Storage box, temperature and humidity adjusting method of storage box and cigar cabinet

Abstract

The invention relates to a storage box, a temperature and humidity adjusting method of the storage box and a cigar cabinet. The storage box comprises a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein a space for accommodating articles is formed in the first chamber; the first evaporation part is configured to exchange heat with air to generate condensed water; the first box body is configured to receive condensate water generated by the first evaporation part; the second box body is in operable communication with the first box body; the second evaporation part is arranged in the second box body and is configured to exchange heat with condensate water in the second box body; the condensate water in the second box body is configured to adjust at least one of the temperature and the humidity in the first chamber. The storage box can continuously and automatically produce and collect water under the condition that external water supply is not needed, the environment in the compartment can be dynamically regulated and controlled based on the collected condensate water, the condensate water is used for dynamically regulating and controlling the environment in the compartment, the problem that the fluctuation of the temperature and humidity in the compartment is large can be relieved, and the service life of the compartment is prolonged. And the constant-temperature and constant-humidity effect in the compartment is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of temperature and humidity control, and in particular, to a storage box, a temperature and humidity control method of the storage box, and a cigar cabinet. BACKGROUND

[0002] Since the cabinet for storing cigars needs to be strictly controlled in temperature and humidity, for example, the temperature is controlled at 18°C~20°C, and the humidity is controlled at 65%~68%, in some related technologies, the temperature and humidity of the cigar cabinet is controlled by using the ordinary air-cooled refrigeration mode of the refrigerator. Since the temperature control is related to the start and stop of the compressor, it will cause large temperature fluctuations in the cigar cabinet. Meanwhile, when the humidity is controlled, the temperature fluctuation is even larger, which cannot meet the control requirements of the cigar cabinet on temperature and humidity. SUMMARY

[0003] Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a storage box, a temperature and humidity control method of the storage box, and a cigar cabinet, which are used to alleviate the problem of large fluctuations in temperature and humidity control in the storage box.

[0004] In one aspect of the present disclosure, a storage box is provided, comprising:

[0005] a first chamber, in which a space for accommodating articles is formed;

[0006] a first evaporative member configured to exchange heat with air to generate condensate water;

[0007] a first box body configured to receive the condensate water generated by the first evaporative member;

[0008] a second box body in operable communication with the first box body; and

[0009] a second evaporative member disposed in the second box body and configured to exchange heat with the condensate water in the second box body;

[0010] wherein the condensate water in the second box body is configured to adjust at least one of the temperature and the humidity in the first chamber.

[0011] In some embodiments, the storage box further comprises a humidifying assembly, which comprises:

[0012] a spraying member disposed in the second box body and configured to spray part of the condensate water in the second box body to form an atomized airflow;

[0013] a humidifying port in communication between the second box body and the first chamber, for guiding the atomized airflow to the first chamber.

[0014] In some embodiments, the humidifying assembly further comprises:

[0015] A humidifying fan is arranged in a space between the second box and the first chamber, and is configured to operatively connect the humidifying port and the first chamber.

[0016] In some embodiments, the humidifying assembly further comprises:

[0017] An adjusting member is arranged at one side of the humidifying port, and is configured to adjust the opening and closing of the humidifying port and the opening size.

[0018] In some embodiments, the storage tank further comprises:

[0019] A third evaporating member is arranged in the first chamber;

[0020] A first circulation pipeline connects the third evaporating member and the second box; and

[0021] A first water pump is arranged in the first circulation pipeline.

[0022] In some embodiments, the storage tank further comprises:

[0023] A spraying member is arranged in the second box; and

[0024] A humidifying port is arranged to connect the first chamber and the second box.

[0025] The first circulation pipeline comprises a water inlet pipeline and a water outlet pipeline, the water inlet pipeline connects the second box and an inlet of the third evaporating member, and the water outlet pipeline connects an outlet of the third evaporating member and the spraying member.

[0026] In some embodiments, the storage tank further comprises:

[0027] A compressor and a condensing member, the compressor, the condensing member and the second evaporating member are sequentially connected to form a refrigeration cycle system;

[0028] A control valve is arranged on a first pipeline between the condensing member and the second evaporating member, a connecting portion is further arranged on the first pipeline, and the connecting portion is closer to the second evaporating member than the control valve.

[0029] A second pipeline connects the control valve and the connecting portion, the first evaporating member is arranged in the second pipeline, and the control valve is configured to control the opening and closing of the second pipeline.

[0030] In some embodiments, the control valve comprises a first valve position and a second valve position, the control valve is configured to disconnect the second pipeline at the first valve position, and the control valve is configured to connect the second pipeline at the second valve position.

[0031] In some embodiments, the storage tank further comprises:

[0032] a second chamber;

[0033] a fourth evaporation element arranged in the second chamber; and

[0034] a second circulation pipeline connecting the fourth evaporation element and the second box body.

[0035] In one aspect of the present disclosure, a humidor is provided, which comprises the storage box described above.

[0036] In one aspect of the present disclosure, a method for temperature and humidity control of a storage box is provided, which comprises the following steps:

[0037] determining whether the amount of condensed water in the second box body reaches a preset water amount;

[0038] if the amount of condensed water in the second box body reaches the preset water amount, controlling the second evaporation element to work and the first evaporation element not to work;

[0039] if the amount of condensed water in the second box body does not reach the preset water amount, controlling the first evaporation element and the second evaporation element to work simultaneously.

[0040] In some embodiments, in the case that the amount of condensed water in the second box body reaches the preset water amount, the second evaporation element is controlled to work and the first evaporation element is not controlled to work, the method further comprises the following steps:

[0041] detecting whether the water temperature in the second box body reaches a first preset temperature value and whether the humidity in the first chamber is higher than a preset upper limit of humidity value;

[0042] if the water temperature in the second box body reaches the first preset temperature value and the humidity in the first chamber is not higher than the preset upper limit of humidity value and not lower than a preset lower limit of humidity value, controlling the compressor in the circulation refrigeration system in which the second evaporation element is arranged to stop.

[0043] In some embodiments, after the compressor is controlled to stop, the method further comprises the following steps:

[0044] detecting whether the temperature in the first chamber reaches a second preset temperature value;

[0045] if the temperature in the first chamber does not reach the second preset temperature value, controlling the first water pump to continue to be turned on to continuously provide power to send the condensed water in the second box body to the third evaporation element in the first chamber.

[0046] In some embodiments, if the temperature in the first chamber reaches the second preset temperature value, the first water pump is controlled to be turned off, the first fan in the first chamber is controlled to be kept turned on, and the humidifying fan of the humidifying assembly is controlled to be kept turned on.

[0047] In some embodiments, in the case that the amount of condensed water in the second box reaches the preset water amount, the second evaporative element is controlled to work and the first evaporative element is not controlled to work, the method further comprises the following steps:

[0048] detecting whether the water temperature in the second box reaches a first preset temperature value and whether the humidity in the first chamber is higher than a preset upper humidity limit value;

[0049] if the water temperature in the second box does not reach the first preset temperature value and the humidity in the first chamber is higher than the preset upper humidity limit value, the second evaporative element is maintained in the working state.

[0050] In some embodiments, in the case that the amount of condensed water in the second box reaches the preset water amount, the second evaporative element is controlled to work and the first evaporative element is not controlled to work, the method further comprises the following steps:

[0051] detecting whether the water temperature in the second box reaches a first preset temperature value and whether the humidity in the first chamber is lower than a preset lower humidity limit value;

[0052] if the water temperature in the second box reaches the first preset temperature value and the humidity in the first chamber is lower than the preset lower humidity limit value, the humidifying assembly is controlled to continue working and the humidifying assembly continues to use the condensed water in the second box to humidify the first chamber.

[0053] In some embodiments, in the case that the amount of condensed water in the second box reaches the preset water amount, the second evaporative element is controlled to work and the first evaporative element is not controlled to work, the method further comprises the following steps:

[0054] detecting whether the water temperature in the second box reaches a first preset temperature value and whether the humidity in the first chamber is lower than a preset lower humidity limit value;

[0055] if the water temperature in the second box reaches the first preset temperature value and the humidity in the first chamber is not lower than the preset lower humidity limit value and not higher than the preset upper humidity limit value, the humidifying port is controlled to be closed and the condensed water in the second box is not used to humidify the first chamber.

