Dehumidification wheel and dehumidifier

Abstract

The application discloses a dehumidification rotating wheel, which comprises a wheel frame, a corrugated body, a shaping body and a connecting structure; the corrugated body is arranged on the wheel frame, the corrugated body has a plurality of corrugated units with the same shape, and the corrugated units have a moisture absorption capacity; the shaping body is arranged on the wheel frame; each corrugated unit is provided with a connecting site; at least part of the connecting sites is in contact with the shaping body; and a spacing is arranged between at least part of the connecting sites and the shaping body; the connecting structure is arranged between the corrugated body and the shaping body; and the connecting sites in contact with the shaping body are connected with the shaping body through the connecting structure. Since the spacing is not provided with the connecting structure, the surface coverage of the connecting structure on the corrugated body is effectively reduced, the surface area of the corrugated body capable of contacting with the humid air is effectively enlarged, the moisture absorption capacity of the corrugated body can be smoothly improved, and the dehumidification rotating wheel can have more excellent moisture absorption effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a dehumidifying impeller and a dehumidifier. Background Technology

[0002] Household dehumidifiers using dehumidifying rotors are becoming increasingly popular due to their advantages, such as not requiring refrigerants that contribute to the greenhouse effect and not needing complex mechanical structures. Dehumidifying rotors primarily dehumidify by filling the rotor with absorbent material; their dehumidification capacity is directly proportional to the surface area of ​​this material. However, during the manufacturing process, adhesives are used to install and secure the absorbent material. This can lead to adhesive buildup at the joints, covering the surface of the absorbent material and reducing its surface area. This undoubtedly diminishes the dehumidifying rotor's absorption capacity to some extent. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a dehumidifying impeller that can improve its moisture absorption capacity.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a dehumidifying impeller includes: a wheel frame, a corrugated body, a shaping body, and a connecting structure; the corrugated body is disposed on the wheel frame, the corrugated body having a plurality of corrugated units of the same shape, the corrugated units having moisture absorption capacity; the shaping body is disposed on the wheel frame, each of the corrugated units having a connection point, at least some of the connection points being in contact with the shaping body, and at least some of the connection points being spaced apart from the shaping body; the connecting structure is disposed between the corrugated body and the shaping body, the connection points in contact with the shaping body being connected to the shaping body through the connecting structure.

[0005] The dehumidifying impeller according to embodiments of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: when humid air is guided to the impeller frame, it will come into contact with the corrugated body. At this time, each corrugated unit will adsorb the moisture in the air, thereby effectively achieving the dehumidification effect of the humid air. The connecting structure and the shaping body can cooperate to shape the corrugated body, thereby enabling the corrugated body to obtain sufficient strength, and thus ensuring that the corrugated part can stably and smoothly adsorb the moisture in the humid air.

[0006] Because there are gaps between some connection points and the shaping body, and the connection structure only connects the contacting connection points and the shaping body, there will be no connection structure at the gaps. This effectively reduces the surface coverage of the corrugated body by the connection structure, thereby effectively increasing the surface area of ​​the corrugated body that can contact humid air. Therefore, the moisture absorption capacity of the corrugated body can be improved, which can effectively bring a better moisture absorption effect to the dehumidification wheel.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the corrugated unit includes a moisture-absorbing body, which is repeatedly bent to form a wavy shape, and each of the corrugated units is connected end to end, so that the corrugated body has a wavy end face or side face.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the connection points include the crests and / or troughs of the corrugated unit; in every two adjacent connection points located on the same side of the corrugated body, one is connected to the shaping body through the connection structure, and the other is spaced apart from the shaping body by the spacing.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the connection points include the crests and / or troughs of the corrugated unit; there are at least two adjacent connection structures located on the same side of the corrugated body, and there are multiple spacings between them located on the same side of the corrugated body.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the absorbent is absorbent paper.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, there are multiple corrugated bodies, shaping bodies, and connecting structures, with each pair of adjacent corrugated bodies having a shaping body between them, and both corrugated bodies being connected to the shaping body between them through the connecting structure.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the corrugated bodies are stacked on top of each other, and the shaping body is connected to the end face of the corrugated bodies.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the corrugated bodies are nested together, and the shaping body is connected to the side of the corrugated body.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the connection structure includes an adhesive disposed at the connection point, and the corrugated unit is adhesively connected to the shaping body by the adhesive.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the adhesive is located on both sides of the connection site and surrounds the connection site.

[0016] A dehumidifier according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a dehumidifying impeller according to the first aspect of the present invention described above.

