KR102614571B1 - Storehouse incorporated with air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an air conditioner integrated storage.
In an embodiment of the present invention, a compact product can be implemented by integrating a storage room for storing goods and an air conditioner for cooling or heating an indoor space. Additionally, the product installation space can be reduced by installing the air conditioner-integrated storage unit on the window of the indoor space.

Description

{Storehouse incorporated with air conditioner}

The present invention relates to an air conditioner integrated storage.

The storage room may include a storage room for storing items. The storage may include, for example, a refrigerator or a refrigerator.

In general, a refrigerator is a home appliance that allows food to be stored at low temperatures in a storage space. It uses cold air generated through heat exchange with the refrigerant circulating in the refrigeration cycle to cool the inside of the storage space, allowing stored food to be stored in an optimal condition. It is structured so that

The refrigerator is a home appliance that allows food to be stored at a high temperature in a storage space. It is configured to keep the stored food warm by heating the inside of the storage space using a heat source generated by a heater.

An air conditioner is a home appliance that maintains indoor air in the optimal condition depending on the use and purpose. For example, in the summer, the indoor space is adjusted to a cool air-conditioning state, and in the winter, the indoor space is adjusted to a warm heating state, the indoor humidity is adjusted, and the indoor air is adjusted to a pleasant clean state.

The refrigerator and air conditioner are similar in that they operate a refrigeration cycle to cool or heat air. The refrigeration cycle may be configured to perform compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation processes of the refrigerant.

An integrated product that drives a refrigerator and an air conditioner by driving one refrigeration cycle can be proposed.

Information on prior literature related to the prior art is as follows.

Public patent patent 1999-0054805 (July 15, 1999), refrigerator with air conditioning function

The purpose of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner-integrated storage unit that can operate the storage unit and air conditioner using an air current generating device including a thermoelectric module to suit small storage units.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner-integrated storage unit that can miniaturize the product and reduce noise by generating cold or warm air using a thermoelectric module.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner-integrated storage unit that can implement a compact product by integrating the storage unit and the air conditioner into one body.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner-integrated storage unit that can reduce installation space by reducing the size of the product so that it can be installed on a window, etc.

In the present invention, the first part on the heat absorption side and the second part on the heat dissipation side of the thermoelectric module are installed on the rear wall of the product and any one of the first and second parts communicates with the outdoor space, thereby enabling compact installation of the product and eliminating the need for an outdoor unit. The purpose is to provide a storage unit integrated with an air conditioner.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a storage unit integrated with an air conditioner, whereby the storage can be used as a refrigerator or refrigerator by controlling the current flow of the thermoelectric element, and the air conditioner can perform cooling or heating operation.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a storage unit integrated with an air conditioner that can be used for cooling or heating an indoor space by sending the air heat radiated from the storage to the air conditioner.

In an embodiment of the present invention, a compact product can be implemented by integrating a storage room for storing goods and an air conditioner for cooling or heating an indoor space.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the installation space of the product can be reduced by installing the air conditioner-integrated storage on the window of the indoor space.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the housing of the air conditioner is installed on the upper side of the storage, and a housing passage is formed inside the housing to facilitate air discharge into the indoor space.

In an embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner is provided on the upper side of the storage, so the air discharged from the air conditioner can be easily discharged from a relatively high place toward the lower part of the indoor space.

In an embodiment of the present invention, a thermoelectric module is provided for cooling or heating items stored in a storage unit, and cold or warm air can be easily supplied to the storage space of the storage unit through air current generation.

In an embodiment of the present invention, a thermoelectric module is provided in an air conditioner, and cold or warm air can be easily supplied to the indoor space through airflow generation.

Embodiments of the present invention can generate cold or warm air using a thermoelectric module without operating a refrigeration cycle, thereby reducing the size of the product. In particular, it is possible to create small products tailored to single-person households.

Embodiments of the present invention can use a thermoelectric module to drive a refrigerator including a refrigerator and a freezer, and to easily cool or heat an indoor space by driving an air conditioner.

In an embodiment of the present invention, cold air or warm air discharged from a refrigerator is supplied into a housing of an air conditioner, and the cold air or warm air is discharged from the housing into an indoor space, so that air conditioning of the indoor space can be easily achieved.

In one aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner including a storage room forming a storage room for storing goods and a housing through which conditioned air flows for cooling or heating an indoor space is formed integrally, the storage room and the air The air conditioner may be an air conditioner-integrated storage unit installed on the wall or window of an indoor space.

The integrated storage may include a heat exchange device provided in at least one of the storage and the air conditioner.

The heat exchange device includes a thermoelectric element having a first surface forming one of a heat absorbing part and a heat dissipating part and a second surface forming the other one; a first heat sink facing the first side of the thermoelectric element; It may include a second heat sink facing the second surface of the thermoelectric element.

The heat exchange device includes: a first fan provided on one side of the first heat sink and supplying air to the storage compartment or the housing via the first heat sink; and a second fan provided on one side of the second heat sink, which discharges external air from the indoor space to the outside of the indoor space via the second heat sink.

The heat exchange device includes a first heat exchange device installed on a wall of the storage, and the first heat exchange device is formed on an insulating wall of the storage, and causes external air from the indoor space to flow into the second heat sink. An inflow flow path may be included.

a storage outside air inlet formed on the insulating wall of the storage room to introduce outside air into the indoor space, and connected to the inlet flow path; And it may further include a storage outdoor air discharge unit formed on the outlet side of the second fan and discharging air heat-exchanged in the second heat sink to the outside of the indoor space.

