Electrolysis water module, humidification and sterilization module and air conditioner

By designing an electrolyzed water module and a humidification and sterilization module in the air conditioner, and utilizing a bypass channel and a flow-limiting structure, the problem of blockage in the electrolyzed water device is solved, thereby achieving normal operation of the water system and efficient sterilization, and improving the humidification and sterilization effect.

CN122102323APending Publication Date: 2026-05-29GD MIDEA AIR CONDITIONING EQUIP CO LTD

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GD MIDEA AIR CONDITIONING EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2024-11-29
Publication Date
2026-05-29

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Technical Problem

Existing air conditioner water electrolysis devices contain calcium and magnesium ions, which can lead to calcium crystal formation with long-term use, causing blockage of the flow path and resulting in water system failure.

Method used

Design a water electrolysis module, including a shell and electrolysis components, with a bypass channel and a flow-limiting structure to ensure that water can flow out from the bypass channel and avoid blockage of the electrolysis space. A humidification and sterilization module is used to sterilize the water by generating sterilization gain factors through electrolysis, and the water is discharged through the bypass channel when scale forms in the electrolysis space.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents the electrolysis water device from clogging, ensures the normal operation of the water system, improves the sterilization effect, reduces the probability of carrying harmful bacteria, and enhances the reliability of the humidification and sterilization module.

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Abstract

The application discloses an electrolytic water module, a humidifying and sterilizing module and an air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of air conditioners, wherein the electrolytic water module comprises a shell and an electrolysis assembly; the shell is provided with a mounting cavity, a water inlet and a water outlet which are communicated with the mounting cavity respectively, and the shell is further provided with a bypass flow channel which is communicated with the water inlet and the water outlet; and the electrolysis assembly is arranged in the mounting cavity. The technical scheme provided by the application can solve the problem that the water system can normally operate after the electrolytic water device is blocked.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioner technology, and in particular to an electrolytic water module, a humidification and sterilization module, and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the water systems of air conditioners on the market usually use electrolyzed water ions to sterilize the water. However, because the water in the electrolyzed water device contains a large amount of calcium and magnesium ions, long-term use will cause calcium crystals to form inside the electrolyzed water device, which will cause blockage of the flow path and cause the water system to fail. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to propose an electrolysis water module, a humidification and sterilization module, and an air conditioner, which aims to solve the problem of water systems operating normally even after the electrolysis water device is blocked.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention proposes an electrolysis water module comprising:

[0005] The housing includes a mounting cavity, an inlet and an outlet communicating with the mounting cavity, and a bypass channel communicating with the inlet and outlet.

[0006] An electrolysis assembly is disposed in the mounting cavity.

[0007] In one embodiment, the electrolysis assembly divides the mounting cavity into an inlet cavity communicating with the inlet and an outlet cavity communicating with the outlet, wherein the bypass channel and the inlet cavity are connected to the outlet cavity.

[0008] In one embodiment, the water inlet chamber includes a first water inlet portion disposed opposite to the water outlet chamber, and a second water inlet portion located to the side of the first water inlet portion and communicating with the first water inlet portion. The water outlet is connected to the second water inlet portion, and the bypass channel is connected to the second water inlet portion and the water outlet chamber.

[0009] In one embodiment, the bypass channel is characterized by having a flow-limiting structure.

[0010] In one embodiment, the flow-limiting structure is configured as a plurality of flow-limiting plates spaced apart along the water flow direction of the bypass channel, with adjacent flow-limiting plates staggered on opposite side walls of the bypass channel.

[0011] In one embodiment, the angle between the flow restrictor and the water flow direction of the bypass channel ranges from 60° to 90°.

[0012] In one embodiment, the minimum flow area of ​​the bypass channel is smaller than the flow area of ​​the inlet.

[0013] In one embodiment, the electrolysis assembly includes a first electrode and a second electrode disposed opposite to each other, and the housing is provided with a mounting tank corresponding to at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode.

[0014] The present invention also proposes a humidification and sterilization module, characterized in that it comprises:

[0015] sinks and wet membranes;

[0016] A water supply pipe has one end connected to the water tank and the other end located at the upper end of the wet membrane;

[0017] A water pump is installed in the water supply pipeline; and

[0018] The sterilization module is located in the water supply pipeline.

