CN220345447U - Dehumidification device and storage equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of dehumidification and discloses a dehumidification device and storage equipment. The dehumidifying apparatus includes: a housing defining a condensing chamber; the cold end heat exchanger is positioned in the condensation cavity; the water receiving box corresponds to the cold-end heat exchanger and is used for receiving condensed water of the cold-end heat exchanger; the water receiving box is communicated with the water receiving box and is used for discharging condensed water flowing into the water receiving box from the water receiving box. And the condensed water generated by the cold-end heat exchanger is discharged by utilizing the water absorption box. Because the water receiving box corresponds to the cold-end heat exchanger, the position and the size of the water receiving box are limited, and the condensed water of the water receiving box is guided into the water absorbing box and then discharged, so that the water receiving volume can be increased, the condensed water can be flexibly treated, and the drainage efficiency and the drainage effect of the dehumidifier are improved.

Description

Dehumidification device and storage equipment

Technical Field

The application relates to the technical field of dehumidification, for example, to a dehumidification device and storage equipment.

Background

At present, most of the commonly used storage devices are cabinet bodies, the cabinet bodies comprise a wardrobe or a cupboard, the wardrobe is a furniture for storing clothes, stainless steel, solid wood, toughened glass and hardware fittings are used as materials for clothes, the cabinet bodies, door plates and mute wheels are generally used as components, clothes hanging rods, trousers racks, pull baskets, disinfection lamps and lanterns and other fittings are arranged in the clothes, a large amount of moisture can be generated in the clothes when the wardrobe is used, and the clothes in the wardrobe are particularly easy to damp and mildew. Cabinets are typically placed in a kitchen or bathroom for storage in a relatively humid environment, which also tends to result in relatively heavy moisture in the cabinet.

At present, the most common application is that a drying bag is placed in a cabinet body for dehumidification, but the drying bag is used for absorbing and dehumidifying, so that the dehumidifying effect is not obvious, the volume is increased after moisture absorption, and the service life is short. The dehumidification can also be performed in a device refrigeration mode, and compared with the dehumidification of a drying bag, the device refrigeration dehumidification mode has the advantages of being more efficient, good in dehumidification effect, active in dehumidification and capable of being used for a long time.

In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is found that at least the following problems exist in the related art:

in the related art, condensed water is generated in the dehumidification process by adopting a device refrigeration mode, and the dehumidification effect is affected by a condensed water treatment mode, so that how to better realize the discharge of the condensed water becomes a problem to be solved.

It should be noted that the information disclosed in the foregoing background section is only for enhancement of understanding of the background of the present application and thus may include information that does not form the prior art that is already known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

Disclosure of Invention

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments. This summary is not an extensive overview, and is intended to neither identify key/critical elements nor delineate the scope of such embodiments, but is intended as a prelude to the more detailed description that follows.

The embodiment of the disclosure provides a dehumidification device and storage equipment, so that condensed water generated by refrigeration equipment can be conveniently discharged when a refrigeration dehumidification mode is adopted, and the dehumidification effect is improved.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a dehumidifying apparatus, including: a housing defining a condensing chamber; the cold end heat exchanger is positioned in the condensation cavity; the water receiving box corresponds to the cold-end heat exchanger and is used for receiving condensed water of the cold-end heat exchanger; the water receiving box is communicated with the water receiving box and is used for discharging condensed water flowing into the water receiving box from the water receiving box.

Optionally, the housing further defines a heat dissipation cavity, and the dehumidifying device further includes: the hot end heat exchanger is positioned in the heat dissipation cavity; one end of the water absorbing piece is positioned in the water absorbing box, and the other end of the water absorbing piece extends into the heat dissipation cavity and is used for guiding water in the water absorbing box to dissipate heat in the heat dissipation cavity.

Optionally, the dehumidifying device further comprises: the heating piece is positioned in the heat dissipation cavity and is in heat conduction connection with the water absorbing piece, and the heating piece is used for assisting in evaporating condensed water of the water absorbing piece; and/or the water absorbing piece is in a bending structure so as to increase the water absorbing capacity of the water absorbing piece.

Optionally, the dehumidifying device further comprises: the baffle is located in the water absorption box, encloses with the water absorption box and closes out the water storage district, the piece that absorbs water is located the water storage district, just the water storage district with connect the water box to be linked together.

Optionally, the bottom of the water absorbing member is abutted against the bottom wall of the water storage area, and a part of the bottom wall of the water storage area is inclined downwards in a direction approaching the water absorbing member.

Optionally, the bottom wall of the water receiving box and/or the bottom wall of the water absorbing box are/is at least partially inclined to increase the drainage speed.

Optionally, the dehumidifying device further comprises: the water guide pipe is communicated with the water receiving box and the water absorbing box; wherein the height of the inlet end of the water guide pipe is larger than the height of the outlet end of the water guide pipe.

Optionally, when the bottom wall of the water receiving box is at least partially inclined, the bottom wall of the water receiving box is inclined downwards along the direction close to the inlet end of the water guide pipe; and/or, when the bottom wall of the water absorbing box is at least partially inclined, the bottom wall of the water absorbing box is inclined downwards along the direction away from the outlet end of the water guide pipe.

Optionally, the water absorbing box is movably connected with the shell, and at least one end of the water absorbing box extends to the outer wall surface of the shell so as to facilitate the water absorbing box to be taken out; and/or the height of the bottom wall of the water receiving box is larger than the height of the bottom wall of the water absorbing box.

The embodiment of the disclosure also provides a storage device, which includes: a cabinet body; the dehumidifying device according to any one of the above embodiments, wherein the dehumidifying device is provided to the cabinet and communicates with the inside of the cabinet.