The storage outside air inlet portion is formed in plural numbers on one side and the other side of the storage outside air discharge portion, and the air flowing in from the plurality of storage outside air inlet portions is directed to the first and second surfaces of the second heat sink through the inlet flow path. may be introduced.

The storage compartment includes an inner case defining the storage compartment and a flow path plate disposed spaced apart from the rear wall of the inner case, and between the rear wall of the inner case and the flow path plate guides air to the suction side of the first fan. A return flow path may be formed.

The heat exchange device includes a second heat exchange device installed in the housing of the air conditioner, and the second heat exchange device is formed in the housing and may include an intake portion that introduces air from the indoor space into the interior of the housing. .

The first fan may be driven so that air sucked from the suction unit passes through the first heat sink.

The housing of the air conditioner may form a discharge portion for supplying conditioned air to the indoor space, the suction portion may be formed on the upper surface of the housing, and the discharge portion may be formed on the front portion of the housing.

The second heat exchange device further includes a module insulation material provided on the outside of the thermoelectric element, the module insulation material dividing the inner space of the housing into a first space where the first heat sink and the first fan are installed, It can be divided into a second space where the second heat sink and the second fan are installed.

The second heat exchange device includes an air conditioner outside air inlet formed in the housing to introduce outside air into the indoor space; and an air conditioner outdoor air discharge unit formed in the housing and discharging air heat-exchanged in the second heat sink to the outside of the indoor space.

The first heat sink constitutes one of an endothermic heat sink and a heat dissipation heat sink, and the second heat sink constitutes the other heat sink, and the storage room of the storage may constitute a cooling room or a warming room.

The first heat sink constitutes one of an endothermic heat sink and a heat dissipation heat sink, and the second heat sink constitutes the other heat sink. The air conditioner may be driven to cool or heat the indoor space.

The housing of the air conditioner may be stacked on top of the storage compartment.

The storage compartment includes first and second storage compartments arranged vertically, and the first and second storage compartments and the housing of the air conditioner may be stacked in three stages in the vertical direction.

The heat exchange device includes: a first storage heat exchange device provided in the first storage room; A second storage heat exchange device provided in the second storage room; And it may include an air conditioner heat exchange device provided in the housing.

The heat exchange device is installed in the storage, and the housing of the air conditioner may include an air conditioner outside air inlet that introduces air discharged through the second fan.

The storage unit may include a storage outdoor air discharge unit disposed on an outlet side of the second fan and discharging air.

The integrated storage unit may further include a connection duct that connects the storage external air discharge unit to the external air inlet unit of the air conditioner and guides air passing through the storage unit into the interior of the housing.

According to the present invention, a storage room and an air conditioner can be easily operated using an air current generating device including a thermoelectric module to be suitable for small storage storage.

According to the present invention, products can be miniaturized and noise can be reduced by generating cold or warm air using a thermoelectric module.

According to the present invention, a compact product can be implemented by integrating the storage unit and the air conditioner into one body.

According to the present invention, the installation space can be reduced by reducing the size of the product so that it can be installed on a window, etc.

According to the present invention, the first part on the heat absorption side and the second part on the heat dissipation side of the thermoelectric module are installed on the rear wall of the product, and any one of the first and second parts communicates with the outdoor space, thereby enabling compact installation of the product and installing the outdoor unit. Since it is not necessary, the size and weight of the product can be reduced.

According to the present invention, by controlling the current flow of the thermoelectric element, the storage room can be used as a refrigerator or a heater, and the air conditioner can easily perform cooling or heating operation.

According to the present invention, the air radiated from the storage can be sent to the air conditioner and easily used for cooling or heating indoor space.

Figure 1 is a diagram showing an air conditioner-integrated storage unit installed in an indoor space according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of portion “A” of FIG. 1.
Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the configuration of an air conditioner integrated storage according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the configuration of an air conditioner-integrated storage unit with the storage door removed according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of an air current generating device provided in an air conditioner integrated storage according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6' in Figure 2.
Figure 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an air conditioner integrated storage according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of an air conditioner integrated storage according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of an air conditioner integrated storage according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail through illustrative drawings. When adding reference numerals to components in the drawings, it should be noted that the same components are given the same reference numerals as much as possible even if they are shown in different drawings.

Additionally, when describing embodiments of the present invention, if detailed descriptions of related known configurations or functions are judged to impede understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, the detailed descriptions will be omitted.

Additionally, when describing the components of an embodiment of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used. These terms are only used to distinguish the component from other components, and the nature, sequence, or order of the component is not limited by the term.

When a component is described as being "connected," "coupled," or "connected" to another component, that component may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but there is no need for another component between each component. It should be understood that may be “connected,” “combined,” or “connected.”

Figure 1 is a view showing the air conditioner-integrated storage installed in an indoor space according to the first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is an enlarged view of portion "A" of Figure 1, and Figure 3 is a view of the air conditioner integrated storage according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing the configuration of the air conditioner-integrated storage according to the first embodiment, Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the air conditioner-integrated storage with the door of the storage according to the first embodiment of the present invention removed, and Figure 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of an air current generating device provided in an air conditioner integrated storage according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, the air conditioner-integrated storage 10 (hereinafter referred to as “integrated storage”) according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a storage 100 forming a storage room for storing goods (food). ) and an air conditioner 200 that discharges air for conditioning the indoor space where the integrated storage 10 is installed.

