CN113266891B

CN113266891B - Humidity regulator

Info

Publication number: CN113266891B
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: 2024-04-02
Anticipated expiration: 2041-01-07
Also published as: TW202132729A; JP7372169B2; CN113266891A; JP2021127884A

Abstract

The invention provides a humidity adjusting device. The humidity control apparatus (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 air. The first container (70) contains first water that is supplied to the humidifying unit (40). The dehumidifying part (40) dehumidifies. The second container (60) contains second water generated by the dehumidifying part (30). The first container (70) and the second container (60) are detachable from the housing (10) in a unified state. The first container (70) and the second container (60) can be separated from each other in a state of being detached from the housing (10).

Description

Humidity regulator

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a humidity control apparatus.

Background

A dehumidifying and humidifying device having a dehumidifying function and a humidifying function has been developed. For example, the dehumidifying and humidifying device disclosed in patent document 1 includes a housing, a dehumidifying unit, a humidifying unit, a dehumidifying box, and a humidifying box. The dehumidifying unit cools the air passing through the inside of the housing by the heat exchanger, thereby condensing moisture contained in the air, and thereby removing the moisture contained in the air and dehumidifying the air. The water produced in the dehumidifying part is sent to a dehumidifying box. The humidifying unit humidifies the air passing through the inside of the housing by using a humidifying filter. The humidifying filter is arranged in the humidifying tray, and water is supplied from the humidifying tray. Water is supplied from the humidification tank to the humidification tray. In the dehumidifying and humidifying device disclosed in patent document 1, a humidifying box and a dehumidifying box are separately provided in a housing.

Prior art literature

Patent literature

Japanese patent application laid-open No. 2017-53582

Disclosure of Invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

However, in the humidity control apparatus such as the humidifier and humidifier described in patent document 1, since the humidifier box and the dehumidifier box are provided independently, two spaces are required inside the housing, and thus the size of the humidity control apparatus tends to be increased.

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

Means for solving the problems

According to one aspect of the present invention, a humidity control apparatus includes a housing, a first container, a humidifying unit, a dehumidifying unit, and a second container. The humidifying unit humidifies. The first container contains first water supplied to the humidifying unit. The dehumidifying part dehumidifies. The second container contains second water generated by the dehumidifying part. The first container and the second container are detachable from the housing in a state of being integrated with each other. 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 apparatus of the present invention, the humidity control apparatus has a humidifying function and a dehumidifying function, and can be miniaturized.

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 view 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 dehumidifying casing and the humidifying casing according to the first embodiment.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view showing a dehumidifying box according to the first embodiment.

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

Fig. 8 is a sectional view of the humidifier tub according to the first embodiment when the humidifier tub is inserted into the dehumidifier tub.

Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the humidifier tub according to the first embodiment when the humidifier tub is fixed to the dehumidifier tub.

Fig. 10 is a perspective view showing a humidification case and a dehumidification case according to the first embodiment.

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

Detailed Description

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described 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 are shown orthogonal to each other. 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 dehumidifier unit 30, a humidifier unit 40, a dehumidifier unit 60, a humidifier unit 70, and an air blower unit 80. The air conditioner 100 is an example of a humidity control apparatus. The humidification tank 70 is an example of a first container. The dehumidifying box 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 (for example, a semiconductor Memory) such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory: random access Memory), and may also include an auxiliary storage device (for example, a hard disk drive). The main storage device and/or the auxiliary storage device store 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 dehumidifier unit 30, the humidifier unit 40, and the storage unit 21.

The frame 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 panels 13 are disposed between the top panel 11 and the bottom panel 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 15a. The suction ports 15a are each opened.

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 blowout port 11a, a cover member 11b, and an operation panel 11c. The blow-out port 11a is an opening. The cover member 11b is a substantially plate-shaped member. The cover member 11b covers the air outlet 11a. The cover member 11b functions as a louver that defines the flow direction of the air emitted from the air outlet 11a. The operation panel 11c receives an instruction from the outside.

