Humidity control device, air conditioning and humidity control device, and house equipped with air conditioning and humidity control device

Abstract

To provide a humidity-conditioning device and the like improving the durability of a drive part.SOLUTION: A batch type humidity-conditioning device 15 is for conditioning humidity of air, and includes a humidity-conditioning part 16, a drive part 28, and a control device 25. The humidity-conditioning part 16 includes a first chamber 45 and a second chamber 46 each provided with a humidity-conditioning material 43 for conditioning the humidity of air passing therethrough. The control device 25 rotates the humidity-conditioning part 16 by almost 180 degrees by driving the drive part 28, and thereby operates to alternately switch between a first condition where the first chamber 45 is made to be in a humidity releasing state and the second chamber 46 is made to be in a humidity absorbing state and a second condition where the second chamber 46 is made to be in a humidity releasing state and the first chamber 45 is made to be in a humidity absorbing state. The rotational direction of the humidity conditioning part 16 at the time of the switching operation is a direction where the first chamber 45 or the second chamber 46 put in the humidity absorbing state until immediately before the switching between the first condition and the second condition moves downward.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a humidity control device and the like. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 below describes a batch-type humidity control system having a humidity control chamber. The humidity control chamber is configured to include a first chamber and a second chamber that are independent of each other, and a humidity control material is disposed inside them. These chambers are alternately supplied with air with a low relative humidity that has been conditioned by an air conditioner and air with a high relative humidity that puts the humidity control material into a moisture-absorbing state. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-071891 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The humidity control system requires a large number of flow path switching devices such as dampers to switch the flow of air supplied to each chamber, which poses a problem in that maintenance of the switching devices and the like is time-consuming.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned problems, attempts have been made to rotate the chambers themselves around a horizontal axis using the power of a drive unit (such as an electric motor) to switch the air supplied to each chamber. However, a weight difference can occur between a chamber in a hygroscopic state and a chamber in a dehygroscopic state due to the difference in the amount of water vapor (moisture) adsorbed. Therefore, it is important to consider the weight difference between the chambers in order to reduce the torque of the drive unit for rotating the chambers and improve their durability.

[0006] The present invention has been devised in view of the above circumstances, and has as its main object to provide a humidity control device and the like that can improve the durability of the drive unit. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention is a batch-type humidity control device for controlling the humidity of air, comprising: a humidity control unit rotatable around a horizontal rotation axis; a drive unit for rotating the humidity control unit; and a control device for controlling the drive unit; the humidity control unit includes a first chamber and a second chamber each having a humidity control material therein for controlling the humidity of air passing through; the first chamber is arranged on one side of the rotation axis in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the rotation axis; and the second chamber is arranged on the other side of the rotation axis in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the rotation axis; the control device drives the drive unit to rotate the humidity control unit approximately 180 degrees, thereby alternately switching between a first state in which the first chamber is in a moisture-releasing state and the second chamber is in a moisture-absorbing state, and a second state in which the second chamber is in a moisture-releasing state and the first chamber is in a moisture-absorbing state; and the rotation direction of the humidity control unit during the switching operation is the direction in which the first chamber or the second chamber, which was in a moisture-absorbing state immediately before switching between the first state and the second state, moves downward. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] By adopting the above-described configuration, the humidity control device etc. of the present invention can reduce the torque of the drive unit for rotating the humidity control unit, thereby improving the durability of the drive unit. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a conceptual cross-sectional view of a house equipped with an air conditioning and humidity control device of the present embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective view showing a main casing of an air conditioning / humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view of FIG. 2. [Figure 4]FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 2. [Figure 5] FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the humidity control device. [Figure 7] FIG. 1(a) is a cross-sectional view showing a first state, and FIG. 1(b) is a cross-sectional view showing a second state. [Figure 8] 10(a) to 10(c) are cross-sectional views of the side of the humidity control device, showing the humidity control element of the chamber being removed from the inspection door. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be understood that the drawings include exaggerated representations and representations that differ from the dimensional ratios of actual structures in order to facilitate understanding of the contents of the invention. Furthermore, identical or common elements are designated by the same reference numerals throughout the embodiments, and redundant explanations will be omitted. Furthermore, the specific configurations shown in the embodiments and drawings are for the purpose of understanding the contents of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the drawings.

[0011] The humidity control device of this embodiment is for controlling the humidity of air. The humidity control device of this embodiment is configured as a batch-type humidity control device that can alternately repeat moisture release and moisture absorption in a predetermined cycle.

[0012] The humidity control apparatus of this embodiment is installed in, for example, a house equipped with a central air conditioning system. In this embodiment, the humidity control apparatus is interposed in an air transport path to living rooms.

[0013] [Residential] 1 is a conceptual cross-sectional view of a house 2 equipped with a central air-conditioning system 1. The house 2 of this embodiment is configured to include, for example, an underfloor space 3 and an above-floor space 4.

[0014] In this embodiment, the above-floor space 4 is provided with, for example, a plurality of rooms 5. The rooms 5 include rooms on the first floor, but may also include rooms on the second floor or higher (not shown). Each room 5 is separated by, for example, a door 6, and air A2 circulates through gaps 7 formed in the door 6.

[0015] [Whole building air conditioning system] The central air-conditioning system 1 of this embodiment is for adjusting the humidity of air A1 conditioned by an air conditioner 13 (hereinafter, sometimes simply referred to as "conditioned air") and supplying the air to a plurality of rooms 5.

[0016] The whole-building air-conditioning system 1 of this embodiment is configured to include an air conditioning / humidity control device 10 and a first flow path 11. The first flow path 11 of this embodiment is connected between the air conditioning / humidity control device 10 and a plurality of living rooms 5. This allows the first flow path 11 to supply conditioned air (humidity-controlled conditioned air) A1 from the air conditioning / humidity control device 10 to a plurality of living rooms 5. The first flow path 11 of this embodiment can be set as appropriate as long as it can supply conditioned air A1 to a plurality of living rooms 5. The first flow path 11 of this embodiment is formed by a duct formed in a cylindrical shape, but may also be formed, for example, by a space surrounded by a partition wall (not shown).

[0017] [Air conditioning and humidity control equipment] The air conditioning / humidity control apparatus 10 of this embodiment is configured to include a main casing 12, an air conditioner 13, an air compressor 14, and a humidity control device 15 (humidity control section 16). Furthermore, a filter member 17 is disposed in the air conditioning / humidity control apparatus 10 of this embodiment. Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the main casing 12 of the air conditioning / humidity control apparatus 10. Fig. 3 is a partial perspective view of Fig. 2. Fig. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of Fig. 2. In this embodiment, the position of each component of the air conditioning / humidity control apparatus 10 is specified on an orthogonal coordinate system consisting of an x-axis, a y-axis, and a z-axis that is perpendicular to the x-axis and y-axis.

