CN113266893A

CN113266893A - Humidity control device

Info

Publication number: CN113266893A
Application number: CN202110100855.1A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 今关谦一
Original assignee: Sharp Corp
Current assignee: Sharp Corp
Priority date: 2020-02-17
Filing date: 2021-01-26
Publication date: 2021-08-17
Anticipated expiration: 2041-01-26
Also published as: TW202132731A; CN113266893B; JP7382846B2; JP2021127881A

Abstract

The invention provides a humidity control device. In a humidity control apparatus (100), a first water receiving unit (30) receives first water generated in a dehumidification unit (20) that performs dehumidification. The first container (50) is located below the first water receiving unit and can receive the first water discharged from the water discharge position (30a) of the first water receiving unit. The second container (70) contains second water supplied to a humidifying unit (60) for humidifying. The second container is disposed inside the first container. The first water receiving portion includes: and a positioning unit (36) that positions the second container along a press-fitting direction (D1) in which the first container is press-fitted into the interior (10a) of the cabinet (10) of the humidity control apparatus (100). The positioning portion abuts against the second container in a state where the first container is positioned inside, and presses back the second container in a direction (D3) opposite to the pressing direction, up to a position where the drainage position and the second container) are offset from each other.

Description

Humidity control device

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a humidity control apparatus.

Background

Dehumidification and humidification apparatuses having a dehumidification function and a humidification function have been developed. For example, patent document 1 discloses a dehumidification and humidification apparatus including a case, a dehumidification section, a humidification section, a dehumidification tank (tank), and a humidification tank. The dehumidifying unit cools the air passing through the inside of the casing by a heat exchanger, condenses moisture contained in the air, removes the moisture contained in the air, and dehumidifies the air. The water generated in the dehumidification section is sent to the dehumidification container. The humidifying unit humidifies the air passing through the inside of the case by a humidifying filter. The humidifying filter is provided in the humidifying tray from which water is supplied. Water is supplied from the humidification container to the humidification tray. In the dehumidification and humidification device disclosed in patent document 1, the humidification container and the dehumidification container are provided in the casing independently of each other.

Documents of the prior art

Patent document

Patent document 1: japanese laid-open patent publication No. 5 'JP-A2017-53582'

Disclosure of Invention

Technical problem to be solved by the invention

However, in the humidity control apparatus such as the dehumidification and humidification apparatus disclosed in patent document 1, since the dehumidification vessel and the humidification vessel are independently arranged in the cabinet, the water generated by dehumidification can be prevented from being mixed into the water for humidification, but the humidity control apparatus 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 apparatus in which a dehumidification vessel and a humidification vessel can be efficiently arranged while suppressing an increase in size.

Means for solving the problems

According to one aspect of the present invention, a humidity control apparatus includes a dehumidification section, a first water receiving section, a first container, a humidification section, a second container, and a casing. The dehumidification part performs dehumidification. The first water receiving unit receives the first water generated by the dehumidifying unit. The first tank is configured to be able to receive the first water discharged from a water discharge position of the first water receiving unit below the first water receiving unit. The humidifying part humidifies. The second container accommodates second water supplied to the humidifying part. The box body accommodates the dehumidification portion, the first water receiving portion, the first container, the humidification portion, and the second container. The second container is disposed inside the first container. The first water receiving portion includes: and a positioning portion that positions the second container along a press-fitting direction in which the first container is press-fitted into the case. The positioning portion abuts against the second container in a state where the first container is positioned inside the case, and presses back the second container in a direction opposite to the press-fitting direction until the drainage position of the first water receiving portion and the second container are offset from each other.

Effects of the invention

According to the humidity control apparatus of the present invention, the dehumidification container and the humidification container can be efficiently arranged while suppressing an increase in size.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a humidity control apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing a humidity control container of the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing a humidification chamber and a humidification unit of the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing a dehumidification container, a humidification container, and a humidification unit of the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 6 is a diagram showing the inside of the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 7 is a diagram showing the inside of the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 8 is a diagram showing the inside of the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 9A is a perspective view showing the dehumidification container, the humidification container, and the second water receiving unit of the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 9B is a side view showing the second water receiving unit of the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 10A is a perspective view illustrating a first water receiving unit of the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 10B is a perspective view illustrating the first water receiving unit of the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 11A is a bottom view illustrating the first water receiving unit of the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 11B is a cross-sectional view taken along line XIB-XIB of fig. 11A.

Fig. 12A is a perspective view illustrating a part of the first water receiving unit of the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 12B is a perspective view showing a part of the first water receiving unit of the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 12C is a perspective view showing a part of the first water receiving unit of the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 13A is a perspective view showing a plug of the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 13B is a perspective view showing a plug of the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 14 is a perspective view illustrating a first water receiving unit of the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 15 is a diagram showing the inside of the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 16A is a diagram illustrating a part of the interior of the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 16B is an enlarged view showing a part of the first water receiving unit and the second water receiving unit of the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 17A is a diagram illustrating a part of the interior of the humidity control apparatus according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 17B is an enlarged view showing a portion XVIIB of fig. 17A.

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. In the present embodiment, the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis of the three-dimensional orthogonal coordinate system are described as appropriate for easy understanding of the drawings. The X-axis and the Y-axis are parallel to the horizontal direction, and the Z-axis is parallel to the vertical direction.

An embodiment of a humidity control apparatus 100 according to the present invention will be described with reference to fig. 1 and 2. Fig. 1 and 2 are perspective views showing a humidity control apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment.

As shown in fig. 1, the humidity control apparatus 100 is, for example, an air conditioner or a dehumidification/humidification apparatus, and has at least a "dehumidification mode" and a "humidification mode". The "dehumidification mode" means a mode in which air is dehumidified. The "humidification mode" indicates a mode in which air is humidified. The humidity control apparatus 100 is, for example, a stationary type.

The humidity control apparatus 100 includes a casing 10, a dehumidifier 20, a first water receiving unit 30, a dehumidifier vessel 50, a humidifier 60, and a humidifier vessel 70.

The cabinet 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 bottom plate 12 corresponds to an example of "the bottom of the case 10". The front panel 14 and the rear panel 15 and the side panels 13 are each disposed between the top panel 11 and the bottom panel 12. The pair of side plates 13 are disposed to face each other. An insertion opening 10b for inserting the dehumidification container 50 into the interior 10a of the cabinet 10 is provided in one of the pair of side plates 13. The rear panel 15 is disposed opposite to the front panel 14. The top plate 11 is disposed to face the bottom plate 12. The top plate 11 is disposed above the casing 10. Hereinafter, in the present specification, "above" or "below" means, for example, "above" or "below" along the vertical direction. The cabinet 10 houses the dehumidifying part 20, the first water receiving part 30, the dehumidifying container 50, the humidifying part 60, and the humidifying container 70.

