Dehumidification device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a dehumidification device. A dehumidification module according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a dehumidification member that comprises a membrane with which humid air comes into contact, and thus the contact surface area between humid air and the dehumidification member is increased, improving the moisture separation performance. The dehumidification device comprises a suction part and a discharge part, the suction part being formed on the front side of the dehumidification module, and the discharge part being formed on the rear side of the dehumidification module. When humid air flows from the suction part toward the discharge part, the humid air can pass along the longitudinal direction of the dehumidification module, thereby increasing the contact surface area between the humid air and the dehumidification module.

Description

dehumidifier

[0001] The present invention relates to a dehumidifying device.

[0002] A dehumidifier is a type of home appliance that lowers the humidity in a desired space by sucking in air from a desired space, removing the moisture contained in the air, and discharging the dehumidified air into the desired space.

[0003] Conventional dehumidifiers remove moisture by sucking in air from a desired space and passing it through a heat exchanger consisting of a condenser and an evaporator, thereby exchanging heat between the refrigerant flowing through the condenser and the air passing through the evaporator.

[0004] The evaporator absorbs heat from the surrounding air by evaporating the liquid refrigerant, and the condenser releases heat by condensing the gaseous refrigerant, thereby transferring the heat to the surrounding air. In other words, the air passing through the heat exchanger exchanges heat with the refrigerant as it passes through the evaporator, thereby lowering its humidity. As the air with reduced humidity passes through the condenser, it exchanges heat with the refrigerant, thereby undergoing a drying process.

[0005] The dried air passing through the above heat exchanger is discharged to the desired space, thereby lowering the humidity in the air of the desired space.

[0006] These conventional dehumidifiers had the problem of causing discomfort to the user due to the temperature of the discharged air rising.

[0007] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a dehumidifying device capable of implementing constant temperature dehumidification without increasing the temperature of an indoor space by selectively separating moisture in the air through a dehumidifying module including a membrane without operating a refrigeration cycle.

[0008] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a dehumidifying device having a dehumidifying module using a membrane (hollow fiber membrane) to increase the contact surface area between air and a dehumidifying member.

[0009] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a dehumidifying device that arranges a plurality of dehumidifying modules in a longitudinal direction inside a housing and reduces a dead zone inside the housing so that moist air introduced into the housing can pass through all of the plurality of dehumidifying modules.

[0010] The present invention aims to provide a dehumidifying device comprising a housing including a suction portion formed at the front end of the dehumidifying module and a discharge portion formed at the rear end of the dehumidifying module, and in which humid air can easily flow along the length direction of the dehumidifying module from the suction portion toward the discharge portion.

[0011] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a dehumidifying device having a guide structure that can increase the cross-sectional area of ​​a passage by changing the direction of air flow during the process in which humid air comes into contact with the surface area of ​​the dehumidifying module.

[0012] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a dehumidifying device capable of increasing the contact surface area between the humid air and the dehumidifying member by allowing the humid air to pass through a first part of the dehumidifying module while flowing in a first direction and allowing the humid air to pass through a second part of the dehumidifying module while flowing in a second direction.

[0013] The present invention aims to provide a dehumidifying device having a plurality of dehumidifying modules extending in the longitudinal direction and capable of increasing the contact surface area between humid air and the dehumidifying modules by reducing the gap between the plurality of dehumidifying modules.

[0014] The present invention aims to provide a dehumidifying device capable of passing through the entire surface area of ​​a dehumidifying module by forming a zigzag flow between a first flow path provided at the front of the housing and a second flow path provided at the rear of the housing when humid air flows from the bottom to the top of the dehumidifying module.

[0015] A dehumidifying module according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a dehumidifying member composed of a membrane with which moist air comes into contact, thereby increasing the contact surface area between moist air and the dehumidifying member and improving moisture separation performance.

[0016] The dehumidifying device includes a suction part and a discharge part, and the suction part is formed at the front end of the dehumidifying module and the discharge part is formed at the rear end of the dehumidifying module, so that when moist air flows from the suction part toward the discharge part, it can pass in the longitudinal direction of the dehumidifying module, thereby increasing the contact surface area between the moist air and the dehumidifying module.

[0017] In addition, since the direction of air flow and the direction of extension of the dehumidifying module are parallel, even if the air flow speed increases, the dehumidifying module can be prevented from being damaged by air pressure.

[0018] The above dehumidifying device includes a dehumidifying module extending in a first direction (longitudinal direction) from the suction portion toward the discharge portion, and a partition panel is provided that partitions the dehumidifying module into a plurality of parts so that humid air can easily pass through the plurality of parts of the dehumidifying module in sequence.

[0019] By means of the above partition panel, the flow path of the humid air can be easily formed as a first flow path through which air flows from one side of the dehumidifying module to the other side, and a second flow path through which air flows from the other side of the dehumidifying module to one side.

[0020] The first and second euros are each formed in multiple numbers, and the multiple first and second euros can be formed alternately in the first direction.

[0021] By the above multiple first and second flow paths, the air flow path can form a zigzag-shaped flow path.

[0022] The above dehumidifier further includes a first flow path part provided on the first side of the housing and having a first flow path guide for changing the direction of air flow, so that the direction of air flow can be easily changed.

[0023] The above dehumidifier further includes a second flow path provided on the second side of the housing and having a second flow path guide for changing the direction of air flow, so that the direction of air flow can be easily changed.

[0024] The first euro portion and the second euro portion may be positioned opposite each other with respect to the housing.

[0025] The above dehumidifying device has a fixing ring for fixing the dehumidifying module to the partition panel, thereby blocking the space between the partition panel and the dehumidifying module, thereby preventing air leakage within the air passage.

[0026] A sealing structure is provided at the corners of the above-mentioned partition panel to prevent leakage of air flowing through the air passage.

[0027] The above dehumidifying device is provided with first and second caps that cover both ends of the dehumidifying module to form a vacuum atmosphere, so that when the vacuum pump is operated, a negative pressure is formed inside the dehumidifying module and moisture separation can be easily achieved.

[0028] In one aspect of the present invention, a dehumidifying device may include a housing; a dehumidifying module provided inside the housing and including a dehumidifying member composed of polymer membrane fibers for separating moisture from humid air; an end cap provided at an end side of the dehumidifying member and through which water vapor separated from the dehumidifying member is discharged; a first flow path provided at a first side of the housing and forming a suction portion; and a second flow path provided at a second side of the housing and forming a discharge portion.

[0029] The dehumidifying module may be arranged between the first flow path and the second flow path so that a first flow from the first flow path toward the dehumidifying module and a second flow from the second flow path toward the dehumidifying module are generated.

[0030] At least one of the first flow section and the second flow section may include a flow guide extending roundly to allow air to change direction from the first flow to the second flow or to change direction from the second flow to the first flow.

