Storage cabinet with multiple storage chambers
By designing a combination of a humidified water storage box and a humidifier fan in the storage cabinet, the problem that the existing humidification device cannot take into account the storage cabinets of multiple rooms is solved, and the humidity adjustment of multiple storage rooms is achieved, reducing manufacturing costs and improving user experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202311136855.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-08-31
- Filing Date
- 2023-09-04
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-28
AI Technical Summary
In the existing humidification device, the water storage box can only humidify one storage room, and cannot take into account the storage cabinets of multiple rooms, which increases the manufacturing cost of the humidification device.
A storage cabinet with multiple storage rooms is designed. The humidification device realizes the humidity adjustment of multiple storage rooms through a humidification water storage box, and uses a humidification fan to guide high-humidity air to each room.
The humidity adjustment of multiple storage chambers can be achieved through one humidification water storage box, reducing the manufacturing cost of the humidification module and improving the user experience.
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Abstract
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Technical Field
[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of humidification products, and in particular to a storage cabinet with multiple storage compartments. Background Art
[0002] As people's living standards improve, different items will be stored in different lockers, and the storage conditions of the lockers will be controlled to meet the storage needs of the items, such as wine cabinets, medicine cabinets, refrigerators, etc. Different items have different requirements for their own storage temperature and humidity. For items with higher storage humidity requirements, the humidity inside the locker cannot be too low, otherwise it may affect the quality of the stored items.
[0003] Existing lockers usually use a humidification module to ensure the humidity requirements in the cabinet. The humidification module is provided with a humidification water storage box, which is set in the storage room. The humidified air is distributed in the cabinet through natural evaporation of the water storage box or by blower-assisted blowing to achieve a suitable humidity environment. However, the inventors found that the prior art has at least the following problems: the water storage box in the existing humidification device can often only humidify one storage room, and cannot take into account the lockers with multiple rooms. For lockers with multiple rooms, corresponding water storage boxes are often required to be respectively provided, which increases the manufacturing cost of the humidification device. Summary of the invention
[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a storage cabinet with multiple storage compartments, which can achieve humidity regulation of multiple storage compartments through a humidification water storage box, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the humidification module.
[0005] To achieve the above object, an embodiment of the present invention provides a locker with multiple storage compartments, comprising: Cabinet; at least a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment are formed in the cabinet; a partition A humidifying device, comprising a partition, a first water storage box, a first humidifying fan and a second humidifying fan; The first storage compartment and the second storage compartment are separated by a humidifying device; the first water storage box, the first humidifying fan and the second humidifying fan are all built into the partition; the first water storage box includes a water storage box body and a water storage box cover, and the water storage box cover is detachably covered on the opening of the water storage box body; An insulating component is provided on one surface of the water storage box cover body close to the water storage box body, and the vertical height of the insulating component is less than the depth of the water storage box body; the insulating component and the water in the water storage box body form an air insulating layer to divide the water storage box body into a first water storage part and a second water storage part that are connected; The first water storage portion is provided with a first air inlet and a first air outlet facing the first storage compartment, and the air outlet of the first humidifying fan is connected to the first air inlet; The second water storage portion is provided with a second air inlet and a second air outlet facing the second storage compartment, and the air outlet of the second humidifying fan is connected to the second air inlet.
[0006] As an improvement of the above solution, the first water storage box also includes a moisture-conducting component, which is respectively arranged in the first water storage part and the second water storage part. The water in the first water storage part and the second water storage part permeates upward through the moisture-conducting component to form humidified air.
[0007] As an improvement of the above scheme, the humidifying device also includes a second water storage box, a water injection pipe and a water injection pump. The second water storage box is arranged at the bottom of the cabinet of the locker, and the second water storage box is connected to the first water storage box through the water injection pipe and the water injection pump.
[0008] As an improvement of the above solution, a third storage compartment is further provided in the cabinet, the third storage compartment is separated from the second storage compartment by a partition, and the third storage compartment is close to the bottom of the cabinet; the second water storage box is located below the third storage compartment, the second water storage box is provided with a third air outlet facing the third storage compartment, and the humidified air in the second water storage box is guided to the third storage compartment through the third air outlet.
[0009] As an improvement of the above solution, the humidifying device further includes a first liquid level sensor and a second liquid level sensor, wherein the first liquid level sensor is connected to the first water storage box; and the second liquid level sensor is connected to the second water storage box.
[0010] As an improvement of the above solution, the first liquid level sensor is an electrode liquid level sensor, and the electrode liquid level sensor includes a first electrode portion and a second electrode portion; One end of the first electrode portion is flush with the highest water level line of the first water storage box, and one end of the second electrode portion is flush with the highest water level line of the first water storage box.
[0011] As an improvement of the above scheme, the second liquid level sensor is a magnetic float liquid level sensor, the magnetic float includes a magnetic float and a sensor, the magnetic float is located in a preset accommodating cavity in the second water storage box, the accommodating cavity is connected to the second water storage box, and the sensor is located above the accommodating cavity.
