KR101662888B1 - Dehumidifier - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a dehumidifier and, more particularly, to a dehumidifier having improved safety.
A dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body having a heat exchange unit mounted in an inner space and forming an outer appearance; A water tank installed to be detachably mounted to the side of the main body and containing condensed water generated in the heat exchange unit; A floater moving according to a level of the water tank; A sensor for detecting the level of the water tank in response to the floater; A safety sensor which reacts with the floater to sense a full water level of the water tank; And a control unit for controlling operations of the main body; .

Description

Dehumidifier {Dehumidifier}

The present invention relates to a dehumidifier and, more particularly, to a dehumidifier having improved safety.

The dehumidifier is a kind of home appliance that lowers the humidity of a desired space by sucking air in a desired space to remove moisture contained in the air through heat exchange and discharging the moisture-depleted air to a desired space.

The dehumidifier operates in accordance with a series of flow cycles to remove moisture from the air, and this flow cycle can be accomplished by compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation of the refrigerant.

The refrigerant flowing along the flow cycle undergoes heat exchange with air flowing in the outside during the process of condensation and evaporation. The moisture contained in the air is removed through heat exchange with the refrigerant, and the moisture- Is discharged to a desired space, and the refrigerant flows along the flow cycle.

An evaporator is installed in a section where the refrigerant is evaporated in the flow cycle of the refrigerant, and the refrigerant in the liquid state is evaporated in the evaporator, thereby absorbing heat from the surrounding air.

As the refrigerant evaporates in the evaporator, the temperature of the evaporator becomes lower and the temperature of the air passing through the evaporator becomes lower through heat exchange with the refrigerant.

The air having a low temperature while passing through the evaporator is condensed into moisture on the surface of the evaporator, and the air other than the condensed moisture is condensed by the condenser installed in a region where the refrigerant is condensed in the flow cycle .

The refrigerant flowing to the condenser is condensed and heat is discharged to be exchanged with air passing through the condenser. At this time, the air passing through the condenser absorbs heat released from the refrigerant and is discharged into a desired space in a dried state The humidity of the desired space can be lowered.

Thus, the air passing through the dehumidifier is dehumidified and dried, and only the dry air from which moisture has been removed is discharged into a desired space, for example, the room, thereby removing moisture from the room air.

In recent years, there has been a demand for increasing the capacity of the dehumidifier and increasing the versatility of the dehumidifier due to the expansion of the living space and the change of the living environment.

Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2013-0059164 discloses an invention relating to a level detecting device for a dehumidifier which has a simple structure and does not cause a malfunction. For this purpose, if the water level of the storage tank is below a certain level, And a reed switch that operates in a switch-off state and operates / stops the dehumidifier when the water level of the water storage tank is higher than a certain level.

In the case of the water level sensor of the dehumidifier disclosed in the prior art document, a magnet is mounted inside the float, and a reed switch operated by the magnetic force is operated by the up and down movement of the float according to the water level, thereby detecting the water level of the water storage tank The configuration is disclosed.

However, if the water level of the reservoir tank becomes full in such a situation due to failure of the reed switch for detecting the water level of the reservoir tank or reduction of magnetism of the magnet, etc., the condensate water stored in the reservoir tank may be drained to the outside .

Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2007-0048463 discloses a dehumidifier having a floating mechanism that can be used for an on / off switch or a magnetic detection sensor, which is used as a water level sensing means for sensing whether or not condensed water has been consumed .

In the prior art document, a magnet mounting portion is formed on one side of a floating mechanism so that a component installed as a fullness detecting means can be shared with both components regardless of whether it is an on / off switch or a magnetic sensing sensor, A configuration for a dehumidifier to which a floating mechanism is attached is disclosed.

However, the prior art document is configured to detect the fullness of the condensed water stored in the bucket assembly in which the condensed water is stored according to the position of the floating mechanism, thereby causing malfunction of the switch and the magnetic sensing sensor.

An object of the present invention is to provide a dehumidifier in which the water level is sensed by a plurality of sensing devices.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a dehumidifier which is controlled to end an operation when a set high water level is detected.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a dehumidifier comprising: a body having a heat exchange unit in an inner space; An upper frame supporting the heat exchange unit; A water tank chamber extending from a lower surface of the upper frame to a lower surface of the main body and opened to the outside of the main body, a compressor chamber accommodating the compressor, and a main chamber accommodating the main substrate for controlling driving of the dehumidifier, A lower frame to be formed in order; A water tank that is detachably attached to the water tank room and collects condensed water generated in the heat exchange unit; A guide chamber extending upward and downward on a side wall of the water tank in contact with the lower frame and opened upward; A floater accommodated in the guide chamber and moved up and down according to the level of the water tank and having at least a part of magnetic property; And a plurality of sensors disposed on the lower frame facing the guide room and sensing a position of the plotter to transmit a signal to the main board.
Wherein the water tank is provided with a cover for shielding the opened upper surface of the water tank,
And a rotatable handle is mounted on the cover so as to be exposed to the outside of the water tank chamber.
And a coupling module protruding from both sides of the cover and passing through a side surface of the water tank and being constrained to a coupling groove inside the water tank chamber.
And the cover is configured to cover the guide room in a state of being coupled to the water tank.
And a room cover for shielding the opened upper surface of the guide room is provided on the upper surface of the guide room.
And a bottom groove for collecting condensed water is formed at the bottom of the water tank chamber.
The plotter includes a magnetic body having magnetism and a fluid that receives the magnetic body and flows according to the level of the condensed water, and a part of the outer surface of the fluid body is incised so that the magnetic body can be identified.
The upper frame and the lower frame are integrally formed.

