Separate type dehumidifier

Abstract

To provide a separate type dehumidifier in which a water tank and a main body are provided independently of each other, the relative positions of the two can be freely set, the dehumidifier can be adapted to storage spaces of different shapes, the accumulated water can be easily poured out, the main body can be housed in the water tank, and the storage and packaging volume can be reduced. [Solution] The separate-type dehumidifier includes a water tank (100) having a storage chamber with an opening, a main body (200) with a dehumidifier installed inside, and a flexible hose (300) connected between the drain end of the dehumidifier and the storage chamber and equipped with a pumping pump; the main body has an operating position and a storage position relative to the water tank; when the main body is in the operating position, the main body is located to the side of the water tank; and when the main body is in the storage position, part or all of the main body is stored within the storage chamber.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a separate-type dehumidifier. [Background technology]

[0002] A typical dehumidifier includes a main body and a water tank. The main body is equipped with a dehumidifying device for removing moisture from humid air, which then condenses into water droplets and collects in the water tank. The water tank is typically located inside the main body, and the water tank and main body are integrated. The water tank is tall because it needs space to store accumulated water. However, in actual usage scenarios, problems such as insufficient storage space or space dispersion may arise. The integrated structure of the water tank and main body not only makes it difficult to package and transport the product, but also requires the water in the tank to be poured out when it is full. Having the water tank built into the main body makes this operation inconvenient. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, one of the objects of the present invention is to provide a separate-type dehumidifier in which the water tank and main body are installed independently of each other, the relative positions of the two can be freely set, the dehumidifier can be adapted to storage spaces of different shapes, accumulated water can be easily poured out, and the main body can be stored in the water tank, thereby reducing storage and packaging volume. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] A separate-type dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a water tank having a storage chamber with an opening, a main body with a dehumidifier installed inside, and a flexible hose connected between the drain end of the dehumidifier and the storage chamber and equipped with a pumping pump, wherein the main body has an operating position and a storage position relative to the water tank, and when the main body is in the operating position, the main body is located to the side of the water tank, and when the main body is in the storage position, part or all of the main body is housed within the storage chamber.

[0005] The separate-type dehumidifier according to the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0006] In the above-mentioned separate-type dehumidifier, the water tank and the main body are two independent parts, and a flexible hose and a water pump connect the drain end of the dehumidifier to the water tank storage chamber. Depending on usage needs, the water tank and the main body can be arranged in different orientations within the length of the flexible hose, thereby adapting to storage spaces of various shapes and positions and making it easy to pour out accumulated water. When not in use, the main body can be stored in the water tank, reducing storage and packaging volume.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present invention, a water storage box is provided at the bottom of the main body, which is connected to the drain end of the dehumidifier, one end of the flexible hose is connected to the water storage box, and a control assembly is provided within the water storage box, which can drive the water pump to operate intermittently.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control assembly includes a floating member that is movably mounted within the water storage box, and a switch member that cooperates with the floating member, and the switch member is electrically connected to the water pump, and when the floating member moves upward by a certain distance, the switch member is triggered to start the water pump.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, a recessed outlet groove is formed in one side wall of the base of the main body, the drain end of the dehumidifier is located at the top of the recessed outlet groove, and the water storage box is slidably located within the recessed outlet groove.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the main body is vertically oriented, and a drain outlet is provided at the bottom of the main body, which is connected to the drain end of the dehumidifier, and both ends of the flexible hose are removably connected to the drain outlet and the water tank, respectively.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water tank includes a tank body and a top cover, the internal cavity of the tank body forms the storage chamber that opens upward, and the top cover is removably attached to the opening of the storage chamber.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the main body is completely contained within the chamber, and the top cover abuts against the top wall of the main body when attached to the opening of the chamber.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, the outer periphery of the top cover is provided with an annular shroud protruding upward, the top cover is provided with a water inlet communicating with the storage chamber, the main body can be placed on the top cover, and condensed water discharged from the drain outlet can fall onto the top cover and enter the storage chamber through the water inlet.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, the outer peripheral contour of the lower part of the main body is in close contact with the inner peripheral contour of the annular shroud, a positioning protrusion is provided on the top cover, and a positioning groove that fits into the positioning protrusion is provided on the bottom of the main body.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, a roller assembly is provided at the bottom of the water tank and / or the bottom of the body. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of a separate dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which the main body and the water tank are arranged side by side. [Figure 2] 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the main body of the embodiment of FIG. 1 placed on a water tank. [Figure 3] 2 is a structural schematic diagram showing the main body of the embodiment of FIG. 1 housed in the housing of the water tank. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of a combined water storage box and control assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] 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. The present invention will be further described below in combination with drawings and embodiments.

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[0023] The following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention is provided below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, in which the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are merely illustrative and are intended to illustrate the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0019] In describing the present invention, the orientations or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer" are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings. These are merely for the purpose of facilitating and simplifying the description of the present invention, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be configured, and operate in a specific orientation, and should not be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0020] In describing the invention, "some" means one or more, "plurality" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," "more than," etc. are understood to be exclusive of the same number, and "greater than," "less than," "within," etc. are understood to be inclusive of the same number. When "first," "second," etc. are mentioned, they are used only to distinguish technical features and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance, or as implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated, or as implicitly indicating the context of the technical features indicated.

