Integrated ventilation cabinet and integrated bathroom

By designing an integrated fume hood and heater in the bathroom, the problems of moisture absorption and uneven air transport of the cabinet are solved, and ventilation and air flow inside and outside the cabinet are evenly distributed, improving the comfort and user experience of the bathroom.

CN119309268APending Publication Date: 2025-01-14AUPU INTELLIGENT TECH CORP LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202310834468.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-07-07
Publication Date
2025-01-14

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Technical Problem

The cabinet in the bathroom is prone to moisture absorption and deformation due to humidity, and the air transport of existing heaters is uneven, making it difficult to reach the inside of the cabinet, resulting in uncomfortable environment.

Method used

An integrated fume hood is designed, including mezzanine space and air duct, the damper can adjust the direction of the air vent, combined with the heater and air duct system, and the air outlet is located on the side to evenly distribute the air flow.

Benefits of technology

It realizes ventilation inside and outside the cabinet, provides a variety of airflow options, improves the comfort and temperature uniformity of the bathroom, and is suitable for use needs in different seasons.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an integrated ventilation cabinet and an integrated bathroom, and relates to the field of air conditioning, heat supply or ventilation, and the key point of the technical scheme is that the integrated ventilation cabinet comprises a cabinet body, an interlayer space and an air door. A storage space is arranged in the cabinet body, the interlayer space and the storage space are mutually independent, an air duct is arranged in the interlayer space, and the air duct is provided with a first air opening facing the interior of the storage space and a second air opening facing the exterior of the storage space; the air door is arranged in the air duct and at least provided with a first position for opening the first air opening and closing the second air opening and a second position for opening the second air opening and closing the first air opening. The ventilation cabinet is applied to the environment of a toilet, can be externally connected with an air source for ventilation, and has multiple ventilation choices, such as cold air, hot air and normal-temperature air. And a warm environment is provided in the bathing process in winter, so that a user feels comfortable. In summer, a cool environment is provided inside, so that a user feels comfortable and cool during use.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of air conditioning, heating or ventilation, and in particular to an integrated fume hood and an integrated bathroom. Background Art

[0002] Bathroom equipment is the furniture of the bathroom. Due to the special humid environment of the bathroom, it is usually exposed to high humidity. When the overall humidity of the bathroom is high, the various cabinets in the bathroom are easy to absorb moisture, deform and deteriorate because they are made of wood.

[0003] As an independent enclosed space, the bathroom is usually equipped with an independent air conditioning system. For example, the heater usually has ventilation and heating functions, but this heater is installed on the top of the bathroom ceiling, the air outlet is located high, and the air flow cannot enter various cabinets. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide an integrated fume hood which has the advantage of being able to ventilate both inside and outside the hood.

[0005] The above technical objectives of the present invention are achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] An integrated fume hood, comprising at least:

[0007] A cabinet body, wherein the cabinet body has storage space inside;

[0008] The mezzanine space is independent of the storage space, and an air duct is arranged inside the mezzanine space, wherein the air duct has a first air outlet facing the storage space and a second air outlet facing the outside of the storage space;

[0009] The air door is arranged in the air duct and has at least a first position for opening the first air outlet and closing the second air outlet, and a second position for opening the second air outlet and closing the first air outlet.

[0010] The invention is further configured to include an adapter, which is arranged at one end of the air duct.

[0011] It is further provided that a partition or a hanging rod is provided in the storage space of the cabinet.

[0012] It is further provided that the interlayer space is arranged on the outside of the cabinet.

[0013] Another object of the present invention is to provide an integrated bathroom, wherein the bathroom space is divided into at least a first area and a second area, and wherein the integrated bathroom comprises at least:

[0014] The integrated fume hood mentioned above, wherein the integrated fume hood is located in the second area;

[0015] Heaters suitable for delivering moving air to integrated fume hoods.

[0016] The further configuration also includes: a carrier, which is arranged above and to the side of the bathroom space; and the interlayer space is arranged on the upper carrier.

[0017] The device is further configured to include an air outlet connected to the heater, wherein the air outlet is arranged on a carrier on the side of the bathroom space.

[0018] It is further configured that the heater includes at least a heating module and a cooling module, which are suitable for conveying a flowing hot air flow or a cold air flow to the air outlet and / or the first air outlet and / or the second air outlet.

[0019] Further, the heater also includes:

[0020] The box body is located on the carrier above the bathroom space;

[0021] There are at least two air ducts, one connected to the air outlet and the other connected to the air duct;

[0022] The air source is located in the box and is suitable for providing flowing air flow into the air duct.