[0019] In one embodiment, the sterilization module includes the above-described electrolyzed water module.

[0020] In one embodiment, the humidification and sterilization module further includes a controller and a bypass pipeline connected in parallel with the sterilization module. The bypass pipeline is equipped with a control valve, and the sterilization module is equipped with a flow detection device. Both the control valve and the flow detection device are electrically connected to the controller. The controller controls the opening and closing of the control valve according to the flow detection result of the flow detection device.

[0021] The present invention also proposes an air conditioner including the above-mentioned humidification and sterilization module.

[0022] The technical solution of this invention involves setting up an electrolysis assembly within the installation cavity, with an electrolysis space between the electrolysis assemblies. Water flows through the electrolysis space and is electrolyzed by the water electrolysis module to generate antibacterial enhancement factors (such as hydrogen peroxide). These antibacterial enhancement factors can destroy the cell structure of bacteria, thereby achieving the purpose of killing bacteria. On the other hand, as the amount of scale in the electrolysis space of the electrolysis assembly increases, the flow area of ​​the electrolysis space will become smaller and smaller, and even block the flow path of the electrolysis space. In this case, water can also enter the bypass channel from the inlet and then flow out from the outlet to ensure the normal operation of the water system. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the air conditioner provided by the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the humidification and sterilization module provided by the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the electrolytic water module of the humidification and sterilization module in the first embodiment;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A first cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the water electrolysis module;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A second cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the water electrolysis module;

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 3 A third cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the water electrolysis module;

[0030] Figure 7 for Figure 3 A fourth cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the water electrolysis module;

[0031] Figure 8 for Figure 3 A first cross-sectional view of the second embodiment of the water electrolysis module;

[0032] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A second cross-sectional view of the second embodiment of the water electrolysis module;

[0033] Figure 10 for Figure 8 A third cross-sectional view of the second embodiment of the water electrolysis module;

[0034] Figure 11 for Figure 3 A first cross-sectional view of the third embodiment of the water electrolysis module;

[0035] Figure 12 for Figure 11 A second cross-sectional view of the third embodiment of the water electrolysis module;

[0036] Figure 13 for Figure 12 A third cross-sectional view of the third embodiment of the water electrolysis module;

[0037] Figure 14 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the fourth embodiment of the water electrolysis module;

[0038] Figure 15 for Figure 14 Exploded structural diagram of the fourth embodiment of the water electrolysis module;

[0039] Figure 16 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the electrolyzed water module in the second embodiment of the humidification and sterilization module;

[0040] Figure 17 for Figure 16 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure at point AA;

[0041] Figure 18 for Figure 16 Exploded structural diagram of a water electrolysis module;

[0042] Figure 19 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the electrolytic water module in the third embodiment of the humidification and sterilization module;

[0043] Figure 20 for Figure 19 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure at BB;

[0044] Figure 21 for Figure 19 sectional view of the structure at CC;

[0045] Figure 22 for Figure 19 Exploded view of the water electrolysis module.

[0046] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0047] 1. Air conditioner; 10. Humidification and sterilization module; 100. Water tank; 200. Wet film; 300. Water supply pipe; 40. Sterilization module; 400. Electrolyzed water module; 410. Housing; 411. Water inlet; 412. Water outlet; 413. Mounting cavity; 413a. Water inlet cavity; 413b. Water outlet cavity; 413c. First water inlet; 413d. Second water inlet; 414. Mounting trough; 415. Bypass channel; 420. Electrolysis assembly; 421. First electrode; 422. Second electrode; 423. Electrolysis space; 424. Fixing frame; 430. Flow limiting structure; 431. Flow limiting plate; 500. Water pump.

[0048] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0049] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0050] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0051] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this invention involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0052] Please see Figures 3 to 8 This invention proposes an electrolytic water module 400. In one embodiment of this invention, the electrolytic water module 400 includes a housing 410 and an electrolysis component 420. The housing 410 is provided with a mounting cavity 413 and an inlet 411 and an outlet 412 respectively communicating with the mounting cavity 413. The housing 410 is also provided with a bypass channel 415 communicating with the inlet 411 and the outlet 412. The electrolysis component 420 is disposed in the mounting cavity 413.

