Dehumidifier with external water tank

Abstract

To provide a dehumidifier in which a water tank is attached to the outside of a machine body to increase the amount of stored water and to facilitate pouring of the water pool, and the water tank is stored in the upper part of the machine body to reduce the storage volume and packaging volume. [Solution] The dehumidifier with an external water tank includes a body 100 that extends vertically and has a dehumidifying device installed inside, and a water tank 200 that has a storage chamber 210 with an opening, the height of the water tank is less than the height of the body, the water tank can be placed over the top of the body to store the top of the body within the storage chamber, and the water tank can be moved to one side of the body to receive condensed water generated by the dehumidifying device.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of household appliances, and more particularly to a dehumidifier with an external water tank. [Background technology]

[0002] Generally, a dehumidifier includes a main body and a water tank. The main body is equipped with a dehumidifying device to remove moisture from humid air, and the moisture is condensed into droplets and then collected in the water tank. The water tank is generally installed inside the dehumidifier, and a space must be provided in the water tank to store the water, which increases the height of the main body and makes it difficult to package and transport the product.

[0003] Furthermore, during the use of the dehumidifier, the amount of water in the water tank gradually increases, and after the water tank is full, it is necessary to pour out the water from the water tank. However, the system in which the water tank is built into the main body makes the pouring operation inconvenient. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, one of the objectives of the present invention is to provide a dehumidifier in which the water tank can be attached to the outside of the body to increase the water storage capacity and make it easy to pour out the water, and the water tank can be stored in the top of the body to reduce the storage volume and packaging volume. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The dehumidifier with an external water tank according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a body extending vertically and having a dehumidifying device installed inside, and a water tank having a storage chamber with an opening, the height of the water tank being less than the height of the body, and the water tank can be placed over the top of the body to store the top of the body within the storage chamber, and the water tank can be moved to one side of the body to receive condensed water generated by the dehumidifying device.

[0006] The dehumidifier with an external water tank according to the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0007] The water tank of the dehumidifier of the above structure can be moved to one side of the body and positioned in the operating position. The water tank is advantageous for receiving condensed water generated in the dehumidifier, increasing the water storage capacity and making it easy to pour out the water. The water tank can also be placed over the top of the body, allowing the top of the body to be stored within the storage chamber, thereby reducing the overall volume of the dehumidifier and the space required for storage and packaging.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present invention, a circular recess is recessed inward on the outer peripheral wall of the upper part of the fuselage, and the underside of the circular recess has a circular stepped surface, and part or all of the circular recess can be inserted into the storage chamber of the water tank.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the outer wall of the water tank is flush with the outer wall surface of the lower part of the fuselage.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the maximum inner dimension of the opening of the storage chamber is less than the maximum outer dimension of the bottom surface of the fuselage so that the bottom surface of the fuselage can be supported by the opening of the storage chamber.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the bottom of the body is provided with a drain outlet communicating with the dehumidifier, and when the bottom of the body is supported on the opening of the storage chamber, the storage chamber is used to receive condensed water discharged from the drain outlet.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, a drain pipe connected to the dehumidifier protrudes from one side of the body, and the water tank is disposed on one side of the body, with the opening of the storage chamber facing upward toward the drain pipe.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, a sensor switch is provided on the side wall of the lower part of the aircraft corresponding to the drain pipe, and the sensor switch and the dehumidifier are both connected to a control module. One side wall of the water tank is provided with a sensor member that cooperates with the sensor switch, and the dehumidifier can be activated when the sensor member comes close to the sensor switch.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, a water level switch, a water pump, and a water outlet pipe are connected in series inside the water tank, and when the water level in the water tank reaches a predetermined height, the water level switch is triggered to start the water pump and discharge the water in the water tank to the outside along the water outlet pipe.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, an air intake is provided on a side wall of the body and an air outlet is provided on a top wall of the body, and the dehumidifying device includes a condenser facing the air intake, an evaporator located on one side of the condenser, and a fan that causes external gas to pass through the condenser and the evaporator and then discharge it through the air outlet.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention, adjacent or opposite side walls of the fuselage are provided with an air intake and an air outlet, respectively. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a dehumidifier with an external water tank according to the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a structural exploded schematic view of the embodiment of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] 2 is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the water tank of the embodiment of FIG. 1 is placed over the top of the aircraft body. [Figure 4] 2 is a schematic diagram of the embodiment of FIG. 1 in another state of use. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description that follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention.