[0023] It is further arranged that the carrier above the bathroom space is a suspended ceiling structure, and the mezzanine space is located in the suspended ceiling structure.

[0024] In summary, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0025] First, since the fume hood of the present invention is applied to the environment of the bathroom, an external wind source can be connected for ventilation, and there are multiple ventilation options, such as cold wind, hot wind and normal temperature wind. In winter, a warm environment is provided during bathing, making the user feel comfortable. In summer, a cool environment is provided inside, making the user feel comfortable and cool when using.

[0026] Second, when delivering warm air to the fume hood, towels hanging in the hood can be dried, or clothes placed in the hood can be heated, making bathing more comfortable in winter, and towels can be dried in any season without the need for a heated towel rack. In summer, delivering cold air to the fume hood can preserve some items that need to be properly refrigerated. This can meet personal comfort needs and help improve the comfort and user experience of the bathroom.

[0027] Third, by placing the air outlets in the first area on the side of the bathroom, a more even temperature distribution can be achieved. Traditional top heaters cause hot air to accumulate at the top, while the bottom and corners are cooler. Placing the air outlets on the side allows hot and cold air to flow more evenly throughout the bathroom, providing a more balanced temperature distribution and improving comfort. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1It is a schematic diagram of the structure of an integrated bathroom;

[0029] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of an integrated fume hood.

[0030] In the figure, 100, carrier;

[0031] 200, heater; 201, box; 202, air source; 203, air duct; 204, heating module; 205, cooling module;

[0032] 300, air outlet;

[0033] 401, first area; 402, second area;

[0034] 500, integrated fume hood; 501, cabinet body; 502, storage space; 503, mezzanine space; 504, air duct; 505, first air outlet; 506, second air outlet; 507, damper; 508, adapter. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0036] The first preferred implementation:

[0037] An integrated fume hood, such as Figure 1 As shown, it is applied to the bathroom. Most bathrooms are rectangular parallelepiped, and the top, sides and bottom are all formed by carriers 100. As a general structure of the internal space, the top carrier 100 is usually an integrated ceiling, the side carrier 100 is a building wall structure, and the bottom carrier 100 is a floor structure.

[0038] As an alternative embodiment, the side carrier 100 may be an integrated wall panel, which is composed of wooden boards or composite boards.

[0039] like Figure 2As shown, the integrated fume hood 500 includes a cabinet 501, the cabinet 501 has a storage space 502 inside, and a mezzanine space 503 is provided on the upper side of the cabinet 501, and the mezzanine space 503 and the storage space 502 are independent of each other. An air duct 504 is provided inside the mezzanine space 503, and the air duct 504 has a first air outlet 505 facing the storage space 502 and a second air outlet 506 facing the outside of the storage space 502. A damper 507 is provided in the air duct 504, and the damper 507 has at least a first position of opening the first air outlet 505 and closing the second air outlet 506, and a second position of opening the second air outlet 506 and closing the first air outlet 505. In this embodiment, the damper 507 is preferably an electric valve or a manual valve that opens and closes the air outlet by driving the blades of the motor to rotate around the rotating shaft as the center. When the air duct 504 is connected to the air source 202, the generated air flow enters the first air outlet 505 or the second air outlet 506 from the air duct 504, flows from the first air outlet 505 to the indoor space of the bathroom, and flows from the second air outlet 506 to the storage space 502 in the cabinet 501, thereby completing the ventilation of the two locations.

[0040] Furthermore, the integrated fume hood 500 also includes an adapter 508, which is arranged at one end of the air duct 504. The adapter 508 is detachable, with one end connected to the air duct 504 of the integrated fume hood 500 and the other end connected to the air duct 203 of the air source 202.

[0041] In order to further make full use of the space in the cabinet 501, partitions or hanging rods are provided in the storage space 502, on which towels can be hung, items can be placed, etc.

[0042] The second preferred implementation:

[0043] An integrated bathroom, such as Figure 1 As shown, a heater 200 is also provided on the ceiling structure. The heater 200 is provided on the ceiling structure above the bathroom space. The heater 200 generally has an air inlet and an air outlet 300. The air inlet here can be connected from the top of the ceiling to the bathroom, or to the outdoors or other indoor spaces. The air outlet 300 is provided on the carrier 100 on the side of the bathroom space.

[0044] In this embodiment, preferably, the bathroom space is divided into at least a first area 401 and a second area 402 , and the air outlet 300 is located on the carrier 100 at the side of the first area 401 . The integrated fume hood 500 is located in the second area 402 .