[0056] Based on the above technical solutions, the present disclosure has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0057] In some embodiments, the storage box can realize continuous automatic water production and collection without external water supply, and can dynamically regulate the environment in the chamber based on the collected condensed water. Since water has a large specific heat capacity, it can effectively store and transfer heat. Therefore, using condensed water to dynamically regulate the environment in the chamber can alleviate the problem of large temperature and humidity fluctuations in the chamber, improve the constant temperature and humidity effect in the chamber, and further improve the stability and reliability of the preservation of items in the storage space. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0058] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and constitute a part of the present disclosure, illustrate the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and serve to explain the present disclosure, and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present disclosure. In the drawings:

[0059] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a front structure diagram of a storage box according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0060] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is a structure diagram of a water production part in the storage box according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0061] Figure 3 FIG. 3 is a structure diagram of a humidifying assembly in the storage box according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0062] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a top view diagram of the storage box according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0063] Figure 5 FIG. 5 is a back structure diagram of the storage box according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0064] Figure 6 FIG. 6 is a structure diagram of refrigeration and water production of the storage box according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0065] Figure 7 FIG. 7 is a flow diagram of a temperature and humidity regulating method of the storage box according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0066] The reference signs in the drawings are explained as follows:

[0067] 11-first chamber; 111-return air inlet; 12-second chamber; 13-first partition; 14-second partition;

[0068] 21-first evaporative element; 22-second evaporative element; 23-third evaporative element; 24-fourth evaporative element;

[0069] 31-first box body; 32-second box body; 33-third box body;

[0070] 4 - humidifying assembly; 41 - spraying member; 42 - humidifying port; 43 - humidifying fan; 44 - adjusting member;

[0071] 51 - first circulation pipeline; 511 - water inlet pipe; 512 - water outlet pipe; 52 - second circulation pipeline;

[0072] 61 - first water pump; 62 - second water pump;

[0073] 71 - compressor; 72 - condensing member; 73 - control valve; 74 - first pipeline; 741 - connecting part; 75 - second pipeline; 76 - first one-way valve; 77 - second one-way valve; 78 - first throttling member; 79 - second throttling member;

[0074] 81 - first heating member; 82 - second heating member;

[0075] 91 - first fan; 92 - second fan; 93 - third fan; 94 - fourth fan; 95 - fifth fan.

[0076] It should be understood that the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to scale. In addition, the same or similar reference numerals are used to represent the same or similar components. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0077] Various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The description of the exemplary embodiments is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the disclosure, its application or uses, except as described by the appended claims. The present disclosure can be implemented in numerous different forms, as is desired for specific applications; it is therefore not

[0078] The terms "first", "second", and similar terms used in the present disclosure do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but are used to distinguish different parts. The terms "comprise", "include" or "contain" and similar terms mean that the elements before the word encompass the elements listed after the word, and do not exclude the possibility of also encompassing other elements. "Up", "down", "left", "right", and the like are only used to indicate relative positional relationships, and when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may

[0079] In the present disclosure, when it is described that a specific device is located between a first device and a second device, there can or can not be an intervening device between the specific device and the first device or the second device. When it is described that a specific device is connected to another device, the specific device can be directly connected to the other device without an intervening device, or can not be directly connected to the other device with an intervening device.

[0080] All terms used in the present disclosure, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meanings as those understood by those having ordinary knowledge in the art to which the present disclosure pertains, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that the terms, such as defined in a generally used dictionary, should be interpreted to have meanings consistent with those in the context of relevant technology, and should not be interpreted to have ideal or excessively formal meanings, unless otherwise clearly defined herein.

[0081] Techniques, methods, and devices known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art can not be discussed in detail, but should be considered part of the specification where appropriate.

[0082] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the storage case includes a first chamber 11, a first evaporation member 21, a first box 31, a second box 32, and a second evaporation member 22.

[0083] A space for accommodating an article is formed in the first chamber 11.

[0084] The first evaporation member 21 is configured to exchange heat with air to generate condensate.

[0085] The first box 31 is configured to receive the condensate generated by the first evaporation member 21.

[0086] The second box 32 is in operable communication with the first box 31.

[0087] The second evaporation member 22 is provided in the second box 32 and is configured to exchange heat with the condensate in the second box 32.

[0088] The condensate in the second box 32 is configured to adjust at least one of temperature and humidity in the first chamber 11.

[0089] In the above embodiments, the first evaporative element 21 cools the water vapor in the air to condense the water vapor into liquid water by exchanging heat with the external air, thereby achieving the automatic water production function; the first box body 31 is arranged below the first evaporative element 21 and is used to receive and collect the condensed water produced by the first evaporative element 21; the second box body 32 is in operable communication with the first box body 31 through the communication structure, so that the condensed water in the first box body 31 can flow into the second box body 32. The second evaporative element 22 is arranged in the second box body 32 and exchanges heat with the condensed water in the second box body 32, thereby adjusting the temperature and / or humidity in the first chamber 11 using the condensed water in the second box body 32.

[0090] According to the above description of the embodiments, the storage box can achieve continuous automatic water production and water collection without external water supply, and can dynamically regulate the environment in the first chamber 11 based on the collected condensed water. Since water has a large specific heat capacity, it can effectively store and transfer heat. Therefore, using condensed water to dynamically regulate the environment in the first chamber 11 can alleviate the problem of large temperature and humidity fluctuations in the chamber, improve the constant temperature and humidity effect in the chamber, and further improve the stability and reliability of the preservation of items in the storage space.

[0091] In some embodiments, the storage box further comprises a third box body 33 arranged below the first box body 31, and a switch valve arranged on the first box body 31. The third box body 33 is arranged side by side with the second box body 32, and the third box body 33 is in communication with the second box body 32. When there is too much condensed water in the first box body 31, the switch valve is opened to allow the condensed water in the first box body 31 to flow into the third box body 33, and then flow into the second box body 32 through the third box body 33.

[0092] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the storage box further comprises a humidifying assembly 4, which comprises a spraying element 41 and a humidifying port 42. The spraying element 41 is arranged in the second box body 32 and is configured to spray part of the condensed water in the second box body 32, thereby forming an atomized airflow. The humidifying port 42 is configured to communicate the second box body 32 and the first chamber 11, so as to guide the atomized airflow generated by the spraying element 41 to the first chamber 11.

[0093] In the above embodiment, the spraying member 41 is arranged in the second box body 32, and the condensed water in the second box body 32 can be broken into micron-sized water droplets by being pressurized, and high-pressure spraying is performed to form fine atomized airflow, which enters the first chamber 11 through the humidifying port 42 to achieve rapid adjustment of the humidity in the storage space. In combination with the automatic water production function of the first evaporation member 21 and the water collection and delivery functions of the first box body 31 and the second box body 32, the entire system can continuously complete the processes of water production, water storage, atomization, and humidification without an external water source. Therefore, the humidity control capability of the first chamber 11 can be further enhanced, and a stable and continuous constant-temperature and constant-humidity environment can be realized, and the storage performance of the storage box for temperature and humidity sensitive articles can be improved.

[0094] In some embodiments, one humidifying port 42 can be provided, or two or more humidifying ports 42 can be provided as needed.

[0095] In some embodiments, the spraying member 41 is arranged at the top of the second box body 32.

[0096] In some embodiments, the humidifying assembly 4 further comprises a humidifying fan 43 arranged in the interlayer between the second box body 32 and the first chamber 11, and the humidifying fan 43 is arranged adjacent to the humidifying port 42. The humidifying fan 43 is configured to operatively communicate the humidifying port 42 and the first chamber 11. The humidifying fan 43 is used to provide power to make the atomized airflow in the second box body 32 flow to the first chamber 11.

[0097] In the above embodiment, the humidifying fan 43 accelerates the flow of the atomized airflow from the second box body 32 to the first chamber 11 through active air induction, thereby improving the humidification efficiency and response speed. On the basis of the atomized airflow generated by the spraying member 41, the humidifying fan 43 ensures that the water mist enters the first chamber 11 in time and sufficiently, thereby improving the humidification efficiency.

[0098] In some embodiments, the humidifying assembly 4 further comprises an adjusting member 44 arranged on one side of the humidifying port 42 and configured to adjust the opening and closing of the humidifying port 42 and the opening degree.

[0099] In the above embodiment, the adjusting member 44 can control the opening or closing of the humidifying port 42 and adjust the opening degree according to the actual humidity demand in the first chamber 11, so as to realize the on-off and flow control of the atomized airflow delivery, relieve excessive humidification or humidity fluctuation, improve the stability and control accuracy of the humidity environment in the first chamber 11, and enable the storage box to adaptively adjust the internal humidity under different environmental conditions.

