CN113266891A

CN113266891A - Humidity control device

Info

Publication number: CN113266891A
Application number: CN202110018570.3A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 田中克治
Original assignee: Sharp Corp
Current assignee: Sharp Corp
Priority date: 2020-02-17
Filing date: 2021-01-07
Publication date: 2021-08-17
Anticipated expiration: 2041-01-07
Also published as: TW202132729A; JP7372169B2; CN113266891B; JP2021127884A

Abstract

The invention provides a humidity control device. A humidity control device (100) is provided with a housing (10), a first container (70), a humidifying unit (40), a dehumidifying unit (30), and a second container (60). The humidifying unit (40) humidifies the liquid. The first container (70) contains first water supplied to the humidifying unit (40). The dehumidification section (40) performs dehumidification. The second container (60) contains second water produced by the dehumidification portion (30). The first container (70) and the second container (60) are detachable from the housing (10) in an integrated state. The first container (70) and the second container (60) are separable from each other in a state of being detached from the housing (10).

Description

Humidity control device

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a humidity control device.

Background

A dehumidifying and humidifying device having a dehumidifying function and a humidifying function has been developed. For example, a dehumidification and humidification device disclosed in patent document 1 includes a housing, a dehumidification section, a humidification section, a dehumidification tank, and a humidification tank. The dehumidification section cools the air passing through the inside of the housing by the heat exchanger to condense moisture contained in the air, thereby removing the moisture contained in the air and dehumidifying the air. The water produced in the dehumidification portion is sent to a dehumidification tank. The humidifying unit humidifies air passing through the inside of the housing by the humidifying filter. The humidifying filter is disposed in the humidifying tray, and water is supplied from the humidifying tray. Water is supplied from the humidifying tank to the humidifying tray. In the dehumidification and humidification device disclosed in patent document 1, the humidification tank and the dehumidification tank are provided in the housing independently of each other.

Documents of the prior art

Patent document

Patent document 1 Japanese laid-open patent publication No. 2017-53582

Disclosure of Invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

However, in the humidity control device such as the dehumidification and humidification device described in patent document 1, since the humidification chamber and the dehumidification chamber are provided independently, two spaces are required inside the housing, and thus the humidity control device tends to be large in size.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a humidity control device which has a humidifying function and a dehumidifying function and which can be miniaturized.

Means for solving the problems

According to one aspect of the present invention, a humidity control device includes a housing, a first container, a humidifying unit, a dehumidifying unit, and a second container. The humidifying part humidifies. The first tank contains first water supplied to the humidifying unit. The dehumidification part performs dehumidification. The second container contains second water generated by the dehumidifying part. The first container and the second container are detachable from the housing in an integrated state. The first container and the second container are separable from each other in a state of being detached from the housing.

Advantageous effects

According to the humidity control device of the present invention, the humidity control device can be miniaturized while having a humidification function and a dehumidification function.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing an air conditioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the inside of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment.

Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the inside of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing an air conditioner according to the first embodiment.

Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing the dehumidification tank and the humidification tank according to the first embodiment.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view showing the dehumidification tank according to the first embodiment.

Fig. 7 is a perspective view showing the humidifying tank according to the first embodiment.

Fig. 8 is a sectional view of the humidifying tank according to the first embodiment when inserted into the dehumidifying tank.

Fig. 9 is a sectional view of the humidifying tank according to the first embodiment when fixed to the dehumidifying tank.

Fig. 10 is a perspective view showing a humidifying tank and a dehumidifying tank according to the first embodiment.

Fig. 11 is a sectional view showing a humidifying unit, a humidifying tank, and a dehumidifying tank according to a second embodiment.

Detailed Description

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding portions are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will not be repeated.

< first embodiment >

An air conditioner 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to fig. 1 to 3. Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing an air conditioner 100. Fig. 2 and 3 are schematic views showing the inside of the air conditioner 100. Specifically, fig. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the inside of the air conditioner 100 in the dehumidification mode. Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the inside of the air conditioner 100 in the humidification mode. In the first embodiment, the X axis, the Y axis, and the Z axis which are orthogonal to each other are shown in the drawing. The Z axis is parallel to the vertical direction, and the X axis and the Y axis are parallel to the horizontal direction.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, the air conditioner 100 includes a housing 10, a control unit 20, a storage unit 21, a dehumidification unit 30, a humidification unit 40, a dehumidification box 60, a humidification box 70, and an air blowing unit 80. The air conditioner 100 is an example of a humidity control device. The humidifying tank 70 is an example of a first container. The dehumidifying tank 60 is an example of the second container.

