Dehumidifying device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a dehumidifying apparatus. The dehumidifying apparatus of the present invention can include a housing including a suction portion to suck in air and a discharge portion to discharge air, a dehumidifying member disposed inside the housing and configured of a high molecular membrane fiber to separate moisture in humid air, a partition plate to support the dehumidifying member and to divide an internal space of the housing into a plurality of spaces, and a housing cover disposed at an end of the housing and to discharge water vapor separated by the dehumidifying member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a dehumidification device. Background Technology

[0002] A dehumidifier is a household appliance that reduces the humidity of a desired space by drawing in air, removing the moisture contained in the air, and then expelling the dehumidified air back into the desired space.

[0003] Existing dehumidifiers draw in air from the desired space and pass it through a heat exchanger consisting of a condenser and an evaporator, whereby the refrigerant flowing in the condenser and evaporator exchanges heat with the passing air to remove moisture.

[0004] The evaporator absorbs heat from the surrounding air by evaporating the liquid refrigerant, and the condenser releases heat and transfers heat to the surrounding air by condensing the gaseous refrigerant. That is, the process involves the following: air passing through the heat exchanger exchanges heat with the refrigerant and its humidity decreases as it passes through the evaporator; the air, now with reduced humidity, exchanges heat with the refrigerant again as it passes through the condenser and is then dried.

[0005] The dried air passing through the heat exchanger is expelled into the desired space, thereby reducing the humidity in the air of the desired space.

[0006] Existing dehumidifiers have the problem of causing discomfort to users due to the increased temperature of the expelled air.

[0007] The existing literature information is as follows: (1) First Patent Document Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2023-0083058 (Publication Date: June 9, 2023) Invention Title: Air Circulation System with Membrane Dehumidification Module (2) Second Patent Document Korean Patent No. 10-1328447 (Granted on November 6, 2013) Invention Title: Dehumidification Pipeline Utilizing Hollow Fiber Membrane Module (3) Third Patent Document Korean Patent No. 10-1980257 (Granted on May 14, 2019) Invention Title: Hybrid Dehumidification Air Conditioning Device with Separation Membrane (4) Fourth Patent Document Korean Patent No. 10-1980284 (Granted on May 14, 2019) Invention Title: Dehumidification System Utilizing a Membrane Installed in Pipeline Summary of the Invention

[0008] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0009] The purpose of this invention is to provide a dehumidification device that selectively separates moisture from the air using a membrane-equipped dehumidification module instead of driving a refrigeration cycle, thereby achieving constant temperature dehumidification without causing an increase in indoor space temperature.

[0010] The purpose of this invention is to provide a dehumidification device that utilizes a hollow fiber membrane to facilitate airflow and prevent significant pressure loss.

[0011] The purpose of this invention is to provide a dehumidification device that can increase the contact surface area between air and the dehumidification module.

[0012] The purpose of this invention is to provide a dehumidification device that allows water vapor separated from the humid air passing through the dehumidification module to flow along a vacuum line and be discharged.

[0013] The purpose of this invention is to provide a dehumidification device that can stably fix a plurality of dehumidification components.

[0014] The purpose of this invention is to provide a dehumidification device that can increase the dehumidification capacity of the dehumidification component by increasing the residence time of the air flowing inside the housing.

[0015] Technical solutions to the problem

[0016] The dehumidification device of this invention may include: a housing, including an intake section for drawing in air and an exhaust section for expelling air; a dehumidification component, disposed inside the housing and provided with polymer membrane fibers to separate moisture from the humid air; a partition plate, supporting the dehumidification component and dividing the internal space of the housing into a plurality of spaces; and a housing cover, disposed at the end of the housing and discharging the water vapor separated by the dehumidification component.

[0017] The inhalation section and the exhalation section can be arranged diagonally to create an oblique airflow inside the housing.

[0018] The inhalation portion may be formed in the lower part of the housing, and the exhalation portion may be formed in the upper part of the housing.

[0019] The partition plate can be arranged between the inhalation section and the exhalation section.

[0020] The inhalation portion may be formed on the lower front of the housing, and the exhalation portion may be formed on the upper back of the housing.

[0021] The housing may include: a lower housing for accommodating the lower part of the dehumidifying component; and an upper housing for accommodating the upper part of the dehumidifying component.

[0022] The partition plate can be arranged between the lower housing and the upper housing.

[0023] The suction section may be formed in either the lower housing or the upper housing, and the discharge section may be formed in the other housing.

[0024] The partition plate may be installed at the upper end of the lower housing.

[0025] The lower end of the upper housing can be mounted on the partition plate.

[0026] The lower housing, the upper housing, and the partition plate can be fastened together using fastening components.

[0027] The partition can be formed to be horizontal with respect to the ground to divide the internal space of the shell into an upper space and a lower space.

[0028] The partition plate may have support holes for the dehumidification component to pass through and support the dehumidification component.

[0029] The partition plate may have a plate joint that is fastened to the housing by fastening members.

[0030] The plate joint protrudes outward from the housing.

