JPH0960925A - Air-conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an air-conditioner saving power consumption, by lessening the power consumption of a regenerating heater and the air volume of the indoor blower. SOLUTION: In an air-conditioner provided with a no-feed water type humidifier unit, which adsorbs the water contents in the outdoor air by a hygroscopic adsorbent and evapolates the adsorbed water in the adsorbent into the indoor air by blowing the indoor air heated by a regenerating heater to the regenerating zone of the hygroscopic adsorbent, the no-feed water type humidifier unit 3 is arranged within the indoor device of the air-conditioner and at a position except the indoor air circulation passage. The indoor air intake opening 10a of the no-feed water type humidifier unit is arranged within the indoor air circulation passage in the indoor device and at the air exit side of a heat exchanger 1.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an air conditioner having a function of humidifying indoor air without supplying water by adsorbing moisture in the air and desorbing it by heating using a hygroscopic material. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An air conditioner having a function of humidifying indoor air without supplying water is known. Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 7-49136 discloses an example of a waterless humidifying unit used in combination with an air conditioner. This humidifying unit has an intake port and an exhaust port that are open to the room. The indoor air introduced by the blower through the intake port is heated to about 100 ° C. by the regeneration heater, and this air is absorbed as regeneration air. The moisture is adsorbed on the hygroscopic material by heating and desorbing the moisture, and the air containing the moisture is discharged through the exhaust port.

Further, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2-17343 discloses that
An example of an air conditioner including a waterless humidifying unit is shown. In this air conditioner, the regeneration heater of the humidifying unit and the regeneration zone of the hygroscopic material are positioned on the outlet side of the heat exchanger in the indoor air circulation path inside the indoor unit, and the indoor air preheated by the heat exchanger is disposed. It is designed to be heated by a regeneration heater, and this air is circulated in the regeneration zone of the hygroscopic material to heat and desorb the moisture adsorbed on the hygroscopic material.

[0004]

However, the conventional humidifying unit and air conditioner described above have the following problems.

In the humidifying unit disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-49136, since the indoor air is heated to about 100 ° C. only by the regeneration heater without preheating, there is a problem that the electricity consumed by the regeneration heater is large. There is.

Further, in the air conditioner disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2-17343, since the regeneration heater and the hygroscopic material are located in the indoor air circulation path, the air blower load of the indoor blower is large and therefore the power is large. There is a problem that an indoor blower is required and the blowing noise becomes large.

[0007] The present invention solves the above problems,
The present invention has been made for the purpose of providing an air conditioner in which power consumption is reduced by reducing the power consumption of a regeneration heater and the blow load of an indoor blower.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above object, an air conditioner according to a first aspect of the present invention uses a hygroscopic material to adsorb moisture in the outdoor air, and the indoor air heated by a regeneration heater to absorb the moisture. In the air conditioner equipped with a non-water supply type humidification unit adapted to evaporate the moisture adsorbed on the hygroscopic material by being applied to the regeneration zone of the material to be desorbed into the indoor air, the non-water supply type humidification The unit is arranged inside the indoor unit of the air conditioner and at a position other than the indoor air circulation path, and the indoor air intake port of the non-water supply type humidifying unit is arranged in the indoor air circulation path inside the indoor unit and It is characterized in that it is arranged on the air outlet side of the heat exchanger.

With the above construction, since the non-water supply type humidifying unit is arranged at a position other than the indoor air circulation path,
The blower load on the indoor blower can be reduced, and the power consumption of the indoor blower can be reduced. Further, since the indoor air that has passed through the heat exchanger and has been preheated is used as the regeneration air, it is possible to save the electric power for heating the regeneration heater by the temperature difference between the temperature of the air and the room temperature.

The air conditioner of claim 2 is the same as that of claim 1.
In the air conditioner, the indoor air exhaust port of the waterless humidifying unit is arranged on the leeward side of the indoor air intake port and on the upwind side or leeward side of the indoor blower of the indoor unit. Is.

In this case, the moist air discharged from the indoor air exhaust port of the non-water supply type humidifying unit is mixed with the air warmed by the heat exchanger and blown into the room by the indoor blower.

