CN106998714A - Humidity regulation - Google Patents
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention are related to humidity regulation.There is provided Humidity regulating equipment in certain embodiments.Humidity regulating equipment includes container, and the container includes the wall for being used to limit receiving space.The wall includes being used to separate the water resolution element of the mixture of water vapour and aqueous water, wherein water resolution element includes being suitable to the screen portion of the mixture of separation water vapour and aqueous water, it is characterised in that screen portion includes size in 25 microns of holes into 35 micrometer ranges.Also disclose corresponding device and method.
Description
Technical field
Embodiments of the invention are usually related to humidity regulation, and especially, be related to for adjust humidity equipment, dress
Put and method.
Background technology
The storage of food, plant, medical material of the humidity regulation for needing a certain degree of humidity etc. is important.It is logical
Example is crossed, the one of the main reasons of the freshness of fruits and vegetables during water loss is greatly influence storage.In order to avoid
Water loss, it is important that the degree and/or transpiration rate of control humidity.
Water vapour is the gas phase of water.Different from the water (such as liquid water) of other forms, water vapour is sightless.Humidity
Indicate the amount of water vapor in air.The temperature and water surface of air determine equilibrium vapour pressure.When the partial pressure of water vapour is equal to balance
During vapour pressure, 100% relative humidity (RH) occurs.
At present, many humidifying technologies of evaporation humidification, supersonic humidifying, spray technique etc. have been developed, it is wet to adjust
Degree level.However, using existing humidifying technology, water droplet will be brought to the surface of fruits and vegetables, cause undesirable micro- life
Other adverse effects of the Growing season of thing.In addition, relative humidity of the water droplet in the appearance during storing can influence air.
On the other hand, the ideal conditions of the food for preserving various species is different.For example, in order to preserve mushroom
And spinach, it is desirable to higher RH conditions (for example, about 90%), and advise that temperature is relatively low (for example, less than 15 DEG C but higher than damaging to plants caused by sudden drop in temperature
Temperature).
On the other hand, the damp condition in air changes with season, from about 30% pact into summer in winter
90%.Humidity level is also in different interregional changes.For example, the RH conditions of South China are usually above North China.So,
Only storage fruits and vegetables is difficult in atmosphere.In addition, the RH conditions in refrigerator are always low, for example, about 30%.By
This, the damp condition in refrigerator can not meet the requirement to preserving those fruits and vegetables sensitive to water loss.
French patent application 2517270A1 discloses an example of prior art, and it can be reduced in the water deposited
The water droplet formed on the surface of fruit and vegetables.In the solution disclosed, be made up of hydrophobic material and its aperture
Film between 0.01 micron to 1 micron is arranged to divide the container into two parts.One be used for accommodate fruit or
The parking space of vegetables.Another formation is filled with the space of the mixture of water vapour and water droplet.This film is to water vapour
It is permeable, but is impermeable to water droplet.Therefore, water vapour can pass through film to increase the RH in parking space,
But water droplet can be maintained at the outside of parking space.However, the pore size of the film is so small so that all water droplets
All be blocked at and penetrate film (see Fig. 9).As a result, humidification efficiency is very low and RH is difficult to be conditioned.
In view of foregoing, there is a need in the art for solution below, the solution can efficiently be adjusted for food, planted
The humidity of the storage of thing, medical material etc., without causing undesirable water droplet.
The content of the invention
In order to solve above-mentioned and other potential problems, embodiments of the invention propose for adjust humidity equipment, dress
Put and method.
In one aspect, The embodiment provides Humidity regulating equipment.Humidity regulating equipment includes container, the appearance
Device includes the wall for being used to limit receiving space.The wall includes being used to separate the water separation member of the mixture of water vapour and aqueous water
Part, wherein water resolution element include being suitable to the screen portion of the mixture of separation water vapour and aqueous water, it is characterised in that screen cloth
Part includes size in 25 microns of holes into 35 micrometer ranges.Water resolution element is adapted to allow for size less than screen portion
The water vapour and water droplet of hole pass through the wall, and prevent size from being passed through more than the aqueous water of the hole of screen portion.
