Humidification components and refrigeration equipment

Abstract

This invention discloses a humidification component and a refrigeration device, relating to the field of humidification technology. The humidification component includes a housing, a water storage element, a first fan, and a distributor. The water storage element is located inside the housing and is used to store water or generate moisture. The first fan generates a conveying airflow that passes through the water storage element to remove moisture from it. The distributor is connected to the housing and has multiple spaced first air outlets along a direction away from the first fan. The conveying airflow passes through the water storage element and then through all the first air outlets, or the conveying airflow is divided into multiple branch airflows after passing through all the first air outlets before passing through the water storage element. By providing multiple spaced first air outlets in the distributor, the airflow from the distributor is more dispersed, thereby increasing the contact area or contact time between the airflow and the water storage element, increasing the moisture carried in the conveying airflow, and thus improving humidification efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of humidification technology, and particularly to humidification components and refrigeration equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Red wine storage generally requires a humidity level between 55% and 75% for optimal results. Existing wine cabinet products employ two main methods: one uses a simple water collection box or adds humidifying materials like volcanic rock or non-woven fabric to the water box, passively increasing humidity through natural evaporation. However, this passive humidification method cannot control the humidity level and results in significant fluctuations. The other method uses a humidifying fan to expel moisture from a humidifier cover into the inner chamber. Due to space limitations, or to improve humidity uniformity, the area containing the humidifying material is typically elongated, with the humidifying fan positioned at one end. Most of the airflow is directed towards the end closest to the fan, resulting in less air being blown out from the side furthest from the fan. This means that more moisture remains on the side of the humidifying material furthest from the fan, leading to lower humidification efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a humidification component that allows for more thorough contact between the outlet airflow and the humidifying material or liquid, thereby improving humidification efficiency.

[0004] The present invention also proposes a refrigeration device having the above-mentioned humidification components.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a humidification assembly includes a housing, a water storage element, a first fan, and a distributor. The water storage element is located within the housing and is used to store water or generate moisture. The first fan generates a conveying airflow passing through the water storage element to remove moisture from the water storage element. The distributor is connected to the housing and has a plurality of spaced-apart first air outlets along a direction away from the first fan. The conveying airflow passes through the water storage element and then through all the first air outlets, or the conveying airflow is divided into multiple branch airflows after passing through all the first air outlets and then passes through the water storage element.

[0006] The humidification assembly according to the embodiments of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: by setting multiple spaced first air outlets in the distributor, the air outlet of the distributor is more dispersed, thereby increasing the contact area or contact time between the airflow and the water storage component, thereby increasing the moisture carried in the conveying airflow and achieving the purpose of improving humidification efficiency.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air volume at the end of the distributor away from the first fan is greater than the air volume at the end closer to the first fan.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the housing is provided with a humidification channel, the water storage component is located in the humidification channel, the distributor is constructed as a cover plate, the cover plate is disposed above the water storage component, the cover plate includes an air outlet area, and along the direction away from the first fan, the air outlet area is divided into multiple air outlet units at equal distances, each of the air outlet units is provided with the first air outlet, and the air volume of the multiple air outlet units increases in the direction away from the first fan.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, all the first air outlets are arranged in order of increasing air outlet area along the direction away from the first fan.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air volume of the two first air outlets that are furthest from the first fan accounts for 55% to 70% of the total air volume of the air outlet area.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet area of ​​each of the first air outlets is equal, and the number of the first air outlets provided in the air outlet unit gradually increases along the direction away from the first fan.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cover plate includes a closed area located between the first fan and the air outlet area.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water storage component includes a humidifying material, and the distance between the cover plate and the surface of the humidifying material is h, where h satisfies 10mm≤h≤15mm; or, the water storage component has a liquid, and the distance between the cover plate and the surface of the liquid is h, where h satisfies 10mm≤h≤15mm.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the distributor is configured as a distribution duct, the distribution duct is connected to the first fan, all the first air outlets face the water storage component, and the distance between two adjacent first air outlets gradually decreases along the direction away from the first fan; or, in any two first air outlets, the air outlet area of ​​the first air outlet away from the first fan is greater than the air outlet area of ​​the first air outlet closer to the first fan.