[0031] The above-mentioned flow guide includes a first flow guide provided in the first flow section and a second flow guide provided in the second flow section, and the first flow guide can be arranged so that air changes direction from the second flow to the first flow, and the second flow guide can be arranged so that air changes direction from the first flow to the second flow.

[0032] At least one of the first and second flow sections may further include a baffle provided at the front end of the flow guide and arranged to cross the flow guide.

[0033] At least one of the first flow section and the second flow section may further include a guide wall protruding from the bulkhead toward the inner surface of the flow guide so that one of the first and second flows flows along the inner surface of the flow guide.

[0034] The dehumidifying module may include a first part in contact with the first flow of air and a second part in contact with the second flow of air, and may further include a partition panel that partitions the first part and the second part.

[0035] The above-mentioned partition panel has a panel penetration portion into which the dehumidifying module is inserted, and the dehumidifying module may have a length extending in the first direction through the panel penetration portion.

[0036] The above first direction may be configured to intersect with a second direction from the first euro section to the second euro section.

[0037] The above panel penetration portion may further include a fixing member arranged to surround at least a portion of the outer circumference of the dehumidifying module.

[0038] The first flow and the second flow may each occur in multiple numbers, and the housing may further include a partition panel that divides the internal space of the housing into multiple spaces so that the multiple first and second flows alternately form a zigzag flow.

[0039] The above partition panel is arranged inside the housing, and the first and second flow sections and the partition panel can form at least a portion of the air flow path so that the first flow and the second flow occur.

[0040] The housing includes first and second walls facing each other, and at least one of the first and second walls may be provided with a panel guide that supports the partition panel.

[0041] The housing further includes a third wall connected to the first wall and the second wall, and the third wall can form a plurality of communication holes through which the first flow and the second flow pass.

[0042] The end cap is coupled to a support plate that forms a support hole through which the dehumidifying module penetrates, and the dehumidifying module may have an end portion that is exposed to the internal space of the end cap through the support hole.

[0043] The above dehumidifying module is provided in multiple numbers, and the multiple dehumidifying modules can be arranged in multiple stages in the direction from the first flow path to the second flow path.

[0044] In another aspect of the present invention, a dehumidifying device may include a housing; a dehumidifying module provided inside the housing and including a dehumidifying member composed of a polymer membrane fiber for separating moisture from humid air; an end cap provided at an end side of the dehumidifying member and through which water vapor separated from the dehumidifying member is discharged; a first flow path provided at a first side of the housing and forming a suction portion; a second flow path provided at a second side of the housing and forming a discharge portion; and a partition panel having a panel penetration portion through which the dehumidifying module passes.

[0045] The above dehumidifying module may include a plurality of parts that are partitioned by the partition panel and through which air sucked in through the suction unit passes in sequence.

[0046] The above-described multiple parts may include a first part through which air sucked from the suction unit passes; a second part through which air passing through the first part passes via the second flow path; and a third part through which air passing through the second part passes via the first flow path.

[0047] Inside the housing, a first passage in which the first part is placed, a second passage in which the second part is placed, and a third passage in which the third part is placed can be formed.

[0048] The first flow path may be positioned closest to the suction portion among the first to third flow paths, and the third flow path may be positioned closest to the discharge portion among the first to third flow paths.

[0049] The first flow path and the second flow path may be arranged to face each other with the housing interposed therebetween, and the first and second flow paths may include a flow path guide portion that changes the direction of air toward the dehumidifying module.

[0050] The above-mentioned euro guide includes a first euro guide provided in the first euro section to convert air flow in a first direction and a second euro guide provided in the second euro section to convert air flow in a second direction, wherein the second direction may be the opposite direction to the first direction.

[0051] According to an embodiment of the present invention, by selectively separating moisture in the air through a dehumidification module including a membrane without driving a refrigeration cycle, constant temperature dehumidification can be effectively implemented without increasing the temperature of an indoor space.

[0052] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a dehumidification module using a membrane (hollow fiber membrane) is provided to increase the contact surface area between air and a dehumidification member.

[0053] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of dehumidifying modules are arranged longitudinally inside a housing, and a dead zone inside the housing is reduced so that moist air introduced into the housing can pass through all of the plurality of dehumidifying modules.

[0054] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a housing including a suction portion formed at the front end of the dehumidifying module and a discharge portion formed at the rear end of the dehumidifying module is provided, so that humid air can easily flow from the suction portion toward the discharge portion along the length direction of the dehumidifying module.

[0055] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the flow direction of the air can be changed in the process of the humid air coming into contact with the surface area of ​​the dehumidifying module by the guide structure, thereby increasing the cross-sectional area of ​​the air flow path.

[0056] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the contact surface area between the humid air and the dehumidifying member can be increased by allowing the humid air to pass through the first part of the dehumidifying module while flowing in the first direction and allowing the humid air to pass through the second part of the dehumidifying module while flowing in the second direction.

[0057] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of dehumidifying modules extending in the longitudinal direction are provided, and the gap between the plurality of dehumidifying modules can be reduced to increase the contact surface area between the humid air and the dehumidifying modules.

[0058] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the humid air flows from the bottom to the top of the dehumidifying module, it can pass through the entire surface area of ​​the dehumidifying module by forming a zigzag flow between the first flow path provided at the front of the housing and the second flow path provided at the rear of the housing.

[0059] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a dehumidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of a dehumidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 3-3 of Figure 1.

[0062] Figure 4 is a drawing showing a dehumidification module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0063] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a dehumidification module according to an embodiment of the present invention being installed in a first cap through a first support plate.

[0064] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a configuration of combining partition panels into a plurality of dehumidifying modules according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a dehumidifying module being fixed to a partition panel using a fixing ring according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0066] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the installation of a second support plate and a second cap in a dehumidifying module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a housing and sealer installed on both sides of a dehumidifying module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0068] FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a first flow section and a second flow section installed on both sides of a housing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0069] Figures 11 and 12 are drawings showing a dehumidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention in which moist air is sucked in and dry air from which moisture has been removed is discharged.

[0070] Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to exemplary drawings. When designating components in each drawing, it should be noted that, where possible, identical components will be given the same reference numerals, even if they appear in different drawings. Furthermore, when describing embodiments of the present invention, detailed descriptions of related known structures or functions will be omitted if they are deemed to hinder understanding of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0071] Additionally, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc. may be used to describe components of embodiments of the present invention. These terms are only intended to distinguish the components from other components, and the nature, order, or sequence of the components are not limited by the terms. When it is described that a component is “connected,” “coupled,” or “connected” to another component, it should be understood that the component may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but another component may also be “connected,” “coupled,” or “connected” between each component.