[0031] The dehumidification device may further include a fixing ring for fixing the dehumidification component to the support hole of the partition plate.

[0032] The fixing ring can be sleeved on the dehumidification component, and at least a portion of the fixing ring can be inserted into the inner side of the support hole of the partition plate.

[0033] The fixing ring may include: a ring body having a through hole through which the dehumidifying component passes; and a ring extension extending downward along the edge of the through hole and inserted into the support hole.

[0034] The dehumidification device may further include: a potting section formed by solidifying a potting liquid to fix the end of the dehumidification component; and a potting cap to form a space for arranging the potting section.

[0035] The end of the dehumidifying component can be exposed to the outside of the filling cap, and the exposed end of the dehumidifying component can be covered by the housing cover.

[0036] The housing cover may have a connection port for discharging water vapor separated from the dehumidifying component to the outside.

[0037] The dehumidification device of this invention embodiment may include: a dehumidification module, including a dehumidification component provided with polymer membrane fibers to separate moisture from humid air; a first housing, housing a portion of the dehumidification module and including an intake section for drawing in air; a second housing, housing another portion of the dehumidification module and including an exhaust section for discharging air; and a housing cover, disposed at the end of the first housing or the second housing, for discharging water vapor separated by the dehumidification component.

[0038] The dehumidification module may include a partition plate that supports the dehumidification component and separates the first housing and the second housing.

[0039] Invention Effects

[0040] According to embodiments of the present invention, moisture in the air can be selectively separated by a dehumidification module with a membrane without driving a refrigeration cycle, thereby achieving constant temperature dehumidification without causing an increase in indoor space temperature.

[0041] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a dehumidification module utilizing a membrane (hollow fiber membrane) is provided, which has the advantages of increasing the contact surface area between air and the dehumidification component and reducing pressure loss.

[0042] According to an embodiment of the present invention, water vapor separated from humid air can flow and be discharged along a vacuum line, thus facilitating pressure control and minimizing air leakage.

[0043] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a partition plate supporting a plurality of dehumidification components and a fixing ring for fixing the plurality of dehumidification components to the partition plate are provided, thereby enabling stable support of the plurality of dehumidification components.

[0044] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a partition plate is provided between the lower housing and the upper housing of the dehumidification module to separate the internal space of the lower housing and the internal space of the upper housing. Therefore, the air flowing into the interior of the lower housing can only move to the interior of the upper housing through the interior of the membrane, thereby increasing the residence time of the air flowing inside the housing and thus improving the dehumidification capacity of the dehumidification component.

[0045] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air intake and air exhaust are arranged diagonally, thus creating an oblique airflow inside the housing. Therefore, the residence time of the air flowing inside the housing is increased, thereby improving the dehumidification capacity of the dehumidification component. Attached Figure Description

[0046] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the dehumidification device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 2 This is a side perspective view of the dehumidification device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing the case where the upper cover and lower cover are separated in the dehumidification device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 4 This is a perspective view showing the case where the upper housing and lower housing are separated in the dehumidification device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the dehumidification module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the partition plate according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] Figure 7 This is a lower perspective view of the fixing ring according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating the assembly process of the dehumidification device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] Figure 9 This is a perspective view showing the flow direction of air and moisture in the dehumidification device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] Figure 10 This is a side perspective view showing the flow direction of air and moisture in the dehumidification device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0056] Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the exemplary accompanying drawings. It should be noted that when assigning reference numerals to the constituent elements of the various drawings, the same reference numerals will be assigned to the same constituent elements as much as possible, even if they are shown in different drawings. Furthermore, in the process of describing the embodiments of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related well-known structure or function would hinder the understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, such a detailed description will be omitted.

[0057] Furthermore, when describing the constituent elements of embodiments of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used. Such terms are merely for distinguishing the constituent element from other constituent elements and are not used to define the nature, sequence, or order of the corresponding constituent elements. When a constituent element is described as being "connected," "combined," or "linked" to another constituent element, the constituent element may be directly connected or linked to the other constituent element; however, it should be understood that another constituent element may also be "connected," "combined," or "linked" between the constituent elements.

[0058] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the dehumidification device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a side perspective view of the dehumidification device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing the case where the upper cover and lower cover are separated in the dehumidification device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a perspective view showing the case where the upper housing and lower housing are separated in the dehumidification device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the dehumidification module according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the partition plate according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 This is a lower perspective view of the fixing ring according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] Reference Figures 1 to 7 The dehumidification device 10 of this embodiment of the invention may have a three-dimensional shape in which the height in the vertical direction is greater than the width in the front-back direction.

[0061] Define the direction.

[0062] by Figure 2 Based on this, the direction of the suction section 211 of the housing 200 facing outward is defined as the front, and the direction of the discharge section 221 of the housing 200 facing outward is defined as the rear. The front-rear direction can be referred to as the "first direction".

[0063] by Figure 2 Based on this, the height direction of the housing 200, that is, the length direction in which the dehumidification module 100 extends, is defined as the vertical direction. The vertical direction can be referred to as the "second direction".