[0018] [Main casing] 2 and 3, the main casing 12 of this embodiment is formed in a box shape having an internal space 18. The space 18 of this embodiment is divided by a frame 19 and a face material 20 supported by the frame 19. The face material 20 may include, for example, a heat insulating material (not shown) for insulating the interior of the space 18 from the outside of the main casing 12.

[0019] 3 and 4, the space 18 in this embodiment is divided into a first space 18A, a second space 18B, and a third space 18C by a first partitioning surface member 20A (including a first side surface member 33A of the sub-casing 27 in this example) provided in the main casing 12. The first partitioning surface member 20A (first side surface member 33A) in this embodiment is disposed in approximately the center of the main casing 12 in the x-axis direction. As a result, the first space 18A and the second space 18B are adjacent to each other in the x-axis direction with the first partitioning surface member 20A (first side surface member 33A) interposed therebetween.

[0020] In this embodiment, the first partition surface member 20A (first side surface member 33A) extends in the z-axis direction from one end (in this example, the upper end) of the main casing 12 to the other end (in this example, the lower end) and terminates without reaching the other end. This divides the space 18 into a third space 18C that communicates with the first space 18A and the second space 18B on the other end side of the first partition surface member 20A (first side surface member 33A).

[0021] 2 and 3, the main casing 12 of this embodiment is provided with an openable and closable door section 21. Opening this door section 21 allows easy access to the internal space 18 of the main casing 12. This improves the ease of maintenance of the air conditioning and humidity control apparatus 10. The door section 21 of this embodiment is configured to include a first door section 21A and a second door section 21B. The first door section 21A and the second door section 21B are aligned in the direction of the z-axis (in this example, the up-down direction) z, but this is not particularly limited.

[0022] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the main casing 12 of this embodiment has at least one inlet 22, at least one outlet 23, and an internal flow passage 24 (shown in Figure 4) that connects the inlet 22 and the outlet 23.

[0023] The inlet 22 of this embodiment is for supplying air to the space 18 of the main casing 12. The inlet 22 of this embodiment is formed, for example, as a hole that connects the outside of the main casing 12 (in this example, the above-floor space 4 shown in FIG. 1 ) with the space 18 of the main casing 12.

[0024] In this embodiment, the inlet 22 is provided on one end (upper end) of the main casing 12 in the direction of the z-axis. Furthermore, the inlet 22 is provided on one side (first space 18A) of the first partition surface material 20A in the direction of the x-axis. This allows the inlet 22 to supply air (in this example, air A2 inside the house 2) to the first space 18A.

[0025] In this embodiment, the inlet 22 is formed so as to be able to supply air A2 inside the house 2 (in this example, return air from the multiple living rooms 5) to the space 18 of the main casing 12, but is not limited to this. The inlet 22 may be formed so as to be able to supply, for example, outside air for ventilation (not shown). Furthermore, a plurality of inlets 22 may be provided so as to be able to supply the air A2 inside the house 2 and the outside air for ventilation independently.

[0026] The outlet 23 in this embodiment is for supplying, for example, conditioned air (in this example, humidity-controlled conditioned air) A1 in the space 18 of the main casing 12 to the outside of the main casing 12. The outlet 23 in this embodiment is formed as a hole that connects the space in the main casing 12 with the outside of the main casing 12 (in this example, the first flow path 11).

[0027] In this embodiment, the outlet 23 is provided on one end (upper end) of the main casing 12 in the direction of the z-axis. Furthermore, the outlet 23 is provided on the other side (second space 18B) of the first partition surface member 20A in the direction of the x-axis. This allows the outlet 23 to extract air from the second space 18B and supply it to the outside of the main casing 12 (in this example, the first flow path 11).

[0028] In this embodiment, the outlet 23 is connected to the first flow path 11. As a result, the air in the second space 18B (conditioned air A1) can be supplied from the outlet 23 through the first flow path 11 to a plurality of rooms 5 (shown in FIG. 1).

[0029] 4, the internal flow path 24 of this embodiment communicates between the inlet 22 and the outlet 23. As a result, the internal flow path 24 of this embodiment can condition the air (in this example, return air) A2 supplied from the inlet 22 by the air conditioner 13, and can also guide the conditioned air A1 to the outlet 23 (first flow path 11).

[0030] In this embodiment, the internal flow path 24 is made up of a first space 18A communicating with the inlet 22, a second space 18B communicating with the outlet 23, and a third space 18C communicating between the first space 18A and the second space 18B. As a result, the internal flow path 24 is formed in a U-shape when viewed from the side in the y-axis direction.

[0031] [Air conditioner] The air conditioner 13 of this embodiment is configured, for example, as a typical split-type air conditioner for home use. The air conditioner 13 includes, as a set, an indoor unit 13A and an outdoor unit (not shown) installed outside the house 2. The indoor unit 13A has an inlet 13a and an outlet 13b.

[0032] The air conditioner 13 (indoor unit 13A) of this embodiment is disposed in the internal flow path 24 of the main casing 12. In this embodiment, the indoor unit 13A is disposed in the first space 18A (on the inlet 22 side) of the internal flow path 24.

[0033] The air inlet 13a of this embodiment takes in air A2 supplied from the inlet 22 (in this example, air (return air) inside the house 2) and supplies it to a heat exchanger (not shown) provided inside the indoor unit 13A. On the other hand, the air outlet 13b of this embodiment discharges air A1 conditioned by the heat exchanger to the outlet 23 side (the downstream side of the internal flow path 24 (the third space 18C and second space 18B side)).

[0034] The set temperature and air volume (blowout air volume) of the air conditioner 13 are controlled, for example, by a control device 25 (shown in FIG. 1). The control device 25 of this embodiment is installed, for example, on a partition wall of the living room 5, but is not limited to this configuration. The control device 25 is configured to include a calculation unit (not shown) made up of a CPU (central processing unit), a memory unit (not shown) in which control procedures are stored in advance, and a working memory (not shown) for reading the control procedures from the memory unit.

[0035] [Air pressure supply device] 1 and 4, the air pressure feeder 14 of this embodiment is disposed in the internal flow path 24 of the main casing 12 and is intended to generate an air flow from the inlet 22 toward the outlet 23. This air flow allows air (return air) A2 within the house 2 to be taken in from the inlet 22 and conditioned by the air conditioner 13. Furthermore, the air flow allows conditioned air A1 discharged from the air conditioner 13 to be smoothly guided toward the outlet 23.

