TW201723394A - Evaporative HVAC apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

An evaporative HVAC apparatus is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus provides an at least one absorbent wicking layer having a first surface and an opposing second surface, and an at least one thermal layer also having a first surface and an opposing second surface. The second surface of the at least one thermal layer is formed immediately adjacent to the first surface of the at least one wicking layer. An at least one fluid line is in fluid communication with the at least one wicking layer. Thus, a fluid is selectively delivered to the wicking layer through the at least one fluid line which, in turn, permeates the at least one thermal layer and evaporates into the air located immediately adjacent the exposed first surface of the at least one thermal layer, thereby affecting the temperature of the air.

Description

蒸發式暖通空調設備 Evaporative HVAC equipment 【相關申請案】 [related application]

本申請案係為之前申請且目前為申請中序號第14/336,715號、申請日為2014年7月21日之申請案的部分連續案。 This application is a partial continuation of the previous application and is currently the application number 14/336,715, and the application date is July 21, 2014.

本申請案主張優先權且享有序號第14/336,715號之美國非臨時申請案的有效申請日，其為申請於2013年3月7日之美國非臨時申請案序號第13/789,632號的部分連續案，而其主張優先權且享有申請於2012年3月7日之美國臨時申請案序號第61/607,950號的申請日。前述各申請案的內容併入本文作為參考。 This application claims priority and enjoys the effective filing date of the US non-provisional application No. 14/336,715, which is a partial continuation of the US non-provisional application number 13/789,632 filed on March 7, 2013. And it claims priority and enjoys the filing date of the US Provisional Application No. 61/607,950 filed on March 7, 2012. The contents of the aforementioned various applications are incorporated herein by reference.

本專利申請案的標的大體有關於加熱、通風及空調(“HVAC”)，且更特別的是，有關於一種蒸發式暖通空調設備。 The subject matter of this patent application relates generally to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning ("HVAC"), and more particularly to an evaporative HVAC device.

據此，申請人將在此申請案中所引用或提及之任何及所有專利及公開專利申請案以引用的方式併入本文中。 In this regard, any and all patents and published patent applications, which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties in the entireties in

作為背景，蒸發式冷卻器的操作係藉由將水釋放於空氣中，以便空氣溫度得到可接受程度的減少，這部份取決於外部空氣的濕度。依賴與水由液體轉換成氣體有關的熱力學，大多數蒸發式冷卻器採用風扇或鼓風機，其經過潮濕、多孔的媒介吸進外部熱空氣。只要外部周遭空氣保持乾燥，通常低於百分之三十(30%)的相對濕度，此類冷卻器甚至在當年最熱日子期間能在壓縮式製冷冷卻器之電力需求的幾分之一下提供冷卻。 As a background, the operation of the evaporative cooler is achieved by releasing water into the air so that the temperature of the air is reduced to an acceptable extent, depending in part on the humidity of the outside air. Depending on the thermodynamics associated with the conversion of water from liquid to gas, most evaporative coolers use a fan or blower that draws in external hot air through a moist, porous medium. As long as the surrounding ambient air remains dry, typically less than thirty percent (30%) relative humidity, such coolers can be supplied at a fraction of the power demand of the compression refrigeration cooler even during the hottest days of the year. cool down.

傳統蒸發式冷卻器的操作用鼓風機是將外部空氣吸進冷卻 器的殼體，通常是在空氣首先通過潮濕媒介之後。潮濕媒介中的水蒸發進入通過的乾燥空氣而冷卻及濕潤進行中的空氣。然後，鼓風機由殼體內排出被冷卻的空氣，並使空氣進入待冷卻之區域，用被冷卻、經過調節、及濕潤的空氣取代溫暖的周遭空氣。蒸發式加熱器以類似方式操作，它只使用熱水於潮濕媒介中，以便使排出的空氣變暖和。 The operation of the conventional evaporative cooler is to suck the outside air into the cooling. The housing of the device is usually after the air first passes through the wet medium. The water in the moist medium evaporates into the passing dry air to cool and wet the ongoing air. The blower then discharges the cooled air from the housing and allows the air to enter the area to be cooled, replacing the warm ambient air with cooled, conditioned, and humidified air. The evaporative heater operates in a similar manner, using only hot water in the moist medium to warm the exhausted air.

傳統蒸發式冷卻器及加熱器的維護需要定期清潔水貯槽。清潔之間的操作時數主要係取決於裝置的操作環境。此等清潔係重要的，以維持單元之效率，以及防止累積不合意的黴菌、真菌、及氣味。另外，傳統蒸發式冷卻器通常需要大量的水，以冷卻空氣，這不只有礙節水努力，而且增加相當可觀的水份於安裝冷卻器之建築物中。傳統蒸發式冷卻器通常也只能夠在濕度低於百分之三十(30%)的區域中有效率地操作。 Maintenance of conventional evaporative coolers and heaters requires regular cleaning of the water storage tank. The number of operating hours between cleanings depends primarily on the operating environment of the device. Such cleaning is important to maintain unit efficiency and to prevent accumulation of undesirable mold, fungus, and odor. In addition, conventional evaporative coolers typically require large amounts of water to cool the air, which does not only hinder water conservation efforts, but also adds considerable moisture to the building where the cooler is installed. Conventional evaporative coolers are also typically only capable of operating efficiently in areas where humidity is less than thirty percent (30%).

因此，亟須能夠有效操作的蒸發式裝置，不論外部空氣濕度位準如何都能夠以冷卻及加熱裝置兩者操作，以及不需要必須時常清潔該裝置或移動大量空氣或水以達成所欲空氣溫度。 Therefore, it is not necessary to be able to operate the evaporative device, regardless of the external air humidity level, to operate both the cooling and heating devices, and it is not necessary to clean the device from time to time or to move a large amount of air or water to achieve the desired air temperature. .

本發明的面向(aspects)滿足這些需要，且提供更多相關優點，如以下於發明內容中所述。 The aspects of the present invention satisfy these needs and provide more relevant advantages, as described below in the Summary of the Invention.

本發明之面向教導在結構及用途上的一些效益，其導致下述示範優點。 The present invention is directed to teaching some of the benefits in structure and use that result in the following exemplary advantages.

本發明解決上述問題係藉由提供一種蒸發式HVAC設備。在至少一具體實施例中，該設備提供有一第一表面及與其相對之一第二表面的至少一吸收性芯吸層(absorbent wicking layer)，以及也有一第一表面及與其相對之一第二表面的至少一熱層(thermal layer)。該至少一熱層之該第二表面緊鄰該至少一芯吸層之該第一表面地形成。至少一流體管線與該至少一芯吸層流體連通。因此，一流體通過該至少一流體管線選擇性地輸送至該芯吸層，接著滲入該至少一熱層而蒸發進入緊鄰該至少一熱層之暴露的第一表面的空氣，從而在空氣移動橫過該至少一熱層之暴露的第一表面時，影響該空氣的溫度。 The present invention solves the above problems by providing an evaporative HVAC apparatus. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus provides at least one absorbent wicking layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto, and also having a first surface and a second opposite thereto At least one thermal layer of the surface. The second surface of the at least one thermal layer is formed adjacent to the first surface of the at least one wicking layer. At least one fluid line is in fluid communication with the at least one wicking layer. Accordingly, a fluid is selectively delivered to the wicking layer through the at least one fluid line, and then infiltrated into the at least one thermal layer to evaporate into the air immediately adjacent the exposed first surface of the at least one thermal layer, thereby moving the air across The temperature of the air is affected when the exposed first surface of the at least one thermal layer.

由以下結合附圖的詳細說明可更加明白本發明面向的其他 特徵及優點，該等附圖以範例舉例說明本發明面向的原理。 Other aspects of the present invention will be more apparent from the following detailed description in conjunction with the drawings Features and advantages, these figures illustrate by way of example the principles of the invention.

20‧‧‧設備 20‧‧‧ Equipment

22‧‧‧殼體 22‧‧‧ housing

24‧‧‧內表面 24‧‧‧ inner surface

26‧‧‧空氣通道 26‧‧‧Air passage

28‧‧‧芯吸層 28‧‧‧ wicking layer

30‧‧‧熱層 30‧‧‧ Thermal layer

32‧‧‧表面 32‧‧‧ Surface

33‧‧‧表面 33‧‧‧ surface

34‧‧‧細孔 34‧‧‧Pore

36‧‧‧流體管線 36‧‧‧ fluid pipeline

38‧‧‧表面 38‧‧‧ surface

39‧‧‧表面 39‧‧‧ Surface

40‧‧‧外表面 40‧‧‧ outer surface

42‧‧‧遞減部 42‧‧‧Decrease Department

44‧‧‧末端 End of 44‧‧‧

46‧‧‧末端 End of 46‧‧‧

48‧‧‧空氣管道 48‧‧‧Air duct

50‧‧‧管道連接器片段 50‧‧‧ Pipe connector segment

52‧‧‧抗微生物板 52‧‧‧Antimicrobial Board

54‧‧‧終端 54‧‧‧ Terminal

56‧‧‧指狀突出物 56‧‧‧ finger-like protrusions

58‧‧‧流體噴射器 58‧‧‧ Fluid ejector

59‧‧‧流體貯器 59‧‧‧ Fluid reservoir

60‧‧‧鼓風機 60‧‧‧Blowers

62‧‧‧電源供應器 62‧‧‧Power supply

64‧‧‧長度 64‧‧‧ length

66‧‧‧增壓單元 66‧‧‧Supercharger unit

68‧‧‧線圈 68‧‧‧ coil

70‧‧‧凝結水 70‧‧‧Condensate

72‧‧‧水份收集單元 72‧‧‧Water collection unit

74‧‧‧容器 74‧‧‧ Container

76‧‧‧泵浦 76‧‧‧ pump

78‧‧‧濾水器 78‧‧‧Water filter

80‧‧‧風量調節器或擴散器 80‧‧‧Air volume regulator or diffuser

82‧‧‧方向氣流噴嘴 82‧‧‧ Directional airflow nozzle

84‧‧‧熱核心 84‧‧‧Hot core

86‧‧‧空氣淨化器 86‧‧‧Air Purifier

88‧‧‧空氣濾清器 88‧‧‧Air filter

90‧‧‧圍封物 90‧‧‧Enclosed

92‧‧‧回流腔室 92‧‧‧Return chamber

94‧‧‧供給腔室 94‧‧‧Supply chamber

96‧‧‧HVAC系統 96‧‧‧HVAC system

附圖圖解說明本發明的面向，其中：第1圖的部份透視圖根據至少一具體實施例圖示整合於示範HVAC管道系統中的示範蒸發式暖通空調設備；第2圖根據至少一具體實施例圖示沿著第1圖之直線2-2繪出的橫截面圖；第3圖根據至少一具體實施例圖示第2圖之圓圈包圍區3的放大橫截面圖；第4圖根據至少一具體實施例圖示沿著第2圖之直線4-4繪出的橫截面圖；第5圖根據至少一具體實施例圖示實質矩形蒸發式暖通空調設備的橫截面圖，其中部份以虛線圖示；第6圖根據至少一具體實施例圖示沿著第5圖之直線6-6繪出的橫截面圖；第7圖根據至少一具體實施例圖示另一示範蒸發式暖通空調設備的部份展開圖；第8圖根據至少一具體實施例圖示另一示範蒸發式暖通空調設備的透視圖，其中為求清晰，省略該設備之圍封物的一部份；第9圖根據至少一具體實施例圖示實質平面形熱核心(planar-shaped thermal core)之另一示範具體實施例的部份透視圖；第10圖根據至少一具體實施例圖示沿著第9圖之直線10-10繪出的部份橫截面圖；以及第11圖的簡化示意圖根據至少一具體實施例圖示位在示範HVAC系統內的多個實質平面形熱核心。 The drawings illustrate the aspects of the present invention, wherein: FIG. 1 is a partial perspective view illustrating an exemplary evaporative HVAC device integrated in an exemplary HVAC piping system in accordance with at least one embodiment; FIG. 2 is based on at least one specific The embodiment illustrates a cross-sectional view taken along line 2-2 of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 illustrates an enlarged cross-sectional view of the circle enclosing area 3 of FIG. 2 according to at least one embodiment; FIG. 4 is based on At least one embodiment illustrates a cross-sectional view taken along line 4-4 of FIG. 2; FIG. 5 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a substantially rectangular evaporative HVAC apparatus, according to at least one embodiment, Parts are illustrated in dashed lines; FIG. 6 illustrates a cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6 of FIG. 5 in accordance with at least one embodiment; FIG. 7 illustrates another exemplary evaporative type in accordance with at least one embodiment. A partially expanded view of a HVAC apparatus; FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of another exemplary evaporative HVAC apparatus according to at least one embodiment, wherein a portion of the enclosure of the apparatus is omitted for clarity Figure 9 illustrates a substantial plane in accordance with at least one embodiment Partial perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of a planar-shaped thermal core; Figure 10 illustrates a partial cross-section drawn along line 10-10 of Figure 9 in accordance with at least one embodiment The simplified schematic of Figure 11 illustrates a plurality of substantially planar thermal cores within an exemplary HVAC system in accordance with at least one embodiment.