The air conditioner 100 is, for example, a stationary air conditioner. In the first embodiment, the air conditioner 100 has a "dehumidification mode" and a "humidification mode". The "dehumidification mode" is a mode in which air is dehumidified. The "humidification mode" is a mode in which air is humidified.

The storage unit 21 includes a main storage device (e.g., a semiconductor Memory) such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory), and may further include an auxiliary storage device (e.g., a hard disk drive). The main storage device and/or the auxiliary storage device stores various control programs executed by the control section 20.

The control unit 20 is a hardware circuit including a processor such as a CPU (central processing unit). Specifically, the control unit 20 executes a control program stored in the storage unit 21 to control the dehumidification unit 30, the humidification unit 40, and the storage unit 21.

The housing 10 includes a top plate 11, a bottom plate 12, a pair of side plates 13, a front panel 14, and a rear panel 15. The front panel 14, the rear panel 15, and the side panel 13 are disposed between the top plate 11 and the bottom plate 12, respectively.

As shown in fig. 2, the rear panel 15 is disposed opposite to the front panel 14. The rear panel 15 is disposed on the negative side of the X axis of the housing 10. The rear panel 15 has a plurality of suction ports 15 a. The suction ports 15a are open.

The top plate 11 is disposed opposite to the bottom plate 12. The top plate 11 is disposed above the housing 10. Specifically, the top plate 11 includes a blowing port 11a, a cover member 11b, and an operation panel 11 c. The outlet 11a is open. The cover member 11b is a substantially plate-shaped member. The cover member 11b covers the air outlet 11 a. The cover member 11b functions as a wind direction plate that defines the flow direction of the air discharged from the air outlet 11 a. The operation panel 11c receives an instruction from the outside.

The frame 10 further has a plurality of flow portions 50 through which air flows. Specifically, the plurality of flow portions 50 include a first chamber 51, a second chamber 52, a third chamber 53, a fourth chamber 54, and a fifth chamber 55.

The first chamber 51 is disposed on the negative side of the X axis of the housing 10. The first chamber 51 communicates with the outside of the housing 10 via the plurality of suction ports 15 a. The first chamber 51 has a filter 51 a. The filter 51a is, for example, a deodorizing filter and/or a dust collecting filter.

The second chamber 52 is disposed on the positive direction side of the X axis of the first chamber 51. The first chamber 51 communicates with the second chamber 52. The dehumidification section 30 is disposed inside the second chamber 52. The dehumidification section 30 performs dehumidification. Specifically, the dehumidifying part 30 is controlled by the control part 20. Specifically, as shown in fig. 2, the dehumidifying part 30 is driven by the control part 20 in the dehumidification mode, and as shown in fig. 3, is not driven by the control part 20 in the humidification mode.

The third chamber 53 is disposed on the negative Z-axis side of the housing 10. The first chamber 51 communicates with the third chamber 53. The humidifying unit 40, the dehumidifying tank 60, and the humidifying tank 70 are disposed in the third chamber 53. Specifically, the third chamber 53 has an accommodating space that accommodates the dehumidifying tank 60 and the humidifying tank 70. The humidification tank 70 contains first water. The humidifying section 40 humidifies the water by the first water in the humidifying tank 70. Specifically, as shown in fig. 3, the humidification tank 70 is configured to accommodate the first water in advance by the user in the humidification mode. As shown in fig. 2, the humidification tank 70 is previously set to be empty by a user in the dehumidification mode. The dehumidifying tank 60 receives the second water generated by the dehumidifying part 30.

The fourth chamber 54 is disposed on the positive direction side of the X axis of the housing 10. In addition, the fourth chamber 54 communicates with the third chamber 53. The fourth chamber 54 is provided with a blower 80.

