Dehumidifier with humidifying function

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of household appliances, and discloses a dehumidifier with a humidifying function, which comprises a body, a dehumidifying module arranged in the body and a humidifying module arranged in the body, and the dehumidifying module comprises an evaporator and a condenser; the water collecting assembly is arranged below the evaporator and the condenser; the humidifying assembly comprises a first motor and a rotating wheel, the first motor is arranged on the outer side of the water collecting assembly, an output shaft of the first motor is fixedly connected with the rotating wheel, the upper portion of the rotating wheel is arranged between the evaporator and the condenser, and the lower portion of the rotating wheel is arranged in the water collecting assembly. The humidification assembly is integrated in the dehumidifier body, so that dehumidification and humidification can be integrated; the rotating wheel is arranged between the dehumidification module and the water collecting assembly, dehumidification condensate water in the water collecting assembly can be recycled through rotation of the rotating wheel, the humidification function is achieved, a water path system is simplified, the dehumidification function and the humidification function can be achieved through the same air flow path, an additional fan and a multi-stage transmission path are not needed, and cost is reduced. The function reuse rate of the evaporator and the condenser is improved, and the power consumption and the maintenance cost are reduced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of home appliances, in particular to a dehumidifier with humidification function. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuous improvement of people's requirements for indoor air quality, air humidity regulation home appliances slowly enter many families and become an indispensable home appliance product in humid or dry climate regions. However, the dehumidifiers or humidifiers on the market only have single dehumidification or humidification function and cannot truly achieve air humidity regulation function. From the actual use, this kind of equipment has the following problems:

[0003] 1. Low use efficiency: since the environmental humidity usually fluctuates within a certain range, users will only use the corresponding equipment when the humidity exceeds the comfortable range. Market research data shows that the average annual use time of independent dehumidifiers or humidifiers in ordinary families is less than 30 days, and the idle rate of the equipment is extremely high.

[0004] 2. Serious resource waste: when users purchase two independent devices at the same time, not only the initial purchase cost increases by 40%-60%, but also double power consumption and space occupation are caused, resulting in reduction of indoor effective use area.

[0005] 3. Insufficient function integration: the existing integrated solution such as the technical solution disclosed in Chinese patent CN222364031U realizes physical integration of dehumidification and humidification functions, but still has obvious defects:

[0006] (1) A complex water system is adopted, and water in the water tank needs to be transported to the independent humidifying shell through a water pump to realize the humidification function;

[0007] (2) Dependent on the humidification fan to forcibly transport water vapor, additional power consumption is increased;

[0008] (3) Multi-stage transmission leads to reduction of humidification efficiency;

[0009] (4) High maintenance cost, low component utilization rate, and corresponding increase of component failure rate. INVENTION CONTENTS

[0010] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a dehumidifier with humidification function in view of the problem of insufficient integration of existing dehumidifiers and humidifiers.

[0011] A dehumidifier with humidification function comprises:

[0012] A body, the body is internally provided with a dehumidification module, the dehumidification module comprises an evaporator and a condenser;

[0013] A water collecting assembly is arranged below the evaporator and the condenser;

[0014] A humidifying assembly includes a first motor and a rotating wheel, the first motor is arranged outside the water collecting assembly, an output shaft of the first motor is fixedly connected with the rotating wheel, an upper part of the rotating wheel is arranged between the evaporator and the condenser, and a lower part of the rotating wheel is arranged in the water collecting assembly.

[0015] In one of the embodiments, the evaporator and the condenser are arranged side by side, the body is provided with an air inlet on a side wall close to the evaporator, and the body is provided with an air outlet on a side wall perpendicular to the air inlet.

[0016] In one of the embodiments, the water drainage assembly further includes a water tank and a water pump, the water tank is clamped on the top of the body, the water pump is arranged inside the body, the water tank is connected with the water collecting assembly through the water pump, a flip cover is clamped on the top of the water tank, and a spray barrel is arranged inside the water tank and connected with the water pump through a water pipe.

[0017] In one of the embodiments, the bottom of the water tank is provided with a backflow hole, a water plug is clamped on the backflow hole, and a backflow pipe is connected with the bottom of the backflow hole and connected with the water collecting assembly at the end.

[0018] In one of the embodiments, the water drainage assembly further includes a drainage pipe, one end of the drainage pipe is connected with the spray barrel, and the other end of the drainage pipe penetrates through the side top of the water tank and is connected with the outside.