Further, in the air conditioner of the third aspect of the present invention, the moisture absorbent absorbs the moisture in the outdoor air, and the indoor air heated by the regeneration heater is applied to the regeneration zone of the moisture absorbent so that the moisture absorbent is absorbed in the moisture absorbent. In an air conditioner equipped with a non-water-supply type humidifying unit adapted to evaporate adsorbed water to be desorbed into the indoor air, the non-water-supplying type humidifying unit is provided inside the indoor unit of the air conditioner. In addition, it is arranged at a position other than the indoor air circulation path, the indoor air intake duct of the non-water supply type humidifying unit is arranged in contact with or close to the heat source inside the indoor unit, and the indoor of the indoor air intake duct The air intake port is arranged in the indoor air circulation path inside the indoor unit and on the air inlet side of the heat exchanger.

With the above structure, since the non-water supply type humidifying unit is arranged at a position other than the indoor air circulation path,
The blower load on the indoor blower can be reduced, and the power consumption of the indoor blower can be reduced. In addition, since the heat of the heat source is given to the indoor air taken in from the air inlet side of the heat exchanger through the indoor air intake duct to preheat it, and the preheated air is used as regeneration air, the temperature of this air and the room It is possible to save the electric power for heating by the regeneration heater by the temperature difference from the temperature.

The air conditioner of claim 4 is the same as that of claim 3.
In this air conditioner, the heat source is the heat exchanger.

In this case, the room air sucked from the air inlet side of the heat exchanger is preheated by the heat exchanger through the indoor air intake duct.

Further, the air conditioner of claim 5 is the same as that of claim 3.
In the air conditioner, the heat source is an outdoor air exhaust duct of the heat exchanger and the waterless humidifying unit,
The indoor air intake duct is arranged so as to be sandwiched between the heat exchanger and the outdoor air exhaust duct.

In this case, the indoor air sucked from the air inlet side of the heat exchanger is preheated through the indoor air intake duct by the heat exchanger and the outdoor air duct through which the outdoor air warmed by the adsorption heat flows. It

The air conditioner of claim 6 is the same as that of claim 5.
In the above air conditioner, a part of the indoor air circulation path or a heat insulating material is interposed between the outdoor air intake duct and the outdoor air exhaust duct of the waterless humidifier unit.

In this case, the influence of the low temperature outdoor air flowing in the outdoor air intake duct can be excluded, and the reduction of the preheating effect of the air in the indoor air intake duct by the outdoor air exhaust duct can be prevented.

[0020]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a waterless humidifying unit used in an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a main part of an air conditioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing a schematic structure.

This air conditioner is also used for cooling and heating,
As shown in FIG. 2, the heat exchanger 1 arranged on the indoor air circulation path inside the indoor unit, the indoor blower 2 arranged on the air outlet side of the heat exchanger 1, and the indoor air circulation path side. Non-water supply type humidifying unit 3 arranged at one position,
The control circuit unit 4 is provided. The arrow indicates the flow of indoor air inside the indoor unit.

The non-water supply type humidifying unit 3 will be described in detail. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 5 is a cylindrical hygroscopic material, which is driven by the drive motor 7 through the timing belt 6 to be about 1
It is driven to rotate at a slow speed of 0 rph.
A drying processing fan 8 sucks outdoor air through an outdoor air intake duct (not shown) and circulates it in a portion of approximately 3/4 of the cross-sectional area of the hygroscopic material 5. At this time, the moisture contained in the outdoor air is adsorbed by the hygroscopic material 5 and heat of adsorption is generated, and the outdoor air becomes dry air with adsorption heat, and the outdoor air is exhausted through the outdoor air exhaust duct (not shown). Exhausted to.

The portion of the hygroscopic material 5 which has adsorbed water is
It goes to a part (regeneration zone) of 1/4 of the cross-sectional area excluding the part where the outdoor air flows. Reference numeral 9 denotes a regeneration fan that sucks indoor air through the indoor air intake duct 10 and circulates the indoor air through the heater duct 11 to the regeneration zone. The indoor air intake port 10a of the indoor air intake duct 10 is arranged on the air outlet side of the heat exchanger 1, as shown in FIG. Reference numeral 12 denotes a regeneration heater, which heats the room air supplied to the regeneration zone to about 100 ° C.
This heat promotes the desorption of the moisture adsorbed on the hygroscopic material 5, and the air containing the evaporated moisture flows into the indoor air exhaust duct 14 from the regeneration outlet duct 13 and the indoor air exhaust port (not shown). ) Is discharged via.