[0012] As an improvement of the above solution, the humidifying device further includes an external water pipe and a water valve, and the second water storage box is connected to an external water source through the external water pipe and the water valve.
[0013] As an improvement of the above solution, the humidifying device further includes a flow meter, which is arranged on the external water pipe and is used to monitor the real-time water injection flow of the external water pipe.
[0014] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a multi-storage compartment locker, comprising: A cabinet body; at least a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment are formed in the cabinet body, and the first storage compartment and the second storage compartment are separated by a partition; A humidifying device, comprising a partition, a first water storage box, a first humidifying fan and a second humidifying fan; The first water storage box is built into the partition; the first water storage box is provided with a first air outlet facing the first storage compartment and a second air outlet facing the second storage compartment, respectively; when the first humidifying fan is started, air is supplied to the first water storage box, and the humidified air in the first water storage box is guided to the first storage compartment through the first air outlet; when the second humidifying fan is started, air is supplied to the first water storage box, and the humidified air in the first water storage box is guided to the second storage compartment through the second air outlet. Partition Compared with the prior art, the locker with multiple storage compartments disclosed in the present invention has a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment provided in the locker body, and the first storage compartment and the second storage compartment are separated by a partition; the locker is also provided with a humidifying device, including a partition, a first water storage box, a first humidifying fan and a second humidifying fan; the humidifying device is arranged in the partition; the first water storage box is provided with a first air outlet facing the first storage compartment and a second air outlet facing the second storage compartment, the first humidifying fan is used to supply air to the first water storage box, and guide the humidified air in the first water storage box to the first storage compartment through the first air outlet; the second humidifying fan is used to supply air to the first water storage box, and guide the humidified air in the first water storage box to the second storage compartment through the second air outlet. By adopting the technical means of the embodiment of the present invention, the first water storage box of the humidifying device is arranged in the compartment partition of the adjacent first storage compartment and the second storage compartment, and air is supplied to the first water storage box through two humidifying fans, so that the high-humidity air in the first water storage box enters the corresponding compartment from the first air outlet and the second air outlet respectively, and then the humidity of the corresponding compartment is adjusted. That is, the humidity of multiple storage compartments can be adjusted through one water storage box for humidification, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the humidification module and improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a first structure of a locker with multiple storage compartments provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the first water storage box in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 is an exploded schematic diagram of the first water storage box in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a first structure of an isolation component in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a second structure of an isolation component in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a first structure of a humidifying device in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the second water storage box in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of a second structure of a locker with multiple storage compartments according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 9 is a schematic structural diagram of a second liquid level sensor in an embodiment of the present invention; Fig.10 is a second structural schematic diagram of a humidifying device in an embodiment of the present invention; In the figure, 100, cabinet; 110, first storage compartment; 120, second storage compartment; 130, third storage compartment; 140, 150, partitions; 200, humidifying device; 210, first water storage box; 211, water storage box body; 2111, first water storage part; 2112, second water storage part; 212, water storage box cover; 2121, isolation component; 2122, first water inlet; 213, first air outlet; 214, second air outlet; 215, first air inlet; 216, second air inlet; 217, moisture guide plate; 218, humidifying fiber; 220, first humidifying fan; 230, second humidifying fan; 240, second water storage box; 241, roller mechanism; 242, touch switch; 243, second water inlet; 244, third air outlet; 250, water injection pipe; 260, water injection pump; 270, liquid level sensor; 271, first liquid level sensor; 2711, first electrode part; 2712, second electrode part; 272, second liquid level sensor; 2721, magnetic float; 2722, sensor; 2723, accommodating chamber 280, external water pipe; 290, water valve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0016] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0017] In the description of the specification and claims, it is to be understood that the terms first, second, etc. in the specification and claims are only used for the purpose of describing the same technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated, nor necessarily describing the order or time sequence. The terms are interchangeable where appropriate. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features.
[0018] See also Figure 1 , is a first structural schematic diagram of a multi-storage compartment locker provided by an embodiment of the present invention. An embodiment of the present invention provides a multi-storage compartment locker, including a cabinet body, wherein the cabinet body 100 is provided with a plurality of storage compartments, wherein the storage compartments are used to store articles, and optionally, the storage compartments in this embodiment are divided into a first storage compartment 110, a second storage compartment 120, and a third storage compartment 130, wherein the first storage compartment 110 and the second storage compartment 120 are separated by a partition 140, and the second storage compartment 120 and the third storage compartment 130 are also separated by a partition 150, and the interior of each storage compartment can be set to a plurality of storage layers, or a plurality of storage compartments, etc., and can also be set to other formats according to user needs, which does not affect the beneficial effects of the present invention.
[0019] It should be noted that the storage cabinet can be used in a variety of scenarios to store different types of items, such as a wine cabinet, medicine cabinet, merchandise cabinet or refrigerator, thereby providing a storage environment with corresponding conditions for different types of items.
