CN105371408A - Gasifying humidifier of air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a gasifying humidifier of an air conditioner. When the humidifier is not used, the electrode plate of gasifying humidifier can be simply extracted from an air channel so as to reduce the pressure loss caused by the gasifying humidifier, and thus electric consumption is reduced correspondingly. The gasifying humidifier is characterized in that the humidifying surface of a gasifying humidifier, which is installed into a air conditioner, is arranged, an extraction mechanism, which can extract the electrode plate from the air channel when the humidification is not needed, is arranged, the extraction mechanism can drive a device by a command from a commanding device or the electrode plate can be extracted out by hands.

Description

Vaporizing Humidifiers for Air Conditioners

technical field

The present invention relates to a vaporization type humidifier of an air conditioner, and specifically relates to a withdrawal mechanism of the vaporization type humidifier for withdrawing the vaporization type humidifier from an air passage.

Background technique

In the past, air conditioners were used to humidify in winter when the air was dry, and to dry in summer. There are steam humidifiers, water spray humidifiers, and ultrasonic humidifiers in the humidification methods of this air conditioner. Humidifiers and vaporizing humidifiers, etc.

For example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, steam humidifiers and water spray humidifiers are provided with a spray humidification mechanism for spraying steam in the air passage, which is easy to control and has high humidification efficiency, but the following inconveniences are Power is required for spraying pumps, etc. In addition, the process of producing necessary steam is indispensable, and the humidity and temperature inside the machine will rise together.

In addition, ultrasonic humidifiers are hardly used these days because of the following problems. Since all the minerals contained in the water and the miscellaneous bacteria in the water tank are released, the minerals derived from the bleaching powder used in the tap water will be precipitated, and white powder will be produced in the house, or Legionella caused by reproduction will occur. (Legionella) and other miscellaneous bacteria cause pneumonia and high fever diseases, etc., and are attracting attention as the cause of humidifier diseases.

An evaporative humidifier performs humidification by evaporating water at room temperature. For example, as disclosed in Patent Document 2, natural evaporation is used. If tap water is used, only the water pressure of the tap water does not require electricity to drive a pump.

prior art literature

patent documents

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-313051

Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-312365

Contents of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention:

However, if tap water is used, only the water pressure of tap water does not require power consumption to drive the pump, etc., but the vaporization type humidifier needs to be cleaned regularly, and at this time, the air that passes through the electrode plate (element) will accumulate in a dry state In the case of fine dust and odor, in normal use, the electrode plate must be cleaned by other means before the start of the humidification season. In addition, sometimes there is such an inconvenience that when the humidifier is not used during humidification by heating equipment such as in summer, the electrode plate of the vaporization type humidifier will have a humidifying electrode with an area almost equal to that of the coil electrode plate on the air passage. The plates are overlapped on the lower side of the coil, so the conditioned air will also pass through the humidifier during the period when humidification is not needed, which will increase the power of the motor due to the pressure loss inside the machine, resulting in corresponding power consumption.

In addition, there is a problem that when the humidifier is not in use, it is conceivable to remove the electrode plate of the vaporization type humidifier, but it takes time and trouble to remove the electrode plate, and the electrode plate must be maintained and stored.

The object of the present invention is to provide a vaporizing humidifier for an air conditioner in view of the above-mentioned inconveniences and problems. Withdraw from the middle, reduce the pressure loss caused by the vaporization humidifier, and reduce the corresponding power consumption.

Means to solve the problem:

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention of claim 1 relates to a vaporizing humidifier for an air conditioner, characterized in that, in the vaporizing humidifier incorporated in the air conditioner, a humidifier for the vaporizing humidifier is provided. On the other hand, the withdrawal mechanism withdraws from the air passage when humidification is not required.

The invention of claim 2 relates to a vaporization type humidifier for an air conditioner, characterized in that, in the vaporization type humidifier incorporated in the air conditioner, the humidifying surface of the vaporization type humidifier is arranged so that The withdrawal mechanism withdraws from the air passage when humidification is required, and the withdrawal mechanism is withdrawn by a drive device driven by a command from the command device.

The invention of claim 3 is the vaporization type humidifier for an air conditioner according to claim 1 and claim 2, wherein the withdrawing mechanism is withdrawn by folding the humidifying surface by the driving device.

The invention of claim 4 is an air conditioner vaporizing humidifier according to claim 1 and claim 2, wherein the withdrawing mechanism withdraws the humidifying surface by rotating the humidifying surface on one side by the driving device.