[0072] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a dehumidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a dehumidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 3-3 of FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a dehumidifying module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0073] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, the dehumidifying device (10) according to an embodiment of the present invention may have a polyhedral shape. For example, the width (W1) of the dehumidifying device (10) in the first direction may be greater than the width (W2) in the second direction.

[0074] For example, the first direction may define the height of the dehumidifying device (10) and may correspond to the length direction of the dehumidifying module (120).

[0075] The second direction may define the lateral direction of the dehumidifier (10). The width (W2) of the second direction may correspond to the width of the suction portion (220) or the discharge portion (320).

[0076] The width (W1) of the first direction of the dehumidifier (10) may be the same as or different from the width (W3) of the third direction of the dehumidifier (10). The third direction may define the front-back direction of the dehumidifier (10). In Fig. 1, the width (W1) of the first direction is illustrated as being larger than the width (W3) of the third direction, but it is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0077] The width (W3) of the third direction may correspond to the length of the flow path formed within the dehumidifying device (10). A plurality of flow paths are formed within the dehumidifying device (10), and the plurality of flow paths may be connected to each other by changing direction.

[0078] The above dehumidifying device (10) can be configured to separate and discharge moisture from the humid air sucked in through the suction unit (220) and discharge the dehumidified air after the moisture has been separated through the discharge unit (320).

[0079] The direction of intake and exhaust of air and the direction of discharge of separated moisture may be different.

[0080] The direction of suction of humid air through the above suction unit (220) and the direction of discharge of dehumidified air through the above discharge unit (320) may be the third direction of the dehumidifying device (10). The direction of discharge of the separated moisture may be the first direction of the dehumidifying device (10).

[0081] The third direction and the first direction may be orthogonal to each other. For example, the third direction may be the front-back direction of the dehumidifier (10) as shown in FIG. 1, and the first direction may be the up-down direction of the dehumidifier (10) as shown in FIG. 1. In this way, by making the first and third directions orthogonal to each other, the moisture separation performance of the dehumidifier may be improved (see FIGS. 11 and 12).

[0082] The above dehumidifying device (10) may include a flow path (200, 300) forming the suction portion (220) and the discharge portion (320). The flow path (200, 300) may form the front and rear exteriors of the dehumidifying device (10).

[0083] The above-mentioned euro part (200, 300) may include a first euro part (200) forming the front exterior of the dehumidifier (10).

[0084] The first flow path (200) may include a first flow path body (210) forming at least a portion of an air flow path. The first flow path body (210) may include a front wall, two side walls, a bottom wall, and a top wall. The rear wall of the first flow path body (210) may be open to communicate with the air flow path.

[0085] The first flow path (200) may form a suction part (220) that allows humid air to be sucked into the interior of the dehumidifier (10). The suction part (220) may be formed, for example, at or adjacent to the lower end of the first flow path body (210). The suction part (220) may form the leading end of the air flow path.

[0086] The first flow path (200) may further include a first partition wall (230) provided on the rear wall of the first flow path body (210). The first partition wall (230) may be arranged to connect both side walls of the first flow path body (210) and to cross the open rear wall.

[0087] The first partition wall (230) is provided in multiple numbers, and the multiple first partition walls (230) are arranged in a vertical direction to divide the open area of ​​the rear wall into multiple areas. The multiple areas can be connected to multiple channels formed in multiple stages.

[0088] The above first flow path (200) may include a first flow path guide (250) that changes the direction of the flow path formed within the dehumidifier (10).

[0089] A plurality of flow paths formed in the first direction, i.e., in the up-down direction, can be formed within the dehumidifying device (10). That is, the plurality of flow paths can be arranged in the first direction.

[0090] The above first flow guide (250) can guide the air flow of the first flow among the plurality of flow paths to be transmitted to the second flow path. The direction of the first flow path and the direction of the second flow path may be opposite to each other.

[0091] The second flow path is formed above the first flow path and may be formed closer to the discharge portion (320) than the first flow path. The first flow path guide (250) may be extended in a round shape to ensure smooth flow transition. For example, the first flow path guide (250) may have a semi-cylindrical shape.

[0092] The above first flow guide (250) may be provided in multiple numbers corresponding to the number of the first guide walls (240). The multiple first flow guides (250) may be arranged in the first direction.

[0093] The air flowing in the first flow path is changed in the first flow path guide (250) and flows into the second flow path, and at this time, the air can flow in the space between the first guide wall (240) and the first flow path guide (250).

[0094] The above first flow path (200) may include a first guide wall (240) that forms at least a portion of a portion that divides the air flow path into the first flow path and the second flow path.

[0095] The first guide wall (240) can connect both side walls of the first main body (210). The first guide wall (240) can extend from one of the side walls toward the other.

[0096] The above first guide wall (240) may be provided between the first and second euros among the plurality of euros and may constitute at least a portion of the portion dividing the first and second euros.

[0097] The first guide wall (240) is provided in multiple numbers, and the multiple first guide walls (240) can be arranged spaced apart from each other in the first direction.

[0098] The first guide wall (240) may extend from some of the first partition walls (230) among the plurality of first partition walls (230) toward the first flow guide (250). The first guide wall (240) may extend in a direction toward the center of the first flow guide (250).

[0099] The above-mentioned euro section (200, 300) may include a second euro section (300) forming the rear exterior of the dehumidifier (10).

[0100] The above dehumidification module (120) can be placed between the first flow path (200) and the second flow path (300).

[0101] The second flow path (300) may include a second flow path body (310) forming at least a portion of the air flow path. The second flow path body (310) may include a front wall, two side walls, a bottom wall, and a top wall. The front end of the second flow path body (310) may be open to communicate with the air flow path.

[0102] The above second flow path (300) can form a discharge portion (320) that allows the air dehumidified inside the dehumidifier (10), i.e., dry air, to be discharged to the outside of the dehumidifier (10).

[0103] The above discharge portion (320) may be formed, for example, at or adjacent to the upper end of the second flow passage body (310). The above discharge portion (320) may form the rear end of the air flow passage.

[0104] The second flow path (300) may further include a second partition wall (330) provided on the front wall of the second flow path body (310). The second partition wall (330) may be arranged to connect both side walls of the second flow path body (310) and to cross the open front wall.

[0105] The second bulkhead (330) is provided in multiple numbers, and the multiple second bulkheads (330) are arranged in a vertical direction to divide the open area of ​​the front wall into multiple areas. The multiple areas can be connected to multiple channels formed in multiple stages.

[0106] The second flow path (300) may include a second flow path guide (350) that changes the direction of the flow path formed within the dehumidifier (10). The second flow path guide (350) may guide the air flow of the second flow path among the plurality of flow paths to be transferred to the third flow path. The direction of the second flow path and the direction of the third flow path may be opposite to each other.