上述附圖以進一步詳細界定於以下說明的至少一示範具體實施例圖解說明本發明的面向。根據一或更多具體實施例，在不同附圖中相同元件符號所參照的本發明特徵、元件及面向為相同、等效或類似的特徵、元件或面向。 The above-described figures illustrate the aspects of the present invention in a further detailed description of at least one exemplary embodiment set forth below. The features, elements, and aspects of the present invention, which are referred to in the different figures, are the same, equivalent, or similar features, elements or aspects.

此時翻到第1圖，其圖示蒸發式暖通空調設備20之示範具體實施例的部份透視圖。由第2圖清楚可見，在該示範具體實施例中，設備20包含至少一殼體22，其具有界定延伸穿過殼體22之實質管狀空氣通道26的內表面24。至少一芯吸層28，有第一表面32及與其相對之第二表面33(第3圖)，緊鄰殼體22內表面24之至少一部份地形成。另外，至少一熱層30，也有第一表面38及與其相對之第二表面39(第3圖)，緊鄰芯吸層28之第一表面32地形成，從而使芯吸層28夾在熱層30與殼體22內表面24之間且形成實質管狀熱核心84(第4圖)。因此，由第4圖清楚可見，由於空氣通道26呈實質管狀，熱層30接著也呈實質管狀。不過，在如下述的至少一替代具體實施例中，至少部份取決於將會使用設備20的特定背景，殼體22、芯吸層28及熱層30中之每一者可採用目前已知或以後會開發的任何其他尺寸、形狀或組態。殼體22更提供至少一流體入口細孔34，流體管線36穿過它伸入殼體22一段距離以便與芯吸層28流體連通。簡言之，且如下述，在至少一具體實施例中，設備20經組配成可產生相對冷或熱的空氣係藉由選擇性地經由流體管線36輸送流體(例如，水)至芯吸層28使芯吸層28飽和以及接著滲入熱層30使得整個熱層30(部份取決於流體溫度及/或移動通過空氣通道26之空氣的溫度)由於熱層30內流體蒸發進入緊鄰熱層30之暴露第一表面38的空氣(在此被稱為“奈米蒸發”)而冷卻或加熱，從而改變通過空氣通道26之空氣的溫度。換言之，提供相對冷的流體給芯吸層28會起冷卻熱層30的作用，使得掠過熱層30的空氣也被冷卻。同樣地，提供相對熱的流體給芯吸層28會起加熱熱層30的作用，使得掠過熱層30的空氣也被加熱。應注意，儘管在至少一具體實施例中水為被設備20利用的示範流體，然而在其他具體實施例中，可換成目前已知或以後會開發的任何其他流體或流體組合，只要設備20能夠實質完成描述於本文的機能。 Turning now to Figure 1, a partial perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an evaporative HVAC device 20 is illustrated. As is apparent from FIG. 2, in the exemplary embodiment, apparatus 20 includes at least one housing 22 having an inner surface 24 that defines a substantially tubular air passage 26 extending through housing 22. At least one wicking layer 28 having a first surface 32 and a second surface 33 opposite thereto (Fig. 3) is formed adjacent at least a portion of the inner surface 24 of the housing 22. In addition, at least one thermal layer 30, also having a first surface 38 and a second surface 39 opposite thereto (Fig. 3), is formed adjacent to the first surface 32 of the wicking layer 28 such that the wicking layer 28 is sandwiched between the thermal layers 30 is formed between the inner surface 24 of the housing 22 and a substantially tubular thermal core 84 (Fig. 4). Thus, as is clear from Figure 4, since the air passage 26 is substantially tubular, the thermal layer 30 is then also substantially tubular. However, in at least one alternative embodiment as described below, at least in part depending on the particular context in which device 20 will be used, each of housing 22, wicking layer 28 and thermal layer 30 may be currently known. Or any other size, shape, or configuration that will be developed in the future. The housing 22 further provides at least one fluid inlet aperture 34 through which the fluid line 36 extends into the housing 22 for a distance to be in fluid communication with the wicking layer 28. Briefly, and as described below, in at least one embodiment, apparatus 20 is configured to produce relatively cool or hot air by selectively transporting fluid (e.g., water) via fluid line 36 to wicking. Layer 28 saturates wicking layer 28 and then infiltrates thermal layer 30 such that the entire thermal layer 30 (partly depending on fluid temperature and/or temperature of air moving through air passage 26) evaporates into the immediate thermal layer due to evaporation of fluid within thermal layer 30 The air exposing the first surface 38 (referred to herein as "nano evaporation") 30 is cooled or heated to change the temperature of the air passing through the air passage 26. In other words, providing a relatively cold fluid to the wicking layer 28 acts as a cooling hot layer 30 such that the air sweeping the superheated layer 30 is also cooled. Likewise, providing a relatively hot fluid to the wicking layer 28 acts to heat the hot layer 30 such that the air sweeping the superheated layer 30 is also heated. It should be noted that although water is an exemplary fluid utilized by apparatus 20 in at least one embodiment, in other embodiments, it may be replaced with any other fluid or combination of fluids currently known or later developed, as long as apparatus 20 The functions described in this document can be substantially completed.

在至少一具體實施例中，殼體22由金屬製成。不過，在其他具體實施例中，殼體22可由目前已知或以後會開發的任何其他材料或材料組合製成，例如塑膠，只要該等材料能夠允許殼體22實質完成描述於本文的機能。在至少一具體實施例中，殼體22提供實質均勻外表面40，除了各 在空氣通道26的第一末端44及第二末端46的直徑遞減部(diameter step-down)42以外，在此是要與附加空氣管道48(第1圖)成一直線地安置殼體22，遞減部42形成管道連接器片段50。不過，在其他具體實施例中，至少部份取決於將會使用設備20的背景，殼體22可採用目前已知或以後會想到的任何其他大小、形狀或尺寸。例如，在如第5圖及第6圖所示的至少另一具體實施例中，殼體22可呈實質矩形。另外，在其他具體實施例中，空氣通道26的第一及第二末端44及46可彼此互相線性偏移，亦即，在其他具體實施例中，空氣通道26的第一及第二末端44及46不線性對齊。因此，圖示於附圖的特別大小、形狀及尺寸只是示範，且不應被認為是以任何方式限制。 In at least one embodiment, the housing 22 is made of metal. However, in other embodiments, the housing 22 can be made of any other material or combination of materials that are currently known or later developed, such as plastic, as long as the materials are capable of allowing the housing 22 to substantially perform the functions described herein. In at least one embodiment, the housing 22 provides a substantially uniform outer surface 40, except In addition to the diameter step-down 42 of the first end 44 and the second end 46 of the air passage 26, the housing 22 is placed in line with the additional air duct 48 (Fig. 1), decreasing Portion 42 forms a pipe connector segment 50. However, in other embodiments, depending at least in part on the background in which the device 20 will be used, the housing 22 can take on any other size, shape or size that is currently known or later contemplated. For example, in at least another embodiment as shown in Figures 5 and 6, the housing 22 can be substantially rectangular. Additionally, in other embodiments, the first and second ends 44 and 46 of the air passage 26 can be linearly offset from each other, that is, in other embodiments, the first and second ends 44 of the air passage 26 And 46 are not linearly aligned. Accordingly, the particular size, shape and dimensions of the drawings are merely exemplary and should not be considered as limiting in any way.

在至少一具體實施例中，芯吸層28由能夠充飽流體的吸收性微纖維材料製成。不過，在其他具體實施例中，芯吸層28可由目前已知或以後會開發的任何其他材料或材料組合製成，例如布料、棉布、紙填料、纖維素纖維或超級吸收性聚合物，只要該等材料能夠允許芯吸層28實質完成描述於本文的機能。另外，在至少一具體實施例中，部份取決於各自構成芯吸層28及殼體22的材料，芯吸層28使用適當的黏著劑或黏合劑永久地貼附至殼體22的內表面24。不過，在其他具體實施例中，可換成目前已知或以後會開發的能夠使芯吸層28永久地貼附至殼體22之內表面24的任何其他方法、材料或材料組合。更在其他具體實施例中，芯吸層28可移除地與殼體22的內表面24接合，從而允許按需要選擇性地更換芯吸層28。如上述，芯吸層28緊鄰殼體22之內表面24的至少一部份地形成。在至少一具體實施例中，殼體22的整個內表面24被芯吸層28覆蓋，芯吸層28提供熱層30的芯吸表面，如下文所述。在至少一此類具體實施例中，由第2圖清楚可見，緊鄰管道連接器片段50的芯吸層28凹進而最接近空氣通道26的第一及第二末端44及46，以便使漏入連接空氣管道48的流體最小。 In at least one embodiment, the wicking layer 28 is made of a fluid-absorbable absorbent microfiber material. However, in other embodiments, the wicking layer 28 can be made of any other material or combination of materials currently known or later developed, such as cloth, cotton, paper filler, cellulosic fiber or superabsorbent polymer, as long as These materials can allow the wicking layer 28 to substantially perform the functions described herein. Additionally, in at least one embodiment, depending in part on the materials that make up the wicking layer 28 and the housing 22, the wicking layer 28 is permanently attached to the inner surface of the housing 22 using a suitable adhesive or adhesive. twenty four. However, in other embodiments, any other method, material, or combination of materials that is currently known or later developed to enable the wicking layer 28 to be permanently attached to the inner surface 24 of the housing 22 can be replaced. In still other embodiments, the wicking layer 28 removably engages the inner surface 24 of the housing 22 to allow selective replacement of the wicking layer 28 as desired. As described above, the wicking layer 28 is formed adjacent at least a portion of the inner surface 24 of the housing 22. In at least one embodiment, the entire inner surface 24 of the housing 22 is covered by a wicking layer 28 that provides a wicking surface for the thermal layer 30, as described below. In at least one such embodiment, as best seen in FIG. 2, the wicking layer 28 proximate the conduit connector segment 50 is recessed and thus closest to the first and second ends 44 and 46 of the air passage 26 for leakage. The fluid connecting the air duct 48 is minimal.

在至少一具體實施例中，熱層30由石膏-陶瓷鑄件(gypsum-ceramic casting)製成。更詳細一點說，在一個此類具體實施例中，該石膏-陶瓷鑄件由兩件石膏與由受熱會膨脹之砂(sand)形成的一件陶瓷材料組成，它可提供有最佳重量及效率的鑄造材料。所得陶瓷基質為重量輕的可鑄材料，它可提供強度和節省重量。相同的最佳混合比也提供可充分 黏合至芯吸層28的鑄造材料。因此，在芯吸層28抵著殼體22的內表面24地安置下，該石膏-陶瓷鑄件可原位(in situ)形成以緊密地遵循芯吸層28的第一表面32以及接著遵循殼體22的內表面24，從而上覆(overlying)芯吸層28。另外，此石膏-陶瓷鑄件提供內部結構，其允許流體更快地遷移通過熱層30，以及在完全飽和時能夠保存更多流體，下文會進一步描述其重要性。在封閉的環境中，該石膏-陶瓷鑄件允許熱層吸收空氣的濕氣以實質產生增濕器的效果。因此，取決於將會使用設備20的背景，設備20能夠冷卻、加熱、增濕及除濕周遭環境。在至少一此類具體實施例中，該鑄件的內部結構包含發泡陶瓷(foamed ceramic)。在其他具體實施例中，熱層30可由目前已知或以後會開發的任何其他材料或材料組合製成，例如其他類型的基於親水石膏的材料、赤陶土(terracotta)或陶瓷，只要該等材料能夠允許熱層30實質完成描述於本文的機能。 In at least one embodiment, the thermal layer 30 is made of gypsum-ceramic casting. In more detail, in one such embodiment, the gypsum-ceramic casting consists of two pieces of gypsum and a piece of ceramic material formed from heated sand that provides optimum weight and efficiency. Casting material. The resulting ceramic substrate is a lightweight, castable material that provides strength and weight savings. The same optimal mixing ratio is also provided The cast material bonded to the wicking layer 28. Thus, with the wicking layer 28 disposed against the inner surface 24 of the housing 22, the gypsum-ceramic casting can be formed in situ to closely follow the first surface 32 of the wicking layer 28 and then follow the shell The inner surface 24 of the body 22, thereby overlying the wicking layer 28. Additionally, this gypsum-ceramic casting provides an internal structure that allows fluid to migrate faster through the thermal layer 30 and is capable of retaining more fluid when fully saturated, as further described below. In a closed environment, the gypsum-ceramic casting allows the thermal layer to absorb moisture from the air to substantially produce the effect of the humidifier. Thus, depending on the context in which the device 20 will be used, the device 20 can cool, heat, humidify, and dehumidify the surrounding environment. In at least one such embodiment, the internal structure of the casting comprises a foamed ceramic. In other embodiments, the thermal layer 30 can be made of any other material or combination of materials that are currently known or later developed, such as other types of hydrophilic gypsum-based materials, terracotta or ceramics, as long as such materials The thermal layer 30 can be allowed to substantially perform the functions described herein.