Invention effect:

According to the invention of the vaporizing humidifier for an air conditioner according to claims 1 and 2, when the humidifier is not in use, the electrode plate of the vaporizing humidifier can be easily withdrawn from the air passage, so that the air can be used. The pressure loss caused by the vaporization humidifier is reduced. During the period when the heating device is not humidified (2/3 of the year), the pressure loss caused by the vaporization humidifier is reduced, and the corresponding power consumption is reduced. In addition, when the humidifier is not in use, it does not take time to remove the electrode plate for humidification, nor does it require maintenance or storage of the electrode plate.

In addition, the withdrawing mechanism can also be manual, as in claim 2 and the embodiment, if it is driven by electric power, even during humidification of the heating device, the pressure loss can be reduced during the time when humidification is not needed.

In addition, when humidification is not required, by folding the humidification electrode plate, the air-conditioning air does not pass through, the resistance caused by the humidification electrode plate is reduced, and by preventing the fine dust and odor from accumulating, it is possible to prevent the loss of motor power in advance. Reduces troubles such as bad smell when restarting humidification, and can also increase the life of the humidification electrode plate.

According to the invention of the vaporization type humidifier for an air conditioner of claim 3 , since the driving device folds the humidifying surface and draws it out, the storage area when the electrode plate of the humidifier is drawn out is reduced.

According to the invention of the vaporization type humidifier for an air conditioner of claim 4, the humidifying surface is rotated and withdrawn by opening on one side, so that the structure is simple and the maintenance is easy.

Description of drawings

1 is an overall side view of the humidification state of the vaporizing humidifier of the air conditioner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is the plan view of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of a gasification humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is an overall side view of the withdrawn state of the vaporizing humidifier of Embodiment 1;

Fig. 5 is the plan view of Fig. 4;

Fig. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the transition state of the vaporizing humidifier according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention from the unfolded state to the withdrawn state;

7 is an overall plan view of the humidification state of the vaporizing humidifier of the air conditioner according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

Fig. 8 is an overall plan view of a state in which the vaporization-type humidifier of Example 2 is withdrawn.

The components represented by each serial number in the accompanying drawings are:

1 (air conditioner) frame

11 drain pan

2Outside air (Oa) inlet

3 exchange air (RA) inlet

4 filters

5 heat exchange (coil)

51 above

6 gasification humidifier

61,61a,b humidification electrode plate

611 moving rotating parts

612 fixed rotating parts

62, 62a, 62b spray pipe

63 water spray nozzle

64 water supply pipe

65 filter

66, 66a, 66b solenoid valve

67, 67a, 67b (flexible) water supply pipe

68 humidification electrode plate driving device

681 screw rod

6811 screw part

682 supporting parts

683 electric motor

684 moving parts

685 connecting parts

7 fans

8 outlets

9 operation panel

91 inspection door

detailed description

The vaporizing humidifier of the air conditioner of the present invention is based on the configuration that the electrode plate of the vaporizing humidifier is easily withdrawn from the air passage when the humidifier is not in use. Embodiments of the invention will be described.

Example 1.

The outline of Example 1 of the vaporization type humidifier of the air conditioner of this invention is demonstrated using FIG.1, FIG.2.

The structure of the frame 1 of the air conditioner in Fig. 1 is to take in air-conditioned air from the outside air (OA) inlet 2 and the exchange air (RA) inlet 3, pass through the filter 4, and exchange heat (coil) 5 for cooling or heating, the downstream of the heat exchange (coil) 5 forms a moderate humidity through the vaporization humidifier 6, and sends air to the downstream through the fan 7, and the air-conditioned air is supplied to the air-conditioned space from the outlet 8 (SA).

If Fig. 2 is combined with Fig. 1 to describe the structure of vaporizing humidifier 6, Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 are the situation of vaporizing humidifier 6 in winter and other times. When opened, the humidification electrode plate 61 is arranged so as to cover the entire surface downstream of the heat exchange (coil) 5 . The humidifying electrode plate 61 must retain a certain amount of water, and a water-absorbent thin plate or the like can be used. In the first embodiment, hydrophilic polymer fibers are used. The humidifying electrode plate 61 is divided into two parts, left and right, and the central part is bent, so that the two humidifying electrode plates 61a, 61b are supported by the movable rotating member 611 in a freely rotatable manner. 685, and the outer end of the other humidification electrode plate 61b is supported on the fixed rotating member 612 on the upper surface 51 of the heat exchange (coil) 5 adjacent to the humidification electrode plate 61b.