According to the present invention, the dehumidifier according to the embodiment of the present invention is equipped with a plurality of sensors for sensing the level of the condensed water, and is configured to control the operation of the main body by signals transmitted from a plurality of sensors.

Accordingly, since the condensate water level is sensed by a plurality of sensors, the overflow of the condensed water is prevented, so that the safety of the dehumidifier can be improved.

Also, it is possible to expect that the space in which the dehumidifier is installed is prevented from being contaminated due to the prevention of flooding of the condensed water, and the effect of keeping the environment of the space in which the dehumidifier is installed clean can be expected.

Also, it is possible to prevent contamination and damage of the dehumidifier due to prevention of overflow of the condensed water, and it is expected that the service life of the dehumidifier is prolonged.

On the other hand, the effect of improving the reliability of the product can be expected by preventing the overflow of the condensed water, and the effect of improving the usability of the product can be expected.

1 is a front perspective view showing an outline of a dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view showing the outer shape of a dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
3 is an exploded perspective view showing an internal configuration of a dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a front perspective view showing a state in which a water tank of a dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention is removed. FIG.
5 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of a water tank of a dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a configuration diagram showing a plotter of a dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a rear perspective view illustrating a state in which a water tank of a dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention is removed. FIG.

In the following, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, in adding reference numerals to the constituent elements of the drawings, the same constituent elements are denoted by the same reference numerals whenever possible, even if they are shown in different drawings. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the difference that the embodiments of the present invention are not conclusive.

In describing the components of the embodiment of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used. These terms are intended to distinguish the constituent elements from other constituent elements, and the terms do not limit the nature, order or order of the constituent elements. When a component is described as being "connected", "coupled", or "connected" to another component, the component may be directly connected or connected to the other component, Quot; may be "connected," "coupled," or "connected. &Quot;

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view showing an external shape of a dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view showing an external shape of a dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig.

4 is a front perspective view showing a state in which the water tank of the dehumidifier according to the embodiment of the present invention is removed.

Referring to these figures, the dehumidifier 10 according to the present embodiment is formed in an outer shape by a main body 20, and the main body 20 includes a top panel 21 forming an upper surface appearance, An inlet 231 for providing a passage through which the outside air of the main body 20 flows into the internal space of the main body 20 while forming an outer appearance of a surface facing the front panel 22, A side panel 24 which forms a part of the right side outer surface, and a base 25 which forms a bottom surface.

The main body 20 is made of a material having a certain degree of strength and can be formed to protect a large number of parts mounted on the inner space from external impacts.

An upper handle 26 protrudes from an upper portion of the main body 20 so that the user can grasp the main body 20 when the user wants to move the main body 20 to a desired space. 26 are gripped to move the main body 20, a wheel 27 for easy movement is mounted.

One end of the upper handle 26 is coupled to the upper end of the front panel 22 and the front end of the upper panel 21 and the other end is coupled to the upper end of the rear panel 23, And may be formed in an approximately arch shape so as to have a convex curved surface that is coupled to the rear end of the arm portion 21 and has a central portion upwardly convexly curved.

The upper handle 26 is coupled to the upper panel 21, the front panel 22, and the rear panel 23 so as to be formed in an arch shape so as to be easily grasped by the user.

Of course, the shape of the upper handle 26 is not limited to the above-described shape, but may be provided in various forms in which the user can easily grasp the upper handle 26, and a plurality of structures may be provided.

However, it is preferable that the upper handle 26 be positioned in the detachment direction of the water tank 30 to be described later, and it is preferable that the upper handle 26 be provided in the same direction even when a plurality of the upper handle 26 are provided.

That is, when the user holds the upper handle 26 by moving the upper handle 26 to the main body 20 in the direction in which the water tank 30 is positioned and moves the dehumidifier 10 And the water level of the water tank 30 can be ascertained.

The main body 20 may have an inlet 231 for providing a passage for introducing the air in the external space into the internal space and a discharge port 211 for providing a passage for discharging air in the internal space to the external space.

For example, the inlet 231 may be formed in the rear panel 23, and the outlet 211 may be formed in the top panel 21.

The discharge port 211 may be further provided with a second discharge port 232 in the upper half of the rear panel 23 in addition to the discharge port 211 formed in the upper panel 21. The second discharge port 232 may be formed to discharge the dehumidified air through the discharge accessory while being coupled to the discharge accessory.

The second discharge port 232 may further include a cap for opening and closing the second discharge port 232 by the user. The second discharge port 232 is shielded when not in use by the cap, and when the cap is used, the second discharge port 232 is opened by removing the cap.

The discharge accessory may further include a shoe drying accessory for drying the shoe, a closet drying accessory for drying the wardrobe, and the like.

When the discharging accessory is coupled to the second discharging opening 232, the dehumidifying air discharged from the second discharging opening 232 is guided by the discharging accessory, thereby dehumidifying the air in a desired space.

