Humidification assembly and refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a humidifying assembly, which relates to the technical field of refrigeration, and comprises a water storage piece and a humidifying module, the water storage piece comprises a groove body; the humidifying module is detachably connected with the water storage part, the humidifying module comprises a base and a first fan, the base is provided with a mounting groove and an air supply outlet, the first fan is located in the mounting groove, and the air supply outlet is communicated with the mounting groove and faces the groove body. The humidifying module is detachably connected with the water storage part, the humidifying module serves as an independent module, the length of the water storage part can be matched according to the size of a specific product, and the humidifying module enables the humidifying assembly to be universal for machine types with different widths.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigeration technology, and in particular to humidification components and refrigeration equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Red wine generally requires storage at a humidity level between 55% and 75% for optimal storage results. Existing wine cabinet products employ two main methods: one passively increases humidity through natural water evaporation, but this method lacks control over humidity levels and results in significant fluctuations. The other method uses a humidifying fan to expel moisture from a humidifier cover into the inner chamber. However, most humidification structures with integrated fans are only compatible with a specific model and cannot be used across multiple models. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a humidification component that utilizes a small, split-type humidification module, allowing the humidification module to be used in models of different widths.

[0004] This utility model also proposes a refrigeration device having the above-mentioned humidification components.

[0005] A humidification assembly according to a first aspect of the present invention includes: a water storage component and a humidification module. The water storage component includes a tank. The humidification module is detachably connected to the water storage component. The humidification module includes a base and a first fan. The base is provided with an installation groove and an air outlet. The first fan is located in the installation groove. The air outlet communicates with the installation groove and faces the tank.

[0006] The humidification component according to the embodiments of the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: the humidification module and the water storage component are detachably connected, the humidification module is an independent module, the length of the water storage component can be adapted according to the size of the specific model, and the humidification module makes the humidification component applicable to models of different widths.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water storage component includes a cover plate, which is placed over the opening of the tank. The cover plate is provided with a plurality of spaced first air outlets. Along the direction away from the first fan, all the first air outlets are arranged in order of increasing air outlet area, or along the direction away from the first fan, all the first air outlets are arranged in order of decreasing adjacent spacing.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the humidification component includes a distribution duct, which is connected to the air outlet. The distribution duct is provided with a plurality of spaced third air outlets, all of which face the trough. Along the direction away from the first fan, all of the third air outlets are arranged in an order of increasing air outlet area, or along the direction away from the first fan, all of the third air outlets are arranged in an order of decreasing adjacent spacing.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the base includes an air guide section, the air guide section is provided with a first port and a second port, the first port is connected to the outlet of the first fan, the second port is connected to the air outlet, in the height direction of the base, the height of the first port is greater than the height of the second port, and in the width direction of the base, the width of the first port is less than the width of the second port.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the humidification module includes a fan cover, a first fan is located between the fan cover and the base, and the fan cover is connected to the base to fix the first fan to the base.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the fan cover includes a cover portion, a connecting portion, and a limiting portion. The cover portion is located on the top surface of the first fan and is provided with a clearance hole communicating with the air inlet of the first fan. One end of the connecting portion is connected to the cover portion and the other end is connected to the base. The limiting portion is connected to the cover portion and limits the side of the first fan.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the humidification module includes a protective cover and a temperature and humidity sensor. The protective cover is connected to the base and has an air inlet that connects to the air intake of the first fan. The protective cover has a detection port and a mounting part. The temperature and humidity sensor is located at the detection port and installed in the mounting part.

[0013] A refrigeration device according to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet, a refrigeration component, and a humidification component according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention. The cabinet is provided with a storage compartment. The refrigeration component is used to provide a refrigeration environment for the storage compartment. The humidification component is used to increase the humidity of the storage compartment. The tank is fixedly connected to the cabinet.

[0014] The refrigeration equipment according to the embodiments of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: by employing the humidification component of the first aspect embodiment of the present invention, costs can be reduced and versatility can be improved.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cabinet is provided with an air supply duct for supplying airflow to the storage room, the air supply duct includes a second air outlet and a return air outlet connecting the storage room, the refrigeration equipment includes a second fan for circulating air between the storage room and the air supply duct, and the humidification component is located near the return air outlet.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigeration assembly includes an evaporator, the humidification assembly is located below the evaporator, and the tank receives liquid falling from the evaporator.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a humidification component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the humidification assembly is shown.