The integrated storage 10 may be installed on the wall (W) or window (G) of the indoor space (R). In particular, the indoor space (R) may be formed on a small scale, and in this case, the indoor space (R) may allow a relatively small space for installing furniture such as a bed or desk or kitchen appliances.

Therefore, the integrated storage 10 can be installed on the wall (W) or window (G) for space utilization, thereby increasing the utilization of indoor space. Additionally, the size of the product can be reduced by implementing the storage unit 100 for storing goods and the air conditioner 200 as one product.

The inner part of the integrated storage 10 is exposed or protrudes into the indoor space (R), and the outer part of the integrated storage 10 is outside the indoor space (R), that is, on the wall (W) or window (G). It may be exposed or protruded to the outside.

The storage 100 and the air conditioner 200 may be integrated. For example, the storage 100 and the air conditioner 200 may be provided in one body.

As another example, the storage 100 and the air conditioner 200 may be manufactured separately and provided to be coupled to each other.

The storage 100 and the air conditioner 200 may be arranged in a vertical direction. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the air conditioner 200 may be provided above the storage 100. In this case, the discharge unit 205 provided in the air conditioner 200 is formed at a relatively high position in the indoor space, and the air discharged from the discharge unit 205 flows toward the lower part of the indoor space. You can.

Unlike shown in the drawing, the air conditioner 200 may be placed above the storage 100.

The storage 100 may be operated as a refrigerator or warm refrigerator.

The storage 100 may include a storage body 110 that forms a storage compartment 101 for storing goods. For example, the storage compartment 101 may constitute a refrigerator compartment or a freezer compartment. As another example, the storage room 101 may constitute a warming room.

The storage compartment 100 may include a door 120 for opening and closing the storage compartment 101. For example, the door 120 may be rotatably provided on the storage body 110.

However, unlike this, the door 120 may be configured as a drawer type that slides forward.

The door 120 may be provided with a door handle 125 for the user to grip.

The air conditioner 200 may include a housing 210. The housing 210 may form a housing passage 211 through which air to be discharged into the indoor space flows.

For example, the housing 210 has a polyhedral shape with an empty interior, and the housing passage 211 may be formed in the inner space of the housing 210.

For example, the housing 210 may be provided on the upper side of the storage 100. For example, the housing 210 may be configured to be seated on the upper surface 112 of the storage body 110.

The housing 210 may form a discharge portion 205 through which air is discharged. Air cooled or heated in the thermoelectric module can be discharged into the indoor space through the discharge part 205.

The discharge part 205 is formed on the front part of the housing 210, and the air discharged through the discharge part 205 flows to the front of the integrated storage 10 and can be easily delivered to the user. .

The discharge part 205 may be provided with a discharge vane 206 that can open or close the discharge part 205. The discharge vane 206 may be provided to be movable. For example, the discharge vane 206 may rotate in the up and down direction.

When the discharge vane 206 moves with the discharge unit 205 opened, the flow direction of air discharged from the discharge unit 205 may change.

The integrated storage 10 may include a heat exchange device 300 for cooling or heating air.

The heat exchange device 300 may include a first heat exchange device 301 for cooling or heating the air in the storage chamber 101 of the storage chamber 100.

The heat exchange device 300 may include a second heat exchange device 302 for cooling or heating air to be supplied to the indoor space.

The first heat exchange device 301 may include a thermoelectric module 310 equipped with a thermoelectric element 320.

The thermoelectric element 320 can be understood as a device that implements heat absorption and heat dissipation using the Peltier Effect.

The Peltier effect refers to the effect that when a voltage is applied to both ends of the thermoelectric element 320, heat absorption occurs on one side and heat dissipation occurs on the other side depending on the direction of the current.

Depending on the magnitude of the applied voltage, the magnitude of the amount of heat absorbed or radiated, that is, the temperature reached by the thermoelectric module, may vary. For example, as the magnitude of the voltage increases, the temperature of the heat absorption side of the thermoelectric module may decrease and the temperature of the heat dissipation side may increase.

Depending on the direction of the current applied to the thermoelectric element, the heat absorbing side and the heat dissipating side of the thermoelectric element may be switched.

The thermoelectric module 310 may be installed on the rear wall of the storage compartment 101 and configured to cool or heat the storage compartment 101.

Since the integrated storage 10 is not equipped with components for driving a refrigeration cycle, such as a compressor, a high-noise source, the effect of reducing noise during operation of the storage 100 can be achieved.

The thermoelectric module 310 may include a thermoelectric element 320 having a first surface forming one of a heat absorbing part and a heat dissipating part and a second surface forming the other one.

The first side of the thermoelectric element 320 may be disposed to face the storage chamber 101 and the second side of the thermoelectric element 320 may be disposed to face the outside of the storage chamber 101.

The thermoelectric module 310 is provided on the first side of the thermoelectric element 320 to exchange heat with the air in the storage chamber 101, and is provided on the second side of the thermoelectric element 320. It may include a second heat sink 340 that exchanges heat with the outside air.