It has been found that relatively large water droplet (its size is more than 35 microns) is more likely to the wet of object (such as fruits and vegetables)
Surface simultaneously causes biological corruption, but the water droplet that size is less than 35 microns will not., including size claimed then
The screen portion of hole can be effectively prevented from the formation of water droplet on the surface of deposited object.On the other hand, Fig. 9 is shown
The distribution of particles of the mist generated by existing mist generator (for example, by ultrasonic atomizatio), its scope is from 5 microns to 70
Micron.It can be found that most of water droplet in mist still can pass through screen portion, therefore high humidification efficiency can be obtained.
In experiment, by selecting appropriate domestic ultrasound to be atomized and appropriately sized container, it can be realized in 10 minutes more than 90%
RH.Preferably, the size of the hole of screen portion is about 30 microns.
In addition, screen portion can include coating, the coating includes super hydrophobic material, for example, as that can obtain two in market
The nano material of titanium oxide.As mentioned above, water droplet of the size more than 35 microns can soak screen portion and fill hole
Hole, therefore humidification efficiency is considerably reduced.However, the coating including super hydrophobic material can be by by larger drop " bullet
Return " prevent larger water droplet from soaking screen portion, this is further helped in prevents water droplet of undesirable size from passing through.
On the other hand, The embodiment provides a kind of device, the device includes the humidity according to the above
Adjustment equipment, and for the mist generator for the mixture for generating water vapour and aqueous water.
It yet still another aspect, The embodiment provides the method for adjusting humidity.This method comprises the following steps：
The mixture of water vapour and aqueous water is received by the Humidity regulating equipment according to the above；And separation water vapour and liquid
The mixture of water, to allow size less than the water vapour and water droplet of the hole of screen portion through wall and prevent size from being more than screen cloth
The liquid water droplets of partial hole are passed through.
Embodiments of the invention may be implemented as realizing one or more of advantages below.By being set to humidity regulation
Standby container provides the water resolution element with screen portion, and Humidity regulating equipment can efficiently adjust humidity without causing not
Desired water droplet, the screen portion includes the hole of specific dimensions, and it allows the water vapour and water droplet of desired size to pass through and hinder
Only do not expect that the liquid water droplets of size are passed through.RH conditions in embodiments in accordance with the present invention, Humidity regulating equipment can be from low
Level (for example, less than 30%) is adjusted to high level (for example, more than 90%).In this way, by using the Humidity regulating equipment
And the freshness of stored food, plant, medical material etc. can be saved in an efficient way.It therefore, it can extension food
The storage life of thing, plant, medical material etc..
, will also be from example when combining the accompanying drawing for illustrating the spirit and principles in the present invention by way of example to be read
Other feature and advantage of embodiments of the invention are understood in the following description of property embodiment.
Brief description of the drawings
The details of one or more embodiments of the invention is elaborated in accompanying drawing below and description.From description, accompanying drawing
And in claim, other features, aspect and advantage of the invention will be apparent, wherein：
Figure 1A and Figure 1B be a diagram that the schematic diagram of the Humidity regulating equipment of the exemplary embodiment according to the present invention respectively；
Fig. 2 be a diagram that the schematic diagram of Humidity regulating equipment in accordance with an alternative illustrative embodiment of the present invention；
Fig. 3 be a diagram that the schematic diagram of Humidity regulating equipment in accordance with a further exemplary embodiment of the present invention；
Fig. 4 be a diagram that the flow chart for being used to adjust the method for humidity of the exemplary embodiment according to the present invention；
Fig. 5 be a diagram that the schematic diagram of the device of the exemplary embodiment according to the present invention；
Fig. 6 be a diagram that the schematic diagram of device in accordance with an alternative illustrative embodiment of the present invention；
Fig. 7 be a diagram that the schematic diagram of device in accordance with a further exemplary embodiment of the present invention；
Fig. 8 be a diagram that the schematic diagram of device in accordance with a further exemplary embodiment of the present invention；And
Fig. 9 is the statistical chart for the distribution of particles for showing the mist by existing ultrasonic mist generator generation.
Through accompanying drawing, same or similar Ref. No. indicates same or similar element.
Embodiment
The present invention is discussed referring now to multiple example embodiments.It should be appreciated that only for causing this area
Technical staff better understood when and so as to implementing the purpose of subject matter described herein and these embodiments are discussed, rather than
Propose any limitation to the scope of theme.