[0020] Generally, in order to ensure the appropriate ambient temperature and humidity inside the locker, the locker is also provided with a humidifying device 200 and a refrigerating device connected to each storage compartment. Furthermore, the locker also includes a controller, which is respectively connected to the refrigerating device and the humidifying device 200 to realize information collection, calculation and analysis, and the issuance of control instructions, so as to control the operating parameters of the refrigerating device, the start-up or shutdown of the humidifying device 200, and other working states.
[0021] Specifically, the refrigeration device is used to provide coldness for the storage room to reduce the compartment temperature of the storage room and keep the storage room at a low temperature. The refrigeration device can be a compressor refrigeration, a semiconductor refrigeration or other refrigeration methods. The output coldness of the refrigeration device can be adjusted according to actual needs. The adjustment of the output coldness is adjusted according to the system demand load, and is determined by comprehensively adjusting the ambient temperature, the compartment temperature and the compartment humidity, so as to control the temperature and humidity of the storage room to meet the requirements. Among them, when the compressor refrigeration method is adopted, the purpose of adjusting the output coldness can be achieved by adjusting the operating speed and / or operating frequency of the compressor. When semiconductor refrigeration is adopted, the purpose of adjusting the output coldness can be achieved by adjusting the input voltage. Of course, if other refrigeration methods are adopted, the output coldness can also be adjusted according to actual conditions, which will not be repeated here.
[0022] As an optional implementation, the refrigeration device adopts a compressor refrigeration method, and the refrigeration device includes components such as a compressor, a condenser, a drying filter, a capillary tube and an evaporator. The working structure of the refrigeration device includes a compression process, a condensation process, a throttling process and an evaporation process. Among them, the compression process is: when the locker is powered on, when there is a refrigeration demand in the storage room, the compressor starts to work, and the low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant is sucked into the compressor, compressed into a high-temperature, high-pressure superheated gas in the compressor cylinder and then discharged into the condenser; the condensation process is: the high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant gas dissipates heat through the condenser, the temperature continues to drop, and is gradually cooled to a saturated vapor at room temperature and high pressure, and further cooled to a saturated liquid, and the temperature no longer drops. The temperature at this time is called the condensation temperature. The pressure of the refrigerant remains almost unchanged during the entire condensation process; the throttling process is: the condensed refrigerant saturated liquid is filtered out of water and impurities by the drying filter and flows into the capillary tube, through which it is throttled and depressurized, and the refrigerant becomes wet steam at room temperature and low pressure; the evaporation process is: it then begins to absorb heat and vaporize in the evaporator, which not only reduces the temperature of the evaporator and its surroundings, but also turns the refrigerant into a low-temperature, low-pressure gas. The refrigerant coming out of the evaporator returns to the compressor again, repeating the above process, transferring the heat in the storage room to the air outside the cabinet, achieving the purpose of refrigeration.
[0023] Of course, the specific form of the refrigeration device and its refrigeration method involved in the above scenario are only examples. In actual applications, they can be set according to actual conditions and are not specifically limited here.
[0024] The humidifying device 200 is used to provide moisture for the storage compartment and adjust the compartment humidity of the storage compartment. It can start or stop running according to control requirements. The humidifying device 200 includes a partition 140, a first water storage box 210, a first humidifying fan 220 and a second humidifying fan 230. The humidifying device 200 is built into the partition 140, and the first water storage box 210 is built into the partition 140 to provide humidified moisture for the first storage compartment 110 and the second storage compartment 120.
[0025] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the first water storage box in an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 2 is an exploded schematic diagram of the first water storage box in the embodiment of the present invention, wherein the first water storage box 210 comprises a water storage box body 211 and a water storage box cover 212, wherein the water storage box cover 212 detachably covers the opening of the water storage box body 211. The water storage box cover 212 is provided with a first water injection port 2122, through which the water filling operation of the first water storage box can be realized.
[0026] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a first structure of the isolation component 2121 in an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 2 is a schematic diagram of the second structure of the isolation component 2121 in the embodiment of the present invention, wherein an isolation component 2121 is fixedly provided on one surface of the water storage box cover 212 close to the water storage box body 211, and the isolation component 2121 can be integrally formed with the water storage box cover 212, or can be separately fixed to the water storage box cover 212, and the vertical height of the isolation component 2121 is less than the depth of the water storage box body 211; the isolation component 2121 forms an air isolation layer with the water in the water storage box body 211 to divide the water storage box body 211 into a first water storage part 2111 and a second water storage part 2112 that are connected.
[0027] Optionally, the isolation component 2121 is vertically arranged on the surface of the water storage box cover 212.
[0028] Preferably, the isolation component 2121 is a baffle.