[0036] There are no particular limitations on the air pressure feeder 14 as long as it can generate the air flow described above. The air pressure feeder 14 of this embodiment is configured as a fan 14A.

[0037] In this embodiment, the air pressure sending tool 14 is located between the air conditioner 13 and the humidity control section 16 (in this example, the third space 18C) in the internal flow path 24, but is not limited to this. The air pressure sending tool 14 may be located, for example, between the humidity control section 16 (humidity control device 15) and the outlet 23.

[0038] [Filter material] The filter member 17 of this embodiment is for purifying air. The filter member 17 of this embodiment is disposed in the internal flow path 24 of the main casing 12. Such a filter member 17 can purify the air in the internal flow path 24.

[0039] The filter member 17 of this embodiment is located between the air conditioner 13 and the humidity control section 16 (humidity control device 15) in the internal flow path 24. This allows the filter member 17 to supply purified conditioned air A1 to the humidity control section 16, thereby preventing the humidity control section 16 from being soiled or damaged.

[0040] There are no particular limitations on the filter member 17 as long as it can purify the air. Examples of the filter member 17 include a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter, a photocatalytic filter, an activated carbon deodorizing filter, an electrostatic dust collecting filter, etc., which may be arranged alone or in combination.

[0041] [Humidity control device (humidity control section)] 4, the humidity control device 15 (humidity control section 16) of this embodiment is disposed in the internal flow path 24 of the main casing 12, and on the outlet 23 side of the air conditioner 13. This enables the humidity control device 15 (humidity control section 16) to control the humidity of the conditioned air A1 of the air conditioner 13.

[0042] The position of the humidity control device 15 (humidity control section 16) of this embodiment is not particularly limited as long as it is disposed in the internal flow path 24 of the main casing 12 and closer to the outlet 23 (downstream of the internal flow path 24) than the air conditioner 13. The humidity control device 15 (humidity control section 16) of this embodiment is provided in the second space 18B.

[0043] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the humidity control device 15 of this embodiment is configured to include a casing 26 (sub-casing 27), a humidity control section 16 (shown in Figures 3 and 4), and a drive section 28 (shown in Figures 3 and 4).

[0044] [Casing (secondary casing)] The casing 26 of this embodiment is configured as a sub-casing 27 in which the humidity control section 16 (shown in FIGS. 3 and 4) is disposed within the main casing 12. As shown in FIG. 4, the casing 26 (sub-casing 27) of this embodiment is formed in a box shape having a space 29 therein.

[0045] The sub-casing 27 (casing 26) of this embodiment is fixed to the main casing 12 in a manner that allows it to be disassembled. This improves the maintainability of the humidity control device 15. The sub-casing 27 may also be configured integrally with the main casing 12 (fixed so that it cannot be disassembled). FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the humidity control device 15. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the humidity control device 15.

[0046] 4 to 6, the casing 26 (sub-casing 27) of this embodiment is configured to include a bottom surface member 31 and a top surface member 32 arranged on both sides in the direction of the z-axis, and a plurality of side surface members 33 arranged between the bottom surface member 31 and the top surface member 32. A space 29 is defined in the casing 26 by the bottom surface member 31, the top surface member 32, and the plurality of side surface members 33.

[0047] In this embodiment, the lower surface member 31, the upper surface member 32, and the plurality of side surface members 33 are each formed to have a rectangular shape in a plan view. As a result, the casing 26 (sub-casing 27) is formed to have a rectangular shape in a plan view seen from each of the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis directions. The lower surface member 31, the upper surface member 32, and the plurality of side surface members 33 may include a heat insulating material (not shown).

[0048] 5, the lower surface material 31 and the upper surface material 32 of this embodiment extend in the x-axis-y-axis plane. The lower surface material 31 and the upper surface material 32 are disposed spaced apart from each other in the z-axis direction.

[0049] As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the multiple side members 33 of this embodiment are configured to include a first side member 33A, a second side member 33B, a third side member 33C, and a fourth side member 33D.

[0050] In this embodiment, the first side member 33A and the second side member 33B extend in the y-axis-z-axis plane. These first side member 33A and second side member 33B are arranged spaced apart from each other in the x-axis direction. As shown in Fig. 4, the first side member 33A in this embodiment is fixed to the first partition panel member 20A of the main casing 12, but this is not limited to this.

[0051] 5, the third side member 33C and the fourth side member 33D of this embodiment extend in the x-axis-z-axis plane and are spaced apart from each other in the y-axis direction.

[0052] 5 and 6, the casing 26 (sub-casing 27) of this embodiment is provided with a second partition member 34 for dividing the space 29. The second partition member 34 of this embodiment extends in the x-axis-z-axis plane and is disposed between the third side member 33C and the fourth side member 33D in the y-axis direction. This second partition member 34 can divide the interior of the casing 26 into two spaces 29, 29 in the y-axis direction.

[0053] In the casing 26 (sub-casing 27) of this embodiment, one space 29 in the y-axis direction is configured as the second space 18B, and the other space 29 is configured as the fourth space 18D. The fourth space 18D of this embodiment does not communicate with the first space 18A and the third space 18C in the main casing 12 shown in FIG.

[0054] The casing 26 (sub-casing 27) of this embodiment is configured to include a first inlet 35A, a second inlet 35B, a first outlet 36A, and a second outlet 36B as air inlets and outlets.

[0055] The first inlet 35A of this embodiment is formed in the bottom surface member 31. On the other hand, the second inlet 35B of this embodiment is formed in the fourth side surface member 33D. Furthermore, the first outlet 36A and the second outlet 36B of this embodiment are formed in the top surface member 32. However, the positions of the first inlet 35A, the second inlet 35B, the first outlet 36A and the second outlet 36B are not limited to this embodiment.

[0056] The first inlet 35A and the first outlet 36A in this embodiment are provided on one side in the y-axis direction of the casing 26 (sub-casing 27) (in this example, one side (second space 18B side) of the second partition surface member 34). This allows the first inlet 35A and the first outlet 36A to communicate between the second space 18B and the outside of the casing 26 (sub-casing 27).

[0057] 4, the first inlet 35A of this embodiment communicates with the third space 18C (air pressure feeder 14) of the main casing 12. This allows the first inlet 35A to supply conditioned air A1 from the third space 18C to the second space 18B (one space 29). Meanwhile, the first outlet 36A of this embodiment constitutes the outlet 23 of the main casing 12. Therefore, the first flow path 11 is connected to the first outlet 36A.