[0015] A refrigeration device according to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet, a refrigeration component, and a humidification component according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention. The cabinet is provided with a storage compartment. The refrigeration component is used to provide a refrigeration environment for the storage compartment. The humidification component is used to increase the humidity of the storage compartment.

[0016] The refrigeration equipment according to the embodiments of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: by employing the humidification component of the first aspect embodiment of the present invention, the humidification efficiency is improved, thereby achieving a better storage effect.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cabinet is provided with an air supply duct for supplying airflow to the storage room, the air supply duct including a second air outlet and a return air outlet connecting the storage room, the refrigeration equipment including a second fan for circulating air between the storage room and the air supply duct, and the first air outlet being located near the return air outlet.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigeration assembly includes an evaporator, the distributor is configured as a cover plate, the cover plate is disposed above the water storage component, the cover plate is provided with a water receiving groove, the water receiving groove is located below the evaporator, and the water receiving groove is used to guide water flow to the water storage component.

[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 present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a humidification component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the humidification assembly is shown.

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A top view of a humidification assembly according to one embodiment is shown;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A top view of the humidification assembly of another embodiment is shown;

[0025] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of a humidification component according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The diagram shown is a schematic of the humidification assembly without the cover plate.

[0027] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the casing is shown;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of the refrigeration equipment shown;

[0030] Figure 10 for Figure 9 The enlarged view at point C is shown.

[0031] Figure label:

[0032] 100. Humidification component; 101. Housing; 102. Water storage unit; 103. First fan; 104. Cover plate; 105. First mounting groove; 106. Second mounting groove; 107. Spacer bar; 108. First air outlet; 109. Connecting duct; 110. First pipe opening; 111. Water collection tank; 112. Air inlet;

[0033] 201. Second pipe opening;

[0034] 501. Air distribution duct; 502. Partition;

[0035] 601. Third air outlet;

[0036] 701. Gap;

[0037] 801. Cabinet;

[0038] 901. Air supply duct; 902. Second air outlet;

[0039] 1001, Evaporator; 1002, Return air vent. Detailed Implementation

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] In low-temperature environments, the humidity inside refrigeration equipment often drops to very low levels, causing moisture to evaporate from the surface of items, leading to dryness and a decline in quality. Humidification components increase the humidity inside the equipment by releasing water vapor or atomizing water droplets, thereby keeping items moist and preventing them from being damaged by dryness.

[0045] Taking wine cabinets as an example, the humidifier in a wine cabinet is designed to maintain a suitable humidity environment inside. Red wine, in particular, needs to be stored in a constant humidity level to prevent the cork from drying out and the wine from evaporating, thus preserving the wine's taste and quality. Simply put, the humidifier in a wine cabinet ensures that fine wines don't spoil due to an overly dry environment.

[0046] Active humidification units typically consist of a humidifying fan and a water tank. The water tank contains water or humidifying materials such as volcanic rock or non-woven fabric containing moisture. The humidifying fan is located at one end of the water tank and blows air towards the other end, bringing the humidified air from the tank into the wine cabinet. The elongated design of the water tank increases its length, resulting in a larger water surface area, which helps increase the evaporation rate. During humidification, more water molecules are exposed to the air, accelerating evaporation. However, because the humidification unit has only one air outlet—a continuous outlet—and the size and position of the outlet correspond to the size and position of the water tank, most of the air blown by the humidifying fan tends to flow out from the end closest to the fan. This means that only a small portion of the air reaches the other end of the water tank, leading to uneven evaporation, low water utilization, and ultimately reduced humidification efficiency.