[0100] In some embodiments, one adjusting member 44 is arranged at each humidifying port 42.

[0101] In some embodiments, the first adjusting member 44 comprises a damper and a motor, the motor is drivingly connected to the damper to shield the humidifying port 42 with the damper to close the humidifying port 42, or to avoid the humidifying port 42 with the damper to open the humidifying port 42, or to adjust the shielding area of the humidifying port 42 through the damper to adjust the opening size of the humidifying port 42.

[0102] With reference to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the storage box comprises a first partition 13 and a second partition 14, the first partition 13 and the second partition 14 are used to isolate the first chamber 11 and the second box body 32, and a sandwich layer is formed between the first partition 13 and the second partition 14. The first partition 13 is located at the top of the second box body 32 and can serve as the top plate of the second box body 32. The humidifying port 42 is arranged on the first partition 13. The second partition 14 is located above the first partition 13 and can serve as the bottom plate of the first chamber 11. The humidifying fan 43 is arranged in the sandwich layer formed between the first partition 13 and the second partition 14 and is in communication with the first chamber 11.

[0103] In some embodiments, the second partition 14 is provided with an air return port 111, and the humidifying fan 43 can provide power to realize the airflow flow between the sandwich layer and the first chamber 11 when the humidifying port 42 is closed. When the humidifying port 42 is open, the humidifying fan 43 can provide power to make the atomized airflow discharged from the humidifying port 42 pass through the humidifying fan 43 and enter the first chamber 11.

[0104] With reference to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the storage box further comprises a third evaporating member 23, a first circulation pipeline 51 and a first water pump 61.

[0105] The third evaporating member 23 is arranged in the first chamber 11.

[0106] The first circulation pipeline 51 connects the third evaporating member 23 and the second box body 32.

[0107] The first water pump 61 is arranged on the first circulation pipeline 51.

[0108] In the above embodiments, the first circulation pipeline 51 connects the third evaporating member 23 and the second box body 32, can transport the condensed water collected in the second box body 32 to the third evaporating member 23 and return the condensed water after circulation to realize the reuse of the condensed water; the first water pump 61 is arranged on the first circulation pipeline 51 and is used to provide circulation power to drive the condensed water to flow between the second box body 32 and the third evaporating member 23. The third evaporating member 23 is arranged inside the first chamber 11 and directly exchanges heat with the first chamber 11 to improve the response speed and uniformity of temperature adjustment.

[0109] In the above embodiment, the third evaporative member 23 can efficiently absorb or release heat through the circulating flow of condensed water, further enhancing the temperature regulation capability in the first chamber 11, and in combination with the precise control of humidity by the humidifying assembly 4, a more stable and uniform constant temperature and humidity environment can be formed in the first chamber 11, improving the adaptability of the storage box to high-precision storage demand scenarios.

[0110] In some embodiments, the storage box further comprises a first fan 91, which is arranged in the first chamber 11 and located below the third evaporative member 23.

[0111] In the above embodiment, the first fan 91 is used to drive the air in the first chamber 11 to flow through the surface of the third evaporative member 23, enhancing the heat exchange efficiency between the air and the third evaporative member 23, and improving the uniformity of temperature and humidity in the first chamber 11 by accelerating air flow, avoiding local temperature difference.

[0112] Optionally, the first fan 91 comprises a centrifugal fan.

[0113] In some embodiments, the storage box further comprises a first heating member 81, which is arranged in the first chamber 11 and located above the third evaporative member 23.

[0114] In the above embodiment, in a low-temperature environment, the first heating member 81 is used to heat the air in the first chamber 11, achieving active adjustment of the temperature in the first chamber 11 and preventing the temperature in the first chamber 11 from being too low.

[0115] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the storage box further comprises a spraying member 41 and a humidifying port 42.

[0116] The spraying member 41 is arranged in the second box body 32.

[0117] The humidifying port 42 communicates the first chamber 11 with the second box body 32.

[0118] The first circulating pipeline 51 comprises a water inlet pipe 511 and a water outlet pipe 512, the water inlet pipe 511 connects the second box body 32 with the inlet of the third evaporative member 23, and the water outlet pipe 512 connects the outlet of the third evaporative member 23 with the spraying member 41.

[0119] In the above embodiment, the spraying member 41 can spray using the condensed water in the second box 32 to generate atomized airflow; the humidifying port 42 is used to guide the atomized airflow generated by the spraying member 41 into the first chamber 11; the water inlet pipe 511 is used to deliver the condensed water in the second box 32 to the third evaporating member 23; the water outlet pipe 512 is used to supply the condensed water after heat exchange of the third evaporating member 23 to the spraying member 41. The first circulation pipeline 51 connects the second box 32, the third evaporating member 23 and the spraying member 41 to form a circulation channel of the condensed water; the condensed water in the second box 32 can be delivered to the third evaporating member 23 through the water inlet pipe 511, and then can be heat exchanged in the first chamber 11 to realize the temperature reduction or dehumidification adjustment of the storage space; the condensed water after heat exchange flows into the spraying member 41 through the water outlet pipe 512 as the water source for atomized humidification to realize the recycling of water resources; the spraying member 41 atomizes the condensed water to generate fine water mist, and the atomized airflow enters the first chamber 11 through the humidifying port 42 to improve the internal humidity. Therefore, this embodiment can realize the temperature adjustment and humidity adjustment functions of the first chamber 11 by recycling the condensed water without external water supply, and significantly improve the efficiency and stability of the constant temperature and humidity control.

[0120] Reference Figure 6 In some embodiments, the storage box further comprises a compressor 71 and a condensing member 72, a control valve 73 and a second pipeline 75.

[0121] The compressor 71, the condensing member 72 and the second evaporating member 22 are connected in sequence to form a refrigeration cycle system.

[0122] The control valve 73 is arranged on the first pipeline 74 between the condensing member 72 and the second evaporating member 22, and the first pipeline 74 is further provided with a connecting portion 741, which is closer to the second evaporating member 22 relative to the control valve 73.

[0123] The second pipeline 75 connects the control valve 73 and the connecting portion 741, and the first evaporating member 21 is arranged in the second pipeline 75, and the control valve 73 is configured to control the on-off of the second pipeline 75.

[0124] In the above embodiment, the compressor 71, the condensing component 72 and the second evaporating component 22 are connected in sequence through pipelines to form a refrigeration cycle system; the second pipeline 75 connects the control valve 73 with the connecting portion 741 to form a branch circuit, and the control valve 73 is used to control the opening and closing of the second pipeline 75 to adjust whether the refrigerant flows into the first evaporating component 21; when water is not needed, the control valve 73 controls the second pipeline 75 to be disconnected, and the refrigerant enters the second evaporating component 22 after throttling through the first pipeline 74, absorbs the heat of the condensed water in the second box body 32 to evaporate, and reduces the water temperature in the second box body 32; when water is needed, the control valve 73 makes the second pipeline 75 communicate, so that part of the refrigerant flows through the second pipeline 75 into the first evaporating component 21, reduces the surface temperature of the first evaporating component 21, promotes the condensation and precipitation of water vapor in the air on the surface thereof, and realizes automatic water making.

[0125] In the above embodiment, the opening and closing control of the second pipeline 75 is realized through the control valve 73, the system can dynamically switch or distribute the refrigerant flow direction, and the coordinated operation between the active water making of the first evaporating component 21 and the active refrigeration of the second evaporating component 22 is realized.

[0126] In some embodiments, the control valve 73 includes two valve positions, in the first valve position, the second pipeline 75 is disconnected, the second evaporating component 22 works, and the first evaporating component 21 does not work; in the second valve position, the second pipeline 75 is connected, and the first evaporating component 21 and the second evaporating component 22 work at the same time.

[0127] In the above embodiment, the control valve 73 can quickly realize the opening and closing control of the second pipeline 75 through the switching of the valve position.

[0128] In some embodiments, the compressor 71, the condensing component 72 and the second evaporating component 22 are connected in sequence to form a refrigeration cycle system, the cycle system further includes a first one-way valve 76 and a first throttling component 78, the first one-way valve 76 and the first throttling component 78 are arranged in the first pipeline 74, and the connecting portion 741 is arranged between the first one-way valve 76 and the first throttling component 78. The first throttling component 78 is close to the second evaporating component 22 relative to the first one-way valve 76. The first one-way valve 76 is used to make the refrigerant flowing out of the condensing component 72 flow to the second evaporating component 22 to prevent the refrigerant from flowing back.