Next, the operation of the air conditioner will be described. The indoor air that has passed through the heat exchanger 1 and has been preheated to about 50 ° C. is sucked into the waterless humidifying unit 3 from the indoor air intake port 10a on the air outlet side of the heat exchanger 1.
It is heated to about 100 ° C. by the regeneration heater 12 and supplied as regeneration air to the regeneration zone of the hygroscopic material 5. As a result, the moisture contained in the hygroscopic material 5 evaporates, the regeneration air becomes moist air containing moisture, flows into the indoor air exhaust duct 14, and is discharged through the indoor air exhaust port.

Since the indoor air sucked into the non-water supply type humidifying unit 3 is preheated to about 50 ° C. by the heat exchanger 1, in order to make it about 100 ° C. which is the regeneration temperature of the moisture absorbent 5,
It is only necessary to heat the regeneration heater 12 at about 50 ° C., and the electric power for heating by the regeneration heater 12 can be saved by the temperature difference between the room temperature at that time, for example, 20 ° C. and the preheating temperature of 50 ° C. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the size of the reproduction heater 12 and reduce the power consumption.

When heating is performed by a heat exchange type air conditioner in winter, the relative humidity in the room is significantly lowered because only the sensible heat is increased, and there is a great deal of discomfort such as thirst and skin roughness. By performing the humidifying and heating as described above, the latent heat can be increased and the discomfort can be eliminated. It is generally well known that the higher the relative humidity, the higher the sensible temperature at the same temperature, and a comfortable warm feeling can be obtained.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a main part of an air conditioner according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In each of the following embodiments, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. In this air conditioner, the indoor air exhaust port 14a of the waterless humidifier unit 3 is arranged on the leeward side of the indoor air intake port 10a and on the windward side of the indoor blower 2. Other configurations of this air conditioner are similar to those of the first embodiment.

In this air conditioner, the indoor air sucked into the non-water supply type humidifying unit 3 is heated to about 50 ° C. in the heat exchanger 1.
Since it has been preheated to, the regeneration temperature of the absorbent 5 is about 1
In order to set the temperature to 00 ° C., it is sufficient to heat the regeneration heater 12 by about 50 ° C., and the electric power for heating by the regeneration heater 12 can be saved. Further, in this air conditioner, the moist air discharged from the indoor air exhaust port 14a is
On the windward side of the indoor blower 2, it is mixed with the air warmed by the heat exchanger 1 and is blown out into the room. Therefore,
Humidification and heating of the entire room can be performed, and comfortable indoor heating without unevenness in temperature and humidity can be performed.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a main part of an air conditioner according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In this air conditioner, the indoor air exhaust port 14a of the non-water supply type humidifying unit 3 is used.
Are provided on the leeward side of the indoor air intake port 10a and on the leeward side of the indoor blower 2. Other configurations of this air conditioner are similar to those of the first embodiment.

In this air conditioner, the indoor air sucked into the waterless humidifying unit 3 is heated to about 50 ° C. in the heat exchanger 1.
Since it has been preheated to, the regeneration temperature of the absorbent 5 is about 1
In order to set the temperature to 00 ° C., it is sufficient to heat the regeneration heater 12 by about 50 ° C., and the electric power for heating by the regeneration heater 12 can be saved. Further, in this air conditioner, the moist air discharged from the non-water supply type humidifying unit 3 is mixed with the air warmed by the heat exchanger 1 on the outlet side of the indoor blower 2 and is blown and discharged indoors. Therefore, humidification and heating of the entire room can be performed, and comfortable indoor heating without unevenness in temperature and humidity can be performed.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5: is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the principal part of the air conditioner which is 4th Embodiment of this invention. In this air conditioner, the indoor air intake duct 10 of the non-water supply type humidifying unit 3 is used.
Is placed in contact with or close to the air inlet side surface of the heat exchanger 1, and the indoor air intake port 10a is placed in the indoor air circulation path inside the indoor unit and on the air inlet side of the heat exchanger 1. ing. Other configurations of this air conditioner are similar to those of the first embodiment.

In this air conditioner, the indoor air taken into the indoor air intake duct 10 from the inlet side of the heat exchanger 1 is preheated by the heat from the heat exchanger 1 through the indoor air intake duct 10. Therefore, the electric power for heating by the regeneration heater 12 can be saved.

Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a main part of an air conditioner according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In this air conditioner, the indoor air intake duct 10 of the non-water supply type humidifying unit 3 is used.
To the air inlet side of the heat exchanger 1 and the non-water supply type humidifying unit 3
Between the outdoor air exhaust duct 15 and the air inlet side surface of the heat exchanger 1 and the surface of the outdoor air exhaust duct 15 so as to be in contact with or close to each other. It is arranged in the circulation path and on the air inlet side of the heat exchanger 1. Other configurations of this air conditioner are similar to those of the first embodiment.

