KR20030024267A - A water tank's briming perception apparatus for the dehumidifier - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A device for sensing full of water of a dehumidifier water tub is provided to determine the full of condensed water by the capillary in a space formed between a water tub and a hook, thereby sensing the full of condensed water in the tub with reduced malfunction and carrying out the stabilized operation of the dehumidifier. CONSTITUTION: A device(70) for sensing amount of water of a dehumidifier water tub includes a water tub(57) mounted in a cabinet for storing condensed water flowing in a heat exchanger, a condensed water discharging element such as a hook(72) mounted at a side of the water tub for partially discharging the condensed water to the outside of the water tub when the level of the condensed water is higher than a predetermined degree, an elastic container(74) for collecting the discharged condensed water, the elastic container having a volume to be increased when the collected condensed water amount is larger than a predetermined amount, and a sensor(76) for sensing the increased volume amount of the elastic container for outputting a signal indicating the full of condensed water in the water tub.

Description

A water tank's briming perception apparatus for the dehumidifier}

The present invention relates to a water tank for a dehumidifier, and in particular, by improving the structure of the water detection device for detecting that the dehumidifier is driven for a long time and condensed water is stored in the water tank in which the condensed water is stored, thereby preventing leakage of condensed water due to malfunction. The present invention relates to a water level detecting device for a dehumidifier tank capable of achieving stable operation.

In general, the dehumidifier is a device that allows the indoor air, which is forcedly sucked by the refrigeration cycle, is discharged into the room after water is removed from the air while passing through the evaporator, thereby keeping the indoor air comfortable.

1 is an exploded perspective view of a dehumidifier according to the prior art, Figure 2 is a schematic internal configuration of the dehumidifier according to the prior art.

The dehumidifier of the prior art is composed of an evaporator 2 and a condenser 3 inside the cabinet 1 to perform a dehumidifying action, and a heat exchanger 4 located next to the heat exchanger 4 to force indoor air. A blowing fan 5 for flowing is provided.

In addition, a filter 6 is installed at the inlet side of the cabinet 1 to remove foreign substances mixed in the intake air, and a front grill 7 is installed to discharge the air provided with moisture to the outlet side.

In addition, a supporting plate 8 is coupled to the lower portion of the cabinet 1, a barrier 9 is erected on the upper portion of the supporting plate 8, and dehumidifying from the heat exchanger 4 on both sides of the barrier 9. A compressor 10 for circulating a refrigerant is installed in the water tank 11, the evaporator 2, and the condenser 3, which collect the collected water.

In particular, the lower part of the heat exchanger (4) is provided with a drain pan (12) to collect the condensed water separated from the evaporator (2) and discharge it to the water tank (11).

In addition, grooves 11a are formed at both sides of the water tank 11 so as to be able to rotate constantly when the water tank 11 is full, and hooks 9a are formed at the barrier 9 so that the grooves 11a are caught.

The dehumidifier of the prior art as described above is a heat exchanger (4) consisting of an evaporator (2) and a condenser (3) after the indoor air flows through the inlet as the compressor 10 and the blowing fan (5) operates. After passing through the dehumidification, it is discharged into the room through the discharge port.

At this time, the condensed water generated in the evaporator 2 falls into the drain pan 12, and the condensed water accumulated in the drain pan 12 is stored in the water tank 11 through the drain hole.

When condensed water accumulates in the water tank 11 as described above, water is rotated around the hook portion 9a of the barrier 9. At this time, water is filled while pushing the lower end of the leaf spring 13 installed on the barrier 9. The sensing means 15 is pressed to detect that the water tank 11 is full.

However, the dehumidifier of the prior art as described above is limited to more accurately detect the full state of the water tank 11 because the water tank 11 is configured to detect the full water state while rotating by the load of the condensate stored therein. In addition, there is a problem that it is not easy to change the setting position to detect the full water amount.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, when the condensate stored in the tank is fresh water over a certain amount of a part of the condensate is discharged to the outside of the tank by the method using a capillary phenomenon, by sensing the water of the tank It is an object of the present invention to provide a water level detecting device for a dehumidifier tank capable of outputting a status.