However, the shape and position of the inlet 231 and the outlet 211 are not limited, and any type of air inlet and outlet can be performed.

The upper panel 21 is provided with a louver capable of opening and closing the discharge port 211 and adjusting the discharging direction of discharged air so that the dehumidified air passing through the internal space of the main body 20 is discharged to the external space Can be provided.

The louver may further include an operation unit for allowing a user to operate the dehumidifier 10, and a display unit for indicating operation information of the dehumidifier 10 or a current humidity state.

The user can select the humidity desired by the user. When the user sets the desired humidity, the user can control the operation of the compressor and the fan assembly, which will be described below, by comparing the current humidity and the set humidity.

For example, when the current humidity reaches the humidity desired by the user, the operation of the compressor is stopped, and the fan rotation speed of the fan assembly is controlled to be maintained at a low speed or stopped.

The inlet 231 formed in the rear panel 23 is formed in a grill shape to prevent relatively large foreign substances from entering the internal space of the main body 20, 231 may be further equipped with an air filter 233 for filtering foreign matter contained in air passing through the air filter 231.

The rear panel 23 is further provided with a humidity sensor 234 for sensing the humidity of the space in which the dehumidifier 10 is installed so that the humidity detected by the humidity sensor 234 is transmitted to the user through the display unit. Lt; / RTI >

The rear panel 23 includes a cord fixing part 236 for winding a power cord for supplying power to the inside of the main body 20 and a cord inserting part 237 for temporarily inserting the power cord A power cord portion 235 is formed.

When the dehumidifier 10 is not used, the power cord unit 235 has an advantage that it is easy to store the power cord. When the dehumidifier 10 is moved, the power cord is fixed, Thereby eliminating the inconvenience caused by the inconvenience.

The air filter 233 mounted on the inlet 231 is formed in a mesh shape to filter foreign substances contained in the air passing through the inlet 231 to remove foreign matter from the internal space of the main body 20 Only clean air can be introduced.

The air filter 233 is attached to the inside of the main body 20 while being taken out / drawn out. The user can take out the air filter 233, clean it, dry it, and reattach it.

The rear panel 23 further includes a filter guide 238 for guiding in / out of the air filter 233. The filter guide 238 may be formed to extend laterally from the front surface of the rear panel 23 where the inlet 231 is formed to a predetermined distance from the inlet 231.

The air filter 233 can be drawn into or drawn out from the inner space of the main body 20 through the gap between the filter guide 238 and the inlet 231. [ The filter guide 238 extends laterally so that even if a part or foreign body of the user is inserted into the space in which the air filter 233 is inserted due to carelessness or mistake by the user by the filter guide 238, So that the safety is improved.

The front panel 22 and the rear panel 23 are provided at their lower ends with a base 25 forming a bottom surface and the right end portions of the front panel 22 and the rear panel 23 are provided with side- And a side panel 24 forming part of it can be mounted.

At the left end of the front panel 22 and the rear panel 23, a part of the front panel 22 extending from the front panel 22 toward the rear panel 23, A portion of the rear panel 23 extending from the front panel 23 toward the front panel 22 may be coupled to form a left side surface of the main body 20.

Of course, a separate left panel is provided, which is coupled to the left end of the front panel 22 and the rear panel 23 when viewed from the front, forming a left side surface appearance of the body 20 Configuration.

A water tank 30, which accommodates condensed water generated in the dehumidification process of the air, may be mounted on the lower side of the side panel 24. A portion of the side surface of the main body 20 may be formed by the water tank 30. [

3, the internal space of the main body 20 is provided with a heat exchange unit 40 in which air introduced through the inlet 231 is heat-exchanged with the refrigerant while passing through the inlet 231, A fan assembly 50 for forced flow is mounted.

A frame 60 for supporting the heat exchanging unit 40 and the fan assembly 50 is disposed below the heat exchanging unit 40 and the fan assembly 50. The frame 60 supports the heat exchanging unit 40, A compression chamber 70 for providing a space in which a compressor 71 for compressing a refrigerant is installed, an electric field chamber 80 on which a plurality of electric components are mounted, and a space for mounting the water tank 30 A water tank chamber 90 is formed.

The heat exchanging unit 40 is formed in a rectangular plate shape having a predetermined area and thickness as a whole with a large number of bending pipes having a predetermined diameter, and the air introduced through the inlet 231 passes through the pipe .

As the air passes through the heat exchange unit 40, the refrigerant flowing through the inside of the heat exchange unit 40 is heat-exchanged with the air, so that the introduced air can be dehumidified and dried.

A fan assembly (50) is mounted on one side of the heat exchange unit (40) to force the air flow inside the main body (20). The fan assembly 50 causes air to flow into the main body 20 by rotational movement.

The air flowing through the inlet 231 flows through the heat exchanging unit 40 and is discharged to the outside space through the discharge port 211 by the rotational movement of the fan assembly 50.

The frame 60 is positioned below the heat exchanging unit 40 and the fan assembly 50 and the heat exchanging unit 40 and the fan assembly 50 are supported by the upper surface of the frame 60 Lt; / RTI >

The frame 60 includes an upper frame 61 for supporting the heat exchange unit 40 and the fan assembly 50 and a lower space of the upper frame 61 in the compression chamber 70, And a lower frame (62) that divides the water tank chamber (80) and the water tank chamber (90).