[0107] The third flow path is formed on the upper side of the second flow path, and may be formed closer to the discharge portion (320) than the second flow path. The second flow path guide (350) may be extended in a round shape to ensure smooth flow transition.

[0108] For example, the second flow guide (350) may have a semi-cylindrical shape. The shape of the second flow guide (350) may be similar to the shape of the first flow guide (250).

[0109] The above second flow guide (350) may be provided in multiple numbers corresponding to the number of the second guide walls (340). The multiple second flow guides (350) may be arranged in the first direction.

[0110] The above second flow path (300) may include a second guide wall (340) that forms at least a portion of the portion that divides the air flow path into the first flow path and the second flow path.

[0111] The second guide wall (340) may connect both side walls of the second main body (310). The second guide wall (340) may extend from one of the side walls toward the other. For example, the second guide wall (340) may have a bar shape.

[0112] The second guide wall (340) is provided between the second and third channels among the plurality of channels formed inside the dehumidifier (10), and can constitute at least a portion of the portion dividing the second and third channels.

[0113] The second guide walls (340) are provided in multiple numbers, and the multiple second guide walls (340) can be arranged spaced apart from each other in the first direction.

[0114] The second guide wall (340) may extend from some of the second partition walls (330) among the plurality of second partition walls (330) toward the second flow guide (350). The second guide wall (340) may extend in a direction toward the center of the second flow guide (350).

[0115] The height of the plurality of second guide walls (340) based on the lower portion of the dehumidifying device (10) may be formed differently from the height of the plurality of first guide walls (240). That is, the plurality of first guide walls (240) and the plurality of second guide walls (340) may be arranged in a zigzag manner in the first direction.

[0116] The air flowing in the second flow path is changed in the second flow path guide (350) and flows into the third flow path, and at this time, the air can flow in the space between the second guide wall (340) and the second flow path guide (350).

[0117] The above dehumidifying device (10) may further include a housing (100) that forms a space for accommodating a plurality of dehumidifying modules (120). The housing (100) may be provided between the first flow path (200) and the second flow path (300).

[0118] The housing (100) may include a first wall (110) and a second wall (112) forming two side surfaces, and a third wall (113) forming a rear surface. The top, bottom, and front end of the housing (100) may be open.

[0119] A plurality of communication holes (115) communicating with the air passage may be formed in the third wall (113). The plurality of communication holes (115) may be provided in a number corresponding to the number of passages (51, 52, 53, 54, 55) formed inside the dehumidifier (10).

[0120] Referring to Fig. 3, the plurality of flow paths are arranged in multiple stages, and for example, five flow paths may be formed in the first direction (up and down direction). The plurality of flow paths may include, for example, a first flow path (51), a second flow path (52), a third flow path (53), a fourth flow path (54), and a fifth flow path (55).

[0121] The above first flow path (51) can form the lowest flow path (first-stage flow path) among the plurality of flow paths as a flow path for air sucked through the suction part (220).

[0122] The above second flow path (52) is a second-stage flow path formed on the upper side of the first flow path (51), and can be understood as a flow path that is switched upward from the first flow path (51) by the lower second flow path guide (350) among the plurality of second flow path guides (350).

[0123] The above third flow path (53) is a third-stage flow path formed on the upper side of the second flow path (52), and can be understood as a flow path that is switched upward from the second flow path (52) by the lower first flow path guide (250) among the plurality of first flow path guides (250).

[0124] The above fourth flow path (54) is a fourth flow path formed on the upper side of the third flow path (53), and can be understood as a flow path that is switched upward from the third flow path (53) by the upper second flow path guide (350) among the plurality of second flow path guides (350).

[0125] The above fifth flow path (55) is a fifth flow path formed on the upper side of the fourth flow path (54), and can be understood as a flow path that is switched upward from the fourth flow path (54) by the upper first flow path guide (250) among the plurality of first flow path guides (250).

[0126] The above-mentioned plurality of communication holes (115) can be arranged to communicate with the first to fifth flow paths (51, 52, 53, 54, 55), respectively.

[0127] The third wall (113) of the housing (100) may be arranged to be in contact with the second partition wall (330) of the second flow passage (300). By this arrangement, the communication hole (115) of the housing (100) may be in communication with the internal space of the second flow passage (300), i.e., a space forming at least a portion of the air flow passage.

[0128] The above dehumidifying device (10) is provided between the housing (100) and the first flow path (200), and a sealer (140) may be provided to prevent air leakage in the area where the housing (100) and the first flow path (200) are joined.

[0129] The sealer (140) may include a contact wall (142) having a first surface that contacts the first partition wall (230) of the first flow path (200). A second surface of the contact wall (142) may contact the partition panel (150). That is, both sides of the contact wall (142) may contact the first partition wall (230) and the partition panel (150).

[0130] The sealer (140) includes a plurality of sealer holes (145) formed in the vertical direction, and the number of the sealer holes (145) may correspond to the number of communication holes (115) of the housing (100). The sealer holes (145) may be arranged to communicate with the first to fifth flow paths (51, 52, 53, 54, 55), respectively.

[0131] The above multiple sealer holes (145) can be separated by the contact wall (142).

[0132] As another embodiment, the sealer (140) may not be provided and the first flow portion (200) may be positioned to directly contact the partition panel (150).

[0133] The above dehumidifying device (10) may include a dehumidifying module (120) for removing moisture from the humid air sucked in through the suction unit (220).

[0134] The above dehumidifying module (120) may have a bar shape.

[0135] The above dehumidifying module (120) has a length extending in the first direction (up and down) and can be arranged to pass through the first to fifth flow paths (51, 52, 53, 54, 55).

[0136] The above dehumidifying module (120) may have a cylindrical shape with a long length and an outer circumference. The outer circumference may constitute a contact surface with which moist air comes into contact.

[0137] The above dehumidification module (120) may include a dehumidification member (121) capable of selectively separating moisture from humid air.

[0138] The above dehumidifying member (121) may include a membrane.

[0139] The above-mentioned dehumidifying member (121) may include a polymer membrane fiber having a hollow fiber structure with excellent selectivity for moisture. The polymer membrane fiber may be cut to a predetermined length and used. The polymer membrane fiber may be referred to as a "hollow fiber membrane."

[0140] The above polymer membrane fiber may have, for example, a diameter of about 400 to 420 μm and may be composed of polysulfone or polypropylene.

[0141] The surface of the polymer membrane fiber may be provided with a coating layer to increase the selectivity of moisture in the air. The coating layer may be composed of polyamide.

[0142] The above polymer membrane fibers can be provided in multiple strands (121a).

[0143] The above dehumidifying module (120) may further include a fixing member (122a, 122b) for fixing the polymer film fiber composed of the plurality of strands.