[0064] by Figure 2 Based on this, the direction of the side of the housing 200 facing outward is defined as the lateral or left-right direction. The lateral direction can be referred to as the "third direction".

[0065] The dehumidifier 10 can be configured to separate and discharge moisture from the humid air drawn in through the intake section 211, and to discharge the dehumidified air after moisture separation through the discharge section 221. The direction of air intake and discharge can be different from the direction of moisture discharge.

[0066] The dehumidification device 10 may include a dehumidification module 100 that contacts humid air to separate moisture from the humid air, and a housing 200 that houses the dehumidification module 100 and forms the appearance of the dehumidification device 10.

[0067] The housing 200 may include a lower housing 210 that houses the lower part of the dehumidification module 100 and forms the lower appearance of the dehumidification device 10, and an upper housing 220 that houses the upper part of the dehumidification module 100 and forms the upper appearance of the dehumidification device 10.

[0068] The lower housing 210 can be referred to as the "first housing", and the upper housing 220 can be referred to as the "second housing".

[0069] The first housing can accommodate a portion of the dehumidification module 100, and the second housing can accommodate the remaining portion of the dehumidification module 100.

[0070] The lower housing 210 and the upper housing 220 can be arranged vertically and connected to each other. Either the lower housing 210 or the upper housing 220 can be formed with an air intake section, and the other can be formed with an air exhaust section.

[0071] In this embodiment, the example is that the inhalation part is formed in the lower housing 210 and the exhalation part is formed in the upper housing 220.

[0072] However, it is not limited to this; the inhalation part may also be formed in the upper housing 220, and the exhalation part may be formed in the lower housing 210.

[0073] The lower housing 210 can be formed as a hollow cylindrical shape. The lower housing 210 can be formed as a cylindrical shape with an open top and bottom surface. The lower housing 210 can form an internal space 210a that accommodates the lower part of the dehumidification module 100 and allows airflow.

[0074] An air intake portion 211 may be formed in the lower housing 210. The air intake portion 211 may be formed on the front side of the lower housing 210. As an example, the air intake portion 211 may be formed on the lower part of the front side of the lower housing 210. The air intake portion 211 may be formed by cutting open at least a portion of the lower part of the front side of the lower housing 210.

[0075] The lower housing 210 may have a lower engagement portion 212 for engaging with the upper housing 220. The lower engagement portion 212 may be fastened to the upper housing 220 by means of a fastening member.

[0076] The lower joint portion 212 may be formed at the upper end of the lower housing 210. The lower joint portion 212 may extend outward along the upper end edge of the lower housing 210. As an example, the lower joint portion 212 may extend radially outward from the upper end edge of the lower housing 210.

[0077] A fastening hole 213 for fastening members to pass through can be formed in the lower joint portion 212. The fastening hole 213 can be formed from the top surface to the bottom surface of the lower joint portion 212.

[0078] The lower joint portion 212 may be provided in a plurality of forms. The plurality of lower joint portions 212 may be arranged separately along the upper end edge of the lower housing 210. As an example, the plurality of lower joint portions 212 may be formed one on each of the front, left, right, and back sides of the lower housing 210, along the upper end edge of the lower housing 210.

[0079] The upper housing 220 can be formed as a hollow cylindrical shape. The upper housing 220 can be formed as a cylindrical shape with an open top and bottom surface. The upper housing 220 can form an internal space 220a that accommodates the upper part of the dehumidification module 100 and allows airflow.

[0080] An air-discharging portion 221 may be formed in the upper housing 220. The air-discharging portion 221 may be formed on the back side of the upper housing 220. As an example, the air-discharging portion 221 may be formed on the upper part of the back side of the upper housing 220. The air-discharging portion 221 may be formed by cutting open at least a portion of the upper part of the back side of the upper housing 220.

[0081] In this embodiment, the intake section 211 and the exhaust section 221 can be arranged on opposite sides of each other with respect to the dehumidification module 100. Specifically, in order to form an oblique airflow inside the housing 200, the intake section 211 and the exhaust section 221 can be arranged diagonally.

[0082] If an oblique airflow is generated inside the housing 200, the straight-line distance between the intake section 211 and the exhaust section 221 becomes longer, thereby increasing the residence time of the air flowing in the dehumidification module 100. As a result, the surface area of ​​the dehumidification component 110 in contact with the air increases, and the airflow in contact with the dehumidification component 110 increases, thereby increasing the dehumidification capacity.

[0083] The upper housing 220 may have an upper connecting portion 222 for engaging with the lower housing 210. The upper connecting portion 222 may be secured to the lower housing 210 by means of a fastening member.

[0084] The upper joint portion 222 may be formed at the lower end of the upper housing 220. The upper joint portion 222 may extend outward along the lower end edge of the upper housing 220. As an example, the upper joint portion 222 may extend radially outward from the lower end edge of the upper housing 220.

[0085] A fastening hole 223 for fastening members to pass through can be formed in the upper joint 222. The fastening hole 223 can be formed from the top surface to the bottom surface of the upper joint 222.