The dehumidification section 20 performs dehumidification. Specifically, the dehumidification section 20 dehumidifies air in the dehumidification mode. The dehumidification section 20 is, for example, a heat exchanger. The details of the structure of the dehumidification section 20 will be described later with reference to fig. 6 to 8.

The first water receiving unit 30 receives the first water generated by the dehumidifying unit 20. The first water receiving portion 30 is, for example, a receiving container member such as a drain pan for receiving water droplets. The first water is drained from the drainage position 30a of the first water receiving unit 30. The first water receiving portion 30 includes a positioning portion 36. The positioning portion 36 performs positioning of the humidification container 70. The humidity control apparatus 100 preferably further includes a second water receiving unit 40, and the first water receiving unit 30 preferably further includes a first hole 31 and a plug 32. First hole 31 is disposed at water discharge position 30a of first water receiving unit 30. The first hole 31 guides the first water to the second water receiving unit 40. The plug 32 abuts against the second water receiving part 40 to open the first hole 31. The plug 32 closes the first hole 31 by being spaced apart from the second water receiving portion 40.

The second water receiving unit 40 is disposed in the dehumidification container 50. The second water receiving portion 40 is, for example, a lid-like member. The second water receiving portion 40 includes a hole portion 41. The second water receiving unit 40 receives the first water from the first water receiving unit 30. The hole 41 guides the first water to the dehumidifying container 50.

The dehumidification vessel 50 is located below the first water receiving unit 30 and receives the first water drained from the drainage position 30a of the first water receiving unit 30. When the second water receiving unit 40 is disposed in the dehumidification container 50, the dehumidification container 50 receives the first water below the second water receiving unit 40. The dehumidification vessel 50 corresponds to an example of "first vessel". The dehumidifying container 50 is accessible with respect to the cabinet 10. In detail, the dehumidifying container 50 may be pressed from the outside to the inside 10a of the cabinet 10. The interior 10a of the casing 10 is a storage space for the dehumidification container 50. Hereinafter, the direction D1 in which the dehumidification vessel 50 is pushed into the interior 10a of the casing 10 may be referred to as "pushing direction D1". The press-fitting direction D1 is a direction from the side plate 13 provided with the insertion port 10b to the side plate 13 not provided with the insertion port 10b, among the pair of side plates 13. The press-in direction D1 intersects the direction D2 from the front panel 14 toward the rear panel 15. Hereinafter, the direction D2 from the front panel 14 to the rear panel 15 may be referred to as "front view direction D2". The negative direction along the Y axis in the figure is an example of the press-fitting direction D1. The negative direction along the X axis in the figure is an example of the front view direction D2.

First hole 31 and plug 32 of first water receiving unit 30 are arranged on the back side of insertion opening 10b with respect to inner portion 10a in pushing direction D1.

The humidifying unit 60 humidifies the air. Specifically, the humidifying unit 60 humidifies the air in the humidifying mode. The humidifier 60 is, for example, a filter.

The humidifying container 70 accommodates the second water supplied to the humidifying unit 60. The humidification tank 70 corresponds to an example of "a second tank". The humidification container 70 may be disposed inside the dehumidification container 50. The details of the configurations of the humidifying unit 60 and the humidifying tank 70 will be described later with reference to fig. 4 to 5.

As shown in fig. 2, when the dehumidification container 50 is press-fitted into the interior 10a of the casing 10 along the press-fitting direction D1 and stored, the dehumidification container 50 is positioned in the interior 10a of the casing 10. Hereinafter, a state in which the dehumidification vessel 50 is positioned in the interior 10a of the cabinet 10 may be referred to as a "first storage state".

In the first storage state, the positioning unit 36 positions the humidification chamber 70 along the press-fitting direction D1 in a state where the humidification chamber 70 is disposed inside the dehumidification container 50. The positioning unit 36 abuts against the humidification chamber 70 in the first storage state, and presses back the humidification chamber 70 in the direction D3 opposite to the pressing direction D1 until the drainage position 30a of the first water receiving unit 30 and the humidification chamber 70 are offset from each other. Therefore, in the first storage state, the humidification chamber 70 moves in the opposite direction D3 to a position not overlapping with the position where the first water discharged from the water discharge position 30a of the first water receiving unit 30 can be received. Therefore, even if the humidification chamber 70 is housed and the dehumidification vessel 50 is disposed below the first water receiving unit 30, the first water discharged from the water discharge position 30a can be prevented from mixing into the second water in the humidification chamber 70. As a result, the dehumidification vessel 50 and the humidification vessel 70 can be efficiently arranged while suppressing an increase in size of the humidity control apparatus 100.

In the first storage state, the latch 32 of the first water receiving unit 30 abuts against the second water receiving unit 40 disposed in the dehumidification container 50 to open the first hole 31 of the first water receiving unit 30. The second water receiving portion 40 receives the first water guided from the first hole 31. The first water is received in the dehumidification container 50 below through the hole 41 of the second water receiving unit 40. Therefore, the operation of accommodating the dehumidification container 50 in the cabinet 10 can be performed in combination with the operation of opening the first hole 31, and the water potential of the first water falling from the first water receiver 30 to the bottom of the dehumidification container 50 can be alleviated by the second water receiver 40. As a result, the first water can be stored in the dehumidifying container 50 in conjunction with the storing operation of the dehumidifying container 50 in the case 10, and the sound of the generated water can be reduced. That is, when the first water generated by dehumidification is collected, the sound of water generation can be reduced favorably and conveniently.

Next, with reference to fig. 1 and also to fig. 3 to 8, the details of the configuration of the humidity control apparatus 100 regarding the dehumidification mode and the humidification mode will be described. Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing the dehumidifying container 50. The dehumidification vessel 50 is configured in accordance with a dehumidification mode.

As shown in fig. 3, the dehumidification container 50 has a substantially rectangular box shape. The upper portion of the dehumidifying container 50 is opened. Specifically, the dehumidification container 50 includes a second bottom surface 51, a second wall portion 52, and an opening 50 a. The second wall portion 52 includes a first wall 53, a second wall 54, a third wall 55, a fourth wall 56, and a fifth wall 57. In addition, the second wall 54, the third wall 55, the fourth wall 56 and the fifth wall 57 are transparent.

The shape of the first wall 53 and the second wall 54 and the shape of the third wall 55 and the fifth wall 57 are substantially planar. The fourth wall 56 has a curved surface curved inward. The first wall 53 is disposed to face the third wall 55. The first wall 53 and the third wall 55 are located on the front side and the back side in the press-fitting direction D1, respectively. The first wall 53 includes a handle 53a, a first window 53c, and a second window 53 b. The first window 53c and the second window 53b are transparent, for example. The first window 53c is disposed above the second window 53 b. The shape of the first window 53c may be different from the shape of the second window 53 b. The second wall 54 is disposed to face the fourth wall 56 and the fifth wall 57. The opening 50a is formed at the upper portion of the first wall 53, the second wall 54, the third wall 55, the fourth wall 56, and the fifth wall 57.