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the humidification component is shown;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The exploded view of the humidification module is shown.

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the base is shown;

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the protective cover is shown;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a humidification component according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 8 for Figure 7 An exploded view of the humidification assembly is shown.

[0027] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A cross-sectional view of the refrigeration equipment shown;

[0029] Figure 11 for Figure 10 The enlarged view at point B is shown.

[0030] Figure label:

[0031] 100. Humidification component; 101. Humidification module; 102. Shelf; 103. Cover plate; 104. Water storage unit; 105. First air outlet; 106. Air inlet; 107. Water collection tank; 108. Water inlet;

[0032] 201. Tank body;

[0033] 301. Air guide section; 302. First pipe opening; 303. Second pipe opening;

[0034] 401. Air distribution duct; 402. Third air outlet; 403. Partition;

[0035] 501. Base; 502. First fan; 503. Mounting slot;

[0036] 601. Fan cover; 602. Cover part; 603. Connecting part; 604. Limiting part; 605. Clearance hole; 606. Air intake; 607. Protective cover; 608. Temperature and humidity sensor; 609. Detection port; 610. Air outlet;

[0037] 801. Positioning part; 802. Hook part;

[0038] 901. Cabinet;

[0039] 1001. Air supply duct; 1002. Second air outlet;

[0040] 1101, Evaporator; 1102, Return air vent. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0042] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0043] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0044] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0045] In low-temperature environments, the humidity inside refrigeration equipment often drops to very low levels, causing moisture to evaporate from the surface of items, leading to dryness and a decline in quality. Humidification components increase the humidity inside the equipment by releasing water vapor or atomizing water droplets, thereby keeping items moist and preventing them from being damaged by dryness.

[0046] Taking wine cabinets as an example, the humidifier in a wine cabinet is designed to maintain a suitable humidity environment inside. Red wine, in particular, needs to be stored in a constant humidity level to prevent the cork from drying out and the wine from evaporating, thus preserving the wine's taste and quality. Simply put, the humidifier in a wine cabinet ensures that fine wines don't spoil due to an overly dry environment.

[0047] Active humidification systems typically consist of a humidifying fan and a water tank. The water tank contains water or humidifying materials such as volcanic rock or non-woven fabric containing moisture. The humidifying fan is located at one end of the water tank and blows air towards the other end, bringing the highly humidified air from the tank into the wine cabinet. The elongated design of the water tank increases its length, resulting in a larger water surface area, which helps to increase the evaporation rate. During humidification, more water molecules are exposed to the air, thus accelerating evaporation.

[0048] However, since wine cabinets of different widths require humidifier components of different sizes, most humidifier components in related technologies are only suitable for the structure of a specific model and cannot be universally compatible with multiple models. As a module with fixed dimensions, the entire humidifier component needs to be replaced to be used in wine cabinets of different widths.

[0049] The following reference Figures 1 to 11 This invention explains how the humidification component 100 and the refrigeration equipment of this utility model solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0050] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, it can be understood that the humidification assembly 100 includes a water storage unit 104 and a humidification module 101. The water storage unit 104 is used to store water or generate moisture. The water storage unit 104 includes a tank 201 containing liquid, and the top of the tank 201 is open, allowing the liquid in the tank 201 to release moisture.

[0051] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the humidification module 101 includes a base 501 and a first fan 502. The base 501 has a mounting groove 503 and an air outlet 610. The first fan 502 is located in the mounting groove 503, and the air outlet 610 connects to the mounting groove 503 and faces the tank body 201. After the first fan 502 is started, the airflow passes through the air outlet 610 and blows towards the tank body 201. The liquid in the tank body 201 comes into contact with the airflow blown out by the first fan 502, thereby generating high-humidity gas that enters the target space and increases the humidity of the target space.

[0052] It is understood that the humidification module 101 and the water storage component 104 are detachably connected. The humidification module 101 can be installed as a separate, universal module in models of different widths, while the water storage component 104 can be fixed in the device, and the size of the water storage component 104 is adapted to the size of the model. Compared to the prior art, which requires replacing the entire humidification assembly 100, this embodiment only requires replacing the water storage component 104, reducing costs. The humidification module 101, as an independent module, can be used in models of different widths, improving versatility.