[0053] The technical solution of this application sets up an electrolysis component 420 in the installation cavity, and there is an electrolysis space 423 between the electrolysis components 420. Water flows through the electrolysis space and is electrolyzed by the water electrolysis module 400 to generate antibacterial enhancement factors (such as hydrogen peroxide). These antibacterial enhancement factors can destroy the cell structure of bacteria, thereby achieving the purpose of killing bacteria. On the other hand, when the amount of scale in the electrolysis space 423 of the electrolysis component 420 increases, the flow area of ​​the electrolysis space 423 will become smaller and smaller, and even block the flow path of the electrolysis space 423. Water can also enter the bypass channel 415 from the inlet 411 and then flow out from the outlet 412 to ensure the normal operation of the water system.

[0054] Optionally, the electrolysis component 420 divides the mounting cavity 413 into an inlet cavity 413a communicating with the inlet 411 and an outlet cavity 413b communicating with the outlet 412. The bypass channel 415 and the inlet cavity 413a are connected to the outlet cavity 413b. It can be understood that by using the electrolysis component 420 to divide the mounting cavity into the inlet cavity 413a and the outlet cavity 413b, the number of internal partition plates in the housing 410 can be reduced, thereby improving the utilization rate of the space in the housing 410 and increasing the flow area inside the housing 410 within the same housing volume.

[0055] Secondly, water flows from the inlet 411 into the inlet chamber 413a, then from the inlet chamber 413a into the electrolysis space 423 or from the inlet chamber 413a into the bypass channel 415, and finally flows into the outlet chamber 413b for mixing. It can be understood that the water discharged from the electrolysis space 423 carries a sterilizing agent, which sterilizes the unsterilized water flowing out of the bypass channel 415 in the outlet chamber 413b, thereby reducing the probability of the water carrying harmful bacteria. However, this design is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the electrolysis component 420 may only separate the mounting cavity 413 into an outlet chamber 413b connected to the outlet 412, and the housing 410 may also have a bypass channel 415 connecting the inlet 411 and the outlet chamber 413b. In some other embodiments, the electrolysis assembly 420 may be disposed in the mounting cavity 413, and the two ends of the bypass channel 415 may be connected to the inlet 411 and the outlet 412, respectively.

[0056] Reference Figures 4 to 7In one embodiment, optionally, the water inlet chamber 413a includes a first water inlet portion 413c disposed opposite to the water outlet chamber 413b, and a second water inlet portion 413d located to the side of the first water inlet portion 413c and communicating with the first water inlet portion 413c. The water outlet 412 communicates with the second water inlet portion 413d, and the bypass channel 415 communicates the second water inlet portion 413d and the water outlet chamber 413b. It can be understood that the electrolysis space 423 between the electrolysis components 420 becomes very small in flow area after the water electrolysis module 400 has been used for a long time, and may even produce... After sealing, water can enter the first inlet 413c from the inlet 411, then the second inlet 413d, then the bypass channel 415, and finally the outlet chamber 413b. Finally, it will be discharged from the outlet 412. The bypass channel 415 has a large degree of curvature, which can make the water flow more obstructed, thereby increasing the flow resistance. As a result, when there is little or no scale in the electrolysis space 423 between the electrolysis components 420, most of the water can flow through the electrolysis space 423 between the electrolysis components 420 for sterilization before flowing to the outlet chamber 413b.

[0057] Reference Figure 8 In the second embodiment, optionally, the housing 410 is also provided with a bypass channel 415 parallel to the mounting cavity 413. The inlet 411 is also connected to the outlet 412 through the bypass channel 415. It can be understood that after the electrolysis space 423 between the electrolysis components 420 becomes very small or even blocked after the electrolysis water module 400 has been used for a long time, water can enter the bypass channel 415 from the inlet 411 and be discharged from the outlet 412, thereby avoiding the failure of the water system.

