Dehumidifier

Abstract

The utility model relates to a dehumidifier, include: casing, provide setting space, dehumidification part, set up in the casing, separate moisture from air, and fan assembly, set up in the casing, have the supply fan for producing air flow, in the fan assembly still include connector installation portion, the connector of the wiring in the casing and each electronic component connection install in the connector installation portion. Therefore, can install the connector at the specified position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a novel dehumidifier that employs a structure for organizing the connectors of the various signal lines provided in the dehumidifier. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, a dehumidifier is a device or machine that removes moisture from the air in an indoor space.

[0003] Such a dehumidifier is configured such that after drawing in air from a space where moisture needs to be removed, the air passes through a heat exchanger, where the air exchanges heat with the heat exchanger to remove the moisture from the air.

[0004] The heat exchanger includes a condenser for condensing the refrigerant and an evaporator for evaporating the refrigerant. That is, air exchanges heat with the refrigerant and loses moisture as it passes through the evaporator, and absorbs heat released from the refrigerant as it passes through the condenser, thus supplying the room in a dry state and reducing the humidity of the indoor space.

[0005] In addition, the dehumidifier has a water tank and is configured to collect and store the moisture that is separated from the air during the process of passing through the evaporator, and then discharge it when necessary.

[0006] In relation to such existing dehumidifiers, various patents are provided, including Patent No. 10-2506410, Patent Publication No. 10-2025-0006644, Patent Publication No. 10-2025-0006645, Patent Publication No. 10-2025-0006646, and Patent Publication No. 10-2025-0006647.

[0007] On the other hand, various sensors are installed in the dehumidifier. For example, sensors that sense various information related to the heat exchanger, or sensors that sense the water level in the water tank or whether the water tank has been removed, etc., can be installed.

[0008] Therefore, existing dehumidifiers contain multiple wirings (power lines or signal lines, etc.) and multiple connectors for connecting these wirings to the motherboard.

[0009] In existing technology, the wiring is not organized separately, but is placed inside the housing to avoid interfering with the connection between various components. That is, during the process of connecting various components or covering the housing, the wiring or connectors are placed at various connection points, which causes operational difficulties.

[0010] In particular, there are instances where operators fail to notice in time that the wiring is caught between various connection points, forcing the connection points together. This can lead to problems such as damage to the wiring or separation between connectors, resulting in malfunctions.

[0011] In addition, because the locations of multiple wirings and connectors in each product differ depending on the operator's preference, it is difficult to locate the wirings or connectors of each component when inspecting or maintaining each connector.

[0012] Existing technical documents

[0013] Patent documents

[0014] (Patent Document 0001) Authorized Patent No. 10-2506410

[0015] (Patent Document 0002) Patent Publication No. 10-2025-0006644

[0016] (Patent Document 0003) Patent Publication No. 10-2025-0006645

[0017] (Patent Document 0004) Patent Publication No. 10-2025-0006646

[0018] (Patent Document 0005) Patent Publication No. 10-2025-0006647 Utility Model Content

[0019] Problems to be solved by utility models

[0020] This utility model is proposed to solve the various problems of the prior art mentioned above. The purpose of this utility model is to enable the various wirings set in the housing to be arranged in an organized manner.

[0021] The purpose of this invention is to enable operators to accurately and quickly identify the location of various wiring harnesses.

[0022] The purpose of this invention is to enable easy and accurate identification of connections between various wiring systems.

[0023] The purpose of this invention is to maintain a stable configuration of connectors with various wiring connections.

[0024] Technical solutions to the problem

[0025] To achieve the above objectives, the dehumidifier according to this invention has a connector mounting portion for mounting a connector for wiring formed at at least any part of the fan assembly. This allows the connector to be installed at a designated location.

[0026] According to the dehumidifier of this invention, the connector mounting portion for mounting the wiring connector can be formed at any part of the fan assembly.

[0027] According to the dehumidifier of this utility model, the connector mounting part can be provided with a plurality of connectors, each of which is different from the others.

[0028] According to the dehumidifier of this invention, the connectors for wiring connected to the same device or equipment can be uniformly mounted on any connector mounting part. Therefore, wiring connected to the same device can be arranged together in a designated location.

[0029] According to the dehumidifier of this utility model, the connector mounting part can be provided in at least any part of the fan housing or shield forming the fan assembly.

