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WO2017061812A1
WO2017061812A1 PCT/KR2016/011239 KR2016011239W WO2017061812A1 WO 2017061812 A1 WO2017061812 A1 WO 2017061812A1 KR 2016011239 W KR2016011239 W KR 2016011239W WO 2017061812 A1 WO2017061812 A1 WO 2017061812A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F3/00—Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatment; Apparatus specially designed for such systems
    • F24F3/12—Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatment; Apparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling
    • F24F3/14—Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatment; Apparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by humidification; by dehumidification
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F13/00—Details common to, or for air-conditioning, air-humidification, ventilation or use of air currents for screening
    • F24F13/28—Arrangement or mounting of filters
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F13/00—Details common to, or for air-conditioning, air-humidification, ventilation or use of air currents for screening
    • F24F13/30—Arrangement or mounting of heat-exchangers
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F3/00—Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatment; Apparatus specially designed for such systems
    • F24F3/12—Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatment; Apparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling
    • F24F3/14—Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatment; Apparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by humidification; by dehumidification
    • F24F3/153—Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatment; Apparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by humidification; by dehumidification with subsequent heating, i.e. with the air, given the required humidity in the central station, passing a heating element to achieve the required temperature
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F6/00—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification
    • F24F6/02—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification by evaporation of water in the air
    • F24F6/08—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification by evaporation of water in the air using heated wet elements
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F6/00—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification
    • F24F6/02—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification by evaporation of water in the air
    • F24F6/08—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification by evaporation of water in the air using heated wet elements
    • F24F6/10—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification by evaporation of water in the air using heated wet elements heated electrically
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F6/00—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification
    • F24F6/12—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification by forming water dispersions in the air
    • F24F6/16—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification by forming water dispersions in the air using rotating elements

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  • the present invention relates to a humidity controller, and more particularly to a humidity controller that can control the humidity of the indoor air.
  • the humidity controller is a device in which a humidification mode for increasing the humidity of the indoor air and a dehumidification mode for lowering the humidity of the indoor air alternately operate, and a conventional humidity controller has been developed by combining the configuration of the humidifier and the dehumidifier.
  • Conventional humidifiers include a heated humidifier for spraying steam generated by heating water stored in a water tank to a predetermined temperature, an ultrasonic humidifier for spraying microscopic water particles into a room by ultrasonic vibration of water stored in the tank, and a wet porous material.
  • Vaporized humidifiers are known in which water attached to the surface of a humidification filter is vaporized by blowing by sprinkling water on a filter or rotating a portion of a disc type humidification filter in a water tank.
  • the scale or scale is caught in the humidification filter or the water tank.
  • the tap water containing metal ions (calcium ions, magnesium ions, etc.) is used as a material for humidifying the air
  • the metal ions and the air containing the tap water undergo chemical reactions when the tap water is in contact with the air. It is a substance produced. If the scale is accumulated in the humidification filter or the water tank over time, there is a problem that the performance of the humidifier is reduced.
  • humidifiers in which external air passes through the humidifier do not use consumables such as filters or periodically clean them even if air cleaner filters or sterilizers that filter contaminants are included. If not, there is a problem that bacteria are always propagated in the channel and the humidification filter exposed to moisture.
  • a conventional humidifier is known as a conventional humidifier.
  • the adsorptive humidifier absorbs moisture in the outside air using an adsorbent and then regenerates the absorbed moisture using heat to supply the room to an indoor water supply, and the inside of the humidifier is hygienic.
  • Korean Utility Model Registration No. 20-468403 is disclosed.
  • the conventional dehumidifier is a refrigerant compressed dehumidifier that lowers the humidity by passing the heat exchanger consisting of a condenser and an evaporator through which the refrigerant flows by sucking the humid air in the indoor space, and dehumidifying the indoor space after lowering the humidity by passing the dehumidification rotor.
  • a desiccant (dehumidification rotor) type dehumidifier to discharge the air again to lower the humidity of the room.
  • the refrigerant compressed dehumidifier has a problem of hygiene caused by condensation on the surface of the evaporator, noise generated by driving the compressor, and a size of the dehumidifier is increased because a space for the compressor is built in.
  • Korean Patent No. 10-0740770 is disclosed as a humidity controller using the compressor and the refrigerant circuit.
  • Korean Patent No. 10-688209 discloses an air conditioner in which the humidification mode, the dehumidification mode, and the ventilation mode are selectively operated, and the indoor humidification is performed by absorbing moisture from the outside air using a desiccant humidifier.
  • the above-described humidification capacity is poor.
  • the configuration is complicated because the means for switching the flow path for switching between the humidification mode and the dehumidification mode.
  • the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a humidity controller having a large humidification capacity and easy control of the amount of humidification in the humidification mode.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a humidity controller capable of implementing humidification and dehumidification by a simple configuration by operating two heaters alternately.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a humidity controller capable of preventing the humidification capacity of the scale from being lowered, preventing bacteria propagation in the humidification filter, and preventing contamination of the water tank.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a humidity controller capable of reducing power consumption of a heater.
  • the indoor air flow path 140 for discharging the indoor air introduced from the room back to the room; Humid air flow path (380, 380-1) in which wet air flows to supply water to the indoor air flow path (140) or dry air flows to receive water from the wet air of the indoor air flow path (140);
  • the first area 210 through which the indoor air passes and the moisture to be supplied to the first area 210 are adsorbed from the humidifying air passages 380 and 380-1, or the moisture adsorbed in the first area 210 is supplied.
  • Humidification rotor 200 consisting of a second area 220 for receiving and supplying to the humidifying air flow path (380,380-1); A humidifier 330 for supplying moisture to air flowing through the humidified air passages 380 and 380-1 in a humidification mode; And a controller for controlling the humidification rotor 200 and the humidifier 330 in a humidification mode for humidifying the indoor air and a dehumidification mode for dehumidifying the indoor air.
  • the indoor air flow path 140 is provided with a first heater 120, the humidifying air flow paths 380 and 380-1 are provided with a second heater 350, and the first heater 120 is turned on in the humidification mode. (On) to heat indoor air supplied to the first region 210, and the second heater 350 is turned on in a dehumidification mode to heat air supplied to the second region 220. It may be.
  • the air blower 130 may further include a first blower 130 for flowing indoor air of the indoor air flow path 140 and a second blower 310 for flowing air in the humidifying air flow paths 380 and 380-1.
  • the condensation heat exchanger 370 may be provided to condense moisture of the air flowing through ⁇ 1.
  • the humidifying air passages 380 and 380-1 may include a first humidifying air passage 381 connected to an inlet end of the second blower 310, an outlet end of the second blower 310, and a second region 220.
  • the heat recovery heat exchanger 320 may be provided to transfer the heat of the air flowing through the first humidified air passage 381 to the air flowing through the second humidified air passage 382.
  • the humidifier 330 may supply moisture to air flowing through the humidifying air flow paths 380 and 380-1 in the humidification mode, and stop supply of the moisture in the dehumidification mode.
  • the humidifying part 330 includes a humidifying tank 331 connected to the internal space 331a so as to communicate with the humidifying air flow paths 380 and 380-1, and air flowing through the humidifying air flow paths 380 and 380-1 is provided. Water may be supplied in the process of passing through the internal space 331a of the humidification container 331.
  • a humidification filter 332 may be provided in the internal space 331a of the humidification barrel 331, and the humidifying air may pass through the humidification filter 332 to evaporate the moisture of the humidification filter 332.
  • the humidification filter 332 may be a part of the water filled in the humidification barrel 331 in the humidification mode, the water inside the humidification barrel 331 in the dehumidification mode may be drained.
  • a water level sensor for sensing the water level of the humidification container 331 is provided, and water supply units 334 and 335 for supplying the water to the humidification container 331 are provided, and the water level measured by the water level detection sensor. According to this may be to control the supply of water by the water supply unit (334,335).
  • the humidifying filter 332 may be provided with a spray means for spraying water.
  • a supply valve 334 is provided between the humidifying container 331 and the supply water tank 335 to control whether the water is supplied;
  • a drain valve 337 may be provided between the humidifying tank 331 and the drain water tank 338 to control whether the water is drained.
  • a droplet separator 340 may be provided between the humidifying part 330 and the inlet end of the second region 220 to separate water droplets from air flowing through the humidifying air flow paths 380 and 380-1.
  • a second blower 310 is provided for flowing air in the humidifying air flow passages 380 and 380-1, and the second blower 310 is set to dry the inside of the humidifier 330 after the humidification operation is finished. It may be working for hours.
  • a supply water tank 335 for supplying water to the humidification tank 331, and a drain water tank 338 for storing water discharged from the humidification tank 331;
  • a condensation heat exchanger 370 for condensing moisture in the air flowing through -1);
  • the condensed water generated by the condensation heat exchanger 370 may be stored in the drain water tank 338.
  • the humidifying air passages 380 and 380-1 may include a first humidifying air passage 381 connected to an inlet end of the second blower 310, an outlet end of the second blower 310, and a second region 220.
  • the first humidified air flow path 381 may be provided with a filter 360 for filtering foreign matter in the air flowing therein.
  • the humidity air flow path 380 may be made of a waste ( ⁇ ) flow path.
  • an ultraviolet sterilization lamp for irradiating ultraviolet rays to the humidity air passage 380 may be provided.
  • One end and the other end of the humidity air passage 380-1 may be in communication with the outdoors.
  • a humidity sensor may be provided at an inlet side of the indoor air passage 140, and the controller may control one of the humidification mode and the dehumidification mode to operate according to the humidity of the indoor air detected by the humidity sensor. .
  • the humidification rotor 200 alternately passes through the first region 210 and the second region 220 by rotation to adsorb moisture in the first region 210 or the second region 220. It may be to further include an adsorbent for evaporating the adsorbed moisture.
  • the surface of the adsorbent may be coated with a polymer dehumidifier.
  • the humidification ability can be improved, and the amount of humidification can be easily adjusted to create a comfortable indoor environment. .
  • a heat recovery heat exchanger is a heat exchange between the indoor air before and after passing through the humidity control rotor.
  • the indoor air flow path and the humidification rotor in which the indoor air flows are formed in a non-humid environment, and the humidity air flow path and the humidification barrel are kept dry after the operation is finished, and germ-treatment can be prevented by sterilizing with an ultraviolet sterilization lamp. It can provide a hygienic environment.
  • FIG. 1 is a view showing the configuration of a humidity controller according to a first embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a view showing the configuration of the humidifying unit according to the present invention
  • FIG. 3 is a view showing an operating state in the humidification mode in the humidity controller according to the first embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 4 is a view showing an operating state in the dehumidification mode in the humidity controller according to the first embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 5 is a view showing the configuration of a humidity controller according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • filter 120 the first heater
  • first blower 140 indoor air flow path
  • drain valve 338 drain water tank
  • a humidity controller according to a first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the indoor air flow path 140 for discharging the indoor air introduced from the room back to the room the humid air flows to supply water to the indoor air flow path 140 or the indoor air flow path Humidity air flow path 380 through which dry air to receive moisture from the humid air of 140 flows, the first area 210 through which the indoor air passes and the moisture to be supplied to the first area 210.
  • Humidification rotor 200 the humidification mode consisting of a second area 220 for supplying the adsorption from the flow path 380 or the moisture adsorbed in the first region 210 to the humidification air flow path (380,380-1)
  • Humidification unit 330 for supplying water to the air flowing in the humidifying air flow path 380
  • Control the humidifier 330 It may comprise a control unit.
  • the indoor air passage 140 is connected to an inlet end of the first region 210 to form a first air passage 141 for forming a passage through which indoor air flows, and an outlet of the first region 210.
  • the second indoor air passage 142 is connected to the stage to form a passage for discharging indoor air.
  • a filter 110, a condensation heat exchanger 370, and a first heater 120 are sequentially provided in the first indoor air passage 141, and a first blower 130 is provided in the second indoor air passage 142. It is provided.
  • the filter 110 filters foreign substances contained in indoor air introduced into the first indoor air passage 141.
  • the first heater 120 is turned on in the humidification mode and heats indoor air passing through the first indoor air passage 141 to supply heated air to the first region 210 of the humidification rotor 200. do. In the first region 210, the amount of evaporation of water is increased due to the heated air, thereby improving a humidification ability.
  • the first blower 130 provides suction power for sucking indoor air into the indoor air flow path 140, and may be installed in the second indoor air flow path 142 or in the first indoor air flow path 141. It may be installed.