[0047] The following reference Figures 1 to 10 This invention explains how the humidification component 100 and the refrigeration equipment in the embodiments of the present invention solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0048] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, it can be understood that the humidification component 100 of one embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 101, a water storage component 102, a first fan 103 and a cover plate 104. The housing 101 is provided with a first mounting groove 105 and a second mounting groove 106. A partition strip 107 is provided between the first mounting groove 105 and the second mounting groove 106. The partition strip 107 is located at the bottom of the first mounting groove 105 and the second mounting groove 106, so that the bottoms of the first mounting groove 105 and the second mounting groove 106 are not connected, while the tops of the first mounting groove 105 and the second mounting groove 106 are connected. A first fan 103 is disposed in a first mounting slot 105, and a water storage component 102 is disposed in a second mounting slot 106. The water storage component 102 includes humidifying materials such as volcanic rock and non-woven fabric. Specifically, the humidifying material can be a porous, dense-porous absorbent material. The diameter and volume of the pores in the porous, dense-porous absorbent material are smaller than the diameter and volume of a normally falling water droplet, so that water droplets cannot flow through the porous, dense-porous absorbent material while allowing airflow. The airflow blown by the first fan 103 enters the second mounting slot 106 from above the spacer 107, contacts the humidifying material, and carries away the moisture stored in the humidifying material, thereby forming high-humidity air. A cover plate 104 is connected to the housing 101 and is located above the first mounting slot 105 and the second mounting slot 106. There is a gap between the cover plate 104 and the water storage component 102 to form a humidification channel. The cover plate 104 is provided with multiple spaced-apart first air outlets 108, from which high-humidity air flows out. When the first fan 103 is powered on, relatively dry air is drawn in and accelerated. This dry air then quickly passes over the surface of the humidifying material. Air with higher humidity on the surface of the humidifying material is rapidly carried away from the first air outlet 108 on the cover plate 104 and mixed with the air in the target space, thereby increasing the relative humidity of the target space. The humid air above the humidifying material, after being carried away, can quickly absorb moisture from the bottom of the water storage unit 102 and evaporate it upwards (water vapor density is low), thus maintaining a high humidity level above the humidifying material. Because the multiple first air outlets 108 are spaced apart in a direction away from the first fan 103, and the outlet area of ​​each individual first air outlet 108 is relatively small, the high-humidity air cannot concentrate and flow out from the few first air outlets 108 closest to the first fan 103. More high-humidity air flows away from the first fan 103, thus carrying away more moisture stored in the humidifying material and improving humidification efficiency.

[0049] It should be noted that the water storage component 102 may also include a water tank containing liquid. The top of the water tank is open, allowing the liquid inside to come into contact with the airflow blown out by the first fan 103. The water tank can be separately installed in the second mounting slot 106, meaning it can be an independent component. Alternatively, the water tank can be integrally formed with the housing 101, becoming part of it. The water storage component 102 can also be a humidifier, such as an ultrasonic humidifier or a steam (thermal evaporation) humidifier. Ultrasonic humidifiers use high-frequency vibrating ultrasonic transducers (typically ceramic or metal elements) to atomize water into micron-sized particles, which are then dispersed into the air by a fan. This technology does not generate heat and is therefore called a "cold mist" humidifier. Steam humidifiers heat water to boiling using a heating element to produce steam, which is then released into the air. This type of humidifier is also called a "hot mist" humidifier.

[0050] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, it can be understood that the cover plate 104 includes an air outlet area B. Along the direction away from the first fan 103, the air outlet area B is divided into multiple air outlet units with equal distances, and each air outlet unit is provided with a first air outlet 108. Along the direction away from the first fan 103, multiple air outlet units are sequentially defined as air outlet unit b1, air outlet unit b2, air outlet unit b3, air outlet unit b4, air outlet unit b5, air outlet unit b6, and air outlet unit b7. The air volume of air outlet unit b2 is greater than that of air outlet unit b1, the air volume of air outlet unit b3 is greater than that of air outlet unit b2, the air volume of air outlet unit b4 is greater than that of air outlet unit b3, the air volume of air outlet unit b5 is greater than that of air outlet unit b4, the air volume of air outlet unit b6 is greater than that of air outlet unit b5, and the air volume of air outlet unit b7 is greater than that of air outlet unit b6. This achieves an increase in the air volume of air outlet area B along the direction away from the first fan 103, allowing more airflow to pass through the end of the humidifying material away from the first fan 103, increasing the contact area and contact time between the humidifying material and the airflow, thereby making the airflow blown out by the humidifying component 100 more humid.