The first heat sink 330 may be arranged to face the first side of the thermoelectric element 320, and the second heat sink 340 may be arranged to face the second side of the thermoelectric element 320. there is.

The first heat sink 330 or the second heat sink 340 may be made of a metal material with high thermal conductivity, for example, aluminum or copper.

The first heat sink 330 may be arranged to contact the first surface of the thermoelectric element 320, and the second heat sink 340 may be arranged to contact the second surface of the thermoelectric element 320. there is.

The heat absorbing portion and the heat dissipating portion of the thermoelectric element 320 have a shape that allows surface contact with the first and second heat sinks 330 and 340, respectively, and may form opposing surfaces.

The first heat sink 330 and the second heat sink 340 may each include a base in contact with the thermoelectric element 320 and a heat transfer fin coupled to the base.

The thermoelectric module 310 may further include a module insulation material 370 that is installed between the first heat sink 330 and the second heat sink 340 and performs an insulating function between the heat sinks. For example, the module insulation 370 may be arranged to surround the edge of the thermoelectric element 320.

The first heat exchange device 301 may include a first fan 350 that forces air circulation in the storage chamber 101 and the thermoelectric module 310.

The first fan 350 is disposed to face the storage compartment 101 and may be disposed in the front part of the thermoelectric module 310.

The first fan 350 may be placed adjacent to the first heat sink 330. The first fan 350 may be placed in front of the first heat sink 330.

For example, the first fan 350 may include an axial flow fan that sucks air in the axial direction and discharges it in the axial direction.

When the first fan 350 is driven, the air in the storage compartment 101 may return to the thermoelectric module 310 and pass through the first heat sink 330. The air exchanges heat while passing through the first heat sink 330, is sucked in and discharged in the axial direction of the first fan 350, and can be supplied back to the storage compartment 101.

The first heat sink 330 may be called a “supply-side heat sink.”

The first heat exchange device 301 may include a second fan 360 that forces air circulation between the outside air and the thermoelectric module 310.

The second fan 360 is arranged to face the outside of the indoor space, for example, the outside of the wall W or window G, and may be placed at the rear of the thermoelectric module 310.

The second fan 360 may be placed adjacent to the second heat sink 340. The second fan 360 may be disposed behind the second heat sink 340.

For example, the second fan 360 may include an axial flow fan that sucks air in the axial direction and discharges it in the axial direction.

When the second fan 360 is driven, air outside the indoor space may flow into the thermoelectric module 310 and pass through the second heat sink 340. Air may exchange heat while passing through the second heat sink 340, and be sucked in and discharged in the axial direction of the second fan 360 and discharged to the outside of the indoor space.

The second heat sink 340 may be called a “heat source side heat sink.”

An inlet 115 may be formed in the storage body 110 to introduce external air from the indoor space toward the second fan 360. For example, the inlet 115 may be formed on the rear wall of the storage body 110.

A discharge portion 116 may be formed in the storage body 110 to discharge air that has passed through the second fan 360 to the outside of the indoor space. The discharge portion 116 may be provided with an discharge grill 116a. For example, the discharge portion 116 may be formed on the rear wall of the storage body 110.

The plurality of inlet parts 115 may be formed, and the plurality of inlet parts 115 may be formed on the upper and lower sides of the discharge part 116. Outdoor air flowing in through the inlet 115 may flow into the second heat sink 340.

The storage compartment 100 may operate as a refrigerator with the storage compartment 101 configured as a low-temperature storage environment. In this case, the first heat sink 330 of the thermoelectric module 310 may constitute a heat sink on the heat absorption side, and the second heat sink 340 may constitute a heat sink on the heat radiation side.

Accordingly, when the first fan 350 is driven, the air in the storage compartment 101 is cooled while passing through the first heat sink 330, and the cooled air can be supplied to the storage compartment 101.

Meanwhile, when the second fan 360 is driven, the air outside the integrated storage 10, that is, the air outside the indoor space, is heated while passing through the second heat sink 340, and the heated air is heated in the indoor space. may be discharged to the outside.

As another example, the storage room 100 may operate as a heated storage room in which the storage room 101 is configured as a high-temperature storage environment. In this case, the first heat sink 330 of the thermoelectric module 310 may constitute a heat sink on the heat dissipation side, and the second heat sink 340 may constitute a heat sink on the heat absorption side.

Accordingly, when the first fan 350 is driven, the air in the storage compartment 101 is heated while passing through the first heat sink 330, and the heated air can be supplied to the storage compartment 101.

Meanwhile, when the second fan 360 is driven, the air outside the integrated storage 10, that is, the air outside the indoor space, is cooled while passing through the second heat sink 340, and the cooled air is transferred to the indoor space. may be discharged to the outside.

The air conditioner 200 may include a second heat exchange device 302 for cooling or heating air to be supplied to the indoor space.

The second heat exchange device 302 may include a thermoelectric module 310a equipped with a thermoelectric element 320a, first and second heat sinks 330a and 340a, and first and second fans 350a and 360a. there is.

Since this configuration of the second heat exchange device 302 is the same as that of the first heat exchange device 301, the description of the second heat exchange device 302 includes the description of the first heat exchange device 301. It can be used.

