GR1010380B - Device for improved outlet flow of dehumidifier liquids - Google Patents

Abstract

There is disclosed an outlet flow improving device for dehumidifier’s liquids (1) consisting of a funnel (2), the funnel?s outlet tube (4) and a support plug with holes (3) ) which plug can alternatively be replaced by the protective mesh (6). The outlet flow improving device (1) and the dehumidifier (7) are at least 20cm high from the ground while the horizontal and preferably downward funnel’s outlet pipe (4) is located on the ground. The advantage of the present invention is that the liquid coming out of the dehumidifier (7) enters through the connecting pipe of the dehumidifier - funnel (5) into the funnel (2) and exits through the funnel’s outlet pipe (4) to a siphon or other drainage point of the building at the desired distance, in contrast to the existing systems allowing the fluid to flow 2-3 meters away from its exit point.

Description

DESCRIPTION

OUTLET FLOW IMPROVEMENT DEVICE FOR DEHUMIDIFIER LIQUIDS

The present invention relates to an outlet flow improver device for dehumidifier fluids. It is a device that applies to the exit point of the liquids of the dehumidifiers, either on the dehumidifier or outside it, in order to smooth the flow of the outgoing liquid so that it can flow a long distance from the dehumidifier.

The existing dehumidifiers are offered with a rubber tube that fits into the dehumidifier's liquid outlet in order to accelerate the continuous flow of the liquid which is then absorbed from the surrounding area to the respective drainage point (e.g. siphon). The runoff is free-flowing through the rubber hose in question.

Due to the low pressure of the liquid at the exit point of the liquid of the dehumidifier, the distance that the liquid can travel is short, no more than 2-3 meters. This is a problem for spaces with seasonal use, especially vacation homes. And this is because in these cases the collection of liquids would require it to be done in very large containers if the dehumidifier is in continuous operation throughout the winter season, as is necessary in order to avoid the possibility of causing moisture in the building. In order to solve this particular problem, the pipe should transport the liquid outside the building and it should flow to an outside area or to a siphon in the bathroom in the building. However, due to the reduced pressure of the liquid, this transport is not possible at distances that allow the exit of the rubber hose outside the building or at a siphon (e.g. at a distance of 5 or 10 or 20 meters from the exit point of the liquids of the dehumidifier).

The aforementioned problem is solved with the present invention by increasing and normalizing the liquid flow from the exit point of the dehumidifier's liquids, with the result that it becomes possible to transport the liquid over a distance of more than 2-3 meters.

More specifically, the present invention relates to an outlet flow improver device for dehumidifier liquids which can either be integrated into the dehumidifier or provided independently. Thus, sufficient pressure is created in an additional liquid transfer pipe, so that the liquid leaving the dehumidifier can be transported to the desired distance outside the building, usually with a small hole in a suitably chosen point of the wall in the building, or better in a bathroom siphon (if there is one) or another plumbing installation of the building used for water drainage.

The outlet flow improver device for dehumidifier liquids consists of a funnel, a support plug with holes at the funnel inlet, and an outlet tube. The support plug with holes can alternatively be replaced by a protective mesh. The protection mesh is applied to prevent the penetration of micro-organisms and bugs into the hopper and the hopper outlet pipe.

For a more complete understanding of the present invention, the following drawings are illustrated and described:

Figure 1a shows the dehumidifier liquid outlet flow improver device which is external to the dehumidifier and connected to it via the dehumidifier-funnel connection pipe.

An alternative embodiment of the invention is shown in Figure 1b where the dehumidifier liquid outlet flow improver device is incorporated into the lower interior of the dehumidifier housing.

A further alternative embodiment of the invention is shown in Figure 1c where the funnel abuts the outside of the dehumidifier housing from the middle of the dehumidifier down.

Figure 2a shows the funnel with the perforated support plug and the funnel outlet tube. The mouth of the funnel has a circular shape.

Figure 2b shows the hopper with the holed support plug and the hopper outlet tube. The mouth of the funnel is polygonal in shape as another alternative embodiment of the invention.

Figure 3a shows the hopper with the protective mesh and the hopper outlet pipe. The mouth of the funnel has a circular shape.

Figure 3b shows the hopper with the protective mesh and the hopper outlet pipe. The mouth of the funnel is polygonal in shape as another alternative embodiment of the invention.

