A special mushroom house intelligent environment control system unit for a shelter
By integrating air conditioning units and other modules into the modular mushroom house and adopting a cross-flow channel design and intelligent control, the problems of integration and installation complexity of environmental control in the mushroom house have been solved, achieving efficient environmental regulation and uniform airflow, and improving the overall control capability of the mushroom house.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG QINGFENG MODERN AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2026-04-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
The existing air conditioning units in the mushroom houses have scattered functional modules, low integration, complex installation, and low space utilization. The lack of isolation in the air ducts leads to thermal interference and airflow short circuits, resulting in uneven mixing of fresh air and affecting the environmental control effect inside the mushroom house.
The air conditioning unit, fresh air module, humidification module, carbon dioxide control module and lighting module are integrated into a single cabinet. The design uses a cross airflow channel and partition isolation, and combined with an intelligent control module to achieve coordinated control.
It improves functional integration, simplifies the installation process, optimizes space utilization, achieves efficient environmental control, promotes uniform airflow and precise adjustment of environmental parameters in the mushroom house, and enhances the overall environmental control capability of the mushroom house.
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Abstract
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Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to environmental control technology, specifically to an intelligent environmental control system unit for a mobile mushroom house. Background Technology
[0002] As a mobile and intensive edible mushroom cultivation facility, modular mushroom houses place high demands on the compactness, functional integration, and ease of installation of their environmental control equipment. Currently, the air conditioning units and supporting environmental control equipment used in modular mushroom houses still suffer from several technical shortcomings in practical applications.
[0003] In terms of functional module integration, existing equipment typically adopts a decentralized layout, with air conditioning units, humidifiers, carbon dioxide control equipment, and lighting equipment set up independently. There is a lack of compact, integrated design between these modules, making it impossible to achieve embedded integration of multiple environmental control functions within a single cabinet. This layout not only results in large equipment footprints and cumbersome installation processes, but also makes it difficult to achieve coordinated control between different devices, leading to low space utilization and insufficient system integration.
[0004] Regarding the installation structure of air conditioning units, split-type installation is prevalent, with key components such as compressors, condensers, and evaporators scattered inside and outside the container, requiring on-site assembly and debugging, which is time-consuming. Furthermore, the lack of standardized, modular interface design between the unit and the container cabinet makes it difficult to meet the needs of rapid deployment and relocation of containerized mushroom houses. Even in some integrated units that achieve component integration, the fit between the shell and the container cabinet is still not tight enough, occupying a significant amount of internal space after installation and affecting the effective utilization of the planting area. In terms of the internal air duct layout of the air conditioning unit, the condenser cooling duct and the evaporator air supply duct are often simply arranged side-by-side within the same shell, without an effective isolation structure between them. During cooling operation, the high-temperature airflow discharged from the condenser side can easily seep into the evaporator side through the internal gaps of the shell, causing thermal interference to the air supply airflow, resulting in fluctuations in supply air temperature, decreased cooling efficiency, and increased operating energy consumption.
[0005] Furthermore, the condenser exhaust port and air inlet are usually located on the same wall or in close proximity to each other on the casing. The exhausted hot air is easily re-drawn into the air inlet, creating an airflow short-circuit and further reducing heat exchange efficiency. Regarding the integration of fresh air functions, introducing fresh air from outside typically requires a separate fresh air fan and filter unit outside the air conditioning unit. This external layout occupies additional space inside the cabin and increases the workload of on-site piping connections. The mixing path between fresh and return air is not optimized, easily leading to uneven mixing.
[0006] While some equipment integrates fresh air functionality into the unit, the lack of effective airflow isolation between the fresh air inlet and the condenser air intake chamber makes the fresh air susceptible to interference from the condenser's cooling airflow during introduction, affecting fresh air quality. Regarding indoor air disturbance, existing air conditioning units mostly have uniform cross-section designs for their air outlets, concentrating the airflow directly in front of the vent. This results in a short range and small diffusion angle, leading to uneven airflow distribution within the container. Especially in multi-layer mushroom cultivation scenarios, localized airflow obstruction can easily cause temperature and humidity differences, affecting the uniformity and quality consistency of mushroom growth. There is a lack of effective disturbance structures to promote uniform indoor air circulation. In summary, existing technologies have significant shortcomings in terms of functional module integration, cabinet mounting structure, duct isolation layout, fresh air function integration, and indoor air disturbance structures. There is an urgent need for an integrated air conditioning unit with a compact structure, reliable duct isolation, high functional integration, and ease of overall installation to solve these problems. Summary of the Invention
[0007] The purpose of this application is to provide a special intelligent environmental control system unit for mushroom houses in mobile cabins, which has the advantages of improving functional integration, simplifying the installation process, optimizing space utilization, and achieving efficient and coordinated environmental control.
[0008] This application provides a smart environmental control system unit for a dedicated mushroom house in a mobile cabin, the technical solution of which is as follows:
[0009] A smart environmental control system unit for a mobile mushroom house, characterized in that it comprises:
[0010] A cabinet with a mounting opening and an air vent at the top;
[0011] The air conditioning unit has cooling and heating functions, and integrates a fresh air module and an internal circulation air disturbance module. The air conditioning unit is embedded in the mounting opening, and the heat exhaust port of the air conditioning unit corresponds to the air outlet on the cabinet.
[0012] The humidification module, carbon dioxide control module, and lighting module are all integrated inside the cabinet, forming an integrated unit together with the air conditioning unit;
[0013] The air conditioning unit is used to regulate the temperature inside the cabin and to assist in regulating the humidity and carbon dioxide concentration inside the cabin through the fresh air module; the internal circulation air disturbance module is used to promote uniform air flow inside the cabin; the humidification module is used to supplement and regulate the humidity inside the cabin; the carbon dioxide control module is used to supplement and regulate the carbon dioxide concentration inside the cabin; and the lighting module is used to provide the light required for the growth of edible fungi.
[0014] Furthermore, this application also proposes that the humidification module is an ultrasonic humidification module, equipped with a detachable water tank and a water shortage alarm device; the carbon dioxide control module includes a carbon dioxide sensor, a carbon dioxide generator and an exhaust fan, used to monitor in real time and automatically maintain the carbon dioxide concentration in the cabin within a preset threshold range; the lighting module adopts LED plant growth lights, whose light intensity and light duration are adjustable.
[0015] Furthermore, this application also proposes that the cabinet body is also integrated with an intelligent control module, which is electrically connected to the air conditioning unit, humidification module, carbon dioxide control module and light function module, and is used to automatically adjust the operating status of each function module according to the preset edible fungus growth parameter threshold.
[0016] Furthermore, this application also proposes that, in operation of the above, the air conditioning unit includes a refrigerant circuit consisting of a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve and an evaporator connected in sequence by pipelines, and a housing, the interior of which defines a first airflow channel and a second airflow channel that are isolated from each other.
[0017] The first airflow channel is composed of the condenser air inlet chamber, condenser, condenser heat dissipation fan and heat exhaust port on the casing connected in sequence. It is used to exhaust the airflow after heat exchange through the condenser. The heat exhaust port corresponds to the air outlet on the cabinet.
[0018] The second airflow channel consists of a return air inlet, an evaporator, a variable frequency air supply fan, and an air supply outlet connected in sequence. It is used to send the air that has passed through the heat exchange treatment of the evaporator into the room.
[0019] The first airflow channel and the second airflow channel are arranged in a cross pattern inside the housing, and a partition is provided in the intersection area of the two channels to prevent the exhaust airflow and the supply airflow from causing thermal interference between each other.