[0030] According to the dehumidifier of this utility model, the connector mounting portion may include a first connector mounting portion formed on the outer surface of the fan housing. The first connector mounting portion may be integrally formed with the fan housing.

[0031] According to the dehumidifier of this utility model, the first connector mounting part can be formed in the corner of the fan cover to make effective use of space.

[0032] According to the dehumidifier of this invention, the connector mounting portion may include a second connector mounting portion formed on the outer surface of the protective cover. The second connector mounting portion may be integrally formed with the protective cover.

[0033] According to the dehumidifier of this invention, the first connector mounting part and the second connector mounting part can be located adjacent to each other. Therefore, it is possible to perform wiring connection work uniformly from any location.

[0034] According to the dehumidifier of this invention, a plurality of connectors for connecting to the sensor of the dehumidifier can be uniformly installed in either the first connector mounting part or the second connector mounting part. Therefore, when maintaining or repairing the sensor of the dehumidifier, it is only necessary to check the connector installed in that connector mounting part.

[0035] According to the dehumidifier of this invention, a plurality of connectors for connecting to devices, mechanisms, or components other than the dehumidification unit can be uniformly installed on the other side of the first connector mounting portion and the second connector mounting portion. Therefore, when maintaining or repairing the water tank sensor, it is only necessary to check the connector installed on this connector mounting portion.

[0036] According to the dehumidifier of this invention, the two connector mounting portions can be configured to mount connectors in different directions. This allows operators to easily distinguish the different types of connectors connected to each connector mounting portion.

[0037] According to the dehumidifier of this invention, the first connector mounting portion can be configured to mount the connector in the width direction of the fan housing. This allows the connector to be mounted on the front of the fan housing, thereby facilitating connector installation.

[0038] According to the dehumidifier of this invention, the connector mounting portion can be formed with a flat bottom. Therefore, even at curved locations such as corners of the fan housing, the connectors can be horizontally mounted.

[0039] According to the dehumidifier of this invention, the connector mounting part may include at least two or more holding guides that hold the side of the connector. This allows for stable mounting of the connector without lateral movement.

[0040] According to the dehumidifier of this invention, the holding guide can be formed in pairs, constituting the two sides of the holding connector. This allows for stable installation of the connector without lateral movement.

[0041] According to the dehumidifier of this invention, the holding guide can be formed in multiple pairs. Therefore, multiple connectors can be uniformly installed in a single connector mounting part.

[0042] According to the dehumidifier of this invention, a plurality of paired holding guides can be arranged adjacent to each other in the horizontal direction. Thus, a plurality of connectors can be installed side-by-side in the horizontal direction.

[0043] According to the dehumidifier of this invention, a plurality of paired holding guides can be configured to form a plurality of layers.

[0044] According to the dehumidifier of this utility model, the holding guide can be formed with a structure to prevent the connector from shifting in the bonding direction when the connectors are bonded together.

[0045] According to the dehumidifier of this utility model, the holding guide can be formed with a structure that prevents the connector from being over-inserted, but rather installs it at the connector mounting part only at a predetermined distance.

[0046] According to the dehumidifier of this utility model, the limiting protrusion can be configured to limit the displacement of the two connectors in the mating direction.

[0047] According to the dehumidifier of this utility model, the holding guide can also be formed as part of the top surface of the holding connector.

[0048] Utility Model Effect

[0049] As described above, the dehumidifier of this invention provides a connector mounting part inside the housing for mounting connectors for wiring, which prevents the wiring from getting tangled and allows for neat organization.

[0050] Furthermore, by providing a connector mounting section, this dehumidifier allows the connectors located at the ends of each wiring to be installed in designated positions. This makes it easy for operators to locate each wiring.

[0051] In addition, by providing a connector mounting part, the dehumidifier of this utility model can distinguish and position the connectors according to different types or devices, thereby enabling operators to easily and quickly perform maintenance and repair.

[0052] In addition, the dehumidifier of this invention can prevent inaccurate connection caused by connector displacement when the connectors are connected by setting a limiting protrusion in the connector mounting part.

[0053] In addition, by placing the connector mounting part in the top corner of the fan cover or shroud, which is an empty space, the dehumidifier of this utility model makes the installation of the connector easier and makes efficient use of space. Attached Figure Description

[0054] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of the dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] Figure 3 From Figure 1 View the dehumidifier from the opposite direction in a 3D diagram.

[0057] Figure 4 From Figure 1 View the dehumidifier from the opposite direction in a three-dimensional exploded view.