However, depending on the load (heat exchange amount) of the storage 100 and the load (heat exchange amount) of the air conditioner 200, the size of the second heat exchange device 302 is greater than that of the first heat exchange device 301. It may be shaped differently in size. For example, the second heat exchange device 302 may be formed to be smaller than the first heat exchange device 301.

A module insulation material 370a is provided on the outside of the thermoelectric element 320a, and the module insulation material 370a is installed in the internal space of the housing 210 with a first heat sink 330 and a first fan 350. It can be divided into a first space where the second heat sink 340 and the second fan 360 are installed.

A suction part 213 may be formed in the housing 210 of the air conditioner 200 to introduce air from the indoor space into the interior of the housing 210. For example, the suction part 213 may be formed on the upper surface of the housing 210.

The housing 210 may include a filter member 214 for filtering air sucked through the suction unit 213. The filter member 214 may be provided on the inner surface of the housing 210 adjacent to the suction part 213. For example, the filter member 214 may be provided inside the upper surface of the housing 210.

An inlet 215 may be formed in the housing 210 to introduce external air from the indoor space toward the second fan 360a. For example, the inlet 215 may be formed on the rear wall of the housing 210.

For convenience of explanation, the inlet 115 formed in the storage main body 110 is called “storage outside air inlet”, and the inlet 215 formed in the housing 210 is called “air conditioner outside air.” It can be called “inlet.”

An exhaust portion 216 may be formed in the housing 210 to discharge air that has passed through the second fan 360a to the outside of the indoor space. The discharge portion 216 may be provided with an discharge grill 216a. For example, the discharge portion 216 may be formed on the rear wall of the housing 210.

For convenience of explanation, the discharge part 116 formed in the storage main body 110 is called “storage outdoor air discharge part”, and the discharge part 216 formed in the housing 210 is called “air conditioner outdoor air discharge part”. It can be called “discharge department.”

The inlet portion 215 may be formed in plural numbers. For example, the plurality of inlet portions 215 may be formed on the upper and lower sides of the discharge portion 216. Outdoor air introduced through the inlet 215 may flow into the second heat sink 340a.

The air conditioner 200 can perform a cooling operation to cool the indoor space. In this case, the first heat sink 330a of the thermoelectric module 310a may constitute a heat sink on the heat absorption side, and the second heat sink 340a may constitute a heat sink on the heat radiation side.

Therefore, when the first fan 350a is driven, the air outside the housing 210 is sucked into the inside of the housing 210 through the suction part 213, and the sucked air is sucked into the first heat sink. It may be cooled while passing through (330a).

Additionally, the cooled air flows forward along the housing passage 211 and can be supplied to the indoor space R through the discharge portion 205 formed on the front of the housing 210.

Meanwhile, when the second fan 360a is driven, the air outside the integrated storage 10, that is, the air outside the indoor space, is heated while passing through the second heat sink 340a, and the heated air is heated in the indoor space. may be discharged to the outside.

As another example, the air conditioner 200 may perform a heating operation to heat an indoor space. In this case, the first heat sink 330a of the thermoelectric module 310a may constitute a heat sink on the heat dissipation side, and the second heat sink 340a may constitute a heat sink on the heat absorption side.

Therefore, when the first fan 350a is driven, the air outside the housing 210 is sucked into the inside of the housing 210 through the suction part 213, and the sucked air is sucked into the first heat sink. It may be heated while passing through (330a).

In addition, the heated air flows forward along the housing passage 211 and can be supplied to the indoor space (R) through the discharge portion 205 formed on the front of the housing 210.

Meanwhile, when the second fan 360a is driven, the air outside the integrated storage 10, that is, the air outside the indoor space, is cooled while passing through the second heat sink 340a, and the cooled air is transferred to the indoor space. may be discharged to the outside.

Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6' in Figure 2.

Referring to FIG. 6, the integrated storage 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention may include a storage 100 and an air conditioner 200 that are integrated.

The storage 100 may include an insulating structure to insulate it from the outside. In detail, the storage 100 includes an outer case 110a, an inner case 110b provided inside the outer case 110a, and an insulation material provided between the outer case 110a and the inner case 110b. It may include (111).

At least a portion of the inner case 110b may define the storage compartment 101.

A flow path plate 113 may be provided on the rear wall of the inner case 110b. The flow path plate 113 may be arranged to be spaced apart from the front of the inner case 110b.

A flow path 114 through which air in the storage compartment 101 flows may be formed between the rear wall of the inner case 110b and the flow path plate 113. The flow path 114 may be called a “return flow path”.

A first heat sink 330 may be located in the flow path 114. Accordingly, the air flowing through the flow path 114 can exchange heat while passing through the first heat sink 33.

A plate hole 113a may be formed in the flow path plate 113 to allow air from the storage compartment 101 to flow into the flow path 114.

When the first fan 350 of the first heat exchange device 301 is driven, the air in the storage compartment 101 flows into the flow path 114 through the plate hole 113a, and the first heat sink 330 ) can pass.

The air heat-exchanged while passing through the first heat sink 330 may be sucked into the first fan 350 and discharged toward the front of the first fan 350 to be supplied to the storage compartment 101.

The first heat exchange device 301 may be installed on the rear wall of the storage 100.

The first heat exchange device 301 may penetrate the inner case 110b, the insulation material 110, and the outer case 110a provided on the rear wall of the storage 100.