The fifth chamber 55 is disposed on the positive Z-axis side of the housing 10. The fourth chamber 54 communicates with the fifth chamber 55. In addition, the second chamber 52 communicates with the fifth chamber 55. The fifth chamber 55 communicates with the outside of the housing 10 through the outlet 11 a.

Next, the flow of air will be described in detail. The air blower 80 includes, for example, a fan and a motor. The motor rotates the fan. The fan generates a first air flow F1 and a second air flow F2. The first air flow F1 passes through the first chamber 51, the second chamber 52, and the fifth chamber 55 in this order. The second air flow F2 passes through the first chamber 51, the third chamber 53, the fourth chamber 54, and the fifth chamber 55 in this order.

Further, the first air flow F1 and the second air flow F2 in the dehumidification mode are explained in detail. As shown in fig. 2, first, the user empties the humidification tank 70. Next, the user drives the dehumidifying part 30 through the control part 20 using the operation panel 11 c. As a result, the first airflow F1 is dehumidified by the dehumidifier 30 when passing through the second chamber 52. And, the dehumidifying tank 60 receives the second water generated by the dehumidifying part 30. When passing through the third chamber 53, the second airflow F2 is not humidified by the humidifying unit 40. Thereby, the dehumidified air is discharged from the air conditioner 100.

Next, the first airflow F1 and the second airflow F2 in the humidification mode will be described in detail. As shown in fig. 3, first, the user stores a predetermined amount of the first water in the humidification tank 70. In addition, the user does not drive the dehumidifying part 30 through the control part 20. As a result, the first airflow F1 is not dehumidified by the dehumidifier 30 when passing through the second chamber 52. In addition, the second airflow F2 is humidified by the humidifying portion 40 while passing through the third chamber 53. This causes the humidified air to be discharged from the air conditioner 100.

Now, with reference to fig. 4 and 5, the dehumidification tank 60 and the humidification tank 70 of the air conditioner 100 will be described. Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing the air conditioner 100. Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing the dehumidification tank 60 and the humidification tank 70.

As shown in fig. 4 and 5, in the air conditioner 100, the dehumidifying tank 60 and the humidifying tank 70 are detachably attached to the housing 10 in an integrated state. Specifically, the dehumidification tank 60 and the humidification tank 70 can be drawn out in the first direction D1 with respect to the third chamber 53 of the housing 10 in an integrated state. The first direction D1 indicates a direction in which the dehumidification tank 60 and the humidification tank 70 are detached from the housing 10. In addition, the second direction D2 represents a vertical upward direction. In the present embodiment, the first direction D1 extends in the Y-axis direction. The second direction D2 extends in the Z-axis direction.

Next, the dehumidifying box 60 and the humidifying box 70 of the air conditioner 100 will be described with reference to fig. 5 to 7. Fig. 6 is a perspective view showing the dehumidifying tank 60. Fig. 7 is a perspective view showing the humidifying tank 70. As shown in fig. 6 and 7, the dehumidifying tank 60 and the humidifying tank 70 are separable from each other in a state of being detached from the casing 10. That is, the dehumidifying tank 60 and the humidifying tank 70 can be attached to or detached from each other in a state of being detached from the housing 10.

As shown in fig. 6, the dehumidification tank 60 has a substantially rectangular box shape. The upper surface of the dehumidifying tank 60 is opened. Specifically, the dehumidifying box 60 has a second bottom surface 61 and a second wall portion 62. The second wall portion 62 has a first wall 63, a second wall 64, a third wall 65, a fourth wall 66, and a fifth wall 67.

The shape of the first wall 63, the shape of the second wall 64, the shape of the third wall 65, and the shape of the fifth wall 67 are substantially planar shapes. The fourth wall 66 has a curved surface curved toward the inside. The first wall 63 is disposed opposite to the third wall 65. The first wall 63 has a handle 63 a. The second wall 64 is disposed opposite to the fourth wall 66 and the fifth wall 67.

As shown in fig. 7, the humidification case 70 has a substantially rectangular box shape. The upper surface of the humidification case 70 is open. Specifically, the humidification case 70 includes a first bottom surface 71, a first wall portion 72, and a grip portion 78. The first wall portion 72 has a first wall 73, a second wall 74, a third wall 75, a fourth wall 76, and a fifth wall 77.