  • the condensation heat exchanger 370 is provided to exchange heat between the air flowing in the humidifying air flow path 380 and the indoor air flowing in the first indoor air flow path 141. Will condense moisture in the air flowing through
  • the humidity control rotor 200 is provided with an adsorbent for adsorbing moisture in the air therein.
  • the adsorbent located in the first region 210 adsorbs moisture in the indoor air, and when the adsorbent absorbing the moisture is rotated and positioned in the second region 220, the adsorbent in the dehumidifying air flow path 380 flows to the air. By releasing moisture, indoor air is dehumidified.
  • the adsorbent located in the second region 220 adsorbs moisture from the air flowing through the humidifying air flow path 380, and when the adsorbent adsorbing the moisture is rotated and positioned in the first region 210, the room is indoors.
  • the indoor air is humidified by releasing moisture to the air flowing through the air flow path 140.
  • the first region 210 and the second region 220 are separated from each other, and the humidity control rotor 200 is rotated by a driving unit (not shown) about an axis provided in the center.
  • the surface of the adsorbent may be coated with a polymer dehumidifier.
  • the polymer dehumidifying agent (Desiccant Polymer) is an electrolyte polymer material and is ionized when contacted with water. When moisture comes into contact with the adsorbent, bacteria are removed from the adsorbent due to the osmotic pressure caused by the difference in ion concentration, thereby generating an antibacterial effect. In addition, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and the like, which cause odors, also adhere to polymer dehumidifiers ionized with polar molecules to generate deodorizing effects.
  • the humidifying air flow path 380 includes a second blower 310, a heat recovery heat exchanger 320, a humidifier 330, a droplet separator 340, a second heater 350, a filter 360, and a condensation heat exchanger ( 370 is provided.
  • the second blower 310 is provided on the humidifying air passage 380 to flow air in the humidifying air passage 380 toward the inlet end of the second region 220.
  • the humidifying air flow path 380 is formed between the first humidifying air flow path 381 connected to the inlet end of the second blower 310 and the outlet end of the second blower 310 and the second region 220.
  • the second humidity air passage 382 is connected.
  • One side and the other side of the heat recovery heat exchanger 320 are connected to the first humidified air passage 381 and the second humidified air passage 382, respectively.
  • the heat recovery heat exchanger 320 is a second humidity control by the heat exchange between the high temperature air flowing in the first humidified air flow path 381 and the low temperature air flowing in the second humidified air flow path 382 The temperature of the air flowing through the air passage 382 is raised. Therefore, the amount of evaporation of the moisture in the humidifying unit 330 may be improved, and power consumption of the second heater 350 may be reduced by preheating the temperature of the air flowing in the second heater 350 in advance.
  • the filter 360 is provided in the first humidified air passage 381 connected to the outlet end of the second region 220 to filter foreign matter contained in the air flowing through the first humidified air passage 381.
  • the indoor air passing through the first region 210 may include foreign matter.
  • the foreign matter may be introduced into the first humidified air passage 381 while passing through the 220.
  • Such foreign matters are filtered by the filter 360 to remove foreign substances from the indoor air and to prevent foreign substances from entering the humidifying unit 330 provided in the humidifying air flow path 380.
  • the humidifying unit 330 includes a humidification barrel 331 connected to the internal space 331a so as to communicate with the humidification air flow path 380, and an internal space 331a of the humidification barrel 331.
  • a humidification filter 332 provided, a supply water tank 335 for supplying water to the humidification tank 331, a drain water tank 338 for storing water discharged from the humidification tank 331, the humidification tank ( 331 and the supply valve 334 provided in the supply pipe 333 connecting between the supply tank 335, the drain pipe 336 provided between the humidification tank 331 and the drain water tank 338 is provided
  • a drain valve 337 is formed.
  • the humidifier 331 is filled with water at a predetermined level, and the humidification filter 332 is provided so that a portion of the lower end is immersed in the water.
  • the humidification filter 332 may be made of the same configuration as the humidification filter of the vaporization type humidifier described in the prior art, the humidification filter 332 may be configured to rotate by a drive unit (not shown).
  • the air passes through the second region 220 to become dry, and the air flowing through the first humidifying air flow path 381 flows into the humidification barrel 331, the interior space 331a, and then the surface of the humidification filter 332.
  • Water is supplied due to the evaporation of water attached to the water and becomes wet air, and flows to the inlet end of the second region 220 through the second humidifying air passage 382.
  • the humidification filter 332 is exemplified as being partially immersed in water, the humidification filter 332 is provided with an injection means for injecting water into the humidification filter 332, and the water sprayed from the injection means timely humidifies the filter 332. It can also be configured as.
  • a water level sensor (not shown) may be provided to detect the water level of the humidification container 331, and a supply valve 334 and a supply water tank 335 for supplying the water to the humidification container 331. Serves as a water supply (334,335). Accordingly, by controlling the supply of water by the water supply units 334 and 335 according to the water level measured by the water level sensor, the amount of humidification may be adjusted by adjusting the degree of the humidification filter 332 being immersed in water.
  • the amount of humidification may be adjusted by adjusting the injection amount of the injection means.
  • the supply valve 334 is opened and closed to supply the water of the humidification tank 335 to the humidification tank 331, and the drain valve 337 to drain the water of the humidification tank 331 to the drain tank 338. To open and close.
  • the humidification unit 330 having such a configuration is provided, the humidification amount can be adjusted, and the humidification ability can be improved, thereby creating a comfortable indoor environment.
  • the humidifying water tank 335 and the drain water tank 338 are illustrated as separate configurations, but the humidifying water tank 335 and the drain water tank 338 may be configured to be integrated. In addition, in order to replenish water in the humidification tank 335, or to discard the water of the drainage tank 338 may be configured to be removable.
  • a humidifying water pump (not shown) and a draining pump (not shown) are installed in place of the humidifying water tank 335 and the drain water tank 338, and a hose is connected to each of the pumps so that the humidification water can be replenished and the water can be drained. It can also be configured.
  • a droplet separator 340 for separating the water droplets included in the air is provided on the second humidifying air flow path 382 between the humidifying barrel 331 and the inlet end of the adsorption region 220.
  • the adsorption material provided in the humidification rotor 200 has a cross-sectional shape of a honeycomb shape. Particles in the water droplets form the second region 220 through the second humidification air flow path 382 in the humidification part 330. When supplied to and adhered to the adsorbent of the second region 220, deformation of the adsorbent may occur, thereby degrading performance. Therefore, only the droplets are separated from the droplet separator 340 and returned to the humidifier 331, and only the gaseous components are passed through the second region 220 so as to be supplied to the second region 220.
  • the humidifying air flow path 380 is composed of a waste flow path, and the air compressed by the second blower 310 is a condensation heat exchanger 370, a heat recovery heat exchanger 320, a humidification tank 331, and a droplet separator ( 340, the second region 220, the filter 360, and the heat recovery heat exchanger 320 are sequentially circulated by passing through them.
  • the humidity air flow path 380 is composed of a waste ( ⁇ ) flow path, the bacteria can grow inside the flow path. Therefore, the humidity air passage 380 may be made of a transparent material through which ultraviolet rays are transmitted, and the humidity air passage 380 may be hygienically maintained by providing an ultraviolet sterilization lamp for irradiating ultraviolet rays to the humidity air passage 380.
  • a humidity sensor (not shown) is provided at an inlet side of the indoor air flow passage 140, and the control unit controls to operate one of a humidification mode and a dehumidification mode according to the humidity of the indoor air detected by the humidity sensor. Can be.
  • the humidification mode when the humidification mode is operated, the first blower 130, the second blower 310, and the first heater 120 are turned on, and the humidification rotor 200 is rotated.
  • the humidifier 331 is filled with water so that the moisture is attached to the humidification filter 332 by rotating the humidification filter 332 immersed in water or by spraying water on the humidification filter 332. In FIG. 3, this is indicated as the on of the humidifier 330.
  • the second heater 350 maintains an off state.
  • the amount of water injected into the humidification filter 332 may be larger than the amount of humidification, and the amount of water sprayed may be adjusted periodically to prevent accumulation of scale.
  • the moisture attached to the humidification filter 332 is evaporated from the humidifier 330 to flow inside the humidifying air passage 380 together with the air, and passes through the droplet separator 340.
  • the water droplets included in the air are separated, and the moisture contained in the air is attached to the adsorbent of the second region 220 while passing through the second region 220 of the humidity control rotor 200.
  • the circulation process that flows into the humidifying container 331 of the humidifying part 330 through 360 is repeated.
  • the indoor air introduced into the first indoor air passage 141 is heated by the first heater 120 via the filter 110.
  • the indoor air heated while passing through the first heater 120 passes through the first region 210 of the humidity control rotor 200.
  • the heated indoor air passes through the first region 210 to evaporate the moisture of the adsorbent. Create indoor air.
  • the indoor air passing through the first area 210 flows through the second indoor air passage 142 and is discharged into the room.
  • Humidification operation is made by the above process, and when the operation stops after the end of the humidification operation or after a predetermined time humidification operation by draining the residual water of the humidification tank 331 to the drain water tank 338, the humidification filter due to the increased concentration of water.
  • the scale may be prevented from being accumulated in the driving unit for rotating the 332 or the humidification filter 332.
  • the remaining water in the humidification tank 331 is drained to the drain water tank 338, and then the second blower 310 is operated for a predetermined time to operate the interior of the humidification tank 331 and the humidifying air flow path 380. To dry. Through this process, it is possible to prevent contamination due to residual moisture in the humidified air flow path 380 and the humidification container 331 which are waste flow paths.
  • the first blower 130, the second blower 310, and the second heater 350 are turned on.
  • the first heater 120 maintains an off state.
  • the humidification filter 332 is stopped rotation, the remaining water of the humidification tank 331 is drained to the drain water tank 338, the interior of the empty space, the supply of water or water to the interior space of the humidification tank 331 Is not done. In this case, when the water is injected into the humidification filter 332, the water injection is stopped.
  • the indoor air introduced into the first indoor air passage 141 passes through the first region 210 of the humidity control rotor 200 through the filter 110 and the condensation heat exchanger 370. While moisture contained in the indoor air is attached to the adsorbent of the first region (210). The indoor air from which moisture is removed from the first area 210 is discharged into the room through the second indoor air passage 142.
  • the air in the humidifying air passage 380 is condensed in the heat exchanger 370, the heat recovery heat exchanger 320, the humidification tube 331, the droplet separator 340, and the second heater 350. ) In order. In this case, since the inside of the humidification container 331 is an empty space, the air only passes through without supplying moisture.
  • the air is heated while passing through the second heater 350 to pass through the second region 220.
  • the moisture adhering to the adsorbent of the second region 220 is evaporated to the filter 360 in a humid air state. Flow.
  • the air passing through the heat recovery heat exchanger 320 flows to the condensation heat exchanger 370 after passing through the second blower 310.
  • the condensation heat exchanger 370 heat is exchanged between the air flowing through the second humidified air flow path 382 and the air flowing through the first indoor air flow path 141 to flow the second humidified air flow path 382. Condensation occurs to remove moisture from the air flowing through the second humidified air flow path 382.
  • the condensed water generated in the condensation heat exchanger 370 is collected in the drain water tank 338.
  • the air After passing through the heat recovery heat exchanger 320, the air passes through the humidification tank 331, the droplet separator 340, and the second heater 350, and then circulates repeatedly to the second region 220.
  • a humidifier according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 5.
  • the humidifier according to the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the humidifying air flow path 380-1 communicates with the outside instead of the waste flow path, and all other configurations are the same.
  • the air flowing through the humidifying air flow path 380-1 is a filter 360, a heat recovery heat exchanger 320, a second blower 310, a condensation heat exchanger 370, a heat recovery heat exchanger 320, and a humidification tank ( 331, the droplet separator 340, and the second heater 350 are sequentially passed through the second region 220 of the humidity control rotor 200 and then discharged to the outside. According to this configuration, since no new air flows into the humidity air passage 380-1, residual moisture is not generated, and thus pollution is prevented.

Abstract

A humidity controller according to the present invention comprises: an indoor air channel for discharging indoor air drawn in from an interior again out to the interior; an arid/humid air channel through which moist air for supplying moisture to the indoor air channel flows, or arid air which is to receive moisture from the humid air in the indoor air channel flows; an aridity/humidity rotor comprising a first area through which the indoor air passes, and a second area in which moisture to be supplied to the first area is adsorbed from the arid/humid air channel or adsorbed moisture from the first area is received to supply the arid/humid air channel; a humidification unit for supplying moisture to the air flowing through the arid/humid air channel when in humidification mode; and a control unit for controlling the aridity/humidity rotor and humidification unit when in humidification mode for humidifying the indoor air and dehumidification mode for dehumidifying the indoor air.

