Rechargeable dehumidifier

Abstract

Rechargeable dehumidifier including inside it the components it consists of, with the possibility that none of them project outward so that it can have an outward appearance without projections, as well as being simple to manufacture, comprising a casing with at least one first opening and open on the top, which configures a first internal cavity, a first lid arranged on top of the casing, provided in the first cavity with a container that in turn comprises a body open on the top that configures a second cavity, a second lid provided on top of the body and having at least one second opening; on top of the second lid may be provided a desiccant agent such that the water absorbed by it is collected in the body when it falls by gravity.

Claims

1. A rechargeable dehumidifier comprising a casing with at least one first opening and open on the top configuring a first internal cavity, a first lid arranged upon the casing, wherein within the first internal cavity is a container that in turn comprises a body that is open on the top which configures a second cavity, with a second lid provided upon the body and having at least one second opening, on the second lid can be provided a desiccant agent such that the water absorbed by it is collected in the body when it falls by gravity.

2. The rechargeable dehumidifier according to claim 1 wherein the second lid is connected to the body via a first portion that acts as a first hinge.

3. The rechargeable dehumidifier according to claim 1 wherein the container has at least one handle connected to the body.

4. The rechargeable dehumidifier according to claim 3 wherein the handle is connected to the body via a second portion that acts as a second hinge.

5. The rechargeable dehumidifier according to claim 3 wherein from the handle projects a hook-shaped configuration that fits with a burr that projects from the second lid.

6. The rechargeable dehumidifier according to claim 1 wherein the body in the second cavity has at least one first wall in order to configure inside it a housing within which is provided a float such that it can move vertically within said housing.

7. The rechargeable dehumidifier according to claim 6 wherein the float comprises a float bar that adapts to the inside of the housing in order to move within it, with a first post projecting from the float bar.

8. The rechargeable dehumidifier according to claim 7 wherein the first lid has an opening, the first post faces said opening such that it passes through it in its vertical movement.

9. The rechargeable dehumidifier according to claim 7 wherein a second post projects crosswise from the first post.

10. The rechargeable dehumidifier according to claim 9 wherein the casing has a slot therein and the second post projects through the slot through which it the second post can pass in its vertical movement in said slot.

11. The rechargeable dehumidifier according to claim 6 wherein inside the housing and in its lower section is provided a stop to support the float when it rests in its lowest position.

12. The rechargeable dehumidifier according to claim 1 wherein the body in the second cavity has at least one second vertical wall as a reinforcement.

13. The rechargeable dehumidifier according to claim 12 wherein the second vertical walls are three bars arranged in a configuration each occupying at least half of the height of the body in the second cavity.

14. The rechargeable dehumidifier according to claim 6 wherein the casing is made in a ceramic material, and the container and the float are made in plastic material.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) This specification is supplemented with a set of drawings illustrating the preferred embodiment, which are never intended to limit the invention.

(2) FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment in which the float protrudes from the first lid of the casing.

(3) FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a second embodiment in which the float protrudes from the casing.

(4) FIG. 3 shows a cross-section of the first embodiment.

(5) FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the container with thinner portions acting as hinges on the lid and handles.

(6) FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of a float with a first post.

(7) FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of a float with a first and a second post.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(8) We shall now describe a first and a second embodiment of the invention based on the figures.

(9) FIGS. 1 to 3 show a rechargeable dehumidifier comprising a casing (1) with at least one first opening (1.1), in the embodiment shown these are multiple circular openings although it could also be a single large opening or several openings with other shapes different to that shown, and open on the top; a first lid (2) is arranged on the casing (1). FIG. 3 shows details of the internal components of the casing (1), such that they configure a first internal cavity (1.2), wherein a container (3) is provided that in turn comprises a body (3.1) that is open on the top which configures a second cavity (3.2), a second lid (3.3) is provided on the body (3.1) and has at least a second opening (3.4), which in the embodiment shown are multiple curved slots although it could be a single large slot or several slots with different shapes to the one shown; on the second lid (3.3) may be provided a desiccant agent (S), of any known kind, the one shown being a bag with a desiccant product inside, such that the water absorbed by it is collected in the body (3.1) when it falls by gravity. FIG. 3 shows with a dotted line the level reached by the water collected (W), and a dotted vertical line with an arrow pointing downwards shows as an example how the water passes through a second opening (3.4) to the body (3.1) of the container (3).