[0129] In some embodiments, the cycle system further includes a second one-way valve 77 and a second throttling component 79, the second one-way valve 77 and the second throttling component 79 are both arranged in the second pipeline 75, the first evaporating component 21 is located between the second one-way valve 77 and the second throttling component 79, and the second one-way valve 77 is close to the connecting portion 741 relative to the second throttling component 79. The second one-way valve 77 is used to make the refrigerant flowing out of the first evaporating component 21 flow to the second evaporating component 22 to prevent the refrigerant from flowing back.

[0130] Reference Figure 1In some embodiments, the storage box further comprises a second chamber 12, a fourth evaporative element 24, and a second circulation pipeline 52.

[0131] The fourth evaporative element 24 is arranged in the second chamber 12.

[0132] The second circulation pipeline 52 connects the fourth evaporative element 24 and the second box body 32.

[0133] In the above embodiments, the second chamber 12 can be used to accommodate another type of goods, providing an independent storage space; the fourth evaporative element 24 is arranged in the second chamber 12, for heat exchange with the air in the second chamber 12; the second circulation pipeline 52 connects the fourth evaporative element 24 and the second box body 32, for circulating and transferring condensed water between the two; the second circulation pipeline 52 transports the condensed water stored in the second box body 32 to the fourth evaporative element 24, to achieve refrigeration or temperature regulation in the second chamber 12; the condensed water after heat exchange can flow back to the second box body 32 through the second circulation pipeline 52, forming a closed loop circulation, realizing the reuse of water resources; the fourth evaporative element 24 utilizes the heat capacity characteristics of the condensed water to stably regulate and control the temperature of the second chamber 12, avoiding the influence of external environmental fluctuations on the goods. The first chamber 11 and the second chamber 12 can both be independently set with operating parameters to meet the differentiated needs of different types of goods for storage environment.

[0134] In some embodiments, the storage box further comprises a second water pump 62, which is arranged in the second circulation pipeline 52.

[0135] In some embodiments, the storage box further comprises a second fan 92, which is arranged in the second chamber 12 and located below the fourth evaporative element 24.

[0136] In the above embodiments, the second fan 92 is used to drive the air in the second chamber 12 to flow through the surface of the fourth evaporative element 24, enhancing the heat exchange efficiency between the air and the fourth evaporative element 24, and improving the uniformity of temperature and humidity in the second chamber 12 by accelerating air flow, avoiding local temperature difference.

[0137] Optionally, the second fan 92 comprises a centrifugal fan.

[0138] In some embodiments, the storage box further comprises a second heating element 82, which is arranged in the second chamber 12 and located above the fourth evaporative element 24.

[0139] In the above embodiments, in a low-temperature environment, the second heating element 82 is used to heat the air in the second chamber 12, achieving active adjustment of the temperature in the second chamber 12, preventing the temperature in the second chamber 12 from being too low.

[0140] In some embodiments, both the first heating element 81 and the second heating element 82 may be PTC heaters (Positive Temperature Coefficient heaters).

[0141] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1 to 6 This section describes in detail some specific embodiments of the storage box.

[0142] refer to Figure 1 The storage box includes two layers of space, namely a first chamber 11 and a second chamber 12, with the second chamber 12 located above the first chamber 11.

[0143] The first chamber 11 is equipped with a third evaporator 23, a first heating element 81, and a first fan 91. The first heating element 81 is located above the third evaporator 23, and the first fan 91 is located below the third evaporator 23. The first fan 91 can be a centrifugal fan.

[0144] The second chamber 12 is equipped with a fourth evaporator 24, a second heating element 82, and a second fan 92. The second heating element 82 is located above the fourth evaporator 24, and the second fan 92 is located below the fourth evaporator 24. The second fan 92 can be a centrifugal fan.

[0145] refer to Figure 2 Below the first chamber 11, a first box 31, a second box 32, and a third box 33 are arranged. The first box 31 contains a first evaporator 21, and its outer wall is provided with an insulation layer. The third box 33 is located below the first box 31. The first box 31 is equipped with a valve; when there is a large amount of condensate in the first box 31, the valve is opened, allowing the condensate to enter the third box 33. The third box 33 and the second box 32 are arranged side-by-side and interconnected; the condensate in the first box 31 flows through the third box 33 into the second box 32.

[0146] refer to Figure 5 The first box 31 is provided with a fresh air inlet and a fresh air outlet. The fresh air inlet is provided with a third fan 93 and the fresh air outlet is provided with a fourth fan 94. Fresh air enters the first box 31 through the fresh air inlet and exchanges heat with the first evaporator 21. Condensate is generated on the first evaporator 21. The fresh air after heat exchange is discharged through the fresh air outlet.

[0147] refer to Figure 1 The third evaporator 23 is connected to the second housing 32 via a first circulation pipe 51, and a first water pump 61 is installed on the first circulation pipe 51. The fourth evaporator 24 is connected to the second housing 32 via a second circulation pipe 52, and a second water pump 62 is installed on the second circulation pipe 52. Both the third evaporator 23 and the fourth evaporator 24 are water-cooled evaporators.

[0148] The first chamber 11 and the second chamber 12 of the storage box are both temperature-adjusted by water-cooled evaporators, and the third evaporator 23 and the fourth evaporator 24 are independently controlled by the first water pump 61 and the second water pump 62 respectively, so that the condensate water of the second box body 32 is circulated in the evaporators, and the air in the chambers is blown onto the third evaporator 23 and the fourth evaporator 24 respectively by the first fan 91 and the second fan 92 to exchange heat and cool down, and then the air is sent out from above the third evaporator 23 and the fourth evaporator 24 to achieve independent refrigeration and temperature control of the respective chambers.

[0149] The start and stop of the first fan 91 and the second fan 92 can be adjusted according to the needs to achieve temperature adjustment. When the temperature is constant, the air supply temperature is first adjusted by the water-cooled evaporator, and then the speed is changed to maintain a slight breeze. If the temperature continues to be lower than the set temperature, the water pump and the fan are stopped. Alternatively, the first chamber 11 can be controlled at about 20℃, and the second chamber 12 can be controlled at about 16℃. The first chamber 11 can be used to store cigars, and the second chamber 12 can be used to store red wine, etc.

[0150] The first heating element 81 is located above the third evaporator 23, and the second heating element 82 is located above the fourth evaporator 24. When the temperature in the chamber or the ambient temperature is too low, the first heating element 81 and the second heating element 82 can be turned on to compensate for the heating. For example, at an ambient temperature of 10℃, the water-cooled evaporator stops working, and the fan only cooperates with the heating element to adjust the temperature of the chamber and maintain a constant temperature.

[0151] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The first chamber 1 and the second box body 32 are provided with a first partition 13 and a second partition 14. The first partition 13 and the second partition 14 form a sandwich layer. The first partition 13 can serve as the top plate of the second box body 32. The second partition 14 can serve as the bottom plate of the first chamber 11. The humidifying assembly 4 includes a spraying element 41, a humidifying port 42, a humidifying fan 43 and an adjusting element 44. The spraying element 41 is arranged on the top of the second box body 32. The humidifying port 42 is arranged on the first partition 13 and communicates the second box body 32 and the sandwich layer. The humidifying fan 43 is arranged in the sandwich layer and communicates the sandwich layer and the first chamber 11. The humidifying fan 43 is arranged adjacent to the humidifying port 42 and is used to provide power to make the airflow in the second box body 32 pass through the humidifying port 42 into the sandwich layer and then pass through the humidifying fan 43 into the first chamber 11. The return air of the first chamber 11 flows to the sandwich layer through the return air port 111. Two humidifying ports 42 can be arranged on the partition, but not limited thereto. The adjusting element 44 is arranged on one side of the humidifying port 42. The adjusting element 44 can include a motor and a damper, and the motor is drivingly connected to the damper to control the damper to close or open the humidifying port 42 and control the opening degree of the humidifying port 42.

