Multifunctional environment temperature and humidity power controller

By designing a multifunctional environmental temperature and humidity power controller, the problems of waterproofing, moisture protection, and automated control of ship power equipment in complex marine environments have been solved, achieving stable operation of the equipment and improving passenger comfort.

CN224553701UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24WUHAN HANGJIU ELECTRIC
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUHAN HANGJIU ELECTRIC
Filing Date
2025-07-18
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

Existing ship electrical equipment is difficult to effectively waterproof and moisture-proof and achieve automated control in complex marine environments, affecting the stable operation of the equipment and passenger comfort.

Method used

A multifunctional environmental temperature and humidity power controller was designed, which adopts a fully sealed human-machine interactive display screen and an integrated control system, including a controller, temperature module, humidity module, air conditioning system and pressure control system, to achieve automated control and waterproof and moisture-proof power equipment.

Benefits of technology

It achieves automated control and waterproofing/moisture protection for power equipment, ensuring stable operation, improving passenger comfort and equipment reliability, and meeting EMC testing requirements.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of multifunctional environment temperature and humidity electric power controller, including controller, ship room pressure control system, air conditioning system, temperature module, humidity module and man-machine interactive display screen, the graphical interface of temperature module and humidity module is shown in man-machine interactive display screen, temperature and humidity are set by sending trigger signal to controller to the graphical interface of temperature module and humidity module through clicking, simultaneously receiving controller signal to show the temperature, humidity and air pressure in ship;Man-machine interactive display screen is waterproof and moisture-proof display screen, it includes the face cover with display screen, the integrated rear shell with fin, face cover and rear shell lock tightly connect, sealing sheet is arranged between face cover and rear shell.The utility model aims at providing a kind of multifunctional environment temperature and humidity electric power controller, reaches the purpose of automatic control of electric power equipment while the display screen is waterproof and moisture-proof.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to power controller technology, and is particularly suitable for shipboard environmental control, specifically a multi-functional environmental temperature and humidity power controller. Background Technology

[0002] Temperature and humidity control within ship cabins is a crucial aspect of maritime navigation. Effective temperature and humidity control ensures a suitable internal environment, guarantees crew efficiency and passenger comfort, and also significantly impacts cargo quality and the ship's structural safety.

[0003] I. The Importance of Temperature and Humidity Control: Temperature and humidity control within the ship's cabins is crucial for the health and comfort of crew and passengers. During voyages, ships face various challenges from the marine environment, including extreme temperatures, cold, high humidity, and low humidity. Effective temperature and humidity control can significantly alleviate discomfort caused by these conditions, improve work efficiency and passenger experience, and reduce the risk of illness and accidents.

[0004] II. Methods for controlling temperature and humidity: 1. Air Conditioning System: Air conditioning systems are commonly used on ships to control the temperature and humidity inside the cabins. These systems adjust the temperature and humidity of the air inside the ship, providing a comfortable working and living environment. Shipboard air conditioning systems require professional design and installation to ensure stable operation in various marine environments and necessary maintenance.

[0005] 2. Dehumidification Equipment: In environments with high humidity, using dehumidification equipment can effectively reduce the humidity inside the cabin. Dehumidification equipment can use physical methods, such as condensation dehumidifiers or adsorption dehumidifiers, or chemical methods, such as desiccant.

[0006] 3. Humidification equipment: In environments with low humidity, using humidification equipment can effectively increase the humidity inside the cabin. Humidification equipment can increase the humidity inside the cabin through evaporative humidifiers or ultrasonic humidifiers.

[0007] Currently, there are many marine electrical equipment and the operating environment of these equipment is complex. How to achieve waterproof and moisture-proof control of the equipment and automatic control of the ship's electrical equipment is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved.

[0008] Therefore, the applicant invented the technology for which this patent application is filed. Utility Model Content

[0009] The purpose of this invention is to provide a multifunctional environmental temperature and humidity power controller that achieves automatic control of power equipment while making the display screen waterproof and moisture-proof.