Further, the dehumidification container 50 preferably further includes a second engagement portion 59 disposed on the second wall portion 52. Specifically, the second engaging portion 59 protrudes inward from the upper end portion of the second wall portion 52. Specifically, the second engaging portion 59 includes a first protruding portion 59a, a second protruding portion 59b, a third protruding portion 59c, and a fourth protruding portion 59 d. Each of the first protruding portion 59a, the second protruding portion 59b, and the third protruding portion 59c has a flat plate shape. The fourth protruding portion 59d has a substantially flat plate shape. The shape of the fourth protruding portion 59d may be the same as the shape of each of the first protruding portion 59a, the second protruding portion 59b, and the third protruding portion 59 c. The first protruding portion 59a and the second protruding portion 59b are disposed on the inner circumferential surface of the second wall 54. The third protruding portion 59c is disposed on the inner peripheral surface of the fifth wall 57. The fourth protruding portion 59d is disposed on the inner peripheral surface of the fourth wall 56.

Next, fig. 4 is a perspective view showing the humidifying container 70 and the humidifying unit 60. The humidification chamber 70 and the humidification unit 60 are configured for the humidification mode. As shown in fig. 4, the humidification chamber 70 has a substantially rectangular box shape. The upper surface of the humidification chamber 70 is opened. Specifically, the humidification chamber 70 includes a first bottom surface 71, a first wall portion 72, and a grip portion 78. The first wall portion 72 includes a first wall 73, a second wall 74, a third wall 75, a fourth wall 76, and a fifth wall 77. The first wall portion 72 is transparent, for example.

The shape of the first wall 73 and the shape of the second wall 74 and 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 inward. The first wall 73 is disposed to face the third wall 75. The first wall 73 and the third wall 75 are located on the front side and the back side in the press-fitting direction D1, respectively. The second wall 74 is disposed to face the fourth wall 76 and the fifth wall 77.

The grip portion 78 includes a body portion 78a, a first leg portion 78b, and a second leg portion 78 c. The body portion 78a has a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The body portion 78a extends along the press-in direction D1. The first leg portion 78b supports one end portion of the body portion 78 a. One end of the body portion 78a is located on the front side in the press-fitting direction D1. The first leg 78b is connected to the upper end of the first wall 73. The second leg 78c supports the other end of the body portion 78 a. The other end of the main body 78a is located on the back side in the press-fitting direction D1. The second leg 78c is connected to the upper end of the third wall 75 and extends in the vertical direction. The second leg 78c is, for example, flat.

The humidification chamber 70 preferably further includes an extension portion 72a extending outward from the upper end portion of the first wall portion 72. Specifically, the protrusion 72a includes a first protrusion 72a1, a second protrusion 72a2, a third protrusion 72a3, and a fourth protrusion 72a 4. The first extension 72a1 and the second extension 72a2 extend outward from the upper end of the second wall 74. The third protruding portion 72a3 protrudes outward from the upper end portion of the fourth wall 76. The fourth projecting portion 72a4 projects outward from the upper end portion of the fifth wall 77.

The humidification chamber 70 preferably further includes a first engagement portion 79 disposed on the first wall portion 72. Specifically, the first engagement portion 79 includes 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 in the fifth wall 77. The fourth recess 79d is disposed in the fourth wall 76. The shape of the first recess 79a corresponds to the shape of the first protrusion 59a of the dehumidifying container 50. The shape of the second recess 79b corresponds to the shape of the second protrusion 59b of the dehumidifying container 50. The shape of the third recess 79c corresponds to the shape of the third protrusion 59c of the dehumidifying container 50. The shape of the fourth recess 79d corresponds to the shape of the fourth protrusion 59d of the dehumidifying container 50.

The humidification section 60 includes a filter section 61. The filter section 61 is soaked with the second water. For example, the filter unit 61 is a rectangular sheet (sheet). The sheet is made of a material having water-absorbing properties and air-permeable properties. The sheet is formed, for example, from Rayon (Rayon).

The humidifying unit 60 is housed in a humidifying container 70. Specifically, one end of the humidifying unit 60 is connected to the first wall 73, and the other end of the humidifying unit 60 is connected to the third wall 75. The upper end of the humidifying unit 60 is in contact with the grip 78, and the lower end of the humidifying unit 60 is in contact with the first bottom 71. As a result, the air passes through the humidifying section 60. Therefore, the air humidified by the humidifying unit 60 is discharged.

In more detail, as shown in fig. 5, the humidification tank 70 may be disposed inside the dehumidification tank 50. Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing the dehumidification container 50, the humidification container 70, and the humidification unit 60. Specifically, the humidification tank 70 has a smaller shape than the dehumidification tank 50. The first wall portion 72 of the humidification container 70 is lower in height than the second wall portion 52 of the dehumidification container 50. More specifically, at least a part of the outer circumferential surface of the wall portion of the humidification chamber 70 is along at least a part of the inner circumferential surface of the wall portion of the dehumidification chamber 50. Specifically, the fourth wall 56 of the dehumidification container 50 has a shape similar to the shape of the fourth wall 76 of the humidification container 70.

Next, a method of attaching the humidification chamber 70 and the dehumidification chamber 50 will be described in detail. The user places the first protruding portion 59a in the first recess 79a, the second protruding portion 59b in the second recess 79b, the third protruding portion 59c in the third recess 79c, and the fourth protruding portion 59d in the fourth recess 79 d. The user moves the humidification chamber 70 downward with respect to the dehumidification chamber 50. When the humidification chamber 70 moves downward, the lower surface of the extension portion 72a abuts against the upper surface of the second wall portion 52 of the dehumidification vessel 50. Therefore, the movement of the humidification container 70 in the downward direction with respect to the dehumidification container 50 can be restricted. As a result, the humidification chamber 70 can be prevented from shaking with respect to the dehumidification chamber 50.

The humidifying unit 60, the humidifying chamber 70, and the dehumidifying chamber 50 are detachably attached to the casing 10 (see fig. 1) in an integrated state. Specifically, the humidifying unit 60, the dehumidification container 50, and the humidification container 70 are integrally press-fitted into the interior 10a of the casing 10 in the press-fitting direction D1. According to the present embodiment, the humidity control apparatus 100 can be further miniaturized since the cabinet 10 only needs to include a single housing space. When the dehumidification container 50 is pushed into the interior 10a of the case 10 with the humidification container 70 disposed inside the dehumidification container 50, the second leg portion 78c of the grip portion 78 of the humidification container 70 faces the positioning portion 36 of the first water receiving portion 30. In the first storage state, the second leg 78c abuts against the positioning portion 36.