Description

습도조절기Humidity Controller
본 발명은 습도조절기에 관한 것으로, 보다 상세하게는 실내공기의 습도를 조절할 수 있는 습도조절기에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a humidity controller, and more particularly to a humidity controller that can control the humidity of the indoor air.
습도조절기는 실내공기의 습도를 높이기 위한 가습모드와 실내공기의 습도를 낮추기 위한 제습모드가 교대로 작동하는 기기로서, 종래의 습도조절기는 가습기와 제습기의 구성을 결합하는 방식으로 개발되어 왔다.The humidity controller is a device in which a humidification mode for increasing the humidity of the indoor air and a dehumidification mode for lowering the humidity of the indoor air alternately operate, and a conventional humidity controller has been developed by combining the configuration of the humidifier and the dehumidifier.
종래의 가습기에는, 수조에 저장된 물을 소정의 온도로 가열함으로써 발생되는 수증기를 실내로 분무하는 가열식 가습기, 수조에 저장된 물을 초음파 진동시켜 미세화된 물 입자를 실내로 분무하는 초음파식 가습기, 젖은 다공질의 필터에 물을 뿌리거나 디스크 타입의 가습필터의 일부분을 수조에 침지시킨 상태에서 회전시킴으로써 가습필터 표면에 부착된 물을 송풍에 의해 기화시키는 기화식 가습기가 알려져 있다.Conventional humidifiers include a heated humidifier for spraying steam generated by heating water stored in a water tank to a predetermined temperature, an ultrasonic humidifier for spraying microscopic water particles into a room by ultrasonic vibration of water stored in the tank, and a wet porous material. Vaporized humidifiers are known in which water attached to the surface of a humidification filter is vaporized by blowing by sprinkling water on a filter or rotating a portion of a disc type humidification filter in a water tank.
상기 종래의 가습기는, 가습기의 작동이 반복됨에 따라 가습필터나 수조에 물때 또는 스케일이 끼게 된다. 상기 스케일은 금속이온(칼슘이온, 마그네슘 이온 등)이 포함된 수돗물이 공기를 가습하기 위한 물질로서 사용되는 경우에, 수돗물이 공기와 접촉되는 과정에서 수돗물이 함유한 금속이온과 공기가 화학반응을 일으켜 생성되는 물질이다. 이러한 스케일이 시간이 경과함에 따라 가습필터나 수조에 쌓이면 가습기의 성능이 저하되는 문제점이 있다.In the conventional humidifier, as the operation of the humidifier is repeated, the scale or scale is caught in the humidification filter or the water tank. When the tap water containing metal ions (calcium ions, magnesium ions, etc.) is used as a material for humidifying the air, the metal ions and the air containing the tap water undergo chemical reactions when the tap water is in contact with the air. It is a substance produced. If the scale is accumulated in the humidification filter or the water tank over time, there is a problem that the performance of the humidifier is reduced.
또한, 상기 종래의 가습기 중 외부공기가 가습장치를 통과하도록 되어 있는 가습기는, 비록 오염물질을 필터링하는 공기청정필터나 살균장치 등이 포함되어 있더라도 필터 등 소모품을 교체없이 사용하거나 주기적인 청소를 하지 않을 경우에는 항상 습기에 노출된 유로와 가습필터 등에 세균이 번식하게 되는 문제점이 있다. In addition, among the conventional humidifiers, humidifiers in which external air passes through the humidifier, do not use consumables such as filters or periodically clean them even if air cleaner filters or sterilizers that filter contaminants are included. If not, there is a problem that bacteria are always propagated in the channel and the humidification filter exposed to moisture.
또한, 세균으로 오염된 물이 살균되지 않은 상태에서 실내로 분무되기 때문에 인체(특히, 환자나 유아의 인체)에 극히 해롭고, 살균이 되었다 하더라도 물에 남아 있는 악취 등이 가습시에 실내로 퍼질 수 있는 문제점이 있다.In addition, since water contaminated with bacteria is sprayed into the room without being sterilized, it is extremely harmful to the human body (especially the human body of a patient or infant), and even if sterilized, odors remaining in the water may spread to the room during humidification. There is a problem.
한편, 종래의 가습기로서 흡착식(Desiccant) 가습기가 알려져 있다. 상기 흡착식 가습기는 흡착재를 사용하여 외기의 수분을 흡수한 후 열을 사용하여 흡수한 수분을 재생하여 실내로 공급하는 방식으로 무급수 가습이 가능하며 가습장치 내부가 위생적인 장점이 있다.On the other hand, a conventional humidifier is known as a conventional humidifier. The adsorptive humidifier absorbs moisture in the outside air using an adsorbent and then regenerates the absorbed moisture using heat to supply the room to an indoor water supply, and the inside of the humidifier is hygienic.
그러나 종래의 흡착식 가습기는 가습능력에 비해 부피가 크고, 외기의 온도와 습도에 의해 가습능력의 변화가 심하며, 겨울철에 온도가 낮아 절대습도가 낮은 국가의 경우에는 많은 가습량이 필요한데 상대적으로 가습능력이 작은 흡착식 가습기를 상용화시킬 수 없는 문제점이 있다.However, conventional adsorptive humidifiers have a larger volume than humidification capacity, and the humidification capacity is severely changed by the temperature and humidity of the outside air, and in the case of low absolute humidity in winter, a large amount of humidification is required. There is a problem that a small adsorption humidifier cannot be commercialized.
종래의 디스크 타입의 기화식 가습기의 일례로, 대한민국 등록실용신안 제20-468403호가 공개되어 있다.As an example of a conventional disk-type vaporized humidifier, Korean Utility Model Registration No. 20-468403 is disclosed.
또한, 종래의 제습기로는 실내 공간의 습한 공기를 흡입하여 냉매가 흐르는 응축기 및 증발기로 이루어진 열교환기를 통과하도록 하여 습도를 낮추는 냉매 압축식 제습기와, 제습로터를 통과시켜 습도를 낮춘 후 실내공간으로 제습된 공기를 다시 토출하여 실내의 습도를 낮추는 데시컨트(제습로터) 방식의 제습기가 있다.In addition, the conventional dehumidifier is a refrigerant compressed dehumidifier that lowers the humidity by passing the heat exchanger consisting of a condenser and an evaporator through which the refrigerant flows by sucking the humid air in the indoor space, and dehumidifying the indoor space after lowering the humidity by passing the dehumidification rotor. There is a desiccant (dehumidification rotor) type dehumidifier to discharge the air again to lower the humidity of the room.
냉매 압축식 제습기는 증발기 표면에 결로에 의한 위생문제가 발생하고, 압축기 구동에 따른 소음이 발생하며, 압축기가 내장되기 위한 공간이 필요하여 제습기의 크기가 크게 되는 문제점이 있다.The refrigerant compressed dehumidifier has a problem of hygiene caused by condensation on the surface of the evaporator, noise generated by driving the compressor, and a size of the dehumidifier is increased because a space for the compressor is built in.
상기한 압축기와 냉매회로를 이용한 습도조절기로서 대한민국 등록특허 제10-0740770호가 공개되어 있다. Korean Patent No. 10-0740770 is disclosed as a humidity controller using the compressor and the refrigerant circuit.
또한 대한민국 등록특허 제10-688209호에는 가습모드와 제습모드 및 환기모드가 선택적으로 작동하는 공기조화기가 공개되어 있는데, 흡착식(Desiccant) 가습장치를 이용하여 외기의 수분을 흡수하여 실내 가습이 이루어지므로 앞서 설명했던 가습능력이 떨어지는 문제점이 있다. 또한, 가습모드와 제습모드를 전환하기 위해 유로를 전환하는 수단이 구비됨으로 인해 구성이 복잡해지는 문제점이 있다.In addition, Korean Patent No. 10-688209 discloses an air conditioner in which the humidification mode, the dehumidification mode, and the ventilation mode are selectively operated, and the indoor humidification is performed by absorbing moisture from the outside air using a desiccant humidifier. There is a problem that the above-described humidification capacity is poor. In addition, there is a problem in that the configuration is complicated because the means for switching the flow path for switching between the humidification mode and the dehumidification mode.
본 발명은 상술한 제반 문제점을 해결하기 위해 안출된 것으로, 가습모드시 가습능력이 크고 가습량의 조절이 용이한 습도조절기를 제공하고자 함에 그 목적이 있다.The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a humidity controller having a large humidification capacity and easy control of the amount of humidification in the humidification mode.
본 발명의 다른 목적은, 2개의 히터를 교대로 동작시킴으로써 간단한 구성에 의해 가습과 제습을 구현할 수 있는 습도조절기를 제공하고자 함에 있다.Another object of the present invention is to provide a humidity controller capable of implementing humidification and dehumidification by a simple configuration by operating two heaters alternately.
본 발명의 다른 목적은, 스케일에 의한 가습능력이 저하되는 것을 방지할 수 있고, 가습필터의 세균번식을 방지할 수 있으며, 수조의 오염을 방지할 수 있는 습도조절기를 제공하고자 함에 있다.Another object of the present invention is to provide a humidity controller capable of preventing the humidification capacity of the scale from being lowered, preventing bacteria propagation in the humidification filter, and preventing contamination of the water tank.
본 발명의 다른 목적은, 히터의 소비전력을 감소시킬 수 있는 습도조절기를 제공하고자 함에 있다.Another object of the present invention is to provide a humidity controller capable of reducing power consumption of a heater.
상술한 목적을 달성하기 위한 본 발명의 습도조절기는, 실내로부터 유입된 실내공기를 다시 실내로 배출시키기 위한 실내공기유로(140); 상기 실내공기유로(140)에 수분을 공급하기 위해 습한 공기가 유동하거나 상기 실내공기유로(140)의 습한 공기로부터 수분을 공급받을 건조한 공기가 유동하는 조습공기유로(380,380-1); 상기 실내공기가 통과하는 제1영역(210)과, 상기 제1영역(210)에 공급할 수분을 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)로부터 흡착하거나 상기 제1영역(210)에서 흡착된 수분을 공급받아 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)로 공급하기 위한 제2영역(220)으로 이루어진 조습로터(200); 가습모드시 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)를 유동하는 공기에 수분을 공급하는 가습부(330); 상기 실내공기를 가습하기 위한 가습모드와 상기 실내공기를 제습하기 위한 제습모드시 상기 조습로터(200)와 가습부(330)를 제어하는 제어부;를 포함한다.Humidity controller of the present invention for achieving the above object, the indoor air flow path 140 for discharging the indoor air introduced from the room back to the room; Humid air flow path (380, 380-1) in which wet air flows to supply water to the indoor air flow path (140) or dry air flows to receive water from the wet air of the indoor air flow path (140); The first area 210 through which the indoor air passes and the moisture to be supplied to the first area 210 are adsorbed from the humidifying air passages 380 and 380-1, or the moisture adsorbed in the first area 210 is supplied. Humidification rotor 200 consisting of a second area 220 for receiving and supplying to the humidifying air flow path (380,380-1); A humidifier 330 for supplying moisture to air flowing through the humidified air passages 380 and 380-1 in a humidification mode; And a controller for controlling the humidification rotor 200 and the humidifier 330 in a humidification mode for humidifying the indoor air and a dehumidification mode for dehumidifying the indoor air.
상기 실내공기유로(140)에는 제1히터(120)가 구비되고, 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)에는 제2히터(350)가 구비되며, 상기 제1히터(120)는 가습모드시 온(On)되어 상기 제1영역(210)에 공급되는 실내공기를 가열시키고, 상기 제2히터(350)는 제습모드시 온(On)되어 상기 제2영역(220)에 공급되는 공기를 가열시키는 것일 수 있다.The indoor air flow path 140 is provided with a first heater 120, the humidifying air flow paths 380 and 380-1 are provided with a second heater 350, and the first heater 120 is turned on in the humidification mode. (On) to heat indoor air supplied to the first region 210, and the second heater 350 is turned on in a dehumidification mode to heat air supplied to the second region 220. It may be.
상기 실내공기유로(140)의 실내공기를 유동시키기 위한 제1송풍기(130), 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)의 공기를 유동시키기 위한 제2송풍기(310)를 더 포함할 수 있다.The air blower 130 may further include a first blower 130 for flowing indoor air of the indoor air flow path 140 and a second blower 310 for flowing air in the humidifying air flow paths 380 and 380-1.