[0058] 5, the second inlet 35B and the second outlet 36B in this embodiment are provided on the other side in the y-axis direction of the casing 26 (sub-casing 27) (in this example, the other side (the fourth space 18D side) of the second partition surface member 34). As a result, the second inlet 35B and the second outlet 36B communicate between the fourth space 18D and the outside of the casing 26 (sub-casing 27).

[0059] The second inlet 35B of this embodiment is connected to an outside air supply unit 37 that supplies outside air A3 to the humidity control unit 16. As shown in FIG. 1, the outside air supply unit 37 of this embodiment is configured to include a second flow path 38. One end of the second flow path 38 is arranged in an attic 39 of the house 2. Outside air A3 for ventilation is supplied to this attic 39. Meanwhile, the other end of the second flow path 38 is connected to the second inlet 35B. As a result, outside air A3 is supplied to the fourth space 18D shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 via the second inlet 35B.

[0060] In this embodiment, the second flow path 38 is formed by a duct formed in a cylindrical shape, but is not particularly limited to this. The second flow path 38 may be formed, for example, by a space surrounded by a partition wall (not shown). As shown in Fig. 1, the second flow path 38 may be provided with a fan 40 capable of compressing and sending outside air A3 from one end side (the attic 39 side) to the other end side (the second inlet 35B side).

[0061] 5 and 6, the second outlet 36B in this embodiment is connected to one end of the third flow path 41. The other end of the third flow path 41 is disposed in the attic 39, as shown in FIG. 1. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, air A3 in the fourth space 18D can be supplied to the attic 39 (shown in FIG. 1) via the second outlet 36B and the third flow path 41.

[0062] 3 to 5, the casing 26 (sub-casing 27) of this embodiment is preferably provided with an openable and closable inspection door 42. Opening such an inspection door 42 allows easy access to the inside of the casing 26 (sub-casing 27) (in this example, the humidity control section 16 (humidity control material 43)), improving maintainability.

[0063] The inspection door 42 can be configured as appropriate as long as it can open and close the casing 26 (sub-casing 27). As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the inspection door 42 of this embodiment is provided on the other end (lower side) of the first side member 33A and is configured as a door that can rotate around the y-axis. Therefore, for example, the inspection door 42 can be opened from the outside of the main casing 12 by opening the door portion 21 (shown in FIG. 2) and removing the filter member 17. This allows easy access to the interior of the sub-casing 27.

[0064] [Humidity control section] 5 and 6, the humidity control unit 16 of this embodiment includes a first chamber 45 and a second chamber 46 each having a humidity control material 43 therein for controlling the humidity of air passing through. The first chamber 45 and the second chamber 46 are arranged side by side in the y-axis direction.

[0065] [1st chamber and 2nd chamber] The first chamber 45 and the second chamber 46 can be formed as appropriate as long as they can accommodate the humidity conditioner 43 inside.

[0066] In this embodiment, the first chamber 45 is configured to include a first partition 47, a second partition 48, a first side member 33A, and a second side member 33B. A humidity control material 43 is placed in the internal space (first chamber 45) defined by the first partition 47, the second partition 48, the first side member 33A, and the second side member 33B.

[0067] In this embodiment, the first partition 47 is formed in a plate shape extending in the x-axis-z-axis plane. When the longitudinal direction of the first partition 47 is parallel to the z-axis, the first partition 47 forms part of the second partition surface member 34.

[0068] The second partitioning portion 48 of this embodiment is formed in a plate shape extending in the x-axis-z-axis plane, similar to the first partitioning portion 47. The second partitioning portion 48 is fixed to the first partitioning portion 47, for example, via a connecting portion (not shown).

[0069] In this embodiment, second chamber 46 is configured to include first partition 47, third partition 49, first side member 33A, and second side member 33B. Humidity conditioner 43 is placed in the internal space (second chamber 46) defined by first partition 47, third partition 49, first side member 33A, and second side member 33B.

[0070] The third partition portion 49 of this embodiment is formed in a plate shape extending in the x-axis-z-axis plane, similar to the first partition portion 47 and the second partition portion 48. The third partition portion 49 is fixed to the first partition portion 47, for example, via a connecting portion (not shown).

[0071] The humidity control units 16 of the first chamber 45 and the second chamber 46 of this embodiment can rotate around a horizontal rotation axis 51. The rotation axis 51 of this embodiment extends along the x-axis and is provided in the first partition 47. One end of the rotation axis 51 is connected to the drive unit 28 (shown in FIGS. 4 and 5). As shown in FIG. 4, the other end of the rotation axis 51 is supported by a bearing (not shown) provided in the second side member 33B. This allows the humidity control units 16 to rotate around the rotation axis 51. The first chamber 45 of this embodiment is disposed on one side of the rotation axis 51 in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the rotation axis 51. Meanwhile, the second chamber 46 of this embodiment is disposed on the other side of the rotation axis 51 in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the rotation axis 51. The horizontal direction perpendicular to the rotation axis 51 is the direction of the y-axis.

[0072] 5 and 6, the first chamber 45 and the second chamber 46 of this embodiment are open at both ends in the longitudinal direction (the direction of the z-axis) of the first partition section 47, the second partition section 48, and the third partition section 49. This allows air to pass through the first chamber 45 and the second chamber 46 along the z-axis, i.e., the up-and-down direction.

[0073] In order to allow the air supplied from the first inlet 35A and the second inlet 35B to pass efficiently into the first chamber 45 and the second chamber 46 (humidity control material 43), it is preferable that the casing 26 be provided with, for example, a fourth partition 52. In this embodiment, the fourth partition 52 is intended to fill the gap between the second partition 48 and the third side member 33C and the gap between the third partition 49 and the fourth side member 33D. Such a fourth partition 52 makes it possible to prevent the air supplied from the first inlet 35A and the second inlet 35B from passing through the gaps.

[0074] In this embodiment, the first chamber 45 and the second chamber 46 have substantially the same shape. As a result, the first chamber 45 and the second chamber 46 have substantially the same weight in a dry state. "Substantially the same weight" refers to weights that are intentionally designed to be the same weight, and a difference of about 5% is allowed, taking into account manufacturing errors and the like.

[0075] [Humidity-regulating material] The humidity-conditioning material 43 is for conditioning the humidity of the air passing through the first chamber 45 and the second chamber 46. The humidity-conditioning material 43 of this embodiment has moisture absorption and desorption properties that enable it to adsorb water vapor from air with a high relative humidity and to release the adsorbed water vapor into air with a low relative humidity.