在至少一具體實施例中，熱層30包括抗微生物材料以便更好地防止黴菌、細菌或病毒增長。在一個此類具體實施例中，該抗微生物材料包含鋅粉。在此類另一具體實施例中，該抗微生物材料包含銀。更在其他具體實施例中，該抗微生物材料可包含目前已知或以後會開發的有抗微生物性質的任何其他材料或材料組合。在至少另一具體實施例中，由第2圖清楚可見，熱層30提供由鋅金屬或其類似者製成的至少一抗微生物板52，其安置在最接近至少一流體管線36之終端54的熱層30內使得流體在流出流體管線36時掠過(passes over)抗微生物板52。在至少一此類具體實施例中，抗微生物板52經組配成可選擇性地移除以便在它隨著時間而腐蝕時可更換。又在熱層30由石膏-陶瓷鑄件構成的此類另一具體實施例中，該抗微生物材料混入石膏-陶瓷鑄件。在至少一替代具體實施例中，流體本身含有抗微生物添加物。更在其他具體實施例中，流體可含有加味油或其他類型的加味流體用於在空氣通過空氣通道26時添加宜人的香味。更在其他具體實施例中，流體可含有酒精，或有類似性質的任何其他流體或流體組合用於在流體與空氣通道26中的空氣接觸時增加冷卻效果。 In at least one embodiment, the thermal layer 30 includes an antimicrobial material to better prevent the growth of mold, bacteria or viruses. In one such specific embodiment, the antimicrobial material comprises zinc powder. In another such embodiment, the antimicrobial material comprises silver. In still other embodiments, the antimicrobial material can comprise any other material or combination of materials that are currently known or later developed with antimicrobial properties. In at least another embodiment, as best seen in FIG. 2, the thermal layer 30 provides at least one antimicrobial panel 52 made of zinc metal or the like disposed at a terminal 54 that is closest to at least one fluid line 36. The thermal layer 30 allows fluid to pass over the antimicrobial sheet 52 as it exits the fluid line 36. In at least one such embodiment, the antimicrobial sheet 52 is formulated to be selectively removable to be replaceable as it erodes over time. Also in another such embodiment in which the thermal layer 30 is comprised of a gypsum-ceramic casting, the antimicrobial material is incorporated into a gypsum-ceramic casting. In at least one alternative embodiment, the fluid itself contains an antimicrobial additive. In still other embodiments, the fluid may contain flavored oil or other types of flavoring fluid for adding a pleasant fragrance as the air passes through the air passage 26. In still other embodiments, the fluid may contain alcohol, or any other fluid or combination of fluids having similar properties for increasing the cooling effect when the fluid is in contact with air in the air passage 26.

在至少一替代具體實施例中，熱層30由有充分導熱性的不透水材料製成。在此類替代具體實施例中，芯吸層28所收集的流體只接觸熱層30且接著影響熱層30的溫度。因此，也影響經過空氣通道26且掠過熱層 30之暴露第一表面38之空氣的溫度，從而提供輻射加熱或冷卻而不是蒸發加熱或冷卻。換言之，提供相對冷的流體給芯吸層28會起冷卻熱層30的作用，使得掠過熱層30的空氣也會冷卻。同樣地，提供相對熱的流體給芯吸層28會起加熱熱層30的作用，使得掠過熱層30的空氣也被加熱。另外，在至少一具體實施例中，部份取決於各自構成熱層30及芯吸層28的材料，熱層30的第二表面39使用適當的黏著劑或黏合劑永久地貼附至芯吸層28的第一表面32。不過，在其他具體實施例中，可換成目前已知或以後會開發、能夠使熱層30之第二表面39永久地貼附至芯吸層28之第一表面32的任何其他方法、材料或材料組合。更在其他具體實施例中，熱層30的第二表面39可移除地與芯吸層28的第一表面32接合，從而允許按需要選擇性地更換熱層30。 In at least one alternative embodiment, the thermal layer 30 is made of a water impermeable material that has sufficient thermal conductivity. In such alternative embodiments, the fluid collected by the wicking layer 28 only contacts the thermal layer 30 and then affects the temperature of the thermal layer 30. Therefore, it also affects the air passage 26 and sweeps the superheated layer. The temperature of the air exposing the first surface 38 is 30 to provide radiant heating or cooling rather than evaporative heating or cooling. In other words, providing a relatively cold fluid to the wicking layer 28 acts as a cooling hot layer 30 such that the air sweeping the superheated layer 30 also cools. Likewise, providing a relatively hot fluid to the wicking layer 28 acts to heat the hot layer 30 such that the air sweeping the superheated layer 30 is also heated. Additionally, in at least one embodiment, depending in part on the materials that make up the thermal layer 30 and the wicking layer 28, the second surface 39 of the thermal layer 30 is permanently affixed to the wicking using a suitable adhesive or adhesive. The first surface 32 of layer 28. However, in other embodiments, any other method or material that is currently known or later developed to enable the second surface 39 of the thermal layer 30 to be permanently attached to the first surface 32 of the wicking layer 28 can be replaced. Or a combination of materials. In still other embodiments, the second surface 39 of the thermal layer 30 removably engages the first surface 32 of the wicking layer 28, thereby allowing the thermal layer 30 to be selectively replaced as desired.

在至少一具體實施例中，由第2圖及第4圖清楚可見，芯吸層28的第一表面32被熱層30完全覆蓋以確保形成進入熱層30的可靠液體路徑，這形成用於以適當方式引導液體進入殼體22的措施以實現熱層30接著是經過空氣通道26之空氣的有效奈米蒸發式加熱或冷卻。另外，在此一具體實施例中，芯吸層28有助於均勻地施加流體至熱層30。 In at least one embodiment, as best seen in Figures 2 and 4, the first surface 32 of the wicking layer 28 is completely covered by the thermal layer 30 to ensure a reliable liquid path into the thermal layer 30, which is formed for The means for directing liquid into the housing 22 in a suitable manner to effect efficient nano-evaporative heating or cooling of the thermal layer 30 followed by air passing through the air passage 26. Additionally, in this particular embodiment, the wicking layer 28 facilitates uniform application of fluid to the thermal layer 30.

應注意，在至少一替代具體實施例中，可完全省略熱層30使得流體的奈米蒸發在芯吸層28的暴露第一表面32上發生以及影響經過空氣通道26之空氣的溫度。此外，在至少另一替代具體實施例中，可完全省略芯吸層28使得流體管線36與熱層30流體連通。 It should be noted that in at least one alternative embodiment, the thermal layer 30 may be omitted altogether such that nano-vaporization of the fluid occurs on the exposed first surface 32 of the wicking layer 28 and affects the temperature of the air passing through the air passage 26. Moreover, in at least another alternative embodiment, the wicking layer 28 can be omitted entirely such that the fluid line 36 is in fluid communication with the thermal layer 30.

在至少一具體實施例中，熱層30的暴露第一表面38帶有波紋(convoluted)以便最大化熱層30的表面積。熱層30中空氣能夠掠過的表面積越大，熱層30對於通過空氣通道26之空氣的溫度影響越大。帶有波紋的第一表面38也有助於使通過空氣通道26的空氣快速翻滾，從而有助於提供空氣溫度在熱層30上的均勻分布。在一個此類具體實施例中，由第2圖清楚可見，熱層30的第一表面38提供在空氣通道26內向內延伸的多個指狀突出物56。不過，應注意，圖示於附圖的第一表面38之特定組態僅供示範且不應被認為是以任何方式限制。因此，在其他具體實施例中，第一表面38可採用目前已知或以後會想到的任何其他大小、形狀、尺寸或組態，只要熱層30能夠實質完成描述於本文的機能。 In at least one embodiment, the exposed first surface 38 of the thermal layer 30 is convoluted to maximize the surface area of the thermal layer 30. The greater the surface area in which the air in the thermal layer 30 can pass, the greater the effect of the thermal layer 30 on the temperature of the air passing through the air passage 26. The corrugated first surface 38 also helps to rapidly tumbling the air passing through the air passage 26 to help provide an even distribution of air temperature over the thermal layer 30. In one such embodiment, as best seen in FIG. 2, the first surface 38 of the thermal layer 30 provides a plurality of finger projections 56 that extend inwardly within the air passage 26. It should be noted, however, that the particular configuration illustrated on the first surface 38 of the drawings is exemplary only and should not be considered limiting in any way. Thus, in other embodiments, the first surface 38 can take on any other size, shape, size, or configuration that is currently known or later contemplated, as long as the thermal layer 30 is capable of substantially performing the functions described herein.

在至少一具體實施例中，流體最好不“泛濫(flood)”或過度飽和(over-saturate)芯吸層28。因此，在由第1圖及第2圖清楚可見的至少一此類具體實施例中，設備20提供與流體管線36互連的流體噴射器58用於調節行進到芯吸層28的流體數量。另外，在至少一具體實施例中，提供至少一流體貯器59(第8圖)作為流體噴射器58的一部份，其中浮動調節器(未圖示)用來按需要得到流體管線36的額外流體以在流體貯器59及流體噴射器58中維持所欲流體位準。應注意，儘管圖示流體噴射器58位在最接近殼體22終端54的流體管線36，然而在其他具體實施例中，流體噴射器58可在流體管線36上的任何一點與流體管線36互連，只要設備20能夠實質完成描述於本文的機能。 In at least one embodiment, the fluid preferably does not "flood" or over-saturate the wicking layer 28. Thus, in at least one such embodiment, as best seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, apparatus 20 provides a fluid injector 58 interconnected with fluid line 36 for regulating the amount of fluid traveling to wicking layer 28. Additionally, in at least one embodiment, at least one fluid reservoir 59 (Fig. 8) is provided as part of fluid injector 58, wherein a float regulator (not shown) is used to obtain fluid line 36 as desired. Additional fluid to maintain the desired fluid level in fluid reservoir 59 and fluid injector 58. It should be noted that although the illustrated fluid injector 58 is located at the fluid line 36 that is closest to the terminal end 54 of the housing 22, in other embodiments, the fluid injector 58 can interact with the fluid line 36 at any point on the fluid line 36. Even as long as the device 20 is capable of substantially performing the functions described herein.

在至少一具體實施例中，設備20更提供與流體管線36互連的計時器(未圖示)及可變控制閥(也未圖示)。同樣地，用與提供受控水量至植物之滴灌法(drip irrigation)很像的方式，計時器及可變控制閥也基於隨著時間測量的基礎來供給流體至芯吸層28，這可排除維護常設流體貯器59的需要。 In at least one embodiment, device 20 further provides a timer (not shown) interconnected with fluid line 36 and a variable control valve (also not shown). Similarly, the timer and variable control valve also supply fluid to the wicking layer 28 based on the basis of time measurement, much like the drip irrigation that provides controlled water to the plant, which eliminates The need to maintain a permanent fluid reservoir 59.

在至少一具體實施例中，由第5圖及第6圖清楚可見，殼體22更提供一個以上的流體入口細孔34使得獨立流體管線36延伸穿過各個流體入口細孔34以便與芯吸層28流體連通。因此，取決於殼體22的大小及將會使用設備20的背景(context)，可改變流體入口細孔34及對應流體管線36的數目以便提供適當的流體數量給芯吸層28接著給熱層30。換言之，殼體22越大，可能需要越多流體入口細孔34及對應流體管線36。 In at least one embodiment, as best seen in Figures 5 and 6, the housing 22 further provides more than one fluid inlet aperture 34 such that the separate fluid line 36 extends through the respective fluid inlet apertures 34 for wicking Layer 28 is in fluid communication. Thus, depending on the size of the housing 22 and the context in which the device 20 will be used, the number of fluid inlet apertures 34 and corresponding fluid lines 36 can be varied to provide a suitable amount of fluid to the wicking layer 28 followed by the thermal layer. 30. In other words, the larger the housing 22, the more fluid inlet apertures 34 and corresponding fluid lines 36 may be required.

在至少一具體實施例中，設備20更提供與空氣通道26流體連通且經組配成可使空氣流動通過空氣通道26的至少一鼓風機60。同樣地，至少部份取決於將會使用設備20的背景，鼓風機60可位於空氣通道26的上游(用於推擠空氣通過空氣通道26)或空氣通道26的下游(用於吸引空氣通過空氣通道26)。在又一具體實施例中，第一鼓風機60位在空氣通道26的上游，同時另一鼓風機60位在空氣通道26的下游。鼓風機60可包含目前已知或以後會開發、能夠使足夠空氣數量移動通過空氣通道26的任何類型風扇或其他吹氣裝置。另外，在至少一具體實施例中，設備20提供電源供應器62及互連電源供應器62與鼓風機60的一段電線64用於選擇性地供電給鼓風機60。 更在其他具體實施例中，電源供應器62電氣連接至設備20中需要電力的任何其他組件。 In at least one embodiment, the apparatus 20 further provides at least one blower 60 in fluid communication with the air passage 26 and configured to flow air through the air passage 26. Likewise, at least in part depending on the background in which the device 20 will be used, the blower 60 can be located upstream of the air passage 26 (for pushing air through the air passage 26) or downstream of the air passage 26 (for attracting air through the air passage) 26). In yet another embodiment, the first blower 60 is positioned upstream of the air passage 26 while the other blower 60 is located downstream of the air passage 26. Blower 60 may comprise any type of fan or other insufflation device that is currently known or later developed that is capable of moving a sufficient amount of air through air passage 26. Additionally, in at least one embodiment, the apparatus 20 provides a power supply 62 and a length of electrical line 64 interconnecting the power supply 62 and the blower 60 for selectively supplying power to the blower 60. In still other embodiments, power supply 62 is electrically coupled to any other component of device 20 that requires power.