[0051] Reference Figure 3As shown, it can be understood that in some embodiments, the air outlet area of ​​all the first air outlets 108 is different; the further away from the first fan 103, the larger the air outlet area of ​​the corresponding first air outlet 108. Specifically, the air outlet area of ​​any first air outlet 108 of air outlet unit b2 is larger than that of any first air outlet 108 of air outlet unit b1, the air outlet area of ​​any first air outlet 108 of air outlet unit b3 is larger than that of any first air outlet 108 of air outlet unit b2, the air outlet area of ​​any first air outlet 108 of air outlet unit b4 is larger than that of any first air outlet 108 of air outlet unit b3, and the air outlet area of ​​air outlet unit b5 is larger than that of any first air outlet 108 of air outlet unit b4. The air outlet area of ​​any first air outlet 108 is greater than that of any first air outlet 108 of air outlet unit b4, the air outlet area of ​​any first air outlet 108 of air outlet unit b6 is greater than that of any first air outlet 108 of air outlet unit b5, and the air outlet area of ​​any first air outlet 108 of air outlet unit b7 is greater than that of any first air outlet 108 of air outlet unit b6, ensuring that the humidified air of the entire humidifying material is more fully removed.

[0052] It is understandable that the air volume of the two first air outlets 108, which are furthest from the first fan 103, accounts for 55% to 70% of the total air volume of the air outlet area B, that is... Figure 3 The air outlet area of ​​the first air outlet 108 of the middle air outlet unit b7 and the air outlet area of ​​the first air outlet 108 of the air outlet unit b6 account for 55% to 70% of the total air volume of the air outlet area B. More than half of the air volume flows out from the last two first air outlets 108, so that most of the airflow is in full contact with the surface of the water storage component 102 before being blown out to the target space, thereby increasing the humidity entering the target space and improving the humidification efficiency.

[0053] It should be noted that the number of the first air outlet 108 in air outlet area B can also be 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or more.

[0054] Reference Figure 4 As shown, it can be understood that in some other embodiments, all the first air outlets 108 have the same air outlet area, and the spacing between two adjacent first air outlets 108 gradually decreases along the direction away from the first fan 103, such that along the direction away from the first fan 103, the number of first air outlets 108 in air outlet unit b2 is greater than the number of first air outlets 108 in air outlet unit b1, and the number of first air outlets 108 in air outlet unit b3 is greater than the number of first air outlets 108 in air outlet unit b2. For example, as Figure 3As shown, air outlet unit b1 has one first air outlet 108, air outlet unit b2 has two first air outlets 108, and air outlet unit b3 has three first air outlets 108. Furthermore, along the direction away from the first fan 103, the distance between two adjacent first air outlets 108 is successively divided into L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5, satisfying: L1 > L2 > L3 > L4 > L5. This results in less airflow from the first fan 103 exiting through air outlet unit b1 and more airflow exiting through air outlet unit b3. The airflow from air outlet unit b3 essentially contacts the surface of the humidifying material along its length, resulting in a higher humidity for most of the exited airflow. The airflow from air outlet units b1 and b2 increases the overall air volume and humidity of the humidifying assembly 100.

[0055] It is understood that in some other embodiments, along the direction away from the first fan 103, the air outlet area B is divided into multiple equally spaced air outlet units, each air outlet unit having a first air outlet 108. The first air outlets 108 of each air outlet unit are arranged perpendicular to the air outlet unit's orientation, and all first air outlets 108 may be the same or different. Along the direction away from the first fan 103, the number of first air outlets 108 in each air outlet unit gradually increases. For example, air outlet unit b1 has one first air outlet 108, air outlet unit b2 has two first air outlets 108, and the two first air outlets 108 of air outlet unit b2 are arranged perpendicular to the air outlet unit's orientation, and air outlet unit b3 has three first air outlets 108, and the three first air outlets 108 of air outlet unit b3 are arranged perpendicular to the air outlet unit's orientation. This embodiment is similar to... Figure 4 The embodiments shown are similar in that the number of first air outlets 108 of the air outlet unit is increased in the direction away from the first fan 103. The difference is that... Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, all first air outlets 108 of each air outlet unit are arranged along the arrangement direction of the multiple air outlet units. In this embodiment, all first air outlets 108 of each air outlet unit are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the multiple air outlet units. This embodiment can also achieve a greater air volume at the end away from the first fan 103 than at the end closer to the first fan 103, thereby improving humidification efficiency.