Term as used herein is not intended to be limited to example implementation only for describing the purpose of specific embodiment
Example.As it is used herein, term " water vapour " refers to the gas phase of water.It is one kind of water within hydrosphere (hydrosphere)
State.Evaporation or boiling that water vapour can be from water or the distillation from ice are produced.Different from the water of other forms, water vapour is
It is sightless.In typical atmospheric conditions, water vapour constantly can be produced by evaporating and removed by condensing.Term
" aqueous water " refers to the water in the liquid condition of such as drop.It will be further appreciated that, when being used in one's own department or unit, term
The presence of stated feature, entirety, step, operation, element and/or part is described in detail in " comprising " and/or "comprising", but
It is not excluded for the presence or addition of one or more other features, entirety, step, operation, element, part and/or its combination.
In general, The embodiment provides Humidity regulating equipment, device, and for adjusting the side of humidity
Method.Embodiments in accordance with the present invention, in Humidity regulating equipment, water resolution element is disposed in wall of a container.Water separation member
Part includes screen portion, and screen portion includes size in 25 microns of into 35 micrometer ranges, preferably about 30 microns holes,
The water vapour and water droplet for allowing size to be less than the hole of screen portion when receiving the mixture of water vapour and aqueous water are passed through,
And prevent size from passing through more than the liquid water droplets of the hole of screen portion.By this way, Humidity regulating equipment can be with period of use
The water vapour and water droplet of size is hoped to adjust humidity.Then, it is undesirable to water droplet will not be initiated by using the humidity adjust
Save equipment and stored food, plant, medical material etc..Some examples of the present invention are described hereinafter with reference to accompanying drawing now
Embodiment.
With reference now to Figure 1A and Figure 1B, Humidity regulating equipment of the diagram according to the example embodiment of the present invention illustrated therein is
Schematic diagram.Although it should be noted that describing fruits and vegetables in some embodiments described below, this is only
Merely to the purpose of diagram.Embodiments of the invention are applicable to any kind of object or any feelings of humidity regulation
Condition.
As shown in FIG. 1A and 1B, Humidity regulating equipment includes container 100.Embodiments in accordance with the present invention, container can
To be any kind of flexible, semi-rigid or rigid container.By example, container can be polybag, plastic casing etc..According to
Embodiments of the invention, container can have it is variously-shaped, such as cuboid, spheroid, spheroid and it is some other rule or
Irregular shape.In the case where container has rectangular shape, container can include wall (for example, wall 101), and substrate
(for example, substrate 103).Wall can be formed in a variety of ways.In certain embodiments, wall can include one group of pipe or conduit.
In some other embodiments, wall can include multiple layers as in a heat exchanger.It should be appreciated that substrate is for container
It is not required.For example, in the case where container has spheroid or ellipsoid shape, container only has wall, without substrate.
Wall 101 defines receiving space 104.As shown in Figure 1A, receiving space can accommodate needs and be stored in necessarily
Fruits and vegetables under humidity level.According to the alternative of the present invention, as shown in fig. 1b, receiving space can be accommodated
The mixture of water vapour and aqueous water.
As shown in Figures 1 A and 1 B 1, wall 101 can include the mixture 105 for separating water vapour and aqueous water
Water resolution element 102.Water resolution element 102 includes screen portion, and screen portion includes size at 25 microns to 35 micrometer ranges
In, be preferably 30 microns of hole, so as to allow the water vapour of desired size and the mixture 106 of water droplet through wall 101 simultaneously
The liquid water droplets of undesirable size are prevented to pass through wall 101.Screen portion for example can be made up of nylon.
The mixture of embodiments in accordance with the present invention, water vapour and aqueous water can be by such as humidifier, atomizer etc.
Mist generator generate, mist generator is inside or outside container 100.On the embodiment shown in Figure 1A, mixing
Thing 105 may come from the mist generator (not shown) positioned at the outside of container 100.When mixture 105 is by water resolution element 102
During processing, the water vapour and water droplet that size is less than the hole of screen portion can be entered in container 100 and size is more than screen cloth
The liquid water droplets of partial hole can be stayed in outside container 100.In an alternative embodiment, as shown in fig. 1b, water
The mixture 105 of steam and aqueous water can be generated in container 100.For example, mixture 105 may come from positioned at appearance
Mist generator (not shown) in device 100.After being handled by water resolution element 102, the water vapour and water droplet of desired size
Mixture 106 can discharge from container 100 and the liquid water droplets of undesirable size can be stayed within container 100.