[0144] The above-mentioned fixing members (122a, 122b) may be formed by filling and solidifying the interior of a potting cap (not shown) in a liquid form to fix the positions of a plurality of dehumidifying members (121). The potting cap may be removed after the liquid material solidifies. For example, the above-mentioned fixing members (122a, 122b) may be formed of a urethane or epoxy material.

[0145] The above-mentioned fixing member (122a, 122b) fills the space between the plurality of dehumidifying members (121) to fix the dehumidifying members, and the ends of the dehumidifying members (121) can be exposed to the outside of the fixing member (122a, 122b).

[0146] The above fixing part (122a, 122b) may include a first fixing part (122a) for fixing one end of the dehumidifying member (121) and a second fixing part (122b) for fixing the other end.

[0147] The above dehumidifying module (120) may further include module caps (125, 126) covering both ends of the dehumidifying member (121). The module caps (125, 126) may include a first module cap (125) covering a first end of the dehumidifying member (121) and a second module cap (126) covering a second end.

[0148] The first module cap (125) and the second module cap (126) may have the same shape.

[0149] The above module cap (125, 126) may include a step (127). The step (127) may be provided on the outer surface of the module cap (125, 126) to support the module cap (125, 126) in the support hole (172, 176) when the cap (125, 126) is coupled to the support plate (171, 175).

[0150] By means of the above jaw (127), a portion of the outer surface of the module cap (125, 126) may have a polygonal or similar shape rather than a circle. By means of this shape, the dehumidifying module (120) can be prevented from rotating while the module cap (125, 126) is coupled to the support hole (172, 176).

[0151] The shape of the above support hole (172, 176) may also have a shape corresponding to the non-circular shape of the module cap (125, 126).

[0152] The above module cap (125, 126) may include a cap hole (128) that allows the dehumidifying member (121) to communicate with the internal space of the first end cap (410) and the second end cap (450).

[0153] A vacuum pump is connected to the above dehumidifying device (10), and when the vacuum pump is driven, a pressure difference occurs between the outside and inside of the dehumidifying member (121), and a negative pressure lower than the external pressure can be formed inside the dehumidifying member (121).

[0154] Therefore, when moist air comes into contact with the outer surface of the dehumidifying member, moisture contained in the moist air is adsorbed onto the surface of the outer surface, and the adsorbed moisture can be selectively separated from the air by diffusing and then desorbing from the surface. The separated moisture can flow along the hollow inner space of the dehumidifying member.

[0155] Although not separately disclosed in the drawing, the dehumidifying module (120) may further include a packing member that surrounds the plurality of polymer film fibers to fix (maintain the shape) the polymer film fibers composed of the plurality of strands.

[0156] By means of the above packing member, the plurality of polymer membrane fibers can form a bundle. The bundle of dehumidifying members can form a single dehumidifying member.

[0157] The above-mentioned packing member is composed of a resin material, which provides strong water resistance and suppresses bacterial growth and mold growth. Furthermore, the packing member can protect the dehumidifying member (121) by blocking large dust particles in the air. For example, the packing member may be composed of polypropylene.

[0158] The above packing member may be configured to include a number of small holes through which moist air may pass. For example, the packing member may be configured as a mesh type.

[0159] The above dehumidification module (120) is provided in multiple numbers, and the multiple dehumidification modules (120) can be arranged in multiple stages so as to reduce the dead zone within the multiple flow paths (51 to 55).

[0160] For example, the plurality of dehumidification modules (120) are arranged in multiple stages in the direction from the first flow path (200) toward the second flow path (300), and for example, three dehumidification modules may be arranged in the first stage, two dehumidification modules in the second stage, and three dehumidification modules in the third stage.

[0161] By placing one dehumidifying module (120) in the space between two adjacent dehumidifying modules, the humid air passing through the plurality of paths can easily come into contact with the dehumidifying module (120).

[0162] The above dehumidifying device (10) may further include a partition panel (150) that divides the surface area of ​​the dehumidifying module (120) into a plurality of sections corresponding to the plurality of paths (51 to 55).

[0163] The above partition panel (150) may have a plate shape.

[0164] The above dehumidification module (120) can be fitted into the above partition panel (150).

[0165] The above-mentioned partition panel (150) forms a panel penetration portion (155) as a “through hole,” and the dehumidification module (120) can be arranged to pass through the panel penetration portion (155). The outer circumference of the dehumidification module (120) can be fitted into the inner circumference of the panel penetration portion (155).

[0166] The above partition panels (150) are provided in multiple numbers, and the multiple partition panels (150) can be arranged spaced apart from each other in the first direction.

[0167] By the above multiple partition panels (150), the dehumidifying module (120) is partitioned into multiple parts based on the length direction, and each part can be provided at a position corresponding to multiple flow paths (51 to 55).

[0168] The outer surface of the dehumidifying module (120) provided in the above multiple portions can provide a contact surface for the wet air passing through the above multiple passages (51 to 55).

[0169] For example, the dehumidifying module (120) may include a first part (120a) having an outer surface in contact with the air of the first passage (51), a second part (120b) having an outer surface in contact with the air of the second passage (52), a third part (120b) having an outer surface in contact with the air of the third passage (53), a fourth part (120d) having an outer surface in contact with the air of the fourth passage (54), and a fifth part (120e) having an outer surface in contact with the air of the fifth passage (55).

[0170] The above dehumidifying device (10) may further include a fixing ring (156) as a “fixing member” for fixing the dehumidifying module (120) to the partition panel (150). The fixing ring (156) is fitted to the dehumidifying module (120), and the outer circumference of the fixing ring (156) may come into contact with the inner circumference of the panel penetration portion (155).

[0171] The dehumidifying device (10) may further include a panel guide (180) that supports the partition panel (150). The panel guide (180) may include a rail structure to support the corner of the partition panel (150).

[0172] The above panel guides (180) are provided in multiple numbers, and the multiple panel guides (180) can support both sides of the partition panel (150).

[0173] The above panel guide (180) can be provided in the housing (100).

[0174] The above-described plurality of panel guides (180) can be provided on the inner surface of the first and second walls (110, 112) of the housing (100). The first and second walls (110, 112) are arranged to face each other, and the two panel guides (180) can support both sides of the partition panel (150).

[0175] In response to the above multiple partition panels (150), the two panel guides (180) can be provided in multiple numbers with different heights in the first direction.

[0176] The above dehumidifying device (10) may further include a support plate (171, 175) that supports the dehumidifying module (120). The support plate (171, 175) may support both sides of the dehumidifying module (120), i.e., the upper and lower parts.

[0177] The above support plate (171, 175) may include a first support plate (171) that supports one side (lower side) of the dehumidification module (120) and a second support plate (175) that supports the other side (upper side) of the dehumidification module (120).