The shape of the first wall 73, the shape of the second wall 74, the shape of the third wall 75, and the shape of the fifth wall 77 are substantially planar shapes. The fourth wall 76 has a curved surface curved toward the inside. The first wall 73 is disposed opposite to the third wall 75. The second wall 74 is disposed to face the fourth wall 76 and the fifth wall 77.

The grip 78 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape. One end of the grip 78 is connected to the upper end of the first wall 73, and the other end of the grip 78 is connected to the upper end of the third wall 75.

As described above with reference to fig. 1 to 7, according to the air conditioner 100, the dehumidifying tank 60 and the humidifying tank 70 are detachably attached to the housing 10 in an integrated state. Therefore, the housing 10 only needs to have one accommodation space, and the air conditioner 100 can be downsized.

In addition, since the dehumidifying tank 60 and the humidifying tank 70 are separable in a state of being detached from the housing 10, the dehumidifying tank 60 and the humidifying tank 70 can be independently operated. For example, the user can easily clean only the dehumidifying tank 60. In addition, the user can easily clean only the humidification case 70.

More specifically, as shown in fig. 5, the humidifying tank 70 is disposed inside the dehumidifying tank 60. Specifically, the shape of the humidification case 70 is smaller than the shape of the dehumidification case 60. The first wall portion 72 of the humidifying tank 70 is lower than the second wall portion 62 of the dehumidifying tank 60. More specifically, at least a part of the outer peripheral surface of the wall portion of the humidification tank 70 is along at least a part of the inner peripheral surface of the wall portion of the dehumidification tank 60. Specifically, the fourth wall 66 of the dehumidifying tank 60 has a shape similar to the shape of the fourth wall 76 of the humidifying tank 70.

As described above, according to the air conditioner 100, the humidification case 70 is disposed inside the dehumidification case 60. Therefore, since the accommodation space can be reduced, the air conditioner 100 can be further miniaturized. In addition, at least a part of the outer peripheral surface of the wall portion of the humidification case 70 is along at least a part of the inner peripheral surface of the wall portion of the dehumidification case 60. Therefore, the user can easily place the humidification case 70 at the correct position with respect to the dehumidification case 60. For example, it is possible to prevent the user from mounting the humidification case 70 in the dehumidification case 60 in an incorrect orientation.

As shown in fig. 7, the humidification case 70 further includes a protrusion 81 protruding outward from the upper end of the first wall 72. Specifically, the extension 81 includes a first extension 81a, a second extension 81b, a third extension 81c, and a fourth extension 81 d. The first projecting portion 81a and the second projecting portion 81b project outward from the upper end portion of the second wall 74. The third projecting portion 81c projects outward from the upper end portion of the fourth wall 76. The fourth projecting portion 81d projects outward from the upper end portion of the fifth wall 77.

As shown in fig. 5, when the humidification case 70 is attached to the dehumidification case 60, the lower surface of the extension 81 abuts against the upper surface of the second wall portion 62 of the dehumidification case 60. Therefore, the downward movement of the humidification tank 70 with respect to the dehumidification tank 60 can be restricted. As a result, the humidifying tank 70 can be prevented from wobbling relative to the dehumidifying tank 60.

Next, a description will be given of a structure in which the dehumidification tank 60 and the humidification tank 70 are integrated with each other, with reference to fig. 5 to 9. Fig. 8 is a sectional view of the humidifying tank 70 inserted into the interior of the dehumidifying tank 60. Fig. 9 is a sectional view of the humidifying tank 70 fixed to the dehumidifying tank 60.

As shown in fig. 6, the dehumidifying box 60 further includes a second engaging portion 69 disposed on the second wall portion 62. Specifically, the second engaging portion 69 protrudes inward from the upper end of the second wall 62. Specifically, the second engaging portion 69 includes a first protruding portion 69a, a second protruding portion 69b, a third protruding portion 69c, and a fourth protruding portion 69 d. The first projection 69a, the second projection 69b, and the third projection 69c are each shaped as a flat plate. The fourth projecting portion 69d has a substantially flat plate shape. The shape of the fourth projection 69d may be the same as the respective shapes of the first projection 69a, the second projection 69b, and the third projection 69 c. The first projection 69a and the second projection 69b are disposed on the inner peripheral surface of the first wall 63. The third projection 69c is disposed on the inner peripheral surface of the fifth wall 67. The fourth projection 69d is disposed on the inner peripheral surface of the fourth wall 66. Fig. 8 and 9 are cross-sectional views of the dehumidifying tank 60 and the humidifying tank 70 shown in fig. 5 cut along the XY plane. Specifically, fig. 8 and 9 are sectional views taken on the XY plane including the first projection 69a, the second projection 69b, the third projection 69c, and the fourth projection 69 d.