The dehumidifying device and the storage device provided by the embodiment of the disclosure can realize the following technical effects:

the cold end heat exchanger produces the air conditioning in the condensation chamber, and the temperature of air conditioning is less than ambient temperature around, gaseous water in the ambient air, at the in-process of contacting with the cold end heat exchanger, forms the comdenstion water at cold end heat exchanger surface, and then can reduce the humidity in the ambient air around the dehydrating unit, and when dehydrating unit is linked together with cabinet internal portion like this, can utilize the cold end heat exchanger to dehumidify the air current in the cabinet. The condensed water generated by the cold end heat exchanger flows into the water receiving box corresponding to the cold end heat exchanger, then the condensed water in the water receiving box flows into the water absorbing box again, and the condensed water generated by the cold end heat exchanger is discharged by utilizing the water absorbing box. Because the water receiving box corresponds to the cold-end heat exchanger, the position and the size of the water receiving box are limited, and the condensed water of the water receiving box is guided into the water absorbing box and then discharged, so that the water receiving volume of the condensed water of the dehumidifying device is increased, the condensed water is convenient to flexibly process, and the drainage efficiency and the drainage effect of the dehumidifying device are improved.

The foregoing general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the application.

Drawings

One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example and not limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which like references indicate similar elements, and in which like reference numerals refer to similar elements, and in which:

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a dehumidifying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a dehumidifying device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 3 is a schematic structural view of a semiconductor refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a schematic view of the structure of a condensing chamber provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a water receiving box and a water absorbing box according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 is a schematic view of a water receiving box and a water absorbing box according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7 is a schematic view of a water receiving box and a water absorbing box from another perspective provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a heat dissipation chamber according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Reference numerals:

10. a housing; 101. a condensing chamber; 1011. a first air duct; 1012. a first air inlet; 1013. a first air outlet; 1014. a second air duct; 1015. a third air inlet; 1016. a third air outlet; 102. a heat dissipation cavity; 1021. a second air inlet; 1022. a second air outlet; 103. a first fan; 104. a second fan; 105. a heat radiation fan; 106. a power module; 20. a semiconductor refrigerator; 201. a hot side heat exchanger; 202. a cold end heat exchanger; 30. a water receiving box; 301. a water absorbing box; 3011. a water storage area; 3012. an extension region; 302. a water conduit; 303. a bottom wall of the water receiving box; 304. a bottom wall of the water absorbing box; 305. a partition plate; 40. a water absorbing member; 401. a first fold surface; 402. a second fold; 403. a third folding surface; 404. and a heating member.

Detailed Description

So that the manner in which the features and techniques of the disclosed embodiments can be understood in more detail, a more particular description of the embodiments of the disclosure, briefly summarized below, may be had by reference to the appended drawings, which are not intended to be limiting of the embodiments of the disclosure. In the following description of the technology, for purposes of explanation, numerous details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be practiced without these details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices may be shown simplified in order to simplify the drawing.

The terms first, second and the like in the description and in the claims of the embodiments of the disclosure and in the above-described figures are used for distinguishing between similar objects and not necessarily for describing a particular sequential or chronological order. It is to be understood that the data so used may be interchanged where appropriate in order to describe embodiments of the present disclosure. Furthermore, the terms "comprise" and "have," as well as any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion.

In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "middle", "outer", "front", "rear", and the like indicate an azimuth or a positional relationship based on that shown in the drawings. These terms are used primarily to better describe embodiments of the present disclosure and embodiments thereof and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to a particular orientation or to be constructed and operated in a particular orientation. Also, some of the terms described above may be used to indicate other meanings in addition to orientation or positional relationships, for example, the term "upper" may also be used to indicate some sort of attachment or connection in some cases. The specific meaning of these terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the specific circumstances.

In addition, the terms "disposed," "connected," "secured" and "affixed" are to be construed broadly. For example, "connected" may be in a fixed connection, a removable connection, or a unitary construction; may be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through intervening media, or may be in internal communication between two devices, elements, or components. The specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art according to specific circumstances.

The term "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise indicated.

The term "and/or" is an associative relationship that describes an object, meaning that there may be three relationships. For example, a and/or B, represent: a or B, or, A and B.

It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments of the present disclosure and features of the embodiments may be combined with each other.

As shown in fig. 1 to 8, the embodiment of the disclosure provides a dehumidifying device, the dehumidifying device includes a housing 10 and a cold-end heat exchanger 202, the housing 10 defines a condensation chamber 101, the cold-end heat exchanger 202 is located in the condensation chamber 101, the housing 10 has a first air inlet 1012 and a first air outlet 1013, both the first air inlet 1012 and the first air outlet 1013 are communicated with the condensation chamber 101, external air flows into the condensation chamber 101 through the first air inlet 1012, the cold-end heat exchanger 202 generates cold energy, and the temperature of the cold-end heat exchanger 202 is less than the external ambient temperature. After the outside air enters the condensation cavity 101, the carried gaseous water contacts with the cold-end heat exchanger 202, and then condensed water is deposited on the surface of the cold-end heat exchanger 202, so that the humidity of the air flowing through the cold-end heat exchanger 202 can be reduced, and then the air flows out of the condensation cavity 101 from the first air outlet 1013, and the outside environment is dehumidified.

Alternatively, the cold-end heat exchanger 202 may be an evaporator in communication with a compressor, or may be the cold-end heat exchanger 202 disposed at the cold side end of the semiconductor refrigerator 20, and a heat exchanger capable of dehumidification through refrigeration is an alternative embodiment of the present application.

Optionally, as shown in fig. 4 to 7, the dehumidifying apparatus further includes a water receiving box 30 and a water absorbing box 301, wherein the water receiving box 30 corresponds to the cold-end heat exchanger 202 and is used for receiving condensed water of the cold-end heat exchanger 202; the water absorbing box 301 communicates with the water receiving box 30 for discharging condensed water flowing into the water absorbing box 301 from the water receiving box 30.