[0058] Figure 5 This is a top view of the dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] Figure 6 This is a dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 A sectional view along line AA.

[0060] Figure 7 This is a dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 BB line section view.

[0061] Figure 8This is a perspective view illustrating the state in which the fan assembly has a connector mounting portion formed on it, for the purpose of explaining an embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 Enlarged view of part "A".

[0063] Figure 10 This is a perspective view illustrating the state in which a connector is provided in the connector mounting section of a dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Enlarged view of part "B".

[0065] Figure 12 This is a side view of a fan assembly with a connector provided in the connector mounting section, used to illustrate an embodiment of the present invention.

[0066] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 Enlarged view of section "C".

[0067] Figure 14 This is a top view of a fan assembly with a connector provided in the connector mounting section, used to illustrate an embodiment of the dehumidifier of this utility model.

[0068] Figure 15 yes Figure 14 Enlarged view of the "D" part.

[0069] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0070] 100: Shell 101: Separator Frame

[0071] 110: First peripheral shell; 120: Second peripheral shell

[0072] 121: Inlet 130: Bottom frame

[0073] 140: Top cover 141: Spout

[0074] 142: Door opening / closing 150: Controller

[0075] 200: Dehumidifier section; 210: Evaporator

[0076] 220: Condenser; 230: Compressor

[0077] 240: Expander; 300: Fan assembly

[0078] 310: Air supply fan; 320: Fan housing

[0079] 321: Peripheral wall; 322: Front wall

[0080] 323: Discharge pipe; 324: Fan motor

[0081] 330: Protective cover; 401: First connector mounting section

[0082] 402: Second connector mounting part; 410: Bottom

[0083] 420: Holding guide 421: Bending end

[0084] 431: First limiting protrusion; 432: Second limiting protrusion Detailed Implementation

[0085] Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the illustrative drawings. It should be noted that, when assigning reference numerals to the constituent elements of the various drawings, the same constituent elements are assigned the same reference numerals as much as possible, even when shown in different drawings.

[0086] In addition, in the description of the embodiments of this utility model, detailed descriptions of relevant known structures or functions are omitted when it is determined that such detailed descriptions would hinder the understanding of the embodiments of this utility model.

[0087] Furthermore, in the description of the constituent elements of the embodiments of this utility model, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used. Such terms are only used to distinguish the constituent element from other constituent elements, and the nature, sequence, or order of the corresponding constituent elements are not limited by these terms. When describing any constituent element as being "connected," "combined," or "joined" with another constituent element, it should be understood that the constituent element can be directly connected or joined to the other constituent element, and that each constituent element can also be "connected," "combined," or "joined" with other constituent elements.

[0088] The following is for reference Figures 1 to 15 The preferred embodiment of the dehumidifier of this utility model will be described below.

[0089] Figures 1 to 4 These are perspective views and exploded perspective views of the dehumidifier according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0090] Figure 5 This is a top view of the dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 and Figure 7 It is a sectional view.

[0091] As shown in the figure, the dehumidifier of this utility model embodiment includes a housing 100, a dehumidification part 200 and a fan assembly 300. Inside the housing 100, there are also connector mounting parts 410 and 420, which are used to mount connectors 10 connected to the wiring of various electronic components.

[0092] The following is a detailed description of the various components of the dehumidifier according to this embodiment of the present invention.

[0093] First, the housing 100 of the dehumidifier according to this embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0094] The housing 100 defines the exterior of the dehumidifier. Various components or devices may be housed within the housing 100.

[0095] The housing 100 provides a plurality of spaces for arranging the various components or devices. For example, the spaces may include spaces for arranging the fan assembly 300, spaces for arranging the compressor 230, spaces for arranging the water tank 500, and spaces for arranging the heat exchangers 210 and 220.

[0096] The spaces can be configured to be separated from each other or partially connected to each other. For example, the spaces where the heat exchangers 210 and 220 are located and the spaces where the water tank 500 is located can be separated from each other by a partition frame 101.

[0097] The housing 100 may be formed by combining a plurality of parts together. For example, the housing 100 may be provided as a plurality of parts such as a first peripheral housing 110, a second peripheral housing 120, a bottom frame 130, and an upper cover 140.

[0098] Although not shown in the figure, the first peripheral housing 110 and the second peripheral housing 120 may be integrally formed, or either peripheral housing 110, 120 and the bottom frame 130 or either peripheral housing 110, 120 and the upper cover 140 may be integrally formed.