[0020] Furthermore, this application also proposes that, in operation as described above, the housing of the air conditioning unit has a condenser air inlet cavity, a fresh air inlet, and an electrical control box maintenance panel arranged side by side on the embedded end face facing the outside of the cabinet, with the embedded end face corresponding to the mounting opening.
[0021] A baffle is installed between the condenser air inlet chamber and the fresh air inlet to isolate the airflow between the first airflow channel and the second airflow channel on the air inlet side;
[0022] The inner side of the electrical control box inspection panel corresponds to the return air area of the second airflow channel, so as to use the low-temperature return air to cool and dissipate heat from the electrical control components.
[0023] Furthermore, this application also proposes that, in operation as described above, the fresh air module includes a HEPA filter assembly and a fresh air valve, the fresh air valve being connected to the fresh air inlet and the fresh air valve outlet being connected to the return air outlet, so that the fresh air and return air are mixed and then enter the evaporator.
[0024] Furthermore, this application also proposes that, in operation as described above, the heat exhaust port is opened on the first side wall of the shell, the embedded end face of the shell is the second side wall, and the first side wall and the second side wall are two adjacent different walls, so that the exhaust direction of the first airflow channel is arranged at an angle to the air inlet or outlet direction of the second airflow channel at the embedded end face.
[0025] Furthermore, this application also proposes that, in operation of the above, the air outlet section where the air supply outlet is located has a tapered structure with a cross-section that gradually decreases along the air supply direction, and the internal circulation air disturbance module is composed of a variable frequency air supply fan and the tapered air outlet section, so as to utilize the tapered airflow to promote indoor air circulation disturbance.
[0026] Furthermore, this application also proposes that, in operation as described above, an auxiliary electric heater is provided in the heat exchange area in front of the evaporator to supplement the heating of the supply airflow under low-temperature conditions.
[0027] Furthermore, this application also proposes that, in operation as described above, the refrigerant circuit is equipped with a pressure gauge for detecting the high and low pressure values of the system; and the outer wall of the air conditioning unit casing is equipped with a shock-absorbing pad for flexible connection with the cabinet.
[0028] As can be seen from the above, the intelligent environmental control system unit for mushroom houses in this application integrates the air conditioning unit, humidification module, carbon dioxide control module and lighting module into a single cabinet to form an integrated structure. This solves the problems of scattered functional modules, low integration and complicated installation in the prior art. It has the advantages of improving functional integration, simplifying the installation process, optimizing space utilization and achieving efficient and coordinated environmental control. Attached Figure Description
[0029] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of an intelligent environmental control system unit for a modular mushroom house provided in this application.
[0030] Figure 2 This application provides an internal plan view of an intelligent environmental control system unit for a modular mushroom house.
[0031] Figure 3 This is a top-side schematic diagram of an air conditioning unit provided in this application.
[0032] Figure 4 This is a bottom axonometric view of an air conditioning unit provided in this application.
[0033] Figure 5 This is a top view diagram of an air conditioning unit provided in this application.
[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the refrigerant circuit of the air conditioning unit provided in this application. Detailed Implementation
[0035] The technical solutions of this application will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0036] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. Furthermore, in the description of this application, terms such as "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0037] Traditional environmental control equipment in existing modular mushroom houses often employs a decentralized layout for functional module integration, resulting in large footprints, cumbersome installation, and insufficient coordinated control capabilities. Regarding the air conditioning unit installation structure, while mostly split or integrated, the installation is not tightly fitted, failing to meet the needs of rapid deployment and space utilization. Furthermore, the lack of effective isolation in the internal air conditioning ducts easily leads to thermal interference and airflow short-circuiting, affecting operational efficiency. There are also shortcomings in the integration of fresh air functions and indoor air disturbance, resulting in uneven fresh air quality and indoor airflow distribution.
[0038] like Figure 1-6 As shown, this application proposes an intelligent environmental control system unit for a mobile mushroom house, comprising:
[0039] A cabinet 27 has an installation opening 28 and an air outlet 29 on its top;
[0040] The air conditioning unit 30 has cooling and heating functions, and integrates a fresh air module and an internal circulation air disturbance module. The air conditioning unit 30 is embedded in the mounting opening 28, and the heat exhaust port 10 of the air conditioning unit 30 corresponds to the air outlet 29 on the cabinet 27.
[0041] The humidification module 31, the carbon dioxide control module 32, and the lighting module 33 are all integrated inside the cabinet 27, forming an integrated unit together with the air conditioning unit 30.
[0042] The air conditioning unit 30 is used to regulate the temperature inside the cabin, and the fresh air module is used to assist in regulating the humidity and carbon dioxide concentration inside the cabin; the internal circulation air disturbance module is used to promote uniform air flow inside the cabin; the humidification module 31 is used to supplement and regulate the humidity inside the cabin; the carbon dioxide control module 32 is used to supplement and regulate the carbon dioxide concentration inside the cabin; and the lighting module 33 is used to provide the light required for the growth of edible fungi.
[0043] For ease of understanding, the following explains some key terms in this embodiment:
[0044] Cabinet 27: refers to the external structure used to house and support the various functional modules inside the system. It is usually box-shaped and provides protection and installation interface.
[0045] Mounting opening 28: refers to the opening at the top of the cabinet 27, used for the embedded installation of the air conditioning unit 30, so as to achieve a tight fit between the unit and the cabinet 27.
[0046] Air outlet 29: refers to the opening at the top of the cabinet 27, used to exhaust the heat generated during the operation of the air conditioning unit 30, and corresponds to the heat exhaust port 10 of the air conditioning unit 30.
[0047] Air conditioning unit 30: refers to equipment with cooling and heating functions, used to regulate the air temperature inside the cabin, and can be integrated with other auxiliary function modules.
[0048] Fresh air module: refers to a component integrated inside or working in conjunction with the air conditioning unit 30, used to introduce fresh external air and perform preliminary treatment on the introduced fresh air to help regulate the humidity and carbon dioxide concentration in the cabin.
[0049] Internal circulation air disturbance module: refers to the component integrated inside the air conditioning unit 30, used to enhance the airflow inside the cabin and promote the uniform distribution of air inside the cabin.
[0050] Heat exhaust port 10: refers to the opening on the air conditioning unit 30 used to exhaust its internal heat (such as heat dissipation from the condenser 2), and is used in conjunction with the air outlet 29 on the cabinet 27.
[0051] Humidification module 31: refers to the device integrated inside the cabinet 27, which is used to replenish water in the cabin to precisely regulate the air humidity inside the cabin.
[0052] Carbon dioxide control module 32: refers to the device integrated inside the cabinet 27, used to monitor and adjust the carbon dioxide concentration in the cabin to meet the specific needs of edible fungi growth.
[0053] Lighting module 33: refers to the device integrated inside the cabinet 27, which is used to provide the light required for the growth of edible fungi, including light intensity and light duration.
[0054] Integrated unit: refers to a system that integrates multiple environmental control functional units, such as air conditioning unit 30, humidification module 31, carbon dioxide control module 32 and lighting module 33, into a single cabinet 27 through structural integration, forming a compact and collaborative overall system.
[0055] This embodiment provides a smart environmental control system unit for a mobile mushroom house. The unit includes a cabinet 27 with a mounting opening 28 and an air outlet 29 on its top. The cabinet 27 can be manufactured from sheet metal through welding or riveting processes to form a box structure with specific dimensions and shape. The mounting opening 28 and air outlet 29 can be formed on the top of the cabinet 27 using pre-formed molds or machining. For example, the cabinet 27 can be designed as a cuboid structure, with a rectangular mounting opening 28 for installing an air conditioning unit 30 and a circular or rectangular air outlet 29 for discharging hot air pre-machined on its top. The size and position of these openings are designed to match the interface of the subsequently installed air conditioning unit 30.
