KR20210064537A - Apparatus for humidifying of ventilator - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, a humidifier for a ventilation facility comprises: a connection duct installed between an air supply outlet supplying air from a ventilation facility to an indoor space and an air supply duct; and a humidification unit installed in the connection duct to be disposed outside the ventilation facility and humidifying the air supplied through the ventilation facility.

Description

Humidifier for ventilation equipment {APPARATUS FOR HUMIDIFYING OF VENTILATOR}

The present invention relates to a humidifier for ventilation equipment, and relates to a humidifier for ventilation equipment installed in the ventilation equipment to humidify air supplied to a room.

In general homes and offices, cooling and heating devices are installed to perform indoor cooling and heating according to the change of season, and these cooling and heating devices are air conditioners that perform cooling and heating by cooling and heating indoor air. , boilers, etc.

Indoors, such as general homes and offices, where such cooling and heating devices are installed, are kept sealed to improve cooling and heating efficiency. An odor is generated or foreign substances such as dust become floating.

To improve this, a ventilation system is used to ventilate the room or purify the air.

On the other hand, the dehumidification function of the existing ventilation equipment is being developed in consideration of the indoor humidity, and furthermore, the humidification function is added and developed. However, in terms of the installation space of the humidifier inside the ventilation equipment, the humidification placed inside the ventilation equipment There are limitations or problems in various aspects, such as the maintenance and management of the device, and the lifespan and sanitary aspects of the internal parts of the ventilation system by humidification.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-1825873

The present invention was devised to solve the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a humidifier for ventilation equipment that is used as a module while being disposed outside the ventilation equipment.

In order to achieve the above object, a humidifier for a ventilation system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a connection duct installed between the air supply outlet and the air supply duct for supplying air from the ventilation system to the room; and a humidification unit installed in the connection duct and disposed outside the ventilation facility to humidify the air supplied through the ventilation facility.

Here, the connecting duct in which the humidification unit is installed may be detachably attached between the air supply outlet and the air supply duct.

On the other hand, the present invention further includes a bypass duct installed on the connection duct so that air bypasses the humidification unit, and one end of the bypass duct is connected to the connection part of the air supply outlet and the connection duct, and the connection part has A damper may be installed so that the air from the air supply outlet is converted into a flow path toward the connection duct or the bypass duct.

In addition, the connection duct includes a first duct member connected to the air supply outlet, and a second duct member connected to the air supply duct, wherein the humidification unit has a lower opening connected to the first duct member, a case having a cylindrical structure in which an upper opening is connected to the second duct member; a humidifying cloth disposed inside the case and having a cylindrical structure through which air is introduced through the lower opening; and a water supply unit for supplying water to the upper portion of the humidifying cloth, wherein the air supplied through the air supply outlet sequentially passes through the first duct member, the humidifying cloth, and the second duct member.

Specifically, the humidifying cloth may be formed in a plurality of wrinkle shapes along a circular line.

The humidifying unit may further include a donut-structured water supply absorbing member seated on an upper portion of the humidifying cloth.

In addition, the water supply unit, is installed on the upper portion of the case, the water supply line connected from an external raw water supply; and a water filter installed in the water supply line to remove foreign substances from the water supply. and a flow valve installed in the water supply line and controlling the amount of humidification.

Meanwhile, according to claim 4, wherein the humidification unit further comprises a water distribution member disposed between the water supply unit and the humidifying cloth, wherein the water distribution member has a donut structure, and a water supply groove is formed along the upper portion, A plurality of water supply holes spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction may be formed in the water supply groove.

Furthermore, the humidifying unit may include: a guide member formed to taper downward from the center of the humidifying cloth while blocking the upper opening of the humidifying cloth so that the air introduced through the lower opening of the humidifying cloth flows toward the humidifying cloth; may be further provided.

The humidifier for ventilation equipment according to the present invention is configured such that the humidification unit is disposed outside the ventilation equipment, so that repair or replacement work can be performed smoothly and easily during maintenance and management, and the lifespan of the parts inside the ventilation equipment is reduced. It can be extended and has the effect that the inside of the ventilation system can be managed hygienically.

In addition, the present invention has a structure in which the connecting duct in which the humidification unit is installed is attached and detached between the air supply outlet and the air supply duct, so that it can be installed and separated smoothly and easily in a ventilation facility, thereby increasing the utility as a module, It has the advantage of having compatibility with existing ventilation facilities.

Further, according to the present invention, the bypass duct and the damper are configured so that air passes or bypasses the humidification unit according to the humidity of the room, so that it is possible to provide a comfortable environment in which an appropriate humidity is always formed to the indoor occupants.