[0017] The dehumidifier according to embodiments of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: when humid air is guided to the wheel frame, it will come into contact with the corrugated body. At this time, each corrugated unit will adsorb the moisture in the air, thereby effectively achieving the dehumidification effect of the humid air. The connecting structure and the shaping body can cooperate to shape the corrugated body, thereby ensuring that the corrugated body has sufficient strength, and thus ensuring that the corrugated section can stably and smoothly adsorb the moisture in the humid air.

[0018] Because there are gaps between some connection points and the shaping body, and the connection structure only connects the contacting connection points and the shaping body, there will be no connection structure at the gaps. This effectively reduces the surface coverage of the corrugated body by the connection structure, thereby effectively increasing the surface area of ​​the corrugated body that can contact humid air. Therefore, the moisture absorption capacity of the corrugated body can be improved, which can effectively bring a better moisture absorption effect to the dehumidification wheel.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the dehumidifying impeller according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a dehumidifying rotor without gaps between its corrugated bodies is shown.

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 2 The diagram shows a corrugated body with individual gaps in the dehumidification rotor;

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a corrugated body with multiple spacings is shown for the dehumidifying impeller;

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 2 The diagram shown illustrates that the crests and troughs of the dehumidifying impeller are spaced apart.

[0027] Figure 7 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the corrugated unit of the dehumidifying impeller is shown;

[0028] Reference numerals: Wheel frame 100; Connecting structure 130; Corrugated body 150; Corrugated unit 153; Connecting point 155; Shaping body 170; Spacing 190; Rotary motor 200; Regenerated air pipeline 300; Humid air pipeline 400; Dry air pipeline 500; Detailed Implementation

[0029] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0030] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0031] In the description of this invention, "several" means one or more, "more than" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0032] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "set up," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0033] Reference Figure 2A dehumidifying impeller includes: a wheel frame 100, a corrugated body 150, a shaping body 170, and a connecting structure 130. The corrugated body 150 is disposed on the wheel frame 100 and has multiple corrugated units 153 of the same shape, each unit having moisture absorption capacity. The shaping body 170 is disposed on the wheel frame 100, and each corrugated unit 153 has a connection point 155. At least some of the connection points 155 are in contact with the shaping body 170, and at least some of the connection points 155 are spaced apart from the shaping body 170 by a distance 190. The connecting structure 130 is disposed between the corrugated body 150 and the shaping body 170, and the connection points 155 in contact with the shaping body 170 are connected to the shaping body 170 through the connecting structure 130. When humid air is guided to the wheel frame 100, it will come into contact with the corrugated body 150. At this point, each corrugated unit 153 adsorbs moisture from the air, effectively dehumidifying the humid air. The connecting structure 130 and the shaping body 170 work together to shape the corrugated body 150, ensuring it has sufficient strength to stably and smoothly adsorb moisture from the humid air. Because there is a gap 190 between some connecting points 155 and the shaping body 170, and the connecting structure 130 only connects the contacting connecting points 155 and the shaping body 170, there is no connecting structure 130 at the gap 190. This effectively reduces the surface coverage of the corrugated body 150 by the connecting structure 130, thereby effectively increasing the surface area of ​​the corrugated body 150 that can contact the humid air. This significantly improves the moisture absorption capacity of the corrugated body 150, resulting in a superior moisture absorption effect for the dehumidification rotor.

[0034] Specifically, the wheel frame 100 can be either a skeleton supporting the shape of the wheel or a shell covering the outer periphery of the corrugated body 150. Specific implementation methods can be adjusted according to actual needs and are not limited here.

[0035] It is conceivable that the shaping body 170 can either have the same moisture-absorbing capacity as the corrugated part, or it can only shape the corrugated part without having moisture-absorbing capacity. Specific implementation methods can be adjusted according to actual needs, and are not limited here.

[0036] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 3The corrugated unit 153 includes a moisture-absorbing body that is repeatedly bent to form a wavy shape. Each corrugated unit 153 is connected end-to-end, giving the corrugated body 150 a wavy end face or side face. The wavy moisture-absorbing body effectively forms numerous wavy walls on the corrugated body 150, thus allowing its surface area to extend in different directions, namely the direction of the wavy shape and the height direction, thereby effectively increasing the surface area of ​​the corrugated body 150 and enabling it to have a superior moisture absorption effect.