[0056] The unit also includes an air conditioning unit 30, which has cooling and heating functions and integrates a fresh air module and an internal circulation air disturbance module. The air conditioning unit 30 is embedded in the mounting opening 28, and its heat exhaust port 10 corresponds to the air outlet 29 on the cabinet 27. The air conditioning unit 30 can be a standalone unit, integrating core components such as a compressor 1, condenser 2, expansion valve 3, and evaporator 4 required for cooling and heating functions. Cooling is achieved through refrigerant circulation, while heating can be achieved through electric heating elements or heat pump technology. The fresh air module can consist of a simple fan and air filter, used to introduce fresh outside air into the air conditioning unit 30. The internal circulation air disturbance module can consist of one or more fans configured to generate airflow inside the air conditioning unit 30 or at the air outlet to promote indoor air circulation. The external dimensions and interfaces of the air conditioning unit 30 are designed to fit snugly with the mounting openings 28 of the cabinet 27, facilitating recessed installation from the top of the cabinet 27. The heat exhaust port 10 of the air conditioning unit 30 can be located on its top or side and is designed to be precisely aligned with the air outlet 29 on the cabinet 27 to ensure that the hot air generated during operation can be smoothly exhausted.
[0057] Furthermore, the humidification module 31, carbon dioxide control module 32, and lighting module 33 are all integrated inside the cabinet 27, forming an integrated unit together with the air conditioning unit 30. Specifically, the humidification module 31 can employ technologies such as steam humidification, wet film humidification, or spray humidification. For example, a water tank and multiple nozzles can be installed, and water is atomized and sprayed into the interior space of the cabinet 27 via a water pump. The carbon dioxide control module 32 can consist of a carbon dioxide sensor and a simple exhaust fan. When the carbon dioxide concentration is detected to exceed a preset threshold, the exhaust fan is activated to expel some of the air from the cabin. When the carbon dioxide concentration is below the preset threshold, carbon dioxide gas can be introduced through a carbon dioxide generator. The lighting module 33 can use fluorescent lamps, incandescent lamps, or ordinary LED lamps as light sources, and its start and stop can be controlled by a simple timer switch. These functional modules are installed in the reserved spaces inside the cabinet 27 and are securely mounted using brackets or fasteners. They are housed in the same cabinet 27 as the air conditioning unit 30, and are connected via their respective power and control lines, thus forming a highly integrated physical system.
[0058] Therefore, the air conditioning unit 30 is used to regulate the temperature inside the cabin, and the fresh air module is used to assist in regulating the humidity and carbon dioxide concentration inside the cabin. The internal circulation air disturbance module is used to promote uniform airflow inside the cabin, avoiding problems such as local overcooling / overheating, dead air zones, and temperature and humidity stratification that exist in traditional air conditioning units. The humidification module 31 is used to supplement and regulate the humidity inside the cabin. The carbon dioxide control module 32 is used to supplement and regulate the carbon dioxide concentration inside the cabin. The lighting module 33 is used to provide the light required for the growth of edible fungi. Specifically, the air conditioning unit 30, through its cooling and heating functions, automatically or manually adjusts its operating mode and power based on feedback from the temperature sensor inside the cabin to maintain the temperature inside the cabin within the set range. The fresh air module can dilute the excessively high carbon dioxide concentration inside the cabin by introducing outside air, or introduce humid outside air to help increase humidity. For example, outside air can be introduced into the cabin by manually turning on the fresh air fan. The internal circulation air disturbance module, through continuous fan operation, forms a circulating airflow inside the cabin, reducing local dead zones and promoting the uniform distribution of temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide. The humidification module 31 activates humidification when the humidity falls below a set value, based on feedback from the humidity sensor inside the cabin, to achieve the target humidity. The carbon dioxide control module 32 adjusts the carbon dioxide concentration by either venting or introducing carbon dioxide gas, based on feedback from the carbon dioxide sensor inside the cabin, when the concentration exceeds a set range. The lighting module 33 provides light within a preset time period via a simple timer switch, meeting the light requirements for edible fungi growth.
[0059] Based on the above technical solution, the intelligent environmental control system unit for the modular mushroom house proposed in this application highly integrates the air conditioning unit 30, humidification, carbon dioxide control, and lighting modules into a single cabinet 27, and adopts a recessed installation method. This effectively solves the problems of existing equipment having dispersed functions, large footprint, cumbersome installation, and low space utilization. Simultaneously, the modules work collaboratively to achieve comprehensive and precise control of temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide concentration, and lighting within the modular house, promoting uniform airflow and providing a stable and optimized environment for mushroom growth. This enhances the overall environmental control capability and deployment convenience of the modular mushroom house.
[0060] In the specific implementation scheme, the humidification module 31 is an ultrasonic humidification module, equipped with a detachable water tank and a water shortage alarm device; the humidification module 31 is designed as an ultrasonic humidification module. Ultrasonic humidification technology atomizes water into fine particles through high-frequency vibration, which has advantages such as high atomization efficiency, fast humidification speed, relatively low energy consumption, and no "white powder" phenomenon, making it particularly suitable for the growth environment of edible fungi where high humidity accuracy is required. To facilitate daily maintenance and ensure water quality cleanliness, the ultrasonic humidification module is also equipped with a detachable water tank, allowing users to easily add water, clean, and disinfect, effectively preventing bacterial growth and ensuring the hygiene of the environment inside the shelter. Simultaneously, to prevent equipment damage due to water shortage and ensure continuous system operation, the module also integrates a water shortage alarm device, which can promptly issue an alarm when the water level in the tank falls below a preset threshold, reminding management personnel to replenish water.
[0061] The carbon dioxide control module 32 includes a carbon dioxide sensor, a carbon dioxide generator, and an exhaust fan. It is used to monitor and automatically maintain the carbon dioxide concentration inside the cabin within a preset threshold range in real time. The carbon dioxide control module 32 is more sophisticated, comprising a carbon dioxide sensor, a carbon dioxide generator, and an exhaust fan. The carbon dioxide sensor monitors the carbon dioxide concentration inside the cabin in real time and accurately, typically using non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) technology to provide reliable concentration data. The carbon dioxide generator actively releases carbon dioxide when the concentration inside the cabin falls below a set value, raising the concentration to the optimal level required for edible fungi growth. This can be achieved by burning natural gas or propane to produce carbon dioxide, or by directly releasing gas from a liquid carbon dioxide cylinder. The exhaust fan starts when the carbon dioxide concentration is too high, expelling excess carbon dioxide from the cabin, or works in conjunction with the fresh air module to reduce the concentration. By monitoring the concentration in real time through the carbon dioxide sensor and intelligently controlling the start / stop or adjusting the working intensity of the carbon dioxide generator and exhaust fan according to preset edible fungi growth parameter thresholds, the carbon dioxide concentration inside the cabin is automatically maintained, ensuring it remains within the optimal growth range.
[0062] The lighting module 33 uses LED plant grow lights, whose light intensity and duration are adjustable. LED plant grow lights are an ideal choice for edible fungi cultivation due to their high energy efficiency, long lifespan, low heat generation, and customizable spectrum. By precisely adjusting the spectral composition of the LED lights, the specific light quality requirements of different types of edible fungi at different growth stages can be better met. Furthermore, this module also has the function of adjusting light intensity and duration, for example, by adjusting light intensity through pulse width modulation (PWM) technology and controlling light duration through a timer. This allows the system to simulate natural light cycles or precisely set the light intensity and duration according to the differentiated needs of edible fungi at different stages such as mycelial growth and fruiting. For example, weak light or no light may be needed during the mycelial growth stage, while specific intensity and duration of light are required during the fruiting stage.
