this way, when the room is cooled by an air conditioner, by arranging the condenser 900 connected to the air conditioner at the first air inlet end 711 or the second air inlet end 721, the heat of the condenser 900 can be used to heat the flowing air, and the waste heat generated during the refrigeration process can be used to assist in regenerating the moisture in the first humidity regulating block 200 or the second humidity regulating block 300, reducing the power of the heating mechanism and improving the utilization rate of energy, which is more environmentally friendly.

[0074] Optionally, condensers 900 are provided in both the first air inlet end 711 and the second air inlet end 721. In this way, in the case of indoor cooling, generally, most of the heat generated by the condenser 900 is wasted. The heat generated by the condenser 900 can be used to promote the release of moisture in the first humidity regulating block 200 or the second humidity regulating block 300, reducing the demand for the heating mechanism, saving energy and being environmentally friendly.

[0075] Optionally, the evaporator 800 and the condenser 900 are connected to the compressor of the indoor air conditioner. In this way, the heat and cold generated by the compressor of the air conditioner are utilized, saving energy and being environmentally friendly, and reducing costs.

[0076] Optionally, the evaporator 800 and the condenser 900 are each provided with a switching valve, and the evaporator 800 and the refrigerator can be controlled to be opened or closed. In this way, the condenser 900 and part or all of the evaporators 800 can be opened or closed according to different working conditions to prevent affecting the normal operation of humidification or dehumidification. For example, during the humidification process in the room, the condenser 900 needs to be closed to prevent moisture from being liquefied and reducing the humidification efficiency.

[0077] Optionally, the humidity regulator further includes: a semiconductor refrigeration device. The evaporator 800 can be the cold end of the semiconductor refrigeration device, and the condenser 900 can be the hot end of the semiconductor refrigeration device. In this way, when using semiconductor refrigeration, the cold quantity generated by the cold end and the heat quantity generated by the hot end can be utilized simultaneously, improving the energy utilization rate, being more energy-saving and environmentally friendly, and the volume of semiconductor refrigeration is small, facilitating installation.

[0078] In some instances, when the humidity regulator is in the working condition of external circulation humidification, the first heating mechanism 713 is turned on, the second heating mechanism 723 is turned off, and the ventilation openings 400 are opened in a first combination manner, that is, the ventilation openings A401, C403, F406, and H408 are opened, and other ventilation openings 400 are closed. After the working set time, the ventilation openings 400 are opened in a second combination manner, that is, the ventilation openings B402, D404, E405, and G407 are opened, and other ventilation openings 400 are closed. The ventilation openings 400 are cyclically and alternately opened between the first combination manner and the second combination manner, and external circulation humidification can be continuously performed. During the operation process, the indoor air flow enters from the second air inlet end 721 and then enters the second channel 103 through the ventilation opening H408, and passes through the second humidity regulating block 300 in the second channel 103. After the moisture is absorbed by the second humidity regulating block 300, it enters the second air outlet end 722 through the ventilation opening F406 and is discharged outdoors. The outdoor air flow enters from the first air inlet end 711, is heated by the first heating mechanism 713, enters the first channel 102 through the ventilation opening A401, and passes through the first humidity regulating block 200 in the first channel 102, regenerating the moisture in the first humidity regulating block 200, and enters the first air inlet end 711 through the ventilation opening C403, and then is discharged into the room, and enters the room together with the moisture in the outdoor air, increasing the humidity of the room; after the set time, the ventilation openings 400 are switched, the indoor air flow enters from the second air inlet end 721 and then enters the first channel 102 through the ventilation opening D404, and passes through the first humidity regulating block 200 in the first channel 102. The moisture is absorbed by the first humidity regulating block 200, enters the second air outlet end 722 through the ventilation opening B402 and is discharged outdoors. The outdoor air flow enters from the first air inlet end 711, is heated by the first heating mechanism 713, enters the second channel 103 through the ventilation opening E405, and passes through the second humidity regulating block 300 in the second channel 103, regenerating the moisture in the second humidity regulating block 300, and enters the first air inlet end 711 through the ventilation opening G407, and then is discharged into the room, and enters the room together with the moisture in the outdoor air, increasing the humidity of the room, and thus the room can be continuously humidified, and the outdoor air is continuously supplemented into the room.