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] Hereinafter, the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, in which the same or similar reference numerals throughout indicate the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are illustrative and are used to interpret the present invention, but should not be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0021] In describing the present invention, with regard to the description of orientation, orientations or positional relationships indicated, for example, as "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inside," "outside," etc., are orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are intended to facilitate the explanation and simplification of the present invention, and do not indicate or suggest that the indicated devices or elements must have a specific orientation, be configured and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0022] In the description of this invention, "some" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," "exceed," etc. are understood to exclude the same number, and "greater than," "less than," "within," etc. are understood to include the same number. When "first" or "second" is used, it is intended to distinguish technical features, but it should not be understood to indicate or suggest relative importance, to imply the number of the indicated technical features, or to imply a priority relationship between the indicated technical features.

[0023] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "attached," "coupled," "connected," etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and may refer to, for example, a fixed connection, a detachable connection, an integral connection, a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, a direct connection, an indirect connection via an intermediate medium, or internal communication between two elements. Those skilled in the art will be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to specific circumstances.

[0024] 1 to 3, the dehumidifier with an external water tank of the present invention includes a body 100 extending vertically and having a dehumidifying device installed inside, and a water tank 200 having an opening-equipped storage chamber 210, the height of which is less than that of the body 100, wherein the water tank 200 can be placed over the top of the body 100 to store the top of the body 100 within the storage chamber 210, and the water tank 200 can be moved to one side of the body 100 to receive condensed water generated by the dehumidifying device.

[0025] The water tank 200 of the dehumidifier having the above structure can be moved to one side of the body 100 to be positioned in an operating position. The water tank 200 receives condensed water generated in the dehumidifier. The independent water tank 200 is advantageous in increasing the water storage capacity compared to the water tank 200 built into the body 100. The height of the water tank 200 is less than the height of the body 100, which is advantageous for pouring out the accumulated water by manual transportation. The water tank 200 can also be placed over the top of the body 100, allowing the top of the body 100 to be stored within the storage chamber 210, thereby reducing the overall volume of the dehumidifier and the space required for storage and packaging.

[0026] In some embodiments of the present invention, the upper outer peripheral wall of the fuselage 100 is recessed inward with a circumferential annular recess 140, and the underside of the annular recess 140 has a circumferential annular stepped surface 150, with part or all of the annular recess 140 being able to fit into the storage chamber 210 of the water tank 200. When part of the annular recess 140 is fitted into the storage chamber 210 of the water tank 200, there is a height gap between the opening of the storage chamber 210 of the water tank 200 and the annular stepped surface 150. When the entire annular recess 140 is fitted into the storage chamber 210 of the water tank 200, the opening of the storage chamber 210 of the water tank 200 and the annular stepped surface 150 are in contact. The method of fitting the water tank 200 outside the annular recess 140 avoids a significant increase in the maximum outer diameter of the entire dehumidifier, which is advantageous for reducing the height of the dehumidifier when stored, thereby reducing transportation and packaging costs.

[0027] In some embodiments of the present invention, the outer wall of the water tank 200 is flush with the outer wall surface of the lower part of the body 100. That is, after the water tank 200 is fitted into the outside of the annular recess 140, the outer wall of the water tank 200 does not protrude beyond the outer wall of the body 100, which improves the visual integrity of the dehumidifier, is advantageous for applying the dehumidifier to a storage space with a regular size, and avoids the problem of unevenness of the packaging material adhering to the dehumidifier.

[0028] 4, in some embodiments of the present invention, the maximum inner dimension of the opening of the storage compartment 210 is less than the maximum outer dimension of the bottom of the body 100 so that the bottom of the body 100 can be supported by the opening of the storage compartment 210. When the body 100 abuts downward against the edge of the opening of the water tank 200, the body 100 and the water tank 200 are stacked in the vertical direction, reducing the footprint of the dehumidifier and allowing it to be stored in a slim and elongated position.