[0056] It should be noted that, in order to achieve a greater airflow at the end furthest from the first fan 103 than at the end closest to the first fan 103, the airflow area of ​​a single first air outlet 108 can be increased along the direction away from the first fan 103, or the number of first air outlets 108 can be increased along the direction away from the first fan 103. Furthermore, increasing the airflow area of ​​a single first air outlet 108 can be achieved through methods other than... Figure 3The length of the first air outlet 108 can be increased along the direction perpendicular to the arrangement of the air outlet units, or the width of the first air outlet 108 can be increased along the arrangement direction of the air outlet units. In addition to increasing the number of first air outlets 108, other methods include... Figure 4 The number of first air outlets 108 shown can be increased along a straight line, or along a curve or other route. The above illustrated embodiments are for ease of understanding only and are not specifically limited here.

[0057] Reference Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the cover plate 104 includes a closed area A, and an air inlet 112 is provided on the cover plate 104. The first fan 103 draws in air through the air inlet 112. The closed area A is located between the first fan 103 and the air outlet area B. The closed area A does not have an air outlet, which makes the air outlet area B far away from the air inlet 112, reducing the probability that humid air is drawn back into the first fan 103 as soon as it is blown out of the air outlet area B.

[0058] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, it can be understood that the distance between the cover plate 104 and the surface of the humidifying material is h, where h satisfies 10mm ≤ h ≤ 15mm; or, the water storage component 102 contains liquid, and the distance between the cover plate 104 and the surface of the liquid is h, where h satisfies 10mm ≤ h ≤ 15mm. When h is less than 10mm, the cross-sectional area through which the airflow passes is small, resulting in a small air volume, which may increase noise. Furthermore, when the airflow hits the liquid surface, the resulting waves may obstruct the airflow, or even water droplets may be blown out of the first air outlet 108, causing the target space to become wet. When h is greater than 15mm, the cross-sectional area through which the airflow passes is large, resulting in a lower air velocity. The air volume reaching the end of the water storage component 102 furthest from the first fan 103 is small, reducing humidification efficiency. When 10mm ≤ h ≤ 15mm, a larger air velocity can be ensured, resulting in lower noise and higher humidification efficiency.

[0059] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the humidification assembly 100 includes a connecting duct 109 for guiding the airflow from the first fan 103 to the outer surface of the water storage component 102. The connecting duct 109 has a first port 110 and a second port 201. The first port 110 connects to the outlet of the first fan 103, and the second port 201 faces the gap between the cover plate 104 and the water storage component 102. The first fan 103, the connecting duct 109, and the water storage component 102 are arranged along the length of the housing 101. The outlet size of the first fan 103 is approximately equal to the height of the first mounting groove 105 in the height direction of the housing 101, and smaller than the width of the first mounting groove 105 in the width direction of the housing 101. This concentrates the outlet of the first fan 103 on one side in the width direction while maintaining a large airflow in the height direction. Correspondingly, a partition 107 is provided between the first mounting groove 105 and the second mounting groove 106, and the water storage component 102 has a certain height. Therefore, in the height direction of the housing 101, the height of the first pipe opening 110 is greater than the height of the second pipe opening 201, which guides the airflow blown by the first fan 103 to the gap between the cover plate 104 and the water storage component 102. In the width direction of the housing 101, the width of the second pipe opening 201 is greater than the width of the first pipe opening 110, thereby increasing the contact area between the airflow and the humidifying material of the water storage component 102 and improving the humidification efficiency.