在至少一具體實施例中，至少一鼓風機60經組配成可移動未經調節的周遭空氣供給通過空氣通道26。不過，在至少另一具體實施例中，如第1圖所示，設備20提供與殼體22之空氣通道26流體連通且經組配成可適當修正空氣在進入空氣通道26之前之溫度的至少一增壓單元(booster unit)66。當設備20旨在產生相對冷的空氣時，至少一增壓單元66經組配成可產生相對冷的空氣，從而在空氣移動通過空氣通道26之前有效地預冷空氣使得設備20可產生更冷的空氣。在一個此類具體實施例中，增壓單元66為空調機。不過，在其他此類具體實施例中，增壓單元66可包含目前已知或以後會開發、能夠產生適當數量之相對冷空氣的任何其他裝置或裝置組合。同樣地，當設備20旨在產生相對熱的空氣時，至少一增壓單元66經組配成可產生相對熱的空氣，從而在空氣移動通過空氣通道26之前有效地預熱空氣使得設備20可產生更熱的空氣。在一個此類具體實施例中，增壓單元66為加熱器。不過，在其他此類具體實施例中，增壓單元66可包含目前已知或以後會開發、能夠產生適當數量之相對熱空氣的任何其他裝置或裝置組合。因此，在至少一具體實施例中，設備20能夠用作利用奈米蒸發和傳統空調或加熱的混合加熱或冷卻系統。 In at least one embodiment, at least one blower 60 is configured to provide a movable unregulated ambient air supply through the air passage 26. However, in at least another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, device 20 is provided in fluid communication with air passage 26 of housing 22 and is configured to properly correct at least the temperature of air prior to entering air passage 26. A booster unit 66. When the apparatus 20 is intended to generate relatively cool air, at least one boost unit 66 is configured to generate relatively cool air to effectively pre-cool the air before it moves through the air passage 26 such that the apparatus 20 can produce cooler air. In one such embodiment, the boost unit 66 is an air conditioner. However, in other such embodiments, the boost unit 66 may comprise any other device or combination of devices that are currently known or later developed to produce an appropriate amount of relatively cool air. Likewise, when the apparatus 20 is intended to generate relatively hot air, at least one boost unit 66 is configured to generate relatively hot air to effectively preheat the air before the air moves through the air passage 26 such that the apparatus 20 can Produces hotter air. In one such embodiment, the boost unit 66 is a heater. However, in other such embodiments, the boost unit 66 may comprise any other device or combination of devices that are currently known or later developed to produce an appropriate amount of relatively hot air. Thus, in at least one embodiment, apparatus 20 can be used as a hybrid heating or cooling system that utilizes nano-evaporation and conventional air conditioning or heating.

因此，再次，在至少一具體實施例中，設備20經設計成允許有效的空氣進入空氣通道26，在此空氣掠過帶有波紋的熱層30以在空氣通道26可能最短下實現有所欲程度的空氣加熱或冷卻(取決於使用設備20的背景)。減少殼體22的大小(從而，空氣通道26)以及最小化設備20的整體重量有助於安裝容易同時仍可達成有所欲程度的加熱或冷卻。 Thus, again, in at least one embodiment, the apparatus 20 is designed to allow effective air to enter the air passage 26 where it passes over the corrugated thermal layer 30 to achieve a desired minimum in the air passage 26 The degree of air heating or cooling (depending on the background in which the device 20 is used). Reducing the size of the housing 22 (and thus the air passage 26) and minimizing the overall weight of the device 20 facilitates ease of installation while still achieving a desired degree of heating or cooling.

另外，在設備20提供至少一增壓單元66的至少一具體實施例中，由於在此一具體實施例中的設備20有效利用增壓單元66的空氣源，設備20能夠用至少兩個方式大幅減少冷卻或加熱的整體成本。首先，由增壓單元66執行的每個冷卻或加熱循環導致射出冷/熱空氣在移動通過空氣通道26時部份被熱層30吸收。同樣地，一旦增壓單元66切斷，設備20能夠繼續產生冷/熱空氣一段時間，因為熱層30維持冷或熱以便繼續影響移動通過空氣通道26之空氣的溫度。因此，增壓單元66的需要運行時間會減少，這減 少整體能量消耗且延長增壓單元66的壽命。第二，在增壓單元66提供相對冷空氣的至少一具體實施例中，熱層30所應用的熱力學起類似散熱器的作用以致於設備20所放射的冷空氣多於實際由增壓單元66產生的。同樣地，例如在至少一具體實施例中，設備20的輸出可比輸入大3或4倍以上。因此，例如，當增壓單元66為6安培、110伏特的空調機時，在至少一殼體22的協助下，增壓單元66能夠產生比額定值所示大3或4倍以上的激冷效果。外加低安培風扇，設備20能導致高達百分之七十五(75%)的節約能源。此外，不像傳統冷凍空調系統，在加入提供相對冷空氣之至少一增壓單元66的至少一具體實施例中，由於它的“混合(hybrid)”構造，設備20能夠使用少於傳統空調系統所需能量的百分之二十五(25%)以產生等效冷卻數量。在至少一具體實施例中，設備20的各種組件需要少於7安培的能量，這大略等於消費者等級真空吸塵器的能量需求。在至少另一具體實施例中，當設備20不加入增壓單元66時，設備20需要少於1安培的能量，這大略等於75瓦特燈泡的能量需求。另外，儘管傳統蒸發式冷卻器通常會使周遭濕度位準升高百分之六十(60%)，然而在至少一具體實施例中，設備20只使周遭濕度位準升高大略百分之十八(18%)，以及在連續操作期間每小時只使用平均0.013加侖的水。 Additionally, in at least one embodiment in which the apparatus 20 provides at least one boost unit 66, since the apparatus 20 in this particular embodiment effectively utilizes the air source of the boost unit 66, the apparatus 20 can be substantially Reduce the overall cost of cooling or heating. First, each cooling or heating cycle performed by the boost unit 66 causes the injected cold/hot air to be partially absorbed by the thermal layer 30 as it moves through the air passage 26. Likewise, once the boost unit 66 is shut off, the apparatus 20 can continue to generate cold/hot air for a period of time because the thermal layer 30 remains cold or hot to continue to affect the temperature of the air moving through the air passage 26. Therefore, the required running time of the boosting unit 66 is reduced, which is reduced. The overall energy consumption is reduced and the life of the boost unit 66 is extended. Second, in at least one embodiment in which the boost unit 66 provides relatively cool air, the thermodynamics applied by the thermal layer 30 acts like a heat sink such that the device 20 emits more cold air than the actual boost unit 66. produced. Likewise, for example, in at least one embodiment, the output of device 20 can be three or more times greater than the input. Thus, for example, when the boost unit 66 is a 6 amp, 110 volt air conditioner, with the assistance of at least one of the housings 22, the boost unit 66 can generate 3 or more times greater than the nominal value. Cold effect. With a low ampere fan, the device 20 can save up to seventy-five percent (75%) of energy savings. Moreover, unlike conventional refrigerated air conditioning systems, in at least one embodiment incorporating at least one booster unit 66 that provides relatively cool air, the apparatus 20 can use less than a conventional air conditioning system due to its "hybrid" configuration. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the energy required to produce an equivalent amount of cooling. In at least one embodiment, the various components of device 20 require less than 7 amps of energy, which is roughly equal to the energy requirement of a consumer grade vacuum cleaner. In at least another embodiment, when device 20 is not added to boost unit 66, device 20 requires less than 1 amp of energy, which is roughly equal to the energy requirement of a 75 watt bulb. In addition, while conventional evaporative coolers typically increase ambient humidity levels by sixty percent (60%), in at least one embodiment, device 20 only increases ambient humidity levels by a little more than a percent. Eighteen (18%), and only an average of 0.013 gallons of water per hour during continuous operation.

在至少一具體實施例中，如第7圖所示，當設備20提供至少一增壓單元66時，增壓單元66有至少一線圈68，其暴露於空氣藉此允許凝結水(condensation)70形成於線圈68上。水份收集單元(moisture collection unit)72實質位於線圈68下面用於捕集(catching)從線圈68滴下的凝結水70。在至少一此類具體實施例中，水份收集單元72包含經組配成可保存一容積之收集凝結水68的容器74。水份收集單元72更提供泵浦76，其互連於容器74、流體管線36之間使得泵浦76藉由凝結水70輸送至芯吸層28接著至熱層30而能夠回收。在至少一具體實施例中，水份收集單元72更包含經安置及組配成在凝結水70進入容器74之前予以過濾的至少一濾水器78。應注意，儘管圖示於附圖的濾水器78位在線圈68、容器74之間，然而在其他具體實施例中，濾水器78可安置在線圈68、流體管線36之間的任何一點，只要設備20能夠實質完成描述於本文的機能。因此，在至少一此類具體實施例中，保存在容器中的過濾凝結水70可用作飲用水源。因此，設備20所在的環境 越潮濕，可產生及收集到的凝結水70(接著是飲用水)越多。 In at least one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the apparatus 20 provides at least one boost unit 66, the boost unit 66 has at least one coil 68 that is exposed to air thereby allowing condensation 70. Formed on the coil 68. A moisture collection unit 72 is located substantially below the coil 68 for catching the condensed water 70 dripping from the coil 68. In at least one such embodiment, the moisture collection unit 72 includes a container 74 that is configured to hold a volume of collected condensate 68. The moisture collection unit 72 further provides a pump 76 interconnected between the vessel 74 and the fluid line 36 such that the pump 76 can be recovered by condensate water 70 being delivered to the wicking layer 28 followed by the thermal layer 30. In at least one embodiment, the moisture collection unit 72 further includes at least one water filter 78 that is disposed and assembled to filter before the condensate 70 enters the vessel 74. It should be noted that although the water filter 78 illustrated in the drawings is positioned between the coil 68, the container 74, in other embodiments, the water filter 78 can be disposed at any point between the coil 68, the fluid line 36. As long as the device 20 is capable of substantially performing the functions described herein. Thus, in at least one such embodiment, the filtered condensate 70 stored in the container can be used as a source of drinking water. Therefore, the environment in which the device 20 is located The more humid, the more condensate 70 (and then the drinking water) that can be produced and collected.

在至少一具體實施例中，如第8圖所示，設備20更提供與空氣通道26流體連通且經組配成在空氣移動通過設備20時可移除其中之多餘顆粒及氣味的至少一空氣淨化器86。在至少一此類具體實施例中，至少一空氣淨化器86為雙極離子化空氣淨化器(bi-polar ionization air purifier)，例如至少描述於美國專利第8,747,754號及第8,922,971號者，其內容併入本文作為參考資料。在至少一替代具體實施例中，至少一空氣淨化器86為HEPA過濾器。又在其他替代具體實施例中，至少一空氣淨化器86可為目前已知或以後會開發、能夠允許系統20實質完成描述於本文之機能的任何其他類型的裝置(或裝置組合)。在至少一具體實施例中，設備20更提供經安置及組配成在空氣進入設備20時有助於移除其中之多餘顆粒的至少一空氣濾清器88。 In at least one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the apparatus 20 further provides at least one air that is in fluid communication with the air passage 26 and that is configured to remove excess particulates and odors as the air moves through the apparatus 20. Purifier 86. In at least one such embodiment, at least one of the air purifiers 86 is a bi-polar ionization air purifier, such as those described in at least U.S. Patent Nos. 8,747,754 and 8,922,971. Incorporated herein as a reference. In at least one alternative embodiment, at least one air purifier 86 is a HEPA filter. In still other alternative embodiments, at least one air purifier 86 can be any other type of device (or combination of devices) that is currently known or later developed that can allow system 20 to substantially perform the functions described herein. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus 20 further provides at least one air cleaner 88 disposed and assembled to assist in removing excess particles therein as the air enters the apparatus 20.