[0086] The upper joint 222 can be provided in a plurality of forms. The plurality of upper joints 222 can be arranged separately along the lower edge of the upper housing 220. As an example, the plurality of upper joints 222 can be formed one on each of the front, left, right and back sides of the upper housing 220, respectively, along the lower edge of the upper housing 220.

[0087] The dehumidification device 10 may further include housing covers 310 and 320 disposed at the ends of the housing 200. The housing covers 310 and 320 may be attached to both ends of the housing 200.

[0088] The housing covers 310 and 320 may include a lower cover 310 disposed at the end of the lower housing 210 and an upper cover 320 disposed at the end of the upper housing 220.

[0089] The lower cover 310 can be referred to as the "first cover", and the upper cover 320 can be referred to as the "second cover".

[0090] The lower cover 310 can cover the open bottom surface of the lower housing 210. The lower cover 310 can be attached to the lower end of the lower housing 210 to seal the lower side of the lower housing 210. The lower cover 310 can be attached to surround the lower end edge of the lower housing 210.

[0091] A flow space 312 may be formed inside the lower cover 310 for the flow of moisture separated from the dehumidifying member 110. The flow space 312 may be connected to the internal space 210a of the lower housing 210.

[0092] The upper cover 320 can cover the open top surface of the upper housing 220. The upper cover 320 can be coupled to the upper end of the upper housing 220 to seal the upper side of the upper housing 220. The upper cover 320 can be coupled to surround the upper end edge of the upper housing 220.

[0093] A flow space 322 can be formed inside the upper cover 320 to allow the flow of moisture separated from the dehumidification module 100. The flow space 322 can be connected to the internal space 220a of the upper housing 220.

[0094] Either the lower cover 310 or the upper cover 320 may be provided with a connection port for discharging the moisture separated by the dehumidifying member 110 to the outside.

[0095] In this embodiment, the connection port is formed on the upper cover 320 as an example. However, it is not limited to this; the connection port may also be formed on the lower cover 310 instead of the upper cover 320.

[0096] The upper cover 320 may be provided with a connection port 321 for discharging the water separated by the dehumidifying member 110 to the outside.

[0097] The connection port 321 may be formed on the top surface of the upper cover 320. The connection port 321 may be formed in a shape that protrudes or is recessed from the top surface of the upper cover 320. The connection port 321 may communicate with the flow space 322 of the upper cover 320.

[0098] The connection port 321 can be connected to a vacuum pump. A connecting pipe connected to the vacuum pump can be inserted into the connection port 321. With the connecting pipe inserted into the connection port 321, when the vacuum pump is driven, a pressure difference is generated between the outside and inside of the dehumidification member 110, thereby causing moisture (water vapor) in the air passing through the dehumidification member 110 to move upwards towards the dehumidification member 110.

[0099] Water vapor moving toward the upper side of the dehumidification component 110 can be discharged to the outside through the connection port 321 after moving toward the flow space 322 of the upper cover 320.

[0100] Water vapor discharged through connection port 321 can be drawn into a vacuum pump and converted into water during high-pressure compression, and can be stored in a water tank. Alternatively, water vapor discharged from the vacuum pump can be passed through an additionally provided sensible heat exchanger to condense it into water, which can then be stored in a water tank.

[0101] The dehumidification module 100 can be housed inside the housing 200. The dehumidification module 100 can have a shape that extends elongated in the vertical direction.

[0102] The dehumidification module 100 may include a dehumidification component 110 capable of selectively separating moisture from humid air.

[0103] The dehumidification component 110 may include a membrane.

[0104] The dehumidification component 110 may include hollow-shaped polymer membrane fibers with excellent selectivity for moisture. The polymer membrane fibers can be cut to a specified length for use. The polymer membrane fibers may be referred to as "hollow fiber membranes".

[0105] As an example, the polymer membrane fiber can be configured to have a diameter of about 400 to 420 μm.

[0106] As an example, the polymer membrane fiber may be made of polysulfone or polypropylene.

[0107] A coating for improving the selectivity of the polymer membrane fiber to absorb moisture from the air can be provided on its surface. The coating can be made of polyamide.

[0108] The polymer membrane fiber can be provided with a plurality of fibers.

[0109] The dehumidification component 1100 may further include a covering component (not shown) surrounding the plurality of polymer membrane fibers to fix the polymer membrane fibers composed of the plurality of fibers.

[0110] The plurality of polymer membrane fibers can be bundled together using the covering member. Each bundle of dehumidifying members 110 can constitute a single dehumidifying member. In the dehumidification module 100, a plurality of such dehumidifying members 110 can be provided.

[0111] The dehumidification module 100 may further include filling portions 111 and 112 that fix the ends of the plurality of dehumidification components 110, and filling caps 140 and 150 that fill the filling portions.

[0112] The potting portions 111 and 112 can be configured to fill the interior of the potting caps 140 and 150 in liquid form and then solidify to fix the position of the plurality of dehumidifying components 110. As an example, the potting portions 111 and 112 can be made of polyurethane or epoxy resin.

[0113] The potting portions 111 and 112 fill the space between the plurality of dehumidifying components 110 to fix the dehumidifying components, and the ends of the dehumidifying components 110 can be exposed to the outside of the potting portions 111 and 112.

