Dehumidifier Vertical Layout for Compact Space Utilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional dehumidifiers have an unreasonable internal component distribution, leading to a non-compact structure and low space utilization, which affects dehumidification efficiency and makes them bulky for transportation and storage.
Innovation Solution
A dehumidifier design with a compact internal structure layout, featuring a housing with a condenser and evaporator in a vertical arrangement, an axial flow fan alongside them, and a water receiving tray that divides the housing into an axial flow duct and an installation cavity, optimizing space usage and component placement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If traditional dehumidifier component distribution is used, then the device structure is simple, but the internal structure is not compact and space utilization is low
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the axial flow fan, condenser, and evaporator into a compact vertical assembly where components are integrated closely together. The fan is positioned vertically alongside the heat exchangers, merging what would traditionally be separate horizontal assemblies into a unified vertical structure that reduces overall device volume while maintaining functional independence of each component.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from traditional horizontal component arrangement to a vertical configuration. The axial flow fan, condenser, and evaporator are arranged in a vertical orientation, utilizing the vertical dimension more effectively. This dimensional change allows for more compact packaging and improved space utilization within the device housing.
2Volume of moving object
If compact component arrangement is implemented, then space utilization increases, but air flow rationality may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes the local air flow characteristics around each component. The axial flow fan creates a specific vertical air flow pattern that passes sequentially through the evaporator and condenser. The heat exchanger fins and tube arrangements are designed to maximize heat transfer efficiency within the compact vertical space, ensuring that each local region contributes optimally to the overall dehumidification process despite the constrained geometry.
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
This design enhances dehumidification efficiency by ensuring rational air flow and compact component arrangement, reducing the device's volume, and improving transportation and storage efficiency by maximizing space utilization.
Implementation Method 1
EP 0 386 194 A1 discloses A dehumidifier using a refrigeration cycle in the form of a circular cone or multi-surfaces having an obtuse angle to intake wet air from at least three sides of its lower and then to blow the dried air upward out of only its upper, in which the evaporator of a circular cone type, the condenser and the fan motor assembly are mounted in a vertical arrangement, thereby enhancing the dehumidifying efficiency as well as generating the air convection in the enclosed space.
Implementation Method 2
a condenser provided in the housing
Implementation Method 3
an evaporator provided in the housing
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AI summary
Disclosed is a dehumidifier. The dehumidifier includes a body. The body includes: a housing defining an air inlet and an air outlet; a condenser provided in the housing; an evaporator provided in the housing; an axial flow fan vertically provided in the housing and parallel to the condenser and the evaporator; and a water receiving tray just below the condenser, the evaporator and the axial flow fan, and configured to divide the housing into an axial flow duct and a containing cavity. The technical solution of the present disclosure is beneficial to improve the compactness of the structure.