The front part of the first heat exchange device 301, that is, the first fan 350, may be in communication with the storage compartment 101. The rear portion of the first heat exchange device 301, that is, the second fan 360, may be connected to the exterior space of the storage 100, that is, the exterior of the indoor space.

The first heat sink 330 may communicate with the flow path 114.

The thermoelectric element 320 and the second heat sink 340 may be embedded in the insulation material 111.

The storage 100 may form an inlet flow path 115a for supplying external air to the second heat sink 340. The inflow passage 115a is connected to the inlet 115 formed on the rear wall (insulating wall) of the storage body 110 and may extend to the second heat sink 340.

The inlet flow path 115a may be formed to pass through the insulation material 111 provided in the storage body 110.

The inlet flow path 115a may be connected to a plurality of inlets 115 and connected to one side and the other side of the second heat sink 340.

External air flowing into the rear wall of the storage 100 through the inlet 115 may pass through the second heat sink 340. The heat-exchanged air passing through the second heat sink 340 may be sucked into the second fan 360 and discharged to the rear of the second fan 360 through the discharge unit 116, that is, to the external space. .

The air conditioner 200 may include a housing 210 forming a suction part 213 and an discharge part 205.

The suction unit 213 is configured to introduce air from the indoor space into the first heat sink 330a of the second heat exchange device 302, and may be formed on the upper wall of the housing 210, for example. That is, the suction unit 213 may communicate with the first heat sink 330a.

The discharge unit 205 is configured to supply air heat-exchanged in the first heat sink 330a to the indoor space, and may be formed on the front wall of the housing 210, for example. The discharge unit 205 may communicate with the first heat sink 330a.

An inlet 215 may be formed in the housing 210 to introduce external air into the interior of the housing 210. For example, the inlet 215 may be formed on the rear wall of the housing 210.

External air flowing into the housing 210 through the inlet 215 may pass through the second heat sink 340a. The heat-exchanged air passing through the second heat sink 340a may be sucked into the second fan 360a and discharged to the rear of the second fan 360a through the discharge unit 216, that is, to the external space. .

Figure 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an air conditioner integrated storage according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, the integrated storage 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention may include an input unit 410 for inputting an operation command of the integrated storage 10.

For example, the input unit 410 may include a power input unit for turning on or off the power of the storage unit 100 or the air conditioner 200.

The input unit 410 may include a storage room temperature input unit for inputting the set temperature of the storage room of the storage room 100.

The input unit 410 may include an indoor space temperature input unit for inputting the set temperature of the indoor space.

The input unit 410 may include an air volume input unit for setting the air volume discharged from the discharge unit 205 of the air conditioner 200.

The integrated storage compartment 10 may include a storage compartment temperature sensor 420 for detecting the temperature of the storage compartment 101.

The integrated storage 10 may include an indoor temperature sensor 430 to detect the temperature of the indoor space (R).

A command input from the input unit 410 may change the load of the integrated storage unit 10. In particular, when the storage 100 and the air conditioner 200 are operated together, the load required may be greater than the load when the storage 100 is operated alone.

If a command is input through the input unit 410 so that the set temperature of the storage compartment 101 is lowered and the difference with the temperature value detected by the storage compartment temperature sensor 420 increases, the load on the integrated storage compartment 10 may increase. there is.

When a command is input through the input unit 410 so that the set temperature of the indoor space decreases and the difference with the temperature value detected by the indoor temperature sensor 430 increases, the load on the integrated storage 10 may increase.

When a command is input through the input unit 410 to increase the amount of air discharged from the discharge unit 205 of the air conditioner 200, the load on the integrated storage 10 may increase.

In this way, the control unit 400 can control the first and second heat exchange devices 301 and 302 in response to the changing load.

For example, when the temperature of the storage compartments 101 and 105 of the storage 100 is lowered or the set temperature of the indoor space is input to be lowered, the control unit 400 provides a control system that increases the magnitude of the voltage applied to the thermoelectric element 320. At least one of control 1, a second control to increase the rotation speed of the storage blowing fans 350 and 360, and a third control to increase the rotation speed of the air conditioner blowing fans 350a and 360a can be performed.

Here, the storage blowing fans 350 and 360 may include a first fan 350 and a second fan 360 provided in the first heat exchange device 301. The air conditioner blowing fans 350a and 360a may include a first fan 350a and a second fan 360a provided in the second heat exchange device 302.

When the amount of air discharged from the discharge unit 205 of the air conditioner 200 increases, the control unit 400 may increase the rotation speed of the first blowing fan 350 of the second heat exchange device 302. there is.

Below, the second and third embodiments of the present invention will be described. Since these embodiments differ only in some components compared to the first embodiment, the description and reference numerals of the first embodiment are used for parts that are the same as the first embodiment.

Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of an air conditioner integrated storage according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, the integrated storage 10a according to the second embodiment of the present invention may include a storage 100a forming a plurality of storage compartments.

The storage 100a may include a storage body forming a plurality of storage chambers. The plurality of storage compartments may include a first storage compartment (101a) and a second storage compartment (101b).

The first storage compartment 101a may be formed above the second storage compartment 101b. However, unlike this, the first and second storage compartments 101a and 101b may be arranged left and right.

The first and second storage chambers 101a and 101b may be formed at different temperatures.

The storage main body may include a barrier 103 that partitions the first and second storage compartments 101a and 101b. The barrier 103 may include an insulating material to thermally separate the first and second storage compartments 101a and 101b.