[0060] Reference Figures 5 to 7 As shown, it can be understood that the humidification component 100 of another embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 101, a water storage component 102, a first fan 103, and a distribution duct 501. The housing 101 has a first mounting groove 105 and a second mounting groove 106. A partition 107 is provided between the first mounting groove 105 and the second mounting groove 106. The partition 107 is located at the bottom of the first mounting groove 105 and the second mounting groove 106, preventing communication between their bottoms, but allowing communication between their tops. The first fan 103 is disposed in the first mounting groove 105, and the water storage component 102 is disposed in the second mounting groove 106. The water storage component 102 includes humidifying materials such as volcanic rock and non-woven fabric. The airflow blown by the first fan 103 enters the second mounting groove 106 from above the partition 107, contacts the humidifying material, and carries away the moisture stored in the humidifying material, thereby forming high-humidity air. The air distribution duct 501 is connected to the first fan 103. The air distribution duct 501 is provided with multiple third air outlets 601. All the third air outlets 601 face the water storage device 102. That is, the airflow generated by the first fan 103 is divided into multiple branch airflows through all the third air outlets 601 and then passes through the water storage device 102.

[0061] It should be noted that the water storage component 102 can also be a water box containing liquid. The top of the water box is open, allowing the liquid inside to come into contact with the airflow blown out by the first fan 103. The water box can be separately installed in the second mounting slot 106, meaning it can be an independent component. Alternatively, the water box can be integrally formed with the housing 101, becoming part of the housing 101. The water storage component 102 can also be a humidifier, such as an ultrasonic humidifier or a steam (thermal evaporation) humidifier.

[0062] Reference Figure 6 As shown, it can be understood that among any two third air outlets 601, the air outlet 601 farther from the first fan 103 has a larger air outlet area than the one closer to the first fan 103. That is, the air outlet areas of all the third air outlets 601 are different, and the trend is an increase in the direction away from the first fan 103. The air pressure within the distribution duct 501 is also uneven; the air pressure is greater closer to the first fan 103 and smaller further away. Air pressure is proportional to the square of the air velocity, which can be expressed using Bernoulli's equation. Specifically, the third air outlet 601 at the end of the distribution duct 501 closest to the first fan 103 has the smallest air outlet area but the largest air velocity. The third air outlet 601 at the end of the distribution duct 501 furthest from the first fan 103 has the largest air outlet area but the smallest air velocity. This results in smaller differences in the air volume of each third air outlet 601, allowing the airflow blown by the fan to maintain relatively uniform contact with the entire humidifying material, and making the humidity distribution of the humidifying component 100 more uniform.

[0063] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the humidification assembly 100 includes a connecting duct 109. In this embodiment, the connecting duct 109 is used to guide the airflow blown by the first fan 103 to the distribution duct 501. The connecting duct 109 has a first port 110 and a second port 201. The first port 110 is connected to the outlet of the first fan 103, and the second port 201 is connected to the distribution duct 501. The first fan 103, the connecting duct 109, and the distribution duct 501 are arranged along the length of the housing 101. The distribution duct 501 is located on one side of the housing 101 in the width direction and above the water storage component 102. The outlet size of the first fan 103 is approximately equal to the height of the first mounting groove 105 in the height direction of the housing 101, and smaller than the width of the first mounting groove 105 in the width direction of the housing 101, so that the outlet of the first fan 103 is concentrated on one side in the width direction and maintains a large airflow in the height direction. Correspondingly, a partition 107 is provided between the first mounting groove 105 and the second mounting groove 106, and the water storage component 102 has a certain height. Therefore, in the height direction of the housing 101, the height of the first pipe opening 110 is greater than the height of the second pipe opening 201, which guides the airflow blown by the first fan 103 to the air distribution duct 501. In the width direction of the housing 101, the width of the second pipe opening 201 is less than the width of the first pipe opening 110, thereby reducing the space occupied by the air distribution duct 501. The airflow blown from the air distribution duct 501 can contact a larger area of ​​humidifying material, thereby improving humidification efficiency.

