KR102588058B1 - Dehumidification module - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a thermoelectric element having a low-temperature part that acts as a cooling agent and a high-temperature part that produces heat; A housing coupled to the thermoelectric element and dividing a low temperature area where the low temperature part of the thermoelectric element is placed and a high temperature area where the high temperature part is placed; and a hydrophilic filter medium that absorbs condensation water generated in the low-temperature region by the operation of the thermoelectric element, wherein the dehumidifying module further includes a hydrophilic filter medium storage unit that stores the hydrophilic filter medium, and the hydrophilic filter medium storage unit introduces outside air. It includes an air inlet and an air outlet capable of discharging air evaporated from the hydrophilic filter medium, wherein the air inlet and the air outlet are positioned at different positions to allow air to pass through the high temperature part through the hydrophilic filter medium. A dehumidifying module is formed.

Description

Dehumidification module {DEHUMIDIFICATION MODULE}

The present invention relates to a dehumidification module, and more specifically, to a dehumidification module that allows natural drying of condensate generated during the dehumidification process.

A dehumidifier is a type of home appliance that lowers the humidity in a desired space by sucking in air from a desired space, removing moisture contained in the air through heat exchange, and discharging the dehumidified air to a desired space. These dehumidifiers can remove moisture from a desired space by sucking in high temperature and humid air from a desired space and passing it through various types of heat exchange means.

The dehumidifier is provided as a stand-alone product and can perform a dehumidifying function independently in a required space, and can be used by incorporating it into various products such as clothes care machines, shoe dryers, and system wardrobes.

Meanwhile, the dehumidifier generates condensate in the process of removing moisture while exchanging heat with high temperature and humid air through a dehumidification module, and the condensate is collected in a separate water pan.

Afterwards, as the dehumidification time passes, condensate fills the water pan, and the user must check the level of the condensate from time to time.

Additionally, if it is determined that the condensate is saturated in the water pan or the condensate has reached an appropriate level in the water pan, the user removes the water pan from the dehumidifier and disposes of it in a separate location.

Meanwhile, the conventional dehumidification module that involves a series of water tank emptying processes has the following problems.

First, there is the inconvenient problem that users must frequently check the level of condensate in the dehumidification module.

Second, there is the inconvenient problem of having to empty the water pan after the user removes it from the dehumidifying module and moves it to a separate designated location.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-1258639

The present invention was devised to solve the above problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a dehumidification module that prevents the water emptying process from occurring by drying and treating condensate generated during the dehumidification process.

In order to achieve the object of the present invention, a thermoelectric element having a low-temperature part that acts as a cooling function and a high-temperature part that produces a heat effect; A housing coupled to the thermoelectric element and dividing a low temperature area where the low temperature part of the thermoelectric element is placed and a high temperature area where the high temperature part is placed; and a hydrophilic filter medium that absorbs condensation water generated in the low-temperature region by the operation of the thermoelectric element, wherein the dehumidifying module further includes a hydrophilic filter medium storage unit that stores the hydrophilic filter medium, and the hydrophilic filter medium storage unit introduces outside air. It includes an air inlet and an air outlet capable of discharging air evaporated from the hydrophilic filter medium, wherein the air inlet and the air outlet are positioned at different positions to allow air to pass through the high temperature part through the hydrophilic filter medium. A dehumidifying module is formed.

At this time, it is preferable that an exhaust fan is installed on one side of the hydrophilic filter medium in the high temperature area to dry the hydrophilic filter medium.

At this time, the hydrophilic filter medium is disposed below the thermoelectric element, and the exhaust fan blows air toward the high-temperature side heat sink and the hydrophilic filter material coupled to the high temperature part, or blows air from the high temperature side heat sink and the hydrophilic filter medium. It is preferably arranged to inhale.

At this time, the hydrophilic filter medium accommodating part preferably includes a condensate water inlet formed to allow condensed water guided through the guide part to flow into the hydrophilic filter medium accommodating part.

At this time, the hydrophilic filter medium storage unit includes a body that constitutes an exterior, forms a storage space in which the hydrophilic filter medium can be accommodated, and has an air inlet through which air is introduced by the operation of the discharge fan. and a cover coupled to the body to prevent the hydrophilic filter medium from being separated from the storage space of the body.

At this time, a protrusion or groove is formed on the upper edge of the body along the edge, and an air outlet is formed in the cover through which air introduced through the air inlet is discharged toward the heat sink on the high temperature side of the high temperature part, It is preferable that grooves or protrusions that can be coupled to the protrusions or grooves of the body are formed on the edge of the cover.

In addition, the hydrophilic filter media includes: a first hydrophilic filter media disposed to face the condensate inlet; and a second hydrophilic filter medium whose one side is in contact with the first hydrophilic filter medium and whose other side is disposed to face away from the condensate inlet.

At this time, the condensate inlet is formed as a long hole whose size in the left-right direction of the hydrophilic filter medium storage unit is larger than the size in the vertical direction, and the second hydrophilic filter medium is provided in plural, and the plurality of second hydrophilic filter medium is It is preferable that the hydrophilic filter media storage portion is arranged along the left and right directions.

Additionally, the side surface of the hydrophilic filter medium is preferably formed in a corrugation shape.

In addition, a through hole facing the condensate inlet is formed in the housing to allow condensate guided through the guide portion to flow from the low-temperature part to the hydrophilic filter medium, and the guide portion extends from the heat sink of the low-temperature part to the through hole. It is preferable that the lower part of the guide part faces the through hole.

In addition, the housing includes: a first housing in which the low-temperature part of the thermoelectric element is installed and a cooling fan is installed; and a second housing in which the high-temperature part of the thermoelectric element is installed and an exhaust fan is installed, wherein the first housing forms an opening opening toward one side, and a detachable piece is provided around the opening so that it can be detached from the structure. It is desirable to form

At this time, the second housing preferably includes a duct having a flow path that guides the evaporation heat of the condensate to the discharge fan.

At this time, the exhaust fan is preferably installed at the upper and lower parts of the second housing with a high-temperature side heat sink coupled to the high-temperature part in between.

In addition, a plurality of low temperature side heat sinks coupled to the low temperature part of the thermoelectric element are installed in the low temperature region of the housing, and a plurality of high temperature side heat sinks coupled to the high temperature part of the thermoelectric element are installed in the high temperature region of the housing, It is preferable that the cooling fan is installed in each low temperature side heat sink, and the exhaust fan is installed in each high temperature side heat sink.

The effects of the present invention obtained through the above-described solution are as follows.

First, the present invention can omit the water pan configuration. Accordingly, the present invention has the effect of simplifying the configuration of the dehumidification module and reducing manufacturing costs.

Second, since the present invention does not require a series of water emptying operations, it has the effect of increasing the convenience of using the dehumidification module.

Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a dehumidification module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional side view of a dehumidification module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3a is an exploded view showing the hydrophilic filter medium and the hydrophilic filter medium storage portion of the dehumidification module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3b is a cross-sectional view showing a side cross-section of the hydrophilic filter medium and the hydrophilic filter medium storage portion of the dehumidification module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4a is an exploded view showing a modified example of the hydrophilic filter medium and the hydrophilic filter medium storage portion of the dehumidification module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4b is a plan view showing a modified example of the hydrophilic filter medium and the hydrophilic filter medium storage portion of the dehumidification module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5a is a perspective view showing another modified example of the hydrophilic filter medium and the hydrophilic filter medium storage part of the dehumidification module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5b is a cross-sectional view showing a side cross-section of another modified example of the hydrophilic filter medium and the hydrophilic filter media storage part of the dehumidification module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention installed in the dehumidification module.
6A to 6D are cross-sectional views and perspective views showing a modified example of a dehumidifying module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 is a diagram showing a single type system closet to which a dehumidifying module is applied according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a diagram showing a single-type system closet to which a dehumidification module is applied according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing the location where the dehumidification module is installed.
Figure 9 is a side cross-sectional view of a single-type system closet to which a dehumidifying module is applied according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is a view showing the air flow in a high temperature area and the air circulation flow in the clothing storage space through the processing unit.
Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the front cross-section of a single-type system closet to which a dehumidifying module is applied according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view showing the front cross-section of a dual-type system closet to which a dehumidifying module is applied according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 12 is an exploded view showing a dual-type system closet to which a dehumidification module is applied according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the dehumidification module will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

In this specification, identical and similar reference numbers are assigned to identical and similar components even in different embodiments, and overlapping descriptions thereof are omitted.

In describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known technologies may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the detailed descriptions will be omitted.

The attached drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical idea disclosed in this specification is not limited by the attached drawings, and all changes, equivalents, and changes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention are not limited. It should be understood to include water or substitutes.

In the following description, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In this application, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but are not intended to indicate the presence of one or more other features. It should be understood that this does not exclude in advance the possibility of the existence or addition of elements, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Hereinafter, a dehumidifying module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached FIGS. 1 to 12.

As shown in FIG. 1, the dehumidifying module DM includes a thermoelectric element 100, a housing 200, a guide portion 300, and a hydrophilic filter medium 400.

The thermoelectric element 100 utilizes the phenomenon in which a temperature difference persists at both ends of several layers of a conductive material when an electric current is passed. It is an element that has the function of concentrating heat to one side according to the polarity of the heat flow, making one side cold and the other side hot. am.

The thermoelectric element 100 is a general term for elements that utilize various effects that occur through the interaction of heat and electricity. It is also called a Peltier element, and can achieve a moisture removal effect by simply applying power without a separate driving unit. The thermoelectric element 100 has the advantage of minimizing noise because as the temperature decreases, excess free electrons decrease and noise can be reduced.

As shown in FIG. 2, the thermoelectric element 100 has a low-temperature part that cools when a current is applied and a high-temperature part that generates heat. At this time, the low temperature part of the thermoelectric element 100 is provided with a low temperature side heat sink 110, and the high temperature part of the thermoelectric element 100 is provided with a high temperature side heat sink 120.

The housing 200 has a low temperature area (CA) in which the low temperature side heat sink 110, which is the low temperature part of the thermoelectric element 100, is placed, and a high temperature area (HA) in which the high temperature side heat sink 120, which is the high temperature part, is placed. compartmentalize. The material or shape of the housing 200 is not specifically limited, but in this specification, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed to be made of square metal.

The housing 200 forms a through hole 201 as shown in FIG. 2 . The through hole 201 is a passage for flowing condensate generated during the cooling of the low temperature side heat sink 110 to the hydrophilic filter medium 400. The through hole 201 is provided in a form that penetrates the low temperature area (CA) and the high temperature area (HA) of the thermoelectric element 100.

Meanwhile, the housing 200 includes a first housing 210 that places the low-temperature side heat sink 110, which is the low-temperature part of the thermoelectric element 100, and the high-temperature side heat sink 120, which is the high-temperature part of the thermoelectric element 100. It is preferably composed of a second housing 220 that disposes.

The first housing 210 forms an accommodating space 211 for accommodating the low-temperature side heat sink 110 of the thermoelectric element 100, and the accommodating space 211 has an opening 211a opened toward one side. . At this time, the opening 211a forms a detachable piece 211b around the circumference extending outward toward the outside of the opening 211a. The detachable piece 211b is a structure that allows the dehumidification module DM to be mounted on various structures (products), and is provided with a plurality of detachable holes 211c.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 1, the first housing 210 is provided with a bracket 212 installed in front of the low-temperature side heat sink 110 across the receiving space 211, and the bracket 212 is a low-temperature side heat sink. A bracket hole 212a communicating with the sink 110 is formed.

The cooling fan 213 serves to suck air from the space to be dehumidified into the low-temperature side heat sink of the thermoelectric element 100 and exchange heat between the low-temperature side heat sink 110 and the air. The cooling fan 213 is installed in front of the bracket hole 212a, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

The second housing 220 provides a space where the high-temperature side heat sink 120 of the thermoelectric element 100 is disposed, and is installed on the opposite side of the first housing 210. The second housing 220 includes a duct 221 having an discharge passage 221a that discharges high-temperature air generated from the high-temperature side heat sink 120.

As shown in FIG. 2, the upper part of the duct 221 forms an expanded tube 222 having the shape of an expanded tube on the upper side of the high temperature side heat sink 120. The expansion portion 222 is configured to effectively discharge high-temperature air generated in the discharge passage 221a of the duct 221 to the outside of the second housing 220. The expansion portion 222 opens upward and has one side inclined upward.

The discharge fan 230 cools the high-temperature side heat sink 120 by sucking external air outside the second housing 220 into the discharge passage 221a, and heat-exchanges the discharge passage 221a with the high-temperature side heat sink 120. It serves to quickly discharge high temperature air to the outside of the second housing 220. The discharge fan 230 is installed in the open portion of the expanded pipe 222.

The guide unit 300 serves to guide condensate generated from the low-temperature side heat sink 110 during the dehumidification process to the high-temperature area (HA) of the dehumidification module (DM). The guide unit 300 is provided in the receiving space 211 of the first housing 210 and is positioned to collect condensate from the lower side of the low-temperature side heat sink 110.

The guide portion 300 has a width corresponding to the protruding length of the low-temperature side heat sink 110 and is formed to face the through hole 201. As shown in FIG. 2, the guide portion 300 has a downwardly sloping shape whose width gradually becomes narrower from the top to the bottom.

The hydrophilic filter medium 400 serves to absorb condensate guided through the guide portion 300 and naturally evaporate it.