[0058] Reference Figure 7 , Figures 11 to 15In this embodiment, optionally, a flow-limiting structure 430 is provided in the bypass channel 415. It can be understood that the flow-limiting structure 430 increases the flow resistance within the bypass channel 415, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the water electrolysis module 400. That is, when there is no scale or very little scale in the mounting cavity 413, most of the water passes through the electrolysis space 423 of the electrolysis component 420 of the water electrolysis module 400, thus achieving a sterilization effect on most of the water. A small portion is discharged from the bypass channel 413 to the outlet 412 and mixes with the disinfected water. The disinfected water carries sterilizing agents, which sterilize the unsterilized water flowing out of the bypass channel 415, thereby reducing the probability of the water carrying harmful bacteria. As the scale in the water electrolysis module 400 increases, the flow resistance of the electrolysis space 423 of the electrolysis component 420 increases, and the water flow in the bypass channel 415 increases, thus ensuring the normal operation of the water system. Of course, this design is not limited to this. In some other embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​the bypass channel 415 can be reduced so that the cross-sectional area of ​​the bypass channel 415 is much smaller than the minimum flow area in the mounting cavity 413. In other still embodiments, the degree of curvature of the bypass channel 415 can be increased to increase the flow resistance of the bypass channel 415.

[0059] Reference Figures 11 to 15 and Figure 22 In this embodiment, the flow-limiting structure 430 is further configured as a plurality of flow-limiting plates 431 spaced apart along the water flow direction of the bypass channel 415. Adjacent flow-limiting plates 431 are staggered on opposite side walls of the bypass channel 415. This flow-limiting structure 430 is simple in structure and easy to manufacture. Of course, this design is not limited to this; in other embodiments, the flow-limiting structure 430 can also be configured as a corrugated pipe.

[0060] In this embodiment, the angle between the flow restrictor 431 and the water flow direction of the bypass channel 415 is between 60° and 90°. That is, the angle between the flow restrictor 431 and the water flow direction of the bypass channel 415 is α, and the angle range of α is 60°≤α≤90°. This allows the flow restrictor 431 to have a better flow restriction effect.

[0061] Reference Figure 9 , Figure 12 and Figure 13Furthermore, the minimum flow area of ​​the bypass channel 415 is smaller than the flow area of ​​the inlet 411. This ensures that when the water electrolysis module 400 is working normally, that is, when there is no scale or very little scale in the installation cavity 413, most of the water passes through the electrolysis space 423 of the electrolysis component 420 of the water electrolysis module 400, and a small portion is discharged to the outlet 412 through the bypass channel. However, when there is too much scale in the installation cavity 413, or even when it blocks the electrolysis space 413 of the electrolysis component 420 in the installation cavity 413, the water can pass smoothly through the bypass channel 415, ensuring the normal operation of the water system.

[0062] The water flow area of ​​the inlet 411 is denoted as S1, and the minimum flow area of ​​the bypass channel 415 is denoted as S2.

[0063] Reference Figures 16 to 22 Optionally, in this embodiment, the electrolysis assembly 420 includes a first electrode 421 and a second electrode 422 disposed opposite to each other, and the housing 410 is provided with a mounting groove 414 corresponding to at least one of the first electrode 421 and the second electrode 422. This makes the structure of the housing 410 more compact and helps to increase the electrolysis space 423 of the electrolysis assembly 420 in the mounting cavity 413.

[0064] In this embodiment, by controlling the angle between the flow direction of the flow restrictor 431 and the bypass channel 415, the number of flow restrictors 431, and the control of factors such as the water flow area S1 of the inlet 411 and the minimum flow area S2 of the bypass channel 415, this solution can ensure that when the scaling rate of the electrolysis space 423 is 80% or less, water can flow directly through the electrolysis space 423 without flowing through the bypass channel 415.

[0065] Furthermore, the electrolysis assembly 420 also includes a fixing frame 424, and the electrolysis space 423 is formed on the fixing frame 424. This facilitates the division of the mounting cavity 413 while also facilitating the fixing of the first electrode 421 and the second electrode 422, thereby improving the installation efficiency.