Next, the operation of the humidity control apparatus 100 in the dehumidification mode and the humidification mode will be described together with the details of the configurations of the casing 10 and the dehumidification section 20. Fig. 6 to 8 are diagrams showing the inside of the humidity control apparatus 100. Specifically, fig. 6 and 8 show the inside of the humidity control apparatus 100 in the dehumidification mode. Fig. 7 shows the inside of the humidity control apparatus 100 in the humidification mode. In fig. 6 to 8, in order to avoid the drawings from being excessively complicated and to facilitate observation of the air flow in each mode, the configuration of the first water receiving unit 30 and the configuration of the second water receiving unit 40 are not shown in detail.

As shown in fig. 6, the rear panel 15 of the casing 10 includes a plurality of suction ports 15 a. Each of the plurality of suction ports 15a is open.

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 louver that defines the direction of flow of the air discharged from the air outlet 11 a. The operation panel 11c receives an instruction from the outside. Specifically, the operation panel 11c receives information indicating either one of the dehumidification mode and the humidification mode.

The case 10 further includes a plurality of circulating portions 90 through which air circulates. Specifically, the plurality of flow portions 90 include a first chamber 91, a second chamber 92, a third chamber 93, a fourth chamber 94, and a fifth chamber 95.

The first chamber 91 is disposed on the negative side of the X axis of the housing 10. The first chamber 91 communicates with the outside of the casing 10 through the suction ports 15 a. The first chamber 91 contains a filter 91 a. The filter 91a is, for example, a deodorizing filter and/or a dust suction filter.

The second chamber 92 is disposed on the positive X-axis side of the first chamber 91. The first chamber 91 communicates with the second chamber 92. The dehumidification section 20 is disposed inside the second chamber 92. The dehumidification section 20 is driven in the dehumidification mode as shown in fig. 6, and is not driven in the humidification mode as shown in fig. 7.

The third chamber 93 is disposed on the negative Z-axis side of the casing 10. The first chamber 91 communicates with the third chamber 93. The humidifying unit 60, the dehumidifying container 50, and the humidifying container 70 are disposed in the third chamber 93. Specifically, the third chamber 93 includes a housing space for housing the dehumidification container 50 and the humidification container 70. The humidification chamber 70 contains the second water. The humidifying unit 60 humidifies the second water in the humidifying tank 70. Specifically, as shown in fig. 7, the user holds the second water in advance in the humidification container 70 in the humidification mode. As shown in fig. 6, the humidification chamber 70 is emptied in advance by the user in the dehumidification mode. The dehumidifying container 50 accommodates the first water generated by the dehumidifying part 20.

The fourth chamber 94 is disposed on the positive direction side of the X axis of the casing 10. In addition, the fourth chamber 94 communicates with the third chamber 93. The humidity control apparatus 100 further includes an air blower 80. The blower 80 is disposed in the fourth chamber 94.

The fifth chamber 95 is disposed on the positive Z-axis side of the casing 10. The fourth chamber 94 communicates with a fifth chamber 95. In addition, the second chamber 92 communicates with the fifth chamber 95. The fifth chamber 95 communicates with the outside of the casing 10 through the outlet port 11 a.

The dehumidification portion 20 includes an evaporator 21, a condenser 22, and a compressor.

Each of the evaporator 21 and the condenser 22 includes a flow pipe through which a medium flows. The medium is, for example, a fluorocarbon (fluorocarbon). The material of the flow tube is, for example, metal. The flow pipe of the evaporator 21, the flow pipe of the condenser 22, and the compressor are connected.

The compressor compresses a medium in a low-temperature gas state to produce a medium in a high-temperature gas state. The compressor sends the medium in a high-temperature gas state to the flow pipe of the condenser 22. The medium in the state of a high-temperature gas is liquefied while transferring heat through the flow pipe of the condenser 22, and becomes a medium in the state of a high-temperature liquid. Further, the medium in the state of a high-temperature liquid expands to become a medium in the state of a low-temperature liquid. The medium in a state of a low-temperature liquid is an example of a refrigerant. The medium in a low-temperature liquid state is vaporized while receiving heat in the flow pipe of the evaporator 21, and becomes a medium in a low-temperature gas state. After that, the medium in the state of the low-temperature gas is compressed again by the compressor. In this way, the medium circulates between the flow pipe of the evaporator 21, the flow pipe of the condenser 22, and the compressor.

The evaporator 21 performs heat exchange between air and refrigerant to remove water vapor from the air. Specifically, the flow tube of the evaporator 21 is meandering in the second chamber 92. The evaporator 21 also comprises a plurality of metal plates between the flow tubes. As a result, the air flows through the second chamber 92 while contacting the flow pipe or the metal plate. Thus, the air transfers heat to the refrigerant, and the temperature of the air is lowered. As a result, water droplets caused by water vapor in the air adhere to the flow pipe or the metal plate. Therefore, the evaporator 21 can effectively remove water vapor from the air.

The condenser 22 exchanges heat between the air and a medium in a high-temperature gas state to produce air at a predetermined temperature. Specifically, the flow tube of the condenser 22 is meandering in the second chamber 92. The condenser 22 also comprises a plurality of metal plates between the flow tubes. As a result, the air flows through the second chamber 92 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.

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 airflow F1 passes through the first and second chambers 91 and 92 and the fifth chamber 95 in sequence. The second airflow F2 passes through the first and third chambers 91 and 93 and the fourth and fifth chambers 94 and 95 in sequence.

Further, the first airflow F1 and the second airflow F2 in the dehumidification mode will be described in detail. As shown in fig. 6, first, the user empties the humidification tank 70. Next, the user drives the dehumidifying part 20 using the operation panel 11 c. As a result, the first airflow F1 is dehumidified by the dehumidifier 20 when passing through the second chamber 92. The dehumidifying container 50 stores the first water generated by the dehumidifying part 20. When the second airflow F2 passes through the second chamber 93, it is not humidified by the humidifying unit 60. Therefore, the dehumidified air is discharged from the humidity control apparatus 100.

Next, the first airflow F1 and the second airflow F2 in the humidification mode will be described in detail. As shown in fig. 7, first, the user stores a predetermined amount of the second water in the humidification chamber 70. In addition, the user does not drive the dehumidifying part 20. As a result, the first airflow F1 is not dehumidified by the dehumidifier 20 when passing through the second chamber 92. The second airflow F2 is humidified by the humidifying unit 60 when passing through the third chamber 93. Thus, the humidified air is discharged from the humidity control apparatus 100.