The material of the hydrophilic filter medium 400 is not specifically limited, and any material that can absorb condensate may be used. For example, the hydrophilic filter medium 400 may be provided as a cellulose pad, paper, fiber, fabric (pure cotton, etc.), non-woven fabric, etc., and differences in durability, absorption rate, and water diffusion rate occur depending on the surface treatment method for each material.

Meanwhile, the hydrophilic filter medium 400 is placed below the thermoelectric element 100, and is preferably placed in the high temperature area (HA) to increase drying efficiency, but may also be placed in the low temperature area (CA). That is, the hydrophilic filter medium 400 may be placed in the high temperature area (HA) as shown in FIG. 2, and may be placed across the low temperature area (CA) and the high temperature area (HA) as shown in FIG. 5b. There is.

In addition, the hydrophilic filter medium 400 is provided and accommodated in the hydrophilic filter medium storage unit 410, as shown in FIG. 3A. At this time, the hydrophilic filter medium storage unit 410 may be provided below the high temperature side heat sink 120 as shown in FIG. 2.

As described above, the hydrophilic filter medium storage unit 410 accommodates the hydrophilic filter medium 400, has a body 411 forming the storage space 411a, and a body 411 where the hydrophilic filter medium 400 is separated from the storage space 411a. Includes a cover 412 that prevents

As shown in FIG. 3B, the body 411 forms an air inlet 411b at the bottom that introduces external air into the storage space 411a. The body 411 forms an inward protrusion 413 capable of fixing the hydrophilic filter medium 400 to the inside of the body 411, and the inward protrusion 413 is an insertion groove into which the hydrophilic filter medium 400 can be inserted ( 413a).

Additionally, the body 411 forms a condensate inlet 411c. The condensate inlet 411c is a hole through which condensed water guided through the guide unit 300 flows into the storage space 411a. The condensate inlet is preferably formed as a long hole whose size in the left and right directions of the body 411 is larger than that in the vertical direction of the body 411. At this time, the left and right direction of the body 411 refers to the longitudinal direction of the body 411 corresponding to the long side of the body 411, and the up and down direction of the body 411 refers to the height direction of the body 411. says

Additionally, the upper edge of the body 411 forms a groove 411d for coupling with the cover 412. The groove 411d is a configuration for engaging the protrusion of the cover 412, which will be described later, and is formed in the shape of a groove on the upper edge of the body 411.

The cover 412 is coupled to the upper edge of the body 411 to prevent the hydrophilic filter medium 400 from leaving, and forms an air outlet 412a through which air evaporated from the hydrophilic filter medium 400 can be discharged. That is, the cover 412 is in close contact with the edge of the hydrophilic filter medium 400 to prevent the hydrophilic filter medium 400 from leaving, and forms an air outlet 412a penetrating in the vertical direction.

At this time, the cover 412 forms a protrusion 412b that can be coupled to the groove 411d formed in the body 411. The protrusion 412b protrudes outward from the cover 412 and is formed to fit comfortably into the groove 411d of the body 411.

Meanwhile, the hydrophilic filter medium 400 is preferably composed of a first hydrophilic filter medium 420 and a second hydrophilic filter medium 430, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B.

The first hydrophilic filter medium 420 serves to increase condensate absorption efficiency and is arranged to face the condensate inlet 411c. The first hydrophilic filter medium 420 is preferably formed in a square shape corresponding to the left and right directions of the body 411, and may be provided as just one sheet.

Since the first hydrophilic filter medium 420 is facing and shielding the condensate inlet 411c, the condensate flowing in through the condensate inlet 411c must pass through the first hydrophilic filter medium 420 and the second hydrophilic filter medium (described later). 430) can be absorbed. Accordingly, the first hydrophilic filter medium 420 can increase the condensate absorption efficiency of the entire hydrophilic filter medium 400.

The second hydrophilic filter medium 430 absorbs condensed water absorbed by the first hydrophilic filter medium 420, and is arranged in plural numbers in the storage space 411a along the left and right directions of the body 411. At this time, one side of the second hydrophilic filter medium 430 is in contact with the first hydrophilic filter medium 420, as shown in Figure 3b, and the other side of the second hydrophilic filter medium 430 faces away from the condensate inlet 411c. placed to face. That is, the second hydrophilic filter medium 430 is configured to indirectly absorb the condensate absorbed in the first hydrophilic filter medium 420 rather than directly absorbing the condensate flowing in through the condensate inlet 411c.

Meanwhile, the hydrophilic filter medium storage portion 410 and the hydrophilic filter medium 400 may have a modified shape, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B. Hereinafter, modified examples of the hydrophilic filter medium accommodating portion 410 and the hydrophilic filter medium 400 will be described, and the same components as those described above will be denoted by the same symbols.

The hydrophilic filter medium storage unit 410 includes a body 411 and a cover 412, and the front of the body 411 forms a condensate inlet 411c. The condensate inlet 411c is formed as a long hole whose size in the left and right directions of the body 411 is larger than that in the vertical direction.

At this time, the height of the condensate inlet 411c at the front of the body 411 based on the bottom of the body 411 is preferably formed at a higher position than the center of the hydrophilic filter medium 400 arranged in the storage space 411a of the body. The location of the condensate inlet 411c makes the initial absorption position of the condensate guided by the guide part 300 higher than the center of the hydrophilic filter medium 400, thereby increasing the diffusion efficiency of absorption throughout the hydrophilic filter medium 400. there is.

The hydrophilic filter medium 400 includes a first hydrophilic filter medium 420 and a second hydrophilic filter medium 440. The first hydrophilic filter medium 420 is disposed to face the condensate inlet 411c of the body 411, and one side of the second hydrophilic filter medium 440 is contacted with the first hydrophilic filter medium 420, and then the second hydrophilic filter medium ( The other side of 440) is disposed to face away from the condensate inlet (411c).

At this time, the second hydrophilic filter medium 440 may be formed in a corrugation shape in a direction away from the condensate inlet 411c, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B. That is, the side surface of the second hydrophilic filter medium 440 has a wave shape to increase the absorption area compared to the storage space 411a, thereby increasing the amount of condensate absorbed.

Meanwhile, another modified example of the hydrophilic filter media storage portion will be described with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B. In the hydrophilic filter media storage unit according to another modified example, the same configuration as the above-mentioned configuration is given the same reference numeral.

The hydrophilic filter medium storage unit 450 is an expansion of the storage space 451a, and the body 451 can be formed over the high temperature area (HA) and the low temperature area (CA). At this time, a portion of the hydrophilic filter medium storage portion 450 located in the high temperature area (HA) forms an air inlet 451b to allow air to flow through the hydrophilic filter medium 400, and the air inlet 451b corresponding to the air inlet 451b is formed. One side of the cover 452 forms an air outlet 452a. The remainder of the hydrophilic media storage unit 450 located in the low temperature area (CA) is shielded through the other side of the cover 452, and a water collection pipe 453 is installed on the other side of the cover 452.