In certain embodiments, wall of a container can be formed partially or even wholly by screen portion.Such as by Figure 1A and figure
Illustrated in 1B, water resolution element 102 includes forming the screen portion of a part for wall 101.Alternatively, wall can be completely by sieving
Mesh portions are formed, and this further describes the embodiment on Fig. 3.
Embodiments in accordance with the present invention, screen portion includes coating, and the coating includes super hydrophobic material.Super hydrophobic material is
Material with superhydrophobic property.Super-hydrophobic is the physical characteristic on surface that surface is extremely hard to be soaked with water.Generally, with
The contact angle of water droplet is more than 150 ° on the surface of superhydrophobic property and roll angle is less than 10 °.In embodiment, super-hydrophobic coat
Material is obtainable nano material, such as titanium dioxide in market.Using super hydrophobic material, the nylon of screen portion can be prevented
Or the wetting of other materials, and can further prevent not expecting passing through for the water droplet of size.
In some other embodiments, screen portion can be by metal, polymer, ceramics or other solid material systems
Into surface be modified mesh.Furthermore, it is possible to coat be applied in the mesh with superhydrophobic characteristic, to prevent the not phase
The water droplet of size is hoped to pass through.Because the aqueous water of such as drop can be from a few micrometers to the range changing of several millimeters, and water
The diameter of steam is nano level, so the drop of nearly all larger size is all attributed to superhydrophobic characteristic and by screen portion
Stop.
Embodiments in accordance with the present invention, container 100 can include the supporting construction (not shown) for being suitable to support screen portion.
For example, in the case where screen portion is flexibility, supporting construction can play a part of support.Supporting construction can by or work as
Preceding known or following to be developed, any appropriate technology is implemented, and this will not be described in detail herein.Will
It is noted that supporting construction is optional.In some example embodiments, screen portion can be with normal work without supporting
Structure.
Embodiments in accordance with the present invention, water resolution element (such as screen portion) can have a variety of spatial relationships with wall.
In one embodiment, water resolution element can as shown in Figures 1 A and 1 B 1 as be disposed in a part for wall.Example
Such as, water resolution element may be implemented as the layer of wall.The air gap can be not present between wall is separated from water element.At one
In alternative embodiment, shown in following article Fig. 3, water resolution element can be disposed on whole wall.In another alternative reality
Apply in example, water resolution element can be disposed in receptacle and keep certain distance with the top of wall, and this will refer to Fig. 2 reality
Example is applied to describe.
Fig. 2 be a diagram that the schematic diagram of the Humidity regulating equipment of the other exemplary embodiment according to the present invention.Such as Fig. 2
Shown in Humidity regulating equipment can be counted as the embodiment above with reference to the Humidity regulating equipment described by Figure 1A.So
And, it will be appreciated that this is merely to illustrate the purpose of the principle of the present invention, rather than limit the scope of the present invention.
In Fig. 2 this embodiment, Humidity regulating equipment includes container 200.Container 200 includes defining receiving space
Wall 201.Wall 201 includes being used to receive the water resolution element 202 of the mixture 205 of water vapour and aqueous water.Such as institute in Fig. 2
Show, water resolution element 202 is located in container and keeps certain distance with the top of wall.In this way, receiving space separates member by water
Part 202 is divided into two sub-spaces 208 and 209.Embodiments in accordance with the present invention, water resolution element 202 is included by wall 201.
At this point, although water resolution element 202 is not disposed on wall 201, it still falls within a part for wall 201.
The mixture 205 of water vapour and aqueous water can be directed into container 201 by pipe 204.One end of pipe 204 can be with
It is connected with the entrance on container, and the other end of pipe 204 can be exposed to mixture 205 or with generating mixture 205
Outside mist generator be connected.By this way, mixture 205 can enter container (for example, son by pipe 204
Space 208) in.In subspace 208, water resolution element 202 receives the mixture 205 having been enter into, and only allows to expect chi
Very little water vapour and the mixture 206 of water droplet are passed through.By this way, the water vapour and water droplet of desired size can enter son
In space 209.
A number of factors of such as temperature drop, balance etc. is attributed to, water vapour may condense into undesirable drop.Example
Such as, when surface is colder than dew-point temperature, or when the water vapour balance in air has been exceeded, water vapour can be condensed in
On surface.Here, container 200 can include bottom 203, it is suitable to drain the drop formed in container.Bottom 203 can be with
It is perforation or fluted so that one or more outlets or hole 207 can be formed on bottom, will be undesirable
Drop is drained.