As shown in fig. 7, the humidification case 70 further includes a first engagement portion 79 disposed on the first wall portion 72. Specifically, the first engagement portion 79 has a recess recessed inward from the first wall portion 72. Specifically, the first engaging portion 79 includes a first concave portion 79a, a second concave portion 79b, a third concave portion 79c, and a fourth concave portion 79 d. The first recess 79a and the second recess 79b are disposed on the second wall 74. The third recess 79c is disposed on the fifth wall 77. The fourth recess 79d is disposed on the fourth wall 76. The shape of the first recess 79a corresponds to the shape of the first projection 69 a. The shape of the second recess 79b corresponds to the shape of the second projection 69 b. The shape of the third recess 79c corresponds to the shape of the third projection 69 c. The shape of the fourth recess 79d corresponds to the shape of the fourth projection 69 d.

As shown in fig. 5 and 8, first recess 79a, second recess 79b, and third recess 79c have high wall 101 and low wall 102, respectively. The height of the low wall portion 102 in the second direction D2 is lower than the height of the high wall portion 101 in the second direction D2. The low wall portion 102 is disposed on the opposite side of the high wall portion 101 from the first direction D1. The fourth recess 79d has a hollow portion 103 and a lower plate portion 104. The lower plate portion 104 is disposed on the opposite side of the hollow portion 103 from the first direction D1.

Next, a method of attaching the humidification case 70 and the dehumidification case 60 will be described in detail. The user disposes the first protruding portion 69a in the first recess 79a, the second protruding portion 69b in the second recess 79b, the third protruding portion 69c in the third recess 79c, and the fourth protruding portion 69d in the cavity 103. The user moves the humidification chamber 70 downward with respect to the dehumidification chamber 60. When the humidification case 70 moves downward, the lower surface of the extension 81 abuts against the upper surface of the second wall 62 of the dehumidification case 60. As a result, downward movement of the humidification case 70 relative to the dehumidification case 60 can be restricted.

Next, as shown in fig. 5 and 9, the user moves the humidification tank 70 in the first direction D1 with respect to the dehumidification tank 60. When the humidification case 70 moves in the first direction D1, the first projection 69a, the second projection 69b, the third projection 69c, and the fourth projection 69D are arranged on the low wall portion 102 or the low plate portion 104, respectively, and are in contact with the high wall portion 101. That is, the first engaging portion 79 engages with the second engaging portion 69. As a result, the movement of the humidification tank 70 relative to the dehumidification tank 60 in the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 is restricted in a state where the first engagement portion 79 and the second engagement portion 69 are engaged. Therefore, the humidification case 70 can be fixed to the dehumidification case 60. As a result, for example, when the humidification case 70 and the dehumidification case 60 are integrated into a single structure and inadvertently fall down, the humidification case 70 can be prevented from falling off the dehumidification case 60 with a simple structure.

Next, a method of restricting the movement of the humidification case 70 in the direction opposite to the first direction D1 with respect to the dehumidification case 60 will be described in detail with reference to fig. 10. Fig. 10 is a perspective view showing the dehumidification tank 60 and the humidification tank 70.

As shown in fig. 10, the air conditioner 100 further includes a restriction member 90. In a state where the humidification case 70 and the dehumidification case 60 are integrated, the restriction member 90 is disposed between the wall of the humidification case 70 and the wall of the dehumidification case 60. Specifically, the regulating member 90 is disposed between the third wall 75 and the third wall 65. The restricting member 90 restricts movement of the humidification tank 70 relative to the dehumidification tank 60 in a direction opposite to the first direction D1. Therefore, the humidification case 70 can be more reliably fixed to the dehumidification case 60.

Specifically, the regulating member 90 is formed in a funnel shape, for example. Specifically, the regulating member 90 includes a receiving portion 91 and a hole portion 92.