[0037] It is conceivable that the corrugated body 150 can also have other structures, such as the corrugated unit 153 having diamond-shaped holes, and the corrugated units 153 being combined to form a honeycomb structure, rather than being composed only of corrugated units 153 with a wave shape. The specific implementation method can be adjusted according to actual needs, and no restrictions are imposed here.

[0038] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 4 The connection points 155 include the crests and / or troughs of the corrugated units 153. In every two adjacent connection points 155 located on the same side of the corrugated body 150, one is connected to the shaping body 170 via the connection structure 130, and the other is separated from the shaping body 170 by a gap 190. The crests or troughs are the points where the wave shape extends to its furthest point. Therefore, connecting the shaping body 170 and the corrugated body 150 via the crests or troughs not only allows the corrugated body 150 to be shaped more stably, but also effectively reduces the amount of occlusion of the corrugated portion by the shaping body 170, thus allowing the corrugated body 150 to have a larger moisture absorption area. The gap 190 not only effectively increases the contact area between the corrugated units 153 and the humid air, but also allows the humid air to flow between the corrugated units 153, thereby effectively improving the moisture absorption efficiency of the humid air, and thus enabling the dehumidifying wheel to complete the moisture absorption operation more effectively.

[0039] Specifically, the spacing 190 may exist only between the crest and the shaping body 170, or only between the trough and the shaping body 170, or both the crest and the trough may be spaced 190 apart from the shaping bodies 170 on both sides of the corrugated body 150. The specific implementation can be adjusted according to actual needs, and is not limited here.

[0040] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 5 and Figure 6The connection points 155 include the crests and / or troughs of the corrugated units 153; there are at least two adjacent connection structures 130 located on the same side of the corrugated body 150, with multiple spacings 190 between them on the same side of the corrugated body 150. The multiple spacings 190 between the two connection structures 130 allow humid air to flow sufficiently between the corrugated units 153, ensuring that the moisture in the humid air is effectively adsorbed by the absorbent, thus significantly improving the moisture absorption efficiency of the dehumidifying rotor.

[0041] It is foreseeable that there can be two, three, four, or even more gaps 190 between the two connecting structures 130, as long as the overall strength meets the standards. Specific implementation methods can be adjusted according to actual needs and are not limited here.

[0042] Specifically, the absorbent material is absorbent paper. Absorbent paper not only has the ability to absorb moisture, but also has the advantage of being easy to form, so the absorbent material can be easily folded into a corrugated body 150.

[0043] It is conceivable that the absorbent material can also be composed of materials such as sponge. Specific implementation methods can be adjusted according to actual needs, and no limitations are set here.

[0044] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 6 The dehumidifier wheel comprises multiple corrugated bodies 150, shaping bodies 170, and connecting structures 130. Each pair of adjacent corrugated bodies 150 is connected to a shaping body 170 via a connecting structure 130. These multiple corrugated bodies 150 can simultaneously absorb moisture from the air, effectively increasing the moisture absorption area within the wheel frame 100 and thus enhancing its overall moisture absorption capacity. The shaping bodies 170 and connecting structures 130 connect the individual corrugated bodies 150, ensuring their stable installation within the wheel frame 100. This guarantees the stability of the wheel frame 100 during rotation, allowing the dehumidifier wheel to perform dehumidification operations stably.

[0045] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 3 The corrugated bodies 150 are stacked on top of each other, and the shaping body 170 is connected to the end face of the corrugated bodies 150. The stacked corrugated bodies 150 can extend from the axial direction of the wheel frame 100, so that when humid air passes through the wheel frame 100, it needs to pass through more and deeper corrugated bodies 150. Moreover, the corrugated bodies 150 at different parts can adsorb moisture from the humid air, thus effectively improving the moisture absorption capacity of the dehumidifying wheel, thereby bringing a better dehumidification effect to the dehumidifier using the dehumidifying wheel.

[0046] In some embodiments, the corrugated bodies 150 are nested together, and the shaping body 170 is connected to the side of the corrugated bodies 150. The nested corrugated bodies 150 can effectively increase the radial expansion of the wheel frame 100, thus effectively increasing the contact area when in contact with humid air, and thereby effectively improving the dehumidification capacity of the dehumidifying wheel by increasing the contact area.

[0047] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 3 The connecting structure 130 includes an adhesive disposed at the connecting point 155, and the corrugated unit 153 is adhesively connected to the shaping body 170 through the adhesive. The adhesive can bond the shaping body 170 and the connecting point 155 together through its adhesiveness, thereby achieving an effective connection between the shaping body 170 and the connecting point 155 in a simple and direct manner, which facilitates the shaping of the corrugated body 150.