[0029] The first water storage part 2111 is provided with a first air inlet 215 and a first air outlet 213 facing the first storage compartment 110, and the air outlet of the first humidifying fan 220 is connected to the first air inlet 215. In addition, the air outlet of the first humidifying fan 220 may not be connected to the first air inlet 215. The air outlet of the first humidifying fan 220 is arranged corresponding to the first air inlet 215 to ensure that the humidified air can be guided from the partition to the first storage compartment 110, that is, to ensure that the humidified air can be guided from the first air outlet 213 to the first storage compartment 110; when the first humidifying fan 220 is started and operated, air is supplied to the first water storage part 2111, and the humidified air in the first water storage part 2111 is guided to the first storage compartment 110 through the first air outlet 213, thereby adjusting the humidity inside the first storage compartment 110.
[0030] The second water storage portion 2112 is provided with a second air inlet 216 and a second air outlet 214 facing the second storage compartment 120. The air outlet of the second humidifying fan 230 is connected to or corresponding to the second air inlet 216. When the second humidifying fan 230 is started and operated, it supplies air to the second water storage portion 2112, and guides the humidified air in the second water storage portion 2112 into the second storage compartment 120 through the second air outlet 214, thereby adjusting the humidity inside the second storage compartment 120.
[0031] By adopting the technical means of the embodiment of the present invention, an isolation component is provided on the cover of the first water storage box in the embodiment of the present invention, and there is a certain gap between the isolation component and the bottom of the body of the first water storage box, so that the water stored in the first water storage box can flow. At the same time, the isolation component and the water form an air isolation layer, so that only water flows through the first water storage part and the second water storage part divided by the first water storage box, but air does not flow, thereby preventing air convection between the first storage compartment and the second storage compartment, and avoiding the situation where the temperature and humidity of the first storage compartment and the second storage compartment are set to different levels, and the temperature and humidity caused by air exchange interfere with each other.
[0032] As a more preferred embodiment, the first water storage box 210 also includes a moisture-conducting component, which is respectively arranged in the first water storage part and the second water storage part. The water in the first water storage part 2111 and the second water storage part 2112 penetrates upward through the moisture-conducting component to form humidified air.
[0033] Preferably, the moisture deflecting component is composed of a moisture deflecting plate 217 and a humidifying fiber 218. The moisture deflecting plate 217 is arranged in the water storage box body 211, that is, respectively arranged in the first water storage part 2111 and the second water storage part 2112. The humidifying fiber 218 is arranged above the moisture deflecting plate 217. The water in the first water storage part 2111 and the second water storage part 2112 penetrates upward through the moisture deflecting plate 217 to the humidifying fiber 218 to form humidified air.
[0034] By adopting the technical means of the embodiment of the present invention, the humidifying fiber is installed on the moisture guide plate, and absorbs water from the first water storage box body to keep itself moist, greatly increasing the evaporation area of water and improving the humidification effect on the first storage compartment and the second storage compartment. In addition, due to the characteristics of the humidifying fiber, even if the first water storage box is out of water, the humidifying fiber can still remain moist for a period of time to maintain the humidification performance.
[0035] An embodiment of the present invention provides a locker with multiple storage compartments, wherein a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment are provided in the locker body, and the first storage compartment and the second storage compartment are separated by a partition; the locker is further provided with a humidifying device, including a partition, a first water storage box, a first humidifying fan, and a second humidifying fan; the first water storage box is provided in the partition; a first air outlet facing the first storage compartment and a second air outlet facing the second storage compartment are provided on the first water storage box, and the first humidifying fan supplies air to the first water storage box when it is started and operates, and guides the humidified air in the first water storage box to the first storage compartment through the first air outlet; the second humidifying fan supplies air to the first water storage box when it is started and operates, and guides the humidified air in the first water storage box to the second storage compartment through the second air outlet.
[0036] In some embodiments, the partition 140 is square as a whole, having sides and a bottom connected to each other, and a first water storage box 210 that is connected and integrated is arranged on both sides. A separate moisture-conducting part is formed in the middle, and the moisture-conducting part includes a moisture-conducting plate 217 and a humidifying fiber 218. The upper part of the partition 140 is closed by a water storage box cover 212, and the partition 140 is connected and fixed to the inner tank of the cabinet 100 as a whole.
[0037] In some embodiments, interconnected integrated moisture-conducting parts are provided on both sides, and a first water storage box 210 is formed separately in the middle.
[0038] By adopting the technical means of the embodiment of the present invention, the first water storage box of the humidifying device is arranged in the compartment partition of the adjacent first storage compartment and the second storage compartment, and air is supplied to the first water storage box through two humidifying fans, so that the high-humidity air in the first water storage box enters the corresponding compartment from the first air outlet and the second air outlet respectively, and then the humidity of the corresponding compartment is adjusted. That is, the humidity of multiple storage compartments can be adjusted through one water storage box for humidification, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the humidification module and improving the user experience.