[0114] The filling portions 111 and 112 may include a first filling portion 111 for fixing one end of the dehumidifying member 110 and a second filling portion 112 for fixing the other end.

[0115] The first filling part 111 may be disposed at the lower end of the dehumidifying member 110, and the second filling part 112 may be disposed at the upper end of the dehumidifying member 110.

[0116] The potting caps 140 and 150 can be made by cutting a portion after the potting portions 111 and 112 are filled and cured inside them. The potting caps 140 and 150 can support the two ends of the potting portions 111 and 112.

[0117] The filling caps 140 and 150 may include a first filling cap 140 supporting the first filling portion 111 and a second filling cap 150 supporting the second filling portion 112.

[0118] The first potting cap 140 can form a space for the first potting portion 111 to be arranged. The first potting cap 140 can be configured to surround the outer periphery of the first potting portion 111. The first potting cap 140 can have a frame shape with an open top and bottom surface.

[0119] The first potting cap 140 may be disposed at the lower end of the dehumidifying member 110. The first potting cap 140 may form the lower end of the dehumidifying module 100. Through the open bottom surface of the first potting cap 140, the lower end of the dehumidifying member 110 may be exposed to the outside of the first potting cap 140.

[0120] The second potting cap 150 can form a space for the second potting portion 112 to be arranged. The second potting cap 150 can be configured to surround the outer periphery of the second potting portion 112. The second potting cap 150 can be formed into a frame shape with an open top and bottom surface.

[0121] The second potting cap 150 may be disposed at the upper end of the dehumidifying member 110. The second potting cap 150 may form the upper end of the dehumidifying module 100. Through the open bottom surface of the second potting cap 150, the upper end of the dehumidifying member 110 may be exposed to the outside of the second potting cap 150.

[0122] The dehumidification module 100 may also include a partition plate 120 that supports the dehumidification component 110.

[0123] The partition plate 120 can be arranged between the lower housing 210 and the upper housing 220. The partition plate 120 can separate the internal space 210a of the lower housing 210 and the internal space 220a of the upper housing 220.

[0124] Due to the configuration of the partition plate 120, air flowing into the interior of the lower housing 210 can only move towards the interior of the upper housing 220 through the interior of the dehumidifying member 110. That is, it can prevent air in the interior space 210a of the lower housing 210 from moving upward through the gaps between the plurality of dehumidifying members 110.

[0125] The partition plate 120 is attached to each of the plurality of dehumidification components 110, which can prevent the plurality of dehumidification components 110 from sagging or swaying due to gravity.

[0126] The partition plate 120 can be disposed at the upper end of the lower housing 210. The partition plate 120 can be formed to have an area covering the open top surface of the lower housing 210. With the partition plate 120 disposed at the upper end of the lower housing 210, the lower end of the upper housing 220 can be disposed at the top surface of the partition plate 120.

[0127] That is, the lower housing 210, the partition plate 120, and the upper housing 220 can be stacked in the vertical direction. When the lower housing 210, the partition plate 120, and the upper housing 220 are stacked, they can be fastened together by fastening members.

[0128] The partition plate 120 may have a support hole 121 through which the dehumidifying component 110 passes and supports the dehumidifying component 110. The support hole 121 may be formed through the top surface of the partition plate 120 to the downward side. The diameter of the support hole 121 may be slightly larger than the diameter of the dehumidifying component 110.

[0129] A plurality of support holes 121 may be formed on the top surface of the partition plate 120. A plurality of dehumidifying components 110 may be inserted into the plurality of support holes 121 respectively.

[0130] The partition plate 120 may have a plate joint portion 122 for engaging with the lower housing 210 and the upper housing 220. The plate joint portion 122 may be fixed to the lower housing 210 and the upper housing 220 by means of fastening members.

[0131] The plate joint portion 122 can protrude to the outside of the housing 200. That is, the plate joint portion 122 is exposed to the outside of the housing 200, so that it can be easily fastened using fastening members.

[0132] The plate joint 122 may be formed on the outer edge of the partition plate 120. The plate joint 122 may extend outward from the outer edge of the partition plate 120. As an example, the plate joint 122 may extend radially outward from the outer edge of the partition plate 120.

[0133] A fastening hole 123 for fastening members to pass through can be formed in the plate joint 122. The fastening hole 123 can be formed from the top surface to the bottom surface of the plate joint 122.

[0134] The plate joint 122 may be provided in a plurality of ways. The plurality of plate joints 123 may be arranged separately along the outer edge of the partition plate 120.

[0135] When the partition plate 120 is tightly attached between the lower housing 210 and the upper housing 220, the plate joint 122 can be tightly attached between the lower joint 212 and the upper joint 222.

[0136] Therefore, the fastening holes 213 of the lower joint 212, the fastening holes 123 of the plate joint 122, and the fastening holes 213 of the upper joint 222 can be connected in the vertical direction and fastened together using a single fastening member.