상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)와 실내공기유로(140)사이에는 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)를 유동하는 공기와 상기 실내공기 사이에 열교환이 이루어져, 제습모드시 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)를 유동하는 공기의 수분을 응축시키기 위한 응축 열교환기(370)가 구비된 것일 수 있다.Between the humidifying air flow path (380, 380-1) and the indoor air flow path 140, the heat exchange between the air flowing through the humidity air flow path (380, 380-1) and the indoor air is made, the humidity air flow path (380,380) in the dehumidification mode The condensation heat exchanger 370 may be provided to condense moisture of the air flowing through −1.
상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)의 공기를 유동시키기 위한 제2송풍기(310)가 구비되고; 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)는, 상기 제2송풍기(310)의 입구단에 연결되는 제1조습공기유로(381)와, 상기 제2송풍기(310)의 출구단과 제2영역(220) 사이를 연결하는 제2조습공기유로(382)로 이루어지고; 제습모드시 상기 제1조습공기유로(381)를 유동하는 공기의 열을 상기 제2조습공기유로(382)를 유동하는 공기에 전달하기 위한 열회수 열교환기(320)가 구비된 것일 수 있다.A second blower 310 for flowing air in the humidity air passages 380 and 380-1; The humidifying air passages 380 and 380-1 may include a first humidifying air passage 381 connected to an inlet end of the second blower 310, an outlet end of the second blower 310, and a second region 220. A second humidifying air flow path 382 for connecting therebetween; In the dehumidification mode, the heat recovery heat exchanger 320 may be provided to transfer the heat of the air flowing through the first humidified air passage 381 to the air flowing through the second humidified air passage 382.
상기 가습부(330)는 가습모드시 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)를 유동하는 공기에 수분을 공급하고, 제습모드시 상기 수분의 공급을 중단하는 것일 수 있다.The humidifier 330 may supply moisture to air flowing through the humidifying air flow paths 380 and 380-1 in the humidification mode, and stop supply of the moisture in the dehumidification mode.
상기 가습부(330)는 그 내부공간(331a)이 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)와 연통하도록 연결된 가습통(331)을 포함하고, 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)를 유동하는 공기가 상기 가습통(331)의 내부공간(331a)을 통과하는 과정에서 수분이 공급되는 것일 수 있다.The humidifying part 330 includes a humidifying tank 331 connected to the internal space 331a so as to communicate with the humidifying air flow paths 380 and 380-1, and air flowing through the humidifying air flow paths 380 and 380-1 is provided. Water may be supplied in the process of passing through the internal space 331a of the humidification container 331.
상기 가습통(331)의 내부공간(331a)에는 가습필터(332)가 구비되고, 상기 가습공기가 상기 가습필터(332)를 통과하면서 가습필터(332)의 수분을 증발시키는 것일 수 있다. 이 경우 상기 가습필터(332)는 가습모드시 상기 가습통(331) 내부에 채워진 물에 일부가 침지되고, 제습모드시 상기 가습통(331) 내부의 물은 배수되는 것일 수 있다.A humidification filter 332 may be provided in the internal space 331a of the humidification barrel 331, and the humidifying air may pass through the humidification filter 332 to evaporate the moisture of the humidification filter 332. In this case, the humidification filter 332 may be a part of the water filled in the humidification barrel 331 in the humidification mode, the water inside the humidification barrel 331 in the dehumidification mode may be drained.
상기 가습통(331)의 물 수위를 감지하기 위한 수위감지센서가 구비되고, 상기 가습통(331)에 상기 물을 공급하기 위한 물공급부(334,335)가 구비되며, 상기 수위감지센서에서 측정된 수위에 따라 상기 물공급부(334,335)에 의한 물의 공급을 제어하는 것일 수 있다.A water level sensor for sensing the water level of the humidification container 331 is provided, and water supply units 334 and 335 for supplying the water to the humidification container 331 are provided, and the water level measured by the water level detection sensor. According to this may be to control the supply of water by the water supply unit (334,335).
가습모드시 상기 가습필터(332)에 물을 분사하기 위한 분사수단이 구비된 것일 수 있다.In the humidifying mode, the humidifying filter 332 may be provided with a spray means for spraying water.
상기 가습통(331)에 물을 공급하기 위한 공급수조(335)와, 상기 가습통(331)에서 배출된 물을 저장하기 위한 배수수조(338)가 구비되고; 상기 가습통(331)과 공급수조(335) 사이에는 상기 물의 공급 여부를 제어하기 위한 공급밸브(334)가 구비되며; 상기 가습통(331)과 배수수조(338) 사이에는 상기 물의 배수 여부를 제어하기 위한 배수밸브(337)가 구비된 것일 수 있다.A supply water tank 335 for supplying water to the humidification tank 331, and a drain water tank 338 for storing water discharged from the humidification tank 331; A supply valve 334 is provided between the humidifying container 331 and the supply water tank 335 to control whether the water is supplied; A drain valve 337 may be provided between the humidifying tank 331 and the drain water tank 338 to control whether the water is drained.
상기 가습부(330)와 상기 제2영역(220)의 입구단 사이에는 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)를 유동하는 공기로부터 물방울을 분리하기 위한 액적분리기(340)가 구비된 것일 수 있다.A droplet separator 340 may be provided between the humidifying part 330 and the inlet end of the second region 220 to separate water droplets from air flowing through the humidifying air flow paths 380 and 380-1.
상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1) 내부의 공기를 유동시키기 위한 제2송풍기(310)가 구비되고, 상기 제2송풍기(310)는 가습운전 종료 후 상기 가습부(330) 내부를 건조시키기 위해 설정된 시간 동안 작동되는 것일 수 있다.A second blower 310 is provided for flowing air in the humidifying air flow passages 380 and 380-1, and the second blower 310 is set to dry the inside of the humidifier 330 after the humidification operation is finished. It may be working for hours.
상기 가습통(331)에 물을 공급하기 위한 공급수조(335)와, 상기 가습통(331)에서 배출된 물을 저장하기 위한 배수수조(338)가 구비되고; 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)와 실내공기유로(140)사이에는 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)를 유동하는 공기와 상기 실내공기 사이에 열교환기 이루어져, 제습모드시 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)를 유동하는 공기의 수분을 응축시키기 위한 응축 열교환기(370)가 구비되고; 상기 응축 열교환기(370)에서 생성된 응축수는 상기 배수수조(338)에 저장되는 것일 수 있다.A supply water tank 335 for supplying water to the humidification tank 331, and a drain water tank 338 for storing water discharged from the humidification tank 331; Between the humidifying air flow path (380, 380-1) and the indoor air flow path 140 is made of a heat exchanger between the air flowing through the humidity air flow path (380, 380-1) and the indoor air, the humidity air flow path (380,380) in the dehumidification mode A condensation heat exchanger 370 for condensing moisture in the air flowing through -1); The condensed water generated by the condensation heat exchanger 370 may be stored in the drain water tank 338.
상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)의 공기를 유동시키기 위한 제2송풍기(310)가 구비되고; 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)는, 상기 제2송풍기(310)의 입구단에 연결되는 제1조습공기유로(381)와, 상기 제2송풍기(310)의 출구단과 제2영역(220) 사이를 연결하는 제2조습공기유로(382)로 이루어지고; 상기 제1조습공기유로(381)에는 그 내부를 유동하는 공기의 이물질을 여과하기 위한 필터(360)가 구비된 것일 수 있다.A second blower 310 for flowing air in the humidity air passages 380 and 380-1; The humidifying air passages 380 and 380-1 may include a first humidifying air passage 381 connected to an inlet end of the second blower 310, an outlet end of the second blower 310, and a second region 220. A second humidifying air flow path 382 for connecting therebetween; The first humidified air flow path 381 may be provided with a filter 360 for filtering foreign matter in the air flowing therein.
상기 조습공기유로(380)는 폐(閉)유로로 이루어진 것일 수 있다. 이 경우 상기 조습공기유로(380)에 자외선을 조사하는 자외선 살균램프가 구비될 수 있다.The humidity air flow path 380 may be made of a waste (閉) flow path. In this case, an ultraviolet sterilization lamp for irradiating ultraviolet rays to the humidity air passage 380 may be provided.
상기 조습공기유로(380-1)의 일측단과 타측단은 실외와 연통하는 것일 수 있다.One end and the other end of the humidity air passage 380-1 may be in communication with the outdoors.
상기 실내공기유로(140)의 입구측에는 습도센서가 구비되고, 상기 제어부는 상기 습도센서에서 감지된 실내공기의 습도에 따라 상기 가습모드와 제습모드 중 어느 하나의 모드가 가동되도록 제어하는 것일 수 있다.A humidity sensor may be provided at an inlet side of the indoor air passage 140, and the controller may control one of the humidification mode and the dehumidification mode to operate according to the humidity of the indoor air detected by the humidity sensor. .
상기 조습로터(200)는, 회전에 의해 상기 제1영역(210)과 제2영역(220)을 교대로 통과하면서 상기 제1영역(210) 또는 제2영역(220)에서 수분을 흡착하고 그 흡착된 수분을 증발시키기 위한 흡착재를 더 포함하는 것일 수 있다.The humidification rotor 200 alternately passes through the first region 210 and the second region 220 by rotation to adsorb moisture in the first region 210 or the second region 220. It may be to further include an adsorbent for evaporating the adsorbed moisture.
상기 흡착재의 표면에는 고분자 제습제가 코팅된 것일 수 있다.The surface of the adsorbent may be coated with a polymer dehumidifier.
본 발명에 의하면, 조습공기유로를 유동하는 공기에 수분을 공급하기 위한 가습부와 조습로터 및 히터를 구비함으로써 가습능력을 향상시킬 수 있고, 가습량의 조절이 용이하여 쾌적한 실내 환경을 조성할 수 있다.According to the present invention, by providing a humidifying part, a humidifying rotor and a heater for supplying moisture to air flowing through the humidifying air flow path, the humidification ability can be improved, and the amount of humidification can be easily adjusted to create a comfortable indoor environment. .
또한, 실내공기유로와 조습공기유로에 각각 히터를 구비하고 가습모드와 제습모드시 선택적으로 온(On)시킴으로써 가습능력과 제습능력의 조절이 용이하고, 습도조절기의 구성을 단순화시킬 수 있다.In addition, by providing a heater in the indoor air flow path and the humidification air flow path, respectively, and selectively turn on in the humidification mode and the dehumidification mode, it is easy to control the humidification capacity and the dehumidification capacity, and the configuration of the humidity controller can be simplified.
또한, 조습로터를 통과하기 전후의 실내공기 사이에 열교환이 이루어지는 열회수 열교환기를 구비함으로써 히터의 소비전력을 감소시킬 수 있다.In addition, it is possible to reduce the power consumption of the heater by providing a heat recovery heat exchanger is a heat exchange between the indoor air before and after passing through the humidity control rotor.
또한, 조습공기유로 상에 액적분리기를 구비하여 물방울을 분리하고 기체성분만 통과시킴으로써 조습로터의 흡착재 변형으로 인한 성능 저하를 방지할 수 있다.In addition, by providing a droplet separator on the humidifying air flow path to separate the water droplets and passing only the gas component it is possible to prevent the performance degradation due to the adsorption material deformation of the humidifying rotor.
또한, 조습로터의 흡착영역에는 수분만 공급되므로 스케일 발생으로 인한 조습 성능 저하를 방지할 수 있다. In addition, since only moisture is supplied to the adsorption region of the humidity control rotor, it is possible to prevent a decrease in humidity performance due to scale generation.
또한, 실내공기가 유동하는 실내공기유로와 조습로터는 습하지 않은 환경이 형성되고, 조습공기유로 및 가습통도 운전 종료 후 건조한 상태를 유지하며, 자외선 살균램프로 살균처리함으로써 세균번식을 방지할 수 있어 위생적인 환경을 제공할 수 있다.In addition, the indoor air flow path and the humidification rotor in which the indoor air flows are formed in a non-humid environment, and the humidity air flow path and the humidification barrel are kept dry after the operation is finished, and germ-treatment can be prevented by sterilizing with an ultraviolet sterilization lamp. It can provide a hygienic environment.