In this embodiment, the water receiving box 30 corresponds to the cold-end heat exchanger 202, that is, the water receiving box 30 can directly receive condensed water generated by the cold-end heat exchanger 202. For example, the water receiving box 30 may be located below the cold side heat exchanger 202 for receiving condensate from the cold side heat exchanger 202. The water absorbing box 301 is communicated with the water receiving box 30 and is used for discharging condensed water flowing to the water receiving box 301 from the water receiving box 30, and the position and the size of the water receiving box 30 are limited because the position of the water receiving box 30 corresponds to the cold end heat exchanger 202, and the condensed water in the water receiving box 30 can be led out by arranging the water receiving box 301 so as to be convenient for reprocessing the condensed water in the water receiving box 30, so that the discharging mode flexibility and convenience of the condensed water of the dehumidifying device are improved. Meanwhile, the water absorbing box 301 is convenient for timely discharging the condensed water in the water receiving box 30, so that the overflow of the condensed water in the water receiving box 30 is avoided, the water absorbing box 301 is communicated with the water receiving box 30, the receiving volume of the condensed water is increased, the frequent operation of water discharge of a user is avoided, and the user experience is improved.

Optionally, the water receiving box 30 is located below the cold end heat exchanger 202, the water absorbing box 301 is located at one side of the water receiving box 30, the water absorbing box 301 and the water receiving box 30 are two independent containers, and the water absorbing box 301 can lead condensed water in the water receiving box 30 to other positions for discharging or evaporating.

Optionally, as shown in fig. 8, the housing 10 further defines a heat dissipation cavity 102, and the dehumidifying device further includes a hot side heat exchanger 201, wherein the hot side heat exchanger 201 is located in the heat dissipation cavity 102.

In this embodiment, the hot side heat exchanger 201 is directly or indirectly connected to the cold side heat exchanger 202, and the hot side heat exchanger 201 may be a condenser connected to a compressor, or the hot side heat exchanger 201 is a hot side heat exchanger 201 disposed at a hot side of the semiconductor refrigerator 20. The hot side heat exchanger 201 is used to dissipate heat in the refrigeration system so as to implement the circulating operation of the refrigeration system.

Alternatively, the water absorbing box 301 may be provided with a drain line that can drain the condensed water in the water absorbing box 301 to the outside.

Optionally, as shown in fig. 4 to 8, the dehumidifying device further includes a water absorbing member 40, one end of the water absorbing member 40 is located in the water absorbing box 301, the other end of the water absorbing member 40 extends into the heat dissipation cavity 102, and the water absorbing member 40 is used for guiding water in the water absorbing box 301 to dissipate heat in the heat dissipation cavity 102.

In this embodiment, the water absorbing member 40 can absorb the condensed water in the water absorbing box 301, then the water absorbing member 40 extends into the heat dissipation cavity 102, and the temperature in the heat dissipation cavity 102 is higher, so that the evaporation rate of the water in the water absorbing member 40 after absorbing water can be increased, and the drainage rate in the water absorbing box 301 is further increased. The automatic drainage of the dehumidification device can be realized through the evaporation of the water absorbing piece 40, manual drainage of a user is not needed, and the use experience of the user is improved.

Alternatively, the water absorbing member 40 may be a water absorbing material such as water absorbing cotton or water absorbing fiber. In this embodiment, the cotton or the fibre that absorbs water can prevent the bacterium and multiply, has economical and sanitary's advantage, need not regularly to clear up and maintain.

Alternatively, the water absorbing member 40 may be a water absorbing pipe and an evaporation tray, the evaporation tray is located in the heat dissipation chamber, the water absorbing pipe communicates with the water absorbing box and the evaporation tray, and the water absorbing pipe can guide condensed water in the water absorbing box 302 into the evaporation tray and then evaporate in the evaporation tray.

Alternatively, as shown in fig. 7, the absorbent member 40 has a bent structure to increase the water absorption capacity of the absorbent member 40.

In this embodiment, the water absorbing member 40 is bent, so that not only the contact area between the water absorbing member 40 and the condensed water can be increased, but also the area of the water absorbing member 40 itself can be increased, and the water absorbing amount of the water absorbing member 40 can be increased. The same bending structure can also increase the area of the water absorbing piece 40 in the heat dissipation cavity, improve the contact area with the heat dissipation cavity, improve the evaporation speed and further improve the heat dissipation speed of the dehumidification module.

Alternatively, as shown in fig. 7, the water absorbing member 40 includes a first folding surface 401, a second folding surface 402 and a third folding surface 403 connected in sequence, the first folding surface 401 is located in the water absorbing disc and is used for absorbing condensed water in the water absorbing disc, the condensed water flows to the third folding surface 403 along the first folding surface 401 and the second folding surface 402, the third folding surface 403 is located in the heat dissipation cavity 102, and the condensed water absorbed to the third folding surface 403 evaporates in the heat dissipation cavity 102.

Optionally, the first folded surface 401 contacts with the bottom wall 304 of the water absorbing box, so as to increase the contact area between the first folded surface 401 and the condensed water, that is, the water absorbing elements 40 are paved into the water absorbing box 301 as much as possible, so that the water absorbing elements 40 can absorb enough water.

Illustratively, the cross-section of the absorbent member 40 is Z-shaped. It should be noted that: the water absorbing member 40 may be in other shapes, such as a Z-shape, or an S-shape, or an irregular bending shape, which can increase the area of the water absorbing member 40, which are all optional embodiments of the present application.

Optionally, the dehumidifying device further includes a partition 305, the partition 305 is located in the water absorbing box 301, the partition 305 and the water absorbing box 301 enclose a water storage area 3011, the water absorbing member 40 is located in the water storage area 3011, and the water storage area 3011 is communicated with the water receiving box 30.