[0066] It should be noted that the electrolyzed water module 400 proposed in this solution can be applied not only to the water circulation humidification system of air conditioners, but also to the water systems of other devices, such as the water systems of humidifiers.

[0067] Currently, the water circulation system in air conditioners on the market uses a wet membrane that is immersed in a water tank at the bottom. The membrane is then saturated with water through capillary action. A fan then blows air through the wet membrane, expelling the water vapor and achieving a humidification effect. However, because the wet membrane is soaked in this way, gravity causes it to stop wetting after reaching a certain height, resulting in insufficient humidification at the top when the membrane is high up.

[0068] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention also proposes a humidification and sterilization module 10, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment of the present invention, the humidification and sterilization module 10 includes a water tank 100, a wet membrane 200, a water supply pipe 300, a water pump 500, and a sterilization module 40. One end of the water supply pipe 300 is connected to the water tank 100, and the other end is located at the upper end of the wet membrane 200. The water pump 500 is located in the water supply pipe 300. The sterilization module 40 is located in the water supply pipe 300.

[0069] The technical solution of this application improves humidification effectiveness by delivering humidifying water to the upper part of the wet membrane 200, ensuring that the upper part is wetted even if the wet membrane 200 is high. Furthermore, the water is sterilized by the sterilization module 40 before being delivered to the wet membrane 200, ensuring that the water on the wet membrane 200 is sterilized. This reduces the probability of harmful bacteria in the humidified air, and the sterilization factors in the water also release sterilization-enhancing factors into the air, thereby sterilizing indoor air and improving product performance.

[0070] In this embodiment, optionally, the wet membrane 200 is suspended above the water tank 100, and excess water can be directly returned to the water tank 100. That is, the water tank 100 serves as both a water storage tank and a recycling tank, thereby simplifying the overall structure of the product. However, this design is not limited to this. In other embodiments, an independent recycling tank can be additionally provided, and the wet membrane 200 can be suspended above the recycling tank to recycle excess water on the wet membrane 200. Typically, the recycling tank is connected to the water tank 100 (water storage tank) to transport the recycled water to the water tank 100 for reuse, thereby saving water waste. Optionally, a filtration device is provided between the recycling tank and the water tank 100 to purify the recycled water before it is transported to the water tank 100 for reuse.

[0071] In this embodiment, optionally, the water pump 500 is located upstream of the sterilization module 40. That is, the water in the water tank 100 first flows through the water pump 500 and then through the sterilization module 40. In this way, the distance between the water after passing through the sterilization module 40 and the upper end of the wet membrane 200 is shorter, allowing the water delivered to the upper end of the wet membrane 200 to carry more sterilization gain factors. However, this design is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the water pump 500 can also be located downstream of the sterilization module 40, as long as the water pump 500 can provide effective pumping force for water delivery.

[0072] In this embodiment, the humidification and sterilization module 10 typically includes a support bracket, on which the wet membrane 200 is mounted to provide support. Optionally, the support bracket is a frame structure, which provides good support capabilities and also creates a large airflow structure, thus minimizing wind resistance. Optionally, in a technical solution where the water tank 100 serves as both a water storage tank and a recycling tank, the lower end of the support bracket is fixed to the water tank 100, utilizing the water tank 100 to provide mounting attachment and support for the support bracket.

[0073] In this embodiment, optionally, the humidification and sterilization module 10 further includes a water distribution plate suspended above the wet membrane 200. The water distribution plate has multiple water distribution holes. The end of the water supply pipe 300 away from the water tank 100 is connected to the water distribution plate to transport water to the water distribution plate and distribute it to different positions on the upper end of the wet membrane 200 through the multiple water distribution holes, thereby uniformly supplying water to the upper end of the wet membrane 200. However, this design is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the water distribution plate may not be additionally provided. Instead, multiple water outlet holes spaced apart along the extension direction of the pipe may be provided at the end of the water supply pipe 300 away from the water tank 100 to distribute water to different positions on the upper end of the wet membrane 200. In this way, uniform water supply to the upper end of the wet membrane 200 can also be achieved.