In addition, the respective upper ends of the humidifying electrode plates 61a, 61b, as shown in the enlarged view of the humidifying electrode plate 61 in FIG. A plurality of water spray nozzles 63 are arranged in the pipes 62a and 62b.

On the water spray pipes 62a, 62b, via a filter (strainer) 65 that prevents garbage from entering from the water supply pipe 64, and solenoid valves 66a, b that control the supply stop, start and flow of water, are respectively connected with freely bendable Flexible water supply pipes 67a, b.

When the vaporizing humidifier 6 is movable, water is supplied from the solenoid valves 66a, b and the water supply pipes 67a, b to the water spray pipes 62a, 62b (62) and supplied to the humidification electrode plates 61a, 61b by commands from the operation panel 9. Spray water, the humidification electrode plates 61a, 61b contain water, when the air from the heat exchange (coil) 5 passes through the sides of the humidification electrode plates 61a, 61b, the water is naturally vaporized and the air in the heat exchange (coil) 5 is humidified . In addition, water that has not evaporated is collected in a lower drain pan 11 and drained.

Next, use Fig. 4, Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 to carry out the transitional state when the vaporizing type humidifier 6 is not in use in summer, that is, the state of a pair of humidification electrode plates 61a, 61b folded and bent in the center. illustrate.

FIG. 5 shows the state where the humidification surface of the humidification electrode plates 61 a and 61 b is folded, and the humidification electrode plates 61 a and 61 b are not present downstream of the heat exchange (coil) 5 .

The configuration and operation of the transition from the state of FIG. 2 to FIG. 5 will be mainly described with reference to FIG. 6. A humidification electrode plate driving device 68 is provided on the upper surface 51 of the heat exchange (coil) 5 adjacent to the humidification electrode plates 61a and 61b. The humidifying electrode plate driving device 68 straddles the two ends of the pair of humidifying electrode plates 61a, 61b, and the screw bar 681 is rotatably provided through the support member 682 fixed at both ends of the upper surface 51, and the support member 682 in one direction The motor 683 that rotates the screw rod 681 is arranged outside of the screw rod 681 , and the moving member 684 screwed with the screw part 6811 of the screw rod 681 is moved in the left and right direction by the rotation of the screw rod 681 . A rotatable connection member 685 is engaged with the moving member 684, and the connection member 685 is connected to the outer end of the humidification electrode plate 61a in one direction.

In addition, in the withdrawing mechanism for withdrawing the humidifying electrode plates 61a, 61b from the air passage when such humidification is not required, the humidifying electrode plate driving device 68 is an electric method using the motor 683, but it is also preferable to use manual humidification. The electrode plates 61a, 61b are directly folded.

Therefore, in the state of FIG. 2 , that is, in the state of FIG. 6( a ), the vaporizing humidifier 6 is in operation, and a pair of humidifying electrode plates 61 a, b are arranged to cover the expanded heat exchanger (coil) 5. the entire face downstream. And transition to the state of Fig. 6 (b), the humidification electrode plate driving device 68 operates, the screw rod 681 is rotating, the moving member 684 moves above Fig. 6 (b), and the connecting member 685 connected thereto also moves upward, The connection member 685 is connected to the outer end of the humidification electrode plate 61a, and the humidification electrode plates 61a and b are folded to form a “eight” shape as shown in the figure.

Furthermore, the moving member 684 and the connecting member 685 move upward in FIG. 6 to form the state shown in FIG. 5, that is, the withdrawn state of the state shown in FIG. state.

When the vaporizing humidifier 6 is in operation in winter, etc., if the screw rod 681 is rotated in reverse, the moving member 684 and the connecting member 685 will move downward as shown in FIG. According to the need, from the water supply pipe 64, the solenoid valves 66a, 66b (refer to FIG. 4 ) that control the supply stop, start and flow of water are set on the operation panel 9 (refer to FIG. 2 ) on the outer wall of the frame. , come from flexible water supply pipes 67a, b water spray pipes 62a, 62b, humidification electrode plate 61a, 61b is wetted with water, and the air from heat exchange (coil) 5 is humidified. In addition, even if the humidifying electrode plates 61a and 61b move forward and backward, the flexible water supply pipes 67a and b will also advance and retreat accordingly, and even if the humidifying electrode plates 61 are unfolded, humidification control can be performed through the operation of the operation panel 9 . Also, meet 91 is to check the gate.