[0019] In one of the embodiments, the water collecting assembly includes a water collecting tray, the water collecting tray is connected with the water pump through a water pipe, a first through slot is arranged on the side close to the first motor of the water collecting tray, a rotating shaft is arranged through the first through slot, one end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected with the first motor, and the other end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected with the rotating wheel.

[0020] In one of the embodiments, a first partition plate and a second partition plate are arranged in the middle of the water collecting tray, an arc-shaped groove is concavely arranged in the bottom of the water collecting tray between the first partition plate and the second partition plate, a humidifying space is formed between the first partition plate, the second partition plate and the arc-shaped groove, and the rotating wheel is arranged in the humidifying space.

[0021] In one of the embodiments, the second partition plate is provided with a second through slot, the second through slot corresponds in position to the first through slot, and the rotating shaft penetrates through the second through slot.

[0022] In one of the embodiments, a plurality of crescent holes are arranged on the rotating wheel and are uniformly distributed along the rotating direction of the rotating wheel.

[0023] In one embodiment, further comprising a wind guide assembly, the wind guide assembly comprising a volute, the volute being arranged above the dehumidification module, the volute being internally provided with a centrifugal fan wheel, the centrifugal fan wheel being provided with a second motor at the top.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the dehumidifier with the humidifying function has the advantages that:

[0025] (1) The humidifying assembly is integrated in the dehumidifier body, so that the dehumidification and humidification are integrated, the use efficiency of the machine is improved, the space occupation is reduced, and the resource consumption is reduced.

[0026] (2) The water collecting assembly collects the condensed water dripping from the dehumidification module, and then the runner is arranged between the dehumidification module and the water collecting assembly, the rotation of the runner can recycle the dehumidification condensed water in the water collecting assembly to realize the humidification function, without the need of an additional water pump for conveying, and the water system is simplified.

[0027] (3) The atomized water droplets generated by the rotation of the runner are attached to the evaporator and the condenser, and then mixed and carried away by the airflow flowing through the two devices, that is, the same air flow path can realize the dehumidification and humidification functions, without the need of an additional fan and multiple transmission paths, which not only improves the functional reuse and utilization rate of the evaporator and the condenser, but also reduces the power consumption and maintenance cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of a dehumidifier with a humidifying function.

[0029] Figure 2 It is a partial structure schematic view of a dehumidifier with a humidifying function.

[0030] Figure 3 It is an exploded schematic view of a dehumidifier with a humidifying function.

[0031] Figure 4 It is an internal structure schematic view of a dehumidifier with a humidifying function.

[0032] Figure 5 It is a sectional view of a dehumidifier with a humidifying function.

[0033] Among them, the corresponding relationship between the reference signs and the component names is:

[0034] 1. Main body; 2. Dehumidification module; 3. Evaporator; 4. Condenser; 5. Water collection assembly; 6. Humidification assembly; 7. First motor; 8. Rotor; 9. Air inlet; 10. Air outlet; 11. Drainage assembly; 12. Water tank; 13. Water pump; 14. Flip cover; 15. Spray nozzle; 16. Return hole; 17. Water plug; 18. Return pipe; 19. Drain pipe; 20. Water tray; 21. First through groove; 22. Rotating shaft; 23. First partition; 24. Second partition; 25. Arc groove; 26. Second through groove; 27. Crescent hole; 28. Air guide assembly; 29. ​​Volute; 30. Centrifugal impeller; 31. Second motor; 32. Water level detection switch; 33. Compressor. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0036] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0037] Some embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this embodiment discloses a dehumidifier with a humidification function, including:

[0039] The main body 1 has a dehumidification module 2 inside. The dehumidification module 2 includes an evaporator 3 and a condenser 4, and also includes a compressor 33. The compressor 33 is connected to the evaporator 3 and the condenser 4 by pipes respectively. When the compressor 33 is started, the dehumidification mode is activated.

[0040] Water collection component 5 is located below the evaporator 3 and the condenser 4. Moist air flows through the evaporator 3 and the condenser 4. The moisture in the air condenses at low temperature to form water droplets that adhere to the fins of the two devices. Under the action of gravity, the water flows downward and gradually collects in the water collection component 5.