At this time, the cover 452 forms a through hole 452b communicating with the water collection pipe 453. The water collection pipe 453 is positioned to the lower side of the low-temperature side heat sink 110, so that condensate falling from the low-temperature side heat sink 110 can be directly absorbed into the hydrophilic filter medium 400.

In this way, as the hydrophilic filter medium storage unit 450 expands the storage space 451a, the size of the hydrophilic filter medium 400 can also be increased. That is, the hydrophilic filter medium storage unit 450 can increase the absorption area of the hydrophilic filter medium 400 by expanding the storage space 451a, thereby increasing the amount of condensate absorbed.

Meanwhile, the installation structure of the exhaust fan 230, which is installed in the high temperature area (HA) and cools the high temperature side heat sink 120 while absorbing external air, can be provided in various ways.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the exhaust fan 230 is directly installed on the high temperature side heat sink 120 to cool the high temperature side heat sink 120. The exhaust fan 230 can cool the high-temperature side heat sink 120 by sucking in external air from both sides of the high-temperature side heat sink 120 in the upper and lower directions.

At this time, since the discharge fan 230 is installed close to the hydrophilic filter medium 400, the drying time of the hydrophilic filter medium 400 can be further shortened, and the condensate evaporated from the hydrophilic filter medium 400 can be transferred to the high temperature side heat sink 120. By passing through , the cooling efficiency of the high temperature side heat sink 120 can be increased.

As shown in FIG. 6B, the exhaust fan 230 may be installed at the top of the duct 221 constituting the second housing 220 in an inclined direction toward the outside of the duct 221. For this purpose, the expansion portion 222 of the duct 221 is formed to be inclined outward.

The exhaust fan 230 of this structure can vary the flow of air heat exchanged with the high temperature side heat sink 120.

As shown in FIG. 6C, the exhaust fan 230 can be installed in the upper and lower parts of the duct 221 forming the second housing 220 with the high temperature side heat sink 120 coupled to the high temperature part in between. there is. The upper and lower parts of the duct 221 each form an expansion part 222, and an exhaust fan 230 is installed in each expansion part 222.

For convenience of explanation, the discharge fan 230 installed in the expansion part 222 at the top of the duct 221 is referred to as the first discharge fan 231, and the discharge fan 230 installed in the expansion part 222 at the bottom of the duct 221 is referred to as the first discharge fan 231. ) is the second exhaust fan 232, the first exhaust fan 231 serves to suck in the air inside the duct 221 and discharge it to the outside of the duct 221, and the second exhaust fan 232 It serves to suck in air from outside the duct (221) and blow it into the inside of the duct (221).

Such a dual type exhaust fan 230 is installed at the upper and lower portions of the duct 221 forming the discharge passage 221a, respectively, and performs intake and exhaust functions at the same time, thereby discharging the air inside the duct 221 into the duct. (221) It can be effectively discharged to the outside. Accordingly, the discharge fan 230 can quickly and effectively cool the high-temperature side heat sink 120 and dry the hydrophilic filter medium 400.

As shown in FIG. 6D, the dehumidification module DM may include a plurality of thermoelectric elements 100 to increase dehumidification efficiency. In this specification, for convenience of explanation, the dehumidification module (DM) will be described as an example having two thermoelectric elements 100.

The dehumidification module (DM) arranges two low-temperature side heat sinks 110 in the receiving space 211 of the housing 200, which is the low temperature area (CA), and two high temperature side heat sinks 120 in the high temperature area (HA). ) is placed. At this time, the receiving space 211 of the housing 200 is provided with a bracket 212 in front of each low-temperature side heat sink 120.

In addition, each low-temperature side heat sink 110 is provided with a cooling fan 213 through a bracket 212, and each high-temperature side heat sink 120 is provided with an exhaust fan 230.

Additionally, the dehumidification module (DM) can increase the amount of hydrophilic filter medium 400 by the width of the housing 200 equipped with the two thermoelectric elements 100.

The dehumidifying module (DM) with this structure can maximize the amount of dehumidification by increasing the amount of air intake in the space subject to dehumidification by using a plurality of cooling fans 213, and the increased area of the hydrophilic filter medium 400 can increase the efficiency of condensate absorption. there is.

Additionally, the plurality of exhaust fans 230 can maximize the cooling efficiency of the high-temperature side heat sink 120 and the drying efficiency of the hydrophilic filter medium 400.

Meanwhile, the plurality of cooling fans 213 may be arranged in the width direction of the housing 200, as shown in FIG. 6D, and, although not shown, may be arranged in the height direction of the housing 200.

As mentioned above, the dehumidification module (DM) configured as described above can be applied to various products. In this specification, a system with a dehumidifying function installed in a closet will be described as an example, and will be described with reference to the attached FIGS. 7 to 10. Before explaining, the dehumidifying module (DM) described in the system closet below has the same symbol as the dehumidifying module (DM) described above, and detailed description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 7, the system closet includes a clothing storage unit 500 and a clothing management device 600.

The clothing storage unit 500 forms a clothing storage space 510 for storing clothing, and is provided so that it can be installed on one side of the clothing management device 600.

At this time, the inner wall on one side of the clothing storage unit 500 forms a dehumidifying hole 520 as shown in FIG. 7 . At this time, the inner wall on one side of the clothing storage unit 500 refers to the inner wall on the side where the clothing management device 600 is installed, and the dehumidifying hole 520 formed in the clothing storage unit 500 helps in understanding the explanation. For this purpose, it is called the storage part dehumidifying hole 520.

The storage unit dehumidifying hole 520 is a passage that introduces air from the clothing storage space 510 into the dehumidifying module (DM), and is a space that returns air dehumidified through the dehumidifying module (DM) to the clothing storage space 510. to provide. The shape of the storage unit dehumidifying hole 520 is not limited, and it is preferably a long hole in the height direction of one inner wall of the clothing storage unit 500.

At this time, the storage unit dehumidifying hole 520 is preferably provided with a grill (G) that improves the aesthetics of the clothing storage space 510 and filters foreign substances in the clothing storage space 510.

Additionally, one inner wall of the clothing storage space 510 forms a circulation inlet 530 and a circulation outlet 540. At this time, the circulation inlet 530 and circulation outlet 540 formed in the clothing storage unit 500 are referred to as the storage unit circulation inlet 530 and the storage unit circulation outlet 540 to facilitate understanding of the explanation.

The storage unit circulation inlet 530 and the storage unit circulation outlet 540 are passages for circulating air in the clothing storage space 514 and the processing unit to be described later, and are formed at a height difference from each other. At this time, the storage unit circulation inlet 530 is preferably formed in the lower part of the one side inner wall, and the storage part circulation outlet 540 is preferably formed in the upper part of the one side inner wall. It is preferable that the storage unit circulation inlet 530 and the storage unit circulation outlet 540 also have a grill (G).