如上述，在至少一替代具體實施例中，至少部份取決於將會使用設備20的特定背景，殼體22、芯吸層28及熱層30中之每一者可採用目前已知或以後會開發的任何大小、形狀、尺寸或組態。因此，本發明不應被認為只限於所示及所述的具體實施例。另外，在至少一具體實施例中，可完全省略殼體22。在至少一此類替代具體實施例中，如第9圖及第10圖所示，至少一芯吸層28及熱層30形成實質平面形熱核心84，而不是形成實質管狀熱核心84。更詳細一點說，在至少一此類具體實施例中，芯吸層28夾在一對相對熱層30之間，其中每一熱層30及芯吸層28呈實質平面，而不是夾在熱層30、殼體22內表面24之間的芯吸層28。另外，每一熱層30的暴露第一表面38帶有波紋以最大化各個熱層30的表面積。在至少一此類具體實施例中，各個熱層30的第一表面38提供在實質遠離芯吸層28之方向向外延伸的多個指狀突出物56。不過，再次，應注意，圖示於附圖之第一表面38的特定組態僅供示範且不應被認為是以任何方式限制。因此，在其他具體實施例中，第一表面38可採用目前已知或以後會想到的任何其他大小、形狀、尺寸或組態，只要至少一熱層30能夠實質完成描述於本文的機能。在芯吸層28與一對相對熱層30如此組配下，經由至少一流體管線36輸送至芯吸層28的流體能夠滲入這兩個熱層30而蒸發進入緊鄰各個暴露第一表面38的空氣，從而改變掠過相對熱層30之空氣的溫度。換言之，在至少一具體 實施例中，此實質平面形熱核心84實質倍增至少一熱層30可讓空氣掠過的暴露表面積。另外，在至少一具體實施例中，如第11圖所示，取決於將會安置熱核心84的空間尺寸，可以(垂直及/或水平)隔開配置的方式安置多個熱核心84，使得空氣能夠在熱核心84(亦即，形成多個空氣通道26)之間通過，用以進一步增加至少一熱層30可讓空氣掠過的暴露表面積。又在另一替代具體實施例中，熱層30可呈實質球形(或立方體、角錐體(pyramid)、十二面體、八面體或任何其他三維形狀)，以及芯吸層28位在實質被熱層30包圍的三維熱層30內。 As noted above, in at least one alternative embodiment, depending at least in part on the particular context in which the device 20 will be used, each of the housing 22, the wicking layer 28, and the thermal layer 30 can be known or later. Any size, shape, size or configuration that will be developed. Therefore, the invention should not be considered limited to the specific embodiments shown and described. Additionally, in at least one embodiment, the housing 22 can be omitted altogether. In at least one such alternative embodiment, as shown in Figures 9 and 10, at least one wicking layer 28 and thermal layer 30 form a substantially planar hot core 84 instead of forming a substantially tubular thermal core 84. In more detail, in at least one such embodiment, the wicking layer 28 is sandwiched between a pair of opposing thermal layers 30, wherein each of the thermal layer 30 and the wicking layer 28 are substantially planar rather than sandwiched between heat Layer 30, wicking layer 28 between inner surfaces 24 of housing 22. Additionally, the exposed first surface 38 of each thermal layer 30 is corrugated to maximize the surface area of each thermal layer 30. In at least one such embodiment, the first surface 38 of each thermal layer 30 provides a plurality of finger projections 56 that extend outwardly away from the wicking layer 28. Again, however, it should be noted that the particular configuration illustrated on the first surface 38 of the drawings is exemplary only and should not be considered limiting in any way. Thus, in other embodiments, the first surface 38 can take on any other size, shape, size, or configuration that is currently known or later contemplated, as long as at least one thermal layer 30 is capable of substantially performing the functions described herein. With the wicking layer 28 and the pair of opposing thermal layers 30 so configured, fluid delivered to the wicking layer 28 via at least one fluid line 36 can penetrate the two thermal layers 30 and evaporate into the air immediately adjacent each of the exposed first surfaces 38. Thereby changing the temperature of the air passing over the relatively hot layer 30. In other words, at least one specific In an embodiment, the substantially planar shaped thermal core 84 substantially multiplies the exposed surface area at which at least one thermal layer 30 allows air to pass. Additionally, in at least one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, depending on the size of the space in which the thermal core 84 will be placed, a plurality of thermal cores 84 can be placed (vertically and/or horizontally) in a spaced apart configuration such that Air can pass between the thermal core 84 (i.e., forming a plurality of air passages 26) to further increase the exposed surface area at which at least one thermal layer 30 can pass air. In yet another alternative embodiment, the thermal layer 30 can be substantially spherical (or cube, pyramid, dodecahedron, octahedron, or any other three-dimensional shape), and the wicking layer 28 is in substantial form. The three-dimensional thermal layer 30 is surrounded by the thermal layer 30.

如以下所詳述的，設備20可使用於各種背景。在各個背景下，如上述，取決於設備20在給定背景下的操作要求，設備20可包含多個鼓風機60、多個增壓單元66、多個流體管線36、甚至互相流體連通的多個殼體22(以及空氣通道26)。 As detailed below, device 20 can be used in a variety of contexts. In various contexts, as described above, depending on the operational requirements of the device 20 in a given context, the device 20 can include a plurality of blowers 60, a plurality of boost cells 66, a plurality of fluid lines 36, and even multiple fluidly connected to each other. Housing 22 (and air passage 26).

在至少一具體實施例中，如第1圖所示，設備20裝在建築物的現有HVAC管道系統內，以及殼體22位在最接近建築物中要加熱或冷卻的房間。同樣地，由殼體22產生的相對冷/熱空氣通過現有風量調節器或擴散器(air register or diffuser)80排出。如上述，設備20中各個組件的特定大小、形狀及尺寸部份取決於將會使用設備20的背景。舉例說明而不是限制，在設備20將會裝在建築物之現有HVAC管道系統內的至少一具體實施例中，殼體22有10英吋的直徑與24英吋的長度。用能夠每分鐘產生400至700立方英呎(“cfm”)之氣流的至少一鼓風機60，有此尺寸的殼體22能夠冷卻(或加熱)以及維持正負100立方英呎的工作空間。也舉例說明而不是限制，在設備20包括有流體貯器59之流體噴射器58的此一具體實施例中，有7X4英吋(seven inches by four inches)的流體貯器59可提供適當流體數量供有此尺寸的殼體22有效地操作。又舉例說明而不是限制，在至少一具體實施例中，流體管線36可為常用來供水至消費者電冰箱的低流量水管類型。藉由進一步加熱或冷卻已加熱或冷卻的輸入空氣，所得管道定位式設備20提供調節房間溫度的方式比使用典型無輔助加熱或空調系統能夠發生的更加有效。在至少另一具體實施例中，殼體22(以及空氣通道26)可與多條管道互連，該等多條管道各有獨立風量調節器或擴散器80，或替換地，各自引導空氣通過單一風量調節器或擴散器80。 In at least one embodiment, as shown in Figure 1, the apparatus 20 is housed within an existing HVAC piping system of a building, and the housing 22 is located in a room that is closest to the building to be heated or cooled. Likewise, the relatively cold/hot air produced by the housing 22 is exhausted through an existing air register or diffuser 80. As noted above, the particular size, shape, and size of the various components in device 20 depend in part on the context in which device 20 will be used. By way of illustration and not limitation, at least one embodiment in which the apparatus 20 will be incorporated into an existing HVAC piping system of a building, the housing 22 has a diameter of 10 inches and a length of 24 inches. With at least one blower 60 capable of producing a flow of 400 to 700 cubic feet per minute ("cfm"), the housing 22 of this size can be cooled (or heated) and maintain a working space of plus or minus 100 cubic feet. Also by way of illustration and not limitation, in this embodiment of the fluid ejector 58 that includes the fluid reservoir 59, the fluid reservoir 59 having 7 inches by four inches provides the appropriate amount of fluid. The housing 22 of this size is effectively operated. By way of example and not limitation, in at least one embodiment, fluid line 36 can be a low flow water line type commonly used to supply water to consumer refrigerators. By further heating or cooling the heated or cooled input air, the resulting conduit positioning apparatus 20 provides a means of regulating room temperature that is more efficient than would be possible with a typical unassisted heating or air conditioning system. In at least another embodiment, the housing 22 (and the air passage 26) can be interconnected with a plurality of conduits each having a separate air volume regulator or diffuser 80, or alternatively, each directing air through A single air volume regulator or diffuser 80.

在另一具體實施例中，如第7圖所示，設備20包括可並聯或串聯地配置成可互相流體連通的多個殼體22(以及空氣通道26)。當殼體22互相串聯地配置時，鼓風機60可安置在進氣端以及與位在排氣端的方向氣流噴嘴82合作以產生增強的冷卻或加熱空氣流出量。替換地，當殼體22互相並聯地配置時，設備20可提供一“束(bundle)”增強的冷卻或加熱管道，彼等能夠引導冷卻或加熱空氣的多條串流至所欲位置。在此一替代具體實施例中，單一殼體22可大到足以提供形成於其內的多個空氣通道26，各個空氣通道26有如上述的對應芯吸層28及熱層30，以及該等多個空氣通道26中之一或更多互相流體連通。 In another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, apparatus 20 includes a plurality of housings 22 (and air passages 26) that can be configured in parallel or in series to be in fluid communication with one another. When the housings 22 are disposed in series with each other, the blower 60 can be disposed at the intake end and cooperate with the directional airflow nozzles 82 located at the exhaust ends to produce an enhanced cooling or heated air outflow. Alternatively, when the housings 22 are disposed in parallel with one another, the apparatus 20 can provide a "bundle" of enhanced cooling or heating conduits that can direct multiple streams of cooled or heated air to a desired location. In this alternative embodiment, the single housing 22 can be large enough to provide a plurality of air passages 26 formed therein, each of the air passages 26 having a corresponding wicking layer 28 and thermal layer 30 as described above, and the like One or more of the air passages 26 are in fluid communication with each other.

在另一具體實施例中，由第11圖清楚可見，設備20的大小可製作成為可攜式或獨立的個人加熱器或冷卻器用於在相對小的區域提供定點冷卻或加熱。在此一具體實施例中，設備20相對小且重量輕，以及設備20的各種組件包含在圍封物(enclosure)90內；從而允許單人搬運設備20到需要暫時冷卻或加熱的地方，或用於放置在一更永久的設施中。此外，因為此具體實施例只需要水及足夠的電力供電給小風扇，用太陽能或風力產生的電力可輕易供電給設備20，甚至用相對小的發電機。這麼小的要求使得設備20有可能位於不使用公共輸電網(off the grid)的地方，這在電力分佈有限及發電量不穩定的第三世界國家很重要。至少一此類具體實施例的另一效益是，設備20不需要用於排熱的外部通風。換言之，在設備20用作空氣冷卻器的至少一具體實施例中，沒有熱空氣從設備20排出。這是因為設備20提供位在圍封物90內的至少一流體貯器59，流體貯器59與至少一流體管線36流體連通且經組配成可供給輸送至至少一熱核心84之至少一芯吸層28的流體。因此，由設備20之各種組件產生作為冷卻過程之副產品的任何熱自然存入內含於流體貯器59的流體，只要是流體(特別是，水)比空氣容易更好地吸收及儲存熱。此外，儘管熱使流體貯器59中的流體溫度上升，然而該溫度最終會隨著流體移動通過至少一熱核心84且蒸發進入緊鄰熱層30之暴露第一表面38的空氣而降低。因此，設備20能夠在圍封物90內維持平衡溫度以及對於所產生的任何熱不需要任何外部通風。 In another embodiment, as is apparent from Figure 11, the device 20 can be sized to be a portable or stand-alone personal heater or cooler for providing spot cooling or heating in a relatively small area. In this particular embodiment, the device 20 is relatively small and lightweight, and various components of the device 20 are contained within an enclosure 90; thereby allowing a single person to carry the device 20 to a location where temporary cooling or heating is required, or Used to place in a more permanent facility. Moreover, because this embodiment requires only water and sufficient power to power a small fan, power generated by solar or wind power can be easily supplied to the device 20, even with relatively small generators. Such a small requirement makes it possible for the device 20 to be located where the public grid is not used, which is important in third world countries where power distribution is limited and power generation is unstable. Another benefit of at least one such embodiment is that the device 20 does not require external ventilation for heat rejection. In other words, in at least one embodiment where the apparatus 20 is used as an air cooler, no hot air is exhausted from the apparatus 20. This is because the device 20 provides at least one fluid reservoir 59 located within the enclosure 90, the fluid reservoir 59 being in fluid communication with at least one fluid line 36 and being configured to be supplied to at least one of the at least one thermal core 84 The fluid of the wicking layer 28. Thus, any heat generated by the various components of the apparatus 20 as a by-product of the cooling process is naturally deposited into the fluid contained in the fluid reservoir 59, as long as the fluid (particularly, water) absorbs and stores heat better than air. Moreover, although heat causes the temperature of the fluid in the fluid reservoir 59 to rise, the temperature eventually decreases as the fluid moves through the at least one thermal core 84 and evaporates into the air adjacent the first surface 38 of the thermal layer 30. Thus, the device 20 is capable of maintaining an equilibrium temperature within the enclosure 90 and does not require any external ventilation for any heat generated.

應瞭解及明白，取決於將會使用設備20的背景，客製冷卻或加熱組態可單獨或以組合方式併入上述具體實施例及相關組件中之一或更 多。 It should be understood and appreciated that depending on the context in which the device 20 will be used, the custom cooling or heating configuration may be incorporated into one or more of the above-described specific embodiments and related components, either individually or in combination. many.

