Water level detecting device and dehumidifier having the same
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional dehumidifiers have a limited water level setting for the condensate water container, making it inconvenient for users to set appropriate water levels and requiring awkward postures for mounting and dismounting the container, especially with larger units where the weight and size of the water container pose handling difficulties.
Innovation Solution
A water level detecting device with a guide and sensing object within the condensate water container, and a sensor in the dehumidifier's main body, allowing users to set two different water levels by adjusting the sensing object's position, along with additional features like switching members, additional guides, and sensors for enhanced functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the water container size is increased to collect more condensate water, then the water storage capacity is improved, but the weight and handling difficulty increase requiring awkward postures for mounting and dismounting
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces multiple water level settings (first water level and second water level) within the water container, effectively segmenting the storage space into different usable zones. This allows users to choose appropriate water levels based on their needs, making the large container more manageable and easier to handle by preventing overfilling and reducing weight when full.
2Quantity of substance
If the water container capacity is increased, then the condensate water collection capability is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional sensing mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a single sensor that serves multiple functions: it detects both the first water level and the second water level by receiving signals from the sensing object at different positions. This multi-functional approach allows the system to manage a large water container without requiring separate sensing mechanisms for each water level, thereby avoiding increased device complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple water level settings are added to provide flexibility, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes the existing sensing object that naturally floats on the water surface to indicate water levels. The sensing object automatically positions itself according to the water level, and the sensor detects its position without requiring additional active components or complex mechanisms. This self-service approach provides multiple water level settings while maintaining structural simplicity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to conveniently set and monitor water levels, improving user experience by allowing easy selection of water levels and simplifying the process of emptying the condensate water without straining, while maintaining a compact and user-friendly design.
Implementation Method 1
a sensing object inserted into an interior of the guide and configured to ascend on the condensate water collected in the water container
Implementation Method 2
The sensing object includes a magnet arranged in a closer distance to one side from a center of the sensing object. The sensor is arranged in a main body of a dehumidifier and configured to sense a movement of the sensing object
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AI summary
A water level detecting device and a dehumidifier including the same are provided. The water level detecting device comprises a guide arranged within a water container for collecting a condensate water generated as a dehumidifying function is performed, a sensing object inserted within the guide and configured to ascend on the condensate water collected in the water container, and a sensor arranged in a main body of a dehumidifier which the water container is mounted to and dismounted from, and configured to sense a movement of the sensing object. The water level of the water container is set to any of at least two different water levels according to an inserting direction of the sensing object inserted into the guide.