도 1은 본 발명의 제1실시예에 의한 습도조절기의 구성을 보여주는 도면1 is a view showing the configuration of a humidity controller according to a first embodiment of the present invention
도 2는 본 발명에 의한 가습부 구성을 보여주는 도면Figure 2 is a view showing the configuration of the humidifying unit according to the present invention
도 3은 본 발명의 제1실시예에 의한 습도조절기에서 가습모드시 동작 상태를 보여주는 도면3 is a view showing an operating state in the humidification mode in the humidity controller according to the first embodiment of the present invention
도 4는 본 발명의 제1실시예에 의한 습도조절기에서 제습모드시 동작 상태를 보여주는 도면4 is a view showing an operating state in the dehumidification mode in the humidity controller according to the first embodiment of the present invention;
도 5는 본 발명의 제2실시예에 의한 습도조절기의 구성을 보여주는 도면5 is a view showing the configuration of a humidity controller according to a second embodiment of the present invention;
** 부호의 설명 **** Explanation of Codes **
110 : 필터 120 : 제1히터110: filter 120: the first heater
130 : 제1송풍기 140 : 실내공기유로130: first blower 140: indoor air flow path
200 : 조습로터 210 : 제1영역200: humidity control rotor 210: the first area
220 : 제2영역 310 : 제2송풍기220: second area 310: second blower
320 : 열회수 열교환기 330 : 가습부320: heat recovery heat exchanger 330: humidification unit
331 : 가습통 332 : 가습필터331: humidification container 332: humidification filter
333 : 공급배관 334 : 공급밸브333: supply piping 334: supply valve
335 : 가습수조 336 : 배수배관335: humidification tank 336: drainage pipe
337 : 배수밸브 338 : 배수수조337: drain valve 338: drain water tank
340 : 액적분리기 350 : 제2히터340: droplet separator 350: second heater
360 : 필터 370 : 응축 열교환기360: filter 370: condensation heat exchanger
380,380-1 : 조습공기유로380,380-1: Humidity air flow path
이하 첨부한 도면을 참조하여 본 발명의 바람직한 실시예에 대한 구성 및 작용을 상세히 설명하면 다음과 같다. Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
<제1실시예>First Embodiment
도 1과 도 2를 참조하여 제1실시예에 의한 습도조절기에 대해 설명한다. A humidity controller according to a first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.
본 발명에 의한 습도조절기는, 실내로부터 유입된 실내공기를 다시 실내로 배출시키기 위한 실내공기유로(140), 상기 실내공기유로(140)에 수분을 공급하기 위해 습한 공기가 유동하거나 상기 실내공기유로(140)의 습한 공기로부터 수분을 공급받을 건조한 공기가 유동하는 조습공기유로(380), 상기 실내공기가 통과하는 제1영역(210)과 상기 제1영역(210)에 공급할 수분을 상기 조습공기유로(380)로부터 흡착하거나 상기 제1영역(210)에서 흡착된 수분을 공급받아 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)로 공급하기 위한 제2영역(220)으로 이루어진 조습로터(200), 가습모드시 상기 조습공기유로(380)를 유동하는 공기에 수분을 공급하는 가습부(330), 상기 실내공기를 가습하기 위한 가습모드와 상기 실내공기를 제습하기 위한 제습모드시 상기 조습로터(200)와 가습부(330)를 제어하는 제어부를 포함하여 이루어진다.Humidity regulator according to the present invention, the indoor air flow path 140 for discharging the indoor air introduced from the room back to the room, the humid air flows to supply water to the indoor air flow path 140 or the indoor air flow path Humidity air flow path 380 through which dry air to receive moisture from the humid air of 140 flows, the first area 210 through which the indoor air passes and the moisture to be supplied to the first area 210. Humidification rotor 200, the humidification mode consisting of a second area 220 for supplying the adsorption from the flow path 380 or the moisture adsorbed in the first region 210 to the humidification air flow path (380,380-1) Humidification unit 330 for supplying water to the air flowing in the humidifying air flow path 380, the humidification mode for humidifying the indoor air and the humidification rotor 200 and in the dehumidification mode for dehumidifying the indoor air Control the humidifier 330 It may comprise a control unit.
상기 실내공기유로(140)는, 상기 제1영역(210)의 입구단에 연결되어 실내공기가 유입되는 유로를 형성하는 제1실내공기유로(141)와, 상기 제1영역(210)의 출구단에 연결되어 실내공기가 배출되는 유로를 형성하는 제2실내공기유로(142)로 이루어진다.The indoor air passage 140 is connected to an inlet end of the first region 210 to form a first air passage 141 for forming a passage through which indoor air flows, and an outlet of the first region 210. The second indoor air passage 142 is connected to the stage to form a passage for discharging indoor air.
상기 제1실내공기유로(141)에는 필터(110), 응축 열교환기(370), 제1히터(120)가 순차 구비되고, 상기 제2실내공기유로(142)에는 제1송풍기(130)가 구비된다. A filter 110, a condensation heat exchanger 370, and a first heater 120 are sequentially provided in the first indoor air passage 141, and a first blower 130 is provided in the second indoor air passage 142. It is provided.
상기 필터(110)는 제1실내공기유로(141)로 유입되는 실내공기에 포함된 이물질을 여과한다.The filter 110 filters foreign substances contained in indoor air introduced into the first indoor air passage 141.
상기 제1히터(120)는 가습모드시 온(On)되어 제1실내공기유로(141)를 통과하는 실내공기를 가열하여 조습로터(200)의 제1영역(210)에 가열된 공기를 공급한다. 상기 제1영역(210)에서는 상기 가열된 공기로 인해 수분의 증발량이 증가하여 가습능력을 향상시킬 수 있다.The first heater 120 is turned on in the humidification mode and heats indoor air passing through the first indoor air passage 141 to supply heated air to the first region 210 of the humidification rotor 200. do. In the first region 210, the amount of evaporation of water is increased due to the heated air, thereby improving a humidification ability.
상기 제1송풍기(130)는 실내공기를 실내공기유로(140)로 흡입하기 위한 흡입력을 제공하는 것으로서, 제2실내공기유로(142)에 설치될 수도 있고, 제1실내공기유로(141)에 설치될 수도 있다.The first blower 130 provides suction power for sucking indoor air into the indoor air flow path 140, and may be installed in the second indoor air flow path 142 or in the first indoor air flow path 141. It may be installed.
상기 응축 열교환기(370)는, 조습공기유로(380)를 유동하는 공기와 제1실내공기유로(141)를 유동하는 실내공기 사이에 열교환이 이루어지도록 구비되어, 제습모드시 조습공기유로(380)를 유동하는 공기의 수분을 응축시키게 된다.The condensation heat exchanger 370 is provided to exchange heat between the air flowing in the humidifying air flow path 380 and the indoor air flowing in the first indoor air flow path 141. Will condense moisture in the air flowing through
상기 조습로터(200)에는 그 내부에 공기의 수분을 흡착하기 위한 흡착재가 구비된다. 제습모드시 제1영역(210)에 위치한 흡착재는 실내공기의 수분을 흡착하고, 수분을 흡수한 흡착재가 회전하여 제2영역(220)에 위치하게 되면 조습공기유로(380)를 유동하는 공기에 수분을 방출시킴으로써 실내공기를 제습하게 된다. 이와 반대로 가습모드시 제2영역(220)에 위치한 흡착재는 조습공기유로(380)를 유동하는 공기로부터 수분을 흡착하고, 수분을 흡착한 흡착재가 회전하여 제1영역(210)에 위치하게 되면 실내공기유로(140)를 유동하는 공기에 수분을 방출시킴으로써 실내공기를 가습하게 된다. The humidity control rotor 200 is provided with an adsorbent for adsorbing moisture in the air therein. In the dehumidification mode, the adsorbent located in the first region 210 adsorbs moisture in the indoor air, and when the adsorbent absorbing the moisture is rotated and positioned in the second region 220, the adsorbent in the dehumidifying air flow path 380 flows to the air. By releasing moisture, indoor air is dehumidified. On the contrary, in the humidification mode, the adsorbent located in the second region 220 adsorbs moisture from the air flowing through the humidifying air flow path 380, and when the adsorbent adsorbing the moisture is rotated and positioned in the first region 210, the room is indoors. The indoor air is humidified by releasing moisture to the air flowing through the air flow path 140.
상기 제1영역(210)과 제2영역(220)은 서로 분리되어 있고, 상기 조습로터(200)는 중앙에 구비된 축을 중심으로 구동부(미도시)에 의해 회전하도록 되어 있다.The first region 210 and the second region 220 are separated from each other, and the humidity control rotor 200 is rotated by a driving unit (not shown) about an axis provided in the center.
상기 흡착재의 표면에는 고분자 제습제가 코팅될 수 있다. 상기 고분자 제습제(Desiccant Polymer)는 전해질 고분자 물질로 수분과 접촉시 이온화가 되는데, 흡착재에 수분이 접촉하게 되면 이온 농도차에 의한 삼투압 현상으로 세균이 흡착재로부터 제거되므로, 항균 효과를 발생시킨다. 또한, 악취를 발생시키는 암모니아나 황화수소 등도 극성 분자로 이온화된 고분자 제습제에 달라붙어 탈취 효과를 발생시킨다. The surface of the adsorbent may be coated with a polymer dehumidifier. The polymer dehumidifying agent (Desiccant Polymer) is an electrolyte polymer material and is ionized when contacted with water. When moisture comes into contact with the adsorbent, bacteria are removed from the adsorbent due to the osmotic pressure caused by the difference in ion concentration, thereby generating an antibacterial effect. In addition, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and the like, which cause odors, also adhere to polymer dehumidifiers ionized with polar molecules to generate deodorizing effects.
상기 조습공기유로(380)에는 제2송풍기(310), 열회수 열교환기(320), 가습부(330), 액적분리기(340), 제2히터(350), 필터(360), 응축 열교환기(370)가 구비된다. 상기 제2송풍기(310)는 상기 조습공기유로(380) 상에 구비되어 조습공기유로(380) 내부의 공기를 제2영역(220)의 입구단을 향해 유동시킨다.The humidifying air flow path 380 includes a second blower 310, a heat recovery heat exchanger 320, a humidifier 330, a droplet separator 340, a second heater 350, a filter 360, and a condensation heat exchanger ( 370 is provided. The second blower 310 is provided on the humidifying air passage 380 to flow air in the humidifying air passage 380 toward the inlet end of the second region 220.
상기 조습공기유로(380)는, 상기 제2송풍기(310)의 입구단에 연결되는 제1조습공기유로(381)와, 상기 제2송풍기(310)의 출구단과 제2영역(220) 사이를 연결하는 제2조습공기유로(382)로 이루어진다.The humidifying air flow path 380 is formed between the first humidifying air flow path 381 connected to the inlet end of the second blower 310 and the outlet end of the second blower 310 and the second region 220. The second humidity air passage 382 is connected.
상기 열회수 열교환기(320)는 일측과 타측이 제1조습공기유로(381)와 제2조습공기유로(382)에 각각 연결된다.One side and the other side of the heat recovery heat exchanger 320 are connected to the first humidified air passage 381 and the second humidified air passage 382, respectively.
제습모드시 제2영역(220)을 통과하는 공기는 제2히터(350)에 의해 가열된 공기이고, 제2영역(220)을 통과한 이후에도 다소 높은 온도의 공기가 된다. 따라서 상기 열회수 열교환기(320)는 제1조습공기유로(381)를 유동하는 높은 온도의 공기와 제2조습공기유로(382)를 유동하는 낮은 온도의 공기 사이에 열교환이 이루어지도록 함으로써 제2조습공기유로(382)를 유동하는 공기의 온도를 상승시킨다. 이로 인해 가습부(330)에서 수분의 증발량을 향상시킬 수 있고, 제2히터(350)로 유동하는 공기의 온도를 미리 예열함으로써 제2히터(350)의 소비 전력을 감소시킬 수 있다.In the dehumidification mode, the air passing through the second region 220 is air heated by the second heater 350 and becomes air at a somewhat higher temperature even after passing through the second region 220. Therefore, the heat recovery heat exchanger 320 is a second humidity control by the heat exchange between the high temperature air flowing in the first humidified air flow path 381 and the low temperature air flowing in the second humidified air flow path 382 The temperature of the air flowing through the air passage 382 is raised. Therefore, the amount of evaporation of the moisture in the humidifying unit 330 may be improved, and power consumption of the second heater 350 may be reduced by preheating the temperature of the air flowing in the second heater 350 in advance.
상기 필터(360)는 제2영역(220)의 출구단에 연결된 제1조습공기유로(381)에 구비되어, 제1조습공기유로(381)를 유동하는 공기에 포함된 이물질을 여과한다. 상기 제1영역(210)을 통과하는 실내공기에는 이물질이 포함되어 있을 수 있고, 제1영역(210)에서 흡착재에 이물질이 흡착된 후 제2영역(220)으로 회전하게 되면 공기가 제2영역(220)을 통과하면서 상기 이물질이 제1조습공기유로(381)로 유입될 수 있다. 이러한 이물질은 상기 필터(360)에 의해 여과됨으로써 실내공기로부터 이물질을 제거함과 아울러 조습공기유로(380)에 구비된 가습부(330) 등에 이물질이 유입되는 것을 방지할 수 있다.The filter 360 is provided in the first humidified air passage 381 connected to the outlet end of the second region 220 to filter foreign matter contained in the air flowing through the first humidified air passage 381. The indoor air passing through the first region 210 may include foreign matter. When the foreign matter is adsorbed to the adsorbent in the first region 210 and then rotates to the second region 220, the air is in the second region. The foreign matter may be introduced into the first humidified air passage 381 while passing through the 220. Such foreign matters are filtered by the filter 360 to remove foreign substances from the indoor air and to prevent foreign substances from entering the humidifying unit 330 provided in the humidifying air flow path 380.