如上述，設備20可使用於各種背景。實際上，背景及應用的範圍相當廣泛。例如，在至少一具體實施例中，設備20可使用於針對住宅性質、商業性質、零售性質、工業性質、倉庫、工廠等的典型加熱及冷卻應用。其他背景包括但不以任何方式受限於：學校、教會、診所、醫院、車間及車庫、無塵室、冷藏設備、冷凍卡車、農業倉庫、畜牧業結構、動物***、農產品儲藏室、雜貨店農產品區、溫室加熱及冷卻、室內栽培設施中的冷卻生長燈、冷卻光伏電池(cooling photovoltaic cells)、冷卻高強度照明、冷卻冰酒器(cooling wine chillers)及酒窖、冷卻HVAC單元的內部組件、冷卻例如散熱器的車輛部件(藉由安置陶瓷基質於散熱器四周以利冷卻通過它的水)、補償商業廚房及洗衣店設備的空氣、各種軍事應用、暫時結構、取代戶外噴霧系統等。在至少一具體實施例中，設備20也可用來取代習知空調或加熱系統。在至少一具體實施例中，在室內及室外兩種環境中，也可使用設備20的“定點冷卻(spot cooling)”或“定點加熱(spot heating)”性能。 As noted above, device 20 can be used in a variety of contexts. In fact, the scope of the background and applications is quite extensive. For example, in at least one embodiment, apparatus 20 can be used for typical heating and cooling applications for residential properties, commercial properties, retail properties, industrial properties, warehouses, factories, and the like. Other backgrounds include but are not limited in any way: schools, churches, clinics, hospitals, workshops and garages, clean rooms, refrigeration equipment, refrigerated trucks, agricultural warehouses, animal husbandry structures, animal shelters, agricultural storage rooms, groceries Store agricultural product area, greenhouse heating and cooling, cooling growth lamps in indoor cultivation facilities, cooling photovoltaic cells, cooling high-intensity lighting, cooling wine chillers and wine cellars, internal components of cooling HVAC units Cooling vehicle components such as radiators (by placing a ceramic substrate around the radiator to cool the water passing through it), compensating for air in commercial kitchen and laundry facilities, various military applications, temporary structures, replacing outdoor spray systems, and the like. In at least one embodiment, device 20 can also be used in place of conventional air conditioning or heating systems. In at least one embodiment, "spot cooling" or "spot heating" performance of device 20 can also be used in both indoor and outdoor environments.

在至少一具體實施例中，設備20也用作空調機的“預冷器”或加熱器的“預熱器”。在此一背景下，由於許多傳統空調機冷凝器是在外部空氣溫度有華氏九十五度(95℉)或更小時以尖峰效率操作，設備20能夠預冷空氣以確保空氣溫度在最佳範圍內。另外，如上述，一旦空氣到達適當溫度使得冷凝器切斷(以及風扇繼續操作)，設備20能夠繼續產生冷空氣一段時間，因為熱層30維持冷以便繼續影響移動通過空氣通道26接著是空調機管道系統之空氣的溫度。因此，可減少冷凝器的需要運行時間，這可減少整體能量消耗以及延長空調機的壽命。同樣地，設備20可適應範圍廣泛的水冷及冷凍機應用用作有成本效益的“預冷器”。 In at least one embodiment, the apparatus 20 also functions as a "precooler" for the air conditioner or a "preheater" for the heater. In this context, since many conventional air conditioner condensers operate at a peak efficiency of 95 degrees Fahrenheit (95°F) or less at outside air temperature, the device 20 can pre-cool the air to ensure that the air temperature is at an optimum range. Inside. Additionally, as described above, once the air reaches a suitable temperature such that the condenser is turned off (and the fan continues to operate), the apparatus 20 can continue to generate cold air for a period of time because the thermal layer 30 remains cold to continue to affect the movement through the air passage 26 followed by the air conditioner. The temperature of the air in the piping system. Therefore, the required running time of the condenser can be reduced, which can reduce the overall energy consumption and extend the life of the air conditioner. As such, the apparatus 20 can be adapted to a wide range of water cooling and freezer applications for use as a cost effective "precooler."

在至少一具體實施例中，設備20可加入現有HVAC系統96的回流腔室(return plenum)92或者是供給腔室94(supply plenum)再次用於協助長期維持所欲空氣溫度以便減少HVAC系統96的需要運行時間。在熱核心84為實質平面形的至少一此類具體實施例中，可以(垂直及/或水平)隔開配置的方式安置多個此類熱核心84，使得空氣能夠在熱核心84之間通過，用以進一步增加至少一熱層30可讓空氣掠過的暴露表面積。 In at least one embodiment, the apparatus 20 can be added to the return plenum 92 of the existing HVAC system 96 or the supply chamber 94 (supply plenum) again to assist in maintaining the desired air temperature for a long period of time in order to reduce the HVAC system 96. Need to run time. In at least one such embodiment in which the thermal core 84 is substantially planar, a plurality of such thermal cores 84 can be disposed in a (vertical and/or horizontal) spaced configuration such that air can pass between the thermal cores 84. To further increase the exposed surface area at which at least one thermal layer 30 allows air to pass.

在熱核心84為實質平面形的至少一具體實施例中，該等熱核心84中之至少一者相對於牆壁或天花板可以隔開的方式安裝成與牆壁或天花板實質平行，使得該等熱層30中之第一者面向牆壁或天花板以及該等熱層30在反面的第二者背向牆壁或天花板(亦即，面向牆壁或天花板所在的房間)。在至少一此類具體實施例中，至少一鼓風機60經安置成可使空氣移動橫過該等熱層30中之第一者，環繞熱核心84的邊緣以及進入牆壁或天花板所在的房間。另外，在至少一此類具體實施例中，該等熱層30中之第二者可具有多孔、穿孔或塗上它的染色美學設計，以便使熱核心84在視學上更有吸引力而不妨礙熱層30的機能。另外，在至少一此類具體實施例中，至少一水份收集單元72可實質位於熱核心84下面用於捕集從線圈68滴下的多餘流體，使得回收多餘流體可藉由輸送它回到芯吸層28接著回到相對的熱層30。 In at least one embodiment in which the thermal core 84 is substantially planar, at least one of the thermal cores 84 is mounted in a manner that is substantially parallel to the wall or ceiling relative to the wall or ceiling such that the thermal layers The first of the 30 faces the wall or ceiling and the second of the thermal layers 30 on the reverse side faces away from the wall or ceiling (i.e., the room facing the wall or ceiling). In at least one such embodiment, at least one blower 60 is positioned to move air across the first of the thermal layers 30, around the edge of the thermal core 84 and into the room in which the wall or ceiling is located. Additionally, in at least one such embodiment, the second of the thermal layers 30 can have a perforated aesthetic design that is porous, perforated, or coated to render the thermal core 84 more attractive. The function of the thermal layer 30 is not hindered. Additionally, in at least one such embodiment, at least one moisture collection unit 72 can be substantially below the thermal core 84 for trapping excess fluid dripping from the coil 68 so that excess fluid can be recovered by transporting it back to the core The absorbing layer 28 then returns to the opposite thermal layer 30.

在至少一具體實施例中，設備20可使用在冷卻或加熱水(或某些其他流體)而不是空氣的背景，實質允許水掠過至少一熱層30的第一表面38而不是空氣。又在至少另一具體實施例中，空氣及水經過(或橫過)熱核心84，使得空氣溫度被至少一熱層30的第一表面38改變，接著是改變水的溫度。 In at least one embodiment, the apparatus 20 can use a background that cools or heats water (or some other fluid) rather than air, substantially allowing water to sweep across the first surface 38 of at least one of the thermal layers 30 rather than air. In still another embodiment, air and water pass (or traverse) the thermal core 84 such that the air temperature is altered by the first surface 38 of the at least one thermal layer 30, followed by changing the temperature of the water.

應注意，希望以上實施例僅為可使用該設備20之所有可能背景的些許子集合，而且只是提供用來圖解說明各式各樣的背景。最後，設備20實際上可使用在想要加熱或冷卻空氣或水的任何背景中。 It should be noted that the above embodiments are intended to be only a subset of all possible backgrounds in which the device 20 can be used, and are provided merely to illustrate a wide variety of backgrounds. Finally, device 20 can be used in virtually any context where it is desired to heat or cool air or water.

以下也可描述本專利說明書的面向： The following description of the patent specification can also be described below:

1.一種蒸發式暖通空調設備，其係包含：有一第一表面及與其相對之一第二表面的至少一吸收性芯吸層；有一第一表面及與其相對之一第二表面的至少一熱層，該至少一熱層之該第二表面緊鄰該至少一芯吸層之該第一表面地形成；以及與該至少一芯吸層流體連通的至少一流體管線；藉此，一流體通過該至少一流體管線選擇性地輸送至該至少一芯吸層，接著滲入該至少一熱層而蒸發進入緊鄰該至少一熱層之該暴露第一表面的空氣，從而在空氣移動橫過該至少一熱層之該暴露第一表面時，影響該空氣的溫度。 What is claimed is: 1. An evaporative HVAC apparatus comprising: a first surface and at least one absorptive wicking layer opposite one of the second surfaces; at least one of a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto a thermal layer, the second surface of the at least one thermal layer being formed adjacent to the first surface of the at least one wicking layer; and at least one fluid line in fluid communication with the at least one wicking layer; thereby, a fluid passes The at least one fluid line is selectively delivered to the at least one wicking layer, and then infiltrated into the at least one thermal layer to evaporate into the air immediately adjacent the exposed first surface of the at least one thermal layer, thereby moving the air across the at least The exposure of the first surface to a thermal layer affects the temperature of the air.

2.根據具體實施例1的蒸發式暖通空調設備更包含：至少一 殼體，其有一內表面界定延伸穿過該殼體之一實質管狀空氣通道，該至少一芯吸層之該第二表面緊鄰該殼體之該內表面的至少一部份地形成使得該至少一芯吸層夾在該至少一熱層與該殼體之該內表面之間。 2. The evaporative HVAC device according to the specific embodiment 1 further comprises: at least one a housing having an inner surface defining a substantially tubular air passage extending through the housing, the second surface of the at least one wicking layer being formed adjacent at least a portion of the inner surface of the housing such that the at least A wicking layer is sandwiched between the at least one thermal layer and the inner surface of the housing.

3.根據具體實施例1至2的蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該殼體提供至少一流體入口細孔，該至少一流體管線通過該至少一流體入口細孔伸入該殼體一段距離以便與該至少一芯吸層流體連通。 3. The evaporative HVAC apparatus according to Embodiments 1 to 2, wherein the housing provides at least one fluid inlet pore, the at least one fluid line extending into the housing through the at least one fluid inlet pore for a distance In fluid communication with the at least one wicking layer.

4.根據具體實施例1至3的蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該空氣通道的第一末端與該空氣通道線性偏移。 4. The evaporative HVAC apparatus according to embodiments 1 to 3, wherein the first end of the air passage is linearly offset from the air passage.

5.根據具體實施例1至4的蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該至少一芯吸層由能夠充飽該流體的一吸收性微纖維材料構成。 5. The evaporative HVAC apparatus of any of embodiments 1 to 4, wherein the at least one wicking layer is comprised of an absorbent microfiber material capable of filling the fluid.

6.根據具體實施例1至5的蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該殼體的整個內表面被該至少一芯吸層覆蓋，該至少一芯吸層為該至少一熱層提供一芯吸表面。 6. The evaporative HVAC apparatus according to embodiments 1 to 5, wherein an entire inner surface of the casing is covered by the at least one wicking layer, the at least one wicking layer providing a wicking for the at least one thermal layer surface.

7.根據具體實施例1至6的蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該至少一熱層由一石膏-陶瓷鑄件製成。 7. The evaporative HVAC apparatus according to Embodiments 1 to 6, wherein the at least one thermal layer is made of a gypsum-ceramic casting.

8.根據具體實施例1至7的蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該石膏-陶瓷鑄件由兩件石膏與由受熱會膨脹之砂形成的一件陶瓷材料組成。 8. The evaporative HVAC apparatus according to the specific embodiments 1 to 7, wherein the gypsum-ceramic casting is composed of two pieces of gypsum and one piece of ceramic material formed of heated expanded sand.

9.根據具體實施例1至8的蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該陶瓷材料為發泡陶瓷。 9. The evaporative HVAC apparatus according to the specific embodiments 1 to 8, wherein the ceramic material is a foamed ceramic.

10.根據具體實施例1至9的蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中在該至少一芯吸層抵著該殼體之該內表面地安置下，該石膏-陶瓷鑄件原位(in situ)形成以緊密地遵循該至少一芯吸層之該第一表面以及接著遵循該殼體之該內表面，從而上覆(overlying)該至少一芯吸層。 10. The evaporative HVAC apparatus according to the specific embodiments 1 to 9, wherein the gypsum-ceramic casting is formed in situ under the at least one wicking layer disposed against the inner surface of the casing. To closely follow the first surface of the at least one wicking layer and then follow the inner surface of the housing to overlying the at least one wicking layer.

11.根據具體實施例1至10的蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該至少一熱層包括用於更好地防止黴菌、細菌或病毒增長的抗微生物材料。 11. The evaporative HVAC apparatus according to embodiments 1 to 10, wherein the at least one thermal layer comprises an antimicrobial material for better preventing the growth of mold, bacteria or viruses.