[0064] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the distance between two adjacent third air outlets 601 gradually decreases along the direction away from the first fan 103. This allows for a gradual increase in the number of third air outlets 601 along the direction away from the first fan 103, achieving uniform airflow across all length units of the distribution duct 501. Furthermore, increasing the airflow area of ​​a single third air outlet 601 can be achieved through other methods besides… Figure 6 The width of the third air outlet 601 can be increased along the length direction perpendicular to the distribution duct 501, as shown. Alternatively, the length of the third air outlet 601 can be increased along the length direction of the distribution duct 501. The number of first air outlets 108 can be increased not only by increasing the number of third air outlets 601 along the length direction of the distribution duct 501, but also by increasing the number of third air outlets 601 along their width. The above illustrated embodiments are for ease of understanding only and are not specifically limited herein.

[0065] Reference Figures 5 to 7As shown, it can be understood that multiple equally spaced partitions 502 are also provided inside the housing 101. The multiple partitions 502 are arranged along the length of the air distribution duct 501, that is, along the direction away from the first fan 103. One or more third air outlets 601 are provided between every two partitions 502, so that each pair of partitions 502 forms an independent humidification unit. The function of the partitions 502 is to prevent the various humidification units from affecting or interfering with each other, thereby ensuring the uniformity of humidification of the humidification component 100 at all positions.

[0066] Understandably, to ensure that the humidity of each humidifying unit is approximately equal, this can be achieved by increasing the air outlet area of ​​the third air outlet 601 or increasing the number of third air outlets 601 in the direction away from the first fan 103. For example, when all humidifying units contain an equal number of third air outlets 601, the air outlet area of ​​the third air outlet 601 of the humidifying unit closer to the first fan 103 is smaller than the air outlet area of ​​the third air outlet 601 of the humidifying unit farther from the first fan 103. When the air outlet area of ​​a single third air outlet 601 of all humidifying units is equal, the number of third air outlets 601 of the humidifying unit closer to the first fan 103 is smaller than the number of third air outlets 601 of the humidifying unit farther from the first fan 103.

[0067] Reference Figure 7 As shown, it can be understood that the notch 701 on the partition 502 accommodates the air distribution duct 501, which serves to avoid the air distribution duct 501, making the overall structure of the humidification component 100 more compact and space-saving. It also serves to fix the air distribution duct 501, ensuring it is securely held within the notch 701 and does not easily move, thus guaranteeing the stability of the air outlet. Furthermore, it restricts the airflow above the air distribution duct 501, extending the distance between the various humidification units to minimize interference or disruption.

[0068] Reference Figure 5 As shown, it can be understood that the humidification component 100 may also include a cover plate 104. The cover plate 104 is connected to the housing 101 and is located above the first mounting groove 105 and the second mounting groove 106. The cover plate 104 is provided with a plurality of spaced-apart first air outlets 108. The position of each first air outlet 108 corresponds to the position of a humidification unit. High-humidity air flows out from the plurality of first air outlets 108 respectively. When the first fan 103 is powered on, relatively dry air is drawn into the first fan 103 and accelerated. The dry air quickly passes through the surface of the humidifying material. The air with high humidity on the surface of the humidifying material is quickly carried out from the first air outlets 108 on the cover plate 104 to the target space to mix with the air, thereby increasing the relative humidity of the target space.

[0069] Reference Figures 8 to 10 As shown, it can be understood that the refrigeration device of the second aspect embodiment of the present invention can specifically be a refrigerator, wine cabinet, or other products. The refrigeration device includes a cabinet 801, a refrigeration component, and a humidification component 100 of the first aspect embodiment of the present invention. The cabinet 801 has a storage compartment and an air supply duct 901 for supplying airflow to the storage compartment. The refrigeration component is used to provide a refrigeration environment for the storage compartment. The refrigeration component includes an evaporator 1001 and a compressor, configured to controllably generate a cooling airflow and cause the cooling airflow to be delivered to the storage compartment through the air supply duct 901. That is, the refrigeration component is used to cool the storage compartment. The humidification component 100 is disposed in the cabinet 801 and configured to controllably generate a high-humidity airflow and deliver the high-humidity airflow to the air supply duct 901, so that the high-humidity airflow flows into the storage compartment along with the cooling airflow. It can be understood that the high-humidity airflow has a high moisture content, which can increase the humidity in the storage compartment.