[0178] The above first and second support plates (171, 175) can define the upper and lower ends of the air path passing through the dehumidifying module (120).

[0179] The above support plate (171, 175) can be coupled to the module cap (125, 126) of the dehumidifying module (120). The support plate (171, 175) can include a support hole (172, 176) into which the module cap (125, 126) is inserted.

[0180] The above support holes (172, 176) may include a first support hole (172) formed in the first support plate (171) and to which the first module cap (125) is coupled, and a second support hole (176) formed in the second support plate (175) and to which the second module cap (126) is coupled.

[0181] The above first and second support holes (172, 176) can be formed in multiple numbers corresponding to the number of dehumidifying modules (120).

[0182] The dehumidifier (10) may further include an end cap (410, 450) covering the support plate (171, 175). The end cap (410, 450) may include a first end cap (410) covering the first support plate (171) and a second end cap (450) covering the second support plate (175).

[0183] The first end cap (410) may include a cap body (411) forming a recessed portion (413). The cap body (411) may be configured to have an open top and may include a bottom wall and four side walls.

[0184] The above-mentioned recessed portion (413) can form a space between the end of the dehumidifying module (120), that is, the first module cap (125) and the bottom wall of the first end cap (410).

[0185] The above-mentioned depression (413) can form a space in which high-humidity air (water vapor) containing moisture separated from the plurality of dehumidifying modules (120) flows.

[0186] The first end cap (410) may include a connection port (460) to which a vacuum pump (500, see FIG. 12) is connected. The vacuum pump and the connection port (460) may be connected by a connection pipe (510, see FIG. 12).

[0187] For example, the connection port (460) may be formed on any one of the four side walls. However, this is not limited thereto, and the connection port (460) may also be formed on the bottom wall of the cap body (411).

[0188] The water vapor discharged through the above connection port (460) is sucked into a vacuum pump and, in the process of being compressed at high pressure, is transformed into water and can be stored in a water tank (not shown). As another example, the water vapor discharged from the vacuum pump may be passed through an additionally equipped sensible heat exchanger to be condensed into water and stored in a water tank.

[0189] The second end cap (450) may include a cap body forming a recessed portion. The cap body may be configured to have an open bottom and may include an upper wall and four side walls.

[0190] The recessed portion of the second end cap (450) may form a space between the other end of the dehumidifying module (120), i.e., the second module cap (126), and the upper wall of the second end cap (450). A negative pressure may be applied to the space when the vacuum pump operates.

[0191] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a dehumidifying module installed in a first cap through a first support plate according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a partition panel being combined with a plurality of dehumidifying modules according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a dehumidifying module being fixed to a partition panel using a fixing ring according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a second support plate and a second cap being installed in a dehumidifying module according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a housing and a sealer being installed on both sides of a dehumidifying module according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a first flow path part and a second flow path part being installed on both sides of a housing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0192] Referring to FIGS. 5 to 10, the assembly process of the dehumidifier (10) will be described.

[0193] First, referring to FIG. 5, a plurality of dehumidifying modules (120) composed of a dehumidifying member (121) and first and second module caps (125, 126) are provided, and the plurality of dehumidifying modules (120) can be inserted into the first support hole (172) of the first support plate (171).

[0194] A portion of the first module cap (125) is inserted into the first support hole (172), and the stepped portion formed by the protrusion (127) provided on the first module cap (125) can be supported by the first support plate (171).

[0195] The first support plate (171) to which the above-described plurality of dehumidifying modules (120) are combined may be coupled to the first end cap (410). For example, the corner of the first support plate (171) may be bonded to the edge of the first end cap (410). However, the coupling method may not be limited thereto.

[0196] In a state where the first support plate (171) is coupled to the first end cap (410), at least a portion of the first module cap (125) is positioned in the recessed portion (413) of the first end cap (410). The lower end of the first module cap (125) may be located at a position spaced apart from the bottom wall of the first end cap (410). Therefore, water vapor separated from the dehumidifying module (120) can easily flow to the recessed portion (413).

[0197] Next, referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, a plurality of partition panels (150a, 150b, 150c, 150d) are provided.

[0198] The above multiple partition panels (150) are combined with a dehumidifying module (120). A panel penetration portion (155) having an inner diameter slightly larger than the outer circumferential diameter of the dehumidifying member (121) may be formed in the partition panel (150).

[0199] The above panel penetration portions (155) are formed in multiple numbers, and the formation positions of the multiple panel penetration portions (155) can be formed corresponding to the positions of the multiple dehumidification modules (120).

[0200] The above multiple partition panels can be arranged sequentially downward.

[0201] By the above-mentioned plurality of partition panels, the dehumidifying module (120) includes a plurality of parts (120a to 120e) partitioned in the longitudinal direction (up and down direction), and the plurality of parts can come into contact with air flowing through the first to fifth passages (51 to 55).

[0202] Using the above fixing ring (156), the plurality of partition panels can be connected to the plurality of dehumidifying modules (120).

[0203] The above fixed ring (156) may include a ring body (156a) having a portion extending in a circumferential direction to surround the outer surface of the dehumidifying module (120).

[0204] A cut portion (156b) may be formed in the ring body (156a). The cut portion (156b) may be formed by cutting at least a portion of the ring body (156a).

[0205] The above-mentioned cut portion (156b) may be formed radially from the inner circumference toward the outer circumference of the ring body (156a). The above-mentioned cut portion (156b) may have a small width.

[0206] The above fixed ring (156) may be made of a deformable material. For example, the above adjustment ring (156) may be made of a rubber material.

[0207] When the above-mentioned fixing ring (156) is coupled to the dehumidifying module (120), the fixing ring (156) can be spread out through the cut portion (156b) and arranged to surround the outer circumference of the dehumidifying module (120). Then, the fixing ring (156) can be pushed into the panel penetration portion (155) to bring the fixing ring (156) into contact with the partition panel (150).

[0208] The dehumidifying module (120) can be stably fixed to the partition panel (150) by the elasticity (restoring force) of the fixed ring (156).

[0209] By using a plurality of fixing rings (156), the fixing rings (156) can be respectively placed in the plurality of panel penetration portions (155). Accordingly, the dehumidifying module (120) can be supported on the partition panel (150) by the plurality of fixing rings (156).

[0210] Referring to Fig. 8, a second support plate (175) can be coupled to the upper portion of the plurality of dehumidifying modules (120). Similar to the coupling method of the first support plate (171) and the dehumidifying module (120), the second module cap (126) of the dehumidifying module (120) can be arranged to be fitted into the second support hole (176) of the second support plate (175).