[0063] Through the above technical solutions, the humidification module 31 adopts ultrasonic humidification technology and is equipped with a detachable water tank and a water shortage alarm device, ensuring the precision and efficiency of humidity regulation within the container. It also simplifies daily maintenance, reduces the risk of equipment damage due to water shortage, and ensures the continuity and hygiene of system operation. The carbon dioxide control module 32, through the coordinated operation of a carbon dioxide sensor, carbon dioxide generator, and exhaust fan, achieves precise real-time monitoring and dynamic adjustment of carbon dioxide concentration within the container. It can automatically maintain the carbon dioxide concentration within the optimal range according to the needs of different growth stages of edible fungi, avoiding the lag and inaccuracy of manual intervention, thereby promoting the healthy growth and high yield of edible fungi. The lighting module 33 uses LED plant growth lights with adjustable light intensity and duration, providing a highly controllable lighting environment. It can precisely adjust light parameters according to the type and growth stage of edible fungi, effectively simulating natural light conditions, optimizing photosynthesis or mycelial growth, and further improving the yield and quality of edible fungi. These specific functional modules work together to enable the entire container environmental control system to provide a more stable, precise, and easy-to-manage growth environment, significantly improving the cultivation efficiency and economic benefits of edible fungi.
[0064] In a further embodiment, the cabinet 27 integrates an intelligent control module. This module is electrically connected to the air conditioning unit 30, humidification module 31, carbon dioxide control module 32, and lighting module 33, and is used to automatically adjust the operating status of each functional module according to preset threshold values for edible fungi growth parameters. Specifically, the intelligent control module is the core of the entire environmental control system, typically composed of hardware such as a microprocessor, memory, input / output interfaces, and communication modules, and runs preset control algorithms and software programs. Its main function is to monitor environmental parameters within the cabin in real time and coordinate the control of each functional module according to preset logic. For example, this module can be an embedded system based on an industrial-grade microcontroller (MCU) or a programmable logic controller (PLC), integrating functions such as data acquisition, data processing, logical judgment, and instruction output.
[0065] The intelligent control module establishes an electrical connection with the air conditioning unit 30, the humidification module 31, the carbon dioxide control module 32, and the lighting module 33. This electrical connection can take various forms, such as digital signal transmission via industrial communication protocols like RS485 or CAN bus, or direct control via analog signal lines or switch signal lines. Through this electrical connection, the intelligent control module can receive status feedback information from each functional module (or its internal sensors) and send control commands such as start, stop, power adjustment, or mode adjustment to each functional module, thereby achieving centralized management and precise control of the entire system.
[0066] The core function of the intelligent control module is to automatically adjust the operating status of each functional module based on preset threshold values for edible fungi growth parameters. Specifically, system operators can set target ranges or thresholds for environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide concentration, light intensity, and light duration in the intelligent control module according to the needs of different edible fungi varieties and different growth stages. The intelligent control module acquires environmental data inside the cabin in real time through connected sensors (such as temperature sensors, humidity sensors, CO2 sensors, and light sensors) and compares it with preset thresholds. Once any parameter deviates from the preset range, the intelligent control module will immediately activate the corresponding control strategy, sending instructions to the air conditioning unit 30, humidification module 31, carbon dioxide control module 32, or light module 33 to automatically adjust their operating status until the environmental parameters return to the target range. For example, when the temperature inside the cabin is higher than the set upper limit, the intelligent control module will instruct the air conditioning unit 30 to start the cooling mode; when the humidity is lower than the set lower limit, the humidification function module 31 will be activated to replenish humidity; when the carbon dioxide concentration is too high or too low, it will be adjusted by the carbon dioxide regulation module 32 and the fresh air module; when the light intensity or duration does not meet the requirements, the lighting function module 33 will be controlled to provide supplemental lighting.
[0067] By integrating an intelligent control module within the cabinet 27 and electrically connecting it to the air conditioning unit 30, humidification module 31, carbon dioxide control module 32, and lighting module 33, centralized and collaborative management of the environmental parameters within the container is achieved. The intelligent control module can monitor key parameters such as temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide concentration, and lighting in the container in real time, and automatically and precisely adjust the operating status of each functional module according to preset thresholds for edible fungi growth parameters. This automated and intelligent control method avoids the tedium and inaccuracy of frequent manual intervention, ensuring the stability and accuracy of environmental parameters within the container. This provides continuously optimized environmental conditions for edible fungi growth, significantly improving the yield and quality of edible fungi while reducing operating costs and labor input.
[0068] like Figure 3-6 As shown, the air conditioning unit 30 includes a refrigerant circuit consisting of a compressor 1, a condenser 2, an expansion valve 3, and an evaporator 4 connected in sequence by pipelines, and a housing 5. The housing 5 defines a first airflow channel 6 and a second airflow channel 7 that are isolated from each other. The first airflow channel 6 is formed by the condenser air inlet 8, the condenser 2, the condenser cooling fan, and the heat exhaust port 10 on the housing 5 connected in sequence. It is used to discharge the airflow after heat exchange through the condenser 2. The heat exhaust port 10 corresponds to the air outlet 29 on the cabinet 27. The second airflow channel 7 is formed by the return air port 11, the evaporator 4, the variable frequency air supply fan, and the air supply port 13 connected in sequence. It is used to send the air after heat exchange through the evaporator 4 into the room. The first airflow channel 6 and the second airflow channel 7 are arranged crosswise in the housing 5, and a partition 14 is provided in the intersection area of the two channels to prevent the exhaust airflow and the supply airflow from generating thermal interference between each other.
[0069] Specifically, the core of the air conditioning unit 30 lies in its refrigerant circuit, which typically consists of a compressor 1, a condenser 2, an expansion valve 3, and an evaporator 4 connected sequentially via piping. The compressor 1 compresses the low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant gas into a high-temperature, high-pressure gas; the condenser 2 cools and condenses the high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant gas into a liquid, while simultaneously releasing heat to the external environment; the expansion valve 3 reduces the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant; and the evaporator 4 absorbs heat from within the cabin, causing the refrigerant to evaporate, thereby achieving a cooling effect. These components work together to achieve effective heat transfer.
[0070] The external structure of the air conditioning unit 30 is a housing 5. This housing 5 not only protects the internal components, but more importantly, its ingenious structural design defines a first airflow channel 6 and a second airflow channel 7 that are isolated from each other. This isolation is the basis for ensuring that the airflow does not interfere with each other.
[0071] The first airflow channel 6 is the path for dissipating the heat generated by the condenser 2. It typically guides external air into the condenser inlet chamber 8, where it flows through the condenser 2 for heat exchange. Driven by the condenser cooling fan, the air carries away the heat released by the refrigerant and is finally discharged through the heat exhaust port 10 on the casing 5. This heat exhaust port 10 corresponds to the air outlet 29 on the cabinet 27, ensuring that hot air can be smoothly discharged from the entire unit, preventing heat from accumulating inside the cabinet 27.
[0072] The second airflow channel 7 is the path for processing and returning the air inside the cabin. Return air from the cabin enters this channel through the return air inlet 11. Driven by a variable frequency fan, the air flows through the evaporator 4 for cooling, dehumidification, or heating, and then the processed air is returned to the cabin through the air outlet 13. The variable frequency fan can flexibly adjust the airflow according to actual environmental needs to achieve more precise environmental control.
[0073] To achieve efficient operation within a compact unit structure, the first airflow channel 6 and the second airflow channel 7 are arranged in a cross configuration within the housing 5. This arrangement helps reduce the overall volume of the unit. More importantly, a partition 14 is provided at the intersection of the two channels. This partition 14 acts as a physical barrier, effectively preventing direct heat transfer or mixing between the hot airflow discharged from the condenser 2 and the supply or return airflow processed by the evaporator 4.