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A multifunctional environmental temperature and humidity power controller, including A controller is used to receive signals and trigger control signals to control the operation of electrical equipment; The ship's cabin pressure control system is connected to the controller and receives signals from the controller to control the air pressure in the ship's cabins. The air conditioning system is connected to the controller and receives signals from the controller to control the temperature and humidity of the rooms inside the ship. It also includes: Temperature module, which connects to the controller, is used by the user to set the temperature; A humidity module, which connects to the controller, is used by the user to set the humidity. The human-machine interface display screen is connected to the controller. The display screen shows the graphical interface of the temperature module and the humidity module. By clicking on the graphical interface of the temperature module and the humidity module, trigger signals are sent to the controller to set the temperature and humidity. At the same time, the display screen receives signals from the controller to display the ship's internal temperature, humidity and air pressure. The human-computer interaction display screen is a waterproof and moisture-proof display screen, which includes a front cover with a display screen and an integrated back cover with a heat sink. The front cover and the back cover are locked together, and a sealing sheet is provided between the front cover and the back cover.

[0011] As described above, a multifunctional environmental temperature and humidity power controller includes a shipboard room pressure control system comprising a variable frequency fan. The air conditioning system is installed inside an air supply duct, and the variable frequency fan is installed inside the air supply duct to provide airflow. A pressure sensor is installed at the inlet end of the air supply duct, and a pressure sensor is installed at the outlet end of the air supply duct. Pressure sensors one and two are used to transmit pressure signals to the controller, and the controller controls the operating state of the variable frequency fan through a fan frequency converter.

[0012] As described above, a multifunctional environmental temperature and humidity power controller includes an air conditioning system comprising an electric heater. A temperature sensor 1 is installed at the inlet end of the electric heater, and a temperature sensor 2 is installed at the outlet end of the electric heater. Temperature sensor 1 and temperature sensor 2 are used to transmit temperature signals to the controller, which controls the on / off state of the electric heater via a relay.

[0013] As described above, the multifunctional environmental temperature and humidity power controller, the ship's interior room temperature control system further includes a water-air heat exchange device, and the water-air heat exchange device and the electric heater are arranged sequentially along the airflow direction.

[0014] The multifunctional environmental temperature and humidity power controller described above is equipped with a start / stop button and a local / remote switch.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects: 1. This multi-functional environmental temperature and humidity power controller enables automated control functions, such as automatically starting and stopping electric heaters and switching valves on and off for chilled water. It is powerful and practical in its overall functionality.

[0016] 2. The display screen in this multi-functional ambient temperature and humidity power controller adopts a fully sealed structure and is connected to the outside for power and signal via a connector. The biggest advantage of this structure is that it shields electromagnetic signals, ensuring EMC testing, while dissipating the operating temperature of internal components through the heat sink in the casing. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the controller structure of this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the image; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the human-computer interaction display screen structure in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing sheet structure in this utility model; Figure 5 This is a structural block diagram of the present utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1 - Connector No. 7; 2 - Connector No. 11; 3 - Connector No. 12; 4 - Connector No. 13. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0020] Please see Figure 1-5 This embodiment provides a multifunctional environmental temperature and humidity power controller, which includes a controller for automatic temperature and humidity control inside the ship and can be connected to various control devices for operation.

[0021] A multifunctional environmental temperature and humidity power controller includes a controller for receiving signals and triggering control signals to control the operation of electrical equipment; a shipboard room pressure control system connected to the controller, receiving signals from the controller to control the air pressure in the shipboard rooms; an air conditioning system connected to the controller, receiving signals from the controller to control the temperature and humidity in the shipboard rooms; a temperature module connected to the controller for user-set temperature; a humidity module connected to the controller for user-set humidity; and a human-machine interface display screen connected to the controller, which displays the graphical interfaces of the temperature and humidity modules. Users can set the temperature and humidity by clicking on the graphical interfaces of the temperature and humidity modules and simultaneously receive signals from the controller to display the shipboard temperature, humidity, and air pressure.

[0022] In this application, the human-computer interaction display screen is a waterproof and moisture-proof display screen, which includes a front cover with a display screen and an integrated back cover with a heat sink. The front cover and the back cover are locked together, and a sealing sheet is provided between the front cover and the back cover.