[0152] The third evaporating element 23 is connected to the second box 32 through the first circulation pipeline 51, and the first circulation pipeline 51 is provided with a first water pump 61. The first circulation pipeline 51 comprises a water inlet pipe 511 and a water outlet pipe 512. The water inlet pipe 511 is connected to the inlet of the third evaporating element 23 and the second box 32. The water outlet pipe 512 is connected to the outlet of the third evaporating element 23 and the spraying element 41. The spraying element 41 sprays the condensed water returned by the third evaporating element 23 into the second box 32, and forms water mist. When the humidity in the chamber is detected to be low, the humidifying fan 43 is turned on, and the humidifying port 42 is opened. As shown in the figure, the humidifying fan 43 blows the circulating air upward, and the water mist is sucked by the humidifying fan 43 and sent into the chamber upward to supplement the humidity in the chamber, so that humidification can be realized. When the humidity is detected to be sufficient, the motor drives the damper to close the humidifying port 42, and the humidifying fan 43 is used for the air in the inner circulation interlayer and the first chamber 11 to increase the gas flowability in the first chamber 11. Figure 4

[0153] When the humidity in the chamber is too high, the heating element above the water-cooled evaporating element can also be started to assist the water-cooled evaporating element to heat up and dehumidify. Or the temperature of the second evaporating element 22 is adjusted to be lower, and the water temperature is lowered to be lower than the dew point temperature of the air temperature in the chamber, so that the excess water vapor in the air in the chamber is condensed on the water-cooled evaporating element, so that dehumidification is achieved.

[0154] Figure 5 The back view of the storage box is shown. The back side of the first box 31 and the second box 32 is provided with a compressor 71, a condensing element 72, a third fan 93 and a fourth fan 94. The third fan 93 and the fourth fan 94 are fresh air fans, which control the inlet air flow and the outlet air flow of the first box 31, respectively. When the external air enters through the third fan 93 at the air inlet, as shown in the figure, it will pass through the first evaporating element 21, and the condensed water will be separated out after being cooled, and then will drop into the first box 31. The first box 31 is provided with a heat preservation layer to avoid the leakage of cold air in the box. When the amount of water in the first box 31 is relatively large, the switch valve can be opened to make the condensed water in the first box 31 enter the third box 33, which is in communication with the second box 32. The condensed water in the third box 33 enters the second box 32. When the amount of water in the second box 32 is relatively large and exceeds the surface of the second evaporating element 22, the first water pump 61 and the second water pump 62 can be started to pump the condensed water in the second box 32 to the water-cooled evaporating elements in the upper and lower layers, and then return to the second box 32 to form a refrigeration cycle. Figure 2

[0155] Reference Figure 6 ​​The cooling capacity obtained by the second evaporating element 22 is realized by the compressor 71. The compressor 71, the condensing element 72 and the second evaporating element 22 are connected in sequence to form a refrigeration cycle system, and the control valve 73 is arranged on the first pipeline 74 between the condensing element 72 and the second evaporating element 22. The first pipeline 74 is further provided with a connecting portion 741, and the connecting portion 741 is closer to the second evaporating element 22 relative to the control valve 73. The second pipeline 75 connects the control valve 73 and the connecting portion 741, and the first evaporating element 21 is arranged on the second pipeline 75. The control valve 73 includes two valve positions. In the first valve position, the second pipeline 75 is disconnected, the second evaporating element 22 works, and the first evaporating element 21 does not work. In the second valve position, the second pipeline 75 is connected, and the first evaporating element 21 and the second evaporating element 22 work simultaneously. The first one-way valve 76 and the first throttling element 78 are arranged on the first pipeline 74, and the connecting portion 741 is arranged between the first one-way valve 76 and the first throttling element 78. The first throttling element 78 is closer to the second evaporating element 22 relative to the first one-way valve 76. The first one-way valve 76 is used to make the refrigerant flowing out of the condensing element 72 flow to the second evaporating element 22, and prevent the refrigerant from flowing back. The second one-way valve 77 and the second throttling element 79 are both arranged on the second pipeline 75, and the first evaporating element 21 is located between the second one-way valve 77 and the second throttling element 79. The second one-way valve 77 is closer to the connecting portion 741 relative to the second throttling element 79. The second one-way valve 77 is used to make the refrigerant flowing out of the first evaporating element 21 flow to the second evaporating element 22, and prevent the refrigerant from flowing back.

[0156] When the water quantity is detected to be small, the control valve 73 is switched to the second valve position, and the first evaporating element 21 and the second evaporating element 22 form series refrigeration, respectively obtain corresponding evaporation temperatures by throttling through different throttling elements, and realize refrigeration. When the fresh air water quantity is sufficient, the control valve 73 is switched to the first valve position. Due to the effect of the one-way valve, the first evaporating element 21 can be shielded, and only the second evaporating element 22 realizes single refrigeration. The water flows on the surface of the second evaporating element 22 to exchange heat, so that the water temperature in the second box body 32 is controlled within a certain temperature range (such as about 16℃), and the compressor 71 stops when the temperature reaches. Since the water has a certain specific heat capacity, when passing through the upper and lower layer water-cooled evaporating elements, the temperature of the entire water-cooled evaporating element is close to the water temperature (such as 16℃), at this time, the temperature fluctuation of the air sent into the intermediate room by the centrifugal fan is very small, which is beneficial to realize constant temperature.

[0157] In some embodiments, all the evaporating elements can adopt evaporators, and the condensing element can adopt a condenser. All the throttling elements can adopt capillary tubes.

[0158] Some embodiments of the present disclosure also provide a humidor, which includes the storage box in any of the above embodiments.

[0159] In the above embodiments, the humidor includes the storage box, which has the beneficial effects of the storage box.

[0160] In some embodiments, the first compartment 11 of the humidor can be used to store cigars, and the second compartment 12 can be used to store red wine.

[0161] With reference to Figure 7 Some embodiments of the present disclosure also provide a method for adjusting the temperature and humidity of the storage box of any of the above embodiments, which comprises the following steps:

[0162] determining whether the amount of condensed water in the second box body 32 reaches a preset water amount;

[0163] If the amount of condensed water in the second box body 32 reaches the preset water amount, the second evaporative element 22 is controlled to work, and the first evaporative element 21 does not work.

[0164] If the amount of condensed water in the second box body 32 does not reach the preset water amount, the first evaporative element 21 and the second evaporative element 22 are controlled to work simultaneously.

[0165] In the above embodiments, the determination standard for determining whether the amount of condensed water in the second box body 32 reaches the preset water amount can refer to whether the condensed water in the second box body 32 can submerge the surface of the second evaporative element 22. In the case that the condensed water in the second box body 32 can submerge the surface of the second evaporative element 22, it can be considered that the preset water amount is reached.

[0166] In the above embodiments, when the second evaporative element 22 works, the refrigerant flows through the second evaporative element 22 and exchanges heat with the condensed water in the second box body 32, absorbs heat through the specific heat capacity or phase change of water, and adjusts the temperature and / or humidity in the first compartment 11. When the first evaporative element 21 works, the refrigerant flows through the first evaporative element 21, the surface temperature of which is lowered, and exchanges heat with the external air, which promotes the condensation of water vapor in the air on the surface, realizing the automatic water production function. By determining whether the amount of condensed water is sufficient, the working states of the first evaporative element 21 and the second evaporative element 22 are dynamically switched or combined to ensure that there is enough condensed water in the second box body 32 for temperature and humidity adjustment.

[0167] In some embodiments, in the case that the amount of condensed water in the second box body 32 reaches the preset water amount, the second evaporative element 22 is controlled to work, and the first evaporative element 21 does not work, the method further comprises the following steps:

[0168] detecting whether the water temperature in the second box body 32 reaches a first preset temperature value, and simultaneously detecting whether the humidity in the first compartment 11 is higher than a preset upper humidity limit value;

[0169] If the water temperature in the second box body 32 reaches the first preset temperature value, and at the same time, the humidity in the first compartment 11 is not higher than the preset upper humidity limit value and is not lower than a preset lower humidity limit value, the compressor 71 in the circulating refrigeration system in which the second evaporative element 22 is located is controlled to stop.

[0170] In the above embodiment, the second evaporative element 22 continuously absorbs the heat of the condensed water in the second box 32 during operation, gradually reducing the water temperature, and further reducing the temperature of the first chamber 11 through heat exchange, and promoting the condensation of water vapor in the air to achieve cooling and dehumidification; when the water temperature in the second box 32 drops to the first preset temperature value, it indicates that the system has sufficient low-temperature medium for environmental regulation; At the same time, if the humidity in the first chamber 11 is not higher than the preset upper humidity limit value, and is not lower than the preset lower humidity limit value, it indicates that the current humidity meets the storage requirements and further dehumidification is not required; Under this double condition, it is determined that the temperature and humidity adjustment target has been achieved, and continuing to run the refrigeration system will result in energy waste or excessive cooling risk; Therefore, the compressor 71 is stopped and the refrigeration cycle is terminated, so that the system enters a standby or low-power state; Thus, by using water temperature and chamber humidity as joint control parameters, accurate start-stop management of the refrigeration process is realized, and a stable constant temperature and humidity environment is maintained in the first chamber 11.