도 2를 참조하면, 상기 가습부(330)는, 내부공간(331a)이 상기 조습공기유로(380)와 연통하도록 연결된 가습통(331), 상기 가습통(331)의 내부공간(331a)에 구비된 가습필터(332), 상기 가습통(331)에 물을 공급하기 위한 공급수조(335), 상기 가습통(331)에서 배출된 물을 저장하기 위한 배수수조(338), 상기 가습통(331)과 공급수조(335) 사이를 연결하는 공급배관(333)에 구비된 공급밸브(334), 상기 가습통(331)과 배수수조(338) 사이를 연결하는 배수배관(336)에 구비된 배수밸브(337)로 이루어진다.Referring to FIG. 2, the humidifying unit 330 includes a humidification barrel 331 connected to the internal space 331a so as to communicate with the humidification air flow path 380, and an internal space 331a of the humidification barrel 331. A humidification filter 332 provided, a supply water tank 335 for supplying water to the humidification tank 331, a drain water tank 338 for storing water discharged from the humidification tank 331, the humidification tank ( 331 and the supply valve 334 provided in the supply pipe 333 connecting between the supply tank 335, the drain pipe 336 provided between the humidification tank 331 and the drain water tank 338 is provided A drain valve 337 is formed.
상기 가습통(331) 내부에는 물이 소정의 수위로 채워져 있고, 상기 가습필터(332)는 상기 물에 하단 일부가 침지되도록 구비되어 있다. 상기 가습필터(332)는 종래기술에서 기재한 기화식 가습기의 가습필터와 동일한 구성으로 이루어질 수 있고, 가습필터(332)는 구동부(미도시)에 의해 회전하는 것으로 구성할 수 있다.The humidifier 331 is filled with water at a predetermined level, and the humidification filter 332 is provided so that a portion of the lower end is immersed in the water. The humidification filter 332 may be made of the same configuration as the humidification filter of the vaporization type humidifier described in the prior art, the humidification filter 332 may be configured to rotate by a drive unit (not shown).
가습모드시 상기 제2영역(220)을 통과하면서 건조한 상태가 되어 제1조습공기유로(381)를 유동하는 공기는 가습통(331) 내부공간(331a)으로 유입된 후 가습필터(332) 표면에 부착된 물의 증발로 인해 수분을 공급받아 습한 공기가 되어 제2조습공기유로(382)를 통해 제2영역(220)의 입구단으로 유동한다.In the humidification mode, the air passes through the second region 220 to become dry, and the air flowing through the first humidifying air flow path 381 flows into the humidification barrel 331, the interior space 331a, and then the surface of the humidification filter 332. Water is supplied due to the evaporation of water attached to the water and becomes wet air, and flows to the inlet end of the second region 220 through the second humidifying air passage 382.
상기에서는 가습필터(332)가 물에 일부가 침지되는 것으로 예시하였으나, 가습필터(332)에 물을 분사하기 위한 분사수단을 구비하고, 상기 분사수단에서 분사된 물이 가습필터(332)를 적시는 것으로 구성할 수도 있다. Although the humidification filter 332 is exemplified as being partially immersed in water, the humidification filter 332 is provided with an injection means for injecting water into the humidification filter 332, and the water sprayed from the injection means timely humidifies the filter 332. It can also be configured as.
상기 가습통(331)의 물 수위를 감지하기 위한 수위감지센서(미도시)가 구비될 수 있고, 상기 가습통(331)에 상기 물을 공급하기 위한 공급밸브(334)와 공급수조(335)가 물공급부(334,335)로 기능한다. 따라서 상기 수위감지센서에서 측정된 수위에 따라 상기 물공급부(334,335)에 의한 물의 공급을 제어함으로써 가습필터(332)가 물에 침지되는 정도를 조절하여 가습량을 조절할 수 있다.A water level sensor (not shown) may be provided to detect the water level of the humidification container 331, and a supply valve 334 and a supply water tank 335 for supplying the water to the humidification container 331. Serves as a water supply (334,335). Accordingly, by controlling the supply of water by the water supply units 334 and 335 according to the water level measured by the water level sensor, the amount of humidification may be adjusted by adjusting the degree of the humidification filter 332 being immersed in water.
상기 가습필터(332)에 물을 분사하는 분사수단을 구비하는 경우에는 분사수단의 분사량을 조절함으로써 가습량을 조절할 수 있다.When the humidification filter 332 is provided with an injection means for injecting water, the amount of humidification may be adjusted by adjusting the injection amount of the injection means.
상기 공급밸브(334)는 가습수조(335)의 물을 가습통(331)으로 공급하기 위해 개폐되고, 상기 배수밸브(337)는 가습통(331)의 물을 배수수조(338)로 배수하기 위해 개폐된다.The supply valve 334 is opened and closed to supply the water of the humidification tank 335 to the humidification tank 331, and the drain valve 337 to drain the water of the humidification tank 331 to the drain tank 338. To open and close.
이와 같은 구성으로 이루어진 가습부(330)를 구비하면 가습량의 조절이 가능하고, 가습능력을 향상시킬 수 있어 쾌적한 실내환경을 조성할 수 있다.If the humidification unit 330 having such a configuration is provided, the humidification amount can be adjusted, and the humidification ability can be improved, thereby creating a comfortable indoor environment.
상기에서는 가습수조(335)와 배수수조(338)를 별도의 구성으로 예시하였으나, 가습수조(335)와 배수수조(338)를 일체화시킨 것으로 구성할 수도 있다. 또한, 가습수조(335)에 물을 보충하거나, 배수수조(338)의 물을 버리기 위하여 착탈이 가능하도록 구성할 수도 있다.In the above, the humidifying water tank 335 and the drain water tank 338 are illustrated as separate configurations, but the humidifying water tank 335 and the drain water tank 338 may be configured to be integrated. In addition, in order to replenish water in the humidification tank 335, or to discard the water of the drainage tank 338 may be configured to be removable.
또한, 가습수조(335)와 배수수조(338) 대신 가습수 펌프(미도시)와 배수 펌프(미도시)를 설치하고, 상기 펌프에 각각 호스를 연결함으로써 가습수의 보충과 물의 배수가 가능하도록 구성할 수도 있다.In addition, a humidifying water pump (not shown) and a draining pump (not shown) are installed in place of the humidifying water tank 335 and the drain water tank 338, and a hose is connected to each of the pumps so that the humidification water can be replenished and the water can be drained. It can also be configured.
상기 가습통(331)과 상기 흡착영역(220)의 입구단 사이에는 상기 공기에 포함된 물방울을 분리하기 위한 액적분리기(340)가 제2조습공기유로(382) 상에 구비되어 있다. 상기 조습로터(200)에 구비된 흡착재는 단면 형상이 허니컴(honeycomb) 형상으로 이루어져 있는데, 가습부(330)에서 물방울 상태의 입자가 제2조습공기유로(382)를 통해 제2영역(220)으로 공급되어 제2영역(220)의 흡착재에 부착되면 흡착재의 형상에 변형이 발생하여 성능을 저하시킬 수 있다. 따라서 액적분리기(340)에서 물방울 입자만 분리하여 가습통(331)으로 되돌려보내고, 기체성분만 통과시켜 제2영역(220)으로 공급되도록 함으로써 조습로터(200)의 성능 저하를 방지할 수 있다.A droplet separator 340 for separating the water droplets included in the air is provided on the second humidifying air flow path 382 between the humidifying barrel 331 and the inlet end of the adsorption region 220. The adsorption material provided in the humidification rotor 200 has a cross-sectional shape of a honeycomb shape. Particles in the water droplets form the second region 220 through the second humidification air flow path 382 in the humidification part 330. When supplied to and adhered to the adsorbent of the second region 220, deformation of the adsorbent may occur, thereby degrading performance. Therefore, only the droplets are separated from the droplet separator 340 and returned to the humidifier 331, and only the gaseous components are passed through the second region 220 so as to be supplied to the second region 220.
상기 조습공기유로(380)는 폐(閉)유로로 이루어져 제2송풍기(310)에 의해 압송되는 공기는 응축 열교환기(370), 열회수 열교환기(320), 가습통(331), 액적분리기(340), 제2영역(220), 필터(360), 열회수 열교환기(320)를 순차 거침으로써 반복 순환된다.The humidifying air flow path 380 is composed of a waste flow path, and the air compressed by the second blower 310 is a condensation heat exchanger 370, a heat recovery heat exchanger 320, a humidification tank 331, and a droplet separator ( 340, the second region 220, the filter 360, and the heat recovery heat exchanger 320 are sequentially circulated by passing through them.
또한, 상기 조습공기유로(380)는 폐(閉)유로로 이루어져 있어, 유로 내부에 세균이 증식할 수 있다. 따라서 조습공기유로(380)를 자외선이 투과되는 투명한 재질로 구성하고, 조습공기유로(380)에 자외선을 조사하는 자외선 살균램프를 구비함으로써 조습공기유로(380)를 위생적으로 유지할 수 있다.In addition, the humidity air flow path 380 is composed of a waste (閉) flow path, the bacteria can grow inside the flow path. Therefore, the humidity air passage 380 may be made of a transparent material through which ultraviolet rays are transmitted, and the humidity air passage 380 may be hygienically maintained by providing an ultraviolet sterilization lamp for irradiating ultraviolet rays to the humidity air passage 380.
상기 실내공기유로(140)의 입구측에는 습도센서(미도시)가 구비되고, 상기 제어부는 상기 습도센서에서 감지된 실내공기의 습도에 따라 가습모드와 제습모드 중 어느 하나의 모드가 가동되도록 제어할 수 있다.A humidity sensor (not shown) is provided at an inlet side of the indoor air flow passage 140, and the control unit controls to operate one of a humidification mode and a dehumidification mode according to the humidity of the indoor air detected by the humidity sensor. Can be.
상기와 같은 구성으로 이루어진 습도조절기에서 가습모드와 제습모드에 대해 설명한다. 도 3과 도 4에서 점선으로 표시된 부분은 습기의 이동경로를 나타낸다.A humidification mode and a dehumidification mode in the humidity controller having the above configuration will be described. In FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the part indicated by the dotted line indicates the movement path of moisture.
도 3에 도시된 바와 같이, 가습모드가 가동되면, 제1송풍기(130)와 제2송풍기(310)와 제1히터(120)가 온(On)되고, 조습로터(200)는 회전되며, 가습통(331) 내부에는 물이 채워져 물이 침지된 가습필터(332)를 회전시키거나 가습필터(332)에 물을 분사함으로써 가습필터(332)에 수분이 부착되도록 한다. 도 3에서는 이를 가습부(330)의 온(On)으로 표시하였다. 이 경우 제2히터(350)는 오프(Off)상태를 유지한다.As shown in FIG. 3, when the humidification mode is operated, the first blower 130, the second blower 310, and the first heater 120 are turned on, and the humidification rotor 200 is rotated. The humidifier 331 is filled with water so that the moisture is attached to the humidification filter 332 by rotating the humidification filter 332 immersed in water or by spraying water on the humidification filter 332. In FIG. 3, this is indicated as the on of the humidifier 330. In this case, the second heater 350 maintains an off state.
상기 가습필터(332)에 물을 분사하는 경우 분사되는 물의 양이 적으면 가습필터(332)가 건조하게 되어 가습필터(332) 표면에 스케일이 쌓이는 문제점이 있다. 따라서 상기 가습필터(332)에 분사되는 물의 양을 가습되는 양보다 많게 하고, 주기적으로 분사량을 조절하여 스케일이 쌓이는 것을 방지할 수 있다.When water is sprayed onto the humidification filter 332, when the amount of water sprayed is small, the humidification filter 332 is dried, and scale is accumulated on the surface of the humidification filter 332. Therefore, the amount of water injected into the humidification filter 332 may be larger than the amount of humidification, and the amount of water sprayed may be adjusted periodically to prevent accumulation of scale.