[0021] In describing the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified or limited, the terms "attached," "connected," and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense, and may refer to, for example, a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection, a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, a direct connection or an indirect connection via an intermediate medium, or an internal communication between two elements. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0022] As shown in Figures 1 and 3, the separate-type dehumidifier of the present invention includes a water tank 100 having a storage chamber 101 with an opening, a main body 200 with a dehumidifier installed inside, and a flexible hose 300 connected between the drain end of the dehumidifier and the storage chamber 101 and equipped with a pumping pump 310, wherein the main body 200 has an operating position and a storage position relative to the water tank 100, and when the main body 200 is in the operating position, the main body 200 is located to the side of the water tank 100, and when the main body 200 is in the storage position, part or all of the main body 200 is stored within the storage chamber 101.

[0023] In the separate-type dehumidifier, the water tank 100 and the main body 200 are two independent parts, and a flexible hose 300 and a water pump 310 connect the drain end of the dehumidifier to the storage chamber 101 of the water tank 100. Depending on usage needs, the water tank 100 and the main body 200 can be arranged in different orientations within the length of the flexible hose 300. For example, the water tank 100 and the main body 200 can be installed side by side, or offset from each other and installed one above the other. This makes it possible to adapt to storage spaces of various shapes and positions, and makes it easy to pour out accumulated water. When not in use, the main body 200 can be stored in the water tank 100, reducing storage and packaging volume.

[0024] 1 and 4, in some embodiments of the present invention, a water storage box 400 is provided at the bottom of the main body 200, which is connected to the drain end of the dehumidifier. One end of a flexible hose 300 is connected to the water storage box 400, and a control assembly 500 is provided within the water storage box 400, which can drive the water pump 310 to operate intermittently. Condensed water generated by the dehumidifier is accumulated in the water storage box 400, and when the accumulated water reaches a certain amount, the control assembly 500 controls and operates the water pump 310 to transfer the water in the water storage box 400 into the storage chamber 101 of the water tank 100. When there is no water in the water storage box 400, the water pump 310 stops operating. When the accumulated water reaches a certain amount, the water pump 310 is restarted. The above structure can prevent the water pump 310 from constantly operating and from running idle after the water runs out, thereby extending the service life of the water pump 310.

[0025] 4 , in some embodiments of the present invention, the control assembly 500 includes a floating member 510 that is movably mounted within the water storage box 400, and a switch member 520 that cooperates with the floating member 510. The switch member 520 is electrically connected to the water pump 310, and when the floating member 510 moves upward by a certain distance, the switch member 520 can be triggered to start the water pump 310. When the water in the water storage box 400 reaches a certain height, the floating member 510 is triggered to float upward, and when the floating member 510 floats upward, the switch member 520 is triggered, and the switch member 520 drives the water pump 310 to start, thereby accurately controlling the start and stop of the water pump 310 according to the amount of water in the water storage box 400. Of course, in other embodiments, the control assembly 500 may be a timing module that activates the water pump 310 to operate for a preset period of time after the dehumidifier has operated for a certain period of time, thereby achieving intermittent operation of the water pump 310.

[0026] 1 and 4, in some embodiments of the present invention, a recess is formed in one side wall of the base of the main body 200, the drain end of the dehumidifier is located at the top of the recess, and the water storage box 400 is slidably located within the recess. When the water storage box 400 needs to be cleaned or the control assembly 500 needs to be repaired, the water storage box 400 can be pulled out of the recess, and when the water storage box 400 is located within the recess, it can directly receive water droplets falling from the top.

[0027] 1 and 2, in some embodiments of the present invention, the main body 200 is vertically oriented, and a drain outlet is provided at the bottom of the main body 200, which is connected to the drain end of the dehumidifier. Both ends of the flexible hose 300 are detachably connected to the drain outlet and the water tank 100, respectively. When the flexible hose 300 and the water tank 100 are separated, the water tank 100 can be used alone as a water storage container, and the main body 200 can also be used alone as a normal dehumidifier, with the generated water being discharged through the flexible hose 300 into a sewer or other location where water is needed. After the flexible hose 300 and the drain outlet are separated, storing the main body 200 in the water tank 100 does not require consideration of the flexible hose 300 or the water pump 310 interfering with other components.

[0028] As shown in Figures 1 and 3, in some embodiments of the present invention, a water tank 100 includes a tank body 110 and a top cover 120. The internal cavity of the tank body 110 forms a storage chamber 101 that opens upward, and the top cover 120 is removably attached to the opening of the storage chamber 101. The water tank 100 and the body 200 are arranged separately, and the provision of the top cover 120 prevents other items from accidentally falling into the storage chamber 101. There is also no risk of the accumulated water shaking and spilling when the water tank 100 is transported. When the accumulated water needs to be discarded, the water can be poured out simply by opening the top cover 120 and tilting the tank body 110.