For example, one of the first and second storage compartments 101a and 101b may be a freezer compartment, and the other may be a refrigerator compartment.

As another example, one of the first and second storage rooms 101a and 101b may be configured as a refrigerating room, and the other may be configured as a warming room.

As another example, one of the first and second storage compartments 101a and 101b may be configured as a freezer room, and the other may be configured as a warming room.

The first and second storage chambers 101a and 101b of the storage chamber 100a and the air conditioner 200 may have a structure in which they are stacked in the vertical direction. For example, the first and second storage chambers 101 and 101b and the housing 210 of the air conditioner 200 may have a three-stage structure stacked in the vertical direction.

A first door 120a equipped with a door handle 125a is provided in front of the first storage compartment 101a to open and close the first storage compartment 101a.

A second door 120b equipped with a door handle 125b is provided in front of the second storage compartment 101b to open and close the second storage compartment 101b.

The set temperature of the first and second storage chambers 101a and 101b can be set through the input unit. When the set temperature is input, the temperature value through the thermoelectric element can be changed through control of the storage heat exchange device (301a, 301b), and the first fan is driven to supply cold air to the first and second storage chambers (101a, 101b). Alternatively, it can provide warmth.

The storage heat exchange devices 301a and 301b may include a first storage heat exchange device 301a disposed on the rear wall of the first storage compartment 101a. The first storage heat exchange device 301a may include a thermoelectric element 320, first and second heat sinks 330 and 340, and first and second fans 350 and 360.

The storage main body 100a may form an inlet 115 for introducing outside air into the first storage heat exchange device 301a and an outlet 116 for discharging the heat-exchanged air to the outside of the indoor space.

The storage heat exchange devices 301a and 301b may include a second storage heat exchange device 301b disposed on the rear wall of the second storage chamber 101b. The first storage heat exchange device 301a may include a thermoelectric element 320, first and second heat sinks 330 and 340, and first and second fans 350 and 360.

The storage body 100a may form an inlet 115 for introducing outside air into the second storage heat exchange device 301b and an outlet 116 for discharging the heat-exchanged air to the outside of the indoor space.

Since the configuration of the first storage heat exchange device 301a and the second storage heat exchange device 301b is the same as that of the first heat exchange device 301 described in the first embodiment, detailed description is omitted here.

The air conditioner 200 may include an air conditioner heat exchange device 302a that exchanges heat with air in an indoor space.

The air conditioner heat exchange device 302a may include a thermoelectric element 320a, first and second heat sinks 330a and 340a, and first and second fans 350a and 360a.

The housing 210 may form an inlet 215 for introducing outside air into the air conditioner heat exchange device 302a and an outlet 216 for discharging the heat-exchanged air to the outside of the indoor space.

Since the configuration of the air conditioner heat exchange device 302a is the same as that of the second heat exchange device 302 described in the first embodiment, detailed description is omitted here.

According to the above configuration, the first and second storage rooms (101a, 101b) can easily receive cold or warm air for storing goods (food) using the storage heat exchange devices (301a, 301b).

The indoor space (R) can be easily cooled or heated using the air conditioner heat exchange device (302a).

Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of an air conditioner integrated storage according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, the integrated storage 10b according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes a storage 100 forming a storage chamber 101 that receives air heat exchanged in the first heat exchange device 301, and the storage main body. It may include an air conditioner 200 that is provided on one side of 110 and forms a housing passage 211 through which air to be supplied to the indoor space flows.

The storage compartment 100 includes an inner case 110b forming the storage compartment 101, an outer case 110a outside the inner case 110b, and a space provided between the outer case 110a and the inner case 110b. It may include an insulating material 111.

A first heat exchange device 301 may be provided on the rear wall of the storage compartment 101. The first heat exchange device 301 may include a thermoelectric module 310.

The thermoelectric module 310 may include a thermoelectric element 320, first and second heat sinks 330 and 340, and first and second fans 350 and 360. Air passing through the first fan 350 may be supplied to the storage compartment 101.

The second fan 360 can introduce outside air, exchange heat in the second heat sink 340, and then discharge it back to the outside. At this time, outside air flows into the storage 100 through the inlet 115 and heat can be exchanged in the second heat sink 340 via the inflow passage 115a. And, outside air may be discharged through the discharge unit 116.

Additional description of the thermoelectric module 310 refers to the description of the thermoelectric module 310 described in the first embodiment.

The air conditioner 200 may include a housing 210 forming the housing passage 211.

The housing 210 may further include an air conditioner fan 390 that generates air flow in the housing passage 211. The air conditioner fan 390 may be placed inside the housing 210.

The housing 210 may form an external air inlet 219 that introduces air. For example, the outside air inlet 219 may be formed on the rear wall of the housing 210.

The outside air inlet 219 may introduce air discharged from the storage 100.

The integrated storage 10b may further include a connection duct 380 that connects the storage 100 and the air conditioner 200 and forms a flow path through which air flows.

The connection duct 380 is connected to the discharge part 116 of the storage 100 and can introduce air discharged from the discharge part 116. For example, the connection duct 380 may be connected to the rear wall of the storage 100.

The connection duct 380 may extend toward the housing 210 of the air conditioner 200. For example, the connection duct 380 may extend upward along the rear wall of the storage 100.