[0053] Reference Figure 1 The water storage component 104 includes a cover plate 103, which covers the opening of the tank 201. The cover plate 103 has multiple spaced-apart first air outlets 105, from which highly humid air flows out. When the first fan 502 is powered on, relatively dry air is drawn in and accelerated. The dry air then quickly passes over the liquid surface in the tank 201, while the air with high humidity on the liquid surface is quickly carried away from the first air outlets 105 on the cover plate 103 and mixed with the air in the target space, thereby increasing the relative humidity of the target space. Because the multiple first air outlets 105 are spaced away from the first fan 502, the outlet area of ​​each first air outlet 105 is relatively small. This prevents highly humid air from flowing out from the few first air outlets 105 closest to the first fan 502. Instead, more highly humid air flows away from the first fan 502, thus carrying away more moisture from the stored liquid and improving humidification efficiency.

[0054] It should be noted that the water storage component 104 can also include humidifying materials such as volcanic rock or non-woven fabric. That is, the humidifying material can be a porous, dense-porous absorbent material. The diameter and volume of the pores in the porous, dense-porous absorbent material are smaller than the diameter and volume of a normally falling water droplet, so that water droplets cannot flow through the porous, dense-porous absorbent material while allowing airflow. The airflow blown by the first fan 502 enters the second mounting groove 503 from above the partition bar, contacts the humidifying material, and carries away the moisture stored in the humidifying material, thus forming high-humidity air. When the first fan 502 is powered on, relatively dry air is drawn into the first fan 502 and accelerated. The dry air quickly passes over the surface of the humidifying material and is blown out from the first air outlet 105. The air with high humidity on the surface of the humidifying material is quickly carried to the target space and mixes with the air, thereby increasing the relative humidity of the target space. After the humid air above the humidifying material is carried away, it can quickly absorb moisture from the bottom of the water storage component 104 and evaporate to its upper part (water vapor density is low), thus maintaining a high-humidity state for the air above the humidifying material.

[0055] It is understood that the cover plate 103 includes an air outlet area, which is divided into multiple air outlet units at equal distances along the direction away from the first fan 502, and each air outlet unit is provided with a first air outlet 105. Along the direction away from the first fan 502, multiple air outlet units are sequentially defined as air outlet unit b1, air outlet unit b2, air outlet unit b3, air outlet unit b4, air outlet unit b5, air outlet unit b6, and air outlet unit b7. The air volume of air outlet unit b2 is greater than that of air outlet unit b1, the air volume of air outlet unit b3 is greater than that of air outlet unit b2, the air volume of air outlet unit b4 is greater than that of air outlet unit b3, the air volume of air outlet unit b5 is greater than that of air outlet unit b4, the air volume of air outlet unit b6 is greater than that of air outlet unit b5, and the air volume of air outlet unit b7 is greater than that of air outlet unit b6. This achieves an increase in the air volume of the air outlet area along the direction away from the first fan 502, allowing more airflow to pass through the end of the liquid surface away from the first fan 502, increasing the contact area and contact time between the liquid surface and the airflow, thereby making the airflow blown out by the humidification component 100 more humid.

[0056] Reference Figure 2As shown, it can be understood that in some embodiments, the air outlet area of ​​all the first air outlets 105 is different; the further away from the first fan 502, the larger the air outlet area of ​​the corresponding first air outlet 105. Specifically, the air outlet area of ​​any first air outlet 105 of air outlet unit b2 is larger than that of any first air outlet 105 of air outlet unit b1, the air outlet area of ​​any first air outlet 105 of air outlet unit b3 is larger than that of any first air outlet 105 of air outlet unit b2, the air outlet area of ​​any first air outlet 105 of air outlet unit b4 is larger than that of any first air outlet 105 of air outlet unit b3, and the air outlet area of ​​air outlet unit b5 is larger than that of any first air outlet 105 of air outlet unit b4. The air outlet area of ​​any one of the first air outlets 105 is greater than that of any one of the first air outlets 105 of air outlet unit b4, the air outlet area of ​​any one of the first air outlets 105 of air outlet unit b6 is greater than that of any one of the first air outlets 105 of air outlet unit b5, and the air outlet area of ​​any one of the first air outlets 105 of air outlet unit b7 is greater than that of any one of the first air outlets 105 of air outlet unit b6, to ensure that the humid air on the entire liquid surface is more fully removed.