[0076] The humidity control material 43 is not particularly limited as long as it has moisture absorption and release properties. The humidity control material 43 of this embodiment is composed of a humidity control element 53.

[0077] As shown in Fig. 5, the humidity control element 53 of this embodiment is formed by stacking a plurality of humidity control sheets 54 at intervals (for example, stacked in a honeycomb or double-tiered configuration) so that air (air along the z-axis direction) can pass through. Such a humidity control element 53 can effectively increase the moisture exchange area. The humidity control sheets 54 carry, for example, an adsorbent material (not shown) similar to that described in Patent Document 1.

[0078] Each humidity control material 43 of this embodiment is configured to include a plurality of separable humidity control elements 53. For example, in the first chamber 45, the plurality of humidity control elements 53 include a first humidity control element 53A and a second humidity control element 53B adjacent thereto in the y-axis direction. In the second chamber 46, the humidity control elements 53 include a first humidity control element 53C on the rotating shaft 51 side and a second humidity control element 53D adjacent thereto in the y-axis direction. The four humidity control elements 53 (first humidity control element 53A, second humidity control element 53B, first humidity control element 53C, and second humidity control element 53D) have the same shape.

[0079] [Drive unit] As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the drive unit 28 of this embodiment is for rotating the humidity control unit 16 (first chamber 45 and second chamber 46) around a rotation axis 51 inside the casing 26 (sub-casing 27). The drive unit 28 is not particularly limited as long as it is capable of rotating the humidity control unit 16. The drive unit 28 of this embodiment is configured, for example, as an electric motor that can be rotated. Such a drive unit 28 can rotate the humidity control unit 16 by being connected to the rotation axis 51. In FIG. 6, the rotational trajectory of the humidity control unit 16 is shown by a virtual line.

[0080] In this embodiment, the drive unit 28 is fixed to the first side member 33A. As shown in Figures 3 and 4, in this embodiment, the drive unit 28 is exposed in the first space 18A. This allows easy access to the drive unit 28 from the door portion 21 provided in the main casing 12 through the first space 18A, improving maintainability.

[0081] The drive unit 28 of this embodiment is configured to switch the humidity control unit 16 between a first state and a second state by rotating the humidity control unit 16 approximately 180 degrees around the rotation axis 51. Note that the term "approximately" indicates an allowable range for the intended air flow into the first chamber 45 and the second chamber 46, even assuming some margin of error, and includes an error of approximately ±5 degrees. FIG. 7(a) is a cross-sectional view showing the first state. FIG. 7(b) is a cross-sectional view showing the second state. In FIG. 7, the humidity control material 43 in the first chamber 45 and the humidity control material 43 in the second chamber 46 are colored differently to make them easier to distinguish. Furthermore, the outside air A3 in FIG. 7 is colored.

[0082] In this embodiment, the control device 25 controls the drive unit 28 to switch the humidity adjustment unit 16 between the first state and the second state.

[0083] [First state] 7(a), in the first state, the humidity control material 43 in the first chamber 45 is in a moisture releasing state, and the humidity control material 43 in the second chamber 46 is in a moisture absorbing state. The first state is, for example, a state in which air A1 from the first inlet 35A flows through the first chamber 45 to the first outlet 36A, and air A3 from the second inlet 35B flows through the second chamber 46 to the second outlet 36B.

[0084] The first inlet 35A is supplied with conditioned air A1 from the air conditioner 13 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, in winter, when the air conditioner 13 is in heating operation, the relative humidity of the conditioned air (heated conditioned air) A1 decreases. When this conditioned air A1 with a low relative humidity passes from one end 45a to the other end 45b in the z-axis direction of the first chamber 45 (humidity control element 53), water vapor adsorbed to the humidity control material 43 (humidity control element 53) of the first chamber 45 is released (moisture-releasing state). This increases the relative humidity of the conditioned air A1.

[0085] In the first state of this embodiment, the relative humidity of the air (conditioned air A1) in the first chamber 45 gradually increases from one end 45a of the first chamber 45 to the other end 45b due to the release of water vapor from the humidity control material 43 (humidity control element 53). Then, the conditioned air A1 with an increased relative humidity (which has passed through the other end 45b of the first chamber 45) is supplied to multiple rooms 5 (shown in FIG. 1) from the first outlet 36A via the first flow path 11. As a result, in the first state, the multiple rooms 5 can be effectively humidified while being heated.

[0086] Meanwhile, outside air A3 is supplied to the second inlet 35B of the casing 26 (sub-casing 27) from the outside air supply unit 37. For example, the outside air A3 in winter has a higher relative humidity than the outside air in summer (not shown). When this high-relative-humidity outside air A3 passes from one end 46a to the other end 46b in the z-axis direction of the second chamber 46, water vapor contained in the outside air A3 is adsorbed (moisture-absorbing state) by the humidity control material 43 (humidity control element 53) in the second chamber 46. This makes it possible to restore the humidifying capacity of the humidity control material 43.

[0087] In the first state of this embodiment, the relative humidity of the air (outside air A3) in the second chamber 46 gradually decreases from one end 46a to the other end 46b of the second chamber 46 due to adsorption of water vapor to the humidity control material 43 (humidity control element 53). Then, the outside air A3 with a reduced relative humidity (which has passed through the other end 46b of the second chamber 46) is supplied to the attic 39 (shown in FIG. 1) from the second outlet 36B via the third flow path 41. As a result, in the first state, it is possible to dehumidify the attic 39 (suppress condensation in the attic 39).

[0088] [Second state] 7(b), the second state is a state in which the humidity control unit 16 has rotated approximately 180 degrees around the rotation axis 51 from the first state. In the second state, the humidity control material 43 in the second chamber 46 is in a moisture-releasing state, and the humidity control material 43 in the first chamber 45 is in a moisture-absorbing state. In the second state, air A1 from the first inlet 35A flows through the second chamber 46 to the first outlet 36A, and air A3 from the second inlet 35B flows through the first chamber 45 to the second outlet.

[0089] The first inlet 35A is supplied with conditioned air A1 from the air conditioner 13 (in this example, conditioned air with a low relative humidity). When this conditioned air A1 with a low relative humidity passes from the other end 46b to the one end 46a of the second chamber 46, water vapor adsorbed by the humidity control material 43 in the second chamber 46 is released (moisture releasing state). This increases the relative humidity of the conditioned air A1.