Embodiment 1 is the above structure, so the effect of the embodiment of the present invention is that the electrode plate of the vaporization humidifier can be easily withdrawn from the air passage when the humidifier is not in use, so that the gasification humidifier can be reduced. The pressure loss caused by the humidifier can reduce the pressure loss caused by the vaporization humidifier and reduce the corresponding power consumption during the humidification period (2/3 of the year) when the heating device is used. In addition, when the humidifier is not used, it does not take time to remove the electrode plate of the humidification, and it is not necessary to perform care and storage of the electrode plate.

In addition, the driving method may also be manual, but if the electric driving method is used like this embodiment, the pressure loss can be reduced even during the humidification period of the heating device and during the time when humidification is not required.

In addition, when humidification is not required, by folding the humidification electrode plate so that the conditioned air does not pass through, while reducing the resistance of the humidification electrode plate, by not accumulating fine dust and odor, etc., it is possible to prevent reduction in motor power and Troubleshooting such as odor when the humidification is turned on again, and it is beneficial to prolong the life of the humidification electrode plate.

In addition, since the humidifying surface is withdrawn by folding by the driving device, the storage area at the time of withdrawing the electrode plate of the humidifier is reduced. In addition, in this embodiment, the electrode plate is divided into two parts to form two folds, but it is also possible to complicate the mechanism and fold into four folds, or to fold more layers, in which case it can be more Save space.

Example 2.

The outline of Embodiment 2 of the vaporization type humidifier of the air conditioner of this invention is demonstrated based on FIG.7, FIG.8.

Embodiment 2 has a different structure from Embodiment 1. The vaporization humidifier 6 forms the withdrawal mechanism through the driving device to make the humidification surface into a single humidification electrode plate 61, so that the humidification electrode plate 6 can be opened on one side. The structure is formed to rotate any one side part to withdraw, and other structures are the same as those in Embodiment 1, so the description is omitted.

In FIG. 7 , during the operation of the vaporizing humidifier 6 in winter, etc., one side end of the humidification electrode plate 61 in the shape of covering the entire downstream of the heat exchange (coil) 5, and the heat exchange (coil) On one side end of the upper surface 51 of 5, a fixed rotating member 612 is provided, and the fixed rotating member 612 is configured to be rotated at the center by a motor 683 .

A water spray pipe 62 is provided across the entire width of the humidification electrode plate 61 , and a plurality of water spray nozzles 63 are arranged in the water spray pipe 62 (see FIG. 3 ).

In the water spray pipe 62, the filter 65 that prevents the entry of garbage from the water supply pipe (not shown), and the solenoid valve (not shown) that controls the supply of water to stop, start and flow can be respectively and freely bent. The flexible water supply pipe 67 is connected.

When the vaporizing humidifier 6 is not needed in summer, etc., as shown in FIG. 8 , the humidification electrode plate 61 is rotated at the center by the motor 683 and the fixed rotating member 612 is withdrawn to the wall surface of the frame body 1. There is a humidification electrode plate 61 . This action and effect are the same as in Example 1.

Since Embodiment 2 has the above configuration, the functions and effects of the embodiment of the present invention are the same as those of the vaporization type humidifier 6 of Embodiment 1 except for the folded structure of the humidification electrode plate 61. Movable humidification The electrode plate 61 is a piece, which can be rotated and withdrawn by opening on one side. Therefore, only one water spray pipe 62 and a flexible water supply pipe 671 are required. When the space of the air-conditioning room is sufficient, the structure is simple and easy to maintain.

In addition, it is not limited to each said Example as long as the characteristic of this invention is not impaired. For example, in Example 2, the humidifying electrode plate is divided into left and right parts, but it can be further divided into upper and lower two parts, a total of four parts, and water spray pipes can also be provided separately. In this case, the moisture contained in the humidifying electrode plate can be reduced. of spots.

Claims (4)

1. A gasifying humidifier for an air conditioner, characterized in that, In vaporizing humidifiers built into air conditioners, A withdrawal mechanism is provided to withdraw the humidification surface of the vaporization type humidifier from the air passage when humidification is not required. 2. A gasifying humidifier for an air conditioner, characterized in that, In vaporizing humidifiers built into air conditioners, A withdrawing mechanism is provided to withdraw the humidifying surface of the vaporizing humidifier from the air passage when humidification is not required, The withdrawal mechanism is withdrawn by drive means driven by commands from the command means. 3. The vaporizing humidifier for an air conditioner according to claims 1 and 2, wherein the withdrawing mechanism is withdrawn by folding the humidifying surface by the driving device. 4. The vaporizing humidifier for an air conditioner according to claims 1 and 2, wherein the withdrawing mechanism is withdrawn by rotating the humidifying surface with one side opened by the driving device.