In this air conditioner, the indoor air sucked into the indoor air intake duct 10 from the inlet side of the heat exchanger 1 passes through the indoor air intake duct 10 and the heat from the heat exchanger 1 and the outdoor air. The regeneration heater 1 is preheated by the heat from the duct 15 (as described above, the dry air having adsorption heat flows inside the duct 15).
Power for heating at 2 can be saved.

Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 7: is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the principal part of the air conditioner which is 6th Embodiment of this invention. In this air conditioner, in the air conditioner of the sixth embodiment, the outdoor air intake duct 16 of the waterless humidifying unit 3 is arranged in parallel with the outdoor air exhaust duct 15, and the outdoor air exhaust duct 1
5 and a part of the indoor air circulation path are interposed between the outdoor air intake duct 16 and the outdoor air intake duct 16.

In this air conditioner, the indoor air sucked into the indoor air intake duct 10 from the air inlet side of the heat exchanger 1 passes through the indoor air intake duct 10 to generate heat from the heat exchanger 1 and the outdoor air. Since it is preheated by the heat from the air duct 15, the electric power for heating by the regeneration heater 12 can be saved. Further, in this air conditioner, since a part of the indoor air circulation path is interposed between the outdoor air intake duct 16 and the outdoor air exhaust duct 15 and the indoor air intake duct 10, the inside of the outdoor air intake duct 16 is It is possible to exclude the influence of the low-temperature outdoor air flowing through and prevent the preheating effect of the regeneration air from decreasing.

Next, a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 8: is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the principal part of the air conditioner which is 7th Embodiment of this invention. In this air conditioner, in the air conditioner of the sixth embodiment, the outdoor air intake duct 16 of the non-water supply type humidifying unit 3 is arranged in parallel with the outdoor air exhaust duct 15, and the outdoor air exhaust duct 15 and the outdoor air intake are provided. A heat insulating material 17 is interposed between the ducts 16.

In this air conditioner, the indoor air sucked into the indoor air intake duct 10 from the inlet side of the heat exchanger 1 passes through the indoor air intake duct 10 to generate heat from the heat exchanger 1 and outdoor air. Since it is preheated by the heat from the duct 15, the electric power for heating by the regeneration heater 12 can be saved. Further, in this air conditioner, since the heat insulating material 17 is interposed between the outdoor air intake duct 16 and the outdoor air exhaust duct 15 and the indoor air intake duct 10, the temperature of the low temperature air flowing inside the outdoor air intake duct 16 is reduced. It is possible to exclude the influence of outdoor air and prevent a decrease in the preheating effect of the regenerating air.

Next, an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 9: is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the principal part of the air conditioner which is 8th Embodiment of this invention. In this air conditioner, the indoor air intake duct 10 of the non-water supply type humidifying unit 3 is used.
Is placed in contact with or close to the air outlet side surface of the heat exchanger 1, and the indoor air intake port 10a is placed in the indoor air circulation path inside the indoor unit and on the air inlet side of the heat exchanger 1. ing. Other configurations of this air conditioner are similar to those of the first embodiment.

In this air conditioner, the indoor air sucked into the indoor air intake duct 10 from the inlet side of the heat exchanger 1 passes through the indoor air intake duct 10 to exchange heat and heat from the heat exchanger 1. Since it is preheated by the heat from the room air that has been warmed by passing through the vessel 1, it is possible to save the electric power for heating by the regeneration heater 12.

Next, a ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 10: is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the principal part of the air conditioner which is 9th Embodiment of this invention. In this air conditioner, the indoor air intake duct 1 of the non-water supply type humidifying unit 3 is used.
0 between the air outlet side of the heat exchanger 1 and the outdoor air exhaust duct 15 of the waterless humidifying unit 3 was brought into contact with or close to the surface of the air outlet side of the heat exchanger 1 and the surface of the outdoor air exhaust duct 15. Further, the indoor air intake port 10a is arranged in the indoor air circulation path inside the indoor unit and on the air inlet side of the heat exchanger 1. Other configurations of this air conditioner are similar to those of the first embodiment.

In this air conditioner, the indoor air sucked into the indoor air intake duct 10 from the air inlet side of the heat exchanger 1 passes through the indoor air intake duct 10 to generate heat and heat from the heat exchanger 1. Since it is preheated by the heat from the indoor air warmed by passing through the exchanger 1 and the heat from the outdoor air exhaust duct 15, it is possible to save the electric power for heating by the regeneration heater 12.