Referring now to Figure 3, it be a diagram that showing for Humidity regulating equipment in accordance with a further exemplary embodiment of the present invention
It is intended to.Humidity regulating equipment as shown in Figure 3 can be counted as above with reference to the Humidity regulating equipment described by Figure 1B
Embodiment.It will be appreciated, however, that this is merely to illustrate the purpose of the principle of the present invention, rather than limit the scope of the present invention.
As shown in Figure 3, the mixture 305 of water vapour and aqueous water is created in container 300.By example, mix
Compound 305 may come from the mist generator (not shown) in container 300.After being handled by water resolution element 302,
The water vapour of desired size and the mixture 306 of water droplet can be discharged from container 300 and the liquid water droplets of undesirable size can
To stay in the inside of container 300.
It is probably useless and undesirable to stay in the aqueous water of the inside of container 300.Here, container 300 can include being suitable to
The bottom 303 that aqueous water is drained.Embodiments in accordance with the present invention, bottom 303 can be perforation or fluted so that one
Individual or multiple outlets or hole 307 can be formed on bottom, and undesirable drop is drained.
Referring now to Figure 4, it be a diagram that according to the exemplary embodiment, method for adjusting humidity of the present invention
Flow chart.Method 400 can by Humidity regulating equipment according to an embodiment of the invention (for example, on Figure 1A and Figure 1B and
Fig. 2 discussed to Fig. 3 those) and various modifications to foregoing example embodiment, adapt to perform.
Method 400 starts from step S401, and wherein the mist of the mixture of water vapour and aqueous water is by the reality according to the present invention
The Humidity regulating equipment for applying example is received.
At step S402, the mixture of water vapour and aqueous water can be separated so that the water vapour of desired size and
Water droplet is allowed to pass through wall and the liquid water droplets of undesirable size are prevented from through wall.Embodiments in accordance with the present invention, water steams
The mixture of vapour and aqueous water can be separated by water resolution element.In one exemplary embodiment, water vapour and aqueous water
Mixture can be generated outside container.In such circumstances it is desirable to the water vapour and water droplet of size enter in container and
The liquid water droplets of undesirable size are stayed in outside container.Alternatively, the mixture of water vapour and aqueous water can give birth in a reservoir
Into, and desired size water vapour and water droplet can discharge from container and do not expect size liquid water droplets stay in container it
It is interior.
Embodiments in accordance with the present invention, the fact that may condense into undesirable drop on water vapour, method 400 can be with
Further comprise the optional step that the drop formed in container is drained.For example, in Humidity regulating equipment, drop can lead to
Cross the perforation of container or be drained off by the bottom of groove.
Embodiments in accordance with the present invention, Humidity regulating equipment can be employed in various applications.By example, according to this
The Humidity regulating equipment of the embodiment of invention can be by freshness retainer, humidifier, refrigerator, freezer and or currently known
Or following any appropriate application to be developed is used, this will not be described in detail herein.In some implementations
In example, Humidity regulating equipment can be installed in the storage bin of closing.The Humidity regulating equipment being installed in storage bin can
To realize fruits and vegetables, the suitable high humidity level for being suitable for liking high-moisture.In addition, in certain embodiments, it is wet
Degree adjustment equipment may be implemented as the independent humidity controlled chamber designed for refrigerator.Deposited in the humidity controlled chamber of refrigerator
The fruit of storage or the humidity level of vegetables can be adjusted by user.Further, in some other embodiments, humidity is adjusted
Section equipment is installed in the upper strata of refrigerator, and this can generate the gradient type humidity level from higher level to reduced levels.In this way,
User can arrange fruit or vegetables according to relative humidity level.Described hereinafter with reference to Fig. 5-Fig. 8 application some show
Example property embodiment.
Referring now to Figure 5, the schematic diagram of its device 500 that be a diagram that the exemplary embodiment according to the present invention.Such as Fig. 5
Shown in, device 500 includes Humidity regulating equipment, and the Humidity regulating equipment includes container 100.In addition, device 500 includes using
In generation water vapour and the mist generator 501 of the mixture of aqueous water.