[0023] like Figure 3-4 As shown, the human-machine interface display screen adopts a fully sealed structure, including a housing seal, door seal, cable routing seal, and LCD screen seal. All sealing materials utilize conductive rubber strips / sheets, meeting both the requirements of a fully sealed structure and EMC testing. The display screen connects to the external system for power and signals via connectors. The connector interfaces are sealed using sealing rings and sealing rings with pressure pre-tightening, maintaining pre-tightening force during thermal expansion and contraction, ensuring long-term waterproofing and preventing water molecules from penetrating under normal pressure. Fully sealed displays typically use a metal housing, which acts as an electromagnetic shielding layer. This effectively blocks external electromagnetic waves and prevents electromagnetic interference generated by the display screen itself from affecting external devices, ensuring EMC testing. Simultaneously, the internal components' operating temperature is dissipated through the housing's heat sink.

[0024] In this application, the cabin pressure control system includes a variable frequency fan. The air conditioning system is installed in the air supply duct. The variable frequency fan is installed in the air supply duct to provide airflow. A pressure sensor is installed at the inlet end of the air supply duct and a pressure sensor is installed at the outlet end of the air supply duct. Pressure sensor one and pressure sensor two are used to transmit pressure signals to the controller. The controller controls the working state of the variable frequency fan through the fan frequency converter.

[0025] In this application, the air conditioning system includes an electric heater. A temperature sensor 1 is installed at the inlet end of the electric heater, and a temperature sensor 2 is installed at the outlet end of the electric heater. Temperature sensor 1 and temperature sensor 2 are used to transmit temperature signals to the controller, and the controller controls the on and off of the electric heater through a relay.

[0026] In this application, there are multiple electric heaters, and the multiple electric heaters can be selected from electric heaters with different heating levels, and can be used in combination to facilitate the adjustment of heating temperature.

[0027] In this application, the air conditioning system also includes a water-air heat exchange device, which and an electric heater are arranged sequentially along the airflow direction. The water-air heat exchange device is a plate heat exchanger, and its refrigerant water inlet is connected to a proportional valve. The water-air heat exchange device is installed inside the air supply duct. The function of the water-air heat exchange device is to exchange heat with the refrigerant water through the flowing air. In this process, the refrigerant water is controlled by the proportional valve to control its flow rate, thereby adjusting the efficiency and effect of heat exchange to obtain air at a lower temperature.

[0028] In this application, the controller is equipped with a start / stop button and a local / remote switch. The start / stop button and the local / remote switch are connected to the controller input interface through wires. The start / stop button controls the on / off of the electric heater, chilled water switch valve, etc., and the local / remote switch facilitates local and remote operation. When the local / remote switch is switched to local control mode, the controller receives the signal from the start / stop button and blocks the remote signal. The controller controls the on / off of the electric heater, chilled water switch valve, etc. according to the switch of the start / stop button. When the local / remote switch is switched to remote control mode, the controller receives the remote control signal, the start / stop button becomes ineffective, and the controller controls the on / off of the electric heater, chilled water switch valve, etc. according to the remote control instructions.

[0029] In this application, the controller is equipped with an analog-to-digital converter interface to facilitate the connection and signal transmission between various power detection devices and the controller. The controller is also equipped with a digital-to-analog converter interface to facilitate the transmission of control signals to the corresponding power devices.