In addition, according to the present invention, the humidifying cloth has a cylindrical structure and a structure having a plurality of wrinkled shapes to increase the humidification efficiency compared to the installation space, and the water supply absorbing member and the water distribution member are configured so that the entire part of the humidifying cloth is uniform. It has the effect of supplying water supply.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, a guide member formed to taper downward is configured in the center of the humidifying unit, so that the air introduced into the center through the lower opening of the humidifying cloth is guided to the humidifying cloth, and the humidifying cloth is smoothly moved with a flow such as rectification. As it passes through, the distribution of air to the entire part of the humidifying cloth is effectively made, and this has the advantage that humidification efficiency can be increased.

1 and 2 are views showing that the humidifier for ventilation equipment according to the present invention is installed in the ventilation equipment.
3 and 4 are views illustrating flow path conversion to a connection duct or a humidification unit by the damper of the humidifier for ventilation equipment of FIG. 1 .
FIG. 5 is a view showing that air passes through the humidification unit of the humidifier for ventilation equipment of FIG. 4 .
6 is a view showing that air is humidified while passing through the humidification unit of the humidifier for ventilation equipment of FIG.
7 is a view showing the humidifying cloth of FIGS. 5 and 6 .
8 is a view showing the water distribution member of FIGS. 5 and 6 .

Hereinafter, it will be described in detail with reference to exemplary drawings of the present invention. Note that in adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, the same components are given the same reference numerals as much as possible even though they are indicated on different drawings. In addition, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

1 and 2 are views showing that the humidifier for ventilation equipment according to the present invention is installed in the ventilation equipment, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are flow paths to the connecting duct or humidification unit by the damper of the humidifier for ventilation equipment of FIG. It is a diagram showing the conversion.

Referring to the drawings, the present invention includes a connecting duct 100 and a humidifying unit 200 .

Here, the connection duct 100 is installed between the air supply outlet 10a and the air supply duct 20 for supplying air from the ventilation facility 10 to the room.

In addition, the humidification unit 200 is installed in the connection duct 100 is disposed outside the ventilation facility 10, is configured to humidify the air supplied through the ventilation facility (10).

As described above, the present invention allows the air supplied to the room through the air supply outlet 10a of the ventilation facility 10 to be humidified before being supplied to the room, so that the humidified air is supplied when ventilating the room or cleaning the air. humidity can be adjusted to the appropriate level.

And, the humidifier for ventilation equipment according to the present invention may be configured to be utilized as a module.

Specifically, the present invention has a structure in which the connecting duct 100 in which the humidification unit 200 is installed is detachable between the air supply outlet 10a and the air supply duct 20, so that it is smoothly and easily installed in the ventilation system 10 And as it can be separated, it is possible to increase the utility as a module and to have compatibility with the existing ventilation system (10).

At this time, the attachment and detachment structure of the connection duct 100 for each of the air supply outlet 10a and the air supply duct 20 is an insertion assembly and detachment structure, a screw assembly detachable structure, a flange assembly detachable structure, etc. Any conventional detachable structure can be utilized. have.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, the connection duct 100 is located between the air supply outlet 10a and the air supply duct 20, so that the humidification unit 200 is disposed outside the ventilation system 10. It can be repaired or replaced smoothly and easily during maintenance In particular, the humidifying cloth 220 (non-woven fabric) to be described later as an example needs to be replaced regularly, and the replacement operation of the humidifying cloth 220 can be easily and conveniently performed.

On the contrary, if the humidification unit 200 is disposed inside the ventilation facility 10 differently from the present invention, the labor load of disassembling the ventilation facility 10 to expose the humidification unit 200 for maintenance and management is increased. It requires a lot of work, and as it is necessary to secure a work space for repair or separation, there is an inefficiency limit in terms of labor load considering time and cost.

In addition, when the humidification unit 200 is disposed inside the ventilation facility 10, humidification is also performed to a certain extent in the fan motor inside the ventilation facility 10, thereby activating the corrosion of the fan motor and the generation of microscopic water supply. A problem occurs in terms of parts maintenance and hygiene of the facility 10 .

As described above, in the present invention, since the humidification unit 200 is configured to be disposed outside the ventilation system 10, it is possible to perform a smooth and easy repair or replacement operation during maintenance and management, and also to the parts inside the ventilation system 10. It is possible to extend the life of the ventilation system 10, the inside can be managed hygienically.

And, the present invention may further include a bypass duct (300).