[0029] 3, in some embodiments of the present invention, the main body 200 is completely housed within the storage chamber 101, and the top cover 120 abuts against the top wall of the main body 200 when attached to the opening of the storage chamber 101. With this structure, the main body 200 and the water tank 100 can be housed as a small, integrated structure for easy storage and transportation, and the main body 200 will not bounce up and down relative to the water tank 100 or frequently collide with the water tank 100.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 1 , in some embodiments of the present invention, the top cover 120 has a ring-shaped shroud 121 protruding upward from its outer periphery. The top cover 120 has a water inlet 122 extending therethrough, which is connected to the storage chamber 101. The main body 200 can be placed on the top cover 120, and condensed water discharged from the drain can fall onto the top cover 120 and enter the storage chamber 101 through the water inlet 122. The ring-shaped shroud 121 and the top cover 120 form a water storage tank. The condensed water falls into the water storage tank and then enters the storage chamber 101 through the water inlet 122, reducing the risk of water splashing. The ring-shaped shroud 121 can prevent the main body 200 from moving horizontally and falling out of the water tank 100 if accidentally touched, thereby improving safety.

[0031] 2, when the main body 200 is placed on the top cover 120, the water tank 100 and the main body 200 are vertically stacked, occupying a smaller area on the ground, and the exhaust port of the main body 200 is located higher, allowing the dehumidified air to be diffused throughout the indoor space more quickly. To further prevent the main body 200 from moving horizontally relative to the water tank 100, in some embodiments of the present invention, the outer peripheral contour of the lower part of the main body 200 is in close contact with the inner peripheral contour of the annular shroud 121, the top cover 120 is provided with a positioning protrusion 123, and the bottom of the main body 200 is provided with a positioning groove that fits into the positioning protrusion 123.

[0032] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, in some embodiments of the present invention, a roller assembly 600 is provided at the bottom of the water tank 100 and / or the bottom of the main body 200, allowing a user to easily push and move the water tank 100 and the main body 200, and also making it easier for the user to move the water tank 100 to a position from which water can be poured.

[0033] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any manner, and for the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments have been 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.

[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 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 limited only by the claims and their equivalents. [Explanation of symbols]

[0035] 100 water tank Containment Room 101 110 Tank body 120 Top cover 121 Circular Shroud 122 Water outlet 123 Positioning protrusion 200 units 300 flexible hose 310 Water pump 400 Water Storage Box 500 Control Assembly 510 Floating member 520 Switch parts 600 Roller Assembly

Claims

1. a water tank having a storage chamber with an opening; A main body with a dehumidifying device inside, a flexible hose connected between the drain end of the dehumidifier and the storage chamber and equipped with a water pump; A separate-type dehumidifier characterized in that the main body has an operating position and a storage position relative to the water tank, and when the main body is in the operating position, the main body is located to the side of the water tank, and when the main body is in the storage position, part or all of the main body is stored within the storage chamber.

2. 2. The separate-type dehumidifier of claim 1, wherein a water storage box is provided at the bottom of the main body and is connected to the drain end of the dehumidifier, one end of the flexible hose is connected to the water storage box, and a control assembly is provided within the water storage box to drive the water pump to operate intermittently.

3. 3. The separate-type dehumidifier according to claim 2, wherein the control assembly includes a floating member that is movably mounted within the water storage box, and a switch member that cooperates with the floating member, the switch member being electrically connected to the water pump, and when the floating member moves upward by a certain distance, the switch member is triggered to start the water pump.

4. 3. The separate-type dehumidifier according to claim 2, wherein a drawer groove is recessed in one side wall of the base of the main body, the drain end of the dehumidifier is located at the top of the drawer groove, and the water storage box is slidably located within the drawer groove.

5. The separate-type dehumidifier of claim 1, characterized in that the main body is arranged vertically, a drain outlet communicating with the drain end of the dehumidifier is provided at the bottom of the main body, and both ends of the flexible hose are removably connected to the drain outlet and the water tank, respectively.

6. The separate-type dehumidifier according to claim 5, characterized in that the water tank includes a tank body and a top cover, the internal cavity of the tank body forms the storage chamber that opens upward, and the top cover is removably attached to the opening of the storage chamber.

7. 7. The separate-type dehumidifier according to claim 6, wherein the main body is completely housed within the storage chamber, and the top cover abuts against a top wall of the main body when attached to the opening of the storage chamber.

8. 7. A separate-type dehumidifier as described in claim 6, characterized in that the outer peripheral edge of the top cover is provided with an annular shroud protruding upward, the top cover is provided with a water inlet communicating with the storage chamber, the main body can be placed on the top cover, and condensed water discharged from the drain outlet can fall onto the top cover and enter the storage chamber through the water inlet.

9. A separate-type dehumidifier as described in claim 8, characterized in that the outer peripheral contour of the lower part of the main body is in close contact with the inner peripheral contour of the annular shroud, a positioning protrusion is provided on the top cover, and a positioning groove that fits into the positioning protrusion is provided on the bottom of the main body.

10. The separate-type dehumidifier according to claim 1, wherein a roller assembly is provided on the bottom of the water tank and / or the bottom of the main body.

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