A wardrobe applying a washing and drying heat energy recovery power generation intelligent system

Abstract

The case relates to a kind of cabinet of application washes and dries heat energy recovery power generation intelligent system, including the washing machine storage area, drying equipment area, drying wardrobe area, ventilation equipment area being sequentially arranged from below to above, the drying equipment area is respectively and the air inlet and air outlet between the washing machine storage area, drying wardrobe area,It also includes the heat energy recovery device being arranged in the drying wardrobe area and the power storage device being arranged in the ventilation equipment area, the power storage device recovers the electric energy generated by the heat energy recovery device,It can effectively capture and convert the waste heat generated in the drying process, realize the reuse of energy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of furniture technology, specifically to the field of wardrobe technology that utilizes a smart system for recovering and generating electricity from the heat of washing and drying. Background Technology

[0002] In modern home design, the use of multifunctional wardrobes is becoming increasingly popular, especially in residential and commercial environments such as family balconies, hotels, and apartments. These wardrobes typically integrate washing machine cabinets and have storage space for clothes or even dryers above them, aiming to optimize space utilization and improve living comfort.

[0003] Traditional dryers mainly come in two types: condenser dryers and exhaust dryers. Condenser dryers are relatively difficult to install and have poor ventilation. In contrast, exhaust dryers directly expel the hot and humid air from inside to the outside, effectively avoiding the problem of increased indoor humidity and providing a better drying effect.

[0004] However, this method results in a significant loss of heat because a large amount of heat generated during the drying process is directly released into the environment without being recovered and utilized, leading to substantial energy loss.

[0005] Given the problems with the two drying methods mentioned above, there is a need for a system that can effectively recover the waste heat generated during the operation of the dryer and convert it into reusable energy. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To address the aforementioned problems, this application proposes an intelligent system for generating electricity by recovering heat energy from washing and drying. The system aims to achieve the recovery and utilization of heat energy by installing a heat recovery device inside the wardrobe and utilizing the internal space of the upper decorative panel of the wardrobe to install an energy storage device for recovering heat energy.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present application adopts the following technical solution: A wardrobe that utilizes a smart system for recovering and generating electricity from washing and drying heat includes, from bottom to top, a washing machine storage area, a drying equipment area, a drying wardrobe area, and a ventilation equipment area; The drying equipment area is provided with air inlets and air outlets between itself and the washing machine storage area and the drying wardrobe area, respectively. It also includes a heat recovery device installed in the drying cabinet area and an energy storage device installed in the ventilation equipment area, wherein the energy storage device recovers the electrical energy generated by the heat recovery device.

[0008] In this way, by setting up a washing machine storage area, a drying equipment area, a drying wardrobe area, and a ventilation equipment area, and arranging air inlets and outlets at the bottom and top of the drying equipment area, the air flow path is optimized, and the overall drying effect is improved.

[0009] Meanwhile, a heat recovery device is installed in the drying cabinet area to effectively capture and convert the waste heat generated during the drying process, enabling energy reuse. The energy storage device is integrated into the ventilation equipment area, which can store and allocate the recovered electrical energy to power the system itself or other low-power devices, improving energy efficiency.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the heat recovery device is a TEG module.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the heat recovery device is respectively attached to the left and right sides and the rear side of the drying wardrobe area.

[0012] In some possible implementations, the energy storage device includes a DC-DC boost converter, a charge controller, and an energy storage battery.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the ventilation equipment area is provided with a decorative panel, and the charging controller is disposed on the decorative panel.

[0014] In some possible implementations, the drying cabinet area is equipped with a retractable clothes drying rod.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the wardrobe has side panels and a back panel made of hollow aluminum alloy.

[0016] In some possible implementations, at least the back plate is provided with heat dissipation fins.