[0211] At least a portion of the second module cap (126) is fitted into the second support hole (176) and may have a non-circular shape. Since the second support hole (176) also has a non-circular shape, the dehumidifying module (120) may not rotate while coupled to the second support plate (175).

[0212] A second end cap (450) can be attached to the upper side of the second support plate (175).

[0213] The upper part of the second module cap (126) can be positioned in the internal space, i.e., the recessed portion, of the second end cap (450) through the second support hole (176).

[0214] Referring to Fig. 9, the housing (100) can be combined with the dehumidifying module (120) and the first and second end caps (410, 450) assembled.

[0215] In order to allow the plurality of dehumidifying modules (120) to be positioned in the inner space of the housing (100), the first and second walls (110, 112) and the third wall (113) of the housing (100) can be arranged to surround the outer space of the dehumidifying modules (120).

[0216] The above housing (100) can slide and move at the rear of the plurality of dehumidifying modules (120).

[0217] A panel guide (180) may be provided on the inner side of the first and second walls (110, 112) of the housing (100). The panel guide (180) may include a wall joint (181) placed on the first and second walls (110, 112) and a guide rail (183) provided on one surface of the wall joint (181) and supporting the partition panel (150).

[0218] The above guide rail (183) may be configured to extend forward and backward in correspondence with the coupling direction of the housing (100). The above guide rail (183) includes two rails, and a groove may be formed between the two rails so that the corner (150) of the partition panel (150) may be inserted.

[0219] In the process of the housing (100) sliding forward, both edges of the partition panel (150) move along the guide rail (183), and when the coupling of the housing (100) is completed, it can be stably supported on the guide rail (183).

[0220] When the combination of the housing (100) is completed, the third wall (113) of the housing (100) can come into contact with the rear edge of the partition panel (150).

[0221] A sealer (140) may be coupled to the front of the assembly of the dehumidifying module (120) and the first and second end caps (410, 450). The sealer (140) may contact the front edge of the housing (100). In addition, the contact wall (142) of the sealer (140) may contact the front edge of the partition panel (150).

[0222] By providing the above sealer (140), air can be prevented from leaking out of the air passage at the corners of the partition panel (150) and the corners of the housing (100).

[0223] When the above housing (100) and the sealer (140) are combined, the plurality of sealer holes (145) of the sealer (140) and the plurality of communication holes (115) of the housing (100) can be arranged to face each other at the front and rear of the plurality of dehumidifying modules (120).

[0224] The above plurality of sealer holes (145) and the above plurality of communication holes (115) can form at least a portion of the above plurality of flow paths (51 to 55).

[0225] Referring to FIG. 10, the first flow path (200) can be placed in front of the sealer (140) and the second flow path (300) can be placed in the rear of the housing (100).

[0226] When the first flow path (200) is installed, a plurality of first partition walls (230) provided in the first flow path (200) can come into contact with the contact wall (142) of the sealer (140).

[0227] The first flow guide (250) provided in the first flow section (200) is configured to have a shape that is sunken in front of the sealer (140), and the internal space of the first flow guide (250) can form a part of the air flow path.

[0228] The first guide wall (240) provided in the first flow path (200) may extend from some of the first bulkheads (230) among the plurality of first bulkheads (230) toward the sunken portion of the first flow path guide (250). The direction in which the first guide wall (240) extends from the first bulkhead (230) may be toward the center of the first flow path guide (250).

[0229] By providing the first guide wall (240), air can be easily guided toward the rounded inner surface of the first flow guide (250) when it is switched from one of the plurality of flow paths (51 to 55) to another flow path.

[0230] When the second flow path (300) is installed, a plurality of second partition walls (330) provided in the second flow path (300) can come into contact with the third wall (113) of the housing (100).

[0231] The second flow guide (350) provided in the second flow section (300) is configured to have a shape that is sunken toward the rear of the third wall (113), and the internal space of the second flow guide (350) can form a part of the air flow path.

[0232] The second guide wall (340) provided in the second flow path (300) may extend from some of the second bulkheads (330) among the plurality of second bulkheads (330) toward the sunken portion of the second flow path guide (350). The direction in which the second guide wall (340) extends from the second bulkhead (330) may be toward the center of the second flow path guide (350).

[0233] By providing the second guide wall (340), when air is switched from one of the plurality of paths (51 to 55) to another path, it can be easily guided toward the rounded inner surface of the second path guide (350).

[0234] Figures 11 and 12 are drawings showing a dehumidifying device according to an embodiment of the present invention in which moist air is sucked in and dry air from which moisture has been removed is discharged.

[0235] Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, when the fan (600) connected to the dehumidifier (10) is driven, air can be sucked into the interior of the dehumidifier (10) through the suction part (220). For example, the fan (600) can be provided on the discharge side of the dehumidifier (10).

[0236] The direction of suction through the above suction unit (220) can form a direction (front-back direction) that intersects the direction in which a plurality of dehumidifying modules (120) extend, i.e., the up-down direction.

[0237] The wet air sucked in from the above suction unit (220) can flow through the first passage (51). The first part (120a) at the lowest side of the dehumidifying module (120) is arranged in the first passage (51), and at least a portion of the wet air can have moisture separated while passing through the first part (120a).

[0238] The air passing through the first flow path (51) can be changed in direction and flow into the second flow path (52) while passing through the second flow path guide (350) at the lower part of the plurality of second flow path guides (350) of the second flow path part (300). The second part (120b) of the dehumidifying module (120) is arranged in the second flow path (52), and at least a portion of the humid air can have moisture separated while passing through the second part (120b).

[0239] The air passing through the second flow path (52) may change direction and flow into the third flow path (53) while passing through the lower first flow path guide (250) among the plurality of first flow path guides (250) of the first flow path section (200). The third part (120c) of the dehumidifying module (120) is arranged in the third flow path (53), and at least a portion of the humid air may have moisture separated while passing through the third part (120c).

[0240] The air passing through the third flow path (53) may change direction and flow into the fourth flow path (54) while passing through the upper second flow path guide (350) among the plurality of second flow path guides (350) of the second flow path section (300). The fourth part (120d) of the dehumidifying module (120) is arranged in the fourth flow path (54), and at least a portion of the humid air may have moisture separated while passing through the fourth part (120d).

[0241] The air passing through the fourth flow path (54) may be changed in direction and flow into the fifth flow path (55) while passing through the upper first flow path guide (250) among the plurality of first flow path guides (250) of the first flow path section (200). The fifth part (120e) of the dehumidifying module (120) is arranged in the fifth flow path (55), and at least a portion of the humid air may have moisture separated while passing through the fifth part (120e).

[0242] In this way, as the humid air passes through the first to fifth passages (51 to 55), moisture is separated, so the dehumidification path can be lengthened and the contact surface area of ​​the dehumidification module (120) can be increased. Accordingly, moisture separation performance can be improved.