[0137] The partition plate 120 can form the boundary between the lower housing 210 and the upper housing 220. When combined with the plurality of dehumidifying components 110, the partition plate 120 can separate the internal space 210a of the lower housing 210 and the internal space 220a of the upper housing 220.

[0138] Therefore, the air inside the lower housing 210 can move through the interior of the dehumidifying member 110 towards the interior space 220a of the upper housing 220. That is, the air can move upward along the length of the dehumidifying member 110.

[0139] On the other hand, the air drawn in through the intake 211 can have an airflow in an oblique direction toward the exhaust 221. It should be noted that, due to the structure of the partition plate 120 separating the internal space 210a of the lower housing 210 and the internal space 220a of the upper housing 220, the air flowing inside the lower housing 210 can only move towards the interior of the upper housing 220 through the interior of the dehumidification member 110.

[0140] With this configuration, all the air flowing into the lower housing 210 through the intake section 211 can flow into the upper housing 220 through the dehumidification member 110. That is, all humid air passes through and comes into contact with the dehumidification member 110 without leakage. In this process, the contact surface area between the humid air and the dehumidification member 110 increases, thereby improving the moisture separation performance.

[0141] Furthermore, an airflow is formed inside the housing 200 in an oblique direction from the intake section 211 toward the exhaust section 221, thereby increasing the residence time of the air inside the housing 200 and thus improving the dehumidification capacity of the dehumidification member 110.

[0142] The dehumidification module 100 may further include a retaining ring 130 for fixing the dehumidification component 110 to the partition plate 120. The retaining ring 130 may be formed of an elastically deformable material.

[0143] The retaining ring 130 may be arranged to surround at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the dehumidifying member 110. The dehumidifying member 110 is inserted into the retaining ring 130, and at least a portion of the retaining ring 130 may be inserted into the inner side of the support hole 121 of the partition plate 120.

[0144] The fixing ring 130 may include a ring body 131 extending in the circumferential direction to surround the outer peripheral surface of the dehumidification member 110, and a ring extension 132 extending to the lower side of the ring body 131.

[0145] The ring body 131 can be formed as a circle with a through hole 130a on its inner side and a first diameter. The dehumidifying member 110 can be inserted into the through hole 130a. The diameter of the through hole 130a can be similar to or the same as the diameter of the dehumidifying member 110.

[0146] The ring extension 132 can be formed by extending downward along the edge of the through hole 130a of the ring body 131. The ring extension 132 can be formed as a circle with a second diameter smaller than the first diameter.

[0147] The ring extension 132 can be inserted into the inner side of the support hole 121 of the partition plate 120, and the ring body 131 can be arranged on the top surface of the partition plate 120.

[0148] That is, the outer peripheral surface 132a of the ring extension 132 can be tightly fitted to the inner side of the support hole 121 of the partition plate 120, and the bottom surface 131a of the ring body 131 can be placed and supported on the top surface of the partition plate 120. Through the elasticity (restoring force) of the fixing ring 130, the dehumidification component 110 can be stably fixed to the partition plate 120.

[0149] The number of retaining rings 130 can correspond to the number of dehumidifying components 110. A plurality of retaining rings 130 can be used to arrange a plurality of dehumidifying components 110 in a plurality of support holes 121. Therefore, the plurality of dehumidifying components 110 can be more stably fixed to the partition plate 120 by the plurality of retaining rings 130.

[0150] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating the assembly process of the dehumidification device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0151] First, refer to Figure 8 (a) Prepare a plurality of dehumidification components 110 and attach the plurality of dehumidification components 110 to the support holes 121 of the partition plate 120 respectively.

[0152] The diameter of the support hole 121 of the partition plate 120 may be slightly larger than the diameter of the dehumidification member 110. As an example, the partition plate 120 may be arranged at a position corresponding to the middle height of the dehumidification member 110.

[0153] The reason for arranging the partition plate 120 at the middle height of the dehumidification component 110 is to prevent the plurality of dehumidification components 110 from sagging and to easily divide the internal space of the housing 200 into an upper space and a lower space.

[0154] Reference Figure 8 (b) After the plurality of dehumidifying components 110 are coupled to the partition plate 120, a plurality of retaining rings 130 are respectively fitted onto the plurality of dehumidifying components 110 and then inserted into the inner side of the support hole 121 of the partition plate 120. The retaining rings 130 can be pushed in from the upper side to the lower side of the dehumidifying component 110 for coupling.

[0155] At this time, the ring body 131 of the fixing ring 130 can be supported on the top surface of the partition plate 120, and the ring extension 132 of the fixing ring 130 can be inserted into the inner side of the support hole 121 of the partition plate 120. Through the elasticity (restoring force) of the fixing ring 130, the dehumidification component 110 can be stably fixed to the partition plate 120.

[0156] Reference Figure 8 (c) The lower ends of the plurality of dehumidifying components 110 are fixed by the first filling part 111 and the first filling cap 140.