[0171] In the above embodiment, the preset upper humidity limit value is greater than the preset lower humidity limit value. Alternatively, the preset upper humidity limit value is about 68%, and the preset lower humidity limit value is about 65%.

[0172] In some embodiments, after stopping the compressor 71 in the circulating refrigeration system in which the second evaporative element 22 is located, the following steps are further included:

[0173] Detecting whether the temperature in the first chamber 11 reaches a second preset temperature value;

[0174] If the temperature in the first chamber 11 does not reach the second preset temperature value, the first water pump 61 is controlled to continue to be turned on to continuously provide power to send the condensed water in the second box 32 to the third evaporative element 23 in the first chamber 11.

[0175] In the above embodiment, after the compressor 71 is stopped, the refrigeration cycle is terminated, and the second evaporative element 22 no longer actively cools, but the second box 32 still stores condensed water cooled to the first preset temperature value, which has the potential to continue heat exchange; By detecting the actual temperature in the first chamber 11, it is determined whether cooling is still required; When the temperature of the first chamber 11 has not reached the second preset temperature value, i.e., the target low temperature value, it indicates that there is still a cooling requirement; At this time, the first water pump 61 is kept running to drive the low-temperature condensed water to continuously flow in the first circulating pipeline 51, flow through the third evaporative element 23 to participate in heat exchange in the chamber, and utilize its specific heat capacity to achieve "cold storage release"; The condensed water absorbs the heat of the first chamber 11 during the flow process, gradually reducing its temperature, until the second preset temperature value is reached; Thus, after the compressor 71 is stopped, the stored cold energy can still be used for subsequent cooling, realizing the full utilization of cold energy and avoiding cold energy waste.

[0176] In the above embodiment, the second preset temperature value is greater than the first preset temperature value.

[0177] Optionally, the first preset temperature value can be about 16°C, and the second preset temperature value can be about 18°C.

[0178] In some embodiments, if the temperature in the first chamber 11 reaches the second preset temperature value, the first water pump 61 is controlled to be closed, the first fan 91 in the first chamber 11 is kept open, and the humidifying fan 43 of the humidifying assembly 4 is kept open.

[0179] In the above embodiment, when the temperature in the first chamber 11 has reached the second preset temperature value, it indicates that the current temperature adjustment target has been completed, and there is no need to continue the cooling operation; at this time, the first water pump 61 is closed to stop the circulation of the condensed water in the first circulation pipeline 51, avoiding unnecessary energy consumption; at the same time, the first fan 91 in the first chamber 11 is kept open, and the humidifying fan 43 of the humidifying assembly 4 is kept open, so that the humidifying assembly 4 continues to operate, and the condensed water stored in the second box body 32 is atomized to humidify the first chamber 11.

[0180] In some embodiments, in the case where it is judged that the amount of condensed water in the second box body 32 reaches the preset water amount, the second evaporator 22 is controlled to work, and the first evaporator 21 does not work, the following steps are further included:

[0181] It is detected whether the water temperature in the second box body 32 reaches the first preset temperature value, and whether the humidity in the first chamber 11 is higher than the preset upper limit of humidity;

[0182] If the water temperature in the second box body 32 does not reach the first preset temperature value, and the humidity in the first chamber 11 is higher than the preset upper limit of humidity, the second evaporator 22 is maintained in the working state.

[0183] In the above embodiment, the second evaporator 22 continuously works, so that the refrigerant continuously flows through the inside thereof and exchanges heat with the condensed water in the second box body 32, gradually reducing the water temperature and reserving sufficient cold energy for subsequent temperature and humidity adjustment; at the same time, the humidity in the first chamber 11 is higher than the preset upper limit of humidity, indicating that the humidity is too high, and by maintaining the operation of the second evaporator 22, the temperature of the condensed water can be further reduced, thereby enhancing the dehumidification capacity of the condensed water when it exchanges heat with air in the circulation process; in addition, the low-temperature condensed water can more effectively promote the condensation and precipitation of water vapor when it flows through the third evaporator 23 or contacts with air, thereby accelerating the reduction of the humidity in the first chamber 11; thus, under the dual conditions of the water temperature not meeting the standard and the humidity being too high, the second evaporator 22 is continuously operated to ensure that the system simultaneously achieves temperature reduction and active dehumidification, so that the first chamber 11 can quickly approach and stabilize in the set constant temperature and humidity target range.

[0184] In some embodiments, in the case that the amount of condensed water in the second box 32 reaches the preset water amount, the second evaporative element 22 is controlled to work and the first evaporative element 21 is not controlled to work, the method further comprises the following steps:

[0185] detecting whether the water temperature in the second box 32 reaches a first preset temperature value and whether the humidity in the first room 11 is lower than a preset lower limit of humidity value;

[0186] if the water temperature in the second box 32 reaches the first preset temperature value and the humidity in the first room 11 is lower than the preset lower limit of humidity value, the humidifying assembly 4 is controlled to continue working, and the humidifying assembly 4 continues to humidify the first room 11 by using the condensed water in the second box 32.

[0187] In the above embodiment, when the water temperature in the second box 32 has dropped to the first preset temperature value, it indicates that the system has a stable cold source and can maintain the current water temperature state. At the same time, if the humidity in the first room 11 is lower than the preset lower limit of humidity value, it indicates that the environment is dry and water needs to be supplemented to maintain the constant humidity requirement. Under this condition, the humidifying assembly 4 is controlled to continue working, and the condensed water stored in the second box 32 is used as a water source to generate fine water mist through the atomization treatment of the spraying element 41. The atomized airflow enters the first room 11 through the humidifying port 42 and the humidifying fan 43, increases the water vapor content in the air, and improves the relative humidity.

[0188] In some embodiments, in the case that the amount of condensed water in the second box 32 reaches the preset water amount, the second evaporative element 22 is controlled to work and the first evaporative element 21 is not controlled to work, the method further comprises the following steps:

[0189] detecting whether the water temperature in the second box 32 reaches a first preset temperature value and whether the humidity in the first room 11 is lower than a preset lower limit of humidity value;

[0190] if the water temperature in the second box 32 reaches the first preset temperature value and the humidity in the first room 11 is not lower than the preset lower limit of humidity value and not higher than a preset upper limit of humidity value, the humidifying port 42 is controlled to be closed, and the condensed water in the second box 32 is not used to humidify the first room 11. The humidifying fan 43 can be kept open to form a circulation between the first room 11 and the interlayer and improve the temperature uniformity in the first room 11.

[0191] In the above embodiment, when the water temperature in the second box 32 reaches the first preset temperature value, it indicates that the system has sufficient cold storage to meet the temperature control requirements. At the same time, if the humidity in the first chamber 11 is within the target range between the lower limit of the preset humidity and the upper limit of the preset humidity, it means that the current humidity has met the set requirements and there is no need for further humidification. Under this condition, the humidification port 42 is controlled to be closed and the delivery of the atomized airflow is interrupted to avoid excessive humidification, so that the temperature and humidity of the first chamber 11 are always stable within the set range, ensuring the accuracy, energy saving and reliability of the constant temperature and humidity control.

[0192] The temperature and humidity control method of the storage box provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can automatically determine and switch the working mode according to the amount of condensed water in the second box 32, realize the autonomous acquisition and dynamic control of water resources during system operation, complete automatic water production without external water supply, and realize start-stop control of the water production process through the water amount feedback mechanism to ensure the continuous supply and reasonable use of water resources. By controlling the second evaporative element 22 to cool the condensed water in the second box 32, the high specific heat capacity of water is used to store cold energy, and the cooled condensed water is circulated and delivered to the chamber for heat exchange, realizing stable adjustment of the temperature of the chamber and fully utilizing the advantages of water cooling, such as uniform cooling, large heat capacity and accurate temperature control.

[0193] Some specific embodiments of the temperature and humidity control method of the storage box will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Figure 7

[0194] In some specific embodiments, the temperature and humidity control method of the storage box comprises the following steps:

[0195] S10: Detect the amount of water in the first box 31 and determine whether the amount of water in the first box 31 is sufficient to immerse the second evaporative element 22 in the second box 32.