As shown in fig. 3 to 5, the dehumidification container 50 and the humidification container 70 are separable from each other in a state of being detached from the cabinet 10. That is, the dehumidification container 50 and the humidification container 70 may be attached to or detached from each other in a state of being detached from the cabinet 10. Therefore, in the present embodiment, dehumidification can be performed in the dehumidification mode even if the humidification water tank 70 is not attached to the cabinet 10. As shown in fig. 8, the dehumidification container 50 is disposed inside the third chamber 93. In addition, the humidification container 70 and the humidification unit 60 are not disposed in the third chamber 93.

Next, the configuration of the second water receiving unit 40 will be described in detail with reference to fig. 1, 9A, and 9B. As shown in fig. 9A, the second water receiving part 40 is preferably detachable with respect to the dehumidifying container 50. This is because the user can easily maintain (maintenance) the second water-receiving part 40. In a state where the humidification water tank 70 is not installed in the dehumidification container 50, the second water receiving unit 40 is detachable from, for example, an upper portion of the third wall 55, an upper portion of the second wall 54, and an upper portion of the fourth wall 56 of the dehumidification container 50.

In addition, the second water receiving unit 40 is preferably located between the outer surface of the humidification chamber 70 and the inner surface of the dehumidification chamber 50 in a state where the second water receiving unit 40 is attached to the dehumidification chamber 50, and covers a part of the opening 50 a. The outer surface of the humidification chamber 70 is a surface indicating the outer side of the third wall 75. The inner surface of the dehumidification vessel 50 is a surface showing the inner side of the third wall 55. In a state where the humidification chamber 70 is installed in the dehumidification container 50, the second water receiving unit 40 is installed on, for example, the upper portion of the third wall 75 of the humidification chamber 70, the upper portion of the third wall 55 of the dehumidification container 50, the upper portion of the second wall 54, and the upper portion of the fourth wall 56. Therefore, the second water receiving unit 40 can restrict the movement of the humidification container 70 in the push-in direction D1 with respect to the dehumidification container 50.

As shown in fig. 9A and 9B, second water receiving segment 40 preferably further includes second bottom 42, third bottom 43, first wall 44, second wall 45, third wall 46, and protrusion 47. The second water receiving portion 40 is, for example, funnel-shaped. The second bottom 42 and the third bottom 43 are adjacent to each other, and constitute a bottom of the second water receiving unit 40. The second bottom part 42 and the third bottom part 43 receive the first water generated by the dehumidifying part 20. The second bottom portion 42 and the third bottom portion 43 are located on the rear side and the front side, respectively, in the front view direction D2. The third bottom 43 extends in the horizontal direction. The second bottom 42 is inclined with respect to the third bottom 43, and goes down as approaching the third bottom 43. Therefore, the first water easily flows from the second bottom 42 to the third bottom 43. The first wall portion 44, the second wall portion 45, and the third wall portion 46 are provided upright from the third bottom portion 43. The first wall portion 44 and the second wall portion 45 face each other. The upper ends of the second bottom 42, the first wall 44, the second wall 45, and the third wall 46 extend outward. The protrusion 47 protrudes upward from the second wall 45, for example. The protrusion 47 is, for example, a rib. The protrusion 47 preferably includes a surface along the front view direction D2. The protrusion 47 is preferably L-shaped in cross section. This is because the strength of the projecting portion 47 is improved, and it becomes easy for the projecting portion 47 to abut against the second water receiving portion 40.

Further, the hole 41 is preferably formed at the base end of the third wall 46. The first water guided from the first hole 31 of the first water receiving unit 30 flows and falls down to the second bottom 42 or the third bottom 43 of the second water receiving unit 40. Thereafter, the first water drops from the hole 41 into the dehumidification container 50. Therefore, the first water guided from first hole 31 of first water receiving unit 30 can be prevented from directly falling into dehumidification container 50. As a result, the generation of water noise is further reduced.

As described with reference to fig. 5, in the state where the humidification chamber 70 is disposed in the dehumidification vessel 50, the humidification chamber 70 is slid in a direction D3 opposite to the push-in direction D1, whereby the humidification chamber 70 is fixed to the dehumidification vessel 50 as shown in fig. 9A. That is, the humidification water tank 70 is fixed at an appropriate position with respect to the dehumidification tank 50. Specifically, each of the first and

second protrusions

59a, 59b, and the third and

fourth protrusions

59c, 59d of the dehumidification container 50 restricts movement to the upper side of the humidification container 70. The humidification chamber 70 is fixed to the dehumidification chamber 50. As a result, the fluctuation of the humidification chamber 70 with respect to the dehumidification chamber 50 can be further suppressed.

Next, the configuration of the first water receiving unit 30 will be described in detail with reference to fig. 1 to 12C. Fig. 10A and 10B are perspective views showing the first water receiving unit 30. Fig. 10A shows a state where first water receiving unit 30 is viewed from below. Fig. 10B shows the first water receiving unit 30 as viewed from above. Fig. 11A is a bottom view showing the first water receiving unit 30. Fig. 11B is a cross-sectional view taken along line XIB-XIB of fig. 11A. Fig. 12A to 12C are perspective views showing a part of first water receiving unit 30.

As shown in fig. 10A and 10B, the first water receiving unit 30 includes an upstream water receiving chamber 33 and a downstream water receiving chamber 34 in addition to the first hole 31, the plug 32, and the positioning portion 36. In fig. 10A, 11A, and 11B, the plug 32 is not shown in order to facilitate the observation of the configuration of the first hole 31.

The upstream water receiving chamber 33 is located below the dehumidification portion 20, and preferably, directly below the dehumidification portion 20. For example, the upstream water receiving chamber 33 is located below the evaporator 21. The upstream water receiving chamber 33 is opened upward and receives the first water generated by the dehumidifier 20. The first water received by the upstream water receiving chamber 33 flows through the upstream water receiving chamber 33 toward the downstream water receiving chamber 34. That is, the upstream water receiving chamber 33 is located on the upstream side of the movement of the first water with respect to the downstream water receiving chamber 34. For example, the upstream water receiving chamber 33 is located on the front side in the press-in direction D1 with respect to the downstream water receiving chamber 34.

The shape of the upstream water receiving chamber 33 corresponds to the shape of the lower end of the dehumidifying part 20. For example, the upstream water receiving chamber 33 corresponds to the shape of the lower end of the evaporator 21. The upstream water receiving chamber 33 is, for example, a groove shape extending in the press-fitting direction D1.