The upper frame 61 may be formed in a plate shape having a predetermined thickness and may be divided into a portion where the fan assembly 50 is supported and a portion where the heat exchange unit 40 is supported.

A portion of the upper frame 61 where the heat exchange unit 40 is supported performs a function of a drain pan for draining the condensed water falling from the heat exchange unit 40.

Specifically, the upper surface of the portion where the heat exchanging unit 40 is supported may be formed such that the condensed water falling from the heat exchanging unit 40 is accumulated at a predetermined position while having a certain degree of inclination.

The condensed water accumulated on the upper surface of the upper frame 61 due to the inclination of the upper surface of the upper frame 61 drops onto the upper surface of the water tank 30, May be formed to be received in the inner space of the tank (30).

In this way, the upper frame 61 is formed so that the condensed water falling from the heat exchange unit 40 is accumulated by the inclination of the upper surface, and is guided to fall into the water tank 30 to perform the function of the drain pan Lt; / RTI >

The inner space of the main body 20 can be divided into an upper space and a lower space by the upper frame 61. The lower space of the inner space of the main body 20 is divided by the lower frame 62 into the electric room 80 , The compression chamber (70), and the water tank chamber (90).

At this time, the electric field chamber 80, the compression chamber 70 and the water tank chamber 90 may be arranged in a line so as to lie on a virtual straight line, and the electric field chamber 80 and the compression chamber 70 And the water tank chamber 90 are arranged in a line so as to lie on an imaginary straight line, the overall shape of the main body 20 can be slimly formed, thereby improving the aesthetics of the dehumidifier 10 It has advantages.

The lower frame 62 may be provided in a pair while the plate-shaped frames having a certain thickness are formed in the vertical direction with a certain interval. The upper end of the lower frame 62 may be supported by the upper frame 61 and the lower end thereof may be supported by the base 25.

The lower frame 62 is mounted transversely to the space formed by the front panel 22 and the rear panel 23 so that the lower half of the inner space of the main body 20 is divided into three spaces .

The heat exchanging unit 40 and the fan assembly 50 are located on the upper side of the upper frame 61 and the lower frame 62 on the upper side, And the compression chamber 70 and the water tank chamber 90 may be positioned.

Therefore, the electric chamber 80 is positioned at one side of the compression chamber 70 with the compression chamber 70 at the center by the frame 60, and the water tank chamber 90 is provided at the other side And a virtual line connecting the heat exchanging unit 40 and the central portion of the fan assembly 50 and a virtual line connecting the electric chamber 80 and the compression chamber 70 and the water tank chamber 90 The imaginary lines may extend in directions intersecting each other, in detail, orthogonal to each other.

Meanwhile, a compressor 71 for compressing the refrigerant flowing in the heat exchange unit 40 is mounted in the compression chamber 70. The compressor 71 functions to supply the refrigerant compressed by the heat exchanging unit 40 and the refrigerant supplied from the compressor 71 passes through the heat exchanging unit 40 and flows through the inlet 231 To heat exchange with the incoming air.

Accordingly, the lower frame 62 is formed to surround the upper and both sides of the compressor 71, thereby protecting the compressor 71 and forming the electric chamber 80 and the water tank chamber 90 .

A plurality of electric components can be mounted on the electric field chamber (80). For example, a control case 82 for protecting the main board 81 from an external impact is mounted on the electric field chamber 80 while a main board 81 for controlling a plurality of electric components is mounted.

The main case 81 is mounted in the inner space of the control case 82. When the main case 81 is mounted on the control case 82, The case 82 is shielded so that the main board 81 can be protected from an external impact.

The water tank 30 is mounted in the water tank chamber 90. The water tank chamber 90 is formed in the shape of a hexahedron having one side opened when viewed from the front and is configured such that the water tank 30 is detachably attached to the side of the main body 20 through one open side .

The water tank chamber 90 has a lower surface formed by the base 25 and a surface except for the opened one side surface is formed by the lower frame 62 and the front panel 22 and the rear panel 23 .

The water tank 30 may be fixedly mounted on the side surface of the water tank chamber 90 with the end of the coupling module 35 mounted on the water tank 30 inserted therein. A part of the coupling module 35 may be inserted into the coupling groove 91 to prevent any deviation of the water tank 30.

That is, if a certain amount of external force is not generated when a part of the coupling module 35 is inserted into the coupling groove 91, the water tank 30 is fixedly mounted on the water tank room 90, The coupling module 35 may be detached from the coupling groove 91 to allow the water tank 30 to be detached from the water tank chamber 90. [

When the water tank 30 is detached or attached to the side of the water tank chamber 90 by the user, the water tank 30 is guided to the coupling groove 91 by a guide portion (95) may be further formed.

The guide portion 95 may be formed to be recessed laterally from the side of the water tank chamber 90 and to guide a part of the coupling module 35 while having a predetermined space.

The guide portion 95 is formed to have a certain degree of curvature and guide the movement of the coupling module 35 or to guide the movement of the coupling module 35 while having a certain degree of inclination .

The frame 70 is formed to surround the upper and both sides of the compressor 71 by the frame 60 when viewed from the front of the main body 20, The electric field chamber 80 and the water tank chamber 90 may be positioned.

The frame (60) is formed to surround the upper and both sides of the compressor (71), thereby reducing the noise generated in the compressor (71).