The connection duct 380 may connect the housing 210 to the outside air inlet 219. The air flowing through the connection duct 380 flows into the interior of the housing 210 through the outside air inlet 219 and may pass through the air conditioner fan 390.

The air passing through the air conditioner fan 390 flows toward the front of the housing passage 211 and can be supplied to the indoor space through the discharge portion 205.

For example, when the storage compartment 101 is formed as a refrigerating compartment or a freezing compartment, the second heat sink 340 of the first heat exchange device 301 functions as a heat dissipation heat sink, and external air introduced from the outside is discharged into the second heat sink 340. It may be heated in the heat sink 340 and discharged through the discharge unit 116.

The discharged air may flow into the connection duct 380 and into the outside air inlet 219 of the housing 210 via the connection duct 380.

The air flowing through the housing passage 211 of the housing 210 passes through the air conditioner fan 390 and can be supplied to the indoor space through the discharge portion 205. Since the air discharged from the discharge unit 205 is heated air, it can be used to heat an indoor space.

However, if the user does not want to heat the indoor space, the air conditioner fan 390 can be turned off and the discharge vane 206 closed to limit the discharge of air through the discharge portion 205.

As another example, when the storage room 101 is formed as a warm room, the second heat sink 340 of the first heat exchange device 301 acts as an endothermic heat sink, and outdoor air introduced from the outside is absorbed into the second heat sink. It may be cooled at 340 and discharged through the discharge unit 116.

The discharged air may flow into the connection duct 380 and into the outside air inlet 219 of the housing 210 via the connection duct 380.

The air flowing through the housing passage 211 of the housing 210 passes through the air conditioner fan 390 and can be supplied to the indoor space through the discharge portion 205. Since the air discharged from the discharge unit 205 is cooled air, it can be used to cool the indoor space.

However, if the user does not want to cool the indoor space, the air conditioner fan 390 can be turned off and the discharge vane 206 closed to limit the discharge of air through the discharge unit 205.

10: integrated storage 100: storage storage
101: storage room 200: air conditioner
210: Housing 300: Heat exchange device
301,302: 1st and 2nd heat exchange device 310: thermoelectric module
320: thermoelectric element 330: first heat sink
340: 2nd heat sink 350: 1st fan
360: 2nd fan 370: module insulation material
380: Connection duct 390: Air conditioner fan

Claims (16)

A storage room forming a storage room for storing goods and an air conditioner including a housing through which conditioned air flows to cool or heat an indoor space are integrally formed,
In an air conditioner integrated storage where the storage and the air conditioner are installed on a wall or window of an indoor space,
It includes a heat exchange device provided in at least one of the storage unit and the air conditioner,
The heat exchange device is,
a thermoelectric element forming one of a heat absorbing part and a heat dissipating part and having a first surface facing the inside of the storage, and a second surface forming the other one of the heat absorbing part and a heat dissipating part and facing the outside of the storage;
a first heat sink facing the first side of the thermoelectric element;
a second heat sink facing the second side of the thermoelectric element;
a first fan provided on one side of the first heat sink and supplying air to the storage compartment or the housing via the first heat sink; and
A second fan is provided on one side of the second heat sink and discharges external air from the indoor space to the outside of the indoor space via the second heat sink,
The heat exchange device is installed inside the storage,
The storage room is
an inlet flow path formed on the insulating wall of the storage room to allow external air from the indoor space to flow into the second heat sink;
a storage outdoor air inlet portion formed on an insulating wall of the storage room, introducing outside air into the indoor space, and connected to the inlet flow path; and
A storage outdoor air discharge unit formed on the outlet side of the second fan and discharging air heat-exchanged in the second heat sink to the outside,
The housing includes an outlet for supplying conditioned air to the indoor space, and an air conditioner outdoor air inlet for introducing air discharged through the second fan,
Further comprising a connection duct connecting the storage outdoor air outlet and the air conditioner outdoor air inlet,
When the storage compartment is formed as a cooling compartment, the second heat sink acts as a heat dissipation heat sink, and outdoor air introduced from the outside is heated in the second heat sink and discharged to the discharge unit through the connection duct,
When the storage room is formed as a warm room, the second heat sink acts as an endothermic heat sink, and the outdoor air introduced from the outside is cooled in the second heat sink and discharged to the discharge unit through the connection duct. Storage. delete delete According to paragraph 1,
The storage outdoor air inlet portion is formed in plural numbers on one side and the other side of the storage outdoor air discharge portion,
An air conditioner-integrated storage unit in which air introduced from the external air inlets of the plurality of storage units flows into the second heat sink through the inlet flow path. According to paragraph 1,
The storage compartment includes an inner case defining the storage compartment and a flow path plate disposed at a distance from a rear wall of the inner case,
An air conditioner-integrated storage unit in which a return passage is formed between the rear wall of the inner case and the passage plate to guide air to the suction side of the first fan. delete delete According to paragraph 1,
The heat exchange device further includes a module insulation material provided on the outside of the thermoelectric element,
The module insulation material divides the internal space of the housing into a first space where the first heat sink and the first fan are installed, and a second space where the second heat sink and the second fan are installed. All-in-one storage unit. delete delete delete According to paragraph 1,
The housing of the air conditioner is an air conditioner-integrated storage unit stacked on top of the storage compartment. delete delete delete delete

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