The upstream water receiving chamber 33 includes a bottom 33a and a plurality of wall portions. A plurality of wall portions are provided upright from the bottom portion 33 a. The plurality of wall portions, for example, the first wall portion 33b, the second wall portion 33c, the third wall portion 33d, and the fourth wall portion 33e constitute four side surfaces of the upstream water receiving chamber 33. The first wall 33b and the second wall 33c face each other and extend along the press-fitting direction D1 of the upstream water receiving chamber 33. The first wall portion 33b and the second wall portion 33c are located on the rear side and the front side in the front view direction D2, respectively. The third wall portion 33D and the fourth wall portion 33e face each other and extend in the front view direction D2. The third wall portion 33D and the fourth wall portion 33e are located on the front side and the rear side in the press-fitting direction D1, respectively. A through hole 33f is formed in the base end of the fourth wall portion 33 e.

The bottom 33a includes a slope that goes downward in the press-in direction D1. Therefore, the first water easily flows toward the downstream water receiving chamber 34. As a result, the first water can be less accumulated in the upstream water receiving chamber 33.

The downstream water receiving chamber 34 is located on the downstream side of the movement of the first water with respect to the upstream water receiving chamber 33. For example, the downstream water receiving chamber 34 is adjacent to the fourth wall portion 33e of the upstream water receiving chamber 33, and is located on the back side in the press-fitting direction D1 with respect to the upstream water receiving chamber 33. The downstream water receiving chamber 34 has, for example, a box shape with an open top.

The downstream water receiving chamber 34 includes a bottom 34a, and a plurality of wall portions. The bottom 34a corresponds to an example of "first bottom". A plurality of wall portions are provided upright from the bottom portion 34 a. The bottom portion 34a is located lower than the bottom portion 33a of the upstream water receiving chamber 33 in the vertical direction. The plurality of wall portions, for example, the first wall portion 34b, the second wall portion 34c, the third wall portion 34d, and the fourth wall portion 34e constitute four side surfaces of the downstream water receiving chamber 34. The first wall portion 34b and the second wall portion 34c face each other and extend in the front view direction D2. The first wall portion 34b and the second wall portion 34c are located on the front side and the back side in the press-fitting direction D1, respectively. First wall 34b is closer to through hole 33f of upstream water receiving chamber 33 than second wall 34 c. The height of first wall 34b is lower than the position of through hole 33f of upstream water receiving chamber 33. The third wall portion 34D and the fourth wall portion 34e face each other and extend in the press-fitting direction D1. The third wall portion 34D and the fourth wall portion 34e are located on the front side and the rear side in the front view direction D2, respectively.

The downstream water receiving chamber 34 receives the first water flowing from the upstream water receiving chamber 33 through the through hole 33 f.

The first hole 31 is disposed at the base end of the fourth wall 34 e. Specifically, the first hole 31 is, for example, a cylindrical shape extending in the horizontal direction. The first hole portion 31 extends, for example, in the front view direction D2. The first hole 31 includes a cylinder 31a and an outer opening 31b and an inner opening 31 c. The first hole 31 penetrates the fourth wall 34e of the downstream water receiving chamber 34. The first water received by the downstream water receiving chamber 34 flows through the cartridge 31a from the inner opening 31c toward the outer opening 31 b.

In addition, the first water receiving part 30 preferably further includes a second hole part 35. Specifically, the first water receiving unit 30 includes two water discharge positions 30 a. Of the two drainage positions 30a, the first hole 31 is disposed at one drainage position 30a, and the second hole 35 is disposed at the other drainage position 30 a. The second hole 35 is cylindrical extending in the vertical direction. As shown in fig. 11A and 11B, the second hole 35 penetrates the bottom portion 34 a. The second hole 35 includes an upper opening 35a, a cylinder 35b, and a lower opening 35 c. The upper opening 35a is positioned higher than the first hole 31 in the vertical direction. The position of the first hole 31 is, for example, the position of the bottom 31a1 of the cylinder 31a of the first hole 31. The lower opening 35c faces the dehumidification container 50. That is, the dehumidification container 50 is located below the lower opening 35 c.

According to this preferred example, since the lower opening 35c of the second hole 35 faces the dehumidification container 50, even when the user forgets to attach the dehumidification container 50 to the second water receiving unit 40 of the dehumidification container 50, and presses the dehumidification container 50 into the casing 10 to start the dehumidification operation, the first water can be prevented from falling to the outside of the dehumidification container 50. Therefore, leakage of the first water into casing 10 can be suppressed, and the feeling of security for a user who forgets to attach second water receiving unit 40 can be improved.

As shown in fig. 12A, the positioning portion 36 is preferably configured as a part of an outer wall portion of the outer wall 30b of the first water receiving unit 30 that faces the humidification chamber 70. The positioning portion 36 is planar. According to this preferred embodiment, the positioning portion 36 is in contact with the humidification chamber 70 as a surface, and thus is easily in contact with the humidification chamber 70. Therefore, the positioning unit 36 can easily push back the humidification chamber 70 in the direction D3 opposite to the push-in direction D1.

The outer wall portion of the positioned portion 36 is preferably included in the outer wall 34w of the downstream water receiving chamber 34. The outer wall 34w is formed of, for example, a bottom 34a, a first wall 34b, a second wall 34c, a third wall 34d, and a fourth wall 34e of the downstream water receiving chamber 34. In the first storage state (see fig. 2) while the humidification chamber 70 is disposed inside the dehumidification chamber 50 (see fig. 1), the outer wall portion facing the humidification chamber 70 is the first wall portion 34 b. According to this preferred example, the outer wall 34w of the downstream water receiving chamber 34 can also serve as the positioning portion 36. Therefore, the humidification chamber 70 can be positioned without increasing the number of components.

As shown in fig. 12B, the positioning part 36 preferably protrudes from the outer wall portion facing the humidification chamber 70 in the direction D3 opposite to the press-fitting direction D1. The positioning portion 36 has, for example, a truncated cone shape. According to this preferred example, the humidification chamber 70 can be further pushed back by a long distance. Therefore, the humidification chamber 70 can be effectively pushed back in the opposite direction D3.

As shown in fig. 12C, the positioning part 36 preferably protrudes from the outer wall portion facing the humidification chamber 70 in the direction D3 opposite to the press-fitting direction D1, and extends in a stripe shape in the vertical direction. According to this preferred example, even if the position of the humidification chamber 70 varies in the vertical direction, the positioning portion 36 can easily come into contact with the humidification chamber 70. Therefore, the positioning portion 36 can effectively and easily press back the humidification container 70 in the opposite direction D3.

Next, the structure of the plug 32 will be described in detail with reference to fig. 13A to 15, as well as fig. 1, 9A to 11B. Fig. 13A and 13B are perspective views showing the plug 32. Specifically, fig. 13A and 13B show the state of the plug 32 viewed from the front (outer) surface side and the back side, respectively. Fig. 14 is a perspective view showing first water receiving unit 30. Fig. 15 is a diagram showing the inside of the humidity control apparatus 100.