[0196] A water level sensor is arranged in the first box 31. When the amount of water in the first box 31 is too much, the switch valve is opened, and the condensed water in the first box 31 flows into the third box 33 below. The third box 33 is in communication with the second box 32 arranged side by side, and the condensed water in the third box 33 enters the second box 32. The second evaporative element 22 is arranged in the second box 32, and a water level sensor is also arranged in the second box 32 to detect whether the amount of water in the second box 32 is sufficient. The judgment standard is whether the condensed water can immerse the second evaporative element 22.

[0197] S20: If the amount of water is insufficient, the control valve 73 continues to switch to the second valve position, and the second pipeline 75 is connected, so that the first evaporative element 21 and the second evaporative element 22 work at the same time.

[0198] ​If the water is enough, the control valve 73 switches to the first valve position, the second pipeline 75 is disconnected, only the second evaporative element 22 works, the first water pump 61 continues to open, realizing the circulation of the condensed water in the second evaporative element 22, the first evaporative element 21 does not work, and the third fan 93 and the fourth fan 94 also stop working.

[0199] In the case that the water is enough, the second evaporative element 22 works, and the first evaporative element 21 does not work, steps S30 and S40 are entered, and steps S30 and S40 are parallel steps.

[0200] S30: Detect whether the water temperature in the second box body 32 reaches a first preset temperature value (for example: 16℃), and detect whether the humidity in the first chamber 11 is higher than a preset humidity upper limit value (for example: greater than or equal to 68%); the judgment process includes parallel steps S31 and S32.

[0201] S31: If the water temperature in the second box body 32 does not reach the first preset temperature value, and the humidity in the first chamber 11 is higher than the preset humidity upper limit value, the second evaporative element 22 is maintained to run, and the water temperature is lowered according to the humidity control condition, so that the water temperature is lower than the first pre-set temperature value, for example: 14℃.

[0202] In step S31, the humidity in the first chamber 11 is higher than the preset humidity upper limit value, which indicates that the humidity in the first chamber 11 is too high and needs to be dehumidified. At this time, the second evaporative element 22 is maintained to run, and the water temperature is controlled to be lower, for example: 14℃. Then the temperature of the third evaporative element 23 is 14℃, and the return air in the first chamber 11 entering the third evaporative element 23 will condense to form water, realizing dehumidification.

[0203] S32: If the water temperature in the second box body 32 reaches the first preset temperature value, and the humidity in the first chamber 11 is not higher than the preset humidity upper limit value and not lower than the preset humidity lower limit value, the compressor 71 in the circulating refrigeration system where the second evaporative element 22 is located is controlled to stop.

[0204] In step S32, the humidity in the first chamber 11 is not higher than the preset humidity upper limit value and not lower than the preset humidity lower limit value, and the humidification state is maintained. The humidification does not need the compressor 71, and only the humidification port 42 needs to be opened. At this time, the compressor 71 only controls the refrigeration temperature water temperature.

[0205] From step S32, step S321 is entered.

[0206] S321: Detect whether the temperature in the first chamber 11 reaches a second preset temperature value (for example: 18℃), and the second preset temperature value is greater than the first preset temperature value.

[0207] If the temperature in the first chamber 11 does not reach the second preset temperature value, the first water pump 61 is controlled to continue to be turned on, and each fan remains to be turned on.

[0208] If the temperature in the first chamber 11 reaches the second preset temperature value, the first water pump 61 is controlled to be turned off, the first fan 91 (a centrifugal fan) remains to be turned on, and the humidifying fan 43 remains to be turned on.

[0209] In step S321, if the first chamber 11 set temperature is 18℃, the water temperature in the second box body 32 is controlled to be 16℃, and when the water temperature reaches this value, the compressor 71 is stopped, and the second evaporating element 22 stops active refrigeration. The cold quantity of the heat capacity of the water is circulated by the first water pump 61 to provide an evaporating temperature of 16℃ for the third evaporating element 23 to cool the chamber, and the cooling target is 18℃, so as to avoid that the temperature difference is too large to cause large temperature fluctuation of the chamber.

[0210] In step S321, after the water temperature reaches, it does not mean that the temperature of the chamber reaches 18℃, so even if the compressor 71 is stopped at this time, the 16℃ condensate water can be circulated by the first water pump 61 to cool the chamber. At this time, the compressor 71 is stopped to avoid that the water temperature is too low to cause large temperature fluctuation of the chamber. That is to say, the compressor 71 and the second evaporating element 22 only control the water temperature; and the temperature of the chamber is controlled by the water temperature and the first fan 91.

[0211] S40: Detect whether the water temperature in the second box body 32 reaches the first preset temperature value, and detect whether the humidity in the first chamber 11 is lower than the preset lower limit of humidity (for example, 65%); the judgment process includes steps S41 and S42 in parallel.

[0212] S41: If the water temperature in the second box body 32 reaches the first preset temperature value, and the humidity in the first chamber 11 is lower than the preset lower limit of humidity, the humidifying port 42 is controlled to be opened, and the humidifying fan 43 is turned on.

[0213] S42: If the water temperature in the second box body 32 reaches the first preset temperature value, and the humidity in the first chamber 11 is not lower than the preset lower limit of humidity and not higher than the preset upper limit of humidity, the humidifying fan 43 is controlled to be turned on, and the humidifying port 42 is controlled to be closed.

[0214] In the above method process, the chamber temperature regulation is realized by the water pump and the fan, the humidification regulation is realized by the humidifying fan 43 and the humidifying port 42, and the dehumidification is realized by reducing the temperature to make the temperature of the third evaporating element 23 lower than the dew point temperature.

[0215] In some specific embodiments, the temperature in the first chamber 11 is controlled to be 18℃, the humidity in the first chamber 11 is controlled to be 65%~68%, and the water temperature in the second box body 32 is controlled to be 16℃.

[0216] If the water temperature in the second box 32 does not reach the control temperature 16℃, and the humidity in the first room 11 is too high, equal to or greater than 68%, dehumidification is required. At this time, the second evaporative element 22 is maintained in operation, and the water temperature is adjusted to be lower according to the humidity control requirement. The temperature of the third evaporative element 23 is lowered accordingly, and the supply air temperature is also lowered. When the supply air temperature is lower than the dew point temperature of the air in the first room 11, the humidity in the air in the first room 11 will condense on the third evaporative element 23, achieving the effect of dehumidification. At this time, the humidifying port 42 and the humidifying fan 43 are closed synchronously, so that the humidity in the first room 11 can be controlled to be between 65% and 68%.

[0217] If the temperature in the first room 11 is higher than 18℃, the temperature of the second evaporative element 22 is adjusted to be lower, and the condensed water circulating up by the first water pump 61 continues to cool the room. If the temperature in the first room 11 is lower than 18℃, the first water pump 61 is closed to maintain the temperature in the room between 18℃ and 20℃. Because water has a specific heat capacity, the supply air temperature changes less, and can even be controlled within a temperature difference range of 0.5℃, so that large temperature fluctuations in the first room 11 can be prevented.

[0218] In the case that the water temperature in the second box 32 reaches the control temperature 16℃, and the humidity in the first room 11 is less than 68℃, the compressor 71 stops. Compressor refrigeration only adjusts the temperature of the second evaporative element 22, and after conversion by the heat capacity of water, the temperature fluctuation is small. When the water temperature reaches 16℃, the first water pump 61 works, and the circulating water temperature provided to the third evaporative element 23 is 16℃, that is, the evaporation temperature of the third evaporative element 23 is 16℃, and the supply air temperature is 16℃ to 18℃, so that the temperature in the first room 11 can be controlled to be 18℃ in a relatively fine manner. When the temperature in the first room 11 reaches the set value, it is also necessary to determine whether the humidity is too low or too high. When the humidity is too low, the humidifying fan 43 and the humidifying port 42 are opened to humidify the first room 11. If the humidity is too high, the temperature of the second evaporative element 22 is adjusted to be lower, the water temperature is also lowered, the third evaporative element 23 is also cooled, and the supply air temperature is lowered, so that the dehumidification effect is achieved. When the temperature and humidity in the first room 11 reach the set values, in order to avoid the water temperature being too low, the compressor 71 can be stopped at this time, and the temperature can be lowered by using the heat capacity of water.