[0041] A humidifying assembly 6 is arranged inside the dehumidifier body 1, which comprises a first motor 7 and a rotating wheel 8, the first motor 7 is arranged outside the water collecting assembly 5, the output shaft of the first motor 7 is fixedly connected with the rotating wheel 8, the upper part of the rotating wheel 8 is arranged between the evaporator 3 and the condenser 4, and the lower part of the rotating wheel 8 is arranged in the water collecting assembly 5, the compressor 33 is stopped to run, the first motor 7 is started to run to open the humidifying mode, the first motor 7 drives the rotating wheel 8 to rotate, the rotating wheel 8 rotates at a high speed, the condensed water in the water collecting assembly 5 is decomposed into small atomized water droplets, the atomized water droplets are lifted along the tangent direction of the rotating wheel 8 and fly out, and are attached to the fins of the evaporator 3 and the condenser 4, finally, the atomized liquid droplets are mixed and taken away by the airflow flowing through the two devices, the air in the supermarket is blown out from the body 1, and the humidifying function is realized.

[0042] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the embodiments of the utility model are:

[0043] (1) By integrating the humidifying assembly 6 in the dehumidifier body 1, the dehumidification and humidification integration can be realized, the use efficiency of the machine is improved, the space occupation is reduced, and the resource consumption is reduced.

[0044] (2) The condensed water dripping from the dehumidification module 2 is collected by the water collecting assembly 5, then the rotating wheel 8 is arranged between the dehumidification module 2 and the water collecting assembly 5, the rotating wheel 8 rotates to recycle the dehumidification condensed water in the water collecting assembly 5 to realize the humidifying function, without the need of an additional water pump 13 for conveying, and the water system is simplified.

[0045] (3) The atomized water droplets generated by the rotating wheel 8 will be attached to the evaporator 3 and the condenser 4, and then be mixed and taken away by the airflow flowing through the two devices, that is, the same air flow path can realize the dehumidification and humidification dual functions, without the need of an additional fan and a multi-stage transmission path, not only the functional reuse and utilization rate of the evaporator 3 and the condenser 4 are improved, but also the power consumption and maintenance cost are reduced.

[0046] As shown in Figures 1-2 In addition to the features of the above-mentioned embodiments, the embodiments further limit that: the evaporator 3 and the condenser 4 are arranged side by side and spaced apart, the body 1 is provided with an air inlet 9 on the side wall close to the evaporator 3, and the body 1 is provided with an air outlet 10 on the side wall perpendicular to the air inlet 9. The evaporator 3 and the condenser 4 have dual functions of heat exchange and humidifying carrier, effectively reducing the number of parts and improving the utilization rate of parts. The air flow routes of the dehumidification mode and the humidification mode are consistent, the ambient air enters from the air inlet 9, sequentially passes through the evaporator 3 and the condenser 4, is dehumidified or humidified, and finally flows out as dry air or humid air from the air outlet 10, realizing dehumidification or humidification.

[0047] As shown in Figures 3-4As shown, in addition to the features of the above embodiments, the present embodiment is further defined as: further comprising a drainage assembly 11, the drainage assembly 11 comprising a water tank 12 and a water pump 13, the water tank 12 being clamped on the top of the body 1, the water pump 13 being arranged inside the body 1, the water tank 12 being connected to the water collection assembly 5 through the water pump 13. By adjusting the internal layout of the device, the water tank 12 is arranged on the top of the whole machine, and is transparently arranged, so that the water adding and pouring operation is in high accordance with ergonomics, and the user can more conveniently observe the dehumidification condition and timely pour water. Further, the water tank 12 is further provided with a water level detection switch 32, the water pump 13 pumps the condensed water in the water collection assembly 5 to the water tank 12, the water level rises, when the water level rises to a set height, the water level detection switch 32 of the water tank 12 is triggered, the dehumidifier stops running, and the user is prompted to pour water, when the water tank 12 is reset, the water level detection switch 32 of the water tank 12 is triggered again, and the dehumidifier automatically starts to continue running.

[0048] As shown in Figure 3 As shown, in addition to the features of the above embodiments, the present embodiment is further defined as: the water tank 12 is clamped on the top of the water tank 12, the water tank 12 is provided with a spray barrel 15, and the spray barrel 15 is connected to the water pump 13 through a water pipe. The flip cover 14 facilitates the user to open the water tank 12 to pour water; the water pump 13 pumps the condensed water in the water collection assembly 5 to the spray barrel 15, and the water outlet at the top of the spray barrel 15 delivers water into the water tank 12. Further, a silica gel ring is arranged at the connection between the spray barrel 15 and the water pipe, which is used for preventing water leakage and maintaining the sealing property of water flow delivery.