[0029] Here, in order to facilitate the transfer of condensed water generated by the dehumidifier inside the body 100 to the water tank 200, in some embodiments of the present invention, a drain outlet communicating with the dehumidifier is provided at the bottom of the body 100, and when the bottom of the body 100 is supported by the opening of the storage chamber 210, the storage chamber 210 is used to receive the condensed water discharged from the drain outlet.

[0030] 1, in some embodiments of the present invention, a drain pipe 110 connected to a dehumidifier protrudes from one side of the aircraft 100, and a water tank 200 is disposed on one side of the aircraft 100, with the opening of the storage chamber 210 facing upward toward the drain pipe 110. Condensed water generated in the dehumidifier is discharged through the drain pipe 110, and the water flows into the storage chamber 210 of the water tank 200 by its own gravity, preventing the outer wall of the aircraft 100 from getting wet and reducing the scattering of water droplets.

[0031] 2 , in some embodiments of the present invention, a sensor-sensitive switch 310 is provided on the side wall of the underside of the aircraft 100 corresponding to the drain pipe 110. Both the sensor-sensitive switch 310 and the dehumidifier are connected to a control module. One side wall of the water tank 200 is provided with a sensor-sensitive member 320 that cooperates with the sensor-sensitive switch 310. The dehumidifier can be activated when the sensor-sensitive member 320 approaches the sensor-sensitive switch 310. When the water tank 200 is removed from the aircraft 100, the sensor-sensitive member 320 moves away from the sensor-sensitive switch 310, and the dehumidifier automatically stops operating, thereby avoiding the problem of the dehumidifier continuously generating condensed water and spilling it on the ground. When the water tank 200 is placed on the side of the aircraft 100, the sensor-sensitive member 320 approaches the sensor-sensitive switch 310 to activate the dehumidifier. This prevents the dehumidifier from continuously operating and thereby avoiding the problem of condensed water being continuously discharged.

[0032] In some embodiments of the present invention, the sensitive switch 310 is a Hall switch attached to the corresponding inner wall of the fuselage 100, and the sensitive member 320 is a magnet attached to the side wall of the water tank 200 and cooperating with the Hall switch. When the distance between the magnet and the sensitive end of the Hall switch reaches a predetermined distance, the Hall switch is triggered, thereby transmitting a signal to the control module, which can then energize the dehumidification device. Of course, in other embodiments, the sensitive switch 310 can also be replaced with a photoelectric sensor, and accordingly, the magnet is replaced with a light-shielding member cooperating with the photoelectric sensor.

[0033] 3, in some embodiments of the present invention, the drain pipe 110 is an L-shaped bent pipe extending downward, and the depth of the storage chamber 210 is less than the minimum height distance from the top wall of the body 100 to the L-shaped bent pipe. When the water tank 200 is placed upside down on top of the body 100, and the top wall of the body 100 abuts against the bottom wall of the storage chamber 210, the opening edge of the water tank 200 does not interfere with the drain pipe 110. Of course, in some embodiments, the L-shaped bent pipe can be detachably inserted and removed so as not to protrude from the outer casing of the body 100 during transportation.

[0034] 1 and 2, in some embodiments of the present invention, a water level switch 410, a water pump 420, and an outlet pipe 430 are provided inside the water tank 200, which are connected in series. When the water level in the water tank 200 reaches a preset height, the water level switch 410 is triggered to activate the water pump 420, which then discharges the water in the water tank 200 to the outside along the outlet pipe 430. The outlet pipe 430 may extend to the external environment or other locations where water is needed. The structure of the water level switch 410, the water pump 420, and the outlet pipe 430 can prevent the water in the water tank 200 from accidentally overflowing and can serve as an automatic drain.

[0035] 1, in some embodiments of the present invention, an air intake 120 is provided on a side wall of the body 100, and an outlet 130 is provided on the top wall of the body 100. The dehumidifier includes a condenser 510 facing the air intake 120, an evaporator 520 located on one side of the condenser 510, and a fan 530 that passes external air through the condenser 510 and the evaporator 520 and then discharges it through the outlet 130. When the fan 530 is driven, the external air passes through the condenser 510 to form high-temperature, humid gas, which is then condensed into water droplets through the evaporator 520. The dried gas is discharged upward to prevent it from blowing directly onto the human body. When the dehumidifier is not in operation, an upside-down water tank 200 covers the outlet 130 on the top wall of the body 100, thereby providing a dust-proof effect.