[0074] Through the above technical solutions, the refrigerant circuit inside the air conditioning unit 30 can efficiently transfer heat, realizing the cooling or heating function within the cabin. The mutually isolated first airflow channel 6 and second airflow channel 7 defined inside the casing 5, in conjunction with the condenser cooling fan and the variable frequency air supply fan, ensure that the airflow paths of the condenser 2's heat exhaust and the evaporator 4's air supply are independent. In particular, the partition 14 installed at the intersection of the two airflow channels effectively blocks thermal interference between the hot airflow discharged from the condenser 2 and the processed airflow or return airflow from the evaporator 4. This design avoids thermal short-circuiting, significantly improving the operating efficiency and energy efficiency ratio of the air conditioning unit 30, ensuring precise control of environmental parameters such as temperature and humidity within the cabin, and providing a stable and suitable environment for the growth of edible fungi. At the same time, the compact cross-arrangement also makes the entire unit structure more compact, facilitating integration and installation.
[0075] In a further embodiment, the housing 5 of the air conditioning unit 30 has a condenser air inlet 8, a fresh air inlet 16, and an electrical control box maintenance panel 17 arranged side by side on the embedded end face facing the outside of the cabinet 27, the embedded end face corresponding to the mounting opening 28; the partition 14 is disposed between the condenser air inlet 8 and the fresh air inlet 16 to achieve airflow isolation between the first airflow channel 6 and the second airflow channel 7 on the air inlet side; the inner side of the electrical control box maintenance panel 17 corresponds to the return air area of the second airflow channel 7 to utilize low-temperature return air to cool and dissipate heat from the electrical control components.
[0076] The embedded end face refers to the surface where the housing 5 of the air conditioning unit 30 meets the mounting port 28 of the cabinet 27. It is the main interface for air exchange and maintenance between the unit and the external environment. On this end face, the condenser air inlet 8 guides outside air into the first airflow channel 6 of the air conditioning unit 30, providing cooling airflow for the condenser 2. The fresh air inlet 16 is used to introduce fresh air to meet the fresh air requirements inside the cabin. The electrical control box access panel 17 provides maintenance personnel with a convenient passage to inspect, repair, or replace the electrical control components inside the air conditioning unit 30. These components are arranged side by side on the same embedded end face to centralize and standardize the unit's external interfaces, facilitating installation and maintenance.
[0077] The baffle 14 acts as a physical barrier, ensuring complete separation between the airflow entering the condenser inlet chamber 8 (belonging to the first airflow channel 6) and the airflow entering the fresh air inlet 16 (ultimately converging into the second airflow channel 7) on the inlet side. This separation prevents airflows of different temperatures and humidity from mixing before entering the unit, thus preventing thermal short-circuiting or cross-contamination and ensuring the heat dissipation efficiency of the condenser 2 and the quality of the fresh air intake. For example, a metal plate, plastic plate, or composite material plate can be used as the baffle 14, tightly connected to the housing 5 through a seal to ensure effective airflow isolation.
[0078] The area corresponding to the inner side of the electrical control box inspection panel 17 is the initial part where air from inside the cabin enters the second airflow channel 7 of the air conditioning unit 30 through the return air vent 11. The airflow in this area is usually air returning after circulating inside the cabin, and its temperature is relatively low under cooling conditions. Arranging the electrical control components (such as controllers, drivers, etc.) of the air conditioning unit 30 in this low-temperature return air area allows for effective heat dissipation by utilizing the natural cooling effect of the return air. This design avoids the need for a separate cooling device for the electrical control components, reduces energy consumption and system complexity, and improves the operational stability and service life of the electrical control components.
[0079] Through the above technical solution, the condenser air inlet 8, fresh air inlet 16, and electrical control box access panel 17 of the air conditioning unit 30 are arranged side by side on the embedded end face facing the outside of the cabinet 27, and this embedded end face corresponds to the mounting opening 28, thereby achieving a high degree of integration and compact layout of the unit's external interfaces, greatly simplifying the installation and daily maintenance of the unit. In addition, a partition 14 is set between the condenser air inlet 8 and the fresh air inlet 16, effectively isolating the airflow of the first airflow channel 6 and the second airflow channel 7 on the air inlet side, avoiding mutual interference and thermal short circuit between different airflows, and ensuring the cooling or heating efficiency of the air conditioning unit 30 and the purity of the fresh air introduced. More importantly, the inner side of the electrical control box access panel 17 is cleverly corresponding to the return air area of the second airflow channel 7, so that the electrical control components can be passively cooled and dissipated by the relatively low temperature return air circulating in the cabin. This design not only effectively solves the overheating problem that the electronic control components may face during long-term operation, improving the reliability and stability of the system and extending the service life of the components, but also avoids the introduction of additional heat dissipation devices, further optimizing the unit's energy consumption and space utilization. This makes the entire modular mushroom house intelligent environmental control system unit show significant advantages in terms of compactness, efficiency, and reliability.
[0080] In a further embodiment, the aforementioned fresh air module includes a HEPA filter assembly and a fresh air valve 21. The fresh air valve 21 is connected to the fresh air inlet 16, and the outlet of the fresh air valve 21 is connected to the return air outlet 11, so that the fresh air and return air are mixed and then enter the evaporator 4.
[0081] Specifically, the HEPA filter in the fresh air module is a high-efficiency air filter, mainly used to remove pollutants such as fine particulate matter, spores, and bacteria from the air, ensuring that the cleanliness of the fresh air entering the cabin meets the strict requirements for the growth of edible fungi. The HEPA filter is typically made of high-density glass fiber filter paper, PP filter paper, or composite filter media, and uses a folded structure to increase the filtration area. It is installed in a robust frame and sealed to the fresh air duct to prevent air short-circuiting. The fresh air valve 21 is used to precisely control the amount of fresh air introduced from outside. The fresh air valve 21 can be in the form of an electrically or manually adjustable louvered valve, butterfly valve, or sliding valve. By adjusting the valve opening, the fresh air flow is controlled to meet different fresh air volume requirements within the cabin, such as increasing the fresh air volume when the carbon dioxide concentration is too high or reducing the fresh air volume when the external environment is harsh. The fresh air valve 21 is located at or downstream of the fresh air inlet 16, connected via a duct or direct structure, so that outside air is first regulated by the fresh air valve 21 before entering the system, ensuring the controllability of the fresh air volume. Furthermore, the outlet of the fresh air valve 21 is connected to the return air inlet 11, a connection designed to introduce regulated fresh air into the return air duct. This is typically achieved through a specially designed mixing section or mixing box, ensuring that the fresh air is thoroughly mixed with the return air in the cabin before entering the evaporator 4. This mixing mechanism ensures that the air entering the evaporator 4 has a more uniform temperature, humidity, and pollutant concentration. Through mixing, untreated cold or hot fresh air can be prevented from directly impacting the evaporator 4, affecting its heat exchange efficiency. It also helps to dilute any small amount of residual pollutants that may be present in the fresh air, making the overall air environment in the cabin more stable and uniform.
[0082] Through the above technical solution, the fresh air module efficiently filters the introduced external fresh air using a HEPA filter assembly, effectively removing particulate matter and microorganisms from the air and providing a clean air environment for the growth of edible fungi. Simultaneously, the fresh air valve 21 can precisely control the amount of fresh air introduced, adjusting it according to the actual needs within the cabin. More importantly, the outlet of the fresh air valve 21 is connected to the return air inlet 11, allowing the filtered and regulated fresh air to fully mix with the return air in the cabin, forming a uniform mixed airflow before entering the evaporator 4 for temperature and humidity treatment. This pre-mixing mechanism avoids untreated fresh air directly impacting the evaporator 4, improving the heat exchange efficiency and stability of the evaporator 4, and ensuring the uniformity of air environment parameters within the cabin, thereby providing a more stable and suitable growth environment for edible fungi.