[0049] As shown in Figure 3 As shown, in addition to the features of the above embodiments, the present embodiment is further defined as: the water tank 12 is clamped on the top of the water tank 12, the water tank 12 is provided with a spray barrel 15, and the spray barrel 15 is connected to the water pump 13 through a water pipe. The flip cover 14 facilitates the user to open the water tank 12 to pour water; the water pump 13 pumps the condensed water in the water collection assembly 5 to the spray barrel 15, and the water outlet at the top of the spray barrel 15 delivers water into the water tank 12. Further, a silica gel ring is arranged at the connection between the spray barrel 15 and the water pipe, which is used for preventing water leakage and maintaining the sealing property of water flow delivery.

[0050] As shown in Figure 4As shown, in addition to the features of the above embodiments, this embodiment further specifies that: the drainage assembly 11 also includes a drain pipe 19, one end of which is connected to the spray nozzle 15, and the other end of which passes through the top side of the water tank 12 and connects to the outside. To reduce the user's workload, an external drain pipe 19 can be used to pass through the drain port on the side wall of the water tank 12 and directly connect to the spray nozzle 15 inside the water tank 12, thereby directly connecting to the water pump 13. This allows the condensate in the water collection assembly 5 to flow through the water pump 13 into the drain pipe 19 and then be directly discharged to the outside of the equipment, thus preventing it from accumulating in the water tank 12 and saving the user the trouble of repeatedly emptying the water.

[0051] like Figure 5 As shown, in addition to the features of the above embodiments, this embodiment further specifies that: the water collection assembly 5 includes a water receiving tray 20, which is connected to the water pump 13 via a water pipe. A first through-slot 21 is provided on the side of the water receiving tray 20 near the first motor 7, and a rotating shaft 22 passes through the first through-slot 21. One end of the rotating shaft 22 is fixed to the first motor 7, and the other end is fixed to the impeller 8. The water collection assembly 5 is used to collect condensate generated by the evaporator 3 and condenser 4 during dehumidification. Furthermore, the water collection assembly 5 also includes a water level detection switch 32 for detecting the water level in the water receiving tray 20. When the condensate level collected in the water receiving tray 20 rises to a set height, the water level detection switch 32 is triggered, starting the water pump 13. The water pump 13 pumps the condensate to the top water tank 12. When the water level drops, the water level detection switch 32 is triggered again, and the water pump 13 stops operating. This applies to both humidification and dehumidification modes. The first through slot 21 is used to provide space for the rotating shaft 22 to connect the first motor 7 and the rotating wheel 8, so that the rotating shaft 22 can connect the first motor 7 to drive the rotating wheel 8 to rotate.

[0052] like Figure 5 As shown, in addition to the features of the above embodiments, this embodiment further specifies that: a first partition 23 and a second partition 24 are provided in the middle of the water receiving tray 20; an arc-shaped groove 25 is recessed at the bottom of the water receiving tray 20 between the first partition 23 and the second partition 24; a humidification space is formed between the first partition 23, the second partition 24, and the arc-shaped groove 25; and the rotating wheel 8 is disposed within the humidification space. The arc-shaped groove 25 is used to match the rotation space of the rotating wheel 8, so that the rotating wheel 8 is in contact with the water at the bottom as much as possible, and at the same time, it is used to store water, ensuring that there is as much water as possible in the water receiving tray 20 for humidification mode.

[0053] like Figure 5As shown in the drawings, in addition to the features of the above embodiments, the present embodiment is further defined as: the second partition plate 24 is provided with a second through slot 26 corresponding to the position of the first through slot 21, and the rotating shaft 22 penetrates through the second through slot 26. The second through slot 26 is aligned with the first through slot 21 to ensure stable rotation of the rotating shaft 22.

[0054] As shown in the drawings, in addition to the features of the above embodiments, the present embodiment is further defined as: the rotating wheel 8 is provided with a plurality of crescent holes 27, which are uniformly distributed along the rotating direction of the rotating wheel 8. The crescent holes 27 are used to enhance the atomization effect of water droplets and improve the uniformity of humidification. Figure 3 As shown in the drawings, in addition to the features of the above embodiments, the present embodiment is further defined as: the rotating wheel 8 is provided with a plurality of crescent holes 27, which are uniformly distributed along the rotating direction of the rotating wheel 8. The crescent holes 27 are used to enhance the atomization effect of water droplets and improve the uniformity of humidification.

[0055] Figure 3 As shown in the drawings, in addition to the features of the above embodiments, the present embodiment is further defined as: the rotating wheel 8 is provided with a plurality of crescent holes 27, which are uniformly distributed along the rotating direction of the rotating wheel 8. The crescent holes 27 are used to enhance the atomization effect of water droplets and improve the uniformity of humidification.