Next, a tenth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 11: is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the principal part of the air conditioner which is 10th Embodiment of this invention. In this air conditioner, in the air conditioner of the ninth embodiment, the outdoor air intake duct 16 of the waterless humidifying unit 3 is arranged in parallel with the outdoor air exhaust duct 15, and the outdoor air exhaust duct 15 and the outdoor air intake are provided. A part of the indoor air circulation path is interposed between the ducts 16. Other configurations of this air conditioner are similar to those of the ninth embodiment.

In this air conditioner, the indoor air sucked into the indoor air intake duct 10 from the air inlet side of the heat exchanger 1 passes through the indoor air intake duct 10 to generate heat and heat from the heat exchanger 1. Since it is preheated by the heat from the indoor air warmed by passing through the exchanger 1 and the heat from the outdoor air duct 15, it is possible to save the electric power for heating by the regeneration heater 12. Further, in this air conditioner, since the indoor air circulation path is interposed between the outdoor air intake duct 16 and the outdoor air exhaust duct 15 and the indoor air intake duct 10, the low temperature that flows inside the outdoor air intake duct 16 It is possible to exclude the influence of the outdoor air and prevent the preheating effect of the regeneration air from decreasing.

Next explained is the eleventh embodiment of the invention. FIG. 12: is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the principal part of the air conditioner which is 11th Embodiment of this invention. In this air conditioner, in the air conditioner of the ninth embodiment, the outdoor air intake duct 16 of the waterless humidifying unit 3 is arranged in parallel with the outdoor air exhaust duct 15, and the outdoor air exhaust duct 15 and the outdoor air intake are provided. A heat insulating material 17 is interposed between the ducts 16. Other configurations of this air conditioner are similar to those of the ninth embodiment.

In this air conditioner, the indoor air sucked into the indoor air intake duct 10 from the air inlet side of the heat exchanger 1 passes through the indoor air intake duct 10 to generate heat and heat from the heat exchanger 1. Since it is preheated by the heat from the indoor air warmed by passing through the exchanger 1 and the heat from the outdoor air exhaust duct 15, it is possible to save the electric power for heating by the regeneration heater 12. Furthermore, in this air conditioner,
Since the heat insulating material 17 is interposed between the outdoor air intake duct 16 and the outdoor air exhaust duct 15 and the indoor air intake duct 10, the influence of low temperature outdoor air flowing inside the outdoor air intake duct 16 is excluded, It is possible to prevent a decrease in the preheating effect of the regenerating air.

Next, a twelfth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 13: is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the principal part of the air conditioner which is 12th Embodiment of this invention. In this air conditioner, the indoor air intake duct 10 of the non-water supply type humidifying unit 3 is arranged in a state of being close to a heat generating component 18 such as a power transformer of a control circuit unit 4 or a heat radiating plate of a power transistor. The port 10a is arranged in the indoor air circulation path inside the indoor unit and on the air inlet side of the heat exchanger 1. Other configurations of this air conditioner are similar to those of the first embodiment.

In this air conditioner, the indoor air sucked into the indoor air intake duct 10 from the air inlet side of the heat exchanger 1 passes through the indoor air intake duct 10 and generates heat.
Since it is preheated by the heat from the heater, the electric power for heating by the regeneration heater 12 can be saved.

Next, a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 14: is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the principal part of the air conditioner which is 13th Embodiment of this invention. In this air conditioner, the indoor air intake duct 10 of the non-water supply type humidifying unit 3 is arranged close to the motor 19 of the indoor blower 2, and the indoor air intake port 10a is provided in the indoor air circulation path inside the indoor unit. And is arranged on the air inlet side of the heat exchanger 1. Other configurations of this air conditioner are similar to those of the first embodiment.

In this air conditioner, the room air sucked into the room air intake duct 10 from the air inlet side of the heat exchanger 1 passes through the room air intake duct 10 and the indoor blower 2
Since it is preheated by the heat from the motor 19, the electric power for heating by the regeneration heater 12 can be saved.

In the present embodiment, the case of the air conditioner which is also used for cooling and heating has been described, but the present invention can also be applied to an air conditioner dedicated to heating.