[0099] The first peripheral housing 110 forms one sidewall, a portion of the front, and a portion of the back of the dehumidifier, and the second peripheral housing 120 forms the other sidewall, another portion of the front, and another portion of the back of the dehumidifier. For ease of explanation, the front is defined as the side facing the direction in which the water tank 500 is disposed, the first peripheral housing 110 is defined as the wall surface on the left when the water tank 500 is viewed from the front, and the second peripheral housing 120 is defined as the wall surface on the right when the water tank 500 is viewed from the front. Although not shown, the housing 100 may also be additionally provided with additional peripheral housings forming the front and back.

[0100] An intake port 121 may be formed in the second peripheral housing 120. For example, an intake port 121 for drawing in indoor air may be formed on the upper part of the side wall of the second peripheral housing 120.

[0101] An outlet 141 may be formed in the upper cover 140. For example, an outlet 141 may be formed in the front part of the upper cover 140.

[0102] The discharge port 141 can be selectively opened and closed by the opening and closing door 142. The opening and closing door 142 can be opened and closed manually or automatically.

[0103] The lower front portion of the housing 100 can be opened. A water tank 500 can be detachably disposed within this open portion. The water tank 500 stores moisture separated from the air.

[0104] Next, the dehumidification section 200 of the dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0105] The dehumidification unit 200 can be defined as a device, equipment, or structure for removing moisture from the air.

[0106] For example, the dehumidification unit 200 can be configured to separate moisture contained in the air by using a temperature difference to exchange heat with the air. For this purpose, the dehumidification unit 200 may include heat exchangers 210 and 220.

[0107] The heat exchangers 210 and 220 can be used as evaporators 210 to separate moisture from the air by utilizing the temperature difference with the air.

[0108] The air passing through the evaporator 210 has a low temperature because it exchanges heat with the low-temperature refrigerant in the evaporator 210. Therefore, directly supplying cooled air to the room may cause dissatisfaction among users. Considering this, the heat exchangers 210 and 220 may include a condenser 220 for raising the temperature of the air.

[0109] On the other hand, the dehumidification unit 200 can be configured as a refrigeration cycle having the condenser 220 and the evaporator 210. For this purpose, the dehumidification unit 200 may also include a compressor 230 and an expander 240.

[0110] The compressor 230 can be disposed in the lower space within the housing 100. In this way, by placing the compressor 230, which is relatively heavy compared to other components, in the lower part, it is possible to prevent the housing 100 from tipping over.

[0111] The condenser 220 can be located on the air outlet side of the evaporator 210. Specifically, the evaporator 210 and condenser 220 can be arranged overlapping along the airflow direction and positioned inside the housing 100 at the location where the intake 121 of the second peripheral housing 120 is formed. For example, the evaporator 210 and condenser 220 can be located in the upper right-side space within the housing 100. The evaporator 210 can be positioned closer to the intake 121 than the condenser 220. With this configuration of the evaporator 210 and condenser 220, the air flowing in from the intake 121, after moisture is separated, is then supplied to the room at a higher temperature.

[0112] That is, the air drawn in through the intake 121 passes through the low-temperature evaporator 210 and undergoes heat exchange, thus separating moisture through this low-temperature heat exchange. The air passing through the evaporator 210 passes through the high-temperature condenser 220 and undergoes heat exchange, thus heating it to a suitable temperature before it is discharged into the room. Therefore, it is possible to provide high-temperature dry air into the room.

[0113] As the water passes through the evaporator 210, the moisture separated from the air can flow along the surface of the evaporator 210 and collect at the partition frame 101 located below the evaporator 210, and then be supplied to the water tank 500 below it.

[0114] Next, the fan assembly 300 of the dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0115] The fan assembly 300 can be defined as an assembly having a blower fan 310 for generating airflow.

[0116] This fan assembly 300 can be housed within the housing 100.

[0117] Specifically, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the fan assembly 300 can be located on the air outlet side of the heat exchangers (especially the condensers) 210 and 220. Thus, air passing through the evaporator 210 and condenser 220 sequentially via the intake 121 can flow into the fan assembly 300.

[0118] like Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the fan assembly 300 includes a fan housing 320 and a protective cover 330. The air supply fan 310 is disposed within the space formed by the combination of the fan housing 320 and the protective cover 330.