12.根據具體實施例1至11的蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該抗微生物材料包含由鋅金屬製成的至少一抗微生物板，其安置在最接近該至少一流體管線之一終端的該至少一熱層內，使得該流體在離開該至少一流體管線時掠過該抗微生物板。 12. The evaporative HVAC apparatus according to embodiments 1 to 11, wherein the antimicrobial material comprises at least one antimicrobial sheet made of zinc metal disposed at a terminal closest to one of the at least one fluid line The at least one thermal layer causes the fluid to sweep across the antimicrobial sheet as it exits the at least one fluid line.

13.根據具體實施例1至12的蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該 至少一熱層之該第一表面帶有波紋以便最大化該至少一熱層的表面積。 13. The evaporative HVAC apparatus according to Embodiments 1 to 12, wherein The first surface of the at least one thermal layer is corrugated to maximize the surface area of the at least one thermal layer.

14.根據具體實施例1至13的蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該至少一熱層之該第一表面提供在實質遠離該至少一芯吸層之一方向向外延伸的多個指狀突出物。 14. The evaporative HVAC apparatus of embodiment 1 to 13, wherein the first surface of the at least one thermal layer provides a plurality of finger projections extending outwardly away from one of the at least one wicking layer Things.

15.根據具體實施例1至14的蒸發式暖通空調設備，其更包含與至少一流體管線互連的一流體噴射器，其用於調節行進至該至少一芯吸層的流體數量。 15. The evaporative HVAC apparatus of embodiments 1 to 14, further comprising a fluid injector interconnected with the at least one fluid line for regulating the amount of fluid traveling to the at least one wicking layer.

16.根據具體實施例1至15的蒸發式暖通空調設備，其更包含：經安置及組配成可使空氣移動橫過該至少一熱層之該暴露第一表面的至少一鼓風機。 16. The evaporative HVAC apparatus of embodiments 1-15, further comprising: at least one blower disposed and assembled to move air across the exposed first surface of the at least one thermal layer.

17.根據具體實施例1至16的蒸發式暖通空調設備，其更包含：經安置及組配成在使該空氣移動橫過該至少一熱層之該暴露第一表面之前可修改該空氣之溫度的至少一增壓單元。 17. The evaporative HVAC apparatus of embodiments 1 to 16, further comprising: being disposed and assembled to modify the air prior to moving the air across the exposed first surface of the at least one thermal layer At least one boosting unit of temperature.

18.根據具體實施例1至17的蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中：該增壓單元有至少一線圈暴露於空氣藉此允許凝結水形成於該線圈上；以及一水份收集單元實質位於該線圈下面用於在該凝結水從該線圈滴下時捕集它，該水份收集單元包含：經組配成可保存一容積之收集凝結水的一容器；以及一泵浦，其互連於該容器與該至少一流體管線之間，使得該泵浦能夠藉由輸送該凝結水至該至少一芯吸層接著至該至少一熱層來回收該凝結水。 18. The evaporative HVAC apparatus according to Embodiments 1 to 17, wherein: the pressurizing unit has at least one coil exposed to air thereby allowing condensed water to be formed on the coil; and a moisture collecting unit is substantially located The underside of the coil is for trapping the condensate as it drips from the coil, the moisture collecting unit comprising: a container assembled to hold a volume of collected condensed water; and a pump interconnected thereto Between the container and the at least one fluid line, the pump is capable of recovering the condensate by delivering the condensate to the at least one wicking layer and then to the at least one thermal layer.

19.根據具體實施例1至18的蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該水份收集單元更包含經安置及組配成可在該凝結水進入該容器之前過濾該凝結水的至少一濾水器，藉此保存在該容器中的該過濾凝結水能夠用作一飲用水源。 19. The evaporative HVAC apparatus of embodiment 1 to 18, wherein the moisture collection unit further comprises at least one water filter disposed and assembled to filter the condensate before the condensate enters the vessel Thereby, the filtered condensate stored in the container can be used as a source of drinking water.

20.根據具體實施例1至19的蒸發式暖通空調設備，其更包含：經安置及組配成可移除該空氣之多餘顆粒及氣味的至少一空氣淨化器。 20. The evaporative HVAC apparatus according to embodiments 1 to 19, further comprising: at least one air purifier disposed and assembled to remove excess particles and odor of the air.

21.根據具體實施例1至20的蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該至少一殼體經組配成可裝在建築物的現有HVAC管道系統內。 21. The evaporative HVAC apparatus of embodiments 1 to 20, wherein the at least one housing is assembled to fit within an existing HVAC piping system of a building.

22.根據具體實施例1至21的蒸發式暖通空調設備，其更包 含多個殼體，該等殼體的該等空氣通道互相流體連通。 22. The evaporative HVAC apparatus according to Embodiments 1 to 21, further comprising A plurality of housings are disposed, the air passages of the housings being in fluid communication with one another.

23.根據具體實施例1至22的蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該至少一芯吸層夾在(is sandwiched)一對相對熱層之間，以及該等熱層中之每一者及該芯吸層的形狀為實質平面。 23. The evaporative HVAC apparatus of embodiment 1 to 22, wherein the at least one wicking layer is sandwiched between a pair of opposing thermal layers, and each of the thermal layers The shape of the wicking layer is substantially planar.

24.一種蒸發式暖通空調設備，其係包含：有一第一表面及與其相對之一第二表面的至少一吸收性實質平面芯吸層；各有一第一表面及與其相對之一第二表面的一對實質平面熱層；該等熱層中之第一者的該第二表面緊鄰該至少一芯吸層之該第一表面地形成；該等熱層中之第二者的該第二表面緊鄰該至少一芯吸層之該第二表面地形成；該等熱層中之每一者的該暴露第一表面帶有波紋以便最大化該等熱層的表面積；以及與該至少一芯吸層流體連通的至少一流體管線；藉此，一流體通過該至少一流體管線選擇性地輸送至該至少一芯吸層，接著滲入該等熱層而蒸發進入緊鄰該等熱層中之每一者之該暴露第一表面的空氣，從而在該空氣移動橫過該等熱層中之每一者之該暴露第一表面時，影響該空氣的溫度。 24. An evaporative HVAC apparatus comprising: a first surface and at least one absorptive substantially planar wicking layer opposite one of the second surfaces; each having a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto a pair of substantially planar thermal layers; the second surface of the first of the thermal layers being formed adjacent to the first surface of the at least one wicking layer; the second of the second of the thermal layers Forming a surface adjacent to the second surface of the at least one wicking layer; the exposed first surface of each of the thermal layers being corrugated to maximize surface area of the thermal layer; and at least one core At least one fluid line in fluid communication; whereby a fluid is selectively delivered to the at least one wicking layer through the at least one fluid line, and then infiltrated into the thermal layers to evaporate into each of the thermal layers The exposing of the air of the first surface affects the temperature of the air as it moves across the first surface of the thermal layer.

25.一種蒸發式暖通空調設備，其係包含：有一第一表面及與其相對之一第二表面的至少一吸收性芯吸層；有一第一表面及與其相對之一第二表面的至少一熱層，該至少一熱層之該第二表面緊鄰該至少一芯吸層之該第一表面地形成；該至少一熱層之該第一表面帶有波紋以便最大化該至少一熱層的表面積；與該至少一芯吸層流體連通的至少一流體管線；以及經安置及組配成可使空氣移動橫過該至少一熱層之該暴露第一表面的至少一鼓風機；藉此，一流體通過該至少一流體管線選擇性地輸送至該至少一芯吸層，接著滲入該至少一熱層而蒸發進入緊鄰該至少一熱層之該暴露第一表面的空氣，從而在空氣移動橫過該至少一熱層之該暴露第一表面時，影響該空氣的溫度。 25. An evaporative HVAC apparatus comprising: a first surface and at least one absorptive wicking layer opposite one of the second surfaces; at least one of a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto a second layer of the at least one thermal layer adjacent to the first surface of the at least one wicking layer; the first surface of the at least one thermal layer being corrugated to maximize the at least one thermal layer a surface area; at least one fluid line in fluid communication with the at least one wicking layer; and at least one blower disposed and assembled to move air across the exposed first surface of the at least one thermal layer; Fluid is selectively delivered to the at least one wicking layer through the at least one fluid line, and then infiltrated into the at least one thermal layer to evaporate into the air immediately adjacent the exposed first surface of the at least one thermal layer, thereby moving across the air The exposure of the at least one thermal layer to the first surface affects the temperature of the air.

最後，關於如本文所示及所述的本發明示範具體實施例，應瞭解，都是揭示蒸發式暖通空調設備。由於本發明的原理可以所示及所述以外的許多組態中實施，故而應瞭解本發明不會以任何方式受限於該等示範具體實施例，而是大致上針對蒸發式暖通空調設備，且能夠採取極多形式來這樣做，而不脫離本發明的精神及範疇。熟諳此藝者也應瞭解，本發明不受限於所揭示結構的特定幾何形狀及材料，反而可代替地帶來現在已 知或後來被開發的其他功能上可比較之結構或材料，而不脫離本發明的精神及範疇。此外，上述具體實施例之中之每一者的各種特色可用任何邏輯方式組合，且旨在包含在本發明範疇內。 Finally, with regard to the exemplary embodiments of the present invention as illustrated and described herein, it should be understood that both evaporative HVAC devices are disclosed. Since the principles of the present invention can be implemented in many configurations other than those illustrated and described, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited in any way to the exemplary embodiments, but rather generally to an evaporative HVAC device. It is possible to do so in many forms without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It will also be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the particular geometry and materials of the disclosed structures, but instead Other functionally comparable structures or materials that are known or later developed may be omitted without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. In addition, various features of each of the above-described embodiments may be combined in any logical manner and are intended to be included within the scope of the invention.

本發明之替代具體實例、元件或步驟之分組(groupings)不應被視為限制。各群組成員可個別或以與本文所揭示之其他群組成員的任何組合提及與主張。預期出於方便及/或專利性之原因，群組中之一或多個成員可包括在群組內或自其刪除。當任何此類包括或刪除發生時，本專利說明書視為含有經修改因此滿足使用於隨附申請專利範圍中之所有馬庫西群組之書面描述的群組。 The groupings of alternative embodiments, elements or steps of the invention are not to be considered as limiting. Each group member may be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other group members disclosed herein. It is contemplated that one or more members of a group may be included within or deleted from the group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. To the extent that any such inclusion or deletion occurs, this patent specification is deemed to contain a group that is modified so as to satisfy the written description of all of the Markusi groups used in the scope of the accompanying claims.

除非另外指出，否則表示使用於本專利說明書及申請專利範圍中之特性、條目、數量、參數、性質、用語等之所有數值應理解為在所有情況下均由用語“約”修飾。如本文所使用的用語“約”意謂被如此修飾的特性、條目、數量、參數、性質或用語涵蓋高於及低於規定特性、條目、數量、參數、性質或用語之值正或負10%之範圍。因此，除非相反地指明，否則本專利說明書及隨附申請專利範圍中所述之數值參數為可改變的近似值。最低限度地，且不試圖限制等同原則應用於申請專利範圍之範疇，至少應根據所報導之有效數位之數值且藉由應用一般捨入技術來解釋每一數值指示。儘管闡述本發明之廣泛範疇的數值範圍及值為近似值，但特定實施例中所闡述之數值範圍及值儘可能精確地記述。然而，任何數值範圍或值固有地含有某些由在其各別測試測量值中所發現之標準差必然導致之誤差。本文中之數值範圍或值之敍述僅旨在充當個別提及屬於該範圍內之每一各別數值的簡寫方法。除非本文另外指出，否則將數值範圍之每一個別值併入本專利說明書中，如同它在本文中被單獨地敘述。 All numerical values indicating the characteristics, terms, quantities, parameters, properties, terms, etc. used in the specification and claims are to be construed as being modified by the term "about" in all instances. The term "about" as used herein means that a property, item, quantity, parameter, property, or term that is so modified encompasses positive or negative values above and below a specified characteristic, item, quantity, parameter, property, or term. The range of %. Accordingly, the numerical parameters set forth in the specification and the appended claims are the approximations that can vary, unless otherwise indicated. At the very least, and not as an attempt to limit the scope of the application, the scope of the application of the invention, The numerical ranges and values set forth in the particular embodiments are described as precisely as possible, and are intended to However, any numerical range or value inherently contains some of the error that is necessarily caused by the standard deviation found in its Recitation of ranges of values or values herein are merely intended to serve as an abbreviated description of each individual value in the range. Each individual value of a range of values is incorporated into this patent specification as if it were otherwise indicated herein.

除非本文另外指出或上下文明確相矛盾，否則在描述本發明之上下文中(尤其是在下列請求項的上下文中)所用之用語“一”(“a”,“an”)、“該”(“the”)及類似指涉對象應視為涵蓋單數與複數。除非本文另外指出或上下文明確相矛盾，否則描述於本文的所有方法均可以任何適合次序執行。使用本文所提供之任何及所有實施例或示範語言(例如，“例如”)僅旨在更好地闡明本發明且不會對另外主張之本發明範疇構成限制。本專利說明書的語言不應被視為表明任何未主張之要素為本發明之實施所必需。 The terms "a" ("a", "an"), "the", "the", "the", "the", "the", "the", "the" is used in the context of the present invention (especially in the context of the claims below) unless otherwise indicated herein. The ") and similar references should be considered to cover both singular and plural. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or the context clearly contradicts. The use of any and all of the embodiments or exemplary language (e.g., &quot The language of this patent specification should not be taken as indicating that any non-claimed element is required for the practice of the invention.

