Method and system for controlling temperature and humidity in storage device, and computer-readable storage medium
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cigar storage solutions fail to precisely control temperature and humidity, leading to unstable dehumidification and poor preservation due to the influence of environmental factors, resulting in ineffective storage and maintenance of cigars.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for controlling temperature and humidity in a storage device, incorporating a temperature regulating system with semiconductor cooling-heating members and a dehumidifying system using semiconductor cooling sheets, which dynamically adjust to maintain set ranges by considering ambient conditions, ensuring precise temperature and humidity control within the storage cavity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If physical dehumidification method using desiccant is adopted, then dehumidifying function is provided, but dehumidifying effect declines over time and requires frequent replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the physical dehumidification method using desiccant with an electronic control system comprising humidity sensors, microcontrollers, and automated dehumidification devices. This substitution transforms the passive chemical absorption mechanism into an active electronic monitoring and control system, eliminating the need for manual replacement and ensuring consistent dehumidifying performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a feedback control mechanism where humidity sensors continuously monitor the storage environment, and the microcontroller adjusts the dehumidification devices based on real-time humidity readings. This closed-loop feedback system maintains stable dehumidifying effect by automatically responding to humidity changes, replacing the unreliable passive desiccant method.
2Ease of operation
If fixed temperature and humidity settings are used, then storage control is simplified, but environmental factors cause deviation from actual temperature and humidity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs feedback control where temperature and humidity sensors continuously monitor the storage cavity conditions, and the microcontroller adjusts the heating, cooling, humidifying, and dehumidifying devices based on real-time measurements. This ensures accurate maintenance of target temperature and humidity ranges despite environmental variations, while maintaining operational simplicity through automated control.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from fixed static temperature and humidity settings to dynamic adaptive control. The system continuously adjusts operational parameters based on real-time environmental conditions, sensor readings, and stored historical data, enabling the storage environment to adapt dynamically to external changes while maintaining precision through automated regulation.
3Device complexity
If ambient environmental factors are not considered, then control system is simpler, but temperature and humidity deviate under low temperature, high temperature, low humidity and high humidity conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-storing environmental data, temperature-humidity relationships, and control parameters in the microcontroller before operation. The system proactively compensates for ambient environmental effects by applying pre-calculated correction factors and adjustment algorithms, enabling reliable preservation without adding significant operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary computational layer (microcontroller with stored algorithms) that mediates between simple user settings and the complex physical environment. This intermediary processes sensor data, applies environmental compensation algorithms, and generates appropriate control signals, shielding the user from complexity while ensuring reliable preservation under varying ambient conditions.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system effectively maintains optimal temperature and humidity levels within the storage device, improving the preservation and storage of cigars by accounting for external ambient conditions, thus enhancing the storage and conservation effect while minimizing energy consumption.
Implementation Method 1
a temperature regulating system, a humidifying system and a dehumidifying system... the temperature regulating system comprises a first conduction assembly, a semiconductor cooling-heating member and a second conduction assembly
Implementation Method 2
a dehumidifying system using semiconductor cooling sheets... adjusting an operating power of the semiconductor cooling sheet to perform a dehumidifying action
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AI summary
A method for controlling temperature and humidity in a storage device, in which (S1) a set temperature range and a set humidity range of the storage cavity are obtained; (S2) an initial temperature in the storage cavity is obtained, and the temperature in the storage cavity is adjusted by the temperature regulating system to reach the set temperature range; and (S3) an initial humidity in the storage cavity is obtained, and the humidity in the storage cavity is adjusted by the humidifying system and the dehumidifying system to reach the set humidity range. A system for implementing such method includes an acquisition module, a temperature adjustment module and a humidity adjustment module. A computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program, which is configured to be executed by a processor to implement the aforementioned method.