[0090] In the second state of this embodiment, the relative humidity of the air (conditioned air A1) in the second chamber 46 gradually increases from the other end 46b to the one end 46a of the second chamber 46 due to the release of water vapor from the humidity control material 43 (humidity control element 53). The conditioned air A1 with an increased relative humidity (having passed through the one end 46a of the second chamber 46) is supplied to the multiple rooms 5 (shown in FIG. 1) from the first outlet 36A via the first flow path 11. As a result, in the second state, the multiple rooms 5 can be effectively humidified while being heated, similar to the first state.

[0091] The flow of conditioned air A1 in the second chamber 46 in the second state (flow from the other end 46b to the one end 46a) is opposite to (i.e., counterflow with) the flow of outside air A3 in the second chamber 46 in the first state shown in Figure 7(a) (flow from the one end 46a to the other end 46b).

[0092] As described above, the relative humidity of the air (conditioned air A1) in the second chamber 46 in the second state gradually increases from the other end 46b to the one end 46a. Meanwhile, the relative humidity of the air (outside air A3) in the second chamber 46 in the first state gradually decreases from the one end 46a to the other end 46b (i.e., similar to the second state, the relative humidity gradually increases from the other end 46b to the one end 46a). This prevents the difference in relative humidity between the first state (shown in FIG. 7(a)) and the second state (shown in FIG. 7(b)) from becoming uneven from the one end 46a to the other end 46b of the second chamber 46 (i.e., the difference in relative humidity can be made closer to uniform). Therefore, the humidity control device 15 of this embodiment can utilize the moisture absorption and desorption performance of the humidity control material 43 throughout the entire second chamber 46 from the one end 46a to the other end 46b, similar to the patent document (JP 2019-207062 A).

[0093] In the second state, outside air A3 (in this example, outside air with a high relative humidity) is supplied to the second inlet 35B from the outside air supply unit 37. When such outside air A3 with a high relative humidity passes from the other end 45b to the one end 45a of the first chamber 45, water vapor contained in the outside air A3 can be adsorbed by the humidity control material 43 in the first chamber 45 (moisture-absorbing state). This makes it possible to restore the humidifying ability of the humidity control material 43.

[0094] In the second state of this embodiment, the relative humidity of the air (outside air A3) in the first chamber 45 gradually decreases from the other end 45b to the one end 45a of the first chamber 45 due to adsorption of water vapor to the humidity control material 43 (humidity control element 53). Then, the outside air A3 with a reduced relative humidity (which has passed through the one end 45a of the first chamber 45) is supplied to the attic 39 (shown in FIG. 1) from the second outlet 36B via the third flow path 41. As a result, in the second state, it is possible to dehumidify the attic 39 (suppress condensation in the attic 39).

[0095] The flow of outside air A3 in the first chamber 45 in the second state (flow from the other end 45b to one end 45a) is opposite to (i.e., counterflow with) the flow of conditioned air A1 in the first chamber 45 in the first state shown in Figure 7(a) (flow from one end 45a to the other end 45b).

[0096] As described above, the relative humidity of the air (outside air A3) in the first chamber 45 in the second state gradually decreases from the other end 45b to the one end 45a. Meanwhile, the relative humidity of the air (conditioned air A1) in the first chamber 45 in the first state gradually increases from the one end 45a to the other end 45b (i.e., similar to the second state, the relative humidity gradually decreases from the other end 45b to the one end 45a). This prevents the difference in relative humidity between the first state (shown in FIG. 7(a)) and the second state (shown in FIG. 7(b)) from becoming uneven from the one end 45a to the other end 45b of the first chamber 45 (i.e., the difference in relative humidity can be made closer to uniform). Therefore, the humidity control device 15 of this embodiment can fully utilize the moisture absorption and desorption performance of the humidity control material 43 throughout the entire first chamber 45 from the one end 45a to the other end 45b.

[0097] [Effects of humidity control devices (houses)] In the humidity control device 15 of this embodiment, the drive unit 28 rotates the humidity control unit 16 around a horizontal rotation axis 51, thereby switching the humidity control unit 16 between a first state (shown in FIG. 7(a)) and a second state (shown in FIG. 7(b)). This switching allows the conditioned air A1 to pass alternately through the first chamber 45 and the second chamber 46. Therefore, the conditioned and humidified conditioned air A1 is supplied to the multiple rooms 5 continuously and efficiently.

[0098] Furthermore, by switching between the first state (shown in FIG. 7(a)) and the second state (shown in FIG. 7(b)), it is possible to pass outside air A3 (in this example, outside air with a high relative humidity) alternately through the first chamber 45 and the second chamber 46. This makes it possible to continuously restore the humidity conditioner 43 in the first chamber 45 and the second chamber 46.

[0099] In this manner, in the house 2 of the present embodiment, by interposing the humidity control device 15 in the air transport path to the living rooms 5, the humidity and air conditioning of the multiple living rooms 5 (shown in FIG. 1) can be stably performed. To stably control the humidity of the multiple living rooms 5, the timing for switching between the first state and the second state is preferably set, for example, to a predetermined time (e.g., the time until most of the water vapor contained in the humidity-controlling material 43 is released). The timing for switching between the first state and the second state may be set, for example, by sensing the humidity of the humidity-controlled air and setting the timing based on the sensed value. Specifically, for example, the relative humidity of the air A1 or A3 before and after passing through the first chamber 45 or the second chamber 46 may be measured by a humidity sensor (not shown), and the timing may be set to when the difference in relative humidity before and after passing through the first chamber 45 or the second chamber 46 is equal to or less than a predetermined value. This allows the first state and the second state to be switched, for example, when most of the water vapor has been released from the humidity-controlling material 43.

[0100] Furthermore, humidity control device 15 of the present embodiment can be switched between the first state and the second state simply by rotating humidity control unit 16 around horizontal rotation axis 51, and therefore does not require a damper as in Patent Document 1. Therefore, humidity control device 15 of the present embodiment can reduce the number of dampers and reduce maintenance.

[0101] In the first state shown in FIG. 7(a), the first outlet 36A and the first chamber 45 preferably form a linear flow path (indicated by a dashed line) along the z-axis. Similarly, in the second state shown in FIG. 7(b), the first outlet 36A and the second chamber 46 preferably form a linear flow path (indicated by a dashed line) along the z-axis. This configuration can reduce pressure loss of the humidity-conditioned air A1 between the first chamber 45 or the second chamber 46 and the first outlet 36A. Therefore, in the first state, the humidity-conditioned air A1 can be efficiently supplied to multiple rooms 5 (shown in FIG. 1).