The receiving unit 91 is disposed below the dehumidifying unit 30. The receiving unit 91 receives the second water generated by the dehumidifying unit 30.

The hole 92 guides the second water received by the receiving portion 91 to the inside of the dehumidifying tank 60. As a result, the second water is contained in the dehumidifying tank 60. This allows the humidifying tank 70 to be more reliably fixed to the dehumidifying tank 60 with a simple configuration, and allows the second water to be stored in the dehumidifying tank 60.

Further, the humidifying unit 40 disposed in the third chamber 53 will be described in detail with reference to fig. 2 to 5. Preferably, the humidifying unit 40, the humidifying tank 70, and the dehumidifying tank 60 are detachable from the housing 10 in an integrated state. Specifically, the humidifying unit 40, the dehumidifying tank 60, and the humidifying tank 70 can be drawn out in the first direction D1 with respect to the third chamber 53 of the housing 10 in an integrated state. According to this preferred embodiment, the housing 10 only has to have one accommodation space, and therefore the air conditioner 100 can be further downsized.

More specifically, as shown in fig. 2 to 5, the humidifying section 40 has a filter section. The filter section is impregnated with first water. For example, the filter portion is a rectangular shaped sheet. The sheet is formed of a material having water-absorbing properties and air-permeability. The sheet is formed of rayon, for example.

The humidifying portion 40 is accommodated in the humidifying tank 70. Specifically, one end of the humidifying unit 40 is connected to the first wall 73, and the other end of the humidifying unit 40 is connected to the third wall 75. The upper end of the humidifying unit 40 is in contact with the holding unit 78, and the lower end of the humidifying unit 40 is in contact with the first bottom 71. As a result, the air passes through the humidifying portion 40. Therefore, the humidified air is discharged from the humidifying unit 40.

In addition, the dehumidifying tank 60 and the humidifying unit 40 can be separated from each other in a state where the humidifying unit 40, the dehumidifying tank 60, and the humidifying tank 70 are detached from the casing 10. As a result, the humidifying unit 40 can be easily replaced.

Next, the dehumidifying part 30 disposed in the second chamber 52 will be described in detail with reference to fig. 2 and 3. As shown in fig. 2 and 3, the dehumidifying unit 30 includes an evaporator 31, a capacitor 32, and a compressor.

The evaporator 31 and the capacitor 32 each have a flow tube through which a medium flows. The medium is for example a fluorocarbon. The material of the flow tube is, for example, metal. The flow pipe of the evaporator 31 and the flow pipe of the capacitor 32 are connected to the compressor.

The compressor compresses a medium in a state of a low-temperature gas to produce a medium in a state of a high-temperature gas. The compressor sends the medium in a high-temperature gas state to the flow pipe of the capacitor 32. The medium in the high-temperature gas state is liquefied while transferring heat in the flow pipe of the capacitor 32, and becomes a medium in a high-temperature liquid state. Further, the medium in the high-temperature liquid state expands to become a medium in the low-temperature liquid state. The medium in a low temperature liquid state is an example of a refrigerant. The medium in the low-temperature liquid state is vaporized while receiving heat in the flow pipe of the evaporator 31, and becomes a medium in a low-temperature gas state. After that, the medium in the state of low-temperature gas is compressed again by the compressor. In this way, the medium circulates between the flow pipe of the evaporator 31, the flow pipe of the capacitor 32, and the compressor.

The evaporator 31 performs heat exchange between air and refrigerant to remove water vapor from the air. Specifically, the flow tube of the evaporator 31 meanders in the second chamber 52. The evaporator 31 also has a plurality of metal plates between the flow pipes. As a result, the air flows through the second chamber 52 while contacting the flow pipe or the metal plate. Therefore, the air transfers heat to the refrigerant, and the temperature of the air decreases. As a result, water droplets caused by water vapor in the air adhere to the flow tube or the metal plate. Thereby, the evaporator 31 can efficiently remove water vapor from the air.

The capacitor 32 exchanges heat between the air and a medium in a state of high-temperature gas, and generates air at a predetermined temperature. Specifically, the flow tube of the capacitor 32 meanders in the second chamber 52. The capacitor 32 also has a plurality of metal plates between the flow tubes. As a result, the air flows through the second chamber 52 while contacting the flow pipe or the metal plate. Therefore, the air receives heat from the medium in a state of high-temperature gas, and the temperature of the air rises.