The inner wall of one side of the clothing storage unit 500 forms a filter replacement hole 550, and the filter replacement hole 550 is provided for filter installation and replacement, which will be described later. The filter replacement hole 550 is preferably formed between the storage portion circulation inlet 530 and the storage portion circulation outlet 540, and is referred to as the storage portion filter replacement hole 550 to facilitate understanding of the explanation.

Meanwhile, although not shown, the clothing storage unit 500 includes a door that can open and close the clothing storage space 510. The door may be configured as a hinged or sliding type in the clothing storage space 510, and is provided to maintain the airtightness of the clothing storage space 510. For this purpose, it is preferable that a sealing means (not shown) be further installed between the door and the clothing storage space 510.

The clothing management device 600 serves to remove moisture from the clothing storage space 510 and purify the air in the clothing storage space 510. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the clothing storage unit 500 ) is installed on one side of the exterior wall. It is preferable that the clothing management device 600 corresponds to the height of the clothing storage unit 500.

As shown in FIG. 8, the clothing management device 600 includes a case 610 and a dehumidification module (DM).

The case 610 constitutes the exterior of the clothing management device 600 and includes an outer case 620 and an inner case 630.

The outer case 620 forms a hollow slide space 621 through which the inner case 630 can be taken in and out. At this time, the slide space 621 is provided with a sliding means 622 that can smoothly enter and exit the inner case 630. The sliding means 622 is preferably provided as a roller, as shown in FIG. 8, but the sliding means 622 does not necessarily have to be provided as a roller. The sliding means 622 is preferably installed on the floor and ceiling of the outer case 610, respectively.

The outer case 620 forms a dehumidifying hole 623 corresponding to the storage part dehumidifying hole 520 of the clothing storage unit 500, and the dehumidifying hole 623 formed in the outer case 620 helps understand the explanation. For this purpose, it is called the outer dehumidifier (623). The outer dehumidifier 623 communicates with the slide space 621 of the outer case 620 and the outside of the outer case 620.

In addition, the outer case 620 forms through holes corresponding to the storage section dehumidifying hole 520, the storage section circulation inlet 530, the storage section circulation outlet 540, and the storage section filter replacement hole 550. To facilitate understanding of the explanation, they are referred to as the outer dehumidifying hole 623, the outer circulation inlet 625, the outer circulation outlet 626, and the outer filter replacement hole 627 in the order mentioned.

Additionally, the outer case 620 forms an air vent 628. The air vent 628 serves to discharge high-temperature air generated in the dehumidification module (DM), and is preferably formed at the front end of the ceiling of the outer case 620, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8.

The air vent 628 may be formed in the form of a through hole penetrating the upper and lower portions of the ceiling of the outer case 620. Although not shown, the air vent 628 may be formed in the form of a portion of the front end of the ceiling of the outer case 620 being cut. That is, the air vent 628 may be configured to discharge high temperature air generated from the dehumidification module DM out of the outer case 620.

In addition, the outer case 620 forms an external mechanism 629 that can suck in external air to cool the dehumidifying module (DM) when the dehumidifying module (DM) operates. As shown in FIG. 8, the outer mechanism 629 is preferably formed at the bottom of the outer case 620.

The inner case 630 performs the function of dehumidifying and purifying the clothing storage space 510 of the clothing storage unit 500, and is provided to allow access to the slide space 621 of the outer case 620. The inner case 630 also provides a sliding means 630a that can smoothly enter and exit the slide space 621, and the sliding means 630a is provided as a roller like the sliding means 622 of the outer case 620. It can be.

As shown in FIG. 8, the inner case 630 includes a dehumidifying unit 631, a processing unit 632, and a front panel 633.

The dehumidifying unit 631 functions to remove moisture from the clothing storage unit 500 and is provided with the dehumidifying module (DM) described above. The dehumidifying unit 631 has a hollow internal space 631a in which the high temperature side heat sink 120 of the dehumidifying module DM can be placed. The internal space 631a is a space for cooling the high-temperature side heat sink 120 during the dehumidifying operation of the dehumidification module DM.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 8, the inner case 630 forms an intake port 631b that introduces external air and an outlet port 631c that exhausts air in the internal space 631a.

As shown in FIG. 8, the suction port 631b is formed at the bottom of the inner case 630 and corresponds to the external mechanism 629 of the outer case 620. The outlet 631c is formed on the ceiling of the inner case 630 and corresponds to the air vent 628 of the outer case 620.

Meanwhile, the inner case forms holes corresponding to the outer dehumidifying hole 623, the outer circulation inlet 625, the outer circulation outlet 626, and the outer filter replacement hole 627, which help the explanation to be understood. In the order mentioned for this purpose, they are called an inner dehumidifying hole (631d), an inner circulation inlet (631e), an inner circulation outlet (631f), and an inner filter replacement hole (631g).

The dehumidification module (DM) performs a dehumidifying function by sucking air from the clothing storage space 510 and removing moisture contained in the air. The dehumidifying module (DM) is installed in the inner dehumidifying hole ( 631d ) through the detachable piece (211b) of the housing (200). At this time, the high temperature side heat sink 120 of the dehumidification module (DM) is disposed in the internal space 631a of the inner case 630, and the low temperature side heat sink 110 and cooling fan 213 of the dehumidification module (DM) is partitioned from the internal space 631a of the dehumidifying unit 631 through the housing 200 and is arranged to face the outer dehumidifying hole 623 and the storage unit dehumidifying hole 520.

Meanwhile, the detailed configuration and operation of the dehumidification module (DM) will be replaced with the above-described contents.

The processing unit 632 performs the function of purifying the air in the clothing storage space 510, and as shown in FIG. 9, it is spatially partitioned from the dehumidifying unit 631 through the partition wall (W) in the inner case 630. do.

The processing unit 632 is equipped with a device therein that can purify the air in the clothing storage space 510. The device may be provided in a variety of ways to perform various functions, and in this specification, a device that performs filter, sterilization, and static electricity removal functions will be described as an example.

As shown in FIG. 9, the processing unit 632 includes a filter 632a, a circulation fan 632b, a sterilizer 632c, and a static electricity eliminator 632d. The filter 632a, the circulation fan 632b, and the static electricity eliminator 632d are installed between the inner circulation inlet 631e and the inner circulation outlet 631f.

The filter 632a serves to filter out foreign substances in the clothing storage space 510 introduced through the inner circulation inlet 631e, and can be detached from the inside of the processing unit 632 through the filter replacement holes 631g, 627, and 550. It is provided so that The filter 632a may be provided in various configurations, and is preferably a HEPA filter.

The circulation fan 632b serves to suck air from the clothing storage space 510 through the inner circulation inlet 631e and discharge it through the inner circulation outlet 631f. Circulation fans 632b are installed above the filter 632a in the drawing, and are preferably provided in plural numbers.