[0074] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 ,and Figures 8 to 10 In this embodiment, optionally, the sterilization module 40 includes the aforementioned water electrolysis module 400, which is disposed in the water supply pipeline 300. It is understood that the water is electrolyzed by the water electrolysis module 400 to generate sterilization enhancement factors (e.g., hydrogen peroxide). These sterilization enhancement factors can destroy the cell structure of bacteria, thereby achieving the purpose of killing bacteria. However, this design is not limited to this. In some other embodiments, the sterilization module 40 may also include a disinfectant module to sterilize the water with a disinfectant; and in still other embodiments, the sterilization module 40 may also include an ultraviolet module or an ozone module to sterilize the water with ultraviolet light or ozone.

[0075] It should be noted that since the humidification and sterilization module 10 adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0076] Optionally, in other embodiments, the humidification and sterilization module 10 further includes a controller and a bypass pipeline connected in parallel with the sterilization module 40. A control valve is provided on the bypass pipeline, and a flow detection element is provided inside the sterilization module 40. Both the control valve and the flow detection element are electrically connected to the controller. The controller controls the opening and closing of the control valve based on the flow detection result of the flow detection element. This allows the controller to open the valve after the flow detection element detects that the scale inside the electrolyzed water module 400 has reached a preset value, enabling water to flow through the bypass pipeline and ensuring humidification of the wet membrane, thus preventing the humidification and sterilization module 10 from failing entirely. Alternatively, when the quality of the humidifying water is superior, i.e., when sterilization of the humidifying water is not required, the controller can open the control valve to allow humidifying water to flow out through the bypass pipeline. The sterilization module 40 can be an electrolysis component 420, a disinfectant module, an ultraviolet module, or an ozone module, etc.

[0077] The present invention also proposes an air conditioner 1, which includes a humidification and sterilization module 10. The specific structure of the humidification and sterilization module 10 is as described in the above embodiments. Since the air conditioner 1 adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0078] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water electrolysis module, characterized in that, include: The housing has an installation cavity and an inlet and an outlet respectively communicating with the installation cavity. The housing also has a bypass channel communicating with the inlet and the outlet. and An electrolysis assembly is disposed in the mounting cavity.

2. The water electrolysis module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The electrolysis assembly divides the mounting cavity into an inlet cavity that communicates with the inlet and an outlet cavity that communicates with the outlet. The bypass channel and the inlet cavity are connected to the outlet cavity.

3. The water electrolysis module as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The water inlet chamber includes a first water inlet section disposed opposite to the water outlet chamber, and a second water inlet section located to the side of the first water inlet section and communicating with the first water inlet section. The water outlet is connected to the second water inlet section, and the bypass channel is connected to the second water inlet section and the water outlet chamber.

4. The water electrolysis module as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The bypass channel is equipped with a flow-limiting structure.

5. The water electrolysis module as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The flow-limiting structure is configured as a plurality of flow-limiting plates spaced apart along the water flow direction of the bypass channel, with adjacent flow-limiting plates staggered on opposite side walls of the bypass channel.

6. The water electrolysis module as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The angle between the flow restrictor and the water flow direction of the bypass channel ranges from 60° to 90°.

7. The water electrolysis module as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The minimum flow area of ​​the bypass channel is smaller than the flow area of ​​the inlet.

8. The water electrolysis module as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The electrolysis assembly includes a first electrode and a second electrode arranged opposite to each other, and the housing is provided with a mounting tank corresponding to at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode.

9. A humidification and sterilization module, characterized in that, include: sinks and wet membranes; A water supply pipe has one end connected to the water tank and the other end located at the upper end of the wet membrane; A water pump is installed in the water supply pipeline; and The sterilization module is located in the water supply pipeline.

10. The humidification and sterilization module as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The sterilization module includes the water electrolysis module as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

11. The humidification and sterilization module as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The humidification and sterilization module also includes a controller and a bypass pipeline connected in parallel with the sterilization module. A control valve is provided on the bypass pipeline. A flow detection device is provided in the sterilization module. Both the control valve and the flow detection device are electrically connected to the controller. The controller controls the opening and closing of the control valve according to the flow detection result of the flow detection device.

12. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the humidification and sterilization module as described in any one of claims 9 to 11.