In this embodiment, the partition 305 is to ensure that the condensed water led out from the water receiving box 30 is at a certain level in the water absorbing box 301, so as to help the water absorbing member 40 absorb water, and further ensure the water absorbing capacity.

Alternatively, the bottom of the water absorbing member 40 is abutted against the bottom wall of the water storage area 3011, which means that the bottom of the water absorbing member 40 may be abutted against or close to the bottom wall of the water storage area 3011, and that a part of the bottom wall of the water storage area 3011 is inclined downward in a direction approaching the water absorbing member 40.

In this embodiment, the bottom of the water absorbing member 40 is abutted against the bottom wall of the water storage area 3011, so that it is ensured that the water absorbing member 40 can absorb sufficient water from the water storage area 3011. The bottom wall of the water storage area 3011 is inclined downwards towards the direction approaching the water absorbing member 40, so that the water from the water storage area 3011 can thoroughly and quickly flow to the water absorbing member 40, and the water absorbing member 40 can absorb water.

Optionally, the number of the water absorbing members 40 is multiple, and the water absorbing members 40 are all communicated in the water absorbing plate and the heat dissipation cavity, so that the water absorbing speed of the water absorbing members 40 can be increased, and the water draining effect is improved.

Optionally, as shown in fig. 8, the dehumidifying device further includes a heating element 404, where the heating element 404 is located in the heat dissipation cavity 102 and is thermally connected to the water absorbing element 40, and the heating element 404 is used for assisting the evaporation of condensed water of the water absorbing element 40.

In this embodiment, the heating element 404 can heat the water absorbing element 40 to assist the evaporation of the water absorbing element 40, so as to increase the evaporation rate and further increase the drainage efficiency of the dehumidifier.

Alternatively, the heating member 404 may be a heating film, a heating wire, a thermistor, or the like.

Optionally, the heating element 404 is attached to the absorbent member 40 to increase the evaporation rate of the absorbent member 40.

Optionally, a heat dissipation air channel is configured in the heat dissipation cavity 102, the heat dissipation air channel includes a second air inlet 1021 and a second air outlet 1022, the hot end heat exchanger 201 is located in the heat dissipation air channel, external air flows into the heat dissipation air channel through the second air inlet 1021, after heat dissipation with the hot end heat exchanger 201, the hot end heat exchanger 201 is cooled, and then the external air flows out of the shell 10 along the heat dissipation air channel and the second air outlet 1022. The other end of the water absorbing member 40 is positioned in the heat dissipation air duct, so that the airflow flowing speed of the surface of the water absorbing member 40 can be increased, the evaporation speed of the water absorbing member 40 can be increased, and the automatic water draining efficiency can be improved.

Optionally, the casing 10 further includes an intermediate plate, the intermediate plate divides the casing 10 into a condensation chamber 101 and a heat dissipation chamber 102, wherein the water receiving box 30 and the water absorbing box 301 are located in the condensation chamber 101, the intermediate plate is provided with a notch, one end of the water absorbing member 40 is located in the water absorbing box 301, and the other end of the water absorbing member 40 extends into the heat dissipation chamber 102 through the notch. When the water absorbing member 40 includes the first folded surface 401 and the third folded surface 403, the first folded surface 401 is located in the water absorbing box 301, and the third folded surface 403 is located in the heat dissipation chamber 102.

Optionally, the heat dissipation chamber 102 is located above the condensation chamber 101, the third folded surface 403 is located above the first folded surface 401, the first folded surface 401 and the third folded surface 403 each extend in a horizontal direction, and the second folded surface 402 extends in a vertical direction. Wherein the third folding surface 403 is located above the notch, and the heating element 404 is located below the third folding surface 403 to assist the evaporation of the absorbent member 40. When the heating member 404 is a heating film, the heating film is laid under the third folding surface 403.

Optionally, the area of the heating element 404 is greater than or equal to the area of the third folded surface 403, so as to increase the evaporation speed and evaporation effect of the water absorbing element 40.

In summer or high temperature environment, the hot air in the heat dissipation cavity has enough capacity to evaporate and take out the water of the water absorbing member, if the ring temperature is low in winter, the heating member is required to be started to evaporate the water in the water absorbing member, and the water is blown out of the dehumidifying device by virtue of the hot air blown out from the heat dissipation cavity. The hot end air just heated in the heat dissipation cavity is utilized, the temperature of the part of air is high, the air flow speed is high, condensed water can be assisted to evaporate again and blown out of the dehumidification device, manual water collection and pouring are not needed, and the full-automatic dehumidification function is realized.

Optionally, as shown in fig. 5, the bottom wall 303 of the water receiving box and/or the bottom wall 304 of the water absorbing box are at least partially inclined to increase the drainage rate.

In this embodiment, the bottom wall 303 of the water receiving box is at least partially inclined, so as to increase the flow speed of the condensed water in the water receiving box 30, and further increase the water in the water receiving box 30 from flowing into the water absorbing box 301. The residual condensed water in the water receiving box 30 can be reduced, and the water in the water receiving box 30 can be completely discharged. The bottom wall 304 of the water absorbing box is at least partially inclined, so that the flow speed of condensed water in the water absorbing box 301 can be increased, the aggregation speed of water in the water storage area 3011 can be increased, and the water absorbing effect of the water absorbing member 40 can be further ensured.

Optionally, the dehumidifying device further comprises a water conduit 302, wherein the water conduit 302 is communicated with the water receiving box 30 and the water absorbing box 301; wherein the inlet end of the water conduit 302 is higher than the outlet end of the water conduit 302.