[0219] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the temperature of the first chamber 11 is controlled to be 18°C, because the cigar is more suitable to be stored at this temperature. If the temperature is not reached 18°C, it means that the temperature is too high, and the refrigeration needs to be cooled down. The first water pump 61 provides power to introduce water at 14°C-16°C to the third evaporative member 23, and the cold air is blown out by the first fan 91 to cool down the first chamber 11. When the temperature reaches 18°C, the first water pump 61 stops circulating, and the water temperature in the third evaporative member 23 is no longer maintained at 14°C-16°C. With the heat exchange with the first chamber 11 and the existence of heat leakage, the temperature gradually rises. At this time, the first fan 91 continues to be on to stir the air flow in the first chamber 11, so that the cold air does not sink, and the temperature difference between the upper and lower parts of the first chamber 11 is prevented. At this time, the humidifying fan 43 also plays a role in stirring the air flow in the first chamber 11. If the humidity is not enough, the humidifying port 42 is opened for humidification. If the humidity is reached, the humidifying port 42 is closed. At this time, the humidifying fan 43 is running to improve the uniformity of the temperature of the first chamber 11.

[0220] The humidifying fan 43 has two functions. When the humidifying port 42 is closed, it becomes a function of stirring the air flow heat exchange in the first chamber 11, similar to a circulating fan. When the humidifying port 42 is opened, it becomes a humidifying fan 43 that supplies air and humidifies the first chamber 11.

[0221] The 18°C-20°C involved in the present embodiment is a better temperature for storing cigars. The better humidity range for cigars is 65%-68%. Since there are many types of cigars, they may not all be suitable for this temperature and humidity range. In actual use, the temperature and humidity of the chamber can be adjusted according to different types of cigars or different food materials (such as red wine, delicate fruits and vegetables, etc.).

[0222] Based on the above embodiments of the present disclosure, one technical feature of one embodiment can be beneficially combined with one or more other embodiments without explicit negation or conflict.

[0223] Although some specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail by examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are only for illustration, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments can be modified or some technical features can be replaced by equivalents without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. The scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A storage box, characterized in that, include: The first room (11) forms a space for storing items; The first evaporator (21) is configured to exchange heat with air to generate condensate; The first housing (31) is configured to receive condensate generated by the first evaporator (21); The second box (32) is operatively connected to the first box (31); as well as The second evaporator (22) is disposed inside the second housing (32) and is configured to exchange heat with the condensate inside the second housing (32); The condensate in the second housing (32) is configured to regulate at least one of the temperature and humidity in the first chamber (11).

2. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a humidification component (4), which comprises: The spray element (41) is disposed inside the second housing (32) and is configured to spray using a portion of the condensate inside the second housing (32) to form an atomized airflow; The humidification port (42) connects the second housing (32) and the first chamber (11) to allow atomized airflow to the first chamber (11).

3. The storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The humidification component (4) also includes: A humidifying fan (43) is disposed in the interlayer between the second housing (32) and the first chamber (11) and is configured to operatively connect the humidifying port (42) and the first chamber (11).

4. The storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The humidification component (4) also includes: An adjusting member (44) is provided on one side of the humidification port (42) and is configured to adjust the opening and closing of the humidification port (42).

5. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, include: The third evaporator (23) is located in the first chamber (11); The first circulation pipe (51) connects the third evaporator (23) and the second housing (32); and The first water pump (61) is located in the first circulation pipeline (51).

6. The storage box according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: The spray element (41) is located inside the second housing (32); as well as Humidification port (42) connects the first chamber (11) and the second box (32); The first circulation pipeline (51) includes an inlet pipe (511) and an outlet pipe (512). The inlet pipe (511) connects the second box (32) to the inlet of the third evaporator (23), and the outlet pipe (512) connects the outlet of the third evaporator (23) to the spray element (41).

7. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A compressor (71) and a condenser (72) are connected in sequence to form a refrigeration cycle system. A control valve (73) is provided on a first pipeline (74) between the condenser (72) and the second evaporator (22). The first pipeline (74) is also provided with a connecting part (741), which is close to the second evaporator (22) relative to the control valve (73). The second pipeline (75) connects the control valve (73) and the connection part (741), the first evaporator (21) is provided in the second pipeline (75), and the control valve (73) is configured to control the opening and closing of the second pipeline (75).

8. The storage box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The control valve (73) includes a first valve position and a second valve position. The control valve (73) is configured such that in the first valve position the second line (75) is disconnected, and in the second valve position the control valve (73) is configured such that the second line (75) is connected.

9. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Second room (12); The fourth evaporator (24) is located in the second chamber (12); and The second circulation pipeline (52) connects the fourth evaporator (24) and the second housing (32).

10. A cigar cabinet, characterized in that, Includes the storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. A method for temperature and humidity control of a storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Determine whether the amount of condensate in the second box (32) has reached the preset amount; If the amount of condensate in the second box (32) reaches the preset water volume value, the second evaporator (22) is controlled to work, and the first evaporator (21) is not worked; If the amount of condensate in the second box (32) does not reach the preset amount, the first evaporator (21) and the second evaporator (22) are controlled to work simultaneously.

12. The method for temperature and humidity control of a storage box according to claim 11, characterized in that, When the amount of condensate in the second housing (32) reaches a preset amount, the second evaporator (22) is controlled to work. If the first evaporator (21) is not working, the following steps are also included: Detect whether the water temperature in the second box (32) reaches the first preset temperature value, and at the same time detect whether the humidity in the first chamber (11) is higher than the preset humidity upper limit value; If the water temperature in the second box (32) reaches the first preset temperature value, and at the same time, the humidity in the first chamber (11) is not higher than the preset upper limit of humidity and not lower than the preset lower limit of humidity, then the compressor (71) in the circulating refrigeration system where the second evaporator (22) is located is controlled to stop.

13. The method for temperature and humidity control of a storage box according to claim 12, characterized in that, After the compressor (71) is shut down, the following steps are also included; Detect whether the temperature inside the first chamber (11) reaches the second preset temperature value; If the temperature in the first chamber (11) does not reach the second preset temperature value, the first water pump (61) is controlled to continue to be turned on to continuously provide power to send the condensate in the second box (32) to the third evaporator (23) in the first chamber (11).

14. The method for temperature and humidity control of a storage box according to claim 13, characterized in that, If the temperature in the first chamber (11) reaches the second preset temperature value, the first water pump (61) is turned off, the first fan (91) in the first chamber (11) remains on, and the humidifying fan (43) of the humidifying component (4) remains on.

15. The method for temperature and humidity control of a storage box according to claim 11, characterized in that, When the amount of condensate in the second box (32) reaches the preset amount, and the second evaporator (22) is controlled to work while the first evaporator (21) is not working, the following steps are also included: Detect whether the water temperature in the second box (32) reaches the first preset temperature value, and at the same time detect whether the humidity in the first chamber (11) is higher than the preset humidity upper limit value; If the water temperature in the second box (32) does not reach the first preset temperature value, and at the same time, the humidity in the first chamber (11) is higher than the preset humidity upper limit value, then the second evaporator (22) will remain in working condition.

16. The method for temperature and humidity control of a storage box according to claim 11, characterized in that, When the amount of condensate in the second box (32) reaches the preset amount, and the second evaporator (22) is controlled to work while the first evaporator (21) is not working, the following steps are also included: Detect whether the water temperature in the second box (32) reaches the first preset temperature value, and at the same time detect whether the humidity in the first chamber (11) is lower than the preset humidity lower limit value; If the water temperature in the second box (32) reaches the first preset temperature value, and the humidity in the first chamber (11) is lower than the preset humidity lower limit value, then the humidification component (4) is controlled to continue working, and the humidification component (4) continues to use the condensate in the second box (32) to humidify the first chamber (11).

17. The method for temperature and humidity control of a storage box according to claim 11, characterized in that, When the amount of condensate in the second box (32) reaches the preset amount, and the second evaporator (22) is controlled to work while the first evaporator (21) is not working, the following steps are also included: Detect whether the water temperature in the second box (32) reaches the first preset temperature value, and at the same time detect whether the humidity in the first chamber (11) is lower than the preset humidity lower limit value; If the water temperature in the second box (32) reaches the first preset temperature value, and at the same time, the humidity in the first chamber (11) is not lower than the preset humidity lower limit value and not higher than the preset humidity upper limit value, then the humidification port (42) is closed and the condensate in the second box (32) is no longer used to humidify the first chamber (11).

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