Here, the bypass duct 300 is installed in the connection duct 100 so that air bypasses the humidification unit 200 .

Substantially as an example, when the humidity of the room is high due to humid weather, it is necessary to prevent humidification of the air supplied to the room. In the present invention, in this case, the air is supplied to the humidification unit 200 through the bypass duct 300 . may be configured to bypass the

In the present invention, a damper D may be provided so that air passes through or bypasses the humidification unit 200 according to the humidity of the room.

Specifically, one end of the bypass duct 300 is connected to the air supply outlet 10a and the connecting portion 100a of the connecting duct 100, and the connecting portion 100a has air from the air supply outlet 10a connected to the connecting duct. A damper (D) is installed to switch the flow path toward the (100) or bypass duct (300) side.

That is, when the damper D rotates to the left in the drawing to block the connection duct 100 on the humidification unit 200 side, the air flow path from the air supply outlet 10a is formed toward the bypass duct 300. Accordingly, air is bypassed without passing through the humidification unit 200 and supplied to the room in a state in which humidification is not performed.

On the contrary, when the damper (D) rotates to the right in the drawing to block the bypass duct 300, the flow path of the air from the air supply outlet 10a is directed toward the connection duct 100 installed in the humidification unit 200. As it is formed, the air is humidified while passing through the humidifying unit 200 and then supplied into the room.

Furthermore, although not shown in the drawings, the damper D may be electrically connected to an indoor humidity sensor and a control unit, and may be automatically controlled to implement an appropriate humidity in the room.

As described above, according to the present invention, the bypass duct 300 and the damper D are configured so that the air passes through or bypasses the humidification unit 200 according to the humidity in the room, so that the indoor occupants always have a comfortable environment to form an appropriate humidity. can provide

On the other hand, looking at the process of air humidification in the humidification unit 200 of the present invention is as follows.

FIG. 5 is a view showing that air passes through the humidifying unit of the humidifying device for ventilation facilities of FIG. 4, and FIG. 6 is a view showing that air is humidified while passing through the humidifying unit of the humidifying device for ventilation facilities of FIG.

In addition, FIG. 7 is a view showing the humidifying cloth of FIGS. 5 and 6 , and FIG. 8 is a view showing the water distribution member of FIGS. 5 and 6 .

5 to 8 together with FIG. 4 , the connection duct 100 may include a first duct member 110 and a second duct member 120 .

Here, the first duct member 110 of the connection duct 100 is a part connected to the air supply outlet 10a, and connects the air supply outlet 10a and the humidification unit 200, and the second duct member 120. is a part connected to the air supply duct 20 and connects the humidification unit 200 and the air supply duct 20 .

And, the humidification unit 200 is configured in a vaporization type, this method is hygienic and natural without providing a separate driving force because water molecules are relatively smaller and there are fewer microorganisms compared to other methods including the ultrasonic method. It is cost-effective as humidification is carried out in a traditional way.

Specifically, the humidifying unit 200 may include a case 210 , a humidifying cloth 220 , and a water supply unit 230 .

The case 210 has a cylindrical structure, and the lower opening is connected to the first duct member 110 , and the upper opening is connected to the second duct member 120 .

In addition, the humidifying cloth 220 has a cylindrical structure and is disposed inside the case 210 , and the lower opening communicates with the first duct member 110 so that air is introduced through the lower opening.

In this way, the case 210 and the humidifying cloth 220 are formed in a cylindrical structure to correspond to each other, so that air passes through the humidifying cloth 220 from the center side of the cylindrical humidifying cloth 220 to the outside. Accordingly, it is possible to achieve the maximum humidification effect while minimizing the installation space of an efficient structure, that is, a humidification configuration, in terms of space compared to the humidification structure using a plurality of plate-shaped humidifying cloths of the existing humidification device.

For reference, looking at the sequential flow for humidification of air, the air supplied through the air supply outlet 10a of the ventilation facility 10 is the first duct member 110, the lower opening, the humidifying cloth 220, the upper opening. , and the second duct member 120 sequentially passes.

Specifically, the humidifying cloth 220 may take a structure in which a plurality of wrinkle shapes are formed along a circular line.

That is, the humidifying cloth 220 has a cylindrical structure and has a circular line when viewed from above (planarly), and has a structure in which a plurality of wrinkle shapes are formed along the circular line.

This humidifying cloth 220 is not a wrinkle-free structure that is simply connected along a circular line, but has a plurality of corrugated structures that are connected in a zigzag shape along a circular line as described above. efficiency can be increased.