[0048] It is conceivable that the connecting structure 130 can also be composed of other components, such as snap-fit ​​components, magnetic components, or pressing components. Specific implementation methods can be adjusted according to actual needs and are not limited here.

[0049] Reference Figure 1 The second aspect of the present invention provides an embodiment of a dehumidifier, including the dehumidifying impeller described above. When humid air is guided to the impeller frame 100, it will come into contact with the corrugated body 150. At this time, each corrugated unit 153 will adsorb the moisture in the air, thereby effectively achieving the dehumidification effect of the humid air. The connecting structure 130 and the shaping body 170 can cooperate to shape the corrugated body 150, thereby enabling the corrugated body 150 to obtain sufficient strength, and thus ensuring that the corrugated part can stably and smoothly adsorb the moisture in the humid air. Because there is a gap 190 between some connection points 155 and the shaping body 170, and the connection structure 130 only connects the contacting connection points 155 and the shaping body 170, there will be no connection structure 130 at the gap 190. This effectively reduces the surface coverage of the corrugated body 150 by the connection structure 130, thereby effectively increasing the surface area of ​​the corrugated body 150 that can contact the humid air. Therefore, the moisture absorption capacity of the corrugated body 150 can be improved, which can effectively bring a better moisture absorption effect to the dehumidification wheel.

[0050] Specifically, refer to Figure 1The dehumidifier includes a rotary motor 200, a regeneration air duct 300, a humid air duct 400, and a dry air duct 500. The rotary motor 200 is connected to a wheel frame 100 via a belt or other transmission structure, and drives the wheel frame 100 to reciprocate between the regeneration air duct 300, the humid air duct 400, and the dry air duct 500. After the humid air duct 400 introduces humid air into the dehumidifying rotor, the rotor absorbs moisture from the air. The rotary motor 200 then drives the dehumidifying rotor, allowing the dehumidified air inside the rotor to flow out through the dry air duct 500. When dehumidification is not in progress, the regeneration air duct 300 can supply hot air to dry the dehumidifying rotor, facilitating further dehumidification.

[0051] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above 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.

[0052] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dehumidifying impeller, characterized in that, include: Wheel frame (100); A corrugated body (150) is disposed on the wheel frame (100). The corrugated body (150) has a plurality of corrugated units (153) with the same shape, and the corrugated units (153) have moisture absorption capacity. A shaping body (170) is disposed on the wheel frame (100). Each corrugated unit (153) is provided with a connection point (155). At least some of the connection points (155) are in contact with the shaping body (170), and at least some of the connection points (155) are spaced apart from the shaping body (170) by a gap (190). A connecting structure (130) is disposed between the corrugated body (150) and the shaping body (170), and the connecting point (155) in contact with the shaping body (170) is connected to the shaping body (170) through the connecting structure (130).

2. The dehumidifying impeller as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The corrugated unit (153) includes a moisture absorbent body, which is bent back and forth to form a wave shape. Each of the corrugated units (153) is connected end to end, so that the corrugated body (150) has a wave-shaped end face or side face.

3. The dehumidifying impeller as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The connection point (155) includes the crest and / or trough of the corrugated unit (153); in every two adjacent connection points (155) located on the same side of the corrugated body (150), one is connected to the shaping body (170) through the connection structure (130), and the other is separated from the shaping body (170) by the spacing (190).

4. The dehumidifying impeller as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The connection point (155) includes the crest and / or trough of the corrugated unit (153); there are at least two adjacent connection structures (130) located on the same side of the corrugated body (150), and there are multiple spacings (190) between them located on the same side of the corrugated body (150).

5. The dehumidifying impeller as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The absorbent is absorbent paper.

6. The dehumidifying impeller as described in claim 1, characterized in that: There are multiple corrugated bodies (150), shaping bodies (170), and connecting structures (130). Each pair of adjacent corrugated bodies (150) is connected to the shaping body (170) through the connecting structure (130).

7. The dehumidifying impeller as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The corrugated bodies (150) are stacked on top of each other, and the shaping body (170) is connected to the end face of the corrugated body (150).

8. The dehumidifying impeller as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The corrugated bodies (150) are nested together, and the shaping body (170) is connected to the side of the corrugated body (150).

9. The dehumidifying impeller as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The connection structure (130) includes an adhesive disposed at the connection point (155), and the corrugated unit (153) is glued to the shaping body (170) by the adhesive.

10. A dehumidifier, characterized in that, Includes the dehumidifying impeller as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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