[0157] As an example, with the lower ends of the plurality of dehumidifying components 110 arranged inside the first potting cap 140, the liquid first potting portion 111 can fill the interior of the first potting cap 140 and solidify. The first potting portion 111 can fill the space between the lower ends of the plurality of dehumidifying components 110 to fix the plurality of dehumidifying components 110. The first potting portion 111 can be made of polyurethane or epoxy resin.

[0158] After the first potting portion 111 has fully cured, a portion (lower part) of the first potting cap 140 can be cut to expose the lower end of the dehumidifying member 110 to the outside of the first potting portion 111.

[0159] When the lower end of the dehumidifying member 110 is exposed to the outside of the first filling part 111, the water vapor flowing inside the dehumidifying member 110 can move through the lower end of the dehumidifying member 110 to the flow space 312 of the lower cover 310.

[0160] Reference Figure 8 (d) The upper ends of the plurality of dehumidifying components 110 are fixed by the second filling part 112 and the second filling cap 150.

[0161] As an example, with the upper ends of the plurality of dehumidifying components 110 arranged inside the second potting cap 150, the liquid second potting portion 112 can fill the interior of the second potting cap 150 and solidify. The second potting portion 112 can fill the space between the upper ends of the plurality of dehumidifying components 110 to fix the plurality of dehumidifying components 110. The second potting portion 112 can be made of polyurethane or epoxy resin.

[0162] After the second potting portion 112 has fully cured, a portion (upper part) of the second potting cap 150 can be cut to expose the upper end of the dehumidifying member 110 to the outside of the second potting portion 112.

[0163] When the upper end of the dehumidifying member 110 is exposed to the outside of the second filling part 112, the water vapor flowing inside the dehumidifying member 110 can move through the upper end of the dehumidifying member 110 to the flow space 322 of the upper cover 320.

[0164] Through the aforementioned Figure 8 Processes (a) to (d) can produce dehumidification module 100.

[0165] Reference Figure 8 (e) The housing 200 is attached to the dehumidification module 100. The housing 200 can be divided into two parts, which respectively cover the upper and lower parts of the dehumidification module 100.

[0166] The lower housing 210 can be moved upward from the lower side of the dehumidification module 100 to accommodate the lower part of the dehumidification module 100. The lower housing 210 can be extended upward until it contacts the bottom surface of the partition plate 120. At this time, the lower joint portion 212 of the lower housing 210 can contact the bottom surface of the plate joint portion 122 of the partition plate 120.

[0167] The upper housing 220 can be moved from the upper side to the lower side of the dehumidification module 100 to accommodate the upper part of the dehumidification module 100. The upper housing 220 can be introduced downward until it contacts the top surface of the partition plate 120. At this time, the upper joint portion 222 of the upper housing 220 can contact the top surface of the plate joint portion 122 of the partition plate 130.

[0168] The partition plate 120, the lower housing 210, and the upper housing 220 can be stacked vertically. In this case, the fastening holes 123 of the partition plate 120, 213 of the lower housing 210, and 223 of the upper housing 220 can be aligned and connected vertically. Furthermore, fastening members can be used to fasten the fastening holes 123 of the partition plate 120, 213 of the lower housing 210, and 223 of the upper housing 220 together.

[0169] Reference Figure 8 (f) After the lower housing 210, the upper housing 220, and the partition plate 120 are joined, a housing cover is attached. The housing cover may consist of two parts, respectively covering the lower end of the lower housing 210 and the upper end of the upper housing 220.

[0170] The lower cover 310 is fitted to cover the open bottom surface of the lower housing 210. The lower cover 310 can cover a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the lower housing 210. At this time, a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the lower housing 210 can contact the inner surface of the lower cover 310. The lower cover 310 can cover the lower end of the dehumidification module 100.

[0171] The upper cover 320 is fitted to cover the open top surface of the upper housing 220. The upper cover 320 can cover a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the upper housing 220. At this time, a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the upper housing 220 can contact the inner surface of the upper cover 320. The upper cover 320 can cover the upper end of the dehumidification module 100.

[0172] A vacuum pump for providing vacuum pressure can be connected to the connection port 321 of the upper cover 320. As an example, a connecting pipe connected to the vacuum pump can be inserted into the connection port 321.

[0173] Figure 9 This is a perspective view showing the flow direction of air and moisture in the dehumidification device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 This is a side perspective view showing the flow direction of air and moisture in the dehumidification device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0174] Reference Figure 9 and Figure 10 When the fan connected to the dehumidifier 10 is driven, air can be drawn into the interior of the dehumidifier 10 through the intake section 211. As an example, the fan can be located on the discharge side of the dehumidifier 10.

[0175] The direction of suction through the suction section 211 can be formed in a direction that intersects with the direction of extension of the plurality of dehumidification components 110, i.e., the vertical direction (front-back direction).

[0176] Air flowing into the interior space 210a of the lower housing 210 through the intake 211 can move upward and into the interior space 220a of the upper housing 220.

[0177] At this time, the internal space 210a of the lower housing 210 and the internal space 220a of the upper housing 220 are separated by the partition plate 120, so air can move upward through the interior of the plurality of dehumidifying components 110.