[0017] In some possible implementations, a grid-connected inverter is also included to integrate the electrical energy from the energy storage battery into the power grid. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a front view of the wardrobe for which the intelligent system for recovering and generating electricity from washing and drying heat is applied in this application; Figure 2 This is a top view of the wardrobe for which the intelligent system for recovering and generating electricity from washing and drying heat is applied in this application; Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the wardrobe for the intelligent system for recovering and generating electricity from washing and drying heat, which is the application of this application. Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the hollow aluminum alloy sheet material in this application; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the heat dissipation fins of the hollow aluminum alloy sheet in this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the intelligent system for recovering and generating electricity from the washing and drying heat energy in this application. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The following examples further illustrate the features of this application and other related features in detail, so as to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art: It should be noted that the terms “front,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “up,” and “down” used in the following description refer to the directions in the attached diagrams, while the terms “bottom surface,” “top surface,” “inner,” and “outer” refer to the directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component, respectively.

[0020] Furthermore, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this case based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] Please refer to 1 to 2. Figure 3 The wardrobe utilizing a smart system for recovering heat energy from washing and drying to generate electricity, as described in this application, includes, from bottom to top, a washing machine storage area 100, a drying equipment area 200, a drying wardrobe area 300, and a ventilation equipment area 400. It features hollow aluminum alloy side panels 10 and a back panel 20; the hollow structural layer can be referenced from [reference needed]. Figure 4 There are reinforcing ribs 40 between the two outer aluminum alloy plates 30, and the whole structure presents a hollow layer structure.

[0022] Please continue to refer to this. Figures 1 to 3 The washing machine storage area 100 can be equipped with an upper horizontal plate 110, the size of which can be referenced to the size of a conventional washing machine, such as a height of 900mm. An air inlet 210 is provided between the upper horizontal plate 110, i.e., the drying equipment area 200, and the washing machine storage area 100. The drying equipment area 200 uses an exhaust-type dryer 220, and its control panel can be flush with the drying cabinet area 300, a common technique in the field of embedded products, which will not be described in detail here.

[0023] Furthermore, a lower horizontal plate 310 is provided at the lower end of the drying cabinet area 300. An air outlet 230 is provided on the lower horizontal plate 310, which is located between the drying equipment area 200 and the drying cabinet area 300. The air inlet 210 and air outlet 230 are configured according to the air intake and exhaust of the exhaust dryer 220. During operation, the exhaust dryer 220 draws air from the washing machine storage area 100 through the air inlet 210, heats it, and then blows it into the drying cabinet area 300 through the air outlet 230.

[0024] Meanwhile, an exhaust fan 410 is installed in the ventilation area 400 to draw air from the drying cabinet area 300 and exhaust the moisture outside the cabinet. Alternatively, it can be connected to a duct to exhaust the moisture outdoors. Exhausting moisture via the exhaust fan 410 is a common industry practice and will not be elaborated upon further. At this point, since the drying cabinet area 300 is equipped with a retractable clothes drying rod 320, the rod can slide out or in via a guide rail. The clothes drying rod is made of a high-strength heat-resistant alloy, commonly stainless steel or aluminum alloy, but nickel-based superalloys can also be used.

[0025] Please refer to the reference. Figure 6 This application also includes a heat recovery device 1 installed in the drying cabinet area 300 and an energy storage device installed in the ventilation equipment area 400, wherein the energy storage device recovers the electrical energy generated by the heat recovery device 1.

[0026] Specifically, the heat recovery device 1 is a TEG (Thermoelectric Generator) module, which directly converts heat energy into electrical energy. It is attached to the inner wall of the drying wardrobe area 300 and generates electricity using temperature difference. Since the side panels 10 and back panels 20 used in this application are both hollow aluminum alloy structures, and aluminum alloy itself has good thermal conductivity, it can generate electricity through the TEG module. It can be attached to the left and right sides and the rear side of the drying wardrobe area 300, respectively. The TEG module can use commonly used sizes of 5cm x 5cm to 10cm x 10cm, with a thickness of approximately 1cm, and is attached to the inner side of the drying wardrobe area 300, having minimal impact on the overall wardrobe volume. Please refer to... Figure 6 Since the TEG module generates electricity using thermoelectricity, better heat dissipation is required. Under normal installation conditions, the wardrobe of this application can be installed with at least the back panel 20 flush against the wall, and in most cases, one side panel 10 and the back panel 20 can be flush against the wall. In this case, heat dissipation fins 50 can be installed on the wall-mounted panels, meaning that at least the back panel 20 has heat dissipation fins 50.