[0039] In some embodiments, see Figure 6 , is a schematic diagram of the first structure of a humidifying device in an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the humidifying device further comprises a second water storage box 240, a water injection pipe 250 and a water injection pump 260, wherein the second water storage box 240 is arranged at the bottom of the cabinet 100 of the locker, and the second water storage box 240 is connected to the first water storage box 210 through the water injection pipe 250 and the water injection pump 260, and the second water storage box 240 is used to replenish water for the first water storage box 210. Specifically, one end of the water injection pipe 250 is inserted into the first water injection port 2122 of the first water storage box 210, and the other end is inserted into the water outlet of the second water storage box 240, and the water injection pump 260 is arranged on the water injection pipe 250. Under the control of the controller, the water injection pump 260 is turned on at regular intervals to extract water from the second water storage box 240 and inject it into the first water storage box 210. Generally, the capacity of the second water storage box 240 is greater than that of the first water storage box 210.
[0040] See also Figure 7 , is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the second water storage box in an embodiment of the present invention. The second water storage box 240 is configured as a push-pull water storage box, including a second water storage box body, a roller mechanism 241 and a touch switch 242. The roller mechanism 241 is arranged below the second water storage box body, and is used to push the second water storage box body to move, so that the user can pull out the second water storage box for manual water addition. The touch switch 242 is arranged behind the second water storage box body, and is used to sense whether the second water storage box is pushed and pulled in place, so as to ensure that the water injection system can operate only after the second water storage box is correctly placed.
[0041] As a preferred embodiment, see Figure 8, is a second structural schematic diagram of a storage cabinet with multiple storage compartments in an embodiment of the present invention, wherein a third storage compartment 130 is provided in the cabinet body 100, the third storage compartment 130 is separated from the second storage compartment 120 by a partition 150, and the third storage compartment 130 is close to the bottom of the cabinet body 100; the second water storage box 240 is located below the third storage compartment 130, and the second water storage box 240 is provided with a third air outlet 244 facing the third storage compartment 130, and the humidified air in the second water storage box 240 is guided to the third storage compartment 130 through the third air outlet 244, thereby adjusting the humidity inside the third storage compartment 130.
[0042] In the embodiment of the present invention, the second water storage box 240 is used to replenish water for the first water storage box 210, and is also used to provide moisture for the third storage compartment 130. The humidity in the third storage compartment 130 is adjusted by replenishing humidity to the third storage compartment through the third air outlet through natural evaporation of a large area of liquid surface.
[0043] By adopting the technical means of the embodiment of the present invention and reusing the second water storage box, there is no need to set up an additional small water storage box with the same function as the first water storage box in the third storage room for humidification, which further simplifies the structure of the humidification device and reduces the manufacturing cost of the humidification device.
[0044] The humidifying device 200 further includes a liquid level sensor 270, specifically including a first liquid level sensor 271 and a second liquid level sensor 272. Figure 5 The first liquid level sensor 271 is disposed in the first water storage box 210, and is used to send a full water signal when the water storage amount of the first water storage box 210 reaches a maximum water level line.
[0045] Preferably, the first liquid level sensor 271 is an electrode liquid level sensor, which includes a first electrode portion 2711 and a second electrode portion 2712; one end of the first electrode portion 2711 is flush with the highest water level line of the first water storage box 210, and one end of the second electrode portion 2712 is flush with the highest water level line of the first water storage box 210.
[0046] It should be noted that the electrode liquid level sensor detects the liquid level by measuring the liquid conductivity, so it is mainly composed of two electrodes and an electromechanical conversion circuit. The electrodes are usually made of metal and non-metal materials. The metal electrodes are generally made of stainless steel or titanium, and the non-metal electrodes are generally made of polytetrafluoroethylene or polystyrene. The electromechanical conversion circuit converts the voltage signal measured by the electrode into a digital or analog signal and outputs it to the user.
[0047] The working principle of the electrode level sensor is based on the change of liquid conductivity. When the electrode is immersed in the liquid, the liquid level can be calculated by measuring the voltage difference between the electrodes. The liquid conductivity is inversely proportional to the solute concentration in the liquid, so the liquid level can be detected by the change of resistance when the electrode is immersed in the liquid.
[0048] In the embodiment of the present invention, when the water level in the first water storage box 210 rises to the highest water level line, the first motor part 2711 and the second electrode part 2712 are turned on, so that the electrode liquid level sensor can send a full water signal.
[0049] Optionally, the first liquid level sensor 271 can also be a sensor constructed based on the principle of liquid level pressure detection. When the water level in the first water storage box 210 rises to the position of the first liquid level sensor 271, the first liquid level sensor 271 detects the change in liquid pressure and sends out the full water signal; the first liquid level sensor 271 can also be a sensor constructed based on the principle of obstacle obstruction. When the water level in the first water storage box 210 rises to the position of the first liquid level sensor 271, the first liquid level sensor 271 detects obstruction and sends out the full water signal; of course, the first liquid level sensor 271 can also be set based on other detection principles, as long as it can realize the function of sending a full water signal when the water storage amount in the first water storage box 210 reaches the highest water level line, it will not affect the beneficial effects achieved by the present invention.
[0050] It should be noted that the maximum water level line can be set according to actual needs, for example, set to the position of the maximum water storage capacity of the second water storage box.