For reference, the humidifying cloth 220 is a fabric having a mesh structure that allows air to pass while absorbing water well, and a nonwoven fabric may be used as a representative example.

Furthermore, the humidifying unit 200 may further include a water supply absorbing member 240 .

The water supply absorbing member 240 is a member seated on the upper portion of the humidifying cloth 220 and is formed in a donut structure to correspond to the cylindrical upper structure of the humidifying cloth 220 .

If there is no such water absorption member 240, when water is supplied from the upper side of the humidifying cloth 220, water is not uniformly supplied to the entire upper part of the humidifying cloth 220, and furthermore, between the wrinkles of the humidifying cloth 220 Water may fall through the empty space and not be absorbed by the humidifying cloth 220 .

Accordingly, in the present invention, by disposing the water supply absorbing member 240 on the humidifying cloth 220 , the supplied water is first absorbed by the water supply absorbing member 240 , and then from the water supply absorbing member 240 . Secondary absorption into the humidifying cloth 220, it can be uniformly supplied to the entire upper portion of the humidifying cloth 220, it can also be prevented from not being absorbed by the humidifying cloth (220).

In addition, the water supply unit 230 is configured to supply water to the upper portion of the humidifying cloth 220 .

Specifically, the water supply unit 230 may include a water supply line 231 , a water filter 232 , and a flow valve 233 .

Here, the water supply line 231 is installed on the upper portion of the case 210 and is connected from an external raw water supply (W).

In addition, the water filter 232 is installed in the water supply line 231 and has a function of removing foreign substances in the water supplied from the raw water supply W to the humidifying cloth 220 .

In addition, the flow valve 233 is installed in the water supply line 231, and serves to adjust the amount of humidification of the humidification unit 200 according to the degree of opening and closing.

In addition to this, the humidifying unit 200 may further include a water supply distribution member 250 .

The water distribution member 250 is disposed between the water supply unit 230 and the humidifying cloth 220 , and is formed in a donut structure to correspond to the cylindrical upper structure of the humidifying cloth 220 .

The water supply distribution member 250 has a water supply groove 250a formed along the top thereof, and a plurality of water supply holes 250b spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction are formed in the water supply groove 250a.

Accordingly, the water supplied to the upper portion of the case 210 through the water supply line 231 flows downward from the inside of the case 210 to the water supply groove 250a formed in the water distribution member 250 on the lower side, and the water supply groove ( The water supplied in 250a) uniformly flows downward toward the humidifying cloth 220 through a plurality of water supply holes 250b spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval. Of course, the water supplied through the water supply unit 230 is more uniformly supplied to the humidifying cloth 220 through the water supply absorbing member 240 disposed above the humidifying cloth 220 .

According to the present invention, water supplied to one side of the upper portion of the case 210 through the water supply unit 230 is uniformly supplied to the entire upper portion of the humidifying cloth 220 through the water distribution member 250 configured as described above. As a result, it is possible to increase the humidification efficiency of the air passing through the humidifying cloth 220 in the end.

Furthermore, the humidifying unit 200 may further include a guide member 260 .

The guide member 260 blocks the upper opening of the humidifying cloth 220 so that the air introduced through the lower opening of the case 210 flows toward the humidifying cloth 220, while blocking the upper opening of the humidifying cloth 220 from the center to the lower side. is formed to be tapered.

That is, the guide member 260 may have a structure in which the diameter decreases as it goes down, that is, a structure in which the diameter increases as it goes upward. By this structure, air is smoothly guided toward the humidifying cloth 220 and flows while being guided. do.

If the space between the humidifying cloth 220 and the guide member 260 in the central space of the humidifying cloth 220 is not narrowed toward the upper side, for example, the width of the spaced space is constant or has a structure that increases toward the upper side. If the air flows like a vortex at the upper side of the separation space, the air flow to the humidifying cloth 220 is not smooth.

Accordingly, the guide member 260 of the present invention has a structure formed to taper downward from the center of the humidifying cloth 220, so that the air drawn into the center through the lower opening of the humidifying cloth 220 is directed toward the humidifying cloth 220. As the guide flows and smoothly passes through the humidifying cloth 220 in the same flow as rectification, air distribution to the entire part of the humidifying cloth 220 is effectively achieved, thereby increasing the humidification efficiency.

As a result, in the humidifier for ventilation equipment according to the present invention, the humidification unit 200 is configured to be disposed outside the ventilation equipment 10, so that repair or replacement work can be performed smoothly and easily during maintenance and repair, and also It is possible to extend the life of the parts inside the ventilation facility 10 and the inside of the ventilation facility 10 can be managed hygienically.