[0243] The air passing through the fifth duct (55) is discharged from the dehumidifier (10) through the discharge portion (320) and can be sucked in and discharged by the fan (600).

[0244] Meanwhile, by driving the vacuum pump (500), a negative pressure lower than the external pressure can be formed inside the dehumidifying member (121). As air passes through the dehumidifying member (121), moisture contained in the air can come into contact with the surface of the dehumidifying member (121) and be adsorbed. Then, the adsorbed moisture can be selectively separated from the humid air by diffusing and then being desorbed from the surface.

[0245] The air (water vapor) containing the separated moisture flows downward through the internal hollow space of the dehumidifying member (121) and can be introduced into the internal space of the first end cap (410), i.e., the recessed portion (413), through the first module cap (125) of the dehumidifying module (120).

[0246] The water vapor of the above-mentioned recessed portion (413) is discharged to the outside of the dehumidifier (10) through the connection port (460) of the first end cap (410), and the discharged water vapor can be compressed by being sucked into the vacuum pump (500) through the connection pipe (510). The water that has undergone a phase change during the compression process can be stored in a water tank (not shown).

[0247] In this way, according to the configuration of the dehumidifying device (10), a plurality of dehumidifying modules (120) are densely arranged within the air passage defined by the housing (100), the first and second flow passages (200, 300), and the first and second end caps (410, 450), and the contact surface area between the dehumidifying modules and the humid air can be increased through zigzag flow, so that the dehumidifying performance can be improved.

[0248] A dehumidifying module according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a dehumidifying member comprising a membrane with which moist air comes into contact, thereby increasing the contact surface area between moist air and the dehumidifying member and improving moisture separation performance. Therefore, it has significant industrial applicability.

Claims

1. Housing; A dehumidifying module provided inside the housing and including a dehumidifying member composed of polymer membrane fibers for separating moisture in humid air; An end cap provided on the end side of the above dehumidifying member and through which water vapor separated from the above dehumidifying member is discharged; A first flow portion provided on the first side of the housing and forming a suction portion; and Provided on the second side of the housing, and including a second flow portion forming a discharge portion, A dehumidifying device in which the dehumidifying module is disposed between the first flow path and the second flow path so that a first flow from the first flow path toward the dehumidifying module and a second flow from the second flow path toward the dehumidifying module are generated.

2. In paragraph 1, At least one of the first euro portion and the second euro portion, A dehumidifier comprising a flow guide extending roundly so that air is diverted from the first flow to the second flow or from the second flow to the first flow.

3. In paragraph 2, The above Euro guide includes a first Euro guide provided in the first Euro section and a second Euro guide provided in the second Euro section, A dehumidifying device in which the first flow guide is arranged to change the direction of air from the second flow to the first flow, and the second flow guide is arranged to change the direction of air from the first flow to the second flow.

4. In paragraph 2, At least one of the first euro portion and the second euro portion, A dehumidifying device further comprising a baffle provided at the tip of the above euro guide and arranged to cross the above euro guide.

5. In paragraph 4, At least one of the first euro portion and the second euro portion, A dehumidifying device further comprising a guide wall protruding from the partition toward the inner surface of the flow guide so that one of the first and second flows flows along the inner surface of the flow guide.

6. In paragraph 1, The dehumidifying module includes a first part in contact with the first flow of air and a second part in contact with the second flow of air, A dehumidifier further comprising a partition panel that partitions the first part and the second part.

7. In paragraph 6, A dehumidifying device in which the above-mentioned partition panel has a panel penetration portion into which the dehumidifying module is inserted, and the dehumidifying module has a length extending in the first direction through the panel penetration portion.

8. In paragraph 7, A dehumidifying device configured such that the first direction intersects the second direction from the first flow section to the second flow section.

9. In paragraph 7, A dehumidifying device further comprising a fixing member provided in the above panel penetration portion and arranged to surround at least a portion of the outer circumference of the dehumidifying module.

10. In paragraph 1, The above first flow and the above second flow each occur in multiple numbers, A dehumidifying device further comprising a partition panel that partitions the internal space of the housing into a plurality of spaces so that the plurality of first and second flows alternately form a zigzag flow.

11. In paragraph 10, The above compartment panel is arranged inside the housing, A dehumidifying device in which the first and second flow sections and the partition panel form at least a portion of the air flow path so that the first flow and the second flow occur.

12. In paragraph 10, The housing includes first and second walls facing each other, A dehumidifying device in which at least one of the first and second walls is provided with a panel guide that supports the partition panel.

13. In paragraph 12, The housing further includes a third wall connected to the first wall and the second wall, A dehumidifying device in which the third wall forms a plurality of communication holes through which the first and second flows pass.

14. In paragraph 1, A dehumidifying device comprising a support plate that is coupled to the end cap and forms a support hole through which the dehumidifying module penetrates, wherein the dehumidifying module has an end portion that is exposed to the internal space of the end cap through the support hole.

15. In paragraph 1, A dehumidifying device having a plurality of dehumidifying modules, wherein the plurality of dehumidifying modules are arranged in multiple stages in a direction from the first flow path to the second flow path.

16. Housing; A dehumidifying module provided inside the housing and including a dehumidifying member composed of polymer membrane fibers for separating moisture in humid air; An end cap provided on the end side of the above dehumidifying member and through which water vapor separated from the above dehumidifying member is discharged; A first flow portion provided on the first side of the housing and forming a suction portion; A second flow portion provided on the second side of the housing and forming a discharge portion; and It includes a compartment panel having a panel penetration portion through which the above dehumidifying module penetrates, The above dehumidifying module is a dehumidifying device that includes a plurality of parts that are partitioned by the partition panel and through which air sucked in through the suction part passes in sequence.

17. In paragraph 16, The above multiple parts, A first part through which air sucked in from the above suction part passes; A second part through which air passing through the first part passes through the second part; and A dehumidifying device including a third part through which air passing through the second part passes through the first part.

18. In paragraph 17, Inside the housing, a first passage in which the first part is placed, a second passage in which the second part is placed, and a third passage in which the third part is placed are formed. A dehumidifying device in which the first flow path is located closest to the suction part among the first to third flow paths, and the third flow path is located closest to the discharge part among the first to third flow paths.

19. In paragraph 16, The first euro section and the second euro section are arranged to face each other with the housing between them, A dehumidifying device including a first and second flow guide section for redirecting air toward the dehumidifying module.

20. In paragraph 19, The above-mentioned euro guide includes a first euro guide provided in the first euro section to convert air flow in a first direction and a second euro guide provided in the second euro section to convert air flow in a second direction. A dehumidifier in which the second direction is the opposite direction to the first direction.

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