[0102] Furthermore, in the first state, the first inlet 35A and the first chamber 45 preferably form a straight flow path along the z-axis (shown by the dashed line in FIG. 7(a)). Similarly, in the second state, the first inlet 35A and the second chamber 46 preferably form a straight flow path along the z-axis (shown by the dashed line in FIG. 7(b)). This reduces the pressure loss of the conditioned air A1 between the first inlet 35A and the first chamber 45 or the second chamber 46, and allows the conditioned air A1 to be smoothly guided into the first chamber 45. Therefore, the humidity of the conditioned air A1 can be efficiently controlled.

[0103] In the first state, the second outlet 36B and the second chamber 46 preferably form a straight flow path along the z-axis. In the second state, the second outlet 36B and the first chamber 45 preferably form a straight flow path along the z-axis. This reduces the pressure loss of the outside air A3 used to restore the humidity control material 43 between the first chamber 45 or the second chamber 46 and the second outlet 36B, allowing the outside air A3 to be efficiently supplied to the attic 39 (shown in FIG. 1).

[0104] [Rotation direction of humidity control unit] Next, the rotation direction of the humidity control unit 16 when switching between the first state and the second state will be described. For example, when the air conditioner 13 is in heating operation, water vapor adsorbed to the humidity control material 43 (humidity control element 53) in the first chamber 45 is released. Therefore, the weight of the first chamber 45 decreases by the amount of released water vapor. Meanwhile, water vapor contained in the outside air A3 is adsorbed to the humidity control material 43 (humidity control element 53) in the second chamber 46. Therefore, the weight of the second chamber 46 increases by the amount of adsorbed water vapor. In this way, a weight difference may occur between the first chamber 45 in the moisture-releasing state and the second chamber 46 in the moisture-absorbing state due to the difference in the amount of adsorbed water vapor (moisture). This weight difference is, for example, approximately 150 g per 1 kg of the humidity control material 43 (humidity control element 53).

[0105] In light of these characteristics, in the present invention, the rotation direction of humidity control unit 16 when switching between the first state and the second state is set to the direction in which first chamber 45 or second chamber 46, which was in a moisture-absorbing state immediately before switching between the first state and the second state, moves downward. In other words, the rotation direction of humidity control unit 16 is set to the direction favorable for rotation due to the weight difference between first chamber 45 and second chamber 46. This reduces the torque of drive unit 28 for rotating the chamber (humidity control unit 16), thereby improving the durability of drive unit 28.

[0106] For example, during heating operation of the air conditioner 13, conditioned air A1 with a low relative humidity generated by the air conditioner 13 is supplied to the first inlet 35A, and water vapor adsorbed to the humidity control element 53 is released. As a result, the weight of the first chamber 45 or the second chamber 46 located on the first inlet 35A side becomes lighter. On the other hand, outside air A3 with a high relative humidity is supplied to the second inlet 35B, and water vapor is adsorbed to the humidity control element 53. As a result, the weight of the first chamber 45 or the second chamber 46 located on the second inlet 35B side becomes heavier. In this way, the weight of the first chamber 45 or the second chamber 46 located on the second inlet 35B side becomes heavier than the weight of the first chamber 45 or the second chamber 46 located on the first inlet 35A side. Therefore, the rotation direction of the humidity control unit 16 during heating operation is the first rotation direction (counterclockwise in FIG. 7) in which the first chamber 45 or the second chamber 46 located on the heavier second inlet 35B side moves downward.

[0107] Furthermore, for example, during cooling operation of the air conditioner 13, conditioned air A1 with a high relative humidity generated by the air conditioner 13 is supplied to the first inlet 35A, and water vapor is adsorbed to the humidity control element 53. As a result, the weight of the first chamber 45 or the second chamber 46 located on the first inlet 35A side becomes heavier. On the other hand, outside air A3 with a low relative humidity is supplied to the second inlet 35B, and the water vapor adsorbed to the humidity control element 53 is released. As a result, the weight of the first chamber 45 or the second chamber 46 located on the second inlet 35B side becomes lighter. In this way, the weight of the first chamber 45 or the second chamber 46 located on the first inlet 35A side becomes heavier than the weight of the first chamber 45 or the second chamber 46 located on the second inlet 35B side. Therefore, the rotation direction of the humidity control unit 16 during cooling operation is the second rotation direction (clockwise in FIG. 7) in which the first chamber 45 or the second chamber 46 located on the side of the heavier first inlet 35A moves downward.

[0108] [Maintenance of humidity control unit] Figures 8(a) to (c) are cross-sectional side views of the humidity control device 15. Figures 8(a) to (c) illustrate the process of removing the humidity control element 53 from the humidity control unit 16 in order to perform maintenance (repair, replacement, etc.) on the humidity control element 53. In Figures 8(a) to (c), the humidity control unit 16 is in the second state shown in Figure 7(b).

[0109] In the second state, the first chamber 45 is in a moisture-absorbing state until immediately before switching to the first state. That is, the first chamber 45 is heavier than the second chamber 46. Next, the control device 25 drives the drive unit 28 to rotate the humidity control unit 16 by approximately 90 degrees in a rotation direction in which the first chamber 45 moves downward, as shown in FIG. 8(a). Because the first chamber 45, which has been in a moisture-absorbing state, is heavier than the second chamber 46, which has been in a moisture-releasing state, by rotating it in this direction, the torque of the drive unit 28 for rotating the chamber (humidity control unit 16) is reduced, thereby improving its durability.

[0110] 8(a), after the inspection door 42 is opened, the second humidity control element 53B of the first chamber 45 is pulled out through the inspection door 42. In this embodiment, the filter member 17 and the like are removed before the second humidity control element 53B is taken out.

[0111] 8(b), the control device 25 drives the drive unit 28 to rotate the humidity control unit 16 shown in FIG. 8(a) by approximately 180 degrees. The direction of rotation may be either. Then, the second humidity control element 53D and the first humidity control element 53C of the second chamber 46 are removed in this order through the inspection door 42.

[0112] Then, as shown in Figure 8(c), the control device 25 drives the drive unit 28 to rotate the humidity control unit 16 shown in Figure 8(b) by approximately 180 degrees. The direction of rotation at this time is not critical. Then, the first humidity control element 53A of the first chamber 45 is removed through the inspection door 42.

[0113] The four humidity control elements 53 (first humidity control element 53A, second humidity control element 53B, first humidity control element 53C, and second humidity control element 54D) can be attached by reversing the procedure for removing the humidity control elements 53 shown in Figure 8.

[0114] In this way, in the humidity control device 15 (humidity control section 16) of this embodiment, the humidity control element 53 can be easily taken in and out through the inspection door 42 provided on the casing 26 (sub-casing 27), thereby improving maintainability.