[0057] It is understood that in some embodiments, all the first air outlets 105 have the same air outlet area. Along the direction away from the first fan 502, the distance between two adjacent first air outlets 105 gradually decreases, such that along the direction away from the first fan 502, the number of first air outlets 105 in air outlet unit b2 is greater than the number of first air outlets 105 in air outlet unit b1, and the number of first air outlets 105 in air outlet unit b3 is greater than the number of first air outlets 105 in air outlet unit b2. For example, air outlet unit b1 has one first air outlet 105, air outlet unit b2 has two first air outlets 105, and air outlet unit b3 has three first air outlets 105. Furthermore, along the direction away from the first fan 502, the distance between two adjacent first air outlets 105 is sequentially divided into L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5, satisfying: L1 > L2 > L3 > L4 > L5. This results in less airflow from the first fan 502 exiting through the outlet unit b1 and more airflow exiting through the outlet unit b3. The airflow from the outlet unit b3 essentially contacts the entire surface of the liquid, resulting in a higher humidity level for most of the airflow. The airflow from the outlet units b1 and b2 increases the overall air volume and humidity of the humidification assembly 100.

[0058] It is understood that in some other embodiments, along the direction away from the first fan 502, the air outlet area is divided into multiple equally spaced air outlet units, each air outlet unit having a first air outlet 105. The first air outlet 105 of each air outlet unit is arranged perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the air outlet unit, and all the first air outlets 105 may be the same or different. Along the direction away from the first fan 502, the number of first air outlets 105 in each air outlet unit gradually increases. For example, air outlet unit b1 has one first air outlet 105, air outlet unit b2 has two first air outlets 105, and the two first air outlets 105 of air outlet unit b2 are arranged perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the air outlet unit, air outlet unit b3 has three first air outlets 105, and the three first air outlets 105 of air outlet unit b3 are arranged perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the air outlet unit.

[0059] It should be noted that, in order to achieve a greater airflow at the end furthest from the first fan 502 than at the end closest to the first fan 502, the airflow area of ​​a single first air outlet 105 can be increased along the direction away from the first fan 502, or the number of first air outlets 105 can be increased along the same direction. Furthermore, increasing the airflow area of ​​a single first air outlet 105 can be achieved by increasing its length perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the air outlet units, or by increasing its width along the same direction. Increasing the number of first air outlets 105 can be achieved by increasing their number along a straight line, or by increasing their number along curves or other routes. The above illustrated embodiments are for ease of understanding only and are not specifically limited herein.

[0060] Reference Figure 1 As shown, it can be understood that an air inlet 106 is provided on the cover plate 103, through which the first fan 502 draws in air. The cover plate 103 includes a closed area located between the first fan 502 and the air outlet area. The closed area does not have an air outlet, which keeps the air outlet area away from the air inlet 106, reducing the probability that humid air will be drawn back into the first fan 502 and cannot be fully mixed with the air in the target space.

[0061] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown, the humidification assembly 100 includes an air guide section 301, which guides the airflow blown by the first fan 502 to the outer surface of the water storage component 104. The air guide section 301 is provided with a first port 302 and a second port 303. The first port 302 is connected to the outlet of the first fan 502, and the second port 303 is connected to the air outlet 610. The first fan 502, the air guide section 301, and the water storage component 104 are arranged along the length of the housing.

[0062] Reference Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the air guide 301 is integrally formed with the base 501. In the height direction of the base 501, the height of the first pipe opening 302 is greater than the height of the second pipe opening 303, guiding the airflow blown by the first fan 502 to the gap between the cover plate 103 and the water storage component 104. In the width direction of the base 501, the width of the second pipe opening 303 is greater than the width of the first pipe opening 302, thereby increasing the contact area between the airflow and the liquid surface of the water storage component 104 and improving the humidification efficiency.

[0063] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, it can be understood that the humidification component 100 of another embodiment of the present invention includes a distribution duct 401, which is connected to the first fan 502. The distribution duct 401 is provided with a plurality of third air outlets 402, all of which face the water storage component 104. That is, the airflow generated by the first fan 502 is divided into multiple branch airflows through all the third air outlets 402 before passing through the water storage component 104.