[0030] Working principle of this utility model: During operation, the external transmitter (sensor) is connected via an electrical connector. It feeds back the detected data to an analog signal board (analog-to-digital converter / digital-to-analog converter). Ideal values ​​are set through the temperature and humidity modules to automatically regulate external electric heaters, chilled water circulation, and other equipment, achieving adjustments in temperature, humidity, pressure, and differential pressure. The temperature / humidity module is an electronic system primarily used to measure, monitor, and regulate indoor temperature and humidity to maintain a comfortable or specific working environment. As a functional module on the display screen, the temperature / humidity module detects the room's temperature and humidity in real time through sensors and transmits the data to the controller. The controller receives and processes the data, displaying the processed data on the screen for user viewing. The humidity module also features user interaction on the display screen. Users can set parameters such as temperature thresholds and alarm conditions via an app, enabling corresponding automated adjustments. If values ​​exceed the specified range, the controller will promptly detect the issue and issue an alarm, while automatically controlling related equipment to adjust parameters, such as automatically starting and stopping the electric heater, chilled water, and switching valves. The specific process involves retrieving the temperature / humidity threshold set in the memory and continuously comparing it with the actual temperature / humidity. Based on this comparison, a control signal is output to drive the corresponding equipment to perform heating, cooling, or ventilation operations, thereby maintaining the room temperature / humidity within the target range and achieving the purpose of automatic control.

[0031] In this application, the analog signal board consists of a 16-channel analog-to-digital converter, a 2-channel digital-to-analog converter, a 7-channel digital input, a 7-channel digital output, a 2-channel bus communication module, and an external connector interface circuit.

[0032] The controller receives power through an electrical connector and passes through a filter circuit and a protection circuit to the power module. The power module converts the power to 24V DC voltage to supply the display screen and the active contacts of the external transmitter, and 12V DC voltage to supply power to the analog signal board. Externally connected transmitters or sensors are connected to the analog signal board through analog input ports for analog-to-digital conversion.

[0033] The controller calculates and compares data, adjusting corresponding parameters based on set values. This includes automatically starting and stopping electric heaters and chilled water valves to achieve automatic control. Connector #7 (1) is primarily for Ethernet connectivity, connecting to external IP addresses and displays. Connectors #11 (2), #12 (3), and #13 (4) are mainly used to connect chilled water valves, electric heaters, fan inverters, and other equipment. The controller enables automation, offering powerful, practical, and highly reliable functionality.

[0034] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multifunctional environmental temperature and humidity power controller, comprising: A controller is used to receive signals and trigger control signals to control the operation of electrical equipment; The ship's cabin pressure control system is connected to the controller and receives signals from the controller to control the air pressure in the ship's cabins. The air conditioning system is connected to the controller and receives signals from the controller to control the temperature and humidity of the rooms inside the ship. Its features are: It also includes: Temperature module, which connects to the controller, is used by the user to set the temperature; A humidity module, which connects to the controller, is used by the user to set the humidity. The human-machine interface display screen is connected to the controller. The display screen shows the graphical interface of the temperature module and the humidity module. By clicking on the graphical interface of the temperature module and the humidity module, trigger signals are sent to the controller to set the temperature and humidity. At the same time, the display screen receives signals from the controller to display the ship's internal temperature, humidity and air pressure. The human-computer interaction display screen is a waterproof and moisture-proof display screen, which includes a front cover with a display screen and an integrated back cover with a heat sink. The front cover and the back cover are locked together, and a sealing sheet is provided between the front cover and the back cover.

2. The multifunctional environmental temperature and humidity power controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cabin pressure control system includes a variable frequency fan. The air conditioning system is installed in the air supply duct. The variable frequency fan is installed in the air supply duct to provide airflow. A pressure sensor is installed at the inlet end of the air supply duct and a pressure sensor is installed at the outlet end of the air supply duct. Pressure sensor one and pressure sensor two are used to transmit pressure signals to the controller. The controller controls the working status of the variable frequency fan through the fan frequency converter.

3. A multifunctional environmental temperature and humidity power controller according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air conditioning system includes an electric heater. A temperature sensor is installed at the inlet end of the electric heater and a temperature sensor is installed at the outlet end of the electric heater. Temperature sensor one and temperature sensor two are used to transmit temperature signals to the controller. The controller controls the on / off state of the electric heater through a relay.

4. A multifunctional environmental temperature and humidity power controller according to claim 3, characterized in that: The ship's cabin temperature control system also includes a water-air heat exchange device, which and the electric heater are arranged sequentially along the airflow direction.

5. A multifunctional environmental temperature and humidity power controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller is equipped with a start / stop button and a local / remote switch.