[0051] See also Fig. 9 , is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second liquid level sensor in an embodiment of the present invention. The second liquid level sensor 272 is arranged in the second water storage box 240, and is used to send a water shortage signal when the water storage amount of the second water storage box 240 is lower than the corresponding minimum water level line.
[0052] Preferably, the second liquid level sensor 272 is a magnetic float liquid level sensor, which includes a magnetic float 2721 and a sensor 2722. The magnetic float 2721 is located in a preset accommodating chamber 2723 in the second water storage box 240. The accommodating chamber 2723 is connected to the second water storage box 240. The sensor 2722 is located above the accommodating chamber 2723.
[0053] It should be noted that a portion of the second water storage box 240 is used to form the accommodating chamber 2723 , and the accommodating chamber 2723 is communicated with the second water storage box 240 . Therefore, the water level in the accommodating chamber 2723 is the same as that in the second water storage box 240 .
[0054] In the magnetic float liquid level sensor, a pair of magnets are installed on the magnetic float, and the sensor is a magnetoresistive sensor or Hall element. When the liquid level changes, the magnet generates a change in the magnetic field, and the liquid level is measured by the changing signal of the magnetoresistive sensor or Hall element. The signal generated by the magnetoresistive sensor or Hall element is linearly related to the liquid level, and can accurately reflect the liquid level in real time.
[0055] In an embodiment of the present invention, when the liquid level in the second water storage box 240 drops and causes the magnetic float 2721 and the sensor 2722 to exceed a certain distance, it is considered that the current water storage capacity of the second water storage box is lower than the lowest water level line, so the sensor 2722 outputs the water shortage signal, thereby controlling the external water source to automatically inject water or reminding the user to manually inject water.
[0056] Of course, the second liquid level sensor 272 can also be set based on other detection principles, as long as it can achieve the function of sending a water shortage signal when the water storage amount in the second water storage box 240 is lower than the lowest water level line, it will not affect the beneficial effects achieved by the present invention.
[0057] It should be noted that the minimum water level line can be set according to actual needs, for example, it can be set to a position of one eighth of the maximum water storage capacity of the second water storage box.
[0058] As a preferred implementation, in the embodiment of the present invention, the controller is used to perform steps S11 to S13: S11, after the locker is powered on, controlling the water injection pump to start, so as to pump water from the second water storage box to the first water storage box through the water injection pipe; S12, when receiving the full water signal sent by the first liquid level sensor, controlling the water injection pump to turn off; after the water injection pump is turned off and a first time has passed, controlling the water injection pump to turn on again; wherein the first time is calculated based on the target water storage capacity and water consumption rate of the first water storage box; S13: When receiving the water shortage signal sent by the second liquid level sensor, determining that the second water storage box is short of water.
[0059] In the embodiment of the present invention, after the locker is powered on, the humidifier 200 also starts to operate in response to the corresponding control command. When the humidifier 200 starts to operate for the first time, water is first added to the second water storage box 240. The water filling method can be manual water filling by the user or water filling by an external water source. The amount of water filled into the second water storage box 240 generally does not exceed three quarters of the maximum capacity of the second water storage box 240. Then, after the second water storage box 240 is filled with water, the second water storage box 240 is controlled to perform the water filling action to replenish water for the first water storage box 210, specifically, the water filling pump 260 is controlled to start, so as to pump water from the second water storage box 240 to the first water storage box 210 through the water filling pipe 250. The first liquid level sensor 271 detects in real time whether the water storage amount in the first water storage box 210 reaches the corresponding target water storage amount V1. When receiving the full water signal sent by the first liquid level sensor 271, the second water storage box 240 is controlled to stop the water injection action, specifically, the water injection pump 260 is controlled to stop running. Thereafter, the humidifying device 14 works normally, consuming the water in the first water storage box 210 to provide moisture for the first storage compartment 110 and the second storage compartment 120.
[0060] The embodiment of the present invention sets a first time length t1 to characterize the fastest water consumption time of the first water storage box 141, that is, the time required to consume the water in the first water storage box 210 assuming that the humidification device is in continuous operation. The first time length t1 is calculated based on the target water storage capacity V1 of the first water storage box and the water consumption rate. The water consumption rate can be calculated and tested based on prior knowledge. After the water injection action of the second water storage box 240 is completed, that is, after the water injection into the first water storage box 210 is stopped, the timing module starts timing, and after the first time length t1 has passed, the second water storage box 240 is controlled again to perform the water injection action to replenish water for the first water storage box 210, and this cycle is repeated.
[0061] As the number of times the first water storage box 210 is replenished increases, the water in the second water storage box 240 is consumed. When a water shortage signal sent by the second liquid level sensor 272 is received, it indicates that the water in the second water storage box 240 is consumed, and it is determined that the second water storage box 240 is short of water.
[0062] As a preferred implementation, the embodiment of the present invention is further implemented on the basis of any of the above embodiments, and the embodiment of the present invention optimizes the way of injecting water when the second water storage box is short of water.