In this embodiment, the water guide pipe 302 is used for guiding the condensed water in the water receiving box 30 into the water absorbing box 301, and the inlet end of the water guide pipe 302 is higher than the outlet end of the water guide pipe 302, so that the condensed water in the water guide pipe 302 can flow into the water absorbing box 301 under the action of gravity.

Alternatively, when the bottom wall 303 of the water receiving box is at least partially inclined, the bottom wall 303 of the water receiving box is inclined downward in a direction approaching the inlet end of the water guide pipe 302; and/or, when the bottom wall 304 of the cartridge is at least partially inclined, the bottom wall 304 of the cartridge is inclined downwardly in a direction away from the outlet end of the water guide 302.

In this embodiment, the bottom wall 303 of the water receiving box is inclined toward the water guide pipe 302, so that the condensed water in the water receiving box 30 can flow to the water guide pipe 302 more quickly and thoroughly. The bottom wall 304 of the water absorption box is inclined downwards along the direction deviating from the water guide pipe 302, so that condensed water flowing out of the water guide pipe 302 can quickly flow to the water absorption piece 40 or other water outlet positions, and the condensed water is prevented from accumulating at the outlet of the water guide pipe 302, so that the condensed water flows backwards.

Optionally, the bottom wall 304 of the water absorbing box includes a bottom wall of the water storage area, and the bottom wall of the water storage area is inclined downward along the direction from the water guide pipe 302 to the water absorbing member 402, so that the flow speed of the condensed water in the water storage area can be improved, the liquid level of the water storage area can be ensured, and the water absorbing member is ensured to be fully contacted with the condensed water.

Alternatively, as shown in fig. 5, the height of the bottom wall 303 of the water receiving box is greater than the height of the bottom wall 304 of the water absorbing box.

In this embodiment, the bottom wall 303 of the water receiving box is higher than the bottom wall 304 of the water absorbing box, so that the condensed water of the water receiving box 30 can flow into the water absorbing box 301 along the water guide pipe 302 under the action of gravity, and the drainage thoroughness and drainage speed of the condensed water in the water receiving box 30 are improved.

Optionally, the water absorbing box 301 is located in the housing, the water absorbing box 301 is movably connected with the housing 10, and at least one end of the water absorbing box 301 extends to the outer wall surface of the housing 10, so as to facilitate the removal of the water absorbing box 301.

In this embodiment, the water absorbing box 301 is movably connected with the housing 10, so that the water absorbing box 301 is conveniently taken out from the housing 10, and the user can conveniently drain water manually. At least one end of the suction box 301 extends to the outer wall surface of the housing 10, which facilitates the user to pull the suction box 301 outside the housing 10 to facilitate manual drainage. Alternatively, at least one end of the water absorbing cartridge 301 can protrude from the outer wall surface of the housing 10, or can be flush with the outer wall surface of the housing.

Optionally, the cartridge 301 is slidably coupled to the housing 10 to facilitate access to the cartridge 301.

Alternatively, the cartridge 301 is detachably connected to the housing 10 so that the cartridge 301 is completely removed for drainage.

Optionally, the suction box 301 is located in the condensation chamber, so that the suction box 301 is matched with the water receiving tray 30.

Alternatively, as shown in fig. 6 and 7, the partition 305 divides the water absorbing box 301 into a water storage area 3011 and an extension area 3012, and when the extension area 3012 can be used for more condensed water in the water storage area 3011, the condensed water in the water storage area 3011 can overflow into the extension area 3012, so that the condensed water is prevented from overflowing to other positions in the casing 10, and the work of other components is prevented. On the other hand, the extension region 3012 extends to the outside of the housing 10, facilitating the user to pull or install the cartridge 301 for manual drainage.

Optionally, the side walls of the water storage area 3011 facing the extension area 3012 (i.e., the partition 305) are smaller than the height of the other side walls of the water storage area, so that when more water is stored in the water storage area 3011, the water in the water storage area 3011 can flow to the extension area 3012 over the partition 305 preferentially, avoiding condensed water from flowing elsewhere and affecting other components of the dehumidification device.

According to the dehumidifying device disclosed by the embodiment of the disclosure, automatic drainage of the dehumidifying device can be realized through the water absorbing piece 40, manual drainage of the dehumidifying device can be realized through the structure of the water absorbing box 301, so that the dehumidifying device can take two modes of full-automatic or manual drainage into account, and drainage efficiency and flexibility are improved. In addition, the water absorbing member 40 is used for automatic water drainage, so that a user does not need to clean and maintain regularly.

Optionally, the dehumidifying apparatus further comprises a controller and a detecting device, the detecting device is located in the extension area 3012, and the detecting device is used for detecting the water level in the extension area 3012. The detection device is electrically connected to the controller, and the detection device is capable of transmitting the detected water level of the extended region 3012 to the controller.

The dehumidifying device further comprises an alarm device, wherein the alarm device is electrically connected with the controller, and the controller is configured to control the alarm device to work when the water level of the water storage area is higher than a preset water level so as to remind a user of manual water drainage.

In this embodiment, when dehumidification device is in the higher environment of humidity, the water in the water storage district exists the excessive to the extension district, and when the comdenstion water in extension district exists the excessive risk, alarm device work can prompt the timely manual drainage of user, further guarantees dehumidification device's drainage effect, protects the inside part of dehumidification device.