[0178] That is, humid air passes through and comes into contact with the dehumidification component 110 without leakage, and in this process, the contact surface area between the humid air and the dehumidification component 110 can be increased.

[0179] Furthermore, the air drawn in through the intake section 211 can move diagonally toward the exhaust section 221. Since the distance between the intake section 211 and the exhaust section 221 becomes relatively longer, the residence time of the air inside the housing 200 increases, thereby increasing the dehumidification capacity of the dehumidification member 110.

[0180] When the vacuum pump is driven, a negative pressure lower than the external pressure can be formed inside the dehumidification member 110. As humid air passes through the dehumidification member 110, the moisture contained in the air can come into contact with the surface of the dehumidification member 110 and be adsorbed. Furthermore, the adsorbed moisture detaches from the surface after diffusion, thereby selectively separating it from the humid air.

[0181] The separated water, under the influence of pressure difference, flows upward from the interior of the dehumidification component 110 and can move into the flow space 320a of the upper cover 320. The direction of water flow is (…). Figure 10 The dashed arrow in the image can correspond to the direction of airflow. Figure 10 (The solid arrows in the text cross.)

[0182] Moisture flowing into the flow space 320a of the upper cover 320 can be discharged to the outside of the dehumidification device 10 through the connection port 321. The discharged water vapor can be drawn into the vacuum pump through the connection pipe and compressed. The water undergoing phase change during the compression process can be stored in a water tank (not shown).

Claims

1. A dehumidification device, wherein, include: The housing includes an intake section for drawing in air and an exhaust section for expelling air; A dehumidification component is arranged inside the housing and is provided with polymer membrane fibers to separate moisture from the humid air; A partition plate supports the dehumidification component and divides the internal space of the housing into a plurality of spaces; as well as A housing cover is disposed at the end of the housing and discharges water vapor separated by the dehumidifying component.

2. The dehumidification device according to claim 1, wherein, The inhalation section and the exhalation section are arranged diagonally to create an oblique airflow inside the housing.

3. The dehumidification device according to claim 1, wherein, The suction section is formed in the lower part of the housing; The discharge section is formed on the upper part of the housing; The partition is arranged between the inhalation section and the exhalation section.

4. The dehumidification device according to claim 3, wherein, The suction section is formed on the lower front of the housing; The ejector portion is formed on the upper back of the housing.

5. The dehumidification device according to claim 1, wherein, The housing includes: The lower housing accommodates the lower part of the dehumidifying component; and The upper housing accommodates the upper part of the dehumidification component; The partition plate is arranged between the lower housing and the upper housing.

6. The dehumidification device according to claim 5, wherein, The suction section is formed in either the lower housing or the upper housing; The discharge portion is formed in the other of the lower housing and the upper housing.

7. The dehumidification device according to claim 6, wherein, The partition plate is disposed at the upper end of the lower housing.

8. The dehumidification device according to claim 7, wherein, The lower end of the upper housing is mounted on the partition plate.

9. The dehumidification device according to claim 8, wherein, The lower housing, the upper housing, and the partition plate are fastened together using fastening components.

10. The dehumidification device according to claim 1, wherein, The partition is formed to be horizontal with respect to the ground, so as to divide the internal space of the shell into an upper space and a lower space.

11. The dehumidification device according to claim 10, wherein, The partition plate has support holes for the dehumidification component to pass through and support the dehumidification component.

12. The dehumidification device according to claim 10, wherein, The partition plate has a plate joint portion that is fastened to the housing by fastening members.

13. The dehumidification device according to claim 12, wherein, The plate joint protrudes outward from the housing.

14. The dehumidification device according to claim 11, wherein, It also includes a retaining ring for fixing the dehumidifying component to the support hole of the partition plate.

15. The dehumidification device according to claim 14, wherein, The fixing ring is sleeved on the dehumidification component; At least a portion of the retaining ring is inserted into the inside of the support hole of the partition plate.

16. The dehumidification device according to claim 15, wherein, The fixing ring includes: The ring body has a through hole through which the dehumidifying component passes; and The ring extension extends downward along the edge of the through hole and is inserted into the support hole.

17. The dehumidification device according to claim 1, wherein, Also includes: The potting section, formed by the curing of potting liquid, is used to fix the end of the dehumidifying component; as well as A filling cap forms a space for arranging the filling portion.

18. The dehumidification device according to claim 17, wherein, The end of the dehumidifying component protrudes to the outside of the filling cap; The exposed end of the dehumidifying component is covered by the housing cover.

19. The dehumidification device according to claim 1, wherein, The housing cover has a connection port for discharging water vapor separated by the dehumidifying component to the outside.

20. A dehumidification device, wherein, include: The dehumidification module includes a dehumidification component with polymer membrane fibers to separate moisture from humid air; A first housing, which accommodates a portion of the dehumidification module, includes an air intake section for drawing in air; The second housing accommodates another part of the dehumidification module and includes an exhaust section for discharging air. as well as A housing cover, disposed at the end of the first housing or the second housing, discharges water vapor separated by the dehumidifying component; The dehumidification module includes a partition plate that supports the dehumidification component and separates the first housing and the second housing.

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