[0052]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the non-water supply type humidifying unit is arranged at a position other than the indoor air circulation path, the air blow load of the indoor blower can be reduced.
The power consumption of the indoor blower can be reduced. Further, since the indoor air that has passed through the heat exchanger and has been preheated is used as the regeneration air, it is possible to save the electric power for heating the regeneration heater by the temperature difference between the temperature of the air and the room temperature. The reproducing heater can be downsized.

According to the second aspect, the humid air discharged from the indoor air exhaust port of the waterless humidifying unit is mixed with the air warmed by the heat exchanger and blown indoors by the indoor blower. Humidification and heating of the entire room can be performed, and comfortable indoor heating without unevenness in temperature and humidity can be performed.

According to the third to fifth aspects, since the non-water supply type humidifying unit is arranged at a position other than the indoor air circulation path, the blow load of the indoor blower can be reduced and the consumption of the indoor blower can be reduced. Power can be reduced. In addition, since the heat of the heat source is given to the indoor air sucked from the air inlet side of the heat exchanger through the indoor air intake duct to preheat it, and the preheated air is used as regeneration air,
It is possible to save the electric power for heating by the regeneration heater by the temperature difference between the temperature of the air and the room temperature, and it is possible to downsize the regeneration heater.

According to the sixth aspect of the invention, since a part of the indoor air circulation path or the heat insulating material is interposed between the outdoor air intake duct and the outdoor air exhaust duct, the low temperature outdoor air flowing in the outdoor air intake duct. By eliminating the influence of air, it is possible to prevent the preheating effect of the regenerating air from being reduced by the outdoor air exhaust duct. Therefore, the power consumption of the reproducing heater can be reduced and the reproducing heater can be downsized.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a waterless humidifying unit used in an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a main part of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a main part of an air conditioner that is a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a main part of an air conditioner that is a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a main part of an air conditioner that is a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a main part of an air conditioner that is a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a main part of an air conditioner that is a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a main part of an air conditioner that is a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a main part of an air conditioner that is an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a main part of an air conditioner that is a ninth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a main part of an air conditioner that is a tenth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a main part of an air conditioner that is an eleventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a main part of an air conditioner that is a twelfth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a main part of an air conditioner that is a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Heat Exchanger 2 Indoor Blower 3 Non-Water Supply Humidifying Unit 4 Control Circuit Section 5 Moisture Absorber 10 Indoor Air Intake Duct 10a Indoor Air Intake Port 12 Heater for Regeneration 14 Indoor Air Exhaust Duct 15 Outdoor Air Exhaust Duct 16 Outdoor Air Intake Duct 17 Insulation

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A moisture absorbent absorbs moisture in outdoor air, and indoor air heated by a regeneration heater is applied to a regeneration zone of the moisture absorbent to evaporate moisture adsorbed on the moisture absorbent. In an air conditioner equipped with a non-water-supplying type humidifying unit adapted to be desorbed into the indoor air, the non-water-supplying type humidifying unit is provided inside the indoor unit of the air conditioner and at a position other than the indoor air circulation path. The air conditioner is characterized in that the indoor air intake port of the non-water supply type humidifying unit is arranged in the indoor air circulation path inside the indoor unit and on the air outlet side of the heat exchanger. 2. The indoor air exhaust port of the waterless humidifier unit is arranged on the leeward side of the indoor air intake port and on the upwind side or leeward side of the indoor blower of the indoor unit. The air conditioner according to 1. 3. The moisture absorbent absorbs moisture in the outdoor air, and the indoor air heated by a regeneration heater is applied to the regeneration zone of the moisture absorbent to evaporate the moisture adsorbed on the moisture absorbent. In an air conditioner equipped with a non-water-supplying type humidifying unit adapted to be desorbed into the indoor air, the non-water-supplying type humidifying unit is provided inside the indoor unit of the air conditioner and at a position other than the indoor air circulation path. The indoor air intake duct of the non-water supply type humidifying unit is placed in contact with or close to a heat source inside the indoor unit, and the indoor air intake port of the indoor air intake duct is located inside the indoor unit. The air conditioner is arranged in the indoor air circulation path of and at the air inlet side of the heat exchanger. 4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, wherein the heat source is the heat exchanger. 5. The heat source is an outdoor air exhaust duct of the heat exchanger and the waterless humidifying unit, and the indoor air intake duct is sandwiched between the heat exchanger and the outdoor air exhaust duct. The air conditioner according to claim 3, wherein the air conditioner is arranged as follows. 6. The part of the indoor air circulation path or a heat insulating material is interposed between the outdoor air intake duct and the outdoor air exhaust duct of the non-water supply type humidifying unit. Air conditioner.