In some alternative embodiments, as shown in fig. 3, when the dehumidifying apparatus includes a semiconductor refrigeration apparatus, the semiconductor refrigeration apparatus includes a semiconductor refrigerator 20, a cold side heat exchanger 202 and a hot side heat exchanger 201, the cold side heat exchanger 202 is disposed on the cold side of the semiconductor refrigerator 20, and the hot side heat exchanger 201 is disposed on the hot side of the semiconductor refrigerator 20. Wherein, the shell 10 is divided into a heat dissipation cavity 102 and a condensation cavity 101 by the middle plate, the heat dissipation cavity 102 is positioned above the condensation cavity 101, the hot end heat exchanger 201 is positioned in the heat dissipation cavity 102, the cold end heat exchanger 202 is positioned in the condensation cavity 101, and the semiconductor refrigerator 20 is positioned at the separation part between the heat dissipation cavity 102 and the condensation cavity 101. Optionally, the intermediate plate is provided with mounting slots for mounting the semiconductor refrigerator 20.

Optionally, the intermediate plate includes a heat shield to reduce heat exchange between the heat dissipation chamber 102 and the condensation chamber 101, to avoid leakage of cool air in the condensation chamber 101, and to prevent mixing of cool and heat flows and heat transfer. By way of example, the heat shield may be a plastic material, a wood material, or asbestos, etc.

Optionally, as shown in fig. 1 and 8, the heat dissipation cavity 102 is configured with a heat dissipation air duct having a second air outlet 1022 and a second air inlet 1021, where the dehumidifying apparatus further includes a heat dissipation fan 105, where the heat dissipation fan 105 and the hot end heat exchanger 201 are located in the heat dissipation air duct, and the heat dissipation fan 105 can drive air flow to flow from the second air inlet 1021 through the hot end heat exchanger 201 to exchange heat and then flow out of the heat dissipation cavity 102 from the second air outlet 1022, and the hot end heat exchanger 201 continuously takes out heat of an area to be dehumidified (such as a cabinet) and heat generated by the semiconductor refrigerator, so as to maintain low temperature of the cold end heat exchanger 202.

Optionally, the second air inlet 1021, the heat dissipation fan 105, the hot-end heat exchanger 201, the water absorbing member 40 and the second air outlet 1022 are sequentially disposed along the flow direction of the air flow in the heat dissipation chamber 102.

In this embodiment, the water absorbing member 40 is close to the air outlet, so that the air flow flowing to the water absorbing member 40 is the air flow with higher temperature after heat exchange with the hot end heat exchanger 201, and evaporation and drainage efficiency of the water absorbing member 40 can be accelerated.

Optionally, as shown in fig. 1 and fig. 2, the dehumidifying device further includes a plurality of baffle plates 305, the plurality of baffle plates 305 are arranged at intervals to divide the heat dissipation cavity 102 into a heat dissipation fan cavity, a heat dissipation heat exchange cavity and a heat dissipation evaporation cavity which are arranged side by side, the heat dissipation fan 105 is located in the heat dissipation fan cavity, the hot end heat exchanger 201 is located in the heat dissipation heat exchange cavity, and the water absorbing member 40 is located in the heat dissipation evaporation cavity. Optionally, the second air inlet 1021 and the second air outlet 1022 are located on the same side of the housing 10. Because the second air inlet 1021 and the second air outlet 1022 are located on the same plane, the heat dissipation air duct is in a semi-annular structure, and air entering from the second air inlet 1021 is exhausted through the second air outlet 1022 after being surrounded by the heat dissipation air duct. In this embodiment, after the dehumidifying device is installed in a storage device such as a wardrobe, a cupboard, a shoe cabinet, etc., the second air inlet 1021 and the second air outlet 1022 may be disposed facing the door of the storage device, which is helpful for quickly discharging the high-temperature gas heated by the hot-end heat exchanger 201 out of the storage device.

Optionally, the hot side heat exchanger 201 is preferably a phase change heat exchanger, and the hot side heat exchanger 201 is disposed obliquely in a horizontal direction in the heat dissipation chamber 102. The hot side heat exchanger 201 has an evaporation section and a condensation section, the semiconductor refrigerator 20 is attached to the evaporation section of the hot side heat exchanger 201, and the vertical height of the condensation section of the hot side heat exchanger 201 is higher than the vertical height of the evaporation section of the hot side heat exchanger 201.

The phase change radiator has the characteristics of high heat transfer capability, high heat conductivity coefficient and light weight. The phase-change radiator can ensure a high-temperature environment (such as an environment temperature above 35 ℃), the dehumidifying device can still work normally, and the dehumidifying device can still work in severe weather. The phase-change radiator is obliquely arranged, and can reflux under the action of gravity, so that the heat dissipation capacity can be further improved. During operation, according to the heat pipe principle, heat at the hot end side of the semiconductor refrigerator 20 is quickly transferred to the whole phase-change radiator, and then the heat is taken away through convection heat exchange. The phase change radiator is not limited to the forms of a blowing-up plate, a radiator slot embedded VC plate/flat micro-channel heat pipe/sintering heat pipe and the like. The heat exchange area is increased by the array fins of the phase-change radiator, so that the heat exchange effect can be enhanced.

Optionally, as shown in fig. 2 and fig. 4, the condensation chamber 101 is configured with a first air flue 1011 and a second air flue 1014, the dehumidifying apparatus further includes a first fan 103 and a second fan 104, the first fan 103 and the cold end heat exchanger 202 are located in the first air flue 1011, the first air flue 1011 has a first air inlet 1012 and a first air outlet 1013, and the first fan 103 can drive air flow to flow in from the first air inlet 1012, then exchange heat with the cold end heat exchanger 202 for dehumidifying, and then flow out from the first air outlet 1013. The water receiving box 30 is located below the cold end heat exchanger 202, condensed water of the cold end heat exchanger 202 is discharged into the water receiving box 30, flows to the water guide pipe 302 along a slope of the water receiving box 30, then flows to the water absorbing box 301 from the water guide pipe, then flows to the water absorbing member 40 along a slope of the water absorbing box 301, the water absorbing member 40 absorbs the condensed water into the heat dissipation cavity 102, and evaporates in the heat dissipation cavity 102, so that full-automatic water discharge of the dehumidification module is realized.

