Air conditioner capable of controlling heating and humidity, and control method therefor
US10948202B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F2221/34
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided are an air conditioner capable of indoor heating and humidity control with a simple structure and a method of controlling the same. The air conditioner comprises: a first air flow channel; a second air flow channel; a dehumidification rotor which comprises a first region provided on the first air flow channel, a second region provided on the second air flow channel, and an adsorbent which alternately passes through the first region and the second region and adsorbs moisture in the first region or the second region; and a control unit configured to control air flowing in the first air flow path so that the air is heated by a heater and discharged to an indoor area and control moisture of air flowing through the second region so that the moisture is evaporated in the first region to humidify the indoor.
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