제2송풍기(310)가 가동되면 가습부(330)에서 가습필터(332)에 부착된 수분이 증발되면서 공기와 함께 조습공기유로(380) 내부를 유동하게 되고, 액적분리기(340)를 통과하면서 공기에 포함된 물방울이 분리되고, 조습로터(200)의 제2영역(220)을 통과하면서 공기에 포함된 수분은 제2영역(220)의 흡착재에 부착되며, 수분이 제거된 공기는 필터(360)를 거쳐 가습부(330)의 가습통(331) 내부로 유동하는 순환과정이 반복적으로 이루어진다.When the second blower 310 is operated, the moisture attached to the humidification filter 332 is evaporated from the humidifier 330 to flow inside the humidifying air passage 380 together with the air, and passes through the droplet separator 340. The water droplets included in the air are separated, and the moisture contained in the air is attached to the adsorbent of the second region 220 while passing through the second region 220 of the humidity control rotor 200. The circulation process that flows into the humidifying container 331 of the humidifying part 330 through 360 is repeated.
이와 동시에 제1송풍기(130)가 가동되면 제1실내공기유로(141)로 유입된 실내공기가 필터(110)를 거쳐 제1히터(120)에서 가열된다. 상기 제1히터(120)를 통과하면서 가열된 실내공기는 조습로터(200)의 제1영역(210)을 통과하게 된다. 이 경우 제1영역(210)에는 제2영역(220)에서 수분을 흡착한 흡착재가 회전되어 위치하고 있기 때문에 상기 가열된 실내공기가 제1영역(210)을 통과하면서 흡착재의 수분을 증발시켜 가습된 실내공기를 형성시킨다. 상기 제1영역(210)을 통과한 실내공기는 제2실내공기유로(142)를 유동한 후 실내로 배출된다.At the same time, when the first blower 130 is operated, the indoor air introduced into the first indoor air passage 141 is heated by the first heater 120 via the filter 110. The indoor air heated while passing through the first heater 120 passes through the first region 210 of the humidity control rotor 200. In this case, since the adsorbent absorbing the moisture in the second region 220 is rotated and positioned in the first region 210, the heated indoor air passes through the first region 210 to evaporate the moisture of the adsorbent. Create indoor air. The indoor air passing through the first area 210 flows through the second indoor air passage 142 and is discharged into the room.
상기와 같은 과정에 의해 가습운전이 이루어지고, 가습운전 종료 후 운전 정지시 또는 일정시간 가습운전 후에는 가습통(331)의 잔여 물을 배수수조(338)로 배수함으로써 농도가 높아진 물로 인해 가습필터(332) 또는 가습필터(332)를 회전시키기 위한 구동부에 스케일이 쌓이는 것을 방지할 수 있다.Humidification operation is made by the above process, and when the operation stops after the end of the humidification operation or after a predetermined time humidification operation by draining the residual water of the humidification tank 331 to the drain water tank 338, the humidification filter due to the increased concentration of water. The scale may be prevented from being accumulated in the driving unit for rotating the 332 or the humidification filter 332.
또한 가습운전 종료 후 가습통(331)의 잔여 물을 배수수조(338)로 배수한 후, 제2송풍기(310)를 설정된 시간 동안 작동시킴으로써 가습통(331) 및 조습공기유로(380) 내부를 건조시킨다. 이러한 과정을 통해 폐(閉)유로인 조습공기유로(380)와 가습통(331) 내부의 잔류 수분으로 인한 오염을 방지할 수 있다.In addition, after the humidification operation is finished, the remaining water in the humidification tank 331 is drained to the drain water tank 338, and then the second blower 310 is operated for a predetermined time to operate the interior of the humidification tank 331 and the humidifying air flow path 380. To dry. Through this process, it is possible to prevent contamination due to residual moisture in the humidified air flow path 380 and the humidification container 331 which are waste flow paths.
도 4에 도시된 바와 같이, 제습모드가 가동되면, 제1송풍기(130)와 제2송풍기(310)와 제2히터(350)가 온(On)된다. 이 경우 제1히터(120)는 오프(Off)상태를 유지한다. 상기 가습필터(332)는 회전이 정지되고, 가습통(331)의 잔여 물은 배수수조(338)로 배수되어 그 내부는 빈 공간이 되고, 가습통(331) 내부공간으로 물 또는 수분의 공급은 이루어지지 않는다. 이 경우 가습필터(332)에 물을 분사하는 구성인 경우에는 물의 분사를 정지시킨다.As shown in FIG. 4, when the dehumidification mode is operated, the first blower 130, the second blower 310, and the second heater 350 are turned on. In this case, the first heater 120 maintains an off state. The humidification filter 332 is stopped rotation, the remaining water of the humidification tank 331 is drained to the drain water tank 338, the interior of the empty space, the supply of water or water to the interior space of the humidification tank 331 Is not done. In this case, when the water is injected into the humidification filter 332, the water injection is stopped.
제1송풍기(130)가 가동되면 제1실내공기유로(141)로 유입된 실내공기가 필터(110)와 응축 열교환기(370)를 거쳐 조습로터(200)의 제1영역(210)을 통과하면서 실내공기에 포함된 수분은 제1영역(210)의 흡착재에 부착된다. 상기 제1영역(210)에서 수분이 제거된 실내공기는 제2실내공기유로(142)를 통해 실내로 배출된다.When the first blower 130 is operated, the indoor air introduced into the first indoor air passage 141 passes through the first region 210 of the humidity control rotor 200 through the filter 110 and the condensation heat exchanger 370. While moisture contained in the indoor air is attached to the adsorbent of the first region (210). The indoor air from which moisture is removed from the first area 210 is discharged into the room through the second indoor air passage 142.
제2송풍기(310)가 가동되면 조습공기유로(380) 내부의 공기는 응축 열교환기(370)와 열회수 열교환기(320)와 가습통(331)과 액적분리기(340)와 제2히터(350)를 순차 통과하게 된다. 이 경우 가습통(331) 내부는 빈 공간이므로 공기는 수분의 공급없이 통과만 하게 된다.When the second blower 310 is operated, the air in the humidifying air passage 380 is condensed in the heat exchanger 370, the heat recovery heat exchanger 320, the humidification tube 331, the droplet separator 340, and the second heater 350. ) In order. In this case, since the inside of the humidification container 331 is an empty space, the air only passes through without supplying moisture.
상기 공기는 제2히터(350)를 통과하면서 가열되어 제2영역(220)을 통과하게 되는데, 제2영역(220)의 흡착재에 부착된 수분이 증발되어 습한 공기 상태로 필터(360)를 향해 유동한다. The air is heated while passing through the second heater 350 to pass through the second region 220. The moisture adhering to the adsorbent of the second region 220 is evaporated to the filter 360 in a humid air state. Flow.
상기 필터(360)를 통과한 공기는 다소 높은 온도의 공기이므로, 이 공기가 열회수 열교환기(320)를 통과하면서 제2조습공기유로(382)를 유동하는 공기에 열을 전달하는 열교환이 이루어진다. 이로 인해 제2조습공기유로(382)를 유동하는 공기는 제2히터(350)의 전단에서 미리 예열된 후 제2히터(350)에서 다시 가열되므로 제2히터(350)의 소비전력을 감소시킬 수 있다.Since the air passing through the filter 360 is air of a rather high temperature, heat is transferred to the air flowing through the second humidification air flow path 382 while the air passes through the heat recovery heat exchanger 320. As a result, the air flowing through the second humidifying air flow path 382 is preheated at the front end of the second heater 350 and then heated again at the second heater 350, thereby reducing power consumption of the second heater 350. Can be.
상기 열회수 열교환기(320)를 통과한 공기는 제2송풍기(310)를 통과한 후 응축 열교환기(370)로 유동한다. 상기 응축 열교환기(370)에서는 제2조습공기유로(382)를 유동하는 공기와 제1실내공기유로(141)를 유동하는 공기 사이에 열교환이 이루어져 제2조습공기유로(382)를 유동하는 공기의 응축이 일어나 제2조습공기유로(382)를 유동하는 공기의 수분을 제거하게 된다. 상기 응축 열교환기(370)에서 발생된 응축수는 배수수조(338)에 집수한다.The air passing through the heat recovery heat exchanger 320 flows to the condensation heat exchanger 370 after passing through the second blower 310. In the condensation heat exchanger 370, heat is exchanged between the air flowing through the second humidified air flow path 382 and the air flowing through the first indoor air flow path 141 to flow the second humidified air flow path 382. Condensation occurs to remove moisture from the air flowing through the second humidified air flow path 382. The condensed water generated in the condensation heat exchanger 370 is collected in the drain water tank 338.
상기 열회수 열교환기(320)를 통과한 공기는 가습통(331), 액적분리기(340), 제2히터(350)를 순차 거친 후 제2영역(220)으로 반복 순환하게 된다.After passing through the heat recovery heat exchanger 320, the air passes through the humidification tank 331, the droplet separator 340, and the second heater 350, and then circulates repeatedly to the second region 220.
<제2실시예>Second Embodiment
도 5를 참조하여 제2실시예에 의한 가습기에 대해 설명한다. A humidifier according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 5.
제2실시예에 의한 가습기는, 조습공기유로(380-1)가 폐(閉)유로가 아니라 실외에 연통하는 것으로 이루어져 있다는 점에서 제1실시예와 차이가 있고 나머지 구성은 모두 동일하다.The humidifier according to the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the humidifying air flow path 380-1 communicates with the outside instead of the waste flow path, and all other configurations are the same.
상기 조습공기유로(380-1)의 일측단과 타측단은 실외와 연통하도록 되어 있다. 따라서 조습공기유로(380-1)의 일측단을 통해 실외공기가 유입된다. 상기 조습공기유로(380-1)를 유동하는 공기는 필터(360), 열회수 열교환기(320), 제2송풍기(310), 응축 열교환기(370), 열회수 열교환기(320), 가습통(331), 액적분리기(340), 제2히터(350)를 순차 거쳐 조습로터(200)의 제2영역(220)을 통과한 후 다시 실외로 배출된다. 이와 같은 구성에 의하면 조습공기유로(380-1) 내부에 외부의 새로운 공기가 유입되어 잔류 수분이 발생하지 않으므로 오염 발생이 방지된다.One end and the other end of the humidity air passage 380-1 communicate with the outside. Therefore, outdoor air flows through one end of the humidity air passage 380-1. The air flowing through the humidifying air flow path 380-1 is a filter 360, a heat recovery heat exchanger 320, a second blower 310, a condensation heat exchanger 370, a heat recovery heat exchanger 320, and a humidification tank ( 331, the droplet separator 340, and the second heater 350 are sequentially passed through the second region 220 of the humidity control rotor 200 and then discharged to the outside. According to this configuration, since no new air flows into the humidity air passage 380-1, residual moisture is not generated, and thus pollution is prevented.
이상 설명한 바와 같이, 본 발명은 상술한 실시예에 한정되지 아니하며, 청구범위에서 청구되는 본 발명의 기술적 사상에 벗어남 없이 당해 발명이 속하는 기술분야에서 통상의 지식을 가진 자에 의해 자명한 변형실시가 가능하며, 이러한 변형실시는 본 발명의 범위에 속한다.As described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and modifications apparent by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may be made without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention claimed in the claims. It is possible that such modifications are within the scope of the present invention.