[0064] Reference Figure 4 As shown, it can be understood that among any two third air outlets 402, the air outlet 402 farther from the first fan 502 has a larger air outlet area than the one closer to the first fan 502. That is, the air outlet areas of all the third air outlets 402 are different, and the trend is an increase in the direction away from the first fan 502. The air pressure within the distribution duct 401 is also uneven; the closer to the first fan 502, the greater the air pressure, and the farther away from the first fan 502, the smaller the air pressure. Air pressure is proportional to the square of air velocity, which can be expressed using Bernoulli's equation. Specifically, the third air outlet 402 at the end of the distribution duct 401 closest to the first fan 502 has the smallest air outlet area but the largest air velocity. The third air outlet 402 at the end of the distribution duct 401 furthest from the first fan 502 has the largest air outlet area but the smallest air velocity. This results in a smaller difference in the air volume of each third air outlet 402, allowing the airflow blown by the fan to maintain a relatively uniform contact with the liquid surface of the entire water storage component 104, thus making the air humidity distribution of the humidification component 100 more uniform.

[0065] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, it can be understood that the air guide section 301 is an independent structure. In this embodiment, the air guide section 301 is used to guide the airflow blown by the first fan 502 to the air distribution duct 401. The air guide section 301 is provided with a first port 302 and a second port 303. The first port 302 is connected to the outlet of the first fan 502, and the second port 303 is connected to the air distribution duct 401. The first fan 502, the air guide section 301 and the air distribution duct 401 are arranged along the length direction of the base 501. The air distribution duct 401 is located on one side of the width direction of the base 501 and is located above the water storage component 104. In the height direction of the base 501, the height of the first pipe opening 302 is greater than the height of the second pipe opening 303, which guides the airflow blown out by the first fan 502 to the air distribution duct 401. In the width direction of the base 501, the width of the second pipe opening 303 is less than the width of the first pipe opening 302, thereby reducing the space occupied by the air distribution duct 401. The airflow blown out from the air distribution duct 401 can contact a larger area of ​​humidifying material, thus improving humidification efficiency.

[0066] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the spacing between two adjacent third air outlets 402 gradually decreases along the direction away from the first fan 502. This allows for a gradual increase in the number of third air outlets 402 along the direction away from the first fan 502, achieving uniform airflow across all length units of the distribution duct 401. Furthermore, increasing the airflow area of ​​a single third air outlet 402 can be achieved by increasing its width along the length of the distribution duct 401, or by increasing its length along the length of the distribution duct 401. Similarly, increasing the number of first air outlets 105 can be achieved by increasing the number of third air outlets 402 along the length of the distribution duct 401, or by increasing the number of third air outlets 402 along their width; no specific limitation is made here.

[0067] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, it can be understood that the housing also contains multiple equally spaced partitions 403, which are arranged along the length of the air distribution duct 401, i.e., along the direction away from the first fan 502. One or more third air outlets 402 are provided between every two partitions 403, forming an independent humidification unit between each pair of partitions 403. The function of the partitions 403 is to prevent interference or disruption between the various humidification units, thereby ensuring the uniformity of humidification in all positions of the humidification assembly 100.

[0068] Understandably, to ensure that the humidity of each humidifying unit is approximately equal, this can be achieved by increasing the air outlet area of ​​the third air outlet 402 or increasing the number of third air outlets 402 along the direction away from the first fan 502. For example, when all humidifying units contain an equal number of third air outlets 402, the air outlet area of ​​the third air outlet 402 of the humidifying unit closer to the first fan 502 is smaller than the air outlet area of ​​the third air outlet 402 of the humidifying unit farther from the first fan 502. When the air outlet area of ​​a single third air outlet 402 of all humidifying units is equal, the number of third air outlets 402 of the humidifying unit closer to the first fan 502 is smaller than the number of third air outlets 402 of the humidifying unit farther from the first fan 502.

[0069] Reference Figure 6 As shown, the humidification module 101 includes a fan cover 601, which is used to fix the first fan 502 to the base 501. That is, the first fan 502 is located between the fan cover 601 and the base 501, the fan cover 601 is connected to the base 501, the fan cover 601 and the base 501 are relatively fixed, and the fan cover 601 and the base 501 respectively limit the vertical movement of the first fan 502.

[0070] Reference Figure 6 As shown, the fan cover 601 includes a cover portion 602, a connecting portion 603, and a limiting portion 604. The cover portion 602 is located on the top surface of the first fan 502, thus limiting the upper part of the first fan 502. The cover portion 602 is also provided with a clearance hole 605, which connects to the air intake 606 of the first fan 502, allowing external air to be normally drawn in by the first fan 502. One end of the connecting portion 603 is connected to the cover portion 602, and the other end is connected to the base 501. That is, the connecting portion 603 is used to fix the cover portion 602 and the base 501. The connecting portion 603 and the base 501 can be connected by screws, clips, or other connection methods. The limiting portion 604 is connected to the cover portion 602 and extends downward from the cover portion 602. The limiting portion 604 abuts against the side of the first fan 502, thereby limiting the side of the first fan 502.