Embodiments in accordance with the present invention, mist generator can be in the inside or outside of the container of Humidity regulating equipment.Example
Such as, Fig. 5 shows the mist generator 501 in the outside of container 100, and it generates the mixture 105 of water vapour and aqueous water.More
Fog generator 501 can constantly or intermittently generate the mixture of water vapour and aqueous water so that the relative humidity in container
Required level can be maintained at.When mixture 105 is handled by water resolution element 102, it is undesirable to the aqueous water of size
It can stay in outside container 100 and the water vapour and aqueous water of desired size can be entered in container 100.With this side
Formula, device 500 can be implemented as freshness retainer, wherein the fruit or the humidity of vegetables that are stored in container 100
It can be controlled well.
Fig. 6 be a diagram that the schematic diagram of device 600 in accordance with an alternative illustrative embodiment of the present invention.As shown in Figure 6
Go out, device 600 includes Humidity regulating equipment, the Humidity regulating equipment includes container 200.In addition, device 600 includes being used to give birth to
Into the mist generator 601 of water vapour and the mixture of aqueous water.
Similar to the embodiment shown in Fig. 5, Fig. 6 implementation is illustrated the mist generator outside container 200
601.When the mixture 205 generated by mist generator 601 is handled by water resolution element 202, it is undesirable to the aqueous water of size
It can stay in outside container 200 and the water vapour and aqueous water of desired size can be entered in container 200.With this side
Formula, device 600 can be also implemented as freshness retainer, wherein the fruit or the humidity of vegetables that are stored in container 200 can
To be well controlled.
In practice, the water vapour in container 200 may condense into undesirable drop.For example, when dew-point temperature is compared on surface
When colder, or when the water vapour balance in air has been exceeded, water vapour can condense.For control container 200 well
Within temperature and the balance of water vapour, device 600 can alternatively include being suitable in monitoring container or humidity outside container it is wet
Spend sensor 602, and/or the temperature sensor 603 suitable for the temperature in monitoring container or outside container.
As shown in Figure 6, in order to better control over the humidity of the fruit stored in container 200 or vegetables, humidity sensor
Device 602 and temperature sensor 603 can monitor the humidity and temperature in container 200 respectively.It should be appreciated that humidity sensor and temperature
Degree sensor can monitor the humidity and temperature outside container, this will be hereafter described on Fig. 8 embodiment.
Alternatively, device 600 can include the temperature control equipment 604 for being suitable to adjust the temperature associated with container.
In some embodiments, temperature control equipment 604 can utilize the data monitored by temperature sensor 603, with constantly or
Improve or reduce the temperature associated with container with having a rest.The temperature associated with container can for example including the temperature in container,
Temperature, temperature of the bottom of container of temperature, wall of a container outside container etc..
Alternatively, device 600 can include water treatment facilities 605, and it is suitable to collect and processing is hindered by water resolution element
Aqueous water only.Water treatment facilities 605 can by or currently known or following appropriate technology to be developed, any come
Implement, this will not be described in detail herein.It should be noted that above-mentioned equipment 602 to equipment 605 for according to this
The device of the embodiment of invention is optional.In certain embodiments, the device can be in the situation without these optional equipments
Under be carried out.
Fig. 7 be a diagram that the schematic diagram of device 700 in accordance with a further exemplary embodiment of the present invention.As shown in Figure 7,
Device 700 includes Humidity regulating equipment, and the Humidity regulating equipment includes container 100.In addition, device 700 includes being used to generate water
The mist generator 701 of the mixture of steam and aqueous water.
Mist generator 701 can constantly or intermittently generate the mixture of water vapour and aqueous water so that in container
Relative humidity can be maintained at required level.When mixture is handled by water resolution element 102, the water of desired size
Steam and water droplet can from container discharge and not expect that the liquid water droplets of size can stay in the inside of container.With this side
Formula, fruits and vegetables can be stored in device 700 and outside container 100.Device 700 may be implemented as storage
Case, freshness retainer, refrigerator, freezer etc..
Fig. 8 be a diagram that the schematic diagram of device 800 in accordance with a further exemplary embodiment of the present invention.As shown in Figure 8
, device 800 includes Humidity regulating equipment, and the Humidity regulating equipment includes container 300.In addition, device 800 includes being used to generate
The mist generator 801 of the mixture of water vapour and aqueous water.