As shown in fig. 13A, the plug 32 includes a contact piece 32a and a plug body 32 b. The abutting piece 32a protrudes from the plug body 32b toward the bottom plate 12 of the case 10. For example, the abutting piece 32a protrudes vertically downward. The abutting pieces 32a are, for example, ribs. The abutting piece 32a is, for example, plate-shaped. The contact piece 32a contacts the protrusion 47 of the second water receiving portion 40. Specifically, of the both end portions of the abutting piece 32a along the press-fitting direction D1, the end portion 32a1 on the near side in the press-fitting direction D1 abuts against the protrusion 47. The abutting piece 32a is preferably L-shaped in cross section. That is, the end portion 32a1 preferably includes a plane parallel to the front view direction D2. This is because the strength of the contact piece 32a is increased, and the contact piece 32a becomes easy to contact the protrusion 47 of the second water receiving portion 40.

As shown in fig. 13A and 13B, the plug body 32B includes an arm portion 32c, a shaft portion 32d, and a plug member 32 e. The arm 32c includes a first arm 32c1 and a second arm 32c 2. The first arm portion 32c1 extends along the front view direction D2. The second arm portion 32c2 extends in the press-fitting direction D1. The second arm portion 32c2 is connected to the abutment piece 32 a. The arm portion 32c is, for example, rotated in the horizontal direction. The horizontal direction includes a first rotating direction R1 and a second rotating direction R2. Specifically, the arm 32c rotates about the shaft 32d in the first rotation direction R1 or the second rotation direction R2. The first rotation direction R1 and the second rotation direction R2 respectively represent a counterclockwise direction and a clockwise direction in a plan view. The second rotating direction R2 corresponds to an example of "rotating direction".

The shaft portion 32d is located at one end of the arm portion 32c, i.e., on the first arm portion 32c1 side. The shaft portion 32d includes, for example, a hole penetrating along the axis AX. The axis AX extends, for example, in a vertical direction. The shaft portion 32d includes an urging member 32d 1. The urging member 32d1 is, for example, a coil spring. The urging member 32d1 urges the arm 32c in the second rotating direction R2.

The pin member 32e is located at the other end of the arm portion 32c, i.e., on the second arm portion 32c2 side. The plug member 32e has a disc shape, for example. The plug member 32e is, for example, a rubber seal. The plug member 32e faces the external opening 31b of the first hole 31, and seals the external opening 31 b.

As shown in fig. 10A and 14, the plug body 32b closes the first hole 31. The plug body 32b is attached to, for example, an outer surface of the downstream water receiving chamber 34. Specifically, the hole of the shaft portion 32d is fitted into a cylindrical body extending in the vertical direction provided on the outer surface of the downstream water receiving chamber 34.

As shown in fig. 14 and 15, the biasing member 32d1 biases the arm portion 32c in a state where the protrusion 47 of the second water receiving portion 40 is not pressed against the contact piece 32 a. The plug member 32e closes the outer opening 31b by the biasing force of the biasing member 32d1 to the arm portion 32 c. According to the present embodiment, since the biasing member 32d1 biases the arm portion 32c in the second swing direction R2, the outer opening 31b of the first hole 31 can be more strongly closed. Therefore, unintentional leakage of the first water from the first hole 31 can be reduced.

Further, according to the present embodiment, when the dehumidification container 50 is not positioned in the interior 10a of the cabinet 10, the plug 32 is separated from the second water receiving unit 40 and blocks the first hole 31. Since the position of the upper opening 35a of the second hole 35 of the first water receiving unit 30 is higher than the position of the first hole 31 in the vertical direction, even when the first water is generated in the dehumidifying unit 20 while the user does not store the dehumidifying container 50 in the cabinet 10, the first water does not flow into the upper opening 35a as long as the first water does not accumulate at least a certain amount in the bottom 34a of the downstream water receiving chamber 34. Therefore, after the user takes out the dehumidification vessel 50 from the cabinet 10, the first water can be delayed from falling from the first water receiving unit 30 to the bottom of the cabinet 10.

Next, referring to fig. 16A to 17B as well as fig. 13A and 13B, the details of the opening and closing operation of the first hole 31 by the plug 32 and the details of the pushing back operation of the humidification container 70 by the positioning unit 36 will be described. Fig. 16A and 17B are views showing a part of the interior of the humidity control apparatus 100. Fig. 16B is an enlarged view showing a part of the first water receiving unit 30 and the second water receiving unit 40. Fig. 17B is an enlarged view showing a portion XVIIB of fig. 17A.

As shown in fig. 16A, when the dehumidification container 50 is positioned in the interior 10a of the cabinet 10 with the second water receiving unit 40 attached to the dehumidification container 50, the contact piece 32a of the plug 32 comes into contact with the protrusion 47 of the second water receiving unit 40 to open the first hole 31.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 16B, the protrusion 47 presses the contact piece 32a in the press-fitting direction D1 in the interior 10a of the casing 10 in a state where the dehumidification vessel 50 is located in the interior 10a of the casing 10. As the abutting piece 32a is pressed, the arm portion 32c is rotated in the first rotating direction R1. The plug body 32b opens the outer opening 31b of the first hole portion 31 in a state where the protrusion 47 is pressed against the contact piece 32 a. Therefore, the first water generated by the dehumidification operation can be collected into the dehumidification container 50 with a simple configuration while being stored in the dehumidification container 50 of the cabinet 10 in association with the operation of storing the first water.

As shown in fig. 9A and 16A, according to the present embodiment, since the second water receiving unit 40 is located between the outer surface of the humidification container 70 and the inner surface of the dehumidification container 50, and covers a part of the opening 50a, the movement of the humidification container 70 in the push-in direction D1 with respect to the dehumidification container 50 can be restricted. Therefore, when the dehumidification container 50 is pushed into the case 10, the dehumidification container 50 can be positioned at a position where the first water does not fall into the humidification container 70. As a result, the first water can be prevented from being mixed into the second water in the humidification chamber 70 with a small number of components.

Further, according to the present embodiment, in the first storage state, the position determining portion 36 abuts against the humidification chamber 70, and thereby the position determining portion 36 is pressed back to the humidification chamber 70 in the direction D3 opposite to the press-in direction D1. Therefore, the humidification chamber 70 can be more reliably disposed at an appropriate position with respect to the dehumidification chamber 50. Examples of suitable positions include a position where the humidification container 70 is fixed to the dehumidification container 50 (see fig. 9A), and a position where a detection target (e.g., a float) in the humidification container 70 is detected by a detection unit (e.g., a magnetic sensor), not shown, that detects the amount of the second water in the humidification container 70. As a result, even when the user forgets to slide the humidification container 70 in the reverse direction D3 when attaching the humidification container 70 to the dehumidification container 50, the humidification container 70 can be placed at an appropriate position without bothering the user.