[0083] like Figure 3As shown, the heat exhaust port 10 is located on the first side wall 18 of the housing 5, and the embedded end face of the housing 5 is the second side wall. The first side wall 18 and the second side wall are two adjacent but different walls, so that the exhaust direction of the first airflow channel 6 is arranged at an angle to the air inlet or outlet direction of the second airflow channel 7 at the embedded end face. Specifically, the heat exhaust port 10 of the air conditioning unit 30 is located on a specific side of the housing 5, which is the first side wall 18, and is different from the mounting surface when the air conditioning unit 30 is embedded in the cabinet 27. This arrangement allows the exhaust direction of the hot airflow to be planned independently of the installation direction of the unit, thereby avoiding direct backflow of hot airflow or adverse effects on other airflow paths. At the same time, the embedded end face of the housing 5 is the second side wall, which clarifies the physical interface between the air conditioning unit 30 and the cabinet 27. The second side wall is the surface where the air conditioning unit 30 is pushed into or fixed in the mounting opening 28 of the cabinet 27, and the condenser air inlet cavity 8, the fresh air inlet 16, and the electrical control box maintenance panel 17 are arranged side by side. The first sidewall 18 and the second sidewall are two adjacent but different wall surfaces. This feature further defines the geometric relationship between the first sidewall 18, where the heat exhaust port 10 is located, and the second sidewall of the embedded mounting surface. They are not opposite walls, nor are they the same wall surface, but rather adjacent walls that are perpendicular to each other or at a certain angle. This adjacency relationship is the basis for achieving an angular arrangement between the exhaust and intake or supply air directions. By placing the heat exhaust port 10 on the sidewall adjacent to the embedded mounting surface, it can be ensured that the exhaust direction of the first airflow channel 6 forms an angle, for example, 90 degrees, with the direction of the fresh air intake or treated air delivery after the second airflow channel 7 is installed at the embedded end face.
[0084] Through the above technical solution, the heat exhaust port 10 of the air conditioning unit 30 is located on the first side wall 18 adjacent to the embedded end face, so that the exhaust direction of the first airflow channel 6 is arranged at an angle to the air intake or supply direction of the second airflow channel 7 at the embedded end face. This design effectively avoids the hot air exhaust from the air conditioning unit 30 from directly flowing back to the fresh air inlet 16 or causing thermal interference with the supply airflow, thereby ensuring the cooling or heating efficiency of the air conditioning unit 30 and maintaining the stability of temperature control in the cabin. At the same time, this exhaust design of the adjacent side wall optimizes the installation layout of the unit, allowing the air conditioning unit 30 to be integrated into the cabinet 27 more compactly and efficiently, improving the space utilization and operational reliability of the overall system.
[0085] In a further embodiment, the air outlet section 22 where the air outlet 13 is located has a tapered structure with a cross-section that gradually decreases along the air supply direction. The internal circulation air disturbance module is jointly composed of the variable frequency air supply fan and the tapered air outlet section 22, so as to promote indoor air circulation disturbance by utilizing the tapered airflow. Specifically, the air outlet section 22 where the air outlet 13 is located is designed as a tapered structure with a cross-section that gradually decreases along the air supply direction. This tapered structure can, for example, adopt a conical, wedge-shaped, or arc-shaped constricted channel design, the core of which is to accelerate the airflow through the gradually decreasing cross-sectional area. This design can effectively compress and accelerate the airflow before it leaves the air outlet 13, so that it forms a more concentrated and kinetic jet when it enters the cabin. This high-kinetic-energy airflow has stronger penetration and a longer range, which can effectively overcome the air resistance inside the cabin and deliver the treated air to every corner of the cabin.
[0086] Based on this, the internal circulation air disturbance module is jointly composed of the variable frequency air supply fan and the aforementioned tapered air outlet section 22. The variable frequency air supply fan can provide adjustable air volume and air pressure according to actual needs, thereby precisely controlling the speed and intensity of air supply. When the variable frequency air supply fan delivers air into the tapered air outlet section 22, the airflow is accelerated within the section, forming a high-speed tapered airflow. After leaving the air outlet 13, this tapered airflow, with its high momentum, can effectively entrain surrounding still or low-speed air, forming a large-scale air circulation and disturbance. Through variable frequency control, the fan speed can be dynamically adjusted according to the real-time monitoring results of the environmental parameters inside the cabin, in order to optimize airflow organization and ensure uniform mixing of air inside the cabin.
[0087] Through the above technical solution, the air outlet section 22, where the air inlet 13 is located, is designed as a tapered structure with a gradually decreasing cross-section along the air supply direction. The internal circulation air disturbance module is composed of a variable frequency air supply fan and the tapered air outlet section 22, effectively utilizing the acceleration and concentration characteristics of the tapered airflow. The variable frequency air supply fan provides adjustable air supply power, which, combined with the tapered air outlet section 22, results in higher airflow velocity and stronger penetration. This high-energy tapered airflow, upon entering the cabin, can more effectively entrain surrounding air, forming a large-scale, high-efficiency air circulation disturbance, thereby significantly improving the air uniformity inside the cabin. This avoids the local dead zones and uneven environmental parameters that may occur with traditional air supply methods, ensuring that key environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide concentration within the cabin are maintained within the optimal preset threshold range for edible fungi growth in all areas. This provides a stable and ideal growth environment for edible fungi, which is beneficial for improving the yield and quality of edible fungi.
[0088] In a further embodiment, an auxiliary electric heater 23 is installed in the heat exchange area in front of the evaporator 4 of the aforementioned air conditioning unit 30 to supplement the heating of the supply airflow under low-temperature conditions. Specifically, the heat exchange area in front of the evaporator 4 refers to the air passage inside the evaporator 4 before the air flows to the evaporator 4 for heat exchange. This location is designed to ensure that the auxiliary electric heater 23 can directly and effectively act on the air to be supplied into the cabin. The auxiliary electric heater 23 is a device that converts electrical energy into heat energy, and its implementation may include, but is not limited to, using electric heating tubes, PTC (positive temperature coefficient) heaters, etc. These heating elements are usually composed of resistance wires or ceramic heating elements, which heat up rapidly after being energized and transfer heat to the flowing air through forced convection or radiation. The low-temperature conditions refer to situations where the external ambient temperature of the cabin is low, or the temperature that needs to be maintained inside the cabin is higher than the ambient temperature, and the main heating function of the air conditioning unit 30 may not be sufficient to quickly or accurately reach the required supply air temperature. Under this operating condition, the auxiliary electric heater 23 can supplement the heating of the air supply airflow, that is, provide additional and independent heating capacity to make up for the deficiency of the main heating function, or to achieve fine adjustment of the air supply temperature.
[0089] By installing an auxiliary electric heater 23 in the heat exchange area in front of the evaporator 4, this application effectively solves the problem that the heating function of the air conditioning unit 30 may not be able to accurately and promptly heat the supply airflow to the required temperature under low-temperature conditions. Specifically, when the ambient temperature of the cabin is low or when a rapid increase in the supply air temperature is required, the auxiliary electric heater 23 can supplement the heating of the supply airflow flowing through or about to flow through the evaporator 4, ensuring that the air temperature delivered into the cabin is always maintained within the optimal preset threshold range for edible fungi growth. This not only improves the accuracy and response speed of temperature control, avoiding the adverse effects of temperature fluctuations on the growth of edible fungi, but also works in conjunction with the heating function of the air conditioning unit 30 to form a more complete and flexible temperature regulation mechanism, thereby ensuring the stability and suitability of the environment inside the cabin.