In addition, the present invention has a structure in which the connecting duct 100 in which the humidification unit 200 is installed is detachable between the air supply outlet 10a and the air supply duct 20, so that it is smoothly and easily installed in the ventilation facility 10 and As it can be separated, it is possible to increase the usability as a module and have compatibility with the existing ventilation system (10).

In addition, the present invention is configured such that the bypass duct 300 and the damper D are configured so that air passes through or bypasses the humidification unit 200 according to the humidity in the room, thereby providing a comfortable environment that always forms an appropriate humidity for indoor residents. can provide

In addition, according to the present invention, the humidifying cloth 220 has a cylindrical structure and has a structure having a plurality of wrinkled shapes, thereby increasing the humidification efficiency compared to the installation space, and the water absorption member 240 and the water distribution member 250 are By being configured, it is possible to uniformly supply water to the entire part of the humidifying cloth 220 .

Further, in the present invention, the guide member 260 formed to taper downward is configured in the center of the humidifying unit 200, so that the air drawn into the center through the lower opening of the humidifying cloth 220 is guided toward the humidifying cloth 220. As it flows and smoothly passes through the humidifying cloth 220 in the same flow as a rectification, the air is effectively distributed to the entire humidifying cloth 220, thereby increasing the humidification efficiency.

As described above, although the present invention has been described with reference to limited embodiments and drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the technical idea of the present invention and the following by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. Of course, various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of equivalents of the claims to be described.

10: ventilation equipment 10a: air supply outlet
20: air supply duct
100: connection duct 100a: connection part
110: first duct member 120: second duct member
200: humidification unit 210: case
220: humidifier 230: water supply
231: water supply line 232: water filter
233: flow valve W: raw water supply
240: water absorption member 250: water distribution member
250a: water supply groove 250b: water supply hole
260: guide member 300: bypass duct
D: damper

Claims (9)

a connection duct installed between the air supply outlet and the air supply duct for supplying air from the ventilation system to the room; and
a humidification unit installed in the connection duct and disposed outside the ventilation facility to humidify the air supplied through the ventilation facility;
A humidifier for ventilation equipment comprising a.
According to claim 1,
The connecting duct in which the humidification unit is installed is a humidifier for ventilation equipment, characterized in that it is detachable between the air supply outlet and the air supply duct.
According to claim 1,
A bypass duct installed in the connection duct so that air bypasses the humidification unit; further comprising,
One end of the bypass duct is connected to the connection part of the air supply outlet and the connection duct, and a damper is installed in the connection part so that the air from the air supply outlet is converted into a flow path toward the connection duct or the bypass duct. humidifier.
According to claim 1,
The connecting duct includes a first duct member connected to the air supply outlet, and a second duct member connected to the air supply duct,
The humidification unit is
a case having a cylindrical structure in which a lower opening is connected to the first duct member and an upper opening is connected to the second duct member;
a humidifying cloth disposed inside the case and having a cylindrical structure through which air is introduced through the lower opening; and
A water supply unit for supplying water to the upper portion of the humidifying cloth;
The humidifier for ventilation equipment, characterized in that the air supplied through the air supply outlet, sequentially passes through the first duct member, the humidifying cloth, and the second duct member.
5. The method of claim 4,
The humidifier for ventilation equipment, characterized in that the plurality of wrinkle shapes are formed along the circular line of the humidifying cloth.
6. The method of claim 5,
The humidification unit is
a donut structure water absorption member seated on the humidifying cloth;
A humidifier for ventilation equipment, characterized in that it further comprises.
5. The method of claim 4,
The water supply unit,
a water supply line installed on the upper part of the case and connected from an external raw water supply; and
a water filter installed in the water supply line to remove foreign substances from the water supply; and
a flow valve installed in the water supply line and controlling the amount of humidification;
A humidifier for ventilation equipment, characterized in that it comprises a.
5. The method of claim 4,
The humidification unit is
It further includes; a water distribution member disposed between the water supply unit and the humidifying cloth,
The water distribution member has a donut structure, and a water supply groove is formed along the upper portion, and a plurality of water supply holes spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction are formed in the water supply groove.
5. The method of claim 4,
The humidification unit is
a guide member formed to taper downward from the center of the humidifying cloth while blocking the upper opening of the humidifying cloth so that the air introduced through the lower opening of the humidifying cloth flows toward the humidifying cloth;
A humidifier for ventilation equipment, characterized in that it further comprises.

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