[0027] Furthermore, the energy storage device includes a DC-DC boost converter 21, a charge controller 22, and an energy storage battery 23. Since the output of the TEG is typically DC, and its voltage and current are relatively small, a DC-DC boost converter 21 is needed to increase the voltage. Simultaneously, the charge controller 22 ensures safe charging of the battery, preventing overcharging or over-discharging, and the energy storage battery 23 can be a lithium battery. Preferably, the ventilation area 400 is provided with a decorative panel 420, and the charge controller 22 is disposed on the decorative panel 420. A pad 430 is provided between the drying cabinet area 300 and the ventilation area 400, and as described above, the energy storage device and the exhaust fan 410 are both disposed on the pad 430.

[0028] Please refer to Figure 6In practical applications, the exhaust fan 410 has low power and can be directly driven by the energy storage battery 23. When the energy storage battery 23 is full, a grid-connected inverter can be added to connect the energy from the energy storage battery to the grid. The application of the grid-connected inverter is an existing technical solution, and its implementation will not be described in detail. What this application aims to explain is that when the energy storage battery 23 is full, the energy can be connected to the mains power through the grid-connected inverter and applied to the dryer or other electrical products. As mentioned above, the charging controller 22, exhaust fan 410, and dryer 220 can all be controlled by a control terminal, which can be a mobile phone with an IoT-enabled APP.

[0029] In this way, by setting up a washing machine storage area 100, a drying equipment area 200, a drying wardrobe area 300, and a ventilation equipment area 400, and arranging air inlets 210 and air outlets 230 at the lower and upper ends of the drying equipment area 200, the air flow path is optimized, and the overall drying effect is improved.

[0030] Meanwhile, a heat recovery device 1 is installed in the drying cabinet area 300, which can effectively capture and convert the waste heat generated during the drying process, realizing the reuse of energy. The energy storage device is integrated into the ventilation equipment area 400, which can store and allocate the recovered electrical energy to power the system itself or other low-power devices, thereby improving energy utilization.

[0031] As stated above, this case protects a wardrobe that uses a smart system for recovering and generating electricity from the heat of washing and drying. All technical solutions that are the same as or similar to those in this case should be considered to fall within the scope of protection of this case.

Claims

1. A wardrobe that utilizes a smart system for recovering and generating electricity from the heat of washing and drying processes, characterized in that: It includes, from bottom to top, a washing machine storage area (100), a drying equipment area (200), a drying wardrobe area (300), and a ventilation equipment area (400); The drying equipment area (200) is provided with an air inlet (210) and an air outlet (230) between itself and the washing machine storage area (100) and the drying wardrobe area (300). It also includes a heat recovery device (1) installed in the drying cabinet area (300) and an energy storage device installed in the ventilation equipment area (400), wherein the energy storage device recovers the electrical energy generated by the heat recovery device (1).

2. A wardrobe using a washing and drying heat energy recovery and power generation intelligent system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The heat recovery device (1) is a TEG module.

3. A wardrobe using a washing and drying heat energy recovery and power generation intelligent system as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The heat recovery device (1) is respectively attached to the left and right sides and the rear side of the drying wardrobe area (300).

4. A wardrobe using a washing and drying heat energy recovery and power generation intelligent system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The energy storage device includes a DC-DC boost converter (21), a charging controller (22), and an energy storage battery (23).

5. A wardrobe using a washing and drying heat energy recovery and power generation intelligent system as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The ventilation equipment area (400) is provided with a decorative panel (420), and the charging controller (22) is disposed on the decorative panel (420).

6. A wardrobe using a washing and drying heat energy recovery and power generation intelligent system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The drying cabinet area (300) is equipped with a retractable clothes drying rod (320).

7. A wardrobe using a washing and drying heat energy recovery and power generation intelligent system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The wardrobe is equipped with a hollow aluminum alloy side panel (10) and a back panel (20).

8. A wardrobe using a washing and drying heat energy recovery and power generation intelligent system as described in claim 7, characterized in that, At least the backplate (20) is provided with heat dissipation fins (50).

9. A wardrobe using a washing and drying heat energy recovery and power generation intelligent system as described in claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a grid-connected inverter that integrates the electrical energy of the energy storage battery (23) into the power grid.

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