The heat exchanging unit 40 and the fan assembly 50 may be installed in parallel to each other in the fore and aft directions with respect to the rear panel 23 and may be fixed while the lower end of the heat exchanging unit 40 and the fan assembly 50 are supported by the upper frame 61.

At this time, the heat exchanging unit 40 is positioned near the inlet 231, and the fan assembly 50 is installed on the other side of the heat exchanging unit 40.

The upper surface of the base 25 supporting the water tank 30 from the lower side of the water tank chamber 90 is provided with a water tank 30 for receiving condensed water falling when the water tank 30 is detached. A base groove 251 can be formed.

The base grooves 251 are downwardly recessed with a predetermined area to collect the condensed water falling when the water tank 30 is detached to prevent the condensed water from leaking to the outside of the main body 20 .

Thus, the use of the dehumidifier 10 is further improved by preventing the condensed water from leaking to the outer space of the main body 20 by the base groove 251.

The condensed water is prevented from leaking to the outer space of the main body 20, thereby preventing various kinds of contamination of the indoor space which may occur when the condensed water leaks to the outer space of the main body 20, And thus the safety of the user can be further secured.

The leakage of the condensed water to the outside of the main body 20 is prevented, thereby making it possible to utilize the time used by the user for cleaning due to leakage of the condensed water, etc., thereby improving the time usability and reducing the fatigue of the user's body.

A deco panel 252 may be mounted on a side surface of the base 25 positioned below the water tank 30 forming part of the side surface of the main body 20. The decor panel 25 is formed in a plate shape having a predetermined thickness and can be mounted on a side surface of the base 25 to form a part of a side surface of the main body 20.

The decor panel 252 is formed to have a curvature corresponding to the side curvature of the base 25 and detachably mounted on a side surface of the base 25. A limiting rib 253 for limiting the movement of the lower end of the water tank 30 may be formed upwardly at an upper edge of the deco panel 252.

A stepped portion 317 corresponding to the limiting rib 253 may be formed at a lower edge portion of the water tank 30. [ The stepped portion 317 may be formed such that the lower end of the water tank 30 is bent toward the inner space.

The restriction ribs 253 may be formed in the stepped portion 317 to limit lateral movement of the lower half of the water tank 30.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of a water tank of a dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the structure of a floater of a dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a rear perspective view showing a state in which the water tank of the dehumidifier according to the embodiment of the present invention is removed.

Referring to these drawings, the water tank 30 is mounted on the lower side of the side panel 24 to form a part of the side surface of the main body 20. [ The water tank 30 is detachably mounted sideways with respect to the rear panel 23 and is formed in the shape of a hexahedron having a certain degree of internal space.

The water tank 30 may be formed of a transparent or semitransparent material so that the user can check the level of water contained in the internal space. Of course, the amount of water contained in the water tank 30 may be determined by another method.

For example, in the embodiment of the present invention, the water tank 30 is formed of transparent or semitransparent material. However, the water tank 30 may be configured to sense the weight of the water tank 30, As shown in FIG.

In this case, a weight sensor or the like for sensing the weight of the water tank 30 should be mounted on the base 25.

The water tank 30 includes a case 31 formed to be capable of receiving condensed water generated in the heat exchange unit 40 in an inner space while being opened on an upper surface thereof, And a coupling module (35) for selectively coupling the cover (32) and the case (31) and for selectively coupling the body (20) and the case (31) .

The case 31 is formed such that the surface forming part of the outer surface of the main body 20 has a radius of curvature corresponding to the curvature of the side panel 24 to form the lower side outer appearance of the side panel 24 .

The cover 32 may be formed to be capable of opening and closing the opened upper surface of the case 31 and may be formed of at least two parts. The cover 32 is provided with a tank handle (321) can be mounted.

A gripping groove 322 may be formed at one side of the outer surface of the water tank 30 to allow the user to grip the tank handle 321 when the user tries to remove the water tank 30.

When the water tank 30 is cleaned or emptied by the grip groove 322, a hand, which is a part of the body of the user, is positioned and the user's hand is accommodated in the grip groove 322, .

Also, since the hand of the user is located in the gripping groove 322, it is easy to empty the condensed water contained in the water tank 30.

The cover 32 may include at least two parts. The cover 32 includes a coupling cover 33 selectively detachably coupled to an upper surface of the case 31, And a drain cover 34 that is rotatably mounted on the base plate 30.

The drain cover 34 is formed so as to open a part of the upper surface of the case 31 while pivoting about a fastening part with the coupling cover 33. The other part of the upper surface of the case 31, And can be selectively opened and closed by the opening / closing member 33.

That is, when the user desires to empty the condensed water accommodated in the inner space of the case 31, when the water tank 30 is tilted while holding the tank handle 321, the drainage cover 34 A part of the upper surface of the water tank 30 is opened while being rotated with respect to the coupling cover 33. The condensed water is drained through a part of the opened upper surface so that the internal space of the water tank 30 can be emptied.

In this way, the user can open a part of the upper surface of the water tank 30 by rotating the drain cover 34, and by releasing the engagement cover 33 from the upper end of the case 31, So that the entire upper surface of the base 30 can be opened.