[0071] Reference Figure 6 As shown, it can be understood that the humidification module 101 includes a protective cover 607 and a temperature and humidity sensor 608. The protective cover 607 is connected to the base 501 and has an air inlet 106. The air inlet 106 is located above the first fan 502 and is connected to the air intake 606 of the first fan 502. (Refer to...) Figure 6 and Figure 8As shown, the protective cover 607 has a detection port 609 and a mounting part. The detection port 609 connects to the outside of the humidification assembly 100. The temperature and humidity sensor 608 is located at the detection port 609 and installed in the mounting part, enabling the temperature and humidity sensor 608 to detect the temperature and humidity of the target space. The mounting part includes two positioning parts 801 and two hook parts 802. The two positioning parts 801 and the two hook parts 802 are distributed along the circumferential edge of the detection port 609. The positioning parts 801 are used to maintain the relative position of the temperature and humidity sensor 608 and the detection port 609, and the hook parts 802 are used to fix the temperature and humidity sensor 608 and prevent the temperature and humidity sensor 608 from falling off.

[0072] Reference Figures 9 to 11 As shown, it can be understood that the refrigeration device of the second aspect embodiment of the present invention can specifically be a refrigerator, wine cabinet, or other products. The refrigeration device includes a cabinet 901, a refrigeration component, and a humidification component 100 of the first aspect embodiment of the present invention. The cabinet 901 has a storage compartment and an air supply duct 1001 for supplying airflow to the storage compartment. The refrigeration component is used to provide a cooling environment for the storage compartment. The refrigeration component includes an evaporator 1101 and a compressor, configured to controllably generate a cooling airflow and cause the cooling airflow to be delivered to the storage compartment through the air supply duct 1001. That is, the refrigeration unit is used to cool the storage compartment. The humidification component 100 is disposed in the cabinet 901 and configured to controllably generate a high-humidity airflow and deliver the high-humidity airflow to the air supply duct 1001 so that the high-humidity airflow flows into the storage compartment along with the cooling airflow. It can be understood that the high-humidity airflow has a high moisture content, which can increase the humidity in the storage compartment.

[0073] Reference Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the air supply duct 1001 includes a second air outlet 1002 and a return air outlet 1102 connecting the storage room. The second air outlet 1002 is located at the top of the storage room, and the return air outlet 1102 is located at the bottom of the storage room. The refrigeration equipment includes a second fan for circulating air between the storage room and the air supply duct 1001, and a first air outlet 105 is located near the return air outlet 1102. When both the second fan and the humidification component 100 are in operation, the high-humidity airflow generated by the humidification component 100 is sent to the air supply duct 1001 through the return air outlet 1102 and enters the storage room through the second air outlet 1002. After secondary acceleration by the second fan, the high-humidity airflow exits from the second air outlet 1002 and mixes more thoroughly with the air in the storage room, thereby further improving the humidification efficiency.

[0074] Understandably, the first fan 502 has relatively low power and weak driving capability, making it difficult to effectively deliver the high-humidity airflow it generates to the upper area of ​​the storage compartment. The second fan, however, is used to deliver cooling airflow to the storage compartment; it has higher power and stronger driving capability. Therefore, the second fan can be cleverly used to drive the high-humidity airflow generated by the humidification component 100 at high speed, thereby effectively delivering it to the entire space of the storage compartment.

[0075] It should be noted that when the humidification component 100 is in operation, it is mainly in the stage of stopping cooling. Even if the evaporator 1101 is located in the air supply duct 1001, the evaporator 1101 is not in operation. The second fan is kept on to accelerate the high-humidity air blown out by the humidification component 100 and interact with the indoor air of the storage room, reducing the probability of high-humidity airflow frosting due to low temperature.

[0076] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the cover plate 103 is provided with a water collection trough 107, which is located below the evaporator 1101. The water collection trough 107 is used to collect and guide water flow. Specifically, the water collection trough 107 gathers the collected condensate / defrost water into a stream and directs it to the water storage unit 104. A portion of the first air outlet 105 extends into the water collection trough 107. When the water flow from the water collection trough 107 reaches the first air outlet 105 located within the water collection trough 107, the water will fall from the first air outlet 105, thus replenishing the water storage unit 104. For example, when the refrigeration equipment is defrosting, the generated defrost water falls into the water collection trough 107 under gravity. The defrost water then returns along the water collection trough 107 to the water storage unit 104 for reuse, effectively reducing the frequency of water refills by the user.