[0063] In an alternative embodiment, see Fig.10 , is a second structural diagram of a humidifying device in an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the humidifying device 200 further comprises an external water pipe 280 and a water valve 290, and the second water storage box is connected to an external water source via the external water pipe 280 and the water valve 290. Fig.10 As shown, one end of the external water pipe 280 is inserted into the water injection port of the second water storage box 240, and the other end is connected to an external water source, such as a reservoir, a pool, etc. A water valve 290 is provided on the external water pipe 280, and the water valve 290 is used to control the start and stop of the water injection process of the second water storage box 240. The water valve 290 is started or stopped under the control of the controller, and the water in the external water source is extracted and injected into the second water storage box 240 when it is started.
[0064] Then in step S13, that is, after determining that the second water storage box is short of water, the controller is further configured to execute step S14: S14, controlling the water valve to open so as to pump water from the external water source to the second water storage box through the external water pipe.
[0065] Preferably, the humidifying device further comprises a flow meter, which is arranged on the external water pipe and is used to monitor the real-time water injection flow of the external water pipe.
[0066] Then in step S14, that is, after controlling the water valve to open so as to pump water from the external water source to the second water storage box through the external water pipe, the controller is further configured to execute steps S15 and S16: S15, judging whether the current water storage capacity of the second water storage box reaches the target water storage capacity corresponding to the second water storage box according to the real-time water injection flow rate and the accumulated opening time of the water valve; S16: If yes, control the water valve to close to stop pumping water to the second water storage box.
[0067] In the embodiment of the present invention, water is replenished for the second water storage box by using an external water source. The target water storage capacity V2 corresponding to the second water storage box may be the maximum water storage capacity of the second water storage box 240, or any water storage capacity less than the maximum water storage capacity set according to user needs. Since the external water source may be affected by regional water pressure differences and the water flow rate is unstable, a flow meter is set to monitor the water injection flow in real time, and the capacity of the water currently injected into the second water storage box 240 is calculated based on the real-time water injection flow and the accumulated opening time of the water valve, and then the water injection is stopped when the current water storage capacity reaches the target water storage capacity V2.
[0068] As a preferred embodiment, the locker further includes an alarm device, which is used to execute a preset fault alarm action. Then in step S16, that is, after controlling the water valve to close to stop pumping water to the second water storage box, the controller is further used to execute step S17: S17: If the water shortage signal is continuously received, the alarm device is controlled to execute a preset fault alarm action.
[0069] After the second water storage box 240 is replenished with water, the second water storage box 240 will continue to perform the water filling action for the first water storage box 210. In the embodiment of the present invention, if the water filling of the second water storage box is completed, that is, after the water pumping to the second water storage box is stopped, the water shortage signal sent by the second liquid level sensor 271 is still received within a certain period of time, indicating that the water filling process has a fault, then the alarm device is controlled to perform a preset fault alarm action to remind the user to check and repair.
[0070] Optionally, the alarm device can be set in the form of a display screen, and realize fault alarm by displaying preset text information; the alarm device can also be set in the form of a voice module, and realize fault alarm by playing preset voice content; the alarm device can also be set in the form of an LED light group, and realize fault alarm according to a set display frequency or display color, etc.; the alarm device can also be set in the form of a buzzer, and realize fault alarm by emitting a whistle sound with a set frequency or a set volume. Of course, the alarm device can also be any two of the above forms or a combination of two forms, or other fault alarm forms, all of which do not affect the beneficial effects achieved by the present invention.
[0071] In another optional embodiment, the locker further includes a reminder device, which is used to execute a preset reminder action. Then in step S13, after determining that the second water storage box is short of water, the controller is further used to execute step S14': S14', controlling the reminder device to execute a preset reminder action; wherein the reminder action is used to remind the user to refill the second water storage box with water.
[0072] In an embodiment of the present invention, the second water storage box is replenished with water by manually adding water by the user. When it is determined that the second water storage box 240 is short of water, the controller controls the reminder device to start running and execute the corresponding reminder action. After receiving the reminder content, the user manually adds water to the second water storage box through the second water filling port 243 on the second water storage box.
[0073] Optionally, the reminder device can be set in the form of a display screen, and the water replenishment reminder is realized by displaying preset text information; the reminder device 7 can also be set in the form of a voice module, and the water replenishment reminder is realized by playing preset voice content; the reminder device can also be set in the form of an LED light group, and the water replenishment reminder is realized according to a set display frequency or display color, etc.; the reminder device can also be set in the form of a buzzer, and the water replenishment reminder is realized by emitting a whistle sound with a set frequency or a set volume. Of course, the reminder device can also be any two of the above forms or a combination of two forms, or other reminder forms, which do not affect the beneficial effects achieved by the present invention.
[0074] It should be noted that the humidifying device 200 can also replenish water for the second water storage box in two ways: an external water source and manual water addition by the user, which does not affect the beneficial effects achieved by the present invention.