The sterilizer 632c removes viruses contained in the air of the clothing storage space 510 or performs a deodorizing function in the clothing storage space 510, and is installed above the circulation fan 632b in the drawing. The sterilizer 632c can also be provided in various ways, and is preferably a sterilizer that performs a sterilization function using a photocatalyst (Tio2).

The static electricity eliminator 632d removes static electricity from the clothing storage space 510 and serves to minimize discomfort to the user due to static electricity when wearing clothing. The static electricity eliminator 632d is preferably an ionizer and is installed above the sterilizer 632c.

The location of the static electricity eliminator 632d is not limited, and may be installed on the ceiling of the inner case 630.

Meanwhile, it is understandable that the processing unit 632 may include various devices capable of performing various functions in addition to the devices described above.

The front panel 633 constitutes the front of the clothing management device 600 and serves to shield the internal space 631a of the inner case 630. The front panel 633 is preferably provided as a decoration (DECO) that can enhance the aesthetics of the system wardrobe, and includes a control panel 633a that can control and display the functions of the clothing management device 600.

Meanwhile, although not shown, the front panel 633 may have a perforation at the top to provide an air vent instead of the outer case 620.

Meanwhile, the processing unit 632 of the clothing management device 600 may be replaced with any first area, and the dehumidifying unit 631 may be replaced with any second area.

The first area is an area that circulates the air of the clothing storage unit 500, and a circulation fan 632b is installed in the first area to circulate the air of the clothing storage unit 500.

The second area is an area partitioned from the first area, and an exhaust fan 230 is installed in the second area to exhaust high-temperature heat generated during dehumidification.

At this time, the low-temperature side heat sink 110, which is the low-temperature part of the thermoelectric element 100 constituting the dehumidification module (DM), is disposed in the first area, and the high-temperature side heat sink 110, which is the high-temperature part of the thermoelectric element 100, is disposed in the second area. A side heat sink 120 is disposed.

Through this configuration, the low-temperature part of the dehumidification module (DM) for dehumidifying the clothing storage unit 500 is the first area that can circulate air with the clothing storage unit 500 even if it is not necessarily the processing unit 632. It is okay as long as it is installed. Of course, what is most desirable is for a processing unit 632 to be formed in the first area to process at least one of foreign matter filtering, deodorizing, sterilizing, and static electricity removal.

Hereinafter, the dehumidifying and purifying actions of the system closet composed of the above configuration will be described.

The user operates the system closet by manipulating the control panel 633a on the front panel 633.

At this time, the low-temperature part of the dehumidification module (DM) acts as a cooling agent and radiates cold air through the low-temperature side heat sink 110, and the high-temperature part of the dehumidification module (DM) dissipates high-temperature heat through the high-temperature side heat sink 120. radiates.

At this time, the cooling fan 213 of the dehumidification module (DM) rotates and sucks air from the clothing storage space 510 through the storage unit dehumidification hole 520 to exchange heat with the low-temperature side heat sink 110. As the cooling fan 213 continuously exchanges heat with the air in the clothing storage space 510 to the low-temperature side heat sink 110, moisture in the clothing storage space 510 can be removed.

At this time, the circulation fan 632b of the processing unit 632 sucks air from the clothing storage space 510 through the storage unit circulation inlet 530, and the air sucked into the processing unit 632 is as shown in FIG. 9. , After passing through the filter 632a, sterilizer 632c, and static electricity eliminator 632d, it is discharged into the clothing storage space 510 through the storage portion circulation outlet 626.

This series of circulation processes can maintain the clothing storage space 510 in a more comfortable environment, and clothing stored in the clothing storage space 510 can also always provide a comfortable wearing condition.

Meanwhile, in the process of continuous heat exchange between the low-temperature side heat sink 110 and the air in the clothing storage space 510, the low-temperature side heat sink 110 generates condensate, and the condensate flows through the guide portion 300 to the hydrophilic filter media ( 400). At this time, the condensate is absorbed into the first hydrophilic filter medium 420 through the condensate water inlet 411c of the hydrophilic filter medium storage portion 410, and then along the second hydrophilic filter medium 430 in contact with the first hydrophilic filter medium 420. It spreads in a direction away from the condensate inlet (411c).

In addition, while dehumidification is performed through the low-temperature side heat sink 110 as described above, the high-temperature side heat sink 120 radiates high-temperature heat, and the exhaust fan 230 rotates to cool the inside of the dehumidifier 631. Outdoor air is sucked into the space 631a to cool the high-temperature side heat sink 120.

As shown in FIG. 9, the exhaust fan 230 sucks in external air through the intake port 631b of the inner case 630 and blows it through the outlet 631c of the inner case 630 and the air vent (620) of the outer case 620. As the air in the high temperature area (HA) is continuously discharged to 628), the outside air can continuously exchange heat with the high temperature side heat sink 120 and cool the high temperature side heat sink 120.

In this process, the hydrophilic filter medium 400 accelerates the evaporation of condensate while contacting the outside air, and the energy vaporized as the condensate evaporates doubles the cooling efficiency of the high-temperature side heat sink 120.

As the high-temperature side heat sink 120 is quickly and effectively cooled in this way, the dehumidification amount of the low-temperature side heat sink 110 increases, thereby maximizing the dehumidification effect, such as shortening the dehumidification time in the clothing storage space 510. .

Meanwhile, as described above, the system closet may be provided as a single type in which the clothing storage unit 500 is installed only on one side of the clothing management device 600. As shown in FIG. 11, the clothing storage unit ( 500) may be provided as a dual type installed on both sides of the clothing management device 600.

At this time, the dehumidifying module (DM) installed in the dual-type system closet is presented as another embodiment of the present invention, and will be described with reference to the attached FIGS. 11 and 12.

Prior to explanation, the same components as the above-described preferred embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description will be omitted.

The dehumidifying module (DM) is provided to simultaneously dehumidify the clothing storage units 500 provided on both sides of the clothing management device 600, and as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the dehumidifying box 700 and the thermoelectric It includes an element 100, a guide part 300, a hydrophilic filter medium 400, and an exhaust fan 230.

The dehumidifying box 700 is disposed in the internal space 631a of the dehumidifying unit 631, and the low temperature area (CA) where the low temperature side heat sink 110 of the thermoelectric element 100 is disposed and the high temperature of the thermoelectric element 100 The high temperature area (HA) where the side heat sink 120 is disposed is defined.

The dehumidifying box 700 is composed of an enclosure with a hollow interior. At this time, both sides of the dehumidifying box 700 form discharge holes 710, and the discharge holes 710 penetrate the inside and outside of the dehumidifying box 700.

The discharge holes 710 are formed to face the storage section dehumidifying holes 520 of the clothing storage section 500 provided on both sides of the clothing management device 600, respectively. It is preferable that a plurality of discharge holes 710 are formed on both sides of the dehumidifying box 700. In this specification, an example will be given where two discharge holes 710 are formed at the upper and lower portions of both sides of the dehumidifying box 700.