[0077] In some other embodiments, a water inlet 108 may also be provided on the cover plate 103. The water inlet 108 is located on the bottom wall of the water receiving tank 107 and above the water storage component 104. The water flow from the water receiving tank 107 falls from the water inlet 108 into the water storage component 104 to replenish the water storage component 104.

[0078] By installing a water collection tank 107 below the evaporator 1101, the condensate produced by the evaporator 1101 is effectively collected and guided. This water is then used to evaporate through humidifying materials, thereby achieving the purpose of humidifying the air. This design not only improves the utilization rate of water resources but also reduces the frequency of water addition by users.

[0079] Reference Figure 9As shown, it can be understood that the cabinet 901 includes shelves 102, which divide the space inside the cabinet 901 into different storage spaces, making it easier to classify and store items. The humidifying component 100 is installed on the shelves 102. (Refer to...) Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the trough 201 of the humidification component 100 is defined by the cabinet 901. Specifically, when manufacturing the cabinet 901, the trough 201 is formed on the shelf 102. The trough 201 can hold water or place humidifying materials, and the shelf 102 has pre-reserved installation positions for the humidification module 101. The humidification module 101 can be made to a uniform size, while the trough 201 is formed to correspond to different sizes of shelf 102, improving the versatility of the humidification module 101. The humidification module 101 has many parts and a complex structure; making it a universal module can reduce the cost of the refrigeration equipment. The trough 201, on the other hand, has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and changing its size does not significantly increase costs.

[0080] It should be noted that the trough 201 can also be manufactured separately and then fixed to the shelf 102 by welding, screw connection or other means.

[0081] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A humidification component, characterized in that, include: Water storage components, including tanks; The humidification module is detachably connected to the water storage component. The humidification module includes a base and a first fan. The base is provided with an installation groove and an air outlet. The first fan is located in the installation groove, and the air outlet is connected to the installation groove and faces the groove.

2. The humidification component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water storage component includes a cover plate, which is placed over the opening of the tank. The cover plate has multiple spaced first air outlets. Along the direction away from the first fan, all the first air outlets are arranged in order of increasing air outlet area, or along the direction away from the first fan, all the first air outlets are arranged in order of decreasing adjacent spacing.

3. The humidification component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The humidification component includes a distribution duct that is connected to the air outlet. The distribution duct is provided with a plurality of spaced third air outlets. All the third air outlets face the trough and are arranged in order of increasing air outlet area along the direction away from the first fan. Alternatively, along the direction away from the first fan, all the third air outlets are arranged in order of decreasing adjacent spacing.

4. The humidification component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base includes an air guide section, which has a first port and a second port. The first port is connected to the outlet of the first fan, and the second port is connected to the air outlet. In the height direction of the base, the height of the first port is greater than the height of the second port, and in the width direction of the base, the width of the first port is less than the width of the second port.

5. The humidification component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The humidification module includes a fan cover, and a first fan is located between the fan cover and the base. The fan cover is connected to the base to fix the first fan to the base.

6. The humidification component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fan cover includes a cover, a connecting part, and a limiting part. The cover is located on the top surface of the first fan and has a clearance hole that connects to the air inlet of the first fan. One end of the connecting part is connected to the cover and the other end is connected to the base. The limiting part is connected to the cover and limits the side of the first fan.

7. The humidification component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The humidification module includes a protective cover and a temperature and humidity sensor. The protective cover is connected to the base and has an air inlet that connects to the air intake of the first fan. The protective cover has a detection port and a mounting part. The temperature and humidity sensor is located at the detection port and installed in the mounting part.

8. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, include: The cabinet includes a storage compartment. A refrigeration unit for providing a refrigerated environment for the storage compartment; The humidification component according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is used to increase the humidity of the storage room, wherein the trough is fixedly connected to the cabinet.

9. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cabinet is provided with an air supply duct for supplying airflow to the storage room. The air supply duct includes a return air vent that connects to the storage room. The refrigeration equipment includes a second fan for circulating air between the storage room and the air supply duct. The humidification component is located near the return air vent.

10. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The refrigeration assembly includes an evaporator, the humidification assembly is located below the evaporator, and the tank receives liquid falling from the evaporator.

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