Similar to the embodiment shown in Fig. 7, Fig. 8 implementation is illustrated the mist generator in the inside of container 300
801.When the mixture generated by mist generator 801 is handled by water resolution element 302, the water vapour and water droplet of desired size
It can be discharged from container 300 and the liquid water droplets of undesirable size can stay in the inside of container 300.By this way, fill
Put 800 and may be implemented as storage bin, freshness retainer, refrigerator, freezer etc..
Embodiments in accordance with the present invention.Device 800 can alternatively include humidity sensor 802, temperature sensor 803,
Temperature control equipment 804 and water treatment facilities 805.Equipment 802 to equipment 805 be similar to as discussed above equipment 602 to
Equipment 605, this will not be described in detail herein.
It should be noted that above example is shown exclusively for the purposes of illustration, rather than to subject matter described herein
Scope proposes any limitation.Device 500 to device 800 can include passing through or currently known or following to be developed any
Appropriate technology this will not be described in detail herein other units or equipment for implementing.
When combining accompanying drawing and reading, in view of description above, right for the technology of association area says personnel
Various modifications, the adaptation of the foregoing example embodiment of the present invention can become obvious.Any and all modification will be still fallen within
Non-limiting and exemplary embodiment the scope of the present invention.In addition, those skilled in the art will expect it is described in this paper
The other embodiment of method, to one skilled in the art embodiments of the invention belong to above description and
The benefit of the teaching presented in accompanying drawing.
It will thus be appreciated that embodiments of the invention are not limited to disclosed specific embodiment, and change and other realities
Although applying example to be intended to be included within scope of the following claims there is used herein particular term, they are only general
And it is descriptive in the sense that use, rather than for the purpose of limitation.
Claims (15)
1. a kind of Humidity regulating equipment, including：
Container (100,200,300), including for limiting the wall (101,201,301) of receiving space,
The wall (101,201,301) includes being used to separate the moisture of the mixture (105,205,305) of water vapour and aqueous water
From element (102,202,302), wherein the moisture includes the mixture for being suitable to separation water vapour and aqueous water from element
Screen portion, it is characterised in that the screen portion include size in 25 microns of holes into 35 micrometer ranges.
2. equipment according to claim 1, wherein the container includes the supporting construction for being suitable to support the screen portion.
3. equipment according to claim 1, wherein the wall is formed by the screen portion completely.
4. equipment according to claim 1, wherein the screen portion includes coating, the coating includes super-hydrophobic material
Material.
5. equipment according to claim 1, wherein the container further comprises bottom (203,303), the bottom is fitted
The drop formed in the above-described container in draining.
6. equipment according to claim 5, wherein the bottom is perforation or fluted.
7. a kind of device, including Humidity regulating equipment according to any one of claim 1 to 6, described device are further
Mist generator (501,601,701,801) including the mixture for generating water vapour and aqueous water.
8. device according to claim 7, wherein the mist generator is outside the container.
9. device according to claim 7, wherein the mist generator is within the container.
10. device according to claim 8 or claim 9, further comprises at least one in the following：
Humidity sensor (602,802), suitable for monitoring the humidity in the container or outside the container；And
Temperature sensor (603,803), suitable for monitoring the temperature in the container or outside the container.
11. device according to claim 7, further comprises：
Temperature control equipment (604,804), suitable for adjusting the temperature associated with the container.
12. device according to claim 1, it is characterised in that the screen portion includes the hole that size is about 30 microns
Hole.
13. a kind of method (400) for being used to adjust humidity, including：
(S401) water vapour and aqueous water are received by Humidity regulating equipment according to any one of claim 1 to 6
Mixture；And
The mixture of (S402) water vapour and aqueous water is separated by the screen portion of the water resolution element.
14. method according to claim 13, wherein the mixture of separation (S402) water vapour and aqueous water includes：
Separate the mixture of water vapour and aqueous water so that size is less than the size of the described hole of the screen portion
Water vapour and water droplet are entered in the container, and size is more than the aqueous water of the size of the described hole of the screen portion
Drop is stayed in outside the container.
15. method according to claim 13, wherein the mixture of separation (S402) water vapour and aqueous water includes：
Separate the mixture of water vapour and aqueous water so that size is less than the size of the described hole of the screen portion
Water vapour and water droplet are discharged from the container, and size is more than the aqueous water of the size of the described hole of the screen portion
Drop is stayed within the container.
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