1 is an exploded perspective view showing a dehumidifier according to the prior art,

2 is a configuration diagram showing a dehumidifier according to the prior art,

3 is a configuration diagram showing a dehumidifier according to the present invention,

4 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of the dehumidifier tank according to the present invention;

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the elastic container of the dehumidifier tank according to the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols on main parts of the drawings>

51: cabinet 52: evaporator

53 condenser 54 heat exchanger

55 compressor 56 blower fan

57: tank 59: barrier

60: drain pan 70: high water detection device

72: ring 74: elastic container

76: sensor

In order to solve the above problems, the water level detecting device for a dehumidifier tank according to the present invention is installed in a cabinet to store condensed water flowing in a heat exchanger, and is installed at one side of the water tank so that the condensed water level is a predetermined amount or more. Condensate discharge means for discharging a portion of the condensate to the outside of the tank, the condensate discharged to the outside of the tank by the condensate discharge means to collect in one place, the elastic container to increase the volume if the collected condensate water is a certain amount, Sensing the increased volume of the elastic container is characterized in that it comprises a sensor for outputting the condensed water in the water tank to the outside.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings an embodiment of the water level detecting device of the dehumidifier tank according to the present invention will be described in detail.

3 is a configuration diagram of a dehumidifier equipped with a full water detection device of a water tank according to the present invention.

The dehumidifier according to the present invention is provided with a discharge grill 51a at the front side, a filter 51b is mounted at the front side, and a support plate 51c at the bottom thereof so as to form a suction port and a discharge port. An external appearance is formed, and a barrier 59 is formed on the support plate 51c to divide the inside of the cabinet 51 into an inlet port and an outlet port, and a blower fan for forced flow of indoor air above the barrier 59. 56 is installed.

In addition, a heat exchanger 54 including a condenser 53 and an evaporator 52 is installed at the rear of the blower fan 56 so as to remove moisture from the indoor air introduced by the blower fan 56. A compressor 55 for allowing refrigerant to circulate in the heat exchanger 54 is disposed in front of the barrier 59, and a water tank 57 for storing condensed water generated on the surface of the heat exchanger 54. ) Is installed at the rear of the barrier 59.

Here, the water tank 57 is formed in the shape of a sealed container to form a predetermined space, is installed to be detachable to one side of the cabinet 51, when the condensed water is full in the water tank 57, the user to open the water tank (57) To allow condensate to drain out.

When the water out of the water tank 57 is output to the outside of the water detection device 70, the water detection device 70 is installed on one side of the water tank 57, if the water level of the condensate water is a certain amount or more Condensate discharge means for discharging a portion of the condensate water to the outside of the water tank 57, and condensate water lost to the outside of the water tank 57 by the condensate water discharge means in one place, if the collected condensate water is a certain amount or more increases in volume The elastic container 74 and a sensor 76 for sensing the increased volume of the elastic container 74 and outputting the condensed water to the water tank 57 to the outside are configured to be included.

The water tank 57 in which the water level detecting device 70 is installed is an inlet hole formed on the upper surface of the water tank 57 so that the condensed water flowing from the heat exchanger 54 can be collected and supplied by the drain pan 60. (57a), the discharge hole (57b) formed on one side of the upper side of the water tank (57) and the condensate discharge means is installed, and protrudes from the lower side of the discharge hole (57b) to the elastic container (74) Supported to support the support (57c) and the inlet of the elastic container 74 from the discharge hole (57b) is installed to guide the condensate flowing out through the discharge hole (57b), the elastic container 74 ) Is formed a guide 57d.

Here, the condensate discharge means is hooked to the discharge hole (57b) to the space formed between the inner wall of the tank 57 condensed water is raised by the capillary phenomenon to be discharged to the outside of the tank 72.

Figure 4 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of the ring of the water detection device of the tank for dehumidifier according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the hook 72 is bent and curved in one direction to form a locking portion 72a installed at the discharge hole 57b of the water tank 57, and the lower end thereof is long. By being extended to be in contact with the inner wall of the water tank 57, the condensed water is raised by a capillary phenomenon into a narrow space formed between the ring 72 and the inner wall of the water tank 57.

In addition, the ring 72 has a groove portion 72b having a semicircular cross section, and a plurality of protrusions 72c are formed at both sides thereof, so that the open surface of the groove 72b has a water tank 57. When the condensed water surface in the water tank (57) touches the lower end of the ring (72), a certain amount of condensed water rises through a passage formed by the inner wall of the water tank (57) and the groove portion (72b), and the discharge hole. Allow outflow through 57b.

In addition, the ring 72 is provided with protrusions 72c on both sides thereof, so that the ring 72 is prevented from falling from the inner wall of the water tank when the catching portion 72a flows in the discharge hole 57b of the water tank. Prevent the malfunction of the sensing device.

The elastic container 74 is formed in the shape of a container with an upper surface open and an elastic member 74a for varying the volume of the elastic container is interposed therebetween, and is provided between the support 57c and the guide 57d of the water tank 57. The condensed water discharged to the outside of the water tank by the ring 72 is installed to be inserted into the bottom of the elastic container 74 by flowing downward along the outer wall of the water tank 57 and the guide 57d. Be sure to

When the condensed water of a predetermined amount or more is accumulated inside the elastic container 74, the elastic member 74a is relaxed to increase the volume of the elastic container 74, and maintains a fine distance behind the elastic container 74. A full number of signals are output to the outside while contacting the sensor 76 installed to be positioned.