[0045] The heater 200 comprises at least a heating module 204 and a cooling module 205, which are adapted to deliver hot air flow or cold air flow to the air outlet 300 and / or the first air outlet 505 and / or the second air outlet 506. When different air flows are required, the heating module 204 or the cooling module 205 is selectively turned on.

[0046] In this embodiment, preferably, the interlayer space 503 is arranged on the upper carrier 100, that is, in order to save the indoor space of the bathroom, the interlayer space 503 is located in the ceiling structure. As an alternative embodiment, the interlayer space 503 can also be arranged at the rear side of the cabinet 501 or in the cabinet 501.

[0047] In this embodiment, the heating module 204 is preferably a PTC heating plate, or other electric heating structures. The cooling module 205 is preferably a semiconductor cooling module 205, or an air compressor can be used for cooling.

[0048] Further, the heater 200 includes a box 201, which is located on the ceiling structure above the bathroom space. The box 201 has a duct 203 and a wind source 202 for conveying airflow into the duct 203. One wind source 202 is provided, preferably a fan with a power source. Two ducts 203 are provided, at least a portion of which is located in the box 201, and a downstream end of one duct 203 is connected to the air outlet 300 of the first area 401. The downstream end of the other duct 203 is connected to the air duct 504. The box 201 is provided with a wind source 202, which is preferably a fan, and the rotation of the blades of the fan is suitable for providing a flowing airflow into the duct 203. The heating module 204 and the cooling module 205 in the box 201 are both located on the air outlet path.

[0049] When using, the user can selectively turn on the heating or cooling mode in the first area 401 and the second area 402, and in the second area 402, the cold air or the warm air is further delivered to the inside or outside of the cabinet 501, so as to meet the personal comfort needs and improve the comfort and use experience of the bathroom.

[0050] Preferably, the air outlet 300 of the first area 401 is a strip-shaped air outlet 300 extending in the vertical direction. And, preferably, multiple air outlets 300 can be arranged in the horizontal direction. The setting height of the air outlet 300 located on the side is within 1-2m, corresponding to the height that can cover the human body. When the airflow is blown out from the air outlet 300 on the side, it can cover the upper and lower parts of the human body more quickly, providing a more balanced and comfortable temperature.

[0051] The above-mentioned embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not limitations of the present invention. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications to the embodiments without any creative contribution as needed. However, such modifications are protected by the patent law as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated fume hood, characterized in that: At least: A cabinet (501), wherein the cabinet (501) has a storage space (502) inside; The interlayer space (503) is independent of the storage space (502), and an air duct (504) is provided inside the interlayer space (503). The air duct (504) has a first air outlet (505) facing the storage space (502) and a second air outlet (506) facing the outside of the storage space (502); The air door (507) is arranged in the air duct (504) and has at least a first position for opening the first air outlet (505) and closing the second air outlet (506), and a second position for opening the second air outlet (506) and closing the first air outlet (505).

2. The integrated fume hood according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an adapter (508) disposed at one end of the air duct (504).

3. The integrated fume hood according to claim 1, characterized in that: A partition board or a hanging rod is provided in the storage space (502) of the cabinet (501).

4. The integrated fume hood according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interlayer space (503) is arranged outside the cabinet (501).

5. An integrated bathroom, the bathroom space is divided into at least a first area and a second area, characterized in that: Integrated bathroom includes at least: The integrated fume hood (500) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the integrated fume hood (500) is located in the second area (402); The heater (200) is adapted to deliver flowing air to the integrated fume hood (500).

6. The integrated bathroom according to claim 5, characterized in that: Also includes: The carrier (100) is arranged above and on the side of the bathroom space; the interlayer space (503) is arranged on the upper carrier (100).

7. The integrated bathroom according to claim 6, characterized in that: The invention also includes an air outlet (300) connected to the heater (200), wherein the air outlet (300) is arranged on the carrier (100) at the side of the bathroom space.

8. The integrated fume hood according to claim 7, characterized in that: The heater (200) comprises at least a heating module (204) and a cooling module (205), and is suitable for conveying a flowing hot air flow or a cold air flow to the air outlet (300) and / or the first air outlet (505) and / or the second air outlet (506).

9. The integrated bathroom according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that: The heater (200) further comprises: The box (201) is located on the carrier (100) above the bathroom space; There are at least two air ducts (203), one connected to the air outlet (300), and the other connected to the air duct (504); The wind source (202) is located in the box (201) and is suitable for providing a flowing air flow into the air duct (203).

10. The integrated bathroom according to claim 6, characterized in that: The carrier (100) above the bathroom space is a suspended ceiling structure, and the interlayer space (503) is located inside the suspended ceiling structure.