The condensing water flowing in the upper frame (61), which is condensed downwardly and has a predetermined area, is condensed on the upper surface of the drain cover (34) And a condensed water guide portion for guiding the condensed water to the internal space of the condenser.

The condensed water guide portion may be formed by being recessed downward from the upper surface of the drainage cover 34 to a certain extent. The condensed water guide portion is formed to be recessed downward from the upper surface of the drain cover 34 to have a certain degree of internal space and the bottom surface thereof is formed to have a predetermined inclination in the lateral direction of the inner space of the case 31 The condensed water dropping from the upper side is collected and flows by the inclination of the condensed water guide portion 341 to flow into the inner space of the case 31. [

At this time, the side surface of the condensed water guide portion in the direction in which the condensed water flows is opened to guide the condensed water to flow into the inner space of the case 31.

The upper frame 61 on which the heat exchange unit 40 is supported is positioned above the condensed water guide portion and the portion performing the drain pan function is positioned on the upper side of the condensed water guide portion, The condensed water may flow through the upper frame 61 to the condensed water guide portion.

That is, the condensed water flowing in a predetermined direction due to the inclination of the upper surface of the upper frame 61 flows down to the condensed water guide portion and flows into the inner space of the case 31 by the inclination of the condensed water guide portion, And may be configured to be collected in the inner space of the tank 30.

Hereinafter, a structure for improving the stability of the dehumidifier 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

The water tank 30 and the water tank chamber 90 may be equipped with a plurality of sensors for sensing the level of the condensed water received in the water tank 30. The plurality of sensors includes a floater 311 that moves according to the level of the water tank 30, a sensor 92 that senses the level of the water tank 30 by the floater 311, And a safety sensor 93 for sensing the full water level of the water tank 30 by the floater 311.

The floater 311 is located in the inner space of the water tank 30. The floater 311 located in the internal space of the water tank 30 may be configured to be movable in accordance with the level of the condensed water received in the internal space of the water tank 30.

The water tank 30 is provided with a guide module 314 for guiding the movement of the floater 311. The guide module 314 is positioned on one side of the inner space of the water tank 30 so as to spatially limit the movement of the floater 311 so that the floater 311 moves up and down according to the water level of the condensed water And performs the function of guiding.

The guide module 314 includes a guide chamber 315 for providing a space so that the floater 311 is positioned at one side of the inner space of the water tank 30, And a room cover 316 for restricting the upward movement of the floater 311.

The guide chamber 315 is formed in a hexahedron shape having a predetermined internal space, and has one side formed by the side surface of the inner space of the water tank 30, As shown in FIG.

The guide chamber 315 may have a predetermined space so as to be separated from the inner space of the case 31 in the inner space of the case 31, And may be formed to communicate with the inner space of the case 31.

Part of the lower surface of the guide chamber 315 and a portion of the side surface of the guide chamber 315 are cut by an area not exceeding the range of the float 311 so that the condensed water received in the inner space of the water tank 30 And may be formed to flow into or out of the inner space of the room 315.

When the condensed water flows into the inner space of the guide room 315, the floater 311 moves upward in the inner space of the guide room 315 by the condensed water, When the condensed water is discharged, the floater 311 moves downward from the inner space of the guide room 315.

That is, since the internal space of the guide chamber 315 is communicated with the internal space of the case 31, the condensed water accommodated in the internal space of the case 31 flows into the internal space of the guide room 315 According to this configuration, the floater 311 can be provided so as to be movable up and down according to the level of the condensed water in the inner space of the guide room 315.

The guide chamber 315 is formed as a space separated from the internal space of the water tank 30 so as to guide the flow of the float 311 while restricting the flow of the float 311. In other words, since the floater 311 flows only in the inner space of the guide room 315, the guide room 315 can restrict the movement of the floater 311 spatially, Directional flow.

The room cover 316 for selectively opening and closing the opened upper surface of the guide room 315 is mounted on the upper surface of the guide room 315 to limit the upward movement of the floater 311, Can be prevented from departing from the guide room (315).

The plotter 311 may have a configuration including a magnetic body 312 having magnetism and a fluid body 313 accommodating the magnetic body 312 and capable of flowing according to the level of the condensed water.

The magnetic body 312 is formed in a hexahedron shape having a certain volume and is formed of an object having self magnetic property. The fluid body 313 has a hexahedron shape having a certain degree of internal space, It may be formed to receive the magnetic body 312.

The outer surface of the fluid 313 may be formed in a partially incised state. This is to make it easy to visually identify whether or not the magnetic body 312 is accommodated in the inner space of the fluid 313. [

That is, in order to prevent the mistake of not accommodating the magnetic body 312 in the inner space of the fluid body 313 when assembling the product or the like, it is possible to visually recognize whether or not the magnetic body 312 is received from the outside, A part of the fluid 313 may be formed in an incised state.

Of course, a part of the fluid 313 may be made of a transparent material, and it is preferable that the magnetic body 312 is formed so as to be able to confirm the acceptance of the magnetic body 312 regardless of the shape thereof.

The height of the magnetic body 312 may be similar to the vertical height of the inner space of the fluid 313. This is to prevent the magnetic body 312 from flowing arbitrarily in the inner space of the fluid 313.

The sensing sensor 92 and the safety sensor 93 are provided on one side of the water tank chamber 90, specifically, on one side of the water tank chamber 90 facing the guide chamber 315 Can be mounted.