[0079] When the humidity regulator is in the working condition of external circulation dehumidification, the second heating mechanism 723 is turned on, the first heating mechanism 713 is turned off, and the ventilation openings 400 are opened in the first combination mode, that is, the ventilation openings A401, C403, F406 and H408 are opened, and other ventilation openings 400 are closed. After the working set time, the ventilation openings 400 are opened in the second combination mode, that is, the ventilation openings B402, D404, E405 and G407 are opened, and other ventilation openings 400 are closed. The ventilation openings 400 are cyclically and alternately opened between the first combination mode and the second combination mode, and external circulation humidification can be continuously carried out. During the operation, the outdoor air flow enters from the first air inlet end 711, enters the first channel 102 through the ventilation opening A401, and passes through the first humidity adjustment block 200 in the first channel 102. The contained moisture is absorbed by the first humidity adjustment block 200, then enters the first air inlet end 711 through the ventilation opening C403, and then the dry air is discharged into the room. The indoor air flow enters from the second air inlet end 721, is heated by the second heating mechanism 723, then enters the second channel 103 through the ventilation opening H408, and passes through the second humidity adjustment block 300 in the second channel 103 to regenerate the moisture on the second humidity adjustment block 300, enters the second air outlet end 722 through the ventilation opening F406, and is discharged to the outside, thereby reducing the humidity in the room; after the set time, the ventilation openings 400 are switched, the outdoor air flow enters from the first air inlet end 711, enters the second channel 103 through the ventilation opening E405, and passes through the second humidity adjustment block 300 in the second channel 103. The moisture is absorbed by the second humidity adjustment block 300, enters the first air inlet end 711 through the ventilation opening G407, and then the dry air is discharged into the room. The indoor air flow enters from the second air inlet end 721, is heated by the second heating mechanism 723, enters the first channel 102 through the ventilation opening D404, and passes through the first humidity adjustment block 200 in the first channel 102 to release the moisture in the first humidity adjustment block 200, enters the second air outlet end 722 through the ventilation opening B402, and is discharged to the outside together with the moisture in the room. By continuously supplementing dry air and discharging moist air, the room can be quickly dehumidified.

[0080] When the humidity regulator is in the condition of internal circulation dehumidification, the first heating mechanism 713 is turned on, the second heating mechanism 723 is turned off, and the ventilation openings 400 are opened in the third combination mode, that is, the ventilation opening A 401, the ventilation opening B 402, the ventilation opening G 407, and the ventilation opening H 408 are opened, and other ventilation openings 400 are closed. After the working set time, the ventilation openings 400 are opened in the fourth combination mode, that is, the ventilation opening C 403, the ventilation opening D 404, the ventilation opening E 405, and the ventilation opening F 406 are opened, and other ventilation openings 400 are closed. The third combination mode and the fourth combination mode of the ventilation openings 400 are cyclically and alternately opened, and internal circulation dehumidification can be continuously carried out. During the operation, the indoor air flow enters from the second air inlet end 721 and then enters the second channel 103 through the ventilation opening H 408, and passes through the second humidity adjusting block 300 in the second channel 103. After the moisture is absorbed by the second humidity adjusting block 300, it enters the first air inlet end 711 through the ventilation opening G 407 and is re-discharged into the room. The outdoor air flow enters from the first air inlet end 711, is heated by the first heating mechanism 713, enters the first channel 102 through the ventilation opening A 401, and passes through the first humidity adjusting block 200 in the first channel 102, regenerates the moisture in the first humidity adjusting block 200, and enters the second air outlet end 722 through the ventilation opening B 402, and then is discharged outdoors to reduce the humidity in the room; after the set time, the ventilation openings 400 are switched, the indoor air flow enters from the second air inlet end 721 and then enters the first channel 102 through the ventilation opening D 404, and passes through the first humidity adjusting block 200 in the first channel 102. The moisture is absorbed by the first humidity adjusting block 200, enters the first air inlet end 711 through the ventilation opening C 403, and is re-discharged into the room. The outdoor air flow enters from the first air inlet end 711, is heated by the first heating mechanism 713, enters the second channel 103 through the ventilation opening E 405, and passes through the second humidity adjusting block 300 in the second channel 103, regenerates the moisture in the second humidity adjusting block 300, and enters the second air outlet end 722 through the ventilation opening F 406, and then is discharged outdoors, so that the indoor can be continuously dehumidified, and there is no air exchange between the outdoor air and the indoor air, and the quality of the indoor air is maintained.

[0081] When the humidity regulator is in the condition of internal circulation humidification, the second heating mechanism 723 is turned on, the first heating mechanism 713 is turned off, and the ventilation openings 400 are opened in the third combination mode, that is, the ventilation opening A 401, the ventilation opening B 402, the ventilation opening G 407 and the ventilation opening H 408 are opened, and other ventilation openings 400 are closed. After the working set time, the ventilation openings 400 are opened in the fourth combination mode, that is, the ventilation opening C 403, the ventilation opening D 404, the ventilation opening E 405 and the ventilation opening F 406 are opened, and other ventilation openings 400 are closed. The third combination mode and the fourth combination mode of the ventilation openings 400 are cyclically and alternately opened, and internal circulation humidification can be continuously carried out. During the operation, the outdoor air flow enters from the first air inlet end 711, enters the first channel 102 through the ventilation opening A 401, and passes through the first humidity regulating block 200 in the first channel 102. The moisture contained is absorbed by the first humidity regulating block 200, and then enters the second air outlet end 722 through the ventilation opening B 402, and then the dry air is discharged to the outside. The indoor air flow enters from the second air inlet end 721, is heated by the second heating mechanism 723, then enters the second channel 103 through the ventilation opening H 408, and passes through the second humidity regulating block 300 in the second channel 103, and regenerates the moisture on the second humidity regulating block 300, and enters the first air inlet end 711 through the ventilation opening G 407, and discharges the humid air into the room; after the set time, the ventilation openings 400 are switched. The outdoor air flow enters from the first air inlet end 711, enters the second channel 103 through the ventilation opening E 405, and passes through the second humidity regulating block 300 in the second channel 103. The moisture is absorbed by the second humidity regulating block 300, and enters the second air outlet end 722 through the ventilation opening F 406, and then the dry air is discharged to the outside. The indoor air flow enters from the second air inlet end 721, is heated by the second heating mechanism 723, enters the first channel 102 through the ventilation opening D 404, and passes through the first humidity regulating block 200 in the first channel 102, and releases the moisture in the first humidity regulating block 200, and enters the second air outlet end 722 through the ventilation opening C 403, and is discharged to the outside, so that the room can be continuously humidified, and there is no air exchange between the outdoor air and the indoor air, and the quality of the indoor air is maintained.