[0119] The fan housing 320 can be formed as a cylindrical body having a peripheral wall 321 and a front wall 322 for guiding airflow, and an open back side (the side opposite to the intake of the second peripheral housing).

[0120] The peripheral wall 321 may be formed with an arc around the rotation center of the blower fan 310, and an exhaust pipe 323 extending from any part of the peripheral wall 321 to any wall surface of the housing 100 to guide the exhaust flow of air. The end of the exhaust pipe 323 is open and provides an air outlet.

[0121] like Figure 6 As shown, the air outlet of the discharge duct 323 can be aligned with the discharge outlet 141 of the upper cover 140 constituting the housing 100. That is, the discharge duct 323 extends upward from the upper part of the peripheral wall 321 of the fan shroud 320 and is aligned with the discharge outlet 141. Thus, the air flowing along the discharge duct 323 is discharged into the room after passing through the air outlet and the discharge outlet 141 of the upper cover 140 in sequence.

[0122] The shield 330 can be formed to cover the open side of the fan housing 320 (the right side in the figure). That is, the shield 330 can be formed to be attached to and cover the open side of the fan housing 320.

[0123] An air inlet for allowing air to flow into the fan 310 within the fan housing 320 is formed in the shroud 330. The air inlet of the shroud 330 is located facing the intake 121 of the second peripheral housing 120 constituting the housing 100. The heat exchangers (evaporator and condenser) 210 and 220 are located between the air inlet of the shroud 330 and the intake 121 of the second peripheral housing 120.

[0124] like Figure 4 As shown, a fan motor 324 is provided on the outer surface of the fan housing 320, and an air supply fan 310 is located inside the fan housing 320 and is shaft-connected to the fan motor 324. The fan motor 324 can be disposed on the outer surface of the fan housing 320.

[0125] One side of the blower fan 310 (the side facing the shroud) can be open, and it can be formed as a centrifugal fan (e.g., a crossflow fan) with a plurality of blades formed along its periphery. Thus, by rotating the blower fan 310, air is drawn in from the air inlet of the shroud 330. After flowing into the blower fan 310, the air is discharged radially, then flows along the peripheral wall 321 of the fan shroud 320 and is discharged through the discharge pipe 323 to the discharge outlet 141.

[0126] Then, refer to Figures 8 to 15 The connector mounting portions 401 and 402 of the dehumidifier in this embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0127] The connector mounting portions 401 and 402 can be defined as structures for mounting connectors 40 that are coupled to the ends of wiring (not shown), or as portions having said structures.

[0128] The wiring may include at least one of the wirings of various devices (e.g., water tank, dehumidifier, electrical components, etc.) disposed within the housing 100. For example, the wiring may include wiring connected to a sensor for sensing the water level of the water tank 500 or for sensing whether the water tank 500 is installed. The wiring may also include wiring connected to a sensor for sensing various states of the dehumidifier 200.

[0129] The wiring connected to each of the aforementioned devices may provide one or more multiple wirings for each device.

[0130] The connector mounting portions 401 and 402 can be configured to mount the connectors 40 of each of the wirings. That is, by providing the connector mounting portions 401 and 402, it is possible to prevent the wirings from getting tangled together and to prevent interference caused by the wirings during assembly operations.

[0131] In particular, the connector mounting parts 401 and 402 allow connectors 40 of the same type of wiring or wiring connected to the same device to be distinguished and installed according to type. This enables operators to accurately identify the connecting wiring during maintenance and repair of various devices.

[0132] The connector mounting parts 401 and 402 can be disposed on the outer surface of any of the various devices within the housing 100.

[0133] Preferably, the connector mounting portions 401 and 402 can be provided on the fan housing 320 or the shield 330 forming the fan assembly 300. That is, the fan housing 320 and the shield 330 are the parts that can be identified first when separating the first peripheral housing 110. In addition, even if the connector mounting portions 401 and 402 are formed on the outer surface of the fan housing 320 and the shield 330, it will not affect the performance. Furthermore, since the fan housing 320 and the shield 330 are formed by injection molding, they are made of a material that is easy to mold and is not easily broken or damaged when the connector 40 is attached, which is most preferred. Although not shown, the connector mounting portions 401 and 402 can also be formed on any part of the inner wall of the housing 100 or the outer surface of the heat exchangers (condenser or evaporator) 210 and 220.