揭示於本文的特定具體實例可能進一步受限於使用由…組成或實質由…組成之語言的請求項。當用於所申請或經修正添加的請求項中時，轉折語“由…組成”排除未規定於請求項之中的任何要素、步驟或成分。轉折語“實質由…組成”將請求項的範疇限制於規定的物質或步驟和實質上不影響基本及新穎特性者。在此以固有及明確的方式描述及實現這樣所主張的本發明具體實施例。 Particular specific examples disclosed herein may be further limited to the use of a request term in a language consisting of or consisting essentially of. The term "consisting of" excludes any element, step or component that is not specified in the claim, when used in the claim being applied for or modified. The transitional phrase "consisting essentially of" limits the scope of the claim to the specified substance or step and does not substantially affect the basic and novel characteristics. The specific embodiments of the invention as claimed herein are described and described herein in a manner that

儘管已參考至少一示範具體實施例描述本發明的面向，然而熟諳此技藝者應瞭解，本發明不受限於此。反而，應該只連同隨附請求項一起解釋本發明範疇，而且在此明確表示，本發明人相信所主張的專利標的是一項發明。 Although the present invention has been described with reference to at least one exemplary embodiment, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the invention is not limited thereto. Instead, the scope of the invention should be construed only in conjunction with the accompanying claims, and it is expressly stated that the inventor believes that the claimed subject matter is an invention.

20‧‧‧設備 20‧‧‧ Equipment

22‧‧‧殼體 22‧‧‧ housing

36‧‧‧流體管線 36‧‧‧ fluid pipeline

48‧‧‧空氣管道 48‧‧‧Air duct

58‧‧‧流體噴射器 58‧‧‧ Fluid ejector

60‧‧‧鼓風機 60‧‧‧Blowers

62‧‧‧電源供應器 62‧‧‧Power supply

64‧‧‧長度 64‧‧‧ length

66‧‧‧增壓單元 66‧‧‧Supercharger unit

80‧‧‧風量調節器或擴散器 80‧‧‧Air volume regulator or diffuser

Claims (20)

一種蒸發式暖通空調設備，其係包含：有一第一表面及與其相對之一第二表面的至少一吸收性芯吸層；有一第一表面及與其相對之一第二表面的至少一熱層，該至少一熱層之該第二表面緊鄰該至少一芯吸層之該第一表面地形成；以及與該至少一芯吸層流體連通的至少一流體管線；藉此，一流體通過該至少一流體管線選擇性地輸送至該至少一芯吸層，接著滲入該至少一熱層而蒸發進入緊鄰該至少一熱層之暴露的該第一表面的空氣，從而在空氣移動橫過該至少一熱層之暴露的該第一表面時，影響該空氣的溫度。 An evaporative HVAC device comprising: a first surface and at least one absorptive wicking layer opposite the second surface; at least one thermal layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto Forming the second surface of the at least one thermal layer proximate the first surface of the at least one wicking layer; and at least one fluid line in fluid communication with the at least one wicking layer; thereby, a fluid passes through the at least one fluid A fluid line is selectively delivered to the at least one wicking layer, and then infiltrated into the at least one thermal layer to evaporate into the air immediately adjacent the exposed first surface of the at least one thermal layer, thereby moving the air across the at least one When the first surface of the thermal layer is exposed, the temperature of the air is affected. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之蒸發式暖通空調設備，其更包含至少一殼體，其有一內表面界定延伸穿過該殼體之一實質管狀空氣通道，該至少一芯吸層之該第二表面緊鄰該殼體之該內表面的至少一部份地形成使得該至少一芯吸層夾在該至少一熱層與該殼體之該內表面之間。 The evaporative HVAC apparatus of claim 1, further comprising at least one housing having an inner surface defining a substantially tubular air passage extending through the housing, the at least one wicking layer The second surface is formed adjacent at least a portion of the inner surface of the housing such that the at least one wicking layer is sandwiched between the at least one thermal layer and the inner surface of the housing. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該至少一芯吸層由能夠充飽該流體的一吸收性微纖維材料構成。 The evaporative HVAC apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one wicking layer is composed of an absorbent microfiber material capable of filling the fluid. 如申請專利範圍第2項所述之蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該殼體的整個內表面被該至少一芯吸層覆蓋，該至少一芯吸層為該至少一熱層提供一芯吸表面。 The evaporative HVAC device of claim 2, wherein the entire inner surface of the housing is covered by the at least one wicking layer, the at least one wicking layer providing a wicking for the at least one thermal layer surface. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該至少一熱層由一石膏-陶瓷鑄件製成。 The evaporative HVAC apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one thermal layer is made of a gypsum-ceramic casting. 如申請專利範圍第5項所述之蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該石膏-陶瓷鑄件由兩件石膏與由受熱會膨脹之砂形成的一件陶瓷材料組成。 The evaporative HVAC apparatus of claim 5, wherein the gypsum-ceramic casting is composed of two pieces of gypsum and a piece of ceramic material formed by heated expanded sand. 如申請專利範圍第6項所述之蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該陶瓷材料為發泡陶瓷。 The evaporative HVAC apparatus of claim 6, wherein the ceramic material is a foamed ceramic. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該至少一熱層包括用於更好地防止黴菌、細菌或病毒增長的抗微生物材料。 The evaporative HVAC apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one thermal layer comprises an antimicrobial material for better preventing the growth of mold, bacteria or viruses. 如申請專利範圍第8項所述之蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該抗微生物材料包含由鋅金屬製成的至少一抗微生物板，其安置在最接近該至少一 流體管線之一終端的該至少一熱層內，使得該流體在離開該至少一流體管線時掠過該抗微生物板。 The evaporative HVAC apparatus of claim 8, wherein the antimicrobial material comprises at least one antimicrobial panel made of zinc metal, disposed closest to the at least one The at least one thermal layer of one of the fluid lines terminates such that the fluid sweeps across the antimicrobial sheet as it exits the at least one fluid line. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該至少一熱層之該第一表面帶有波紋以便最大化該至少一熱層的表面積。 The evaporative HVAC apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first surface of the at least one thermal layer is corrugated to maximize the surface area of the at least one thermal layer. 如申請專利範圍第10項所述之蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該至少一熱層之該第一表面提供在實質遠離該至少一芯吸層之一方向向外延伸的多個指狀突出物。 The evaporative HVAC apparatus of claim 10, wherein the first surface of the at least one thermal layer provides a plurality of finger protrusions extending outwardly away from one of the at least one wicking layer Things. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之蒸發式暖通空調設備，其更包含與該至少一流體管線互連的一流體噴射器，其用於調節行進至該至少一芯吸層的流體數量。 The evaporative HVAC apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a fluid injector interconnected with the at least one fluid line for regulating the amount of fluid traveling to the at least one wicking layer. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之蒸發式暖通空調設備，其更包含經安置及組配成可使空氣移動橫過該至少一熱層之暴露的該第一表面的至少一鼓風機。 The evaporative HVAC apparatus of claim 1, further comprising at least one blower disposed and assembled to move air across the exposed first surface of the at least one thermal layer. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之蒸發式暖通空調設備，其更包含經安置及組配成在使該空氣移動橫過該至少一熱層之暴露的該第一表面之前可修改該空氣之溫度的至少一增壓單元。 The evaporative HVAC apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: arranging and assembling to modify the air before moving the air across the exposed first surface of the at least one thermal layer At least one boosting unit of temperature. 如申請專利範圍第14項所述之蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中：該增壓單元有至少一線圈暴露於空氣藉此允許凝結水形成於該線圈上；以及一水份收集單元實質位於該線圈下面用於在該凝結水從該線圈滴下時捕集它，該水份收集單元包含：經組配成可保存一容積之收集凝結水的一容器；以及一泵浦，其互連於該容器與該至少一流體管線之間，使得該泵浦能夠藉由輸送該凝結水至該至少一芯吸層接著至該至少一熱層來回收該凝結水。 The evaporative HVAC device of claim 14, wherein: the pressurizing unit has at least one coil exposed to air thereby allowing condensed water to be formed on the coil; and a moisture collecting unit is substantially located The underside of the coil is for trapping the condensate as it drips from the coil, the moisture collecting unit comprising: a container assembled to hold a volume of collected condensed water; and a pump interconnected thereto Between the container and the at least one fluid line, the pump is capable of recovering the condensate by delivering the condensate to the at least one wicking layer and then to the at least one thermal layer. 如申請專利範圍第15項所述之蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該水份收集單元更包含經安置及組配成可在該凝結水進入該容器之前過濾該凝結水的至少一濾水器，藉此保存在該容器中的過濾的該凝結水能夠用作一飲用水源。 The evaporative HVAC apparatus of claim 15, wherein the moisture collecting unit further comprises at least one water filter disposed and assembled to filter the condensed water before the condensed water enters the container. The filtered condensate thus stored in the container can be used as a source of drinking water. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之蒸發式暖通空調設備，其更包含經安置及 組配成可移除該空氣之多餘顆粒及氣味的至少一空氣淨化器。 The evaporative HVAC device according to claim 1, which further comprises a resettlement and At least one air purifier that is configured to remove excess particles and odor of the air. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之蒸發式暖通空調設備，其中該至少一芯吸層夾在一對相對熱層之間，以及該等熱層中之每一者及該芯吸層的形狀為實質平面。 The evaporative HVAC apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one wicking layer is sandwiched between a pair of opposite thermal layers, and each of the thermal layers and the wicking layer The shape is a substantially flat surface. 一種蒸發式暖通空調設備，其係包含：有一第一表面及與其相對之一第二表面的至少一吸收性實質平面芯吸層；各有一第一表面及與其相對之一第二表面的一對實質平面熱層；該等熱層中之第一者的該第二表面緊鄰該至少一芯吸層之該第一表面地形成；該等熱層中之第二者的該第二表面緊鄰該至少一芯吸層之該第二表面地形成；該等熱層中之每一者的暴露的該第一表面帶有波紋以便最大化該等熱層的表面積；以及與該至少一芯吸層流體連通的至少一流體管線；藉此，一流體通過該至少一流體管線選擇性地輸送至該至少一芯吸層，接著滲入該等熱層而蒸發進入緊鄰該等熱層中之每一者之暴露的該第一表面的空氣，從而在該空氣移動橫過該等熱層中之每一者之暴露的該第一表面時，影響該空氣的溫度。 An evaporative HVAC device comprising: a first surface and at least one absorptive substantially planar wicking layer opposite the second surface; each having a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto a substantially planar thermal layer; the second surface of the first one of the thermal layers being formed adjacent to the first surface of the at least one wicking layer; the second surface of the second one of the thermal layers is immediately adjacent Forming the second surface of the at least one wicking layer; the exposed first surface of each of the thermal layers is corrugated to maximize surface area of the thermal layers; and at least one wicking At least one fluid line in fluid communication with the layer; whereby a fluid is selectively delivered to the at least one wicking layer through the at least one fluid line, and then infiltrated into the thermal layers to evaporate into each of the adjacent thermal layers The exposed first surface air, thereby affecting the temperature of the air as it moves across the exposed first surface of each of the thermal layers. 一種蒸發式暖通空調設備，其係包含：有一第一表面及與其相對之一第二表面的至少一吸收性芯吸層；有一第一表面及與其相對之一第二表面的至少一熱層，該至少一熱層之該第二表面緊鄰該至少一芯吸層之該第一表面地形成；該至少一熱層之該第一表面帶有波紋以便最大化該至少一熱層的表面積；與該至少一芯吸層流體連通的至少一流體管線；以及經安置及組配成可使空氣移動橫過該至少一熱層之暴露的該第一表面的至少一鼓風機；藉此，一流體通過該至少一流體管線選擇性地輸送至該至少一芯吸層，接著滲入該至少一熱層而蒸發進入緊鄰該至少一熱層之暴露的 該第一表面的空氣，從而在該空氣移動橫過該至少一熱層之暴露的該第一表面時，影響該空氣的溫度。 An evaporative HVAC device comprising: a first surface and at least one absorptive wicking layer opposite the second surface; at least one thermal layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto The second surface of the at least one thermal layer is formed adjacent to the first surface of the at least one wicking layer; the first surface of the at least one thermal layer is corrugated to maximize the surface area of the at least one thermal layer; At least one fluid line in fluid communication with the at least one wicking layer; and at least one blower disposed and assembled to move air across the exposed first surface of the at least one thermal layer; thereby, a fluid Selectively transporting to the at least one wicking layer by the at least one fluid line, followed by infiltration into the at least one thermal layer to evaporate into an exposure proximate to the at least one thermal layer The air of the first surface affects the temperature of the air as it moves across the exposed first surface of the at least one thermal layer.