[0070] Reference Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the air supply duct 901 includes a second air outlet 902 and a return air outlet 1002 connecting the storage room. The second air outlet 902 is located at the top of the storage room, and the return air outlet 1002 is located at the bottom of the storage room. The refrigeration equipment includes a second fan for circulating air between the storage room and the air supply duct 901, and a first air outlet 108 is located near the return air outlet 1002. When both the second fan and the humidification component 100 are in operation, the high-humidity airflow generated by the humidification component 100 is sent to the air supply duct 901 through the return air outlet 1002 and enters the storage room through the second air outlet 902. After secondary acceleration by the second fan, the high-humidity airflow exits from the second air outlet 902 and mixes more thoroughly with the air in the storage room, thereby further improving the humidification efficiency.

[0071] Understandably, the first fan 103 has relatively low power and weak driving capability, making it difficult to effectively deliver the high-humidity airflow it generates to the upper area of ​​the storage room. The second fan, however, is used to deliver cooling airflow to the storage room; it has higher power and stronger driving capability. Therefore, the second fan can be cleverly used to drive the high-humidity airflow generated by the humidification component 100 at high speed, thereby effectively delivering it to the entire space of the storage room.

[0072] It should be noted that when the humidification component 100 is in operation, it is mainly in the stage of stopping cooling. Even if the evaporator 1001 is located in the air supply duct 901, the evaporator 1001 is not in operation. The second fan is kept on to accelerate the high humidity air blown out by the humidification component 100 and interact with the indoor air of the storage room, reducing the probability of high humidity airflow frosting due to low temperature.

[0073] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the cover plate 104 is provided with a water collection trough 111, located below the evaporator 1001, for collecting and guiding water flow. Specifically, the water collection trough 111 gathers the collected condensate / defrost water into a water flow and directs it to the water storage unit 102. A portion of the first air outlet 108 extends into the water collection trough 111. When the water flow in the water collection trough 111 reaches the first air outlet 108 located within the water collection trough 111, the water will fall from the first air outlet 108, thereby replenishing the water storage unit 102. For example, when the refrigeration equipment is defrosting, the generated defrost water falls into the water collection trough 111 under gravity. The defrost water then returns to the water storage unit 102 along the water collection trough 111 for reuse, effectively reducing the frequency of water addition by the user.

[0074] In some other embodiments, a water inlet can also be provided on the cover plate 104. The water inlet is located on the bottom wall of the water receiving tank 111 and above the water storage device 102. The water flow from the water receiving tank 111 falls into the water storage device 102 from the water inlet to replenish the water storage device 102.

[0075] By installing a water collection tank 111 below the evaporator 1001, the condensate produced by the evaporator 1001 is effectively collected and guided. This water is then used to evaporate through humidifying materials, thereby humidifying the air. This design not only improves the utilization rate of water resources but also reduces the frequency of water addition by users.

[0076] 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.

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2. The humidifying assembly of claim 1, wherein, The application relates to a humidifying assembly.

3. The humidifying assembly of claim 2, wherein, The application relates to a humidifying assembly.

4. The humidifying assembly of claim 3, wherein, The application relates to a humidifying assembly.

5. The humidifying assembly of claim 2, wherein, The application relates to a humidifying assembly.

6. The humidifying assembly of claim 2, wherein, The application relates to a humidifying assembly.

7. The humidifying assembly of claim 2, wherein, The application relates to a humidifying assembly.

8. The humidifying assembly of claim 1, wherein, The application relates to a humidifying assembly.

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11. The refrigeration appliance of claim 9, wherein, The refrigeration assembly comprises an evaporator, the distributor is configured as a cover plate arranged above the water storage member, and the cover plate is provided with a water collecting groove located below the evaporator and used for guiding water flow to the water storage member.

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