(10) FIG. 4 shows the option that a second lid (3.3) is connected to the body (3.1) via a first portion (3.5) that is thinner in order to act as a hinge. This connection shown is an embodiment since it could simply rest on top or be fixed in any other known manner such as glued, welded, with clips, etc. The advantage of this embodiment is that it can be manufactured in a simple manner by injection, especially when made in a plastic material.

(11) FIGS. 3 and 4 show the option that the container (3) has at least one handle (3.6) connected to the body (3.1), which makes it simple to extract, especially when there are at least two handles (3.6) as shown in the figures. In particular, the handle (3.6) is connected to the body (3.1) via a second thinner portion (3.7) that acts as a hinge. Similarly, as mentioned for the second lid (3.3), this connection shown is an embodiment since it could simply be an extension or be fixed in any other known manner, such as glued, welded, etc. The advantage of this embodiment is that it can be manufactured in a simple manner by injection, especially when made in a plastic material.

(12) Another option is for there to be a hook-shaped configuration (3.8) protruding from the handle (3.6), FIGS. 3 and 4, which fits together with a burr (3.9) that projects from the second lid (3.3), FIG. 3.

(13) It is especially advantageous that the second lid (3.3) and each handle (3.6) are connected via the corresponding thinner portions acting as hinges, first (3.5) and second (3.7) respectively, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, as well as joining the hook (3.8) that clamps with a burr (3.9). Thus, the full container (3) can be manufactured by injection in a simple manner, especially if it is made in plastic; FIG. 4 shows the part as it would come directly from the injection mould, without the need for slides in the mould, but being unmoulded directly, which makes the manufacture simple and inexpensive. Its assembly is also simple since it is enough to perform a first fold where indicated with the arrow A in FIG. 4 in order to approximate the second lid (3.3) to the body (3.1) and subsequently at a second fold indicated with arrow B approximate each handle (3.6) until each hook (3.8) fits its corresponding burr (3.9).

(14) One option in order to provide a float that indicates the level of water collected is for a body (3.1) in the second cavity (3.2) to have at least one first wall (3.10), FIGS. 3 and 4, in order to configure inside it a housing (3.11), FIG. 4, within which to provide a float (4), FIGS. 1 to 3, 5 and 6, such that it can move vertically within said housing (3.11).

(15) In particular, in a first embodiment, FIGS. 1, 3 and 5, the float (4) comprises a float (4.1) that adapts to the inside of the housing (3.11) in order to move within it, with a first post (4.2) projecting from the float (4.1); additionally, the first lid (2) may have an opening (2.1), where the first post (4.2) faces said opening (2.1) such that it can go through it in its vertical movement. This configuration is an option for the user who prefers to have the indication above the dehumidifier, usually depending on stylistic tastes as well as on its location.

(16) In a second embodiment, FIGS. 2 and 6, there is a second post (4.3) projecting crosswise from the first post (4.2); additionally, the casing (1) has a slot (1.2), the second post (4.3) passes through such slot (1.2) and runs across it in its vertical movement. This configuration is an option for the user who prefers to have the indication on one side of the dehumidifier, usually depending on stylistic tastes as well as on its location.

(17) One advantageous option is providing inside the housing (3.11) and on the bottom thereof a stop (3.12), FIG. 3, to support the float (4) when it lies at its lowest position, thus preventing it from becoming stuck in its housing, which is usually smaller at the bottom.

(18) Another option, which serves to provide structural reinforcement, is for the body (3.1) in the second cavity (3.2) to have at least one second vertical wall (3.13) as a reinforcement, FIGS. 3 and 4. In particular it is advantageous for the second vertical walls (3.13) to be three in number and arranged in a star configuration, each occupying at least half the height of the body (3.1), thus making the reinforcement effective and distributed.

(19) Optionally, the casing (1) is made in ceramic material, with the known advantages of durability to humidity and appearance, the container (3) and the float (4) are made in plastic material, with the known advantages of easy manufacture, such as by injection, for example, and corrosion resistance.