[0036] In some embodiments of the present invention, an air inlet 120 and an air outlet 130 are provided on adjacent or opposite side walls of the body 100. If the dehumidifier is applied to a storage room with a relatively low height or a low and small passageway, the top of the body 100 does not have exhaust conditions, and in this case, the air inlet 120 and the air outlet 130 are provided on adjacent or opposite side walls of the body 100, respectively, to accommodate such an environment. Specifically, the interior of the body 100 is divided by a partition into a first area for arranging the condenser 510 and the evaporator 520 and a second area for arranging the compressor and other components, and the air inlet 120 and the air outlet 130 communicate with the first area.

[0037] The technical features of the above-described embodiments can be combined in any desired manner. For the sake of simplicity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered within the scope of the present specification.

[0038] Although embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the scope of the utility model registration claims and their equivalents. [Explanation of symbols]

[0039] 100 aircraft 110 Drain pipe 120 Air Intake 130 Air outlet 140 Annular recess 150 Annular step surface 200 water tank 210 Containment Room 310 Sensitive Switch 320 Sensitive Materials 410 Water level switch 420 Water Pump 430 Outlet pipe 510 Condenser 520 Evaporator 530 Fan

Claims

1. A dehumidifier with an external water tank, a body extending in a vertical direction and having a dehumidifying device installed therein; a water tank having an opening in its storage chamber, the height of the water tank being less than the height of the aircraft; The water tank can accommodate the upper part of the body in the accommodation chamber by covering the upper part of the body, and the water tank can be moved to one side of the body to receive condensed water generated in the dehumidifier.

2. The dehumidifier with an external water tank as described in claim 1, characterized in that a circular recess is recessed inwardly around the outer peripheral wall of the upper part of the body, the lower side of the circular recess has a circular stepped surface around the circumference, and part or all of the circular recess can be inserted into the storage chamber of the water tank.

3. 3. The dehumidifier with an external water tank according to claim 2, wherein the outer wall of the water tank is flush with the outer wall surface of the lower part of the body.

4. 2. A dehumidifier with an external water tank as described in claim 1, wherein the maximum inner dimension of the opening of the storage chamber is less than the maximum outer dimension of the bottom of the body so that the bottom of the body is supported by the opening of the storage chamber.

5. A dehumidifier with an external water tank as described in claim 4, characterized in that a drain outlet communicating with the dehumidifier is provided at the bottom of the body, and when the bottom of the body is supported on the opening of the storage chamber, the storage chamber is used to receive condensed water discharged from the drain outlet.

6. 2. The dehumidifier with an external water tank as described in claim 1, wherein a drain pipe connected to the dehumidifier protrudes from one side of the body, the water tank is disposed on one side of the body, and the opening of the storage chamber faces upward toward the drain pipe.

7. The dehumidifier with an external water tank as described in claim 6, characterized in that a sensor switch is provided on the side wall corresponding to the drain pipe at the bottom of the body, and the sensor switch and the dehumidifier are both connected to a control module, and a sensor member that cooperates with the sensor switch is provided on one side wall of the water tank, and the dehumidifier can be started when the sensor member comes close to the sensor switch.

8. A dehumidifier with an external water tank as described in claim 4 or 6, characterized in that a water level switch, a water pump, and a water outlet pipe are connected in sequence inside the water tank, and when the water level in the water tank reaches a predetermined height, the water level switch is triggered to start the water pump and discharge the water in the water tank to the outside along the water outlet pipe.

9. 2. The dehumidifier with an external water tank according to claim 1, wherein an air intake is provided on a side wall of the body and an air outlet is provided on a top wall of the body, and the dehumidifying device includes a condenser facing the air intake, an evaporator located on one side of the condenser, and a fan that causes external gas to pass through the condenser and the evaporator and then discharges it through the air outlet.

10. 2. The dehumidifier with an external water tank according to claim 1, wherein an air intake and an air outlet are provided on adjacent or opposing side walls of the body, respectively.

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