[0082] The above description and drawings fully illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure so that those skilled in the art can practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Unless explicitly required, the individual components and functions are optional, and the order of operations may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or substituted for parts and features of other embodiments. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures already described and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A humidity regulator, characterized in that, Comprising: A housing (100) which defines a first channel (102) inside and includes a vent A (401), a vent B (402), a vent C (403) and a vent D (404) that can communicate with the first channel (102); A first humidity adjustment block (200) rotatably arranged in the first channel (102) such that the first humidity adjustment block (200) can always span across the air flow path, enabling the air flow to fully pass through the first humidity adjustment block (200), and dividing the first channel (102) into a first zone (104) and a second zone (105). When in the first position, the first zone (104) communicates with the vent A (401) and the vent C (403), and the second zone (105) communicates with the vent B (402) and the vent D (404). When in the second position, the first zone (104) communicates with the vent A (401) and the vent B (402), and the second zone (105) communicates with the vent C (403) and the vent D (404); The vent A (401), the vent B (402), the vent C (403) and the vent D (404) are collectively referred to as vents (400), and a switch assembly (500) is provided in the vents (400) capable of closing or opening the vents (400).

2. The humidity regulator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (100) is rectangular, and the vent A (401) and the vent B (402) are provided on a first side surface of the housing (100), and the vent C (403) and the vent D (404) are provided on a second side surface of the housing (100) opposite to the first side surface; or, the housing (100) is cylindrical, and the vent A (401), the vent B (402), the vent C (403) and the vent D (404) are evenly provided on the annular side wall of the housing (100).

3. The humidity regulator according to claim 1, characterized in that, Sealing protrusions (108) are provided on the inner wall of the housing (100) corresponding to the first humidity adjustment block (200) in both the first position and the second position, and the sealing protrusions (108) can contact the first humidity adjustment block (200).

4. The humidity regulator according to claim 1, characterized in that, Further comprising: A driving mechanism (600) connected to the first humidity adjustment block (200) and capable of driving the first humidity adjustment block (200) to rotate.

5. The humidity regulator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, A sealing partition (101) is further provided inside the housing (100). A first channel (102) is defined between one side surface of the housing (100) and the sealing partition (101), and a second channel (103) is further defined between the other side surface of the housing (100) and the sealing partition (101). The housing (100) further includes a vent E (405), a vent F (406), a vent G (407) and a vent H (408) that can communicate with the second channel (103).

6. The humidity regulator according to claim 5, characterized in that, Further comprising: The second humidity conditioning block (300) is rotatably arranged in the second channel (103), divides the second channel (103) into a third area (106) and a fourth area (107), and when in the first position, the third area (106) communicates with the vent E (405) and the vent G (407), the fourth area (107) communicates with the air outlet F and the vent H (408), and when in the second position, the third area (106) communicates with the vent E (405) and the vent F (406), the fourth area (107) communicates with the vent G (407) and the vent H (408).

7. The humidity regulator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The vent A (401), the vent B (402), the vent C (403) and the vent D (404) are collectively referred to as the vent (400), and a switch assembly (500) is provided in the vent (400) capable of closing or opening the vent (400).

8. The humidity regulator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, Further comprising: A housing (700); An isolation plate (701) divides the interior of the housing (700) into an air inlet channel (710) and an air outlet channel (720), and an installation groove (702) is provided on the isolation plate (701); the housing (100) is arranged in the installation groove (702), with part of it located in the air inlet channel (710) and the rest located in the air outlet channel (720).

9. The humidity regulator according to claim 8, characterized in that, The air inlet channel (710) includes: A first air inlet end (711) communicating with the outside, and a first heating mechanism (713) is provided inside; A first air outlet end (712) communicating with the inside, and a first fan (714) is provided inside.

10. The humidity regulator according to claim 8, characterized in that, The air outlet channel (720) includes: A second air inlet end (721) communicating with the inside, and a second heating mechanism (723) is provided inside; A second air outlet end (722) communicating with the outside, and a second fan (724) is provided inside.

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