The sensing sensor 92 performs a function of sensing the position of the plotter 311 in response to the magnetism of the magnetic body 312, specifically, the magnetism of the plotter 311.

The sensing sensor 92 determines that the condensed water has reached a certain level in the internal space of the water tank 30 when the floater 311 is sensed and determines that the operation of the dehumidifier 10 The control unit controls the user to inform the user to empty the condensate water accommodated in the inner space of the water tank 30.

The safety sensor 93 may be located on the same surface as the detection sensor 92 and may be located above the detection sensor 92. The safety sensor 93 detects whether the water level of the condensed water in the water tank 30 is full.

In other words, when the float 311 is sensed by the safety sensor 93, the controller may determine that the water level of the condensed water in the water tank 30 is a full water level, do.

When the float 311 is sensed by the sensing sensor 92, the control unit informs the user of the high water level of the water tank 30 through the control panel and notifies the user of the water level of the condensed water in the water tank 30 .

At this time, the control panel may further be provided with a lamp or a speaker for informing the user of the emptying of the water tank 30. The lamp may be illuminated in different colors depending on the water level, .

When the float 311 is sensed by the safety sensor 93, the control unit informs the user of the water level of the water tank 30 through the control panel and terminates the operation of the main body 20 As shown in FIG.

The operation of the compressor 71 or the fan assembly 50 is stopped without stopping the operation of the main body 20 even if the float 311 is detected by the safety sensor 93, It is also possible to control the unit 40 so as not to generate substantially condensed water.

A plurality of the sensing sensors 92 may be provided to detect the water level of the water tank 30 in a plurality of steps in accordance with the vertical movement of the floater 311.

The plurality of sensors 92 and 93 react with the floater 311 to sense the water level of the water tank 30 according to the position of the floater 311. The sensors 92 and 93 Is transmitted to the controller, and the controller can control the main body 20 to perform another operation according to a signal transmitted from each of the sensors 92 and 93.

In other words, when the sensing sensor 92 senses the signal of the floater 311 and transmits a signal to the control unit, the control unit allows the user to input the condensed water received in the water tank 30 through the control panel So that the signal is released.

The signal may be configured to be transmitted to a user through voice, image, color signal, etc., and the user may terminate the operation of the main body 20 by a signal transmitted from the control panel, The condensate is emptied.

In addition, when the safety sensor 93 detects a signal of the floater 311 and transmits a signal to the controller, the controller transmits an operation termination signal of the main body 20 to the user through the control panel do.

Of course, the other components of the main body 20 operate normally to control the operation of the components that generate substantially the condensed water, that is, the operation of the compressor 71 and the heat exchange unit 40, for example, So as to prevent the condensed water from flowing into the water tank 30.

However, in any case, there is a configuration in which the main body 20 is operated or the main body 20 is operated so as to prevent the generation of condensed water in order to inform the user that the condensed water stored in the water tank 30 can be emptied Lt; / RTI >

In this way, the safety of the dehumidifier 10 can be improved by mounting a large number of the sensors 92 and 93. In accordance with the position of the floater 311 sensed by the sensors 92 and 93, The operation of the dehumidifier 10 can be controlled. Thus, the safety of the dehumidifier 10 can be improved by various operations.

In addition, various controls can be performed according to the signals from the plurality of sensors 92 and 93, thereby improving convenience in use.

Hereinafter, the operation of the dehumidifier according to the present invention will be described.

When power is applied to the main body 20, a plurality of parts mounted on the inner space of the main body 20 are operated. As a result of operation of the plurality of parts, the condensed water on the surface of the heat exchange unit 40, Falls into the tank (30) and is accommodated in the inner space of the water tank (30).

The water level of the condensed water received in the internal space of the water tank 30 is increased by the continuous operation of the main body 20 and the water level of the condensed water received in the internal space of the water tank 30 The water level of the guide room 315 also increases.

The floater 311 accommodated in the guide room 315 moves upward due to the rise of the water level in the guide room 315. When the floater 311 is moved upward by a certain degree by the condensed water, the detection sensor 92 senses the floater 311.

When the sensing sensor 92 senses the plotter 311, the sensing sensor 92 transmits a signal to the control unit, and the control unit transmits the signal to the control panel Signal.

The control panel may be configured to perform the function of emptying or warning the water tank 30 according to the signal of the control unit. By the signal of the control panel, the user stops the operation of the main body 20 and empties the water tank 30.

Of course, when the control unit receives a signal from the detection sensor 92, it may control to stop the operation of the main body 20 or some parts mounted on the main body 20. [

If the user does not empty the water tank 30 even though the control unit transmits a blank signal to the user through the control panel in response to a signal received from the detection sensor 92, The water level will rise further.

At this time, the floater 311 moves further upward as the water level of the condensed water rises, and the safety sensor 93 detects the floater 311 by moving the floater 311 upward.

When the safety sensor 93 senses the floater 311, the safety sensor 93 transmits a signal to the control unit, and the control unit, which receives a signal from the safety sensor 93, 20).

Of course, the control unit may control the generation of condensed water in the internal space of the main body 20 substantially by terminating the operation of some parts mounted on the main body 20. [

At this time, the control unit also transmits a signal through the control panel to inform the user that the water level of the water tank 30 is high. The user recognizes the full water level of the water tank 30 so that the user can empty the water tank 30. [

The safety of the dehumidifier 10 is improved by controlling the operation of the dehumidifier 10 to be forcibly terminated by the level sensed by the safety sensor 93.