Along the flow direction of the air flow in the first air flue 1011, the first fan 103 and the cold-end heat exchanger 202 are sequentially arranged, so that the air flow in the first air flue 1011 can fully contact with the cold-end heat exchanger 202 for heat exchange, and the dehumidification efficiency is improved.

Optionally, the water absorbing box 301 is located on the side of the first air duct 1011 facing away from the second air duct 1014, which can shorten the length of the water guide pipe, so that the condensed water in the water receiving box 30 can flow into the water absorbing box.

Optionally, the second air duct 1014 further includes a third air inlet 1015 and a third air outlet 1016, the dehumidifying device further includes a functional module, such as a sterilizing device, the sterilizing device and the second fan 104 are located in the second air duct 1014, and the second fan 104 can drive air flow from the second air inlet 1021 to flow through the sterilizing device for sterilization and then flow out from the second air outlet 1022.

In this embodiment, by setting the first air duct 1011 and the second air duct 1014, not only the dehumidification function but also the clean air function can be achieved.

By way of example, sterilization and disinfection devices include, but are not limited to, photoplasma, anions, activated carbon, or ultraviolet light. The sterilizing and disinfecting device can be arranged at any position of the second air duct, and the number of the sterilizing and disinfecting devices can be one or more.

Optionally, the functional module may be an aromatherapy device or an odor removing device, and the functional module in the second air duct may be set according to a user's requirement, so as to increase a use function of the dehumidifying device.

Alternatively, as shown in fig. 4, the size of the first fan 103 is smaller than the size of the second fan 104, so that the air volume in the second air duct 1014 is larger than the air volume in the first air duct 1011.

In this embodiment, the impeller of the second fan 104 is larger than the impeller of the first fan 103, so that the air output of the second fan 104 is larger than the air output of the first fan 103. Like this can promote the outside air circulation of waiting the dehumidification region of casing 10, avoid being close to the air humidity of first air outlet 1013 department low, the air humidity who keeps away from the position of first air outlet 1013 is high, and the power of second fan 104 is great, can promote the outside air flow area of casing 10, improves the humidity homogeneity of waiting the dehumidification region. Similarly, the air quantity in the first air duct 1011 is smaller, so that the cold end radiator can be prevented from being flushed by larger air quantity, and the situation that water vapor in the air of the area to be dehumidified cannot be condensed due to the temperature rise of the cold end radiator is avoided. Therefore, the humidity uniformity and the dehumidification effect of the region to be dehumidified are improved through the arrangement of the big fan, the small fan and the double air channels.

Optionally, the flow area of the second air duct 1014 is greater than the flow area of the first air duct 1011.

In this embodiment, the flow area of the second air duct 1014 is larger and is matched with the larger second fan 104, so that the air volume in the second air duct 1014 is larger, and the humidity uniformity and the dehumidification effect of the region to be dehumidified are improved.

Optionally, the first air duct 1011 and the second air duct 1014 are disposed side by side. Specifically, the first air inlet 1012 and the third air inlet 1015 are located on the same side, the first fan 103 and the second fan 104 are also located on the same side, and the first air outlet 1013 and the third air outlet 1016 are communicated to form a total air outlet, so that the air outlet area can be increased, and the air flow smoothness of the first air duct 1011 and the second air duct 1014 can be improved.

Optionally, the first fan 103 and the second fan 104 adopt large-size centrifugal fans, and operate at a low rotation speed of 30% -50%, so that small noise can be realized, and the noise can be maintained at a sleep level of <29dBA. Compared with the mode of adopting the compressor to refrigerate and dehumidify, the method has the advantage of lower noise.

The cold side heat exchanger 202 may take the form of an aluminum extrusion heat exchanger, but is not limited to an aluminum extrusion heat exchanger, and may take the form of other suitable heat exchangers.

Optionally, the flow direction of the air flow in the heat dissipation air channel intersects with the projection of the flow direction of the air flow in the condensation cavity on the middle plate, and specifically, the flow direction of the air flow in the heat dissipation air channel intersects with the projection of the flow direction of the air flow in the first air channel on the middle plate. Optionally, the airflow direction of the second air channel is consistent with the airflow direction of the first air channel. Therefore, the space in the shell can be fully utilized, and the size of the dehumidifying device is reduced. Optionally, the airflow flowing direction of the heat dissipation air channel is perpendicular to the projection of the airflow flowing direction of the first air channel on the middle plate, and the airflow flowing direction of the heat dissipation air channel is crossed at 90 degrees. Therefore, the space in the shell can be more fully utilized, and the size of the dehumidifying device is reduced.

Optionally, the dehumidifying apparatus further comprises a power module 106, wherein the power module 106 is located in the heat dissipation chamber 102, specifically, the power module 106 is located at one side of the water absorbing member 40. The power module 106 is used to provide power and motive power to the dehumidification device.

The embodiment of the disclosure also provides a storage device, which comprises the dehumidifying device of any one of the embodiments.

The storage device provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure, because of including the dehumidifying device of any one of the embodiments, has the beneficial effects of the dehumidifying device of any one of the embodiments, and is not described herein again.

Optionally, the storage device comprises a cabinet body, the dehumidifying device is arranged on the cabinet body, and the dehumidifying device is communicated with the interior of the cabinet body and used for dehumidifying the cabinet body.

Optionally, as shown in fig. 1 and fig. 2, the heat dissipation chamber 102 is located at the outer side of the cabinet body, the condensation chamber 101 is located in the cabinet body, wherein the heat dissipation air duct is communicated with the environment outside the cabinet body through the second air outlet 1022 and the second air inlet 1021, that is, the air flow outside the cabinet body can enter the heat dissipation air duct to exchange heat with the hot end heat exchanger 201, and after heat dissipation to the hot end heat exchanger 201, the air flows out through the second air outlet 1022.