Meanwhile, when the dehumidifying box 700 is installed in the internal space 631a of the dehumidifying unit 631, the discharge hole 710 and the storage unit are dehumidified so that the air in the internal space 631a does not leak into the discharge hole 710. Balls 520 must be able to maintain confidentiality between each other.

In addition, the cooling fan 213 of the dehumidification module (DM) is installed on both sides of the dehumidification box 700, and is preferably installed between the plurality of discharge holes 710 as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12.

The thermoelectric element 100 is installed in the dehumidifying box 700, and the low-temperature side heat sink 110 of the thermoelectric element 100 is disposed inside the dehumidifying box 700. At this time, the high temperature side heat sink 120 of the thermoelectric element 100 is disposed outside the dehumidifying box 700.

The guide unit 300 serves to guide condensate generated during the dehumidification process to the hydrophilic filter medium 400 and is installed inside the dehumidification box 700. The guide portion 300 is provided below the low-temperature side heat sink 110 and is inclined downward from the low-temperature side heat sink 110.

The hydrophilic filter medium 400 absorbs condensate guided through the guide part 300 and serves to naturally evaporate it. The hydrophilic filter medium 400 is provided outside the dehumidifying box 700 and installed below the heat sink 120 on the high temperature side.

The discharge fan 230 serves to discharge air from the internal space 631a to the outside of the clothing management device 600 and effectively dry the condensate absorbed in the hydrophilic filter medium 400. The exhaust fan 230 is installed in the high temperature side heat sink 120.

Hereinafter, the operation of a dual-type system closet equipped with a dehumidifying module (DM) configured as described above will be described.

The user operates the system closet by manipulating the control panel 633a on the front panel 633.

The heat sink 110 on the low temperature side of the dehumidification module (DM) radiates cold air inside the dehumidification box 700, and the heat sink 120 on the high temperature side of the dehumidification module (DM) radiates high temperature heat.

At this time, each cooling fan 213 installed on both sides of the dehumidification box 700 sucks air from the clothing storage space 510 installed on both sides of the clothing management device 600 into the inside of the dehumidification box 700. . At this time, each air sucked into the dehumidifying box 700 from the clothing storage space 510 undergoes heat exchange simultaneously inside the dehumidifying box 700.

Thereafter, the dehumidified air that is heat exchanged inside the dehumidifying box 700 is discharged to the clothing storage space 510 on both sides of the clothing management device 600 through the discharge holes 710 on both sides of the dehumidifying box 700.

Thereafter, the dehumidification module (DM) can simultaneously dehumidify the clothing storage space 510 on both sides of the clothing management device 600 while continuously performing this series of processes.

Meanwhile, since the purification action of the clothing storage space 510 through the processing unit 632 is the same as the above-described preferred embodiment, detailed description will be omitted.

As can be seen from the above description, the dehumidifying module (DM) according to another embodiment of the present invention has a technical feature of being able to simultaneously dehumidify two clothing storage units 500 through one dehumidifying module (DM). there is.

The dehumidifying module described above is not limited to the configuration and method of the above-described embodiments, and the above embodiments may be configured by selectively combining all or part of each embodiment so that various modifications can be made.

100: thermoelectric element 110: low temperature side heat sink
120: High temperature side heat sink 200: Housing
210: first housing 211: accommodation space
211a: opening 211b: detachable piece
211c: Removal hole 212: Bracket
212a: Bracket hole 213: Cooling fan
220: second housing 221: duct
221a: discharge passage 222: expansion part
230: exhaust fan 231: first exhaust fan
232: Second discharge fan 300: Guide part
400: Hydrophilic filter media 410, 450: Hydrophilic media storage unit
411,451: Body 411a, 451a: Storage space
411b, 451b: air inlet 411c: condensate inlet
411d: groove 412, 452: cover
412a, 452a: air outlet 412b: protrusion
413: inward protrusion 413a: insertion groove
420: first hydrophilic filter medium 430, 440: second hydrophilic filter medium
453: water collection pipe 500: clothing storage unit
510: Clothing storage space 520: Storage unit dehumidifier
530: Storage unit circulation inlet 540: Storage unit circulation outlet
550: Storage filter replacement unit 600: Clothing management device
610: Case 620: Outer Case
621: slide space 622, 630a: sliding means (roller)
623: Outer dehumidifier 625: Outer circulation inlet
626: Outer circulation outlet 627: Outer filter replacement hole
628: Air vent 629: External device
630: Inner case 631: Dehumidifying unit
631a: internal space 631b: intake port
631c: outlet 631d: inner dehumidifier
631e: Inner circulation entrance 631f: Inner circulation exit
631g: Inner filter replacement hole 632: Processing unit
632a: Filter 632b: Circulation fan
632c: Sterilizer 632d: Static electricity eliminator
633: Front panel 633a: Control panel
700: Dehumidifying box 710: Discharge hole
G: Grille W: Bulkhead

Claims (14)