[0115] In the present embodiment, an example has been given in which the room 5 (shown in FIG. 1) is humidified in winter, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the air conditioned to the room 5 may be dehumidified in summer. In this case, by supplying conditioned air A1 having a high relative humidity (cooled) to one of the first chamber 45 and the second chamber 46 of the humidity control unit 16, the water vapor contained in the conditioned air A1 can be adsorbed to the humidity control material 43. Furthermore, by supplying outside air A3 having a low relative humidity to the other of the first chamber 45 and the second chamber 46, the water vapor adsorbed to the humidity control material 43 is released, and the dehumidifying capacity can be restored.

[0116] [Humidity control device (second embodiment)] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the humidity control material 43 in the embodiments described above is composed of multiple humidity control elements 53 (first humidity control element 53A, second humidity control element 53B), but is not limited to this. For example, the humidity control material 43 may be composed of only one humidity control element 53 (not shown). Such a humidity control material 43 can reduce manufacturing costs compared to when it is composed of multiple humidity control elements 53.

[0117] [Humidity control device (third embodiment)] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4 , the humidity control device 15 in the above-described embodiments is disposed in an air conditioning / humidity control device 10 including a main casing 12, an air conditioner 13, and an air compressor 14, but is not limited to this configuration. The humidity control device 15 (casing 26) may be disposed in a location (e.g., an attic 39) separate from the main casing 12 in which the air conditioner 13 is disposed. In this case, for example, a duct capable of supplying conditioned air A1 is provided between the main casing 12 and the humidity control device 15. This allows the humidity control device 15 to be installed anywhere within the house 2, thereby preventing the air conditioning / humidity control device 10 (main casing 12) from becoming larger. In this case, the conditioned air A1 is preferably supplied to the humidity control device 15 via an air flow path (not shown) extending between the main casing 12 and the casing 26 (sub-casing 27).

[0118] Although a particularly preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment and can be modified and implemented in various ways.

[0119] [Note] The present invention includes the following aspects.

[0120] [Invention 1] A batch-type humidity control device for controlling the humidity of air, The humidity control device includes a humidity control unit that is rotatable around a horizontal rotation axis, a drive unit that rotates the humidity control unit, and a control device that controls the drive unit, the humidity control unit includes a first chamber and a second chamber each having a humidity control material therein for controlling the humidity of air passing through the first chamber and the second chamber; the first chamber is disposed on one side of the rotation axis in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the rotation axis, the second chamber is disposed on the other side of the rotation axis in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the rotation axis, the control device drives the drive unit to rotate the humidity adjustment unit by approximately 180 degrees, This allows the device to alternately switch between a first state in which the first chamber is in a moisture-releasing state and the second chamber is in a moisture-absorbing state, and a second state in which the second chamber is in a moisture-releasing state and the first chamber is in a moisture-absorbing state, the rotation direction of the humidity control unit during the switching operation is a direction in which the first chamber or the second chamber, which has been in a moisture absorbing state immediately before the switching between the first state and the second state, moves downward. Humidity control device. [Invention 2] 2. The humidity control device according to claim 1, wherein the first chamber and the second chamber have substantially the same weight in a dry state. [Invention 3] The humidity control unit is disposed in a casing, the casing includes a first inlet, a second inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet as air inlets and outlets; air from the first inlet flows through one of the first chamber and the second chamber to the first outlet; 3. The humidity control device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the air from the second inlet flows through the other of the first chamber and the second chamber to the second outlet. [Invention 4] The present invention includes a humidity control device according to the third aspect of the present invention and an air conditioner, The first inlet is supplied with conditioned air generated by the air conditioner, The second inlet is supplied with outside air. [Invention 5] The air conditioning and humidity control device according to the present invention 4, wherein, during heating operation of the air conditioner, the rotation direction is a first rotation direction in which the first chamber or the second chamber located on the side of the second inlet moves downward. [Invention 6] An air conditioning and humidity control device as described in Invention 4 or 5, wherein, during cooling operation of the air conditioner, the rotation direction is a second rotation direction in which the first chamber or the second chamber located on the side of the first inlet moves downward. [Invention 7] A house equipped with an air conditioning and humidity control device according to any one of the present inventions 4 to 6. [Explanation of symbols]

[0121] 2. Housing 10 Air conditioning and humidity control equipment 13 Air conditioner 15 Humidity control device 16 Humidity control section 25 Control device 26 Casing 28 Drive unit 35A 1st entrance 35B 2nd entrance 36A Exit 1 36B 2nd exit 43 Humidity control materials 45 First Chamber 46 Second Chamber 51 Rotation axis

Claims

1. A batch-type humidity control device for controlling the humidity of air, The humidity control device includes a humidity control unit that is rotatable around a horizontal rotation axis, a drive unit that rotates the humidity control unit, and a control device that controls the drive unit, the humidity control unit includes a first chamber and a second chamber each having a humidity control material therein for controlling the humidity of air passing through the first chamber and the second chamber; the first chamber is disposed on one side of the rotation axis in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the rotation axis, the second chamber is disposed on the other side of the rotation axis in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the rotation axis, the control device drives the drive unit to rotate the humidity adjustment unit by approximately 180 degrees, This allows the device to alternately switch between a first state in which the first chamber is in a moisture-releasing state and the second chamber is in a moisture-absorbing state and a second state in which the second chamber is in a moisture-releasing state and the first chamber is in a moisture-absorbing state, a rotation direction of the humidity control unit during the switching operation is a direction in which the first chamber or the second chamber, which has been in a moisture absorbing state immediately before the switching between the first state and the second state, moves downward; Humidity control device.

2. The humidity control device according to claim 1 , wherein the first chamber and the second chamber have substantially the same weight in a dry state.

3. The humidity control unit is disposed in a casing, the casing includes a first inlet, a second inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet as air inlets and outlets; air from the first inlet flows through one of the first chamber and the second chamber to the first outlet; The humidity control device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the air from the second inlet flows through the other of the first chamber and the second chamber to the second outlet.

4. A humidity control device according to claim 3 and an air conditioner, The first inlet is supplied with conditioned air generated by the air conditioner, The air conditioning and humidity control device, wherein outside air is supplied to the second inlet.

5. 5. The air conditioning and humidity control device according to claim 4, wherein, during heating operation of the air conditioner, the rotation direction is a first rotation direction in which the first chamber or the second chamber located on the second inlet side moves downward.

6. 5. The air conditioning and humidity control device according to claim 4, wherein, during cooling operation of the air conditioner, the rotation direction is a second rotation direction in which the first chamber or the second chamber located on the side of the first inlet moves downward.

7. A house equipped with the air conditioning and humidity control device according to claim 4.

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