[0056] In addition to the features of the above embodiments, the present embodiment is further defined as: the outer wall of the body 1 is embedded with a control panel, which is communicatively connected with the first motor 7, the second motor 31, the compressor 33 and the water pump 13. The user can operate and set the working mode through the external control panel. When the dehumidification mode is selected, the control panel controls the operation of the second motor 31, the compressor 33 and the water pump 13; when the rotating humidification mode is selected, the control panel controls the operation of the first motor 7 and the second motor 31.

[0057] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described, but as long as the combinations of the technical features do not exist, they should be considered as the scope of the present disclosure.

[0058] ​The above-described embodiments only express several implementation manners of the utility model, the description is more specific and detailed, but can not therefore be understood as the limitation of the utility model patent range. It should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled person in the art, without departing from the utility model concept, several modifications and improvements can be made, which belong to the protection range of the utility model. Therefore, the protection range of the utility model patent should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A dehumidifier with a humidifying function, characterized by, Include: The body (1) is internally provided with a dehumidification module (2), the dehumidification module (2) includes an evaporator (3) and a condenser (4); Water collecting assembly (5), water collecting assembly (5) is below evaporator (3) and condenser (4); Humidifying assembly (6), humidifying assembly (6) includes first motor (7) and runner (8), first motor (7) is arranged outside water collecting assembly (5), output shaft of first motor (7) is fixedly connected with runner (8), upper part of runner (8) is arranged between evaporator (3) and condenser (4), lower part of runner (8) is arranged in water collecting assembly (5).

2. The dehumidifier with a humidifying function according to claim 1, wherein, The evaporator (3) and the condenser (4) are arranged side by side, the body (1) is provided with an air inlet (9) on the side wall close to the evaporator (3), and the body (1) is provided with an air outlet (10) on the side wall perpendicular to the air inlet (9).

3. The dehumidifier with a humidifying function according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes a drainage assembly (11), the drainage assembly (11) includes a water tank (12) and a water pump (13), the water tank (12) is clamped on the top of the body (1), the water pump (13) is arranged inside the body (1), the water tank (12) is connected with the water collecting assembly (5) through the water pump (13), the water tank (12) is clamped on the top of the water tank (12), the water tank (12) is provided with a spray cylinder (15), the spray cylinder (15) is connected with the water pump (13) through a water pipe.

4. The dehumidifier with a humidifying function according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom of the water tank (12) is provided with a backflow hole (16), the backflow hole (16) is clamped with a water plug (17), the bottom of the backflow hole (16) is connected with a backflow pipe (18), and the end of the backflow pipe (18) is connected with the water collecting assembly (5).

5. The dehumidifier with a humidifying function according to claim 3, wherein The drainage assembly (11) also includes a drain pipe (19), one end of the drain pipe (19) is connected with the spray cylinder (15), and the other end of the drain pipe (19) penetrates through the side top of the water tank (12) and is connected with the outside.

6. The dehumidifier with a humidifying function according to claim 3, wherein The water collecting assembly (5) includes a water pan (20), the water pan (20) is connected with the water pump (13) through a water pipe, the water pan (20) is provided with a first through slot (21) on one side close to the first motor (7), a rotating shaft (22) is penetratingly arranged on the first through slot (21), one end of the rotating shaft (22) is fixedly connected with the first motor (7), and the other end of the rotating shaft (22) is fixedly connected with the runner (8).

7. The dehumidifier with a humidifying function according to claim 6, wherein The first partition (23) and the second partition (24) are arranged in the middle of the water pan (20), the bottom of the water pan (20) between the first partition (23) and the second partition (24) is concavely provided with an arc-shaped groove (25), a humidifying space is formed between the first partition (23), the second partition (24) and the arc-shaped groove (25), and the runner (8) is arranged in the humidifying space.

8. The dehumidifier with a humidifying function according to claim 7, wherein, The second partition (24) is provided with a second through slot (26), the second through slot (26) corresponds in position with the first through slot (21), and the rotating shaft (22) penetrates through the second through slot (26).

9. The dehumidifier with a humidifying function according to claim 1, wherein, A plurality of crescent holes (27) are formed on the rotating wheel (8), and the crescent holes (27) are uniformly distributed along the rotating direction of the rotating wheel (8).

10. The dehumidifier with a humidifying function according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, Further comprising a wind guide assembly (28), the wind guide assembly (28) comprises a volute (29), the volute (29) is arranged above the dehumidification module (2), and the volute (29) is internally provided with a centrifugal fan wheel (30), and the centrifugal fan wheel (30) is provided with a second motor (31) at the top.

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