The housing 10 further includes a plurality of ventilation portions 50 through which air circulates. Specifically, the plurality of flow-through 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 X-axis side of the housing 10. The first chamber 51 communicates with the outside of the housing 10 via the plurality of suction ports 15a. The first chamber 51 has a filter 51a. 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 dehumidifying part 30 is disposed inside the second chamber 52. The dehumidifying part 30 dehumidifies. Specifically, the dehumidifier 30 is controlled by the controller 20. Specifically, as shown in fig. 2, the dehumidifying unit 30 is driven by the control unit 20 in the dehumidifying mode, and is not driven by the control unit 20 in the humidifying mode, as shown in fig. 3.

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. A humidifying portion 40, a dehumidifying box 60, and a humidifying box 70 are disposed inside the third chamber 53. Specifically, the third chamber 53 has an accommodation space accommodating the dehumidifying box 60 and the humidifying box 70. The humidification tank 70 contains first water. The humidifying unit 40 humidifies the first water in the humidification tank 70. Specifically, as shown in fig. 3, the humidification tank 70 previously contains first water by a user in the humidification mode. As shown in fig. 2, the humidification case 70 is preset to be empty by a user in the dehumidification mode. The dehumidifying box 60 accommodates 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. A blower 80 is disposed in the fourth chamber 54.

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 via the outlet 11a.

Next, the flow of air will be described in detail. The 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 will be described in detail. As shown in fig. 2, first, the user empties the humidification tank 70. Next, the user drives the dehumidifier unit 30 through the controller 20 using the operation panel 11c. As a result, the first air flow F1 is dehumidified by the dehumidifier 30 when passing through the second chamber 52. The dehumidifying box 60 accommodates the second water generated by the dehumidifying unit 30. The second air flow F2 is not humidified by the humidifying unit 40 when passing through the third chamber 53. Thereby, dehumidified air is discharged from the air conditioner 100.

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

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

As shown in fig. 4 and 5, in the air conditioner 100, the dehumidification tank 60 and the humidification tank 70 are detachable from the housing 10 in a unified state. Specifically, the dehumidification tank 60 and the humidification tank 70 are integrally extractable in the first direction D1 from the third chamber 53 of the housing 10. 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 vertically upward direction. In the present embodiment, the first direction D1 extends in the Y-axis direction. The second direction D2 extends along the Z-axis direction.

Next, referring to fig. 5 to 7, the dehumidification box 60 and the humidification box 70 of the air conditioner 100 will be described. Fig. 6 is a perspective view showing the dehumidifying box 60. Fig. 7 is a perspective view showing the humidifier tub 70. As shown in fig. 6 and 7, the dehumidifying box 60 and the humidifying box 70 can be separated in a state of being detached from the housing 10. That is, the dehumidification tank 60 and the humidification 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 dehumidifying box 60 has a substantially rectangular box shape. The upper surface of the dehumidifying box 60 is open. 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 the third wall 65. The first wall 63 has a handle 63a. The second wall 64 is disposed opposite to the fourth wall 66 and the fifth wall 67.

As shown in fig. 7, the humidification tank 70 has a substantially rectangular box shape. The upper surface of the humidification tank 70 is open. Specifically, the humidification tank 70 has 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 the third wall 75. The second wall 74 is disposed opposite to the fourth wall 76 and the fifth wall 77.

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

As described above with reference to fig. 1 to 7, according to the air conditioner 100, the dehumidification tank 60 and the humidification tank 70 are detachable from the housing 10 in a unified state. Therefore, the housing 10 only needs to have one accommodation space, and therefore, the air conditioner 100 can be miniaturized.

In addition, since the dehumidifying box 60 and the humidifying box 70 can be separated in a state of being detached from the housing 10, the dehumidifying box 60 and the humidifying box 70 can be independently operated. For example, the user can easily clean only the dehumidifying box 60. In addition, the user can easily clean only the humidifier box 70.

In more detail, as shown in fig. 5, the humidification tank 70 is disposed inside the dehumidification tank 60. Specifically, the shape of the humidification tank 70 is smaller than the shape of the dehumidification tank 60. The first wall portion 72 of the humidification tank 70 has a lower height than the second wall portion 62 of the dehumidification 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 dehumidification tank 60 has a shape similar to the fourth wall 76 of the humidification tank 70.