< second embodiment >

Next, an air conditioner 100 according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to fig. 11. Fig. 11 is a sectional view of the humidifying section 40, the humidifying tank 70, and the dehumidifying tank 60. While the humidification case 70 is disposed inside the dehumidification case 60 in the air conditioner 100 according to the first embodiment, the humidification case 70 and the dehumidification case 60 are juxtaposed in the air conditioner 100 according to the second embodiment, as shown in fig. 11.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the above embodiments. For example, some of the components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiments. Further, the constituent elements of the different embodiments may be appropriately combined. For ease of understanding, the drawings schematically show the respective components mainly, and the thickness, length, number, interval, and the like of the respective components shown in the drawings may be different from those of the actual drawings. The materials, shapes, dimensions, and the like of the respective constituent elements shown in the above-described embodiments are examples, and are not particularly limited, and various modifications can be made within a range that does not substantially depart from the effects of the present invention.

(1) As described with reference to fig. 1 to 10, in the first embodiment, the humidifying tank 70 is disposed inside the dehumidifying tank 60, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The dehumidifying tank 60 may be disposed inside the humidifying tank 70.

(2) As described with reference to fig. 1 to 11, in the first and second embodiments, the humidifying unit 40 is housed in the humidifying tank 70, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The humidifying unit 40 may not be accommodated in the humidifying tank 70. Even when the dehumidification tank 60 is disposed inside the humidification tank 70, the humidification unit 40 may not be housed in the humidification tank 70.

(3) As described with reference to fig. 1 to 11, in the first and second embodiments, the fan generates the first airflow F1 and the second airflow F2, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The fan is a centrifugal fan, and may generate one kind of air flow passing through both the dehumidification section 30 and the humidification section 40.

Industrial applicability

The invention provides an air conditioner having industrial applicability.

Description of the reference numerals

10 frame body

30 dehumidification part

40 humidifying part

60 dehumidifying box

62 second wall portion

69 second engaging part

70 humidifying box

72 first wall part

79 first engaging part

81 extension part

90 limiting member

100 air conditioner

D1 first direction

Claims

1. A humidity control device is characterized by comprising:

a frame body;

a humidifying unit for humidifying;

a first container for containing the first water supplied to the humidifying unit;

a dehumidification part for performing dehumidification; and

a second container for containing the second water generated by the dehumidifying part,

the first container and the second container are detachable from the frame in an integrated state,

the first container and the second container are separable from each other in a state of being detached from the housing.

2. A humidity conditioning unit according to claim 1, wherein said first container is disposed within said second container.

3. A humidity conditioning unit as claimed in claim 2, in which at least part of the outer peripheral surface of the wall of the first container follows at least part of the inner peripheral surface of the wall of the second container.

4. Humidity regulating device according to claim 2 or 3,

the first container has a first engaging portion disposed on the wall portion,

the second container has a second engaging portion disposed on the wall portion,

restricting movement of the first container relative to the second container in a first direction and a second direction while the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are engaged,

the first direction indicates a direction in which the first container and the second container are detached from the housing,

the second direction represents a vertically upward direction.

5. Humidity regulating device in accordance with claim 4,

further comprising a regulating member disposed between the wall portion of the first container and the wall portion of the second container in a state where the first container and the second container are integrated,

the restricting member restricts movement of the first container relative to the second container in a direction opposite to the first direction.

6. A humidity adjusting device according to claim 5, wherein said restricting member has:

a receiving part receiving the second water generated by the dehumidifying part; and

a hole portion guiding the second water received by the receiving portion to an inside of the second container.

7. Humidity regulating device according to any of claims 2 to 6,

the first container has a protruding portion protruding outward from an upper end portion of the wall portion,

the lower surface of the protruding portion abuts against the wall portion of the second container.

8. Humidity regulating device according to any of claims 1 to 7,

the humidifying unit, the first container, and the second container are detachably attached to the housing in an integrated state,

the first container and the humidification unit are separable from each other in a state where the humidification unit, the first container, and the second container are detached from the housing.