[0134] The connector mounting portions 401 and 402 can be formed on the top surface of the fan housing 320 or the shield 330. This structure allows the connector mounting portions 401 and 402 to be located on the upper side inside the housing 100, making it easy for operators to locate the connector mounting portions 401 and 402 when the first peripheral housing 110 is separated.

[0135] In particular, the top corner portion of the fan housing 320 or shield 330 is provided only as empty space and is not used for any other purpose. With this in mind, the connector mounting portions 401 and 402 are formed at the top corner portion of the fan housing 320 or shield 330, thus having the advantage of making the installation of the connector 40 easy and making efficient use of space.

[0136] The connector mounting portions 401 and 402 can be formed with a flat bottom 410. Thus, the arc-shaped portions at the corners of the fan housing 320 can also be horizontally mounted on the individual connectors 40.

[0137] The connector mounting portions 401 and 402 may include holding guides 420 for holding the sides of the connector 40. Preferably, the holding guides 420 may be formed in pairs to hold both sides of the connector 40. That is, under the action of the two holding guides 420, the connector 40 can be accurately installed without tilting to the left or right, and can maintain a stable installation state without wobbling to the left or right.

[0138] Preferably, the connector mounting portions 401 and 402 can each be configured to have the bottom 410 and two gripping guides 420. In this case, the two gripping guides 420 can protrude from the top surface of the bottom 410. Thus, the connector 40 can be accurately installed without tilting up or down or left or right using the bottom 410 and the two gripping guides 420, and can maintain a stable installation without wobbling up or down or left or right.

[0139] On the other hand, the holding guide 420 can form a plurality of pairs so that a plurality of connectors 40 can be uniformly installed in a connector mounting part 401, 402.

[0140] Thus, when multiple pairs of holding guides 420 are formed, each holding guide 420 can be arranged adjacent to each other in the horizontal direction. With this structure, each connector 40 can be installed side-by-side in the horizontal direction, making it possible to distinguish the installation position of each connector 40. For example, a sequence can be assigned to the locations where each connector 40 is installed in the horizontal direction, and the installation of each connector 40 can be specified according to this sequence. Therefore, the operator can accurately determine which sensor (or device) the wiring connected to a connector 40 is connected to by confirming the installation position of the connector 40.

[0141] When the gripping guides 420 are arranged adjacent to each other in the horizontal direction, every three gripping guides 420 can provide space for two mounting connectors 40, thus minimizing the installation space of the plurality of connectors 40.

[0142] Alternatively, a plurality of pairs of gripping guides 420 can be configured to form a plurality of layers. With this structure, even if more connectors 40 are installed, the wiring connected to each connector 40 can be accurately identified simply by confirming the installation position of each individual connector 40.

[0143] The connector mounting portions 401 and 402 may be configured to prevent displacement of the mounting connector 40 in the mating direction when a connector (e.g., a female connector) 40 mounted on the connector mounting portions 401 and 402 is coupled with a corresponding connector (e.g., a male connector). That is, by providing a structure to prevent displacement of the mounting connector 40, the problem of the connector 40 accidentally detaching from the connector mounting portions 401 and 402 can be prevented.

[0144] Therefore, limiting protrusions 431 and 432 can be formed in the connector mounting portions 401 and 402 to limit the insertion distance of the connector 40. The limiting protrusions 431 and 432 are configured to limit the displacement of the two connectors 40 along the mating direction, and serve to ensure that the connectors 40 are installed in the connector mounting portions 401 and 402 only at a predetermined distance without over-insertion.

[0145] Such limiting protrusions 431, 432 may include a first limiting protrusion 431 that protrudes from the wall of the holding guide 420 in a direction that blocks the insertion of the connector 40. The limiting protrusions 431, 432 may also include a second limiting protrusion 432 that protrudes from the top surface of the bottom 410.

[0146] Considering the shape of the connector 40, the structure of the mounting positions of the connector mounting portions 401 and 402, or the mating direction of the connector 40, it is possible to form only one of the first limiting protrusion 431 and the second limiting protrusion 432, or to form two limiting protrusions 431 and 432 simultaneously.

[0147] Additionally, the gripping guide 420 may also be configured to grip a portion of the top surface of the connector 40. For this purpose, a bent end 421 for gripping a portion of the top surface of the connector 40 may be formed at the upper end of the gripping guide 420. The bent end 421 can be formed by bending from the upper end of the gripping guide 420 toward the top surface of the connector 40.