In the dehumidification module,
A thermoelectric element having a low-temperature part that performs a cooling function and a high-temperature part that generates heat;
A housing coupled to the thermoelectric element and dividing a low temperature area where the low temperature part of the thermoelectric element is placed and a high temperature area where the high temperature part is placed; and
It includes a hydrophilic filter medium that absorbs condensation water generated in the low-temperature region by the operation of the thermoelectric element,
The dehumidifying module further includes a hydrophilic filter medium storage portion that stores the hydrophilic filter medium,
The hydrophilic filter media storage part,
It includes an air inlet for introducing outside air, and an air outlet for discharging air evaporated from the hydrophilic filter medium,
The air inlet and the air outlet are formed at different positions to allow air to pass through the high temperature part through the hydrophilic filter medium,
Dehumidification module. According to paragraph 1,
It is disposed on the lower side of the low-temperature side heat sink coupled to the low-temperature part, and further includes a guide portion that guides condensation water generated during the dehumidification process of the thermoelectric element to the hydrophilic filter medium,
Dehumidification module. According to paragraph 2,
In the high temperature area, an exhaust fan is installed on one side of the hydrophilic filter medium to dry the hydrophilic filter medium,
The exhaust fan is arranged to blow air toward the high temperature side heat sink and the hydrophilic filter medium coupled to the high temperature part, or to suck air from the high temperature side heat sink and the hydrophilic filter medium,
Dehumidification module. According to paragraph 2,
The hydrophilic filter media storage part,
Further comprising a condensate water inlet formed to allow condensate guided through the guide portion to flow into the interior of the hydrophilic filter medium storage portion,
Dehumidification module. According to paragraph 3,
The hydrophilic filter media storage part,
a body that constitutes an exterior, forms a storage space in which the hydrophilic filter medium can be stored, and has an air inlet through which air is introduced by the operation of the discharge fan; and
Comprising a cover coupled to the body to prevent the hydrophilic filter medium from being separated from the storage space of the body,
Dehumidification module. In the dehumidification module,
A thermoelectric element having a low-temperature part that performs a cooling function and a high-temperature part that generates heat;
A housing coupled to the thermoelectric element and dividing a low temperature area where the low temperature part of the thermoelectric element is placed and a high temperature area where the high temperature part is placed; and
It includes a hydrophilic filter medium that absorbs condensation water generated in the low-temperature region by the operation of the thermoelectric element,
It is disposed on the lower side of the low-temperature side heat sink coupled to the low-temperature part, and further includes a guide portion that guides condensation water generated during the dehumidification process of the thermoelectric element to the hydrophilic filter medium,
In the high temperature area, an exhaust fan is installed on one side of the hydrophilic filter medium to dry the hydrophilic filter medium,
The dehumidifying module further includes a hydrophilic filter medium storage portion that stores the hydrophilic filter medium,
The hydrophilic filter media storage part,
a condensate water inlet formed to allow condensate guided through the guide part to flow into the hydrophilic filter media storage part; and
It includes an air inlet and an air outlet formed at different positions to allow air to pass through the high temperature part through the hydrophilic filter medium,
The hydrophilic filter media storage part,
a body that constitutes an exterior, forms a storage space in which the hydrophilic filter medium can be stored, and has an air inlet through which air is introduced by the operation of the exhaust fan; and
It includes a cover coupled to the body to prevent the hydrophilic filter medium from being separated from the storage space of the body,
A protrusion or groove is formed on the upper edge of the body along the edge,
An air discharge port is formed in the cover through which air introduced through the air inlet is discharged toward the heat sink on the high temperature side of the high temperature part,
Grooves or protrusions that can be coupled to protrusions or grooves of the body are formed on the edge of the cover.
Dehumidification module. According to paragraph 4,
The hydrophilic media is,
a first hydrophilic filter media disposed to face the condensate inlet; and
Comprising a second hydrophilic filter medium whose one side is disposed to be in contact with the first hydrophilic filter medium and whose other side is disposed to face in a direction away from the condensate inlet,
Dehumidification module. In the dehumidification module,
A thermoelectric element having a low-temperature part that performs a cooling function and a high-temperature part that generates heat;
A housing coupled to the thermoelectric element and dividing a low temperature area where the low temperature part of the thermoelectric element is placed and a high temperature area where the high temperature part is placed; and
It includes a hydrophilic filter medium that absorbs condensation water generated in the low-temperature region by the operation of the thermoelectric element,
It is disposed on the lower side of the low-temperature side heat sink coupled to the low-temperature part, and further includes a guide portion that guides condensation water generated during the dehumidification process of the thermoelectric element to the hydrophilic filter medium,
In the high temperature area, an exhaust fan is installed on one side of the hydrophilic filter medium to dry the hydrophilic filter medium,
The exhaust fan is arranged to blow air toward the high temperature side heat sink and the hydrophilic filter medium coupled to the high temperature part, or to suck air from the high temperature side heat sink and the hydrophilic filter medium,
The dehumidifying module further includes a hydrophilic filter medium storage portion that stores the hydrophilic filter medium,
The hydrophilic filter media storage part,
a condensate water inlet formed to allow condensate guided through the guide part to flow into the hydrophilic filter media storage part; and
It includes an air inlet and an air outlet formed at different positions to allow air to pass through the high temperature part through the hydrophilic filter medium,
The hydrophilic media is,
a first hydrophilic filter media disposed to face the condensate inlet; and
It includes a second hydrophilic filter medium, one side of which is in contact with the first hydrophilic filter medium, and the other side of which is disposed to face away from the condensate inlet,
The condensate inlet is formed as a long hole whose size in the left and right directions of the hydrophilic filter medium storage unit is larger than that in the vertical direction,
The second hydrophilic filter medium is provided in plurality, and the plurality of second hydrophilic filter media are arranged along the left and right directions of the hydrophilic filter medium storage unit,
Dehumidification module. According to paragraph 1,
The side of the hydrophilic media is,
Formed in the shape of a wave (courrugation),
Dehumidification module. In the dehumidification module,
A thermoelectric element having a low-temperature part that performs a cooling function and a high-temperature part that generates heat;
A housing coupled to the thermoelectric element and dividing a low temperature area where the low temperature part of the thermoelectric element is placed and a high temperature area where the high temperature part is placed; and
It includes a hydrophilic filter medium that absorbs condensation water generated in the low-temperature region by the operation of the thermoelectric element,
It is disposed on the lower side of the low-temperature side heat sink coupled to the low-temperature part, and further includes a guide portion that guides condensation water generated during the dehumidification process of the thermoelectric element to the hydrophilic filter medium,
In the high temperature area, an exhaust fan is installed on one side of the hydrophilic filter medium to dry the hydrophilic filter medium,
The exhaust fan is arranged to blow air toward the high temperature side heat sink and the hydrophilic filter medium coupled to the high temperature part, or to suck air from the high temperature side heat sink and the hydrophilic filter medium,
The dehumidifying module further includes a hydrophilic filter medium storage portion that stores the hydrophilic filter medium,
The hydrophilic filter media storage part,
a condensate water inlet formed to allow condensate guided through the guide part to flow into the hydrophilic filter medium storage part; and
It includes an air inlet and an air outlet formed at different positions to allow air to pass through the high temperature part through the hydrophilic filter medium,
A through hole facing the condensate inlet is formed in the housing to allow condensate guided through the guide part to flow from the low-temperature part to the hydrophilic filter medium,
The guide part moves downward from the heat sink of the low-temperature part toward the through hole.
It is formed to be inclined so that the lower part of the guide part faces the through hole,
Dehumidification module. According to paragraph 1,
The housing is,
a first housing in which the low-temperature part of the thermoelectric element is installed and a cooling fan is installed; and
It includes a second housing in which the high-temperature part of the thermoelectric element is installed and an exhaust fan is installed,
The first housing forms an opening that opens toward one side,
A detachable piece is formed around the opening so that it can be detached from the structure,
Dehumidification module. According to clause 11,
The second housing includes a duct having a flow path that guides the evaporation heat of condensate to the discharge fan.
Dehumidification module. According to clause 11,
The exhaust fan is installed at the upper and lower portions of the second housing with a high temperature side heat sink coupled to the high temperature part in between,
Dehumidification module. According to clause 11,
A plurality of low-temperature side heat sinks coupled to low-temperature parts of the thermoelectric element are installed in the low-temperature region of the housing,
A plurality of high-temperature side heat sinks coupled to the high-temperature part of the thermoelectric element are installed in the high-temperature area of the housing,
The cooling fan is installed in each low temperature side heat sink, and the exhaust fan is installed in each high temperature side heat sink,
Dehumidification module.