[0075] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a multi-storage compartment locker, comprising: A cabinet body; at least a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment are formed in the cabinet body, and the first storage compartment and the second storage compartment are separated by a partition; A humidifying device, comprising a partition, a first water storage box, a first humidifying fan and a second humidifying fan; The first water storage box is built into the partition; the first water storage box is respectively provided with a first air outlet facing the first storage compartment and a second air outlet facing the second storage compartment; the first humidifying fan supplies air to the first water storage box when it is started, and guides the humidified air in the first water storage box to the first storage compartment through the first air outlet; the second humidifying fan supplies air to the first water storage box when it is started, and guides the humidified air in the first water storage box to the second storage compartment through the second air outlet.
[0076] By adopting the technical means of the embodiment of the present invention, the first water storage box of the humidifying device is arranged in the compartment partition of the adjacent first storage compartment and the second storage compartment, and air is supplied to the first water storage box through two humidifying fans, so that the high-humidity air in the first water storage box enters the corresponding compartment from the first air outlet and the second air outlet respectively, and then the humidity of the corresponding compartment is adjusted. That is, the humidity of multiple storage compartments can be adjusted through one water storage box for humidification, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the humidification module and improving the user experience.
[0077] The above is a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that a person skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of the present invention. These improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A locker with multiple storage compartments, characterized in that: include: Cabinet; the cabinet is formed with at least a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment; A humidifying device, comprising a partition, a first water storage box, a first humidifying fan and a second humidifying fan; The first storage compartment and the second storage compartment are separated by a partition; the first water storage box, the first humidification fan and the second humidification fan are all built in the partition; the first water storage box includes a water storage box body and a water storage box cover, and the water storage box cover is detachably covered at the opening of the water storage box body; An insulating component is provided on one surface of the water storage box cover body close to the water storage box body, and the vertical height of the insulating component is less than the depth of the water storage box body; the insulating component and the water in the water storage box body form an air insulating layer to divide the water storage box body into a first water storage part and a second water storage part that are connected; The first water storage portion is provided with a first air inlet and a first air outlet facing the first storage compartment, and the air outlet of the first humidifying fan is connected to the first air inlet; The second water storage portion is provided with a second air inlet and a second air outlet facing the second storage compartment, and the air outlet of the second humidifying fan is connected to the second air inlet.
2. The multi-storage compartment locker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first water storage box further includes a moisture-conducting component, which is respectively arranged in the first water storage part and the second water storage part. Water in the first water storage part and the second water storage part permeates upward through the moisture-conducting component to form humidified air.
3. The multi-storage compartment locker according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The humidifying device also includes a second water storage box, a water injection pipe and a water injection pump. The second water storage box is arranged at the bottom of the cabinet body of the locker, and the second water storage box is connected to the first water storage box through the water injection pipe and the water injection pump.
4. The multi-storage compartment locker according to claim 3, characterized in that: A third storage compartment is also provided in the cabinet, the third storage compartment is separated from the second storage compartment by a partition, and the third storage compartment is close to the bottom of the cabinet; the second water storage box is located below the third storage compartment, the second water storage box is provided with a third air outlet facing the third storage compartment, and the humidified air in the second water storage box is guided to the third storage compartment through the third air outlet.
5. The multi-storage compartment locker according to claim 3, characterized in that: The humidifying device further comprises a first liquid level sensor and a second liquid level sensor, wherein the first liquid level sensor is connected to the first water storage box; and the second liquid level sensor is connected to the second water storage box.
6. The multi-storage compartment locker according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first liquid level sensor is an electrode liquid level sensor, and the electrode liquid level sensor includes a first electrode portion and a second electrode portion; One end of the first electrode portion is flush with the highest water level line of the first water storage box, and one end of the second electrode portion is flush with the highest water level line of the first water storage box.
7. The multi-storage compartment locker according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second liquid level sensor is a magnetic float liquid level sensor, which includes a magnetic float and a sensor. The magnetic float is located in a preset accommodating cavity in the second water storage box, the accommodating cavity is connected to the second water storage box, and the sensor is located above the accommodating cavity.
8. The multi-storage compartment locker according to claim 3, characterized in that: The humidifying device further comprises an external water pipe and a water valve, and the second water storage box is connected to an external water source via the external water pipe and the water valve.
9. The multi-storage compartment locker according to claim 7, characterized in that: The humidifying device further comprises a flow meter, which is arranged on the external water pipe and is used to monitor the real-time water injection flow of the external water pipe.
10. A locker with multiple storage compartments, characterized in that: include: Cabinet; the cabinet is formed with at least a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment; A humidifying device, comprising a partition, a first water storage box, a first humidifying fan and a second humidifying fan; The first storage compartment and the second storage compartment are separated by a partition; the first water storage box is built in the partition; the first water storage box is respectively provided with a first air outlet facing the first storage compartment and a second air outlet facing the second storage compartment, and the first humidifying fan supplies air to the first water storage box when it is started, and guides the humidified air in the first water storage box to the first storage compartment through the first air outlet; the second humidifying fan supplies air to the first water storage box when it is started, and guides the humidified air in the first water storage box to the second storage compartment through the second air outlet.
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