[0090] Furthermore, this application proposes that in the aforementioned intelligent environmental control system unit for mushroom houses in modular shelters, a pressure gauge 25 is installed on the refrigerant circuit to detect the high and low pressure values of the system during operation. This pressure gauge 25 typically includes a high-pressure sensor and a low-pressure sensor, respectively installed on the high-pressure side (e.g., near the exhaust port of compressor 1) and the low-pressure side (e.g., near the outlet of evaporator 4 or the suction port of compressor 1) of the refrigerant circuit. These sensors can monitor the pressure changes of the refrigerant in the circuit in real time and convert the pressure signals into electrical signals for output. Besides electronic sensors, mechanical pressure gauges can also be used for intuitive display. Through continuous monitoring of the high and low pressure values, key information such as whether the refrigerant charge is appropriate, whether there is blockage or leakage in the system, or whether compressor 1 is operating normally can be determined.
[0091] Through the above technical solution, a pressure gauge 25 is installed on the refrigerant circuit to detect the high and low pressure values of the system. This allows for real-time and accurate acquisition of the operating status data of the refrigerant circuit of the air conditioning unit 30. When abnormal conditions such as insufficient refrigerant, excessive refrigerant, blockage, or compressor 1 malfunction occur, the pressure gauge 25 can promptly reflect the deviation of the high and low pressure values. This provides crucial diagnostic information for the intelligent control module, enabling early warning and location of faults, ensuring the stable and efficient operation of the air conditioning unit 30, avoiding fluctuations in the mushroom house environment caused by system abnormalities, and ensuring the normal growth of edible fungi.
[0092] The outer wall of the housing 5 of the air conditioning unit 30 is provided with a shock-absorbing pad for flexible connection with the cabinet 27. This shock-absorbing pad is made of a material with good elasticity and damping properties, such as rubber, polyurethane foam, or composite materials. Its function is to absorb and isolate the mechanical vibration generated by the air conditioning unit 30 (especially the internal vibration sources such as the compressor 1 and fan) during operation. The shock-absorbing pad is typically installed on the contact surface between the housing 5 of the air conditioning unit 30 and the cabinet 27. Through its deformation and energy dissipation characteristics, it effectively blocks the transmission path of vibration energy, thereby reducing the vibration amplitude and noise level transmitted to the cabinet 27 and the surrounding environment. The flexible connection design ensures that while effectively damping vibrations, a small relative displacement exists between the air conditioning unit 30 and the cabinet 27, avoiding stress concentration or vibration amplification caused by rigid connections.
[0093] By installing shock-absorbing pads on the outer wall of the casing 5 of the air conditioning unit 30 for flexible connection with the cabinet 27, mechanical vibrations generated by internal vibrating components (such as the compressor 1) of the air conditioning unit 30 can be effectively absorbed and isolated. This significantly reduces the transmission of vibrations to the cabinet 27 and the interior of the container, thereby reducing operating noise and improving the quietness of the mushroom house environment. Furthermore, the flexible connection of the shock-absorbing pads helps protect the structure of the air conditioning unit 30 and the cabinet 27 from long-term vibration fatigue damage, extending the service life of the equipment and further improving the operational stability and reliability of the entire intelligent environmental control system unit for the dedicated mushroom house. These measures work together to provide a more stable, reliable, and low-interference environment for the growth of edible fungi within the container.
[0094] The following example will provide a more detailed explanation of the above technical solution:
[0095] In a mobile edible mushroom cultivation base located on-site, the user needs to deploy an efficient, compact, and easy-to-install environmental control system to ensure a stable growth environment for the mushrooms within the container. Traditional environmental control equipment suffers from problems such as scattered functional modules, complex installation, large footprint, and internal airflow interference, making it difficult to meet the requirements of rapid deployment and high space utilization in mobile containers.
[0096] This embodiment provides a smart environmental control system unit for a mobile mushroom house, the core of which is an integrated design. The unit first includes a cabinet 27, with a pre-installed mounting opening 28 and an air outlet 29 on the top. An air conditioning unit 30 is designed to be directly installed within the mounting opening 28, with its heat exhaust port 10 precisely corresponding to the air outlet 29 on the cabinet 27. This air conditioning unit 30 not only has cooling and heating functions but also integrates a fresh air module and an internal circulation air disturbance module. Furthermore, the cabinet 27 also integrates a humidification module 31, a carbon dioxide control module 32, and a lighting module 33, thus integrating all key environmental control functions within a compact cabinet 27, forming a highly integrated unit.
[0097] In actual operation, the air conditioning unit 30 is responsible for precisely regulating the temperature inside the cabin. When the temperature inside the cabin is too high, the air conditioning unit 30 activates the cooling function; when the temperature is too low, it activates the heating function. Simultaneously, the fresh air module introduces fresh external air to assist in regulating the humidity and carbon dioxide concentration inside the cabin. To ensure uniform airflow inside the cabin, the internal circulation air disturbance module continuously operates to avoid temperature and humidity differences in localized areas. When the fresh air module cannot meet the humidity or carbon dioxide concentration regulation requirements, the humidification module 31 and carbon dioxide control module 32 inside the cabinet 27 will provide supplementary regulation. For example, the humidification module 31 uses ultrasonic humidification technology, is equipped with a removable water tank, and has a water shortage alarm device to ensure stable humidity. The carbon dioxide control module 32 monitors the concentration in real time through a carbon dioxide sensor, and the carbon dioxide generator and exhaust fan automatically maintain the concentration within a preset threshold range. The lighting module 33 uses LED plant growth lights, whose light intensity and duration can be adjusted according to the growth stage of the edible fungi, providing the required spectrum.
[0098] To achieve more intelligent management, a smart control module is also integrated inside cabinet 27. This smart control module is electrically connected to air conditioning unit 30, humidification module 31, carbon dioxide control module 32, and lighting module 33. Users only need to preset the growth parameter thresholds for edible fungi (such as temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide concentration, and light cycle) in the smart control module, and the system can automatically adjust the operating status of each functional module based on real-time monitoring data to achieve precise environmental control.
[0099] Regarding the internal structure of the air conditioning unit 30, its casing 5 defines a first airflow channel 6 and a second airflow channel 7 that are isolated from each other. The first airflow channel 6 is composed of a condenser inlet chamber 8, a condenser 2, a condenser cooling fan, and a heat exhaust port 10 on the casing 5 connected in sequence, used to exhaust the high-temperature airflow after heat exchange in the condenser 2. This heat exhaust port 10 corresponds to the air outlet 29 on the cabinet 27, ensuring that heat is effectively exhausted to the outside of the cabin. The second airflow channel 7 is composed of a return air inlet 11, an evaporator 4, a variable frequency air supply fan, and an air supply outlet 13 connected in sequence, used to send the air after heat exchange in the evaporator 4 into the cabin. It is worth noting that the first airflow channel 6 and the second airflow channel 7 are arranged in a cross pattern inside the casing 5, and a partition 14 is provided in the intersection area of the two channels, which effectively blocks the thermal interference between the hot airflow discharged from the condenser 2 and the cold airflow sent out by the evaporator 4, avoiding the problems of reduced cooling efficiency and increased energy consumption caused by airflow crosstalk in traditional equipment.
[0100] The housing 5 of the air conditioning unit 30 has a condenser air inlet 8, a fresh air inlet 16, and an electrical control box access panel 17 arranged side-by-side on the embedded end face facing the outer side of the cabinet 27. A partition 14 is positioned between the condenser air inlet 8 and the fresh air inlet 16, further isolating the first airflow channel 6 and the second airflow channel 7 on the air inlet side, preventing interference from the condenser cooling airflow during fresh air introduction. The inner side of the electrical control box access panel 17 corresponds to the return air area of the second airflow channel 7, utilizing low-temperature return air to cool the electrical control components, improving the stability and lifespan of the system.