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  1. 실내로부터 유입된 실내공기를 다시 실내로 배출시키기 위한 실내공기유로(140);An indoor air flow passage 140 for discharging the indoor air introduced from the room back to the interior;
    상기 실내공기유로(140)에 수분을 공급하기 위해 습한 공기가 유동하거나 상기 실내공기유로(140)의 습한 공기로부터 수분을 공급받을 건조한 공기가 유동하는 조습공기유로(380,380-1);Humid air flow path (380, 380-1) in which wet air flows to supply water to the indoor air flow path (140) or dry air flows to receive water from the wet air of the indoor air flow path (140);
    상기 실내공기가 통과하는 제1영역(210)과, 상기 제1영역(210)에 공급할 수분을 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)로부터 흡착하거나 상기 제1영역(210)에서 흡착된 수분을 공급받아 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)로 공급하기 위한 제2영역(220)으로 이루어진 조습로터(200);The first area 210 through which the indoor air passes and the moisture to be supplied to the first area 210 are adsorbed from the humidifying air passages 380 and 380-1, or the moisture adsorbed in the first area 210 is supplied. Humidification rotor 200 consisting of a second area 220 for receiving and supplying to the humidifying air flow path (380,380-1);
    가습모드시 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)를 유동하는 공기에 수분을 공급하는 가습부(330);A humidifier 330 for supplying moisture to air flowing through the humidified air passages 380 and 380-1 in a humidification mode;
    상기 실내공기를 가습하기 위한 가습모드와 상기 실내공기를 제습하기 위한 제습모드시 상기 조습로터(200)와 가습부(330)를 제어하는 제어부;A controller for controlling the humidification rotor 200 and the humidifier 330 in a humidification mode for humidifying the indoor air and a dehumidification mode for dehumidifying the indoor air;
    를 포함하는 습도조절기Humidity controller including
  2. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 실내공기유로(140)에는 제1히터(120)가 구비되고, 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)에는 제2히터(350)가 구비되며, 상기 제1히터(120)는 가습모드시 온(On)되어 상기 제1영역(210)에 공급되는 실내공기를 가열시키고, 상기 제2히터(350)는 제습모드시 온(On)되어 상기 제2영역(220)에 공급되는 공기를 가열시키는 것을 특징으로 하는 습도조절기The indoor air flow path 140 is provided with a first heater 120, the humidifying air flow paths 380 and 380-1 are provided with a second heater 350, and the first heater 120 is turned on in the humidification mode. (On) to heat indoor air supplied to the first region 210, and the second heater 350 is turned on in a dehumidification mode to heat air supplied to the second region 220. Humidity controller, characterized in that
  3. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 실내공기유로(140)의 실내공기를 유동시키기 위한 제1송풍기(130), 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)의 공기를 유동시키기 위한 제2송풍기(310)를 더 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 습도조절기Further comprising a first blower 130 for flowing the indoor air of the indoor air flow path 140, a second blower 310 for flowing the air of the humidity air flow path (380, 380-1) Humidity Controller
  4. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)와 실내공기유로(140)사이에는 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)를 유동하는 공기와 상기 실내공기 사이에 열교환이 이루어져, 제습모드시 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)를 유동하는 공기의 수분을 응축시키기 위한 응축 열교환기(370)가 구비된 것을 특징으로 하는 습도조절기Between the humidifying air flow path (380, 380-1) and the indoor air flow path 140, the heat exchange between the air flowing through the humidity air flow path (380, 380-1) and the indoor air is made, the humidity air flow path (380,380) in the dehumidification mode Humidity controller, characterized in that provided with a condensation heat exchanger 370 for condensing moisture in the air flowing through the (-1)
  5. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)의 공기를 유동시키기 위한 제2송풍기(310)가 구비되고;A second blower 310 for flowing air in the humidity air passages 380 and 380-1;
    상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)는, 상기 제2송풍기(310)의 입구단에 연결되는 제1조습공기유로(381)와, 상기 제2송풍기(310)의 출구단과 제2영역(220) 사이를 연결하는 제2조습공기유로(382)로 이루어지고;The humidifying air passages 380 and 380-1 may include a first humidifying air passage 381 connected to an inlet end of the second blower 310, an outlet end of the second blower 310, and a second region 220. A second humidifying air flow path 382 for connecting therebetween;
    제습모드시 상기 제1조습공기유로(381)를 유동하는 공기의 열을 상기 제2조습공기유로(382)를 유동하는 공기에 전달하기 위한 열회수 열교환기(320)가 구비된 것을 특징으로 하는 습도조절기Humidity, characterized in that the heat recovery heat exchanger 320 is provided for transferring the heat of the air flowing in the first humidity control air flow path 381 in the dehumidification mode to the air flowing through the second humidity control air flow path (382). regulator
  6. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 가습부(330)는 가습모드시 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)를 유동하는 공기에 수분을 공급하고, 제습모드시 상기 수분의 공급을 중단하는 것을 특징으로 하는 습도조절기The humidifier 330 supplies moisture to air flowing through the humidifying air flow paths 380 and 380-1 in the humidification mode, and stops supply of the moisture in the dehumidification mode.
  7. 제6항에 있어서,The method of claim 6,
    상기 가습부(330)는 그 내부공간(331a)이 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)와 연통하도록 연결된 가습통(331)을 포함하고, 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)를 유동하는 공기가 상기 가습통(331)의 내부공간(331a)을 통과하는 과정에서 수분이 공급되는 것을 특징으로 하는 습도조절기The humidifying part 330 includes a humidifying tank 331 connected to the internal space 331a so as to communicate with the humidifying air flow paths 380 and 380-1, and air flowing through the humidifying air flow paths 380 and 380-1 is provided. Humidity controller, characterized in that the moisture is supplied in the process of passing through the interior space (331a) of the humidification barrel (331)
  8. 제7항에 있어서,The method of claim 7, wherein
    상기 가습통(331)의 내부공간(331a)에는 가습필터(332)가 구비되고, 상기 가습공기가 상기 가습필터(332)를 통과하면서 가습필터(332)의 수분을 증발시키는 것을 특징으로 하는 습도조절기Humidity, characterized in that the humidification filter 332 is provided in the inner space (331a) of the humidification barrel 331, the humidifying air evaporates the moisture of the humidification filter 332 while passing through the humidification filter (332). regulator
  9. 제8항에 있어서,The method of claim 8,
    상기 가습필터(332)는 가습모드시 상기 가습통(331) 내부에 채워진 물에 일부가 침지되고, 제습모드시 상기 가습통(331) 내부의 물은 배수되는 것을 특징으로 하는 습도조절기The humidification filter 332 is a part of the humidification immersed in the water filled in the humidification barrel 331 in the humidification mode, the humidity controller, characterized in that the water in the humidification barrel 331 is drained
  10. 제9항에 있어서,The method of claim 9,
    상기 가습통(331)의 물 수위를 감지하기 위한 수위감지센서가 구비되고, 상기 가습통(331)에 상기 물을 공급하기 위한 물공급부(334,335)가 구비되며, 상기 수위감지센서에서 측정된 수위에 따라 상기 물공급부(334,335)에 의한 물의 공급을 제어하는 것을 특징으로 하는 습도조절기A water level sensor for sensing the water level of the humidification container 331 is provided, and water supply units 334 and 335 for supplying the water to the humidification container 331 are provided, and the water level measured by the water level detection sensor. Humidity controller, characterized in that for controlling the supply of water by the water supply unit (334,335)
  11. 제8항에 있어서,The method of claim 8,
    가습모드시 상기 가습필터(332)에 물을 분사하기 위한 분사수단이 구비된 것을 특징으로 하는 습도조절기Humidity controller characterized in that the injection means for injecting water to the humidification filter 332 in the humidification mode
  12. 제7항에 있어서,The method of claim 7, wherein
    상기 가습통(331)에 물을 공급하기 위한 공급수조(335)와, 상기 가습통(331)에서 배출된 물을 저장하기 위한 배수수조(338)가 구비되고;A supply water tank 335 for supplying water to the humidification tank 331, and a drain water tank 338 for storing water discharged from the humidification tank 331;
    상기 가습통(331)과 공급수조(335) 사이에는 상기 물의 공급 여부를 제어하기 위한 공급밸브(334)가 구비되며; A supply valve 334 is provided between the humidifying container 331 and the supply water tank 335 to control whether the water is supplied;
    상기 가습통(331)과 배수수조(338) 사이에는 상기 물의 배수 여부를 제어하기 위한 배수밸브(337)가 구비된 것을 특징으로 하는 습도조절기Humidity regulator, characterized in that between the humidifying tank 331 and the drain water tank 338 is provided with a drain valve 337 for controlling whether the water is drained
  13. 제6항에 있어서,The method of claim 6,
    상기 가습부(330)와 상기 제2영역(220)의 입구단 사이에는 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)를 유동하는 공기로부터 물방울을 분리하기 위한 액적분리기(340)가 구비된 것을 특징으로 하는 습도조절기A droplet separator 340 is provided between the humidifier 330 and the inlet end of the second region 220 to separate water droplets from air flowing through the humidifying air passages 380 and 380-1. Humidity Controller
  14. 제6항에 있어서,The method of claim 6,
    상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1) 내부의 공기를 유동시키기 위한 제2송풍기(310)가 구비되고, 상기 제2송풍기(310)는 가습운전 종료 후 상기 가습부(330) 내부를 건조시키기 위해 설정된 시간 동안 작동되는 것을 특징으로 하는 습도조절기A second blower 310 is provided for flowing air in the humidifying air flow passages 380 and 380-1, and the second blower 310 is set to dry the inside of the humidifier 330 after the humidification operation is finished. Humidity controller, characterized in that operated for hours
  15. 제7항에 있어서,The method of claim 7, wherein
    상기 가습통(331)에 물을 공급하기 위한 공급수조(335)와, 상기 가습통(331)에서 배출된 물을 저장하기 위한 배수수조(338)가 구비되고;A supply water tank 335 for supplying water to the humidification tank 331, and a drain water tank 338 for storing water discharged from the humidification tank 331;
    상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)와 실내공기유로(140)사이에는 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)를 유동하는 공기와 상기 실내공기 사이에 열교환기 이루어져, 제습모드시 상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)를 유동하는 공기의 수분을 응축시키기 위한 응축 열교환기(370)가 구비되고;Between the humidifying air flow path (380, 380-1) and the indoor air flow path 140 is made of a heat exchanger between the air flowing through the humidity air flow path (380, 380-1) and the indoor air, the humidity air flow path (380,380) in the dehumidification mode A condensation heat exchanger 370 for condensing moisture in the air flowing through -1);
    상기 응축 열교환기(370)에서 생성된 응축수는 상기 배수수조(338)에 저장되는 것을 특징으로 하는 습도조절기The condensate generated by the condensation heat exchanger 370 is stored in the drainage tank 338, characterized in that the humidity controller
  16. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)의 공기를 유동시키기 위한 제2송풍기(310)가 구비되고;A second blower 310 for flowing air in the humidity air passages 380 and 380-1;
    상기 조습공기유로(380,380-1)는, 상기 제2송풍기(310)의 입구단에 연결되는 제1조습공기유로(381)와, 상기 제2송풍기(310)의 출구단과 제2영역(220) 사이를 연결하는 제2조습공기유로(382)로 이루어지고;The humidifying air passages 380 and 380-1 may include a first humidifying air passage 381 connected to an inlet end of the second blower 310, an outlet end of the second blower 310, and a second region 220. A second humidifying air flow path 382 for connecting therebetween;
    상기 제1조습공기유로(381)에는 그 내부를 유동하는 공기의 이물질을 여과하기 위한 필터(360)가 구비된 것을 특징으로 하는 습도조절Humidity control, characterized in that the first humidified air flow path (381) is provided with a filter 360 for filtering foreign matter in the air flowing therein
  17. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 조습공기유로(380)는 폐(閉)유로로 이루어진 것을 특징으로 하는 습도조절기The humidity air flow path 380 is a humidity controller, characterized in that consisting of waste (閉) flow path
  18. 제17항에 있어서,The method of claim 17,
    상기 조습공기유로(380)에 자외선을 조사하는 자외선 살균램프가 구비된 것을 특징으로 하는 습도조절기Humidity controller characterized in that the humidity sterilizing air flow path 380 is provided with an ultraviolet sterilization lamp for irradiating ultraviolet light
  19. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 조습공기유로(380-1)의 일측단과 타측단은 실외와 연통하는 것을 특징으로 하는 습도조절기Humidity regulator, characterized in that the one end and the other end of the humidity air passage (380-1) is in communication with the outdoors.
  20. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 실내공기유로(140)의 입구측에는 습도센서가 구비되고, 상기 제어부는 상기 습도센서에서 감지된 실내공기의 습도에 따라 상기 가습모드와 제습모드 중 어느 하나의 모드가 가동되도록 제어하는 것을 특징으로 하는 습도조절기A humidity sensor is provided at an inlet side of the indoor air flow passage 140, and the control unit controls to operate one of the humidification mode and the dehumidification mode according to the humidity of the indoor air detected by the humidity sensor. Humidity controller
  21. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 조습로터(200)는, 회전에 의해 상기 제1영역(210)과 제2영역(220)을 교대로 통과하면서 상기 제1영역(210) 또는 제2영역(220)에서 수분을 흡착하고 그 흡착된 수분을 증발시키기 위한 흡착재를 더 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 습도조절기The humidification rotor 200 alternately passes through the first region 210 and the second region 220 by rotation to adsorb moisture in the first region 210 or the second region 220. Humidity controller further comprises an adsorbent for evaporating the adsorbed moisture
  22. 제21항에 있어서,The method of claim 21,
    상기 흡착재의 표면에는 고분자 제습제가 코팅된 것을 특징으로 하는 습도조절기Humidity controller, characterized in that the surface of the adsorbent is coated with a polymer dehumidifier
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