An intelligent air-drying system and method are provided. The intelligent air-drying system includes an air-drying device and an application program. The air-drying device includes a device body, a sensing unit, a heater, and a processing unit. The device body has a water-absorbing material for absorbing moisture in the air. The sensing unit is disposed on the device body to detect the humidity of the environment where the air-drying device is located. The heater is disposed on the device body to heat the water-absorbing material. The processing unit is coupled to the sensing unit and the heater, and the processing unit executes the application program. The startup timing of the heater is dynamically predicted based on the daily humidity change measured by the sensing unit, and the heater is started before the water-absorbing material reaches saturation to ensure the water-absorbing and dehumidifying capabilities of the water-absorbing material.

An intelligent air-drying system and method are provided. The intelligent air-drying system includes an air-drying device and an application program. The air-drying device includes a device body, a sensing unit, a heater, and a processing unit. The device body has a water-absorbing material for absorbing moisture in the air. The sensing unit is disposed on the device body to detect the humidity of the environment where the air-drying device is located. The heater is disposed on the device body to heat the water-absorbing material. The processing unit is coupled to the sensing unit and the heater, and the processing unit executes the application program. The startup timing of the heater is dynamically predicted based on the daily humidity change measured by the sensing unit, and the heater is started before the water-absorbing material reaches saturation to ensure the water-absorbing and dehumidifying capabilities of the water-absorbing material.

A downsized air conditioning system including a cooling device that cools air introduced into the air conditioning system to condense moisture contained in the air; a heating device that heats the air; and a humidification device that humidifies the air; wherein: in a plan view of the air conditioning system, at least a part of the humidification device is overlapped with at least a part of the cooling device; the heating device includes first and second heating devices, and in a plan view, at least a part of the first heating device and at least a part of the second heating device are respectively overlapped with at least a part of the cooling device; and when seen along an introduction direction of the air into the air conditioning system, at least a part of the humidification device is overlapped with at least a part of the heating device.

A downsized air conditioning system including a cooling device that cools air introduced into the air conditioning system to condense moisture contained in the air; a heating device that heats the air; and a humidification device that humidifies the air; wherein: in a plan view of the air conditioning system, at least a part of the humidification device is overlapped with at least a part of the cooling device; the heating device includes first and second heating devices, and in a plan view, at least a part of the first heating device and at least a part of the second heating device are respectively overlapped with at least a part of the cooling device; and when seen along an introduction direction of the air into the air conditioning system, at least a part of the humidification device is overlapped with at least a part of the heating device.

A humidity control system for a wine cooler may include a damper configured to control airflow between a cabinet defining an interior and the humidity control system, a heater configured to receive the airflow, a porous medium disposed proximate to the heater, a water inlet configured to selectively supply water to the porous medium and a controller configured to adjust a supply of water to the water inlet. Upon a humidification signal the controller may adjust the damper to allow the passage of airflow from the interior of the cabinet to the heater and the porous medium. The airflow may be humidified via the porous medium and the humidified airflow may be returned to the interior of the cabinet.

A humidity control system for a wine cooler may include a damper configured to control airflow between a cabinet defining an interior and the humidity control system, a heater configured to receive the airflow, a porous medium disposed proximate to the heater, a water inlet configured to selectively supply water to the porous medium and a controller configured to adjust a supply of water to the water inlet. Upon a humidification signal the controller may adjust the damper to allow the passage of airflow from the interior of the cabinet to the heater and the porous medium. The airflow may be humidified via the porous medium and the humidified airflow may be returned to the interior of the cabinet.

The present technology relates to a tub for a humidifier comprising a container made of a first material, a heating element, and a lining made of a second, preferably biocompatible, material different from the first material, wherein the container comprises a base and a side wall defining a reservoir for a supply of liquid to be evaporated, the heating element is provided on the base of the container, and the lining covers the heating element and a substantial portion of the inner surface of the side wall of the container.

The present technology relates to a tub for a humidifier comprising a container made of a first material, a heating element, and a lining made of a second, preferably biocompatible, material different from the first material, wherein the container comprises a base and a side wall defining a reservoir for a supply of liquid to be evaporated, the heating element is provided on the base of the container, and the lining covers the heating element and a substantial portion of the inner surface of the side wall of the container.

An air conditioner includes: an air flow path; a cooling unit disposed in the air flow path and configured to cool air introduced into the air flow path so as to condense vapor contained in the air; a humidification unit that humidifies the air, the humidification unit including a storage tank for storing water and a heater for heating water in the storage tank; a discharged-water storage unit capable of storing water discharged from the cooling unit and water discharged from the humidification unit; and an exhaust pipe connected to the storage tank, the exhaust pipe being configured to discharge water in the storage tank to the discharged-water storage unit; and an exhaust valve disposed midway on the exhaust pipe; wherein the air conditioner further comprises an overflow pipe that connects the storage tank and a part of the exhaust pipe on the downstream side of the exhaust valve.

A humidifier has a base and a housing. The housing has a steam exhaust vent and a vaporizer. The vaporizer includes a heating element surrounded by a removable porous sleeve that protrudes downwardly into water within a reservoir of the base. The sleeve wicks the water including its minerals and impurities into contact with the heating element wherein energization of the heating element causes the wicked water to convert to steam that rises through the exhaust vent and from the housing during a humidification mode.