As described above, according to the air conditioner 100, the humidification chamber 70 is disposed inside the dehumidification chamber 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 tank 70 is along at least a part of the inner peripheral surface of the wall portion of the dehumidification tank 60. Therefore, the user can easily position the humidification chamber 70 at a correct position with respect to the dehumidification chamber 60. For example, the user can be prevented from attaching the humidification tank 70 to the dehumidification tank 60 in the wrong direction.

Further, as shown in fig. 7, the humidification chamber 70 further includes a protruding portion 81 that protrudes outward from the upper end portion of the first wall portion 72. Specifically, the extension 81 includes a first extension 81a, a second extension 81b, a third extension 81c, and a fourth extension 81d. The first and second protruding portions 81a and 81b protrude outward from the upper end portion of the second wall 74. The third protruding portion 81c protrudes outward from the upper end portion of the fourth wall 76. The fourth protruding portion 81d protrudes outward from the upper end portion of the fifth wall 77.

As shown in fig. 5, when the humidifier tub 70 is attached to the dehumidifier tub 60, the lower surface of the protruding portion 81 abuts against the upper surface of the second wall portion 62 of the dehumidifier tub 60. Accordingly, the downward movement of the humidification tank 70 with respect to the dehumidification tank 60 can be restricted. As a result, the shaking of the humidification chamber 70 with respect to the dehumidification chamber 60 can be suppressed.

Next, a configuration for integrally forming the dehumidifying box 60 and the humidifying box 70 will be described with reference to fig. 5 to 9. Fig. 8 is a sectional view of the humidification tank 70 inserted into the interior of the dehumidification tank 60. Fig. 9 is a sectional view of the humidification case 70 when fixed to the dehumidification case 60.

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

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

As shown in fig. 5 and 8, the first, second and third recesses 79a, 79b and 79c have a high wall portion 101 and a low wall portion 102, respectively. The height of the low wall portion 102 along the second direction D2 is lower than the height of the high wall portion 101 along the second direction D2. The low wall portion 102 is disposed on the opposite side of the Gao Bi portion 101 from the first direction D1. The fourth recess 79d has a hollow 103 and a lower plate 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 mounting the humidification tank 70 and the dehumidification tank 60 will be described in detail. The user disposes the first protruding portion 69a in the first concave portion 79a, disposes the second protruding portion 69b in the second concave portion 79b, disposes the third protruding portion 69c in the third concave portion 79c, and disposes the fourth protruding portion 69d in the hollow portion 103. The user moves the humidification tank 70 downward with respect to the dehumidification tank 60. When the humidification tank 70 moves downward, the lower surface of the protruding portion 81 abuts against the upper surface of the second wall portion 62 of the dehumidification tank 60. As a result, the downward movement of the humidification chamber 70 relative to the dehumidification chamber 60 can be restricted.

Next, as shown in fig. 5 and 9, the user moves the humidification tank 70 relative to the dehumidification tank 60 in the first direction D1. When the humidification chamber 70 moves in the first direction D1, the first protruding portion 69a, the second protruding portion 69b, the third protruding portion 69c, and the fourth protruding portion 69D are disposed 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 chamber 70 relative to the dehumidification chamber 60 in the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 is restricted in a state where the first engagement portion 79 is engaged with the second engagement portion 69. Therefore, the humidification tank 70 can be fixed to the dehumidification tank 60. As a result, for example, when the structure in which the humidification tank 70 and the dehumidification tank 60 are integrated is carelessly fallen down, the humidification tank 70 can be prevented from falling off the dehumidification tank 60 with a simple structure.

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

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

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

The receiving portion 91 is disposed below the dehumidifying portion 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 box 60. As a result, the second water is contained in the dehumidifying tank 60. Thereby, the humidification tank 70 can be more reliably fixed to the dehumidification tank 60 with a simple structure, and the second water can be contained in the dehumidification 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 box 70, and the dehumidifying box 60 are detachable from the housing 10 in an integrated state. Specifically, the humidifying unit 40, the dehumidifying box 60, and the humidifying box 70 are integrally extractable in the first direction D1 from the third chamber 53 of the housing 10. According to this preferred example, since the housing 10 only has to have one accommodation space, the air conditioner 100 can be further miniaturized.