At this time, the output means may be provided with an alarm sound generator operated by the signal of the sensor 76 or a lamp which is installed on one side of the outer wall of the cabinet 51 to be lit by the signal of the sensor 76 and the like.

Looking at the action of the water level detecting device of the dehumidifier tank according to the present invention configured as described above are as follows.

First, when power is applied to the dehumidifier, the compressor 55 and the blower fan 56 are driven to introduce indoor air into the dehumidifier, and the introduced indoor air flows through a refrigerant circulated by the compressor 55. While passing 54, moisture in the air is removed and discharged back to the room.

At this time, the condensed water generated on the surface of the heat exchanger 54 flows downward along the heat exchanger 54 and is stored in the water tank 57 by the drain pan 60.

When the dehumidifier is operated for a long time, the amount of condensate stored in the water tank 57 increases, and when the level of the stored condensate rises and the surface of the condensate comes into contact with the lower end of the ring 72, some of the condensate water is formed on the inner surface of the ring 72. Ascending along the passage formed by the formed groove portion (72b) and the inner wall of the water tank 57, the condensed water that continues to rise is discharged to the outside through the discharge hole (57b) of the water tank 57 and It flows into the elastic container 74 along a passage formed between the outer wall and the guide 57d.

Subsequently, when a certain amount or more of condensed water accumulates in the elastic container 74, the elastic member 74a is relaxed by the load of the condensed water to increase its volume, and the elastic container 74 in which the volume is increased is the sensor 76. In contact with, a full number of signals are output to the outside.

The high water detection device of the dehumidifier tank according to the present invention configured as described above is hooked to the discharge hole of the tank, the lower end is provided between the loop and the inner wall of the tank by being provided with a ring extending along the inner wall of the tank. The condensate is raised by the capillary phenomenon and discharged to the outside of the tank, so the amount of discharged condensate can be sensed to determine whether the tank is full, so it is possible to detect the load of the condensate in the tank or float on the surface of the condensate. Compared to the way of detecting the position of the bure, the malfunction is relatively small and it can be used permanently, so that the dehumidifier can be stably operated.

Claims (7)

A water tank installed inside the cabinet to store condensate flowing in the heat exchanger; Condensate discharge means installed on one side of the water tank and discharging a portion of the condensate water to the outside of the water tank when the water level of the condensate water is higher than a predetermined amount; An elastic container for collecting the condensed water lost to the outside of the water tank by the condensed water discharge means in one place, and increasing the volume if the collected condensed water is a predetermined amount or more; And a sensor for sensing the increased volume of the elastic container and outputting the condensed water to the water tank to the outside. The method of claim 1, The tank includes an inlet hole formed in the upper surface of the tank so that the condensed water flowing in the heat exchanger can be collected by the drain pan; A discharge hole formed at one side of an upper side of the water tank and installed with the condensate discharge means; A support for protruding from the lower side of the discharge hole to allow the elastic container to be seated thereon; It is installed to cover the inlet of the elastic container from the discharge hole to guide the condensate flowing out through the discharge hole, the water level sensing device of the dehumidifier tank characterized in that a guide for fixing the elastic container is formed. The method of claim 1, The condensate discharge means has a curved portion bent in a curved upper end, is extended in the lower direction is extended so that the lower portion relatively long to the discharge hole is in contact with the inner wall of the tank is generated between the inner wall of the tank The condensed water rises into the space by a capillary phenomenon, and is discharged to the outside through the discharge hole so as to flow along the outer wall of the water tank. The method of claim 3, wherein The ring is formed of a groove having a semicircular cross-sectional shape, and the open side is installed to be in close contact with the inner wall of the water tank, so that a space for condensation water is formed between the water tank and the water ring. High water detection device. The method according to claim 3 or 4, The ring is a water level sensing device of the dehumidifier tank characterized in that the protrusions are formed on both sides so that the ring is in close contact with the inner wall of the tank. The method of claim 1, The elastic container is open at one side, and the open end is inserted between the support and the guide so that the condensed water guided from the discharge hole is guided by the guide, and the condensed water is relaxed by the weight of the condensed water when a certain amount is filled. Fullness sensing device of the dehumidifier tank characterized in that the elastic member is installed in the center. The method of claim 1, One side of the cabinet inner wall where the water tank is located is contacted when the volume of the elastic container is increased, the sensor is installed to indicate that the water tank is full to the outside of the dehumidifier.