Also, the safety sensor 93 may be controlled to operate only when the detection sensor 92 is in an abnormal state. Even when the detection sensor 92 is in a normal state, the water level of the water tank 30 As shown in FIG.

In addition, a light emitting portion 94 that emits light toward the water tank 30 may be mounted in a space where the water tank 30 is mounted. The light emitting unit 94 may be an LED light source or an RGB light emitter.

When the light is emitted from the light emitting unit 94 to the water tank 30, the user can smoothly check the current water level of the water tank 30 from the outside.

A light guide for guiding light emitted from the light emitting unit 94 may further be provided in a space in which the water tank 30 is mounted. So that it can be well irradiated to the water tank 30.

When the light emitting unit 94 is formed by LED illumination, the intensity of the light is controlled according to the water level of the water tank 30 so that the water level of the water tank 30 can be detected .

When the light emitting unit 94 is configured to emit light in a non-biased manner, light is emitted in different colors according to the water level of the water tank 30, ) Of the water level.

For example, when the water level of the water tank 30 is low, green light is emitted. When the water level of the water tank 30 is a middle level, blue light is emitted. When the water level of the water tank 30 is a high water level, the water level of the water tank 30 can be checked by checking the light emitted from the light emitting unit 94 by emitting red color light .

As described above, since the water level of the water tank 30 can be sensed by the light emitted from the light emitting unit 94, the user has an advantage that the usability of the dehumidifier 10 is further improved.

The wheels 27 are mounted on the lower side of the base 25 to secure the mobility of the dehumidifier 10 and the mobility of the dehumidifier 10 is improved by the wheels 27. [

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. That is, within the scope of the present invention, all of the components may be selectively coupled to one or more of them. '

Furthermore, the terms "comprises", "comprising", or "having" described above mean that a component can be implanted unless otherwise specifically stated, But should be construed as including other elements. All terms, including technical and scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs, unless otherwise defined. Commonly used terms, such as predefined terms, should be interpreted to be consistent with the contextual meanings of the related art, and are not to be construed as ideal or overly formal, unless expressly defined to the contrary.

The foregoing description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and various changes and modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to illustrate rather than limit the scope of the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be construed according to the following claims, and all technical ideas within the scope of equivalents should be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention.

The dehumidifier according to the present invention has an advantage that the safety of the dehumidifier is improved and the ease of use is improved.

Due to these various merits, the dehumidifier according to the present invention may be used not only for the production, manufacture and sale of the dehumidifier but also for various related industries.

10. Dehumidifier 20. Body
21. Top panel 22. Front panel
23. Rear panel 231. Inlet
232. Second outlet 233. Air filter
234. Humidity sensor 235. Power cord section
25. Base 26. Upper handle
27. Wheel 30. Water tank
31. Case 311. Plotter
312. Magnetic body 313. Fluid
314. Guide Module 315. Guide Room
316. Room cover 317. Stepped portion
32. Cover 321. Tank handle
322. Retaining groove 33. Joint cover
34. Drain cover 341. Condensate water guide
35. Coupling module 351. Coupling rod
352. First load 353. Second load
354. Elastic body 40. Heat exchange unit
50. Fan assembly 60. Frame
Compression chamber 80. electric field chamber
90. Water tank chamber 91. Coupling groove
92. Detection sensor 93. Safety sensor
94. Light emitting portion 95. Guide portion

Claims (11)

A main body in which a heat exchange unit is provided in an inner space;
An upper frame supporting the heat exchange unit;
A water tank chamber extending from a lower surface of the upper frame to a lower surface of the main body and opened to the outside of the main body, a compressor chamber accommodating the compressor, and a main chamber accommodating the main substrate for controlling driving of the dehumidifier, A lower frame to be formed in order;
A water tank that is detachably attached to the water tank room and collects condensed water generated in the heat exchange unit;
A guide chamber extending upward and downward on a side wall of the water tank in contact with the lower frame and opened upward;
A floater accommodated in the guide chamber and moved up and down according to the level of the water tank and having at least a part of magnetic property; And
And a plurality of sensors disposed vertically on the lower frame facing the guide room and sensing a position of the plotter and transmitting a signal to the main board. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the water tank is provided with a cover for shielding the opened upper surface of the water tank,
And a rotatable handle is mounted on the cover so as to be exposed to the outside of the water tank chamber. 3. The method of claim 2,
And a coupling module protruding from both sides of the cover and penetrating a side surface of the water tank and being constrained to a coupling groove inside the water tank chamber. 3. The method of claim 2,
And the cover is configured to cover the guide room in a state of being coupled to the water tank. The method according to claim 1,
And a room cover for shielding the opened upper surface of the guide room is provided on the upper surface of the guide room. The method according to claim 1,
And a base groove for collecting condensed water is formed at the bottom of the water tank chamber. The method according to claim 1,
The plotter includes:
A magnetic body having magnetism,
And a fluid that receives the magnetic material and flows according to the level of the condensed water,
And a part of the outer surface of the fluid is cut so that the magnetic body can be identified. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the upper frame and the lower frame are integrally formed.
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