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

The humidifying portion 40 is accommodated in a humidifying box 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 contacts the grip 78, and the lower end of the humidifying unit 40 contacts the first bottom surface 71. As a result, the air passes through the humidifying unit 40. Therefore, the humidified air is discharged from the humidifying unit 40.

In addition, the humidification unit 40, the dehumidification tank 60, and the humidification tank 70 are detachable from the housing 10, and the dehumidification tank 60 and the humidification unit 40 can be separated. As a result, the humidifying unit 40 can be replaced easily.

Next, the dehumidifying unit 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 dehumidifier 30 includes an evaporator 31, a capacitor 32, and a compressor.

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

The compressor compresses a medium in a state of low-temperature gas to produce a medium in a state of high-temperature gas. The compressor sends the medium in the high-temperature gas state to the flow tube of the capacitor 32. The medium in the high-temperature gas state is liquefied while transferring heat in the flow tube of the capacitor 32, and is changed into a medium in the high-temperature liquid state. Further, the medium in the high-temperature liquid state expands to become the 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 gasified while receiving heat in the flow pipe of the evaporator 31, and becomes a medium in the low-temperature gas state. Thereafter, the medium in a 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 exchanges heat between air and refrigerant to remove water vapor from the air. Specifically, the flow pipe of the evaporator 31 meanders in the second chamber 52. The evaporator 31 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 transfers heat to the refrigerant, and the temperature of the air decreases. As a result, water droplets due to water vapor in the air adhere to the flow pipe or the metal plate. Thereby, the evaporator 31 can effectively remove water vapor from the air.

The capacitor 32 exchanges heat between 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 increases.

< 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 portion 40, the humidifying tank 70, and the dehumidifying tank 60. In the air conditioner 100 according to the first embodiment, the humidification tank 70 is disposed inside the dehumidification tank 60, whereas in the air conditioner 100 according to the second embodiment, as shown in fig. 11, the humidification tank 70 and the dehumidification tank 60 are juxtaposed.

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 may be implemented in various forms within a scope not departing from the gist thereof. In addition, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of the constituent elements disclosed in the above embodiments. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Further, the constituent elements of the different embodiments may be appropriately combined. For easy 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 in practice from the viewpoint of drawing. The materials, shapes, sizes, and the like of the respective constituent elements shown in the above-described embodiments are merely examples, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

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

(2) As described with reference to fig. 1 to 11, in the first and second embodiments, the humidifying unit 40 is accommodated in the humidifying box 70, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The humidifying unit 40 may not be accommodated in the humidifying box 70. In addition, 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 air flow F1 and the second air flow F2, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The fan is a centrifugal fan, and may generate one air flow passing through both the dehumidifying part 30 and the humidifying part 40.

Industrial applicability

The invention provides an air conditioner which has industrial applicability.

Description of the reference numerals

10. Frame body

30. Dehumidifying part

40. Humidification unit

60. Dehumidifying box

62. A second wall part

69. Second engaging part

70. Humidification case

72. A first wall part

79. First engaging portion

81. Extension part

90. Limiting component

100. Air conditioner

D1 First direction

Claims

1. A humidity control apparatus is characterized by comprising: a frame;

a humidifying unit that humidifies;

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

a dehumidifying part for dehumidifying; and

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

the first container and the second container are detachable from the frame body in a state of being integrated with each other,

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

2. The humidity control device of claim 1 wherein said first container is disposed within said second container.

3. The humidity control device of claim 2 wherein at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the wall portion of the first container is along at least a portion of the inner peripheral surface of the wall portion of the second container.

4. A humidity control apparatus as claimed in claim 2 or 3, wherein,

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

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

in a state where the first engaging portion is engaged with the second engaging portion, movement of the first container with respect to the second container in a first direction and a second direction is restricted,

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

the second direction represents a vertical direction.

5. The humidity control apparatus as in claim 4 wherein,

the container further comprises a restricting 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 the first direction.

6. The humidity control device of claim 5 wherein said restricting member has:

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

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

7. A humidity control apparatus as claimed in claim 2 wherein,

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. The humidity control apparatus of claim 1 wherein,

the humidifying unit, the first container, and the second container are detachable from the housing in a state of being integrated,

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