[0101] The fresh air module includes a HEPA filter assembly and a fresh air valve 21. The fresh air valve 21 is connected to the fresh air inlet 16, and its outlet is connected to the return air inlet 11, ensuring that the HEPA-filtered fresh air is thoroughly mixed with the return air in the cabin before entering the evaporator 4. This ensures that the air supplied to the cabin is clean and has uniform temperature and humidity. This integrated fresh air design avoids the problems of large space occupation, complex installation, and uneven mixing associated with traditional external fresh air systems.
[0102] To address the issue of uneven airflow in traditional equipment, the air outlet 13 in this embodiment is located in a tapered structure with a cross-section that gradually decreases along the airflow direction. The internal circulation air disturbance module is composed of a variable frequency air supply fan and the tapered air outlet 22. By utilizing the tapered airflow to generate a stronger jet effect and a wider diffusion angle, it promotes uniform air circulation disturbance inside the container, effectively solving the problem of temperature and humidity differences caused by poor local airflow in multi-layer mushroom rack cultivation scenarios.
[0103] In low-temperature conditions, to ensure that the supply air temperature meets the growth requirements of edible fungi, an auxiliary electric heater 23 is installed in the heat exchange area in front of the evaporator 4 to supplement the supply airflow with heating. In addition, a pressure gauge 25 is installed on the refrigerant circuit to detect the high and low pressure values of the system, allowing user A to monitor the system's operating status in real time. The outer wall of the air conditioning unit 30's casing 5 is also equipped with shock-absorbing pads for flexible connection with the cabinet 27, further reducing operating noise and vibration and improving the overall stability of the equipment.
[0104] Through the aforementioned integrated, modular, and intelligent design, the intelligent environmental control system unit for the modular mushroom house not only solves the problems of dispersed functions, cumbersome installation, and airflow interference of traditional equipment, but also achieves efficient and precise environmental control, significantly improving the space utilization, installation convenience, and operational reliability of the modular mushroom house.
[0105] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A smart environmental control system unit for a modular mushroom house, characterized in that, include: A cabinet (27) has an installation opening (28) and an air outlet (29) on its top; The air conditioning unit (30) has cooling and heating functions and integrates a fresh air module and an internal circulation air disturbance module. The air conditioning unit (30) is embedded in the mounting opening (28), and the heat exhaust port (10) of the air conditioning unit (30) corresponds to the air outlet (29) on the cabinet (27). The humidification module (31), carbon dioxide control module (32), and light function module (33) are all integrated inside the cabinet (27), forming an integrated unit together with the air conditioning unit (30); The air conditioning unit (30) is used to regulate the temperature inside the cabin and to assist in regulating the humidity and carbon dioxide concentration inside the cabin through the fresh air module; the internal circulation air disturbance module is used to promote uniform air flow inside the cabin; the humidification module (31) is used to supplement and regulate the humidity inside the cabin; the carbon dioxide control module (32) is used to supplement and regulate the carbon dioxide concentration inside the cabin; and the light function module (33) is used to provide the light required for the growth of edible fungi.
2. The intelligent environmental control system unit for mushroom houses in modular shelters according to claim 1, characterized in that, The humidification module (31) is an ultrasonic humidification module, equipped with a detachable water tank and a water shortage alarm device; the carbon dioxide control module (32) includes a carbon dioxide sensor, a carbon dioxide generator and an exhaust fan, used to monitor and automatically maintain the carbon dioxide concentration in the cabin within a preset threshold range in real time; the lighting module (33) uses LED plant growth lights, whose light intensity and duration are adjustable.
3. The intelligent environmental control system unit for mushroom houses in modular shelters according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cabinet (27) also integrates an intelligent control module, which is electrically connected to the air conditioning unit (30), humidification module (31), carbon dioxide control module (32) and light function module (33), and is used to automatically adjust the operating status of each function module according to the preset edible fungus growth parameter threshold.
4. The intelligent environmental control system unit for mushroom houses in modular shelters according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The air conditioning unit (30) includes a refrigerant circuit consisting of a compressor (1), a condenser (2), an expansion valve (3) and an evaporator (4) connected in sequence by pipelines, and a housing (5), wherein a first airflow channel (6) and a second airflow channel (7) are defined inside the housing (5) and are isolated from each other. The first airflow channel (6) is formed by sequentially connecting the condenser air inlet cavity (8), the condenser (2), the condenser heat dissipation fan and the heat exhaust port (10) on the housing (5), and is used to discharge the airflow after heat exchange through the condenser (2). The heat exhaust port (10) corresponds to the air outlet (29) on the cabinet (27). The second airflow channel (7) is composed of a return air inlet (11), the evaporator (4), a variable frequency air supply fan and an air outlet (13) connected in sequence, and is used to send the air after heat exchange treatment through the evaporator (4) into the room; The first airflow channel (6) and the second airflow channel (7) are arranged in a cross manner within the housing (5), and a partition (14) is provided in the cross area of the two channels to block the exhaust airflow and the supply airflow from generating thermal interference between each other.
5. The intelligent environmental control system unit for mushroom houses in modular shelters according to claim 4, characterized in that, The housing (5) of the air conditioning unit (30) has a condenser air inlet (8), a fresh air inlet (16) and an electrical control box maintenance panel (17) arranged side by side on the embedded end face facing the outside of the cabinet (27), and the embedded end face is provided corresponding to the mounting port (28); The partition (14) is disposed between the condenser air inlet cavity (8) and the fresh air inlet (16) to achieve airflow isolation between the first airflow channel (6) and the second airflow channel (7) on the air inlet side; The inner side of the electrical control box maintenance panel (17) corresponds to the return air area of the second airflow channel (7) to use low-temperature return air to cool and dissipate heat from the electrical control components.
6. The intelligent environmental control system unit for mushroom houses in modular shelters according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fresh air module includes a HEPA filter assembly and a fresh air valve (21). The fresh air valve (21) is connected to the fresh air inlet (16), and the outlet of the fresh air valve (21) is connected to the return air inlet (11), so that the fresh air and return air are mixed and then enter the evaporator (4).
7. The intelligent environmental control system unit for mushroom houses in modular shelters according to claim 4, characterized in that, The heat exhaust port (10) is opened on the first side wall (18) of the housing (5), and the embedded end face of the housing (5) is the second side wall. The first side wall (18) and the second side wall are two adjacent different walls, so that the exhaust direction of the first airflow channel (6) is arranged at an angle to the air inlet or air supply direction of the second airflow channel (7) at the embedded end face.
8. The intelligent environmental control system unit for mushroom houses in modular shelters according to claim 4, characterized in that, The air outlet (13) is located in the air outlet section (22) which has a gradually decreasing cross-section along the air supply direction. The internal circulation air disturbance module is composed of the variable frequency air supply fan and the gradually decreasing air outlet section (22) to promote indoor air circulation disturbance by utilizing the gradually decreasing airflow.
9. The intelligent environmental control system unit for mushroom houses in modular shelters according to claim 4, characterized in that, An auxiliary electric heater (23) is also provided in the heat exchange area in front of the evaporator (4) to supplement the heating of the air supply airflow under low temperature conditions.
10. The intelligent environmental control system unit for mushroom houses in modular shelters according to claim 4, characterized in that, The refrigerant circuit is equipped with a pressure gauge (25) for detecting the high and low pressure values of the system operation; the outer wall of the housing (5) of the air conditioning unit (30) is provided with a shock-absorbing pad for flexible connection with the cabinet (27).