Further details of the operation of pressing back the humidification chamber 70 by the positioner 36 will be described with reference to fig. 17A and 17B, while referring to fig. 11A and 11B. Fig. 17A shows a state where second water receiving unit 40 is not mounted on dehumidification container 50, and a first storage state. As shown in fig. 17A, the positioning portion 36 is in contact with the humidification chamber 70, for example, in a state where the second water receiving unit 40 is not attached to the dehumidification container 50 and the dehumidification container 50 is positioned in the interior 10a of the cabinet 10.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 17A and 17B, the positioning portion 36 abuts against the upper end portion 78c1 of the second leg portion 78c of the grip portion 78 of the humidification container 70. When the positioning portion 36 abuts against the upper end portion 78c1, the second hole 35 (see fig. 11A and 11B) disposed at the water discharge position 30a does not overlap the humidification chamber 70 in a plan view, and overlaps the dehumidification chamber 50. That is, the positioning part 36 abuts against the humidification chamber 70, and presses back the humidification chamber 70 in the direction D3 opposite to the press-fitting direction D1, to a position where the second hole 35 and the humidification chamber 70 are offset from each other. Therefore, even when the user forgets to attach the second water receiving unit 40 and presses the dehumidification container 50 into the cabinet 10, the humidification container 70 can be positioned at a position where the first water does not fall from the second hole 35 into the humidification container 70, that is, at an appropriate position of the humidification container 70. As a result, the feeling of security for the user who forgets to attach the second water receiving unit 40 is improved, and the first water can be prevented from being mixed into the second water in the humidification chamber 70 with a small number of components.

As shown in fig. 9A and 17A, according to the present embodiment, the second water receiver 40 is preferably detachable from the dehumidification container 50. The plug 32 is separated from the second water receiving unit 40 and blocks the first hole 31 when the second water receiving unit 40 is not attached to the dehumidification container 50. Therefore, it is possible to suppress unintended water leakage during maintenance work such as removal and cleaning of the second water receiving unit 40.

The embodiments of the present invention are 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 embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Further, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the above embodiments. For example, several components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiments. Further, the constituent elements in the different embodiments may be appropriately combined. The drawings schematically show each component for easy understanding, and the thickness, length, number, interval, and the like of each component shown in the drawings are different from those of the actual drawings for convenience of manufacturing the drawings. The material and shape of each component shown in the above-described embodiments are examples, and are not particularly limited, and various modifications may be made without substantially departing from the scope of the present invention.

(1) As described with reference to fig. 10A and 10B, the upstream water receiving chamber 33 is single, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The upstream water receiving chamber 33 may receive water generated in the dehumidification container 50. For example, the upstream water receiving chamber 33 may be plural. The downstream water receiving chamber 34 may directly receive the water generated in the dehumidification container 50, similarly to the upstream water receiving chamber 33.

(2) As described with reference to fig. 1 to 17B, the humidity control apparatus 100 has the "dehumidification mode" and the "humidification mode", but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the humidity control apparatus 100 is an air conditioner, the apparatus may further include an "air cleaning mode" and/or a "clothes drying mode".

(3) As described with reference to fig. 4 to 7, the humidifying unit 60 is housed in the humidifying container 70, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The humidifying unit 60 may not be housed in the humidifying container 70.

(4) As described with reference to fig. 6 to 8, the fan generates the first air flow F1 and the second air flow F2, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The fan may be a centrifugal fan, and one type of air flow passing through both the dehumidification section 20 and the humidification section 60 may be generated.

[ possibility of Industrial use ]

The invention provides a humidity control apparatus, which has industrial application possibility.

Description of the reference numerals

10 … a box body; 10a … inside; 20 … dehumidification section; 30 … a first water receiving part; 30a … drainage position; 31 … a first aperture portion; 32 … a plug portion; 36 … a locating portion; 40 … a second water receiving part; 41 … aperture portion; 50 … dehumidification container (first container); 60 … humidifying part; 70 … humidifying container (second container); d1 … pressing direction; d3 … opposite direction

Claims

1. A humidity control apparatus, comprising:

a dehumidification part for performing dehumidification;

a first water receiving unit that receives the first water generated by the dehumidification unit;

a first tank capable of receiving the first water discharged from a water discharge position of the first water receiving unit below the first water receiving unit;

a humidifying unit for humidifying;

a second container for containing the second water supplied to the humidifying unit; and

a case that accommodates the dehumidification section, the first water receiving section, the first container, the humidification section, and the second container; wherein

The second container is configured inside the first container;

the first water receiving portion includes: a positioning portion that positions the second container along a press-fitting direction in which the first container is press-fitted into the case;

the positioning portion abuts against the second container in a state where the first container is positioned inside the case, and presses back the second container in a direction opposite to the press-in direction until the drainage position of the first water receiving portion and the second container are offset from each other.

2. The humidity control apparatus according to claim 1,

the positioning portion is formed as a part of an outer wall portion of the outer wall of the first water receiving portion, the outer wall portion facing the second container.

3. The humidity control apparatus according to claim 2,

the positioning portion protrudes in the opposite direction.

4. The humidity control apparatus according to claim 2,

the positioning part protrudes towards the opposite direction and extends into a strip shape along the vertical direction.

5. The humidity control apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 4,

the first water receiving portion further comprises:

an upstream water receiving chamber; and

a downstream water receiving chamber;

the upstream water receiving chamber is positioned below the dehumidification part and receives the first water;

the downstream water receiving chamber is located on a downstream side of the movement of the first water with respect to the upstream water receiving chamber;

the outer wall portion constituting the positioning portion is included in an outer wall of the downstream water receiving chamber.

6. The humidity control apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising:

a second water receiving unit that is detachable from the first container and receives the first water from the first water receiving unit; wherein

The first container includes an opening in an upper portion;

the second water receiving portion includes: a hole portion that guides the first water to the first tank;

the second water receiving unit is positioned between an outer surface of the second container and an inner surface of the first container to cover a part of the opening when the first container is positioned inside the case in a state where the second water receiving unit is attached to the first container.

7. The humidity control apparatus according to claim 6,

the first water receiving portion further comprises:

a first hole portion that guides the first water to the second water receiving portion;

a plug part which is abutted against the second water receiving part to open the first hole part and is separated from the second water receiving part to block the first hole part;

a first bottom portion; and

a second hole portion which is a cylindrical shape extending in the vertical direction and penetrates the first bottom portion;

the first water receiving part comprises two water discharging positions;

in the drainage position, the first hole is arranged on one side, and the second hole is arranged on the other side;

the plug portion is in contact with the second water receiving portion to open the first hole portion in a state where the first container is positioned inside the case;

the second hole portion includes: an upper opening and a lower opening;

the upper opening is positioned higher than the first hole in the vertical direction;

the lower opening faces the first container.