Explanation of symbols on drawings

1 : outlet flow improver device for dehumidifier liquids

2: hopper

3: plugging support with holes

4: hopper outlet pipe

5: dehumidifier - hopper connection pipe

6: protection mesh

7: dehumidifier

d1 : funnel mouth diameter

d2: funnel outlet diameter

h: the height distance from the exit point of the dehumidifier liquids to the ground

Figure 1a shows the outlet flow improver device for dehumidifier liquids (1) consisting of a funnel (2), a support plug with holes (3) and a funnel outlet tube (4). The outlet flow improver device for dehumidifier liquids (1) is located outside the dehumidifier (7) and is connected to it through the dehumidifier-funnel connecting pipe (5) whose length ranges from 1-2cm up to 2 meters. As the liquids exit the dehumidifier collection container (7), they (the liquids) will enter through the dehumidifier-funnel connecting pipe (5) into the hopper (2). The outlet flow improver device for dehumidifier liquids (1) will be located, from the dehumidifier liquid outlet (7) to the ground, at a height distance (h) of at least 20cm above the ground and up to 100cm from the ground. In this way, the combination of gravity and atmospheric pressure exerted at the outlet of the funnel (2) will drain the water to the desired distance through the outlet pipe of the funnel (4). The funnel outlet pipe (4) will be on the ground and in all its positions will be lower than the outlet of the dehumidifier liquid outlet flow improver device (1), while it should not have in any position of it (the outlet pipe) upward longitudinal slope, i.e. it should be horizontal or preferably downhill. Also, the funnel outlet pipe (4) should be slightly flexible and durable (preferably spiral type), so that it does not bend to the point of clogging it at the points where the routing makes an angle so as not to reduce its cross-section and prevent smooth liquid flow.

The funnel (2), regardless of whether it is in contact with the dehumidifier or outside it, has a conical shape.

Figure 1b shows the outlet flow improver device for dehumidifier liquids (1) which is integrated into the bottom of the dehumidifier housing (7) at a height of at least 10cm-15cm below the container contained in the dehumidifier (7) and collects the liquids of the dehumidifier (7).

Figure 1c shows the tangential funnel (2) on the outer casing of the dehumidifier (7). At the point of contact of the funnel (2) with the dehumidifier (7) the circular mouth of the funnel (2) and its conical shape can be partially flattened, in order to achieve a stable line and contact surface.

Figure 2a shows the mouth of the funnel (2) which is circular and has a diameter (d1) of 1cm to 20cm. The outlet of the funnel 2 has a diameter (d2) of 1cm to 4cm.

At the entrance of the funnel (2) there is a support plug with holes (3) on which the rubber hose connecting the dehumidifier - the funnel (5) will fit, either the device for improving the output flow for dehumidifier liquids (1) is included in the dehumidifier (7) or provided independently.

The outlet of the hopper (2) is tightly fitted to the hopper outlet pipe (4) which channels the liquid coming out of the dehumidifier (7). The length of the funnel outlet pipe (4) will be adjusted each time to the distance of the dehumidifier (7) from the siphon or other plumbing installation of the building used for water drainage.

Figure 2b shows another alternative embodiment of the invention where the mouth of the funnel (2) is polygonal with an entrance surface of 1cm<2> to 100cm<2>.

Figure 3a shows the mouth of the hopper (2) which is circular where at the entrance of the hopper (2) there is a protective mesh (6) and a hopper outlet pipe (4).

Figure 3b shows the mouth of the hopper (2) which is polygonal where at the entrance of the hopper (2) there is a protection grid (6) and a hopper outlet pipe (4).

Claims (6)

1. The outlet flow improver device for dehumidifier liquids (1) consisting of: a funnel (2) with a conical shape and a mouth with a diameter (d1) of 1cm to 20cm and whose outlet has a diameter (d2) of 1cm to 4cm, a support plug with holes (3) that abuts the funnel (2) to accommodate the dehumidifier-funnel connection tube (5) and a funnel outlet pipe (4) located on the ground and in all its positions lower than the outlet of the dehumidifier liquid outlet flow improver device (1), it is horizontal or preferably downhill, slightly flexible and durable (preferably spiral type) . 2. The outlet flow improver device for dehumidifier liquids (1) according to claim 1, wherein the funnel (2) is incorporated into the lower inner part of the dehumidifier housing (7), the mouth of the funnel (2) being either circular or partially flattened at the points of contact with the inner wall of the dehumidifier housing (7). 3. The outlet flow improver device for dehumidifier liquids (1) according to the aforementioned claims 1 and 2, wherein the mouth of the funnel is circular or polygonal. 4. The outlet flow improver device for dehumidifier liquids (1) according to the aforementioned claims 1-3, wherein alternatively a protective mesh (6) is applied to the funnel (2). 5. The outlet flow improver device for dehumidifier liquids (1) according to the preceding claims 1-4, wherein the funnel outlet pipe (4) channels the liquid exiting the dehumidifier (7) to a siphon or other liquid drainage point thereof building, regardless of the distance of this point from the outlet of the funnel (2). 6. The outlet flow improver device for claim 1, which abuts a dehumidifier (7) at the exit point of the dehumidifier liquids (1) according to the outside of the enclosure of the liquids therefrom.