[0148] On the other hand, the connector mounting portions 401 and 402 can be provided in more than one plurality of locations. That is, the connector mounting portions 401 and 402 can be provided in more than one plurality of locations, rather than being provided in only one location.

[0149] For example, a connector mounting section (first connector mounting section) 401 located at any location may uniformly mount a plurality of connectors 40 connected to any device or equipment, and a connector mounting section (second connector mounting section) 402 located at another location may uniformly mount a plurality of connectors 40 connected to another device or equipment. That is, the plurality of wires of the same device are configured to be uniformly mounted in the same connector mounting sections 401 and 402, allowing operators to quickly check whether a specific device is malfunctioning during maintenance and repair work.

[0150] The connector mounting portions 401 and 402 include a first connector mounting portion 401 formed on the outer surface of the fan housing 320. Connectors 40 for wiring connected to sensors constituting the dehumidifier 200 can be mounted in the first connector mounting portion 401. For example, connectors 40 for wiring connected to sensors sensing the temperature of the dehumidifier 200, sensors sensing the installation status of the heat exchangers 210 and 220, and sensors sensing whether the fan is driven can be mounted between the respective holding guides 420 of the first connector mounting portion 401.

[0151] The first connector mounting portion 401 can be formed at the upper corner of the fan housing 320. Specifically, the first connector mounting portion 401 can be formed at the opposite corner of the corner on the top surface of the fan housing 320 where the discharge pipe 323 protrudes. This effectively utilizes the space at the unused upper corner of the fan housing 320, thus eliminating the need for additional space within the housing 100 to accommodate the formation of the first connector mounting portion 401.

[0152] The connector mounting portions 401 and 402 may include a second connector mounting portion 402 formed on the outer surface of the cover 330. Connectors 40 for wiring that connect to devices, mechanisms, or components other than the dehumidifier 200 may be mounted in the second connector mounting portion 402. For example, connectors 40 for wiring connected to sensors that sense the water level of the water tank 500 or sensors that sense whether the water tank 500 is installed may be mounted between the respective gripping guides 420 of the second connector mounting portion 402.

[0153] The first connector mounting portion 401 and the second connector mounting portion 402 can be located in adjacent positions. This allows for unified operation of the wiring connections at any location. For example, the first connector mounting portion 401 can be formed at a corner of the top surface of the fan housing 320, and the second connector mounting portion 402 can be formed in the top surface of the cover 330 adjacent to the first connector mounting portion 401.

[0154] The first connector mounting section 401 and the second connector mounting section 402, configured in this way, can each mount a connector 40 with wiring that connects to different devices. This is the same as the description of the example devices mounted in the respective connector mounting sections 401 and 402 described above. Therefore, operators can accurately identify the wiring of each device.

[0155] like Figure 9 , Figure 11 , Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, the two connector mounting portions 401, 402 can be configured to mount the connector 40 in different directions from each other. This configuration is designed to make it easier for operators to distinguish the different types of connectors 40 that are connected to the respective connector mounting portions 401, 402.

[0156] Furthermore, the first connector mounting portion 401 can be configured to mount the connector 40 along the width direction of the fan housing 320 (towards the shroud). This allows the connector 40 to be mounted on the front side of the fan housing 320, facilitating connector installation.

[0157] The following describes the process of placing the connectors 40 of each wiring in the connector mounting parts 401 and 402 of the dehumidifier of this utility model.

[0158] First, the wiring can be organized with all the components of the dehumidifier installed in various parts within the housing 100.

[0159] That is, after the assembly of each device is completed, the connectors 40 provided at the ends of each wiring are respectively installed on the first connector mounting part 401 and the second connector mounting part 402 formed on the top surface of the fan cover 320 and the shield 330.

[0160] At this time, for example, connectors 40 for various wirings related to the dehumidifier 200 can be installed in the first connector mounting section 401, and connectors 40 for various wirings related to devices other than the dehumidifier 200 can be installed in the second connector mounting section 402.

[0161] Meanwhile, different types of connectors 40 can be installed in the upper and lower rows of the first connector mounting section 401.

[0162] Therefore, operators only need to be familiar with the installation position of connector 40 in each connector mounting section 401, 402 to accurately identify the wiring, sensor or device connected to the connector 40.

[0163] Furthermore, if the connectors 40 for each wiring are installed at each of the connector mounting sections 401 and 402, then the opposite-side connectors (not shown) are combined with each of the connectors 40. In this case, the opposite-side connectors can become connectors for wiring leading from the controller 150.