The condensation chamber 101 is located in the cabinet body, and first air intake 1012 and third air intake 1015 are in communication with the cabinet body, and first air outlet 1013 and third air outlet 1016 are in communication with the cabinet body, and the internal air of cabinet flows into first wind channel 1011 through first air intake 1012, and after the dehumidification with cold junction heat exchanger 202 heat transfer, the low humidity air flows back to the cabinet body through first air outlet 1013 again, and then realizes the dehumidification to the internal air of cabinet. Meanwhile, the second fan 104 drives the air in the cabinet body to flow into the second air channel 1014 through the third air inlet 1015, and after being sterilized and disinfected by the sterilizing and disinfecting device in the second air channel 1014, the air flows back into the cabinet body through the third air outlet 1016, so that the air in the cabinet body is purified. Through the setting in two wind channels, can realize simultaneously the dehumidification and the purification to the internal air current of cabinet. The fans of the double air channels are different in size, and when the dehumidifying device is installed in the wardrobe, the second fan with larger size provides enough power for internal circulation of the wardrobe and performs circulated disinfection and sterilization on air in the wardrobe; the first fan with smaller size can take account of condensation dehumidification and condensation water drop collection, and takes account of air circulation, sterilization and condensation efficiency in the cabinet.

The semiconductor refrigeration device is adopted in the dehumidification device, when the dehumidification device is arranged on the cabinet body, particularly the wardrobe, the whole dehumidification device continuously brings out heat in the wardrobe under the cooperation of semiconductor refrigeration and a cold and hot end radiator, so that the inside of the wardrobe always maintains a low-temperature dry environment, and clothes are easy to store.

The dehumidifying device disclosed by the embodiment of the disclosure adopts a modularized structure, is compact in structure and convenient to install, can be used independently, can be embedded into a cabinet body for application, and can be used in other dehumidifying occasions.

By way of example, the storage device may be a wardrobe, a cupboard, a shoe cabinet, etc., and may be particularly applicable to a wardrobe scenario.

Optionally, the dehumidifying device and the cabinet body can be connected in various modes, for example, rail type push-pull installation can be adopted, or concave-convex channel structure is embedded, or screw fixation can be directly adopted, and in actual use, a connection mode can be selected according to the shape, size and position of the cabinet body.

Optionally, the dehumidifying device is arranged at the top of the cabinet body. This can increase the air flow amount in the dehumidifying device and the cabinet. The dehumidifying device can also be arranged in the middle or at the bottom of the cabinet body, and can be arranged according to the space of the cabinet body in practical application.

The above description and the drawings illustrate embodiments of the disclosure sufficiently to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other modifications. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the sequence of operations may vary. Portions and features of some embodiments may be included in, or substituted for, those of others. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims (10)

1. A dehumidifying apparatus, comprising:

a housing defining a condensing chamber;

the cold end heat exchanger is positioned in the condensation cavity;

the water receiving box corresponds to the cold-end heat exchanger and is used for receiving condensed water of the cold-end heat exchanger;

the water receiving box is communicated with the water receiving box and is used for discharging condensed water flowing into the water receiving box from the water receiving box.

2. The dehumidification device of claim 1, wherein the housing further defines a heat dissipation cavity, the dehumidification device further comprising:

the hot end heat exchanger is positioned in the heat dissipation cavity;

one end of the water absorbing piece is positioned in the water absorbing box, and the other end of the water absorbing piece extends into the heat dissipation cavity and is used for guiding water in the water absorbing box to dissipate heat in the heat dissipation cavity.

3. The dehumidification device of claim 2, further comprising:

the heating piece is positioned in the heat dissipation cavity and is in heat conduction connection with the water absorbing piece, and the heating piece is used for assisting in evaporating condensed water of the water absorbing piece; and/or the number of the groups of groups,

the water absorbing member is of a bending structure so as to increase the water absorbing capacity of the water absorbing member.

4. The dehumidification device of claim 2, further comprising:

the baffle is located in the water absorption box, encloses with the water absorption box and closes out the water storage district, the piece that absorbs water is located the water storage district, just the water storage district with connect the water box to be linked together.

5. The dehumidifying device as claimed in claim 4, wherein,

the bottom of the water absorbing member is abutted against the bottom wall of the water storage area, and part of the bottom wall of the water storage area is inclined downwards along the direction close to the water absorbing member.

6. A dehumidifying device as claimed in claim 1 wherein,

the bottom wall of the water receiving box and/or the bottom wall of the water absorbing box are/is at least partially obliquely arranged so as to improve the water draining speed.

7. The dehumidification device of claim 6, further comprising:

the water guide pipe is communicated with the water receiving box and the water absorbing box;

wherein the height of the inlet end of the water guide pipe is larger than the height of the outlet end of the water guide pipe.

8. The dehumidifying device as claimed in claim 7, wherein,

when the bottom wall of the water receiving box is at least partially inclined, the bottom wall of the water receiving box is inclined downwards along the direction close to the inlet end of the water guide pipe; and/or the number of the groups of groups,

when the bottom wall of the water absorbing box is at least partially inclined, the bottom wall of the water absorbing box is inclined downwards along the direction away from the outlet end of the water guide pipe.

9. Dehumidifying device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8 wherein,

the water absorbing box is movably connected with the shell, and at least one end of the water absorbing box extends to the outer wall surface of the shell so as to be convenient for taking out the water absorbing box; and/or the number of the groups of groups,

the height of the bottom wall of the water receiving box is larger than that of the bottom wall of the water absorbing box.

10. A storage device, comprising:

a cabinet body;

a dehumidifying device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9 which is provided to the cabinet and communicates with the interior of the cabinet.