[0164] The opposite-side connectors are inserted into each of the connectors 40. However, during the process of inserting the opposite-side connectors into each of the connectors 40, each of the connectors 40 may shift in the direction of engagement with the opposite-side connectors. However, each of the connector mounting portions 401 and 402 has limiting protrusions 431 and 432 formed to prevent the connectors 40 from shifting, thus enabling accurate and complete engagement between each connector 40 and the opposite-side connector.

[0165] Thus, the dehumidifier of this utility model, through the provision of connector mounting parts 401 and 402, can organize the wiring so that it does not become tangled.

[0166] Furthermore, the dehumidifier of this invention, by providing connector mounting parts 401 and 402, allows the connectors 40 located at the ends of each wiring to be installed in designated positions. This makes it easy for operators to locate each wiring.

[0167] In addition, the dehumidifier of this utility model, through the provision of connector mounting parts 401 and 402, can distinguish and position the connector 40 according to type or device, thereby enabling operators to quickly perform maintenance and repair.

[0168] In addition, by providing limiting protrusions 431 and 432 in the connector mounting parts 401 and 402, the dehumidifier of this utility model can prevent inaccurate connection caused by the displacement of the connectors when they are connected.

[0169] In addition, by placing the connector mounting parts 401 and 402 in the top corner of the fan cover 320 or the protective cover 330, which is provided as an empty space, the dehumidifier of this utility model can easily perform the installation of the connector 40 while adjacent to the controller 150, and can effectively utilize the space.

[0170] For the above description, although all the constituent elements constituting the embodiments of this utility model have been integrated or combined, this utility model is not limited to such embodiments. That is, within the scope of the purpose of this utility model, one or more of the constituent elements can be selectively combined to perform the operation. Furthermore, unless there is an explicit statement to the contrary, the terms "comprising," "constituting," or "having" used above indicate the inclusion of the corresponding constituent element, and should therefore be interpreted as including other constituent elements rather than excluding them. Unless otherwise defined, all terms, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this utility model pertains. Commonly used terms, such as those defined in dictionaries, should be interpreted as having the meaning consistent with the context of the relevant art, and should not be interpreted as having an idealized or overly formalized meaning unless explicitly defined in this utility model.

[0171] The above description is merely illustrative of the technical concept of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the essential characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments are only for illustrating this utility model and not for limiting its technical concept. The scope of the technical concept of this utility model is not limited to such embodiments. The protection scope of this utility model should be interpreted by the scope of the appended claims, and all technical concepts within the same scope should be interpreted as included within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A dehumidifier, characterized in that, include: The casing provides installation space; A dehumidification unit, located inside the housing, separates moisture from the air; as well as A fan assembly, disposed within the housing, has a blower fan for generating airflow; The fan assembly also includes a connector mounting section, on which connectors for wiring that connect to various electronic components within the housing are mounted.

2. The dehumidifier according to claim 1, wherein, The fan assembly includes: A fan housing, in which an air supply fan is rotatably mounted, the fan housing having an air outlet; and The shroud, combined with the fan housing, has an air inlet for allowing air to flow into the fan housing and into the blower fan. The connector mounting portion is disposed at at least at any location in the fan housing or the protective cover.

3. The dehumidifier according to claim 2, wherein, The connector mounting portion includes a first connector mounting portion formed on the outer surface of the fan housing.

4. The dehumidifier according to claim 3, wherein, The first connector mounting portion is formed at any corner of the fan housing.

5. The dehumidifier according to claim 3, wherein, The connector mounting portion includes a second connector mounting portion formed on the outer surface of the shield.

6. The dehumidifier according to claim 5, wherein, The second connector mounting portion is located on the outer surface of the protective cover, adjacent to the first connector mounting portion.

7. The dehumidifier according to claim 5, wherein, Either the first connector mounting part or the second connector mounting part is equipped with a connector for wiring that connects to the sensor of the dehumidification unit.

8. The dehumidifier according to claim 7, wherein, The other of the first connector mounting section and the second connector mounting section is equipped with a connector for wiring that connects to a device, mechanism or component other than the dehumidification section.

9. The dehumidifier according to claim 5, wherein, The first connector mounting portion and the second connector mounting portion are configured to mount connectors in different directions from each other.

10. The dehumidifier according to claim 3, wherein, The first connector mounting portion is configured to mount the connector along the relative direction between the fan housing and the shield.

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